Late actress Greta Garbo was born in which country?

GRETA GARBO BIOGRAPHY GRETA GARBO BIOGRAPHY     Actress Greta Garbo had a greater impact on her craft than did any other actress in the 20th century.  She introduced what is now called method acting to the screen, and in twenty-eight films, twenty-five of them filmed in the United States, redefined the image of women on the screen.  Her stunning beauty and style captured the hearts of millions. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, she was the youngest of three children of a working class family.  In 1920, she took a job as a salesperson at the leading Swedish department store, PUB, a job which led to her appearance in two advertising shorts for the store.  This led to her first film role in the comedy Peter the Tramp (1922).  Later that year she won a full scholarship to the Academy of the Royal Dramatic Theatre, the training ground for nearly every Swedish actor. In 1923 Garbo left the Academy to star in Mauritz Stiller's classic Gosta Berling's Saga, which premiered in 1924.  The film was a critical and commercial success.  Garbo's appearance in this film, and in the even more renown Joseph Pabst film Street of Sorrow in 1925, solidified her position as one of the premier actresses in Europe. Louis B. Mayer, the president of MGM, signed Garbo to a contract after viewing Gosta Berling's Saga, and she moved to California in late 1925.  Her first American film was The Torrent, which premiered in March of 1926.  The Torrent, The Temptress and Flesh and the Devil accounted for 13% of the revenue generated by all MGM films produced during the 1925/26 production year.  Garbo was now an international star. Given this success, MGM tried to renegotiate its original three year contract with Greta Garbo.  A protracted six month contract dispute was resolved in June, 1927.  In the next two years Garbo made seven more silent films, and accounted for 14% of MGM's profit from those two production years.  In her film roles and personal life, Garbo demonstrated the new potential for women in the modern world.  Many of her films were controversial at the time of their release. Greta Garbo's first talkies were English and German versions of an adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie.  Released in 1930,  Anna Christie marked Garbo's successful transition from the silent screen to the new world of sound pictures, a transition few of the silent stars were able to make.  She went on to make thirteen more films for MGM.  In the movies, Camille (1937) and Ninotchka (1939), Garbo delivers two of her most magnificent performances.  She received a special Oscar for her work in 1954. During the Second World War Greta Garbo took a break from the movie business.  Although she signed a contract for the production of a film in 1947, and considered projects well into the fifties, Garbo never made another film. In addition to her film legacy, Garbo sat for a number of stunning portrait photographs by a wide range of photographers, including; Edward Steichen, Ruth Harriet Louise, Clarence Sinclair Bull, Nikolas Muray, Arnold Genthe and Cecil Beaton. After the war, Garbo moved to New York, where she lived until her death in 1990.  Beyond her impact on the world of film, her status as a clearly modern woman captivated the world.  She set styles in fashion and beauty for decades.  She was the first woman to be viewed as both assertive and feminine.


‘The Long March’ took place in which country in 1934-35?

The Long March of the Communist Party of China 1934-35 The Long March of the Communist Party of China 1934-35 This is the story of the Long March of the Communist Party leadership and the Red Army from South China to Northwest China. The source is mainly Harrison Salisbury's book The Long March. Salisbury's book is a very good book that well conveys the drama of the Long March and its three struggles: 1. the Red Army with the Nationalist Army of Chiang Kai-shek 2. the Red Army with the elements and terrain of western China 3. the factions within the Red Army with each other. The latter struggle was primarily between the Mao Zedong faction and the Communist International (Comintern) faction led by the man Joseph Stalin imposed as a condition for aiding the communists, Otto Braun.  There was also a power struggles between the First Army led by Mao Zedong and the Fourth Army led by Zhang Guotao. Salisbury is sympathetic to Mao but his book is objective and well worth reading. There is however another book, Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang and her husband Jon Halliday that tells the story behind the story of the Long March. Background Both the Communist Party and the Guomindang (Nationalist) Party were created around 1920 and had a socialist orientation. The Guomindang although it had a socialist orientation was primarily concerned with establishing a nation state. This meant suppressing the numerous warlords and uniting China. The Guomindang needed financial aid to achieve this and it was not going to get such aid from the imperialist powers. The founder and leader of the Guomindang, Sun Yatsen, sought and received aid from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union not only sent material aid, it also sent advisors, Michael Borodin and Otto Braun. The latter was a German Communist representing the Communist International, the Comintern. The Soviet Union also required that the Guomindang admit to its membership the members of the Communist Party of China. The Communists worked within the Guomindang during the early and middle 1920's. The arrangement appeared to work well. Chiang Kai-shek directed the Whampoa Military Academy and Zhou Enlai served as the political officer for that academy. Chiang Kai-shek went to Moscow for training and later  his son, Chiang Ching-guo, went to Moscow. The trouble came when Sun Yat-sen died of cancer in 1925. It was uncertain who would succeed him as leader of the Guomindang. After a short period of political maneuvering Chiang Kai-shek emerged as the leader. The Guomindang actually split at this time into two factions, a left faction headed by Chiang Kai-shek who accepted continued cooperation with the Communists and a right faction which opposed such cooperation. After consolidating his hold on the Guomindang Chiang Kai-shek organized a northern expedition to defeat the many warlords who controlled local areas of northern China. Chiang's Northern Expedition of 1926-27 was a great success. Thirty nine war lords were defeated. The Northern Expedition then moved to Shanghai. The Communist-dominated labor unions staged an uprising prior to the entry of Chiang's army into the city. This uprising established a city government without Chiang's approval. This and other actions by the Communists within the Guomindang led Chiang to fear the Communists were following their own agenda and were striving for control. Chiang's followers turned upon the Communists in Shanghai and massacred them. A similar slaughter and purge of the Communists within the Guomindang throughout other parts of China took place shortly afterwards. Those that could escaped and joined the rural communist centers in South China. The major rural Communist strongholds were in the rural areas of Jiangxi and Hunan Provinces. There were also strongholds in the more remote provinces of Sichuan and Shaanxi. In the Jiangxi Soviet, as it was called, Mao Zedong was a major leader. Mao Zedong Mao Zedong came from the clan village of Shaoshan in Hunan Province. He was born at the


What is the title of the only published novel by J D Salinger?

J.D. Salinger | Biography, Books and Facts [Cite This] J.D. Salinger Famous not only for his writing but also for his private nature, J.D. Salinger is the author of the famous 1951 novel, The Catcher in the Rye. The autobiographic nature of the novel became the voice of a whole generation of young men wedged in frustration over the conventions of society. An immediate best-seller, the success of The Catcher in the Rye, however, did not persuade Salinger to publish another novel. Jerome David Salinger was born in New York City on January 1, 1919. He was the youngest son of a rabbi, Sol Salinger and Miriam. Not proving to be a good student, Salinger was sent to Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania after failing at the McBurney School in New York. Salinger later studied at Ursinus College and New York University. Salinger published a story for the first time at the age of 21 when he met and befriended Whit Burnett who was the founder and editor of the Story Magazine at Columbia University. Burnett encouraged Salinger’s writing talent and published his stories in his magazine. Soon Salinger’s work started making its way to more publications such as the Saturday Evening Post and Collier’s. Just when Salinger’s writing career had started taking off, he was interrupted by the break of World War II and had to serve in the Army (1942-1944). It was during this time that Salinger started working on his masterpiece, giving birth to the legendry character of Holden Caulfield. The trauma from the war resulted in a nervous breakdown after which Salinger was hospitalized. While under treatment, Salinger met his first wife Sylvia, probably a German Nazi. The two stayed in marriage for a short period of 8 months only. In 1955, Salinger married again, Claire Douglas, daughter, of a noted art critic. Maintaining the marriage for a little more than 10 years, the couple had two children. Six years after his divorce, a new relationship bloomed when he noticed the name of Joyce Maynard, whose story in New York Times Magazine impressed Salinger after which he started a series of intense correspondence with her. Joyce soon moved in with Salinger and was lashed out after 10 months. In 1998 Joyce wrote about her experience with Salinger, describing him to be an obsessive lover. Maynard was not the end of Salinger’s love life. He was romantically involved with actress Ellen Joyce for some time after which he married Colleen O’Neill, a young nurse who remained his wife until his death on January 27, 2010. Salinger was showered with praise when his novel, The Catcher in the Rye was published in 1951. Despite also receiving some very harsh criticism on grounds of promoting immoral views, the book, ironically became the most taught book of the 20th century with its inclusion in the curriculum of high school literature. A best seller for life, the book has sold over 120 million copies all over the world. According to John Lennon’s assassin, Mark David Chapman, the reason for his crime was in the pages of The Catcher in the Rye which was found in Chapman’s possession at the time of his arrest. Although Salinger continued to write till the end of his days, The Catcher in the Rye remains his only published novel. He led a private life of immense secrecy and speculation. Some sources believe there may be at least 10 completed novels hidden in Salinger’s house. Buy Books by J.D. Salinger


The River Danube empties into which body of water?

Through what countries does the Danube River flow? | Reference.com Through what countries does the Danube River flow? A: Quick Answer The Danube River flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Its headwaters begin with the confluence of the Brigach and Breg rivers in the town of Donaueschingen in western Germany's mountainous Black Forest region and empties into the Black Sea at the Danube Delta in western Ukraine. Full Answer The Danube River flows for a total of 1,770 miles, making it the European Union's longest river and the European continent's second longest river after the Volga. This river passes through many important cities, including four national capitals: Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; and Belgrade, Serbia. The Danube's drainage basin covers an area of 315,000 square miles and extends into several more countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, the Republic of Macedonia and Albania. The Danube was home to some of the earliest human cultures in Europe, and its long navigable length has made it an important highway for trade and war for thousands of years. It was a prize for which the Ottoman, Hungarian and Austrian Empires contended for hundreds of years. Today, it is still a major thoroughfare for trade, and it also provides drinking water for around 20 million people. People also use the Danube for fishing and for tours of the historical riches along its length.


Which number is the title of singer Beyonce’s 2011 album?

Beyoncé unveils new album title: 4 | Music | The Guardian Beyoncé unveils new album title: 4 Singer claims Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti inspired her latest LP Beyoncé Knowles ... 'I thought I'd let my fans name the record'. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters Thursday 12 May 2011 05.40 EDT First published on Thursday 12 May 2011 05.40 EDT Close This article is 5 years old Beyoncé's new album will be titled 4, the singer has revealed, and is influenced by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti . In an interview with Billboard, she revealed the initial inspiration for the album came from the Nigerian music legend: "I recorded more than 60 songs: everything I ever wanted to try, I just did it. I started off being inspired by Fela Kuti. I actually worked with the band from Fela! (the Broadway musical based on his life) for a couple of days ... what I learned most from Fela was artistic freedom: he just felt spirit." Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z, was a co-producer of the Fela Kuti musical . The singer has already debuted the first single from 4, Run the World (Girls), and is expected to premiere the video soon. Discussing the album title, the R&B star said the inspiration came from her fans using the number as shorthand. "Everywhere I look, I see them calling it 4. I had a whole other name and concept, but I keep seeing that the fans love the name 4. I think it would be a really nice thing to let them name the record." The number also has a personal significance for Beyoncé . "We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It's the day I was born. My mother's birthday, and a lot of my friends' birthdays are on the fourth – 4 April is my wedding date." No official release date has yet been confirmed for the album. Beyoncé headlines Glastonbury festival in June.


In which year was the Cannes Film Festival founded?

Sept. 20, 1946: Cannes Film Festival is founded Sept. 20, 1946: Cannes Film Festival is founded Christy Karras Pin it Share The International Cannes Film Festival is not only one of the world’s most groundbreaking cinema showcases, it’s undoubtedly the most glamorous. Every year, the festival brings hundreds of the world’s most famous people to this luxurious spot on the French Riviera. Known for its stately 19th-century villas, palm-lined promenades and warm weather tempered by sea breezes, Cannes has drawn beautiful people for hundreds of years. But it wasn’t until after World War II that its long-held film festival idea came to fruition. Originally held in the fall, the festival was moved earlier in the year to avoid clashing with the Venice Film Festival. In its early years, Cannes didn’t look exactly as it does today: It had to skip a couple years early on because of budget problems, and its then-new venue’s roof blew off in 1949. Although the festival’s mission is to show films based solely on artistic merit, many commercial films have had their premieres at the festival (“Madagascar 3” screened there in 2012). Cannes draws A-list celebrities who come as much to spend time in the south of France as to see new films. While tourists can visit Cannes any time, the festival screenings are not open to the public – another reason celebs love it. Reblog


The first Wendy’s restaurant was opened in 1969 in which US state?

The Wendy's Story The Wendy's Story Dave Thomas opens the first Wendy's® restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, at 257 E. Broad Street. 1970 - Pick-Up Window November The second Wendy's opens in Columbus, featuring a quick-service restaurant industry innovation -- a Pick-Up Window with a separate grill. 1975 - Across the Border … First Canadian Restaurant Opens September Wendy’s opens its first restaurant in Canada. 1976 - Wendy's Goes Public September Wendy's has its initial public stock offering on the NASDAQ exchange, issuing one million common shares of stock, at $28 per share. 1976 - 500th Wendy's Opens Wendy's hits the 500th restaurant milestone, with a new restaurant in Toronto, Canada. 1977 - First Television Commercial April Wendy's unveils its first network television commercial, becoming the first quick-service chain with less than 1,000 restaurants to launch a national advertising campaign. 1978 - 1,000th Wendy's Opens March Wendy’s set an industry record by opening 1,000 restaurants in 100 months, with a new location in Springfield, Tennessee.  1979 - Introducing … The Salad Bar November Wendy’s begins its menu diversification program by adding the Salad Bar to its menu. 1980 - 2,000 Restaurants … and Counting November Wendy's opens its 2,000th restaurant.  1981 - Wendy's Joins NYSE Wendy's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, using the trading symbol "WEN." 1983 - Baked Potatoes Join the Menu October Wendy's became the first national quick-service restaurant chain to introduce Hot Stuffed Baked Potatoes nationwide. 1984 - "Where's the Beef" January Wendy's introduces "Where's the Beef®?" starring Clara Peller and sidekicks Elizabeth Shaw and Mildred Lane. "Where's the Beef?" was the year’s most popular television commercial. 1984 - Fifteen Candles for Wendy's November Wendy's celebrates its 15th birthday with more than 2,900 restaurants in the United States and 14 countries. 1985 - 3,000th Wendy's Opens Wendy's opens its 3,000th restaurant, located in the French Quarter in New Orleans. 1989 - Dave Thomas, TV Star April Wendy's introduces a national advertising campaign starring founder Dave Thomas, who quickly became a beloved and iconic figure. Dave continued to appear in more than 800 commercials.  1989 - Super Value Menu Launches October Wendy’s makes another bold marketing move by introducing the Wendy's Super Value Menu, featuring nine quality items available every day for just 99¢ each. 1990 - Grilled Chicken Sandwich Wendy's introduces the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, as part of an expanded corporate nutrition policy. 1990 - Wendy's Embraces Adoption October President George H.W. Bush asks Dave Thomas to serve as spokesperson for the national initiative, "Adoption Works... For Everyone." Wendy's embraces adoption as its national charitable cause, and in the 25 years hence commits thousands of hours and millions of dollars to raise adoption awareness. 1992 - Introducing Fresh Salads To Go March Wendy's adds five Fresh Salads To Go to the menu: Grilled Chicken, Deluxe Garden, Taco Caesar and Side Salads. 1992 - Wendy’s Creates Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption July Wendy’s establishes the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®, a charity with one goal: helping every child in foster care find a permanent, loving home. 1992 - Wendy's 3Tour Challenge Debuts September Wendy’s hosts a professional golf tournament -- the Wendy's 3Tour Challenge® -- to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The Challenge continues through 2013, raising more than $11.6 million in net proceeds over two decades. 1992 - 4,000th Wendy's Opens Wendy's opens its 4,000th restaurant in Bentonville, Arkansas. 1994 - High School Heisman Program Kicks Off December Wendy's honors the nation's most esteemed high school seniors by establishing the Wendy’s High School Heisman®, in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trophy® Committee. Each year, this leadership award recognizes well-rounded young men and women who excel in learning, performing and leading in the classroom, on the field and in the community. 1994 - Wendy's Turns 25


Who won the 2003 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award?

BBC SPORT | Wilkinson scoops BBC award Wilkinson scoops BBC award Profile: Jonny Wilkinson England rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson has won the 2003 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The triumph capped a remarkable year for the fly-half, who scored the late drop goal which clinched the Rugby World Cup. On a star-studded night which celebrated the 50th birthday of the annual awards, Sir Steven Redgrave was voted the 'Golden Personality'. The five-time Olympic rowing gold medallist secured more than half the votes against fellow contenders David Beckham, Ian Botham, Bobby Moore and Torvill and Dean. Wilkinson finished ahead of his England captain Martin Johnson, and athlete Paula Radcliffe. The other finalists were three-day eventer Pippa Funnell and motorcyclist Neil Hodgson. All the awards Watched by his proud parents, Wilkinson received the famous trophy from the Princess Royal. He said: "It's difficult to explain how this feels, you can probably tell by the shakiness in my voice. "It's a privilege to be here amongst so many people I've grown up admiring and still watch it on the telly. I've been sat there staring at Boris Becker, one of my heroes, for half the evening. "I've been massively honoured to be part of a wonderful England team. To play under and be led by Martin Johnson is also such a humbling experience. "I want to thank everyone who voted and I'd like to thank my family and friends for sticking by me and helping me through." Wilkinson began 2003 by scoring a tournament-best 77 points as England scooped the Grand Slam for the first time in eight years. And the 24-year-old captained his country for the first time against Italy. WILKINSON FACTFILE Wilkinson stunned by honour Wilkinson was again in supreme form on England's tour down under, as they established themselves as World Cup favourites with historic wins over New Zealand and Australia. With a reputation as one of the world's best players, Wilkinson headed to the World Cup but , along with many of his team-mates, initially struggled. It looked like the pressure was beginning to tell but the doubts proved entirely unfounded. Wilkinson came into his own in the semi-final against France, scoring all of England's 24 points. And the 100th-minute drop goal against Australia merely confirmed what England fans already knew - that Wilkinson was worth his weight in gold. His rugby colleagues shared in the glory, with the England squad named team of the year. And team boss Clive Woodward won the coach of the year award, which was presented by England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. Wilkinson also presented the young personality of the year trophy to swimmer Kate Haywood. Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was named overseas personality, ahead of racing driver Michael Schumacher. Veteran tennis star Martina Navratilova won the lifetime achievement award.


In 1497, John ‘who’ was said to have been the first European to have landed on mainland North America?

John Cabot - Explorers of the World - WorldAtlas.com Society John Cabot - Explorers of the World Though he thought he reached the shores of Asia in 1497, he had actually discovered modern-day Newfoundland, Canada. A few years after Columbus reached the West Indies, Cabot's crew became the first Europeans to explore the New World's mainland since the 11th Century Vikings. 5. Early Life John Cabot was an Italian-born explorer credited as being the European to "discover" the North American mainland for the second time. He was born as Giovanni Caboto in Genoa, Italy, in around 1450. Cabot’s family moved to Venice around 1461, and they became naturalized Venetians. His father was a merchant. Based on the historical records available to us today, it is believed that Cabot also worked as a spice trade merchant in the Levant, or Eastern Mediterranean. He also travelled to Mecca, which was a trading hub for Oriental and Western goods alike. It was around that time that Cabot intensified his studies in navigation and map-making. 4. Career After finishing his studies, Cabot developed an interest in traveling to affluent markets by sailing westwards like his fellow countryman Christopher Columbus (who was also born in Genoa) had done. Around 1490, Cabot settled in the Bristol Port area in England. In May of 1497, with support from the English King Henry VII, Cabot sailed west with his ship The Matthew hoping to find Asia. Instead. his voyage landed him in what is now Newfoundland, Canada. Historical accounts report that Cabot mistook Newfoundland for Asia. For his second voyage, in 1498, he set off to discover Japan. The King gave Cabot 5 ships with 500 men, though he was never heard from again. 3. Discoveries Like Christopher Columbus, John Cabot loved to explore. He is credited with claiming North America for England. He was the first European who sailed across the Atlantic for England after being given authorization by King Henry VII. According to the historical records of Athabasca University, John Cabot is believed to have been the first writer of Italian-Canadian literature, when his ships docked at Newfoundland. As captain of his ships, he wrote logs about Newfoundland upon arriving there, and these logs served as some of the first written records of the area. 2. Challenges For his second voyage in 1498, Cabot is believed to have faced mutiny among his 500 men, or otherwise was beset by weather challenges, such as biting cold and the threat of icebergs. Though historical records on the event are often sketchy and conflicting, John Cabot is generally believed to have died on his second voyage to North America. Of the fleet of five ships assigned to him by King Henry VII, only one ship returned. Severely damaged, it was anchored in Ireland. The accounts of this ship's survivors led many to make presumptions by historians that John Cabot may have been shipwrecked, after being caught up in a storm in 1498. 1. Death and Legacy Various accounts exist on how John Cabot died. Of them all, the most seemingly credible is that he died when his 5 ships got caught up in a severe storm on this second voyage to North America. Historians hail John Cabot as one of the greatest Italian explorers of his time. His exploration and discovery of the North American mainland in 1497 was the first such venture inland into the New World since the Northern Vikings had been believed to do so in the 11th Century, led by Leif Eriksson. Though not the first explorer to set foot in North America, Cabot is credited with having foreshadowed the English domination of the continent to come, and the longstanding association of English culture and language with contemporary North America. This page was last modified on January 19, 2016. On WorldAtlas.com


With which song did Swedish pop group Abba win the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest?

Abba and that momentous 1974 Eurovision Song Contest victory | South China Morning Post South China Morning Post Abba and that momentous 1974 Eurovision Song Contest victory   LIFE Abba and that momentous 1974 Eurovision Song Contest victory Next Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of Abba's victory in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest that kick-started their astounding success. Charlie Carter looks back at the Swedish super-group's story PUBLISHED : Sunday, 30 March, 2014, 4:21pm UPDATED : Sunday, 30 March, 2014, 4:21pm How 1823 app has made complaining to Hong Kong government easier 29 Jan 2016 Four decades ago next Sunday, the first chapter of pop's least likely success story was written on a stage in Brighton as the British seaside town hosted the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. Clad in tight satin outfits and platform boots that would have made even David Bowie blush, four suburban Swedish musicians known as Abba blew away the fusty traditions of the otherwise folksy contest with a song that would set them on the road to superstardom. To this day, the Beatles are the only band to have outsold Abba and [they] remain one of the top-10 artists of all time Waterloo was a barrelling glam-pop song that broke all the Eurovision rules. It was raunchy. It was fun. And when it was sung in English that night on April 6, 1974, it launched a career that over the next eight years would defy all odds to make Abba the only non-English language pop band to take on the world and win. To this day, the Beatles are the only band to have outsold them and the Swedish group remain one of the top-10 artists of all time, with their irresistibly catchy numbers remaining radio favourites and karaoke-bar staples in Hong Kong and throughout Asia. In an era when rock stars were debauched, aloof and indulging themselves in 10-minute guitar solos, Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Anni-Frid's ordinariness and their fairy-tale love stories struck a chord with pop lovers, inspiring the biggest pan-generational fan cult since Beatlemania. "They were family friendly and their image was wholesome, but they took that simple pop song, that simple direct communication that the Beatles had left behind, and put it into a 1970s pop song," says Carl Magnus Palm, Abba biographer, fanatic and friend. "There was no one else doing that at the time. There were singer-songwriters who were too busy taking cocaine to make good music, but Abba said: 'We're not going to do that. We're going to make strong pop songs with strong melodies and strong production values.'" Abba had all the hallmarks of winners even before they took to the Brighton Dome stage. Blond singer Agnetha Faltskog was already a pop star and sex symbol in her native country (a fact not missed by Eurovision TV presenter Terry Wogan who, calling them "the Abba band", intoned: "If the judges were men I'm sure this group would get a lot of votes"). Her brunette foil, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, had chalked up a Swedish No1 hit, penned by boyfriend Benny Andersson, the band's songwriter and keyboard player who'd also won acclaim with his longstanding writing partner, the band's guitarist, Björn Ulvaeus. They first came together in 1972 as their individual careers collided and Bjorn married Agnetha, while Benny and Frida became an item. After struggling with different names, manager Stig Anderson decided to shorten the latest one, Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid, to the acronym Abba. It was a risk, as Abba was also the name of a canned fish brand in Sweden, but Anderson - gambling on international success - believed that wouldn't be an issue outside of the band's home country. Waterloo's signature glam pop, garnished with Benny's complex piano flourishes and Agnetha and Frida's high-register harmonies, and their outlandish costumes, was the wider world's first glimpse of what would become the Abba sound and look. "Who would have thought that this music and these costumes would be so world famous?" says Owe Sandstrom, who designed all of the band's stage and video outfits (but who also held down a day job as a professor of zoo


In the game of English billiards, how many points does a cannon score?

The Rules of Billiards and Snooker Game Categories The Rules of Billiards and Snooker The following is a basic set of instructions for the friendly play of     the game of Billiards and Snooker including additional comments designed     to assist with the understanding of the game.  Note: 1 foot = 30.48     cm   Billiards Equipment A full-size Billiards table measures twelve feet by six feet, one and     a half inches and has a baize-covered slate bed.  The four edges     of the table feature rubber edges covered in baize called "cushions".  Six "pockets" are situated one at each corner plus one at the     centre of each long side of the table into which the balls can drop.  The six pockets normally have a net or a small collecting channel to catch     the balls.  Two feet, five inches from one end, a line is drawn across     the table called the "baulk" line.  Any ball between the     baulk line and the nearest end is generally referred to as being "in     baulk".  A semi-circle is inscribed within the baulk area with     is axis as the middlepoint of the baulk line and with a radius of eleven     and a half inches.  This semi-circle is termed the "D".   At the other end of the table, twelve and three-quarter inches     from the end cushion, a spot is centrally inscribed as a starting point     for the red ball. The cue ball is struck with tapered sticks featuring a striking tip called "cues".  The cue tips are chalked to prevent a slippery     contact with the ball.  There is almost always an additional accessory     available called a "rest" which is like a cue with a cross on     the end upon which the cue can be rested to extend its playing length.  Quite often, a "full-butt" and a "half-butt" are also     available - these are much longer rests with arched fixments on the end     that come with their own long cues for playing very long shots. Billiards is played with one red ball and two white cue balls, one with     a small black spot and one without.   The Start A doubles game is occasionally played but the game is usually singles.  One player chooses to play with the white cue ball and the other the spotted     white cue ball.  To begin with, players play their cue ball from     within the D down the table so that it bounces back up the table and comes     to rest in baulk.  The player whose ball is closest to the baulk     cushion chooses to go first or second.  Most players prefer to go     second because the first turn occurs with only two balls on the table     - a severe limitation. The game starts with the red ball on it's spot and the cue ball of the     starting player placed in the D at the front of the table.  Players     agree how many points will constitute a game and the objective is merely     to be the first to score than number.   A typical number for expert     players might be 1000 points - professionals regularly score more than     this in a single break.  Beginners might consider 150 as a more appropriate     target.   Basic Play Each turn is called a "break" and consists of a series of strikes     of the cue ball that come to an end when a player makes a non-scoring     strike or a foul stroke.   Scoring is achieved by "potting" balls, by "cannons", and by going "in off".  A ball is "potted" when the cue ball knocks it into a pocket.  A "cannon" is when the cue ball strikes first one ball and then     the other.  A player's ball goes "in off" when it falls     into a pocket having first "kissed" (struck) another ball. Whenever the red ball is potted, it is immediately returned to the red     spot for the next strike.  Whenever the cue ball goes in off, it     is immediately returned to the player who can position it anywhere within     the D for the next strike.  If the opponents ball is potted, it remains     out of play until the end of that player's break.   In this case,     the oppone


In which part of an animal is the cannon bone?

Image FR : Chevaux ES : Caballos The horse is a hoofed mammal, one of eight living species of the family Equidae.      The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small      multi-toed creature into the large, single-toed herbivore of today.      Humans began to domesticate horses around 4500 BC, and their domestication      is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC; by 2000 BC the use of      domesticated horses had spread throughout the Eurasian continent. Although      most horses today are domesticated, there are still endangered populations      of the Przewalski's Horse, the only remaining true wild horse, as well      as more common feral horses which live in the wild but are descended      from domesticated ancestors. There is an extensive, specialized vocabulary      used to describe equine-related concepts, covering everything from anatomy      to life stages, size, colors, markings, breeds, locomotion, and behavior.      Horses are anatomically designed to use speed to escape predators, and      have a well-developed sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight      instinct. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is      an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and laying      down. Female horses, called mares, carry their young for approximately      11 months, and a young horse, called a foal, can stand and run shortly      following birth. Most horses begin training under saddle or in harness      between the ages of two and four. They reach full adult development      by age five, and have an average lifespan of between 25 and 30 years. Horses and humans interact in many ways,      not only in a wide variety of sport competitions and non-competitive      recreational pursuits, but also in working activities including police      work, agriculture, entertainment, assisted learning and therapy. Horses      were historically used in warfare. A wide variety of riding and driving      techniques have been developed, using many different styles of equipment      and methods of control. Many products are derived from horses, including      meat, milk, hide, hair, bone, and pharmaceuticals extracted from the      urine of pregnant mares. Humans provide domesticated horses with food,      water and shelter, as well as attention from specialists such as veterinarians      and farriers. Horse breeds are loosely divided into      three categories based on general temperament: spirited "hot bloods" with speed and endurance; "cold bloods," such as draft horses      and some ponies, suitable for slow, heavy work; and "warmbloods," developed from crosses between hot bloods and cold bloods, often focusing      on creating breeds for specific riding purposes, particularly in Europe.      There are over 300 breeds of horses in the world today, developed for      many different uses. The English-speaking world measures the      height of horses in hands, abbreviated "h" or "hh," for "hands high," measured at the highest point of an animal's      withers, where the neck meets the back, chosen as a stable point of      the anatomy, unlike the head or neck, which move up and down. One hand      is 4 inches (10 cm). Intermediate heights are defined by hands and inches,      rounding to the lower measurement in hands, followed by a decimal point      and the number of additional inches between 1 and 3. Thus a horse described      as "15.2 h," is 15 hands, 2 inches, or 62 inches (160 cm)      in height. The size of horses varies by breed, but can also be influenced      by nutrition. The general rule for      cutoff in height between what is considered a horse and a pony at maturity      is 14.2 hands (58 inches (150 cm)). An animal 14.2h or over is usually      considered a horse and one le


In medicine, a spirograph is an instrument used for recording what?

Spirograph - definition of spirograph by The Free Dictionary Spirograph - definition of spirograph by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spirograph An instrument for registering the depth and rapidity of respiratory movements. spi′ro·graph′ic adj. spi′ro·graph′i·cal·ly adv. spi·rog′ra·phy (spī-rŏg′rə-fē) n. spirograph (Medicine) med an instrument for recording the movements of breathing ˌspiroˈgraphic adj 1. spirograph - a measuring instrument for recording the depth and rapidity of breathing movements measuring device , measuring instrument , measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something Translations spirographe Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Purchase of Medical items 50, Marks & Spencer Reliving the glory of the classic retro toy, the Spirograph. 50 YEARS AGO Spirograph and Etch-a-sketch are the two toys Jackie remembers the most. SAVILE GAME CONUNDRUM; Neighbour's puzzler over disgraced DJ board game Its strong design reminds us of the Spirograph toys that kept kids amused in the Seventies - another retro reminder from the Graphic Lounge look that makes us smile Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


What is the title of singer Celine Dion’s first UK number one hit single?

Happy birthday, Celine Dion! Read today's horoscopes for every starsign... Happy birthday, Celine Dion! Read today's horoscopes for every starsign... March 30, 2014 by hellomagazine.com Happy birthday, Celine Dion! As the Canadian singer turns 46, take look into today's stars and find out what's in store International singer-songwriter Celine Dion turns 46 today, and to help her celebrate HELLO! Online are taking a look at the Ariens horoscope… In your emotional life now, it is getting harder to attain a sense of perspective. You can sense that something significant is starting to change, but you are not yet sure what this is or what it really means. Don't be anxious just because there is something you don't yet understand, and resist the temptation to make yourself feel better by pretending that you have all the answers. Just relax, live in the moment and trust. The change you seek is occurring naturally. Therefore you can lower your guard a little.   Find out what your horoscope is saying for you today.   CELINE DION Born in Canada in 1968, Celine rose to fame singing the title track to the 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast, which won a Grammy Award and the Academy Award for Best Song. In the mid '90s Celine's powerful ballads which focused heavily on love and romance would help her to reach number one across the globe, including the US, the UK and Canada. Her single “Think Twice", which remained at number-one in the UK for seven weeks, eventually became the fourth single by a female artist to sell in excess of one million copies in the UK. In 1997 Celine sang the title track for the Oscar-winning phenomenon Titanic, which would garner the singer her second Oscar award for Best Song as well as a Golden Globe, and three Grammys, including the coveted Record of the Year. By the late '90s Celine hit a career high, with her third album becoming her most commercially and critically successful album, and by 2004 the artist Dion had sales of more than 175 million albums worldwide, allowing her to receive the rare Chopard Diamond Award from the World Music Awards for her achievements. Throughout 2003 and 2007 Celine became one of the first artists to perform a residency in Las Vegas, with over 3 million fans watching the show. In 2011 Celine announced her return to the Nevada desert with another three year residency. Celine is married to Rene Angelil and the couple have three children .


‘Dog and Bone’ is Cockney rhyming slang for what?

Urban Dictionary: Dog and Bone Dog and Bone Cockney rhyming slang for phone - the telephone. ''Pick up the dog and bone now'' by Brendan April 05, 2003 Create a mug The Urban Dictionary Mug One side has the word, one side has the definition. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Lotsa space for your liquids. Buy the t-shirt The Urban Dictionary T-Shirt Smooth, soft, slim fit American Apparel shirt. Custom printed. 100% fine jersey cotton, except for heather grey (90% cotton). ^Same as above except can be shortened further to 'Dogs' or just 'dog' Get on the dogs and give us a bell when your ready. by Phaze October 14, 2004


Who wrote the trilogy of plays ‘The Norman Conquests’?

The Norman Conquests: A Trilogy of Plays - Alan Ayckbourn - Google Books The Norman Conquests: A Trilogy of Plays 0 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Norman_Conquests.html?id=ljuQSbBUCL4C This brilliant comic trilogy details the amorous exploits of Norman, assistant librarian, whose one aim is to make the women of his life happy--these women being, as it happens, three sisters, one of them his wife, who can’t wear contact lenses because "life with Norman is full of unexpected eye movements.” Each play stands uproariously on its own yet interlocks with the others to form an ingenious Chinese puzzle of successive relations. What people are saying -  Write a review We haven't found any reviews in the usual places. All Book Search results » About the author (1988) Many American tourists who flock to the annual Ayckbourn offering in London's West End, think of Alan Ayckbourn as Great Britain's Neil Simon. The analogy holds true to the extent that the relationship between Ayckbourn's and Simon's plays illustrates the difference between British and American theater and audiences. Both writers capture the social machinations of middle-class characters in daily situations that are made compelling simply by the addition of clever but conventional plots, dramatic intrigues, twists, and discoveries. However, where Simon's plays tend to evolve into a condition of broad pathos or comedy, luxuriating in bittersweet melodrama, Ayckbourn's offerings revel in ever increasing intricacy, sharply incisive verbal dueling, and a dark social resonance that sounds much greater depths than in Simon's drama. Ayckbourn's scripts embody boggling challenges for directors and actors as well as audiences. Intimate Exchanges (1985), for example, a sequence of plays for ten characters played by only two actors, involves numerous moments when an actor chooses to send the script off on one of two alternative directions. The Norman Conquests (1975) typifies Ayckbourn's determination to squeeze as much as possible out of a dramatic construct. The trilogy's first play, Table Manners, offers a typical Ayckbourn scenario with family traumas played against each other in the constrained setting of a dining room. In the second and third plays, Living Together and Round and Round the Garden, the audience is exposed to simultaneous layers of action that occur in two other venues, the living room and garden, when characters are not onstage in the dining room. Each play makes sense on its own, but the trilogy taken as a whole embodies a vision of this family that is larger than the sum of the individual parts. Aychbourn has also been known for rather experimental staging. The Way Upstream (1982), for example, is set on and around a boat and requires flooding the stage. Ayckbourn's later plays reflect a bleak vision of society. In Woman in Mind (1985) and Henceforward (1987), Aychbourn's characters have become increasingly complex, and he reveals himself as an intense social commentator. Other recent plays include It Could Be Any One of Us (1983), Man of the Moment (1990), and Body Language (1991). Since the 1970s, Ayckbourn has written at least one play a season; the premieres are always at a small local theater that he runs in the resort town of Scarborough. 020


Heteropoda davidbowie is the name given to which rare yellow creature in 2009?

Rare Yellow Hairy Malaysian Spider Named for David Bowie - Towleroad Towleroad The Guardian reports on Heteropoda davidbowie : "The giant yellow – and very hairy – spider…is the most recent discovery of German spider specialist Peter Jäger, who has found 200 new species in the past 10 years. Most of these arachnids are endangered, and by naming spiders after celebrities Jäger hopes to attract public attention to the dangers facing each species. 'It is working against time,' he says. 'Along with the species, we are also quickly losing genetic resources that have evolved over more than 300 million years.'" Share269 Like269 Columns Football Players Could Come Out as Gay Together (Because, Safety in Numbers) Says FA Sports Chief: VIDEO England’s Football Association (FA) chairman Greg Clarke has said he has spoken to gay players and he hopes several players might come out at the same time so that the media would not focus on one person. Clarke added that that Gareth Southgate’s suc… Actor, Writer, and Facebook Talk Show Host Jeffery Self Got Engaged with the Help of a Trader Joe’s Orange Jeffery Self, the writer and actor (30 Rock, Desperate Housewives, Shameless) who has made a name for himself with a Facebook Live talk show streamed from his bed in L.A., got engaged to his partner Augie on Sunday, and it was a complete surprise. Wr… Kellyanne Conway Accuses Meryl Streep of ‘Inciting People’s Worst Instincts’ for Criticizing Trump – WATCH Trump flunky Kellyanne Conway hit FOX & Friends and CNN’s New Day to strike back at Meryl Streep for her truth-telling on the Golden Globes and tried to deflect Donald Trump’s bullying and unpresidential behavior by bringing up the fo…


The 2008 film ‘Valkyrie’ depicts the 1944 plot to assassinate which political figure?

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Tansu Ciller was the first woman Prime Minister of which European country?

Tansu Ciller | Turkish prime minister and economist | Britannica.com Turkish prime minister and economist Written By: Turkish prime minister and economist born Tansu Çiller, (born 1946, Istanbul, Turkey), Turkish economist and politician, who was Turkey ’s first female prime minister (1993–96). Turkish Prime Minister Tansu Ciller (left) and the prime minister-designate, Mesut Yilmaz, 1996. Burhan Ozbilici—AP/Wide World Çiller was born to an affluent family in Istanbul . After graduating from the University of the Bosporus with a degree in economics , she continued her studies in the United States , where she earned graduate degrees from the Universities of New Hampshire and Connecticut and attended Yale University . Çiller returned to Turkey to teach and, at age 36, became the nation’s youngest full professor. Together with her husband, she amassed some $60 million through real estate speculation. Çiller joined the ruling True Path Party (Doğru Yol Partisi; DYP) in 1990. The following year she was elected to parliament and was named economics minister in Prime Minister Süleyman Demirel ’s coalition government. Although she advocated greater privatization of state-owned firms and a balanced budget, it was during her tenure as economics minister that government debt soared and the country suffered a downgrading of its international credit rating. Despite these woes, Çiller was selected to replace Demirel as prime minister in 1993. As she assumed power, Çiller faced increased Kurdish unrest in southeastern Turkey and the pressing need to reduce government spending. In the December 1995 general election, Necmettin Erbakan led the Welfare (Refah) Party, an Islamist party, to victory. When forming a coalition proved difficult for Erbakan, however, Çiller’s DYP and the Motherland (Anavatan) Party agreed to cooperate in an attempt to block the Islamists from power. Çiller and her rival, Motherland leader Mesut Yılmaz, agreed to rotate the premiership, with Yılmaz serving first. The coalition soon fell apart, however, and Erbakan was given another opportunity. This time it was the Welfare Party and Çiller’s DYP that agreed to a partnership in which Çiller and Erbakan would alternate as prime minister. Although the Turkish national legislature confirmed the unlikely coalition, fears that the Welfare Party was attempting to Islamicize the country soon led the military to force Erbakan to resign, and it was Yılmaz, not Çiller, who was chosen to form a new coalition. Çiller was reelected as the DYP’s leader in 1999, but, after the party fared poorly in the 2002 elections, she stepped down. Learn More in these related articles:


Which London Underground station has the longest escalator?

London Underground: 150 fascinating Tube facts - Telegraph Telegraph 150 London Underground facts (including the birth of Jerry Springer in East Finchley station) It's closed today, but it's still interesting Credit: John Stillwell Jolyon Attwooll , Travel writer 9 January 2017 • 11:00am You can't ride it today, thanks to industrial action. But you can learn a few things about the Tube instead.  1. There is only one Tube station which does not have any letters of the word 'mackerel' in it: St John's Wood. 2. The average speed on the Underground is 20.5 miles per hour including station stops. 3. The busiest Tube station is Waterloo, which was used by around 95 million passengers in 2015. In 2014 Oxford Circus took top spot, in 2009 it was Victoria, and in 2005 it was King's Cross,  4. On the Metropolitan line, trains can reach over 60mph. The Night Tube service started on August 19, 2016 Credit: AFP or licensors/DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS 5. The shortest distance between two adjacent stations on the underground network is only 260 metres. The tube journey between Leicester Square and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line takes only about 20 seconds, but costs £4.90 (cash fare). Yet it still remains one of the most popular journeys with tourists. 6. Many tube stations were used as air-raid shelters during the Second World War, but the Central Line was even converted into a fighter aircraft factory that stretched for over two miles, with its own railway system. Its existence remained an official secret until the 1980s. 7. Angel has the Underground's longest escalator at 60m/197ft, with a vertical rise of 27.5m. 8. The shortest escalator is Stratford, with a vertical rise of 4.1m. 9. Only 45 per cent of the Underground is actually in tunnels. 10. The longest distance between stations is on the Metropolitan line from Chesham to Chalfont & Latimer: a total of only 3.89 miles. The history of the Tube in pictures 11. The longest continuous tunnel is on the Northern line and runs from East Finchley to Morden (via Bank), a total of 17.3 miles. 12. Aldgate Station, on the Circle and Metropolitan Lines, is built on a massive plague pit, where more than 1,000 bodies are buried. 13. The longest journey without change is on the Central line from West Ruislip to Epping, and is a total of 34.1 miles. 14. The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. 15. In Central London the deepest station below street level is also the Northern line. It is the DLR concourse at Bank, which is 41.4 metres below. Only 45 per cent of the Underground is actually in tunnels 16. The TARDIS, (Dr Who’s transport) can be found outside Earl’s Court station. Or at least an old police call box can. 17. The London Underground manages about 10 per cent of all green spaces in London. 18. Wildlife observed on the Tube network includes woodpeckers, deer, sparrowhawk, bats, grass snakes, great crested newts, slow worms. 19. Over 47 million litres water are pumped from the Tube each day, enough to fill a standard leisure centre swimming pool (25 metres x 10 metres) every quarter of an hour. 20. The London Underground trains were originally steam powered. 21. The station with the most platforms is Baker Street with 10 (Moorgate also has 10 platforms but only six are used by Tube trains - others are used by overground trains). 22.The District Line has the most stations: 60. There are 270 stations on the network Credit: Dominic Lipinski 23. The Waterloo and City Line has the fewest stations (no intermediate stations) 24. The Underground name first appeared on stations in 1908. 25. London Underground has been known as the Tube since 1890 due to the shape of the tunnels. 26. The first deep-level electric railway line also opened in 1890. 27. The Tube's logo is known as “the roundel” (a red circle crossed by a horizontal blue bar) 28. The station with the most escalators is Waterloo with 23. 29. The total number of passengers carried during 2013/14 was 1.265 billion – making it the world's 11th busiest metro. 30. The highest station above sea lev


Elizabeth Anne Everest was the childhood nanny of which British Prime Minister?

Who was Winston Churchill? Facts and Information | Primary Facts Who was Winston Churchill? Facts and Information Posted on Here are some facts about the British Prime Minister who is best known for his leadership during World War 2 . Facts About Winston Churchill’s Childhood and Early Life Winston Churchill was born on 30th November 1874 at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. His parents were Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill. Winston Churchill was not a very good pupil at school. Winston did not have a very close relationship with either of his parents. He was, however, close to his nanny, Elizabeth Anne Everest. Winston’s father died at the age of 45 in 1895. Churchill had quite a severe lisp which he worked hard to deal with when giving speeches. Winston got married to Clementine Hozier on 12th September 1908. Winston had five children, Diana, Randolph, Sara, Marigold and Mary. Marigold died when she was very young – she got septicaemia. Winston Churchill’s Military Record In 1893 Churchill applied to join the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. He chose to join the calvary and became a Second-Lieutenant in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars. Alongside his military career, Churchill also wrote about the conflicts he witnessed. This made him extra money and it also allowed him to experience a range of different battles, strategies and military situations. Winston Churchill was sent to Cuba (where he discovered Cuban cigars), India and Sudan. Churchill left the British Army on 5th May 1899. As a war reporter he went to South Africa to cover the Second Boer War. He was captured and made a Prisoner of War in Pretoria. Winston managed to escape from the POW camp. Churchill joined the South African Light Horse (although he was still a war reporter). Winston Churchill was made First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911. In this role, Churchill set about modernising Britain’s battleships. He was forced to resign from his post in 1915 because he had been heavily involved in planning the Battle of Gallipoli ( World War 1 ) – which was a massive disaster. Churchill rejoined the British Army and served as a Lieutenant-Colonel. Winston Churchill and Politics Churchill won the seat for Oldham in 1900. He started off as a member of the Conservative Party but he defected to the Liberal Party in 1904. In 1908 Churchill introduced a bill to set up Britain’s first minimum wages. Churchill rejoined the Conservative Party in 1925. Churchill was made Chancellor of the Exchequer, but he didn’t really do very well in this job. During the build-up to World War 2 , Winston Churchill gave numerous speeches about the need to rearm against Germany. Winston Churchill and World War 2 On the day that Britain declared war on Germany, Winston Churchill was made First Lord of the Admiralty (the post he held during World War 1) and a member of the War Cabinet. Neville Chamberlain resigned on 10th May 1940. Churchill became Prime Minister. Churchill gave many memorable speeches that inspired the British public, such as the ‘finest hour’ speech and the speech given before the Battle of Britain. At the end of World War 2, Churchill was a hero to the British people and many thought his leadership was the biggest reason for the defeat of Hitler. Churchill was defeated in the 1945 election. Churchill was seen as a fantastic war leader, but the public didn’t think he could lead the country in times of peace. Churchill served as Leader of the Opposition for 6 years. Churchill became Prime Minister for the second time in October 1951. He resigned in April 1955. Winston Churchill – Retirement


In which country was the 2010 golf Ryder Cup competition held?

Why the Ryder Cup Is the Most Underrated Sports Competition in the World | Bleacher Report Why the Ryder Cup Is the Most Underrated Sports Competition in the World Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories Jamie Squire/Getty Images European fans bring plenty of color to the Ryder Cup matches. 1.1K 1 Comment It’s hard to imagine an event that has the potential to be attended by over 200,000 fans over the course of six days, watched on television by untold millions of television viewers and be as fiercely contested as any other sports competition would not be considered among the world’s most elite events. But believe it or not, the Ryder Cup , golf’s ultimate team competition, suffers that fate every two years. Despite featuring a field of elite professional golfers who play for pride of country and no financial compensation, this biennial battle of golf and nerves is some of the most riveting athletic competition ever. The patriotic passion that is stirred by these matches is nearly unparalleled in the universe of great sporting events, with perhaps only soccer’s World Cup surpassing it. The Ryder Cup wasn’t always that way, however, as the United States team regularly thumped Great Britain & Ireland all but three times from the event’s inception until 1985. But when the decision was made to include all of Europe on the team, the pendulum swung with the addition of players like Seve Ballesteros and Bernhard Langer made the matches much more competitive. That increased the passion level among the players and then the fans. That led to bitterness, accusations of cheating at one point, acts of supreme sportsmanship and gamesmanship and great acrimony. Then came 1991 and the War by the Shore, the Ryder Cup that was infused with even more patriotic feelings as a result of what was going on in the Middle East. It has everything a sports fan could want: long-standing bitterness over past incidents, the greatest players in the game (of the 24 players at Medinah Country Club this week, the lowest-ranked player in the World Golf Rankings is 35th) and the highest level of pressure any athlete could be place under. And where does that pressure come from? Well, unlike every other major sporting event except the World Cup, players in the Ryder Cup are representing their country. They’re not playing for a team based in a specific city, this is for a country. Players from all eras are quick to admit that playing for a major championship is one sort of pressure, but playing for your country is a much different and more intense sort of pressure. The players love the event. In the back of their minds for two years leading up to the event, they work hard to qualify for the Ryder Cup team. When they finally make it, they count down the days until it starts. Stepping on the first tee of the first day matches, they all feel nerves like they’ve never felt before. Fervent golf fans, as well as the casual fans, tune in more to these three days of golf than any other. But despite all that, the Ryder Cup still doesn’t receive the kind of respect that events like the Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament and, in other countries, the World Cup. Why is that? Well, I can’t really think of many. One possibility that Ryder Cup is underrated is the time of year it’s held. It’s always at the end of golf season, in early fall. And really, it’s not so much that it’s held in the fall, it’s more that it’s held early in football season. High school, college and professional teams have begun their seasons and for sports fans sometimes golf fades off their radar. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the Ryder Cup is held every other year instead of every year like the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup playoffs or World Series. But it’s set up that way to help create the incredible interest that builds between events. And while it’s true that while the Ryder Cup won’t have the economic impact of a Super Bowl, estimates are that the greater Chicago area will see a multi-million dollar boost as a result of the Ryder Cup. Via chicagobusiness.com , “As


In 1999, who became the first female President of Switzerland?

Switzerland Names First Woman To Serve as President of Cabinet - The New York Times The New York Times World |Switzerland Names First Woman To Serve as President of Cabinet Search Switzerland Names First Woman To Serve as President of Cabinet By REUTERS Interior Minister Ruth Dreifuss was elected President today by Parliament, the first woman to serve in that post. ''Today Switzerland proved it is numb without its women,'' she told cheering crowds outside Parliament in Bern. ''We have taken up the torch of generations before us,'' said Miss Dreifuss, a Social Democrat who has been serving as Vice President. ''For dozens and dozens of years we've been fighting for equality between men and women. Today we have affirmed this equality.'' Until 1971 women did not have the right to vote on federal issues in Switzerland. As President -- a largely ceremonial post -- Miss Dreifuss will preside over the seven-member Cabinet in 1999. The presidency rotates among the ministers on a yearly basis, with succession determined by seniority. The parliamentary vote is little more than a seal of approval. Miss Dreifuss, who toasted the crowds braving the cold, champagne in hand, received 158 of 210 votes. Advertisement Continue reading the main story She is also the first Jew to serve in the post, and the president of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities welcomed her election. ''We think it is a good thing that we have a President of Jewish descent in Switzerland,'' said the head of the federation, Rolf Bloch. ''But I do not think that this was a demonstration for or against Jews.'' In 1993 Miss Dreifuss became only the second woman and the first Jew to serve in the Cabinet. There are about 17,000 Jews among Switzerland's 7.3 million people. Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy Miss Dreifuss said she refused to be a fig leaf for a male-dominated Government. ''I don't want to be treated -- bouquets of flowers and all -- as though I were only a piece of jewelry for the confederation,'' she said. ''I'm just opening the door for other women.'' The President has no express power to set policy, a privilege reserved for the Cabinet as a whole. Within the four-party coalition Cabinet, the President is considered first among equals. Miss Dreifuss served as Interior Minister in a period of profound national soul-searching over the country's future goals and wartime past. As Switzerland marked its 150th anniversary as a modern state this year, it grappled with issues like the future of its neutrality in the face of European integration. At the same time, it came under attack from critics who painted the country and its secretive banks as cold-hearted profiteers from Nazi-era suffering. The often bitter dispute at times sparked anti-Jewish sentiment. Miss Dreifuss welcomed a landmark $1.25 billion settlement in August between Swiss banks and Holocaust survivors who accused banks of hoarding survivors' assets. A former journalist and trade union secretary, Miss Dreifuss holds a degree in economics and speaks French, German, English, Spanish and some Italian.


Who wrote the 1902 autobiography ‘The Story of My Life’?

Helen Keller—In Her Own Words Helen Keller—In Her Own Words The 100th Anniversary of The Story of My Life Helen Keller began writing The Story of My Life in 1902, when she was 22 years old and still a student at Radcliffe College, the sister school of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Helen Keller, on her graduation from Radcliffe College, circa 1904 The Story of My Life contains three parts. The first is Helen Keller's autobiographical account of her life from childhood to the beginning of her studies at Radcliffe. This chronicle describes the transformation of Helen's life brought about by the arrival of Anne Sullivan, her teacher and mentor, when she succeeded in conveying to Helen the "mystery of language." Part II contains Helen's letters to family and friends, arranged in chronological sequence, and documents her growth in thought and expression through her writing. The introduction and editorial comments in this section were contributed by John Macy, an editor of the Youth's Companion magazine and an instructor at Harvard who became the literary agent for Ms. Keller and editor of many of her works. The third part, a supplementary section, contains an account of Helen Keller's life and education written by John Macy, based for the most part on the records and observations of Anne Sullivan. The Story of My Life first appeared as a serial of several installments in the Ladies Home Journal in 1902 and was met with universal acclaim. In 1903 it was published in book form by Doubleday, Page & Co. and became a critical and commercial success. The Story of My Life has become an enduring classic of American literature. It was always to be the most popular of Helen Keller's works, with numerous editions published throughout the years. Today, the book is available in more than 50 languages, including most European languages, Swedish, Russian, and Japanese, as well as Marathi, Pushtu, Tagalog, and Vedu. The American Foundation for the Blind—the organization to which Helen Keller devoted more than 40 years of her life—is presenting this special online edition of The Story of My Life to commemorate the centennial of the book's publication. Throughout this edition, spelling and punctuation are rendered as they were in the original. The photographs, taken from the Helen Keller Archives of the American Foundation for the Blind, are for the most part those printed in the original. When an original photograph was unavailable, the closest possible facsimile was used. AFB was founded in 1921 and for decades guided by Helen Keller—an inspiring, courageous woman who fervently believed that blind people, with just a little help, can lead independent lives and give much more to society than they will ever take. Today, there are many more people, from newborns to the growing elder population, in need of a helping hand than Helen Keller ever imagined. With your support, the American Foundation for the Blind can reach out to those who need help . Thank you for your support.


The Andaman Sea is known by what other name?

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The John Bunn Lifetime Achievement is an annual prize given in which sport?

A comprehensive list of Pat Summitt's career achievements | Nashville Post A comprehensive list of Pat Summitt's career achievements Along with 1,098 career victories, legendary Lady Vols coach collected numerous awards, honors authors Staff Reports Getty Images Pat Summitt won more games than any other NCAA basketball coach (men’s or women’s), was inducted into six Halls of Fame and collected a vast assortment of annual and career coaching honors. A rundown of her achievements, as compiled by the University of Tennessee Athletics Department: MAJOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS In 38 seasons as head coach at Tennessee (1974-2012), she coached 161 student-athletes and produced a 1,098-208 record (.840). Her program maintained a 100-percent graduation rate for players who completed their eligibility at Tennessee. In August of 2012, the 122nd player under her watch graduated and entered graduate school for her final playing season as a Lady Vol. Summitt's career victory total was the most of any coach in the history of NCAA men's or women's basketball at the time of her retirement. She guided her teams to eight NCAA National Championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2008). Tennessee made an unprecedented 31-consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to a record 18 NCAA Final Fours, winning eight times and finishing second on five occasions. Her squads won a combined 32 SEC regular season and tournament championships (16 regular season/16 tournament). Tennessee's record during 33 years of play in the SEC under her watch was 317-44 (.878) in the regular season and 69-17 (.802) during the postseason tournament. She produced 21 WBCA/Kodak/State Farm All-Americans who earned 36 honors. A total of 39 of her players earned All-SEC distinction, combining to garner 82 honors. Fourteen of her players went on to compete in the Olympic Games. Sent 34 of her players on to the WNBA, including 15 drafted in the first round and three picked No. 1 overall. At the time of her retirement in 2012, 78 who were mentored by Summitt in the UT program worked in basketball coaching or administrative positions. Coached U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team to gold medal at 1984 Los Angeles Olympiad. Also selected as assistant on 1980 U.S. Olympic Team and for various other international competitions. Was co-captain player on silver-medal-winning 1976 U.S. Olympic squad while employed as coach at Tennessee. MAJOR COACHING AWARDS Summitt was named as the Naismith Coach of the Century in April 2000. In July 2009, The Sporting News named the "50 Greatest Coaches of All-Time." Summitt was voted 11th and was the only woman on the list. She became the first female recipient of the Legends of Coaching Award, which was adopted by the John R. Wooden Award Committee in 1999. The award recognizes the lifetime achievement of coaches who exemplify the late Coach Wooden's high standards of coaching success and personal achievement. After winning her eighth NCAA title, Summitt received the prestigious John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching lifetime achievement award in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 12, 2008. In 1990, Summitt received the most prestigious award given by the Basketball Hall of Fame, the John Bunn Award. Summitt was the first female to receive the award in the Hall's history. Named 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year (along with Sportsman of the Year, Duke men's coach Mike Krzyzewski on Dec. 6, 2011). Summitt was named 1987, 1989, 1994, 1998 and 2004 Naismith College Coach of the Year and 1998 AP Coach of the Year. She was chosen WBCA/Converse Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1995 and the IKON/WBCA Coach of the Year in 1998. She was named SEC Coach of the Year eight times (1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011). HALL OF FAME MEMBERSHIPS Summitt was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Oct. 13, 2000, the first time she was eligible for the Hall's ballot. A little more than a year earlier, Summitt was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in the 1999 inaugural


Dunlop - Cheese.com Find over 1750 specialty cheeses from 74 countries in the world's greatest cheese resource Photo Credit: Dunlop Dairy Dunlop Dunlop is a traditional hard Scottish cheese made from pasteurised cow's milk of Ayrshire breed. Named after the village of Dunlop in East Ayrshire, Scotland, the cheese is made using vegetarian rennet, which makes it suitable for vegetarians. A sweet milk cheese, its popularity drizzled in the Second World War but now it is appreciated for its pairings with whisky, recipes or eating on its own. Developed by Barbara Gilmour in the 1700s, the cheese shares similarities with Cheddar cheese but is softer. When young, the cheese develops a nutty flavour and smooth, close texture. As it matures, the texture becomes firm and builds up sharp flavours. It is matured for a minimum of 6 months. A variant of Dunlop is smoked over beechwood to add an extra layer of flavour. Made from pasteurized cow 's milk


US investigative reporter and author Clifford Irving is best known for his 1971 hoax autobiography of which reclusive businessman?

Clifford irving Clifford Irving Publications back to playlist Thirty-seven years ago this week, the nation was enthralled with the scandal that Clifford Irving 's biography of Howard Hughes may be a fraud. published: 21 Jan 2009 views: 33865 Howard Hughes Biography author, Clifford Irving , and his lawyer, Martin Ackerman, speak to press  You can license this story through AP Archive : http ://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/9ad5596dbdf8c40e2485625aebfff0cc Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork published: 23 Jul 2015 views: 1021 Interview with Edith Irving , wife of Clifford Irving , currently serving 2 months in prison for her part in the the forgery of the Howard Hughes Biography You can license this story through AP Archive : http ://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/6ee74b9af3597a5e8ece3af5757fb74b Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork published: 23 Jul 2015 views: 1071 a short film by Lisa Russell about the Clifford Irving - Howard Hughes biography case, one of Alan Hruska 's most famous cases as a litigator published: 18 Apr 2014 views: 438 Clifford Irving , found guilty of faking Howard Hughe's autobiography, begins serving a prison sentence.  You can license this story through AP Archive : http ://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/d84f6aed77632b3b13e7ab2f7ceba072 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork published: 21 Jul 2015 views: 356 Clifford Irving , writer of false "autobiography" of Howard Hughes , is released in New York and speaks to reporters.  You can license this story through AP Archive : http ://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/e9013a0437aee529467c0c5650645f9c Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork published: 23 Jul 2015 views: 219 Lasciatevi trasportare dalla voce di Carlo Lucarelli del radiodramma di Radio DeeJay ! In questa puntata ci viene raccontata la storia dello scrittore che ha ingannato il mondo, Clifford Irving . published: 25 Sep 2014 views: 9680 Actor Richard Gere discusses Clifford Irving , whom Gere plays in the movie " The Hoax ". SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose : http ://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBE Connect with Charlie Rose Online : Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotCom Like Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK : http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebook Follow Charlie Rose on TWITTER : http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitter Follow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM : http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagram About Charlie Rose: Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America 's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, " Charlie 's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation ... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today." Richard Gere Talks With Charlie Rose | Charlie Rose http://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose published: 13 Apr 2007 views: 19231 Featuring an interview with Clifford Irving - and the work of Joseph , Sofia , Sophie , Veronica , Nathan , Boris and (a posthumous) Orson Welles . With footage from " F for Fake ," ( 1975 ). published: 11 Mar 2010 views: 752 Martin Ackerman, Lawyer for Clifford Irving , charged with fraud over Howard Hughees diaries gives statement to the press  You can license this story through AP Archive : http ://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/f41e6f339fcb9ad34a66790ead9b9e17 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork published: 21 Jul 2015 views: 57 Clifford Irving Clifford Michael Irving (born November 5, 1930) is an American investigative reporter and novelist. Although he has written and published twenty books under his own name, he is best known for a fictional " autobiography " of Howard Hughes in the early 1970s. After Hughes denounced him and sued the publisher, McGraw-Hill , Irving confes


Quercus is the Latin name for which tree?

List of All Oak Tree Species Names and Types List of All Oak Tree Species Names and Types Picture of an English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) outside Warwick Castle, Worcestershire, England. Tree Acorns for Oak Tree Identification. Oak is the most common name for trees listed in the genus Quercus. There are a few species that exhibit a shrub type growth form instead of a tree form. There are both deciduous and evergreen species and some are semi-evergreen. Currently there are approximately 600 different species listed in the Quercus (Oak) genus. The tree name "Oak" is also used for the common names of some species in related genera, especially those listed in the Lithocarpus genus. Species of the Quercus (Oak) genus are native to many woodlands in the Northern hemisphere, from the cold Northern forests to tropical Asian Jungles and Central America. The Oak tree is well known for its reproductive fruit, a nut called an "Acorn", that develops in a cup like structure, a "Cupule". Each acorn contains one seed (rarely two or three) and takes 6 to 18 months to mature, depending on the species. The flowers are catkins, produced in the spring. Oaks have spirally arranged leaves, with a lobed margin in many species; some have serrated leaves or entire leaves with a smooth margin. Some evergreen Oak trees (especially certain American Species) are given a grouping common name called "Live Oak". This name applies to different species that have an evergreen growth habit, and does not reflect any taxonomic classification group, as these species are distantly related in some cases. Thus, evergreen Oaks (Live Oaks) can be considered to be a type of Oak tree, only as far as that they are an evergreen type of Oak. Evergreen Oaks (Live Oaks) are identified by the % symbol in the list below. Facts about the Quercus Genus of Trees Genus Latin Scientific Name: Quercus Genus Latin Name Pronunciation: KWER-kus Genus Latin Name Meaning: Latin name for Oak genus Genus Common Names = Oak Number of Taxa in the Quercus Genus ≈ 600. List of Oak Hybrids List of All Oak Trees, Quercus Genus - Selected species, taxa types, organized by scientific Latin botanical name first and common names second Evergreen Oaks (Live Oaks) are identified by the % symbol. Tip; Enter "%" in the search box above table for a list of Live Oaks Only. List of Oak Tree Names Botanical Tree Name


Who plays the villainous Soviet agent Irina Spalko in the 2008 film ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’?

Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull - Film Review and Listings Starring: Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, John Hurt, Ray Winstone Director: Steven Spielberg Listings: London | Rest of UK and Ireland Following an encounter with Soviet agents led by villainous Irina Spalko at the height of the Cold War, Professor Jones returns home to Marshall College with his plucky sidekick Mac. The dean of the college reports that government forces are putting pressure on him to fire Indiana. Shocked by this turn of events, Indiana decides to leave town for a while and is intercepted by Mutt, a young man with a tantalising proposition: if the archaeologist will help him carry out a deeply personal mission, Mutt will lead Indiana and Mac to the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator. LondonNet Film Review Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull The most eagerly anticipated film of the summer takes its sweet time cutting to the first chase (a spectacular shootout in the warehouse from the end of Raiders Of The Lost Ark), but we won't: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is only half of a great movie... During the action sequences, when director Steven Spielberg is on a sure footing, this fourth film in the blockbusting series is an absolute joy, delivering adrenaline-pumping thrills and spills interspersed with smart one-liners like when Indy attempts to swing onto an accelerating jeep but miscalculates the speed and trajectory. "Damn, I thought that was closer!" he rues. It's a glorious nostalgia trip, returning to the good ole days when the hero actually bleeds during a fistfight, or he risks life and limb by leaping from one moving vehicle to the next without the aid of hidden wires or digital trickery. Unfortunately, the hocus pocus storyline holding all these breathtaking set pieces together is both gossamer thin and preposterous. About 40 minutes into the film, Indiana (Harrison Ford) sits in a diner and delivers a potted history lesson on crystal skulls, explaining that these dazzling artefacts, possibly of Mayan origin, are rumoured to be vessels for power beyond our wildest imagining. "Power? What kind of power?" asks his young protege excitedly, echoing the thoughts of everyone in the audience. "I don't know kid, it's just a story," replies Indy wearily. You suspect that line is actually screenwriter David Koepp cheekily asking us to forgive the gaping plot holes and sloppy characterization, but you can only cut Indy so much slack. The ramshackle narrative begins at an airfield in 1957 Nevada where our fedora-clad adventurer and pal Mac (Ray Winstone) first encounter villainous Soviet agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) and her gun-toting goons. Indy whip-cracks and wisecracks his way out of trouble, and returns to Marshall College where Dean Stanforth (Jim Broadbent) asks the professor to take "an indefinite leave of absence". A chance encounter at the railway station with a rebellious greaser called Mutt (Shia LaBeouf), an acquaintance of Indy's old pal Professor Oxley (John Hurt), sets the archaeologist on a quest to locate the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator. Alas, Irina and her henchmen also seek the artefact, and they intend to use Indy to find it - by threatening to kill old flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) if he doesn't help him. It's been almost 20 years since Ford last flexed his trusty bullwhip as the eponymous treasure hunter but he's in remarkably good shape for his pensionable years, performing many of his own stunts. Still, the script continually pokes fun at his age, like when Mutt looks around the professor's home and quips, "What are you, like 80?" There are plentiful visual and verbal references to earlier films, with fond farewells for Sean Connery and Denholm Elliott and a tantalising glimpse of the Ark of the Covenant, plus a welcome return for Marion, the love of Indy's life. She generates delicious sexual tension with Ford's grouchy adventurer and you end up wishing her character could have been introduced much earlier to perk up a dull, plot-driven mi


The Watford Gap service station is on which British motorway?

Watford Gap Services M1 - Motorway Services Information Watford Gap Services M1 Other ratings from visitors to the site Truckers Type: Separate facilities for each carriageway, but linked by a pedestrian footbridge Operator: RoadChef Eat-In Food: Northbound: Costa, Fresh Food Cafe, McDonald's. Southbound: Costa, Restbite, The Burger Company Takeaway Food / General: WHSmith Other Non-Food Shops: Fone Bitz, Cotton Traders (Northbound only) Picnic Area: yes Children's Playground: Yes Cash Machines in main building: Yes (transaction charge applies) Parking Charges: Free for the first 2 hours, then the following charges apply for up to 24 hours Cars £10 HGV £21 HGV with £10 food voucher £23 Caravans/Medium Goods Vehicles/Large Motor Homes £21 Other Facilities/Information: HSBC, National Westminster Cash Machines, Toilets Including Disabled And Baby Changing Facilities, Shower, Amusements Motel: Days Inn


Did Anne Boleyn Really Have Six Fingers on One Hand? Did Anne Boleyn Really Have Six Fingers on One Hand? Another Myth of Women's History Anne Boleyn with Henry VIII.  Hulton Archive / Getty Images By Jone Johnson Lewis Updated February 01, 2016. During the reign of Anne Boleyn 's daughter, Queen Elizabeth I , a Catholic writer, Nicholas Sander, wrote a description of the long-dead Anne Boleyn, describing her as having a projecting tooth, a large "wen" (mole or goiter) under her chin and six fingers on her right hand. She was described during her lifetime as not particularly beautiful, with a long neck and large eyes. Some evidence is that she had a small growth on her right hand near the nail, and that may have served as the basis of the rumor of her six-fingered hand. Is It True? This is another myth of women's history and is unlikely to be true. Why Disbelieve It? There is a lack of evidence during her lifetime. There is also an interest in discrediting Anne, for the author of the first appearance in print of the charge. A Catholic would have had reason to try to discredit the queen consort of Henry VIII for whom Henry broke with the Roman Catholic church in order to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon . continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World


The story of the New York gang ‘The Dead Rabbits’ is told in which 2002 film?

View All Photos (33) Movie Info The violent rise of gangland power in New York City at a time of massive political corruption and the city's evolution into a cultural melting pot set the stage for this lavish historical epic, which director Martin Scorsese finally brought to the screen almost 30 years after he first began to plan the project. In 1846, as waves of Irish immigrants poured into the New York neighborhood of Five Points, a number of citizens of British and Dutch heritage who were born in the United States began making an open display of their resentment toward the new arrivals. William Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), better known as "Bill the Butcher" for his deadly skill with a knife, bands his fellow "Native Americans" into a gang to take on the Irish immigrants; the immigrants in turn form a gang of their own, "The Dead Rabbits," organized by Priest Vallon (Liam Neeson). After an especially bloody clash between the Natives and the Rabbits leaves Vallon dead, his son goes missing; the boy ends up in a brutal reform school before returning to the Five Points in 1862 as Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio). Now a strapping adult who has learned how to fight, Amsterdam has come to seek vengeance against Bill the Butcher, whose underworld control of the Five Points through violence and intimidation dovetails with the open corruption of New York politician "Boss" Tweed (Jim Broadbent). Amsterdam gradually penetrates Bill the Butcher's inner circle, and he soon becomes his trusted assistant. Amsterdam also finds himself falling for Jenny Everdeane (Cameron Diaz), a beautiful but street-smart thief who was once involved with Bill. Amsterdam is learning a great deal from Bill, but before he can turn the tables on the man who killed his father, Amsterdam's true identity is exposed, even though he has concealed it from nearly everyone, including Jenny. Gangs Of New York was the first film in two years from actor Leonardo DiCaprio; ironically, it was at one time scheduled to open on the same day as Catch Me if You Can, the Steven Spielberg project that DiCaprio began filming immediately after Gangs wrapped. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Rating: R (for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language) Genre:


An Insulinoma is a tumour of which organ of the body?

What insulinomas are Insulinomas are rare tumours that start in the insulin making cells of the pancreas. These cells are called pancreatic islet cells. Insulinomas are also called islet cell tumours. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in the blood. It helps glucose to move from the blood into body cells. Islet cells also make other hormones. Insulinomas produce insulin. This leads to symptoms of diabetes. Normally, our blood sugar rises when we eat, which signals to the pancreas to produce more insulin. Once the blood sugar has gone back to normal levels the pancreas stops making insulin. When you have an insulinoma the tumour keeps producing insulin. This means your blood sugar level continues to drop. This can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels. Some insulinomas also produce other hormones such as gastrin. Gastrin is a protein that makes the stomach produce acid to digest food. Most insulinomas are not cancer and 9 out of every 10 insulinomas (90%) are benign tumours. About 1 in 10 people (10%) have more than one tumour. Around 1 out of 10 insulinomas are cancerous (10%). And in about 1 in 10 people (10%) the cancer has spread to another part of the body when it is diagnosed. These are usually slow growing tumours. They can develop in any part of the pancreas. They are very rare and only 1 to 3 people in every million develop them each year. Insulinomas are a type of neuroendocrine tumour. Neuro means nerve and endocrine means hormone producing. Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are tumours that develop in cells that are triggered by nerve cells to produce hormones. Insulinomas belong to a specific group of NETs called gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP NETs). They are also called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs or PETs).    Tests to diagnose insulinoma If you have symptoms of a low blood sugar you will have a blood sugar test. This is quick and easy. The doctor or nurse pricks your finger to get some of your blood. They put the blood into a blood sugar testing machine. If your blood sugar is below 2mmol per litre of blood you will have further blood tests to check the levels of insulin and other hormones in your blood. You may also have blood tests to check for proteins that stop your pancreas making insulin. Other tests you may have include Endoscopic ultrasound MRI scan Endoscopic ultrasound is an ultrasound scan done from inside your body. You have an endoscopy but the endoscope contains a small ultrasound probe. The ultrasound helps the doctor to find areas that might be cancer. They then guide a small needle into the areas to remove a sample of cells ( a biopsy ).   Treating insulinoma The main treatment for insulinomas is surgery . This cures most insulinomas. But surgery is not always possible. Some cancerous insulinomas have already spread when they are diagnosed. If you can’t have surgery you will have drug treatment to control your blood sugar levels and other symptoms. The treatment you have depends on Whether you have one or more tumours Whether the tumour is benign or malignant Whether the tumour has spread to other parts of the body Where in the pancreas the tumours are Your general health Whether you have a familial cancer syndrome Other treatments you may have include The type of surgery you have will depend on Whether you have one or more tumours Where in the pancreas the tumour is The size of the tumour If the tumour is less than 2cm your surgeon may remove just the tumour. They call this enucleation. If the tumour is in the body or tail of the pancreas you may be able to have the operation with a laparoscope. This is also called keyhole surgery. It is a small operation where the surgeon puts a flexible tube filled with optical fibres (a laparoscope) into the body through a small cut. The surgeon looks through the laparoscope to find and remove the tumour. If your tumour is in the head of the pancreas, is larger than 2cm, or you have more than one tumour, you may need to have open surgery. This means having an abdominal operation. You will also have a