The F1 Circuit of the Americas (CoTA) is in which US State?

United States 2016 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX United States Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:39.347 by Sebastian Vettel (2012) Fri 21 – Sun 23 Oct 2016 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Circuit view and viewing tower. Formula One World Championship, Rd19, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Austin, Texas, Wednesday, 14 November 2012. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari F14 T. Formula One World Championship, Rd17, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 31 October 2014. Race winner Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB9 crosses the line. Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 17 November 2013. Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 W03 chases Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Williams FW34, Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR7 and Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR7. Formula One World Championship, Rd19 United States Grand Prix, Race, Austin, Texas, 18 November 2012. Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren celebrates on the podium. Formula One World Championship, Rd19 United States Grand Prix, Race, Austin, Texas, 18 November 2012. The 2012 season saw Formula One racing return to the United States for the first time since 2007 with an all-new venue in Austin, Texas. The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is the first purpose-built F1 facility in the US designed for any and all classes of racing and was officially opened on October 21, 2012 by COTA ambassador and 1978 F1 world champion, Mario Andretti. Its signature element is a 5.5-kilometre (3.4-mile) Grand Prix circuit, located southeast of the Texan capital, and designed by Hermann Tilke in collaboration with American architectural firm HKS. The 20-turn, anticlockwise track, construction of which began in January 2011, draws inspiration from the best circuits around the world, as well as taking advantage of the site's natural topography to include dramatic elevation changes of up to 40 metres. There is a steep, uphill run into the hairpin Turn One, which instantly became the venue's signature corner. Turns Three through Six look not dissimilar to Silverstone's high-speed Maggotts/Becketts; Turns 12 through 15 give a nod to Hockenheim's stadium section; and Turns 16 through 18 mirror the famous, multi-apex Turn Eight at Istanbul Park. The grandstands, semi-permanent stands and natural seating areas enable over 120,000 fans to attend the Grand Prix, but the circuit is only one part of the multi-functional 900-acre site. Support buildings include a medical facility, 14 executive meeting suites, a conference centre and a banquet hall, as well as an expansive outdoor live music space. Future proposed amenities include a driving/riding experience, a motorsports driving club, kart track, grand plaza event centre and tower, and a trackside recreational vehicle park.


Where is the oldest cathedral in England?

Cathedrals in the UK | Interactive Map Photo Gallery Cathedrals in Britain From the world-famous St Paul's in London to the charming 12th century St David's Cathedral in Wales, simply scroll down to see our interactive map of the Christian cathedrals in Britain. Although we have attempted to be as thorough as possible, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a cathedral that we have not included on the map. What is a Cathedral? A cathedral is not just a large church. The word 'cathedral' comes from the Latin word cathedra meaning 'seat' or 'chair', and refers to the presence of the bishop's or archbishop's chair or throne. It is the most important church in the diocese. What is a Minster - is it the same as a Cathedral? Sometimes but not always. Minsters were established during Anglo-Saxon times and were the churches attached to a monastery or monasterium. Nowadays the term 'minster' has come to refer more generally to any large or important, often parish, church. Famous minsters include York Minster, Southwell Minster and Westminster in London. Cathedrals in England Aldershot Cathedral Roman Catholic Church The Cathedral Church of St Michael and St George serves as the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Bishopric of the Forces, which provides chaplains to the British Armed Forces. The church was designed in 1892 by two military engineers, originally intended as the principal church for the Anglican chaplaincies of the British Army, it eventually became the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Forces instead. Arundel Cathedral Roman Catholic Church The Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard, was dedicated in 1873 as the Catholic parish church of Arundel, and designated a cathedral in 1965. The cathedral's location, construction, and design owe much to the Howard family, who, as Dukes of Norfolk and Earls of Arundel, are the most prominent Catholic family in England. The architectural style of the cathedral is French Gothic, a suitable counterpart to their nearby home …Arundel Castle. Birmingham Cathedral Church of England Designed by the English Baroque architect, Thomas Archer, St Philip's was originally built as a parish church in 1715. It became the cathedral of the newly formed Diocese of Birmingham in 1905. Birmingham Cathedral Roman Catholic Church The Metropolitan Cathedral Church and Basilica of Saint Chad was the first Catholic cathedral to be built in England after the English Reformation initiated in 1534 by King Henry VIII. Designed by Augustus Pugin, it was completed in 1841 and raised to cathedral status in 1852. Blackburn Cathedral Church of England One of England's newest cathedrals, with the creation of the Diocese of Blackburn in 1926, the parish church of St Mary the Virgin was elevated to cathedral status. The church, which was built in 1826, now forms the cathedral's nave. Bradford Cathedral Church of England A site of Christian worship since Anglo-Saxon times, a later Norman church stood for 300 years before being destroyed by raiding Scots. During the fourteenth century the church was rebuilt, the oldest parts of the present building were completed in 1458. Brentwood Cathedral Roman Catholic Church The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen dates from 1861. Originally a parish church built in a gothic style, this relatively small building was elevated to Cathedral status in 1917. Enlarged between 1989-1991, the new cathedral was dedicated on 31 May 1991. Bristol Cathedral Church of England Founded as St Augustine's Abbey in 1140, the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity became the seat of the bishop and cathedral of the new Diocese of Bristol in 1542. St Edmundsbury Cathedral Church of England A church has stood on the site of the current cathedral for over a 1,000 years. Largely rebuilt in the 16th century St James Church became St Edmundsbury Cathedral in 1914. Canterbury Cathedral Church of England One of the oldest and most famous Christian buidlings in England, the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ at Canterbury, is the seat of t


Rose-Red is whose sister in the German fairy tale?

Rose Red Snow White Brothers Grimm Original Story April 1, 2016, 6:00 PM Photo: SNAP/REX/Shutterstock. In 1937, Walt Disney Productions released its first animated feature-length film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The dark and twisted fairy tale from Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm introduced millions to a sweet, demure, and tidy Snow White. And now, we get to meet her sister — Rose Red. The live-action movie, aptly-tiled Rose Red, will shift the focus from the rosy-cheeked Snow White and onto Rose Red herself. So, who is Rose Red? In 1812, the brothers Grimm published a fairy tale titled "Snow White" in their first volume of Grimms' Fairy Tales. This story would later become the inspiration for the Disney movie. But then in 1815, in their second volume of fairy tales, the story of "Snow-White and Rose-Red" was published. The Snow White depicted in the 1812 story is not the same Snow White as the one written about in the 1815 collection. Got it? There is no Rose Red in the Snow White story that many of us are most familiar with. You’re not crazy — the brothers Grimm just wrote two stories with the same character. Now onto the (very abridged) story of " Snow-White and Rose-Red ." Once upon a time... There were two sisters named Snow White and Rose Red living with their mother. Their names stemmed from their mother's love of two rose trees outside of her window — one growing red roses and the other growing white. Snow White was calm, and loved being inside assisting her mother with chores, while Rose Red was energetic, and loved being outside playing in the fields. The sisters were two of a kind and often pranced around the forest together, hand in hand. They played with animals, and made friends with all sorts of creatures. They were all around pleasant, and joyful sisters. Then, one cold winter night, a big black bear came to their cottage, and the benevolent family allowed the bear to come inside their warm home until spring. Spring turned to summer, and the bear left. The girls spent most of their time outside again, and began encountering a wicked dwarf who was nothing like the seven dwarfs we know and love. This one was cranky, selfish, and powerful. One day, while the dwarf was being his usual ungrateful self and chastising the young girls, a bear shows up and kills him. The frightened girls turn to run away before they realize it was the same bear the girls previously befriended. Then, in true fairy tale fashion, the bear sheds his fur and reveals that he is not a bear at all, but rather a dashing prince instead. The evil dwarf had put a spell on him and stolen his riches. But now that he was dead, the spell was broken, the fur was replaced with golden armor, and his treasures returned. The prince then proposed to Snow White, Rose Red marries the prince’s brother, and the four live happily ever after. Their mother even moves to be near the castle, and brings along her two beloved rose trees with her. The End. Unfortunately, just to confuse everyone, the script for the Rose Red project is mashing up the two Snow White tales. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie will take place right after Snow White (the one from other Grimm tale) bites into the poisonous apple. Rose Red embarks on a journey with one of the dwarfs, Grumpy, to help save her sister. Blending the two narratives seems like a bit of a stretch, but we think it will work. Besides, we are always in the market for another badass Disney heroine. Advertisement


The River Ganges empties into what body of water?

River Ganges, Information about River Ganges River Ganges About River Ganges The          Ganges also Ganga is a trans-boundary river of India and          Bangladesh. The 2,525 km river rises in the western Himalayas          in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east          through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh,          where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is the third          largest river in the World by discharge.The Ganges is the most          sacred river to Hindus and is also a lifeline to millions of          Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their          daily needs. It is worshipped as the goddess Ganga in          Hinduism. It has also been important historically: many former          provincial or imperial capitals have been located on its          banks. Ganges River in India is one of the holiest and most honored          rivers in the world. It is as famous as the Taj Mahal. The          Ganges plays an iconic religious role in the lives of Indiaï¿½s          people. It is dignified in the culture of Hindus and          continuously summoned by the Puranas and the Veda, as well as          the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It is the longest of the          rivers in India and the largest body of water in India. The          larger part of the Ganges flows through India while the rest          continues through Bangladesh. Initialized high up in the          Himalaya Mountains, Ganges River facts disclose the flow          commences inside a 10,000-foot ice cave and continues on          across the northernmost corner of the country. After its          continuous flow through both countries, the Ganges empties          into the Bay of Bengal. Although Ganges River cruises are an exceptionally popular          with tourists on India vacations, the greatest importance is          placed on the necessities provided for millions of people. It          is an important spiritual gathering place first and foremost          and the ways in which it is used are countless- drinking,          bathing, agricultural fulfillment, transportation, and          performing baptisms are the key usages of the Ganges River. An          endless array of industries also rely on the Ganges, including          textiles, paper, and leather among many more, for washing,          cleaning, and much more. Ganges River facts enthrall and draw people from all over the          world to see for themselves the honored river and what lies in          the surrounding layers. Exploring it is the main attraction.          Ganges River cruises and rafting trips are intended to bring          to light life along the river, but are also considered a          decisive adventure which has changed lives. There are many Ganges River facts to consider when planning          adventures revolving around the waterway. At almost 1600 miles          long, the Ganges offers incredible opportunity for rafting          trips and cruises. Two river contributories create the Ganges          River at their convergence; the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi          rivers join at Devprayag, creating Ganga Ma, or Mother Ganges.          The largest tributary is the Yamuna River, which means there          are several rivers ideal for rafting in addition to the          Ganges. The largest delta known in the world is called          Sundarban which lies at the Ganges River's mouth and is a          major point of exploration for adventurous tourists,          particularly The Sajnakhali Tiger Sanctuary within S


Nicolai Petrovich Poliakov became better known as who?

Clown History | Clown Bluey Clown History Clown History History of Clowns The history of clowns is a vast subject and one could write a book about it if one had time! Luckily, there have been others with the willpower! There have been several good books on the subject, notably “Clowns” by Douglas Newton; “Bring on the Clowns” by Beryl Hugill; “Clowning Through” by Frank Foster and “Clowns & Pantomimes” by M. Willson Disher to mention just a very small selection. I have used several in my research for this article and I acknowledge the authors with gratitude! Please see my Bibliography at the end of this article. So, where did clowns originate from? Right through ancient history there have always been men (and women!) who have had the ability to make others laugh. Sadly, in ancient times, only records of great deeds, battles and momentous decisions were recorded and passed down; the ‘doings’ of every day folk were lost in time. However, ancient clowns did exist – not known as clowns, of course – the word clown not coming into use until the 16th Century. Ancient Egypt 5000 years ago used to keep African Pygmies known as Dangas in the Royal Courts to amuse the Pharaohs and Royal Families. They dressed in leopard skins and strange masks and danced and imitated the Egyptian Gods, such as Bes – the God of Dance and Battle. Ancient China had clowns attached to the Imperial Court as long ago as the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 B.C.). One is named as Yu Sze, who was clown to Ch’in Shih Huang-ti, who built the Great Wall of China. Ancient Greece had clowns who wore short tunics (“chiton”) which were grotesquely padded at the front and rear and knitted socks like tights. He had an exaggerated artificial phallus strapped around his loins (remind you of anyone? – perhaps it was the Ancient Greek equivalent of “medallion man”?). Clown Bluey’s History of Clowns: Ancient Greek Clowns from the farcical plays called Phlyake (Mansell Collection) Ancient Rome had several types of clown. Some were known as Sannio – they were a popular type of mime and famous for their ability to pull hilarious grimaces with their faces and body. It follows that this clown, unlike most others of this time, did not wear a mask. Another clown was Stupidus (hence our word stupid) which was Latin for mimic fool. He was usually bald-headed or wore a long pointed hat and a multi-coloured outfit (surely the predecessor of Harlequin?). He mimicked and “sent-up” the more serious actor. He was famed for his innuendo and riddles and the ability to rain down blows on his fellow performers in burlesque fights in typical slapstick fashion. In true clown style, he used scandals of the day for his material and nothing was too sacred or sacrosanct to be the focal point of his humour. There was also a lower form of clown who was known as Scurra (from whence comes scurrilous), who indulged in jesting, his physical oddities setting him apart from his better class colleagues. There were yet others known as Moriones (moron) whilst the mentally retarded were known as Stulti and Fatui. It was common for the great houses and the courts to “keep” freaks and fools, who on the whole were treated kindly. It was thought by many that they were endowed with special powers from the Gods and were treated as good luck charms. During the Festival of Saturnalia which marked the shortest day and the rebirth of life, a lowly slave would be chosen to take the place of the master of a household and for the duration of the Festival, he would “rule” the household. This is the origin of the “Lord of Misrule” tradition at the Medieval Christmastide. Ancient Roman Theatre using masks (BBC Hulton Picture Library) Ancient Roman clowns in the 4th Century (Mansell Collection) In Malaya, clowns exist today who are similar to ones who performed thousands of years ago. They are called P’rang and wear huge masks and turbans as big again as themselves. A well known clown existed in Turkey in about 1440 who, through the ages has become a cult and folk hero, with many coarse and “tall” stories about him. His name was Nas


Which geologic period is between Triassic and Cretaceous?

The Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods Andrew Bret Wallis/ The Image Bank/ Getty Images Updated April 25, 2016. It may come as a shock to the average dinosaur buff, but the Triassic , Jurassic , and Cretaceous periods weren't originally designated as a way to keep track of long-extinct reptiles. Rather, these vast stretches of historical time were marked out by geologists to distinguish among various types of geologic strata (chalk, limestone, etc.) laid down tens of millions of years ago. Of course, since dinosaur fossils are usually found embedded in rock, paleontologists associate dinosaurs with the geologic period in which they lived--for example, "the sauropods of the late Jurassic." To put these geologic periods in the proper context, you should bear in mind that the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous don't cover all of prehistory, not by a long shot. First came the Precambrian period , which stretched from the earth’s formation to about 542 million years ago. The development of multicellular life ushered in the Paleozoic Era (542-250 million years ago), which embraced shorter geologic periods including (in order) the Cambrian , Ordovician , Silurian , Devonian , Carboniferous and Permian periods. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World It's only after all that that we reach the Mesozoic Era (250-65 million years ago), which includes the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Next Page: The Triassic Period Prev


What is the collective name for a group of tigers?

What is the correct name for a group of tigers? Streaks, ambushes and streaking. � A         group of tigers: Though         the tiger is a solitary animal, where a number of these cats�occur         together the correct name for the group is a 'streak' or an 'ambush' of tigers. The         group shown at right would be referred to by these�terms. Tiger         groups normally�only occur in captivity where restrictions         in�space and money force captive facilities to place tigers         in unnatural social groups. In         the wild, a tigress with cubs would also qualify as a streak         or an ambush.


Who was Britain?s first female DJ on BBC Radio 1?

BBC Radio 1 - Annie Nightingale - Annie Nightingale Profile Annie Nightingale Profile A little bit about Annie “She was always the first on to the floor, last to slide under the table” Gillian Reynolds, Daily Telegraph Annie Nightingale is best known as Britain’s first female DJ on Radio 1. She is now the station’s longest serving broadcaster. She remains the only female DJ in the world to have been honoured with an MBE by The Queen. Her career has been a fantastical musical journey beginning with hanging out with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who, becoming a journalist and TV presenter, and being a co-owner of a chain of fashion boutiques. Having cracked the all-male preserve of DJs at Radio 1, she began a long career in broadcasting, always choosing her own music and championing dozens of artists who later became world-wide successes. Then a second career in television began when she took over as solo presenter of BBC TV’s legendary series The Old Grey Whistle Test, recently voted top music programme in The 100 Best TV Shows of all time. Annie brought her irreverent humour to the show at exactly the time of the punk revolution. She has always played and enthused about underground and new music, and through her championing of breakbeat, she is now known as Queen Of Breaks. She djs at clubs and festivals all over the world, with concomitant scrapes and adventures. She has been bugged in Russia, drugged in Iraq and mugged in Cuba, the last with nearly fatal consequences. Annie now introduces you to the weekend, every Friday morning 3-5am.


Holby City was a spin-off from which BBC medical drama?

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Police spin-off planned for Holby Police spin-off planned for Holby Holby City began in 1999 as a spin-off from medical drama Casualty The BBC is planning a new police drama linked to Holby City, its popular long-running medical series. Tony Jordan, an EastEnders writer since 1985, has been recruited to work on scripts for the programme, which is likely to be launched next year. He is also tasked with working out how storylines between the police station and the hospital could be intertwined. A BBC spokeswoman confirmed the series was being considered for a pre-watershed slot on BBC One. The programme's "look and feel" were "in the very early stages of development" and it was not possible to give any further details, she said. Holby City began in 1999 as a spin-off from another medical series, Casualty, and is now in its eighth series. Any new BBC police drama will face competition from ITV1's twice-weekly programme The Bill, which last month marked its 400th episode.


What is the official London residence of HRH Prince Charles?

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.


Raki, Pernod and Ouzo contain what aromatic herb?

Anise Liqueurs - The Epicentre Anise Liqueurs Anise Flavored Liqueurs Anise liqueurs are indigenous to Greece, Asia and the Middle East. Tthe aromatic seed of the herb Pimpinella anisum is found throughout the nations that rim the Mediterranean Sea, in the fields, in local foods and, perhaps most ot all, in the drinks that form so important a part of Mediterranean life. In southern France sunny afternoons are spent languishing on the terrace ot the local café, lazily watering down a half-emptied glass of pastis with more water, diluting the spirit but extending the experience. Italian feast days are begun as less formal dinners are ended, with short glasses of sweet sambuca liqueur, inevitably accented with a few coffee beans. In Greece, family and friends gather at the ouzeri, or ouzo bar, for meals composed entirely of mezes, the Greek version of tapas, always accompanied by cool ouzo. And the Lebanese have even built a mythology around their ubiquitous arak, making the outrageous claim that one drink will double the alcoholic potency of anything drunk after it, but only if the arak is taken without food. Spain has its chinchon; Turkey its raki; and a multitude of Middle Eastern countries have their own interpretations of arak, sometimes spelled arrack. If it touches the sea and the culture permits consumption of alcohol, each Mediterranean nation boasts an anise spirit all its own. Regional Differences of Anise Liqueurs When you look at the culinary proficiency of these same countries, and the way in which their citizens universally love to eat, the appearance of anise in their regional drinks begins to make sense. Praised for years as a stomach-settling herb, anise is suspected to have been used to flavor alcohols for longer than history has been recorded. That it so perfectly complements the olive oils, cheeses, garlic and other pungent tastes of the Mediterranean is an added bonus. The anise spirit that is probably most familiar to North Americans is also the one most dissmilar to its Mediterranean brethren, Italian sambuca. What makes sambuca unusual is that following distillation (from anise and various botanicals), it is heavily sweetened. This suits the liqueur well for its typical role, enjoyed in or alongside an after-dinner espresso. On special occasions, though, sambuca assumes a special role — in Italy, momentous gatherings such as weddings and Christmas celebrations always start with a welcoming drink, normally sambuca. This tradition provides one explanation for the coffee connection. In the old, agrarian days coffee was a precious commodity and so the number of beans your host put in your glass reflected the esteem in which you were held. Greece has its own tradition for its anise-flavored eau-devie, ouzo. Like arak in nearby Lebanon, the appearance of a bottle of ouzo at a Greek table is a sure indicator that food cannot be far behind, as on inevitably accompanies the other. And unlike the undiluted sambuca, both ouzo and arak are usually served with water, thereby creating a gently refreshing, food friendly drink that is quite at odds with the ouzo shooters so common in North America. All three of ouzo, arak and the Turkish raki are distilled from the leftovers of vinication — grape seeds, stems, skins and the like. Ouzo is said to have originated some time around 1889 in Tirnavos, a northeastern Greek town renowned for its spirits and its silks. Ouzos’s life began when one particularly smooth, anise-sented version of the spirit was decreed to be “as good as USO Massalias,” the high-end silk sold at market in Marseille. USO was soon corrupted to ouzo and a new drink was born. The connection is apt. Those Marseille-bound silk merchants may well have been themselves inspired by their own anise spirit, absinthe , the famous green Muse of France and precursor to the popular Provençal pastis. But while pastis can truthfully be said to be of the same family tree as the wormwood flavoured absinthe, the trail connecting the two drinks is a winding one. Outlawed in France in 1915, the direct descendant of absi


The 02 Arena is in which London borough?

Nearest tube / underground / station to The O2 Arena, London | LondonTown.com The London Borough of Greenwich ï¿½ Greenwich The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. Many of its buildings are designed by well known English architects, including the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory built by Sir Christopher Wren for King Charles II. At the Royal Observatory visitors can stand astride Longitude Zero with one foot in the eastern and the other in the western hemisphere. The borough enjoys many royal connections and within its boundaries are two former Royal Palaces and two royal dockyards. Additional visitor attractions include Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark - the oldest surviving tea and wool clipper, the Millennium Dome and the Thames Barrier. Greenwich can be reached in 15 minutes by train from central London, or via a leisurely 45 minute cruise from Westminster or Charing Cross Piers.


Which US city, known as the Athens of the South, has a full-scale replica of the Parthenon?

Athena and Parthenon Replica in Nashville, TN, the Athens of The South Athena and Parthenon Replica in Nashville, TN, the Athens of The South Dentennial park, Nashville Why is there an Athena and Parthenon replica in Nashville, TN? Long before Nashville, Tennessee, gained fame as Music City USA, and was considered the world capital of country music it was actually called the Athens of the South. This phrase was coined because Nashville, TN had become an undisputed pioneer in education and culture in the southern United States. Thus for the 1897 Centennial celebration of the City, it should come as little surprise that a full scale replica of the Greek Parthenon was constructed While other structures constructed for the city Centennial anniversary were later removed, this wood, brick and plaster structure was spared, as it had quickly won the hearts of the proud inhabitants of the growing city and in 1902 the surrounding land was converted into the City-owned Centennial Park. In the 1920`s the deteriorating structure of the Parthenon replica, which had only been built to house an art exhibit at the 1897 celebration, was rebuilt in concrete. This process is said to have taken some 11 years, ending in 1931. The new permanent structure was designed in collaboration between local architect Russell E. Hart and an archaeologist and architect from New York, William Dinsmoor. The latter studied the original ruins in Greece as part of developing the plan for the inside of the Parthenon replica which is considered to be faithful to the original temple. The largest bronze doors in the world guard entry to the structure on the east and west sides. Despite the reconstruction, the building was still not strong enough to stand more than a few decades thus in 1988, the building, which had continued to serve as an art museum, benefited from a major restoration that had a budget of 2 million dollars, re-opening with modernized gallery space, a gift shop and basement administrative offices. It was only after this renovation that the Tennessee Athena statue was unveiled at the museum. The replica took Nashville artist Alan Le Quire 8 years to fashion, one year less the 9 years that the Greek sculptor Pheidas needed to create the original work in the year 438 B.C. Le Quire's Athena in is 41 feet and 10 inches tall, thus winning the title of largest indoor statue in the western world While the original Athena was sculpted of gold and ivory, the Athena replica was crafted from gypsum cement and ground fiberglass, while her head was built on a frame of aluminum with a steel lowed section that sits on a concrete base which reaches into the Parthenon replica's basement to find support in the natural bedrock below. In 2002, the statue was gilded with gold plates and detailed painting was added by Le Quire, the original artist. Daughter of Zeus, a large cult is said to have existed for Athena in Greece, thus making the Athena and Parthenon replica in Nashville, TN among the latest in a long line of tributes. It is a bit of Ancient Greece in modern, Nashville. An appropriate monument to a Goddess identified with wisdom and culture in a city that continues to boast numerous higher education institutions and a vibrant culture that centers on country music and jazz.


What is France's second largest city (it's in the Rhone-Alpes region)?

Rhone-Alpes - a guide to the region and its places of interest. About-France.com Selected hotels in the French Alps    Rhône-Alpes , centered on France's second city, Lyon, is one of the larger established regions in France, encompassing eight departments. Since the start of 2016, it has been merged into a new larger region known for the time being as Rhone-Alpes-Auvergne.    With its three main cities, Lyon , Grenoble and St. Etienne, plus the area that includes the French suburbs of the Swiss city of Geneva, Rhone-Alpes is not only one of the largest regions in France, but also one of the more properous        The  region includes all or a large part of different historic areas, including the Savoy and the Dauphiné, as well as a small northern part of Provence, known as "Drome Provençal". It stretches from the plains of the Bresse, in the north, to the lower reaches of the Rhone, in the south; and from the highest peaks of the Alps, on the Italian border in the east, to beyond the Loire in the west. It has international borders with Switzerland and Italy, and lies astride the main lines of communication from northern and central France to these two countries. Departments of the Rhone Alpes region       The eight departments of the Rhone-alpes region are, from northwest to southeast: the Rhône department (69), around and to the north of Lyon, the Ain (01) in the northeast, including the Bresse plain and the southern part of the Jura; the Haute Savoie (74) and Savoie (73), two Alpine departments; the Loire (42) to the east of Lyon, the Isère (38) stretching from the Italian border almost to Lyon, the Ardèche, (07), the dry eastern flank of the Massif Central, and the Drôme (26), mostly made up of the southwestern foothills of the Alps.  Diversity of Rhône-Alpes region : The region's identity is defined on the one hand by the river Rhone and its tributaries, and by the other hand by its Alpine uplands. The Rhône enters France at Geneva, follows a twisting course as far as Lyon , then heads due south towards the Mediterranean. From Lyon to the Mediterranean, the Rhone valley is one of Europe's major historic lines of communication, the shortest historic route between north and south, avoiding a crossing of the Alps or a large detour.      The area has a mixed economy: Lyon is traditionally a centre for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, though also a major centre for service industries. Grenoble is one of the most important high-tech cities in France, a city which boomed in the high-tech revolution, when start-ups and international firms such as Hewlett Packard were attracted by the city's attractive location at the foot of the Alps. And in the northeast of the region, there lies a very prosperous area made up of the French suburbs of Geneva and the resorts on the southern shores of Lake Geneva.      By contrast, St. Etienne is one of France's great industrial cities, with an economy based on coal and steel. The area around St. Etienne is an industrial heartland; and although the mines have closed, some heavy industry still survives. Rural areas      The northern departments of the Rhone Alpes region are relatively prosperous agricultural areas; but in the three main Alpine departments, the rural economy is heavily dependent on tourism, both in summer and winter. These Alpine departments boast many of the most popular, most accessible and most prestigious ski areas in France . The hilly country of the Drome and Ardèche departments does not offer a lot of good agricultural land, except in the valleys, where fruit and vegetables used to be a major industry; but in recent years, both these industries have suffered on account of cheaper imports from southern Europe. The Ardèche is a particularly dry department, offering the northernmost expanses of classic Mediterranean hinterland, "garrigue" or arid hills covered in scrub and coarse vegetation. More Accommodation in the French Alps Hotels in Lyon Access to Rhone Alpes: Access by train (direct TGV) from Paris Gare de Lyon or from Marseilles, Brussels, and other c


Which Scottish pop band, formed 1985, released albums including Raintown, Fellow Hoodlums, Walking Back Home?

Deacon Blue - [132 Songs]  [ 13 Albums ] Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. ...  More Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. The original Deacon Blue band also included Ewen Vernal as bass guitarist. The original guitarist in Deacon Blue was the late Graeme Kelling; the current Deacon Blue guitarist is Gregor Philp and the current bass guitarist is Lewis Gordon. Although Kelling and Philp are the only two official Deacon Blue guitarists, a few others have played guitar for Deacon Blue albums; for their 2001 studio album 'Homesick' (which was recorded when Kelling was ill), the guitarist was swapped around for different tracks, with Mick Slaven or Davy Scott playing when Graeme Kelling found it too difficult. The band released their debut album, Raintown on 1 May 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the United States on February 1988. The album has the overtones of a concept album relating to the struggles of getting by in life in the inner city of urban life - the city being unmistakably Glasgow, referenced by the roots of the band and by the images on the cover of the album, the view of a rainy day over Glasgow's West End (with the Finnieston Crane featuring prominently) and, on the rear, a long-exposure capture of the Kingston Bridge blasting through the city centre at night. Their second album, When the World Knows Your Name (1989) topped the UK Albums Chart for two weeks, and included "Real Gone Kid" which became their first UK top ten single. Deacon Blue released their fourth album, Whatever You Say, Say Nothing in 1993. Following Vipond's decision to quit the group in favour of a career in television, they split up in 1994. Five years later, the band held a reunion gig, and this led on to a new album, Walking Back Home, with the band now working on a part-time basis. The band released another album, Homesick, in 2001. Though Graeme Kelling died from pancreatic cancer in 2004, the band has continued in his absence and 2006 saw Deacon Blue returning to the studio to record three new tracks for a Singles album - including the track "Bigger than Dynamite". Deacon Blue's most recently released latest album is The Hipsters A new album, A New House, is due for release in September 2014. As of 2012, Deacon Blue's total album sales stood at six million, with twelve UK Top 40 singles, along with two UK number one albums. A new album has been announced for September 2014. Hide


The memoirs of which US politican are called Decision Points?

Decision Points Audiobook | George Bush | Audible.com Overall "Maybe George wasn't as stupid as we thought!" I had been no fan of George Bush or his administration but this book is still compelling listening. Its not an autobiography as such, its a series of chapters that details the most important issues that arose while he was President and his thought processes as he dealt with them. He doesn't always explain his reasons clearly but crucially he does go into some depth about the war's in Iraq and Afghanistan and why he took the action he did. Whether you agree with him or not is a different matter but he clearly believes that he did the right thing and he gives his reasons - which I thought were quite compelling in fairness. There are an awful lot of thought provoking points that he makes in this book and whether you like him or loathe him I think its important to get his side of the story. 4 of 6 people found this review helpful Judy Corstjens Overall "Listening to the other point of view" I started this book with a definite prejudice against George Bush, and I ended up with about the same level of prejudice but a deeper understanding. I actually felt sorry for GWB on stem cells. You do have to think about votes, and your base, as a politician. It is quite spooky to have the President himself intoning his words in your earphones, but I don't think an actor could have captured the essence of this guy as he does mouthing his own words. 2 of 3 people found this review helpful Andrew Story "Enlightening" As a U.K. Citizen I've always found myself more interested in US politics than that of the UK. During President Bush's administration,his goverment endured a perfect storm of terrorism, war and financial collapse. It was enlightening to hear the behind the scenes descriptions of why The Presidents arrived at the decisions that he did . No one can imagine the weight of responsibility the attacks on the World Trade Centre and this book has improved my respect and admiration for the man who had to make extraordinary decisions in extraordinary times. Recommended. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful Mr Nicholas J Purkis Story "An interesting book" Would you consider the audio edition of Decision Points to be better than the print version? Having George Bush read the book does bring it more to life and puts more of his stamp on the book. I find the audio books great for travelling when you are unable to read or simply wanting to switch off and listen to something. Any additional comments? For anyone interested in Politics, this is a fascinating account of some of the key decisions which George W Bush took and how he made them. Whether you are a fan or not, it is still definitely worth listening to. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful Mrs. T. L. Brown Story "Not such a jerk" I found this audio book to be very interesting, like many others I had been lead to believe President GW Bush was a bit of a jerk, not very good with words, not very bright etc. this book has made me rethink my opinion of him, he made his decision's and stuck to them unlike many others, he believes he did the right things at the right time. Many will debate his actions for you years to come but I myself have changed my mind about him. He cares deeply for his country, is proud of his country and let's face it would anybody have been ready to deal with what 9/11 threw at him. 1 of 2 people found this review helpful Christopher Overall "Interesting" Couldn't resist this book, read by the author. I was a little uncertain whether to use my credit or not, as the media can have a powerful effect on one's opinion about somebody. Indeed this shows a completely different side to the President who was so poorly displayed in the media. Enjoyable and read well, and it was great to get the opinions of the ex President. I am glad I;ve read it and would recommend it to friends (and indeed you) if you like to read some different books in amongst your usual genres. 1 of 2 people found this review helpful Donn Edwards


Which stately home is near the towns of Warminster and Frome?

Longleat House English Stately Home. Seat Of The Marquesses of Bath HD - YouTube Longleat House English Stately Home. Seat Of The Marquesses of Bath HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 10, 2014 Longleat is an English stately home and the seat of the Marquesses of Bath. It is adjacent to the village of Horningsham and near the towns of Warminster in Wiltshire and Frome in Somerset. It is noted for its Elizabethan country house, maze, landscaped parkland and safari park. The house is set in over 1,000 acres (400 ha) of parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, with 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) of let farmland and 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) of woodland, which includes a Center Parcs holiday village.[1] It was the first stately home to open to the public, and also claims the first safari park outside Africa.[2][3] The house was built by Sir John Thynne, and designed mainly by Robert Smythson, after the original priory was destroyed by fire in 1567. It took 12 years to complete and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. Longleat is occupied by Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, a direct descendant of the builder; however, the peer passed the management of the business to his son Viscount Weymouth early in 2010 Category Standard YouTube License Music


What condiment is made of boiled beans, roasted grain and brine?

datu puti soy sauce | Philippines Online Grocery Store datu puti soy sauce 1L datu puti soy sauce. Soy sauce is a condiment made from a fermented paste of boiled soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds. VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast) VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Mail (will not be published) Required Website 2000 g UFC banana catsup fortified with Vitamin A and Iron that promotes physical and mental development and good eyesight. Complementary to a variety of fried dishes used as cooking ingredient or as marinade because of its sweetish flavor. 1.30USD marca leon canola cooking oil is "widely recognized as the healthiest salad and cooking oil available to consumers." It was developed through hybridization of rape seed. 6.42USD 1L minola cooking oil is one of the leading cooking oil brands that help out in making delicious dishes for every Filipino kitchen for the past 50 years. 1.70USD datu puti vinegar It provides the distinct kick and spike needed for dipping and cooking applications Datu Puti, pakawalan ang tunay na asim ! 20.20USD silver swan soy sauce 1.6 L silver swan soy sauce. Made from fermented soya beans, salt, water and barley or wheat flour, soy sauce (or soya sauce) forms a basic ingredient in Japanese, Chinese and other Asian cooking. There are many varieties of soy sauce that vary in consistency and strength of flavor. .


Which US born blues musician has a Gibson guitar called Lucille?

B.B. King, Lucille and Gibson: The origins of a lifelong partnership - LA Times B.B. King, Lucille and Gibson: The origins of a lifelong partnership Entertainer of the year | 2005 Lisa Poole / Associated Press B.B. King performs in Lowell, Mass., in 2005. B.B. King performs in Lowell, Mass., in 2005. (Lisa Poole / Associated Press) Ryan Faughnder Contact Reporter The late blues musician B.B. King forged one of the most enduring relationships in music history — with his guitar Lucille. It's the name the 15-time Grammy winner, who died last week at age 89 in Las Vegas, gave his beloved Gibson ES-355, one of the most famous instruments in history. But there was more than one Lucille in King's life. The first guitar to take the name was nothing fancy. In 1949, King rescued his $30 Gibson L-30 acoustic from a fire at an Arkansas venue that started with two men fighting over a woman named Lucille. King named the guitar after her. The bluesman played many different guitars over the years (mainly Gibsons), but the instrument most associated with him is the Gibson ES-355 semi-hollow body electric he played for decades. A variation on Gibson's ES-335 semi-acoustic, the ES-355 had been King's instrument of choice since 1959. Henry Juszkiewicz, chief executive of Nashville-based Gibson Guitar Corp., said the association with King has been a boon for the company and its image. “We've acquired a bit of his halo,” Juszkiewicz said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. The least important historical fact about B.B. King , who died in Las Vegas on Thursday, is the one most people know: that he played the blues on a guitar he'd named Lucille. But that ax and her tone, while melodic and often transcendent, are the least of King's contributions. In fact, Lucille's... The least important historical fact about B.B. King , who died in Las Vegas on Thursday, is the one most people know: that he played the blues on a guitar he'd named Lucille. But that ax and her tone, while melodic and often transcendent, are the least of King's contributions. In fact, Lucille's... (Randall Roberts) Plenty of musicians have strong associations with the guitars they play — Eric Clapton’s Stratocaster and Angus Young’s red Gibson SG come to mind — but few have built the legacy of King’s Lucille and her sweet, stinging wail. PHOTOS: B.B. King | Life in Pictures   King even wrote a 10-minute song about his guitar called “Lucille.” Released on a 1968 album of the same name, it tells the story of the prized guitar, and also chronicles his own rise from Mississippi plantation worker to “King of the Blues.” No single aspect of his talent earned B.B. King the title of “King of the Blues,” a musical throne he occupied modestly but authoritatively for more than half a century. But to hear many of the world’s greatest musicians talk about Riley B. King, the man born the son of a Mississippi sharecropper... No single aspect of his talent earned B.B. King the title of “King of the Blues,” a musical throne he occupied modestly but authoritatively for more than half a century. But to hear many of the world’s greatest musicians talk about Riley B. King, the man born the son of a Mississippi sharecropper... (Randy Lewis) King often played “stock” guitars, sometimes stopping by a Gibson showroom on the day of a set to pick one up. In the early 1980s, King and Gibson teamed up for a special Lucille model, removing the f-holes to limit feedback. As he got older, he developed a taste for more ornate guitars to go with his colorful jackets and black bow tie. Gibson's black B.B. King Lucille 2015, which lists for $4,199, features gold-plated hardware, mother of pearl inlays, and, of course, the “Lucille” signature on the headstock. Juszkiewicz admits the company doesn’t sell many Lucille guitars, but noted that interest could pick up in the wake of King’s passing. A 2007 Guitar Player magazine article quoted King explaining how he settled on his trademark instrument. “Fenders, Gretsches, Silvertones — you name them, I’ve probably had one,” the guitarist told the magazine. “When


Where in Germany is Europe's largest Gothic church?

10 Gothic Cathedrals of Medieval Europe – Touropia Travel Experts Last updated on November 7, 2016 in World Religions 15 Comments Gothic cathedrals are not the religious building of the ancient Goths, but rather cathedrals built in the Gothic architecture. Just as Vandalism doesn’t have anything to do with the Vandals, Gothic architecture has nothing to do with the Goths. It’s a style of architecture that developed in France out of the Romanesque style in the 12th century and was simply known as the “French Style”. Gothic architecture spread to all of Western Europe and continued to evolve until well into the 16th century, before being subsumed into Renaissance art. Only then it was called “Gothic”, and not in a positive way as the Goths were considered rude and barbaric. The Gothic style emphasizes verticality and light. This appearance was achieved by the development of certain architectural features such as the clustered columns, ribbed vaults and flying buttresses. Although the architecture is used in many castles, palaces and town halls it is the magnificent Cathedrals of Europe that really demonstrate the beauty of Gothic architecture. 10St Stephen's Cathedral St Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), situated at the heart of Vienna , has survived many wars and is now a symbol of the city’s freedom. The Gothic cathedral stands on the ruins of two earlier churches and was largely initiated by Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria, in the 14th century. Its most recognizable characteristic, the diamond-patterned tile roof, was only added in 1952. 9Burgos Cathedral The Burgos Cathedral is a medieval cathedral in Burgos, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is famous for its vast size and unique Gothic architecture. Construction of Burgos Cathedral began in 1221, and after a lengthy hiatus of almost 2 centuries, was completed in 1567. In 1919 the cathedral became the burial place of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (“El Cid”), and his wife Doña Jimena. 8Reims Cathedral Reims Cathedral was the church in which numerous French monarchs were officially crowned. It was built on the site of the basilica where Clovis was baptized by Saint Remi, bishop of Reims, in AD 496. The cathedral was completed by the end of the 13th century, with the west front added in the 14th century. 7Milan Cathedral flickr/ giovanni_novara An exceptionally large and elaborate Gothic cathedral on the main square of Milan , the Duomo di Milano is one of the most famous buildings in Europe. It is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Construction began in 1386 under Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo in a Late Gothic style more typically French than Italian. It took five centuries to complete the famous cathedral. 6Seville Cathedral wikipedia/ Ingo Mehling Built on the site of a grand Almohad Mosque, Seville’s medieval cathedral was built to demonstrate the city’s power and wealth after the Reconquista. At the time of its completion in the 16th century, it supplanted the Hagia Sophia as the largest cathedral in the world. It is still the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. The builders used some columns and elements from the mosque, most famously the Giralda, a minaret converted into a bell tower. 5York Minster One of the two largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe (alongside Cologne Cathedral in Germany), York Minster dominates the skyline of the ancient city of York. York Minster incorporates all the major stages of Gothic architectural development in England. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472. The “Great East Window” inside the cathedral is the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. 4Notre Dame de Paris flickr/ MPD01605 Notre Dame de Paris is a beautiful Catholic cathedral in the fourth arrondissement of Paris . Begun in 1163 it was essentially complete by around 1345. One of the most famous French Gothic cathedrals, the Notre Dame a great example of French Gothic architecture, sculpture and stained glass. During the French Revolution in the 1790s, much of its sculptures and treasure


Princess Aurora, Prince Philip, and Maleficent feature in which pantomime?

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Name the year- The Winter Olympics staged in Grenoble, France; Martin Luther King, Jr. is shot dead in Memphis, Tn; The ?I?m Backing Britain? campaign endorsed by Harold Wilson.

IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Chain, The" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Chain, The" 1-50 of 694 names. Hilary Duff Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987 in Houston, Texas, to Susan Duff (née Cobb) and Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in convenience store chain. When Hilary was six, she had been traveling in the Cechetti Ballet with her sister Haylie Duff but decided she wanted to fulfill her dream of acting. Her first part was in the mini-series True Women , but her first starring role was as "Ellie" in The Soul Collector , for which she won a Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot (Supporting Young Actress) Young Artist Award. Hilary also starred in Casper Meets Wendy in 1998, in which she played the young witch "Wendy". Success came again as she took the role of the starring title character "Lizzie McGuire" in the #1 hit Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire . "Lizzie" was extremely successful and spawned The Lizzie McGuire Movie . The Lizzie McGuire Movie was released to theaters on May 2nd, 2003, grossing an impressive US$42 million domestically. Hilary also appeared in Agent Cody Banks in 2003. Additionally, Hilary is storming the music charts, with singles "So Yesterday" and "Come Clean" settling nicely into the top 40. Hilary's first album, "Metamorphosis", debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, and eventually ascended to #1 in the following weeks. To date, it has sold more than 2 million copies. Although she toured the USA in support of "Metamorphosis", Hilary hasn't discarded her film career. A Cinderella Story , co-starring Chad Michael Murray , hit theaters on July 19th. The Perfect Man and Raise Your Voice opened in 2005. Hilary was the 2004 international spokesperson of "Kids With A Cause", a charity organization that specializes in poverty-stricken children. Her other film credits include Cheaper by the Dozen , Human Nature , Cadet Kelly and True Women . Hilary continues guest-starring on TV shows, filming movies, recording albums and doing television concerts. Cam Gigandet Cam graduated from Auburn High School in Auburn, Washington in 2001. His family lives in Lake Tapps, WA. His father's name is Jay, mother's name is Kim and he has one older sister, Kelsie. His father is one of the founders of a popular restaurant chain called The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits. Cam resides in West Hollywood, California. Marlon Brando Marlon Brando is widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time, rivaled only by the more theatrically oriented Laurence Olivier in terms of esteem. Unlike Olivier, who preferred the stage to the screen, Brando concentrated his talents on movies after bidding the Broadway stage adieu in 1949, a decision for which he was severely criticized when his star began to dim in the 1960s and he was excoriated for squandering his talents. No actor ever exerted such a profound influence on succeeding generations of actors as did Brando. More than 50 years after he first scorched the screen as Stanley Kowalski in the movie version of Tennessee Williams ' A Streetcar Named Desire and a quarter-century after his last great performance as Col. Kurtz in Francis Ford Coppola 's Apocalypse Now , all American actors are still being measured by the yardstick that was Brando. It was if the shadow of John Barrymore , the great American actor closest to Brando in terms of talent and stardom, dominated the acting field up until the 1970s. He did not, nor did any other actor so dominate the public's consciousness of what WAS an actor before or since Brando's 1951 on-screen portrayal of Stanley made him a cultural icon. Brando eclipsed the reputation of other great actors circa 1950, such as Paul Muni and Fredric March . Only the luster of Spencer Tracy 's reputation hasn't dimmed when seen in the starlight thrown off by Brando. However, neither Tracy nor Olivier created an entire school of acting just by the force of his personality. Brando did. Marlon Brando, Jr. was born on April 3, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Marlon Brando, Sr., a calcium carbonate salesman


Who founded Gordonstoun Boarding School in 1934?

Gordonstoun - School History Gordonstoun Round Square Gordonstoun was founded in 1934 by Dr Kurt Hahn, formerly Headmaster of Salem School in southern Germany. Dr Hahn fled Germany in 1933 under threat from the Nazis for standing firm in the face of aggression. Perceiving decay in the society of the day, he aimed to foster in young people the qualities of skill, compassion, honesty, initiative, adventure and a sense of service to their fellow beings. His philosophy was based on encouraging young people to develop both as individuals and within communities. The early years With just three boys, Hahn started his school at The Doune in Rothiemurchus in September 1933, where they stayed for a short time before moving to Duffus House, owned by Sir Edward Dunbar. By April 1934 the numbers of boys at the school had increased, and Hahn signed  a lease with the Gordon-Cumming family for the Gordonstoun estate. Duffus House was subsequently used as a preparatory department for the School until 1937 when the junior pupils were moved to Wester Elchies in Strathspey. In 1947 Hahn founded Aberlour House as a Preparatory School to operate alongside Wester Elchies. Although always a separate school, it was a natural step that many Aberlour House pupils moved on to Gordonstoun at 13, as it followed the same ethos. The first few decades at Gordonstoun were far from straightforward. Challenges included: evacuation to Llandinam in Central Wales during the war a fire-ravaged Gordonstoun House on return from evacuation operating on split sites at Altyre in Forres and Gordonstoun in the 1950s the introduction of co-education in 1972 The initiative and resourcefulness of those responsible for the School's direction ensured that challenges – political, structural and organisational – were successfully overcome. Gordonstoun today Gordonstoun develops continuously. Today's School has all the facilities necessary to give it a lead in independent education in the 21st century. Facilities added over the past 20 years include: IT Centre and campus-wide network two new boarding houses performing arts theatre and studio space sail training vessel state of the art sports complex a new dance studio and classroom complex which combines with the theatre and studio space to form the Ogstoun Drama and Dance Centre Gordonstoun took over the running of Aberlour House in 2000 and it moved into a new, purpose-built school on the Gordonstoun campus in 2004. It became the Junior School at Gordonstoun, creating a single independent educational entity for young people from the ages of 8-18 and offering the full boarding experience as well as opportunities for weekly boarding and day pupils. The Junior School stands in its own grounds and has its own identity while enjoying all the advantages of being part of the larger, parent school. This includes access to Gordonstoun’s extensive arts, sports and outdoor education facilities. The philosophy, experience and success of the two schools are merged together and developed in tandem to provide educational opportunities and a preparation for life that is widely respected both in the locality and further afield. Our affiliation to other organisations Gordonstoun has been affiliated to standard bodies and associations in the past and is currently a member of: the Governing Bodies Association; the Boarding Schools' Association; and the Scottish Council of Independent Schools. Our chief affiliation is to Round Square , a worldwide association of 60 schools, committed to the educational philosophy of Kurt Hahn. Gordonstoun has always been a leading member of this group, which is named after the famous building on the School campus. The School is also a registered charity - Scottish charity number SC037867. In this context the School is committed to the education of young people regardless of nationality, background or financial means. The School's educational aims are reinforced by its charitable status and expectations in its development of strong links with the local community . Latest News & Alerts Gordonstoun - A Different


Pneumoconiosis is a type of what illness?

Types of Pneumoconiosis | Pneumoconiosis Types of Pneumoconiosis national accident helpline Pneumoconiosis is the name of a range of occupational lung diseases including asbestosis, berylliosis, byssinosis, coal worker’s pneumoconiosis and silicosis. In the UK pneumoconiosis is a “notifiable” industrial disease. In other words, if a patient is diagnosed with a form of pneumoconiosis then the doctor is duty bound to inform the patients’ employer of the diagnosis (with the permission of the patient). It is then the duty of the employer to inform the Health and Safety Executive. The Department of Work and Pensions stipulate that pneumoconiosis conditions are covered by disablement benefit and there is also the option to make a personal injury claim against the employer of a person suffering from pneumoconiosis if it can be proved that the condition was caused as a consequence of their work environment. See below for specific information on each of the main forms of pneumoconiosis -


Creature:Argonaut - EntropiaPlanets Wiki - Entropia Universe Guides Wiki Info Name Explanation[ edit ] Greek mythology The Argonauts (Greek: Αργοναύται, Argonautai; Georgian: არგონავტები, ArgonavTebi) were a band of heroes in Greek mythology who, in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis (modern day Georgia) in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their ship, the Argo, which was named after its builder, Argus. "Argonauts", therefore, literally means "Argo sailors". They were sometimes called Minyans, after a prehistoric tribe of the area. link to the wikipedia page Animal The Argonauts (genus Argonauta, the only extant genus in the Argonautidae family) are a group of pelagic octopuses. They are also called paper nautiluses, referring to the paper-thin eggcase that females secrete. This structure lacks the gas-filled chambers present in chambered nautilus shells and is not a true cephalopod shell, but rather an evolutionary innovation unique to the genus Argonauta.[1] It is used as a brood chamber and for trapped surface air to maintain buoyancy.


What is the newest geologic period (ratified 2004) it refers to 635-541 million years ago?

Rock magnetic cyclostratigraphy of the Doushantuo Formation, South China and its implications for the duration of the Shuram carbon isotope excursion "(Knoll et al., 2006; Zhu et al., 2007 ). But this rate is an underestimate because of unconformities identified at the base and the top of the Doushantuo Formation (Jiang et al., 2011). " [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The Shuram excursion (SE), one of the largest-known negative carbon isotope anomalies, has been globally observed in Ediacaran rocks. Precisely determining the duration of the SE is pivotal to understanding its controversial origin. Here, we present a detailed paleomagnetic, rock magnetic, cyclostratigraphic and carbon isotopic study of the SE in the Doushantuo Formation at the Dongdahe section in eastern Yunnan Province, South China. Although paleomagnetic results likely show a late Mesozoic remagnetization, careful mineralogic analyses indicate that the rock magnetic cyclostratigraphy carried by detrital pseudo-single domain (SD) or small multidomain (MD) titanomagnetite grains faithfully records orbitally-forced climate cycles in the Ediacaran. Multi-taper method (MTM) spectral analysis of magnetic susceptibility (MS) and anhysteretic remanent magnetization (ARM) series reveals significant spectral peaks at similar frequencies. Based on the ratios of their frequencies, these spectral peaks are assigned to a suite of Milankovitch cycles (long eccentricity, short eccentricity, obliquity and precession), yielding a sediment accumulation rate of 1.0 cm/kyr for the Doushantuo Formation. A 9.1 ± 1.0 Myr duration is indicated for the entire SE in South China. This result is in good agreement with independent estimates from North America and South Australia, thus supporting a primary origin for the SE. In combination with published geochronologic data, we suggest that the onset of the SE occurred at ca. 560 Ma, which provides a chronostratigraphic framework for evaluating the relationship between the SE and the evolution of metazoans in Ediacaran time. Full-text · Article · Dec 2016 Towards an Ediacaran Time Scale: Problems, Protocols, and Prospects "The Ediacaran System was ratified in 2004 (Knoll et al., 2004; Knoll et al., 2006), with its basal boundary defined by a horizon near the base of the Nuccaleena Formation overlying the Cryogenian diamictite of the Elatina Formation at the Enorama Creek section in South Australia (Fig. 1). In 2004, the Subcommission on Ediacaran Stratigraphy (later renamed the Subcommission on Neoproterozoic Stratigraphy) was established to facilitate the correlation and subdivision of the Cryogenian and Ediacaran periods. " [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The Ediacaran Period follows the Cryogenian Period in the wake of a snowball Earth glaciation and precedes the Cambrian Period with its rising tide of animal radiation. It is also the longest among all stratigraphically defined geological periods, lasting 94 million years (635–541 Ma). Hence, a good Ediacaran time scale is essential, not only to elucidate geological time, but also to provide a temporal context for extreme climatic events and transformative evolutionary transitions. Ediacaran fossils are known from many sections and boreholes around the world, permitting ready age recognition and stratigraphic correlation of Ediacaran strata. However, the Ediacaran fossil record is colored by taphonomic biases that variously affect the preservation of the soft-bodied organisms that dominated Ediacaran marine ecosystems, and the Phanerozoic approach of defining stratigraphic boundaries using the first appearance datum (FAD) of widely distributed, rapidly evolving, easily recognizable, and readily preservable species would have limited success in the Ediacaran System. The subdivision of the Ediacaran System must therefore be founded on a holistic approach integrating biostratigraphic, chemostratigraphic, and geochronometric data for correlation. Series-level subdivision of the Ediacaran System is a challenging task, and alternative models subdividing the Ediacaran


The Ponderosa was a spin-off of which TV series?

The Ponderosa - ShareTV The Ponderosa Remove Show The Ponderosa was a spin-off prequel to the long-running series "Bonanza" and starred Matthew Carmody as Adam Cartwright. Unlike its' predecessor "The Ponderosa" focused less on gunfire and shootouts and more on family dynamics and relationships. This may have led to it's low ratings and the resultant cancellation after one season. More Trivia This show is a prequel to the hit TV series Bonanza . While a number of minor (or perceived) inconsistencies exist between The Ponderosa and Bonanza , a few glaring retroactive consistencies are present. Most notable among these is the fate of… [show] While a number of minor (or perceived) inconsistencies exist between The Ponderosa and Bonanza , a few glaring retroactive consistencies are present. Most notable among these is the fate of Little Joe's mother, Marie. In the original series, Marie's death was depicted in the episode "Marie, My Love" as a result of falling off a horse in front of the Ponderosa ranch house. Meanwhile in the new series, Marie is killed in Virginia City by a miner who is trying to murder Ben Cartwright. Making the situation even more confusing, the pilot for the original series identifies Little Joe's mother as "Felicia" and not Marie.


Sitting Bull was the leader of which native American tribe?

Sitting Bull - Native American History - HISTORY.com Google Born in the Grand River Valley in what is now South Dakota , Sitting Bull, or Tatanka Yotanka, received early recognition from his tribe as a warrior and man of vision. During his youth he joined in the usual tribal raids for horses against traditional enemies such as the Crow and Assiniboin. Did You Know? The Lakota Sioux often used several names over the course of their lifetime. In his youth, Sitting Bull was known as "Jumping Badger." Because the Hunkpapa lived and hunted north of the early routes of western travel, Sitting Bull had little contact with whites until the Santee Sioux uprising in Minnesota in 1862. When the defeated Indians were driven west to the plains, he heard from them what life was like on a reservation. In July 1864, he was one of the defenders when Gen. Alfred Sully used artillery against a Teton encampment at Killdeer Mountain. It was during this period that Sitting Bull formed his resolve to keep his people away from the white man’s world and never to sign a treaty that would force them to live on a reservation. With other Sioux leaders he soon took his followers to the pristine valleys of the Powder and Yellowstone rivers where buffalo and other game were abundant. He continually warned his followers that their survival as free Indians depended upon the buffalo. During this time, Red Cloud of the Oglala subtribe was the leader of the Tetons, but Sitting Bull’s influence as a holy man was steadily growing. Beginning in the summer of 1865 columns of U.S. soldiers repeatedly invaded the Powder River country. Sitting Bull had occasional encounters with them, learning their ways of fighting, their strengths and weaknesses. After Red Cloud signed the Fort Laramie treaty of 1868, and then agreed to live on a reservation, his influence waned. Sitting Bull’s disdain for treaties and reservation life soon attracted a large following not only from the Sioux but from the Cheyenne and Arapaho. In 1873, he and Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer skirmished briefly while Custer was guarding surveyors for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Montana Territory. Three years later they met again on the Little Bighorn in the battle that made both men famous. Sitting Bull was not a war leader in that fight, but he had predicted that many soldiers would fall, and his followers believed that his magical powers had brought the victory. Although Sitting Bull survived, an aroused and vengeful army forced him to flee to Canada. In 1881 he returned to the United States, surrendered, and was held as a prisoner of war at Fort Randall, South Dakota Territory. After two years he was permitted to live on Standing Rock Reservation where he continued to use his influence to keep Sioux lands from being taken by the government. In 1885 he traveled for a season with Buffalo Bill Cody’s wild west show. The rise of the Ghost Dance, a tribal religion that proclaimed that all whites would disappear and dead Indians and buffalo would return, brought him into disfavor with government officials in 1890 because he made no effort to stop the dancing at Standing Rock. When Indian police were sent to arrest him on December 15, 1890, Sitting Bull was killed in a melee outside his cabin. The Reader’s Companion to American History. Eric Foner and John A. Garraty, Editors. Copyright © 1991 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Tags


How many strings has the Russian balalaika?

Balalaika - Russian Studies - Macalester College Blogger Balalaika is a melodic word. It is a word with rhythm, dynamics, tone. It bounces off the tongue like lyrics, concluding with a resounding last syllable (a triumphant -ka) like a song's final resolution. The balalaika, as its name would suggest, is a Russian folk instrument.   Developed in its modern form during the 19th century by musical prodigy Vassilij Vassilevich Andreev, the contemporary balalaika comes in five sizes, the contrabass, bass, sekunda, prima, and piccolo, and customarily has either three strings or six arranged into two groups. It is tuned to a perfect fourth (E-E-A) and played using either an index finger or a pick (Wikipedia, 2009). The triangular body of the instrument is usually made from hard wood and can be plain or highly decorative with darker wood inlays, hand painting, and/or an ornately carved sound hole in the center. Although its roots are often disputed, the balalaika does resemble many East Asian stringed instruments, like the dombra and tanbur. Before the 1500s, jesters or roving minstrels, called skomorokhs, played the balalaika as a form of rebellion, accompanying their tunes with lyrics which ridiculed politics and the Russian Orthodox Church (Wikipedia).  Because of this, the church tried to exterminate Russian folk music and its radical underpinnings during the 1600s. It is unsurprising then that the first written documentation of a balalaika is an arrest record from the year 1688. However, the church was unsuccessful in its endeavors, and folk music thrived during the 1700s (Findeizen). Serf orchestras were formed and new demand for music teachers arose all over Russia. Folk music spread over the entirety of Russia (Shepherd), and the balalaika itself became so popular with the lower and middle classes during this period that it seemed every household owned at least one (Rogosin). Throughout the 1800s, the balalaika remained common, and attitudes toward it paralleled the increasing revolutionary spirit in Russia.  During the 1890s (that is to say, the years leading up to the Russian Revolution), Russia experienced two important developments.  The first was rapid industrial growth, meaning that more people were working at dangerous factories for a low wage than ever before, and the second was the emancipation of the serfs.  From a modern perspective this seemingly benevolent act should have gained the tsar more support. However. while the tsar required that the serfs be freed and that their owners give them a part of their land, the amount of land that the serfs were to be given would never allow them to be anything more than subsistence farmers.  Furthermore, the owners were able to choose what land to give the newly freed peasants.  The land they chose was often the worst land they owned, making even the most marginal life nearly impossible.  While workers' dissatisfaction about poor conditions at factories escalated, the peasantry's disappointment over failed reform grew (Chung). Discontentment was developing in the lower classes, and communism was gaining popularity.  A revolution was brewing. The new subversive attitude of both the proletariat and the peasantry can be seen in their treatment of the balalaika in art.  For example, a manufactured glass bottle from the 1890s, currently on display at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, depicts a peasant playing the balalaika.  It is a beautiful object which openly celebrates the common man, symbolized by the balalaika (which was a quotidian instrument).  The idolization of the peasant class through this object shows the new focus and empowerment of the former serfs.  And because the bottle unites the peasants (the focus of the art), and the proletariat (the creators and intended consumers of the art), the bottle can also be read as a precursor to communism, which would unite these two groups again under the crossed sickle and hammer.  The bottle, while aesthetically pleasing, is purposefully utilitarian.  The proletariat and the peasants, unified as emerging comm


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Which Irish sitcom, produced by Hat Trick Productions, was mostly filmed in County Clare?

Father Ted | Father Ted Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Notably, only one of these nine episodes was from Series 1 (" Good Luck, Father Ted "). Ted Fest 2007 At the inaugural Ted Fest , " New Jack City " was voted best episode. Father Ted Night 2011 (Channel 4) Father Ted Night, broadcast New Years Day 2011 on Channel 4, names " Speed 3 " as the fans' favorite episode. " Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse " is named as the writers' favorite episode.


West Ham FC?s new ground, the former Olympic Stadium, is in which London district?

Location | West Ham United West Ham United Updated Tuesday 14 Jun 17:13 Location Located at the south end of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, West Ham United’s new home remains in the heart of London’s East End, just 2.4 miles away from the Boleyn Ground. With nine direct rail links and numerous bus routes, this global landmark will be the most accessible stadium in the UK. It is less than 40 minutes from all of London’s major railway stations, just seven minutes from St Pancras International, and will be connected to Crossrail from 2018. It is also 30 minutes to the M25, and less than an hour to all of London’s international airports.  The Stadium is also an excellent location for disabled fans, with step-free access at all the main approaches, and accessible Blue Badge car parking.  You can plan your journey using the information below >  The Olympic Stadium is a public transport venue and public transport is the quickest and easiest mode to travel to events. The nearest station is Stratford Station served by London Underground, Overground, DLR and mainline rail services; West Ham Station will be extremely busy on match days. It is advised to find alternative direct routes to Stratford Station; Pudding Mill Lane DLR Station is subject to construction activity and will not be available on match days; Hackney Wick Station has limited capacity and will not be available on match days; Do not drive to the Olympic Stadium. Parking restrictions will be in place and enforced in the local area; Road closures will be in place in the local area and roads are expected to be extremely busy on match days No parking is available at the former Olympic Stadium; Further detailed travel information will become available as the transport strategy for the area is developed, however the above key messages should be considered by spectators prior to planning their journey to the former Olympic Stadium on matchdays.   The Stadium’s fantastic location and breathtaking design is truly special. I cannot think of a better place for West Ham United to call home. Sir Trevor Brooking


Heel flip, kick flip, and ollie are tricks in which action sport?

NOLLIE SKATEBOARDING NOLLIE SKATEBOARDING OLLIE After you’ve gotten used to doing ollies, the next trick you will likely be eager to learn is the ‘Kickflip.’ The act of catching the board in the air after it makes a full rotation underfoot and then sticking the landing is commonly one of the best moments in any skateboarder’s early progression. It can take days or weeks or even months to learn depending on the skater and the amount of practice invested. To help you practice, here is your guide for learning to kickflip! What is Kickflip? The kickflip (formally known as the “Magicflip”) is a maneuver in which the skater’s front foot flips the board during an ollie with a slight ‘kicking’ (more a flick of the foot in actuality) motion. The kickflip is the basic foundation of numerous more complicated flip tricks. As with many other tricks, the creation of the kickflip is a credit to Rodney Mullen. How to Flip the Board? The rotation of the board depends on how you maneuver your front foot during a well executed ollie. As you drag your front foot toward bringing the board level to the ground, as with an ollie, flick the board with a deft ‘kick’ (again, more of a flick in actuality) of your front foot. Practice keeping balanced and above the board! How to Kickflip? “It all comes from ollie” You must be able to ollie as a prerequisite to the kickflip, as the kickflip is essentially a slightly modified ollie. If you are not able to ollie about 1 foot (30cm) consistently, it is probably best to keep practicing your ollie before moving onward to the kickflip. Our tutorial post for the ollie may help you. Stance for Kickflip The kickflip stance is similar to the ollie stance save for the positioning of your front foot. Your front foot should be drawn back slightly off the board and its angle changed slightly so as to facilitate the imminent ‘kick’ (flick of the foot). The stance may render you slightly unsteady after you’ve gotten used to the ollie stance but try to keep your balance. At this point your body should be developing an intuitive sense of how to compensate for changes in stance which allow it to maintain a centered and well balanced distribution of weight over the board. Body Direction The direction of you body’s jump is something to keep in mind as you practice your kickflips. Your body should jump more upward than forward in order to allow the maneuvering front foot its optimal range of motion. Body Anticipation Keeping in mind the subtle difference of the front foot (angled in slightly and drawn back slightly toward the heel end of the board) in the preparatory stance, perform an ollie as you regularly would. Kicking Tail Kick down on the tail with your back foot strong enough to make the now familiar pop/cracking sound. The motion is nearly identical to that of the ollie but your mind now will have to be focused on the flipping aspect of the trick. Dragging Nose and 'Kicking' Out Your front foot must drag the nose after popping the tail for the same leveling off reason that is required to perform an ollie. This time, however, focus on using your toes a little more than you might for an ollie. As the toe area of your front foot reaches the nose, use a flicking motion diagonally outward and forward. The height of your kickfip depends on how high you are able to allow the nose of your skateboard to level/nearly level off before ‘kicking’ out. Keeping Balance and Watching the Board Rotate As you develop a sense of how it feels to have the board rotating underfoot, watch your board as it rotates, and practice staying over it! Jump up, not off, and don’t forfeit your balance as you kick the board underfoot. Skaters proficient at the kickflip do not make unnecessary movements to produce spin. They use barely more then their front foot. Keep practicing! Catching the Board in the Air This is a great moment for any skater popping a kickflip. If you’ve kept a balanced body above the board, and if you’ve been efficient but effective with the movement of your front foot, all you need to do is to time your ‘catch’ for when the


What is the name of the dog in Enid Blyton?s novels The Famous Five?

Enid Blyton - The Famous Five The Famous Five Buy all the Famous Five books with free worldwide shipping The Famous Five are a group of children who have the sort of adventures most kids dream about, in a world where ginger beer flows and ham rolls are a staple diet. Julian, Dick and Anne get together with their cousin George in the first adventure, Five On A Treasure Island. George is actually a girl who wants so desperately to be a boy she crops her hair and struts about doing boy things. She hates it when people call her by her correct name, Georgina. She has a dog called Timmyï¿½oh yes, and an island. Most kids just have a dog, but George's parents own Kirrin Island and let her run around on it as if it were her play-thing. Her parents are known to Julian, Dick and Anne as Uncle Quentin and Aunt Fanny. 1. Five On a Treasure Island (1942) The very first Famous Five adventure featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, and tomboy George along with her beloved dog, Timmy. There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues... but they're not alone and time is running out. 2. Five Go Adventuring Again (1943) There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they find evidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncover the true culprit! 4. Five Go To Smuggler's Top (1945) Can there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to seaï¿½who are they? 6. Five On Kirrin Island Again (1947) What is Uncle Quentin up to, all alone on Kirrin Island? He won't let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the famous Five. But Uncle Quentin isn't really alone on the islandï¿½someone is watching his every move. 7. Five Go Off to Camp (1948) Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin airï¿½but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery? 8. Five Get Into Trouble (1949) The Famous Five are distraught! Dick has been kidnappedï¿½mistaken for somebody else! The gang finally track him downï¿½to a lonely, abandoned houseï¿½but then they too are seized and held captive. How will the intrepid Five get themselves out of this mess? 9. Five Fall Into Adventure (1950) Julian, Dick and Anne are really worriedï¿½George and her devoted Timmy have just disappeared! Not only that, somebody has broken in to Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? The Famous Five think so, but it's going to be tough getting to the bottom of this mystery. 10. Five On a Hike Together (1951) Dick is puzzled when he's woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? And when the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. The police won't help, so the Five have no choice but to solve the mystery alone. 11. Five Have a Wonderful Time (1952) The Famous Five are having a brilliant timeï¿½on holiday in horse-drawn caravansï¿½and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby! The castle looked deserted from a distance, but is that a face at the window? Or is it a trick of the light? Just who is hiding in the castle? 13. Five Go to Mystery Moor (1954) Mystery Moor is aptly named, as the Five discover! There's something dangerous out there, but gang need help to find out what it is. The travellers camped on the moor are unfriendly, so the Famous Five have no other choice but to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail. 14. Five Have Plenty of Fun (1955) George is not pleased when Berta, a spoilt American girl, turns up at Kirrin Cottage in the middle of the night dressed in disguise! But George hasn't got time to be jealous. Berta is in hiding from kidnappers, and she nee


Taxus baccata refers to what species of tree?

Taxus baccata (common yew) | Plants & Fungi At Kew Discover plants and fungi Taxus baccata (common yew) A densely branching evergreen that can live for centuries, the common yew is often found in British churchyards. Taxus baccata on a ruined wall at Waverley Abbey, Surrey. Species information Least Concern (LC) according to IUCN Red List criteria. Habitat:  Oak and beech woodland, often on chalk or limestone substrates. Key Uses:  Ornamental, timber, wood for bow-making, medicinal. Known hazards:  The seeds, leaves and bark are highly poisonous and can cause fatal poisoning of humans and livestock. Taxonomy Genus: Taxus About this species Taxus baccata, although native to Britain and sometimes referred to as the English yew, is also found across much of Europe, western Asia and North Africa. The generic name Taxus is reflected in the name of the poisonous taxanes found in the tree. Some botanists did not consider yew to be a true conifer, since it does not bear its seeds in a cone. However, proper consideration of its evolutionary relationships now places the yew family (Taxaceae) firmly within the conifers. Medicinal Uses Yew trees contain the highly poisonous taxane alkaloids that have been developed as anti-cancer drugs. Eating just a few leaves can make a small child severely ill and fatalities have occurred. All parts of the tree are poisonous, with the exception of the bright red arils. The arils are harmless, fleshy, cup-like structures, partially enveloping the seeds, which are eaten by birds (which disperse the seeds); however, the black seeds inside them should not be eaten as they contain poisonous alkaloids.   Discover more Geography and distribution The common yew is found across much of Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It grows throughout the British Isles (although it is less abundant in Ireland, and absent from the far north of Scotland), especially on calcareous soils. Ancient yew woods, formed of almost pure stands of yew, are a typical feature of chalk soils in southern England (for example along the North Downs and in the Chiltern Hills). Taxus baccata ripe seeds enclosed by a bright red aril. Description Taxus baccata is a densely branching, evergreen tree with a massive trunk, reaching up to 20 m tall. The leaves are dark green, linear and up to 3 cm long, with a pointed tip, and appear to spread in two rows on either side of the shoot. Unlike many other conifers, the common yew does not actually bear its seeds in a cone. Instead, each seed grows alone at the tip of a dwarf shoot, enclosed in a fleshy, usually red, aril which is open at the tip and up to 1 cm in length. How old is a yew tree?   Taxus baccata in Kentchurch Court deer park, Herefordshire While it is generally agreed that the yew lives for a long time, the actual age of individual trees is often impossible to judge. The traditional method of counting the rings in the trunk of a tree is often not an option, because many older specimens develop hollow trunks. This is caused by a fungus that turns the inside of the tree into a pulpy, soil-like mass of rotten wood (which seems to have no ill-effect on the health of the tree as a whole). However, as yew trunks have been known to reach huge girths of as much as 4 m (13 ft), even the most conservative estimates of around 2,000 years of age, place them as the longest-living trees in Europe.     Taxus baccata foliage and pollen cones In 2000, Kew scientists in the Jodrell Laboratory at Kew used their skills in plant anatomy and chemistry to solve the death of two horses.  Tim Lawrence was able to detect fragments of yew leaves in the stomach contents of the horses while Dr Geoffrey Kite developed a method to detect the toxic yew-derived taxane alkaloids in the stomach contents using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (an analytical chemistry technique using physical separation and mass analysis). Dr Kite has since used his liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method to investigate other horse deaths, suspected as being caused by yew.   Millennium Seed Bank: Seed storage Kew's Mil


"What is Germany""s second largest city (it's on the southern end of the Jutland Peninsula)?"

Hamburg - Profile of the German Federal State Hamburg Info ___ Hamburg A virtual guide to the German Federal State of Hamburg. Beside a state profile, this page offers links to sources that provide you with information about this "Bundesland", e.g.: official web sites, local news, culture, history, education, city- and country guides with  travel and visitors information, tourist attractions, events and much more. Hamburg Flag of the State of Hamburg   Nick name(s): "Tor zur Welt" - Gateway to the world. Abbreviation: HH Time zone: Central European Time (CET); Central European Summer Time (CEST) (UTC+1/+2) Geography: Location: on the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula at the Elbe River about 50 km south east of the Elbe River's estuary on the North Sea. Area : 755 sq km Religions: 29% Protestants, 3% Roman Catholic. Industries: Port, civil aerospace industry, oil-refining, media and print. Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (in German: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg) The city state is the second largest city in Germany and its the second smallest Federal State. Hamburg is located at the junction of the Elbe River with the Alster and Bille Rivers about 50 km south east of the Elbe River's estuary mouth on the North Sea. The city state borders Schleswig-Holstein in north and Lower-Saxony in south. Hamburg is Germany's principal port.   Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Hamburg