The Story of Romulus - Mythological Founder of Rome By N.S. Gill The Myth About Rome's 1st King: Romulus was the eponymous first king of Rome. How he got there is story like many others, involving a rags-to-riches rise in fortune, a miraculous birth (like Jesus), and the exposure of an unwanted infant (see  Paris of Troy and Oedipus ) in a river (see  Moses and Sargon ). Barry Cunliffe, in Britain Begins (Oxford: 2013), succinctly describes the story as one of love, rape, treachery, and murder. The story of Romulus, his twin brother Remus, and the founding of the city of Rome is one of the most familiar legends about the Eternal City. The basic legend of how Romulus came to be the first king of Rome begins with the god Mars impregnating a Vestal Virgin named Rhea Silvia , daughter of a rightful, but deposed king. Outline of the Birth and Rise of Romulus: After the birth of Mars' sons Romulus and Remus, the king orders them to be left to die in the Tiber River . When the basket in which the twins were placed washes up on shore, a wolf suckles them and a woodpecker named Picus feeds them until.... continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know The shepherd Faustulus finds the twins and brings them into his home. When they grow up, Romulus and Remus restore the throne of Alba Longa to its rightful ruler, their maternal grandfather. Then they set out to found their own city. Sibling rivalry leads Romulus to slay his brother. Romulus then becomes the first king and founder of the city of Rome. Rome is named after him. A Fine Story, But It's False: Such is the condensed, skeletal version of the story of the twins, but the details are believed to be false. I know. I know. It's legend, but bear with me. Was the Suckling Lupa a She-Wolf or a Prostitute? It is thought that a prostitute may have cared for the infants. If true, then the story about the wolf suckling the babies is only an interpretation of a Latin word for brothel (lupanar) cave. The Latin for both 'prostitute' and 'she-wolf' is lupa.  Archaeologists Uncover the Lupercale? A cave was uncovered on the Palatine Hill in Rome that some think is the Lupercale in which Romulus and Remus were suckled by a lupa (whether wolf or prostitute). If this were said cave, it might prove the existence of the twins. Read more in  USA Today's "Does a cave prove Romulus and Remus are no myth?" Romulus May Not Have Been the Eponymous Founder Although Romulus or Rhomos or Rhomylos is considered the eponymous ruler, Rome may well have a different origin. His Mother - The Vestal Virgin Rhea Silvia: The mother of the twins Romulus and Remus was said to have been a Vestal Virgin named Rhea Silvia, the daughter of (the rightful king) Numitor and niece of the usurper and ruling king, Amulius of Alba Longa, in Latium. Alba Longa was an area near the eventual location of Rome, about 12 miles southeaast, but the city on the seven hills had yet to be built. A Vestal Virgin was a special priestly post of the hearth goddess Vesta, reserved for women that conferred great honor and privilege, but also, as the name implies, virginal status. The usurper feared a future challenge from Numitor's descendants. To prevent their being born, Amulius forced his niece to become a Vestal and therefore forced to remain a virgin. The penalty for violating the vow of chastity was a cruel death. The legendary Rhea Silvia survived violation of her vow long enough to give birth to twins, Romulus and Remus. Unfortunately, like later Vestal Virgins who violated their vows and therefore endangered the luck of Rome (or were used as scapegoats when Rome's luck appeared to be running out), Rhea may have suffered the usual punishment -- burial alive (shortly after delivery). The Founding of Alba Longa: At the end of the Trojan War , the city of Troy was destroyed, the men were killed and the women taken as captives, but a few Trojans escaped. A cousin of the royals, Prince Aeneas , son of the goddess Venus and the mortal Anchises, left the burning city of Troy, at the end of the Trojan War, wit


Who starred as Trampas the 1960-70s TV series The Virginian?

The Virginian Click here The Virginian The Virginian was kind of a mysterious guy which would suggest that the character would have been very memorable.  However, the character that I remember from this show was Trampas, who was a cowhand played by the "oh, so cute" Doug McClure (maybe that's why I remember him)! But he was a series regular and always a part of the action in one way or another. Background of the Show "The Virginian" was a classic novel written in 1902 by Owen Wister, and was the basis for the TV show of the same name. In this book we were introduced to a strong, silent type of cowboy who was tough and dangerous, but also gallant. And we learned about the Code of the West, the ironclad rules of honor and conduct that the cowboy lived by. By the time The Virginian became a TV show, this code was the standard followed by all of our cowboy heroes. "The Virginian" was also produced 3 times as a motion picture; the most well-known was the version that starred Gary Cooper and Walter Huston in 1929. Here's a interesting sidelight to the original pilot. All About the Show The Virginian first aired in 1962 and ended in 1971. And here's an interesting fact - it was the first 90-minute Western series on TV! Actually it was more like a weekly movie feature. There weren't any gimmicks to this show. It was one of the leading "adult Westerns" and relied mostly on its strong cast and guest stars to provide solid performances which they did very well for the 9 years that it was on TV. James Drury played the part of The Virginian, who never revealed his real name! He was a mysterious fellow of few words who was always around forcing law and order on eveyone who needed it. The show was set in the Wyoming Territory in the 1890's. All the action took place on or around the Shiloh Ranch which had various owners during the run of the show. But the guy who never changed was (yep, my favorite!) Trampas (played by Doug McClure) - the Shiloh's wild, young cowhand. Only James Drury and Doug McClure were in the show all 9 years.  Because of the nature of this Western drama, there was a long list of characters that changed over the years. These included - Judge Henry Garth - played by Lee J. Cobb from 1962 - 1966 Steve - played by Gary Clarke from 1962 - 1964 Molly Wood - played by Pippa Scott from 1962 - 1963 Betsy Garth - played by Roberta Shore from 1962 - 1965 Randy Benton - played by Randy Boone from 1964 - 1966 Emmett Ryker - played by Clu Gulager from 1964 - 1966 & then again from 1967 - 1968 Belden - played by L.Q. Jones from 1964 - 1967 Jennifer Garth - played by Diane Roter from 1965 - 1966 John Grainger - played by Charles Bickford from 1966 - 1967 Stacy Grainger - played by Don Quine from 1966 - 1968 Elizabeth Grainger - played by Sara Lane from 1966 - 1970 Sheriff Mark Abbott - played by Ross Elliott from 1966 - 1970 Clay Grainger - played by John McIntire from 1967 - 1970 Holly Grainger - played by Jeanette Nolan from 1967 - 1970 David Sutton - played by David Hartman from 1968 - 1969 Jim Horn - played by Tim Matheson from 1969 - 1970 Col. Alan MacKenzie - played by Stewart Granger from 1970 - 1971 Roy Tate - played by Lee Majors from 1970 - 1971 Parker - played by John McLiam from 1970 - 1971 Want to see some great still pictures of James Drury and other cast members from "The Virginian"? Click on the center button in the video box below What Happened to the Actors? After "The Virginian" TV series ended in 1971, James Drury appeared in a few movies including "The Virginian" TV movie in 2000.  He also starred in another TV series in 1974, "Firehouse", which was a short-lived adventure show about firemen encountering various disasters each week. It ran for only 7 months. James Drury was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in 1991. He has since been a businessman, in the oil and natural gas business in Houston, TX. My favorite from "The Virginian", Doug McClure, appeared mostly in commercials


Who was the youngest player (as at 2009) to win the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final?

Wimbledon Top 10: Youngest Champions - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM Wimbledon Top 10: Youngest Champions By Mark Hodgkinson Does it seem as if players are getting younger? Wimbledon.com  looks at the top 10 youngest champions. 1. Boris Becker was 17 years old when he won the 1985 Championships, becoming the youngest ever winner of the gentlemen's singles title. "What I remember most from winning Wimbledon at 17 was that people suddenly looked at me differently – they thought I was from planet Mars. They thought I had done something I wasn't supposed to do, something that shouldn't have been possible. But I did it. And then I did it at 18, just to make the point."  2. Before Becker, the youngest men's champion was Wilfred Baddeley, who was 19 when he won the title in 1881 (the Englishman won a couple more titles, in 1892 and 1895).  3. Martina Hingis was just 13 years old when she won the junior Wimbledon title at the 1994 Championships, so becoming the youngest champion of that competition (her first Grand Slam victory had come the season before when, at the age of 12, she won the junior French Open to become the youngest player to ever win a junior Grand Slam title). 4. Dennis Ralston, an American, is the youngest ever men's doubles champion – he was 17 when he won in 1960, alongside Mexico's Rafael Osuna. In 1966, he would reach a Wimbledon singles final, losing to Manuel Santana. 5. Lottie Dod, who was known as 'The Little Wonder', and who dressed in a long white dress and black woolen stockings, was 15 years and 285 days old when she won the ladies' singles title in 1887. She remains the youngest ladies’ singles champion. 6. Martina Hingis is the youngest ever women's doubles champion – she was 15 years and 282 days old when she won in 1996, with Helena Sukova as her partner. She is also the youngest winner of any senior title at the All England Club – Lottie Dod was three days older when she won the ladies' singles title in 1887.  7. Martina Hingis is the youngest women's singles champion of the modern era, winning the 1997 title when she was just 16. As the New York Times observed on the day that the Little Swiss Miss beat Jana Novotna: "With the smile of a cheerleader and the appetite of a shark, Hingis is the epitome of a new wave of tennis teenagers with no qualms about preying on the older generation".  8. Australia’s Rod Laver is the youngest ever man to win the mixed doubles title – he was 20 in 1959. He played with American Darlene Hard. 9. Serena Williams was 16 when she won the 1998 mixed tournament, making her the youngest ever woman to hold the title. Her partner, Max Mirnyi, had apparently been too shy to approach her himself, so it had been his father who had set up the partnership.  10. When a 20-year-old Bjorn Borg won the 1976 Wimbledon Championships, he became the youngest men's champion of the 20th century (but he didn't hold that record for long, as it was just nine years later that Boris Becker won the tournament at the age of just 17).  Follow the latest news and scores from Wimbledon 2013 on  Wimbledon.com  or download the official  iPad,    iPhone  and  Android  apps


What is the chemical symbol for diamond?

Chemical formula of diamond Diamond A wedding ring of soot? Diamond, graphite and soot are all made of carbon atoms. So on your wedding day why not save money and buy a cheaper wedding ring made from soot? Well, you may need to learn a bit of chemistry to help your marriage survive! The chemical formula of diamond is C which is the chemical symbol for the element carbon. Soot and graphite are also made up of carbon atoms and have the same chemical symbol, C. So what's the difference between soot, graphite and diamond if they are all made up of the same carbon atoms? Carbon atoms can be arranged in many different physical forms called allotropes. An allotrope is a form of an element that has different physical properties (eg. color, crystal shape, hardness, melting points,  boiling points, etc.) due to different arrangements of atoms or molecules within the structure. Four allotropes of carbon are diamond, buckminsterfullerene (bucky balls), graphite and soot. Since all are forms of the element carbon, they each have the same chemical symbol C. The allotropes of carbon however, differ greatly in their structure and properties. In diamond the carbon atoms are covalently bonded to one another producing a three dimensional network solid. Each carbon atom is bonded to four other atoms throughout the crystal lattice. Diamond has no free electrons because they are all involved in bonding and is therefore a poor conductor of electricity. Diamond is the hardest substance known and is used to cut glass and in industrial drill bits. Diamond is widely sought after because of its rarity and unique crystalline structure and is used in jewelry. Graphite is also made of carbon atoms. Graphite consists of carbon atoms covalently bonded together in a layers made up of hexagons, like chicken wire. Each carbon atom has three bonds and one free electron. The extra electrons are delocalized and can be moved along the layers by applying an external voltage. This is why graphite can conduct an electric current. Graphite unlike diamond is extremely soft. Between the parallel layers of graphite are weak intermolecular bonds, which allow the layers to easily slip over each other. This is what happens when writing or drawing with a graphite pencil on paper. Buckminsterfullerene (a bucky ball for short) is an allotrope of carbon that is produced by firing high powered laser beams at graphite. Each molecule consists of a large number of carbon atoms covalently bonded to one another forming a sphere (similar to a soccer ball). Soot has no crystalline structure and is amorphous in form. It is a carcinogenic (cancer forming) pollutant produced by the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons, particularly gasoline or petrol and diesel fuels. So the key to a successful marriage is to buy the correct allotrope of carbon for a wedding ring. It's not just the atoms that are important. It's how they are arranged!


What is the velvet fabric with a pattern formed by burning the pile away with acid?

devoré - definition of devoré in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of devoré in English: devoré (also devore) noun [usually as modifier] A velvet fabric with a pattern formed by burning the pile away with acid: ‘a devoré top’ More example sentences ‘Fabrics here include silk damask devores, silk damask and stripes and plains inspired by Imperial Russia.’ ‘Burnt out devore velvets will be a strong fashion as they look great in rich jewel tones.’ ‘It was during his college years that he learnt his trademark and highly specialised craft of working with a silk and velvet mix known as devore velvet.’ ‘The high street is heaving with devore tops and ruched satin trousers, while supermarkets are stuffed with beaded dresses and strappy sandals with killer heels.’ ‘There is a pretty, pleated chiffon one with detachable corsage and ribbon belt, a red devoré dress with wide ribbon belt and a sequin-sprinkled, pale-pink mesh version.’ ‘Blair says, ‘What I've done is soften the colours, bleach and fade the prints in some cases, and put them on chiffons or devoré velvets.’’ ‘The clothes feature contrasting materials, as seems to be prevalent this season: coats with felt stitching over silk crêpe dresses, and artificial leather against devoré silk.’ ‘Textures included silk velvets, velveteen and devorés, paillettes and satins.’ Origin 1990s: from French dévoré, literally devoured, past participle of dévorer. Pronunciation: Which of the following is correct? the werewolf bared its fangs the werewolf bore its fangs Which of the following is correct? a bare mattress on the floor a bear mattress on the floor Which of the following is correct? it strips them bare Which of the following is correct? he bared a deep grudge he bore a deep grudge Which of the following is correct? the results bare out in other tests the results bear out in other tests Which of the following is correct? the classic film bears his name the classic film bares his name Which of the following is correct? he ran around in bear feet he ran around in bare feet Which of the following is correct? he laid bare their finances he laid bear their finances Which of the following is correct? the bare bones of the story the bear bones of the story Which of the following is correct? the right to bear arms the right to bare arms You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia


Which controversial footballer was the first to play for (and later to captain) England who was born after England won the 1966 World Cup?

England's Best: The 50 Greatest to Have Ever Worn the 'Three Lions' | Bleacher Report England's Best: The 50 Greatest to Have Ever Worn the 'Three Lions' By Thomas Cooper , Featured Columnist May 16, 2011 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Alan Shearer was England's top scorer during Euro '96, where does he rate among his country's 50 best? 8.1K 31 Comments It is probably no coincidence that England's one major tournament win, the 1966 World Cup, came from a team consisting of some of their best ever players. Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, Gordon Banks and Alan Ball, to name but a few. The rest of the side wasn't bad either, and under the management of Alf Ramsey, it was the one time in the England national team's history that everything came together perfectly. Unfortunately for England fans, the history of their national team prior to and since that victorious year has been one of glorious failures and abject disappointments. While others players have never matched the success of Ramsey's "Wingless Wonders," there are several who have made their mark on international football and represented their country with distinction, if not ultimately success. Here, then, are the 50 greatest players to have worn the famous "Three Lions" shirt. Ben Radford/Getty Images Caps: 62  Goals: 6 Chris Waddle never quite rose to the heights for England that he did throughout his club career. Sadly, one of the defining images of him in an England shirt is his penalty miss in the semifinal against Germany at Italia '90. Still, Waddle played his part in getting England to the final. One of the best wingers of the era, he was a concern for opposition full-backs who could not allow him the space to attack them. Few England players of the modern era were able to run at defenders quite like Waddle, a sight to behold in his prime. David Cannon/Getty Images Caps: 45  Goals: 1 Mark Wright was one of England's lesser-known names prior to Italia '90, but his contributions earned him deserved plaudits. Wright scored a vital winner in the 1-0 group game against Egypt while the decision by Bobby Robson to employ him as a sweeper would play dividends, as England began to play well after a slow start. After the World Cup, Wright looked set to become a major part of England's plans for the future. Injuries denied him the opportunity to play at either of the next two European Championships when he might have otherwise been involved once more. David Cannon/Getty Images Caps: 84  Goals: 3 Ray Wilkins' international career came to an unfortunate end when he was sent off in Mexico '86 for accidentally hitting the ref after he threw the ball away in outrage at just being booked. It was an uncharacteristic moment for Wilkins, known for his hard work and general reliability in an England shirt. Wilkins was never far from the team, partnering the likes of Bryan Robson and Glenn Hoddle throughout the 1980s. The highlight of his time in an England shirt was a brilliant lobbed goal against Belgium in the 1980 European Championships Ben Radford/Getty Images Caps: 85 Gary Neville was the first of the talented crop of young Manchester United players in the mid-1990s to make it into the England team. The right-back's assured displays for the club earned him an England call-up in 1995, and he played in each of England's games at Euro '96 before he was suspended for the semifinal loss to Germany. Neville was the regular at right-back up until prior to the 2002 World Cup. He had been a model of consistency up to that point, but from there, injuries stopped him from any real run of games for England. Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Caps: 70  Goals: 26 Wayne Rooney flattered to deceive in the World Cup in both 2006 and 2010. Injured before both, he struggled to impact games, and he will be remembered more in these tournaments for his bad temper. It is easy to forget just how refreshing his emergence was in the build-up to and then during Euro 2004. Arguably the most exciting England player since Paul Gascoigne, he briefly lit up the tournam


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January Birthstone | Garnet January Birthstone January Birthstone For babies born in January, the garnet is the perfect gem to represent their birthstone. This beautiful stone, which is most commonly red but can be found in a range of other colors, symbolizes peace, prosperity and good health. Some say it even has the power to give the wearer eternal happiness, health and wealth. We say it’s the perfect way to start each year! Learn more about the January birthstone, garnet, in the following pages: Please leave this field incomplete Signup


Laa-Laa | Teletubbies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "Laa Laa likey looking at her reflection in mirror." ―Laa Laa herself Laa-Laa is the third Teletubby and is played by Nikky Smedley in the original series and Rebecca Hyland in the new series. She is sunflower yellow and has a curly antenna on her head and she has a giant orange ball. Laa-Laa is known as the best singer of all the Teletubbies, a total girly-girl, "Drama queen", party-girl, and motherly type. She likes playing with her ball and enjoys watching Magical Events. She likes playing smart and is a great friend to the Teletubbies. Her ball is almost as big as she is. She likes singing and dancing and doing ballet in the skirt and goes "Laa-Laa-Li-Laa-Li-Laa-Li-Laa" to herself, hence the name Laa-Laa. When Laa Laa gets frustrated she sometimes shouts a rather strange word "BIBBALYCHEESE" . She is often seen to look out for the other Teletubbies. She is a silly and cute tubby, and most of the times she has a cheerful personality. She is as intelligent as Tinky Winky and Dipsy and Po . She knows where places are and likes playing with the other Teletubbies. She also enjoys dancing in her free time. Laa-Laa often hangs out with Po and Dipsy and even occasionally Tinky Winky. She once saved Dipsy's Hat from being blown away by the wind. Laa-Laa is 8 feet and 6 inches tall. She is the second smallest after Po. Laa Laa making Tubby Custard.


Holy Island off the English coast is also known by what name?

Holy Island - M0OXO Holy Island Holy Island ( aka Lindisfarne ) ........NEXT ACTIVATION JULY 2011......... Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the north-east coast of England also known as Holy Island, the name of the civil parish. The Island is within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The name Lindisfarne derives from Farne meaning "retreat" and Lindis, a small tidal river adjacent to the island. Lindisfarne has a population of 162. Lindisfarne has a small Castle (Image-Left), based on a Tudor fort, which was refurbished in the Arts and Crafts style by Sir Edwin Lutyens for the editor of Country Life, Edward Hudson. Lutyens also designed the island's Celtic-cross war-memorial on the Heugh (Image-Right). The castle, garden and nearby limekilns are in the care of the National Trust and open to visitors. The monastery on the Island is now a ruin in the care of English Heritage , who also run a museum/visitor centre nearby. The neighbouring parish church is still in use. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is well known for mead . In the medieval days when monks inhabited the island, it was thought that if the soul was in God's keeping, the body must be fortified with Lindisfarne Mead. The monks have long vanished, and the mead's recipe remains a secret of the family which still produces it. Lindisfarne mead is produced at St Aidan's Winery, and sold throughout the UK and elsewhere. As you can see from the aerial view at the top of this page, Sand Dunes cover the northern parts of Lindisfarne and these hold their own specific secrets. Rich findings, indeed, for those who will enjoy the search. This sandy wilderness is home to wealth of unusual and, largely, unexpected wild flowers and insects one in particular is the 'Lindisfarne Hellaborine' (Image - Below left). Many plants of Arctic origin occur here, at sea level and it is worth visiting the area in order to see these if nothing else. In Summer you can also find some rare orchids. Although the Island was originally designated as a Nature Reserve for its Flora, its bird life continues to draw keen ornithologists throughout the year, for there is always something of interest to be located on the shores. Visiting the Island briefly are hundreds of birds during the migration periods, the species visiting and remaining with us throughout the Winter are probably the most important. Those that come to the shoreline, geese, duck, waders and the occasional rare Northern Gull are largely from the Arctic and occur sometimes in massive numbers.The shore line is now being well preserved, for we may still find the longest animal in Britain, Northern Octopus (Image - Left), Pipe Fish, Fifteen-Spined Stickleback  and a considerable range of unexpected marine Shellfish. Offshore, we have large numbers of North Atlantic Grey Seals and, becoming more resident recently, several hundred Common Seals on the muddy waters between the island and the Mainland. The Islands represent the culmination of a layer of whinsill rock extending from across the country from Cumbria. For every visible island there are a host of underlying rocky outcrops. They are reckoned to be some of the most dangerous waters around the British Isles rendered even more dangerous as they are en route for all shipping navigating the northeast coastline and the tidal currents are both tricky and tremendous. The number of wrecks in the region range from Spanish boats in centuries past - supplying their Scottish ally, during the period of terrible war between Scotland and England and who, in the confusion of their passage through the islands, were carrion to the English naval squadron lying in wait at Holy Island - right through to modern times. The fast, changing currents racing around the rocky bottom disturb the naturally occurring coal slurry renders visibility almost zero in places. Diving and recovery is consequentially dangerous even for the most experienced and in any event many of the wrecks are soon broken up and dispersed. Lindisfarne, the largest of the Farne Islands, has a traditional associati


What was the basic monetary unit of Greece before the Euro?

Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Greek+monetary+unit monetary unit - a unit of money Greek drachma , drachma - formerly the basic unit of money in Greece lepton - 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece 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: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


Whose Selected Papers on Hysteria, translated in 1909 by Abraham Brill, introduced the word libido into English?

Pioneers of Psychoanalysis | APsaA Pioneers of Psychoanalysis Karl Abraham (1877–1925) Karl Abraham completed his medical training in 1901, then worked in Bleuler’s clinic in Zurich and, later, with Carl Jung. He first met Freud in 1907 and their correspondence, first published in 1965 as A Psycho-Analytic Dialogue: The Letters of Sigmund Freud and Karl Abraham 1907–1926. Abraham founded the Berlin Psychoanalytic Institute which was a model for institutes to follow. Abraham was a member of Freud’s Secret Committee and a favorite of Freud. He was the analyst of Melanie Klein, Karen Horney, Sandor Rado, Theodor Reik, Edward and James Glover, and Helene Deutsch. Abraham’s contributions during the early years of the psychoanalytic movement are outstanding. In addition to the Berlin Institute, he edited the Zeitschrift, and was both secretary and president of the International Psychoanalytical Association. Abraham’s papers are collected in two volumes, Selected Papers of Karl Abraham (1949) and Clinical Papers and Essays on Psycho-Analysis (1955). They cover a wide range that includes work on pregenital stages of development, depression, mania, auto erotism, repressed hate, the female castration complex, anal character, as well as others on applied psychoanalysis that include papers on myth and the Day of Atonement. His work influenced Melanie Klein on infantile relationships as well as Rene Spitz’s research on hospitalism. Writing to Abraham’s widow, Freud said “I have no substitute for him....” Michael Balint (1896-1970) Michael Balint was a student and loyal supporter of Sándor Ferenczi and translator of Ferenczi’s Clinical Diary, who upon Ferenczi’s death in 1933, became director of the Budapest Psychoanalytic Clinic. Balint received his M.D. from Budapest University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry in Berlin where he had fled to escape anti-Semitism in Hungary. In 1939, he moved to Manchester and then to London where he was a valuable member of both the British Psychoanalytical Society and the Tavistock Institute. Balint is to be remembered for many achievements. He introduced the concept of the “basic fault” that illness is the result of early environmental factors which result in helplessness. He highlighted the importance of “primary love” and the importance of regression in treatment. Balint felt that a new type of patient had emerged, one who could not find his or her place in life and is afraid of pleasure and excitation. He felt that all analyses represent a “new beginning” in the life of a patient. Michael Balint has been immortalized by his founding of “Balint Groups” in which physician-members discuss care of patients and the doctor-patient relationship. Inspired by a paper he wrote in 1955, “The doctor, his patient and the illness,” group leaders are generally psychoanalysts. There are Balint Societies and Groups worldwide as well as an International Balint Federation. Among his books which generally collect his papers are Problems of Human Nature and Behavior (1957), Thrills and Regressions (1959), Primary Love and Psychoanalytic Technique (1965), The Basic Fault: Therapeutic Aspects of Regression (1968), and Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Medicine (1961). W. R. Bion (1897-1979) W.R. Bion was analyzed by Melanie Klein who greatly influenced him and with whom he is linked. In 1968, Bion went to Los Angeles where he exerted a great influence on analysis, staying for 11 years. With the outbreak of World War I, he saw action as a youthful tank commander on the Western Front for which he was awarded a DSO. He later received a medical degree, and with the outbreak of World War II, was an army psychiatrist and is remembered for his introduction of group therapy. It is hard to characterize Bion’s writing, as it is both heavily philosophical and enigmatic. He is known for a short paper in which he suggested that analysts listen to their patients without “memory or desire” experiencing each session as new and unique. “Bion’s style is a mixture of dazzling illuminations, provocative aphorisms and tiresome digression.” Bion’


What was the name of the mythical sculptor who fell in love with the statue of a woman he carved, as told by Roman poet Ovid, and inspiring George Bernard Shaw's play of the same name?

Alfred Doolittle Pygmalion Free Essays Alfred Doolittle Pygmalion Riches  Eliza Doolittle is a main character in the play Pygmalion. She is a poor girl from the streets of London who turns out... to be a brilliant and beautiful young woman. Eliza Doolittle uses her skillful thinking to pretend to whine and moan to make people believe or help her in different ways. She is very ambitious seeing as she will suffer to lessons with the rude Henry Higgins to become a lady in a flower shop. Pygmalion is a play written by George Bernard Shaw. Eliza Doolittle does not seem... English language, Female, George Bernard Shaw 928  Words | 3  Pages Pygmalion “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw, is a play set in the Victorian Era. In this period of time, social classes were considered to be fixed and... so no one moved between classes. In George Bernard Shaw’s play, this idea of fixed social classes is challenged through the use of dramatic conventions. “Pygmalion” follows the life of Eliza Doolittle as Professor Henry Higgins plans to transform her from a flower girl to a lady in a bet to pass her off as a duchess. In changing her appearance and speech,... Bourgeoisie, Middle class, Social class 1220  Words | 3  Pages Pygmalion bloemenverkoopstertje Eliza Doolittle. Higgins gaat een weddenschap aan met zijn vriend kolonel Pickering dat hij erin zal slagen om Eliza in... korte tijd niet alleen perfect Engels te leren maar haar ook de gangbare etiquette in de hogere kringen eigen te maken. Hij slaagt uiteindelijk in zijn opzet, maar tijdens het proces is Eliza zodanig geëmancipeerd geraakt, dat zij aangeeft niet langer afhankelijk te zijn van Higgins en haar eigen weg te kunnen gaan. Pygmalion is a 1912 play by George Bernard... Galatea, Galatea, or Pygmalion Reversed, George Bernard Shaw 2491  Words | 6  Pages Pygmalion Characters Characters sketches Professor Henry Higgins  -  Henry Higgins is a professor of phonetics who plays Pygmalion to Eliza Doolittle's Galatea.... He is the author of Higgins' Universal Alphabet, believes in concepts like visible speech, and uses all manner of recording and photographic material to document his phonetic subjects, reducing people and their dialects into what he sees as readily understandable units. He is an unconventional man, who goes in the opposite direction from the rest of society... Higgins, Texas, Pygmalion 786  Words | 3  Pages Pygmalion mouthpieces for his socialist viewpoint. However in Pygmalion,, Shaw vindicates himself of these charges by the creation of rounded and... life-like characters such as Higgins and Eliza. Clearly they are not authorial stooges. They have a peculiar quality that leaves a lasting imprint on the reader's memory. But there is some truth in the charge that Shaw created a mouthpiece for his own ideas and the character of Alfred Doolittle is a case in point. While Doolittle is undoubtedly a staple comic character, he... Higgins, Texas, Pygmalion, The Play 1605  Words | 5  Pages G. B. Shaw's "Pygmalion" Like all of Shaw's great dramatic creations, Pygmalion is a richly complex play. It combines a central story of the transformation of a young... woman with elements of myth, fairy tale, and romance, while also combining an interesting plot with an exploration of social identity, the power of science, relations between men and women, and other issues. Pygmalion is one of Shaw's most popular plays as well as one of his most straightforward ones. The form has none of the complexity that we find in Heartbreak... Alan Jay Lerner, George Bernard Shaw, My Fair Lady 2314  Words | 6  Pages Characterisation of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in Shaw's Pygmalion Pygmalion is written by dramatist, playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw in the year 1912 and was first published in the year 1913. The... drama revolves around three main characters – Eliza Doolittle, Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering – who are all striving towards the same goal. That is, they want to be able to pass Eliza off as a Duchess rather than the flower girl from the London slums that she ac


Who produced the 1983 hit record Relax, by Frankie Goes To Hollywood?

Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Maxi Extended Rework When U Wanna Come Edit) [1983 HQ] - YouTube Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Maxi Extended Rework When U Wanna Come Edit) [1983 HQ] 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 20, 2016 Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Maxi Extended Rework When U Wanna Come Edit) [1983 HQ] Follow LNTG : https://soundcloud.com/late-nite-tuff... English group, formed in Liverpool, UK in 1980; comprised William "Holly" Johnson (vocals - b.February 19, 1960), Paul Rutherford (vocals, keyboards - b.December 8, 1959), Brian Nash (guitar - b.May 20, 1963), Peter Gill (drums - b.March 8, 1964) and Mark O'Toole (bass - b.January 6, 1964). Following an appearance on Channel 4 TV show "The Tube" performing "Relax", the group were signed up by Trevor Horn and Paul Morley's new ZTT record label. With the benefit of Horn's production skills and Morley's off-the-wall marketing ideas, "Relax" came out in October 1983 and slowly but surely took off. It was already a top ten hit when, in January 1984, BBC Radio 1 DJ Mike Read suddenly realised what the song was actually about, leading to a total BBC ban on the disc. From this moment on, Frankie Goes To Hollywood became not just a pop group but a phenomenon. The record went to number one in the UK, and was a smash hit across Europe and even in the USA. "Frankie Says" T-shirts (some dreamt up by Morley, but far more the creations of small-time bootleggers) became the fashion statement of the year, and anticipation was at such a fever pitch that every subsequent FGTH release that year - two singles and a double-LP - went straight in at number one in their home country, an unprecedented achievement and a triumph for ZTT. Now established as huge stars in the UK and Europe (though like so many other "British invasion" acts they were doomed to One-hit Wonder status in the US), Frankie spent much of 1985 on tour before starting work on their second album, the Stephen Lipson-produced "Liverpool". Trailed by the popular single "Rage Hard", the album came out in October 1986... and flopped. It was the beginning of the end for Frankie Goes To Hollywood - six months later, Johnson announced he was leaving the band for a solo contract with MCA. In the subsequent high-profile legal battle, ZTT lost their claim of contract-breaking against Johnson, a ruling which effectively brought the curtain down on the label's golden age. Rutherford quit too, leaving a diminished group who subsequently disbanded without releasing anything. Category


jeg elsker dig - English translation - bab.la Danish-English dictionary Context sentences Context sentences for "jeg elsker dig" in English These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. bab.la is not responsible for their content. Read more here . fordi du er dyrebar for mig har Værd og jeg elsker dig; jeg giver Mennesker for dig og Folkefærd for din Sjæl. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Alle dem jeg elsker dem revser og tugter jeg; vær derfor nidkær og omvend dig! As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent! Derfor siger jeg dig: Hendes mange Synder ere hende forladte eftersom hun elskede meget; men den hvem lidet forlades elsker lidet. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. idet jeg sagde: Ak HERRE Himmelens Gud du store frygtelige Gud som tager Vare på Pagten og Miskundheden mod dem der elsker dig og holder dine Bud! And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:! Og jeg bad til HERREN min Gud bekendte og sagde: "Ak Herre du store forfærdelige Gud som holder fast ved Pagten og Miskundheden mod dem der elsker dig og holder dine Bud! And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;!   Suggest new Danish to English translation Is the Danish to English translation you were looking for missing? Are you aware of any additional translations? Use the entry fields below to suggest new entries for Danish to English. DanishDanish Latest word suggestions by users: flyer, drinking bout, internal, crusade, the apple does not fall far from the tree Similar words


Bessie Wallis Warfield became better known as whom?

Bessie Wallis Simpson (Warfield), Duchess of Windsor (1896 - 1986) - Genealogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallis,_Duchess_of_Windsor an American socialite who married, as her third husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom. Wallis's father died shortly after her birth, and she and her widowed mother were partly supported by their wealthier relatives. Her first marriage, to a U.S. naval officer, was punctuated with periods of separation and eventually ended in divorce. In 1934, during her second marriage, she allegedly became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales. Two years later, after Edward's accession as King, Wallis divorced her second husband and Edward proposed to her. The King's desire to marry a twice-divorced American with two living ex-husbands caused a constitutional crisis in the United Kingdom and the Dominions, which ultimately led to the King's abdication in December 1936 to marry "the woman I love". After the abdication, the former king was created Duke of Windsor by his brother George VI. Edward married Wallis six months later, after which she was formally known as the Duchess of Windsor, without the style "Her Royal Highness". Before, during and after World War II, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were suspected by many in government and society of being Nazi sympathisers. In the 1950s and 1960s, she and the Duke shuttled between Europe and the United States, living a life of leisure as society celebrities. After the Duke's death in 1972, the Duchess lived in seclusion and was rarely seen in public. Her private life has been a source of much speculation, and she remains a controversial figure in British history. Wallis, Duchess of Windsor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (previously Wallis Simpson; previously Wallis Spencer; born Bessie Wallis Warfield; 19 June 1895 or 1896 – 24 April 1986) was the American wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor. During her second marriage, she allegedly became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales in 1934. Two years later, after Edward's accession as King, he proposed marriage. The King's desire to marry a twice-divorced American with two living ex-husbands and a reputation as an opportunist caused a constitutional crisis in the United Kingdom and the Dominions, which ultimately led to the King's abdication in December 1936 to marry "the woman I love".[2] After the abdication, the former king was created Duke of Windsor by his brother George VI; Edward married Wallis six months later. Following this marriage, she was formally known as the Duchess of Windsor, without the style "Her Royal Highness". Before, during and after World War II, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were suspected by many in government and society of being Nazi sympathisers. In the 1950s and 1960s, she and the Duke shuttled between Europe and the United States, living a life of leisure as society celebrities. After his death in 1972, the Duchess lived in seclusion and was rarely seen in public. Her private life has been a source of much speculation, and she remains a controversial figure in British history. Early life Bessie Wallis (sometimes written "Bessiewallis") Warfield was born in Square Cottage at Monterey Inn, directly across the road from the Monterey Country Club, at the resort town of Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of Teackle Wallis Warfield and Alice Montague.[3] She was named in honour of her father and her mother's sister, Mrs. Bessie Buchanan Merryman, and was generally known as Wallis. The dates of her birth and of her parents' marriage are unclear. She was born either in 1895 (according to the 1900 census returns)[1] or in 1896.[4][5] Her parents were married on either 19 November 1895[6] or the same day of the following year.[1] Her father died of tuberculosis on either 15 November 1896,[6] or the same day of the following year.[1] For her first few years, she was raised in Baltimore, Maryland, in modest, even impoverished, circumstances, dependent upon the charity of a wealt


Presenter Bill Grundy flirted with which future punk singer during the Sex Pistols' swearing on the live TV Today show in 1976?

The Sex Pistols | Punk Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The Sex Pistols evolved from The Strand, a band formed in 1972 with Jones on vocals, Cook on drums and Wally Nightingale on guitar. By 1973 the band members were spending time at Don Letts's Acme Attractions and the more upmarket Let It Rock , a 1950s-themed clothes shop in the Kings Road, Chelsea, area of London. Let It Rock was owned by former New York Dolls manager Malcolm McLaren and his partner Vivienne Westwood; the shop specialised in "anti-fashion", selling the drapes, slashed T-shirts, brothel creepers and fetish gear later popularised by the punk movement . McLaren took over management of the band around this time. Renamed The Swankers, they began rehearsing at the Crunchy Frog, a studio near the London Docklands. In 1974, they played their first gig at Tom Salter's Café in London. Glen Matlock was recruited as bass player in early 1975. Around this time Jones and Nightingale began to argue over the band's musical direction, and Nightingale departed soon afterwards. In August 1975, John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) was spotted by Jones at the now renamed and restyled SEX boutique. According to Jones, "He came in with green hair. I thought he had a really interesting face. I liked his look. He had his 'I Hate Pink Floyd' T-shirt on. John had something special, but when he spoke he was a real asshole—but smart." Though he had never considered singing before, after miming along to Alice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen" on the shop juke box, Rotten was asked to join as vocalist. Rotten and his circle of friends were by now dressing in the torn-shirt, S&M-inspired clothing promoted by Vivienne Westwood. The band's core group of followers—including Siouxsie Sioux , Steve Severin and Billy Idol, who would go on to form bands of their own—came to be known as the Bromley Contingent, after the neighbourhood several were from. Their radical fashion ignited a trend that was adopted by the new fans the band attracted. One of McLaren's first acts as manager was to rename the band. Among the options considered were Le Bomb, Subterraneans, Beyond and Teenage Novel. The band's first gig as the Sex Pistols was arranged by Matlock, who was studying at Saint Martins College. The band played at the school on 6 November 1975. The plugs were pulled before they finished their set. This gig was followed by other performances at colleges and art schools around London. In early 1976, the Sex Pistols began to play larger venues such as the 100 Club and the Nashville. On 4 June 1976, at the invitation of Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley (who would soon form the Buzzcocks ), the band played their first gig in Manchester. Their performance at the Lesser Free Trade Hall inspired a punk rock boom in the city. Two newly formed London punk rock acts, The Clash and The Damned , made their live debuts opening for the Sex Pistols on 4 July and 6 July, respectively. On 3 September 1976, the Pistols played their first concert outside Britain, at the opening of the Club De Chalet Du Lac in Paris. Their first major tour of Britain soon followed, lasting from mid-September to early October. EMI Edit Following a showcase gig at London's first punk festival, held in October 1976 at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, the Sex Pistols signed to the major label EMI. The band's first single, " Anarchy in the U.K .", released on 26 November 1976, served as a statement of intent—full of wit, anger and visceral energy. Despite a common perception that punk bands couldn't play their instruments, contemporary music press reviews and live recordings reveal the Pistols to have been a tight, competent and ferocious live band. Their behaviour, as much as their music, brought them national attention. On 1 December 1976 the band and members of the Bromley Contingent created a storm of publicity by swearing during an early evening live broadcast of Thames Television's Today programme. Appearing as last-minute replacements for fellow EMI artists Queen, band and entourage took full advantage of the green room facilities, and consumed si


In what city is the Venus de Milo statue displayed?

Venus de Milo Statue - Louvre Museum |Nelmitravel Linkedin Venus de Milo Statue – Louvre Museum. The Venus de Milo statue on display in The Louvre Museum in Paris is very famous. It is also one of the top 10 must see items in the museum and comes highly recommended. I found that the statue was not very crowded and I had some time to admire it. The statue named after Aphrodite the goddess of love and beauty is almost seven foot tall! Venus de Milo Statue in the Louvre Museum. The statue is also called the Aphrodite of Milos and is thought to be the creation of Alexandros Antioch. He was a sculptor in ancient Greece.It was originally carved between 130 and 100 B.C. Something that you immediately see is that the arms are missing. I was anxious to find out what happened. This is the story and it is quite interesting. History of the Venus de Milo Statue. In 1820 a peasant found the statue buried in ruins in the ancient city of Milos. It was in pieces. A French naval officer realized that this work was important and he quickly arranged for its purchase by a French ambassador to Turkey. The peasant wanted money quickly and he sold it to a priest, without telling the officer. The priest bought it as a gift for someone in Constantinople. When the Ambassador arrived on the scene to see the statue being loaded onto a boat he quickly made a deal and got the statue back. Mystery of the missing limbs. The statue was put back together in the Louvre but the left hand and arm were omitted since it was thought they weren’t parts of the original statue due to their rougher craftsmanship. It has since been decided that they were original parts, left rough by the artist since they would have been above the eye line anyway- a common technique at the time. It was given to King Louis XVIII in 1821 but he eventually gave it back to the museum, where it remains today. The left would have been held slightly below eye level and the hand contained an apple. The right arm would have crossed the torso to “hold” up the drapery covering her lower body. Though the left arm and hand had been recovered it was decided to leave them off even after they were verified originals. Based on the era in which it was believed to be created, the statue would have been fully painted to more realistically resemble a woman. She also would have been decked out in a variety of jewelry. The paint has long since worn off. The jewelry either fell off or was stolen but there are holes visible where they would have been attached. A mystery about the limbs had already developed among the public and the omissions increased her popularity. A replica in the Bellas Artes Museum in Buenos Aires. On a recent trip to Buenos Aires, I visited the famous Bellas Artes Museum. It was here that I encountered a life-size replica of the original Venus de Milo Statue in the Louvre. Art students have replicated many famous statues and I must admit, they did an excellent job! Venus de Milo replica in Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires. If you want to read more about similar posts click here Top things to see in the Louvre Museum .  Share this:


Who is the Greek God of the Marriage Ceremony?

HYMENAEUS (Hymenaios) - Greek God of Weddings & the Bridal Hymn Eros, Hebe, Heracles and Hymenaeus, Athenian red-figure pyxis C5th B.C., University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology HYMENAIOS (Hymenaeus) was the god of weddings or, more specifically, of the wedding hymn sung by the bride's train as she was escorted to the house of the groom.  Hymenaios was numbered amongst the Erotes, the youthful, winged gods of love. As a god of song he was usually described as a son of Apollon and one of the Mousai (Muses). Hymenaios is depicted in Greek art as a winged child carrying a bridal torch in his hand. FAMILY OF HYMENAEUS [1.1] KLEIO (Licymnius Frag 768A) [1.2] MAGNES (Antoninus Liberalis 23) [1.3] OURANIA (Nonnus Dionysiaca33.64) [2.1] DIONYSOS (Seneca Medea 110) ENCYCLOPEDIA HYMEN or HYMENAEUS (Hymên or Hymenaios), the god of marriage, was conceived as a handsome youth, and invoked in the hymeneal or bridal song. The names originally designated the bridal song itself, which was subsequently personified. The first trace of this personification occurs in Euripides (Troad. 311), or perhaps in Sappho ( Fragm. 73, p. 80, ed. Neue). The poetical origin of the god Hymen or Hymenaeus is also implied in the fact of his being described as the son of Apollo and a Muse, either Calliope, Urania, or Terpsichore. (Catull. lxi. 2; Nonn. Dionys. xxxiii. 67; Schol. Vatic. ad Eurip. Rhes. 895, ed. Dindorf; Schol. ad Pind. Pyth. iv. 313; Alciphron, Epist. i. 13; Tzetz. Chil. xiii. 599.) Hence he is mentioned along with the sons of the Muses, Linus and Ialemus, and with Orpheus. Others describe him only as the favourite of Apollo or Thamyris, and call him a son of Magnes and Calliope, or of Dionysus and Aphrodite. (Suid. s. v. Thamurris; Anton. Lib. 23; Serv. ad Aen. iv. 127, ad Virg. Eclog. viii. 30.) The ancient traditions, instead of regarding the god as a personification of the hymeneal song, speak of him as originally a mortal, respecting whom various legends were related. According to an Argive tradition, Hymenaeus was a youth of Argos, who, while sailing along the coast of Attica, delivered a number of Attic maidens from the violence of some Pelasgian pirates, and was afterwards praised by them in their bridal songs, which were called, after him, hymeneal songs. (Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1157.) The Attic legends described him as a youth of such delicate beauty, that he might be taken for a girl. He fell in love with a maiden, who refused to listen to him; but in the disguise of a girl he followed her to Eleusis to the festival of Demeter. He, together with the other girls, was carried off by robbers into a distant and desolate country. On their landing, the robbers laid down to sleep, and were killed by Hymenaeus, who now returned to Athens, requesting the citizens to give him his beloved in marriage, if he restored to them the maidens who had been carried off by the robbers. His request was granted, and his marriage was extremely happy. For this reason he was invoked in the hymeneal songs. (Serv. ad Aen. i. 655, ad Virg. Eclog. viii. 30.) According to others he was a youth, and was killed by the breaking down of his house on his wedding-day whence he was afterwards invoked in bridal songs, in order to be propitiated (Serv. l. c.); and some related that at the wedding of Dionysus and Ariadne he sang the bridal hymn, but lost his voice (Serv. l. c.; comp. Scriptor Rerum Mythic. pp. 26, 148, 229; Ov. Met. ii. 683, who makes him a son of Argus and Perimele; Terent. Adelph. v. 7, 8.) According to the Orphic legends, the deceased Hymenaeus was called to life again by Asclepius. (Apollod. iii. 10. § 3.) He is represented in works of art as a youth, but taller and with a more serious expression than Eros, and carrying in his hand a bridal torch. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Sappho, Fragment 111 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek Lyric I) (Greek lyric C6th B.C.) : "On high the roof--Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)!--rise up, you carpenters--Hymenaios! the bridegroom is coming." Licymnius, Fragment


What word meaning vanity derives from the fallen Greek god who perished while transfixed by his reflection in a pool of water?

Of God, Godmen and Good men: Sid Harth - Google Groups Of God, Godmen and Good men: Sid Harth Showing 1-12 of 12 messages Of God, Godmen and Good men: Sid Harth Religion: Instant Energy "In this country they have Father's Day and Mother's Day, and they might as well have a Guru's Day," said the small, closely cropped Indian dressed in a red wool ski hat, red silk robes and red knee socks. He was himself a notable guru, Muktananda Paramahansa. So, last week at a secluded retreat that was once a Catskill Mountains resort hotel in upstate New York, more than 2,000 followers staged a day-long celebration in honor of the man they consider a saint. There were prayer sessions from which rose chants of Sanskrit verses. Then the blue lights in the meditation hall dimmed, and the faithful swayed rhythmically to and fro. Finally, Muktananda proclaimed (in Mindi, a Hindi dialect), "Now is the auspicious hour of the auspicious day. The sun and moon are strong." That heralded the main event: the marriage of 16 couples, the women in saris, with garlands of flowers. The guru, who is licensed to perform weddings as a minister in an ordination mill called the Universal Life Church, blessed the rings and said, "May you live together in love." Muktananda, 68, known to his followers as Baba (father), is America's newest fashionable guru. With 62 centers in North America besides the Catskills ashram, he has attracted more than 20,000 devotees since his arrival in 1974. He has also received respectful visits from such celebrities as California Governor Jerry Brown, Singers James Taylor and Carly Simon, Anthropologist Carlos Castaneda and Astronaut Edgar Mitchell. At home in India, too, he has a considerable following. There are centers of his disciples all over the subcontinent. He will return there this fall in a chartered Air India 747, together with 400 American devotees and a pet bull terrier. But this is undoubtedly not his last sojourn in the U.S. Says the guru: "Americans are good, loving and affectionate, law-abiding and disciplined. They have everything material; now they are searching for and deserve to find true happiness." Americans who encounter the guru return the compliment. Says Joy Anderson, a former dancer who now runs the Catskills ashram with her husband: "He is the perfect guru for the West. We expect when we put something in to get something out —like instant coffee—and from Baba you get instant experience." The principles of Muktananda's teachings are traditionally Hindu: "Meditate on yourself. Honor and worship your own inner being. God dwells within you as you." But whereas most gurus lead their disciples through a slow evolutionary process, Muktananda transmits shakti— energy or elemental force—in one two-day ritual of teaching and meditation called an "intensive" (fee, plus modest room and board: $100). In the climactic moment, the guru places his fingers on the disciple's closed eyes and gently pushes the head back and forth. The disciple is then supposed to feel the power flowing into him as if by an electric charge. Some people say they have experienced flashing lights, visions, ethereal sounds, and even, among women, orgasm. Molten Gold. Muktananda had much the same experience himself when he was initiated by his teacher Nityan-anda in 1947. Inspired at the age of 15 by his first encounter with the man, he left his home in southern India to seek out various sages and swamis. Twenty-five years later he found Nityananda again: "His eyes, wide open, were gazing straight into mine. I was dazed, I could not close my eyes; I had lost all power of volition. I saw a ray of light entering me from his pupils. It felt hot, like burning fever. Its color kept changing from molten gold to saffron to a shade deeper than the blue of a shining star. I stood utterly transfixed." The suppliants who look to Baba Muktananda for such experiences are generally older than those who follow some other gurus, and they include a high proportion of professionals: lawyers, actors, educators and a surprising number of psychologists. Attorney R


Dendrophilia is the tendency to be aroused by what?

Urban Dictionary: dendrophilia Dendrophilia People who are sexualy attracted to trees and would like to make them their life partner. Only 1 % of the world's population suffers from this condition but it still should be taken very seriously. I am a dendrophilic person who goes camping often to be with the trees and whatever happens is nature.


Oliver Barrett IV was the male lead character in what famous 1970 film?

Love Story (1970) - 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 boy and a girl from different backgrounds fall in love regardless of their upbringing - and then tragedy strikes. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 44 titles created 12 Dec 2010 a list of 25 titles created 12 Jan 2011 a list of 21 titles created 04 Oct 2012 a list of 49 titles created 12 Jan 2013 a list of 45 titles created 26 Nov 2014 Search for " Love Story " 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     1     Oscar. Another    9 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail. Oliver and Jenny continue to build their life together. Relying only on each other, they believe love can fix anything. But fate has other plans. Soon, what began as a brutally honest friendship becomes the love story of their lives. Written by Anonymous Love means never having to say you're sorry Genres: Rated PG for language and a love scene | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 16 December 1970 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Historia de amor See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia To prepare for their roles, Ryan O'Neal learned to ice skate and Ali MacGraw learned to play the harpsichord. See more » Goofs During the Cornell/Harvard hockey match, before Oliver enters the penalty box, his hockey jersey is almost spotless. After he sits down and takes off his helmet, a large blood smear appears on his jersey near his shoulder. See more » Quotes [first lines] Oliver Barrett IV : What can you say about a twenty-five-year-old girl who died? That she was beautiful and brilliant? That she loved Mozart and Bach, the Beatles, and me? See more » Crazy Credits Unusually, for a movie released in the early 1970s, there were no opening credits after the title has been shown. See more » Connections A beautiful and emotional romance 19 January 2006 | by rebeljenn (Bath, England) – See all my reviews 'Love Story' is not your typical romance film, although it is a story about a boy and girl from different backgrounds who fall in love. Jenny is an intellectual music major with a passion to travel, and Oliver's parents are well-to-do, and he enjoys sports. It seems like an unlikely match, but the two of them hit it off and travel through the perils of relationships. It is a touching story, and the direction and coordination of some of the scenes is amazing. (Particularly the scene with Oliver sitting outside in the playing field and narrating the story is a classic moment in this film, and it is possibly one of the most memorable scenes in film history.) If you have never seen this film, you should. Anyone who has ever been in a relationship can relate to it, but if you are a sensitive person and cry in nearly every film you have ever been to, keep a full box of tissues handy. 21 of 29 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


What in 1972 was the first animated film to receive an X-rating in the USA?

Fritz the Cat - 1972 - Theatrical Trailer - YouTube Fritz the Cat - 1972 - Theatrical Trailer 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 May 9, 2012 Fritz the Cat is a 1972 American animated comedy film written and directed by Ralph Bakshi as his feature film debut. Based on the comic strip of the same name by Robert Crumb, the film was the first animated feature film to receive an X rating in the United States. It focuses on Fritz (voiced by Skip Hinnant), an anthropomorphic feline in mid-1960s New York City who explores the ideals of hedonism and sociopolitical consciousness. The film is a satire focusing on American college life of the era, race relations, the free love movement, and left- and right-wing politics. Fritz the Cat is the most successful independent animated feature of all time, grossing over $100 million worldwide. Category


What word, meaning in Greek 'many' and 'man', refers to a woman having more than one husband at the same time?

What does polygamy actually mean? | Dictionary.com Blog July 27, 2010 by:  Dictionary.com 33 Comments Sex, marriage, and the law. Always complicated. That’s why there are so many words to describe how two people (sometimes more) live and love together. Like polygamy. Do you remember the 2007 arrest of Warren Jeffs, a religious leader and polygamist on charges involving multiple marriages and underage girls? The case, and polygamy, are back in the news. The Utah Supreme Court reversed the charges against Jeffs and ordered a new trial, saying the jury received improper instructions. The legal situation revives interest not just in polygamy but in all the different types of marriage and the words that describe the multiplicity of matrimony. Polygamy is “the practice or condition of having more than one spouse, esp. wife, at one time.” Here’s the important part: polygamy refers generally to multiple spouses or multiple marriages, not husbands or wives in particular. The opposite of polygamy is monogamy . Poly is the Greek root for “many.” Mono is “one.” Gamos is “marriage.” So these terms literally refer to “many or one marriage.” Another common gamos term is bigamy , “the crime of marrying a person while one is still legally married to someone else.” The bi- is Latin for “two.” But here’s one you may not know that complicates matters further: Digamy is what you call “a second marriage, after the death or divorce of the first husband or wife.” Di- can also mean “two” or “double.” Is this complicated enough yet? Because there’s more nuptial nomenclature nonsense. It’s a common misconception that polygamy means one man married to multiple wives. The real term for that arrangement is polygyny , “the practice or condition of having more than one wife at one time.” Poly was defined above, and -gyny probably looks familar, from words like misogyny and gynecology : it’s the Greek gyne, “woman.” What about a woman who has more than one husband at one time? That’s polyandry . ( Andro is Greek for “man.”) Our journey comes down to a few more words, one of which is quite controversial. amour in -amory. Tellingly, one definition of amour is “a secret love affair.” Polyamory cuts to a primal concern about love, marriage and relationships: fidelity , and its counterpart, infidelity . Our last terms are how many people would describe with their relationships: monandry , “the practice or condition of having one husband at a time,” and monogyny , the same thing but regarding wives. What do these words say about your relationship and the state of marriage in general? PowerPoint Class: Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., will … SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) January 6, 2011 PowerPoint Class: Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., will host its Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 computer class from 7 to 8 p.m. Residents will learn how to create slide shows using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Typing and mouse skills are required. Information: (708) 428-5171. go to website microsoft powerpoint templates Science Fair: Richton Park Public Library and Project Next Generation will host an open computer lab for students in second through 12th grades from 4 to 6 p.m. at the library, 4045 Sauk Trail. Students will be able to work on science fair projects. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333. Game On: Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host its Game On gaming tournament club for students in fourth through eighth grades at 4:30 p.m. The event will feature trivia on Nintendo Wii, PC and other games. The top three scorers will win Gamestop gift cards. Registration is open to Frankfort library cardholders only. Information: (815) 534-6178. go to web site microsoft powerpoint templates ??Holidays on Ice?: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a discussion on the book ??Holidays on Ice?? by David Sedaris as part of its Evening Book Discussion group at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.


A delusional jealous belief that a partner is unfaithful is known in psychiatry as what syndrome, after a Shakespeare character?

Delusional jealousy | Psychology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Presenting difficulties: neurotic or psychotic jealousy Past psychiatric history: neurotic or psychotic disorders , deliberate self-harm and attempted suicide Family history: mental illness including pathological jealousy Relationship history: incorporating both the current and previous relationship and taking account of the quality of the relationships and the difficulties experienced Forensic history: previous and pending charges and convictions as well as deviant behavior which was not reported or did not result in a charge or conviction (including aggressive behavior and stalking) Medical history: organic causes which may be responsible for the morbid jealousy [1] Forms Edit Delusions individual's own thought, egosyntonic, regarded as true, and not resisted. Some authors compare morbid jealousy to a delusional state (e.g. Enoch & Trethowan, 1979). Beliefs may include the morbidly jealous subjects' suspicion that 1. he or she is being poisoned or given some substance(s) to decrease sexual potency by the partner, 2. that the partner has contracted a sexually transmitted disease from a third party 3. is engaging in sexual intercourse with a third party while the subject sleeps. Obsessions individual's own thought, egodystonic, acknowledged to be senseless, and usually resisted. Jealous thoughts are experienced as intrusive and excessive, and compulsive behavior such as checking up on their partner may follow. Egodystonicity (the distress caused by thoughts that are unwanted and viewed as contrary to conscious wishes) generally varies a large amount between patients and “a continuum from obsessional to delusional, which morbid jealousy has been suggested” (Insel & Akiskal 1986). Extreme Obsessions time is taken up by jealous concerns, difficulty in putting the concerns out of the mind is experienced. Impairment of the relationship, limitation of the partner's freedom and checking on the partners behavior may occur. The obsessional disorder at the core of morbid jealousy to be a ‘true rarity’. Although a distinction was occasionally difficult to make, the categories of ‘psychotic’ (delusional) and ‘neurotic’ jealousy contained similar proportions (each between one-third and one-half). [1] Causes Edit There are many psychological causes that go along with morbid jealousy. Some people equate morbid jealousy with a delusional state. “Delusions of infidelity exist without any other psychopathology and may be considered to be morbid jealousy in its ‘purest’ form” (Kingham and Gordon). For morbid jealousy to occur one’s memories are subconsciously changed and their partner’s actions are misinterpreted as well to the extent that the person is absolutely convinced of betrayal from the partner. It is thought that even some brain disorders might eventually lead to delusions of betrayal. It has also been recorded by Cobb (1979) “that morbid jealousy may be present with all types of cerebral insult or injury.” [2] "It has been suggested that morbid jealousy may potentially arise in response to reduced sexual function”. Cobb (1979) drew attention to the elderly man whose waning sexual powers were insufficient to satisfy a younger wife. Mullen (1990) considered morbid jealousy to be associated with four features: Template:Full An under-lying mental disorder emerges before or with the jealousy The features of the underlying disorder coexist with the jealousy The course of morbid jealousy closely relates to that of the underlying disorder The jealousy has no basis in reality Personality People who are very insecure or even fearful are more likely to become anxious or question their partner’s commitment to them. “Insecure attachment style correlates strongly with borderline personality organization” (Kingham and Gordon). Environmental Edit Some people even believe that someone who is morbidly jealous might suspect that he or she is being drugged or given some kind of substance that might decrease their sexual potency, or they might even be under the impression that their sig


Linda Lovelace starred in what 1972 film, whose title inspired the nickname for the Watergate informant?

'Deep Throat': How The Controversial Linda Lovelace Movie Changed Culture | Moviefone 'Deep Throat': How The Controversial Linda Lovelace Movie Changed Culture by Moviefone Staff Four decades after the pornographic film "Deep Throat," we need not one, but two biopics on the star of the movie, Linda Lovelace. (The first stars Amanda Seyfried. The other which may never happen -- stars Malin Akerman.) These dueling projects are just one measure of how big a deal "Deep Throat" remains 40 years after it went into wide release, on June 30, 1972. Other measures include the multi-billions in profits earned each year by a porn-film production industry that scarcely existed before "Deep Throat," the level of household-name fame the film's title earned amid the Watergate scandal, the countless courtroom challenges over whether porn merits First Amendment protections, and the still-ongoing debate over whether porn is good or bad for women -- a debate embodied by the life story of Lovelace herself, still the most famous/infamous porn star who ever lived. And then there's the snickering or prickly reaction you had upon reading the phrase "Deep Throat" a few moments ago. Yes, the movie is still a controversial topic about which no one feels indifferent. That's a lot of cultural weight to lay on the slender shoulders of a film that was shot for $22,500 in six days and runs barely an hour. But the movie had the good fortune to come along at exactly the right time, as hardcore filmmaking was making overtures to the mainstream (and vice versa), as the sexual revolution of the '60s was trickling down into suburbia, and as first-wave feminism was demanding that its roar be heard (and that women's rights included the right to sexual pleasure on women's own terms). Oh, and as a certain burglary was taking place (on June 17, 1972) at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. In the years before "Deep Throat," hardcore films existed only as short, generally silent one-reelers shown at stag parties and peep show emporia. "Deep Throat" wasn't the first porn film to run feature-length, or to have an actual plot and characters (there had been one called "Mona" in 1970, and another soon-to-be-notorious feature, "Behind the Green Door," in 1972), but it was still one of the first that aspired to something more than just pleasing the raincoat crowd for a few furtive minutes. Writer/director Gerard Damiano actually aspired to make porn films into a couples' date-night experience (even more grandiose, he aspired to art). "Deep Throat" seemed to meet some of those requirements. It had decent production values (in terms of film stock quality, sets, costumes, and even music, on which Damiano spent another $25,000), modestly talented actors (not just Lovelace, but also Harry Reems and Carol Connors, better known today as the mother of "American Beauty" and "Ghost World" star Thora Birch), and a humorous screenplay. It also had the novelty factor of Lovelace's particular oral sex skill, around which Damiano constructed the entire plot of the film. And to appeal to women, there was the proto-feminist tilt of that plot, which took as a given the Lovelace character's right to seek sexual fulfillment by finding a lover who could give her a clitoral orgasm. (Sure, the movie also made her a medical oddity by misplacing her clitoris in the back of her throat, in a way that catered to male fantasy as well... but you gotta start somewhere.) "Deep Throat" demanded to be taken seriously, and soon that demand was met. The New York cognoscenti (including the likes of Norman Mailer, Barbara Walters and Truman Capote) admitted they had gone to see it. Mainstream theaters began to book it (often facing legal challenges from local authorities for showing it), and mainstream newspapers began to review it. Bob Hope and Johnny Carson made jokes about it on network television. Couples went to see it. The movie made untold millions at the box office. (The 2005 documentary "Inside Deep Throat" claimed the movie sold $600 million worth of tickets, a figure that seems highly implausib


Whose tale in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales tells of a knight sent away by his queen to discover what women want above all else?

SparkNotes: The Canterbury Tales: Plot Overview The Canterbury Tales Character List General Prologue At the Tabard Inn, a tavern in Southwark, near London, the narrator joins a company of twenty-nine pilgrims. The pilgrims, like the narrator, are traveling to the shrine of the martyr Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The narrator gives a descriptive account of twenty-seven of these pilgrims, including a Knight, Squire, Yeoman, Prioress, Monk, Friar, Merchant, Clerk, Man of Law, Franklin, Haberdasher, Carpenter, Weaver, Dyer, Tapestry-Weaver, Cook, Shipman, Physician, Wife, Parson, Plowman, Miller, Manciple, Reeve, Summoner, Pardoner, and Host. (He does not describe the Second Nun or the Nun’s Priest, although both characters appear later in the book.) The Host, whose name, we find out in the Prologue to the Cook’s Tale, is Harry Bailey, suggests that the group ride together and entertain one another with stories. He decides that each pilgrim will tell two stories on the way to Canterbury and two on the way back. Whomever he judges to be the best storyteller will receive a meal at Bailey’s tavern, courtesy of the other pilgrims. The pilgrims draw lots and determine that the Knight will tell the first tale. The Knight’s Tale Theseus, duke of Athens, imprisons Arcite and Palamon, two knights from Thebes (another city in ancient Greece). From their prison, the knights see and fall in love with Theseus’s sister-in-law, Emelye. Through the intervention of a friend, Arcite is freed, but he is banished from Athens. He returns in disguise and becomes a page in Emelye’s chamber. Palamon escapes from prison, and the two meet and fight over Emelye. Theseus apprehends them and arranges a tournament between the two knights and their allies, with Emelye as the prize. Arcite wins, but he is accidentally thrown from his horse and dies. Palamon then marries Emelye. The Miller’s Prologue and Tale The Host asks the Monk to tell the next tale, but the drunken Miller interrupts and insists that his tale should be the next. He tells the story of an impoverished student named Nicholas, who persuades his landlord’s sexy young wife, Alisoun, to spend the night with him. He convinces his landlord, a carpenter named John, that the second flood is coming, and tricks him into spending the night in a tub hanging from the ceiling of his barn. Absolon, a young parish clerk who is also in love with Alisoun, appears outside the window of the room where Nicholas and Alisoun lie together. When Absolon begs Alisoun for a kiss, she sticks her rear end out the window in the dark and lets him kiss it. Absolon runs and gets a red-hot poker, returns to the window, and asks for another kiss; when Nicholas sticks his bottom out the window and farts, Absolon brands him on the buttocks. Nicholas’s cries for water make the carpenter think that the flood has come, so the carpenter cuts the rope connecting his tub to the ceiling, falls down, and breaks his arm. The Reeve’s Prologue and Tale Because he also does carpentry, the Reeve takes offense at the Miller’s tale of a stupid carpenter, and counters with his own tale of a dishonest miller. The Reeve tells the story of two students, John and Alayn, who go to the mill to watch the miller grind their corn, so that he won’t have a chance to steal any. But the miller unties their horse, and while they chase it, he steals some of the flour he has just ground for them. By the time the students catch the horse, it is dark, so they spend the night in the miller’s house. That night, Alayn seduces the miller’s daughter, and John seduces his wife. When the miller wakes up and finds out what has happened, he tries to beat the students. His wife, thinking that her husband is actually one of the students, hits the miller over the head with a staff. The students take back their stolen goods and leave. The Cook’s Prologue and Tale The Cook particularly enjoys the Reeve’s Tale, and offers to tell another funny tale. The tale concerns an apprentice named Perkyn who drinks and dances so much that he is called “Perkyn Reveler.” Finally,


Whose controversial activities were based at 32 Ambleside Avenue, Streatham, South London?

GEOFFREY LEVY pays tribute to Cynthia Payne who traded girls for Luncheon Vouchers | Daily Mail Online comments Even for hard-bitten vice officers who thought they’d seen everything, the extraordinary scene greeting detectives raiding an austere-looking Edwardian house in the middle of the day came as a shock. Crowded in the hallway were 53 middle-aged and elderly men, with a queue snaking up the stairs to the bedrooms where 13 lithesome girls, some naked, were operating what was, in effect, a human conveyor belt system. Each man was clutching a Luncheon Voucher to be handed over in exchange for their personal requirements. For some this would be ordinary sex, for others something a little more flamboyant, perhaps involving two girls. A few were in lingerie and waiting to be spanked. All with food and drink thrown in. Madam: Cynthia Payne traded girls for Luncheon Vouchers from an Edwardian house - her clients included MPs, vicars, a peer, company chiefs and barristers The men included several vicars, a peer of the realm, an Irish MP, company chiefs and several barristers. For some such a scene can only represent appalling depravity. For most, however, it’s so absurdly comic that even now, 37 years later, it is still capable of raising the nation’s spirits — especially the use of Luncheon Vouchers, which in those days were a perk given by companies to employees to pay for meals. That police raid in Streatham, South London, in 1978 introduced us to the chirpy little chatterbox who was running the house of pleasure — Cynthia Payne, or Madam Cyn, as she enjoyed being known. She wasn’t running a bawdy house, she endlessly explained over the years. She was simply having a party.     More from Geoffrey Levy for the Daily Mail...   VIEW FULL ARCHIVE Madam Cyn died aged 82 on Sunday, still living in the same road, still beguiling us with her saucy manner, her little hands, as always, covered in rings. No one would have expected, on the day police burst in, that the woman in charge would become a celebrity, even a folk hero, the subject of a biography and two films, in one of which she was played by Julie Walters. S he even stood for Parliament — once in a Kensington by-election for the ‘Payne and Pleasure’ party demanding a change in the sex laws, and then again in her home territory of Streatham. She didn’t really expect to be elected, and wasn’t. But she believed in the cause of legalised prostitution. And how she loved the limelight. No other woman earning a living from the oldest profession has ever created so much fun, or fomented so much anger — even in high places — at laws which forbade, as she saw it, something which did more good than harm. But had it not been for Judge David West-Russell, she might have slipped back into obscurity. When the raid came to trial in 1980 the judge, who noted this was her fifth conviction for keeping a brothel, sentenced her to 18 months — a punishment so severe it caused a public outcry. And so began a national debate. A Commons motion deploring her imprisonment was signed by 30 MPs of all parties. They included Sam Silkin, a former Labour Attorney-General, as well as Tony Benn. Their point was that she posed no threat to the community. If anyone should be jailed, they reasoned, it should be her customers, who weren’t even named. The prominent Conservative Anthony Beaumont-Dark said the prosecution had made fools of the police. ‘People are wondering why squads of policemen are launching punitive raids on a bit of harmless fun rather than getting on with the real job of hammering rapists, burglars and muggers.’ Another Tory, ladies’ man Sir Nicholas Fairbairn, declared Cynthia Payne should be mentioned in the Honours List for keeping the nation amused and that the police should concentrate on ‘matters of national importance’. On appeal the sentence was reduced to six months, and she served four in Holloway. By the time she emerged, Cynthia Payne was not just Madam Cyn, but had become the star of what was to be Britain’s greatest, and longest-running real-life sex comedy. She was driven awa


Who in 1953 appeared on the cover of the first issue of Playboy magazine?

The First Playboy Magazine, December 1953 The First Playboy Magazine The First Playboy Magazine The First Edition of Playboy Featured Marilyn Monroe Portrait of American publisher Hugh Hefner sitting in front of a wall collage of female centerfolds from his men's magazine "Playboy" which he launched in 1953.  (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated September 16, 2016. In December 1953, 27-year-old Hugh Hefner published the very first Playboy magazine. This first edition of Playboy was 44-pages long and had no date on its cover because Hefner wasn't sure there would be a second edition. In that first run, Hefner sold 54,175 copies of Playboy magazine at 50 cents each. The first edition sold so well because Marilyn Monroe was the "Sweetheart of the Month" (which was thereafter termed "playmate"). On the front cover of the first edition of Playboy, Marilyn Monroe appeared waving her hand. Inside, Marilyn Monroe bared it all in the centerfold. (Monroe did not pose nude specifically for Playboy; Hefner had purchased the picture from a local printer who made calendars.) This first edition of the magazine is also the only Playboy that does not have Hugh Hefner's name inside. On the first page, Hefner humorously wrote, "We want to make it clear from the very start, we aren't a 'family magazine.' If you're somebody's sister, wife or mother-in-law and picked us up by mistake, please pass us along to the man in your life and get back to your Ladies Home Companion."


Who was the first Tudor King of England?

About Henry VII TUDOR (King of England) The Bridgeman Art Library   This shrewdness in establishing himself so securely from the    outset, and his subsequent policies, must surely have been the result of Henry's forethought in the years of his exile. He had not fought for the    throne without planning how he would hold onto it, though he lacked any    experience in kingship. All Henry's work in the years of his reign had the    underlying factor of his determination to make his position, and that of    his heirs, secure. At home he built up a strong government, based on    financial solvency and popular support; abroad, he sought recognition of    his position from his fellow-monarchs and a prestige among them which    would impress his own subjects. His use of Parliament is a case in point. The days had not yet come    when there would be a national outcry if Parliament did not meet regularly    to have its say in government; at the end of the 15th century    the summoning of a Parliament would be more likely to elicit national    groans that the King wanted his subjects to grant him taxes. Members'    bills were certainly presented, debated, and enacted, but the Commons knew    that this was a concession dependent on their first granting the King his    demands. Henry did indeed need taxation, but he also made use of    Parliament to bring in his own bills, measures which reinforced his    position mainly through establishing and extending the powers of his    executive. At the same time he made sure that no charges of over-taxing his people    could be brought against him--a sure way to encourage rebellion. In the    first 12 years of his reign, he called only six Parliaments: by the end of    that period he had laid a solid financial foundation of government and    enacted the main body of his legislation. In the second 12 years he called    only one Parliament. So well did the King use his sources of revenue,    making the most of every asset, that he had no need to trouble the Lords    and Commons. It was in the financial sphere that Henry's genius was most    apparent. This is not to say that he was an innovator; the Yorkist kings    had shown themselves adept at financial administration, but Henry VII so    refined their procedures of revenue collection and the apportioning of    money to government needs that, by his personal supervision, he made the    Crown solvent for the first time in many years and, at his death, left an    immense reserve to his heir. Apart from the taxes voted by Parliament, Henry induced the Commons to    enact the return to the Crown of most of the royal lands which had been    alienated since 1455; by the ingenious device of having Parliament declare    that he had been King on the day before Bosworth , he turned into traitors    all those who had fought against him--and was thus able to claim their    estates as forfeit for treason. By this extension of Crown lands, and by    their efficient administration, Henry increased their value, by the end of    his reign, to some _35,000 per annum. Added to this, Henry had persuaded    his first Parliament to grant him customs revenue for the whole of his    life -by encouraging trade through international diplomacy, he increased    customs yield; by farming out his dues he ensured maximum efficiency of    collection and ensured the highest feasible income; he was receiving    almost _ 40,000 per annum by the end of his reign. Through improving the    efficiency of his courts, the King could also rely on an income from "the profits of justice," i.e. from fines. And of course he had    the ago-old "feudal dues" of medieval kingship, from the    nobility, though it was only in the second half of the reign that he came    to rely on the unscrupulous ingenuity of Morton , Empson , and Dudley, his hated collectors, for the increased fruits of his    traditional revenue. Henry VII along with Richard Empson


Kunzite Gemstone and Jewelry Information: Pink Spodumene - GemSelect Kunzite Origin and Gemstone Sources Back to Top Kunzite was first discovered in Connecticut, USA. The first significant commercial deposit was discovered 1902 in the Pala region of San Diego, California, where morganite ( pink beryl ) was also discovered. The most important deposits of kunzite are from Minas Gerais, Brazil, but most of the current supply is from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Other sources include Madagascar, Myanmar and the USA. Smaller gem quality deposits have also been found in Canada, Russia, Mexico, Sweden and Western Australia. Buying Kunzite and Determining Kunzite Value Back to Top Kunzite Color Kunzite is usually pale but it can sometimes be bright and quite intense. Kunzite colors range from light pink to saturated pink; lilac to lavender, and from light violet to pink-violet. Its color is owed to traces of manganese. Color is known to fade with prolonged exposure to strong light. Kunzite is strongly pleochroic, resulting in different color intensities (usually pink, clear and violet) depending on the angle it is viewed from. The tops and bottoms of crystals will show the deepest color. Kunzite Clarity and Luster Kunzite occurs with excellent transparency. Though most stones are very clean, some stones can show frequently aligned inclusions such as tubes or fractures. Eye clean stones are considered to be the most desirable, but they do not necessarily demand higher premiums as with other gem types. Kunzite exhibits a vitreous luster when polished. Kunzite Cut and Shape Kunzite is commonly faceted with an emerald step-cut. It is also often found with Portuguese-cut, since the extra facets enhance its brilliance. Kunzite exhibits strong pleochroism, requiring lapidaries to properly orient the cut in order to maximize color. Cutting can be a real challenge due to its perfect cleavage, splintery fracture and strong pleochroism. The most common shapes include ovals, rounds, cushions and octagons (emerald cut), as well as fancy hearts and trillions. Kunzite Treatment Most kunzite is not typically treated or enhanced in any way. However, some brownish and green-violet stones may be heated to about 300°F (150°C) to improve color. Irradiation is another form of treatment used to treat color, but this is not as common as regular heating. Kunzite Gemological Properties: Back to Top Chemical Formula: Kunzite: Related or Similar Gemstones: Back to Top Yellow Spodumene Kunzite belongs to the spodumene family , which is known to produce a few different varieties of gemstone, including the more common ' yellow spodumene' and the green form of 'hiddenite' . There is also a faint blue to green-blue form of spodumene as well as a multicolored variety, but these are not typically used or faceted as gemstones. The colorless form of spodumene is sometimes referred to as 'triphane'. Kunzite is closely associated with pink morganite and pink tourmaline , which are also very popular as pink jewelry gemstones . Pink spinel and pink sapphire can sometimes be mistaken for kunzite, but kunzite is much softer and is available in much larger sizes. Most pink sapphire and spinel gemstones are less than 1 carat in weight, but kunzite is rarely seen in sizes of less than a few carats. Kunzite Metaphysical and Crystal Healing Properties Back to Top Some consider kunzite to be a modern-day birthstone for February, but this view lacks the support of traditionalists. The wearer of a kunzite gemstone is believed to be blessed with good fortune. Kunzite is said to help its wearer to understand and interact better with others. Kunzite is sometimes referred to as the 'evening stone' because of its sensitivity to sunlight and heat. Kunzite's pink color is said to bond the energies of the heart and mind. For this reason, it is often referred to as a 'stone of balance'. It is believed that kunzite can help enhance communication between lovers and help broken marriages and broken hearts. Physically, kunzite is thought to help with lung disorders. In antiquity, as well as in