In Roman mythology, who were 'Aglaia', 'Euphrosyne', and 'Thalia'?

ALGAEA (Aglaia) - Greek Goddess Charis of Beauty & Glory [1.2] ZEUS & EUNOMIA (Orphic Hymn 60) OFFSPRING [1.1] EUKLEIA , EUTHENIA , EUPHEME , PHILOPHROSYNE (by Hephaistos ) (Orphic Rhapsodies Frag) ENCYCLOPEDIA AGLAEA (Aglaia). Charis, the personification of Grace and Beauty. Homer, without giving her any other name, describes a Charis as the wife of Hephaestus. (Il. xviii. 382.) Hesiod (Theog. 945) calls the Charis who is the wife of Hephaestus, Aglaia, and the youngest of the Charites. (Comp. Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1148.) According to the Odyssey, on the other hand, Aphrodite was the wife of Hephaestus, from which we may infer, if not the identity of Aphrodite and Charis, at least a close connexion and resemblance in the notions entertained about the two divinities. Sostratus (ap. Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1665) relates that Aphrodite and the three Charites, Pasithea, Cale, and Euphrosyne, disputed about their beauty with one another, and when Teiresias awarded the prize to Cale he was changed by Aphrodite into an old woman, but Cale rewarded him with a beautiful head of hair and took him to Crete. The name Cale in this passage has led some critics to think that Homer also (Il. xviii. 393) mentions the names of two Charites, Pasithea and Cale, and that kalê should accordingly be written by a capital initial. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. ALTERNATE NAMES Hephaestus, Thetis and Charis, Greco-Roman fresco from Pompeii C1st A.D., Naples National Archaeological Museum Homer, Iliad 18. 382 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) : "Thetis of the silver feet came to the house of Hephaistos (Hephaestus) . . . As he was at work . . . the goddess Thetis the silver-footed drew near him. Kharis (Charis, Grace) of the shining veil saw her as she came forward, she, the lovely goddess the renowned strong-armed one had married. She came, and caught her hand and called her by name and spoke to her : ‘Why is it, Thetis of the light robes, you have come to our house now? We honour you and love you; but you have not come much before this. But come in with me so I may put entertainment before you.’ She spoke, and, shining among divinities, led the way forward and made Thetis sit down in a chair that was wrought elaborately and splendid with silver nails, and under it was a footstool. She called to Hephaistos the renowned smith and spoke a word to him : ‘Hephaistos, come this way; here is Thetis, who has need of you.’ Hearing her the renowned smith of the strong arms answered her : ‘Then there is a goddess we honour and respect in our house. She saved me when I suffered much at the time of my great fall through the will of my own brazen-faced mother, who wanted to hide me for being lame . . . Now she has come into our house; so I must by all means do everything to give recompense to lovely-haired Thetis for my life. Therefore set out before her fair entertainment.’" Hesiod, Theogony 907 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "And Eurynome, the daughter of Okeanos (Oceanus), beautiful in form, bare him [Zeus] three fair-cheeked Kharites (Charites, Graces), Aglaia (Aglaea), and Euphrosyne, and lovely Thalie (Thalia), from whose eyes as they glanced flowed love that unnerves the limbs : and beautiful is their glance beneath their brows." Hesiod, Theogony 945 ff : "And Hephaistos (Hephaestus), the famous Lame One, made Aglaia (Aglaea), youngest of the Kharites (Charites, Graces), his buxom wife." Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. 1 ff (trans. Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) : "Whose haunts are by Kephissos' (Cephisus') river, you queens [the Kharites] beloved of poets' song, ruling Orkhomenos (Orchomenus), that sunlit city and land of lovely steeds, watch and ward of the ancient Minyan race, hear now my prayer, you Kharites (Charites, Graces) three. For in your gift are all our mortal joys, and every sweet thing, be it wisdom, beauty, or glory, that makes rich the soul of man. Nor even can the immortal gods order at their behest the dance and festals, lacking the Kharites' aid; who are the steward of all r


In which musical is the song 'Honey Bun' featured?

South Pacific - Honey Bun (Original Film version) Pt 1 - YouTube South Pacific - Honey Bun (Original Film version) Pt 1 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 20, 2007 One of the Highlights from the musical 'South Pacific'. Honey Bun Part 2:


With which orchestral instrument would you associate Yo-Yo Ma?

Yo-Yo Ma Discography at Discogs Profile: US-American cellist, virtuoso and orchestral composer (born 7 October 1955 in Paris, France.) Yo-Yo Ma (simplified Chinese: 马友友; traditional Chinese: 馬友友; pinyin: Mǎ Yǒuyǒu) is a French-born American cellist, virtuoso, orchestral composer of Chinese descent, and winner of multiple Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts in 2001 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. He is one of the most famous cellists of the modern age. Yo-Yo Ma was born in Paris on October 7, 1955, to Chinese parents and had a musical upbringing. His mother, Marina Lu, was a singer, and his father, Hiao-Tsiun Ma, was a violinist and professor of music. His family moved to New York when he was five years old. At a very young age, Ma began studying violin, and later viola, before finding his true calling by taking up the cello in 1960 at age four. According to Ma, his first choice was the double bass due to its large size, but he compromised and took up cello instead. The child prodigy began performing before audiences at age five, and performed for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower when he was seven. At age eight, he appeared on American television with his sister, Yeou-Cheng Ma, in a concert conducted by Leonard Bernstein. By fifteen years of age, Ma had graduated from Trinity School in New York and appeared as a soloist with the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra in a performance of the Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations. Ma studied at the Juilliard School with Leonard Rose and briefly attended Columbia University before ultimately enrolling at Harvard University. Prior to entering Harvard, Ma played in the Marlboro Festival Orchestra under the direction of nonagenarian cellist and conductor Pablo Casals. Ma would ultimately spend four summers at the Marlboro Music Festival after meeting and falling in love with Mount Holyoke College sophomore and festival administrator Jill Hornor his first summer there in 1972. However, even before that time, Ma had steadily gained fame and had performed with most of the world's major orchestras. His recordings and performances of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites recorded in 1983 and again in 1994–1997 are particularly acclaimed. He has also played a good deal of chamber music, often with the pianist Emanuel Ax, with whom he has a close friendship back from their days together at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Ma received his bachelor's degree from Harvard in 1976. In 1991, he received an honorary doctorate from Harvard. Ma currently plays with his own Silk Road Ensemble, which has the goal of bringing together musicians from diverse countries all of which are historically linked via the Silk Road, and records on the Sony Classical label. Ma's primary performance instrument is the cello nicknamed Petunia, built by Domenico Montagnana in 1733. It was named this by a female student that approached him after one of his classes in Salt Lake City asking if he had a nickname for his cello. He said, "No, but if I play for you, will you name it?" She chose Petunia, and it stuck. This cello, more than 270 years old and valued at US$2.5 million, was lost in the fall of 1999 when Ma accidentally left the instrument in a taxicab in New York City. It was later recovered undamaged. Another of Ma's cellos, the Davidov Stradivarius, was previously owned by Jacqueline du Pré who passed it to him upon her death, and owned by the Vuitton Foundation. Though Du Pré previously voiced her frustration with the "unpredictability" of this cello, Ma attributed the comment to du Pré's impassioned style of playing, adding that the Stradivarius cello must be "coaxed" by the player. It was until recently set up in a Baroque manner, since Ma exclusively played Baroque music on it. He also owns a cello made of carbon fiber by the Luis and Clark company of Boston. In 1997 he was featured on John Williams' soundtrack to the Hollywood film, Seven Years in Tibet. In 2000, he was heard on the soundtrack of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and in 2003 on that of Master and Commander


Who wrote the Art Garfunkel number one hit 'Bright Eyes'?

Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes Lyrics | SongMeanings Art Garfunkel Bright Eyes is found on the album Fate for Breakfast . Found on more albums: Best of Art Garfunkel [Germany] The Very Best of Art Garfunkel The Art Garfunkel Album Is it a kind of a dream Floating out on the tide Following the river of death downstream Oh, is it a dream? There's a fog along the horizon A strange glow in the sky And nobody seems to know where it goes And what does it mean? Oh, is it a dream? Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Is it a kind of a shadow Reaching into the night Wandering over the hills unseen Or is it a dream? There's a high wind in the trees A cold sound in the air And nobody ever knows when you go And where do you start? Oh, into the dark Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Lyrics submitted by tjordaan , edited by lobo81865 "Bright Eyes" as written by Mike Batt Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Lyrics powered by LyricFind Oldest First +7 General CommentSpeaking from personal experience, as someone who is having to watch his loved one 'slip away downstream', I think this is one of the best ever songs about death. My wife is so close; her bright eyes, normally so full of life and love, normally glowing with vitality and enjoyment, are now hollow, grey and vacant. I have watched, heartbroken, as she has declined gradually over the last 6 months. Her determination has waned, depression has set in and I know that one day soon her bright eyes will burn no longer. When does it start? Maybe death creeps up on us, ever so gradually, every time we fear it so much that it takes away from our appreciation of life. When I look at the sadness in my wife's eyes, and no doubt in my own eyes watching her, I see fear - surely far more fear of what may or may not happen when she 'floats out on the tide' than what she will ever feel when it actually does happen. Death is a return to peace and we all know it, but it's not really the fear of death that we are afraid of; it's the attachment to life. It's so hard to let go, especially when most of us spend our whole lives in a mental struggle for survival, always trying to build more security...like we can ever hope to cheat death and live forever! The harder we try to survive and improve our lives, the more we underline and reaffirm our own subconscious fear of death, which in the end always catches up with us on our death beds. If you want my advice, spend as much time as you can contemplating your own death (like the Tibetan Buddhists do). It's not morbid, it's liberating; only the soul that is at one with death can truly appreciate life without being held back by fear. This song is one of the best ways of beginning that journey. If you listen to it and feel a tightness in your chest, like a star inside trying to burn its way out of you...if you weep with sadness at the absurdity and unfairness of life and the futility of it all...if this song moves you to the very core of your being and you yearn to release your passion, yet at the same time you can't stop yourself pressing the repeat button and playing it over and over again... If you have ever loved somebody more than you even love yourself, and more than life itself... ??? If that is you, take a deep breath my friend. You are the type who will feel your loved one all around you, within and without you, for the rest of your life. Ever present. In the morning mist and the cool evening breeze, in the winter frost and the autumn leaves. What happens when we die? Where do we go? We go NOWHERE - NOW + HERE - turning and returning to the passive energy of BEING, the background presence that infuses life with its passion - our passion. And if you are the kind of person that is sensitive to that then you are fortun


Who was the only Knight of the 'Round Table' to see the entire grail?

The Knights Of The Round Table - Who & How Many? The Knights Of The Round Table The Knights Of The Round Table Read more about the Knights of the Round Table If the Knights of the Round Table ever existed in real life, it wasn’t in the time of King Arthur. Medieval knights as characterised in Arthurian Legend belong to a period running from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries – the historical King Arthur is placed much earlier, around the fifth century. Nonetheless, the image of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table appeals to the imagination and has become an accepted one, if only in literature and legend. Knights, as such, were real enough – and still are: people become knighted in Britain even today. Medieval knights were usually of noble birth: kings, princes, dukes, earls, and barons, who formed the backbone of any army of the time. They could afford armour and weapons, and the cost of training and maintaining their war-horse: in medieval times, the armoured warrior on horseback was the equivalent to the modern tank. Glory in war spilled over into peacetime, with attitude and status and knightly pursuits like jousting and heraldry, hunting and hawking, and a chivalrous way of life (especially towards the ladies, as the knight became the archetypal hero of high romance). Knights were also formed into religious or other ‘Orders of Chivalry’ – like the Round Table – and made an oath to protect the distressed, maintain the right, and live a stainless existence. The Round Table The consensus is that Merlin the Wizard created the legendary Round Table – in a shape symbolising the roundness of the universe – for Uther Pendragon, Arthur’s father. When Uther died, it passed to Guinevere’s father, King Laudegraunce, and then to King Arthur when he married Guinevere. Real or symbolic, the Round Table for the fellowship of knights has remained a powerful and appealing concept for several hundreds of years. The Round Table was first mentioned by the French poet, Wace, in 1155 and in that account was made round so that all the knights seated around it would have the same stature – a table with no head to sqabble over. In Arthurian legend it wasn’t just an actual table but represented the highest Order of Chivalry at King Arthur’s court. The Knights of the Round Table were the cream of British nobility, who followed a strict code of honour and service. There is a big Round Table hanging on the wall of Winchester Castle, which names 25 shields. Sir Thomas Malory in Le Morte d’Arthur identifies Camelot as the English town of Winchester (disputed by William Caxton, Malory’s own publisher, who asserts that Camelot was in Wales) and there has been a long and popular association between King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the actual Winchester Round Table, but its origin has been dated to around 1270, the start of the reign of King Edward I – like the knights, well after Arthur’s time. In literature, the Round Table varies in size according to which author is decribing it. The consensus is that it seated 150, with one chair – the Siège Perilous (‘danger-seat’) – which no-one could occupy safely except for the true Grail-Knight: the knight destined to achieve the Holy Grail, or Sangreal , a symbolism sometimes linked to the Last Supper, which had one place for Judas of ill-omen. The Grail-Knight – it was said that the Siège Perilous was reserved for Sir Perceval, then later, Sir Galahad – was required to be a hero with the purest heart, who was chaste and a virgin without sins (which disqualified Sir Lancelot from the start). The breakdown of the seating arrangements is this: King Laudegraunce brought 100 when he gave the table to King Arthur, Merlin filled up 28 of the vacant seats, and King Arthur elected Sir Gawain and Sir Tor – the remaining 20 seats, including the danger-seat, were left for those who might prove worthy. Arthurian legend also contains reference to lesser Orders: the Queen’s Knights, the Knights of the Watch, the Table of Errant Companions, and the Table of Less-Valued Knights, which could e


Which year of the 18th century was called 'The Year of Victories'?

18th Century Britain A HISTORY OF 18TH CENTURY BRITAIN By Tim Lambert In 1702 Queen Anne began her reign. In the same year the war of the Spanish succession began. In 1704 the great general the Duke of Marlborough, won a great victory over the French at Blenheim. Also in 1704 the British captured Gibraltar - and they have held it ever since. The Duke of Marlborough went on to win great victories at Ramillies in 1706, at Oudenarde in 1708 and at Malplaquet in 1709. Meanwhile the Act of Union between England and Scotland was passed in 1707. From 1603 England and Scotland shared a king but they remained separate countries. The Act of Union made them one although the Scots kept their own legal system, church and educational system. Free trade was established between the two countries. George I became king in 1714. He was also the ruler of Hanover (part of Germany) and he much preferred to stay there. George could not speak English and was content to leave the running of Britain to his ministers. Meanwhile in September 1714 the Highlands of Scotland rose in rebellion. In an attempt to claim his throne James Stuart (son of James II, who was deposed in 1688) landed at Peterhead in December 1714. The uprising failed after an indecisive battle was fought at Sheriffmuir near Stirling on 13 November 1715. James Stuart left Scotland in February 1716. In 1711 the South Sea Company was formed. It was given exclusive rights to trade with the Spanish colonies in South America. (It transported many slaves from Africa to South America). In 1720 shares in the company became massively overpriced. Then the share price collapsed. (The South Sea Bubble burst) and many investors lost huge sums of money. From 1721 Robert Walpole (1676-1745) became the king's chief minister. People began to call him Prime Minister (Originally it was a term of abuse not an official title). Walpole moved into Downing Street in 1735. 10 Downing Street became the Prime Minister's official residence in 1732. Walpole resigned in February 1742. George I died in 1727 and was succeeded by his son George II. Like his father George II was content to leave government largely in the hands of his ministers. However he was the last British king to lead an army into battle. He led them to victory against the French at Dettingen in June 1743. In July 1745 Charles Stuart landed in the Hebrides. He had promised his father, James Stuart, that he would capture the throne. The Highlanders rose to support him and Charles made rapid progress. In September 1745 his followers (known as Jacobites from the Latin for James, Jacobus) captured Edinburgh (except for the castle). The Jacobites then won the battle of Prestopans. They invaded England and in November 1745 they captured Carlisle. The Jacobite army reached Derby in December 1745 but they then turned back. Charles Stuart then headed to Inverness . However the Jacobites were crushed at the battle of Culloden in April 1746. Charles Stuart fled to France. Also in the early 18th century England suffered from an 'epidemic' of gin drinking. Gin was cheap and drinking it was easy way for the poor to forget their troubles. However in 1751 a duty was added to gin, which curtailed gin drinking. The early 18th century was noted for its lack of religious enthusiasm. It was an age of reason rather then dogmatism and the churches lacked vigor. However in the mid-18th century things began to change. In 1739 the great evangelist George Whitefield (1714-1770) began preaching. Also in 1739 John Wesley (1703-1791) began preaching. He eventually created a new religious movement. The Agricultural Revolution in the 18th Century In the 18th century there was an agricultural revolution in England. It began with Jethro Tull. In the 17th century seed was sown by hand. The sower simply scattered seed on the ground. However in 1701 Tull (1674-1741) invented the seed drill. This machine dropped seeds at a controllable rate in the straight lines. A harrow at the back of the machine covered the seeds to prevent birds eating them. Tull also invented a horse drawn ho


What did the term 'Tenko' mean in Japanese prisoner of war camps?

BBC - WW2 People's War - A Woman Prisoner of the Japanese A Woman Prisoner of the Japanese Pamela de Neumann (nee Thane) Location of story:  Malaysia - Singapore, Sumatra, Banka, Muntok, Palembang Background to story:  15 January 2006 Career: 1938 - 41 Trainee Nurse, 1941 - 14 February 1942 Nurse in St John's Ambulance Brigade, and Voluntary Aid Detachment, 14 February 1942 - 1945 Prisoner of Japanese, 1946 - 1980 Housewife in Thundersley, Essex, England, 1980 - present living in Mount Pritchard, N.S.W., Australia. Other Notes: STATEMENT: I was born in Malaya, and left to go to a boarding-school in Sydney, Australia when I was seven. The school was SCEGGS, and when I joined the Headmistress was Miss Wilkinson. When I left School I went back to Malaya with my parents for a holiday. My father was a rubber Plantation Estate Manager in Nilai Seremban, in the state of Negri Sembilan. Little did I realise what was going to happen to my life when I got back there (The Japanese Invasion of Malaya in 1941.). My brother was in the Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), and came over from Australia in the 8th Division on the Queen Mary leaving about 12 February 1941. As I was interested in nursing I started training in the St Johns Ambulance Brigade and earned their Medale which was worn on the lapel of my uniform. They called it the Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D.) then the Women's Medical Auxiliary Service. This training took place in the Wards and Operating Theatre of Seremban Hospital, with the Matron, Doctor and Sister, and took about three years. All my hard-earned certificates were lost in the war. Everything was just gone. When the war started with the Japanese we were evacuated to Singapore. I went with my mother, and my father followed later. We continued nursing at the First Aid posts at Singapore.  My mother was a trained nurse too, and staff were needed desperately at the St Andrews Hospital at Singapore. There we nursed wounded members of the armed forces as they came to the hospital from the north of Malaya. We worked during the fall of Singapore right until the day before the fall, which was on the 15th February 1942. The police and army came and said that we had to leave quickly the best way we could. This turned out to be by the steamship Mata Hari, which left from the jetty at Singapore. Only my mother and I left on this ship as my father was a local volunteer, being too old for the Army and Fighting Services.  We left Singapore at night and a Japanese warship stopped and captured us within a short time of leaving. Under threat of the warship's trained, loaded and readied guns, and dazzled by a searchlight, our Captain, Captain Carson, flew a white flag and indicated there were women and children aboard. The Japanese then took us prisoners-of-war and sent us to the Island of Banka, Muntok then to Palembang in Sumatra; the military were sent to Burma. [The Mata Hari, British, 1020 gross tons, was a P and O ship on full charter to the Admiralty. Many of her officers were British India Steam Navigation Company personnel as follows: Temp. Lieut A.C. Cars(t)on, RNR - Commander, Temp. Sub Lieut. A.H. Hogge, RNR - Chief Officer, Temp. Lieut. (E) F.J. Lumley, RNR - Chief Engineer, Temp. Sub Lieut. (E) H.M. MacGregor, RNR - Second Engineer, Temp. Sub Lieut. (E) T.R. Gordon, RNR - Third Engineer, Temp. Actg. Sub Lieut. (E) W. McCrorie, RNR - Fourth Engineer.  She sailed from Singapore on 12 February 1942 carrying refugees, was captured by the Japanese on 15 February 1942 in position 135 Muntok 15 miles. She was taken to Singapore. Prize proceedings withdrawn and vessel released by Sasebo Prize Court 27 December 1943. Renamed Nitirin Maru. Sunk by aircraft 2 March 1945.] We were terribly overcrowded in the camp with no proper facilities for mothers and children. We spent three and half years on these two islands, sleeping on concrete slabs. They transported us on barges between the islands and on cattle trucks to and from the barges. I did nursing as well as I could in the camp, but the J


What is the main ingredient of the Middle-Eastern dish or snack 'Falafel'?

Falafel Ingredients | Made Man Falafel Ingredients Facebook Twitter Stumble Google+ Save While actual recipes have a lot of variation, there are several basic falafel ingredients. Falafel is a common Middle Eastern street food that is typically served in a pita or wrapped in a flatbread and topped with a tahini sauce or, generally in Western countries, hummus. Chickpeas. In Israel and many other Middle Eastern countries, the primary falafel ingredients are chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. The chickpeas make falafel very high in protein and fiber. Fava beans. In Egypt, falafel is more commonly made using one of their staple foods, fava beans. Some countries use a combination of fava beans and chickpeas as the foundation of  falafel. The beans are either soaked in baking soda and ground up or cooked and mashed before being used in falafel. Onion. Finely chopped onion is a common falafel ingredient. Falafel is also often topped with sliced or pickled raw onions and other vegetables. Garlic. Garlic is used in larger amounts in Egypt where the dish is generally made to be spicier. Most falafel contains some garlic for flavor. Coriander. The seeds from the cilantro plant are dried and ground to make coriander, a spice that is frequently used in Middle Eastern cooking. Cumin. Best known as a key flavor in hummus, cumin is another spice that is a common falafel ingredient. Parsley. Adding a fresh flavor to balance the other spices, fresh, finely-diced parsley is another falafel ingredient.  Vegetable oil. The rest of the falafel ingredients are combined and shaped into balls or small patties. The falafel is then fried in hot vegetable oil before being served. show comments


Name the Scottish Football League club whose home ground is in Dumfries?

A Stroll Through The Eccentric Names Of Scottish Football Teams. – A Son of the Rock -- Jack Deighton A Stroll Through The Eccentric Names Of Scottish Football Teams. Posted in Football , Names at 14:00 on 30 September 2009 Last week I watched a TV programme fronted by Jonathan Meades which was an annotated travelogue through post-industrial Scotland. Meades’s starting point was the almost poetic litany of the names of Scottish football clubs as heard in the results on Saturday afternoons. Unlike those from England, very few of whom have names that are geographically indeterminate, at least at first glance* (the exceptions are Arsenal, Aston Villa, Everton, Queen’s Park Rangers, Port Vale, Tranmere Rovers; at a pinch Crystal Palace) and most of which are relatively prosaic (Swindon Town, Derby County, Bristol City) – only Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle and Crewe Alexandra have any rhetorical flourish - a disturbingly large number of Scottish teams’ names give no clue to their geographical location. *I know Arsenal were once Woolwich Arsenal and that Everton is a district of Liverpool – as Tranmere is of Birkenhead – but Port Vale (the club plays in Burslem) isn’t on maps any more – if it ever was – and the Crystal Palace is long gone: which just leaves QPR and Villa – which may well be a Birmingham geographical locator of which I am ignorant. The list of obscurely named Scottish clubs is much longer. I have already, of course, mentioned Kirkcaldy’s finest, Raith Rovers ( dancing in the streets of Raith .) There are two Saints – of Mirren and Johnstone (and until World War 2 there was a third; of Bernard’s) – a Clyde, a Hibernian, two Queens, Queen’s Park and Queen Of The South – famously the only football team mentioned in the Bible – an Albion Rovers and two Easts, of Fife and Stirlingshire, which could be located anywhere in their respective counties. In the case of East Stirlingshire their peregrinations actually took them as far west as Clydebank for a season before returning to their Firs Park home in Falkirk, which they have now had to leave; renting space at Stenhousemuir’s ground nearby. In this context Rangers and Celtic do not count as their full names include the prefix Glasgow. Similarly it is Greenock Morton. While Midlothian as a county no longer exists, Heart Of Midlothian – the actual heart of the county is in the centre of Edinburgh, not off Gorgie Road; and there is a mosaic over the spot which is supposed to confer luck if you spit into it (Edinburgh is not quite the douce place you might take it for) – are named for a Walter Scott novel, apparently via a local dance hall. Likewise the County of Ross is no more; in any case the eponymous club plays out of Dingwall. Was there ever a county of Stockport by the way? Yes, and no. A county borough apparently. There is a Raith estate in Kirkcaldy – and a former Raith cinema – so the name makes some sense; but it’s not on any maps of Scotland. Clyde are somewhat disappointingly so called because they first played by the banks of that river, though they now rent a ground in Cumbernauld from the local council. The Paisley club St Mirren are named after the local Saint, Mirin; St Johnstone from Saint John’s town (of Perth,) and the now long defunct St Bernard’s after a local well by the Water of Leith. East Fife are located in Methil in – err – east Fife. Like (Glasgow) Celtic, Hibernian FC’s name reflects the Irish roots of its founders but otherwise has no relevance to Edinburgh, or Leith if you must, where they are domiciled. Albion Rovers play home games in Coatbridge and were formed from a merger between teams called, rather prosaically, Albion and Rovers. Queen’s Park is obvious but its city isn’t. (Compare Queen’s Park Rangers.) There was, too, once a King’s Park club, but that was in Stirling. Queen Of The South is an epithet given to the town of Dumfries by the poet David Dunbar. The club which took the name amalgamated in 1919 from other teams in the area including 5th Kircudbrightshire Rifle Volunteers and


Which composer was born in Belgium in 1822 but later became a French citizen?

Cesar Franck | Belgian-French composer | Britannica.com Belgian-French composer Johann Sebastian Bach César Franck, in full César-auguste Franck (born Dec. 10, 1822, Liège , Neth.—died Nov. 8, 1890, Paris , France ), Belgian-French Romantic composer and organist who was the chief figure in a movement to give French music an emotional engagement, technical solidity, and seriousness comparable to that of German composers. César Franck, detail of a portrait by J. Rongier; in a private collection. C. Caroly—J.P. Ziolo Franck was born of a Walloon father and a mother of German descent. He showed unmistakable musical gifts that enabled him to enter the Liège conservatory at the age of eight, and his progress as a pianist was so astonishing that in 1834 his father took him on tour and a year later dispatched him to Paris, where he worked with the Bohemian composer Anton Reicha, then professor at the Paris Conservatory. In 1836 the whole family, including the younger son Joseph, who played the violin, moved to Paris, and in 1837 César Franck entered the Paris Conservatory. Within a year he had won a Grand Prix d’Honneur by a feat of transposition in the sight-reading test, and this honour was followed by a first prize for fugue (1840) and second prize for organ (1841). Although the boy should now normally have prepared to compete for the Prix de Rome, a prize offered yearly in Paris for study in Rome, his father was determined on a virtuoso’s career for him and his violinist brother, with whom he gave concerts, and therefore removed him prematurely from the conservatory. In order to please his father and earn much-needed money, Franck gave concerts, the programs of which were largely devoted to performing his own showy fantasias and operatic potpourris, popular at that time. After 1840, when he turned his attention increasingly to the organ, his compositions became noticeably more serious, and three trios written at this time were to impress favourably the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt . A more ambitious work was the cantata Ruth, which had its first performance at the conservatory on Jan. 4, 1846. Unwilling concert giving, a number of bad press notices, and the teaching needed to supplement his income took a physical toll of his powers. Only when he had finally asserted himself against what amounted to the unscrupulous exploitation of his gifts by his father could he achieve maturity and peace of mind. Franck fell in love with an actress with the professional name of Desmousseaux, whose real name was Félicité Saillot, but because both her parents also worked in the theatre, the family was regarded as unsuitable by the elder Franck, and his son was obliged to leave home some time before marrying her in 1848. After his marriage Franck’s way of life changed little for his remaining 42 years. He earned his livelihood as an organist and teacher and led a simple, almost ascetic life. Britannica Stories EU Considers Rules For Robots In 1851 he was appointed organist to the Church of Saint-Jean-Saint-François and in 1858 to that of Sainte-Clotilde, where he was already choirmaster. From the organ loft of Sainte-Clotilde came the improvisations for which he was to become famous and also their elaboration in organ and choral works. This music is all marked by the taste of the day, which was for a facile tenderness and saccharine sweetness in ecclesiastical music. More important to Franck’s career as a composer was his appointment as organ professor at the Paris Conservatory in 1872, which came to him as a surprise because he had indulged in none of the preliminary intrigue customary in such cases. His open-heartedness and lack of sophistication were to make him enemies among his colleagues as well as friends among his pupils. This enmity was increased by the fact that his organ classes soon became classes of composition , and his pupils not infrequently proved superior to those of the conventional composition professors. Music: Fact or Fiction? The nucleus of a school of disciples had already begun to form around Franck, but only after


Which future Prime Minister resigned as Foreign Secretary in 1938 over the appeasement of Hitler?

Appeasement Appeasement References Neville Chamberlain became Prime Minister of Britain on 28th May, 1937. Over the next two years Chamberlain's Conservative government became associated with the foreign policy that later became known as appeasement. Chamberlain believed that Germany had been badly treated by the Allies after it was defeated in the First World War . He therefore thought that the German government had genuine grievances and that these needed to be addressed. He also thought that by agreeing to some of the demands being made by Adolf Hitler of Germany and Benito Mussolini of Italy, he could avoid a European war. (1) Joachim von Ribbentrop was ambassador to London in August, 1936. His main objective was to persuade the British government not to get involved in Germany territorial disputes and to work together against the the communist government in the Soviet Union . During this period Von Ribbentrop told Hitler that the British "were so lethargic and paralyzed that they would accept without complaint any aggressive moves by Nazi Germany." (2) Neville Chamberlain and Appeasement According to Christopher Andrew , the author of Defence of the Realm: The Authorised History of MI5 (2010) MI5 were receiving information from a diplomat by the name of Wolfgang zu Putlitz , who was working in the German Embassy in London . Putlitz told MI5 that "He (Ribbentrop) regarded Mr Chamberlain as pro-German and said he would be his own Foreign Minister. While he would not dismiss Mr Eden he would deprive him of his influence at the Foreign Office. Mr Eden was regarded as an enemy of Germany." Putlitz constantly provided clear warnings that negotiations with Hitler and Rippentrop were likely to be fruitless and the only way to deal with Nazi Germany was to stand firm. Putlitz told MI5 that her policy of appeasement was "letting the trump cards fall out of her hands. If she had adopted, or even now adopted, a firm attitude and threatened war, Hitler would not succeed in this kind of bluff". (3) A few weeks before he officially became prime minister, Chamberlain arranged for Nevile Henderson to replace Eric Phipps as British ambassador to Berlin . Phipps had been warning of the dangers of Hitler and in his reports he gave ample and frequent warning of Nazi intentions to his superiors in London. He argued that Germany could only be contained "through accelerated and extensive British rearmament". (4) Chamberlain urged Henderson to "take the line of co-operation with Germany". (5) Henderson later recalled that Chamberlain "outlined to me his views on general policy towards Germany, and I think I may honestly say that to the last and bitter end I followed the general line which he set me." (6) There was some concern in the Foreign Office about the appointment of Henderson as some saw him as a political extremist and a supporter of Hitler. Oliver Harvey wrote in his diary: "I hope we are not sending another Ribbentrop to Berlin." (7) Before leaving for Germany, Nevile Henderson read a copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf . "Though it was in parts turgid and prolix and would have been more readable if it had been condensed to a third of its length, it struck me at the time as a remarkable production on the part of a man whose education and political experience appeared to have been as slight, on his own showing, as Herr Hitler's." (8) On 1st June, 1937, Henderson attended a banquet arranged by the German-English Society of Berlin. A large number of leading Nazis were in attendance when he made a speech where he defended Adolf Hitler and urged the British people to "lay less stress on Nazi dictatorship and much more emphasis on the great social experiment which is being tried out in this country." (9) This speech provoked an uproar and some left-wing journalists described him as "our Nazi ambassador at Berlin". However, some newspaper editors, including Geoffrey Dawson , the editor of The Times , supported this approach to Nazi Germany . In the House of Commons the Conservative Party MP, Alfred Knox offered congratulations "to HM Ambassador


In Italian Commedia del Arte, what was the name of 'Pantaloon's' daughter?

The Commedia dell'Arte. Italian Renaissance Theater. | Costume History 7 Further Reading La Comédie The commedia dell’arte developed in Italy in the 16th century from different already existing Theater groups in the middle ages. The commedia dell’arte was spread by itinerant troupes, such as the Compagnia dei Comici Gelosi over Europe and had great influence in particular the Spanish Theatre and the British, French and German comedy of the 17th and 18 Century, such as the Viennese popular theater and the “Main and State Actions” of the German traveling theaters. The center of the commedia dell’arte in the 18th Century was no longer in Italy, but in Paris, the largest city in Europe. During the French Revolution it was forbidden in France, where commedia since Louis XIV had their fixed location and not later than the time of Napoleon this once dominant form of European theater was practically gone. It was not until the early 20th century, Commedia dell’arte was rediscovered and revived in various form throughout Europe. Isabella Andreini (Padua, 1562 – 10 June 1604), Prima Buffa della Compagnia dei Comici Gelosi. 16th century, The Commedia dell’Arte THE Commedia dell’arte, the Italian Comedy as It is sometimes called, is one of the most curious phenomena in the whole history of the theatre. It began to be noticed in the early years of the sixteenth century in Italy, and in the next hundred and fifty years it swept over Europe. It must have been known, at least by hearsay, to Shakespeare; it profoundly influenced Molière; it is with us today wherever Punch and Judy is found in a side street or a ” troupe of Pierrots ” performs upon a pier at the seaside. Painting and poetry have alike felt its impact, so that we must know something of the Commedia dell’ Arte if we are to understand either Watteau or Verlaine. We have already mentioned its supposed derivation from the Atellanœ, the popular farces played in ancient times in the city of Atella, in the Roman Campagna. But if this is really so it implies an astounding hibernation or underground life for something like a thousand years. Yet when these farces revived again, warmed by the sun of Humanism, we find, to our astonishment, the same method of procedure and even the same group of characters. Bucco and Maccus, and the ogre Manducus, the Miles Gloriosus of Plautus, and half a dozen other masks appear again. Only their names are changed. We have called them ‘masks’ deliberately. The Atellane players wore masks, so did the actors in the Italian Comedy. If troupes of such players were performing in the squares and market places of remote towns throughout the whole of the medieval period, why is nothing heard of them? If they were not, how was the tradition preserved? It cannot be dismissed as a self-conscious Humanist revival, as part of the impulse which led to the erection of such pseudo-classical structures as the Teatro Olimpico at Vicenza. The Humanists, after all, were first and foremost literary men, and the most striking thing about the Commedia dell’ arte was the absence of a written text. All that existed was a scenario. The actual words of the dialogue were improvised afresh at each performance. The immense amount of patient research which has gone to the study of the Italian Comedy during the last half-century has still not completely disposed of the problem. It would be out ofplace in a work like the present to attempt to follow all die controversies which have raged about the subject. Scholars of the standing of Constant Mic and Michele Scherillo have denied the ancient origins of the Commedia dell’ Arte altogether. They would seem to have been sufficiently answered by Pierre Louis Duchartre (La Comldie Italienne. Paris, 1924. An English translation by Randolph T. Weaver was published in 1929 by Messrs. Harrap.), who gives an impressive list of similarities which can hardly be accidental. His conclusions may be briefly summarized. It is known that the ancient mimes had shaven heads; the false scalps or head-bands of the Italian comedians give the same effect. Tw


Washington DC National Airport has been named in honour of which US President?

History of Reagan National Airport | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority History of Reagan National Airport History of Reagan National Airport A historic landmark serving the Capital Region since 1941. 2 The National Airport (now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) site is rich in historical significance dating back to colonial days. The area, known as Gravelly Point, is where Captain John Alexander built a home called "Abingdon" in 1746. A descendent, Philip Alexander, donated most of the land on which the City of Alexandria was built, and it was so named in his honor. Abingdon was purchased in 1778 by John Parke Custis, the adopted stepson of President George Washington, and was the birthplace of Washington’s beloved granddaughter, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis. Abingdon was destroyed by fire in 1930 and the ruins stabilized. In 1998, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority preserved the site and created an exhibit of artifacts now located in Terminal A. Throughout the early 20th century, airport facilities in Washington, D.C. were seriously inadequate. Hoover Field, located near the present site of the Pentagon, was the first major terminal to be developed in the National Capital area, opening its doors in 1926. The following year, Washington Airport, another privately operated field, began service next door. In 1930, the economics of the Great Depression caused the two terminals to merge to form Washington-Hoover Airport. Bordered on the east by Highway One—with its accompanying high-tension electrical wires, and obstructed by a high smokestack on one approach and a dump nearby—the field was less than adequate. Incredibly, the airport's one runway was intersected by a busy street, Military Road, which had guards posted to flag down traffic during takeoffs and landings. THE BEGINNING Between 1926 and 1938, Congress produced reams of debate transcripts and 37 committee reports on the need for a new airport, but no action was taken. In the Fall of 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced at a press conference that he was "tired of waiting for Congress" to select a site for the new airport, and said that it would be built on mudflats on a bend of the Potomac River at Gravelly Point, 4 ½ miles south of Washington, D.C. Two months later, on November 21, 1938, the first ceremonial shovelful of dirt was moved to signal the start of construction. Before the final site selection, flights were made over the area with representatives of airline pilots, and year-round studies of weather conditions were made by the U.S. Weather Bureau. It was found that the approaches to proposed runways from eight directions were clear for such distances as to provide flight angles of 40 to one. Several government agencies cooperated with the newly formed Civil Aeronautics Board, predecessor agency to the Federal Aviation Administration, in the construction of Washington National Airport. Additional assistance came from the Works Progress Administration(WPA), the Public Works Administration (PWA), the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's National Park Service and the Fine Arts Commission. BUILDING Most of the proposed airfield site was underwater. Between November 1938 and December 1939, almost 20 million cubic yards of sand and gravel were moved onto the site. The first step in construction was to erect a dike around the riverside perimeter of the site. The second task was to clear the runway locations of silt so that sand and gravel could be pumped on top of a stable base, eliminating the possibility of settling. Four hydraulic dredges, among the largest and most powerful at that time, cleared 11 feet of silt from the future runway locations to a width of 200 feet. Next, sand and gravel were pumped from the riverbed into the canals which formed the runways up to a height of 20 feet above the river level. By this method, the runway base was so stabilized that paving could be laid within six months after the fill was completed. AIRFIELD The Airport was originally designed with four runways: the main


'Approaching Menace' composed by Neil Richardson is the title of the piece of music to introduce which TV quiz show?

Grange Hill, Mastermind, Terry and June, Wimbledon, Ski Sunday theme tunes By Oliver Condy Saturday 1 August 2015 at 1:00PM The theme tune is a television programme’s heralding call, the ditty that brings you in from the kitchen in time for that crucial opening scene, and helps you set the mood while you take off your gardening gloves. It’s a Pavlovian tool, too, creating excitement, tension, expectation or comedy, and years after a series has been consigned to the great studio in the sky, its theme tune can often be its sole lingering memory. Many of the greatest theme tunes, however, weren’t originally written for their associated programme but were plucked, off the peg, as it were, from the shelves of music libraries. These were pieces written not for any specific purpose or audience, but simply to lie in anticipation of being eventually used by a producer. Which is why many of them have titles that bear no resemblance to the programme they eventually came to introduce. Here’s a quick run-down of the very best along with the story of who wrote them, why and for whom. Grange Hill The cheeky-chappy, lolloping squawks of this fabulous theme tune weren’t originally supposed to be portraits of Tucker, Gripper, Roly and all, but somehow Alan Hawkshaw’s Chicken Man, a piece he wrote and recorded for a music library one afternoon in Munich, does the job rather well. But then it’s quite chicken-like too. Weirdly, the BBC also used the theme for Give us a Clue for a few years from 1979 before someone wisely commissioned its own theme tune. Terry and June Music libraries still make a mint from selling generic tunes to production companies – the theme to the long-running comedy series Terry and June was just that – mood music, filed under ‘comedy’. This particular tune was composed by John Shakespeare and went by the curious name of Bell Hop. It can be heard in some episodes of Spongebob Squarepants. Ski Sunday Many people reckon the theme tune’s the best bit about Ski Sunday. And why not? It’s a great tune: it’s fast, it’s brilliantly written and it’s got just the right amount of cheese. Pop Looks Bach was penned by Sam Fonteyn (his real surname was Soden), and is a superbly scored, jazzy take on the fugue from Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor for organ. You can’t imagine any other theme working for the programme today, can you? And the title? Fonteyn once suggested if he’s known his piece was going to be used for such a high-profile programme, he might have called it something a little different… Grandstand One of the best-known sporting tunes was written for the KPM Music library – plucked out of obscurity by a BBC producer, frustrated that the ones he’d commissioned specifically for the job weren’t up to scratch, including one by Keith Mansfield. Mansfield, however, who’d once worked alongside Dusty Springfield, had already written the theme tune that would eventually be chosen and that would lodge itself firmly in the nation’s musical psyche. To this day, he admits, he has no idea why it was chosen – it didn’t even have a title prior to its promotion to mainstream Saturday afternoon telly. Wimbledon Here’s another of Keith Mansfield’s KPM tunes, this time with a title: Light and Tuneful – it does, as they say, exactly what it says on the tin, except that originally it had absolutely nothing to do with tennis and, on blind listening, would be more suited to an upbeat 1970s lounge. Still, today, most of us start drooling Pimms as soon as we hear the opening fanfares. Mastermind The suffocating atmosphere, that sweaty black leather chair bathed in light, the audience plunged into surrounding darkness, the cool cajoling of quizmaster Magnus Magnusson and, latterly, John Humphrys – Mastermind’s famous tune seems to sum it all up. But Approaching Menace was a piece of general mood music composed by Neil Richardson for KPM, the drum beats echoing the petrified heart beats of a floundering contestant… Here’s the full track – just ignore the images. This Is Your Life The theme tune to the long-departed This Is Your Life was all gl


Which race was first held in 1903 under the sponsorship of the magazine L'Auto?

Cycle Racing Travel Insurance - JS Insurance Travel Insurance > Sports & Activities > Cycle Racing Travel Insurance Cycle Racing Travel Insurance Cycle Racing is widely considered one of the most dangerous form of Cycling due to the lack of protection in crashes with motor vehicles and the vulnerability to weather conditions. Safety equipment, such as cycling helmets, is designed to lessen the damage of impact collisions. First mostly popular in Western Europe, Cycle Racing has now gained popularity all over the world. There are several professional races held on an annual basis in numerous countries. Cycle Racing Travel Insurance also covers Amateur Competitions. To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 047 5065 (FREE) or 01273 773 017 chris@jsinsurance.co.uk Bicycle Insurance JS Travel Insurance have partnered with Supercover Insurance Ltd to provide you with comprehensive and value for money Bicycle Insurance. If you require a quote for Bicycle Insurance, please contact us. Common Injuries whilst Cycle Racing Cycling injuries are either overuse injuries which develop over time due to repeated movement patterns, or traumatic injuries sustained after falling from your bike at high speed or a collision. Knee pain is the most common area of complaint for cyclists due to overuse, poor technique or position. Anterior knee pain and patellofemoral pain syndrome are among the most common leg overuse injuries in cyclists. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain under or around the kneecap. Patellofemoral pain may happen due to frequent contact and rubbing of the kneecap on the thigh bone or when the kneecap is misaligned due to the repetitive motion of pedalling. Osteoarthritis of the knee is also common amongst cyclists; osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that results in gradual wear and tear of the joint cartilage, symptoms of Osteoarthritis include: Swelling, pain and a decrease in the range of motion. To avoid knee injuries, it is essential to have a proper racing saddle (which is narrow and rather hard) that is set up at the correct height. Neck and back pain is usually caused by staying in one riding position for too long and factors such as poor posture and incorrect body positioning whilst riding. If the bike frame is too long or your handlebars are too low the rider tends to hunch over which causes increased strain on the neck and back. Saddle sores are an unavoidable nuisance while training for races and participating in races. They are causes by the repeatedly rubbing off the skin against the saddle, which cause abrasions and cuts. This is generally treated with ointments and pastes. Injuries that are caused by accidents, crashes and collisions at high speed may include: Broken bones Dislocated joints Cycle Racing Equipment A proper custom-made race bike is essential if you want to participate in cycle races and reduce the risk of injuries. When Training and Racing, a helmet can save your life. Additional equipment and clothing includes cycling shoes, jerseys and gloves. Popular Cycle Racing Events L'Etape du Tour: L'Etape du Tour is an organised amateur cycling race that takes place in July each year, usually held over mountainous roads in either the Pyrenees or French Alps. It attracts around 8,500 participants from all over the world and the event takes place on roads that are closed to the public/other traffic. Tour de France: The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage professional bicycle race that was first organised in 1903 to promote and increase sales for the magazine LAuto and is currently the worlds biggest annual sporting event. The Tour de France is held in France in July of each year, while also passing through nearby countries. The tour lasts for 3 weeks and finishes in Paris. Over the years, as the race has gained popularity participation has extended from a predominantly French field to competitors taking part from all over the world. Giro d'Italia: Giro d'Italia, which translates to Tour of Italy, is a professional cycle race that has been held annually since it first began in


Spiny, Clawed and Slipper are varieties of which creature?

Lobsters, Lobster Pictures, Lobster Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a tea cup Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. To many, it may seem that the lobster’s most natural habitat is on a large, oval plate between a cup of drawn butter and a lemon wedge. In fact, only a few of the hundreds of types of lobster are caught commercially. But those few species are some of the most heavily harvested creatures in the sea, and generate a multi-billion-dollar industry, with more than 200,000 tons (181,436 metric tons) of annual global catch. The lobsters that most people know from their dinner plates are the American and European clawed lobsters Homarus americanus and Homarus gammarus. These are cold water species that live on either sides of the northern Atlantic Ocean. There are also tropical lobsters that are widely consumed, but these are generally clawless varieties called spiny and slipper lobsters. Lobsters are ten-legged crustaceans closely related to shrimp and crabs. These benthic, or bottom-dwelling, creatures are found in all of the world’s oceans, as well as brackish environments and even freshwater. They have poor eyesight but highly developed senses of taste and smell. They feed primarily on fish and mollusks, but will consume algae and other plant life and even other lobsters. Female lobsters carry their eggs under their abdomens for up to a year before releasing them as larvae into the water. The larvae go through several stages in the water column before settling on the bottom, where they spend the rest of their lives. They generally prefer to live in self-dug burrows, in rocky crevices, or hidden among sea grasses. Lobsters must shed their shells in order to grow, and some species can live to be 50 years old or more, growing continually throughout their lives. Lobsters have not always been considered chic eats. In 17th- and 18th-century America, they were so abundant in the northeast that they were often used as fertilizer. Laws were even passed forbidding people to feed servants lobster more than twice a week. However, improvements in U.S. transportation infrastructure in the 19th and 20th century brought fresh lobster to distant urban areas, and its reputation as a delicacy grew. Populations of commercially important lobster species are thought to be declining, and overfishing, particularly of clawed lobsters in Europe, is taking a toll. Additionally, pollution is causing shell rot and other illnesses in normally disease-resistant species.


Which is the most southerly 'Sea Area' in the 'Shipping Forecast'?

Shipping forecast - Met Office Shipping forecast Shipping forecast and gale warnings Issued at 0505 UTC on Friday 20 January 2017 For the period 0600 UTC Friday 20 January to 0600 UTC Saturday 21 January 2017 The general synopsis at midnight High eastern Europe 1041 with ridge extending westwards to England and Wales, slow-moving, declining 1037 by midnight tonight. New high expected Dogger 1034 by same time Sea area Viking Wind Westerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in north, becoming variable 3 or 4 later. Sea state Rough at first in north, otherwise moderate. Weather North Utsire Wind Westerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in north, becoming variable 3 or 4 later. Sea state Rough at first in north, otherwise moderate. Weather Northwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in southeast. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later in northwest. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4. Sea state Westerly veering northwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in northeast. Sea state Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. Humber Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. Thames East or northeast 3 or 4, increasing 5 at times. Sea state East or northeast 3 or 4, increasing 5 at times. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, then veering southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, then veering southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, then veering southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in south, becoming variable 3 or 4. Sea state Slight or moderate in east, moderate or rough in west. Weather Trafalgar forecast - Issued: 0015 UTC on Friday 20 January 2017 Wind North or northwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 at first. Sea state Moderate, occasionally rough in west. Weather Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in south, becoming variable 3 or 4. Sea state East or southeast 4 or 5, decreasing 3 at times. Sea state East or southeast 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state East or southeast 4 or 5, decreasing 3 at times. Sea state Slight or moderate in northeast, moderate or rough in southwest. Weather Southeasterly 3 increasing 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later in north. Sea state Smooth or slight at first in north, otherwise slight or moderate. Weather Southeasterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in northwest. Sea state South 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Sea state Rough in northwest, slight or moderate in southeast. Weather South or southwest 5 or 6. Sea state Southwest backing south, 5 to 7. Sea state Southwest 5 to 7 backing south 4 or 5. Sea state Southwesterly backing southerly, 5 to 7, decreasing 4 at times in east. Sea state Moderate or rough in east, rough or very rough in west. Weather Moderate or good, occasionally poor. Southeast Iceland Southwesterly backing southerly, 5 to 7. Sea state Rain or drizzle, fog patches at first. Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. There are no gale warnings currently in force for the selected sea area. Shipping forecast and gale warnings The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively. The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map. The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containg forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility. Gale warnings are issued as required throughout the day (for winds of Gale Force 8 or more). More marine weather Marine forecasts for printing and low-bandwidth devices (such as mobile phones) In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepar


The number equating to 1 followed by 100 zeroes is known as a what?

Names for Large Numbers Using the Dictionary Names for Large Numbers The English names for large numbers are coined from the Latin names for small numbers n by adding the ending -illion suggested by the name "million." Thus billion and trillion are coined from the Latin prefixes bi- (n = 2) and tri- (n = 3), respectively. In the American system for naming large numbers, the name coined from the Latin number n applies to the number 103n+3. In a system traditional in many European countries, the same name applies to the number 106n. In particular, a billion is 109 = 1 000 000 000 in the American system and 1012 = 1 000 000 000 000 in the European system. For 109, Europeans say "thousand million" or "milliard." Although we describe the two systems today as American or European, both systems are actually of French origin. The French physician and mathematician Nicolas Chuquet (1445-1488) apparently coined the words byllion and tryllion and used them to represent 1012 and 1018, respectively, thus establishing what we now think of as the "European" system. However, it was also French mathematicians of the 1600's who used billion and trillion for 109 and 1012, respectively. This usage became common in France and in America, while the original Chuquet nomenclature remained in use in Britain and Germany. The French decided in 1948 to revert to the Chuquet ("European") system, leaving the U.S. as the chief standard bearer for what then became clearly an American system. In recent years, American usage has eroded the European system, particularly in Britain and to a lesser extent in other countries. This is primarily due to American finance, because Americans insist that $1 000 000 000 be called a billion dollars. In 1974, the government of Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced that henceforth "billion" would mean 109 and not 1012 in official British reports and statistics. The Times of London style guide now defines "billion" as "one thousand million, not a million million." The result of all this is widespread confusion. Anyone who uses the words "billion"  and "trillion" internationally should make clear which meaning of those words  is intended. On the Internet, some sites outside the U.S. use the compound designation  "milliard/billion" to designate the number 1 000 000 000. In science, the names  of large numbers are usually avoided completely by using the appropriate SI  prefixes . Thus 109 watts is a gigawatt and 1012 joules  is a terajoule. Such terms cannot be mistaken. There is no real hope of resolving the controversy in favor of either system. Americans are not likely to adopt the European nomenclature, and Europeans will always regard the American system as an imposition. However, it is possible to imagine a solution: junk both Latin-based systems and move to a Greek-based system in which, for n > 3, the Greek number n is used to generate a name for 103n. (The traditional names thousand and million are retained for n = 1 and 2 and the special name gillion, suggested by the SI prefix giga-, is proposed for n = 3.) n = triacontatrillion   This process can be continued indefinitely, but one has to stop somewhere.  The name centillion (n = 100) has appeared in many dictionaries.  A centillion is 10303 (1 followed by 303 zeroes) in the American  system and a whopping 10600 (1 followed by 600 zeroes) in the European  system. Finally, there is the googol , the number 10100 (1 followed by 100 zeroes). Invented more for fun than for use, the googol lies outside the regular naming systems. The googol equals 10 duotrigintillion in the American system, 10 sexdecilliard in the European system, and 10 triacontatrillion in the proposed Greek-based system. The googolplex (1 followed by a googol of zeroes) is far larger than any of the numbers discussed here.   Return to the Dictionary Contents page . You are welcome to email the author (rowlett@email.unc.edu) with comments and suggestions. All material in this folder is copyright © 2001 by Russ Rowlett and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Per


In which US state is the Klickitat River?

Klickitat River, Washington Klickitat River, Washington U.S. Forest Service, Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Designated Reach: November 17, 1986. From the confluence with Wheeler Creek, near the town of Pitt, to the confluence with the Columbia River. Classification/Mileage: Recreational — 10.8 miles; Total — 10.8 miles. RELATED LINKS Photo Credit: Jacquie Moreau Klickitat River The Klickitat River, located in south-central Washington, flows generally south from its origin on Mt. Adams in the high country of the Yakama Indian Reservation to its confluence with the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. The designated segment is the lowermost 10.8 miles of the river. At the upper end of this segment, the river flows through a broad canyon. As it drops toward the Columbia at a steady gradient of 26 feet per mile, the canyon tightens and small rapids spike the channel. At about river mile 2.5, the Klickitat drops into a tight, rock-walled gorge. The water cascades and crashes through the rocky channel where the tribes and bands of the Yakama Nation have used dip-net fishing continuously for generations to catch salmon and steelhead. Of the mid-Columbia tributaries, the Klickitat is one of the favored fishing sites, due to both the number of fish and the narrow canyon with its high water volume. In addition to the river's outstanding hydrology, the geology of the gorge between river mile 1.1 and 2.5, and the dip-net fishing sites, the river is also the most significant anadromous fishery on the Washington side of the Columbia in the stretch from Bonneville Dam to the Snake River. It supports steelhead trout, Chinook salmon and coho salmon, with six distinct runs. The lower Klickitat offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping and sightseeing. Boat fishing is popular when the salmon and steelhead are running. There is an undeveloped boat put-in/take-out on Klickitat County Park land just below the Pitt bridge and river access at several places along Highway 142, including a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fee camp site Turkey Hole. The take-out is before the fish screw trap at about river mile 5, just above the Klickitat canyon gorge. The newly operating Fishway and Research Facility at the top of Lyle Falls requires boaters to take out at this point. The first drop, Lyle Falls, is a class 5+ and combined with the narrow canyon beyond is deadly to almost all who miss the take out. The falls also marks the beginning of the tribal in-lieu fishing sites and no boating is allowed through this area. Permits are only required for commercial outfitters; existing commercial outfitters include beginning kayak schools, fishing guides and early season limited rafting. The Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railroad built a railway linking Lyle and Goldendale in 1903. This branch line was abandoned in 1992 and is now the Klickitat Rails-to-Trail. The trail parallels the river's east bank from the Columbia River to Fisher Hill Bridge, where it crosses to the west bank and continues to the town of Pitt. It crosses Highway 142 and continues along the west bank leaving the wild and scenic river portion traversing many more miles upriver. Choose a river Choose a river Salmon, Native American culture, history, whitewater boating, unmatched beauty, world-renowned fishing, solitude, what don't Northwest rivers offer in abundance?


Slieve Donard, the highest point of Northern Ireland, is in which range of hills?

Slieve Donard,Mourne Mountains | Walking and Hiking In Ireland The County Tops – Number 5: Knockmealdown, County Waterford The County Tops: Number 7: Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains, County Down In the latest article from the County Top Series, Paul O’ Connor takes a walk up Slieve Donard in the magical Mourne Mountains to visit the highest point in County Down and the province of Ulster. Wonderfully dramatic, rugged and varied, the Mourne Mountains are quite simply a hill walker’s delight. Boasting a compact ring of 12 mountains above 600 metres and many other smaller hills, the range can undoubtedly lay claim to offer something for everyone, from the casual stroller to the seasoned hill walker alike. With several well defined paths, numerous stunning rocky tors, magical views and of course the legendary and epic Mourne Wall , this is one range that you simply must visit and explore. It’s no wonder that the Mourne Mountains are one of the leading locations in Ireland for walking holidays. There are many great mountains to choose from in the Mournes such as Slieve Binnian with its distinctive tors and amazing views over Silent Valley or the mighty Slieve Bearnagh offering a magnificent platform from which to take in the impressive panorama of this classic range. It is Slieve Donard however that claims the title of highest mountain in the Mournes. At 850 metres, it is also the highest point in County Down and the entire province of Ulster. In fact, the nearest point of land that is higher than the summit of Donard lies on the northern slopes of Lugnaquilla in County Wicklow. The mountain is named after Saint Donard, known in Irish as Domhanghairt or Domhanghart. The saint was a disciple of St. Patrick who is said to have built a prayer cell at the summit of the mountain in the 5th century from which he could guard the surrounding countryside. Legend has it that the saint never died, instead becoming a perpetual guardian of this great mountain. Cairn on summit of Slieve Donard It was in 1896 that the Irish songwriter Percy French immortalised the Mournes in verse. Looking at the stunning and imperious outline of Slieve Donard towering high above Newcastle and the Irish Sea, it is entirely possible that it was this very vista that the songwriter had in mind when penning the line ‘Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea‘. It is possibly Donard’s position as the high point of the Mournes and Ulster that make it the most popular and busy of the Mourne Mountains wil hill walkers. Another probable factor is it’s accessibility from Newcastle along the tried and tested Glen River track. On any given day and especially at weekends, crowds of people make their way up to the saddle between Donard and Slieve Commedagh before picking their way up the steep slopes to the top of the mountain. Indeed, so popular is the Glen River route that steps have been installed at several points along the track in an effort to prevent erosion. View of Slieve Donard from Cove Mountain For this walk however, we will take the Bloody Bridge route which follows the river of the same name rising steadily to the Bog of Donard before a steep and demanding climb to the summit of Slieve Donard itself. Though not as well defined as the Glen River track, this route is much less crowded and for me, far more enjoyable. Getting There Travelling to the Mournes from the South was made a lot easier with the opening of the M1 motorway and this situation will be further improved on completion of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project . Until such time, you will need to take the motorway as far as the Newry exit before taking the scenic A2 road along the coast through Warrenpoint and on towards Newcastle. The Bloody Bridge car-park is located by the Irish Sea about three miles before Newcastle. We advise getting hold of the Mournes Activity Map if you plan on doing any walking in the Mournes. Where To Stay If you  provide walker friendly accommodation in the Mourne Mountains, why not  Contact Us  to advertise your business on this page.   The Route From the


The eighteenth century 'Kingdom Of Two Sicilies' consisted of Sicily and which other kingdom?

Two Sicilies, kingdom of the | Article about Two Sicilies, kingdom of the by The Free Dictionary Two Sicilies, kingdom of the | Article about Two Sicilies, kingdom of the by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Two+Sicilies%2c+kingdom+of+the Two Sicilies, kingdom of the Two Sicilies, kingdom of the. The name Two Sicilies was used in the Middle Ages to mean the kingdoms of Sicily and of Naples (see Sicily Sicily , Ital. Sicilia, region (1991 pop. 4,966,386), 9,925 sq mi (25,706 sq km), S Italy, mainly situated on the island of Sicily, which is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the west and south, by the Ionian Sea on the east, and by the Tyrrhenian Sea on the north, and ..... Click the link for more information.  and Naples, kingdom of Naples, kingdom of, former state, occupying the Italian peninsula south of the former Papal States. It comprised roughly the present regions of Campania, Abruzzi, Molise, Basilicata, Apulia, and Calabria. Naples was the capital. In the 11th and 12th cent. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Alfonso V Alfonso V (Alfonso the Magnanimous), 1396–1458, king of Aragón and Sicily (1416–58) and of Naples (1443–58), count of Barcelona. He was the son of Ferdinand I, whom he succeeded in Aragón and Sicily. ..... Click the link for more information.  of Aragón, who in 1442 reunited the two kingdoms under his rule, styled himself king of the Two Sicilies. Under his successors the kingdoms were again separate, but the title was revived during Spanish domination (1504–1713) of both kingdoms and after the accession (1759) of a cadet branch of the Spanish line of Bourbon Bourbon , European royal family, originally of France; a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. One branch of the Bourbons occupies the modern Spanish throne, and other branches ruled the Two Sicilies and Parma. ..... Click the link for more information.  to Naples and Sicily. Ferdinand IV of Naples (Ferdinand III of Sicily) officially merged the two kingdoms in 1816 and called himself Ferdinand I Ferdinand I, 1751–1825, king of the Two Sicilies (1816–25). He had previously been king of Naples (1759–99, 1799–1805, 1815–16) as Ferdinand IV and king of Sicily (1759–1816) as Ferdinand III. ..... Click the link for more information.  of the Two Sicilies. Both the Sicilians, who thus lost their autonomy, and the pope, who saw his theoretical suzerainty over the two kingdoms ignored, protested the change. A popular uprising (1820) instigated by the Carbonari Carbonari [Ital.,=charcoal burners], members of a secret society that flourished in Italy, Spain, and France early in the 19th cent. Possibly derived from Freemasonry, the society originated in the kingdom of Naples in the reign of Murat (1808–15) and drew its members from ..... Click the link for more information.  forced Ferdinand to concede a constitution, but Austrian intervention (1821) after the Congress of Laibach Laibach, Congress of , conference of European powers in 1821, held in what is now Ljubljana, Slovenia. The chief powers at the congress were Russia, Austria, Prussia, France, and Great Britain. ..... Click the link for more information.  restored his absolute power. The reactionary regimes of his successors Francis I Francis I, 1777–1830, king of the Two Sicilies (1825–30), son and successor of Ferdinand I. He continued the ruthless and reactionary policy of his father, and his court was notorious for waste and corruption. He was succeeded by his son Ferdinand II. ..... Click the link for more information. , Ferdinand II Ferdinand II, 1810–59, king of the Two Sicilies (1830–59), son and successor of Francis I. Although initially he sought to improve the wretched conditions of his kingdom, he soon relapsed into the repressive policies of his predecessors and became an absolute despot. ..... Click the link for more information. , and Francis II Francis II, 1836–94, last king of the Two Sicilies (1859–61), son and successor of Ferdinand II. A weak ruler, he let his ministers follow his father's reactionary policy. ..... Click the link for mo


What product sponsors the TV programme 'Loose Women'?

TV Sponsorship: a brand’s best friend | Thinkbox TV Sponsorship: a brand’s best friend 2008 TV Sponsorship: a brand’s best friend Posted on: July 29, 2008 Winner of ‘Best Paper’ at Media Research Conference 2008. Thinkbox’s pioneering research with Duckfoot uncovers the inner workings of sponsorship; revealing how and why sponsorship works and the ways in which its impact can be best measured. In Brief TV sponsorship is booming.  The market was worth over £190m in 2007 according to Carat – up 8.5% on 2006.  The growth is set to continue as sponsorship becomes an increasingly hot advertising property and demand for opportunities soars. However, in spite of this escalation, relatively little is known about how sponsorship works and how it creates value for the advertiser.  On an anecdotal basis, there’s a barrage of case studies demonstrating sponsorship’s ability to generate business effects such as sales and future purchase intention.  How it does that though has remained largely unknown until now. Thinkbox’s innovative research with Duckfoot sought to dig below the surface of sponsorship to deconstruct how and why it works and how it differs from spot advertising.  We also wanted to underpin the measurement metrics that allow practitioners to best unlock the value of their sponsorship campaigns.  In order to inform the research and validate the findings, we also created a unique cross-industry working group.  Comprising of key figures from different areas of the industry, the working group fed into each stage of the project and helped ensure a balanced perspective. Key Points Sponsorship has a greater impact on the emotional/implicit mind than the rational/conscious mind The stronger the viewer’s relationship is with a programme, the more effective sponsorship is in driving positive emotions towards the brand Bumpers need to facilitate the relationship between the brand and programme Sponsorships work better over time Sponsoring brands can enjoy ‘brand rub’ and adopt the personality traits of programmes Sponsorship makes brands famous and increases purchase intent, favourability and ‘for me-ness’ In Depth The research comprised of a number of stages. The first stage was qualitative. Groups of viewers were interviewed about different types of TV content and their relationship to that content. They were also questioned at length about several live TV sponsorships and television sponsorship overall. An online quantitative survey was then used to assess 1,600 respondents’ attitudes to a number of brands and live sponsorships, focussing in particular on their attitudes to brands, their awareness, how the sponsorships related to the advertisers and the programmes. We also examined the perceptions of both the programme and the sponsor to see how closely the two were aligned and if any transfer of personalities had occurred. A wide range of sponsoring brands and categories were included in the study including Domino’s and The Simpsons, Toyotal Aygo and T4, Loose Women and Maltesers, Wrigleys and Hollyoaks, Bombadier English Bitter and Al Murray’s Happy Hour, Pedigree and Dog Rescue, and Comparethemarket.com and Channel 4 Drama. Next we conducted a lab-test test to examine how the sponsorship bumpers, and particularly the creativity of the bumpers, worked in relation to standard spot advertising. Finally, a relatively new technique, Implicit Attitude Testing (IAT), was employed to test how sponsorships affected respondents on a sub-conscious level.   The technique was featured in Malcolm Gladwell’s book, ‘Blink’ and helps reveal the strength of automatic association we have between concepts that we are unable to reveal on a conscious, rational level.   In this case, it pitched competing brands against one another to assess how they performed against several key measures.  It was ideal for assessing how sponsorships had shaped implicit associations of brands that would usually be unreachable through more cognitive based research methods. The Results: Sponsorship works most effectively on the implicit/emotional mind Perhaps the mo


What is the most northerly area in the Shipping Forecast?

Sea Areas of the Shipping Forecast - Part 3 | TheYachtMarket Sea Areas Of The Shipping Forecast - Part 3 Sea Areas of the Shipping Forecast - Part 3 Post by: TheYachtMarket News The “hows, whys and wheres” behind the names. Part 3. The Western Area – Lundy to South East Iceland “Shannon, Rockall. Gale warning. North westerly gale force 8 expected later. Sea State moderate, becoming rough or very rough”.< Lundy– the area named after an island in the Bristol Channel. In Norse the name is spelt “Lunde”. In 1924 the island was bought by an Englishman Martin Coles Harman who named himself king. Although the island had its own coinage it was never recognised as a sovereignty. A generation later his son lost the island in a wager of cards. The north and south lighthouses were built in 1897 and both were automated in 1991 and 1994. Fastnet – the Fastnet rock is a rock island 6.5 miles to the south west of Cape Clear in SW Ireland – the most southerly point of the republic of Ireland. Its name comes from Old Norse meaning sharp tooth isle and in Irish it is called Carraign Aonair meaning solitary rock. It is used as the mid-point of one of the world’s classic offshore yachting races, the Fastnet Race, a 976k (608mile) round trip from Cowes to Plymouth. In the infamous race of 1979 severe storms wreaked havoc on the yachts taking part and resulted in the largest rescue operation in peace time. The current lighthouse is the 2nd to be built on the rock and is the highest in Ireland. Irish Sea – obviously named after the area of sea between England and Ireland from St David’s Head to the Mull of Galloway. The majority of heavy goods trade from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland uses this area and there are many ferry connections across the Irish Sea. During World War 1 the Irish Sea became known as U-boat Alley when U-boats moved from the Atlantic to the Irish Sea after the United States entered the war in 1917. It has been described as the most radioactively contaminated sea in the world due to the proximity of the nuclear instillation at Sellafield, although the Japanese seas may now take that accolade. Shannon – takes its name from the river estuary of the longest river in Britain and Ireland. The River Shannon runs through 11 of Ireland’s counties and includes lakes such as Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg. In the estuary is a historic lump of rock named Scattery Island. Though now uninhabited it has always been a holy place and according to legend was the home of a fearsome monster called Cathach. At one time there were seven monastic orders on the island until the Vikings arrived and killed most of the monks. Rockall – an islet or rock stack in the North Atlantic Ocean thought to be the eroded core of an extinct volcano. It rises sheer to a height of approximately 21.4 metres and is regularly washed over by large waves in stormy weather. In January 1993 a record North Atlantic low pressure of 914 mb was recorded: “Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey. Southwest hurricane force 12 or more”. The area is an extremely fertile fishing ground and in the 1860’s became popular with trawlers. As the volume of shipping increased so did the risks. One of the worst accidents was when the three-thousand-ton liner Norge struck the reef en route from Copenhagen to New York. The seas were so rough that nearly half of the Norge’s lifeboats were smashed and 600 people drowned. Malin – named after Malin Head on the Inishowen Peninsula, the most northerly headland on the mainland of Ireland and covering half of what used to be the area Hebrides. The existing lighthouse began service in 1958. It is 23 metres tall to the balcony and has a lantern of 19 feet tall. It was converted to solar power in 2000. Hebrides - the area around the beautiful islands of the Hebrides, off the northwest coast of Scotland. There are two main groups: the Inner and the Outer Hebrides separated by the strait known as The Minch in the north and the Sea of the Hebrides in the south. The Isle of Barra was the filming location of the classic comedy “Whisky Galore”


What is the name of the group of Conservative back- benchers who meet weekly when Parliament is in session?

Rushing around… | The Norton View The Norton View Posted on May 12, 2011 by Lord Norton Been a reasonably busy week, hence fairly light blogging.  Here’s a few super pseudo tweets to cover what I’ve been doing. Monday:  Into the office on campus and then the train to London: get to Westminster in time for divisions on the Public Bodies Bill.  Chair a meeting of the Conservative Academic  Group addressed by David Willetts, the minister for universities.  Catch the last train back to Hull. Tuesday: Morning spent teaching final Parliament seminars of the semester, then back to London.  Just miss one vote in the House, but present for four more.  (The Government are defeated on an important amendment to the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill because six Conservative peers join the Opposition and cross-benchers in voting for it.) Have a meeting, then back into the chamber.  I speak on an amendment moved by Lord Grocott and then move my own.  For the Opposition, Lord Falconer says he is persuaded by my argument.  The minister isn’t yet persuaded.  May need to come back to it on Third Reading. Wednesday:  Meeting of the Constitution Committee.  We discuss our report on the process of constitutional reform, prior to taking evidence next week from the Deputy Prime Minister.  I then have a meeting of the peers in our office with the Leader of the House.  Have a meeting of the executive of the Association of Conservative Peers, followed by a meeting of the Association, addressed by Lord Wei.  I attend the weekly meeting of the 1922 Committee, addressed by the Prime Minister.  Then it is off to the Hansard Lecture given by Shadow Leader of the House, Hilary Benn (see my preceding post): he is dreadful in discussing the Lords.  Someone says afterwards that my body language said it all.  Back to the House for a division on the Police and Social Responsibility Bill: the Government lose, on a key provision on elected police commissioners, because 13 Liberal Democrats (and 4 Bishops) vote for the amendment.  There is then a procedural wrangle, with two adjournments.  Thursday:  I chair a well-attended meeting of the Campaign for an Effective Second Chamber.   I spend time in the chamber before going to the Institute for Government for a lunchtime seminar and launch of the Institute’s report on the first year of coalition government.  Panel of Lord Wallace of Tankerness, Nick Boles MP, Peter Riddell and Will Straw.  After they have spoken, Lord Adonis, who is chairing, invites questions.  Two Labour MPs ask questions, so for balance he invites me to  put a question.  (I hadn’t planned to say a word.)  I ask about relations between the two chambers.  Before the panel can answer, Lord Adonis invites me to report on the position in the Lords in the light of the coalition.  I give an overview of what is happening, including my analysis of the 16 defeats now suffered by the Government.  Back to the House for a late lunch and then a meeting with the publishers and Professor Bill Jones to discuss preparations for the eighth edition of Politics UK.  I meet Baroness Thomas of Winchester and Lords clerk Kate Allen to discuss the Public Bodies Bill in preparation for evidence we are giving next Tuesday to the Public Administration Committee in the Commons on the changes made to the Bill.  Tomorrow the House is sitting.  I need also to prepare material for next week: I have another amendment to move to the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill on Monday and the appearance between the Public administration Committee on Tuesday, plus a rather full diary of meetings to keep me occupied the rest of the week.  Oh yes, and a mass of essay marking to complete.  That’s the task for the weekend.  And yes, I know these are more than super pseudo tweets.  Jumbo pseudo tweets?   Okay, just ordinary paragraphs… Like this:


The Pacific island of Bora Bora is owned by which country?

Bora Bora vacations, honeymoons. Explore Bora Bora resorts & packages Aerial view of the Hotel Four Seasons Bora Bora Aerial view of Bora Bora Sunset Dinner at the St Regis Bora Bora Resort Sailing in Bora Bora/ Photo courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme Bora Bora Vacations Map Bora Bora Vacations Your Bora Bora vacation begins with captivating views of sheer physical splendor as the plane descends over the island. An immense multi-hued lagoon surrounds Bora Bora and itsï¿½ fringing motus (islets), with the castle-like Mt. Otemanu piercing the sky from the middle of the island. Spend some time here and it quickly becomes apparent why novelist James Michener calls Bora Bora ï¿½the worldï¿½s most beautiful island.ï¿½ Located only fifty minutes northwest of Tahiti by flight, the idyllic destination is often lauded as a mecca for jet-setting vacationers and romantics for whom money is no object, though Bora Bora resort packages and vacation deals are often available. Those planning a honeymoon in Bora Bora will not be disappointed. Lush tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, and perfect white-sand beaches give way to emerald waters where colored fish animate the coral gardens. Bora Bora could easily be described as the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with overwater bungalows, thatched roof villas, and fabled ambience. Itï¿½s not a surprise that starry-eyed lovers travel from around the world to spend their honeymoon in Bora Bora. Pora Pora - the ancient name of the island, meaning "first born," came from legends describing this as the first island to rise when Taaroa, the supreme god, fished it out of the waters. Bora Bora was first settled by early Polynesians who arrived on canoes during the 4th century. Later on, when the Tahitians lost the French Tahitian War, Bora Bora and all the other islands became property of France. By the 1900s the population of the island had grown, and during World War II it served as a military supply and airplane base. Relics from World War II can still be seen on the island today. French is the main language spoken on Bora Bora, with about 20 percent of the population speaking Tahitian. Bora Boraï¿½s airport is located on Motu Mute, an islet at the northwestern edge of the barrier reef. Your Bora Bora vacation starts with a quick ferry ride that will take you across the lagoon to the islandsï¿½ various resorts and hotels. Not far from the airport is Motu Traveairoa, home to the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort. Just across the bay on Motu Toopua sit the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa and The Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Luxury Collection. The road around Bora Bora spans a mere 19 miles and can be covered by car, scooter, bike, or via the escorted Circle Island Tours. All tours start in Vaitape, the largest city and hub of the island. Raititi Point , the southern tip of Bora Bora, marks the entrance to the luxurious Hotel Bora Bora as well as the start of Matira Beach, a mile of exquisite white sand and the most popular public beach in the islands. Over three decades ago, Hotel Bora Bora built the first overwater bungalows on stilts over the lagoon. Today, overwater bungalows have become a standard feature of most Bora Bora resorts and offer an ultimate Bora Bora vacation experience.  Some of the islandsï¿½ premiere resorts are located along this stretch of beach, including the Intercontinental Le Moana Beach Resort at Matira Point. On the islandï¿½s eastern side you will find some of the most luxurious Bora Bora resorts, such asSaint Regis Bora Bora Resort and Hotel Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, as well as Novotel Bora Bora Beach Resort and the Sofitel Marara Bora Bora. Sitting just off-shore is the Sofitel Motu Bora Bora. Aside from its world-class resorts, Bora Bora is known for unique and high-end boutiques and for its fine restaurants featuring international cuisine. As for the activities on Bora Bora, you can choose from parasailing, snorkeling and diving, visit to the Lagoonarium undersea experience, shopping for local art, Tahitian pearls, per


What is the second highest mountain in Africa?

Mount Kenya - The Second Highest Mountain in Africa - Jenman African Safaris Why you should climb Mount Kenya As if the opportunity to visit Kenya – the home of Great African Lakes, seemingly never-ending deserts, and national parks teeming with African wildlife – weren’t enticing enough; Mount Kenya presents a unique and unforgettable challenge . Vastly different to Mount Kilimanjaro , this range is less frequented by the touring masses, yet breath-takingly beautiful in many ways. When it comes to international renown, Mount Kenya is famous for its abundance of African wildlife. Ascending the slopes towards the summit, bring hikers and climbers into the presence of such creatures as the hyrax, the common duiker, the groove-toothed rat, hyenas, porcupines, and – if you’re lucky – the majestic leopard. Twitchers are also spoiled for spotting with an array of birdlife having found a home on the mountain, including species such as the rare Afro-alpine moorland and Verreaux eagle. How you can climb Mount Kenya When it comes to reaching Point Lenana, there are eight routes from which you can choose. Of these, the Sirimon routes (Sirmon-Chogoria and Sirimon-Naro Maru) are the more popular, with Burguret providing more of a challenge for seasoned hikers. Sirimon-Chogoria is considered to be the definitive trek up Mount Kenya , and takes up to seven days to complete. The ascent up this route is scenic and relatively easy, with a descent down Chogoria that features one of the most striking vistas on the mountain, consisting of sheer-sided gullies, tarns and waterfalls. Sirimon-Naro Moru is the most popular route on the Mountain and is renowned for its steady rate of ascent and descent. While this route misses out on some of the beautiful features of Mount Kenya , it is still scenically memorable passing up Mackinders’ Valley before descending through a vertical bog into dense rainforest below. The Burguret route offers hikers the likely chance of encountering a stampede, and then making up for it with stunning landscapes and a wide range of wildlife. Burguret is more challenging, which is why it is less popular, yet equally pleasing to the eye, even between stretches of rough and muddy going. Most travellers who decide to embark upon a journey to Mount Kenya , whether they climb to the summit or not, are left with a gratifying awe at the country’s many marvels. With a number of lesser peaks and glaciers that are more easily scaled, you can even choose to split your time between the Mountain and its surrounding forests where elephant, buffalo, lion, antelope, servals and leopards roam.