Whose debut novel was the 1969 book The Edible Woman?

Edible Woman, The: Margaret Atwood: Amazon.com: Books Edible Woman, The Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Next Special Offers and Product Promotions Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . New York Times best sellers Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more Product Details Publisher: Atlantic-Little Brown; First Edition edition (1969) ASIN: B001M5A8OA Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces By Dianna Setterfield on January 13, 2003 Format: Paperback I will have to admit that curiosity is the prime reason for reading this book. The back cover blurb doesn't give much by way of details of the actual storyline, just that the main character feels like she is being eaten. I couldn't stop myself from reading this book after reading that! However, the story wasn't exactly what I was expecting, although it was still pretty good. Set in Canada in the late 1960s, the women's role in life is slowly trying to break free from the 50s television version of the housewife that vacuums in pearls and heels. Marian, a recent college graduate, considers herself a pretty independent woman. Even her relationship with her boyfriend, Peter, doesn't get in the way of her independence. She lives on her own with her roommate and best friend, Ainsley, and she makes her own living as copywriter for a survey service. But when, out of the blue, Peter proposes marriage, strange things start happening. Marian begins to feel consumed with making plans, quitting her job, moving in with Peter, and settling down for her role as housewife. All of a sudden she can't eat certain things and she has strange panic attacks that come from nowhere. Her freedom is being threatened, but Marian sees no way out. Or is there? While Marian's story is the core of this novel, the host of supporting characters intrigued me the most. Ainsley decides she wants to have a baby and begins her search to find the lucky man to help her out. Marian's friend, Clara, and her husband, Joe, provide a stunning example of what married/family life will be like (and not always in a good way). Then there's Duncan, a man who answers the door when Marian is out doing surveys, who has his own issues. Read more › 82 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Michael Battaglia on December 26, 2001 Format: Paperback I've got a few Atwood books and this is by far the oldest one, so if it's not her writing debut (as opposed to poetry, which I think she did as well) it's pretty close and I have to say that I was pretty impressed with how strong her narrative voice was and how confident the book feels. Reading it you get a sense that the author knows exactly what she's doing and how to go about it. That sense makes the book that much more fun to read, even if it's not going to be recognized as one of her absolute masterpieces. The story concerns a woman named Marian, presumably in her mid-twenties, who after getting engaged starts to lose her desire to eat most kinds of food. But even that description is a tad misleading because the eating aspect doesn't even come into play until almost halfway through the book. Indeed those looking for a feminist version of "Thinner" should probably go the other way right now. Instead it's an examination of a woman's role in both society and marriage and that gives the story more weight, balancing the often


Which country is ruled by the holder of the Chrysanthemum throne?

Takeda Chrysanthemum Throne Achievement 2 Hour Abortion Europa Universalis 4 - YouTube Takeda Chrysanthemum Throne Achievement 2 Hour Abortion Europa Universalis 4 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 Mar 15, 2014 Welcome to Shenryyr2 plays Takeda in Europa Universalis 4. This is an achievement run for Chrysanthemum Throne in Japan EU4. I'm pretty sure I did what I needed to do here, but oh well. bugs can strike at any time! ☑ Viewed? ☐ Liked? ☐ Subscribed?


For which 1967 film, based on a novel by Charles Webb, did Mike Nichols win the Oscar for Best Director?

1967 Academy Awards® Winners and History Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) Actor: "Bonnie          And Clyde" , Dustin Hoffman in "The           Graduate" , Paul Newman in "Cool            Hand Luke" , Spencer Tracy in "Guess Who's Coming         to Dinner" Actress: "The          Graduate" , Faye Dunaway in "Bonnie           And Clyde" , Edith Evans in "The Whisperers",         Audrey Hepburn in "Wait Until Dark" Supporting Actor: GEORGE KENNEDY in "Cool Hand Luke" ,         John Cassavetes in "The Dirty Dozen", Gene Hackman         in "Bonnie          And Clyde" , Cecil Kellaway in "Guess Who's Coming         to Dinner", Michael J. Pollard in Supporting Actress: ESTELLE PARSONS in "Bonnie          And Clyde" , Carol Channing in "Thoroughly Modern         Millie", Mildred Natwick in "Barefoot in the Park",         Beah Richards in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", Katharine         Ross in Director: MIKE NICHOLS for "The          Graduate" , Richard Brooks for "In Cold Blood",         Norman Jewison for "In the Heat of the          Night" , Stanley Kramer for "Guess Who's Coming         to Dinner", Arthur Penn for "Bonnie          And Clyde" The          Oscar ceremony in April 1968 was delayed by two days (and held          on April 10) due to Martin Luther King's assassination on April          4th and subsequent funeral. This was the second time in Academy          history that the ceremony was postponed (it was also delayed          in 1938 and 1981). This year marked the first year that the cinematography          categories were merged back together - after 28 years. No longer          would there be a distinction between color and black-and-white          films. This would also be true for the categories of Art Direction          and Costume Design. The Oscar race was remarkably even between four          of the five nominees. The films nominated for Best Picture          in 1967 reflected the changing and schizophrenic times: two films with black-racial themes (both starring           Sidney Poitier) one film with a graphically-violent ending one film reflecting the changing mores between           the generations and the fifth - a fanciful children's story The ultimate (surprise) compromise winner in          the Best Picture category was director Norman Jewison's engrossing          thriller-murder mystery and sleeper comedy/drama film, In           the Heat of the Night (with seven nominations and five          wins - Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Film          Editing, and Best Sound). It illustrated the racial tension,          prejudice, and eventual mutual respect and camaraderie expressed          between a black police detective from the North (Philadelphia)          and a Southern racist, white police chief in the small Mississippi          town of Sparta, where both were compelled to work together          on the same homicide case. The film, with a non-white actor          in a lead acting role, was so controversial that it couldn't          be filmed in the Deep South, so the sets were recreated in          various small towns in two states: Sparta, Freeburg, and Belleville,          Illinois, and Dyersburg, Tennessee. It was unusual for the Academy to honor an old-fashioned,          murder 'who-dun-it' as Best Picture. [Only a few traditional          murder mysteries where the 'killer' is unveiled in the final          moments have ever been nominated as Best Picture - The           Thin Man (1934) and The            Maltese Falcon (1941) . In the             Heat of the Night was the first detective mystery


What is the seat of the Duke of Northumberland?

Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. - NYPL Digital Collections Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. Type of Resource Library division & collection with this item: LIBRARY DIVISION Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. Collection Source identifier: ILN (Hades Legacy Identifier / Struc ID) Physical Description NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b17112970 Barcode: 33333159475421 Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 1aca1460-c53d-012f-4bec-58d385a7bc34 Rights Statement The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. Item timeline of events 2018 MLA Format Art and Picture Collection,    The New York Public Library. "Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland." The New York Public Library Digital Collections.      1858-06-12.     http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e2-ed81-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 Chicago/Turabian Format Art and Picture Collection,    The New York Public Library. "Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland."     New York Public Library Digital Collections.     Accessed January 20, 2017.     http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e2-ed81-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 APA Format Art and Picture Collection,    The New York Public Library.       (1858-06-12). Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. Retrieved from http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e2-ed81-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 Wikipedia Citation <ref name=NYPL>{{cite web | url=http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e2-ed81-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 | title= (still image) Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland., (1858-06-12) }} |author=Digital Collections, The New York Public Library |accessdate=January 20, 2017 |publisher=The New York Public Library, Astor, Lennox, and Tilden Foundation}}</ref>


Which country's flag is made up of three equal horizontal bands of red, white and red?

Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the


"From which Shakespeare play does the line, ""My salad days, when I was green in judgement."" come?"

Salad Days Salad Days William Shakespeare Quotes Home "Salad Days" - A Famous Quote by William Shakespeare This famous quote originated in the play by William Shakespeare. This section provides answers to the following questions about this famous Shakespeare quote: Who said that? Which play the quote come from? What was the name of the speaker? In which Act or Scene can the whole quote, or saying, be found? Shakespeare Quote - "Salad Days" When I was green in judgment, cold in blood, To say as I said then! Antony And Cleopatra Act 1, Scene 5   Famous Shakespeare Quote Although set in different times many of the most famous quotes about life and love by William Shakespeare are still relevant today.  Did you know that William Shakespeare is credited by the Oxford English Dictionary with the introduction of nearly 3,000 words into the language. It's no wonder that expressions from his works in literature, including the "Salad Days" quote, are an 'anonymous' part of the English language. Many people continue to use this "Salad Days" quote by William Shakespeare in famous quotes about life. "Salad Days"


What is the seat of the Duke of Norfolk?

History of Arundel Castle History The Norman keep before restoration, by James Canter c.1770 There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the dry moat, and constructed in 1068: followed by the gatehouse in 1070. Under his will, King Henry I (1068-1135) settled the Castle and lands in dower on his second wife, Adeliza of Louvain. Three years after his death she married William d'Albini II, who built the stone shell keep on the motte. King Henry II (1133-89), who built much of the oldest part of the stone Castle, in 1155 confirmed William d'Albini II as Earl of Arundel, with the Honour and Castle of Arundel. Apart from the occasional reversion to the Crown, Arundel Castle has descended directly from 1138 to the present day, carried by female heiresses from the d'Albinis to the Fitzalans in the 13th century and then from the Fitzalans to the Howards in the 16th century and it has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years. From the 15th to the 17th centuries the Howards were at the forefront of English history, from the Wars of the Roses, through the Tudor period to the Civil War. Among the famous members of the Howard family are the 2nd Duke of Norfolk (1443-1524), the victor of Flodden, Lord Howard of Effingham, who with Sir Francis Drake repelled the Armada in 1588, the Earl of Surrey, the Tudor poet and courtier, and the 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554), uncle of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, both of whom became wives of King Henry VIII (1491-1547). These were politically dangerous times: the 'Poet' Earl was executed in 1547; his father, the 3rd Duke of Norfolk only escaped the death penalty because King Henry VIII died the night before the execution was due and the 4th Duke (1536-72) was beheaded for plotting to marry Mary Queen of Scots. There have been two cardinals and a saint in the Howard family; St Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel (1557-95) died in the Tower of London for his faith. By contrast, his son, the 'Collector' 14th Earl (1585-1646), as his nickname suggests, was responsible for many of the treasures which can be seen today. The results of all this history are concentrated at the Castle, which houses a fascinating collection of fine furniture dating from the 16th century, tapestries, clocks, and portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Mytens, Lawrence, Reynolds, Canaletto and others. Personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots and a selection of historical, religious and heraldic items from the Duke of Norfolk's collection are also on display. During the Civil War (1642-45), the Castle was badly damaged when it was twice besieged, first by Royalists who took control, then by Cromwell's Parliamentarian force led by William Waller. Nothing was done to rectify the damage until about 1718 when Thomas, the 8th Duke of Norfolk (1683-1732) carried out some repairs. Charles Howard, the 11th Duke (1746-1815), known to posterity as the 'Drunken Duke' and friend of the Prince Regent subsequently carried out further restoration. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) came from Osborne House with her husband, Prince Albert, for three days in 1846, for which the bedroom and library furniture were specially commissioned and made by a leading London furniture designer. Her portrait by William Fowler was also specially commissioned by the 13th Duke in 1843. The building we see now owes much to Henry,15th Duke of Norfolk (1847-1917) and the restoration project was completed in 1900. It was one of the first English country houses to be fitted with electric light, integral fire fighting equipment, service lifts and central heating. The gravity fed domestic water supply also supplied the town. Electricity cost over £36,000 to install, but the splendidly carved chimneypiece in the Drawing Room only cost £150!


in which year was the Duke of Marlborough victorious at the Battle of Blenheim?

Battle of Blenheim Battle of Blenheim The Duke of Marlborough’s spectacular defeat of the hitherto invincible French army of Louis XIV The Duke of Marlborough leads the attack at the Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession: picture by Harry Payne The previous battle in the British Battles series is the Siege of Basing House The next battle in the War of the Spanish Succession is the Battle of Ramillies Battle: Blenheim War: Spanish Succession Date of the Battle of Blenheim: 2nd August 1704 (Old Style) (13th August 1704 New Style).  The dates in this page are given in the Old Style.  To translate to the New Style add 11 days Place of the Battle of Blenheim: On the Danube in Southern Germany. Combatants at the Battle of Blenheim: British, Austrians, Hungarians, Hanoverians, Prussians, Danes and Hessians against the French and Bavarians. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough: Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession Generals at the Battle of Blenheim: The Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy against Marshall Tallard, Marshall Marsin and the Elector of Bavaria. Size of the armies at the Battle of Blenheim: There is considerable dissent on the size of the respective armies. The French and Bavarian armies probably comprised 60,000 men (69 battalions of foot and 128 squadrons of horse) and around 60 guns. The Allied army comprised 56,000 men (51 battalions of foot and 92 squadrons of horse), of which 16,000 (14 battalions of foot and 18 squadrons of horse and dragoons) were British and 52 guns. There is considerable variation in the numbers attributed to the French and Bavarian armies: some authorities put their strength as high as 72,000 men with 200 guns. French sources quoted by Sullivan in his book “The Irish Brigades” give the relative strengths as: French and Bavarians: 43,900 men, in 78 battalions and 127 squadrons, with 90 cannon. British and Allies: 60,150 men in 66 battalions and 181 squadrons, with 66 cannon (French battalions having 400 men to the Allied 500 and the French squadrons 100 to the Allied 150). Prince Eugene of Savoy: Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession Uniforms, arms and equipment at the Battle of Blenheim: The British Army of Queen Anne comprised troops of Horse Guards, regiments of horse, dragoons, Foot Guards and foot. In time of war the Department of Ordnance provided companies of artillery, the guns drawn by the horses of civilian contractors. These types of formation were largely standard throughout Europe. In addition the Austrian Empire possessed numbers of irregular light troops; Hussars from Hungary and Bosniak and Pandour troops from the Balkans. During the 18th Century the use of irregulars spread to other armies until every European force employed hussar regiments and light infantry for scouting duties. Horse and dragoons carried swords and short flintlock muskets.  Dragoons had largely completed their transition from mounted infantry to cavalry and were formed into troops rather than companies as had been the practice in the past. However they still used drums rather than trumpets for field signals. Infantry regiments fought in line, armed with flintlock musket and bayonet, orders indicated by the beat of drum. The field unit for infantry was the battalion comprising ten companies, each commanded by a captain, the senior company being of grenadiers. Drill was rudimentary and once battle began formations quickly broke up. The practice of marching in step was in the future. French soldiers marching to join their regiment: Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession: picture by Jean Anthoine Watteau The paramount military force of the period was the French army of Louis XIV, the Sun King. France was at the apex of her power, taxing to the utmost the disparate groupings of European countries that struggled to keep the Bourbons on the western bank of the Rhine and north of the Pyrenees. Marlborough and his British regiments acted as an uncertain mortar in keeping


Which Mozart opera of 1781 is set in the aftermath of the Trojan War?

Classical Era Opera: Mozart and Popular Operas - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Classical Era Opera: Mozart and Popular Operas Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must create an account to continue watching Register for a free trial Are you a student or a teacher? I am a student Start Your Free Trial To Continue Watching As a member, you'll also get unlimited access to over lessons in math, English, science, history, and more. Plus, get practice tests, quizzes, and personalized coaching to help you             succeed. Coming up next: Classical Era Composers: Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven You're on a roll. Keep up the good work! Your next lesson will play in 10 seconds 0:04 Classical Era Opera Add to Add to Add to Want to watch this again later? Log in or sign up to add this lesson to a Custom Course. Custom Courses are courses that you create from Study.com lessons. Use them just like other courses to    track progress, access quizzes and exams, and share content. Teachers Organize and share selected lessons with your class. Make planning easier by creating your own custom course. Students Create a new course from any lesson page or your dashboard. From any lesson page: Click "Add to" located below the video player and follow the prompts to name your course and save your lesson. From your dashboard: Click on the "Custom Courses" tab, then click "Create course". Next, go to any lesson page and begin     adding lessons. Edit your Custom Course directly from your dashboard. Personalize: Name your Custom Course and add an optional description or learning objective. Organize: Create chapters to group lesson within your course. Remove and reorder chapters and lessons at any time. Share your Custom Course or assign lessons and chapters. Teacher Edition: Share or assign lessons and chapters by clicking the "Teacher" tab on the lesson or chapter page you want to     assign.     Students' quiz scores and video views will be trackable in your "Teacher" tab. Premium Edition: You can share your Custom Course by copying and pasting the course URL. Only Study.com members will be able to access the     entire course. Create an account to start this course today Try it free for 5 days! Lesson Transcript Instructor: Emma Riggle Emma has taught college Music courses and holds a master's degree in Music History and Literature. Classical era opera offers a dramatic reflection of the society of its time. Read on to learn about opera seria and opera buffa, the two popular styles of Classical era opera. Classical Era Opera If I asked you to name musicians who wrote songs protesting the establishment, my guess is you'd think of the bands like The Rolling Stones before you'd think of Mozart. But during music's Classical era, which lasted from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century, big social changes were happening, and composers were there to portray every step of the story. Some of the era's most outspoken statements about society appeared in the dramatic stories of opera. The Classical era came at a time when people were questioning the power of aristocrats who had ruled Europe for centuries. A contemporary philosophical movement called the The Enlightenment fueled this discussion. Enlightenment thinkers believed in class equality, and they thought that reason and natural human expression could bring about goodness and justice. Upheavals like the American Revolution and the French Revolution resulted from Enlightenment thinking. There were two popular styles of Classical opera. Taken together, they're a great illustration of the Enlightenment-era struggle between upper and lower classes. One style was opera seria, an older variety of opera with plots that celebrated the power of the aristocracy'. The other was opera buffa, a new style with plots that questioned authority and featured everyday characters. Opera Seria Opera seria is Italian for serious opera. This solemn style was


In which constellation is Spica the brightest star?

Spica is a whirling double star | Brightest Stars | EarthSky Spica is a whirling double star By Deborah Byrd and Larry Sessions in Brightest Stars | April 23, 2016 Spica is a binary star, with two stars larger and hotter than the sun, telescopically indistinguishable from a single point of light. The star Spica is also called Alpha Virginis, because it is the brightest star in Virgo. Its color is distinctly blue-white, even to the eye. Photo by Fred Espenak. Read more about Spica at Fred Espenak’s website. Spica looks like one star, but it is at least two stars, both larger and hotter than our sun, orbiting only 18 million kilometers (11 million miles) apart. That’s in contrast to 150 million kilometers for Earth’s distance from our sun. Their mutual gravity distorts each star into an egg shape, with the pointed ends facing each other as they whirl around, completing a single orbit in only four days. Follow the links below to learn more about Spica, brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden. Spica science. Follow the arc to Arcturus, and speed on to Spica. Daniel McVey captured this image of the star Spica and the planet Mars on March 26, 2014. Spica is near Mars for much of 2014. How to see Spica. The best evening views of Spica come from spring to late summer when this star arcs across the southern sky. Spica rises in the east-southeast as the sunset glow fades in mid-April. At that time, it is visible most of the night. Two months later it beams at its highest point to the south in early evening. By the end of August, Spica can be viewed only briefly in the west-southwestern sky as darkness falls. Here’s how you can speed on to find Spica. First look for the Big Dipper in the northern sky. The Dipper is highest in the sky in spring and summer. Notice that the Big Dipper has a bowl and a long, curved handle. Find the Dipper, and then follow the curve of its handle outward, away from the Dipper itself. The first bright star you come to is orange Arcturus , but if you continue past it in the curving path, the next bright star is Spica. Scouts and stargazers remember this trick with the saying: Follow the arc to Arcturus, and speed on to Spica. Virgo? Here’s your constellation Spica is the brightest light in the constellation Virgo the Maiden, and it is the 15th brightest star visible from anywhere on Earth. It’s virtually the same brightness as Antares in the constellation Scorpius, so sometimes Antares is listed as the 15th and Spica as the 16th brightest. No matter. Identify this beautiful blue-white star, and – with the Big Dipper’s help to spot it in the sky – it’ll be your friend for life. Classical illustration of the constellation Virgo the Maiden, via constellationsofwords.com. History and mythology of Spica. Spica is from the Latin word for “ear,” and the general connotation is that it refers to an “ear of wheat.” Indeed, the star and the constellation Virgo itself were sometimes associated with the Greek goddess of the harvest, Ceres. There are many names and stories for Spica’s constellation – Virgo – in mythology, and by association with Spica as well. Fewer stories refer to Spica independently. Many classical references refer to Virgo’s stars as a goddess or with some association with wheat or the harvest. In Greece and Rome she typically was Astraea, the very personification of Justice; or Persephone, daughter of Ceres. In Egypt, Virgo was identified with Isis, and Spica was considered her lute bearer. In ancient China, Spica was a special star of spring known as the Horn. One Arabic name was Azimech, derived from words meaning Defenseless One or Solitary One. This title may be in reference to Spica’s solitary status with no other bright stars nearby. But Spica is not the most solitary star. That honor goes to Fomalhaut , sometimes called the Autumn Star. Artist’s concept of Spica from hypothetical planet. Image credit: Glyphweb.com Spica science. Spica is about 262 light-years away, based on data from the Hipparcos Space Astrometry Mission of the 1990s. Spica is a binary star, with two stars wh


Who replaced James Harding in 2013 as editor of The Times?

Harding hires former Times deputy as managing editor of BBC news | Media | The Guardian James Harding Harding hires former Times deputy as managing editor of BBC news Keith Blackmore was deputy editor of Times under Harding, who has also hired Jonathan Munro of ITV News James Harding has hired his former deputy as managing editor of BBC News. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters Thursday 28 November 2013 12.11 EST First published on Thursday 28 November 2013 12.11 EST Close This article is 3 years old James Harding has hired his former Times deputy, Keith Blackmore, to be managing editor of BBC news and current affairs. The BBC's mission to rebuild the tarnished reputation of its news operation has led Harding to also look to outside its own ranks in appointing a new head of news gathering, ITV News deputy editor Jonathan Munro. Blackmore, who left the Times in August after a career spanning 25 years, briefly took over as the newspaper as interim editor between Harding's departure in December appointment of John Witherow in early 2013. When Harding stood down as editor of the Times in December he singled out Blackmore for praise calling him a "man of decency, judgment [and] taste" . In the newly created BBC News managing editor role he will be responsible for negotiating contracts for senior journalists and presenters, editorial projects and career development. Most larger newspapers have managing editors looking after contracts, expenses and other staffing and editorial budget matters, but the role is less common in broadcast newsrooms. Munro replaces Fran Unsworth as head of newsgathering. Unsworth was appointed deputy director of BBC News earlier this year after a period as acting director prior to Harding's arrival. He announced his departure from ITV News producer ITN on Wednesday after 26 years. He is understood to have been a contender for the ITV News editor job that went to Geoff Hill in September, following Deborah Turness's departure to NBC. ITV News moved quickly to replace Munro by appointing Tim Singleton, former assistant editor, newsgathering, as its new director of newsgathering. In the last eight years he has been responsible for bringing in three Baftas in a row, for coverage of earthquakes in China and Haiti and the Cumbria murders. ITV News is seeking a new deputy editor. • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email media@theguardian.com or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication". • To get the latest media news to your desktop or mobile, follow MediaGuardian on Twitter and Facebook .


Which country's flag is made up of three equal vertical bands of green, white and green?


Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous USA, is in which range?

Climbing Mount Whitney: Highest Mountain in California Elevation: 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) Prominence: 10,071 feet (3,070 meters) Location: Sierra Nevada, California. Coordinates: 36.578581 N / -118.291995 W Map: USGS 7.5 minute toporgraphic map Mount Whitney First Ascent: First ascent by Charles Begole, A. H. Johnson, and John Luca on August 18, 1873.   Highest Mountain in Lower 48 States Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States or the lower 48 states. The only American mountains higher than Whitney are in Alaska , which has seven higher peaks including Denali , the highest peak in North America. Mount Whitney is the second highest ultra-prominent peak in the Lower 48 U.S. states with 10,071 feet of prominence and is the 81st most prominent peak in the world.   Mount Whitney Facts and Statistics Mount Whitney, because of its height, has many unique attributes: Highest mountain in California. 81st most prominent mountain in the world. 24th highest mountain in North America. continue reading below our video LeBron vs. Michael: Who's Better? High point of Sequoia National Park . High point of Inyo and Tulare Counties in California. Summit is the southern end point of the 211-mile John Muir Trail. Near Lowest Point in North America Mount Whitney ironically lies only 76 miles from Badwater, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level in Death Valley National Park .   Vertical Rise of East Side of Mt. Whitney Mount Whitney has a huge vertical rise, towering 10,778 feet (3,285 meters) above the town of Lone Pine in the Owens Valley to the east.   Whitney is in Sierra Nevada Mount Whitney is on the Sierra Crest, a long row of high peaks in the north-south trending Sierra Nevada mountain range. Whitney and the Sierra Nevada are a fault block range with its steep fault scarp on the east and a long gradual incline on the west.   Mount Whitney is Growing The exact elevation of Mount Whitney has risen over the years as technology has improved. A brass USGS benchmark on the summit lists the elevation as 14,494 feet (4,418 meters), while a National Park Service summit plaque gives it as 14,494.811 feet. Today Whitney’s elevation is considered to be 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) by the National Geodetic Survey. Stay tuned, it might still be growing!   High Point of Sequoia National Park Mount Whitney’s east side is in Inyo National Forest , while its west side lies in Sequoia National Park . It is also in John Muir Wilderness Area and Sequoia National Park Wilderness Area, making it subject to wilderness regulations.   Named for Geologist Josiah Whitney The California Geological Survey named the peak for Josiah Whitney, California’s State Geologist and survey chief, in July, 1864. A glacier on Mount Shasta was also named for him.   1864: Clarence King Attempts Mt. Whitney On the geological expedition that named the mountain in 1864, geologist and climber Clarence King attempted its first ascent but failed. In 1871 King returned to climb Mount Whitney but mistakenly climbed Mount Langley instead, which was six miles away. He returned in 1873 to rectify his error and climbed his mountain nemesis, unfortunately three other parties had already climbed Whitney, including the first ascent a scant month previously. Clarence King later wrote about the peak: “For years our chief, Professor Whitney has made brave campaigns into the unknown realm of Nature. Against low prejudice & dull indifference he has led the survey of California onward to success. There stand for him two monuments, one a great report made by his own hand; another the loftiest peak in the Union, begun for him in the planet’s youth & sculptured of enduring granite by the slow hand of Time.”   1873: First Ascent of Mount Whitney Charles Begole, A. H. Johnson, and John Luca, fishermen from Lone Pine, made the first known ascent of Mount Whitney on August 18, 1873. They renamed it Fisherman’s Peak. The United States Geological Survey, however, decided in 1891 that the peak would remain as Mount Whitney. After World War II


Which series of novels by L M Montgomery is set on and around Prince Edward Island?

L.M. Montgomery | Tourism Prince Edward Island L.M. Montgomery L.M. Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on the north shore of Prince Edward Island in 1874 and raised in Cavendish by her grandparents. It was here that she penned her most famous novel, Anne of Green Gables, which is beloved around the globe and has been translated into 15 different languages.  While Anne of Green Gables was named #14 on NPR’s Top 100 Teen Novels list , Lucy Maud penned many other novels and short pieces of fiction . The story of Anne spanned a series of eight novels, and other best-sellers included Emily of New Moon, Jane of Lantern Hill, Pat of Silver Bush, and The Story Girl. Many of her works went on to receive film adaptations .  Interested in learning more about L.M. Montgomery? See below for clubs and research dedicated to the author or check out the L.M. Montgomery Institute website . Her personal scrapbooks and book covers can be viewed here.  Anne of Green Gables Society Avonlea, PO Box 491 Kensington, PEI C0B 1M0


Of which Irish county is Ennis the county town?

Ennis - County Clare - Ireland View County Clare Ennis - Inis - Holm Location of Ennis Ennis Town is located in the West of Ireland in County Clare. Ennis is the county town of Clare and is situated on the River Fergus close to where the river flows into the Shannon Estuary. History of Ennis Ennis is a town of narrow and winding streets and is home to traditional Irish music with year round music festivals and trad sessions throughout the town. The ruins of the Franciscan Friary, founded is 1242 by the O'Briens of Thomond, is located in the centre of Ennis town. The tomb of Mc Mahon lies here, known as the Royal Tomb it displays carvings representing the Passion of our Lord. The column in the centre of the town is there to commemorate Daniel O'Connell, the county's representative in the House of Commons from 1828 to 1831. Ennis Visitor Attractions Transport Aeroplane: Shannon Airport is the closest airport to Ennis Town - 24km. Click here for details on Irish Airports . Train: A train service operates to Ennis station. Timetables can be viewed by logging onto Irish Rail web site Bus: A bus service operates for Ennis. The bus stop is located at the main bus station. Timetables can be viewed by logging onto Bus Eireann web site Car Hire: Ennis Accommodation Listings Elmdale, B&B Elmdale is a perfect base for touring the delights that County Clare has to offer including the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren region and the Aran Islands.We are located 8km from Ennis town on the N18 Route. Season: 2nd January - 23rd December    Occupancy: Bed and Breakfast Selection From Accommodation Listings Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, Cloghran Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport is a stylish, international 4 star hotel next to Dublin Airport terminals, the hotel offers free 24 hour shuttle bus transfers to the airport, free internet access and free parking during your stay. Atlantic Waves, Castlegregory Atlantic Waves is a luxurious, spacious, 4 Star holiday home on sea-front, approved by the Irish Tourist Board. All rooms are tastefully decorated to a very high standard. There are outstanding sea views overlooking Brandon Bay The Westbury Hotel, Dublin City Centre Situated just off Dublin's Grafton St, between Trinity College and St Stephen's Green, The Westbury Hotel is perfectly located to explore the City's most fashionable retail and cultural quarter. Designer stores, cool caf�s and traditional bars abound, whi


How is the Dardanelles campaign of World War I, which took place between April' 1915 and January 1916 better known?

Dardanelles Campaign - World War I - HISTORY.com Google Dardanelles Campaign: Background As the only waterway between the Black Sea in the east and the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Dardanelles was a much-contested area from the beginning of World War I . The stakes for both sides were high: British control over the strait would mean a direct line to the Russian navy in the Black Sea, enabling the supply of munitions to Russian forces in the east and facilitating cooperation between the two sides. The Allies were also competing with the Central Powers for support in the Balkans, and the British hoped that a victory against Turkey would persuade one or all of the neutral states of Greece, Bulgaria and Romania to join the war on the Allied side. Finally, as British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey put it, the approach of such a powerful Allied fleet toward the heart of the Ottoman Empire might provoke a coup d’état in Constantinople, leading Turkey to abandon the Central Powers and return to its earlier neutrality. Did You Know? Winston Churchill was born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace, near Oxford, England. The palace was a gift from Britain’s Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, following his victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Support from the rest of the British war command came none too soon for Winston Churchill (1874-1965), the British first lord of the admiralty (akin to the secretary of the U.S. Navy), who had long been a proponent of an aggressive naval assault against Turkey at the Dardanelles. Though others, especially the French military command, led by Joseph Joffre , argued that the navy should not strike until ground troops could be spared from the Western Front, Churchill pushed to begin immediately. Dardanelles Campaign: March 1915 The attack, planned throughout the winter of 1915, opened on March 18, 1915, when six English and four French battleships headed toward the strait. The Turks were aware that an Allied naval attack on the strait was a strong possibility, and with German help, had greatly improved their defenses in the region. Though the Allies had bombarded and destroyed the Turkish forts near the entrance to the Dardanelles in the days leading up to the attack, the water was heavily mined, forcing the Allied navy to sweep the area before its fleet could set forth. However, the minesweepers did not manage to clear the area completely: Three of the 10 Allied battleships (Britain’s Irresistible and Ocean, and France’s Bouvet) were sunk, and two more were badly damaged. With half the fleet out of commission, the remaining ships were pulled back. Though Churchill argued for the attack to be renewed the next day, claiming, erroneously as it turned out, that the Turks were running low on munitions, the Allied war command opted to delay the naval attack at the Dardanelles and combine it with a ground invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula, which bordered the northern side of the strait. Gallipoli Campaign: April 1915-January 1916 The Allied landing on Gallipoli, which took place on April 25, 1915, met with a fierce Turkish defense inspired by Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal (1881-1938), who was the future president of Turkey and later known as Ataturk, and directed skillfully by the German commander Otto Liman von Sanders. For the remainder of the year, Allied forces, including large contingents from Australia and New Zealand, were effectively held at the beaches where they had landed, hampered by cautious and ineffective leadership from their British commander, Sir Ian Hamilton. Hamilton was replaced near the end of 1915 by Charles Monro, who recommended that the Allies abandon the operation. The armies were fully evacuated by the end of January 1916. Dardanelles and Gallipoli Campaigns: Casualties The failure of the campaign at the Dardanelles and at Gallipoli resulted in heavy casualties—approximately 205,000 for the British Empire and 47,000 for the French (there were also 250,000 Turkish casualties)—and was a serious blow to the reputation of the Allied war command, including that


As at January 2015, which Rugby Union player has scored the most points in the Rugby World Cup final stages, with 277 between 1999 and 2011?

Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Origins At the time of thee 1801 census, Wales had a population of just 587,345, the largest town, Mwerthyr Tydfil, had only 7,705 inhabitants. apart from typical country pursuits and animal blood sports, recreation often consisted of Fives (a crude version of squash), Brando or Brandy (a crude version of Hockey) and Pedestrianism (an early type of athletics). Football was noted in Dongellau in 1850 and early types of football represented by Shrove Tuesday football games were fairly widespread as they were in England. The 'Rugby' game was introduced to Wales by returning people who had traveled widely e.g. clergy and students who had studied in various English educational institutions like Rugby, Oxford, Cambridge etc. and Drovers (men who moved cattle from all parts of West Wales during the middle of the nineteenth century - note: Llandovery was the rendezvous for collecting cattle from the surrounding districts as well as much of the west of Wales). It was also propagated by students studying in Welsh schools where the Rugby rules game had taken a hold e.g. Lampeter College (where Rugby had been introduced by Vice-Principal Rowland Williams around 1850 and, as such, the college makes the claim to have the oldest Rugby football team in Wales albeit a school team). Note: Lampeter Town RFC were also formed around this time were the representatives of Lampeter at the formation of the WRU in 1881. In September, 1875 the South Wales  Football Union was created in Brecon 'with the intention of playing matches with  the principal clubs in the West of England and the neighbourhood - rugby  rules were the adopted code'. The Formation of the WRU The selection of the first official Welsh team by Richard Mullock to face England (who had played internationally for a full decade and that had lost only twice in  their 17 Tests to that time) at Mr Richardson's Field, Blackheath on 19th  February 1881, hastened the formation of what we now know as the Welsh  Rugby Union. Led by the Australian-born, Cambridge  University undergraduate James Bevan, Wales were humiliated as England won its first international with Wales by 7 goals, 1 dropped goal and 6 tries to nil or put into modern scoring 82 - 0. To add insult to injury the English refused to play against them the next  season due to the one sided nature of the game. Obviously this did much to bolster support and discussion on how the team could be improved. The Welsh Rugby Union was duly founded at the Castle Hotel, a coaching inn dating from the seventeenth century, Neath on March 12th 1881. Representatives from 11 clubs: Bangor, Brecon, Cardiff, Lampeter, Llandilo, Llandovery, Llanelli, Merthyr, Newport, Pontypool and Swansea were present and a vote was cast by the representatives to form what was then called the Welsh Rugby Football Union. The meeting took place on the same day that Cardiff beat Llanelli in the fourth  South Wales Challenge Cup Final in Neath. The historic meeting is commemorated at the Castle Hotel to this day with an array of rugby memorabilia on view in their Centenary Room including the plaques of each of the 11 clubs. Swansea president Cyril C Chambers, of Swansea Football Club, was elected the first president of the WRFU and Richard Mullock, of Newport, became the first Honorary Secretary  and Treasurer. The Welsh Rugby Union was run by Walter Rees from his home in Neath for over 50 years. Front row; left to right: Pontypool secretary Colin Tuckwell, WRU Group chief Executive Roger Lewis, WRU president Dennis Gethin, WRU chairman David Pickering, Llandeilo secretary Peter Wynne Williams. Back row; Lampeter secretary Gary Davies, Llandovery chairman Handel Davies, Cardiff secretary Keith Morgan, Llanelli representative David Inkin, Swansea Secretary Bryon Mugford, Merthyr secretary Brian Gerrad, Newport secretary Dennis Bennett, Bangor president Alan Davies, Castle Hotel proprietor Robert Rees, Brecon chairman Norman Williams P


which actor was the maternal grandfather of actress Joely Richardson?

Vanessa Redgrave — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race by follers on August 6, 2014 Place of Birth: Greenwich, London, England Date of Birth: 30 January, 1937 Ethnicity: English Vanessa Redgrave is an English actress and political activist. She is a sibling of actors Corin Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave . Her parents were actors Michael Redgrave (Michael Scudamore Redgrave) and Rachel Kempson, and her grandparents were actors Roy Redgrave and Margaret Scudamore. Her children are actors Natasha Richardson (who is deceased) and Joely Richardson, and screenwriter/filmmaker Carlo Gabriel Nero. Vanessa is married to Italian actor Franco Nero . Vanessa’s paternal grandfather was Roy Redgrave (born George Ellsworthy Redgrave, the son of George Augustus Redgrave and Zoe Beatrice Elsworthy Pym). George was the son of Cornelius Redgrave and Alice Harriet Tilley. Zoe was the daughter of Edward Elsworthy Pym and Anna Nicholson. Vanessa’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Scudamore (born Daisy Bertha Mary Scudamore, the daughter of William George Scudamore and Clara Linington). William was the son of William Scudamore and Mary Bascombe/Bascomb. Vanessa’s maternal grandfather was Eric William Edward Kempson (the son of Frederick Robertson Kempson and Julia Madeleine Jay). Frederick was the son of William Brooke Kempson and Elizabeth Robertson. Julia was the daughter of James Jay. Vanessa’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice Hamilton Ashwell (the daughter of Laurence Thomas Ashwell and Henrietta Maria Kingham). Laurence was the son of Davis Ashwell and Sarah. Sources: Genealogies of Vanessa Redgrave – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com


Mount Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia is in which range?

Mount Kosciuszko - Facts on Highest Peak in Australia Elevation: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Prominence: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Most Prominent Mountain in Australia. Location: Great Dividing Range, New South Wales, Australia. Coordinates: -36.455981 S / 148.263333 W First Ascent: First ascent by an expedition led by Polish explorer Count Pawel Edmund Strzelecki, 1840. Highest Mountain in Australia Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the Australian continent . It is not, however, the highest mountain on Australian territory. Mawson Peak on Heard Island, an Australian territory in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica and between Australia and Africa, is the highest peak in any state and territory in Australia. Mawson Peak, a snow-covered volcano, rises to 9,006 feet (2,745 meters). High Point of Great Dividing Range Mount Kosciuszko is the high point of the Great Dividing Range , a long mountain range that runs along the entire eastern part of Australia from Queensland to Victoria. Mount Kosciuszko itself is in New South Wales a few miles from its border with Victoria. continue reading below our video The Fastest Miles Ever Run Glaciers chiseled out the mountain, leaving glacial features like cirques and moraines, during the Pleistocene Epoch over 20,000 years ago. Kosciuszko National Park Mount Kosciuszko is the centerpiece of 1,664,314-acre Kosciuszko National Park , Australia largest national park. The park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977 for its many unusual alpine plants and animals. The alpine zone on Mount Kosciuszko includes many rare and endemic plants and flowers that are found nowhere else in the world. Snowiest Place in Australia The Mount Kosciuszko area is the coldest and snowiest part of Australia, which is mostly an arid and hot continent. Snow covers the mountain from June through October. The area also has Australia’s only ski areas , including Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts . Named for Polish Explorer Polish explorer Count Pawel Edmund Strzelecki named Mount Kosciuszko in 1840 for Polish hero General Tadeusz Kosciuszko . Kosciuszko (1746-1817) joined the American Army during the Revolution, eventually rising to the rank of General as well as being the Deputy Engineer for the army. He was a defensive expert who created fortifications for Saratoga , Philadelphia, and West Point. He later urged that the Military Academy be situated at West Point . He was also friends with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Kosciuszko returned to Poland in 1787 and waged war against neighboring countries for Polish independence. Later he retired to Switzerland, writing books about military strategy. After his death in 1817, Kosciuszko was hailed not only as a Polish patriot but also as a great American and a true citizen of the world. Name Often Misspelled The mountain name was misspelled in English as Kosciusko but changed by the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to the proper Polish spelling Kosciuszko in 1997. How to Pronounce Kosciuszko The tongue-twisting name Kosciuszko is pronounced in Australia as: kozzy-OS-ko. The proper Polish pronunciation is: kosh-CHOOSH-ko. Aussies often just called the mountain "Kossy." Aboriginal Names for Mountain There are several native Aboriginal names associated with the mountain, with some confusion as to the exact sounds. These are Jagungal, Jar-gan-gil, Tar-gan-gil, Tackingal, all of which mean “Table Top Mountain.” Easiest of the Seven Summits Mount Kosciuszko, the lowest of the Seven Summits or the seven highest points on the seven continents, is also the easiest to climb. The main trail to the summit is an easy 5.5-mile-long hike that is crowded with trekkers all summer. As many as 100,000 people climb to the roof of Australia every year. Read Walking Tracks Australia for more information on hiking adventures down under. Is Kosciuszko or Carstensz Pyramid the High Point? Whether or not Mount Kosciuszko is one of the true Seven Summits is debated by all climbers attempting to climb the highest points on the seven continents . While Kosciuszko


Of which Irish county is Tralee the county town?

Tralee Town, Co. Kerry, Ireland - YouTube Tralee Town, Co. Kerry, Ireland 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 Aug 15, 2012 Drive through video of Tralee, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, http://www.vidireland.com Category


Who starred in the title role of Clint Eastwood's 2011 film J Edgar?

J. Edgar (2011) - 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 Watch Now From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years, looks back on his professional and personal life. Director: a list of 29 titles created 20 Jun 2011 a list of 32 titles created 16 May 2012 a list of 33 titles created 14 Aug 2012 a list of 46 titles created 11 Aug 2013 a list of 39 titles created 21 Feb 2014 Search for " J. Edgar " 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. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    5 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes ' career from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s. Director: Martin Scorsese A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence. Director: Ridley Scott A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Director: Sam Mendes The cruel King Louis XIV of France has a secret twin brother who he keeps imprisoned. Can the twin be substituted for the real king? Director: Randall Wallace A writer and wall street trader, Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Director: Baz Luhrmann A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. Director: Edward Zwick Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it. Director: Danny Boyle In 1863, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer. Director: Martin Scorsese Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Director: Clint Eastwood After his father's death, Gilbert has to care for his mentally disabled brother, Arnie, and his morbidly obese mother, which is suddenly challenged when love walks into his life. Director: Lasse Hallström A teenager finds his dreams of becoming a basketball star threatened after he free falls into the harrowing world of drug addiction. Director: Scott Kalvert Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. Director: Baz Luhrmann Edit Storyline Biopic of J. Edgar Hoover told by Hoover as he recalls his career for a biography. Early in his career, Hoover fixated on Communists, anarchists and any other revolutionary taking action against the U.S. government. He slowly builds the agency's reputation, becoming the sole arbiter of who gets hired and fired. One of his hires is Clyde Tolson who is quickly promoted to Assistant Director and would be Hoover's confidant and companion for the rest of Hoover's life. Hoover's memories have him playing a greater role in the many high profile cases the FBI was involved in - the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the arrest of bank robbers like John Dillinger - and also show him to be quite adept at manipulating the various politicians he's worked with over his career, thanks in large part to his secret files. Written by garykmcd The Most Powerful Man in the World Genres: Rated R for brief strong language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 11 November 2011 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $11,217,324        (USA) (11 November 2011) Gross


Which chemical element, number 31 in the Periodic Table, takes its name from the Latin for France?

Gallium   - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: gallium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello and this week to the story of the element that's named after a rooster although the man here to tell us about it actually chickened out when it came to eating some of this chemical, although he did confess to giving it a quick lick. And to tell us how it tasted and why Gallium could hold the key to the next generation of LEDs, here's Andrea Sella. Andrea Sella When I was a child growing up in New York, some of the sweets most sort after by my classmates and me, with yellow and brown packs of highly coloured sugar coated chocolate pills bearing the characters M & M. You could pop them into your mouth one by one and suck them gently until the smooth surface became crumbling to reveal the smooth milk chocolate beneath; alternatively you cold cram your mouth with as many as you could and crunch them greedily to cause an explosion of sound, texture and flavour in your head. A secret pleasure that was hard to beat. I was reminded of all this when a colleague of mine who was having a lab clear out, knocked on my door and asked me knowing full well what my answer would be, 'Hi Andrea, would you like a lump of Gallium?', 'of course I would love some Gallium', I gurgled. The M & M of the elements; the one which reputedly melts in your mouth but not in your hand, he handed me a small plastic bag badly stained with black smudges. I undid the knot eagerly and there it was, a gleaming silvery lump bearing all the hallmarks of a metal that had been repeatedly melted and then refrozen. Gallium, you see, melts at 30oC, which means that on a hot day, you hold it in your pocket at your peril. Surprisingly however it's not very volatile. In fact Gallium has the largest liquid range of any material known to man. Its boiling point is just over 2400oC. So unlike other liquid metals, there is no toxic vapour to worry about. Bizarrely as well, the metal contracts as it melts, rather like water. So solid Gallium floats on its liquid, a property shared only by a couple of other elements, Bismuth and Antimony.  The reason for this weird melting behaviour has been a matter of argument and speculation for about 50 years. It's now fairly well established that Gallium surrounds itself with more of its neighbours when in the liquid than in the solid, although the reasons for this still remains obscure.  Yet for all its strangeness the discovery of this odd element was no accident. Dmitri Mendeleev, the bearded Russian chemist who constructed the periodic table as we know it today, spotted a number of gaps and discrepancies in his arrangement. One of these was the absence of an element which he expected to fit below Aluminum. So confident was he in the correctness of his framework that he named the as yet undiscovered element ekaaluminium. Six years later in 1875, an ambitious French element hunter François Lecoq de Boisbaudran one of the earliest proponents of the new-fangled technique of spectroscopy spotted a line in the violet part of the visible spectrum at 417nm in a sample of zinc sulphide, he realized that this must come from a new element. Working in his home laboratory in spite of starting from some 52 kilos of an ore from the Pyrenees, it took three weeks for him to accumulate a couple of milligrams of the mysterious material. He then scaled up his extraction and took the product of his labours to Paris where he studied it further in Adolphe Wurtz's lab. Just before Christmas in 1875, Lecoq presented his results to the French academy proudly displaying a sample of almost 600mg, less than a gram of material harvested from 450 kilos of ore. And the name Lecoq patriotically chose to base it on the Latin name for France, Gallia; Gaul in English. But it was immediately pointed out that there might be something more to the name than met the eye. The Latin word for a rooster is Gall


What type of pastry is traditionally used to make baklava?

Daring Bakers: Baklava with Homemade Phyllo Pastry! Daring Bakers: Baklava with Homemade Phyllo Pastry! June 27, 2011 By Korena in the Kitchen 35 Comments Erica of Erica’s Edibles was our host for the Daring Baker’s June challenge.  Erica challenged us to be truly DARING by making homemade phyllo dough and then to use that homemade dough to make Baklava. Did you read that? Homemade phyllo pastry… do you have any idea how thin that stuff is? It’s really really thin!! Anyway. Baklava! I love it, but I’d never made it myself, so I was excited to give it a try. The challenge this month was in making the dough, and we could be as creative as we wanted with the baklava. I’ve had my eye on a cherry chocolate baklava recipe from Canadian Living for a long time, so I knew I wanted to try that flavour profile. I also wanted to do a more “traditional” one (based on the conversations in the Daring Bakers’ forums, there are many different traditional versions of baklava!), so I followed the suggested recipe and used walnuts, pistachios, and almonds. And then, of course, I had to get creative with the shape. I did the traditional flavour in the traditional stacked layers, and the cherry chocolate one in a roll. I made a 9″x5″ pan of each kind – turns out that one pan would have been plenty! And after spending 3 HOURS rolling out enough dough for two half batches, it was definitely enough!! This was a fun challenge though, and making something like homemade phyllo is exactly why I joined the Daring Bakers – but be warned: it is very time-consuming! I’m pretty strong and I’m actually quite handy with a rolling pin, so it wasn’t a question of me being wussy or too weak to roll out the dough. The rolling plus the stretching just took forever! And now my hands feel bruised and I won’t need to do any push-ups for a week… Here are some tips on rolling the dough from my own experience and also from the Daring Bakers’ forum: The longer you let the dough rest before rolling, the better. At least 2 hours, probably more. I let mine rest for 2 hours, and I noticed that the dough was easier to roll towards the end (ie, 3 hours after I started) – probably a combination of longer resting time and improved rolling/stretching technique. Use type “00” or pizza flour – very finely milled to make stretching the dough easier. It’s possible to do it with all purpose (which is what I used), but this flour might make it faster/easier. Use a dowel (like a broomstick handle) to roll the dough. I used a regular rolling pin, and I wonder if the dowel would have made it faster. Other people who used a dowel instead seemed to have an easier time of it. To avoid holes in the phyllo dough sheets, allow the dough to rest a few times while you are rolling/stretching it. This relaxes the gluten strands and makes them more amenable to being stretched nice and thin. If you have a pasta roller, this would be a perfect time to use it. Your sheets will end up long and skinny, but depending on the size of your pan and the shapes you decide to make, it probably won’t make a difference – not taste-wise, anyway! So if you’re planning on doing this yourself, book off the whole day… (or just buy phyllo pastry from the store 😉 ) Some other baklava notes, mostly courtesy of Audax Artifex , who as usual was a veritable encyclopedia of useful information: Using clarified butter plus a few tablespoons of olive oil makes the baklava crispier than using regular butter, and apparently makes the baklava heat up better, which is important when adding the syrup. The amount of butter between the layers of phyllo will affect the texture of the finished baklava. A lighter hand with the butter will result in airier, more separated layers, whereas heavier on the butter will give you a denser, chewier texture – whichever you prefer. When you pour the syrup over the baked baklava, one should be hot, the other cool (I’m not sure why they can’t both be hot, but whatever). Because you can make the syrup and let it cool in the time that the baklava bakes, it makes sense to pour cooled syrup over hot ba


In the Bible, who was the brother of Simon Peter?

THE APOSTLE PETER (SIMON) Privacy Policy The Apostle Simon  ( Peter ) It has been said that the apostle Peter was a slender person.  He was of a middle size, inclining to tallness, and that his complexion was pale (almost white.)  It has, also, been said that he had a short, thick, curled beard, thin eyebrows (or no eyebrows at all.) Another description of the apostle Peter is that his eyes were black, but flecked with red due to frequent weeping. Peter was born in Betsaida (in Galilee, Israel.)   By profession, he was a fisherman.  His father (also a fisherman) was named Jona; his brother, the apostle Andrew.  He and his brother (Andrew), along with their partners (the apostles James and John) were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee.  Zebedee (the father of James and John) was also a partner. So firm was Peter's faith that Jesus gave him the name of Cephas, meaning, in the Syriac language, a rock (Peter is the Greek translation of Cephas.) The house in which Peter lived, in Capernaum, is still standing; in the 5th century AD, however, a Christian church was constructed over it. It was Peter who preached to the masses in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost (following Jesus' ascension to heaven.) His message is recorded in the New Testament of the Bible, the book of Acts, chapter 2. Peter is, also, the one who prompted the disciples to choose a replacement to take over the apostolic ministry of Judas Iscariot (after Judas' betrayal of Christ Jesus.) It was, also, Peter who healed a man, who was over 40 years of age, who had been crippled from birth, with but the words, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give to you.  In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Peter was called by the apostle Paul a "pillar" of the Church.  It was, also, believed by the crowds that the mere casting of his shadow upon the sick was capable of bringing about miraculous healing. Peter is the one who defended the inclusion of the Gentiles (non-Jews) into the Christian Church at the Apostolic Council in Jerusalem.  His ministry was primarily to the Jews, as the apostle Paul's was to the Gentiles. After being imprisoned several times in Jerusalem (because of his faith), Peter left with his wife and possibly others.  It is believed that he ministered (in Babylon) to the Jewish colonists there.  It is, also, believed to be his location when he wrote his first epistle (1 Peter.) Peter eventually went to Rome.  While there, it is believed that John Mark (the writer of the Gospel of Mark) served as his translator (as he preached.)  There is a Church tradition which says that "Mark the disciple and interpreter of the apostle Peter wrote a short gospel at the request of the brethren at Rome, embodying what he had heard Peter tell."  Thus Peter was the source of the Gospel of Mark.    According to Church tradition, the Roman Emperor Nero, publicly announcing himself the chief enemy of God, was led in his fury to slaughter the Apostles.  Because of this persecution, Peter was crucified upside down while in Rome. Concerning the last hours of his life, it is said that Peter, when seeing his own wife led out to die, rejoiced because of her summons and her return home.  He called to her very encouragingly and comfortingly, addressing her by name, and saying, "O thou, remember the Lord." Of the final days of the apostle Peter in Rome, Italy, Jowett wrote that Peter was cast into a horrible prison called the Mamertine.  For nine months, in absolute darkness, he endured monstrous torture manacled to a post.  In spite of all the suffering Peter was subjected to, however, he converted his jailers, Processus, Martinianus, and forty-seven others. Peter met his death at the hand of the Romans in Nero's circus, 67AD. Purchase Online    (The Search for the Twelve Apostles) The information above is compiled from the book "The Search for the Twelve Apostles" by William Steuart McBirnie Ph.D, Copyright 1973


Who starred in the title role of Mike Leigh's 2014 film Mr Turner?

Cannes Check 2014: Mike Leigh’s ‘Mr. Turner’ Cannes Check 2014: Mike Leigh’s ‘Mr. Turner’ EMAIL Sony Classics Welcome back to Cannes Check, In Contention's annual preview of the films in Competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on May 14. Taking on different selections every day, we'll be examining what they're about, who's involved and what their chances are of snagging an award from Jane Campion's jury. Next up, the first of two British veterans in the lineup: Mike Leigh's “Mr. Turner.” The director: Mike Leigh (British, 71 years old). Few filmmakers have essayed the mundane woes (and occasional joys) of Britain's working-to-middle classes with the vivid specificity of Mike Leigh, though given his distinctive vernacular and customarily heightened sense of the everyday, it's not quite accurate to classify him as a kitchen-sink realist. Either way, as both a playwright and filmmaker, he's as significant and influential a figure on the UK cultural lanscape as John Osborne or Alan Bennett. A RADA acting student turned art school graduate, he worked as an assistant director at the Royal Shakespeare Company before turning to the screen. He directed his first theatrical feature, “Bleak Moments,” in 1971, but worked predominantly in television for the following 15 years, making his name in particular with the satirical teleplay “Abigail's Party.” He returned to cinemas with 1988's “High Hopes”; two years later, “Life is Sweet” won a number of US critics' awards. The real breakthrough, of course, came with 1996's Palme d'Or winner and Best Picture Oscar nominee “Secrets and Lies.” Bar a moderate reaction to follow-up film “Career Girls,” Leigh's reputation hasn't slipped since, while he's racked up seven Oscar nominations.  Leigh is arguably most famous for his unique workshopping process, whereby his scripts are developed in rehearsal with his actors, who aren't always privy to the larger narrative; it's what accounts for the lived-in energy and frequently fluid verbality of his films, though it's often erroneously described as pure improv. That theatrical grounding is also evident in his loyal company of recurring actors, “Mr. Turner” stars Timothy Spall and Lesley Manville among them. The talent: Spall was a mid-period Leigh regular — featuring in “Life is Sweet” and “Secrets and Lies” — the director and actor haven't collaborated since 2002's “All or Nothing,” but the title role here marks a prominent return. In the supporting cast are Ruth Sheen and Lesley Manville, the two leading ladies of Leigh's film “Another Year”; other Leigh alumni in the ensemble include Peter Wight and Sylvestra Le Touzel. Roger Ashton-Griffiths also stars as Alfred Hitchcock in Cannes opener “Grace of Monaco.” Leigh, as usual, takes the screenplay credit. Most of his regular below-the-line team is in place, including cinematographer Dick Pope (an Oscar nominee for a few years back for “The Illusionist”), editor Jon Gregory and composer Gary Yershon, who worked on Leigh's last two films. Jacqueline Durran, who won an Oscar last year for “Anna Karenina,” has been Leigh's regular costume designer since 2002, but has a larger showcase here than his work usually affords her. New to the feature crew (having worked on Leigh's 2012 Olympic short “A Running Jump”) is production designer Suzie Davies, who similarly has much to work with here.  The pitch: Leigh returns to heritage cinema, after a fashion, with “Mr. Turner,” his first period piece since “Vera Drake,” and only his second non-fiction feature after 1999's “Topsy-Turvy.” Like that Gilbert & Sullivan-focused romp, this is a biopic of a British cultural giant, and has been Leigh's passion project for decades — he has described it as his most expensive and visually extravagant film to date. As it would need to be when the “Mr.” in question is 18th/19th-century Romantic landscape painter J.M.W. Turner, perhaps Britain's most celebrated artist and famously dubbed “the painter of light.” In private, Turner was a difficult, eccentric figure: Leigh's film examines the last 25 yea


What is the birthstone for the month of February?

February Birthstone | Amethyst February Birthstone February Birthstone For individuals with February birthdays, the amethyst makes a perfect birthstone. This month is often cold, dark and short for many people around the world, so the amethyst—which is often associated with qualities of peace, courage and stability—is the right gem for individuals who need a little extra warmth and strength this time of year. A beautiful purple quartz, the amethyst is an easily recognizable gem, but you may not know everything about it just yet! Take a look at the links below to learn more about the amethyst. Please leave this field incomplete Signup


Which golfer is the most successful Ryder Cup player, having won 25 points over 11 Ryder Cups?

10 Best Ryder Cup Golfers of All-Time 10 Best Ryder Cup Golfers of All-Time 10 Best Ryder Cup Golfers of All-Time Counting down the greatest at playing the Ryder Cup, from No. 10 to No. 1 By Brent Kelley Updated September 29, 2016. Who are the best golfers in Ryder Cup history? We don't mean the best golfers to play in the Ryder Cup; we mean the best at the Ryder Cup - those golfers who excelled on the big stage of the USA vs. Europe team competitions. Below, we count down our picks for the all-time best Ryder Cuppers, from No. 10 to No. 1. This ranking is updated through the  2014 Ryder Cup . Steve Munday/Getty Images 10. Nick Faldo, Team Europe There are plenty of great candidates we could have put here instead of Nick Faldo : Bernhard Langer , Billy Casper , Lee Trevino , Gene Littler and several others who deserve consideration. Even Luke Donald. But we went with Faldo because he heralded the great wave of European golfers when he first played in 1977, because of his 6-4-1 singles record, because he holds the Ryder Cup records for most match victories (23), most matches played (46) and most Cups played (11). His overall winning percentage - .543 (23-19-4) - is good but not among the best-ever. But there's a lot to be said for showing up every time and grinding out points for your side. continue reading below our video 10 Best Basketball Players of All Time 9. Sergio Garcia, Team Europe Garcia is one of two active players on our list, and he went 2-1-1 in 2014. That made his career record 18-9-5 (64.1 percent), among the best. Garcia, surprisingly, hasn't done so well in singles, losing more than winning, but he won in 2014 to improve to 3-4-0. Doubles is where Garcia excels: 9-2-2 in foursomes and 6-3-3 in fourballs . Garcia went 3-1-1 in his debut in 1999 (where he set the Cup record for youngest player at age 19) and 4-0-1 in 2004. Arnold Palmer (pictured in 1973) came close several times but never won the PGA Championship. Don Morley/Getty Images 8. Arnold Palmer, Team USA There are a couple surprises on this list, and having Arnold Palmer this low is one of them. After all, the King has, arguably, the greatest Ryder Cup record ever when looking strictly at the numbers: At the time of his final appearance, he held the Ryder Cup records for most match wins, most points won, best winning percentage, and shared several others. Palmer still has the best-ever record - 22-8-2, .719 - among all Americans with at least 15 matches played. Good stuff! But here's the thing: The Great Britain/Great Britain & Ireland teams Palmer beat up on in the 1960s and early 1970s were simply nowhere near the level of today's European (or American, for that matter) squads. Palmer's outstanding record was compiled against a lower level of competition. That's true for all the outstanding American Ryder Cup records compiled before the Cup expanded to include all of Europe. Palmer still had to beat the guy(s) he was matched up against, and far more often than not he did. But we have to take into account that Palmer was facing far weaker opposition than current Ryder Cuppers. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images 7. Peter Oosterhuis, Team Great Britain/Great Britain & Ireland Palmer had a winning percentage of 71.9, Oosterhuis just 55.4 percent. Yet we have Oosterhuis ahead of Palmer. Are we nuts? (Don't answer that!) In fact, Oostie and Arnie faced off in singles twice, and Oosterhuis won both times. But more to the point: The American teams Oostie was facing were incredibly strong - rosters full of future Hall-of-Famers. Again, level of competition must influence how we view Oosterhuis' 55.4-percent winning record. In his case, the mark looks a lot better over time. Oosterhuis played six Ryder Cups, 28 matches total, with an overall record of 14-11-3. But it's in singles where Oostie's value is clear. He went 6-2-1 in singles, not losing until his final two Cup appearances (those losses were to Hubert Green and Raymond Floyd , two future Hall of Famers). In Oostie's first seven singles matches, he beat Gene Littler, beat Arnold Palmer (twice), halved L


"How does the Latin phrase ""Tabula rasa"" translate into English?"

Translation of Tabula rasa in English 1. a young mind not yet affected by experience (according to john locke) 2. an opportunity to start over without prejudice [syn: fresh start , clean slate] tabula rasa (&?;) [l.], a smoothed tablet; hence, figuratively, the mind in its earliest state, before receiving impressions from without; -- a term used by hobbes, locke, and others, in maintaining a theory opposed to the doctrine of innate ideas... see tabula More: English to English translation of Tabula rasa Tabula Rasa is a collaborative album by American banjoist Béla Fleck together with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (playing traditional Indian slide guitar "Mohan veena") and Jie-Bing Chen, who plays the traditional Chinese two-string fiddle "Erhu". The unusual combination of Fleck's banjo together with these traditional instruments creates a unique sound on this album, which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album at the 39th Grammy Awards. See more at Wikipedia.org...


Which nuts are traditionally used to make pesto?

Basil Pesto Recipe : Food Network Kitchen : Food Network 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese. If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese. Copyright 2003 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchens CATEGORIES:


Which playwright was the maternal grandfather of actress Geraldine Chaplin?

Oona Chaplin — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race by Harriet on December 22, 2013 Birth Name: Oona Castilla Chaplin Place of Birth: Madrid, Spain Date of Birth: 4 June, 1986 Ethnicity: *Chilean (father) *English, Irish, 1/16th Scottish (mother) Oona Chaplin is an actress. She was born in Madrid, Spain, and was raised in Spain, Switzerland, and Cuba. Her father, cinematographer Patricio Castilla, is Chilean. Her mother, actress Geraldine Chaplin (Geraldine Leigh Chaplin), was born in Santa Monica, California, of English, Irish, and 1/16th Scottish, ancestry. Among her first cousins are actresses Carmen Chaplin and Kiera Chaplin , circus performer and actor James Thiérrée , and actor and rapper Orson Chaplin . Her uncle is actor Sydney Chaplin . Oona’s maternal grandfather was actor Charlie Chaplin (born Charles Spencer Chaplin, the son of Charles Chaplin and Hannah Harriet Pedlingham Hill, both of whom were entertainers). Charlie was born in England. His documented ancestry was English and some Irish. Oona’s great-grandfather Charles was the son of Spencer Chaplin and Ellen Elizabeth Smith. Hannah was the daughter of Charles Frederick Hill and Mary Ann Terry. Oona’s maternal grandmother was Oona O’Neill, an actress (the daughter of playwright Eugene O’Neill [Eugene Gladstone O’Neill] and writer Agnes Boulton). Oona was born in Warwick Parish, Bermuda. Eugene was born in New York City, New York, the son of actor James O’Neill, who was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and of Ella O’Neill (born Mary Ellen Quinlan), who was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Irish parents, Thomas Joseph Quinlan and Bridget Lundigan. Agnes was English, born in London, the daughter of Edward William Boulton, an artist, and of Cecil Maud/Maude Williams. Sources: Genealogies of Oona Chaplin (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com Genealogy of Oona’s mother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com Genealogy of Oona’s maternal grandfather, Charlie Chaplin (Charles Spencer Chaplin) – http://www.wargs.com Photo by PrPhotos


The most successful act at the Brit awards has won 17 times, 12 as a solo artist. Who is it?

BRITs Hall Of Fame: The 15 Biggest Awards Winners In History - Capital Capital Schedule BRITs Hall Of Fame: The 15 Biggest Awards Winners In History The BRIT Awards 2016 is nearly here, so before this year's crop of winners and performers take to the stage it's time to look back at the greats of BRITs ceremonies past. 1. Robbie Williams: 17 BRIT Awards The 'Take The Crown' star is still the undisputed king of the BRITs, having won his first award way back in 1998 and receiving a steady stream of gongs ever since! He most recently picked up Best British Group (with Take That) back in 2011. (Picture: Rex) 2. Take That: 8 BRIT Awards Back in 1993 during their very early days the boys picked up Best British Single for 'Could It Be Magic', and fast forward 20 years Take that have racked up 8 gongs in total, including Best British Group in 2011 most recently. 3. Coldplay – 9 BRIT Awards Having nine BRIT Awards to your name is no mean feat, but Coldplay have remained a mainstay at the BRITs since their first album back in 2001, and their award include picking up Best British Group a record FOUR times in total, most recently in 2016. 4. BRITs biggest winners - Adele A veritable modern day BRITs queen, it was all about Adele in 2012, when she won both Best British Album for '21' and British Female Solo Artist - we never thought we'd see such a successful sweep again, but she took us by surprise in 2016 when she picked up three of the 4 awards she was nominated for, as well as bagging the coveted BRITs Global Success Award! Adele is now officially the most successful woman in BRITs history! 5. Oasis – 6 BRIT Awards The former Britpop greats have six BRITs gongs to their name from across their career, and memorably were presented with the BRITs Album Of 30 Years in 2010 for their seminal record '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?'. 6. One Direction - 6 BRIT Awards 2015 may have seen their numbers go from 5 to 4, but the group picked up another BRIT for their 'Drag Me DownI' music video for the THIRD year in a row, bringing their total to 6. Over their impressive career, they're also picked up gongs for Best British Single in 2012, BRITs Global Success in 2013 AND 2014, and British Video in 2014, 2015 and now 2016. 7. Spice Girls – 5 BRIT Awards The iconic nineties girl band scored five BRITs over their pop career and were given the the gong for Outstanding Contribution To The British Music Industry fourteen years ago in 2000. 8. Ed Sheeran - 4 BRIT Awards Possibly the most successful redhead in the world, Ed's been named Best Male in 2012 and 2015, Best Breakthrough Act in 2012 and 'x' won Best Album in 2015. With 2 more nominations in 2016 for 'Bloodstream' and 'Photograph', will Ed need to make room in his trophy cabinet on February 24th? (Picture: Getty) 9. Eminem - 4 BRIT Awards The Real Slim Shady has picked up the BRIT for Best International Male 3 times! He walked away with the award in 2001, 2003 and 2005. 'The Enimem Show' also won Best International Album in 2003. (Picture: Getty) 10. Bruno Mars - 3 BRIT Awards Bruno picked up Best International Male in both 2012 and 2014, and absolutely nobody was surprised when 'Uptown Funk' bagged British Single Of The Year with Capital in 2015! 11. Sam Smith - 3 BRIT Awards After being named Critics' Choice in 2014, Sam went on to pick up the Breakthrough Artist and Global Success Award the following year. Will his Bond theme, 'Writing's On The Wall' pick up the British Artist Video award in 2016? Find out on February 24th at CapitalFM.com! 12. Lady Gaga - 3 BRIT Awards With three BRITs to her name, Lady Gaga has continued to break boundaries over the course of her career so far. She's up for International Female Solo Artist at the 2014 ceremony, and picked up all three of her gongs so far at the 2010 event. 13. Justin Timberlake - 3 BRIT Awards Mr. JT has three BRITs to his name, as a solo artist, with the first coming a decade ago at the 2004 ceremony for International Male Solo Artist. Justin's up for the same award at this year's event, can he win it for a third time? 14. Kanye Wes


Which Scottish Premier League team play its home games at McDiarmid Park?

Buy St. Johnstone tickets securely online on 1st4 Football Tickets.com MATCHES AVAILABLE: 657 St. Johnstone Tickets St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park. St. Johnstone won the Scottish Football League First Division, the second tier of league football in Scotland, in 2008–09. This gained them promotion to the Scottish Premier League, bringing a return of SPL football to McDiarmid Park for the 2009–10 campaign, after a seven-year absence. Their traditional rivals are the two Dundee clubs, Dundee and Dundee United, with matches between St. Johnstone and either Dundee club being called Tayside derbies. St. Johnstone have a stronger rivalry with Dundee than Dundee United.


"How does the Latin phrase ""Lapsus linguae"" translate into English?"

Talk:lapsus linguae - Wiktionary Talk:lapsus linguae Jump to: navigation , search English citations which appear to use the term without explanation: [1] [2] , [3] [4] [5] Kappa 06:21, 11 March 2007 (UTC) They all italicize the term, though, which suggests that the phrase hasn't been fully adopted into English. (I think it's a valid entry even so, but I understand why Connel MacKenzie would disagree.) The problem is that the CFI don't seem to specify how to decide whether a word (or in this case phrase) has been borrowed. — Ruakh [ edit ] English? Very doubtful. -- Connel MacKenzie 08:47, 10 March 2007 (UTC) b.g.c. shows that it's used primarily in English contexts (668 hits at http://books.google.com/books?q=lapsus+linguae ), but obviously no one would use it without knowing what language it's coming from; is this enough to make something English? The CFI don't seem to give specific criteria for loanwords, beyond implying that spaghetti is one while ricordati is not. — Ruakh TALK 16:57, 10 March 2007 (UTC) The google books hits indicate that it's a term frequently used to convey meaning in English-language discussions, I think that should be enough. Kappa 17:41, 10 March 2007 (UTC) Every use I've seen on b.g.c. show it in italics (or don't have image preview.) All "uses" then go on to translate the Latin as "slip of the tongue." This is not English. Quick reminder: Please see the description of what the request for verification process is for, at the top of this page . The purpose is not fact-checking, but to verify whether a sense meets our criteria for inclusion . "Occurrence in other dictionaries" is not one of our criteria. The word usage is there, not "listing" and was put there very intentionally. Blindly copying from other dictionaries leaves us vulnerable to copyright violations, allegations of copyright violation, Nihilartikels and invalid appeals to authority . Referring to other dictionaries is fine to clarify (or even correct) a definition. But other dictionaries are not valid citations for a request for verification. -- Connel MacKenzie 18:42, 10 March 2007 (UTC) Whoa, please calm down; no one said otherwise. The b.g.c. hits do include dictionaries, but also include plenty of non-dictionary uses. Note that we do allow use+mention contexts, where the word is simultaneously used and defined (à la "He asked me to pass the vegemite (an Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast)."). — Ruakh TALK 23:24, 10 March 2007 (UTC) Who is not calm? Or are you referring to the wording of {{ nosecondary }}? (The original contributor was busy adding dict-refs when I last looked.) Please allow me to clarify: Yes, we should have a Latin entry for lapsus linguae , but it seems pretty clear that there should not be an ==English== section on that page. -- Connel MacKenzie 23:57, 10 March 2007 (UTC) Oh, I see, sorry; I didn't catch that was a template, and it looked like you typed a long, strenuous comment rather than just 15 characters. Nonetheless, I'd note that the original contributor was not adding them as references, but rather as external links, which IMHO is pointless but relatively harmless. As for its being Latin — well, is it a Latin idiom? Obviously it's a Latin phrase, but it's not obvious to me that its current idiomatic sense is ancient. TALK 01:11, 11 March 2007 (UTC) It should have an English entry, just like faux pas or persona non grata or any one of dozens of others. It's used in English all the time. Widsith 12:37, 12 March 2007 (UTC) Now cited. (Sorry for the delay.) It turns out that Connel is mistaken: I had no difficulty whatsoever finding cites where the term was used without explanation. I also added a French cite and a Spanish cite for good measure. (I also found a number of German cites and one Italian cite in the range 1897–1898, but I don't speak those languagues. I considered adding cites without translation, but realized that without understanding the context, I couldn't distinguish uses from mentions, so it was a lost cause; but if someone who speaks one of those languages would like to, I'd