"Who is the father of actress Lucy Davis, who played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the UK TV series ""The Office"" (2001), junior writer Lucy Kenwright in the US TV series ""Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"" and Dianne in the film ""Shaun of the Dead"" (2004)?"

The Lucy Davis Picture Pages The Office Background: First gaining attention from British audiences as Maria Lucas on the BBC miniseries “Pride and Prejudice” (1995), actress Lucy Davis, the daughter of noted comedian and actor Jasper Carrott, became famous for portraying patient receptionist Dawn Tinsley on the comedy hit “The Office” (2001-2003), which was brought to America via a BBC cable channel. After the success of “The Office,” in America, versatile Davis moved to Los Angeles where she played Lucy Kenwright on the dramatic comedy series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (2006-2007). On the big screen, the British import is perhaps best known as one of the stars of the successful horror film “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and since her move to California, has acted in such films as “The TV Set” (2006), “Shades of Ray” (2008), “Bob Funk” (2008) and “All About Steve” (2009). Davis is also recognized for playing Hayley Tucker on the BBC radio soap “The Archers” (1995-2004) and has appeared in the series “Married Single Other” (2010) and “The Mentalist” (2010). She will appear as Stephanie in the upcoming horror comedy “Some Guy Who Kills People” and Evie in Robert Cavanah’s “The Cellar.” Davis has been married to fellow actor Owain Yeoman since December 2006. She is a diabetic and had a kidney transplant in 1997. In late 2005, she was rushed to the hospital for kidney failure, but has since recovered. England Childhood and Family: Lucy Davis was born on January 2, 1973, in Solihull, West Midlands, England. Along with her three siblings, Jake, Hannah and Jenny, she was raised out of the spotlight in Knowle, Birmingham, England by her famous father, actor/comedian Jasper Carrott, and his wife Hazel. Young Lucy knew she wanted to be like her dad and took part in school plays and attended acting classes at the Birmingham Youth Repertory Theater. At age 18, she auditioned and was accepted to the renowned Italia Conti Drama school, but later transferred to the Carlton TV Junior Workshop. She was also educated at The Sixth Form College in Solihull, West Midlands. Lucy relocated to Los Angeles in early 2005 and a year later met Welsh actor Owain Yeoman. The couple married on December 9, 2006, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London where royalty often marries. They were allowed to marry there because Lucy's father is a recipient of an OBE. Some of the guests at the wedding included “The Office” stars Ewen Macintosh, Joel Beckett, Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman. Shaun of the Dead Career: The daughter of popular British comedian and actor Jasper Carrott, Lucy Davis made her acting debut in her school's production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” She went on to hone in on her craft with the Birmingham Youth Theater and in the 1990s, landed guest roles in such series as “The Detectives,” “Blue Heaven” and “Casualty.” It was while she attended the Carlton TV Junior Workshop that Davis won the role of Maria Lucas on the BBC miniseries remake of “Pride and Prejudice” (1995), opposite Coin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber and Julia Sawahla. Before long, she was hired to play Hayley Tucker on the long running BBC radio soap “The Archers,” a gig she held from 1995 to 2004. She went on to appear in the biopic film “The Gambler” (1997), starring Michael Gambon, and stared as Old Noshie in the children's series “The Belfry Witches” two years later. Unfortunately for Davis, her efforts in establishing a budding career were cut short by health problems. Three years after suffering from kidney failure, she underwent a kidney transplant in 1997, which needed a long recovery. While in recovery, Davis battled diabetes, which caused her weight to fluctuate. Davis recovered and in 2001, landed the regular role of the receptionist Dawn Tinsley on the popular British comedy series “The Office,” alongside Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Ewen MacIntosh, Ben Bradshaw, Emma Louise Manton and Philip Pickard. After two seasons, the series was imported to the cable channel BBC America and went on to score success there. It became one o


The world's oldest emergency call service was introduced first in the London area in 1937. What telephone number was used?

999 (emergency telephone number) : Wikis (The Full Wiki) Emergency telephone number 999 (emergency telephone number): Wikis Advertisements       Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 999 is the official emergency telephone number in a number of countries including the United Kingdom , Poland , the Republic of Ireland , the United Arab Emirates , Macao , Bahrain and Qatar . A number of Commonwealth countries and former British colonies including Bangladesh , Botswana , Ghana , Kenya , Hong Kong , Malaysia , Singapore , and Trinidad and Tobago also use 999. Contents Advertisements United Kingdom 999 can be used to summon assistance from the three main emergency services, Police , Fire and Rescue and Ambulance , or more specialist services such as HM Coastguard . Calls to the 999 service are free. Calls from the European Union standard emergency number 112 are automatically routed to 999 operators. Introduced first in the London area in 1937, the UK 999 number is the world's oldest emergency call service. The 9-9-9 format was chosen based on the Button A and Button B design of pre-payment coin operated public payphones in wide use, (first introduced in 1925), which could be easily modified to allow free use of the 9 digit on the rotary dial , without allowing free use of any other number combination. With the introduction of mobile telephones, accidental or "silent" 999 calls have become an increasing problem. Hoax and improper use of the 999 system are also an issue for the service. For these reasons, there are frequent public information campaigns in the UK on the correct use of the 999 system. A 101 non-emergency number is currently being trialled in certain areas of the UK. [1] Procedures in the United Kingdom A common emergency call 999 is used to contact the emergency services upon witnessing or being involved in an emergency . In the United Kingdom , the numbers 999 and 112 both correspond to the same line, and there is no priority or charge for either of them. An emergency can be: A person in immediate danger of injury or their life is at risk Suspicion that a crime is in progress Another serious incident which needs immediate emergency service attendance On dialling 999 an operator will come onto the line and ask "Emergency. Which service?". Previously operators asked "Which service do you require?" (approximately up to the mid-90s). If the caller is unsure as to which service they require, the operator will default the call to the Police, and if an incident requires more than one service, for instance a Road Traffic Collision with injuries and trapped persons, depending on the service the caller has chosen, the service will alert the other services for the caller (while the BT/C&W/etc Operator has to also contact each emergency service individually, regardless of whether the caller has remained on the line). The caller will be connected to the service which covers the area that they are (or appear to be) calling from. On 6 October 1998, BT introduced a new system whereby all the information about the location of the calling telephone was transmitted electronically to the relevant service rather than having to read it out (with the possibility of errors). This system is called EISEC (Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Calls). Previously, the operator had to start the connection to the emergency service control room by stating the location of the operator, followed by the caller’s telephone number, i.e. "Bangor connecting 01248 300 000". It was common for the person calling to be confused as to why the operator was talking to the Emergency service, and the caller frequently talked over the operator. Only around 50% of the EAs (Emergency Authorities) have EISEC, although the number is ever increasing, so, in those cases without EISEC present, the Operator still has to pass their


Argentina became the world champions in Taekwondo at the World Championships in Argentina in 2009. Which country came second?

Brazil Wins World Rafting Championships in Indonesia | Canoe & Kayak Magazine Canoe & Kayak Magazine Brazil Wins World Rafting Championships in Indonesia The Czech team places first on the women's side December 29, 2015 By Eugene Buchanan The Czech Women’s team passing Brazil on their way to victory in Indonesia. Ask the Brazilian rafting team how important the upcoming canoeing and kayaking events are on their home waters at the 2016 Rio Olympics and you might just get a shrug. Just a half year before the Olympic Games come to Rio, they showed that they’re the cream of the crop in the rafting world, winning both the men’s and women’s U23 categories, as well as the Open Men’s division at the World Rafting Championships in Indonesia. Brazil also won the R6 World Champions in 2007, 2009 and 2013. The USA, meanwhile, finished a disappointing 16th overall with a total of 374 points, after finishing 20th in the sprint event, 18th in the head-to-head race, 16th in slalom, and 13th in the downriver race. The USA women fared better with an 8th place overall finish, tallying a total of 606 points, with 9th-place showings in sprint, head-to-head and slalom before surging to a 6th-place finish in the event’s final downriver event. The New Zealand men’s team charging downriver. In the end, it came down to the final day’s downriver race, a grueling 14 kilometers of rapids and rocks through technical water. With rafts free to move around above the finish line until the gun went off, New Zealand crossed the finish line first at 49:51.72 after a back and forth battle with Brazil. But Brazil finished right behind them, procuring enough points for the overall title while barley missing a clean sweep of all events. New Zealand’s victory was more impressive considering captain Paul Roozendaal became ill the night before yet still led his team to victory before spending the next 24 hours in the medical tent on an IV. Host Indonesia on its home waters took third in the downriver at 50:11.22, the first time they’ve won any medal at a WRC event. New Zealand ended up second overall with Argentina winning the bronze. For the women, Czech, a paddling powerhouse who first won the Open Women World Championship in 2001 then again in 2005, 2007 and 2011, won the top spot yet again with a dominating performance in all disciplines. In the younger divisions, Russia was the U19 champions in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, defending its showing from the last World Championships. “The efforts Russia is putting in to its Youth rafting teams is certainly paying off and will certainly also show benefits in the years to come,” says IRF board member Rafael Gallo. In U23, Brazil took first in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, with each team barely missing out on making a clean sweep of all disciplines; Brazil came in just behind Indonesia’s who won the U23 Men’s downriver; and U23 Women by the Czechs, who won the slalom.


How many Kings of England were called Henry?

Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years.   SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots


Who won the 500cc Motorcycle World Championship in 1976 & 1977 and retired from racing in 1984?

Barry Sheene | Sport | The Guardian Barry Sheene Monday 10 March 2003 07.11 EST First published on Monday 10 March 2003 07.11 EST Share on Messenger Close Barry Sheene, who has died of cancer aged 52, won the blue riband of motorcycle racing, the 500cc world championship, in 1976 and 1977, and the Formula 750 World Championship in 1973. He was not his generation's most successful racer, but he was its most famous by a huge margin. Sheene's popularity transcended a sport whose mainstream media coverage in the 1970s was, at best, sporadic and shallow. He became a true household name and face. There was Sheene smoking through a hole drilled in the front of his helmet; Sheene grinning widely as a leggy model adoringly caressed his long hair; Sheene promoting Brut aftershave on television and Sheene the chat show host. Compared with the rest of the bike or car racing world "Bazza" was, in mass media terms, solid gold. The camera was kind to him. He was articulate, witty, confident and made the maximum use of his cockney accent and working class origins. Away from the track, television was his natural environment and it was a documentary that gave him worldwide celebrity status. A film crew was following him in 1975 when, on a qualifying lap for the world championship in Daytona in the United States, the rear tyre of his 750cc TR750 exploded. The camera followed his struggle to control the bike and the sickening crash which followed. The accident was so bad that it looked certain to be fatal. Two days later he was filmed from his bedside, joking with fellow racer Gene Romero, and admiring the x-rays of the huge pin which kept his thigh together. It was archetypal Sheene. Six weeks later he was racing and winning again. Although born into a motorcycle racing family Sheene's success did not come easily. He left school at 15 having not excelled academically. In his own words, "The only subject I was top in was absenteeism." Sheene was obsessed with racing and was prepared to do anything to fund his ambitions. Among many other things he was a van driver with a reputation for spectacularly fast deliveries, a car park attendant and labourer, often simultaneously. Sheene's breakthrough came in 1970. Backed by his father Frank, he purchased a three-year-old 125cc ex-works Suzuki. It was the right bike at the right time. He came second in his first world championship race. Two years later, when he was forced to compete in the Isle of Man 125cc TT, he crashed, having had a miserable time in the rain and fog. He eventually went on to dominate 500cc racing throughout the world in the four cylinder Suzuki RG500. Although he won only two 500cc world championships, in 1976 and 1977, the whole of the 1970s will be eternally dominated by pictures of Sheene. He was, quite simply, glamour on or off two wheels. In 1978 he lost the 500cc championship to a new arrival from the US, Kenny Roberts on a Yamaha. At the end of the 1979 season Sheene left Suzuki, which he felt was not providing him with the best equipment. Matters were not helped by the fact that Virginio Ferrari, who was supposed to be Sheene's back-up rider, beat him into second place. At first, Sheene rode privately-owned Yamahas, but was then given works bikes in recognition of his outstanding talent. Then, at the 1982 British Grand Prix, Sheene came on an existing accident at 160 mph without, he claimed, adequate warning flags being shown. He crashed and again suffered massive injuries. He successfully sued the organisers but, although he raced again, he was unable to regain form. He retired in 1984, and to ease the pain of arthritis caused by his many injuries, he emigrated to Australia. He bought his Australian property after a trip with ex-Beatle George Harrison who was a close friend. Harrison did not take to the idea of an Australian property, but Barry did and built houses for himself and his father. There he became a TV pundit and commercial property developer. Sheene could be charming, warm and courteous, but he was a complex character. He knew his value as a crowd puller and


Which Austrian, the brother of Franz Joseph, was crowned Emperor of Mexico in 1864, and shot in 1867?

Trenches on the Web - Bio: Emperor Franz Josef General Information Family name: Hapsburg (Austrian: Habsburg) Ascent: Franz Josef was crowned Emperor of Austria in 1848 at age 18. By the summer of 1914 he would be in the 66th year of his reign. He was also crowned King of Hungary in 1867 in an attempt to calm the situation with the problematic Magyars (Hungarians). This worked and the Dual Monarchy would last until his death in 1916. Politics: The aging monarch had seen the Habsburg Empire lose its holdings in both Italy and Germany until it had become mainly an eastern European power. Franz Josef was sensitive to these losses and was determined not to allow further decay of the empire by losing Austro-Hungarian holdings in the Balkans to Serbia . It has been said that he was "the last monarch of the old school". Despite these political beliefs he was immensely popular among all the various national groups that comprised his kingdom. This can be attributed to the above average standard of living that his subjects enjoyed. By 1914 he rarely left his palaces but it was not out of fear of assassination. Personal: Emperor and King, still his life was not without its trials and sorrows. Early on as Emperor he lost major wars to France (1848) and Prussia (1866). His brother, Maximilian, was executed in Mexico. His son, Crown Prince Rudolph, committed suicide in 1889 followed by his wife's assassination by an anarchist in Geneva (1897). He had numerous difficulties with his nephew and heir, Archduke Franz Ferdinand , who would be assassinated by Serbian nationalists on 28-Jun-1914 at a place called Sarajevo. See also: Jul-1914: The July Crisis Quotes "Terrible! The Almighty cannot be provoked! A Higher Power has restored that order which unfortunately I was unable to maintain." The Emperor upon hearing of the Archduke's assassination "Now we can no longer hold back. It will be a terrible war." The Emperors response to the German "blank check" "Also Doch! (It has come after all!)" The Emperor on Serbian mobilization


Which venomous snake is able to dilate its neck into a hood?

Africa's most venomous snakes - Venomous, Poisonous, Dangerous, and other Wonders Venomous, Poisonous, Dangerous, and other Wonders snakes  >  Africa's most venomous snakes Out of the more than 2,900 species of snakes in the world about 600 species only are known to be venomous. Venomous snakes have highly specialized teeth such as hollow fangs, through which they deliver venom to immobilize prey, or for self-defense. A venomous snake bite quickly affects different organs including the lungs, heart, central nervous system, red blood cells and muscles. Venom can be neurotoxic, haemotoxic or myotoxic. Though Australia is known to be home to the majority of the world's most venomous snakes, Africa has its share of potentially highly dangerous species: here are the main ones. 1) COBRAS Among the most notable attributes of the dreaded cobras are their powerful - often deadly - venom and their hood that can enlarge. Here are some notably poisonous species of African cobras. - Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) The most common cobra in Africa occurs from the Sahara Desert to the Syrian Desert and can measure up to 8 ft (2.4 meters). It is responsible for many deaths. When threatened, it raises the front part of its body and spreads its neck into a hood. It will continue attacking until it feels an escape is possible. The extremely strong venom of the Egyptian cobra is neurotoxic: it destroys nerve tissue, causing paralysis and death due to respiratory failure, usually within 15 minutes. This venom is used in medical research because it has an enzyme, lecithinase, that dissolves cell walls and membranes surrounding viruses. - Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) This medium sized cobra has a highly neurotoxic venom that is thought to be the most potent of all African cobras. It is responsible for many deaths in southern Africa. - Forest Cobra (Naja melanoleuca) This large snake from the tropical and subtropical rain forests of Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa is sometimes considered to be the least dangerous of the Najas. Its bite, however, can be rapidly fatal without prompt intervention. - Gold's Tree Cobra (Pseudohaje goldii) and Black Tree Cobra (Pseudohaje nigra) These two large and primarily arboreal species are found in the forests of tropical Africa. They have a reputation for being particularly ill-tempered and have an extremely toxic venom. - Ashe's Spitting Cobra (Naja ashei) This aggressive and extremely venomous snake can grow to more than 9 feet (274 centimeters) long, making it the largest spitting cobra. - Red Spitting Cobra (Naja pallida) Common in northeast Africa, (Nile valley, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia), these nocturnal snakes can spit venom at 2 m(7 feet). - Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica) Possibly the most dangerous snake in Africa after the Mamba. This southeast African snake is nervous and highly strung. When confronted at close quarters it can rear up two-thirds of its length, spread its long narrow hood and will readily "spit" in defense. - Black Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricollis) Occurring throughout Africa, this snake rarely spits but is capable of atomizing venom accurately to a distance of up to 20 feet. Though usually shy, it will bite unpredictably, its neurotoxic venom causing grave tissue damage often requiring amputation of a limb or provoking death. - West African Brown Spitting Cobra (Naja katiensis) A small spitter occurring in the dry savannas of West Africa. - Ringhal or Rinkhal (Hemachatus haemachatus) Found in southern Africa, this spitting cobra is the smallest and the only ovoviviparous (giving birth to live young) of the cobras. 2) MAMBAS Mambas are close cousins to the cobras. They are extremely poisonous snakes with the (deserved) reputation of being very aggressive. There are only a few species in Africa. - Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) Measuring eight to ten feet in length, the black mamba is found in the southern part of tropical Africa. The fastest land snake in the world, it can reach speeds of 10-12 mph (16-19 km/h) in short bursts over level ground. The black m


"What is the stage name of the Scottish singer-songwriter, actress and model born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie who is most famous for her hits ""To Sir, With Love"" and ""Shout""?"

Lulu - Mature Hairstyles Lulu Date of Birth: 11/3/1948 Occupation: Singer Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer�songwriter, actress, model and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day. She is most famous worldwide for her hit "To Sir, with Love" and in the UK for "Shout". Lulu grew up in Glasgow. Taken under the wing of Marion Massey, she shot to fame at the age of fifteen with her version of The Isley Brothers "Shout". Her backing group were called The Luvvers, but after several more British hits she left the group to become a solo artist. Massey guided her career for more than 25 years, for most of which she was Lulu�s equal partner as a business enterprise. Massey�s husband Mark London also wrote many of Lulu�s hits. In 1966, Lulu toured Poland with the British rock and roll band The Hollies, making her the first British female singer to appear live behind the Iron Curtain. She left Decca after failing to place any singles on the chart in 1966 and signed with Columbia to be produced by Mickie Most who also hired Jimmy Page to play guitar on a few sessions. All of the 7 singles she cut and released with Most made the UK chart. In 1967 she made her debut as a film actress in To Sir, with Love, a British vehicle for Sidney Poitier. She had a major hit with the title song "To Sir, with Love", which shot to number one in the United States (In the UK, it was released only on the B-side of "Let�s Pretend", a No 11 hit.) In the meantime, she continued with a thriving pop career in the UK and several television series of her own. In 1967, Lulu appeared on The Monkees tour at the Empire Pool, Wembley. On 29 March 1969, she represented the United Kingdom by performing the winning song "Boom Bang-a-Bang" at the Eurovision Song Contest. Lulu had the biggest hit around the continent with the song, recording German, French, Spanish and Italian versions alongside the original English. She once told John Peel backstage that although she did not like Boom Bang-a-Bang, she�d have sung anything just so long as she won the contest. "I know it�s a rotten song, but I won, so who cares? I�d have sung Baa Baa Black Sheep standing on my head if that�s what it took to win.... I am just so glad I didn�t finish second like all the other Brits before me, that would have been awful." Despite disliking the song, it was in fact her biggest solo UK hit (reaching number two on the chart in 1969). Only weeks before her Eurovision appearance, Lulu married fellow musical star Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees in a ceremony in Gerrards Cross. They divorced in 1973, but remained on good terms. . In 1972 she starred in the Christmas pantomime Peter Pan at the Palace Theatre, Manchester where the show was a huge success. She repeated her performance at the London Palladium in 1975, and in different London-based productions from 1987 to early 1989. In the early 1980s Lulu appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber�s Song and Dance and the Royal National Theatre�s Guys and Dolls. She damaged her vocal cords while performing in the Webber show, requiring surgery that threatened her singing voice. In 1974 she performed the title song in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. Two slightly different versions of the song were used, at the start and end respectively - the end song actually name-checking James Bond. Also during 1974, she did a cover of two of David Bowie�s classic songs, "The Man Who Sold the World" and "Watch That Man". Bowie himself produced the recordings and played saxophone, and provided back-up vocals on it. There were also rumours that they had a brief affair at the time. Lulu confirmed these rumours in her 2002 autobiography. Bowie, perhaps characteristically, evaded comment on the subject. "The Man Who Sold the World" peaked at number three on the UK chart, her first UK top 10 hit in five years and also her last until 1986. In 1977, Lulu married John Frieda, who was previously her hairdres


Which musical term denotes a vocal slide between two pitches?

Glossary of Musical Terms Glossary of Musical Terms One or more vocalists performing without an accompaniment. Accelerando - A symbol used in musical notation indicating to gradually quicken tempo. Accessible - Music that is easy to listen to and understand. Adagio - A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease. Allegro - A direction to play lively and fast. Atonal - Music that is written and performed without regard to any specific key. Baroque - Time in music history ranging from the middle of the 16th to the middle of the 17th centuries. Characterized by emotional, flowery music; written in strict form. Beat - The unit of musical rhythm. Cadence - A sequence of chords that brings an end to a phrase, either in the middle or the end of a composition. Cadenza - Initially an improvised cadence by a soloist; later becoming an elaborate and written out passage in an aria or concerto, featuring the skills of an instrumentalist or vocalist. Cadenza - Originally an improvised cadence by a soloist. Later it became a written out passage to display performance skills of an instrumentalist or performer. Canon - A musical form where the melody or tune is imitated by individual parts at regular intervals. The individual parts may enter at different measures and pitches. The tune may also be played at different speeds, backwards, or inverted. Cantabile - A style of singing which is characterized by the easy and flowing tone of the composition. Cantata - Music written for chorus and orchestra. Most often religious in nature. Capriccio - A quick, improvisational, spirited piece of music. Carol - A song or hymn celebrating Christmas. Castrato - Male singers who were castrated to preserve their alto and soprano vocal range. Cavatina - A short and simple melody performed by a soloist that is part of a larger piece. Chamber music - Written for 2 to 10 solo parts featuring one instrument to a part. Each part bears the same importance. Chant - Singing in unison, texts in a free rhythm. Similar to the rhythm of speech. Choir - Group of singers in a chorus. Chorale - A hymn sung by the choir and congregation often in unison. Chord - 3 or 4 notes played simultaneously in harmony. Chord progression - A string of chords played in succession. Chorus - A group singing in unison. Chromatic scale - Includes all twelve notes of an octave. Classical - The period of music history which dates from the mid 1700s to mid 1800s. The music was spare and emotionally reserved, especially when compared to Romantic and Boroque music. Classicism - The period of music history which dates from the mid 1800s and lasted about sixty years. There was a strong regard for order and balance. Clavier - The keyboard of a stringed instrument. Clef - In sheet music, a symbol at the beginning of the staff defining the pitch of the notes found in that particular staff. Coda - Closing section of a movement. Concert master - The first violin in an orchestra. Concerto - A composition written for a solo instrument. The soloist plays the melody while the orchestra plays the accompaniment. Conductor - One who directs a group of performers. The conductor indicates the tempo, phrasing, dynamics, and style by gestures and facial expressions. Consonance - Groups of tones that are harmonious when sounded together as in a chord. Contralto - Two or three melodic lines played at the same time. Courante - A piece of music written in triple time. Also an old French dance. Da Capo - In sheet music, an instruction to repeat the beginning of the piece before stopping on the final chord. Deceptive cadence - A chord progression that seems to lead to resolving itself on the final chord; but does not. Development - Where the musical themes and melodies are developed, written in sonata form. Dissonance - Harsh, discordant, and lack of harmony. Also a chord that sounds incomplete until it resolves itself on a harmonious chord. Drone - Dull, monotonous tone such as a humming or buzzing sound. Also a bass note held under a melody. Duet - A piece of music wri


The white ball in snooker is called the what ball?

Snooker Rules      Rules of Snooker Type of Game: International or "English" snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the world. It is generally played on 6'x12' English billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. 5 x 10 and snooker tables of even smaller playing dimensions may be used for the game. On a 6 x 12 snooker (English billiard) table the playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11' 8.5" x 5' 10" with a tolerance on both dimensions of +/-0.5". The height of the table is measured from the floor to the top of the cushion rail, and the height shall measure 34" with an allowable variance of +/-0.5". If you like playing snooker on  your computer, you can also try casino gaming online for free or real money.  Sites like www.realmoneyaction.com provide online casino games, guides and reviews of best online casinos. Players: 2 Balls Used: Set of Snooker balls: fifteen object balls that are not numbered and are solid red (called reds), six object balls of other colors that are not numbered (called colors) and a cue ball (called the white ball). Point values for object balls: red-1, yellow-2, green-3, brown-4, blue-5, pink-6, black-7. In International Snooker the balls used are 2-1/16" diameter. The Rack: Play begins with the balls placed as in the diagram above. The pink is spotted on the Pyramid Spot. The apex ball of the triangle of reds is racked as close as possible to the pink without touching it. Baulk-line and Baulk: A straight line drawn 29" from the face of the bottom cushion and parallel to it is called the Baulk-line and the intervening space termed the Baulk. The Half Circle: The Half Circle is a semi-circle described in Baulk with its center at the middle of the Baulk-line and with a radius of 11.5". When the striker has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle he may place the base of the cue ball anywhere on the line or within the Half Circle, and may use his hand or any part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball--as long as it is judged he is not attempting to play a stroke. Object of the Game: To score a greater number of points than opponent. Scoring: Points are scored in two ways: players are awarded points for fouls by the opponent (see Penalties For Fouls below), and by legally potting reds or colors. Each legally potted red ball has a point value of one; each legally potted color ball has a point value as indicated (Balls Used above). A frame ends when all balls have been potted, following the Rules of Play; if, however, only the black (7) ball is left on the table, the frame ends with the first score or foul. If the players' scores are equal after that scoring, the black is spotted on its original position and the layers lag or draw lots for the choice of playing at, or assigning opponent to play at, the black ball with the cue ball in hand within the Half Circle, first score or foul then ends the frame. Opening Break: Players lag or draw lots for choice of break in the opening frame. In a match format the players alternate the break in subsequent frames. Starting player has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle. He must cause the cue ball to contact a red ball. It is not necessary to send a ball to a rail or into a pocket. Failure to meet this requirement is a foul (see Penalties For Fouls) A foul is scored and--with all fouls--the incoming player has a choice of (1) accepting the table and becoming the striker, or (2) requiring the offender to break again. Rules of Play 1. A legally potted ball entitles the striker to continue at the table until he fails to legally pot a ball. 2. On all shots, the striker must comply with the appropriate requirements of Rules of Play 5 and 6. It is not necessary to cause the cue ball or an object ball to contact a cushion or drop in a pocket after the cue ball has contacted a legal object ball (ball on). Failure to contact a legal object ball first is a foul. 3. As long as reds are on the table, the incoming striker (player tak


What is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet?

Judaism 101: Hebrew Alphabet Hebrew Alphabet  Hebrew uses a different alphabet than English  Hebrew is written right-to-left  The Hebrew alphabet has no vowels, but pronunciation aids are often added  There are several styles of Hebrew writing  Hebrew letters have numerical values  Writing in Hebrew may require a special word processor and fonts The Hebrew and Yiddish languages use a different alphabet than English. The picture below illustrates the Hebrew alphabet, in Hebrew alphabetical order. Note that Hebrew is written from right to left, rather than left to right as in English, so Alef is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and Tav is the last. The Hebrew alphabet is often called the "alefbet," because of its first two letters. Letters of the Alefbet Table 1: The Hebrew Alphabet If this sounds like Greek to you, you're not far off! Many letters in the Greek alphabet have similar names and occur in the same order (though they don't look anything alike!): Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta ... Zeta ... Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu ... Pi ... Rho, Sigma Tau. The "Kh" and the "Ch" are pronounced as in German or Scottish, a throat clearing noise, not as the "ch" in "chair." Note that there are two versions of some letters. Kaf, Mem, Nun, Pei and Tzadei all are written differently when they appear at the end of a word than when they appear in the beginning or middle of the word. The version used at the end of a word is referred to as Final Kaf, Final Mem, etc. The version of the letter on the left is the final version. In all cases except Final Mem, the final version has a long tail. See and hear the letters in a quick reading of the letters or a more in-depth introduction ! Vowels and Points Like most early Semitic alphabetic writing systems, the alefbet has no vowels. People who are fluent in the language do not need vowels to read Hebrew, and most things written in Hebrew in Israel are written without vowels. However, as Hebrew literacy declined, particularly after the Romans expelled the Jews from Israel, the rabbis recognized the need for aids to pronunciation, so they developed a system of dots and dashes called nikkud (points). These dots and dashes are written above, below or inside the letter, in ways that do not alter the spacing of the line. Text containing these markings is referred to as "pointed" text. Table 2: Vowel Points Table 2: Vowel Points Most nikkud are used to indicate vowels. Table 2 illustrates the vowel points, along with their pronunciations. Pronunciations are approximate; I have heard quite a bit of variation in vowel pronunciation. Vowel points are shown in blue. The letter Alef, shown in red, is used to illustrate the position of the points relative to the consonants. The letters shown in purple are technically consonants and would appear in unpointed texts, but they function as vowels in this context. There are a few other nikkud, illustrated in Table 3. Table 3: Other Nikkud The dot that appears in the center of some letters is called a dagesh. It can appear in just about any letter in Hebrew. With most letters, the dagesh does not significantly affect pronunciation of the letter; it simply marks a split between syllables, where the letter is pronounced both at the end of the first syllable and the beginning of the second. With the letters Beit, Kaf and Pei, however, the dagesh indicates that the letter should be pronounced with its hard sound (b, k, p) rather than its soft sound (v, kh, f). See Table 3. In Ashkenazic pronunciation (the pronunciation used by many Orthodox Jews and by many older Jews), Tav also has a soft sound, and is pronounced as an "s" when it does not have a dagesh. Shin is pronounced "sh" when it has a dot over the right branch and "s" when it has a dot over the left branch. Vav, usually a consonant pronounced as a "v," is sometimes a vowel pronounced "oo" as in "food" (transliterated "oo" or "u") or "oh" as in "Oh!" (transliterated "o"). When it is pronounced "oo," pointed texts have a dagesh (though sometimes, Vav wit


Which British long running (27 years) police TV drama that began in 1983 ended in 2010?

BBC News - ITV axes The Bill after 27 years ITV axes The Bill after 27 years Advertisement The Bill, talkbackTHAMES, every Thursday, ITV1 9pm The Bill will end this autumn following ITV's decision to drop the long-running police drama after 27 years. "Times change, and so do the tastes of our audience," said Peter Fincham, the channel's director of television. The move follows a major revamp that saw the drama relaunched as a weekly programme in a post-watershed slot. Producers Talkback Thames said they were "devastated" by a decision that "may result in a significant number of redundancies" for the company. "We are incredibly proud of what the show has achieved," said CEO Lorraine Heggessey. Eric Richard who played Sgt Bob Cryer: 'People thought I was a real policeman' "It is a credit to everyone who has worked on The Bill that the series will be signing out on a creative and editorial high, with both critical and industry-wide acclaim and a loyal fan base who have supported the show throughout." Actor Mark Wingett, who played PC Jim Carver in the show for 21 years from the pilot episode in 1983, said: "It hurts. It's a great, great shame. I think moving the slot was an unwise decision. It kind of got lost." He added: "By axing this programme it's another area of expertise that we have lost. Loads of people in the industry - trainees, script writers, producers - cut their teeth on programmes like The Bill, if not The Bill itself." Creative decision ITV said it would invest the money it spent on the programme - first seen on the channel in 1983 - on new peak-time drama commissions. Fincham said The Bill had been "the home of some of the UK's best serial drama storylines and a great showcase for terrific scriptwriting and fine acting talent". The Bill celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008 "Thanks to a superb production team, it's been one of the great institutions of television drama," he continued. Set around the fictional Sun Hill police station in London, The Bill began life as a one-off drama entitled Woodentop. ITV was impressed enough to commission a weekly series that eventually became a thrice-weekly soap. The channel insisted the move to axe the show was a creative decision and was not done to cut costs. "Whilst The Bill will come to an end in 2010, we will continue to invest more in drama programming than any other commercial broadcaster in the UK," said Fincham. Bookmark with:


What is the capital of the US state of California?

Visit the State Capitol | Assembly Internet Home » Public Services » Visit the State Capitol Visit the State Capitol At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process. Dining Services California Capitols Shortly after the end of Mexican rule, Californians began to clamor for statehood. In 1849, a constitutional convention met at Colton Hall in Monterey and proposed a constitution, subsequently ratified by the people, which named San Jose as the first capital. In December 1849, the first Legislature convened in a two-story adobe hotel in San Jose. The city was composed of little more than huts, tents and clapboard buildings, and the general discomfort did little to endear the city to the legislators. In 1851 a generous offer from General Vallejo induced the legislators to move the capital to Vallejo where a frame building had been erected for their use. Since housing was virtually nonexistent, many of the Members managed to secure lodging on the steamer Empire, which remained moored at a wharf during the session. Confusion and inconvenience again brought stormy cries for relocation. After convening in Vallejo in 1852, the Legislature moved to Sacramento to finish the legislative session. In 1853, the Legislature returned to Vallejo only to find conditions as inhospitable as before. To an exasperated membership, an offer from the community of Benicia for the use of its new city hall proved irresistible, and a bill was passed moving the seat of government to that city, where the legislative session finished. While the legislative quarters were adequate, it became increasingly evident that Benicia itself was too small to serve as the capital city. With this in mind, the Legislature determined that Sacramento would be the state’s capital and moved from Benicia in February 1854. Sacramento offered its courthouse for immediate use and a building site for the permanent Capitol. Shortly after the close of the Session of 1854, the courthouse was razed by fire, but a new one was completed in time for the next session. The new courthouse continued to serve as the home of the Legislature until 1869. This tenure was interrupted only once; during the winter of 1861–62 a severe flood prompted removal of the Legislature to the Exchange Building in San Francisco. Construction on the permanent Capitol was begun in 1860, and, though not completed until 1874, the Legislature was able to occupy its Chambers in 1869. Except for a major “modernization” in 1908, the Capitol remained virtually unchanged until 1949 when additional space requirements resulted in the construction of the Capitol Annex. Completed in 1951, the Annex attaches to the east side of the old Capitol and houses legislative offices, committee rooms and the Governor’s offices. In 1976, a total reconstruction of the building was undertaken to strengthen and reinforce the weakening structure. This monumental project was completed in January 1982, and the old Capitol, restored to its turn-of-the-century decor, was again occupied by the Legislature and opened to the public.  Find my Representative


What is a meal of bread, cheese and pickle known as?

Go for an English - classic meals - the ploughman's lunch the ploughman's lunch I went into this pub, and I ate a ploughman's lunch. He was livid. Tommy Cooper, English comedian a very modern and comprehensive ploughman's lunch with (clockwise from bottom) Cheddar cheese, Stilton cheese, spring onion, crusty bread, salad, pickled onions, Branston pickle & piccalilli, cherry tomatoes and apple wedges.        What is a ploughman's lunch? At its simplest it comprises a thick wedge of crusty bread, a large chunk of cheese and a pickled onion. It became the quintessential English pub lunch in an age when many pubs didn't serve food at all. Traditionally the cheese would have been the locally made but, from the 1960's, Cheddar cheese became the standard for most ploughman's lunches served in pubs. But, over the years, the ploughman's lunch has been gentrified. Not only can you have a Cheddar ploughman's but you can replace the Cheddar with Stilton or even non-English cheeses such as Brie or Camembert. You may find that the cheese has been done away with altogether and replaced with ham or even Italian salami. The pickled onion is often replaced with Branston pickle (a bit easier on the modern palate) or some other less piquant chutney or relish. Salad leaves and tomatoes are added to give a healthy aspect to the plate. But is it authentic? There's not much doubt that a meal of rustic bread and and chunk of cheese is traditional English peasant food but whether it was commonly known as a 'ploughman's lunch' rather than just 'bread and cheese' is very much open to question. Laura Mason & Catherine Brown in Traditional Foods of Britain state that "Since the 1960s pickled onions are often served with bread, cheese and salad under the name 'ploughman's lunch'. There is no evidence that such a combination was commonly eaten by ploughmen in the past or that ploughmen ate lunch in the modern sense of the word". In the television program Balderdash & Piffle the BBC and the Oxford English Dictionary combined forces to try and discover the roots of certain English words. When they looked at 'ploughman's lunch' they found a source going back to 1837 but it is inconclusive. The earliest hard evidence is from 1958 which says "In a certain inn to-day you have only to say, 'Ploughboy's Lunch, please,' and for a shilling there is bread and cheese and pickled onions to go with your pint". So this is the joker in the pack. 'Ploughman's Lunch' as we understand it today is actually a term promoted by the trade organisations English Cheese and the Milk Marketing Board in 1960 as part of an advertising campaign to boost the amount of cheese being sold in pub lunches. Of course, that doesn't make the meal a fake although the chances of a 19th century ploughman recognising an plate of Brie, factory made bread, salad leaves and a sweet chutney as his lunch are pretty slim. comment on this article


What long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow to connect the scapula and the lower arm consists of 3 sections?

Humerus | Continuing Medical Education Continuing Medical Education     The humerus  is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. Anatomically, in modern humans, it connects the scapula and the lower arm (consisting of the radius and ulna), and consists of three sections. The upper extremity consists of a rounded head, a narrow neck, and two short processes (tubercles, sometimes called tuberosities.) Its body is cylindrical in its upper portion, and more prismatic below. The lower extremity consists of 2 epicondyles, 2 processes (trochlea & capitulum), and 3 fossae (radial fossa, coronoid fossa, andolecranon fossa). As well as its true anatomical neck, the constriction below the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is referred to as its surgical neck due to its tendency to commonly get fractured, thus often becoming the focus of surgeons.


Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, which country is completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, which also divides it in two?

Brunei - Asian Destination Travel Brunei Thursday, 28 January 2016 15:41 Brunei (4 votes) Mosque in Brunei Brunei is one of the interesting countries for travelers. Some people go to this country for finding golds. They could earn lots of money in this kind of job. Brunei is one of the interesting counties in South East Asia. There are lots of misery that you might find in Brunei. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, the country is completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state completely on the island of Borneo; the remainder of the island's territory is divided between the nations of Malaysia and Indonesia. Brunei’s was 408,786 in July 2012   General explanation about Brunei. The Nation of Brunei or the Abode of Peaceis a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is around 5.765 km. it is the smallest country in Asian Economic Community. Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei. The main income of their country is from oil and tourism industry. They are plenty of rich people. It is peaceful and safe. Booking cheap hotels in Brunei Advice for travelers : Travel by airplane would be the best choice because Brunei is on the Islands. Or else you can travel by boat which take longer hour than airplane. Using airplane would be the safest way and convince to go to Brunei. Highlight of Brunei 1. There are less criminal and thief in Brunei. Compare to the members of Asian Economics Community, Brunei has the least criminal. There are only 1,000 to 5,000 cases a year. Comparing to Thailand, they have about 900,000 case a year. So we can say that Brunei is one of the safest countries in South East Asia. And it is good for travelers. 2. Their houses and city are arranged well. From the high income of the country, Brunei government has done many things to make the country nice. If you have visited Brunei, you will see the well-arranged street and roads. 3. Environments and peacefulness are the heart of Brunei. If you search for the word “Brunei Darussalam”, there will be meaning say land of happiness. Therefore, when you come to this country, you would have a peacefulness. There are less events and noise in Brunei. If you like quiet place, this place would be a paradise for you. 4. There are many ethical attraction in Brunei. Islam is Brunei's official religion, 67 percent of the population is Muslim. Most of Brunei people are Islam so we would see Dome which is gold and gorgeous everywhere in the city. The dorm is beautiful especially with the sun shine in the afternoon. This would be a memorable picture that you might get when you visit Brunei.The culture of Brunei is predominantly Malay, with heavy influences from Islam, but is seen as much more conservative than Indonesia and Malaysia. Influences to Bruneian culture come from the Malay cultures of the Malay Archipelago. Four periods of cultural influence have occurred, animist, Hindu, Islamic, and Western. Islam had a very strong influence, and was adopted as Brunei's ideology and philosophy. Brunei's official main language is the Malay language but the English language is also widely spoken as it is considered a compulsory subject in the majority of the schools. Map of Brunei Expense that you should know 1. Airplane ticket is around 1,000 to 3,999 Baht per flight. (Low price ticket is available in low class airline.) 2. Food expense is around 70 to 200 Baht per meal. It is quite expensive comparing to the countries in South East Asia. 3. Expense in entering architecture and tourist attraction are ranged free until 2,000Baht (depends on the place)                4. Their currency is Dollar in Brunei Advice from the writer : As a writer, I think Brunei is a peaceful country with beautiful cultures and religions. Islam is the main religion in Brunei. And there are many Dorm of Islam around the country. Their agriculture is fantastic and gorgeous. Brunei people are friendly and kind. Brunei is matched p


Which scientist married his cousin from the Wedgewood family, famous for their pottery manufacturing business, following his father's example, who had originally married into the Wedgewood family?

About Darwin’s Life | Darwin Day About Darwin’s Life Children of Charles and Emma Darwin Shrewsbury: Birthplace and Childhood – 1809 to 1825 Charles Robert Darwin was born in the town of Shrewsbury, England on February 12th 1809 and this picturesque, well-maintained medieval town is much the same today as it would have been in Darwin’s time. The portion of Shrewsbury known as “Old Town” is almost completely surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped bend in the River Severn, as shown in this aerial view of the town below, (Figure1). The English Bridge is to the lower right and the Kingsland Bridge is to the left while the Welsh Bridge is at the center-top of this photograph. In addition there are foot bridges across the river at several points. The only home that Charles Darwin knew from the time he was born until he returned from his five-year trip around the world on the Beagle at the age of 29, was his family home right here in Shrewsbury. In chronological order, here are the places in Shrewsbury that were important in Darwin’s life. We will visit each of these buildings in greater detail below. Darwin was born in the family home, known as The Mount or Mount House, on February 12 th, 1809. The home was built by his father, on a bluff overlooking the River Severn, and is located at the top, center-left (A) in Figure 1. On November the 15th, 1809, in the same year as he was born, Charles was baptized in Saint Chad’s Anglican Church (B). However his mother, the former Susannah Wedgwood, who was a Unitarian, took him as a young child with her to the Unitarian Church on High Street, near the center of town (C). Reverend Case was the minister of the church and also ran an elementary School at 13 Claremont Hill (D), which is close to St. Chad’s Church. At the age of eight, Charles was enrolled in Rev. Case’s school by his mother but attended this school for only one year. Unfortunately during this year his mother died and he was enrolled at Doctor Samuel Butler’s school (E) also known as the Shrewsbury School. Figure 1: An aerial photograph of Shrewsbury looking north Taken by Aerofilms Ltd. and published by MU Publishers, Shrewsbury, UK. At age 16 his father Robert enrolled him at Edinburgh University and, while Charles would return to the family home as a college student and also returned there after his five-year voyage around the world, he never lived at The Mount permanently again after leaving for Edinburgh. Other familiar places in Shrewsbury that would have been familiar to Darwin are the Train Station (F), the Shrewsbury Castle (G), and Shrewsbury Abby just over the English Bridge to the right, beyond the edge of the photo. Two additional places that deserved to be mentioned, even though they had not been built in Darwin’s time, are the new Shrewsbury School across the Kingsland Bridge (H), and up the hill overlooking the River Severn from the South, and the “Darwin” Shopping Center (I) in the middle of town on Castle Street. The campus at the new secondary school is attractive, consisting of a number of handsome redbrick buildings. The reason for mentioning it however is that there is a large statue of Darwin on campus in front of the Administration building. He is depicted as an energetic and active young man on the Galapagos Islands, with iguanas and other creatures around his feet. The Shopping Center is large and modern – an asset to the town that recognizes their most famous son with a month-long “Darwin Festival” which takes place throughout February each year! The Mount The hill, overlooking the River Severn that Robert Darwin purchased to build his home on was referred to as The Mount and once the house was finished in 1800 it became known as The Mount House. Figure 2, is a plot map of the Darwin property, looking north as it appeared when the family lived there from 1800 to 1866 when it was put up for auction soon after his sister Susan, who lived there all of her life, died. Figure 2: And the Darwin Country website . The numbered buildings on the property map are as follows (1) Farm Buildings; (2) Laundry; (3) Dair


In 1990, who became the first son and father to play on the same Major League Baseball team at the same time (the Seattle Mariners), and the only father and son pair to hit back to back home runs?

Top 10 Major League Baseball Fathers and Sons Site Search Top 10 Major League Baseball Fathers and Sons Fathers and sons have been playing catch with one another for as long as there has been a ball to toss. For these ten families, catch became something more. Baseball entered the bloodline. Here's the top ten father-son combinations (and in a couple of instances grandfather-father-son) where both generations have made the Major Leagues. 10. Tito Francona/Terry Francona Tito Francona played for nine teams during a career that lasted 15 years. The runner-up for the 1956 American League Rookie of the Year Award, Tito also finished fifth in AL MVP voting in 1959 after hitting .363. Although Terry Francona's playing career lasted a decade, his real impact in the game has been as a manager, guiding the Boston Red Sox to two World Series Championships. Key Rookie Cards:   9. Tony Gwynn/Tony Gwynn Jr. All right, the inclusion of the Gwynn family on this list is somewhat lop-sided. One is a Hall of Famer, an all-time great. The other has made little impact during his first seasons. Tony Gwynn, Sr. played his entire career with the San Diego Padres. He was an eight-time batting champion, finishing with a career average of .338. Other than his first partial season with the Padres, Tony never hit below .300. The 15-time All-Star was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007. Tony Gwynn, Jr. is still in the early part of his Major League career. However, if he doesn't raise his numbers, it could be a short one. Tony, Jr. has already played for three teams and has yet to hit above .270. Key Rookie Cards:   8. Gus Bell/Buddy Bell/David Bell and Mike Bell The Bells are the first three-generation family on the list. The Bell major league bloodline began with Gus Bell. He was an excellent hitter throughout the 1950s, reaching the 100 RBI plateau four times. Gus was a four-time All-Star. Buddy Bell was a solid player during his playing career, winning six consecutive Gold Glove Awards at third base between 1979 and 1984. Bell went on to manage for the Tigers, Rockies and Royals, but failed to lead a team above a third-place finish in their division. David Bell played for seven teams in 12 seasons. His best year was with the Mariners in 1999 where he hit .268 and set career highs in home runs (21) and runs batted in (78). Mike Bell is the youngest of the Bell clan to make the majors. A first-round pick by the Rangers in 1993, Mike spent the next seven years toiling in the minors. He finally reached the majors mid-way through the 2000 season with the Reds. Mike Bell played 19 games and finished with a .222 average. Key Rookie Cards:   7. Sandy Alomar/Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr. Sandy Alomar, Sr's career didn't last 15 seasons because of his bat. He never hit higher than .269 and his career high for homers was all of four. Since retiring, the baseball matriarch of the Alomar family has been coaching at both the minor and minor league levels. Roberto Alomar was one of the top second basemen during the 1990s. He was a key component to Toronto's back-to-back World Series victories in 1992 and 1993. Roberto was a 12-time All-Star, ten-time Gold Glove winner and four-time Silver Slugger. His career was capped when he was elected to Cooperstown in 2011. Sandy Alomar, Jr. came into baseball as one of the game's top prospects. Although he had a solid career, it's safe to say he quickly fell into his brother's shadow and never emerged from it. Sandy, Jr. played for seven teams during his two-decade career. He was a six-time All-Star and the 1990 American League Rookie of the Year. Key Rookie Cards:   6. Felipe Alou and Moises Alou In 17 seasons Felipe Alou had a career batting average of .286. He led the National League in hits twice and made three All-Star appearances. In 1963 he was joined by his brothers Matty and Jesus on the Giants. Together they made up baseball's first all-brother outfield. Felipe went on to become one of baseball's best managers, guiding the Montreal Expos during one of their strongest periods. Alou managed the Expos from 1


What instrument is associated with Pablo Cassals?

Pablo Casals Biography - life, children, parents, death, school, mother, information, born, house Pablo Casals Biography San Juan, Puerto Rico Spanish composer, cellist, and conductor Pablo Casals was regarded as one of the greatest cello players and    composers (writers of music) of the twentieth century. He was also an    active protester against oppressive governments (those that misuse their    power and mistreat citizens), including that of the Spanish tyrant    Francisco Franco (1892–1975). Early life Pablo Casals was born on December 29, 1876, in Vendrell, in the     Catalonian region of Spain. He was the second of eleven children of     Carlos Casals and Pilar Defillo de Casals. Casals's father, the     local church organist, would play the piano while the infant Casals     rested his head against it and sang along. By the age of four Casals was     playing the piano, and at five he joined the church choir. At six he was     composing songs with his father, and by the age of nine he could play     the violin and organ. From the      age of ten Casals began each day with a walk, taking inspiration from     nature. He would then play two Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)     pieces on the piano when he returned home. Masters the cello Casals became interested in the cello after seeing the instrument in a     music recital at age eleven; soon, his father built him one. His parents     argued about his future; his father wanted him to study carpentry, but     his mother would not hear of it and enrolled him in the Municipal School     of Music in Barcelona, Spain. Casals clashed with his strict     instructors, preferring to play the cello in his own, more expressive,     manner. His progress was extraordinary, and Casals's new way of     playing made the cello a more popular instrument. Among those impressed by Casals was the Spanish composer Isaac     Albéniz (1860–1909). After hearing Casals play, Albéniz     gave him a letter of introduction to Count Guillermo de Morphy,     secretary to the Queen Regent of Spain, Maria Cristine. In 1894 Casals     traveled to Madrid, Spain, and gave concerts for the queen and her     court. Over the next few years his reputation spread as he played with     various orchestras in Madrid. With his formal debut as a concert soloist     in Paris, France, in 1899, Casals's career was assured. New respect for Bach's music Sometime in 1890, while Casals and his father were in a Barcelona     bookstore, he found a volume of Bach's six suites (arrangements     of music) for solo cello. Previously the suites were considered merely     musical exercises, but Casals saw in them something deeper. He studied     and practiced the suites every day for a dozen years before performing Pablo Casals. AP/Wide World Photos . them publicly; he continued to play at least one suite every day for     the rest of his life. Casals's performance of the suites shocked listeners by     correcting the previously held belief that Bach's solo music for     strings had no warmth or artistic value. Casals's love of     Bach's music carried over into the rest of his life. As he told     José Maria Corredor in Conversations With Casals, "I am everyday more convinced that the main-spring of any human     enterprise must be moral strength and generosity." Casals came to     understand the suffering of the poor as he walked the streets of     Barcelona. He vowed to use his music to help his fellow people. Silenced cello in protest Casals often wrote letters and organized concerts on behalf of the     oppressed, and he refused to perform in countries, such as the Soviet     Union, Germany, and Italy, whose governments mistreated their citizens.     After the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), when General Francisco     Franco took power, Casals announced he would never return to Spain while     Franco was in charge. He settled in Prades, France, and


What is the capital of Utah? | Reference.com What is the capital of Utah? A: Quick Answer Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah. Founded in 1847 by a group of Mormon pioneers, the city had a population of 191,180 in 2013, making it the largest city in Utah. Full Answer Salt Lake City's metropolitan area is even larger, hosting a population of 1.1 million in 2013. The city began as a refuge for followers of the Church of Latter Day Saints, or Mormons, who had faced persecution back east. When founded, the area was part of Mexico, but Mexico soon ceded this land to the United States in 1848 at the end of the Mexican-American War. Originally, these settlers called their area the "State of Deseret," but this title changed to "Utah Territory" in 1850. The city is home to the Salt Lake Temple, an important Mormon religious site, as well as the state capitol building, and visitors have easy access to skiing and snowboarding.


Which American blues, soul, R&B;, rock & roll and jazz singer/songwriter has won 4 Grammys, 17 Blues Foundation Music Awards, and been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1993), the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame (2001) and the Grammy Hall of Fame (both 1999 & 2008)?

Etta James Profession - Etta James Net Worth Etta James Profession Read more... Etta James Etta James Net Worth is $16 Million. Etta James AKA Jamesetta Hawkins, is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter, with a net worth of $16 million. Etta James built her net worth in 1950 as part of a doo-wop g. Etta James (born Jamesetta H... Etta James Net Worth is $16 Million. Etta James Net Worth is $16 Million. Etta James AKA Jamesetta Hawkins, is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter, with a net worth of $16 million. Etta James built her net worth in 1950 as part of a doo-wop g Etta James was an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her career in the mid-1950s, she gained fame with hits such as "Dance With Me, Henry", "At Last", "Tell Mama", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which she wrote the lyrics. She faced a number of personal problems, including drug addiction, before making a musical resurgence in the late 1980s with the album The Seven Year Itch. James is regarded as having bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and is the winner of six Grammys and 17 Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008.Rolling Stone ranked James number 22 on their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and number 62 on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists. Jamesetta ...


Jocky Wilson, an unemployed coal delivery man and miner, was World professional Champion in 1982 and 1989 in what sport?

Jocky Wilson: World champion darts player famed for drinking and his unhealthy lifestyle | The Independent Jocky Wilson: World champion darts player famed for drinking and his unhealthy lifestyle   Sunday 25 March 2012 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Jocky Wilson retired at the age of 45, having lost all the money he had earned from the game, and became a recluse PA Jocky Wilson was a legend as a darts player, as a television character and because of the legendarily large amounts of lager and vodka he knocked back during tournaments. In the 1980s, large TV audiences watched in fascination at the talent of the diminutive Scot – pudgy, toothless, wreathed in cigarette smoke and sometimes visibly swaying as he tossed his darts. No one could have looked or acted less like a sporting figure, yet he won two world championships and a host of other competitions. In the process he became something close to a national figure, regarded with affection for the incongruity of his successes and his exceptionally unhealthy lifestyle. He made a lot of money but lost it through financial misfortune, announcing his withdrawal with the words, "I'm all washed up and finished with darts. There's only one person to blame for the situation I'm in, and that's me." At that point he returned to his home town of Kirkcaldy, Fife, becoming a recluse in a small council flat. He was only 62 when he died, after years of suffering from the lung disorder chronic pulmonary obstructive disease and other ailments. In addition to his harmful adult lifestyle, he had a bad start in health terms, as a boy eating many sweets but refusing to brush his teeth. "My gran told me the English poison the water," he maintained. He became a manual worker, with spells as a miner and coal delivery man. It was during a spell of unemployment that he discovered he could make money from winning darts tournaments and, after turning professional in 1979, he made his way into the sport's top 10 players. His rise coincided with the televising of darts and the emergence of a number of characters. One of these was Eric Bristow, known as the Crafty Cockney, who was darts' number one; but Wilson captured the public imagination as the most unathletic player on show. An admiring Scots poet wrote proudly of him: "He's sixteen stain of fat and pain." In 1983 Wilson, who had he nickname Gumsy, produced his autobiography, Jocky. Having no teeth was not a problem, he insisted: "I can manage just about anything with my gums," he wrote. "I can chew a steak provided it's well done. I can even eat apples. Great Yarmouth rock and nuts are the only two things that defeat me." In the early years of televised darts, players were shown smoking and drinking pints of beer, even during important matches, something that helped create a pub-like atmosphere for the cameras. Wilson was probably among the top 10 drinkers as well as the top 10 players, saying he needed seven or eight vodkas before a match "to keep my nerves in a proper state". He once fell off the stage at the end of a game. Darts commentator Sid Waddell remembered: "Jocky would drink four or five pints of lager and then, fatally, what he called the magic Coke. He would take off the top of a litre bottle of Coke and then top it up with half a litre of vodka and pass it round." Despite, or perhaps because of, such excessive consumption, Wilson won the world championship in 1982. In 1989 he won it a second time, beating Bristow in the final: without the cockney's dominance of the game, the Scotsman would probably have won more tournaments. He was certainly competitive, especially with Bristow, who once described a violent piece of Wilson gamesmanship before one televised match. "As I climbed up [on stage], Jocky kicked me straight on the shin," he recalled. "The officials pulled us apart and I had to climb up, live on TV, even though I could feel my leg bleeding under my trousers. Jocky came up behind and I had to shake hands in front of the cameras and smile at him. All I wanted to do was strangle him." Wilson's money drained aw


"Which New Zealander, known as ""The White Mouse"", was a leading figure in the maquis groups of the French Resistance, and became one of the Allies' most decorated servicewomen of World War II?"

1000+ images about Nancy Wake on Pinterest | Nancy dell'olio, Saints and Charlotte Forward Nancy Wake: SOE's Greatest Heroine by Russell Braddon. $12.31. Save 35% Off!. http://www.letrasdecanciones365.com/detailp/dplbd/0l7b5d2f4y5l4p8p5r4o.html. Author: Russell Braddon. Publisher: The History Press (May 1, 2010). Publication Date: May 1, 2010. Nancy Wake is one of the true heroines of World War II. Born in New Zealand, she was living in Marseille and was married to Frenchman Henri Fiocca when the Germans invaded. Nancy immediately became active in the Resis... See More


What is the nationality of Andrew Kelly and Richard Collett, who won the pairs championships, and Genevieve Baildon, who was women's singles champion, at the Bowls World Championships in Hong Kong in November 2009?

Upshot - February 2010 by Bowls NZ - issuu THE OFFICIAL BOWLS NZ eMAGAZINE WINNERS OF THE 2009-2010 We Need Umpires â€˘ Secondary School Champions Found Junior Trans Tasman Preview HOW TO: TURN THE PAGE Click to the outside of the page area (indicated by the grey strips) to turn the page. ZOOM Click the part you want to zoom into. Click again to zoom out. Tel: 0061 2 6953 5993 or 0061 1300 308 362 Email: tleaders@bigpond.net Licence 2TA4968 / ABN 340 87740387 2010 BOWLS TOURS Traveleaders Cook Islands Bowls Classic Men and Ladies Triples $3,500 prize money Departing Auckland 14 November from $2699 NZD p/p twin share * Conditions Apply Inclusions: Accommodation, car hire, all bowling and touring as per itinerary and fully escorted For a full itinerary please contact Jeromy Nolan toll free on +0061 1300 308 362 HONG KONG / SINGAPORE Bowls Tour Departs Auckland 11 June 2010 11 days, fully escorted FOR A FULL ITINERARY AND ALL ENQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT: JEROMY NOLAN TRAVELEADERS PHONE TOLL FREE +0061 1300 308 362 EMAIL tleaders@bigpond.net.au Licence 2TA4968 / IATA 0235247 2 Stallard, Wright & Briggs OFF TO DELHI Chair of the Bowls NZ Umpires Committee Helen Stallard is one of three New Zealanders selected to officiate for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, hosted by India in Delhi from October 3 to 10. Joining Stallard as International Technical Officials for the Games will be Ann Wright and Reg Briggs. Of the selection, Stallard says “it is an amazing opportunity. I’m really looking forward to working with and learning from other international umpires”. It will be her first trip to the area and in preparation for the Commonwealth Games Stallard will travel to Delhi in April for the 8 Nation Event to ‘acclimatise’. The ITO’s for the Delhi Commonwealth Games by nationality are: New Zealand Pictured Helen Stallard, Ann Wright and Reg from top: Briggs. Helen Australia Stallard, Mark Cowan, Ken Chapman, Robert Anne Wright Carlson, Terrie Crozier, Peter Delaney, and Reg John Roberts, Darryl Rowley, Kerry Briggs. Ralph, Gillian Harris-Mayes and Joan Brotherton. Scotland Roger Black, Ian Munro, Alastair Douglas, William Lamont, William Beedie, Fiona Kerr, Ted Nicholson, Catherine Kinnear, Ian Banyard and Jim Irwin. England Andy Ewens, Graham Gibbins, Allan Thornhill, Alex Duckworth and Angie Watkins. South Africa Trevor Davis and Jeanette Williams. Malaysia Captain Shah. Cyprus William Godden The following 9 NZ Umpires have recently passed the World Bowls ITO accreditation process, which was conducted by Mark Cowans from Australia: Helen Stallard (Auckland), Ann Wright (Canterbury), Reg Briggs (Counties Manukau), Joan Wilson (Central Otago), Michael Ayers (Dunedin), Mervyn Hunt (Canterbury), Ray Hunt (Canterbury), Michael Johnson (Wellington) and Peter Turnbull (Wellington). this issue Stallard, Wright & Briggs off to Delhi 03 A Great Success – Hyundai National Open Championships 04-05 Coaching is the Key 15 We Need Umpires 17 Tower Bowls Development Fund 18 Greenkeepers Know Their Job 19 Team Announced for 8-Nation Preparation Test Event Need2Know 20 21-23 23 3 A GREAT The Hyundai National Championships has passed for yet another year and has produced six new title holders across the mens and womens singles, pairs and fours disciplines. None of the defending champions were able to hold out a strong field of class bowlers throughout the country, despite a great effort by all in continual blustery and unpredictable conditions in the Wellington capital. The event’s first titles were the singles and pairs which hosted some spectacular finals in the buildup. The womens singles final was an all Canterbury encounter with The Trusts NZ Open Singles runner-up Jan Khan from Beckenham defeating The Trusts NZ Open pairs winner Jan Shirley in convincing fashion, 21-5. Khan said the score was no reflection of the game and that the conditions proved extremely difficult. “It was really tough out there, and I was happy I found my rhythm early on and got out to a comfortable lead. Jan is always a steady player, but I just knew if I had bowls on


"In ""The Terminator"", a 1984 film directed and co-written by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger had the famous line: ""I'll be ... "" what?"

toyhaven: The Terminator (1984): "I'll be back!" My toy blog - where I share my passion for toy collecting since 1994. Also providing toys & 1/6 scale action figures reviews from Hot Toys, Medicom, Sideshow Collectibles, Dam Toys, Art Figures etc. Over 20,144,386 Pageviews and Counting Thursday, September 20, 2007 The Terminator (1984): "I'll be back!" "The Terminator" was a 1984 sci-fi/action film directed and co-written by James Cameron who would also direct " Aliens (1986) " and "The Abyss (1989)" - all three films starred Michael Biehn as a military guy/soldier - before returning to " Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) ". Michael Biehn played Kyle Reese, a Tech-Com sergeant sent from the future to rescue Sarah Connor played by Linda Hamilton from Skynet's Terminator T-800 played by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger who would go on to utter his now very famous line: "I'll be back!" - Great movie! Kyle Reese in his Tech-Com gear by Hot Toys Battle Damaged Terminator by Hot Toys (looks nothing like Arnold Schwarzenegger but still cool nonetheless) - he carries the 7.62 mm M134 Minigun OR gatling gun only featured in T2 but hey, the more weapons, the better!! Die-cast T-800 Terminator Endoskeleton by Sunrise (this thing is HEAVY!!) Posted by


On May 21, 2009, Apa Sherpa set a new record for the most ascents of Mt Everest. How many times had he reached the top?

About » Apa Sherpa Contact Apa Sherpa is one of only two men in history to reach the top of the world 21 times. As the world record holder of the most summits of Everest, Apa is widely recognized to be one of the greatest living mountaineers. Ironically, summiting Everest was never a goal for Apa. At 12 years of age, he first began working as an expedition porter to earn money following the untimely death of his father. Leaders and trekkers alike immediately noticed the child who, despite his exceedingly small stature, carried loads greater than his own weight with strength, quickness and a wide smile. Coming from Thame, the hometown of Everest legend Tenzing Norgay, it was almost inevitable that Apa would become a high altitude sherpa on Everest. He began carrying loads on Everest in 1988, but it wasn’t until May 10, 1990, that he reached the summit for the first time along with Rob Hall, Gary Ball, and Peter Hillary. Since that memorable day, Apa has participated in 22 Everest expeditions and reached the summit 21 times. Adhering to a simple philosophy that “Everest will always be there” and it is more important to keep all team members and sherpas safe, Apa has led his teams to amazing success. The only year Apa did not participate in Everest expedition was in 1996. Apa was asked to climb with Rob Hall several times as he had climbed with Rob three times in prior years. Apa stayed home to help his wife, Yangjin to build their new house in Thame. Apa was very saddened to learn that many of his close climbers lost their lives including Rob himself during the expedition. That year, fifteen people died trying to reach the summit, making it the deadliest year in Mount Everest’s history. After Officially retiring from climbing in 2011, Apa set another record by covering a distance of 1,700 kilometers on foot with a mission to raise awareness against climate change in the Himalayas in 2012 (The Great Himalayan Trail). Apa and his team completed 20 Himalayan districts from East to West of Nepal in 99 days. If Apa could have planned his life, differently, however, he says that he would gladly have given up the world records for a good education and a career as a medical doctor. That is why education for his own children and for the other children from Thame is his top priority. It is this desire for his children’s education that has brought Apa to the United States. While the decision to leave his homeland was a difficult one, Apa knows that his new home will bring him continued opportunities to pass on all that he has learned from climbing. In addition to his mountaineering accomplishments, Apa is active in climate change education and the conservation of Mount Everest through many Eco-Everest clean-up expeditions. Eco-Everest removed around 14,000 kg of garbage from the mountain. Also a Climate-for-Life ambassador, Apa Sherpa was the recipient of World Wildlife Foundation’s prestigious “Leaders for a Living Planet” award, and he established a foundation to assist with education projects and schools in the Khumbu Valley. In 2013, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Utah for his commitment to cultural and ecological conservation of the Himalayas. Apa Sherpa Tiger of the Himalayas Apa Sherpa is the world record holder for most Mt. Everest summits. Although he never intended to break any records, Apa continues to amaze the climbing world. Every time he sets foot on the mountain, he proves that greatness is best used to serve others. Apa Sherpa's 21 Ascents and Date #


"In the English nursery rhyme ""Hickory Dickory Dock"", what ran up the clock?"

Hickory Dickory Dock | Super Simple Songs - YouTube Hickory Dickory Dock | Super Simple Songs Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 23, 2011 It's "Hickory Dickory Dock" Super Simple style! Because of the "surprise" ending, this video is recommended for children 3 and up ^_^. Video: Super Simple Songs - Animals DVD: http://amzn.to/1APwtrF ****** Adapted Lyrics: Copyright 2011 Super Simple Learning® Video: Copyright 2011 Super Simple Learning® ****** Thank you very much for watching and sharing ^_^ We upload a new video every Wednesday! To make sure you get our latest, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/SSSYTsubscribe ****** If you like this video, check out the Super Simple Songs Playlist featuring dozens of easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn, super fun songs: http://youtu.be/yCjJyiqpAuU?list=PL02 ... ****** Get FREE resources like coloring sheets, games, flashcards, and worksheets for this song and all of our others in the Super Simple Learning Resource Center: Like this song? Check out our award-winning collection of CDs, DVDs, books, and more at http://supersimplelearning.com/shop/ ****** Hickory dickory dock. The mouse went up the clock. The clock struck one. The mouse went down. Hickory dickory dock. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock. A snake! Hickory dickory dock. The snake went up the clock. The clock struck two. The snake went down. Hickory dickory dock. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock. A squirrel! Hickory dickory dock. The squirrel went up the clock. The clock struck three. The squirrel went down. Hickory dickory dock. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock. A cat! Hickory dickory dock. The cat went up the clock. The clock struck four. The cat went down. Hickory dickory dock. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock. A monkey! Hickory dickory dock. The monkey went up the clock. The clock struck five. The monkey went down. Hickory dickory dock. Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock. An elephant...oh no! Hickory dickory dock. The elephant went up the clock. Oh no!


"What was the nickname of the British army regiment called ""The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)""?"

17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) | Famous Units | Research | National Army Museum, London 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Share this page Last updated: 23 May 2016 Other ranks’ cap badge of the 17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers, c1898 NAM. 1955-03-269 Introduction In 1759 Colonel Hale of the 47th Foot was sent back to Britain with the news of General Wolfe’s death at the Battle of Quebec. As a reward, he was commissioned to raise the 17th Light Dragoons. In memory of Wolfe’s death, their cap badge is a skull and crossed bones and their motto ‘Death or Glory’. They first served overseas during the American Revolutionary War, where they fought at Bunker Hill and were the only regular unit in Tarleton’s Legion. They fought in the West Indies for eight years early in the French Revolutionary Wars, gaining the unusual nickname of ‘Horse Marines’ when two troops of the regiment embarked on HMS Success, which was then without its Royal Marine contingent. In 1806 the regiment was sent to reinforce the British force sent to capture the Spanish colony of Buenos Aires, and then in 1808 to India to protect the interests of the East India Company. They finally returned to Britain in 1823 and found out en route that the Army List had converted them into a Lancers regiment. The 17th Lancers in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava, 1854 NAM. 2002-07-339 They spent the next 30 years on garrison duty in Britain and Ireland. During this time, in 1842, Queen Victoria’s grandson the Duke of Cambridge became their colonel-in-chief - the unit took his name as part of its own in 1876. In 1854 they were sent to the Crimea, where they took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade and three years later were sent to India as reinforcements during the Mutiny there. They also fought in the Zulu and Boer Wars. Despite not being an Indian Army unit, they were deployed to the Western Front as part of the 1st Indian Cavalry Division in October 1914, serving in the trenches and only resuming mounted duties in early 1918. They then spent two years in Ireland until 1921, when they returned to Britain. There, again in recognition of their repeated service in India, they were merged in 1922 with the 21st Lancers (Empress of India’s) , a former East India Company unit, to form the 17th/21st Lancers . Key facts The Death or Glory Boys The Horse Marines Bingham's Dandies (from the elaborate uniforms required by its commander Lord Bingham, later known as Lord Lucan and also famous for ordering the Charge of the Light Brigade) The Tots


Jawbone (anatomy) | definition of Jawbone (anatomy) by Medical dictionary Jawbone (anatomy) | definition of Jawbone (anatomy) by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Jawbone+(anatomy) mandible  [man´dĭ-b'l] the horseshoe-shaped bone forming the lower jaw. adj., adj mandib´ular. It consists of a central portion, which forms the chin and supports the lower teeth, and two perpendicular portions, or rami, which point upward from the back of the chin on either side and articulate with the temporal bones. man·di·ble (man'di-bŭl), [TA] A U-shaped bone (in superior view), forming the lower jaw, articulating by its upturned extremities with the temporal bone on either side. Synonym(s): mandibula [TA], jaw bone , lower jaw , mandibulum , submaxilla mandible /man·di·ble/ (man´dĭ-b'l) the horseshoe-shaped bone forming the lower jaw, articulating with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.mandib´ular mandible 1. The lower jaw of a vertebrate animal. 2. Either the upper or lower part of the beak in birds. 3. Any of various mouth organs of invertebrates used for seizing and biting food, especially either of a pair of such organs in insects and other arthropods. man·dib′u·lar (-dĭb′yə-lər) adj. mandible [man′dibəl] Etymology: L, mandere, to chew a large U-shaped bone constituting the lower jaw. It contains the lower teeth and consists of a horizontal part, a body, and two perpendicular rami that join the body at almost right angles. The body of the mandible is curved, somewhat resembling a horseshoe, and has two surfaces and two borders. The superior border of the mandible contains sockets for the 16 lower teeth. The inferior border provides a groove for the facial artery. Compare maxilla . mandibular, adj. Mandible mandible The lower jaw bone. The joint where the mandible meets the upper jaw at the temporal bone is called the temporomandibular joint. man·di·ble (man'di-bĕl) [TA] A U-shaped bone, forming the lower jaw, articulating by its upturned extremities with the temporal bone on either side. LEFT LATERAL VIEW OF MANDIBLE mandible (man′dĭ-bĕl) [L. mandibula, lower jawbone] The horseshoe-shaped bone forming the lower jaw. See: illustrationmandibular (-dib′yŭ-lăr), adjective mandible The lower jaw bone. The head of the mandible, on either side, articulates with a hollow on the underside of the temporal bone, just in front of the ear. This is called the temporo-mandibular joint. The mandible is pulled upwards by powerful masticatory muscles. In dislocation of the mandible, the heads slip forward out of the hollows in the temporal bone and the mouth remains wide open until the dislocation is reduced by downward pressure on the back teeth. mandible that part of the mouthparts of an animal which does most of the crushing of food materials. In vertebrates, the term usually denotes the lower jaw. In insects and other arthropods, the mandibles are one of a pair of mouthparts used for crushing food (see Fig. 197 ). Mandible The medical term for the lower jaw. One type of oral appliance used to treat OSA pushes the mandible forward in order to ease breathing during sleep. man·di·ble (man'di-bĕl) [TA] U-shaped bone (in superior view), forming lower jaw, articulating by its upturned extremities with temporal bone on either side.


"Who was the lead singer of the band ""Joy Division"" who committed suicide in 1980 aged 23?"

Ian Curtis of Joy Division commits suicide - May 18, 1980 - HISTORY.com Ian Curtis of Joy Division commits suicide Share this: Ian Curtis of Joy Division commits suicide Author Ian Curtis of Joy Division commits suicide URL Publisher A+E Networks On the evening of May 18, 1980, Ian Curtis, lead singer and lyricist of the British group Joy Division, hangs himself in his Manchester kitchen. He was only 23 years old. Joy Division was one of four hugely important British post-punk bands that could trace its origins to a now-legendary performance by the Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester in June 1976. Along with founding members of the Buzzcocks, the Smiths and the Fall, Mancunians Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook decided in the immediate aftermath of that show to form a band. And while the DIY ethos of the Sex Pistols gave them the courage to call themselves a band when they could barely play their newly purchased instruments, the band they ended up becoming was among the first punk-inspired groups to leave the punk-rock sound behind. The critical step in that direction was the selection of Ian Curtis from among the respondents to the “Singer Wanted” listing they posted in a local record store. Curtis was less an aspiring rock star than he was an aspiring poet, and his moody, expressive lyrics would gradually guide the group’s sound away from the thrash and anger of punk and toward something far more spare and melancholy. The sound that Joy Division developed over the course of 1977-79 included the addition of the synthesizer—an absolute violation of the lo-fi punk esthetic, but a choice that marked the beginning of what would eventually be called the New Wave. The 1979 album Unknown Pleasures, its follow-up Control and the single “Love Will Tear Us Apart” made Joy Division into cult heroes in the UK, and Ian Curtis’s mesmerizing stage demeanor turned him into a post-punk icon. Though he concealed his condition from his bandmates until he suffered a major seizure in their tour van following a gig in London in December 1978, Curtis was an epileptic. Some have speculated that depression over his medical condition or the side effects of the medications he took to control it led to Curtis’s suicide. There are many other factors that may have played a role, however, from Curtis’s drug use to the strain on his marriage brought about by his affair with a Belgian journalist. Whatever his reasons, Ian Curtis took his own life just two days prior to Joy Division’s planned departure on a potentially career-changing tour of the United States. Two months after Curtis committed suicide on this day in 1980, the surviving members of Joy Division fulfilled a promise they’d made to one another by retiring their group’s name and continuing on through the 1980s under the name New Order. Related Videos