Which river rises near Rivington and flows through Wigan and Parbold to the Ribble near Tarleton?

A Short History of Maritime Activity on the River Douglas (Asland) at Hesketh Bank and Tarleton by Graham J. Fairhurst SHIPPING ON THE RIVER DOUGLAS A Short History of Maritime Activity on the River Douglas (or Asland) at Hesketh Bank and Tarleton. By Graham J. Fairhurst, Southport, Lancashire (Corrections and further information on these articles are welcomed) Background. The River Douglas which starts as a stream on the hills of the West Pennines flows through Wigan and westwards through a deep valley at Parbold to the West Lancashire Plain. East of Burscough, the River turns to the north across the Plain to flow to the east of both Rufford (where it becomes tidal) and Tarleton and enters the estuary of the River Ribble at Hesketh Bank. Whilst the channels of the Ribble Estuary have shifted around over the centuries, the position of entry of the Douglas channel has been relatively stable, being fixed to a degree by the ridge of boulder clay on which Hesketh Bank stands. The River Douglas technically changes its name in its lower reaches around Tarleton and Hesketh Bank to the River Asland or Astland although these names are not now in such common usage as they once were. The Ribble Estuary has been used by seafarers, at least since the Vikings came to this part of the world. It is not an easy estuary for boats and shipping to navigate and to find safe anchorage, not least because of the shifting channels but also because the Estuary faces directly into the prevailing wind and has an extremely high tidal range. There is up to 26 feet (8m) between the levels of low tide and high tide in the outer Estuary although this reduces as one moves further up river. The River Douglas has always been a good place where boats could lie with access to both navigable water and landfall and in the lee provided by the boulder clay ridge. As a result of this, Hesketh Bank and Becconsall have a long association with the sea. The name "Becconsall" itself is thought to be derived from "Beacons Hill" where in ancient times a beacon was kept on the high ground adjacent to the confluence of the rivers Ribble and Douglas to guide shipping. An annual payment of £2.16s.5d has been paid by the Duchy of Lancaster since 1535 for prayers to be said in Hesketh-with-Becconsall chapel for mariners on the river Ribble. This payment is still made to the church today. Guiding and Ferrying. The ridge of boulder clay on which Hesketh Bank and Becconsall are situated formed an ancient north – south route, elevated above the land to the west which, in ancient times was a treacherous and impassable morass. With rivers to both the north and the east, it is understandable that guiding over the sands and ferrying over the rivers were important, historic roles for the settlement. At this point the Ribble could be crossed at low tide to Freckleton Naze (in a similar manner to the better known crossing of Morecambe Bay). This route is referred to at least as far back as the 12th century and although dangerous, the low tide crossing shortened the journey between Chester and Lancaster by 28 miles compared with the inland route which crossed the Ribble at Preston. As an indication of the dangers, William Tomlinson of Warton, who had been a guide over this crossing for 40 years, petitioned in 1655 for a horse stating that in his years of service he had "lost above the number of ten to his great impoverishment". Another guide was James Blundell who lost his life in 1844. His grave stone in Becconsall church yard carries the epitaph: Often times I have crossed the sands And through the Ribble deep But I was found in Astland drown'd Which caused me here to sleep It was Gods will it should be so Some way or other all must go During the Civil War, in 1643, a group of Royalists comprising Lord Molyneux, Sir Marmaduke Langden and Sir Thomas Tyldesley and their troops managed to ford the Ribble at this point ahead of pursuing Parliamentary forces who were prevented from crossing by the rising tide. Historically, the Douglas has bee


Alexander MacEwan was the first leader of which political party?

Political Party STORY The Scottish National Party (SNP) was established in Glasgow on April 7th 1934, with the merger of the National Party of Scotland (founded on February 11th 1928) and the Scottish Party (formed 1932).  The principal founders were John MacCormick, Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham, Roland E. Muirhead, the Duke of Montrose, James Valentine, the novelist Compton Mackenzie, poets Hugh MacDiarmid (Christopher Grieve) and Lewis Spence, Florence Marian McNeill and the Party's first leader, Sir Alexander MacEwan.


Which was the first group to win 'The X Factor'?

A Group Finally Wins ‘The X Factor’…In The U.K. A Group Finally Wins ‘The X Factor’…In The U.K. Lyndsey Parker Tweet Share As poor Paula Abdul would tell you with a sigh, groups usually don't fare well on "The X Factor." Paula's InTENsity, Stereo Hoggz, and Lakoda Rayne all got voted off the show in quick succession, and until very recently, the only group to ever win any international series of "The X Factor" was Vocal Tempo, from Season 2 of Spanish version of the show. But now a girl group called Little Mix, despite having a name that sort of sounds like a flavor of Kitten Chow, has broken the groups' curse by becoming the first group to win on "The X Factor U.K.," with 48.3 percent of the vote . Not even hugely popular past "X Factor U.K." boy-band contestants like JLS, One Direction, or Jedward managed to win the entire competition, so this is a big deal across the pond. The Spice Girls' Melanie C is even predicting that Little Mix--aka Jade Thirwall, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, and Leigh Anne Pinnock--could become the next Spice Girls . Little Mix's coronation single is, oddly, a remake of folksy Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice's "Cannonball" (sort of following in the indie tradition of last year's winner, Matt Cardle, whose first single was a cover of a song by the Britrock band Biffy Clyro). This seems like a bizarre choice of debut single for any "next Spice Girls," but hey, I'm happy to see the talented Mr. Rice get some royalties. As for Little Mix's future, we'll see how far their girl power takes them, but for now, congratulations to them for making "X Factor" history. Related links:


What name is given to the moveable curved top part of a padlock?

Lexicon of locks and keys Dictionary Lexicon of locks and keys This section of the Historical Locks website covers over 200 industry and vernacular terms and definitions in the narrow field of locks and keys. Locking mechanisms often involve complex technology that we rarely consider in everyday life. But suppose you want to talk about the details of a lock? What are all these locks and their parts called? Sometimes you have to choose from several designations – which one is right, what does the word mean and where does it come from? There are so many words and expressions related to locks and their parts that I must occasionally use images to distinguish between terms. The definitions of specific types of locks include links to the pages where they are described. Everything is in chronological order. Naturally, this glossary does not cover all the expressions or terms used throughout history. I am constantly building this site and am happy to receive comments and suggestions to expand my glossary.                    ”One large Apple or Hanging Locke” Examples of designations of padlocks in the 17th century. After Stierman, knighted in 1666. Archives of the Swedish Academy.   A       A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y ABLOY. The company was founded in 1732 as Björkboda. Abloy cylinder locks were invented in 1907 by mechanical engineer Emil Henriksson, and were produced and sold by AB Låsfabriken/Lukkotehdas Oy – as of 1919 called AB Lukko Oy. The name Abloy is derived from AB L(ukko) Oy. Actuator. Any part of a lock that transfers the movement of the key to the bolt. American Padlock or Scandinavian Padlock: a later version of the original invention by Christoffer Polhem in the early 18th century. This type of lock was manufactured by several companies in Eskilstuna, Sweden and in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century. See the article on Christoffer Polhem.   American lock or Scandinavian Padlock. Made in the USA. Sketch by author. Scandinavian Padlock. Made in Eskilstuna by Låsbolaget in 1898. Ancient Greek lock. Lock on a temple door as described by Homer in the Odyssey, the 21st song: “And in her hand she carried a brazen key with a handle of ivory; and when she came to the door, she loosened the strap which served to draw the bolt from the outside, and inserting the key drew back the bolt.” The bolt was pulled back and forth using a strap hanging through a hole in the door, and was released using a large, curved key. Many variations of this kind of key have been found in archeological digs in Greece and elsewhere. Anti-manipulation device. Used with combination locks to hamper attempts to open it without the correct combination. Can consist of buttons or bars that must be positioned before the rings in the lock can be turned. Apple lock, spherical lock. Padlock with a spherical body and shackle. See the article on the History of padlocks. Spherical lock. Sketch by the author. ASSA. ASSA was founded in 1881 by August Stenman. Today ASSA is a strong brand in the field of locks and integrated security systems nationally and internationally, with an established presence in the United States, UK, Netherlands, Baltic region, Germany, and Asia. ASSA-ABLOY. Since 1994, ABLOY has been a part of the ASSA group.         A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Bar iron. Iron produced directly from a blast furnace (pig iron) and refined – smelted again and pounded with helve hammers to reduce the carbon content. Bar iron was forged and stretched in many different places in Sweden, stamped and sold directly to the smiths, or exported. Bar, beam. Simple locking device of wood or iron for single or double doors or gates. A bar can be placed in two brackets attached to the door or on both sides of it, then slid back and forth, or into a recess in the wall. Locking a door with a beam is the oldest locking principle and was invented along with the door. It is in fact still used today, so the concept of “bolted and barred” is still relevant.  Double bars   Barrier lock, See the article on Safes a


Which R & B duo had 10 consecutive US Top 20 singles for the STAX label between 1965 and 1968?

Sam & Dave - Music on Google Play Sam & Dave About the artist Sam & Dave were an American soul and R&B duo who performed together from 1961 until 1981. The tenor voice was Sam Moore and the baritone/tenor voice was Dave Prater. Sam & Dave are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, and are Grammy Award and multiple gold record award-winning artists. According to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Sam & Dave were the most successful soul duo and brought the sounds of the black gospel church to pop music with their call-and-response records. Recorded primarily at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1965 through 1968, these included "Soul Man," "Hold On, I'm Comin'," "You Don't Know Like I Know," "I Thank You," "When Something is Wrong with My Baby," "Wrap It Up," and many other Southern Soul classics. Except for Aretha Franklin, no soul act during Sam & Dave's Stax years had more consistent R&B chart success, including 10 consecutive top 20 singles and 3 consecutive top 10 LPs. 1 $7.99 Soul Men is the third album by R&B duo Sam & Dave, released in 1967. It reached #5 on the Billboard "Black Album" chart in 1967 and #62 on the "Pop Album" chart in 1968. The album launched the hit ... 1 1 $9.49 Hold On, I'm Comin' is the 1966 debut album by Atlantic Records soul duo Sam and Dave, issued on the Atlantic-distributed Stax label in 1966. The album reached number one on the Billboard Black Alb... 1 0 Wilson Pickett was an American R&B, soul and rock and roll singer and songwriter. A major figure in the development of American soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made the US R&B char... 0 0 Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his dis... 0 Otis Redding 0 Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a se... 0 Eddie Floyd 0 Edward Lee "Eddie" Floyd is an American soul-R&B singer and songwriter, best known for his work on the Stax record label in the 1960s and 1970s including the number 1 R&B hit song "Knock on Wood". 0 Jackie Wilson 0 Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter and performer. A tenor with a four octave vocal range, he was nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", and was important in the transition o... 0 Martha Reeves & the Vandellas 0 Martha Rose Reeves is an American R&B and pop singer and former politician, and is the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. They scored over a dozen hit singles, in... 0 Solomon Burke 0 Solomon Burke was an American preacher and singer, who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s and a "key transitional figure in the developme... 0 Junior Walker 0 Joe Louis Walker, also known as JLW is an American musician, best known as an electric blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. His knowledge of blues history is revealed by his use of old... 0 Four Tops 0 The Four Tops are an American vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan who helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. The group's repertoire has included soul music, R&B, disco, adult conte... 0 Rufus Thomas 0 Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. was an American rhythm and blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels including Ch... 0 Joe Tex 0 Joseph Arrington Jr., better known as Joe Tex, was an American musician who gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of country, gospel and rhyt... 0 Booker T. & The M.G.'s 0 Booker T. & the M.G.'s is an instrumental R&B/funk band that was influential in shaping the sound of Southern soul and Memphis soul. The original members of the group were Booker T. Jones,


In 2012-13 who were the sponsors of the Football League Cup?

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Which Queen of England was the mother of Henry III?

King of England Henry III Plantagenet, King of England (1207 - 1272) - Genealogy King of England Henry III Plantagenet, King of England French: King of England Henry III De Orléans, King of England Also Known As: "Henry of Winchester", "King of England", "Lord of Ireland", "Duke of Aquitaine" Birthdate: Winchester Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, England Death: in Westminster Palace, Westminster, London, England Place of Burial: Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England Immediate Family: KING OF ENGLAND, King of England Managed by: Oct 1 1206 - Winchester, Hampshire, Eng Death: Nov 16 1272 - Westminster, Middlesex, Eng Parents: John Plantagenet I, Isabella Plantagenet (born Taillefer) Children: Oct 17 1216 - Winchester, Hampshire, England Death: Apr 9 1272 - Westminster, Middlesex, England Father: John I of England ( Lackland) King of England Wife: Queen Eleanor Plantagenet (born Berenger) Children: ...rine Plantaganet, The Right Honourable Edmund "Crouchback" Plantagenet Earl of Leicester, Margaret England Plantagenet, John Plantagenet,... Siblings: ...England, Henry III, Princess ofEngland Eleanor, Richard True Earl of Cornwall, Joan Lady of Wales Plantagenet, Richard True Earl of Cornwall Oct 8 1207 - Winchester, Hampshire, England Death: Nov 23 1272 - Westminster, Middlesex, England Mother: Oct 8 1207 - Winchester Castle, Hampshire, England Death: Oct 8 1207 - Winchester, England Death: Nov 23 1272 - Winchester, England Wife: Oct 1 1206 - Winchester, Hampshire, Eng Death: Nov 16 1272 - Westminster, Middlesex, Eng Father: ...enet I, Richard Plantagenet, William Plantagenet, Henry Plantagenet, John Plantagenet, Edmund 'Crouchback' Plantagenet, Beatrice Plantagenet Brother: JOHN , " Lackland" King England Plantagenet, Isabella Plantagenet (born de Taillefer) Wife: Eleanor Leonor Countess Provence Queen of England Siblings: Oct 8 1207 - WinchesterCastle Hampshire England Death: Nov 23 1272 - Westminster Palace London England Parents: John King of England, Isabel England (born de Taillefer) Wife: Beatrice Plantagenet, Margaret of England Dunkeld,, Prince Edmund " Crouchback" Plantagenet, Katherin Plantaganet Brother: Between June 8 1272 and July 7 1272 - Westminster,England Wife: About Henry III of England a short summary from Wikipedia: Henry III Reign: 19 October 1216 – 16 November 1272 Coronation: 28 October 1216, Gloucester 17 May 1220, Westminster Abbey Predecessor: John Regent William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1216–1219) Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent (1219–1227) Consort Eleanor of Provence Edmund, 1st Earl of Leicester and Lancaster Katherine of England Father: John, King of England Mother: Isabella, Countess of Angoulême Born: 1 October 1207 Died: 16 November 1272 (aged 65) Westminster, London ================================================ Wikipedia links: ================================================ Citations / Sources : [S494] #1 The Plantagenet Ancestry (1928), Turton, W. H. [William Harry], (London: Phillimore & Co., Ltd., 1928), FHL microfilm 87,859., p. 4, 120, 224. [S1196] #552 Europaische Stammtafeln: Stammtafeln zur Geschichte der europaischen Staaten. Neue Folge (1978), Schwennicke, Detlev, (Marburg: Verlag von J. A. Stargardt, c1978-1995 (v. 1-16) -- Frankfurt am Main: Vittorio Klostermann, c1998- Medieval Families bibliography #552.), FHL book Q 940 D5es new series., Band 2 Tafel 18, 90. Schwennicke's, Europäische Stammtafeln, [S556] #1325 Ogle and Bothal; or, A history of the baronies of Ogle, Bothal, and Hepple, and of the families of Ogle and Bertram, Ogle, Henry A., (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England : Reid, 1902), 929.242 Og5o., p. 298a. [S1260] An Encyclopedia of World History; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern, Chronologically Arranged (1972), Langer, William L., (5th edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1972), p. 127, 211. Henry III reigned 1216-1272. [S1375] The Thirteenth Century, 1216-1307 (1953), Powicke, Frederick Maurice, Sir, (The Oxford History of England, vol. 4. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1953), FHL book 942 H2oh v. 4., p. 268. [S37] Journal of British Studies, (The


Of what will Keith Bristow become the first head in 2013?

Head of the National Crime Agency announced - News stories - GOV.UK Head of the National Crime Agency announced From: First published: 10 October 2011 This news article was published under    the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police Keith Bristow has been announced as the head of the National Crime Agency today. The appointment was made after the current Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police was picked from a field of strong candidates. Home Secretary Theresa May said: ‘I am delighted to announce Keith Bristow as the new head of the National Crime Agency. ‘For too long we have lacked a strong, collaborative national response in the fight for criminal justice. The NCA will make the UK a more hostile environment for serious and organised crime and strengthen our border. ‘In his new role, Keith Bristow will develop an agency of powerful operational crime fighters who will ensure those who commit serious and organised crime are tracked down, pursued and brought to justice. ‘Keith Bristow will be the NCA’s first operational head and will play a vital role in developing the new agency.’ Warwickshire Chief Constable Keith Bristow said: ‘The NCA will protect communities and individuals from harm by tackling serious, organised and complex crime. ‘In partnership with other law enforcement agencies we will ensure that criminals are identified, pursued and brought to justice; their groups dismantled and their activities disrupted. We will do even more to strip away their illegally obtained assets. ‘Officers and staff from existing agencies that will become part of the NCA are already working hard to tackle serious, organised and complex crime and new approaches and capabilities will become operational before 2013 to cut crime and protect our borders. ‘I shall be working closely with Chief Constables, leaders of other law-enforcement organisations, Police Authorities, Police and Crime Commissioners and the government to ensure that the NCA delivers the maximum protection possible for communities within the resources it has available.’ Share this page


Which character catches the Grinch red handed stealing Christmas presents?

Grinch (Character) - Quotes Grinch (Character) The Grinch :  Those Whos are hard to frazzle, Max. But, we did our worst, and that's all that matters. The Grinch :  Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful and triumphant. The Grinch :  What's that stench? It's fantastic. The Grinch :  Are you having a holly, jolly Christmas? The Grinch :  MAX. HELP ME... I'm FEELING. The Grinch :  We're gonna die! We're gonna die! I'm going to throw up, and then I'm gonna die! Mommy, tell it to stop! [continues to scream and yell, then chuckle as he gets the sleigh under control] The Grinch :  Whew... ha! Almost lost my *cool* there. The Grinch : [messing with peoples mail] Jury duty, jury duty, jury duty, black mail, pink slip, chain letter, eviction notice, jury duty. Grinch's Answering Machine : [computer voice] You have no messages. The Grinch :  Odd. Better check the outgoing. Grinch's Answering Machine : [Grinch's voice] If you utter so much as one syllable, I'LL HUNT YOU DOWN AND GUT YOU LIKE A FISH! If you'd like to fax me, press the star key. The Grinch :  Oh, the Who-manity. Narrator :  The Whos young and old would sit down to a feast, and they'll feast, and they'll feast. The Grinch :  And they'll feast, feast, feast, feast. They'll eat their Who-Pudding and rare Who-Roast Beast. But that's something I just cannot stand in the least. Oh, no. I'M SPEAKING IN RHYME! [Cindy meets the Grinch for the first time] Cindy Lou Who :  You're the... the... The Grinch : [mimicking Cindy] The... the... THE GRINCH! [a taxicab passes him by] The Grinch :  It's because I'm green isn't it? The Grinch :  The nerve of those Whos. Inviting me down there - on such short notice! Even if I wanted to go my schedule wouldn't allow it. 4:00, wallow in self pity; 4:30, stare into the abyss; 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one; 5:30, jazzercize; 6:30, dinner with me - I can't cancel that again; 7:00, wrestle with my self-loathing... I'm booked. Of course, if I bump the loathing to 9, I could still be done in time to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and slip slowly into madness. But what would I wear? The Grinch :  One man's toxic sludge is another man's potpourri. [Max barks] The Grinch :  I don't know, it's some kind of soup. The Grinch : [stops a tiny car] Evening, folks. Mind if I squeeze in? [starts to sit on the car] The Grinch :  You might want to scooch over. [the whos run away] Cindy Lou Who :  Thanks for saving me. The Grinch : [stops in his tracks] Saving you, is that what you think I was doing? Wrongo. I just noticed that you were improperly packaged, my dear. [grabs wrapping paper and starts wrapping Cindy up] The Grinch :  Max, pick out a bow. [to Cindy] The Grinch :  Can I use your finger for a sec? The Grinch :  I am the Grinch that stole Christmas... and I'm sorry. [long silence] The Grinch :  Aren't you going to cuff me? Put me in a choke hole? Blind me with pepper spray? Mayor Augustus Maywho :  You heard him, Officer. He admitted it. I'd go with the pepper spray. Officer Wholihan :  Yes, I heard him all right. He said he was sorry. The Grinch :  Oh, no, the sleigh, the presents, they'll be destroyed, and I care! [shouts] The Grinch :  What is the deal? Narrator :  And the more the Grinch thought of what Christmas would bring, the more the Grinch thought... The Grinch :  I must stop this whole thing! The Grinch :  Why, for year after year I've put up with it now. I must stop this Christmas from coming... but how? I MEAN... in what way? The Grinch :  I tell you Max, I don't know why I ever leave this place. I've got all the company I need right here. [indicates himself] The Grinch :  How are you? Echo:  How are you? The Grinch :  I asked you first. Echo:  I asked you first. The Grinch :  Oh right, that's REALLY mature, saying exactly what I say. Echo:  ...Saying exactly what I say. The Grinch :  I'm an idiot! Echo:  You're an idiot! The Grinch : [whispering] Alright fine! I'm not talking to you anymore! In fact, I'm going to whisper! So that by the time my voice reverbarates off the walls, and


The western part of the island of Timor belongs to which country?

East Timor:   Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities East Timor Faces Economic and Political Woes Geography East Timor is located in the eastern part of   Timor, an island in the Indonesian archipelago that lies between the South   China Sea and the Indian Ocean. East Timor includes the enclave of   Oecussi, which is located within West Timor (Indonesia). After Indonesia,   East Timor's closest neighbor is Australia, 400 mi to the south. It is   semiarid and mountainous. Government Republic. History Timor was first colonized by the Portuguese in   1520. The Dutch, who claimed many of the surrounding islands, took control   of the western portion of the island in 1613. Portugal and the Netherlands   fought over the island until an 1860 treaty divided Timor, granting   Portugal the eastern half of the island as well as the western enclave of   Oecussi (the first Portuguese settlement on the island). Australia and   Japan fought each other on the island during World War II; nearly 50,000   East Timorese died during the subsequent Japanese occupation. In 1949, the Netherlands gave up its colonies in   the Dutch East Indies, including West Timor, and the nation of Indonesia   was born. East Timor remained under Portuguese control until 1975, when   the Portuguese abruptly pulled out after 455 years of colonization. The   sudden Portuguese withdrawal left the island vulnerable. On July 16, 1976,   nine days after the Democratic Republic of East Timor was declared an   independent nation, Indonesia invaded and annexed it. Although no country   except Australia officially recognized the annexation, Indonesia's   invasion was sanctioned by the United States and other western countries,   who had cultivated Indonesia as a trading partner and cold-war ally   (Fretilin, the East Timorese political party spearheading independence,   was Marxist at the time).


Which former Presidential candidate was a US Navy pilot who was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967 and endured ill treatment and torture until his release in 1973?

Sound Off: Is John McCain a War Hero? - Under the Radar Sound Off: Is John McCain a War Hero? Posted By: Under the Radar July 20, 2015 Republican presidential candidate and billionaire rabble rouser Donald J. Trump took a direct shot at Senator John McCain this past Saturday at an Iowa campaign rally: “He’s not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.” Navy airman John McCain was flying a bombing mission over North Vietnam in his  A-4E Skyhawk  when he was shot down and captured on October 23, 1967. McCain was imprisoned in the notorious Hanoi Hilton and declined an early release once his captors figured out that he was the son of Admiral John McCain, commander of all U.S. forces in Vietnam. Things got rough once he refused to go along with the North Vietnamese propaganda ploy, but McCain never cracked under interrogation and endured 5 1/2 years of torture and incarceration before his 1973 release. His wartime injuries left him permanently incapable of lifting his arms over his head. According to a takedown in today’s Washington Post, young Donald Trump received four student deferments from the draft during the Vietnam War while he earned an Ivy League degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He was the son of wealthy real estate developer Fred Trump and he had an easy path into the family business. The Republican establishment has been quick to condemn Trump’s comments and Secretary of State (and Vietnam veteran) John Kerry took direct aim at The Donald: “John McCain is a hero, a man of grit and guts and character personified. He served and bled and endured unspeakable acts of torture. His captors broke his bones, but they couldn’t break his spirit, which is why he refused early release when he had the chance. That’s heroism, pure and simple, and it is unimpeachable.” Faced with the enormous waves of criticism, Trump refused to back down or apologize on Sunday: “People that fought hard and weren’t captured and went through a lot, they get no credit,” he said. “Nobody even talks about them. They’re like forgotten, and I think that’s a shame, if you want to know the truth.” Trump and McCain have a longstanding political feud, mostly because Donald thinks the senator is soft on illegal immigration. Of course, it was Trump’s comments about the perceived dangers of Mexican immigration that have both fueled his rise to the top of the primary polls and led to him losing a wide array of business contracts, including his TV deals for The Apprentice and the Miss Universe pageant. So many questions: Is John McCain’s war service off limits in a political feud? Does Donald have a point? Do POWs get too a large a share of the spotlight when other men who served in Vietnam deserve more recognition? If you supported Trump’s candidacy before he made this comments, do you still plan to vote for him? Sound off! Sound Off: Should a Veterans Indentification Card Qualify as a Voter’s ID? itemplet How could we not see John McCain as a hero!! Trump has a lot of encouraging words fro our country; however, his vision is blurred if he cannot tell the difference between a hero and a coward. R Wall John McCain is a HERO. I was in his former Hanoi Hilton prison room in 2004 and saw the scene he had to see every morning he woke up – A guillotine in the adjoining courtyard w/blade attached. I don’t think Mr Tromp has ever awoken to see this sight. I saw where he was shot down – Landing in a lake in the center of Hanoi and the NVA military broke his arms and beat him silly before placing him in his cell. Senator has already spent his TIME IN HELL – Mr Trump spent his time making CASH – Just my opinion. Joe mortenson Any military member ( male or female) that is held captive, is a war hero, they stood and took their eneimes beatings and did not give out any information. Trump has no idea what he is talking about. He owes a great apology to all veterans past, present and future. If it wasn’t for all veterans he would not be living the way he does, it’s the veterans that keep


Who were Australia's opponents in the first One Day International cricket match at the MCG in January 1971?

Cricket - World Cup venues Cricket Share View photos India's players hold the winning trophy as they celebrate after winning their ICC Cricket World Cup final match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai April 2, 2011.  REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files More MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Details on the 14 venues hosting matches during the Feb. 14 - March 29 cricket World Cup. IN AUSTRALIA: MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND One of the world's largest and most famous sporting venues, the 100,000-seat MCG was originally built for cricket in 1854 and was the main stadium for the 1956 Olympics and the venue for the 1992 World Cup final which saw Pakistan beat England. Australia played their first test against England at the 'G' in 1877, winning by 45 runs, and the hosts' last victory there over their arch-rivals brought a test record crowd of 91,112 on Boxing Day, 2013. SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND Founded on a swampy reserve for colonial soldiers to play sports in the mid-19th century, the Sydney Cricket Ground is the only one of Australia's major cricket grounds that regularly presents wickets offering decent turn for spinners. The SCG was also the first venue to host a cricket match under lights when Australia played West Indies in 1978. ADELAIDE OVAL A major redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval has robbed the ground of its once famous old-world charm, but it remains an excellent venue to watch the sport. With short boundaries square of the wicket, it is a batsman's paradise. Australia captain Michael Clarke has long plundered runs there, and he became the most prolific test century-scorer at the ground in December when he struck his seventh ton against India. THE WACA (Perth) Possibly the least well-appointed of Australia's major grounds from a spectator's perspective, the Perth venue's fast and bouncy pitch is nonetheless beloved of pace and swing bowlers. An afternoon sea-breeze called the 'Fremantle Doctor,' which blows across the ground, can bring extra pace and movement to test visiting batsmen. The venue was the backdrop for an infamous clash between Australia fast bowler Dennis Lillee and Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad who collided on the pitch. Lillee was suspended for two matches after kicking Miandad from behind and the Pakistani raised his bat above his head as if to strike him. THE GABBA (Brisbane) Named after the surrounding suburb Woolloongabba, the Brisbane ground was built in 1896 and generally holds the opening test of a series in Australia. A somewhat soul-less bowl, the wicket is usually fast and bouncy and can be an intimidating place for visiting teams when packed out with a vociferous crowd. It was the venue for the first tied test between Australian and West Indies in 1960. BELLERIVE OVAL (Hobart) On the nothern bank of the Derwent river in Tasmania state capital Hobart, picturesque Bellerive is a relatively young venue for international cricket, hosting its first one-day match in 1988 and test the following year. The ground has been given a major face-lift for the World Cup and with its new grandstand, now boasts a capacity of 20,000. MANUKA OVAL (Canberra) Built in the Depression era, the boutique Manuka Oval in Australia's capital Canberra has long hosted tour matches for visiting sides and held its first one-day international between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the 1992 World Cup. IN NEW ZEALAND: EDEN PARK (Auckland) Originally a drained swamp, it became a sports ground in 1900. The home of Auckland cricket since 1910 and Auckland rugby since 1925, it is also the site of the infamous flour bomb rugby test between South Africa and New Zealand in 1981. While a multipurpose venue, it hosted the opening game of the 1992 tournament, it has become more of a specialised rugby ground since with the construction of stands for the 2011 rugby World Cup creating a strange configuration for cricket. The ground has short boundaries behind square at the northern end and straight down the ground and captains and bowlers will need to plan accordingly. Capacity has been reduced to around 45,000 after the removal of temporary seating following the 2011 ru


Which science fiction film of 1956 was loosely based on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'?

Shakespeare and science fiction | The Shakespeare blog Shakespeare and science fiction Posted on May 27, 2011 by Sylvia Morris Poster for the science fiction film Forbidden Planet, 1956 It’s hardly surprising that Shakespeare’s play The Tempest has been used as the basis for science fiction. A ship and its crew are wrecked on a distant, mysterious island, populated only by a man with magical powers, several strange creatures who act as his servants, and his daughter. The ship’s crew break up into several groups who interact with the island’s inhabitants, upsetting the status quo and threatening to overthrow the magician. This story of how people relate to and govern each other could and has been easily relocated from the strange and exotic island to a host of fictional settings.  The British Library’s new exhibition,  Out of this World , is an ambitious look at the history of science fiction, tracing its roots back Shakespeare’s period and even beyond, to books not normally categorized as science fiction like Thomas More’s Utopia.   The Culture Show’s programme traced this history, including a discussion of the first work of science fiction in English, The Man in the Moon, from 1638. Interviews with curators pointed out that like much other art, science fiction is rarely about what it appears to be on the surface. The best science fiction wrestles with the place of the individual in society.  I don’t know if the exhibition includes any references to Shakespeare, but this theme certainly finds expression in The Tempest. On his arrival on the island Prospero has set himself up as the ruler of the island, turning its existing inhabitants into his servants. Caliban complains          I am all the subjects that you have, Which first was mine own King: and here you sty me In this hard rock, whiles you do keep from me The rest o’th’island. Among the shipwrecked courtiers is Gonzalo, who dreams of another kind of government. “Had I plantation of this isle … and were the King on’t, what would I do?”, he asks. He suggests a commonwealth where all would be equal:                                             Riches, poverty, And use of service, none; contract, succession, Bourn, bound of land, tilth, vineyard, none.… All things in common Nature should produce Without sweat or endeavour: treason, felony, Sword, pike, knife, gun or need of any engine, Would I not have.  The science fiction film Forbidden Planet was released in 1956, loosely based on The Tempest.  The Ariel parallel, Robby the Robot, was the first movie robot to become a hero in his own right. There was no Caliban in the film but an evil force “The Id”, was created by the writer Irving Block because “There are real monsters and demons inside each one of us, without our knowing”, a sentiment which forms the basis of Macbeth.  Shakespeare’s plays are almost all given an unfamiliar setting, in either a far-off country or a safely distant period of English history. This enabled Shakespeare to write safely about current political concerns, but contemporary parallels were not lost on his audiences. In 1601 the Earl of Essex paid for Shakespeare’s company to perform the play Richard II, in which the king is deposed, hoping that the performance would rally support for the Earl’s rebellion against Queen Elizabeth. The play is comfortably set well in the past, but the connection was inescapable. The Queen is said to have responded “I am Richard II, know ye not that?”  The theme of the individual in society is discussed in another of Shakespeare’s most political plays, Hamlet, and sure enough the play is raised in science fiction .  The television series Star Trek has made repeated use of Shakespeare’s plays and produced many spin-offs included the wonderfully tongue in cheek translation of Hamlet into “the original Klingon”. Shakespeare and science fiction was also the subject of a post written in 2010 as part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Blogging Shakespeare. 6 Responses to Shakespeare and science fiction Andrew Cowie May 28, 2011 at 9:18 am Interesting blog, Sylvia. I’


The singer/songwriter Tulisa, an X Factor judge, was a member of which hip-hop group formed in 2000?

Tulisa - Music on Google Play Tulisa About the artist Tula Paulina "Tulisa" Contostavlos is an English singer-songwriter, an X Factor judge, actress, and television personality. Tulisa is known for her role in Demons Never Die, for her debut single as a solo artist Young and for being a part of N-Dubz. Tulisa as a part of N-Dubz has gained two platinum certified albums, five MOBO awards, four headlining tours, a Brit Award nomination, eight top twenty five singles, three silver certified singles, one gold certified album, a compilation album that successfully gained a silver certificate and two Urban Music Awards nominations. As a solo artist Tulisa has generated a debut Number One single that topped in Scotland and the UK charts, two consecutive top twenty singles, a top thirty five debut album and a debut single that has gained over twenty million views on YouTube. Tulisa has also released a fragrance line named "The Female Boss". In 2011 and 2012, Tulisa was a judge on The X Factor. In 2011 Tulisa successfully won the show in her debut year of being a judge with the "Groups" category with her winning act being Little Mix, who went on to become the most successful girl group in the X Factor's history. Cheryl Cole 0 Cheryl Ann Fernandez-Versini is an English singer, dancer, and television personality. Born and raised in Tyne and Wear, she rose to fame in late 2002 as a member of girl group Girls Aloud, which w... 0 N-Dubz 0 N-Dubz were a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consisted of members Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer. N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the ... 0 Dappy 0 With his distinctive woolly chullos, scallywag persona, and "na na nai" catch phrase, North London MC/vocalist Dappy was instrumental in the commercial breakthrough of his urban-pop trio N-Dubz, bu... 0 Nicole Scherzinger 0 Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she performed in various singing compe... 0 Rita Ora 0 Rita Sahatçiu Ora is a British singer and actress. She rose to prominence in February 2012 when she was featured on DJ Fresh's single, "Hot Right Now", which reached number one in the UK. Her debut... 0 Cover Drive 0 Cover Drive are a four-piece band from Barbados consisting of Amanda Reifer, T-Ray Armstrong, Barry "Bar-Man" Hill and Jamar Harding. They have gained commercial success in the United Kingdom. They... 0 Stooshe 0 Stooshe are a British girl group from London, consisting of members Alexandra Buggs, Karis Anderson and Courtney Rumbold. Under Warner Music they broke onto the UK music scene in 2012, with the rel... 0 The Saturdays 0 The Saturdays are a British-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group formed during the summer of 2007. The line up consists of Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King and... 0 Misha B 0 Misha Amber Bryan, known by her stage name Misha B, is a British singer, songwriter and rapper. Born and raised in Greater Manchester. Misha B rose to notability as a semi-finalist on the eighth se... 0 Amelia Lily 0 Amelia Lily is an English actress and pop singer who finished third on the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011, mentored by Kelly Rowland. She competed in the show and progressed to the Live Show... 0 Neon Jungle 0 Neon Jungle were a British four-piece girl group consisting of Shereen Cutkelvin, Amira McCarthy, Jessica Plummer, and Asami Zdrenka. They were best known for their second single "Braveheart", whic... 0 Pixie Lott 0 Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer, songwriter and actress. Her debut single, "Mama Do", was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second... 0 Alexandra Burke 0 Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British singer-songwriter and voice actor. Burke rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008, becoming one... 0 JLS 0 JLS were an English pop/R&B boy band consisting of membe


What name is given to the form of divination through books?

Types of Divination ASTROLOGY is divination using celestial bodies: the sun, moon, planets, and stars. CARTOMANCY is fortune telling using cards such as the Tarot. CLAIRAUDIENCE is "clear hearing" of divinatory information. Parapsychologist generally regard as a form of extrasensory perception. CLAIRVOYANCE is "clear seeing" of divinatory information. Parapsychologist generally regard as a form of extrasensory perception. CRYSTALLOMANCY is divination through crystal gazing. DOWSING or DIVINING RODS are methods of divination where a forked stick is used to locate water or precious minerals. NUMEROLOGY is the numerical interpretation of numbers, dates, and the number value of letters. OCULOMANCY is divination from a person's eye. PALMISTRY is the broad field of divination and interpretation of the lines and structure of the hand. PRECOGNITION in an inner knowledge or sense of future events. PSYCHOMETRY is the faculty of gaining impressions from a physical object and its history. SCIOMANCY is divination using a spirit guide, a method generally employed by chanelers. SCRYING is a general term for divination using a crystal, mirrors, bowls of water, ink, or flames to induce visions. TASSEOGRAPHY is the reading of tea leaves that remain in a tea cup once the beverage has been drunk. Uncommon Types of Divination AEROMANCY divination from the air and sky, particularly concentrating on cloud shapes, comets, and other phenomena not normally visible in the heavens. ALECTRYOMANCY is divination whereby a bird is allowed to pick corn grains from a circle of letters. A variation is to recite letters of the alphabet noting those at which a cock crows. ALEUROMANCY is divination using "fortune cookies"; answers to questions are rolled into balls of dough and once baked are chosen at random. ALOMANCY is divination by table salt. ALPHITOMANCY uses special cakes that are digestible by persons with a clear conscience but are unpleasant to others. ANTHROPOMANCY is the long-outlawed means of divination by human sacrifice. APANTOMANCY is divination through chance meetings with animals (e.g., a black cat), birds, and other creatures. Mexico City is said to have been founded where Aztec soothsayers saw an eagle flying from a cactus carrying a live snake. ARITHMANCY or ARITHMOMANCY is an earlier form of NUMEROLOGY where divination is made through numbers and the number value of letters. ASTRAGLOMANCY or ASTRAGYROMANCY is a form of divination by dice where the faces of the dice bear numbers and letters. AUGURY is the general term for the art of divination and is chiefly applied to interpretations of signs and omens. AUSTROMANCY is divination by the study of the winds. AXIOMANCY is divination through the observation of how an ax or hatchet quivers or points when driven into post. BELOMANCY is an ancient form of divination performed by tossing or balancing arrows. BIBLIOMANCY involves divination by books. BOTANOMANCY is divination from burning tree branches and leaves. BUMPOLOGY strictly a modern term, a popular nickname for PHRENOLOGY CAPNOMANCY is the study of smoke rising from a fire. CATOPTROMANCY is an early form of crystal gazing that utilizes a mirror turned to the moon to catch moonbeams. CAUSIMOMANCY is divination from behavior of objects placed in a fire. CEPHALOMANCY refers to divination with the skull or head of a donkey or goat. CERAUNOSCOPY seeks to draw omens from the study of thunder and lightning. CEROSCOPY, CEROMANCY is a form of fortune telling in which melted was is poured into cold water. CHIROMANCY is divination from the lines on people's hands. CHIROGNOMY is the study of the general hand formation. CLEROMANCY is divination by "casting lots", similar to dice but with objects such as pebbles or sea shells. CLIDOMANCY or CLEIDOMANCY is divination using a dangling key. see RADIESTHESIA. COSCINOMANCY is divination using a hanging sieve. see RADIESTHESIA. CRITOMANCY is the study of barley cakes. CROMNIOMANCY is divination using onion sprouts. CYCLOMANCY is the practice of divination from a turning wheel. DACTYLOMANCY is an early form


What is the surname of the Detective Sergeant, played by Lee Ingleby, in the Inspector George Gently TV series?

"Inspector George Gently" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 47 out of 49 people found the following review useful: Wonderful from United Kingdom 13 September 2010 As a huge fan of detective series/dramas, I was surprised at how much I loved Inspector George Gently. Three years ago, admittedly, it didn't completely appeal to me, but when I did decide to give the series a chance I am glad I did, and am struggling to give a good enough reason why it didn't appeal to me before. Inspector George Gently is brilliant in every aspect. It is strikingly filmed, with the photography stunning and the scenery and locations very well chosen and evocative. The music is very good too, quite stirring and haunting, and always careful not to overshadow what is going on on screen. Then we are treated to some truly great writing that is intelligent and has the odd bit of subtle humour and complex but very well explained stories. The direction is very fine, and the acting is top notch consistently with the guest actors making the most of their characters and stories and Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby brilliant both individually and together, complete with a very interesting chemistry. To conclude, this is a wonderful series that I can't wait to see more of. 10/10 Bethany Cox Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 44 people found the following review useful: Great Series but with a Recurring Goof from United Kingdom 8 October 2010 This is a high quality, well written series which contains excellent acting and believable plots (well, more believable than "Midsomer Murders" for example). The episodes can be viewed as standard "whodunnits" but also spectacularly reveal the massive changes in law, attitudes and culture in the UK over the past 45 years or so. My only gripe is that, despite the great attention that is paid to period detail, the writers always make the mistake (not restricted to this series) of scripting the words "against you" in the caution used by a police officer when making an arrest. The UK police caution in such circumstances before 1995 was: "You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so but anything you do say may be given in evidence." The words "used against you" were only ever used in USA. To have used these words in UK could have prejudiced the case. Was the above review useful to you? 23 out of 23 people found the following review useful: Policing in the 60's from United Kingdom 23 June 2012 It's an outstanding Police series set in the northeast in the mid 60's when murderers are still sent to the gallows. Martin Shaw plays Detective Chief Inspector George Gently and Ex Metropolitan Police officer and Lee Ingleby plays a cocky young Detective Sergeant Bacchus. Bacchus is occasionally described as a nasty piece of work and he often is. He's George's bulldog and George is not afraid to set him lose. In 60's terms, George would not be classed as corrupt but he's not adverse to giving a bit of a slap when necessary. He's keen to get the right person locked up. Martin Shaw is worlds away from the smug hypocritical Judge Deed and all the better for it. From my own experience I can say that the series is quite realistic and I have no hesitation in recommending it. I look forward to further episodes Was the above review useful to you? 21 out of 23 people found the following review useful: my wife was murdered sergeant from United States 17 November 2010 Martin Shaw plays an out of sync copper. He want answers, he wants justice, he wants someone caught but he will play by the rules. He gets paired with a younger partner, John Bacchcus played by Lee Ingleby, who is more interested in getting results than following the rules but "understands" he might learn something from his unwanted mentor George Gently. OK the characters last names may be a bit too much symbolic but their working relationship is well worth watching and the writing is quit good. Getting through the accents might be a push for some but after a few episodes you ge


In which English county is the village of Stilton?

Stilton Village Website | About Stilton, Cambridgeshire, UK Thence to Stilton, slowly paced, With no bloome nor blossome graced, With no plums nor apples stored, But smoothen, like an old man’s fore’d. Yet with Innes so well provided, Men are pleased when they have tryde it. Stilton is a large village located in north-west Cambridgeshire, around six miles south west of Peterborough and around 70 miles north of London on the Great North Road – the A1(M). This section of the website provides an insight into the history of the village, and perhaps explains why it has a reputation as a hard-working and hospitable community! The birthplace of Stilton cheese The village gave its name to the world’s best-known cheese, and we celebrate the association with the world-famous Stilton Cheese Rolling event every May Day. Not surprisingly, one of the first questions that visitors ask is “Where’s the cheese factory?” Well, we’re sorry to disappoint you, but there isn’t one….. yet! For more about the history of Stilton cheese go to the Stilton Cheese page . To find out how we’re hoping to rewrite the history, go to the ‘It’s our Cheese!’ page. But there’s a lot more to Stilton than the cheese. On this website you will find a glimpse of some of the more colourful aspects of Stilton’s history, as well as an insight into our village life. Stilton is, above all, a living village. You won’t find “tourist traps”, souvenir shops, or odd characters in period costume, just good honest people living and working together. Happily, we are indeed still “so well provided” with inns. Here you will find a variety of hotels, pubs & restaurants providing excellent accommodation & refreshments, just as they did to those hardy souls who travelled the Great North Road in horse-drawn coaches. Visitor, why not stay and enjoy our hospitality? And when you have refreshed yourself, follow our Village Trail . Walk off an excellent lunch and take a peep back into a bygone age. Picture Stilton as a frenzied bustle of horses, drivers, passengers, blacksmiths and inn-keepers, while travellers of every description made their way along our High Street. If you listen very carefully you may even hear the ghostly sound of Black Bess’s hooves as Dick Turpin makes his escape…. Enjoy Stilton! A place to live, work and play Stilton’s dependence on the main road has been its undoing twice: in the middle of the 19th century when the railway line passed to the east through Holme and Yaxley, and in 1959 when the present A1 bypass was opened. Stilton became a ghost village; businesses disappeared and even the Bell Inn closed and fell into dereliction. But times have changed for the better. The Great North Road which once brought business and visitors straight into the village now provides easy access to one of the most economically important regions of Britain. Residents enjoy excellent road and rail communication to London, Cambridge, the industrial midlands and the agricultural fenlands. As a result, Stilton is today a vibrant community of people from all walks of life. Businesses thrive here and the Bell Inn has become one of the finest inns in the country. In 1962 Tom McDonald of The Talbot and Malcolm Moyer of The Bell, aided and abetted by telephone engineer Fred Linstead, who provided a telegraph pole, cheered up their drinkers by organising the first ever Cheese Rolling along a course on the High Street on Easter Monday. Now it has become an important annual May Day festival, attracting media attention from around the world. The last half-century has seen Stilton grow considerably, with many trim new housing estates, but still retains its village character, with many thriving organisations , pubs and restaurants, an excellent primary school , shops (including a Post Office and pharmacy), playing field , and SCAN , the eagerly-awaited monthly newsletter. Thinking of joining us? As a genuine village community, Stilton offers a wide variety of homes to suit every type of household, from apartments and starter homes, through a range of family homes to some excellent retirement


According to von Clausewitz, War is the continuation of what, by other means?

CLAUSEWITZ ON WAR AND POLITICS What does Clausewitz consider to be the proper relationship         between war and politics? Was Clausewitz correct? Introduction The proper relationship of war and politics, according to Carl          Von Clausewitz, is that war must always be subordinate to policy          and serve as a means to a political end.  In his most famous          work, On War, Clausewitz describes this belief and explains          how this relationship must exist in reality.  At several          points, Clausewitz seems to give contradictory advice concerning          this relationship but if read carefully, On War explains that          indeed, warfare must not exist in the absence of policy nor          without a political purpose guiding it.  Was he correct          and does this relationship still exist in modern warfare and          politics?   Given the ramifications of using modern          weaponry, it is of the utmost importance that modern policy          carefully and skillfully guide modern warfare.   Policy Drives War It is not difficult to ascertain what Clausewitz believed          to be the proper relationship between war and politics because          in his book On War, he clearly states his most famous line that          ï¿½War is merely the continuation of policy by other meansï¿½ (Clausewitz,          87).  Published in 1832, the book gives numerous examples          of this belief and shows that he based his theories on experience,          having fought in many battles during his military career.  ï¿½He regarded war as an extreme but natural expression of policy,          and never regretted that he himself had fought in seven campaignsï¿½          (Paret, 187).  Clearly, he viewed war in a subordinate          position to policy. But what does it mean to say war and politics should be          so intimately intertwined when it seems politicians should worry          about the politics and the military should do the fighting? To adhere to this complete separation would not only prove          to be unsuccessful but outright disastrous for the warring nation.  A countryï¿½s military without direction would tend to spiral          into meaningless violence and loss.  One must look at the          reason warfare is waged and see the only reason to use it is          to achieve a political gain.  In Makers of Modern Strategy,          the author states that ï¿½Violence should express the political          purpose, and express it in a rational, utilitarian manner; it          should not take the place of the political purpose, nor obliterate          itï¿½ (Paret, 200).  To simply fight to destroy an opponent          and his will for the sake of the fight would be wasted effort. As we have seen in history, this relationship is not always          easy to forge nor maintain. A clash develops when politicians          feel compelled to involve themselves with military operations          because future policy decisions are affected by the decisions          of the military commander.  On the other hand, the commander          in the field feels interference from politicians is detrimental          to the art of warfare.  He has a military job to accomplish          and is ï¿½on the sceneï¿½ where he feels he must have the latitude          to make decisions based on the evolving situation. As opposite as these views appear, Clausewitz dictated how          the solutions can and must coexist.  He states ï¿½The political          object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and means          can never be considered in isolation from their purposeï¿½ (Clau


What is the highest point in Northern Ireland?

Ireland Geographical Facts, Figures and Physical Extremities This page gives some of the physical extremities of Ireland Most northerly point* The most northerly point is Inishtrahull Island, situated in the Atlantic   Ocean 7 km north of Inishowen Peninsula, county Donegal. It lies at latitude 55.43�N. Of   mainland Ireland, the most northerly point is a headland 2 km northeast of Malin Head,   Inishowen Peninsula, county Donegal. It lies at latitude 55.38�N. Most easterly point The most easterly point is Big Bow Meel Island, which is a rock situated   900 metres off the Ards Peninsula, county Down, at longitude 5.42�W. Of mainland Ireland,   the most easterly point is Burr Point, Ards Peninsula, county Down at longitude 5.43�W.   It is situated 2 km southeast of the village of Ballyhalbert. Most southerly point The most southerly point is Fastnet Rock, which lies in the Atlantic Ocean   11.3 km south of mainland county Cork. It lies at latitude 51.37�N. Of mainland Ireland,   the most southerly point is Brow Head, county Cork, which lies 3.8 km east of the marginly   more northerly Mizen Head. It lies at latitude 51.43�N. Most westerly point* The most westerly point is Tearaght Island, which lies in the Atlantic   Ocean 12.5 km west of Dingle Peninsula, county Kerry. It lies at longitude 10.70�W. Of   mainland Ireland, the most westerly point is Garraun Point, Dingle Peninsula, county Kerry   which is 2.5 km northwest of Slea Head. It lies at longitude 10.51�W. Geographical Centres The geographical centre of Ireland is to be found in eastern county Roscommon,     at a point 3km (2 miles) south of Athlone town. The centre of Ulster is in county Tyrone, at a point 20km (14 miles) east of     Omagh town, near the village of Pomeroy. The centre of Munster is in the north of county Cork, at a point 9km (6 miles)     south-west of the village of Rath Luirc. The centre of Leinster is in western county Kildare, at a point 5km (3 miles)     south-west of Kildare town. The centre of Connaught is in county Mayo, 6km (4 miles) south-east of the     pilgrim village of Knock. The centre of Northern Ireland is in eastern county Tyrone, at a point 6km (4     miles) south-east of the town of Cookstown. The centre of the Republic of Ireland is in south-eastern county Galway, at a     point 3km (2 miles) south-west of the village of Eyrecourt. Highest altitude The summit of Mt Carrantuohill, county Kerry, rises to 1,041 metres (3414   feet) above sea level. The second highest point is the summit of Mt Beenkeragh, county   Kerry, which rises to 1,010 metres (3314 feet) above sea level. The highest point in   Northern Ireland is the summit of Slieve Donard, county Down, which rises to 852 metres   (2796 feet) above sea level, and is the 8th highest peak in Ireland. Tallest sea cliffs The sea cliffs at Croaghaun, Achill Island off western Ireland fall 668   metres (2,192 feet) into the Atlantic Ocean. Slieve League in county Donegal has a drop of   601 metres (1,972 feet) into the same ocean. Both cliffs are almost twice the height of   the Eiffel Tower in Paris. However, as there is no vantage point to see the cliffs at   Achill Island the Donegal cliffs are more famous. (thanks to Michele of irelandyes.com for this   information) Most populated county The most heavily populated county is county Dublin, with 1,056,666   inhabitants at the last estimate. The next most heavily populated county is Antrim, with   566,400 inhabitants. Most densely populated county The most densely populated county is county Dublin, with 1147.3   inhabitants per square kilometre at the last estimate. The next most densely populated is   county Antrim, with 199.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. Least populated county The county with the fewest inhabitants is county Leitrim with just 25,032   inhabitants at the last estimate. The next lowest is county Longford with 30,128   inhabitants. Most sparsely populated county The most sparsely populated county in Ireland is Leitrim, with a


In which city was William Ewart Gladstone born?

John Gladstone (1764 - 1851) - Genealogy John Gladstone Leith, Midlothian, City of Edinburgh, Scotland Death: Scottish merchant, Member of Parliament Managed by: Dec 11 1764 - Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Death: Dec 5 1851 - Fasque, Kincardineshire, Scotland Father: Anne Mackenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Son: Dec 11 1764 - Totcombes, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Death: Dec 5 1851 - Fasque, Kincardineshire, Scotland Father: Dec 11 1764 - Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Death: Dec 7 1851 - Fasque House, Kincardineshire, Scotland Wife: Anne Mackenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Children: ...e, Robertson Gladstone, John Neilson Gladstone, Rt Hon. William Ewart Gladstone Pm. Frs. Fss., Helan Jane Gladstone, Robert Barnet Gladstone Dec 11 1764 - Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Death: Dec 5 1851 - Fasque, Kincardineshire, Scotland Parents: Thomas Gladstone, Helen Gladstone (born Neilson) Siblings: Margaret Gladstone, Eupheme Gladstone, Janet Ogilvy (born Gladstone), Helen Gladstone, Marion Gladstone, Anne Gladstone, Mary Gladstone Wife: Anne Mackenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Son: Dec 11 1764 - Leith, Edinburgh, Sc Death: Dec 7 1851 - Fasque, Kincardine, Sc Parents: Thomas Gladstone, Helen Gladstone Siblings: ...lter Gladstone, Janet Ogilvy (born Gladstone), Murray Gladstone, Thomas Steuart Gladstone, Robert Gladstone, James Gladstone, Helen (Twin... Wife: Anne Mckenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Partner: <Private> Gladstone (born Hall) Children: ...nne Mackenzie Gladstone, Thomas Gladstone, Robertson Gladstone, John (Capt) Neilson Gladstone, William Ewart Gladstone, Helen Jane Gladstone Dec 11 1764 - Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Death: Dec 5 1851 - Fasque, Kincardineshire, Scotland Parents: Thomas Gladstone, Helen Gladstone (born Neilson) Siblings: ...alter Gladstone, Murray Gladstone, Janet Gladstone, Thomas Gladstone, Robert Gladstone, James Gladstone, Helen Gladstone, Hugh Gladstone,... Wife: Anne Mackenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Children: Dec 11 1764 - Leith, midlothian, scotland Death: Thomas Gladstones., Bridget Gladstones. (born Neilson) Wife: Anne Makenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Wife: 1st Wife Gladstone Children: Dec 11 1764 - Toftcombes, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland Death: Dec 5 1851 - Fasque, Kincardineshire, Scotland Parents: Thomas Gladstones, Helen Neilson Siblings: ... Gladstone, Walter Gladstone, Murray Gladstone, Janet Ogilvie (born Gladstone), Thomas Gladstone, Robert Gladstones, James Gladstone, Jea... Wife: Anne Mackenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Children: Thomas Gladstones, Helen Gladstones (born Neilson) Wife: Anne Mackenzie Gladstones (born Robertson) Children: Anne Mackenzie Gladstone (born Robertson) Son: About Sir John Gladstone of Fasque, 1st Baronet -  +   =   +  -    -  +   =   +  -    -  +   =   +  -    -  +   =   +  - [The following was downloaded 2010 from Wikipedia, at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Gladstone,_1st_Baronet ] Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet (11 December 1764 – 7 December 1851) was a Scottish merchant Member of Parliament, and the father of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Contents * 8 External links Early life Born in Leith, in Midlothian, Scotland, John Gladstones was the eldest son of Thomas Gladstones (1732-1809) and Helen Neilson (1739-1806). John was the second of the family's sixteen children. Thomas Gladstones was born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, the son of a miller and farmer. Thomas moved to Leith in 1746, aged 14, to be apprenticed to a wine merchant. Thomas later became a successful corn merchant in Leith and 1762 he married Helen Neilson. Thomas Gladstones was a Whig and an elder in the Church of Scotland. He is buried in North Leith churchyard on Coburg Street. John Gladstone followed his father into the mercantile business, working first for his father's business, before basing himself in Liverpool in 1787, where he entered the house of grain merchants Corrie & Company as a clerk. He was eventually taken into the firm as a partner, the name of the house becoming Corrie, Gladstone & Bradshaw. The busines


What acid is found naturally in grapes and bananas?

What is Tartaric Acid? (with pictures) What is Tartaric Acid? Last Modified Date: 15 December 2016 Copyright Protected: 10 hilariously insightful foreign words Tartaric acid is an organic acid that is present in plants, including grapes, tamarinds, and bananas. It is a diprotic acid, which means that it has two hydrogen atoms on each of its molecules that can be ionized in water. Tartaric acid salts are called tartrates. The first form of this acid, derived from potassium tartrate, was isolated in the early part of the ninth century by Jabir ibn Hayyan. The Persian -born Hayyan was responsible for a number of firsts in the field of chemistry. Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele later developed the modern method for obtaining this substance in 1769. This acid is naturally-occurring, but can also be synthetically reproduced. Two forms of tartaric acid, levotartaric acid and mesotartaric acid, can be created artificially. The first pure levotartaric acid sample was created by Louis Pasteur in 1847. One interesting property of tartaric acid is that it is chiral. This means that its internal structure does not have a plane of symmetry, and that it also has a mirror-image that cannot be superimposed. Chiral mirror-images, also known as enantiomers, are often compared to human hands. They are identical in composition, but not in form. The most common reason a molecule displays chilarity is the presence of an asymmetrical carbon atom, which is a carbon atom that is attached to four other atoms or groups of atoms. The most common use of tartaric acid is as a food additive. It is often added to certain kinds of candy to give it a sour taste. Cream of tartar, known chemically as potassium bitrate, is typically used to stabilize egg whites, and as an active ingredient in baking powder. This acid is also found in wine, and is responsible for wine diamonds, which are small potassium bitartrate crystals that occasionally form on wine corks. This substance is also used as an emetic to induce vomiting , and as a laxative . In addition, it functions as an antioxidant. This means that it limits or prevents the oxidization of molecules in the body, in order to prevent the formation of free radicals. High levels of tartaric acid can be dangerous, because it can act as a muscle toxin. When ingested in certain amounts, it inhibits the creation of malic acid , and an overdose can cause paralysis or death. A lethal dose in humans is approximately 7.5 grams (g) per kilogram (kg). This means that a human weighing 70 kg would need to ingest at least 500 g of it, for it to become toxic. Ad


Bertha Mason is a barely seen but important character in which 19th Century novel?

The figure of Bertha Mason - The British Library The figure of Bertha Mason Theme:  The novel 1832 - 1880 Carol Atherton explores the character of Bertha Mason in Jane Eyre through ideas of the ‘Other’, Charlotte Brontë’s narrative doubling and 19th-century attitudes towards madness and ethnicity. Professor John Bowen explores the character of Bertha Mason in Jane Eyre, revealing the depths of her character and the context in which Charlotte Brontë created her. Filmed at the Brontë Parsonage, Haworth. Before we actually find out about Bertha Mason’s existence, we are aware of her as an uneasy and even threatening presence. She is the source of the mysterious, mocking laugh that Jane hears as she stands on the battlements of Thornfield Hall, desperate for freedom from domestic routine: she is responsible for setting fire to Mr Rochester’s bed, attacking Mr Mason, and tearing Jane’s veil on the eve of her wedding. When we finally meet her, she is depicted in language that degrades and dehumanises: she is a ‘clothed hyena’, a ‘figure’, described using the neutral pronoun ‘it’ (ch. 26). Nevertheless, her plight – that of the ‘madwoman in the attic’, the character behind the title of Sandra Gilbert and Susan Gubar’s famous study of 19th-century women writers – means that she is an object of sympathy as well as of fear. Fair copy manuscript of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre Page from the original Jane Eyre manuscript featuring Bertha, 1847. We have been unable to locate the copyright holder for . Please contact copyright@bl.uk with any information you have regarding this item. The ‘Other’ The narrative strategies used by Charlotte Brontë clearly designate Bertha as ‘Other’. She is the obstacle that stands in the way of Jane’s marriage to Rochester: she is surrounded by a web of Gothic imagery, described as a ‘goblin’ and a ‘vampire’ who threatens to ‘drain [Mason’s] heart’ (ch. 20). Yet critics have seen this ‘Othering’ of Bertha as highly problematic. One particularly troubling aspect of Bertha is her psychological instability. Rochester clearly sees her as responsible for her own situation. He tells Jane that Bertha ‘came of a mad family’, with a mother who was ‘a madwoman and a drunkard’, but also that, ‘like a dutiful child, she copied her parent in both points’ – implying a degree of choice (ch. 26). Brontë’s depiction of Bertha drew on contemporary descriptions of mental illness, such as those she found in the family’s medical encyclopaedia: this volume of Modern Domestic Medicine, which survives, is well-thumbed and clearly frequently consulted. Images Usage terms:   Free from known copyright restrictions Opinions of the times It would be easy to see Rochester’s lack of sympathy as representative of general attitudes towards mental illness in 19th-century society. However, as Mia Iwana has pointed out, these attitudes were changing. In a review of the 1844 report by the Metropolitan Commissioners on Lunacy, the Westminster Review reported that the ‘disposition of the public’ towards the mentally ill was becoming ‘more enlightened and benevolent’. The review promoted the idea that patients in mental asylums ought to be given ‘the benefit of a cheerful look-out on a pleasing prospect’, and that those responsible for their care should ‘avoid everything which might give to the patient the impression he is in prison’. Was Charlotte Brontë aware of these changes? If so, what might this suggest for our interpretation of Rochester? Report on the treatment of mental illness in 1844 This Westminster Review article from 1844 reveals the emergence of 'more enlightened' attitudes towards the mentally ill.  Free from known copyright restrictions Ambiguous ethnicity Another source of complexity is Bertha’s ethnicity. She is a Creole, the daughter of a white European settler in the West Indies. Brontë leaves the precise nature of her ethnicity ambiguous, but references to her ‘dark’ hair and ‘discoloured’, ‘black’ face – plus the fact that her parents wanted her to marry Rochester because he was ‘of a good race’ – have led to speculat


What company was founded by Jerry Young and David Filo in 1994?

Biography of Entrepreneur Jerry Yang | eReviewGuide.com Biography of Entrepreneur Jerry Yang By ereviewguide on March 13, 2009 in Internet Tweet A Picture of Entrepreneur Jerry Yang One of the men who etched their names in the hall of entrepreneurs is Jerry Yang. He created the Yahoo! navigational guide together with David Filo in 1994, and co-founded the Yahoo! Inc the following year. Yahoo! is one of the leading Internet brands, with the most traffic networks on the Internet. Jerry Yang was cited by BusinessWeek as one of “The 25 Most Influential Men on the Web.” Yang was also listed by Forbes as the 140th in the list of “The 400 Richest Americans” 2006. Personal information Jerry Yang is a Taiwanese who was raised in San Jose, California. He was born on November 6, 1968 in Taipei. Yang’s father died when he was just two years old, so he was solely raised by his mother who was an English teacher. When he was eight, he moved with his family to California. It was probably not easy for this young boy to adapt to his new surroundings with only a single English word (shoe) on his vocabulary. Still, Yang proved to be a genius even at an early age when he was able to master the English language just after three years. He was even put into an AP (Advanced Placement) English class, a program that offers college level courses to high school. Jerry Yang finished in Sierramont Middle School and Piedmont Hills High School. He had his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering at Stanford. Yang is married to Akiko Yamazaki, who is also an alumna of Stanford University. Entrepreneur in the making At Stanford, Jerry Yang and David Filo teamed up to create computer chips with the use of computer-aided design. But when their supervisor left for Italy, they put aside their project and instead surfed and experimented with the web. Back then, searching the web is similar to searching the library, which proved to be quite tedious. Because of this, Yang and Filo created their own website that contains various other websites in 1994. This was called “David and Jerry’s Guide to the World Wide Web.” They organized the sites into different categories and later into subcategories for easier searching. The name was changed to “Yahoo!.” Thousands have been visiting the site just few months after it was created. The then giant AOL company offered a buyout, but the two refused saying that their creation was done for fun and enjoyment and not for money. Later, the two decided to make a profit out of their invention. They found an investor in the likes of Mike Moritz. With the $1 million investment by Moritz, Yang and Filo hired some colleagues and established businessmen to start their own business. Just a year after its creation, Yahoo! became one of the most successful online companies. Career development Jerry Yang played a major role in running the company, which he co-founded with Filo. As a former CEO, he played a great part in the company’s development and implementation of business strategy, vision, and international ventures. In January 13, 2009, he was replaced by Carol Bartz as the new chief executive. Although no longer the CEO, Yang is still a member of the company’s board of directors. The reign of Yang as CEO was scrutinized by various businessmen for failing to increase the stock price of Yahoo! He was also criticized by other shareholders for his refusal to accept a deal with Microsoft. Despite all the issues that followed the career of Jerry Yang as a businessman, his contribution to the Internet media industry only proves that he is a really a brilliant entrepreneur. Currently, Yang is part of the Board of Directors of Alibaba, Cisco, the Asian Pacific Fund, and Yahoo! Japan and also a member of the Stanford University Board of Trustees. Our Media Channels Stay up to date with eReviewGuide, our RSS feed and social media channels Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Related Posts:


Which very successful Australian Director's first American film was 'Witness' in 1985, starring Harrison Ford?

Detailed Review Summary of Witness Actors: Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Witness A young Amish boy witnesses a cop murdered. Another cop is sent to investigate. As he questions the boy he discovers that the killers were 2 corrupt cops. He then realizes they are after him so he hides out with the Amish boy and his mother on their farm. As he continues to hideout he starts to fall in love with the mother. The review of this Movie prepared by Jack Bauer In this wonderfully written drama, Harrison Ford plays John Book. He's a detective who meets an Amish boy called Samuel, who witnesses a murder. John takes Samuel to the police station several times to look at possible criminals. He finally finds the murderer, who happens to be John's old partner. When he finds out about the boy finding the murderer goes after John, who decides to hide with the Amish until the trial. Now he must take their way of life, while fixing his car at the same time. He also becomes attracted to Samuel's mother, Rachel. This film is incredibly scripted, and brilliantly directed by Peter Weir. John Book is probably Harrison Ford's first big role, not counting Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. The review of this Movie prepared by Estefan Ellison Newly-widowed Rachel Lapp, an Amish woman (McGillis), is traveling in Philadelphia with her 8-year-old son Samuel (Haas), when he accidentally witnesses the murder of an undercover narcotics agent. Samuel identifies a corrupt cop (Glover) as the killer, and wounds Detective Captain John Book (Ford) when he tries to protect the boy. Rachel and Samuel travel back to their farm in Amish country, southwestern Pennsylvania, and Book goes with them to protect the boy until the trial. Rachel's family and neighbors don't take kindly to the stranger, whose presence can only mean trouble, and Book must adjust to the strange lifestyle and the growing romantic tension between himself and Rachel. Eventually, the killers show up at the farm. This 1985 thriller was Australian director Peter Weir's first American film, and features a great story and even better acting. The review of this Movie prepared by David Loftus Harrison Ford brings a bit of mayhem to Amish country! On the lam as corrupt police colleagues are after him, Ford hides out with the Amish--and soon finds he has more than he can bargain for, especially when Kelly McGillis takes a fancy to him. Good look--whether it's accurate or not is something else--at the Amish, too. Peter Wier directed this thriller. The review of this Movie prepared by Bill Hobbs What did you like or hate about this movie: Name:


The singer and songwriter Ketevan (Katie) Melua was born in which now-independent country in 1984?

Katie Melua - [115 Songs]  [ 29 Albums ] Ketevan "Katie" Melua (born 16 September 1984) is a Georgian-British singer, songwriter and musician. ...  More Ketevan "Katie" Melua (born 16 September 1984) is a Georgian-British singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's best-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist. In November 2003, at the age of nineteen, Melua released her first album, Call Off the Search, which reached the top of the United Kingdom album charts and sold 1.8 million copies in its first five months of release. Her second album, Piece by Piece, was released in September 2005 and to date has gone platinum four times. Melua released her third studio album Pictures in October 2007. According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2008, Melua has a fortune of Â£18 million, making her the seventh richest British musician under thirty. It was reported in 2009 that she may have lost millions as a result of the global economic downturn. As of May 2011, Melua could have a Â£12m fortune and she came second in the under 30 rich list. Hide


Manganese Bronze Holdings of Coventry is famous for the production of what sort of vehicle?

Construction underway for the London Taxi Company’s new home to build ultra low emissions vehicles 05/08/2015 SHARE The London Taxi Company has today announced the start of construction work to build its new research, development and assembly site in Ansty, Coventry. This important milestone comes soon after the company’s £250 million investment project was announced in the presence of the Prime Minister and Mayor Boris Johnson earlier in the year. A breaking ground ceremony attended by Rugby MP, Mark Pawsey, Coventry North West MP Geoffrey Robinson, and Coventry South MP Jim Cunningham took place today at Ansty Park. The company also welcomed officials from the local authorities, press and The London Taxi Company board members to officially commence building work. The new facility is the first greenfield development of any Chinese automotive manufacturer in the UK, demonstrating parent company Geely’s ongoing commitment to the country and West Midlands region.The investment will create up to 1000 direct jobs, and support a further 500 roles in the local supply chain. The 37,000m2 building will be constructed by main contractors Winvic, and comprises a 31,000m2 production facility, which will make the next generation of the iconic London Black Cabs from 2017 and other forthcoming models, as well as 6000m2 office space. Anstywill be Geely’s UK base for ultra-low emission vehicle R&D and the London Taxi Company’s global headquarters.  Reflecting The London Taxi Company’s values of sustainability, the Ansty site will have an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating and be ‘A’ rated for energy performance. The building will include 850m2 photovoltaic solar panels, and 20 electric vehicle charging points. It will also harvest waste heat from compressed air systems to warm the air and provide hot water, while rainwater will be collected for use in all of the facility’s toilets. The London Taxi Company's recently appointed Chairman, Carl-Peter Forster, commented: "The Geely group strategy to invest in ultra low emission technology is progressing well across all its brands. The London Taxi Company and its new products are central to that approach and our investment here demonstrates continued commitment to the UK automotive sector and helps to underpin the world class engineering capabilities which can be accessed in this country.”  The London Taxi Company's Chief Executive, Peter Johansen, said: "Today marks another important step forward for the company and our employees as we prepare to produce the next generation of ultra low emission vehicles here in Ansty. We would like to thank the local authorities for their hard work and support during the planning process, and everyone who has been associated with the building project to get us to this point today. We'd also like to thank our main contractor Winvic, whose work so far has been impeccable. "Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby, added:“Investment of this nature in advanced manufacturing and ultra-low emission vehicle technology is exactly the type of activity we need to encourage and support. This is a fantastic addition to our already booming automotive industry, and further demonstrates The London Taxi Company’s ongoing contribution to the local economy which will only grow with the creation of many hundreds of high quality jobs for local people.”  David Ward, Winvic Managing Director, said: “We are thrilled to have been appointed by The London Taxi Company to build their new home here at Ansty. By applying the very highest sustainability and construction standards the building will be befitting to the products that will be produced here. This is a really exciting time for The London Taxi Company and for manufacturing in the region and we’re pleased to be playing a part in its development.” Christine Addison, Executive Director for the Midlands Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) who sold the land at Ansty Park to the London Taxi Company, added: “The HCA is pleased to have played a key role in bringing forward this new London Taxi Company facility as part of the wider developments at Ansty Park.


Graham Seed played which character in 'The Archers' for almost thirty years?

BBC - The Archers Blog: Graham Seed on playing, and leaving, Nigel Pargetter Graham Seed on playing, and leaving, Nigel Pargetter Keri Davies | 19:14 PM, Monday, 3 January 2011 Dear Archers listeners, I'd like to share with you all my official statement that has been released today: 'It is with huge sadness that I leave The Archers after 27 years. Nigel Pargetter was a joy and a privilege to play, from 'Mr Snowy' to proud father. His enthusiasm, charm and love of life helped make Ambridge a happier place. 'On a personal note, I will sorely miss working with so many old friends and colleagues, especially Alison Dowling who plays Nigel's Lizzie. 'May I take this opportunity to thank all those listeners who endlessly communicated their loyalty, appreciation and affection towards Nigel and me. I'll miss him!' It would be wrong of me to pretend that I was other than shocked when Vanessa [Whitburn, Archers editor] phoned with the news on a damp November 5th. Fireworks night - rather apt I thought! The hardest thing has been to keep it under wraps, not just from friends and family, but colleagues too. Now at least all is out in the open... It's too soon to highlight memories. They go back to heady days in the 80s. William Smethurst created a wonderfully affectionate, vulnerable over-privileged young man causing havoc to the Archer household in scenes that were such fun to play. Scenes of course with Jack May (Nelson) and Mary Wimbush (Julia), laterly with Richard Atlee (Kenton). But always Ali... There was something of the Peter Pan in Nigel. He never really grew up. To play my death scene? Very odd, but much harder for everyone else, I think. I've never noticed those behind the scenes so emotionally charged before. I just concentrated on what I had to do and did it to the best of my ability, as I have always done. But I am a working actor and life must go on. Except for a short break when the part was played by Nigel Carrington, Graham Seed played Nigel Pargetter from the arrival of the character in 1983 to his death on 2 January 2011. Picture shows Graham Seed (Nigel Pargetter) Graham and Alison Dowling will be interviewed on BBC Breakfast tomorrow morning (Tuesday 4 Jan) Graham appears in Accolade, at The Finborough Theatre, London, 1 to 26 February Bookmark with:


Which former sportswoman's 2012 autobiography is titled 'Between the Lines'?

Cheryl Cole, Nigella, Jessie J and more: Super Thursday showbiz books round-up | Radio Times Twitter Cheryl Cole, Nigella, Jessie J and more: Super Thursday showbiz books round-up READ ALL ABOUT IT! Discover a treasure trove of televisual tomes hitting the market on the book trade's biggest day of the year Comments Tom Cole 4:41 PM, 11 October 2012 Enjoy TV but feel like you should be reading more books? Well, today’s your lucky day! The publishing industry’s much-vaunted Super Thursday is upon us and sees a raft of showbiz-themed tomes arriving on the market. Traditionally thought of as the day on which the book trade releases its hardback Christmas best-sellers, Super Thursday’s offerings this year include titles from such notable screen stars as David Walliams, Miranda Hart and Cheryl Cole. But Super Thursday's not quite the cohesive marketing exercise you might imagine it to be. Indeed, Phillip Jones of industry magazine The Bookseller calls it "a cock-up, and an irritating one at that". He says it "is not planned" and emphasises the fact that "publishers’ publicity teams focus on single titles not lists—and particularly not other publishers’ lists."  In fact, Super Thursday's probably best thought of as a focal point for that end-of-year period in which stocking-filler books are released. So, while some of the books below have publication dates slightly before or after today, they're all nevertheless part of the publishing trade's rush to capitalise on celebrity over Christmas. Anyway, before you sally forth to your local bookseller (or just plug in your e-reader) to grab a pile of this year's soon-to-be bestsellers, let’s have a look at Super Thursday’s offerings for the committed TV addict. Olympian authors: What with the Olympic Games having been the biggest event in Britain this year by quite a long chalk, it’s no surprise that there are more than a few books both by and about Team GB and other London 2012 personalities going for gold in the Christmas sales charts. Bradley Wiggins is the subject of a book with the lengthy title Allez Wiggo!: How Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France and Olympic Gold in 2012 by Daniel Friebe, which comes out today. Mind you, Wiggins' own autobiography will be published in November, so if you want the story straight from the horse’s pen, you might want to hold on for that. Jessica Ennis has a memoir due out in November, as does Lord Coe, whose Running my Life is released on Thursday 8 November. Clare Balding's charmingly-titled My Animals and Other Family and Victoria Pendleton's autobiography Between the Lines are both on sale now.  Singing scribes: Pop-picking book fans also have some memoirs to enjoy from today, including the long-awaited (and apparently scandalous) Cheryl: My Story by former Girls Aloud front-woman Cheryl Cole. Tattoo-flashing X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos’s autobiography Honest came out a couple of weeks ago (and inspired a suitably hysterical write-up by Liz Jones in the Daily Mail), but if you’re keener on The Voice than The X Factor, you could always peruse Jessie J’s Nice to Meet You, which is out now. Will Young’s Funny Peculiar: the Autobiography also comes out today, as does cheeky-chappie X Factor alumnus Olly Murs's memoir Happy Days. Lifestyle literati: If you feel the need for a bit of domestic guidance over the festive period, you could do worse than checking out Kirstie’s Vintage Home by Location, Location, Location’s Kirstie Allsopp. But if it’s style advice you’re after, Project Runway’s Tim Gunn has also today unleashed his Fashion Bible. Naturally, there’s also the usual glut of cookery books from celebrity chefs including works from Nigella Lawson, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nigel Slater and the Hairy Bikers, many of which are already on sale. They’re joined on Super Thursday by MasterChef: the Professionals host Monica Galetti’s new recipe collection Monica’s Kitchen. Comedic composers: After its serialisation in the tabloids, David Walliams’s aptly titled Camp David comes out today, as does Alexander Armstrong’s stocking-filler The


Which country was featured in the first of the Rough Guide travel series published in 1981?

About us | Rough Guides Email Who we are Rough Guides is a leading travel publisher known for its “tell it like it is” attitude, accurate, up-to-date content and authoritative contemporary writing. How it all began In the summer of 1981, Mark Ellingham, just graduated from Bristol University, was travelling around Greece and couldn’t find a guidebook that remotely met his needs. It was here that he met Martin Dunford, who was in Greece teaching English at the time. On their return to the UK, in a bid to avoid getting “real jobs”, Mark, Martin and a small group of writers set about creating their own guidebook series; a series that aimed to combine a journalistic approach to description with a practical approach to travellers’ needs. Published in 1982, the first Rough Guide – to Greece – became a publishing phenomenon. The immediate success of the book spawned a series that rapidly covered dozens of destinations, and acquired a broad readership that relished Rough Guides’ wit and inquisitiveness as much as their enthusiastic, critical approach. Rough Guides today These days, Rough Guides publishes books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, produces an ever-growing series of ebooks and a range of reference titles, and has an award-winning website. Travel guides to more than 120 worldwide destinations Website featuring inspirational features, articles and travel information Dictionary phrasebooks for 18 major languages Full-colour inspirational guides such as Best Day on Earth Travel specials including First-Time guides Reference books on topics from Economics to Mindfulness Rough Guides ebooks from across our travel range