Bogus, Cachet, Phosphor and Albino are all terms used in which hobby?

Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. AEF American Expeditionary Forces (WWI term). AFDCS American First Day Cover Society. AP American Philatelist, publication of the American Philatelic Society. APO Army Post Office used by U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. ASCAT Association of Stamp Catalogue Publishers. ASDA Air Transport Label Catalog. abnormal Refers to stamps produced by De La Rue for Great Britain, 1862-80, from plates that were not put into production. Acknowledgement of Receipt stamp A stamp issued to pay the fee for post office notification that a mail piece was delivered. accessories Refers to items used by most stamp collectors such as albums, catalogs, hinges, magnifiers, mounts, perforation gauges, tongs, etc. accumulation A large collection of stamps that has not been arranged in any particular order. acid Refers to paper having a high enough acidic level to eventually affect stamps and covers attached to the page. adhesive Usually refers to the sticky substance that is used to fix a stamp to an envelop. It may be either pressure-sensitive or activated by water. admirals A nickname for three British Commonwealth definitive series of stamps which feature King George V of Great Britain in naval uniform. advertisement pane A booklet or sheet of stamps with one or more stamp spaces used for a commercial ad. aerogram A postage-paid airletter sheet with gummed flaps that is written on and then folded to form an envelope. aerophilately Branch of collecting that deals with airmail stamps and covers and their usage. agency An organization authorized to publicize or sell new issues of stamps on behalf of a stamp-issuing entity. air labels See etiquettes. airmail The carriage of mail by air. The first regular airmail service began in 1870 in Paris when mail was delivered by hot air balloons. airmail border Red and blue markings on border cover indicating airmail service. albino A rare error in stamp production where an uninked impression is made by a printing plate. album A book designed to hold stamps or covers. album weeds Early series of books on forged stamps by Rev. R. Brisco Earee. alteration Attempt to change a stamp's identity by adding or removing a design or perforation or by changing the characteristics of the paper. aniline ink Water-soluble ink with a dye base that runs when wet. annule French word for "cancelled." approvals Priced selections of stamps or covers sent to collectors by mail. The collector keeps the items he chooses and the remaining material (along with a payment) is returned to the approval dealer. arrow Arrowlike markings used as guides for cutting sheets of stamps. arms types Stamp bearing coat of arms or heraldic devices. as is A term included in transactions to indicate that an item or lot is sold without guarantee or return privilege, usually used for stamps that are damaged or suspect. auction abbreviations Terms used in auctions: box with X = cover, circle with dot = used; four small squares = block; square = piece or part of cover; star = mint. authentication mark A marking, such as initials, placed on the reverse of a stamp examined and certified to be genuine by an expert. Such markings do not detract from the value of the stamps when they represent the endorsement of recognized authorities. average (AVG) B B E P Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC, where all U.S. currency and almost all U.S. postage stamps have been produced since 1894. B P O back of the book (BOB) Refers to information appearing in the back of specialized stamp catalogs. backprint Various information printed on the reverse of a stamp. backstamp Postmark applied to back of incoming mail to show date and time of receipt at the receiving post office. balloon mail Mail carried by balloon in Paris during the War of 1870. Such mail was called "balloon monte." balloon monte Stamps inscribed in two languages (such as Canadian). bipartite stamps Stamps printed in two parts with one part meant to be used as postage and t


What is the name of the Gloucestershire home of the Duke of Beaufort?

Duke of Beaufort | Quite Continental Quite Continental 23/12/2011 § 6 Comments The Great Hall at the Badminton Estate. After finding photos of the Beaufort Hunt in 1949 , I immediately wanted to see the sprawling estate that I noticed was peeking around the edges.  The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort live at the Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire, England, two hours west of London.  One look at the Great Hall (pictured above) and I knew I was in love…and in urgent need of a hop across the pond to visit Gloucestershire. Thus, Gloucestershire is my first Desired Destination feature. It turns out the Duke lets some of the Estate’s cottages periodically.  If I moved, would you come and visit me? Badminton Church, built by the 5th Duke in 1785. The east front. The clock tower. The stables. And yes, the Badminton Estate is where the sport takes its name, although it isn’t known why, as the sport actually traces its roots back to mid-18th century India and the bored British officers stationed there.  The present-day Badminton is open for special events, garden tours, and The Badminton Shoot, but is probably best known now for hosting the annual Badminton Horse Trials in May.  I would love to be there for the prestigious three-day event. GL91DD Tel:  +44 (0) 1454 218 203 After a long day knocking about Badminton, I would check into Calcot Manor , a 35-room country house hotel set on 220 acres of meadowland that was established in the 1300s.  Thoroughly modernized while remaining true to the storied heritage of the home, Calcot Manor also boasts one of the best spas in the UK, the Calcot Spa .  It is simply gorgeous and would be a perfect home base for my relaxing minibreak in the British countryside. GL8 8YJ Tel: +44 (0) 1666 890 391 I’d also make a point to visit Sudeley Castle , best known as the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr , Henry VIII’s last and surviving wife.  With a long history that dates back to the tenth century, the Castle fell into disrepair after the Civil War and remained that way until its rescue in 1837 by brothers John and William Dent — of the fine accessories and glovemaking Dents , from Worcester — and its subsequent restoration.  The Castle has remained a Dent family home since that time, and was opened up to the public in 1969.  During this year’s season (1 April through 28 October, 2012) visitors can wander on their own through the gardens and inside the Castle’s original 15th century west wing, as well as take in a number of exhibitions.  Offered on a more limited basis are guided tours through the Castle apartments where the family currently resides.  Also of note this year at the Castle is the Queen Katherine Parr Quincentenary , marking 500 years since her birth. Tel: +44 (0) 1242 602 308 Images via Badminton House and Calcot Manor. Share this: 23/12/2011 § 2 Comments Photos of the Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt, March 1949, at Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England.  The Beaufort is one of the oldest and largest fox hunts in England.  Founded by the 1st Duke of Beaufort in 1682, later heads of the House of Beaufort have all either hunted or occupied The Beaufort’s mastership, and the hounds, kennels and stables are still held by the family.  The 11th and current Duke of Beaufort, David Robert Somerset, currently occupies the mastership of the pack and acts as its patron. Two unfortunate things about these photos.  First, the pictures are not captioned so I have no idea who is who — but I do know that the 10th Duke of Beaufort isn’t shown.  Second, as the pictures are in black and white, you don’t get to notice the distinctive livery color of the Duke’s Hunt.  Instead of wearing the traditional red, the huntsman and whippers-in wear green, while the subscribers wear blue coats with buff facings (you can notice the buff facings, though). Aside from that, they’re really great.  I especially love the ladies sitting sidesaddle with their top hats, and the servants navigating their way around the horses with their silver trays.  Lovely.  It’s no accident I’ve been finding myself looking for a be


What is Sargassum? Ocean Exploration Facts | Diversity of Life and Ecosystems Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed (a type of algae) that floats in island-like masses. Pelagic brown algae in the genus Sargassum. The berry-like structures are gas-filled bladders known as pneumatocysts, which provide buoyancy to the plant. Image courtesy of H. Scott Meister, SCDNR. Did You Know? In 2005 , scientists in the Gulf of Mexico used a type of net called a neuston net to sample surface waters. In towing the net for just one 15-minute period within Sargassum habitat, they collected over 3,000 fish in 82 kilograms (180 pounds) of Sargassum! By collecting samples throughout the water column (surface, middle, and bottom), scientists were trying to understand how communities at different water depths are connected. Sargassum is abundant in the ocean. Upon close inspection, it is easy to see the many leafy appendages, branches, and round, berry-like structures that make up the plant. These “berries” are actually gas-filled structures, called pneumatocysts, which are filled mostly with oxygen. Pneumatocysts add buoyancy to the plant structure and allow it to float on the surface. Floating rafts of Sargassum can stretch for miles across the ocean. This floating habitat provides food, refuge, and breeding grounds for an array of critters such as fishes, sea turtles, marine birds, crabs, shrimp, and more. Some animals, like the Sargassum fish (in the frogfish family), live their whole lives only in this habitat. Sargassum serves as a primary nursery area for a variety of commercially important fishes such as mahi mahi, jacks, and amberjacks. When Sargassum loses its buoyancy, it sinks to the seafloor, providing energy in the form of carbon to fishes and invertebrates in the deep sea. Sargassum may also provide an important addition to the food sources available in the deep sea. Because of its ecological importance, Sargassum has been designated as Essential Fish Habitat, which affords these areas special protection. However, Sargassum habitat has been poorly studied because it is so difficult to sample. Further research is needed to understand, protect, and best conserve this natural resource.


Which British designer made the miniskirt popular in the 1960’s?

Fashion Revolution: A History of the Miniskirt Fashion Revolution A History of the Miniskirt The 1960s was a politically charged decade of revolution and change. Apollo  11 became the first capsule to land on the moon, the Civil Rights Act of 1964  became law, Vietnam was raging, Beatlemania was sweeping the world, birth control  pills hit the market, and a new cult of youth, known as “Youthquake,” had  radically taken over many areas of life. In the midst of these dramatic political  and cultural changes emerged one of the most enduring and controversial icons  of the era: the miniskirt (or mini skirt). Existing, surprisingly, since   ancient times, this small and sexy piece of fabric has embodied some of the   most fascinating paradoxes of our times as it suggests both empowerment and   vulnerability, independence and a desire to please, an attempt to cover and   to reveal, maturity and playfulness, and liberation and exploitation. Simultaneously   condemned and loved, the miniskirt exploded into the political landscape   and had women (and men) suddenly paying attention to what had been hidden   years before—a woman’s legs. In the Beginning Was     . . . the Miniskirt High in the mountains in some of Europe’s      oldest villages, archaeologists have recently unearthed ancient figurines      dating between 5400-4700 B.C. What is remarkable about the figurines      is not only their age, but also that the female figurines appear to      be beautifully dressed in miniskirts not unlike the fashionable miniskirts      of the 1960s, prompting some scholars to speculate that miniskirts      were common in the earliest of civilizations (Derbyshire 2007). Interestingly, these figurines are not the only evidence of “ancient miniskirts.      For example, an ancient Egyptian fresco shows a female acrobatic dancer      wearing a “mini skirt” seemingly made out of cotton that      shows off both her hips and her legs (Gandolfi 1989). Early        Twentieth-Century Skirts and Sowing the Seeds of Change While         the miniskirt may have existed as long as civilization has, it         is probably only recently that it has evoked powerful political         and cultural implications. In the mid 1800s, women in Europe         and America were generally believed to be the weaker and more         vulnerable sex. Politics, business, and physical activity could         be dangerous for women, and tight corsets with long, restrictive         skirts generally reflected these beliefs (Weaver 2003). Like the miniskirt, the 1920s flapper conveyed an impression of a “new“ woman After          WWI, however, advances in women’s emancipation and post-war          escapism led to the “flapper” style, an androgynous          style with hemlines up to a woman’s knee. After dropping          to a more sober calf length during the early 1930s, hemlines          rose to just below the knee during WWII, partly due to mandatory          fabric rationing during the war (Lehnert 2000). After           the end of wartime restrictions on cloth, women were ready           for elegance and femininity, and the fashion industry promoted           the “New Look” epitomized by Christian Dior.           The New Look was mature and sophisticated, with an exaggerated           hourglass figure and long, lavish hemlines (Steele 1997).           While the New Look reflected the “best years of our           life” consumerism that followed WWII, the “teddy           boys” and beatniks of the Beat generation were already           sowing the seeds of discontent in 1950s materialism—a           discontent that would find its full voice in the 1960s and           dramatically change hemlines forever (Reilly 2003). The             1960s and the Politics of the Miniskirt Te


Iva Toguri D’Aquino, a US citizen who participated in propaganda broadcasts to allied soldiers during World War II, was better known by what name?

President Ford Pardons Iva Toguri d'Aquino, Better Known as "Tokyo Rose" | The American Legion's BurnPit President Ford Pardons Iva Toguri d'Aquino, Better Known as "Tokyo Rose" January 20th, 2015 by Siggurdsson   Iva Toguri, aka "Tokyo Rose" mugshot, 1946 Photo courtesty of pingnews service via National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) (Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations are courtesy of Wikipedia) Today in Military History: January 19, 1977 Today's stroll through history involves one of the minor civilian characters whose actions penetrated into American culture. She found herself on the wrong side of the conflict between her native United States and her ancestral home of Japan; the rest, as they say, is history… Background Iva Toguri was born in Los Angeles on July 4, 1916. Iva was a Girl Scout as a child, and was raised as a Methodist. She attended grammar schools in Mexico and San Diego before returning with her family to Los Angeles. There she finished grammar school, attended high school, and graduated from the UCLA, with a degree in zooology. She then went to work in her parents' shop. On July 5, 1941, Toguri sailed for Japan to visit an ailing relative and to possibly study medicine. The U.S. State Department issued her a Certificate of Identification; she did not have a passport. In September, Toguri applied to the U.S. Vice Consul in Japan for a passport, stating she wished to return to her home in the U.S. Her request was forwarded to the State Department, but the answer had not returned by the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) and she was stranded in Japan. "Tokyo Rose" aka "Orphan Ann" Toguri was pressured by the Japanese government to renounce her American citizenship, which she refused to do. She was initially declared an enemy alien and refused a war ration card. To support herself, Toguri found a job as a typist at a Japanese news agency, later taking a similar job with Radio Tokyo. In November 1943, Allied POWs forced to broadcast propaganda selected her to host portions of the one-hour radio show The Zero Hour. After she refused to broadcast anti-American propaganda, Toguri was assured by her producers that they would not write scripts having her say anything against the U.S. True to their word, no such propaganda was found in her broadcasts. Toguri hosted a total of 340 broadcasts of The Zero Hour. Toguri performed in comedy sketches and introduced recorded music, but never participated in any actual newscasts, with on-air speaking time of generally about 20 minutes. Though earning only 150 yen – about $7 – per month, she used some of her earnings to feed POWs, smuggling food in as she did before. Toguri aimed most of her comments toward her fellow Americans ("my fellow orphans"), using American slang and playing American music. She routinely referred to American and allied troops in the Pacific theater as "boneheads." In one of the few surviving recordings of her show, she refers to herself as "your 'Number One' enemy." [At no time did Toguri call herself "Tokyo Rose" during the war, and in fact there was no evidence that any other broadcaster had done so. The name was a catch-all used by Allied forces for all of the women who were heard on Japanese propaganda radio.] Post-War At war's end, reporters visiting Japan went on the hunt for Tokyo Rose. Unfortunately, as the reporters soon discovered, several women broadcast over Radio Tokyo and none used the name Tokyo Rose. Unwilling to puncture a balloon that now had grown to a gigantic size, the reporters promised $2,000 to Iva Toguri to say that she was Tokyo Rose. Toguri, who'd been stranded in Japan by the war and provided for herself by getting a job as a DJ, signed a statement claiming to be Tokyo Rose, though she had no idea that this figure had been implicated in treason. The army conducted an investigation and cleared her, as the New York Times reported in August 1945."There is no Tokyo Rose," the U.S. Office of War Information revealed,"the name is strictly a G.I. invention.... Government monitors liste


Wicca is the religion or practice of what?

Overview of Wiccan practices, rituals, tools, etc. Overview of practices, tools, rituals, etc. Sponsored link. Their practices include: Organizational Structure: Wicca is one religion (the largest) within Neopaganism . Other Neopagan groups include individuals and groups who are reconstructing Druidic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Sumerian, ancient mystery religions and other ancient spiritual traditions. Many, perhaps most, Witches are solitary practitioners; they perform their rites alone. Others form covens which are informal groups of Wiccans. There is often no hierarchy beyond the coven;  there is no state, provincial or national organization. Finally, some covens have a High Priestess and/or Priest democratically elected by the group to that office.   Visibility: Virtually everyone has heard of Christianity , Islam and Judaism . But among the three religions that are close to being tied for fourth place in the United States, almost everyone has heard of Buddhism and Hinduism . If you mention Wicca to the average American, you will probably receive a blank stare. A major reason for this is that many Wiccans tend to keep their religion secret; they fear physical and economic attack. A recent survey of 3,798 Wiccan visitors to a web site showed that: 17% are totally "in the closet." 33% allow only their closest friends and/or family know that they are Wiccan. 30% are somewhat "out of the closet." 20% only are totally "public" with their religion. 1   Periodic rituals: Wiccans try to meet out of doors where possible. North American climate and concern for personal safety usually forces them indoors. They gather in a circle, which is often nine feet in diameter. Candles on the circumference are usually oriented to the four cardinal directions. Some Wiccans align the candles to the walls of the room. An altar is at the center of the circle or at the northern candle. Rites begin with a casting of the circle, in which the circle is outlined and purified, and the candles lit. A space is thus created within the circle; this is sometimes visualized as a sphere, or as a cylinder or cone. The purpose of this space is to confine healing energy until it is released. The central portion of each meeting may celebrate the full moon, a new moon, a Sabbat or a special Wiccan ceremony. It might include healing, divination (scrying, Tarot cards, Runes, etc.), teaching, consecration of tools, discussion, or other life-affirming, nature based activities. After the major work is completed, food (perhaps cakes and wine) is eaten, and the circle is banished. Because of the increasing concern over addictions to alcohol and other drugs, many covens have replaced wine with juice, water etc.   Wiccan tools: Hardware which are used to perform Witchcraft rites often look like common household items. Although there is much variation among individual Wiccans and their covens, the following are typical: Athame (double sided, ritual knife; often black handled) used for many purposes, but never for cutting. It is either created by its owner, or is a re-worked purchased knife. A sword is sometimes substituted for the athame. An altar, which may be of any shape or material. It may contain: A bowl of salt representing the element earth. Incense representing the element air. Two candles representing the Goddess and God. A bowl of water representing the element water. A bell which is rung to delineate sections of the rite. A pentacle (a 5 pointed star engraved on a disk). A chalice or goblet and perhaps a libation bowl to hold a drink. They may also hold water, which is used in many rituals. A cauldron, for mixing herbs and essences. A wand or sword to cast the circle. A circle, typically 9 feet in diameter, formed from a rope or row of small rocks, a marking on the ground or floor, etc. Four candles just outside the circle, at the four cardinal directions. Sponsored link: Wiccan Sabbats: (Seasonal days of Celebration) There are eight Wiccan Sabbats, spaced about 45 days apart during the year. Four of these are minor Sabbats: the two equinoxes of March 21 a


What is a female crab called? What is a female crab called? What do you call a female crab? You probably know that a female human is called a woman, but do you know what a female crab is called? Here, we answer one simple question: What is a female crab called? A female crab is called: hen jenny So next time you see a female crab, don't call her a woman! Although people would understand what you mean, it would be more correct to call her a hen.


Who plays Cinna in the 2012 film ‘The Hunger Games’?

'Hunger Games' and Hollywood's racial casting issue - CNN.com 'Hunger Games' and Hollywood's racial casting issue By Stephanie Goldberg, CNN Updated 7:45 PM ET, Wed March 28, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Lenny Kravitz plays Katniss' stylist Cinna in "The Hunger Games." In the novel, Cinna is described as having short brown hair. Story highlights Some "Hunger Games" fans are displeased that Cinna, Thresh and Rue are played by black actors Both Thresh and Rue are described as having "dark skin" in Suzanne Collins' novel Casting director: Usually, fans are angry when a film adaptation strays from the novel In "The Hunger Games," wealthy Capitol citizens of all races and ethnicities come together to watch the 74th annual bloodbath of the same name. It seems some present-day moviegoers, however, are a bit less "post-racial." Earlier this week, some "Hunger Games" fans tweeted their discontent because the characters of Cinna, Thresh and Rue are played by black actors in the big screen adaptation. This, despite the fact that both Thresh (Dayo Okeniyi) and Rue (Amandla Stenberg) are described as having "dark skin" in Suzanne Collins' novel, while Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) is simply described as having short brown hair. Whether fans' remarks -- such as, "Awkward moment when Rue is some black girl and not the little innocent blonde girl you picture" -- stem from poor reading comprehension or intolerance, they're indicative of a larger issue in Hollywood, said Harry M. Benshoff, an associate professor of radio, TV and film at the University of North Texas who co-wrote "America on Film: Representing Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality at the Movies." "Hollywood has never been on the forefront of the civil rights movement," said Benshoff, who hasn't read or watched "The Hunger Games." Despite certain character descriptions being spelled out in the book, Benshoff said, people typically project themselves onto a character in order to empathize with that person. "For a white person reading a book, they're very rarely going to go, 'I'm just assuming this is a black character' if he or she isn't marked as such," he said. "A nonwhite person might project their own identity onto the character." Skin color is a recurring but understated motif of the novels. Many Capitol residents, for instance, dye their skin to make a statement of affluence, taking on exotic hues like green, gold and olive. The way Hollywood sees it, the more people who identify with a character, the more tickets a movie might sell, he added, referencing Donald Glover's May 2010 Twitter campaign for the chance to audition for Spider-Man. (The role eventually went to British actor Andrew Garfield). "Put Donald Glover as Spider-Man, (and the movie) will only make $80 million rather than $100 million," Benshoff said. "If it's Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield, it's a Spider-Man movie. With Donald Glover, it's a black superhero movie." In June 2010, African-American blogs lit up when Angelina Jolie's name was proposed for the lead role in the upcoming "Cleopatra: A Life." The book's author agreed that the actress would be a good fit in the role as the Egyptian queen. An Essence.com post stated: "Honestly, I don't care how full Angelina Jolie's lips are, how many African children she adopts, or how bronzed her skin will become for the film, I firmly believe this role should have gone to a Black woman." And there are plenty more instances of white actors snagging minority roles : Fans were disappointed when Jake Gyllenhaal was cast as the Prince of Persia, and the lack of Asian actors cast in M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender" prompted some people to boycott the film. Usually fans are angry when a film adaptation strays too far from a novel, said casting director David Rubin. In "The Hunger Games" "They're being true to the source material, so I don't see what the issue is," he said. Having cast film adaptations of popular books like "The Firm" and "The English Patient," Rubin added, "It's impossible to be slavish


A ‘What’…..boom’ is an explosive noise caused by the shock wave of an aircraft travelling faster than the speed of sound?

Sonic Boom | jet fighter - YouTube Sonic Boom | jet fighter Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 29, 2015 a loud explosive noise caused by the shock wave from an aircraft or other object travelling faster than the speed of sound. Category


Which English football club play their home games at The King Poer Stadium?

King Power Stadium | Leicester City FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone: 0344 815 6000 Ticket Office: 0344 815 5000 Pitch Size: 110 x 76 yards Pitch Type: Grass Home Kit: Blue and White Away Kit: All Red East and Kop South Stands West Stand WHAT IS THE KING POWER STADIUM LIKE? In August 2002 the club moved into its new home, only a stone's throw away from their old Filbert Street ground . Then called the Walkers Stadium, it was renamed the King Power Stadium in 2011, under a sponsorship deal. However some of the home fans refer to it as 'Filbert Way.' The stadium is completely enclosed with all corners being filled with seating. The sides are of a good size, built in the same style and height. The Upton Steel West Stand though on one side of the pitch does contain a row of executive boxes. The team dug outs are also located at the front of this stand. Running around three sides of the stadium, just below the roof, is a transparent perspex strip, which allows more light and facilitates pitch growth. There are also two large video screens located in opposite corners of the stadium. Like most new stadiums, the King Power Stadium is functional but lacks character. I don't know whether I'm starting to suffer from 'new stadium fatigue' having visited so many in the last few years, but to me it seemed somewhat bland looking both inside and out. Unusually the public address system is also broadcast on the speakers around the outside of the stadium. The King Power Stadium does have one redeeming feature - atmosphere. The acoustics are very good and both sets of supporters can really make some noise, making for an enjoyable visit. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS? Away supporters are housed in the North East corner of the stadium, where just over 3,000 fans can be accommodated. The view of the playing action is good (although you are set well back from the pitch) as well as the facilities available. The concourse is comfortable with television screens showing the game going on within the stadium. My only slight grumble was that the gents toilets are poorly designed. They have a narrow 'zig zag corridor' of an entrance which hindered people coming in or out and didn't help the major traffic flow at half time! On the positive side though, the atmosphere within the stadium was good, with the home fans singing on both sides of the away section. The atmosphere is further boosted by a huge bare chested drummer, who is located at the back of the home section, immediately to the left of the away fans. The stewarding was also pretty relaxed. The teams come out to the Post Horn Gallop tune, reminiscent of fox hunting! (Leicester are nicknamed the Foxes). Paul Groombridge a visiting Gillingham fan adds; 'From the far upper seats of the away section, the view was pretty good, though from there, you'd probably complain of being too far away from the action (I thought it was okay). One good thing about being at the top of the away section - you can use the plastic transparent panels as pretty good drums when singing!'. Food on offer inside includes; Double Cheeseburgers (£5.50), Cheeseburgers (£4), Hot Dogs (£4), Chicken Pies (£3.80), Steak and Kidney Pies (£3.80) and Cheese and Onion Pasties £3.80).  I have received a number of reports of away fans being treated somewhat heavily handed by the local constabulary around the stadium and of some even being 'frog marched' from the railway station to the ground. Although these measures may be deemed necessary, in order to prevent violent disorder, is doesn't do much for the overall away day experience at Leicester. Stuart Bible informs me; 'Just to confirm that the Police presence at Leicester Station is completely over the top. As a visiting QPR fan recently we were 'guided' to the Hind Pub & promptly asked to drink up at 2pm. All 25 of us were then escorted by 38 Police (I counted them) a Dog & 3 Police vans. Of the 25 were 3 children under 10! They should save their heavy handedness for the day that there might be a real threa


Which was the first British football club to win the European Cup?

BBC - A Sporting Nation - Celtic win European Cup 1967 Celtic win European Cup 1967 © SCRAN On Thursday 25 May 1967, Scottish Football reached a pinnacle of success in Europe which has yet to be surpassed in the modern era, when Glasgow Celtic Football Club, under the leadership of manager Jock Stein defeated Internacionale of Milan 2-1 at the Estadio Nacionale in Lisbon to win the European Cup. Less than 24 hours earlier, Kilmarnock FC exited the semi-finals of the Uefa Cup (known then as the Fair Cities Cup), when Leeds United defeated them 4-2 at Rugby Park, with both sides having played out a goalless encounter in the first leg at Elland Road on Wednesday 19 May. Despite the disappointment of failing to become the first Scottish side to reach the final of a major European trophy, Malky McDonald's Killie managed to defeat Royal Antwerp of Belgium 8-2 on aggregate and La Gantoise of Ghent 3-1 along the way, before Don Revie's men booked their ultimately doomed place in the finals against Dynamo Zagreb. Six days later, on Wednesday 31 May, Rangers failed to overcome Bayern Munich in the final of the European Cup Winners Cup in Nuremberg, with the Franz Roth notching up the only goal of a dull match during extra-time. 1967 was indeed an exciting time for Scottish football, but it was Celtic who eventually lasted the distance in Europe, when an officially-recorded crowd of over 45,000 crammed into the Portuguese national stadium to witness the famous Glasgow side wrestle the greatest prize in club football from the preserve of Europe's Latin sides, for the first time in the history of the tournament. Before kick-off, few neutrals believed Celtic were capable of overcoming the negative defensive tactics of Helenio Hererra's outfit, who had successfully dismissed such giants as CSKA Sofia, Real Madrid and Torpedo Moscow en route to the final. But Stein's side were galvanised by an overwhelming self-belief in their own invincibility, and their football was both exciting and attack-based, drawing from the great Hungarian sides of the 1960s and pioneering the concept of 'total football', many years in advance of the Dutch masters. © SNSpix According to the Celtic players, Stein's instructions ahead of the game were simple: go out enjoy yourself; but his plan almost went off the rails in the opening moments when Jim Craig felled Cappellini and Mazolla netted the resulting penalty, sending Ronnie Simpson the wrong way with barely eight minutes on the clock and giving Milan a vital early lead. The opener seemed nothing more than a minor diversion for the Glasgow side, as Stein pressed for his players to attack and lay siege to the Italian goalmouth. Milan reverted to their famous defensive pattern and successfully thwarted Celtic's every effort on goal, but not without the help of some miraculous saves from goalkeeper Sarti and a fair amount of good fortune from the woodwork. When half-time arrived, the scoreline remained 1-0 in favour of Inter, but Stein knew that Celtic were capable of scoring from any position on the pitch, and shortly after the break their much-needed equaliser arrived - from the boot of Celtic's full-back, Tommy Gemmell. On 65 minutes, the adventurous defender linked up with Jim Craig and Bobby Murdoch to send home an unstoppable shot and level the score. Almost an hour had passed since Mazolla had handed Inter the lead, but Celtic had finally found the inspiration they needed to take full control of the game and press on for victory. It didn't stop there; the Italians soon found themselves repeatedly pinned down by a Celtic side who simply outclassed them in every aspect of the game, and on every area of the pitch, but it seemed for an eternity that Celtic's winner would never arrive, and the game looked destined for a replay, were it not for the relentless attacks on the Italian goalmouth by Jock Stein's men. In truth, it was only a matter of time, and as the minutes ticked out to the end of the game, Bobby Murdoch led yet another blistering attack when he sent in a powerful shot on goal from distance, whi


What was late US actor/comedian Oliver Hardy’s first name?

Oliver Hardy: The Fat One - Neatorama Neatorama • 8 Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen . Visit Eddie at his website or at Facebook . Norvell Hardy, who was to gain world fame as one half of the legendary movie comedy team of Laurel and Hardy, was born on January 18th, 1892, in Harlem, Georgia. He was the fifth and youngest child of Oliver Hardy and Emily Norvell (young Norvell had two half-sisters and two half- brothers). Oliver Hardy was a confederate veteran who was wounded at the battle of Antietam in 1862. Sadly, he was never to get to know his father, as Oliver Hardy was to die in the first year of Norvell's life (he passed away on November 22, 1892). He faced another childhood tragedy when his older brother Sam died in drowning accident. Norvell fished his brother's body out of the water and tried to resuscitate him, but Sam was already dead. Almost from day one (possibly to compensate for these early childhood tragedies) young Norvell had huge appetite. According to family lore, his mother once baked 20 buttermilk biscuits, only to watch in amazement as little Norvell ate all 20. For the remainder of his life, as a child, a teen, and an adult, Hardy was to be obese, his weight, at it's peak, reaching 350 pounds. His ravenous appetite caused him to be overweight from an early age, and Norvell had to deal with the taunts of "Fatty! Fatty!" from the other kids. He soon realized that laughter brought him balm and pleasure. If the other kids laughed with you, they couldn't laugh at you. Norvell loved to umpire the local baseball games and ham it up, calling out "Steeeriiiike threeeee!". Once, a wild bear got loose and chased him up a tree. Even in this terrifying situation, Norvell caused great laughter, as he shouted out from the tree top, "Lord, if you don't help me, please don't help the bear!!" A born entertainer, Norvell developed a very melodic singing voice at family sing-a-longs. At the age of eight, he ran away from home and joined a troupe called Coburn's Minstrels, who he briefly toured with. After returning home, he was enrolled in a local boarding school, which he hated, causing him to run away again. When he returned home, Emily, realizing what a great singing voice he had, sent him to receive singing lessons in Atlanta from the distinguished Adolf Dahm-Peterson. Norvell often skipped his lessons, instead earning $3.50 a week singing at the local Alcazar Theater. Returning home once more, Hardy's mother (probably to discipline him) put him in a military academy, which, as would be expected, the rambunctious Norvell hated. He was enrolled briefly at Young Harris college, but his heart was obviously in entertaining. Around 1910, two important things happened in the life of Norvell Hardy. First, he changed his name from Norvell to Oliver Hardy. One story says he changed his name because he was advised to by a psychic or a numerologist, but possibly, he simply took on the name of his late, lamented father. Second, he opened the first-ever movie theater in Milledgeville, Georgia. Ollie, besides being the movie theater's manager, was also its janitor, ticket taker, and projectionist. While watching and studying the movies on screen, Oliver thought he could act just as well, if not better, than the actors he saw. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in hopes of finding employment as a movie actor with the Lubin Movie Company. Willing and eager, young Ollie soon started getting cast in various roles in Lubin films. In Jacksonville, he was to meet his first wife, a pianist named Madelyn Soloshin, who he was to be married to until 1921. Also during this early period of his film acting career, he acquired his lifelong nickname "Babe". According to Hardy, when he would go in to get a haircut at the local barber shop, a colorful Italian barber would pat his cheeks, pat talcum powder on his face, and say "Atsa nice bay-bee, atsa nice bay-bee!" Kiddingly, the other actors started calling him "Baby", which was soon shortened to "Babe". Oliver worked as a cabaret and vaud


Which British composer based an opera on Henry James novella ‘The Turn of the Screw’?

The Turn of the Screw - Israel Opera More Photos » The Turn of the Screw - Israel Opera A new production of this mesmerizing opera by 20th century British composer Benjamin Britten, based on a novella by Henry James, about two children growing up in a picturesque British manor house haunted by ghosts. Date & Time:


Who plays Mrs Kay Miniver in the 1942 film ‘Mrs Miniver’?

Mrs. Miniver (1942) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 38 titles created 29 Dec 2011 a list of 36 titles created 06 Apr 2013 a list of 25 titles created 03 Nov 2013 a list of 37 titles created 30 Oct 2014 a list of 25 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Mrs. Miniver " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     6     Oscars. Another    2 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The biopic of the famous French muckraking writer and his involvement in fighting the injustice of the Dreyfuss Affair. Director: William Dieterle Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy, but his level gaze and twinkling eyes make it clear that he knows ... See full summary  » Director: Leo McCarey The rise and fall of a corrupt politician, who makes his friends richer and retains power by dint of a populist appeal. Director: Robert Rossen The ups and downs of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. , famed producer of extravagant stage revues, are portrayed. Director: Robert Z. Leonard A reporter pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism, and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred. Director: Elia Kazan Midshipman Roger Byam joins Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian aboard HMS Bounty for a voyage to Tahiti. Bligh proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six pleasant months on Tahiti, ... See full summary  » Director: Frank Lloyd A group of very different individuals staying at a luxurious hotel in Berlin deal with each of their respective dramas. Director: Edmund Goulding A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Director: Frank Capra A middle-aged butcher and a school teacher who have given up on the idea of love meet at a dance and fall for each other. Director: Delbert Mann A newspaper editor settles in an Oklahoma boom town with his reluctant wife at the end of the nineteenth century. Director: Wesley Ruggles A cavalcade of English life from New Year's Eve 1899 until 1933 seen through the eyes of well-to-do Londoners Jane and Robert Marryot. Amongst events touching their family are the Boer War,... See full summary  » Director: Frank Lloyd Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king. Director: Laurence Olivier Edit Storyline The Minivers, an English "middle-class" family experience life in the first months of World War II. While dodging bombs, the Minivers' son courts Lady Beldon's granddaughter. A rose is named after Mrs. Miniver and entered in the competition against Lady Beldon's rose. Written by Michael Rice <TheMikeRic@aol.com> VOTED THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE! See more  » Genres: 1 December 1942 (Sweden) See more  » Also Known As: A Família Miniver See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia William Wyler openly admitted that he made the film for propaganda reasons. Wyler - who was born in Germany - strongly believed that the US should join the war against Nazism, and was concerned that America's policy of isolationism would prove damaging, so he made a film that showed ordinary Americans what their British equivalents were undergoing at the time. The film's subsequent success had a profound effect on American sympathy towards the plight of the British. See more » Goofs Just after Mrs. Miniver hands the German pilot a bottle of milk to drink, spilled milk appears all over his coat. The milk subsequently disappears and reappears on the coat several times between


In which English county did the 1963 Great Train Robbery take place?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1963: Train robbers make off with millions 1963: Train robbers make off with millions Thieves have ambushed the Glasgow to Euston mail train and stolen thousands of pounds. Banks estimate they have lost over £2m in used, untraceable banknotes in the biggest ever raid on a British train. The Post Office train - known as the Up Special - had run every night, without interference, for 125 years until it was brought to a halt by a red light at 0315 GMT in Buckinghamshire. This was obviously a brilliantly planned operation
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 Driver Jack Mills, 58, has been detained in hospital in Aylesbury with head injuries after being coshed by the raiders, who police believe were masked and armed with sticks and iron bars. But most of the 75 mail sorters working on the train were unaware of the 20 minute incident as the thieves uncoupled the engine and front two carriages of the train and drove them up to Bridego Bridge a mile away. There they broke into the second carriage - restraining the four postal workers inside - and loaded 120 mail and money bags into a lorry waiting on the road beneath. Investigators - including Buckinghamshire Police, the British Transport Police and the Post Office - were on the scene, near Cheddington, in the early hours of the morning and found signals had been tampered with and telephone wires cut. The Detective Superintendent of Buckinghamshire CID said: "This was obviously a brilliantly planned operation." Rewards totalling a record £260,000 have already been offered by insurers, banks and the Post Office for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gang and return of the money. The Postmaster-General Mr Bevins explained the robbery may have been an "inside job" and has called for a "full and urgent" inquiry into security on Royal Mail trains. He was concerned the money on board had not been defaced, since much of it was en route to be destroyed. Labour MP for Burnley Dan Jones proposed a bill to improve security on mail trains two years ago and in the House of Commons today expressed outrage that the matter had still not been addressed. In Context The total amount stolen was put at £2.6m in a heist that became known as the Great Train Robbery.
 After a massive police operation the gang's abandoned hideout was found at Leatherslade Farm in Bedfordshire.
 Just over six months later 12 - of a gang of 15 - thieves were sentenced to jail-terms totalling more than 300 years.
 The robbery's mastermind, Bruce Reynolds, evaded capture until 1969, when he was given a 10 year sentence.
 In the meantime two of his accomplices - Charlie Wilson and Ronnie Biggs - escaped.
 Biggs only returned to the UK in 2001 for medical treatment and was imprisoned to serve the remainder of his 28 year sentence. He was released in August 2009 on compassionate grounds after suffering several strokes.
 Jack Mills never worked again and died in 1970.


How many prisoners were locked in the Bastille in Paris when it was stormed by the people in 1789?

The History Blog » Blog Archive » The Bastille: Living hell and 5-star hotel The Bastille: Living hell and 5-star hotel A new exhibit at the Arsenal Library branch of the French National Library called “ La Bastille, or a Living Hell ” is putting on display archives and artifacts of life inside the Bastille , fortress, prison and symbol of royal injustice whose destruction launched a revolution. The prison archives were thrown into ditches by the Parisians who stormed the Bastille on the 14th of July 1789. Nine years passed before the administrator of the Arsenal Library was able to get his hands on them, and there they remained generating surprisingly little interest for the next couple hundred years. This exhibit is the first time the archives and artifacts have been gathered together for a comprehensive look at how prisoners in the Bastille really lived, as opposed to the fictional representations of revolutionary misinformation and propaganda. The high profile prisoners like Voltaire and the Marquis de Sade actually led a pretty cushy existence, complete with suites of rooms, their own furniture and dinner parties with outside guests. Even the poor prisoners — forgers, printers, Huguenots — lived in far more comfortable conditions than prisoners in any other prison in Paris. They each had their own cells and the prison could only hold a maximum of 50 prisoners, so there wasn’t anything like the squalor and horror that characterized most prisons. They were still in a 14th century fortress, though, locked behind 3 triple-locked doors, with highly restricted, censored communications and enforced secrecy. Prisoners were sent to the Bastille by secret order of the King. There was no trial, not even any explanation of the charges. People were not put in the Bastille for crimes such as theft or murder. They were there for troubling the social order. This included Protestants, homosexuals, prostitutes, traitors, and anyone who dared say anything against the king or his reign — which meant most of the prisoners were authors, publishers and book peddlers. Life inside the Bastille had its limitations, and communications with the outside world were strictly controlled. One prisoner sent a message on his handkerchief written out of coffee and soot, on display in the exhibit. Another smuggled his out in a cheese. One prisoner sewed a message onto a piece of cloth, claiming his innocence and asking whoever found it to help him. “Secret is the word that defines this prison. Prisoners who left the Bastille would have to sign a register promising to never talk about the prisoners they saw in the Bastille or what they lived through,” Dutray said. One story in the archives describes a terminally ill Protestant woman who was sent to the Bastille. Her daughter was allowed to accompany her even though the daughter was not technically under arrest. She remained by her mother’s side, hiding the truth of how ill her mother was from her captors to ensure she would not be forcibly converted to Catholicism, until her death. Once the woman died, officials didn’t want to release the daughter because she might talk, so they just kept her prisoner in the Bastille for a few years until finally sending her to a convent for the newly converted. It was that secrecy which fed the rumors of torture and dark doings that would make the Bastille a symbol of royal abuse and a primary revolutionary target. When 8000 people stormed it on what would become known as Bastille Day, they found only 7 prisoners inside and a cache of gunpowder and weapons. They released the prisoners, dumped the archives, killed the governor and some of the guards, and the next day began to demolish the fortress itself. Today there are only a few stones of it left on Boulevard Henri IV, a miniature sculpture of the fortress carved out of one the building stones, a door and a few keys. Two of those keys are on display at the Arsenal Library exhibit. One of them is part of the permanent collection of Mount Vernon . The Marquis de Lafayette presented the key to the west portal of the Bas


In medicine, septicaemia is more commonly known by what name?

Septicaemia (sepsis) Septicaemia (sepsis) How is it treated? What is septicaemia? Septicaemia, also known as sepsis, is a potentially life-threatening infection in which large amounts  of bacteria are present in the blood. It is commonly referred to as blood poisoning. What causes it? Septicaemia usually arises as a result of localised infection in the body.  The primary site of infection may occur in the respiratory system, the skin,  the gastrointestinal system or the genitourinary system. It may coincide with  very aggressive infections such as meningitis. Bacteria usually spill over from the primary infection site into the blood  and are carried throughout the body thereby spreading infection to various systems  of the body. Infection spreads throughout the body via the blood stream. What are the symptoms? The affected person may have symptoms of the associated condition that triggered  the septicaemia such as symptoms of pneumonia or severe urinary infection. The condition usually begins with fever and chills. Drenching sweats may occur.  The heart rate and respiratory rate (number of breaths per minute) rise in association  with the rising fever. The affected individual will feel very ill indeed with  profound feelings of weakness. As the condition evolves the person may begin to feel very cold and clammy.  The blood pressure starts to fall and the person may lapse into unconsciousness. The skin becomes very pale and the person may exhibit petechiae. Petechiae  are tiny spots on the skin, which do not blanch when a glass tumbler is applied  to the skin. How is it diagnosed? Septicaemia requires admission to an acute general hospital and may necessitate  admission to an intensive care unit. The definitive test for diagnosing the  condition is called a blood culture. This involves the taking of a small sample  of blood and incubating it in the laboratory. If septicaemia is present bacteria  will be detected and these can be studied further to establish which antibiotics  will be effective against them. How is it treated? Septicaemia is a rapidly progressive condition and the sufferer usually looks  very ill even to the non-medical person. If the person does not receive urgent  medical care the condition can evolve very rapidly into irreversible toxic shock. Septicaemia usually requires intravenous treatment. This facilitates the speedy  administration of antibiotics and other drugs. Intravenous fluids also help  to maintain the blood pressure. It is necessary to begin antibiotic treatment while waiting for the blood culture  results. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are usually used, which are antibiotics  that are effective against a wide variety of bacteria. Once the results of the  blood culture are available the antibiotic being prescribed may be changed to  one more specific for the particular bacteria causing the septicaemia.


Samwise Gamgee, Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck are all types of which fictional characters?

Samwise Gamgee : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Samwise Gamgee   Wikis       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 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee, later known as Samwise Gardner [1] and commonly as Sam, is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium . Samwise is one of the chief characters in Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings , in which he fills an archetypical role as the sidekick of the protagonist , Frodo Baggins . Contents Middle-earth portal Samwise Gamgee is first introduced in The Fellowship of the Ring . Sam is Frodo Baggins ' gardener, having inherited the position as Bag End's gardener from his father, Hamfast "Gaffer" Gamgee. At the time of the War of the Ring, Sam was living in Number 3, Bagshot Row with his father. As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf 's conversation with Frodo regarding the One Ring , Sam was made Frodo's first companion on his journey to Rivendell . They were joined by Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took , Frodo's cousins, and journeyed together to Rivendell where the Council of Elrond took place. When the Fellowship was split up at the Falls of Rauros , Sam insisted on accompanying Frodo. As Frodo became progressively weaker under the burden of the Ring, Sam carried most of the luggage, cooked, kept watch at night whenever he could, and rationed the food so Frodo had enough for the journey. Sam distrusted Gollum who became their guide into Mordor. After the giant spider Shelob apparently killed Frodo, Sam drove her off. When a band of orcs approached, Sam was forced to leave Frodo and take the Ring himself, and briefly became a Ring-Bearer . Uniquely among the Ring-Bearers, he threw off the Ring's promise of power with barely a moment of temptation, and used its power of invisibility to rescue Frodo, who had only been paralysed, from the Orcs who held him captive. The two then journeyed alone through many dangers to the eventual climax of the story and the destruction of the ring at Mount Doom . After the hobbits' return home and the Battle of Bywater , Sam travelled the length and breadth of the Shire replanting trees that had been cut down during Saruman 's brief reign. He used the gift of earth given to him by the Lady Galadriel , which caused the saplings he planted to grow at an accelerated rate. The small amount remaining he took to the Three-Farthing Stone (roughly the centre of the Shire) and cast into the air, prompting the bountiful period of growth starting in the spring of the year 1420 ( Shire Reckoning ). The greatest wonder was a young mallorn tree sprouting in the Party Field: "the only mallorn west of the Mountains and east of the Sea" (grown from a nut included as part of Galadriel's gift). After the War of the Ring, Sam married Rose "Rosie" Cotton and moved to Bag End with Frodo. Sam and Rosie had thirteen children: Elanor the Fair , Frodo, Rose, Merry, Pippin, Goldilocks, Hamfast, Daisy, Primrose, Bilbo, Ruby, Robin, and Tolman (Tom). Sam was elected Mayor of the Shire for seven consecutive seven-year terms and came to be known as Samwise Gardner. After Sam and Rose's first child was born it was revealed that Frodo would leave Middle-earth, along with Bilbo (Sam's old hero), Gandalf and most of the remaining Elves , for the Undying Lands . Before Frodo left, he gave the estate of Bag End to Sam, as well as the Red Book of Westmarch for Sam to continue, hinting that Sam, too, might be allowed to travel into the West eventually. After the death of his wife in the year 62 of the Fourth Age ( Shire Reckoning 1482), Sam entrusted the Red Book to Elanor and left the Shire at the age of 102. He was not seen again in Middle-earth, but Elanor and her descendants preserved the tradition that he went to the Grey Havens and sailed into the West. As the last of the Ring-bearers, he was entitled to sail across the Sea and b


How many Euro coin denominations are there?

How many different Euro coin denominations are there? | Reference.com How many different Euro coin denominations are there? A: Quick Answer There are eight denominations of euro coins. The largest are the €1 and €2 coins, followed by 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cent coins. One side of each coin depicts its value while the other carries a unique design from the issuing country. Full Answer Some countries, such as Ireland, choose to have the same design on the national side of all their coins. Others, such as Italy, have different designs for each denomination. The value side of each denomination of a euro coin remains the same, regardless of where in the eurozone the coin was originally issued. Despite the many variations, any euro coin may be used to pay for goods and services wherever the euro is used as currency.


Which vegetable is served in a dish described as ‘a la Florentine’?

What Does Florentine (or à la Florentine) Mean in Cooking? By Danilo Alfaro Updated October 31, 2016. In the culinary arts, the word Florentine (pronounced "FLOR-en-teen"), or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. The easiest way to remember what it means is that a Florentine-style recipe features spinach. Specifically, a dish prepared à la Florentine will feature some main ingredient, such as eggs, poultry or fish, served on a bed of spinach which has been cooked in butter, then topped with  Mornay sauce  and grated cheese, and finally browned under the broiler. One common dish with the Florentine moniker is eggs Florentine, a variation on eggs Benedict  featuring a poached egg served over a bed of spinach (in place of the ham) on a grilled English muffin. It's served with Mornay sauce instead of  hollandaise sauce , although it's not uncommon to find it served with hollandaise in a lot of restaurants. And while spinach is characteristic of a dish prepared à la Florentine, a pile of steamed spinach is a far cry from the traditional Florentine method of gently simmering the spinach in melted butter. continue reading below our video How to Sharpen a Knife Like a Professional And not cooked and then a little bit of butter stirred in. Simmered in butter. If that sounds decadent, consider that the technique is said to originate with Florence-born Catherine de Medici's, or rather her chefs, who accompanied her to France upon her marriage to the Duke of Orleans and future king. Spinach is thought to have been brought to Sicily by Arab merchants over 1,200 years ago, and the plant thrived in Italy, Spain and elsewhere across the Mediterranean region. Thus spinach is not so much a Florence thing as a Catherine de Medici thing. Even so, I can't help wondering which scenario is more plausible: that the future queen of France, aged 14 at the time, was so devoted to spinach that she endeavored to bring bundles of it with her to her wedding (indeed, in some versions of the legend, such is Catherine's preternatural obsession with the leafy vegetable that she brings spinach seeds, with an eye toward cultivating them after the nuptial ceremony); OR, that upon arriving in Marseille, the site of the wedding, her chefs discovered an abundance of spinach, owing to the similar Mediterranean climate, and went ahead and cooked with it because it was a familiar ingredient I hate to debunk these beautiful legends, but honestly I think the latter is much more likely, don't you? In any case, strictly speaking, in addition to buttered spinach, a Florentine-style dish needs Mornay sauce, grated cheese and an au gratin finish. Which means the version of eggs Florentine described above, is technically just eggs with spinach. But don't mention this fact to your server at brunch this weekend, because I guarantee they will not be amused. Note that the word florentine also has another definition not related to recipes made with spinach and Mornay sauce. There's a thin, crunchy wafer or cookie that also goes by the name florentine. This florentine cookie is made with honey and nuts and is sometimes coated with chocolate.


What is the name of the park in San Francisco where, in 1966, the Beatles performed their final official live concert?

29 August 1966: The Beatles' final concert in Candlestick Park, San Francisco | The Beatles Bible Ringo Starr Anthology The Park's capacity was 42,500, but only 25,000 tickets were sold, leaving large sections of unsold seats. Fans paid between $4.50 and $6.50 for tickets, and The Beatles' fee was around $90,000. The show's promoter was local company Tempo Productions. The Beatles took 65% of the gross, the city of San Francisco took 15% of paid admissions and were given 50 free tickets. This arrangement, coupled with low ticket sales and other unexpected expenses resulted in a financial loss for Tempo Productions. Candlestick Park was the home of the baseball team the San Francisco Giants. The stage was located just behind second base on the field, and was five feet high and surrounded by a six-foot high wire fence. The compère was 'Emperor' Gene Nelson of KYA 1260 AM, and the support acts were, in order of appearance, The Remains, Bobby Hebb, The Cyrkle and The Ronettes. The show began at 8pm. I was the MC, and, as any Giants fans will know, Candlestick Park in August, at night, was cold, foggy and windy. The funniest thing this night was one of the warm-up acts, Bobby Hebb. He stood up on the stage at Candlestick Park, with the fog, and the wind blowing, and he was singing 'Sunny'! It was tough anyway to work a ballpark as an MC, especially as The Beatles were taking their time to get out. I was trying to entertain a crowd that was shouting, 'Beatles, Beatles, Beatles.' The dressing room was chaos. There were loads of people there. The press tried to get passes for their kids and the singer Joan Baez was in there. Any local celebrity, who was in town, was in the dressing room. They were having a party in there. They were having a perfectly wonderful time, while I was freezing my buns off on second base! 'Emperor' Gene Nelson The Beatles Off The Record, Keith Badman The Beatles took to the stage at 9.27pm, and performed 11 songs: Rock And Roll Music , She's A Woman , If I Needed Someone , Day Tripper , Baby's In Black , I Feel Fine , Yesterday , I Wanna Be Your Man , Nowhere Man , Paperback Writer and Long Tall Sally . The group knew it was to be their final concert. Recognising its significance, John Lennon and Paul McCartney took a camera onto the stage, with which they took pictures of the crowd, the rest of the group, and themselves at arm's length. Before one of the last numbers, we actually set up this camera, I think it had a fisheye, a wide-angle lens. We set it up on the amplifier and Ringo came off the drums, and we stood with our backs to the audience and posed for a photograph, because we knew that was the last show. George Harrison The Beatles Off The Record, Keith Badman As The Beatles made their way to Candlestick Park, Paul McCartney asked their press officer Tony Barrow to make a recording of the concert on audio cassette, using a hand-held recorder. The cassette lasted 30 minutes on each side, and, as Barrow didn't flip it during the show, the recording cut off during final song Long Tall Sally . There was a sort of end of term spirit thing going on, and there was also this kind of feeling amongst all of us around The Beatles, that this might just be the last concert that they will ever do. I remember Paul, casually, at the very last minute, saying, 'Have you got your cassette recorder with you?' and I said, 'Yes, of course.' Paul then said, 'Tape it will you? Tape the show,' which I did, literally just holding the microphone up in the middle of the field. As a personal souvenir of the occasion, it was a very nice thing to have and the only difference was that it wasn't a spectacular occasion. It was nothing like Shea Stadium, there was nothing special about it at all, except that The Beatles did put in extra ad-libs and link material which they hadn't put in before on any other occasion. Tony Barrow The Beatles Off The Record, Keith Badman Barrow gave the original tape of the Candlestick Park concert to McCartney. He also made a single copy, which was kept in a locked drawer in Barrow's office desk.


For the 2003 film ‘The Italian Job’ actor Jason Statham received driving tuition from which Formula One World Champion?

The Italian Job (2003 film) The Italian Job (2003 film) Learn more about The Italian Job (2003 film) DVD Cover for The Italian Job Directed by The Italian Job is a 2003 action - adventure film, directed by F. Gary Gray . This film stars Mark Wahlberg , Charlize Theron , and Donald Sutherland . This is a loose remake of the original 1969 classic film The Italian Job starring Michael Caine . Contents [ edit ] Plot summary Spoiler warning : Plot and/or ending details follow. The film opens in Venice, Italy with the "leader" John Bridger ( Donald Sutherland ) on the phone giving his daughter Stella ( Charlize Theron ) the "this is my last job" speech. John then meets up with the "planner" Charlie ( Mark Wahlberg ) to discuss the job. Both John and Charlie are good friends, and the two have a great amount of respect for each other. Charlie plans and executes a well crafted and swiftly executed robbery, involving the heist of gold bars. During this sequence, the rest of the ensemble comes into the fold. Steve ( Edward Norton ) is the "inside man", Handsome Rob ( Jason Statham ) is a very proficient "wheel man". Left Ear ( Mos Def ) is the explosives expert and Lyle( who later demands the handle Napster ) ( Seth Green ) is the technical expert. The heist is a success and the celebrating begins, but the euphoria doesn't last long. A traitor among the group (Steve) has his own plans, and doesn't waste time seizing the gold, killing Bridger, and leaving the rest of the team for dead. The film continues back in the United States, with Stella ( Charlize Theron ) using her expertise to break into vaults, for legitimate reasons. Charlie recruits Stella, since she has the required expertise and motivation to participate in the payback heist. Once Stella agrees to join the team, the heist begins. The last half of the film takes place in Los Angeles, California , and involves the payback heist. The actual heist at the end of the film is a chase sequence, involving a major traffic jam and the use of MINI Coopers . Spoilers end here. [ edit ] Trivia James Bond screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade wrote the first draft of the screenplay, a fairly faithful translation of the original with a prologue set in World War II in which Charlie Croker 's father tries and fails to recover the gold (tying the film in with Troy Kennedy Martin 's other heist film Kelly's Heroes ). A new story was commissioned from writing team the Powers that relocated the action to L.A. . Early posters and the trailer still credited Purvis and Wade as co-writers. Edward Norton has made it clear that his participation is a result of contractual obligation, not choice. After making his film debut in Paramount 's Primal Fear - for which he was paid $60,000 - Norton accepted an offer from the studio of a million dollars for his next movie. Seven years later, he was a big star but had still not made that film for Paramount. The studio offered him the supporting role in The Italian Job for $1 million, at a time when his usual salary was $8 million, and Norton reluctantly accepted.[ citation needed ] While the thieves are spying on Steve Frezelli in his home, Michael Caine is seen on the large screen television in a clip from the film Alfie from 1966. Lyle ( Seth Green ) claims he was the creator of Napster , and that his roommate Shawn Fanning stole it from him. It shows a flash back of Lyle napping , and a person taking a disk out of the PC that has Napster on it; this is Shawn Fanning, the creator of Napster, making a cameo as himself. When Shawn Fanning steals the idea of Napster, the bottom of a Metallica poster can be seen on the wall. Metallica was one of the bands that brought about the end of Napster as a free file-sharing service. Two electric-powered MINI Coopers , and one MINI Cooper'S works had to be specially built for the film, since gasoline-powered vehicles are not allowed to operate in the Los Angeles subway system. The red Mini Cooper driven by Stella at the beginning of the film is a nod to the Mini Coopers from the original The Italian Job. Director F


In 1692, on the orders of William III, nearly 80 members of which Scottish clan were massacred at Glen Coe?

cairnduff and carnduff website Scottish History by Ian Kerr For non-commercial private study and research only The racial mixture of the  populations of the British Isles is highly complex; largely due to the continued  movement of significant portions of the population throughout recorded history.  The population of Scotland in the 16th and early 17th centuries was made up from  the remnants of the early Celtic inhabitants of the British Isles, of Roman  invaders and settlers, the Angles, Jutes, Saxon and Viking invaders of the Dark  Ages from continental Europe, later Flemings from the Low Countries and the  Normans (themselves of Viking origin) who came north after the conquest of  England in 1066. The Irish population at the same time was a mix of the early  Celts, Picts and other Hibernian invaders plus Viking and other incomers. The movement of people between  Scotland, England and Ireland over the centuries has been driven by a variety of  pressures; political, economic, family ties, religious issues and the problems  suffered during times of all types of armed conflict and war. There is also a  very long history of such movements from the days of the Viking invaders in the  Dark Ages of the 5th to 7th centuries up to the times of the potato blight in Ireland of the mid 19th century. Some movements have sometimes  been loosely referred to as clearances; there were several actual clearance  campaigns in Scotland and in Ireland, conducted either directly by the  English/British Crown or by substantial land-owners on with the tacit support of  a benign government. Although history and romantic fiction tend to focus on the  Highland Clearances in Scotland, they were effected across the whole of  Scotland; evicting, if not wiping out, the resident Highlander, Lowlander or  Borderer populations. Similarly, the massive movement of people from Ireland  before, during and after the potato blight and consequent famine (the Great  Hunger) of the 1840s has attracted much interest; sometimes obscuring  substantial but otherwise routine movements at other times. The "dark romance" of such  Celtic evictions obscures the scale of movements of people from other parts of  Britain and Europe. There are clearly documented forced migrations of people,  especially religious minorities or economically disadvantaged classes, from the  south west of England to the Americas and from Kent to Australia. A remarkably  similar modern campaign, the forced emigration of orphans from all parts of  Great Britain to Australia, only ceased in the 1950s. Geographical Factors It should be recalled that the  West Coast of Scotland has a mass of sea- lochs and two belts of islands; the  Inner and Outer Hebrides. Furthermore, the County Antrim and County Down coasts  of Ireland are very close to Scotland, north-west England and the Isle of Man.  The local fishing industry, small-scale trading and the historic movements of  populations ensured ready movement by sea between what are now seen as separate  countries. In times of crisis, famine or war it was sometimes safer to move  family and flocks to another safer or more economically attractive residence.  Such escapes were often followed within a generation by a return to the original  homeland once conditions there had returned to normal. It is understandable that  the family histories of many of the surnames represented in Scotland, Ulster and  even Northern England are quite confused. In an extreme example of  routine movements, it should be recalled that in the 18th and 19th centuries,  the people of St Kilda (some 40 miles into the Atlantic, west of the Outer  Hebrides) were prepared to row to Uist or Harris, against prevailing winds and  seas, in order to trade their sole produce, the down of the island's sea-birds  for use as mattress filling. The Beginnings The troubles in Scotland began  in the reign of King Henry VIII, who was attempting to wage war on France -  Scotland's "auld allie". Henry defeated King James IV at Flodden Field on 9  Septemb


In November 2011, a copy of the first issue of Action Comics, featuring the debut of which action hero, sold for 2.6 million dollars?

Articles archive from November 11, 2011 Business is exploding for Elk Grove firm By Bill Zars If you rank your movies by how many explosions there are, you'll want to take a look behind the scenes at Airtronics USA in Elk Grove Village. The small-arms manufacturer produces rocket-propelled grenades, etc for military use.   Schools’ ceremonies touch veterans’ hearts By Susan Sarkauskas Geneva Middle Schools North and South presented their 15th annual Veterans Day ceremony _ and again, it was a big hit with the veterans. "I was absolutely blown away by what you have done for us today," said Navy veteran Doug Falls.   Lawmakers punt on pensions as liability balloons Associated Press Illinois' $85 billion pension problem is going to keep growing. Civic and business groups had hoped lawmakers would shore up state pension systems during their fall session. But no decisions were made, either on cutting employee benefits or making up for skimping on pension support in the past.   Commuters concerned with Metra fare hikes By Marni Pyke Metra fares are going up an average of 29 percent for 10-ride and monthly passes after a vote by the board of the suburban commuter rail service Friday. Officials there say it's necessary, but commuters react with concern.   Daily Herald report Five people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Naperville Friday night, authorities said.   Doctors: Test all kids for cholesterol by age 11 Associated Press CHICAGO — Every child should be tested for high cholesterol as early as age 9 — surprising new advice from a government panel that suggests screening kids in grade school for a problem more common in middle age.The idea will come as a shock to most parents. And itï¿½s certain to stir debate.   Carol Stream brothers arrive on 10/10/10 and 11/11/11 Daily Herald report It won't be easy for family members to forget the birthdays of brothers Liam and Mason Brennan of Carol Stream. Mason was born on 10/10/10, and Liam was born Friday, 11/11/11.   Newlyweds in Hawaii crash were Pa. engineers Associated Press HONOLULU — A couple killed on board a helicopter that crashed on Molokai island were nuclear engineers from the Pittsburgh area who were married less than a week earlier. Nicole and Michael Abel both worked for Westinghouse Electric Co., company spokesman Vaughn Gilbert said Friday.   IAEA shows Iran nuke program intel to 35 nations Associated Press VIENNA — In a show-and-tell based on secret intelligence, the U.N. atomic agency shared satellite images, letters and diagrams with 35 nations Friday as it sought to underpin its case that Iran apparently worked secretly on developing a nuclear weapon.   Utah mayor used alias to write upbeat news stories Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Disguising himself with an alias, the mayor of Utahï¿½s second-largest city has been writing upbeat freelance articles about his town for area news outlets because he claimed the media spent too much time on crime coverage.He unapologetically revealed himself this week, insisting the balance was needed.   Bering Sea storm riders find Alaska ways of coping Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Hardy Alaskans turned to ingenuity, cooperation, and in some cases, native culture to deal with the worst storm on the stateï¿½s western coast in almost four decades.   2 Texas women charged with buying, selling baby Associated Press ABILENE, Texas — A West Texas woman is accused of buying a 7-week-old infant from the childï¿½s mother for $2,000 — to be paid in installments, Abilene police said Friday.The woman, Marilu Munoz, 27, and the childï¿½s mother, Joana Delacruz Huerta, 29, were charged late Thursday with the sale or purchase of an infant, a third-degree felony, police said.   Police: Wash. motherï¿½s car had gas in test drive Associated Press SEATTLE — The car a woman says ran out of gas — leading to the disappearance Sunday of her 2-year-old son — ran just fine Friday when police took it for a test drive. No gas was added before the test and no mechanical problem was found, police said.   Deaths at O


What was the name of Napoleon I’s second wife?

Napoleon and Josephine Napoleon and Josephine By John Schneider Editor of Editor of Napoleonic      Literature Napoleon became a general at a very young age and was put     in a position of authority where the generals and almost all     other officers he commanded were older than him. He felt     that this wasn't a satisfactory situation and concluded that     if he married a woman older than himself, he might claim to     be older than he actually was and thereby obtain a little     more respect from his officers. He also wanted to marry a     rich, older woman. After the battle of Toulon and after saving the Directory     from the Paris mob, Napoleon was invited to a party given by     one of the Directors, Paul Barras. In effect, Barras was the     next best thing to being king of France at the time. Barras     envisioned using Napoleon's military talents for his own     political and personal benefit. Barras also had at that time     a mistress that he wanted to get rid of (Marie-Josephe-Rose     de Beauharnais) because he had decided to take her best     friend as his new mistress and couldn't afford to keep both.     He knew that Napoleon was looking for a wife. He therefore     decided to marry his mistress off to Napoleon; however, he     didn't tell her this. He just told her that he wanted her to     entertain Napoleon at the party and show an interest in him     and praise his military skills. Well, this was all Napoleon     needed. A beautiful woman fawning over him, apparently well     to do, a member of the old aristocracy that had escaped the     guillotine, she was older than himself but not too much (he     thought), and she displayed keen interest in him (he     thought). This, and a little urging from Barras after the     party, was all that Napoleon needed to pursue her hand in     marriage. Barras assured Napoleon that she had money, that     she was a good catch, and that she would make a perfect wife     for him. Napoleon began to pursue Rose. By the way, he didn't like     her name so he told her he would call her Josephine. He     pursued and pursued and Josephine kept humoring him.     Finally, Barras strongly advised her to marry Napoleon. She     said she would not. Then Barras told her that he had a new     mistress, that he couldn't afford to maintain them both,     that she was very expensive to maintain, and that if she     didn't marry Napoleon he would stop providing for her and     she would, in effect, be thrown out on the street. This was     the one thing that Josephine couldn't bear. She was a     compulsive spender. Another concern was her two children,     Eugene and Hortense. Therefore, she gave in and agreed to     marry Napoleon. By the way, she was much older than Napoleon     thought and, although she said she was still of child     bearing age, knew that she was barren and had been so for     some time. They were married and a few days later Napoleon departed     to Italy. He genuinely loved Josephine at this time. She     despised him and thought he was a total bore. As soon as he     was gone she began playing around on him. As time went on     she had a string of lovers, pretended to miss him very much     in response to his daily love letters, and did everything in     her power to avoid going to join him in Italy as he was     constantly urging. She even went so far as to pretend she     was pregnant and couldn't travel. All this time she was     attending balls and parties and committing adultery. From     time to time, when Napoleon begged her to join him, she     required Barras' assistance to convince Napoleon that she     should not go. During this time some of Napoleon's officers,     Murat, for example, had returned to Paris for one reason or     another and had occasion


A cut of silverside beef is from which part of the animal?

Beef, Ingredients | Delia Online Delia Online Login + Sign up Beef I am personally a great lover of both fish and vegetarian food, but I am also a dedicated meat-eater. Slow roasting: Topside and top rump: are very lean cuts of beef for slow roasting. Either is best served rare or medium rare carved into large, thin slices, something easy to do as there are no bones Silverside and, again, top rump are both good for pot roasting, too. The principle of pot roasting is long, slow cooking of the meat in a fairly heavy cooking pot (with a tight-fitting lid) in a small amount of liquid which can be stock, wine or cider. This creates a steamy atmosphere inside the closed pot, which keeps the joint moist as it cooks. Herbs and vegetables may be added too, and sometimes the meat is marinated first. The finished dish should be very tender and succulent. Roast beef: If you want to serve the roast meat of old England for a special occasion, it’s best to get as large a joint as possible. The perfect roast includes a lovely crusty outside and lots of tender, succulent meat within. My advice is to buy a decent-sized piece of sirloin for a special occasion, and otherwise a double rib joint (which as it happens is next door, anatomically). When you buy a piece of sirloin, make sure it contains the eye or undercut, which some butchers take out and sell as fillet steak (which it is). A decent joint of sirloin on the bone will weigh 4-5 lb (2-2.5 kg). If you are worried that your family is too small to cope with a large joint, bear in mind that good roast beef is delicious cold with chutney and jacket potatoes, and minced it makes lovely cottage pie. Steaks: the prime beef steak cut is the fillet or tenderloin which runs beneath the lower backbone. Fillet steaks or the smaller filet mignon steaks (tournedos) are unadulterated tender, juicy nuggets of luxury that are excellent plainly grilled, or fried, or wrapped in pastry with a mushroom stuffing. Sirloin steak, which is a section of the sirloin joint, comes a close second for melting tenderness and is definitely spoil-yourself food. Rump steak does bring up the rear in terms of tenderness – it is a rougher cut – but full of flavour. Some say it is best for frying or grilling, but it can be braised. Stewing and braising: I find certain cuts of so-called ‘braising steak’ better for some dishes than for others, so that in all my recipes I generally name the cut and suggest you always ask for it by name too. Unidentified stewing or braising steak can often be a mixture and can cook unevenly, I’ve found. Below is a list of the cuts that are suitable for braising (and stewing too); as you would see from a chart these cuts are always from the same part of the animal’s anatomy but, confusingly, the way they’re cut varies from region to region. My own favourite cut for braising, where I live in East Anglia is called chuck and blade steak. In other regions it can be called shoulder, which is exactly where it is. If you want large pieces of meat rather than cubes, thick flank is suitable: actually from the hindquarters and called round or flesh end in Scotland or bedpiece elsewhere. Beef skirt comes from below the diaphragm of the animal. It is however an excellent cut for braising and one end can even be grilled if scored across the grain and tenderised by marinating before cooking. Stewing beef can come from the neck and cod. These are accorded some undignified titles such as sticking, or in Scotland gullet, or in the North vein or sloat!!  Also suitable for stewing is thin flan which is sometimes just called flank. Leg and shin beef also stew beautifully given enough time. Oxtail There is something about the flavour and aroma of an oxtail braising in the oven that’s very comforting on a bitter cold winter’s day. Choose an oxtail that clearly has plenty of flesh around the bone: one complete oxtail will serve three to four people. It is particularly good with haricot or cannellini beans, which seem to absorb so much of the flavour.


Megapode - definition of megapode by The Free Dictionary Megapode - definition of megapode by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/megapode  (mĕg′ə-pōd′) n. Any of various large-footed, ground-dwelling birds of the family Megapodiidae, found in Australia, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific islands, that build mounds or burrows of earth and compost in which to incubate their eggs. Also called mound builder. [From Megapodius, type genus : mega- + New Latin -podius, masculine of -podium, -pod.] megapode (ˈmɛɡəˌpəʊd) n (Animals) any ground-living gallinaceous bird of the family Megapodiidae, of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands. Their eggs incubate in mounds of sand, rotting vegetation, etc, by natural heat. Also called: mound-builder or moundbird See also brush turkey , mallee fowl ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: leipoa , Leipoa ocellata , lowan , mallee fowl - Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds Alectura lathami , brush turkey - black megapode of wooded regions of Australia and New Guinea Macrocephalon maleo , maleo - Celebes megapode that lays eggs in holes in sandy beaches Translations megápodo Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: maleo References in classic literature ? He ate out of a sense of necessity and duty, and cared little for what he ate, save for one thing: the eggs of the megapodes that were, in season, laid in his private, personal, strictly tabooed megapode laying-yard. The relationship between animal foraging and nutrient patchiness in south-west Australian woodland soils The Navy prepared an environmental impact statement (EIS) to consider the impact on migratory birds, consulted with the FWS under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (15) to assess the effects on the protected Micronesian megapode, and identified and implemented mitigation measures to avoid and minimize adverse impacts. "Excuse me, sir, do you have a permit for that bomb?" (military installations and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act) Spreading east from Wallace's Line, Wallacea is a sort of no-man's land between Asian and Australian realms, the exclusive home of many strange creatures like the dragons of Komodo, the dwarf buffalos of Sulawesi, and the megapode birds of the Moluccas.


Who was the first British monarch to voluntarily abdicate?

Why the Queen is never going to abdicate - Telegraph Queen Elizabeth II Why the Queen is never going to abdicate The House of Windsor won’t follow Queen Beatrix’s example in the Netherlands.  Our monarch believes the job is God-given and for life Firm favourite: it is really the popular respect that keeps the Queen on the throne Photo: Geoff Pugh By Harry Mount Comments Prince Charles must sometimes wish he could go Dutch. Aged only 74, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has just chosen to hand over the throne to her 45-year-old son, Prince Willem-Alexander. Meanwhile, our 86-year-old Queen shows no signs of passing on the top job to her 64-year-old heir, the oldest ever Prince of Wales. Is there any chance our Queen will follow Dutch precedent? Not an earthly, is the consensus among royal insiders. “She won’t abdicate,” says Sarah Bradford, author of Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Our Times. “That’s not what she does, or what the British monarchy does. There’s no tradition of abdication here – it goes against the informal rules of our constitutional set-up. But it is what the Netherlands Royal Family does.” Queen Beatrix is the third Dutch queen in a row to hand over power voluntarily. In 1948, the 68-year-old Queen Wilhelmina, Beatrix’s grandmother, abdicated due to ill health, after 58 years on the throne. Her daughter, Queen Juliana, reigned for 32 years until she was 71, when she handed on the throne to her daughter. Abdication is fast becoming a tradition in Holland. But it’s a tradition that’s in no danger of catching on over here. Related Articles Coronation robes to form centrepiece of Buckingham Palace summer opening 24 Jan 2013 “The links between the British and the Dutch royal families are strong – Queen Beatrix’s grandmother, Queen Wilhelmina, was evacuated to Britain during the Second World War,” says Bradford. “But that doesn’t mean they share the same attitudes. In fact, when you got a Dutch king coming over here, like William III, he stuck to the English ways and didn’t abdicate.” Britain hasn’t just had a monarchy that’s lasted more than a millennium, it’s also had monarchs who keep ruling right to the end. That might be a sticky end – whether it’s Charles I losing his head in 1649; or William Rufus, with an arrow through his lung in the New Forest in 1100; or Richard III, killed on Bosworth battlefield in 1485 and thought to be buried beneath a municipal car park in Leicester. British monarchs are allowed to go mad, like George III. They can turn hermit, like Queen Victoria, dubbed the Widow of Windsor after her self-enforced seclusion in Windsor Castle on Prince Albert’s death. But one thing runs through their blue bloodline – they keep hanging on, until death parts them from the throne. “I do feel sorry for the Prince of Wales, waiting and waiting, while his mother looks better and better,” says Bradford. “She’s not staying on because of any concern about his abilities as a king. The Queen simply feels she must do her duty, and she’s never even contemplated abdication.” Ironically, one of the factors that keeps the Queen resolutely in harness is the only voluntary abdication in British history: that of her uncle, Edward VIII, in 1936. The crisis rocked the country, the monarchy, the Church of England and the Queen’s personal life. It was because of an abdication that the Queen went from being a 10-year-old girl, with a relatively small chance of inheriting the throne, to becoming the most famous woman in the world. It was because of an abdication and the pressures of office – or so the Queen Mother thought – that her gentle-spirited husband, George VI, died at the premature age of 56. You can see why the Queen doesn’t much like the A word. The British taste for long-term monarchs is unusual, not just in Holland, but across the Continent, too. Jean, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, now 92, also abdicated in favour of his son, Henri, in 2000. In fact, they’ve been pretty keen on getting rid of monarchs altogether across the Channel. France’s last monarch, Napoleon III, was deposed in 1870; Portugal’s we


Pozole is a soup or stew which originated in which country?

Texas, The Lone Star State: Posole (Pozole) Cerveza marca Budweiser 30 May 1926, New York Times, pg. XX9: In northern Yucatan he found Indians putting out bowls of posole (a drink made or corn) as offerings to the Wind God. December 1934, National Geographic Magazine, pg. 784, col. 2: Outside, several persons lay dozing, while an old woman stirred a caldron of boiling corn called pozole. 24 December 1936, Port Arthur (TX) News, pg. 14, col. 2: Bob Cooper and the Missus delighted a few friends Tuesday night with a chili, tamale and posole supper, which, according to the gourmands attending, was not only “um-yah-yah” but scrumptious delectable and fit for the Duke of Windsor. November 1937, Scientific Monthly, pg. 465: Mayas generally drink pozole, which consists of raw corn meal in cold water. 14 October 1938, Oakland (CA) Tribune, editorial pg., col. 3: The noon day consisted of pozole, a gruel to which meat, beans, peas, lentils or garbanzos, were added according to the seasons of the year. 17 November 1938, Albuquerque (NM) Journal, pg. 6, col. 3: Supper with posole, a native New Mexican delicacy as the chief menu item, will be served by the University of New Mexico Dames Club for their husbands on Dec. 3 in the Parent-Teacher Association building at the Stronghurst county school. 9 February 1941, Washington Post, pg. ?: In Guadalajara the native dish is “pozole,” made with corn, meat and chili sauce. 31 May 1942, New York Times, “Fiery Dishes of the Southwest,” pg. D5: Posole, made with hominy which is simmered all day long with fresh ham hocks, until the meat falls off the bones and disintegrates in the broth, calls for many hours of slow cooking. Chili, onions and garlic are finally added to garnish the dish when served.  Albondigas are miniscule, peppery meatballs rolled in blue cornmeal and boiled for hours and hours, until a thick soup is formed. “Angel’s Dream”—the natives call it chiles rellenos—is huge peppers stuffed with chopped chicken and cheese, then dipped in a batter and deep-fried to a crispy brown. 23 July 1950, Washington Post, pg. 59: Pozole soup, traditional around Guadalajara, is a hog’s head soup with cacahuazintle, dried sweet corn with dark blue or black kernels. Posted by Barry Popik