Give either of the forenames of Duke Ellington.

Duke Ellington | Jazz Quotes Jazz Quotes Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the words of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe “In the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington.” # 19 Quotes By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn’t want your daughter to associate with. ∞ I’m sure critics have their purpose, and they’re supposed to do what they do, but sometimes they get a little carried away with what they think someone should have done, rather than concerning themselves with what he did. ∞ Put it this way: Jazz is a good barometer of freedom… In its beginnings, the United States of America spawned certain ideals of freedom and independence through which, eventually, jazz was evolved, and the music is so free that many people say it is the only unhampered, unhindered expression of complete freedom yet produced in this country. ∞ There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind. ∞ I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues. ∞ Love is indescribable and unconditional. I could tell you a thousand things that it is not, but not one that it is. Either you have it or you haven’t; there’s no proof of it. ∞ Playing ‘bop’ is like playing Scrabble with all the vowels missing. ∞ If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good! ∞ Music is my mistress and she plays second fiddle to no one. ∞ Gray skies are just clouds passing over. ∞ The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen. ∞ What is music to you? What would you be without music? Music is everything. Nature is music (cicadas in the tropical night). The sea is music, the wind is music. The rain drumming on the roof and the storm raging in the sky are music. Music is the oldest entity. The scope of music is immense and infinite. It is the ‘esperanto’ of the world. ∞ It is becoming increasingly difficult to decide where jazz starts or where it stops, where Tin Pan Alley begins and jazz ends, or even where the borderline lies between between classical music and jazz. I feel there is no boundary line. ∞ I don’t believe in categories of any kind, and when you speak of problems between blacks and whites in the U.S.A. you are referring to categories again. ∞ A goal is a dream with a finish line. ∞ I never had much interest in the piano until I realized that every time I played, a girl would appear on the piano bench to my left and another to my right. ∞ There is nothing to keeping a band together. You simply have to have a gimmick, and the gimmick I use is to pay them money! ∞ There is no art without intention. ∞ It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. ∞


What is the married surname of Catherine in Wuthering Heights?

SparkNotes: Wuthering Heights: Character List Wuthering Heights Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Heathcliff -  An orphan brought to live at Wuthering Heights by Mr. Earnshaw, Heathcliff falls into an intense, unbreakable love with Mr. Earnshaw’s daughter Catherine. After Mr. Earnshaw dies, his resentful son Hindley abuses Heathcliff and treats him as a servant. Because of her desire for social prominence, Catherine marries Edgar Linton instead of Heathcliff. Heathcliff’s humiliation and misery prompt him to spend most of the rest of his life seeking revenge on Hindley, his beloved Catherine, and their respective children (Hareton and young Catherine). A powerful, fierce, and often cruel man, Heathcliff acquires a fortune and uses his extraordinary powers of will to acquire both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, the estate of Edgar Linton. Read an in-depth analysis of Heathcliff. Catherine -  The daughter of Mr. Earnshaw and his wife, Catherine falls powerfully in love with Heathcliff, the orphan Mr. Earnshaw brings home from Liverpool. Catherine loves Heathcliff so intensely that she claims they are the same person. However, her desire for social advancement motivates her to marry Edgar Linton instead. Catherine is free-spirited, beautiful, spoiled, and often arrogant. She is given to fits of temper, and she is torn between her wild passion for Heathcliff and her social ambition. She brings misery to both of the men who love her. Read an in-depth analysis of Catherine. Edgar Linton -  Well-bred but rather spoiled as a boy, Edgar Linton grows into a tender, constant, but cowardly man. He is almost the ideal gentleman: Catherine accurately describes him as “handsome,” “pleasant to be with,” “cheerful,” and “rich.” However, this full assortment of gentlemanly characteristics, along with his civilized virtues, proves useless in Edgar’s clashes with his foil, Heathcliff, who gains power over his wife, sister, and daughter. Nelly Dean -  Nelly Dean (known formally as Ellen Dean) serves as the chief narrator of Wuthering Heights. A sensible, intelligent, and compassionate woman, she grew up essentially alongside Hindley and Catherine Earnshaw and is deeply involved in the story she tells. She has strong feelings for the characters in her story, and these feelings complicate her narration. Lockwood -  Lockwood’s narration forms a frame around Nelly’s; he serves as an intermediary between Nelly and the reader. A somewhat vain and presumptuous gentleman, he deals very clumsily with the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. Lockwood comes from a more domesticated region of England, and he finds himself at a loss when he witnesses the strange household’s disregard for the social conventions that have always structured his world. As a narrator, his vanity and unfamiliarity with the story occasionally lead him to misunderstand events. Young Catherine -  For clarity’s sake, this SparkNote refers to the daughter of Edgar Linton and the first Catherine as “young Catherine.” The first Catherine begins her life as Catherine Earnshaw and ends it as Catherine Linton; her daughter begins as Catherine Linton and, assuming that she marries Hareton after the end of the story, goes on to become Catherine Earnshaw. The mother and the daughter share not only a name, but also a tendency toward headstrong behavior, impetuousness, and occasional arrogance. However, Edgar’s influence seems to have tempered young Catherine’s character, and she is a gentler and more compassionate creature than her mother. Hareton Earnshaw -  The son of Hindley and Frances Earnshaw, Hareton is Catherine’s nephew. After Hindley’s death, Heathcliff assumes custody of Hareton, and raises him as an uneducated field worker, just as Hindley had done to Heathcliff himself. Thus Heathcliff uses Hareton to seek revenge on Hindley. Illiterate and quick-tempered, Hareton is easily humiliated, but shows a good heart and a deep desire to improve himself. At the end of the novel, he marries young Catherine. Linton Heathcliff -  Heathcliff’s son by Isabella. Weak, sniveli


Flemish Giant is the largest breed of which animal?

7 Big Facts About the Flemish Giant Rabbit | Mental Floss 7 Big Facts About the Flemish Giant Rabbit The Original Turtle via Flickr // CC BY-ND 2.0 Like us on Facebook When you think pet rabbit, you probably imagine the fluffy little bunny you got to take care of for a weekend during kindergarten—not one that's the size of a small, carrot-eating toddler. But if you're in the market for a pet that hops like a bunny but steals food off the kitchen table like a puppy, then the Flemish Giant rabbit is the one for you. Here are seven lengthy facts about these special creatures. 1. THEY ARE THE LARGEST RABBIT BREED. The male Flemish Giant can weigh up to 22 pounds and the female can get up to 20 pounds. At most, they grow to be 2.5 feet long. 2. THE MALE AND FEMALE HAVE DIFFERENT HEAD SHAPES. A male rabbit (a.k.a. a buck) has a broader head than a female (doe). The female rabbit has a dewlap—a large flap of skin under her chin—used to keep her offspring warm. 3. THEY COME IN SEVEN COLORS. The National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders recognizes Black, Blue, Fawn, Light Gray, Steel Gray, Sandy, and White as the official color varieties. In 1916, only Light Grays, Steels, and Blacks were recognized. Blues and Whites were accepted in 1919, Sandy in 1924, and Fawn in 1938. 4. THERE IS A NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FLEMISH GIANT RABBIT BREEDERS. American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. [PDF] The Federation was founded in 1915 by a group of four Flemish Giant rabbit breeders. This year, they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Flemish Giant National Show. At shows, rabbits are posed in specific ways so judges can examine their bodies and teeth. To be eligible to compete, the rabbit must be one of the seven recognized colors and be entered into the correct age class. "The American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection" dictates that a rabbit under six months and at least 6.5 pounds is eligible for entry in the Junior class, one between six and eight months is considered Intermediate, and eight months and older must be entered as a Senior. 5. THEY WERE ORIGINALLY BRED FOR THEIR FUR AND MEAT. Flemish Giants are still used for meat (especially in stews), but their large bone structure and expensive diet means you’re not getting much bang for your buck. Now, they’re mostly bred for show or as pets due to their docile nature and 8 to 10 year life span. 6. THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ONCE "INTERVIEWED" A FLEMISH GIANT. In 2010, the paper ran an "interview" with Herbie, Prospect Park Zoo’s 18-pound rabbit, to promote the zoo’s Live Encounters Program. It was actually an interview with Denise McClean, the zoo’s director [ PDF ]. McClean revealed that Herbie was domestic and "probably would not be able to survive out in the wild on my own." In response to the question "Do you ever misbehave?" she said, "Flemish Giant rabbits have litters that run from five to 12 bunnies. If you left me with a female, you could end up with a whole lot of rabbits." 7. THEIR ORIGINS ARE HIGHLY CONTESTED AMONG FLEMISH GIANT RABBIT HISTORIANS. However, authorities seem to agree that they were bred in 16th century Belgium. The first authentic record of their existence dates back to 1860's England when, according to Thomas Coatoam's " Origins of the Flemish Giants " published in the 1983 edition of the National Federation of Flemish Rabbit Breeders Guide Book, travelers returning from Flanders told tales of large rabbits. In 1890, they crossed the big pond and came to the United States.


In which old children's TV programme did the character Mike Mercury feature?

Supercar (TV Series 1961–1962) - IMDb IMDb 7 January 2017 5:00 AM, UTC NEWS 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 Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, ... See full summary  » Stars: a list of 46 titles created 26 Oct 2011 a list of 34 titles created 20 May 2012 a list of 44 titles created 14 Feb 2014 a list of 111 titles created 09 Jan 2015 a list of 34 titles created 06 Oct 2015 Search for " Supercar " 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. Fireball XL5 was part of the fleet of interplanetary rockets protecting Sector 25 of the Solar System from alien invasion under the supervision of the World Space Patrol. In command of XL5 ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson, David Graham Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of ... See full summary  » Stars: Ray Barrett, Robert Easton, David Graham A literally unkillable agent leads an international intelligence agency's fight against an extra-terrestrial terror campaign. Stars: Francis Matthews, Ed Bishop, Donald Gray In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the ... See full summary  » Director: David Lane The adventures of a preteen secret agent who can have any useful skills downloaded into his brain. Stars: Len Jones, Rupert Davies, Keith Alexander The adventures of an elderly vicar and his gardener, secret agents for B.I.S.H.O.P, who combat criminals and terrorists from overseas. Stars: Stanley Unwin, Gary Files, Jeremy Wilkin     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X   Sheriff Tex Tucker makes sure all is well in Four Feather Falls with the help of his dog Dusty and Rocky the horse. Done with puppets, even the animals talk and sing along with the humans as problems are quickly wrapped up. Stars: Nicholas Parsons, Kenneth Connor, David Graham In the year 2020 Earth is under threat from Martian androids who want revenge on the human race. They consist of Zelda, her son Yung-star and her sister called Cy-star. An organisation is ... See full summary  » Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler The Wombles (TV Series 1973) Animation | Family The misadventures of a fantasy folk community dedicated to cleaning up litter and put it to their own use. Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Dieter Hallervorden Thunderbirds Are Go (TV Series 2015) Animation | Action | Adventure In the future, the Tracy family run a private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Rasmus Hardiker, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kayvan Novak When The Hood finds and invades International Rescue's secret base and traps most of the Tracy family, only young Alan Tracy and his friends can save the day. Director: Jonathan Frakes Edit Storyline Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, who traveled the world in search of adventure. Super Car was designed by Professor Popkiss and Dr. Beaker, who continued to modify it for specific missions. Often traveling with Mike was 10-year-old orphan Jimmy Gibson. Written by Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca> 28 January 1961 (USA) See more  » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia Although Gerry Anderson had been developing th


Which element has atomic number 68 and symbol Er?

Chemical Elements.com - Erbium (Er) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Erbium. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/er.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license  agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.


"The song ""Tomorrow belongs to me"" features in which musical show?"

Tomorrow belongs to me  Cabaret - YouTube Tomorrow belongs to me  Cabaret 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. Uploaded on Oct 14, 2009 A famous song from Cabaret movie (1972) with Liza Minelli, Joel Gray and Michael York. The rise of Nazi-party (NSDAP) in early 1930s in Germany is shown very good in the movie. Category


Who created the fictional police detective Malcolm Fox?

Rankin’s retired detective returns, creating conflicts Rankin’s retired detective returns, creating conflicts THIS WEEK’S BOOK “Standing in Another Man’s Grave” by Ian Rankin (Reagan Arthur/ Little, Brown, 388 pages, $25.99) Scottish novelist Ian Rankin created a crime-fiction series set in Edinburgh, Scotland. These books featured Detective Inspector John Rebus. He ages Rebus in real time. In 2009 the author broke this reviewer’s heart when he put Rebus out to pasture. The Edinburgh Police had a mandatory retirement age. We knew it was coming. Rankin warned us. But we had hoped that Rebus might find a way to keep on working. Nope, when Rebus turned 60 Rankin retired him and ended the series. Rankin has a new series featuring Malcolm Fox, an officer with “The Complaints,” the Edinburgh equivalent of the Department of Internal Affairs. He’s published a couple of the Fox books, and they are wonderful. But Fox isn’t Rebus. Fortunately, good things can come to those who wait. Rebus is back in a new novel, “Standing in Another Man’s Grave.” Rankin found a way to bring this beloved sleuth back into print. Rebus is still retired but he has found a new task working with the Serious Crime Review Unit. Rebus and some other retired cops are poring over the records of about a dozen unsolved crimes. These old cold cases date from as far back as 1966. Rebus is back in his element, the hunt for criminals: “He hoped all these killers were out there somewhere, growing more ill at ease with each passing year as they read about advances in detection and technology.” When he was still with the police force Rebus worked closely with another detective named Siobhan Clarke. They worked well together. She overlooked his unorthodox techniques. Rebus loves his music, alcohol, tobacco and solving crimes. The return of Rebus to police work, even on this new basis, creates some conflicts for Siobhan. Rebus has this unfortunate habit of annoying his superiors. He is old-school all the way, an analog cop in a digital world. Over at “The Complaints” Malcolm Fox has had his fill of this dinosaur and his archaic methods. The retired crime boss Big Ger Cafferty has been spotted recently having drinks with Rebus. This makes Fox very suspicious. Rebus connects a cold case to some other unsolved crimes. Young women have been vanishing along one particular stretch of highway, never to be seen again. If you are one of those mystery readers who takes pride in solving the crime before the detective does, you might find that Ian Rankin presents a unique challenge for you. In an interview I told Rankin that “you really had us stumped and confused about who the perpetrator might be.” He responded: “There’s a good reason for that, Vick. I don’t know myself when I start the book.” “When I start the first draft I’ve no idea who did it, why they did it, what’s going on here. … I think I was 20 or 30 pages from the end of the first draft of this one and there were three or four people in my head that it could be … so if I don’t know, then probably the reader doesn’t know either. I just trust to the muse. I trust that the novel has a sense of where it wants to go and it will take me there.” You can hear my interview with Ian Rankin this Sunday morning at 11 on WYSO-FM (91.3). View Comments 0


A cast of which Rodin sculpture is in Victoria Tower Gardens in London?

Victoria Tower Gardens Gardens > England > Greater London > Victoria Tower Gardens Victoria Tower Gardens Victoria Tower Gardens were made in the 1870s as part of Joseph Bazalgette's creation of a new sewer system for London. Previously, the site had been occupied by wharves. The gardens provide an excellent view of the Victoria Tower, in which parliamentary archives are kept. A row of London Plane trees overhangs the river, linking landscape to riverscape. The gardens are used for 'political' sculpture.  Rodin's sculpture The Burghers of Calais (celebrating heroism) and a statue of the suffragette leader, Emmeline Pankhurst. The Buxton Memorial Fountain was moved here from its original site in Parliament Square. It is a commoration of the emancipation of slaves in 1834.


The wine-producing region of Hunter Valley is in which Australian state?

Australia's wine industry | australia.gov.au Australia's wine industry Australian food and drink Australia's wine industry In just 200 years, Australia's wine industry has grown from a few small plantings to an industry renowned throughout the world for quality, innovation and depth. In fact, Australia is consistently one of the top ten wine producing countries in the world and is one of the few countries that produces every one of the major wine styles. Jacob's Creek. The origins of our wine industry As Australia had no native grape varieties suitable for wine-making, grapes were imported from Europe and much of the wine produced was shipped back to the United Kingdom. The first known record of successful European grape production in Australia dates from 1791, when Watkin Tench wrote: On 24th January two bunches of grapes were cut in the Governor's garden from cuttings of vines brought three years before from the Cape of Good Hope. The Governor's garden was located in what is now Sydney's Macquarie Street, one of the busiest streets in the city. Shortly after, John Macarthur established the earliest commercial vineyard in the coastal region around Sydney at 'Camden Park'. Early wine production at Lindemans, established in the Hunter Valley (New South Wales) in 1843. Image courtesy of Lindemans. Encouraged by these early successes, between 1820 and 1840 settlers gradually established vineyards in New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria and finally South Australia. In 1822 Gregory Blaxland shipped 136 litres of wine to London, where it was awarded the silver medal by the forerunner of the Royal Society of Arts. Five years later a larger shipment of Blaxland's wine won their gold Ceres medal. This was to be the first of many international medals won by Australian wines. 1850s gold rush The discovery of gold in eastern Australia in 1852 initially meant a temporary loss of labour from vineyards in New South Wales and Victoria. However, the consequent increase in population saw vineyards expand their operations to supply the demand from diggers. The Land Selection Acts passed in the colonies between 1860 and 1872 led to a rapid expansion of vineyards as land was unlocked for development; between 1851 and 1871 the area under vines increased from 2,510 hectares to 6,880 hectares. Export of Australian wines to England increased dramatically from an average of 31,850 litres a year in the period 1854-63 to 145,600 litres a year in the period 1863-85. 1900-1920s The coming of Federation in 1901 removed trade barriers between the states and further expanded the market for wines. A feature of this period was the emergence of larger, often old-established firms who carried on operations in a number of localities. For example, McWilliams, established in Corowa, New South Wales, was the first to move into the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, soon followed by Penfolds and Seppelt. After the First World War, vines were planted in various soldier settlements which temporarily increased production. Overproduction though, and consequently lower prices for some grape varieties, meant that some vineyards couldn't compete economically and many vineyards collapsed. In 1925, the British government allowed preferential duty for Empire wines, which meant that Australia could economically export fortified wines; this further stimulated the industry. 1940-1950s During World War Two, exports to Britain practically ceased due to lack of shipping space. After the war, exports resumed on a smaller scale. By the 1950s, the wine industry was thriving in Australia, with South Australia the centre of production. The end of the Second World War saw an influx of European immigrants into Australia, bringing new skills in wine production. As new techniques were introduced and developed, and as Australians gained a taste for the newer, finer wines, consumption of wine in Australia grew rapidly. 1970s to the present From the mid 1970s to today, Australia's love affair with wine has continued to grow. The industry is stronger than ever, employing thousa


In February 2013 Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for her role in which film?

Jennifer Lawrence: Best Actress At Academy Awards Announced | The Huffington Post Jennifer Lawrence: Best Actress At Academy Awards Announced 02/24/2013 11:45 pm ET | Updated Feb 27, 2013 530 Jennifer Lawrence took home the Oscar for Best Actress at the 2013 Academy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Lawrence won for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook." Also nominated in the category were Emmanuelle Riva ("Amour"), Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty"), Quvenzhane Wallis ("Beasts of the Southern Wild") and Naomi Watts ("The Impossible"). Many observers believed the Best Actress race was down to Lawrence and Riva going into Sunday, with Chastain a distant third. Lawrence won Best Actress at the Screen Actors' Guild Awards and the Golden Globes, but Riva won at the BAFTAs. Riva, 86, and Wallis, 9, are the oldest and youngest Oscar nominees in the category's history, respectively. "You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell," said Lawrence, when accepting the award from Jean Dujardin, who presented. Meryl Streep won the 2012 Best Actress award for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "Iron Lady." The Oscars are voted on by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , which separates the Academy Awards from other award shows, which are either voted on by the press (Critic's Choice Awards, the Golden Globes) or members of a specific profession (Screen Actors Guild Awards, Directors Guild Awards and Writers Guild Awards). Seth MacFarlane hosted this year's telecast. James Bond, a "Chicago" reunion, a "Les Miserables" medley, performances by Adele and Barbra Streisand and even Ted were all a part of this year's program and reflected the producers' plan to "trim the fat" from what has been sometimes been criticized as a painfully long and slow ritual. More information about winners, performances and more can be found in the live blog below the following gallery. Oscar Nominees 2013


In Hoist's 'The Planets' suite, the movement 'Saturn' is also known by what subtitle, referring to the planet's astrological character?

The Woman on the Sword :: Youwantoknowaboutbritneyspears? Youwantoknowaboutbritneyspears? Oops She Did It Again! > The Woman on the Sword Search site The Woman on the Sword 01/01/2012 14:57 The Woman on the Sword   Jesus on the cross is the man who does not defend himself until his Second Coming with the Sword when he exterminates evil and God creates a new heaven and Earth for the Redeemed. The cross represents the crosspiece of his Sword in the Earth. He is helpless so his tormentors do not have to use the sword against him.      To a boy child the crucifix is the haft of a wooden sword pushed into the Earth. Jesus is the `Son of Man` (Matt: 26.64) because he is the Redeemer; but he returns with the `Sword of God` in Revelation. If Jesus had carried a sword, he would have been killed with the swords of men. In fact, he was killed by the Romans for being a Jewish subversive. His role was to last long enough for the sword of God to be reforged.      Jesus distilled his own teachings, and `God`s law` as `God`s love` (Luke: 10.27). Upon the cross he was helpless and, after his Ascension (1 John: 2.1), God gave the Paraclete or Holy Spirit to mankind as `teacher, guide, comforter and helpmeet`, which suggests that she is the helper that the helpless want to save them. As God`s spirit, she has taught Jesus - and through Jesus - so she is teacher, guide, and comfort also.      Jesus` Second Coming is with the Sword, so he is Sword-trained and a sword-trainer. On the cross he has the woman`s position. He has been obedient to God but men want submission. The `marriage of the lamb` (Rev: 5.13), in Revelation, is submission to God and, pursuant, is `marriage`. According to Revelation, Jesus` `bride` is Jerusalem, but men assume that the `heavenly city` is a place from which they`ll govern creation, whereas Babylon, the Great`, is the city of Revelation described as the city upon the Earth where a woman rules. In other words, Jesus` bride, Jerusalem, is the woman who rules in heaven on behalf of God for Jesus` marriage, which men have no jurisdiction over, although they have always wanted to see into the bridal chamber that God had originally prepared for Adam and Eve in Eden. In Revelation `Mystery, Mother of Harlots, and of the Abominations of the Earth` is a `proxy` ruler for those men who, in ancient Greece, enslaved the wombs of women so that homosexual pederasty could spread its `gay boy sons` by means of war, which became the 20th century`s `gay poisons` of HIV/AIDS, in accordance with Revelation, as the `red dragon` of homosexual pederasty`s war against the wombs of women continued in the form of its biological warfare of HIV/AIDS, which in Revelation is decribed as `blood plague`:   `... a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:...` (Rev 17:4)      Babylon`s womb is her cup but the `abominations and filthiness of her fornication` are what she is made to do by the `red dragon` of devouring homosexual pederasty`s warmongering `gay boy sons`, which result in the `blood plague`of the poisons of HIV/AIDS. However, `Babylon, the Great` is an archerype of woman that seeks to be made conscious, in psychological terms. According to the developmental depth psychologist Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) contents of the unconscious seek to be made conscious by means of impulses that arise in dreams, art, and imagination or reverie. The archetypes are the impulses towards civilization and culture, and `Babylon, the Great` is great because she represents the archetype of woman upon the Earth as she endeavours to survive and be born.     According to Genesis there shall be perpetual enmity between woman`s `seed` and that of the serpent, and in Revelation `the woman clothed with the sun and with the moon at her feet` gives birth to the `New Redeemer` that will protect her while she remains `hidden` upon the Earth. Because the woman of Eden is described as having `seed`, she`s a futanarian woman, or woman with a penis as a species in her own right, which means that Eve, Babylon, and Jerusalem are Woman. A


Which Welsh golfer played in the 2014 Ryder Cup?

Jamie Donaldson: Ryder Cup golfer injured by chainsaw - BBC Sport BBC Sport Jamie Donaldson: Ryder Cup golfer injured by chainsaw 18 Jan 2016 Jamie Donaldson's victory at the Thailand Gold Championship was his only tournament victory of 2015 Welsh golfer Jamie Donaldson has been sidelined with a hand injury following an accident with a chainsaw. The 40-year-old, who won the point that sealed the 2014 Ryder Cup for Europe, shared a picture of the nasty injury on Twitter. Donaldson required stitches and is likely to be out of action until February's Dubai Desert Classic. "So folks, in my time off decided to have a fight with a chainsaw and lost," Donaldson tweeted. Pontypridd-born Donaldson, who was raised in Macclesfield, has three wins on the European Tour and won the Thailand Golf Championship on the Asian Tour in December. The Welshman's manager, John Fay, said Donaldson had not suffered any tendon damage. Donaldson will miss this week's Abu Dhabi Golf Championship - a tournament he won in 2013 - but could play in Singapore next week if given the all clear when the stitches are removed on Wednesday. "Jamie has full movement in the finger and is expected to make a full recovery," Fay said. "He is very relieved and will be a lot more careful in the future." He is not the first golfer to have suffered a chainsaw accident, with twice Open champion Greg Norman, 60, almost losing his left hand in 2014. while cutting some tree branches. Share this page


Which 1999 British film includes the line, 'I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her'?

Notting Hill (1999) - Quotes - IMDb Notting Hill (1999) Quotes Showing all 60 items Anna Scott : And don't forget... I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her. Anna Scott : Can I stay for a while? William : You can stay forever. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options William : I live in Notting Hill. You live in Beverly Hills. Everyone in the world knows who you are, my mother has trouble remembering my name. Anna Scott : I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her. Anna Scott : Wait, what about me? Max : Sorry, you think *you* deserve the brownie? Anna Scott : Well a shot at it at least huh? William : Well, you'll have to fight me for it, this is a very good brownie. Anna Scott : I've been on a diet every day since I was nineteen, which basically means I've been hungry for a decade. I've had a series of not nice boyfriends, one of whom hit me. Ah, and every time I get my heart broken, the newspapers splash it about as though it's entertainment. And it's taken two rather painful operations to get me looking like this. Honey : Really? Anna Scott : Really. And, one day not long from now, my looks will go, they will discover I can't act and I will become some sad middle-aged woman who looks a bit like someone who was famous for a while. Max : [long pause] Nah, nice try gorgeous, but you don't fool anyone. William : Pathetic effort to hog the brownie. Martin : Did you know, and this is pretty amazing, but I once saw Ringo Starr. William : Where was that? Martin : Kensington High Street. At least I think it was Ringo, um, it could have been that guy from Fiddler on the Roof. You know, Toppy. William : Yes... yes that's right, Topol. William : Mmmhmmm. Actually, Ringo Starr doesn't- doesn't at all look like, uh, Topol. Martin : Yes, but, he was- he was quite a long way away from me. William : So it actually could've been neither of them. Martin : Yes, I suppose, so. William : It's not really a classic, anecdote, is it? Martin : Not a classic, no. Anna Scott : What's so annoying is now I'm so totally fierce when it comes to nudity clauses. William : You have clauses in your contract? Anna Scott : Yeah. "you may show the dent at the top of the artist's buttocks, but neither cheek or if a stunt bottom is being used, artists must have full consultation". William : You have a stunt bottom? Anna Scott : I *could* have a stunt bottom, yes. William : Are people tempted to go for better bottoms than their own? Anna Scott : Well yeah, I would. This is important stuff. William : Hell of a thing to put on your passport, Occupation "Mel Gibson's bottom" Anna Scott : Actually Mel does his own ass work. Well why wouldn't he.


Which 19th century gardener, architect and MP designed the Great Conservatory, a huge glasshouse, at Chatsworth House?

Famous British Architects Famous British Architects Profession: Writer English poet and essayist. He wrote a peculiarly English form of romantic and nostalgic light verse, as well as prose works on architecture and social history which reflect his interest in the Gothic Revival. His Collected Poems appeared 1958 and a verse autobiography, Summoned by Bells, 1960. He became poet laureate 1972. Betjeman was born in London and educated at Oxford. During World War II he had a post at the Admiralty, and after that worked for a time for the British Council. He was a contemporary of W H Auden at Oxford, but he had little in common with the poets of the 1930s. His verse is backward-looking, traditional in form - favouring iambic lines and a conversational clarity - and subject matter. He recalls with great precision and affection details of his childhood in N London and holidays in Cornwall. He also admires and champions Victorian and Edwardian taste. A Nip in the Air 1972 and High and Low 1976 are later collections of verse. His books on architecture include Ghastly Good Taste 1933, A Pictorial History of English Architecture 1972, and West Country Churches 1973. Sir Norman Foster Profession: Architect Sir Norman Foster was born in Manchester, England in 1935. He has designed some of the highest profile buildings in the World often winning projects against fierce competition from local architects. His work includes the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, the New German Parliament, the Chek Lap Kok International Airport, Daewoo HQ in South Korea, the Sainsbury Centre for visual arts in the U.K and Century Tower in Japan. Foster was awarded the RIBA Royal Gold Medal in 1983, and in 1990 the RIBA Trustees Medal was made for the Willis Faber Dumas building. He was knighted in 1990, and recieved the Gold Medal of the AIA in 1994. On June 7, 1999, Sir Norman received the Pritzer Architecture Prize. Sir Joseph Paxton (1801 - 1865) Profession: Architect Sir Joseph Paxton (1803ï¿½1865) was an English gardener and architect of The Crystal Palace. He was born on 3 August 1803, the seventh son of a farming family, at Milton Bryan, Bedfordshire. (Some references, incorrectly, list his birth date as 3 August 1801. This is, as he admitted in later life, a result of misinformation he provided in his teens, which enabled him to enrol at Chiswick Gardens.) He became a garden boy at the age of fifteen for Sir Gregory Page-Turner at Battlesden Park, near Woburn. After several moves, he obtained a position in 1823 at the Horticultural Society's Chiswick Gardens. These were close to the gardens of William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire at Chiswick House. The latter would frequently meet the young gardener as he strolled in his gardens and became impressed witth his skill and enthusiasm. The Duke offered the 23-year-old Paxton the position of Head Gardener at Chatsworth, which was considered one of the finest landscaped gardens of the time. Although the Duke was in Russia at the time, Paxton set off for Chatsworth on the Chesterfield coach forthwith, arriving at Chatsworth at half past four in the morning. By his account he had explored the gardens, scaling the kitchen garden wall in the process, and set the staff to work, then ate breakfast with the housekeeper and met his future wife, Sarah Bown, the housekeeper's niece, as he later put it, completing his first morning's work before nine o'clock. They later married, and she proved to be supremely capable of managing his affairs, leaving him free to pursue his ideas. He enjoyed a very friendly relationship with his employer who recognised his diverse talents and facilitated his rise to prominence. One of his first projects was to redesign the garden around the new north wing of the house and to set up a 'pinetum', a collection of conifers which developed into a forty acre arboretum which still exists. In the process he became skilled in moving even mature trees. The largest, weighing about eight tons, was moved from Kedleston Road in Derby. Among several other large projects at Chatsworth, such as the R


Who provides the voice for Sideshow Bob in The Simpson?

‘Simpsons’: Sideshow Bob to finally kill Bart this fall – EW.com FOX After 25 years, Sideshow Bob will finally get his wish.  This fall on The Simpsons’ annual Halloween episode, Kelsey Grammer will return to voice the baritone, scene-stealing maniac Sideshow Bob. Only this time, instead of his diabolical plan being foiled at the last possible moment, Bob will actually kill Bart Simpson. Simpsons producers revealed the news during their ATX Festival panel in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. Executive producer Al Jean said he always wanted to see the Coyote get the Road Runner in the classic Looney Tunes cartoons. “I hated frustration comedy so we’ll scratch that itch,” Jean told EW. So Bob will finally somehow actually execute Bart—and then won’t know what to do with himself after his life’s mission has been accomplished.  Of course, Bart will be back on the show after the traditionally format-shattering Halloween stunt. Bob was first introduced on the show in 1990 and began his quest to kill Bart in the “Cape Feare” episode in 1993.  The producers also announced that a fan-favorite character from The Simpsons Movie will return during the upcoming 27th season— Homer’s beloved Spider-Pig will be back . Alas, there was no update about longtime voice actor Harry Shearer, who recently announced he was quitting the series. The Simpsons team noted they’re still hoping to work our a new deal with Shearer.  Here’s Jean on EW radio: Show Full Article


Leaving office in 2010, who was the last Labour Home Secretary?

BBC News - Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet and ministerial teams Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet and ministerial teams Click on the faces for profiles Here are details of Ed Miliband's ministerial team following his October 2013 reshuffle. This page is no longer being updated. For latest, click here . ED MILIBAND - LABOUR LEADER The then 40-year-old beat older brother and former foreign secretary David to the Labour leadership in 2010 by the narrowest of margins, with the backing of the trade unions proving decisive. Attempted to shake-off his "Red Ed" tag by talking about the "squeezed middle" - but faced criticism the party lacked direction. He launched a two-year policy review and consultation exercise on "refounding" Labour as a more modern and inclusive party. He faced criticism his leadership lacked edge, but won support over his reaction to the phone-hacking scandal - and his decision to burn the party's bridges with Rupert Murdoch's media empire. The son of a Marxist intellectual and an MP since 2005, he was formerly an adviser to Gordon Brown. After entering Parliament, he enjoyed a rapid rise, becoming energy and climate change secretary in 2008. Married his long-term partner and mother of his two young children, Justine Thornton in 2011. ED BALLS - SHADOW CHANCELLOR As Gordon Brown's chief economic adviser, he was at the chancellor's side for many years. After being elected an MP in 2005, he quickly became a Treasury minister but had to deny accusations of briefing against Tony Blair. Later he became schools secretary and narrowly held on to his seat in the 2010 election after being targeted by the Tories. Came third in the Labour leadership contest and was named shadow home secretary, despite being tipped for shadow chancellor. His public calls for Labour to change its position on the deficit were widely seen as having lost him the job. However, following Alan Johnson's resignation in January 2011, Mr Balls, at the age of 44 , became shadow chancellor after all. Married to shadow cabinet colleague Yvette Cooper. YVETTE COOPER - SHADOW HOME SECRETARY AND MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND EQUALITIES Popular throughout the party, the then 42-year old got the most votes of any MP in the shadow cabinet elections. A former journalist with the Independent, she was marked out early on as a rising star after being elected in 1997. Two years later, at the age of 30, she became a minister - the youngest at the time. She rose quickly up the ministerial ladder, working in the Treasury before becoming work and pensions secretary. Was urged by some to run for the leadership but decided against it, saying it was not the right time. Another of those seen as a potential shadow chancellor, she was in fact appointed shadow foreign secretary in Ed Miliband's first front bench line-up, but moved to the home affairs brief after Alan Johnson's resignation. Married to Ed Balls - they are the first married couple to serve as cabinet ministers at the same time. They have three children. DOUGLAS ALEXANDER - SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY The former solicitor is one of only a handful of senior Labour figures who were close to both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. Once Gordon Brown's speechwriter, he served as Scottish secretary and transport secretary under Tony Blair and international development secretary under Gordon Brown. Blamed by some for the election that never was in 2007 after urging Gordon Brown to call a snap poll. Aged 43 , he co-ordinated the 2010 Labour general election campaign. Backed David Miliband in the leadership contest, chairing his campaign. TRISTRAM HUNT - SHADOW EDUCATION SECRETARY Historian Tristram Hunt, MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central since 2010, was promoted from shadow minister to shadow education secretary in the October 2013 reshuffle. He replaced Stephen Twigg. Mr Hunt is best known as a regular newspaper columnist, broadcaster and history lecturer. After taking a first-class degree in history from Cambridge University, he served as an exchange fellow at the University of Chicago before returning to Cambridge to complete his doctora


Which French electronic dance music duo had a UK Number Number One single in 2013 with 'Get Lucky'?

Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Earns The Artist His First Number One | The Huffington Post Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Earns The Artist His First Number One 06/02/2013 02:00 pm ET | Updated Aug 02, 2013 AP LONDON, June 2 (Reuters) - American R&B singer Robin Thicke has scored his first number one in the British singles charts with "Blurred Lines", which became the fastest selling single of 2013, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday. The song, which features hip hop artists T.I. and Pharrell Williams, sold 190,000 copies during its first week on sale, knocking British rapper Naughty Boy's dance track "La La La", featuring London singer Sam Smith, into number two. "It is an honour and a pleasure to be number one in the UK. It's something I've always dreamed of," Thicke told the Official Charts Company. In the albums chart, French electronic music duo Daft Punk retained the top spot with "Random Access Memories", which had shot straight to number one last week, while veteran Rod Stewart held on at number two with "Time". The duo in the shiny helmets, who were at the forefront of electronic dance music in the 1990s, have scored an international success with "Random Access Memories" after a tantalising online promotional campaign ahead of release. The album gave Daft Punk their first number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart last week.   (Reporting By Estelle Shirbon; editing by Mike Collett-White) Pharrell & Nude Models (NSFW)


Who won the Men's Singles at the 2014 US Open?

US Open 2014: Kei Nishikori vs Marin Cilic - the men's singles final from Flushing Meadows in numbers - Telegraph US Open US Open 2014: Kei Nishikori vs Marin Cilic - the men's singles final from Flushing Meadows in numbers The US Open final will be the first time in nine years that none of the Big  Four has contested a grand slam final. It is just one of a number of  startling statistics surrounding a most unlikely final Face off: Marin Cilic meets Kei Nishikori in the final of the US Open Photo: EPA; GETTY IMAGES Follow Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic meet on Monday night in the most unlikely US Open final in many years. You could have got odds of 250/1 on either man to win the title earlier this summer and the extraordinary statistics do not stop there. The last 38 grand slam finals have all featured at least one member of the so-called 'Big Four' (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray). During that nine-year period Federer has made 25 final appearances in all, Nadal (20), Djokovic (14) and Murray (7). The last time a grand slam final was played without a member of the 'Big Four' was the Australian Open final in 2005, when Marat Safin beat Lleyton Hewitt 1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4. Nishikori began the tournament as 10th seed while Cilic was 14th-seed. It is 12 years since none of the top-eight seeds made the final of a grand slam final. On that occasion, at the French Open in 2002, Alberto Costa beat Juan Carlos Ferrero 6–1, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3. Related Articles Peng and Makarova out to upset odds 04 Sep 2014 Nishikori and Cilic are both looking for their maiden grand slam title on Monday night, joining Stanislas Wawrinka - who lifted the Australian Open in Jnauary - as first time winners of a 'slam' in the same year. The last time at least two men won maiden singles titles was 2003 when three players - Juan Carlos Ferrero (French Open), Roger Federer (Wimbledon) and Andy Roddick (US Open) - claimed their first major title. Regardless of who wins on Monday night this will be the first time since 1998 that all eight singles grand slam titles are held by different players. It will be only the third time since the start of the Open era that this has happened. 2014 men's and women's singles champions Men's singles champion


The Battle of Poltava in 1709 was a victory by Peter the Great over which state?

Battle of Poltava, 1709 – The Art of Battle Animation not displaying properly? Peter the Great versus Karl Rehnskjold and Charles XII: A Swedish army under Rehnskjold and Charles loses the element of surprise before it attacks a Russian army under Peter. Can Rehnskjold and Charles rely on the Swedish soldier’s reputation of past victories or has Peter successfully built a Russian soldier which can hold its own? Significance Poltava holds a place on every list of decisive battles because it marks the irreversible rise of one state’s power and influence at the expense of another’s. Peter’s victory in the Great Northern War would bring Russia closer to Europe not just geographically but culturally. In purely empirical, military terms however, Poltava is less significant. The battle was fought deep within Russia as Peter tapped the traditional Russian strategy of eluding battle and weakening the enemy with the harsh climate. Anything short of a crushing victory for the Swedes only led them deeper into Russia. Peter’s victory at Poltava did not immediately bear fruits as he was lucky to escape from the Turks at all in his disastrous Pruth campaign of 1711. But Peter’s victory at Poltava is consistent with trends of the subsequent history and thus serves as a sort of placeholder in history. Analysis Tactically, this battle is fairly easy to analyze given the challenges in communication, command and control (C3) Charles and Rehnskjold created for themselves. The Swedish army was unified in purpose from the highest officer to the lowest soldier – Lewenhaupt’s strict compliance with detested orders to rejoin the army rather than storm the Russian camp prove this – but it was not clear how the battle was to go. Bengstton claims only two Swedish generals other than Rehnskjold and Charles were explicitly familiar with the plan of attack (1960: 348). Fuller argues the “Swedish unity of command was non-existent” and that “it is important to bear this in mind, for otherwise the battle of Poltava becomes unintelligible” (1956: 176). Peter, for his part, incidentally magnified Swedish command issues with the sudden construction of the line of redoubts perpendicular to the original line which instantly divided the Swedish army. The real talent of Peter however was not as a field commander – although he performed well at Poltava – but as an administrator. The army he gained victory with at Poltava was completely his own, built from the defeated ruins of the Battle of Narva in 1700. Charles’ plan did not recognize that the Russian army had improved greatly since Narva and was likely going to fail even if all went well. Charles’ plan was to rush past the redoubts, march across the edge of the plain and then position themselves between the Russians and their ford at Petrovka; Peter would then be forced to accept Charles’ challenge to fight a reversed front battle or starve. The plan is impressive in its audacity and consideration of the indirect approach but many of the same factors in the actual Swedish defeat remain. The Russians would still hold an overwhelming superiority in infantry and artillery whose performance would completely shock Charles. Peter would have likely calmly lead his army out of camp and defeated the Swedes, a disastrous result for any army fighting a reversed front battle. Notes I resisted animating this battle because I felt it would be confusing or less informative due to the Swedish command issues. However, I feel such issues should not be excluded from a visual representation of war and strategy, being just as important as which weapons were used or where units were deployed. Note on commander labels: they are a disaster. Sources’ maps simply did not agree with each other in the least and so I added commander labels based on who actually influenced the sector or who was “really” in charge. I did this by being consistent with the narrative of the battle as a whole. For example, technically or at least according to one confident source, the four Swedish columns from left to right were commanded by Charles, Roos, Stac


At which theatre was the National Theatre based before the new building opened on London's South Bank in 1976?

National Theatre London - what's on and how to get to the National Theatre on the South Bank South Bank, London, SE1 9PX The Royal National Theatre (generally known as the National Theatre or The National) is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames next to Waterloo Bridge in Central London. Along with the Royal Shakespeare Company it is one of the UKâs two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies. From 1963 until 1976 the company was based at the Old Vic Theatre in Waterloo. The current building was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun and Peter Softley and comprises three stages, which opened between 1976 and 1977. The National Theatre building houses three separate auditoria which present a varied programme with a number of new plays by contemporary playwrights. Each auditorium in the theatre can run up to three shows in repertoire which increases the number of plays which can be put on during any one season. They are: The Olivier Theatre (named after the theatre's first artistic director, Laurence Olivier) which is the main auditorium with an open stage and a fan-shaped audience seating area for 1,160 people. A five-storey drum revolving stage section extends eight metres beneath the stage and its design ensures that the audience's view is not blocked. The Lyttelton Theatre (named after Oliver Lyttelton, the National Theatre's first board Chairman): it has a proscenium-arch design and can accommodate an audience of 890. The Cottesloe Theatre (named after Lord Cottesloe, Chairman of the South Bank Theatre board) is a small and adaptable studio space designed by Iain Mackintosh. It can hold up to 400 people depending on the seating configuration The riverside frontage of the theatre is used for regular open-air performances during the summer months. The terraces and foyers of the theatre complex are also used for one off concerts and performances. The National Theatre's foyers are open to the public and offer a large theatrical bookshop, restaurants, bars and exhibition spaces. Backstage tours run throughout the day, and there is live music every day in the foyer before performances. The National also has a Studio which plays a vital role in developing work for the National's stages and British theatre in general. Writers and actors can use it explore, experiment and devise new work. HOW TO GET TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE Click on map to enlarge image Tube :Embankment/Covent Garden Train: Waterloo/Southwark 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521,  X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by  the back of the National Theatre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45,  63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and  there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the National. National Theatre car park opening times are 06:00 to 01:00 am. Spaces in the basement car park  are Â£7.50 after 5.00pm or if you attend a daytime ticketed event and  leave before 19:00 . Combined matinee and evening show rate Â£12. Validation  must be obtained from the Information Desk. Sundays/public holidays: up  to 1 hour free, or Â£7.50 all day. DISABLED ACCESS TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE Audio-described performances and touch tours for visually  impaired people and captioned performances for deaf or partially hearing  visitors. There are seats at the front of each auditorium for visually impaired  people. Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium Available The cloakroom is 11 steps up from the nearest lift on Level 1. There's a  chair lift, but if you're a wheelchair-user or have limited mobility we  advise you to use the Lyttelton Cloakroom on the ground floor.


Who is currently the head chef patron of Le Gavroche restaurant?

Le Gavroche - The Team Le Gavroche Find out about the people behind Le Gavroche. Michel Roux Owner Michel Roux Jr was born in 1960 in Pembury, Kent, where his father Albert Roux worked as a private chef for the Cazalet family. His earliest food memories are the smells of the Fairlawne kitchen – pastry, sugar caramelizing and stews – where he played under the table while his father and mother Monique prepared the meals. After deciding to follow in his father’s footsteps, he left school at 16 for the first of several challenging apprenticeships at Maître Patissier, Hellegouarche in Paris from 1976 to 1979. Michel Roux Owner Michel Roux Jr was born in 1960 in Pembury, Kent, where his father Albert Roux worked as a private chef for the Cazalet family. His earliest food memories are the smells of the Fairlawne kitchen – pastry, sugar caramelizing and stews – where he played under the table while his father and mother Monique prepared the meals. Read more After deciding to follow in his father’s footsteps, he left school at 16 for the first of several challenging apprenticeships at Maître Patissier, Hellegouarche in Paris from 1976 to 1979. He was then Commis de Cuisine at Alain Chapel’s signature restaurant at Mionay near Lyon, Michel’s biggest influence. His military service was spent in the kitchens at the Elysée Palace at the time of Presidents Giscard d’Estaing and François Mitterrand. He also spent time at Boucherie Lamartine and Charcuterie Mothu in Paris, and the Gavers Restaurant in London. After a stint at the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong he returned to London and worked at La Tante Claire before joining the family business. He took over running Le Gavroche in 1991, gradually changing the style of cooking to his own – classic French with a lighter, modern twist. Michel opened Roux at Parliament Square in May 2010 with Restaurant Associates, part of the Compass Group UK and Ireland. And in November 2010, he opened Roux at The Landau at London’s prestigious luxury hotel, The Langham. Michel was a judge and presenter on the BBC’s popular prime time show, MasterChef: The Professionals, and presented all series of ‘Great British Food Revival.’ Michel fronted BBC2’s ‘Food and Drink,’ in 2014 and presented a documentary on Escoffier, whose revolutionary approach to fine cuisine has inspired Michel and many others. In the same year, Michel went on a journey to create the perfect chocolate for the Le Gavroche Kitchen. Filmed by the BBC, in Paris he discovered chocolatiers, Cacao Barry and their Or Noir Lab. In 2013, Michel launched his most recent cookbook, ‘The French Kitchen’. Focusing on traditional French home cooking, this is the fifth solo cookery book from Michel. He is involved with the Roux Experience courses at the ‘Cactus Kitchens’ cookery school, with the Executive producer of Saturday Kitchen, Amanda Ross. Cactus Kitchens offers people the opportunity to learn to cook within small intimate groups from some of the UK’s finest chefs, on site above the Saturday Kitchen studios. Michel has fronted a brand new four-part Channel 4 series, ‘The Diner’, exploring the hurdles faced by people with disabilities and mental health issues when finding employment. Michel also recently presented a new program on his first ever project with the Disney Channel. ‘First Class Chefs’ which launched in June 2015, is a show where kids aged 9-11 compete to showcase their restaurant skills. Branching out into home kitchens, Roux Lifestyle Ltd was formed in January 2015.The initial focus of the company is on a range of upper mid to premium brand kitchen sinks, taps and hot taps under the Roux Lifestyle name. Michel is a keen sportsman and he ran his nineteenth marathon in 2014, to raise funds for VICTA, a charity supporting visually impaired children. He is also an honorary member of the Harlequins rugby club. Visit Michel Roux JR's website at www.michelroux.co.uk Visit The Roux Scholarship website at www.rouxscholarship.co.uk Rachel Humphrey Executive Chef Rachel Humphrey joined Le Gavroche as an apprentice in 1996, working her way up


Where did Britain surrender to the USA in 1781?

Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown - Oct 19, 1781 - HISTORY.com Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis formally surrenders 8,000 British soldiers and seamen to a French and American force at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing the American Revolution to a close. Previously, Cornwallis had driven General George Washington’s Patriot forces out of New Jersey in 1776, and led his Recoats in victory over General Horatio Gates and the Patriots at Camden, South Carolina, in 1780. His subsequent invasion of North Carolina was less successful, however, and in April 1781, he led his weary and battered troops toward the Virginia coast, where he could maintain seaborne lines of communication with the large British army of General Henry Clinton in New York City. After conducting a series of raids against towns and plantations in Virginia, Cornwallis settled in Yorktown in August. The British immediately began fortifying the town and the adjacent promontory of Gloucester Point across the York River Washington instructed the Marquis de Lafayette, who was in Virginia with an American army of around 5,000 men, to block Cornwallis’ escape from Yorktown by land. In the meantime, Washington’s 2,500 troops in New York were joined by a French army of 4,000 men under the Count de Rochambeau. Washington and Rochambeau made plans to attack Cornwallis with the assistance of a large French fleet under the Count de Grasse, and on August 21 they crossed the Hudson River to march south to Yorktown. Covering 200 miles in 15 days, the allied force reached the head of Chesapeake Bay in early September. Meanwhile, a British fleet under Admiral Thomas Graves failed to break French naval superiority at the Battle of Virginia Capes on September 5, denying Cornwallis his expected reinforcements. Beginning September 14, de Grasse transported Washington and de Rochambeau’s men down the Chesapeake to Virginia, where they joined Lafayette and completed the encirclement of Yorktown on September 28. De Grasse landed another 3,000 French troops carried by his fleet. During the first two weeks of October, the 14,000 Franco-American troops gradually overcame the fortified British positions with the aid of de Grasse’s warships. A large British fleet carrying 7,000 men set out to rescue Cornwallis, but it was too late. On October 19, General Cornwallis surrendered 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen, 144 cannons, 15 galleys, a frigate and 30 transport ships. Pleading illness, he did not attend the surrender ceremony, but his second-in-command, General Charles O’Hara, carried Cornwallis’ sword to the American and French commanders. As the British and Hessian troops marched out to surrender, the British band played the song “The World Turned Upside Down.” Although the war persisted on the high seas and in other theaters, the Patriot victory at Yorktown effectively ended fighting in the American colonies. Peace negotiations began in 1782, and on September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, formally recognizing the United States as a free and independent nation after eight years of war. Related Videos


In which English town or city would you find the Hexagon theatre?

Reading travel guide - Wikitravel St Mary's Butts & Church There are several possible derivations of the Reading's name, however the true source is obscured. Reading grew rich through the medieval and Tudor periods thanks to a booming trade in cloth. The siege imposed by parliament on the town during the English Civil War crippled the town's economy which never recovered. The economy of the town is historically most famous for the '3Bs' of Biscuits (US English: Cookies), Beer and Bulbs (of none have survived - you can find out more about the biscuits on the 2nd floor or the Reading Museum) however, In recent years, ITC, finance, legal, insurance, green technologies and biopharma have replaced these traditional businesses. As such, it is not an obvious travel destination in its own right, but if you happen to be here on business , there is plenty to see and do. The Forbury Gardens , located in the centre of town, have recently been restored to their original Victorian splendour. The adjoining ruins are the remains of a once powerful Abbey , sacked by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries. Reading is also home to the gaol in which Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for homosexuality and where he composed his famous ballad. The UK Government closed the gaol in November 2013, transferring the remaining prisoners elsewhere and Reading Borough Council has subsequently published its planning framework for the Grade II listed building while its long term future is decided. Reading is at the heart of an attractive area of the Thames Valley, sitting across the confluence of the Thames and Kennet rivers amid green rolling hills, thatched cottages and pubs. It is surrounded by numerous small towns and villages such as Thatcham , Pangbourne and Streatley , many of great age and beauty. Much of it is now part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Cotswolds being easily reachable. It is a long inhabited and well domesticated area that sits at the junction of several major transport routes, both rail and road. As such, Reading serves as a major hub for commuter traffic into and out of London. Incidentally, describing Reading as a city could raise the odd eye-brow locally. Despite its size and population it is not technically a city. To become a city in the UK you need a royal charter, and to gain a charter the town used to have to contain a cathedral. Because of Reading's large abbey, a cathedral was never built there, so Reading was never formally made a city. The law was changed in 1889, but many people still believe it to be in force. Charters are now granted periodically with Reading losing out, most recently to Newport , Wolverhampton and to the locals, most annoyingly to their south coast rivals, Brighton and Hove . However, none of this has stopped the council pretending, with lots of new signs directing people to the "city centre" and all buses (Reading Buses is owned and operated by Reading Borough council and controls nearly all routes in and around Reading) for a while displayed "City Centre" as their destination, although this has now changed to "central Reading". Reading has become more famous recently as the local football team has had a stint in the Premier League, although it is currently in the Championship League. It's majority owned by benefactor Sir John Madejski, who built the Madejski Stadium located south of the town. This has raised awareness of the town throughout the UK. There has been considerable investment in this south of the town with new business parks, commercial properties, new housing developments and superstores. The town centre has been transformed over the past 10 years with a modern shopping centre called The Oracle . The town centre is managed as a Business Improvement District Reading holds several Royal Charters permitting parliament to be held there during "times of plague or rebellion" in London! By plane[ edit ] Reading is well served by London's collection of airports. For travellers coming directly to Reading, here are the most convenient (in increasing travel


What item of military clothing is a Sam Browne?

Reviews New Czech Military Sam Browne Belt, Brown is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 7. Rated 4 out of 5 by ISAAC from The Czech Sam Brown Belt was of good quality and will provide many years of service. I'm 5'9 165lbs with a 32in waist and this belt fits but I had to take the shoulder strap all the way out so I don't see this belt fitting a larger person. Overall this is a quality belt at a great price. Date published: 2012-09-28 Rated 3 out of 5 by DAVID from It was what I ordered, however it was only 30 inches long. So I think I got a small or medium instead of a large. Date published: 2012-09-28 Rated 5 out of 5 by DWAYNE from I prefer leather gear to the new nylon or cotton. This Cz Sam Brown belt fits my leather M-1910 style flapped holster for my Glock-23 with no problems. It also accepts my leather magazine pouches for both pistol and rifle. If you are a M-size, I'd order a L-size. It is good quality and in good condition. It's a good deal. Date published: 2012-09-27 Rated 4 out of 5 by GARY from The belt was smaller than i hoped for, i ordered a large but i received a med i believe, other than that, the belt was in good shape. Date published: 2012-08-07 Rated 4 out of 5 by DENNIS from First one I received was very nice, well made and new looking with all the brass present and shinny, just to small for me. Date published: 2012-05-21 Rated 5 out of 5 by EDWARD from I was looking for a gunbelt for my Ruger GP-100. This belt is sharp ! I love it! Thanks so much! Date published: 2012-05-20


Which great female Edwardian garden designer wrote the highly influential work 'Colour in the Flower Garden'?

Posted by admin on Aug 6, 2012 in Landscape architecture Posts , Most Popular Articles Top 10 Influential Landscape Architects If you are reading this article, you are probably a landscape architect, looking at architecture … If you are reading this article, you are probably a landscape architect, looking at architecture programs , a Landscape Architecture student or simply a fan of anything landscape connected. You also probably have your favourite style in landscape design, your beloved era and the landscape architect you adore. Like any specialized industry, landscape architecture has representatives that marked milestones in its development. These are the precursors of their era, the people who changed the history of landscape architecture, introducing new ideas and concepts or designing the most famous parks and landscapes. Their talents and vision put them well ahead of their time. Now, they are the source of inspiration, as people who were not afraid to chase their dreams. The list below contains names that are known to every landscape architect or landscape architecture fan. It was very hard to choose only 10 out of many great well known and admired names, but here goes!  10. Martha Schwartz Grand Canal Square; credit matthi shutterstock.com An American landscape architect and one of the icons of 20th century landscape architecture. Her impressive and controversial gardens are very different from what we are used to – sometimes they even contain neither plants, nor water! Schwartz’s favourite materials are plastic and stone. The characteristic features of her designs are bright colours, sharp lines and artificial structures. Her background is both in the fine arts and in landscape architecture, and her projects range from private to urban scale. Her most recognisable works include the Splice Garden in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Jacob Javits Convention Center Plaza in New York, as well as Dublin Docklands in Ireland.  9. Antoni Gaudí This Catalan architect, born in Reus in 1852, can be only called by one name: a visionary. His style was absolutely unique. It included neo-Gothic elements together with Oriental influences, passed through mainstream Modernism, culminating in an organic style inspired by nature to form an original mixture unrivalled by any other architect since. Gaudi rarely  drew any plans, preferring instead to work with casts or scale models. Apart from  architectural work, such as the famous church Sagrada Família, he was the designer of an incredible park in Barcelona – Park Güell. The Park is a masterpiece of design, full of flamboyant objects such as sea serpent – shaped bench or the famous salamander. It is one of   the most original landscapes ever created, inspiring the visitors and expressing the personality of its designer. Park Güell; credit: shutterstock.com  8. Thomas Dolliver Church Born in 1902 in Boston, Church was one of the most important landscape architects of 20th century. He is known for respecting the surrounding landscape, the local conditions, traditions and plants, as well as the client’s wishes. His modern, simple, functional but    elegant gardens were complimenting the house and were inspired by contemporary art. One  of his most famous works is his own residency of El Novillero in California. He designed also several larger projects, for example UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, the grounds of the American Embassy in Havana, Cuba, and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He also wrote a book carrying a very important message for modern landscape architects –  “Gardens are for People”. 7. Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe One of the greatest English landscape architects and also an architect, born in Chelsea in  1900 and definitely the best known English landscape architect of his generation. Apart from  designing and re-designing a multitude of gardens and parks, he was an author of many  books on landscape architecture and  garden design as well as a founding President of IFLA – International Federation of Landscape Architects. Among his other works we can find  the Kennedy Memor


"The Claude Francois song ""Comme d'habitude"" (translation ""as usual"") was a hit in English for Frank Sinatra under what title?"

COMME D'HABITUDE: Lyrics Translation French Lesson of this CLAUDE FRANÇOIS song (free + online) - Learn French Free with Stories This site uses biscuits. They're like cookies only better for dunking. By using this site you consent to whatever I like   Learn French Free with Stories NOTE: I also do free French bilingual short stories (parallel texts) , and I've put lots of info + links on my Home Page Quality Lyrics Translation + Free French Lesson Claude François Word for word French to English lyrics translation Difficult expression meanings explained PART ONE Je me lève et je te bouscule Je = [I] (Personal pronoun - JE form - Subject case) Open this table of Personal Pronouns  and keep it open in another tab for the rest of the lesson. Locate je within it. me = [myself] (personal pronoun - JE form - reflexive case) Again, using the identifiers within the parentheses, locate this particular me within the table I just asked you to keep open. What, you didn't open it like I said! FACE-PALM. well, do it now.  lève = [raise/ rise] NOTE: me lève is the JE form of the pronominal verb se lever [to rise/ to arise/ to get up/ to stand up/ to get out of bed] in the PRÉSENT . Look at  this conjugation table of se lever . Locate me lève within it using the two co-ordinates I just gave you in block capitals. Confused? Look for the PRÉSENT box (top left) then within that box look for the line beginning with JE. See, not so hard now was it. Each time I ask you to do this for the verbs that will arise below, try to see how the forms differ within each box. Try to look for repeated patterns. Here's one for you: the TU forms almost always end in s in all the simple tenses (the first column of boxes) je = [I] te = [you] (Personal pronoun - TU form - Direct object) Locate te within the PP table using these identifiers bouscule = [jostle/ shake up/ give a prod/ push/ shove/ to give a stir] JE form of bousculer in the PRÉSENT.  Look at this conjugation table of bousculer and locate bouscule within it.  MEANING: 'I get up, I give you a stir' Tu n’te réveilles pas  Tu = [you] (Persnal pronoun - TU form - Subject case) Locate... n’ = [no (first part of dual negative system)] te = [yourself] (Personal pronoun - TU form - Reflexive case) Locate... réveilles = [wake/ wake up/ awaken] te réveilles is the TU form of the pronominal (reflexive) verb se réveiller [to wake oneself up] in the PRÉSENT. Look at this conjugation table of se reveiller . Locate te reveilles within using the method already described. pas = [not] MEANING = 'you don't wake up' Comme d'habitude Comme = [like/ as] d' = [of] habitude = [habitude] NOTE: the phrase comme d'habitude is the set phrase for 'as per usual.' You will often hear the abbreviated form comme d'hab which is pronounced similar to 'kom dab' NOTE: D'habitude on it's own means 'usually/ normally' as in 'd'habitude, je suis plus vite' [normally I'm faster] NOTE: This phrase gets repeated through out the whole song. MEANING: 'as per usual' OR 'as usual' Sur toi je remonte le drap Sur = [on] Though here you have to read it as 'over.' toi = [you] (Personal pronoun - TU form - Emphatic/stressed case) Locate... je = [I] remonte = [pull up/ lift up/ wind up (as in clock)/ go back up/ climb back up/ go up/ fly up/ ride up (as in skirt)/ be on the rise] JE form of remonter in the PRÉSENT.  Look at this conjugation table of remonter . Locate this particular remonte within.  le = [the] drap = [sheet] NOTE: this word is not as wide as the English word sheet in that it won't apply to a sheet of paper or ply etc. It only applies to a bed sheet. NOTE: the 'p' at the end is not pronounced, and, like the p in the words camp, champ and loup, never forms a liaison . In the plural from neither the p nor the s of draps are pronounced.  J'ai peur que tu aies froid  J' = [I] This is je which has lost it's e due to forming an elision with ai. It does this because je termainates with a vowel sound and ai begins with one. Thus the two kinda get sucked together. Well, that's the simplified rule but that'll do for now.   ai = [have] JE f


Jennifer Garner's husband Ben Affleck directed the film which won the Best Picture Oscar in 2013. What was its title?

Oscars 2013: Best Picture nominees - Photo 1 - Pictures - CBS News Oscars 2013: Best Picture nominees Next Nine films have been nominated for Best Picture of the Year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, representing a broad range of storytelling and cinematic craft, from period dramas and musicals to taut suspense, intimate character dramas, a 3-D fable of survival and humanism, and an homage to genre movie-making at its most entertainingly outrageous. Click through this gallery to go behind the scenes with each nominee, and then take our poll to vote for which film you think should win the Oscar for Best Picture. The 85th Academy Awards will be presented February 24. And the nominees are . . . By CBSNews.com senior editor David Morgan Credit: CBS News Based on the New York Times bestseller by Yann Martel (winner of the Man Booker Prize), "Life of Pi" chronicles the epic struggle for survival by a castaway stranded in the middle of the ocean, who shares his lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. On a broad scale, the visually-audacious film -- incorporating lush visual effects and 3-D cinematography -- is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the search for meaning in the universe. But it is also a tale of how one young man's life was changed owing to his insatiable curiosity, intelligence and compassion. The 20th Century Fox release was nominated for 11 Academy Awards , including Best Picture. Credit: 20th Century Fox How is divinity made known in a world in which chaos seems rampant, and where Nature's cruelty is both daunting and necessary? A young Indian nicknamed Pi (played as a teenager by Suraj Sharma) seeks spiritual affirmation by exploring many different faiths, to understand human behavior. But the son of a zookeeper learns early lessons about animal consciousness from his father, after a close call in the animal cages. "The tiger is not your friend!" his father says. "Animals don't think like we do; people who forget that get themselves killed!" Credit: 20th Century Fox As Pi's family emigrates to Canada, the cargo ship carrying their menagerie of zoo animals is lost in a storm. Pi survives, and alone clamors aboard a lifeboat -- which he soon finds is occupied by several animals, including a Bengal Tiger. The adventure -- told in flashback by the elder Pi to a visiting writer -- promises to prove the existence of God, but in ways unpredictable to the young man. Credit: 20th Century Fox The tiger (named Richard Parker due to a clerical error) makes short work of the other animals on board the lifeboat, but Pi's wits keep him safe, barely, as he endures the hardships and loneliness of weeks on the open ocean. His isolation with Richard Parker leads to further questioning about the meaning of life, and whether his father was right about animal consciousness. To the filmmakers' great credit, the animals are never anthropomorphized; their behavior is accurate, and as mesmerizing as in a nature documentary involving predators and prey. Credit: 20th Century Fox Ang Lee, who won a Best Director Academy Award for "Brokeback Mountain" (2005) and was also nominated for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000), received Oscar and Directors Guild nominations for "Life of Pi." It was Lee's first time filming in 3-D. "I wanted the experience of the film to be as unique as Yann Martel's book," said Lee, "and that meant creating the film in another dimension. 3-D is a new cinematic language, and in 'Life of Pi' it's just as much about immersing audiences in the characters' emotional space as it is about the epic scale and adventure." Credit: 20th Century Fox Because of the hazards of shooting with a live tiger in a small space -- and in a water tank, no less -- the majority of shots with Richard Parker (about 86 percent) feature a computer-animated animal. L.A.-based effects house Rhythm & Hues (which won Oscars for "The Golden Compass" and the talking animals of "Babe"), under Oscar-nominated FX supervisor Bill Westenhofer, built a digital tiger that accurately and vividly captured the musculature, folds of sk


Which spirit is mixed with white rum, triple sec and lemon juice in a 'Between the Sheets' cocktail?

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The siege of which territory between 1779 and 1783 by a Franco Spanish force ended in complete failure?

Great Siege of Gibraltar | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Great Siege of Gibraltar Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Great Siege of Gibraltar 24 June 1779 – 7 February 1783 Location Decisive British victory [1] [2] Belligerents 10 floating batteries Casualties and losses 333 killed 911 wounded 536 died from disease. [13] [14] 6,000 killed, wounded, captured and missing, [15] 9 ships sunk, 2nd Nassau The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence . This was the largest action fought during the war in terms of numbers, particularly the Grand Assault of 18 September 1782. At three years and seven months, it is the longest siege endured by the British Armed Forces . Contents Edit In 1738 a dispute between Spain and Great Britain arose over commerce between Europe and the Americas . Initially, both sides intended to sign an agreement at the Spanish Royal Palace of El Pardo , but in January of the following year, the British Parliament rejected the advice of Foreign Minister Robert Walpole , a supporter of the agreement with Spain. [17] A short time later, the War of Jenkins' Ear began, and both countries declared war on 23 October 1739, each side drawing up plans to establish trenches near Gibraltar. [18] Seeing these first movements, Britain ordered Admiral Vernon to sail from Portobello and strengthen the squadron of Admiral Haddock who was already stationed in the Bay of Gibraltar . [19] The passage of years failed to break the hostilities in the region. Then on 9 July 1746, King Philip V of Spain died in Madrid. His successor, Ferdinand VI , soon began negotiations with Britain on trade. The British Parliament was amenable to such negotiations, and even looked favourably upon lifting the British embargo on Spain and possibly ceding Gibraltar. The neutrality adopted by Ferdinand VI quickly ended with his death in 1759. The new king, Charles III , was less willing to negotiate with Great Britain. Instead, he signed a Family Compact with Louis XV of France on 15 August 1761. At that time France was at war with Britain, so Britain responded by declaring war on Spain and capturing the Spanish colonial capitals of Manila and Havana. Two years later, after cessation of hostilities, Spain recovered Manila and Havana in exchange for Spanish holdings in Florida as part of the 1763 Treaty of Paris . In the years of peace that followed both France and Spain hoped for an opportunity to launch a war against Britain on more favourable terms and recover their lost colonial possessions. Following the outbreak of the American War of Independence , both states supplied funding and arms to the American rebels, and drew up a strategy to intervene on the American side and defeat Britain. [20] On 12 April 1779, France and Spain signed the Treaty of Aranjuez wherein they agreed to aid one another in recovering lost territory from Britain. [21] Then, in June 1779, Spain declared war on Great Britain, France having done so the year before. France and Spain sought to secure Gibraltar, which was a key link in Britain's control of the Mediterranean Sea, and expected its capture to be relatively quick—a precursor to a Franco-Spanish invasion of Great Britain. [22] Opposing forces One of the many guns and embrasures within the Great Siege Tunnels . The Spanish blockade was directed by Martín Álvarez de Sotomayor . Spanish ground forces were composed of two battalions of Royal Guards , another two of Walloon Guards , with artillery and cavalry, about 13,000 in all. [23] The artillery was commanded by Rudesindo Tilly , while the cavalry and the French dragoons were headed by the Marquis of Arellano . [24] Antonio Barceló commanded the maritime forces responsible for blockading the


Who is currently head chef of Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons hotel and restaurant?

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons - Great British Chefs Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons 8/10 The Good Food Guide Top 50 The Good Food Guide Five Rosettes Jewel in the crown of the Blanc enterprise, restaurant, hotel, cookery school and TV location - Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, colloquially abbreviated to Le Manoir, is a picturesquely-located paradise in Oxfordshire and one of the country’s most renowned restaurants. Visit website Under the auspices of Raymond Blanc and Head Chef Gary Jones, Le Manoir has secured a reputation as one of the best places to eat in the UK – it’s one of the possible stops on the Orient Express route, is unabashedly luxurious, and offers courses for visiting food lovers of an enquiring mindset. Given its accolades, visitors can expect formality - and quality of food and service to match. The restaurant is popular but retains an intimate air, with attentive staff and elegant, uncontroversial decor. Le Manoir is, as you might expect, situated in a grand and elegant country house in the middle of grounds busy with manicured vegetation. Herb gardens are open for exploration by the stream of visitors; jogging routes are suggested for guests. And from the conservatory dining room, fine views of the bucolic surroundings provide a backdrop to the dining experience. A stay in the hotel provides the kind of levels of indulgence that have led Le Manoir to be described as more than a restaurant and a place to stay – it’s been compared to a ruritania in the heart of Oxfordshire. Dining is fundamental to this. Jones’s style follows the classic philosophy of bringing every single element of the ingredient to the fore – ensuring that the full flavour of whatever deceptively simple-sounding component of the dish is captured. So, ravioli of wild lobster is served with lemon verbena; confit of duck liver will arrive complemented by spiced cherries and almonds. The 1,000 strong wine list – which, like the food menu, focus on French provenance but with nods to the New World - is indicative of a restaurant that likes to keep ahead of the competition. It is little wonder Le Manoir has two Michelin stars, five AA rosettes and a clutch of other awards. Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Church Road, Great Milton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7PD Telephone


'Man Pointing' is a characteristically thin figure produced by which Swiss sculptor?

The Sculptures of Alberto Giacometti - ----------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCULPTURES OF ALBERTO GIACOMETTI Seen in the Kunsthal Rotterdam (Giacometti Exhibition, October 18, 2008 ï¿½ February 8, 2009) There are few chances these days for most of us, it seems, to see a large number of works by Giacometti assembled under one roof. Perhaps this is a good reason to come and see his work in its larger context. And perhaps it also provides a rare opportunity to reflect on it anew. I will take as a starting point one of his very remarkable ï¿½earlyï¿½ sculptures, The Couple (Het paar), a 1927 sculpture that was finally cast in bronze after the war, in 1955. The Couple (1927) Here, the influence of African sculpture seems to be unmistakably present, as it was also in some of the works of Picasso dating back to this period. Giacomettiï¿½s ï¿½Coupleï¿½ achieves a balance that is extraordinary in its quiet, almost natural unobtrusiveness, calmness, and perfect simplicity. It ï¿½restsï¿½ in itself, achieving sheer presence. It projects a sense of perfect (ï¿½naturalï¿½) harmony. The great simplicity of the abstraction (or should I say, stylization [Stilisierung]?) achieved astounds; what I perceive here is the symbolization of the human face, choosing two different forms of expression: the left one is an oval form that culminates in a single point (though not sharply); the right one, on the other hand, is a form that is determined by almost straight lines of which the longer, almost vertical ones are not running parallel, however: they are slightly more apart at the bottom than they are at the top. I cannot help noticing the displaced eyes, the transformed shape of the mouth, the stylized indication  of cheekbones, the (by and large) flat surface of each face.  The preceding year, 1926, may have seen already the production of a sculpture simply named ï¿½Figureï¿½(Figuur; c. 1926) that combined (and thus was constructed by making use of) different geometric bodies: cubes, an L-shaped corpus, elements that look like a barrel or rather, a cylinder. The overall impression, to me, was that of a sculpture reminiscent of Pre-Columbian Mezo-American (and perhaps also South American) art. Yet another composition of that era, a bronze sculpture dated c.1926-27, can be described as a Cubist composition.  Composition (man), 1927 [not the work discussed - but 'similar']   It rests solidly in itself but shows also a considerable internal dynamics. Two main components can be identified. One is a block that is almost a cube; the other is a cylinder. As the axis of the cylinder isnï¿½t vertical whereas the delimitations of the cube are fairly horizontal and vertical, it was unavoidable that the dynamics (or formal tension) mentioned above would result. Frank Gehry has used this approach in Bilbao and also in the construction of the MARTa in Herford. But the lines emphasized by Gehryï¿½s architectural composition appear to us as straight and sharp and abstract whereas the charm or magic and certainly the aesthetic fascination of Giacomettiï¿½s composition hinges on the fact that the ï¿½corneringï¿½ lines (or delimitations) of this sculpture arenï¿½t smooth and truly straight, and that they do not run parallel to each other in any exact sense of that word. Therefore, the charm of the sculpture can be likened to that of a windswept shack with annexes or extensions that has not seen the involvement of an architect but that is truly the work of a user or dweller who constructed his dwelling based on intuition and practical experience. The ï¿½Head of [Giacomettiï¿½s]Motherï¿½ (1927), a sculpture making use of plaster (i.e. gypsum) as its material, is remarkable because of its reduced volume, a volume that is only hinted at, bringing forth little more than a relief. There is a remarkable gentleness of the facial shape, of its outlines that I note, and more generally speaking, a quiet but very present tenderness embodied in the entire form. The facial surface is scratched ever so lightly. In contrast, the ï¿½Head of [Giaco


Who was the youngest US President elected to office?

Question - Youngest President of the United States By Martin Kelly Updated February 29, 2016. While many mistakenly say that John F. Kennedy was the youngest president of the United States, this is in error. He was the youngest president ever elected to the presidency at the age of 43. However, Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest man to serve as president when he took over after William McKinley's assassination . He was 42.  The founders of the Constitution decided that the age requirement to become a member of the House of Representatives should be 25, to become a Senator should be 30, and to become the president to be 35. One reason why this was the case was to make sure that individuals had the time to gain real world experience before leading the nation. In addition, there were no term limits set on the presidency until the passage of the 22nd amendment in 1947. Older presidents would not be able to stay in office quite as long, avoiding the appearance of a monarchical president. Finally, there was a belief that by the age of 35 individuals would have created a reputation for themselves on the national stage so that voters and electors would know ore about who they were electing as president. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World   Some question whether this age limit could be considered age discrimination. However, this issue is moot in that individuals who are even 40 years of age are often cited as being too young when they run for president. When President Obama ran for the presidency in 2008, he was 46 years old. Articles such as one written by one of John McCain's justice advisory committee members, Steven Calabresi, argued that he was still too young to serve as president. This despite the fact that he was 11 years old than he minimum required by the Constitution. However, in a poll taken during 2008, 13% of those polled stated that they thought he was too young to be president. The point of this is that in the United States, there is a perception that age is important in terms of gaining experience and reputation when being considered for the presidency.  Here are the ages of the ten youngest presidents to have served in the United States since its founding: