What term describes the point at which a celestial object in orbit around the Earth , such as the Moon , makes its closest approach to Earth ?

Moon Glossary: Lunar Terms and Definitions Moon Glossary: Lunar Terms and Definitions Moon Glossary: Lunar Terms and Definitions A Albedo — This term is a unit-less measure that refers to the how much an object diffusely reflects light from the sun.  Angular Diameter — The measurement of the diameter of a distant object from the perspective of the angle resulting between the observer and the object's outer edges. Also known as the 'visual diameter'.  Annular Eclipse — Refers to an solar eclipse where the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, but with the Moon appearing smaller than the Sun to the observer, leaving a bright ring around the circumference of the Moon. Anomalistic Month — The length of time that the Moon takes to pass between perigee (or apogee) passages — that is, the 27.55455 day period during which the Moon moves from its closest (or farthest) point to the Earth, all the way around and back again. Anorthositic Rock — A calcium-rich rock type found in abundance on the Moon. Aphelion — The farthest point from the Sun in a planetary body's orbit. Apogee — The farthest point from the Earth in the Moon's orbit. Apogean Tide — The name for low tide when the Moon is at it's farthest point from the Earth. Apolune — The farthest point from the Moon in an object's orbit around it. B Basalt — Volcanic rock formed by rapidly cooling lava. Found on the moon and the earth. Breccia — A type of rock that is composed of a matrix of different materials, minerals and fragments of other rocks. Found on the moon and the earth. C Celestial equator — The projection of the Earth's equator into space. It could be considered an invisible belt that surrounds the Earth in the minds of astronomers.  Celestial Mechanics — The specialized areas of astrology that describes the gravitational effects of heavenly bodies as well as their motion. Colongitude — Also called selenographic colongitude, it is the longitude of the Moon's morning terminator.  Conjunction — The term applied when two planets are in close proximity to each other in the sky, from the perspective of an Earth-bound observer. Crater Wall — The cliff-like wall formed by the impact of a meteor with a celestial body such as a planet or moon. Crescent Moon — The famous image of the Moon frequently used in the media, consisting of only a thin crescent slice of the Moon being visible from Earth. This phase of the moon occurs just after the New Moon phase, which is also known as Dark of the Moon. There is also a Crescent Moon phase just prior to the next New Moon as well.  D Dark of the Moon — So named because during this phase, the Moon is not visible in the sky, Dark of the Moon is also known as New Moon. Declination — Declination is the position of a celestial body, such as the Moon, in the equatorial coordinate system. Declination is measured by degrees in relation to the celestial equator. Diurnal — In astronomy, diurnal generally refers to the motion of an object in a 24 hour period. An example would be Moon-rise. These activities repeat every 24 hours. The diurnal arc describes the amount of time a celestial object takes to transition from fully risen to fully set. DST — Daylight Savings Time. E Earthshine — The light of the sun that is reflected back into space by the Earth, and which can illuminate other objects such as the Moon. Eclipse — Any interference between the light from the Sun and the object being illuminated. The Moon frequently moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's rays. Ecliptic — A term applied to the invisible path in the sky that the Sun moves through during the year, in relation to Earth and the other planets. Elongation — The angle found between a planet and the Sun, from the perspective of the Earth.  Ephemeris — An astronomical text which contains the position of celestial bodies in the sky as seen from Earth at specific times. These positions are given in coordinates that astronomers can then use to locate and view these bodies.  Equatorial Tide — A tide with a period of 328 hours (approximately every two weeks) that occurs wh


Which actor's last TV appearance before his death in 1985 was as Daniel Reece in Dynasty ?

Dynasty Dynasty Series Description Dynasty was a 60 minute drama series on ABC and a prime-time soap. A wealthy family (The Carringtons) living in Denver, Colorado, fight over their fortune earned from an oil company or they fight about just about anything else you can think of for the first season. Then, beginning in the second season, Alexis, the owner of a rival oil company joins the cast and the fighting continues between her and the Carringtons. Of course, there's also a lot of lusty lovin' that goes on! Dynasty Cast Linda Evans ............ Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington / Rita Lesley Joan Collins ........... Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan John James ............. Jeffrey Broderick "Jeff" Colby Heather Locklear ....... Samantha Josephine "Sammy Jo" Dean Reece Carrington Fallmont Pamela Sue Martin ...... Fallon Carrington Colby #1 Emma Samms ............. Fallon Carrington Colby #2 Pamela Bellwood ........ Claudia Johnson Blaisdel Carrington Gordon Thomson ......... Adam Alexander Carrington Al Corley .............. Steven Daniel Carrington #1 Jack Coleman ........... Steven Daniel Carrington #2 Michael Nader .......... Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter Catherine Oxenberg ..... Amanda Bedford Carrington #1 Karen Cellini .......... Amanda Bedford Carrington #2 Leann Hunley ........... Dana Bethany Waring Carrington Dynasty Trivia      Angie Dickinson ( Police Woman ) was originally offered the role of Krystle Carrington. Al Corley played the openly gay Steven Carrington on Dynasty for the first time on prime-time television. Al quit the show when the network demanded that his character be made "less gay". Al did reprise the role in the 1991 TV reunion specials. He was replaced by Jack Coleman in the role. They explained Steven' new face by saying that he had been in an oil-rig explosion and had multiple plastic surgerys. Jack adamantly declared himself to be straight on numerous occasions and stated that it baffled him why viewers would assume he was gay, simply because he played a gay character on TV. After the not so successful attempt to introduce an "all-male" gay character, it's ironic that Rock Hudson ( McMillan and Wife ) would bring so much attention to the subject. Rock appeared in the role of Daniel Reese on Dynasty from December of 1984 to April of 1985. It was Rock's last role before his death from AIDS on October 2, 1985. Rock's "coming-out" was probably the first time that most heterosexuals saw a very likeable man who appeared perfectly normal in every way, who also happened to be gay. Joan Collins wasn't a "shoe-in" for the role of Alexis, however. She had some pretty tough competition as Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren, and Elizabeth Taylor were also considered for the role! John Forsythe also had competition for the role of "Blake Carrington" from actor George Peppard. George was offered the role and turned it down. Even if you never saw Dynasty, you still may be familiar with some of John Forsythe's other series including starring roles on other TV shows including, " Bachelor Father (1957)", " The John Forsythe Show " (1965), " To Rome With Love (1969)" and " Charlie's Angels (1976)" (As the voice of Charlie). The Alexis character actually appeared in the final episode of the first season even though no actress had been selected for the role at that time! They used a "stand-in" with a huge hat and sunglasses during the brief shot of Alexis. Luckily, Joan Collins was chosen to be the evil Alexis in time for the first episode of the second season! Alexis was originally conceived as being much less evil and unscrupulous then she ended out becoming. It was Joan Collins herself who suggested that Alexis be made more like J.R. Ewing on the series, " Dallas ". The Dynasty TV show inspired the " spin-off " of the TV series, " The Colbys ", yet another show about rich people with demeanted personalities. Episodes List With Original Air Dates Dynasty - The First Season The Chauffeur Tells a Secret (2/16/1981) The Bordello (2/23/1981) Blake Goes To Jail (4/13/1981) The Testimony (4/20/1981) Sammy Jo And Stev


Which county won Cricket's County Championship for the first time in its history in 1979 ?

History HISTORY CONTACT US Early Years Essex CCC was formed in 1876 as a result of a meeting held at the Shire Hall, Chelmsford on 14th January of that year. A ground was acquired at Brentwood and a number of matches were played, some against First-Class opposition. However, it was not until 1894 that Essex were accorded official First-Class status and they competed in the County Championship for the first time in 1895. In 1886, the Club moved from Brentwood to Leyton and this remained the headquarters until the 1933 season. During this impecunious time, Essex developed a policy of taking cricket around the County, venturing to Clacton, Southend, Chelmsford, Colchester, Westcliff and Romford as well as continuing to play at Brentwood and Leyton. Because of pressure on the Club’s finances and a need to serve the rapidly expanding centres away from London, the Club had to sell the Leyton ground in 1933 – offices were set up in Chelmsford and Ilford was added to the festival weeks.   The Dominant Years In 1979 the Club won its first honours – the Benson & Hedges Cup and the County Championship. These successes heralded relative prosperity and further success for the Club, making it a cricket force to be reckoned with in the eighties, nineties, and beyond. Keith Fletcher built a team in the late 1970s that dominated domestic cricket from 1979 to 1992, when Essex won six of thirteen County Championship titles. Two cricketers wrote their names into club history and earned legendary status. Both were integral in the side of 1979 that lifted the County Championship title just a few weeks after they had won the Benson & Hedges Cup to secure their first piece of silverware in the club’s history. East had a memorable career during which he took nearly 1300 and scored more than 8,300 runs ensured he was an influential force in four more title achievements for the County until he retired.   Limited Overs success in mid 2000s Essex found a winning formula in limited overs cricket in the mid-2000s with the signings of David Masters, Chris Wright and Jason Gallian. They lifted the Totesport League trophy in fine style in 2005 and followed that up by retaining the crown in 2006. Essex continued their impressive Limited Overs form in 2008 with the Friends Provident Trophy and NatWest Pro40 Division Two titles. In the Friends Provident Trophy Essex were runners up to Kent in the group stage, but comfortably qualified for the quarter-finals. Essex inflicted a crushing defeat on Leicestershire in the quarter final with a margin of 118 runs. Ravi Bopara scored a memorable 201 not out off just 138 balls to lead Essex into the semi-finals much to the delight of the Essex fans. The Eagles then beat Yorkshire at Chelmsford before winning the Battle of the Bridge contest at Lord’s against Kent in front of 30,000 people. Essex clinched the Pro40 Division Two title and sealed the Limited Overs double in 2008 with a victory against arch rivals Kent again. Needing a win away, the Essex fans turned out in force at Canterbury cheering The Eagles onto the victory target of 247. Mark Pettini was given out first ball of the innings before an unbeaten 68 from Grant Flower and fifties from Jason Gallian and Ravi Bopara helped Essex pick up the Pro40 Division 2 title. Although Essex did not win the Twenty20 tournament in 2008, making the finals at The Rose Bowl with a young team was a success. The tournament also saw the emergence of club legend Graham Napier as a big-hitting batsman (hitting a world record 16 sixes in his 152 not out off just 58 balls against Sussex at Chelmsford).   One point promotion in 2009 Essex secured top flight cricket for the first time since 2003, beating Northamptonshire to promotion by a single point. Ryan ten Doeschate smashed a stunning 108 off just 59 balls as Essex snatched a shock five-wicket win at Derby to earn promotion back to Division One. Dutch international ten Doeschate hit eight sixes in an unbroken stand of 156 with Mark Pettini (85) as Essex won the match with five overs to spare. All-rounder ten Doeschate spoke f


What form of entertainment , not necessarily musical , has a name which means ' empty orchestra ' ?

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Which Wagner opera features the Good Friday music ?

Parsifal (Wagner) - Music The Music of Parsifal An Opera by Richard Wagner One hesitates to write about the music of Parsifal" without having actually heard it. It is rash to judge any composer merely by the written notes, and it is peculiarly rash in the case of Wagner. Taking, however, the score itself and placing it alongside the printed impression of those who have been fortunate enough to hear the work at Bayreuth, one cannot well go far astray in attempting a few brief notes. Libretto for Wagner's Parsifal (Mainz, 1877) It is certainly safe to say, at the outset, that in "Parsifal" the music is everything. The libretto has been described as "a farrago of odds and ends, the very dust-bin of Wagners philosophies, beliefs, vegetarian, anti-vivisection, and other fads." It does, indeed, smell of the lamp. It lacks spontaneity and dramatic "go." Nothing happens for several hours -- nothing but discourses, philosophical and retrospective. Yet the glorious music carries it all off: floats this inorganic medley on its great waves of sound, making the listener forget entirely the imperfections of the "book." Music has not known such fervour since the days of Palestrina. A holy and solemn grief pervades it. We seem to be constantly reminded of the great tragedy of Calvary. Wagner wrote once to Liszt: "In all my relations to the suffering world, I feel led and guided by one thing alone -- compassion." And, listening to this fascinating, luxuriant, mellow, soothing music, it would really seem as if compassion had been the one thought in the composers mind all through. "The muted pauses, the golden stream of tone, and the almost miraculous musicianship fill the listener with awe," writes one who has been at Bayreuth. Much has been said of the "miraculous musicianship," of the deft way in which Wagner has here, as elsewhere, woven his thematic material. The score is indeed built up in a masterly fashion; but the dramatic influence of the music is so overpowering that all thought of the technical side of the work may be entirely dismissed. The "mood pictures" are the really potent factors. The First Act, like the last, partakes somewhat of the nature of a grand Communion service, the music being rich and tender, and charged with a noble passion. The short orchestral Prelude, a favourite concert number, attunes the mind to the fundamental thoughts of the drama. Here the principal "motives" which recur throughout are enunciated: among others the Love and the Grail themes, and the Saviours Lament theme, which contains some of the most poignant bars Wagner ever wrote. In the last part of the Act a profound impression is made by the clangour of the cathedral bells, at first heard faintly, then working up to a grand peal. The choral music and the "tonal panorama" of boys voices are particularly fine, Wagner having here emulated with striking success the service of Rome. The Sorcery motive arrests by its Chopin-like chromatics; and when Parsifal enters we hear again the Swan motive from "Lohengrin" -- a fine conception. The sensuous beauty of the Second Act, devoted to the presentation of the working of the evil element, is in marked contrast to the First and Third Acts. It is full of rich, luscious melody, dance-like in form and colour, and "asking nothing of the hearer but self-relaxation." The Prelude, again short, is of a passionate, stormy, almost sinister nature, and is based chiefly on the Klingsor and Kundry themes heard in the previous Act. The crowning scene of this Second Act -- perhaps of the whole work -- is the duet between Parsifal and Kundry. Herein "the entire gamut of passion, maternal, exquisite, voluptuous, is traversed by a master hand." So, too, with the wonderful choral scene for sopranos only in the lovely magic garden of Kilngsors castle. This is written in as many as eighteen separate groups, and frequently in twelve real parts. Its sweet, plaintive melody and graceful rhythm cannot escape notice; any more than the enchanting waltz and Kundrys tender recital of the woes and sufferings


What type of implement is an Indonesian kris ?

The Balinese kris – Bali Blog  in Balinese Culture / Travel Tips  tagged Bali kris / Balinese Culture / Barrie / empu / pande / Travel Tips by Nick The kris or wiggly knife associated with parts of SE Asia has a long history. There is actually more than one theory about the origin of the kris. One thing is for sure, a sharp kris would sort you out pretty quick if you were on the receiving end. Designed to tear up the opponent’s insides, one stroke would probably be enough. Barrie wrote an excellent article for us a while ago on how the kris is used in Bali. Many of you have seen Kris for sale on the streets of Kuta, or at various ceremonies around Bali. The Kris is an integral part of these ceremonies and festivities and, denotes a man’s standing in society as well as being an important part of his formal attire when attending important functions. The Kris are basically found in Java and Bali, however they are also to be found on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan. These magnificent daggers come in all shapes, sizes and blade forms. It is believed the Kris were derived from the bronze daggers made by the Dongson culture, originating from what is now known as North Vietnam, around the 1st Century AD. For those people that have visited Pura Panataran Sasih in Pejeng in Central Bali, it is interesting to note that the bronze gong displayed there also has [or believed to have] its origins from the Dongson culture. The Kris of Bali are generally larger than their counterparts in Java, but still retain a similar shape and are much more ornate both in blade design and hilt. Kris makers are known as ‘Pande’ or ‘Empu’, and belong to an elite group of craftsmen who are highly respected in society. In Bali, they were the Brahmana’s of the lower caste. They were regarded as a kind of sorcerer because they knew how to blend the two elements of fire and metal. They are great worshippers of the volcano Gunung Batur where it is believed they draw their powers enabling them to craft their profession. DOWNLOAD OUR TRAVEL GUIDES DOWNLOAD NOW   There is a special way of wearing a Kris. How it is worn also denotes the ranking in society. Certain rules apply. It is positioned in the back of a sash so that the hilt of the Kris points to the right and, the sheath to the left. The Kris blade is an interesting and complex piece of metal and also the most important and sacred. The iron is finely honed, blackened with lemon juice and other compounds, and then highly polished to enhance the design on the blade itself. These ornamental designs, generally ‘Kala’ figures, delicate leafing, and even a serpent-like animal, are believed to give the owner protection from demons and evil spirits thus enabling the wearer of the Kris invulnerable. The number of undulations, known as ‘lok’, is an important factor. There are some blades that have up to 31 loks but this is rare. Usually the amount is seven or nine. The importance being that it is an odd number. There is also a symbolic meaning. They are in reference to the epic Mahabharata. For instance, a three lok’d blade represents passion, ardour and fire while a five lok’d blade represents the five Pandava of the Mahabharata epic. The hilts of the dagger are the most beautifully and ornately constructed works of art. These could be made from such materials as Ivory and beautifully carved metal. But, it is the handle of the Kris that is the most exquisite. Of the most exotic are the solid gold handles and those made of ivory, but in the main, ebony wood is used. With all these materials, the ornate carving is superb. The Kris is no ordinary knife but in fact very sacred and believed to possess certain supernatural powers. Traditional law (adat) required that the father give to the son a Kris upon reaching manhood. Upon the death of the father, the son would inherit his Kris and thus be able to draw upon the spirits of the ancestors and their powers. It is even believed that some Kris have the powers of sorcery – strange things like turning into a snake or swimming and even talking and performing magical f


Which Welsh town was granted city status in 2012 ?

Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee - BBC News BBC News Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee 14 March 2012 Close share panel Image caption St Asaph's Cathedral building dates to the 13th Century Chelmsford, Perth and St Asaph are to gain 'city status' to mark this year's Diamond Jubilee. The towns beat off competition from 22 others across the UK to win the "civic honours" accolade. The awards were granted by The Queen under the royal prerogative, following advice from ministers. Events to mark The Queen's 60 years on the throne began last month and come to a head with four days of celebration in the first weekend of June. The grant of city status is purely honorific and confers no additional powers, functions or funding. Local authorities were invited last year to submit bids for their towns to take on city status in a process overseen by the deputy prime minister's office. The winners are Chelmsford in Essex, Perth in Perthshire and St Asaph in Denbighshire. 'High quality' Only one title was expected to be awarded but the government said the awards to towns in England, Scotland and Wales were made "in recognition of the significance of every part of the UK" in Jubilee year, as well as the "high quality" of the bids submitted. Chelmsford, home to Essex County cricket team and Anglia Ruskin University, is one of the fast-growing towns in the south-east of England. The leader of Chelmsford Council, Roy Whitehead, said he was delighted with the announcement, which he called a "tremendous honour". I hope the competition has given the residents of all the places which applied a sense of civic pride Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister Perth, on the banks of the River Tay, is one of Scotland's largest towns and will become the country's seventh city. Pete Wishart, the SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, said the award was "fantastic news". St Asaph, which has a population of about 3,500, will become one of the smallest cities in the UK. It is one of the few towns in the UK with a cathedral never to have had city status and it also played an important role in the history of the Welsh language. The priest who translated the bible into Welsh, William Morgan, later became the bishop of St Asaph. In recent times, it is more popularly known as the birthplace of Liverpool striker Ian Rush. The current Bishop of St Asaph, Rt Rev Dr Gregory Cameron, said he was pleased "these decisions are made not on the size of the population but on the quality of community life". St Asaph was chosen ahead of Wrexham, a much larger town in north Wales. The other unsuccessful towns which entered the 2012 contest were: Bolton, Bournemouth, Colchester, Coleraine, Corby, Craigavon, Croydon, Doncaster, Dorchester, Dudley, Gateshead, Goole, Luton, Medway, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Reading, Southend, St Austell, Stockport and Tower Hamlets. 'Civic pride' Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the three towns had won out from an "exceptional" field of entrants. "I have been moved by the pride and passion which people have shown in putting their nominations forward," he said. "The standard of application was very high and those who missed out should not be downhearted. I hope the competition has given the residents of all the places which applied a sense of civic pride, of collective ownership and community spirit." There are currently 66 cities in the UK. City status is rarely granted, with only 14 new cities created during the 20th century. In the last contest - held in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee - Preston, Newry, Lisburn and Newport were among the winners. In 2000, Brighton and Hove, Inverness and Wolverhampton were given the status to mark the new millennium. The government also announced on Wednesday that the right to use the title of Lord Mayor will be bestowed on the city of Armagh in Northern Ireland. It was chosen ahead of 11 other cities.


The Blowfly is known in the UK by what other common name ?

Blow Flies   Blow        Flies Information on this page is derived from public domain documents published     by the federal government of canada, the provincial government of British     Columbia and information contributed on electronic discussion groups. Please bear in mind that any pesticides mentioned in these pages may     no longer be recommended or registered for the indicated use — check     with your local pesticide officer or regional agrologist for current info (you can use the provincial directory on the internet to search for those job titles or call Enquiry     bc at 1 800 663-7867 for assistance). It is recommended that you use     a search engine using the common name and/or scientific name of the organism(s)     below, together with the name of your province, to find biology and management     information relevant to your local conditions. If       you choose to use chemical controls remember to always follow pesticide label instructions! Calliphora             vicinia (Robineau-Desvoidy) — bluebottle fly Phaenicia sericata (Meigen) — green bottle fly Phormia          regina (Meigen) — black blow fly These            cosmopolitan flies are primarily scavengers that feed on            dead animals, decaying vegetable matter or garbage. They            also 'strike' wildlife and farm animals (especially sheep)         that have sores or wounds or are soiled with manure.   Injury: The maggots crawl over the animal's skin or into wounds, causing        extreme irritation. Their feeding inflames the skin and flesh and,        as they penetrate deeper, causes ulceration, eventual blood poisoning and death through bacterial infection. Life Cycle, Appearance and Habits: The adult         emerges from the soil in May or June. It is nearly twice the         size of a housefly. The female lays her eggs on dead animals,         injured live animals or exposed meat. Each female can produce         up to 500 eggs in clusters of 20 or more. The whitish maggot         is blunt at the rear and tapers towards the head, which has a         pair of small, black mouth hooks for tearing flesh. The maggot         also produces a saliva that can dissolve flesh, enabling it to         feed aggressively. It becomes full grown in 5-8 days. It then         burrows into the ground and pupates within a brown leathery case.         The pupal stage may last 1-3 weeks in summer. There can be four         to eight generations during the year. It overwinters in the soil       as a full-grown larva or pupa. Control: Since            blow flies are attracted to dead animals, bury these deeply.            Treat infested animals promptly. Avoid injuring sheep during            shearing, and perform all docking and castration only during            the fly's off season. Contact your provincial agricultural            representative, or entomologist, for details. The            most commonly used blowfly for fishermen's maggot is Calliphora            vomitoria, a holarctic bluebottle species. The adults            are shade-loving, do not normally fly at night, but there            has been recordings on adult Calliphora flying and ovipositing in slaughter-houses at night. Adults of Calliphora can            occur in the winter on sunshiny days. One female may lay            300 eggs in carrion. The larvae are carrion feeders, and         at 27C(80F) they have the following life history. Stage: Duration         (range) instar larva         24 — (20-38) Length: 3-4 mm instar larva 48 — (43-54) Length: 5-8 mm instar larva 60 — (48-96) Length: 10-14 mm Prepupa 360 — (240-504) Length: 9.5-12 mm * Pupa 14 days (11-18) Length: 9-10 mm Total immature:         23 days (21-27) C. vo


Which UK TV game show introduced us to Dusty Bin ?

3-2-1 - UKGameshows 3-2-1 Ted Rogers Co-hosts Comedy regulars: Mike Newman, Chris Emmett, Duggie Brown, Felix Bowness, Debbie Arnold, Bernie Clifton, George Roper, David Ismay Hostesses: Mireille Allonville, Jenny Layland, Patsy Ann Scott, Annie St. John, Karen Palmer, Gail Playfair, Tula, Alison Temple-Savage, Libby Roberts, Fiona Curzon, Karan David, Caroline Munro, Lynda Lee Lewis Announcers: Anthony Schaeffer (1984-5), John Benson (1986-8) Broadcast Yorkshire Television for ITV, 29 July 1978 to 24 December 1988 (146 episodes in 10 series + 8 specials) Synopsis Three for the price of one Once entertaining (but in retrospect, truly cringeworthy) prime-time show, which was Yorkshire TV's greatest contribution to ITV game shows before Countdown hit the airwaves. Divided into three key parts - first, the rather jolly quiz where each of the three couples were given two rounds of 10 questions, their money being equal to 10 x first round score x second round score. Contestants were invariably middle-aged couples, and there was a curious affinity for contestants from the North-East and Midlands. Ted in the middle of his intricate "3-2-1" trademark. A glamorous audience looks on. In the very early series (such as the picture below), the quiz was actually in 3 rounds, with £1 paid for the first round questions. Anyway, the maximum was always £1000, which was a lot of money in those days. Also in those years, the winning couple actually sat out the rest of the show and came back to earn more money next week as reigning champions. Contestants play the "1000 to 1" quiz The quiz rules changed many times over the years. Originally the couples had to name up to ten things that belonged to a particular category, alternating answers and Ted letting the female have the example as their first answer. Partners could help but in mime only. Something the judges felt didn't fit or a repetition ended the round prematurely, which would cue in a quick joke from the resident comedians. Later the quiz changed so that whilst they were always given the example and they had to answer alternately, there were ten proper questions connected by a theme (complete the phrase or saying, name these celebrities whose surnames all begin with an F, that sort of thing). The round still ended there and then if a wrong answer was given, but they could at least pass and move on (but couldn't come back to it later). The third and final incarnation of the quiz for its very final series was a straight buzzer quiz - everyone was spotted £10 to begin and each correct answer meant another £10 was added. There were ten questions in round one. In round two (after a quick performance from an upcoming star, one of which was a pre-fame mulleted Shane Richie ), there were fifteen questions worth whatever you earnt in round one. This was a bit rubbish really, as it didn't lend itself to the shock results that sometimes happened when the leaders from round one mess-up early from previous series. The second round also changed over the years. In the early series, a physical game was played that fitted in with the show's theme. This was the version that made the most sense, but the low budgets at the time made the games extremely naff. As more money was available in later series, a computer game (a simple version of Breakout) was used. Ted Rogers falls at the knees of one of the hostesses. The most modern series used a second round that was essentially just 60% of round three, so let's explain round 3. Hostess Mireille Allonville. The two remaining couples were brought various cryptic clues by cabaret acts, including magicians and comedy routines. Also in every show was the obligatory dance routine by the in-house "Brian Rogers Connection", which we presume was not a literal title. Previous dance/hostess troupes include "Lipstick" and "The Gentle Secs". Ted and dancers with Dusty Bin in his Pearly King garb. After three clues, a tie-breaker question was read out (see "Key Moments") and the winning couple went on to receive two more objects to which famously impenetrable cryptic cl


In which country is the Kensington Oval cricket stadium ?

Kensington Oval Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies - Records & stats of Kensington Cricket Stadium, Barbados, WI 2nd Test - West Indies v Pakistan Note Completely rebuilt in 2006 for the 2007 World Cup The Kingston Oval, Bridgestone is a famous cricket ground in the West Indies. With a lot of history behind it, this ground is a much loved cricket stadium in the Caribbean island of Barbados. It is one of the major sporting facilities and is primarily used for cricket. It has hosted many important and exciting cricket games. Barbados also known as Pickwick Cricket Club is one of biggest tourist attractions of the Caribbean Island, and the tourists pour in every time a cricket match is on at the Kensington Oval. This is seen the most when the England's cricket team tours the place. England have an old connection with this ground as it was here that England played for the first time in the West Indies way back in 1895. The ground is also famous for having hosted West Indies' first-ever Test in 1930 between WI and England. That Test in itself was very historic as it saw the first triple century being made in Test cricket when Andrew Sandham scoring a staggering 325. The ground has hosted many international cricket matches as well as other sports like football and hockey. The finals of the 2007 World Cup was played at the Kingston Oval. This ground will also host final of T20 WC on May 26, 2010


Hadrian's Wall was completed in which century ?

Building Hadrian's Wall Building Hadrian's Wall Who built the Wall The construction of the wall was the most elaborate project in the Roman world and was undertaken by the II Augustus, VI Victrix and XX Valeria Victrix legions. Detachments of the British fleet were used to build some of the forts granaries. The legions contained specialist skilled craftsmen such as engineers, stone masons and carpenters, while the general soldiers were also used to building. The Roman army also had it's own supply train of mules and oxen to help with the huge task of moving the building materials up to the Wall. The entire project was without precedent, as before this time only relatively short city walls had been built out of stone. Even building city walls had fallen out of practice in the Roman world. While the Roman army did have experience of building forts, however these were made out of earth, or a stone face on an earth bank rather than a free standing stone wall. Recent finds at Vindolanda have discovered the remains of a timber building with a large number of rooms, some of which would have been painted from this period. It seems likely that this may have been where Hadrian's party had been housed when he came to see the project. Vindolanda would have been a good site from where Hadrian could have watched the start of his project. Hadrian's love of architecture Hadrian had a huge interest in architecture and had a very high opinion of his own skills - Trajans brilliant architect Apollodorus was exiled on a mere pretext because he doubted Hadrians architectural abilities. Hadrian was especially interested in building on a colossal scale as shown by three of his other projects: Tivoli, his mausoleum which is now the Castel Sant Angelo in Rome and the Panthenon. The Wall was therefore designed to be impressive. The turrets and milecastles regularly spaced, often with little concern shown to the topography of the land. The turrets in particular seem to meet a cosmetic as much as a practical purpose, it should come as no surprise that there's evidence that the wall was actually whitewashed. Design of the Wall The Wall was either 10 or 8 feet wide and probably about fifteen foot high. In the West the Wall was initially built in turf and only later rebuilt in stone. Every mile along the Wall was a fortlet (milecastle)with two regularly space towers between the milecastles. There were also two gateways for the main routes North of the Wall, these were for Dere street which crosses the Wall at Portgate just North of Corbridge, and just to the North of Carlisle - however little is known of their design. Just behind the Wall is the Vallum, a massive ditch, which would have originally been twenty feet wide and ten feet deep. Later forts were moved up to the Wall. These were built roughly seven and a half miles apart, although the spacing is nowhere near as rigid as the milecastles (the distance varies from about six to nine miles), with the forts built near major river crossings. Where possible the forts have been built astride the Wall. It is thought that the Vallum was built at the same time as the forts were moved, although the Vallum obviously was designed to restrict access to the Wall from the South, it's exact purpose is unknown. It's size would make it a major monument in it's own right. Possible reasons that have been suggested for it include acting as a customs barrier or defending the Wall from the South. The milecastles were about 60 by 50 Roman feet with Walls about 10 feet wide, the North side was the Wall itself. The milecastles usually contained one or two buildings, which were made from stone or timber and would have provided accomodation for perhaps a dozen men or less (the towers provide almost as much accomodation). They had a gate in the South side and to the North through the Wall, with the Northeern Gateway surmounted with a tower. The milecastles were built of stone (when the Wall was stone) and turf for those sections which had a turf Wall. The towers were probably 30 foot high with the the top accessed by a ladder


"From which Shakespeare play do we get the quotation "" hubble bubble toil and trouble fire burn and caluldron bubble "" ?"

Double, double toil and trouble - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Double, double toil and trouble Witches: Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Three Scottish witches are going about their business—tossing poisoned entrails, eye of newt, toe of frog, and such, into a cauldron—while awaiting a visit from the man they said would be king: Macbeth. "Double, double toil and trouble" is part of the refrain to their demonic incantation, an inspiring little number in tetrameter (four accents per line). The collective memory has clouded somewhat; often, this refrain comes to mind in the jumbled form "Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble," which makes even less sense than the original. The witches are actually trying, with their spells, to pile up toil and trouble until they "double"—yielding twice the toil and double the trouble for Macbeth, presumably.


What was the name of the U.S. Space station , launched into Earth orbit in May 1973 ?

Skylab: First U.S. Space Station Skylab: First U.S. Space Station By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | February 1, 2013 06:40pm ET MORE The Skylab Orbital Workshop experienced a failure that led to a replacement shield to protect against solar heating. Credit: NASA. Skylab was the first space station operated by the United States. It spent six years orbiting Earth until its decaying orbit caused it to re-enter the atmosphere. It scattered debris over the Indian Ocean and sparsely settled areas of Western Australia. Three crews successfully lived on board the station for several months each. The last crew spent 84 days in orbit — an American record that stood until the shuttle era. [ Photos: Skylab, the 1st U.S. Space Station ] Rocky start Various NASA centers had kicked around ideas for a space station for years before Skylab launched. However, the agency was very focused on the space race and moonshots that dominated public consciousness in the 1960s. Money for other endeavors was not as available. As Apollo began to wind down in the early 1970s, NASA began an Apollo Applications Program to fly unused hardware from the moon program. One idea, proposed by famous Apollo rocket engineer Wernher von Braun , would be to build a space station out of an unused rocket stage. The design evolved over the years as NASA struggled with reduced funding. Skylab finally aimed for space on May 14, 1973. However, a meteoroid shield that was supposed to shelter Skylab accidentally opened about 63 seconds into the launch. The still-thick atmosphere tore the shield off, plunging Skylab into a serious situation. The facility experienced communications problems with the antenna as a result of the incident, but that was the least of the agency's worries. "When the meteoroid shield ripped loose, it disturbed the mounting of workshop solar array wing No. 2 and caused it to partially deploy. The exhaust plume of the second stage retro-rockets impacted the partially deployed solar array and literally blew it into space," NASA wrote. Workers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center scrambled to stabilize the station. Among other measures, they put the station in an attitude that would minimize overheating, and came up with ways to cope with the station's reduced power situation. Meanwhile, the first crew – led by Apollo 12 commander Pete Conrad – would need to make the station habitable before they could get to work. The crew's first challenge during the spacewalk, just hours after launch, was deploying the solar array, but initial attempts met with no luck as a metal strip holding it down refused to give way. Crew members emerged from an expected communications blackout in a foul mood, according to an official NASA account of the mission. "The astronauts were venting their frustration with four-letter words, while Houston repeatedly tried to remind them that communication had resumed," NASA wrote. Realizing the tools they had with them that day would not work, Conrad abandoned the exercise and focused on trying to dock his spacecraft with the station. Unfortunately, the docking mechanism failed and the crew had to depressurize the spacecraft and bypass electrical connections to achieve it. In subsequent days, Conrad's crew erected a sun shade , successfully deployed the stuck array, and began operational work aboard the station. While the incident was frustrating for the teams involved, it also demonstrated that it was possible to fix a badly damaged space station while it is in orbit. Cutaway view of Skylab


On which TV show did Mr Blobby first make his appearance ?

Mr. Blobby | BBC Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mr Blobby first appeared in the 'Gotcha' segment of the second series of Noel's House Party, in which celebrities were caught out in a Candid Camera style prank. Mr Blobby was presented to the celebrities as if he were a real and established children's television character, in order to record an episode centred around the guest's profession. In truth, there was no "Mr. Blobby" TV series, and he was created purely for the prank. Mr Blobby would clumsily take part in the activity, knocking over the set, causing mayhem and saying "blobby blobby blobby." His childish and unprofessional behaviour was calculated to irritate the celebrities taking part. When the prank was finally revealed the Blobby costume would be opened, revealing Noel Edmonds inside. Once the first Gotcha segments had aired, Mr Blobby was no longer usable as part of the Gotcha sequences, but continued to make appearances on Noel's House Party, with various members of the production team donning the costume, created by artist Joshua Snow. A "Mrs Blobby" character was later introduced. Through Noel's House Party, Mr Blobby was seen in short comedy sketches, 'guest-appearing' on other fictional TV programmes. Examples include Lovejoy, where he unintentionally broke antique furniture, and Keeping Up Appearances, where he was seen making an impromptu visit on Hyacinth and Richard Bucket, disrupting their kitchen. Songs Edit The Mr Blobby spoof theme song "Mr Blobby" was released as a single, and hit #1 on the UK top 40 charts . On 11 December 1993, it hit #1, replacing Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" which had been in the #1 spot for 7 weeks. A week later, "Babe" by Take That bumped it off #1, but only for a week. It returned to the #1 spot on the charts on Christmas Day and remained for another 2 weeks. The song also became the first to return to the No.1 position since 1968. [1 ] The single later received the dubious honour of being voted the most annoying Christmas #1 single according to the yearly HMV poll. [2 ] A music video - filmed in the Kew Bridge Steam Museum - was created for the single, which spoofed several famous music videos. For example, in the opening, there were dancers in skin-tight suits doing a dance very similar to the dancers in the "Rhythm is a Dancer" video; Mr Blobby took the role of the dying man from the Shakespears Sister "Stay" video which featured a Marcella Detroit lookalike; there was a segment which featured guitar-playing girls dressed like those in the "Addicted to Love" video and homage to the members of Genesis by spoofing their "I Can't Dance" video. It featured Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear as Mr Blobby's limo driver. [3 ] Mr Blobby was a one-hit wonder for two years; however, a follow-up single called "Christmas In Blobbyland" was released on 16 December 1995, peaking at number 36, and it was in the charts for 4 weeks. Mr Blobby had a wife who was introduced in "Mr Blobby's Holiday", with a personality similar to that of her 'husband'.  Criticism Edit Despite Blobby's lengthy tenure at the BBC, the character was criticised because of his broad, low-brow humour. Elizabeth Kolbert of The New York Times wrote that some commentators have seen the character as "proof of Britain's deep-seated attraction to trash." [4 ] In February 1994, The Sun reported that Blobby had reduced a young girl to tears after throwing her birthday cake onto the floor during a show, which led to the girl's father taking to the stage and assaulting Blobby] Neville Crumpton, who owns the rights to Blobby, said, "If the press can knock him, they'll knock him whenever they can." In his 2008 autobiography, long time BBC employee Sir Michael Parkinson acknowledged the criticisms of Blobby and expressed disdain for the character, opining that he was "far from amusing." [5 ] Blobby's 1993 single "Mr Blobby", which reached #1 in the UK at Christmas 1993, was voted the worst Christmas song ever in a 2002 poll conducted by HMV. Mr Blobby UK VHS Releases | Mr Blobby (BBCV 5157) | ali


In 2012 , which town became the first in Essex to be granted city status ?


In which city will you find the cricket ground known as the Gabba ?

The GABBA, Brisbane QLD – Australia’s Stadiums - Tourism Australia Brisbane The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as ‘The Gabba’, is one of the city of Brisbane’s major icons. The Gabba is named after the suburb of Woolloongabba, where it is located, just 1 kilometre from the Brisbane city centre . Over the years, The Gabba has hosted cricket, athletics, Australian Rules Football, baseball, cycling, Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer and pony and greyhound races, along with being the stage for many international concerts. The Gabba is home to the Brisbane Lions Australian Football League team; the Queensland Cricket Association; and the Queensland Bulls state cricket team. The first cricket match was held on the site in 1896 - an historic match between Members of Parliament and the press. Since then, many cricketing legends have been created here. The first Test Cricket match at The Gabba was played between Australia and South Africa in 1931. The Gabba was also the first Australian venue to host an International Twenty20 cricket match in 2006. Today, the 42,000 seat stadium almost resembles a mini Melbourne Cricket Ground , complete with light towers and a large modern grandstand encircling the ground. Unrestricted views of the oval playing surface from all areas have made it a perfect venue for hosting international sporting and entertainment events. The Gabba usually hosts the first Test Cricket match of the season each November, in addition to a number of international one-day cricket matches, usually held in January. It was also the venue for the opening match of the historic 2013 British and Irish Lions Australia Tour. Australian Rules football was played at The Gabba from as early as 1905. During the 1950s and 1960s The Gabba hosted soccer matches for English first division clubs including Blackpool FC, Everton FC and Manchester United. The Chinese and South African national teams have also played at the ground. The first Rugby League Test match was played at the Gabba in 1909 between Australia and New Zealand. The largest crowd attendance ever at the Gabba was for a Rugby League Test Match between Australia and Great Britain in 1954, when more than 47,000 people packed the arena. The Gabba has also hosted six Rugby Union Test matches. A team of dedicated volunteers regularly conduct tours of the Gabba. These behind the scenes tours will give you a first-hand look at the areas usually off limits to the general public. Check in advance for tour schedules; and bookings are essential. One of the best ways to get a local's view of the city is with the Brisbane Greeters service, part of the Global Greeters Network, which began in New York in 1992. These free two-hour tours will help you discover Brisbane with a local. Public transport is one of the easiest ways to get to the Gabba; or it's an easy walk from the Brisbane city centre. South Bank train station is the closest railway station. There are also regular bus services. On days when major events are held, additional shuttle bus services run from various locations throughout Brisbane. Change your country and language Change your country


Under which Roman emperor did the Roman Empire reach its greatest extent, teritorially ?

When was the Roman Empire at its largest? - Historum - History Forums When was the Roman Empire at its largest? User Name Please login or register for a new account . Need help with the website? Contact Us anytime. Ancient History Ancient History Forum - Greece, Rome, Carthage, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and all other civilizations of antiquity, to include Prehistory and Archaeology discussions   Posts: 1 When was the Roman Empire at its largest? According to all references I've read the roman empire reached its greatest size under Trajan. What I'm wondering about is how the size of the empire under Trajan compares to that under the military emperor Septimus Severus 100 years later? Glancing at a map it seems the Severus' empire might even be slightly larger?   From: Not sure what it is Posts: 6,850 Maybe it's because Trajan's realm was so big that it was considered "too big" that later Hadrian abandoned some of its territories.   Quote: Originally Posted by karlth According to all references I've read the roman empire reached its greatest size under Trajan. What I'm wondering about is how the size of the empire under Trajan compares to that under the military emperor Septimus Severus 100 years later? Glancing at a map it seems the Severus' empire might even be slightly larger? Welcome to Historum, Karlth; a clever first post . Indeed. Contrary to common belief, the maximal extension of this empire was reached not during the little more than two years (114-116) of nominal military occupation of the Parthian Mesopotamia & Armenia, which were never "romanized". The maximal effective extension of the Roman Empire was under Severus I, when large portions of land of Mesopotamia, North Africa and the trans-Danubian border were acquired in a more stable (centuries-long) way, i.e. they were regularly romanized. For some months under this ruler (208-211) most of Caledonia was militarily occupied too; naturally, it was never romanized either.


10 facts about Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrated her 74th birthday on Wednesday 16 April. To honour the occasion, HELLO! Online has compiled a list of ten facts you may not have known about the Danish monarch.   Queen Margrethe II of Denmark 1. Margrethe was born on 16 April 1940 at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen as the first child of parents Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark. Upon birth she was styled as "Her Royal Highness Princess Margrethe". 2. At the time of her birth, only males could ascend to the Danish throne, however in March 1953 a new Act of Succession was passed which meant females could become Queen as long as they did not have a brother. So at the age of 13, the young Princess became heiress presumptive to the throne.   Queen Margrethe II on her 18th birthday 3. In June 1967, millions across Denmark celebrated as the then Princess Margrethe married French diplomat Count Henri de Laborde de Monpezat. The new royal couple quickly became popular and Count Henri was given the style and title of "His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark". 4. A year later after their nuptials, in May 1968, the couple welcomed their first child Prince Frederik. Magrethe then gave birth to the couple's second child, Prince Joachim, in June 1969.   Princess Margrethe with her father King Frederik IX of Denmark before her wedding 5. On 14 January 1972, Margrethe succeeded the throne after her father King Frederik IX's passing. She became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margrethe I who ruled the Scandinavian countries in 1375-1412. 6. Margrethe is very close to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and speaking in 2012 she revealed how she had always "admired" her and that she has helped influence herself as a Queen after watching how dedicated Elizabeth is to her nation.   Princess Margrethe and her husband Prince Henrik with their children Princes Frederik and Joachim 7. In January 2012, Queen Margrethe celebrated her Ruby Jubilee marking 40 years on the Danish throne. This was honoured with events across Denmark including a carriage procession. 8. In her spare time, the Danish monarch enjoys painting and over the years she has held many art shows. Her illustrations were used for the Danish edition of The Lord of the Rings, under the pseudonym Ingahild Grathmer, after she sent them to J.R.R. Tolkien who was instantly impressed by the royal's drawings.   Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark 9. The Danish royal has been applauded for her sense of style over the years and in March 2013, The Guardian named her as one of the fifty best-dressed over 50s in the world. 10. Margrethe has been credited with maintaining the public's faith and admiration for the Danish Royal Family and the loved Queen often scores very high approval ratings with members of the public in Denmark.


Which imperial measure is the equivalent of 91.44cm ?

Metric - US/Imperial Conversion Charts Metric - US/Imperial Conversion Charts If you need to convert from Imperial or US Standard        units to Metric, or the other way around, one of the tables below        should help. Or you can use our Unit Converter Example 1: Convert 500 millimeters to inches: 500     mm x 0.03937 = 19.7 inches Example 2: Convert 500 millimeters to feet: 500     mm x 0.03937 = 19.7 inches, and there are 12 inches in a foot, so 19.7/12 = 1.64 feet (or 1 foot and 7.7 inches) Note: values are accurate to 4 significant digits only. 1 pint (16 fl oz) 0.8327 UK pt To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit,        first multiply by 9/5, then add 32. To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, first subtract 32, then multiply        by 5/9 (To find out why, visit the Temperature        Conversion page) History of Measurement Years ago people came up with standard length measures,        but they didn't all agree on one system. The Imperial System (which uses yards, feet, inches, etc        to measure length) was developed over hundreds of years in the        UK, then the French developed the Metric System (meters) in        1670, which soon spread through Europe, even to England itself        in 1963. But the USA and a few other countries still prefer        feet and inches.


Who in the Bible's Book of Judges is the son of Manoah ?

Judges 13 evil again in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord delivered them into the b hand of the Philistines forty years.   2 ¶And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not.   3 And the a angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art b barren , and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.   4 Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and a drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any b   5 For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no a razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to b deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.   6 ¶Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an a angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:   7 But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.   8 ¶Then Manoah entreated the Lord, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.   9 And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her.   10 And the woman made haste, and ran, and shewed her husband, and said unto him, Behold, the man hath appeared unto me, that came unto me the other day.   11 And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman? And he said, I am.   12 And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?   13 And the angel of the Lord said unto Manoah, Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.   14 She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.   15 ¶And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.   16 And the angel of the Lord said unto Manoah, Though thou detain me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the Lord. For Manoah knew not that he was an angel of the Lord.   17 And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?   18 And the angel of the Lord said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is a   19 So Manoah took a kid with a a meat b offering , and offered it upon a rock unto the Lord: and the angel did wondrously; and Manoah and his wife looked on.   20 For it came to pass, when the flame went up toward heaven from off the altar, that the angel of the Lord ascended in the flame of the altar. And Manoah and his wife looked on it, and fell on their faces to the ground.   21 But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lord.   22 And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have a seen God.   23 But his wife said unto him, If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor would as at this time have told us such things as these.   24 ¶And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.   25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.


Scamper is a dog in which series of Enid Blyton stories ?

Good Old Secret Seven - Enid Blyton Enid Blyton There are no items in your shopping cart. ~ $ 8.95 Shipping within Australia ~ Good Old Secret Seven - Enid Blyton Good Old Secret Seven Book 12 in the Secret Seven Series   Condition: Used. Library stamp on several pages and ticks next to a book list. Dimensions : 13cm x 19cm x 1.5cm   About the Secret Seven Series All the books are about the same seven children and their dog, Scamper, and each book is complete in itself. About Enid Blyton How Did Enid Blyton Become a Writer? In her autobiography, The Story of My Life (1952), Enid Blyton says that, from an early age, she "liked making up stories better than I liked doing anything else." As a child she would go to bed at night and stories would flood into her mind "all mixed-up, rather like dreams are, but yet each story had its own definite thread—its beginning and middle and ending." Enid Blyton did not realise at the time that that was unusual, remarking in a letter to psychologist Peter McKellar on 15th February 1953: "I thought all children had the same 'night stories' and was amazed when one day I found they hadn't." She described her "night stories" as "all kinds of imaginings in story form," saying: "Because of this imagining I wanted to write—to put down what I had seen and felt and heard in my imagination." The young Enid was keen to develop her writing and story-telling skills. She told stories to her brothers, made up her own rhymes based on the rhythm and rhyme-scheme of popular nursery-rhymes, kept a diary, wrote letters to real and imaginary recipients, entered literary competitions and paid great attention in English lessons at school. She also read widely. As well as fiction and poetry, she read biographies of famous authors and borrowed books from the library on the Art of Writing. The advice Enid Blyton gives in The Story of My Life to children who want to write is: "Fill your mind with all kinds of interesting things—the more you have in it, the more will come out of it. Nothing ever comes out of your mind that hasn't already been put into it in some form or other. It may come out changed, re-arranged, polished, shining, almost unrecognizable—but nevertheless it was you who put it there first of all. Your thoughts, your actions, your reading, your sense of humour, everything gets packed into your mind, and if you have an imagination, what a wonderful assortment it will have to choose from!" Enid began submitting her work to publishers when she was in her teens, but at that stage she received countless rejection slips. However, that only made her all the more determined to persevere with her writing: "It is partly the struggle that helps you so much, that gives you determination, character, self-reliance—all things that help in any profession or trade, and most certainly in writing." As we know, Enid Blyton went on to achieve phenomenal success, beginning with the publication of magazine articles and poetry when she was in her twenties. From Where Did Enid Blyton Get Her Ideas For Her Stories? Enid Blyton maintained that the gates of her imagination were always ready to swing open at the slightest touch. All the things she had experienced in her life provided her with material for her stories. These life experiences: "... sank down into my 'under-mind' and simmered there, waiting for the time to come when they would be needed again for a book—changed, transmuted, made perfect, finely-wrought—quite different from when they were packed away.   And yet the essence of them was exactly the same. Something had been at work, adapting, altering, deleting here and there, polishing brightly—but still the heart, the essence of the original thing was there, and I could almost always recognize it." In a letter to Peter McKellar on 26th February 1953 she elaborated on this, saying that things she had seen on holidays, such as islands, castles and caves, would pop up frequently in her stories as she wrote: "These things come up time and again in my stories, changed, some


What rank does an officer in the British Army hold who wears the insignia of a crown and two stars on his shoulder straps ?

How to Identify Military Rank (US Army): 10 Steps (with Pictures) Identifying Enlisted Ranks 1 Know where to look for insignia. Enlisted soldiers’ uniforms include the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), which is typically made of camouflaged print fabric, and the “Green” uniform, which is made of a heavy fabric coat and trousers or skirt. Insignia will be displayed on various places depending on the type of uniform: Look on the cap of an ACU. Enlisted soldiers display their rank insignia in the center of their caps. [1] A rank insignia patch will be sewn on the chest area of an ACU. The “Green” uniforms of enlisted soldiers have a rank insignia patch on the upper sleeves. [2] Enlisted soldiers do not display their rank insignia on their berets. Instead, the insignia of their unit will show on the front of the beret. [3] 2 Learn the insignia of privates. [4] [5] The lowest rank (E-1) of enlisted soldiers, privates in Basic Combat Training (BCT), do not have insignia. Privates at the E-2 rank display a single yellow chevron. Soldiers at the Private First Class rank (PFC, E-3) wear a symbol of a chevron closed by a rounded bar at the bottom, enclosing a green field. 3 Distinguish the insignia of soldiers at the E-4 rank. [6] [7] Specialists (SPC) will wear a green triangular insignia with a rounded top and a gold eagle in the center. Corporals (CPL), however, have insignia made of two chevrons. 4 Distinguish sergeant insignia. [8] [9] There are a number of kinds of sergeants in the U.S. Army, at both enlisted and non-commissioned officer ranks. Paying close attention to their insignia will help you to distinguish them. A Sergeant’s (SGT, E-5) insignia is very similar to a corporal's, but shows three chevrons instead of two. A Staff Sergeant’s (SSG, E-6) insignia shows three chevrons closed by a rounded bar at the bottom, enclosing a green field. The insignia of a Sergeant First Class (SFC, E-7) is like a Staff Sergeant’s, but with two rounded bars at the bottom. A Master Sergeant’s (MSG, E-8) insignia is like a Sergeant First Class', but with three rounded bars at the bottom. A First Sergeant’s (1-SG, E-8) is like a Master Sergeant’s, with the addition of a small yellow diamond in the middle. A Sergeant Major (SGM, E-9) is like a First Sergeant’s, with a star in the middle instead of a diamond. A Command Sergeant Major (CSM, E-9) is like a First Sergeant’s, but two sheaves of wheat surrounding a star in the center instead of a diamond. The Sergeant Major of the Army’s (E-9) insignia is like a First Sergeant’s, but with a golden eagle and two stars in the middle instead of a diamond. Method Identifying Officer Ranks 1 Know where to look for insignia. Officer’s uniforms also include the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), which is typically made of camouflaged print fabric, and the “Green” uniform, which is made of a heavy fabric coat and trousers or skirt. Insignia will be displayed on various places depending on the type of uniform: Rank insignia is displayed in the center of an ACU cap. [10] A rank insignia patch will also be sewn on the chest area of an ACU. The “Green” uniforms of officers will show rank insignia on the shoulders. [11] An officer’s rank insignia will be displayed in the center of his or her beret, when one is worn. [12] Officer’s “Green” uniforms will have a black stripe on the outside of each trouser leg, as well as a black band on each sleeve just above the cuff. [13] 2 Distinguish Lieutenant and Captain insignia. [14] [15] Second Lieutenants (2LT, O-1) , First Lieutenants (1LT, O-2) and Captain (CPT, O-3) all have bar-shaped insignia. A Second Lieutenant’s is a single gold bar, while the First Lieutenant’s is a single silver bar. A Captain’s (CPT, O-3) insignia is made up of two silver bars. 3 Distinguish Major and Lieutenant Colonel insignia. [16] [17] Both of these ranks have leaf-shaped insignia. However, a Major’s (MAJ, O-4) is a gold leaf, while a Lieutenant Colonel’s (LTC, O-5) is a silver leaf. 4 Learn the insignia of a Colonel. [18] [19] A Colonel (COL, O-6) is the last rank prior to general. The insignia of t


Which type of pastry canape's name literally means ' flight in the wind ' ?

French Culinary-Baking Terms | The Bakery Network French Culinary-Baking Terms Although many of the terms below do not relate specifically for baking, you may encounter from time to time, a collection of these terms used through professional kitchens around the world. A A la Literally means ‘in the style of.’ A la Translates from French as ‘in the fashion of’. A la Broche Meat roasted on a spit. A la Carte Menu items prepared fresh to order. A French term, A la carte translates as ‘by the menu’. A la Grecque Translates from the French as ‘in the Greek style’. A L’Espagnole Literally translates from French as, ‘in the Spanish style’. Al a Minuta A French term literally meaning cooked in a minuet; often applied to food cooked at the table, for example traditional stroganoff. Al Dente An Italian term which describes the consistency of pasta when cooked correctly. Al dente literally translates as “to the tooth”, i.e. the pasta should be slightly firm to the bite. Abatis Chicken giblets. Abats Offal. A French term indicating the head, heart, livers, kidney, tongue, feet, etc, of an animal. Aboyeur A person responsible for the calling of an order within a kitchen, making sure that each section is aware of any requirements. Agneau Lamb. See also ‘mouton’. Aiguille a Brider A trussing needle. Aiguille a Larder A larding needle. Aiguillettes Thin long strips, vertically cut, principally of duck breast and other poultry. From the French word aiguille meaning ‘little needle’. Aile The wing of poultry or game, also known as ‘aileron’. Airelles Cranberries. Akami Japanese term describing a cut from the lean loin of a tuna fish, used in sushi and sashimi. Akami Japanese term describing a cut from the lean loin of a tuna fish, used in sushi and sashimi. Alfresco Outdoors, in the open air. An Italian term meaning ‘in the fresh’. Aloyau A whole unboned sirloin of beef. Amandine A French term meaning cooked, filled or served with almonds. For example salmon amandine. From the French word amande meaning ‘almond’. Amuse-Bouches Cocktail canapés. Amuse-Gueule Translates from the French as to ‘entertain the mouth’. Anglaise Means plain in style. When applied to fish it means flour, egg washed and bread crumbed. In the case of vegetables it often means boiled. In French cooking it is egg beaten with oil and seasoning.. Animelles A French term indicating the delicate tender parts of a lamb, especially the fillet and loin. Also referred to as ’criadillas’. Annoncer To call out orders in a kitchen or restaurant. Antipasti Food served at the beginning of an Italian meal, either as a starter or as a snack. Antipasti translates from Italian as ‘before food’. Aperitif An alcoholic beverage drunk before the beginning of a meal. A French term derived from the Latin word aperire meaning ‘to open’. Apparell A culinary term for a prepared mixture ready for further processing. For example bombe apparell or croquette apparell. Apricoter To coat with strained and reduced apricot jam. Aretes Fish bones. Aromates Herbs used as a flavouring. Aromatic Having a distinctive and pleasant smell; fragrant. Derived from the Greek word aromatikos meaning ‘spice’. Assaisonner To season. Asseoir A French word meaning to ‘to seat’. Assiette A French word meaning to ‘place at table’. See also ashet. Assiette Anglaise A selection of sliced cold meats. Au Bleu A method of preparing and cooking trout in court-bouillon, a specific dish known as ‘truit au bleu’. Au Four Baked in an oven. Au Gratin Sprinkled with breadcrumbs, cheese or both and browned under a grill before serving. Translates as ‘with a crust’. Au Jus Describes a meat which is served in its own cooking juices. Translates as ‘with the juice‘. Au Naturel A food that is served plainly and simply, often uncooked unseasoned food. Translates as ‘in the natural state’. Au Vin Blanc Prepared with the addition of white wine. B Badam An Asian term, meaning an almond processed for cooking. Ballotine Fish, meat or poultry that has been boned, stuffed, rolled and tied in a bundle. Usually braised or poached. A term tradition


Which Russian revolutionary was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein in 1879 ?

Leon Trotsky - Metapedia Leon Trotsky Jump to: navigation , search Leon Trotsky Leon Trotsky, born Lev Davidovich Bronstein (7 November 1879—21 August 1940), was an important Communist revolutionary and theorist, Soviet politician, and founder of Trotskyism . He was born to a wealthy. secular Jewish land-owning family in the Ukraine in the Russian Empire . He early on became involved in revolutionary activities. Trotsky's younger sister, Olga, who also grew up to be a Bolshevik and a Soviet politician, married the prominent Bolshevik Lev Kamenev . Trotsky initially supported the Mensheviks but joined the Bolsheviks immediately prior to the 1917 October Revolution , and eventually became one of the top Communist leaders. He was one of the members of the first Politburo founded in 1917 in order to manage the Bolshevik Revolution . After the revolution, aside from continuing to be one of the overall top leaders, he was at first "People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs" and later became the founder and commander of the Red Army . As such he had a direct responsibility for the mass killings and other atrocities committed by the Red Army. More generally, as one the highest Communist leaders, he was responsible for the numerous mass killings and other atrocities done by the Communists during the period when he was in power. See also the article on Mass killings under Communist regimes . The Red Army under his command participated in Communist atrocities such as Red Terror , harsh suppressions of anti-Communist uprisings such as the Kronstadt Rebellion and the Tambov Rebellion , what has been seen as genocidal mass killings of Cossacks (who were viewed as supporters of the old regime), and " War Communism " policies which contributed to a mass starvation causing many millions of deaths. Trotsky eventually was one of the losers in an internal Communist power struggle after the death of Lenin and from which Stalin emerged as the ultimate victor. Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Union and eventually killed in Mexico by Ramón Mercader, a Soviet agent. Trotskyism was and is one of the most influential forms of Communism outside of the Communist states (where it was banned). See the article on this topic. See also Quotes “


What name did the Beckhams give to their fourth child and first daughter ?

Beckham baby: Why the middle name Seven? - BBC News BBC News Beckham baby: Why the middle name Seven? By Caroline McClatchey BBC News Magazine 11 July 2011 Read more about sharing. Close share panel David and Victoria Beckham have named their fourth child Harper Seven. Does their unusual choice of middle name reflect a modern trend? The Beckhams' sons are Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James and Cruz David, but for their first daughter, the celebrity couple have decided to hold back on her first name and go freestyle for her second. As with the birth of their boys, the papers and internet are buzzing with theories on why the Beckhams chose Harper Seven. Harper has become an increasingly popular name in the US, where the family are now based. It was the 887th most popular for a girl in 2004 but rose to 119 last year. Image caption The Beckhams knew they were having a girl Seven has been the focus of speculation. There are suggestions it was because she weighed 7lbs 10oz, arrived at 0755 LA time and was born in the seventh month, but the number also has great significance for her father, who played number seven shirt for Manchester United and England. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a middle name is a forename other than a first name, occurring between a person's first name and surname. So "middle name" embraces both a maiden name retained in the child's name as well as an additional "Philip" or "John" after the first name. Naming conventions vary from country to country but in the English-speaking world, middle names are often a relative's name, usually old-fashioned and highly embarrassing, or a family surname. There can be more than one. British musician Brian Eno is actually Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, while Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland. Julia Cresswell, author of several books including Naming Your Baby, says middle names were not as common in the past. She says they were a "status thing" and if a husband married a better-connected wife for instance, they made sure her surname passed to their child. "It tended to be used by those who had family connections. "It then became a classy thing to do to give more than one name to your child. People have had middle names for centuries but it is only since the 20th Century that it's become the norm for nearly everybody." Celebrity middle names Elton Hercules John - British singer/songwriter Jennifer Love Hewitt - US actress Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey - English footballer Hugh John Mungo Grant - British actor Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson - Harry Potter actress She points to the Royal family, with their "stream of names", as a good example of it being an "upper-class thing" - Prince Charles is followed by Philip Arthur George, while Prince William also has the names Arthur Philip Louis. But Cresswell says their purpose has now changed. "Growing populations and growing mobility mean you need to distinguish yourself. That's why we use so many different first names these days. There were only a dozen names in regular use in the distant past. "If you Google John Smith, you get hundreds of hits. Google John Seven Smith and you are not likely to find more than one." A middle name can be a good safety net if a child hates their first name. And sometimes the initial letter of a middle name becomes very much part of the person, such as former US President George W Bush. Image caption Lucky number Seven? A girl after three boys Family psychologist Dr Pat Spungin says some people adopt their middle name to mark a new chapter in their life or because it is a better representation of "the new them". The Beckhams are not the first to call their child after the lucky number Seven - US rapper and actor Andre 3000, also known as Dre, has a son called Seven. In the TV comedy Seinfeld, George Costanza wanted to call his baby Seven. And Cresswell points out that there was a character called Seven of Nine in Star Trek Voyager, but she doesn't "have the Beckhams down as Trekkies".


Which was the second bridge to be built over the Thames in central London?

Westminster Bridge | London Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1862 The first Westminster Bridge as painted by Canaletto, 1746. Westminster Bridge, around 1750. The proprietors of the bridge had to pay compensation to the operators of the earlier 'Horseferry', and to local watermen. Westminster Bridge and surrounding landmarks at night. The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons by J. M. W. Turner, 1835, with Westminster Bridge on the right. Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster , Middlesex bank, and Lambeth , Surrey bank in what is now Greater London . History Edit For over 500 years, the nearest bridge to London Bridge was at Kingston. Proposals for a bridge at Westminster had been made as early as 1664. These were opposed by the Corporation of London and the watermen. Despite further opposition in 1722 and after a new timber bridge was built at Putney in 1729, the scheme received parliamentary approval in 1736. Financed by private capital, lotteries and grants, Westminster Bridge, designed by the Swiss architect Charles Labelye, was built between 1739-1750. It was only the second bridge crossing to be built across the Thames below Kingston when opened. The City of London responded to Westminster Bridge by removing the buildings on London Bridge and widening it in 1760-63. The City also commenced work on the Blackfriars Bridge, which opened in 1769. Other bridges from that time include Kew Bridge (1759), Battersea Bridge (1773), and Richmond Bridge (1777). The bridge was required to assist in the development of both South London and to give access directly to the south-coast ports for the north-bank expansion of the 'West End', without traffic having to make its way through the already over-congested routes, of the Strand and New Oxford Street, into the City and across London Bridge. A group of by-pass roads were also developed to facilitate this, resulting in the complex junction at Elephant & Castle in Southwark, then part of Surrey. By the mid 19th century it was subsiding badly and expensive to maintain. The current bridge was designed by Thomas Page and opened in 1862. With an overall length of 252 metres (826.8 ft) and a 26 metre width, it is a seven-arch wrought iron bridge which has Gothic detailing by Charles Barry (the architect of the Palace of Westminster). It is the only bridge over the Thames that spans seven arches and is the oldest bridge in the central area of the river Thames. When constructed it incorporated two 2 metre wide tramways, the tracks were removed in 1952. The bridge is painted predominantly green, the same colour as the leather seats in the House of Commons which is on the side of the Palace of Westminster nearest the bridge. This is in contrast to Lambeth Bridge which is red, the same colour as the seats in the House of Lords and is on the opposite side of the Houses of Parliament. In 2005 it underwent a complete refurbishment, which was finished in 2007. This sought to restore it to its former glory by replacing the iron fascias and repainting the whole bridge. The work was completed by contractors Interserve and engineers Tony Gee and Partners. It links the Palace of Westminster on the west side of the river with County Hall and the London Eye on the east and was the finishing point during the early years of the London Marathon. The next bridge downstream is Hungerford footbridge and upstream is Lambeth Bridge. The bridge was given Grade II* listed structure in 1981. In popular culture Edit In the 2002 science fiction film 28 Days Later, the protagonist awakes from a coma to find London deserted, and walks over the Westminster Bridge whilst looking for people. Westminster Bridge is the start and finish point for the Bridges Handicap Race, a traditional London running race. William Wordsworth wrote the sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802. In the British Science Fiction series Doctor Who, Westminster Bridge has been used for various location shots. It was used originally in 1964 in the serial The Dalek Invasi


Which singer duetted with Joe Cocker on their 1982 smash hit record ' Up Where We Belong ' ?

Joe Cocker - up where we belong - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button Joe Cocker - up where we belong Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create Righteous Brothers - UNCHAINED MELODY - GHOST Joe Cocker John Robert Cocker OBE — known as Joe Cocker — is an English rock and blues singer, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic body movement in performance and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles. His cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968, and he performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969. His 1975 hit single, "You Are So Beautiful", reached number five in the US. Cocker is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes. In 1993 he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male, and in 2007 he received an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Cocker was ranked #97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list. Place of birth: Sheffield


By what name is the former Marriage Guidance Council now known ?

Marriage Counseling: 7 Signs You Might Need Professional Help | The Huffington Post Marriage Counseling: 7 Signs You Might Need Professional Help 08/27/2012 12:13 pm ET By Jenny Tiegs This article originally appeared on GalTime.com There's no question -- marriage can be challenging. Maybe marriage counseling should be something you register for when you tie the knot. Much like a new set of dishes that gets scratched from constant use, relationships can also show wear and tear over the years. So how do you know if your marriage has hit a rough patch or it's something more serious... requiring professional help? Sign 1: Poor Communication. Martin Novell , a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, urges couples to seek professional help when they aren't able to talk about their problems. According to Novell, "When It's just too frightening to even bring issues up -- from sex to money, or even annoying little habits that are being blown out of proportion, a therapist's job is to help the couple become clear about their issues and to help them understand what they are truly talking about.” Related: How to Date Your Husband Sign 2: Your Sex Life has Significantly Changed. Most feel that when there is a loss of intimacy, there are problems. While this is true, it is also important to be mindful of a sudden increase. Valerie Jencks , Founder and Executive Director of Prairie Family Therapy in Chicago, warns that either an absence or a sudden increase of sex in your relationship can signal danger. “If you have not been having regular or passionate sex and all of a sudden your partner behaves like a courting lover or wants to experiment with new activities that s/he has never expressed an interest in before, it could indicate that he is experiencing feeling of arousal that are not originating from his relationship with you!” Sign 3: Holding on to the Past. Silvia M. Dutchevici , the founder and President of the Critical Therapy Center in New York City, suggests that it might be a good idea to talk to a professional when there has been a traumatic event in your lives, like the loss of a child or an affair -- and one partner cannot let the past go. “Whatever the situation, every person processes trauma differently.” Sign 4: A Reoccurring Issue. “One type of red flag that usually can be greatly helped by therapy is an issue that has been difficult in the relationship from the beginning, but regardless of endless discussions, never seems to pass," explains Dr. Julie Gurner . “When you see that the same issues are coming up again and again in disagreements, it is a good sign they are not effectively being resolved and the couple is at a 'sticking point.'” Dr. Gurner encourages couples to seek help to save “many years of trouble down the road.” Related: 5 Things to Give Him a Pass On This Summer Sign 5: Finances. Disagreements over money are one of the top reasons couples find themselves in conflict. If your spouse keeps you in the dark about family finances or feels the need to control everything related to money, it may be time to speak up. Christine K. Clifford, CEO/President of Divorcing Divas , suggests you say, “I want to be aware of our debt, our monthly bills, the balance on our mortgage, how many savings/checking accounts we have, etc." Clifford explains, "If your spouse objects, it’s time to see a counselor.” Sign 6: Kids. Yes, children are a blessing, but they can also add stress to your marriage, especially if the two of you are not a united front. Clifford suggests seeking counseling if you disagree with each other's parenting styles and frequently argue about how your children should be raised. “Think Katie Holmes -- and how she doesn't want Suri raised as a Scientologist," states Clifford. "These are major issues that need to be resolved.” Sign 7: You Still Love Your Spouse. If you still love your spouse , really want to make things work, and haven't been successful, then consider finding a counselor. Dr. Gurner also stresses the point that you need to seek advice before things escalate and you truly despis


By what name is the Russian city of Stalingrad now known ?

Russia revives Stalingrad city name - Telegraph World War Two Russia revives Stalingrad city name The Russian city of Volgograd where the Red Army decisively turned back Nazi forces in a key Second World War battle will once again be known as Stalingrad, at least on the days commemorating the victory. The battle of Stalingrad is still a proud memory for Russians and the city name carries positive associations despite the name of Stalin Photo: REX FEATURES By Foreign Staff


In Troy weight , how many grains are there in a pennyweight ?

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