Whiff-Whaff and Gossima lost out as brand names to which rival, according to Boris Johnson?

LEO MCKINSTRY: The VERY bizarre origins of ping pong | Daily Mail Online Boris Johnson, Britain's leading municipal comedian, was in typically rollicking form at the ceremony to mark the handover of the Olympics from Beijing to London. Even the normally dour Gordon Brown could not suppress a laugh during Boris's hilariously unconventional performance. After trumpeting Britain's role in the development of most of the world's top sports, Boris launched into a brief but colourful history of the sport of table tennis, known to its Victorian pioneers by the name of whiff-whaff. A young woman enjoying a game of ping pong in the 1950s 'There I think you have the essential difference between us and the rest of the world,' he continued, warming to his theme. 'The French looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to have dinner. 'We looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to play whiff-whaff.' This is the reason, claimed Boris, that Britain has such a rich sporting heritage. 'Ping pong is coming home,' he concluded (this being the Victorians' other favoured name for their invention). Boris may have given the funniest performance of the Beijing Games, but there was a large element of truth in his words. For, like so many competitive sports, table tennis - or whiff-whaff, as Boris preferred to call it - was indeed a British invention. As with so many other games, its exact origins are obscure, but it seems likely that the first forms of indoor tennis were played in the 1870s and 1880s by Army officers in India and South Africa. Boris Johnson spoke about Britain's involvement in the development of most of the world's top sports in the Beijing Olympics handover ceremony Mimicking the outdoor version of the sport, they used lids of cigar boxes as bats and rounded corks from wine bottles as balls, while a row of books placed in the middle of a table formed a net. As the officers returned home from the far-flung corners of the Empire this improvised activity soon became a popular after-dinner parlour game. It acquired the name of ping pong or whiff-whaff from the noise that the primitive bats made in hitting the makeshift ball against the table. Victorian entrepreneurs, never slow to see a business opportunity, were soon trying to exploit its popularity. One of the first was the maker of sports equipment John Jacques, who in 1891 launched a version called Gossima which featured drum-type paddles, a wrapped cork ball and a net a foot high. So successful was Jacques's Gossima game that it went on sale at Hamley's, the world's most famous toy store. Flushed with his triumph, John Jacques decided to patent the name ping pong in 1901. At the same time he sold the U.S. rights to the Parker Brothers, famous board game manufacturers, who spread the game's popularity on the other side of the Atlantic. It was also at the start of the 20th century that two other vital innovations significantly improved the quality of ping pong. The first came from engineer James Gibb. A whiff-whaff enthusiast, Gibb came across some novelty celluloid balls during a trip to America in 1901. Instantly, he knew they would be perfect for ping pong. The other big change was the introduction of the modern bat. This was the brainchild of another British pioneer, E.C. Goode, who decided to fix a rubber sheet to the wooden blade, thereby allowing spin to be put on the ball. Thanks to Britain's lead, enthusiasm spread across the globe. Western settlement brought the sport to China, and British salesmen got the Japanese playing. The citizens of Vienna and Budapest showed a particular keenness, though not everyone gave it the same warm reception. Tsarist Russia banned ping pong under the dogmatic belief that it was bad for players' eyesight. Within Britain, the Ping Pong Association was founded in 1902 - England cricketing legend Jack Hobbs was an early practitioner, bringing the same skill to the table that he displayed at the batting crease. But then, in the run-up to World War I, the sport's popularity went into reverse. One problem was the cost of the equipment


Christopher Marlowe was murdered 'while playing at tables'. What is 'tables' now called?

New twist to Marlowe's murder riddle | UK news | The Guardian New twist to Marlowe's murder riddle Saturday 30 June 2001 20.39 EDT First published on Saturday 30 June 2001 20.39 EDT Share on Messenger Close The death of Christopher Marlowe is one of the most enduring mysteries of literary history. Now a new twist to the tale has been uncovered by an author who claims to know why the playwright was murdered. Marlowe died at the age of 29 in a drunken tavern brawl. Historians have claimed his death was an accident or a premeditated killing designed to protect a high-ranking member of the Elizabethean government. Some have even said the killing was faked to allow Marlowe to escape his political enemies. New research, however, backs up the theory that his death was ordered by the higher echelons of society - and claims to reveal the secret behind it. Spy, counter-spy, atheist, homosexual and government critic, Marlowe was feted for his plays, including Tamburlaine, The Jew of Malta, Edward II and Dr Faustus. In the official version of his death, Marlowe was murdered in 1593 after spending the day smoking and playing backgammon with Ingram Frizer, Nicholas Keres and Robert Poley in Deptford, London. Shortly after the four had eaten supper, a quarrel broke out between Marlowe and Frizer over who was to pay the bill. Marlowe grabbed Frizer's dagger, slashing at him wildly about the head. Frizer drove the dagger into Marlowe's head, above the right eye. Death was instantaneous. 'It has come down to us as a tavern brawl,' said Mei Trow, scholar and author of Who Killed Kit Marlowe? 'Except it did not happen that way. All of it was fiction, an elaborate fabrication to cover up the murder.' The truth, Trow maintains, was discovered in a document found among the Harleian manuscripts in the British Museum, indicating that members of the Queen's Privy Council, the highest court in the land, were atheists - a heresy in Elizabethan law that was punished with execution. Trow believes Marlowe discovered the truth about four Council members; William Cecil, Baron Burghley; his son Robert Cecil; Lord Henry Howard and Baron Henry Carey Hunsdon. 'Marlowe had evidence against them of their heretical and blasphemous views,' Trow said. 'Exactly how he found out we cannot know, but as the winter of 1592-93 turned into spring Marlowe was becoming ever more outrageous.' In January 1593 Edward II was performed, slipping through the censor's nets despite a general acknowledgement that Marlowe had used the play to hint at his knowledge. 'The play's Edward II is clearly used to symbolise Elizabeth while Burghley and the Cecil clan are represented by Gaveston,' said Trow. 'Could there be a clearer denunciation of the Machiavellians who ran Elizabethan England?' The four subjects of his taunts, Trow maintains, had little choice but to silence Marlowe forever, ideally in a manner which would send coded warnings to any others who shared the same secret. 'It was Marlowe's knowledge that made his end special,' claimed Trow. 'Because of what he knew about the Council, he had to be silenced in a very particular way. There had to be a reckoning.' Trow maintains that Frizer, Keres and Poley were promised immunity from prosecution if they carried out the murder; a claim supported by the fact that all were cleared after a short trial and granted titles and positions of wealth and influence shortly afterwards. Trow said: 'Marlowe was a maverick, a rebel, a whistle-blower. In the paranoia of the Elizabethan police state, great men bent the law to their own ends. Many suffered as a result; Marlowe was only the most famous of them.'


Why Castrate a Rooster: There Is A Reason, Find Out Here Why Castrate a Rooster You ask why you would castrate a rooster? Castrating a rooster sounds like an unusual practice if you're not used to keeping chickens, but it used to be extremely common. Once it has been castrated, the rooster is referred to as a capon, and becomes more docile and much fatter, making it a better bird for eating. Capons are still available in poultry markets, but they're fairly hard to find. The flesh tastes much better, and is preferred by people who really love chickens. Caponization is done when the rooster is quite young. It causes the capon not to develop the traits we commonly associate with roosters. The comb and wattles stay small, leaving the capon with a smaller head than most roosters. The back and tail feathers are also somewhat shorter. The effects of caponization also show up in behavior. The capon loses its aggression, and can be kept in groups, or even with hens. There's no danger of these animals fighting amongst themselves and causing injury. The energy the rooster would have expended in defending its territory against real and imagined threats is turned to becoming bigger and fatter. Roasted capons are high in fat, juicy and moist, and easily basted in their own juices. This is why they're so prized as meat chickens. However, they're not as common anymore, since the advent of breeds raised specifically for meat. It's important to keep this in mind. If you breed your own chickens, you'll quickly discover that you have more roosters than you need. Most farmers simply slaughter their roosters at a young age and eat them, but some choose to caponize, instead. Keep in mind that this is much more difficult than castrating a mammal, since birds carry their testes inside the body cavity, and that it may be illegal where you live. Check local animal welfare laws before you try to castrate a rooster. Any variety of chicken can be caponized, with most birds being castrated between two and four weeks of age. Before the procedure, the bird may be dosed with antibiotics, and it will be taken off food and water for up to twenty-four hours before the surgery. The bird will weigh about a pound at this point, and will then be raised to be anywhere from six to eleven pounds before it's killed. No farmer should think about trying to castrate a rooster until they have lots of experience slaughtering their own chickens. Then, practice by performing the procedure on dead birds so that you'll be able to do the job quickly, easily, and without harm. When you move to live birds, do it with young cockerels you're already planning to slaughter. This will allow you to quickly dispatch the rooster if you make an error. If you leave behind any tissue, the bird might not be a full capon. If you make a bigger error, it could be in a lot of pain and will need to be killed right away. It's easier to find the testes in an older bird. You'll need to use a professional caponizing kit, and make sure you're working on a clean area with disinfected tools. A small incision is made between the two lowest ribs, and the testicles removed. The incision isn't sewn up, and should heal on its own. When caponized by someone who knows what they're doing, the bird appears to feel little pain and returns to normal quickly. It is possible to castrate a rooster quickly and effectively, but make sure you know what you're doing first!


In which capital of the British Isles would you find the Royal Canal?

Capitals of the British Isles | EF Educational Tours Capitals of the British Isles 10 or 12 days Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, extension to Paris Gain a deeper understanding of the British Isles’ fascinating geographical, political and social history by exploring four of its renowned capital cities: Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and London. Step inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, behold the natural wonder of Giant’s Causeway, and keep an eye out for royalty at Buckingham Palace. Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland Day 2: Dublin Meet your Tour Director at the airport Take a walking tour of Dublin With your Tour Director you will see: Grafton Street Take a guided tour of Dublin With your expert local guide you will see: Georgian squares Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral See the Book of Kells at Trinity College Day 4: Dublin • Belfast Take a guided tour of Belfast With your expert local guide you will see: Lower Falls Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum Day 5: Belfast • Derry Take an excursion to Derry Visit Giant’s Causeway Take a guided tour of Derry With your expert local guide you will see: St. Columb’s Cathedral Day 6: Belfast •Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh Travel by ferry to Cairnryan Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh  Explore on your own or Add this in-depth excursion: Scottish Ceilidh Kick up your heels and sample traditional Scottish cuisine at this evening’s optional ceilidh! Before the days of bars and dance clubs, people would gather for a ceilidh to dance, sing, or engage in lively discussions. Professional performers will teach Scottish dances set to pipe music. Enjoy traditional sword dancing and try local fare like haggis, neeps and tatties. Day 7: Edinburgh • London Take a guided tour of Edinburgh Visit Edinburgh Castle Explore Edinburgh on your own Travel by train to London Day 8: London Take a guided tour of London With your expert local guide you will see: Big Ben and Houses of Parliament Piccadilly Circus Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled) Visit a Knightsbridge Museum Take a walking tour of London With your Tour Director you will see: Strand Explore London on your own Explore on your own or Add this in-depth excursion: Windsor Castle This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs. Day 10: Depart for home Add 2 more days Travel by Eurostar train to Paris Take a guided tour of Paris With your expert local guide you will see: Place de la Concorde Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter Visit the Louvre Day 12: Depart for home Interested in learning more about this tour? Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland Day 2: Dublin Meet your Tour Director at the airport Take a walking tour of Dublin With your Tour Director you will see: Grafton Street Take a guided tour of Dublin With your expert local guide you will see: Georgian squares Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral See the Book of Kells at Trinity College Day 4: Dublin • Belfast Take a guided tour of Belfast With your expert local guide you will see: Lower Falls Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum Day 5: Belfast • Derry Take an excursion to Derry Visit Giant’s Causeway Take a guided tour of Derry With your expert local guide you will see: St. Columb’s Cathedral Day 6: Belfast •Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh Travel by ferry to Cairnryan Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh  Explore on your own or Add this in-depth excursion: Scottish Ceilidh Kick up your heels and sample traditional Scottish cuisine at this evening’s optional ceilidh! Before the days of bars and dance clubs, people would gather for a ceilidh to dance, sing, or engage in lively discussions. Professional performers will teach Scottish dances set to pipe music. Enjoy traditional sword dancing and try local fare like haggis, neeps and ta


Which canal links the Grand Union Canal to the Limehouse Cut in London?

Canal & River Explorers - london London's canals and rivers Our guided walks at Limehouse, Brentford and Enfield are well established and have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. You will compare the nearest river with the canal, find out how a lock works, learn about the local history and spot the surprisingly wide variety of waterbirds. During most of our walks children have spotter books to complete.   More about London's canals and rivers Our Explorers team love researching and planning walks in new locations so we can also lead walks in Southall, Hackney, Waltham Forest and Broxbourne. There’s always a fascinating local story to tell so please contact us if you would like a guided walk near your school. If you are concerned about safety – don’t worry – our volunteers are always willing to give a water assembly in your school and we always teach the children how to be safe near water before we set off. All our guided walks and talks in London are free of charge! The Grand Union Canal at Brentford Outreach in your school A visit to your local canal or river in London is an ideal topic for delivering the new National Curriculum requirements for geography fieldwork and a local area history study. Before your guided walk our volunteers will visit your class to give an illustrated talk about your local river or canal. Each talk lasts about an hour and can be adapted for Key Stage 1 or 2. All about the River Lea This talk traces how the river has been used over the past 1000 years from Viking invaders to its role in the Olympic Park. Is it a river or a canal? Is it spelt Lea or Lee? Why is the river important for fishing, cucumbers and guns? Children will have lots of archive pictures to look at, some objects relating to life on the canal to handle (no guns!) and some costumes to wear. All about the Grand Union Canal This talk looks at the importance of the Grand Union canal as a major trade route from London to the Midlands. When and how was it built? What cargoes were carried? How long is it? What jobs would children have done on the canal? Children will have lots of archive pictures to look at, some objects relating to life on the canal to handle and some costumes to wear. All about the Limehouse Cut This talk looks at why the Limehouse Cut was built. Where is it and why is it called a cut? What’s the link to Eastenders? What is a ropewalk? What would Limehouse Basin have looked like in the past? Children will have lots of archive pictures to look at, some objects relating to life on the canal to handle and some costumes to wear. All about the Regent’s Canal This talk is about the Regent’s Canal which was built to link the River Thames at Limehouse to the Grand Union Canal in Paddington . Why was it built? What cargoes were carried on the canal? What is its link to Norway and ice? What happened after the railways were built? Children will have lots of archive pictures to look at, some objects relating to life on the canal to handle and some costumes to wear. The River Lea at Enfield  Limehouse Basin


The Royal Military Canal separates which area from the rest of England?

Canal Routes - Royal Military Canal Royal Military Canal Royal Military Canal History 1799 The French revolution was over after 16 years of unrest. The British had often feared that revolution fever   would cross the channel and cause a rebellion in Britain too. Although this never happened, the worry was   enough to put businessmen off investing canal ventures and the canal mania era had could to an end.   Unfortunately the end of the French revolution was not the good news it should have been. France had a new   leader - Napoleon! He systematically began to invade Europe and the worries of a British civil war now changed   into fears of being invaded. 1804 A truce known as the Peace of Amiens had been agreed between Britain and France but the British were forced to   go into war with Napoleon when he seized Malta. The British military becameincreasingly worried about a French   invasion of Britain. They felt it was only a matter of time before Napoleon attempted to cross the channel and   land on the south coast. The most likely place for the French to arrive was at Dungeness, right in the south   east corner of the country. The area was not well defended because much of it was unused marsh land - ideas were put   forward as to how to defend this land. One idea was to built dozens of fortified towers along the coast,   another idea was to simply flood the flat marsh land but the assistant Quartermaster-General, Lt. Col. John   Brown, put forward the idea of using a canal as a defence. It would be wide and deep enough to cause the attacking                    forces many problems and could also serve as a fast route on which to move                    troops and ammunition. General Dundas and the Commander-in-Chief, the Duke                    of York, fully backed the scheme and it was decided to build a canal                    slightly inland with 86 defence towers along the coast. Prime Minister, William Pitt, (himself a great supporter of                    canals) received the idea with enthusiasm. The waterway was to be named the Romney Canal, it would run                    from Winchelsea Beach in East Sussex to Hythe in Kent. Civilian contractors                    were appointed to build the canal with John Rennie as "consultant". He surveyed a line and was then given the job of devising ways to stop flooding in winter.    (It is quite ironic that Rennie should have been given the task of getting rid of surplus water because most    of the other canals he built suffered from water shortages)! Rennie re-routed streams into the canal and    constructed water pipes to serve as extra feeders in dry weather. The western end of the route would use two    rivers so water would not be a problem there. The main "ditch" (as it was called by the military) was to be 62 feet wide and 9 feet deep.    It would be around 25 miles long with a further 5 miles made up of the two rivers. A road was to be built    all the way along the northern bank, around 50 feet away from the water's edge. The road would be raised 3    feet above land (or marsh) level and would be 30 feet wide. A parapet would be built along the road, built    from the soil dug from the canal cut. Work was estimated at £200,000 and this was one canal which would not    see prospective shareholders fighting over subscriptions! It was paid for in full by the government. William Pitt got very involved with the construction of the new waterway. He spoke to all   the local landowners and convinced them that the scheme was of great benefit to them whether the French invaded   or not. It would provide an excellent drainage system during floods and act as a linear reservoir during   summer. The landowners trusted and supported Pitt so much that they willingly gave up the necessary portions of   their land, the canal was often referred to as "Pitt's Ditch"! 1805 Th


The Soviets invaded which Baltic country in November 1939?

World War II -- Finland Winter War World War II Finland: The Winter War (November 1939-March 1940) Figure 1.--This Finnish mother and child are evacuees from the massive Soviet Army invading their small country. Here they have just arrived at a govrnment evacuee camp and have been given name tags.  The prss caption read, "Somewnere in Finland: The distress of the Russ-Finish war and the hardship it is working on the people is registered on the face of this peasant mother from Lapland shown on arrival at a Finnish evacuee camp with her child. Note the picturesque attire of the woman and child and the name tag each is wearing. Most homesteads in the far northenr regions hav been evcuated away from the Russian invaders. This picture arrived by clipper today. The photograph was dated January 19, 1940. It was the Soviet Union not Germany that first struck after the invasion of Poland. Finland is located on the far northern perifery of Europe. Rarely has Finland played a significant role in European history. For a few months, however, it was the Finns who galantly resisted totalitarian resistance. The first effective resistance after a decade of totalitarian successes. Only 2 months after seizing eastern Poland, the Soviet Union invaded Finland (November 30, 1939). This was the beginning of what became known as the Winter War. Stalin's goals are unclear. The Soviets claomed they wanted a security belt to the west. This may have been the first step in regaining old Tsarist borders using the samectactics persued against the Baltic Republics. Finland after Poland was the next step in that process. Soviet planes and naval vessels bombarded Finish cities. The international community was apauled. Roosevelt called it the "rape of Finland". [Freidel, p. 324.] Former Ameican President Herbert Hoover, who had organized American relief efforts for Belgium during World War I, headed voluntary war relief for the Finns. (The President hoped that Hoover would work with Mrs. Roosevelt to assist with Government sponsored civilian war relief for the Allies. Such was Hoover animosity toward Roosevelt, however, that he refused. If he had agreed, he suely would have eventually headed American World War II relief efforts. [Freidel, p.325.] The outnummered and out-gunned Finns inflicted enormous losses on the Red Army, but the weight iof Soviet power eventually forced the Finns back. The Finns and Soviets eventually reached a peace agreement (March 1940). Given the scale of the Soviet victory, historians have decribed the terms of the peace settlement as 'moderate', but Stalin's calculations are still debated. The Soviets got the security belt they wanted around Lenningrad. The Soviet invasion of Finland had significant repercussions. The Allies for a time considered actively aiding Finland, but the Germans offensives in the West soon made that impossible. The Red Army energed victorious from the Winter War (1939-40), but at considerable cost. The poor performance of the Red Army in Finland was a factor in Hitler's decission to attack the Soviet Union before Britain had been defeated. Karelia The border area between southern Finland and the Soviet Union is Karelia. It is the area between the White Sea and the Gulf of Finland. It is an extensive area which includes the two largest lakes in Europe, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega. What is often referred to as the Karelian Isthmus is located between the Baltic Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga. To the south is Ingria, the land of the closely related Ingrian people. The traditional western boundary was the Neva river itself but was eventually shifted northward into the Karelian isthmus to follow the Sestra River which since Napoleonic times was the Russo-Finnish border.The River Svir on the other side of Lake Lagoda completed the souther border of Karelia. Lake Saimaa marked the Western border while Lake Onega and the White Sea mark the Eastern border. The land to the north was occupied by nomadic Samis (Lapps), but unlike the south there were no natural border onky trackless wood


Where did world's largest tank engagement begin in July 1943?

The Battle of Kursk - Battle of Kursk: Eastern Front 1943   The Battle of   Kursk The Battle of Kursk (July 4 - July 20, 1943) was a decisive                    battle on the Eastern Front during World War II. The battle was an attempt by the German side to get on the                    offensive after defeat in the Battle of Stalingrad. The Soviet counterpart, however, had good intelligence about                    the German preparations. , the Red Army established deep defensive positions                    and gathered large forces in reserve. The Battle of Kursk was one of the greatest armored battles                    and probably the air battle in history that led to the largest loss in a                    single day. The famous   tank crew at Prokhorovka was part of the Battle of Kursk. The German forces were unable to break through   the Soviet lines, and eventually brought the Soviet forces counterattacked. The German side named the battle as "Operation Citadel", while the Soviet side, had two names  for it: "Operation Kutuzov" for the defensive and "Operation Polkovodets Rumjantsev" for the offensive. The Battle of Kursk was the last major German offensive on the Eastern Front, after Kursk the  initiative shifted to the Red Army. The Soviet battle plan and its execution was exemplary and is still a subject of study in war  schools. For 60 years now domestic historiography has been repeating                  these data about the crucial battle at Prokhorovka, on the Kursk Bulge: 800                  Soviet tanks vs. 700 Nazi tanks; Soviet losses - 300 vehicles; Nazi losses -                  400. A decisive victory was won. Document analysis, however, reveals a somewhat                  different picture The Battle of Kursk, which took place 60 years ago, was a direct                  continuation of the Battle of Stalingrad. After the Paulus army was successfully encircled, the Soviet                  command made a serious mistake and failed to surround and eliminate the entire                  Nazi force on the Don and in the North Caucasus. Field Marshal Manstein, who had been allowed to get away from the   Caucasus, in February-March 1943 inflicted a crushing defeat on Soviet forces, retaking Kharkov and   Belgorod. The Nazis did not have enough firepower for Kursk, hence the Kursk Bulge, a projection going  deep into the Nazi front. Within that bulge a powerful Soviet force was concentrated, and the Nazis were out to  get the Soviets in revenge for Stalingrad by encircling and routing them. After June 1941, the Nazis did not prepare any other offensive operation as thoroughly as they  did Operation Citadel. Preparations continued for almost four months; the troops received a substantial amount of  modern hardware and equipment, including Tiger and Panther tanks, Elephant (Ferdinand in Soviet terminology)  self-propelled guns, Fw-190 fighters, the AT modification of the Ju-87 bomber, and so forth. Preparations were made amid the utmost secrecy, but that secret was   known to everyone. The axis of the upcoming Nazi strike was far too obvious. Soviet intelligence services merely confirmed the Nazi plans. So Soviet troops prepared the counteroffensive operation just as thoroughly. Never in the entire  Great Patriotic War had our army built such strong, deeply layered defensive installations. And, whereas virtually all Nazi attacks in the 1941-1942 period came as a surprise to us, this  one was awaited impatiently (if this term is at all applicable to a relentless battle).  Furthermore, it is a military-science axiom that an attacking force should have at least a  four-fold superiority over a defending force. At Kursk, in the summer of 1943, the Nazis did not have   any superiority at all.  The Soviet Central and Voronezh Fro


The Arabic phrase 'As-salamu alaykum' is abbreviated to which word?

What is the abbreviation for As-salamu alaykum? We've got 1 shorthand for As-salamu alaykum » What is the abbreviation for As-salamu alaykum? Looking for the shorthand of As-salamu alaykum? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: As-salamu alaykum. Filter by: Couldn't find the full form or full meaning of As-salamu alaykum? Maybe you were looking for one of these abbreviations: Discuss these As-salamu alaykum abbreviations with the community: Know what is As-salamu alaykum ? Got another good explanation for As-salamu alaykum ? Don't keep it to yourself! Add it HERE! Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web! Search the web


Which Hawaiian word has come to mean both hello and goodbye?

What does "Aloha" Mean? | The Local's Guide to Kauai In Blogs , Makana by Makana Charters September 19, 2013 It is a word that many have heard, but often get misunderstood.  Most people think that “Aloha” is a word that means both hello and goodbye.  That is not true, and in fact the true meaning of Aloha is so much more than that. It is true that in Hawaiian we say “Aloha” both when greeting someone and also saying goodbye.  But that is not to be taken literally. The real meaning of Aloha in Hawaiian is that of Love, Peace, and Compassion.  It’s the guidelines of how to live – a life of Aloha is one when the heart is so full it is overflowing with the ability to influence others around you with your spirit. Many people when coming to Hawaii feel the need to say “Aloha” every time they see someone, and every time they say goodbye.  This in a way weakens the strength of the word.  Saying “Aloha” should come genuinely from the heart, as that is what it means – sincerity of the heart. We are all human, so why not be honest about the fact that sometimes- you simply aren’t happy to see someone! That is a perfect time where it would be inappropriate to say Aloha.  So please be conscientious when saying “Aloha” to people.  it is much appreciated but we want to keep the concept of Aloha strong. Once you understand what Aloha means, you will get a better glimpse of Hawaiian life where family (Ohana) and the connections of the heart are one of the most important aspects of our culture. The Aloha Spirit While you are on Kauai (or all of Hawaii for that matter), you may hear references to the “Aloha Spirit”.  This is one of the largest signs that Aloha means much more than hello/goodbye.  The Aloha spirit is what we strive for in life, and is a good guideline for treating people around you with love and compassion.  It is something that we emulate every day on our tours of the Na Pali Coast, which is why we get so many repeat business and people referring us to their friends and family. The best part of Aloha is that the more you express your love and compassion for yourself and those around you, the more it comes back to you.  That is why it has become such a part of everyday language in Hawaii.  That is why people say it when greeting or saying goodbye – we want to perpetuate the feeling so that the Aloha Spirit continues throughout the day. So we encourage you to make Aloha part of your vocabulary, but please do it knowing the true meaning, so that you can say it with significance and sincerity. With that, we will say “Aloha” to you and your Ohana! Recent Posts


Which Hebrew word is often used to mean both hello and goodbye?

BBC - Languages - Hebrew - A Guide to Hebrew - 10 facts about the Hebrew language A Guide to Hebrew A Guide to Hebrew - 10 facts about the Hebrew language Check the Hebrew-only version 1. Where is Hebrew spoken? Hebrew is one of the official languages of the State of Israel, as well as Arabic. Hebrew is spoken in Israel and in many Jewish communities around the world, and you are likely to find Hebrew speakers where there are large Jewish communities, for example in the USA (where there are more than 5 millions Jews), France (approximately 490,000 Jews) and Canada (approximately 375,000 Jews). The Hebrew language found in the Bible (with the other language found in the Bible being Aramaic) is considered Classical or Biblical Hebrew  עברית קלאסית [ivrit klasit]. This language evolved towards the end of the 19th century, into a language used for daily life - Modern Hebrew  עברית מודרנית [ivrit modernit]. It is this Modern Hebrew that is now spoken around the world, while Classical Hebrew is still used for prayer. 2. What you already know about Hebrew There are many names which come from the Bible and are widely used as English names, such as Adam  אדם, Benjamin  חלטורה [chaltoora] – a sideline, moonlighting, shoddy work or low quality performance;  פלקט [plakat] - a placard. 3. How hard is it to learn Hebrew? It could be difficult to learn the Hebrew alphabet, which contains 22 characters. Unlike in most European languages, words are written from right to left. As with most Semitic languages, there are certain sounds that will be new and difficult to pronounce. These are mostly created at the back of the throat. For example, in the word  חבר [chaver], friend the sound of the first syllable 'cha' is a very similar sound to the one uttered for the 'ch' in the word ‘loch’ in Scotland. The pronunciation of the R sound in Hebrew is a guttural sound, much like in French. The Hebrew version of the famous “The rain in Spain”,  ברד ירד בדרום ספרד [Barad yarad bidrom sfarad], literally Hail fell in southern Spain, is a good example for practising this sound. Verbs take a different form depending on whether the subject of the sentence is male or female. For example, a man would say  אני לא מבין [Ani lo mevin], I don’t understand, whilst a woman  אני לא מבינה [Ani lo mevina], which is the feminine form of the same sentence. 4. The most difficult words and tongue twisters שרה שרה שיר שמח A snake bit a snake אנחנו לא מהממהרים אנחנו מהממהרות [Anachnu lo mehamemaharim, anachnu mehamemaharot] We are not from the group of rushing men, we are from the group of rushing women. 5. Know any good Hebrew jokes? Hebrew jokes are found on a variety of subjects. There are self-deprecating jokes that will play up to Jewish stereotypes and there are political jokes that will make fun of political leaders in Israel. In addition, you will find the broad range of in-laws, wives, and region-specific jokes, with Israelis often the punch line of these. Some jokes are also a bit silly or based on play on words: איש אחד חלם בלילה שהוא מת. הוא קם בבוקר וראה שזו אמת. [Ish echad chalam balaila shehoo met. Hoo kam baboker veraa shezo ehmet.] A man dreamt that he was dead, only to wake up in the morning to find out that it is true. In Hebrew, the masculine singular form of 'dead', מת [met] rhymes with 'truth', אמת [ehmet], giving rise to this surreal play on words. איש אחד שאל את נהג האוטובוס אם הוא יכול לעלות לאוטובוס עם כלבו. הנהג ענה שאסור מותר אך מותר אסור. [Ish echad shaal et nehag haotoboos im hoo yachol laalot laotoboos im kalbo. Hanehag ana sheasoor mootar ach mootar asoor.] A man asked a bus driver whether he can board the bus with his dog. The driver replied: "Chained is allowed, unchained is prohibited." In Hebrew, 'chained' and 'prohibited' are the same word: אסור [asoor]. The same is for 'allowed' and 'unchained': מותר [moosar]. ישראלי נכנס למסעדה בניו יורק ומזמין עוף. המלצר אומר שאין יותר עוף בתפריט ועל כך עונה הישראלי שהוא יודע את זה. [Israeli nichnas lemisaada benew York oomazmin off. Hameltsar omer "Chicken is off" veal kach oneh haisraeli shehoo


What was the title of Stevie Wonder's 1977 tribute to Duke Ellington?

Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder Songfacts Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder Songfacts Songfacts Stevie Wonder wrote this song as a tribute to music, specifically to Duke Ellington who had just passed away in 1974. Ellington was a jazz bandleader and composer who was a big influence on Wonder. "I knew the title from the beginning but wanted it to be about the musicians who did something for us," Stevie said. "So soon they are forgotten. I wanted to show my appreciation. They gave us something that is supposed to be forever. That's the basic idea of what we do and how we hook it up." In addition to Ellington, musicians referenced in this song are "Satchmo" Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Sodarisa Miller. >> Suggestion credit: Brent - Moosic, PA This wasn't the first song Wonder wrote in tribute to one of his musical inspirations: "Bye Bye World" from his 1968 album Eivets Rednow is about the guitarist Wes Montgomery. Wonder's second album, released in 1962 when he was just 12 years old, was Tribute to Uncle Ray, which paid homage to Ray Charles. This was more of a marketing ploy by Motown, who were pushing Wonder as the second coming of Charles. The lead guitarist on this song was Mike Sembello, who had a hit in 1983 with " Maniac ." The other musicians on this track, as listed on the album, are: Raymond Pounds – drums


Darts had their last Top Ten hit in 1979 with which song?

Sometime Lately | The Darts Lyrics, Song Meanings, Videos, Full Albums & Bios Sometime Lately / The Darts Video The Darts Darts were a nine-piece British doo-wop revival band that achieved chart success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The popular London-based band had a number of UK top 20 hits including three successive Number twos with revivals of early U.S. rock and roll and R&B songs. Founded in 1976, by Den Hegarty along with Griff Fender, Rita Ray and Horatio Hornblower, all former members of the band Rocky Sharpe and the Razors. Joining the band was Thump Thompson, George Currie and John Dummer, all ex members of the John Dummer's Blues Band. The line-up was completed by Hammy Howell and ex Mickey Jupp singer Bob Fish. They built up a large following playing clubs and universities, although their break came after they appeared on the Charlie Gillet's show on BBC Radio London in October 1976. This secured the band a recording contract with Magnet Records, where they were teamed up with record producer Tommy Boyce who had previously produced The Monkees. Covering 1950s rock and roll hits they scored their first UK hit in December 1977 with a medley of "Daddy Cool" (originally a U.S. 1957 hit for The Rays) and Little Richard's 1957 hit "The Girl Can't Help It". More cover versions followed in 1978 with "Come Back My Love" (originally recorded by U.S. R&B group The Wrens in 1955), "The Boy from New York City" (originally a U.S. hit for The Ad Libs in 1965). Their next single of 1978 was an original song "It's Raining" written by band member Griff Fender (real name Ian Collier). All three of the aforementioned hits reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart[1] and sold a combined total of 1.25 million copies.[citation needed] Following "It's Raining" in September 1978, Hegarty left the band to tend to his terminally ill father, and he was replaced by Kenny Andrews. Their final hit of 1978 was "Don't Let It Fade Away" (written by George Currie). "Get It" (written by Horatio Hornblower, under his real name Nigel Trubridge), followed in early 1979 and they also covered Gene Chandler's U.S. 1962 hit "Duke of Earl", produced by former Wizzard frontman Roy Wood. This was their last UK Top 10 hit, their only other sizeable hit coming in 1980 with a cover of The Four Seasons "Let's Hang On!". During the year, the line-up changed with Currie, Fish and Dummer leaving the band. Duncan Kerr (guitar) and Keith Gotheridge (drums), both formerly with Plummet Airlines joined,[2] and ex-Mud guitarist Rob Davis briefly joined the band, before moving into songwriting and production work. By the end of 1980 their hits had dried up and in 1983 they began to do theatre work appearing in the theatre production of Yakety Yak. In 1981, Hegarty became a television presenter, most notably on children's programme, Tiswas. In 1985 Fender and Ray managed and produced the UK a cappella girl group The Mint Juleps who scored two minor chart entries with "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (originally by Neil Young) in 1986 and "Every Kinda People" (originally by Robert Palmer) in 1987. The band is still in the Top 500 selling list according to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. https://sonichits.com/video/The_Darts/Sometime_Lately Length: PT2M43S Lyrics: Sometime Lately


Which trio had their first No 1 album with 'Duke' in 1980?

UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Albums 01.. 28 Jul- Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers - 2 August 02.. 11 Aug- Original Soundtrack - Carousel - 2 re.. 25 Aug- Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers - 1 September re.. 1 Sep- Original Soundtrack - Carousel - 4 03.. 29 Sep- Original Soundtrack - Oklahoma! - 2 October 04.. 13 Oct- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 2 05.. 27 Oct- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock N Roll Stage Shows - 1 ....1st rock n roll album to make the top of the charts in UK November re.. 3 Nov- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 1 06.. 10 Nov- Elvis Presley - Rock 'N' Roll - 1 ....1st rock n roll album to make the top of the charts in USA and the first million-selling album of that genre re.. 17 Nov- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 15 1957 February 07.. 16 Feb- Original Soundtrack - High Society - 1 (tied for 1 week [16 Feb] The King And I) March 08.. 2 Mar- Frank Sinatra - This Is Sinatra - 1 re.. 9 Mar- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 1 re.. 16 Mar- Frank Sinatra - This Is Sinatra - 1 re.. 23 Mar- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 1 re.. 30 Mar- Frank Sinatra - This Is Sinatra - 1 April re.. 6 Apr- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 3 re.. 27 Apr- Frank Sinatra - This Is Sinatra - 1 May re.. 4 May- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 6 June 09.. 8 Jun- Nat 'King' Cole - Love Is The Thing - 1 (tied for 1 week [June 8] with The King And I) re.. 15 Jun- Original Soundtrack - Oklahoma! - 1 re.. 22 Jun- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 4 July 10.. 20 Jul- Tommy Steele - The Tommy Steele Story (OST) - 3 August re.. 10 Aug- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 3 re.. 31 Aug- Tommy Steele - The Tommy Steele Story (OST) - 1 September 11.. 7 Sep- Elvis Presley - Lovin' You (OST) - 2 12.. 21 Sep- Frank Sinatra - A Swingin' Affair - 7 November re.. 9 Nov- Elvis Presley - Lovin' You (OST) - 1 re.. 16 Nov- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 11 1958 13.. 1 Feb- Original Soundtrack - Pal Joey - 7 March re.. 22 Mar- Original Soundtrack - The King And I - 1 re.. 29 Mar- Original Soundtrack - Pal Joey - 4 April 14.. 26 Apr- Original Soundtrack - The Duke Wore Jeans - 2 May 15.. 10 May- Original Cast - My Fair Lady - 19 September 16.. 20 Sep- Elvis Presley - King Creole - 7 November 17.. 8 Nov- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific - 70 1959 no new number 1 album South Pacific remained at No.1 all year 1960 18.. 12 Mar- Freddy Cannon - The Explosive Freddy Cannon - 1 re.. 19 Mar- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific - 19 July 19.. 30 Jul- Elvis Presley - Elvis Is Back - 1 August re.. 6 Aug- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific - 5 September 20.. 10 Sep- One Hundred And One Strings - Down Drury Lane To Memory Lane - 5 October re.. 15 Oct- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific - 13 1961 21.. 14 Jan- Elvis Presley - G.I. Blues (OST)- 7 March re.. 04 Mar- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific- 1 re.. 11 Mar- Elvis Presley - G.I. Blues (OST)- 3 April re.. 01 Apr- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific- 1 re.. 08 Apr- Elvis Presley - G.I. Blues (OST)- 12 July re.. 01 Jul- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific- 4 22.. 29 Jul- George Mitchell - Minstrels The Black And White Minstrel Show- 4 August re.. 26 Aug- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific- 1 September re.. 02 Sep- George Mitchell - Minstrels The Black And White Minstrel Show- 1 re.. 09 Sep- Original Soundtrack - South Pacific- 1 re.. 16 Sep- George Mitchell -Minstrels The Black And White Minstrel Show- 1 23.. 23 Sep- Shadows - The Shadows- 4 October re.. 21 Oct- George Mitchell - Minstrels The Black And White Minstrel Show- 1 re.. 28 Oct- Shadows - The Shadows 1 November 24.. 04 Nov- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - I'm 21 Today- 1 25.. 11 Nov- George Mitchell - Minstrels Another Black And White Minstrel Show- 8 1962 26.. 6 Jan- Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii (OST) - 1 27.. 13 Jan- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - The Young Ones (OST) - 6 February re.. 24 Feb- Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii (OST) - 17 June 28.. 23 Jun- Original Soundtrack - West Side Story - 5 July 29.. 28 Jul- Elvis Presley - Pot Luck


Which region of France was renamed after the apple brandy distilled there?

Home - Calvados Online Calvados Online, the premier source for calvados. Calvados Online is proud to offer you only the finest calvados from Normandy, meticulously selected from amongst the dozens of calvados brands available in France. Most widely exported calvados is of bulk commercial quality, pleasant enough, but only a pale shadow of what the drink can be: a rich amber nectar, with heady aromas of baked apples, toffee and brioche, and a taste that combines the mouth-watering freshness of a crisp apple with the mellowness of an old brandy. The best calvados is made by a handful of dedicated small family producers, using apples from ancient trees and production methods unchanged from their fathers and grandfathers before them. This is the type of calvados you’ll find on Calvados Online. We live in Normandy, and even more importantly, our office is right in the middle of the apple growing heartland where the finest calvados is produced - so we know exactly where to find the very best bottlings, some of which are ONLY available in the region. Calvados, the fine spirit of Normandy... Calvados is an apple brandy distilled from cider made from specially grown cider-apples, of which there are over 100 varieties divided in 4 categories: sweet, bitter-sweet, bitter and acidulous. Apples are harvested by hand and pressed into a juice that is fermented into cider. The cider is then distilled into a colourless eau-de-vie. After years aging in oak casks, the eau-de-vie gets its typical colour, aroma and character, and can be called a "calvados". There are 3 appellations - AOC - for calvados (or calva as we say here):  Calvados. Minimum 20% of local apples varieties. Minimum 2 years of aging. No method of distillation imposed but the most common equipment used is the single-column alembic.  Calvados Pays d'Auge. Produced in the Pays d'Auge area only (where our office is btw). Minimum 2 years of aging in oak barrels. Double distillation in an alembic à repasse.  Calvados Domfrontais. Minimum 30% of pears. Minimum 3 years of aging in oak barrels. Single distillation in a single-column alembic. But there is also a fourth category of calvados: the farm-made calvados, the secret one, the artisanal one that nobody can talk about in public. Email us for more details. All bottles and antiques are shipped in secured boxes, no risk of breakage. WE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE EVERY DELIVERY. In the very unlikely event that a bottle gets lost, we will replace it immediately or refund your money in full. We take credit cards, debit cards and bank transfers. We can also take payments over phone, email or fax thanks to our virtual terminal secured and managed by PayPal. See all details after validating your shopping cart.


Which brand of whisky shares its name with a ship and a Scottish shirt?

The Last Minute Scotch Whisky Gift Guide: 12 Great Bottles Under $150 (OK, 11 Under and One Over) | The Huffington Post What's Working: Small Businesses THE BLOG The Last Minute Scotch Whisky Gift Guide: 12 Great Bottles Under $150 (OK, 11 Under and One Over) 12/19/2013 11:56 am ET | Updated Feb 18, 2014 Tony Sachs Drinker of Spirits, Listener of Music, Watcher of Baseball, Writer of Words As the Christmas shopping days dwindle down to a precious few, you may find yourself confronted by the age-old dilemma: lots of gifts still to be purchased but not a lot of loot to spend. Let's say, hypothetically of course, that your friends like whisky, Scotch in particular. (Crazy, I know, but work with me here.) You could spend a pittance on some bottom-shelf swill, but these are your friends! Your relatives! Possibly even your loved ones! Why would you want to do that? But don't the best whiskies cost an arm and a leg, if you can even find them? Don't worry, troubled gift buyer! Here are a dozen truly excellent whiskies, none of which are the obvious choices (sorry, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Macallan 18 Year Old) and all of which cost $150 or less -- in many cases, significantly less. OK, so it's eleven whiskies for $150 or less -- I had to include a high-priced ringer in case you're feeling flush and/or generous. And now, as St. Nick himself is reputed to have said, "Holy crap, it's colder'n a witch's teat out there. Whaddaya got to drink?" ABERLOUR A'BUNADH (Batch 45) (Highlands; 60.2 percent alcohol by volume, no age statement, suggested retail price $75). Give this surprisingly low-priced beauty as a gift and folks will think you spent twice as much. The package, with a thick red wax seal over the cap, is very handsome, and the liquid inside is plain old stunning. A'bunadh is matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at cask strength, a whopping 120.4 proof. Sweet honey notes and rich fig, raisin and orange flavors collide with dry oaky notes and alcoholic heat -- this is a big, immensely flavorful dram. But at the same time it's gentle, like being caressed by Andre the Giant. You can add water to tamp down the heat a little, but it's not necessary. Why let anything, even a few drops of H20, get in between you and whisky this good? ARDBEG UIGEADAIL (Islay; 54.2 percent ABV, no age statement, $75). The first time I tried Uigeadail, I was standing by the lake -- sorry, Loch -- which shares its name and which is the water source for Ardbeg's whiskies. I nosed the whisky, breathed in deeply, and suddenly understood the connection between the land and the water and the stuff in my glass. I didn't quite see God or anything, but it was a pretty intense experience. Sipping Uigeadail at home is not quite as profound a joy, but it is a joy nonetheless. Ardbeg is renowned for being, in technical terms, the peatiest whisky made in Islay, the peated whisky capital of the world. And of course you'll taste a world of peat, as well as smoke and grass, from Uigeadail. But there's also a lot of rich dark fruits from the sherry casks in which it's been finished. Smoky, peaty fruit? It may sound a little weird, but it works well enough that this whisky was voted "World Whisky Of The Year" in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible a few years back. A little water tones down the peat and smoke a little bit and turns up the sweet notes, if that's what you're going for. A great gift for serious whisky fans. AUCHENTOSHAN VIRGIN OAK (Lowlands; 46 percent ABV, no age statement, $130). If you've ever wondered why Scotch whisky is aged in American oak barrels that have previously been used to age bourbon, well, it's not because the Scots are big on recycling. And it's not that they're too cheap to buy new barrels. New or "virgin" oak is pretty powerful stuff, and it imparts a lot of flavors and tannins and other chemicals into whatever's sitting in the barrel. Virgin oak works perfectly for aging bourbon, but with Scotch, which is lighter and more subtle flavor-wise, it can be overwhelming. But hey, in this day and age distillers


Manchester Trousers are made of Manchester cloth, which is another name for what?

Cord - definition of cord by The Free Dictionary Cord - definition of cord by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cord  (kôrd) n. 1. A slender length of flexible material usually made of twisted strands or fibers and used to bind, tie, connect, or support. See Usage Note at chord 1. 2. An insulated flexible electric wire fitted with a plug or plugs. 3. A hangman's rope. 4. An influence, feeling, or force that binds or restrains; a bond or tie. 5. also chord Anatomy A long ropelike structure, such as a nerve or tendon: a spinal cord. 6. a. A raised rib on the surface of cloth. b. A fabric or cloth with such ribs. 7. cords Pants made of corduroy. 8. A unit of quantity for cut fuel wood, equal to a stack measuring 4 × 4 × 8 feet or 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters). tr.v. cord·ed, cord·ing, cords 1. To fasten or bind with a cord: corded the stack of old newspapers and placed them in the recycling bin. 2. To furnish with a cord. 3. To pile (wood) in cords. [Middle English, from Old French corde, from Latin chorda, from Greek khordē; see gherə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] cord′er n. n 1. (Textiles) string or thin rope made of several twisted strands 2. (Textiles) a length of woven or twisted strands of silk, etc, sewn on clothing or used as a belt 3. (Textiles) a ribbed fabric, esp corduroy 4. any influence that binds or restrains 5. (Electrical Engineering) US and Canadian a flexible insulated electric cable, used esp to connect appliances to mains. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): flex 6. (Anatomy) anatomy any part resembling a string or rope: the spinal cord. 7. (Units) a unit of volume for measuring cut wood, equal to 128 cubic feet vb (tr) 8. to bind or furnish with a cord or cords 9. (Forestry) to stack (wood) in cords [C13: from Old French corde, from Latin chorda cord, from Greek khordē; see chord1] ˈcorder n 1. a string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted, or woven together. 2. a small, flexible, insulated electrical cable. 3. a ribbed fabric, esp. corduroy. 4. a cordlike rib on the surface of cloth. 5. cords, clothing, as trousers, of corded fabric, esp. corduroy. 6. any influence that binds or restrains. 7. a cordlike structure: the spinal cord. 8. a unit of volume used chiefly for fuel wood, now generally equal to 128 cubic feet (3.6 cubic meters), usu. specified as 8 ft. long, 4 ft. wide, and 4 ft. high (2.4 m x 1.2 m x 1.2 m). Abbr.: cd , cd. v.t. 9. to bind or fasten with a cord or cords. 10. to pile or stack up (wood) in cords. 11. to furnish with a cord. [1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French corde < Latin chorda < Greek chordḗ gut; confused in part of its history with chord 1] cord′er, n. cord - An amount of wood containing 128 cubic feet (4x4x8 feet); the name comes from the old practice of measuring a stack of firewood with a cord of a certain length. To cord is to stack or put up wood in cords. See also related terms for measuring . cord , chord - Cord comes from Greek khorde, "gut, string of a musical instrument," and chord is a refashioning of cord. See also related terms for musical instrument . Cord  a string composed of strands which are woven or twisted together, a central idea or link that strings things together; a measure of cut wood, stone, or rock. Examples: cords of discipline, 1883; of friendship, 1535; of poorness, 1382; of rock, 1882; of stone, 1703; of wood, 1616. These words are both pronounced /kɔːd/. 1. 'chord' A chord is a number of musical notes played or sung together to produce a pleasant sound. He played some random chords. 2. 'cord' Cord is strong, thick string. A cord is a piece of this string. She tied a cord around her box. A cord is also a length of wire covered with plastic which connects a piece of electrical equipment to an electricity supply. cord I will have been cording you will have been cording he/she/it will have been cording we will have been cording you will have been cording they will have been cording Past Perfect Continuous they would have corded cord 1. A ceremonial cord made fr


Which peninsula marks the southern end of the Gulf of Mexico?

Gulf of Mexico Facts Gulf of Mexico Facts The total area of the Gulf is about 600,000 square miles. The greatest distance across the Gulf is approximately 1,000 miles going east to west. The shortest distance across the Gulf is about 500 miles between the Mississippi Delta and the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. The United States and Mexico form the Gulf’s mainland shore, which extends more than 4,000 miles from the Florida Keys to Cabo Catoche, at the northwestern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Like the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf is a semi-enclosed, partially land-locked, intercontinental, marginal sea. At a depth of more than 12,000 feet, Sigsbee Deep is the deepest part of the gulf. It is more than 300 miles long and is sometimes called the “Grand Canyon under the sea.” Its closest point to the Texas coast is 200 miles southeast of Brownsville. The Gulf’s geologic origin remains uncertain. Proposed theories speculate that it is: a foundered and ocean-flooded continental crust; an ocean basin that has been subjected to rifting; or an ancient sea that has existed since the various continents formed a single land mass. The Gulf of Mexico links the ports of five southern U.S states (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas) and six Mexican states (Tamaulipas, Vera Cruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo) with the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary contains the northernmost tropical coral reefs in the U.S. 60% of the continental United States drains into the Gulf of Mexico, including outlets from 33 major river systems and 207 estuaries. Additional freshwater inputs originate in Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Cuba. The Gulf’s coastal wetlands encompass over five million acres (about half of the U.S. total), serving as an essential habitat for 75 percent of migratory waterfowl traversing the United States, numerous fish and other wildlife species.   Population The US Gulf coastal population rose 150% between 1960 and 2008. It is projected to rise nearly 40% from 1995 to 2025.   Environmental Concerns Re-engineering the Mississippi River has unintentionally reduced the flow of land-building sediment to the Gulf coast by half and sends much of that past the wetlands to deep water. Diversion projects could reverse the decline of coastal wetlands by making use of what we have left. It is estimated that 50 percent of the Gulf of Mexico’s inland and coastal wetlands have been lost and that up to 80% of the Gulf’s sea grasses have been lost in some areas. The Gulf of Mexico is home to 24 endangered and threatened species and critical habitats. Relative sea level rise along most of the Gulf coast has been substantially higher than the global average due to local land subsidence combined with the increasing volume of water in the sea. Padre Island has been inundated by as much as one ton of debris per mile.


The Mississippi enters the sea in which state of the USA?

Mississippi River - Encyclopedia of Arkansas Home / Browse / Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest and most important river in North America. This great river, often referred to as the “Mighty Mississippi,” originates as a small brook flowing out of Lake Itasca in Minnesota and, 2,340 miles later, empties into the Gulf of Mexico. It is truly one of the nation’s most important assets. Covering forty-one percent of the forty-eight contiguous United States, its watershed stretches across the heart of the nation. This vast river system, which includes several large tributaries, drains 1,260,000 square miles, making it the largest drainage basin in terms of area in North America and the third largest in the world. Significance to Arkansas The Mississippi River is a dominant physical feature of many states in the middle United States, including Arkansas. It flows along almost the entire eastern border of Arkansas. The river created what is often referred to as the “ Delta ” of eastern Arkansas, which is part of the nation’s largest alluvial plain. This vast and vital habitat supports a wide variety of flora, fauna, and aquatic species. The alluvial plain has remnant wetlands and several large oxbow lakes including Lake Chicot , Arkansas’s largest natural lake. The river’s impact on human history is evidenced in historic river ports such as Osceola (Mississippi County) and Helena (Phillips County) . The Delta Cultural Center in Helena explores the Mississippi’s natural and historical legacies and its influence on regional culture, especially blues music. The alluvial plain in Arkansas has some of the richest and most productive agricultural land in the nation. Arkansas is the leading rice producer in the United States and ranks high in the production of cotton and soybeans. Eastern Arkansas is also part of the Mississippi Flyway and provides important waterfowl habitat for a large number of birds , including a wide variety of ducks. Stuttgart (Arkansas County) , for example, located near the confluence of the Arkansas, White , and Mississippi rivers, is known as the “Duck and Rice Capital of the World.” Physical Characteristics Of all the processes functioning to alter the surface of the earth, none is more important than the work of streams. This was the case with the Mississippi River Valley more than 8,000 years ago when glacial meltwater carved channels through the glacial debris. These channels served as the flow-path for the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This large watershed has been divided into several smaller basins for convenience of study. The Upper Mississippi Basin, for example, extends from its point of origin at Lake Itasca to the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers at Cairo, Illinois. The Missouri River is the largest tributary in the upper basin and furnishes approximately fifteen percent of the total discharge and constitutes more than forty percent of the Mississippi system drainage area. The Lower Mississippi Valley extends from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers at Cairo to the mouth of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico. The watersheds of the Arkansas, Red , and White rivers are among the most important tributaries of the lower basin. The Arkansas River , at 1,469 miles in length, is one of the most significant tributaries of the entire Mississippi River drainage network and is particularly important to Arkansas. This relatively large river flows east-southeast across the entire state. It enters Arkansas at Fort Smith (Sebastian County) and passes through Little Rock (Pulaski County) , Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) , and other cities before terminating at its confluence with the Mississippi River east of Dumas (Desha County) . The lower Mississippi River meanders in great loops across a broad alluvial plain (also known as the Mississippi River Delta). It is a classic example of a stream in equilibrium, in which stream erosion and deposition have combined to produce a gradient that allows the stream to carry a sediment load that i


Which radio programme used 'Calling All Workers' as its theme tune?

Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ Music While You Work - YouTube Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ Music While You Work Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 29, 2009 This is Calling All Workers composed by Eric Coates and performed by Eric Coates and his Symphony Orchestra, this tune is the well known theme to the long running BBC radio programme Music while you work. Music While You Work was a daytime music programme broadcast twice daily in the United Kingdom on the BBC General Forces Programme. It began broadcasting in June 1940 during World War II, with the intention of helping the war effort. It was perceived that the productivity of manual labour could be raised by offering a non-stop medley of popular music played at an even tempo, to accompany the working day in factories. For a certain period, a recorded version was rebroadcast in the late evening, to entertain night-shift workers. After the war, the broadcasts continued on the newly-formed BBC Light Programme. Music While You Work was discontinued in 1967 when most Light Programme offerings were transitioned to BBC Radio 2. However, it was revived in the 1980s; initially for one week to mark the BBC's 60th anniversary in October 1982 and then as a regular part of the Radio 2 schedules from January 1983 to January 1984 Category


Which British designer allegedly invented both the miniskirt and later hot pants?

Fashion Revolution: A History of the Miniskirt Fashion Revolution A History of the Miniskirt The 1960s was a politically charged decade of revolution and change. Apollo  11 became the first capsule to land on the moon, the Civil Rights Act of 1964  became law, Vietnam was raging, Beatlemania was sweeping the world, birth control  pills hit the market, and a new cult of youth, known as “Youthquake,” had  radically taken over many areas of life. In the midst of these dramatic political  and cultural changes emerged one of the most enduring and controversial icons  of the era: the miniskirt (or mini skirt). Existing, surprisingly, since   ancient times, this small and sexy piece of fabric has embodied some of the   most fascinating paradoxes of our times as it suggests both empowerment and   vulnerability, independence and a desire to please, an attempt to cover and   to reveal, maturity and playfulness, and liberation and exploitation. Simultaneously   condemned and loved, the miniskirt exploded into the political landscape   and had women (and men) suddenly paying attention to what had been hidden   years before—a woman’s legs. In the Beginning Was     . . . the Miniskirt High in the mountains in some of Europe’s      oldest villages, archaeologists have recently unearthed ancient figurines      dating between 5400-4700 B.C. What is remarkable about the figurines      is not only their age, but also that the female figurines appear to      be beautifully dressed in miniskirts not unlike the fashionable miniskirts      of the 1960s, prompting some scholars to speculate that miniskirts      were common in the earliest of civilizations (Derbyshire 2007). Interestingly, these figurines are not the only evidence of “ancient miniskirts.      For example, an ancient Egyptian fresco shows a female acrobatic dancer      wearing a “mini skirt” seemingly made out of cotton that      shows off both her hips and her legs (Gandolfi 1989). Early        Twentieth-Century Skirts and Sowing the Seeds of Change While         the miniskirt may have existed as long as civilization has, it         is probably only recently that it has evoked powerful political         and cultural implications. In the mid 1800s, women in Europe         and America were generally believed to be the weaker and more         vulnerable sex. Politics, business, and physical activity could         be dangerous for women, and tight corsets with long, restrictive         skirts generally reflected these beliefs (Weaver 2003). Like the miniskirt, the 1920s flapper conveyed an impression of a “new“ woman After          WWI, however, advances in women’s emancipation and post-war          escapism led to the “flapper” style, an androgynous          style with hemlines up to a woman’s knee. After dropping          to a more sober calf length during the early 1930s, hemlines          rose to just below the knee during WWII, partly due to mandatory          fabric rationing during the war (Lehnert 2000). After           the end of wartime restrictions on cloth, women were ready           for elegance and femininity, and the fashion industry promoted           the “New Look” epitomized by Christian Dior.           The New Look was mature and sophisticated, with an exaggerated           hourglass figure and long, lavish hemlines (Steele 1997).           While the New Look reflected the “best years of our           life” consumerism that followed WWII, the “teddy           boys” and beatniks of the Beat generation were already           sowing the seeds of discontent in 1950s materialism—a           discontent that would find its full voice in the 1960s and           dramatically change hemlines forever (Reilly 2003). The             1960s and the Politics of the Miniskirt Te


Which model controversially wore a mini-dress to the Melbourne races in October 1965?

MILESAGO - Features - Jean Shrimpton in Melbourne MILESAGO - Features JEAN    SHRIMPTON IN MELBOURNE On October 30 1965 British    model Jean Shrimpton unwittingly triggered off an international    controversy when she attended Derby Day at Melbourne's Flemington    race course. Her appearance was a flashpoint of the Generation    Gap in Australia, and it highlighted the rapid changes taking place in '60s fashion and exposed the deeply conservative nature of Australian society at the time, especially in matters pertaining to the image of women. Shrimpton, then aged just    22, was known as "The Shrimp" (a nickname she greatly    disliked). In 1965 she was the world's highest paid model, arguably    the world's first "supermodel" and certainly the first    to become internationally known by name. She was one of the 'faces'    of Swinging London, one-third of the world famous trio of Sixties    supermodels with Twiggy and Veruschka (though she was famous    before the other two) and her famous fashion photos are quintessential    images of the era. Elle dubbed her "The Most Beautiful    Girl in the World," and Glamour named her Model of    the Year in 1963. She gained international attention as the original "face" of Yardley cosmetics, with whom she had a three-year    contract in the mid-'60s and for whom she did several major publicity    tours. She appeared on countless fashion magazine covers, made    the cover of Newsweek on May 10, 1965, was written up    in Esquire, Ladies Home Journal, McCalls,    and Good Housekeeping. Throughout the Sixties her    career and life was constantly reported in the media, particularly    her engagement to famous fashion photographer David Bailey the top London photographer who did much to launch her career,    and who was inspiration for David Hemmings' character in Antonioni's    1967 film BLOW UP; so too her subsequent relationship with Bailey's    friend, actor Terence Stamp. Her sister Chrissie Shrimpton was also a leading model, and for a time she was almost as famous    as her sister, thanks to her well publicised relationship with    singer Mick Jagger, prior to Jagger's meeting with longtime    girlfriend Marianne Faithfull. Jean's two-week promotional    visit to Australia, on which she was accompanied by Stamp, was    sponsored by the Victorian Racing Club and a local synthetic    fibre company who brought her out to promote a range of new dresses    made of Orlon. A mark of her stature was her fee -- £2000.    This an enormous sum for the time, equivalent to at least a year's    wages for the average Australian man at the time. Just how well-paid    she was can be gauged by a comparison with The Beatles, who had    been paid £1500 for their tour of Australia in June 1964. Jean was scheduled    to appear at Derby Day, where she was to present prizes for the    annual "Fashion On The Field" contest, and at the Melbourne    Cup. These were the two major fixtures of Melbourne's famous    Spring Racing Carnival, and her visit was regarded as bringing    international glamour and prestige to the event, so she was quite    unprepared for the stir she was about to cause. For the visit,    she had been sent some Orlon mini dresses and while they were    rather shorter than normal she didn't worry, because hemlines    in the U.K. were already starting to come up. But while London    was the acknowldeged fshion capital of the Sixties, the new style    had yet to be accepted elsewhere and certainly Australia had    never seen anything quite as short as the Derby Day mini. In    her memoirs, Jean recalled: "The day of the races     was a hot one, so I didn't bother to wear any stockings. My legs     were still brown from the summer, and as the dress was short     it was hardly formal. I had no hat or gloves with me, for the     very good reason that I owned neither. I went downstairs cheerfully     from my hotel room, all


Which Chancellor of the Exchequer introduced old age pensions and national insurance?

David Lloyd George - definition of David Lloyd George by The Free Dictionary David Lloyd George - definition of David Lloyd George by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/David+Lloyd+George Also found in: Acronyms , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to David Lloyd George: Georges Clemenceau Lloyd George , David First Earl of Dwyfor. 1863-1945. British politician who, as chancellor of the exchequer (1908-1915) and prime minister (1916-1922), introduced many social reforms, including a national health insurance program. Lloyd George (lɔɪd) n (Biography) David, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor. 1863–1945, British Liberal statesman: prime minister (1916–22). As chancellor of the exchequer (1908–15) he introduced old age pensions (1908), a radical budget (1909), and an insurance scheme (1911) Lloyd` George′ n. David, 1st Earl of Dwy•for (ˈdu vɔr) 1863–1945, British prime minister 1916–22.


Who said 'There is no finer investment than putting milk in babies'?

Investing in Nutrition | InterAction Investing in Nutrition Submitted by Lucy Martinez Sullivan on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 5:58pm Sarah Day Smith, PEPFAR “There is no finer investment for any community than putting milk into babies.  Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have,” said Winston Churchill in a radio broadcast to the British people during the height of the Second World War. Unfortunately, over 70 years later, too many nations remain afflicted with hunger and malnutrition, and too many children lack the basic nourishment they need for their brains and bodies to develop properly.  Today, one in four children under 5 are permanently stunted from malnutrition. Stunted children learn less in school, earn less later in life, and are far more vulnerable to disease. A recent study by Save the Children revealed that chronic malnutrition—especially during the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s 2nd birthday—can cause a lifetime of irreversible damage to children’s bodies and brains, effectively locking them into a cycle of hunger and poverty that’s all but impossible to break. New data from the British medical journal, The Lancet, found that malnutrition is responsible for nearly half of all child deaths under 5 – 3.1 million children a year – effectively identifying it as the single greatest threat to child survival. The new series reinforces the importance of focusing efforts on improving nutrition during the 1,000-day window, particularly in the early part of that window.  Poor nutrition before and during a woman’s pregnancy is estimated to cause 800,000 child deaths every year. A continued focus on the 1,000-day window has the potential to save lives and confer a lifetime of benefits for children, their families and societies. Better nutrition during the 1,000-day window can boost a child’s IQ, improve her chances of earning an education, and increase her lifetime earnings by up to 46 percent. It has also been correlated with a rise in GDP by as much as 11 percent. Some nations, having recognized the extraordinary impact of improving maternal and child nutrition, have begun to take action. Guatemala’s government recently launched its "Zero Hunger Pact” and “Ventana de los Mil Dias” campaign to reduce chronic malnutrition in children under age five by 10 percent by 2015. The Republic of Zambia has sought to reduce childhood stunting by launching a national campaign, the “First 1,000 Most Critical Days Programme” to scale up proven nutrition interventions from pregnancy through a child’s second birthday. These country-level initiatives are a critical step forward—but the funding to implement them often falls short. Fortunately, in just a few days on June 8, the governments of the United Kingdom and Brazil, along with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, will host a high-level international meeting - Nutrition for Growth: Beating Hunger through Business and Science - in London.  The event will bring together business leaders, scientists, governments and civil society to make the ambitious first step in repositioning malnutrition as a top economic and social development priority to improve the lives of millions of women and children worldwide.  Let us hope that, as global leaders gather in London, the political will to end malnutrition follows the evidence - evidence that Mr. Churchill inherently understood almost a century ago.


Which country adopted an all green flag in November 1977?

flag of Libya | Britannica.com Flag of Libya national flag consisting of three unequal horizontal stripes of (top to bottom) red, black, and green, with a white crescent and star centred on the larger black stripe. It has a width-to-length ratio of 1 to 2. Related Topics flag of Canada Under Italian colonial rule from 1911 until 1942, Libya had no flag of its own. Subsequently, under British and French administration, only the Union Jack and the French Tricolor were flown. Nevertheless, the Sanūsiyyah (Sennusiya), a powerful Islamic sect, had long displayed flags of black with inscriptions from the Qurʾān. In 1947 the Sanūsī leader became the king of Cyrenaica , which, with Tripolitania and Fezzan , became the United Kingdom of Libya. Cyrenaica’s black flag with a white star and crescent was not acceptable as a national flag for all of Libya; consequently, green and red horizontal stripes were added to represent Tripolitania and Fezzan, respectively, when the Libyan flag was established in 1949. No change was introduced at independence on December 24, 1951, but in 1969 the monarchy was overthrown by Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi . He adopted a flag of red-white-black horizontal stripes in imitation of the Arab Liberation Flag that had been flown unofficially in neighbouring Egypt (the Arab Liberation Flag also influenced the design of the current national flag of Egypt ). The Arab Liberation Flag, flown in Egypt from 1952 (the year the Egyptian monarchy was overthrown) … Qaddafi broke diplomatic relations with Egypt when its president, Anwar el-Sādāt , went to Israel to broker a peace agreement. The national flag of Libya was changed at that time to reflect Libyan revulsion at Sādāt’s break with the anti-Israel front of Arab states. In its place Qaddafi established a plain green flag in November 1977, symbolic of the “Green Revolution” that he promised would bring a new life for the people. Under the Roman Empire, Libya had been an area of rich farmland, but increasing desertification had impoverished the land. Qaddafi sought to find adequate water supplies and other resources that would make Libya green again. Green was also considered symbolic of Islam . Following the overthrow of Qaddafi in 2011, the 1949 flag was reinstated on August 3 as Libya’s national flag. National flag of Libya (1977–2011).


In which year did Apollo 8 become the first manned mission to orbit the moon?

Apollo 8: First Around the Moon Apollo 8: First Around the Moon By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | August 29, 2012 01:31pm ET MORE The Apollo 8 astronauts broadcast never-before views of the Earth and moon on December 24, 1968. Credit: NASA Apollo 8, the second manned mission of the Apollo program, took astronauts farther than anyone had gone before and showed humanity just how small and special our planet is. During their seven-day flight in December 1968, the crew became the first people to orbit another world. Awed by the sight of Earth rising over the moon's horizon, they took one of the most iconic photographs in history. This historic mission happened through a relatively last-minute decision on the part of NASA management. Initial plans were to test the lunar and command module components of the Apollo spacecraft first before striking out for the moon. But NASA management heard rumors that the Russians were planning a crewed mission to lunar orbit. After consultation with engineers and the astronauts, NASA did a risky do-se-do and decided to send the Apollo 8 command module alone around the moon, without a lunar module backup if something were to go wrong. Jim Lovell, Bill Anders and Frank Borman, crew of Apollo 8. Credit: NASA The astronauts Spacecraft commander Frank Borman and crew member Jim Lovell were also crewmates on the Gemini 7 endurance mission. They spent nearly 14 days living together in a spacecraft about as big as a phone booth. Borman had also distinguished himself by serving on a review board investigating the Apollo 1 fatal fire in 1967. Bill Anders was a former fighter pilot in the Air Force. He had not flown in space before, but served as a backup crew member for Gemini 11. Across the Atlantic, and the lunar gulf The night before launch, aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh paid a visit to the Apollo 8 crew. "Lucky Lindy" became the first man to solo the Atlantic41 years before. When chatting with the astronauts, Lindbergh asked how much fuel they would need to get into space. When told the rocket would consume 20 tons a second, Lindbergh smiled and said, "In the first second of your flight tomorrow, you'll burn 10 times more fuel than I did all the way to Paris." Apollo 8's own journey across the Atlantic took only minutes after the launch on Dec. 21. They were the first astronauts to launch atop the Saturn V rocket . After settling into orbit around Earth, the crew did their final checks and received the "go" from NASA to do trans-lunar injection. This meant they were clear to fire their engines and point for the moon. [ Video: Leap to Lunar Orbit ] Just 18 hours after launch, Apollo 8 experienced a major problem: its commander got sick , vomiting and also experiencing diarrhea. Borman felt better after getting some sleep, but as a precaution the crew radioed his predicament to Earth on a private channel. It took a few hours before NASA heard what had happened, as it was difficult for the crew to alert officials to listen without tipping off the public. But when the agency did, it was much concerned. Flight surgeon Chuck Berry consulted with Borman and senior NASA management to determine if the mission should be altered to bring the astronauts back home as quickly as possible. But after hearing Borman was better, they cautiously gave the thumbs-up to continue. Christmas Eve at the moon Placing the Apollo spacecraft in orbit was not an easy task, and compounding the difficulty, the engine "burn" to put it in the right spot had to happen while the spacecraft was out of contact with Earth, on the far side of the moon. But they made it. The astronauts stared at awe at the landscape below. (At least, Lovell and Anders did, while Borman was reportedly more concerned about setting themselves up to head home.) But one thing that did take them all by surprise was the majesty of the Earth rising above the moon. Anders decided to take an unscheduled photo op. The resulting Earthrise photo , showing our delicate planet surrounded by blackness, is credited as a major impetus for the environmental


Where is Britain's National Space Centre?

National Space Centre on AboutBritain.com You are here:  Attractions -> Things to Do in Leicestershire -> National Space Centre National Space Centre The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Home to the UK's largest 360° planetarium, the National Space Centre is a hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, amazing rocket tower, and S.I.M ride that offers an experience that is out of this world. The National Space Centre hosts many exciting events throughout the year.  See our website for full calendar of events. Visiting the centre also allows you to make your ticket valid for a whole year allowing you come back again and again at no extra cost. General Information: Allow half a day for visit Baby changing facilities No Dogs except Guide Dogs Offers Corporate Facilities Refreshments ie Tea, Coffee, Light snack Events timetable (see website)


Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello uses what term for sheep mating?

Essay about The Use of Animal Imagery in Othello - 1057 Words In William Shakespeare's play "Othello" the use of animal imagery was evident throughout the telling of the story. Shakespeare explained several characters actions by comparing them to similarities in animals. The characters in "Othello" were often depicted as having animal-like characteristics. Some characters were even compared to animals by other characters in the play. By defining characters in terms of these characteristics one can get a clear description of what the character is doing or saying as compared to certain animals. In this paper I hope to give examples of animal imagery used in "Othello" that assist in explaining the play. The specific examples I present will describe a character either as seen by himself or by a fellow character. The first use of animal imagery I noted occurred came in Act One when Iago, Othello's standard bearer, has awaken Brabantio, who was a Venetian senator and the father of Desdemona, to tell him that Othello has taken his daughter Desdemona, and as they speak is making love to her. Iago was attempting to instigate a fight between Othello and Brabantio, using Desdemona as the bait. Iago stated, "Your heart is burst. You have lost half your soul. Even now, now, very now, and old black ram is tupping your white ewe" (p. 13). In that statement Iago was comparing Othello to an old black ram by comparing Othello's skin color to that of the black ram's, and the white ewe, a young female sheep, to Desdemona.  Shakespeare was trying to illustrate in his writing the act of and old black man making love to a young white woman. The use of a black ram and a white ewe to compare Othello and Desdemona helped in the visualization of their affair. Shakespeare displayed animal imagery again in Act Two when Cassio was explaining to Iago that if he had as many mouths as Hydra, a many headed monster slain by Hercules, he could silence the many questions asked of him. In this... Othello Animal Imagery Essay ...In Othello, animal behavior is used a lot throughout the story. The characters often compare other people’s action or their actions with the similarities of animals. The use of this language causes some major problems. Characters lose their faith in innocent people, become uncontrolled and have no ability to judge, which bring up the themes. Shakespeare uses animal imagery on the characters to... 998  Words | 3  Pages Imagery in Othello Essay ...The function of imagery in the mid-sixteenth century play Othello by William Shakespeare is to aid characterisation and define meaning in the play. The antagonist Iago is defined through many different images, Some being the use of poison and soporifics, sleeping agents, to show his true evil and sadistic nature. Othello's character is also shaped by much imagery such as the animalistic, black and white, and horse images which indicates... 1792  Words | 5  Pages Use of Imagery in Oliver Parker s Othello Essay ...The symbolism with the chess pieces is very relevant to the issues of the play. It is used to symbolize Iago's control over the main characters. Othello, Desdemona and Cassio and represented by a black king, white queen and white knight respectively. When Iago has finished his soliloquy, he drops the pieces into water. This is done to symbolize the inevitable demise of all 3 characters. The first time we see the chess pieces they are alone on the middle of chessboard with Iago... 458  Words | 2  Pages othello Essay ...Towards the ends of Othello both Emilia and Desdemona are confirmed as tragic heroines. Throughout the play, Emilia is beaten down by Iago, as a result of the gender inequality of the time and her low status as a woman. In the last scene though, she finally breaks through this and finds her voice and stands up to patriarchal domination, which leads her to her death, confirming her to be a tragic heroine. Differently, Desdemona starts off as being independent; standing up... 1524  Words | 4  Pages Color Imagery in Othello. Essay ...Color Imagery in Othello Ima


In which Japanese form of Buddhism is meditation most important?

3 Forms of Buddhism 3 Forms of Buddhism Many forms of Buddhism are actually practiced around the world. Buddhists don’t all follow the same teachings and the same texts. The core principles stay the same but different important aspects are observed in each type. Each form is also subdivided into schools . Map Of Buddhism in the World   Theravada Buddhism is also known as the doctrine of the elders, Southern Buddhism or Ancient Teaching. The main text used by this school is the Pali Canon. The main area of influence includes the following countries: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). They have about 100 million followers and are gaining ground in Singapore, Vietnam and the Western world. This form of Buddhism is characterized by its orthodoxy. They are considered to be the closest to the teaching of Buddha and the text they use- the Pali Canon- is the oldest surviving Buddhist text. Their beliefs are that each individual can attain enlightenment by himself and the best way to do this is by joining the monastic way of life as it allows for an ideal setting to dedicate one’s life to the Dharma. Lay people have a role to play also and it is partly comprised of Merit Making actions including: offering food and other basic necessities to monks making donations to temples and monasteries burning incense or lighting candles before images of the Buddha chanting verses from the Pali Canon act as trustees or custodians for their temples taking part in the financial planning and management of the temple volunteer significant time in tending to the mundane needs of local monks Monks gain merit by practicing mindfulness, meditation, and chanting. In the Pali Sutra, the Buddha instructs the followers to follow concentration as it is a tool he used to attain nirvana. Thus, the Theravada Buddhist practice these form of meditation: Anapanasati (Green and white on the map) (Green and white on the map) Mahāyāna is also called the Great Vehicle, Bodhisattvayāna or the Bodhisattva Vehicle. It is the larger of the two major traditions of Buddhism existing today, the other being that of the Theravāda school. It is also the origin of the Vajrayana form. It is mostly popular in China, Japan , Korea, Vietnam, and Mongolia and spread very widely in the west. Major traditions of Mahāyāna Buddhism today include Zen (Chán), Pure Land, Tiantai,(Tendai in Japan) Nichiren , and Esoteric Buddhism (Shingon, Tibetan Buddhism (although we further separate them below)). The beliefs: Mahayana Buddhism prones liberation of suffering for all sentient beings. Where Theravada focuses on individual enlightenment, Mahayana preaches that Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are here to help us attain collective illumination. Thus they believe in supernatural bodhisattvas who devote themselves to the perfections, ultimate knowledge, and the liberation of all sentient beings. The Buddha is seen as the ultimate, highest being, present in all times, in all beings, and in all places, and the bodhisattvas come to represent the universal ideal of altruistic excellence. It is difficult to talk about an unified canon for the Mahayana tradition as it is often assimilated by local beliefs and traditions. In Japan, it has incorporated some local Shinto beliefs and some Shamanism. Thus, when observed under this angle, it becomes incorrect to refer Buddhism as a non-religion in the Mahayana tradition because of the gods that were later added and all the powers attributed to the different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Vajrayana is in fact part of the Mahayana school but because its emphasis on tantrism, it is often cited as a different school. It is also known as Tantric Buddhism, Tantrayāna, Lamaism, Mantrayāna, Secret Mantra, Esoteric Buddhism and the Diamond Vehicle. It is mostly active in Tibet and Japan , and in China, to some extent. Vajrayana is a school of esoteric knowledge, secret rituals, mudras and mantras. It teaches that in order to access esoteric knowledge, the practitioner requires initiation from a skilled spiritual teacher or guru. Rituals are an important


On the radio for years, Mrs Dale worried about who?

Mrs. Dale's Diary Mrs. Dale's Diary The first post-war soap on British radio was Mrs. Dale's Diary and was first broadcast on the Light Programme at 4pm on Monday 5th. January 1948. Who could forget Marie Goossens' harp introduction to the programme or the reflective comments of Dr. Dale's ever-earnest wife? The title character was a nice middle-class doctor's wife, Mary, and her husband Jim who lived at Virginia Lodge in the Middlesex suburb of Parkwood Hill. They had a son called Bob played by Nicholas Parsons, Hugh Latimer, Derek Hart, and by Leslie Heritage for nearly twenty years. and a daughter called Gwen who was successively Virginia Hewitt, Joan Newell, Beryl Calder and (for many years) Aline Waites. Bob was married to Jenny and they had twins. Gwen was married to her, not always faithful, husband David who was Jenny's brother but was eventually left a widow when David was killed water skiing in the Bahamas whilst holidaying with his rich mistress. Derek Nimmo was brought in at this time to play Jago Peters a boyfriend for Gwen. Mrs. Dale's sophisticated sister, Sally, (always pronounced "Selly") lived in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, and ran a dress shop and also had a country cottage with a housekeeper called Zenobia. There was also a char lady called Mrs. Morgan (played by Grace Allardyce) who subsequently married Mr. Maggs (played by Jack Howarth). The neighbour across the road, the grumpy Mrs Mountford (played by Vivienne Chatterton) had a nervous companion called Miss Marchbanks and a parrot called Coco along with a liking for chocolate cake. An occasional character was Mrs. Leathers who was a Cockney and rather common (played by Hattie Jaques). Mrs. Freeman (or Mother-in-Law as Dr. Dale always used to call her) had a cat named Captain (always pronounced "Kepton"). The milkman was played by Michael Harding. Eventually the stories were relocated to a town called Exton and the cast had to roughen up the famous cut glass vowels and become a different kind of family.  Gwen became a mature student and the characters started to have a social conscience. The Queen Mother reportedly commented about the programme, 'It is the only way of knowing what goes on in a middle-class family'. Radio comics loved to spoof the programme, using the soul-searching comment, "I'm awfully worried about Jim" as allegedly uttered by the indefatigable diarist. The final episode, in 1969, featured Gwen's engagement to a glamorous TV professor played by John Justin. short radio clip A 1952 publicity picture of the cast: Dr. Dale (Douglas Burbidge) with his hands on the shoulders of Mrs. Dale (Ellis Powell). The other characters are daughter Gwen (Joan Newell) sitting far left; Mrs. Freeman (Dorothy Lane) seated second left; Isabel Fielding (Thea Wells) standing; son Bob (Derek Hart) centre; and daily help Mrs. Morgan (Grace Allardyce) standing far right. Mrs. Dale's sister, Sally Lane (Thelma Hughes) is seated bottom right. Main Cast List: Mrs. Dale: Ellis Powell, Jessie Matthews Dr Dale: Douglas Burbidge, James Dale (honestly!), Charles Simon Bob Dale: Hugh Latimer, Leslie Heritage, Nicholas Parsons, Derek Hart Jenny Dale: Julia Braddock, Shirley Dixon, Mary Steele, Sheila Sweet Gwen Dale/Owen: Virginia Hewitt, Joan Newell, Beryl Calder, Aline Waites David Owen: Anthony James, Frank Partington, Gordon Morrison, John Spingett, Robin Lloyd, Lee Peters Mrs. Freeman (Mrs. Dale's Mother): Courtney Hope, Dorothy Lane Sally Lane (Mrs. Dale's sister): Thelma Hughes, Margaret Ward Isobelle Fielding: Thea Wells Mr. Maggs: Jack Howarth (later to become Albert Tatlock in Coronation Street) Mrs. Morgan / Maggs: Grace Allardyce Mrs. Leathers: Hattie Jaques Monument (the gardener): Charles Lamb Milkman: Michael Harding Scriptwriter was Jonquil Anthony The soap ran from January 1948 until April 1969, by which time it had been renamed 'The Dales'. A total run of 5531 episodes. In the mid-'60s, the theme was updated by Ron Grainer. Here are clips of the beginning and ending music: Ending Theme Aline Waites (1969) With grateful     thanks to Aline Waites who