What was the title of the 1975 TV series starring Peter Strauss and Nick Nolte as the brothers Rudy and Tom Jordache?

Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Mini-Series 1976) - IMDb Rich Man, Poor Man  An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s. Stars: a list of 39 titles created 15 Oct 2011 a list of 48 titles created 23 Oct 2011 a list of 43 titles created 02 Jan 2012 a list of 26 titles created 07 Aug 2012 a list of 47 titles created 08 Apr 2015 Title: Rich Man, Poor Man (1976– ) 8.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     4     Golden Globes. Another    6 wins & 23 nominations. See more awards  » Photos This is the sequel to the mini-series, RICH MAN, POOR MAN. It begins with Rudy Jordache apprehending the man who killed his brother, Falconetti. He then also takes in his nephew, Wesley. He... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry, James Carroll Jordan The trials of the Henry and Jastrow families in the early years of World War II. Stars: Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent The Thorn Birds (TV Mini-Series 1983) Drama This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie,... See full summary  » Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War. Stars: Kirstie Alley, Georg Stanford Brown, David Carradine A English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan. Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s. Stars: Richard Jordan, Harvey Jason, Patty Duke War and Remembrance (TV Mini-Series 1988) Drama | War The trials of the Henry and the Jastrow families amid the events after the USA's entry into World War II. Stars: Robert Mitchum, Jane Seymour, Hart Bochner Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, two of the most wanted outlaws in the history of the West, are popular "with everyone except the railroads and the banks", since "in all the trains and banks ... See full summary  » Stars: Ben Murphy, Roger Davis, Pete Duel James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X   Kane and Abel are born on the same day the same year on each side of the Atlantic. William Kane is born in one of the richest families of Boston and grows up to be a banker on Wall Street. ... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Strauss, Sam Neill, Ron Silver East of Eden (TV Mini-Series 1981) Drama Screen adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel which begins in the years after the American Civil War and, through the story of the Trask family, brings to light a struggle and conflict inherent in the human condition. Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jane Seymour, Bruce Boxleitner After the destruction of the Second Temple, 900 Jewish zealots hold out against a 5000 man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada. Stars: Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera Edit Storyline An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s. 1 February 1976 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Rich Man, Poor Man - Book I See more  » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia The mini-series makes a major plot change from the original novel. In the book, Julie Prescott is a minor character who briefly dates Rudy. Her story is actually that of Gretchen Jordache, Rudy and Tommy's sister, who does not appear at all in the mini-series. See more » Goofs When Tom picks up his son from the military academy, in a long shot he is leaning on his car roof with his right elbow. Switch to a close up and he is


Which 1960s TV series featured the spymaster Alexander Waverley, played by Leo G Carroll?

The 1960s Spy Shows « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth Filed Under: CBS 11 , Dallas , Ken Foote , ktvt , KTXA , spy , Television , Texas , The Avengers , TV (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) This afternoon one of our employees reminded me of the character Emma Peel from the 1960’s TV series “The Avengers”.  Now I won’t reveal details of what triggered that but let’s just say that it gave me an idea for this week’s blog. The 1960’s gave birth to some of the most entertaining “secret agent/spy” TV shows in American television history (thanks in part to the James Bond movies that were released at that time) and below are a few of my favorites that I enjoyed growing up during that era: The Man From UNCLE: aired on NBC from 1964-1968.  Starring Robert Vaughn, David McCallum,  and Leo G. Carroll. UNCLE stood for United Network Command for Law and Enforcement and had secret headquarters in New York City. Carroll, who was a movie actor in the 1930’s and 40’s and starred in the 1950’s comedy Topper, played Alexander Waverly whose job was to assign cases to agents and then monitor them as they were being handled. Most were lavish international cases involving the crime syndicate THRUSH. And of course plenty of pretty girls. Vaughn starred as the dapper Napoleon Solo while McCallum (Scottish by birth) played the role of Illya Kuryakin, a Russian blond headed agent. In real life, McCallum was a teenage heartthrob and received thousands of fan letters each week.  There was a spinoff called The Girl From UNCLE with Stephani Powers but failed to catch on and was cancelled after one year. By 1968, UNCLE had run its course and was replaced by Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Today you can see David McCallum as medical examiner “Ducky” in the hit TV series “NCIS” every Tuesday at 8pm ET/7pm CT on the CBS Television Network. Get Smart: aired on NBC from 1965-1969, CBS from 1969-1970, and then FOX in 1995. One of the most well cast and well written comedy in television history. Starring Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt.  Another spy spoof like Man From UNCLE, Adams played the role of Maxwell Smart, a willing but bumbling spy who mission was to defeat the evil agents of KAOS run by Conrad Siegfried (Bernie Kopell). Feldon played his partner Agent 99 while Platt played the role of Thaddeus The Chief. Whenever Max and the Chief had to speak in complete confidentiality, they would use the device “The Cone Of Silence” (but of course you could hear every word they said!). One of the catch phrases that became popular was when Max got himself in a bind he would say, “Would you believe..” to see if he could convince KAOS or someone else of a fabrication. During the show Max and 99 married.  And the best thing was that Max had a cell phone….of sorts….his shoe! The Avengers: aired on ABC from 1966-1969. Originally airing on British television before coming to the States, it starred Patrick Macnee as John Steed, a suave and proper British agent whose female partner was Emma Peel (Diana Rigg). Their job was to save the world from diabolical schemes and geniuses. In 1978, there was The New Avengers that aired on CBS Late Night with new agents working for Steed. Peel was always dressed in a black jumpsuit armed and ready to go! Mission: Impossible: aired on CBS from 1966-1973 and then ABC from 1988-1990. One of the best procedural shows in the international intrigue genre ever made. Over the years there were numerous cast changes but the ones who prevailed over the majority of its run were Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Martin Landau, Greg Morris, and Peter Lupus. Leonard Nimoy, Sam Elliott, and Lesley Anne Warren later joined the cast. Each show opened with a recording from the Impossible Mission Force giving instructions to Jim Phelps (Graves) about a mission for him to consider taking on. After the recording was over, the voice would say “this tape will self destruct in five seconds”…and sure enough it would. Throughout each episode, each member of the IMF had a specialty task necessary to carry out successfully. ABC tried to revive the series in 1988 but to


According to myth, which monster eventually killed by Theseus, inhabited and guarded the labyrinth of King Minos at Knossos?

St. Louis University   According to ancient mythology, King Minos built a perplexing labyrinth to house the Minotaur, a monstrous creature to which his wife had given birth. Each year, the myth states, seven girls and seven boys were chosen to enter the labyrinth as tributes to become food for the Minotaur. 1 It was not until Theseus entered the labyrinth, and killed the Minotaur that it could be considered a place to leave your childhood behind. Once inside, they wrestled with their demons, experienced a rebirth, and finally, emerged as adults ready to take their places in society. The myth of the labyrinth can thus be understood as a rite of passage or a coming of age ritual in ancient Greece. It was this mythological labyrinth that Sir Arthur Evans believed he had discovered at the Palace of Knossos, located just a few miles from the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.   Floor Plan of Knossos Palace Source: John McEnroe, Architecture of Minoan Crete Evans is typically credited with the unearthing of this vast palace, but he was not the first person to dig on this site, nor was he the first to find the citadel. A Cretan businessman named Minos Kalokairinos first discovered the palace in 1878. While digging in the area, Kalokairinos unearthed some walls of the palace complex, as well as some large pithoi (stone storage jars). The Ottoman Empire, which controlled the island at this time, forced Kalokairinos to stop and refused to grant him permission to excavate further. 2   In 1894, with the help from the king of Greece, Evans began negotiating with the Turkish government for a portion of the island, and eventually, in 1899 the Turks granted him permission to purchase an area in Crete. 3   Previously, Evans had travelled to Athens in 1893, with an interest in Mycenaean art. While exploring an antique dealer’s shop, he came across a few small engraved stones, which he thought were possibly from Egypt since they had hieroglyphic symbols on them. Curious as to what they were, Evans asked the dealer where he acquired them. The dealer explained they came from Crete. These findings sparked Evans’s interest, and in the spring of 1894, he set foot in Crete for the first time. He went there with the intent to find the meaning of the stones and discovered that they were milk stones , used as charms by Creteian mothers breastfeeding their newborns. 4   After spending some time away, Sir Arthur Evans returned to the island in 1900 and continued his research. Evans, familiar with the myth of the Minotaur, hoped to find the labyrinth used to hold the creature. Almost immediately, he began discovering the ruins of a building sprawling over many acres, with twists and turns in every direction he looked. Proclaiming success, Evans claimed that he had unearthed the palace of King Minos and its labyrinth. Further, he came up with the idea to name the island’s ancient civilization the Minoans, after the legendary King Minos whom he believed had built the citadel.   Minoan Double Axe, c. 1500 BCE Heraklion Archeology Museum, Crete The Palace of Knossos has two other names to which it is referred, the first being the House of the Double Axes. Evans gave the palace this name because he discovered double axes in many of the rooms, as well as axes carved into the walls of the citadel. There is a theory proposed by Alexander MacGillivray that the double axe symbolized “Zeus Labraunda”, who came from the region of Caria. The Carian word for axe is labrus, and he believes that it formed the Greek word for labyrinth meaning, “house of the axe”. 5   However, there is some objection to Evans’ theory of linking the labyrinth to the double axe. W.H.D. Rouse does not believe this connection to be accurate and considers it a stretch of Evans’ imagination. Rouse explains the Minoans only worshiped a female divinity due to the many “snake goddesses” found throughout the palace complex. 6  Granted, there are problems with assuming the Minoans only worshiped one deity; there is too much evidence proving the inhabitants of Crete did believe in and worsh


Which name is common to both a type of snake and she dragon of Mount Parnassus that protected the Oracle at Delphi?

Delphi Delphi The Delphic Tholos , seen from above. Shown within Greece i, ii, iii, iv and vi Designated Europe and North America Delphi ( or; Greek : Δελφοί) [1] is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of the oracle that was consulted on important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Moreover, it was considered as the navel (or centre) of the world by the Greeks as represented by the Omphalos . It occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis . It is now an extensive archaeological site and the modern town is nearby. It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the Ancient world, as evidenced by the rich monuments built there by most of the important ancient Greek city-states, demonstrating their fundamental Hellenic unity. Contents Origins and location Delphi among the main Greek sanctuaries The site of Delphi is located in upper central Greece, on multiple plateaux/terraces along the slope of Mount Parnassus , and includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the site of the ancient Oracle . This semicircular spur is known as Phaedriades , and overlooks the Pleistos Valley. In myths dating to the classical period of Ancient Greece (510-323 BC), the site of Delphi was believed to be determined by Zeus when he sought to find the centre of his “Grandmother Earth” (Ge, Gaea, or Gaia ). He sent two eagles flying from the eastern and western extremities, and the path of the eagles crossed over Delphi where the omphalos , or navel of Gaia was found. [2] Earlier myths [3] include traditions that Pythia , or the Delphic oracle, already was the site of an important oracle in the pre-classical Greek world (as early as 1400 BC) and, rededicated from about 800 BC, when it served as the major site during classical times for the worship of the god Apollo . Apollo was said to have slain Python , a “drako” a serpent or a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth . [4] “Python” (derived from the verb πύθω (pythō), [5] “to rot “) is claimed by some to be the original name of the site in recognition of Python which Apollo defeated. [6] The Homeric Hymn to Delphic Apollo recalled that the ancient name of this site had been Krisa. [7] Others relate that it was named Pytho and that Pythia, the priestess serving as the oracle, was chosen from their ranks by a group of priestesses who officiated at the temple. At the settlement site in Delphi, which was a post-Mycenaean settlement of the late 9th century, there is a steady increase in artifacts from the last quarter of the 8th century BC. Pottery and bronze work as well as tripod dedications continue in a steady stream, in comparison to Olympia . Neither the range of objects nor the presence of prestigious dedications proves that Delphi was a focus of attention for a wide range of worshippers, but the large quantity of high value goods, found in no other mainland sanctuary, certainly encourages that view. Apollo’s sacred precinct in Delphi was a panhellenic sanctuary , where every four years, starting in 586 BC [8] athletes from all over the Greek world competed in the Pythian Games , one of the four panhellenic (or stephanitic) games , precursors of the Modern Olympics . The victors at Delphi were presented with a laurel crown (stephanos) which was ceremonially cut from a tree by a boy who re-enacted the slaying of the Python. [8] Delphi was set apart from the other games sites because it hosted the mousikos agon, musical competitions. [6] These Pythian Games rank second among the four stephanitic games chronologically and in importance. [8] These games, though, were different from the games at Olympia in that they were not of such vast importance to the city of Delphi as the games at Olympia were to the area surrounding Olympia. Delphi would have been a renowned city whether or not it hosted these games; it had other attractions that led to it being labeled the “omphalos” (navel) of the earth, in other words,


"Which singer had a 1970s number one hit with the song ""When I Need You?"

Number One Songs - 1970s Number One Songs - 1970s by Amy Gold The number one songs of the 1970s, which total 254, are listed in the table below in descending order by the total number of weeks they stayed on the Billboard Pop/Rock charts. The Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love" tops the list at 33 weeks, and at the bottom is the Beatles' "The Long And Winding Road" which was on the charts for only 10 weeks. The 1970s was an interesting decade for #1 hits in that two completely different songs with the same title, ï¿½Best Of My Love,ï¿½ one by the Eagles and the other by the Emotions, both topped the charts (in 1974 and 1977, respectively). During the early part of this decade, there was a brief resurgence of nostalgia and there were several songs that topped the charts that had previously been #1 hits for other artists: Donny Osmond' "Go Away Little Girl" (1971), the Carpenters' "Please Mr. Postman" (1974), and Grand Funk's "The Loco-Motion" (1974). The band with the most #1 hits during the 1970s was the Bee Gees. This group of three brothers began in the 1960s writing and performing mostly melodic pop-rock ballads and then, with their 1975 hit, ï¿½Jive Talkinï¿½,ï¿½ they switched to disco and became hugely popular. Their album, ï¿½Saturday Night Fever,ï¿½ which was the soundtrack for the 1977 movie of the same name starring John Travolta, was, for many years, the best selling soundtrack album in history (up to 1992), with many of its songs topping the charts (unless noted otherwise, the following were all performed by the Bee Gees): "Stayin' Alive," "How Deep Is Your Love," "Night Fever," "If I Can't Have You" (Yvonne Elliman), "A Fifth of Beethoven" (Walter Murphy), "You Should Be Dancing," "Jive Talkin'" (this song was not played in the movie). The 1970s is best remembered as the decade that gave birth to disco. Besides the Bee Gees, there were a great many other top charting disco bands and artists that included KC And The Sunshine Band, Andy Gibb, Donna Summer, Chic, the Ohio Players, A Taste Of Honey, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Silver Convention, the Emotions, the Hues Corporation, the O'Jays, the Sylvers, Thelma Houston, Van McCoy, Earth, Wind and Fire, Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band, George McCrae, Gloria Gaynor, Johnnie Taylor, Anita Ward, Meco, MFSB, Rose Royce, ABBA, Wild Cherry, Yvonne Elliman, Amii Stewart, and Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots. Motown was a major musical force through the 1960s and remained so throughout the 1970s. Top charting bands and artists included Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Temptations, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, the Commodores, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Edwin Starr. Stax was another major recording studio that produced many top charting R&B artists through the early 1970s that included Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, the Emotions, and Johnnie Taylor. Other top R&B acts from the 1970s included Sly and the Family Stone, Billy Preston, Barry White, Al Green, Al Wilson, Bill Withers, Billy Paul, the Chi-Lites, the Honey Cone, the Manhattans, and Patti LaBelle. As in other decades, movie hit songs were a part of the mix of the #1 hits of the 1970s. Besides "Saturday Night Fever,ï¿½ John Travolta also co-starred in "Grease" (1978), another movie with an enormously popular soundtrack. This soundtrackï¿½s most famous songs, "Grease" (Frankie Valli) and "You're The One That I Want" (John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John), both topped the charts in 1978. Barbra Streisand topped the charts with the theme songs from two movies in which she also starred: "The Way We Were" (1973) and "Love Theme 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)" (1976, written by Streisand). In 1975, Diana Ross starred in and performed the chart topping "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)." Other movie themes that became #1 hits were "Theme From Shaft" (Isaac Hayes), "Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band" (Meco), and "You Light Up My Life" (Debby Boone). Pop music from television was also popular in the 1970s. TV theme songs that topped the charts were the Rhythm Heritage'


What is the better known name of the medical condition, Tinea Pedes? (the clue is in the Latin)

Athlete's foot: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Over-the-counter antifungal powders or creams can help control the infection: These contain medicine such as miconazole, clotrimazole, terbinafine, or tolnaftate. Keep using the medicine for 1 to 2 weeks after the infection has cleared to prevent it from returning. In addition: Keep your feet clean and dry, especially between your toes. Wash your feet thoroughly with soap and water and dry the area carefully and completely. Try to do this at least twice a day. To widen and keep the web space (area between the toes) dry, use lamb's wool. This can be bought at a drugstore. Wear clean cotton socks. Change your socks and shoes as often as needed to keep your feet dry. Wear sandals or flip-flops at a public shower or pool. Use antifungal or drying powders to prevent athlete's foot if you tend to get it often, or you frequent places where athlete's foot fungus is common (like public showers). Wear shoes that are well-ventilated and made of natural material such as leather. It may help to alternate shoes each day, so they can completely dry between wearings. Do not wear plastic-lined shoes. If athlete's foot does not get better in 2 to 4 weeks with self-care, or frequently returns, see your health care provider. Your provider may prescribe: Antifungal medicines to take by mouth Antibiotics to treat bacterial infections that occur from scratching Prescription topical creams that kill fungus and yeast Outlook (Prognosis) Athlete's foot almost always responds well to self-care, although it may come back. Long-term medicine and preventive measures may be needed. The infection can spread to the toenails. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your provider right away if: Your foot is swollen and warm to the touch, especially if there are red streaks. These are signs of a possible bacterial infection. Other signs include pus, drainage, and fever. You have diabetes or a weakened immune system and develop athlete's foot and the infection spreads up the leg. Athlete's foot symptoms do not go away within 2 to 4 weeks of self-care treatments. Alternative Names Tinea pedis; Fungal infection - feet; Tinea of the foot; Infection - fungal - feet; Ringworm - foot Images Athlete's foot, tinea pedis References Elewski BE, Hughey LC, Sobera JO, Hay R. Fungal diseases. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Schaffer JV, eds. Dermatology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 77. Hay RJ. Dermatophytosis (ringworm) and other superficial mycoses. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 268. Read More


Which authoress lived at Chawton House in Hampshire in the early years of the 19th century?

Jane Austen's House Museum | Home Discover Britain's most-loved writer   Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire is the only house where Jane lived and wrote which is open to the public as a museum.   Jane Austen's House Museum is currently closed to the public.    We are now closed from 2 January until the end of February, including weekends, while we prepare the House for the bicentenary commemorations of Jane Austen's life. The Museum will reopen on 3 March 2017.


The Catalan Dragons Rugby League team is based in which town in Southern France?

Catalan Dragons Fixtures | Catalan Dragons Players | Catalan Dragons Team Current Ground:  Stade Gilbert Brutus Honours: French Championship: 2004/05. Lord Derby Cup: 2003/04, 2004/05 Les Catalans Dragons were formed in 2000 as the club Union Treiziste Catalan (UTC). In 2003 it was announced that the club was to enter Super League in 2005. The club then changed its name to Perpignan, then again to Les Catalans Dragons. The date of entry was also deferred, the club joining Super League in 2006 instead. However, the Dragons have made a success of their time in Super League. UTC were formed as a merger of the clubs XIII Catalan and St Estéve. XIII Catalan – based in Perpignan – were founder members of the French rugby league Championship in 1934. The game had been introduced to France after the French rugby union team was suspended from internationals for foul play in the Five Nations. The game spread thanks to the fforts of people such as Jean Galia who held exhibition games in Paris and led a French side on tour to the UK in 1934. XIII Catalan were champions in 1935/36, and again four years later. XIII Catalan therefore were one of the teams to suffer when rugby league was banned by the wartime French Vichy government. Rugby league and its professionalism was seen as a corrupter of the French nation and its assets were taken away by the government and given to the French rugby union, who were very much complicit in these events. French rugby league never truly recovered. The game was banned from referring to itself as “rugby” until – astoundingly – as late as 1991. Instead the game had to be names “Jeu à Treize”, or “Game of Thirteen”. French rugby league underwent a rennaissance in the 1950s, competing at the same level as Australia, Great Britain andf New Zealand. The first ever Rugby World Cup was held in France in 1954, a mjor achivement even though France lost to Great Britain in the final in Paris. The game, however, was still in decline beneath the surface, and many of France’s best players drifted over the rugby union. St Estéve were founded in 1965, also in Perpignan. Both they and XIII Catalan competed in the French Championship with some success  XIII Catalan won a third championship in 1969/69, and went on to win a further seven titles, making ten overall. St Estéve won their first championship in 1988/89 and retained their title the following year. They went on to win another, beating XIII Catalan 9-8 in Toulouse in 1993, before two back-to-back victories in 1996/97 and 1997/98 brought the total to five. It was around this time that Paris St Germain were introduced to Super League, in the inugural 1996 season. The club got off to a great start in front of a big crowd in Paris, defeating Sheffield Eagles in the first ever Super League game. But Paris finished 11th that season and soon went into decline. The real rugby league interest lay in southern France, and a Paris-based team was not sustainable. Atendances dipped, performances failed to improve, and the club left Super League at the end of 1997 and were disbanded. In 2000 UTC were formed by a merger of the two Perpignan sides XIII Catalan and St Estéve. In 2002 St Cyprien became the third team to throw their lot in with UTC. UTC reached the French Grand Final in 2002 and 2004 before finally winning the Championship in 2004/05. By this time their entry into Super League had already been confirmed by the Rugby Football League who were keen to help rugby league in France. UTC were chosen ahead of other likely candidates Villenueve Leopards and Toulouse Olympiqué, the latter of which will compete in the new Co-operative Championship. Les Catalans Dragons began life in Super League in 2006. Although they finished bottom of the league they attracted a large number of fans to Stade Aimé Girale. In 2007 the club relocated to the Stade Gilbert Brutus, which had been extensively renovated for their needs. The Dragons also reached the Challenge Cup final, the first at the renovated Wembley Stadium, although they lost 31-8 to St Helens. In 2008 the Catalans had an ex


Which TV programme turned a character named Zebedee into a star?

THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT | A TELEVISION HEAVEN REVIEW   THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT (1965) Mr Rusty's Magic Roundabout can be found in the heart of the Magic Garden and it is his barrel-organ which provides the show's theme music as the roundabout magically fades in and out of view at the beginning and end of each episode. But sadly for the whiskery old gent, this is just about where the magic begins and ends as his roundabout is now deserted. Then, one day a parcel arrives and it contains a jack-in-the-box figure called Zebedee who will eventually become the self-appointed guardian of the Magic Garden. It is with Zebedee's arrival that the magic begins. With a 'boing' Zebedee bounces into the picture accompanied by the mystical sound of harp strings and all manner of lovable and, at times, strange characters appear. These include a young girl called Florence, a rather pompous sleek-haired dog called Dougal, an extremely laid-back beatnik rabbit named Dylan, Ermintrude the cow, Brian the snail, a cyclist called Mr MacHenry, a talking train and some occassional characters such as Florence's friend Paul. Although each episode was only five minutes in length the fact that it was broadcast daily (midweek), following the BBC's afternoon children's programmes and just before the early evening news, guaranteed the programme a viewing figure of over eight million and gave it a true 'cult' status that survives to this very day. However, the British public may never have heard of The Magic Roundabout because the year before they broadcast it the BBC had rejected the series out of hand. The Magic Roundabout was created in 1963 by Frenchman, Serge Danot, and was originally called Le Manège Enchanté ('The Enchanted Merry-go-round'). Danot devised and wrote the programme before teaming up with Englishman, Ivor Wood, in 1964 in order to complete and produce the original French series. On selling the first 11 episodes to Ortf (Office of Broadcasting French Television), they found that they had a huge hit on their hands and quickly turned their attention to England. But on offering Le Manège Enchanté to the BBC it was rejected as being far too awkward and difficult to dub into English. But in 1965 the Beeb finally agreed to buy the series which was then passed on to Joy Whitby, the producer of 'Playschool', who in turn handed the series over to one of that show's presenters, Eric Thompson (father of actress Emma). Emma Thompson later recalled; "When the BBC asked him (Eric) to write The Magic Roundabout they lent him a machine with a tiny screen which he used to work with his feet. He watched the pictures without sound and wrote the script with a pencil and pad balanced on his knees. The stories had originally been written in French, but he didn't much like the French, so he changed it all - even the names, like Ermintrude the cow, who was inspired by his wife." It has been said the adults may have found a lot more to smile about in the series than merely sitting down to watch television with their little ones. The more 'tuned in' viewers may have discovered certain similarities to 1960s drug culture and references to topical issues and personalities of the day. Dougal was most certainly named after French leader Charles De Gaulle and his favourite food was sugar cubes which, it is pointed out, when laced with LSD is a popular way of taking the hallucinatory drug. Dougal and Ermintrude were said to be comments on French-Anglo relations at the time while the cynical dog's character was based on British comedian Tony Hancock, always known for his cynical hangdog expression. Dylan (based on the American folk singer, Bob Dylan) always appeared 'spaced out', and has been accused of growing something considerably stronger than carrots in his vegetable garden, while the Magic Roundabout itself is supposedly an allegory for 'taking a trip.' And then again, perhaps not. After all, this was 1965 and the pre-psychedelic era, and perhaps the series, like Lennon's 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds', just fitted conveniently into the context. Whatever the truth beh


"The Alexandre Dumas play, ""La Dame aux Camelias"" was the inspiration for which Verdi opera?"

La traviata – Estonian National Opera La traviata An opera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play by Alexandre Dumas fils La dame aux camélias Revival on October 29, 2009 The timeless opera classics La traviata has become one of the most beloved operas in the whole world. It is also one of the most frequently performed operas at the Estonian National Opera to which the audience has applauded in seven premieres within nearly a hundred years. The play by Dumas fils was published in 1849 and staged in 1852. Giuseppe Verdi, who attended the premiere, was so fascinated by the play that he based his opera La traviata on it. La traviata premiered the next year. It is a moving love story haunted by the morality of society and Violetta’s past. Ephemeral happiness ends in tragedy. Conductors: Vello Pähn, Jüri Alperten, Risto Joost Stage Director: Neeme Kuningas Lighting Designer: Esko Suhonen (Finland) Video Sung in Italian with subtitles in Estonian and English (available in the Estonia Theatre Hall) Approx. running time 3 h, two intermissions Dates W, 7 June 2017 / 19:00 20-31 € T, 20 June 2017 / 19:00 17-28 € Comic opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Premiere at the Estonian National Opera on February 3, 2017 Romantic opera by Richard Wagner Premiere at the Estonian National Opera on September 22, 2016


Which spice, of Asiatic origin, is commonly used as a cheaper substitute for saffron?

Geographic Spice Index Geographic Spice Index Bottom In this index, you will find spices ordered according to the region they probably stem from. Since spice trade is nearly as old as humanity itself, we cannot reconstruct the natural occurrence of spice plants in all cases. For every region, I have included the most important spices used in present-day local cuisine. Of course, this information cannot be exhaustive, in part because spice usage may differ even in relatively small regions and in part because since I have not travelled to all these places, I rely on second-hand information, which is rather sparse about some topics. You may find that this index is rather Asia-centered; although certainly true, I claim that this is not due to my personal interest in Indian and South-East Asian cooking, but rather due to the fact that nearly all spices important in our days are of Asian origin (exclude allspice , vanilla and chile from this statement). Therefore, it seemed convenient to split up the Asian section of this index in several parts, while only one section deals with African or American spices, respectively. This index contains short hints about more than 60 herbs and spices that are not treated on my pages. Some of these spices are very obscure, have highly specialized (often non-culinary) applications, are only used in a small region or are merely of historic interest. Some others are quite interesting and deserve a fuller treatment, but I do not know enough about them to write a full article. Whenever that changes (maybe because of your help?), I will gladly write more about these spices. Central and Northern Europe Surprisingly few spices actually stem from Europe, although many have been imported. The Romans brought many of their Mediterranean spices to the countries north of the Alps, and some of them found the climate acceptable and were easy to cultivate; some even spread over the new habitat and became part of the local flora. The following plants are commonly believed to be of European origin, although you might find different opinion expressed in some literature. Water cress (Nasturtium officinale) Today, Europe’s local cuisines use a lot of herbs from the Mediterranean, of general importance are bay leaf , marjoram , oregano , rosemary , savoury and thyme , most of which can be grown in cool temperate climate (in our days, though, they get mostly imported because of cost and quality considerations). Since ancient times, onion and garlic are cultivated in Europe. However, because of its strong odour, garlic is less appreciated especially in North Europe, where excessive garlic consumption seems to be regarded as a kind of social crime. Onion is more used as a vegetable. Hungary is well-known for its paprika (bell pepper) and its variety of diverse chiles (a gift from the New World). In other European countries, hot chiles are less enjoyed, although they do play some rôle in South East Europe (Balkan peninsular) and in some of the Mediterranean states. Tropic spices are usually not essential ingredients in traditional European cuisine – with the exception of black pepper , which is held in high esteem all over the world. Cinnamon and cloves find their main applications in sweet dishes, ginger and nutmeg are used even less. Although cardamom is nearly unknown in most of Europe, Scandinavians are very fond of it and use it to flavour bread and pastries. There are more European plants that get used culinarily, though in most cases use is rare, or restricted to a small area; others are mainly of historical interest. In the first place, there are truffles (black or Périgord truffle, Tuber melanosporum, and white or Alba truffle, Tuber magnatum), whose absence from this page can only be regarded as a serious demerit. They played an eminent rôle in French cuisine of the 18.th century, and still have much importance despite their high price. Angelica (Angelica archangelica, Apiaceae ) is distributed over Northern Eurasia. All plant parts have a strong and penetrating odour and are occasionally used for cooking,


"""The Ladies of the Vale"" is the popular name for the three spires of which cathedral in central England?"

The Lady of the Vale - Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor “The Lady of the Vale” Reviewed 29 July 2013 A beautiful 3 spired Cathedral in lovely surroundings. Only a short walk from the town centre via a very old street the Cathedral is well worth a visit. Damaged during the English Civil War and with a fascinating history the Cathedral dominates the city. The recently discovered Saxon Angel and the medieval documents held by the Cathedral show the depth of the history there. Within easy distance there are some pleasant places to eat or for a drink. Well worth a visit or even a detour if you are in the area. Visited December 2012 “Lichfield Cathedral” Reviewed 29 July 2013 A stunning example of a Norman cathedral, and unique in that it has three spires, known as the Ladies of the Vale. The cathedral close is quiet and it also houses a private school, the bishop's palace, numerous houses belonging to the church, and a two cafes/coffee shop and a book shop. Parking is by permit only but there is a public car park very nearby. Both the interior and and exterior are stunning in every respect, but a donation is expected, and certain caretakers on the door can be quite forceful. Visited March 2013


In which English town or city is the Meadowhall shopping centre located?

Meadowhall Shopping Centre Guide | Meadowhall Facilities & Parking Meadowhall Shopping Centre Guide Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield Meadowhall shopping centre is located in Sheffield in the North of England and offers shoppers one of the largest shopping complexes in the UK. Meadowhall first opened back in 1990 and since then has become a very popular destination for shoppers and visitors. There is a wide range of shops, outlets and boutiques catering for a range of tastes all under one roof. Meadowhall has become popular not only with shoppers from the local area but also for visitors from surrounding regions and counties. Located just off the M1 Motorway at junction 34, Meadowhall is easily assessable by car and public transport, the shopping centre is situated between the city of Sheffield and the town of Rotherham in South Yorkshire and is approx 3 miles from Sheffield City Centre. There are over 280 shops and outlets here covering a range of goods and services along with leisure facilities such as a cinema providing a convenient place for shoppers to go. Overview Meadowhall shopping centre offers shoppers the chance to see a range of retail shops and outlets in one location. There are over 280 shops resident here offering huge range of goods and services, there are retailers that cater for a range of budgets too. There are a number of department stores that form the centrepiece of the shopping experience here, among the flagship stores here are House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and Bhs, with discount clothing and accessories catered for by Primark. There are stores specialising in a number of areas along with entertainment provided by Vue cinemas. Since Meadowhall shopping centre opened it has undergone refurbishment to ensure the facilities stay up to date and in line with competitors across the UK. Visitors are attracted to Meadowhall by the sheer choice of shops that cater for most tastes and variety of budgets along with the ample car parking spaces and good public transport links. With more than 280 shops, outlets and boutiques, shoppers are presented with a range of retailers offering a host of goods and services. There are plenty of retailers specialising in clothing and fashion such as House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Next, Miss Selfridge, River Island, Topshop and many others. There are retailers specialising in footwear such as Barretts, Clarks, Russell & Bromley, faith Shoes and more. Health and beauty retailers include the Body Shop, Boots, Superdrug, Molton Brown, Perfume Shop and Lush. Sports and fitness outlets include JD Sports, JJB Sports, Puma, Quicksilver and Sports Direct. There are a range of stores that specialise in gifts and accessories, homeware, audio/visual, electrical, telecoms, jewellery, toys and games and travel agents. The range of shops means shoppers get the high street all in one place. Entertainment is provided by the Vue cinema on site, this consists of an 11 screens allowing visitors to see the latest film releases in comfort. There are a range soft drinks, snacks, coffee, milkshakes and ice cream to enjoy whilst you watch the films. There are around 40 eateries and restaurants here offering a range of drinks, refreshments, snacks and meals. The main department stores namely House of Fraser, Bhs, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer have their own restaurants/cafes that offer a selection of drinks, snacks and meals. There are a number of coffee shops including Starbucks and Coffee Express and Costa Coffee. Among the other restaurants here are Pizza Hut, Pizza Express, La Tasca, Shere Khan, Mama Amalfi and Zizi. The cuisine on offer is varied from British to Italian to Indian to Oriental to International and Fusion menus. The Meadowhall Retail Park is a separate development located less than a mile away from the main Meadowhall complex, here shoppers will find a choice of shops that include Homebase, Toys R Us and McDonald's. The Meadowhall centre is open 7 days a week, however individual store times vary. The restaurants and cinema are open for longer hours


"In which Australian state is the location of the TV show, ""I'm a celebrity, get me out of here""?"

'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' – The TV series setting, Australia, explored 'I'm A Celebrity...': Australia's jungle explored November 15, 2012 by hellomagazine.com Australia: A look into the setting of 'I'm a Celebrity get me out of here!' in Murwillumbah, Gold Coast A world away from the five star Queensland Palazzo Versace Hotel that saw the start of the Australian adventure for some of the contestants, stars now face the ordeals of the brutal jungle in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! , located in the heart of the famous Springbrook National Park. Leaving their creature comforts behind, the pampered, paparazzied contestants, such as Helen Flanagan , David Haye and Hugo Taylor, battle it out on the Gold Coast to win the all important crown of King or Queen of the jungle. We delve into the legendary Australian setting that has played host to the ten consecutive years of gossip and scandal, fear and endurance, and a whole load of painstakingly gruesome bushtucker trials. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL GALLERY Murwillumbah After spending hours and hours glued to the nail-biting episodes of I'm A Celeb..., witnessing endless gruelling tasks and hungry celebrities forced to fend for themselves, it's hard to imagine visiting the reality TV show's very real location in New South Wales,  Australia . The stunning scenic landscapes of Murwillumbah, the abundance of exotic wildlife and the streaming waterfalls are somewhat foreshadowed in the global hit show and replaced by celebrities partaking in 'food' challenges. Most recently Rustic Rhymes took the challenge of swallowing a camel toe, and boxing champion David Haye struggled in the adventure course, Shaping up. Nonetheless, due to the area's natural beauty – a blend of rolling green hills and gently flowing rivers – the picturesque township of Murwillumbah, located in the centre of the breathtaking Tweed Valley, is a little piece of paradise and was identified as being one of the top ten most desirable places to live in Australia. Set within the foothills of the McPherson Mountain range within the volcanic valley, Murwillumbah's landscapes are majestic to say the very least, boasting pockets of sugar cane and banana plantations with small little villages and hobby farms. The creeks and camp areas of the reality show are all situated directly below the main suspension bridge in Murwillumbah's Springbrook National Park, so the crew – based right beside the camp – have to be extremely careful during filming not to be heard. With its close proximity to the Gold Coast's beachfront resorts, you can be a part of Murwillumbah's subtropical jungle and abundant rainfall, while also soaking up the hot sun on the pristine Paradise beach – an entirely different experience to the tears and terrors of the celebrities on the ITV show. Gold Coast Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia is the celebrity central hotspot when it comes to the rich and famous wanting to experience world-acclaimed beaches and unspoiled views Down Under, welcoming A-listers such as Whitney Houston , Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton into its divine realms. Join the I'm A Celebrity... stars on their adventures and try bush walking in the Hinterland or take a scenic flight on a helicopter to admire a birds-eye view of the stunning coast. Though this wouldn't be the frantic trip that Mark Wright took in 2011 – we all remember when the TOWIE star faced his darkest fear and parachuted from a helicopter.  Fuel your adrenalin by scuba-diving in Moreton Bay or discover the thrill-seeking activities such as deep-sea fishing, hot-air ballooning, surfing and jet-skiing. The Hinterland in Gold Coast often gets overlooked in the glitz of the city's bustling sea-food restaurants, designer-studded boutiques and cultural attractions. But up in the hills you can really appreciate Australia's great outdoors: experience winery trails, where you can sample homemade cheeses, fudge and local brews, while taking in the magnificent views that stretch for miles and miles. Springbrook National Park Located in the Springbrook National Park, t


What is the surname of the twins, Raphael and Fabio, who play football for Manchester Utd?

Exclusive interview: Fabio Da Silva on leaving Manchester United and brother Rafael behind | The Independent Premier League Exclusive interview: Fabio Da Silva on leaving Manchester United and brother Rafael behind Fabio had only ever spent the odd day apart from his twin Rafael before he left Manchester United for QPR during the summer. But, he tells Sam Wallace, it was a move he had to make Saturday 9 February 2013 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Football Fabio Da Silva has a perfectly good explanation why his twin brother Rafael was wearing a pair of boots embossed with “Fabio” when he played at Craven Cottage for Manchester United last Saturday Charlie Forgham-Bailey Fabio Da Silva has a perfectly good explanation why his twin brother Rafael was wearing a pair of boots embossed with “Fabio” when he played at Craven Cottage for Manchester United last Saturday. Nike sent the “Fabio” boots to Manchester and the “Rafael” boots to Fabio in London. It happens, he says. People have been mixing them up since they were born. Luckily, the Da Silva brothers have the same size feet. In fact, they have had pretty much identical football careers in terms of the teams they have played for and the moves they have made. Until last summer when, after much discussion with his brother, Fabio decided to leave United, who play at Loftus Road later this month, and join Queen’s Park Rangers on loan in search of first-team football. When we first meet at QPR’s training ground this week, Fabio wears that hard stare you also see on his brother’s face – the kind you probably need to adopt if you are a talented young Brazilian footballer trying to make your way in the world. But very soon he breaks into a smile and he is open about the complex relationships between twins, and how that is hard to escape, even on the pitch. The Da Silva boys have come a long way from Petropolis, the mountain town near Rio de Janeiro where they grew up the sons of Jose and Laurinda, who worked as gardener and housekeeper for a wealthy family. The twins’ older brother, Luiz Henrique, would help with the lawns. Now Luiz lives with his wife, and Fabio and his wife, Barbara, in Kew Bridge, west London. When I joke that Fabio could buy that big house in Petropolis now, he laughs. Fabio, 22, says that people assume he is sad to be separated from his twin brother but this is not the case. “We spoke about this [splitting] when we were 12 years old. We would say: ‘One day we are going to split because we cannot be together for ever’. I knew it was going to happen. I just didn’t know when. Last year it happened, this was good.” He apologises a lot for the standard of his English but, nonetheless, he is keen to make a difficult point about the emotional attachment of twins. “Now we have split, it’s better. I tell you, when me and him play together we look at each other. When I make a mistake I’m not saying he feels – he doesn’t lose confidence but he gets less [diminished] a little bit. “Now [this season] when he plays and he has a good game and another good game he gets confidence. When I was there sometimes I was not playing or not playing well. Maybe he feels that I am down... because we lived together [in Manchester]. Sometimes when he plays he is happy. Sometimes when I play I am happy.  Now we are getting more mature. He is there. I am here.” I suggest that the relationship is healthier now, he agrees. “Yes! Now we understand each other more. This is football. We are different. He is there, I am here. When we are together we discuss this. I say, ‘When I play bad you don’t have to be unhappy.’ “We discuss everything together. He knew I wanted to leave United to play more games. To play consistently. He agrees with me. He thinks it’s good for me to leave United to play more football. I enjoy it. I know it hasn’t been a good season for Queen’s Park Rangers but I try to improve and to help.” Fabio estimates that before this summer the two brothers had never spent more than two days apart. They left Fluminense in January 2008 and moved to Manchester together but it


The major body representing which medical profession is appropriately known as BAAPS?

The Ethics of Health Care Reform: Issues in Emergency - Medicine - An Information Paper // ACEP The Ethics of Health Care Reform: Issues in Emergency - Medicine - An Information Paper  Introduction   Health care reform brings to the fore numerous important ethical issues.  The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 has fueled ethical debate over several controversial topics.  This paper describes the basic provisions of the PPACA of 2010 and addresses important ethical issues of health care reform, including the moral foundations of reform, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Code of Ethics as a guiding document, and health care reform’s likely effects on cost containment, public health, access to care, ED crowding, and end of life issues. Basic Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010, P.L. 111-148/152     The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a federal statute signed into law along with its amendment, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, by President Obama in March 2010. [i]   It is designed to take effect in stages over the next 8 years and includes reforms such as prohibiting insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, expanding Medicaid eligibility, subsidizing insurance premiums, and providing incentives for businesses to provide health care benefits.  It encourages states to create health insurance exchanges where uninsured adults or small businesses can buy insurance from a range of private insurers.  Large businesses will have to pay penalties for their employees who receive subsidized health insurance from insurance exchanges, but they are not required to provide insurance for their employees.   There is also a requirement for the individual purchase of health insurance, a subject of a major challenge to its constitutionality.  The PPACA also provides for the creation several bodies, including a National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council;  the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (created to conduct and fund comparative effectiveness research); and the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (authorized to recommend Medicare spending reductions if Medicare spending increases too rapidly).   It extends coverage for children up to the age of 26 under their parents’ insurance even if they do not live with their parents and are not dependents.  Insurance companies will be prohibited from charging deductibles for most preventive care.  Insurance companies will no longer able to drop clients when they become ill.  The growth of Medicare provider reimbursements will be slowed to pay for some of the new expenditures proposed.  The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the number of uninsured persons will drop by 32 million people after all the provisions of the PPACA are in effect in 2019.  This will still leave 23 million people uncovered, including illegal immigrants and those who choose not to enroll in health insurance policies.  People who would be paying greater than 8% of their household incomes for health insurance would be exempt from the requirement to purchase insurance.  This has been projected to raise the proportion of insured non-elderly people (in the US legally) from 83% to 94%. [ii]    Moral Foundations of Health Care Reform   The PPACA is widely acknowledged as the most significant piece of health care legislation since the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid almost a half century ago. [iii] , [iv]   Perhaps because it is such a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health care system, Congressional debate over the PPACA was both protracted and highly contentious. The election in November 2010 of many staunch opponents of “Obamacare” has made it very clear that the national debate over health care reform will continue and that the future of the PPACA is far from assured. [v]   Why is reform of the US health care system such a controversial issue?  The policy debate is, of course, fueled in large measure by politicians’ desires to ga


In November 2009, on which stage was the singer, Morrisey, hit on the head by a plastic beer container, causing him to walk off stage and cancel his performance?'

Morrissey storms off stage after bottle thrown by concert-goer hits him in the eye | Daily Mail Online comments When it comes to live performances, it seems former Smiths frontman Morrissey just isn't having any luck of late. The 50-year-old musician stormed off stage last night after being hit in the eye with a bottle while performing in Liverpool. It comes just three weeks after he was rushed to hospital after collapsing on-stage in Swindon. Scroll down to see video footage Ouch! Morrissey is struck with a bottle during his performance in Liverpool over the weekend Morrissey opened last night's concert with the words, 'It's Saturday, it's Liverpool, it's raining, it's perfect', before launching into the Smiths' hit This Charming Man. He had shown no signs of the respiratory illness which saw him spending the night in hospital on October 24. But during his second song, Black Cloud, he stepped forwards to the front of the stage to shake the hands of fans when a plastic bottle of beer was hurled at him. The singer stood up and said 'goodnight' to the stunned 8,000-strong crowd before walking off stage. His fans then burst into chants of 'Morrissey, Morrissey. Morrissey' in an effort to get the performance back on track. But about five minutes later, an announcement was made to a chorus of boos that he had been hit on the head and would not be resuming the concert. [caption] Iain Kavanagh, 33, from Liverpool, said: 'Some people were complaining afterwards because he's been in the game for years and he should be used to it by now. 'But he's a 50-year-old man who has just been ill and he deserves better than that.' Staff at the Echo Arena, where the concert was being held, said Merseyside Police have been informed about the incident. The venue's general manager, Tim Banfield, added that the fan who threw the bottle ruined a brilliant night out for thousands of music lovers. 'We are exceptionally disappointed that one individual should choose to recklessly cause the concert to be abandoned, ruining what should have been a brilliant night out for thousands of Morrissey fans,' he said. 'The Echo Arena team take great care to ensure the safety of visitors and artists at the venue. 'However it appears that one person was determined last night to throw an object at the stage with the intention of causing as much disruption as possible.' Mr Banfield said he will now review all food and drink arrangements 'to tackle the small minority who appear incapable of behaving in a responsible manner'. Concert-goers have been advised to contact their ticket retailer to find out if they will get their money back.


Which cathedral in South West England is the only one to house a 24 hour clock, the second oldest surviving clock in England?

Wells, Somerset | Familypedia | Fandom powered by Wikia List of places: UK  • England  • Somerset Wells ( / w ɛ l z / ) [2] is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset , on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills . Although the population recorded in the 2011 census was only 10,536, [1] it has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral . Often described as England's smallest city , [3] [4] it is second only to the City of London in area and population, though not part of a larger urban agglomeration . The name Wells comes from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew , one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. [5] A small Roman settlement surrounded them, which grew in importance and size under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church there in 704. The community became a trading centre based on cloth making and Wells is notable for its 17th century involvement in both the English Civil War and Monmouth Rebellion . In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. However, since 1964 the city has been without a railway link. The cathedral and the associated religious and architectural history have made Wells a tourist destination, which provides much of the employment. The city has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School , a state coeducational comprehensive school originally founded in 1641 and the independent Wells Cathedral School , which was founded possibly as early as 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in the United Kingdom. The historic architecture of the city has also been used as a location for several films and television programmes. Contents Edit One of the three wells which give the city its name; two are located in the gardens of the Bishop's Palace (as shown) and one in the Market Place. The city was a Roman settlement but only became an important centre under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church in 704. [6] Two hundred years later, in 909, this became the seat of the newly formed bishopric of Wells ; but in 1090, this had been removed to Bath . This caused severe arguments between the canons of Wells and the monks of Bath until 1245 when the bishopric was renamed as the Diocese of Bath and Wells , to be elected by both religious houses. With the construction of the current cathedral and the bishop's palace in the first half of the 13th century, under the direction of Bishop Reginald and later Bishop Jocelin , a native of the city, Wells became the principal seat of the diocese. Wells was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Welle, from the Old English wiells, [7] which was not listed as a town, but included four manors with a population of 132, which implies a population of 500–600. [8] Earlier names for the settlement have been identified which include Fontanetum, [9] in a charter of 725 granted by King Ina to Glastonbury and Fontanensis Ecclesia. [9] Tidesput or Tithesput furlang relates to the area east of the bishops garden in 1245. [10] Wells was part of, and gave its name to, the hundred of Wells Forum . Wells had been granted charters to hold markets by Bishop Robert (1136–66) and free burgage tenure was granted by Bishop Reginald (1174-1191). [11] Wells was recognised as a free borough by a Royal charter of King John in 1201. The city remained under episcopal control until its charter of incorporation from Queen Elizabeth I in 1589. [12] [13] City status was most recently confirmed by Queen Elizabeth II by letters patent issued under the Great Seal dated 1 April 1974, which granted city status specifically to the civil parish ; [14] [15] on that date major local government reorganisation came into effect, which involved the abolition of the municipal borough of Wells. [16] During the English Civil War (1642–1651), at what became known as the " Siege of Wells ", the city found itself s


What was the name of Dan Dare's co-pilot, in the comic strip adventures in the Eagle comic?

BBC - Cult Presents 2000AD and British comics - Features - Dan Dare Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future Britain's stiff-upper-lipped comic hero Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, was the British comic hero of the fifties and sixties - no webslinger or bat-fetishist could threaten his place in the hearts of a generation of small boys. A quintessentially British figure, stiff-upper lipped Dan, weekly fought off the bubble-headed menace of the Mekon, keeping the spaceways safe for all. Dan made his debut as the lead character in The Eagle adventure comic on April 14th 1950. He was created by Frank Hampson, who wrote most of the stories, and oversaw the art for the first ten years. The bright, exciting strips, with their thrilling tales of adventure on exotic planets - in full colour! - were an instant hit. Many of Dan's exploits took place on Venus, a divided planet, inhabited by the emotionless Treens and and their meglomaniac leader The Mekon in the north, and the peaceable Therons in the south. A wizened, tiny figure who traveled on a personal flying saucer, The Mekon was physically feeble, but made up for this with his huge intelligence - shown by his enormously enlarged head. A cheerful, trustworthy soul, Dan had many friends who aided him in his exploits, including faithful batman Spaceman Class 1 Albert Digby, his boss, Sir Hubert Guest, Spacefleet Controller, fellow pilots Hank and Pierre, and boffin Professor Peabody, who was also distinguished by being a rather fetching young lady! Missions were usually undertaken in his personal spaceship, the Anastasia. A proper fifties gentleman, Dan was moral, loyal, brave and willing to put death over dishonour. There was never a hint of any derring-do with the beautiful young Prof Jocelyn Peabody either! That Dan should have had such high moral standards is not too surprising given that Marcus Morris, the founder of The Eagle, was a vicar who also published strips based on the Bible and the lives of great men like Winston Churchill. While the rock-solid ethics of Dan and his pagemates might have won over the parents who actually paid for The Eagle, it was the high standard of the comic that drew boys in their thousands to demand it. The competition consisted of boys' papers that had stayed virtually unchanged since the twenties, with only odd pictures for whole pages of text. The Eagle's terrific artwork, great writing, glowing colours, and proper strips meant it stood head and shoulders above these mags, and this quality was rewarded by enormous sales figures. After Frank Hampson's departure in 1961 the strip continued under various writers, but it had lost much of its freshness. Management changes in the early sixties affected the style of The Eagle too, and at the same time competition was increasing, with many British action titles on the market, plus imports of US superhero titles like Spider-Man. After a long decline, The Eagle finally died in 1970. This wasn't the end of Dan's adventures though. His iconic position in British comics meant that, when a new British sci-fi comic was being planned, reviving him was an obvious move. Dan had his second, but not last, lease of life within the pages of 2000AD, where he adventured once again, this time in the far future. Originally planned to be the keynote character of the comic, Dan was very quickly eclipsed by a certain ruthlessly brutal future cop. Dan's last 2000AD adventure was in 1979. Then, in 1982, he was called out of retirement once again, to star in the revived Eagle comic. Printed on glossy paper, with columns by celebrities like Lenny Henry and Daley Thompson, The "New" Eagle was an attempt to return to the high standards of the original comic. Dan, too, was returned to his Fifties glory by scribes John Wagner and Pat Mills. Sadly, these good intentions didn't last, and Dan was reborn as a Space Marshall with a big gun, interested only in blasting alien menaces. A second return to his origins met a similar fate, and both Dan and The Eagle ended once again in 1993 - with circulation at a paltry 20,000 per wee


Which Puccini opera remained unfinished at the time of his death in 1924?

Puccini Unfinished Opera | Hearing hearts in an unfinished opera - tribunedigital-baltimoresun Hearing hearts in an unfinished opera Though death cut short Puccini's final masterpiece, 'Turandot' shows his brilliance. Classical Music June 03, 2001|By Tim Smith | Tim Smith,Sun Music Critic About eight months before his death in 1924, Giacomo Puccini made an unsettling prediction concerning the project he was working on -- an opera called "Turandot," about a Chinese princess who plays a wicked variation on "The Dating Game." "My opera will be given incomplete," Puccini said, "and then someone will come onstage and say to the public, 'At this point the composer died.' " On the night of April 25, 1926, at the world premiere of "Turandot" at Milan's famed La Scala, conductor Arturo Toscanini stopped the performance about midway through the third act, turned to the audience and said: "Here the opera ends, because at this point the Maestro died." And the curtain came down. Puccini's swan song was performed again two nights later, this time with an ending fashioned by another composer, and has remained in the repertoire ever since. It has been especially prominent in recent years, thanks perhaps to a surge in the popularity of its big tenor aria, "Nessun dorma" (the traditional standing-O generator at concerts by "The Three Tenors"). But opinions about the opera's worth vary widely. "Turandot," which the Baltimore Opera Company presents this month, is dismissed by some as high kitsch, an embarrassing case of over-the-top chinoiserie. Others find the plot silly (gee, imagine that -- an opera with a silly plot) or just unattractive. Still others consider the work fatally, irredeemably flawed, and believe only Puccini could have saved it with a more persuasive finale. The rest of us thrill to every minute of the thing. Melodies, some of them based on authentic Chinese music, that can soar and pierce; harmonies that have remarkable richness and piquancy, even dissonance; an enormous amount of brilliant choral writing, unlike anything in other Puccini operas; sumptuous orchestration, punctuated by percussive effects, also unlike anything in other Puccini operas; and a story, adapted from an 18th-century Italian fairy-tale play, that has a delicious combination of fantasy, evil, sentiment, poignancy and dark humor. The final moments No question, the premature death of the composer hurt the opera. Not that the plot would have changed much; it was already pretty much set before he died. In the denouement, Turandot, the ultimate man-hater, is so shaken by the self-sacrificing suicide of a slave girl for the love for a man that she begins to come out of her icy shell and fall for that same man, the Unknown Prince, Calaf. Puccini had high aspirations for this final scene between Turandot and Calaf. "It must be a great duet," he wrote to his librettists. "These two almost superhuman beings descend through love to the level of mankind, and this love must at the end take possession of the whole stage in a great orchestral peroration." There's every reason to believe that Puccini would have come up with something indelible for that duet had he lived, something that would have helped the scared princess and the determined prince transcend the limitations of fairy tale and teach us something fresh about the power of love. As it is, the death of the poor slave girl, Liu, does not generate nearly enough remorse from either Turandot and Calaf, who are equally to blame for it. Liu has devoted herself to Calaf's blind father, Timur, a deposed king, while Calaf seems pretty much indifferent to the man. When Calaf asks her why she has been so loyal to his father, she answers, "Because one day you smiled at me." But Calaf has no time for spoony slave girls, because he is soon smitten by the enigmatic, sadistic Princess Turandot. She forces would-be suitors to answer three riddles; when they can't (and none of them ever has), they get beheaded. Calaf, of course, aces the test, but agrees to forfeit his noggin anyway if Turandot can learn his name by the


"In the children's TV programme, ""The Magic Roundabout"", what was the name of the snail?"

The Magic Roundabout - Childrens TV | Jedi's Paradise The Magic Roundabout The Magic Roundabout is a 60’s Children’s TV animated show. It was created by a Frenchman Serge Danot with help from his English friend Ivor Wood and his wife Josiane. In 1964 it made its first appearance on French television (the 1st series was in black and white) and went on to become known a classic. The episodes were filmed in a derelict house in Paris where the fuses kept blowing because of the amount of electricity used by the lighting on the set. Joy Whitby, the producer of Play School secured the rights to The Magic Roundabout for the UK, but knew that it needed more work on it for a UK audience. Eric Thompson, who was at the time working as a presenter of Play School, was asked to do the voices and narration of the programmes. He did not use any of the original character names and he did not work from the translations of the French scripts but made up stories to fit the pictures as he went along. This was attributed to his dislike of the French and that he felt the French version was too noisy. If you compare the two versions you will notice how quiet the English version is. Eric enjoyed making the show and didn’t dumb down the content for children, ensuring he didn’t write anything patronising for them and always used large words. It was full of humour and social commentary. In 1965 the Magic Roundabout was first broadcast to a UK audience. It gained many viewers young and old mainly because it was shown in the five minute slot before the early evening news. It became family viewing and garnered viewing figures of over eight million. The French weren’t happy with the naming of the main character, ‘Dougal’ (from Pollux), as they thought his name was based on Charles De Gaul (De Gaul sounding like Dougal) and they took it as an insult. Eric maintained that this was not the case and instead the name was dreamt up while writing some of the episodes in Scotland, where Dougal was a popular name. Also you might notice that Dougal seems to have been based on the late comic Tony Hancock, as he has similar mannerisms to him. In 1972 a feature film was created by Serge Danot. It upped the quality of the shows, employing a number of techniques not seen in the TV series. Again Eric Thompson provided nearly all the voices and wrote the script from the visuals again (he was credited as the writer / director). But he asked Fenella Fielding to supply the voice of the character ‘The Blue Voice’. She was surprised when she found out that it was only Eric and herself supplying the voices. In 1992, Nigel Planer was asked to do the voices and narration for some overlooked episodes which had never been translated. They were shown on Channel Four. In 2005 there was a reinvention of the Magic Roundabout, when a feature film was created using the latest CGI technology. Robbie Williams voiced Dougal and Kylie Minogue voiced Florence. Soon after the movie release a TV series was produced, using the same CGI characters used for the film.   Story  The Magic Roundabout is a carousel that is owned my Mr Rusty, which the local children used to use. One day a magical being called Zebedee arrives bringing magic to the area and casting a spell, ensuring the children return and play on the Magic Roundabout. Around it lives a host of eccentric characters including Dougal, a shaggy dog who lives on a strict diet of sugar lumps, Zebedee, a bizarre bouncing character, who announces his arrival with a 'boing', a laid back rabbit called Dylan, Ermintrude - the pink cow, Florence a young girl, and Brian the snail.  Once, they had a sinister visitor called Buxton, the blue cat, who wanted to take over the area they lived in and turn everything blue and imprison anyone that wasn’t blue. As you can tell, Dougal wasn’t happy about this and decided to take on the blue cat and stop his dastardly scheme.   The Magic Roundabout Characters   Dougal     (voiced by Eric Thompson) He is a yellow dog who loves to eat sugar. His best friend is Florence, a young girl, who he loves dearly. He eve


In 1964, Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, was born in which major US city?

Boris Johnson 'intends to renounce US citizenship' - BBC News BBC News Boris Johnson 'intends to renounce US citizenship' 15 February 2015 Close share panel Image copyright Getty Images Boris Johnson says he intends to renounce his American citizenship to prove his "commitment to Britain". He told the Sunday Times that his citizenship was "an accident of birth that has left me with this thing. I've got to find a way of sorting it out." The Mayor of London, who was born in New York, has in the past been forced to pay US tax because of his American citizenship. He has just completed a six-day tour of cities in the US. Mr Johnson said he would approach US ambassador Matthew Barzun to explore what steps he had to take to give up his American nationality. The Conservative politician - who was born in Manhattan in 1964 and holds a US passport alongside a British one - said that relinquishing his citizenship was a "laborious business, they don't make it easy for you". Tax bill His passport was renewed in November 2012 but he had previously stated that he would give it up after being told in 2006 that, as a native born American, he could only use a US passport to travel in that country, and not his British one. "The reason I'm thinking I probably will want to make a change is that my commitment is, and always has been, to Britain," he said. In January he settled a US tax bill he had previously described as "absolutely outrageous". Mr Johnson had faced a demand from the US authorities to pay capital gains tax on profits from the sale of his house in north London. American law requires all citizens to pay US taxes even if they live abroad. Mr Johnson is running for parliament in Uxbridge and South Ruislip in the forthcoming general election. In 2012 he told US chat show host David Letterman that he could "technically speaking" become US president, as that nation requires its presidential candidates to be a "natural-born citizen". His trade mission to the US this week was aimed at bolstering London's science and technology industries. He began his east coast tour in Boston before heading to New York City and Washington DC.


"Who wrote the poem, which begins, ""She walks in beauty like the night. Of cloudless climes, and starry skies""?"

She Walks in Beauty - Poems | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poets, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization. browse poems & poets sign up to receive a new poem-a-day in your inbox sign up poem About this poet George Gordon Byron was born on January 22, 1788, in Aberdeen, Scotland, and inherited his family's English title at the age of ten, becoming Baron Byron of Rochdale. Abandoned by his father at an early age and resentful of his mother, who he blamed for his being born with a deformed foot, Byron isolated himself during his youth and was deeply unhappy. Though he was the heir to an idyllic estate, the property was run down and his family had no assets with which to care for it. As a teenager, Byron discovered that he was attracted to men as well as women, which made him all the more remote and secretive. He studied at Aberdeen Grammar School and then Trinity College in Cambridge. During this time Byron collected and published his first volumes of poetry. The first, published anonymously and titled Fugitive Pieces, was printed in 1806 and contained a miscellany of poems, some of which were written when Byron was only fourteen. As a whole, the collection was considered obscene, in part because it ridiculed specific teachers by name, and in part because it contained frank, erotic verses. At the request of a friend, Byron recalled and burned all but four copies of the book, then immediately began compiling a revised version—though it was not published during his lifetime. The next year, however, Byron published his second collection, Hours of Idleness, which contained many of his early poems, as well as significant additions, including poems addressed to John Edelston, a younger boy whom Byron had befriended and deeply loved. By Byron's twentieth birthday, he faced overwhelming debt. Though his second collection received an initially favorable response, a disturbingly negative review was printed in January of 1808, followed by even more scathing criticism a few months later. His response was a satire, English Bards and Scotch Reviewers, which received mixed attention. Publicly humiliated and with nowhere else to turn, Byron set out on a tour of the Mediterranean, traveling with a friend to Portugal, Spain, Albania, Turkey, and finally Athens. Enjoying his new-found sexual freedom, Byron decided to stay in Greece after his friend returned to England, studying the language and working on a poem loosely based on his adventures. Inspired by the culture and climate around him, he later wrote to his sister, "If I am a poet ... the air of Greece has made me one." Byron returned to England in the summer of 1811 having completed the opening cantos of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a poem which tells the story of a world-weary young man looking for meaning in the world. When the first two cantos were published in March of 1812, the expensive first printing sold out in three days. Byron reportedly said, "I awoke one morning and found myself famous." His fame, however, was among the aristocratic intellectual class, at a time when only cultivated people read and discussed literature. The significant rise in a middle-class reading public, and with it the dominance of the novel, was still a few years away. At 24, Byron was invited to the homes of the most prestigious families and received hundreds of fan letters, many of them asking for the remaining cantos of his great poem—which eventually appeared in 1818. An outspoken politician in the House of Lords, Byron used his popularity for p


Which famous author lived at Bateman's, a Jacobean house in East Sussex, in the first half of the 20th century?

1000+ images about Rudyard Kipling on Pinterest | Rudyard kipling, In india and House Learn more at en.wikipedia.org JOSEPH RUDYARD KIPLING (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist chiefly remembered for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his tales for children. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. More


In 1765, who became the first English King to be born at Buckingham Palace?

Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England history Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England Buckingham Palace (UK /ˈbʌkɪŋəm/ /ˈpælɪs/[1][2]) is the London residence and principal workplace of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.[3] Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site which had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was subsequently acquired by King George III in 1761[4] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and was known as "The Queen's House". During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who formed three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East front, which contains the well-known balcony on which the royal family traditionally congregates to greet crowds outside. However, the palace chapel was destroyed by a German bomb during World War II; the Queen's Gallery was built on the site and opened to the public in 1962 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection. The original early 19th-century interior designs, many of which still survive, included widespread use of brightly coloured scagliola and blue and pink lapis, on the advice of Sir Charles Long. King Edward VII oversaw a partial redecoration in a Belle Époque cream and gold colour scheme. Many smaller reception rooms are furnished in the Chinese regency style with furniture and fittings brought from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton and from Carlton House. The Buckingham Palace Garden is the largest private garden in London. The state rooms, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public each year for most of August and September, as part of the Palace's Summer Opening. History Site In the Middle Ages, the site of the future palace formed part of the Manor of Ebury (also called Eia). The marshy ground was watered by the river Tyburn, which still flows below the courtyard and south wing of the palace.[5] Where the river was fordable (at Cow Ford), the village of Eye Cross grew. Ownership of the site changed hands many times; owners included Edward the Confessor and his queen consort Edith of Wessex in late Saxon times, and, after the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror. William gave the site to Geoffrey de Mandeville, who bequeathed it to the monks of Westminster Abbey.[6] In 1531, King Henry VIII acquired the Hospital of St James (later St. James's Palace)[7] from Eton College, and in 1536 he took the Manor of Ebury from Westminster Abbey.[8] These transfers brought the site of Buckingham Palace back into royal hands for the first time since William the Conqueror had given it away almost 500 years earlier.[9] Various owners leased it from royal landlords and the freehold was the subject of frenzied speculation during the 17th century. By then, the old village of Eye Cross had long since fallen into decay, and the area was mostly wasteland.[10] Needing money, James I sold off part of the Crown freehold but retained part of the site on which he established a 4-acre (16,000 m2) mulberry garden for the production of silk. (This is at the northwest corner of today's palace.)[11] Clement Walker in Anarchia Anglicana (1649) refers to "new-erected sodoms and spintries at the Mulberry Garden at S. James's"; this suggests it may have been a place of debauchery. Eventually, in the late 17th century, the freehold was inherited from the property tycoon Sir Hugh Audley by the great heiress Mary Davies.[12] First houses on the site Goring House Possibly the first house erected w


Curtis Jackson, alias 50 Cent, is an American exponent of which type of music?

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Which herb is an essential ingredient in the Swedish salmon dish, Gravlax?

Gravlax Recipe : Bobby Flay : Food Network More Cooking Tips 4.0 4 Paul is, indeed, wrong. The preparation of gravlax, at least if done traditionally, does not involve the use of vodka except, perhaps, as a restorative for the chef. I'm sure that long ago cheesecloth was used but modern materials have replaced it.  This recipe is authentic and quite good. Omniryx 2013-10-07T00:18:36Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Paul is simply wrong on this topic. Having grown up in sweden as well as being a professional cook I can say this is as authentic as it gets. The history of gravlax is quite interesting. As with most traditional scandinavian dishes this one is based on a preservation technique. The word Gravlax literally translates to Grave Salmon in swedish. Historically before refrigeration the fish was literally buried in the earth while curing. This gave a constant cool temperature for the curing process. After being cured the fish could be kept for a few weeks with out spoiling. Another Swedish way of preserving salmon is called "Rimmad Lax". It uses the same basic idea but the curing is much shorter and often does not use dill. After the shoet cure the salmon is cooked. Typically pan fried. This technique also evolved from a need to preserve foods before refrigeration. Paul's suggestion of using vodka in curing seems to be confused with the consumption of flavored vodkas referred to as akvavit or snaps which is often served ice cold with gravlax. Mats H. 2008-08-28T01:57:59Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Great recipe for anyone who would like to try a truly swedish recipe you would find on any smorg?sbord in Sweden. Try it on Wasa Crisp bread with the sauce on top, and you are in for a treat! Madeleine L. 2007-11-01T15:06:42Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Traditional Gravlax curing techniques involve using vodka. Also using cheesecloth instead of aluminum foil would yield better results. This is a recipe for cured salmon and should not be confused with Gravlax. Paul Y. 2007-07-09T11:57:05Z item not reviewed by moderator and published On TV


What was the name of the Russian submarine that sank, with all hands, in the Barents Sea in October 2000?

Kursk - The Russian Submarine That Sank in the Barents Sea The Kursk The Russian Submarine That Sank in the Barents Sea The Russian nuclear submarine 'Kursk' docked at a northern Russian home base port Zapadnaya Lista, in Bellona.  (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Newsmakers) By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated January 03, 2016. On August 12, 2000, the Russian Oscar-II class nuclear submarine, the Kursk, sank in the Barents Sea during naval exercises. The world watched and waited to find out if any of the 118 crew were still alive. The Accident On August 12, 2000, the Kursk was out in the Barents Sea for military exercises. During the exercise, the Kursk submarine was supposed to fire two dummy torpedoes at the Russian battle cruiser, the Pyotr Velikiy. After firing the dummy torpedoes at 11:28 a.m., an explosion went off on the Kursk. Although at the time Russians believed the Kursk must have hit another ship or an old World War II mine, it is now believed that highly volatile hydrogen peroxide fuel from one of the torpedoes on board the Kursk leaked out, started a fire, and then exploded. The Kursk then sank to 354 feet (108 meters) in the frigid waters of the Barents Sea. Occurring just 135 seconds after the first explosion, another explosion ripped through the Kursk, possibly when the Kursk hit the seabed. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge This second explosion was even larger than the first and was most likely caused by the rest of the torpedoes on board the Kursk exploding. Rescue Attempts At first, the Russians didn't realize that the Kursk had sunk. It wasn't until that evening, when the Kursk failed to check in, that the Russians began to worry that something might be wrong and sent out rescue ships. By the morning of August 13, 2000, the Russians had found the disaster area and began to attempt a rescue. However, because of a lack of modern rescue equipment, the angle of the Kursk, and bad weather, all of the Russian rescue attempts failed. Knowing that time was of the essence, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Norway all offered to help rescue any survivors. For several crucial days, the Russians refused. The world watched and waited for news. With the Kursk at the bottom of the sea, no one was sure whether or not anyone had survived. As the hours and days stretched on with no rescue in sight, criticisms over the Russian response to the disaster began to flare. It seemed to many that Russia was still stuck with a Cold War mentality where they would not admit to their own limitations and would not trust help from outsiders. After four days with no success and mounting criticism from around the world, the Russians finally accepted international help on August 16, 2000, four days after the disaster occurred. What Happened to the Kursk Crew? On August 21, 2000, nine days after the Kursk exploded and sank to the seabed, Norwegian divers successfully opened both the outer and inner airlock hatches at the rear of the submarine (the only section expected to contain survivors). The divers saw that the cabin had been flooded and thus concluded that all 118 on board the Kursk had died. The heart-wrenching part of the story was that there had been survivors - 23 of them to be exact. When the body of Lieutenant Captain Dmitri Kolesnikov was recovered, a note was found in his pocket , written several hours after the last explosion, stating that 23 men had survived. There were also several reports of hammering on the hull during the two days after the disaster. Then nothing more was heard. Raising the Kursk On October 7, 2001, the Dutch company, Mammoet, raised the wreck of the Kursk and then towed it to the docks at Roslyakovo in Russia. For safety reasons, they cut off the bow (the location of the torpedo compartment) and left that on the seabed floor. The heavily damaged bow section was later recovered in 2002. The recovery of the Kursk wreckage allowed for the recovery of the dead, who were then buried in Russia with military honors.