Which jazz bandleader disappeared in December 1944 while flying over the English Channel?

Top 10 Notable People Who Disappeared - Listverse Top 10 Notable People Who Disappeared astraya June 5, 2008 The qualification for this list is that the people were notable in their own right, and not simply because they disappeared, so no Madeleine McCann and the crew of the Mary Celeste. Some were simply accidental. Some have attracted conspiracy theories. One was definitely foul play. In chronological order: 10 Steve Fossett 2007 Steve Fossett, American businessman, aviator and sailor. Disappeared on 3 September 2007 while flying over the Nevada desert. Fossett was the first man to fly solo around the world non-stop in an airballoon. No trace found yet. 9 Richey Edwards 1995 Richey Edwards, member of the Welsh rock band the Manic Street Preachers. Disappeared on 1 February 1995, the day that he and fellow MSP James Dean Bradfield were due to fly to the USA on a promotional tour. His car was found abandoned near the the Severn Bridge (a renowned suicide location), but there was evidence that the car had been lived in, and there have been unconfirmed sightings. 8 Jimmy Hoffa 1975 Jimmy Hoffa, US trade union leader. Disappeared on 30 July 1975 while on his way to meet two Mafia leaders. Many conspiracies abound about his disappearance and final resting place, with the most popular claiming that he is buried beneath the Giants stadium. No confirmed trace ever found. 7 Harold Holt 1967 Harold Holt, Australian Prime Minister. Disappeared on 17 December 1967 while swimming at a surf beach near Portsea, Victoria. Holt was controversial for expanding Australia’s role in the Vietnam War. No trace ever found. 6 Glenn Miller 1944 Glenn Miller, American jazz musician and bandleader. Disappeared on 15 December 1944 over the English Channel while en route from England to France to play for troops in recently liberated Paris. No trace ever found. 5 Antoine de Saint Exupéry 1944 Antoine de Saint Exupéry, French aviator and author. Disappeared on the evening of 31 July 1944 over the Mediterranean Sea, while on a reconnaissance flight. An unidentifiable body wearing French colors was found soon after. In 1998 his identity bracelet was found. In 2000 the remains of the aeroplane were found. In March 2008 a former Luftwaffe pilot told a Marseille newspaper that he had engaged and downed a plane in the area where Saint Exupéry\’s plane was found. His story is unverifiable, and has met with criticism from some German and French investigators. 4 Amelia Earhart 1937 Amelia Earhart, American aviator and author. Disappeared on 2 July 1937 (along with her navigator) in the South Pacific, while attempting to circumnavigate the earth. No trace ever found. 3 Roald Amundsen 1928 Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer. Disappeared on 18 June 1928 with 5 others in a plane crash in the Barents Sea while searching for the team of a fellow-explorer Umberto Nobile. A pontoon improvised into a life raft was found, suggesting that at least some of the group had survived the crash. 2 Ambrose Bierce 1914 Ambrose Bierce, American journalist and author. Disappeared in Mexico some time after 26 December 1913 while travelling with rebel troops to gain a first-hand perspective of the Mexican Revolution. No trace ever found. 1 Joshua Slocum 1909 Joshua Slocum, Canadian/American sailor and author. Disappeared in the West Indies some time after 14 November 1909 aboard his boat Spray. No trace ever found. Contributor: astraya


"What fictional football club was the centre for the UK TV series ""Footballers' Wives""?"

Footballers' Wives kicks off | London Evening Standard Footballers' Wives kicks off Thursday 12 February 2004 00:00 BST Click to follow ES Entertainment Funeral party: widowed Kyle, centre, and loose cannon Tanya, fron right, kick off the new series with Chardonnay's funeral I think this may be the first time the football world has triumphed over gangland in the mounting of a truly memorable funeral. And it had to be Footballers' Wives. As the coffin slid from the hearse, the word "Chardonnay" was seen emblazoned across the top in foot-high letters. It doesn't need me to tell you that the casket was appropriately oak-aged. Tanya, the widow of the not-quite-so-lately-departed but infinitely more unlamented Jason, did the oratorical honours: "Down the waterfall, wherever it may take us, we know that life won't break us." As Chardonnay had clearly not been carried away on a torrent of white wine never to be seen on this earth again, this speech had to be considered in a purely figurative light. The point was that football for once was shown to be a mere tributary off the river of life. This point was reinforced throughout the duration of this first episode of the third series of the one that they can't gag. The need for some exotic action was met by the introduction of Con and Amber, who were hard at work learning some simple lines in Thailand under the watchful eye of a member of the Triad gang, to whom the aptly named Con owed £3 million. You might care to think of the duo as Pecs and Oriental Spice. Because Con had run up the gambling debt in Italy, he could not understand what the debt collectors were doing in Thailand, even though he was obviously a frequent flier himself. Meanwhile Amber, a Bollywood B-movie star, was putting urgent calls through to Italy to speak to her bambino, a revoltingly fluffy pooch called Simba. Soon enough, Tanya and her new husband Frank, the owner of the Earl's Park football club, turned up to complete the signing of Con. This allowed for multiple sexual options to be explored, involving a clearly bi-sexual Con, his Bollywood swinger girlfriend, the single-minded Tanya, various ladyboys, and a multi-function dildo. I was wondering when Earl's Park, the fictional football team which had allowed this strange cargo of characters to spring to life, was going to play a match. I felt like a spectator in the ground, clapping his hands together for warmth and wondering whether another hot dog would be a good idea, and then realising that he had got the wrong afternoon for the match. There was gambling, lap dancing, sex, the knowing look, Des Lynam and puking. When the threads that joined the surviving characters together were unravelled, it transpired that everyone was connected to everyone else by at least one ill-advised sexual act and an economy-sized bucket of hatred. There's lot more of this excitement to come, and the signs for the future are encouraging. Amber spoke enthusiastically of her and Con's "holistic downtime", which should have the TV censors sharpening their red pencils. Tanya is warming to her task as foremost female loose cannon with her heartfelt appeal to Amber to "stick it up your sari". And just in case any special interest group thought they had got away without being roundly abused, it became obvious at the climactic garden party that the dog Simba was up for a doggy Oscar for Best Supporting Role in a Thai Curry. Footballers' Wives is already succeeding in keeping it tight at the back, ensuring a steady supply to the wide men, and never neglecting the man in the hole. Promotion seems assured.


What type of apple is on the Apple Records logo?

The Beatles' Apple Records: 40 Years Later : NPR Under the iconic Apple Records logo, The Beatles envisioned not only a record label, but also a place for any creative ideas to be produced. hide caption toggle caption As part of NPR's occasional series, Echoes of 1968 , we look back at that year's long-term impact. It was 40 years ago today that The Beatles launched Apple Records. The label's trademark green Apple logo appeared on albums by The Beatles and other artists the band helped discover. It didn't take the group long to show that it was better at making music than running a business, but Apple did hint at what was to come. The Beatles introduced Apple Records at a press conference in New York City on May 14, 1968. Avoiding the Tax Man "It's a business concerning records, films and electronics," John Lennon said at the time. "We want to set up a system whereby people who just want to make a film about anything don't have to go on their knees in somebody's office. Probably yours." Lennon described Apple Records and its parent company, Apple Corps, as a place where anybody with a good idea could get funding. If that sounds like a questionable business plan, keep in mind that The Beatles were making a lot of money in 1968. "As far as I can tell, the idea behind Apple was a tax dodge," music journalist Douglas Wolk says. "The top tax rate in England at that time was enormous. And John Lennon said something to the effect of, 'We talked to our accountants. We realized we could either give the money to the government or we could put it into a business.'" Article continues after sponsorship The band's advisers reportedly recommended Beatles greeting cards or investing in real estate. The Beatles rejected those ideas. Just three months after it launched, Apple Records released its first single, "Hey Jude." From the beginning, The Beatles' members used Apple to put out records by other artists they liked, as Lennon and Paul McCartney explained in a 1968 television interview. "We hope to make a thing that's free, where people can come and do and record," Lennon said. "It'll be big, I think," McCartney added. "It's like a top. We're gonna set it going and hope for the best." Apple put out three other singles on the same day it released "Hey Jude," including "Those Were the Days" by Welsh singer Mary Hopkin. That song also topped the charts. The Daily Grind Apple Records wasn't the first label founded by musicians, but like most things The Beatles did, it attracted a lot of attention. The Apple Corps offices in London's Saville Row became a magnet for assorted freaks. B.P. Fallon was 21 when The Beatles' publicist hired him to write biographical notes about Apple recording artists, including a then-unknown singer the label had signed named James Taylor. Fallon says that wasn't all he did. "One of my jobs at Apple was to make sure that Paul McCartney's grass was of sufficiently good quality," Fallon says. "Which meant that one had to dutifully test out the samples of all these eager-beaver hash dealers. He never once complained about my choice." Fallon insists that work did get done at Apple, but despite a string of initial hits, the company was a financial disaster. The film, electronics and clothing divisions didn't work out. And after The Beatles broke up, Apple seemed to exist mostly to sue people. It took its distributors, EMI and Capitol Records, to court over unpaid royalties. It sued Apple Computer over trademark violations. Comparing Apples with Apples According to Bruce Spizer — the author of The Beatles on Apple Records — it's Apple Computer and its ubiquitous iPod that seem closer today to what The Beatles were trying to do back in 1968. "Everything that John had envisioned — this thing that was going to be records, films and electronics — and 40 years later, we've got music, videos and computer all tied together," Spizer says. "And one of the companies that's exploiting this is Apple. Although it's not The Beatles' Apple that's doing it now." Arguably, the real influence of Apple Records is symbolic. Before Apple


In music, what is the name given to 1/16th of the whole note?

Music Note Values Music Note Values Each music note written on the stave has a duration (length) as well as pitch. It is the design of the note that tells you its duration, in the same way as the position on the staff tells you the pitch. So each music note on a stave gives you two pieces of information, pitch and duration. This page focuses on the duration of each note. The Rhythm Tree In order to fully understand note lengths become familiar with the rhythm tree. Click here to learn more about the rhythm tree before continuing. The rhythm tree shows how the notes are related to each other. Double Whole Note (Breve) Although the whole note is the longest note we generally use today, as is hinted at by the UK name there used be a note called a Breve. This is known as a Double Whole note in the US. The double whole note (breve) divides into 2 whole notes (semibreves) following the pattern of the other notes in the Rhythm Tree. The Double Whole note (Breve) is therefore worth 8 quarter notes (crotchets). The Double Whole note (Breve) fell out of use as smaller value notes were invented by composers. It can be notated as an open rectangle or a whole note with bars either side. Click here to read more about the double whole note (breve) and how our modern system of music notation developed. Make sure you have a few spare moments though as once you start reading the history of the music note it's difficult to stop! Whole Note (Semibreve) The Whole note is the longest music note in general use today. It is an open note with no stem. I always say to my students it looks like a hole…so it is easy to remember! The duration of the whole note is 4 quarter notes. Half Note (Minim) The Half note duration is 2 quarter notes. It differs from the whole note in that it has a stem, although it is still open. For students I liken this stem to the line in the middle of the ½. This also helps them remember that 1 half note is worth 2 beats (in 4/4 timing, which is what they are usually working in when learning this). Quarter Note (Crotchet) The quarter note has become the de facto standard 1 beat music note. This has happened as the 4/4 time signature is the most popular (with 3/4 and 2/4 following close behind) and quarter notes have a duration of 1 in these time signatures. It is also roughly in the middle of the most used notes in the Rhythm Tree , making the quarter note the ideal candidate for ensuring whole notes don't become too long to count, and shorter, popular notes such as eighth and sixteenth notes aren't impossible to count in terms of them being fractions of a note. The quarter note changes from the half note as it is filled in, as opposed to empty. Eighth Note (Quaver) The eighth note is worth ½ of a Quarter note. It may also be considered as a one beat note in 3/8 and similar timings, the 8 on the bottom of the time signature giving the clue that you are counting in eighth notes. This is the first note in the rhythm tree to have a flag. The flag is the name for the 'tail' added to the eighth note. Eighth notes may be a single as shown on the left, or joined together with beams. It is common to see eighth notes joined into sets of 2 to make one beat. Eighth notes may also be grouped in 3s, 4s, 5s, or even 6s depending on the time signature. Remember, however, that no matter how many eighth notes are joined, each one is worth half a quarter note. Sixteenth note (Semiquaver) The Sixteenth note is worth ¼ of a Quarter note. It may be beamed together in the same way as the eighth note. It changes from the eighth note by having an additional flag. Look at the picture and you see a double flag at the top of the stem. This is how you tell a note is a sixteenth note. Sixteenth notes may be beamed together in the same way as Eighth notes. When you see sixteenth notes beamed together each note has a double flag. Here is an example of 4 Sixteenth notes beamed together, they are also common in groups of 2. Mix and match different music note values Eighth and sixteenth notes (and other music not


Louis B Meyer is associated with what activity?

Louis B. Mayer - Biography - IMDb Louis B. Mayer Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (2) | Trivia  (26) | Personal Quotes  (12) Overview (5) 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Bio (2) Mayer was born Lazar Mayer in the Ukraine and grew up in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada after his parents fled Russian oppression in 1886. He had a brutal childhood, raised in poverty and suffering physical and emotional abuse from his nearly-illiterate peddler father. In the early 1890s, he changed his name to Louis and fudged his birth date to reflect the more "patriotic" date of July 4, 1885. He moved to Boston in 1904 and struggled as a scrap-metal dealer until he was able to purchase a burlesque house. Although he made large sums by showing films (he made a sizable fortune off The Birth of a Nation (1915)), his early business ventures favored legitimate theater in New England. As his theater empire expanded, he had acquired and refurbished enough small movie theaters that he was able to move his business to Los Angeles and venture into movie production in 1918. Along with Samuel Goldwyn and Marcus Loew of Metro Pictures, he formed a new company called Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Over the next 25 years, MGM was "the Tiffany of the studios," producing more films and movie stars than any other studio in the world. Mayer became the prime creator of the enduring Hollywood of myth, home to stars like Clark Gable , Judy Garland , Joan Crawford , and Jean Harlow . Mayer became the highest-paid man in America, one of the country's most successful horse breeders, a political force and Hollywood's leading spokesman. Both he and MGM reached their peaks at the end of World War II, and Mayer was forced out in 1951. He died of leukemia in 1957. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous Born Lazar Mayer sometime between 1880-1886 (his actual birth date is unknown), he overcame a particularly brutal poverty-stricken childhood at the hands of his near-illiterate father, who moved his family to Eastern Canada to avoid Jewish persecution. The only regular trade his father undertook was as a scrap metal dealer, a highly sanitized term for scrounging bits of metal and participating in the rare windfall of stripping a shipwreck. Lazar would grow up with few fond memories of his childhood, other than an idealized vision of his mother. He was short, built like a tank and had a quick, perceptive mind. Few, if any, studio moguls suffered as much as Mayer growing up as he literally had to scratch and claw out a meager living using his wits. He moved to Boston in 1904 and became enthralled with the theatrical business; he diligently saved enough money for a theater, a burlesque house and soon afterward was alternating live shows with the latest rage, motion pictures. He courted and married Margaret Shenberg in 1904; the union would produce 2 daughters and last 43 years. Mayer slowly moved up into the ranks of the middle class and struck gold with The Birth of a Nation (1915), which he was able to acquire on a states rights basis. He came to realize the future was in film production and, alarmed at the strong arm tactics of the Edison Trust, moved his family west to Hollywoodland. Fortune smiled on Mayer when he was able to hire the disgruntled ex-Universal Pictures boy-genius, Irving Thalberg as his production manager and the two men set about creating a small but profitable venture immodestly called Louis B. Mayer Productions. Mayer, who was always hyper conscious about his image, even in the early days when he was an unknown, gave himself a patriotic birth date (July 4, 1885) and added a fictitious initial (and later turning it into a middle name) to his biography. His east Los Angeles studio specialized in low-budget turgid melodramas that were sold off to the hundreds of film exchanges around the country. Mayer was the macro-manager and Thalberg immersed himself with the minute details of film production; this relationship would remain unchanged for nearly 20 years, although their personal relationship would morph dramatically. In 1924 Mayer was approached by the le


What is the name for the highly viscous layer of the earth that is about 2,890 km (1,800 miles) thick and makes up about 84 percent of Earth's volume?

Analysis Of Seismic Data Using Adaptive Methods Biology Essay Analysis Of Seismic Data Using Adaptive Methods Biology Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. Earthquakes are the most devastating natural events that occur on earth. The Study of these Earthquakes is a part of Seismology. Acceleration time-series or Accelerograms are records of sample seismic data over the entire duration of the Earthquake. They are actually records of the response of the ground motion being measured. However the actual ground motion is convolved with the instrument response and needs to be recovered. The project includes the extraction of the actual data from the convolved data. So we need to de-couple the Noise and base level Signals using the Filters and some other Instruments. The project involves in developing the program which estimates the Co-efficients using the Adaptive filtering techniques like Recursive Least Squares. INTRODUCTION: 1.1 Summary: When analyzing signals (data), the quantity of the data to process, the doubt related with the data and the different mixture of data are vital factors to bank on. In the oil and gas industry, computing plays an important role in the processing of data. Software is employed for the analysis and interpretation (which gives the physical model of the subsurface of the earth of the crust) of data, from diverse data such as seismic data, production data, geological data etc. Earthquakes are the most devastating natural events that occur on earth. The Study of these Earthquakes is a part of Seismology. The Seismologists evaluate the potential dangers of earthquakes and seek to reduce their impact by improving the constructions standards. Acceleration time-series or Accelerograms are records of sample seismic data over the entire duration of the Earthquake. They are actually records of the response of the ground motion being measured. However the actual ground motion is convolved with the instrument response and needs to be recovered and this is done using adaptive filtering technique, the Recursive Least Squares. 1.2 Aim: The aim of the project is to extract the actual data from the convolved data by decoupling the noise and base level Signals using Filters and some other Instruments. 1.3 Objective: The objective of the project is to develop a program that estimates the Co-efficients using adaptive filtering technique, the Recursive Least Squares. 1.4 Methodology: An adaptive filtering technique like Recursive Least Squares is used in the project to achieve the aim and objective of the project. Chapter 1: 2.1 Interior of the Earth: The earth is divided into four different layers. They are Crust Fig 1: The interior of the earth Crust: The first layer is the Crust. The crust is the thinner layer of all the other layers. It is composed of less denser minerals like Sodium (Na) aluminum-silicate and Calcium (Ca). It also consists of metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. It is cold compared to other layers. The crust also consists of rocks and brittle which gets fracture in case of an earthquake. Mantle: The second layer is the Mantle. Most of the mass of the Earth mass is in the Mantle. It is a highly viscous layer that lies between the crust and the outer core. It is a rocky shell of thickness of about 2890 kilometers (1,800 miles) and constitutes about eighty four percent (84%) of total volume of the Earth. It is composed of silicate compounds like Magnesium (Mg), Silicon (Si), Iron (Fe), Aluminum (Al), Oxygen (O). At over 1000 degrees Centigrade, the mantle is a solid but can deform slowly like a plastic. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v412/n6846/images/412501af.2.jpg Fig: Mantle Outer Core: The third layer, i.e. the outer core of the Earth is a liquid layer. It is about 2260 kilometers thick. It is composed of composed of iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni). It is very hot and in molten state with 10% sulphur. The outer core's outer boundary is located at a distance


"The ""loop of Henle"" is found where in the human body?"

loop of Henle | anatomy | Britannica.com Loop of Henle Alternative Titles: Henle’s loop, nephronic loop Related Topics human body Loop of Henle, long, U-shaped portion of the tubule that conducts urine within each nephron of the kidney of reptiles, birds, and mammals. The principal function of the loop of Henle appears to be the recovery of water and sodium chloride from the urine. This function allows production of urine that is far more concentrated than blood, limiting the amount of water needed as intake for survival. Many species that live in arid environments such as deserts have highly efficient loops of Henle. Each nephron of the kidney contains blood vessels and a special tubule. As the filtrate flows … Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The liquid entering the loop is the solution of salt, urea , and other substances passed along by the proximal convoluted tubule , from which most of the dissolved components needed by the body—particularly glucose, amino acids, and sodium bicarbonate—have been reabsorbed into the blood. The first segment of the loop, the descending limb, is permeable to water, and the liquid reaching the bend of the loop is much richer than the blood plasma in salt and urea. As the liquid returns through the ascending limb, sodium chloride diffuses out of the tubule into the surrounding tissue, where its concentration is lower. In the third segment of the loop, the tubule wall can, if necessary, effect further removal of salt, even against the concentration gradient, in an active-transport process requiring the expenditure of energy. In a healthy person the reabsorption of salt from the urine exactly maintains the bodily requirement: during periods of low salt intake, virtually none is allowed to escape in the urine, but, in periods of high salt intake, the excess is excreted. Learn More in these related articles: in renal system (anatomy)


The Roman army left Britain in what century?

Roman Sites and Roman Remains in Britain Aldborough Roman Site, Yorkshire Urban Centre Once the capital of a Romanised tribe of native Britons, visitors today can still see two beautiful Roman mosaics as well as the remains of the town wall and a museum exploring the history of the town.   Ambleside Roman Fort, Cumbria Roman Fort Dating back to the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, this fort was originally built for two purposes; to protect the Ravenglass to Brougham Roman Road as well as acting as a supply base for Hadrian's Wall to the north.   Aesica Roman Fort Hadrian's Wall Fort Excavated in the late 19th century, Aesica is the ninth fort on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman bathhouse has also been discovered a short distance south of the fort.   Agricola's Ditch Roman Road / Ditch This enormous earthwork follows the route of Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast, although its purpose has long been argued. It is now thought that Agricola's Ditch (also known as the Vallum) was built as a boundary for the militarised zone around Hadrian's Wall, i.e. so that the local civilians would keep their distance!   Arbeia Roman Fort, Northumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort Once a maritime supply fort for Hadrian's Wall, today Arbeias barracks and gatehouse have been reconstructed and a museum set up to showcase the history of the site.   Ardotalia, Derbyshire Roman Fort This unexcavated fort could have once housed up to 1000 troops and until the late 18th century, the stone remains could still be seen. Unfortunately the remains of the fort now lie underground although it is still possible to make out the ramparts.   Beckfoot (Bibra) Fort, Cumbria Roman Villa Although the mighty Hadrian's Wall stood as the main defensive feature protecting the northern extent of the Roman Empire in Britain, the coastline close to the Scottish border was still exposed to attack. To plug this gap in their defences, the Romans built a series of milefortlets extending down the Cumbrian coast from Hadrian's Wall, linked by a road rather than a wall. Although many of these defences have now been lost, one of the major forts was located at Beckfort. Now just a series of crop marks, the fort was manned by the Romans until around AD 407 and was once home to the Cohors II Pannoniorum, a 500-strong infantry unit from the province of Pannonia, now a region of the Czech Republic. Excavated in 1879, evidence of a civilian settlement, or vicus, was also uncovered.   Bignor Roman Villa, Sussex Roman Villa Boasting some of the most complete Roman mosaics in the country, Bignor Roman Villa was discovered in 1811 by a local farmer and has been a popular visitor attraction ever since. The villa dates from around 200AD and was demolished or burnt down around 200 years later.   Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria Hadrian's Wall Fort This well preserved fort on Hadrian's Wall was built around 110AD and included barracks, granaries, officers mess and even an exercise building (i.e. a Roman gym). There is also a visitor centre which includes displays and artifacts from the fort, and rumour has it that the tea rooms here are also very good!   Binchester Roman Fort, County Durham Roman Fort This large Roman fort was established around AD80 as a defensive measure for the newly built Dere Street. There is still a wonderfully preserved stretch of Roman road at the site, as well as remains of a bath house with underfloor heating.   Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight Roman Villa This large Roman villa and courtyard was built in the 1st century AD and despite frequent Anglo-Saxon raids and the occasional fire, remained in use until the 4th century AD. Today all of the 12 ground floor rooms can still be seen, including a fabulous mosaic in the main entertaining room.   Bremenium, Northumberland Roman Fort Bremenium was once an extremely well defended Dere Street fort complete with artillery defences. Remains of catapult emplacements have been found, once used by the Romans to fire boulders at marauders coming down Dere Street from the north.   Bremetennacum, Lancashire Roman Baths This cavalry fort actual


"What is the alternative title of Gilbert and Sullivan's ""The Mikado""?"

Jakki Ford's Gallery - Gilbert and Sullivan The Mikado Cast Members 2 Gilbert and Sullivan The Mikado Cast Members 2 Jakki Ford's Gallery Jakki Ford's Gallery > Performing Photos > Gilbert and Sullivan The Mikado Cast Members 2 Photo DetailsTitleGilbert and Sullivan The Mikado Cast Members 2 DescriptionCast photo of the female opera chorus for the Nevada Opera production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. Can you find Jakki-san?


"The words ""palaver"" and ""marmalade"" came into English from what language?"

Portuguese Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus adjectivenoun language note:   Several loan words came into English via Portuguese but had a different source language. For example, amok was a Malay word meaning 'frenzied' which was, in turn, adopted by Portuguese explorers to describe a Malay in a state of murderous frenzy. From Portuguese it was borrowed into English, and is almost always found in the phrase run amok, though go amok is also found. Run amok means to run about with a desire to do harm or kill, e.g. hooligans ran amok in the streets. It is similar in meaning to 'on the rampage' and 'go berserk'. Interestingly, berserk, from Icelandic, also originally denoted a person in a state of murderous rage, in this case Norse warriors who would go berserk on the battlefield. Run amok can also be used of abstract nouns, e.g. An example of political correctness run amok - where it means spreading wildly or out of control. Another word adopted from Portuguese is palaver, from palavra meaning 'talk'. This origin can still be seen in its meaning of talk or chatter which is loud or confused, e.g. all the media palaver about this issue. However, the most common meaning of palaver is 'fuss' or 'effort', especially of a time-consuming activity, e.g. the palaver of changing your mobile phone network. It is close in meaning to its synonym 'rigmarole' in this sense. Copyright © 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved.


What is the name of the belt of a judo uniform?

Judo Gi – Cal Judo Judo Gi What is a Judogi? The Judogi is the formal Japanese name for the traditional uniform used for Judo practice and competition. It is actually derived from traditional articles of Japanese clothing. Jigoro Kano derived the original judogi from the kimono and other Japanese garments around the turn of the 20th century, and as such the judogi was the first modern martial arts training uniform. (read more here:  judogi ) A judogi comprises three parts usually cut from different styles of fabric, a very heavy uwagi (jacket), a lighter canvas style shitabaki (pants), and a cotton obi (belt). The obi comes in different colors to denote the wearer’s rank in judo. There exist two different colored judogi’s – blue and white. The blue judo gi is only for those who compete in official national or international competitions only. We emphasizes the white gi as the traditional color which fits in better with the traditions of judo and Japanese culture. Buying a Judogi The UC Martial Arts Program is pleased to offer a good beginners judogi’s (fuji, white single weaved) available in a wide variety of sizes. The best way to find out what size gi you need is to ask other judoka’s and try it for yourself. Current equipment manager at UCMAP is: Charles Summs Unfortunately, we do not have any rental uniforms. If you are taking a PE class, you will be issued a uniform through Hearst Gym. The price listing for the UCMAP equipment room is current as of Summer 2012. Fuji, single weave, Size 2   = $46.00 Fuji, single weave, Size 3   = $47.00 Fuji, single weave, Size 4   = $48.00 Fuji, single weave, Size 5   = $51.00 Fuji, single weave, Size 6   = $55.00 Fuji, single weave, Size 7   = $57.00 You can pay in cash or check. Please make all checks payable to UC Regents. If your check bounces, you will be charged 25 in addition to any other fees charged to the UCMAP equipment room account The Advanced Judoka The advanced judoka might need a more robust judogi. The best way to find a suitable judogi is just to ask around in the Dojo. Brands such as Fuji, Fushida, Mizuno or Adidas all offer good quality judogis. Instead it is a matter of preferences. My advice is find someone with similar body shape as you that has a gi you might feel will suit you – then try it on, evaluate and maybe buy the same.


"""Gastric"" applies to which part of the body?"

Gastric bypass surgery: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia You will have general anesthesia before this surgery. You will be asleep and pain-free. There are 2 steps during gastric bypass surgery: The first step makes your stomach smaller. Your surgeon uses staples to divide your stomach into a small upper section and a larger bottom section. The top section of your stomach (called the pouch) is where the food you eat will go. The pouch is about the size of a walnut. It holds only about 1 ounce (oz) or 28 grams (g) of food. Because of this you will eat less and lose weight. The second step is the bypass. Your surgeon connects a small part of your small intestine (the jejunum) to a small hole in your pouch. The food you eat will now travel from the pouch into this new opening and into your small intestine. As a result, your body will absorb fewer calories. Gastric bypass can be done in two ways. With open surgery, your surgeon makes a large surgical cut to open your belly. The bypass is done by working on your stomach, small intestine, and other organs. Another way to do this surgery is to use a tiny camera, called a laparoscope. This camera is placed in your belly. The surgery is called laparoscopy . The scope allows the surgeon to see inside your belly. In this surgery: The surgeon makes 4 to 6 small cuts in your belly. The scope and instruments needed to perform the surgery are inserted through these cuts. The camera is connected to a video monitor in the operating room. This allows the surgeon to view inside your belly while doing the operation. Advantages of laparoscopy over open surgery include: Shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery. Less pain. Smaller scars and a lower risk of getting a hernia or infection. This surgery takes about 2 to 4 hours. Why the Procedure is Performed Weight-loss surgery may be an option if you are very obese and have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise. Doctors often use the body mass index (BMI) and health conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to determine which people are most likely to benefit from weight-loss surgery. Gastric bypass surgery is not a quick fix for obesity. It will greatly change your lifestyle. After this surgery, you must eat healthy foods, control portion sizes of what you eat, and exercise . If you do not follow these measures, you may have complications from the surgery and poor weight loss. Be sure to discuss the benefits and risks  with your surgeon. This procedure may be recommended if you have: A BMI of 40 or more. Someone with a BMI of 40 or more is at least 100 pounds (45 kilograms) over their recommended weight. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25. A BMI of 35 or more and a serious medical condition that might improve with weight loss. Some of these conditions are obstructive sleep apnea , type 2 diabetes , and heart disease. Risks Gastric bypass is major surgery and it has many risks. Some of these risks are very serious. You should discuss these risks with your surgeon. Risks for anesthesia and surgery in general include: Allergic reactions to medicines Risks for gastric bypass include: Gastritis (inflamed stomach lining), heartburn, or stomach ulcers Injury to the stomach, intestines, or other organs during surgery Leaking from the line where parts of the stomach have been stapled together Poor nutrition Scarring inside your belly that could lead to a blockage in your bowel in the future Vomiting from eating more than your stomach pouch can hold Before the Procedure Your surgeon will ask you to have tests and visits with other health care providers before you have this surgery. Some of these are: A complete physical exam. Blood tests, ultrasound of your gallbladder, and other tests to make sure you are healthy enough to have surgery. Visits with your doctor to make sure other medical problems you may have, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart or lung problems, are under control. Nutritional counseling. Classes to help you learn what happens during the surgery, what you should expect afterward, and what


Who is the co-director and co-writer of British television shows with Ricky Gervais?

Stephen Merchant wishes America a Happy 4th of July…sort of. | Tellyspotting Stephen Merchant wishes America a Happy 4th of July…sort of. On: July 4, 2016,  By:  Bill Young , In:  Comedy ,  No Comment As co-writer and co-director of BBC’s The Office, Stephen Merchant is best known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais. The British writer, director, radio presenter, stand-up comedian and actor added a London West-End appearance last July to his CV with his first play, The Mentalists by Richard Bean, alongside Steffan Rhodri at the Wyndham Theatre. Known for his brilliant command of the English language, who better to address America on this Fourth of July holiday than the man, whom Ricky Gervais so eloquently likened to both a ‘stick insect with glasses’ and an ‘upright lizard being given electro-shock treatment’. Currently living in Los Angeles, Merchant has probably witnessed his fair share of American celebrations of Independence Day having had guest roles in Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons and American Dad over the last couple of years. Happy Independence Day, America…from Stephen Merchant. Related Posts


Of the 29 letters in the Turkish alphabet, how many are vowels?

Language differences: English - Turkish Mobile The differences between English and Turkish Introduction: Turkish is a member of the Turkic language group and belongs to the larger Altaic family. It is spoken mainly in Turkey and the surrounding regions and has about 70 million native-speakers world-wide. It has borrowed heavily from Persian, Arabic and French. A most significant change in the language happened in 1928. It was in this year that the Ottoman script, a version of the Arabic alphabet, was replaced by the Latin alphabet that is used by English and most of the western languages. At the same time the Turkish Language Association was set up, one of whose tasks was to replace words of Arabic and Persian origin with Turkish equivalents. Turkish is an agglutinative language. This means that endings are added one by one to the root of a word to produce the desired meaning. So an English verb phrase such as You should not have to go would be expressed in Turkish as a single word with go as the root. Alphabet: The Turkish alphabet consists of 29 letters. It lacks the Q, W and X of English, but includes letters with a diacritic, such as Ç. There are 8 vowels and 21 consonants. The English alphabet and writing system cause Turkish students no particular problems. Phonology: A feature of Turkish is vowel harmony. This means that all the vowels in a word have to be of the same general type (vowels produced at the front of the mouth or vowels produced at the back of the mouth). English does not have this feature, and the randomness of vowel sounds in polysyllabic words can be a problem for Turkish speakers. Common specific difficulties include: the inclusion of an extra vowel in words like sport ( > siport) or the omission in words like support ( > sport) and confusion of minimal pairs such as law/low, man / men or kip / keep. As far as consonants are concerned, Turkish students, like most others, have problems with the (/θ/ /ð/) sounds in the words such as then, think and clothes. They struggle also with words or syllables beginning with the /w/ and /v/ sounds, pronouncing vine as wine, or vice versa. Consonant clusters (3 or more consonants together) are rare in Turkish, so learners often stumble over words such as strength or split. The nature of oral English, in which fully-stressed single syllables are given the same duration as two or more unstressed syllables is difficult for Turkish learners. Turkish words are generally stressed on the final or penultimate syllable. They need practice, therefore, in producing the expected intonation patterns of everyday spoken English. Grammar - Verb/Tense: Most aspects of the English verb system have their counterparts in Turkish, so there will be nothing fundamentally unfamiliar to Turkish learners. However, there are differences that may result in interference mistakes. The absence of a separate verb to be leads to mistakes such as My sister doctor. Learners often misuse the continuous tense when in English the simple form is required: I am believing him or I am playing tennis every day. Grammar - Other: In contrast to English, written Turkish follows a Subject-Object-Verb pattern. There are some other word order differences such as 'prepositions' following the noun in Turkish, modal verbs following main verbs, relative clauses preceding the noun they modify. These variations often result in students having difficulty with the placement of elements in longer, more complex English sentences. Turkish has no definite article, and use of the indefinite article does not always coincide with its use in English. So interference mistakes are predictable in this area. Similarly, personal pronouns in Turkish are used much less frequently than in English. Sentences such as John has sold car may be heard. Vocabulary: There are few English-Turkish cognates, and those are mainly words that share French roots. Miscellaneous: Modern Turkish is, and was designed to be, phonetic. This means that a word's spelling can almost certainly be predicted from its pronunciation. And its pronunciation can


What is the next in this sequence: Palatine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Quirinal Hill, Viminal Hill, Esquiline Hill, Caelian Hill, ... ?

The 5 Best Caelian Hill Tours, Trips & Tickets - Rome | Viator Rome ATTRACTIONS See all Caelian Hill Caelian Hill is the most south-eastern hill of the of the famous “Seven Hills of Rome,” which are located east of the river Tiber and form the geographical heart of Rome, within the walls of the ancient city. The other hills are Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Esquiline Hill, Quirinal Hill, Viminal Hill and Palatine Hill, where Romulus founded the city and where the main archaeological remains can still be seen today. The hills were initially not grouped in any way, and only started to interact with each other when denizens began playing religious games and turned the valleys separating them into lively markets named fora in Latin. It wasn’t until the 4th century, however, that the Servian Walls were built to protect newly-formed Rome. In Republican-era Rome, Caelian Hill was reserved to the wealthy; it was a fashionable residential district and the site of many lavish villas. The western slope of the hill is one of the few tranquil and unpopulated places in Rome, seemingly stuck in ancient times. Several ancient churches can be visited on Caelian Hill, including the little known but fascinating 4th century Basilica di San Clemente (burial place of St. Paul’s of the Cross which founded the Passionists and station church of the first Friday in Lent), as well as the circular, 5th century Santo Stefano Rotondo. Visitors can also admire the foundations of the temple Nero erected in honor of his predecessor Claudius and where the 17-year-old Emperor came to the throne. Elegant tree-lined gateways lead to Villa Celimontana, one of Rome’s nicest parks. Practical Info Visitors wishing to visit Caelian Hill can do so by metro (Circo Massimo and Colosseo stations), by tram (line 3) or by bus (route 81). Tours & Tickets


A Hellenist is an expert on subjects pertaining to what?

Hellenistic Greece - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Hellenistic Greece A+E Networks Introduction In 336 B.C., Alexander the Great became the leader of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia. By the time he died 13 years later, Alexander had built an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to India. That brief but thorough empire-building campaign changed the world: It spread Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Historians call this era the “Hellenistic period.” (The word “Hellenistic” comes from the word Hellazein, which means “to speak Greek or identify with the Greeks.”) It lasted from the death of Alexander in 323 B.C. until 31 B.C., when Roman troops conquered the last of the territories that the Macedonian king had once ruled. Google Macedonian Expansion At the end of the Classical period, around 360 B.C., the Greek city-states were weak and disorganized from two centuries of warfare. (First the Athenians fought with the Persians; then the Spartans fought with the Athenians; then the Spartans and the Athenians fought with one another and with the Thebans and the Persians.) All this fighting made it easy for another, previously unexceptional city-state to rise to power: Macedonia, under the assertive rule of King Philip II. Did You Know? Alexander the Great was just 20 years old when he became the leader of Macedonia. Philip and the Macedonians began to expand their territory outward. They were helped along by a number of advances in military technology: long-range catapults, for example, along with pikes called sarissas that were about 16 feet long—long enough for soldiers to use not as projectiles but as spears. King Philip’s generals also pioneered the use of the massive and intimidating infantry formation known as the phalanx. King Philip’s ultimate goal was to conquer Persia and help himself to the empire’s land and riches. He was assassinated in 336 B.C. before he could enjoy the spoils of his victories, but his son Alexander jumped at the chance to take over his father’s imperial project. The new Macedonian king led his troops across the Hellespont into Asia. (When he got there, he plunged an enormous sarissa into the ground and declared the land “spear won.”) From there, Alexander and his armies kept moving. They conquered huge chunks of western Asia and Egypt and pressed on into the Indus Valley. The Hellenistic Age Alexander’s empire was a fragile one, not destined to survive for long. After he died in 323 B.C., his generals (known as the Diadochoi) divided his conquered lands amongst themselves. Soon, those fragments of the Alexandrian empire had become three powerful dynasties: the Seleucids of Syria and Persia, the Ptolemies of Egypt and the Antigonids of Greece and Macedonia. Though these dynasties were not politically united–since Alexander’s death, they were no longer part of any Greek or Macedonian empire–they did share a great deal in common. It is these commonalities, the essential “Greek-ness” of the disparate parts of the Alexandrian world–that historians refer to when they talk about the Hellenistic Age. The Hellenistic states were ruled absolutely by kings. (By contrast, the classical Greek city-states, or polei, had been governed democratically by their citizens.) These kings had a cosmopolitan view of the world, and were particularly interested in amassing as many of its riches as they could. As a result, they worked hard to cultivate commercial relationships throughout the Hellenistic world. They imported ivory, gold, ebony, pearls, cotton, spices and sugar (for medicine) from India; furs and iron from the Far East; wine from Syria and Chios; papyrus, linen and glass from Alexandria; olive oil from Athens; dates and prunes from Babylon and Damaskos; silver from Spain; copper from Cyprus; and tin from as far north as Cornwall and Brittany. They also put their wealth on display for all to see, building elaborate palaces and commissioning art, sculptures and extravagant jewelry. They made huge donations to museums and zoos and they sponsored libraries (the famous librari


What role, first established in May 1947 with the appointment of Walter Winterbottom, was filled in 2008 by Fabio Capello, who replaced Steve McClaren?

England national football team manager England national football team manager Gareth Southgate , the current England national football team manager The role of an England national football team manager was first established in May 1947 with the appointment of Walter Winterbottom . [1] [2] Before this, the England team was selected by the “International Selection Committee”, [2] a process in which the Football Association (FA) would select coaches and trainers from the league to prepare the side for single games, but where all decisions ultimately remained under the control of the committee. [3] A 1–0 defeat by Switzerland prompted FA secretary Stanley Rous to raise Winterbottom from “National Director of coaching” to “Manager”. [1] [4] Eighteen men have occupied the post since its inception; four of those were in short-term caretaker manager roles: Joe Mercer (seven games in charge), Howard Wilkinson (two games, a year apart from one another), Peter Taylor (one game) and Stuart Pearce (one game). In comparison, Winterbottom held the position for the longest to date; a tenure of 16 years, comprising four World Cups and a total of 139 matches. Alf Ramsey is the only manager to have won a major tournament, winning the 1966 World Cup with his “Wingless Wonders”. [5] No other manager has progressed beyond the semi-finals of a major competition before or since, with only two managers achieving a semi-final appearance, Bobby Robson at the 1990 World Cup , and Terry Venables in the 1996 European Championship . Swedish coach Sven-Göran Eriksson became the first foreign manager of the team in January 2001 amid much acrimony; [6] [7] he helped the team to three successive quarter-finals in major championships. Italian manager Fabio Capello replaced Steve McClaren in December 2007, after England failed to qualify for the 2008 European Championship . Capello’s side endured a lacklustre performance during the 2010 World Cup , but the FA confirmed that he would remain in the role. [8] However, Capello resigned in February 2012, following a disagreement with the FA over their removal of John Terry ‘s captaincy. [9] He was replaced, on a caretaker basis, by Stuart Pearce , [10] before Roy Hodgson was named as Capello’s permanent replacement in May 2012. [11] Hodgson’s contract finished on the 27 June 2016 as England were knocked out of UEFA Euro 2016 by Iceland in the round of 16. [12] Sam Allardyce was announced as his successor a month later, [13] but subsequently left the role after just one competitive match. [14] He was replaced on a caretaker basis by England Under-21 coach and former England international defender Gareth Southgate , whose position was made permanent after four matches. [15] The England manager’s job is subject to intense press scrutiny, often including revelations about the incumbent’s private life. [16] [17] Due to the high level of expectation of both the public and media the role has been described as “the impossible job” [3] [18] or compared in importance in national culture to that of the British Prime Minister . [19] [20] Contents Role Former England manager Fabio Capello appointed only one Englishman on his coaching staff. The England manager’s role means he has sole responsibility for all on-the-field elements of the England team. Among other activities, this includes selecting the national team squad, the starting team, captain , tactics , substitutes and penalty -takers. Before 1946, the “Select Committee” (as appointed by the FA) would manage all issues barring the actual match day team selection, formation and tactics which was left to the head coach for the event. However interference was common, and not only from the FA. After the Second World War, with the relaunch of competitive international calendar, the manager’s role expanded to take in all elements: from the selection of hotel and training camp venues, through to food and travel arrangements. The manager is given a free hand in selecting his coaching (“back room”) staff. For example, in 2008 Fabio Capello appointed four Italians ( Franco Baldi


After Mao Zedong, chairman of the Communist Party of China, launched the Cultural Revolution on 16 May 1966, he attempted to mobilise China's youth, who formed what groups around the country?

China: Youth and the Cultural Revolution | Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal China: Youth and the Cultural Revolution For more on the Chinese Revolution, click HERE . By Graham Milner The revolution that brought the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to power in 1949 marked the second great breach, after the Russian Revolution of October 1917, in the 20th century imperialist world order, and initiated a process that was to remove from the capitalist orbit the most populous nation in the world, containing over a quarter of its population.[1] The revolution of 1949 aroused vast expectations not only among China's popular masses, but also among the peoples of the Third World as a whole, and indeed among the socialist-minded everywhere.[2] However, by the end of the 20th century, communism had been overturned in Eastern Europe and the USSR, while in China a largely discredited, authoritarian, Stalinist regime had virtually abandoned anything more than a nominal adherence to socialist ideals. So what went wrong? In China, one of the central events that occurred between the 1949 revolution and the crushing of the movement for socialist democracy in 1989 was the experience of the ``Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution''. This volcanic event lasted from 1966-1976 (ending only with the death of Mao Zedong and the fall of the ``Gang of Four''), but the period of greatest upheaval was concentrated between 1966 and 1969. C.L. Chiou, in his reasonably balanced analysis of the Cultural Revolution published in the mid-1970s,[3] divides the schools of intepretation of it into three: one holding that the event marked a crisis in legitimacy of the regime similar to those prefiguring the ``end of a dynasty'' in Chinese history; a second defining the events as a conscious policy move on Mao's part, and over which Mao exercised control throughout; and the third (to which Chiou himself subscribes) in which Mao is seen as only partly in control, not acting in accordance with a preordained plan, but not the victim of a crisis situation either.[4] Power struggle The Cultural Revolution can perhaps best be understood not so much in terms of the ideological labels used by the Mao faction during the course of the struggle, but more in terms of a fairly ruthless power struggle between Mao's group in the party and the army on the one hand, and his more conservative opponents on the other -- leading figures among whom, such as Liu Shao-chi and Deng Xiaping, were ousted from their positions. Looking back on the literature of the time, it is interesting to note that the lexicon of the Mao faction, and the Maoist regime's conceptual understanding of what the struggle was about, was taken over, often more or less uncritically, by Western observers situated on the left politically. Fred Halliday, an editor of the London-based New Left Review, saw no problem in drawing a parallel between Mao's ``Red Guards'' and the revolutionary May 4th student movement of 1919.[5] The US Monthly Review editors, while not uncritical of the Cultural Revolution, nevertheless endorsed it as a legitimate fight against bureaucratic degeneration, a view rejected by their US Trotskyist critics.[6] Some left-liberal commentators, such as the Committee of Concerned Asian Scholars, accepted in essence the claims of the Chinese regime that the Cultural Revolution was primarily an exercise in shifting the ``ideological-cultural superstructure'' more in line with the ``socio-economic base'', in accordance with Mao's notion, expressed in the 1950s, that the class struggle should continue to be sharply prosecuted in the transitional period between capitalism and socialism.[7] Some conservative observers have attempted to explain these remarkable events, which brought China to the brink of civil war, in psychological terms. Robert Jay Lifton's studies have focused on the methods of ``thought control'', or ``brainwashing'', in China -- familiar notions from Cold War discourse. The phenomena considered in the Cultural Revolution are linked with the various earlier Maoist ``rectif


What is the name of the cathedral in Krakow where Poland's kings and heroes are buried?

Krakow Cathedral | The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, Poland   Wawel Cathedral in   Krakow The Wawel Cathedral, Katedra Wawelska in Polish, was the    coronation site of Polish monarchs and remains Poland's most    important national sanctuary. Thanks to its 1000-year-old    history and numerous treasures the Krakow cathedral is    arguably the most interesting place in the whole country,    with the adjacent Wawel Royal Castle being the close second.    Its present 14th-century walls shelter a great variety of    top-class objects of art, from Gothic to Renaissance to    Baroque to Classicist to Modern. It is also the burial ground of most Polish royalty as well as the    greatest national heroes, two poets, four saints and    countless Krakow bishops.  Treasures of the Wawel Cathedral  The center of the Wawel Cathedral's nave is occupied by the    1630 mausoleum of St. Stanislav, Poland's saint patron, the    11th-century Krakow bishop murdered by King Boleslav II    (1058–1079). The martyr’s silver coffin (circa 1670) is    adorned with 12 relief scenes from his life and posthumous    miracles. Marble tombs of four 17th-century Krakow prelates    accompany their saint predecessor's chapel-mausoleum.  The chancel of the   Wawel Cathedral in the mid-19th century with the mausoleum of   St. Stanislav in the background. Near the main entrance to cathedral, between pillars on the    right side of the nave, there is an excellent 15th-century    late-Gothic sarcophagus of King Vladislav II Jagiello    (1386–1434) of red Hungarian marble. And on the left side it    is mirrored by the 1906 good imitation of a Gothic    sarcophagus by way of a symbolic tomb of King Vladislav III    Warnenczyk (1434–1444) whose body wasn't found on the    battlefield at Varna. At the end of the north aisle there is    the mid-l4th-century sandstone sarcophagus, the cathedral’s    oldest, of King Vladislav I the Short (1320–1333). His son,    King Casimir III Great (1333–1370), has his tomb on the    other side of the High Altar, across the nave, at the end of    the south aisle. The late-l4th-century red marble    sarcophagus ranks among Europe's best sculptures of the    period. In the middle of the south aisle one finds the 1902    sarcophagus of Queen-Saint Jadwiga (1384–1399) carved in    white Carrara marble with her grave insignia, wooden scepter    and orb, displayed near by.


"When they had hits with ""Bills, Bills, Bills"" and ""Say My Name"", Beyonc Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett were known as what?"

Destiny's Child Biography, Destiny's Child Music, Destiny's Child News, Destiny's Child Photos and more - KeepVid Music Artist NEWS Destiny's Child rose to become one of the most popular female R&B groups of the late '90s, eventually rivaling even TLC in terms of blockbuster commercial success. Their accomplishments came in spite of several abrupt personnel changes, which were accompanied by heated, well-publicized feuds in the media and the courts. In fact, for a time, Destiny's Child were known for that drama just as much as their music. Once the group stabilized again, though, they emerged with even more hitmaking power than ever before.         Destiny's Child were formed in Houston, Texas, in 1990, when original members Beyoncé Knowles and LaTavia Roberson were just nine years old; the two met at an audition and became friends, and Knowles' father Mathew set about developing an act based on their singing and rapping, taking their name from a passage in the Book of Isaiah. Beyoncé's cousin Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland joined the group in 1992, and shortly thereafter they landed an appearance on Star Search, where they performed a rap song. The quartet's lineup was finalized (for the time being) when LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, and they spent the next few years working their way up from the Houston club scene, eventually opening for artists like SWV, Dru Hill, and Immature. Finally, in 1997, Destiny's Child were offered a recording contract by Columbia.         The group made its recorded debut on 1997's "Killing Time," a song included on the soundtrack of the blockbuster Men in Black. Their self-titled debut album was released in early 1998, featuring production by Wyclef Jean and Jermaine Dupri, among others. Its lead single, the Jean-produced "No No No," was a smash hit, selling over a million copies and topping the R&B charts. The follow-up singles -- "With Me" and "Get on the Bus," the latter of which was taken from the soundtrack of Why Do Fools Fall in Love? -- didn't quite duplicate the success of "No No No," although Destiny's Child would eventually go platinum (after the group's later success). Destiny's Child reentered the studio quickly, bringing in producer Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs to handle the majority of their next record. Lead single "Bills, Bills, Bills" became the group's first number one pop hit (and second R&B number one) in the summer of 1999 and, paced by its success, the accompanying album, The Writing's on the Wall, entered the charts at number six upon its release.         That was just the beginning of the group's breakout success. The second single, "Bug a Boo," didn't perform as well, but the third single, "Say My Name," was another massive hit, their biggest so far; it hit number one on both the pop and R&B charts for three weeks apiece in early 2000, and made Destiny's Child a pop-cultural phenomenon. However, at the peak of "Say My Name"'s popularity, the group splintered. In December 1999, Roberson and Luckett attempted to split with manager Mathew Knowles, charging that he kept a disproportionate share of the band's profits, attempted to exert too much control, and unfairly favored his daughter and niece. While they never intended to leave the group, relations naturally grew strained, and when the video for "Say My Name" premiered in February 2000, many fans (not to mention Roberson and Luckett) were surprised to find two new members -- Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin -- joining Knowles and Rowland. Infuriated, Roberson and Luckett took legal action in March, suing both Knowles and their former bandmates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties. A war of words followed in the press; meanwhile, the next Destiny's Child single, "Jumpin' Jumpin'," hit the Top Ten, and The Writing's on the Wall went on to sell a whopping eight million copies.         The personnel-turnover drama still wasn't over; in July 2000, just five months after joining, Farrah Franklin split with the group. The official reason was that Franklin missed several promotional


If you take any number, double it, add 10, divide by 2, and subtract your original number, what will the answer be?

Some number Tricks Some number Tricks Your answer should be 3. Do the algebra to explain it: Take a number: Let x = the number Double it: 2x Divide by 2: x + 3 Subtract your original number: 3 That's why your answer is 3. The Number 4 Trick The same basic trick also works with 4. Take a number. Your answer should be 4. Do the algebra to explain it... The Number 5 Trick Ask somebody to think of a number and keep it secret. Then ask that person to double the secret number and then multiply by 5. Ask for the total. Whatever the total is, knock off the last digit and you will have the secret number        the person mentally chose at the start. The Number 37 Trick


abyssal zone | geology | Britannica.com Abyssal zone bottom water Abyssal zone, portion of the ocean deeper than about 2,000 m (6,600 feet) and shallower than about 6,000 m (20,000 feet). The zone is defined mainly by its extremely uniform environmental conditions, as reflected in the distinct life forms inhabiting it. The upper boundary between the abyssal zone and the overlying bathyal zone is conveniently defined as the depth at which the water temperature is 4° C (39° F); this depth varies between 1,000 and 3,000 m. Waters deeper than 6,000 m are treated separately as the hadal realm by ecologists. The abyssal realm is the largest environment for Earth life, covering 300,000,000 square km (115,000,000 square miles), about 60 percent of the global surface and 83 percent of the area of oceans and seas. Abyssal waters originate at the air-sea interface in polar regions, principally the Antarctic. There, the cold climate produces sea ice and residual cold brine. Because of its high density, the brine sinks and slowly flows along the bottom toward the Equator. Abyssal salinities range narrowly between 34.6 and 35.0 parts per thousand, and temperatures are mostly between 0° and 4° C (32° and 39° F). Pressure increases by about one atmosphere (approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch at sea level) with each 10-metre increment in depth; thus, abyssal pressures range between 200 and 600 atmospheres. Pressure presents few problems for abyssal animals, however, because the pressures within their bodies are the same as those outside them. The concentrations of nutrient salts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and silica are very uniform in abyssal waters and are much higher than in overlying waters. This is because abyssal and hadal waters are the reservoir for the salts from decomposed biological materials that settle downward from upper zones, and the lack of sunlight prevents their uptake by photosynthesis. The oxygen content of abyssal water depends entirely upon the amounts dissolved into it at its polar site of origin and the absence of photosynthesis, which precludes the introduction of new oxygen at depth. Abyssal waters retain several cubic centimetres of dissolved oxygen per litre, because the sparse animal populations do not consume oxygen faster than it is introduced into the abyssal zone. Abyssal life is concentrated at the seafloor, however, and the water nearest the floor may be essentially depleted in oxygen. Similar Topics


The Unasur Constitutive Treaty, signed on 23 May 2008 in Braslia, Brazil, founded what international body?

Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations - Wikisource, the free online library Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations From Wikisource Jump to: navigation , search Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations Source: Ministry of External Relations of Brazil: Text of the Treaty 202884Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations The Republic of Argentina, the Republic of Bolivia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Ecuador, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of Paraguay, the Republic of Peru, the Republic of Suriname, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Contents PREAMBLE[ edit ] BASED on the shared history and solidarity of our multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural nations, which have fought for the emancipation and unity of South America, honouring the vision of those who forged our independence and freedom in favour of that union and the building of a common future; INSPIRED by the Cusco Declaration (December 8th, 2004), the Brasilia Declaration (September 30th, 2005) and the Cochabamba Declaration (December 9th, 2006); AFFIRMING their determination to build a South American identity and citizenship and to develop an integrated regional space in the political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, energy and infrastructure dimensions, for the strengthening of Latin America and Caribbean unity; CONVINCED that the South American integration and South American unity are necessary to promote the sustainable development and wellbeing of our peoples, and to contribute to the solution of the problems which still affect our region, such as persistent poverty, social exclusion and inequality; CERTAIN that integration is a decisive step towards the strengthening of multilateralism and the rule of law in international relations in order to achieve a multipolar, balanced and just world, in which the sovereign equality of States and a culture of peace prevail and in a world free of nuclear weapons and of weapons of mass destruction; CONFIRMING that both South American integration and the South American union are based on the guiding principles of: unlimited respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and inviolability of States; self-determination of the peoples; solidarity; cooperation; peace; democracy, citizen participation and pluralism; universal, interdependent and indivisible human rights; reduction of asymmetries and harmony with nature for a sustainable development; UNDERSTANDING that South American integration should be achieved through an innovative process, which would include the progress achieved so far by the MERCOSUR and CAN processes, as well as the experiences of Chile, Guyana and Suriname, and which goes beyond the convergence among them; CONSCIOUS that the process of building a South American integration and union is ambitious in its strategic objectives and will be flexible and gradual in its implementation, ensuring that each State honour its commitments according to its own reality; RATIFYING that fully functioning democratic institutions and the unrestricted respect for human rights are essential conditions for building a common future of peace, economic and social prosperity and for the development of integration processes among the Member States; AGREE: Article 1 Constitution Of UNASUR[ edit ] The States Party to this Treaty decide to constitute the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) as an entity with international juridical character. Article 2 Objective[ edit ] The objective of the South American Union of Nations is to build, in a participatory and consensual manner, an integration and union among its peoples in the cultural, social, economic and political fields, prioritizing political dialogue, social policies, education, energy, infrastructure, financing and the environment, among others, with a view to eliminating socioeconomic inequality, in order to achieve social inclusion and participation of civi


Whose address is 9 Downing Street, London, next to that of the Prime Minister of the UK?

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - New World Encyclopedia Prime Minister of the United Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Government of the United Kingdom Office of the Prime Minister Style Monarch of the United Kingdom by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the House of Commons. Term length At Her Majesty's pleasure, [1] so long as General Elections are held no more than five years apart. [2] Inaugural holder as First Lord of the Treasury and de facto first Prime Minister. Formation www.number10.gov.uk The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is, in practice, the political leader of the United Kingdom . He or she acts as the head of Her Majesty's Government and like other Prime Ministers in Westminster Systems is (along with his or her Cabinet) the de facto wielder of executive powers in the British Government, exercising many of the executive functions nominally vested in the Sovereign, often summed-up under the label of "royal prerogative." According to constitutional convention, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (which he or she heads) are accountable for their actions to Parliament, of which (by convention) they are members. Contents The development of the office of Prime Minister coincides with the rise of democracy in the United Kingdom. Background Historically, the monarch's chief minister (if, as was not always the case, any one person could be singled out as such) might have held any of a number of offices: Lord Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury , Lord High Steward, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Privy Seal, or Secretary of State among others. With the emergence, in the eighteenth century, of government by a cabinet of these ministers, its head came in time to be called the "Prime Minister," often abbreviated to PM (sometimes also "Premier" or "First Minister"). To this day the Prime Minister always also holds one or more of the more ministerial positions (since 1905 it has always been that of First Lord of the Treasury). Sir Robert Walpole is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister in the modern sense; although adoption of the phrase "Prime Minister" in any formal or official sense did not come until many years later (indeed, at Walpole's time it would have been seen as an insult). (Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is often considered the first to officially bear the label; see "The office" below.) The Prime Minister is appointed by the Sovereign, who is bound by constitutional convention to choose the individual most likely to command the support of the House of Commons (normally, the leader of the party with a majority in that body). Should the Prime Minister lose the confidence of the House of Commons (indicated, for example, by the passage of a no confidence motion), he or she is morally obliged by similar conventions either to resign (in which case the Sovereign can try to find another Prime Minister who has the House's confidence) or to request the monarch to call a general election. Since the premiership is in some small sense still a de facto position, the office's powers are mainly a matter of custom rather than law, deriving from the incumbent's ability to give the sovereign binding advice on the appointment of Cabinet colleagues, as well as from certain uses of the royal prerogative which may be exercised directly by the Prime Minister, or by the Monarch on the Prime Minister's advice. Some commentators have pointed out that, in practice, the powers of the office are subject to very few checks, especially in an era when Parliament and the Cabinet are seen as unwilling to challenge dominant Prime Ministers as they are bound by a policy of collective cabinet responsibility. History The bulk of the power over the parliament of the United Kingdom has historically been vested in the Sovereign, acting on the advice of bodies such as Parliament and the Privy Council. Over several years, the Cabinet evolved from the Privy Council, as the monarch began the practice of consulting a few confidential advi


Rapa Nui Map of Easter Island Chile and Easter Island Map and Information - World Atlas Easter Island Description Easter Island History Rapa Nui, or Easter Island as it is known today, is a Polynesian island positioned in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 3,510 km (2,180 mi) west of continental Chile . Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands, with its nearest inhabited neighbor (Pitcairn Island), located some 2,075 km (1,289.35 mi) to the west. Its history is captivating and mysterious to this day mainly because of the nearly 900 (still surviving) monumental statues, called Moai, created by the early Rapanui people. Over the centuries Easter Island and its durable inhabitants lived through colonialism, epidemics, food shortages, internal wars and slave raids....and they still survive. Archaeologists believe that the initial inhabitants arrived between 700–1000, and they journeyed here in canoes or catamarans from the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia. Important remnants of that culture are the massive Moai statues, reportedly representing deified ancestors. Most early settlements were located along the coastline and Moai were erected there so they could watch over their descendants, with their backs toward the spirit world in the sea. Like most cultures. as population increased different factions surfaced, and internal war was inevitable. On Easter Sunday, 1722, Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen arrived, named it Easter Island. He later reported the island was lined with massive stone statues. In 1770 that was still the case when two Spanish ships sailed in. Captain Felipe Gonzalez y Haedo claimed Easter Island for Spain and renamed it San Carlos. He also reported the island lined with statues When James Cook visited in 1774, he noted that several Moai were lying face down. History reports that Moai toppling continued into the 1820s because of fierce internal fighting, and the British ship HMS Blossom reported seeing no standing statues in 1825 In the 1860s slave raiders from Peru captured 1,500 men and women, half of the island's population. Later those same raiders spread smallpox to the island; a disease that eventually caused a fatal epidemic in the Marquesas islands. A few years later, tuberculosis, introduced by whalers, killed 25% of the remaining population. In the following years, the managers of a sheep ranch and missionaries started buying the newly available lands of the deceased, and this led to great confrontations between natives and settlers. In the 1870s, because of unsolveable disputes, missionaries evacuated most of the Rapanui population to the Gambier islands. By the end of the decade a mere 100 people lived on the island, and much of its cultural knowledge had been lost. Easter Island was annexed by Chile on September 9, 1888, and the validity of that land grab is still contested by some of the Rapanui to this day. At that time the surviving Rapanui were confined to the settlement of Hanga Roa. The rest of the island was rented to the Williamson-Balfour Company as a sheep farm. In 1914 British citizen Katherine Routeledge visited for a yearlong expedition. It was the first in-depth study of local artifacts and inhabitants. She and her team found connections between elders’ tattoos and the Moai. She detailed the clan system in a 1919 book called "The Mystery of Easter Island" In the mid-1950s Thor Heyerdahl organized the Norwegian Archaeological Expedition to Easter Island. After several months on the island the expedition published two large volumes of scientific reports In 1995 an airport was constructed and the island was then managed by the Chilean Navy. In 1966, Chile declared Easter Island a province and the Rapanui given Chilean citizenship Today tourism is the major industry, and although isolated and a bit difficult to reach, thousands visit here to experience for themselves the culture and mystery that is Easter Island.


What is the shape of a standard dart board?

The Dartboard The Dartboard It's the playing area -- get to know it! The Darting environment consists of a couple of elements, which all center around the dartboard itself. The dartboard, the throwing area, and lighting are all important factors. They also differ between different darts styles. Hard-Tip: Regulation size: 17-3/4" diameter. That's the full board. 17-3/4" (call it 18") is the side of the full board to the edge. 13-1/4" is the diameter of the playable area. Soft-Tip: Regulation size: 15-1/2" diameter. 15" is the diameter of the playable area. Practice Boards Various practice boards are made. In steel-tip darts one common format is to reduce the thickness the trip and double rings to 1/2 size to make hitting them 2x as hard. Other practice boards are similar, but can add bull (or smaller) targets in the center of each bed -- put a bull anywhere on the board -- to give you a specific target in each bed. In some places these practice boards are referred to as Champion boards. Other times -- those things are even worse: Champion Boards Champion boards have a smaller overall diameter than standard boards, as well as having smaller double and trip areas. 13" is a common size for bristle & electronic boards. The triple and double areas and the bull are also reduced size -- usually 1/2 regular size -- in these boards. A regulation dartboard is divided into 20 numbered segments and a bullseye. Each of the segments and the bullseye are divided into different regions. These regions are called the beds of a dartboard. Each segment is divided into inner (skinny) and outer (fat) singles segments. The inner ring dividing the inner and outer singles segments is the triples area. The outer ring dividing the outer singles segment from  the board is doubles. The bullseye is divided into an outer bull and an center inner bull. Different games treat the two bullseye regions differently: Bullseye 50 points. Outer bull single 25 points, Inner Bull double 50 points. In written nomenclature you will often see prefixes of S for Single, D for Double and T for Trips/Triples when describing the segment to aim for. T20 == 60 points, etc. If you see a 25 or 50 it is a reference to a Bullseye, and D25 would be a Double Bull. Looking at the dartboard in quadrants, the 4 quadrants contain the following segments (including the overlapped segments and the top/bottom/left/right): Upper Right: 20 1 18 4 13 6 Upper Left: 20 5 12 9 14 11 Lower Right: 6 10 15 2 17 3 Lower Left: 11 8 16 7 19 3 Left: 20 5 12 9 14 11 8 16 7 19 3 Right: 20 1 18 4 13 6 10 15 2 17 3 Throwing Area The important dimensions are from the Center of the Bull to the floor, and from the Face of the board to the toe (foul) line, measured along the floor. You can verify everything all right is by checking the distance along the diagonal from the center of the bull to the foul line. In fencing it's called the Piste, the "piece" or "strip", which is where the fencers go at it. In darts, the name isn't so grand; it's The Throwing Area. However, darts does have a cool name ... the Oche, which rhymes with Hockey. That's the name of the line. In pro tournaments it is done by placing a board on the floor at the limit of the throwing area, so you always can feel and know where the line is. In ordinary situations it is just a sticker on the floor, which the front of your foot can't be forward of it's front edge. Similar to disc golf, your feet can land in front of the throwing line -- but only after your dart has hit the board! That is a legal shot, but if your foot hits first it's a foul. Bristle Board: 5'8" to the Bull, 7' 9-1/4" to the Face. 9' 7-3/8" Diagonal. Electronic Board: 5'8" to the Bull, 8' to the Face, 9' 9-13/16" Diagonal. The Foul Line should be 2 feet wide. The following dimensions are for a traditional steel-tip board: Inner Bull -- 1/2" diameter Double Ring -- 1/4" Wide -- 4-1/4" radius Triple Ring -- 1/4" Wide -- 6-11/16" radius In reality the BDO defines board sizes in millimeters and I converted the BDO sizes to inches for convenience. How large are the targe


Which vehicle maker has marketed models called Transit, KA, Focus, Fiesta, Laser and Falcon?

Top 10 American Cars Not Sold in America - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Evan Andrews on June 30, 2010 in Misc | 27,320 Views | 30 Responses It comes as little surprise that there are certain foreign-made cars that aren’t sold in the United States. From the Nissan Skyline to certain special editions of the BMW M3, there are plenty of high performance machines that the Germans and the Japanese don’t market to Americans . But what’s not as well known are the countless American-name cars only sold abroad. Whether repackaged versions of cars sold stateside, new incarnations of 1960s classics, or completely original designs, there are plenty of cars put out by Chevy, Ford, and their foreign subsidiaries that are only marketed and sold overseas. Here are ten of the most notable examples: 10. Chevy Montana/Tornado Sold in: South America, Mexico, South Africa (as the Opel Corsa) Coupe-utility cars like the infamous Chevy El Camino fell out of fashion in the U.S. in the late 80s, but they continue to be successful in the world market, especially in the more rugged terrain of places like Australia and Mexico. The Chevy Montana, a truck-car hybrid sold in Latin America, is one of the most notable examples. Production was started in 2003 in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, and since then it’s been one of the better-selling vehicles in its class. The Montana (which is sold as the Tornado in the Mexican market) is based on a design previously used by Opel, a German subsidiary of General Motors, for a car called the Corsa, and it’s still marketed under that name in some places. The car is meant to serve as a family-friendly alternative to a more heavy-duty truck (the Montana only sports front wheel drive and a 1.8 liter engine at best), but still be sporty enough to handle reasonably rough terrain. 9. Chevy/Buick Sail Sold in: China, Argentina (as the Chevy Corsa) The Chevy Sail is a General Motors car that is marketed primarily in China. Like the Montana, it’s also based on the Corsa, a car manufactured by Opel that’s prevalent nearly everywhere in the world except the U.S. and Canada. The Sail is both sold and assembled in China by Shanghai GM, where it is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. It’s also exported to Argentina, where it’s marketed as the Chevy Corsa. Previously, the Chinese Sail was marketed as a Buick, but in 2005 it was rebadged with the Chevy name, and it has since enjoyed moderate success, mainly thanks to an ever-increasing demand for small, economical vehicles in urban markets. The Sail is advertised as a practical option for families, and it’s gained a decent reputation in China as a result of its safety ratings, fuel-efficient 1.2-liter engine, and ultra-cheap $8,400 price tag. The 2010 version, known as the New Sail, is the first GM car completely designed and manufactured in China. It’s expected to be a big success, but there are still no plans for an American version. 8. Pontiac Matiz/Chevy Spark Sold in: China (as Chevy Spark), Europe (as Daewoo Matiz), Mexico (as Pontiac Matiz) The Chevy Spark/Pontiac Matiz is a small 5-door hatchback sold throughout the world. It was originally designed and built by Daewoo, a subsidiary of GM based in South Korea, and it began being sold there and in Europe (as the M100) in 1998. Although it’s technically a Korean product, GM markets the car as the Chevy Spark in China, where American cars tend to sell well, and as the Pontiac Matiz in Mexico. The car proved especially popular in the Asian market, where it was at the center of a particularly heated legal dispute: in 2005, GM sued the Chinese manufacturer Chery, alleging that they had pirated the design of the Spark for use in a remarkably similar car called the QQ. All controversy aside, the Spark remains one of the first Chevy-branded minicars to be released, and rumor has it that it might finally make its way to the American market in 2011. 7. Ford Everest/Ford Ranger Sold in: Latin America, Asia, India, and the Caribbean Not all of these American-branded international cars are small, eco-friendly hatchbacks. I


Leslie Neilsen starred in which series of 3 ? 19 ?? Films?

Leslie Nielsen, star of The Naked Gun films, dies aged 84 - Telegraph Film news Leslie Nielsen, star of The Naked Gun films, dies aged 84 Leslie Nielsen, the actor best known for playing the accident-prone detective  Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun comedy films, has died. He was 84. By Murray Wardrop 7:36AM GMT 29 Nov 2010 The Canadian-born star died from complications from pneumonia at a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at around 5.30pm local time with his wife Barbaree at his bedside. During a career spanning six decades, Nielsen started out as a serious actor but traded his dramatic persona for comedy after starring in the 1980 film Airplane!. The movie’s success led to him being cast as Detective Drebin in the television show Police Squad – a spoof of Dragnet and other crime series. Despite warm reviews, the series was axed by ABC after just four episodes but its makers successfully converted it into the film The Naked Gun, which became a box office hit. Its success led to sequels The Naked Gun 2 1/2 and The Naked Gun 33 1/3, in which Nielsen starred alongside George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson and Priscilla Presley. Related Articles Leslie Nielsen: most notable roles 29 Nov 2010 In all, he appeared in more than 100 films and was honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. "We are saddened by the passing of beloved actor Leslie Nielsen, probably best remembered as Lt. Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun series of pictures, but who enjoyed a more than 60-year career in motion pictures and television," said his agent John Kelly. Although not his original calling in film, Nielsen’s role as a detective was in his blood as he was the son of a Canadian mounted policeman. Born on February 11, 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Nielsen grew up in Canada and served as a tailgunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force and as a radio disc jockey before studying acting in Toronto and then in New York City. He got his first big break in 1950 with a Studio One television appearance, and came to Hollywood in 1954 to star in the film The Vagabond King for Casablanca director Michael Curtiz. The film, which Nielsen later referred to as The Vagabond Turkey, flopped, but he caught the eye of producer Nicholas Nayfack who offered him to audition for a role in the science fiction film Forbidden Planet. Its success saw Nielsen signed to a long-term contract by MGM and he built a reputation for playing authority figures such as the captain of the ill-fated cruise ship in the 1972 feature The Poseidon Adventure. But later generations will best remember the silver-haired actor for his deadpan performances in Airplane! and the Naked Gun trilogy. His hallmark became perfectly-timed delivery of deadpan lines like "Nice beaver", in Naked Gun as his girlfriend, played by Presley, stood above him on a ladder clutching a stuffed animal. Nielsen also appeared in the 1996 spoof Spy Hard as Agent WD-40, and in 1998's Wrongfully Accused, a parody of The Fugitive. More recent acting roles included playing a buffoonish president in the 2003 Hollywood parody Scary Movie 3 and its 2006 sequel. But Nielsen also had a serious side. During the 1990s, he took to the stage in Darrow, a one-man drama about legendary "attorney for the damned" Clarence Darrow. "I didn't want to go ahead and be pegged for doing only comedy, although comedy is burgeoning," he said in an interview. "I'd like to see how far I can stretch and keep on doing dumb and stupid (comedy) and drama and if possible be accepted at both. “There's a line with an audience you can't always cross over. Sometimes, they only want to see you being funny." Nielsen married four times, first to Monica Boyer, followed by Sandy Ullman, Brooks Oliver and Barbaree Earl. He had two daughters with his second wife, Thea and Maura. Start your free 30 day Amazon Prime trial»


Jason Lee Scott, Zack Taylor, Billy Cranston, Trini Kwan and Kimberly Hart were the orignal members of which group?

Kimberly Hart | Ultimate Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ultimate Pop Culture Wiki Kimberly Ann Hart was a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. She was played by actress Amy Jo Johnson . Kimberly is best remembered as the original Pink Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers . She was also played by Johnson in the pre-television pilot as "Kimberly" (the surname didn't come until the series). Kimberly also appears in the video game Power Rangers: Super Legends . Contents Edit Kimberly was one of the original five Power Rangers chosen by Zordon when Rita Repulsa attacked Earth following her release from containment. Her four teammates were also her closest friends; Jason Lee Scott , Zack Taylor , Billy Cranston and Trini Kwan . Kimberly received the Pterodactyl Power Coin and the Pterodactyl Dinozord, thus becoming the Pink Power Ranger. She was a capable gymnast and would later show that she also has some musical and artistic talent. Kimberly was also an avid gardener, which would lead to her being in charge of designing Angel Grove High's float for a parade. She once, in the episode "Different Drum", taught an aerobics class while using American Sign Language to interpret for a student with a disability. Kimberly starts the series as a typical valley girl , but with a heightened awareness for her friends. Throughout the series, she is the member of the team most likely to fire off a sarcastic or witty retort. Though as MMPR progresses, she becomes a more friendly and kind hearted person. Skull , one of the local bullies, had a crush on her until she became involved with Tommy Oliver . It is revealed in the episode The Green Candle that they both have feelings for each other when Tommy asked her to the dance right after they kiss and she says yes. Kimberly told Tommy right before he kissed her that she misses him a lot after Rita Repulsa took away his powers to be a Power Ranger. However in Season 3, it is shown that Skull still had some feelings for Kimberly when she was placed under a spell that made her—albeit briefly—reject Tommy. When the spell was broken, Kimberly offered to dance with Skull during a "Lover's Ball" held at the Juice Bar later that day. This to date is the only canonical representation of genuine emotional sincerity between Kimberly and Skullovitch. All the members of the team possessed unique fighting styles. She used a blend of gymnastic maneuvers followed by punches, elbows and kicks. She often used the environment around her as a springboard for her attacks. Kimberly was often called upon to finish off monsters with physically visible weaknesses such as the Terror Toad's second mouth once he had been weakened by losing his horn and the Snizzard’s golden apple on top of its head. In Season 3, Kimberly becomes the Pink Ninja Ranger. Midway through Season 3, Amy Jo Johnson requested that Kimberly be written off the show. The character was accommodated with a 10-episode story arc focused on Kimberly, leading up to her departure. Kimberly was replaced by Katherine Hillard . The veteran Ranger was targeted for elimination when Katherine, under Rita's spell, stole her power coin, granting her access to the Ninjazords. The coin being in the hands of evil also served to drain Kimberly of her life force as the Ninja Powers were linked directly to the life of the Ranger, unlike the Dinosaur-based power set. To take advantage of this, Rita launched a campaign to keep Kim overexerted in battle, knowing that, at the same time, she was focusing all of her personal time to gymnastics training for the Pan Globals. Her coach, the famous Gunthar Schmidt, grew increasingly impatient with Kimberly's apparent lack of dedication to her training. On one occasion, Kimberly trained late at Ernie's Gym and Juice Bar after hours and, depleted, she fell from atop the balance beam. She is discovered unconscious on the balance beam mat by Katherine which overrides the evil spell she is under. Katherine calls '911' and Kimberly is hospitalized. She recovered, but almost abandoned her gymnastics trainin