Alfred Harmsworth founded which newspaper in 1903, as a newspaper for women, run by women?

The Daily Mirror Ireland Newspaper - Online Ireland Newspaper View Epaper The Daily Mirror Ireland Newspaper is a British national daily tabloid newspaper which was founded in 1903. From 1985 to 1987, and from 1997 to 2002, the title on its masthead was simply The Mirror. It had an average daily circulation of 1,083,938 in March 2012.Its Sunday sister paper is the Sunday Mirror. The Daily Mirror has had a number of owners. It was founded by Alfred Harmsworth, who sold it to his brother Harold Harmsworth (from 1914 Lord Rothermere) in 1913. In 1963 a restructuring of the media interests of the Harmsworth family led to the Mirror becoming a part of International Publishing Corporation. The Mirror was owned by Robert Maxwell between 1984 and 1991. The paper went through a protracted period of crisis after his death before merging with the regional newspaper group Trinity in 1999 to form Trinity Mirror. The Daily Mirror was launched on 2 November 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) as a newspaper for women, run by women. Hence the name: he said, “I intend it to be really a mirror of feminine life as well on its grave as on its lighter sides….to be entertaining without being frivolous, and serious without being dull”.It cost one penny. The Daily Mirror was not an immediate success and in 1904 Harmsworth decided to turn it into a pictorial newspaper with a broader focus. Harmsworth appointed Hamilton Fyfe as editor and all of the paper’s women journalists were fired. The masthead was changed to The Daily Illustrated Mirror, which ran from 26 January to 27 April 1904 (issues 72 to 150), when it reverted to The Daily Mirror. The first issue of the relaunched paper did not have advertisements on the front page as previously, but instead news text and engraved pictures (of a traitor and an actress), with the promise of photographs inside.[4] Two days later, the price was dropped to one halfpenny and to the masthead was added: “A paper for men and women”. This combination was more successful: by issue 92, the guaranteed circulation was 120,000 copies and by issue 269, it had grown to 200,000: by then the name had reverted and the front page was mainly photographs. Circulation grew to 466,000 making it the second largest morning newspaper. Alfred Harmsworth sold the newspaper to his brother Harold Harmsworth (from 1914 Lord Rothermere) in 1913. In 1917, the price was increased to one penny.Circulation continued to grow: in 1919, some issues sold more than 1 million copies a day, making it the largest daily picture paper. Related Newspapers


Actress Wanda Ventham is the mother of which famous actor?

How Benedict Cumberbatch's mother influenced every aspect of his life | Daily Mail Online comments The way that Benedict Cumberbatch – one of Britain’s most eligible bachelors – announced his engagement to Sophie Hunter in The Times newspaper has loudly applauded by a public sick of celebrity over-sharing. The style is typical of the Sherlock Holmes star – unassuming and modest in comparison to his showbiz status, as was his response a question from a reporter about how he felt about breaking thousands of women’s hearts – that he had made the most important heart happier. His charismatic personality is as much of a lure for his legions of followers as his acting prowess – an old school gentleman in a sea of brash modern males. Scroll down for video  Benedict's mother Wanda (left) has been a huge influence in both the star's personal and professional life. The actress had been desperate until recently for her son to settle down and have grandchildren, so was delighted to hear that he had proposed to girlfriend Sophie Hunter (right). Wanda is an extremely talented actress who tarred in UFO, Carry On films and Only Fools And Horses  He is the result of a comfortable upbringing in a loving family, where his parents are as much in love today as they were 42 years ago, but also as the son of a successful actress who was a household name in the 1970s. So who is this woman who inspired both Benedict’s career and love life? His mother Wanda Ventham, 79, is an extremely talented actress in her own right, with a long list of TV shows and films credits to her name. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share While she was a familiar face on television throughout the 70s and 80s, Wanda is best for her role as Colonel Virginia Lake in the 1970’s sci-fi programme UFO. One reviewer said of her performance in the show: ‘Colonel Lake is effortlessly played by the Hammer horror beauty Wanda Ventham. ‘Tall, slim and incredibly attractive, she portrayed a cool executive without losing her femininity.’ Ed Bishop and Wanda Ventham in the television series UFO in 1973  UFO wasn’t the only big name show that she featured in, from 1989 to 1992 she had a recurring role in Only Fools And Horses as Cassandra’s mother, in Heartbeat as Fiona Weston and in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates as Margaret Balshaw, to name just a few. She also appeared in two of the Carry On films - Carry On Cleo in 1964 and Carry On Up the Khyber 1968. Benedict has previously spoken of his embarrassment at some of his mother more raunchy roles, including a theatre part that involved her helping a cheating man to get dressed before his girlfriend returned. He told The Sunday Times in 2010: ‘I had to say to her, sorry, Mum, I just can't bear to see that gag one more time. ‘I was so sensitive to it, she must have wondered if I was gay." But despite cringing at some of her roles, it was Wanda and his actor father Timothy’s successful careers that convinced him to try for a career in performance art himself. Actress Wanda Ventham seen at her Kensington flat in the late 1970s  He told The Times Magazine last year: ‘What kid wouldn’t? Have you ever been backstage? ‘All the sets, with the name of the production on the back, with weights on the bottom of them, to hold them steady. ‘And in the wings, you see all that. But then you walk on stage – and you walk into a real world, for the people who are watching it. It’s amazing.’ Wanda was an extremely talented actress, with many expecting Brighton-born woman to become one of Britain’s exports to Hollywood. But from very early on, her love of a family life battled side-by-side with her desire to perform. Even in her earliest days of acting she always put her children first – she had to turn down an invitation to join the Royal Shakespeare Company because she was pregnant with her daughter – Benedict’s older half-sister. Benedict has since spoken of his regret that Wanda may have missed some golden opportunities through putting the needs of others above her own. He said: ‘I'd love her to have a 'Cranford moment', but for that you have to hav


In the 2015 Cricket Test Series between England and New Zealand, which batsman scored the first century?

Stats analysis: Battle of the new-ball attacks | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo New Zealand in England 2015 May 20, 2015 Battle of the new-ball attacks Stats preview for the Test series between England and New Zealand 5 Both Trent Boult and Tim Southee have bowling averages of less than 25 in Tests in the last 18 months © Getty Images In home Test series against New Zealand, England's dominance has been emphatic - out of 16 series , they've won 13, lost just two, and drawn one. They've won seven of their last eight home Tests against New Zealand. Despite that one-sided history, New Zealand will go into the two-Test series as slight favourites, on paper at least: they're currently ranked No. 3 in the ICC Test rankings, two places above England, and have also had a much better recent run. Since November 2013, England have a 4-8 record in Tests - the defeats include a 5-0 whitewash in Australia, a home series loss against Sri Lanka, and a drawn series in the West Indies. In the same period, New Zealand have an 8-2 record - their win-loss ratio is the best among all teams in these 18 months: they've beaten West Indies home and away, won home series against India and Sri Lanka, and drawn in the UAE against Pakistan. Those recent numbers look overwhelmingly in favour of New Zealand, but a closer look reveals that most of England's defeats have come overseas - they are 3-2 at home during this period - while New Zealand have mostly won at home - they are 3-2 in away Tests. Given that England have the advantage of home conditions - and New Zealand haven't had the ideal preparation for a Test series - there may not be that much to choose between the two teams. Teams in Tests since Nov 2013 Team  41.25 New Zealand's batting resurgence The batting and bowling averages for the two teams indicate that New Zealand's batsmen have made the biggest difference to the team during this period. They've averaged more than 40 runs per wicket, and put up enough runs on the board for the bowlers to then take over. In 13 Tests, New Zealand's batsmen have scored 20 centuries, compared to 14 hundreds in 15 Tests by England's batsmen. Three of New Zealand's batsmen - Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson - have contributed 14 of those 20 centuries, and they've all averaged more than 58 in these 18 months. Their form will be key for New Zealand again, even though others like BJ Watling and Tom Latham have also made crucial contributions. England's batting stars have been Joe Root and Gary Ballance - between them, they've made eight of the team's 14 hundreds, and average more than 60. However, the lack of big runs for Alastair Cook and Ian Bell has hurt the team badly: both have averaged less than 36. Cook, though, showed some return to form in the West Indies with a century and two fifties in six innings, which only augurs well for the summer ahead. England batsmen in Tests since Nov 2013 Player  1 The new-ball contest The bowling numbers for the two teams are much closer over the last 18 months and, in familiar home conditions, England could well have an edge there. James Anderson has averaged less than 25 during this period, and his average in home Tests since 2010 is 23.60: he has 146 wickets in 31 games during this period. Stuart Broad's recent form is impressive too, but New Zealand have their own trump cards in Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who both average less than 25 in the last 18 months. The battle between these two pairs of new-ball bowlers could well be the key contest in the series England bowlers in Tests since Nov 2013 Player  55.2 The head-to-head battles Anderson and Broad also have pretty good records against New Zealand's top three batsmen. Broad, especially, has had plenty of success against Taylor and McCullum, who've both handled Anderson a lot better. On the other hand, England's three top batsmen have had mixed success against Boult and Southee. Cook has struggled against Boult, but has faced 264 balls from Southee without being dismissed. Bell has faced 154 deliveries from Boult without being dismissed, but has fallen t


"Who wrote the ""Sword of Honour"" trilogy of novels?"

The Sword of Honour Trilogy (Everyman's Library Classics & Contemporary Classics): Evelyn Waugh: 9780679431367: Amazon.com: Books By Blue in Washington TOP 500 REVIEWER on August 27, 2011 Format: Hardcover|Verified Purchase "The Sword of Honor" is deep in irony and satire from its very title to the last page of the third novel included in the trilogy. The absurdities of the British class structure, the vagaries of war, the frequency of human folly and the limits of virtue and of moral constancy in a world that values neither very much--these are the foundations of this rambling epic novel that covers the war years of 1939-1945, with an epilogue a few years later. From time to time, the reader sees flashes of "Catch-22" in the sections that detail the combat experiences of the book's protagonist, Guy Crouchback. Crouchback is the witness to all of the really awful things that transpired during the war, and often the victim of much of it. However, with all of author Evelyn Waugh's eloquent cynicism that is the main substance of "The Sword of Honor", he does allow for some redemption and reward for this one character who stays true to himself throughout the novel. That isn't to say that Crouchback is particularly sympathetic to a modern reader, but he is certainly more so than most of the rest of the dozens of characters that populate the trilogy. This is a wonderful book that still had plenty of zing and meaning. Highly recommended. By M. A Newman on February 1, 2004 Format: Hardcover|Verified Purchase When these books came out a number of reviewers thought that Waugh had lost his touch. Perhaps the atmosphere of the swinging sixties did not lend to itself a real understanding of the greatness of this work. In my opinion this work represents one of Waugh's major works. While it does not cover every aspect of World War Two (Proust did not feel the need to fight out every battle of World War One either), it does provide a kind of summing up of the state of Britain and what happened to former ruling class, a body that provoked feelings of great affinity from Waugh, even though he was a product of the upper middle class. The key to understanding Waugh, not just this book, but also all of the others is his distrust of the 20th century. He came of age during the 1920s and biographers have noted an early fascination with the pre-Raphaelites. Although this artistic brotherhood focused on life in the pre-industrial age Waugh the satirist brought his powers to bear on the post World War I modern world its mores and hypocrasies. World War Two brought high taxes and democracy to this admired world of the British gentry and Waugh correctly chronicles this in his summary of the war in the trilogy. The book is also a wonderful social satire drawing portraits of many of Waugh's own circle including Diana Mosley (With the fascist sympathies air brushed out here) Cyril Connolly and others. He marks the fall of the aristocratic officer and the rise of the "Trimmers" of the world whose heroism is more a result of luck and press puffing than genuine achievement. The turning point in the book is the Crete campaign. Here British high born leadership collapses finally. Waugh sees this military failure coupled with the subsequent alliance with Bolshevik Russia to be one of the failures of the war. The so-called "Stalingrad sword" which appears as a character in its own right is symbollic of the passing away of the former way of life. It is not surprising that Waugh kills off the saintly Mr. Couchback (the hero's father) at this point in the book to provide a last hurrah for the old Catholic landed gentry. The book is replete with a full gallary of comic characters. My favorite Apthorpe is unfortunately killed off in the first novel. To detail the reasons would be to deprive future of readers of the genuine pleasure in encountering him in the novels. However despite this absence in the two subsequent volumes, there are plenty to keep one amused. My second favorite of Virginia Troy, who is the ex-wife of our hero, Guy Crouchback.


opus - Wiktionary opus opus (plural opuses or opera ) A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works. Beethoven's opus eighteen quartets are considered by many to be the beginning of the Romantic era. A work , especially of art . The painter's last opus was a dedication to all things living, in a surprising contrast to all of his prior work. Usage notes[ edit ] The most common plural of opus in English is opuses. Some people use the Latin plural, opera. Opi is fairly common in the field of classical music, though mostly in informal contexts. The use of any of these three pluralizations may result in the speaker being corrected, though opi, above all, should be avoided in formal contexts. Outside of music, the word opus sees particularly frequent use in the expression magnum opus . opus esse +nom. or +abl. of the thing needed ― to have need of, there is need of 27 , Titus Livius , Ab urbe condita libri 26.1 Si supplemento opus esset, suppleret de legionibus quibus P. Cornelius pro praetore in Sicilia praeesset, […] If reinforcements were needed, he should supply them with the legions which Publius Cornelius, propraetor, was in charge of in Sicily, […] opus in Charlton T. Lewis (1891) An Elementary Latin Dictionary , New York: Harper & Brothers Meissner, Carl; Auden, Henry William (1894) Latin Phrase-Book [1] , London: Macmillan and Co. to devote every spare moment to...; to work without intermission at a thing: nullum tempus intermittere, quin (also ab opere, or ad opus) to entreat earnestly; to make urgent requests: magno opere, vehementer, etiam atque etiam rogare aliquem to do work (especially agricultural): opus facere (De Senect. 7. 24) to take a task in hand, engage upon it: opus aggredi to take a task in hand, engage upon it: ad opus faciendum accedere a work of art: artis opus; opus arte factum or perfectum a master-piece of classical work: opus summo artificio[TR1] factum a master-piece of classical work: opus omnibus numeris absolutum to polish, finish a work with the greatest care: perpolire, limare diligenter librum, opus to contract for the building of something: opus locare to undertake the contract for a work: opus redimere, conducere tillage; cultivation: opus rusticum


What was the surname of the wartime British agent known as 'Odette'?

War heroine Odette was deemed 'too temperamental' for spying - Telegraph War heroine Odette was deemed 'too temperamental' for spying By Chris Hastings 12:01AM BST 11 May 2003 Odette Hallowes, the British spy awarded the George Cross for her work behind enemy lines in the Second World War, was considered too temperamental and stubborn for espionage duties, according to newly declassified government papers. Personnel files from the wartime Special Operations Executive show that trainers regarded the French-born Hallowes - whose activities helped inspire the novel Charlotte Gray - as not possessing the "clarity of mind" required for spying. The documents also show that she was almost deprived of her George Cross because she could not prove she had been tortured by the Nazis or that she had refused to betray fellow agents. She was given the medal, the highest honour for acts of courage outside military combat, only after her superiors produced medical records and witness statements in support of her case. Hallowes, who died eight years ago, was born Odette Brailly in Picardy in 1912. She came to Britain in 1932 after marrying an Englishman, Roy Sansom (She later married a wine importer, Geoffrey Hallowes). She joined SOE in 1942 after responding to a War Office request for photographs of the French coast. Her later exploits, which were also recorded in the 1950 film Odette, seem far removed from SOE's sceptical early assessment of her. One training report, compiled shortly before she was sent to her Nazi-occupied homeland in 1942, accepts that she has "enthusiasm" but points out: "She is impulsive and hasty in her judgments and has not quite the clarity of mind which is desirable in subversive activity. She seems to have little experience of the outside world. She is excitable and temperamental, although she has a certain determination." The report adds: "Her main asset is her patriotism and keenness to do something for France; her main weakness is a complete unwillingness to admit that she could ever be wrong." Hallowes was captured by the Gestapo in 1943 after she and her unit commander, Capt Peter Churchill, were betrayed by locals. During 14 interrogations over two years, Hallowes refused to crack. As part of her torture, her toenails were pulled out and she was branded with a hot iron. The Gestapo eventually gave up and sent her to Ravensbruck concentration camp. The newly released files provide chilling details of the conditions she endured. At one stage, she was held in solitary confinement a few yards from the camp's crematoria. From her cell, she could hear "the screaming of the victims", says a report. "Ashes, smoke and odour all percolated into the cell and the mental torment of these things nearly drove her mad." Hallowes was handed over to the Americans in 1945 by a German officer seeking favour from the Allies. Even then, however, her superiors had to fight for her to be awarded the George Cross in recognition of her valour. A 1946 letter from a War Office official, known only as HBP, to Sir Colin Gubbins, the head of SOE, responds sharply to suggestions that the medal could be awarded only if there were "concrete evidence" that she had refused to speak under torture. The author writes that such evidence is "impossible to obtain" given that she was interrogated in solitary confinement. "The only witnesses would be the torturers themselves or the Gestapo interrogators," writes HBP. "I hope and pray that these men have long since been shot." He adds, however, that medical evidence shows she was tortured, while the fact that her colleagues were not arrested proves she did not betray them. HBP ends by asking Sir Colin to sign the George Cross citation so that it can be forwarded to the relevant committee with an explanation of the lack of evidence. Hallowes was awarded the medal later that year. Sebastian Faulks, whose novel Charlotte Gray was inspired by the experiences of Hallowes and other SOE women, said the papers provided a fascinating insight into the workings of the executive which, he argued, was responsi


Similarly, which team finished top of the Vauxhall Conference this year and has been promoted to the Coca Cola Division Two?

Altrincham FC Official Web Site Archived News 7 June 2004 IAN CRANEY Regarding the Accrington Stanley bid for Ian Craney, Alty manager Graham Heathcote [left], (on behalf of himself and Alty chairman Geoff Goodwin [right]) and, separately, Alty director Grahame Rowley have posted messages on the Alty Fans' Forum . These are in response to comments in the Accrington Observer (see below, news dated 4 June). The Alty manager's and chairman's text will also appear in this week's Sale & Altrincham Messenger. Graham Heathcote writes: "We have given Accrington Stanley our bottom line figure with add ons; they have not agreed the figures [with us]... Accrington know the fee, if they can't meet it, we will be patient". Grahame Rowley adds, "We have tried to be dignified in our dealings with Accrington and Ian but the comments made by Accrington have not been helpful in the negotiations. Let's hope that everyone can get around the table in the proper manner and discuss a way forward for everyone concerned". For the full comments follow the Forum link above. Accrington report that "John Kennedy has flown to America with the England National Game XI squad... Also drafted up is Stanley transfer target Ian Craney. Negotiations for the Altrincham midfielder have now all but stopped, though may well continue later in the month". OLD BOY Trafford, whom we meet in pre-season, are to launch a "new modified" website today. Yesterday the club reported that "Manager Danny Johnson today doesn't expect [ex-Alty man] Simon Woodford to be fit to start pre-season training on the 1st July... Simon is still struggling with the knee injury he sustained against Mossley back in March. He has been cleared by the knee specialist but that fact that Simon is an engineer and doesn't get much chance to rest it, is prolonging the recovery. I would expect [him] to miss the first couple of weeks of the season". CONF. NORTH NEWS Confguide reports that "The Nationwide Building Society, which already has one year left on its [Conference] sponsorship deal, extends the scope to take in the two new regional divisions. Unfortunately, the company has already closed down its football web site, having lost the Football League sponsorship to Coca Cola... The regional divisions will adopt the 'five sub' rule - clubs can nominate up to five substitutes, of which up to three can be used in a game... Three clubs will be relegated from the National Division [perhaps!]... The Champion club of each regional division is promoted to the National setup. Four teams from each regional division play-off against each other to find a North team and South team to compete in a promotion final for the 3rd slot in the National division". The Worksop website says that "The new league's title will be the Nationwide Conference North. A new cup competition will be introduced also with all 66 teams of the North and South being involved... The Conference North have two representitives on the management committee, they are Brian Scothorn of Hucknall and Charlie Clapham of Southport". The Conference AGM has also confirmed that Ashton United replace Northwich Victoria in the new division. 6 June 2004 MOSS LANE GREEN AGAIN The grass is now growing again at Moss Lane after the recent drainage and levelling work on the pitch. "ONUS ON ALTY?" The NLP quotes an Accrington spokesman as saying that "Things are still up in the air and the ball is very much in Altrincham's court" regarding Stanley's bid to buy Alty captain, Ian Craney. "The spokesman refused to discuss the size of the fee sought by Altrincham, but it is believed to be well into five figures. Negotiations over Craney's future have come to a temporary halt with Alty chairman Geoff Goodwin and manager/secretary Graham Heathcote, as well as Accrington boss John Coleman, all on holiday". Earlier, BBC Sport reported that "Ian Craney's move from Altrincham to Accrington has collapsed. Craney, last year's Unibond League player of the year, had agreed personal terms with Stanley. But Accrington chairman Eric Whalley says the deal for the 22-year-


Which Yorkshire town shares its name with the capital of a Canadian Province?

Capital Cities of Canada Capital Cities of Canada Toronto, Halifax and Yellowknife are among Canada's provincial capitals Ottawa Parkway Heading Downtown.  Dennis McColeman / Photographer's Choice / Getty Images By Susan Munroe Updated October 18, 2016. Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, each of which has its own capital. From Charlottetown and Halifax in the east to Toronto and Winnipeg in the center, to Yellowknife in the north and Victoria in the west, each of Canada’s capital cities has its own unique identity. The nation's capital is Ottawa, which was incorporated in 1855 and gets its name from the Algonquin word for trade. Ottawa's archaeological sites point to an indigenous population that lived there for centuries before Europeans discovered the area. Between the 17th century and 19th century, the Ottawa River was the primary route for the Montreal fur trade. By 1830, Ottawa was a major supplier of timber to Britain, and the Grand Trunk Railway secured the city's status as the country's capital.  Ottawa is home to a number of post-secondary, research and cultural institutions, including the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery.   Read on for more about the capital cities of Canada's provinces and territories. Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton , on the North Saskatchewan River, is the northernmost of Canada’s large cities and is frequently referred to as the Gateway to the North, due to its road, rail, and air transportation links.  Indigenous people inhabited Edmonton area for centuries before Europeans arrived. It’s believed that one of the first Europeans to explore the area was Anthony Henday, who visited in 1754 on behalf of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Henday sought to establish fur trading with Edmonton’s indigenous people. Fort Edmonton, named for Edmonton, London in England, was established in 1795 along the river’s northern banks.  The Canadian Pacific Railway, which arrived in Edmonton in 1885, was a boon for the local economy, bringing new arrivals from Canada, the United States, and Europe to the area. Edmonton was incorporated as a town in 1892, and later as a city in 1904. It became the capital of the newly-formed province of Alberta a year later.  Modern-day Edmonton has evolved into a city with a wide range of cultural, sporting and tourist attractions, and is the host of more than two dozen festivals each year. Most of Edmonton's population works in the service and trade industries as well as in the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Victoria, British Columbia Named after the English queen, Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia. Victoria is a gateway to the Pacific Rim, is close to American markets, and has many sea and air links that make it a business hub. With the mildest climate in Canada, Victoria is known for its gardens and has a large retiree population. Its metropolitan area is the 15th largest in Canada. Before Europeans arrived in western Canada in the 1700s, Victoria was inhabited by indigenous Coastal Salish people and the native Songhees, who still have a large presence in the area. Juan Perez of Spain visited in 1774, and James Cook of England arrived in 1778. Fort Victoria was established by Hudson’s Bay trader James Douglas in 1841, although it was known as Fort Albert until 1843. Douglas became the first governor of British Columbia in 1858.  Victoria became the capital of British Columbia when the province joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871. The focus of downtown Victoria is the inner harbor, which features the Parliament Buildings and the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel. Victoria also is home to the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University, as well as several other smaller colleges.  Winnipeg, Manitoba Located at the geographical center of Canada, Winnipeg’s name is a Cree word meaning “muddy water.” Indigenous people inhabited Winnipeg well before the first French explorers arrived in 1738. Winnipeg was incorporated as a city in 1873 and is now the eighth-largest city in Canada. Named for nearby Lake Winnipeg,


What is the name of the Scandinavian alcoholic drink made from potatoes?

aquavit | liquor | Britannica.com Aquavit Alternative Titles: akvavit, aquavite, snaps Related Topics tequila Aquavit, also spelled Aquavite, orAkvavit, also called Snaps, flavoured, distilled liquor , clear to pale yellow in colour, dry in flavour, and ranging in alcohol content from about 42 to 45 percent by volume. It is distilled from a fermented potato or grain mash, redistilled in the presence of flavouring agents, filtered with charcoal, and usually bottled without aging. Various aromatic flavourings are employed, usually including caraway or cumin seed; lemon or orange peel, cardamom , aniseed, and fennel also may be used. The beverage, produced in the Scandinavian countries, derives its name from aqua vitae (Latin: “water of life”), applied originally to liquor distilled from wine , and was made from imported wine; the product therefore was highly expensive until Swedish soldiers learned to make aquavit from grain. In the 18th century the potato became an important raw material. Swedish and Norwegian aquavits are sweet and spicy and of straw colour. Sweden is the largest producer, manufacturing about 20 brands. Norway’s production, comparatively low, includes Linie Aquavit, so called because it is shipped to Australia and back (across the Equator, or Line) in oak containers to produce mellow flavour. Finnish aquavit has a cinnamon flavour. The Danish product, also called snaps, is colourless, with a pronounced caraway flavour. One of the best known Danish types is Ålborg akvavit, named for a small town in Jutland, on Denmark’s northern coast. The only brand exported from Denmark, it is produced by Danish Distilleries, a private organization granted the sole right to produce alcohol and yeast since 1927 under a monopoly of the Danish government. In both the Scandinavian countries and northern Germany, aquavit is usually served chilled and unmixed, in small glasses, and is usually accompanied by appetizers or sandwiches; it is the traditional accompaniment to a smorgasbord. Learn More in these related articles:


In terms of population, which is the largest city in the world that is not a national capital?

Largest Cities in the World, Most Populous Cities of the World Description: The map highlights, along with their urban agglomerations, top ten largest and leading cities of the world. These are Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Mumbai, Osaka, Beijing, Newark, and Cairo. Here's the order :  Tokyo :  Tokyo, Japan is the largest city in the World. It is situated in the southeastern region of Honshu Island and is made up of islands Ogasawara and Izu. The prefecture became a reality in 1943 after Tokyo City combined with Tokyo Prefecture. It is also the capital city of Japan. New Delhi :  New Delhi is an important city in India by virtue of being its capital. It also operates as the capital of National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is part of the Delhi metropolitan area – it is also one of Delhi Union Territory's 9 districts. It covers an aggregate area of 16 square miles. Shanghai :  Of all the cities in China, Shanghai has the maximum population. It is situated in eastern part of the Asian nation and lies in a central region in the Chinese coast. It is at the source of the Yangtze River. The city has attained remarkable economic growth in the previous 20 years. Mexico City :  Mexico City functions as the synonymous North American nation's Federal District capital. It is unique in the sense that it is not a state per se but operates as an independent federation. Mexico City is the biggest city of the country and is a key political, educational, cultural and economic hub. Sao Paulo :  In the southern and western parts of the world, Sao Paulo is the biggest city. It is the heart of the Sao Paulo Metropolitan Area and has been rated as the 2nd most populated metropolitan region in both South and North America combined. New York City :  In USA, New York has the maximum number of residents. It is also the heart of New York Metropolitan Area that is one of the most highly populated regions on a global basis. It also houses the headquarters of the United Nations and is a global commercial, media and business hub. Osaka :  Osaka is the working heart and economic powerhouse of the Kansai region, Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and forms the largest part of Keihanshin Industrial Zone, the second biggest industrial and urban conglomeration in Japan. Located at the Yodo river, Osaka Bay, Osaka is the third biggest city of Japan in terms of population after Tokyo 23 wards and Yokohama. It spans a total area of 86 square miles with a population of about 2.5 million. Newark :  Newark is the biggest city (by population) of New Jersey and the administrative center of Essex County. It is situated on the western shore of the Passaic River, only 13 kilometers from the western region of lower Manhattan Island, New York City. It is not only the second biggest city of the New York metropolitan region, but also the country's chief center for airways, railways, and shipping. It consists of a total area of about 26 square miles with a population of over 278,400. Cairo :  Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is situated on the north eastern part of the country. It is the second biggest city in Africa and also the biggest city in the Middle-East. It is a doorway to the Nile delta, a point where the lower Nile divides into the Damietta and Rosetta branches. Dubbed as the "city of a thousand minarets" chiefly because of its predominance of the architecture of Islam, Cairo has been a hub of the region's cultural and political life. The city spans a total area of 175 square miles with a population of around seven million. WBASH171114 14,600 World Top Ten Populous Cities of the World With nearly 38 million residents, Tokyo-Yokohama is the largest city in the world. It has ranked third in the Global Economic Power Index and fourth in the Global Cities Index. With a population of 31.3 million, Jakarta has witnessed the addition of more than 7,000,000 residents between 2000 and 2010. It is the largest city in terms of size in the southern hemisphere. As the national capital of India, Delhi has the second-highest number of billionaires


In which year did Freddie Mercury die of AIDS?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 24 | 1991: Giant of rock dies 1991: Giant of rock dies Freddie Mercury has died aged 45, just one day after he publicly announced he was HIV positive. The lead singer for rock group Queen died quietly at his home in west London of bronchio-pneumonia, brought on by Aids, his publicist said. The flamboyant star is thought to have had the disease for two years, but he continued to make music and the decline in his health was only rarely glimpsed. Mercury was born Farookh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946 and spent most of his childhood in India before his family settled in England in 1964. That year he enrolled in art school. Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May and Mike Grose formed Queen in 1970. Regarded by fans and critics alike as a consummate showman, Mercury was openly bisexual and enjoyed a colourful rock-star lifestyle. A great personality Music critic Paul Gambaccini Tributes from all over the world have been pouring in for the man who stole the show at Live Aid and wrote ground-breaking hits like Bohemian Rhapsody - which was number one in the UK for nine weeks. Music critic Paul Gambaccini praised Mercury for his huge contribution to hard rock music. "He gave a form which was pretty staid and sour, a great personality," he said. The director of an Aids education charity, Dr Patrick Dixon, told the BBC that Mercury's greatest gift to his fans was admitting he was suffering from the disease. "His hope was no doubt that through his openness many people throughout the world would see that Aids is a real illness - that it's killing people every day," said Dr Dixon.


What is the namegiven to 'fortune telling' by playing or tarot cards?

Oracle & Divination - The World of Playing Cards Oracle & Divination Search Oracle & Divination including Tarot Cartomancy and modern esoteric tarot packs have been conjured in a wide variety of conceptions. They involve use of imagination and intuition to assess one’s own thoughts and feelings from the view point of the symbolic images. This is finding meaning and answers for oneself, rather than having blind faith in religious authority. Many contemporary tarot packs are a sort of compendium of living experience, based on the artist’s creative and spiritual perspective of life.


In 1969 troops from the Parachute Regiment invaded which West Indian island after it declared its independence from St. Kitts - Nevis?

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE: ANGUILLA ISLAND: CARIBBEAN PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND OF EEL AND BEAUTIFUL WHITE POWDERY SANDS ( http://w--photography.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-anguilla.html ) The territory of Anguilla which is ranked number one by Travel Channel as world’s best all around beaches, consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 16 miles (26 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The island's capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 35 square miles (90 km2). Anguilla, which is inhabited mainly by black Africans of mostly West African ancestry was originally the land of the aboriginal Amerindian Arawak (Caribs) people until Europeans sailor Christopher Columbus sited it alongside twin-islands of Kitts and Nevis. It is argued that, Anguilla may have first been discovered by the French in 1564 or 1565, but it was first colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts, beginning in 1650. As at May 2014, the population of Anguilla was estimated at standing at 14,500 people. Out of this number  90.08% are blacks, the descendants of slaves transported from Africa. Growing minorities include whites at 3.74% and people of mixed race (Mulattoes, Amerindians and other ethnic minorities) at 4.65%. The number of white inhabitants are growing as a result of influx of large numbers of Chinese, Indian, and Mexican workers, brought in as labour in 2007 and 2008 for major tourist developments due to the local population not being large enough to support the labour requirements. According to tradition, Christopher Columbus gave the small, narrow island its name (Anguilla) in 1493 because from the distance it resembled an eel, or in Italian, anguilla. It is also possible that French navigator Pierre Laudonnière gave the island its name from the French anguille.                                             Anguilla women Anguilla has 33 pristine beaches and over twelve miles of stunning, white powder sand and tranquil waters ranging from aquamarine to cobalt blue.  Beaches of all kinds, from the long, gentle shoreline of Rendezvous Bay perfect for strolling, to the colorful beach bars that rest on the blinding white sands of Shoal Bay. Anguilla has become a popular tax haven, having no capital gains, estate, profit or other forms of direct taxation on either individuals or corporations. In April 2011, faced with a mounting deficit, it introduced a 3% "Interim Stabilisation Levy", Anguilla's first form of income tax.                                          Anguillian hospitality The flag of Anguilla was changed several times in the twentieth century. The present flag consists of a dark blue field with the Union Jack, the flag of Great Britain, in the upper left corner, and Anguilla's crest to the center-right side. The crest consists of a background that is white on top and light blue below and has three gold dolphins jumping in a circle. For official government purposes outside Anguilla, the British flag is used to represent the island.                                                 Anguilla woman (Taitu Kai Goodwin) Geography  Anguilla is bare and flat and is fringed by white sand beaches. It is 16 miles (26 km) long and a maximum of 3.5 miles (6 km) wide; its long thin shape gave the island its name (French: anguille, “eel”). The territory includes several small uninhabited offshore islands, the largest of which are Dog, Scrub, and Sombrero islands (Hat Island) and the Prickly Pear Cays. The rest include Anguillita, Seal island, Sandy island, Scilly Cay etc. Anguilla was formed from coral and limestone. The land is fairly flat but undulating. The highest point, Crocus Hill, has an elevation of 210 feet (64 metres). The northern coast is characterized by short slopes and steep cliffs; the southern coast has a longer and more gradual slope that drops gently to the sea. The soil layer is thin, but there are small pockets of red loam, mainly in the shallow valleys that are called bottoms. As with most coral isla


What was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BC?

The Buddhist World: Gautama Buddha » Pilgrimage » Lumbini » Gautama Buddha   Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was born in the sixth          century B.C. in what is now modern Nepal. His father, Suddhodana,          was the ruler of the Sakya people and Siddhartha grew up living          the extravagant life of a young prince. According to custom,          he married at the young age of sixteen to a girl named Yasodhara.          His father had ordered that he live a life of total seclusion,          but one day Siddhartha ventured out into the world and was confronted          with the reality of the inevitable suffering of life. The next          day, at the age of twenty-nine, he left his kingdom and newborn          son to lead an ascetic life and determine a way to relieve universal          suffering. For six years,          Siddhartha submitted himself to rigorous ascetic practices,          studying and following different methods of meditation with          various religious teachers. But he was never fully satisfied.          One day, however, he was offered a bowl of rice from a young          girl and he accepted it. In that moment, he realised that physical          austerities were not the means to achieve liberation. From then          on, he encouraged people to follow a path of balance rather          than extremism. He called this The Middle Way. That night Siddhartha sat under the Bodhi tree, and meditated until dawn. He purified          his mind of all defilements and attained enlightenment at the          age of thirty-five, thus earning the title Buddha, or "Enlightened          One". For the remainder of his eighty years, the Buddha          preached the Dharma in an effort to help other sentient beings          reach enlightenment. Copyright © 2008 - BDEA Inc. & BuddhaNet. All rights reserved.


in the version of the Morse Code used in Great Britain, what letter of the alphabetis represented by a single dash?

Morse code | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A typical "straight key." This U.S. model, known as the J-38, was manufactured in huge quantities during World War II , and remains in widespread use today. In a straight key, the signal is "on" when the knob is pressed, and "off" when it is released. Length and timing of the dots and dashes are entirely controlled by the operator. Beginning in 1836, the American artist Samuel F. B. Morse , the American physicist Joseph Henry , and Alfred Vail developed an electrical telegraph system. This system sent pulses of electric current along wires which controlled an electromagnet that was located at the receiving end of the telegraph system. A code was needed to transmit natural language using only these pulses, and the silence between them. Morse therefore developed the forerunner to modern International Morse code. In 1837, William Cooke and Charles Wheatstone in England began using an electrical telegraph that also used electromagnets in its receivers. However, in contrast with any system of making sounds of clicks, their system used pointing needles that rotated above alphabetical charts to indicate the letters that were being sent. In 1841, Cooke and Wheatstone built a telegraph that printed the letters from a wheel of typefaces struck by a hammer. This machine was based on their 1840 telegraph and worked well; however, they failed to find customers for this system and only two examples were ever built. [2] On the other hand, the three Americans' system for telegraphy, which was first used in about 1844, was designed to make indentations on a paper tape when electric currents were received. Morse's original telegraph receiver used a mechanical clockwork to move a paper tape. When an electrical current was received, an electromagnet engaged an armature that pushed a stylus onto the moving paper tape, making an indentation on the tape. When the current was interrupted, a spring retracted the stylus, and that portion of the moving tape remained unmarked. The Morse code was developed so that operators could translate the indentations marked on the paper tape into text messages. In his earliest code, Morse had planned to only transmit numerals, and use a dictionary to look up each word according to the number which had been sent. However, the code was soon expanded by Alfred Vail to include letters and special characters, so it could be used more generally. Vail determined the frequency of use of letters in the English language by counting the movable type he found in the type-cases of a local newspaper in Morristown. [3] The shorter marks were called "dots", and the longer ones "dashes", and the letters most commonly used were assigned the shorter sequences of dots and dashes. File:Morse comparison.svg In the original Morse telegraphs, the receiver's armature made a clicking noise as it moved in and out of position to mark the paper tape. The telegraph operators soon learned that they could translate the clicks directly into dots and dashes, and write these down by hand, thus making the paper tape unnecessary. When Morse code was adapted to radio communication , the dots and dashes were sent as short and long pulses. It was later found that people became more proficient at receiving Morse code when it is taught as a language that is heard, instead of one read from a page. [4] To reflect the sounds of Morse code receivers, the operators began to vocalise a dot as "dit", and a dash as "dah". Dots which are not the final element of a character became vocalised as "di". For example, the letter "c" was then vocalised as "dah-di-dah-dit". [5] [6] In the 1890s, Morse code began to be used extensively for early radio communication, before it was possible to transmit voice. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, most high-speed international communication used Morse code on telegraph lines, undersea cables and radio circuits. In aviation, Morse code in radio systems started to be used on a regular basis in the 1920s. Although previous transmitters were bulky an


What word can mean a colour, or a type of rocket?

Color | Define Color at Dictionary.com color noun 1. the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue. 2. the natural appearance of the skin, especially of the face; complexion: She has a lovely color. 3. The wind and sun had given color to the sailor's face. 4. His remarks brought the color to her face. 5. vivid or distinctive quality, as of a literary work: Melville's description of a whaling voyage is full of color. 6. details in description, customs, speech, habits, etc., of a place or period: The novel takes place in New Orleans and contains much local color. 7. something that is used for coloring; pigment; paint; tint; dye. 8. background information, as anecdotes about players or competitors or analyses of plays, strategy, or performance, given by a sportscaster to heighten interest in a sportscast. 9. colors. any distinctive color or combination or pattern of colors, especially of a badge, ribbon, uniform, or the like, worn or displayed as a symbol of or to identify allegiance to, membership in, or sponsorship by a school, group, or organization. nature, viewpoint, or attitude; character; personality: His behavior in a crisis revealed his true colors. a flag, ensign, etc., particularly the national flag. U.S. Navy. the ceremony of hoisting the national flag at 8 a.m. and of lowering it at sunset. 10. skin complexion of a particular people or ethnic group, especially when other than white: a person of color; people of color; a man of color; alumni of color; children of color. 11. outward appearance or aspect; guise or show: It was a lie, but it had the color of the truth. 12. She did it under the color of doing a good deed. 13. Painting. the general use or effect of the pigments in a picture. 14. to give or apply color to; tinge; paint; dye: She colored her hair dark red. 23. to cause to appear different from the reality: In order to influence the jury, he colored his account of what had happened. 24. to give a special character or distinguishing quality to: His personal feelings color his writing. verb (used without object) to take on or change color: The ocean colored at dawn. 26. He colored when confronted with the incriminating evidence. Idioms call to the colors, to summon for service in the armed forces: Thousands are being called to the colors. 28. to blush as from embarrassment. to turn pale, as from fear: When he saw the size of his opponent, he changed color. 29.


The author James Wight is better known as whom?

The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father - Jim Wight - Google Books The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father 1 Review https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Real_James_Herriot.html?id=b1osAAAAYAAJ No one is better poised to write the biography of James Herriot than the son who worked alongside him in the Yorkshire veterinary practice when Herriot became an internationally bestselling author. Now, in this warm and poignant memoir, Jim Wight talks about his father--the beloved veterinarian whom his family had to share with half the world. Alf Wight (aka James Herriot) grew up in Glasgow, where he lived during a happy rough-and-tumble childhood and then through the challenging years of training at the Glasgow Veterinary College. The story of how the young vet later traveled to the small Yorkshire town of Thirsk, aka Darrowby, to take the job of assistant vet is one that is well known through James Herriot's internationally celebrated books and the popular All Creatures Great and Small television series. But Jim Wight's biography ventures beyond the trials and tribulations of his father's life as a veterinarian to reveal the man behind the stories--the private individual who refused to allow fame and wealth to interfere with his practice or his family. With access to all of his father's papers, correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs--and intimate remembrances of all the farmers, locals, and friends who populate the James Herriot books--only Jim Wight could write this definitive biography of the man who was not only his father but his best friend. From inside the book What people are saying -  Write a review The Real James Herrioit User Review  - sheltieperson - Overstock.com I am a completely taken with all the James Herriot books and have watched the entire TV series based on them. Therefore I was really interested in learning about this gifted writer wonderful ... Read full review The real James Herriot: a memoir of my father User Review  - Not Available - Book Verdict Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot (a pseudonym for Alf Wight) is well known to young and old alike, thanks in part to his best-selling books, including All Creatures Great and Small. Herriot's ... Read full review Contents View all » Common terms and phrases 23 Kirkgate Alex Taylor Alf and Joan Alf Wight Alf's Anthea Joseph asked assistant began best-seller Brian Sinclair called character clients Despite Donald Sinclair Eddie Straiton enjoyed eyes face fans farm farmer father favourite feelings felt film final football friends garden Glasgow Veterinary College going happy Harrogate Hillhead holiday James Herriot Jean LeRoy Jimmy Steele knew later letter Lisa Harrow living looked loved memories Michael Joseph mother never night North Yorkshire occasion parents partner played published realised received remember replied returned Rosie Royal Air Force Siegfried Sinclair and Wight small animal spent St Martin's Press stories success Sunderland surgery Swaledale television tennis thing Thirsk thought took veterinary practice veterinary profession veterinary surgeon walking watched weeks wonderful worry writing wrote Yoker Yorkshire Dales young Alf About the author (2000) Jim Wight, born in 1943, followed in his father's footsteps at the Glasgow Veterinary College, which by then was part of the University of Glasgow, graduating in 1966. In 1967 he joined the practice of Sinclair and Wight in Thirsk, working alongside his father and Donald Sinclair (aka Siegfried Famon) for the next twenty years, when Alf Wight retired. He is still a member of the practice. Jim Wight and his wife, Gill, have a son and two daughters. They live in a village below Sutton Bank near Thirsk. Bibliographic information


'Myeloid Tissue' is another name for what?

Myeloid tissue | definition of myeloid tissue by Medical dictionary Myeloid tissue | definition of myeloid tissue by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/myeloid+tissue Related to myeloid tissue: lymphoid tissue , haematopoiesis tissue adipose tissue connective tissue made of fat cells in a meshwork of areolar tissue. areolar tissue connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers. bony tissue osseous tissue . brown adipose tissue (brown fat tissue) brown fat . bursa-equivalent tissue (bursal equivalent tissue) a hypothesized lymphoid tissue in nonavian vertebrates including human beings, equivalent to the bursa of Fabricius in birds: the site of B lymphocyte maturation. It now appears that B lymphocyte maturation occurs primarily in the bone marrow. cancellous tissue the spongy tissue of bone. cartilaginous tissue the substance of cartilage. chordal tissue the tissue of the notochord. chromaffin tissue a tissue composed largely of chromaffin cells, well supplied with nerves and vessels; it occurs in the adrenal medulla and also forms the paraganglia of the body. cicatricial tissue the dense fibrous tissue forming a cicatrix , derived directly from granulation tissue ; called also scar tissue . connective tissue the tissue that binds together and is the support of the various structures of the body; see also connective tissue . elastic tissue connective tissue made up of yellow elastic fibers, frequently massed into sheets. endothelial tissue peculiar connective tissue lining serous and lymph spaces. epithelial tissue a general name for tissues not derived from the mesoderm. erectile tissue spongy tissue that expands and becomes hard when filled with blood. fatty tissue connective tissue made of fat cells in a meshwork of areolar tissue. fibrous tissue the common connective tissue of the body, composed of yellow or white parallel elastic and collagen fibers. gelatinous tissue mucous tissue . granulation tissue material formed in repair of wounds of soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrowing young vessels; it ultimately forms cicatrix. gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) lymphoid tissue associated with the gut, including the tonsils, Peyer's patches, lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract, and appendix. indifferent tissue undifferentiated embryonic tissue. interstitial tissue connective tissue between the cellular elements of a structure. lymphadenoid tissue tissue resembling that of lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, tonsils, and lymph vessels. lymphoid tissue a latticework of reticular tissue whose interspaces contain lymphocytes . mesenchymal tissue embryonic connective tissue composed of stellate cells and a ground substance of coagulable fluid. mucous tissue a jellylike connective tissue, such as occurs in the umbilical cord. Called also gelatinous tissue . muscular tissue the substance of muscle. myeloid tissue red bone marrow . nerve tissue (nervous tissue) the specialized tissue forming the elements of the nervous system. osseous tissue the specialized tissue forming the bones. reticular tissue (reticulated tissue) connective tissue composed predominantly of reticulum cells and reticular fibers. sclerous t's the cartilaginous, fibrous, and osseous tissues. skeletal tissue the bony, ligamentous, fibrous, and cartilaginous tissue forming the skeleton and its attachments. splenic tissue red pulp . subcutaneous tissue the layer of loose connective tissue directly under the skin. tissue typing identification of tissue types for purposes of predicting acceptance or rejection of grafts and transplants . The process and purposes of tissue typing are essentially the same as for blood typing. The major difference lies in the kinds of antigens being evaluated. The acceptance of allografts depends on the hla antigens (HLA); if the donor and recipient are not HLA identical, the allograft is rejected, sometimes within minutes. The HLA genes are located in the major histocompatibility complex , a region on the short arm of chromosome 6, and are involved in cell-ce


In the version of the Morse Code used in Great Britain, what letter of the alphabet is represented by a single dot?

information theory - Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? - Computer Science Stack Exchange Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? up vote 18 down vote favorite 6 I am reading the book: " Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software " and in Chapter 2 author says: Morse code is said to be a binary (literally meaning two by two) code  because the components of the code consists of only two things - a dot  and a dash. Wikipedia on the other hand says: Strictly speaking it is not binary, as there are five fundamental  elements (see quinary). However, this does not mean Morse code cannot  be represented as a binary code. In an abstract sense, this is the  function that telegraph operators perform when transmitting messages (see quinary). But then again, another Wikipedia page includes Morse Code in 'List of binary codes.' I am very confused because I would think Morse Code actually is ternary. You have 3 different types of 'possibilities': a silence, a short beep or a long beep. It is impossible to represent Morse Code in 'stirct binary' isn't it? By 'strict binary' I mean, think of stream of binary: 1010111101010.. How am I supposed to represent a silence, a short beep and / or a long beep? Only way I can think of is 'word size' a computer implements. If I (and the CPU / the interpreter of the code) know that it will be reading 8 bits every time, then I can represent Morse Code. I can simply represent a short beep with a 1 or a long beep with a 0 and the silences will be implicitly represented by the word length.(Let's say 8 bits..) So again, I have this 3rd variable/the 3rd asset in my hand: the word size. My thinking is like this: I can reserve the first 3 bits for how many bits to be read, and last 5 bits for the Morse code in a 8bit word. Like 00110000 will mean 'A'. And I am still in 'binary' BUT I need the word size which makes it ternary isn't it? The first 3 bits say: Read only 1 bit from the following 5 bits. Instead of binary, if we use trinary, we can show morse code like: 101021110102110222 etc.. where 1 is: dit 0 is: dah and 2 is silence. By using 222 we can code the long silence, so if you have a signal like *- *---  *- you can show it like: 102100022210, but it is not directly possible using only with 1's and 0's UNLESS you come up with something like a 'fixed' word size as I mentioned, but well this is interpreting, not saving the Morse Code as it is in binary. Imagine something like a piano, you have only the piano buttons. You want to leave a message in Morse Code for someone and you can paint buttons to black. There is no way you can leave a clear message, isn't it? You need at least one more color so you can put the silences (the ones between characters and words. This is what I mean by trenary. I am not asking if you can represent Morse Code in 57-ary or anything else. I have e-mailed the author (Charles Petzold) about this; he says that he demonstrates in Chapter 9 of "Code" that Morse Code can be interpreted as a binary code. Where am I wrong with my thinking? Is what I am reading in the book, that the Morse Code being a Binary a fact or not? Is it somehow debatable? Why is Morse Code is told be quinary in one Wikipedia page, and it is also listed in List of Binary Codes page? Edit: I have e-mailed the author and got a reply: -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 3:16 PM To: cp@charlespetzold.com Subject: Is Morse Code really binary? Sir, could you take a look at my question here: Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? quinary ? Regards, Koray Tugay Subject: RE: Is Morse Code really binary? Date: 3 Mar 2015 23:04:35 EET Towards the end of Chapter 9 in "Code" I demonstrate that Morse Code can be interpreted as a binary code. -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 3:16 PM To: cp@charlespetzold.com Subject: Is Morse Code really binary? Sir, could you take a look at my question here: Is Morse Code binary, ternary or quinary? quinary ? Regards, Koray Tugay I am not hiding his e-mail as it is really easy to find on the web anyway. Please


In the year 2000 the pop group Queen last appeared on a No. 1 hit, what was the record?

Queen on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography Few bands embodied the pure excess of the '70s like Queen. Embracing the exaggerated pomp of prog rock and heavy metal, as well as vaudevillian music hall, the British quartet delved deeply into camp and bombast, creating a huge, mock-operatic sound with layered guitars and overdubbed vocals. Queen's music was a bizarre yet highly accessible fusion of the macho and the fey. For years, their albums boasted the motto "no synthesizers were used on this record," signaling their allegiance with the legions of post-Led Zeppelin hard rock bands. But vocalist Freddie Mercury brought an extravagant sense of camp to Queen, pushing them toward kitschy humor and pseudo-classical arrangements, as epitomized on their best-known song, "Bohemian Rhapsody." Mercury, it must be said, was a flamboyant bisexual who managed to keep his sexuality in the closet until his death from AIDS in 1991. Through his legendary theatrical performances, Queen became one of the most popular bands in the world in the mid-'70s; in England, they remained second only to the Beatles in popularity and collectibility in the '90s. Despite their enormous popularity, Queen were never taken seriously by rock critics -- an infamous Rolling Stone review labeled their 1979 album Jazz as "fascist." In spite of such harsh criticism, the band's popularity rarely waned; even in the late '80s, the group retained a fanatical following except in America. In the States, their popularity peaked in the early '80s, just as they finished nearly a decade's worth of extraordinarily popular records. And while those records were never praised, they sold in enormous numbers, and traces of Queen's music could be heard in several generations of hard rock and metal bands in the next two decades, from Metallica to Smashing Pumpkins.  The origins of Queen lay in the hard rock psychedelic group Smile, which guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor joined in 1967. Following the departure of Smile's lead vocalist, Tim Staffell, in 1971, May and Taylor formed a group with Freddie Mercury, the former lead singer for Wreckage. Within a few months, bassist John Deacon joined them, and they began rehearsing. Over the next two years, as all four members completed college, they simply rehearsed, playing just a handful of gigs. By 1973, they had begun to concentrate on their career, releasing their debut album, Queen, that year and setting out on their first tour. Queen was more or less a straight metal album and failed to receive much acclaim, but Queen II became an unexpected British breakthrough early in 1974. Before its release, the band played Top of the Pops, performing "Seven Seas of Rhye." Both the song and the performance were smash successes, and the single rocketed into the Top Ten, setting the stage for Queen II to reach number five. Following its release, the group embarked on its first American tour, supporting Mott the Hoople. On the strength of their campily dramatic performances, the album climbed to number 43 in the States.  Queen released their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, before the end of 1974. The music hall-meets-Zeppelin "Killer Queen" climbed to number two on the U.K. charts, taking the album to number two as well. Sheer Heart Attack made some inroads in America as well, setting the stage for the breakthrough of 1975's A Night at the Opera. Queen labored long and hard over the record; according to many reports, it was the most expensive rock record ever made at the time of its release. The first single from the record, "Bohemian Rhapsody," became Queen's signature song, and with its bombastic, mock-operatic structure punctuated by heavy metal riffing, it encapsulates their music. It is also the symbol for their musical excesses -- the song took three weeks to record, and there were so many vocal overdubs on the record that it was possible to see through the tape at certain points. To support "Bohemian Rhapsody," Queen shot one of the first conc


What was founded by Nanak in the 15th century?

Sikhism Origins, Sikhism History, Sikhism Beliefs Share The Sikh tradition was founded by Guru Nanak in the late 15th century C.E. in the Punjab region of what are today India and Pakistan. According to Sikh beliefs, the same revelatory spirit inhabited Guru Nanak and his nine successors. Today, this spirit can be found in the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, the foundational scripture of the Sikh tradition. The Guru Granth Sahib's hymns describe and praise God, and provide moral guidance for all Sikhs. Sikhs reject ideas of divine incarnations, and hold that liberation results from being absorbed into God. Sikhs also reject the social doctrine of caste, and adhere to practices of equality in worship and life. The centers of Sikh worship are known as gurdwaras ("house of the Guru") and langar (communal refectory). All Sikhs must enter a gurdwara with bare feet and a covered head. A Sikh worship service includes prayer and singing hymns from scripture. The service is concluded by the distribution of karah prasad, a sacramental food made of flour, butter, and raw sugar that is shared by all to demonstrate equality and the rejection of caste. Sikhs attempt to live balanced lives of worship, work, and charity centered on community. Besides gurdwara worship, festivals are also important community activities.   Harpreet Singh explains what it means to be a Sikh in today's world. Patheos Galleries Related to Sikhism


In December 1940 three British ships attacked the German battle cruiser 'Graf Spee', forcing it into Montivideo harbour.'Exeter' and 'Ajax' were two of the ships, but what was the third?

What happened today? Part two. - Page 2 - WWII Today - WWII Forums → WWII Today We Need Your Help - Become a Site Supporter For 16 years we've been delivering WWII discussion and research, help support our efforts for the next 16 years. Become a WW2 Forums Patron ! What happened today? Part two. Started by Friedrich , Feb 04 2003 12:32 AM Please log in to reply 388 replies to this topic Posted 11 February 2003 - 09:54 AM Great pics, thanx Friedrich! Anyway, after learning all this stuff on WW2 and especially the arguing between Monty,Patton, Bradley etc etc I must confess that I think Ike did one **** of a job holding the allied together. Without him the war might have continued for quite a long time with the mentioned generals not capable of co-operating without his orders (=advice)! Posted 11 February 2003 - 10:46 AM February 10 1940 - The Dutch government announces a decision to construct three new battlecruisers to be used in the Pacific. 1941 - Following German troops being allowed into Romania, the British government breaks off diplomatic relations. - During the night, the British Royal Air Force bombers raids Hannover using 189 aircraft. - The British Short Sterling four-engined bomber completes its first operational mission, bombing oil storage facilities in Rotterdam. 1942 - In Singapore, the allied retreat becomes confused, causing several units to fall back further than neccessary and putting the entire Jurong line in jeopardy. - Great Britain offers 34 anti-submarine vessels with crew to the US Navy 1943 - Pressure increases on German-held Kharkov, as the Red Army closes in and captures Volchansk amd Chukuyev. - After much deliberation, Adolf Hitler orders the creation of the 13th Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS "Handschar". The 13th Waffen-SS division is to be formed from Moslem Croats (Bosnians), and a recruitment campaign is immediately started, using the Moslem hatred of the Serbs. Thousands of young men flock to the ranks of the new SS division. - In the United States, President Roosevelt announces an enforced 48 hour week in areas with labour shortages. 1944 - In the Pacific, Australian troops link up with the American forces on New Guinea. 1945 - Soviet submarine S-13 under captain Marinesko sinks the General von Steuben in the Baltic. Currently transporting wounded soldiers and refugees, some 3,500 people drown in the icy waters. - In Manilla, the US 37th Infantry Division begins clearing the city in one of the most brutal fights during the war for American infantrymen. Much of city will be razed during the advance, and the civilian deathtoll very high in the house-to-house fighting. February 11 1940 - The recent Soviet assault at Summa is more successful than previous attempts, during this attack the Soviet 7th Army manages to break through the first Finnish lines and gain ground, using mobile infantry shields and flamethrowers. The fighting rages on as the Finnish counterattack. 1943 - Lilya "The White Rose of Stalingrad" Litvyak, scores her fourth kill as she brings down a Junkers Ju-88 bomber and receives a shared credit for a Focke-Wulf Fw-190 fighter. She is currently flying a Yakovlev Yak-1 fighter with the 296th IAP over Stalingrad. 1944 - During the Korsun-Shevchenkovski operation, the German II Panzer Corps regroups and attempts to break through to the beleagured forces in the Korsun pocket from east of Winograd. The advance is projected to take place in the line of Bushanka - Lissjanka, but after Soviet forces blow the bridge at Bushanka the advance is diverted across a ford at Frankowa. - The first German U-boat fitted with a "schnorkel", allowing it to remain underwater for extended periods, is depth-charged and forced to the surface. Commanded by Hartwig Looks, U-264 is scuttled and the crew captured. 1945 - Soviet forces seize Budapest after heavy fighting. - The Yalta conference ends. "Nervous wait for the whistle to blow Rush of blood and over we go..." - Iron Maiden, "Paschendale" Posted 12 February 2003 - 02:24 PM February 12 1940 - Soviet peace terms are received by the Finnish amba


Which animal is a medium sized cat native to the Americas, and has a deep yellow coat with black striped and spotted markings?

Wild Cats (medium and small cats) :: We love all animals :: Care2 Groups Wild Cats (medium and small cats) Anonymous Common Name(s): African Golden Cat Scientific Name: Felis [Profelis] Aurata Weight: 30-40 pounds (Copyright Art Wolfe/www.artwolfe.com) The African golden cat has a sturdy build, with long legs, large paws, small head and short tail. Its coat has a wide range of colors, from chestnut brown to silver grey, with white on its cheeks, chin, chest belly and insides of its legs. The African golden cat may be found in the dense forests and scrub of central and west Africa, where it hunts by night and twilight, from the ground, and seeks rodents, birds, and small deer. Anonymous Common Name(s): Temminck's Golden Cat, Asiatic Golden Cat Scientific Name: Felis [Profelis] Temmincki Weight: 14-25 pounds Status: Endangered Estimated World Population: ~10,000 Temminck's golden cat is a medium-sized, well-proportioned cat with short round ears, about twice the size of a cat. It has a strikingly beautiful appearance, with a deep-golden coat fading to white on its undersides. In some subspecies, there is an absence of spotting, while in others faint brown spotting is evidenced. An occasional individual will be very dark brown, almost black. There is a distinctive grey patch behind each ear, while a white line bordered in black runs from each eye to the top of its head. Temminck's golden cat may be found in the forests and rocky areas of Asia from the Himalayas to the Maylay Peninsula, where it hunts by day, from the ground, and seeks game of all types up to the size of small deer. Anonymous Common Name(s): Bobcat, Bay Lynx, Wildcat Scientific Name: Felis [Lynx] Rufus Weight: 15-35 pounds Status: stable Estimated World Population: Large The bobcat is proportioned like a small lynx, with a powerful body, short, sturdy legs, and a very short tail. Its fairly large head has large, sharply pointed ears, tufted in some subspecies. Its buff coat fades to white on its undersides and is barred and spotted on its flanks, belly and legs with dark brown or black. The backs of its ears are black with a white "eye" spot. The bobcat may be found in most terrain, short of actual desert, of western North America from British Columbia to central Mexico. It is very territorial, where it hunts by night, from the ground or trees, and seeks rabbits, gophers, and other small animals. Prior to the settlement of its territory by Europeans, the bobcat ranged over a much wider area of the US and Canada. This is the wildcat that a mountain man was supposed to be able to whup his weight in. Anonymous Tail: 2 to 4 inches Gestation: ~68 to 72 days Status: Stable (Vulnerable in some localities) Canadian lynx inhabit mostly forested areas, but can be found in scrub land and tundra to the north. The lynx is distinctive in appearance - with its triangular shaped, tufted ears, thick set body, long hind legs, a short, stumpy tail and large fur covered paws which help carry the cat over deep snow , which is common in much of its range. The body size of the canadian lynx can vary quite considerably - from a little under 2 feet to in excess of four. The coat is spotted, but less distinct than in European and Asian varieties, being almost masked by the thick tawny to grey colored fur, which is often seen to have a ‘frosted’ appearance due the white tips to its fur. The canadian lynx generally stalks prey alone, although group hunting has been observed. Although not a timid hunter the lynx will rarely contest its prey if confronted by other carnivores and will leave its prey uneaten. Its prey varies from small rodents through to deer, with the Snowshoe Hare being by far its favored prey. In certain areas the lynx is so closely tied to the Snowshoe that its population has been seen to rise and fall with that of the hare, even though other food sources may be abundant. Anonymous Common Name(s): Caracal, Caracal Lynx Scientific Name: Felis [Caracal] Caracal Weight: 35-50 pounds Status: Secure Estimated World Population: No information available The largest African le


In which musical are 'Sky Masterson' and 'Sarah Brown' centralcharacters?

Guys and Dolls (1955) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Writers: Jo Swerling (based upon the play: "Guys and Dolls" book by), Abe Burrows (based upon the play: "Guys and Dolls" book by) | 2 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 19 Sep 2011 a list of 25 titles created 28 Apr 2013 a list of 30 titles created 25 Apr 2014 a list of 42 titles created 14 Dec 2014 a list of 26 titles created 6 months ago Title: Guys and Dolls (1955) 7.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     4     Oscars. Another    2 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Two rival motorcycle gangs terrorize a small town after one of their leaders is thrown in jail. Director: Laslo Benedek Three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and romance before their twenty-four hours are up. Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Stars: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France. Director: Henry Koster The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Paralized war vet tries to adjust to the world without the use of his limbs. Director: Fred Zinnemann An intelligent, articulate scholar, Harrison MacWhite, survives a hostile Senate confirmation hearing at the hands of conservatives to become ambassador to Sarkan, a southeast Asian country... See full summary  » Director: George Englund A US air force major in Kobe confronts his own opposition to marriages between American servicemen and Japanese women when he falls for a beautiful performer. Director: Joshua Logan The destiny of three soldiers during World War II. The German officer Christian Diestl approves less and less of the war. Jewish-American Noah Ackerman deals with antisemitism at home and ... See full summary  » Director: Edward Dmytryk In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love. Director: Fred Zinnemann C.K. Dexter-Haven, a successful popular jazz musician, lives in a mansion near his ex-wife's Tracy Lord's family estate. She is on the verge of marrying a man blander and safer than Dex, ... See full summary  » Director: Charles Walters The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Diaz in the early 20th century. Director: Elia Kazan Two sailors, one naive, the other experienced in the ways of the world, on liberty in Los Angeles, is the setting for this movie musical. Director: George Sidney Edit Storyline All the hot gamblers are in town, and they're all depending on Nathan Detroit to set up this week's incarnation of "The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York"; the only problem is, he needs $1000 to get the place. Throw in Sarah Brown, who's short on sinners at the mission she runs; Sky Masterson, who accepts Nathan's $1000 bet that he can't get Sarah Brown to go with him to Havana; Miss Adelaide, who wants Nathan to marry her; Police Lieutenant Brannigan, who always seems to appear at the wrong time; and the music/lyrics of Frank Loesser, and you've got quite a musical. Includes the songs: Fugue for Tinhorns, "Luck Be a Lady", "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat". Written by Syam Gadde <gadde@cs.duke.edu> 16 January 1956 (


Near which city is 'Fuhlsbuttel Airport'?

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In bettingshops, what name is given to clerks who calculate the winnings on betting slips?

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In a 22 card tarot pack, which card is the only one beginning with the letter 'L'?

The Symbolism of the Tarot: What is the Tarot? p. 3 WHAT IS THE TAROT? No study of occult philosophy is possible without an acquaintance with symbolism, for if the words occultism and symbolism are correctly used, they mean almost one and the same thing. Symbolism cannot be learned as one learns to build bridges or speak a foreign language, and for the interpretation of symbols a special cast of mind is necessary; in addition to knowledge, special faculties, the power of creative thought and a developed imagination are required. One who understands the use of symbolism in the arts, knows, in a general way, what is meant by occult symbolism. But even then a special training of the mind is necessary, in order to comprehend the "language of the Initiates", and to express in this language the intuitions as they arise. There are many methods for developing the "sense of symbols" in those who are striving to understand the hidden forces of Nature and Man, and for teaching the fundamental principles as well as the elements of the esoteric language. The most synthetic, and one of the most interesting of these methods, is the Tarot In its exterior form the Tarot is a pack of cards p. 4 used in the south of Europe for games and fortune-telling. These cards were first known in Europe at the end of the fourteenth century, when they were in use among the Spanish gypsies. A pack of Tarot contains the fifty-two ordinary playing cards with the addition of one "picture card" to every suit, namely, the Knight, placed between the Queen and the Knave. These fifty-six cards are divided into four suits, two black and two red and have the following designation: sceptres (clubs), cups (hearts), swords (spades), and pentacles or disks (diamonds). In addition to the fifty-six cards the pack of Tarot has twenty-two numbered cards with special names:-- 1 The Magician. 10 The Wheel of Fortune. 21 The World. 0 The Fool.   This pack of cards, in the opinion of many investigators, represents the Egyptian hieroglyphic book of seventy-eight tablets, which came to us almost miraculously. The history of the Tarot is a great puzzle. During the Middle Ages, when it first appeared historically, there existed a tendency to build up synthetic p. 5 symbolical or logical systems of the same sort as Ars Magna by Raymond Lully. But productions similar to the Tarot exist in India and China, so that we cannot possibly think it one of those systems created during the Middle Ages in Europe; it is also evidently connected with the Ancient Mysteries and the Egyptian Initiations. Although its origin is in oblivion and the aim of its author or authors quite unknown, there is no doubt whatever that it is the most complete code of Hermetic symbolism we possess. Although represented as a pack of cards, the Tarot really is something quite different. It can be "read" in a variety of ways. As one instance, I shall give a metaphysical interpretation of the general meaning or of the general content of the book of Tarot, that is to say, its metaphysical title, which will plainly show that this work could not have been invented by illiterate gypsies of the fourteenth century. The Tarot falls into three divisions: The first part has twenty-one numbered cards; the second part has one card 0; the third part has fifty-six cards, i. e., the four suits of fourteen cards. Moreover, the second part appears to be a link between the first and third parts, since all the fifty-six cards of the third part together are equal to the card 0. Now, if we imagine twenty-one cards disposed in the shape of a triangle, seven cards on each side, a point in the centre of the triangle represented by the zero card, and a square round the triangle (the square p. 6 consisting of fifty-six cards, fourteen on each side), we shall have a representation of the relation between God, Man and the Universe, or the relation between the world of ideas, the consciousness of man and the physical world. The triangle is God (the Trinity) or the world of ideas, or the noumenal world. The point is man's soul. The square is th


Who Directed the 'Oscar' winning film of 2000, 'American Beauty'?

'American Beauty' Tops the Oscars; Main Acting Awards Go to Kevin Spacey and Hilary Swank - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |'American Beauty' Tops the Oscars; Main Acting Awards Go to Kevin Spacey and Hilary Swank Search Continue reading the main story Capping what many regard as among the strongest recent years in motion pictures, ''American Beauty'' took home five Oscars tonight, including best picture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences could hardly restrain itself from tossing rose petals at the bayonet-edged comedy about a pair of the most dysfunctional suburban households in movie history. Kevin Spacey won best actor as the film's narrator, a lovesick 40-something man going through his painful second adolescence. ''This is the highlight of my day,'' Mr. Spacey said. Sam Mendes, an acclaimed stage director who brought the most recent revival of ''Cabaret'' to Broadway, won the director's prize for his first film, while veteran television writer Alan Ball won the original screenplay award for his first produced film. Conrad L. Hall, one of the most respected cinematographers in Hollywood, won his second Oscar. (His first, 31 years ago, was for ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.'') ''I guess we're all part of a wonderful, wonderful dysfunctional family called the human race,'' Mr. Hall said. Not a bad evening for DreamWorks, the mini-studio formed by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen that made ''American Beauty'' and was having its best Oscar night ever. And quite a difference from last year, when the studio lost the best picture award for its ''Saving Private Ryan'' to ''Shakespeare in Love.'' Continue reading the main story Hilary Swank, 25, in her first significant movie role, won best actress for playing a young woman who pretended to be a man in the independent film ''Boys Don't Cry,'' providing ''American Beauty'' with its main disappointment of the evening when the actress honors did not go to Annette Bening as Mr. Spacey's adulterous wife. Advertisement Continue reading the main story ''The Cider House Rules,'' an adaptation by the director Lasse Hallstrom of John Irving's novel about the residents of a Maine orphanage, won awards for Michael Caine's supporting performance (his second Oscar) as the orphanage's kindly doctor and for Mr. Irving's adapted screenplay. The evening's biggest loser was ''The Insider,'' Michael Mann's thriller about the collision between the worlds of big tobacco and big media that came into the night nominated for seven Oscars and went home with none. The academy handed out its 72nd annual Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium here, with a pregnant nominee about to give birth in the audience, a series of recent Oscar mishaps to be chewed over by the host, Billy Crystal, and an unusually large number of major categories with no clear front-runner. American bought more than $7.5 billion worth of movie tickets in 1999, an eight percent increase over the previous year, and a record number of films earning more than $100 million, including three of the nominees for the best picture Oscar: the pre-awards favorite, ''American Beauty,'' ''The Sixth Sense'' and ''The Green Mile.'' In the early going, the awards were a bit of a mix, with no clear trend developing except that ''The Matrix,'' a science-fiction thriller about a machine-dominated future with some of the jazziest effects of the year, was extremely popular in some of the less heralded categories, winning for best film editing, best sound, best sound effects editing and best visual effects. When he wons his award, Mr. Caine said: ''I wasn't here the last time, so it's very different when you're here than being told over the phone. That is very nerve-wracking out there.'' His previous Oscar was for Woody Allen's ''Hannah and her Sisters'' in 1986. Mr. Caine hefted his Oscar as he spoke to journalists backstage after winning. ''It's heavy,'' Mr. Caine said. ''But it fits kinda nice.'' Angelina Jolie, a first-time nominee who played an ostentatiously rebellious mental patient in ''Girl


Who was the last monarch to award one of his sons the title 'Duke of Clarence'?

6 questions about the future of the British Monarchy – Royal Central Different countries, different customs. robert I was surprised by the assertion that no monarch in history has reigned 70 years. Surely an institution that has existed throughout the world for over ten thousand years has had at least ONE to pass that milestone. If they meant British history, that is true. Louis E. The most recent 70-year monarch in Europe was Prince Johann of Liechtenstein (reigned 1858-1929). Orchard 10 AFAIK Platinum hadn’t been discovered in Louis XIV reign. bobby If and when Prince Harry becomes Duke of York (given that Prince Andrew dies before Prince Harry gets married), would Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie remain as Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie or York? Given that these two remained unmarried? Royal Central In that circumstance, yes Princess Beatrice and Eugenie would remain as ‘of York’ as titles are held for life and aren’t necessarily affected by the death of a parent. Dominic If perhaps the Duke of York were to have a son would the title still pass to the son ? Or would the son have to take a lesser title like earl since he is so far from the crown now ? It doesn’t make sense to me how titles like Dukedom of York can typically be for 2nd sons when the 2nd son is so likely to have his own son who inherits a title. Royal Central No, the title would pass to Andrew’s son, who’d also be an HRH. Usually, the title holder has died heirless so the title reverts to the crown and can be issued to a new generation. Only convention says Dukedom of York is for second sons, nothing in law. Louis E. Queen Victoria made her second son Duke of Edinburgh despite York having been vacant.If the new infant expected in April is a boy he might get dibs on York.If Prince Edward could be Earl of Wessex,maybe Prince Henry will be Marquess of Mercia…but Sussex,Clarence,Kendal,and Windsor are all traditionally Royal and currently vacant dukedoms,while Albany and Cumberland are suspended since 1917 but have heirs who could ask to be restored. Ricky There’s no chance of any new royal babies getting the title Duke of York as long as Prince Andrew is alive; there can only be one living holder of any title. It’s my understanding that The Queen had originally intended to give Prince Edward the title Duke of Cambridge when he married. He received the title Earl of Wessex instead because he requested it, after seeing a film that had a character with that title. It’s doubtful Prince Harry would receive anything less than a dukedom when he marries, since this has been the tradition for a long time. However, if he asked Her Majesty for something different, she would probably accommodate him. I think the title Duke of Sussex would be a good choice, and the most likely title. I think It’s especially appropriate to give Harry a title that has “sex” in it! Louis E. I’m well aware that there wouldn’t be two Dukes of York at once…a second son of William has a better chance of reaching adulthood after Andrew’s death than does his Uncle Harry. It’s only in the current reign that sons of the Sovereign have had to wait until marriage for their ducal creations. Ricky , royalpain1966 yes I agree, I don’t think the title will be given to Harry. Harry will probably get a special title like Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and a Dukedom. The Duke of York, really should be the 2nd son of the reigning Monarch, which will be William. Andrew will most likely live a long life like his mother and his father, respectfully the Queen and Duke of E, 90 and 95 as of today. Ricky Prince William is not Prince Charles’ second son; that would be Prince Harry. Bruce Alan Wilson I read that part of the idea is that after Phillip’s death he can become Duke of Edenborough. Ricky The intention is that Prince Edward will take the title Duke of Edinburgh after Prince Philip’s death. I’ve also read from multiple sources about another event supposedly on hold until after Philip’s demise. People close to the Duke and Duchess of York say they would like to remarry, but this is i