What's the birthstone for February? | Earth | EarthSky Photo credit: UCL Mathematical and Physical Sciences February’s birthstone is the amethyst. Amethysts contain the second most abundant mineral found in Earth’s crust – quartz. Quartz is often found lining the insides of geodes. So it’s no wonder that geodes sometimes contain amethysts, too. Like quartz, amethysts are a transparent form of silicon dioxide (SiO2). An amethyst’s color can range from a faint mauve to a rich purple. It’s not clear why they’re purple. Some scientists believe the purple color arises from the amethysts’ iron oxide content, while others attribute the color to manganese or hydrocarbons. Amethysts are very sensitive to heat. When heated to 400 or 500 degrees Celsius, an amethyst’s color changes to a brownish-yellow or red. Under some circumstances, the stones can turn green when heated. Heat may even transform an amethyst into a naturally-rare mineral called citrine. And even without heating, the violet color of an amethyst may fade over time. Enjoying EarthSky so far? Sign up for our free daily newsletter today! Commercial sources of amethyst are Brazil and Uruguay; while in the U.S., most amethyst is found in Arizona and North Carolina. The amethyst has a rich history of lore and legend. It can be traced back as far as 25,000 years ago in France, where it was used as a decorative stone by prehistoric humans. It has also been found among the remains of Neolithic man. It’s said that the signet ring worn by Cleopatra was an amethyst, engraved with the figure of Mithras, a Persian deity symbolizing the Divine Idea, Source of Light and Life. It is also said to be the stone of Saint Valentine, who wore an amethyst engraved with the figure of his assistant, Cupid. Saint Valentine’s Day is still observed in February. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word “amethystos” meaning “not drunk,” and was believed to prevent its wearers from intoxication. The following is a story from Greco-Roman mythology, as quoted from Birthstones by Willard Heaps: Bacchus, the god of wine in classical mythology, was offended by Diana the huntress. Determined on revenge, he declared that the first person he met as he went through the forest would be eaten by his tigers. As it happened, the first person to cross his path was the beautiful maiden Amethyst on her way to worship at the shrine of Diana. In terror, she called upon the goddess to save her, and before his eyes, Bacchus observed the maiden changed to a pure white, sparkling image of stone. Realizing his guilt and repenting his cruelty, Bacchus poured grape wine over her, thus giving the stone the exquisite violet hue of the amethyst. The carryover to non-intoxication was quite logical, and in ancient Rome, amethyst cups were used for wine, so drinkers would have no fear of overindulgence. The early Egyptians believed that the amethyst possessed good powers, and placed the stones in the tombs of pharaohs. During the Middle Ages, it was used as medication, believed to dispel sleep, sharpen intellect, and protect the wearer from sorcery. It was also believed to bring victory in battle. In Arabian mythology, the amethyst was supposed to protect the wearer from bad dreams and gout. February’s birthstone, the amethyst, was the stone of royalty, representing power. See the birthstones for the rest of the year.


The Colon is the official currency of which country?

CRC | Costa Rican Colon | OANDA Costa Rican Colon Overview The Costa Rican Colon (CRC) is the currency of Costa Rica. The symbol for the Colon is ₡; the currency is subdivided into 100 centimos. Many places in Costa Rica accept the US Dollar unofficially. The name of the Colon is derived from the Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus (Cristobal Colon in Spanish). The Colon has historically been tied to the USD based on a "crawling peg" so that exchange rates changed monthly. However, in 2006 that tie was severed as the Colon was becoming "undervalued". Now the Colon managed within a band of exchange rates relative to the USD. Economy Costa Rica’s main income is from agriculture, tourism, and electronics. The service industry accounts for 68% of the country’s GDP. The main industries are textiles, clothing, plastic products, food processing, fertilizer, microprocessors, construction material, and medical equipment. Export products are coffee, bananas, sugar, seafood, medical equipment, ornamental plants, electronics, and pineapples. Import products are consumer goods, petroleum, raw as well as construction materials, and capital equipment. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. GDP growth is currently ~-1%. History In 1896, the Costa Rican Peso was replaced by the Costa Rican Colon. In 1897, new coins were issued. Between 1917 and 1919, a subunit, the centavo, was introduced at 1/100 of a Colon. The country issued 5 centavos and 10 centavos in place of centimos. During that time 50 centavo coins were minted but never distributed. From 1914 to 1938, the International Bank of Costa Rica issued and distributed 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Colones notes. In the same period the National Bank of Costa Rica became the official bank for issuing paper money; they printed notes from 1937 to 1949. During the 1950s the Central Bank of Costa Rica started issuing banknotes. In 1958, the Central Bank added 1,000 colon notes to the range. In 2010, Costa Rican Colon notes were replaced by a new issue. Symbols and Names Céntimo = 1/100 of a Colon Denominations Bills: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 colones Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 colones Countries Using This Currency SITE MAP © 1996 - 2017 OANDA Corporation. All rights reserved. "OANDA", "fxTrade" and OANDA's "fx" family of trademarks are owned by OANDA Corporation. All other trademarks appearing on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Leveraged trading in foreign currency contracts or other off-exchange products on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. We advise you to carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your personal circumstances. You may lose more than you invest. Information on this website is general in nature. We recommend that you seek independent financial advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Trading through an online platform carries additional risks. Refer to our legal section here . Financial spread betting is only available to OANDA Europe Ltd customers who reside in the UK or Republic of Ireland. CFDs, MT4 hedging capabilities and leverage ratios exceeding 50:1 are not available to US residents. The information on this site is not directed at residents of countries where its distribution, or use by any person, would be contrary to local law or regulation. OANDA Corporation is a registered Futures Commission Merchant and Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association . No: 0325821. Please refer to the NFA's FOREX INVESTOR ALERT where appropriate. OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC accounts are available to anyone with a Canadian bank account. OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC is regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), which includes IIROC's online advisor check database ( IIROC AdvisorReport ), and customer accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and li


Epsom Derby 2015 full results: Where did your horse finish in the classic showpiece? - Mirror Online Sport Epsom Derby 2015 full results: Where did your horse finish in the classic showpiece? All the results as Frankie Dettori wins the best flat race in the world - the 236th running of the English Derby at Epsom  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Golden Horn won the 236th running of The Derby at Epsom. The favourite came to the front with around three furlongs to ride and surged beyond his rivals to guarantee glory. The John Gosden-trained horse, with Frankie Dettori on board, hadn't featured in the early skirmishes while 14/1 shot Hans Holbein went too hard, too early and faded badly. But then came Dettori on Golden Horn, riding inside William Buick's Jack Hobbs to win his second Epsom Derby by three-and-a-half lengths. Champion: Frankie Dettori on Golden Horn celebrates after winning The Investec Derby (Photo: Reuters) Result: Golden Horn - 13/8f - L Dettori/J Gosden Jack Hobbs - 9/2 - W Buick/J Gosden Storm The Stars - 16/1 - P Cosgrave/W Haggas Giovanni Canaletto - 6-1 - RL Moore/A O'Brien Epicuris - 16/1 T Thulliez/Mme C Head-Maarek Kilimanjaro - 20/1 - J O'Brien/A O'Brien Hans Holbein - 16/1 - J Heffernan/A O'Brien Carbon Dating - 250/1 - RP Whelan/ JP Shanahan Rogue Runner - 50/1 - O Murphy/A Wohler Moheet - 33/1 - P Dobbs/R Hannon Elm Park - 10/1 - A Atzeni/A Balding Success Days - 15/1 - S Foley/K Condon Other results from Epsom: 14:00 - Stravagante (7/2), 14:35 - Aleko (11/2), 15:10 - Flintshire (7/4), 15:45 - Capian Prince (17/2). Live blog We're testing a new site: This content is coming soon Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


In architecture, what name is given to a structure of wood, stone or brick, built against a wall, to strengthen or support it?

Terms used in Architecture and Interior Design Terms Commonly used in Architecture and Interior Design     ACCESS PANEL:  A small metal or wood door flush with a wall or ceiling surface which provides a closure over a valve or other operable device which is recessed into the wall or located above a ceiling.  The access door may be keyed and lockable. ACCESS FLOOR:  Removable metal or concrete floor panels about 18" to 24" square which are supported on short steel pedestals so that wiring and ductwork may be installed, changed and maintained below the floor.  The raised floor may be carpeted or tiled to create a finished floor surface. ACOUSTICAL TILE, ACOUSTICAL PANEL:  A ceiling or wall tile finishing material with an inherent property to absorb sound; usually made of mineral, fiber or insulated metal materials.  Not "Acoustic Tile" or "Acoustical Board." ACRYLIC (PAINT), ACRYLIC LATEX - A paint composed of acrylic resins, thinned with water. ADDENDUM- Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the bidding documents, including Drawings and Specifications, by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Construction Contract is executed. (Plural-"Addenda".) ADHESIVE:  A sticky substance to bond one material to another.  Use the term "Adhere" instead of "Glue."  Do not use "Glue," "Cement," or Mastic." ADMIXTURE - A chemical which is added to concrete to accelerate or retard the setting process or to create air bubbles in the concrete, called "accelerators," or :air entraining agents." ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS- Published public notice soliciting bids for a construction project. Most frequently used to conform to legal requirements pertaining to projects to be constructed under public authority, and usually published on newspapers of general circulation in those districts from which the public funds are derived. AGGREGATE- Any of various hard, inert materials, like sand, gravel, crushed stone, or pebbles added to cement to make concrete, mortar, or plaster.  AGREEMENT- (1) A legally enforceable promise or promises between two or among several persons. (2) On a construction project, the document stating the essential terms of the Construction Contract which incorporates by reference the other Contract Documents. (3) The document setting forth the terms of the Contract between the Architect and a consultant. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM- The process of treating air for simultaneous control of temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution. ALKYD (PAINT)- A paint composed of a chemically synthesized, alkyd derived base, thinned with mineral spirits. The current version of "oil" based paints. ALTERATION:  A planned or executed change to an existing building, short of complete demolition of the building.  See also DEMOLITION and SELECTIVE DEMOLITION. ALTERNATE:  Mechanism used in Bid Documents to seek separate bids for a different design than the "Base Bid" design.  May be "Additive" or "Deductive" alternates. APPROVE:  The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Architect's action on the Contractor's submittal, applications, and requests, is limited to the Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in General and Supplementary Conditions. APRON- (1) A finish strip applied below the stool of a window to cover the rough plaster or dry wall edge. (2) A paved or hard packed area abutting a garage door or other opening. AREAWAY- An uncovered space next to the fountain walls of a building, for entrance of light and air to the basement. ARRIS:  Sharp edge of a finished member. AS-BUILT DRAWING:  A drawing or print marked by the Contractor to show actual conditions of a project as constructed after construction. ASHLAR- A rectangular pattern of stone used in a wall. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE:  This is the term used for paving for roads and driveways.  Not "Asphalt" or "Bituminous" Concrete. ASTRAGAL- A small molding attached to one or both meet


Who was the Greek goddess of the hunt, the equivalent of the Roman goddess Diana?

Roman Goddess Diana Greek Equivalent: Artemis  Symbolism Diana is often depicted  as a beautiful, young, Goddess clad in a short tunic and hunting boots carrying a bow and set of arrows. She is accompanied by a deer or hunting dogs. There are several artworks where this Goddess is illustrated with a crescent moon on her forehead. Sacred Animal: Deer, bears and hunting dogs. Sacred Plants: Apple, balm, beech, jasmine, mugwort, oak trees, vervain, and wormwood. Festivals: Her festival was celebrated on August 13th Temple: In Rome her main place of worship was the Aventine Temple. There was also a sacred grove of trees on the banks of Lake Nemi. To learn more about this Grove and it's bloody past click on the link to go to an excellent article by Ludovico Pisani. Diana's Archetype's The Child of Nature This stereotype feels most at home outside bonding and communicating with the forces of nature. The child of nature is often emotionally very sensitive and prefers solace and the company of animals to being with people. They are often independent and physically fit. The shadow aspect abuses animals and destroys the environment around them. Diana embodies this role as she is the goddess of wild animals. As the huntress she becomes the shadow attribute of this stereotype, killing the animals and attacking anyone who tries to take away her dignity. The Virgin This archetype represents the desire to remain sexually pure and uncorrupt, maintaining your energy for other projects. It can also symbolise a deep desire to create brand new ideas and methods of working. The shadow virgin, resists her sexuality due to fear and revolution of sex and the loss of innocence it symbolizes. Diana the Roman Goddess like her Greek counterpart protects and cherishes her chastity. How to work With These Archetypes The Child of Nature: To have this particular archetype you need more than a love of nature. Your health and well-being is affected if you are unable to spend time outside working with animals, plants and other nature spirits. Your idea of hell is likely to be working in a busy office in the centre of town. People who possess the shadow aspect are cruel to animals and have no interest in preserving the natural world. The Virgin: This Virgin is one of your main archetypes, if you are continually preserving your vital energies, for spiritual pursuits. The virgin may also represent a desire to explore virgin territory; inventing refreshing, new ideas and ways of doing things. Call upon this Goddess if you need assistance with this. On the shadow side, fear and disgust caused by bad past experiences could be preventing you from exploring your sexuality.


Band leader Glenn Miller was an accomplished player of which musical instrument?

The Glenn Miller Story Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 45 out of 49 people found the following review useful: A competent musical heart warmer! from Mexico 5 January 2002 It is said that Miller could never remember precisely the moment he decided to emphasize his new reed section sound... But it was during this disheartening interim, that he realized the unique sound, produced by the clarinet holding the melodic line while the tenor sax plays the same note, and supported harmonically by three other saxophones - just might be the individual and easily recognizable style that would set his band apart from all the rest... Photographed in color, Anthony Mann's 'The Glenn Miller Story' is purely a time trip to those years, when Glenn Miller's band ruled the record charts and anchored the airwaves... The film, beautifully captured Miller's spirit and follows his life story with reasonable fidelity... It is one of the most charming and touching musical biography... Appearing in glasses and winning grin, Stewart kisses Allyson, holding her face lightly with his fingers, the same way he detains his trombone slide... Stewart applied his natural musical expertise, playing on the trombone... Miller's style was there. The original sound was there. The real music was there. The mix was there... The film traces Miller's romance and marriage to his college sweetheart, Helen Burger, and his progress from a free-lance trombonist and arranger to band leader... The pop music styles of '20s sweet and jazz bands were getting ready for the Big Band or Swing era of the '30s... About this time, Miller began writing charts that would one day to be his band's stock in fame, the clarinet "lead" sound over the saxophones... Miller's imagination, strong will, and determination kept his aspirations alive.. His music, a careful mixture of swing, jazz, and improvisation, flowed like spring with matchless string of hit records ( "Moonlight Serenade," "String of Pearls," "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Little Brown Jug," "In the Mood," & "Chattanooga Choo Choo," among others... The constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at dance pavilions built and sustained the momentum of Miller's popularity... June Allyson, who regularly played the little, lip-quivering waiting wife, again she is the petite and husky-voiced woman who, once married, is supportive and inspirational.. She finances Glenn what he needs to start his own band... Her scenes with Stewart have such a natural, easy-going on the screen, that we get completely drawn into their lives... Also featuring in the film are such legendary figures as Frances Langford, Gene Krupa, and Louis Armstrong... With its unique jazz sound, 'The Glenn Miller Story' is a competent musical heart warmer with a well-cast star and successful reproduction of the Miller sound... Was the above review useful to you? 28 out of 33 people found the following review useful: A Quest for a Sound from Buffalo, New York 24 June 2005 The Glenn Miller Story is a biographical tribute to a man who is always ranked as one of the great swing bandleaders of the late thirties to middle forties era. It is indeed fortunate that when James Stewart puts a pair of glasses on, he does actually look like the real Glenn Miller. I don't know what Helen Miller looked like, but I'm sure she was as supportive to her husband as June Allyson was to her screen hubby. The Miller story begins with Stewart and pal Harry Morgan on the road as musicians. Stewart plays a slide trombone and has ideas of how the orchestra should sound as a whole. He spends a lot of time writing arrangements for the entire band. When they're not done right as is graphically shown in a scene when Miller's famous Moonlight Serenade is performed, he decides to form his own band. He's still looking for that particular sound that he wants his orchestra to have and he chances on it in one of the more interesting scenes in the film. Swing fans when they hear it will recognize it as the genuine Glenn Miller. One glaring fault for purists though is while the instrumentals are perf


Jefferson City is the state capitol of which American state?

Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City 5-star Hotels in Jefferson City 4-star Hotels in Jefferson City Is this an outdoor attraction or activity? Yes Would this be a good sunny day activity? Yes Would this be a good hot day activity? Yes Would this be a good cold day activity? Yes Is this attraction a "must-see" location? Yes Does this attraction provide visitors with a taste of the local culture? Yes No Unsure Does this attraction require above average amounts of physical activity (long walks, climbs, stairs or hikes)? Yes Does this attraction have good scenic or skyline views? Yes Is this attraction good for couples? Yes Is this attraction suitable for adults only? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom Address: 201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone Number: Terrible “Another Architectural Treat!” A short side trip from Columbia, well worth the visit. Great architecture and attention to detail. Sprawling grounds are full of water fountains. Great views of the Missouri... read more Reviewed 3 days ago 409 Reviews from our TripAdvisor Community Which Jefferson City hotels are on sale? mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Sponsored links * Read reviews that mention: All reviews state capitol beautiful building thomas hart benton free tour guided tour murals dome lounge grounds museum missouri floor government session Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Start your review of Missouri State Capitol   Click to rate “Another Architectural Treat!” Reviewed 3 days ago NEW via mobile A short side trip from Columbia, well worth the visit. Great architecture and attention to detail. Sprawling grounds are full of water fountains. Great views of the Missouri River at the back. Helpful? “Most similar to our nations Capitol” Reviewed 3 days ago NEW I have traveled to all but 4 state Capitols, this one is most similar to our national Capitol. very easy to tour, very beautiful and has friendly people all though to help. Self guided and scheduled tours. Helpful? “Excellent” Reviewed 5 days ago NEW via mobile Excellent venue for tourists! Guided tours are available! If you call ahead sometimes you can get a tour up into the dome. Very interesting tours available for all ages. Helpful? “Governor's Inaugration” Reviewed 1 week ago Fabulous event and agenda . I was excited and proud to attend this historical event. Wishing the First Family much success. Helpful? Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile I visited before with family. Thus time we went with our scout troop on our way to camp. The building is gorgeous. The museum is educational. Helpful? Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile This is a great tour to go on as well as watch a state government in action. Lots of historical displays and very picturesque location overlooking the Missouri River and Free! Helpful? “I finally visited and took pictures of thr state capital. It was awesome.” Reviewed December 11, 2016 If you want to explore the rich history of Missouri, then this would be a great place to start. I will visit again this upcoming summer. Helpful? “good history” Reviewed December 8, 2016 What a neat building this was. I remember visiting it as a child and going there again just brought back more good memories. A must to visit this place... Helpful? “Beautiful Capitol building.” Reviewed November 28, 2016 I had little time to visit, but I always make a point of taking pictures of State Capitol buildings when I have the opportunity. I wasn't disappointed. Helpful? “Well worth a visit” Reviewed November 24, 2016 If you have any interest in the history of Missouri, the state capitol is well worth a visit. The setting, on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, is very scenic. Be sure and walk around the building so you can see this magnificent building from all angles. The museum inside has lots of interesting information and the photographs of state... More  Helpful?


What is the name of the sloth currently being used in TV adverts for Sofaworks?

TV Ad Music | Find, watch, download songs and tracks from UK television adverts and commercials. Comment Welcome to our annual round-up of the most popular TV Ad Music of the year, based on a combination of clicks and downloads. We published around 400 new ads in 2016, our 15th year online. Many thanks to everyone who visited, downloaded, commented, tweeted and messaged TV Ad Music over the last 12 months. We have a fresh new look planned for TV Ad Music in 2017. You can keep up to date by following us on Twitter , Facebook , Google+ or RSS . You can also sign up for free email updates . Here, in reverse order, is our run-down of the most popular TV Ad Music of 2016. Use the links to watch the ads or download the tracks. *** #10: Apple iPhone 7 – Midnight Watch Music: Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam – In A Blackout iTunes / Amazon This beautifully shot TV ad stood out among a whole host of 2016 Apple ads, largely due to the song, In A Blackout by Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam (from the bands The Walkmen and Vampire Weekend respectively). It’s from their recent album I Had a Dream That You Were Mine. #9: Thomas Cook – Be Bold Watch Music: Tam Cooper – Be Bold iTunes / Amazon Thomas Cook’s 2016 TV ad was bang on trend, featuring an eye-catching dance and an ear-catching tune, as a young boy in a shark fin busts some moves by the pool. The popular music track is a bespoke composition by Tam Cooper for Earworm Music. #8: Fiat 500 – Fresh Watch Music: TIEKS – Sunshine (feat. Dan Harkna) iTunes / Amazon This colourful 2016 Fiat 500 TV ad positioned the car as fresh as a blooming daisy and a squeezed lemon, and featured the music track Sunshine by TIEKS featuring Dan Harkna. #7: Samsung Galaxy S7 – Sink Watch Music: Charles Trenet – Boum! iTunes / Amazon A young man waited for an important phone call on his water-resistant Galaxy S7 in this sink-based Samsung TV ad. The soundtrack featured one of the most popular French songs ever recorded, Boum! by Charles Trenet, originally released in 1938. #6: Lloyds Bank – For Your Next Step Watch Music: Jennifer Ann – Mad World (Tears for Fears cover) iTunes / Amazon The Lloyds black horse returned in this ad, showing how the bank could be there for important moments in life. The soundtrack was a piano cover version of the Tears For Fears song Mad World, performed by US-born, UK-based musician Jennifer Ann. #5: IKEA – Welcome Home Watch Music: Patrick Watson – Lighthouse iTunes / Amazon A young boy shone a little light on his mother’s journey home in this beautifully-made IKEA TV ad, with the strapline “life’s better at the flick of a switch”. The song was Lighthouse by Patrick Watson from the Canadian singer’s 2012 album Adventures In Your Own Backyard. #4: Nationwide – On Your Side For Generations Watch Music: Sleeping At Last – I’ll Keep You Safe iTunes / Amazon First aired in summer 2015, this Nationwide Building Society TV ad, featuring a scarf passed down through generations, was number 2 on last year’s list and hangs on to make number 4 in 2016. The song is I’ll Keep You Safe by Sleeping At Last, AKA Illinois musician Ryan O’Neal. #3: Boots No7 – Lift & Luminate Serum Watch Music: Kaleo – Way Down We Go iTunes / Amazon This hugely popular Boots TV ad for No7 Lift and Luminate triple action serum cleverly showed ballet dancer Alessandra Ferri dancing with a hologram of her young self. The song was Way Down We Go by Icelandic indie rock band Kaleo. #2: Sky Q – Fluid Viewing Watch Music: Sammy Davis Jr. – I’ve Gotta Be Me iTunes / Amazon Number two on this list, and the most popular new TV ad music of 2016, saw Sky introduce its Sky Q next generation home entertainment system with Marvel’s Avengers fluidly moving through a home from one screen to another. The song is I’ve Gotta Be Me by Sammy Davis Jr, which was released as a single in 1968. #1: Lloyds Bank – 250 Year Anniversary Watch Music: Birdy – Wings (Acoustic) iTunes / Amazon Here’s a thing: The number one most popular TV ad music of 2016 was also the number one in 2015. Easily the most popular ad in the 15-year history of this sit


Only You was a 1982 hit single, reaching No.2 in the UK charts for which group?

Story Of The Song: Only You, Yazoo (1982), Mute Records | The Independent Story Of The Song: Only You, Yazoo (1982), Mute Records Wednesday 31 January 2007 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture Yazoo were pop's odd couple. Vince Clarke bent over his synthesiser like a bleached pipe cleaner with a floppy fringe. Alison Moyet, then known by the epithet Alf, was all smouldering eyeliner: larger than life and with a voice to match. Their musical interests collided in a techno-blues quite unlike any other in the early Eighties. Clarke was a founder member of Depeche Mode, whose hits "New Life" and "Just Can't Get Enough" helped put the independent label Mute Records on the mainstream map. Mute was formed in 1978 by Daniel Miller, initially for his own single, "Warm Leatherette". By specialising in electronic pop, the label soon carved a niche for itself. Their biggest success by far in the Eighties was Depeche Mode. After the band's debut album, Speak and Spell, Clarke fastened the clasps on his synthesiser case and walked out. "It would be out of order for me to say that their attitude was wrong. It was just different to mine," he said. Clarke palled up with Moyet after replying to an advert in the Melody Maker. Moyet, then aged 21, was searching for "rootsy blues musicians" to work with. Clarke wasn't quite that, but he had met the singer at a Saturday morning music school in their hometown of Basildon in the Seventies and liked her style. Back then, Moyet was learning the oboe and Clarke the violin. He gave her a call and Yazoo was born. Clarke played her "Only You", which had been rejected by his former band for Speak and Spell. "I wanted to see it recorded," he said. It turned out to be the perfect launch pad for the new partnership. Moyet sings a sad song through a rainy window, tugging at Clarke's baroque synthesiser arpeggio with real soul: "This is going to take a long time/And I wonder what's mine/Can't take no more." It was produced by Clarke and Miller, with Eric Radcliffe, and issued on Mute in May 1982, reaching No 2 in the charts. A year later, during Christmas 1983, the Flying Pickets improved on its chart position in an imaginative arrangement, making the song the first a cappella No 1. It has also been covered by Rita Coolidge and more recently gained new appeal as the poignant background to the long-awaited final scene between Tim and Dawn in Ricky Gervais' hit sitcom The Office.


Who was the UK Prime Minister when Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space?

Yuri Gagarin: 50th anniversary of the first man in space - Telegraph Science Yuri Gagarin: 50th anniversary of the first man in space In the West, memories of the Space Race are dominated by Neil Armstrong and  Apollo. But in Russia, it is the cult of Gagarin that rules, says Richard  Orange. Comments It was only once dawn broke on the icy steppe that the small, shivering crowd could clearly make out the grinning face of Yuri Gagarin. Fifty years, almost to the day, after the Soviet cosmonaut became the first human being to travel into space, an image from the day of the launch had been painted onto the hulking Soyuz rocket, which was being tugged across the plain by an ageing diesel train. As the rocket was winched into its launch position, the face swivelled upright. Alongside it was the word “Poyekali”, or “Let’s go”, Gagarin’s final statement before he was launched into history. In the West, memories of the Space Race are dominated by Neil Armstrong and Apollo. But in Russia, it is the cult of Gagarin that rules. Last Thursday, prime minister Vladimir Putin visited Gagarin’s hometown near Moscow, and tonight he hosts a glittering party at the Kremlin. In Baikonur – the Russian space agency’s launch station, now rented from the Kazakh government – there will be a star-studded reception, for which many former cosmonauts have been flown in from Moscow, and a concert in the city’s main stadium. According to Andrea Rose, a director of the British Council who is behind plans to erect a statue of Gagarin in London, this veneration is because Gagarin is “the one untarnished figure from the Soviet era”. And partly, it is because of the historical nature of his accomplishment. “I truly believe on that day… humanity became a different species,” says Ron Garan, a Nasa astronaut and one of the crew of last Tuesday’s Soyuz. “We were no longer confined to the boundaries of the earth.” To commemorate the 1961 anniversary, the Russian space agency went all out for Garan’s launch, given that he and his two Russian companions would be the last humans to head into space before April 12. As well as the painting, the rocket was renamed “Gagarin”. For a launchpad, they chose “Gagarin’s Start”, where his epic journey began. The strange thing, however, is that they need hardly have bothered. At Baikonur, it is impossible to escape the cosmonaut's legacy: for every Soyuz launch, a complex cult of Gagarin dictates almost every detail of the preparations. Related Articles 50th anniversary of Gagarin space flight 12 Apr 2011 Before arriving at Bakonur, Garan and his companions had, as tradition dictates, laid flowers at Gagarin’s grave near the Kremlin wall, and also visited his study in Star City, the Russian space HQ. On arrival, they will have made the ritual visit to the cottage where the 27-year-old pilot spent his last night before launch, singing folk songs and reciting poetry with his back-up, Gherman Titov (who would soon become the second man in space). Then, like every other cosmonaut, they will have planted a tree next to the one Gagarin left 50 years ago, and written a message in a special book, pledging that they would do their duty “in the spirit of Gagarin”. Finally, in Baikonur’s oddest tradition, they would have relieved themselves on the back tyre of the bus that took them to the rocket. “Gagarin just had to go,” explains Bert Vis, the author of 'Russian’s Cosmonauts’. “With this, he set a tradition that has been followed by every crew member who ever flew on a Soviet or Russian spacecraft.” Sergei Krikalev, the man responsible for training astronauts at the Russian space agency – and, at 803 days, the record-holder for total time spent in space – is reluctant to be drawn as to why the Gagarin cult is so pervasive. “People follow the traditions for different reasons,” he says. “Each astronaut has their own.” Yet Brian Harvey, the author of Russia in Space: The Failed Frontier?, argues that it reflects the risks involved. “Rockets are dangerous things, so those who fly them need all the luck they can get,” he says. Gagarin


The adjective vulpine relates to which animal?

DaveKoelle.com | Animal Adjectives   Animal Adjectives Animal Adjectives Perhaps you've come across terms like aquiline nose, hircine visage, or pierine grace in something you've read, or maybe you've seen aedine disease or ovine embryology in scientific or medical writing. Here's a list of as many animal-related -ine (or -ian) words that I can find! What are these -ine words? Words like feline, leonine, and porcine are adjectives used to describe animal-like characteristics. They've made plenty of appearances in literature—not to mention quite a few appearances in word puzzles! It is known that in the Prince de Conde, the aquiline nose rose out sharply and incisively from a brow slightly retreating, rather low than high, and according to the railers of the court, - a pitiless race even for genius, - constituted rather an eagle's beak than a human nose, in the heir of the illustrious princes of the house of Conde. - Alexandre Dumas, Ten Years Later, Chapter 42 The whole scene was a unutterable mixture of comedy and pathos. The wicked wolf that for a half a day had paralyzed London and set all the children in town shivering in their shoes, was there in a sort of penitent mood, and was received and petted like a sort of vulpine prodigal son. - Bram Stoker, Dracula, Chapter 11 This innocent vast lubber did not see any particular difference between the two facts. I liked him, for he was earnest in his work, and very valuable. And he was so fine to look at, with his broad mailed shoulders, and the grand leonine set of his plumed head, and his big shield with its quaint device of a gauntleted hand clutching a prophylactic tooth-brush, with motto: "Try Noyoudont." This was a tooth-wash that I was introducing. - Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Chapter 20 You can search for any of the words below at Literature.org to find occurrences in literature, or at Wordie.org to see how other logophiles have used these words.       I have found these words most commonly used to describe       physical features, particularly of the face (e.g., vulpine face). The second-most common usage is as metaphor (e.g., leonine strength). It seems that many of the words below       might only be used in a scientific or medical context (e.g., acarine disease, bovine myology, anatidaephobia [ 1 ]). Most of these words are based on the scientific names of the animals (e.g., cows belong to the Bovinae subfamily),       although some are based on Greek words for an animal (e.g., arietine for ram, after Aries ). In general, these words are pronounced with an "INE" ending, not a "EEN" ending - they rhyme with tine, not teen.       If you remember how to pronounce the more common words here, like feline and canine, you won't have any trouble with alcelaphine and cervine. The list of animal adjectives I have collected the words in this list from a variety of sources, including my own reading, word puzzles, and other websites. I question how many of the words       have really made an appearance in literature, or have been created by somone adding an -ine ending to a scientific name. I mean, really - tolypeutine ? I will gladly accept additions to, or comments on, this list. Please contact me at dmkoelle@gmail.com . The list below is sortable. To sort a column, click its header. Columns can be sorted in ascending and descending order. Word


England cricketer, James Taylor plays for which county side?

James Taylor Profile - Cricbuzz | Cricbuzz.com vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Nov 20, 2015 Profile Born on January 6, 1990 in Nottingham, James William Arthur Taylor is considered as one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from England. A right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm leg break bowler, Taylor, made his debut in First-Class cricket in 2008 and made a fine impression in his first County season. In 2009, Taylor became the youngest Leicestershire batsman to complete 1,000 championship runs in a season. At 5’5”, Taylor is one of the shortest cricketers currently playing in the domestic scene. He feels that his height can be used to good effect while playing the horizontal-bat shots. Taylor made his debut for Leicestershire at the tender age of 18 still in his school. He was a part of the England Under-19 team that took part in the 2008 World Cup held in Malaysia. With runs behind him, Taylor is on the threshold of becoming a permanent entity in the England Test squad for the future. After a slow start, Taylor enjoyed his breakthrough year in 2009, scoring runs across all the three formats of the game. He was named the Cricket Writer's Club Young Cricketer of the year and that was followed by the Professional Cricketer's association Young player of the year award. He also earned a place in the England Lions team that toured UAE in January 2010. He was named as the skipper of the England Lions in 2011 for the series against Sri Lanka 'A' and was considered unlucky at not having replaced an injured Jonathan Trott during the summer's series against India. However, a Test cap came his way against the visiting South Africans in 2012 and he made his debut at Leeds in August 2012. He played just one game after that and unfortunately, has not managed to break into the England Test side since then. The story wasn't too different either, when it came to the ODIs. Taylor played just two games against Ireland, one each in 2011 and 2013. Having spent three years at Leicestershire until 2011, Taylor moved to Nottinghamshire in 2012 and has been an integral part of the side. Successful stints with Nottinghamshire and England Lions saw Taylor being recalled to the ODI side for the tour of Sri Lanka. The right-hander continued his fine form, scoring 90 in his first comeback match for England. He followed that up with another fifty in the very next game. In the tri-series in Australia, he has been a consistent performer and looks set to bat at No.3 for England in the World Cup. Interesting fact: James Taylor is the youngest Leicestershire batsman to have scored a century in One Day cricket and a double century in FC cricket. By Pradeep Krishnamurthy and Akshay Maanay As of January 2015


Brindisi Express Brindisi Express Brindisi Express, "1 Hour City Tour" on the Road Train or Open Bus (includes an homemade Italian Gelato) The most convenient way to experience Brindisi in short time PLEASE NOTE: Brindisi Express run both as regular excursion and private service on request. 2015 DATES FOR THE REGULAR EXCURSION ARE LISTED BELOW. Built in the 2nd century BC, the Appian Way linked Brindisi to Rome and allowed the port to become a strategic gateway to the East for the Roman Empire. In 71 BC, this area saw Spartacus leading thousands of rebel slaves in an unsuccessful escape. Founded by the Messapians, the city has been ruled by several outsiders until the unification of Italy in 1861. A decade later Brindisi became a main port for the East Indian Company, and during the 2nd World War it served as Italy's capital when King Vittorio Emanuele III sheltered there. Today the visitor will appreciate its Romanesque churches, two castles, and important remains along the ancient walls and gates. No weird headsets, no recorded voice, your guide will be "human" Our guided tour includes 13 key points of the city, such as the Roman Column, a beautiful waterfront, the Swabian Castle, the Fisherman Village, the two main gates of the city, and the Monument to the Italians' Sailor, where we will have a photo stop for an amazing view of Brindisi. Our exclusive Road Train provides you with a relaxing, one-hour exploration of the city, leaving enough free time for those interested to shop in town. ...add "1 Hour Guided Walking Tour" in the downtown area We offer our participants a convenient 5 ï¿½uro option (regular contribution is 10 ï¿½uro if not joining Brindisi Express) for an additional one hour guided walking tour through Brindisi's little alleys to visit the Cathedral, the Temple St. John, the elegant Palazzo Granafei Nervegna (host of a treasure: the capital of the Roman column which served as the final point of the Appian Way), the remains of the ancient Roman Brindisium under the New Verdi Theater etc... Meet us by the main port's entrance (Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II) on the following 2015 dates: If it's Monday 1:30 pm to 5 pm (the tour is operated in English and Italian) If it's Tuesday 9:30 am to 4 pm (the tour is operated in German only) 6th July 8th November (from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) 9th November 23rd November 30th November


In physics, what is the S I unit of force?

Unit of Force, Force Units | Physics@TutorVista.com Top Unit of force The development of the metric system is a basic state of the currently used accepted unit system that is the International System of Units. This idea was first given by German mathematician Gauss. He combined metric units with the French unit system to form a complete system of unit for mechanics. After then it was extended for electricity and magnetism. The International System of Units gives the SI model system. It includes seven dimensionally independent basic units and a various derived units which are derived from seven fundamental units. There are also other unit systems like FPS system, CGS system, MKS system etc. Here, we will discuss the units of force in various systems of units. We know that force is the effect which changes the position of the object. It is mainly influenced with the mass and acceleration of the object. Let’s discuss about the measured unit of force.   Sir Isaac Newton has established the following formula relating to the mass and acceleration of an object when it is subjected to a force. The formula is, F = ma m is the mass of the object a is the acceleration it acquires when subjected to force F Like any other quantity, force also has an unit. The magnitude of a force can be used in different types of units based on different systems of measurements. Before we go into those details, let us do the fundamental dimensional analysis to find what basic unit is used to measure force. As per definition, force, F = ma. Therefore, the unit of force must contain the basic physical dimensions. That is, Basic unit of force = $\frac{(Mass \times Distance)}{(Time^{2})}$ = MLT -2Thus, the dimensional formula for Force is [MLT -2]. Force Units The basic unit of force in terms of physical dimensions is MLT -2. In practical sense, we refer to the weight of an object rather than its mass. Hence, we can rewrite the basic unit of force as, F = (W/g)LT-2 W is the weight of the object g is the acceleration due to gravity Thus, the unit of forces are classified into two systems called absolute system and gravitational system. The measurement of forces in absolute system are not dependent on gravitational force whereas, measurement of forces in gravitational system are dependent on gravitational forces. Hence, the measures of forces in gravitational system differ on other planets compared to earth. It may be easily identified that,the unit in gravitational system = unit in absolute system $times $ acceleration due to gravity. Basically, we can express the Unit of Measurement of Force in following ways : FPS unit of force Now, let us go into the details of various units of measurement of force. FPS Unit of Force Back to Top When a mass of 1 pound is subjected to an acceleration of 1 ft/sec2, the force applied is called 1poundal. The unit is abbreviated as pdl. One poundal is 1lbm-ft/sec2. A pound force is defined as the gravitational force exerted on 1 pound mass. It is denoted as lbf. When we say that the weight of the person is 150 pounds, we actually mean 150 lbf. Poundal and pound force are the units of measurement of forces in fps system. Metric Unit of Force Back to Top In metric system 1 kilogram force is the gravitational force exerted on 1 kilogram weight. It is similar to pound force in fps system. It is denoted as kgf. The force that produces 1 m/sec2 acceleration on 1 kilogram mass is called as 1 Newton. This is named in the honor of Sir Isaac Newton. In short it is abbreviated as N. The metric unit of force has also smaller measures and that system is called cgs system. In cgs system, a force is measured in terms of dynes. A force of 1 dyne produces an acceleration of 1cm/sec2 on a mass of 1 gram. The gravitational force exerted on 1 gram weight is called gram force and denoted as gf. SI Unit of Force Back to Top Internationally, the traders, engineers and scientists had jointly decided to use a single system of unit which is called as SI units. It is a short form of Standard International. In SI units, Newton is the unit recognized


On an Ordinance Survey map what is indicated by a red triangle?

Symbols Symbols Find information, photos & videos by location. Add your photos, text, videos, etc. to this page. Maps include specific symbols, icons and small pictures to show the location of particular things, such as post offices, picnic tables, golf courses and more. Symbols are explained in the legend of your map. Who do you think would most need to look for symbols to show where youth hostels, parking facilites and scenic view points etc. are to be found? There are lots of different symbols that appear on Ordnance Survey maps. These include symbols for tourists (hostels, picnic tables) symbols for services (post office, phone box) symbols for sports (golf, sailing...) While symbols don't tell you about the shape of the land or how to get from A to B, they help to give some idea of what you'll find when you get there. Roll over the symbols to see what they represent Roll over the symbols to see what they represent Symbols for Tourists Many symbols on maps show facilities and points of interest for tourists. A car park is shown by a 'P' in a blue square. A hostel is shown by a red triangle A tourist office or infomation point is shown by an 'i' in blue or green square A campsite is shown by a tent or a caravan A beauty spot or viewpoint is shown by a collection of blue rays. General Symbols


Alpha, Canberra and Nevada are varieties of which vegetable?

Cauliflower - Types and varieties Cauliflower   Cauliflower, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis / Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) Cauliflowers can be classified into different types according to different characteristics. They are distinguished by the shape, earliness and period of harvesting, or by their origin, since there are Italian varieties, Dutch, etc. Cauliflowers can be classified according to the shape into the following types: - Spherical: these cauliflowers have quite a round shape. - Convex: they are not spherical, since the superior part is wider than the inferior. - Conical: the inflorescences gather in cones, and as a whole they form a pointed or conical shape. - Flattened: they have a flat appearance. - Hollow: the inflorescences of these cauliflowers form branches on the inside, being less compact and hollow. The varieties of cauliflower can also be grouped according to the length of their cycle and time of harvesting. - Varieties of short cycle and harvesting in summer-autumn: these plants complete their cycle in 45-90 days after the plantation. The product is tender, although little compact. �Fremont" and "Bola de Nieve� are two of the varieties. �Fremont� is a variety with a very compact, medium-size head and round-flattened in form. �Bola de Nieve� forms fine-grain, tight medium-size heads, of spherical and compact types. - Varieties of medium cycle and harvesting of late autumn and mid winter: they complete their cycle in three or four months. The head is more compact than in the varieties of short cycle. Some varieties are "Primus", "Durato� and "Camberra�. Primus is a variety of French origin that yields tall plants. It forms heads of good size, white, spherical, compact and hard and fine-grained. Durato is of Dutch origin. It forms white heads, of good size, spherical, compact and of fine and hard grain, yet with a slightly uneven surface. Canberra: this variety is of Australian origin. It forms white, medium-size, compact, and even heads. - Long cycle varieties with harvesting between mid winter and early spring: these cauliflowers take between 4 and 6 months before being harvested. They form a very compact head and are resistant to cold. "Tard�a de Cuaresma�, "De San Jos�, and "Ebro� are examples of varieties. �Tard�a de Cuaresma� is a cold resistant variety. It shows a good growth habit, with leaves of dark green colour. The head is big sized, white, compact, hard and fine-grained. �De San Jos�: this traditional variety of the Mediterranean type forms big, hollow heads. The taste is soft. �Ebro� is a quite late variety. It forms white, big-sized, spherical, hard-grained, compact heads with an uneven surface. - Minicauliflowers: this type is mainly devoted to freezing, and is rather smaller than the other cauliflowers (about 5 and 10 cm of diameter). It is cultivated throughout the whole year. In addition to the mentioned types of white colour, cauliflowers of other colours also exist, like the green or violet cauliflower. There is also a special type called Romanesco, although some authors consider it a broccoli, whose florets form small helicoidal pyramids of yellowish green colour. Cauliflowers can also be classified according to origin: Alpha, Mechelse, Erfurt, Italian Giant, Dutch Giant, Australian, Danish Giant, and the Mediterranean.


Which amateur TV detective lives in a windmill?

10 British TV Detectives That Aren't Sherlock Holmes | The Robot's Voice January 4, 2011 · 8:07 am · Comments () ?If you ever cozied up under a blanket to watch some PBS at your grandparents’ house in a frosty November, chances are you caught an episode or two of Mystery! This show, starting in the 80’s, broadcast episodes from various other British mystery shows until just a few years ago. Anyone who watched multiple episodes learned an important fact: nobody likes a mystery more then the British. Seriously, at least 80% of their economy has to be dependent on mystery stories and their adaptations. And Sturgeon’s Law says that 80% of anything is crap. But that’s not to imply that any or all of the characters who headlined these shows are second-rate. On the contrary, some lesser-known limey sleuths rank with some of the finest television has to offer. And some don’t. The point is, while you’re reading this sentence, 500,000 fictional British detectives are probably being born somewhere. Here’s a chance to get to know the family a little better, both the good and the bad. 10) Lord Peter Wimsey Ah, the gentleman sleuth, a man of class, money, jowls and heavy breakfasts by the bushel. There are many of these types cluttering up the British mystery landscape and Wimsey is exhibit A. A couple different TV adaptations of note have been produced but Ian Carmichael’s amused portrayal is generally considered the best. 9) Hetty Wainthropp, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Patricia Routledge, star of the totally irredeemable Keeping Up Appearances gains a few acting credibility points as dowdy Mrs. Wainthropp, who checks out local Lancasharian wrongdoings with the help of her bumbling husband and a teenage Dominic Monaghan. Seriously. It’s once again interesting to note how much these shows all tend to follow the same formula, despite the setting, although here we have a little more of that twee slice-of-life comedy the Brits like so much. Just try not to imagine Ms. Routledge bellowing BOO-KAY! too often and you should get along fine. 8) Miss Marple You could almost do a whole list of Marples, as we have about four or five different series to choose from. There have been some big-ish names (Helen Hayes and Angela Lansbury) as well as small but the important thing is the enduring appeal of the character: a fiery old lady with a penchant for amateur detectivery, made of stronger stuff than the police and surprisingly sharp. She’s one of those characters we’re always going to have around with us, and has inspired a whole sub-genre of older tv crime-solver characters, none quite as memorable as she. Let’s go with the Geraldine McEwan version, for the really quick shot of Derek Jacobi in this trailer if for nothing else. 7) Adela Bradley, The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries An independent older woman in the roaring twenties (former Avenger Diana Rigg) and George, her lovably goofy attache’ investigate occurrences too baffling for high-society. Crimes are committed, mysteries are solved, people get naked, etc. All the usual stuff. And like many other period mystery series, this one feels somewhat nostalgic at times, with its colorful costumes and Fats Waller songs on the soundtrack. Once again, we have a Doctor on display, this time in a supporting role, although this was before David Tennant’s run. I’m starting to see a pattern… 6) Albert Campion, Campion Ever wonder what Peter Davison got up to after dying of Spectrox Toxemia on Doctor Who? Well, aside from a hilariously unrecognizable cameo in the Hitchhiker’s Guide series, he starred in this humble little show about an awe-inspiringly average 1930’s aristocrat and his thuggish manservant, Lugg (the wonderful Brian Glover). Albert Campion is dull for a hero, but that’s part of the point. As a parody of the Wimsey-type upper-class detective, Campion was originally conceived as a bland, foolish drone but became something of a genuine hero when he got his own series. Campion’s adventures are generally more Tintin than Miss Marple but they still involve enough criminal activities, mysterious plots


In Morse code, which letter of the alphabet is represented by a single dash?

International Morse Code International Morse Code For learning Morse code it is recommended that you do not try to remember dots and dashes, but remember the Morse code sounds instead. Letter CL, Going off the air ("clear") -.-..-.. DO, Change to wabun code -..--- KN, Invite a specific station to transmit -.--. SK, End of transmission (also VA) ...-.- I am ready to copy QRV? Are you ready to copy? QRL The frequency is in use QRL? Is the frequency in use? QTH What is your location? Notes If the duration of a dot is taken to be one unit then that of a dash is three units. The space between the components of one character is one unit, between characters is three units and between words seven units. To indicate that a mistake has been made         and for the receiver to delete the last word, send ........ (eight dots). The prosigns are combinations of two letters sent together with no space in between. The other abbreviations and Q codes are sent with the normal spacing. I am a father and foster carer a principal research engineer at the IT Innovation Centre a Woodcraft Folk district coordinator a salsa teacher and in my spare time I write and maintain this web site © Copyright Stephen C. Phillips, 2015


Who was the first monarch to use Buckingham Palace as their official residence?

Facts about Buckingham Palace that you should know | History Extra BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 Buckingham Palace on VE Day in 1945 (Credit: Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images) 1) The palace first originated as Buckingham House, which was built by John Sheffield, 3rd Earl of Mulgrave and Marquess of Normandy, as his London residence in 1703. In the same year, Sheffield was made the Duke of Buckingham and he consequently named the house after his title. 2) George III decided to purchase Buckingham House for his wife, Queen Charlotte, in 1761 so to create a comfortable family home near to St James’s Palace. As a result, 14 of George and Charlotte’s 15 children were born at the house. 3) Buckingham Palace was built on a site where James I planted a mulberry garden in order to cultivate silkworms. However, it seems the king used the wrong type of mulberry bush and was unable to successfully produce any silk. 4) Buckingham House was renovated into a palace in the 1820s after George IV commissioned architect John Nash. However, it was Queen Victoria who was the first British monarch to use the palace as their official residence when she moved there in 1837. Since then the palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns, and today it is the administrative headquarters of the monarch. Buckingham Palace was referred to as The Queen's Palace during George III's reign. (Credit: Guildhall Library & Art Gallery/Heritage images/Getty Images) 5) We are today familiar with members of the royal family waving to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. However, it was only in 1851, during the opening of the Great Exhibition – an international exhibition organised by Prince Albert - that Queen Victoria made the first ever public appearance on the balcony. It was in the 20th century that George VI brought in the tradition of commemorating the end of the Trooping the Colour celebrations, which marks the monarch’s annual birthday parade, with a RAF fly-past. 6) Holding an impressive 775 rooms, Buckingam Palace boasts 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 19 state rooms and 78 bathrooms. There are also 760 windows and 1,514 doors. 7) Edward VII (1841–1910) is the only monarch in the palace’s history to have both been born and died there. William IV was also born there, and our current queen, Elizabeth II, gave birth to the Prince of Wales and Prince Andrew at the palace. 8) Buckingham Palace was at the centre of the suffragette campaign in 1914 when a group of women attempted to breach the palace’s gates in order to present their ‘Votes for Women’ petition. Two suffragettes also chained themselves to the railings of the palace. 9) Buckingham Palace’s music room has, over the years, been used for royal christenings. The Prince of Wales, Princess Anne, the Duke of York and Prince William have all been christened there by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Facts sourced from www.royal.gov.uk


"""Forces grey out, forces white in"" was an advertising slogan for which product?"

UK television adverts 1955-1985 It’s all dirt and dust, But don’t you get fussed, The answer is easily found, Remember: Cleans a big, big carpet For less than half a crown! 1001 carpet cleaner (2) One Thousand and One, One Thousand and One Gets rid of that workaday frown, One Thousand and One cleans a big big carpet For less than half a crown! Bright action foam (deep cleans!), brings up carpets like new! One Thousand and One cleans a big big carpet For less than half a crown! 1001 Dry Foam One Thousand and One Dry Foam — Does it right! One Thousand and One Dry Foam — Cleans it bright! A brighter carpet means a brighter home, One Thousand and One Dry Foam. Acdo Washing Powder: 1971 Fragrances that change your world. Airwick air freshener (2): 1970s (Scrooge sits by the fire; Father Christmas arrives and puts up Christmas decorations) The Airwick Winter Collection Two limited edition festive fragrances — Snowy cedars and mulled wine — Guaranteed to bring the spirit of Christmas to any home! Ajax (1) (Two cleaners and a lift operator walk on the wall) Gets floors too clean to walk on! Ajax (2) Power to shift deep-down stains! Ajax (3) Cleans like a white tornado! Ariel (1) With enzymes to digests dirt and stains/tackles the really tough stains that other powders leave behind Ariel (2) The dirt says “hot” the label says “not”. Ariel (3) Do your whites pass the window test? Ariel. Bacofoil: 1970s [Man in apron  roller skates alongside an extra-long wallpapering table, lining up oven-ready chickens on Bacofoil] Man: This is new double-length Bacofoil. I’ve got 30 seconds to show you how much food you can cook and wrap in this lot. I’m using chickens because I like chickens. It doesn’t have to be chickens. This lot will wrap 30 joints of beef, or 13 turkeys, or 65 pounds of cheese, or 104 rounds of sandwiches. [Reaches half-way point] This is where most other foils run out. Voiceover: New double-length Bacofoil. It’s twice the foil, but not twice the price. Man: I told you we needed a minute. Big S He said “You’re mine for ever”, but she got the dirty pans until Brillo freed her for love. She thought marriage was a bed of roses ― until she saw the mess in the kitchen. There were pans ― dirty pans. Yesterday she was a prisoner of dirty pans. Brillo set her free. He swept her into his arms, then dropped her into the sink. It was a lifetime of dirty pans ― then Brillo arrived. He promised her his worldly goods, but all she got was pans ― dirty pans Then one day Brillo broke into her prison. Calgon Washing machines live longer with Calgon. Comfort Softness is a thing called Comfort! Daz (1): 1950s The Daz white knights are coming your way with big cash prizes. We’re hurrying on our way with purses full of prize money. Our first stop could be at your house. We’re off. If we call, just show us a large Daz packet, answer a simple question correctly, and you win £5. If you have two large or one giant size, you can win £10. Daz white knights will be travelling far and wide including [towns varied by television area]. The Daz white nights are coming your way. And here’s another exciting thing to look out for. Our squires are already putting leaflets through almost every door. It gives you an extra chance of winning the same big prizes. Don’t waste this chance to win big prizes: buy Daz tomorrow because we may call on you. And remember, Daz washes so white you can see the difference! Daz (2) Fabulous Fabulon, makes clothes feel like new! Fairy household soap Fanny Cradock and Johnny are in the kitchen where Fanny is giving Johnny a hard time for having dirty cuffs and collars. After Fanny has given the items a good scrubbing with a block of Fairy soap, the stains vanish. Johnny adjusts his monocle and admires the result. Fanny (looking into the camera): Fairy’s a must for collars and cuffs! Fairy Liquid (1): 1961 Now hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face With mild green Fairy Liquid. Fairy Liquid (2): 1965 4-year-old girl using Fairy Liquid bottles to play skittles Mother: Who’s got my Fairy Liquid? Daughter: It’s for my ski


Who is the presenter of Sounds of the Sixties on BBC Radio 2?

Radio Rewind - Radio 2 People - Brian Matthew 'Round Midnight' EARLY DAYS   Born in Coventry on September 17th 1928, Brian Matthew was the son of musical parents. His mother was a professional singer and his father a conductor of the Coventry Silver Band. Brian started his radio career in 1946 whilst in the Army on BFN Germany reading the news, introducing records and acting. He joined RADA in 1949 and appeared with the Old Vic Company, where he met his wife to be, Pamela Wickington, whom he married in 1951. From 1952 to 1953 he was heard as a presenter on Radio Netherlands Worldwide, based in Hilversum.   Coming back to England, he became a milkman in Coventry for a while, until the BBC approached him to become an announcer; he began with them on 25th July 1955 and was announcer and producer for six years.   LIGHT PROGRAMME   His first major break was presenting a new show, Saturday Skiffle Club on the Light Programme from 1 June 1957. Skiffle music was quite popular at the time and is made with acoustic guitars, a washboard and home made instruments. This 30-minute Saturday morning show was aimed at teenagers and featured two or three singers with a skiffle group. Songs covered blues, ballads, work and country songs. Guest acts included Chas McDevitt with Shirley Douglas, The Vipers, Lonnie Donegan and George Melly.   With falling popularity of skiffle music, the show was renamed Saturday Club from 4th October 1958 and extended to two hours. Live acts were heard featuring up-and-coming talent. Saturday Club soon became a prestigious radio show. The theme tune was Humphrey Lyttleton's Saturday Jump . Acts included Adam Faith, Clinton Ford, Jim Dale,  Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Craig Douglas, Bert Weedon , Acker Bilk. Lonnie Donegan, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Chris Montez, Tommy Roe, the Beatles, Frank Ifield, and Kathy Kirby. Later editions included the Wayne Fontana, the Searchers, Jimi Hendrix, Manfred Mann and the Who. Brian introduced the acts and chatted with them each Saturday until the 23rd September 1967, three months before the show was scrapped.   From 1959, Brian Matthew was also heard on a new Sunday mid-morning Light Programme pop show called Easy Beat. Originally produced and compered by Brian, like Saturday Club, the show was recorded at the BBC Playhouse Theatre just off Trafalgar Square in front of a live audience. Regularly featured were Kenny Ball s Jazzmen, resident Johnny Howard Band, Laura Lee, Tony Steven, Danny Street, guest artistes such as Bert Weedon, Cilla Black, the Beatles and BBC top tunes. The show ran until 1967.   RADIO TWO In 1973 Brian Matthew was heard on Radio 1 presenting My Top Twelve. This was a new series where guest music stars were invited to select twelve of their favourite music tracks to make up an imaginary album and chat with Brian about their career. Guests included Brian Ferry, Ringo Starr, Keith Emerson, Rod Stewart, Joni Mitchell and Neil Diamond.   During the early 1970's Brian was heard regularly on weekday evenings on 2 with an easy listening music show After Seven.   He became the host of BBC Radio 2's arts magazine show Round Midnight show from Jan 1978 to Spring of 1990 in which he presented music and interviews with personalities from the world of arts including Sir George Solti, James Cameron, Henry Mancini, Peter Schaufuss and John Fowles.   Since April 1990 Brian Matthew has hosted the popular SOTS (Sounds of the Sixties) show on Radio 2, playing record requests for 1960's records. The theme tune is the Shadows' Foot Tapper.   In his spare time Brian likes to sail and he has his own yacht called  "Round Midnight". He is married with a son and lives in Kent.   Brian presented a special show on Radio 2 on Saturday 4th October 2008 celebrating fifty years since the launch of Saturday Club. He mentioned highlights and happy memories during the making of the show as well as playing some of the original performances.


The Potala Palace is a place of interest in which Asian city?

The Potala Palace | Asian Art Museum | Education The Potala Palace The Potala Palace. Lhasa, Tibet. Photo by Terese Bartholomew. Resource Type:  architecture This is the Potala Palace located in Lhasa. It is perched upon a hill called Marpo Ri, which commands a view of the entire city. This hill was where the kings of Tibet lived beginning with Songtsen Gampo in the seventh century. The Fifth Dalai Lama moved his headquarters here from Drepung Monastery in the mid-seventeenth century, and since that time the Dalai Lamas of Tibet resided there (until the exile in 1959 of the present Dalai Lama). This became both the spiritual and political seat of authority. After the construction of the Norbulinka summer palace in the late 18th century, the Dalai Lamas split their time between the two palaces, spending winters at the Potala and summers at the Norbulinka. What does Potala mean? Potala derives from the word for the Pure Land or paradise of Avalokiteshvara (the bodhisattva of compassion) which is also “Potala.” The Dalai Lama’s are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara, so the naming of the Dalai Lama’s palace after that of Avalokiteshvara seems logical. What’s inside? Part palace, part fortress, part treasure-house, part temple, part tomb, part administrative center, it is a titanic building of over 900 feet long, with countless rooms. Over the centuries it became the repository for Tibetan culture. Store rooms were filled with priceless tangkas (religious paintings on silk), vast libraries, religious statues made of precious metals, and endless other things. 1 In 1959, the Chinese invaders tried first to destroy it with bombs, but it is so strongly built, with walls 26 feet thick at the base, that they gave up and instead removed the precious contents and turned it into a headquarters of the army. The red buildings at the center are the Potrang Marpo, the red palace, where religious services took place. The Potala was also the seat of the Tibetan government until the Chinese take-over. Among the many rooms are some impressive throne rooms where the Dalai Lamas would receive official guests. It even houses the stupas , which contain the mummified remains of bodies of the former Dalai Lamas. The Potala has become a symbol of Tibetan nationhood. What was it like to live in this palace as the Dalai Lama? Famous stories about Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, tell of his adventures in the Potala. Since his position prevented him from mixing with the people of Lhasa like other boys his age, he explored the city from the roof-top of the Potala by spying on the people below with telescopes and binoculars. 2 He lived in the Potala from the age of 4 in 1939 until the age of 24 in 1959, when he left his country for exile in India.  Discussion Points/Teaching Suggestion:  Compare The Potala with other great buildings and monuments, such as the pyramids in Egypt, the Vatican, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the US Capitol, PacBell Park, San Francisco City Hall, etc. Discuss the functions of the buildings—are they seats of government? religious institutions? How does the way they are built and decorated convey ideas? Does the building look like it was meant to defend attack or does it look inviting? 1 Hicks, Roger and Ngakpa Chogyam. Great Ocean: An Authorised Biography of the Buddhist Monk Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. Longmead, England: Element Books, Ltd., 1984. A readable biography of this fascinating life with appendices. p. 36. 2  Harrer, Heinrich, Seven Years in Tibet, fifth printing (New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1968): p. 185.


Who was appointed as shadow Foreign Secretary in May 2015?

Labour reshuffle: Who's in Harriet Harman's new shadow cabinet? Labour reshuffle: Who's in Harriet Harman's new shadow cabinet? A strange new world. Print HTML Harriet Harman has reshuffled the Shadow Cabinet following the defeats of Douglas Alexander, Ed Balls and Margaret Curran, and the resignations of Jon Cruddas and Sadiq Khan. At the Shadow Treasury team, Chris Leslie, previously the Shadow Chief Secretary for the Treasury, moves up to be Shadow Chancellor. Shabana Mahmood, previously a shadow minister at the Treasury, takes his place. Lord Falconer, who was the first Secretary of State for Justice following Tony Blair's modernisation of that department, replaces Sadiq Khan at the head of the Justice team. The Shadow Foreign team springs a surprise as Hilary Benn takes the role of Shadow Foreign Secretary, with Emma Reynolds moving up from the shadow housing brief to Shadow Communities and Local Government. Ian Murray, Labour's sole remaining Scottish MP, will serve as Shadow Scotland Secretary. It means, among other things, that Dan Jarvis will be facing off against Michael Gove in the House of Commons. Khan's resignation allows him to focus on his run for Labour's mayoral nomination, while Cruddas will chair an independent inquiry into Labour's defeat.  The party's frontbenches are still left depleted by the defeats in Scotland and elsewhere. Depending on the timeframe agreed by Labour's National Executive Committee, Harman may conduct a wider reshuffle of the lower tiers of the Opposition frontbench.  The full list of appointments is below.  Leader of the Opposition and Acting Leader of the Labour Party Harriet Harman MP Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Chris Leslie MP Shadow Lord Chancellor, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer of Thoroton Shadow Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham MP Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Chuka Umunna MP Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rachel Reeves MP Shadow Secretary of State for Education Tristram Hunt MP Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Vernon Coaker MP Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Emma Reynolds MP Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Caroline Flint MP Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and Chair of the National Policy Forum Angela Eagle MP Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Michael Dugher MP Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Ivan Lewis MP Shadow Secretary of State for International Development Mary Creagh MP Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Owen Smith MP Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Maria Eagle MP Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Lucy Powell MP Shadow Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Party Chair Jon Trickett MP Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities Gloria De Piero MP Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Chris Bryant MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Shabana Mahmood MP Shadow Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Royall of Blaisdon Shadow Minister for Care and Older People Liz Kendall MP Close This week’s magazine Getty 19 January 2017 Leader: Trump and an age of disorder Mr Trump’s disregard for domestic and international norms represents an unprecedented challenge to established institutions. Sign up to the Staggers Morning Call email * Print HTML The US presidency has not always been held by men of distinction and honour, but Donald Trump is by some distance its least qualified occupant. The leader of the world’s sole superpower has no record of political or military service and is ignorant of foreign affairs. Throughout his campaign, he repeatedly showed himself to be a racist, a misogynist, a braggart and a narcissist. The naive hope that Mr Trump’s victory would herald a great moderation was dispelled by his conduct during the transition. He compared his country’s intelligence services to those of Nazi Germany and repeatedly denied Russian interference in the election. He derided Nato as “obsolete


What is the largest species of lizard in the world?

World's Biggest Lizard - YouTube World's Biggest Lizard Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 10, 2013 The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard in the world, and this big animal is very dangerous with a deadly bite and will attack humans. Growing up to 10 ft, weighing up to 150 lbs an can live up to 30 years. You will find this member of the monitor lizard family on the Indonesian Islands of Komodo, Rinca, flores, Gilimotang and Padar. Their size in the past has been attributed to island gigantism, because there are no other carnivorous animals on the islands where they live allowing them to dominate the ecosystem. Their primary diet consists of deer, but the dragon has been known to hunt a variety of invertebrates, birds and mammals and have been reported to attack humans Mating for these magnificent beasts begins between may and Augusts with the female laying her eggs in September. The female komodo dragon digs a nesting hole where she deposits about 20 eggs which incubate for seven to eight months and hatch in april. Cannabilistic adults can prey on younger komodo dragons, so they dwell in trees to keep them safe from them and other predators. While the saliva has septic pathogens, in 2009 researchers using MRI discovered the presence of two venom glands in the lower jaw of a terminally ill specimen They are considered a vulnerable species with approximately 4 to 5,000 living in the wild. In 1980, the Komodo National Park was founded to protect the the dragon populations of Komodo, Rinca and Padar which a previous population had become extinct due to poaching. World's Deadliest Animal Videos


Alabama 3 performed the theme song for which major American TV series?

Intro | Alabama 3 Lyrics, Song Meanings, Videos, Full Albums & Bios Intro / Alabama 3 Video From album: Outlaw Outlaw Alabama 3 are a band originating from Brixton, England, their music incorporates elements of country, acid house, blues and gospel. Named for the Alabama 2, a legal case in the American deep South during the 1930s, in which two black men were hanged for allegedly raping a white woman. The name is also a nod to other victims of injustice like the Birmingham 6 and Guildford 4. In the United States, they are known as A3, after they were sued by the legendary country outfit Alabama. They are perhaps best known in the United States for the remix of their song Woke Up This Morning, which appears as the theme song for the HBO hit series The Sopranos. They have released six albums so far, with numerous bootlegs more than doubling their catalog. Alabama 3 rarely tour outside of their home country. Recently, female singer Devlin Love has joined the group. Additional material: Alabama 3 are an English band mixing rock, dance, blues, country, gospel, and spoken word styles, founded in Brixton, London in 1995. In the United States, the band are known as A3, allegedly to avoid any possible legal conflict with the country music band Alabama.[1] The group achieved international fame when the producers of hit TV series The Sopranos chose the track "Woke Up This Morning" for the show's opening credits.[1] The band are particularly notable for their fusion of styles, lyrics full of ironic intent, their deliberately humorous personas and their outrageous live performances. Every member of the group has an alias by which he is known, the band's founding members adopting the personas Larry Love (Rob Spragg) and The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love (Jake Black). The band formed when Jake Black met Rob Spragg at an acid house party in Peckham and they decided that a fusion of country music with acid house was a musical possibility.[2] Other members of the band were accumulated over a lengthy period, but it is known that Rob Spragg was at university with Piers Marsh, the harmonica player and synth programmer for the band whilst Orlando Harrison, the group's current keyboardist, used to live with Jake Black.[2] Prior to the formation of the Alabama 3, Jake had gone through his "wilderness years" period of which there is little or no recorded output. This creative gulch lasted years following the demise of The Jangletties. Starting their act under the alias the First Presleyterian Church of Elvis the Divine (UK), the group eventually switched names to Alabama 3 and, after having been dismissed by the mainstream media as a novelty act, the group finally signed with One Little Indian Records in 1997 for the release of debut album, Exile on Coldharbour Lane.[3] In August 2007, the group toured under the name of Alabama 3: Acoustic and Unplugged, with Harpo Strangelove and Devlin Love, to promote their new album M.O.R. (released 10 September 2007). Bassist John "Segs" Jennings apparently left the band, saying he was "busy elsewhere and [he doesn't] have the time."[4] The band's sixth studio album album M.O.R included a cover of Jerry Reed's 1970s hit "Amos Moses" and features The Proclaimers on the track "Sweet Joy" plus piano parts on the country stomp version of the Gil Scott Heron song "The Klan", written by Heron and Brian Jackson. In September and October 2007, the band toured the UK in support of M.O.R. with Irish band Republic Of Loose supporting. On Friday 29 February 2008, Larry Love, Devlin Love and Mark Sams did an encore with Carbon/Silicon at the seventh and final Carbon Casino gig at the Inn on the Green, under the Westway. Mick Jones joined the group on-stage to add guitar and backing vocals to a version of "Woke Up This Morning." Having recorded and toured with the band in the early days, Aurora Dawn rejoined the band in 2009, and sometime between late 2010 and early 2011, programmer, harmonicist, and founding member Piers "Mountain of Love" Marsh left the band. Although no reason has yet been publicly given, his depart


The Quetzal is the official currency of which country?

GTQ | Guatemalan Quetzal | OANDA Guatemalan Quetzal Overview The Quetzal is the official currency of Guatemala, a country in Central America.  Guatemala is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, by the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, by Belize to the northeast, by the Caribbean Sea to the east, and by Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. The Guatemalan Quetzal is named after Guatemala's national bird. In ancient Mayan culture, the feathers of the quetzal bird were used as currency. The Quetzal is divided into 100 centavos, called cents in standard Spanish or lenes in Guatemalan slang. Economy According to the CIA World Factbook, Guatemala's GDP (PPP) per capita is USD $ 5,000; however, this developing country still faces many social problems and is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Income distribution remains highly unequal, with over half the population living below the national poverty line and just over 400,000 (3.2%) unemployed. The service sector is the largest component of GDP at 58.7%, followed by agriculture at 22.1%, and the industrial sector at 19.1% (2006 estimates). Mines produce gold, silver, zinc, cobalt and nickel. The agricultural sector accounts for approximately one quarter of GDP, two-fifths of exports and half of the workforce. Organic coffee, sugar, textiles, fresh vegetables, and bananas are the main exports. History The Guatemalan Quetzal was introduced in 1925 during the tenure of President Jose Maria Orellana, whose image still appears on the obverse of the one-quetzal notes. The first banknotes were issued by the Central Bank of Guatemala, in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 100 quetzals; and coins in denominations of 1, 5, 10 cents, ¼, ½ and 1 quetzal. 50-quetzal bills were introduced in 1967, and ½ and one-quetzal coins reintroduced in 1990. Until 1987, the quetzal was pegged to the US Dollar . Symbols and Names Centavo = 1/100 of a Quetzal Denominations Bills: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 quetzales Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos. 1 quetzal Countries Using This Currency SITE MAP © 1996 - 2017 OANDA Corporation. All rights reserved. "OANDA", "fxTrade" and OANDA's "fx" family of trademarks are owned by OANDA Corporation. All other trademarks appearing on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Leveraged trading in foreign currency contracts or other off-exchange products on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. We advise you to carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your personal circumstances. You may lose more than you invest. Information on this website is general in nature. We recommend that you seek independent financial advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Trading through an online platform carries additional risks. Refer to our legal section here . Financial spread betting is only available to OANDA Europe Ltd customers who reside in the UK or Republic of Ireland. CFDs, MT4 hedging capabilities and leverage ratios exceeding 50:1 are not available to US residents. The information on this site is not directed at residents of countries where its distribution, or use by any person, would be contrary to local law or regulation. OANDA Corporation is a registered Futures Commission Merchant and Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association . No: 0325821. Please refer to the NFA's FOREX INVESTOR ALERT where appropriate. OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC accounts are available to anyone with a Canadian bank account. OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC is regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), which includes IIROC's online advisor check database ( IIROC AdvisorReport ), and customer accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request or at www.cipf.ca . OANDA Europe Limited is a company registered in England number 7110087


Which horse won the Aintree Grand National in 2015?

Grand National 2015 winner and full results: Many Clouds triumphs at Aintree - Telegraph Grand National Grand National 2015 winner and full results: Many Clouds triumphs at Aintree Details of all the Grand National results, reaction and analysis as Many  Clouds wins the big race at Aintree How they finished in the National Many Clouds (25/1) Interactive: Grand National fallers 18.00 Right, that's it from us. Hope you made some money, and enjoyed the race. All the horses seem to have got round safely and, in Many Clouds and Leighton Aspell, we had a worthy National champion - even if it wasn't the fairytale finish we might have wanted in AP McCoy. We leave you with an image that sums up all we love about the National: a grim-faced jockey and a can of alcoholic ginger beer. Thanks! Here's Alan Tyers's review of the Channel 4 TV coverage 17.44 The latest on Balthazar King is that he is being taken to the vets after being diagnosed with broken ribs. Balthazar King has been transported to a Veterinary Hospital. It's believed that he may have broken ribs. Fingers crossed he will be ok. — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 11, 2015 17.37 Here's some more on Shutthefrontdoor, from trainer Jonjo O'Neill: "He ran a blinder. He did everything right, he was following the right horses but unfortunately he wasn't good enough on the day and maybe he didn't get the trip. "It's good news, at least I've got AP (McCoy) for a couple more weeks (before retirement)." 17.32 We have a confirmed list of where each horse finished. RESULT Pulled Up 19) Court By Surprise Pulled Up 25) Across The Bay Pulled Up 25) Super Duty Pulled Up 25) Lord Windermere Fell 26) The Rainbow Hunter Fell 26) The Druids Nephew Pulled Up 27) Rebel Rebellion Fell 28) Portrait King Pulled Up 29) Wyck Hill Pulled Up 29) Bob Ford 17.25 The always-cheery Leighton Aspell cracks one his trademark grins on winning his second Grand National in as many years. You wonder what he would look like if he failed to finish. 17.20 Here's some reaction from AP McCoy on coming close to a fairytale National swansong on Shutthefrontday, which was in contention until the final fence. He eventually came fifth. "I thought from the third last fence I was running on empty," he tells Channel 4. "I will miss riding horses and races like that. I thought for a long way he could win. It was my last National but was a very enjoyable one." 17.17 A good day for Zara, wife of Mike Tindall - the owner of Monbeg Dude. He came third today. 17.15 More on Balthazar King, who was a faller in the National. He is up but still being assessed on the course. 17.06 More from Tom Peacock. The last jockey to complete such a feat as Aspell was Brian Fletcher, who rode the great Red Rum to his first two triumphs in 1973 and 1974. There was a typically fast early pace set by Bob Ford and later Soll, with the likes of The Rainbow Hunter also showing up early on. The most significant piece of drama came when last year’s runner-up Balthazar King took a nasty fall at the Canal Turn first time around, and the field had to bypass the same fence on the final circuit with the screens up. The gelding was later reported to have been unhurt. McCoy’s mount went off the 6-1 favourite and the champion was an ominous presence as he sat just in behind the leaders. Many Clouds has shown top-quality form and won the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November. He was considered a live chance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as well, but was sixth in his only defeat of the season. Hemmings, a giant of the business world who has been involved in Pontins, racecourse groups and even owned Blackpool Tower, has long had a love of the National and it was his request that Many Clouds should run. It was his third victory in the race. Many Clouds could easily be spotted with his white noseband but needed to give everything to thwart Saint Are, who was always in front rank. McCoy began to send out distress signals with three fences to jump and it was Mongbeg Dude, part-owned by Zara Phillips’ husband Mike Tindall, who grabbed third ahead of Alvarado, also fo


Band leader Benny Goodman was an accomplished player of which instrument?

Exam 1 - Music 101 with Funk at Montana State University - Bozeman - StudyBlue cord progressions Ragtime Originally solo piano music with a syncopated right hand over a steady, march like "stride" left hand. Scott Joplin is one principle American composer of piano rags (Jelly Roll Morton and a host of other piano players used this style 1900-1920) Instrumental versions, arrangements of piano rags and compositions for instrumental ragtime bands, involved everything written our in an old jazz style click track metronome setting played into headphones for tempo accuracy in recording Dixieland Freer than Ragtime, some of the music was written out, some improvised bridge contrasting middle section of a tune shout chorus loud full ensemble, closing of most big band charts trading fours musicians exchanging solos in four bar groups (i.e. trading fours with the drummer) comping writes the words for songs Blues Particularly popular from 1900-1920, but IS the main ricer that all popular music forms (Folk to Country to Rock and Roll) There were 8 ,12,24,32 bar blue but 12 was most popular. Ray Charles was largely a blues artist, Stevie Ray Voughn, John Mayhall. 3-chord foundation (I, IV, V) and a melodic/lyrical structure AAB (repeat test and melody twice, punch line) heart of authentic blues Be-Bop a highly virtuosic (technically complex) jazz style with a fast harmonic rhythm, complex melodic structure, largely fast tempos. The end product requiring so much neural processing that is often alienated the less sophisticated listener, ultimately a return to the 3-chord-blues progression and the birth of rock n roll. Folk folk music uses acoustic instruments and doesn't not use electronic instruments. Melodies are strophic (Repeating) and in simple song form, usually telling a story. Songs are passed like an oral history, seldom written down, with each artist making their own subtle shifts or melody and lyrics to the song Leonard Bernstein composer of West Side Story, conductor of the New Your Philharmonic W.C. Handy jazz clarinet player, band leader American Art Song early American attempts to write light, classical music for chamber performance. Requiring trained musicians, the music more complex melodically and harmonically, this music imitates European classical music. Tin Pan Ally is the name given to that area of New York City where the music publishing businesses began, creating music that amateur musicians could perform with relative ease and pleasurable end product Ella Fitzgerald jazz singer, (powerful scat singer) first female band leader, wrote "Tisket A Tasket"f Billie Holiday jazz singer, promoted by John Hammond (film) Musical Theater these are plays with songs interspersed to frame and showcase events happening in the story line, accentuating the climactic highs and lows of the theatrical presentation, character development, and overall making pot events memorable. The first musical to prove that was Broadway musicals/American musical theater could deal with serious subject matter was Oklahoma (1943) Rodgers and Hammerstein. Since then, musicals most often deal with a social issue current at the time the musical was created Film Score music written for films and movies. Composers were originally classically trained who studied European conservatories, immigrated to the US finding no work as "serious composers" opted into the world of film composers. Erich Korngold, Dmitri Toimkin, Max Steiner, Bernard Hermann (Hitchcock Films) John Williams(Star Wars) James Horner, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, are all film score composers who use full orchestra (Largely). Film period where small jazz groups were used for budgeting reasons Hans Zimmer composer of film scores (Power of One) George Gershwin composer (with brother Ira-lyricist) of American songs, Musicals, Rhapsody in Blue Stephen Sondheim composer/ librettist/lyricist- wrote words for songs in West Side Story Scott Joplin Ragtime piano composer and performer. Music immortalized in "The Sting" Charlie Christian Jazz guitar with Benny Goodman - Electric guitar Stephen Foster


Harrisburg is the state capitol of which American state?

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Which website is using a small robot called Brian in its TV advertising campaign?

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