The Egyptian God Sobek had the head of which creature?

Sobek | The Crocodile God Of Strength And Power Suchos Sobek | The Crocodile God Of Strength Sobek is the ancient Egyptian god of strength and power. Some myths involve Sobek as the creator of the world, and the ancient Egyptians revered him as far back as the Old Kingdom. He gained celebrity status during the Middle Kingdom when King Amenemhat III took particular interest in the Crocodile God. This 12th Dynasty King gave Sobek a makeover when he merged his likeness with Horus. The Crocodile God © Dain Sandoval - Temple of Kom Ombo The people of ancient Egypt worshiped crocodiles while both loving and fearing them. They were a symbol of power, virility and fertility. As the Crocodile God, Sobek protected the Egyptian army, the pharaohs, and the ancient Egyptian people. His strength and courage allowed the Pharaoh to overcome obstacles and also protected him from evil magic. Sobek first appeared in the Old Kingdom and is portrayed as a full crocodile or as a human with a crocodile head. The Ancient Egyptians kept crocodiles in pools and temples, fed them delicacies and bejeweled them. Mummified crocodiles of all ages have been found in tombs, including eggs with fetuses. Benevolent Yet Unpredictable Sobek is the God of the Nile because he controlled the waters and the fertility of the soil. He is known under several titles, such as “Lord of the Waters,” “The Rager,” and “Lord of Faiyum”. He is also patron of the Military because of his strength, power and prowess. As God of the Nile , Sobek took on the characteristics of the Nile crocodile whom the ancient Egyptians both loved and feared. Crocodiles are ferocious, fearless creatures. Their abundance in the Nile reflects their reproductive abilities. © Dain Sandoval - Mummified Crocodiles Some of Sobek’s attributes include: Aggressive and Violent (thus his association with military prowess) Animalistic (in general, crocodiles operate on pure instinct) Unpredictable and erratic (the embodiment of a crocodile thrashing about) Overtly sexual (crocodiles flourished around the Nile) Strength and Power (military prowess, bodyguard of the Pharaoh) He could bring about sight and renew senses to the dead (the ancient people’s believed he could help them recover from a bad season) Protective (his ferocity enabled him to ward off evil and protect the innocent) Sobek’s Not-So-Reptilian Family Tree Father: Set, the God of thunder, storms, war and chaos. Mother: Neith, the Goddess of war, hunting and wisdom. Wife: Sobek’s wife, Renenutet was the Goddess of Plenty and brought good fortune to the ancient Egyptians. Sons: Sobek is likely the father of Khonsu, the God of the moon and time. Sobek was sometimes also referred to as the father of Khnum and Khonsu. Cohorts: In addition to his wife, several cohorts existed including: Hathor , Heqet, and Taweret.   © Rhys Davenport - Hathor and Sobek   Crocodilopolis and other Cult Centers Sobek was worshiped in several places, there following 3 being the most important cult centers: Shedyet: renamed Crocodilopolis by the Greeks. The ancient Egyptians worshiped a live crocodile named Petsuchos (son of Sobek). They decorated Petsuchos with precious gems and fed him only the finest foods. Petsuchos lived in a temple with sand and a lake, and when the crocodile died, the ancients mummified his remains. After that, another quickly took his place. Nubt: renamed Kom Ombo by the Greeks, this ancient city in Upper Egypt was a thriving military base with control over trade routes. Live crocodiles were kept at the Sobek temple where they were highly revered. Karanis: located in the NE corner of Fayum, this cult center was established under Roman rule and lasted until the year 380 under the rule of Emperor Constantine the Great.   © Dennis Jarvis - Nubt, aka the Kom Ombo Temple Associations and Triads Sobek was closely related to Horus. Because Horus took the form of a crocodile to help retrieve parts of Osiris’ body, Sobek is often considered to be an aspect of Horus. And yet, Sobek was believed to have assisted Isis while giving birth to Horus. Sobek’s clo


Saint Olof is the Patron Saint of which country?

The tragic tale of Saint Olof, patron saint of Norway | Michael Wills The tragic tale of Saint Olof, patron saint of Norway Michael Wills > Three Kings – One… > The tragic tale of… The tragic tale of Saint Olof, patron saint of Norway Olof Haraldsson became king of Norway at the age of twenty in 1015 and was to rule for only thirteen years before he was deposed in 1028. He was a remarkable traveller. Even before his accession to the throne he raided Estonia in 1008 and later England in 1014, in support of King Ethelred, helping to temporarily depose King Canute. Legend has it that he destroyed London Bridge in that year. He spent a winter in Normandy and there became baptised as a Christian. From then on his aim was to unite and Christianise Norway. His methods of conversion were harsh and he alienated many of his people. In a joint campaign in 1026 with the Swedish navy, King Olof suffered a disastrous setback in the battle of the Holy River in southern Sweden, against the combined Danish and English navies. With his fleet destroyed, he had to travel back to his capital, Nidaros  (Trondheim), over land. Within three years, discontent with his reign was so great in Norway that the nobles invited King Canute of Denmark to rule the country. Olof fled to Russia and lived as a guest of Prince Jarolsav in Novgorod. In 1030 he returned to Norway to reassert his claim to the Norwegian throne. He was killed at the battle of Sticklestad near Nidaros.                        A replica Viking longhouse on the site of the Battle of Stiklestad   Subsequently, the English missionary he had taken to Norway, Bishop Grimkell [1] , declared the late king as a saint and this was confirmed by the Pope. And thus the legend of Saint Olof was born. Paradoxically, after death, through his canonisation, Olof had more influence on the Christianisation of Norway than he had when he was alive. Not only did he become the patron saint of Norway, but his cult was embraced by all the Scandinavian countries and even in England, where several churches were dedicated to him. At the end of Danish rule in Norway, Olof’s illegitimate son by his concubine, became King Magnus. Through various royal lines of descent across Europe, the current royal family of Norway is related to King Olof.                                                    Saint Olof’s monument at Stiklestad [1]Subsequently, Grimkell became the first Bishop of Sigtuna in Sweden and then later Bishop of the Selsey Diocese in southern England. Submit a Comment


Who was the creator of Wallace and Gromit?

Welcome | Wallace and Gromit     Welcome to the world of Wallace & Gromit, the home of everything to do with the eccentric inventor and his trusted canine friend. Revisit classic film moments and get to know a little more about Nick Park, creator of one of the best-loved duos in animation. Delve into a history filled with quirky stories and fascinating trivia, as well as following the recent news from the world of Aardman, sharing your own Wallace & Gromit creations, taking part in competitions and much more.   "Won’t you come in? We were just about to have some cheese…"


When Leroy Rosenior was appointed as manager of Torquay for the second time for how many minutes did he last?

Four of football's shortest managerial reigns | Football | The Guardian Soccer Four of football's shortest managerial reigns Internazionale have sacked Gian Piero Gasperini after five competitive games in charge. Here are four other managers whose reigns were brief Brian Clough (left) was manager of Leeds United for just 44 days in 1974. Photograph: Evening Standard/Getty Images Owen Rawlings Wednesday 21 September 2011 10.23 EDT First published on Wednesday 21 September 2011 10.23 EDT Close Brian Clough – Leeds United In 1974, Brian Clough famously endured 44 dismal days as Leeds manager, an episode now recorded on the page and screen . Clough was a surprise appointment at Elland Road; he was already an unpopular figure, having lambasted Don Revie's "dirty" Leeds side for their physical approach in previous years. Clough failed to win over a dressing room fiercely loyal to Revie and was eventually forced out after only one win in six games. Steve Coppell – Manchester City and Bristol City Steve Coppell twice walked out early on clubs during his managerial career. In 1996, Coppell left Manchester City after 33 days in the job, citing stress as the reason for his sudden departure. Fourteen years later, Coppell, who was appointed Crystal Palace manager on four separate occasions, announced his resignation at Bristol City – only three months after taking charge. Coppell explained that he no longer had the requisite passion for the job and announced he would retire from management altogether. Kevin Cullis – Swansea City In 1996, Kevin Cullis was appointed manager of Swansea City, despite never having played professionally and only ever having coached non-league Cradley Town's youth team. Cullis's shortcomings were soon realised by the players and he left the Vetch Field after seven days and two defeats. The players claimed that they had taken control of team matters at half-time of the Swans' 4-0 loss at Blackpool, Cullis's last game in charge Leroy Rosenior – Torquay United Leroy Rosenior lasted only 10 minutes as Torquay manager in 2007. Moments after he had agreed to return to Plainmoor for his second spell at the club, the Gulls were taken over by a local consortium. The new owners decided that they wanted their own man at the club and immediately sacked Rosenior, though they did agree to pay him compensation.


In Australia what name is given to a crayfish?

Crayfish List – Freshwater Crayfish of Australia (2016) | Australian Aquatic Biological Crayfish List – Freshwater Crayfish of Australia (2016) Full Australian Freshwater Crayfish List 2016 This is the list of all the freshwater crayfish species found in Australia. Every currently described freshwater crayfish species in Australia is listed and a photo of each crayfish that has been confirmed is displayed. Currently (January 2016) 142 species are described from Australia. Astacopsis = 3 species More crayfish are being described so stay tuned for updates No. Tasmania, rivers running into Bass Strait and the Arthur River system More Information Victoria & SA  Southern flowing streams west Port Phillip Bay to south eastern corner SA MORE INFORMATION Northern Territory, Japanese Creek, Wessell Island 4 bicarinatus Gray 1845 Northern Territory, Koolatong River in East Arnhem Land, also East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park Cherax_bicarinatus Western Australia, Harvey to Denmark Cherax caini “The Cairns or Northern Yabby” Queensland, Bundaberg to Cairns region MORE INFORMATION Western Australia, Margaret RIver to Denmark 10 New South Wales, coastal from Tweed Heads to the northern side of Manning River. MORE INFORMATION “The Western Blue Claw Yabby” New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, with introduced populations all states MORE INFORMATION South Western Australia, Dunsborough to Windy Harbour Cherax glaber New South Wales, upper reaches of the Clarence River Cherax leckii Western Australia, Moore River to Albany Cherax preissii Northern Territory and Queensland, north coast of Northern Territory and north-east Queensland Cherax quadricarinatus Western Australia, Moore River to Denmark Cherax quincarinatus Queensland, Cape York Peninsula and Badu Island, Torres Strait Cherax rhynchotus Western Australia, upper reaches of Margaret River 27 Victoria, Lilly Pilly Gully, Wilsons Promontory 3 Southern Victoria, north coast Tasmania, King and Flinders islands Engaeus cunicularius Victoria, Yarra River plains, Warburton Engaeus curvisuturus ACT, New South Wales and Victoria Engaeus cymus Western Tasmania and King Island Further Information Victoria, Cape Otway forest, Ferntree Gully MORE INFORMATION Mid north coast of Tasmania 11 Victoria, Lilly Pilly Gully, Wilsons Promontory. Engaeus karnanga Victoria and coastal north-eastern Tasmania Engaeus laevis Victoria, Grampian Ranges to Myrtleford MORE INFORMATION Tasmania, central north and east MORE INFORMATION Victoria, Croajingolong National Park, Mallacoota Engaeus mallacoota Engaeus merosetosus from Waurn Ponds Creek 21 Tasmania, central north and north-east 22 Victoria and southern New South Wales Engaeus orientalis “The Mt. Arthur Burrowing Crayfish” North-east Tasmania, Mount Arthur Victoria, New South Wales border MORE INFORMATION Victoria, Morwell, eastern Strzelecki Ranges 27 South Australia and Victoria, Port Macdonnell to Warrnambool 31 Tasmania, coastal between Burnie and Wynyard ENGAEWA “the Magaret River Burrowing Crayfish” Southt Western Australia, north of Margaret River 2 South Western Australia, Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin Region 3 South Western Australia, north of Margaret River 4 South Western Australia, Northcliffe to Walpole 5 The Narrow Dwarf Crayfish Euastacus angustus 2 New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers and their tributaries MORE INFORMATION The Murray Lobster Euastacus armatus 3 New South Wales, eastern flowing streams Patonga to north of Wollongong. MORE INFORMATION The Sydney Crayfish Euastacus australasiensis 4 The Balan Crayfish Euastacus balanensis 5 Morgan 1986 “The Bidhawal Crayfish” New South Wales and Victoria, south-eastern flowing streams below 550 m.Tributaries of the, Merrice, Nadgee, Wallagaraugh, Genoa and Cann rivers The Bidhawal Crayfish Euastacus bidawalus 6 The Mt Elliot Crayfish Euastacus bindal 7 Queensland, streams above 700 m Lamington National Park Embezee’s crayfish Euastacus binzayedi 8 Victoria and South Australia, Glenelg River and tribu


What drink did TV Detective George Bullman call Nigerian Lager?

National Drinks / Useful Notes - TV Tropes "A broon ale" is a common order for the working class Brit when Oop North . An upper-class Brit in a lower-class pub will almost invariably ask for a wine list, to which the barman will inevitably reply, "Red or White?" Only after repeating this line in response to a series of increasing "elementary" wines will the barman suggest mixing the red and white to produce... not "blush", but "pink". "Blush" is almost as vulgar as "pink". Well on the way to being a Discredited Trope now that you can find two dozen varieties of Australian or South American wine in any supermarket; if it shows up these days it's probably a parody. That said, a working-class pub really isn't the place to be ordering wine unless you want to be seen as pretentious or a "poof"; someone who really disdains beer but finds themselves in such an establishment should ask for scotch or brandy (possibly with soda, if the concept of drinking spirits neat is also too much). In general, a professional or upper-class Brit (if not in the mood for spirits) will have wine. Even if impoverished—then he'll get cheaper wine. Beer is for farmers, proles, and Irishmen. The wine should be French . This has been true since the Middle Ages: the medieval English went positively gaga over a dark rosé called ''clairet'' from Bordeaux , and even after their tastes had shifted to red wine they kept calling their beloved Bordeaux "claret"—and do pronounce the "t" at the end, the word isn't French any longer. Wars with France in the old days led to occasional upper-class grumbling about the availability of French wine, but it did introduce the British to a few of their non-French favourites, particularly sherry; and the old alliance with Portugal gave the English—and later the early Americans—a taste for Madeira and Port. Port in particular proved extremely popular, to the extent that in time English families ended up moving to Portugal and taking control of a large part of the Port industry; to this day many of the most successful brands of Port have British names, for example Cockburn's, Taylor's, Graham's and Sandeman. As with tea, a whole series of rituals have cropped up surrounding the drinking of Port; for instance, the decanter should always be handed around the table from right to left. It is also considered extremely bad form to ask for the decanter directly if another person at the table is "hogging" it; instead, the tradition goes, one should always ask the offending party: "Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?". If the person doesn't take the hint (usually because they haven't heard of the custom) and says "no," you further nudge them by saying, "He's a terribly good chap, but he always forgets to pass the port." The reasons for any of these traditions have been lost to time and in some cases remain the subject of heated debate. If they are in the mood for spirits, an upper crust or professional Briton (as distinguished from the "sophisticates" mentioned below) will generally gravitate toward the brown spirits in the winter and gin-based drinks in the summer. As regards the brown stuff, whisky is the favoured tipple of anyone with a claim on Scottish ancestry and Irish whiskey preferred by people claiming connections to Ireland; those without either may choose between scotch, Irish whiskey, or brandy, although rum may appear among those with a connection to the Navy, and North American whisk(e)ys (particularly American bourbon and Canadian rye) are also somewhat acceptable (especially if the family has a connection to the US or Canada). The brown stuff also tends to be drunk alone or with minimal dilution, while the summer gin tends to be mixed into longer drinks (if only because gin is rather hard to stomach plain). A sophisticated Brit (read: James Bond ) will order a vodka martini — shaken, not stirred , and the drier note Meaning as little vermouth as possible the better. As far as normal (gin) martinis go, Winston Churchill found it necessary only to gaze at the vermouth bottle from across the room while drinking straight


Iranian Embassy Siege and More - Top 8 SAS Operations (We Know About) SHARE: Facebook Twitter The Special Air Service (SAS) was founded by Colonel David Stirling in 1941 as a regiment of the British Army. They were originally a commando force operating behind Axis lines to sabotage transportation and communications, as well as provide support for Allied troops. In 1951, they became a special unit for gathering intelligence, engaging in covert operations, combating terrorism, rescuing hostages, and other things that the government would probably never admit to. A secret organization, their existence became public knowledge in 1980 because of the Iranian Embassy. They were so impressive that other countries decided to set up their own versions of the SAS. The following are among their top eight known operations, to date. 1. Egyptian Air Field Raids: 1942 Taken on 18 January 1943, Colonel David Stirling greets a returning SAS jeep patrol Using American Bantam Jeeps, the SAS attacked five Axis-controlled airfields in Egypt from July 7 to 8, causing the most damage to the one at Bagush. The most successful attacks happened from July 26 to 27, when they hit four more airstrips, including Sidi Haneish and Tamet. Using the new Lewes bomb (a hand-held explosive and incendiary) over 20 planes at Sidi Haneish were destroyed, with the SAS suffering only one casualty. None of the SAS died at Tamet, but they didn’t have enough bombs to destroy the last plane, so Lieutenant Robert Maynel destroyed the cockpit with his bare hands. Within 15 months, the SAS destroyed over 250 planes, prompting the Germans to call Stirling the Phantom Major. 2. Malayan Emergency: 1948 A 1950 photo of an Australian Avro Lincoln bomber dropping 500lb bombs on communist insurgents in the Malayan jungle To rebuild its shattered economy, Britain demanded more of its colonies, forcing many independence movements to become militant. With support from the Soviets, Malayan communist groups fought back. Britain’s response was to call in the army, but that wasn’t  enough, so the SAS, disbanded after WWII, was reestablished. Since much of the fighting took place in the jungles where tin mines and rubber plantations (Malaya’s main source of wealth) were located, small SAS squads were deployed there. Many befriended the locals so they could help engage in search and destroy missions against the insurgents. They also provided ground support for the Air Force which used Agent Orange (a defoliant) for the first time. Though the insurgency failed, Britain lost Malaya, anyway. 3. Assault on Jebel Akhdar: 1957 A Shackleton belonging to 224 Squadron flying in formation near Masirah during the Jebel Akhdar campaign Britain created an alliance with Oman in the 18th century, so when rebels took over three forts on Mt. Jebel Akhdar in 1957, Oman called for help. Since the British were supposed to be leaving Oman, they sent 64 SAS men instead. On January 26, every member of D Squadron walked up 7,000 feet of uphill terrain carrying some 119lbs of equipment, which caused some to faint from exhaustion. A rebel sniper hit a grenade in one of the SAS men’s pack, killing two and injuring another. The forts of Saiq and Bani Habib were taken. But Jebel Akhdar took longer. After making feint operations against outlying positions on the north side of the Jebel Akhdar, they scaled the southern face of the Jebel at night, taking the rebels by surprise. Supplies were parachuted to them once they reached the plateau, which may have misled some of the rebels into thinking that this was an assault by paratroops. There was little further fighting. Talib and his fighters either melted back into the local population or fled to Saudi Arabia. Imam Ghalib went into exile in Saudi Arabia. Continues on Page 2


What name is given to the chimneys of volcanic waste that have been found in the Pacific Ocean?

Deep sea vent - MicrobeWiki Deep sea vent This student page has not been curated. Hydrothermal circulation and chemical exchange between the ocean crust and seawater.[ [1] ] Contents 5 References Description of Niche Hydrothermal vents, also known as deepwater seeps, deep-sea springs, and deep sea vents are the aftermath of a volcanic eruption due to shifting of the plates that form the Earth’s crust . The shifting causes cracks to form when the earth’s plates are pulled apart along the Mid-Ocean Ridges[ [6] ]. This allows water to seep directly into the cracks and become heated by the magma chambers up to around 400oC. Typical to these sites are the columnar chimneys, black smokers, and white smokers that are formed due to the high pressure at this depth and the temperature of the trapped water. The hot water is forced out of the cracks dissolving minerals and chemicals from the rocks, which forms a chemical plume (Jones, M.). Deep sea vent "Black Smoker". [ [2] ] Within a year, what flow through these now mature sulfide chimneys are high-temperature fluids. The chimneys form to a height of 10 to 20 meters. The black smokers emit fluids at 400oC or above causing it to emit chemicals such as sulfide, iron, copper and zinc. When the chemicals and the hot water interact with the low pH of the surrounding water, black precipitation occurs, giving black smokers its name. The white smokers emit fluids at 100-300oC in temperature. At the lower temperatures, the silica, anhydrite, and barite precipitate as white particles instead of black (Van Dover, C.).Hydrothermal-vent fields range from several hundred to several million square meters. It is also because of the larger range of the vent fields that allows for the low-temperature diffuse flows. It is the warm-water diffuse that allows for the sustainability of productive populations and organisms. Although some hydrothermal vent organisms have adapted to the high temperatures, it is the chemistry of the fluids, which takes place because of the high temperature, that sustains the chemosynthetic basis of life at hydrothermal vent ecosystems (Van Dover, C.). Where located? Many of these hydrothermal vents are found along the Juan de Fuca, East Pacific Rise, Gorda, Galapagos, Hawaiian and Explorer Ridges, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Mariana Trough, Okinawa Trough, Izu-Ogazawara Arc, and Central and Southeast Indian Ridges (Desbruyeres, D., Segonzac, M., and Bright, M.)[ [7] ]. The depth of the locations of these hydrothermal vents varies from 2000 meters found on the Galapagos Ridge, to 7,700 meters found on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge [ [8] ]. Influence by Adjacent Communities Due to the spread of smoker activity, neighboring deep sea communities may be affected by the high temperature and chemical toxicity of its fluid. If the neighboring communities have not adapted to the high temperatures there is a very likely chance they won’t survive. Examples of dead clam communities have been found at various sites close by these hydrothermal vents (Ernst et al., 1982). Studies have also shown that once hydrothermal vent activity occurs, many predators tend to die due to toxicity and temperature changes. Since most predators feed off of small gastropods and sessile invertebrates including vestimentiferan worms and mussels, the loss of these predators causes an increased presence of benthic invertebrates, mobile gastropods, and amphipod crustaceans that would normally survive in smaller communities (Micheli et al., 2002). Conditions under which the environment changes Depending on its activity, smoker vents can increase in size and spread from 5-9 cm per year or as fast as 9-16 cm per year (Jones, M.). The activity can be affected by the rock composition, sediments available, permeability of the ocean crust, amount of time between separation of vapor and liquid after exposure to high temperatures, time elapsed since last activity, and how deep the heat source which can cause a shift in its environment. Also, hydrothermal deposits are found in increasing amounts towards the north as a result of increas


Telephone country and area codes | australia.gov.au Telephone country and area codes Australia uses eight digit local phone numbers preceded by a two digit STD area code. Area codes New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory Sydney, Canberra Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory Perth, Adelaide, Darwin Parts of regional New South Wales may also use the 08 and 03 area codes. Parts of regional Victoria may use the 02 area code Fixed line example calling Canberra from interstate: 02 (local eight digit number). Country code The Australian country code is 61. When calling from outside Australia, leave out the leading '0' from the STD area code or from the mobile telephone number. Fixed line example calling Canberra from outside Australia: +61 2 (local eight digit number) Example calling a mobile from outside Australia: +61 4 (following eight digits of the mobile number) The outgoing IDD access code from within Australia is 0011. Emergency calls Australia’s primary emergency call service number is Triple Zero: 000 for police/fire/ambulance services in Australia and can be called from any fixed or mobile phone and certain VoIP services. 112 is available from all GSM or GSM derived mobile phones and is automatically translated to the country's emergency number. It is important to realise that if there is no mobile coverage on any network, you will not be able to reach the emergency call service via a mobile phone, regardless of which number you dialled. See calling the emergency call service from a mobile phone for more information. 106 is the text-based emergency number for people who are deaf, or who have a hearing or speech impairment. This service operates using a textphone (TTY) or a computer with modem access. See Emergency and disaster assistance for other emergency and disaster phone numbers. Free call, toll free and premium rate numbers Australia uses the free call prefix of 18/1800 for calls from land line telephones. Free calls for mobiles to 18/1800 numbers are being introduced; your mobile telephone company can advise whether this change has been made. There are also 13/1300 numbers which are charged at the cost similar to a local call. Charges for calls to 13/1300 numbers from landline and mobile phones are different. Calls from mobile phones may incur a higher charge. Similarly, 190x is the prefix for premium rate services such as recorded information, competition lines, etc. These types of calls often have very high rates. These numbers don't work from outside Australia. See charges for calls to 13/1300 & 18/1800 numbers for more information. Telephone directories


Which motor company's first electric car is called the Leaf?

2017 Nissan LEAF Electric Car: 100% Electric. 100% Fun. 2017 NISSAN LEAF KEY FEATURES IT'LL NOW GO UP TO 107 MILES ON A SINGLE CHARGE [*] Thanks to constantly advancing technology and development of a newly standard 30 kWh battery, America's best-selling electric vehicle now has its best range ever — up to 107 miles on a single charge. [*] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video NISSAN LEAF® GUIDED TOUR In this brief video, a Nissan host will walk you through the basics of owning a Nissan LEAF®, including how to charge this vehicle. View Video NEVER PAY FOR GAS AGAIN [*] #KICKGAS When we say 100% electric, we mean it. The Nissan LEAF® doesn’t even have a gas tank. You’ll never fill up again. Sounds liberating, doesn’t it? View Battery JUST PLUG IT IN You can “fill up” your Nissan LEAF® at home, or on the road at one of the over 25,000 [*] (and counting) public charging stations nationwide. [*] View Charging & Range 100% TORQUE, 100% FUN You’ve never driven anything like the Nissan LEAF®, and you’ve probably never felt anything like its instant torque. The power is there when you touch the pedal. There is no lag, no revving-up or shifting gears, it just goes. View Features ELECTRIC POWER, ZERO EMISSIONS [*] THE ADVANCED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY POWERS THE 100% ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM, GIVING THE NISSAN LEAF THE EQUIVALENT OF 126 MPGE IN THE CITY. [*] View Features


During which war did the Glorious Gloucesters earn their nickname?

Making a heroic last stand for the Glorious Glosters - Telegraph South Korea Making a heroic last stand for the Glorious Glosters Today is the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River, the bloodiest  day of the Korean War. Neil Tweedie meets one of the brave veterans making a  final pilgrimage to remember the fallen . Tribute: Sebastian Mercer, who has travelled to Korea for the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin. Photo: JULIAN SIMMONDS


According to L Frank Baum what was the name of the Good Witch of the South?

Four Witches in Oz | The Hidden History of Oz Four Witches in Oz Dorothy melts the Wicked Witch of the West, by W.W. Denslow There are four witches in Oz – one in each corner, or rather, one in each Cardinal Direction. L. Frank Baum laid out the powers that ruled the corners of Oz. In his first book, he detailed this witchy phenomenon: “There were only four witches in all the Land of Oz, and two of them, those who live in the North and the South, are good witches. I know this is true, for I am one of them myself, and cannot be mistaken. Those who dwelt in the East and the West were, indeed, wicked witches; but now that you have killed one of them, there is but one Wicked Witch in all the Land of Oz–the one who lives in the West.” — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , chapter 2, “The Council with the Munchkins” So, four Witches? Is this a Star Wars dark lord of Sith-type limitation on the number of Witches? Let’s explore this witch-rule across three different versions of Oz – canonical Oz, by L. Frank Baum; Disney Oz, coming to theaters soon; and The Hidden History of Oz, available now. You may have seen what Disney is doing with their Oz prequel, Oz, the Great and Powerful . If not, here’s a quick peek at one of the TV spots. Which Witch is which? Disney’s Witches Official character bio for each witch: Glinda – Glinda is a good witch who rules over a peaceful kingdom of simple, kind folk. Beautiful Glinda is not only a compassionate and benevolent witch, but also a fierce protector of her people. Though Glinda sees through Oz’s facade early on, she knows genuine goodness lies within and helps Oz achieve his true destiny. Evanora – A witch to be feared, Evanora is Theodora’s over-protective sister. With her penetrating gaze, she exudes a powerful presence and has positioned herself as the royal advisor and protector of Emerald City. Theodora – Theodora is a beautiful, naive witch who is protected by her powerful sister Evanora. Theodora only wants peace to come to the Land of Oz and truly believes that a prophesied wizard will arrive someday to restore order. Then there is a silhouette of a witch in the fire. Who could this be? We’ll have to wait until March 8, 2013, when the film is released, to find out. Baum’s Witches North The Good Witch of the North was not named in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Nor whas she named in any of Baum’s Oz books. However, Baum gave her the name of Locasta in the 1902 musical extravaganza, The Wizard of Oz. Ruth Plumly Thompson , Baum’s handpicked successor in writing Oz books, revamped the character and gave her the name of Tattypoo. The Good Witch of the North is often confused with Glinda. Why? Because the 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz, combined the two good witches into one and called her Glinda. Thanks for that. East The Wicked Witch of the East is not named in Baum’s books. West The Wicked Witch of the West is not named in Baum’s books. However, in the 1910 silent film, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this witch is named Momba in the intertitles (or title cards). South The Good Witch of the South is Glinda the Good . She is the most powerful of the Witches. According to the Soldier with Green Whiskers, Glinda: “knows how to keep young in spite of the many years she has lived.” — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, chapter 18, “Away to the South” So she was the most beautiful of the four witches. Later books in Baum’s Oz series refer to Glinda as a Sorceress, rather than a Witch. Hidden History Witches This information is taken from The Hidden History of Oz, Book One: The Witch Queens. Gayelette Gayelette is the eternal sorceress who rules from the Ruby Palace in the lands of the North. She is a sorceress who exists in a different time than normal people – she does not ever age. She is more than one hundred years old. Her constant research keeps her too busy to pay attention to either matters of state or family. Gayelette researches the power of dreams, probing into the mystery, “Why does nobody in Oz dream?” Kalinya Kalinya rules over the Munchkins in the East as their unquestioned leader. She is cruel


In which U.S. State is the area called The Hampton found?

Gemstones - Garnet SP-14-95 Garnet Garnet, the January birthstone, derived its name from the Latin word granatus, meaning like a grain, which refers to the mode of occurrence wherein crystals resemble grains or seeds embedded in the matrix. Garnet is a family of minerals having similar physical and crystalline properties. They all have the same general chemical formula, , where A can be calcium, magnesium, ferrous iron, or manganese, and B can be aluminum, ferric iron, or chromium, or in rare instances, titanium. The formulas and names of common garnet species are: Some rare species of garnet are known that illustrate the wide range of substitution that the garnet crystal structure can accommodate. They include: There are a number of trade and variety names for garnet, most of these names are for particular colors of a specie. Hessonite is the variety name for a fine orange, cinnamon brown, or pinkish variety of grossularite, while tsavorite is the trade name for fine dark green grossularite. Melanite is a black titanium bearing variety of andradite and demantoid is a rich green variety. Malaya is a trade name for a pyrope-spessartite that varies in color from red, through shades of orange and brownish orange to peach and pink. Rhodolite is a purplish red pyrope-almandite solid solution garnet. Fine-quality pyrope garnets from Czechoslovakia are often called Bohemian garnets. Almandite and almandite-pyrope solid solution garnets are the best abrasive types, but andradite, grossularite, and pyrope also are used. All species of garnet have been used as gemstones. (Photo is courtesy of the author.) Garnet displays the greatest variety of color of any mineral, occurring in every color except blue. For example, grossularite can be colorless, white, gray, yellow, yellowish green, various shades of green, brown, pink, reddish, or black. Andradite garnet can be yellow-green, green, greenish brown, orangy yellow, brown, grayish black or black. Pyrope is commonly purplish red, purplish red, orangy red, crimson, or dark red; and almandite is deep red, brownish red, brownish black or violet-red. Spessartite garnet can be red, reddish orange, orange, yellow-brown, reddish brown, or blackish brown. A few garnets exhibit a color-change phenomenon. They are one color when viewed in natural light and another color when viewed in incandescent light. The use of garnets as a gem or gemstone can be traced to prehistoric times. However, the first industrial use of garnet appears to have been as coated sandpaper manufactured in the United States by Henry Hudson Barton (founder of Barton Mines Corp.) in 1878. Its use has grown from that single sample of garnet coated sandpaper, to world industrial uses of more than 110,000 tons per year. In 1994, United States production of industrial garnet was valued at about $14 million, while gem garnet production was valued at only about $233,000. Many deposits within the United States produce fine gem-quality garnets and three deposits are mined for industrial garnet. A State-by-State review is presented below. Alaska.--Garnets from deposits along the Stikine River, often called "Wrangell garnet" after the nearest town which is located on Wrangell Island, are famous as mineral specimens because of their near perfect crystalline form. The garnets have limited use as gemstones because of their deep red color, however some cabochons are cut from them. Arizona.--Arizona is one of five States that has commercial production of gem garnets. Arizona's gem garnet is red pyrope from two locations in the extreme northern portion of Apache County on the Navajo Indian Reservation. One location is at Garnet Ridge which is about 8 km west of the town of Mexican Water, and the other location is in Buell Park on the Arizona and New Mexico border, about 16 km north of Fort Defiance. Faceted stones cut from materials from these locations average 1/2 to 1-1/2 carats in size, but stones as large as 5 carats are known from these locations. Additionally, fine-quality andradite specimens, so


Before Yvette Fielding presented most haunted on which children's TV program was she also a presenter?

Most Haunted exposed as a fake by star that claims Derek Acorah show features "showmanship and dramatics" - Mirror Online "Showmanship and dramatics": Derek Acorah is accused of hoodwinking viewers (Photo: Rex)  Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email This article first appeared on 28th Oct 2005 The TV show that has spooked millions with its footage of hauntings and poltergeists has been exposed as a fake - by one its own stars. Resident parapsychologist Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe has sensationally lifted the lid on the ghosthunting series, Most Haunted ... and claims that the public are being deceived by "showmanship and dramatics." He accuses the show's medium Derek Acorah of hoodwinking viewers by pretending to communicate with spirits and obtaining information about locations prior to filming. The Mirror has also obtained unedited footage which appears to show presenter Yvette Fielding and her husband faking 'paranormal' occurrences such as ghostly bumps and knocks. Most Haunted has quickly achieved cult status since it was launched in 2002 and is LivingTV's most successful programme. Millions of viewers tune in regularly to watch Ex-Blue Peter girl Yvette and her team of ghost hunters spend the night in some of Britain's most haunted locations. It has made Acorah - who claims to be guided by an Ethiopian spirit guide called Sam - into one of the country's best-known psychics. Tonight the show will start its biggest ever live vigil, a four-night Halloween special from East London following the murderous trail of Jack the Ripper. Yvette Fielding has said of the show - which is made by her husband Karl Beattie's production company Antix Productions: "There is no acting in this programme, none whatsoever. Everything you see and you hear is real. It's not made up, it's not acted." But our investigation reveals how the programme uses careful editing to mislead viewers and, on at least one occasion, has even lied about the location of filming. Ciaran, a lecturer in the paranormal at Liverpool's Hope University, knows speaking out will probably put an end to his media career... but he believes viewers should know the truth. He says: "I think it's time to open the dialogue about what I've experienced on Most Haunted. There have been many incidents with the medium that have been brushed under the carpet. "I was put in the show to give a professional slant to it, to give it an element of credibility, but the sceptical argument is just swept away. "In my opinion, we're not dealing with genuine mediumship." He says he isn't the only member of the crew who feels viewers are being cheated. "Other crew members have been irked by Derek and what's going on, because it turns what should be a serious investigation into a laughing matter." And our exclusive footage shows other members of the team occasionally forget they are on camera. One of our clips, later edited out, shows Karl push an unwitting sound man in the dark and pretend it was a poltergeist attack. In the remaining footage he says (after surreptitiously hitting the soundman): "S**t, did you feel that?" Yvette: Are you all right? What's happened? Karl: I felt something touch me on my shoulder. Soundman: I felt something hit me. And in another edited clip with medium Ian Lawman, Yvette is seen on camera making a deep sigh. In the scene that eventually went to air, Ian (after Yvette sighs) says: "What's that noise? Yvette: What noise? Like a moan? Ian: Breathing or something. Yvette: I heard like an 'arrggh'. Ciaran, who joined Most Haunted in April 2004 became suspicious of Acorah's antics on a shoot at Castle Leslie, Co Monaghan in Ireland where a 17th Century four-poster bed has been claimed to levitate. Ciaran recalls: "As we walked into the bedroom, Derek touched the bed and came out with extremely accurate information. "He insisted he got all the information just from touching the bed. But it was the wrong bed." Antix Productions claims the mediums have no idea where they will be filming or know any details ab


In the James Bond film what was the full title of Q?

Q | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share All the major versions of 'Q' depicted in the Eon film series. Q (standing for Quartermaster), like M , is a job title rather than a name. Q is the head of Q Branch , the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service MI6 . In the film series, there have been at least 3 different characters behind the title of Q. The pre- John Cleese Q, most identified with actor Desmond Llewelyn , John Cleese's R cum Q, and the new era Q portrayed by Ben Whishaw .


At which battle in the Crimean War was the phrase The Thin Red Line first mentioned?

A version of this post ran on The Week : The Earl of Cardigan's sartorial legacy lives on. (Bettmann/CORBIS, Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) March 28, 2014, is the 160th anniversary of Britain declaring war on Russia to formally start the Crimean War. The war was fought by Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire against Russia, mainly to curtail Russia's presence and ambitions in the Black Sea and Eastern Europe. It lasted until 1856, and was fought in several places, not just Crimea. But it's best remembered for just one battle, a battle that was vaunted as glorious and heroic by the side that lost it (but won the war)—and that has left us with some misquotations, three articles of clothing, and some lessons in accidental and deliberate miscommunication. Advertisement Balaclavas. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) The battle we are speaking of was the Battle of Balaclava. Balaclava (also spelled Balaklava) is a bay south of Sevastopol (its name is thought to come from words meaning "catch fish"). The battle was fought on October 25, 1854, and it was already plenty cold there at the time, so the British soldiers wore knitted pull-over head coverings. These came to be known as Balaclava helmets, and now they're just called balaclavas. They're associated more with crime than with Crimea these days. Cardigan Advertisement A noted hero of the Battle of Balaclava was James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan. British officers in the Crimean War wore knitted waistcoats (again: it was not warm there at the time), and Brudenell became quite the famous figure after the war, so the buttoned sweater vest came to be named after him. Once associated with a dashing cavalry hero, cardigans are now seen on bookworms and grandmothers. Charge of the Light Brigade Tennyson. (Bettmann/CORBIS) What was the Earl of Cardigan famous for? A suicide mission in a lost battle. He led a cavalry brigade, the Light Brigade, made up of units of dragoons, lancers, and hussars. He was given a poorly written, badly relayed order, which was not the only time that happened during that battle; in fact, just about everything to do with the Battle of Balaclava was a showpiece of sloppy communication and misunderstanding. He was supposed to be chasing after a retreating artillery battery. Instead, the order he got was to make a frontal assault on a different artillery battery—one that was not retreating at all, and bombarded the Light Brigade quite effectively. Of some 666 men, 118 were killed, 127 were wounded, 60 were taken prisoner, and only 195 still had their horses at the end. On the other hand, the insane bravery of the charge unnerved the Russians. And the Light Brigade were immortalized by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, in his poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade," which portrayed the charge as more doomed than it was, thanks to a mistaken news report. When given a correction, Tennyson refused to change his poem. Why would he? It sounded better his way. Advertisement Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do or die Perhaps it’s plain justice on Tennyson that the most-quoted line from his poem is typically misquoted. You have surely heard people say "Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do or die" in sardonic stoicism about orders from upper management. Here is the original as Tennyson wrote it:     Theirs not to make reply,     Theirs not to reason why,     Theirs but to do and die Raglan Advertisement The poorly written orders that led to the misguided charge came from FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, overall commander of the British forces. He was a senior career soldier and sometime politician; he had lost his right arm at the Battle of Waterloo. It is likely because of his dis-armed state that he preferred a coat with the sleeve fabric extending to the collar rather than stopping at the shoulder. That style of sleeve came to be called a raglan sleeve, and it's usually seen on casual wear and sportswear now. I know when I was a teenage boy in the '80s I had no idea my T-shirt had sleeves named after a war "hero" who botched his last assignment and died


Which Nation does Aston Villa Goalkeeper Brad Guzan represent?

Aston Villa set to abandon goalkeeper search and make Brad Guzan No.1 again - Birmingham Mail Aston Villa set to abandon goalkeeper search and make Brad Guzan No.1 again Sherwood set to keep faith with American stopper  Share Brad Guzan during a Aston Villa training session at Bodymoor Heath  Share Get Aston Villa FC updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Brad Guzan is likely to start the season as Aston Villa’s No.1 despite losing his place in the side last term. Boss Tim Sherwood dropped the 30-year-old goalkeeper for the now departed Shay Given but is expected to make him the main man once again. Guzan had played over 100 consecutive league games for the club until Sherwood surprisingly axed him following a howler at Manchester City last term. That lead to serious doubts over his Villa future and a move away from the club was expected this summer. The situation has changed in recent times, though, and unless Villa make a breakthrough in the transfer market, Guzan will start the season as first-choice. View gallery He’s not with the squad out here in Portugal as he is currently on Gold Cup duty in his homeland but that will not block his opportunities. In fact it’s likely to enhance his progression as he has impressed in the USA’s opening two games of the tournament and that’s hasn’t gone unnoticed in the Villa camp. Sherwood has been tracking a new stopper this summer but his pursuit has stalled and he may now abandon it altogether. Asmir Begovic, Tom Heaton and David Button have all been linked to the club but the recruitment team are yet to land any top targets. With other positions now a priority, Villa may continue with what they already have on board. That means Jed Steer will be the understudy to Guzan, although he is likely to leave on loan to further aid his development. The 22-year-old was signed from Norwich by former boss Paul Lambert who was convinced he will go onto become a top performer. Goalkeepers Jed Steer and Mark Bunn in action during Aston Villa's training camp in Faro, Portugal Sherwood and goalkeeper coach Tony Parks have seen enough in him to believe he can be an asset to the club and the gaffer gave him his first Premier League start on the final day of last season. Mark Bunn was signed earlier this week to replace Given who left for Stoke, but despite revealing his hopes of first-team action, he is very much likely to be a back-up. Bunn said: “Obviously my target is I want to play football. I know that it’s going to be hard here but I will try my best. “I’m going to work really hard to break into the team and if I don’t then I’ll push the other goalkeepers to make them better.” Bunn is getting to know his new team-mates on this trip in the Algarve but has not yet played any competitive action. In the 3-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday, Steer played the first 45 minutes while youngster Brad Watkins replaced him after the break. Mark Bunn's Villa initiation song Most Read Most Recent


Which musical instrument did Anton Karas play when he recorded the Third Man theme?

Theme from the Third Man Anton Karas, zither - YouTube Theme from the Third Man Anton Karas, zither Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 1, 2010 Category


Who is the voice and face for the Bet 365 adverts?

Ray Winstone bet365 Advert Live Odds - YouTube Ray Winstone bet365 Advert Live Odds Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 18, 2009 Created by Drummond Central for bet365. Ray Winstone is the new face of our 'In-Play' betting campaign for bet365.com. This ad features Ray standing in a 'virtual sphere' surrounded by graphics relating to the 50 In-Play markets. Suddenly, he shouts 'Hold on!' and after touching his temple, the latest live odds are streamed onto the screen. The ad will air during the upcoming Champions League matches and England Qualifiers. Category


Which author created the fictional Detectives Tommy and Tuppence?

Order of Tommy and Tuppence Books - OrderOfBooks.com Home | Characters | Authors Order of Tommy and Tuppence Books Thomas Beresford and Prudence Cowley (better known as Tommy and Tuppence) are a couple of fictional detectives created by British author Agatha Christie . They stumbled into detective work accidentally, when they discovered it was more profitable than blackmail. Interestingly, unlike most of Christie’s characters, Tommy and Tuppence age inbetween their appearances. The characters appeared first in The Secret Adversary in 1922 and strangely enough, would not appear in another novel for nearly 20 years. After that, it would be nearly 30 more years before their next book and then another 5 before their final full-length novel (the final novel written by Christie). They also appeared in a 1929 collection of short stories called Partners in Crime. Below is a list of all of the novels in which Tommy and Tuppence appear in: Publication Order of Tommy and Tuppence Books The Secret Adversary


What was the name of the operation that resulted from the Jimmy Saville Sex Scandal?

Secrets of Jimmy Savile's lair uncovered as police find mural of sex abuse victims - Mirror Online News Secrets of Jimmy Savile's lair uncovered as police find mural of sex abuse victims Unseen footage shows officers searching evil Ray Teret’s old flat and finding graffiti containing messages and signatures from about 40 girls  Share Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email The writing was on the wall for Jimmy Savile’s paedophile driver when detectives uncovered the key clue that proved his guilt. Unseen footage shows officers searching evil Ray Teret’s old flat and finding graffiti containing messages and signatures from about 40 girls. Many youngsters who scrawled on the sick mural are thought to have been groomed and abused by Savile and close pal Teret during the 1970s. While Savile was never brought to justice , the evidence proved his chauffeur was lying to police when he claimed he did not know his accusers. On Sunday night, a documentary shows decorators steaming away wallpaper in the paedophile lair, above Teret’s old record shop in Sale, Manchester. One message reads: “If you need me, call me, all my love Denise.” And another: “Diane thinks Ray is canny.” In a phone call to his office, one detective says: “There is a lot of names here we don’t know, there are at least 30 names on here.” The colleague answers: “You’re joking.” Partners in crime: Teret and Savile (Photo: Nick Razzell) He replies: “No I’m not. There is a even a picture of a man with fuzzy hair here and an arrow pointing down and saying, ‘you’re good looking’.” One particularly damning piece of evidence was a drawing of a man with the name Ray next to it and the words: “Cath woz ere 29/9/75.” Cathy Hymas, who Teret raped on that date, had told detectives of the mural. Waiving her anonymity the victim revealed how she once answered the phone to Savile at the flat. She said: “I thought it was somebody joking at first. He got quite haughty. Ray told me that Jimmy Savile liked little girls.” We revealed the presence of the graffiti wall in July 2013 and today’s images come from BBC series The Detectives. It follows Greater Manchester Police’s work on Operation Yewtree, the inquiry launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal. Ex-Radio Caroline DJ Teret used his celebrity status in the Manchester club scene in the 1960s and 1970s to prey on many of his victims. Jailed: Ex-Radio Caroline DJ Ray Teret (Photo: PA) Teret – known as Ugli Ray – was mentored by Savile early in his career and was described as following him around “like a shadow”. One victim raped at his flat told how she was taught to ring the doorbell or knock in a certain way to get in. Only two girls from the wall were involved in the trial last year. Teret, 73, was jailed for 25 years after being convicted of seven rapes and 11 sex assaults. * The Detectives, BBC2 at 9pm Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


Which entrepreneur was a hit on the Dragon's Den with Reggae Reggae Sauce?

BBC - Dragons' Den - Entrepreneurs - Levi Roots Levi Roots Reggae Reggae Sauce In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash installed. Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions Find out what happened next to Levi or watch his original pitch: What Happened Next http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/playlist/p00d4nqz £50,000 for 40% with Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh When in the Den Hot spicy barbecue sauce and seasonings Glossary terms: Public relations Levi since the Den Reggae singer and chef Levi Roots strummed his way into the Den asking for £50,000 to manufacture his spicy Reggae Reggae Sauce. In return Levi (real name Keith) was offering 20% of equity in the business. The sauce is a secret recipe from Levi's grandmother and must be hot stuff because even Peter Jones raised a sweat after trying it. Levi was in a lather too, and got mixed up between his litres and kilos: "I'm a singer, not a mathematician." Not everyone was impressed. Duncan Bannatyne thought it wouldn't make much money, Deborah Meaden considered it might make just enough to provide a lifestyle business, and Theo Paphitis said that the orders Levi already had meant that he didn't need the investment at all. So they all declared themselves out. In the end Levi warmed two of the Dragons' hearts though, because Peter Jones offered half the amount for 20% of equity, and Richard Farleigh chipped in with the remaining £25,000 for another 20%. So he left the Den with £50,000 and 60% of his business and gave the Dragons' a reprise of his song, disappearing to warm applause. The deal done in the Den: Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh: £50,000 for 40% of the company. Last updated: Snapshot from March 2007


By what nickname is broadcaster Henry Blofeld better known?

Henry 'Blowers' Blofeld - Sports journalist & broadcaster Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Henry Blofeld is a renowned British sports journalist, broadcaster, and author. Known to many as ‘Blowers’, he has been a regular member of the popular British cricket program Test Match Special since in 1982. In 2003 he was awarded an OBE for his services to broadcasting. Henry Blofeld began to write about cricket as a freelancer for The Times in 1962. The following year, the Guardian decided that they would find a home for his clichés, and he remained with them freelance until The Independent was launched in the early eighties. In addition to this he wrote for the Sunday Express. Broadcasting came along ten years later when he joined the Test Match Special team for two one-day games against Australia, and he has been a fixture on the program ever since. Blowers began to write books in 1970, and today he is the author of 15 titles, most of them about cricket. His work about Kerry Packer, entitled The Man Who Coloured Cricket, and his autobiography A Thirst for Life are among his most popular books. His distinctive voice has been used for a number of radio and television commercials. In 2002, Henry Blofeld began dabbling in theatre, and since then he has toured a series of one-man shows around Britain, as well as theatrical collaborations with John Bly and Peter Baxter. Although cricket inevitably forms a part of these shows, they are really more about the extraordinary life he has led and the fascinating people he has bumped into along the way. Many of his years have been spent watching county and a certain amount of Test cricket in England – there was one year when he commentated on every Test for TMS, and in the winter he toured the cricket playing world. For about fifteen years he spent part of each winter in Australia where he wrote a column for The Australian and also worked for a network of commercial radio stations led by Radio 2UE in Sydney who broadcast an alternative form of commentary for the international games. Henry Blofeld can boast some of the finest stories from cricket on and off the pitch, as well as inimitable anecdotes from the world of journalism and through-the-keyhole tales of the glitz and glamour of celebrity life. He has the capacity to amuse and fascinate crowds of all shapes and sizes. Blowers has always been and continues to be outrageous and irresistible fun! NON-Binding Request It is easy to send us a request and we will get back to you soon with information on fee and availability. This request is completely non-binding Speaker WHERE WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE? Your Name*


In which decade of the 18th century did purpose built Prisoner of War Camps first appear?

prison facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about prison Prisoners' Rights ; Riot . By the mid-nineteenth century, prisons existed throughout the United States. Prisoners were kept in unsanitary environments, forced to work at hard labor, and brutalized by guards. These conditions continued until the 1950s and 1960s, when heightened social and political discourse led to a renewed emphasis on rehabilitation. The closing of one particular prison symbolized the change in correctional philosophy. Alcatraz Prison, located on an island off San Francisco, was used exclusively to place in solitary confinement convicts classified as either violent or disruptive. Rehabilitation was non-existent in Alcatraz. The prison was filthy and rat-infested, and prisoners were held in dungeon-like cells, often chained to stone walls. Established in 1934, Alcatraz was closed in 1963, in part because its brutal treatment of prisoners symbolized an outdated penal philosophy. By the mid-1960s, the stated purpose of many prisons was to educate prisoners and prepare them for life after prison. Many federal and state courts ordered administrators to improve the conditions inside their prisons, and the quality of life for inmates greatly improved. Prison Life, New Hampshire State Prison The New Hampshire Department of Corrections oversees four prisons, three halfway houses, and one Secure Psychiatric Unit (in Concord). Prison facilities include the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord, the New Hampshire State Prison for Women in Goffstown, the Lakes Region Facility in Laconia, and the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin. The Lakes Region Facility is reserved for first-time offenders convicted of nonviolent crimes; the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility houses medium-security male inmates. It costs $19,888 per year to keep an inmate in prison in New Hampshire. The men's prison in Concord, New Hampshire, is representative of the daily life of the average prison inmate in the United States. Upon order of the court, new prisoners are transported by sheriff deputies to the appropriate prison receiving facility. After arrival, the inmate is photographed, fingerprinted, and given prison clothing and toiletries. Prisoners must wear prison clothing and an identification card at all times. All new inmates are placed in a locked cell and are kept isolated from other prisoners until approved by prison staff for proper housing assignment. During approximately 30 days in quarantine custody, called Reception and Diagnostic, inmates are interviewed and tested by a multidisciplinary team of prison staff. Inmates receive an orientation to prison rules and expectations, medical and dental exams, mental health assessment, religious and program orientation, and educational testing. After the diagnostic period is over, the offender moves to a correctional housing unit with similarly classified inmates. Inmates are classified either C-5, C-4, C-3, C-2, or C-1 (C stands for "classification"). The C-5 classification is for dangerous or problem inmates. C-4 inmates are individuals who were C-5 but are working their way back to C-3 status, which is the general prison population. New prisoners are designated C-3 unless they break rules while in Reception and Diagnostic, in which case they may be classified as C-4 or C-5. C-2 inmates are housed in a minimum security building just outside the prison walls; C-1, or work release, inmates are allowed to live in halfway houses. Though they are supervised by prison officials, they live outside the prison, preparing for reentry into the community. Daily life for a C-5 inmate is spartan. The average C-5 inmate spends all but one hour in a cell located in the Security Housing Unit (SHU), a building separate from the rest of the prison population. A C-5 inmate has no cellmate and receives his meals in his cell. He may leave his cell for one hour of outdoor exercise a day in a cage outside the SHU. Also, for a few minutes a day, a C-5 inmate may be allowed to make collect telephone


What nickname was given to both the Martin Marauder B26 and the Lockheed F104 Starfighter?

Widowmakers [Archive] - PPRuNe Forums Nickdc 6th Oct 2006, 08:35 I am in the process of producing a documentary about a class of fighter or bomber aircraft often referred to as 'Widowmakers' for the reason that they kill more of their crew than the enemy. From the jet era, the Lockheed Starfighter might be counted in this category. From WWII, the Martin Marauder. From WWI - the BE2. And so on. I would welcome any suggestions as to other aircraft we should include - and why. Thanks. Thanks to the many generous suggestions and comments received so far, I am keen to make direct contact with any aircrew or engineers who had experience of the following aircraft: Lockheed F104 Starfighter; De Havilland Sea Vixen; Boulton Paul Defiant; Mig 21 (esp. Indian Air Force); Chance Vought F7U Cutlass. Also need to source any archive footage of the above. My direct email is nickdc@<hidden> A2QFI 6th Oct 2006, 09:43 Good morning are you going to draw a difference between aircraft that were just very dangerous to fly and people crashed and died in them and/or those which were useless at their military job and were shot down a lot? F 104 = very dangerous, loads lost but none shot down BP Defiant = Utterly useless and withdrawn from service due to battle losses Nick F4U Corsair...Also known as the "Ensign Eliminator" Nickdc 6th Oct 2006, 12:53 [quote=A2QFI;2892070]Good morning are you going to draw a difference between aircraft that were just very dangerous to fly and people crashed and died in them and/or those which were useless at their military job and were shot down a lot? F 104 = very dangerous, loads lost but none shot down BP Defiant = Utterly useless and withdrawn from service due to battle losses Nick: thanks for this and for making the distinction. I think both categories are relevant, for the different reasons you mention. An aircraft that is either unstable or over-challenging (Starfighter?) will kill pilots in any circumstances. A 'safe' aircraft that is nevetheless unsuited for its combat purpose, is equally lethal. Gainesy WWII Fairey Battle, totally useless, underpowered, underarmed. Meets the criteria of your last sentence. ORAC 6th Oct 2006, 13:46 There was nothing wrong with the F-104. The GAF lost quite a few, in a short period, because they rushed a complex aircraft into service into an air force still reconstituting itself after being reborn. Losses were due to poor maintenance and errors. Proportionally, the RAF lost a higher percentage of Lightnings in the same era, many due to rear-end engine fires due to a badly designed (braised) bend in a fuel pipe near the reheat section. In later years it had an excellent service record. If you want bad design read up on the F4D Skyray. Large wing, small(ish) tail. Apparently flying a carrier circuit was like trying to balance a marble on a greased tray. A couple of pilots shut the throttles at high speed low level and the trim change wrinkled the wings and tore the engine from its mountings. "On one test flight, deceleration caused the trim setting to become "super-effective, flipping the nose suddenly skyward." Not wearing his G-suit, Rahn blacked out. The plane was designed to withstand 7 Gs, and the sudden change registered much more, 9.1 Gs. When he regained his vision, Rahn was looking straight down at the Pacific Ocean, heading straight down from a partial loop. He recovered at 3,000 feet. Looking out at the wings, he said, "They were wrinkled from wing tip to wing tip, resembling dried prunes."... Back on the ground, the Skyray's skin was found to be permanently distorted,, the wings bent, and some of the vertical tail's members were sticking out like multiple fractures. The engine had also broken loose from its mount." Gordon Fraser 6th Oct 2006, 14:26 Nick. You should have at least a glance at the Tarrant Tabor, designed by a building contractor in the latter stages of WW1 and intended as a six engined large triplane bomber with Berlin as its intended target. Owing to a severe c of g problem not noticed by the house builder, the aircraft nosed over on its first tak


What stretch of water was used as practice by the Dambusters in preparation for the attack on the Ruhr?

WW2 in Color Dambusters Archives » WW2 in Color Dambuster’s medal to be sold to fund Africa dam December 16th, 2015 The young airman never returned, although the story of valour and heroism behind the medal should help raise a huge sum for WaterAid when it is auctioned next week. David Kirk, of auctioneers Morton & Eden said the lot, which includes a letter from Hopgood’s commander informing his mother of his death, was “undoubtedly” one of the most iconic Distinguished Flying Cross medals to be auctioned in years. He said: “Flight Lieutenant Hopgood’s family has agonized over the decision to part with the medal but feel that John Hopgood himself would approve. “He was evidently a very thoughtful and idealistic young man who, we believe, would be glad to know that the proceeds from the sale of his medal will go towards the building of a much-needed sand dam to benefit thousands of people in Uganda. “The new dam will form a fitting memorial to Hopgood’s heroism and self-sacrifice on the Dambusters’ mission, of which his family can be duly proud”. Thomas Benn, of WaterAid, said: “WaterAid is delighted that the family of Flt Lt John Hopgood will pay tribute to him through supporting our lifesaving work. “ “The new dam will form a fitting memorial to Hopgood’s heroism and self-sacrifice on the Dambusters’ mission, of which his family can be duly proud” David Kirk, of auctioneers Morton & Eden Born in the village of Hurst, Berkshire, the pilot was educated at the prestigious Marlborough College, known today as the secondary school of the Duchess of Cambridge and Samantha Cameron. As war broke out he was due to go to Corpus Christi College Cambridge to read law, but instead joined the Royal Air Force. Despite his age he became a respected airman for his “considerable courage and cool nerve” while flying perilous sorties behind enemy lines. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross in October 1942 and a few months later, in January 1943, he received his second award Bar. Hopgood was selected to fly with 617 Squadron, who on the night of May 16-17 1943, executed Operation Chastise. As part of Formation No 1 he followed Wing Commander Guy Gibson in a swoop on the Mohne Dam in West Germany. Despite receiving serious wounds on the approach, the young airman flew low enough over the dam for the “bouncing bomb” to strike and destroy a hydroelectric power station. Then, in a final act of selfless valour, he manoeuvred his Lancaster to gain enough height for his crewmen to bail out. Those who survived were decorated and Gibson received the Victoria Cross. The medal is being sold by his family in an auction on Tuesday December 15 at Morton & Eden Ltd, Nash House, St George Street, London. Last surviving Dambusters pilot sells gallantry medals for upkeep of Bomber Command Memorial March 2nd, 2015 The 95-year-old visited the monument in London’s Green Park in 2013 and said he was inspired to make the sacrifice “out of comradeship” to his fellow servicemen who did not made it back. Sq Ldr Munro said it was important for the memorial to maintain its condition for the relatives of the thousands of men listed on it and future generations. The monument was built 67 years after the end of the war to commemorate the RAF aircrew and groundstaff from Britain and Commonwealth countries who died on bombing operations in the war. The charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, has the duty to pay for its maintenance and upkeep at a cost of £50,000 a year. Out of the 19 commanding officers who flew on the famous 1943 raid to destroy three dams in Germany’s industrial heartland, Sq Ldr Munro is the last one alive today. Eight them were killed during the mission, making up the total of 53 out of 133 crew killed. Despite the losses, the raid – codenamed Operation Chastise – was a success with two dams breached by Dr Barnes Wallis’ ingenious bouncing bombs, wiping out scores of armament factories in the Ruhr Valley. Sq Ldr Munro’s Lancaster bomber was struck by an anti-aircraft flak shell on the raid over Holland, knocking a gaping hole in the fuselage and putting


What was the name of the man who led the Religious Sect Branch Davidian at the Waco Massacre?

DEATH IN WACO - The Lost Cause - Texas Cult Membership - Many Lives, Shared Fate - NYTimes.com DEATH IN WACO: The Lost Cause; Texas Cult Membership: Many Lives, Shared Fate By MICHAEL deCOURCY HINDS, Published: April 20, 1993 WACO, Tex., April 19— The 30-minute inferno that consumed the Branch Davidian compound today also swept away the lives of people drawn to Waco from as far away as Israel, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. The attraction: a man with a penchant for playing rock music, having an occasional beer and preaching Scripture with unwavering conviction. That man, David Koresh, a 33-year-old high school dropout turned evangelist, apparently led those followers to their deaths today. "David Koresh, we believe, gave the order to commit suicide, and they all followed his order," said Bob A. Ricks, a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at a news conference here today. But Mr. Koresh's grandmother, Jean Holub of Houston, told The Associated Press today: "No, no way. He wouldn't do that to those children." Mr. Koresh's mother, Bonnie Haldeman of Chandler, blamed the Federal authorities for the fire. "I am scared to death," Ms. Haldeman said. "Where's our civil rights? It's just terrible. The way they handled this whole thing has been wrong." Karen Doyle, a cult member whose father and sister were apparently inside the compound when it was destroyed, said her faith in Mr. Koresh had not been shaken by what happened today. "I know that God will take care of them," she said of those who died. "Even in ordinary death, you know, we all put off the body." Mr. Koresh, who is believed to be among the dead, was born Vernon Howell in 1959 to Ms. Haldeman, a single mother. He had a history of learning disabilities that gave him much trouble in school, and he ultimately dropped out of a high school in Garland, a Dallas suburb, in 1977. But Mr. Koresh had an extraordinary ability to recite passages of the Bible at length and to cite passages that were persuasive for any argument he was making. Mr. Koresh became extremely religious in the 1970's. "He would come home and go to the barn and pray for hours," Ms. Haldeman told The AP last month. Mr. Koresh drifted to Southern California and by the mid-1970's was recruiting for the Branch Davidian sect, an obscure splinter group of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church that interpreted the Bible literally. In 1987, he took control of the sect's compound near Waco after a long struggle with another aspiring leader that culminated in a gun battle. Mr. Koresh and seven of his followers managed to drive off the rival, George Roden, whose family had led the cult for many years. A jury acquitted all the followers of attempted murder, and Mr. Koresh's trial ended in a hung jury. Earlier this year, the sect had about 120 members. They were mostly white people in their 30's and 40's from Texas, but there were also blacks from Jamaica and England, Americans with diverse ethnic backgrounds and others from a half-dozen foreign countries. "We're just ordinary people," said Paul G. Fatta, a cult member who missed the confrontation on Feb. 28 only because he left early that Sunday morning to sell guns at a flea market in Austin. "The only thing that brought us together was the Book," he said in an interview last month. Aggressive Recruiter The sect had a fairly stable membership from the 1930's until the 1980's, when Mr. Koresh began recruiting aggressively, often by going to night clubs with prospective members. In recent years he had taken to calling himself the Messiah. "If the Bible is true, then I'm Christ," he said on an audio tape for his followers. Mr. Koresh is said to have dazzled his recruits with Bible lectures that could last 17 hours, and it was the certainty of his message and doomsday prophecies that attracted fundamentalist Christians. One was Douglas Wayne Martin, a 42-year-old lawyer who was something of an anomaly among the cult members. Mr. Martin attended Harvard Law School, from which he graduated in 1977, and was a history major at the City


Who was the Manchester City manager who only lasted for 33 days because he couldn't stand the pressure?

The shortest managerial reigns in football - Telegraph Premier League The shortest managerial reigns in football Nottingham Forest and manager Alex McLeish have agreed to part company barely  a month after he joined. Here, we look at some of the briefest reigns in the  business... Hate hate relationship: Brian Clough's term at Leeds lasted 44 days Photo: GETTY IMAGES Comments Colin Todd – Derby (98 days, 2001/02) With Derby nervously shuffling over the Premier League trap door Todd was given 17 games as manager before the club decided on a different direction. Henning Berg - Blackburn (57 days, 2012) Blackburn announced the sacking of manager Henning Berg and his coaching staff after less than eight weeks in charge of the club. Before accepting the job, the Norwegian had previously stated that "no real managers with credibility would accept a job like that." Brian Clough – Leeds United (44 days, 1974) The most famous, or infamous, of brief stays. Clough hated the Leeds players. The Leeds players hated Clough, who had constantly bad mouthed them while in charge of Derby County. The players got their wish and Old Big Head went on to bigger and better things, taking Nottingham Forest to two European cup victories. Les Reed – Charlton (41 days, 2006) Taking over after Iain Dowie left the Valley Reed’s miserable tenure saw Charlton eliminated from both cups to lower league opposition and he left them firmly in the relegation places in the Premier League. Uncle Les was sacked on Christmas Eve. Nice touch. Alex McLeish - Nottingham Forrest (40 days, 2012-13) Alex McLeish left Forest after just five weeks after a dispute with the club's Kuwaiti owners over trasnfer policy after failign to win over the squad or fans in his brief time at the City Ground. Steve Coppell – Manchester City (33 days, 1996) Coppell had time to squeeze in a short stay at Maine Road between his first two, and last two spells as Crystal Palace manager. To be fair he didn’t need long. Citing stress as the cause of his change of heart, he left the club after just six games. Paul Hart – QPR (28 days, 2009/10) Taking over at Loftus Road after his predecessor, Jim Magilton, had a bust up with a player, Hart too had a falling out with another, Adel Taarabat ,and trigger happy owner Flavio Briatore agreed Hart’s exit by ‘mutual consent’. Kevin Cullis & Micky Adams – Swansea (7 & 13 days, 1996 and '97) A period of six managers in 18 months for Swansea saw two brief cameos. Cullis oversaw just two games before resigning or being sacked, depending on who you believe. Adams was promised funds to build a squad, when none materialised he soon left South Wales. Martin Ling – Cambridge United (9 days, 2009) Ling was handed the job at Conference National side Cambridge United after his predecessor, despite enjoying success, quit because he couldn’t get on with the club’s chairman George Rolls. Just over a week later Ling quit, citing irreconcilable differences with the same man. Dave Bassett – Crystal Palace (4 days, 1984) Bassett never actually signed a contract at Selhurst Park but still managed to put in four days work before deciding it wasn’t to his liking and returning to Wimbledon quick smart. Leroy Rosenior – Torquay (10 minutes, 2007) The current holder of the record for shortest spell as manger, Rosenior had the misfortune of being appointed Torquay manager as the club were being taken over by a local consortium. Papers signed, they wanted their own man in and Rosenior was gone in 600 seconds.


Between 1995 and 2002 which suitably named actress played Miss Moneypenny on film?

Miss Moneypenny - James Bond Characters Alive Summary While Miss Moneypenny isn't strictly a Bond girl , she is one of the most iconic characters within the James Bond series. Moneypenny works at MI6 as M's secretary, and throughout most of the films demonstrates an infatuation with James Bond. The Many Faces of Miss Moneypenny Moneypenny's first appearance in the James Bond universe is in the original book, Casino Royale. She has appeared throughout Ian Fleming's novels, although in a smaller role than in the movies, but the theme remains the same: Moneypenny is infatuated with Bond but never does anything to act upon her infatuation. Many people have been credited for being Ian Fleming's inspiration for the Moneypenny character. In Fleming's first draft Moneypenny was originally named Miss "Petty" Pettaval, who was a secretary to real-world MI6 Director, Stewart Menzies. The name was later changed to be less obvious. The character has also been rumored to be based upon Vera Atkins who was a secretary to "legendary spy master" Maurice Buckman who was Fleming's inspiration for M, among others. Throughout the films, upon Bond's arrival at M's office, he flirts with Miss Moneypenny. In the earlier movies these flirtatious moments included Bond kissing and caressing Moneypenny sensually, but in more recent films the flirtation is more lighthearted and marked by an exchange of witty banter and sexual innuendos. What doesn't change across most of the films is Moneypenny's devotion to Bond despite their relationship never being anything more than professional. Because of their professional, but flirty relationship, Moneypenny is often considered an anchor that adds a bit of additional realism to the Bond films. To date, Moneypenny has been portrayed by six actresses across twenty one Bond films. Fourteen times by Lois Maxwell, twice by Caroline Bliss, four times by Samantha Bond and once each by Barbara Bouchet, Pamela Salem and Naomie Harris. Lois Maxwell Lois Maxwell portrayed Miss Moneypenny more times than any actor portrayed Bond, appearing alongside Sean Connery, George Lazenby, and then Roger Moore. Maxwell appeared in fourteen Bond films between 1962 and 1985. Terence Young, who directed the first Bond film (Dr. No) originally turned her down for the role based on his opinion that she "looked like she smelled of soap." Maxwell fought to be cast for the role, as her husband was recovering from a heart attack at the time and she needed the money. Her role in the first film only paid £200 and Maxwell was required to provide her own clothes. Maxwell was nearly recast in 1967 after appearing in a spy spoof film alongside Sean Connery's brother Neil (aptly titled Operation Kid Brother) and then again in 1971 after demanding a pay raise. She managed to hold on to the role for several years afterwards, though. She remained in the role of Miss Moneypenny until Roger Moore's final appearance as Bond in 1985's A View to Kill. She continued using the name of her character for years after leaving the film series. Right up until 1994, Maxwell wrote a column about her on set experiences for a Canadian newspaper under the character's name. Caroline Bliss Appearing in two Bond films, The Living Daylights and License to Kill, Bliss portrayed the role of Miss Moneypenny alongside Timothy Dalton between 1987 and 1989. Over 30 years younger than Lois Maxwell, Bliss was only 26 when cast for the role. The role was recast to bring in a younger actress, allowing the films to maintain the realism of the flirty relationship with a younger Bond. In an attempt to distance herself from the iconic-at-the-time portrayal of Moneypenny by Lois Maxwell, Bliss opted to have her version of Moneypenny wear glasses. Shamefully enough, due to script limitations the flirty relationship was actually quite limited in these two films, with Bond typically ignoring Moneypenny's flirtations. Samantha Bond Following the trend of "One Moneypenny per Bond" that began in the Dalton era, Samantha Bond played the role alongside Pierce Brosnan throughout his four film r


The Hindu deity Ganesha has the head of which animal?

Hindu Deities: Lord Ganesha   Lord Ganesha Lord Ganesha - the Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant - represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. For this reason, Hindus worship Ganesha first before beginning any religious, spiritual or worldly activity. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the first son of Lord Shiva and the Divine Mother Parvati. Their second son is Lord Subramanya and their daughter is Jyoti. As explained below, the portrayal of Lord Ganesha as the blend of human and animal parts symbolizes the ideals of perfection as conceived by Hindu sages and illustrates some philosophical concepts of profound spiritual significance. Elephant head, wide mouth, and large ears: the large head of an elephant symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating intellect that one must possess to attain perfection in life. The wide mouth represents the natural human desire to enjoy life in the world. The large ears signify that a perfect person is the one who possesses a great capacity to listen to others and assimilate ideas. The trunk and two tusks with the left tusk broken: there is no known human instrument that has an operating range as wide as that of an elephant's trunk. It can uproot a tree and yet lift a needle off the ground. Likewise, the human mind must be strong enough to face the ups and downs of the external world and yet delicate enough to explore the subtle realms of the inner world. The two tusks denote the two aspects of the human personality, wisdom and emotion. The right tusk represents wisdom and the left tusk represents emotion. The broken left tusk conveys the idea that one must conquer emotions with wisdom to attain perfection. Elephant eyes: the elephant eyes are said to possess natural deceptiveness that allows them to perceive objects to be bigger than what they really are. Thus the elephant eyes symbolize the idea that even if an individual gets "bigger and bigger" in wealth and wisdom, he should perceive others to be bigger than himself; that is, surrender one's pride and attain humility. The four arms and various objects in the four hands: the four arms indicate that the Lord is omnipresent and omnipotent. The left side of the body symbolizes emotion and the right side symbolizes reason. An axe in the upper left hand and a lotus in the upper right hand signify that in order to attain spiritual perfection, one should cut worldly attachments and conquer emotions. This enables one to live in the world without being affected by earthly temptations, just as a lotus remains in water but is not affected by it. A tray of Laddus (a popular snack) near the Lord denotes that He bestows wealth and prosperity upon His devotees. The lower right hand is shown in a blessing pose, which signifies that Ganesha always blesses His devotees. A human body with a big belly: the human body possesses a human heart, which is a symbol of kindness and compassion toward all. Ganesha's body is usually portrayed wearing red and yellow clothes. Yellow symbolizes purity, peace and truthfulness. Red symbolizes the activity in the world. These are the qualities of a perfect person who perforrns all duties in the world, with purity, peace, and truthfulness. The big belly signifies that a perfect individual must have a large capacity to face all pleasant and unpleasant experiences of the world. A mouse sitting near the feet of Ganesha and gazing at the tray of Laddus: a mouse symbalizes the ego that can nibble all that is good and noble in a person. A mouse sitting near the feet of Ganesha indicates that a perfect person is one who has conquered his (or her) ego. A mouse gazing at the Laddus, but not consuming them, denotes that a purified or controlled ego can live in the world without being affected by the worldly temptations. The mouse is also the vehicle of Ganesha, signifying that one must control ego in order for wisdom to shine forth. Right foot dangling over the left foot: as stated above, the left side of the body symbolizes emotion


What was the name of Amy Johnson's husband?

BBC - Humber - History - Amy Johnson You are in: Humber > History > Local History > Amy Johnson Amy Johnson Find out about the life and times of Hull born aviator, Amy Johnson. Photo gallery Amy Johnson Gallery > 1 - Early years Amy Johnson was born on July 1st 1903. in the family home on St Georges Road in Hull. Her father John owned a fish processing factory. Her mother was also called Amy and she had two sisters Irene and Molly. Amy attended the Boulevard Secondary School in Hull, and had a reputation for being rebellious. She later went to the University of Sheffield and gained a B.A. in Economics. After she graduated Amy got a job as a secretary in an office in Bowl Alley Lane in the centre of Hull. Amy's interest in all things aeronautical led to her gaining her pilot's license in July 1929. She was given flying lesson by comedian Will Hay, who was a keen pilot. Unable to make a living from being a pilot she became the first woman in the UK to become an Air Ministry qualified ground engineer. But the lure of flying led her to undertake the first of her epic journeys. She persuaded her father and Lord Wakefield to share the cost of buying an airplane. The £600 De Haviland Moth was named Jason after her family's fish business. The plan was to break the world record for flying from the UK to Australia, the record was 15 days and was set by Bert Hinker in 1928. On 5th May 1930 Amy set off from Croydon Aerodrome on her epic endeavour. There was not much interest in the journey with only her father and a few others to see her off. By the time she had reached her first stop in Karachi she had achieved world wide fame. Amy with her mother and sisters. A combination of mechanical problems and bad weather meant that she failed to break the record. She took 19 days, landing in Darwin Australia on Saturday 24th May. Although she did not break the record she became the first woman to fly solo to Australia. 2 - The historic flights Her celebrity grew and she spent six weeks touring Australia attending public events attended by cheering crowds. Amy returned home by boat to Egypt from where she was flown to Croydon Aerodrome. A huge crowd greeted her arrival. She was driven through the streets of London in a open topped car, an estimated crowd of a million people lined the parade route. She was awarded a C.B.E and given monetary awards from newspapers and public subscription. Amy arrrives in Darwin after her flight Amy flew home to Hull in the newly repaired Jason. She attended a reception at Hull City Hall and suggested a trophy to be awarded each year to a Hull child who showed exceptional bravery. The Amy Johnson Cup is still awarded each year. She married fellow aviator Jim Mollison in 1931 and she continued he flying exploits both on her own and with her husband. Other journeys she undertook were: 1931 - First pilot to fly from London to Moscow in one day, flying the 1,760 miles in approximately 21 hours. 1931 - Moscow to Tokyo in 10 days. 1932 - New world record for solo flight from London to Cape Town. 1933 - Attempted non stop flight east to west across the Atlantic with her husband . They crashed due to running out of fuel at Bridgeport, Connecticut. 1936 - Regained her London to Cape Town record. The Johnson's house in Hull 3 - Her mysterious death With the public losing interest in her epic flights and her marriage to Jim Mollison ending in divorce Amy Johnson joined the armed forces to help the war effort. In 1940 she enlisted in the Air Transport Auxiliary flying aircraft from factories to RAF airbases. On January 5 1941, Amy Johnson took off in thick, freezing fog from Blackpool airport. She was on a routine flight to deliver an aeroplane to an RAF base in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Four and a half hours later her plane crashed in to the Thames Estuary miles away from her intended destination. Amy's body was never recovered. Many theories have grown up surrounding her mysterious death. Amy's welcome home parade in 1930 Why did an experienced pilot get lost on a flight that should have lasted only 90 minutes ? One sugge


In which US State is Chapaquidick Island?

Chappaquiddick Island | island, Massachusetts, United States | Britannica.com Chappaquiddick Island THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles:   in Edgartown town (township), seat of Dukes county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S. The town comprises Chappaquiddick Island and the eastern tip of the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The oldest settlement on the island, Edgartown dates from 1642 and was incorporated in 1671 and named for Edgar, son of James II of England; the town had previously been called Nunnepog (Algonquian for “Fresh Pond”).... in Ted Kennedy (American senator) ...in the U.S. Senate, and he became an early front-runner for the next Democratic presidential nomination. Then, on the night of July 18, 1969, he accidentally drove his car off an unmarked bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, near Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and his companion in the car, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne, was drowned. Kennedy was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident. He... in United States presidential election of 1980: The Democratic nomination ...Democratic alternative. Yet when the senator from Massachusetts finally declared his candidacy late in 1979, his freewheeling brand of liberalism and his role in the famous, fatal incident at Chappaquiddick, Mass. (when the car he was driving ran off a bridge, killing a woman passenger), caused many voters to have serious doubts about him. Carter and his aides played upon those doubts...