In Greek mythology, one of the labours of Hercules was to procure the ‘what’ belonging to Zeus, which were guarded by the Hesperides?

The Twelve Labors of Hercules Arts and Entertainment > Mythology The Twelve Labors of Hercules Hercules performed twelve labors given to him by King Eurystheus of Tiryns. For twelve years, he traveled all over to complete these incredible tasks. NOTE: Because different ancient poets gave their own accounts of Hercules's labors, some details may vary. One: Kill the Nemean Lion This monster of a lion had a hide was so tough that no arrow could pierce it. Hercules stunned the beast with his olive-wood club and then strangled it with his bare hands. It is said that he skinned the lion, using the lion's sharp claws, and ever after wore its hide. Two: Kill the Lernean Hydra The evil, snakelike Hydra had nine heads. If one got hurt, two would grow in its place. But Hercules quickly sliced off the heads, while his charioteer, Iolaus, sealed the wounds with a torch. Hercules made his arrows poisonous by dipping them in the Hydra's blood. Three: Capture the Cerynian Hind The goddess Artemis loved and protected this stubborn little deer, which had gold horns. Hercules found it a challenge to capture the delicate hind without hurting it (and making Artemis angry). After following the hind for an entire year, he safely carried it away. Four: Capture the Erymanthian Boar The people of Mount Erymanthus lived in fear of this deadly animal. Hercules chased the wild boar up the mountain and into a snowdrift. He then took it in a net and brought it to King Eurystheus, who was so frightened of the beast that he hid in a huge bronze jar. Five: Clean the Augean Stables Thousands of cows lived in these stables belonging to King Augeas . They had not been cleaned in 30 years, but Hercules was told to clean them completely in a single day. To do so he made two rivers bend so that they flowed into the stables, sweeping out the filth. Six: Kill the Stymphalian Birds These murderous birds lived around Lake Stymphalos. Their claws and beaks were sharp as metal and their feathers flew like darts. Hercules scared them out of their nests with a rattle and then killed them with the poison arrows he had made from the Hydra 's blood. Seven: Capture the Cretan Bull This savage bull, kept by King Minos of Crete, was said to be insane and breathe fire. Hercules wrestled the mad beast to the ground and brought it back to King Eurystheus. Unfortunately, the king set it free, and it roamed Greece, causing terror wherever it went. Eight: Capture the Horses of Diomedes King Diomedes , leader of the Bistones, fed his bloodthirsty horses on human flesh. Hercules and his men fought and killed King Diomedes and fed the king to his horses. This made the horses tame, so that Hercules was able to lead them to King Eurystheus. Nine: Take the Girdle of the Amazon Queen Hippolyte Hercules went to the land of the Amazons , where the queen welcomed him and agreed to give him her girdle for Eurystheus's daughter. But Hera spread the rumor that Hercules came as an enemy. In the end he had to conquer the Amazons and steal the golden belt. Ten: Capture the Cattle of Geryon Geryon , a winged monster with three human bodies, had a herd of beautiful red cattle. He guarded his prized herd with the help of a giant and a vicious two-headed dog. Hercules killed Geryon, the giant, and the dog and brought the cattle to King Eurystheus. Eleven: Take the Golden Apples of the Hesperides The Hesperides were nymphs. In their garden grew golden apples protected by Ladon , a dragon with a hundred heads. Hercules struck a bargain with Atlas , who held up the earth. Hercules shouldered the earth while Atlas, the nymphs' father, fetched the apples. Twelve: Capture Cerberus Hercules was ordered to capture Cerberus , the three-headed guard dog of the underworld, without using weapons. Hercules wrestled down the dog's wild heads, and it agreed to go with him to King Eurystheus. Cerberus was soon returned unharmed to the underworld.


Alice Springs is in which Australian state?

Guide to Alice Springs, Northern Territory - Tourism Australia Guide to Alice Springs Australia.com does not support the internet browser you are using. Please upgrade to a more recent browser so that you can explore the destinations and experiences that await you as you plan your Australian holiday. Welcome to the official Australian tourism website. This site uses cookies. Find out more . Alice Springs Today's Weather in Alice Springs  In the heart of Australia lies Alice Springs, an oasis in the true sense of the word.  By Stephanie Williams Surrounded by red dirt and hauntingly beautiful mountain ranges you'll find Alice Springs, a city of arts and events. Alice Springs – known to locals as simply "Alice" – is the beating heart of Australia's Red Centre. It's a great base for exploring the natural wonders of the Northern Territory's outback, including  Uluru ,  Kata Tjuta ,  Kings Canyon , the West MacDonnell Ranges and their iconic  Larapinta Trail , the red sands of the  Simpson Desert  and the haunting sight of the  Devils Marbles . It's also a fascinating spot to explore Australia's Aboriginal culture.   HOW TO GET THERE Qantas  has direct flights to Alice Springs from most major cities in Australia.  Virgin Australia  offers direct flights from Adelaide and Darwin. Alice Springs sits between the capital cities of Darwin and Adelaide, with a major sealed highway connecting the three destinations. It's about 16 hours from Alice Springs to either city, and the road has regular gas stations, small towns and roadhouses. Another popular way to experience the area is via  The Ghan , a comfortable and scenic train journey between Adelaide and Darwin via Alice Springs and  Katherine .   Discover Aboriginal art in the city's galleries  Take a helicopter ride over the West MacDonnell Ranges See sunrise or sunset over the red rocks of Uluru and Kata Tjuta TOP THINGS TO DO IN ALICE SPRINGS Visit Aboriginal art galleries Australian Aboriginal art is the oldest ongoing art tradition in the world. Early Aboriginal stories and culture were expressed in rock carvings, body painting and ground designs, some dating back more than 30,000 years. In 1971 a schoolteacher, Geoffrey Bardon, saw the impermanent art being creating just north-west of Alice Spring at Papunya. He introduced paints and canvas to the community and many locals began adapting their styles to take advantage of these new, Western mediums. The Western Desert art movement was born. Artworks are displayed in galleries across Alice Springs, such as the  Papunya Tula  gallery, owned and directed by traditional Aboriginal people from the Western Desert. Lose yourself exploring the range of private and collectively owned galleries lining Todd Mall, a pedestrian-only shopping strip in the centre of town, or visit the collection at the  Araluen Arts Centre . The  Tjanpi Desert Weavers  is a social enterprise that takes basket weaving to the next level. Get to know the city's outback culture Climb to the top of  Anzac Hill  for sweeping views over Alice Springs and the distant MacDonnell Ranges. Breakfast in one of the bustling cafés along Todd Mall, then join the hop-on/hop-off bus to the town’s main attractions such as the  Telegraph Station Historical Reserve , part of the revolutionary telegraph system that connected England with Australia in 1872, or the  School of the Air Visitor Centre , where you can sit in on a virtual lesson with Australian children who live in remote parts of Australia's centre. Wander through the  Araluen Cultural Precinct , learning about Central Australian mythology, art and culture. The precinct's attractions include the  Albert Namatjira Gallery  and the  Museum of Central Australia . Return to Anzac Hill to catch the mesmerising, lava-like sunset before enjoying a dinner at one of the buzzing restaurants in town. Explore the MacDonnell Ranges Stretching out hundreds of kilometres each side of Alice Springs are the caterpillar-like East and West MacDonnell Ranges. They’re full of incredible views, hiking, 4WD tracks, freshwater swimming holes


Manuka, Tupelo and Firewood are all types of which foodstuff?

Honey: Buy Gourmet Honey Online Acacia Tupelo Raw Manuka. Benefits. igourmet.com Honey ABOUT HONEY Order Online at the #1 Source for Gourmet Food and Gift Baskets Buy Honey online from igourmet.com! Please visit our online store and go shopping at the number one imported food delivery service in the USA. Honey is a sweet natural substance made by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. Evidence suggests that humans gathered honey as many as 8,000 years ago as a Mesolithic rock painting from Spain depicts humans foraging for honey in beehives. Since ancient times humans have consumed honey in food and drink and have used honey for religious offerings, medicine, currency, cosmetics, embalming, building, and art. Honey's role in human history is prominent, as cultures throughout the centuries valued honey for its wide array of uses. As early as 2,000 BC, honey was mentioned in ancient Egyptian and Indian texts. Archaeologists have discovered honey combs buried with Egyptian pharaohs in their tombs. In Greek mythology, honey was often considered "ambrosia", a food or drink of the Greek Gods. Honey was also an important ingredient in cooking and baking in Greece. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, championed honey not only for its nutritional benefits but also for its medicinal values. The Romans even used honey as a topical medicine for healing their wounds during battles. Napoleon revered honey so much that he had bees embroidered onto his clothes and the flag of his army. By the 11th Century, German peasants paid feudal lords with honey. A natural alternative to sugar, Honey consists mostly of fructose and glucose with small amounts of enzymes, vitamins and minerals. It also retains the natural aromas from the flowers from which it was derived. Honey is produced by honey bees. Three types of bees constitute a beehive: a queen bee, male drone bees and worker bees. Worker bees collect nectar from flowers and convert the nectar to honey to be stored in wax honeycombs inside the beehive. The bees then fans their wings in order to help with the evaporation of the water content of the honey. Once a human extracts honey from the honeycomb and properly seals it, it should have a long shelf-life, as some honey has been found to be preserved for decades and sometimes even centuries. For practical purposes though, manufacturers often put a two year expiration date on their honey jars. Honey's flavor and color is determined by the source of the nectar, that of course being flower blossoms. In nature, bees will be attracted to just about any flower. However, beekeepers bring their bees to specific flower groves to create monofloral honeys like Acacia, Tupelo and Chestnut. In the US alone there are over 300 varieties of honey, most of them named for the flower from which they originate, such as Clover, Orange Blossom or Sage. Typically, lighter colored honey is milder, whereas darker colored honey is richer and more intense in flavor. Single Flower Honey Varieties: Acacia Honey: Our Acacia Honey is sourced from the blossoms of the Acacia "tree" (actually a legume) in Tuscany. This highly sought after honey does not crystallize, is very clear in appearance and has a delicate sweetness with hints of almond and vanilla. Acacia Honey is quite versatile. Enjoy it in tea or with cheese, where it adds a delicate sweetness to the salty tang of pecorino or gorgonzola. Apple Blossom Honey: A light colored honey made by bees that harvest the nectar from those big, bright white apple blossoms we all know and love. This particular honey goes great with tea. Buckwheat Honey: Buckwheat Honey is as stout and complex as honey gets. Extremely dark in appearance, it compares to other sweeteners like sorghum and molasses. Hints of mossy earth and its not-so-sweet character combine to yield a malty flavor and long but enjoyable finish. Buckwheat Honey is recommended as a drizzle over goat cheese or stirred into plain greek yogurt. Carrot Blossom Honey: Carrot blossoms are naturally an excellent source of nectar for honeybees. Carrots th


Actress Phyllis Diller said ‘His favourite exercise is climbing tall people’, about which Hollywood actor?

IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "MAME" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "MAME" 1-50 of 90 names. Zac Efron Zachary David Alexander Efron was born October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California. He is the son of Starla Baskett, a former secretary, and David Efron, an electrical engineer. He has a younger brother, Dylan. His surname, "Efron", is a Biblical place name, and comes from Zac's Polish Jewish paternal grandfather. The rest of Zac's recent ancestry is English, German, and Scottish. Zac was raised in Arroyo Grande, CA. He took his first step toward acting at the age of eleven, after his parents noticed his singing ability. Singing and acting lessons soon led to an appearance in a production of "Gypsy" that ran 90 performances, and he was hooked. After appearing on-stage in "Peter Pan", "Auntie Mame", "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Music Man", guest parts quickly followed on television series, including Firefly , ER , CSI: Miami , NCIS , and The Guardian . After guest-starring in several episodes of Summerland , Zac joined the regular cast as girl-crazy Cameron Bale. He also starred in several pilots, such as The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke and Triple Play , and played an autistic child in the television movie Miracle Run , alongside Mary-Louise Parker and Aidan Quinn . He graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in June 2006. Efron came to fame for starring in the Disney Channel original film High School Musical , for which he won the Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star. He returned to the role of Troy Bolton in High School Musical 2 , which broke cable TV records with 17.5 million viewers. He played title roles of the fantasy romance Charlie St. Cloud and the comedy 17 Again , both from director Burr Steers , and as the lovable Link Larkin in 2007's smash hit musical Hairspray , directed by Adam Shankman . As part of the all-star cast he shared a Critics Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble, the 2007 Hollywood Film Festival Award for Ensemble of the Year, and was honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award® nomination for Outstanding Motion Picture Cast. In addition, he won an MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance. Efron also starred in Richard Linklater 's Me and Orson Welles , an adaptation of the novel by Robert Kaplow , which premiered to rave reviews at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival. That same year, he starred in Kenny Ortega 's High School Musical 3: Senior Year , which set a box office record for the highest grossing opening weekend for a musical. In 2012, Efron took the lead in The Lucky One , a film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel, playing a marine who returns to North Carolina after serving in Iraq in search for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war. He also lent his voice to the animated feature Dr. Seuss ' The Lorax , and co-starred in Lee Daniels ' thriller The Paperboy , alongside Nicole Kidman , John Cusack , Matthew McConaughey and Scott Glenn , as well as Josh Radnor 's Liberal Arts , which premiered to rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival. Another indie film he co-starred in, At Any Price , was released in 2013. Eric Stoltz Eric Cameron Stoltz is a theater-trained actor and producer who has starred in both independent and studio films. He was born on September 30, 1961 in Whittier, California, to Evelyn Vawter, a violinist and schoolteacher, and Jack Stoltz, an elementary school teacher. He has German, English, and Scottish ancestry. Eric was raised in both American Samoa and Santa Barbara, California, where by the age of fourteen, he was earning money by playing piano for the local musical theater productions, including "Mame" starring Anthony Edwards , whom he co-starred with as two of Jeff Spicoli's stoner friends in Fast Times at Ridgemont High . The two became friends, and then college roommates when both attended the University of Southern California. Dropping out in his junior year, Eric joined a repertory company that did 10 plays at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. Moving to New York in 1981, he


Which English football player has a daughter called Harper Seven?

David and Victoria Beckham name baby girl Harper Seven - Telegraph David and Victoria Beckham name baby girl Harper Seven David Beckham's wife Victoria has given birth to her fourth child, a baby girl  called Harper Seven.   Image 1 of 2 Last week David Beckham took a photograph of his heavily pregnant wife in a bikini, when she wasn't looking, and posted it on Facebook.  Photo: ENTERPRISE   Image 1 of 2 Mrs Beckham, the former Spice Girl, has previously spoken of her desire to have a daughter.  Photo: EPA By Nick Allen , Los Angeles 8:29AM BST 11 Jul 2011 Follow The birth took place by Caesarean at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. In a statement on his Facebook page, former England football captain Beckham said: "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. "She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx Friends of the couple were quick to send their congratulations. A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, expressed her excitement on Twitter, writing: "congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!" Related Articles Is the fourth child a status symbol? 11 Jan 2011 Another former Spice Girl Emma Bunton also tweeted: "Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!" The Beckhams, who married in 1999, already have three boys - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five. Mrs Beckham, the former Spice Girl, has previously spoken of her desire to have a daughter. After the birth a spokesman said: "Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family." The couple were aware that the baby was to be a girl. In March, Beckham told People magazine: "Obviously, having three boys, you kind of expect another one, so finding out a little girl is in there is surprising, but, obviously, we are over the moon." Last week the player took a photograph of his heavily pregnant wife in a bikini, when she wasn't looking, and posted it on Facebook. She had previously told Women's Wear Daily that she did not like being photographed when pregnant, saying last month: "I don't think anyone needs to see that, other than my husband. Absolutely not." David Beckham met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they arrived in Los Angeles on Friday night. On Saturday he scored the winning goal in a game for his team, LA Galaxy.


Who directed and starred in the 1968 film ‘The Green Berets’?

The Green Berets (1968) directed by John Wayne • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd I should have just watched this for 2 hours. Its reputation for being awful stretches before it like a motorway of poo, and justifiably so. I'd heard how this was a shameless propaganda piece many times but I never normally let that sort of thing bother me, so I was just hoping that I would get some decent action scenes out of it. But no. The thing about The Green Berets is that it's ridiculously boring bearing in mind what kind of film it is. Considering its anti-Viet Cong stance, I was expecting to be treated to John Wayne and the boys gunning down hundreds of VC and maybe coming out… 1 It's been over 4 years since my one and only viewing of John Wayne's commie -bashing propaganda film from 1968. A film so anti-communist that he even got support from the US Military when he asked for their assistance, this was Wayne airing his own views on the conflict in his typical abrasive manner. The Green Berets doesn't look quite like your average Vietnam War film.The jungle doesn't look like jungle, and that's because it isn't. This wasn't filmed in South East Asia but in Georgia. Fort Benning to be exact. That's the most obvious problem with the film, alongside a rather slanted view of how things were really progressing for the Yanks over there. There's plenty of action, and… 1 We all know about those wonderful anti-war films made about America’s participation in the Vietnam War. Classics such as: Apocalypse Now, Deer Hunter and Platoon. But during the most brutal period of the Vietnam war itself, Hollywood icon John Wayne made ”The Green Berets” a Pro-Vietnam war film that were suppose to boost the moral of the American soldiers and ease the harsh public opinion opposing the war. Although it did great at the box-office, it was heavily panned by critics who thought it was a disgrace and presented a false black-and-white reality about the war, far away from the real grotesque images from television. Col. Mike Kirby (John Wayne) ensembles an A-Team of Green Berets, specially handpicked. Together with… I should have just watched this for 2 hours. Its reputation for being awful stretches before it like a motorway of poo, and justifiably so. I'd heard how this was a shameless propaganda piece many times but I never normally let that sort of thing bother me, so I was just hoping that I would get some decent action scenes out of it. But no. The thing about The Green Berets is that it's ridiculously boring bearing in mind what kind of film it is. Considering its anti-Viet Cong stance, I was expecting to be treated to John Wayne and the boys gunning down hundreds of VC and maybe coming out… Review by Richard Doyle ★★ This is often knocked for being a propaganda film. It certainly is. It's decidedly on the side of American intervention in Vietnam and makes no bones about it. I don't think that's automatically a bad thing. Many films made on the other side of this issue are propaganda films in exactly the same sense and they aren't criticized for being so. I don't agree with this film's politics, but I don't have to agree with a film's agenda to be entertained by it (see just about every film Chuck Norris ever made). This is also a ridiculously old fashioned film. It feels like a film made during WWII, and by 1968, that made it a relic. Even films that were… 1 "A little trick we learned from Charlie, but we don't dip 'em in the same stuff he does." The pinnacle of absurd war propaganda, nationalistic racism and unironic hyper-masculinity. In related thoughts: This is quite possibly the worst film ever made, not just because it is thematically, ideologically and morally disgusting, not just because the acting, writing and presentation is so unpleasant, but also because it's just so fucking boring. I can barely even focus on this film, my attention keeps wandering because there is nothing going on that is worth watching in the slightest. But hey, there is literally no plot apart from "Durr hurr commies are bad and John Wayne is a tuff heroic patriot 'murrkan


Which ‘stone’ was removed from London’s Westminster Abbey on Christmas day 1950?

Woman who took Stone of Destiny back to Scotland dies - BBC News BBC News Woman who took Stone of Destiny back to Scotland dies 8 July 2013 Close share panel Image caption Kay Matheson and the Stone of Destiny A leading figure in a plot to return the Stone of Destiny to Scotland more than 60 years ago has died. Kay Matheson was one of a group of four students who took the relic from Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1950. The stone was taken back to Scotland from where it had been removed by Edward I in 1296 as a spoil of war. Ms Matheson, who drove a car carrying the stone through police road blocks, died in Wester Ross at the age of 84. She had been studying domestic science at the University of Glasgow when she joined the plot to take the stone from London. The others involved were Ian Hamilton, Gavin Vernon and Alan Stuart. During their raid on Westminster Abbey the stone broke into two pieces. Police launched a huge manhunt, but driving alone Ms Matheson was able to negotiate road blocks and cross the border into Scotland. In the weeks that followed, police arrived at her family's croft in Wester Ross and searched the property. Symbolic gesture Five months later the students placed the stone, also known as the Stone of Scone, in Arbroath Abbey. The authorities had it taken back to Westminster Abbey, but in 1996 it was returned to Scotland as a symbolic gesture and is now kept at Edinburgh Castle. Ms Matheson, who later became a teacher and Gaelic scholar, and the others were not prosecuted. Image caption Kay Matheson was portrayed by Kate Mara in the 2008 film Stone of Destiny Mr Hamilton told The Observer newspaper in 2008 , when a film based on his book about the 1950s incident was released, that the government had feared Scots would take to the streets if the students had ended up in the courts. American actress Kate Mara portrayed Ms Matheson in the movie, Stone of Destiny. Charlie Cox, Billy Boyd and Robert Carlyle also starred. Another film, An Ceasnachadh, focused on Ms Matheson's interrogation by the authorities. Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes played the role of Ms Matheson. It also told of her dedication to Gaelic and how she drew inspiration from the works of Victorian Gaelic poet Mairi Mhor nan Oran - Big Mary of the Songs. Ms Matheson was living in a care home at Aultbea, near Loch Ewe, when she died. Rob Gibson, SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, paid tribute to her. He said: "Her exploits in retrieving the stone made her one of the immortals in Scottish nationalist history." Mr Gibson said she had worked hard to revive the use of Gaelic in Wester Ross and was a popular and respected teacher and figure in the local community. Lib Dem MP Charles Kennedy described Ms Matheson as an "inspirational force". He said: "The redoubtable Kay was a truly remarkable character, one of whom I was truly fond and someone who was tremendously kind towards me. "I was apprehensive in the extreme when I first stood locally in 1983 to find Kay - of Stone of Destiny fame - as my SNP opponent. "In fact we hit it off so well that a firm friendship was formed."


In medicine, metritis is the inflammation of which part of the body?

Bacterial Infection (Metritis) of the Uterus in Dogs | petMD Bacterial Infection (Metritis) of the Uterus in Dogs Metritis in Dogs   Metritis is inflammation of the endometrium (lining) of the uterus due to a bacterial infection, usually occurring within a week after a dog has given birth. It can also develop after a natural or medical abortion, miscarriage, or after a non-sterile artificial insemination. The bacteria that are most often responsible for infection of the uterus are gram-negative bacteria like Escherichia coli, which often spreads into the blood, causing a blood infection. The infection may lead to sterility, and if left untreated, septic shock, a lethal condition, may follow.   Symptoms and Types   Discharge from the vulva that smells bad; discharge with pus, or pus mixed with blood; discharge that is dark green Swollen, dough-like abdomen Dehydration (the skin stays tented for a few seconds when pinched) Dark red gums Increased heart rate if the bacterial infection has become systemic   Prolonged delivery, perhaps with a large litter Obstetric manipulation Natural or medical abortion, miscarriage Natural or artificial insemination (rare)   Diagnosis   Your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical exam, including a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, an electrolyte panel, and a urinalysis. These tests will help your veterinarian to determine whether the bacterial infection has spread to the bloodstream, where the infection might have originated, and how dehydrated your dog is. You will need to give a thorough history of your dog's health, onset of symptoms, and possible incidents that might have precipitated this condition.   Diagnostic tools, like radiograph and ultrasound imaging, will allow your veterinarian to visually examine the interior of the uterus for any retained fetuses, excess fluid accumulation, and/or abnormal amounts of abdominal fluid production due to uterine rupture.     A sample of the vaginal discharge will also be taken for cytologic (microscopic) examination. A culture of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that lives with oxygen, or without oxygen, respectively) will be used for identifying the bacterial populations present in the blood, and a sensitivity of the isolated bacteria will be performed so that the most appropriate antibiotic treatments can be prescribed.   Treatment   Your dog will need to be hospitalized for fluid therapy, and to correct and stabilize any electrolyte imbalances. If the infection has reached sepsis, your dog will also be treated for shock. Your dog will also need to be placed on broad-spectrum antibiotics until the bacterial culture and sensitivity results return from the lab; then, depending on the results of the tests, your veterinarian will switch your dog to the antibiotic best suited for eliminating the bacteria that are causing the infection.   If the metritis is not in an advanced stage, your dog will most likely respond to medical treatment. However, medical treatment does not always prevent the infection from progressing to a generalized abdominal infection and ruptured uterus. If future breeding is not planned, having your dog spayed is the treatment of choice. This solution is especially appropriate when retained fetuses or placentas are present within the uterus, when the uterus has ruptured, or when the uterus is severely infected. Patients suffering from a long-term infection that is not responding to medical treatment may improve after a surgical cleansing of the uterus.


Which 18th Century scientist and politician published the literary work ‘Poor Richard’s Almanack’?

Poor Richard's Almanack Note: All prices in US Dollars No records found Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin Book Page Summary From the Book Flap For over twenty five years, Benjamin Franklin shared his wisdom and humor with a ravenous readership with his yearly editions of Poor Richard’s Almanack.  He offered predictions on the weather, astronomy, poetry, and much more.  Today his work as Poor Richard is best remembered for his timeless, thought-provoking aphorisms and proverbs that are as valuable today, in business and in life, as they were over two centuries ago.  With more than 900 pithy sayings, Franklin lays out rules by which everyone should live and offers advice on subjects such as money, friendship, marriage, ethics, and human nature.  They range from the famous “A penny saved is a penny earned” to the lesser known but equally practical “When the wine enters, out goes the truth.”  Modern economist Paul Volcker’s new introduction offers a fascinating perspective on Franklin’s beloved work. Reviews   Click here for a " critical notice " of the first reprint of Poor Richard's Almanac from the January 1850 issue of The American Whig Review. "If you want the brutal truth, I did not expect to get much useful information out of Poor Richard's Almanack. I wondered, what could Benjamin Franklin—a guy who has been, no offense, dead for more than two hundred years—possibly have to say that would be relevant to a resident of today's dot-com world? Plenty, as it turns out." —from the Introduction by Dave Barry--This text refers to the Paperback edition Courteous Reader: 'It is hardly necessary to state, that Franklin did not originate all the sayings of Poor Richard. He himself tells us, that they were the 'Wisdom of many ages and nations'. Any one, familiar with Bacon, Rochefoucauld, and Rabelais, as well as Others, will recognize old friends in some of these sayings, while a study of the Collection of Proverbs, made in the early part of the eighteenth century, by Ray and Palmer, will reveal the probable source from which Poor Richard pilfer'd. Yet, with but few exceptions, these maxims and aphorisms had been filter'd through Franklin's brain, and were ting'd with that mother wit, which so strongly and individually marks so much that he said and wrote. --from the introduction by Paul Leicester Ford 5 out of 5 stars Entertaining, Enlightening, and Educational, August 22, 2001 By A Customer A wonderful book of sayings that espouse Ben Franklin's views on life. In general, he was an advocate of honesty, hard work, moderation in all indulgences, and being a good person. While these may sound like simple principles, the wittiness and cleverness with which they are presented make them memorable and therefore useful. Buy two copies of this book -- one for yourself and one for your child when they reach their teenage years. You'll both be better off. My copy is marked up so I can easily find my favorite sayings, and I find myself flipping through it often. 5 out of 5 stars Choice Morsels Of Wisdom, January 28, 2006 By Jon Linden (Warren, N.J. United States) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)        Franklin's timeless compilation of whit and wisdom is truly a classic. The book contains some of the most interesting and impressive collection of comments that Franklin was able to put in this compendium. While many are ascribed to Franklin, he specifically does not take credit for the adages himself. Rather, he indicates that they are commonly utilized comments and expressions of the vernacular. The individual enticements cover all areas of thought and society. He was able to capture these moments of brilliance and publish them so that they are available for all time. Such common phrases and expressions are recognizable to most readers. When Franklin says, "You can bear your own Faults, and why not a Fault in your Wife?" the reader sees these as aphorisms that are applicable as well in 2006 as they were when he published them back in the 18th Century. While Franklin may not have penned all these witticisms personally, he surely


Which English singer-songwriter’s pet spaniel was a special guest at his civil partnership ceremony?

Scarborough Review Issue 24 by Your Local Link Ltd - issuu issuu August 2015 Issue 24 Telephone: 01723 355 797 Covering Filey and Hunmanby cars Cosmetic Auto Repair Services Scarborough boy back on track after suﬀering from rare genetic disorder Oliver Parnaby gets set to start the train at North Bay Railway Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk A SCARBOROUGH youngster who suffers from a rare genetic disorder is on track for a bright future thanks to friends and family and North Bay Railway. Oliver Parnaby, five years old, from the Seamer Road area of town was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 when he was just 18 months old. But after mum Danni Parnaby contacted Scarborough Review Editor Pete Spence to highlight his condition, Pete helped Oliver and family have a smile on their faces with a special train trip thanks to North Bay Railway. Danni said: “Oliver and the family have been through a lot so it was a lovely thing to do and we are very thankful. The railway gave us a special pass for the season so we can go whenever we want. Oliver absolutely loves trains.” Oliver was born in June 2010 with a straightforward water birth but when he was around six months old parents Danni and Chris noticed spots which were increasing in number so he was taken to the doctors. Danni said: “We were referred to a genetic consultant in Leeds and that was when we discovered what was wrong after tests were carried out. It is a condition where most people who have it can live with few problems, but Oliver developed autistic tendencies too and has had problems with his spine which need operating on. “On June 21 this year we set off to Leeds General Infirmary ready for his operation and nothing could have prepared us for that day. “Thankfully everything went to plan. Oliver spent four days on the HDU, and then two days on the children’s ward following his surgery, before being sent home in a back brace. He has a followup appointment with his surgeon on July 31 but everything seems to be going well and Oliver is coping and recovering fantastically.” For more on Oliver’s special train trip and his condition see page 6. INSIDE THIS MONTH… SCARBOROUGH florist at huge celebrity wedding! SEE pAgE 25 For more. Out & About Great things to do and great places to eat in and around Scarborough. SEE pAgE 39 WANTED MO TOR CYC LES Any condition Anything considered | New or Old Will view & collect 7 days a week Call Les at 2015 ACTS ANNOUNCED SEE PAGE 41 STEVE HENSHAW INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP SAT 12 th - SUN 13 th SEPTEMBER 2015 RACING See main advert inside for more details TEL: 01723 373000 9.30 - 4.30 MONDAY - FRIDAY OR VISIT www.oliversmountracing.com or www.auto66.com FOR MORE INFORMATION 2 - Scarborough Review, August - Issue 24 EDITOR PETE SPENCE Get in touch... Scarborough Review can be contacted by: Pete Spence (mobile) 07815 290457, email: pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk General office number: 01723 355797. Advertising: 01904 767881. Postal address: 9 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA RePORTeR & PhOTOGRAPheR DAVe BARRY Contact: 01723 353597 dave@thescarboroughreview.co.uk ADVeRTISING CASSIe JeFFeRSON Contact: 07990 554837 cassie@yourlocallink.co.uk Frazer never expected surprise birthday guest! Copy deadlines - September: Editorial: 17th August Advertising: 19th August APPReNTICe JOURNALIST KRYSTAL STARKeY Contact: 01904 767881 krystal@thescarboroughreview.co.uk Like us on Facebook. The Scarborough Review is FREE to pick up from: Scarborough: Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Boyes, Nisa Locals, 4News, Eyres, Marcus Anthony Furnishings, Co-Op and Post Office at Newlands, Spar in Falsgrave, First Light charity shop, North Cliff Golf Club, the YMCA, Dean’s Garden Centre, WH Smith, Morrisons Local, Clock Handyman, Gladstone Road Stores, the Bowls Centre, Sandybed Stores, Scarborough Hospital, Costcutters on Ramshill and the Grand, Royal and Clifton hotels. Filey: Tesco and Wrays Plus: Co-Op at Hunmanby, Osgodby Stores and Proudfoot stores in Newby, Eastfield and Seamer. Next publication date Friday 28 August Sally


What is the name of the dragon which guards the treasure in the novel ‘The Hobbit’?

SparkNotes: The Hobbit: Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Bilbo’s Heroism The Hobbit’s main theme is Bilbo’s development into a hero, which more broadly represents the development of a common person into a hero. At the beginning of the story, Bilbo is timid, comfortable, and complacent in his secure little hole at Bag End. When Gandalf talks him into embarking on the quest with Thorin’s dwarves, Bilbo becomes so frightened that he faints. But as the novel progresses, Bilbo prevails in the face of danger and adversity, justifying Gandalf’s early claim that there is more to the little hobbit than meets the eye. Bilbo possesses hidden reserves of inner strength that even Bilbo himself cannot perceive when he firsts sets out on the quest. Confronting the trolls, escaping with Gollum’s ring, slaying the spider, rescuing the dwarves in Mirkwood, and speaking face-to-face with the great dragon Smaug all provide Bilbo with opportunities to test his resolve. As he builds confidence and resourcefulness, Bilbo emerges as a true hero. Because Tolkien acknowledged that the idea of hobbits was rooted in his experiences with rural Englishmen of his own time, Bilbo’s development might allegorically represent the heroism of England in World War I or the inner, latent heroism common to everyone. But given Tolkien’s stated distaste for allegory—his main motivation for writing was storytelling, not the exploration of a literary theme—it is questionable whether Bilbo’s story should be taken to refer to anyone except Bilbo himself. Race, Lineage, and Character The differences among Tolkien’s imaginary races are a major focus of the novel, particularly in its second half. Elves, dwarves, trolls, and goblins differ from one another physically, psychologically, and morally. These inherent racial differences drastically limit the possibility of individual choice but make moral distinctions easy to maintain. All goblins are evil, for example, and all elves are good. The notion of races having different moral qualities is reflected in the novel’s idea of nature. The good races are portrayed as being in harmony with nature, while the evil races are depicted as being at odds with it—hence the eagles’ decision to help the elves against the goblins. Some critics have suggested that the different races in The Hobbit were meant to represent different European nationalities, but Tolkien’s distaste for allegory makes this seem highly unlikely. Family lineage is another important factor that shapes identity in The Hobbit. Throughout Middle-Earth, one’s prospects, character, and social position are linked closely to family heritage. Bilbo’s conflicting feelings of fear and courage, for instance, are portrayed as a struggle between his Baggins side and his Took side, referring respectively to his father’s and his mother’s families. Thorin is prompted to seek the treasure under the mountain because it is his birthright, passed down from his grandfather, Thror. Bard’s heroism is in part attributed to his having descended from the lords of Dale. Whereas race is primarily a determinant of one’s moral standing, family has more to do with one’s specific personality: Bilbo is good because he is a hobbit, but he is adventurous because he is a Took. Motifs Motifs are recurring structures, contrasts, and literary devices that can help to develop and inform the text’s major themes. Contrasting Worldviews Tolkien was a scholar of ancient languages at Oxford. A major source of inspiration for The Hobbit’s plot was the body of ancient epic literature that Tolkien studied, particularly Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon epics like Beowulf. Elements of the story originate from literature, including the form of the heroic quest, the dragon’s treasure hoard, the importance of named swords, the elves’ mysterious magic, and the grim focus on birthright and family lineage. The Hobbit revisits many of these ancient conventions with a playful, comic tone that is thoroughly modern. Bilbo him


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BBC - History -   World Wars: Pearl Harbor: A Rude Awakening Print this page Introduction It all happened so quickly. At 7.55am on Sunday 7 December 1941, the first of two waves of Japanese aircraft began their deadly attack on the US Pacific Fleet, moored at Pearl Harbor on the Pacific island of Oahu. Within two hours, five battleships had been sunk, another 16 damaged, and 188 aircraft destroyed. Only chance saved three US aircraft carriers, usually stationed at Pearl Harbor but assigned elsewhere on the day. The attacks killed under 100 Japanese but over 2,400 Americans, with another 1,178 injured. ... the attacks had been slowly brewing for years. Although swift in execution, the attacks had been slowly brewing for years. The US had once looked upon Japanese ambitions with a level of sympathy, even indulgence. Hit hard by the Great Depression of the early 1930s, however, Japanese disillusion with party government grew and moderates gave way to militants. In 1931 Japan occupied Manchuria in northern China. Over the decade conflict intensified and in July 1937 war was declared. As Japanese aggression increased, its relations with the US deteriorated. Occupied Manchuria was rapidly exploited with the establishment of heavy and light industries. This was a practical necessity for Japan. Lacking in natural resources itself, the search for alternative supplies underpinned foreign and military policy throughout the decade and led to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific War. On top of practical economic considerations, early military success and an inherent sense of racial superiority led Japan to believe that it deserved to dominate Asian politics. As with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, this combination bred an aggressive and neo-colonial foreign policy, the 'Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere'. Higher birth-rates and economic considerations required more land; the gene-pool justified it. Top Relations with the US A briefing of Japanese pilots before the attack    © The policy increased in urgency as relations with the US sank further. Historically, Japan had relied on America to supply many natural and industrial resources. Increasingly alarmed by Japanese aggression, however, America allowed a commercial treaty dating from 1911 to lapse in January 1940. In July it followed up by embargoing scrap iron and aviation fuel. Things got worse in September when Japan signed the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy. It was now a formal member of the Axis alliance fighting the European War. ... Japan knew that a full-scale invasion of South-east Asia would prompt war with America. This posed real problems. Although officially neutral, there was no doubt where American sympathies lay. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had already strained the sinews of neutrality by supplying Britain with money and arms under the 'lend-lease' agreement. The Tripartite Pact meant that supplies to Japan would indirectly be helping Italy and Germany; further embargoes followed. For Japan, embroiled in a long war with China, these were disastrous. Considering its very survival under threat, Japan intensified the search for a permanent alternative. The most obvious target was South-east Asia, rich in minerals and oil. German success in Europe in 1940 had orphaned French and Dutch colonies in the region and they became the focus of Japanese attention. While occupying French Indochina in July 1941, Japan knew that a full-scale invasion of South-east Asia would prompt war with America. It needed a mechanism to buy itself sufficient time and space to conquer successfully crucial targets like the Philippines, Burma and Malaya. The attack on Pearl Harbor was that mechanism; merely a means to an end. By destroying its Pacific Fleet, Japan expected to remove America from the Pacific equation for long enough to allow it to secure the resources it needed so desperately and hoped to crush American morale sufficiently to prompt Roosevelt to sue for peace. Top An ill-prepared America President Roosevelt declares war on Japan following the attack at Pea


In British government, Sir George Cornewall Lewis was replaced by George Grey in 1861 in which cabinet post?

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston - New World Encyclopedia Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston June 12 1859 – October 18 1865 Preceded by February 6, 1855 – February 19, 1858 Preceded by 18 October 1865 (aged 80) Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire Alma mater St John's College, Cambridge Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC (October 20, 1784 – October 18, 1865) was a British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister in the mid-nineteenth century. He was in government office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865, beginning his parliamentary career as a Tory and concluding it as a Liberal. He was Secretary for War 1809 to 1828. He is best remembered for his direction of British foreign policy through a period when the United Kingdom was at the height of its power, serving terms as both Foreign Secretary (1830-1834, 1835-1841, and 1846-1851) and Prime Minister (1855-1858, 1859-1865). Palmerston helped to re-shape the European map; he convened the conferences that recognized Greek and also Belgian independence, the latter treaty taking Britain into World War I in defense of Belgium's neutrality. Palmerston's legacy, then, also impacted a major twentieth century event. Contents 14 Credits Some of his aggressive actions, now termed liberal interventionist, were greatly controversial at the time, and remain so today. On the other hand, he advocated that moral responsibility to do what is right and to defend justice had a vital role in international relations. He argued that Britain's governance of her colonies was for the benefit of the governed, not of British industry. Commercial interests and national self-interest, in practice, continued to play dominant roles yet the idea that nations might act in the interest of others' even if this does not advance their own interests suggests that humanity might one day build a fairer, better world order. Ultimately, the world cannot become a place of peace and prosperity, health and wholeness for all if nations only ever act in self-interest. Only a world where nations cooperate to ensure that all people are fed, housed, educated and enjoy their right, that the planet itself is protected from exploitation and ecological . Early life and career Henry John Temple was born in his family's London house to the Irish branch of the Temple family on October 20, 1784. Educated at Harrow School, Edinburgh University, and St John's College, Cambridge, he succeeded his father to the title of Viscount Palmerston on April 17, 1802, before he had turned 18. Over the next 6 years he was defeated in two elections for the University of Cambridge constituency, but entered parliament as Tory MP for the pocket borough of Newport on the Isle of Wight in June 1807. Thanks to the patronage of Lord Chichester and Lord Malmesbury, he was given the post of Junior Lord of the Admiralty in the ministry of the Duke of Portland. A few months later, he delivered his first speech in the House of Commons in defense of the expedition to Copenhagen , which he justified by reference to the ambitions of Napoleon to take control of the Danish court. Secretary at War Lord Palmerston's speech was so successful that Perceval, who formed his government in 1809, asked him to become Chancellor of the Exchequer, then a less important office than it was to become from the mid nineteenth century. Lord Palmerston preferred the office of Secretary at War, charged exclusively with the financial business of the army. Without a seat in the cabinet, he remained in the latter post for 20 years. In the later years of Lord Liverpool's Tory administration, after the suicide of Lord Londonderry in 1822, the cabinet began to split along political lines. The more liberal wing of the Tory government made some ground, with George Canning becoming Foreign Secretary and Leader of the House of Commons, William Huskisson advocating and applying the doctrines of free trade, and Catholic emancipation emerging as an open question. Although Lord Palmerston was not in the cabinet, he cordially supported the mea


In which year was the Jif Plastic Lemon launched by Reckitt and Colman?

Packaged (past tense): the HAX plastic lemon pack | BEACH July 23, 2015 Packaged (past tense): the HAX plastic lemon pack 2-color ad for HAX “just squeeze” plastic lemon juice packs, from The Chemist and Druggist, June 25, 1955 There are at least three different people credited for having invented and/or designed the plastic lemon pack — a lemon-shaped squeeze bottle for lemon juice. The one that I’d like to focus on today is Edward Hack. Edward Hack’s nearly forgotten brand name, “HAX” was a homonym for his own name. HAX was Hack’s company. The idea of placing real lemon juice inside yellow lemon-shaped plastic containers was developed in the 1950s by Edward Hack. The actual lemon was designed and produced by Cascelloid Ltd, who maintained that Hack presented them with their perfect model after much searching. They claimed he examined the entire stock of Harrods, Fortnum and Mason’s and Selfridges, as well as three cases of some three hundred lemons each at Covent Garden! It is alleged that the perfect lemon was eventually found at Covent Garden. from Unilever’s Facebook Page The task of actually creating the blow-molded plastic version of Hack’s supposedly “perfect lemon” seems to have fallen to Bill Pugh, Chief Plastics Designer at Cascelloid. The squeeze lemon, marketed now as Jif, began life as a wooden core carved by Pugh, then covered painstakingly with fresh lemon peel. He cast it into a plaster mould, experimenting until he had it just right. He was patient and a perfectionist. Once perfected, the lemon-shaped HAX pack began getting some attention in the press… THE ANSWER’S A LEMON The neat “Hax” lemon juice pack has won approbation all round. Two fluid ounces of lemon juice are contained in a polythene squeeze type container which is an exactly replica in texture, shape and colouring of an actual lemon. A plastics closure holds two labels, shaped and coloured like lemon leaves, in position and to dispense the juice, the housewife gently squeezes the “lemon,” when the liquid flows drop by drop into the tumbler or cup. Bottling: A Quarterly Supplement to the Brewing Trade Review, 1954 The Princess Royal receives a Hax “lemon” —from The Chemist and Druggist, June 25, 1955 More about the HAX lemon, and its competitors, after the fold… Shortly after the end of the Second World War such juice began to be sold in Italy in convenient plastic squeeze packs coloured and shaped like lemons and in 1955 a company called Edward Hack Ltd. began to market juice in similar packs in the United Kingdom. Shortly thereafter another company, Coldcrops Ltd., entered the market with lemon juice sold in similar containers. Litigation ensued, Edward Hack Ltd. claiming that Coldcrops Ltd. were passing off lemon juice as and for their produce. That action never came to trial because both businesses were acquired by the respondents who thereafter marketed juice in plastic lemon containers of the Hack design under the brand name “Jif.” –Lord Oliver of Aylmerton, from UK House of Lords 1990 decision on: Reckitt and Colman Products Ltd v Borden Inc & Others I wasn’t able to find any images of the earlier Italian lemon-shaped packs mentioned above, but the importance in the UK of Edward Hack’s “HAX” lemon is clear enough. Judging from its 1954 mention in Bottling Magazine, however, it must have been launched one year earlier than indicated above. The court’s decision states unequivocally that the surviving “Jif” lemon juice brand used Edward Hack’s lemon design, although Wikipedia and others give Stanley Wagner credit for the invention of the plastic lemon container… The plastic lemon container and the idea of selling lemon juice in this way was conceived by Stanley Wagner, an ex-RAF fighter pilot and an early stalwart of the Frozen Food industry. His plastic lemon was made by a company in the telephone business, Shipton. Over the course of a ten-month period from mid-1955 to early 1956 more than six million of these lemons were sold, initially under the brand name “Realemon” and then after an objection by the then Board of Trade the name was


What was the first name of 18th Century English poet Lord Byron?

Lord Byron Biography - life, family, death, wife, school, mother, son, book Lord Byron Biography Missolonghi, Greece English poet The English poet Lord Byron was one of the most important figures of the    Romantic Movement (1785–1830; a period when English literature was    full of virtuous heroes and themes of love and triumph). Because of his    works, active life, and physical beauty he came to be considered the    perfect image of the romantic poet-hero. His beginnings George Gordon Noel Byron, sixth Baron Byron, was born on January 22,     1788, into a family of fast-decaying nobility. Captain "Mad     Jack" Byron was a "gold digger," marrying Catherine     Gordon chiefly for her annual income. After spending most of her money     and fathering George, he died in 1791. George was left with an     unbalanced mother, the contempt of his aristocratic relatives for the     poor widow and her son, and a birth defect necessitating that he walk on     the balls and toes of his feet for the rest of his life. All this worked     together to hurt the boy's pride and sensitivity. This created in     him a need for self-assertion, which he soon sought to gratify in three     main directions: love, poetry, and action. Despite the awkward way he walked and the numerous "remedies" that Byron suffered through, his boyhood was     full of play and mischief. His favorite activities were riding and     swimming, both sports where he was physically able. But he willingly     played cricket, appointing a schoolmate to run for him. At eight years     old he fell hopelessly in love with a cousin. At sixteen when he heard     of her engagement he reportedly was physically ill. Though said by most     of his peers and teachers to have been a genius, Byron was halfhearted     in his schoolwork. But he read constantly. He had a strong appetite for     information and a remarkable memory. Nevertheless his biography reports     Byron as having been the ringleader of numerous school revolts. He spoke     of his school friends as "passions." On the death of his granduncle in 1798, Byron inherited the title and     estate. After four years at Harrow (1801–1805), he went to     Trinity College, Cambridge, where he became conscious for the first time     of the difference between the high goals of idealism (romanticism) and     the less important realities of experience. His quest for some genuine     passion Lord Byron. among the frail women of his world accounts for the crowded catalog of     his love affairs. Early works In 1807 Byron published his first book of poetry, Hours of Idleness. In the preface he apologized, "for obtruding [forcing] myself on     the world, when, without doubt, I might be at my age, more usefully     employed." The book was harshly criticized by the Edinburgh Review. Byron counterattacked in English Bards and Scotch Reviewers (1809), the first manifestation (sign) of a gift for satire (making fun     of human weaknesses) and a sarcastic wit (making fun of someone or     something in a harsh way by saying the opposite of what is meant), which     singled him out among the major English romantics, and which he may have     owed to his aristocratic outlook and his classical education. In 1809 a two-year trip to the Mediterranean countries provided material     for the first two cantos (the main divisions of long poems) of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Their publication in 1812 earned Byron instant glory. They combined the     more popular features of the late-eighteenth-century romanticism:     colorful descriptions of exotic nature, disillusioned meditations on the     vanity of earthly things, a lyrical exaltation of freedom, and above     all, the new hero, handsome and lonely, yet strongly impassioned even     for all of his weariness with life. Social life While his fame was spreading, Byron was busy shocking London high     society. After his affairs wi


What is the main ingredient of the dish lutefisk?

Norwegian Lutefisk Recipe - Food.com salt water , mixed 1/4 cup salt per quart of water Directions Place the lutefisk in a kettle, and add enough cold salt water to completely cover them(some people like to place the lutefisk in cheesecloth and tie the ends itno a bag, before placing in the kettle.). Bring gradually to a boil. (Caution: It will be done when brought to a full boil, and if boiled too long the fish will fall into pieces.). Remove from the burner, skim off any foam that appears and the let the lutefisk stand for 5-10 minutes. Drain well, and serve steaming hot on warmed plates. Would you like to attach a photo to your submission? Browse The image has been attached to your submission. Close Your reply has been submitted for moderation. Close Are you sure you want to report this post for review? Yes, report it. You must be logged in to interact with the activity feed. Log in now


The Sopot International Song Festival is held annually in which European country?

Learn and talk about Sopot International Song Festival, 1961 establishments in Poland, Annual events in Poland, Music competitions in Poland, Music festivals in Poland Official website The Sopot International Song Festival (later called Sopot Music Festival Grand Prix, Sopot Top of the Top Festival from 2012–13 and Polsat Sopot Festival in 2014) is an annual international song contest held in Sopot , Poland . [1] It was the biggest Polish music festival altogether with the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole , and one of the biggest song contests in Europe. The contest was organised and transmitted live by the Polish state television broadcaster, Telewizja Polska (TVP) between 1994 and 2004. The following year, the concert was broadcast by the private media station TVN for the first time and remained on TVN until 2009. From 2012 to 2014, the concert was broadcast and organised by Polsat . It was later cancelled by the broadcaster. [2] Contents Forest Opera in Sopot Stage for the Sopot Top Of The Top Festival 2013 The first Sopot festival was initiated and organised in 1961 by Władysław Szpilman , assisted by Szymon Zakrzewski from Polish Artists Management (PAGART). [3] The first three editions were held in the Gdansk Shipyard hall (1961–1963), after which the festival moved to the Forest Opera . The main prize has been Amber Nightingale through most of its history. Between 1977 and 1980 it was replaced by the Intervision Song Contest , which was still held in Sopot. Unlike the Eurovision Song Contest , the Sopot International Music Festival often changed its formulas to pick a winner and offered many different contests for its participants. For example, at the 4th Intervision Song Festival (held in Sopot August 20–23, 1980) two competitions were effective: one for artists representing television companies, the other for those representing record companies. In the first the jury considered the artistic merits of the songs entered; while in the second, it judged the performers' interpretation." [4] The festival has always been open to non-European acts, and countries like Cuba , Dominican Republic , Mongolia , New Zealand , Nigeria , Peru , South Africa and many others have been represented in this event. The contest lost popularity in Poland and abroad in the 1980s, declining further during the 1990s, and the rather unconvincing organisations by TVP made the authorities of Sopot give the organization of the 2005 Sopot International Song Festival to a private TV channel, TVN . Since 1999, there was no contest. TVP chose to invite well-known artists instead, featuring the likes of Whitney Houston , Tina Turner , The Corrs , Lionel Richie , UB40 , Ricky Martin and Simply Red to perform. In 2005, TVN brought the international competition back, taking over from TVP, and in 2006 invited Elton John and Katie Melua . The Sopot International Song Festival is usually considered bigger than the Benidorm International Song Festival because of its ability to attract star performers. In 2010 and 2011, the festival did not take place due to renovation of the Forest Opera . Since 2012, it is called Sopot Top Of The Top Festival and is broadcast annually by Polsat . In 2014, the name was changed to Polsat Sopot Festival. The festival also provided opportunity to listen to international stars. In the past, it featured Charles Aznavour , Boney M , Johnny Cash , and more recently: Chuck Berry , Vanessa Mae , Annie Lennox , Belinda Carlisle , Vaya Con Dios , Chris Rea , Tanita Tikaram , La Toya Jackson , Kajagoogoo and Goran Bregovic . Winners by year[ edit ] This list includes only winners of the most prestigious contests within the Sopot Music Festival. Sometimes one contest has overshadowed another with time. Grand Prix de disque was the most prestigious award between 1974 and 1976 and the Intervision Song Contest during 1977–80. The festival has also given prizes for Best Interpretation in the 1960s, the Amber Nightingdale in the 1980s and 1990s and Winner Of The Polish Day on and off from the 1960s to the 1980s. [5] Year Original


What is the title of the only ‘Carry On’ film in which US actor Phil Silvers appeared?

Carry On... Follow That Camel Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 10 out of 11 people found the following review useful: Still worth a chuckle from England 1 April 2006 I think this was one of the funniest carry on films,it would have to be some where in the top 10.The story is based on Beau Geste,with quite a few changes.Phil Silvers seems relaxed in his role,almost as if he has starred in other carry on films,he was probably the replacement for Sid James.Although Phil Silvers fits the role perfectly,in his usual SGT Bilko style.Anita Harris only starred in two carry on films,and you wonder why she wasn't asked to do more,as she was popular with the male audiences.All the characters are very good,and the best use has been made of their talents.Kenneth Williams playing the German called Burger,Charles Hawtrey playing the Frenchman Le piece.Bernard Bresslaw gives his best carry on performance as the Arab leader.I think one of the funniest parts of this film is when the Legionaires are having a sandcastle competition,and it breaks into a fight,and the Arabs are looking on thinking their all stupid.In all still a funny film,with a good cast who sadly most are not with us anymore. Was the above review useful to you? 8 out of 8 people found the following review useful: Lacks really sharp material but the domineering force that is Phil Silvers makes it worth seeing from United Kingdom 23 August 2004 Falsely accused of foul play during a cricket match, Bo West decides the only way to find his honour again is to join the foreign legion and, with his butler, sets off to join up. On their way they meet Sgt Nocker  sleeping in a bordello just a few hours before he pretends to have been on a dangerous mission. Using this information, West and Simpson get an easy ride  however everything changes when all three of them are captured by Sheikh Abdul Abulbul. Things become more urgent when Bo discovers that his lover, Jane Ponsonby has traveled to the region to find him and has herself been captured by Abulbul. Quite rightly, this film is on this database without its 'carry on' rider, as this was not an official Carry On film but rather one that bore enough similarity to the series to allow it to be shanghaied into the group. While it doesn't stand out as being the best of the series it is still pretty enjoyable. The plot spoofs Beau Guest very loosely and it delivers the usual smutty puns and Carry On style laughs even if the material is not as sharp as it should have been. The main reason I liked the film as much as I did was down to one main factor  Phil Silvers. Silvers dominates the film and he gets the majority of the laughs with what is essentially a foreign legion version of his own Bilko. If anything his presence unbalances the film as the rest of the cast, talented as they are, are all in his shadow. Dale is amusing in his usual stuttering role as the slightly daffy English ponce and he is ably supported by Butterworth in a small role. Williams plays his role very well, while Hawtrey does his usual effeminate performance to good effect. Douglas is OK but Sims has far to little to do. Bresslaw, as always, has the 'ethnic' role and he has quite a few good lines along the way but the film does lack the all round cast that quite a few of the Carry On films have. The support features a tent full of gorgeous women who, rather frighteningly, include the presence of one Anita Harris  so much for wholesome! Overall this is not one of the better Carry On films but it is still amusing and quite enjoyable, mainly due to the Bilko-esque delivery from Phil Silvers who pretty much dominates the film, certainly stealing every scene he is in. The material is not the sharpest and I missed the presence of some of the other Carry On regulars but generally this had enough in the way of laughs to justify watching if you're a Carry On fan. Was the above review useful to you? 9 out of 12 people found the following review useful: Uneasy entry in the long-running series Aspect ratio: 1.66:1 Sound format: Mono When his reputation is compromised during a r


Which English Lord led the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava in 1854?

The Battle of Balaclava - Crimean War - Charge of the Light Brigade The Battle of Balaclava The Charge of the Light Brigade, the Charge of the   Heavy   Brigade and the Thin Red Line War: Crimean War Place: On the southern Crimean coast in the Ukraine. Combatants: British, French and Turkish troops against the   Imperial Russian Army. Generals: Lieutenant General the Earl of Raglan commanded   the British Army, General Saint-Arnaud commanded the French Army. Prince Menshikov commanded the Russian Army. The Russian commander   of the Balaclava assault was General Liprandi, Menshikov’s second in   command. Click here or on image to buy a Print Uniforms, arms and equipment: See the main Crimean War   site on britishbattles.com. Winner: Balaclava is a battle honour for all the British   regiments that took part. It is usually a pre-condition for a battle   honour that the battle is a victory for British arms. Balaclava was   a strategic defeat. The Russians captured seven guns and at the end   of the battle held the ground they had attacked. Against this the   three episodes in the battle; the Charge of the Heavy Brigade, the   Thin Red Line and the Charge of the Light Brigade, are such icons of   courage and achievement for the British Army, that it is not   surprising the military authorities awarded Balaclava as a battle   honour to the regiments involved. 1st Royal Dragoons 4th Dragoon Guards: now the Royal Dragoon Guards. 5th Dragoon Guards: now the Royal Dragoon Guards. 1st Royal Dragoons: now the Blues and Royals. Royal Scots Greys: now the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. 6th Inniskilling Dragoons: now the Royal Dragoon Guards. 4th Light Dragoons: now the Queen’s Royal Hussars. 8th Hussars: now the Queen’s Royal Hussars. 11th Hussars: now the King’s Royal Husars. 13th Light Dragoons: now the Light Dragoons. 17th Lancers: now the Queen’s Royal Lancers. 93rd Highlanders: now the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. All these regiments have Balaclava as a battle honour. Account: In mid-September 1854 the British and French armies   with a small Turkish contingent landed on the Western Crimean coast   30 miles north of Sevastopol with the aim of capturing this   important Russian Black Sea naval base. An officer of the 93rd Highlanders The allied armies marched south along the coast and fought the   battle of the Alma on that river, defeating the Russian army and   driving it back towards the city. Lord Raglan and Marshal St Arnaud, the two commanders in chief,   resolved to march around the inland side of Sevastopol and begin   siege operations against the city from the South. Once the march had   been completed the French established their base at Kamiesh on the   south western tip of the Crimea, south of Sevastopol, while the   British took Balaclava as their base, 15 miles along the coast to   the East. The Battle of Balaclava (this map appears in the best selling book, The Dangerous Book for Boys by Gonn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden, in the section   Famous Battles-Part Two)   The Russian commander, Prince Menshikov, marched his army out of   Sevastopol to the North East, leaving a garrison to conduct the   defence of the city. The allies were thereby left with two tasks;   the siege of the city and holding off Menshikov’s army. During   October 1854 reinforcements came in to Menshikov’s army from   elsewhere in the Crimea and further afield in Russia until his army   was larger than that of the allies. The 93rd Highlanders repel the Russian Cavalry On 25th October 1854 Menshikov launched an assault across the   Tchernaya River to the North East of Balaclava with the aim of   capturing the British base. The assault was commanded by his deputy,   General Liprandi. Liprandi crossed the Tractir Bridge across the   river and advanced on the positions held by Turkish troops along the   Causeway Heights. He commanded twenty-five battalions of infantry,   twenty-three squadrons of cavalry, thirteen squadrons of Cossack   light horse and sixty-six guns


In which continent is the Beardmore Glacier?

Beardmore Glacier | glacier, Antarctica | Britannica.com Beardmore Glacier Langjökull Beardmore Glacier, glacier in central Antarctica , descending about 7,200 ft (2,200 m) from the South Polar Plateau to Ross Ice Shelf , dividing the Transantarctic Mountains of Queen Maud and Queen Alexandra. One of the world’s largest known valley glaciers, it is 125 mi (200 km) long and is 25 mi in width. The British explorers Ernest Henry Shackleton (1908) and Robert Scott (1911) discovered the glacier on their route to the South Pole . Later scientific research found the glacier and the mountains to either side to contain petrified wood and fossils of dinosaurs, mammal-like reptiles, ferns, and coral—evidence of a time when Antarctica possessed a temperate climate. Beardmore Glacier, central Antarctica. Commander Jim Waldron USNR—Antarctic Photo Library/National Science Foundation Learn More in these related articles: Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: May 26, 2010 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Beardmore-Glacier Access Date: January 18, 2017 Share


The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is otherwise known by what name?

Myanmar - Union of Myanmar - Country Profile - Burma - Asia ___ Myanmar - Burma Destination Myanmar. Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia, also known as Burma, its also called the Golden Land. With an area of 676,578 km² the country is almost twice the size of Germany or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Texas . Myanmar is bordered in north and northeast by China , in east by Laos and Thailand , in south by the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal and in west by Bangladesh and India . With 5,881 m (19,295 ft) Mount Hkakabo Razi in Kachin state on the border tri-point with China and India is the highest elevation in Myanmar and Southeast Asia's highest mountain. Main rivers are the Chindwin and the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) river. Myanmar has a population of 51.4 million people (2014 census). Largest city, former capital, and the economic center of Myanmar is Yangon , capital is since 2005 the planned city of Naypyidaw . Spoken languages are Burmese. On this pages you will find comprehensive information about Myanmar, or Burma in its diversity, its geography, economy, people, culture, environment, government and history. You will have access to newspapers from Myanmar and you will find travel and tourism information.   Landscape near Mrauk U a town in in northern Rakhine State. Image © nationsonline.org Capital City since 6 November 2005: Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw) Other Cities: Yangôn (Rangoon, pop. 5 million), Mandalay (pop. 700 000) Government: Type: nominally civilian government (since 29th March 2011, when Burma's military handed over power). The new political system came into effect after an election in November 2010. Constitution: 3 January 1974 (suspended since 18 September 1988 when latest junta   took power). Burma has been under military authority since 1962. Geography: Location: Southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Area : 676,578 km² (261,228 square miles). Terrain: A land of hills and valleys rimmed in the north, east and west by mountain   ranges forming a giant horseshoe. Enclosed within the mountaion barriers are the   flat lands of Ayeyarwaddy, Chindwin and Sittaung River valleys where most of the   country's agricultural land and population are concentrated. Climate: Tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest   monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower   humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April). People: Nationality: Burmese. Population : 51.4 million (2014 census) Ethnic groups: according to Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs there are 8   Major National Ethnic Races in Myanmar, which all comprises different ethnic groups:   the Kachin, the Kayah, the Kayin, the Chin , the Mon, the Bamar, the Rakhine,   and the Shan. according to the CIA World Factbook the ethnic groups are: Burman 68%, Shan 9%,   Karen 7%, Arakanese 4%, Chinese 3%, Mon 2%, Indian 2%, other 5%. Religions: Buddhism (89.2%), Christianity (5.0%), Islam (3.8%), Hinduism (0.5%),   Spiritualism (1.2%) and others (0.2%). Languages : Burmese; Myanmar is a union of 135   ethnic groups with their own languages and dialects. Literacy: 90% (2003 official Government of Burma statistics); estimates of functional   literacy are closer to 30% Natural resources: Timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead,   coal, limestone, precious stones like jade, ruby and sapphires, natural gas, hydropower,   and some petroleum. Agriculture Products: Rice, pulses, beans, sesame, groundnuts, sugarcane,   hardwood, fish and fish products. Industries: Agricultural processing; knit and woven apparel; wood and wood   products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; construction materials; pharmaceuticals;   fertilizer; cement. Former Flag of Myanmar (1974 - 2010)   Background: Previously an independent kingdom, Burma was annexed by the British Empire into the colony of India in 1886. The occupation brought social, economic, cultural and administrative changes to the once-feudal society. The Japan ese Empi


Which French driver won the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix, his first Formula One victory?

Automobile Racing in 1996 | Britannica.com Automobile Racing in 1996 Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Grand Prix Racing Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Formula One automobile racing gained added interest in 1996 because 1995 world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany transferred from the Benetton-Renault team to Ferrari, whose cars became effective only when the season of 16 races was nearly over. Damon Hill, a British driver who was following the great career of his father, Graham, was the most obvious challenger to Schumacher. Jacques Villeneuve, a French-Canadian on the Williams team, proved another factor in the final outcome, however, almost winning the first round at Melbourne, Australia, before giving way to Hill because of engine problems. It became clear from the outset that the World Drivers’ Championship was likely to be a bitter battle between Hill and Schumacher, and indeed it was not settled until the final race in Japan. Hill drove a marvelous race to win the second round, the Brazilian Grand Prix at São Paulo, in almost impossible conditions of torrential rain and near-impossible visibility; Villeneuve slid off the track under the difficult racing conditions. The scene then moved to Argentina, where at Buenos Aires Hill won an exciting race from Villeneuve by 12 seconds, proving again the superiority of the Renault-engined Williams cars, which were as far ahead of the opposition as they had been in 1995. The next race was the Grand Prix of Europe at Nürburgring, Ger., where the promise of the newcomer Villeneuve was demonstrated over a difficult course. He gained his first Formula One victory and proved well able to hold off Schumacher’s Ferrari. At the San Marino Grand Prix, Hill won his fourth race. The Monaco Grand Prix, the only true road race, with all its traditional hazards, was a disaster for Hill, whose Williams-Renault was in the lead when the engine blew up. Villeneuve also failed to finish, and the winner was Olivier Panis of France in a Ligier-Mugen-Honda, the first Grand Prix victory for that car since 1981. By this time the Ferraris were beginning to improve, and Schumacher gave a perfect exhibition of car control at great speeds in the rain in the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, for his first victory of the season. Connect with Britannica Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest The racing went next to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix. Villeneuve’s supporters were out in force to see the local boy win, but he was unable to match the experience of Hill, who triumphed once again. In the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours, the Williams-Renaults again proved to be superior as Hill led from start to finish, followed by Villeneuve. At Silverstone, where a vast crowd of hopeful Britishers willed Hill to win, he made one of his hopeless starts and later retired with brake problems. Villeneuve took Hill’s place and thereby ensured victory at least for a British-based car in this British Grand Prix. In the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, it was looking as if Ferrari might finally triumph, but then the engine of Austrian driver Gerhard Berger failed near the end of the race, and Hill was able to score another win. In the Hungarian Grand Prix at Budapest, Hill made up for a muffed start and almost overtook his teammate, but Villeneuve was the winner by a small margin. Next was the tricky Spa circuit in Belgium, where both the Williams-Renaults had unexpected problems, which allowed Schumacher to win for Ferrari. In the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Schumacher delighted the furiously supportive Ferrari crowd with a victory. Hill eliminated himself by colliding with tire markers erected at the turns to indicate the high curbs, which the drivers themselves had approved of in practice. Schumacher also hit this obstacle, but less hard, and his Ferrari continued on to victory. Classic Children’s Books At the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril, it was Villeneuve’s day. He outpaced Hill, in spite of the latter’s fine start, and made the overtaking ma


What is the name of the German origin biscuit baked in a looped knot and often glazed with salt.

Pretzel Pretzel Pretzel (Bäckerei), so v.w. Bretzel . Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865. Pretzsch Schlagen Sie auch in anderen Wörterbüchern nach: Pretzel — ist der Name folgender Personen: Ernst Pretzel (1887–1943), deutscher Politiker (NSDAP) Raimund Pretzel, bürgerlicher Name des deutschen Publizisten Sebastian Haffner (1907−1999) Ulrich Pretzel (1898–1981), deutscher Germanist eine amerikanische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia Pretzel — Pret zel, n. [G. pretzel, bretzel. Cf. {Bretzel}.] A kind of German biscuit or cake in the form of a twisted ring, salted on the outside. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English pretzel — (n.) 1856, from Ger. Prezel, also Brezel, from O.H.G. brezitella, from M.L. *brachitellum, presumably a kind of biscuit baked in the shape of folded arms (Cf. It. bracciatella, O.Prov. brassadel), dim. of L. bracchiatus with branches, with arms,… …   Etymology dictionary pretzel — ► NOUN chiefly N. Amer. ▪ a crisp biscuit baked in the shape of a knot or stick and flavoured with salt. ORIGIN German …   English terms dictionary pretzel — ☆ pretzel [pret′səl ] n. [Ger brezel < OHG brezitella < ML * brachiatellum, dim. of * brachiatum, biscuit baked in form of crossed arms < L brachium, an arm: see BRACE1] a usually hard, brittle biscuit made from a slender roll of dough… …   English World dictionary Pretzel — A pretzel is a bread pastry of German origin, that has the shape of a three looped knot or twisted braid. Pretzels are either soft or hard. Hard pretzels have evolved into a variety of shapes from knotted loops to straight pretzel sticks (called… …   Wikipedia pretzel — pret·zel (prĕt’səl) n. ▸ A soft or brittle glazed biscuit that is usually salted on the outside and baked in the form of a loose knot or stick. ╂ [German Brezel, from Middle High German brēzel, prēzel, from Old High German brēzila, brezzitella,… …   Word Histories Pretzel — Un pretzel duro. Un pretzel suave. Un pretzel …   Wikipedia Español pretzel — /pret seuhl/, n. 1. a crisp, dry biscuit, usually in the form of a knot or stick, salted on the outside. 2. a larger version of this, made of soft, chewy bread dough. [1815 25, Amer.; < G Pretzel, var. of Bretzel; OHG brizzila < ML bracellus… …   Universalium pretzel — UK [ˈprets(ə)l] / US [ˈpretsəl] noun [countable] Word forms pretzel : singular pretzel plural pretzels a type of cracker that people often eat between meals or with beer. It is baked in the shape of a stick or a knot and covered with salt …   English dictionary 16+


Which British comedian’s catchphrase was ‘Just like that’?

Greatest Comedy Catchphrases - British Comedy Greatest Comedy Catchphrases - British Comedy [Jan. 5th, 2008|12:03 am] British Comedy Crystal Kay - Can't be stopped ] 'Greatest Comedy Catchphrases' was on Channel 4 from 9-12pm, and since it's mostly British Comedy Catchphrases I thought I'd post it up here... 50: The Royle Family - "My Arse!"  49: Austan Powers - "Yeah baby!" 48: Little Britain - "Yeah I know/ I want that one." 47: The two Ronnies - "It's goodnight from me, and it's goodnight from him." 46: Monty Python - "A wafer thin mint." 45: Harry Enfeild - "Loadsamoney!" 44: Are you being served? - "I'm free!" 43: Shooting Stars - "We really want to see those fingers" 42:  History today - "That's you that is" 41: The Fall and Rise - "I didn't get where I am today..."  40: Catherine Tate - " How very dare you." 39: The Dick Emery Show - "You are awful... but I like you" 38: Dad's Army - "You stupid boy." 37: Happy Days - "Ayyyy!" 36: League of Gentlemen -  "You're my wife now!" 35: Hi-De-Hi! - "Hi-de-hi!" 34: Father Ted - "Ah go on!" 33: Laurel and Hardy - "That's another nice mess you've gotten me into." 32: The Fast Show - "Does  my bum look big in this?" 31: The Generation Game - "Shut that door!" 30: The Simpsons - "Doh!" 29: Kenny Everett - "It's all done in the best possible taste!" 28: Vic and Reeves big night in - "You wouldn't let it die!" 27: Steptoe and Son - "You dirty old man." 26: Different Strokes - "Watchoo talkin' about Willis?" 25: Bullseye - "Super Smashing Great" 24: Porridge - "Naff off!" 23: Pheonix Nights - "Garlic Bead!" 22: Knowing me knowing you - "Aha!" 21: Scousers - "Calm down" 20: Tommy Cooper - "Just like that" 19: South Park - "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" 18: Some Mothers do have 'em - "(ooh) Betty!" 17: Blackadder - "I have a cunning plan" 16: Fawlty Towers - "Don't mention the war." 15: Little Britain - "I'm the only gay in the village" 14: Only fools and horses - "Lovely Jubbly!" 13: Carry on... - "Oh Matron!" 12: 'Allo 'Allo - "I shall say this only once..." 11: Monty Python - "Nudge Nudge!" 10: The League of Gentlemen - "This is a local shop" 9: Bo' Selecta - "Cha'mone Motherfucker!" 8: Little Britain - "Yeah-but-no!" 7: 11 o'clock show - "Is it cos I'm black?" 6: Father Ted - "Drink, Feck, Arse!" 5: Monty Python - "And now for something completely different." 4: The Fast Show - "Suit you sir!" 3: One Foot in the Grave - "I don't believe it!" 2: Catherine Tate - "Am I bovverd?" 1: The Generation Game - "Nice to see you, to see you ... nice!"


Ainsley Harriot was once head chef at which UK cricket ground?

Ainsley Harriott - Awards Hosts & Presenter - Speakers Corner Ainsley Harriott Biography Celebrity chef and Ready Steady Cook presenter Ainsley Harriott is quick-witted, charismatic and a consummate professional. Although singing and performing was his first love (he co-founded the Calypso Twins in the early 90’s) Ainsley’s cooking career began when he was offered an apprenticeship at an East End restaurant at the age of 16. After years of hard work in the kitchen, Ainsley rose to Head Chef position at Lord's Cricket Ground's Long Room. He worked as a chef in many restaurants in London including the Dorchester, Brown's, The Hilton, The Westbury, Café Pelican and Quaglino's. Simultaneously his foray into TV and radio began. While at Lords he was asked to present More Nosh, Less Dosh on BBC Radio 5, and he then secured a small role in sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf in 1993, and eventually became resident chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick. Once Ainsley... Celebrity chef and Ready Steady Cook presenter Ainsley Harriott is quick-witted, charismatic and a consummate professional. Although singing and performing was his first love (he co-founded the Calypso Twins in the early 90’s) Ainsley’s cooking career began when he was offered an apprenticeship at an East End restaurant at the age of 16. After years of hard work in the kitchen, Ainsley rose to Head Chef position at Lord's Cricket Ground's Long Room. He worked as a chef in many restaurants in London including the Dorchester, Brown's, The Hilton, The Westbury, Café Pelican and Quaglino's. Simultaneously his foray into TV and radio began. While at Lords he was asked to present More Nosh, Less Dosh on BBC Radio 5, and he then secured a small role in sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf in 1993, and eventually became resident chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick. Once Ainsley became the main presenter of Can't Cook, Won't Cook and later Ready, Steady, Cook, he was a household name. Ainsley's Barbecue Bible; Ainsley's Meals in Minutes; Ainsley's Big Cook Out and Ainsley's Gourmet Express all followed, and he became one of the most famous TV cooking faces in the country. In 2000, Ainsley made his US TV debut with The Ainsley Harriott Show and then Ready.. Set... Cook!, the US version of Ready Steady Cook. For further information or to book Ainsley Harriott, call us at Speakers Corner on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk


In politics, psephology is the study of what?

psephology - definition of psephology in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of psephology in English: psephology [mass noun] The statistical study of elections and trends in voting. Example sentences ‘As you know, psephology is the formal study of elections, apparently trivial but dripping with deep, dark paradoxes.’ ‘Chapter 3, ‘On New Labour's Ups - and Downs ’, is concerned with the impact of psephology (and particularly the 1950s consensus-era electoral analysis of Anthony Downs) on Labour's ‘catch-up’ strategies.’ ‘Richard Dawkins has a touching faith in psephology if he believes that ‘no plausible swing could even bring us close to a Tory majority’.’ ‘There was another bit of the plan I never quiet understood which involved singing Marie Lloyd songs instead of calling the election while it was still winnable, but I don't pretend to have a firm grasp of psephology.’ ‘Tactical voting is a dangerous game, especially when based on dubious psephology.’ Origin 1950s: from Greek psēphos pebble, vote (from the ancient Greeks' practice of using pebbles to cast votes) + -logy. Pronunciation: Which of the following is correct? I had fewer friends than you I had less friends than you Which of the following is correct? I've had fewer ideas lately I've had less ideas lately Which of the following is correct? Fewer than 6000 tourists visit per year Less than 6000 tourists visit per year Which of the following is correct? He served fewer than six years in prison He served less than six years in prison Which of the following is correct? A town with fewer than 10 buildings A town with less than 10 buildings Which of the following is correct? Students could face fewer exams Students could face less exams Which of the following is correct? Budgets of fewer than $100,000 Budgets of less than $100,000 Which of the following is correct? Women are having fewer children Women are having less children Which of the following is correct? Less trade means fewer jobs Less trade means less jobs Which of the following is correct? The street now has fewer trees The street now has less trees You scored /10 practise again? Retry


Ligustrum Ovalifolium is the Latin name for which shrub?

Ligustrum ovalifolium Privet, California privet PFAF Plant Database Physical Characteristics   Ligustrum ovalifolium is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution. Synonyms Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Hedge; Edible Uses None known Medicinal Uses Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. None known Hedge ;   Hedge . A very good hedge plant, succeeding in maritime exposure and in many difficult situations. Very amenable to heavy trimming but fairly slow growing, especially when in an exposed position[11, 29]. It can take 9 - 10 years to make a 3 metres tall hedge in exposed positions[75]. The cultivars 'Aureum' and 'Argenteum' are especially recommended[200]. Cultivation details A very tolerant and easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil that is not impoverished[11]. Dislikes very alkaline soils[202]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in dark corners or places starved by tree roots[11, 182]. Shade tolerant, established plants also tolerate drought[200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[202]. They can be cut back to the ground in very severe winters but usually resprout from the base[200]. Plants are often deciduous in cold winters, when grown in poor soils, near the coast or in an exposed position. A moderately fast-growing plant[202], though it is also very greedy, robbing the surrounding soil of more nutrients and moisture than most hedging plants[200]. Some named forms have been developed for their ornamental value[182, 200]. This species is notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Propagation The seed does not require any pre-treatment and can be sown in the spring in a cold frame[113]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Very easy[78]. Cuttings of mature wood, 20 - 30cm in a sheltered outdoor bed in November/December. High percentage[78]. Other Names Found In Weed Potential Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.                             Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking. Conservation Status IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Related Plants