Nick Clegg became the new leader of the Lib Dems after an election in December 2007, who did he beat?

BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | Nick Clegg is new Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is new Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg with wife Miriam after the announcement The announcement Nick Clegg has won the race to become the next Liberal Democrat leader. The 40-year-old beat Chris Huhne to become the party's third leader in two years - in a contest which turned out to be even closer than expected. Mr Clegg, an ex-journalist and former Euro MP, won 20,988 votes to the 20,477 votes cast for Mr Huhne by members. In his acceptance speech Mr Clegg said he wanted his leadership to be about "ambition and change", saying "we want to change politics and change Britain". The Sheffield Hallam MP said he wanted to mark the "beginning of Britain's liberal future". Mr Clegg, speaking after the announcement at a central London hotel, acknowledged it had been a "close fought contest" and praised his rival, who he said he was looking forward to working with. He said he wanted to attract those voters who shared liberal values, but did not currently vote for the party. I want the Liberal Democrats to be the future of politics Nick Clegg Clegg speech in full He thanked Vincent Cable for a "spellbinding" performance as acting leader - and praised his predecessor Sir Menzies Campbell, whose resignation in October sparked the leadership race. Mr Clegg, who has two children with wife Miriam, a Spanish lawyer, said that without Sir Menzies, the party would not have the "bright future" it now faced. He said Labour and the Conservatives were "mutating" into each other, and urged disaffected voters to join the Lib Dems, saying he wanted to "provide a liberal alternative to the discredited politics of big government". Public meetings He pledged to spend at least a day a week campaigning outside Westminster, and to hold regular public town hall meetings to give people who were not Lib Dem members, but supported the party, a chance to have their say. He accused the Conservatives of having "no answers to the big issues" and said Labour was "increasingly exhausted and discredited" - saying it left an opportunity for the Lib Dems. You win some you lose some, it was a close-run thing Chris Huhne Huhne hails Clegg "I want the Liberal Democrats to be the future of politics, because Liberal Democrats have the courage to imagine a better society to break the stifling grip of the two party system for good. "To bring in a new politics, of politicians who listen to people, not themselves. No more business as usual. No more government knows best. "I want today to mark the beginning of a real change in Britain. The beginning of Britain's Liberal future." Third leader Mr Huhne thanked everyone involved in his campaign and said he looked forward to working with Mr Clegg - whom he praised for his warmth, intelligence and energy. Clegg, together with Huhne and Cable, could make an effective team BBC political editor Nick Robinson Read Nick's thoughts in full He told the BBC: "I have been around the course long enough that I know what the rules of the game are - you win some you lose some, it was a close-run thing." He said there was inevitably an "in-built abrasiveness" to leadership contests, but said the contest had got the party's message across and he was sure he and Mr Clegg would go on working well together. Mr Clegg is the party's third leader in two years - Charles Kennedy quit in January 2006, forced out by a frontbench rebellion after admitting a drink problem. Sir Menzies resigned in October, blaming an age-obsessed media.


What, in the natural world, is 'hyssop'?

Hyssop Remedies and Cures Hyssop Remedies and Cures Jul 25, 2016 Hyssop is a genus of plants including about a dozen aromatic herbal species related to the mint family of garden plants. It is an herbal remedy with roots back to the Biblical age, though some debate exists as to the exact plant referred to as 'hyssop' in the Bible. As an herbal remedy, hyssop is best known as a component of treatments for respiratory conditions. We have already received positive feedback from users on the use of hyssop for emphysema in particular. It is a powerful expectorant. Additionally, hyssop tea has been a traditional natural treatment for rheumatism, taken daily. However, there is some concern about some mild toxicity. Natural Cure Preparation: Native to the Mediterranean area, hyssop is a bushy evergreen that can be grown in most climates. The flowers or green tops of the plant are picked and steeped as a tea, infused, or otherwise treated to access their essential oils. Emphysema   Write a review Posted by Brianna (Dublin, Ireland)    on 02/07/2010 i have only taken the herbs 4 times and i can feel an improvement already. i cant thank this man enough for all his help i just wish there were more people like him in the world.i have been very ill for the past 8 years with emphysema i have tryed a lot of remedys including hydrogen peroxide homeopathy and chinese herbs and conventional medicine nothing worked i have been a prisoner in my own home for the past 18 months unable to walk more than ten or fiftheen steps and have to stop to catch my breathe but since friday i can walk about 30 steps and i can feel myself getting stronger every day.so earth clinic can you please put this post on your website and let people know that there is hope out there for them and thank you earth clinic you are doing a wonderful job on your site please dont ever stop god bless ..brianna Boston, MA 02/14/2010 I cannot find Jacks Healing formula... did this ever even exist? can someone help me find out this info?" EC: Jack's formula is down near the bottom of the page... Here's one: 05/15/2006: Jack from Toledo, OH writes: "HERE'S THE FORMULA I USED FOR CURING A BAD CASE OF EMPHYSEMA FOR "WILLARD BOOTH" OF MARION ARK 12 YRS AGO. INTO A GALLON POT, PUT THE SEED PODS (TOPS) OF 6 "GREAT MULLEIN" PLANT, BRING TO A BOIL, ADD 3 TBLS OF POWERED "LOBELIA", AND ALSO "HYSSOP" 1 OZ OF WHITE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, 2 TBLS OF POWDERED CAYENNE RED PEPPER. KEEP BOILING UNTIL ABOUT A PINT OF WATER HAS BOILED OFF, (IT WILL TURN DARK OR REDDISH LIKE COFFEE). LET COOL UNTIL YOU CAN STRAIN (I USED A NYLON STOCKING). SWEETEN WITH SUGAR OR HONEY TO TASTE THIS WILL KEEP IN FRIG FOR A WEEK OR MORE ( look up "great mullein" and you'll be surprised at what all it can do!). Hyssop and lobelia are great expectorants!! I had Willard take 3 pop bottle caps a day but you can take more it won' t hurt you, you can also use a heating pad on chest and do a number of "VIGOROUS EXHALES" FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKING .... GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS..." 02/15/2010: Tricia from Ireland replies: "Brianna, I'm thrilled you are doing so well. I saw this recipe before and passed it by as I had never seen powdered lobelia or hyssop. I think the great mullein grows near our town . Can you let me know where you got the ingredients as I want to pass it on to somebody - thanks." 03/02/2010: Michael from Walllington, Nj replies: "Hi: i was reading the posts and some of this stuff is foreign to me. I have empyhzema and it is starting to really affect my quality of life. I am not a cook and wouldn't even begin to know where to look for some of this stuff. are any of the remedies sold over the counter? And where would you purchase Food peroxide? i contacted my local GNC store and they have never heard of it. Thanks" EC: Hi Michael, You can find the herbs that Jack refers to sold online in herb speciality shops. Food grade peroxide is also sold online. Read more about it here: http://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/hydrogen_peroxide.html 07/01/2010: Bill from Prescott Valley, Arizona replies: "Where I can purch


Which now famous film actor came to prominence playing Dr Doug Ross in the TV series ER?

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In the French Revolutionary calendar, what kind of weather is suggested by the name of the month Nivose?

1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/French Revolution, The - Wikisource, the free online library 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/French Revolution, The From Wikisource 351873 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica , Volume 11 — French Revolution, The FRENCH REVOLUTION, THE. Among the many revolutions which from time to time have given a new direction to the political development of nations the French Revolution stands out as at once the most dramatic in its incidents and the most momentous in its results. This exceptional character is, indeed, implied in the name by which it is known; for France has experienced many revolutions both before and since that of 1789, but the name “French Revolution,” or simply “the Revolution,” without qualification, is applied to this one alone. The causes which led to it: the gradual decay of the institutions which France had inherited from the feudal system, the decline of the centralized monarchy, and the immediate financial necessities that compelled the assembling of the long neglected states-general in 1789, are dealt with in the article on France : History. The successive constitutions, and the other legal changes which resulted from it, are also discussed in their general relation to the growth of the modern French polity in the article France (Law and Institutions). The present article deals with the progress of the Revolution itself from the convocation of the states-general to the coup d'état of the 18th Brumaire which placed Napoleon Bonaparte in power. Contents 53 French Republican Calendar. Opening of the States-General.[ edit ] The elections to the states-general of 1789 were held in unfavourable circumstances. The failure of the harvest of 1788 and a severe winter had caused widespread distress. The government was weak and despised, and its agents were afraid or unwilling to quell outbreaks of disorder. At the same time the longing for radical reform and the belief that it would be easy were almost universal. The cahiers or written instructions given to the deputies covered well-nigh every subject of political, social or economic interest, and demanded an amazing number of changes. Amid this commotion the king and his ministers remained passive. They did not even determine the question whether the estates should act as separate bodies or deliberate collectively. On the 5th of May the states-general were opened by Louis in the Salle des Menus Plaisirs at Versailles. Barentin, the keeper of the seals, informed them that they were free to determine whether they would vote by orders or vote by head. Necker, as director-general of the finances, set forth the condition of the treasury and proposed some small reforms. The Tiers État (Third Estate) was dissatisfied that the question of joint or separate deliberation should have been left open. It was aware that some of the nobles and many of the inferior clergy agreed with it as to the need for comprehensive reform. Joint deliberation would ensure a majority to the reformers and therefore the abolition of privileges and the extinction of feudal rights of property. Separate deliberation would enable the majority among the nobles and the superior clergy to limit reform. Hence it became the first object of the Tiers État to effect the amalgamation of the three estates. Conflict between the Three Estates.[ edit ] The conflict between those who desired and those who resisted amalgamation took the form of a conflict over the verification of the powers of the deputies. The Tiers État insisted that the deputies of all three estates should have their powers verified in common as the first step towards making them all members of one House. It resolved hold its meetings in the Salle des Menus Plaisirs, whereas the nobles and the clergy met in smaller apartments set aside for their exclusive use. It refrained from taking any step which might have implied that it was an organized assembly, and persevered in regarding itself as a mere crowd of individual members incapable of transacting business. Meanwhile the clergy and the nobles began a separate verification of t


Who was Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944, he was sentenced to death for collaboration but the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment?

The French Vichy Regime | Jewish Virtual Library The French Vichy Regime Tweet The Vichy     regime was the French government which succeeded the Third Republic from July 1940 to August 1944. It was proclaimed by Marshal Philippe Pétain following the military defeat of France and the July 10 vote by the National Assembly to grant extraordinary powers to Pétain, who held the title of President of the Council. The “French state,” (L'État Français) in contrast to the “French Republic,” willfully collaborated with Nazi Germany to a high degree: raids to capture Jews and other “undesirables” were organized by the French police not only in the northern zone - occupied by the German Wehrmacht - but also in the southern “free zone” which was occupied only after the Allies invaded  North Africa in November 1942. While Pétain collaborated with the Germans, Charles de Gaulle claimed to incarnate the legitimacy and the continuity of France. Following the liberation of France after Operation Overlord, de Gaulle proclaimed the Provisional Government of the French Republic (GPRF) in June 1944. The GPRF was recognized as the legitimate government of France by all the allies on October 23, 1944. Background of the Vichy Regime On June 10, 1940, the National Assembly, faced with imminent military defeat by Germany, gave full power to Marshal Philippe Pétain. In 1940, Pétain was known mainly as a World War I hero, the winner of Verdun. As last President of the Council of the Third Republic, Pétain suppressed the parliament and immediately turned the regime into a non-democratic government collaborating with Germany. Vichy France was established after France surrendered to Germany on June 22, 1940, and took its name from the government's administrative center in Vichy, southeast of Paris. Paris remained the official capital, to which Pétain always intended to return the government when this became possible. While officially neutral in the war, Vichy actively collaborated with the Nazis, including, to some degree, with their racial policies. It is a common misconception that the Vichy regime administered only the unoccupied zone of southern France (incorrectly named “free zone”, zone libre, by Vichy), while the Germans directly administered the occupied zone. In fact, the civil jurisdiction of the Vichy government extended over the whole of metropolitan France, except for Alsace-Lorraine, a disputed territory which was placed under German administration (though not formally annexed). French civil servants in Bordeaux, such as Maurice Papon, or Nantes were under the authority of French ministers in Vichy. René Bousquet, head of French police nominated by Vichy, exercized his power directly in Paris through his second, Jean Leguay, who coordinated raids with the Nazis. Some historians claim that the difficulties of communication across the demarcation line between the two zones, and the tendency of the Germans to exercise arbitrary power in the occupied zone, made it difficult for Vichy to assert its authority there. On 11 November 1942, the Germans launched Operation Case Anton, occupying southern France, following the landing of the Allies in North Africa (Operation Torch). Although Vichy's “Armistice Army” was disbanded, thus diminishing Vichy's independence, the abolition of the line of demarcation made civil administration easier. Vichy continued to exercise jurisdiction over most of France until the collapse of the regime following the Allied invasion in June 1944. Until August 1945, the Vichy regime was acknowledged as the official government of France by the United States and other countries, including Canada, which was at the same time at war with Germany. Even the United Kingdom maintained unofficial contacts with Vichy for some time, until it became apparent that the Vichy Prime Minister Pierre Laval intended full collaboration with the Germans. The Vichy government's claim to be the de jure French government was challenged by the Free French Forces of Charles de Gaulle, based first in London and later in Algiers, and French gov


In which Dickens novel does Sergeant Buzfuz appear?

Intimidation and Embarrassment in Conversations of Dickens' Novels Intimidation and Embarrassment in Conversations of Dickens' Novels Deniz Tarba Ceylan [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> Charles Dickens —> Works ] This essay, which was originally delivered at a March 1998 Dickens conference, Charles Dickens and His Work, at the Middle East Technical University in Turkey, and then placed on the conference website , has been graciously shared with readers of the Victorian Web by Laurence Raw, British Studies Manager, The British Council, Turkey, Works Cited Introductory The nineteenth-century novel hosts many villains who all seem to be experts in intimidating people around them. Dickens' novels too have many "bad" characters who all have their peculiar ways of oppressing the weak and the innocent. However, intimidation does not always occur through the explicit threats and practices of an evil character. Often "good" characters intimidate others, and characters intimidate each other even when they are polite and "nice" as well. Intimidation also occurs within social interactions which may have several other results and defining characteristics; for example embarrassment is another emotional state which often accompanies or replaces intimidation. In this paper I will first propose a definition of intimidation and later exemplify this definition by explicating some conversations, scenes and characters in several of Dickens' novels. Definition of "Intimidation" Although people may intimidate others in numerous ways, all intimidating actions impose a "face threat" to one or more of the parties involved in a social interaction. Erving Goffman defines the term "face" as "the positive social value a person effectively claims for himself by the line others assume he has taken during a particular contact" (5). By this definition Goffman also suggests that "face is an image of self delineated in terms of approved social attributes" (5). Penelope Brown and Stephen Levinson qualify Goffman's definition by attributing two aspects to "face": negative face and positive face (66). These two are defined in terms of the basic wants that an individual has; the negative face is "the want of every 'competent adult member' [of society] that his actions be unimpeded by others" whereas the positive face is "the want of every member that his wants be desirable to at least some others" (Brown and Levinson 67). According to these two approaches, an individual's face is threatened whenever the public image, the desire to complete an act or the approval of society towards the wants of the person is challenged. There are roughly three ways a face threat may occur: the face threat may be unintentionally posed so that the offender may be "innocent." It may be maliciously and intentionally posed to intimidate someone. Thirdly, it may be incidental since it may come as the by-product of another action (Goffman 14). "Face Threats" in Dickens Since these options cover a very wide range of social interaction and communication patterns, the focus of this paper is limited to the face threats that occur during conversations between two characters in Dickens. Before going into complicated social interaction models which involve face threats at several levels, it may be practical to start with some simple face threats. I use this term with reference to all interactions in which one of the parties poses a face threat to the other without being challenged in return. Such threats which cause intimidation often occur in Dickens when people in different age groups and social positions meet. Professionals in their relationships with one another or with non-professionals usually intimidate others, since professionalism as a behaviour pattern differentiates people according to their status. This attitude results in the intentional neglect of some of the parties in a social interaction. "Face Threats" in David Copperfield An obvious example is observed at Mr. Waterbrook's dinner table in Chapter 25 of David Copperfield. In this scene two of Mr. Waterbr


What is the capital of the central Italian region of Umbria?

Umbria - Umbria Region Italy - seeitalia.com   Overview The Italian region of Umbria is one of the smallest in the country.       Located in the mountainous regions of central Italy, by the valley       of the Tiber River, this tiny sector of Italy thrives in historic       tales of medieval flavour. Originally        populated by the Umbri Tribe in 600 BC, Umbria (as named after the        tribe) is blanketed by much mystery and shadow (or coincidentally, "Ombra" in Italian). For many centuries, Umbria has settled        in the shadow of its better-known neighbour, Tuscany. Away from        the limelight, little Umbria has since retained its cultural roots,        as you will notice from the presence of thriving elm forests and        numerous castles, monasteries and fortresses. It's hard not to let        your imagination run off and wander on the Umbrian hilltops all        day and be enchanted by its sparkling rivers in the shadow of night. Umbria is divided into two provinces, Perugia        and Terni, of which Perugia is the capital. Towns included in the        Umbrian region's capital are: Assisi, Bevagna, Citta di Castello,        Foligno, Gubbio, Montefalco, Noria, Spoleto, Spello, Todi, Trevi,        and Umbertide. Apart from its subterranean walls, Etruscan tunnels        and medieval aqueduct, Umbrian attractions include the Palazzo dei        Priori (town hall), the 16th century Church of San Pietro, the 14th        century wooden interiors of Collegio della Mercanzia, and the National        Museum of Umbrian Archaeology. When travelling from Rome to Florence, Tuscany        by land, you shall be passing through the Tiber Valley, which takes        you to some Umbrian towns such as Assisi and Spoleto. While you        are there, take some time to explore and appreciate the meekness        and beauty of Umbria.


In Greek myth, which nymph detained Odysseus on her island for seven years?

Calypso - definition of Calypso by The Free Dictionary Calypso - definition of Calypso by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Calypso Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Ca·lyp·so 1 n. Greek Mythology A sea nymph who delayed Odysseus on her island, Ogygia, for seven years. [Latin Calypsō, from Greek Kalupsō, from kaluptein, to conceal; see kel-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] Ca·lyp·so 2 or ca·lyp·so (kə-lĭp′sō) n. pl. Ca·lyp·sos or ca·lyp·sos also Ca·lyp·soes or ca·lyp·soes A type of music that originated in the West Indies, notably in Trinidad, and is characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects. [Probably alteration (influenced by Calypso , in reference to the nymph's island home) of Caribbean English kaliso, variant of kariso, variant of kaiso, bravo (shout of approval for a Calypsonian's performance), Calypso music, from ka iso!, shout of encouragement with which West Indian slaves accompanied singers singing satirical songs about plantation owners and overseers, from Efik ka isu, go on (imperative form) (from ka, go, advance + isu, face, front, forward), and its Ibibio equivalent kaa iso.] Ca·lyp·so′ni·an (kə-lĭp-sō′nē-ən, kăl′ĭp-) n. ca·lyp·so  (kə-lĭp′sō) n. pl. ca·lyp·sos A terrestrial orchid (Calypso bulbosa) native to northern temperate regions, having a rose-pink flower with an inflated pouchlike lip usually marked with white, purple, and yellow. [Probably Latin Calypsō, Calypso; see Calypso1.] calypso (kəˈlɪpsəʊ) n, pl -sos 1. (Music, other) a popular type of satirical, usually topical, West Indian ballad, esp from Trinidad, usually extemporized to a percussive syncopated accompaniment 2. (Dancing) a dance done to the rhythm of this song [C20: probably from Calypso] (kəˈlɪpsəʊ) n, pl -sos (Plants) a rare N temperate orchid, Calypso (or Cytherea) bulbosa, whose flower is pink or white with purple and yellow markings [C19: named after Calypso] (kəˈlɪpsəʊ) n (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth (in Homer's Odyssey) a sea nymph who detained Odysseus on the island of Ogygia for seven years Ca•lyp•so n., pl. -sos. 1. a sea nymph who detained Odysseus on the island of Ogygia for seven years. 2. (l.c.) a musical style of West Indian origin, influenced by jazz, usu. having topical, often improvised, lyrics. 3. (l.c.) a terrestrial orchid, Calypso bulbosa, of the Northern Hemisphere, having a single variegated purple, yellow, and white flower. calypso - The style in which a shirt's tails are tied in a knot at the waist. See also related terms for waist . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


With which musical instrument is Charlie Mingus most closely associated?

Charles Mingus: Music Downloads, Album Info & More – artistxite.com Charles Mingus © photo courtesy of Atlantic Records © ROVI Show me Biography Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader. His compositions retained the hot and soulful feel of hard bop, drawing heavily from black gospel music and blues, while sometimes containing elements of Third Stream, free jazz, and classical music. He once cited Duke Ellington and church as his main influences. Mingus espoused collective improvisation, similar to the old New Orleans jazz parades, paying particular attention to how each band member interacted with the group as a whole. In creating his bands, he looked not only at the skills of the available musicians, but also their personalities. Many musicians passed through his bands and later went on to impressive careers. He recruited talented and sometimes little-known artists, whom he utilized to assemble unconventional instrumental configurations. As a performer, Mingus was a pioneer in double bass technique, widely recognized as one of the instrument's most proficient players. Nearly as well known as his ambitious music was Mingus's often fearsome temperament, which earned him the nickname "The Angry Man of Jazz". His refusal to compromise his musical integrity led to many onstage eruptions, exhortations to musicians, and dismissals. Because of his brilliant writing for midsize ensembles, and his catering to and emphasizing the strengths of the musicians in his groups, Mingus is often considered the heir of Duke Ellington , for whom he expressed great admiration. Indeed, Dizzy Gillespie had once claimed Mingus reminded him "of a young Duke", citing their shared "organizational genius". Mingus' compositions continue to be played by contemporary musicians ranging from the repertory bands Mingus Big Band , Mingus Dynasty, and Mingus Orchestra, to the high school students who play the charts and compete in the Charles Mingus High School Competition. Gunther Schuller has suggested that Mingus should be ranked among the most important American composers, jazz or otherwise. In 1988, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts made possible the cataloging of Mingus compositions, which were then donated to the Music Division of the New York Public Library for public use. In 1993, The Library of Congress acquired Mingus's collected papers—including scores, sound recordings, correspondence and photos—in what they described as "the most important acquisition of a manuscript collection relating to jazz in the Library's history". Charles Mingus was born in Nogales, Arizona. He was largely raised in the Watts area of Los Angeles. His maternal grandfather was a Chinese British subject from Hong Kong, and his maternal grandmother was black. Charles Mingus Sr. was the illegitimate offspring of an African American farmhand and his employer's white/European granddaughter. Mingus was the third great-grandson of the family's founding partiarch who was, by most accounts, a German immigrant. His ancestors included German American, African American, British, Chinese, and Native American. In Mingus's autobiography Beneath the Underdog his mother was described as "the daughter of an Englishman and a Chinese woman", and his father was the son "of a black farm worker and a Swedish woman". Charles Mingus Sr. claims to have been raised by his mother and her husband as a white person until he was fourteen, when his mother revealed to her family that the child's true father was a black slave, after which he had to run away from his family and live on his own. The autobiography doesn't confirm whether Charles Mingus Sr. or Mingus himself believed this story was true, or whether it was merely an embellished version of the Mingus family's lineage. His mother allowed only church-related music in their home, but Mingus developed an early love for other music, especially Duke Ellington . He studied trombone, and later cello, although he was unable to follow the cello professionally becaus


What, in the natural world, is 'earthstar'?

Weather earthstar videos, photos and facts - Geastrum corollinum | ARKive Top Weather earthstar biology Fungi are neither plants nor animals but belong to their own kingdom . Unable to produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis as plants do, they acquire nutrients from living or dead plants, animals, or other fungi, by breaking down tissues and absorbing them. In many larger fungi (except lichens) the only visible parts are the fruit bodies , which arise from a largely unseen network of threads called ‘hyphae’. These hyphae permeate the fungus’ food source, which may be soil, leaf litter, rotten wood, dung, and so on, depending on the species, and take up nutrients (4) . Earthstars are found from June to mid-September, during which the fruit body produces spores for reproduction (3) . Top Weather earthstar range The weather earthstar is found in Britain and Europe, but there have been few records of it in Britain since 1938. It was collected in Norfolk in 1782, remaining uncollected from then until 1895, when it was found in Hillingdon, Norfolk. It was found again in Maidenhead, Berkshire in 1896, Wensleydale, Yorkshire in 1908 and Hellesdon, Norfolk in 1938 (2) .


Acetylsalicylic acid is a commonly taken drug, what is its usual name?

aspirin (Bayer, etc.): Side Effects, Dosage & Overdose Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99. Medical and Pharmacy Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD Jay W. Marks, MD Jay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. arthritis , and other musculoskeletal conditions. Other members of this class include ibuprofen ( Motrin ), indomethacin ( Indocin ), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. They all work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals that are released when there is inflammation and that cause pain and fever . NSAIDs block the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain, and fever are reduced. Inhibition of prostaglandins also reduces the function of platelets and the ability of blood to clot. Aspirin, inhibits the function of platelets in a manner that is different from other NSAIDs, and its antithrombotic effects last longer than other NSAIDs. This is why aspirin is used for preventing heart attacks and strokes. The FDA approved Bayer aspirin in June 1965. PRESCRIBED FOR: Aspirin is used for the treatment of inflammation, fever, and pain that results from many forms of arthritis, including


Which King of England (after Harold 2nd) was killed by an arrow?

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


In which country was the 'Great Trek' of 1836/37?

Great Trek 1835-1846 | South African History Online South African History Online Home » Great Trek 1835-1846 Great Trek 1835-1846 The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists up into the interior of southern Africa in search of land where they could establish their own homeland, independent of British rule. The determination and courage of these pioneers has become the single most important element in the folk memory of Afrikaner Nationalism. However, far from being the peaceful and God-fearing process which many would like to believe it was, the Great Trek caused a tremendous upheaval in the interior for at least half a century. The Voortrekkers The Great Trek was a landmark in an era of expansionism and bloodshed, of land seizure and labour coercion. Taking the form of a mass migration into the interior of southern Africa, this was a search by dissatisfied Dutch-speaking colonists for a promised land where they would be 'free and independent people' in a 'free and independent state'. The men, women and children who set out from the eastern frontier towns of Grahamstown, Uitenhage and Graaff-Reinet represented only a fraction of the Dutch-speaking inhabitants of the colony, and yet their determination and courage has become the single most important element in the folk memory of Afrikaner nationalism. However, far from being the peaceful and God-fearing process which many would like to believe it was, the Great Trek caused a tremendous social upheaval in the interior of southern Africa, rupturing the lives of hundreds of thousands of indigenous people. But this time the reports that reached the chiefs of the Sotho clans on the northern bank were more alarming: the white men were coming in their hundreds. Threatened by the 'liberalism' of the new colonial administration, insecure about conflict on the eastern frontier and 'squeezed out' by their own burgeoning population, the Voortrekkers hoped to restore economic, cultural and political unity independent of British power. The only way they saw open to them was to leave the colony. In the decade following 1835, thousands migrated into the interior, organised in a number of trek parties under various leaders. Many of the Voortrekkers were trekboers (semi-nomadic pastoral farmers) and their mode of life made it relatively easy for them to pack their worldly possessions in ox-wagons and leave the colony forever. After crossing the Orange River the trekkers were still not totally out of reach of the Cape judiciary - in terms of the Cape of Good Hope Punishment Act (1836), they were liable for all crimes committed south of 25 deg latitude (which falls just below the present-day Warmbaths in northern Transvaal). The trekkers had a strong Calvinist faith. But when the time came for them to leave they found that no Dutch Reformed Church minister from the Cape was prepared to accompany the expedition, for the church synod opposed the emigration, saying it would lead to 'godlessness and a decline of civilisation'. So the trekkers were forced to rely on the ministrations of the American Daniel Lindley, the Wesleyan missionary James Archbell, and a non-ordained minister, Erasmus Smit. The trekkers, dressed in traditional dopper coats (short coats buttoned from top to bottom), kappies (bonnets) and hand-made riempieskoene (leather thong shoes), set out in wagons which they called kakebeenwoens (literally, jawbone wagons, because the shape and sides of a typical trek wagon resembled the jawbone of an animal). These wagons could carry a startling weight of household goods, clothes, bedding, furniture, agricultural implements, fruit trees and weapons. They were ingeniously designed and surprisingly light, so as not to strain the oxen, and to make it easier to negotiate the veld, narrow ravines and steep precipices which lay ahead. Travelling down the 3500 metre slope of the Drakensberg, no brake shoe or changing of wheels could have saved a wagon from hurtling down the mountain were it not for a simple and creative solution: the hindwheels of wagons were removed and heavy b


Which 4 time Prime Minister of France (twice in the Vichy government) was executed by firing squad in 1945?

Vichy leader executed for treason - Oct 15, 1945 - HISTORY.com Vichy leader executed for treason Share this: Vichy leader executed for treason Author Vichy leader executed for treason URL Publisher A+E Networks Pierre Laval, the puppet leader of Nazi-occupied Vichy France, is executed by firing squad for treason against France. Laval, originally a deputy and senator of pacifist tendencies, shifted to the right in the 1930s while serving as minister of foreign affairs and twice as the French premier. A staunch anti-communist, he delayed the Soviet-Franco pact of 1935 and sought to align France with Fascist Italy. Hostile to the declaration of war against Germany in 1939, Laval encouraged the antiwar faction in the French government, and with the German invasion in 1940 he used his political influence to force an armistice with Germany. Henri Pétain took over the new Vichy state, and Laval served as minister of state. Laval was dismissed by PÉtain in December 1940 for negotiating privately with Germany. By 1942, Laval had won the trust of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and the elderly Pétain became merely a figurehead in the Vichy regime. As the premier of Vichy France, Laval collaborated with the Nazi programs of oppression and genocide, and increasingly became a puppet of Hitler. After the Allied liberation of France, he was forced to flee east for German protection. With the defeat of Germany in May 1945, he escaped to Spain but was expelled and went into hiding in Austria, where he finally surrendered to American authorities in late July. Extradited to France, Laval was convicted of treason by the High Court of Justice in a sensational trial. Condemned to death, he attempted suicide by poison but was nursed back to health in time for his execution, on October 15, 1945. Related Videos


Which sport is played by the 'Cornish Pirates'?

Aaron Penberthy: Former Jersey and Cornish Pirates back joins Spanish champions - BBC Sport BBC Sport Aaron Penberthy: Former Jersey and Cornish Pirates back joins Spanish champions 20 Jun From the section Rugby Union Share this page Aaron Penberthy is joining the reigning Spanish league and cup champions Former Jersey and Cornish Pirates back Aaron Penberthy has joined Spanish champions El Salvador. The 23-year-old Cornishman began his career at Redruth before moving to the Cornish Pirates in 2011. He played in the 2012 Championship play-off final and moved to Jersey in the summer of 2013. But he struggled to make the starting line-up for Jersey last season and played his final game for the club in the Siam Cup win over Guernsey in May. Share this page


Prior to the election of Nick Clegg as leader of the Lib Dems, who had stood in as acting leader?

Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg quits after general election defeat | Daily Mail Online Next Humiliated Clegg RESIGNS: Lib Dem leader quits after his decision to take party into coalition leads to election bloodbath  FINAL RESULT: Tories 331 (up 25), Labour 232 (down 24), SNP 56 (up 50), Lib Dems 8 (down 48), Ukip 1 (down 1), Green 1 (no change)  Former Deputy Prime Minister clings onto seat despite Lib Dem wipeout But he resigns leadership saying results are a 'very dark hour' for the party  Lib Dems win just eight seats, having clinched 57 in 2010 election Veteran MP Vince Cable ousted in rock-solid stronghold of Twickenham  Ed Davey toppled by Tories while David Laws lost huge majority in Yeovil Rising stars Jo Swinson and Danny Alexander among SNP scalps Simon Hughes and Charles Kennedy - both MPs for 32 years - also lost Party lost £167,500 in deposits after failing to get 5% votes in 335 seats


Which cartoon characters were created 50 years ago by the Belgian Peyo?

Smurftastic! Belgian-created Smurfs turn 50 - TODAY.com Smurftastic! Belgian-created Smurfs turn 50 2008-01-14T17:46:12.000Z comment             () The Smurfs — led by Papa Smurf and Smurfette — kicked off a year of 50th birthday celebrations Monday with Smurfberry cake and sarsaparilla juice. The late cartoonist Pierre Culliford — best known by his pen name, “Peyo” — first introduced the tiny blue figures in a comic strip in October 1958. He called them Schtroumpf; they became known worldwide as the Smurfs. The Smurfs, forest dwellers who live in little white-capped mushroom homes, developed their own “Smurf” language in which nouns and verbs were interchanged. Their debut on U.S. television in 1981 launched their global rise to stardom and made the Smurfs a household name. A Smurf is a Pitufo in Spanish, a Schlumpf in German, Nam Ching Ling to the Chinese, a Sumafa in Japan and Dardassim in Hebrew. “I think that if he could see all that has been done with his characters since his death and the success and interest that the Smurfs still attract, he would be very, very, very, very happy and very proud,” said Peyo’s son, Thierry Culliford. To mark 50 years of Smurfdom, organizers are planning everything from a 3-D animation feature film expected to be released next year to new comic book collections and a remastered release of the popular 1980s television animated series, Peyo’s family said. Peyo’s widow and two children will help kick off a European birthday tour in Brussels. The Smurfs celebration will continue in Paris and Berlin. The Smurfs also will team up with the UNICEF to promote children’s rights and education worldwide, said Yves Willemont of UNICEF Belgium. “The Smurfs and UNICEF have a lot of values in common — values about joy, happiness and respect,” Willemont said. “We also have in common the fact that we are dedicated to the cause of children and to the promotion of every child and the right of every child to survive.” UNICEF and the Smurfs joined forces two years ago to raise the plight of ex-child soldiers in Africa. Born in Brussels, Peyo worked as a movie projectionist before entering the world of comic strip drawing. The Smurfs appeared as a supporting cast of characters in Peyo’s 1958 “Johan and Pirlouit” cartoon, which was set in the Middle Ages. The Smurfs quickly grew in popularity and by 1960, the Smurfs had their own comic strip series and. With the help of the Hanna-Barbera Productions, the Smurfs became an animated cartoon in 1981. Thierry Culliford said the Smurfs promote love and friendship. He said many who grew up watching the Smurfs on TV during the 1980s and 1990s now are parents and want to introduce the Smurfs to their children. Demand for Smurf stories continues, said Hendrik Coysman, managing director of IMPS, which controls the rights of the Smurf brand worldwide. “Thousands of fans are asking for more stories and these will be based of course on the fantastic asset that Peyo has left us,” Coysman said. Peyo, who died 15 years ago, “would be very happy if he were here today” to see Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Handy, Jokey and the troop of 96 others celebrate 50 years of Smurfmania, daughter Veronique Culliford said.


Ascorbic acid is a vital part of the diet, how is it commonly known?

What is Ascorbic Acid? (with pictures) What is Ascorbic Acid? Last Modified Date: 15 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Adorable animal families that will make you "aww" Ascorbic acid is known for its antioxidant properties. It is a molecular bond of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Most people are familiar with L-ascorbic acid, more commonly referred to as vitamin C. When not in vitamin C form, ascorbic acid may be used in solutions to develop film. It oxidizes easily, but prevents the destruction of various cells - hence the term antioxidant. It must be stored in a cool dark place. It also oxidizes in the presence of metals, so it should not be stored in any type of metal container. As vitamin C, ascorbic acid was once invaluable in preventing diseases like scurvy , caused by lengthy ship voyages. To combat scurvy, sailors and passengers were often given oranges, which are high in vitamin C. While most animals synthesize this acid naturally, humans and primates do not. For this reason, supplementation is required, generally available through food sources. Along with citrus fruits, broccoli, spinach , and cranberries are all excellent sources of ascorbic acid. Since the discovery that ascorbic acid could prevent scurvy, modern natural food manufacturers have sought to market vitamin C in tablet form. Vitamin C is also a frequent addition to fruit juices. There has been much debate over the ability of vitamin C to prevent the common cold. While for years, natural foods manufacturers insisted that taking large amounts of vitamin C could actually shorten cold duration, the final result of clinical trials suggests that vitamin C reduces the cold by little more than half a day. However, when vitamin C is combined with zinc, it has a tendency to reduce the number of days a cold lasts, largely due to the properties in zinc. Fortunately, vitamin C does not have a high rate of toxicity, even at very high doses. Therefore, while taking large doses may not improve one’s cold, it is also not likely to harm one in any way. Ascorbic acid is essential to the body’s processes, and all humans must consume it through either food or supplementation. Vitamin C helps to produce collagen. It is also vital in the production of dopamine and adrenaline, and necessary to the function of almost all major organs. Low levels of ascorbic acid can result in loose teeth, anemia, inability to heal quickly, and easier bruising. In general, though, people with fairly healthy diets get enough of this substance without supplementation. When a person's diet is low in vitamin C, supplementation should be considered to promote overall health. Since most cooking methods deplete the content of vitamin C, one of the best methods for adding it to one’s diet is to eat citrus fruits raw, or to very lightly cook green vegetables like broccoli. Spinach salad is a tasty way to add more vitamin C to your diet. Vitamin C has recently been added not just to many foods, but also to many cosmetic products, particularly skin creams marketed as “anti-aging.” It is too early to tell if these products are effective, though some users feel they are quite beneficial. Ad


In Greek myth, who was the wife of Odysseus who remained faithful during his long absence?

Penelope | Define Penelope at Dictionary.com Penelope noun 1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Odysseus, who remained faithful to him during his long absence at Troy. 2. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “weaver.”. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for Penelope Expand Homer's Odyssey Denton J. Snider Then for the second time he astonished Penelope by laughing. Still Jim Honor Willsie Morrow Then Penelope asked him straightly, "Who art thou, stranger, and whence hast thou come?" Museum of Antiquity L. W. Yaggy Penelope, consumed with curiosity, joined the touring party one day. Still Jim Honor Willsie Morrow And he wrote a book in which he took away the palm of beauty from Argive Helen and handed it to poor Penelope. British Dictionary definitions for Penelope Expand noun 1. (Greek myth) the wife of Odysseus, who remained true to him during his long absence despite the importunities of many suitors Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Penelope Expand fem. proper name, name of the faithful wife in the "Odyssey," from Greek Penelopeia, probably related to pene "thread on the bobbin," from penos "web," cognate with Latin pannus "cloth garment" (see pane (n.)). Used in English as the type of the virtuous wife (1580) as it was in Latin. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Expand Penelope [(puh-nel-uh-pee)] The wife of Odysseus in classical mythology . Penelope remained true to her husband for the ten years he spent fighting in the Trojan War and for the ten years it took him to return from Troy , even though she was harassed by men who wanted to marry her. She promised to choose a suitor after she had finished weaving a shroud for her father-in-law, but every night she unraveled what she had woven during the day. After three years, her trick was discovered, but she still managed to put her suitors off until Odysseus returned and killed them. Note: Penelope is an image of fidelity and devotion. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.


Which English King was married to Catherine of Valois?

Catherine Of Valois | French princess | Britannica.com Catherine Of Valois Blaise Pascal Catherine Of Valois, (born Oct. 27, 1401, Paris , France —died Jan. 3, 1437, Bermondsey Abbey, London, Eng.), French princess, the wife of King Henry V of England , mother of King Henry VI , and grandmother of the first Tudor monarch of England, Henry VII. Catherine was the daughter of King Charles VI of France and Isabella of Bavaria and was much neglected in childhood because of her father’s frequent bouts of madness and her mother’s selfish indifference. After his accession to the English throne (March 1413), Henry V renewed the negotiations for his marriage to Catherine started by his father, Henry IV. His demand for a large dowry and the restoration of Normandy and Aquitaine (once possessions of English kings) led to war, and the marriage did not take place until June 2, 1420, after the signing of the Treaty of Troyes. Catherine was crowned in Westminster Abbey in February 1421 and gave birth to a son, afterward Henry VI, in the following December. She joined Henry in France in May 1422 and returned to England after his death the following August , residing first at Windsor Castle and later at Baynard’s Castle, London. From about 1425 gossip associated Catherine’s name with that of a Welsh squire, Owen Tudor . Their marriage may have taken place secretly in 1429, or they may already have been married when, in 1428, an act of Parliament was passed forbidding her marriage without the consent of king and council. Owen Tudor was imprisoned in 1436 and Catherine retired to Bermondsey Abbey, London. By Owen Tudor she had three sons and two daughters, one of whom died in infancy; the eldest son, Edmund, created Earl of Richmond in 1452, was the father of Henry VII . Learn More in these related articles:


Who is the Roman equivalent to the Greek God, Dionysus?

Dionysus - Greek God of Wine and Drunken Revelry Ancient/Classical History Dionysus - Greek God of Wine and Drunken Revelry Dionysus holding a wine cup (kantharos). Red-figure Amphora, by the Berlin Painter, c. 490-480 B.C.  Courtesy of Bibi Saint-Pol at Wikipedia. By N.S. Gill Updated August 17, 2016. Dionysus is the god of wine and drunken revelry in Greek mythology. He is a patron of the theater and an agricultural/fertility god. He was sometimes at the heart of frenzied madness that led to savage murder. Writers often contrast Dionysus with his half-brother Apollo . Where Apollo personifies the cerebral aspects of mankind, Dionysus represents the libido and gratification. Family of Origin Dionysus was the son of the king of the Greek gods, Zeus, and Semele , the mortal daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia of Thebes [see map section Ed ]. Dionysus is called "twice born" because of the unusual manner in which he grew: not only in a womb but also in a thigh. Dionysus the Twice-Born Hera, queen of the gods, jealous because her husband was playing around (again), took characteristic revenge: She punished the woman. In this case, Semele. Zeus had visited Semele in human form, but claimed to be a god. Hera persuaded her that she needed more than his word that he was divine. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Zeus knew the sight of him in all his splendor would prove fatal, but he had no choice, so he revealed himself. His lightning brightness killed Semele, but first, Zeus took the unborn from her womb and sewed it inside his thigh. There it gestated until it was time for birth. The Romans often called Dionysus Bacchus or Liber. Attributes Usually visual representations, like the vase shown, depict the god Dionysus sporting a beard. He is usually ivy-wreathed and wears a chiton and often an animal skin. Other attributes of Dionysus are thyrsus, wine, vines, ivy, panthers, leopards, and theater. Powers Ecstasy -- madness in his followers, illusion, sexuality, and drunkenness. Sometimes Dionysus is associated with Hades. Dionysus is called the "Eater of Raw Flesh". Companions of Dionysus Dionysus is usually shown in the company of others who are enjoying the fruit of the vine. Silenus or multiple sileni and nymphs engaged in drinking, flute-playing, dancing, or amorous pursuits are the most common companions. Depictions of Dionysus may also include Maenads, the human women made mad by the wine god. Sometimes the part-animal companions of Dionysus are called satyrs, whether meaning the same thing as sileni or something else. Sources Ancient sources for Dionysus include: Apollodorus, Diodorus Siculus , Euripides, Hesiod, Homer, Hyginus, Nonnius, Ovid, Pausanias, and Strabo. Greek Theater and Dionysus The development of Greek Theater came out of worship of Dionysus in Athens. The major festival at which the competitive tetralogies (three tragedies and a satyr play ) were performed was the City Dionysia . This was an important annual event for the democracy. The theater of Dionysus was on the south slope of the Athenian acropolis and held room for an audience of 17,000. There were also dramatic contests at the Rural Dionysia and the Lenaia festival, whose name is a synonym for 'maenad', Dionysus' frenzied worshipers. Plays were also performed at the Anthesteria festival, which honored Dionysus as god of wine.


Of which Canadian Province is Toronto the capital city?

Capital Of Canada Capital Of Canada Capital Of Canada What is the capital of Canada? Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa or Vancouver? The capital city of Canada isn't one that is as well known as other major countries. Ask the average person 'What is the Capital city of Canada' and you'll probably get a furrowed brow, followed by a guess of Vancouver or Montreal. Some countries have capitals that are well known as their capitals all around the World, such as London or Paris. Canada, though, does cause problems for many people probably because their capital city isn't their biggest city - in fact it's their fourth largest. Ottawa Yes, Ottawa is actually the Canadian capital city, and is located in the South East of Canada in the province of Ontario. It's about 200km West of Montreal and 500km North of New York. It is the fourth largest city in Canada (after Toronto, Montreal and Calgary) and is positioned on the South bank of Ottawa River. The population is just under 900,000, which is fairly small compared to the Canadian population of 35 million, but Canada is much bigger than most countries (second only to Russia) so it's not too surprising. However, it is still nearly 1/3 the size of Toronto and so is still comparatively small for a capital city. The first language of people in Ottawa is English, however it is a bilingual city with French spoken as the first language by a large proportion of the population. Both are spoken well, generally, by staff in restaurants and stores. Ottawa started out as a logging town, called Bytown, with many lumber mills being built along the river. That has been replaced now by tourism, travel and public service as major employers. Also, Ottawa has a booming high-tech sector. The original capital of Canada was actually Kingston, but in 1857 Queen Victoria selected Ottawa as the new capital city, which was surprising when there were other much larger Canadian cities to choose from. The main airport serving the capital is Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The city is also well served by buses and trains, such as the 'O-Train' light rail system. The city is situated on a (mainly dormant) fault line, so can occasionally have minor earthquakes. There was a magnitude 5.2 quake in 2000, and a 5.0 quake in 2010. Ottawa has produced many people that have gone on to find fame, too, such as Bryan Adams, Dan Ankroyd, Lorne Greene, Alanis Morissette and Matthew Perry (Bing, from 'Friends')! Tom Cruise also spent some time in Ottawa while young. Ottawa Tourist Attractions


"Who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in the 1961 film, ""West Side Story""?"

West Side Story (1961) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) Background West Side Story (1961) is an energetic, widely-acclaimed,   melodramatic musical - a modern-day, loose re-telling of Shakespeare's Romeo   and Juliet tragedy of feuding families, although the setting is the Upper   West Side of New York City in the late 1950s with conflict between rival street   gangs rather than families. West Side Story is still one of the best   film adaptations of a musical ever created, and the finest musical film of   the 60s. It arrived at a time when the silver screen was realizing tremendous   competition from TV and other genres of cinematic entertainment. Like many other musicals of its time, Hollywood again looked   to a successful Broadway stage play (first starring Carol Lawrence and Larry   Kert) for its source material (e.g., in earlier years, South Pacific (1958), Oklahoma! (1955), and Carousel (1956) were chosen, among others)   and it was no different for this film. An almost completely new cast was assembled,   except for actor George Chakiris (who played Riff, NOT Bernardo, in the London   production). After her success in Spendor in the Grass   (1961) , Natalie Wood was chosen for the lead female role after Barbara   Luna was considered. And Richard Beymer, known for his performance as Peter   Van Daan in George Stevens' The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), took the   lead male role which was also considered for Marlon Brando and Elvis Presley.   Chita Rivera, the Broadway actress who played the part of the tempestuous   Anita, was replaced by Rita Moreno, known for her role as Tuptim in The   King and I (1956) . Supporting actor Russ Tamblyn, known for many roles   in films such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) and Peyton   Place (1957), played the role of Riff. The same tale has been told numerous times in past cinematic   history, including: Romeo and Juliet (1916) with vampish Theda Bara    as Juliet Romeo and Juliet (1916) with Francis X. Bushman    as Romeo George Cukor's Romeo and Juliet (1936) with elderly    'teen' lovers Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer, John Barrymore as Mercutio,    Edna May Oliver as the Nurse, and Basil Rathbone as Tybalt Renato Castellani's Romeo and Juliet (1954) with    Laurence Harvey and Susan Shentall in the leads Paul Czinner's Romeo and Juliet (1966), with ballet    dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet    (1968) , with appropriately-aged star-crossed lovers Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey Baz Luhrmann's hip and updated William Shakespeare's    Romeo + Juliet (1996) with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes The ground-breaking, dynamic film of 1961 was based on the   successful Broadway hit - a staged musical play (opening in 1957) by writer   Arthur Laurents and directed/choreographed by Jerome Robbins. The play reworked   the traditional love story material (of lovers that crossed racial/ethnic   barriers) and translated it, in a radical, novel and revolutionary style for   a musical, to include racial strife between rival New York street gangs (newly-arrived   Puerto Ricans and second-generation Americans from white European immigrant   families), juvenile delinquency and inner-city problems of the mid-twentieth   century - in exhilarating musical and dance form. To capture the realism of   the social tragedy and its urban environment, some of the film was shot on   location in Manhattan (in abandoned West Side tenements around 110th St.,   and other settings), but most of it was actually filmed on sound stages with   stylized, artificial studio sets. [From Shakespearean Play to Screen: The Montagues became    the Anglo Jets street gang, while the Capulets were transformed into rival    Puerto Ricans. Puerto Rican Maria, played by Natalie Wood, and white Tony,    played by Richard Beymer, were the two lovers. The killing of Riff by Maria's    brother Bernardo paralleled the killing of Ro


William Frawley and Vivian Vance played Fred and Ethel Mertz in which popular 1950's American TV comedy show?

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Which tennis player beat Boris Becker in the all German men singles final at Wimbledon in 1991?

Boris Becker - Biography - IMDb Boris Becker Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trivia  (30) | Personal Quotes  (1) Overview (4) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) Boris Franz Becker was born on November 22, 1967 in Leimen, West Germany, the only son in the family of an architect. His father built the tennis center (Blau-Weiss Tennisklub), where young Becker was usually playing against young Steffi Graf in training matches. In 1984 he became a professional tennis player. Becker was an unknown 17-year-old unseeded outsider at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in 1985, when he shot to fame by setting the record for Wimbledon, becoming the youngest player ever to win the men's final. He was also the first unseeded player ever and the first German to win the men's single title at Wimbledon. He was nicknamed "Boom Boom" for his huge serve. Becker reached the Wimbledon final 7 times in 10 years and won 3 men's single titles, among the total of 49 singles and 15 doubles victories over the course of his career. Becker became the second youngest player, after Björn Borg , to be introduced into the tennis' Hall of Fame in 2003. He ranks third in sport career earnings with $25,080,956. But pressures and demands on him brought too much stress into his life. At the age of 31 Becker retired from professional tennis. In 1993, he married Barbara Feltus , who was the daughter of an African-American serviceman and a white German lady. The celebrity couple appeared naked on the cover of "Stern" magazine before their marriage (the photo was made by her father). They married on December 17, 1993, and had their first son, Noah, born on January 18, 1994, and their second son Elias, born on September 4, 1999. Becker gained respect for his stance against racism. But in 2000, his wife took both sons to Florida and filed a petition in Miami court, ignoring their prenuptial agreement, that entitled her to a single payoff of $2,500,000. She got 14,400,000 and the custody of both sons, and her lawyer was paid for by Becker. His high-profile marriage and an equally high-profile divorce from model Barbara Feltus was paralleled by the story of him impregnating a Russian-African model Angela Ermakova at an upscale London restaurant in the summer of 1999, and having an illegitimate child (Anna, born on March 22, 2000). After having positive DNA test results, Becker recognized his fatherhood of a daughter Anna and payed a generous $5,000,000 settlement in 2001. This came on top of his tax problems, for which he was fined $500,000. He also suffered from alcohol and drug addiction, which complicated matters in his turbulent life. Boris Becker was able to overcome the mistakes of his past and moved on with his life, by first moving from Monaco to Mallorca and to Zug, Switzerland. His sincere and open autobiography, titled "Boris Becker - The Player: The Autobiography" was published in 2004. He works with a British TV sports-show and has a regular gig as a BBC commentator at Wimbledon. Becker also plays exhibitions on the Senior ATP Tour and on the Billie Jean King's World Team Tennis tour. Outside of his sports career Boris Becker has been a successful businessman. He owns half of the tennis racquet company Völkl, collaborates with watchmakers, owns several Mercedes dealerships and also does promotions for Mercedes-Benz. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Steve Shelokhonov Spouse (2) (January 26, 2001) A Munich court granted Becker a divorce. Ex-wife Barbara reportedly got a $14.4 million settlement, their condo on Florida's exclusive Fisher Island and custody of their sons, Noah and Elias. Member of the Laureus World Sports Academy, a European foundation devoted to achieving social change through sports. Father Karl-Heinz, an architect, designed the tennis center where Becker and Steffi Graf played against each other as children. Never won a professional tournament on clay. In 1992, ignoring his nation's euphoria over reunification, Becker refused to serve as ambassador for Berlin's bid to host the 2000 Olympics, saying he feared a triumphant Germany migh


"The title of Frederick Forsyth's novel, ""The Dogs of War"" is taken from a line in which Shakespeare play?"

The Dogs of War | Action Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Dogs of War Add Image The Dogs of War is a 1980  war film  based upon the novel  The Dogs of War  by  Frederick Forsyth , directed by  John Irvin . It stars  Christopher Walken  and  Tom Berenger  as part of a small, international unit of  mercenary  soldiers privately hired to depose President Kimba of a fictional "Republic of Zangaro", in  Africa , so that a British tycoon can gain mining access to a huge platinum  deposit. This movie was filmed on location in  Belize . The Dogs of War title is a phrase from  William Shakespeare 's play  Julius Caesar  (1599), which uses the line "Cry, 'Havoc!', and let slip the dogs of war" (line 270, scene 1, Act III). Plot Edit As the film opens,  mercenaries  Jamie Shannon, Drew, Derek, Michel, Terry and Richard are making a hasty exit from a war-torn  Central American  country by forcing their way onto a government civilian  DC-3  airplane. When a Central American officer demands Richard's body to be removed to make room for others, one of the mercenaries shows he is still able to safely grasp the spoon of a hand grenade and Drew insists his friend "goes home". After Shannon returns home, he gets an offer from a Briton named Endean who is interested in "certain resources" of a small African nation named Zangaro. Endean pays Shannon $15,000 to go on a reconnaissance mission in Zangaro which is run by a paranoid and brutal dictator named General Kimba. Shannon arrives in Zangaro's capital of Clarencetown and meets a British documentary filmmaker named North who tells him Zangaro's history and scouts out the defences of the military garrison. However, his activities arouse the suspicions of Zangaro's police and he is arrested, severely beaten and thrown in jail. His multiple wounds are treated by Dr. Okoye, a physician who was formerly a moderate political leader and the only local politician of whom North approved but who was imprisoned by General Kimba four years ago. North agitates for his release and Shannon is deported after two days of torture. His physician tells him that all the damage he has sustained has taken years off his lifespan. After Shannon tells Endean that there is no chance of an internal  coup , Endean offers Shannon $100,000 to overthrow Kimba by invading Zangaro with a mercenary army. Endean intends to install a puppet government led by Colonel Bobi, Kimba's brutal and greedy former ally. This would allow Endean to exploit the country's newly discovered platinum resources as Colonel Bobi has already signed away the mineral rights. Shannon refuses the offer and decides to leave his mercenary life behind. He meets his estranged wife and proposes that they start a new life in  Colorado  or  Montana . She turns him down, noting that she does not think that he has changed. Shannon then accepts Endean's offer to organize an attack on Zangaro with the condition that he will have complete control of the operation. After Endean gives Shannon $1 million for expenses, Shannon contacts his mercenary cohorts from Central America and three of them join him but one does not. They meet up at  Liverpool Street Station  to plan the coup and when all the options have been decided, Michel proposes a toast followed by Shannon's reciting his motto "Everyone Comes Home". The group illegally procures  Uzi  submachine guns, ammunition,  rocket launchers , mines and other weapons from arms dealers. By chance he encounters North, who was expelled from Zangaro shortly after Shannon. North believes Shannon is a  CIA  agent heading back to Zangaro and tries to tail him. Shannon asks Drew to scare North away without hurting him but instead North is killed by someone who had been hired by Endean to follow Shannon and his crew. A furious Shannon kills him in turn and leaves his body at Endean's house during a dinner party held for Colonel Bobi. He hires a small freighter and crew to transport the team to the coast of Zangaro and purchases a variety of other equipment that will be used in the attack such as  Zodiac-style motorbo


In which US State is Jamestown, site of the first settlement in 1609?

Jamestown, cities, United States Encyclopedia  >  Places  >  United States, Canada, and Greenland  >  U.S. Political Geography Jamestown Jamestown. 1 City (1990 pop. 34,681), Chautauqua co., W N.Y., on Chautauqua Lake; founded c.1806, inc. as a city 1886. It is the business and financial center of a dairy, livestock, and vineyard area. The chief industries are food processing and furniture and machine manufacture. Nearby are Allegany State Park and the Chautauqua Institution, a cultural and recreational center on the lake. Lucille Ball was born in the city. 2 City (1990 pop. 15,571), seat of Stutsman co., SE N.Dak., on the James River, in a farm area; founded 1871 when Fort Seward was established to protect railroad workers, inc. 1896. It is the trade and processing center for an agricultural area where grain and flour are produced and sunflowers and livestock are raised. Processed food, ordnance, and construction materials are manufactured. Jamestown College is in the city. Fort Seward Historic Site and a restored frontier village lie on the outskirts. 3 Former village, SE Va., first permanent English settlement in America; est. May 14, 1607, by the London Company on a marshy peninsula (now an island) in the James River and named for the reigning English monarch, James I. Disease, starvation, and Native American attacks wiped out most of the colony, but the London Company continually sent more men and supplies, and John Smith briefly provided efficient leadership (he returned to England in 1609 for treatment of an injury). After the severe winter of 1609–10 (the "starving time"), the survivors prepared to return to England but were stopped by the timely arrival of Lord De la Warr with supplies. John Rolfe cultivated the first tobacco there in 1612, introducing a successful source of livelihood; in 1614 he assured peace with the local Native Americans by marrying Pocahontas , daughter of chief Powhatan. In 1619 the first representative government in the New World met at Jamestown, which remained the capital of Virginia throughout the 17th cent. The village was almost entirely destroyed during Bacon's Rebellion ; it was partially rebuilt but fell into decay with the removal of the capital to Williamsburg (1698–1700). Of the 17th-century settlement, only the old church tower (built c.1639) and a few gravestones were visible when National Park Service excavations began in 1934. Today, most of Jamestown Island is owned by the U.S. government and is included in Colonial National Historical Park (see National Parks and Monuments , table); a small portion comprises the Jamestown National Historic Site, which is owned by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. A tercentenary celebration was held in 1907, and in 1957 the Jamestown Festival Park was built to commemorate the 350th anniversary. The park, which was renamed Jamestown Settlement in 1990, contains exhibit pavilions and replicas of the first fort, the three ships that brought the first settlers, and a Native American village. Excavations that began in 1994 finally uncovered the original fort at Jamestown, which had long been believed to have been eroded away by the river. See report by the Celebration Commission, The 350th Anniversary of Jamestown, 1607–1957 (1958); C. Bridenbaugh, Jamestown, 1544–1699 (1980); D. A. Price, Love and Hate in Jamestown (2003). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.


"Name of the character, played by Clint Eastwood, in the 1960's TV series, ""Rawhide""?"

Rawhide (TV Series 1959–1965) - 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 Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive; he is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way. Creator: Favor and Rowdy looking for grazing and water in the Lost Mountains find their path blocked by Indians and an old white man. They hire a guide but he is killed after a lost woman joins them. She has ... 9.0 Gil visits his girls encountering an Indian on the train. Gil sees the Indian from the train in a wagon with handcuffs on. He discovers the man is a prisoner. With help they decide to break him out. ... 8.9 At a river the drovers are startled by a bugle and stopped by a group of Jayhawkers wanting $5 per head to cross the river. They are lead by a Judge who has conned his son-in-law into thinking they ... 8.9 a list of 42 titles created 24 Aug 2011 a list of 48 titles created 28 Feb 2012 a list of 26 titles created 05 Feb 2013 a list of 46 titles created 20 Apr 2014 a list of 43 titles created 24 Nov 2014 Search for " Rawhide " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    5 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts and Rocky Mountains. The first treks were led by gruff, ... See full summary  » Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton Bret and Bart Maverick (and in later seasons, their English cousin, Beau) are well dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game. Poker (5 card draw) is ... See full summary  » Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in the rough and tumble Dodge City. Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake Frontier hero Daniel Boone conducts surveys and expeditions around Boonesborough, running into both friendly and hostile Indians, just before and during the Revolutionary War. Stars: Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s. Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule Dressed-up dandy (derby and cane), gambler and lawman roams the West charming women and defending the unjustly accused. His primary weapon was his wit (and cane) rather than his gun. Stars: Gene Barry, Allison Hayes, Allen Jaffe After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the west looking for fights, women and bad guys to beat up. His job changed from episode to episode. Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks The Wild West adventures of the residents and staff of Barkley Ranch in California's San Joaquin Valley. Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter for hire. Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham The adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community. Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker Marshal Earp keeps the law, first in Kansas and later in Arizona, using his over-sized pistols and a variety of sidekicks. Most of the saga is based loosely on fact, with historical badguys... See full summary  » Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw The Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Garth, the Grainger brothers, and Col. MacKenzie. It is the setting for a variety of stories, many more ... See full summary  » Stars: Doug McClure, James Drury, Lee J. Cobb Edit Storyline Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive; he is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and


"""Camelot"" in 1960 was the last Broadway musical of which famous duo?"

Camelot Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 36 out of 52 people found the following review useful: "........a fleeting wisp of glory, called Camelot." from Buffalo, New York 17 December 2005 I wish I had seen the original Broadway production of Camelot. As a lad the Broadway cast album was a treasured staple in our house, played over and over again by my parents. Can you imagine a cast led by Richard Burton, Julie Andrews and introducing Robert Goulet as Lancelot? So why couldn't Warner Brothers sign the original cast from Broadway for the movie? Robert Goulet had in fact come to Hollywood and didn't set the world on fire, but the other two were already big box office names by 1967. Julie Andrews had won an Oscar for Mary Poppins and just did the Sound of Music. And Richard Burton was one half of the most noted show business couple of the Sixties with his wife Elizabeth Taylor. Jack Warner, usually a smart guy, said that he didn't think that anyone would believe that two guys like Arthur and Lancelot would put a kingdom at risk for the love of Mary Poppins. So Julie wasn't even asked and Vanessa Redgrave got the call. She's certainly sexy enough, but she opted for the Rex Harrison talk/sing in doing Guinevere. If you have the video or DVD of Camelot play that and then listen to Julie Andrews sing from the original cast album. My favorite song from the score is I Loved You Once In Silence and Julie Andrews is at her best singing that song. Vanessa doesn't come close. Ditto for Richard Burton and Richard Harris. Though in the case of Harris I think he was toning it down a mite for a clearly handicapped co-star in the vocal department. Harris later in his life toured extensively in various productions of Camelot as Arthur, virtually taking over the role originated by his close friend Burton. The biggest hit from the Camelot score was If Ever I Would Leave You, sung by Robert Goulet. In 1961 you couldn't get away from that song being played on the radio right in the midst of all the rock and roll. Goulet also toured in various stock companies of Camelot and like both Burton and Harris revived it on Broadway. I don't think anyone ever asked Franco Nero to tour. But Redgrave and Nero certainly created their own screen magic, they got involved with each other on the set. But folks this is a musical and musically they don't measure up. David Hemmings takes over the role of Mordred from Roddy McDowall who did it on stage. His Mordred is a clever schemer, but a coward as well. For myself the best Mordred ever portrayed on screen was in Knights of the Round Table by Stanley Baker. Baker's interpretation of Mordred is light years from Hemmings, he's a schemer, but he's definitely no coward. I love the score of Camelot and when it was filmed I only wish the singing was half as good as the Broadway show. Was the above review useful to you? 27 out of 38 people found the following review useful: tragic and inspiring film adaptation.well done. from Pa. 20 July 1999 a fine atmospherc sreen adaptation of lerner and loewe's classic. Richard Harris is quite simply magnificent as arthur,the best actor to play the role on stage or screen. redgrave is compelling,although julie andrews singing is sorely missed. the film adds more of a tragic feel,not like the original broadway version which had more humor. lerner himself rewrote his stage production after the film screenplay. franco nero is mis cast as lance ,even his dialoge was dubbed!! but david hemmings comes across quite well as mordred, too bad his song (along with 5 others) was cut. yes, at times it gets a bit long but its well worth it for the final inspiring scene when arthur passes on the camelot story to young tom of warwick. Harris is at the heart of this film and he keeps you glued to the screen. Was the above review useful to you? 20 out of 26 people found the following review useful: Begging for a remake, but... from Tampa 7 April 2002 Now that movie musicals are in vogue again, maybe somebody at Warner Brothers will give the green light to remake this Lerner & Loewe spectacle that was


"The wine ""Lachryma Christi"" is made from grapes grown on the slopes of which mountain?"

Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Wine - A Guide to the Wines of Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Home » Regions » Italy » Campania » Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Wine Add a photo for this region? Lacryma Christi, (also Lachryma Christi, literally "tear of Christ"), is the name of a celebrated Neapolitan type of wine produced on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Campania, Italy. The name Lacryma Christi comes from an old myth that Christ, crying over Lucifer's fall from heaven, cried his tears on the land and gave divine inspiration to the vines that grew there. The sides of Vesuvius are deeply scarred by past lava flows, and its lower slopes are extremely fertile, dotted with villages and covered with vineyards. The wine is entirely earthly, but quite enjoyable. The red is garnet in color with a pleasant scent of red fruit and white pepper and a juicy, tart flavor with apple-skin flavors and lemony acidity in balance. The white wine is crisp and dry.


Which King of England, from 1399-1413, was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincoln shire in 1366?

Some Descendants of the ENGLAND Family Related to George Washington 1st US President   Click Wikipedia for more on  Edward III 'Plantagenet' Of ENGLAND 1. Edward III 'Plantagenet' Of ENGLAND King of England [1327-1377] (See Link for Ancestry) [1327-1377], 480 son of Edward II 'Plantagenet Of ENGLAND King of England [1307-1327] and Isabella CAPET, was born 13 Nov 1312 in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, 480 died 21 Jun 1377 of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England 480 at age 64, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England. 480 Another name for Edward was Edward III PLANTAGENET. Edward married Philippe DE HAINAULT 24 Jan 1328 in York, East Riding, Yorkshire, England. Philippe was born 24 Jun 1311 in Mons, Hainault, Flanders, France (now Belgium), 480 died 15 Aug 1369 of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England 480 at age 58, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England. 480 Another name for Philippe was Philippe D' AVESNES. 480 Children from this marriage were: 2. i.   Edward 'the Black Prince' 'Plantagenet' Of WOODSTOCK Prince of England 481 was born 15 Jun 1330 in Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire, England, 481 died 8 Jun 1376 in Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England 481 at age 45, and was buried in Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England. 481 3. ii.   Joan 'of the Tower' 'Plantagenet' Of ENGLAND Princess of England was born about Feb 1335 in Tower of London, Middlesex, England and died 2 Sep 1348 in Bordeaux, France (enroute to be married) about age 13.  Joan married Pedro Alfonsez 'the Cruel' DE CASTILE King of Leon and Castile [1350 (See Link for Ancestry) [1350-1369], son of Alfonso Fernandez XI 'the Just' Bourgogne DE CASTILE King of Leon and Castile [1312-1350] and Maria Alfonsez DE PORTUGAL Princess of Portugal, before Sep 1348 in Married by contract but not in Fact. Pedro was born 30 Aug 1334 in Burgos, Castile, Spain, died 23 Mar 1369 in Murdered in Montiel, Ciudad Real, France at age 34, and was buried in Catedral de Sevilla, Sevilla, Castile and Lï¿½on, Spain. They had no children.   4. iii.   John 'Plantagenet' Of GAUNT Duke of Lancaster 68 461 462 463 was born 28 Mar 1340 in St. Bavon's Abbey, Ghent, Hainault, Belgium, 68 463 died 3 Feb 1398 in Leicester Castle, London, Middlesex, England 463 at age 57, and was buried 15 Mar 1398 in St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Middlesex, England. 68 5. iv.   Edmund 'Plantagenet' Of LANGELEY K.G., 1st Duke of York 431 was born 5 Jun 1341 in King's Langley, Hertfordshire, England, 431 died 1 Aug 1402 in King's Langley, Hertfordshire, England 431 at age 61, and was buried in Church of Dominicans, Langeley, Hertfordshire, England. 431   Second Generation 2. Edward 'the Black Prince' 'Plantagenet' Of WOODSTOCK Prince of England 481 ( Edward III 'Plantagenet' Of King of England [1327-1377] 1) was born 15 Jun 1330 in Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire, England, 481 died 8 Jun 1376 in Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England 481 at age 45, and was buried in Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England. 481 Edward married Joan 'Fair Maiden of Kent' 'Plantagenet' Of KENT (See Link for Ancestry) , 482 daughter of Edmund 'Plantagenet' Of WOODSTOCK 1st Earl of Kent and Margaret WAKE, 10 Oct 1361. Joan was born 29 Sep 1328 in Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire, England, 482 died 8 Aug 1385 in Wallingford Castle, Berkshire, England 482 at age 56, and was buried in Church of Grey Friars, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. 482 The Child from this marriage was: 6. i.   Richard II 'Plantagenet' Of ENGLAND King of England [1377-1399] was born 6 Jan 1367 in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, died in Feb 1400 in Starved to death in Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire, England at age 33, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England.  Richard married Ann Limbourg Of BOHEMIA before 22 Jan 1382 in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England. Ann was born 11 May 1366 in Prague, Bohemia and died 7 Jun 1394 in Shene Palace, Richmond, Surrey, England at age 28.   Click Wikipedia for more on  John 'Plantagenet' Of GAUNT 4. John 'Plant


For which county did Harold Larwood play cricket from 1924-38?

Harold Larwood | England Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo Profile Wisden Obituary Harold Larwood's life embodied drama and romance given to few cricketers. One of the rare fast bowlers in the game's long history to spread terror in opposition ranks by the mere mention of his name, he was, in turn, a young tearaway breaking free in the 1920s from a life in the Nottinghamshire coalmines; an English ogre and villain who bowled bumpers (as the bouncer was then called) at the heads and bodies of Australian batsmen; a `disgraced' hero banished to obscurity; and eventually a post-war migrant welcomed to Sydney in 1950 with his wife and family, the warmth of acceptance by those once so hostile to this aggressor proving both touching and slightly incomprehensible to him. There was one further phase. As the year lived in Australia came to equal those spent in his native England, Larwood became something of a curiosity, still generously receiving pilgrims and journalists at his Kingsford home, even though his eyesight failed in later years. And when British Prime Minister John Major gave Larwood's cricket achievement belated recognition by awarding him the MBE in 1993, his picture made the newspapers again, together with characteristic quotes from the old fast bowler as he contemplated the changes that had overtaken cricket in the many years since he was headline news himself. Scoffing at the amount of protective gear worn by modern batsmen, Larwood described them as `trussed up like turkeys' and asserted that they `should stand up and be counted like men'. Larwood, who died in hospital in Sydney on July 22, aged 90, was the key figure in the never-to-be-allowed-to-be-forgotten `Bodyline' Test series of 1932-33, when England's supercilious, icy and provocative captain Douglas Jardine instructed him to bowl what they both insisted on calling ` leg theory' at the Australian batsmen. With Bill Voce, his hefty Notts team-mate, bowling fast left-arm from the other end, `Lol' Larwood spearheaded England to a 4-1 series victory, taking 33 wickets at just under 20 apiece as batsmen ducked, weaved and skipped, the heavy concentration of vulture-like leg-side fielders ready for catches from hurried defensive jabs. Larwood's classical action, copied by countless schoolboys - including Ray Lindwall in Sydney - culminated in a side-on delivery, the ball's velocity touching the highest ever recorded Don Bradman, the prime target was reduced to comparative mediocrity with an average of 56 - he had made 974 runs (at 139.14) in England in the previous Ashes series of 1930- with Larwood hurrying him into indiscretions and taking his wicket four times in eight Test innings (and twice in the only other match in which they were in opposition, the Australian XI match at Melbourne before the First Test). In the Adelaide Test, Australian exasperation reached white heat as the captain, Bill Woodfull, was struck stunningly over the heart by a lifting ball from Larwood- whose captain cynically switched to the Bodyline field as soon as Woodfull was able to continue - and Bert Oldfield suffered a fracture when edging another Larwood delivery onto his temple. Mounted police mustered behind the pavilion as the masses of spectators hooted and jeered and threatened to storm the field. Woodfull later made some terse remarks to the sheepish MCC manager P. F. Warner, and the Australian Cricket Board fired off a cable to Lord's, protesting at the English bowling tactics. The respective governments were drawn into the controversy, but financial considerations saw to it that the series was played out, and Larwood even heard himself cheered wildly by the Sydney crowd in the final Test as he walked off after scoring 98 as nightwatchman batsman. The worst of the personal vilification was behind him, and some humour even emerged from the battleground. Lines from a popular contemporary revue ran: `Oh, they'd be a lot calmer in Ned Kelly's armour/When Larwood the wrecker begins.' He finished with a painfully damaged foot, but Jardine would not let him l