Which US state is called the 'Centennial State'?

The State of Colorado - An Introduction to the Centennial State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Colorado Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs - Pike's Peak Colorado has become known as a skier's paradise, perhaps destined after words from President Theodore Roosevelt, "Passing through your wonderful mountains and canyons I realize that this state is going to be more and more the playground for the whole republic... You will see this the real Switzerland of America." Colorado is the highest state and has more mountains reaching 14,000 feet than any other state. "Grand Mesa", the world's largest flat-top plateau is also found in Colorado. Her mountain scenery is some of the most beautiful and dramatic in the United States and Colorado is a center for vacationers taking advantage of the pleasant summer climate and the ample supplies of powdered snow in the winter. The Rocky Mountain State is a leader in manufacturing of scientific and medical instruments and is also a major agricultural and mining state. Its gold and silver mining boom days are well known. Mrs. J. Brown, socialite wife of a Colorado mining tycoon was immortalized in the Broadway Musical, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" so called after she survived the sinking of the ocean liner "Titanic". Her home in Denver has been maintained as a museum. THE STATE QUARTER: United States Mint Image The third commemorative quarter-dollar coin released in 2006 honors Colorado, and is the 38th coin in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. The Colorado quarter depicts a sweeping view of the state's rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner carrying the inscription "Colorful Colorado." The coin also bears the inscriptions "Colorado" and "1876." Colorado's Rocky Mountains are home to some of the Nation's most majestic natural wonders. Among these, rising approximately 10,000 feet from the valley floor in Northwest Colorado, Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in the world, and is home to more than 200 lakes and many miles of scenic hiking trails. Colorado was admitted into the Union on August 1, 1876, becoming our Nation's 38th state. With statehood gained less than one month after the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State." The Colorado Commemorative Quarter Advisory Commission was formed by an Executive Order issued by Governor Bill Owens. Colorado First Lady Frances Owens served as Commission Chair, and design narratives were accepted from citizens. From more than 1,500 submissions accepted by the Commission, five concepts were forwarded to the United States Mint. The sculptor-engravers of the United States Mint and artists in the United States Mint's Artistic Infusion Program developed the candidate designs from the narratives provided, and the designs were returned to Colorado in May 2005. On May 31, 2005, Governor Owens announced "Colorful Colorado" as his recommendation for the Colorado commemorative quarter-dollar. The Department of the Treasury approved the design on July 20, 2005. The four other design concepts considered during the final selection process were "Mesa Verde," featuring Mesa Verde National Park with cliff dwellings; "10th Mountain Division Birthplace," depicting a soldier/skier of the famed United States Army Division that originated in Colorado; "The Centennial State," which features a stylized letter "C" entwined with a mountain columbine flower; and the Rocky Mountains and "Pikes Peak," featuring the gold rush slogan "Pikes Peak or Bust" and a prospector's pick and shovel. For more about the state commemorative quarters, visit this page . This 50 State Quarter Map is a great way to collect and display all 50 State Quarters. Sources... Colorado (World Almanac Library of the States) , by Megan Elias. 48 pages. Gareth Stevens Publishing (July 2002) Reading level: Grades 4-6. Filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of Colorado. In addition to an in-depth factual pro


In the Bible, who was the mother-in-law of Ruth?

Ruth 3:1 One day Ruth's mother-in-law Naomi said to her, "My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. Matthew Henry Commentary 3:1-5 The married state should be a rest, as much as any thing upon earth can be so, as it ought to fix the affections and form a connexion for life. Therefore it should be engaged in with great seriousness, with earnest prayers for direction, for the blessing of God, and with regard to his precepts. Parents should carefully advise their children in this important concern, that it may be well with them as to their souls. Be it always remembered, That is best for us which is best for our souls. The course Naomi advised appears strange to us; but it was according to the laws and usages of Israel. If the proposed measure had borne the appearance of evil, Naomi would not have advised it. Law and custom gave Ruth, who was now proselyted to the true religion, a legal claim upon Boaz. It was customary for widows to assert this claim, De 25:5-10. But this is not recorded for imitation in other times, and is not to be judged by modern rules. And if there had been any evil in it, Ruth was a woman of too much virtue and too much sense to have listened to it.


Which English bishop sign himself 'Sarum'?

William Cartwright (1611-1643). A New Year's Gift to Brian Lord Bishop of Sarum upon the Author's Entering into Holy Orders, 1638. T. H. Ward, ed. 1880-1918. The English Poets Thomas Humphry Ward, ed.  The English Poets.  18801918. Vol. II. The Seventeenth Century: Ben Jonson to Dryden   A New Years Gift to Brian Lord Bishop of Sarum upon the Authors Entering into Holy Orders, 1638 By William Cartwright (16111643)   NOW that the village reverence doth lie hid,       As Egypts Wisdom did, In birds and beasts, and that the tenants soul       Goes with his New-years fowl;     So that the cock and hen speak more     Now, than in fables heretofore;       And that the featherd things       Truly make love have wings: Though we no flying present have to pay, A quill yet snatchd from thence may sign the day.


Who was sworn in as Vice President of the USA on 20th January 2009?

The Inauguration of President Barack Obama - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com The Inauguration of President Barack Obama Yesterday was a historic day. On January 20th, 2009, Barack H. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America - the first African-American ever to hold the office of U.S. Commander-in-Chief. The event was witnessed by well over one million attendees in chilly Washington D.C., and by many millions more through coverage on television and the Internet. Collected here are photographs of the event, the participants, and some of the witnesses around the world. ( 48 photos total ) The Capitol is illuminated in the early morning hours before the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (David McNew/Getty Images) 3 This image provided by GeoEye Satellite Image shows Washington D.C.'s National Mall and the United States Capitol (top), in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 taken at 11:19AM EDT during the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The image, taken through high, wispy white clouds, shows the masses of people between the Capitol and the Washington Monument. (AP Photo/GeoEye Satellite Image) # 6 Barack H. Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States as his wife Michelle Obama holds the Bible and their daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama look on, on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images) # 7 President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images) # 11 People watch a big television screen broadcasting Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 during a ceremony at the Paris town hall in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon) # 15 Villagers of Nyang'oma Kogelo, the Kenyan village where 44th US President Barack Obama's father was born, react as they watch on a giant screen inauguration ceremony of US President Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009. Thousands of people from around and beyond Kogelo, including foreign tourists gathered at Nyang'oma village to celebrate the inauguration of Obama. (TONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images) # 19 US Army Command Sgt. Maj. Julia Kelley, left, of the 229th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, weeps as she watches the inauguration of US President Barack Obama at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. # 22 Keith Hart, center, a Vietnam Army veteran, cheers as he watches Barack Obama be inaugurated as president, on television with other patrons of the Oxford Bar in Missoula, Mt., one of the oldest bars in Montana, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Albans) # 23 Vertie Hodge, 74, weeps during an Inauguration Day party near Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 after President Barack Obama delivered his speech after taking the oath of office, becoming the first black president in the United States. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Mayra Beltran) # 25 President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle stand with former US president George W. Bush and Laura Bush on the steps of the US Capitol following the inaugural ceremony for Obama as 44th US president in Washington on January 20, 2009. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) # 26 Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave as they board a Marine helicopter at the Capitol in Washington after Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) # 27 A Marine helicopter with former President George W. Bush on board departs from the East Front of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Washington, as President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama,


The Zodiac sign Pisces belongs to which element?

The Water Element -- Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces By Molly Hall Updated July 27, 2016. The water element is the one of big feelings and imagination.  Water signs are submerged in their surroundings, often sensing the hidden emotional reality. Water signs are attuned to waves of emotion, and often seem to have a built-in sonar for reading a mood. This gives them a special sensitivity in relationships, knowing when to show warmth and when to hold back. At their best, they are a healing force that brings people together -- at their worst, they are psychic vampires , able to manipulate and drain the life force of those closest to them. Water signs are tuned into the many shades of meaning in relationships, and at times can absorb "vibes" from others. They have to work harder than other elements to maintain their personal boundaries . Zodiac Signs There are four triplicities in Astrology that are grouped by their element . The other triplicities are earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo), fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini). continue reading below our video The 4 Modes in Astrology Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable Water  Within their triplicity, the water signs each belong to another group known in astrology as qualities . For the water signs , Cancer is a Cardinal sign, Scorpio is a Fixed sign, and Pisces is a Mutable sign. In basic terms, Cancer leads and initiates, Scorpio goes deep with a fixed focus and Pisces is changeable, hard to pin down. The Water Element in Astrology Those with planets in Water signs are often assessing a situation by its undercurrents. It can give them an air of being aloof or even shy at first, but they're the warmest of souls when you've won their trust.  Water signs are very self-protective , because they're emotionally sensitive. Going forward in a relationship or situation often means being sure of their emotional ground, a kind of decision-making process that is baffling to others. Their perceptions border on psychic, but these insights get clouded by the intensity of feelings, or are altered by the vivid imagination. The nuances of feeling experienced by Water signs can lead them into the arts. Some find release from their own personal dramas when they're able to express them as universal. As writers, musicians and actors, they help others make sense of the human experience. But this also happens in everyday life, since Water signs soften the edges of the mundane by padding it with emotional meaning. Water is a formless element on its own, and that's why those with this sign are so quickly shaped by their relationships to others. They need time alone to remember where they end and others begin. And to let what's been stirred up by life find its way to a quiet calm again. These are people who need people, but also need the restoring space of solitude. You've heard that water and earth make mud.  How do the other elements get along with water?  Water and Earth Water signs can soften Earth and take them into the deeper emotional layers of intimacy. This brings touchy and feely together for a satisfying physical relationship in romance. Earth can help Water with the practical challenges of life, and encourage them to bring their gifts into the real world through some tangible effort. Water and Fire Water and Fire can be one steamy combination under the right circumstances. Water can add emotional nuance to Fire's instinctual responses, and help Fire learn things like tact, compassion and how to nurture. Fire can blaze a trail for Water out of the swampy abyss of inaction. Their vitality and enthusiasm lifts Water up, so they can find their way. Like with any element, there's a danger here of mutual harm if things are not in balance. Fire can dry up Water, and make them feel brittle and undernourished. Water can smother Fire, put out the flames of inspiration, which usually sends them right out the door. Water and Air Water can help the Air sign make the deeper emotional connection. Water inspires Air to create a stronger personal base for what they're saying, b


Which company developed the VHS cassette?

History of the VHS | The VHS History of the VHS History of the VHS The Video Home System In America What made video tape recorders unique were their ability to record and play back moving images and sound.  They were recorded sound the same way as an audio-tape recorder, but did it in such a way that allowed for the majority of the width of the tape to be available for the video track.  The 1970s was the period when major steps and improvement were made to video tape recorders, resulting in the eventual creating of the Video Home System standard.  However, during this time several other companies also made attempts to produce a television recording device, hoping the majority of the world would embrace their product. For the videocassette recorders (VCRs) to become a popular appliance, it needed to be affordable for people to buy and easy for them to operate.  As a result two Japanese companies, Sony and JVC (Japanese Victor Company) developed rival VCR formats in the early 1970s, which would later evolved into the VHS/Betamax Format Wars.  The first VCR to use VHS standard was the Victor HR-3300, and was introduced by the president of JVC on September 9, 1976.  The United States did not receive its first VHS-based VCR, the RCA VBT200, until August 23, 1977.  Despite VHS and Betamax being the major companies in the VCR market, other competitors still existed. [1] As early as 1963, Philips and a number of smaller companies began to develop videocassette formats.  In 1969, Sony announced the first videocassette format.  Its ¾ inch U-Matic cassette and recorders were commercially introduced in 1971.  U-Matic was successful in attracting smaller educational and business users, but not the general public.  Its formatting allowed only for playback of a recording only to be possible through a special monitor, rather than a television.  Throughout the 1970s VHS and Sony battled each other for dominance in the video recording market. [2] By the mid 1980s VHS had achieved a supreme dominance in the home VCR market.  Philips abandoned its latest VCR model, the Video 2000, in 1985 and Sony folded to consumer demand by producing VHS VCRs until 1988.  As a result from is victory of Betamax, the Video Home System (VHS) dominated the theater of video recording and video watching.  Today, with DVD and Blu-ray formatting, future generations will never have a shortage of new media to document provided technologies stay around long enough to make an impression.  Many believe that VHS lasted longer than could have been expected.  Very few media formats can expect to match the long life of the VHS today. [2] [1] Dennis Lim, “Instant Nostalgia? Let’s Go to the Videotape,” The New York Times, 27 January 2008, 1-3. [1] Pauline Webb and Mark Suggit, eds., An Encyclopedia of Household Innovations: Gadgets and Necessities (Santa Barbra, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc., 2000), s.v. “Video Recorders.”


Who was the sheriff of 'Four Feather Falls'?

Four Feather Falls (TV Series 1960) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 40 episodes Sheriff Tex Tucker makes sure all is well in Four Feather Falls with the help of his dog Dusty and Rocky the horse. Done with puppets, even the animals talk and sing along with the humans as problems are quickly wrapped up. Creators: a list of 100 titles created 26 Oct 2011 a list of 112 titles created 18 Jan 2014 a list of 222 titles created 06 Oct 2014 a list of 112 titles created 23 Oct 2015 a list of 10 titles created 3 months ago Title: Four Feather Falls (1960) 8.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, ... See full summary  » Stars: David Graham, Graydon Gould, Sylvia Anderson A literally unkillable agent leads an international intelligence agency's fight against an extra-terrestrial terror campaign. Stars: Francis Matthews, Ed Bishop, Donald Gray Fireball XL5 was part of the fleet of interplanetary rockets protecting Sector 25 of the Solar System from alien invasion under the supervision of the World Space Patrol. In command of XL5 ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson, David Graham Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of ... See full summary  » Stars: Ray Barrett, Robert Easton, David Graham The adventures of an elderly vicar and his gardener, secret agents for B.I.S.H.O.P, who combat criminals and terrorists from overseas. Stars: Stanley Unwin, Gary Files, Jeremy Wilkin The adventures of a preteen secret agent who can have any useful skills downloaded into his brain. Stars: Len Jones, Rupert Davies, Keith Alexander In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham In the year 2020 Earth is under threat from Martian androids who want revenge on the human race. They consist of Zelda, her son Yung-star and her sister called Cy-star. An organisation is ... See full summary  » Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the ... See full summary  » Director: David Lane Space Police (TV Movie 1986) Action | Crime | Family A New York cop is put in charge of a space police precinct and charged with the duty of protecting alien worlds from the evils of organised crime. Director: Tony Bell Edit Storyline Sheriff Tex Tucker makes sure all is well in Four Feather Falls with the help of his dog Dusty and Rocky the horse. Done with puppets, even the animals talk and sing along with the humans as problems are quickly wrapped up. 25 February 1960 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia This was the first Gerry Anderson TV series to make use of an early version of his Supermarionation marionette animation process. See more » Connections This is a very special little program 22 December 2003 | by ozelaya1966 (California, USA) – See all my reviews My name is Oscar A. Zelaya, I live in California USA I'm 37 year old father of 2 boys one 14 years old and a new borne. I lived in El Salvador until the age of 18. My childhood was very hard and lonely. At the edge of 4 years old for one whole year I watched the TV program Four Feather Falls this brought me allot of happiness and comfort in my little 4 years old heart. Tex Tucker became my imag


In which European city was Audrey Hepburn born?

Audrey Hepburn - Biography - IMDb Audrey Hepburn Biography Showing all 143 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (4) | Trivia  (92) | Personal Quotes  (23) | Salary  (16) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Audrey Hepburn was born Audrey Kathleen Hepburn-Ruston on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She was a blue-blood and a cosmopolitan from birth. Her mother, Ella van Heemstra, was a Dutch baroness; Audrey's father, Joseph Victor Anthony Hepburn-Ruston, was born in Úzice, Bohemia, of English and Austrian descent, and worked in business. After her parents divorced, Audrey went to London with her mother where she went to a private girls school. Later, when her mother moved back to the Netherlands, she attended private schools as well. While she vacationed with her mother in Arnhem, Netherlands, Hitler's army took over the town. It was here that she fell on hard times during the Nazi occupation. Audrey suffered from depression and malnutrition. After the liberation, she went to a ballet school in London on a scholarship and later began a modeling career. As a model, she was graceful and, it seemed, she had found her niche in life--until the film producers came calling. In 1948, after being spotted modeling by a producer, she was signed to a bit part in the European film Dutch in Seven Lessons (1948). Later, she had a speaking role in the 1951 film, Young Wives' Tale (1951) as Eve Lester. The part still wasn't much, so she headed to America to try her luck there. Audrey gained immediate prominence in the US with her role in Roman Holiday (1953) in 1953. This film turned out to be a smashing success, and she won an Oscar as Best Actress. This gained her enormous popularity and more plum roles. In contrast to the "sex goddesses" of the silver screen, Audrey Hepburn had a more wholesome beauty and an aura of innocence and class about her which gained her many devoted fans. Roman Holiday (1953) was followed by another similarly wonderful performance in the 1957 classic Funny Face (1957). Sabrina (1954), in 1954, for which she received another Academy nomination, and Love in the Afternoon (1957), in 1957, also garnered rave reviews. In 1959, she received yet another nomination for her role in The Nun's Story (1959). Audrey reached the pinnacle of her career when she played Holly Golightly in the delightful film Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)in 1961. For this she received another Oscar nomination. She scored commercial success again in the espionage caper Charade (1963). One of Audrey's most radiant roles was in the fine production of My Fair Lady (1964) in 1964. Her co-star, Rex Harrison , once was asked to identify his favorite leading lady. Without hesitation, he replied, "Audrey Hepburn in 'My Fair Lady.'" After a couple of other movies, most notably Two for the Road (1967), she hit pay dirt and another nomination in 1967's Wait Until Dark (1967). By the end of the sixties, after her divorce from actor Mel Ferrer , Audrey decided to retire while she was on top. Later she married Dr. Andrea Dotti. From time to time, she would appear on the silver screen. One film of note was Robin and Marian (1976), with Sean Connery in 1976. In 1988, Audrey became a special ambassador to the United Nations UNICEF fund helping children in Latin America and Africa, a position she retained until 1993. She was named to People's magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. Her last film was Always (1989) in 1989. Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993 in Tolochnaz, Switzerland, from appendicular cancer. She had made a total of 31 high quality movies. Her elegance and style will always be remembered in film history as evidenced by her being named in Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time." - IMDb Mini Biography By: Denny Jackson and Volker Boehm Spouse (2) Often cast opposite leading men who were considerably older than she was. Often played classy High Society women. Charming characters who try to wear their troubles lightly Delicate thin frame Was first choice for the lead in


In which country would you find the Oland Island Bridge?

Sweden - Oland -  Travel Tales - A Country Tour - Lorry Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales Lorry Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales   Oland Travel Tale by Lorry Patton ... We zigzagged a piece of southern Sweden this spring from Stockholm to Soderkoping to Granna to Vazjo to Kalmar and to the Island of Oland. Bits of land reminded me of Canada; but mostly, it was unfamiliar. The black-roofed cities, brick towns, rural red farmhouses and pools of clear blue waters, created a unique piece of embroidery. The landscape is soft, almost fragile, in southern Sweden's countryside -- slightly rolling hills, golden with rape seed in mid-May. Somehow, even the woods show an atmosphere of gentleness. How incongruous to the massive stone castles, the fortresses, the rock-faced churches and the dungeons . . .  incongruous to the stories of fighting Vikings, to the bigger than life battles lost and won. The people we met were reserved yet friendly. Nearly all spoke English. They were amazed --a bit envious -- of the relaxed openness of us North Americans. I envied their civilized manner, their obvious rapture with their families, their ability to savor holidays, their cleanliness and their historical pride. Even in the tiniest towns a glorious event prevails. Granna for example, a simple town of no pretense has an elaborate museum dedicated to keeping the story of the famed Polar Expedition alive. Lest we don't remember and why would we: it was back in 1897 when three men, Andree, Strindberg and Fraenkell, set out in an air balloon to explore the North Pole. They never returned. Then there's the House of Immigration. A gallery where North Americans of Swedish decent can find out who their ancestors were by searching through the thousands of stored documents. The museum is incredibly accurate of the events that took place when one thousand people left Sweden for the New World in the 1600's. The building is located in Vaxjo, another visually arresting town that just happens to be along Sweden's modern highways. The world's most famous exhibition is in Kalmar: The Kronan Exhibition. The Royal Ship went down in 1676 and was discovered at the bottom of the Baltic Sea on August 9, 1980. It was the biggest warship ever built ( then ). Sixty meters long. The wreck is still lying on the bottom of the sea; however, over twelve thousand objects have been salvaged -- seamen's boots, buttons, plates, pewter, clay pipes, gold coins and cannons. Kalmar also has the Kalmar Castle. A stroll on the grounds and across the moats is spine-tingling. Built on the water's edge, it was a protector of the people, standing grand and imposing to any enemy that might appear.  The Kronan and the castle are physical proof -- a testimony -- that wars were fought, despite the peace and tranquillity of today. Roughly half of Sweden is surrounded by water and there are thousands of islands along the jagged coast. One special island is the island of Oland. There are thirty-two species of orchid and 24,000 residents on Oland and a one of a kind exhibit. Through careful excavation, parts of communities from three different time eras ( 300 A.D., 400-650 A.D., 1000-1200 A.D. ) have been uncovered. The Eketorp Fort Museum has been partially reconstructed so that the visitor can gain firsthand knowledge of what it was like for the inhabitants that lived in these unearthed grass and stone shacks so very long ago. Oland can be reached by crossing a 6070-meter bridge -- the longest bridge in Europe. A bridge that the people of Oland objected to, believing their beautiful and peaceful island would be bombarded with developers. But, said our learned guide, the people of Sweden didn't come to build. They came and continue coming, to picnic, to hike, to bike and to paint the landscape. Oland is said to have the light of France -- which is supposed to be the best light to paint by. Two other facts about Sweden, although not historical as such, are worthy of mention: Stockholm is the birth place of Mr. Alfred Nobel of the important and coveted world-famous


Which capital city is the farthest north on the European continent?

The World's Most Northernmost Cities List By Amanda Briney Updated October 12, 2016. The Northern Hemisphere is known for having more land than the Southern Hemisphere . However, much of that land is undeveloped and the areas that are developed into large cities and towns are clustered in lower latitudes in places like the United States and central Europe. The largest city with the highest latitude is Helsinki, Finland . It is located at a latitude of 60°10'15''N and it has a metropolitan population of over one million people. Reykjavík, Iceland is the world's northernmost capital city with a latitude just under the Arctic Circle at 64°08'N. Reykjavík is also large with a 2008 population of 120,165. Large cities like Helsinki and Reykjavík are rare in the far north. There are however, some small towns and cities that are located very far north in the harsh climates of the Arctic Circle above 66.5°N latitude. The following is a list of the world's ten northernmost settlements with a permanent population of over 500. The list is arranged in order of latitude and population numbers have been included for reference. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance 1) Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway


Which is the only merchant ship to sink an enemy warship, it sank a U-boat whilst acting as a troop carrier in 1918?

Warships sunk TOWARDS A GLOBAL WAR By 1914 the               international tensions were many and complex. On what               became the Allied side, these included British fear               of German naval power and colonial ambitions, France               never relinquishing her claim to Alsace and               Lorraine, Russia championing the Balkan Slavs               against the Austrians with Serbia seeking to be               leader of those Slavs, and Italy wanting Austrian               territory. On the part               of the Central Powers Germany continued to envy               British colonial and naval power, Austria was under               growing pressure to grant more independence to her               many minority populations including Serbs, and               Turkey was coming under growing German military               influence. Following               the assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand in               June 1914, seven European nations went to war               between late July and early August 1914: The                Central Powers of Austria-Hungary and Germany -                the Triple Alliance less Italy and Rumania (right                 - one allied view of German aims); and The                Allies of the Triple Entente (Russia, France,                Britain and their Empires) in defence of Serbia                and Belgium. Most of the world eventually joined                the seven European nations at war. JUNE               1914 Sunday 28               June Archduke                Franz Ferdinand, nephew of Emperor Franz Josef of                Austria-Hungary and heir to the throne, and his                wife, were visiting Sarajevo, capital of annexed                Bosnia-Herzogovina. Both were shot and killed by                student Gavrilo Princip, member of a Serbian                secret society.   JULY               1914 Thursday               23 July Austria,                threatened by Russian support for Serbia, but now                assured of German backing, sent an ultimatum                demanding that Serbia suppress all anti-Austrian                activities.   Serbia                ordered mobilisation, but also agreed to meet most                of Austria's demands.   Sunday 26               July Steps to                Naval War - Following a Royal Review of the               British fleet, the order to disperse was cancelled               by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Prince Louis of               Battenberg, the first step towards Royal Navy               mobilisation   Steps to                Naval War - German High Seas Fleet recalled               from Norway to war stations   Tuesday               28 July Austria                 declared war on Serbia, next day bombarded                 Belgrade the Serbian capital, Austrian forces                 were not yet ready to invade Steps                 to Naval War - British Fleets ordered to war                stations   Wednesday               29 July Balkan                 Front - Austrians bombarded Belgrade Steps                 to Naval War - "Warning Telegram" sent out                by Admiralty to the Royal Navy, First Fleet put to


In which month was the Battle of Agincourt fought?

The Battle of Agincourt, 1415 The Battle of Agincourt, 1415 Printer          Friendly Version >>> The English victory at the Battle        of Agincourt gave birth to a legend that was immortalized in William        Shakespeare's King Henry V. The battle took place in a muddy        farmer's field in northern France on October 25, 1415 and was one        in a series of encounters between France and England that has become        known as the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). The story begins two months before the battle. Henry and his        army had landed in France on August 14 near the mouth of the Seine        River. The objective was to regain English territory lost to France        over a period of centuries. The first task was to besiege and conquer        a nearby town. Henry was successful, but the time-consuming effort        took over a month. It was now early October. Henry realized that        his reduced force and the limited time left in the campaigning        season, meant that he would not be able to press his attack on        the French. Instead, he lead his army north in a "show of        force" that would end at the English port of Calais and embarkation        back to England. Henry V at the time           of the battle. His haircut provides a more comfortable fit for his battle helmet. As the English army marched north, it was dogged by a French force       intent on bringing Henry to battle. The French were able to slip       ahead of Henry and block his path to the sea at Agincourt. On the       morning of October 25, the two armies faced one another on a recently       plowed field muddied by an overnight rain and constricted by woodlands       on either side. The majority of Henry's army was made up of archers;       the remainder consisted of armored knights who fought on foot. His       opponent's force consisted primarily of knights who fought on foot       and on horseback, supported by archers. Although estimates of the       relative strength of the two armies vary, there is no argument that       the English were vastly outnumbered. The two enemies faced one another, exchanging taunts designed        to provoke an attack. Henry marched his force close enough to allow        his archers to unleash a hail of arrows upon the French. The French        knights charged forward only to be caught in a slippery quagmire        of mud. To make matters worse, the French attackers were unable        to effectively swing their broadswords because of the tight quarters        of the battlefield and the continuing forward rush of their comrades        behind them. Henry's archers fired lethal storms of arrows into        this dense mass of humanity until the French began to retreat.        The archers then dropped their bows, picked up what weapons they        could find and joined the English knights in slaying their foe.        The setting sun left a battlefield heaped with the bodies of thousands        of French knights and the cream of France's ruling class. The English        had dealt their enemy a disastrous blow. "...their horses stumbled among the stakes,         and they were speedily slain by the archers." Jehan de Wavrin was the son of a Flemish         knight. His father and older brother fought with the French at         the battle. Both were killed. The young de Wavrin observed the         battle from the French lines and we join his account as the two         armies prepare for combat: ADVERTISMENT "When the battalions of the French were       thus formed, it was grand to see them; and as far as one could judge       by the eye, they were in number fully six times as many as the English.       And when this was done the French sat down by companies around their


What is or was the real first name of the newspaper owner Eddie Shah?

Eddy Shah on child sex charge: Former Today newspaper owner accused of seven counts of rape - Mirror Online Accused: Tycoon Eddie Shah (Photo: Wenn)  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Former newspaper owner Eddy Shah was charged today with raping a girl. Shah, 68, who founded the Today newspaper, is accused of seven counts of rape and two counts of gross indecency. The alleged offences are said to have been carried out from 1991 to 1995 when the girl was aged between 12 and 15. Shah – who used Margaret Thatcher’s anti-union laws to defeat the print unions before launching the now defunct tabloid in 1986 – was charged alongside Anthony Pallant, 52, and a woman who has not been named for legal reasons. Pallant is charged with two counts of raping the girl, four counts of gross indecency and one of indecent assault. The woman, also 52, has been charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting Shah, from Chippenham, Wilts, to rape the child. The trio were charged at Hammersmith police station in West London after answering bail. Pallant, of West Malling, Kent, the woman, also from Kent, and Shah have been bailed to appear at Westminster magistrates court in Central London on June 7. The woman was also charged with indecent assault and six counts of gross indecency. Hotel tycoon Shah, whose real first name is Selim, said this week: “I am innocent and I am going to fight this all the way and clear my name.” Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


Which game uses 64 cards, with no card below 7?

standard deck playing card games | Wiki | BoardGameGeek Article Edit | History | Editors standard deck playing card games A "standard" deck of playing cards consists of 52 Cards in each of the 4 suits of Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, and Clubs. Each suit contains 13 cards: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King. Historically, this is the French or Anglo-American deck. Other nations (e.g. Germany, Italy, Spain) have their own traditional decks which vary in suit and face values. The suit of Spades: The suit of Clubs: A traditional deck of cards usually also includes two Jokers: There are a multitude of games that can be played with a standard deck of playing cards or a modified deck of playing cards. The games that have an entry on BGG are listed below. For other games an excellent website is Pagat . Traditional Card Games is a placeholder for all games not in the BGG database. Many of the games on BGG are part of the Traditional Card Games family of games. Standard Deck Baccarat - Eight standard decks shuffled together from a Card Shoe Bezique - Two standard decks with 2's through 6's removed Blackjack - Eight standard decks shuffled together from a Card Shoe Bridgette - Standard deck with 3 Colons (Jokers can be used) Canasta - Two full decks shuffled together with Four Jokers Durak - Standard deck with the 2's through 5's removed Écarté - use 7-A of each suit Euchre - Standard deck with the 2's through 8's removed 500 - Standard deck composition varies depending on number of players. Special 64 Card deck with 11's, 12's and 2 13's also used.


How is ham and cheese on toast, known to the French?

Monte Cristo: French Toast Ham & Cheese Monte Cristo: French Toast Ham & Cheese Good ol' ham & cheese sandwich with a French spin Get more Spoon in your feed. Get Spoon University delivered to you Join You tryna be tricky? That email doesn't look right. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier Yes, you read that right: ham, cheese, and French toast. Inspired by the French croque-monsieur, Monte Cristo kicks the classic ham and cheese sandwich up a notch with the distinct savory graininess of Gruyère and the egg-y richness of French toast. To really bring out the nuance of its various flavors, though, it’s crucial to forego the temptingly easy microwave route and take the time to grill it in a pan. You know it’s worth it when you nibble the burnt pieces of cheese along the edges of the buttery, non-soggy toast and relish the gooey center of every bite. The only drawback might be that, once you’ve made it for yourself, the D’fo version will be all the more disappointing. Easy Prep Time: 3 minutes (excluding French toast prep) Cook Time: 6-8 minutes Total Time: About 10 minutes Servings: 1 Photo by Agnes Chen Ingredients: 2 slices uncooked, aka still soggy, French toast (use your own recipe or our 5-minute one – see tips at the bottom of the directions) Optional: extra French toast liquid mixture Dijon mustard 2 slices ham (or 1 slice ham and 1 slice turkey) A little over ¼ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (see tips at the bottom of the directions) Butter To serve: powdered sugar, maple syrup, or preserves Directions: 1. Smear toast with as much or little mustard as you like. Photo by Agnes Chen 2. Place one slice of ham on the toast and sprinkle a pinch of cheese. Photo by Agnes Chen 3. Top with another ham slice. Photo by Agnes Chen 4. Pile on the remaining cheese. Photo by Agnes Chen 5. Complete the sandwich with the other slice of toast. Photo by Agnes Chen 6. Melt a pat of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. If you have the optional French toast mixture, dunk the entire sandwich in it for some extra decadence. 7. Grill the sandwich for 4 minutes on each side, covered for the first minute and a half and uncovered the rest of the time. Serve with any of the suggested toppings or plain. Photo by Agnes Chen Photo by Agnes Chen Tips: 1. If you want your sandwich to be savory only, leave out the cinnamon, extracts, sugar, etc. that your French toast recipe calls for. The point is to have egg-y bread. 2. Gruyère is the Monte Cristo standard, but Swiss is the easiest to come by and much cheaper. Some other options are Jarlsberg, Emmentaler, Comte, Beaufort, and Raclette. For a unique, non-traditional take, try using brie. 3. Brown the sandwich well to make sure the egg is fully cooked (unless you find the risk of salmonella exciting).


Which brewery produced an Indian Pale Ale called 'Bengal Lancer' in 2010?

Are You Tasting the Pith?: Fuller's IPA and Bengal Lancer: The Facts Opinion. Comment. Beer. Opinionated Comment About Beer. Friday, 19 March 2010 Fuller's IPA and Bengal Lancer: The Facts This is just a follow-up to the previous post, after a quick phone conversation with John Keeling, Fuller's head brewer, where he very kindly explained the genesis of the Fuller's Bengal Lancer and how it relates to Fuller's IPA. I won't keep you in suspense any longer – they are different beers. I was going to say “totally different”, but they're not TOTALLY different – they are both IPAs brewed by Fuller's, around the same strength, with similar grain bills, so you'd expect them to share some similarities. But they are from different eras, and created by different brewers. Fuller's IPA is a beer that dates from Reg Drury's tenure as head brewer. It was a fairly traditional take on IPA*, being produced at 4.8%abv on cask, and also a version that was brewed specifically for bottling. This brew used only one hop, Goldings. It was produced on and off for many years, as a special and for the export market. It wasn't a tremendously successful beer, but it added variety to the range. Bengal Lancer is the result of a few factors, but mainly a result of John Keeling and Derek Prentice's tendency to tinker, and brew beer that they themselves would like to drink. Bengal Lancer for cask is brewed with Goldings and Fuggles in the copper, and then dry-hopped with Goldings and Target in the fermentation vessel. An identical version is brewed for bottle, but slightly stronger, and it is chill-filtered and pasteurised before being bottle-conditioned [UPDATE 6TH APRIL 2010: John Keeling just got in touch and explained that Bengal Lancer is NOT pasteurised, but the original IPA was]. A UK supermarket wanted an own label IPA, and they were shown a prototype of Bengal Lancer. They liked it, and asked Fuller's to jump through all the hoops required to gain a British Retail Standard Certificate. For what we shall euphemistically refer to as “various reasons”, but mainly relating to time and money, Fuller's decided that they didn't want to arse about completing this box-ticking exercise, and so the supermarket's own-label IPA didn't make it to their shelves. Around the same time, the System Bolaget held one of their regular competitions to list a new beer. Unlabelled samples are submitted to System Bolaget for evaluation, and Bengal Lancer was the beer that was chosen by them. That's quite a big contract (about 600 brewer's barrels a year, or 172,800 pints), and so Bengal Lancer went into production. If you're brewing a beer, then I guess it makes sense to try it in as many markets as possible, so Bengal Lancer was launched in the UK, to tremendous success – so far it's selling about twice as much as anyone expected it to. And that's the story, straight from the horses mouth (except for the phrase “arse about” with relation to the British Retail Standard Certificate. In a fit of writerly creativity, I inferred that from the tone of the conversation). * if you've read Pete Brown's “Hops and Glory”, or read anything by Martin Cornell or Ron Pattinson, you'll know what a lot of nonsense this statement is. But I'm not getting into that here. I maybe should have said “a fairly conservative take on IPA”. Posted by ZakAvery at 09:44


Which artist painted 'The Old Woman Cooking Eggs' and 'The Rokeby Venus'?

The Toilet of Venus | artble.com The Toilet of Venus The Rokeby Venus, Venus at her toilet Height (cm): The Toilet of Venus Story / Theme The Toilet of Venus Diego Velazquez Gaspar Méndez de Haro y Guzman One of Velázquez's most famous and admired paintings, The Toilet of Venus (also known as The Rokeby Venus, Venus at her toilet, or Venus del espejo) depicts the Goddess of Love admiring herself in her bedchamber with the help of her son Cupid, who props up a mirror for her divine contemplation. Although this particular scene does not have its roots in a particular source (literary or otherwise), the subject was common in Italian painting and antiquity. Venus seen from behind was a common erotic figure in antiquity. The circumstances surrounding the commission of The Toilet of Venus are shrouded in mystery. This is the only surviving nude by Velázquez and nudity in painting was conceived of as a mortal sin punishable by law during the Spanish Baroque, unlike in France, Italy, or Flanders, where nude and provocatively posed ladies abounded. The patron of this work would thus have been loathe to leave any records proving his commission or purchase of such a piece. Based on stylistic criteria, however, art historians have tentatively dated the picture to the time of Velázquez's second trip to Italy. Today it has been established that by the 1st of June, 1651, the painting was in the collection of Gaspar Méndez de Haro y Guzman, who was the Marqués del Carpo and grand-nephew of the Count Duke Olivares, Velázquez's first important patron. Guzman was a notorious womanizer and lover of pictures, and The Toilet of Venus hung next to a similarly risqué Italian picture of a nude nymph in a landscape. Given this evidence, it has long been assumed that Guzman commissioned the picture, but recent research has revealed that in fact Guzman purchased the picture from a third party. For whom, then, was the picture actually painted? The world of art may never know. The Toilet of Venus Inspirations for the Work Peter Paul Rubens The Borghese Hermaphrodite Although female nudes were of the utmost scarcity in Spanish art, Velázquez would have encountered many examples of this same subject both in Philip IV's collection of Italian paintings, and during both of his trips to Italy. The following artists and paintings could very well have provided both stylistic and compositional inspiration for the Spanish artist; Giorgione, Sleeping Venus , c. 1510: This archetype of the female nude was executed by Venetian painter Giorgione, a star of the Italian Renaissance. While a painting with such overtly sensuous implications would hardly have been acceptable in Baroque Spain, a painting such as this would surely have been an important source of inspiration for Velázquez's own rendering of a reclining female nude. Titian, Venus with a Mirror. c. 1555: Titian was the supreme influence on Velázquez, who undoubtedly admired the Italian artist's numerous depictions of the female nude. Titian's rendering of this theme is more traditional than that of the Spaniard: this voluptuous Venus is shown as a blonde, in keeping with traditional depictions of the goddess, with her traditional mythological accoutrements (jewels, etc. ), and wrapped in sensual furs. Rubens, Venus at the Mirror . c. 1615: Rubens' rendition of this popular theme is perhaps the closest to Velázquez's The Toilet of Venus. Like in the Velázquez, this buxom blonde goddess is shown from the back and she ogles the viewer from her vanity mirror as the onlooker takes in her sumptuous curves. Rubens 's painting is filled with the sweeping energy and dynamism that defines Baroque art, which has a kindred spirit in Velázquez's sweeping curves and counter-curves. The Borghese Hermaphrodite: Velázquez ordered a bronze cast of this surprising masterpiece of Hellenistic art during his second trip to Italy. The pose and figure of this reclining nude was undeniably a source of inspiration for Velázquez's Venus. The Toilet of Venus Analysis The Toilet of Venus The Toilet of Venus Diego Velazquez In keeping


In Norse mythology, of what was 'Aegir' the god?

Aegir and Ran - Norse Mythology for Smart People Norse Mythology for Smart People Aegir and Ran “Ran” by Johannes Gehrts (1901) Aegir (pronounced “EYE-geer;” Old Norse Ægir) and Ran (pronounced “RAN;” Old Norse Rán) are two of the most often-mentioned giants in Norse mythology. Unfortunately, as fragmentary as the sources for our knowledge of Norse mythology are, that doesn’t come out to a particularly large number of mentions. Still, some of the most general characteristics attributed to Aegir and Ran by the pre-Christian Norse can be discerned. Aegir and Ran are, respectively, husband and wife. They dwell in a magnificent hall beneath the ocean, and can be seen as the animating powers of the ocean and its varying qualities. Aegir (“Ocean”), who is often portrayed as a gracious host, seems to correspond to its more benevolent aspects. Ran (“Robber”[1]) seems to correspond to its more sinister aspects; in Old Norse poetry, she’s usually mentioned in the context of drowning unfortunate seafarers and dragging them down to dwell in her underwater abode. While the relationship between the Aesir gods and the giants is ambivalent at best, and often marked by considerable strife, Aegir and Ran enjoy an overwhelmingly friendly relationship with the gods. The gods are apparently regular guests at Aegir’s magnificent feasts. Together the couple has nine daughters, who are usually interpreted as being spirits of the waves. 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:


Who was 'Dan Dare's' assistant and co-pilot?

Dan Dare | UK Comics Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future was the lead strip of the Eagle from its first issue on 14 April 1950. The strip was set in the late 1990s, but the style is very much 1950s, Dan - Colonel Daniel McGregor Dare, to give him his full name - being basically a second world war RAF pilot transplanted into outer space. He was supported by his comic relief northern batman, Digby, his boss, Sir Hubert Guest, the pipe-smoking Controller of the Space Fleet, and the glamorous scientist Professor Jocelyn Peabody. In the first serial Dan leads the first successful expedition to Venus on his spaceship, the Anastasia, and discovers the native Treens are being oppressed by the evil Mekon, a modified Treen with a shrivelled body and correspondingly overdeveloped brain, who travels around on a little floating chair. The Mekon was overthrown with the aid of Sondar, a good Treen who resisted his people's conditioning to suppress their emotions. Frank Hampson initially wrote, drew and coloured the strip alone, building models of spaceships and plaster heads of characters and taking posed photographs of friends and colleages for reference. Over time he assembled a studio of artists, as many as four at any one time to assist him, working at his home in Epsom, Surrey. Artists who worked for Hampson's studio at various times included Joan Porter , Harold Johns , Jocelyn Thomas , Don Harley and Keith Watson . On two occasions the studio took over to create the strip when Hampson was taken ill: once in 1952, after two episodes of "Marooned on Mercury", when the remainder of the storyline was written by Chad Varah and mainly drawn by Harold Johns, and again in 1953, during the "Operation Saturn" storyline, when Don Harley took over as the principal artist for the rest of that story and whole of the next one, "Prisoners of Space", assisted by Desmond Waldeck . Hampson returned in 1955 for "The Man From Nowhere". The strip was enormously popular through the 1950s. However, in 1959 Hulton Press , publisher of the Eagle, was sold to Odhams Press , who made changes to the comic. Marcus Morris left as editor, and soon afterwards Hampson left "Dan Dare" and his studio was disbanded. While Hampson, with assistant Joan Porter, was reassigned to " The Road of Courage ", a retelling of the life of Christ, "Dan Dare" was entrusted to writer Eric Eden and artist Frank Bellamy , whose more modern style was radically different. To ease the transition Bellamy was assisted by Hampson's former assistants Don Harley and Keith Watson, and freelance artist Bruce Cornwell . Hampson's rounded, colourful rocketships were replaced by Bellamy's sleek, silver spacecraft. In 1962 the strip was relegated to the inside pages, in black and white, written by David Motton drawn by Watson. Eventually it returned to the colour pages, and finally ended in 1967 with Dan retiring from flying and becoming Controller of Space Fleet. For the next couple of years the Eagle ran reprints of 1950s strips, until the Eagle merged into Lion in 1969, where the reprints continued in black and white for a while. 2000 AD Massimo Belardinelli 's Dan Dare, from 2000 AD , 1977 When 2000 AD was launched in 1977, originating editor Pat Mills decided to revive "Dan Dare", figuring the character's name recognition would be good publicity. But the original strip's stiff-upper-lip paternalism was incompatible with the violent, anti-authoritarian tone of his comics, so he made drastic changes to the character. He had Dan seriously wounded and placed in suspended animation, and waking up two hundred years later in a very different world. He looked different - it was decided editorially to base his appearance on David Bowie - and acted different - harsher, more rebellious, more American. Initially written by Ken Armstrong , then Kelvin Gosnell and Steve Moore , the stories gave artist Massimo Belardinelli plenty of opportunity to draw grotesque aliens and hallucinatory planetscapes, but was unrecognisable as "Dan Dare": all that remained of the original was


What name is given to a small mechanical model of the Solar System?

Orrery Store|Beautiful orrery for sale|Buy orrery|Build A Model Solar System|orrery shop|Orrery Kit|Scale model of solar system|太陽系模型|Build Orrery|Orrery Model|the best mechanical brass orrery in the world View Cart An orrery is a mechanical device that demonstrates the motions and relative positions of the planets and moons in the Solar System in a heliocentric model. They are typically driven by a motor or a clockwork mechanism with a globe representing the Sun at the centre, and with a planet at the end of each of the arms. An orrery can be seen as a scale model of our solar system, it can range widely in size from hand-held to room-sized.. Though the Greeks had working planetaria, the first orrery that was a planetarium of the modern era was produced in 1704, and one was presented to the Earl of Orrery — whence the name came. History The first modern orrery was made circa 1704 by Thomas Tompion and George Graham. Graham gave the first model or its design to the celebrated device maker named John Rowley, who lived in London,in order to produce a copy for Prince Eugene of Savoy. Rowley produced another one for his patron Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery, from which the model took its name. This device was given to Charles' son John as present, later the 5th Earl. Its importance was partially in that mechanical scale models of the solar system and the universe, correctly named planetariums gained the name Orrery. There were planetary models before 1704, indeed according to Roman philosopher Cicero, who was writing in the first century BC, Posidonius made a planetary model. The Antikythera mechanism, which was discovered in 1904 in 42m of water off the Greek island of Antikythera, illustrated the five known planets and the diurnal motions of the sun, moon. The Antikythera mechanism is now considered to be one of the earliest orreries, but was not mentioned in the 1967 Science Museum booklet. For many years The Antikythera mechanism was ignored, because it seemed too complex to be genuine. It was geocentric, used as a mechanical calculator designed to calculate astronomical positions. In the Western religious teaching of a geocentric universe,the sun rotated around the earth,but Copernicus in De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium published in Nuremberg in 1543 challenged this. He found that a heliocentric universe had been proposed by some Greek philosophers. This simplified the apparent epicyclic motions of the planets and make it feasible to represent the planets path as a simple circle, which could be modelled by the use of gears. Tycho Brahe's improved devices made precise observations of the skies (1576–1601), from which Johannes Kepler (1621) proved that planets orbited the sun in ellipses. The cause of this motion was explained in Isaac Newton's theory of gravitation In 1687. Christian Huygens calculated the gear trains which were needed to represent 365.242 days year length, and using which to make the cycles of the principal planets. As late as 1650, P. Schirleus has made a Geocentric planetarium ,it showed the sun as a planet with Mercury and Venus moving around it as moons. Christian Huygens built a heliocentric planetary model while resident in Paris between 1665 and 1681, and in 1703 he published details of the model. A picture hangs in Derby Museum and Art Gallery named "A Philosopher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a lamp is put in place of the Sun" by Joseph Wright (ca. 1766), features three children, three men, and a lone woman, listening to a lecture by a 'natural philosopher'— the only light is from the "sun" in the brass orrery, which, in this case, has rings that cause it to look like an armillary sphere. The demonstration was thereby able to show eclipses. To put this in context, longitude was allowed to be accurately measured by John Harrison's Chronometer in 1762,and also in 1766  Titius first who was an astronomer demonstrated that the mean distance of the planets could be represented by the progression . That is, 0.4, 0.7, 1.0, 1.6, 2.8, 5.2, 10.0 ... The numbers refer to a


From which musical does the song 'The Impossible Dream' come?

The Impossible Dream-Man of La Mancha - YouTube The Impossible Dream-Man of La Mancha 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 May 3, 2008 from Man of La Mancha(1972, directed by Arthur Hiller) edited by Nibelungenstar Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco Category


Which company produced a motor car called the 'Scimitar'?

ScimitarWeb • Reliant History A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MARQUE IN THE BEGINNING The founder of Reliant Engineering, Tom L. Williams had worked for the Raleigh Cycle Co. in Nottingham, where he designed a three-wheeled, two-seater car called the Safety Seven, powered by an air-cooled JAP V-Twin engine of 750cc. Despite its success in selling over 1,000 units between 1933 and 1936, Raleigh decided not to continue with the design of the car, which left Tom Williams with nothing further to do. Redundant, he left the company to start up his own business, developing his own prototype three-wheeler car in a shed at his home in Tamworth. He was assisted financially with a small loan from Barclays Bank. Initially, the company produced a van based on a motorcycle front wheel supported on sprung forks connected to handlebars inside the cab. Power was delivered by chain drive to the leaf spring rear axle by a single-cylinder motorcycle engine and gearbox. The van had a carrying capacity of 7cwt. Later, the engine was replaced with a V-twin JAP unit that enable the payload to be increased to 10cwt. In 1937, Tom Williams and his assistant, E.S. "Tommo" Thompson negotiated with the Austin Motor Co. to use their 747cc water cooled 4-cylinder engine, but a year later Austin stopped production of their engine, leaving Tom Williams no alternative but to produce an engine of his own. When the Second World War broke out Reliant had already delivered 1,000 vans until production was curtailed in favour of components for armaments. Van production started after the war and the first vehicle came off the production line on 13th March 1946, followed by another 2000 up to the early 1950s. The Reliant Regal, the first passenger car came off the production line in 1953, the year of the Coronation. Unlike the earlier vans, the Regal now sported a conventional steering wheel. Three years later the ash frame and aluminium body was about to be replaced with a hand made body made from glass reinforced polyester (GRP), and the Regal Mk III made its debut, with time and cost savings for the company. Production soon rose to over 100 cars per annum, in addition to the vans, now based on a similar pattern. Perhaps there is significance in that the Reliant output was competing at that time with a 700cc vehicle of similar style from another manufacturer - BMW. A GROWING CONCERN The motor industry during the 1950s was concentrating as much as possible on the export of as many cars as possible. The prime target was the USA. The home market was equally interested in acquiring one of the new "sports cars", but the US market was more affluent and the UK market was limited to buyers in the higher income bracket. This situation led to the creation of a small industry composed of enthusiastic engineers who offered kits to convert basic, cheap saloons into attractive sports cars by the use of GRP - the so called "Kit Car" market. This material was already being used by Reliant in a big way and was to be the mainstay of their manufacturing process right up until they ceased manufacturing. Reliant made a decision in 1958 and an appointment in 1959 that were to change the company in a big way. First, They collaborated with the Autocars Company of Haifa in the design of an estate car. This was not the first of Reliant's endeavours, but it was significant in that it was one of the first 4-wheeled devices they had designed. They then appointed Ray Wiggin, a man with considerable foresight, as Deputy Managing Director. The estate car project was soon followed by joint ventures in truck and saloon cars using fibreglass kits exported from Tamworth to several developing countries in Europe and Africa. SABRE RATTLINGS In 1960 Autocars were looking for a sports car for their home market, and for export to America. Reliant acquired the rights to the Ashley Laminates bodywork and produced a car with four wheels for Autocars called the "Sabra", named coincidentally after a species of cactus peculiar to Israel, its national emblem and used affectionately to describe young active Israeli!1.


"Identify the number one hit from its opening line, ""When you're weary, feeling small""?"

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water Bridge Over Troubled Water Weeks Charted: 85 Certified Gold: 2/27/70 In this, their first LP release in well over a year, the duo come up with a dynamite package aimed right at the top of the chart. The title tune , their new single, is spotlighted along with their hits, "The Boxer" and "Baby Driver," for added sales incentive. Standouts are the tongue-in-cheek "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright," and the updating of the Everly's "Bye Bye Love," as well as the compelling "Song For the Asking." - 1970. Bonus Reviews! Britain's best-selling album of the seventies was led by its title track, one of the top cuts in the history of popular music. As Paul Simon related to Jon Landau in an outstanding Rolling Stone interview, Art Garfunkel did not want to sing lead vocal on it at first, feeling it was not right for him. On many occasions Simon wished he had sung it himself, particularly when he stood in the wings while Garfunkel got all the applause for it. "That's my song, man," Paul recalled thinking in bitter moments. "Thank you very much. I wrote that song." Original album advertising art. Click image for larger view. It would not have been the epic it was had Garfunkel not suggested expanding it beyond two verses. Simon asked pianist Larry Knetchel to lengthen his piano track, then finally wrote a third verse. In retrospect he claimed the third sounded clearly different from the first two. "The Boxer" had been an international top ten hit the previous year. "Cecilia," originally recorded in a living room on a Sony and then copied and extended in the studio, became a smash in America. "El Condor Pasa," performed on top of a Los Incas record (and properly acknowledged), became another US hit, Julie Felix enjoying a cover success in Britain. Simon and Garfunkel both thought something like "Cecilia" would be the first single, but Columbia chief Clive Davis persuaded them to go with the title song. He felt that it had the potential to become a monster hit and a standard copyright despite its length and tempo. Events proved him right. Not only was it a number one single, it pushed the album past ten million in sales. In Britain Bridge spent forty-one weeks at number one, the highest figure of any pop or rock album. "The Only Living Boy in New York" was Simon's personal favourite on this collection. "Bye Bye Love" was a live recording. The LP was originally intended to contain a dozen numbers, but Garfunkel did not wish to sing Simon's "Cuba Sí, Nixon No," which never appeared anywhere, and Paul did not fancy doing what he called Art's "Bach chorale thing." In 1987, Bridge Over Troubled Water was chosen by a panel of rock critics and music broadcasters as the #42 rock album of all time. - Paul Gambaccini, The Top 100 Rock 'n' Roll Albums of All Time, Harmony Books, 1987. Bridge Over Troubled Water has always been bothersome. Vinyl copies of these tapes always seem to sound scratchy and distorted, particularly in the climax of the title track, with the audience in "Bye Bye Love," and any heavy brass scoring. Compact Disc does a lot to overcome these problems but can do nothing for the tape hiss from the master tapes -- "The Boxer" and the intro to "Bridge" for instance are quite hissy. Nor can CD do anything to improve the wowy sound on the orchestral backing to the title track. But benefits there are to be had. Much improved low bass solidity now powers its way through tracks like "Cecilia," "The Boxer" and "Baby Driver." Multi-tracked vocals and echo no longer contribute to the very edgy quality which could make the LP disappointing hearing. The orchestral contributions still sound bright, the brass is rather fierce at times, but the gain in simple transparency will mark this CD out as a high priority purchase for many people. - David Prakel, Rock 'n' Roll on Compact Disc, 1987. Well-crafted as they are, the lyrics haven't worn all that well; perhaps because of overexposure due to the tremendous popularity the album initially enjoyed in 1970 and its continued playability. What endures are t


What is the name of 'Bob the Builder's' cement mixer?

BOB the BUILDER DIZZY the CEMENT MIXER BOB the BUILDER DIZZY THE CEMENT MIXER Large Friction Action Dizzy         the Cement Mixer and clicky noise turn by hand Mixer         from the Large Bob The Builder Friction toy Collection  Measures 5" x  4" High  in EXCELLENT Played with Condition ï¿½8.00 .. US $15.60  .. EUROS 12.00 Ref # 0845


How often is the Oberammergau Passion Play performed?

The Passion Play :: Welcome to the official English language website for the Oberammergau Passion Play 2010 Mayor of Oberammergau A promise. Living history. An experience. Gripped by war, poverty and plague, the villagers of Oberammergau, in Bavaria, southern Germany vowed to put on a 'passion play' every ten years… That was back in 1633. They survived, and performed the first Oberammergau Passion Play in 1634. Ever since, their descendants have carried out that pledge. For the past four centuries the tradition has continued, every ten years. Only villagers have been allowed to take part. And that is what will happen yet again in 2010, from 15th May until 3rd October. They devote a year of their lives to re-enacting the life, death and resurrection of Christ. All performers are laymen and pursue their usual careers as wood carvers, house wives and so forth... In real life for instance Jesus is a psychologist and Mary Magdalene works as a flight attendant. Like everyone else in the village, 'Jesus' and 'Mary' are ordinary people. By taking on these roles, they are fulfilling the promise to God made by their ancestors, celebrating their faith and sharing it with the world... ...as Oberammergauers have for some 375 years.


Name the company featured in TV's 'Drop The Dead Donkey'?

Drop The Dead Donkey shop - British Comedy Guide Drop The Dead Donkey - The Complete Box Set For the first time ever, all six series of the brilliant, topical TV comedy series Drop The Dead Donkey are featured in this 11 disc DVD box set. Familiarise yourself with Globelink News, primed to bring you the latest headlines...somehow. Under the ineffective management of Gus, the team bicker,... Drop The Dead Donkey - The Complete 4th, 5th & 6th Series This multi-award winning TV comedy show is set in the offices of 'Globelink News', a TV news company whose millionaire tycoon owner prefers a more sensationalist stance in presenting the day's events... Each episode of the show was recorded within 48 hours of transmission (often less), allowing script changes...


Which is the largest cathedral in England?

England Cathedrals England Cathedrals Home              Page Below is a list of the top England              Cathedrals with Websites, Images and              Reviews, such as Durham , Liverpool , St              Paul's , York Minster , Lincoln and              more. A Cathedral is a Christian Church that              contains the seat of a Bishop, it has              nothing to do with the size of the              building, although most Bishops have              their seats in the largest churches in              their area. Some are the largest by volume, type,              highest, longest, or the oldest. Click on Post-Codes for Reviews and              Maps. The Accommodation links are set for              Hotels, can be changed to B&B or Self              Catering Liverpool Anglican              Cathedral 331 feet high, 620 feet              long Built from 1904-1978, Liverpool Anglican              Cathedral is situated on St James' Mount,              in the centre of Liverpool. This              Cathedral is said to be the the largest              in the UK, and the fifth largest in the              world by area. Free to visit, small              donations are encouraged. Phone number              0151 709 6271. Accommodation Liverpool              Metropolitan Cathedral 278 feet              high Built from 1962-1967, Liverpool              Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman              Catholic cathedral in the centre of              Liverpool, close to the huge Liverpool              Anglican Cathedral. This cathedral              attracts visitors for its design rather              than size. Free to visit, small donations are encouraged. Phone number 0151 709              9222. Accommodation St Paul's              Cathedral 365 feet high, 518 feet              long Built from 1665-1710, St Paul's Cathedral              is an Anglican cathedral situated at the              top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in              the centre of London. This cathedral is said to be the second largest in England,              17th largest in the world. Many famous              people are buried in St Paul's such as              Nelson, Wellington, Sir Alexander              Fleming, and the architect who designed              the cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren.              Charges to enter are about £18              adult. Phone number 020 7246 8350. Accommodation Westminster              Abbey 225 feet high, 513 feet              long Built 1245-1745, The Collegiate Church of              St Peter is better known as Westminster              Abbey. Situated in the centre of London,              next to the Parliament building, many              royals have been crowned here, and many              buried within its walls, also, some of              the most famous people in British history              are buried here, so many, there is little              space left for any more tombs. Charges to              enter are about £20 adult. Phone              number 020 7222 5152. Accommodation York Minster              Cathedral 234 feet high, 524 feet              long Built from 1220-1480, York Minster is a              huge Gothic cathedral in York, northeast              England. This is the largest Gothic              Cathedral in t


Jeff Bridges was nominated for the 'Oscar' for Best Actor this year for his role as 'Rooster Cogburn' in which film?

Is Jeff Bridges' Rooster Cogburn Art Imitating Life? - ABC News ABC News Is Jeff Bridges' Cogburn in 'True Grit' a Case of Art Imitating Life? By Luchina Fisher WATCH Is Natalie Portman the 'Other Woman'? 0 Shares Email Jeff Bridges, who currently stars as the drunken U.S. marshal Rooster Cogburn in "True Grit," has made a career out of playing drunks and stoners. His performances have been so convincing -- his stoner, The Dude, in "The Big Lebowski" has become the stuff of legend and he won last year's best actor Academy Award for his washed-up country singer in "Crazy Heart" -- that at least one interviewer questioned whether he's actually acting. Recalling Bridges' heartfelt, if somewhat rambling Oscar night speech in which he thanked his mom and dad for "turning me on to such a groovy profession," MTV host Josh Horowitz recently asked the actor if he was high at last year's ceremony. Bridges threw his head back and laughed nearly half a minute before saying, "No, man, no. No I wasn't high. No man. Oh God. No, no, no." WHAT TO KNOW Then, turning the tables on Horowitz, Bridges asked, "Are you high now? You are high. Of course!" It's the kind of laid-back response you would expect from Bridges. The actor is not alone in playing roles seemingly close to real life. ABCNews.com rounded up a few other actors whose art seemed to imitate their lives this year. Courteney Cox The former "Friends" star surprised star watchers with her announcement that she and husband, David Arquette , were separating after 11 years. Now, Cox, 46, who plays a 40-something single mom re-entering the dating scene in "Cougar Town," could be a cougar on the prowl in real life, too. Reports have tied her to her co-star, Brian Van Holt, 40, with eonline.com reporting recently that the pair was "inseparable" at the show's holiday party. Natalie Portman In her upcoming new movie, "The Other Woman," Portman breaks up a marriage. In real life, she recently became engaged to choreographer Benjamin Millepied , and is expecting her first child. But websites have suggested that Portman is the reason Millepied split from his live-in girlfriend, a dancer in the American Ballet Theater. Julia Roberts While promoting her movie "Eat Pray Love" last summer, Julia Roberts revealed that she's chanted at a Hindu temple like her film character, Liz. Roberts told Elle magazine that she and her family now worship as Hindus and go together to a temple to "chant and pray and celebrate. I'm definitely a practicing Hindu." Charlie Sheen


Which of the noble gases takes its name from the Greek for 'hidden'?

Chemistry for Kids: Elements - The Noble Gases Elements for Kids Noble Gases The noble gases are a group of elements in the periodic table. They are located to the far right of the periodic table and make up the eighteenth column. Elements in the noble gas family have atoms with a full outer shell of electrons. They are also called the inert gases. What elements are noble gases? The elements that make up the family of noble gases include helium , neon , argon , krypton, xenon, and radon. What are the similar properties of noble gases? Noble gases share many similar properties including: A full outer shell of electrons. Helium has two electrons in its outer shell and the rest have eight electrons. Because of their full outer shells, they are very inert and stable. This means they don't tend to react with other elements to form compounds. They are gases under standard conditions. They are colorless and odorless. Their melting and boiling points are close together giving them a very narrow liquid range. Abundance Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. Helium makes up about 24% of the mass of the elements in the universe. Neon is the fifth most abundant and argon is the eleventh. On Earth, the noble gases are fairly rare with the exception of argon. Argon makes up just under 1% of the Earth's atmosphere, making it the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen. Interesting Facts about Noble Gases Because helium is non-flammable it is much safer to use in balloons than hydrogen. Krypton gets its name from the Greek word "kryptos" meaning "the hidden one." Many of the noble gases were either discovered or isolated by Scottish chemist Sir William Ramsay. Helium has the lowest melting and boiling points of any substance. All of the noble gases except for radon have stable isotopes. Neon signs do not use just neon gas, but a mixture of different noble gases and other elements to create bright lights of different colors. Noble gases are often used to create a safe or inert atmosphere due to their stable nature. Xenon gets its name from the Greek word "xenos" which means "stranger or foreigner." More on the Elements and the Periodic Table


In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', what is the name of the pig who emerges as the leader of the farm following the overthrow of 'Farmer Jones'?

SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Napoleon -  The pig who emerges as the leader of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Joseph Stalin, Napoleon uses military force (his nine loyal attack dogs) to intimidate the other animals and consolidate his power. In his supreme craftiness, Napoleon proves more treacherous than his counterpart, Snowball. Read an in-depth analysis of Napoleon. Snowball -  The pig who challenges Napoleon for control of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Leon Trotsky, Snowball is intelligent, passionate, eloquent, and less subtle and devious than his counterpart, Napoleon. Snowball seems to win the loyalty of the other animals and cement his power. Read an in-depth analysis of Snowball. Boxer -  The cart-horse whose incredible strength, dedication, and loyalty play a key role in the early prosperity of Animal Farm and the later completion of the windmill. Quick to help but rather slow-witted, Boxer shows much devotion to Animal Farm’s ideals but little ability to think about them independently. He naïvely trusts the pigs to make all his decisions for him. His two mottoes are “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right.” Read an in-depth analysis of Boxer. Squealer -  The pig who spreads Napoleon’s propaganda among the other animals. Squealer justifies the pigs’ monopolization of resources and spreads false statistics pointing to the farm’s success. Orwell uses Squealer to explore the ways in which those in power often use rhetoric and language to twist the truth and gain and maintain social and political control. Read an in-depth analysis of Squealer. Old Major -  The prize-winning boar whose vision of a socialist utopia serves as the inspiration for the Rebellion. Three days after describing the vision and teaching the animals the song “Beasts of England,” Major dies, leaving Snowball and Napoleon to struggle for control of his legacy. Orwell based Major on both the German political economist Karl Marx and the Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Ilych Lenin. Read an in-depth analysis of Old Major. Clover -  A good-hearted female cart-horse and Boxer’s close friend. Clover often suspects the pigs of violating one or another of the Seven Commandments, but she repeatedly blames herself for misremembering the commandments. Moses -  The tame raven who spreads stories of Sugarcandy Mountain, the paradise to which animals supposedly go when they die. Moses plays only a small role in Animal Farm, but Orwell uses him to explore how communism exploits religion as something with which to pacify the oppressed. Mollie -  The vain, flighty mare who pulls Mr. Jones’s carriage. Mollie craves the attention of human beings and loves being groomed and pampered. She has a difficult time with her new life on Animal Farm, as she misses wearing ribbons in her mane and eating sugar cubes. She represents the petit bourgeoisie that fled from Russia a few years after the Russian Revolution. Benjamin -  The long-lived donkey who refuses to feel inspired by the Rebellion. Benjamin firmly believes that life will remain unpleasant no matter who is in charge. Of all of the animals on the farm, he alone comprehends the changes that take place, but he seems either unwilling or unable to oppose the pigs. Muriel -  The white goat who reads the Seven Commandments to Clover whenever Clover suspects the pigs of violating their prohibitions. Mr. Jones -  The often drunk farmer who runs the Manor Farm before the animals stage their Rebellion and establish Animal Farm. Mr. Jones is an unkind master who indulges himself while his animals lack food; he thus represents Tsar Nicholas II, whom the Russian Revolution ousted. Mr. Frederick -  The tough, shrewd operator of Pinchfield, a neighboring farm. Based on Adolf Hitler, the ruler of Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s, Mr. Frederick proves an untrustworthy neighbor. Mr. Pilkington -  The easygoing gentleman farmer who runs Foxwood, a neighboring farm. Mr. Frederick’s bitter enemy, Mr. Pilkington represents the


Jesse Eisenberg was nominated for the 'Oscar' for Best Actor this year for his role as 'Mark Zuckerberg' in which film?

Jesse Eisenberg - Biography - IMDb Jesse Eisenberg Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trade Mark  (4) | Trivia  (21) | Personal Quotes  (9) Overview (3) 5' 7¼" (1.71 m) Mini Bio (1) Curly haired and with a fast-talking voice, Jesse Eisenberg is a movie actor, known for his Academy Award nominated role as Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network. He has also starred in the films The Squid and the Whale, Adventureland, The Education of Charlie Banks, 30 Minutes or Less, Now You See Me and Zombieland. Additionally, he played Lex Luthor in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Jesse Adam Eisenberg was born on October 5, 1983 in Queens, New York, and was raised in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey. His mother, Amy (Fishman), is a professional dressed-up clown who performed at children's birthday parties for a living in their hometown of East Brunswick for 20 years. His father, Barry Eisenberg, ran a hospital before moving on to become a college professor. Jesse has two sisters, Kerri and Hallie Kate Eisenberg , who was a popular child star. His family is Jewish (his ancestors came to the U.S. from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine). He attended East Brunswick High School, but he didn't really enjoy school. From age 10, he performed in children's theater. Jesse had his first professional role in an off-Broadway play, "The Gathering". Before fame, he made his first television appearance role that came in 1999 when he was 16 with a show on Fox's Get Real (1999), but the show was canceled in 2000. In his senior year of high school, he had landed his first film leading role in the 2002 film Roger Dodger (2002). He won an award for "Most Promising New Actor" at the San Diego film festival. Jesse attended the New School University, New York, where he was a liberal arts major, with a focus on Democracy and Cultural Pluralism. He also studied at The New School in New York City's Greenwich Village. He applied and was accepted to New York University but declined enrollment to complete a film role. He has been playing the drums since he was age 8. His breakthrough role came in Zombieland (2009). In 2010, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards for his role of Facebook's creator, Mark Zuckerberg , in the film, The Social Network (2010). He also voiced Blu, a rare blue macaw, in the film Rio (2011), and its sequel Rio 2 (2014). He starred alongside Aziz Ansari in the 2011 comedy 30 Minutes Or Less, and played himself in the 2013 comedy film He's Way More Famous Than You (2013). - IMDb Mini Biography By: crazymoviereviewer Trade Mark (4) Often plays shy, anti-social characters Often plays neurotic characters Older brother of Hallie Kate Eisenberg . Has been playing the drums since he was age 8. His mother is a professional clown who performed at children's birthday parties in their hometown of East Brunswick, N.J. for 20 years. His family is Ashkenazi Jewish (his ancestors came to the U.S. from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine). Studied at The New School in New York City's Greenwich Village. He applied and was accepted to New York University but declined enrollment to complete a film role. Favorite film is Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). Creator of OneUpMe.com - a wordplay website. He also owns Yugoslavio.com. Despite his iconic portrayal of Facebook co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg , in The Social Network (2010), Jesse himself does not have a Facebook account. His character in Zombieland (2009), at one point, expresses relief at not having to update his status on Facebook. Jesse did not know what a Facebook status was until a crew member explained it. The following year, Jesse played Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg . Working on Free Samples (2012) with Jess Weixler and Madison Leisle [January 2011] He is the third Oscar nominated actor to play "Lex Luthor" after Gene Hackman and Kevin Spacey . He is the only one of the three not to have an Academy Award. He is five months younger than Henry Cavill , making him the first actor to play Lex Luthor who is younger than the actor playing Superman.


Which of the noble gases takes its name from the Greek for 'stranger'?


In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', what is the name of the loyal but dim-witted cart-horse who carries out many of the orders handed down by 'Napoleon'?

Literature Worms: Animal Farm by George Orwell Animal Farm by George Orwell Animal Farm 3. Animal Farm: George Orwell Biography 4. Animal Farm: Summary Animal Farm: Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter I Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter II Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter III Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter IV Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter V Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter VI Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter VII Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter VIII Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter IX Summary and Analysis ¨ Chapter X Summary and Analysis 5. ¨ Chapter I Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter II Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter III Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter IV Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter V Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter VI Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter VII Questions and Answers 6. ¨ Chapter VIII Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter IX Questions and Answers ¨ Chapter X Questions and Answers Animal Farm: Essential Passages ¨ Essential Passages by Character: Napoleon ¨ Essential Passages by Theme: Propaganda 7. 10. Animal Farm: Historical Context 11. Animal Farm: Critical Overview Animal Farm: Character Analysis Animal Farm: Essays and Criticism ¨ Historical Setting for Orwell's Animal Farm ¨ Orwell and Socialism ¨ Characters and Narrative in Animal Farm 13. 14. Animal Farm: Suggested Essay Topics 15. Animal Farm: Sample Essay Outlines 16. Animal Farm: Compare and Contrast 17. Animal Farm: Topics for Further Study 18. Animal Farm: Media Adaptations 19. Animal Farm: What Do I Read Next? 20. Animal Farm: Bibliography and Further Reading 21. Animal Farm: Pictures 22. Copyright Animal Farm: Introduction When Animal Farm was published in 1945, its British author George Orwell (a pseudonym for Eric Arthur Blair) had already waited a year-and-a-half to see his manuscript in print. Because the book criticized the Soviet Union, one of England's allies in World War II, publication was delayed until the war ended. It was an immediate success as the first edition sold out in a month, nine foreign editions had appeared by the next year, and the American Book-of-the-Month Club edition sold more than a half-million copies. Although Orwell was an experienced columnist and essayist as well as the author of nine published books, nothing could have prepared him for the success of this short novel, so brief he had considered self-publishing it as a pamphlet. The novel brought together important themes—politics, truth, and class conflict—that had concerned Orwell for much of his life. Using allegory—the weapon used by political satirists of the past, including Voltaire and Swift—Orwell made his political statement in a twentieth-century fable that could be read as an entertaining story about animals or, on a deeper level, a savage attack on the misuse of political power. While Orwell wrote Animal Farm as a pointed criticism of Stalinist Russia, reviews of the book on the fiftieth-anniversary of its publication declared its message to be still relevant. In a play on the famous line from the book, "Some animals are more equal than others," an Economist reviewer wrote, "Some classics are more equal than others," and as proof he noted that Animal Farm has never been out of print since it was first published and continues to sell well year after year. eNotes: Table of Contents 2 Animal Farm: Overview The Life and Work of George Orwell George Orwell was born Eric Hugh Blair in 1903 in Motihari, Bengal, India. He was the second of three children, and the only boy, born to Richard and Ida Blair. His elder sister, Marjorie, and his younger sister, Avril, completed this middle-class Anglo-Indian family. His dour, discouraging father was an agent in the Opium Department of the British Civil Service. As was the custom with such middle-class children born abroad, he was sent back to England for his education. His mother, a modern, rather left-wing woman and militant suffragette, accompanied him. Orwell attended the best English schools, including Eton College (1917-1921), a school that epitomized “traditional” British education. Poorer than the other students and feeling inse


Which American film director of Czech origin twice won the Academy Award for Best Director for his films 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Amadeus'?

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