What is the surname of Roger Daltry’s character Tommy in the 1975 film ‘Tommy’?

Roger Daltrey - The Who Roger Daltrey     If any one member of The Who can be said to be the group’s founding member it is singer Roger Daltrey. Born in the West London suburb of Shepherd’s Bush on 1 March 1944, Roger first assembled the group that would become The Who in 1961 while at Acton County School, recruiting John Entwistle and subsequently agreeing to John’s proposal that Pete Townshend should join. In those days Roger, whose daytime job was in a sheet metal factory, even made the band’s guitars, and it was his energy and ambition that drove the group during their formative years. That same energy, coupled with his unwavering resolve, has sustained the group during periods of uncertainty ever since.   Roger’s earliest tastes in music ran to the blues and R&B which formed the setlist during their early years as The Detours, as well as Fifties rock’n’roll, which is reflected in his outstanding interpretations of such noted Who covers as ‘Summertime Blues’ and ‘Shakin’ All Over’. In surrendering his leadership of the band to Pete when the latter became the group’s songwriter, Roger became the mouthpiece for Pete’s lyrics and ideas. At the same time he contributed to the group’s sense of showmanship by developing his unique skill at twirling his microphone lead around like a lasso and, by the time of Tommy in 1969, becoming one of rock’s most iconic sex symbols with his golden curls, bare chest and fringed suede jackets.   The Tommy era saw Roger mature enormously as a vocalist, and nowhere was this maturity more evident that on Who’s Next, whether on the melodies of the beautiful ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ and ‘The Song Is Over’ or, at the other extreme, the torturous scream that climaxes ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’. On Quadrophenia, Pete’s second and more ambitious rock opera, Roger was able to bring all his newfound abilities to bear on rockers like ‘5.15’ or power ballads lie ‘Love Reign O’er Me’ which has since become a concert showcase for his outstanding vocals.   In many respects the experience of singing the Tommy song-cycle enabled Roger to become Tommy Walker, the deaf dumb and blind boy of Pete’s imagination, and it was therefore only natural that he should assume the role in Ken Russell’s movie adaptation of the rock opera in 1975, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. This in turn led Roger to develop a concurrent career as a film actor while continuing to sing with The Who. Other film credits over the years include Ken Russell’s Lizstomania, the title role in McVicar, Lightning Jack with Paul Hogan, Teen Agent, and numerous roles in TV dramas. He appeared in the US CBS TV show C.S.I. – which uses Who songs as its theme music – as five separate, differently made-up characters, one of them a middle-aged African-American woman. Other US TV appearances include Lois & Clarke (Superman), Midnight Caller, William Tell, Sliders and Highlander as well as Leprechauns for Celtic Leprechaun Ltd and The Bill, the long running UK TV police drama. He has also narrated a series for the History Channel, undergoing extreme hardships similar to those faced by pioneering settlers in America and elsewhere.   Roger has also cultivated a singing career outside of The Who, beginning in 1973 when he found himself on the BBC’s Top Of The Pops, the UK’s then premier chart TV show, promoting the single ‘Giving It All Away’ which reached number five in the UK charts. It was a track from his first solo album Daltrey, released that same year, which he followed up with the albums that include Ride A Rock Horse (1975), One Of The Boys (1977), the soundtrack to McVicar (1980), Parting Should Be Painless (1984) and After The Fire (1985).   Roger has appeared on stage away from The Who on many occasions, and his 1994solo concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, with The Juillard Orchestra, was the fastest selling event in the venue’s history. The following year he appeared on stage as the Tin Man in a production of The Wizard Of Oz at The Lincoln Centre, and in 1998 he starred as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden. He has


Which 1975 Judith Rossner novel is based on the events surrounding the brutal murder of 28 year old New York school teacher Roseann Quinn?

Roseann Quinn | Crime scene | Mediander | Topics image credit Roseann Quinn Roseann Quinn (November 17, 1944 – January 2, 1973) was an American schoolteacher in New York City who was stabbed to death in 1973. Her murder inspired Judith Rossner's 1975 novel Looking for Mr. Goodbar, which was adapted as a 1977 film directed by Richard Brooks and starring Diane Keaton. Quinn's murder also inspired the 1977 account Closing Time: The True Story of the "Goodbar" Murder by New York Times journalist Lacey Fosburgh. Roseann Quinn (November 17, 1944 – January 2, 1973) was an American schoolteacher in New York City who was stabbed to death in 1973. Her murder inspired Judith Rossner's 1975 novel Looking for Mr. Goodbar, which was adapted as a 1977 film directed by Richard Brooks and starring Diane Keaton. Quinn's murder also inspired the 1977 account Closing Time: The True Story of the "Goodbar" Murder by New York Times journalist Lacey Fosburgh. How Roseann Quinn Connects to Crime scene The crime scene had been effectively sanitized. from Roseann Quinn The crime scene had been effectively sanitized. from Roseann Quinn Crime scene A crime scene is any location that may be associated with a committed crime. Crime scenes contain physical evidence that is pertinent to a criminal investigation.This evidence is collected by crime scene investigators (CSIs) and Law enforcement.The location of a crime scene can be the place where the crime took place, or can be any area that contains evidence from the crime itself. Scenes are not only limited to a location, but can be any person, place, or object associated with the criminal behaviors that occurred. After a crime scene has been discovered, it is important that measures are taken to secure and protect the scene from contamination. In order to maintain the integrity of the scene, law enforcement must take action to block off the surrounding area as well as keep track of who comes in and goes out. By taking these precautions, officers can ensure that evidence that is collected can be used in court. Evidence that has become contaminated, tampered with, or mistreated can pollute the scene and cause a case to be thrown out of court. It is important that everything that occurs during the analysis of a crime scene is documented. It is the job of the initial responding officer to make sure that the scene has an extremely coherent and summarized documentation. The documentation should include the officers observations and actions while at the scene. The initial responder is in charge of documenting the appearance and condition of the scene upon arrival. The initial responder will also gather statements and comments from witnesses, victims, and possible suspects. Several other documents are also generated so that a crime scene's integrity is kept intact. These documents include a list of who has been in contact with evidence (chain of custody), as well as a log of what evidence has been collected.


St Andrews Road, Anderson Bridge and Raffles Boulevard are all sections of the Formula One Grand Prix track in which country?

F1 Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit 2017 (Singapore) Tweet By day Singapore is buzzing with life and soul, but when the F1 circus arrives it’s the night that really heats up. Officially called the Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix due to their sponsor SingTel, the circuit is one of the most challenging on the calendar and is a vibrant and unique event to attend. The city state is the only country in the world to host a Formula 1 race which takes place during the night. It is a truly unique experience where the whole city comes to life, and the track is paved by lights. The black skyline is boosted by vibrant lighting and fireworks which bang and pop, all be it slightly quieter than the cars on track. Located in and around the Marina of Singapore, the Marina Bay Street Circuit is a street track with a difference. The F1 cars fly over bridges, pass under motorways and zoom along the bay front; all under the black backdrop of the night’s sky. The whole F1 paddock is living on European time, with breakfast time averaging at around 1pm. Lunch time comes around while the rest of Singapore are tucking into their evening meal, and the driver’s don’t get to do the same until 2 or 3 AM. Bed time matches the sun rise at 5AM, and its back to the normal cycle. This challenging schedule has to be kept up for a good 4-5 days. Singapore F1 Circuit The circuit was originally designed by Hermann Tilke, the “F1 architect” if you will. His original idea was modified by KBR Inc. who then officialised the design and started work. The pit building is situated on a plot of land off Republic Boulevard and sits next to the Singapore Flyer, basically Singapore’s equivalent to the London Eye. The track winds around real city roads which creates a bumpy surface, which is quite narrow in places. Map of the Singapore F1 Marina Bay Street Circuit After the relatively short pit straight, the cars are flung into the tricky turn 1, 2 and 3 complexes. After the left, right, left comes Turn 4 (which is barely there) before a short break. Then comes turn 5 which is an important corner as it leads on to the long Raffles Boulevard straight. Since 2011, this has been where the DRS zone is situated and is key for boosting overtaking on the tight circuit. Turn 6 splits the straight up, while turn 7 is the best overtaking opportunity. After that tight left comes another equally 90 degree right, before a similar turn 9. This leads on to St Andrews road which creates a sling shot for the controversial turn 10. Dubbed the “Singapore sling”, it features 3 high kerbs which can effectively be straight lined. It’s one of those corners which is sort of a chicane, sort of a straight and sort of a corner. The kerbs were the main problem, with drivers often being pitched high into the air. After the drivers voiced their concern for the 2009 race, the high kerbing which was described as “hitting a little tortoise” was lowered. Despite these changes, we still saw drivers being launched; most recently Kamui Kobayashi who did it twice in 1 Grand Prix weekend. After turn 10 comes a gentle chicane which leads the cars over the Anderson Bridge and into a tight hairpin. Traction out of turn 13 is key for the long(ish) straight which follows it. The cars then brake down from 280KPH and turn left onto Raffles avenue. The circuit gets quite narrow from here, limiting overtaking. 15, 16 and 17 come up fast, weaving around a temporary grand stand. The circuit then unusually dips under the grandstand, which has been called the “floating platform”. After that chicane comes another, but in the opposite direction of right, left. The final 2 corners, basically a single apex left which is followed by another apex that the drivers avoid, lead on to the pit straight and past the iconic Singapore flyer. Singapore F1 Grand Prix Races The first race held on the street circuit was eventually won by Fernando Alonso, driving for the Renault team. The race itself was not particularly spectacular, but it was not until a year later where the result really caught the attention of th


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In the Painting ‘The Last Supper’ by Leonardo Da Vinci, who is said to be seated on the right-hand side of Jesus?

The Da Vinci Code and The Last Supper | Evidence To Believe The Da Vinci Code and The Last Supper The Da Vinci Code and The Last Supper What does The Da Vinci Code have to do with Leonardo’s painting “The Last Supper”?  Several outlandish claims are being made in reference to this famous painting by Dan Brown in his novel, The Da Vinci Code. – here are some examples: Dan Brown uses the painting to promote the idea that Da Vinci painted Mary Magdalene into “the last supper”, at the right hand of Jesus:  P.243: The person to the right of Jesus is recognized by Sophie in the book as a woman:  “The individual had flowing red hair, delicate folded hands, and the hint of a bosom.  It was, without a doubt … female”.  “That’s a woman!”, exclaimed Sophie.  Brown is fond of saying that we see only what we want to see.  Take care to note that Leonardo portrayed other masculine biblical characters with a feminine appearance – in his work Saint John the Baptist (c. 1413-1416)4, St. John the Baptist – a very ruddy character according to biblical records – is depicted as a feminine character with long flowing hair and delicate hands.  Is it any surprise that John the Apostle might be depicted in a similar fashion?  And if one inspects “The Last Supper” carefully, there is in fact is no hint of a bosom – unless one wants to see that in the painting. He further promotes the notion that the “holy grail” is missing from the painting because Leonardo was trying to communicate a secret message – ie., that “the Holy Grail” was not a physical drinking cup, but rather the womb of Mary Magdalene! But why do we expect to see a large chalice emblazoned with the letters “The Holy Grail”?  Only if we fall for legend and popular lore.  Look closely at the painting, and you will see that Jesus, as well as His followers, all have drinking cups.  Jesus’ cup (“the holy grail”) is next to his left hand, while His right hand is extended over a piece of bread.1 First Things First First, lets get some basic facts straight. Leonardo was not at “the last supper”, which occurred some 1,500 years before he was born.  He was painting his interpretation, in accordance with his painting style, of what took place at “the last supper”.  If we want the facts, we have to go back to the earliest historical records of what transpired – the gospels. Leonardo was not a bible scholar, and indeed may have had his own agenda in terms of notions he wanted to portray in his paintings.  If we want the facts, we have to go back to the earliest historical records. The earliest historical records (the New Testament gospels) record that Jesus and the twelve apostles were present at the last supper. There are also twelve persons at the table in the painting, plus Jesus.  There is no indication in the gospel records that Mary Magdalene was present, much less seated at the right hand of Jesus. Dan Brown makes the point in his book that the reason people don’t notice that the person in the painting next to Jesus is a woman is because of our “preconceived notions” (p 243).  Is it possible that Dan Brown has a preconceived notion about what he wants to see in the painting?  Perhaps he sees Mary Magdalene there because he wants to see her there. Perhaps others of us are doing the same thing.  The Gospels Show that Mary Was Not Present at The Last Supper According to the three synoptic gospels, the twelve apostles were present with Jesus at the last supper.  No mention is made of Mary Magdalene or anyone else being present at the supper: Matthew 26:20:  “Now when evening had come, He sat down withthe twelve.” Mark 14:17: “In the evening He came with the twelve.  Now as they sat and ate …” Luke 22:14:  “And when the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him.” The twelve apostles that appear in the painting “The Last Supper” are listed in Mark 3:16-19 as: Simon Peter Simon the Cananite Judas Iscariot John’s gospel records the last supper activities in John Chapter 13.  Although it doesn’t specifically say “the twelve” sat down with Him, as in the synoptic gospels, we may in


Which US fashion designer directed the 2009 film ‘A Single Man’?

A Single Man (Soundtrack) - 01 Stillness of the Mind - YouTube A Single Man (Soundtrack) - 01 Stillness of the Mind Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 10, 2010 A Single Man is a 2009 American drama film based on the Christopher Isherwood novel of the same name. It was directed by famous fashion designer Tom Ford, who had to finance it himself, as it was his directorial debut. The film stars Colin Firth as the protagonist George Falconer, a gay British university professor living in Southern California in 1962. Music Composer: Abel Korzeniowski & Shigeru Umebayashi Performer : Various Artists


‘El Draque’ was the Spanish nickname of which English sea captain and privateer?

Pirates and Privateers - Sir Francis Drake Sources · Blackbeard · Drake · Gráinne O'Malley · Captain Kidd Sir Francis Drake, navigator and privateer, is one of the greatest English sea-captains of all time. Revered as a hero in the fight against the Armada and despised as an upstart by the old nobility, Drake epitomizes the self-made Elizabethan privateer, rapacious in the hunt for treasure (especially Spanish treasure) but daring and visionary in exploration. Drake and his crew are remembered as the first Englishmen to circumnavigate the globe, claiming a portion of California for Elizabeth along the way. His attack on Cadiz and his devastating raids on the Spanish Main earned him the fear and the grudging respect of the Spaniards, who call him El Draque, "The Dragon". Drake's exploits are the distant inspiration for the adventures of Captain Geoffrey Thorpe (Errol Flynn) in Michael Curtiz's film The Sea-Hawk, which has nothing but the title in common with the Rafael Sabatini novel of the same name. Nova Albion June 17, 1579 In 38 deg.30 min. We fell in with a fit and    convenient harbor and June 17, came to anchor    there, where we stayed till the 23 July. During all    which time, not withstanding it was the height of    summer, we were continually visited with nipping    cold, neither could we at any time within a    fourteen day period find the air so clear as to be able    to take height the sun or stars. [from The World  Encompassed] "Nova Albion" was the name Drake gave to the land he claimed for Elizabeth I on the western coast of North America. In some parts of the Pacific Northwest, the argument over where exactly Drake landed dwarfs the argument over who wrote Shakespeare's plays. Much of the evidence is based on an inset on Jodocus Hondius's map of Drake's circumnavigation (c. 1596), showing a bay or inlet labeled "Portus Novae Albionis" - Drake's harbor. The Drake Exploration Society publishes The Drake Broadside , which takes the traditional view and concludes "The Drake Navigators Guild have proved beyond question that Drake sojourned at Drakes Bay [Marin, California] and Estero ... Sir David and Michael Turner have visited the area and are convinced that the Guild have correctly documented Drake�s movements in California. History is visited by those who wish to make a name for themselves by re-inventing characters, events and places. Unfortunately this has hindered the universal acceptance of the Guild�s work which began nearly forty years ago." Here are some of the dissenting views:


In the Jewish calendar, what is the third month of the religious year called?

What are the names of the Jewish months? - miscellaneous the jewish calendar What are the names of the Jewish months? Although the Jewish New Year is on the first of the Jewish month Tishrei refers to the Jewish months as beginning from Nissan (around March), the month in which the Jewish people left Egypt. So here they are beginning from Nissan: 1. Nissan (March/April), contains the holiday Passover —pronounced ee-yahr—(April/May), contains the Second Passover and  Lag b'Omer .* 3. (June/July), contains the fast day 17th of Tammuz .* 5. (July/August), contains the fast day Tishah B’av .* 6. (August/September), month of introspection leading up to the New Year. 7. Tishrei (September/October), contains (October/November)—commonly known as Cheshvan. 9. (December/January), contains the fast day 10th of Tevet .* 11. (January/February), contains Tu Bishvat (New Year for trees).* 12. (Febuary/March), contains the fast of Esther and the holiday of Purim Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in ). Email to a friend Loading... Torah Torah is G–d’s teaching to man. In general terms, we refer to the Five Books of Moses as “The Torah.” But in truth, all Jewish beliefs and laws are part of the Torah. Passover A Biblically mandated early-spring festival celebrating the Jewish exodus from Egypt in the year 1312 BCE. Rosh Hashanah The Jewish New Year. An early autumn two day holiday marking the creation of Adam and Eve. On this day we hear the blasts of the ram's horn and accept G-d's sovereignty upon ourselves and the world. On Rosh Hashanah we pray that G-d should grant us all a sweet New Year. Sukkot A seven day autumn festival commemorating the miracle of the Heavenly Clouds which enveloped the Jews while traveling in the desert for forty years. On this holiday we dwell in makeshift booths and shake the Four Species. Shevat The eleventh month on the Jewish calendar, normally corresponding to January-February. Tishrei The seventh month of the Jewish calendar. This month, which arrives in early autumn, has more holidays than any other month: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Yom Kippur Day of Atonement. This late-autumn high-holiday is the holiest day of the year. We devote this day to repentance and all healthy adults are required to fast. Purim A one-day holiday celebrated in late winter commemorating the miraculous deliverance of the Jewish people from a decree of annihilation issued by Persian King Ahasuerus in the year 356 BCE. Chanukah An eight day mid-winter holiday marking: 1) The miraculous defeat of the mighty Syrian-Greek armies by the undermanned Maccabis in the year 140 BCE. 2) Upon their victory, the oil in the Menorah, sufficient fuel for one night only, burned for eight days and nights. Adar The twelfth month on the Jewish calendar. This month (which falls out approx. February-March), is the most joyous month on the calendar due to the holiday of Purim which is on the 14th and 15th of this month. Nissan The first month of the Jewish calendar. This month, which falls out in early spring, is known for the holiday of Passover which starts on the 15th of Nissan. Tevet The tenth month on the Jewish calendar. Falls out in mid-winter. Shavuot Early summer festival marking the day when the Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai in the year 2448 (1312 BCE). Iyar The second month on the Jewish calendar, normally corresponding to April-May. The 18th of this month is the holiday of Lag b'Omer. Sivan The third month on the Jewish calendar, normally corresponding to May-June. This month features the holiday of Shavuot. Kislev The ninth month on the Jewish calendar, normally corresponding to November-December. The holiday of Chanukah starts on the 25th of this month. Elul The 6th month on the Jewish calendar, normally corresponding to August-September. This is the month which precedes Tishrei, the month of the High Holidays, and is a month of introspection and repentance. Cheshvan The eighth month of the Jewish calendar, normally corresponding to October-November. Av The fifth month of t


During which year did the first RHS Chelsea Flower Show take place?

History of RHS Chelsea Flower Show / RHS Gardening How Chelsea became the world's most famous flower show Fascinating facts The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. It used to be Britain’s largest flower show (it has now been overtaken by Hampton Court), but is still the most prestigious. From the beginning it has contained both nursery exhibits and model gardens. Every year there have been exhibits from foreign countries as well as from Britain. It is the flower show most associated with the Royal family, who attend the opening day every year. Did you know? The RHS Great Spring Show was first held in the now vanished RHS garden in Kensington in 1862. Between 1888 and 1911 it was held in the Temple Gardens. It moved to its current site at Chelsea Hospital in 1913. The Chelsea rules forbid the use of coloured sculptures. So garden gnomes have been forbidden throughout its history. One frequent exhibitor, Jekka McVicar, used to smuggle a gnome into her exhibits… Of the firms that exhibited at the first Show in 1913, three are still showing: Kelways, McBean’s Orchids, and Blackmore and Langdon. In 1912 the Great Spring Show was cancelled in order to hold the Royal International Horticultural Exhibition, which was held at Chelsea Hospital. It was the success of this event that made the RHS move the Great Spring Show to Chelsea next year. The Great Marquee, which was first put up in 1951, was named in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest tent (3½ acres). It was replaced by the current modular structure in 2000. The remains of the old tent were cut up and used to make 7000 bags, aprons, and jackets. 1979 was the first year in which the turnstiles had to be closed to prevent overcrowding. Since then a ceiling has been put on the number of tickets sold, with a cap on visitors being introduced in 1988. Exhibits of flower arranging have appeared every year since 1948, and by 1956 there were so many as to require a separate tent.


Who played George Russell in the 1960’s UK television series ‘George and the Dragon’?

George and the Dragon (TV Series 1966–1968) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error a list of 521 titles created 11 Jun 2011 a list of 1320 titles created 20 Nov 2014 a list of 58 titles created 4 months ago Title: George and the Dragon (1966–1968) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? 19 November 1966 (UK) See more  » Filming Locations: (Hertford, England) – See all my reviews Skirt-chasing chauffeur George (wizened dirty old man Sid James) meets his match when his employer hires the formidable Gabrielle Dragon (the scarily ferocious Peggy Mount) as a new housekeeper. The ATV sitcom ran from 1966-68 for 26 episodes, no small achievement for a programme effectively based on one long mother-in-law joke and James' trademark lecherous cackle. James and Mount are a fine match and the banter sparking off every locking of horns has lost none of its comedy value. Meanwhile, John Le Mesurier is at his vague, dry best as the retired colonel who referees their sparring. It's dated, inevitably, but there're still plenty of laughs in the Odd Couple friction 16 of 16 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Pearl Jem is a tribute band to which well known band?

Pearl Jam UK - The World's Greatest Pearl Jam Tribute Welcome back to the (new) official website of Pearl Jam UK – The Worlds Greatest Pearl Jam Tribute. It’s been a long time coming after taking most of the year off, but we’re Read More … Share this


Which is the fifth largest country in the world by area?

10 Largest Countries In The World - 10 Most Today 10 Largest Countries In The World 2 Comments The following is a list of the largest countries by area in the world: 1. Russia – Largest country in the world by far with a size of 17,098,242 square km (6,601,668 square mi) St. Basil Cathedral near the Kremlin, Moscow (source: wiki) 2. Canada – Second largest in the world and largest in the Americas with 9,984,670 square km (3,855,100 sq ml). It is also the country with the most water in the world (8.93% of it’s total size is water) The Skyline of Toronto, Canada (source: wiki)   3. China – Third in the world and the largest in Asia: 9,706,961 sq km (3,747,879 sq mi) China is the third largest country in the world. Shanghai, China (source: wiki)Shanghai, China (source: wiki)   4. United States – Fourth largest in the world: 9,629,091 sq km (3,717,813 sq mi). It is only slightly smaller than China The United States is the fourth largest country in the world (Skyline of Manhattan) (source: wiki)   5. Brazil – 5th largest in the world and the largest country in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere: 8,514,877 sq km (3,287,612 sq mi) Corcovado statue in Rio, Brazil (source: wiki)   6. Australia – 6th largest in the world and the largest country in Oceania, as well as the largest country without land borders: 7,692,024 sq km (2,969,907 sq mi) Sydney, Australia. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world (source: Rodney Haywood)   7. India – 7th largest in the world but less than half the size of Australia: 3,166,414 sq km (1,222,559 sq mi) The Taj Mahal – a symbol of India – 7th largest country (source: wiki)   8. Argentina – 8th in the world with a size of 2,780,400 sq km (1,073,500 sq mi) The Casa Rosada (pink house) in Plaza de Mayo, known landmark in Buenos Aires (source: wiki)   9. Kazakhstan – In the 9th place and just slightly smaller than Argentina: 2,724,900 sq km (1,052,100 sq mi) Downtown Astana – the capital of Kazakhstan (source: wiki) 10. Algeria – 10th largest in the world but the largest country in Africa: 2,381,741 sq km (919,595 sq mi) The Monument Of The Martyrs in Algiers – capital of Algeria (source: wiki)


In which year was British monarch Queen Victoria born?

BBC - iWonder - Queen Victoria: The woman who redefined Britain’s monarchy Queen Victoria: The woman who redefined Britain’s monarchy 24 May, 1819 Presented byProfessor Kate WilliamsRoyal historian A headstrong head of state Queen Victoria restored the reputation of a monarchy tarnished by the extravagance of her royal uncles. She also shaped a new role for the Royal Family, reconnecting it with the public through civic duties. At just 4ft 11in tall, Victoria was a towering presence as a symbol of her Empire. She and her husband Albert and their nine children came to symbolise a new, confident age. 24 May, 1819 Bridgeman A portrait of Princess Victoria and her mother Victoria, Duchess of Kent in 1824. Alexandrina Victoria was born to the Duchess of Kent. Her father was the fourth son of George III and she was fifth in line to the throne. However, she had three elderly uncles ahead of her in the succession. So when her father died when she was eight months her prospects of becoming queen were good. The princess, known as Victoria, was raised at Kensington Palace. She was educated by her governess Baroness Lehzen, who taught her languages, arithmetic, drawing and music. Her widowed mother was lonely and depended utterly on John Conroy – a servant of her former husband who was bent on power. As plump as a partridge Baby Victoria described by Baron Stockmar, doctor to her German uncle Prince Leopold 1820-1837 Mary Evans An engraved portrait showing Victoria in 1834. She had a sheltered childhood. After the death of two uncles, the teenage Victoria became heir to her final surviving uncle King William IV. But Victoria's youth was dominated by strict rules known as the 'Kensington System'. These rules included sharing a room with her mother and having no time alone. The system was designed by John Conroy, who hoped to manipulate her to gain further power and influence. When Victoria was 13 she was taken on a tour of the Midlands so that Conroy and her mother could show her off to the public. The princess found it exhausting and became increasingly stubborn. She started writing a diary. The men, women, children, country and houses are all black... I just now see an extraordinary building flaming with fire. Victoria's first journal entry, a train near Birmingham, 2 August 1832 20 June 1837 Victoria becomes Queen Victoria is welcomed into the City of London for the first time as Queen. Victoria succeeded her uncle William IV, just weeks after her 18th birthday. Her first request was an hour alone, something denied to her until then. Victoria moved to Buckingham Palace making it her official royal residence in London. She began exerting her will by exiling her mother to live in distant rooms. She also banned John Conroy the courtier who made her childhood miserable – from her state apartments. The young Queen was charmed by her first prime minister, Lord Melbourne, who was both fatherly and admiring. She became the richest woman in the world after Parliament granted her an annuity of £385,000. Lord Conyngham then acquainted me that my poor Uncle, the King, was no more… and consequently that I am Queen. Journal entry, 20 June 1837 28 June 1838 He was so kind, so affectionate; oh! to feel I was, and am, loved by such an Angel as Albert, was too great delight to describe! Journal entry, 15 October 1839 10 June 1840 Victoria survives an assassination attempt A lithograph depicting the first assassination attempt on Victoria. The Queen – who often rode in an open carriage – was the target of eight attempts to kill or assault her during her lifetime. In the first attempt a teenager called Edward Oxford fired at her as she was out driving with Albert near Buckingham Palace. The gunman was seized by onlookers. The Queen was shaken but managed to smile at crowds on her return trip through Hyde Park. Oxford was later found to be of ‘unsound mind’ and sent to Bedlam (the state criminal lunatic asylum). He was released in 1867 and deported to Australia. All of the Queen’s assailants worked alone and were judged to have mental health conditio


Thermophobia is the abnormal fear of what?

Thermophobia | definition of thermophobia by Medical dictionary Thermophobia | definition of thermophobia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/thermophobia Also found in: Dictionary , Encyclopedia . ther·mo·pho·bi·a (ther'mō-fō'bē-ă), Psychology Fear of heat. See Phobia . thermophobia (thĕr″mō-fō′bē-ă) [″ + phobos, fear] An abnormal dread of heat. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


A square knot is another term for which type of knot?

Square Knot (Reef Knot) | How to tie the Square Knot (Reef Knot) | Basics Knots Square Knot (Reef Knot) View Video Square Knot (Reef Knot) Tying Take two ropes and cross them (red over blue) to form a half knot. Cross them a second time (red over blue again) and pull the ends tight to form the Square Knot. Square Knot (Reef Knot) Details First Knot: The Square (Reef) Knot  ( ABOK # 1402, p 258) is usually learned when we tie the laces on our first pair of shoes. Admittedly it is usually a bow that we tie - but the underlying knot is a Square (Reef) Knot. We also learn just how unsatisfactory the knot is. It slips, it comes undone, it jams, and it is all too easy to tie a Granny instead which behaves even less well. Purpose: It is intended to be a binding knot and, tied in the right material against a curved surface, the first Half Knot may bind – but it cannot be trusted. That is why surgeons use an extra turn in the first Half Knot – to achieve the binding required while they prepare the second Half Knot. Square Knot Capsizing Square Knot Capsizing Caution: This picture demonstrates how even a "Stack" of Square Knots can capsize and pull undone. These photographs were created by pulling on the ends of the red rope.  "There have probably been more lives lost as a result of using a Square Knot as a bend (to tie two ropes together) than from the failure of any other half dozen knots combined." ( ABOK page 258). Never use it for critical loads. Uses: Nevertheless, the Square (Reef) knot has many uses but not where safety is critical, e.g., you can tie a sail cover over a sail; you can tie the string on a gift; and you can tie the laces on your shoes (if they still come with laces). It is also one of the many knots used in macrame. More importantly, the experience of tying a Square Knot teaches the fundamental process of tying a Half Knot or Half Hitch. Variations: The final Frames of the Animation show several variations: the Granny is shown because it is so commonly tied in error; the Double Throw Knot or Surgical Knot is very commonly used by Surgeons as the first part of a Ligature; and the Thief Knot is included for interest as the final frame, even though it is a useless knot. When the Square (Reef) Knot is used it is common to add additional Half Knots as security - a tribute to how unsatisfactory a knot it is. A better alternative may be to use two Surgeon's Half Knots, which make better binding knots for each stage and a secure final knot. When the second Half Surgeon's Knots is tied as a bow, it makes a Secure Shoelace Bow . The Square (Reef) knot can also be tied using bights (loops).  For example, to use up long shoelaces, the knot can be tied with loops from the start. This means the final "bow" cannot be untied by pulling the ends - but it makes a secure knot. Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material. Copyright


What was the middle name of late US author Truman Capote?

Truman Capote - Author - Biography.com Truman Capote Truman Capote was a trailblazing writer of Southern descent known for the works Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, among others. IN THESE GROUPS quotes “I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.” “To me the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it is about but the inner music that words make.” “My major regret in life is that my childhood was unnecessarily lonely.” “Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade, just as a painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.” “Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act.” Truman Capote Truman Capote - Mini Bio (TV-14; 3:32) Known as the originator of the true-crime novel, Truman Capote was both a renowned author as well as a controversial celebrity. His non-fiction novel, "In Cold Blood," became an international best-seller. Synopsis Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 30, 1924, Truman Capote went on to become a professional writer, making waves with his debut novel Other Voices, Other Rooms. His novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1958) was adapted into a popular film, and his book In Cold Blood (1966) was a pioneering form of narrative non-fiction. Capote spent his later years pursuing celebrity and struggled with drug addiction. He died in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. Early Life Acclaimed writer Truman Capote was born Truman Streckfus Persons on September 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the 20th century's most well-known writers, Capote was as fascinating a character as those who appeared in his stories. His parents were an odd pair—a small-town girl named Lillie Mae and a charming schemer called Arch—and they largely neglected their son, often leaving him in the care of others. Capote spent much of his young life in the care of his mother's relatives in Monroeville, Alabama. In Monroeville, Capote befriended a young Harper Lee. The two were opposites—Capote was a sensitive boy who was picked on by other kids for being a wimp, while Lee was a rough and tumble tomboy. Despite their differences, Lee found Capote to be a delight, calling him "a pocket Merlin" for his creative and inventive ways. Little did these playful pals know that they would both become famous writers one day. While he had fun with his friends, Capote also had to struggle with his nightmarish family life. Seeing little of his mother and his father over the years, he often wrestled with feeling abandoned by them. One of the few times he caught their interest was during their divorce with each of them fighting for custody as a way to hurt the other. Capote finally did get to live with his mother full time in 1932, but this reunion did not turn out as he had hoped. He moved to New York City to live with her and his new stepfather, Joe Capote. His once-doting mother was quite different once he started to encounter her on a daily basis. Lillie Mae—now calling herself Nina—could easily be cruel or kind to Truman, and he never knew what to expect from her. She often picked on him for his effeminate ways, and for not being like other boys. His stepfather seemed to be a more stable personality in the home, but Truman was not interested in his help or support at the time. Still, he was officially adopted by his stepfather, and his name was changed to Truman Garcia Capote in 1935. A mediocre student, Capote did well in the courses that interested him and paid little attention in those that did not. He attended a private boys' school in Manhattan from 1933 to 1936, where he charmed some of his classmates. An unusual boy, Capote had a gift for telling stories and entertaining people. His mother wanted to make him more masculine, and thought that sending him to a military academy would be the answer. The 1936-1937 school year proved to be a disaster for Capote. The smallest in his class, he was often picked on by the other cadets. Returning to Manhattan, Capote started to attract attention for his work at school.


The Stotinka is a unit of currency of which European country?

Currencies in Europe Currencies in Europe Which countries use the Euro as their currency? Scandinavian Currency - Scandinavian Coins & Bills.  © TAM112007 Share By Terri Mapes Most of Europe is now using a single currency, the Euro. How did Europe go from countless currencies to one common currency? In 1999, the European Union took a large step towards a unified Europe. 11 countries formed an economic and political structure within the European states. Membership to the EU became something to aspire to, as the organization gave significant support and financial aid to countries wishing to meet the required criteria. Each member of the Eurozone now shared the same currency , known as the Euro, which was to replace their own individual monetary units. These countries only started the Euro as the official currency in early 2002. Using a single currency in all of the 23 participating countries makes things a bit more simple for travelers. But which are these 23 European countries? The original 11 countries of the EU are: Austria Portugal Spain Since the introduction of the Euro, 12 more countries have started using the Euro as formal currency. continue reading below our video Best Road Trip Apps Slovenia Vatican City Technically speaking, Andorra, Kosovo, Montenegro, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City aren’t members of the European Union. However, they have found it beneficial to adapt to the new currency regardless. A special agreement has been reached with these countries that allow them to issue Euro coins with their own national emblems. The Euro currency is currently one of the world’s most powerful currencies, and Latvia and Lithuania are expected to convert to using the Euro very soon. The Euro’s international symbol is €, with the abbreviation of EUR and is comprised of 100 Cents. As mentioned, the hard currency was only introduced on 1st January 2002, when it replaced are the respective previous currencies of the countries who joined the Eurozone. The European Central Bank might be responsible for the authorization of the issuing of these notes, but the duty of putting the money into circulation rests on the national banks itself. The designs and features on the notes are consistent throughout all the Euro-using countries, and are available in denominations of EUR 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. Each of the Euro coins has the same common front-sided design, with the exception of certain countries who are allowed to print their individual national designs on the back. The technical features such as size, weight and material used are the same. With the Euro, there are 8 coin denominations in total, which includes 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 Cents and 1 and 2 Euro coins. The size of the coins increases with their value. Not all Eurozone countries use the 1 and 2 cent coins. Finland is a prime example. Which European countries have a different currency? Some of the Western European nations not participating in the conversion are the United Kingdom, Sweden (even if they are facing pressure to adopt the Euro), Denmark, Norway and independent Switzerland. Aside from the Euro and Crowns (Krona/Kroner) used in the Scandinavian countries, there are only two other major currencies in Europe: The Great Britain Pound (GBP) and The Swiss Franc (CHF). Other European countries have not met the required economic standards to join the Euro, or do not belong to the Eurozone. These countries are still using their own currency, so you will need to exchange your funds upon visiting them. The countries include: Bulgaria – Bulgarian Lev – BGN Czech Republic – Czech Koruna – CZK Hungary – Hungarian Forint


Apple - Spartan - tasting notes, identification, reviews (Use the form at the bottom to add your own comments about this variety) 31 Oct 2016  John,  WILTSHIRE, United Kingdom This is probably my favourite eating apple, which surprises me as I normally don't like McIntosh-style apples at all. In fact this is the apple the McIntosh probably wishes it could be - sweet and acid in really good balance with a hint of burnt caramel, almost toffee-apple flavour. Grows well and always gives a good crop. 02 Nov 2015  Johnhill0103@Sky.Com,  HERTS, United Kingdom Yuk too sweet and not enough acidity for my taste. 24 Jul 2014  Kelly Albert,  ALBERTA, Canada The Spartan is by far my favorite apple. I found our stores are carrying so many different varieties of apples but the Spartan is hard to find. WHY? Nothing compares to it! 30 Aug 2013  John Murren,  OR, United States I love this apple! I grow about 8 or 10 different kinds of apples, and this one is ALWAYS the best producer AND the one tree that is the least affected by scab or insects (I only spray minimally). Plus it has the most beautiful fruit while on the tree. An all around winner! 15 Jan 2013  Bo and Brent,  NY, United States Brent - a sweet apple with a crisp bright white flesh. also has a very small core which means more appley goodness for you to enjoy. 19 Mar 2012  M. Reed,  TX, United States Just tried my first Spartan. This is March and it was a bit mealy from storage, but the flavor was excellent. Very reminiscent of a Mac--sweet and tart together. Bet it's fantastic right off the tree! 01 Dec 2011  Bmckechnie,  FIFE, United Kingdom I have just eaten one of the tastiest apples out of a Sainsbury family pack, I never thought that I would be so interested to find out what type of apple it was . The Spartan now has my vote for a snack or an addition to a ploughman's lunch. 22 Oct 2011  Fritz Dygert,  OREGON, United States We just bought our tree last week and planted it. Hopefully next year it will bear fruit. 20 Oct 2011  N. Buck,  CAMBRIDGESHIRE, United Kingdom My Spartan remain very healthy and completely pest and disease-free (Eastern UK) despite the claims that they are supposed to be prone to canker or other diseases - but perhaps that will come as the trees age. The tree itself is about medium vigour or perhaps slightly less than medium if allowed to crop heavily at a young age - which can happen because it is quite precocious and fertile. The fruit is remarkably free from pest or fungal damage, although if the skin (which is quite thick and has a yeasty "bloom") is broken, the fruits succumb surprisingly quickly to brown rot. With us having an unusually warm spring followed by an unusually cool summer, the fruits have been of inferior quality this year; developing the notorious "metallic" and "woody" taste (woody as in the taste when you lick your ice-lolly stick) which can happen occasionally. In most years, the Spartan fruit produced here is good, and palatable to most people; fairly sweet and juicy, with hints of melon and strawberry. Fruit tends to lose its quality after a few months of storage - tasting fermented and losing its texture, although, like Red Delicious, can still look excellent on the outside. 05 Oct 2009  Gina Sherwood,  United Kingdom I purchased some of these the other day from a farmers market, who come to our local town once a month. This is the first time that I have tried them and they were recommended and I must admit they were absolutely gorgeous. 23 Aug 2009  Carole Gedney,  United Kingdom I have a family apple tree where Spartan is the dominant apple. It is usually a prolific flowerer/fruiter with the odd year off for recuperation. Although the apple is good, every year I lose most of the crop due to a worm parasite which seems to burrow into virtually evey apple on the tree. For this reason, most of the apples end up in pies or discarded. 16 Mar 2009  Craig,  VANCOUVER, Canada My neighbour has one in his garden and it fruits well and is resistent to the typical Pacific Northwest crop of diseases. Tastey too. 06 Oct


Bee, Giant and Broad-tailed are all species of which bird?

How To Enjoy Hummingbirds | (where do hummingbirds live in the world) Hummingbirds are found only in North America and South America. Their  range extends as far north as southeastern Alaska and extends as far south as southern Chile. South America has the biggest variety of hummingbirds and more than half the species are found there. The country of Ecuador in northwestern South America has the largest number of hummingbirds of any one country with 163 different species. There are over fifty species of hummingbirds that regularly breed in Mexico. Sixteen different species of hummingbirds breed in the United States , but the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only one that breeds east of the Mississippi River. And four species breed in Canada. * white-eared   Hylocharis leucotis The Hummingbird Size Information Hummingbird’s size ranges from the smallest (the Bee Hummingbird of Cuba that weighs about 2.2 grams) ….. to the largest (the Giant Hummingbird of South America that weighs about 20 grams). The smallest hummingbird, and as a matter of fact, the smallest bird on earth, is the Bee Hummingbird. With a length of only 2.25 inches, the Bee Hummingbird isn’t much larger than a bee. The largest hummingbird, the Giant Hummingbird , is about 8 inches in length, or about the size of a  large starling. The common Ruby-throated Hummingbird that most people are familiar with….. weighs about 3 grams. A hummingbirds  weight will almost double this amount as they put on fat in getting ready for migration. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are about 3 1/2 inches from the tip of their beaks to the tip of their tales. The female Ruby-throated hummingbirds are about 15 to 20% larger than the male Ruby-throated hummingbird. Giant hummingbird videos: This baby Giant Hummingbird landed on our ledge. Normally they are very timid, but this one stayed around for over an hour. Even as a baby they are still larger than all other hummingbirds. Most people recognize hummingbirds as the very tiny creatures we often see near our homes. However, not all hummingbirds are small. Giant hummingbirds are the largest of the 320 hummingbird species. The North Carolina Zoo exhibits five giant hummingbirds, which are very rare in captivity, in its Sonoran Desert habitat.   The Hummingbird Flight Information Unlike other birds, a hummingbird can rotate its wings in a circle. Because of this special hummingbird fact, they are the only bird that can fly both forwards and backwards. They can also fly up, down, sideways, hover in one spot, or fly upside down for short distances. The hummingbird flight muscles make up 30% of a hummingbirds total body weight. The Hummingbird video: watch this incredible video of a hummingbirds wing movement in super slow motion. They flap their wings up to 70 times per second; it’s heart rate can reach 1,260 beats per minute. Normal flight speed for hummingbirds is about 25 miles per hour, but they have been clocked at speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour during their courtship dives. During normal flight the wings beat about 60-80 times per second. In their courtship dives they might beat up to 200 times per second. A courtship dive is an elaborate display of flight performed by the male hummingbird at the start of the nesting season. The male hummingbird will climb high into the air (up to 60 feet or more) and dive towards the ground and forming a wide arc, climbs back into the air to about the same height. These dives, forming a wide U-shaped pattern, my be performed 3 or 4 times in rapid succession. These hummingbird courtship dives are performed to attracted the attention of the female hummingbirds and to ward off other male hummingbirds that might be in the area. Click on the play button below to view the Anna’s hummingbird video on courtship which shows everything from the adding of pieces of lichen and plant down to the nest, to the courtship dive of the male bird to get the females attention, the male and female Anna’s in flight together, followed by the eggs in the nest. Then see the female Anna’s hummingbird feeding the very


Who founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870?

Standard Oil Company - Ohio 1870 Standard Oil Company - Ohio 1870 Product #: newitem1135976214 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION   Beautiful SCARCE unissued certificate from the Standard Oil Company printed in 1870 when the company was founded. This historic document has an ornate border around it with a vignette of the U. S. Capitol and patriotic vignette of a woman brandishing a sword and a large American flag. This item is over 146 years old.  The Standard Oil Company preceded the Standard Oil Trust Company. Issued certificates from the Standard Oil Company that are signed by Rockefeller sell for from $6000 to $10000 each. Certificate Vignette Certificate Vignette John. D. Rockefeller John Davison Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was the guiding force behind the creation and development of the Standard Oil Company, which grew to dominate the oil industry and became one of the first big trusts in the United States, thus engendering much controversy and opposition regarding its business practices and form of organization. Rockefeller also was one of the first major philanthropists in the U.S., establishing several important foundations and donating a total of $540 million to charitable purposes. Rockefeller was born on farm at Richford, in Tioga County, New York, on July 8, 1839, the second of the six children of William A. and Eliza (Davison) Rockefeller. The family lived in modest circumstances. When he was a boy, the family moved to Moravia and later to Owego, New York, before going west to Ohio in 1853. The Rockefellers bought a house in Strongsville, near Cleveland, and John entered Central High School in Cleveland. While he was a student he rented a room in the city and joined the Erie Street Baptist Church, which later became the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Active in its affairs, he became a trustee of the church at the age of 21. He left high school in 1855 to take a business course at Folsom Mercantile College. He completed the six-month course in three months and, after looking for a job for six weeks, was employed as assistant bookkeeper by Hewitt & Tuttle, a small firm of commission merchants and produce shippers. Rockefeller was not paid until after he had worked there three months, when Hewitt gave him $50 ($3.57 a week) and told him that his salary was being increased to $25 a month. A few months later he became the cashier and bookkeeper. In 1859, with $1,000 he had saved and another $1,000 borrowed from his father, Rockefeller formed a partnership in the commission business with another young man, Maurice B. Clark. In that same year the first oil well was drilled at Titusville in western Pennsylvania, giving rise to the petroleum industry. Cleveland soon became a major refining center of the booming new industry, and in 1863 Rockefeller and Clark entered the oil business as refiners. Together with a new partner, Samuel Andrews, who had some refining experience, they built and operated an oil refinery under the company name of Andrews, Clark & Co. The firm also continued in the commission business but in 1865 the partners, now five in number, disagreed about the management of their business affairs and decided to sell the refinery to whoever amongst them bid the highest. Rockefeller bought it for $72,500, sold out his other interests and, with Andrews, formed Rockefeller & Andrews. THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY Rockefeller�s stake in the oil industry increased as the industry itself expanded, spurred by the rapidly spreading use of kerosene for lighting. In 1870 he organized The Standard Oil Company along with his brother William, Andrews, Henry M. Flagler, S.V. Harkness, and others. It had a capital of $1 million. By 1872 Standard Oil had purchased and thus controlled nearly all the refining firms in Cleveland, plus two refineries in the New York City area. Before long the company was refining 29,000 barrels of crude oil a day and had its own cooper shop manufacturing wooden barrels. The company also had storage tanks with a capacity of several hundred thousand barrels of oil, warehouses for refined oil, and


Athlete Usain Bolt advertised which media company’s products in 2012?

Virgin Media's Usain Bolt ads banned | Media | The Guardian Virgin Media's Usain Bolt ads banned Watchdog rules claims about broadband speed in cable firm's multimillion-pound TV push are misleading Usain Bolt as Richard Branson in Virgin Media's superfast broadband ad Wednesday 25 July 2012 09.45 EDT First published on Wednesday 25 July 2012 09.45 EDT Close This article is 4 years old The advertising watchdog has banned Virgin Media's multimillion-pound TV campaign featuring Usain Bolt , ruling that the cable firm could not deliver on a promise relating to superfast broadband. Virgin Media's high-profile TV campaign consists of a series of ads featuring the Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter mimicking Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson to promote its £110m move to double broadband speed for its internet customers. Rival internet service provider BT submitted a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority about one of the TV ads, which featured Bolt promising that customers could say "bye-bye to buffering and hello to a superfast broadband". BT claimed that Virgin Media's 4.1 million broadband customers would still experience buffering, where a certain amount of data is downloaded before a music track or video content starts to play, and that the TV campaign was misleading. A Virgin Media spokeswoman said that the tone of the TV ad was clearly light-hearted and that the company was not making an "absolute claim" about the end of buffering. "When one of the world's leading athletes dresses up as a world famous entrepreneur, complete with stuck-on blond beard and space helmet, and says he wants everyone to 'wave bye-bye' to buffering – this should not be taken as an absolute claim that no Virgin Media customer will ever experience buffering ever again," she said. Usain Bolt strikes his trademark pose in the Virgin Media ad Clearcast, which pre-vets TV ad scripts for accuracy before they are made and aired, said it believed that the buffering claim was a "statement of intent" by Virgin Media to significantly improve internet speed. The organisation did not believe that the claim was misleading. However the ASA, which polices the advertising code, said that the TV ad campaign is misleading because Virgin Media's customers might still experience buffering. The watchdog banned the TV ad and told Virgin Media that it cannot make claims that its internet service does not suffer from buffering. In April Virgin Media was forced to pull a TV ad for TiVo featuring David Tennant, after BBC Worldwide complained to the ASA about references to Doctor Who that appeared to commercially endorse the new video recorder. • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email editor@mediaguardian.co.uk or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication". • To get the latest media news to your desktop or mobile, follow MediaGuardian on Twitter and Facebook Nike, Paddy Power and Oddbins launch advertising campaigns coinciding with London 2012 Published: 25 Jul 2012 Sports brand takes on rival Adidas with campaign featuring amateur athletes timed to coincide with opening ceremony. By Mark Sweney Published: 25 Jul 2012 Olympic organisers had ordered campaign be taken down for breaching strict rules on ambush marketing. By Mark Sweney Published: 25 Jul 2012 Billboard campaign across London does not breach Olympic rules, says bookmaker. By Mark Sweney Published: 25 Jul 2012


Siderodromophilia is the sexual arousal caused by which means of transport?

Slow train coming: A brief look at siderodromophilia | drmarkgriffiths Slow train coming: A brief look at siderodromophilia Posted by drmarkgriffiths “[On] February 27th [2012], a man surnamed Cai was taken to court after being arrested by railway police for renting a train lounge car to hold a sex party, with the police preliminarily charging him with violating public decency. [On] February 23rd, Taiwanese [Director of Public Prosecutions] Ye Yijin revealed that someone had booked a [railway] lounge car to hold a “1 woman 18 men” group sex orgy” ( China Smack news item, March 1st,2012). On reading this news item a a year ago, it got me wondering what academic and/or clinical research has been done relating to sexual arousal from and/or in trains. In previous blogs I have examined the relationship between sex and cars (in articles on  objectum sexuality , mechanophilia , and symphorophilia ), and sex and aeroplanes (in an article on acrophilia ), but train sex has not been on my fetishistic radar until I read the Taiwan train orgy story above. Regular readers of my blog probably won’t be surprised to hear that there is a sexual paraphilia relating solely to trains. Both Dr. Anil Aggrawal (in his book Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects of Sexual Crimes and Unusual Sexual Practices) and Dr. Brenda Love (in her Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices) note that the sexual paraphilia where individuals derive sexual arousal and pleasure from trains is called siderodromophilia. Brenda Love claims in her encyclopedia entry on the topic that: “Couples sometimes reserve a cabin and will have sex standing in front of the window as the train passes through a town or a station. Others squeeze into bathrooms and sneak quickies in corner. Trains provide more privacy and opportunity to socialize than airplanes and buses”. Neither Dr. Aggrawal nor Dr. Love appear to distinguish between those people that are sexually aroused by (i) the train itself (i.e., individuals who develop deep emotional and/or romantic attachments to [and have sexual relationships with] specific inanimate objects such as a train), (ii) the potentially sexually stimulating vibrations caused by a travelling on a train (akin to those individuals – usually women – who sit on washing machines in their spin cycles as a source of sexual stimulation), or (iii) having sexual encounters and/or engaging in sexual activity on the train. This latter type of sexual activity may not only include masturbatory acts and consensual sexual activity (like the examples described by Brenda Love in her Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices) but may also include non-consensual sexual acts by those individuals who are into frotteurism and often frequent very busy trains to facilitate their paraphilic behaviour (i.e., individuals, typically male, that derive sexual pleasure and arousal from non-consensually rubbing up against other people (typically but not always female strangers) particularly with their erect penis and/or pelvis). There are certainly objectophiles that claim to have emotional and sexual relationships with trains. The most infamous case is that of the German man (‘Joachim A.’) who claims to have had a longstanding “steady relationship” with a steam locomotive train. In a 2007 article in the German magazine Der Spiegel, Jochaim (who was aged 41 years old at the time of his interview) said: “We’re by no means just straightforward fetishists. For some people, their car becomes a fetish which they use to put themselves in the limelight. For the objectum-sexual, on the other hand, the car itself – and nothing else – is the desired sexual partner, and all sexual fantasies and emotions are focused on it” The article claimed Joachim had “been pretty faithful to his steam locomotive recently” and that he had recognized and accepted his objectum sexuality inclination just prior to his teenage years. He fell “head over heels” in love with a Hammond organ and had “an emotionally and physically very complex and deep relationship, which lasted for years”. The article went on to say that: “


What is the surname of the siblings Harriet, James and John in the Charles Dickens novel ‘Dombey and Son’?

List of Dickensian characters : definition of List of Dickensian characters and synonyms of List of Dickensian characters (English) Ayresleigh, Mr is a prisoner in The Pickwick Papers . Avenger, The is a servant boy who was hired by Pip in Great Expectations . Pip has such a hard time finding things to keep him busy "that I sometimes sent him to Hyde Park Corner to see what o'clock it was."   B Bachelor, The, is friend to the parson in the village church where Nell and her grandfather end their journey. He turns out to be the brother of Mr Garland and is instrumental in helping the Single Gentleman find his brother, Nell's grandfather, in The Old Curiosity Shop . Badger, Bayham, is a doctor, cousin of Kenge, to whom Richard Carstone is apprenticed. Badger's wife Laura talks incessantly about her two former husbands, Captain Swosser and Professor Dingo, in Bleak House . Bagman, The One-eyed, is a middle-aged story-teller in The Pickwick Papers . Bagnet Family, is a musical and military family headed by Matthew, an old army friend of George Rouncewell. Bagnet's wife, the old girl, knows Matthew so well that he always calls upon her to supply his opinion. The Bagnet children Quebec, Malta, and Woolwich are named after the military bases where the family has been stationed. Matthew is guarantor to George's loan from Smallweed, when Smallweed calls in the debt George is forced to deliver a document Smallweed needs to help lawyer Tulkinghorn learn Lady Dedlock's secret in Bleak House . Bagstock, Major Joseph Neighbour of Miss Tox and friend of Paul Dombey who introduces Paul to Edith Granger and Mrs Skewton. The Major describes himself as "tough, Sir, tough, and de-vilish sly!" in Dombey and Son Bamber, Jack is an old man whom Mr Pickwick meets in The Pickwick Papers . Bates, Charley is one of Fagin 's boy pickpockets in Oliver Twist . Browdie, John Son of a small corn-factor. He gives money to Nicholas Nickleby on his escape from Dotheboys Hall. John marries Matilda Price. Later assists in Smike's escape from Squeers in London in Nicholas Nickleby . Brown, Good Mrs An ugly old rag and bone vendor and mother of Alice Marwood (Brown). She kidnaps Florence Dombey and steals her clothes. Later she helps Dombey find Carker and Edith after their elopement. Dickens describes Good Mrs Brown as a "very ugly old woman, with red rims round her eyes, and a mouth that mumbled and chattered of itself when she was not speaking" in Dombey and Son . Brown, Alice (alias Marwood) Daughter of Good Mrs Brown and cousin of Edith Granger in Dombey and Son . Brownlow, Mr Befriends Oliver after he is charged with pickpocketing. He later establishes Oliver's true identity and adopts him in Oliver Twist . Bucket, Inspector is a policeman in Bleak House . He undertakes several investigations in the course of the novel, most notably the investigation of Mr Tulkinghorn's murder, which he brings to a successful conclusion. Bud, Rosa Betrothed to Edwin Drood in childhood, they later agree that they cannot marry. Edwin disappears and John Jasper declares his love for Rosa. In terror she flees to London to her guardian, Grewgious. "The pet pupil of the Nuns' House is Miss Rosa Bud, of course called Rosebud; wonderfully pretty, wonderfully childish, wonderfully whimsical. An awkward interest (awkward because romantic) attaches to Miss Bud in the minds of the young ladies, on account of its being known to them that a husband has been chosen for her by will and bequest, and that her guardian is bound down to bestow her on that husband when he comes of age" in The Mystery of Edwin Drood . Bumble is the beadle of the parish that operates the workhouse depicted in Oliver Twist . Bunsby, Jack Seafaring friend of Captain Cuttle who is always called in times of crisis for advise. The advise given confounds everyone listening except his friend Cuttle, who values it immensely. Bunsby is later trapped into marriage by Mrs MacStinger. Bunsby's ship is the Cautious Clara. Bunsby is described by Dickens as having "one stationary eye in the mahogany face, and one revolving o


Bara Brith is a fruit bread originating in which country?

Cookbook:Welsh Fruit Bread (Bara Brith) - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Cookbook:Welsh Fruit Bread (Bara Brith) From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Welsh cuisine A loaf of bara brith. Bara brith, sometimes known as "speckled bread" (the literal meaning of the original Welsh-language name), is a fruit bread which originated in Wales . It is traditionally made with raisins , Zante currants and candied peel . In Argentina bara brith, which was brought to the country by the Welsh settlers who started arriving in Chubut province in 1865, is known as torta negra ("black cake") and is a traditional food item there. There are many different recipes for this bread, which is baked and sold commercially in some parts of Wales. The bread has a limited shelf life and is best eaten as soon as possible. Contents 8 fl oz (225 ml) milk 2 oz (50 g) brown sugar , plus 1 teaspoon 4 level teaspoons dried yeast 1 lb (450 g) strong plain flour 1 level teaspoon salt Procedure[ edit ] Warm the milk in a small pan until hand-hot. Put it into a bowl with 1 teaspoon of sugar and the yeast. Leave it in a warm place for about 15 minutes until a froth appears. Sift the flour and place in a large bowl with 2 oz (50g) of sugar and the salt. Rub the fat into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the mixed spice. Add the egg and frothed yeast. Mix to a dough in the bowl before turning it out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place back into a bowl and cover with plastic film or a damp cloth. Leave it to rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes. After it has been left to stand 'knock down' the dough and knead again, adding the fruit slowly. Place into a bread tin and put the tin into an oiled plastic bag. Leave to rise for about 35 to 40 minutes and pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5 , 190°C (375°F). When the dough has risen and springs back when pressed take the tin out of the bag and bake in the centre of the oven for about 30 minutes. Cover the top of the loaf tin with aluminium foil to stop it burning and bake for another 30 minutes. Take out of the oven and tap the bottom of the loaf, which should sound hollow, if not bake it for another 5 minutes. Brush the honey onto the top of the loaf and cool it on a wire rack. Slice it thinly and serve buttered. This recipe is adapted from Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course and Delia Smith's Illustrated Complete Cookery Course. In Wales the fruit is traditionally soaked overnight in cold tea. A simpler variant without yeast[ edit ] This variation is also popular - and uses baking powder and bicarbonate of soda as raising agents, rather than yeast. As above, soaking of the dried fruit in tea, for several hours, is essential to the taste and succulence of the loaf.


What is the name of the road tunnel which opened in Switzerland in September 1980, and is almost 17 kilometres long?

SEPTEMBER September 1 SEPTEMBER National day of Libya, commemorating Colonel Gaddafis overthrow of King Idris I in 1969. 1864: Birth of Sir Roger David Casement, British diplomat. During World War I, in 1914, he organized Irish prisoners of war into a brigade, and led a Republican uprising. The Germans sent them to Ireland in a submarine, but as they tried to land, Casement was arrested by the British on charges of treason, for which he was later tried and executed. 1904: Helen Keller, deaf and blind from infancy, graduated from Radcliffe College with honours. 1920: France established the state of Lebanon, with Beirut as its capital. 1923: Over 300,000 people died in a huge earthquake in Japan, and Tokyo and Yokohama were devastated. 1933: Publication date of The Shape of Things to Come, the science fiction classic by H G Wells. 1939: Germany invaded Poland, starting the Second World War. 1951: The Premier supermarket opened in Earls Court, London, the first supermarket in Britain. 1972: Bobby Fischer won the world chess championships at Reykjavik against Boris Spassky. He was the first US player to win the world championships. 2 SEPTEMBER 1666: In a bakery in Pudding Lane, the Great Fire of London began. The blaze was devastating, causing five times as much damage as the Blitz. The fire spread to a nearby warehouse filled with tar barrels, which exploded, and the flames burned for four days, destroying 13,000 buildings. 1726: Birth of John Howard, English prison reformer. As high sheriff, it was his job to inspect Bedford jail, and the conditions he found there were shocking. The physical environment was filthy, and the jailers were paid not in regular salaries but in prisoners fees. He persuaded Parliament to eliminate many of the abuses. 1858: In New York, a songwriter known only as J.K. copyrighted The Yellow Rose of Texas. 1906: Roald Amundsen sailed the last part of his journey around the Northwest Passage. 1914: Birth of Lord George Brown, British statesman, who brought his frank and colourful personality to his position as Foreign Secretary during Harold Wilsons Labour government from 1966-8. 1923: The first elections were held in the Irish Free State. 1942: 50,000 Jews were killed by the German SS as they used flame-throwers and grenades to destroy the Warsaw Ghetto after weeks of resistance. 1945: On board the aircraft carrier Missouri in Tokyo Bay, General MacArthur accepted Japans surrender, which ended the Second World War. Ho Chi Minh became President of the new North Vietnam Republic. 1980: The BBC cricket commentator John Arlott retired after 35 years of broadcasting. This was his last days work, on the Lords Centenary Match. 1987: Philips introduced the video disc, called CD-video, which combined digital sound with high-definition video. 3 SEPTEMBER 1728: Birth of Matthew Boulton, English engineer. He and James Watt collaborated to invent and manufacture the steam engine. 1752: Britain abandoned the Julian Calendar, which designated this day as 3 September, and adopted the Gregorian Calendar, making this day 14 September. 1783: Britain signed a treaty in Paris which acknowledged US independence, bringing the war to an end. 1899: Birth of Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, Australian immunologist. He and Peter Medawar discovered acquired immunological tolerance to tissue transplants, and their work won them the Nobel Prize for Physiology in 1960. 1916: During a raid on London, Captain Leefe Robinsons biplane attacked a Zeppelin, which caught fire and crashed in Hertfordshire. He was the first pilot ever to shoot down a Zeppelin, and thousands of witnesses on the ground cheered his victory. He won the Victoria Cross for his heroism. 1930: Diedonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first non-stop flight from Paris to New York. 1935: On Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, Malcolm Campbell drove his Bluebird at 301.13 mph, setting a new world landspeed record. 1939: The Second World War began as Britain and France declared war on Germany. 1950: Nino Farina of Italy won the Monza Grand Prix, the first ever


English singer/songwriter Lynsey Monckton Rubin is better known by what name?

Lynsey De Paul dead at 64 following suspected brain haemorrhage | Daily Mail Online comments Lynsey De Paul has died suddenly at the age of 64 following a suspected brain haemorrhage. The singer/songwriter - who represented the UK in the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest - was best known for her hits Sugar Me and Won't Somebody Dance With Me. She had been suffering from headaches and passed away in hospital on Wednesday.  Her agent Michael Joyce said: 'Although she was small in stature, she was very big in positive personality. She was always so positive about everything.' Scroll down for video  Tragic loss: Singer/songwriter Lynsey De Paul [pictured in March 2014] passed away in hospital on Wednesday of a reported brain haemorrhage Olivia Rubin, her niece, told the Times her passing was 'completely unexpected.' 'She was a vegetarian, she didn't smoke, she didn't drink - she was amazing, in fact.' Many celebrities have been tweeting their condolences including West End star Michael Ball: 'The lovely Lynsey de Paul has passed on. A beautiful, funny, feisty and talented lady. So sad.' Fellow Eurovision song contest contestant (as part of Bucks Fizz) Cheryl Baker was shocked at the news. 'Whaaaaat? Lynsey de Paul has died?!!!!! I'm so, so sorry! RIP Lynsey, a great talent and a beautiful woman,' Baker tweeted. Renaissance woman: Ezther Rantzen (C) paid tribute to Lynsey on Thursday via the BBC 'Am in utter shock at sudden death of my friend Lynsey de Paul,' echoed comedian Russell Kane, on Twitter. 'We were chatting in the post office just two weeks ago. Can't believe it.' De Paul wrote the theme to Esther Rantzen's BBC One series Hearts Of Gold and the campaigner paid tribute to her friend after her death was revealed.  According to the BBC, Esther said: 'She was a renaissance woman. She could do everything - she could sing, she could compose, she was an immensely talented artist. Honour: Lynsey said it was an honour to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1977 along with Mike Moran 'She became a huge star but she was also a loyal and generous friend. It's an absolutely tragic loss.' The songwriter was born Lynsey Monckton Rubin in 1971 in Crickledwood, north London, and endured an abusive childhood by the hand of her father Herbert, while her mother, Meta, did nothing. 'I knew what it was like to be very frightened when I was a small child. I never knew what my father was going to do - slap me, yell at me, criticise me or just ignore me,' Lynsey told the late Lester Meddlehurst of the Daily Mail in 2007. From one performer to another: MIchael Ball shared his condolences Shocked: Fellow Eurovision Contest alumnus Cheryl Baker was sad about the Lynsey's death 'Once he hit me so hard that I felt sick and dizzy for three days. In the end I had to go to the doctor, who told me I was suffering from concussion. I was 19 then and I knew I had to save up enough money to get out of that house as quickly as possible, which is exactly what I did.' Lynsey changed her name from Reuben to de Paul to dissociate herself from her family when she left home. But Lynsey didn't totally escape abusive behaviour, as she entered into relationships with men with histories of violence such as George Best and Sean Connery. Even the love of her life, Hollywood actor James Coburn, threatened her with violence during the four years they lived together in the late Seventies. She said it happened just once and she 'certainly made him regret it.' Famous love interests: De Paul never married but was linked to various famous men over the years including Ringo Starr, Roy Wood, James Coburn, Sean Connery and Dudley Moore However, it was her adulterous affair with Connery in 1989, that Lynsey regretted most of all after discovering the truth about his abusive first marriage to actress Diane Cilento, and because he publicly condoned hitting women. It lasted several months and ended abruptly when after spending the night one day, Connery never called her again. Lynsey's experience with abuse led to her presenting a documentary in 1992 about women's self


Apple Spice Ice Cream - Germanfoods.org Apple Spice Ice Cream 2 cups peeled cooking apples finely chopped 2 tbsp butter 1/4 tsp apple pie spice or ground cinnamon 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.) 1-1/2 cups cream Instructions Cook apple in melted butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in apple cider and apple pie spice; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Whisk sweetened condensed milk and cream in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in apple mixture. Fill a large bowl about halfway with ice cubes and very cold water. Set the medium bowl containing the ice cream mixture inside the large bowl. Stir until very cold, about 5 to 10 minutes. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Spread in 8- or 9-inch square pan. Cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Credit:


Ambergris is a waxy substance used in perfumery and is believed to originate in the intestines of which creatures?

A Whale of A Treasure Tale - YouTube A Whale of A Treasure Tale 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 Sep 7, 2012 Well, with that being said and done let's move on. We all know gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The list goes on and on, well after reading this latest story, I'm adding a new treasure source to my list...Whale vomit, that's right you heard it right, whale vomit, also known as Ambergris. The Webster Dictionary describes Ambergris as : a waxy substance found floating in or on the shores of tropical waters, believed to originate in the intestines of the sperm whale, and used in perfumery as a fixative Another source says: Ambergris is formed in the intestinal tract of sperm whales and often vomited or secreted into the ocean Why am I talking about whale vomit? Well, an 8 year old boy wandering the shores near his home in Christchurch New Zealand discovered what he thought was an odd looking rock. Upon bringing the rock home the boy and his family discovered the rock was not a rock, but in fact was Ambergris. The chunk of "not rock" aka Ambergris weighs a hefty 600 grams and is valued at nearly $60,000.00. Although it is rare to find Ambergris lying on the beach, it does happen. In 2008, a couple of beachgoers in North Whales found a 110 pound chunk of Ambergris, which they sold for $790,000.00. Those in the know say it is unlikely more Ambergris will be found at the same location as Ambergris is rarely found on British Beaches, pointing out that most Ambergris is found along the shores of the United States and Australia. So if you happen to be walking or metal detecting the beach and happen upon a smooth, sweat smelling , waxy substance rock, you just may have discovered your very own treasure! Well that's all for now! Take care and happy hunting! Category


Which planet in our solar system was discovered by Johann Galle and Heinrich D’Arrest in 1846?

Eighth planet discovered - Sep 23, 1846 - HISTORY.com Eighth planet discovered A+E Networks German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovers the planet Neptune at the Berlin Observatory. Neptune, generally the eighth planet from the sun, was postulated by the French astronomer Urbain-Jean-Joseph Le Verrier, who calculated the approximate location of the planet by studying gravity-induced disturbances in the motions of Uranus. On September 23, 1846, Le Verrier informed Galle of his findings, and the same night Galle and his assistant Heinrich Louis d’Arrest identified Neptune at their observatory in Berlin. Noting its movement relative to background stars over 24 hours confirmed that it was a planet. The blue gas giant, which has a diameter four times that of Earth, was named for the Roman god of the sea. It has eight known moons, of which Triton is the largest, and a ring system containing three bright and two dim rings. It completes an orbit of the sun once every 165 years. In 1989, the U.S. planetary spacecraft Voyager 2 was the first human spacecraft to visit Neptune. Related Videos


Maine: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols honeybee (1975) Nickname: Pine Tree State Origin of name: First used to distinguish the mainland from the offshore islands. It has been considered a compliment to Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I of England. She was said to have owned the province of Mayne in France. 10 largest cities (2012): Portland , 66,214; Lewiston , 36,460; Bangor , 32,817; South Portland , 25,088; Auburn , 22,972; Biddeford , 21,309; Augusta , 18,946; Saco, 18,758; Westbrook, 17,606; Windham, 16,901 Land area: 30,862 sq mi. (79,933 sq km) Geographic center: In Piscataquis Co., 18 mi. N of Dover-Foxcroft Number of counties: 16 Largest county by population and area: Cumberland, 281,674 (2010); Aroostook, 6,672 sq mi. State forests: 1 (21,000 ac.) State parks: 30+ Map of Maine John Cabot and his son, Sebastian , are believed to have visited the Maine coast in 1498. However, the first permanent English settlements were not established until more than a century later, in 1623. The first naval action of the Revolutionary War occurred in 1775 when colonials captured the British sloop Margaretta off Machias on the Maine coast. In that same year, the British burned Falmouth (now Portland). Long governed by Massachusetts, Maine became the 23rd state as part of the Missouri Compromise in 1820. Maine produces 98% of the nation's low-bush blueberries. Farm income is also derived from apples, potatoes, dairy products, and vegetables, with poultry and eggs the largest selling items. The state is one of the world's largest pulp-paper producers. With almost 89% of its area forested, Maine turns out wood products from boats to toothpicks. Maine also leads the world in the production of the familiar flat tins of sardines, producing more than 75 million of them annually. In 2005, Maine lobstermen landed nearly 63 million pounds of lobster. A glut of lobsters in 2012, caused by warmer temperatures and successful conservation, drove the price fisherman receive to 40-year lows, well under $2.00 per pound. A scenic seacoast, beaches, lakes, mountains, and resorts make Maine a popular vacationland. There are more than 2,500 lakes and 5,000 streams, plus more than 30 state parks to attract hunters, fishermen, skiers, and campers. Major points of interest are Bar Harbor , Acadia National Park , Allagash National Wilderness Waterway, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland, Roosevelt Campobello International Park , and the St. Croix Island National Monument. See more on Maine:


Late US singer/songwriter Jiles Perry Richardson Jr, born October 1930, was better known by what name?

Attention:You are browsing our famous burial locations. If you are looking for a non-famous grave, please start from our home page .     b. March 9, 1950  d. December 22, 2004 Major League Baseball Player. Born in Beaumont, Texas, he made his major league debut on September 9, 1976, and played his final game on October 5, 1980. At 6'3", and 200 lbs, Ault played for the Texas Rangers in 1976, and for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1977 to 1980. Known as the Blue Jays 1 day hero, Ault made history on April 7, 1977, when he hit the Toronto Blue Jays first home run in the team's win 9-5 over the Chicago White Sox. He played in 256 games, batting .236, with 17 home runs and... [Read More] (Bio by: K ) Cause of death: Suicide Plot: Garden of Seasons Block J Lot 8 Space 6       b. July 22, 1907  d. January 14, 1999 Sculptor. A US Navy combat veteran of WW II, he attended public schools and college in Louisiana and at South Park College (now Lamar University), TX, majoring in electrical engineering. During 1939-40 he studied sculpture under Carl Mines at Cranbrook Art Academy in Michigan, and has come to be recognized as one of the foremost sculptors in the United States. His endeavors have been limited mainly to commissioned works for permanent institutions, including the Battalion Memorial at... [Read More] (Bio by: MINI )     b. December 23, 1924  d. November 28, 2007 Major League Baseball Player. Born Robert Rudolph Marquis, after serving in the US Navy during World War II, he began his baseball career as a centerfielder in the New York Yankees' minor league system. For five seasons, he played in the minor league system with a .278 batting average and was traded to the Cincinnati Reds on August 28, 1952. He made his big league debut with the Cincinnati Reds on April 17, 1953 and played one season with a record of 12 hits, 9 runs scored, 2 home runs, 3 runs... [Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith )     b. March 29, 1909  d. January 1, 1967 Musician, Entertainer. He was an American country and western singer, songwriter, and pianist. However, he also sang and played jazz, rock 'n' roll and the blues. Indeed, he was one of the main artists who gave country music a very deep blues edge and predated what would be done in rock 'n' roll by 20 years. He was associated with the hillbilly boogie style which greatly influenced rockabilly; Jerry Lee Lewis cited him as a major influence on his own singing and piano playing. (Bio by: Barry Boecher ) Plot: Sec 19, lot 197, grave 3       b. October 24, 1930  d. February 3, 1959 Rock Singer. He is best remembered for his song "Chantilly Lace" (1958), and for dying in the plane crash that killed rockers Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, along with pilot Roger Peterson. Born Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr, in Sabine Pass, Texas, he was the son of Jiles P. and Elise Stalsby Richardson. His father worked as a driller in the oil fields. To distinguish him from his father, he was called JP or Jape by his friends. When he was very young, his family moved to Beaumont, Texas... [Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson ) Cause of death: Plane crash Plot: First burial plot-Lily Pool Garden, Block C, Lot 31, Space 3       b. June 26, 1911  d. September 27, 1956 American Athlete. Born Mildred Ella Didrickson in Port Arthur, Texas, she achieved outstanding success in golf, basketball, and track and field. By 1931, she gained world status in leading her team the Golden Cyclones to an AAU Basketball Championship. As an All-American, she won two gold medals and one silver medal for track and field in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. In 1935, she began to play golf, the sport by which she would become the most famous for. She went on to become America's first... [Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith ) Cause of death: Cancer Plot: Intersection of Blocks C, I & K


In the US, Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Thursday of which month?

Thanksgiving Day 2017  - Calendar-12.com Nov. 2024 28 The dates the holiday is observed are marked with a dotted line (applies to federal holidays). Date calculations are based on your computer's date and time. Thanksgiving Day 2017 Tweet Thanksgiving Day is an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. In the US Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November while in Canada nearly one month and a half earlier (second Monday of October). Thanksgiving has deep roots in religious tradition, but nowadays it is primarily celebrated as a secular holiday. Thanksgiving tradition began in early XVII century, but the date and popularity varied between states. First nation-wide Thanksgiving was proclaimed on November 26, 1789 by George Washington. The contemporary date of fourth Thursday of November was set in 1941 by federal legislation. Thanksgiving Celebration Thanksgiving is a great time to be thankful and appreciate who you have and what you have. It is a time for families to meet, socialize and enjoy each other's company, sometimes the only opportunity in a year. Some prefer it to Christmas because of less emphasis on consumerism. Thanksgiving, for most, is also a start of a four day weekend which is great, too. Put a link to this page on your blog or website Use Ctrl+C to copy the link 2017 Thanksgiving Day If you have found this website useful and would like to let other people     know about it, simply copy the link shown above and paste to     your blog post or a website. Thank you. © Calendar-12.com 2011 — 2017 We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to provide social functions and analyze traffic on our site. By continuing using our site, you accept our cookie policy and consent to the use of cookies. Read more