Which UNESCO World Heritage Site, built mainly by Abraham Derby is found in Shropshire?

Quakers in the World - The Darby Family: Abraham Darby I, II, III Quakers in the World QUAKERS IN ACTION The Darby Family: Abraham Darby I, II, III Abraham Darby I (1678 - 1717) was the son of a farmer and locksmith, from Staffordshire, England.  He was apprenticed to Jonathan Freeth, who made malt mills (for brewing beer).   In 1699 he married Mary Sergeant and moved to Bristol, where he set up his own malt mill business. However he soon shifted to brass casting and joined other Quakers to found the Bristol Brass Company. Darby clearly had an inquiring and inventive mind, and his interest in metals didn’t stop at brass. Dutch craftsmen were using cast iron to make hollowware (pots and pans) and he went to the Netherlands in 1704 to study their methods. He set up a small ironworks and he and fellow Quaker John Thomas began to experiment with different (and cheaper) ways of making cast iron hollowware. In1707 they patented their innovative sand casting method: now they could produce cast iron hollowware at a fraction of the cost of their Dutch counterparts. In 1709 Abraham Darby I moved to Coalbrookdale in Shropshire, on the Welsh border, where all the raw materials he needed were close at hand. He took over the derelict furnace there, and rebuilt it. He started to experiment again, this time with fuel. Soon they were using coking coal instead of charcoal to smelt the iron: coking coal was plentiful, had fewer impurities, and produced a better quality of metal, so it was a vast improvement.  Although not the first coke fired furnace in Europe it was the first to remain productive for several years.  This change of fuel was a major breakthrough and the consequent mass production of iron certainly helped accelerate the industrial revolution. Abraham Darby I died in 1717 when his son Abraham Darby II (1711–1763) was only six. His mother Mary partnered with fellow Quakers Thomas Goldney and her son-in-law Richard Ford, to form the first Coalbrookdale Company.  Mary died a year later so Richard Ford protected the interests of young Abraham until he could join the company in 1732. Abraham Darby II was an innovator like his father. Within ten years he had solved the problem of water supply for the furnace by introducing a steam engine to recycle used water. His initiative enabled the company to expand through taking leases on other furnaces in the area.  After Ford’s death in 1745 Abraham II took over the management of the firm.  In 1757 another Quaker, Richard Reynolds of Bristol, (who later married Darby’s daughter Hannah) was taken into partnership.  He helped Abraham with his expansion plans and made a key innovation himself. Packhorses had been towing vast quantities of iron and coal along wooden rails, which soon wore out: Reynolds replaced the wooden rails with longer-lasting cast iron ones in 1767, setting a precedent for all future railways. Abraham Darby III (1750 – 1789) was only thirteen when his father died in 1763, so Richard Reynolds took control.  Abraham joined the firm in 1768 followed a few years later by his younger brother Samuel. All three Darbys, and Richard Reynolds, were good employers. Coalbrookedale had a school, workers’ cottages, and lovely country walks. The ironworks paid higher wages than the local potteries or mining.  In times of food shortages Abraham III bought up farms and grew food for his workers. The 1770s was a period of expansion for Coalbrookdale, and a bridge across the river Severn was badly needed.  Shares were issued to raise the £3,200 required to build the world’s first cast iron bridge, using an innovative arch design, and Darby agreed to fund any overspend. Although it had been predicted that 300 tons of iron would be needed (costing £7 a ton), 379 tons were eventually used. This and other cost overruns amounted to nearly £3000 over and above what had been anticipated.   Darby bore most of the cost over-run, and was in debt for the rest of his short life. The bridge was completed in 1781 and made Coalbrookdale famous.  The village of Ironbridge sprang up and the area became know


To which family of birds does the Yellowhammer belong?

The RSPB: Yellowhammer Yellowhammer Conservation status: Red Males are unmistakeable with a bright yellow head and underparts, brown back streaked with black, and chestnut rump. In flight it shows white outer tail feathers. Often seen perched on top of a hedge or bush, singing. Its recent population decline make it a Red List species. Illustrations Buntings (Emberizidae) Where to see them Found across the UK but are least abundant in the north and west, and absent from some upland areas, such as the Pennines and Highlands of Scotland, as well as some lowland areas, such as the Inner Hebrides and the Orkneys. Look in open countryside with bushes and hedgerows. When to see them


Which football team plays its home games at Ewood Park?

Ewood Park | Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Field dimensions 115 x 76 yards Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League . Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The stadium opened in 1882 and is an all seater multi-sports facility with a capacity of 31,367. It comprises four sections: Darwen End, Riverside Stand (named as such because it stands practically on the banks of the River Darwen), Ronnie Clayton Blackburn End, and Jack Walker Stand, which is named after Blackburn industrialist and club supporter, Jack Walker . The football pitch within the stadium measures 115 yards (105 m) x 76 yards (69 m). Ewood Park is the second oldest home to a Premier or Football League club. Stamford Bridge was constructed earlier (1876), although its current tenants did not start playing there until 1905.


Which Irving Berlin musical of 1946 includes the songs Anything You Can Do and I Got Sun in the Morning?

BERLIN IRVING - ANYTHING YOU CAN DO LYRICS Anything You Can Do Lyrics Berlin Irving - Anything You Can Do Lyrics Annie Get Your Gun (1946) Original Cast Lp Anything You Can Do ANNIE: Anything you can do I can do better ......I can do anything better than you FRANK: No, you can't ANNIE: Yes, I can, yes, I can FRANK: Anything you can be I can be greater ......Sooner or later I'm greater than you ANNIE: No, you're not FRANK: Yes, I am, yes I am FRANK: I can shoot a partridge with a single cartridge ANNIE: I can get a sparrow with a bow and arrow FRANK: I can live on bread and cheese ANNIE: And only on that? FRANK: Yes ANNIE: So can a rat FRANK: Any note you can reach I can go higher ANNIE: I can sing anything higher than you FRANK: No, you can't


Which flower and girl’s name is the equivalent of the French name Marguerite?

Name Marguerite - The Meaning Of The Name The Meaning Of The Name Toggle navigation Name: Marguerite Gender: Female Usage: Marguerite, of Basque origin, is a very popular first name. It is more often used as a girl (female) name. People having the name Marguerite are in general originating from Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America. For another variant of the name Marguerite across the world, see Margarita . Meaning: Pearl Please feel free to read what others say about this name and to share your comments if you have more information. N.B. Sometimes it happens that another name has the same meaning. There is nothing surprising in this: both names have the same origin or the same numbers of numerology. To test the compatibility of this name with another, enter a name and click The Growth number corresponding to this first name is 9. Interpretation: Learn more with our free Numerology Tool Popularity of the Name The name Marguerite is ranked on the 1,683rd position of the most used names. It means that this name is very frequently used. We estimate that there are at least 262900 persons in the world having this name which is around 0.004% of the population. The name Marguerite has ten characters. It means that it is relatively long-length, compared to the other names in our database. The graph below represents the number of people who were given the name Marguerite for each year since 1900 in the U.S.A.: The name day of Marguerite is 16 November. For other names check our Name Day Calendar History and Origin Marguerite is the French form of a female given name (English Margaret, Spanish Margarita) which derives from the Greek Μαργαρίτης meaning "pearl"). See also Margaret (name) and Peggy. French form of Margaret , also used in the English-speaking world, where its use has been reinforced by the fact that the name was adopted in the 19th century for a garden flower, a large cultivated variety of daisy. Margaret was earlier used in English as a dialect word denoting the ox-eye daisy, and the French equivalent was borrowed into English just in time to catch the vogue for deriving female given names from vocabulary words denoting flowers. See also Daisy . The section "History and Origin" of this page contains content from the copyrighted Wikipedia article " Marguerite (given name) "; that content is used under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) . You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.


Give any year in the life of Frederick the Great.

Frederick II (Frederick the Great), King of Prussia (1712-86) (also known as: Frederick the Great) King of Prussia (1712-86) FREDERICK II (1712-1786), king of Prussia, born on the 24th January 1712, was the son of Frederick William I., and is usually known as Frederick the Great. He was brought up with extreme rigour, his father devising a scheme of education which was intended to make him a hardy soldier, and prescribing for him every detail of his conduct. So great was Frederick Williams horror of every-thing which did not seem to him practical, that he, strictly excluded Latin from the list of his sons studies. Frederick, however, had free and generous impulses which could not be restrained by the sternest system. Encouraged by his mother, and under the influence of his governess Madame de Roucoulle, and of his first tutor Duhan, a French refugee, be acquired an excellent knowledge of French and a taste for literature and music. He even received secret lessons in Latin, which his father had invested with all the charms of forbidden fruit. As he grew up he became extremely dissatisfied with the dull and monotonous life he was compelled to lead; and his discontent was heartily shared by his sister, Wilhelmina, a bright and intelligent young princess for whom Frederick had a warm affection. Fre-derick William, seeing the divergence of his sons tastes from his own, gradually conceived for him an intense dislike, which often found expression in violent outbursts of anger. So harsh was his treatment that Frederick frequently thought of running away and taking refuge at the court of his uncle, George II. of England; and he at last resolved to do so during a journey which he made with the king to South Germany in 1730, when he was eighteen years of age. He was helped by his two friends, Lieutenant Katte and Lieutenant Keith; but by the imprudence of the former the secret was found out. Frederick was placed under arrest, and the king abused him so cruelly on board a yacht at Frankfort that some courtiers had to interfere, and to separate them. Warned by Frederick, Keith escaped; but Katte delayed his flight too long, and a court martial decided that he should be punished with two years fortress arrest. The king changed this sentence into one of death, and the young soldier was executed outside the fortress of Cüstrin, in which Frederick was kept a close prisoner. On the way to the place of execution Katte had to pass the crown princes window. "Pardonnez moi, mon cher Katte," cried Frederick, who was broken-hearted at the fate he had brought upon his friend. "La mort est douce pour un si aimable prince," replied Katte. The same court martial which had judged him decided that, as a lieutenant-colonel attempting to desert, the crown prince had incurred the legal penalty of death. For some time the king actually thought of giving effect to the sentence; and he at last re-lented only in consequence of grave expostulations from the emperor and the kings of Sweden and Poland. Frederick the Great at the Age of 68 (Painter: Anton Graff) For about fifteen months Frederick now lived in the town of Cüstrin, having an establishment of his own, but serving as the youngest councillor at the Government board there. He took great care not to offend his father, and was partially restored to favour. In 1732 he was made colonel commandant of a regiment in Ruppin, and in the following year he married, in obedience to the kings orders, the Princess Elizabeth Christina, daughter of the duke of Brunswick-Bevern. The palace of Rheinsberg in the neighbourhood of Ruppin was built for him, and there he lived until he succeeded to the throne. These years were perhaps the happiest of his life. He discharged his duties with so much spirit and so conscientiously that he ultimately gained the esteem of Frederick William, who no longer feared that he would leave the crown to one unworthy of wearing it. At the same time the crown prince was able to indulge to the full his personal tastes. He carried on a lively corre-spondence with Voltaire, and other Fre


In the periodic table, which element has the symbol Rn?

Radon»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] Element News Radon: the essentials At ordinary temperatures radon is a colourless gas. When cooled below the freezing point, radon exhibits a brilliant phosphorescence which becomes yellow as the temperature is lowered and orange-red at the temperature of liquid air. The main hazard is from inhalation of the element and its decay products which are collected on dust in the air. Recently, radon buildup in homes from the surrounding soil and rocks has become a safety issue and some areas around the world test homes for radon gas. It is the heaviest known gas. Radon is present in some spring waters. CAS Registry ID : 10043-92-2 Radon is a decay product of the radium salts used in the luminous paint of the numerals. In this 1950's clock, the glass casing has accumulated 10-16 gram) of radon. Image adapted with permission from Prof James Marshall 's (U. North Texas, USA) Walking Tour of the elements CD. Radon: historical information Radon was discovered by Friedrich Ernst Dorn in 1900 at Germany. Origin of name : named after "the element radium" (radon was called niton at first, from the Latin word "nitens" meaning "shining". Radon was discovered in 1900 by Friedrich Ernst Dorn, who called it niton. It is essentially inert. It has been called radon since 1923, before which it was called niton. Radon around us Read more » Radon has no biological role. Radon is the heaviest known gas and often found associated with uranium ores. Radon is present as a dissolved gas in some spring waters (such as those at Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA). Recently, radon buildup in homes from the surrounding soil and rocks has become a safety issue and some areas around the world test homes for radon gas. Abundances for radon in a number of different environments. More abundance data » Location Second ionisation energy : (no data) kJ mol‑1 Isolation Isolation : radon is present to a very small trace extent in the atmosphere and in principle could be obtained as a byproduct from the liquefaction and separation of air. However as only small quantities are ever needed in practice, and because of its short half life (the longest life isotope has a half life of less than 4 days), such quantities as are required are isolated through collection from the radioactive decay of an isotope of radium (226Ra, half life 1599 years). 226Ra → 222Rn + 4He This method gives 0.64 cm3 of radon gas per gram of radium per month. Radon isotopes


The home of The Simon Bolivar Orchestra is in which city?

The printed program will last approximately 75 minutes with no intermission. Bios Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela (SBSOV) was founded by José Antonio     Abreu. Under the music direction of Gustavo Dudamel, its members have been trained under El     Sistema's orchestral academic program, and have performed under conductors of international     stature who have included Sir Simon Rattle, Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, Krzysztof     Penderecki, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Lorin Maazel. Between 2000 and 2015, the SBSOV toured     Europe, Asia, and the Americas, appearing at festivals such as the BBC Proms, Edinburgh     International Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Semperoper Dresden, Carnegie     Hall's Berlin in Lights and Voices from Latin America festivals, the     Lucerne and Salzburg festivals, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Immortal     Beethoven festival. The SBSOV has also performed in various world-class venues that     include Royal Festival Hall in London, Vienna's Konzerthaus, Milan's Teatro alla Scala,     Rome's Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, and Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. The SBSOV has been resident orchestra at the Lucerne Festival at Easter; at Walt Disney     Concert Hall as part of The Mahler Project, in which Mr. Dudamel led Mahler's     completed symphonies with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the SBSOV in Los Angeles and in     Caracas; the Salzburg Festival, where it became the first foreign orchestra to perform     Mozart's Mass in C Minor in St. Peter's Abbey; and at Teatro alla Scala, where the     orchestra gave three concerts and eight performances of La bohème, becoming the     first orchestra not based at Teatro alla Scala to be featured by the prestigious opera     house in one of its productions of La bohème. The SBSOV and Mr. Dudamel are exclusive artists of Deutsche Grammophon, with which they     have recorded Beethoven's Fifth and Seventh symphonies and Mahler's Fifth Symphony, a     successful album titled Fiesta, and an album of works by Tchaikovsky that features     the Fifth Symphony and Francesca da Rimini. In 2013, the SBSOV recorded the     soundtrack of Alberto Arvelo's film El libertador under the baton of Mr. Dudamel,     who composed the music. A year later, they recorded excerpts from Wagner's Der Ring des     Nibelungen. The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela gratefully acknowledges     the generous support provided by the Hilti Foundation with the purchase of instruments. Gustavo Dudamel Internationally renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel currently serves as music and artistic     director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and as music director of the Simón Bolívar     Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. He is motivated by a profound belief in music's power to     unite and inspire, and the impact of his leadership extends from the greatest concert     stages to classrooms, cinemas, and innovative digital platforms around the world. Mr.     Dudamel also appears as guest conductor with some of the world's most famous musical     institutions: In 2017, he tours Europe with the Berliner Philharmoniker and is the     youngest-ever conductor to lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's famous New Year's     Concert, watched annually by more than 50 million people in 90 countries. Now entering his eighth season with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. Dudamel's contract     has been extended through the 2021-2022 season. At his initiative, the orchestra has     dramatically expanded the scope of its community outreach programs, including the creation     of the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) 10 years ago, influenced by the philosophy of     Venezuela's admired El Sistema. These programs have in turn inspired similar efforts     throughout the United States, as well as in Sweden (Hammarkullen) and Scotland (Raploch).     Currently in


The art installation Bloodswept Lands and Seas of Red was first seen at which building in 2014?

Bloodswept Lands & Seas of Red - Shelley Davies Shelley Davies November 11, 2014   A simple and pitch-perfect evocation of the scale of loss and sacrifice of those who died during the First World War is demonstrated in ‘Bloodswept Lands & Seas of Red’, the public art installation by ceramicist Paul Cummins , which is on display at The Tower of London . By today, Armistice Day, November 11th, 888,246 ceramic poppies will have been placed around the Tower, a poppy for every British casualty of World War I. The artwork was put together with the help of the stage designer Tom Piper, who said he had wanted to create a “fluid and organic feel to it, you could see it as blood, water or life force”. The BBC says of the installation, it ” began in early August and has evolved over the weeks, put together by 20,000 volunteers. The poppies range in height from 15cm (6in) to 1m tall. Says artist Paul Cummins, “The installation is transient. I found this poignant and reflective of human life, like those who lost their lives during World War One” . Cummins, who usually makes ceramic flowers as garden ornaments, explained that he took the title of the installation from a will made in the trenches by an unnamed soldier from his own home town of Derby. He said: “Soldiers had to make wills because in those days if they didn’t their property would not be passed on to their loved ones.I read through an archive of the wills and came across one written by a man who said everyone he knew had been killed. He wrote of ‘blood swept lands and seas of red, where angels dare to tread’. It read like a poem and it just seemed to fit.” See my previous post on how the project came together  here and read articles on it in  The Telegraph  and  here , as well as  the BBC  and  The Mirror …


Which is the only current Major League baseball team based in Canada?

Which locations make the most sense for MLB expansion? | FOX Sports Which locations make the most sense for MLB expansion? Rob Manfred is interested in Major League Baseball adding two franchises.   Feb 28, 2016 at 11:31p ET 0 Shares Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters recently that he’s interested in expanding from 30 to 32 franchises. The sport’s growing revenues support the concept, and Manfred cited the favorable schedule of 16-team leagues split into four divisions of four. (Tighter divisional footprints would make owners happy, because fewer road games would start at unfavorable times for local television.) Still, Manfred cautioned that the timeline for expansion is “not immediate.” He’s acknowledged that the process can’t begin until stadium issues are resolved in Oakland and Tampa Bay. For that reason, we’re five or six years — at the very earliest — from seeing the inauguration of new MLB franchises. But for the first time this century, it’s reasonable to wonder what the next round of MLB expansion will look like. Make no mistake: Barriers to entering the exclusive company of MLB owners are extraordinarily high — and will remain that way. Existing owners will want assurances as to the financing and operational plan of any prospective franchise, lest it become the recipient of revenue sharing shortly after its inception. If annual revenues from national television rights and MLB Advanced Media are going to be shared 32 ways, instead of 30, new partners must add quantitative and qualitative value. Rob Manfred said he doesn’t expect expansion to occur soon. Yet, the notion of expansion will find an eager audience on both sides of the negotiating table as MLB and the MLB Players Association begin work on a new collective bargaining agreement this spring. For MLB, new franchises mean hundreds of millions of dollars in expansion fees, to be distributed among the commissioner’s office and existing clubs. The union would welcome the addition of 50 new jobs — technically 80, when including benefits afforded 40-man roster players. So after consulting with people in the baseball industry and three eminent sports business experts — Joe Favorito, sports marketing consultant and professor at Columbia University; Marc Ganis, president of Chicago-based Sportscorp Limited; and Dr. Andrew Zimbalist, renowned economist at Smith College — here’s my personal ranking of the top expansion possibilities. My list comes with a caveat: Because MLB expansion isn’t expected until after 2020, it would be foolish to assess in detail any municipality’s willingness to approve public financing for a new baseball stadium. We simply don’t know. The politicians who would take up the cause may not be in office yet; the economic circumstances that could swing a public referendum haven’t occurred. So, this analysis is based more on market size, business dynamics, and baseball culture of a particular place. 1. Montreal Is Montreal in line to get another big league franchise? No city in North America is more prepared to welcome a Major League Baseball franchise, right now, than Montreal. If you’re surprised that I would make such a statement, then you must’ve missed the half-dozen hosannas I’ve written in support of Montreal as a baseball city. To summarize: Montreal has well-documented passion for professional sports, including baseball. The city has drawn an average of more than 48,000 fans per game to Toronto Blue Jays exhibitions in 2014 and 2015; advance ticket sales are even more robust for this year’s series between Toronto and Boston. The Warren Cromartie-led Montreal Baseball Project and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre have continued their passionate advocacy. Prospective owners commissioned a feasibility study for a major-league franchise in Montreal, with encouraging results. Olympic Stadium could host a major-league team for two or three seasons while a new ballpark is built. Of note, Montreal is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. or Canada without a Major League Baseball franchise. Montreal is ready — for the r


The Glazer family, who own Manchester United also own which NFL American Football team?

Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies aged 86 | Football | The Guardian Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies aged 86 • Death announced on Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ website • Glazer’s family to take on his business interests Malcolm Glazer bought Manchester United in 2005 and saw them win five Premier League titles. Photograph: Dj Peters/Action Images Wednesday 28 May 2014 16.18 EDT Last modified on Monday 4 April 2016 11.26 EDT Close This article is 2 years old Malcolm Glazer, the head of the family that own Manchester United , died on Wednesday morning aged 86, in his hometown of Tampa. While Glazer drove the controversial process that took control of United for the family in 2005 by leveraging the club with a £500m-plus debt, his recent failing health had meant that two of his sons, Joel and Avram, took on the hands-on role of leading the club. His passing should have little if any effect on the overall structure of the club, with the family retaining a 90% share with the remaining 10% listed on the New York stock exchange. A statement from the 20-times champions last night said: “The thoughts of all at the club are with the family at this time.” Glazer’s death was announced by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL franchise the family also owns. “The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are saddened to announce the passing of owner/president Malcolm Glazer earlier this morning,” read the statement. “Known among his league peers as a pioneering thinker, Glazer infused his team and employees with the determination and dedication to be the best in the NFL. Glazer’s commitment to building a championship organisation has provided the foundation for continued success, on and off the field. “Mr Glazer’s long-established estate succession plan has assured the Buccaneers will remain with the Glazer family for generations to come. Linda Glazer, along with their five sons and daughter, will continue to own and operate the team as they have throughout the family’s ownership.” Despite the hostility to Glazer’s purchase of United, his ownership coincided with the most successful era of the club’s history. Since 2005 United have won five Premier League titles, the 2008 Champions League and reached European Cup finals in 2009 and 2011. Born in Rochester, New York, as one of seven children, Glazer took over the family watch-parts business at the age 15 following the death of his father and then continued his foray into the professional world, investing in other businesses. He owned or was a substantial shareholder of a diverse portfolio of international holdings and public companies including First Allied, Zapata Corporation, Houlihan’s restaurant chain, Harley Davidson, Formica, Tonka, Specialty Equipment and Omega Protein. He leaves behind his wife, six children and 14 grandchildren. Nonetheless a grassroots club FC United was founded by a group of dissatisfied supporters and accepted into the North West Counties Football League months after the takeover was completed. “The Glazers’ ownership of Manchester United is a product of the lack of regulation that we have in the game,” the general manager, Andy Walsh, told the Manchester Evening News. “Malcolm Glazer took advantage of that and his passing does not change that fact. The Glazer family still own Manchester United Football Club. The takeover of Manchester United caused a lot of pain in this city.” Malcolm Glazer laid plans for 'stable ownership' after his death with Joel, Bryan and Edward already board members in Tampa Bay and Manchester Published: 29 May 2014 American businessman who bought Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United Published: 28 May 2014 With playoff appearances and Super Bowl glory long past, the Buccaneers' owner leaves mixed memories in his wake Published: 28 May 2014 Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Carlo Ancelotti to succeed him as Manchester United manager last summer, according to the Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez Published: 28 May 2014


Hubert Humphrey served as Vice-President to which US President?

HUMPHREY, Hubert Horatio, Jr. - Biographical Information Senate Years of Service: 1949-1964; 1971-1978 Party: Democrat; Democrat Courtesy U.S. Senate Historical Office HUMPHREY, Hubert Horatio, Jr., (husband of Muriel Buck Humphrey), a Senator from Minnesota and a Vice President of the United States;  born in Wallace, Codington County, S.Dak., May 27, 1911; attended the public  schools of Doland, S.Dak., where his family had moved; graduated from Capitol  College of Pharmacy, Denver, Colo., 1933 and the University of Minnesota 1939;  earned a graduate degree from Louisiana State University 1940; pharmacist with  Humphrey Drug Co., Huron, S.Dak., 1933-1937; assistant instructor of political  science at Louisiana State University 1939-1940 and University of Minnesota  1940-1941; State director of war production training and reemployment and State  chief of Minnesota war service program 1942; assistant director, War Manpower  Commission 1943; professor in political science at Macalester College (Minn.)  1943-1944; radio news commentator 1944-1945; mayor of Minneapolis 1945-1948;  elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1948; reelected in 1954,  and 1960 and served from January 3, 1949, until December 29, 1964, when he  resigned to become Vice President; Democratic whip 1961-1964; known in the  Senate as the Happy Warrior; chairman, Select Committee on Disarmament  (Eighty-fourth and Eighty-fifth Congresses); elected Vice President of the  United States on the Democratic ticket with Lyndon Johnson in 1964, and served  from January 20, 1965, until January 20, 1969; unsuccessful Democratic nominee  for President of the United States 1968; resumed teaching at Macalester College  and the University of Minnesota 1969-1970; chairman, board of consultants,  Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corp.; elected in 1970 to the United States  Senate; reelected in 1976 and served from January 3, 1971, until his death in  office; the post of Deputy President pro tempore of the Senate was created for  him and he held it from January 5, 1977, until his death in Waverly, Minn.,  January 13, 1978; chairman, Joint Economic Committee (Ninety-fourth Congress);  unprecedented sessions of the House and Senate were held in his honor in  October 1977, when he was gravely ill; lay in state in the Rotunda of the U.S.  Capitol, January 14-15, 1978; interment in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis,  Minn.; posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on June 9,  1980. Bibliography American National Biography; Humphrey, Hubert. The Education of a Public Man: My Life and Politics. 1976. New  ed. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1991; Thurber, Timothy N. The Politics of Equality: Hubert H. Humphrey and the African American  Freedom Struggle. New York: Columbia University Press,  1999.


Which chemical element, the first of the halogens, has the atomic number 9?

What are the Halogens in the Periodic Table? - Quora Quora Daniel James Berger , PhD in organic chemistry The elements in Group 17 of the periodic table  ( The Old fashioned name for Group 17 is Group VII ) are known collectively as The Halogens. They are the elements Fluorine, ( atomic number 9 ),  Chlorine, ( atomic number 17 ), Bromine ( atomic number 35 ), Iodine ( atomic number 53 ), Astatine  ( atomic number 85 ), and a newly discovered element not yet given a name, that has an atomic number of 117, ( Discovered in 2010). However both Astatine and Element No. 117 are too radioactive to be made in quantities that can be weighed. They are man made elements that have very short half lives;  so decay into other elements before one has the chance to make any of their compounds. So in most laboratories Halogen chemistry is essentially about the study of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine & Iodine. The word Halogen was coined in 1842 by the Swedish Chemist Berzelius ( 1779 - 1848 ). It is a made up Swedish word which literally means "Salt producer" in Swedish. A name in keeping with the reactive nature of these elements. Lots of Halogen salts are known. Eg. Sodium chloride. Potassium fluoride. Sodium Bromide.  These elements are all members of the same group, because all of their atoms have the same number of electrons in their outermost shell or orbit. Group 17 elements all have 7 electrons in their outermost orbit.  The Periodic Table highlighting Group 17. Fluorine As mentioned previously fluorine has an atomic number of 9. This means that an atom of fluorine will have in addition to 9 protons in the nucleus of its atom, it will have a total of 9 electrons orbiting its nucleus. An individual  proton always has a charge of +1 and an individual electron always has a charge of -1. We have 9 protons in an atom of fluorine each having a charge of +1, plus 9 electrons in that same atom orbiting the nucleus of that atom. ( +1 X 9 ) + (-1 X 9 ) = 0.  So the atom is electrically neutral. This is true for all neutral atoms of fluorine. The 9 electrons are arranged in 2 shells or orbit.  2 of the 9 electrons orbit in the 1st shell or orbit. The remaining 7 electrons orbit in a larger shell. The 7 electrons in the outermost orbit of all Halogens are the electrons that participate in chemical reactions. During chemical reactions the number of electrons in the outermost orbit can go up or down. Up to a max of 8, and down to 0 ( in theory ). Compare with  Na+1 or with Li+1  Written Feb 7, 2016 The halogens are the family of chemical elements that includes fluorine (atomic symbol F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). The halogens make up Group VIIA of the Periodic Table of the elements. Elemental halogens are diatomic molecules. However, due to their high reactivity, the halogens are never found in nature in native form. The family name means "salt-forming," from the Greek for salt, "hals", and for generating "genes". The salinity of the oceans on Earth is due in large part to such halogen salts (halides) as sodium chloride (NaCl) and potassium iodide (KI). Halogens display physical and chemical properties typical of nonmetals. They have relatively low melting and boiling points that increase steadily down the group. Near room temperature, the halogens span all of the physical states: Fluorine and chlorine are gases, bromine is a liquid, and iodine is a solid. All of the elements are colored, with the color becoming more intense moving down the group. Fluorine gas is pale yellow, and chlorine gas is a yellowish green. Liquid bromine and its vapors are brownish red. Solid iodine appears as shiny, dark gray crystals, and the vapors are a deep purple. The halogens are poor thermal and electrical conductors in all phases, and as solids they are brittle and crumbly. The halogens have distinctive, unpleasant odors, will burn exposed flesh, and are toxic. The neutral atoms of the halogens possess seven outer electrons. An additional electron can be added to halogen atoms to form singly charged negative ions. These ions


Katanga is a province in which African country?

Katanga | historical state, Africa | Britannica.com historical state, Africa German Democratic Republic Katanga, formerly (1972–97) Shaba , historical region in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo , bordering Lake Tanganyika to the east, Zambia to the south, and Angola to the west. The name Shaba, the region’s name during the Zairean period, comes from the Swahili word for copper , and the region’s mines yield most of Congo’s copper, cobalt, uranium , zinc, cadmium, silver, germanium, coal, gold , iron, manganese, and tin. Local people used those minerals before the arrival of Europeans in the 19th century. Economic development since 1900 has brought about a complex of mining and industrial towns and transportation and communications networks, which make the region the most highly industrialized in Congo outside of Kinshasa , the national capital. Agriculture (cotton, tobacco, corn [maize], and vegetables), livestock herding, and poultry raising are also significant. The major towns of the region include Lubumbashi , Likasi, and Kolwezi . Upemba and Kundelungu national parks are in Katanga. Katanga was under Belgian colonial administration from 1885 and was the scene of much strife following independence. In 1960, led by a local politician, Moise Tshombe , and supported by foreign mining interests, Katanga seceded from the newly independent Congo and entered into a period of political confusion and bloodshed involving Congolese, Belgian, and United Nations forces. After the fighting ended in 1963, the region gradually became reintegrated into the republic , while some rebel leaders took refuge in Angola. In 1977 they unsuccessfully invaded Zaire (as Congo was then called) from Angola, and unrest continued into the late 20th century. Learn More in these related articles:


William Cavendish-Bentinck served twice as Prime Minister, briefly in 1783 and from 1807 to 1809: by what title is he better known?

William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland - Unionpedia, the concept map Yes, please No, thanks William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland William Henry Cavendish Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (14 April 1738 – 30 October 1809) was a British Whig and Tory statesman, Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Prime Minister of Great Britain, serving in 1783 and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1807 to 1809. [1] An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs is a book written by the Irish Whig MP and philosopher, Edmund Burke, published on 3 August 1791. Ancestry of Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II, present sovereign of the Commonwealth realms, is the daughter of King George VI, the second son of King George V and Queen Mary; and of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, and, after her daughter's accession to the throne, the Queen Mother), the daughter of Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and his wife, Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Charles Gordon-Lennox, 7th Duke of Richmond Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 7th Duke of Richmond and Lennox, 2nd Duke of Gordon, (27 December 1845 – 18 January 1928), 7th Duke of Aubigny (French peerage in the French nobility), styled Lord Settrington until 1860 and Earl of March between 1860 and 1903, was a British politician and peer. Charles James Fox Charles James Fox PC (24 January 1749 – 13 September 1806), styled The Honourable from 1762, was a prominent British Whig statesman whose parliamentary career spanned 38 years of the late 18th and early 19th centuries and who was the arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger. Children of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom This is a list of children and grandchildren of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom. Edmund Burke Edmund Burke PC (12 January 17299 July 1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, who, after moving to England, served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party. F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon PC (1 November 1782 – 28 January 1859), styled The Honourable F. J. Robinson until 1827 and known as The Viscount Goderich between 1827 and 1833, the name by which he is best known to history, was a British statesman. Fitzrovia Fitzrovia is a district in central London, near London's West End lying partly in the City of Westminster (in the west), and partly in the London Borough of Camden (in the east); and situated between Bloomsbury and Marylebone, and north of Soho. Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle KG, KT, PC (28 May 1748 – 4 September 1825) was a British diplomat and the son of Henry Howard, 4th Earl of Carlisle and his second wife Isabella Byron. His mother was a daughter of William Byron, 4th Baron Byron and his wife Hon. Frances Berkeley, a descendant of John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton. She was also a sister of William Byron, 5th Baron Byron and a great-aunt of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, the poet. In 1798, Carlisle was appointed guardian to Lord Byron who later lampooned him in English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. George Canning George Canning, FRS, (11 April 1770 – 8 August 1827) was a British statesman and Tory politician who served in various senior cabinet positions under numerous Prime Ministers, before himself serving as Prime Minister for the final four months of his life. George III of the United Kingdom George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. George IV of the United Kingdom George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover following the death


"By what name is the bird which countrymen call the ""water ouzel and which has the Latin name cinclus cinclus, generally known?"

Birding Buddies: Indian Blackbird Indian Blackbird Geolocation Some features on this page require a location. Please enable geolocation or enter your zip code to use these feature. Browser Geolocation Disabled enter your zip code to use this feature. Geolocation Error There was an error getting your location. You may need to update your browser . Set Location Error! Please enter a 5 digit zip code. Indian Blackbird General The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds), or simply Blackbird, where this does not lead to confusion with a local species. It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered to be full species. Depending on latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident, partially migratory or fully migratory. The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits. Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds, with distinctive threat displays, but are more gregarious during migration and in wintering areas. Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year where the climate is sufficiently temperate. This common and conspicuous species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its song. Taxonomy and name The Common Blackbird was described by Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae in 1758 as Turdus merula (characterised as T. ater, rostro palpebrisque fulvis). The binomial name derives from two Latin words, turdus, "thrush", and merula, "blackbird", the latter giving rise to its French name, merle, and its Scots name, merl. There are about 65 species of medium to large thrushes in the genus Turdus, characterised by rounded heads, longish pointed wings, and usually melodious songs. The Common Blackbird seems to be closest in evolutionary terms to the Island Thrush (T. poliocephalus) of Southeast Asia and islands in the southwest Pacific, which probably diverged from merula stock fairly recently. It may not immediately be clear why the name "Blackbird", first recorded in 1486, was applied to this species, but not to one of the various other common black English birds, such as the Carrion Crow, Raven, Rook or Jackdaw. However, in Old English, and in modern English up to about the 18th century, "bird" was used only for smaller or young birds, and larger ones such as crows were called "fowl". At that time, the Blackbird was therefore the only widespread and conspicuous "black bird" in the British Isles. Until about the 17th century, another name for the species was ouzel, ousel or wosel (from Old English osle). Another variant occurs in Act 3 of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, where Bottom refers to "The Woosell cocke, so blacke of hew, With Orenge-tawny bill". The ouzel usage survived later in poetry, and still occurs as the name of the closely related Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus), and in Water Ouzel, an alternative name for the unrelated but superficially similar White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus). Two related Asian Turdus thrushes, the White-collared Blackbird (T. albocinctus) and the Grey-winged Blackbird (T. boulboul), are also named blackbirds, and the Somali Thrush (T. (olivaceus) ludoviciae) is alternatively known as the Somali Blackbird. The icterid family of the New World is sometimes called the blackbird family because of some species' superficial resemblance to the Common Blackbird and other Old World thrushes, but they are not evolutionarily close, being related to the New World warble


Which organisation (perhaps surprisingly to some) won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012?

Nobel peace prize awarded to the European Union | World news | The Guardian Nobel peace prize Nobel peace prize awarded to the European Union Committee praises 27-nation bloc for rebuilding after the second world war and spreading stability to former communist countries The EU is awarded the 2012 Nobel peace prize for its historic role in uniting the continent, it was announced in Oslo, Norway. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA 1.32pm BST Summary The European Union has won the Nobel peace prize for its efforts to promote peace and democracy in Europe, in the midst of the Union's biggest crisis since its creation in the 1950s. "The stabilizing part played by the EU has helped to transform most of Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace," said the committee . European Commission President Jose Barroso called it a "justified recognition" of a unique project that works for the benefit of its citizens and the world. Greece’s main opposition Syriza party said the decision "cheapens the prize" . Updated More from Turkey Constanze Letsch has sent this from Istanbul: Fehim Tastekin writes in the daily Radikal: "It is natural that many smile that the UU received the prize at a time when it seems in its death throes.[…]The EU actually deserved this prize much sooner. […] Nobody will contradict the fact that the EU is a successful peace project, only the timing might be a bit odd. Maybe the prize should have been given to the EU in 1973, when Britain and Ireland were unified with continental Europe or in 2004, when the spirit of the Cold War truly came to end with the enlargement. […] But even if the EU is a peace project, lately it had no impact and influence on world peace. At the moment the question why the EU deserves a peace prize would not be without merit. In a time when racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia abound and convincing political strategies against these developments are lacking…” 1.14pm BST Support for the decision I have just been talking to Leon Brittan , trade advisor of the Conservative-Liberal coalition and former member of the European Commission. Lord Brittan said that far from being an "astonishing decision" it was well-merited. "It makes a lot of sense," he said. "The focus in this country has been on economic issues which prevents people from remembering the EU's purpose was to use economic measures to achieve its central political purpose of preventing wars - and in that it has been hugely successful." The continuing desire of countries outside the EU to join the union, was proof of its continuing worth, he added. "Rewarding the EU for its contribution to peace in a perfectly reasonable thing to do. Whether the timing is tied to the economic situation, I do not know, but whatever the economic problems the EU is experiencing its central purpose has been spectacularly achieved." 1.02pm BST Reaction from Russia My colleague Miriam Elder has sent this from Moscow. Lyudmila Alexeyeva, the doyenne of Russia’s human rights community, called the committee’s decision strange. “First they gave the Nobel peace prize to Obama and then to the EU – it’s becoming boring and uninteresting for public figures in all countries,” she told the Interfax news agency. “Who are they going to give it to next? The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?” she asked ironically, referring to an obscure security group that counts Russia, China and four Central Asian republics as members. “If they’d given it to a political prisoner in Iran, I’d understand it more. I wonder how are they going to photograph the Eu as a prize winner? And how are they going to give out the prize?” she told the Interfax news agency. The 85-year-old Alexeyeva, who began her human rights work as a Soviet dissident, has been up for the award for several years. Fyodor Lukyanov, editor of Russia in Global Affairs, said that with the decision the Nobel committee was “demonstrating its hot desire to actively influence world politics”. “The European Union really needs good news,” Lukyanov wrote. “And, of course, they will try to use the decision of the Norweig


Which chemical element has the atomic number 5?

Atomic Number 5 Element Facts Atomic Number 5 Element Facts Atomic Number 5 Element Facts What Element is Atomic Number 5? Element atomic number 5 is boron. Boron is a lustrous, black semimetal.  Science Picture Co, Getty Images By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated September 14, 2015. Boron is the element that is atomic number 5 on the periodic table. It is a metalloid or semimetal that is a lustrous black solid at room temperature and pressure. Here are some interesting facts about boron. Atomic Number 5 Element Facts Boron compounds form the basis for the classic slime recipe , which polymerizes the compound borax. The element name boron comes from the Arabic word buraq, which means white. The word was used to describe borax, one of the boron compounds known to ancient man. A boron atom has 5 protons and 5 electrons. Its average atomic mass is 10.81. Natural boron consists of a mix of two stable isotopes: boron-10 and boron-11. Eleven isotopes, with masses 7 to 17 are known. Boron exhibits properties of either metals or nonmetals, depending on the conditions. Element number 5 is present in the cell walls of all plants, so plants, as well as any animal that eats plants, contain boron. Elemental boron is non-toxic to mammals. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Over a hundred minerals contain boron and it is found in several compounds, including boric acid, borax, borates, kernite, and ulexite. Yet, pure boron is extremely difficult to produce and the element abundance is only 0.001% of the Earth's crust. Element atomic number 5 is rare in the solar system. In 1808, boron was partially purified by Sir Humphry Davy and also by Joseph L. Gay-Lussac and L. J. Thénard. They achieved purity of about 60%. In 1909 Ezekiel Weintraub isolated nearly pure element number 5. Boron has the highest melting point and boiling point of the metalloids. Crystalline boron is the second hardest element, following carbon. Boron is tough and heat resistant. While many elements are produced via nuclear fusion inside stars, boron is not among them. Boron appears to have been formed by nuclear fusion from cosmic ray collisions, before the solar system was formed. The amorphous phase of boron is reactive, while crystalline boron is not reactive. There is a boron-based antibiotic. It is a derivative of streptomycin and is called boromycin. Boron is used in super hard materials, magnets, nuclear reactor shielding, semiconductors, to make borosilicate glassware, in ceramics, insecticides, disinfectants, cleaners, cosmetics, and many other products. Boron is added to steel and other alloys. Because it is an excellent neutron absorber, it is used in nuclear reactor control rods. Element atomic number 5 burns with a green flame. It can be used to produce green fire and is added as a common colorant in fireworks. Boron can transmit part of infrared light. Boron forms stable covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds. At room temperature, boron is a poor electrical conductor. Its conductivity improves as it is heated. Although boron nitride is not quite as hard as diamond, it is preferred for use in high temperature equipment because it has superior thermal and chemical resistance. Boron nitride also forms nanotubes, similar to those formed by carbon. However, unlike carbon nanotubes, boron nitride tubes are electrical insulators.


Who is the super villain in the James Bond book and film Moonraker?

Moonraker (1979) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: From $10.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 09 Jul 2011 a list of 22 titles created 11 May 2012 a list of 30 titles created 20 Dec 2015 a list of 24 titles created 2 months ago a list of 24 titles created 4 weeks ago Search for " Moonraker " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    1 win & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Videos James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: Guy Hamilton 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton An investigation of a horse-racing scam leads 007 to a mad industrialist who plans to create a worldwide microchip monopoly by destroying California's Silicon Valley. Director: John Glen A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov. Director: John Glen James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young James Bond goes rogue and sets off to unleash vengeance on a drug lord who tortured his best friend, a C.I.A. agent, and left him for dead and murdered his bride after he helped capture him. Director: John Glen James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt Edit Storyline James Bond is back for another mission and this time, he is blasting off into space. A spaceship traveling through space is mysteriously hi-jacked and Bond must work quickly to find out who was behind it all. He starts with the rockets creators, Drax Industries and the man behind the organisation, Hugo Drax. On his journey he ends up meeting Dr. Holly Goodhead and encounters the metal-toothed Jaws once again. Written by simon Now that's out of this world! [Reissue poster] See more  » Genres: 29 June 1979 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Ian Fleming's Moonraker See more  » Filming Locations: Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Moonraker (1979) was filmed on three continents, in four studios, and across seven countries. See more » Goofs When Bond and Jaws are fighting on the cable cars, Jaws falls through the sunroof. Bond and Goodhead slam the sunroof shut. It then cuts to a camera shot of Jaws from above, where the sunroof is obvious


Which city is the capital of Madagascar?

Antananarivo, capital city of Madagascar All... Antananarivo, capital city of Madagascar Nearly every corner of Antananarivo seems to bustle with activity. Motorcycles whiz down the crowded streets, slicing through a sea of bodies and cars, stalls sell fruit, flowers, bamboo, cell phones and even live animals on the sides of thoroughfares and locals gather in green spaces to share the day's gossip and host impromptu music sessions. The Madagascan capital is one of the most lively in all of Africa, and visitors are treated with rich historical, architectural and cultural sites all over the hillside city. Manjakamiadana Palace is the city's crowning glory. From its perch on top of Antananarivo hill, the palace provides some of the best panoramic views of the capital and is definitely worth the hike. The complex once housed Madagascar's ruling families, but the interior was largely destroyed by a fire in 1995, shortly after becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site. Reconstruction is underway, but in the meantime, visitors can still view the exteriors of the stone buildings. The palace tops the city's upper boroughs, known for their historic buildings and luxury residences. The Andohalo neighborhood is especially delightful for exploring on foot. Wander along the narrow streets boarded by lush flower-beds and leafy trees until you reach the square, dominated by the country's oldest school and largest Catholic church. The House of Jean Laborde, the once-exiled Prime Minister, also borders the square. Built in 1862, the building is a stunning example of French colonial architecture and today houses the radio studios of the Alliance Francaise. The Prime Minister's Palace is just a short walk away. Built in 1872, the palace has since served as a court, military housing, the Academy of the Arts and the offices of both the president and prime minister. Today, it showcases a handful of artifacts that were rescued from the fire that destroyed the Manjakamiadana Palace. The nearby hilly district of Rova contains more of the capital's gems, including the Temple of Ampahamarinana, a memorial to the Christian martyrs killed there in 1849, the mid-19th century Temple of Ambohipotsy and the Ambohimanga Anglican Church. The downtown district is the heart of Antananarivo, and the Avenue de l'IndÈpendance is its main artery. The shopping mile is framed by charming 1930's buildings that now house a variety of eclectic boutiques and shops. The new City Hall stands in the middle, flanked by gardens, fountains and sculptures dedicated to Madagascar's leaders and heroes. Madagascar is known for its pristine nature, and visitors to the capital can get a taste of it at Tsimbazaza Park. Located on the hilly southwest corner of the city, the park is home to some of the country's greatest cultural and natural treasures. The Museum of Paleontology has an extraordinary collection of Malagasy butterflies, dinosaur fossils and skeletons that date back to the quaternary period, and the Museum of Ethnology introduces visitors to local life and history through everyday objects like traditional amulets, stone mortars, protective spell beads, tools and other artifacts. The park also contains an arboretum and a zoo that houses a variety of reptiles, birds and lemurs. Antananarivo Geographical Location Antananarivo is the largest city of the island Madagascar. It is located slightly east of Madagascar’s center. The population of Antananarivo is approximately 1,404,000. Antananarivo Language The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French. English is still not widely spoken across the population. Antananarivo Predominant Religion 41% Christian 7% Muslim The population is mainly divided between those who practice the traditional religion of ancestor worship and those who practice Christianity. Antananarivo Currency The Malagasy Ariary is the official currency of Madagascar. Antananarivo Climate Due to Antananarivo’s high altitude it enjoys a comparatively mild climate although the average temperature still falls between 27-35C (81-95F) throughout the yea


The Kings of Greece Kings of the Hellenes This page shows the Kings of the Greek Royal Family, from King George I to King Constantine II. There are also timelines of significant Greek events. My Sources are located at the bottom of the page, and I would also like to thank Kristen Sterner for sending me the image of the royal couple. Chart 1: The Kings of Greece Left to right: an illustration of the Greek Royal Family,  from the time of King Christian IX of Denmark; King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie on their wedding day. BELOW: A timeline of significant Greek events. Notes on Chart 1 King William George I* was born in 1845. He was offered the Greek throne in 1863, and became King George I. He and Queen Olga** had seven children: King Constantine I, Prince George, Princess Alexandra, Prince Nicholas, Princess Marie, Prince Andrew, and Prince Christopher. He reigned until 1913, when  he was assassinated. King Constantine I succeeded George I in 1913.  He was a very unlucky monarch who ruled briefly twice. He was deposed in favor of his son Alexander I in 1917. Upon Alexander I's death in 1920, he was King once more, but was forced to abdicate in 1922 in favor of his eldest son, George II. He died in exile later that year. He and Queen Sophia had six children- three of whom became King- King George II, King Alexander I, Princess Helen, King Paul I,  Princess Irene, and Princess Catherine. King George II reigned after Constantine I was forced to abdicate in 1922. He was ousted in 1924 when a plebiscite abolished the monarchy, but was restored to the throne in 1935- when another plebiscite brought it back. In 1941, he took his government into exile because of the Nazi attack, but was restored to the throne in 1946. He and Queen Elizabeth, who divorced in 1935, did not have children. He died in 1947, and was succeeded by his brother Paul I. King Alexander I reigned briefly from 1917-1920. He married a Greek  commoner, Aspasia Manos, in 1919; the union was considered controversial by the Royal Family, the Church, and the Greek people. In 1920, he died from blood poisoning that came from a pet monkey biting him. His daughter Princess  Alexandra, born posthumously, is the only member of the Greek Royal Family with Greek blood. King Paul I succeeded George II. He was a known as a decent monarch, but was unpopular in part because of anti-German sentiment directed against Queen Frederika, a Princess of Hanover. They had three children: the present Queen Sofia of Spain, King Constantine II, and Princess Irene. He died in  1964. King Constantine II succeeded his father in 1964. A military coup occurred in April 1967; he left in self-imposed exile In December. In 1974, a referendum, which some claim was fixed, formally abolished the monarchy. He has resettled in London and continues to fight the Greek government for confiscated Royal properties and his family's citizenship. He and Queen Anne-Marie have five children: Princess Alexia, Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Nikolaos, Princess Theodora, and Prince Philippos. *I have listed King George I of Greece as "King William George I" in my diagram in order to list both his birth and accession name. Several genealogy sites also list him as "William George I." **An amusing anecdote about Queen Olga  occurred during King George V of Britain's reign. The King, who was a simple man, reportedly thought little of his wife Queen Mary's collection of objets d'art- with the exception of a small figurine of Lady Godiva. Queen Olga, who was very nearsighted, supposedly peered closely at the figurine, and said, "Ah, dear Queen Victoria." Greek Royal Timeline


Named after a historical personage, which Scottish band won the 2004 Mercury Music Prize for their self- titled debut album?

Franz Ferdinand
     Franz Ferdinand This is our selection of beautiful Franz Ferdinand merchandise.  These items would be wonderful in your home, and they make great gifts. Menu:   Art   |   Famous People   |   Music Click on a thumbnail or link to enlarge, see more information, purchase, or to browse for other items . Note -- some items may be displayed without their full titles. This is indicated by "..." at the end of the title. To see the full title, move your mouse pointer over the image.  In Internet Explorer, the full title will be displayed after a moment. In Netscape, right click on the image and select Properties; the full title will be displayed in Alternate text.  We offer a wide selection of items in every conceivable category (art, movies, music, television, travel, etc.):   posters, prints, photos,    t-shirts,    magnets,    life-size standups,    tin signs,    calendars,    frames,    wall decals,    limited editions,    canvas art,    giclees,    wall murals,    wall tapestries,    and other merchandise. Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock and roll band, named after Franz Ferdinand, archduke of Austria, whose assassination triggered World War I. The band's debut self-titled album released in 2004 debuted on the UK album charts at number 3, and won the 2004 Mercury Music Prize. So far, the band has had five singles: "Darts of Pleasure", "Take Me Out", "The Dark of the Matin�e", "Michael", and "This Fire", of which "Take Me Out", "Michael" and "The Dark of the Matin�e" were top 10 hits in the UK. They are influenced by 1980s post-punk. The "Ch�teau" - early years In late 2001, singer/guitarist Alex Kapranos and bassist Robert Hardy began playing together in Glasgow. After meeting Nicholas McCarthy they started to rehearse together at McCarthy's house. McCarthy was classically trained on the piano and double bass but initially played drums. The trio then met up with Paul Thomson who had played drums with Yummy Fur, leading him to swap instruments with McCarthy. The band started playing at an abandoned warehouse in the Gorbals which they named "the Chateau". Franz Ferdinand also held rave-like "happenings" combining music and art; Hardy was studying painting at the Glasgow School of Art at the time. When the local police shut the events down, the band found an abandoned Victorian courthouse and played there. In a 2004 interview with VH1, Alex Kapranos described the sound they were seeking. "On songs like 'Come on Home,' we wanted to sound like Donna Summer and Link Wray mixed together, but it doesn't sound like that at all! We thought we could sound like Prince, too, but what we were really trying to do was take on the attitudes of different bands and combine them in our own way." The band had recorded an EP worth of material which they intended to release themselves. However, the band's reputation was spreading rapidly, and Domino offered them a contract to release an EP called Darts of Pleasure in the latter part of 2003. The band developed its reputation further by supporting Hot Hot Heat and Interpol as well as winning a "Phillip Hall Radar Award" at the NME Awards of 2004 (announced in late 2003). epic records signed the band to a contract in 2004. Critical and chart success Franz Ferdinand have been quoted as saying they wanted to make "music that girls can dance to." This was combined with their art school background on their self-titled debut released in early 2004. It debuted at number 3 in the UK album charts in February 2004 and at number 12 in the Australian album charts in Apr


Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek God of Love, Eros?

Cupid | Roman god | Britannica.com Roman god Horus Cupid, ancient Roman god of love in all its varieties, the counterpart of the Greek god Eros and the equivalent of Amor in Latin poetry. According to myth , Cupid was the son of Mercury , the winged messenger of the gods, and Venus , the goddess of love. He often appeared as a winged infant carrying a bow and a quiver of arrows whose wounds inspired love or passion in his every victim. He was sometimes portrayed wearing armour like that of Mars , the god of war, perhaps to suggest ironic parallels between warfare and romance or to symbolize the invincibility of love. Cupid, classical statue; in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples Alinari/Art Resource, New York Although some literature portrayed Cupid as callous and careless, he was generally viewed as beneficent, on account of the happiness he imparted to couples both mortal and immortal. At the worst he was considered mischievous in his matchmaking, this mischief often directed by his mother, Venus. In one tale, her machinations backfired when she used Cupid in revenge on the mortal Psyche , only to have Cupid fall in love and succeed in making Psyche his immortal wife. Cupid and Psyche, terra-cotta by Clodion, late 18th or early 19th century; in the Victoria … Photograph by the wee pixie. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, A.23-1958 Learn More in these related articles:


What name was given to the policy of reconstruction in the Soviet Union adopted by Mikhail Gorbachev?

Mikhail Gorbachev - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running!     Mikhail Gorbachev none (Soviet Union abolished, Boris Yeltsin as President of Russia ) Born ( help · info ) , Mihail Sergeevič Gorbačëv, IPA : [mʲɪxʌˈil sʲɪrˈgʲejɪvʲɪʨ gərbʌˈʨof], commonly written as Mikhail Gorbachev; born March 2 , 1931 ) was leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991. His attempts at reform helped to end the Cold War , and also ended the political supremacy of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) and dissolved the Soviet Union. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. Contents [ edit ] Early life Mikhail Gorbachev was born on 2 March 1931 in the village of Privolnoye near Stavropol , the son of a Russian agricultural mechanic Sergey Gorbachyov and Maria Pantelyeva. [1] He faced a tough childhood under the totalitarian leadership of Josef Stalin ; his grandparents were deported for being wealthy farmers known as kulaks [ citation needed ]. He lived through World War II , during which, starting in August 1942, German troops occupied Stavropol . Although they would leave by February 1943, the occupation increased the hardship of the community and left a deep impression on the young Gorbachev. [1] From 1946 through 1950, he worked during the summers as an assistant combine harvester operator at the collective farms in his area. [1] He would take an increasing part in promoting peasant labour, which he describes as "very hard" because of enforced state quotas and taxes on private plots. Furthermore, as peasants were not issued passports, their only opportunity to leave their peasant existence was through enlisting in 'orgnabor' (organised recruitment) labour projects, which prompts Gorbachev to ask "what difference was there between this life and serfdom?". [2] [ edit ] Political career Despite the hardship of his background, Gorbachev excelled in the fields and in the classroom. He was considered the most intelligent in his class [ citation needed ], with a particular interest in history and math. After he left school he helped his father harvest a record crop on his collective farm . So, he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour , aged just 16 (1947). It was rare for someone his age to be given such an honour. It was almost certainly this award, coupled with his intelligence that helped secure his place at Moscow University , where he studied law from September 1950. [1] Gorbachev may never have intended to practice law however, but simply have seen it as preparation for working in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). He became a candidate member of the Party that same year. [1] While living in Moscow, he met his future wife, Raisa Maksimovna Titarenko . [1] They married on the 25th September 1953 and moved to Gorbachev's home region of Stavropol in southern Russia when he graduated in June 1955, where he immersed himself in party work. [1] Upon graduating, he briefly worked in the Prokuratura (Soviet State Procuracy) before transferring to the Komsomol , or Communist Union of Youth. He served as First Secretary of the Stavropol City Komsomol Committee from September, 1956, later moving up to the Stavropol Krai (regional) Komsomol Committee, where he worked as Second Secretary from April 1958 and as First Secretary from March 1961. [1] Raisa would give birth to their first child, a daughter, Irina, on 6th January 1957. [2] He attended the important XXIInd CPSU Party Congress in October 1961, where Khrushchev announced a plan to move to a communist society within 20 years and surpass the US in per capita production. Gorbachev was promoted to Head of the Department of Party Organs in the Stavropol Agricultural Kraikom in 1963. [1] By 1966, at age 35, he obtained a correspondence degree as an agronomist-economist from the Agricultural Institute. [1] His career moved forward rapidly - in 1970, he was appointed First Party Secretary of the Stavropol Kraikom, becoming one of the youngest provincial party chief in the Soviet Union. [1] In this position he helped to


"The star ""Bellatrix"", whose name comes from a Latin word meaning ""warrior"", can be found in which constellation?"

It’s all about the Name | Book talk Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince » It’s all about the Name So, because I am such a dork and actually look these things up, I have found some interesting facts about the names of some of the characters in Harry Potter. Sirius Black–Sirius Black is a wizard who can transform into a large dog. Interesting Fact Sirius is a star known as the “dog star” and belongs to the star constellation Canis Major, also known as “Big Dog.” Minerva McGonagall–Minerva McGonagall is the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, this position implies that she is wise, perhaps not as wise as Dumbledore, but wise none-the-less. Interesting Fact Minerva is also the Greek goddess of wisdom. Remus Lupin–Remus Lupin is one of James Potter’s best friends, he was also one of Harry’s Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher. He goes by the nickname Moony and is a werewolf. In the 7th book he uses the pseudonym Romulus. Interesting Fact Remus was also one of the traditional founders of Rome. According to Roman Mythology, the twins, Remus and Romulus were raised by wolves before they founded Rome. Lupa (think the last name Lupin) is the Latin name for wolf. Bellatrix Lestrange—A deatheater charged with torturing Mr. And Mrs. Longbottom Interesting Fact Bellatrix is a star in constellation Orion. It is also the Latin word female warrior. Draco Malfoy—Harry’s nemesis, belongs to Slytherine house and is given a mission by Voldemort. Interesting Fact Draco is Latin for dragon and there is also a constellation in the shape of a dragon called Draco. The name Draco also refers to the Athenian legislator whose stringent legal code created the word draconian meaning to be marked by extreme severity or cruelty, especially about laws and government. Fenrir Grayback—the werewolf that bit Remus Lupin as a boy and mauled Bill Weasley. Interesting Fact Fenrir, in Norse Mythology, is a monstrous wolf. Sybil Trelawney–Professor of Divination at Hogwarts. She is a self proclaimed seer, but many people think she is an old fraud. She had two successfulvisions (both of which she doesn’t remember) that predicted the future. The first vision was Harry’s prophesy, the second vision was Wormtail’s escaped and return to Voldemort Interesting Fact Sibylla is the Latin word for prophetess. In antiquity, the oracular seeresses of the Ancient Near East and the Mediterranean were referred to by the Greek term “sibyls. Sybil is the modern version for a woman from the name sibyl. Know anything else interesting about the names of other charcters? Let me know. Like this:


Which dessert consists of a meringue cake with a crisp crust topped with whipped cream and fruit?

Pavlova Recipe & Video - Joyofbaking.com *Video Recipe* Pavlova Recipe & Video Pin It Pavlova (Pav) is a meringue cake that has a light and delicate crisp crust and a soft sweet marshmallow center. This lovely dessert is typically served with softly whipped cream and fresh fruit. There is a long standing debate about whether New Zealand or Australia invented this dessert, which has yet to be resolved. What we do know is that the name, Pavlova, was chosen in honor of the Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, who toured both New Zealand and Australia in 1926. A Pavlova is a meringue, and it is important when making any meringue that the egg whites reach maximum volume,    so make sure your mixing bowl and whisk    are clean and free of grease. Since we need just the whites of the eggs,    the eggs will need to be separated. It is easier to do this while the eggs    are still cold. Once separated, cover the egg whites and let them come to room temperature before using (about 30 minutes). Cover and refrigerate the egg yolks for another use. I like to use superfine sugar (castor) when making this    meringue as it dissolves faster into the egg whites than regular granulated white sugar. You    can make your own by processing 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar in your food processor until very fine, about 30    - 60 seconds. To make the Pavlova first beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.    Then add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat until    the meringue forms stiff and shiny peaks. Beat in the vanilla extract.    With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the cornstarch and vinegar. (Adding these two ingredients    will give the Pavlova a crust that is dry and crisp, with a soft    marshmallow-like interior.) Australian Stephanie Alexander in her    excellent book "The Cook's Companion" gives us a few pointers on how to    tell a good Pavlova, "if syrupy droplets form on the surface of the    meringue, you'll know you have overcooked it; liquid oozing from the    meringue is a sign of undercooking". So it is best to cook the meringue in    a slow oven and then to turn off the oven and let it cool slowly. The Pavlova can be made several days in advance of serving, if it is    stored in a cool dry place, in an airtight container. A Pavlova is usually    served with softly whipped cream and fresh fruit. (For a lower fat    dessert, instead of whipped cream, try serving the Pavlova with a sorbet    or fruit sauce ( Raspberry , Blueberry , or Strawberry would be nice) and fresh    fruit.) Because of the    sweetness of the meringue I like to offset the sweetness with tart    flavored fruits. Passion fruit, kiwi, blackberries, blueberries, and    raspberries are some of my personal favorites. Try to place the    whipped cream and fruit on the meringue shortly before serving as the    Pavlova will immediately start to soften and break down from the moisture    of the cream and fruit. Related      Recipes You May Like


Which Pope commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine chapel?

7 Facts About Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling 7 Facts About Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling Everything You Wanted to Know About Michelangelo's Famous Frescoes Paintings Javier Sánchez / Getty Images Share By Shelley Esaak Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the most influential artworks of all time and a foundational work of Renaissance Art. Painted directly on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, the masterpiece depicts key scenes from the Book of Genesis. The complex narratives and skillfully painted human figures stunned viewers when the painting was first unveiled to the public in 1512 and continues to impress the thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world who visit the Chapel every day. Below are seven essential facts about the Sistine Chapel ceiling and its creation.  1. The Paintings Were Commissioned by Pope Julius II  In 1508, Pope Julius II (also known as Giulio II and "Il papa terribile"), asked  Michelangelo to paint Sistine Chapel's ceiling. Julius was determined that Rome should be rebuilt to its former glory, and had embarked on a vigorous campaign achieve the ambitious task. He felt that such artistic splendor would not only add luster to his own name, but also serve to supersede anything that Pope Alexander VI (a Borgia, and Julius' rival) had accomplished. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance   2. Michelangelo Painted Over 5,000 Square Feet of Frescoes  The ceiling measures about 40 meters (131 feet) long by 13 meters (43 feet) wide. Although these numbers are rounded, they demonstrate the enormous scale of this nontraditional canvas. In fact, Michelangelo painted well over 5,000 square feet of frescoes.  3. The Panels Depict More Than Just Scenes From the Book of Genesis  The ceilings well-known central panels depict scenes from the Book of Genesis , from the Creation to the Fall to shortly after Noah's deluge. Adjacent to each of these scenes on either side, however, are immense portraits of prophets and sibyls who foretold the coming of the Messiah. Along the bottoms of these run spandrels and lunettes containing the ancestors of Jesus and stories of tragedy in ancient Israel. Scattered throughout are smaller figures, cherubs and ignudi (nudes). All told, there are more than 300 painted figures on the ceiling.  4. Michelangelo Was A Sculptor, Not A Painter Michelangelo thought of himself as a sculptor and preferred working with marble to almost any other material. Prior to the ceiling frescoes , the only painting he'd done was during his brief stint as a student in Ghirlandaio's workshop. Julius, however, was adamant that Michelangelo — and no other — should paint the Chapel's ceiling. To convince him, Julius offered as a reward to Michelangelo the wildly lucrative commission of sculpting 40 massive figures for his tomb, a project that appealed much more to Michelangelo given his artistic style.  5. The Paintings Took Four Years to Finish  It took Michelangelo a little over four years, from July of 1508 to October of 1512, to finish the paintings. Michelangelo had never painted frescoes before and was learning the craft as he worked. What's more, he chose to work in buon fresco, the most difficult method, and one normally reserved for true masters. He also had to learn some wickedly hard techniques in perspective, namely painting figures on curved surfaces that appear "correct" when viewed from nearly 60 feet below.  The work suffered numerous other setbacks, including mold and miserable, damp weather that disallowed plaster curing. The project was further stalled when Julius left to wage war and again when he fell ill. The ceiling project, and any hope Michelangelo had of being paid, were frequently in jeopardy while Julius was absent or near death.  6. Michelangelo Didn't Really Paint Lying Down  Although the classic film The Agony and the Ecstacy, depicts Michelangelo (played by Charlton Heston) painting the frescoes on his back, the real Michelangelo didn't work in this position. Instead, he conceived and had con


"Who invented the Kingdom of Kravonia in his 1906 novel ""Sophy of Kravonia""?"

Anthony Hope biography Characters: Short info: Anthony Hope [pseudonym of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins] (1863–1933), British novelist mostly recognised for his adventure romance The Prisoner of Zenda. (1894) Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins was born 9 February 1863 at Clapton House, Clapton, London, England. He was the youngest child of the Reverend Edwards Comerford Hawkins (d. 1906) headmaster of St John's Foundation School for the Sons of Poor Clergy, and Jane Isabella Grahame. Hawkins attended his father's school, then went on to Marlborough College, where he was editor of The Marlburian. He then attended Balliol College, Oxford, became president of the Oxford Union in 1886 and graduated with honours in 1886. He was called to the bar by the Middle Temple in 1887 and had started writing short stories. He privately published the satire A Man of Mark in 1890. Hawkins lived with his widowed father while pursing his career in law and writing. Father Stafford was published in 1891 but Mr Witt's Widow (1892) was his first taste of success. Sport Royal, (1893) A Change of Air (1893) and Half-a-Hero (1893) followed. Hawkins story of political court and intrigue, The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) `being the history of three months in the life of an English gentleman', is set in the fictional Germanic kingdom of Ruritania, which coined the term `Ruritania’, meaning `the novelist's and dramatist's locale for court romances in a modern setting.' (Oxford English Dictionary). It was an immediate success due to its charming and witty protagonist adventurer Rudolf Rassendyll and was adapted for theatre in 1895. The God in the Car, a political story was published in 1894. Originally a serial published in the Westminster Gazette the Dolly Dialogues (1894) are poignant and witty sketches of society. Later this same year Hawkins would leave the bar to devote his full attentions to writing. Titles to follow were The Chronicles of Count Antonio, The Heart of the Princess Osra, (1896) and Phroso (1897) which were reviewed favourably. Hawkins embarked on a three-month lecture tour of America in 1897. He wrote Simon Dale in 1898 but it was his Rupert of Hentzau (1898) sequel to Zenda that restored his popularity. The King's Mirror followed in 1899 which Hawkins felt was his best work. Quisanté was published in 1900 and in the same year he was elected chairman of the committee of the Society of Authors. Hawkins also tried his hand at writing plays and The Adventure of Lady Ursula was produced in 1898. On 1 July 1903 Hawkins married Elizabeth Somerville (1885/6–1946) with whom he had two sons and a daughter. For the next fourteen years they would live at 41 Bedford Square. A year later Double Harness (1904) was published, and his book about his love of acting A Servant of the Public came out in 1905. Sophy of Kravonia, (1906) Second String (1910) and Mrs Maxon Protests (1911) followed to mixed reviews. Though his writing career was waning he secured a respectable income from film rights and reprints. During World War I Hawkins would work for the Ministry of Information to counteract German propaganda, writing tracts including The New (German) Testament (1914). Hawkins was knighted for his services in 1918. Beaumaroy Home from the Wars (1919) was published a year later while Hawkins was suffering from long bouts of depression. 1927 saw Memories and Notes published. Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins died at his home at Heath Farm on 8 July 1933 of throat cancer. The Prisoner of Zenda has been adapted numerous times for television and film, the best-known version from 1937. Biography: During the quarter century between 1894 and 1920, Anthony Hope was England's rival to Alexandre Dumas, with his books The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau matching the popularity of The Count of Monte Cristo and The Man in the Iron Mask -- those and other adventure novels earned the humble Anglican clergyman's son a life of luxury and a knighthood, and made him a popular and highly influential author for much of the first half of the 20th century. Anthony Hope Hawkins was born in an An


Vulcan - God of Smithing - Crystalinks Vulcan The Forge of Vulcan by Diego Velezquez, (1630). In ancient Roman religion and myth, Vulcan (Latin: Vulcanus) is the god of both beneficial and hindering fire, including the fire of volcanoes, and the manufacturer of art, arms, iron, and armor for gods and heroes. His forge was believed to be situated underneath Mount Aetna in Sicily. Vulcan is often depicted with a blacksmith's hammer. The Romans identified Vulcan with the Greek smith-god Hephaestus, and he became associated like his Greek counterpart with the constructive use of fire in metalworking. A fragment of a Greek pot showing Hephaestus found at the Volcanal has been dated to the 6th century BC, suggesting that the two gods were already associated at this date. However, Vulcan had a stronger association than Hephaestus with fire's destructive capacity, and a major concern of his worshippers was to encourage the god to avert harmful fires. His festival, the Vulcanalia, was celebrated on August 23 each year, when the summer heat placed crops and granaries most at risk of burning. During the festival bonfires were created in honor of the god, into which live fish or small animals were thrown as a sacrifice, to be consumed in the place of humans. Vulcan was among the gods placated after the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. In response to the same fire, Domitian (emperor 81-96) established a new altar to Vulcan on the Quirinal Hill. At the same time a red bull-calf and red boar were added to the sacrifices made on the Vulcanalia, at least in that region of the city. In addition to the Volcanalia on August 23, the date May 23, which was the second of the two annual Tubilustria or ceremonies for the purification of trumpets, was sacred to Vulcan. He is also called Mulciber ("softener") in Roman mythology and Sethlans in Etruscan mythology. Vulcan belonged to the most ancient platform of Roman religion. The word volcano is derived from the name of Vulcano, a volcanic island in the Aeolian Islands of Italy whose name in turn originates from Vulcan. A statue of Vulcan located in Birmingham, Alabama is the largest cast iron statue in the world. Also, several small cults worship Vulcan on the 23 of each month. Mythology Vulcan was the son of Jupiter and Juno, and husband of Maia and Venus. Vulcan made the thrones for the other gods on Mt. Olympus. Through his identification with the Hephaestus of Greek mythology, he came to be considered as the manufacturer of art, arms, iron, jewelery and armor for various gods and heroes, including the thunderbolts of Jupiter. He was the son of Jupiter and Juno, and husband of Maia and Venus. His smithy was believed to be situated underneath Mount Etna in Sicily. As the son of Jupiter, the king of the gods, and Juno, the queen of the gods, Vulcan should have been quite handsome, but, baby Vulcan was small and ugly with a red, bawling face. Juno was so horrified that she hurled the tiny baby off the top of Mount Olympus. Vulcan fell down for a day and a night, landing in the sea. Unfortunately, one of his legs broke as he hit the water, and never developed properly. From the surface, Vulcan sunk like a pebble to the cool blue depths where the sea-nymph, Thetis, found him and took him to her underwater grotto, and raised him as her own son. Vulcan had a happy childhood with dolphins as his playmates and pearls as his toys. Late in his childhood, he found the remains of a fisherman's fire on the beach and became fascinated with an unextinguished coal, still red-hot and glowing. Vulcan carefully shut this precious coal in a clamshell and took it back to his underwater grotto and made a fire with it. On the first day after, Vulcan stared at this fire for hours on end. On the second day, he discovered that when he made the fire hotter with bellows, certain stones sweated iron, silver or gold. On the third day he beat the cooled metal into shapes: bracelets, chains, swords and shields. Vulcan made pearl-handled knives and spoons for his foster mother, he made a silver chariot for himself, and bridles so


Polaris, also called the North Star or the Pole Star, is located in which constellation?

Polaris: The North Star – Alpha Ursae Minoris | Constellation Guide by admin Polaris, also known as the North Star, Alpha Ursae Minoris or Star of Arcady, is the brightest star in Ursa Minor constellation. Polaris is notable for currently being the closest bright star to the North Celestial Pole. The pole marks true north, which makes the North Star important in navigation, as the star’s elevation above the horizon closely matches the observer’s latitude. The North Star has a reputation for being bright, but it is not among the top 10 or even the top 40 brightest stars in the night sky. It is only the 48th brightest star, and owes its reputation to the fact that it is the nearest relatively bright (second magnitude) star to the North Celestial Pole. Polaris is also the star that marks the end of the Little Dipper ‘s handle. It is approximately 434 light years or 133 parsecs distant from Earth. Polaris goes by many different names, including the Northern Star, Pole Star, Lodestar, Guiding Star, and Cynosūra, derived from the Greek κυνόσουρα for “the dog’s tail.” In ancient Greek times, Ursa Minor was taken to represent a dog, not a bear. The close view to the Polaris trinary star system. Credit: NASA, ESA, N. Evans (Harvard-Smithsonian CfA), and H. Bond (STScI) Most of the names used for Alpha Ursae Minoris (Alpha UMi) reflect the star’s role as the pole star. The name Polaris itself is an ellipsis for Stella Polaris, the Latin for “pole star.” In Latin, the star is also known as Stella Maris, or “the sea star.“ In medieval Islamic astronomy, Polaris was known as Mismar, meaning “needle” or “nail,” al-kaukab al-shamaliyy or “the north star,” and al-kutb al-shamaliyy or “the northern axle (or spindle).” Alpha Ursae Minoris is slightly off the pole, making a circle around it roughly 1.5 degrees across. As a result of the 26,000 year precession of the Earth’s axis, the celestial pole is currently moving closer to Polaris. Once it reaches the separation of 14 arc minutes around the year 2105, the pole will start to move away from the star again. Eventually, another star will take over as the navigational benchmark for true north. LOCATION How to find the North Star Because the Little Dipper is not bright enough to be seen from areas where there is too much light pollution, the easiest way to locate the North Star is by using the stars of the bigger and brighter Big Dipper in the nearby Ursa Major constellation . Polaris, the North Star, is found by imagining a line from Merak (β) to Dubhe (α) and then extending it for five times the distance after Dubhe (α). Legend: α UMa (Dubhe), β UMa (Merak), γ UMa (Phecda), δ UMa (Megrez), ε UMa (Alioth), ζ UMa (Mizar), η UMa (Alkaid) and α Ursae Minoris (Polaris), image: Alex Zelenko The stars Dubhe and Merak in Ursa Major , also known as the Pointers, are the easiest way to find Polaris. These are the two bright stars that outline the outer part of the bowl of the Big Dipper . An imaginary line through these stars leads directly to the North Star. Polaris is located at about five times the distance between the Pointer stars. It is the first bright star in that direction. The Big Dipper completes a circle around Polaris every 23 hours and 56 minutes, with the Pointer stars always pointing toward the North Star. The only nearby bright stars that are readily seen are Kochab and Pherkad, which are also part of the Little Dipper . The two stars are known as the “Guardians of the Pole” because they appear to march around the North Star like sentries. Polaris marks the end of the handle of the Little Dipper , or the tip of the tail of the Smaller Bear . The stars of the Little Dipper are relatively faint and can only be seen without binoculars in good conditions, with clear skies, no light pollution, and little or no moonlight. Pole Star Polaris lies almost in a direct line with the Earth’s rotation axis, which is to say almost exactly “above” the North Pole. The star is almost motionless, with all the other stars in the northern sky seemingly rotating around it. The North Star never rises or