Vientiane is the capital of which Southeast Asian country?

Lao - Lao PDR - Laos - Lan Xang - Southeast Asia: Laos Info ___ Lao Destination Lao, a virtual travel to Lan Xang, the "Land of a Million Elephants". This page aims to give you a broad overview of Lao's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Southeast Asian nation, e.g.: official web sites of Laos, addresses of Lao and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Laos. Presidential Palace, Vientiane Capital City: Vientiane - Viangchan (pop. 640 000)  Other Cities: Savannakhet, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Thakhek. Government: Independence: 19 July 1949 (from France). Geography: Location: in center of Southeast Asian peninsula, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam. Area : 236,800 km² (91,430 sq. mi.) Terrain: The country has three distinct regions: rugged mountains in north, plateaus, alluvial plains. Highest peak: Phou Bia in Xieng Khouang province 2 800 m. Climate: Tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (November to April). People: Term for Citizens: Laotian(s). Population : 6.25 million (2010) Ethnic groups: Lao Loum (lowland): 68%; Lao Theung (upland): 22%; Lao Soung (highland) 9%, including the Hmong and the Yao; and ethnic Vietnamese and Chinese: 1%. Religions: Theravada Buddhism, animism among highland groups. Languages : Lao (official), French, various highland ethnic, English. Literacy: 53%. Natural resources: unspoilt tropical forest, timber, hydropower, gypsum, tin, gold, gemstones. Agriculture products: Rice, sweet potatoes, vegetables, corn, coffee, sugarcane, tobacco, cotton, tea, peanuts, water buffalo, pigs, cattle, poultry. Industries: Tin and gypsum mining, timber, electric power, agricultural processing, construction, garments, tourism. Currency: (New) Kip (LAK) Lao PDR Key Statistical Data.   Background: Laos is the least developed asian landlocked country, surrounded by China in the north, Burma (Myanmar) to the north-west, Thailand in the south-west, Cambodia (Kampuchia) in the south-east, and Vietnam to the east. Most Laotians are subsistence farmers, and rice is the principal crop. Forestry is economically important, but mining and manufacturing are limited. Barter is the prevalent method of exchange in rural commerce. The unit of currency in Laos is the new kip (921.13 new kips equal U.S.$1; 1996). After 600 years of being a monachy, at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, Laos has been ruled by a one-party Communist Government. Although Laos is opening its door to the West, under the 1991 constitution, Laos continues to be a one-party centralised system as specified in the constitution in Article 3: "The rights of the multi-ethnic people to be the masters of the country are exercised and ensured through the functioning of the political system with the Lao People's Revolutionary Party as its leading nucleus". For the day to day running of the country, the executive governmental power is held by a president, who is chosen by an elected National Assembly, in accordance with article 3 above, to serve a five-year term. (Source: Laos WWW Virtual Library)


Which British television chef has ‘Kitchen Nightmares’?

Gordon Ramsay to End ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ Series in U.S. and U.K.  | Variety Gordon Ramsay to End ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ Series in U.S. and U.K. Print June 23, 2014 | 12:34PM PT The next batch of U.K. episodes of “ Kitchen Nightmares ” will be the last for Gordon Ramsay , who announced the end of  the British and Yank editions of the show on his website Monday. “I’ve had a phenomenal 10 years making 123 episodes, 12 seasons, shot across 2 continents, watched by tens of millions of people and sold to over 150 countries. It’s been a blast but it’s time to call it a day,” Ramsay wrote in a post on his personal website. The cooking reality show premiered in the U.K. in 2004 and the U.S. edition bowed on Fox in 2007, featuring Ramsay’s visits to struggling restaurants. The chef would spend one week using his expertise trying to help the owners rehabilitate the business. The format allowed Ramsay to show off his restaurateur bona fides as well as his attempts at family and couples’ counseling. Last year, the show hit its peak of pop culture buzz with an episode revolving around an Scottsdale, Ariz. eatery, Amy’s Baking Company, run by an over-the-top couple who produced plenty of Internet-friendly viral vid moments. Ramsay credited “Kitchen Nightmares” for being “the show that really propelled my TV career.” The show has been a Friday night staple for Fox, with the most recent U.S. episodes airing in April and May. Fox has one more “Revisit” episode of “Kitchen Nightmares” in the can. But Fox still has plenty of Ramsay on its air, between the competition series “Hell’s Kitchen,” airing now, “Hotel Hell” (bowing July 21) and the “MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior” franchises. At present, Ramsay is filming four final episodes of the U.K. “Kitchen Nightmares” for Channel 4. On his website, Ramsay offered a list of “fun facts” about the show’s decade-long run: 123 restaurants in 99 cities within 2 countries were visited If you watched all episodes back-to-back it would run for 6,868 minutes Episodes sold into 150 territories globally The ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ format was produced locally for 30 territories around the world Swear count – 10,197 The show brought in $37.3 million in ad revenue during the 2012-13 season – more than any other Friday Fox original series that season The show was the most viewed TV show across networks during the Friday time slot Tears – 0.4 gallons First ever episode was watched by 5.7 million people 2 ulcers and 2.3 litres of Pepto Bismol 234 Zantacs consumed


Luna is the Roman goddess of which celestial body?

The names of days of the week | OxfordWords blog Home > The names of days of the week The names of days of the week Many cultures mark time by observing a full phase of the moon roughly equivalent to a month; in many languages the word month comes from the word moon. The Romans, however, took this one step further, naming the seven days of the week after the seven celestial bodies that are visible to the naked eye (and therefore were known to the imperial Romans): the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. The influence of the Roman Empire on the names of the days of the week can still be seen today in English and many other modern European languages. Let’s have a look at French, German, Italian, and Spanish as well. The names of days of the week in English and other languages English sabato sábado From the table above, we can see how the Latin names for the days of the week have developed into the French, Italian, and Spanish forms.  The only notable differences are for Sunday and Saturday. Sunday in Latin has two different words: dies Sōlis (the sun’s day) and dies Dominica (our lord’s day). Dies Sōlis is the older form, and dies Dominica developed when Christianity became more prevalent in late Roman culture, so it is not surprising that the French, Italian, and Spanish words for Sunday follow the later Latin form. Similarly with Saturday, the classical Latin dies Saturnī (Saturn’s Day) gave way to the later form dies Sabbati (the Sabbath day). By Jove, I think you’ve got it! Roman god/ Sonnabend, Samstag Although our days of the week are not named directly after the Roman gods, they are named after the equivalent Anglo-Saxon/Germanic pantheon of gods and display Roman influences. In fact, English is one of the few Germanic languages to reference the original classical Latin names for days of the week – just look at Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday and compare with the German. Tuesday in today’s German is Dienstag which means ‘council day’. An older form of Tuesday, however, was Ziestag, Ziu being the Germanic equivalent of the Old English Tīw, which are both associated with Mārs. Mittwoch means ‘mid-week’, but there are other archaic words for Wednesday, including Wodenstag. With Samstag, Saturday in German follows the Sabbath convention we saw with the Romance languages, but it also has another word: Sonnabend which means ‘eve of Sunday’ (think Christmas Eve). The opinions and other information contained in OxfordWords blog posts and comments do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of Oxford University Press. Author Ashley Wagner is the Programme Editor for Dictionaries at Oxford University Press. Published


Sheila Mercier played which character in the UK television show ‘Emmerdale (Farm)’?

Sheila Mercier | Emmerdale Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Sheila Mercier (born 1st January 1919 ) is an English actress and the elder sister of actor Brian Rix. She was born in Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom. After education at the French Convent, Hull and Hunmanby Hall, Yorkshire , she trained for the stage at the Stratford-upon-Avon College of Drama. Mercier had a long career on stage prior to her television career. Donald Wolfit had talent spotted her and she toured with Wolfit's own Shakespeare company in 1939. During the Second World War she joined the WAAF division of the Royal Air Force, eventually becoming adjutant. Mercier appeared in supporting roles in a handful of films, and the television series Dial RIX (1963) alongside her husband, Peter Mercier. She is best known for her role as the matriarch Annie Sugden in the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale. She appeared from the very first episode in 1972 and appeared as a main cast member until 1994 . Aged 89, Mercier appeared in a special programme dedicated to Emmerdale's 5,000th episode, where members of the cast were interviewed. It was transmitted on ITV in May 2008 . She has occasionally returned to the series since her departure. On 9/10 February 2009, aged 90, she made a special guest appearance on Emmerdale as Annie Sugden, attending the funeral of her on-screen son, Jack Sugden (most recently played by the late actor Clive Hornby , who died the year previously). In July 2008 she was a mourner at Hornby's actual funeral. Her real-life husband, actor Peter Mercier, died in 1993 , after 42 years of marriage. The couple's son, Nigel, is a TV sound engineer and video editor. In 1994 , Mercier's autobiography, Annie's Song: My Life & Emmerdale , written with Anthony Hayward, was published.


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Sir Robert Peel was British Prime Minister for the first time during the reign of which monarch?

Robert Peel Robert Peel December 10, 1834 –  April 8, 1835 August 30, 1841 – June 29, 1846 Preceded by December 2, 1834 –  April 8, 1835 Preceded by Political party Conservative Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet ( 5 February 1788 – 2 July 1850) was the Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from December 10, 1834 to April 8, 1835, and again from August 30, 1841 to June 29, 1846. He helped create the modern concept of the police force while Home Secretary, oversaw the formation of the Conservative Party out of the shattered Tory Party, and repealed the Corn Laws. Biography Peel was born in Bury, Lancashire, England to the industrialist and Member of Parliament Sir Robert Peel. His father was one of the richest textile manufacturers of the early Industrial Revolution . Peel was educated first at Hipperholme Grammar School, then at Harrow School and finally Christ Church, Oxford, where he took a double first in classics and mathematics. He is also believed to have briefly attended Bury Grammar School. While living in Tamworth, he is credited with the development of the Tamworth Pig by breeding Irish stock with some local Tamworth pigs. He has living relatives even today, as far as Australia, and the Peel family living in Victoria. Early political career The young Peel entered politics at the young age of 21 as MP for the Irish rotten borough of Cashel City, Tipperary. With a scant twenty-four voters on the rolls, he was elected unopposed. More importantly, his sponsor for the election (besides his father) was Sir Arthur Wellesley , the future Duke of Wellington, with whom Peel's political career would be entwined for the next twenty-five years. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Prime Minister 1828-1830 His maiden speech in the Commons was a sensation, and was famously described by the Speaker as "the best first speech since that of William Pitt ". For the next decade he occupied a series of relatively minor positions in the Tory governments: Undersecretary for War, Chief Secretary for Ireland , and chairman of the Bullion Committee (charged with stabilizing British finances after the end of the Napoleonic Wars ). He also changed seats twice: first picking up another rotten borough, Chippenham, then becoming MP for Oxford University in 1817. He later served as MP for Tamworth from 1830 until his death. His home was Drayton Manor. His home Drayton Manor is no longer standing, but it is home to Drayton Manor Theme Park. Home secretary Peel was considered one of the rising stars of the Tory party, first entering the cabinet in 1822 as Home Secretary. As Home Secretary, he introduced a number of important reforms of British criminal law: most memorably establishing the Metropolitan Police Force (Metropolitan Police Act 1828). He also changed the Penal code reducing the number of crimes punishable by death. He reformed the gaol system, introducing payment for gaolers and education for the inmates. Sir Robert Peel He resigned as Home Secretary after the Prime Minister, Lord Liverpool, became incapacitated and was replaced by George Canning. Canning favoured Catholic Emancipation, while Peel had been one of its most outspoken opponents. Canning himself died less than four months later and, after the brief premiership of Lord Goderich, Peel returned to the post of Home Secretary under the premiership of his long-time ally the Duke of Wellington . During this time he was widely perceived as the number-two in the Tory Party, after Wellington himself. However, the pressure on the new ministry from advocates of Catholic Emancipation was too great and an Emancipation Bill was passed the next year. Peel felt compelled to resign his seat as MP representing the graduates of Oxford University (many of whom were Anglican clergymen), as he had stood on a platform of opposition to Catholic Emancipation (in 1815 he had, in fact, challenged to a duel the man most associated with emancipation, Daniel O'Connell). Peel instead moved to a rotten borough, Westbury, retaining his Cabinet position. Peel's protege Gladstone later emulated Pe


How many Summer Olympic Games were held during the 1990’s?

Olympics Timeline: 1990s to the Present Day Barcelona Games For the     first time in decades, every single nation with an Olympic Committee     shows up, even Cuba, North Korea, and South Africa. A record 172     nations participate, represented by 10,563 athletes. With the door open to     professional athletes, the U.S. sends a Dream Team including Charles Barkley,     Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Karl Malone. As     expected, they go undefeated. Carl Lewis wins two more gold     medals, bringing his total to eight. 13-year-old Fu Mingxia of     China wins the platform diving event, making her the second-youngest     person to win an individual gold medal. World Cup athletes are     now allowed to compete in soccer, but only three players over the age     of 23 are allowed on each team, effectively making the Olympic event     the under-23 championship. Gymnast Vitaly Scherbo of the     Unified Team wins six gold medals in gymnastics. Cuba wins     seven gold medals in boxing, and the first one ever awarded in     baseball. In the end, the Unified Team takes home 112 medals,     the United States has 108, and Germany has 82. A total of 64 nations     win at least one medal, the highest number yet. Atlanta Games Muhammad Ali     lights the cauldron at the start of the Centennial Games. 179 nations     participate; 79 win medals. A pipe bomb in Centennial Olympic     Park kills one person and injures 111, but the Games go on. America's Michael     Johnson wins both the 200m and     400m races ; France's Marie-José Perec does the same. Carl Lewis gets his ninth gold medal by winning the long jump. Amy Van Dyken of the U.S. wins four gold medals in swimming, while     Ireland's Michelle Smith wins three golds and a bronze. Smith is     accused of using performance-enhancing drugs; this remains unproven,     but she is suspended in 1998 for tampering with a urine sample. The American women's teams win the first-ever softball and women's     soccer events. They also win gymnastics, with the help of Kerri Strug , who nails her second vault     despite a sprained ankle. The United States returns to the top     of the standings, followed by Russia and Germany. 10,651     athletes (4,069 of them women) from 199 nations participate; the only     nation excluded is Afghanistan. North and South Korea enter the     stadium under one flag. Australian Aboriginal Cathy Freeman     lights the cauldron at the start of the game, and goes on to win the     400m race. British rower Steven Redgrave becomes the first     athlete to win gold medals in five consecutive Olympics. The     U.S. softball team defends its title; Michael Johnson does the same in     the 400m race. 17-year-old Ian Thorpe of Australia wins four     medals (three gold) in swimming, breaking his own world record in the     400m freestyle. American Marion Jones wins five track medals,     three of them gold. Russian gymnast Alexei Nemov takes home six     medals, as he had done in Atlanta in 1996. Eric "the Eel"     Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea is this year's lovable loser, taking     152.72 seconds in the 100m freestyle swim. This is more than twice as     long as Pieter van den Hoogenband's gold-winning performance. There are 165 events for men, 135 for women, and 12 mixed events.     Women are excluded from boxing and baseball; men are excluded from     synchronized swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, and softball. The     United States, the Russian Federation, and the People's Republic of     China lead the medal-winners. Salt Lake City Winter Games These Games are controversial starting about three years before     they begin, as it is revealed that several IOC members accepted     inappropriately large gifts in exchange for voting to hold the Games     in Salt Lake City. At least four IOC members resign, as do top Salt     Lake City committee offic


Which city’s airport is the largest in Latin America?

Latin America’s Best and Worst Airports | Latin Trade Latin America’s Best and Worst Airports Sntiago Airport, Chile. iSTOCK Our readers have selected the best airports in Latin America. Santiago continues to be the most popular airport in Latin America among Latin Trade readers. It received the top spot in comfort/ambience and shops/amenities. The airport received 10.3 million passengers in 2010, according to Airports Council International. Panama City is right behind, though, thanks to getting most votes in customs/baggage, ease of connection and location/access.  Thanks largely to efforts by Panamanian airline Copa, the airport is becoming a major hub for traffic in Latin America. Last year the airport handled 5 million passengers. That compares with only 1.3 million tourist arrivals that year, clearly showing how the airport is being used as a hub. Mexico City, Latin America’s second-largest passenger airport, moved up to third place (from 4th in our previous reader survey). It received more votes than Santiago in customs/baggage and ease of connection. The airport received 24.1 million passengers in 2010, ranking it second in passenger traffic in Latin America, according to Latin Business Chronicle. Lima improved dramatically compared with our previous reader survey, jumping from 10th to fourth place. It received the top score in comfort/ambience and second-highest score in ease of connection. Long gone are the days when the airport was considered one of the worst in Latin America. What about Guarulhos in Sao Paulo, last year’s worst-ranked airport? This year, it actually managed to improve its score slightly (from 2.2 to 2.3) while Caracas saw a decline (from 2.3 to 2.1), leading the latter to have the dubious honor of being ranked as Latin America’s worst airport for business travelers. Latin America's Best and Worst Airports (Click image to view at full size)


Who played Lara Croft in the 2001 film ‘Tomb Raider’?

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) - 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 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ( 2001 ) PG-13 | Video game adventuress Lara Croft comes to life in a movie where she races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Visit IMDb Picks Related News a list of 31 titles created 23 Mar 2011 a list of 31 titles created 18 May 2011 a list of 36 titles created 19 Nov 2011 a list of 33 titles created 06 Oct 2012 a list of 46 titles created 03 Dec 2014 Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) 5.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 4 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Adventuress Lara Croft goes on a quest to save the mythical Pandora's Box before an evil scientist and recruits a former Marine turned mercenary to assist her. Director: Jan de Bont A CIA agent goes on the run after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Director: Phillip Noyce A frustrated office worker learns that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. Director: Timur Bekmambetov The mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror. Director: Stephen Sommers A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown. Director: Chuck Russell An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a mummy. Director: Stephen Sommers A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal 50 cars with his crew in one night to save his brother's life. Director: Dominic Sena Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Stars: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal. Director: McG A bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. Director: Doug Liman Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Alejandro de la Vega (Banderas) -- and his wife, Elena (Zeta-Jones) -- to take action. Director: Martin Campbell A demon, raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness. Director: Guillermo del Toro Edit Storyline A member of a rich British aristocratic family, Lara Croft is a "tomb raider" who enjoys collecting ancient artifacts from ruins of temples, cities, etc. worldwide, and doesn't mind going through death-defying dangers to get them. She is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, weapons training, and foreign languages - and does them all in tight outfits. Well, the planets of the solar system are going into planetary alignment (Which occurs every 5,000 years), and a secret society called the Illuminati is seeking an ancient talisman that gives its possessor the ability to control time. However, they need a certain clock/key to help them in their search, and they have to find the talisman in one week or wait until the next planetary alignment to find it again. Lara happens to find that key hidden in a wall of her mansion. The Illuminati steal it, and Lara gets an old letter from her deceased father telling her about the society's agenda (Her father was also the one who hid the key). Now, she ... Written by Vampirok Born into Wealth. Groome


Ginocchio is Italian for which part of the body?

The human body | Italian Language Blog Italian Language Blog The human body Posted by Serena on Mar 17, 2009 in Italian Language Today we are going to study anatomy: il corpo umano (the human body)! The human body in fact presents an incredible array of irregular words in the Italian language, which can be very confusing for a non-Italian speaker when constructing sentences. This is not a comprehensive list of the parts of the body however as I want to concentrate mainly on those that cause the most confusion.  OK, let’s start with the limbs, in particular the hands and arms: La mano, le mani (the hand, the hands). Having the typical masculine ending of o and i  ‘hand’ looks like a masculine word, but is in fact feminine, therefore we say la mano destra (the right hand), and Giovanni ha le mani piccole (Giovanni has small hands). Attached to the hand there are le dita. Firstly we have il primo dito, (the first finger) which is called il pollice (the thumb), followed by il secondo dito, or l’indice (the second finger, or the index), then il terzo dito, or il medio (the third finger, or the middle finger), il quarto dito, or l’anulare (the fourth finger, or the ring finger), and last but not least il quinto dito, or il mignolo (the fifth finger, or the little finger). Two or more fingers are le dita (the fingers, feminine plural): Laura ha le dita lunghe (Laura has long fingers). However just to confuse matters il dito (the finger) is masculine singular! la mano of course is attached to il braccio (the arm, masculine singular) but, as with ‘the fingers’, in the plural form ‘arms’ becomes feminine: le braccia e.g. Mario si e’ rotto il braccio sinistro (Mario broke his left arm), but Giovanni ha le braccia corte (Giovanni has short arms). Now we move up to la testa (the head, which is regular i.e. le teste, the heads, if you happen to have more than one!), on the side of which we will find l’orecchio (the ear, masculine singular; the feminine form orecchia is a regional variation). Once again this word changes gender in the plural:  le orecchie (the ears; the regular masculine form gli orecchi is less used): Pinocchio ha le orecchie lunghe come l’asino (Pinocchio has long ears like a donkey). At the front of la testa is la faccia (the face, plural le facce). On la faccia we find l’occhio (the eye, plural gli occhi) surrounded by le ciglia (the eyelashes, feminine plural): Giulia ha le ciglia folte (Giulia has thick eyelashes), which in the singular form becomes masculine, il ciglio (the eyelash): ahi! mi e’ andato un ciglio nell’occhio (Ah! I’ve got an eyelash in my eye). Above each eye there is il sopracciglio (eyebrow, literally ‘over the eyelashes’, masculine singular) which, guess what, becomes feminine in the plural, le sopracciglia. The English word ‘supercilious’ comes from the same root, and implies the notion of raising the eyebrows to express haughtiness or contempt.  Below il naso (the nose) there is la bocca (the mouth, a regular feminine word), which is formed by il labbro superiore (the upper lip, masculine singular), il labbro inferiore (the lower lip), or le labbra (the lips, feminine plural): Mario ha il labbro inferiore pronunciato (Mario has a prominent lower lip), and Laura ha le labbra rosse (Laura has red lips). Finally, down to the legs and we have il ginocchio (the knee, masculine singular), which can take both forms in the plural, i ginocchi (masculine plural) and le ginocchia (feminine plural). Moving inside the body we find le ossa (the bones, feminine plural) or l’osso (the bone, masculine singular): Mario si e’ rotto l’osso del braccio sinistro (Mario has broken the bone of his left arm), but mi sono rotta le ossa del polso sinistro (I’ve broken the bones of my left wrist). The masculine form ossi is used to describe animal bones: ho dato gli ossi delle bistecche al cane (I gave the bones from the stakes to the dog). As a kid I used to confuse the two words and whenever I had the flu I used to complain: mi fanno male gli ossi (my bones are hurting), to which my mother would reply: sei una persona


Who became British Prime Minister in October 1809?

Spencer Perceval Spencer     Perceval Prime Minister,     1809-1812 Spencer Perceval was born in Audley     Square, London, on November 1, 1762, the second son of     John, 2nd Earl of Egmont. He was educated at Harrow and     at Trinity College, Cambridge, received his M.A. in 1782,     and was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1786. In     1790 he married Jane Spencer-Wilson, with whom he had six     sons and six daughters. Perceval's political career began in     1790, when he became Deputy Recorder of Northampton. In     1796 the voters of Northampton sent him to Parliament,     where he became a supporter of William Pitt the Younger.     He subsequently served as Solicitor General (1801-1802)     and as Attorney General (1802-1806). In 1806, the Tory government of William     Pitt the Younger gave way to that of William Wyndham     Grenville, a Whig, and Perceval became a member of the     opposition. An ardent opponent of Grenville's plan to     offer emancipation to England's Catholics, he delivered a     speech before the House of Commons which helped destroy     Grenville's administration (1807). Grenville's government gave way to a     coalition government led by the Duke of Portland, a Tory.     Perceval became the duke's Chancellor of the Exchequer,     and then succeeded him as Prime Minister, on October 4,     1809. Perceval's government was marred by     upheavels caused by the Industrial Revolution, the     Napoleonic Wars, and the increasing madness of King George III . He also had difficulty bringing qualified men     into his administration, and even had to serve as his own     Chancellor of the Exchequer because no one was willing to     take the job. On May 11, 1812, while on his way to attend an     inquiry into the recent Luddite riots,     Perceval was shot and mortally wounded by John     Bellingham, a bankrupt merchant who had tried     unsuccessfully to recover his losses from the government.     He died in the lobby of the House of Commons, and became     the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated.     Although he was deemed insane, Bellingham was     subsequently executed for his crime, on May 18, 1812. PRINT SOURCE


Lutraphobia is the fear of which animal?

lutraphobia - definition and meaning lutraphobia Sorry, no etymologies found. Examples Some of the phobias are amusing: Cacophobia, for example, is the fear of ugliness, and lutraphobia is the fear of otters. Log in or sign up to add your own related words. Wordmap jmjarmstrong commented on the word lutraphobia JM is considering taking up lutraphobia to fully round out his personality. January 9, 2010 reesetee commented on the word lutraphobia *moves to the next town over from this page* January 19, 2009 chained_bear commented on the word lutraphobia *crosses street from this page* January 19, 2009 avivamagnolia commented on the word lutraphobia Squidly lutraphobia - The fear of otters Killing some break-time at work and found this: Quote from this video: "Consider the true cost of living with Lutraphobia. If you are living with lutraphobia, what is the real cost to your health, your career or school, and to your family life? Avoiding the issue indefinitely would mean resigning yourself to living in fear, missing out on priceless life experiences big and small, living a life that is just a shadow of what it will be when the problem is gone. For anyone earning a living, the financial toll of this phobia is incalculable. Living with fear means you can never concentrate fully and give your best. Lost opportunities. Poor performance or grades. Promotions that pass you by. lutraphobia will likely cost you tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime, let alone the cost to your health and quality of life. Now Lutraphobia can be gone for less than the price of a round-trip airline ticket." Who knew an otter could be responsible for that kind of damage? :-| URL for post: http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=497755 January 17, 2009 avivamagnolia commented on the word lutraphobia Lutraphobia - An abnormal, persistent fear of otters January 17, 2009 pterodactyl commented on the word lutraphobia "A geometry implies the heterogeneity of locus, namely that there is a locus of the Otter. Regarding this locus of the Otter, of one sex as Otter, as absolute Otter, what does the most recent development in topology allow us to posit?" --Jacques Lecan dontcry commented on the word lutraphobia *crosses street* chained_bear commented on the word lutraphobia Yes! Like otters do! skipvia commented on the word lutraphobia Actually, all we know is that that squirrel didn't have rabies. They may have been lulling you into a false sense of complacency...waiting...and watching... January 15, 2009 sionnach commented on the word lutraphobia Squirrels are vicious little buggers - don't let anyone tell you different. They're just rats with bushy tails. Once, when I lived in Chapel Hill, I was feeding peanuts to one of the squirrels outside my office window and the little ratfiend bit my finger!! After a whole unsuccessful Keystone Kops interlude (Animal Control Unit on the phone: Try to contain the animal), involving a trail of peanuts and makeshift cardboard box "trap", I repaired to Student Health Services, to see if I would need rabies shots. Dr Vukosohn, the hippy doctor, wasn't clear on whether or not squirrels carried rabies. So his solution was to take a poll of the center staff and random students in the waiting area. Based on the 6 to 4 response favoring the view that squirrels didn't carry rabies, he decided not to order the shots. The worst part was when I phoned my mom (who was an M.D.) back in Ireland for reassurance, she just exploded into hysterical laughter and the best I could get from her was "well; rabies has an incubation period of up to six months, so if you're still alive next year, we'll know that squirrels don't carry it". I survived. (No shots) sionnach commented on the word lutraphobia fluviolutraphobia is presumably the word for 'fear of river otters. Or possibly lutrapotamophobia . Watch out! There's a rabid lutrapotamus on the loose! January 15, 2009 trivet commented on the word lutraphobia *wonders about the probability of encountering an otter on the way home from work*


The logo for which Japanese car manufacturer features a rounded rectangle with a winged V-shape in the centre?

Car Company Logos Car Company Logos By Mary Gormandy White In addition to being an essential part of advertising and brand identity, car company logos provide a powerful visual image for auto consumers. Each automobile manufacturer has a unique logo, many of which have changed dramatically over the years. In some cases, these logos are tied to the company's history in surprising ways. List of Car Company Logos Abarth Now Fiat's racing arm, Abarth's logo is rich with meaning. The scorpion represents the Zodiac sign of company founder Karl Alberto Abarth, and the shield is a symbol of passion and triumph. The colors beneath the name represent the Italian flag. Acura Honda's luxury brand features a logo that looks like a stylized letter "A" inside a circle. The symbol also represents the caliper, an important precision engineering tool. Aixam Now Aixam Mega, the logo for this French microcar manufacturer is simple and elegant, spelling out the company's original name and calling out the first letter with a bold "A" (or "M" in some cases) inside a circular graphic. Alfa Romeo This Italian exotic car brand has a complicated, circular logo featuring a red cross and a green snake with a dragon's head. These symbols represent the city of Milan, where the company was founded. Aston Martin The British luxury car brand has an iconic logo of a pair of wings with the company name. A version of this logo has graced Aston Martin cars since the 1920s. Audi This German automaker's four interlocking rings represent this history of the company as it started out as four smaller companies. Bajoun Bajoun is a General Motors brand made and sold only in China. The name means "treasured horse" - and that's exactly what the logo depicts. Bentley The British exotic car manufacturer features a winged logo with a letter "B" in the center. The wings in this logo call up the company's aerospace roots. BMW BMW's blue and white checkerboard pattern represents an airplane propeller, since BMW was originally an airplane manufacturer. The logo's colors and checks are from the Bavarian flag, where the company was founded. Buick This American car brand features a logo with three shields inside a circle. The idea for the shield came from the Buick family crest. Cadillac Cadillac has had many logos over the years. This current version features two stalks of wheat with a shield in the center. Chevrolet One of the most iconic American car logos, the symbol for Chevrolet is a simple angled cross with a longer horizontal line. The design is referred to as the Chevrolet bowtie. Chrysler There are several versions of the Chrysler logo, but the most recognizable is a pentagon with a star in the center, referred to as the Chrysler Pentastar. The current version is sleeker and simpler, suggesting wings. Citroen The double chevrons in Citroen's logo represent the Helical Gear, a Citroen invention that is used in every modern automobile. They also represent the company's commitment to technical innovation. Dacia This Romanian car brand has been part of Renault since 1999.The company is bold and simple, highlighting the company name in a shade of blue representative of one of the colors of the Romanian flag, on a bold, silver-tone graphic. Daewoo The modern logo of this Korean General Motors brand still bears the crown-shaped emblem from the company's early days. The shape is similar to that of a now defunct, but once popular, football club in South Korea. Daimler The Daimler logo is simple and elegant, conveying the same sense of understated luxury that this German car manufacturer is known for around the world. Datsun The Datsun brand is exclusive to Japan and emerging markets like India. The logo places the brand front and center, superimposed over a striking chrome and blue graphic. Denza As the first Chinese car brand dedicated to new energy vehicles, Denza's logo represents the company's values of responsibility to nature and society Dodge The logo for this American brand features is the manufacturer's name in simple block lettering. The two red stripes represent sp


In which 1950 film do prisoners of war escape from Stalag Luft III?

Stalag Luft III - The Real Great Escape Stalag Luft III Home » Stalag Luft III Stalag Luft III Stammlager Luft III, more commonly known as Stalag Luft III was a Luftwaffe-run prisoner-of-war camp during World War II captured allied airmen. It was situated in the German Province of Lower Silesia near the town of Sagan (now Żagań in Poland) about 100 miles south east of Berlin. Stalag Luft III: the scene of the real Great Escape The site was selected because it would be difficult to escape by tunnelling. As many people know, though, the camp is best known for its two prisoner escapes that took place by tunnelling – as portrayed in the films The Great Escape (1963) and The Wooden Horse (1950), and the books by former prisoners Paul Brickhill and Eric Williams from which the films were adapted (very loosely, in the case of The Great Escape). The camp Although Stalag Luft III was an officers-only camp, it retained the title “Stalag” instead of the usual name Oflag (Offizier Lager) as the Luftwaffe had their own nomenclature. Later extensions to the camp added compounds for non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Captured Fleet Air Arm crew were considered to be airmen by the Luftwaffe and no differentiation was made. On occasions non-airmen were also held prisoner in the camp. The first camp compound (East) was finished and opened in March 1942. The first prisoners, or “kriegies”, as they called themselves (from the German “Kriegsgefangener” meaning prisoner-of-war),  at Stalag Luft III were British RAF and Fleet Air Arm officers imprisoned in April 1942. The Centre compound was opened in April 1942, originally for British sergeants, but by the end of 1942 replaced by Americans. The North Compound for British airmen, where the Great Escape occurred, opened in March 1943. A South Compound for US personnel was opened in September 1943 and USAAF prisoners began arriving at the camp in significant numbers the following month and the West Compound was opened in July 1944 for US officers. Each compound consisted of fifteen single story huts. Each 10 × 12 feet bunkroom slept fifteen men in five triple deck bunks. Eventually the camp grew to around 60 acres in size and came to be home for about 2,500 Royal Air Force officers, about 7,500 U.S. Army Air Forces, and about 900 officers from other Allied air forces. Escape impossible? Stalag Luft III had a number of features that made escape extremely difficult. Construction of escape tunnels, in particular, was discouraged by several factors. The barracks housing the prisoners were raised off the ground to help guards detect any tunneling activity. Secondly, the camp was constructed on a very sandy subsoil. This subsoil was bright yellow, making it easily detected if put on the surface soil (which was a grey dust) and visible on clothing. The loose, collapsible sand also meant the structural integrity of a tunnel would be very poor. A final defence against tunnel construction was the use of seismograph microphones around the perimeter of the camp to detect any sounds of digging.


Who wrote the novel ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles | Baker Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Hound of the Baskervilles The Hound of the Baskervilles 1,236pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. The Hound of the Baskervilles Published in: The Hound of the Baskervilles is a Sherlock Holmes mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . It was the third novel out of four to be written. Contents Holmes and Watson must fight against an seemingly supernatural hound that has been haunting the Baskerville family for generations. Plot Edit Dr James Mortimer calls upon Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in London to ask for advice. He explains that he is a doctor working in a tiny village called Grimpen in Dartmoor in Devon. One of his friends and patients, Sir Charles Baskerville , an elderly but extremely wealthy baronet, has recently been found dead from an apparent heart attack in the grounds of his country house, Baskerville Hall . An autopsy revealed that Sir Charles had a weak heart and had spent many years suffering from heart disease. However, Dr Mortimer has found an old paper about Sir Charles's family. Written in 1742, the document is set a century earlier in the 1600s, about a supposed legend. At that time, Baskerville Hall was inhabited by Sir Hugo Baskerville, a wild, profane and godless man. Sir Hugo had become infatuated with the daughter of a yeomen who held lands near to the Baskerville estate. One night, when the girl's father and brothers were out, he abducted her and locked her in his room. One night with his friends, he discovered that the girl had escaped and he chased her across the moor. His friends overheard him say that he would sell his soul to the devil, to overtake the girl. When his friends caught up with him, the girl had died of exhaustion and fear. Then a huge, gigantic and enormous hound appeared and tore out the throat of Sir Hugo Baskerville, killing him. Some of the friends died of fear that very night and the rest were broken men for the rest of their lives. The hound is then said to purge and haunt the entire family, whose deaths have been bloody, violent, and mysterious. Dr Mortimer explains that Sir Charles had become obsessed with the legend of the Hound. He believed it he had heard it on the moor, and refused to go out on the moor after dark. He was taking a holiday in London to recover the day before he died, on Dr Mortimer's advice. Sir Charles had been found dead in an alley of yew trees. He had stood at the gate for ten minutes and then appeared to walk on tiptoe back to the house for some reason. However, Holmes thinks he was running. Although there was not a mark of violence on the body, Sir Charles had a most ghastly expression on his face. He was found by his caretaker, Barrymore. Mortimer also reports the footprints of a gigantic hound were found near Sir Charles' body. Sir Charles had two brothers. One, Rodger, was the black sheep of the family and a wastrel who was not unlike Sir Hugo in personality and appearance, he fled to Cuba to avoid creditors. He is believed to have died there of yellow fever/influenza in 1876, unmarried and childless. The other unnamed brother has been in France, who has raised a son, Sir Henry Baskerville , who is the heir to Sir Charles's estate and fortune and the last of the Baskervilles. Dr Mortimer explains that he has come to Holmes because he believes Sir Henry's life will be in danger when he returns to Baskerville Hall. Holmes agrees to investigate. Sir Henry arrives in London and receives a letter advising him to keep away from the moor. Holmes deduces that whoever wrote the letter was aware of Sir Henry's movements and that the baronet is being followed in London. Sir Henry also tells Holmes that he bought a new pair of brown boots and one of them has been stolen from his hotel. As they leave


‘A duck and a flea’ is the Bingo call for which number?

Bingo Number-calling Nicknames 35.. Jump and jive - Flirty wives 36.. Three dozen - Perfect (as in 36-24-36) - Yardstick... he wishes! (USA) 37.. A flea in heaven - More than eleven 38.. Christmas cake 39.. Those famous steps - All the steps - Jack Benny 40.. Two score - Life begins at - Blind 40 - Naughty 40 - Mary (USA) 41.. Life�s begun - Time for fun 42.. That famous street in Manhattan - Whinny the Poo 43.. Down on your knees 44.. Droopy drawers - All the fours - Open two doors - Magnum (USA) 45.. Halfway house - Halfway there - Cowboy's friend - Colt (USA) 46.. Up to tricks 48.. Four dozen 49.. PC (Police Constable) - Copper - Nick nick - Rise and shine 50.. Bulls eye - Bung hole - Blind 50 - Half a century - Snow White's number (five-oh - five-oh..) - Hawaii five O, Hawaii (USA) 51.. I love my mum - Tweak of the thumb - The Highland Div[ision] - President's salute 52.. Weeks in a year - The Lowland Div[ision] - Danny La Rue - Pack 'o cards - Pickup (USA) 53.. Stuck in the tree - The Welsh Div[ision] - The joker 54.. Clean the floor - House of bamboo (famous song) 55.. Snakes alive - All the fives - Double nickels - Give us fives - Bunch of fives 56.. Was she worth it? 57.. Heinz varieties - All the beans (Heinz 57 varieties of canned beans) 58.. Make them wait - Choo choo Thomas 59.. Brighton line (engine 59 or it took 59 mins to go from London to Brighton) 60.. Three score - Blind 60 - Five dozen 61.. Bakers bun 62.. Tickety boo - Turn on the screw 63.. Tickle me - Home ball (USA) 64.. The Beatles number - Red raw 65.. Old age pension - Stop work (retirement age) 66.. Clickety click - All the sixes - Quack quack (USA) 67.. Made in heaven - Argumentative number 68.. Saving grace - Check your weight 69.. The same both ways - Your place or mine? - Any way up - Either way up - Any way round - Meal for two - The French connection - Yum yum - Happy meal (USA) 70.. Three score and ten - Blind 70 - Big O (USA) 71.. Bang on the drum - Lucky one 72.. A crutch and a duck - Six dozen - Par for the course (golf) - Lucky two 73.. Crutch with a flea - Queen B - Under the tree - Lucky three 74.. Candy store - Grandmamma of Bingo - Lucky four 75.. Strive and strive - Big Daddy - Granddaddy of Bingo - Lucky five 76.. Trombones - Seven 'n' six - was she worth it? - Lucky six 77.. Sunset strip - All the sevens - Two little crutches - The double hockey stick - Lucky seven 78.. Heavens gate - Lucky eight 79.. One more time - Lucky nine 80.. Gandhi's breakfast - Blind 80 - Eight and blank - There you go matey 81.. Fat lady and a little wee - Stop and run - Corner shot 82.. Fat lady with a duck - Straight on through 83.. Fat lady with a flea - Time for tea - Ethel's Ear 84.. Seven dozen 87.. Fat lady with a crutch - Torquay in Devon 88.. Two fat ladies - Wobbly wobbly - All the eights 89.. Nearly there - All but one 90.. Top of the shop - Top of the house - Blind 90 - As far as we go - End of the line Explanations of some nicknames: 1 Kelly's eye: In reference to the one-eyed Australian bushranger gangster Ned Kelly. (Note: apparently this explanation is incorrect. A viewer from Australia sent this message: "Ned Kelly didn't have one eye! He didn't even lose an eye in the shoot out at Glenrowan. And when he was wearing his helmet, you couldn't even see his eyes through the slot." But another Australian viewer sent this explanation: "The reason for "Kellys eye" may have been referring to Ned Kelly's helmet, which had one large slot for his eyes that looked like one eye.") 2 One little duck: The shape looks a bit like a swan. 3 One little flea: Looks a bit like a flea. 7 One little crutch: Looks like a crutch. 8 One fat lady: Resembles the two halves of a large lady. 9 Doctor's orders: A pill known as Number 9 was a laxative given out by army doctors in Britain. Apparently in the second world war in Britain doctors wrote on sick notes a 9 pm curfew, thus if patients were found out of their homes after that time they were violating their sick note. (Provided by a visitor) The curfew story's not true. In the Great War, however, there was su


In January 1990, who became the first modern head of government to give birth whist in office?

Female Benazir Bhutto ( Urdu : بينظير بھٹو; 21 June 1953 – 27 December 2007) was the 11th and 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan , serving two non-consecutive terms in 1988–90 and then 1993–96. A scion of the politically powerful Bhutto family , she was the eldest daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto , a former prime minister who founded the centre-left Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). She was the first woman democratically elected as head of a majority Islamic nation. [2] In 1982 Bhutto became the chairperson of the PPP, making her the first woman in Pakistan to head a major political party. In 1988, she also became the first woman elected head of an Islamic state's government, and she remains Pakistan's only female prime minister. Noted for charismatic authority [4] and political astuteness, Bhutto drove economic and national security initiatives, and implemented capitalist policies for industrial development and growth. Her political philosophy and economic policies emphasised deregulation , particularly of the financial sector, flexible labour markets , denationalisation of state-owned corporations, and the withdrawal of subsidies to others. Bhutto's popularity waned amid recession, corruption allegations and high unemployment. Eventually conservative President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed her government. Bhutto was elected for a second term in the 1993 parliamentary elections . She survived an attempted coup d'état in 1995 . Her hard line against the trade unions and tough rhetorical opposition to her domestic political rivals and to neighbouring India earned her the nickname " Iron Lady "; [2] she was also respectfully referred to as "BB". In 1996 more charges of corruption led to the another dismissal of her government by President Farooq Leghari . Bhutto conceded her defeat in the 1997 Parliamentary elections and went into exile in Dubai in 1998. Nine years later, in 2007, she reached an understanding with President Pervez Musharraf , and returned to Pakistan. He granted her amnesty and withdrew all corruption charges against her. Bhutto was assassinated in a bombing on 27 December 2007, after leaving a PPP rally in Rawalpindi two weeks before the scheduled 2008 general election . She was the leading candidate, and projected winner. She is buried next to her father in the Garhi Khuda Baksh , the Bhutto family graveyard. Her party won the election and her husband, Asif Ali Zardari , served as President of Pakistan from 2008 to 13. Her son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari presently leads the PPP, which as of 2013 was currently in the Pakistani political opposition. Early life, 1953–77 Benazir Bhutto was born at Karachi's Pinto Hospital on 21 June 1953. [6] She was the eldest child of Sindhi Rajput Zulfikar Ali Bhutto [7] [8] [10] and Begum Nusrat Ispahani , of Iranian Kurdish descent. [11] [12] [2] She had three younger siblings— Murtaza , Shahnawaz and Sanam. According to Benazir, her mother's Kurdish culture played a big role in Bhutto becoming Prime Minister. [11] Bhutto grew up speaking both English and Urdu, with English her first language. While she spoke fluent Urdu, it was often colloquial rather than formal. In her autobiography 'Daughter of the East', Bhutto also makes reference to using Sindhi , joking about misunderstanding the " Mohenjo-daro ". According to various interviews given by former household servants, she and her father would speak to them in their native Sindhi. She attended the Lady Jennings Nursery School and the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Karachi. [2] After two years at the Rawalpindi Presentation Convent , she was sent to the Jesus and Mary Convent at Murree . She passed her O-level examinations at 15. [15] She then completed her A-Levels at the Karachi Grammar School . She pursued her higher education in the United States; from 1969 to 1973 she attended Radcliffe College at Harvard University , where she obtained a BA with cum laude honours in comparative government . [2] She was also elected to Phi Beta Kappa . [15] Bhutto later called her time at Harvard "four of the happiest years of my life" and said


Which is the fourth planet from the Sun?

Mars Facts: Life, Water and Robots on the Red Planet Mars Facts: Life, Water and Robots on the Red Planet By Charles Q. Choi, Space.com Contributor | November 4, 2014 09:00pm ET MORE NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped this shot of Mars on Aug. 26, 2003, when the Red Planet was 34.7 million miles from Earth. The picture was taken just 11 hours before Mars made its closest approach to us in 60,000 years. Credit: NASA/ESA Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. Befitting the red planet's bloody color, the Romans named it after their god of war. The Romans copied the ancient Greeks, who also named the planet after their god of war, Ares. Other civilizations also typically gave the planet names based on its color — for example, the Egyptians named it "Her Desher," meaning "the red one," while ancient Chinese astronomers dubbed it "the fire star." Physical characteristics Regolith The bright rust color Mars is known for is due to  iron-rich minerals  in its regolith — the loose dust and rock covering its surface. The soil of Earth is a kind of regolith, albeit one loaded with organic content. According to NASA, the iron minerals oxidize, or rust, causing the soil to look red. Geology The  cold, thin atmosphere  means liquid water currently cannot exist on the Martian surface for any length of time. This means that although this desert planet is just half the diameter of Earth, it has the same amount of dry land. The red planet is home to both the highest mountain and the deepest, longest valley in the solar system.  Olympus Mons  is roughly 17 miles (27 kilometers) high, about three times as tall as Mount Everest, while the  Valles Marineris  system of valleys — named after the Mariner 9 probe that discovered it in 1971 — can go as deep as 6 miles (10 km) and runs east-west for roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 km), about one-fifth of the distance around Mars and close to the width of Australia or the distance from Philadelphia to San Diego.  Space.com Exclusive T-shirt. Available to Populate Mars. Buy Now Credit: Space.com Store Mars has the largest volcanoes in the solar system, including Olympus Mons, which is about 370 miles (600 km) in diameter, wide enough to cover the entire state of New Mexico. It is a shield volcano, with slopes that rise gradually like those of Hawaiian volcanoes, and was created by eruptions of lavas that flowed for long distances before solidifying. Mars also has many other kinds of volcanic landforms, from small, steep-sided cones to enormous plains coated in hardened lava. Some minor eruptions might still occur on the planet. Scientists think the Valles Marineris formed mostly by rifting of the crust as it got stretched. Individual canyons within the system are as much as 60 miles (100 km) wide. They merge in the central part of the Valles Marineris in a region as much as 370 miles (600 km) wide. Large channels emerging from the ends of some canyons and layered sediments within suggest the canyons might once have been filled with liquid water. Channels, valleys, and gullies are found all over Mars, and suggest that liquid water might have flowed across the planet's surface in recent times. Some channels can be 60 miles (100 km) wide and 1,200 miles (2,000 km) long.  Water may still lie in cracks and pores in underground rock . Many regions of Mars are flat, low-lying plains. The lowest of the northern plains are among the flattest, smoothest places in the solar system, potentially created by water that once flowed across the Martian surface. The northern hemisphere mostly lies at a lower elevation than the southern hemisphere, suggesting the crust may be thinner in the north than in the south. This difference between the north and south might be due to a very large impact shortly after the birth of Mars.  The number of craters on Mars varies dramatically from place to place, depending on how old the surface is. Much of the surface of the southern hemisphere is extremely old, and so has many craters — including the planet's largest, 1,400-mile-wide (2,300 km) Hellas Planitia — while that of northern


Sika deer videos, photos and facts - Cervus nippon | ARKive Top Sika deer biology Primarily nocturnal (2) or crepuscular (1) , the sika deer can also sometimes be seen foraging during the day, grazing singly or in small herds (1) (2) . The sika deer is not a particularly gregarious species, and adult males tend to be solitary for most of the year (2) (3) , only gathering together once their antlers have been shed (2) . Male and female sika deer occupy different areas for most of the year, and only come together during the mating season (3) . Sika deer do not migrate large distances between summer and winter (6) , but this species is known to migrate to lower valleys in the winter (1) . Interestingly, the sika deer is a good swimmer, and is also capable of jumping over objects up to 1.7 metres in height (2) . The sika deer is a herbivorous species (6) , feeding on many different plants (2) including grasses, browse and even fruit (1) . In the summer, this species’ diet tends to consist primarily of grasses and herbs , whereas in winter months more woody plants are consumed (2) . The shoots and bark of coniferous trees may sometimes be taken (3) , and the sika deer has been reported to feed on crops in the spring and early summer (2) . As in other deer, male sika deer rub their antlers against trees both to remove velvet and as a territory marker (5) . The antlers are cast in May (2) (5) , and grow throughout the summer (5) . The breeding season of the sika deer, known as the rut, typically occurs in the autumn (1) (4) , from about September to November (3) (6) or December (2) . Males establish and defend territories (3) (4) , using their forefeet and antlers to dig holes up to 1.6 metres wide and 0.3 metres deep in which they frequently urinate to signal territory boundaries (2) . Fierce fighting often occurs between rival males (2) (4) , who all try to drive available females into their territories where mating takes place (2) . Successful male sika deer may mate with as many as 12 females, and may be so intent on finding females that they do not feed until later on in the rutting season (2) . The gestation period of the sika deer is around 30 weeks (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) , after which time the female gives birth to a single calf (2) (3) (4) (6) , rarely two (3) (6) . The timing of birth varies slightly with geographic location, but young are typically born between April and July (1) , mostly in May and June (2) (3) (6) . Young sika deer grow rapidly, and are weaned by late summer (4) , approaching the weight of the mother by eight months of age (2) . Female sika deer may be sexually mature at six months of age, and tend to first breed as yearlings (2) (6) . The sika deer has been reported to live for up to 12 years in the wild (2) , but individuals in captivity have been known to reach 25 years old (1) (2) . Top Sika deer range The sika deer is native to Japan, China, Taiwan (1) (2) (4) (5) (6) and other adjacent regions of the eastern Asian mainland (5) , including south-eastern Siberia (6) . Although once found in both the Republic of Korea and the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (1) (2) , the sika deer is known to be regionally extinct in the former, and potentially extinct in the latter. There are several subspecies of sika deer, which all have different distributions (1) . The sika deer has also been widely introduced to countries outside of its natural range (1) (2) , including Austria, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand (1) (6) , the United Kingdom (1) (5) (6) and the United States (1) (2) (4) (6) . This species was first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1860 when it was released into deer parks (5) (6) , and has since become established in the wild following escapes or deliberate release (5) (6) . The sika deer increased its distribution on the British mainland by 5.3 percent per year between 1972 and 2002 (6) , and continues to expand its range in Scotland (3) (6) , as well as in many other countries to which it was introduced (6) . Top Sika deer habitat Showing a preference for habitats with acidic soil (3) (


What is the name of the body of water that separates the Isle of Wight and mainland England?

About the Isle of Wight About the Isle of Wight About the Isle of Wight About the Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight is an island county, located in the English Channel, approximately 3 miles off the UK South Coast. With approximately 57 miles of coastline, a variety of interesting towns and villages and an incredibly diverse range of landscapes, the Isle of Wight is often referred to as 'England in Miniature'. With over half its land mass designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with a naturally mild climate, the Isle of Wight has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian times. The stretch of water between the mainland and the Isle of Wight is known as the Solent; a vitally important commercial waterway, as well as being a scenic playground for watersports enthusiasts and host to the annual world-famous Cowes Week sailing regatta. The Isle of Wight is steeped in history and for a brief spell was as an independent kingdom in the 15th century. It was home to the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Queen Victoria built Osborne House, her much loved summer residence at East Cowes. It is also one of the richest locations for dinosaur fossils in Europe and home to many of the UK's last surviving Red Squirrels. The Island also has its own unique species of snail and butterfly. The Island's maritime and industrial history encompasses boat building, sail making, the manufacture of flying boats, the world's first hovercraft and the testing and development of Britain's space rockets . The Isle of Wight is home to Cowes Week , Bestival and the legendary Isle of Wight Festival , which in 1970, was one of the largest rock music events ever held. The Isle of Wight also hosts the UK's largest Walking Festival and even has a Garlic Festival where you can taste garlic ice cream, lovely. See what the locals say... Some famous faces give their thoughts on living on the Isle of Wight.


Who played Great Train Robber Buster Edwards in the 1988 film ‘Buster’?

Buster (1988) - 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 This movie is based on the story of Buster Edwards , one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963. Director: a list of 34 titles created 08 Jul 2012 a list of 23 titles created 10 Apr 2013 a list of 23 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 30 titles created 07 May 2014 a list of 37 titles created 11 months ago Search for " Buster " 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     1     Oscar. Another    4 wins. See more awards  » Photos In London, the twenty-seven year-old hairdresser Rita decides to complete her basic education before having children as desired by her husband Denny. She joins the literature course in an ... See full summary  » Director: Lewis Gilbert Story of the ways in which insurance investigator Roland Copping interferes in and manipulates the lives of others with outrageous games and gimmicks. Eventually he becomes involved in an ... See full summary  » Director: Stephan Elliott Shirley's a middle-aged Liverpool housewife, who finds herself talking to the wall while she prepares her husband's chip'n'egg, wondering what happened to her life. She compares scenes in ... See full summary  » Director: Lewis Gilbert A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly (Charlton Heston) and SWAT ... See full summary  » Director: Larry Peerce A dramatization of the Hamburg, Germany phase of the Beatles' early history. Director: Iain Softley     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X   A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend. Director: Mark Herman Comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam. Director: Peter Collinson The popular Dr Kilmore is sacked after being discovered in a compromising position on the roof of the nurses' home. The patients are determined not to lose him, and so take on the might of ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas A vivid drama that documents the notorious "Moors murderers", Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Stars: Joanne Froggatt, Maxine Peake, Sean Harris On the remote Norwegian Bear Island, used as a submarine base by the Germans during WW2, U.N. scientist Larsen sends a distress signal using an emergency NATO frequency and is received by scientific vessel Morning Rose. Director: Don Sharp Comedy about the workers in a factory canteen. Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X   Bus driver Stan Butler agrees to marry Suzy, much to the anguish of Mum, her son-in-law, Arthur, and daughter Olive. How, they wonder, will they ever manage without Stan's money coming in? Then Arthur is sacked, and Stan agrees to delay the wedding. Meanwhile, he hits on an idea: Arthur should learn to drive a bus. Somehow he does just that, and even gets a job. Stan then blackmails the Depot ... See full summary  » Director: Harry Booth Edit Storyline Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net> Phil Collins is BUSTER See more  » Genres: 23 November 1988 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: A Grande Golpada See more  » Filming Locations: The little girl who plays Busters daughter is Phil Collins's real daughter. Se


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is Salvatore Bonpensiero’s nickname?

The Sopranos | violinduett The Sopranos 26 Jul The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. The series also features Tony’s family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and storylines, most notably his wife Carmela and cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti. The many conflicts in his life lead to an on-off professional relationship with psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi. The series premiered on the premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999 and ended its original run of six seasons and 86 episodes on June 10, 2007. The show has also been broadcast on A&E in the United States and internationally. The Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films and Brad Grey Television. It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios, New York City and on location in New Jersey. The executive producers throughout the show’s run were Chase, Brad Grey , Robin Green , Mitchell Burgess , Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter , and Matthew Weiner . Chase also served as showrunner and head writer. A major commercial and critical success, The Sopranos is the most financially successful series in the history of cable television and is acknowledged as one of the greatest television series of all time and a seminal work of fiction. The series is noted for its high level of quality in every aspect of production and is particularly recognized for its writing, its cinematic style, and the performances of its lead actors. The show is credited with bringing a greater level of artistry to the television medium and paving the way for many successful drama series that followed. It also won a multitude of awards, including twenty-one Emmys and five Golden Globes . A staple of 2000s American popular culture, The Sopranos has been the subject of much parody, controversy, and analysis, and has spawned books, a video game , high-charting soundtrack albums, and a large amount of assorted merchandise.Several members of the show’s cast and crew that were previously largely unknown to the public have had successful careers after The Sopranos. David Chase born David DeCesare, 22 August 1945 in Garfield, New Jersey, is an American writer, director, and producer of television series. Chase has worked in television for more than 30 years; he has produced and written for shows as The Rockford Files , I’ll Fly Away , and Northern Exposure . He has created two original series; the first, Almost Grown , aired for 10 episodes in 1988 and 1989. Chase is best known for his second original series, the influential and critically acclaimed HBO drama The Sopranos, which aired for six seasons between 1999 and 2007. A prominent figure in American television, Chase has won seven Emmy Awards .( more… ) IMDB Character Profile: David Chase Anthony John “Tony” Soprano, Sr. is an Italian-American fictional character and the protagonist on the HBO television drama series The Sopranos, on which he is portrayed by James Gandolfini . The character was conceived by The Sopranos‘ creator and show runner David Chase, who was also largely responsible for the character’s story arc throughout the show’s six seasons. Bobby Boriello portrayed Tony Soprano as a child in one episode and Danny Petrillo played the character as a teenager in three episodes. The character is loosely based on real-life New Jersey mobster Vincent “Vinny Ocean” Palermo (born 1944), who is a former caporegime (capo) and de facto street boss of the DeCavalcante crime family of New Jersey. The DeCavalante Family is widely considered to be the model for the Soprano family; some incidents that the DeCavalcantes were involved in have been incorporated into Sopranos scripts. In the series, Tony begins as a capo in the DiMeo crime family during the first season. Between the first and second seasons, he is promoted to acting boss, a title he retains until the


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, who shot and killed Richie Aprile?

The Sopranos: Season 2 - Wikiquote The Sopranos: Season 2 Jump to: navigation , search The Sopranos ( 1999 – 2007 ) is an American television series, airing on HBO , about a fictional Italian-American Mafia family in Northern New Jersey that is led by mob boss Tony Soprano . Contents Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office Sean Gismonte : You're supposed to push Webistics. Worker: I, I was just givin' them alternatives, shit! Matthew Bevilaqua : Webistics is our pick o' the week. Worker: Why? It's got a three million float, competition's robust, and their technologies' two years behind, your stock's a dog. Matthew Bevilaqua: (Sean and Matt beat the crap out of the worker) You fuckin' think a minute! Manager: Hey, stop that! Hey, I'm still the manager here, this is unacceptable. Where's Moltisanti? I'm gonna make a call if you don't think I know who really runs this operation. Matthew Bevilaqua: Get back in your fuckin' office! (looks around the room) Anybody else got a problem with Webistics??? Christopher Moltisanti: Hey, T! Seven and Seven over here. Whoa, whoa, what’s the matter now? Tony Soprano: What’s the matter? I got a call from Loiaco down at the brokerage. Your two friends beat the shit out of a broker. Two others quit. Christopher Moltisanti: The guy was pushing some other stock. Tony Soprano: It attracts negative attention. Then the two fucks rip off a Porsche Carrera from our own building. Christopher Moltisanti: I’ll call them. Tony Soprano: No, you’ll go down there, now. What did you get your license for, Christopher? Your resume, huh? I’ve been telling you; spend more time down at the brokerage. You’re the SEC Compliance Officer for Christ’s sake. You gotta exercise impulse control. Christopher Moltisanti: Ok, Tony. I’m sorry. Tony Soprano: Okay, alright. Psychiatrist: I watch the news like everyone else. I know who you are, and I saw "Analyze This". I don't need the ramifications that could arise from treating someone like yourself. Tony Soprano: "Analyze This"? Come on, it's a fucking comedy. Christopher Moltisanti: Shut up about that! Adriana La Cerva : Why, they're still gonna kiss your ass. They don't care if you're a junkie. Tony Soprano: You owe me the fuckin' explanation, and you know what I'm talkin' about. Big Pussy Bonpensiero: Yeah, well, remind me Tony, never to get sick again, huh? Remind me, please, never to have a serious illness, because, with you, and Silvio, and Paulie, and all you pricks, weakness could spread as fuckin' treason! Tony Soprano: You know what? Fuck you! I don't wanna hear about your fuckin' back anymore! Who's your fucking boss, huh? Who's your fucking boss? Who gets the explanation? What am I, supposed to trust you? You fuckin' off the reservation cocksucker! Raymond Curto: You heard about Jimmy Altieri, right? Big Pussy Bonpensiero: Yeah, flipped...fuckin' ass hole. Paulie Walnuts: He had two ass holes when they buried 'im. Do Not Resuscitate Bobby Baccilieri : What do you mean? Tony Soprano: What do I mean? I mean get off my car before you flip it over, you fat fuck. Tony Soprano: Talk to me. Jack Massarone : These fuckin' ditsoon activists, they're killin' me. They're picketing my place twenty-four seven. Three days I'm down already. Tony Soprano: Who? Jack Massarone: Ah this hard on, Reverend Herman James, Jr. He's an old song, not enough minorities doing the joint-fitting. Tony Soprano: You were told the joint fitters union is under my uncle's jurisdiction. Jack Massarone: I know. But if you could pave the way for me to talk to your uncle, so he could maybe send some guys down and you know, make it uncomfortable for these people. Like you did with your unions before. Tony Soprano: It's gonna cost you. Jack Massarone: Besides what you're already raping me for those no-show electrician jobs? Tony Soprano: You're not such a fucking citizen when you want a construction bid to go your way, are ya Jack? Jack Massarone: Ok...ok. Take it easy. Tony Soprano: I'll see what I can do. Meantime, call animal control. Watch you don't get followed meetin' me. Black Guy: We wanna ta


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, who plays Adriana La Cerva?

Drea de Matteo - IMDb IMDb Actress Andrea Donna de Matteo, called Drea (pronounced "dray"), was born on January 19, 1972 in Queens, New York, into an affluent family, the youngest of three children and the only girl. She is the daughter of Donna, a playwright and playwriting teacher at HB Studio in New York, and Albert A. De Matteo, a furniture manufacturer. She is of Italian ... See full bio » Born: a list of 40 people created 19 Apr 2011 a list of 44 people created 29 Jun 2011 a list of 34 people created 17 Mar 2013 a list of 27 people created 1 month ago a list of 42 people created 1 week ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Drea de Matteo's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    5 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards  » Known For The Sopranos Adriana La Cerva / Adriana / Hostess (1999-2006)  2015 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) Karla Faye Gideon  2013 Whisper of Fear (TV Movie) Diane Harkin  2013 The Mindy Project (TV Series) Kelsey  2011 CSI: Miami (TV Series) Evelyn Bowers  2010 Running Wilde (TV Series) Didi  1996 Swift Justice (TV Series) Laurie Tuco - Stones (1996) ... Laurie Tuco (as Andrea de Matteo) Hide   2014 The Muthaship (TV Series) Herself  2014 Good Day L.A. (TV Series) Herself  2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Herself  2007 Aperture (TV Series documentary) Herself  2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (TV Movie documentary) Herself  2006 Fashion Rocks (TV Movie) Herself  2005 The View (TV Series) Herself  2005 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Herself  2004-2005 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Herself  2005 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Herself  2004 Rocked with Gina Gershon (TV Series documentary) Herself 1 Interview | 12 Articles | 6 Pictorials | 4 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Alternate Names: Drea De Matteo | Drea DeMatteo | Andrea de Matteo Height: Did You Know? Personal Quote: [on 'The Sopranos'] The reason I thought Big Pussy was the perfect choice when they killed him off is he didn't understand why he was getting killed off. I kept saying to him, 'Man, it's because you're a great actor and you can handle the material and people are going to feel for you because you're going to know how to play it out. And you're kind of vulnerable'. There was a vulnerability to this... See more » Trivia: Gave birth to her 1st child at age 35, a daughter Alabama Gypsy Rose Jennings on November 28, 2007. Child's father is her boyfriend (now ex-fiancé), Shooter Jennings . See more » Star Sign:


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is Uncle Junior Soprano’s first name?

The Sopranos (Series) - TV Tropes The Sopranos You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share "I'm in the waste management business. Everybody immediately assumes you're mobbed up. It's a stereotype, and it's offensive." —Tony Soprano The Sopranos is a deconstructive Criminal Procedural series centered around North Jersey Mob Boss Tony Soprano, who after a panic attack secretly begins seeing a therapist. Hilarious Reality Ensues as his therapy coincides with him sending his troublesome, sociopathic mother Livia into a nursing home when it becomes apparent that she's no longer able to take care of herself. The show focuses on Tony's problematic dual families: his biological family — long-suffering wife Carmela, his straight-A student daughter Meadow, underachiever son A.J., and his equally morally bankrupt sister Janice — and the organized crime family he is involved in, who include his bitter uncle Junior, his 'nephew' (actually his wife's cousin) Christopher, and more. The series ultimately ended with one of the most infamous cases of No Ending ever to air on an American TV show. See the WMG page for various interpretations. Created by David Chase, the Pilot Episode was shot in 1997, the show premiered on the premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999, and ended its original run of six seasons and 86 episodes on June 10, 2007. The Film-Within-The-Show Cleaver has its own work page. This show provides examples of:     open/close all folders      A-G  Abusive Parents : Tony is emotionally manipulated and terrorized by his difficult mother throughout his childhood and well into his adult life. One notable incident featured his mother threatening to stick a fork in his eye when he was only ten years old. Tony's father was outwardly friendly, but also a manipulative sociopath who indoctrinated his son into violent crime and the mob. It's implied that the various degrees of emotional manipulation and terror Tony suffered under his parents is what turned him into the violent sociopath that heads the New Jersey crime families. Oddly enough, Tony manages to become a better father to his kids than his parents ever were to him (despite being an aforementioned violent sociopath), and his children turn out relatively nice and normal, even if they have a few issues of their own. Christopher in Season 1 when he suffers a mock execution . Reversed later in Season 5 when Tony is about to kill him and Chris doesn't back down from an accusation. Lorraine Calluzzo offers to blow the Leotardo brothers during what turns out to be a mock execution. Matthew Bevilaqua's last action was to pitifully beg for his life . Tony wasn't moved. Alas, Poor Yorick : Christopher holds a skull this way when he is relocating the bones of an old murder. Alas, Poor Villain : In a rare occurrence, Johnny Sack is given a touching and empathic death scene, dying after a long illness and surrounded by his anguished family. The show makes a point about a broken mobster dying of cancer is still a human being, a father and a husband. In-universe, even the mobsters who felt betrayed by the man mourn his loss and honor his memory. All Girls Want Bad Boys : Played straight for almost all the female characters. Played with Melfi, who feels an unhealthy attraction to Tony but is able to fight it off. All Psychology Is Freudian : Played with. Tony Soprano cites Sigmund Freud (whom he learned about in his "semester and a half" of college) to explain to Melfi that he understands therapy "as a concept", but the show deals with psychology a lot, and it really isn't here. Often called the most accurate fictional depiction of what actually happens in therapy. Tony however is diagnosed with a compelling Freudian Excuse and Freud is also the Trope Codifier for Oedipus Complex , one of the Freudian Excuses mentioned often by Melfi despite Tony's repulsion. Aluminum Christmas Trees : In-universe; Christopher thinks the Cuban Missile Crisis was a fictional event made up for the film Thirteen Days . Amoral Attorney : Neil Mink and Ha


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is the title of the Christopher Moltisanti’s film which premiered in 2007 at a private screening?

The Sopranos: Last Season (Gangsters Inc's: Real Deal Forum) Title: The Sopranos: Last Season Description: Reality and fiction Simen - July 14, 2006 11:38 PM (GMT) I just cant wait for the 6th seson to come on dvd. (In Norway) Well its alitle too long between every seson, so if u got any other shows u would recomend kinda like Sopranos, then please do. Anyway what do you think about the show? Dobermann - July 22, 2006 09:58 PM (GMT) Awesome show,very real... GangstersInc - July 30, 2006 11:34 AM (GMT) Other shows "like the Sopranos": The Wire. It is also from HBO, it focusses on black organized crime and the detectives trying to catch them. Very good show. Season 2 of The Wire also focusses on Greek organized crime. I didnt like Sopranos S6 that much. Season 5 was much better. Of course this season 6 was part one of a two part season so I'll wait with my full judgement until I've seen S6 part 2 (or season 7, whatever you wanna call it lol.) GangstersInc - August 15, 2006 10:28 AM (GMT) "Sopranos" Bags a Baldwin by Gina Serpe Aug 8, 2006, 12:35 PM PT Daniel Baldwin is getting ready to play a supporting role in one of the world's most famous families. You could say it's a part he's been preparing for his entire life. The Sopranos is continuing its experiment in authenticity by hiring actors with real-life rap sheets, signing Baldwin up for a recurring role in the final season of the Emmy-winning drama series. According to the trades, Alec's little bro will play himself in the HBO hit, starring in the gangster horror flick produced by would-be filmmaker Christopher (Michael Imperioli). In introducing the fictional project to investors in last season's premiere episode, Christopher described the movie as "Saw meets Godfather 2," saying the story centered on "a wiseguy with a big mouth and bigger dreams." Chistropher subsequently flew to Hollywood and tried to convince Ben Kingsley (appearing as himself) to take the role. But Sir Ben turned it down. Enter Baldwin. Production on The Sopranos' final eight-episode run kicked off last month following lengthy, contentious and at times production-threatening negotiations between producers and the cast. Actual shooting is slated to begin in three weeks. There's no word on how many of the remaining episodes Baldwin will appear in, though he's no stranger to the small-screen grind. He starred on Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993 to '95, and has since starred in a series of best forgotten flicks. Most recently, the black sheep Baldwin wrapped up production on a pair of independent dramas, Searching for Mickey Fish and Double Tap. Lately, the actor is better known for the drama taking place off screen. In April, the trouble-prone Baldwin was busted for cocaine possession after police, responding to a noise complaint, entered his Santa Monica motel room and allegedly found him holding a drug pipe and a "small amount" of coke. He spent the night in jail and was released the next day on $10,000 bail, though prosecutors have since opted not to file any felony charges against him. Last month, he again ran afoul of the law, when Los Angeles police spotted him weaving in and out of traffic before running a red light and smashing his rented Ford Thunderbird into two parked cars while driving 80 miles per hour in a 30-mph zone. Police officials are continuing follow-up investigations on the incident, though as the case has yet to be sent to the city attorney's office for review, no charges have been filed. GangstersInc - August 15, 2006 10:30 AM (GMT) CONTAINS SPOILERS REGARDING SEASON 6 "Sopranos" Bodyguard Ducks Jail Aug 14, 2006, 12:00 PM PT Looks like Tony Soprano's enforcer has no problem singing to prosecutors. Louis Gross, the 23-year-old actor who played the mob boss' beefy bodyguard Perry Annunziata last season on The Sopranos, will not face jail time for a criminal mischief charge stemming from an April break-in incident. The small-screen tough was arrested last spring after a woman claimed he broke into her house, smashing a door to allegedly collect some of his belongings there.


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is the name of the nursing home in which Tony Soprano’s mother Livia lived?

Livia Soprano - The Sopranos Characters - ShareTV Season 1 / Episode 11: - Nobody Knows Anything Carmela Soprano: You know, Ma, your son loves you very much. He worries all the time. And he felt bad that you didn't come to the open house. I don't care if you think it's disrespectful, but I want you to cut the drama. It's killing Tony. Livia Soprano: What are you talking about? Carmela Soprano: I'm talking about this. This "poor mother, nobody loves me" victim crap. It is textbook manipulation. And I hate seeing Tony so upset over it. Livia Soprano: I know how to talk to people. Carmela Soprano: I am a mother too, don't forget. You know the power that you have. And you use it like a pro. Livia Soprano: Power? What power? I don't have power! I'm a shut-in! Carmela Soprano: You're bigger than life. You are his mother. I don't think for one second that you don't know what you're doing to him. Livia Soprano: Who me? Me? What did I do? Season 1 / Episode 7: - Down Neck Tony Soprano: Maybe this was his chance to get out. I know Dad was no choir boy, but maybe with a little bit of support... Livia Soprano: Oh, Mr. Sensitive now. Well, if it bothers you, maybe you better talk to a psychiatrist. [walks away] Tony Soprano: Whoa, what are you talkin' about, a psychiatrist? Livia Soprano: Well, that's what people do when they're lookin' for somebody to blame for their life, isn't it? Tony Soprano: You're a real stone player, aren't you, Ma? You threatened to smother his children. Livia Soprano: What does that mean? Tony Soprano: You know, everyone thought Dad was the ruthless one. But I gotta hand it to you. If you'd been born after those feminists, you woulda been the real gangster. Livia Soprano: I don't know what you're talking about! [walks away] Tony Soprano: You listen to me now. Before you do any more serious damage to yourself or your grandchildren's inheritance, you're gonna stop living alone, right now. Livia Soprano: I'm not going to that nursing home. Tony Soprano: Green Grove is a retirement community! And it's more like a hotel at Captain Teeb's! Livia Soprano: Who's he? Tony Soprano: A captain that owns luxury hotels or something, I don't know. That's not the point. The point is, I talked to Mrs. DiCaprio over there and she says she's got a corner suite available with a woods view. It's available now, but it's gonna go fast. Livia Soprano: Of course it's available, somebody died! Tony Soprano: Oh, Ma, you gotta stop! You gotta stop with this black poison cloud all the time! 'Cause I can't take it anymore! Livia Soprano: Oh, poor you! Tony Soprano: You know, I got problems at work, I got problems at home, I got a friend whose been diagnosed with cancer. Most parents would be grateful if their yuppie children put as much thought into this as I did. Livia Soprano: I'm not going to that place. Tony Soprano: Then I will go to court and I will get a durable power of attorney over you and I will place you there. Livia Soprano: Then kill me now. Go on now, go into the ham, and take the carving knife and stab me, here, here, now, please! It would hurt me less than what you just said. Tony Soprano: You know, I know seniors that are inspired!


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is the first name of Tony and Carmela’s daughter?


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what did Janice Soprano change her name to after joining an ashram in Los Angeles?

The Sopranos | Watch The Sopranos Episodes! CLICK HERE!   This series revolves around the life, family and associates of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). Tony is an Italian-American, New Jersey-based mobster, who is the capodecina (this means a high-ranking, fully initiated Mafia member of a crime family that heads a “crew” of soldiers or “the muscle of their family”, has major influence and social status within the organization, and reports directly to a boss or underboss) of the DiMeo crime family.    Tony, in addition to his Mafia exploits, is also a husband and father. He and his wife Carmela (Edie Falco), have a difficult relationship due to many factors, not the least of which is his refusal to stay faithful. They have two children, a daughter named Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), and a son named Anthony Junior (Robert Iler). There are also many extended family members who play an important part in Tony’s daily life. His mother Livia (Nancy Marchand) and his sister Janice (Aida Turturro). His uncle Corrado “Junior” Soprano (Dominic Chianese), his cousin Tony Blundetto (Steve Buscemi), and his protégé and cousin by marriage, (although he is sometimes referred to as his nephew), Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli). In addition to his family members, there are also his “family” members. Richie Aprile (David Proval), Bobby “Bacala” Baccalieri, (Steven R. Schirripa), Vito Spatafore (Joseph R. Gannascoli), Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano), and Eugene Pontecorvo (Robert Funaro).   Other friends include Charmaine Bucco (Kathrine Narducci), Herman “Hesh” Rabkin (Jerry Adler), Angie Bonpensiero (Toni Kalem), Adriana La Cerva (Drea de Matteo), Rosalie Aprile (Sharon Angela), and Artie (John Ventimiglia). As well as certain members of the New York-based, Lupertazzi crime family, who are not friends but have a significant effect on his life. John “Johnny Sack” Sacramoni (Vince Curatola), “Little” Carmine Lupertazzi, Jr. (Ray Abruzzo) and Phil Leotardo (Frank Vincent).   Last but certainly not least is his psychiatrist, Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco). An Italian-American woman whom Tony starts seeing due to a recent panic attack and regular bouts of depression. Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini)-Tony is a capodecina for the DiMeo crime family, (he later becomes a street boss), a father, husband and a man who constantly has problems of one kind or another on his mind. He met his wife Carmela (Edie Falco), while they were still in high school, and though he does still love her, finds it impossible to resist the lure of having sexual relations with countless other women. He has basically a loveless relationship with his mother, Livia Soprano (Nancy Marchand), who he depicts as being a joyless woman with a cruel nature. His father, “Johnny Boy” Soprano (Joseph Siravo), was also a member of the Mafia and involved his children, not only in his life of crime, but also to cover his lies and narcissistic behavior. Tony had a bond of sorts with his father, but not exactly what one would call a father and son type relationship. His father died in 1986 from emphysema. He has two sisters, Janice (Aida Turturro), and Barbara (Nicole Burdette and Danielle Di Vecchio). He is closer to Janice than to Barbara but neither relationship is perfect. He has two children, Meadow and Anthony (A.J.), and he is in many ways a loving father. And unlike his father before him, he tries to hide the fact that he leads a criminal life, and does not include his children in his exploits. He also tends to alienate his children at times due to his over-protective behavior, and his fears and worries about how their lives will turn out. Tony also loves sports (the New York Yankees and the New York Jets in particular), betting, fishing and golfing. Strangely enough, he has a great love of animals, and also enjoys history, especially the World War II era. He is also short-tempered, depressed, a violent sociopath, and given to panic attacks that at times are so severe that he passes out from them. All these problems combined are what finally compel him to seek therapy