Anthony Hopkins and Geoffrey Howe were born in which Welsh town?

Geoffrey Howe, Thatcher’s First Finance Minister, Dies at Age 88 - Bloomberg Bloomberg the Company & Its Products Bloomberg Anywhere Remote LoginBloomberg Anywhere Login Bloomberg Terminal Demo Request Bloomberg Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Customer Support Advertising Bloomberg Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Customer Support Geoffrey Howe, Thatcher’s First Finance Minister, Dies at Age 88 David Henry Geoffrey Howe, the U.K. Conservative minister who imposed controversial austerity measures in 1981 and provided the trigger for Margaret Thatcher’s political demise by resigning nine years later, has died. He was 88. Howe died Friday night at his home in Warwickshire, England, after attending a jazz concert with his wife, according to BBC News. His time as Britain’s finance minister was “vital in turning the fortunes of our country around, cutting borrowing, lowering tax rates and conquering inflation,” Prime Minister David Cameron said in a statement Saturday on Facebook. “He was the quiet hero of the first Thatcher government.” Howe’s passing comes a week after the death of Denis Healey, one of his Labour opponents in Thatcher-era ideological battles and his predecessor as Chancellor of the Exchequer. As the longest-serving minister in Thatcher’s cabinet, Howe played a leading role in shaping the key policies of her 11-year tenure. As her first chancellor, he cut the budget deficit, aiming to lower inflation, and removed exchange controls. The unemployment rate more than doubled as the government broke the power of trade unions and ended state subsidies for large manufacturers. Thatcher’s Nemesis Later, as foreign secretary, he became a nemesis to the “Iron Lady” by advocating increased integration with Europe on economic and monetary affairs. His stance cost him his job in 1989 and he was given the largely symbolic post of deputy prime minister. Howe delivered a resignation speech in November 1990 that took the prime minister to task for her refusal to allow the U.K. to enter the exchange-rate mechanism, a convergence measure designed to smooth the path to membership of the euro currency. Thatcher stepped down two weeks later as support for her government crumbled. John Major replaced her. “We have done best when we have seen the Community not as a static entity to be resisted and contained but as an active process which we can shape,” Howe said in the House of Commons, referring to the European Community, the forerunner to the European Union. “The European enterprise is not, and should not be seen like that, as some kind of zero-sum game.” Monetarist Approach A lawyer by training, Howe developed a monetarist approach to economic management while watching consumer prices surge under Labour governments in the 1970s. When he cut billions of pounds from the 1981 budget and raised taxes during a recession in order to bring down interest rates, 364 economists protested in a letter to the London-based Times that Howe was making a mistake. He later said his strategy was vital to a recovery. “On the face of it, they were wrong,” Philip Booth, a professor at the Institute of Economic Affairs, wrote in the Telegraph newspaper in 2006, on the 25th anniversary of the letter. “The economic recovery that the 364 said would not happen began more or less as soon as the letter appeared.” Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe was born on Dec. 20, 1926, in Port Talbot, Wales, a town known for its steelworks and as the birthplace of film actors Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. Howe’s father, Edward, was a Welsh lawyer and his mother, Lili, came from Liverpool. She was politically conservative and made her views known to her sons, according to Howe’s 1994 book “Conflict of Loyalty.” Law Career Howe attended Winchester Colle


The photographer Paparazzo was a character in which 1960 film?

Tazio Secchiaroli, 73, Paparazzo Who Inspired Movie Character - tribunedigital-sunsentinel Tazio Secchiaroli, 73, Paparazzo Who Inspired Movie Character OBITUARIES July 26, 1998|By SARAH BOXER The New York Times Tazio Secchiaroli, the celebrity-hounding photographer who was the inspiration for Paparazzo, a central character in Federico Fellini's 1960 movie La Dolce Vita, died in his sleep on Friday at his home in Rome at age 73. His son, David, said the cause of death was a heart attack. Mr. Secchiaroli was a paparazzo in all but name when Fellini spotted him in the late 1950s. He and his fellow photographers, Sergio Spinelli, Velio Cioni and Elio Sorci, would chase celebrities on their Vespas and try to photograph them. Mr. Secchiaroli found that magazine editors would pay dearly for what he called surprise pictures of stars, especially if they were caught in compromising positions. Mr. Secchiaroli was one of the most aggressive. Carol Squiers, senior editor of American Photo, said his reputation as an ``assault photographer'' was made on a single night, Aug. 14, 1958, during the Ferragosto, or Feast of the Assumption, holidays in Rome. That night, Mr. Secchiaroli snapped a picture of King Farouk of Egypt, who had been deposed a few years earlier, sitting in a cafe with two women, neither of them his wife. The former king tried to break his camera, and another photographer caught the moment. Then Mr. Secchiaroli took a photograph of Ava Gardner and Tony Franciosa kissing in the Bricktop Cafe. ``It was a scandal,'' Squiers said, ``because Franciosa was still married to Shelley Winters.'' Mr. Secchiaroli took a picture of Anita Ekberg and her husband, Anthony Steel, a British actor, looking inebriated. When Steel saw the photographer, he lunged at him drunkenly. Mr. Secchiaroli became the model for Paparazzo partly by accident, Squiers said. Fellini wanted to make a film about cafe society and saw some street photographers' pictures; he ended up talking to Mr. Secchiaroli. After the movie came out, Mr. Secchiaroli's reputation soared. Various filmmakers and stars, including Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren, used him as their personal photographer. The public's perception of paparazzi got worse and worse, reaching a low last August when Diana, princess of Wales, and her friend Dodi Fayed died in a car accident while being pursued by paparazzi. MORE:


Tumbago is an alloy of gold and which other metal?

Tumbaga Gold and Copper Alloy Tumbaga Gold and Copper Alloy Categories: Metal ; Nonferrous Metal ; Precious Metal ; Gold Alloy Material Notes: Tumbaga is an alloy of gold and copper (and sometimes silver). It ranged in content from 3-97% copper with a balance of gold and several trace metals as impurities; silver could be an impurity or a deliberate alloying element up to 18%. One of the reasons that the composition varies so widely is that it was also the name of the metal bars that were hastily produced from South American raw materials during the early years of European conquest and settlement. These bars were shipped back to Spain and separated back into pure copper, gold, and silver. The Pre-Hispanic American metal smiths used tumbaga extensively. Alloying gold with 15-40% copper gives a metal that melts at 860°C (1580°F). The alloy is significantly harder than copper, but is malleable like gold and can be hammered. It is therefore ideally suited to the formation of elaborate objects made of hammered sheet metal. Its relatively low melting point was a big advantage to early metal workers. The alloy could be made to look like pure gold by treating the finished face with an acid solution to dissolve the copper and then hammering or polishing to join the gold, creating a uniform gold surface. Key Words: Melting Point, approximate, varies with composition Copper, Cu


Top Churches to Visit in Rome, Italy Top Churches to Visit in Rome Top Churches to Visit in Rome What Churches to See in Rome By Martha Bakerjian Updated August 30, 2015. Rome has many interesting churches with fine art work worth a visit. Many churches stay open all day but some close for a few hours in the afternoon. These churches have free entrance (2006) but some have museums, cloisters, or archaeological areas with a fee. When entering a church you're expected to be quiet and respectful. Men should remove hats. Some churches won't let you in wearing shorts or sleeveless tops. Most churches allow photos inside with some restrictions. edwin11/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 • San Giovanni Laterano - Cathedral of Rome San Giovanni, Saint John, is Rome's cathedral and the first church of the popes, from the fourth century until the papacy moved to France in 1309. The pope's residence was in the adjoining Lateran Palace. This is the site of the first Christian church ever built in Rome. The current church is Baroque and has cloisters and a museum that can be visited. Be sure to visit the baptistery next door and the Scala Santa and Sancta Sanctorum across the street. More » continue reading below our video Beware! The 5 Most Common Travel Scams • Saint Peter's Basilica - San Pietro in Vaticano St. Peter's Basilica, San Pietro in Vaticano, is in Vatican City so technically not in Rome. San Pietro is the current church of the pope and one of the largest and most important Catholic churches in the world. Inside the vast interior, there's lots of marble, bronze, and gold artwork, including Michelangelo's Pieta. You can visit Saint Peter's for free but you'll have to pay to see the adjoining Sistine Chapel , with its famous frescoes by Michelangelo and Botticelli, and the Vatican Museums . More » Santa Maria Maggiore Pictures: Exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore Church. Joe Palisi • Santa Maria Maggiore Another of the four papal churches, Santa Maria Maggiore has beautiful 5th century Biblical mosaics. The marble floor, bell tower, and mosaics on the triumphal arch and in the loggia are medieval. Its spectacular ceiling is said to be decorated with gold Columbus brought back from the new world. The fourth patriarchal or papal church of Rome is San Paulo Fuori la Mura, Saint Paul Outside the Walls , two kilometers from the San Paolo Gate along via Ostiense . It also holds many art treasures and relics including the chains believed to have been used on Paul when he was under arrest. More » The Pantheon in Rome. by Martha Bakerjian • The Pantheon The Pantheon, built in the year 118 as the Roman temple of all gods, is the best preserved ancient building in Rome. Its vast dome has a circular opening at the top that lets in the only light. In the seventh century early Christians turned the Pantheon into a church. Inside are many tombs, some holding the bodies of Italian monarchs. More » • San Clemente San Clemente, near the Colosseum, is my favorite because of its layers of archaeological excavations underneath, illustrating Rome's interesting history. The current 12th century church sits on top of the 4th century church that was built over ruins of 1st century Roman buildings and a 2nd century Mithraic cult chamber. The best way to visit the excavations is on a guided tour such as this Crypts, Bones, and Catacombs tour with Walks of Italy. Rome Picture: St. Peters in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) Church in Rome, St. Peter's Chain. Picture © by James Martin, Europe Travel • San Pietro in Vincoli - Saint Peter in Chains San Pietro in Vincoli , also near the Colosseum, was founded in the fifth century to hold the chains that are believed to be those that held St. Peter captive in Mamertine Prison. According to legend, one set of chains was sent to Constantinople and when it was returned to Rome, the two parts miraculously fused together. The church is also home of the famous statue of Moses by Michelangelo , the center of the work known as the tomb of Julius II. • Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Holy Cross in Jerus


Who is Nicolas Cage's famous film-world uncle?

Nicolas Cage Facts: 55 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Oscar Winner | Moviefone Nicolas Cage Facts: 55 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Oscar Winner Nicolas Cage ... Undoubtedly one of the biggest -- and unique -- actors of his generation, Nicolas Cage got his start in 1982's " Fast Times at Ridgemont High " in a part so small if you blink you'd miss it. Then, after changing his name from Coppola to Cage, the actor's career took off and he's been a leading man ever since. This week, Cage stars in David Gordon Green's "Joe," as a hot-tempered, but protective ex-con in a role that has critics raving about the actor's restrained performance. Whether or not you're a fan of the intense star, there's no denying he's a cinematic force to be reckoned with. From his unexpected connection to J.D. Salinger to his questionable dinosaur skull purchase, here are 55 things you probably don't know about Nicolas Cage. 1. Born Nicolas Coppola, the actor chose Cage as his stage name to honor comic book superhero Luke Cage . 2. Inspired by Superman 's birth name, he christened his (now 8-year-old) son Kal-El . 3. Cage's father, the late August Coppola, worked as a comparative literature professor at Cal State Long Beach and served as a trustee of the California state university system. 4. In 2001, Cage received an honorary doctorate from Cal State Fullerton. He had previously dropped out of UCLA. 5. Cage has two older brothers, Marc and Christopher Coppola, both of whom have worked in the film biz. 6. Through his father, Cage is also related to director Francis Ford Coppola (uncle), actress Talia Shire (aunt), director Sofia Coppola (cousin), actor Jason Schwartzman (cousin), and actor/musician Robert Schwartzman (cousin). 7. Cage's first movie role was as a cook in 1982's 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (as seen in the background behind Judge Reinhold in the clip below). {C} 8. His job after that was selling popcorn at a movie theater. 9. In 1983, he made a name for himself with the cult comedy " Valley Girl " and uncle Francis Ford Coppola's " Rumble Fish " and never looked back. 10. A proponent of Method acting, Cage had two of his teeth surgically removed for his role in 1984's " Birdy ." 11. Cage filed suit against Kathleen Turner , his co-star in the 1986 film "Peggy Sue Got Married," after she wrote in her 2008 tell-all that he'd once stolen a Chihuahua . 12. Jim Carrey , who had a small role in "Peggy Sue Got Married" as one of Cage's high-school pals, has been quoted as saying that Cage has "elephant balls." 13. Cage ate a live cockroach for his role in 1989's " Vampire 's Kiss" -- although, allegedly, the film's director only wanted him to down a raw egg. 14. When Cage met first wife Patricia Arquette in 1987, he declared, "I love you and I'm going to marry you." 15. Arquette decided to test his dedication by giving him a list of seemingly impossible tasks that he'd need to perform before she'd say yes. One of them included procuring the autograph of notoriously reclusive author J.D. Salinger -- which Cage improbably managed to do. 16. It still took eight years for Cage to convince Arquette to marry him, which they finally did in 1995. The couple separated after just nine months -- although they did not file for divorce until 2000. 17. Cage was 32 years old when he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for " Leaving Las Vegas ," which currently ranks him as the fifth-youngest performer to ever win in that category. (Sixth-youngest? Jimmy Stewart , who had 205 days on Cage when he won for " The Philadelphia Story " in 1940.) 18. The second time Cage earned an Oscar nomination in the Best Actor category -- for his dual role as twins Charlie and Donald Kaufman in 2002's " Adaptation " -- he lost to " The Pianist " star Adrien Brody , who became the youngest-ever Best Actor Oscar winner, at 29. 19. The sixth chapter of the 1998 biography "Nicolas Cage: Hollywood's Wild Talent" is entitled "Jimmy Stewart From Mars." 20. Nicolas Cage has owned a pet octopus. 21. He has also admitted to taking hallucinogenic mushrooms


Which European sports stadium is named after a World War One flying ace?

Roland Garros, the aviator the world mistakes for a tennis champion - France 24 Roland Garros, the aviator the world mistakes for a tennis champion Text by Stéphanie TROUILLARD Latest update : 2015-06-07 Throughout the world, Roland Garros is synonymous with tennis. But few people know the home of the French Open was named after a legendary aviator who pioneered fighter combat during World War I. Each year in June, tennis fans around the world have their eyes set on the clay courts of Roland Garros . Yet few of them will know what – or who – those two words stand for. “Visitors often think he was a great champion from the past or a senior tennis official,” says Michaël Guittard, the French Open’s museum curator. “When they discover his story, they are usually very surprised.” Eugène Adrien Roland Georges Garros, better known as Roland Garros, was certainly a sports buff. But he never picked up a single tennis medal. His passion was flying. He was one of the finest pilots of his generation, and one of the many tragic victims of World War I . When war broke out in the summer of 1914 Garros was already a celebrity in the budding world of aviation. “He was a pioneer, certainly one of the very best to have vanquished the Mediterranean,” says Guitard, referring to the Frenchman’s successful crossing from France to Tunisia on September 23, 1913 – the first in history. The world’s first fighter pilot Garros was exempt from the draft but decided to enroll anyway, convinced that airborne warfare would have a major role to play. He took part in reconnaissance missions and bombings, but was frustrated by technological limitations. “At the time there was one pilot steering the aircraft and a second at the back who carried a gun and tried to fire at enemy planes,” says Guittard. “Chances of a hit were minimal.” Roland Garros poses in front of a Demoiselle B.C. aircraft in 1910.       © Wikimedia Building on research by engineer Raymond Saulnier, Garros helped devise a synchronization system that enabled pilots to shoot through a plane’s propellers without hitting the blades. By April 1915 his aircraft was equipped with the system and the French pilot rapidly scored three victories over the German air force, earning a commendation for bravery. Guittard describes him as “the first fighter pilot in history”. His success came to an abrupt end on April 18 when he was forced to crash-land his plane on the German side of the lines. “We still don’t know whether it was a mechanical failure or an enemy hit that forced him to land,” says Guittard. “He tried to set fire to the plane to hide its secrets and went into hiding, but was caught by the Germans.” Garros failed to destroy the aircraft and a young Dutch engineer, Anthony Fokker, was soon at work on an improved synchronization system, which was fitted onto German planes. “From then on Europe’s skies were German,” says Guittard. Fokker’s planes began shooting down French and British aircraft, in what was known as the “Fokker Scourge”. Great escape Meanwhile, Garros was busy plotting his escape from a German POW camp. He managed to send coded messages back to France and arranged for the delivery of two tennis rackets with hollow handles, containing a map of Germany and a felt hat with which he hoped to escape unseen. Roland Garros (right) and Anselme Marchal (left) during their captivity in Germany.       © December 1, 1918 issue of "La Vie au grand air" He got his break after meeting fellow pilot Anselme Marchal at the Scharnhorst camp in Magdeburg, in eastern Germany. Marchal spoke perfect German and in February 1918 the two were able to trick the guards by donning German officer uniforms, which they’d made in secret. “It was nothing short of an adventure movie,” says Guitard, charting their escape from Germany. “They slept in a cemetery, spent an afternoon in a cinema, blended into the crowd, and finally, after numerous attempts, made it through the Netherlands, on to London, and finally back to Paris, where they were treated to a hero’s welcome.” Garros was greeted in person


Which fuel is commonly found in cigarette lighters?

Butane - Drug and Alcohol Office Butane Butane and the       law The WA Taskforce on Butane Misuse In July 2006, the Minister for Health established the WA Taskforce on Butane Misuse. The role of the taskforce was to investigate the extent of problems associated with the misuse of butane, together with the potential strategies to reduce the supply, demand and harm associated with butane misuse. The WA Taskforce on Butane Misuse: Report and Recommendations (PDF 360KB) comprises a comprehensive investigation into butane misuse, its harms, the prevalence and patterns of use       in Western Australia, and the benefits and risks of potential strategies. The taskforce proposed a 10-point plan of action across a range of areas from policing to education and emergency responses to treatment, to reduce the harms caused by butane misuse in Western Australia,      including: Legislation - to   police supply effectively Policing - to   support local communities Voluntary retailer action – to   restrict supply Education -   targeted       to young people, parents and professionals Media   coverage - to   avoid inadvertently advertising products for misuse Product safety -         to monitor opportunities for improvement Emergency responses -         to vigorously promote the right responses by young people Treatment -         to be made available when it is needed Monitoring and research - to   target strategies Organisation and co-ordination - to   ensure action occurs. While butane was the primary focus of the Taskforce, many of the recommendations apply more broadly to volatile substance      use and young people in general. As butane is one of the most dangerous volatile substances with respect to the risk of death, particularly sudden death,      it remains the focus of many broader volatile substance use strategies that have since been implemented. [back to top] What is butane? Butane is a hydrocarbon and a highly flammable, colourless, odourless, easily liquefied gas. It is typically used as fuel for cigarette lighters and portable stoves, a propellant in aerosols, a heating fuel, a refrigerant, and in the manufacture of a wide range of products. Butane is also found in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Since 1987, hydrocarbons have replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as the propellant used in most aerosols.       Butane is one of the commonly used propellants in household and industrial aerosols       and therefore can be found in       numerous aerosol products. However,       the packaging of many aerosols       products will commonly identify the propellant as ‘hydrocarbon’,       not specifically identifying butane. [back to top] Availability Butane is available in products such as cigarette lighters, cigarette lighter refills and a wide range of aerosol sprays. Cigarette lighter refill cans are the most commonly misused butane product along with cigarette lighters and butane cartridges (used for portable stoves). Therefore, products containing butane are widely available from a range of retail outlets including supermarkets, newsagencies, delicatessens, tobacconists, hardware stores, camping stores and discount retail outlets. Some other aerosols are also misused specifically for the propellant       rather than the contents, such as vegetable oil cooking sprays. For information about the effects of butane see What is VSU? page of this website. Harms Butane is regarded as one of the more harmful volatile substances to inhale. Butane gas can cause what is known as ‘sudden sniffing death’, which occurs as a result of cardiac arrhythmia/arrest if the person is stressed or does heavy exercise during or soon after using. Butane sensitises the heart to the effects of adrenalin to the point where sudden exercise or alarm can cause a cardiac arrest (d’Abbs and MacLean, 2000) . For this reason it is important not to chase or frighten people who may be using butane. Sudden


Border, Leicester and Corriedale are all breeds of what?

New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association - Border Leicester New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association You are here: Home » Sheep Breeds » Border Leicester » Breed Information Sub Navigation Border Leicester Origin & History The sheep of this breed are the lineal descendants of the Dishley Leicesters. They were introduced to Northumberland in 1767 by Matthew and George Culley, who were pupils of Bakewell, the English geneticist and were soon established in the north of England and southern Scotland. The breed arrived in New Zealand in 1859, and after refrigeration was introduced in the 1880s, the Border Leicester was used as a crossing sire to produce heavyweight lambs and wether mutton. The Border Leicester contributes high fertility and good mothering qualities to its crossbred progeny and is being used to increase fertility in the commercial Romney, Corriedale and Merino flocks. The Border Leicester has been used to develop New Zealand's Border-Romney cross (Coopworth) and the Border-Corriedale (Borderdale). The wool is long and lustrous with individual staples easily separated and ending in a small curl. It is used for upholstery, and hand-knotted and machine-made carpet yarns.   Breed Description The Border Leicester is the pre-eminent crossing sire with proven performance and unsurpassed ability to increase production and profits in commercial ewe flocks. The Border Leicester First Cross Ewe gives: Paramount Hybrid Vigour Premium on Surplus Sale Ewes Maximum Profits The efficiency and profitability of prime lamb production is mainly dependant on the fertility, the lambing performance, the milking and mothering ability of the prime lamb dam. Historically the Border Leicester has made a supreme contribution to the sheep industry and economy of New Zealand as: A sire of superior first cross commercial flock ewes A sire of larger lean prime lambs with above average wool pull A basic sire in the development of new breeds THE BORDER CROSS EWE IS UNSURPASSED AND HAS IT ALL   Breed Classification Large, long-legged, with a pronounced Roman nose. A comparatively prolific breeder. A dual-purpose breed. Principally used for cross-breeding to improve the fertility and performance of other breeds. Location: Stud flocks are found throughout New Zealand with the majority being found in the South Island. Bodyweight


Which pop singer sang Lost in France in 1976?

Bonnie Tyler - Biography - IMDb Bonnie Tyler Biography Showing all 32 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (11) | Personal Quotes  (15) Overview (3) 5' 3" (1.6 m) Mini Bio (1) Born on June 8, 1951 in Skewen, Neath, Wales. She first came to prominence in 1976 with the song, "Lost in France", which made the UK top 10. Following a throat operation, she inadvertently developed her distinct singing voice. She had a transatlantic top 5 hit with "It's a Heartache" in 1978. She hit the big time when she became the first Welsh singer to have a transatlantic #1 hit with Jim Steinman 's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1983), for which she was Grammy nominated. The accompanying album "Faster than the Speed of Night" also entered the UK Album chart at #1. She has found it hard to repeat the success, but recorded "Holding Out for a Hero" (US #34/UK #2) in 1985 from the Footloose (1984) soundtrack. In 2004 she recorded the Total Eclipse song in French, and it went to #1 in France! She remains active in the music industry having toured all over the world, including with the singer Meat Loaf , and performed at Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones ' wedding. Also, she has become a successful business woman. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Glc19Gareth Spouse (1) Is friends with Catherine Zeta-Jones and attended her wedding to Michael Douglas . Had an operation on her throat, which resulted in her voice being as husky as it is. Won her first talent competition at the age of 17 singing a Mary Hopkin song. Recorded a song for the soundtrack of the colored version of Fritz Lang 's Metropolis (1927) in 1984. Some of her biggest hits are "Lost in France" (1976), "It's a Heartache" (1977), "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1983, #1 UK and US), "Holding out for a Hero" (1984), and "Si Demain (Turn Around)" (2003, #1 France). Won "Best International Female Vocalist" at the 1993 Echo Awards. Is more than just friends with Catherine, her husband is Catherine's cousin. Bonnie also sang Total Eclipse Of The Heart at Midnight at the wedding. Miscarried her future 1st child with her husband Robert Sullivan. [1990] Still singing in clubs and concerts [2001] Was a guest at the musical show Sommarkrysset [June 2005] Personal Quotes (15) Every time I release an album my old record company releases another one. Every country I've had different hit records, so we have to change the set to fit the country. I've never taken drugs. My drug, I suppose, is drink. I never drink before I sing, but I do make up for it when I come off! Fabulous place, Dublin is. The trouble is, you work hard and in Dublin you play hard as well. You think the Welsh are friendly, but the Irish are fabulous. It's really fantastic because families can come to my shows and they all like it. It's really weird. In 1983 I'd had a number one. I'd sold 6 million copies of Total Eclipse Of The Heart all over the world. I haven't had a big hit record in America since 1987. I have never gone out of fashion. And do you know why? Because I never sought it. When you don't seek it, it's always with you. I am itching like hell to play America because I know that if I did the show over there, they would love it. We stay in U2's hotel. They bought a hotel, The Clarence, a nice place and it's in an area where everything's happening, so many fantastic restaurants and bars and the people are so friendly. I've been around for such a long time. My first hit record was over 20 years ago and the people who bought my records then are married now and they probably still play these records and their children like them. I love Tina Turner. I'm one of Tina Turner's biggest fans. Tina Turner was a big influence on me to become a singer. A role model and in a way she gave me back my confidence in choosing my material. We all have a great time. And then I go to bed, get up and do it all over again. I like my life. So many people release albums before Christmas and they get lost in the Christmas rush. See also


Give the whole name of the London borough in which Chelsea FC is based.

Stamford Bridge Gates – a design competition | News | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club Stamford Bridge Gates – a design competition Stamford Bridge Gates – a design competition news Sat 20 Feb 2016 Chelsea Football Club’s planning application for an expanded stadium is pending and if the redevelopment goes ahead, we want supporters to help create it by designing a new landmark - the Stamford Bridge Gates. The Gates will be one of the most prominent features of the site and their design is to be chosen by a competition, with the full details and the background to it given below… Stamford Bridge is the bridge which carries Fulham Road over the West London Railway Line at the south-east corner of Stamford Bridge Grounds, historic home of Chelsea Football Club. As part of the new stadium development, subject to planning permission, we are expanding the actual bridge, linking Fulham Road directly to the East Stand. To mark this new bridge, our council of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham has requested a landmark set of Bridge Gates. Respecting the heritage of the site, we are following the great London tradition of public design competitions for epic city structures, for example from Tower Bridge in 1876 to the Royal Parks competition for gates to Hyde Park today. So the gates for Stamford Bridge will be designed by public competition, open to everyone.   The competition will be in three rounds: Round 1 22 February to 24 March All entries accepted A short-list of six will be selected and publicised by the Special Gates Committee   Final round 15 May Two finalists will be decided by the committee and presented at the final home match of the 2015/16 season. The winner will be chosen in the stadium.   The rules of the competition are simple in order to make the competition as easy as possible to enter. Entries: Entries will be accepted from 9am Monday 22 February until the closing date of 12 noon Thursday 24 March 2016. Details of where to upload or post entries will be announced on Monday. Entries should be a minimum of one and a maximum of two design images, which can be hand-drawn in pencil or professionally produced by a design studio, or something in-between. Size for hard copies: minimum size A4 paper, maximum size A2. For digital uploads: please ensure the drawing resolution can be reproduced satisfactorily to the above hard copy sizes.   The Special Gates Committee will have 11 members and is intended to reflect the range of interests in the gates and in the Club; the committee will include representatives of the local authorities, heritage and design interests, local groups and the Club.   BRIEF The design of the Gates should be based on this official stadium image from our architects showing the proposed Stamford Bridge (shown without Gates). The Gates should be located just behind the row of bollards in the foreground. Dimensions of the Gates Width: The Gates should be approximately 15 metres in width. Height: The Gates should be a minimum height of 3 metres to a maximum of 7 metres. Material examples: metals, ceramic, glass, brick. The design must be capable of fabrication to withstand robust and long-term use. The Gates do not have to be symmetrical. The Gates are to be working gates. The Gates will usually be locked in a closed position on non-matchdays. The Gates must fully open on matchdays. A technical panel from the stadium project team will ensure the final designs comply with operational requirements.   The design of the Gates of Stamford Bridge must be inspired by the following contexts: 1)           Club identity 3)           Design of proposed stadium façade 4)           Historic location of and on Stamford Bridge itself 5)           Surrounding conservation areas 7)           London landmarks (especially bridges and gates)   BRIDGE HISTORY There has been a stone bridge fording a tributary of the Thames at this site for over six hundred years. The current bridge was erected in 1863. There is still a water course running beneath the railway line, which emerges at Counters Creek into the river


Which African capital was previously called Leopoldville?

Geo Chp 6/7 at Kean University - StudyBlue StudyBlue Africa is one of only two continents containing a cluster of e Which of the following is associated with the concept of continental drift? b disease that spreads worldwide is known as a c The major difference between an endemic and a pandemic disease is c West africa showed a high degree of regional complementarity between E Before independence the modern state of The congo was a colony of D Which of the following states was not a colony of France prior to its independence C Not a british colony prior to its independence D The last country to give up its African colonies was E Following countries not located in Southern Africa B The great river of Africa is the A A unique aspect of Madagascar is that B People of Dutch ancestry in South Africa are called B The Boer War took place B South Africa contains significant untapped petroleum reserves False The natural environment of Botswana is dominated by B Home of the Shona and Ndebele tribes where whites have been expelled by govt backed squatters seeking their land C The now independent politial entity that once was a German colony was names South West Africa is known as A following countries is not located in Equatorial Africa? C The capital of The Congo is D The largest city in terms of population in Sub-Saharan Africa B The two groups who fought one another in the Rwandan civil war are the: D The country in Equatorial Africa with significant oil supplies and the only coastal capital is D The country in Equatorial Africa that had a border dispute with Nigeria over an oil-rich area is: B following countries is located in the Bulge of Africa? A Which two colonial powers dominated West Africa? A Nigeria's old capital of Lagos was situated within the culture area of the people known as the B The country that moved its capital from Lagos to the new centrally-located city of Abuja is A The first West African state to gain its independence, formerly called the Gold Coast, is: A This West African country borders Liberia, is a former French colony, and built a Roman Catholic basilica in Yamoussoukro to rival St. Peter's in Rome: A of the following countries was established by former American slaves E A market that is set up only on certain days of the week is known as a _____ market D Which of the following is located in the African Transition Zone? C Which of the following countries is not located in The African Transition Zone E Most countries in the African Transition Zone have a _____ population in the north and a _____ population in the south B Which of the following does not lie within the presently delimited country of Somalia: D Which of the following countries is located in the Horn of Africa E This small country gains much of its importance because of its location on the Bab el Mandeb Strait at the mouth of the Red Sea E of the following is not included in the North Africa/Southwest Asia realm A North Africa/Southwest Asia is referred to the following except E _____ is the name for the land between the rivers. B 4) Hydraulic civilization theory holds that B Which of the following is not an Old World culture hearth? D Which area was least influenced by the spread of Islam C What is the difference between expansion diffusion and relocation diffusion A Shi'ite Muslims constitute the great majority of the population of: E The dominant form of Islam in Saudi Arabia is: B The empire that ruled over much of Southwest Asia prior to World War I was the A Which of the following countries is not a major oil producer E The North Africa/Southwest Asia realm contains about _____ percent of the world's oil reserves. D Egypt's largest city, Cairo, is located on the shore of Lake Nasser in Upper Egypt incorrect D The city of _____ is located at the confluence of the White Nile and Blue Nile, and serves as the capital of _____. A The Aswan High Dam is located on the: B Egypt's peasant farmers are known as the B Which of the following is not located in the vicinity of the Nile Delta B The upstream country that could control the flow of th


The Limehouse Declaration of 1981 created what?

Julian Glover interviews three founders of the SDP | Politics | The Guardian Close The following apology was printed in the Guardian's Corrections and clarifications column, Wednesday January 25 2005 In early editions of G2 a reference in a biographical note about Denis Healey below referred to the late wife of the former Labour leader Michael Foot as Jill Tweedie. The surname was added in the editing. It was corrected in time for all other editions to Jill Craigie. Many apologies (one of them to the author of the piece, Michael White). Twenty-five years ago today, late in the afternoon on a riverside street in east London, three men and one woman set out to change the course of British politics. Standing on a rusty bridge by the Thames, Roy Jenkins, David Owen, Bill Rodgers and Shirley Williams produced a short, typed statement. The words were hardly memorable, despite the 18 drafts it had taken to produce the final speech. But their ambition was huge and the consequences remain controversial today. The Limehouse Declaration, as the statement became known, led not just to the launch of the Social Democratic Party, a brief, blazing meteorite that promised much more than it ever delivered, but laid the path for New Labour, the Liberal Democrats and, perhaps, Cameron's Conservatives as well. Some claim that the shape of modern British politics was forged that day. Others argue the party was just a flash in the pan that faded almost as soon as it was created. Labour, which the SDP aimed to replace, actually recovered. And after two thwarted general elections and little more than six years, the SDP collapsed in an unhappy confusion, its forces scattered and the "gang of four" that founded it split apart. The sadness over what happened then has lasted almost two decades. The split between Lord Owen and his allies has been one of the lasting animosities of British politics. But this week the three survivors - Lord Jenkins died in 2003 - gathered once again in Limehouse, meeting in an upstairs room in Owen's house, the spot where they once thought they would break the mould of politics in this country. It was their first reunion since Owen broke away in 1988, and the wounds of that split are only just starting to heal. "That was the longest conversation I have had with David since 1987," Lord Rodgers said as he returned to Westminster. "We didn't speak for 10 years, apart from to say, 'Morning David, Morning Bill,' as we passed." They will meet again in Limehouse tonight, at a party that will not only bring together the SDP's founders but which marks the party's slow transition from contemporary controversy to historical fact. In the quarter century since 1981, east London, like Britain, has been transformed. Derelict warehouses and cobbled streets have given way to expensive new flats. Canary Wharf towers over the area and luxury German cars line the streets. The conditions that gave birth to the SDP, and the challenges it faced, seem far away. But as they walked down Narrow Street this week to revisit the spot where they once posed for pictures, the gang of three still shared the spirit that first brought them together. As they stood by the Thames, leaving a space to mark the place left vacant by Jenkins' death, there was an edgy awareness that between them they had achieved something great. A quarter of a century ago, they gathered on a Sunday morning with a draft of a statement but no firm plans. Even the choice of Limehouse was an accident. Rodgers' wife Silvia had refused to let them meet in her house in north London: "Otherwise they might have issued the Kentish Town Communique - which I shall always regret," she says. The scene had been set by a decision the day before at a Labour special conference in Wembley to give the unions great power over choosing a leader. The gang of four were determined to fight back. The result was a long day of discussion and pages of drafts scrawled with handwritten amendments. The house was packed, not just with the main players but with aides such as Roger Liddle, now a key aide to Peter


Which was the first country to host the football World Cup twice?

World Cup 2018 and 2022: every country which has ever hosted the championship | News | theguardian.com Blog home World Cup 2018 and 2022: every country which has ever hosted the championship Russia has been unveiled as the host for the 2018 Fifa World cup, but which countries have had the honour in the past? • Get the data The 2018 and 2022 Fifa World Cup hosts have been announced as Russia and Qatar. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images The World Cup host's for 2012 and 2022 have been announced today dashing all hopes for the English bid. Football will not be coming home in eight years time, after it emerged England had crashed out in the first round of voting, securing just two votes, and the tournament was instead awarded to Russia . The 2018 host has been announced as Russia and Qatar are to host the championship in 2022. So which countries have held the prestigious World Cup in the past? France, Germany, Italy and Mexico have all hosted twice and the European zone has notched up the most with twelve European countries winning the bids since 1930. South America follows, managing to win five bids over the past 80 years and holding the honour of hosting the next world cup in Brazil in 2014. Qatar will be up in 2022 - in a first for the Middle East. We have listed each host country since 1930 along with ISO codes and Fifa geographic zones. Download the data for yourself - and let us know what you can do with it.


How many people have held the office of British Prime Minister since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne?

Queen Elizabeth and her 12 Prime Ministers | History of government Queen Elizabeth and her 12 Prime Ministers — No 10 guest historian series , Prime Ministers and No. 10 , The Monarchy On her 21st birthday in 1947 Princess Elizabeth broadcast from Cape Town in South Africa: I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great Imperial country to which we all belong…God help me to make good my vow and God bless all of you who are willing to share it. The Queen’s relationship with her 12 Prime Ministers (eight Conservative and four Labour) over the past 60 years demonstrates how she has fulfilled that vow. Churchill  was a formidable presence for the young Queen, who remained in awe of the great war leader. At their first audience, Churchill told the Queen he could advise her from a lifetime of experience, but the time would come when she would advise Prime Ministers younger than herself from a similar standpoint. So it has proved. The first of the 12 Prime Ministers younger than the Queen was  John Major .  Tony Blair  and  David Cameron  were not even born when she acceded to the throne. The central assertion about the rights of a constitutional monarch, as defined by Walter Bagehot in 1867, remains as true as ever: ‘the sovereign has under a constitutional monarchy such as ours, three rights – the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, the right to warn.’ The Queen has exercised all three rights. An early example was the issue of live television coverage of the Coronation in June 1953. Churchill opposed it, and, initially, the Queen was also doubtful. Eventually, the Queen’s view that the benefits would outweigh the disadvantages prevailed. Asked by an old court favourite whether Churchill was attempting to mentor her, as  Melbourne  had mentored the young  Queen Victoria , she replied, ‘Not at all, I find him very obstinate.’ Nevertheless, she learned much from the old warrior. The weekly audience between monarch and Prime Minister remained a fixed point of contact. At these audiences, the Queen found her second Prime Minister,  Anthony Eden , a sympathetic listener to her concerns. Dominating their early meetings was discussion of Princess Margaret’s possible marriage to the divorced Group Captain Peter Townsend. The Suez crisis in 1956 led to much speculation about the Queen’s views and what she knew of unfolding events. Eden believed that informing the Queen was of supreme importance and all the Suez papers were sent to her, the first time she was to be shown secret government papers. Their relationship was one of impeccable constitutional propriety and confidences were maintained. The Queen was able to draw on these experiences at later audiences with  Margaret Thatcher  during the Falklands War. The Queen has two prerogatives, to choose, or now to confirm, a new Prime Minister in office and to grant a dissolution of Parliament, triggering a general election. The first prerogative was exercised in 1957 and in 1963 when the leadership of the Conservative party became vacant between general elections. After taking advice from senior Conservatives, the Queen invited  Harold Macmillan  to become her third Prime Minister, a process repeated in October 1963 when  Sir Alec Douglas-Home  was appointed. At first, the Queen did not find Macmillan easy to deal with. He was unsure whether the Prime Minister’s annual visit to Balmoral was a social occasion, with ‘talking shop’ relegated to the margins, or a Highlands version of his weekly audiences at Buckingham Palace. However, it was not long before they  were on the same wavelength. Indeed, the Queen soon came to rely on Macmillan to offer wise counsel, both while in office and after his retirement in 1963. They discussed issues including the inauguration of the memorial to  President Kennedy  at Runnymede in 1965, and the 250th anniversary of  10 Downing Street  in 1985. Crucially, the Queen also sought his advice following the uncertain General Election outcomes of February and Octob


Top 10 Financial and Bank Logos Top 10 Financial and Bank Logos   0 Putting Your Money Where the Logo Is: The Top Ten Financial Services Logos It takes a lot of persuasion to convince people to trust a company with their hard earned money. Much of the general public is by and large suspicious of companies that handle finances, investments, and banking. This makes having a positive finance identity even more important for financial companies. For this reason, you often will see symbols of strength, honesty, and tradition in the logos of top financial companies. Here are the ten bank logos that do the best job of convincing people to entrust them with their financial future. 1. Prudential This investment and insurance firm sells itself as ‘solid like a rock’. This insurance brand reinforces this claim. There is a large, rocky mountain with a steep face. This intimidating image, however, is surrounded by a circle. Because the circle is a symbol of inclusion, the message is that people who do business with this company can share in its solid, unwavering financial future. The message of this branding logo design is subconscious enough that it has inspired millions of people to do business with this company. 2. Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch is a financial giant that owns many smaller banks while also being heavily involved in the investment and insurance fields. Its choice for a branding logo design is a bull. The animal’s foot and tail are lifted, implying that it is about to charge. This makes the company seem strong and aggressive, which is an accurate representation. Because the bull is the symbol used to describe a market with a rising price (and therefore rising profits for shareholders), this investment capital logo has a double meaning that will be recognized and respected by people who are familiar with this field. Top 10 Global Logos 3. Key Bank This bank uses its motto, “Achieve anything,” in its mortgage symbol. The graphic of this logo is simply a key, with the handle of the key rounded to make it seem inclusive. The attitude that is being communicated is that this financial institution offers the key to achieving success in the financial market. That is an attractive message, and one that has inspired many people to do business with this bank. 4. Liberty Mutual This company offers mainly insurance services, but it has chosen to base its branding logo design on the patriotism implied by its name. Liberty is a word that is synonymous with freedom, as is the Statue of Liberty. The implication is that this is a patriotic company that cares about the freedom and range of choices available to its customers and investors. Because this company is one of the largest insurers in the world, this credit design has obviously been successful in communicating the company’s message. 5. Barclay’s Barclay’s is an international financial company with a name and a reputation that is respected throughout the world. Their branding logo design expresses this reputation without words. There is a valiant looking bird, a symbol of aloofness and being above the rest of the world. However, this bird is cleverly shaped like a shield, which connotes strength and protection. In all, this logo gives the impression of a strong company that is above the fray. Every financial institution can benefit from a reputation like this. 6. Aflac Aflac has chosen to reject the solid image cultivated by other companies, instead focusing on a branding logo design that is friendly and extremely recognizable. The duck that is commonly seen on Aflac commercials is prominently displayed in this logo, with the company name written in rounded, blue letters. Because blue is a calming color and rounded letters less formal than sharper ones, the image is that Aflac is both friendly and easy to deal with. Christmas Logo Design Styles 7. Bank of America Bank of America is another financial institution that has chosen to incorporate patriotism both into its name and branding logo design. The logo features a stylized American flag, made of rectangles so that it is the shape


Which stage musical is performed on roller skates?

Starlight Express - A Musical on Roller Skates Starlight Express A Musical on Roller Skates by Andrew Lloyd Weber Starlight Express is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber that was first conceived in 1973 as an idea to pase an animated television series on the children's book, "The Little Engine That Could". The musical is performed by a cast wearing quad roller skates during the entire production. Story of the Starlight Express SE is about a racing competition between steam, diesel and electric trains and also a love story. The trains are played by men and their carriages are played by women, and all of them are on roller-skates. Fantastic Set by John Napier The original set designed by John Napier included "roller coaster style" skate tracks that twist around the auditorium and through both levels of the seating area.the seating areas on both levels. That kind of set is still used at the permanent Starlight Express Theatre in Germany but in a recent North American run, the racing sequences were done using 3-D film sequences projected onto a background screen. History the Starlight Express Second only to "Cats" as the longest running musical in the history of british theater. The London production celebrated its 6000th performance on August 12, 1998. It opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on march 27, 1984 and it closed on January 12, 2002. In November of 1992 the production was reworked with new choreography, lighting, and sets. The New York City production Opened at the Gershwin Theater on March 15, 1987 and it ran for 761 performances. Starlight Express Web Sites


Who lost the longest ever tennis match at Wimbledon (in 2010)?

Wimbledon 2010: Longest match turns into shortest for John Isner - Telegraph Wimbledon Wimbledon 2010: Longest match turns into shortest for John Isner He triumphed in the longest tennis match in history, beating his opponent at  Wimbledon in an epic 11 hours and six minutes. Enough: John Isner walks off the court after losing to Thiemo De Bakker 3-0 Photo: REUTERS By Caroline Gammell and Heidi Blake 7:00AM BST 26 Jun 2010 Yesterday however, John Isner’s superhuman strength finally failed him as he went on to star in the shortest contest of the Wimbledon men's tournament so far. Less than 24 hours after beating Frenchman Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68, the 23rd seed was beaten 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in just an hour and 14 minutes. The first set of his second round match against Dutchman Thiemo de Bakker was over yesterday in 17 minutes. By contrast, the fifth set of his first round clash lasted eight hours and 10 minutes and took two days to complete. Isner, who is 6ft 9ins tall, was clearly shattered by his record-breaking performance which only ended on Thursday and struggled to raise his game yesterday. Related Articles Isner v Mahut in numbers 24 Jun 2010 With his shoulders slumped and head bowed, he lumbered around Court 5 in front of a sympathetic crowd. Afterwards, the 25-year-old American said: “I have never been this exhausted before. Mentally and physically, I was obviously a bit drained. I was just low on fuel out there. “I thought I might be alright… It stinks to lose in the second round.” Isner, who has pulled out of the doubles tournament because he is so tired, said he realised he was in trouble from the opening game. His shoulder and neck needed to be massaged after he lost the first set 6-0 and a severe blister on the little toe on his left foot proved painful. “I have this pretty gnarly blister. Sometimes, with a blister you can work through it. But that wasn’t the case today.” At one stage, Isner’s mother gestured at her son from the stands, advising him to stop the match. However, he said he never considered quitting: “It wasn’t like I was dying out there. I was just tired.” Isner said he would have a long and well deserved break from tennis – for at least “four or five days”.


Which member of the royal family is patron of the Scottish Rugby Union?

London Scottish Announce Royal Patronage | Scottish Rugby Union Home / News / London Scottish Announce Royal Patronage London Scottish Announce Royal Patronage Scottish Rugby London Scottish FC is delighted to announce that HRH Princes Anne, The Princess Royal is to become Patron of the Club. Princess Anne is Patron of over 200 charities, as well as the Scottish Rugby Union and Friends of Scottish Rugby. However, it is thought that this will mark the first occasion that she has become Patron of an individual rugby club.   As part of her patronage, Princess Anne will be likely to attend an official Club function, as well as lend her support to other Club initiatives such as the Community Programme, Schools 6 Nations and Junior teams. London Scottish President Rod Lynch was instrumental in approaching Her Royal Highness: "This is a great and unique honour for London Scottish. I believe we are the only Rugby Club in the country with a Royal Patron although HRH is also Patron of the SRU and of Gloucestershire County RFU. Despite being the busiest member of the Royal Family in terms of engagements I have no doubt she will be attending a number of our games and functions in the coming years."


At which stately home can you see the Emperor fountain?

emperor fountain – James Grant Photography By James Grant | 2016-12-08T22:50:58+00:00 October 3rd, 2014| Peak District , Peak District Photography | 1 Comment Chatsworth House is regarded as the most popular stately home in the whole of the UK. I'm fortunate to live within 15 minutes of its front doors. Of course (with permission from the house) it would have been rude to not include Chatsworth House in my forthcoming book, A Guide to Photographing the Peak District. [...]


The Book of Snobs: William Makepeace Thackeray: 9781604503777: Amazon.com: Books By sanderella on May 23, 2010 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase I really enjoyed this book. Unlike the previous reviewer, I found it totally enjoyable and informative. It is not a book of jokes: it's mostly satire, and is amusing rather than funny, though I did laugh out loud a few times. What surprised me was that so many of these snobs still exist in the 21st century! The author says, "It is impossible for ANY Briton not to be a snob in some degree." The book is a collections of articles Thackeray wrote for Punch, and is typical of that magazine. Thackeray's definition is, 'He who meanly admires mean things is a snob'. He starts at the top, by defining and describing Royal Snobs, Aristocratic Snobs, respectable snobs, city snobs, military snobs, clerical snobs, university snobs, literary snobs, etc, etc., and so descends to the lower classes, which are just as full of snobs as the upper. I found myself in this book! I believe myself to be a humble downright person, but Thackeray's perception is very acute. I would challenge any Brit to read this and NOT find himself. A really good read. If you like 'Spitting Image' you'll like this. By Louie524 on January 3, 2015 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase Vanity Fair has always been one of my favorite books, but I'd never read anything else written by Thackeray. It recently occurred to me that some of his other works might be available as Kindle Classics, and sure enough, a quick search turned up this gem. Originally written as a series of columns for Punch magazine, these observations on human nature are just as true and relevant as they were over 150 years ago - and just as funny too! A quick read. History buffs and students of the Victorian era will find this contemporary description of the period to be particularly interesting. By Louise Guay on November 10, 2014 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase Who knew that a book written so long ago could have so much relevance today? Thackeray had me in stitches most of the time, and despite the fact that I did not always know all the references pertinent to his era, it did not prevent me from getting the jist of it all. I felt like I was talking a walk in London 150 years ago! His take on human behaviour is very precise. I have encouraged all my friends to read this little gem and believe this would indeed be very good movie material! I would love to see the scenarios in this book adapted to contemporary life in Hollywood! By propertius on July 3, 2014 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase It is curious that whenever a great writer writes, his audience expects another great work. That may seem like a reasonable assumption but it is a fallacy. A competent writer knows what he wants and what he is accomplishing. This collection of sketches is not meant to be a prequel to "Vanity Fair," or anything else. They are written to entertain and to present Thackeray's observations of the human condition, while displaying his wit. They are meant to entertain, and in this he succeeds. It is not necessary to slavishly read each chapter in order or indeed all. Select what group you are particularly interested in or of which you may be a member and savor the spirit in which it was written There was a time when gentlemen did have an audience. By Tanstaafl VINE VOICE on January 25, 2008 I usually like Thackeray's works a lot. That's why I didn't hesitate to buy this. Book of Snobs seemed to be something he wrote to break in a new pen; or maybe he had promised a publisher something on a deadline and ran out of ideas. Parts are humorous, but I was bored. Thank goodness I read quickly; otherwise I'm not sure I would have finished it. Do not let this review of a single book turn you off to Thackeray. Do try Henry Esmond or Barry Lyndon. (The third star is because it's Thackeray - and maybe I missed something.)


How many degrees above the equator is the Tropic of Cancer?

The Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn By Matt Rosenberg Updated August 31, 2016. Three of the most significant imaginary lines running across the surface of the Earth are the equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn. While the equator is the longest line of latitude on the Earth (the line where the Earth is widest in an east-west direction), the tropics are based on the sun's position in relation to the Earth at two points of the year. All three lines of latitude are significant in their relationship between the Earth and the sun. The Equator The equator is located at zero degrees latitude . The equator runs through Indonesia, Ecuador, northern Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , and Kenya, among other countries . It is 24,901.55 miles (40,075.16 kilometers) long. On the equator, the sun is directly overhead at noon on the two equinoxes - near March and September 21. The equator divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. On the equator, the length of day and night are equal every day of the year - day is always twelve hours long and night is always twelve hours long. continue reading below our video Overview of the Four Seasons The Tropic of Cancer and The Tropic of Capricorn The Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn each lie at 23.5 degrees latitude. The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° North of the equator and runs through Mexico, the Bahamas, Egypt, Saudi Arabia , India, and southern China. The Tropic of Capricorn lies at 23.5° South of the equator and runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil (Brazil is the only country that passes through both the equator and a tropic), and northern South Africa . The tropics are the two lines where the sun is directly overhead at noon on the two solstices - near June and December 21. The sun is directly overhead at noon on the Tropic of Cancer on June 21 (the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere) and the sun is directly overhead at noon on the Tropic of Capricorn on December 21 (the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of summer in the Southern Hemisphere). The reason for the location of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5° north and south respectively is due to the axial tilt of the Earth. The Earth is titled 23.5 degrees from the plane of the Earth's revolution around the sun each year. The area bounded by the Tropic of Cancer on the north and Tropic of Capricorn on the south is known as the "tropics." This area does not experience seasons because the sun is always high in the sky. Only higher latitudes, north of the Tropic of Cancer and south of the Tropic of Capricorn, experience significant seasonal variation in climate. Realize, however, that areas in the tropics can be cold. The peak of Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawaii stands nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, and snow is not unusual. If you live north of the Tropic of Cancer or south of the Tropic of Capricorn, the sun will never be directly overhead. In the United States, for example, Hawaii is the only location in the country that is south of the Tropic of Cancer, and it is thus the only location in the United States where the sun will be directly overhead in the summer.. Prime Meridian While the equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres , it is the Prime Meridian at zero degrees longitude and the line of longitude opposite the Prime Meridian (near the International Date Line ) at 180 degrees longitude that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres . The Eastern Hemisphere consists of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia while the Western Hemisphere includes North and South America . Some geographers place the boundaries between the hemispheres at 20° West and 160° East so as to not run through Europe and Africa. Unlike the equator and the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, the Prime Meridian and all lines of longitude are completely imaginary lines and have no significance w


The 1995 film Babe was inspired by which Dick King-Smith novel?

Dick King-Smith, 88, his novel inspired hit movie ‘Babe’ - The Boston Globe Dick King-Smith, 88, his novel inspired hit movie ‘Babe’ The 1995 movie “Babe’’ made Dick King-Smith’s books popular. (Universal Pictures) Associated Press / January 8, 2011 E-mail this article Add a personal message:(80 character limit) Your E-mail: Reprints | Text size – + LONDON — British children’s author Dick King-Smith, whose novel “The Sheep-Pig’’ inspired the hit movie “Babe,’’ has died near London. He was 88. His publisher, Random House Children’s Books, said in a statement that the writer died in his sleep early Tuesday morning at his home near Bath, about 100 miles west of London, after suffering from poor health in recent years. Mr. King-Smith was honored by Queen Elizabeth II when he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire last year for his services to children’s literature. The writer worked for 20 years as a farmer before he trained as a primary school teacher. In his 50s, he began to write his first story, “The Fox Busters,’’ about chickens taking their revenge on foxes. The book was published in 1978. He has published more than 100 books — mostly about animals and often about pigs, his favorite. His books have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. The 1995 Oscar-winning movie “Babe,’’ based on his story about a pig that behaves like a sheepdog, made his books popular around the globe. He once said of his work: “Much as I love ‘The Wind In The Willows’ and the works of Beatrix Potter, I never dress my animals in clothes. . . . They behave as animals should behave, with the exception that they open their mouths and speak the Queen’s English.’’ “Dick was one of the kindest and funniest authors and a delight to publish,’’ said Annie Eaton, a publisher at Random House. Eaton added that despite enjoying Hollywood success with the film of his novel “The Sheep-Pig,’’ Mr. King-Smith “stayed firmly grounded and was quite unspoiled.’’ His family said Mr. King-Smith leaves his wife Zona, and three children, 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. © Copyright 2011 Globe Newspaper Company.


What highly toxic substance was used in the manufacture of the popular Victorian colouring material Scheele's Green?

Bad_Developers Treated pine decking. How many homes in      Australia have this decking and how many Australians have been exposed      to CCA by playing, lieing, standing and lounging on treated pine decks? South Australian EPA Media Release 15 February 2006. Auspine Limited convicted and fined over breach of licence South East Company Auspine Limited has been convicted and fined $40,800     in the Environment, Resources and Development Court for contravening an     EPA licence condition at their Kalangadooo timber presevation plant. The maximum penalty for such an offence is $120,000. The company pleaded guilty to not installing a roof over a concrete drip     pad used for storing timber treated with Copper, Chrome and Arsenic. The roof should have been constructed by 1 September 2004. During rain events, the drip pad roof would reduce the amount of stormwater     that becomes contaminated by excess chemicals being washed from the treated     logs. Her Honour Judge Cole in her remarks said there was no real expression     of contrition on behalf of Auspine and there has been little effective     action taken to comply with the licence condition. EPA Chair and Chief Executive Dr Paul Vogel said the judgement sends     a significant message to industry and the community that the EPA is acting     as a responsible regulator. This judgement also serves as a timely reminder to companies of their     obligation under the EPA Act to take measures to protect the environment. Timber     Treatment Plant/CCA Disasters APVMA Review Recommendations      (March 2005) 10.1 Label Directions It is proposed that CCA labels be varied by: i. requiring that timber treatment facilities be designed and operated      to meet appropriate Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2843.1:2000 and AS/NZS      2843.2:2000). ii. not permitting uses of CCA timber treatment products for timber      intended for use as garden furniture, picnic tables, exterior seating,      children's play equipment, patio and domestic decking, and handrails. iii. specifying that CCA products may be used for preservative treatment      of timber and timber products intended for the following end uses: piling      and other structure foundations, residential construction, industrial      and commercial construction, rura and farm use, fencing, poles, landscaping      timbers, fresh and salt water structures, signage and boat construction. iv. requiring each timber piece treated with CCA (except specific circumstances      where supplied and therefore marked as a pack) to be legibly and durably      marked (at least to the point of the first person who uses the treated      timber) with a treating plant identification number, hazard class and      chemical number, as well as the statement: "TREATED WITH COPPER CHROME ARSENATE" v. including more detailed instructions for application, mixing and      vacuum/pressure operations, management of freshly treated timber, management      of liquids, sludge or waste material containing CCA residues of wildlife,      fish, crustaceans and the environment, and storage and disposal...   Treated     pine stored in open at CCA plant Budgeree Central West Victoria. Armidale (NSW) (Australia's worst CCA disaster?) CCA Contaminated Site Housing     Development at Martin Street Armidale Summary: Residents of the Martin     St housing development discovered they were living on a highly contaminated     site in January 1990. After nearly four years of investigation, community     lobbying, ongoing health problems and an extensive media campaign, a buy-out     option was negotiated in late '93. Author: Mariann Grinter History: The Martin St Armidale site in northern New South Wales     (NSW) was for many years a wood treatment plant using the Copper Chrome     Arsenic process. It was subsequently rezoned and developed as housing     estate in the lat


What is the nickname of the darts player Ted Hankey?

Winmau - The Force Behind Darts Click to translate Ted Hankey Ted ï¿½The Countï¿½ Hankey is one of the most recognised dart players in the world today. He cuts an imposing and charismatic figure on the oche, and as a two time World Champion he still boasts the quickest ever final victory. Name: Ted ï¿½The Countï¿½ Hankey Darts used: 14g Winmau Darts style: Powerful and intimidating Darts specification: Smooth and tapered Disclaimer [click the images to view larger versions] Ted Hankey Images


In which town was Osama bin Laden killed?

Abbottabad, the City Where Osama Bin Laden Was Killed, Is Building an Amusement Park Abbottabad, the City Where Osama Bin Laden Was Killed, Is Building an Amusement Park 12.94K Appic In an effort to boost tourism, Abbottabad, the Pakistani city where Osama Bin Laden was killed, is building an amusement park . There will be all sorts of fun activities, including a zoo, a paragliding club, a rock climbing wall, water sports, and even mini-golf. But will there be a Zero Dark Thirty ride or anything else related to the city's one-time most famous resident? Alas, no. "This project has nothing to do with Osama bin Laden," [Syed Aqil Shah, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's minister for tourism and sports] said, adding: "We are working to promote tourism and amusement facilities." The park will cost an estimated $30-$50 million and should be completed in the next five years, so plan your schedules accordingly. [Image via AP]


Who played the US President, allegedly based on Bill Clinton, in the 1998 film Primary Colors?

Primary Colors (1998) - 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 A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for president of the USA. Director: Joe Klein (novel) (as Anonymous), Elaine May (screenplay) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 18 Feb 2012 a list of 46 titles created 04 Mar 2012 a list of 36 titles created 18 Jun 2015 a list of 29 titles created 10 Nov 2015 a list of 39 titles created 1 week ago Search for " Primary Colors " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    10 wins & 28 nominations. See more awards  » Videos The families of children who died sue two companies for dumping toxic waste: a tort so expensive to prove, the case could bankrupt their lawyers. Director: Steven Zaillian A disgruntled security guard holds a school trip group hostage, while a news reporter forms a bond with him. Director: Costa-Gavras An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. Director: Jon Turteltaub When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point. Director: Simon West Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise. Director: Nora Ephron Edit Storyline Jack Stanton is running for president. The election is seen through the eyes of young Henry Burton. Along the way Stanton must deal with a sex scandal. Written by Anonymous He was born to run. See more  » Genres: Rated R for strong language and sexual references | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 20 March 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Mit aller Macht See more  » Filming Locations: $12,045,395        (USA) (20 March 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Then-President Bill Clinton enjoyed the film so much that he even invited John Travolta to a party, on one condition, he must come as Governor Jack Stanton. Travolta declined. See more » Goofs During the Mill speech you can see 2 TelePrompTers hidden in the crowd that John Travolta's character uses to give his dialog. In the reverse shot (back of his head) the TelePrompTers are removed from the shot. See more » Quotes Performed by The Band of the Grenadier Guards (as Band Of The Grenadier Guards) Courtesy of The Decca Record Company Limited/London Records by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music – See all my reviews This was a truly great commentary on politics in the modern world. John Travolta pulls off one of the best Bill Clinton impressions I've been priveleged enough to witness. Emma Thompson is witty, and real, a true testament to her skill and brilliance in her craft. But my favorite performances were delivered by the supporting characters in the film. To begin, the oft ignored Maura Tierney. She's charming, versatile, talented, and downright adorable. Daisy is horribly underwritten for an actress of her talent, but nevertheless a great and appealing character. Billy Bob Thornton's Richard Jemmons is hilarious and brilliant. He represents the truest example of the hardened believer. Finally came the eloquent and insane Libby Holden given breath in this mortal coil by the infallible Kathy Bates. I couldn't even begin to describe the beauty of this character's idealism. I would love to see more of it in our government. Good movie. Lots of fun, and lots of heart. 18 of 21 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


What was the name of the cruise liner which capsized off the Italian coast in January 2012?

Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground off coast of Italy - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground off coast of Italy The search continued for those still missing after the Costa Concordia luxury cruise ship smashed into a reef off the coast of Giglio, Italy, and partially sank last weekend. Eleven deaths were confirmed on Tuesday. The shipâs captain, Francesco Schettino, has been accused of manslaughter by prosecutors after he left the ship before all passengers were evacuated. -- Lloyd Young ( 34 photos total ) A rescuer being lowered on the cruise liner Costa Concordia on Jan. 18 that ran aground in front of the harbor of the Isola del Giglio (Giglio island) after hitting underwater rocks on January 13. Emergency workers fear that the ship could slip from its resting place on a rocky shelf and slip into deeper waters. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images) 2 The luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia is shown run aground off the coast of Giglio in this Jan. 17, 2012 DigitalGlobe handout satellite photo. Eleven people are confirmed dead and some twenty are still missing from more than 4,200 passengers and crew after the Concordia ran aground two hours into a week-long cruise of the western Mediterranean. (Digitalglobe/Reuters) # 3 Rescuers surround the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia after it ran aground off the coast of Isola del Giglio island, Italy, gashing open the hull and forcing some 4,200 people aboard to evacuate aboard lifeboats to the nearby Isola del Giglio island, early Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. About 1,000 Italian passengers were onboard, as well as more than 500 Germans, about 160 French and about 1,000 crew members. (Giorgio Fanciulli/Giglionews.it/Associated Press) # 5 The cruise ship Costa Concordia lies stricken off the shore of the island of Giglio as floating barriers are positioned to prevent pollution of the coasts on Jan. 18, 2012 in Giglio Porto, Italy. The official death toll is now 11, with some twenty people still missing. The rescue operation was temporarily suspended earlier due to the ship moving as it slowly sinks further into the sea. (Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) # 6 Rescue divers retrieve a body from the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia off the Tuscan island of Giglio on Jan. 17, 2012. Divers searching for survivors inside a stricken cruise ship off the Italian coast found five more bodies on Tuesday, as prosecutors grilled the arrested captain over his role. The death toll has now risen to 11, leaving some twenty still missing of the 4,200 people on board when the ship went down on Jan. 13. ( Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images) # 7 Captain Francesco Schettino (center) of cruise ship Costa Concordia is escorted into a prison by police officers at Grosseto, after being questioned by magistrates in this still image from a video Jan. 17, 2012. Italian coastguards pleaded angrily with the captain of the stricken super-liner to return to his ship, according to recordings released on Tuesday as divers found five more bodies in the half-submerged wreck of the Costa Concordia. Taking the known death toll to 11, that some 24 people, including a number of German tourists, unaccounted for four days after the giant cruiser carrying more than 4,200 passengers and crew was ripped open by rocks off a Tuscan island. Schettino is accused of multiple manslaughter, causing a shipwreck by sailing too close to shore and abandoning ship before all his passengers and crew scrambled off. (Reuters) # 8 A cameraman films on Jan. 18, 2012 a notice for a missing person from the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia on the Tuscan island of Giglio. The captain of the Italian cruise liner, Francesco Schettino, returned home to the Amalfi coast under house arrest on Jan. 18, as fears grew that bad weather could hamper rescue efforts on the wreck. Divers, mountain rescue teams and soldiers have so far recovered 11 bodies from the turbid waters of the half-submerged hulk and the surrounding sea. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images) # 9 Italian rescue personnel are see


In which city is the most famous Palio run?

Il Palio di Siena | Purchase tickets to see Siena's Historical Horse Race and Costumed Pageant - In Italy Online Browse unique lodgings, hand-picked for you by In Italy Online Il Bruco's Alfiere After the tratta, all life in Siena is focused on the race. Six trial races are held so that the jockeys (race track professionals who receive astronomical sums from the contrade) can get to know their mounts. Locals say the fifth trial is the most dangerous day of all, because spectators can no longer control their emotions. This harrowing day is followed by a "dress rehearsal" dinner, where all the contrada members can practice the celebration they hope to repeat the following night. Sheila and I were amazed to discover the sumptuous banquet to which we had been invited was nothing more than a "rehearsal." We spent the evening listening to complicated analyses of equine withers, the going prices for bribes, the duplicity of jockeys and the way in which all of these elements would combine to end Il Bruco's dry spell the next day. We too were included in the mix as unexpected good luck charms. It was long after midnight by the time our friends took us to the usual contrada state line. Before kissing us good night, they invited us to meet them at 2:30 p.m. the next day at the church of the Visitation of Mary. As we walked the rest of the way to our hotel we were invited to toast the good fortunes of both the Dragon and the Giraffe. We graciously accepted, but part of us felt bad. We knew the brucaioli would have called us "as unfaithful as jockeys." The next day we slept late, and we had alot of trouble concentrating on the sights we diligently tried to see. We lingered a while in the Piazza, watching the workers spread the layer of golden dirt that would become the race track. But neither of us could wait for 2:30, so we arrived at the church a few minutes early and found a large crowd milling in front of the minuscule façade. We eagerly greeted our friends of the night before. They were polite, but strangely subdued, so it was a relief when Mario rushed up, grabbed us both by the elbow and pushed us into the church. It was barely bigger than a basketball court. The pews had been removed, and what seemed like hundreds of people were crushed into the nave, leaving only a narrow aisle down the middle into which Mario shoved Sheila and me. Now I realized why the people outside had been cool: we two perfect strangers had been allowed to take up the last precious inches of space, probably because of our powers as good luck omens. We still had no idea why we were packed into the smallest church I had ever seen, but the mystery was revealed almost at once when we heard the sounds of hooves clip-clopping against the marble floors and looked up to see a magnificent bay strutting down the aisle. A resplendent priest had materialized at the altar and the crowd suddenly grew quiet. The horse snorted, the altar boys filled the air with clouds of incense, the prelate held a cross above the animal's head and intoned a few words in Latin, the onlookers recited a few verses, the priest said Vai e torna vincitore (Go and return a winner), and then it was over and we were pushed back out into the streets amid a feeling of mounting tension as harrowing as I've ever felt in my life. Everyone rushed across town, ignoring the contrada border line now in their hurry to get to their accustomed section in the middle of the Piazza, as close as possible to the finish line. The roar of the crowd was unforgettable. Anxious faces were everywhere, except in the baby blue waters of the fountain (that would come later). Many of the thousands standing with us in the square wore scarves and hats with their contrada colors. Now and then a group of spectators would burst into a song you could tell was their neighborhood anthem. Friends would smile; foes would whistle and boo. At around 4:30 they sealed off the square and that was it: the only way you could get out of there before the race ended was on a stretcher (we saw three of them that day). There followed three


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Who was the first man to circumnavigate Australia?

Matthew Flinders Click   here for an easier version of Matthew Flinders Matthew Flinders (1774-1814) was born in Lincolnshire in England. Flinders joined the navy where he trained as a navigator. Flinders wanted to become a sailor and explorer after reading the book Robinson Crusoe. He met George Bass, a ship's doctor, when they were both sailing to Australia on the Reliance. They became very good friends and were to go on many journeys of exploration together. Flinders was to first man to circumnavigate Australia. It was Flinders who suggested the name "Australia"   and it was adopted in 1824.  Several places have been named after him such as Flinders Island. In 1796 Bass and Flinders explored the coastline south of Sydney using a tiny open boat about 2.5 metres long. It was called the Tom Thumb. As they were sailing along the southern coast of New South Wales, they were met by a party of fierce-looking aborigines. They decided to calm things down by trying to amuse the aborigines. Flinders pulled out a pair of scissors and started cutting the aborigines hair, while Bass and a servant boy called Martin made the boat ready. Then Flinders leapt aboard the flimsy boat and the three companions sailed away, leaving the aborigines on the shore. Flinders had been doing some exploring on his own and believed that he could prove that Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) was an island. Bass and Flinders convinced Governor Hunter that another expedition should be set up with a bigger boat and more men. In 1798, Bass and Flinders sailed the Norfolk through Bass Strait and round Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), proving that it was an island. This was to be their last voyage together as Bass disappeared mysteriously in the Pacific Ocean. Flinders returned to England in 1800. While he was here, he became married. The British government asked him to make an even bigger voyage - right around Australia. Leaving his wife, Anne, behind in England, he sailed back to Australia in the Investigator. In 1802, Flinders sailed north from Sydney, passing through Torres Strait and across the Gulf of Carpentaria. He went right round Australia, becoming the first man to circumnavigate Australia. He called in at Timor on the way, arriving back in Sydney in June, 1803. Flinders was captured by the French on the island of Mauritius in 1803 until 1810. They claimed that he was a spy. He was later allowed to return to England.   When he reached London, he was 39. but looked much older. His health began to fail and he died young, like Bass. Although very ill, he completed a book on his travels called A Voyage to Terra Australis. He died on the day that his book was published. Flinders proved that Australia was not a series of islands, but one island. His charts were so accurate, that they were used for many years after his death.


In which North American city is the John Hancock Center?

The John Hancock Center: 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 Your Thoughts There are 15 comments.   I watched that baby being "born" from the ground up every single day, while I was going to college, so I have a very special place in my heart for it. Always will! â�¤ï¸� Alina N Glez - Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 4:58pm     While located in Chicago and certainly part of the Chicago School, more than anything else the Hancock is American. Where does this imagination come from? The daring, the courage, the audacity and the talent? The Hancock is a tower of sheer strength, masculinity and I can't help but think it's true north faces west as Lewis and Clark did. Those were heady times for the United States. A man on the moon. A beacon such as the Hancock. What happened to that America? The Hancock continues to exude and instill such a spirit. I'm from Mississippi. I came here for work and I chose Streeterville as my neighborhood so I could walk by the JH every work day. I take a photo of it almost every day. Sometimes I take 10. Though wildly different from Mies van der Rohe, Graham tips his hat 10 different ways to the grand master. I was walking on Michigan Avenue with an out-of-town friend recently at a spot where we could see both the Trump and the Hancock. My buddy liked the Trump of the two and I can understand that. It's an interestingly shaped glass building and of course, tall. He asked me why my strong preference for the JH. I didn't know where to start, so I just summed it up by saying I liked the design. "What about the design?" I told him the JH would always stand the test of time, even 100 years from now. "How?" It's an Egyptian Pyramid that ripped it's way out of the ground to catch clouds or maybe even the moon. ralph braseth - Friday, November 4th, 2011 @ 11:48pm     I visited Chicago last summer and I fell in love with this building almost imediately. I feel it was designed around two simple ideas, and it carries both to the end: its decreasing on horizontal area towards the top and its blackness. Beautiful, clever and inspiring. A pleasure to see from everywhere. Romantic, in a sense. Love it! Julio - Thursday, August 4th, 2011 @ 3:26am     I was raised in the Windy City so I am very familiar with the buildings of course. I now live in Wyoming and miss Chicago so much! The John Hancock has ALWAYS been my favorite skyscraper. Each building has its own individuality but there is something about The Hancock . The Sears Tower is awesome but in my opinion it pales beyond comparison to The Hancock! Heidi Snider - Saturday, September 25th, 2010 @ 12:44pm     I was at Navy Pier on June 23rd, and liked one of the photos I took, where you can see the design up close with Water Tower Place near it's top portion. I also had good ones of Trump Tower (Chicago). The camera was digital, so it was really cool when they turned out. Brent Kampert - Friday, July 9th, 2010 @ 3:27pm     It is THE iconic Chicago building in my view. The northern Big Shoulder acting with its southern sibling the Sears to frame the skyline. In my view better than the Sears and the view across the scraper jungle is superb. ChiFan - Thursday, May 7th, 2009 @ 6:23pm     Perhaps I'm a bit biased being a native Chicagoan, but the John Hancock Building is by far my favorite skyscraper in the world. I would be transfixed on it anytime I drove downtown with my dad. But I hate that now one antenna is now slightly taller than the other. For me that messed up the symmetry that made this building so special. Of course I still love it, but damn it, remove that stupid extension on the east antenna!! Reilly Tillman - Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 @ 10:52pm     I like how it makes the skyline stand out that much more when it's design is trapezoidal. Just think, this was Chicago's first super-tall skyscraper. Sadly, it will be the city's 5th tallest building by 2012. Brent Kampert - Saturday, October 18th, 2008 @ 3:12pm     The observatory of Hancock have bette. view then sky dack of Sears Tower. If you haven't possibility to visit bouth, choos