In which year did the 'Easter Rising' in Dublin begin on Easter Monday, April 24th?

The Easter Rising begins in Dublin - Apr 24, 1916 - HISTORY.com The Easter Rising begins in Dublin Share this: The Easter Rising begins in Dublin Author The Easter Rising begins in Dublin URL Publisher A+E Networks Around noon on Easter Monday of 1916, some 1,600 Irish nationalists–members of the Irish Volunteers–launch the so-called Easter Rising in Dublin, seizing a number of official buildings and calling on all Irish patriots to resist the bonds of British control. Since the outbreak of World War I, the leading Irish nationalist, Sir Roger Casement, had pressed the German government to see the potential benefit of an Irish rebellion against British rule. Consequently, on April 2, the German merchant ship Aud was sent to the Atlantic coast of Ireland, loaded with some 20,000 rifles and 1 million rounds of ammunition bound for the hands of the Easter rebels. Before the Aud reached its destination, however, a British ship intercepted it, and the crew members of the Aud scuttled the ship with all its cargo. When Casement himself traveled from Germany to Tralee Bay, also on the Atlantic coast, three weeks later, he was put ashore by the Germans on an inflatable raft. He was subsequently arrested, tried and executed for treason by the British authorities. Meanwhile, plans for the Easter Rising had gone ahead without Casement or German help. Due to last-minute uncertainty, however, one of its leaders canceled the orders for mobilization on the Saturday before the planned uprising—because of this only 1,600 of an expected 5,000 participants gathered at Liberty Hall on April 24 to march towards the center of Dublin. There, they seized the post office, several court buildings, St. Stephen’s Green and several other locations. From the steps of the post office, the rebels declared Ireland an independent republic, stating that We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland, and to the unfettered control of Irish destinies, to be sovereign and indefeasible. Despite the rebels’ hopes, the public did not rise to support them, and they were quickly crushed by the police and government forces sent against them, among them some newly recruited troops bound for service in World War I. Sixty-four rebels were killed during the struggle, along with 134 troops and policeman, and at least 200 civilians were injured in the crossfire. Fifteen of the uprising’s leaders were eventually executed; a sixteenth, Eamon de Valera, was saved from a death sentence because he was an American citizen. Even in its failure, the Easter Rising and the continued volatility of the so-called Irish question demonstrated the thwarted desires for self-determination that still bubbled beneath the surface in Great Britain, as in many countries in Europe, even as the larger matter of international warfare superseded them for the moment. Related Videos


Following the awarding of city status to St. Asaph earlier this year, there are now six cities in Wales. Which city is first alphabetically?

Wales Wales Motto: “Cymru am byth” ( Welsh ) “Wales Forever” or “Long live Wales” Location of  Wales  (dark green) – in Europe   (green & dark grey) – in the United Kingdom   (green) Status  ( listen) ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain . [8] It is bordered by England to the east , the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous, with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate . Welsh national identity emerged among the Celtic Britons after the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales is regarded as one of the modern Celtic nations . Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ‘s death in 1282 marked the completion of Edward I of England ‘s conquest of Wales, though Owain Glyndŵr briefly restored independence to Wales in the early 15th century. The whole of Wales was annexed by England and incorporated within the English legal system under the Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542 . Distinctive Welsh politics developed in the 19th century. Welsh Liberalism , exemplified in the early 20th century by Lloyd George , was displaced by the growth of socialism and the Labour Party . Welsh national feeling grew over the century; Plaid Cymru was formed in 1925 and the Welsh Language Society in 1962. Established under the Government of Wales Act 1998 , the National Assembly for Wales holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters . At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution , development of the mining and metallurgical industries transformed the country from an agricultural society into an industrial nation; the South Wales Coalfield ‘s exploitation caused a rapid expansion of Wales’ population. Two-thirds of the population live in south Wales , mainly in and around Cardiff (the capital), Swansea and Newport , and in the nearby valleys . Now that the country’s traditional extractive and heavy industries have gone or are in decline, Wales’ economy depends on the public sector , light and service industries and tourism . Wales’ 2010 gross value added (GVA) was £45.5 billion (£15,145 per head, 74.0% of the average for the UK, and the lowest GVA per head in Britain). Although Wales closely shares its political and social history with the rest of Great Britain, and the vast majority of the population speaks English , the country has retained a distinct cultural identity and is officially bilingual . Over 560,000 Welsh language speakers live in Wales, and the language is spoken by a majority of the population in parts of the north and west. From the late 19th century onwards, Wales acquired its popular image as the “land of song”, in part due to the eisteddfod tradition. At many international sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup , Rugby World Cup and the Commonwealth Games , Wales has its own national teams, though at the Olympic Games , Welsh athletes compete as part of a Great Britain team . Rugby union is seen as a symbol of Welsh identity and an expression of national consciousness. Contents 16 External links Etymology The English words “Wales” and “Welsh” derive from the same Germanic root (singular Walh , plural Walha), which was itself derived from the name of the Celtic tribe known to the Romans as Volcae and which came to refer indiscriminately to all Celts and, later, to all inhabitants of the Roman Empire. The Old English -speaking Anglo-Saxons came to use the term Wælisc when referring to the Celtic Britons in particular, and Wēalas when referring to their lands. [9] The modern names for some Continental European lands (e.g. Wallonia and Wallachia ) and peoples (e.g. the Vlachs via a borrowing into Old Church Slavonic ) have a similar etymology. [9] [10] [11] [12] Historically in Britain , the words were not restricted to modern Wales or to


The SI unit of Magnetic Flux is named after which German who lived from 1804 to 1891?

Weber - definition of Weber by The Free Dictionary Weber - definition of Weber by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Weber  (wĕb′ər, vā′bər) n. Abbr. Wb The SI-derived unit of magnetic flux, equal to the flux that produces an electromotive force of one volt in a conducting loop when the flux is uniformly reduced to zero within one second. See Table at measurement . [After Wilhelm Eduard Weber (1804-1891), German physicist.] Weber (German ˈveːbər) n 1. (Biography) Baron Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von (karl maˈriːa ˈfriːdrɪç ɛrnst fɔn). 1786–1826, German composer and conductor. His three romantic operas are Der Freischütz (1821), Euryanthe (1823), and Oberon (1826) 2. (Biography) Ernst Heinrich (ɛrnst ˈhainrɪç). 1795–1878, German physiologist and anatomist. He introduced the psychological concept of the just noticeable difference between stimuli 3. (Biography) Max (maks). 1864–1920, German economist and sociologist, best known for The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1904–05) 4. (Biography) Wilhelm Eduard (ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈeːduart). 1804–91, German physicist, who conducted research into electricity and magnetism weber (ˈveɪbə) n (Units) the derived SI unit of magnetic flux; the flux that, when linking a circuit of one turn, produces in it an emf of 1 volt as it is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in one second. 1 weber is equivalent to 108 maxwells. Symbol: Wb [C20: named after W. E. Weber] web•er (ˈwɛb ər, ˈveɪ bər) n. the SI unit of magnetic flux and magnetic pole strength, equal to a flux that produces an electromotive force of one volt in a single turn of wire when the flux is uniformly reduced to zero in a period of one second; 108 maxwells. Abbr.: Wb [1875–80; after W. E. Weber ] We•ber (ˈveɪ bər for 1-3,5; ˈwɛb ər for 4 ) n. 1. Ernst Heinrich, 1795–1878, German physiologist. 2. Baron Karl Maria Friedrich Ernst von, 1786–1826, German composer. 3. Max, 1864–1920, German sociologist and political economist. 4. Max, 1881–1961, U.S. painter, born in Russia. 5. Wilhelm Eduard, 1804–91, German physicist (brother of E. H.). ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


Which symbol on a musical score raises the pitch by one semitone?

Music Notation Symbols Music Notation Symbols Clefs - Notes and Rests - Accidentals - Relationships - Dynamics - Accents - Repeats   Music Notation consists of a collection of music symbols that are used to better define the structure of a musical composition. These musical symbols will tell us the pitch that a song is played in, (clefs), the key that it is played using a key signature composed of sharps and flats, a pitch change in the composition, (sharps and flats), and where the silences between the notes are to be played, (rests). Some of theses music symbols also tell us where,and when to emphasize, or de-emphasize a particular segment of the music ,        ( accents , dynamics), or when to play a passage more than once, (repeats). There are different types of clefs, rests, dynamics, accents, accidentals and repeat symbols used in music notation, each one having a unique characteristic, and their use depends on what the composer wishes to accomplish in his musical score.   CLEFS   A Clef (from the French for "key") is a musical symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes. Placed on one of the lines at the beginning of the staff, it indicates the name and pitch of the notes on that line. This line serves as a reference point by which the names of the notes on any other line or space of the staff may be determined. The two clefs that we most commonly use today are the G clef or treble clef, and the F clef or bass clef. G clef (Treble Clef) - The center of the spiral defines the line or space upon which it rests as the pitch range of the composition C clef (Alto Clef) - This clef points to the line (or space, rarely) representing middle C F clef (Bass Clef) - The line or space between the dots in this clef denotes the pitch range Octave Clef - Treble and bass clefs can also be modified by octave numbers Neutral Clef - Used for pitch-less instruments, such as some of those used for percussion   NOTES AND RESTS   A Rest is an interval of silence in a piece of music, marked by a sign indicating the length of the pause. Each rest symbol corresponds with a particular note value Multi-Measure Rest - Indicates the number of measures in a resting part depending upon the number over the rest Double Bar Line - Used at changes in key signature, major changes in style or tempo, or to separate 2 phrases of music Dotted Bar Line - Divides long measures into shorter segments for ease of reading Beamed Notes -Beams connect and emphasize quavers, (1/8 notes), and shorter note values Ledger Lines - Used to extend the staff to pitches that fall above or below it Breath Mark - In a score, this symbol tells the performer to make a slight pause   ACCIDENTALS   An accidental is a note whose pitch is not a member of a scale or mode indicated by the most recently applied key signature. In musical notation, the symbols used to mark such notes, sharps, flats, and natural, may also be called accidentals. An accidental sign raises or lowers the following note from its normal pitch, usually by a semitone, although microtonal music may use "fractional" accidental signs, and one occasionally sees double sharps or flats, which raise or lower the indicated note by a whole tone. Accidentals apply within the measure and octave in which they appear and modify the pitch of the notes that follow them on the same staff         unless cancelled by an another accidental. Demiflat - Lowers the pitch of a note by one quarter tone Flat - Lowers the pitch of a note by one semitone, or one half step Flat-and-a-Half - Lowers the pitch of a note by three quarter tones Double Flat - Lowers the pitch of a note by two chromatic semitones, or one whole step Natural - Cancels a previous accidental, or modifies the pitch of a sharp or flat as defined by the prevailing key signature Demisharp - Raises the pitch of a note by one quarter tone Sharp - Raises the pitch of a note by one semitone Sharp-and-a-Half - Raises the pitch of a note by three quarter tones Double Sharp - Raises the pitch of a note by two chromatic semito


Which river can be crossed using the Scotswood Bridge or the Shields Ferry?

River Tyne from Dunston to North Shields » North East Film Archive River Tyne from Dunston to North Shields C.1965 | Film No. 20961 Comments An amateur film showing views along the Tyne from Dunston in Gateshead to North Shields filmed from locations on both sides of the river. The film includes footage of both the rivers Derwent and Team as well as views of Dunston B Power Station in Gateshead and Vickers-Armstrong factory in Scotswood. The film also features footage of both urban decay and modern housing development especially along Scotswood Road and a ferry journey from Newcastle to North Shields. The film opens on a meadow with the Dunston B Power Station in the distance. A Volkswagen Beetle is parked on a grassy hillside overlooking a complex of building. A series of farm buildings are built on the hillside behind the complex. In between them is an electricity pylon. General view of the Derwenthaugh Staithes and the Vickers Armstrong factory across the river in Scotswood. The camera pans downstream to show the mouth of the river Derwent. A cargo train travels across the Derwenthaugh Railway Bridge. A second train passes along another railway line down an embankment. A number of wagons are parked in a line between the two railway lines. General view looking down the river Derwent showing a quayside on one side and a building on the other. Further along more buildings are built along both shores. General views of the Derwenthaugh Railway Bridge crossing the river Derwent. Looking upstream from the river Derwent is the Vickers Armstrong factory and the Derwenthaugh Staithes. The Scotswood Chain Bridge can be seen in the distance. General view of a factory yard with rail tracks leading into it. A railway signal box stands beside a series of rail tracks leading towards the Dunston B Power Station. A man stands beside the railway line in front of the signal box. Electricity pylons lead down a hillside through a meadow. There are views along the Tyne Valley showing the Dunston B Power Station in the near distance. General views of the surrounding Tyne Valley from as seen from a field. General view of a woodland path. A man on a motorbike stands at the top of the path near a road as a tractor drives past. General view of houses in a new development overlooking an urban area. A road beside the river leads towards the Dunston B Power Station. A pile of scrap metal stands beside it. General view looking upstream shows the Dunston B Power Station and a cargo ship is moored in the middle of river. The camera pans downstream to show two Royal Navy ships moored alongside the Vickers Armstrong factory. Two additional cargo ships are moored in the river across from the CWS Flour Mill. There are also views of the quayside beside the mill. Two wooden barges are moored alongside a wooden jetty. A number of high rise flats in Newcastle can be seen from a piece of derelict ground. A metal bridge crosses the River Team which is at low tide. General view of five high rise flats across the river in Newcastle as seen from derelict land beside the Dunston Staithes. There are views around the staiths. The film cuts to the roof of The Sycamores high rise flat at Cruddas Park. There are views across to The Willow and The Beeches high rise blocks and St Stephen's Church. The camera follows the river downstream past the Vickers-Armstrong factory along Scotswood Road and the Elswick lead works. Across the river can be seen the CWS Flour Mill and the Dunston Staith. Looking east from The Sycamores is a new housing development with designed pathways surrounded by traditional streets. Two conveyors criss-cross between two factories. Makeshift allotment sheds are built on a piece of land beside the Elswick lead works; the tower in the background. General view of an empty Newcastle quayside across from the Dunston Staithes Oil drums are laid on the Newcastle bank of the river. General views of a Derwenthaugh Staithes and the Dunston B Power Station on the Gateshead side of the river. Dock leaves grow out of a piece of earth. General view of a wooden je


French actress Catherine Deneuve was the second wife of which photographer?

Catherine Deneuve (Actress) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Catherine Deneuve Female Born Oct 22, 1943 Catherine Deneuve is a French actress. She gained recognition for her portrayal of aloof and mysterious beauties in films such as Repulsion (1965) and Belle de jour (1967). Deneuve was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1993 for her performance in Indochine; she won CÃ©sar Awards for that film and The Last Metro (1980).…  Read More related links Older Woman, Younger Man? A 'valid Comic Idea' To Woody Allen Yahoo News - May 11, 2016 ' After unveiling his latest film, \"Cafe Society\", in Cannes, featuring a love story between a young woman and powerful older man, Allen was asked if he would ever consider switching the roles -- something still somewhat taboo on the big screen. As if to inspire him, French film queen Catherine Deneuve, 72, drew a standing ovation for a long and passionate kiss with French actor Laurent Lafitte, 42, on stage at the opening of the festival. Allen has had a turbulent personal lif... The Most Memorable Celebrity Ponytails Through The Decades Huffington Post - Jan 14, 2016 ' The ponytail doesn\'t get the respect that it\'s due. It may be a pretty straightforward hairstyle, but the versatility of this look proves why it has remained popular throughout history.Â   Fifties actresses Sandra Dee and Audrey Hepburn sported ponytail hairstyles that are perfect for shoulder-length locks. There\'s no need to look further than Catherine Deneuve for voluminous pony inspiration. And we all know that Ariana Grande learned her high ponytail tricks from the orig... Fashion It Girl Sabine Ghanem Dishes On Her Personal Style And Impossibly Chic Wardrobe. Huffington Post - Nov 04, 2015 'Jewelry designer Sabine G came on the scene just two years ago and has rapidly gained attention not only for her jewels, but for her flawless style and the jet-set company she keeps. Profiles by Vogue, W and Harper\'s Bazaar have immortalized her as a veritable fashion darling. But perhaps she is best known for her nuptials this past May to Joseph Getty which took place over the course of a weekend in Rome. Lavish parties and Liaisons Dangereux costumes headlined the festivities in advance o... Film Clip: 'in The Name Of My Daughter' Wall Street Journal - May 14, 2015 'Watch a film clip from \"In the Name of My Daughter,\" starring Guillaume Canet, Catherine Deneuve and AdÃ¨le Haenel. Photo: Cohen Media Group' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Catherine Deneuve. CHILDHOOD 1943 Birth Born on October 22, 1943. TEENAGE 1957 13 Years Old Deneuve made her film debut in 1957 and first came to prominence in Jacques Demy's 1964 musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, before going on to star for Polanski in Repulsion (1965) and for BuÃ±uel in Belle de Jour (1967) and Tristana (1970). … Read More She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for Belle de Jour, and the Academy Award for Best Actress for Indochine. She also won the 1998 Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for Place VendÃ´me, and the 2002 Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival for 8 Women. Other films include Scene of the Crime (1986), My Favourite Season (1993) and Potiche (2010). Her English-language films include The April Fools (1969), Hustle (1975), The Hunger (1983) and Dancer in the Dark (2000). Read Less TWENTIES 1964 20 Years Old …  Deneuve was born Catherine Fabienne DorlÃ©ac in Paris, France, the daughter of French stage actors Maurice DorlÃ©ac and RenÃ©e Simonot. Deneuve has two sisters, FranÃ§oise DorlÃ©ac (an actress, who died in a car crash in 1967, aged 25) and Sylvie DorlÃ©ac (born 14 December 1946), as well as a maternal half-sister, Danielle, whom their mother had out of wedlock in 1937 with Aime Clariond, but who was later adopted by Maurice and took his surname. Deneuve was her mother's maiden name, which she chose for her stage name, in order to differentiate herself from her sisters. Deneuve attended Catholic schools.

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How many valves are there on a (standard) trumpet?

Trumpet Schmumpet The purpose of this text and the accompanying chart is to increase, in a small way, understanding of certain properties of cornets and trumpets and especially to reduce misunderstandings that persist long after rational observation should have overcome conventional wisdom.  Perhaps it is because of the fact that these are instruments of art and personal expression that it is easy to ignore empirical data and instead discuss mysterious qualities based on the perceptions that we have and anecdotal observations that we make of the device in our hands.  It is an understandable desire to boil down a complex subject to understandable variables.  Many excellent articles have been written on acoustics of trumpets and cornets.  I’ve appreciated the scientific approach, but even as the subject is being covered competently, there always seems to be a cloak of mystery just beyond the variables controlled for in the articles.   Inaccuracies creep in, in the form of a misleading phrase or word or in the interpretation of data.   Intentionally or not, assumptions are made regarding characteristics of trumpet acoustics that may or may not be affected by the variables being discussed.  I expect that these topics will not warrant more thorough scientific study so we must continue studying the subject as best we can.  While trying to make sense of our experience, it is just too tempting to apply the data without a direct correlation. A good example that is very common in the discussion of trumpet characteristics is the acoustical properties of “air flow”.  Acoustics are being confused with aerodynamics.  Many trumpet players, using their perception of “air flow”, think that they can predict the bore measurement by playing an unfamiliar instrument.  My experience with players of all kinds is that it isn’t possible and this is a good example of a discussion of trumpet design getting confused by the player’s physical experience.  If the bore size was the only measurable difference from an instrument familiar to the player this would be a rational discussion and I don’t want to overstate this concept.  I’m quite sure that to an accomplished player, there is a perceptible difference between two trumpets of different bore sizes that are otherwise identical.  However, I’ve had more than one good trumpet player tell me that they couldn’t use a Conn Connstelation model trumpet because the bore is too large and they don’t have the endurance that they have on a medium large bore trumpet.  In reality, this and the famous Conn 22B have a bore measurement of .438” which is smaller than almost all trumpets models being made today.  I assume that the perception of a large bore is both visual (the bell rim diameter is larger than almost all other trumpets at 5 1/8” and the curve of the main tubing is very wide) and acoustical in that most of Conn’s designs from that time period were surprisingly efficient.  Other players perceive these trumpets as very easy to play and, as such, find endurance on them excellent.  It would seem to me that the most rational approach to trumpet (cornet) design would be to find the instrument that works best for the player and his circumstances without regard to measurements. Pertinent to this essay, and often mentioned in articles and discussions on trumpet and cornet, is the comparison of the acoustical properties including timbre of cylindrical (trumpet) compared with conical (cornet) instruments.  A quick look at this chart demonstrates that this is a misconception to begin with.   The chart shows length, in inches, of the main tubing making up various trumpets and cornets, listed by make and model.  I tried to include instruments that were popular or common in their own era and considered to be good instruments.  These are all Bb instruments excepting the last two, which are trumpets in G.  In the case of high pitch instruments (old band pitch usually around A=452Hz), I measured only the high pitch set up, since that is the primary design in these cases.  The first column lists the conical portion, which


Which actor, one of the stars of the t.v. series 'New Tricks' was the first to play the innkeeper 'Thenardier' in 'Les Miserables' in 1985?

Alun Armstrong - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Soundtrack Alun Armstrong was born on July 17, 1946 in Annfield Plain, County Durham, England as Robert Alun Armstrong. He is an actor, known for New Tricks (2003), Braveheart (1995) and The Mummy Returns (2001). He has been married to Susan J. Bairstow since 1977. They have three children. See full bio » Born: a list of 200 people created 23 Dec 2011 a list of 294 people created 11 Mar 2013 a list of 21 people created 02 Jul 2013 a list of 300 people created 13 Nov 2015 a list of 37 people created 2 weeks ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Alun Armstrong's work have you seen? User Polls 2 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  2017 Prime Suspect 1973 (TV Series) Clifford Bentley - The Disciple (2016) ... Lord Benton - Wolves (2016) ... Lord Benton  2016 Dark Angel (TV Mini-Series) George Stott  2016 Comedy Playhouse (TV Series) Roger  2014 Downton Abbey (TV Series) Stowell  2012 Lost Buoys (Video short) Man  2010 A Passionate Woman (TV Series) Donald  2004 When I'm Sixty-Four (TV Movie) Jim - Episode #1.1 (2002) ... Richard Bolton  2002 Bedtime (TV Series)  2000 Challenger: Go for Launch (TV Movie documentary) Narrator  1996 Brazen Hussies (TV Movie) Jimmy Hardcastle  1996 Breaking the Code (TV Movie) Mick Ross  1996 Witness Against Hitler (TV Movie) Pastor Harold Poelchau  1989-1994 Screen One (TV Series) Charlie Foster / Evans / Det Supt Frank Burroughs  1993 Goggle Eyes (TV Mini-Series) Gerald Faulkner  1992 Inspector Morse (TV Series) Superintendent Holdsby  1990 The Widowmaker (TV Movie) Dad  1988 Number 27 (TV Movie) Murray Lester  1988 The Storyteller (TV Series) Troll  1985 Number One (TV Movie) Blackpool Sergeant  1984 The House (TV Movie) Mr. Smeth  1984 Sharing Time (TV Series) Luke  1980 Armchair Thriller (TV Series) Trahearne  1979 Measure for Measure (TV Movie) Provost  1973-1978 Play for Today (TV Series) Mr. Briggs / First docker / Michael Biddle  1977 Centre Play (TV Series) Richard Clewes  1975-1977 The Squirrels (TV Series) Sweeney / Jim  1976 The New Avengers (TV Series) Private George Harris  1975 The Sweeney (TV Series) Peter Jenner  1975 Public Eye (TV Series) Vince Gregson  1974 Father Brown (TV Series) Joe  1974 Second City Firsts (TV Series) Ken  1974 Sporting Scenes (TV Series) Bernie  1973 Armchair 30 (TV Series) Glazier  1973 Hunter's Walk (TV Series) Lorry Driver  1972 Full House (TV Series) Geordie Gilroy  1972 New Scotland Yard (TV Series) Ray Davies  1971 Advent of Steam (TV Series) Hedley - Aftermath (1963) ... Teddy Boy (as Alan Armstrong) Hide   2010 Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (TV Movie) (performer: "One Day More (Encore)" - uncredited)  2004-2009 New Tricks (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes) - Shadow Show (2009) ... (performer: "The ABC Minors' Song" - uncredited) - Good Work Rewarded (2004) ... (performer: "Jaws" - uncredited)  1995 Great Performances (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Les Misérables in Concert (1995) ... (performer: "Master Of The House", "Beggars at the Feast") Hide   2012 This Love (Short) (very special thanks) Hide   2009 Little Dorrit: An Insight (Video documentary short) Himself - 'Flintwinch'  2001 Extinct (TV Series documentary) Narrator  2000 7Up 2000 (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Narrator (voice)  1999 The Making of 'Aristocrats' (TV Short documentary) Himself  1992 Animating Shakespeare (TV Movie documentary) Himself (uncredited)  1984 The Book Tower (TV Series) Himself - Presenter / Himself  1983 Journey to Krull (Video documentary short) Himself / Torquil (uncredited) Personal Details Other Works: He played Thenardier in Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's musical, "Les Miserables," at the Palace Theatre in London, England with Roger Allam (played Javert), Michael Ball (played Marius), David Burt (played Enjolras), Rebecca Caine (played Cosette), Beverley Klein (played Crone), Paul Leonard (played Combeferre), ... See more » Publicity Listings: 1 Interview | 1 Article | See more » Alternate Names:


Which fish is used in the dish 'gravlax' (or 'gravadlax')?

THE MINIMALIST; Gravlax Without Fear: A Stunning Dish Just Looks Hard - The New York Times The New York Times Food |THE MINIMALIST; Gravlax Without Fear: A Stunning Dish Just Looks Hard Search Continue reading the main story MOST chefs jazz gravlax up with sauces and side dishes -- how else could they justify charging $12 a plate? But this salt-cured fish dish, with its intense orange color and meltingly tender texture, is brilliant on its own or with just a few drops of lemon or mild vinegar. And even a kitchen novice can make it at home. It wasn't always so easy. The first time I made gravlax, almost 20 years ago, it was a major production. I had to order a whole salmon, which cost me $50, and have it specially filleted. Carefully following a recipe, I sandwiched the two large fillets with salt, sugar, dill, black pepper and aquavit, the caraway-flavor vodka from Sweden. (Half of the original bottle still sits in my cabinet.) I wrapped the fillets, weighted the package and refrigerated it. Continue reading the main story For the next three days, I basted the fish every 12 hours with its exuded juices. Finally, I rinsed off the finished product, which was wonderful; unfortunately it was enough to feed 40 people, and much of it went to waste. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Now, I make gravlax inexpensively, with almost no effort, and in quantities suitable for a single dinner party or a couple of family meals and snacks. I buy a single fillet (or even half a fillet) at the supermarket; cover it with salt, sugar and dill; wrap it up -- no weights -- and serve it the next day. Sometimes I make it simply: the Minimalist's Gravlax here takes about 10 minutes, not counting refrigeration time. Sometimes I use one of the more elaborate cures devised by chefs. ''Basic gravlax is pretty straightforward,'' said Marcus Samuelsson, the executive chef at Aquavit, the New York restaurant. ''It's just salt, sugar, pepper and dill. Of course, you can make it as complicated as you like, and there are times I add various seasonings and spices. But the process is really simple.'' Mr. Samuelsson uses two and a half parts sugar to one part salt, pretty close to the ratio I like best. He believes it is important to leave the curing fish out of the refrigerator for the first six hours, so that the salt and sugar melt. Then he refrigerates the fish for about 30 hours. Cyril Renaud, the chef at La Caravelle, uses equal parts of salt and sugar, and believes that 12 hours' curing time is sufficient. Because his curing mixture contains acid in the form of citrus and is heavy on the salt, and because he serves gravlax with exotic sauces like a beguiling chamomile-vinegar vinaigrette, he can keep his curing period brief. But when I used Mr. Renaud's cure, I allowed the salmon to sit for 24 hours, deciding that the slightly stronger flavor would be preferable for unsauced gravlax. Tom Valenti, Butterfield 81's chef, uses a higher ratio of salt to sugar, but the amount he uses is far less than the other chefs use. ''There was a time that the gravlax method was used to preserve fish,'' he said. ''But now we do it exclusively for flavor. I don't feel the need to use a lot of salt.'' Advertisement Continue reading the main story His curing time goes up proportionately, but the result is an assertive gravlax, delightfully strong but barely salty. Similarly, Vincent Hodgins, chef de cuisine at Istana, the Mediterranean-style restaurant in the New York Palace Hotel, minimizes the salt but adds a powerful mix of Moroccan spices. The salmon for gravlax should be as fresh as possible, but this in no way eliminates supermarket fish. Most supermarkets receive deliveries of popular fish like salmon three times a week, and farm-raised salmon is often harvested and shipped on the same day. Once you buy it, a good rule, Mr. Samuelsson said, is to ''handle it as you would sushi'' -- that is, keep it cold and keep hands and work surfaces impeccably clean. Since you don't eat the skin of cured salmon, it need not be scaled. But you should check the fillet


In which ITV comedy do Steve Pemberton and Siobhan Finneran play 'Mick' and 'Janice Garvey'?

Siobhan Finneran and Steve Pemberton: 'It's been heartbreaking to leave Benidorm!' | News | TV News | What's on TV TAGS: benidorm siobhan finneran steve pemberton It will soon be time to bid a fond farewell to the Garvey family who’ve had some crazy holidays at the Solana Hotel since Benidorm began in 2007. In an emotionally charged episode of the comedy on 9 January (ITV, 9pm) Mick, Janice, Madge and Michael Garvey hear some amazing news from eccentric California lawyer Buck A Roo (Leslie Jordan). He tells them Madge has inherited millions from a secret family member in Las Vegas and Mr A Roo invites them out to America to claim their cash. Leaving Benidorm , ITV’s top comedy show, was a very difficult decision for both Siobhan Finneran and Steve Pemberton, who play Janice and Mick Garvey, but it was one they made together… “Benidorm has always been more than just a TV show for us,’ admits Steve, who’s been starring in Mapp and Lucia on BBC1 over the festive season. “We’re such good friends and part of one big happy family. Working on Benidorm has been the most fun I’ve ever had. I’d have kept going for the rest of my life, but there are other considerations. “It was a very difficult decision, but the amount of time we were away from home was key. We all sat down and discussed it during series 6. It’s great that we had the same instinct to go at the same time. No one wanted to go on their own. So all things considered, it was absolutely the right time to leave.” The last scenes the actors filmed as the Garvey family in Spain last summer left them in tears, as Siobhan Finneran explains: “We were in a terrible state. It was our decision to stop, but it was still heartbreaking. A lot of guest stars – brilliant people like David Bradley – have said it’s a treat of a job, and they’re right. “Steve, Sheila Reid (Madge), Oliver Stokes (Michael) and I have a very special relationship. There’s a fantastic chemistry between us as human beings and on the screen as the Garveys. So it was really, really upsetting to say goodbye to the cast and crew. You know you’re not going to work with them ever again. Then to come home and think, “Blimey, we’ve actually done it”, is quite something.” * The Garveys final Benidorm episode will be shown on ITV, 9pm, Friday January 9.


John McCain and Barry Goldwater, the defeated candidate in the 1964 US Presidential Election, were both Senators for which state?

Barry Goldwater: The Most Consequential Loser in American Politics Lee Edwards, Ph.D. Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought, B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics On November 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson was re-elected by the largest popular vote margin in U.S. history, crushing his conservative opponent, Republican Barry Goldwater. Johnson received 61 percent of the vote, topping the previous record set by Franklin D. Roosevelt, and carried 44 states for a total of 486 electoral votes. The election also produced the biggest Democratic majority in the House of Representatives since 1936. The New York Times summed up that “Barry Goldwater not only lost the presidential election yesterday but the conservative cause as well.” [1] At the time, most political analysts agreed with these declarations. Yet, just two years later, the GOP, led by Goldwater-inspired conservatives, made a remarkable comeback, gaining 47 seats in the House, four seats in the Senate, and eight governorships. Moreover, just 16 years after the Goldwater debacle, Republican Ronald Reagan, running as an unapologetic conservative, won the first of two landslide presidential elections. As columnist-commentator George Will put it, Barry Goldwater lost 44 states but won the future. [2] Paradoxically, Goldwater’s monumental loss marked the beginning of a shift to the Right that would eventually end 50 years of liberal dominance in American politics. Goldwater shaped the Republican Party’s positions on limited government, welfare, and defense, which would carry the United States into the 21st century. Goldwater revived our constitutional heritage, placing it at the center of popular political discussion when the conservative cause seemed lost. Who is this man who has been called the most consequential loser in modern presidential politics? The Early Goldwater On January 1, 1909, three years before the Arizona territory became the 48th state, Barry Morris Goldwater was born in his mother’s bedroom in central Phoenix. As the first child of Baron Goldwater, founder of the city’s largest department store, Barry was given the freedom and the means to do almost anything he wanted while growing up. The young Barry was athletic, handsome, curious about things mechanical, but unconcerned with books. His Jewish father was indifferent to religion, but his mother Jo (“Mun”) was a devout Episcopalian who insisted that all her children (including Robert and Carolyn, who would follow Barry) attend Sunday school and church at Trinity Cathedral. Barry served as both altar boy and acolyte, although he was not a model of deportment, once firing a miniature cannon at the steeple of the Methodist church. In 1923, Barry entered Phoenix Union High School, where he was elected president of his freshman class and played on both the basketball and football teams. But Barry flunked two courses, which prompted the school principal to suggest that the young man would benefit from a change in school. Baron agreed and picked the Staunton Military Academy in Virginia, 3,000 miles away. Though Mun protested, Baron insisted that their pampered son needed a different kind of lesson—discipline. By his own admission, Barry did not take readily to a military regimen. He repeated his freshman year but wound up president of his class and captain of the swimming team. In his senior year, he was named the best all-around cadet, despite his average grades. In the fall of 1928, he enrolled at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Once again, he was elected president of his freshman class. He made the football and basketball teams and pledged Sigma Chi fraternity. But life changed abruptly when his father Baron died of a heart attack during his freshman year. After the funeral, the two Goldwater brothers got down to business—the family business. They decided that Robert would continue at the University of Illinois (and later Stanford University), while Barry would leave college and take his place at Goldwater’s, the family sto


What is the full name of the breed of cattle originating in Scotland, known as 'Belties'?

Belted Galloway BELTED GALLOWAY BREED HISTORY Belted Galloways, also known as Belties, are currently listed with the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy as a "watched" breed, which means there are fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and a global population of less than 10,000. In 2007 they were formally removed from the UK Rare Breeds Survival Trust 's watch list, having recovered sufficiently from the devastation of the foot and mouth crisis of the early 2000's, to have reached in excess of 1500 registered breeding females. DOTTIE                                                                                Galloway cattle are naturally polled (No horns).                                                                                The most visible characteristics of the Belted Galloway                                                                                are its long hair coat and the broad white belt that                                                                                completely encircles the body. Its coarse outer coat helps                                                                                shed the rain, and its soft undercoat provides insulation                                                                                and waterproofing, enabling the breed to happily                                                                                overwinter outside. Black Belties are most prominent,                                                                                but Dun and Red Belties are also recognized by breed                                                                                societies, the latter being comparatively rare and sought                                                                                after. A female Belted Galloway cannot be registered in                                                                                the Herd Book if it has white above the dew claw other                                                                                than the belt, but can be registered in the Appendix. A                                                                                bull can only be registered in the Herd book if it has no                                                                                other white than the belt. Bulls weigh from 1,700 pounds (770kg) to 2,300 pounds (1045kg) with the average being 1,800 pounds (820kg). Cows weigh from 1,000 pounds (450kg) to 1,500 pounds (675kg) with the average being 1,250 pounds (565kg). Calves generally weight from 40 pounds to 60 pounds. Belties are generally of a quiet temperament, but still maintain a strong maternal instinct and will protect a calf against perceived threats. Belties are well-suited for rough grazing land and will utilize coarse grasses other breeds would shun. They are able to maintain good condition on less than ideal pasture, and produce a high quality beef product on grass alone. The USDA Cycle IV Germ Plasm Evaluation Program at the Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) showed that Galloway crosses placed at the top of the chart for flavor, juiciness and tenderness when compared to eleven other breeds. CHARACTERISTICS


Which Manchester band formed in 1976 by Mark E Smith and three others was named after the English title of a novel by Albert Camus?

Mark E Smith: wonderful and frightening - Telegraph Mark E Smith: wonderful and frightening   Image 1 of 2 The Fall were formed in early 1977; Mark E Smith is the band's sole constant member    The Fall perform at Reading Festival, 2006  By Nicholas Blincoe 12:01AM BST 26 Apr 2008 With 27 studio albums and 40-plus band members in 32 years, few have been able to keep pace with the Fall's volatile frontman. As he publishes his memoirs, the notoriously unpredictable Mark E Smith talks to Nicholas Blincoe Mark E Smith has one of life's more distinctive faces. He moves and clicks his jaw before he speaks, as though he is literally chewing over his words. His eyes are lively and he breaks easily into laughter, but the eyes can just as quickly become hooded as the smile turns to a wary challenge. This is the look Smith wears on stage. His band, the Fall, release their 27th studio album this month. Smith is the frontman - in every sense. He is the singer and the lyricist, he pays the wages and he decides who to hire and who to fire. Especially fire. Smith once sacked a guitarist on the man's wedding day, and fired a studio engineer for eating a salad. Perhaps Smith's face is so distinctive, because it is always pulling in two directions; you can never be sure if it is half-open or half-closed. But sitting beside him in a hotel bar in Manchester, as he drinks Malaysian beer and takes dark-brown snuff to beat the smoking ban, I am struck by a new thought. In the barrel-chest that he holds up high; in the gaunt, boxy head with its wide mouth and narrow lips; and most of all in the nose, which is pugnacious yet honest; Smith looks rather like Johnny Cash. 'That's what people have started telling me, but only since he died.' Cash is one of the few people Smith admits to admiring in his new autobiography, Renegade: The Lives and Tales of Mark E Smith. In the best tradition of celebrity memoirists, Smith has not yet read his book, so when I say that he cites Cash as an influence, he groans and looks towards the exit, through which his ghost-writer has just disappeared. 'Oh no, he hasn't put that in, has he?' Smith says of the Mancunian journalist Austin Collings, who compiled the memoirs from hours of taped conversations, mostly in the pubs of Smith's home town of Prestwich, Greater Manchester. The result would make a useful pub-crawl guide, from the Church, to the Forresters and on to the Woodthorpe. Related Articles 28 June 2007: Inspired by the league of bald-headed gentlemen 26 Apr 2008 But as biography, it is singularly uninformative. 'That was the general idea,' Smith admits. It is more saloon-bar wisdom than standard memoir; vicious, funny and always contrarian. Indeed 'contrarian' would have been a better title than 'renegade', which sounds too much like the rock'n'roll biographies that Smith loathes. 'All that sex on the road, groupies and debauchery,' he says. 'This was supposed to be a riposte to those books, and a way to set the record straight after other writers have attempted to perpetrate their own story of the Fall.' Smith's idea of 'setting the record straight' is to undermine stories circulated by ex-band members (more than 40 people at the last count), questioning their reliability or sanity, while offering few new stories of his own. Smith had wanted the book to read like the autobiography of a football manager: 'like Malcolm Allison's'. A key part of his job, as he sees it, is to take apprentices and mould them into Fall musicians, firing them as they become complacent or take on airs. He approves of Alex Ferguson's timing, daring to sack David Beckham from Manchester United when he appeared to be at the height of his powers. The memoirs were delayed for a year, which Collings blames on punctilious libel lawyers. This sounds plausible. Yet the book is not as uninformative as Smith would have liked. He took the manuscript on his recent UK tour but became upset at the number of revelations and failed to finish it. Mark Edward Smith was born in 1957. The family moved from Salford to nearby Prestwich when he was six m


For what does the 'w' stand in 'PwC', one of the 'Big Four' accountancy firms in the world?

Big 4 Accounting Firms - Who They Are, Facts and Information Big 4 Accounting Firms Who are the Big 4 accounting firms? The Big 4 refers to the four largest accounting firms in the world. These firms provide an extensive range of accounting and auditing services including external audit, taxation services, management and business consultancy, and risk assessment and control. They also provide massive employment and career development opportunities to accountants and auditors around the world. The following are the members of this internationally renowned group. 1. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) With $35.4 billion revenues in 2015, PwC is now the largest accounting firm in terms of revenue. It employs more than 208,100 professionals in 157 countries around the world. The company was formed by the merger of two large accounting firms – Price Waterhouse, and Coopers & Lybrand. The two decided to merge in 1998 and dedicated themselves to provide services of value while establishing and maintaining good customer relations. PwC firms operate locally in different countries around the world. These independently owned and managed firms, like other international companies, share common values and standards. PwC provides excellent assurance, consulting, and tax services. See PWC Website 2. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, popularly known as just "Deloitte", was founded by William Deloitte in 1845. It went through a series of mergers and reorganizations but kept its brand name along with its quality standards and company values. Now, it emerges as one of the most successful brands in the world. In 2015, it earned $35.2 billion and had approximately 225,400 employees (the largest among the Big 4) in more than 150 countries demonstrating excellence in providing audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to clients worldwide. See Deloitte Website 3. Ernst & Young (E&Y) Ernst & Whinney merged with Arthur Young to create Ernst & Young in 1989. Ernst & Young is a global organization of member firms in more than 150 countries. It employs people equipped with professional skills and values of integrity, respect, teamwork, enthusiasm, and motivation. These form the core values of Ernst & Young. The organization also values knowledge and skills development, helping around 212,000 employees achieve their potential through professional training and career growth programs. Ernst & Young offers assurance, advisory, tax, and specialty services. Ernst & Young earned $28.7 billion in 2015. See E&Y Website 4. Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) KPMG is a global network of accounting firms providing audit, tax, advisory, special interest and industry-specific services. It employs approximately 173,965 professionals working together to provide quality service in 155 countries around the world. KPMG earned $24.4 billion in 2015. The organization was formed in 1987 through the merger of Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler. Like other professional service organizations, KMPG places great value on its people and quality of service. See KPMG Website Some Historical Facts The Big 4 used to be known as Big 8 made up of (1) Arthur Andersen, (2) Arthur Young & Co., (3) Coopers & Lybrand, (4) Ernst & Whinney, (5) Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, (6) KPMG, (7) Touche Ross, and (8) Price Waterhouse. It was after a series of mergers and dissolutions that brought about the elite four. In 1989, two huge mergers reduced the Big 8 into the Big 6. Ernst & Whinney merged with Arthur Young to form Ernst & Young; and Deloitte, Haskins & Sells with Touche Ross to form Deloitte Touche. Then in 1998, Price Waterhouse merged with Coopers & Lybrand to form PricewaterhouseCoopers, famously known as PwC. It further reduced the group into the Big 5. In 2002, the five was cut by one due to the fall of Arthur Andersen after its involvement in the world-shocking Enron scandal. From then on, the four largest existing accounting firms have been known as the Big 4. Next to the Big 4 are: BDO International, the 5


The 'Maxilla' is the upper jawbone. What is the name of the lower jawbone?

Upper jaw bone | definition of upper jaw bone by Medical dictionary Upper jaw bone | definition of upper jaw bone by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/upper+jaw+bone maxilla  [mak-sil´ah] (L.) one of two identical bones that form the upper jaw. The maxillae meet in the midline of the face and often are considered as one bone. They have been described as the architectural key of the face because all bones of the face except the mandible touch them. Together the maxillae form the floor of the orbit for each eye, the sides and lower walls of the nasal cavities, and the hard palate. The lower border of the maxilla supports the upper teeth. Each maxilla contains an air space called the maxillary sinus. Maxilla. max·il·lae (mak-sil'ă, mak-sil'ē), [TA] An irregularly shaped pneumatized bone, supporting the superior teeth and taking part in the formation of the orbit, hard palate, and nasal cavity and containing the maxillary sinus. [L. jawbone] maxilla /max·il·la/ (mak-sil´ah) pl. maxil´las, maxil´lae   [L.] the irregularly shaped bone that with its fellow forms the upper jaw. max´illary maxilla (măk-sĭl′ə) n. pl. maxillae (măk-sĭl′ē) or maxillas 1. Anatomy Either of a pair of bones of the human skull fusing in the midline and forming the upper jaw. 2. A homologous bone of the skull in other vertebrates. 3. Either of two laterally moving appendages situated behind the mandibles in insects and most other arthropods. maxilla [maksil′ə] pl. maxillae Etymology: L, mala, jaw one of a pair of large bones (often referred to as one bone) that form the upper jaw and teeth, consisting of a pyramidal body and four processes: the zygomatic, frontal, alveolar, and palatine. Maxilla maxilla Either of a pair of irregular bones constituting the upper jaw, which house the upper teeth and form part of the orbit, nasal cavity and palate. max·il·la , pl. maxillae (mak-silă, -ē) [TA] An irregularly shaped bone, supporting the superior teeth and taking part in the formation of the orbit, hard palate, and nasal cavity. [L. jawbone] maxilla One of a pair of joined facial bones that form the upper jaw, the hard palate, part of the wall of the cavity of the nose and part of the floor of each eye socket. The maxillae bear the upper teeth and each contains a cavity called the maxillary antrum or sinus. maxilla (in vertebrates) one of a pair of joined bones forming the upper jaw, carrying all teeth except the incisors. The term is loosely used to denote the whole of the upper jaw. (in arthropods) that part of the mouthparts lying behind the jaws. See LABRUM and LABIUM . Maxilla The bone of the upper jaw which serves as a foundation of the face and supports the orbits. max·il·la , pl. maxillae (mak-silă, -ē) [TA] Irregularly shaped pneumatized bone, supporting superior teeth and taking part in formation of orbit, hard palate, and nasal cavity. [L. jawbone] maxilla (maksil´ə), n the irregularly shaped bone forming half of the upper jaw or maxillary arch. It is composed of the two maxillae. The maxilla. maxilla, frontal process of, n a projection of the maxilla that articulates with the nasal and frontal bones to form the nasal cavity. maxilla pl. maxillae, maxillas [L.] one of two identical bones that form the upper jaw. The maxillae meet in the midline of the face and often are considered as one bone. Together the maxillae form the floor of the orbit for each eye, the sides and lower walls of the nasal cavities, and the hard palate. The lower border of the maxilla supports the upper teeth. In most species, each maxilla contains an air space called the maxillary sinus.


The most famous piece performed by which jazz quartet is 'Take Five'?

Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet (1959) - YouTube Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet (1959) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 15, 2010 "Take Five" is a jazz piece written by Paul Desmond and performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet on their 1959 album "Time Out". Recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studios in New York City on June 25, July 1, and August 18, 1959, this piece became one of the group's best-known records, famous for its distinctive, catchy saxophone melody and use of the unusual quintuple (5/4) time, from which its name is derived. While "Take Five" was not the first jazz composition to use this meter, it was one of the first in the United States to achieve mainstream significance, reaching number five on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Singles chart. "Take Five" was re-recorded and performed live multiple times by The Dave Brubeck Quartet throughout the group's career. In addition, there have been various covers of the piece. "Take Five" has also been included in countless movies and television soundtracks, and still receives significant radio play. Upon his death in 1977, Desmond left the rights to royalties for his performances and compositions, including "Take Five", to the American Red Cross, which has since received combined royalties of approximately $100,000 per year. "Time Out" is a 1959 album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz (mainly waltz or double-waltz time, but also 9/8, and most famously 5/4). Although the album was intended as an experiment and received negative reviews by critics upon its release, it became one of the best-known and biggest-selling jazz albums, reaching number two in the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart. In 2005, it was one of 50 recordings chosen that year by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry. The Dave Brubeck Quartet was a jazz quartet, founded in 1951 by Dave Brubeck and originally featuring Paul Desmond on saxophone and Brubeck on piano. David Warren 'Dave' Brubeck (December 6, 1920 -- December 5, 2012) was an American jazz pianist. He has written a number of jazz standards, including "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "The Duke". Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. His music was known for employing unusual time signatures, and superimposing contrasting rhythms, meters, and tonalities. Paul Desmond (November 25, 1924 -- May 30, 1977), born Paul Emil Breitenfeld, was a jazz alto saxophonist and composer born in San Francisco, best known for the work he did in The Dave Brubeck Quartet and for penning that group's greatest hit, "Take Five". He was not only one of the most popular musicians to come out of the West Coast's 'cool jazz' scene, but also the possessor of a legendary and idiosyncratic wit. In addition to his work with Brubeck he led several of his own groups and made significant collaborations with artists such as Gerry Mulligan, Jim Hall and Chet Baker. After years of chain smoking and general poor health, Desmond succumbed to lung cancer in 1977 following one last tour with Brubeck. This channel is dedicated to the classic jazz music you've loved for years. The smokin' hot, icy cool jams that still make you tap your feet whenever you hear them . . . Cool Jazz is here! For music videos of the Old School funk, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveold school


'Marianne Dashwood', 'Fanny Price' and 'Anne Elliot' are characters created by which author?

Sense and Sensibility - All Media Types - Works     |     Archive of Our Own Minor Character Death (referenced) Summary The main part of my Sense and Sensibility Destiel (yet further apologies to Jane Austen), set in the year 1809. For young omega Castiel Dashwood, the recent death of his father Lord Charles sets in motion a chain of events that ends in him, his mother and his brothers moving to Devonshire and their distant relation Sir Robert Middleton's estate. But not before Sir Robert's friend Mr. Dean Ferrers calls in to see them - and when Dean meets Castiel, it turns out that the handsome blond alpha is the dark-haired omega's True Mate. There is just one problem. Dean is sort of pledged to marry someone else...... For Phantazmagoria (who originally suggested this idea), Tisha_Wyman and MelodyofWings. This story will be updated every Sunday. Series


In 2010 who was created Baron Bannside of North Antrim, in the County of Antrim?

Rev and Rt Hon Baron Bannside PC of North Antrim, in the County of Antrim cr LP (UK) 2010 - Google Groups Rev and Rt Hon Baron Bannside PC of North Antrim, in the County of Antrim cr LP (UK) 2010 Showing 1-2 of 2 messages Lord Bannside has taken his title from his first constituency as an MP in Northern Ireland (see career details below). Rev Ian Richard Kyle PAISLEY. Born 6 April 1926 son Rev J Kyle Paisley and Isabella; m 1956 Eileen Emily (b 1931) dau of Thomas James CASSELLS (cr LP UK 2006 as Baroness Paisley of St George’s, of St George’s, co Antrim) and has issue. PC (2005). Educ. Ballymena Techn. High Sch.; S Wales Bible Coll.; Reformed Presbyterian Theol. Coll., Belfast. Career: MP (Prot U), Bannside, Co. Antrim, NI Parlt, 1970–72 and (DUP) North Antrim (later Antrim North) 1974-2010, briefly resigned seat Dec 85-Jan 86. First Minister, 2007–08, Northern Ireland Assembly; Minister, Martyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian Church, Belfast, since 1946. Ordained, 1946; Moderator, Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, 1951–2008; Pres., Whitefield Coll. of the Bible, 1979–. Commenced publishing The Protestant Telegraph, 1966. Leader DUP 1972–2008. Has published extensively on religion, history and current affairs subjects. Address: The Parsonage, 17 Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT Hon Ian Richard Kyle b 1966; educ Methodist Coll, and Queen’s Univ, Belfast (BA, MSSc); Memb Antrim N (Dem U) Northern Ireland Assembly since 1998 m 1990, Fiona Margaret Elizabeth CURRIE and has two sons and two daus Rev the Hon James Cassells Kyle (twin) b 1966; Min Free Presbyterian Church, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk since 1992 m 1992 Janice McDOWELL and has three daus. Address: 16 Hollydene Close, Oulton, Lowestoft NR32 3QQ. Hon Sharon Kyle b 1957 m 1977 John Lowe HUDDLESTON and has a dau Hon Rhonda Elaine Kyle b 1959 Hon Cherith Jane Kyle b 1965 m 1990 John Andrew CALDWELL and has a son and a dau


How are Oldham born comedy duo Thomas Derbyshire and Robert Harper known professionally?

Tommy Cannon - Biography - IMDb Tommy Cannon Jump to: Overview  (2) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trivia  (1) Overview (2) Thomas Derbyshire Mini Bio (1) Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory. Becoming friends, they formed a club act known as Bobby and Stevie Rhythm, which became the Sherrell Brothers then The Harper Brothers. Initially they were a vocal duo, but over time started to introduce more comedy into their act. They turned professional in the late 1960s, and eventually changed their name to Cannon and Ball. Their first TV appearance was on Opportunity Knocks in 1968, where they came last. Other early TV work included appearances on Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club during the 1970s. However, during this time their work remained predominantly in clubs and theatres. Their last TV series was in 1991, by which time tastes had changed and they were no longer 'fashionable' on TV. Despite this, they continued their theatre summer seasons and pantomimes, where they still drew large audiences. Guest appearances on TV shows have also continued. Although things seemed to be going well in the 1980s, things off-stage looked much bleaker. Over the years they had gradually grown apart, to the extent that they no longer spoke to one another except when work demanded. Bobby was drinking heavily, womanizing, and had gained a reputation for violence. In 1986 Bobby became a Christian, and Tommy followed in 1992. During the 1990s and 2000s Cannon and Ball have continued working, with theatre tours, summer shows, pantomimes and TV appearances keeping them busy. They now also perform regular Christian concerts and 'evening with...' shows where they talk about their life story and their faith. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Darren W Trivia (1)


Who was Chancellor of Germany between Helmut Kohl and Angela Merkel?

Angela Merkel - Biography Angela Merkel Angela Merkel as a child   Angela Dorothea Kasner was born on July 17th, 1954 in Hamburg, Germany. She is the oldest of Horst and Herlind Kasner’s three children and has a brother, Marcus, and a sister, Irene.   She was raised in the small, country side town of Templin, roughly 50 miles north of Berlin, in the German Democratic Republic (also known as East Germany). Living in the GDR meant that she was a part of the socialist-led Free German Youth movement. Through this organization she showed her leadership skills at a young age becoming a district board representative and secretary of Agitprop – the agitation and propaganda campaign of the youth movement. Merkel did not however, “take part in the secular coming of age ceremony Jugendweihe” * which was very popular in East Germany.    Her family, led by her father who was a Lutheran pastor, had “sympathetic” views towards the communist regime of the GDR because they were given freedoms typically denied to Christian pastors – such as easily crossing from West Germany to East Germany, and owning two cars.   After being educated in Templin, Merkel attended the University of Leipzig, where she studied physics from 1973 to 1978, earning her doctorate in 1978. She then worked at the “Central Institute for Physical Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences in Berlin-Adlershof from 1978 to 1990.” *   In 1977, Angela Kasner married physicist Ulrich Merkel, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1982. Merkel remarried in 1998 to Joachim Sauer, a Chemistry professor from Berlin who she has been married to since.   Angela Merkel and former Chancellor Helmut Kohl   Merkel first entered the political world in 1989, after the fall of the Berlin Wall. She joined East Germany’s new democratic party, Demokratischer Aufbruchfirst, and in the first and only democratic elections held in East Germany, Merkel was elected to be the deputy spokesperson for the new government led by Lothar de Maizière.   After the unification of East and West Germany, her party (Demokratischer Aufbruchfirst) merged with the Christian Democratic Union Party (CDU), and in the first post-unification democratic elections Merkel was elected to the Bundestag (the German parliament). Shortly after her election, she was appointed by Helmut Kohl’s, the then Chancellor and CDU party leader, to his cabinet as the Minister for Women and Youth. “In 1994, she was [appointed by Kohl to be the] Minister for the Environment and Reactor Safety, the post which served as foundation of her political career.” †   When Kohl’s government was defeated in the 1998 elections, Merkel became the CDU’s Secretary-General; and after a financial scandal in 1999, she was elected as the CDU’s first female chairperson and took hold of the position on April 10th, 2000.   Merkel represented a dramatic change in the CDU party, which before her election was primarily “a male-dominated, socially conservative party with deep Catholic roots, and…strongholds in western and southern Germany.”ᶱ Merkel, on the other hand, was a Protestant woman, who had a strong base of constituents in Northern Germany. For these reasons, she was very popular amongst the German population and was considered the favorite to be the candidate for Chancellor for the CDU and its sister party, the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU), in the 2002 general elections.   Those elections however turned out to be less than favorable. Merkel lost the candidacy primarily due to lack of support from her own party.  She was politically undermined by the CSU party leader, Edmund Stoiber who won the candidacy for the CDU/CSU ticket, but lost the Chancellorship to Gerhard Schröder.   After Stoiber lost the elections, in addition to being the CDU’s chairperson, “Merkel became leader of the conservative opposition in the lower house of the…Bundestag.”ᶱ During her time as leader of the conservative opposition, Merkel advocated for many policy changes regarding the German economic system (such deregulation policies which


Formerly the capital, which is the largest city in Nigeria?

Lagos, city, Nigeria Encyclopedia  >  Places  >  Africa  >  Nigeria Political Geography Lagos Lagos (lāˈgŏs, läˈgôs) [ key ], city (1991 est. pop. 1,274,000), SW Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. It comprises the island of Lagos. Lagos is Nigeria's largest city, its administrative and economic center, and its chief port. Industries include railroad repair, motor vehicle assembly, food processing, and the manufacture of metal products, textiles, beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, soap, and furniture. The city is a road and rail terminus and has an international airport. Among its educational and cultural institutions are Moshood Abiola Univ. (formerly the Univ. of Lagos; 1962), Yaba College of Technology (1947), and the National Museum; the city also has a large, multiuse sports stadium. An old Yoruba town, Lagos, beginning in the 15th cent., grew as a trade center and seaport. From the 1820s until it became a British colony, Lagos was a notorious center of the slave trade. Britain annexed the city in 1861, both to tap the trade in palm products and other goods with the interior and to suppress the slave trade. In 1906, Lagos was joined with the British protectorate of Southern Nigeria, and, in 1914, when Southern and Northern Nigeria were amalgamated, it became part of the small coastal Colony of Nigeria. In 1954 most of the colony was merged with the rest of Nigeria, but Lagos was made a separate federal territory. From the late 19th cent. to independence in 1960, Lagos was the center of the Nigerian nationalist movement. Lagos was the capital of Nigeria from independence until 1991, when the capital was moved to Abuja . The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.


Which country was host to the terrorist organisation FRELIMO?

Renamo | guerrilla organization, Mozambique | Britannica.com guerrilla organization, Mozambique Alternative Titles: Mozambican National Resistance, Resistência Nacional Moçambicana Related Topics Young Turks Renamo, byname of Mozambican National Resistance, Portuguese Resistência Nacional Moçambicana , guerrilla organization that sought to overthrow the government of Mozambique beginning in the late 1970s. Renamo was formed in 1976 by white Rhodesian officers who were seeking a way to keep newly independent Mozambique from supporting the black guerrillas trying to overthrow the white Rhodesian government. These officers recruited disaffected guerrillas who had belonged to Mozambique’s successful independence movement, the Mozambique Liberation Front ( Frelimo ). The sponsorship of Renamo was soon taken over by the South African armed forces. Renamo opposed the Marxist-leaning Mozambican central government, and Renamo’s guerrillas sought to disrupt the nation’s economy and infrastructure by cutting railway and power lines, destroying roads and bridges, and sabotaging oil-storage depots. In their raids on towns and villages, the guerrillas sometimes engaged in the wholesale massacre of civilians. By the late 1980s, Renamo’s insurgency had caused at least 100,000 deaths and the creation of more than 1,000,000 refugees. Mozambique’s economy was brought to a standstill, and the government was unable to keep the country’s railroad network functioning without the help of troops from Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania. A peace agreement was signed in 1992, and Renamo participated in multiparty elections after 1994. From 1999 until 2009, Renamo was part of a coalition of opposition parties, the Renamo–União Eleitoral (Electoral Union) electoral alliance, and remained active in Mozambique politics into the 21st century. Civil war in Mozambique, 1986. Stock footage courtesy The WPA Film Library Tensions between Renamo and the Frelimo-led government grew—in part because of the growing economic imbalance in the country and the political marginalization of Renamo and other opposition groups—and in 2012, Renamo’s leader, Afonso Dhlakama , retreated to a Renamo jungle base, claiming that he feared for his life. Sporadic violence between Renamo fighters and government troops or police culminated in October 2013 with Dhlakama’s revoking the 1992 peace agreement. Renamo’s low-level insurgency continued until a new cease-fire and peace agreement was reached in 2014, which allowed Dhlakama to stand as the presidential candidate for Renamo in the country’s October presidential and legislative elections. He was defeated by Filipe Nyusi, the Frelimo candidate, but as a party, Renamo increased its number of legislative seats. Learn More in these related articles:


The main asteroid belt is between Jupiter and which other planet?

Asteroid Belt: Facts & Formation Asteroid Belt: Facts & Formation By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | June 11, 2012 05:51pm ET MORE Orbits of inner planets are shown as large circles in this computer-generated snapshot of actual known objects as of July 20, 2002. Green dots represent asteroids in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. Red dots are asteroids that stray out of the main belt and pose a small but known possible risk of hitting Earth. Credit: MPC, CBAT, Harvard CfA, IAU Scattered in orbits around the sun are bits and pieces of rock left over from the dawn of the solar system. Most of these objects, called planetoids or asteroids — meaning "star-like" — orbit between Mars and Jupiter in a grouping known as the Main Asteroid Belt. The Main Asteroid Belt lies more than two-and-a-half times as far as Earth does from the sun. It contains billions — maybe even trillions — of asteroids . Most of these are relatively small, from the size of boulders to a few thousand feet in diameter. But some are significantly larger. Origin Early in the life of the solar system , dust and rock circling the sun were pulled together by gravity into planets. But Jupiter , the largest planet, kept a number of the pieces from coalescing into another planet. Instead, its gravity disrupted the formation process, leaving an array of unattached asteroids. The Main Belt once contained enough material to form a planet nearly four times as large as Earth. Jupiter's gravity not only stopped the creation of such a planet, it also swept most of the material clear, leaving far too little behind for a planet of any size to form. Indeed, if the entire mass of the Main Belt could somehow create a single body, it would weigh in at less than half of the mass of the moon. Other solar systems are thought to contain their own asteroid belts . Asteroids, such as Itokawa, pictured here, are thought to be more like piles of rubble loosely clung together, than solid chunks of rock. Credit: ISAS/JAXA Composition Most of the asteroids in the Main Belt are made of rock and stone, but a small portion of them contain iron and nickel metals. The remaining asteroids are made up of a mix of these, along with carbon-rich materials. Some of the more distant asteroids tend to contain more ices. Although they aren't large enough to maintain an atmosphere, but there is evidence that some asteroids contain water. Built and managed by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, NEAR was the first spacecraft launched in NASA's Discovery Program of low-cost, small-scale planetary missions. Credit: NASA/JPL/JHUAPL Some asteroids are large, solid bodies — there are more than 16 in the belt with a diameter greater than 150 miles (240 km). The largest asteroids, Vesta , Pallas and Hygiea, are 250 miles (400 km) long and bigger. The region also contains the dwarf planet Ceres . At 590 miles (950 km) in diameter, or about a quarter of the size of our moon, Ceres is round yet is considered too small to be a full-fledged planet. However, it makes up approximately a third of the mass of the asteroid belt. [Gallery: Asteroid Pictures ] Other asteroids are piles of rubble held together by gravity. Most asteroids aren't quite massive enough to have achieved a spherical shape and instead are irregular, often resembling a lumpy potato. The asteroid 216 Kleopatra resembles a dog bone. In 2007, NASA launched a mission, Dawn , to visit Ceres and Vesta. Dawn reached Vesta in 2011 and remained there for over a year. It should reach Ceres in 2015. [Related: Asteroid Vesta and NASA's Dawn Spacecraft ] Discovery of the asteroid belt The 18th-century astronomer Johann Titius noted a mathematical pattern in the layout of the planets and used it to predict the existence of one between Mars and Jupiter. Astronomers scoured the heavens in search of this missing body. In 1800, 25 astronomers formed a group known as the Celestial Police, each searching 15 degrees of the zodiac for the missing planet. But the discovery of the first body in this region came from a n


The spymaster 'Jack Ryan' was created by which author?

Tom Clancy Fiction / Novels Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance Original Publication Date:      2016 It begins with a family dinner in Princeton, New Jersey. After months at sea, U.S. Navy Commander Scott Hagan, captain of the USS James Greer, is on leave when he is attacked by an armed man in a crowded restaurant. Hagan is shot, but he manages to fight off the attacker. More>> Tom Clancy Duty and Honor Original Publication Date:      2016 Even though he's on forced leave from the clandestine intelligence group known as The Campus, Jack Ryan, Jr. still finds himself caught in the crosshairs after an attempt on his life is thwarted when he turns the tables on his would-be dispatcher. More>> Tom Clancy Commander in Chief Original Publication Date:      2015 Abandoned by other international leaders, Jack Ryan alone counters the threat posed by Russian president Valeri Volodin. This isn't the first time that the dictator has threatened world peace, but this time he's playing a very nuanced game... More>> Tom Clancy Under Fire Original Publication Date:      2015 On a routine intelligence gathering mission in Tehran, Jack Ryan, Jr., has lunch with his oldest friend, Seth Gregory. The next day Jack is summoned to an apartment where two men claim Seth has disappeared—gone to ground with funds for a vital intelligence operation. Jack's oldest friend has turned, they insist. More>> Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect Original Publication Date:      2014 A North Korean ICBM crashes into the Sea of Japan. A veteran CIA officer is murdered in Ho Chi Minh City, and a package of forged documents goes missing. The pieces are there, but assembling the puzzle will cost Jack Ryan, Jr. and his fellow Campus agents precious time. Time they don't have. More>> Tom Clancy Support and Defend Original Publication Date:      2014 One of Tom Clancy's most storied characters, Dominic Caruso, is the only one who can stop America's secrets from falling into enemy hands in this blockbuster new novel written by Clancy's longtime coauthor. Over the course of three decades, Tom Clancy created a world alive with prescient action and remarkable individuals. In Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Dominic Caruso is presented with the deadliest challenge of his career. More>> Original Publication Date:      2013 The #1 New York Times-bestselling author and master of the technothriller returns with his All-Star team. There's a new strong man in Russia but his rise to power is based on a dark secret hidden decades in the past. The solution to that mystery lies with a most unexpected source, President Jack Ryan. More>> Threat Vector Original Publication Date:      2012 Jack Ryan has only just moved back into the Oval Office when he is faced with a new international threat. An aborted coup in the People's Republic of China has left President Wei Zhen Lin with no choice but to agree with the expansionist policies of General Su Ke Qiang. They have declared the South China Sea a protectorate and are planning an invasion of Taiwan. Locked On Original Publication Date:      2011 Jack Ryan, Sr. has made a momentous choice. He's running for President of the United States again and thus giving up a peaceful retirement to help his country in its darkest hour. But he doesn't anticipate the treachery of his opponent, who uses trumped up charges to attack one of Ryan's closest comrades, John Clark. More>> Against All Enemies Original Publication Date:      2011 The master of international intrigue and explosive action introduces a new hero for a new era of warfare . . . against a new kind of threat. Meet ex-Navy SEAL Max Moore. More>> Dead or Alive Original Publication Date:      2010 After almost a decade, Tom Clancy—the acknowledged master of international intrigue and non-stop military action—returns to the world he knows better than anyone: a world of chaos, caught in the crossfire of politics and power, placed on the edge of annihilation by evil men. More>> The Teeth Of The Tiger Original Publication Date:      2003 A


The museum in Crich, Debyshire is dedicated to which form of transport?

Crich Tramway Museum, Crich, Derbyshire Crich Tramway Museum, Crich, Derbyshire The National Tramway Museum offers a fun day out for all ages - the finest Transport museum of its type, with over 70 vintage steam, electric amd horse-drawn trams from all over the world to ride upon.  Nearby Villages  The National Tramway Museum offers a fun day out for all ages - the finest Transport museum of its type, with over 70 vintage steam, electric amd horse-drawn trams from all over the world to ride upon. There is an exhibition hall dedicated to the history of the tram with a recreation of the 1905 Tramways Exhibition, plus a Workshop Viewing Gallery where you can see the ongoing restoration and repair work. There are several outdoor attractions plus a Woodland Walk and a pub and tea rooms on site. The Forge and The Emporium shops sell a wide range of gifts, toys, confectionary and books. There are numerous indoor attractions, and offers for Groups and Schools, with Educational packs and Worksheets. Braille guide books available, and disabled access.   Crich Tramway Museum Photo Gallery - click on the images to enlarge 0 - Crich Tramway Museum How to get there By Road: the village of Crich lies just off the A6 Derby - Matlock road, approximately 12km south of Matlock. Turn off the A6 where it crosses the River Derwent at Whatstandwell and take the 'B' road through Whatstandwell to the village of Crich. Here turn left, past the church, to the museum. By Bus: The Trans-Peak bus (Nottingham to Buxton via Derby) goes along the A6, with an hourly service, stopping at Whatstandwell, which is about 2km from the museum. There are occasional buses from Belper to Crich. By Train: Whatstandwell station, on the Derby - Matlock line, is about 2km distant. When is it open? 28th March - 1st November: Daily from 10.00am - 5.30pm What does it cost? Admission charges Adult �14.00/ Child (4-15yrs) �8.00/ Senior �11.00/ Family (2 Adults & 3 children) �37.00 Prices and opening times are shown as a guideline only and may vary. See this link for more information on prices and opening


Who wrote the plays ‘The Entertainer’ and ‘Look Back in Anger’?

Collecting Rare Books and First Editions - John Osborne wrote Look Back in Anger - Articles about rare books, antiquarian books, manuscripts,... - ILAB-LILA Association: Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America            - Bookseller: Lighthouse Books, ABAA Share with : Collecting Rare Books and First Editions - John Osborne wrote Look Back in Anger By Michael Slicker John Osborne’s play Look Back in Anger (1956) is credited with transforming British theater from escapist fantasies to stark realism. The play came to represent a generation of disaffected Brits after World War II and was hailed as a significant theatrical breakthrough. Osborne was described as the first of the "angry young men," working class British playwrights and novelists who came to prominence in the 1950s. The play was adapted for a 1959 film starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, and Mary Ure (whom Osborne married). It was directed by Tony Richardson. The play had an inauspicious beginning. Osborne was working in a tiny theater company in a resort town in northern England. He wrote the play in 17 days while sitting a deck chair on a pier recalling earlier acrimonious days with his actress wife in their cramped living quarters in a small town in central England. They fought and argued, and all the while she was having an affair with a local dentist. The play was full of vitriol and pessimism, and included tirades on the mediocrity of middle-class British life. When he returned to London, Osborne submitted the play to numerous agents but it was returned, (remarkably quickly, Osborne thought, though he wasn't surprised at the rejections.) Finally, he sent it to a new theater group, English Stage Company at London's Royal Court Theatre. The company had had three flops in a row and desperately needed a hit. Osborne was pretty desperate himself. At the time he was living in a leaky houseboat on the Thames River with an actor friend. They had little money. They gathered plants from the river bank and cooked them to eat. At first, the play received negative reviews, with critics calling it a failure and "a self-pitying snivel." But then the most influential critic of the time, Kenneth Tynan, called it the best young play of the decade. Audiences took notice, and the play became a commercial success. It eventually played in London's prestigious West End and Broadway. During the original production, Osborne began a relationship with Mary Ure, who was in the cast, and  divorced his wife, actress Pamela Lane. Osborne followed the success of Look Back in Anger with The Entertainer (1957), which used the transition from vaudeville to rock 'n roll as a metaphor for the British Empire's decline in world stature. It starred Laurence Olivier, who also did a movie version two years later. Osborne also wrote Luther (1961), a study of the life of Martin Luther, and the screenplay for Tom Jones (1963), the film adaptation of Henry Fielding's 1749 novel. *** Posted on the Lighthouse Books Blog , presented here by permission of the author. Picture: Between the Covers Rare Books.


In which month of 1789 was the Storming of the Bastille?

July 2014: Storming the Bastille (July 14, 1789) | Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective Current Events in Historical Perspective By Mircea Platon More than any other event of the eighteenth century, the French Revolution, which began in 1789, changed the face of modern politics across Europe and the world. It overturned the longstanding French system of monarchical government and introduced the ideas of liberty, equality, fraternity, and human and civil rights to modern political practice. It also helped to usher in modern nationalism and nation-states. And it became a model of revolutionary political change that was followed throughout the world from Europe, to Haiti , Latin America , Russia , and East Asia . And it all began one July day when the people of Paris captured a fourteenth-century gothic prison known as the Bastille. Simon-Nicolas-Henri Linguet, Mémoires sur la Bastille (1783). Frontispice. The palace of the Bastille, that old symbol of despotism, is taken by the statue of the benevolent king Louis XVI in this engraving. Louis XVI was indeed planning to erase the gothic—and thus un-enlightened—and expensive prison, but the Revolution moved faster than him. Linguet's Mémoires were a huge European best-seller and popularized the black legend of the Bastille. In the summer of 1789, Paris was at a boil. The people had been suffering food shortages and the weight of taxes used to pay King Louis XVI’s vast debts. And they found themselves in the midst of unprecedented political turmoil caused by the opening of the Estates General, France’s Parliament, for the first time in more than one hundred years. Many Parisians were also angered by the dismissal of the popular minister Jacques Necker on 11 July. But what really stirred them was the fact that, since the beginning of June 1789, Louis XVI had concentrated troops around Paris. The sense of menace that the militarization of the city caused provoked a march to the Hôtel des Invalides, where they looted approximately 3,000 firearms and five canons. The weapons, however, required gunpowder, which was stored in the Bastille. In this painting , the King (the lion) is constitutionally tamed, while the First (the Clergy) and the Second (the Nobles) Estates are dancing to the tune of the Third Estate, that is of the people. After arriving at the prison and negotiating with its governor, marchers burst into an outer courtyard and a pitch battle erupted. By the time it was over, the people of Paris had freed the prisoners held in the Bastille and taken the governor captive (the governor and three of his officers would soon be killed and then beheaded by an infuriated crowd, their heads paraded through the streets atop pikes). The cost was steep: nearly one hundred citizens and eight prison guards were killed. All of this happened on July 14, which has been known in France and all over the world as “Bastille Day” ever since. Hearing that the Bastille had fallen, Louis XVI asked the duke de La Rochefoucauld: “So, is there a rebellion?” To which the duke retorted: “No, Sire, a revolution!” Like many other iconic revolutionary acts, the storming of the Bastille was not intended as such. Yet, it was a pivotal moment in the unfolding of the French Revolution—the spark that forced the King to begin concessions and emboldened the people’s movement to overthrow him (and later to behead both him and his wife in the hope of burying monarchy forever). Throughout the nineteenth century, the fall of the Bastille was chronicled by historians, depicted by artists and celebrated by common people. In 1880, the French chose to make the Storming of the Bastille their national holiday. Through all the upheavals of France’s century of revolutions (1789-1871), the events of July 14 retained their power as the most powerful symbol of the people bringing down a despotic government and putting an end to arbitrary rule. Poster by Gustave Donjean for the historic drama in five acts, Le Pacte de famine ou la Prise de la Bastille, le 14 juillet 1789, by Paul Foucher & Elie Berthet, played a


Complete the name of the 13th President of the USA Millard ..............

President Millard Fillmore (1800 - 1874) - Genealogy President Millard Fillmore Loke Township, (now Summerhill), Cayga County, New York, United States Death: in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States Place of Burial: Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States Immediate Family: Brother of Olive Armstrong Johnson ; Cyrus Fillmore ; Almon Hopkins Fillmore ; Calvin Turner Fillmore ; Julia Harris and 3 others ; Darius Ingraham Fillmore ; Charles DeWitt Fillmore and Phoebe Maria Shayler « less Occupation: 13th President of the United States, President of the United States, US President and Lawyer, Teacher, Attorney, NY Controller, Vice President, 13th President(1850-1853), 13th U.S. President, President of the United States (#13), 13th President of the USA Managed by: Jan 7 1800 - Locke, Cayuga, New York, United States Death: Mar 8 1874 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Parents: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "...in regard to the death of Millard Fillmore mid Charles Sumner. Articles of association of the Jefferson City Bunk were filed to-day i... Publication: Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: ... summer." 0XT9A&T. Seatii of Sx-Presldtnt fillmore. Ex-President Millard Fillmore died at his rasidenoe in Huffalo, Sands? night ... sudd... Publication: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: ... whiskey drinking and should he abandoned. BG7” The death of Millard Fillmore leaves Andrew Johnson as the only eq-Fresident of the Unite... Publication: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "...Millard Fillmore, who was President of tho United States from July 10th, 1850, to March 4th, '53, died in llufTalo, N. Y., on .Sunday... Publication: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "..., MARCH 10, 1874. N0 169 jj j| StoSiMlifiircn Millard Fillmore. The death of Millard Fii.i.mour, 13th I'rcsldent ot the United Btatcs... Publication: Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: ... That the Benato has heard with deep regret of the death of Millard Fillmore, former Chlet ... , thus tapping and carrying off the trade ... Publication: Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "....Rdjefid& Aduertiser. Death of ex Prcsldwnt Fillmore. IUFFAO, N. Y., March 9.-Ex. Presidont Millard Fillmore died at his residence in... Publication: Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: ... 9th, Mr. I-Tnton, <-j New York, announced the death of Millard Fillmore. Iirief eulogies upon tinlife ai.d character ... thousaml... Publication: York, York, South Carolina, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "...longer. John R. Cochban. Death of Ex-President Fillmore. Ex-President Millard Fillmore died at his residence in Buffalo, N. Y., ou Su... Publication: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: ... to be ex? cited by* intellectual exertions. ? The death of Millard Fillmore leaves Andrew Johnson as the only ex-President of the United... Publication: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "...* f flwtwi OBITUARY. LX-P RESIDENT FILLMORE. A few days ago the country was startled by the announcement of the death of Millard Fill... Publication: brother About Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the USA 13th United States President. He was born in upstate New York in Cayuga County the second of eight children to such an impoverished family that they could not even afford to feed him. His father apprenticed (indentured servant) him to a cloth maker at age fifteen, so brutal it stopped just short of slavery. Millard Fillmore taught himself to read b