Which film starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton and Ben Affleck was the world's highest grossing film of 1998?

ARMAGEDDON (1998) - Official Movie Trailer - YouTube ARMAGEDDON (1998) - Official Movie Trailer 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 17, 2011 Armageddon (1998) / Армагеддон (Трейлер) Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Will Patton, Owen Wilson, Jason Isaacs and Ben Affleck Armageddon is a 1998 American science-fiction disaster film, directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released by Disney's Touchstone Pictures. The film follows a group of blue-collar deep-core drillers sent by NASA to stop a gigantic asteroid on a collision course with Earth. It features an ensemble cast including William Fichtner, Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Owen Wilson, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, Michael Clarke Duncan and Steve Buscemi. Armageddon opened in theaters only two-and-a-half months after a similar impact-based movie, Deep Impact, which starred Morgan Freeman. According to Bruce Joel Rubin writer of Deep Impact, a 'president at Disney' took notes on everything the writer said during lunch about his script and initiated Armageddon as a counter film at Disney. Astronomers described Deep Impact as being more scientifically accurate, though Armageddon fared better at the box office. Both films were equally received by critics. Armageddon was an international box office success, despite generally mixed reviews from film critics. It became the highest-grossing film of 1998 worldwide surpassing the Steven Spielberg war epic, Saving Private Ryan. Plot: When an asteroid the size of Texas is headed for Earth the world's best deep core drilling team is sent to nuke the rock from the inside. I do NOT own this video or right to it. All rights go to its rightful owners (movie company and film creators). trailer teaser sneak peak featurette ellen interview new hq hd 720p 1080p 720 1080 2011 2010 2012 2013 2014 deleted scene movie film awards official hot sexy funny theatrical original score tv spot Friday night cowboys and aliens thor Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark The Adventures Of Tintin The Secret Of The Unicorn the twilight saga breaking dawn trailer official 2011 part 1 new moon eclipse 2 The Muppets contagion x-men first class Sherlock Holmes A Game Of Shadows midnight in paris harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 green lantern scream 5 super 8 hugo cabret pirates of the caribbean 5 Captain America The First Avenger Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol the hangover part II 2 Transformers The Dark Of The Moon The Wolverine war horse Girl With the Dragon Tattoo now titanic 3d #1 #2 national treasure 3 horrible bosses the tree of life The Three Musketeers star wars the smurfs Beginners Submarine Beautiful Boy the trip poppers penguins cars 2 Winnie the Pooh another earth cowboys and aliens crazy stupid love the devil's double the hobbit part interview trailer official 2011 2012 robert pattinson taylor lautner kirsten dunst kristen stewart bradley cooper jennifer aniston courtney cox johnny depp miley cyrus emma stone justin timberlake amanda seyfried mila kunis brad pitt matt damon angelina jolie tom hardy anne hathaway joseph gordon-levitt chloe moretz zach galifianakis carey mulligan andrew garfield interview ellen natalie portman 2011 2012 Category


Named after a nickname given to the victim, what name is given to the unsolved murder of American waitress Elizabeth Short in Leimert Park, Los Angeles in 1947?

25 Mysteries That Have Scared The Creeps Out of Everyone Follow Emlii 25 Mysteries That Have Scared The Creeps Out of Everyone There are somethings that confuse the world to such an extent that people go mad and crazy behind these mysteries. Find out how these mysteries have managed to dumbfound the world since ages and scare the hell out of those who encounter them. 1. The Taos Hum www.coolfunpedia.blogspot.com In the small town of Taos, New Mexico, there is a certain buzz often heard on the horizon that can be compared to the sound of a distant diesel engine. It is a humming sound that is very disorienting for a person who experiences it and it seems to have an effect on people- it has been known to cause insomnia and/or sleep disturbances, nausea, headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds. Needless to say, it can be very irritating for hearers, Although it can be heard by the naked ear, various sound detection devices are not able to pick it up. This is known as the Taos Hum and up to this day, no one still knows how this sound is being created. 2. Voynich Manuscript www.sci-news.com The Voynich manuscript was written in a language that men through the centuries have tried to decode to no avail. The only idea anyone has of its origin are the drawings found on various pages.The book has been carbon-dated to the early 15th century (1404–1438), and may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance. The manuscript is named after Wilfrid Voynich, a Polish book dealer who purchased it in 1912. The pages of the codex are vellum. Some of the pages are missing, but about 240 remain. The text is written from left to right, and most of the pages have illustrations or diagrams. Many people have suggested different theories for deciphering the text, while some believe its just pure nonsense and might be a hoax. Whatever it may be, but to this day the manuscript remains a confusing mystery. 3. Jack The Ripper www.blog.8coupons.com The name Jack the Ripper has been heard in many shows and movies, pertaining to the serial killer who murdered 11 women in London’s east end in the late 1800?s but was never identified. Most of his victims were prostitutes, whose bodies were mutilated beyond recognition and their throats slashed. In the East End's Whitechapel district, a string of prostitutes were butchered. The crime scenes were a gory tableau; the brutalized bodies were perversions of the human form. The killer was a collector who took organs as trophies. The signature of a letter that arrived during the murders gave this monster a name: Jack the Ripper. The city was whipped into a froth of suspicion and fear. Wide dragnets snagged scores of suspects, but the police were unable to catch the killer. Vigilante committees formed, and mobs routinely chased people through the streets. And then, suddenly, the murders stopped. Despite three more years of investigation, the police never uncovered the true identity of Jack the Ripper. The unsolved case was officially closed in 1892, though interest in the killings has never dwindled. 4. Bermuda Triangle www.stiannius.deviantart.com Known as the Bermuda Triangle, this legendary expanse of ocean can be found between the points of Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Pilots often tell of their instruments going haywire and numerous ships have been lost at sea. With explanations ranging from gas bubbles to aliens, no one is sure what is behind the strange phenomena. 5. Kryptos www.anixneuseis.gr Just outside the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, you will behold a statue that has coded encryptions on its surface. This very captivating sculpture was created by Jim Sanborn to show that everything can be resolved and decoded with the use of patterns and clues. Of the four inscription sections that were included, only the first three have been cracked. But the fourth? Not even the brilliant minds in the CIA were able to get to the bottom of it 6. Shepherd’s Monument Inscription www.peiraxtiri.gr In Staffordshire, England, there is a sculpture that has invited the wits and intellect of ma


Which British Prime Minister later became the Earl of Stockton?

Harold Macmillan     - Stockton Council Stockton Council Harold Macmillan Harold Macmillan Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC (1894 - 1986) was a British Conservative politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 10 January 1957 to 18 October 1963. Nicknamed 'Supermac', in his premiership he advocated a mixed economy, championed the use of public investment to create expansion, and presided over an age of affluence marked by high growth and low unemployment. He restored the special relationship with the United States, decolonised much of Africa, ended National Service, strengthened the nuclear deterrent, and pioneered the Nuclear Test Ban with the Soviet Union, but his unwillingness to disclose United States nuclear secrets to France led to a French veto of the United Kingdom's entry into the European Economic Community. When asked what represented the greatest challenge for a statesman, Macmillan replied: "Events, my dear boy, events". Harold Macmillan was born in Chelsea, London, and was first educated at Summer Fields School and then at Eton but left during his first half after a serious attack of pneumonia. He also attended Balliol College, Oxford, although he only completed two years of the four year course reading Greats before the outbreak of the First World War. Macmillan served with distinction as a captain in the Grenadier Guards during the war and was wounded on three occasions. During the Battle of the Somme, he spent an entire day wounded and lying in a slit trench with a bullet in his pelvis, reading the classical Greek playwright Aeschylus in his original language. Macmillan lost so many of his fellow students during the war that afterwards he refused to return to Oxford, saying the university would never be the same. He joined Macmillan Publishers as a junior partner in 1920, remaining with the company until his appointment to ministerial office in 1940. Macmillan married Lady Dorothy Cavendish, daughter of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire on 21 April 1920. Between 1929 and 1935 Lady Dorothy had a long affair with the Conservative politician Robert Boothby, in full public view of Westminster and established society. Boothby was widely rumoured to have been the father of Macmillan's youngest daughter Sarah. The stress caused by this may have contributed to Macmillan's nervous breakdown in 1931. Lady Dorothy died on 21 May 1966, aged 65. Elected to the House of Commons in 1924 for Stockton-on-Tees, Macmillan lost his seat in 1929, only to return in 1931. He spent the 1930s on the backbenches, During this time (1938) he published the first edition of his book The Middle Way, which advocated a broadly centrist political philosophy both domestically and internationally. In the Second World War he at last attained office, serving in the wartime coalition government in the Ministry of Supply and the Colonial Ministry before attaining real power upon being sent to North Africa in 1942 as British government representative to the Allies in the Mediterranean. During this assignment Macmillan worked closely with US General Dwight Eisenhower, a friendship that would prove crucial in his later career. Macmillan was also the British resident minister advising General Keightley of V Corps, the senior Allied commander in Austria responsible for Operation Keelhaul, which included the forced repatriation of up to 70,000 prisoners of war to the Soviet Union and Tito's Yugoslavia in 1945. Macmillan returned to England after the war and was Secretary of State for Air for two months in 1945. He lost his seat in the landslide Labour victory that year, but soon returned to Parliament in a November 1945 by-election in Bromley. With the Conservative victory in 1951 he became Minister of Housing under Winston Churchill and fulfilled his conference promise to build 300,000 houses per year. He then served as Minister of Defense from October 1954. He then served as Foreign Secretary in April-December 1955 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1955-1957 under Anthony Eden. Harold Macmillan became Pri


Which organisation was founded by the Reverend Chad Varah?

Obituary: The Rev Chad Varah | Society | The Guardian The Rev Chad Varah Liberal cleric who founded of the Samaritans, his life was dedicated to 'listening therapy' Simon Armson Share on Messenger Close The Rev Dr Chad Varah, who has died aged 95, dedicated his long life to providing care and emotional support to people contemplating suicide, and teaching others how to provide that support. To this end, in 1953 he founded the Samaritans - "to befriend the suicidal and despairing". The movement is now a household name, with more than 200 branches in the UK and Ireland and some 17,000 trained volunteers providing confidential, non-judgmental, emotional support around the clock. In 2004, 4.7m telephone calls were made to the organisation. Last year, the number of contacts exceeded 5m. Varah also promoted the same principle internationally through Befrienders Worldwide, as its founder/chairman from 1974 to 1983, and president from then until 1986. Befrienders Worldwide now operates in more than 40 countries, including some where there is no easy access to phones or computers, and where people will walk for hours to get emotional support. An inveterate traveller, Varah visited most, if not all of them, continuing these journeys into his 90s. Although he stepped down from day-to-day involvement with the Samaritans in later life, for more than four decades he continued to be immensely proud of the organisation. It was only as the Samaritans' 50th anniversary approached in 2003 that he felt it necessary to voice his disapproval and disappointment at some of the ways the Samaritans and Befrienders Worldwide were being directed. However, in the summer of 2005, a rapprochement was reached. He was delighted when, in 2006, his eldest son, Michael, who died earlier this year, was elected to the organisation's newly created board of trustees. Varah was a man of immense intellectual and linguistic skills, of eclectic interests, originality and practicality. He was born the eldest of nine children in the village of Barton-on-Humber, Lincolnshire, where his father - the local vicar and a canon - named him after St Chad, founder of the parish. In his autobiography, Before I Die Again, published in 1992 - the title referred to his belief in reincarnation - Varah described his father as "a very strong character, a man of principle with firm beliefs and convictions, someone with the moral courage to speak what he believed, whether it would make him popular or unpopular". The son inherited those qualities. The extent to which Chad spoke what he believed often earned him respect, but not infrequently led him into conflict - not that this ever weakened his resolve. From his schooling at Worksop college, Nottinghamshire, he gained an exhibition in natural sciences to Keble College, Oxford, but switched subjects and, in 1933, obtained a degree in philosophy, politics and economics. A keen linguist and with a great love of music, he was active in the university Russian and Slavonic clubs (he would go on to publish two volumes of Russian Orthodox church music). He also founded the student Scandinavian club - "not least because of the access it gave me to long-legged, blue-eyed blondes", he reflected candidly in later life. Despite an initial reluctance to follow in his father's footsteps, Varah was persuaded by his godfather, Archbishop Hine, to study at Lincoln Theological College. Ordained in 1936, he was curate at St Giles, Lincoln (1935-38), St Mary's, Putney (1938-40), Barrow-in-Furness (1940-42), and vicar of Holy Trinity, Blackburn (1942-49) and St Paul, Clapham junction (1949-53). In 1940, he married Susan Whanslaw, who became a key figure in the Church of England as world president of the Mothers' Union during the 1970s, steering through important changes in the organisation's statutes. They had one daughter, triplet sons (born at home in the Blackburn vicarage in wartime Britain), and then a fourth son. This growing family and the scale of his parish work were often the cause of Varah's pleas to the Almighty about the pressures on his time


In which city are the headquarters of UNESCO?

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What was the name of William Shakespeare's only son?

William Shakespeare - British History - HISTORY.com William Shakespeare A+E Networks Introduction Considered the greatest English-speaking writer in history and known as England’s national poet, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright. To this day, countless theater festivals around the world honor his work, students memorize his eloquent poems and scholars reinterpret the million words of text he composed. They also hunt for clues about the life of the man who inspires such “bardolatry” (as George Bernard Shaw derisively called it), much of which remains shrouded in mystery. Born into a family of modest means in Elizabethan England, the “Bard of Avon” wrote at least 37 plays and a collection of sonnets, established the legendary Globe theater and helped transform the English language. Google Shakespeare’s Childhood and Family Life William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a bustling market town 100 miles northwest of London, and baptized there on April 26, 1564. His birthday is traditionally celebrated on April 23, which was the date of his death in 1616 and is the feast day of St. George, the patron saint of England. Shakespeare’s father, John, dabbled in farming, wood trading, tanning, leatherwork, money lending and other occupations; he also held a series of municipal positions before falling into debt in the late 1580s. The ambitious son of a tenant farmer, John boosted his social status by marrying Mary Arden, the daughter of an aristocratic landowner. Like John, she may have been a practicing Catholic at a time when those who rejected the newly established Church of England faced persecution. Did You Know? Sources from William Shakespeare's lifetime spell his last name in more than 80 different ways, ranging from “Shappere” to “Shaxberd.” In the handful of signatures that have survived, he himself never spelled his name “William Shakespeare,” using variations such as “Willm Shakspere” and “William Shakspeare” instead. William was the third of eight Shakespeare children, of whom three died in childhood. Though no records of his education survive, it is likely that he attended the well-regarded local grammar school, where he would have studied Latin grammar and classics. It is unknown whether he completed his studies or abandoned them as an adolescent to apprentice with his father. At 18 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway (1556-1616), a woman eight years his senior, in a ceremony thought to have been hastily arranged due to her pregnancy. A daughter, Susanna, was born less than seven months later in May 1583. Twins Hamnet and Judith followed in February 1585. Susanna and Judith would live to old age, while Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died at 11. As for William and Anne, it is believed that the couple lived apart for most of the year while the bard pursued his writing and theater career in London. It was not until the end of his life that Shakespeare moved back in with Anne in their Stratford home. Shakespeare’s Lost Years and Early Career To the dismay of his biographers, Shakespeare disappears from the historical record between 1585, when his twins’ baptism was recorded, and 1592, when the playwright Robert Greene denounced him in a pamphlet as an “upstart crow” (evidence that he had already made a name for himself on the London stage). What did the newly married father and future literary icon do during those seven “lost” years? Historians have speculated that he worked as a schoolteacher, studied law, traveled across continental Europe or joined an acting troupe that was passing through Stratford. According to one 17th-century account, he fled his hometown after poaching deer from a local politician’s estate. Whatever the answer, by 1592 Shakespeare had begun working as an actor, penned several plays and spent enough time in London to write about its geography, culture and diverse personalities with great authority. Even his earliest works evince knowledge of European affairs and foreign countries, familiarity with the royal court and general


What does the Saffir-Simpson Scale measure?

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Climatology | Names | Wind Scale | Extremes | Models | Breakpoints The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the western North Pacific, the term "super typhoon" is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph. Category Types of Damage Due to Hurricane Winds 1 64-82 kt 119-153 km/h Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days. 2 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks. 3


Which product used the advertising slogan 'cuts cleaning time in half '?

UK television adverts 1955-1985 It’s all dirt and dust, But don’t you get fussed, The answer is easily found, Remember: Cleans a big, big carpet For less than half a crown! 1001 carpet cleaner (2) One Thousand and One, One Thousand and One Gets rid of that workaday frown, One Thousand and One cleans a big big carpet For less than half a crown! Bright action foam (deep cleans!), brings up carpets like new! One Thousand and One cleans a big big carpet For less than half a crown! 1001 Dry Foam One Thousand and One Dry Foam — Does it right! One Thousand and One Dry Foam — Cleans it bright! A brighter carpet means a brighter home, One Thousand and One Dry Foam. Acdo Washing Powder: 1971 Fragrances that change your world. Airwick air freshener (2): 1970s (Scrooge sits by the fire; Father Christmas arrives and puts up Christmas decorations) The Airwick Winter Collection Two limited edition festive fragrances — Snowy cedars and mulled wine — Guaranteed to bring the spirit of Christmas to any home! Ajax (1) (Two cleaners and a lift operator walk on the wall) Gets floors too clean to walk on! Ajax (2) Power to shift deep-down stains! Ajax (3) Cleans like a white tornado! Ariel (1) With enzymes to digests dirt and stains/tackles the really tough stains that other powders leave behind Ariel (2) The dirt says “hot” the label says “not”. Ariel (3) Do your whites pass the window test? Ariel. Bacofoil: 1970s [Man in apron  roller skates alongside an extra-long wallpapering table, lining up oven-ready chickens on Bacofoil] Man: This is new double-length Bacofoil. I’ve got 30 seconds to show you how much food you can cook and wrap in this lot. I’m using chickens because I like chickens. It doesn’t have to be chickens. This lot will wrap 30 joints of beef, or 13 turkeys, or 65 pounds of cheese, or 104 rounds of sandwiches. [Reaches half-way point] This is where most other foils run out. Voiceover: New double-length Bacofoil. It’s twice the foil, but not twice the price. Man: I told you we needed a minute. Big S He said “You’re mine for ever”, but she got the dirty pans until Brillo freed her for love. She thought marriage was a bed of roses ― until she saw the mess in the kitchen. There were pans ― dirty pans. Yesterday she was a prisoner of dirty pans. Brillo set her free. He swept her into his arms, then dropped her into the sink. It was a lifetime of dirty pans ― then Brillo arrived. He promised her his worldly goods, but all she got was pans ― dirty pans Then one day Brillo broke into her prison. Calgon Washing machines live longer with Calgon. Comfort Softness is a thing called Comfort! Daz (1): 1950s The Daz white knights are coming your way with big cash prizes. We’re hurrying on our way with purses full of prize money. Our first stop could be at your house. We’re off. If we call, just show us a large Daz packet, answer a simple question correctly, and you win £5. If you have two large or one giant size, you can win £10. Daz white knights will be travelling far and wide including [towns varied by television area]. The Daz white nights are coming your way. And here’s another exciting thing to look out for. Our squires are already putting leaflets through almost every door. It gives you an extra chance of winning the same big prizes. Don’t waste this chance to win big prizes: buy Daz tomorrow because we may call on you. And remember, Daz washes so white you can see the difference! Daz (2) Fabulous Fabulon, makes clothes feel like new! Fairy household soap Fanny Cradock and Johnny are in the kitchen where Fanny is giving Johnny a hard time for having dirty cuffs and collars. After Fanny has given the items a good scrubbing with a block of Fairy soap, the stains vanish. Johnny adjusts his monocle and admires the result. Fanny (looking into the camera): Fairy’s a must for collars and cuffs! Fairy Liquid (1): 1961 Now hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face With mild green Fairy Liquid. Fairy Liquid (2): 1965 4-year-old girl using Fairy Liquid bottles to play skittles Mother: Who’s got my Fairy Liquid? Daughter: It’s for my ski


'Pilot', 'Melon' and 'Strapped-Toothed' are types of which sea creature?

Pilot Whale - Whale Facts and Information Pilot Whale Pilot Whale – genus Globicephala Description Pilot Whales are dark black in color most of the time. Some of them are a dark gray. There are two species of the Pilot whale, but it is often very hard to tell them apart. They generally both get lumped into this basic category. One has a short fin while the other features one that is long. These whales are very large, and only the killer whale is bigger than they are. Males are the largest with a length of up to 25 feet and they can weigh as much as three tons. The females only weigh about half of that and they can be up to 16 feet in length. Behavior You may not get to see the Pilot Whale as often as other species. This is because it tends to stick to the deeper waters. They have been praised for their extremely high level of intelligence. They are said to be very easy to train and they are also social creatures. They often form groups of more than 100 in them. They have been found from time to time in large groups on the beaches. It is believed this is due to an infestation of parasites that affects the brain’s ability to stay on course. Diet/Feeding The Pilot Whale has quite a selection when it comes to the foods they eat. Their diet includes squid, octopus, herring, and various small fish. They tend to prefer the squid though so that is the primary food source if it is readily available for them. They eat about 70 pounds of food daily which is very little compared to other types of whales their size. Observation of the Pilot Whales indicate that they work together in order to get the food that they want. Engaged in a type of high pitched whistle, they will create a circle that seems to mesmerize the prey and then they can consume it with ease. Distribution There is nowhere you won’t find the Pilot Whale. In fact, they are believed to be the most distributed whale in the world. They enjoy both the tropic and the temperate waters. Generally you will find those with the shorter fins in the warmer waters. The two types of physical characteristic Pilot Whales tend to stay separate from each other. Sometimes they do cross paths though during the migration process. Short Finned Pilot Whale Distribution Long Finned Pilot Whale Distribution Reproduction Females mature faster than the males at about 9 years of age. For the males it is around 15 years old. The process of mating takes place after aggressive acts from the males with each other. This includes shocks melon to melon in order to get the attention of the females around them. The calves emerge about 4.7 feet long and weighing just over 135 pounds. They will receive milk from their mothers for almost two years. Some Pilot Whales observed have been noted to nurse a calf for up to 10 years. This is quite puzzling to researchers. They believe it may have something to do with the older females. They may do this with their last offspring. Human Interaction The Japanese tend to savor the meat from the Pilot Whale so it often fall victim of their whaling efforts. Since Pilot Whales travel in large groups the easily fall victim to whaling. There are complex set ups that move an entire group of them towards the beach so that they can be killed. Conservation Pilot Whale is considered as “data deficient” species in the Red List of Threatened species. They seem to do extremely well in captivity which can be a huge benefit if some severe forms of conservation need to take place later on. Categories


Which cartoon character first appeared on screen in 'The Wise Little Hen' in 1934 and later in the 'Oscar' winning cartoon 'Der Fuhrer's Face' in 1942?

The Animated Cartoon Factory - Biographies Death caused by circulatory failure due to complications from lung cancer Is rumored to be cryogenetically preserved Active anti-communist Father-in-law of Ron Miller (married to Disney's daughter Diane) As a teenager, Walt Disney was a member of the Order of DeMolay, a youth organization affiliated with Free Masons. Interred at Forest Lawn, Glendale, California, USA. Facing the Freedom Mausoleum, to your left hand side are two small private gardens. His is the one farthest back. Plaque is on the wall behind the trees (to your left standing at the gate). Holds the record of winning the most Academy Awards (32). Identified as the founder of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority in film clips shown in the queue area of Rocket Rods (formerly, the CircleVision 360 Theater) at Disneyland Became interested in personalizing animals' characters after carelessly killing a small owl as a young boy. He felt deeply remorseful and guilty and vowed never again to kill a living creature. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 2000. Worked as a paperboy as a youth. Briefly worked for Walter Lantz as an animator. In the animated short "Mickey's Rival", a character named Mortimer Mouse was modeled after him. Chose Anaheim, California for the location of Disneyland after demographics experts convinced him it would become a major population center within 10 years (They were right). His death was not publicly announced until after his funeral, which was attended only by close family members. Reportedly, his famous trademark signature was designed for him by one of his animators. Was a frequent target of satire by animator Jay Ward (I). Reports surfaced that shortly after his death, Disney Company executive board members were shown a short film that Disney had made before his death, where he addressed the board members by name, telling each of them what was expected of them. The film ended with Disney saying, "I'll be seeing you." Mickey Mouse's birthday is November 18, 1928, the date when "Steamboat Willie" was released. Donald Duck's birthday is June 9, 19?? The name "Donald Duck" is frequently written in on voting ballots in Scandanavian countries as a protest vote. Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, an Army draft notice, addressed to "Mr. Donald Duck", was delivered to the Disney studios. Brother of Roy O. Disney. Was dyslexic After adapting Beethoven's 6th Symphony for the soundtrack of Fantasia, Walt Disney said: "My God, this Beethoven will go a long way!" Pictured on a 6¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued in his honor, 11 September 1968. In 1981, Walt Disney Productions (now The Walt Disney Company) purchased the rights to the Disney name from Retlaw Enterprises, the Disney family's company. Walt Disney's grandfather lived in Ontario, Canada. From there he moved to the United States. Personal quotes "I don't make pictures just to make money. I make money to make more pictures. "I'd rather entertain and hope that people learn, than teach and hope that people are entertained." "I'm not interested in pleasing the critics. I'll take my chances pleasing the audiences." "I hope we'll never lose sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse." Biography from Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia: The most successful and influential producer in the history of moviemaking, Walt Disney started as a cartoonist, became an animator, virtually reinvented the medium of animated cartoons, moved on to live-action fantasy, and then found other worlds to conquer. The company that bears his name still trades on the goodwill he developed during his lifetime. In his early teens he studied at the Kansas City Art Institute, which enabled him to find work as a commercial artist later on. In the early 1920s he and a young friend, Ub Iwerks, had their first brush with animation at the Kansas City Film Ad Company, where they worked on commercials for local merchants which appeared in the city's theaters. Disney decided to strike out on his own, with Iwerks at his side. Their "Ne


On which Dutch river does Amsterdam stand?

What Does the XXX in the Amsterdam Mean? Updated July 29, 2016. What Does the Triple X (XXX) in Amsterdam Mean? Given one of the most common stereotypes about the city of Amsterdam , the triple X that can be spotted all over the city may come as little surprise - but does it really have to do with the city's reputation for sex tourism? Not at all; the triple X on the Amsterdam coat of arms turns out to be just a coincidence. The three X's are actually silver St. Andrew's Crosses, also known as saltires - the type of cross on which St. Andrew is said to have been crucified, and a common heraldic symbol worldwide. There are various theories as to what the X's stand for. One popular theory is that the X's stand for the three chief perils that the city of Amsterdam once faced: floods, fire, and the Black Death . Another theory holds that the crosses were taken from the shield of the family Persijn, and refer to three of the family's properties: Amsterdam, Ouder-Amstel, and Nieuwer-Amstel (present-day Amstelveen ). continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities The black pale , a heraldic term for a vertical band, that runs down the shield would represent the Amstel River, on which the three were located. The X's are often found on their own - for example, on the traffic bollards found on countless city streets - but on the Amsterdam coat of arms, the crosses appear vertically on a red escutcheon   or heraldic shield. Two lions, added in the 16th century, flank the shield. Atop the shield is the Imperial Crown of Austria; in the 15th century, Amsterdam was rewarded with permission to use the imperial crown of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in its coat of arms in return for the financial support it provided to Maximilian in wartime; this was considered a favorable endorsement of the city far and wide. When the personal crown of the Catholic emperor became the Imperial Crown of Austria (under Maximilian I's successor, Rudolf II), the city of Amsterdam updated its coat of arms to the new crown. The silver scroll below the escutcheon, the most recent addition, contains the motto of Amsterdam: Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig, "Heroic, Steadfast, Compassionate". Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, grandmother of the current Queen Beatrix, introduced the scroll to commemorate the February strike of 1941 when the non-Jews of Amsterdam rose up in protest of Nazi persecution of the city's Jewish population. This was the first, and one of the only, such strikes in occupied Europe. The scroll was added in 1947 and has since been emblazoned on surfaces across the city.


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Don McLean | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography               by Jason Ankeny Famed for -- and ultimately defined by -- his perennial "American Pie," singer/songwriter Don McLean was born October 2, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York. After getting his start in the folk clubs of New York City during the mid-'60s, McLean struggled for a number of years, building a small following through his work with Pete Seeger on the Clearwater, a sloop that sailed up and down the eastern seaboard to promote environmental causes. Still, McLean was primarily singing in elementary schools and the like when, in 1970, he wrote a musical tribute to painter Vincent Van Gogh; the project was roundly rejected by a number of labels, although MediaArts did offer him a contract to record a number of his other songs under the title Tapestry . The album fared poorly, but Perry Como earned a hit with a cover of the track "And I Love You So," prompting United Artists to pick up McLean 's contract. He returned in 1971 with American Pie ; the title track, an elegiac eight-and-a-half-minute folk-pop epic inspired by the tragic death of Buddy Holly , became a number one hit, and the LP soon reached the top of the charts as well. The follow-up, "Vincent," was also a smash, and McLean even became the subject of the Roberta Flack hit "Killing Me Softly with His Song"; however, to his credit -- and to his label's horror -- the singer refused to let the success of "American Pie" straitjacket his career. Subsequent records like 1972's self-titled effort and 1974's Playin' Favorites deliberately avoided any attempts to re-create the "American Pie" flavor; not surprisingly, his sales plummeted, and the latter release even failed to chart. After 1974's Homeless Brother and 1976's Solo , United Artists dropped McLean from his contract; he resurfaced on Arista the next year with Prime Time , but when it, too, fared poorly, he spent the next several years without a label. McLean enjoyed a renaissance of sorts with 1980's Chain Lightning ; his first Top 30 LP in close to a decade, it spawned a Top Ten smash with its cover of Roy Orbison 's classic "Crying," and his originals "Castles in the Air" and "Since I Don't Have You" both also reached the Top 40. However, 1981's Believers failed to sustain the comeback, and after 1983's Dominion , he was again left without benefit of label support. McLean spent the remainder of his career primarily on the road, grudgingly restoring "American Pie" to his set list and drawing inspiration from the country market; in addition to a number of live sets and re-recordings of old favorites, he also returned to the studio for projects like 1990's For the Memories (a collection of classic pop, country, and jazz covers) and 1995's River of Love (an LP of original material).


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Which architect designed the Imperial War Museum North at Salford Quays?

Imperial War Museum Manchester - e-architect Home > Manchester > Imperial War Museum Manchester Imperial War Museum Manchester Published by Adrian Welch updated on March 6, 2014 Imperial War Museum Manchester, IWMN Building, Architect, Photos, Development Imperial War Museum North : IWMN Manchester Trafford Park Building, Salford, England, UK – design by Studio Libeskind Architects 12 Aug 2006 Location: Trafford Wharf Road, Salford Quays, nr Manchester, northwest England photos © Adrian Welch Address: The Quays, Trafford Wharf, Trafford Park, Manchester, England, UK photograph © webbaviation Imperial War Museum North : External Spaces Shortlist Announced Imperial War Museum North : Open 7 days a week from 10am – 6pm (Nov to Feb 10am – 5pm) with free admission. The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1TZ (close to Harbour City Metrolink and Junction 9 of the M60) T : 0161 836 4000 E : iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk www.iwm.org.uk Imperial War Museum North, which opened to visitors on 5 July 2002, has fast become one of the most popular visitor attractions in the North West, already receiving over 1,700,000 visitors. It is on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford, in a spectacular award-winning building designed by the internationally renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind. The Museum tells the story of how war has affected the lives of British and Commonwealth citizens since 1914. It is the 5th branch of the Imperial War Museum and the first outside the South East of England. Recently named one of the top 10 English buildings of the last 100 years in the 2008 Rough Guide and voted one of the top 3 Large Visitor Attractions in England (Silver Award at Visit Britain’s Excellence in England Awards 2007), other notable awards include a Special Commendation (second-only to First Prize) in the European Museum of the Year Awards 2004 and Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2006 in the Greater Manchester Tourism Awards and the North West Tourism Awards. The Museum has also been a finalist in the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize. IWMN Salford – Daniel Libeskind Manchester building – more photos: photos © Adrian Welch


Which philosopher propounded the idea of 'Utilitarianism', later taken up by John Stuart Mill?

Mill, John Stuart: Ethics | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Z John Stuart Mill: Ethics The ethical theory of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) is most extensively articulated in his classical text Utilitarianism (1861). Its goal is to justify the utilitarian principle as the foundation of morals. This principle says actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote overall human happiness. So, Mill focuses on consequences of actions and not on rights nor ethical sentiments. This article primarily examines the central ideas of his text Utilitarianism, but the article's last two sections are devoted to Mill's views on the freedom of the will and the justification of punishment, which are found in System of Logic (1843) and Examination of Sir William Hamilton’s Philosophy (1865), respectively. Educated by his father James Mill who was a close friend to Jeremy Bentham , John Stuart Mill came in contact with utilitarian thought at a very early stage of his life. In his Autobiography he claims to have introduced the word “utilitarian” into the English language when he was sixteen. Mill remained a utilitarian throughout his life. Beginning in the 1830s he became increasingly critical of what he calls Bentham’s “theory of human nature”. The two articles “Remarks on Bentham’s Philosophy” (1833) and “Bentham” (1838) are his first important contributions to the development of utilitarian thought. Mill rejects Bentham’s view that humans are unrelentingly driven by narrow self-interest. He believed that a “desire of perfection” and sympathy for fellow human beings belong to human nature. One of the central tenets of Mill’s political outlook is that, not only the rules of society, but also people themselves are capable of improvement.   Secondary Sources 1. Introductory Remarks Mill tells us in his Autobiography that the “little work with the name” Utilitarianism arose from unpublished material, the greater part of which he completed in the final years of his marriage to Harriet Taylor, that is, before 1858. For its publication he brought old manuscripts into form and added some new material. The work first appeared in 1861 as a series of three articles for Fraser’s Magazine, a journal that, though directed at an educated audience, was by no means a philosophical organ. Mill planned from the beginning a separate book publication, which came to light in 1863. Even if the circumstances of the genesis of this work gesture to an occasional piece with a popular goal, on closer examination Utilitarianism turns out to be a carefully conceived work,  rich in thought. One must not forget that since his first reading of Bentham in the winter of 1821-22, the time to which Mill dates his conversion to utilitarianism, forty years had passed. Taken this way, Utilitarianism was anything but a philosophical accessory, and instead the programmatic text of a thinker who for decades had understood himself as a utilitarian and who was profoundly familiar with popular objections to the principle of utility in moral theory. Almost ten years earlier (1852) Mill had defended utilitarianism against the intuitionistic philosopher William Whewell (Whewell on Moral Philosophy). The priority of the text was to popularize the fundamental thoughts of utilitarianism within influential circles. This goal explains the composition of the work. After some general introductory comments, the text defends utilitarianism from common criticisms ("What Utilitarianism Is"). After this Mill turns to the question concerning moral motivation ("Of the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility").This is followed by the notorious proof of the principle of utility (“Of What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility is Susceptible”) and the long concluding chapter on the relation of utility and justice (“On the Connection Between Justice and Utility”). The last chapter is often neglected – and wrongly so, for it contains a central statement of Mill’s understanding of morals; it creates the foundation for the philosopher’s theory of moral right


What is the official language of Guinea-Bissau?

Most spoken languages in Guinea-Bissau The most commonly spoken languages in Guinea-Bissau Portuguese is the official language of Guinea-Bissau Balcanta, Fulfulde, Crioulo, Mandyak, Mandinka are other languages spoken on a regular basis in  Guinea-Bissau


Which was the 'Spice Girls' first single as a quartet?

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ATHENA (Athene) - Greek Goddess of Wisdom, War & Crafts (Roman Minerva) Athena, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., Museum of Fine Arts Boston ATHENE (Athena) was the Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and various other crafts.  She was depicted as a stately woman armed with a shield and spear, and wearing a long robe, crested helm, and the famed aigis--a snake-trimmed cape adorned with the monstrous visage of the Gorgon Medousa (Medusa). MYTHS The more famous myths featuring the goddess Athene include:-- Her birth from the head of Zeus, fully-grown and arrayed in arms. << More >> Her contest with Poseidon for dominion of Athens in which she produced the first olive tree and he the first horse. << More >> The War of the Giants in which she buried Enkelados (Enceladus) beneath Mount Etna and made her aigis from the skin of Pallas. << More >> The attempted violation of the goddess by Hephaistos (Hephaestus), who spilled his seed upon the earth and produced Erikhthonios (Erichthonius), who she then adopted as her own son. << More >> The assisting of Perseus in his quest to slay the Gorgon and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. << More >> The assisting of Herakles (Heracles) with his twelve labours. << More >> The weaving contest with Arakhne (Arachne) who was transformed by the goddess into a spider . << More >> The blinding of Teiresias (Tiresias) for seeing her naked while bathing. << More >> The Judgement of Paris in which she competed with Hera and Aphrodite for the prize of the golden apple. << More >> The Trojan War where she sided with the Greeks in battle, but attacked their ships with a storm when they failed to punish Oilean Aias (Ajax) for violating her Trojan shrine. << More >> Many other myths are detailed over the following pages. ATHENA PAGES ON THEOI.COM This site contains a total of 9 pages describing the goddess, including general descriptions, mythology, and cult. The content is outlined in the Index of Athena Pages (left column or below). FAMILY OF ATHENA [1.1] ZEUS & METIS (Hesiod Theogony 887, 924; Apollodorus 1.20) [1.2] Born from the head of ZEUS (Hesiod Theogony 887, 924; Apollodorus 1.20, others) OFFSPRING NONE (she was a virgin goddess) CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES I) THE HOMERIC HYMNS Homeric Hymn 11 to Athena (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C7th to 4th B.C.) : "Of Pallas Athena, guardian of the city, I begin to sing. Dread is she, and with Ares she loves the deeds of war, the sack of cities and the shouting and the battle. It is she who saves the people as they go to war and come back. Hail, goddess, and give us good fortune and happiness!" Homeric Hymn 39 to Athena : "I begin to sing of Pallas Athena, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia. From his awful head wise Zeus himself bare her arrayed in warlike arms of flashing gold, and awe seized all the gods as they gazed. But Athena sprang quickly from the immortal head and stood before Zeus who holds the aegis, shaking a sharp spear: great Olympos began to reel horribly at the might of the grey-eyed goddess, and earth round about cried fearfully, and the sea was moved and tossed with dark waves, while foam burst forth suddenly: the bright Son of Hyperion [Helios the Sun] stopped his swift-footed horses a long while, until the maiden Pallas Athena had stripped the heavenly armour from her immortal shoulders. And wise Zeus was glad.  Hail to you, daughter of Zeus who holds the aigis!" II) THE ORPHIC HYMNS Orphic Hymn 32 to Athena (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.) : "Only-begotten, noble race of Zeus, blessed and fierce, who joyest in caves to rove: O warlike Pallas, whose illustrious kind, ineffable, and effable we find : magnanimous and famed, the rocky height, and groves, and shady mountains thee delight: in arms rejoicing, who with furies dire and wild the souls of mortals dost inspire. Gymnastic virgin of terrific mind, dire Gorgon's bane, unmarrie


What language is spoken in Surinam in South America?

Publishing the research of     SIL in Suriname      Suriname is situated on the northeast coast of South America, between       Guyana and French Guiana, and is home to about 15 distinct languages.       Since it was a colony of The Netherlands until 1975, the official       language of Suriname is Dutch. Other languages spoken in Suriname       include several Amerindian languages, several Creole languages, Suriname       Javanese and Sarnami Hindustani. SIL researchers first came to Suriname       in 1968 and worked for more than 30 years doing language and anthropological       research, literacy, as well as producing dictionaries, reading books,       grammar descriptions, and doing translation. Since 2001, SIL no longer       has an official presence in the country. This site makes their research       available to anyone who is interested in learning more about these       languages. Materials on this site include interactive html dictionaries which       allow you to search for words online, vernacular stories and a pdf bibliography (143Kb) of all of the works SIL published in Suriname.


Who was the Conservative Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1895 to 1902?

PRIME MINISTERS OF GREAT BRITAIN 1859-PRESENT Archibald Philip Primrose, Earl of Rosebury Liberal Robert Arthur Talbot Gacoyne-Cecil, Marquess of Salisbury Conservative


Which sea area lies between 'Plymouth' and 'Wight'?

List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as pretty, but it DOES have Trafalgar on it, and it makes the Lat and Longs more obvious. South East Iceland: 64N18W..65N14W..63N7W..62N11W (roughly) Faeroes: 63N7W..62N3W..59N7W..62N11W (roughly) Fair Isle: 62N3W..61N00..58N00..58N5W..59N7W (roughly) The above 3 form a diagonal band from the coast of Iceland down to the Greenwich Meridian at the Shetlands on the northern edge, and the Scottish coast on the southern edge. Fair Isle is 5 sided to get back into the normal squarish grid. Bailey: Between 10W and 15W from South East Iceland down to about 58N Rockall: Between 10W and 15W from Bailey (58N) down to 53N Shannon: Between 10W and 15W, from Rockall down to 50N, and including the bits off the Irish coast. Hebrides: The bit between Faeroes and Fair Isle, the Scottish coast, 10W, and 57N Malin: Below Hebrides, between Rockall and the coasts, down to the narrowest point between England and Ireland Irish Sea: The Irish Sea from Malin down to the narrowest point between Wales and Ireland Lundy: Bounded by the south Welsh and north Cornish coasts, out to about 6.5W Fastnet: Between Lundy and Shannon, with the south Irish coast above and 50N below Sole: 6.5W..15W and 50N..48.27N, below Shannon and Fastnet Finisterre, now renamed Fitzroy: Below Sole Biscay: From Finisterre to the French coast Plymouth: The mouth of the Channel to about 8W, Biscay below, Sole to the left Portland: Up the channel from Plymouth to about 2W Wight: From Portland to a line from about 50N2E(France) to 51N1E(England) Dover: From Wight to a line matching the latitude 51N, near enough Thames: Moving out towards the North Sea, as far as about 52.5N Humber: Up to 54N, but loses a degree of its eastern extent halfway up Tyne: A tiny bit about a degree wide along the coast from Humber up to about 56N Dogger: Tyne to the left, Humber below, 4E at the right, up to about 56N German Bight: From Humber and Dogger on the left to the continental coast Forties: Directly above Dogger, ie about 56N..58.5N and 1W..4E Forth: Between Forties and the Scottish coast, stopping at 57N Cromarty: Between Forties and the Scottish coast, from Forth up to 58.5N or so, where it meets Fair Isle Viking: Above Forties with Fair Isle to the west Fisher: East of Forties and north of German Bight, but only as far as about 57.5N North Utsire, South Utsire: The last bit between Viking and Forties and the Scandinavian coast I appear to have listed them in the reverse order to that used by the weather forecasters. Never mind!


Julienne | Define Julienne at Dictionary.com julienne [joo-lee-en; French zhy-lyen] /ˌdʒu liˈɛn; French ʒüˈlyɛn/ Spell (of food, especially vegetables) cut into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces. noun a clear soup garnished, before serving, with julienne vegetables. verb (used with object), julienned, julienning. 3. to cut (something, especially a vegetable) into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces: I spent a half hour julienning the carrots. Origin of julienne 1835-45; < French, generic use of Julienne woman's name Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for julienne Expand The Chef's Secret Weapon Chad Ward November 2, 2009 Historical Examples julienne never got to the village school, because on the way thither glimmered a large pond bordered by clumps of bushes. Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners Elizabeth O. Hiller Some of these preserved within their hearts a generous instinct of maternity, which julienne easily managed to waken. British Dictionary definitions for julienne Expand (of vegetables) cut into thin shreds noun a clear consommé to which a mixture of such vegetables has been added Word Origin French, from name Jules, Julien, or Julienne Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for julienne Expand n. kind of clear soup, 1841, from French, literally "(soup made) in the manner of Julien," the proper name, from an otherwise unknown cook. Related: Julienned. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


By what name is Hansen's Disease better known?

Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDC Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) ShareCompartir Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is a long-lasting infection caused by bacteria. The disease was once feared as a highly contagious and devastating disease. Now, however, the disease is very rare and easily treated. Early diagnosis and treatment usually prevent disability related to the disease.


Who won the 'Oscar' for Best Actress in the 1950's film 'Born Yesterday'?

Best Actress Oscar Winners of the 1950s Best Actress Oscar Winners of the 1950s Best Actress Oscar Winners of the 1950s Newcomers, Powerhouse Divas and Stage Actresses By Laurie Boeder Updated March 02, 2016. Actresses new to the silver screen did well among the Best Actress Oscar winners of the 1950s, often beating out established actresses in great roles. As usual, the academy tended to favor women in big, juicy dramatic roles over those in comedies and romances, no matter their caliber or public appeal. In a decade filled with strong roles for women, some great actresses were never recognized. Born Yesterday. Columbia Pictures Buy from Amazon One of the hottest races in Oscar history brought newcomer Judy Holliday her first and only Academy award, playing the girlfriend of a corrupt pol in the charming Born Yesterday, a rare win for a comic role. Bette Davis might have won for her brilliant role in All About Eve , the year’s Best Picture, but votes were siphoned off by her costar Anne Baxter, also nominated. Gloria Swanson was equally deserving for her courageous out-of-retirement turn as a faded silent screen star in the noir masterpiece Sunset Boulevard . Eleanor Parker rounded out the nominations in the inferior Caged, and Oscar snubbed Katharine Hepburn in Adam’s Rib. Check Amazon rating » continue reading below our video Highest Paid Male Actors Ever A Streetcar Named Desire. Warner Brothers 2.  1951 Best Actress - Vivian Leigh in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Two powerhouse actresses in truly great films collided in 1951, with Vivian Leigh’s ruined southern belle in Streetcar winning out over Katharine Hepburn’s indomitable spinster in The African Queen . (I’d have given the award to Hepburn, but it was a tough call.) Trailing far behind the two battling divas in the nominations were Shelley Winters as a pregnant factory worker in the melodrama A Place in the Sun, Jane Wyman as a noble nanny in The Blue Veil, and Eleanor Parker as a wife hiding a secret in Detective Story. Come Back, Little Sheba. Paramount 3.  1952 Best Actress - Shirley Booth in ‘Come Back, Little Sheba’ Newcomer Shirley Booth won for the role she created on stage of a dowdy, frumpy housewife whose husband longs to be rid of her in William Inge's bleak play. Also nominated were Julie Harris, recreating her stage role as the young girl in The Member of the Wedding; Bette Davis, again playing a fading actress in The Star; Joan Crawford with her final nomination as a playwright in Sudden Fear; and Susan Hayward in the biopic of World War II entertainer Jane Froman, With a Song in My Heart. Oscar ignored a few serious divas in 1952: Maureen O’Hara’s feisty Irishwoman in The Quiet Man; Grace Kelly's Quaker wife in High Noon; and Marlene Dietrich in Rancho Notorious. Roman Holiday. Paramount 4.  1953 Best Actress - Audrey Hepburn in 'Roman Holiday' Lovely Audrey Hepburn took the honors as a rebellious princess escaping her duties and tooling around on a Vespa in the beloved romance Roman Holiday. She knocked out Deborah Kerr’s steamy performance in the Hawaiian surf in From Here to Eternity, the year’s Best Picture, and adorable French actress Leslie Caron in the bittersweet musical Lili. Also defeated were gorgeous Ava Gardner in the racy tale of a love triangle, Mogambo, and Maggie MacNamara in The Moon is Blue. Oscar failed to nominate costars Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell for their crowd-pleasing escapades in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The Country Girl. Paramount 5.  1954 Best Actress - Grace Kelly in 'The Country Girl' The luminous Kelly played against type as a the dowdy, bitter wife of an alcoholic singer, certainly not her best role. She bested Judy Garland’s heartbreaking comeback turn as the wife of a fading, alcoholic actor in a remake of a A Star is Born, as well as the first black woman to be nominated for Best Actress, Dorothy Dandridge as factory worker Carmen Jones. Also nominated were Jane Wyman, playing a blind woman in the soap opera Magnificent Obsession, and Audrey Hepburn, as the chauffeur’s daughter in Sabrina . Kelly should hav


There are three colours on the flag of Madagascar, red, white and which other colour?

Madagascar Flag Country: Democratic Republic of Madagascar Proportions: 2:3 Madagascar Flag Description: The flag of Madagascar consists of two horizontal stripes and one vertical stripe, all of which are of equal size. There is a vertical white stripe on the left side of the Madagascar flag. The rest of the Madagascar flag consists of a red horizontal stripe over top of a green one. Madagascar Flag Meaning: One theory on the Madagascar flag's meaning states that the colors of the Madagascar flag represent Madagascar's history, yearning for independence, and traditional classes. Red and white were the colors of the Merina kingdom, which fell to France in 1896. The colors were used in the flag of Queen Ranavalona III, the last Merina monarch. They also represent the ethnic origins of the Malagasy people in Southeast Asia, and are shared by the flag of Indonesia. Green was the color of the Hova, a class of commoners who played a significant role in the independence movement. The modern day interpretation of the Madagascar flag colors believes that red standing for sovereignty, white represents purity and green means hope. Madagascar Flag History: The Madagascar flag was adopted on October 14, 1958. Madagascar gained independence from France on June 26, 1960. Interesting Madagascar Flag Facts: Although Madagascar officially changed its name under a new constitution in 1975, the Madagascar flag remained the same. Advertiser Links World FlagsAlphabetical list of all world flags. M


'Pallid', 'Brown' and 'Bumblebee' are species of which mammal?

Bat Facts Bat Conservation International Many kids and teachers are already familiar with Stellaluna, the young fruit bat from the enchanting children's book by Janell Cannon, but teachers may also want to visit this great Teachers Page if they're doing bat units for Earth fairs or Halloween. Here is a Kids' Page and here is a link to the Save Lucy Club , where kids can help protect North American bats. A single little brown bat (myotis) can eat up to 1000 mosquitoes in a single hour, and is one of the world's longest-lived mammals for its size, with life spans of almost 40 years. Bats are more closely related to humans and other primates than they are to rodents. Several studies indicate that the Old World fruit bats and flying foxes may actually be descended from early primates such as lemurs. There are over 1200 known species of bats, just about 25% of all mammal species. Most of these bats are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Orphaned Fruit Bat Pup Bat World Sanctuary Most bat moms give birth to only a single pup each year, making them very vulnerable to extinction. Bats are the slowest reproducing mammals on earth for their size. Contrary to popular myths, most bats have very good eyesight, have excellent echolocation so they do not become entangled in human hair, and seldom transmit disease to other animals or humans. The world's smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat of Thailand which weighs about as much as a dime and is critically endangered due to habitat loss. Giant flying foxes (fruit bats) that live in Indonesia have wingspans of nearly six feet. Bats are very clean animals, and groom themselves almost constantly (when not eating or sleeping) to keep their fur soft and clean, like tiny cats. The pallid bat of western North America is totally immune to the stings of the scorpions and centipedes upon which it feeds. Mexican Free-tailed Bat Bat World Sanctuary The 30 million Mexican free-tailed bats from Bracken Cave in Texas eat 250 TONS of insects every summer night. They sometimes fly up to two miles high to feed or to catch tailwinds that carry them over long distances, and can fly at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour. These Mexican free-tailed bat mothers can find and nurse their own young, even in huge colonies where many millions of pups cluster at up to 500 per square foot. The youngsters can be as curious and playful as many other animal babies. A single colony of 150 big brown bats can protect local farmers from up to 33 million or more rootworms each summer. A nursing little brown bat mother can eat more than her body weight nightly (up to 4,500 insects). Many important agricultural plants, like bananas, peaches, bread-fruit, mangoes, cashews, almonds, dates and figs rely on bats for pollination and seed dispersal. Tequila is produced from agave plants whose seed production drops to 1/3000th of normal without bat pollinators, such as the Mexican long-tongued bat . Hoary Bat Photo courtesy of Dick Wilkins Hoary bats are the most widely distributed bat in the Americas, ranging from northern Canada all the way down into South America, and there is even an endangered sub-species found out in the Hawaiian Islands. Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates. An anticoagulant derived from vampire bat saliva is now used to treat human heart patients and stroke victims. All mammals can contract rabies; however, even the less than half of 1% of bats that do, normally bite only in self-defense and pose little threat to people who do not handle them. Nearly 40% of American bat species are in severe decline or already listed as endangered or threatened. Losses are occurring at alarming rates worldwide. Providing bat houses can help build the populations of many valuable bat species that eat many crop-damaging insects, such as cucumber and June beetles, stink bugs, leafhoppers and corn worm moths. Bat houses furnish places for bats to roost, hibernate and raise young, in addition to the dwindling number of na


Which philosopher and economist wrote 'The Wealth Of Nations'?

Smith, Adam | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Z Adam Smith (1723—1790) Adam Smith is often identified as the father of modern capitalism. While accurate to some extent, this description is both overly simplistic and dangerously misleading. On the one hand, it is true that very few individual books have had as much impact as his An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. His accounts of the division of labor and free trade, self-interest in exchange, the limits on government intervention, price, and the general structure of the market, all signify the moment when economics transitions to the "modern." On the other hand, The Wealth of Nations, as it is most often called, is not a book on economics. Its subject is " political economy ," a much more expansive mixture of philosophy, political science, history, economics, anthropology, and sociology. The role of the free market and the laissez-faire structures that support it are but two components of a larger theory of human interaction and social history. Smith was not an economist; he was a philosopher. His first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, sought to describe the natural principles that govern morality and the ways in which human beings come to know them. How these two books fit together is both one of the most controversial subjects in Smith scholarship and the key to understanding his arguments about the market and human activity in general. Historically, this process is made more difficult by the so-called "Adam Smith Problem," a position put forth by small numbers of committed scholars since the late nineteenth century that Smith's two books are incompatible. The argument suggests that Smith's work on ethics, which supposedly assumed altruistic human motivation, contradicts his political economy, which allegedly assumed egoism . However, most contemporary Smith scholars reject this claim as well as the description of Smith's account of human motivation it presupposes. Smith never uses the term "capitalism;" it does not enter into widespread use until the late nineteenth century. Instead, he uses "commercial society," a phrase that emphasizes his belief that the economic is only one component of the human condition. And while, for Smith, a nation's economic "stage" helps define its social and political structures, he is also clear that the moral character of a people is the ultimate measure of their humanity. To investigate Smith's work, therefore, is to ask many of the great questions that we all struggle with today, including those that emphasize the relationship of morality and economics. Smith asks why individuals should be moral. He offers models for how people should treat themselves and others. He argues that scientific method can lead to moral discovery, and he presents a blueprint for a just society that concerns itself with its least well-off members, not just those with economic success. Adam Smith's philosophy bears little resemblance to the libertarian caricature put forth by proponents of laissez faire markets who describe humans solely as homo economicus. For Smith, the market is a mechanism of morality and social support. Table of Contents 1. Life and Influences a. Early Life and Influences Adam Smith was born in June, 1723, in Kirkcaldy, a port town on the eastern shore of Scotland; the exact date is unknown. His father, the Comptroller and Collector of Customs, died while Smith's mother was pregnant but left the family with adequate resources for their financial well being. Young Adam was educated in a local parish (district) school. In 1737, at the age of thirteen he was sent to Glasgow College after which he attended Baliol College at Oxford University. His positive experiences at school in Kirkcaldy and at Glasgow, combined with his negative reaction to the professors at Oxford, would remain a strong influence on his philosophy. In particular, Smith held his teacher Francis Hutcheson in high esteem. One of the early leaders of the philosophical movement now called the Scottish Enl


On which German river does Hamburg stand?

Hamburg Cruise Port: Things to Do Near Port of Hamburg - Cruise Critic Find Cruises to Hamburg Port of Hamburg: An Overview Hamburg, Germany's foremost port and one of its most handsome cities, may also be one of Europe's most underrated destinations. Many Americans -- and even Europeans -- have yet to discover its charms, including its beautiful situation on the banks of the River Elbe and around the Alster lake, the loveliness of its mostly traditional architecture, its premier museums, and its long history and association with the powerful Hanseatic League. The city is also more sophisticated and walkable than Germany's capital, Berlin, a huge plus for visitors. Founded back in 800 by Charlemagne, the city initially took off as a trading center, given its proximity to the rest of Northern Europe and its location on the Elbe River, which links the North Sea to inland Europe. While Hamburg was largely destroyed by Allied bombing during the Second World War, much of it was rebuilt in the traditional style, resulting in a powerful sense of continuity with the past. Few intrusive modern structures upset the skyline, so the churches and the lovely Rathaus (City Hall) dominate the cityscape. The notable exception is HafenCity, a separate district of brand-new housing, offices and cultural centers. Today, Hamburg is a thriving north German city of just fewer than two million people with the surrounding districts doubling the population. The city thrives on its port, shipyards and international trade, and it's also a media and civil aerospace center. Not surprisingly, water is a key element in Hamburg life. The Elbe passes through the city, splitting into waterways that meander, canal-like, between handsome, brick, Victorian-era former warehouses that now serve as offices, residences and museums. Hamburg's lakes -- the Binnenalster (Inner Alster) and much larger Aussenalster (Outer Alster) -- form centerpieces for the city center and its transition to the close-in residential suburbs. Parallel canals and narrow streets link the Alster and the Elbe's wide expanses. For the tourist, it's a delight to follow them. The city has oodles of individual sights relating to its maritime heritage: excellent museums, historic ships, architectural landmarks and a church tower viewpoint. Visitors can take simple pleasure in walking the grand Elbe River promenade, the canal paths in the Speicherstadt (Warehouse District) and the lakeside footpaths. Day cruises are a popular pastime, with numerous boat operators departing from the Landungsbrucken pier to cruise the Elbe River and from Jungfernsteig for Alster trips. Hamburg's visitors are mostly Germans and other Europeans, and most of the cruise calls are by ships carrying German-speaking passengers. However, some lines catering to North Americans are finding their way there. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is the city's favorite caller, and one million people routinely turn out along the banks of the Elbe to see her arrive from the North Sea. Celebrity Cruises, Silversea, Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Hurtigrutren and Ponant Cruises have followed. View all cruises from Hamburg Hanging Around In HafenCity, at present, there is a cruise berth and little else nearby, but a terminal and adjacent hotel are due to be completed in the next couple of years. Access to downtown is by city bus or, for those who'd like a 20-minute stroll, by foot. But, a U-4 (underground) is under construction. A walk through the construction zone to the nearest attractions, such as the Hamburg International Maritime Museum and the Miniatur Wunderland model railway, takes about 15 minutes. From the Elbe River berth at Altona, where the bigger ships dock, there are plenty of cafes and shops within easy walking distance along the Elbmeile. Though the city ranges upward, just behind, your best bet if heading downtown is to take a taxi or the city bus that passes along Grosse Elbstrasse, parallel to the River Elbe. The nearest S-Bahn station is Reeperbahn, a 15-minute walk through a lively entertainment and arts district. Don't Miss Ha


What in Norse mythology, is the name of the rainbow bridge that connects 'Asgard' to 'Midgard'?

Bifrost - Norse Mythology for Smart People Norse Mythology for Smart People Bifrost The Rainbow Bridge in Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold, directed by Otto Schenk (1990) Bifrost (pronounced roughly “BEEF-roast;” Old Norse Bifröst) is the rainbow bridge that connects Asgard , the world of the Aesir tribe of gods, with Midgard , the world of humanity. Bifrost is guarded by the ever-vigilant god Heimdall . During Ragnarok , the giants breach Heimdall’s defenses and cross the bridge to storm Asgard and slay the gods. The etymology of the word is uncertain. The original form of the name seems to be Bilröst,[1][2] which suggests a meaning along the lines of “the fleetingly glimpsed rainbow.”[3] If Bifröst is correct, however, the meaning would be something akin to “the shaking or trembling rainbow.” In either case, the word points to the ephemeral and fragile nature of the bridge. All rainbows, of course, are “fleeting.” In the pre-Christian Germanic worldview, the invisible, religious modality of existence doesn’t lie in a realm of absolute remove from the material world, as in monotheistic religions. Rather, it lies within or behind the everyday, material world. The mythological image of Bifrost expresses the existential meaning that the rainbow carries in this perspective, and, accordingly, Bifrost lies behind and within any and every visible rainbow, each of which is a transitory and quaking bridge between the sky and the earth, between Asgard and Midgard. Looking for more great information on Norse mythology and religion? While this site provides the ultimate online introduction to the topic, my book The Viking Spirit provides the ultimate introduction to Norse mythology and religion period. I’ve also written a popular list of The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books , which you’ll probably find helpful in your pursuit. References:


How are the comedians Paul and Barry Elliot better known?

Barry Chuckle Tickets - Chuckle Brothers Comedian Biography - ATG Biography Barry Chuckle Overview Née Barry Elliot, Barry and brother Paul are better known as the Chuckle Brothers. British comedians who use slapstick and other visual gags, their catchphrases include "To me, to you" and "Oh dear, oh dear". They won the television talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1967 and then New Faces in 1974 but their careers really took off with their own BBC television show in 1985, Chucklehounds. This featured them dressed in giant dog costumes and was aimed at pre-school children. From there, they moved on to their most famous BBC show ChuckleVision in 1987, which was nominated for a Children’s BAFTA Award in the category Best Children's Television Series. ChuckleVision is now the UKs longest running current "sitcom", since Last of the Summer Wine was cancelled in 2010. The two Chuckle brothers appeared in, and won, the TV series Celebrity Coach Trip during November 2010 and as well as many other regular television appearances, they have performed in various stage shows, especially in pantomimes. In 2007 they toured panto Aladdin around the UK, Barry starring as Aladdin with Paul as his brother Wishie Washee, and the panto featuring a group of dancers known as The Chucklettes. They have had a whole host of UK Tours, including ‘Chuckle Trek – The Lost Generation’ in 2009 and ‘Barry Potter and his Full Blood Brother Paul in The Ghostly Shadows’ in 2010. In December 2011 they starred in panto ‘Cinderella’ in Hull.


What was the nationality of Capablanca, the world chess champion 1921-27?

Capablanca | Define Capablanca at Dictionary.com Capablanca [kap-uh-blang-kuh; Spanish kah-pah-vlahng-kah] /ˌkæp əˈblæŋ kə; Spanish ˌkɑ pɑˈvlɑŋ kɑ/ Spell [haw-se rah-ool] /hɔˈsɛ rɑˈul/ (Show IPA), 1888–1942, Cuban chess master. Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary definitions for Capablanca Expand noun 1. José Raúl (xoˈse raˈul), called Capa or the Chess Machine 1888–1942, Cuban chess player; world champion 1921–27. Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


On which holiday island is Kolossi Castle built by the Knights Templar in the 13th century?

Kolossi Castle el Kolossi Castle This 13th century medieval castle was built so well it survived an earthquake which in 1905 destroyed Limassol. The King of the Crusader State of Jerusalem Guy de Lusignan was a man who contributed a great deal to Cyprus as he was responsible for a good number of building projects. Kolossi castle was one of his projects, built at the beginning of the 13th century. Then it was the habit for the Lusignans to invite knights to come and protect the island and for this service they were well rewarded. In no time the Knights Templar ruled here and they were then granted Kolossi as their main military base in Cyprus. Standing within fertile farming land the knights cultivated sugar cane as well as vineyards, then the Commander or the La Grande Commandaria moved into the castle making it his main residence. This is where the name originates for our oldest made named wine in the world Commandaria, which comes from our unique local Cypriot grapes. This sweet dessert wine was probably also used to toast the bride Berengaria and King Richard the Lion heart during their marriage ceremony at Limassol castle. The castle is still today in a remarkably good condition having survived even the earthquake which in 1904 felt all over the city of Limassol. Share this


Who was the female winner of the 2002 London Marathon?

2002 race report 2002 race report The men’s race Khannouchi claims world record Moroccan-born USA citizen Khalid Khannouchi achieved his ambition of winning the London Marathon and in a fascinating race he shaded his own world record by 4 seconds. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Paul Tergat finally vanquished his nemesis Haile Gebrselassie and ran to within 6 seconds of the old world record, while Gebrselassie himself made an amazing debut of 2:06:35 (pushing deposed course record holder Antonio Pinto down to 4th on the all-time London lists). Such was the power of Khannouchi’s final surge, however, Gebrselassie finished nearly a minute down on the winner. Defending champion, Abdelkader El Mouaziz, had the galling experience of falling at 20km. Although he recovered enough to reduce his best time to 2:06:50 and finish in 4th place, this was obviously small compensation to the highly competitive Moroccan. Behind him, South Africa’s Ian Syster removed over 6 minutes from his previous best to post 2:07:06 and move into world class, 23 seconds in front of European champion Stefano Baldini who in turn set a personal best. The decisive moments of the race came as three leaders – Gebrselassie, Khannouchi and Tergat – wound up the pace on The Embankment with Big Ben in sight. The Ethiopian had been looking good at the front but when Khannouchi started a long surge for home he was quickly dropped. Although diligently drinking water throughout, the man who had set 15 world records ignored the sports drinks on offer and was now suffering the consequences with cramping in his legs. As in 2001, Paul Tergat chased the leader hard but was once again the bridesmaid. On this occasion he finished in a time that was out of the reach of all but one other man – unfortunately for Tergat that other man was also in the race. From a British point of view the best news was Mark Steinle’s continued improvement. He handled the hot pace and finished in 8th place, lowering his personal record by more than a minute to 2:09:16. On the British all-time lists, he had elevated himself from 19th to 8th. The women’s race Radcliffe races to record debut In ideal conditions for distance running, Paula Radcliffe erased every women’s marathon record on the books bar Catherine Ndereba’s world mark of 2:18:47, which was set in a mixed race in Chicago. The British runner comprehensively destroyed a talent-packed field after breaking away in the 9th mile, with injections of sub 5:10 miles in the 2nd half of the race. It soon became obvious that Radcliffe wanted to run quickly, and she was always at the front of a leading pack that trailed the two pacemakers by 10 seconds through the early miles. By 6 miles the pack had closed on the pacemakers but after 37 minutes of running Radcliffe started to move clear, running easily alongside pacemaker Iness Chenonge. At 10 miles – reached in 54:26 by Radcliffe – Kenya’s Susan Chepkemei and defending champion Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia attempted to build a response, but Radcliffe’s answer was an 11th mile in 5:17, the fastest so far. This was made to look pedestrian, however, during mile 15 which the Bedford runner covered in 5:08. For much of the second half of the race, Japan’s Reiko Tosa, 2nd in the 2001 World Championship marathon, took on the burden of leading the chasing group with the two Russians Svetlana Zakharova and Lyudmila Petrova content to sit behind with Chepkemei. The latter suffered a bout of sickness on the cobblestones of the Tower of London, and from there her chances of a podium place looked slim. All this time, Radcliffe’s long legs were devouring the miles, defying the logic that said you don’t run this fast in your debut marathon. With the result no longer in doubt, it was now a question of just how fast. When the 24th and 25th miles were ticked off in 5:09 and 5:06, the world record looked under serious threat. That this mixed-race record survived took nothing away from Radcliffe’s outstanding 2:18:56 effort - in a women-only race it was an intrinsically superior performance. The next four runners all posted person