How many red stripes are there on the national flag of Thailand?

Thailand This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Thailand Official Name: ราชอาณาจักรไทย [Ratcha Anachak Thai], Kingdom of Thailand Former Name: Siam [สยาม] (before 24 Jun 1939; also between 1945 and 11 May, 1949) Flag Adopted : 28 September 1917 Coat of Arms Adopted: 1910 The Royal Golden Jubilee Network The Trairanga or Tricolour The story goes that during the 1916 flood the king of Siam – since 26th June 1939 called Thailand – saw the national flag – red with a white elephant – hanging upside down. Because of the distress a new flag was adopted that could not be hung upside down. Initially it was a red field with two white bands , but on 28th September 1917, the middle stripe was changed to blue to show solidarity with the Allies during the First World War. The name of the flag is therefore Trairanga, meaning tricolour. The proportions of the flag are 2:3, while the stripes are arranged 1-1-2-1-1. Sources: Crampton 1992 ; Jos Poels 1990 ; Crampton 1991 . From contributions by Roy Stilling, 21 February 1996 Jan Oskar Engene, 03 October 1996 Mark Sensen, 03 March 1997 King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), amongst other things, refashioned the flag of Siam in 1917, replacing the white elephant on a red field with the contemporary tricolor. Although not an official interpretation of the Thai flag, the prevailing view is that the central blue stripe represents the monarchy, the two white stripes are the Therevada Buddhist religion, and the outer red stripes represent the land or the nation. Riley B. VanDyke, 22 June 1998 In Thailand (...) the Thai National Flag was used everywhere and every school day started with a flag raising and the singing of Thong Chat (The Flag) either assembled in the school courtyard or in the classrooms. Phil Abbey, 17 September 1998 During the reign of King Vajiravut (1910-1925) the flag was changed to the 5 stripe flag – red and white from 1916-1917 . In 1917 the middle red stripe was changed to blue to make the flag look much better and the blue colour is for Friday – the day King Vajiravut was born (1st January 1880). On 28th September 1917, the Flag Law of 1917 was promulgated and stated that the national flag became the trichelon [sic] flag, the one we use today. Wisarut Bholsithi, 29 October 1999 The red flag with white stripes was used as the national flag during 1917, but the design was changed again the same year. A columnist with the Bangkok Daily Mail Newspaper suggested to King Rama VI, who had originally decreed the red and white striped flag as the national flag, that the central stripe of red should be changed to blue. The reasons for the suggested change were that blue was the colour of the King and the red/white/blue-coloured flag, which was similar to the national flags of the Allies, would remind Thailand of its participation in World War I. The King agreed with this idea and signed the Flag Act of B.E.2460 (1917), declaring the red / white / blue-coloured flag, which would be known as the "Trairanga," the national flag of Thailand. from the Rama IX Art Museum Foundation , 10 October 2005 Construction Sheet Colours of the Flag The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics ( Flags and Anthems Manual London 2012 ) provides recommendations for national flag designs. Each NOC was sent an image of the flag, including the PMS shades, for their approval by LOCOG. Once this was obtained, LOCOG produced a 60 x 90 cm version of the flag for further approval. So, while these specs may not be the official, government, version of each flag, they are certainly what the NOC believed the flag to be. For Thailand, PMS 032 red, 281 blue. The vertical flag is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 11 October 2012  Flag Usage Thailanders display their national flag with as much frequency as folks in the United States . In fact, it is not at all unusual to see giant Thai flags flying over corporate buildings much like US car dealers fly giant American flags. There are small flag makers everywhere and buying a Thai flag is easy. Thai flags are usually made of l


In Januaury 1970, Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their farewell concert together at which Las Vegas hotel?

Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their final concert - Jan 14, 1970 - HISTORY.com Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their final concert Share this: Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their final concert Author Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their final concert URL Publisher A+E Networks They were the most successful American pop group of the 1960s—a group whose 12 #1 hits in the first full decade of the rock and roll era places them behind only Elvis and the Beatles in terms of chart dominance. They helped define the very sound of the 60s, but like fellow icons the Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel, they came apart in the first year of the 70s. The curtain closed for good on Diana Ross and the Supremes on January 14, 1970, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The farewell concert in Vegas was the final act in a drawn-out breakup that didn’t become official until November 1969, but probably became inevitable in July 1967, when Motown Records chief Berry Gordy gave Diana Ross top billing over the Supremes. That move clearly signaled Gordy’s intention to launch Diana on a solo career—something he may have had in mind from the moment he upgraded her first name from “Diane” and upstaged her fellow Supremes by making Diana the group’s official lead singer. Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and Diane Ross grew up together in Detroit’s Brewster housing project and started out as co-equals in a singing group they called “the Primettes.” It took them several years of toiling within the hit factory Berry Gordy was assembling before the girls made their breakthrough in 1964. Those years included a Gordy-inspired name change for the group; a Gordy-mandated buffing and polishing in Motown’s in-house finishing school; and, eventually, a Gordy-dictated elevation of Diana over her childhood friends, Flo and Mary. Yet even into early 1964, the group that would become Motown’s greatest commercial success was known as the “No-Hit Supremes” around Hitsville, U.S.A., the company’s Detroit headquarters. It was “Where Did Our Love Go”—a song written by the soon-to-be-legendary team of Holland-Dozier-Holland and rejected by the soon-to-be-eclipsed Marvelettes—that kicked off a run of success that saw the Supremes score an incredible five straight #1 singles in a 10-month span from July 1964 to May 1965. Five more #1s would come before Motown forced Flo Ballard out of the group she created, and two more would come with Cindy Birdsong as Ballard’s replacement before Diana Ross left the Supremes behind Related Videos


Which fish are traditionally used to make Stargazy pie?

Fish Recipe Stargazy Pie Menu Fish Recipe Stargazy Pie Star Gazy Pie Serves 8. There are as many variations of this classic Cornish fish recipe as there is fish in the sea. Some recipes suggest use small mackerel, herring, and sardine, but we will use only one fish the humble pilchard. Stargazy Pie Ingredients: Serves 8. Ingredients. One 8" (200mm) shallow pie dish. 6 to 8 pilchard. 2 eggs. 3 rashers bacon. 1 lemon. One medium sized onion. Salt and pepper to season, (sea salt for greater authencity). Parsley and tarragon for flavouring and garnish. Cornish Fish Recipe Method Gut, clean and bone the fish, leaving on the heads and tails. (You may find the flesh is so fresh you can pull the backbone free just using your fingertips without needing a knife.) Take the onion. Finely chop. Chop into squares the bacon. Cut the lemon in half; set two slices from to one side for decoration. Squeeze and save the juice. Finely grind the rind. Boil until soft, not hard two free-range eggs. Cut into small dices. Either mix and roll enough ingredients to make approx. 500g of shortcrust or flaky pasty. (We suggest if you don't have the patience buy some ready prepared frozen pasty from the your local supermarket. Cut the thawed pasty mixture into two halves.) Roll one half down to thickness sufficient to cover the base of your pie dish. Cut off the overlapped edges. Coat the edge with either milk or water to ensure the pasty lid will stick. Either then: Carefully your pilchards, into the bottom of the dish arranging them, like the spokes of a wheel, around the edge of your dish. Place the mixed chopped onion, eggs and bacon in the gaps between the fish. Some recipes suggest stuffing the with half the finely chopped mixture, but given the small gut of the pilchard is it worth trying to do so? Add the lemon juice and cover with your pasty lid pressing down around the fish to seal the pie, trim the edges of overlapping pasty and crimping the edges in true Cornish style. Or (and we find this more authentic) place all your chopped ingredients, including seasoning into the dish. Cover with pasty lid, trim the edges of overlapping pasty, crimp as above, then carefully cut slits into the pasty, hold open with blade of a knife, and gently push the whole fish into the slots, leaving just the heads or tails showing. Add the lemon juice and then seal the slits.  Coat the now completed pie with a beaten egg. Cooking your Pie Place in the middle of a pre-hearted oven gas mark 6, 200 c for around 30 minutes, until golden brown. For larger pies more time might be needed before it is cooked. Serve piping hot with sprig of parsley garnish and Cornish new potatoes. Star Gazy Pie History and Folklore-Cornwall Star Gazy Pie is a dish unique to Mousehole (a fishing village in West Cornwall with a most beautiful harbour). Prepared in the Ship Inn, ate on 23rd December- Tom Bawcock's Eve.  Long ago Winter storms had prevented the fishing boats putting to sea. In a lull in the bad weather one of their number Tom Bawcock managed to catch enough fish to prevent the village from starving. A pie of many fishes was made from the catch -Star Gazy Pie. Nowadays the village is famous for its Christmas Lights A spectacular and dazzling Display of Illuminations from Dancing Reindeer to Santa Claus, to Christmas Pudding complete with sprigs of holly. A church with music playing. A cross with two angels. And not forgetting a Star Gazy Pie in lights.


Alliumphobia? Hope and Effective Treatment Share What is Alliumphobia? - Fear of garlic Alliumphobia is the strange kind of phobia in which the sufferers fears from Garlic and its smell. The causes of this uncommon phobia is unknown to the researchers. Alliumphobia symptoms includes sweatness, shortness of breathing, heavy breathing, anxiety, stress and stomach butterflies when the Garlic or smell of Gralic comes in contact with the affected person. The treatment of Alliumphobia includes reassuring the affected person about the possible cure for the ailment and gaining their confidence about the issue. Phobia of different kinds


Which was the first major battle of the English Civil War, that took place in October 1642?

Key Battles of the English Civil Wars   Key Battles of the English Civil Wars Below you will find lots of information about three key battles in the English Civil War • Battle of Edgehill, Warwickshire, 23 October 1642 • Battle of Marston Moor, Yorkshire, 2 July 1644 • Battle of Naseby, Northamptonshire, 14 June 1645 Also try these great books, all under £10, to find out more about the battles of the English Civil Wars   Battle of Edgehill – 23 October 1642 The Battle of Edgehill was the first major battle of the English Civil Wars. The Earl of Essex was in command of the Parliamentarian forces and had been ordered to leave Worcester and prevent King Charles from reaching London.  King Charles and his Royalist army were marching to London from Shrewsbury. On the night of 22 October the Royalists discovered that the Parliamentarians were only a few miles from where they were camped. They decided to meet them in battle and the next day assembled their forces at Edgehill. The two armies did not face each other until the middle of the afternoon.   Both armies had drawn up in standard battle formation. Basically, this consisted of cavalry units and dragoons on the right and left flanks, infantry units in the middle. The Parliamentarians, however, also had two cavalry regiments at the rear. The battle began with the exchange of largely ineffective artillery fire. Eventually Prince Rupert of the Rhine, who was in command of the Royalist army, led his cavalry unit in a charge, shortly followed by the left-wing of Royalist cavalry.  The opposing Parliamentarian cavalry fled along with some of the infantry. The Royalist cavalry units pursed the fleeing Parliamentarians towards Kineton.  Royalist infantry advanced without cavalry support and the infantry battle began.  The two remaining Parliamentarian cavalry regiments charged the Royalist infantry, inflicting losses and causing panic.  Some of the Royalist cavalry returned to the field and began forming up.  The battle eventually came to a standstill as night fell.  Both armies spent a cold night in the field, still in position. Although they formed up again the next day, neither side wanted battle. The Earl of Essex withdrew northwards, back to Warwick.  King Charles was able to march south. Although both sides claimed victory the Battle of Edgehill is generally considered to be a draw.  However, with the withdrawal of Essex the road to London was clear. King Charles had the advantage.  Although the Royalists took Banbury and then Oxford the King’s army did not arrive in London until 13 November. Here they were forced to retreat in the face of a numerically superior Parliamentarian force at Turnham Green.  The Royalists had failed to capitalise on their advantage and lost the chance to bring a swift end to the war. Battle of Marston Moor – 02 July 1644 The Battle of Marston Moor was the largest battle of the English Civil Wars. In 1644 York was under siege from Parliamentarian and Scottish forces.  King Charles commanded that Prince Rupert and his army relieve York.  However, the letter from Charles seemed to suggest to Prince Rupert that he should also “…beat the rebels’ army of both kingdoms which were before it…” On 02 July 1644 Prince Rupert’s Royalist army and men from the York garrison assembled for battle on Marston Moor.  They opposed the numerically superior forces of the Scottish and Parliamentarian armies. At around 7.30pm, just when the Royalists thought it had got too late in the day for battle, the Parliamentarian infantry advanced in the rain.  At first the Royalist army had the upper hand. Cavalry charges inflicted heavy losses. Many of the Scottish and Parliamentarian troops fled. Discipline was lost. Then Oliver Cromwell led his cavalry unit behind the Royalist line and attacked. This changed the course of the battle.  The Royalist cavalry was defeated.  Many of their infantry surrendered. Casualties were high. The Whitecoats, the elite Royalist infantry made a last stand, but the survivors were eventually forced to surrender. The Parliamentarians had won the B


In medicine, stomatitis affects which part of the body?

Stomatitis: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Are usually gone in 7 to 10 days Are sometimes associated with cold or flu -like symptoms Causes of Stomatitis: Canker Sores and Cold Sores Canker Sores Nobody knows what exactly causes canker sores, but many things may contribute to their development, such as certain medications, trauma to the mouth, poor nutrition , stress, bacteria or viruses, lack of sleep , sudden weight loss , and certain foods such as potatoes, citrus fruits, coffee, chocolate , cheese, and nuts. Canker sores may also be related to a temporarily reduced immune system because of a cold or flu , hormonal changes, or low levels of vitamin B12 or folate. Even biting the inside of the cheek or chewing a sharp piece of food can trigger a canker sore. Continued Canker sores may result from a genetic predisposition and are considered an autoimmune disease; they are not contagious. About 20% people in the U.S. will have canker sores at some point during their lifetime -- women more often than men. Cold Sores Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1. Unlike canker sores, cold sores are contagious from the time the blister ruptures to the time it has completely healed. The initial infection often occurs before adulthood and may be confused with a cold or the flu . Once the person is infected with the virus, it stays in the body, becoming dormant and reactivated by such conditions as stress, fever, trauma, hormonal changes (such as menstruation ), and exposure to sunlight. When sores reappear, they tend to form in the same location. In addition to spreading to other people, the virus can also spread to another body part of the affected person, such as the eyes or genitals. Treatment for Common Forms of Stomatitis Mouth sores generally don't last longer than two weeks, even without treatment. If a cause can be identified, your doctor may be able to treat it. If a cause cannot be identified, the focus of treatment shifts to symptom relief. The following strategies might help to ease the pain and inflammation of mouth sores: Avoid hot beverages and foods as well as salty, spicy, and citrus-based foods. Use pain relievers like Tylenol or ibuprofen . Gargle with cool water or suck on ice pops if you have a mouth burn. For canker sores, the aim of treatment is to relieve discomfort and guard against infection. Try the following: Drink more water. Practice proper dental care . Apply a topical anesthetic such as lidocaine or xylocaine to the ulcer (not recommended for children under 6). Use a topical corticosteroid preparation such as triamcinolone dental paste (Kenalog in Orabase 0.1%), which protects a sore inside the lip and on the gums. Blistex and Campho-Phenique may offer some relief of canker sores and cold sores, especially if applied when the sore first appears. Continued


Which English Test Cricket captain retired from professional cricket in August 2012?

England captain Andrew Strauss retires from professional cricket | Sport | The Guardian England captain Andrew Strauss retires from professional cricket • Replaced as England Test captain by Alastair Cook Wednesday 29 August 2012 08.18 EDT First published on Wednesday 29 August 2012 08.18 EDT Close This article is 4 years old Andrew Strauss , one of England's most successful captains after winning Ashes series at home and away, has announced he is retiring from professional cricket. Strauss said he had taken the decision to retire primarily because of his own batting problems, and that he had been considering his future long before Kevin Pietersen rocked England's boat this summer. "I'd run my race," the 35-year-old told a press conference at Lord's, having abandoned his initial attempt to leave his comments to a brief pre-prepared statement with typical grace and good humour. "In truth I hadn't batted well enough for a long period of time now. From a captaincy point of view it's important you're not a passenger, and people aren't speculating on your future. I know from my own energy levels and motivation I wasn't going to improve batting-wise. "It's not something that's happened overnight. It's been a gradual thing over the last 12 months, and certainly the last six weeks." Asked directly whether the Pietersen stand-off, which was prompted by text messages sent about him to members of the South Africa team, had been a factor in his decision, Strauss added: "No, not in any way. I've been thinking about it for a while. I first spoke to Andy [Flower, the team director] prior to the whole Kevin Pietersen incident rearing its head. It hasn't been a consideration to me. "I was pretty sure I was going to make the decision before the Kevin Pietersen situation arose. What happened I didn't feel had undermined me in the eyes of the team in any way. It was obviously a difficult situation to deal with but not in terms of making me more or less keen to lead the side forward. You just know in your mind how you're feeling about things. "At the end of the South Africa series with losing the number one ranking it's time for the side to refresh and think about how best to regain the number one ranking. For more than 12 months now I've looked at this series as a bit of a crossroads. If I'd have been playing really well and the team were doing really well, then I might have pushed through the next two Ashes series. But as it is I've not played well enough, and the team had some difficult times." Strauss said that he had yet to speak to the majority of the England players, having spent much of Tuesday writing to them individually, but Cook confirmed that the news of his decision had stunned the one-day team when it reached them after their defeat by South Africa in Southampton on Tuesday. "It was a sad dressing room yesterday when we found out," he said. "That speaks volumes for Andrew. You take people for granted, don't you? Andrew's played 100 Tests, and it feels like I've spent my whole career going out to bat with him. He's going to leave a huge hole to fill. I might have to face the first ball now." Cook confirmed that he now expected to become involved for the first time in the stand-off with Pietersen. Hugh Morris, the managing director of England cricket, had earlier said both he and Flower planned talks with Pietersen before the tour squad for India is announced next month. The announcement brings to an end a Test career that began with a century at Lord's against New Zealand in May 2004, and a first-class career that was launched six years earlier with Middlesex . He first captained England in the summer of 2006, when both Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff were injured, and was discreetly disappointed when Flintoff was then chosen to lead the team to Australia for the Ashes series in the continuing absence of Vaughan. That was a disaster, but then Vaughan returned under a new head coach, Peter Moores, and when he resigned during a home defeat by South Africa, the ECB turned to Kevin Pietersen to lead the team in all forms of the


Which is the youngest book in the New Testament of The Bible?

Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible The following list is not designed to discuss doctrine, or provide in-depth teaching. It is merely a resource center for factual information on the Bible. Many of these questions have been addressed in various locations throughout our website; however, as many people do not have the time to comb through the entire website to find the answers they are looking for, we have compiled the following list. How many books are in the Bible? The Bible contains 66 books, divided among the Old and New Testaments. How many books are in the Old Testament? There are 39 books in the Old Testament. How many books are in the New Testament? There are 27 books in the New Testament. What does "testament" mean? Testament means "covenant" or "contract." Who wrote the Bible? The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different authors from all walks of life: shepherds, farmers, tent-makers, physicians, fishermen, priests, philosophers and kings. Despite these differences in occupation and the span of years it took to write it, the Bible is an extremely cohesive and unified book. Which single author contributed the most books to the Old Testament? Moses. He wrote the first five books of the Bible, referred to as the Pentateuch; the foundation of the Bible. Which single author contributed the most books to the New Testament? The Apostle Paul, who wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. When was the Bible written? It was written over a period of some 1,500 years, from around 1450 B.C. (the time of Moses) to about 100 A.D. (following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ). What is the oldest book in the Old Testament? Many scholars agree that Job is the oldest book in the Bible, written by an unknown Israelite about 1500 B.C. Others hold that the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) are the oldest books in the Bible, written between 1446 and 1406 B.C. What is the youngest book in the Old Testament? The book of Malachi, written about 400 B.C. What is the oldest book of the New Testament? Probably the book of James, written as early as A.D. 45. What is the youngest book in the New Testament? The Book of Revelation is the youngest book of the New Testament, written about 95 A.D. What languages was the Bible written in? The Bible was written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. When was the Bible canonized? The entire New Testament as we know it today, was canonized before the year 375 A.D. The Old Testament had previously been canonized long before the advent of Christ. What does "canon" mean? "Canon" is derived front the Greek word "Kanon," signifying a measuring rod. Thus, to have the Bible "canonized" meant that it had been measured by the standard or test of divine inspiration and authority. It became the collection of books or writings accepted by the apostles and leadership of the early Christian church as a basis for Christian belief. It is the standard by which all Christians throughout the ages live and worship. When was the first translation of the Bible made into English? 1382 A.D., by John Wycliffe. When was the Bible printed? The Bible was printed in 1454 A.D. by Johannes Gutenberg who invented the "type mold" for the printing press. It was the first book ever printed. What is the oldest almost-complete manuscript of the Bible now in existence? The Codex Vaticanus, which dates from the first half of the fourth Century. It is located in the library of the Vatican in Rome. There are older fragments of the Bible that are still preserved however-- the oldest being a tiny scrap of the Gospel of John was found in Egypt, dating back to the beginning of the second century. (It is currently in the Rayland's Library in Manchester, England). What is the longest book in the Bible? The book of Psalms. What is the shortest book in the Bible? 2 John. What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117 What is the longest verse in the Bible? Est


Cheveux is French for which part of the body?

Parts of the Body - French Expressions Parts of the Body Vocabulary | Test Learn how to say the parts of the body in French, and click the links to hear each word pronounced. un orteil toe Note: the possessive adjective is almost never used with body parts in French - you rarely say things like "my leg" or "his hair." Instead, the French use reflexive verbs to show possession with body parts:    Je me suis cassé la jambe.    I broke my leg (literally, I broke the leg of myself).    Il s'est lavé les cheveux.    He washed his hair (literally, He washed the hair of himself).


What is the title of English author Jane Austen’s first published novel?

Austen.com | The Works of Jane Austen Northanger Abbey Jane Austen's first major novel was written in 1798-99, when she was in her early twenties. It is a comic love story set in Bath about a young reader who must learn how to separate fantasy from reality. Miss Austen sold the novel (then entitled Susan) to a publisher in 1803, and the work was advertised but never published. She bought it back many years later, and her brother Henry Austen published the novel as Northanger Abbey after her death in 1817. Sense and Sensibility Sense and Sensibility was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be published. She began to write it sometime around 1797, and she worked on it for many years before its publication in 1811. The title page said that it was written "By a Lady", and only her immediate family knew that Jane Austen was the author. Impetuous Marianne Dashwood tumbles into a fairytale romance that goes sour, and her practical older sister Elinor copes with the family's financial problems while hiding her own frustrated romantic hopes. The book was a success, and it even earned a profit! Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice was first written in the late 1700's, then rewritten in 1811-1812 and finally published in early 1813. It is probably the most-read of all of Jane Austen's novels and is a popular favorite among many. Originally entitled First Impressions, the novel deals with the misjudgments that often occur at the beginning of an acquaintance and how those misjudgments can change as individuals learn more about each other. Mansfield Park Mansfield Park was written between February, 1811 and the summer of 1813. It was the third novel Jane Austen had published and it first appeared on May 4, 1814. During her lifetime, it was attributed only to "The author of Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice", and the author's identity was unknown beyond her family and friends. It is Jane Austen's most complex novel and deals with many different themes, from the education of children, to the differences between appearances and reality. The version of the novel housed here at Austen.com is slightly annotated. Lovers' Vows : This is the play that the Bertrams wish to enact in the first volume of Mansfield Park. In addition to the text of the play, a synopsis is provided here, as well as a short analysis explaining some of the objections to the play within the novel and a cast list. Emma Emma was written in 1814-1815, and while Jane Austen was writing it, it was suggested to her by a member of the Prince Regents' household that she dedicate it to His Royal Highness. Austen took the suggestion as it was intended--as a command--and Emma was thus dedicated, but the dedication itself is rather slyly worded. Emma deals with a young woman's maturation into adulthood and the trouble she gets herself into along the way. The version of the novel housed here at Austen.com is slightly annotated. Persuasion Persuasion was written in 1815-1816, while Jane Austen was suffering from her fatal illness. She was still working on some revisions at the time of her death in 1817. The novel was published posthumously by her brother, Henry Austen. Persuasion is a novel of second chances, expectations of society, and the constancy of love. You can also read the preface which Henry wrote telling the world of his sister's authorship, life, and untimely death: A Biographical Notice of the Author . Juvenilia Jane Austen's works from her childhood are full of enthusiasm, humor, and very creative spelling. We do not host the texts of the Juvenilia or her uncompleted works at Austen.com. See the excellent Jane Austen Information Page for the e-text of the major works from her juvenilia, some of Jane Austen's letters, biographical information, and much more.


Who played British television detective Jim Taggart?

Taggart (TV Series 1983–2010) - 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 The Maryhill CID investigates gruesome murders against the bleak backdrop of the city of Glasgow. Creator: A 15 year-old gold bullion robbery leads the Maryhill team on a race against time as one by one the robbers are murdered. With pirates, treasure chests and secret maps to buried treasure muddying the... 8.5 Taggart and Livingston investigate after the discovery of a woman's severed leg. 8.4 The discovery of two skulls at the site for a new by-pass road leads the team to a pharmaceutical company. Someone doesn't want the skulls identified and will go to any length including murder. 8.4 a list of 35 titles created 07 Nov 2012 a list of 40 titles created 15 May 2013 a list of 241 titles created 08 Nov 2014 a list of 26 titles created 8 months ago a list of 44 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Taggart " 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. 3 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Set in Edinburgh, the mercurial Detective Inspector John Rebus's investigations lead him through the city's ancient beauty and into its more sinister quarters. Stars: Ken Stott, Claire Price, Jennifer Black Alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like. Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold Dalziel and Pascoe (TV Series 1996) Crime | Mystery | Drama Supt. Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murders, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly differing personalities. Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle Approaching retirement, Jane Tennison investigates the murder of a missing girl. But the cracks soon begin to show as Jane struggles with an alcohol problem and the death of her father. Stars: Helen Mirren, Stephen Tompkinson, Laura Greenwood Fitz returns to Manchester after living 10 years in Australia with his wife and youngest son. He is soon drawn into the investigation of a British soldier who may have been traumatized by his years serving in Northern Ireland. Director: Antonia Bird Prime Suspect 3 (TV Mini-Series 1993) Crime | Drama | Mystery Assigned to a Vice squad, Detective Jane Tennison investigates a child murder and discovers a sinister link to the police. Stars: Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Karen Tomlin An abrasively eccentric forensic psychologist aids in the solving of difficult police cases. Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison's investigation of the murder of a Bosnian refugee leads her to one, or possibly two, Serbian war criminals determined to silence the last witness to a massacre a decade before. Stars: Helen Mirren, Liam Cunningham, Oleg Menshikov Single mother DCI Janine Lewis struggles with the problems of bringing up four children while leading her team of detectives in solving high-profile murders. Stars: Caroline Quentin, Ian Kelsey, Paul Loughran Prime Suspect 2 (TV Mini-Series 1992) Crime | Drama | Mystery DCI Jane Tennison's investigation of a murder is complicated with the unexpected participation of her secret lover in her detective unit. Stars: Helen Mirren, Colin Salmon, John Benfield Detective Tennison investigates a seemingly straightforward drug murder that she believes is linked to a smugly smooth crime boss. Stars: Helen Mirren, Ray Emmet Brown, John Brobbey Prime Suspect (TV Mini-Series 1991) Crime | Drama | Mystery A female police detective investigates a series of serial murders while dealing with sexist hostility from her male comrades. Stars: Helen Mirren, John Benfield, Tom Bell 6 September 1983 (UK) See more  » A


Which London football club is the subject of the novel ‘Fever Pitch’ by Nick Hornby?

Interview: Simon Hattenstone meets Nick Hornby | Books | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close For a supposedly feelgood author, Nick Hornby's books aren't half miserable. Take Fever Pitch, his breakthrough memoir. As much as it is about football, it is about a man coping with depression, under-achieving and not belonging. Or High Fidelity, his first novel. Yes, it's the story of a music-obsessed geek, but it's also the story of an emotional illiterate who can't make head nor tail of life. Then there's About A Boy, which features a subplot about a mother trying not to commit suicide, and How To Be Good, which portrays a middle-aged couple striving unsuccessfully to find hope in their relationship. The thing about all these books is that they are funny and warm and cute, and you don't have to mention the word depression when talking about them. Not so his latest. A Long Way Down is also comic, but there is no masking the subject here. This is depression in spades, or so you'd think. The novel has four narrators, all of them planning to kill themselves on New Year's Eve by jumping off the roof of a high-rise block in north London known as Toppers' House. "I think there's quite a strong strain of melancholy in there," Hornby says with a grin. Melancholy? That sounds poetic and enriching; isn't this just straight-down-the-line depression? "De-pre-ssion," he says slowly, savouring the syllables. "Yeah. Depression . I think I am naturally depressive." We are eating a breakfast fry-up in a cafe close to his north London home and Arsenal football club. In the background, the coffee machine is making a noise like the beginning of the old Hawkwind song Silver Machine - something he's probably noticed. Hornby is not simply a football nut, he's a music nut and a literature nut. He may be a misery guts, but he's also one of life's enthusiasts. You could see bits of him in all four narrators - Martin is a C-list celebrity, JJ a failed rock guitarist, Maureen a mother whose life has been blighted because her son is severely disabled, and Jess a wastrel with a successful father. "Yep, yep, yep," he says as I run through the first three characters, then he stops at Jess. "That's funny - I'd never thought about the dad before." Hornby's history is rather complicated. One potted biography could read: age 48, son of successful businessman Sir Derek Hornby, graduated from Cambridge University, became a literary critic, then bestselling author and friend to the great and good. Another potted biography could read: lower-middle-class son of secretary mother Margaret, drifter, failed teacher, failed journalist, failed screenwriter, achieved surprising success with memoir of a football fanatic and loser. Both biographies would be equally true. His father, Sir Derek, is a self-made man who ended up as chairman of Rank Xerox. Derek's own father died when he was young; his mother had four children and couldn't afford to bring him up, so she farmed him out to his grandmother. He was a bright lad who benefited from a government scheme to send able boys from poor homes to public school. He met Hornby's mother at their first workplace - he was the office boy, she was the secretary. When Nick was 11, his parents split up. His father, who unbeknown to Nick had begun another family, went to live with them in France and America; Nick remained with his mother, still a secretary in suburban Maidenhead. It made for a disjointed childhood. "Well, home was extremely normal, but my dad's life was quite exotic really. When I went away to stay with him, it was a different world. I never wanted to be in that world. I was much happier with my mates at home." I tell him that a friend of mine once visited his father's home, and told me it was the biggest house she had ever been in - it even had a lift. "I was thinking about that house the other day ... It probably wasn't the biggest house your friend's ever been in, but it did have a lift. It was a Nash house in Regent's Park and they are quite narrow and steep. It was a Rank Xerox house - he'd been living abroad and t


In mythology, who pulled the thorn from the Lion’s paw?

Androcles and the Lion: Tales of Type 156 Androcles and the Lion and other folktales of Aarne-Thompson-Uther type 156 edited by Androcles Aesop A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering about there he came upon a lion lying down moaning and groaning. At first he turned to flee, but finding that the lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to him. As he came near, the lion put out his paw, which was all swollen and bleeding, and Androcles found that a huge thorn had got into it, and was causing all the pain. He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat from which to live. But shortly afterwards both Androcles and the lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days. The emperor and all his court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the lion was let loose from his den, and rushed bounding and roaring towards his victim. But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognized his friend, and fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog. The emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the lion let loose to his native forest. Moral: Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. Source: The Fables of Æsop , selected, told anew, and their history traced by Joseph Jacobs (London: Macmillan and Company, 1902), no. 23, pp. 60-61 . First published 1894. The Slave and the Lion Aesop A slave ran away from his master, by whom he had been most cruelly treated, and, in order to avoid capture, betook himself into the desert. As he wandered about in search of food and shelter, he came to a cave, which he entered and found to by unoccupied. Really, however, it was a lion's den, and almost immediately, to the horror of the wretched fugitive, the lion himself appeared. The man gave himself up for lost. But, to his utter astonishment, the lion, instead of springing upon him, came and fawned upon him, at the same time whining and lifting up his paw. Observing it to be much swollen and inflamed, he examined it and found a large thorn embedded in the ball of the foot. He accordingly removed it and dressed the wound as well as he could. And in course of time it healed up completely. The lion's gratitude was unbounded. He looked upon the man as his friend, and they shared the cave for some time together. A day came, however, when the slave began to long for the society of his follow men, and he bade farewell to the lion and returned to the town. Here he was presently recognized and carried off in chains to his former master, who resolved to make an example of him, and ordered that he should be thrown to the beasts at the next public spectacle in the theater. On the fatal day the beasts were loosed into the arena, and among the rest a lion of huge bulk and ferocious aspect. And then the wretched slave was cast in among them. What was the amazement of the spectators, when the lion after one glance bounded up to him and lay down at his feet with every expression of affection and delight! It was his old friend of the cave! The audience clamored that the slave's life should be spared. And the governor of the town, marveling at such gratitude and fidelity in a beast, decreed that both should receive their liberty. Source: Æsop's Fables, translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (London: W. Heinemann, 1912), pp. 31-32. Androcles and the Lion Joseph Jacobs It happened in the old days at Rome that a slave named Androcles escaped from his master and fled into the forest, and he wandered there for a long time until he was weary and well nigh spent with hunger and despair. Just then he heard a lion near him moaning and groaning and at times roaring terribly. Tired as he was Androcles rose up and rushed away, as he thoug


Which British X-Factor judge released a 2012 single entitled ‘Young’?

X Factor: latest news, contestants & results - Telegraph X Factor: latest news, contestants & results Congratulations Ben! The latest news, contestants and results from X Factor  2014 Ben Haenow singing his winner's single 'Something I Need' Photo: Dymond/Corbis/Syco/Thames By Nicole Vassell LATEST NEWS And the winner is... BEN HAENOW! The white van driver from Croydon, south London has done it. Securing a massive 57% of the final vote, Ben became the 11th winner of The X Factor on Sunday night. Understandably, he was over the moon: &lt;noframe&gt;Twitter: Ben Haenow - Cannot explain how amazing this feels and how grateful I am to everyone who voted! Happiest man alive right now Xx &lt;a href="http://t.co/aeWgZeRcVl" target="_blank"&gt;http://t.co/aeWgZeRcVl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/noframe&gt; Though Fleur East had been the bookies' favourite, it looks as if the gravelly-voiced rocker had the competition wrapped up from pretty early on - the voting breakdown revealed that, since Week 4, he'd steadily been receiving the most votes from the viewing public. Related Articles • X Factor 2015: everything you need to know Ratings In terms of ratings, the numbers were disappointing : an average of 8.4 million tuned in on Saturday night (14.1 million people tuned in to watch Matt Cardle win in 2010). Mel B A mystery illness forced Mel B to miss part one of the final on Saturday. Former judge Tulisa Contostavlos filled in for the Spice Girl and provided a comforting shoulder for Andrea Faustini as he was announced as the 3rd place contestant. Part two of the final on Sunday night welcomed Mel B back to the panel, but things took a dramatic turn after viewers noticed that she was no longer wearing her wedding ring, as well as some claiming to see scratches on her body and a bruise on her cheek . Her husband, film producer Stephen Belafonte has spoken out and denies hitting her, deeming the reports "disgusting and "untrue": &lt;noframe&gt;Twitter: Stephen Belafonte - Idon't usually respond to Twitter msgs but I will respond to comments of hitting my wife which I think are quite disgusting un true!&lt;/noframe&gt; • When does X Factor 2015 start? Sister kissers Remember Blonde Electra? The wacky duo who got eliminated (with less than 1% of the vote) in week one? Well, we saw them once more in Sunday's final in a group performance that featured all of this year's live show finalists. While on screen, they took a moment to share a passionate kiss. Blonde Electra (PHOTO: ITV) Oh yes - did I forget to mention that they're sisters? Either there was something funny in the air, or someone was looking for an extra 15 minutes of fame. 14.12.14 12.12.14 - The final song choices revealed The final three (l-r): Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini (PHOTO: Dymond/Corbis/Syco/Thames) It's final time! There are only 48(ish) hours left until the winner of X Factor 2014 is crowned, and the last three standing are a pretty strong bunch. Right now, Fleur East is the favourite (and rightly so), but it's still possible that rocker Ben Haenow and belter Andrea Faustini could emerge victorious, making the song choices all the more important. Each finalist will sing a song of their choice, followed by their song of the series. However, one act will be eliminated at the end of Saturday's show, meaning only two will get to perform the winner's single on Sunday. Here's the list in full: Andrea Faustini Final choice: Feeling Good (originally by Nina Simone) Song of the series: Earth Song (originally by Michael Jackson) Winner's Single: I Didn’t Know My Own Strength (originally by Whitney Houston) ** Andrea's winner's single is a song we've heard before - remember when he reduced Cheryl and Mel B to teary puddles at boot camp? How very strange...plus, each of the original singers of his chosen tunes are sadly looking down from the diva stage in the sky. Either the producers have got some very special tricks up their sleeves, or his mystery guest collaborator will be someone quite random. Fleur East Final choice: Can’


The Hawaiian phrase ‘Aloha kakahiaka’ translates to what in English?

Popular Hawaiian Words & Phrases Sweet Sixteen: Momona 'Umi Kumaono Please join us: Ho'olu komo   la kaua Come celebrate: Hele mei hoohiwahiwa Come celebrate Taylor's first birthday: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Taylors   mua loa la hanau Come celebrate Joes 30th birthday: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Joes   30th la hanau Come celebrate the wedding of Bob & Sue : Hele mei hoohiwahiwa Bob a   me Sues la maleana Come celebrate our wedding day: Hele mei hoohiwahiwa ko maua la male 'ana Come celebrate Jack & Jill's 25th Anniversary: Hele me hoohiwahiwa   Jack & Jill's 25th la ho'omana'o Come celebrate George's retirement: Hele me hoohiwahiwa George's ho'omaha   loa Come celebrate Sharilyn's promotion: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Sharilyn's   ho'opi'i Come to Tiffany's baby shower luau: Hale mai Tiffany's pepe kuaua luau Thank you for celebrating with us: Mahalo nui loa na ho'olaule'a me la   kaua Holidays Hawaiian Style Happy   Thanksgiving ~ Hauoli La Hoomakikai (pronounced how-oh-lay la   ho-o-ma-key-kah-ee) Happy Holidays ~ Hauoli Lanui (pronounced how-oh-lay la-new-ee) Merry Christmas ~ Mele Kalikimaka (pronounced may-lay ka-lee-key-ma-ka) Happy Hanukkah ~ Hauoli Hanukaha (pronounced how-oh-lay   ha-new-ka-ha) Happy Kwanzaa ~ Hauoli Kawanaka (pronounced how-oh-lay ka-wa-na-ka) Happy New Year ~ Hauoli Makahiki Hou (pronounced how-oh-lay   ma-ka-hee-key ho) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ~ Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli   Makahiki Hou Happy Hanukkah and New Year ~ Hau'oli Hanukaha me ka  Makahiki Hou Happy Birthday ~ Hau`oli la Hanau (pronounced   how-oh-lay la ha-now) Happy Anniversary ~ Hau`oli la Ho'omana'o (pronounced   how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-na-o) Happy Retirement ~ Hau`oli la Hoomaha loa (pronounced how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-ha low-a) Happy Sweet 16 ~ Hau`oli Momona 'Umi Kumaono  (pronounced how-oh-lay mo-mo-na oo-me ku-ma-o-no) Popular Hawaiian Phrases A hui hou kakou Until we meet again Aloha kakahiaka Good morning


Which was the first country to win the Six Nations Rugby Union Championship?

History : RBS 6 Nations Last Season 6 Nations History Played annually, the format of the Championship is simple: each team plays every other team once, with home field advantage alternating from one year to the next. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss and unlike most other rugby union competitions the bonus point system is not used. Victory in every game results in a 'Grand Slam' and back-to-back Grand Slams have been won on five occasions. Wales achieved the first one in 1908 and 1909, England have done it three times in 1913 and 1914, 1923 and 1924 and 1991 and 1992 while France did it in 1997 and 1998. England hold the record for the number of Grand Slams won with 12, followed by Wales with 11, France with nine, Scotland with three and Ireland with two. Victory by any Home Nation over the other three Home Nations constitutes as a 'Triple Crown'. The Triple Crown has twice been won on four consecutive occasions, once by Wales between 1976 and 1979 and once by England between 1995 and 1998. England hold the record for the number of Triple Crowns won with 23, followed by Wales with 20 and Scotland and Ireland both with ten. Although this achievement has long been a feature of the tournament, it was not until 2006 that a physical trophy, commissioned by the Royal Bank of Scotland, was awarded. Meanwhile, the last-placed nation at the end of the tournament is said to have won a purely figurative Wooden Spoon. Several individual competitions take place under the umbrella of the Six Nations tournament. The oldest is the Calcutta Cup, which has been running since 1879 and is contested annually between England and Scotland. The Millennium Trophy has been awarded to the winner of the game between England and Ireland with the first presented in 1989, and in the same year, the Centenary Quaich was contested between Ireland and Scotland for the first time. Since 2007, France and Italy have also contested for their own silverware - the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy. It was created to honour the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi, who helped unify Italy and was also a French military general. Up to World War I In 1871, England and Scotland played the first rugby union international with the latter coming out on top. After 12 years of occasional friendly matches between the teams, the inaugural Home International Championship, comprising England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was played in 1883. England won the first series, along with a Triple Crown, and up until 1893 when Wales won and 1894 when Ireland won only them and Scotland had been crowned champions. Wales' triumphs in 1908 and 1909, although won during the Home Nations era, were the first Grand Slams as they defeated France in both seasons. France officially joined in 1910, having played in four tournaments up to that point, with the Championship now referred to as the Five Nations. England won the first Championship of the new era while Wales followed up winning the first ever Grand Slam by winning the first Grand Slam of the Five Nations a year later. The competition was suspended during World War I before France were ejected from the tournament in 1931, which reverted back to being the Home Nations from 1932 through to 1939. Post War Proceedings were halted again during World War II and resumed in 1947 as the Five Nations with France welcomed backed into the fold. France won their first shared title seven years later in 1954 and their first outright title in 1959 and by the 1970s the Five Nations had become the pre-eminent series in Northern hemisphere rugby union. Matches became all-ticket affairs, gaining huge popularity and a large television audience, however in 1972 the tournament was not finished after Scotland and Wales refused to travel to Dublin to play Ireland. The season after was unique for a five-way tie, with every nation having won and lost two games. The 1970s marked the golden age for Welsh rugby as they won three Grand Slams and one Triple Crown during the decade, an achievement the modern team could yet sur


Who was the first person to report seeing craters on the moon using a telescope?

Galileo and the Telescope Galileo and the Telescope Questions The science of astronomy took a huge leap forward in the first decade of the    1600s with the invention of the optical telescope and its use to study the    night sky. Galileo Galilei did not invent the telescope but was the first    to use it systematically to observe celestial objects and record his discoveries.    His book, Sidereus nuncius or The Starry Messenger was first published    in 1610 and made him famous. In it he reported on his observations of the    Moon, Jupiter and the Milky Way. These and subsequent observations and his    interpretations of them eventually led to the demise of the geocentric Ptolemaic    model of the universe and the adoption of a heliocentric model as proposed    in 1543 by Copernicus. Galileo's          drawings of phases of the Moon. Question: What features are visible here that          cannot be seen with the unaided eye? Galileo's Telescopes The basic tool that Galileo used was a crude refracting telescope. His initial    version only magnified 8x but was soon refined to the 20x magnification he    used for his observations for Sidereus nuncius. It had a convex objective    lens and a concave eyepiece in a long tube. The main problem with his telescopes    was their very narrow field of view, typically about half the width of the    Moon. Galileo's drawing of the optical path of his telescope The earliest known sketch of a telescope, August 1609. One of Galileo's   telescopes. The focal length is 1330 mm with a 26 mm aperture, it magnifies   14x. It has an objective bi-convex lens and a plano-concave eyepiece. Galileo's Observations Galileo made several key discoveries through his systematic use and refinement    of the telescope. The Moon According to Aristotelian principles the Moon was above the sub-lunary  sphere and in the heavens, hence should be perfect. He found the "surface  of the moon to be not smooth, even and perfectly spherical,...,but on  the contrary, to be uneven, rough, and crowded with depressions and bulges.  And it is like the face of the earth itself, which is marked here and  there with chains of mountains and depths of valleys." He calculated the heights of the mountains by measuring the lengths of  their shadows and applying geometry. One of Galileo's lunar drawings. Note the craters, mountains and mare or "seas". The      terminator between lunar day and night is clearly seen down the      centre. Moons of Jupiter Observations of the planet Jupiter over successive night revealed four      star-like objects in a line with it. The objects moved from night to night,      sometimes disappearing behind or in front of the planet. Galileo correctly      inferred that these objects were moons of Jupiter and orbited it just      as our Moon orbits Earth. For the first time, objects had been observed      orbiting another planet, thus weakening the hold of the Ptolemaic model.      Today these four moons are known as the Galilean satellites; Io, Europa,      Ganymede and Callisto. Galileo's drawings of the moons            of Jupiter of successive nights The Phases of Venus Venus was observed to go through a sequence of phases similar to the Moon.      This could not be explained in the Ptolemaic model but could be accounted      for by either the Sun-centered Copernican model or the Earth-centered      Tychonic model that had the other planets orbiting the Sun as it orbited      the Earth. Galileo rejected Tycho's model as an unnecessary hybrid and      used the discovery to consolidate his support of the Copernican model. Sunspots Along with contemporaries such as Thomas Harriot, David Frabicius and      Christoph Scheiner, Galileo observed dark regions that appeared to move      across the surface of the Sun. Debate centered on whether these were satellites      of the Sun or actual spots on its surface. Galileo, in his Letters


In which year did British monarch Queen Victoria celebrate her Diamond Jubilee?

Queen Victoria and Britain's first Diamond Jubilee - BBC News BBC News Queen Victoria and Britain's first Diamond Jubilee By Andy Sully BBC News 22 May 2012 Close share panel Image caption The Queen's Jubilee procession was accompanied by a considerable display of imperial might As the nation prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II, we look at the last time we had a Diamond Jubilee - Queen Victoria's in 1897. While Victoria - like the present Queen - enjoyed her special year at a time when the monarchy was widely held in high esteem, there were profound differences in the way things were done then. In 1887, Victoria had been feted on her Golden Jubilee with huge nationwide festivities, which included several modern-style royal walkabouts. The Diamond Jubilee (the first time the term had been used in the context of a 60th anniversary) saw an older, less robust Queen take something of a backseat in the lavish "Festival of the British Empire" proposed by Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain. Historian Prof Walter Arnstein said the whole idea of staging large public celebrations was still a novel concept to the British public of the day. "Britons hadn't seen themselves as very good at such things. It was the sort of thing that people in Napoleonic France or Russia had been associated with. "Queen Victoria herself didn't much care for the idea. She thought it was not altogether appropriate and had to be talked into it. "She enjoyed it in retrospect, but beforehand had made things quite difficult for [prime minister] Lord Salisbury at the planning stage." In 1897, it could be argued, the British Empire was at a high watermark. Victoria sat at the head of a realm of 450 million souls, stretched across every continent. Since 1870, Britain had added Zanzibar, Fiji, Cyprus, Bechuanaland, Somaliland, Kenya, the New Hebrides, Rhodesia and Uganda to its fast-expanding colonies. The crowds were quite indescribable and their enthusiasm truly marvellous and deeply touching Queen Victoria talking about her Jubilee parade General Kitchener was well advanced in his successful campaign to re-establish what in effect amounted to British control of Sudan, and the embarrassing military defeats of the Boer War (1899-1902) had not yet deflated imperial prestige. However, Britain's economic rivals were biting at her economic heels. The United States had already overtaken Britain in terms of industrial output and Germany was not far behind. As an industrialist, Joseph Chamberlain promoted the importance of "opening up" the world to British goods. At a time when trade barriers were being put up all over Europe, a peaceful, growing empire seemed the best guarantor of that. So it was that Tuesday, 22 June - Jubilee Day - came to be celebrated not just throughout Britain but across the globe. 'Deeply touching' The day was declared a bank holiday in India as well as in Britain and Ireland. Among the many civic works erected, there were memorial fountains in the Seychelles as well as Manchester and municipal clock-towers in Penang, Malaysia, and Christchurch, New Zealand, as well as in Maidenhead and Chester. Image caption Victoria was at the head of an empire that ruled a quarter of the world's population The highlight of the day itself - a generally bright day in an appalling year for British weather - was a procession along six miles of London streets of the extended Royal Family and the leaders of the self-governing dominions and Indian states. The British Army and Royal Navy had their best and brightest on show - and the parade was accompanied by colonial forces from Canada, India, Africa and the Antipodes, all in their best dress uniforms. The diminutive Queen, dressed in her habitual mourning black (as well as Albert, she had lost two children and six grandchildren by 1897) was confined to her state coach by painful arthritis. Her parade from Buckingham Palace, via Mansion House, past Parliament and then across Westminster Bridge before recrossing the Thames for a service at St Paul's Cathe


American millionaire Leonard Jerome was the grandfather of which British Prime Minister?

1000+ images about Winston Churchill on Pinterest | Winston churchill, Prime minister and Second world Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955. He had been an officer in the British Army and saw action in British India, the Sudan and the Second Boer War. He was also a historian, writer and artist, and he won the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was an honorary citizen of the United States. He was born into the family of the Dukes of Marlborough; his father was a politician and his mother was an American socialite 207 Pins30.92k Followers


Which line on the London Underground rail system has the longest distance between two stations?

On the North Curve between Rickmansworth and     Croxley Green, Metropolitan Line Longest tunnel 17.3 miles from Morden to East Finchley via Bank     (Northern Line) Longest distance between 2 stations 6.26 kms Chalfont & Latimer to Chesham (Metropolitan)     - 3.89 miles Shortest distance between 2 stations 0.25 km Leicester Square to Covent Garden (Piccadilly) -     0.16 miles Longest single journey on 1 train 54.5 kms 34.1 miles between West Ruislip and Epping,     Central Line. Average depth of tube lines 24 metres


Which bird has the poetic name ‘Halycon’?

Halcyon - definition of halcyon by The Free Dictionary Halcyon - definition of halcyon by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/halcyon Related to halcyon: Halcyon Days hal·cy·on 1. Calm and peaceful; tranquil. 2. Prosperous; golden: halcyon years. n. 1. A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice. 2. A kingfisher, especially one of the genus Halcyon. [Middle English alcioun, mythical halcyon bird, from Latin alcyōn, halcyōn, from Greek halkuōn, alteration (influenced by hals, salt, sea, and kuōn, conceiving) of alkuōn, probably from a pre-Greek Mediterranean language .] halcyon 1. peaceful, gentle, and calm 2. happy and carefree 3. (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a fabulous bird associated with the winter solstice 4. (Animals) a poetic name for the kingfisher 5. halcyon days a. a fortnight of calm weather during the winter solstice b. a period of peace and happiness [C14: from Latin alcyon, from Greek alkuōn kingfisher, of uncertain origin] hal•cy•on 1. calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather. 2. prosperous: halcyon years. 3. happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth. 4. of or pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher. n. 5. a bird of classical legend, identified with the kingfisher, that was said to magically calm the waves when it nested on the surface of the sea. 6. any of various kingfishers, esp. of the genus Halcyon. [1350–1400; Middle English alceon, alicion < Latin (h)alcyōn < Greek halkyṓn] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks 2. Alcedinidae , family Alcedinidae - kingfishers 3. halcyon - a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves mythical being - an imaginary being of myth or fable Adj. 1. halcyon - idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere" peaceful , peaceable - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep" 2. happy - enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure; "a happy smile"; "spent many happy days on the beach"; "a happy marriage" halcyon adjective 1. happy , golden , flourishing , prosperous , carefree , palmy It was all a far cry from those halcyon days in 1990. 2. peaceful , still , quiet , calm , gentle , mild , serene , tranquil , placid , pacific , undisturbed , unruffled The next day dawned sunny with a halcyon blue sky. halcyon [ˈhælsɪən] ADJ halcyon days → días mpl felices halcyon adj halcyon days → glückliche Tage pl halcyon [ˈhælsɪən] adj → sereno/a Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: peaceful References in classic literature ? The kitchen, the butler's pantry, the servants' hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds. View in context Reflections of this kind may have trifling weight with men who hope to see realized in America the halcyon scenes of the poetic or fabulous age; but to those who believe we are likely to experience a common portion of the vicissitudes and calamities which have fallen to the lot of other nations, they must appear entitled to serious attention. View in context As for Owen Ford, the "Margaret" of his book, although she had the soft brown hair and elfin face of the real girl who had vanished so long ago, "pillowed where lost Atlantis sleeps," had the personality of Leslie Moore, as it was revealed to him in those halcyon days at Four Winds Harbor. View in context In the winter, beneath the halcyon sky of Nice, which then looked down upon me for the first time in my life, I found the third 'Zarathustra'--and came to the end of my task; the whole


How many spaces does a standard ‘Connect Four’ game have?

Connect Four - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Connect Four Jump to: navigation , search For other reading until then, Sterling Publishing and Hasbro are supposed to release a book soon by James Allen entitled, The Complete Book of Connect Four. In addition, refer to the Additional Resources section . Wikipedia has related information at Connect four Contents Theory[ edit ]        The board has 42 spaces: 7 columns (vertical lines) and 6 rows (horizontal lines). When all 42 spaces are empty, it is the first player's (Red) turn to move. It is Red's turn again when there are 40 empty spaces, and again when there are 38 empty spaces. There is a pattern: when the number of empty spaces is even, it is Red's turn to move. Conversely, when there are an odd number of empty spaces, it's Black's turn.        Often there are certain spaces that both players want to occupy and don't want the opponent to occupy. These shall be referred to as "critical" spaces. A wise player will never move under a critical space, but instead wait for the opponent to do so. If both players play this way, no critical space will be playable until one player is forced to move under it due to having no other options (this situation is known as "zugzwang"). Who gets to occupy critical spaces depends, of course, on whose turn it will be when the only playable spaces are those directly below the critical spaces. This depends on the number of empty spaces remaining on the board when the only playable spaces are those directly below the critical spaces. Whether or not that number is even or odd can be predicted based on how many spaces are above the above the critical spaces (whether the critical spaces are on even rows or odd rows*), and how many critical spaces there are. *Note: "odd rows" refers to the 3rd and 5th row up, and excludes the bottom row because its spaces are always playable.        A critical space on an even row has an even number of empty spaces above it. For instance, the 2nd row has four rows above it, therefore any space on the 2nd row has 4 spaces above it. A critical space on an odd row has an odd number of empty spaces above it. If the only critical space is even (on an even row), the number of empty spaces remaining when a player is forced to move underneath the empty space is even. For example, if the critical space is on the 2nd row, there will be 6 empty spaces remaining (one full column) when the move underneath the critical space is forced. An even number of empty spaces means it is Red's turn, therefore Red must move under the critical space and Black will occupy the critical space. If there are multiple critical spaces and all of them are even, the number of empty spaces remaining when Zugzwang occurs is: (even #) + (even #) = (even #) and therefore it will be Red's turn when Zugzwang occurs and Black will occupy the critical spaces. If the only critical space is odd (on an odd row), there will an odd # of empty spaces when Zugzwang occurs. Therefore it will be Black's turn, and therefore Red will get the critical space. If there are 2 critical spaces and both are odd, the sum of empty spaces when Zugzwang occurs will be: (odd #) + (odd #) = (even #) and therefore it will be Red's turn to move, allowing Black to occupy whichever critical space Red move under. If Black's occupation of that critical space does not end the game, the game will continue until another zugzwang occurs. In that situation, there will be one critical space on an odd row, which is the same situation as previously described. Red will therefore occupy the 2nd critical space. The following generalization can be made: For any even # of odd-row critical spaces, Black will get the 1st, 3rd, etc., and Red will get the 2nd, 4th, etc. If there are 3 critical spaces and all 3 are odd, the sum of empty spaces when Zugzwang occurs is: (odd #) + (odd #) + (odd #) = (odd #) resulting in Black's turn and therefore Red's occupation of whichever critical space Black chooses to give Red. If Red's occupation of that critical space does not end the game, the game wil


Brownsea Island is off the coast of which English county?

Brownsea Island - Discover Britain Brownsea Island Beach on the western side of Brownsea Island, Dorset. ©NTPL/John Millar Do you love Britain? Let others know! Google+0 Angharad Moran Escape the mainland and hop on a ferry to Brownsea Island off the Dorset coast to discover the island’s range of wildlife and learn more about its fascinating history. A peacock sitting on the Boy Scout Memorial on Brownsea Island. ©NTPL/Joe Cornish This idyllic island located in Poole Harbour has a wealth of history that belies its size and is the perfect location to spend a sun-soaked summer’s day whether it’s spent on the island’s soft sands or under the dappled shade of its woodland.   Deer on Brownsea Island, Dorset. ©NTPL/John Millar However, life on the island hasn’t always been quite so idyllic with Brownsea being used as a military stronghold when the island was under the control of Henry VIII who recognised its important strategic location for guarding the thriving port of Poole. It was during this time that the first Brownsea Castle was built on the island with the people of Poole being ordered to maintain a permanent garrison at the fort.   Red squirrel on Brownsea Island, Dorset. ©National Trust Images/John Millar By the 19th century Brownsea Island also became a strategic military post against the threat of attack by Napoleon, while defences were further strengthened during the Victorian era to protect England’s south coast trade from smugglers.   During the Second World War the island was once again used to defend the nearby harbour with flares being lit on its western end to draw German bombers away from the mainland.   The island is now under the care of the National Trust who took over the running of the site after the death of Mrs Mary Bonham-Christie in 1961. Mrs Bonham-Christie had lived a reclusive life on Brownsea since buying the island in 1927 and helped set it on its way to becoming the thriving nature reserve it is today. Since the National Trust took over the running of the island it has become a hugely popular visitor attraction with visitors flocking to its secluded shores to admire the scenic surroundings and discover more about the island’s history and hidden gems.


What is the title of the Millais painting used to advertise Pears Soap?

Bubbles | John Everett Millais | V&A Search the Collections Download PDF version This is a presentation plate of a reproduction of a painting of his grandson by Sir John Everett Millais (1829–1896). Thomas J. Barratt (1842-1914) of A. & F. Pears bought the painting by Millais in 1886. He then reproduced it as a print, which became known as ‘Bubbles’. Barratt devised a series of expensive and original publicity schemes for Pears, the most famous of which was the adaptation of this painting as an advertisement for Pears Soap, with the addition of a bar of Pears Soap in the lower right corner. He also promoted art through the pages of Pears Annual (published 1890-1921, and price six pence until 1915). Presentation plates such as this one were given away as a separate package with the Pears Annual. 'Artistic’ advertising such as this appeared in the UK in the 1880s initially characterised by the use of reproductions of works of art. T. J. Barratt was particularly keen to use the work of Royal Academicians, in order to add kudos and respectability to his product and so target middle-income customers. . Physical description Chromolithographed presentation print after the painting 'A Child's World' by Sir John Everett Millais, featuring a young child playing with bubbles. Place of Origin John Everett Millais, born 1829 - died 1896 (artist) A. & F. Pears Ltd. (publisher) Materials and Techniques Chromolithograph on paper Marks and inscriptions 'BUBBLES. / From the Original Painting by the late Sir John E. Millais Bt. President of the Royal Academy / in the possession of Messrs. Pears.' 'JM 1886' Height: 94.8 cm, Width: 63.8 cm Object history note The original painting was entitlerd 'A Child's World' and the model was Sir John Everett Millais' grandson. (Information from Terry Parker, a collector/dealer and expert on Pears advertising, via Archivist at Unilever). "'Bubbles' was exhibited at Tooth & Sons Gallery, 5 and 6 Haymarket, London, Spring 1886 no. 118. Sir Ingram, head of the Illustrated London News bought it from there to reproduce as one of four presentation plates given away with the Illustrated London News, Christmas 1886. Thomas Barrat saw the painting in his office and immediately decided to buy it. Ingram agreed as long as they could still reproduce it in ILN Christmas edition 1886, which obviously pre-dates A&F Pears presentation prints given away with the 1897 Annual. (The ILN version is smaller I believe and inferior print quality). Terry has come across one earlier A&F print which may have been a trial run, dated 1894. All of these were without the soap bar. The image was so successful that it was later used in dozens of different formats from postcards and showcards to billboard posters, with the addition of the bar of soap and A&F Pear logo." Descriptive line 'Bubbles'. Chromolithographed presentation print after the painting 'A Child's World' by Sir John Everett Millais (1886), featuring a young child playing with bubbles. Issued by A.& F. Pears Ltd., manufacturers of Pears' soap, Great Britain, post-1896. Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no) Summary Catalogue of British Posters to 1988 in the Victoria & Albert Museum in the Department of Design, Prints & Drawing. Emmett Publishing, 1990. 129 p. ISBN: 1 869934 12 1 Labels and date Millais' paintings of children were some of the most reproduced images of the 19th century. A. & F. Pears produced this print to advertise soap. The fact that both subject matter and artist were popular with middle class viewers lent kudos and respectability to the product [] Materials


El Prat Airport serves which European city?

Barcelona Airport: General information about El Prat The city Welcome to BARCELONA AIRPORT In this webpage you can find all the information regarding Barcelona Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals and Airlines), Parking, Hotels and Accommodation, Car hire, Transport and other information such as Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check Barcelona's Travel Guide at Bautrip for more information about Barcelona. Barcelona El Prat Airport (IATA: BCN ICAO: LEBL) is the unique airport of Barcelona, situated 14kms far from the City. Barcelona airport is the main airport of Catalonia with 37 Million passengers in 2014. The other important airport in Catalonia is Girona Airport . Barcelona Airport (IATA:BCN) is situated 14 km south from Barcelona city Barcelona airport is the main airport of Catalonia, the 2nd largest of Spain In 2014, over 37 million passengers used Barcelona Airport, breaking its own record Nowadays Barcelona Airport is the 32th busiest airport in the world Most of the traffic at Barcelona Airport is domestic and European Terminal 1 was inaugurated at 2009. 70% of today's flights operate from Terminal 1 One of the advantages of Barcelona airport is that it is really close by the Barcelona city center, at just 14 km. It is specifically located at El Prat del Llobregat, the town that gives the name ‘Aeroport del Prat’. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a reference city in terms of tourism and a business atraction point, with several congress and meeting points during all year. Barcelona, the city Barcelona has many ways to be visited from all over the world countries. It is basically known as a business and tourism point, which means is a city with many needed infrastructures to provide to all kind of visitors the best services.   For that reason it is essential to have an appropriate airport to keep Barcelona involved on this commitment of world expansion. Its own personality and the variety of markets that the city takes part are becoming itself as one of the worldwide meeting points.   Barcelona is considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, proved with over 7 million tourists each year and keep showing that is among the first 10 most visited cities in the world.   The main attractions of the town are basically buildings from the architect Antoni Gaudi like ‘Sagrada Familia’ or ‘La Casa Mila’ known as ‘La Pedrera’ as well as FCBarcelona stadium (Camp Nou) or museums like Picasso, Miró, MNAC and many other interesting offers.   The history that it has, the people that live on it, the gastronomy, the climate, the proximity with the Mediterranean Sea and also the Pyrenees make Barcelona a comfortable and quality life city and this.   As a business center, Barcelona brings many congress and meeting points to develop the variety of worldwide markets specifically at the European continent. Facilities like ‘Fira de Barcelona’ built just to cover this market targets are helping the city to continue with this pretension, looking for the future of Catalonia, Spain and Europe.


Which US film director and actor said he wanted to ‘Achieve immortality through not dying’?

The Big Apple: “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work” Entry from  January 31, 2016 “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work” New York-born comedian, actor and film director Woody Allen has achieved immortality through his work, but he said that he didn’t want that: “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve it through not dying.” The Woody Allen quote has been cited in print since at least 1975. Woody Allen (born Allen Stewart Königsberg on December 1, 1935) is an American film director, writer, musician, actor and comedian. Qoutes I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don’t want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment. . The Illustrated Woody Allen Reader (1993) . The joke about immortality also appears in On Being Funny (1975) . In an interview in Rolling Stone magazine from April 9, 1987, Allen said “Someone once asked me if my dream was to live on in the hearts of people, and I said I would prefer to live on in my apartment.” 29 June 1975, News Journal (Mansfield, OH), “For Woody Allen Fans Only,” pg. 2-F, col. 2: He is a student of philosophy who is preoccupied with death. He is not joking when he says, “It’s not that I’m afraid to die, I just don’t want to be there when it happens,” or “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.” 4 October 1975, Los Angeles (CA) Times, “Woody Allen: The Devious Approach to Theology” by John Dart, pg. 19, col. 1: Even local congregations may be discovering the metaphysical mettle of the comic theologian. All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena inserted in its July 27 church bulletin: “Theological though for this week: ‘I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.’—Woody Allen.” Google Books The Yale Book of Quotations By Fred R. Shapiro New Haven, CT: Yale University Press 2006 Woody Allen (Allen Stewart Konigsberg) U.S. comedian and filmmaker, 1935- I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. . . . I want to achieve it through not dying. Eric Lax, Woody Allen and His Comedy (1975)


Dorothea Jordan was the mistress of which future British monarch?

1000+ images about William IV on Pinterest | Duke, Lieutenant general and Jordans Learn more at listverse.com William IV was king of the United Kingdom for 20 years, but while he was Duke of Clarence he lived with his mistress, an Irish actress named Dorothea Jordan . They never married as they needed permission from the king in order to have a legitimate wedding. They were said to be very much in love and together they had 10 children George FitzClarence 1st Earl of Munster (1794), Henry Edward (1795), Sophia Sidney Baroness De L’Isle and Dudley (1796), Lady Mary Fox (1798), Lieutenant General Lord… More Learn more at royalcentral.co.uk Dorothea Jordan (21 November 1761 – 5 July 1816) was an Anglo-Irish actress, courtesan, and the mistress and companion of the future King William IV of the United Kingdom, for 20 years while he was Duke of Clarence. Together they had ten illegitimate children, all of whom took the surname FitzClarence. More


What was the the first name of 17th Century artist van Dyck?

Anthony van Dyck | artist | 1599 - 1641 | National Gallery, London Anthony van Dyck After Anthony van Dyck, Portrait of the Artist , about 1750-1825 (Detail) Van Dyck was the most important Flemish painter of the 17th century after Rubens , whose works influenced the young Van Dyck. He also studied and was profoundly influenced by the work of Italian artists, above all, Titian . Van Dyck was an extremely successful portraitist and painter of religious and mythological pictures in Antwerp and Italy. He was also an accomplished draughtsman and etcher. However, he is now best remembered for his elegant representations of Charles I and his court. Van Dyck was born in Antwerp. A precocious artist, his first independent works date from 1615-16, when he would have been about 17. In 1621 he was in the service of James I of England, but left to visit Italy, where he remained until 1627. His aristocratic rendering of Genoese patricians, like the so-called 'Balbi Children' , were very well received in that city. After a second period in the Netherlands, greater success awaited Van Dyck when he settled at the English court in 1632. His authoritative and flattering representations of Charles I and his family set a new standard for English portraiture to which members of the court were keen to aspire. Related paintings


A splat is a single thin, flat piece of wood, often ornamental, which forms part of which piece of furniture?

Hand Carved Wood Furniture - Polyvore UK hand carved wood furniture £73 novica.com 3 Traditional motifs in brass repousse adorn the surface and legs of this accent table. Carved by hand the versatile design folds for storage. Daniel Nyadedzor works in African sese wood to create a piece he names Me Dane Dane Me Ho - I Change Myself in the language of Ghana's Akan people. novica.com £35 novica.com 209 Made from albesia wood this folding table is both handy and charming. Hand carved and painted by Indonesian artist Putu Suserini this rectangular table features a rainbow of colors and a rustic distressed finish. It is sure to liven up any home or beach cottage. crownfrenchfurniture.co.uk £725 crownfrenchfurniture.co.uk 357 This piece is an ideal living room sofa or large resting chair as it offers a grand comfortable seat, lavishly upholstered by hand. The sophistication of this piece is accentuated by the button upholstered cream linen which gives it a distinct pattern in a subtle neutral colour to balance. Additional it boasts a hand carved wooden base that provides sturdiness as well as a slight grey washed appeal making this a homely love seat. novica.com £69 novica.com 2 This handcrafted folding accent table from Ghanaian artisan Kwadwo Antwi brings the mysterious allure of Africa into your home. The table is hand-carved from native sese wood with giraffe and hippopotamus motifs etched into the tabletop. It folds compactly for easy storage. crownfrenchfurniture.co.uk £415 crownfrenchfurniture.co.uk 54 Lovingly hand carved from solid beech wood to ensure a structurally sound and trustworthy piece, our two drawer bedside table encompasses everything French design is celebrated for. Featuring the traditional cabriole leg designs of Louis XIV it portrays the elegance and class of royalty in a subtle light. The intricate details embodying this piece are eye-catching and spectacular, the floral markings and slender curves give a new depth to the beautiful antique white finish and create a true sense of character within our Beaulieu bedside table. The sleek silhouettes of the legs and base contrast the rigid geometric stance of the body to accentuate each detail of the artwork. It boasts two drawers of storage with simplistic handles that emphasize the contemporary elements of this piece exquisitely. novica.com £105 novica.com 3 This awesome rustic table is hand built from sese wood and decorated with embossed aluminum and a hand-painted design. With the four green birds and hand-carved details the design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu reveals a fantastic new form of flamingo in an unexpected color! This delightful table is as practical as it is interesting as it folds for easy storage when not in use. crownfrenchfurniture.co.uk £280 crownfrenchfurniture.co.uk 67 Hand carved from real wood mahogany, this Rococo style antique gold headboard is a glorious addition to the bedroom. Ornate and elegant the headboard is the perfect piece if a full bed frame is not required. Please note that this item is not supplied with fixtures. belleescape.com £3,495 belleescape.com 510 Let the Versailles silver trimmed sofa surround you in complete comfort while adding beauty and grace to your living space. This exquisite vintage French inspired seat offers up magnificent details including hand-carved floral embellishments throughout its curvaceous frame. Finished in the softest silver leaf imaginable, it features sumptuous cream upholstery that pairs beautifully with a variety of interiors. Hand-carved wood. Silver leaf finish. Cream upholstery. novica.com £340 novica.com 68 Intricately carved by hand from mohena wood this table is presented by Wilfredo Rios of Peru. The top of the table features a traditional Incan design with two bird-like figures surrounding the god Wiracocha crafted from hand-tooled leather. The sides of the table feature a geometric and spiral motif. The naturally warm grain of mohena wood and a rustic finish makes this table a unique and impressive home accent. overstock.com £110 £120 overstock.com 10 Infuse your home with elegan


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What is the fruit of a rose bush called?

What Kind of Fruit Does a Rose Flower Produce? | Home Guides | SF Gate What Kind of Fruit Does a Rose Flower Produce? What Kind of Fruit Does a Rose Flower Produce? Rose hips appear after the flowers fade. After a rose (Rosa spp.) is pollinated, the petals drop off to reveal the rose fruit, which is called a hip. Rose hips are actually seed pods, and each one contains dozens of seeds. Although you can grow roses from seeds, most are hybrids, so the results are unpredictable. Rose hips are grown for their nutritional value to people and wildlife, and they are used in crafts and holiday decorations as you would use holly berries. The thousands of species and cultivars of roses grow in a wide range of climates. Gardeners in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 10 will find many varieties to choose from, but not all varieties will grow in all zones. Growing Rose Hips From a rose's point of view, the only reason to produce flowers is to produce the seeds that ensure the survival of the species. When a gardener clips off faded blossoms before they have a chance to form hips, the rose bush responds by producing more flowers. Leaving the blossoms on the plant means fewer flowers and messy bushes, but that's what you have to do if you want to grow hips. One way to have lovely flowers all summer and still harvest a crop of hips is to deadhead the plants in summer and leave the flowers on the plants at the end of the season. Don't wait too long, or the frost will kill back the flowers before they form hips. Roses and Vitamin C Rose hips are rich in vitamin C. Sailors used to carry dried rose hips on long voyages to prevent scurvy, and during World War II roses were grown in victory gardens for the medicinal and nutritional value of their hips. The USDA produced brochures to teach self-sufficiency during the war, and one of the recommended crops was roses. The different species of roses vary in the amount of vitamin C they contain. Mother Earth News claims that a cup of rose hip tea can contain as much vitamin C as six oranges. Preparing Rose Hips To brew rose hip tea, you only have to chop the hips and steep them in hot water. If you want to use them in recipes, you first have to remove the seeds. The easiest way to do this is to pulverize the hips and then mash them through a strainer. The strained hips can then be used to make jellies, jams and sauces. It's best to wear gloves when working with rose hips because the seeds are covered with fibers that can cause skin irritation and itching. Rose Hips and Wildlife If left on the plant, rose hips will persist throughout most of winter, and they serve as an important food source for birds, deer, rabbits, squirrels. Once the flowers fade, visiting wildlife keeps the garden interesting and takes on new importance for gardeners. If you want to attract wildlife, consider planting R. rugosa, a species that produces an abundant crop of large, ornamental hips. There are many native or "wild" species that require very little attention and produce an abundance of hips. Be careful if you find multiflora rose (R. multiflora), which has a tendency to take over yards and is nearly impossible to fully remove once it has spread.


Tom Church’s statue ‘Freedom’, in Stirling, Scotland, was inspired by which 1995 film?

Sculptor Tom Church’s Braveheart Sculptor Tom Church’s Braveheart By Gill Davies Inspired by the film Braveheart, Brechin stone mason Tom Church talks revealingly about his statue of one of Scotland's national heroes, William Wallace. The statue, in the guise of Braveheart star Mel Gibson, has been returned to the sculptor after a rather eventful ten years at the Wallace Monument in Stirling. Please turn on JavaScript. In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash installed. Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions. Sculptor Tom Church’s Braveheart Brechin stone mason Tom Church talks about his statue of Scottish hero William Wallace.  BBC World Affairs Correspondent Allan Little describes some of the key moments from his career and answer questions about what it is like to report the world in an age of conflict. Bill Boyd reads his poem Hogmanay, written in the style of Robert Burns. Elsewhere on bbc.co.uk


Caroline, John and Patrick were the children of which US President?

Jacqueline Kennedy - Biography - IMDb Jacqueline Kennedy Biography Showing all 44 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (23) | Personal Quotes  (12) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929 in Southampton, New York, to Janet Norton (Lee) and John Vernou "Blackjack" Bouvier III, a stockbroker. Her sister Caroline Lee (aka Lee Radziwill ) was born four years after her. Her mother was of Irish descent and her father had Irish, French, English, German, and Scottish ancestry. Jackie lived in posh penthouse apartments in New York City until her parents divorced when she was about six. Several years later her mother married Hugh D. Auchincloss and Jackie became the stepsister of two brothers and a sister from Hugh's previous marriages. Soon there were another brother and sister as a result of the new marriage. Jackie attended boarding schools and then Vassar. After two years, though, she got tired of schools and spent her junior year studying at the Sorbonne in Paris. When she got back to the US she did not want to go back to Vassar, so she enrolled in George Washington University in Washington, DC, graduating in 1951. She took a job at the CIA and in January of 1952 went to work at a Washington newspaper as a photographer. During an assignment, she met U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy , who was 12 years her senior. They were married on September 12, 1953. After having one stillborn daughter, Arabella Kennedy, along came Caroline Kennedy , on November 27, 1957. Their first son John Kennedy Jr. , who was born on November 25, 1960. In 1961 John Kennedy became the 35th President of the US. Jackie spent the White House years doing her best to save the historical landmarks around Washington. In August of 1963 she went into labor with their fourth child, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, but sadly, he died shortly after birth. Jackie was not scheduled to go to Texas with her husband, but decided to go as a means of perhaps putting the death of Patrick behind them. She was sitting next to him in the open-air limousine on November 22, 1963, when JFK was assassinated. In 1968 her brother-in-law, Robert F. Kennedy , was also assassinated. The combination of the death of two children and the murders of her husband and brother-in-law proved to be too much for her, and she came to the conclusion that she and her family could not live safely in the US any longer. On October 20, 1968, she married Greek shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis . After he died in the mid-'70s she returned to New York and became a book editor. She dedicated the last 20 years of her life to her children, her grandchildren and her friend Maurice Tempelsman. In the early 1990s she found out she had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and died on May 19, 1994. Shortly after her death there was a sale of some of her prized possessions. Arnold Schwarzenegger spent more than a million dollars on some of the things to honor the aunt and uncle of his wife, Maria Shriver . - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous Spouse (2) ( 12 September  1953      - 22 November  1963) (his death) (4 children) Trade Mark (1) Her pillbox hats, tailored suits and dresses which were all made exclusively for her by French designer Oleg Cassini . Trivia (23) Attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Received the Women's International Center (WIC) Living Legacy Award posthumously in 1995. First lady of the USA, 1961-1963. Mother of Arabella Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy , John Kennedy Jr. , and Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Arabella Kennedy died at birth in 1956. Patrick Bouvier Kennedy died from infant respiratory-distress syndrome two days after his birth in 1963. Lastly, John Kennedy, Jr. was killed in a plane crash in 1999, five years after her death. Won an Emmy award for her 1962 televised tour of the White House. During their stormy relationship, Aristotle Onassis unaffectionately referred to Jackie as "supertanker." This was because he thought her tastes cost him as much as a supertanker ship. Could speak Italian, Frenc