In which sport do the rules specify that the ball used must not weigh less than 45.93 grams and must have a diameter of at least 42.67 millimetres?

Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: May 2008 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Wednesday, May 28, 2008 THE FINAL FOR THE CUP 1    Which American poet wrote the lines Candy/ Is dandy/ But liquor/ Is quicker and later added the lines Pot/ Is not? Ogden Nash (Original from 1931, the last lines added by Nash in 1968) 2    Which archipelagic nation consists of over 7,000 islands, the largest of which are Luzon and Mindanao? The Philippines (7,107 islands to be precise) 3    Which London theatre has the same name as a silvery white metal with atomic number 46? Palladium 4    Which murderer used the false name John Robinson whilst trying to escape to Quebec on the SS Montrose with his mistress? Dr Crippen (After the murder of his wife Cora) 5    What is the name of the MP for Crewe and Nantwich who died in April 2008? Gwyneth Dunwoody 6    Complete the Monopoly set – Piccadilly, Coventry Street and...? Leicester Square 7    Which major New York street intersects with Broadway at Times Square? 42nd Street 8    Which composer is buried adjacent to the organ in Westminster Abbey? Henry Purcell 9    If you were reading a book published by Fodor’s, what would the subject be? Travel (World’s largest English language publisher of travel / tourism info) 10   Two famous people met at Ujiji near the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania on the 10th of November 1871. Name either. Sir Henry Morton Stanley or Dr David Livingstone ("Dr. Livingstone, I presume..?”) 11   Which office, currently held by Martin Rees, has also been held by John Flamsteed and Edmond Halley? Astronomer Royal (Flamsteed was the first in 1675 and was followed by Halley) 12   What is the name of the ship’s Captain who is the subject of Herman Wouk’s novel (and later film) The Caine Mutiny? Captain Queeg 13   At the end of which famous race is the slowest finisher awarded the title Lanterne Rouge or Red Lantern? The Tour de France (It refers to the red lights on the last carriage of a train which indicate that no wagon has been lost). 14   In Norse mythology, who or what is Yggdrasil? The Tree of the World, a great Ash tree that connects the Norse cosmos together. (Tree is what we are after…) 15   Which American singer, known as the “Cry Guy” or the “Nabob of Sob”, had a Number 1 UK hit with Just Walking in the Rain in 1956? Johnnie Ray 16   Which American artist, whose most famous works were numbered rather than named, died at the age of 44 when he crashed his car whilst drunk in New York in 1956? Jackson Pollock 17   What is the name of the strait between India and Sri Lanka? The Palk Strait 18   What word is used to describe a person who dies without having made a will? Intestate (Do not accept “Dead”!) 19   What name is given to a series of pictures apparently made by random ink blots which is used as a means of psychological testing? The Rorschach Test 20   The novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair was the inspiration for a successful 2007 film featuring a leading character called Daniel Plainview. What is the film’s title? There Will Be Blood (Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Plainview) 21   Which Pope died in 1978 only 33 days after being elected? John Paul I (the first) 22   Which game bird found extensively in Scotland is known as the Snow Grouse? The Ptarmigan 23   Which English Football League team has been managed by Trevor Francis, David Pleat and Ron Atkinson? Sheffield Wednesday 24   When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, who stayed up in space? Michael Collins (Command Module Pilot of Apollo 11) 25   Refreshment Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent. By what name is it more commonly known? Mothering Sunday (Or Mother’s Day, of course…) 26   William Webb Ellis won a much prized blue for Oxford University at which sport? Cricket (Played v Cambridge in 1827) 27   In Greek mythology, Leto is the mother of twins by Zeus. Name either of them. Apollo or Artemis 28   In which Shakespeare play is Viola the heroine? Twelfth Night 29   Leona Lewis has recently topped the US charts with her single Bleeding Love.


Which came first - Rugby League or Rugby Union?

Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Rules on amateurism The earliest strictures against professionalism came from the Yorkshire committee in 1879, when, in response to the influx of working class players and their expectations of payment following the start of the Yorkshire Cup in 1877, they adopted the MCC’s regulations on amateurism. These rules made it clear that a "gentleman” who found himself out of pocket could legitimately claim expenses 1 . It is also worth noting that Yorkshire and Lancashire representatives formed the majority of the committee which drew up the RFU’s first amateurism rules in 1886. Since many of the clubs in the North of England were either started by industrialists or well supported by them. Players were often allowed to leave work early on a Saturday to play without any deduction of pay. Inducements were made to players from other parts of the country to come and play for local teams. Furthermore, the huge match attendances and public support for the game in Lancashire and Yorkshire resulting in some local games getting audiences larger than Internationals held in London. All of this fueled what became know as "Veiled Professionalism". In 1892/3 the leading gate taking clubs in the North formed leagues, they also operated a longer season, trained their players more thoroughly before key games by means of professional trainers and even introduced special diets for players. All of this was not viewed favorably by the more laid-back South and was seen as a pre-cursor to professionalism. By 1893 reports of some players in  the North of England receiving payments for playing were reaching the Rugby  Union on a regular basis. One early incident of note was the professional  of David and Evan James on March 29th, 1893. The brothers were both Welsh  internationals and played for Broughton Rovers. Both were suspended from the  union but the club went unpunished due to no evidence of its complicity. The South were also not beyond reproach, also inducing players to come to clubs (Poaching) and the RFU itself turned a blind eye to evidence of professionalism when it suited it e.g. as stated by Collins 1 , "it took no action whatsoever against the returning 1888 tourists, despite publicly available evidence that they were being paid, in order to protect Stoddart." Although the North and South were often in dispute over other issues, they did appear to be united against professionalism in principle, so the idea of a North/South divide as the prime reason for the split appears to be inaccurate. The problem of how to define professionalism i.e. what was acceptable compensation and what not, indeed how to identify whether unacceptable practice had taken place at all. Committee of enquiry Following a complaint from the  Cumberland County Union that another club had lured one of their players away  with monetary incentives. The Union established a committee of enquiry  consisting of F. I. Currey, W. Cail and A. M. Crook which attempted to obtain  evidence. The rugby union was warned that if the club involved was punished, all  the chief clubs in Lancashire and Yorkshire, from which a large proportion of  international players were drawn, would secede from the Union. The matter came to a head at a general meeting of the rugby union on September 20th, 1893 at the Westminster Palace Hotel. At that meeting a proposal  was made by J. A. Millar, of Yorkshire County and seconded by M. Newsome, also of  Yorkshire (both members of the RU committee) that "players be allowed  compensation for bona fide loss of time". They explained that in an attempt to popularize the game they were introducing it to young working men, but that they did them an injustice due to lose of wages which they suffered in order to play for their county or club. G. Rowland-Hill, Honorary secretary of the union since 81/82, was convinced that if this resolution were adopted it would lead to professionalism. Therefore this was opposed by him, supporte


Which is the heaviest? An Ice Hockey Puck or a Baseball?

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Mahjong. Play a free MahJongg solitaire tiles game online. Chinese towers board game. Mahjong        Solitaire [09.1] (Size 81k - Flash        games require Flash Plug in) This Mahjong        Solitaire will load in a new window that you can enlarged to full        screen. Play also the solitaire        game Hexagon Mah Jongg . The objective        of the game Mahjong (also written or known as mah-jongg, mahjongg,        mijang, Taipei, Morejongg, Mindjongg, etc.), is to eliminate all        pieces from the board. Find matching pairs of images at the left        and right ends of the lines at the various pyramid levels. After playing        few games you, the player, will start developing a technique to        play better games and eliminate more pieces from the board. The        elimination of some pieces will open more possibilities than others;        it is part of the fun to develop the skill to "clean" the board game. This MahJong        game will tell you when no more moves are possible; this means not always is possible to eliminate all        pieces from the board, I think (?). Click on the Circle restart for a new game. The original        Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game played with similar pieces but        under a different concept. The original game is played with 136,        144, 152 or more thick tiles of bone and bamboo, usually by four        people. There are various sites in the Internet dedicated to the        ancient game Mahjong. You will find clubs, competitions, history,        etc.; for now, just enjoy this fine solitaire online. Play more fun        free online at games-games.com . Author: Mizerov


What comes next in the following sequence... Red, Blue, White, Black, Orange, __?

Crayola Crayons - BLICK art materials Crayola Crayons Crayola Crayons are famous for their rich, vibrant color. That's why Crayola is the name kids recognize in crayons. Standard crayons measure 3-5/8" long × 5/16" Sets are packaged in a tuck box, unless otherwise noted. 832-Piece, 64-Color Classpack — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 64-color crayon box with this Classpack featuring 13 reusable desktop bins. Each bin contains one set of 64 colors, including eight new 2008 Kids' Choice Colors chosen and named by kids. The Classpack also includes two classroom sharpeners. Crayons in Bulk — Replenish the most popular colors in sets and classroom packages as your children use them, break them, and lose them. Keep sets and classroom packs complete. Purchase 12 crayons of one color in a tuck box. Multicultural Crayons — These expressive crayon colors are specially designed for hands-on learning about self, family, and community. The Set of 8 includes the colors Apricot, Burnt Sienna, Mahogany, Peach, Sepia, Tan, and Black and White for blending. Set of 12 — Created in response to teacher and student requests, the 12-color set contains Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet, Brown, Black, White, Gray, Carnation Pink, and Indigo. Set of 120 — Experience the colors that generations of children have grown up with — from Red, Yellow, and Blue, to Gold, Copper, and Silver, too! The set contains 120 crayons, each a different color. Set of 16 — The 16-color set contains the eight colors listed above, plus Blue-Green, Blue-Violet, Carnation Pink, Red-Orange, Red-Violet, White, Yellow-Green, and Yellow-Orange. Set of 24 — The 24-color set contains the 16 colors listed above, plus Gray, Green-Blue, Green-Yellow, Orange-Red, Orange-Yellow, Peach, Violet-Blue, and Violet-Red. Set of 48 — The set of 48 colors contains 48 different colors, including Gold and Silver, in a hinged-top box. Set of 64 — This hinge-top box contains 64 colors, plus a built-in pencil sharpener. Set of 8 — The 8-color set contains Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet, Brown, and Black. Set of 96 — Students can explore a full spectrum of color possibilities, encouraging creativity and flexibility. Flip-top box and tiered sleeves allow for easy access. Has a built-in sharpener. Ultimate Crayon Collection, Set of 152 — Please refer to the Item Specs tab for the full listing of included colors. Ultimate Color Collections, Set of 152 colors Glitter Red with Shimmering Silver Glitter Blue with Shimmering Silver Giltter Carnation Pink with Lavender Glitter Black with Glitzy Gold Glitter Yellow with Shimmering Silver Glitter Blue Green with Glitzy Gold Glitter Sky Blue with Glitzy Gold Glitter Red Violet with Glitzy Gold Glitter Green with Twinkling Turquoise Glitter Orchid with Twinkling Turquoise Glitter Yellow with Rainbow Glitter Orange with Twinkling Turquoise Glitter Royal Purple with Ruby Red Glitter Maroon with Glitzy Gold Glitter White with Confetti Glitter


In which year was the penalty kick first introduced into the game of football?

History of the Laws of the Game - From 1863 to the Present Day - FIFA.com From 1863 to the Present Day © Getty Images Football has come a long way since its first laws were drawn up in London in 1863. That historic meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern led not only to the foundation of the Football Association but, moreover, to the game's inaugural set of common rules. Although undergraduates at Cambridge had made an earlier attempt to achieve a uniform standard in the late 1840s - albeit still allowing the ball to be caught - it was not until 1863 that football, a sport played down the centuries in often-violent village contests and then embraced in the early 1800s by the English public schools, had a fixed rulebook. One club represented at the Freemasons' Tavern, Blackheath, refused to accept the non-inclusion of hacking (kicking below the knee) and subsequently became a founder of the Rugby Football Union. However, the 11 others reached an agreement and, under the charge of one Ebenezer Cobb Morley, 14 laws were soon penned for a game that would, in the following century, become the most played, watched and talked about activity on the planet. Original offside rule The offside rule formed part of the original rules in 1863 but it was a far remove from the law as we know it today. Any attacking player ahead of the ball was deemed to be offside - meaning early tactical systems featured as many as eight forwards, as the only means of advancing the ball was by dribbling or scrimmaging as in rugby. In the late 1860s, the FA made the momentous decision to adopt the three-player rule, where an attacker would be called offside if positioned in front of the third-last defender. Now the passing game could develop. Despite the unification of the rules and the creation of the FA in 1863, disputes, largely involving Sheffield clubs who had announced their own set of ideas in 1857, persisted into the late 1870s. However, the creation of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) finally put an end to all arguments. Made up of two representatives from each of the four associations of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland), the IFAB met for the first time on 2 June 1886 to guard the Laws of the Game. Then, as today, a three-quarters majority was needed for a proposal to be passed. Gradual changes In those early years, the game gradually assumed the features we take for granted today. Goal-kicks were introduced in 1869 and corner-kicks in 1872. In 1878 a referee used a whistle for the first time. Yet there was no such thing as a penalty up until 1891. In the public schools where modern football originated, there was an assumption that a gentleman would never deliberately commit a foul. Amid the increased competitiveness, however, the penalty, or as it was originally called 'the kick of death', was introduced as one of a number of dramatic changes to the Laws of the Game in 1891. Penalties, of course, had to be awarded by someone and following a proposal from the Irish Association, the referee was allowed on to the field of play. True to its gentlemanly beginnings, disputes were originally settled by the two team captains, but, as the stakes grew, so did the number of complaints. By the time the first FA Cup and international fixture took place, two umpires, one per team, were being employed to whom each side could appeal. But it was not the ideal solution as decisions were often only reached following lengthy delays. The referee, at first, stood on the touchline keeping time and was 'referred' to if the umpires could not agree but that all changed in 1891. Referees introduced From that date a single person with powers to send players off as well as give penalties and free-kicks without listening to appeals became a permanent fixture in the game. The two umpires became linesmen, or 'assistant referees' as they are called today. Also during that meeting in Scotland, the goal net was accepted into the laws, completing the make-up of the goal after the introduction of the crossbar to replace tape 16 years previousl


Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show A Question Of Sport?

BBC Sport - Question of Sport - The history of the show The history of the show Three with the answers: Vine, Coleman, Barker. A Question of Sport will celebrate its 40th birthday in January 2010 making it the longest running TV quiz show in the UK and possibly the world. Some of the biggest names in British and International sport have appeared on the programme since its early days. In four decades the show has only had three presenters. Here is a potted history of some of the captains, hosts, and stars that have helped to make the show a favourite. The early days The first A Question of Sport aired on 5th January 1970 and was hosted by David Vine. The first team captains were boxer Henry Cooper and Wales rugby union star Cliff Morgan. They were joined by George Best, Ray Illingworth, Lillian Board, and Tom Finney. The Seventies Clockwise from top left: Cliff Morgan and Henry Cooper, Henry Cooper and Brendan Foster. The first change of captaincy occurred in 1977 when Olympic medallist Brendan Foster replaced Cliff Morgan. David Vine hosted the show for five series before moving on to present late-night snooker and Ski Sunday. David Vine was replaced by the sports presenter and commentator, David Coleman. Further changes were made to the team in 1979 as former Liverpool and England star Emlyn Hughes and Welsh rugby hero Gareth Edwards became the new captains. The Eighties Carson's cackles Emlyn and Gareth were the captains for the next three years until 1982. Then, former England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont teamed up with jockey Willie Carson whose distinctive laugh quickly became a trademark. In 1984 Emlyn returned as captain and battled Bill for the next five series. Emlyn's picture board gaffe Princess Anne appeared on the show in 1987 only a week after Emlyn mistook her for a male jockey on the pictureboard! Cricketing icon Ian Botham joined the show in 1989 taking over from Emlyn and the show had two of the most competitive captains in its history. Bill saved by the bell Bill and Beefy became a staple throughout the Nineties running in tandem for eight series. Bill generally had the upper hand and was helped by a very controversial moment. When the pair finally left Bill had clocked up a then record 319 appearances on the show. The Nineties Clockwise from top left: Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham, John Parrott and Ally McCoist. In 1996 it was all change. Scotland and Rangers striker Ally McCoist and former snooker world champion John Parrott became the new captains. David Coleman was in charge for Ally and John's first series. But he retired from the show in May 1997 to be replaced by current host Sue Barker. Ally and John were soon up to no good, mainly at Sue's expense. The Noughties Clockwise from top left: Frankie Dettori, John Parrott, Ally McCoist and Matt Dawson. In 2002 John vacated his seat and Ally and Sue were joined by jockey Frankie Dettori who was a bit better at racing horses than he was at quizzes! With Frankie's continuing success in the saddle he decided to give up the captaincy in 2004 to be replaced by one of England's successful Rugby World Cup winners, Matt Dawson. Frankie's anagram disaster On 18th May 2007 Ally, due to his commitments at Rangers, made his last appearance as a team captain on the show. He had clocked up a record busting 363 appearances. After a brief spell of guest captains, former England cricketer Phil Tufnell was made the permanent replacement for Ally in February 2008 and only the 14th full time team captain. Question of Sport - Ally's best bits To celebrate A Question of Sport¿s 40th birthday in 2010, we will be giving you the chance to nominate your favourite clips and share your memories of the show throughout 2009, so watch this space! Bookmark with:


In 1999, what film became Tom Hanks first sequel?

Biography - Tom Hanks Online Biography - Colin (1977) & Elizabeth (1982) (with 1st wife Samantha Lewes) - Chester (1990) & Truman (1995) (with 2nd wife Rita Wilson) Education : Skyline High School (Oakland, CA) - Graduated in 1974 Chabot Junior College (Hayward, CA) California State University (Sacramento, CA) Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival (Lakewood, OH) Biography Thomas J. Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California. Tom was raised by Amos Mefford Hanks, a cook and restaurant manager, and Janet (Turner) Hanks, a hospital worker. His parents divorced when he was 5, and his father took him along with his three siblings, Sandra, Larry and Jim, to Reno, Nevada. Because his father was an itinerant cook, Tom had to move quite often in his childhood. The family eventually settled in Oakland, California, where Tom attended and graduated from Skyline High School in 1974. During his high school years, Tom liked to entertain his classmates with his comedic talents and acted in school plays. Tom then transferred to California State University in Sacramento as a theater major, but quit his studies to intern, in 1977, with the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Lakewood, Ohio, where he earned acclaim for his performance in "The Taming of the Shrew" and earned, in 1978, a Cleveland Critics Circle for Best Actor for his brilliant performance of Proteus in "The Two Gentlemen of Verona". Over the next three years, he spent summers acting in numerous productions of Shakespeare’s plays and his winters participating backstage in a community theater company in Sacramento. Three years later, he relocated to New York to pursue acting and later headed for Los Angeles in hopes of reading more roles in TV and film. In 1980, Tom Hanks married Samantha Lewes (her birth name was Susan Jane Dillingham), an actress and producer he met in College and with whom he shared two children, a son named Colin (born on November 24, 1977), and a daughter named Elizabeth (born on May17, 1982). Still in 1980, he managed to break into features with a small role in the low-budget horror movie, "He Knows You're Alone" (1980) and then gained widespread exposure with a starring role in the short-lived cult sitcom, "Bosom Buddies," playing an advertising executive who moves into a low-rent female-only hotel with his ad exec buddy (Peter Scolari) on the condition that they both dress like women. Though the show was cancelled after two seasons, it gave Tom some exposure and led to his guest performances in such popular series as "The Love Boat", "Taxi", "Happy Days" and "Family Ties". Tom's performance on "Happy Days" impressed one of the cast member who turned out to be Ron Howard. He cast Tom for the leading role in his next movie, "Splash" (1984), a comic fantasy named about a man who falls in love with an actual mermaid. Proving a likable and engaging screen presence, Tom Hanks seemed assured of becoming successful in romantic comedies. More performances in films quickly ensued, including a role in "Bachelor Party" (1984), "The Man with One Red Shoe" (1985), "Volunteers" (1985), "The Money Pit" (1986), "Nothing in Common" (1986) and "Dragnet" (1987). On a personal level, after a five-year marriage, the couple divorced in 1987 and in 1988, Tom married actress Rita Wilson, with whom he shares two sons, Chester (born on August 4, 1990) and Truman Theodore (born on December 26, 1995). It was Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a 13-year-old boy trapped in the body of a 35-year-old man, Josh, in Penny Marshall‘s "Big" (1988), which really established his reputation as a box-office success and a gifted actor. His brilliant acting earned him a Los Angeles Film Critics Association and a Golden Globe for Best Actor, as well as his first nomination at the Oscars. He combined the huge victory with another, when Tom was cast as harsh stand-up comic Steven Gold in "Punchline" (1988). His strong performance won him a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award that same year. Tom’s next projects, "Turner & Hooch" (1989), "Joe Versus the Volcano" (1990, opposite Meg Ryan) and "T


What was the name of the robot dog that became a regular companion for Doctor Who?

Doctor Who Classic Series Companions / Characters - TV Tropes Played by: Carole Ann Ford (1963ï¿½64, 1983, 1993) "Oh, grandfather!" The Doctor's granddaughter. When the series began, she attended Coal Hill School in London as a student for a few months in 1963, posing as a human with a fake human name. She's Constantly Curious and extremely sweet. Returns much later, as an adult, to help out the first five incarnations of her grandfather all at the same time. Bound and Gagged : In "The Keys of Marinus", in Episode 6. The Bus Came Back : While Susan has certainly been on a Long Bus Trip , she did return for one adventure in 1983. To this date, Carole Ann Ford is still playing Susan in the Big Finish Doctor Who audios, both in First Doctor stories and as a companion to the Eighth Doctor. Bus Crash : The Doctor stated he was the Last of His Kind as early as "The End of the World". In the later episodes "The Empty Child", "Fear Her" and "The Doctor's Daughter", the Doctor reminisces about having had children once, and confirms that he considers every last Time Lord dead. Possibly subverted if the reason the Doctor thought he was the Last of His Kind is because Susan was on Gallifrey at the end of the Time War. If that's the case, now that it's been revealed that the Doctor managed to save Gallifrey in a frozen moment in time rather than destroying it it's possible that Susan's still alive. The Cameo : She's very briefly seen, from the back, in a flashback in "The Name of the Doctor". Cheerful Child : She has a tendency to act younger than her apparent age, probably because she is extremely young by Time Lord standards, and can't resist a giggle even at the most inappropriate times. For example, she laughs at the way one of her Dalek captors says her name in " The Daleks ". Cuddle Bug : Loves to cling to people, especially Barbara and her grandfather. Cute Clumsy Girl : One infamous moment has her accidentally dropping a bridge on top of the TARDIS and twisting her ankle in the process. Depending on the Writer : Susan had originally been intended as a Creepy Good Action Girl with Psychic Powers but was ReTooled into a "normal girl" after the unaired pilot. The result of this is that her character fluctuates wildly between scripts: in "An Unearthly Child" she is a nice girl who wishes she was normal but shows a little Nightmare Fetishist behaviour ("I like walking through the dark. It's mysterious.") and physically attacks a massive, armed caveman to save her friends; in "The Daleks" she is a Kiddie Kid who displays exaggerated fear about walking through the dark and the few times she's allowed to speak it's to make stupid suggestions ("First we all lie down and pretend to be dead..."); in "The Edge of Destruction" she drifts around in a long dress, babbles about creatures inside her and threatens to shred Ian with a pair of surgical scissors; in "Marco Polo" she is a Totally Radical sixties teen who thinks everything is "gear"; in "The Keys of Marinus" she is a Distressed Damsel ; in "The Aztecs" she has nothing to do; in "The Sensorites" she has a fight with her grandfather and saves the day with her telepathic powers; and then in "The Reign of Terror" she refuses to attempt to escape from a prison when she and Barbara are due to be guillotined because she's scared of the rats and then develops a fever for plot convenience. It's such a horrible mess you can tell the writers were relieved to start again with a blank slate when she got replaced with Suspiciously Similar Substitute Vicki. Pstandard Psychic Pstance : In "The Sensorites." Psychic Powers : She's very gifted in telepathy, much more so than her grandfather. Put on a Bus : Done at the end of the serial " The Dalek Invasion of Earth " where the Doctor leaves her behind so she can marry a nice young resistance fighter and have some stability in her life . She would have stayed with her grandfather out of a sense of obligation if he hadn't. She returns in "The Five Doctors". Riddle for the Ages : Susan's real (Gallifreyan) name. According to the short story, Roses, it i


Which former Blue Peter presenter was involved in the first National Lottery TV draw in November 1994?

Anthea Turner set for TV presenter comeback after landing Health Lottery role - Mirror Online Celebs Anthea Turner set for TV presenter comeback after landing Health Lottery role Anthea, who hosted the National Lottery in 1994, is taking over from Ann Diamond on the Channel 5 show  Share Rolling in it: Anthea Turner  Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Anthea Turner is crossing her fingers again, hoping her TV return as the new presenter of the Health Lottery is a hit. The former kids’ TV star , who hosted the first National Lottery draw in 1994, is to take over from Anne Diamond, 60, on the Channel 5 results shows. The 55-year-old, who was the face of the original Lotto for two years, will now helm the Saturday and Wednesday programmes for the rival money-spinner. Wishful: Anthea Turner Apart from appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and winter sports show The Jump, Anthea has been off mainstream TV in recent years after a marriage break-up and financial problems. A source told the Sunday People: “Anthea really wanted this gig as she has not been doing too much lately. This will get her face back on TV. Anthea and Grant Bovey, 53, who finally split in 2013 after Grant was linked to designer Zoe de Mallet Morgan, then 25, have recently completed their divorce. Comeback: Anthea Turner (Photo: Joe Alvarez) The once golden couple sold their £5million Surrey mansion after Grant’s property firm folded. She is still a major investor in his Yummi Media Group, which lost £6million over two years. The source added: “The cash from the new job will come in very handy as the separation has been tough.” The ex-Blue Peter host, who has also been starring in ads for the Health Lottery, is to take up her new role in the next few weeks. But the draw, which raises cash for local health causes, has been criticised for donating only 20.3% of the ticket price to good causes. The National Lottery gives 28%. Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


Who played The Joker in the 1989 film Batman?

Batman (1989) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 35 titles created 10 Nov 2012 a list of 49 titles created 28 Dec 2014 a list of 45 titles created 31 Aug 2015 a list of 25 titles created 8 months ago a list of 21 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Batman " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    9 wins & 22 nominations. See more awards  » Videos When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda. Director: Tim Burton Batman must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin. Director: Joel Schumacher A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Director: Tim Burton An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director: Richard Donner Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Director: Tim Burton Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Director: Ivan Reitman Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. Directors: Richard Lester, Richard Donner Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. Director: Tim Burton The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. Director: Ivan Reitman A gentle man, with scissors for hands, is brought into a new community after living in isolation. Director: Tim Burton Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City. Director: Joel Schumacher A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Director: Joe Dante Edit Storyline Gotham City. Crime boss Carl Grissom (Jack Palance) effectively runs the town but there's a new crime fighter in town - Batman (Michael Keaton). Grissom's right-hand man is Jack Napier (Jack Nicholson), a brutal man who is not entirely sane... After falling out between the two Grissom has Napier set up with the Police and Napier falls to his apparent death in a vat of chemicals. However, he soon reappears as The Joker and starts a reign of terror in Gotham City. Meanwhile, reporter Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger) is in the city to do an article on Batman. She soon starts a relationship with Batman's everyday persona, billionaire Bruce Wayne. Written by grantss Only one will claim the night. Genres: 23 June 1989 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: 126 min Sound Mix: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby (35 mm prints)| DTS (DVD version)| Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1) Color: Did You Know? Trivia The flag of Gotham City closely resembles the state flag of Indiana. It can be seen briefly in Harvey Dent's office. See more » Goofs During the initial fight scene, when Batman kicks Eddie The Thug, there is for an instant, a flash going off as if a picture is being taken when Eddie hits the door. See more » Quotes Tourist Dad : I'm sorry, this is my cab. Passen


Who were the original presenters on Channel 4's Big Breakfast?

BBC News | TV AND RADIO | Big Breakfast bows out Friday, 29 March, 2002, 13:08 GMT Big Breakfast bows out Richard Bacon and Lisa Rogers say goodbye Channel 4's The Big Breakfast has finally come to an end, 10 years after breaking the mould of morning television. There had been rumours the show's founder Bob Geldof would blow up the house which has been home to The Big Breakfast from the start but this did not happen. Instead, the show's presenters signed off with a song and computer tricks were used to make the lock-keeper's cottage look like it had disappeared. It has been very influential in the way people view breakfast television and weekend type shows. Chris Longridge, Heat magazine A host of celebrities were on hand to say farewell to the show including stars from EastEnders, Royle Family actor Ralf Little, comedian Johnny Vegas and garage collective So Solid Crew. A letter purporting to be from the Prince of Wales was also read out live on the show by presenter Richard Bacon, which congratulated the show for entertaining the nation for so long and wishing everyone luck with the future. "For the last 10 years, The Big Breakfast has amused and entertained a great number of people," it said. The Big Breakfast was a massive success when it first started however a slump in audience figures forced Channel 4 to axe the show. BSkyB and Princess Productions have been commissioned to make a replacement programme, which is due to start in April. Distinctive brand The Big Breakfast started in 1992 with presenters Chris Evans and Gaby Roslin. Its distinctive brand of interviews, gossip and celebrities became an instant hit, with audiences of more than two million. Heat magazine's Chris Longridge said the Big Breakfast was the first of a kind. He said: "When The Big Breakfast was first launched there had been nothing like that kind of TV since Tiswas. Gaby Roslin and Paula Yates were original presenters "It was the first of the breakfast shows to really go popular, to lose the stuffiness and cosiness of sofa chat and just have fun." The show's problems started when the original presenters left and a succession of temporary hosts including Rick Adams, Sharron Davies and Zoe Ball failed to halt the slide in ratings. But lightening struck twice when the partnership of Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen brought the viewers back. Longridge said: "The chemistry between Gaby and Chris really worked, it was so watchable but unexpected. 'Joke' "Johnny and Denise worked when they recaptured that spirit and added a certain sexiness." "Tom Cruise was interviewed in the garden shed with Johnny Vaughan, no other show could do that. Denise Van Outen hosted the show twice "Absolute A-list celebrities were in on the joke, mucking about with presenters." But again the ratings slid when the team of Vaughan and Van Outen was split up. Vaughan carried on with two different hosts, Kelly Brook and Liza Tarbuck, and Van Outen also came back, but for an unsuccessful stint. Another revamp brought new hosts, but no audience increase. But its still struggled to attract 230,000 viewers, less than a quarter of the number who tune in to GMTV on ITV1. Longridge said the show will be missed: "It has been very influential in the way people view breakfast television and weekend type shows. It had a great impact." See also:


In which Bond film does Britt Ekland play the character of Mary Goodnight?

Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) Last The Man with the Golden Gun (film) Mary Goodnight first appeared as 00-Section secretary in the Ian Fleming novels On Her Majesty's Secret Service , You Only Live Twice and The Man with the Golden Gun . In 1974 the character appeared in the film adaptation of The Man with the Golden Gun as an inexperienced field operative. She was portrayed by Britt Ekland . Film biography Miss Goodnight is a Secret Service staffer, more ditzy than in the novels, who assists Bond when he is following Andrea Anders in Hong Kong . Very quickly it is established that she has as-yet unfulfilled desires toward Bond. Bond: "Now, Goodnight, would I do that to you? [Speaking of cheating on her.]" Goodnight: "Yes, James, you bloody well would!"


Which actress divorced Dennis Quaid in 2001 after she had an affair with Russell Crowe?

Dennis Quaid: Marriage up in flames, divorce gets ugly Dennis Quaid: Marriage up in flames, divorce gets ugly Mar 09, 2012 She wants out but Quaid won't pay Share Tumble Combined comments & shares on social media Dennis Quaid is on the road to bachelorhood once again. His third wife, real estate agent Kimberly Buffington, filed for divorce on Friday morning. She wants half of their assets, but Quaid says no way. Dennis Quaid and his third wife, Kimberly Buffington, are no longer a couple. Kimberly filed for divorce this morning in Texas and TMZ reports the divorce will likely get very ugly based on Dennis' response to her filing. TMZ obtained Kimberly's petition which cites a very unhappy marriage as her reason for leaving Quaid. "The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities… that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation." Ouch. In Kimberly's original filing for divorce, she asks Quaid for spousal support and attorney's fees. But Quaid seems to be on the offense and plans to prevent Kimberly from getting any joint assets. While the temporary order gives Kimberly "possession of their main residence and the Mercedes," TMZ says Quaid wants Kimberly to receive zero assets. No word yet on custody of their 4-year-old twins or child support. Dennis Quaid: Cocaine was added to movie budgets >> The couple made headlines back in 2007 when their twins, Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, were given an accidental overdose of the drug heparin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The newborns received 10,000 units when only 10 units were prescribed. Confusion arose because the vials for the dramatically different doses were similarly labeled. The twins suffered severe internal injuries but thankfully recovered. Dennis and Kimberly Quaid sued Baxter Healthcare Corporation — the manufacturer of the drug — as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Quaids reached a settlement of $750,000 with Cedars in 2010. Quaid's first wife was P.J. Soles, a popular actress in the 1970s and 1980s. Soles and Quaid married in 1978 but divorced in 1983. Dennis then married fellow Hollywood star Meg Ryan in 1991 and the couple had a son, Jack, in 1992. Quaid and Ryan divorced in 2001 due to alleged allegations of infidelity on Quaid's part. In 2008, Ryan spoke to Insight magazine about the affairs. "Dennis was not faithful to me for a very long time, and that was very painful. I found out more about that after I was divorced." However, Ryan received considerable press when her affair with actor Russell Crowe became public. She told Oprah in 2006 her romance with Crowe was not a reason for her split with Quaid, "Russell isn't a homewrecker." She went on, "I did not leave my marriage for him. I left because it was not working." Quaid's third wife, Kimberly, was a real-estate agent out of Austin, Texas when the pair met. They wed in 2004. We will bring you more news about Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington's divorce as the proceedings unfold. Photo courtesy of: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.com Tagged in


In Channel 4's 1999 poll to find the 100 Greatest Movie Stars, in what position was Michael Caine?

Ben Kingsley - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Ben Kingsley was born Krishna Bhanji in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. His father, Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji, was a Kenyan-born medical doctor, of Gujarati Indian descent, and his mother, Anna Lyna Mary (Goodman), was an English actress. Ben began to act in stage plays during the 1960s. He soon became a successful stage actor, and also began to ... See full bio » Born: a list of 37 people created 23 Sep 2011 a list of 30 people created 16 Jul 2013 a list of 32 people created 15 Aug 2014 a list of 26 people created 18 May 2015 a list of 23 people created 10 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Ben Kingsley's work have you seen? User Polls Won     1     Oscar. Another    44 wins & 65 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  2010 Fable III (Video Game) Sabine (voice, as Sir Ben Kingsley)  1997 Ceremony of Innocence (Video Game) Victor Frolatti (voice)  1984 Oxbridge Blues (TV Series) Geoff Craven - Sleeps Six (1984) ... Geoff Craven  1983 Kean (TV Movie)  1977 The Velvet Glove (TV Series) Chakravarti  1976 Dickens of London (TV Mini-Series) Dr. John Elliotson - Magic (1976) ... Dr. John Elliotson - Dreams (1976) ... Dr. John Elliotson  1973 Wessex Tales (TV Mini-Series) Lord Uplandtowers  1973 Play for Today (TV Series) Naseem  1973 Full House (TV Series) The Misfortune cast member  1973 The Adventurer (TV Series) Pierre  1966 Pardon the Expression (TV Series) Roy  1996 Twelfth Night or What You Will (performer: "O Mistress Mine", "Heigh-Ho, The Wind and the Rain")  1982 Gandhi (performer: "God Save the King!" (1744) - uncredited) Hide   2006 Twist by Polanski (Video documentary short) (special thanks)  2004 My Karma (Short) (the producers wish to thank)  2001 Ben Kingsley Talks About 'Gandhi' (Video documentary short) (special thanks) Hide   2016 Lip Sync Battle (TV Series) Himself  2009-2016 The One Show (TV Series) Himself - Sir Ben Kingsley/Henry Cavill/Reba McEntire (2015) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley)  2015-2016 Today (TV Series)  2016 The Talk (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2008-2016 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself  2016 Larry King Now (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2010-2015 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Himself  2015 Let's Go, DFW! (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2015 Celebrity Conversations (TV Series) Himself  2010-2015 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Himself  2015 Hollywood Health Report (TV Series) Himself - Guest  1995-2015 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2008-2015 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2015 Celebrity P.O.V. (TV Series documentary) Himself - Episode #8.84 (2011) ... Himself - Guest - Episode #6.158 (2010) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley)  2014 The Queen Latifah Show (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2014 Garfunkel and Oates (TV Series) Himself  2013-2014 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2014 And the Oscar Goes To... (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Actor  2013-2014 Good Day L.A. (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2008-2013 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  2010-2013 Good Morning America (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2008-2013 Tavis Smiley (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2013 The Colbert Report (TV Series) Himself - Guest - Episode #5.112 (2013) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) - Episode #3.180 (2011) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) - Episode #2.81 (2010) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley)  2013 Vivir de cine (TV Series) Himself  2013 Evening Urgant (TV Series) Himself  2010 Shutter Island: Behind the Shutters (Video documentary short) Himself  2010 Shutter Island: Into the Lighthouse (Video documentary short) Himself  2010 The 7PM Project (TV Series) Himself  2010 Election 2010 (TV Movie) Himself  2010 Guys Choice (TV Movie) Himself - Episode #17.92 (2010) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley) - Episode #15.132 (2008) ... Himself - Guest (as Sir Ben Kingsley)  2010 Fantastic (TV Series documentary) Himself  2010 In Conversation (TV Series documentary) Himself  2009 Días de cine (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  20


True or False: St. Patrick was born in Ireland?

True or false? | History Extra True or false? How much do you know about the origins, celebrations and traditions of St Patrick's Day? Thursday 17th March 2011 BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 BBC History Magazine, together with Encyclopædia Britannica, has put together a list of facts about St Patrick's Day – some of which are true, and some of which are false. Can you tell the difference? Correct answers will be published online after 12pm on Monday 21 March.   1. The colour traditionally associated with St Patrick was green   2.  St Patrick's Day has been an official public holiday for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland since 1950   3. Every year the American city of Chicago colours its river green to mark the holiday   4. St Patrick was born in Ireland   5. Corned beef and cabbage are traditionally associated with the holiday   6. St Patrick spent six years as a herdsman   7. St Patrick's Day has always been celebrated by the church on 17 March   8. According to legend, St Patrick drove the snakes of Ireland into the sea      Don't forget to check the historyextra.com website on Monday 21 March to find out how many you got right.   Find out more about St Patrick and his feast day at www.britannica.com


Which Irish writer is the only person to have won both a nobel prize and an academy award?

Stories of the Emerald Isle: Irish Nobel Prize Winners Stories of the Emerald Isle: Irish Nobel Prize Winners Thomas Kendall Ireland ’s literary history stretches back centuries and is founded upon the oral tradition for which the country is renowned. However, it was with the advent of modernism that Irish literature attained an exalted place in the literary canon. While those honored by the Nobel Prize for Literature represent only a fraction of the great artists and writers Ireland has produced, the thematic and stylistic differences of these artists are emblematic of a country that has produced such world renowned writers as Jonathan Swift , James Joyce and Brendan Behan . We look at the history of Irish literature through the story of its four Nobel Prize Winners.   W.B. Yeats, 1911 | WikiCommons W.B. Yeats (Awarded: 1923) The mystical life is the centre of all that I do and all that I think and all that I write. William Butler Yeats’ fascination with the occult, automatic writing, folk tales and spiritualism was central to his practice as a poet. Through a complex, often personally divined system of symbols allied to a mastery of traditional poetic forms he created a remarkable body of work. His most famous poem The Second Coming , despite its ubiquity, retains a force rarely seen in poetry and its impact spans both the high minded literary world (Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Joan Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem are both named after lines in the poem) and the everyday. He received the Nobel Prize for literature shortly after Ireland had gained independence and regarded his own success as an extension of and contribution to this victory. Indeed his use of Celtic folk tales can be seen as an attempt to establish a national character free from the tyranny of oppressive English rule.   George Bernard Shaw, 1936 | WikiCommons George Bernhard Shaw (Awarded: 1925) I, as a Socialist, have had to preach, as much as anyone, the enormous power of the environment. We can change it; we must change it…what is the use of writing plays, what is the use of writing anything, if there is not a will which finally moulds chaos itself into a race of gods. Author of over sixty plays, pureveyor of a sublime comic touch that at times obscured biting social critiques, and the only person to receive both a Nobel Prize and an Oscar; George Bernhard Shaw is a fascinating figure in Irish literary history. As a critic and a satirist who was profoundly politically engaged, he had initially wanted to refuse the Nobel Prize on moral grounds. He accepted it only after his wife protested (and once he had ascertained that the monetary component of the award could be put to finance the translation of Swedish texts into English). Shaw’s most populist work Pygmalion was adapted into the musical My Fair Lady and it contains much of his sardonic wit and subtly camouflaged social commentary. Much like Oscar Wilde, George Bernhard Shaw’s shrewdness made the challenging subject of his work palatable, lacing the contemporary issues of the day with a timeless acuity.


Which Irishman has won the Eurovision song contest twice as a singer and once as a composer?

Johnny Logan conquers once again Scandinavia - EuroVisionary - Eurovision news worth reading Eurovision news worth reading Charlotte Jensen / 13th October 2008 at 19:15 / Eurovision Song Contest , Releases / Denmark , Norway , Sweden With his latest album “Irishman in America” Johnny Logan is back on the Scandinavian charts, which he more or less owned with the previous CD. With a calendar that doesn’t leave space for much else than touring in Denmark, Sweden and Norway this Irishman has really conquered Scandinavia. Johnny Logan has won the Eurovision Song Contest twice as a singer and once more as a songwriter for Linda Martin, but it seems like the 54-year-old singer is now more popular than ever, 28 years after his first Eurovision victory and 16 years after the latest! His previous album, The Irish Connection, was meant as a present to his Danish fans but became a bestseller in all three Scandinavian countries with gold in Sweden, platinum in Denmark and double platinum in Norway. It is too soon to predict if Irishman in America reaches that status, but he has now entered the charts in all three countries. When the album was released three weeks ago it immediately went into the Danish album top40. The album was #10 last week, but has dropped to this week’s #19. In both Sweden and Norway the album has this week reached their album charts being #33 on the top40 in Norway and #37 on the top60 in Sweden. The first position in Sweden and Norway is currently taken by Metallica’s latest album Death Magnetic, while the MGP compilation album holds that spot in Denmark. MGP is the Danish final for the Nordic MGP, the format on which the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is based.


What is the English translation of Ireland's national anthem Amhrรกn na bhFiann?

Irish National Anthem - Amhrán Na Bhfiann lyrics + English translation Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán ná faoin tráill. Anocht a théam sa bhearna baoil, Le gean ar Ghaeil, chun báis nó saoil, Le gunna scréach faoi lámhach na bpiléar, Seo libh canaig amhrán na bhfiann   SilentRebel83 on Mon, 12/11/2012 - 02:29 Video:


Which Irish born explorer is best remembered for his Anatarctic expedition from 1914 to 1916 in the ship Endurance?

SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON ANTARCTIC EXPLORER AND THE ENDURANCE | GREAT EXPLORERS AND ADVENTURERS OF THE WORLD     Sir             Ernest Henry Shackleton CVO, RNR (February 15, 1874             ï¿½ January 5, 1922) was an Anglo-Irish explorer, now             chiefly remembered for his Antarctic expedition of             1914ï¿½1916 in the ship Endurance.   After Captain             Scott died during an attempt to reach the South Pole             in 1912, Shackleton (1874ï¿½1922) chose to tackle the             challenge of Antarctica in a different way. He decided             he would attempt to journey across the icy continent             from one side to the other via the South Pole. Shackleton was a romantic adventurer, who became             interested in exploration and joined the Royal             Geographical Society while still at sea. In 1901 he got             a place on Captain Scott's first Antarctic expedition,             in the Discovery, through his seafaring skills             and contact with one of the expedition sponsors.   In             1907, he led his own British Antarctic Expedition in the Nimrod. Other members of the expedition climbed             Mount Erebus and reached the south magnetic pole. Using             ponies and also dragging his own sledges Shackleton             himself led a party which reached to only 97 miles from             the Pole. Although there had not been much government             support beforehand, Shackleton received a hero's welcome             when he returned. He was knighted, becoming Sir Ernest             Shackleton.   Portrait             of Ernest Henry Shackleton     ABOUT             ANTARCTICA Antarctica is an enormous continent. More than 99% of it             is covered by ice. In places, this ice is more than             three miles thick. Antarctica is completely surrounded             by the vast Southern Ocean, half of which freezes in             winter. It is high, windy and extremely cold. There is             no indigenous human population and no life forms at all             except around the coast   More             than 2000 years ago, Greek writers described a large             mass of land in the south of the world. Even though they             had never seen it, they believed it must exist so that             it could 'balance' the land they knew about in the             northern half of the world. They named this imagined             land 'Anti-Arkitos', meaning the 'opposite of the             Arctic'. Did explorers before Shackleton try to reach the             Antarctic? Yes. For instance, Captain Cook had tried to             find the great southern continent on his second Pacific             voyage of 1772ï¿½74. In 1912, an expedition led by             Captain Robert Falcon Scott had been narrowly beaten in the race to be first to the South Pole by the Norwegian             explorer Roald Amundsen.   BIOGRAPHY   Shackleton             was born in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland in 1874, and             served as a merchant marine officer. He went to school             at Dulwich College from 1887 to 1890. In 1904 he married             Emily Dorman. They had three children - Raymond, Cecily             and Edward (Eddie), born in 1911. Their marriage was             marred by numerous affairs on Ernest's part, most             notably his relationship with the American born actress             Rosalind Chetwynd (Rosa Lynd) which was begun in 1910


How many calories are in a pint of Guinness? | Reference.com How many calories are in a pint of Guinness? A: Quick Answer There are approximately 198 calories in a pint of Guinness. A glass of Guinness has 99 calories. Guinness is considered one of the most popular beers in the world, and is sold in more than 120 countries. Full Answer The main flavor in Guinness is roasted, unmalted barley. That gives it a slightly burnt flavor that many people enjoy. Another characteristic of this brew is the tangy flavor that is said to come from mixing aged brew with fresh brew, which was a regular occurrence in the past, but the company refuses to say if that mixture still occurs in the modern age.


Residences Residences The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences The Prince of Wales has homes in England, Scotland and Wales.  Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry. Highgrove House near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is the family home of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Birkhall is the private residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Scotland.  The former home of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother on the Balmoral estate on Royal Deeside, Her Late Majesty described it as a ‘little big house’. The Prince and The Duchess spend their summer break here each year and enjoy the pursuits of fishing and walking in the beautiful countryside. Llwynywermod, near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, is Their Royal Highnesses' Welsh home. Bought in 2007 by the Duchy of Cornwall, the farmhouse was refurbished using local materials and the skills of Welsh craftsmen and women. Their Royal Highnesses stay at the house when they are on their Annual Tour of Wales and during their many other visits.


Which British monarch reigned for longer than any other?

Should we celebrate when the Queen becomes our longest reigning monarch? - Telegraph Should we celebrate when the Queen becomes our longest reigning monarch? September 9 marks a historical landmark for our nation yet no official  celebrations are planned Buckingham Palace says the Queen is 'politically neutral' Photo: Geoff Pugh/The Telegraph 7:00AM GMT 22 Mar 2015 Comments Don’t expect a commemorative stamp. Forget gilded carriages, rows of painted faces along the Mall, cardboard periscopes in red, white and blue. There will be no Red Arrows fly-past, nor any salute of guns in Hyde Park or at the Tower of London; no concert or picnic or fireworks display to disturb the peace of Buckingham Palace gardens. Instead, according to royal aides, Wednesday September 9 2015 will be 'business as usual’. As far as the Palace is concerned, this is not a day for celebration. Yet this is not a “usual” day. September 9 represents an extraordinary milestone in our island story. It is the day on which Elizabeth II becomes the longest-reigning monarch in British history , the day on which she breaks the record held for more than a century by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. September 9 is the day that casts in a new light the National Anthem’s prayer about a Queen who is “long to reign over us”. Victoria’s reign of 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes – 63 years and seven months – defined an era and a people. No one was more “Victorian” than the public Victoria, with her sincere do-goodery, lugubrious piety, conspicuous wifely devotion and imperial bombast. (Admittedly, the private woman could be quite different, altogether more kittenishly charming or scabrously Hanoverian, depending on her mood.) In the eyes of her contemporaries, Victoria was the symbol of the age, sturdy as a steam engine and as solidly built as any of Eugenius Birch’s cast-iron seaside piers. Her longevity was interpreted as proof that theirs was, as she herself described it, “an epoch of progress”. Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years and seven months Victoria set her record on September 23 1896. “Today is the day I have reigned longer, by a day, than any English sovereign,” she recorded in her journal. The sovereign she had in mind was her grandfather George III. By then, Victoria was regarded by the majority of her subjects with something close to idolatry. A newspaper announced that there was only “One Being more majestic than she”: God himself. Victorians responded enthusiastically to Victoria’s historic milestone. Everything from printed handkerchiefs to china plates bore the legend “the longest reign in history”. No disrespect was implied towards George III. Rather his granddaughter’s subjects revelled in a present they considered more glorious than the past. Their reaction was not one Victoria herself desired or encouraged. In 1896 she insisted she wanted no sort of demonstration ahead of the festivities of her Diamond Jubilee. “Notwithstanding that this was made public in the papers,” she wrote, “people of all kinds and ranks, from every part of the Kingdom, sent congratulatory telegrams and they kept coming in all day. They were all most loyally expressed and some very prettily.” 21 April 1965: The Queen with her family Prince Andrew, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh on the Queen's 39th birthday Like her great-great-grandmother before her, Elizabeth II has requested there be no celebrations on September 9. Her attitude is shaped by respect for her formidable predecessor. The Queen is said to hope that, if the event is marked at all, it is done so reverently, with no spirit of triumphalism and no suggestion that what is being celebrated is Victoria’s death. Instead palace officials are at work on the programme for the Queen’s ninetieth birthday next April. And so there is a dilemma. To become the longest reigning of the forty-one kings and queens of England since the Norman Conquest is unquestionably an historic achievement, even if the achievement itself ultimately comes down to survival. It is also th


BBC ON THIS DAY | 21 | 1982: Remember the day a prince was born? About This Site | Text Only 1982: Remember the day a prince was born? Princess Diana gave birth to her first son, Prince William, second in line to the throne back in 1982. He was the first heir to the British throne to be born in a hospital. Diana had a long labour - 16 hours - but the baby prince was safely delivered at 2103 BST, weighing 7lb 1oz (2.65 kg). Crowds gathered outside St Mary's Hospital in London to get a glimpse of the royal newborn. And thousands more went to Buckingham Palace to hear the announcement that Prince William was born. Your memories of Prince William's birth: I was also born on 21st of June 1982. I was the only [baby in] Devon born within the hour. My mother was presented with a christening gown from Boots Ltd to commemorate the birth of Prince William. Samantha Place, UK I remember being six months' pregnant and watching the football world cup with my husband when the news of Prince William's arrival was flashed on the bottom of the screen. I was thrilled to hear the news. However, my husband was most upset as he could not see the action on the pitch - he said the news could have waited till the game was over. Coral, USA expat I was aged eight and we were all assembled in the school hall to be told the news and to celebrate the birth. Our headmaster stood proudly at his lectern and announced that "a very special baby boy" had been born in London. He explained that this baby boy was different to other baby boys because he had been born to rule over us. He was a Prince and one day, when we were all grown up, he was going to be our King. As children we were all sort of mystified and fascinated by the idea that we had a Prince. I remember wanting to know why there was a Prince and what it was that made him so different and better than other children. I couldn't fully understand why all the grown-ups wanted us to celebrate his birth. To a boy of eight it was like being made to worship him! It seemed so irrational and illogical. Yet at the same time it somehow made sense and struck a chord. At the end of the afternoon our headmaster said we were all going to sing "God Save The Queen". As I sang I became aware of this quite magical feeling deep down inside. A profound feeling of duty, loyalty and protectiveness towards the baby Prince. This real sense that I loved him as if he were my own younger brother. At that moment I slowly began to realise that I was a monarchist too. Neil Welton, United Kingdom 21 June 1982 was really special to us, especially to me, because that was the day I had a little brother. My brother Lionel was born exactly the same time as Prince William, even to the minute! Many in the family even wanted him to be named William. Later, as he grew up, we used to tease him that God had send two boys to the earth on the same day, one to be the king and the other to cancel out his grandeur and be a commoner - that put Lionel in his place often when he bragged about sharing his birthday with the handsome prince! We still remember the prince when we celebrate Lionel's birthday at home. Linda George, Dubai, UAE I was also born on this day, within an hour of Prince William. I was featured in the newspapers alongside him. Trula, England My son was not due until the first week of July 1982, hence I had never thought that Princess Diana and I would deliver babies on the same day. But in the early hours of the day my contractions started and Neal was born at 0750. Exhausted and overwhelmed I was completely oblivious to everything during the day until the reporters came to interview me and take mine and Neal's photograph because Neal shared the same birthday as Prince William. It was a double celebration for us! Neelam Aggarwal, England I was in London at the time and I worked late on the 21st. The 22nd was a gloriously sunny day so I walked from my home in Paddington, past St Mary's hospital, to my workplace in Waterloo. On the way I passed the palace. There was a small sign outside the main gate announcing the birth of a son to


As at April 2004, how many different Prime Ministers has the Queen given audience to?

80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth Anagrammy Awards > Miscellaneous files 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth: Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England. In 2002, aged 76, she was the oldest monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. The youngest was James I (James VI of Scotland) at 51 years. Since 1952, she has conferred over 387,700 honours and awards. Elizabeth has personally held over 540 Investitures. She speaks fluent French and often uses the language for audiences and state visits. She does not require an interpreter. The Queen has received over 3 million items of correspondence during her reign. Over the course of the reign, around 1.1 million people have attended garden parties at Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyrood House (Elizabeth ended Presentation Parties in 1958). Over the reign, she has given regular Tuesday evening audiences to 10 British Prime Ministers Winston Churchill 1951-55, Sir Anthony Eden 1955-57, Harold Macmillan 1957-63, Sir Alec Douglas-Home 1963-64, Harold Wilson 1964-70 and 1974-76, Edward Heath 1970-74, James Callaghan 1976-79, Margaret Thatcher 1979-90, John Major 1990-97, Tony Blair 1997-present. There have also been 10 US Presidents during her reign. Tony Blair is the first Prime Minister to have been born during her reign. He was born in early May 1953 - a month before the Coronation. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh introduced small, informal luncheon parties at Buckingham Palace to meet distinguished people from all professions, trades and vocations. The first was held on 11th May 1956 and the tradition continues to this day. There are usually 6-8 guests and two members of the Household attending. Elizabeth is patron of more than 620 charities and organisations. During her reign, she has made more than 256 official overseas visits to 129 different countries. Many of Elizabeth's official tours were undertaken on the Royal Yacht Britannia. It was launched by the Queen on April 16, 1953 and was commissioned for service on January 7,1954. It was de- commissioned in December 1997. During this time, Britannia travelled more than a million miles on Royal and official duties. Britannia was first used by Elizabeth when she embarked with the Duke of Edinburgh on May 1,1954 at Tobruk for the final stage of their Commonwealth Tour returning to the Pool of London. The last time Elizabeth was on board for an official visit was on August 9, 1997 for a visit to Arran. Elizabeth has visited Australia 15 times, Canada 23 times, Jamaica six times and New Zealand 10 times . Her Majesty most recently visited Australia in March 2006 to open the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Since her accession to the throne in 1952, she has visited Edinburgh nearly every year, taking up residence in the Palace of Holyroodhouse during Holyrood Week. During her reign, the Queen has received many unusual gifts including a variety of live animals. The more unusual of which have been placed in the care of the London Zoo - among them jaguars and sloths from Brazil, and two black beavers from Canada. There have also been gifts of pineapples, eggs, a box of snail shells, a grove of maple trees and 7kg of prawns. Elizabeth has sent around 100,000 telegrams to centenarians in the UK and the Commonwealth. She has sent more than 280,000 telegrams to couples in the UK and the Commonwealth celebrating their diamond wedding (60 years) anniversary. Her real birthday is on April 21, but it is celebrated officially in June. She has attended 34 Royal Variety performances. She has opened 15 bridges in the United Kingdom. She has given over 91 State banquets during her reign. Since 1952, The Queen has undertaken 78 State Visits accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh; the most recent being to Singapore in March 2006. She has launched 23 ships in her lifetime. The first was HMS Vanguard which she launched - as Princess Elizabeth - on November 30, 1944 in Clydebank. Her firs


What is the official title of Camilla now that she has married Prince Charles?

Queen Elizabeth II Gives Camilla New Title for Anniversary | TIME.com Follow @TIMENewsfeed Queen Elizabeth II granted 64-year-old Camilla Parker Bowles, wife of her son Prince Charles, the highest female rank in the Royal Victorian Order to honor Camilla on her seventh wedding anniversary. She is now a Dame Grand Cross. The Queen has the sole right to bestow ranks to individuals who serve her or the monarchy. (PHOTOS: An Album of British Royal Weddings ) The thought of Camilla working her way so strongly into the hearts of either the English people or the monarch once seemed far-fetched. Camilla was, at times, at least partially blamed for breaking up Charles and Princess Diana and was less than admired when she married Charles. The second marriage for Charles put the monarchy in a conundrum of what title to give Camilla, still not referred to as Princess of Wales out of respect for Diana. But as Camilla has proved a more-than-capable royal, the public has widely accepted her. The Duchess of Cornwall has represented the monarch and Prince Charles hundreds of times in the past seven years in public events both at home and abroad. The newest Dame Grand Cross was recently seen at a London event with the Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge (we once knew her as Kate Middleton), surely a powerful royal trio. And they all have the titles to back it up.


King George V Biography (Royalty/World War I Figure) Best known as: The King of England during World War I Name at birth: George Frederick Ernest Albert England's George V was the king of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1910 until 1935, a span that included World War I (1914-18). A naval officer who had seen the reaches of the British empire firsthand, George became heir to the throne when his older brother Edward died in 1892. Upon the death of his father Edward VII , George assumed the throne on 6 May 1910. King George V's reign was marked by several important events, including the Union of South Africa (1910), Ireland's Sinn Fein Rebellion (1916), World War I and labor unrest that led to the General Strike of 1926. Not known for his intellect or education, George V was popular with the public for his ordinary lifestyle, and during the Great War the king earned a reputation for steadiness and a commitment to duty. He famously refused asylum to his Romanov cousin, Nicholas II , after the 1917 Russian Revolution (Nicholas and his family were executed in 1918). To distance himself from his German heritage, George changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor, and the House of Hanover became the House of Windsor. George and his wife May (known as Mary) had one daughter and five sons, including his successor, Edward VIII and Edward's successor, George VI . Extra credit: King George V was seriously injured during a trip to France during World War I when his horse fell on him and broke his pelvis... George married May of Teck in 1893; she had been his brother's fianceé... King George V had a pet parrot named Charlotte... Czar Nicholas II and George V were first cousins (their mothers were sisters)... The 1986 publication of the papers of the king's personal physician, Lord Dawson of Penn, revealed that the king's death was hastened by injections of heroin and cocaine, a decision made by Dawson on his own. Copyright © 1998-2017  by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.


What is the Queens official residence in Scotland?

The Queens official Residence in Scotland - Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor Fee: Yes Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours Owner description: The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen. The palace stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history and is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland. The State Apartments reflect the changing tastes of successive monarchs, and are renowned for their fine plasterwork ceilings and unrivalled collection of Brussels tapestries. They are furnished with numerous fine paintings and other works of art, many of which have long associations with Holyroodhouse. The visit to Holyroodhouse includes Mary, Queen of Scots' Chambers and the Darnley Rooms, the setting for many dramatic episodes in Mary's short and turbulent reign. In the Palace's west corner tower are Mary's Bedchamber, described as 'the most famous room in Scotland', and her Outer Chamber, the scene of the murder of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio'. During the summer months, you can join a guided tour of Holyrood Abbey, which lies adjacent to the Palace in the spectacular setting of Arthur's Seat. Escorted by Wardens dressed in their ancient hunting Stewart tartan, you will learn about the building's extraordinary history. There are newer reviews for this attraction


At the time of her golden jubilee, how many ships had the Queen launched?

86 Surprising Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - Diamond Jubilee: Queen Elizabeth II of England - TIME 86 Surprising Facts About Queen Elizabeth II By Anoosh ChakelianWednesday, May 23, 2012 Sean Dempsey / Reuters 1. She speaks fluent French and often uses the language for audiences and state visits. She does not require an interpreter. 2. The Queen has received over 3.5 million items of correspondence during her reign. 3. Since 1952, she has conferred over 404,500 honors and awards. 4. Elizabeth has personally held 610 investitures. An investiture is the ceremony in which an honor is bestowed on someone for their good services; the recognitions are published twice a year, in the Queen's Birthday Honors and New Year's Honors lists. 5. Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's 40th monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned. (Get TIME's new book The Royal Family: The House of Windsor, Past, Present and Future) 6. In 2002, at 76, Elizabeth became the oldest monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. The youngest was James I (James VI of Scotland), at age 51. 7. About 1.5 million people have attended garden parties at Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland since Elizabeth has been on the throne. 8. Over the course of her reign, she has given regular Tuesday-evening audiences to 12 British Prime Ministers: Winston Churchill, 195155; Sir Anthony Eden, 195557; Harold Macmillan, 195763; Sir Alec Douglas-Home, 196364; Harold Wilson, 196470 and 197476; Edward Heath, 197074; James Callaghan, 197679; Margaret Thatcher, 197990; John Major, 199097; Tony Blair, 19972007; Gordon Brown, 20072010; and David Cameron, 2010-present. 9. There have been 12 U.S. Presidents during her reign. 10. Tony Blair is the first Prime Minister to have been born during her reign. He was born in early May 1953, a month before her coronation. 11. The Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, introduced small, informal luncheon parties at Buckingham Palace to meet distinguished people from all professions, trades and vocations. The first was held on May 11, 1956, and the tradition continues to this day. There are usually six to eight guests and two members of the royal household in attendance. 12. Elizabeth is patron of more than 600 charities and organizations. 13. In the past 60 years, the Queen has undertaken 261 official overseas visits, including 96 state visits, to 116 different countries. 14. In 2005, she claimed ownership of 88 cygnets (young swans) on the River Thames. They are looked after by a swan marker. The first royal swan keeper was appointed around the 12th century. 15. Technically, the Queen still owns the sturgeons, whales and dolphins in the waters around the U.K. A statute from 1324, during the reign of King Edward II, states, "Also the King shall have ... whales and sturgeons taken in the sea or elsewhere within the realm." This statute is still valid today, and sturgeons, porpoises, whales and dolphins are recognized as "fishes royal": when they are captured within 3 miles (about 5 km) of U.K. shores or wash ashore, they may be claimed on behalf of the Crown. Generally, when brought into port, a sturgeon is sold in the usual way, and the purchaser, as a gesture of loyalty, requests the honor of its being accepted by Elizabeth. (PHOTOS: Extraordinary Images of the Queen from the National Portrait Gallery) 16. In the summer of 2005, she opened the first children's trail in the Buckingham Palace garden for its seasonal opening. 17. The Queen joined Facebook in November 2010, with a page called the British Monarchy, which features royal news, photos, videos and speeches. However, it is not possible to poke the royal family. She joined Twitter in July 2009, with teams at Buckingham Palace tweeting daily updates. None of the royals themselves tweet. The page follows only one other Twitter account: Clarence House, the royal home of the Prince of Wales. 18. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Queen's first televised festive address, a YouTube channel for the royal family, called the Royal Channel, was launched in Dec


St. George's Day in United Kingdom Home   Calendar   Holidays   United Kingdom   St. George's Day St. George's Day in United Kingdom St George's Day in England remembers St George, England's patron saint. The anniversary of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England's national day. According to legend, he was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess. According to legend, St George slayed a dragon. Many Christians observe St George's Day in the UK, although it is not a public holiday. According to legend, St George slayed a dragon. Many Christians observe St George's Day in the UK, although it is not a public holiday. ©iStockphoto.com/bogdb Celebrate St George's Day St George's Day used to be a national holiday in England. It is now an observance that is celebrated with parades, dancing and other activities. Flags with the image of St George's cross are flown on some buildings, especially pubs, and a few people wear a red rose on their lapel. Church services on the Sunday closest to April 23 often include the hymn 'Jerusalem', written by the poet William Blake. The words describe a supposed visit to Glastonbury, England, by Jesus Christ during his youth. Public Life April 23 is not a public holiday. Schools, stores, post offices, businesses and other organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual timetables. About St George's Day St George was born sometime around the year 280 in what is now Turkey. He was a soldier and rose up through the ranks of the Roman army, eventually becoming a personal guard to the Emperor Diocletian. He was executed for being a Christian on April 23, 303, and is buried in the town of Lod in Israel. St George is most widely known for slaying a dragon. According to legend, the only well in the town of Silene was guarded by a dragon. In order to get water, the inhabitants of the town had to offer a human sacrifice every day to the dragon. The person to be sacrificed was chosen by lots. On the day that St George was visiting, a princess had been selected to be sacrificed. However, he killed the dragon, saved the princess and gave the people of Silene access to water. In gratitude, they converted to Christianity. It is thought that the dragon represents a certain type of pagan belief that included the sacrifice of human beings. St George's Day was once celebrated as widely as Christmas. But the celebrations waned by the end of the 18th century after England had united with Scotland on May 1, 1707. In recent times, there has been a push, involving campaigns and petitions, to make the day a public holiday in England. St George is the patron saint of a number of other places, such as Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Portugal and Russia. He is also remembered in some regional holidays, such as in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada and among the Gorani people who live in a mountainous area in the Balkans and were converted to Islam many centuries ago, but still observe St George's Day. Around the world, a number of days are devoted to St George, including April 23 and dates in November and December of the Gregorian calendar. Symbols The most widely recognized symbol of St George's Day is St George's cross. This is a red cross on a white background, which is often displayed as a flag. It is used as England's national flag, forming part of the Union Flag, the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Saint George's cross was originally the flag of the maritime Republic of Genoa. Around 1190, the King of England started paying the Doge of Genoa to protect ships originally from the city of London and the rest of England that sailed in the Mediterranean. During the crusades in the 1100s and 1200s, English knights used St George's cross as part of their uniform. It has been the official flag of England for centuries, but the Union Flag, a combination of St George's cross, St Andrew's cross and St Patrick's cross, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. Now Saint George's cross is used as


Which George directed the 2002 film Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind?

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) - News 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS 19 October 2016 9:01 AM, PDT  | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news » In the golden age of movies, big name actors would often direct and produce their own movies. Spending 16 hour days on a film set is sure to teach you a thing or two about filmmaking and in some cases, this helps actors make the best directors. With the Cambridge Film Festival coming up, Cambridge storage solutions provider Storebox, wanted to celebrate a few of those actors who decided to branch out in the industry. They take a look at some of the ‘actor to director’ success stories and highlight just a few of the actors who took to directing and won. Ron Howard Some may know Ron Howard better as Happy Days Richie Cunningham , and best friend of The Fonz. However, after leaving the hit show in 1980, he changed course and directed his first, low-budget film Grand Theft Auto. Since his directorial debut, Ron Howard has gone on to direct » - Phil Wheat 26 July 2016 11:00 PM, PDT  | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news » Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:   Redone Trailer of the Day:  With only days left until Jason Bourne arrives in theaters, here's a version of its trailer redone in 8-bit video game style:   Proof of Concept Trailer of the Day:  With good timing for the 50th anniversary of  Star Trek , below is a great proof of concept trailer for a Gene Roddenberry biopic that's in the works called The Pilot. It repurposes clips from  Confessions of a Dangerous Mind , Argo and other movies (via Geek Tyrant):   Cosplay of the Day:  This little girl cosplaying as Chewbacca (at Comic-Con?) would be adorable enough to share, but the fact that Peter Mayhew loves it makes it all the more... Read More 26 July 2016 11:00 PM, PDT  | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news » Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:   Redone Trailer of the Day:  With only days left until Jason Bourne arrives in theaters, here's a version of its trailer redone in 8-bit video game style:   Proof of Concept Trailer of the Day:  With good timing for the 50th anniversary of  Star Trek , below is a great proof of concept trailer for a Gene Roddenberry biopic that's in the works called The Pilot. It repurposes clips from  Confessions of a Dangerous Mind , Argo and other movies (via Geek Tyrant):   Cosplay of the Day:  This little girl cosplaying as Chewbacca (at Comic-Con?) would be adorable enough to share, but the fact that Peter Mayhew loves it makes it all the more... Read More 18 May 2016 10:00 AM, PDT  | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news » Everyone in Hollywood seems to be friends with everyone else, but for Julia Roberts and George Clooney , the affection is real. "What a relief we're not Hollywood friends," said Roberts and she and her Money Monster costar sat down with People recently in Cannes. "I just said to him an hour ago, 'Thank God we really do like each other, or we'd be in hell.' " Where they are is at the glitzy film festival in the South of France talking about their fourth film together (besides the Ocean's movies, Clooney directed Roberts in 2002's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind » - Alynda Wheat, @AlyndaWheat 18 May 2016 10:00 AM, PDT  | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news » Everyone in Hollywood seems to be friends with everyone else, but for Julia Roberts and George Clooney , the affection is real. "What a relief we're not Hollywood friends," said Roberts and she and her Money Monster costar sat down with People recently in Cannes. "I just said to him an hour ago, 'Thank God we really do like each other, or we'd be in hell.' " Where they are is at the glitzy film festival in the South of France talking about their fourth film together (besides the Ocean's movies, Clooney directed Roberts in 2002's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind » - Alynda Wheat, @AlyndaWheat 12 May 2016 6:50 PM, PDT  | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news » Chicago – In our society th


In 2002, who was the highest placed 'George' in the BBC poll of 100 Greatest Britons?

BBC NEWS | Talking Point | Who is the Greatest Briton? Tuesday, 27 August, 2002, 16:37 GMT 17:37 UK Who is the Greatest Briton? David Beckham and DJ John Peel have beaten Constable and Wordsworth to make it into a poll of Britain's top 100 heroes. More than 30,000 people across the country were asked to pick a person who epitomised greatness, for a survey conducted for the BBC's new Great Britons programme. The list includes 20 scientists, engineers and inventors, 14 royals and just one television presenter - David Attenborough. Most of the 22 still living come from the world of music - with soccer's David Beckham and five-time Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave the only sportsmen. Who is your British hero - and why? What do you think of the people who made the top 100? This debate is now closed. Your reaction Issac Newton discovered gravity, invented calculus, formulated the basic laws of mechanics and motion that are still the basis of most science and engineering. And he achieved most of it while he was an undergraduate. In any list of greatest Britons, he must be at or near the top. Robert, USA I would add Kenneth Williams Jon Blanthorn, Toronto For pure defining "Britishness" I would add Kenneth Williams because he defined a certain attitude and comedy that could only ever be British and will probably not exist again. Also, the truly British band Saint Etienne. French name but every song generates English imagery and sentiments. They've both influenced me and reminded me what it means to be British when in another country. Jon Blanthorn, Toronto, Canada My dad. Elaine, UK Notable by his absence is William Wilberforce, who probably did more than anyone else to abolish the slave trade - not just having the ideas but dedicating his life to bringing about change. Of course, given the fairly loose definition, I can not see anyone being more deserving than Mohandas K. Gandhi (he was educated in England and certainly had a huge impact on Britain) - one of the greatest humans ever, never mind Britons. Dave G, UK Charles Darwin without a doubt. Philosophers have asked for centuries why we are here. The answer is evolution, and Darwin's contribution to our understanding of this phenomena is greater than that of anyone else. Once one has grasped the significance of evolution then superstition and religion can be put aside. Darwin is ahead of everybody, not just Britons. Karl Hemsley, England Alan Turing. The father of modern computing, plus his invaluable contribution to the war effort. As a codebreaker, his skills saved countless lives, and arguably, won the war for us. Sadly persecuted by the British Government. As a nation, we owe so much to him. Pete Baker, ENGLAND Who else would lecture the prime minister on his sex life? Arran, Edinburgh Rather than celebrating just Britons, why not extend the definition to include those who have made an outstanding contribution to national life. That way, Germaine Greer would get the recognition she deserves. Who else would lecture the prime minister on his sex life?? Arran, Edinburgh The list seems to be overwhelmed with inventors and royals. How about the greatest filmmaker in the world today: Ridley Scott? Or Roald Dahl, without whom my childhood would never have been the same. And why are there three Beatles but no Monty Pythons? Rebecca, England I didn't even have to pause to think about this one. No contest - Fleming the discoverer of penicillin the saviour of countless millions of human and animal lives. Victoria Smith, England I think Sean Bean is the greatest Briton. He's such a talented actor from the UK and will always be my favourite. Allie, CANADA How does a footballer in his wife's pants get on the list? Andy, England How does a footballer in his wife's pants get on the list, or for that matter any sportsperson or entertainer? Of all the truly great people there have been throughout our varied and sometimes glorious history this list says more about how superficial we have become while "standing on the shoulders of giants." Andy, England What about Billy Connolly?


Which George is the author with the real name of Eric Arthur Blair?

George Orwell | British author | Britannica.com British author Alternative Title: Eric Arthur Blair George Orwell Virginia Woolf George Orwell, pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair (born June 25, 1903, Motihari , Bengal, India —died January 21, 1950, London , England ), English novelist, essayist, and critic famous for his novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-four (1949), the latter a profound anti- utopian novel that examines the dangers of totalitarian rule. George Orwell. BBC Copyright Born Eric Arthur Blair, Orwell never entirely abandoned his original name, but his first book, Down and Out in Paris and London , appeared in 1933 as the work of George Orwell (the surname he derived from the beautiful River Orwell in East Anglia). In time his nom de plume became so closely attached to him that few people but relatives knew his real name was Blair. The change in name corresponded to a profound shift in Orwell’s lifestyle, in which he changed from a pillar of the British imperial establishment into a literary and political rebel. Early life He was born in Bengal, into the class of sahibs. His father was a minor British official in the Indian civil service; his mother, of French extraction, was the daughter of an unsuccessful teak merchant in Burma (Myanmar). Their attitudes were those of the “landless gentry,” as Orwell later called lower-middle-class people whose pretensions to social status had little relation to their income. Orwell was thus brought up in an atmosphere of impoverished snobbery. After returning with his parents to England, he was sent in 1911 to a preparatory boarding school on the Sussex coast, where he was distinguished among the other boys by his poverty and his intellectual brilliance. He grew up a morose, withdrawn, eccentric boy, and he was later to tell of the miseries of those years in his posthumously published autobiographical essay , Such, Such Were the Joys (1953). Orwell won scholarships to two of England’s leading schools, Winchester and Eton, and chose the latter. He stayed from 1917 to 1921. Aldous Huxley was one of his masters, and it was at Eton that he published his first writing in college periodicals. Instead of accepting a scholarship to a university, Orwell decided to follow family tradition and, in 1922, went to Burma as assistant district superintendent in the Indian Imperial Police. He served in a number of country stations and at first appeared to be a model imperial servant. Yet from boyhood he had wanted to become a writer, and when he realized how much against their will the Burmese were ruled by the British, he felt increasingly ashamed of his role as a colonial police officer. Later he was to recount his experiences and his reactions to imperial rule in his novel Burmese Days and in two brilliant autobiographical sketches, “ Shooting an Elephant” and “ A Hanging,” classics of expository prose. Against imperialism Scientists Ponder Menopause in Killer Whales In 1927 Orwell, on leave to England, decided not to return to Burma, and on January 1, 1928, he took the decisive step of resigning from the imperial police. Already in the autumn of 1927 he had started on a course of action that was to shape his character as a writer. Having felt guilty that the barriers of race and caste had prevented his mingling with the Burmese, he thought he could expiate some of his guilt by immersing himself in the life of the poor and outcast people of Europe. Donning ragged clothes, he went into the East End of London to live in cheap lodging houses among labourers and beggars; he spent a period in the slums of Paris and worked as a dishwasher in French hotels and restaurants; he tramped the roads of England with professional vagrants and joined the people of the London slums in their annual exodus to work in the Kentish hopfields. British Culture and Politics Those experiences gave Orwell the material for Down and Out in Paris and London, in which actual incidents are rearranged into something like fiction. The book’s publication in 1933 earned him some initial literary recognition. Orwe