Which fashion designer, girlfriend of Mick Jagger, committed suicide in New York earlier this year?

Designer L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger's girlfriend, found dead - CNN.com L'Wren Scott, noted fashion designer, found dead Scott was Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend The former model introduced a Banana Republic line last year (CNN) -- L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer who has been Mick Jagger's companion for more than a decade, was found dead in her New York apartment Monday of an apparent suicide, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation. She was 49. Scott's assistant found the designer hanging from a door knob with a scarf around her neck, the official said. There were no signs of forced entry, and police did not find a suicide note, the official said. Click through to see people who died in 2014. Edward Herrmann, the versatile, honey-voiced actor whose roles included patricians and politicians such as "Gilmore Girls" father Richard Gilmore, "The Practice" law professor Anderson Pearson and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, died on Wednesday, December 31. He was 71. Luise Rainer, who won back-to-back Oscars in the 1930s for "The Great Ziegfeld" and "The Good Earth," has died at the age of 104, her daughter reported on Tuesday, December 30. Christine Cavanaugh, who lent her distinctive voice to the title pig in "Babe," Chuckie Finster on "Rugrats" and Dexter of "Dexter's Laboratory," died December 22. She was 51. British rocker Joe Cocker died December 22 after a battle with lung cancer, Sony Music said in a statement. He was 70. Norman Bridwell, the creator of "Clifford the Big Red Dog," died December 12 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, according to his publisher, Scholastic. Bridwell was 86. Legendary photographer Michel du Cille, a 26-year veteran of The Washington Post, died December 11 while on assignment in Liberia. The Post said du Cille, 58, collapsed "during a strenuous hike on the way back from a village" affected by the African country's Ebola outbreak. Mary Ann Mobley, the first Miss America from Mississippi who turned that achievement into a movie career, died December 10 after battling breast cancer. She was 77. Ken Weatherwax, who played Pugsley on the 1960s TV show "The Addams Family," died December 7, according to the Ventura County Coroner's Office. He was 59. Ian McLagan, a fun-loving keyboardist who played on records by such artists as the Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen and his own bands -- the Small Faces and its successor, the Faces -- died December 3, according to a statement from his record label, Yep Roc Records. He was 69. American saxophonist Bobby Keys, who for years toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, died on December 2. "The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys," the band said on Twitter. To the world, he was known as "Chespirito." Roberto Gomez Bolanos gained fame as a comedian, but he was also a writer, actor, screenwriter, songwriter, film director and TV producer. The legendary entertainer died November 28 at the age of 85. British crime novelist P.D. James died November 27 at her home in Oxford, England. She was 94. Lebanese singer and actress Sabah, one of the Arab world's most prolific entertainers with a career spanning more than six decades, died November 26, in Beirut, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported. She was 87. Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry is dead at the age of 78, a hospital spokeswoman said on November 23. Barry was elected four times as the city's chief executive. He was once revered nationally as a symbol of African-American political leadership. But his professional accomplishments were often overshadowed by drug and personal scandals. Acclaimed film director Mike Nichols died on November 19. Nichols, pictured here with his wife, journalist Diane Sawyer, was best known for his films "The Graduate," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "The Birdcage." He was 83. Jimmy Ruffin, silky-voiced singer of the Motown classic "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," died November 19 in Las Vegas. He was 78. 'Knight Rider"


Which motorcycle company made models called the Manx, the International and the Dominator?

Norton Motorcycles Norton Motorcycles GREATNESS Norton Motorcycles are among the most popular, fastest, best handling and sexiest of all Classic British Motorcycles. The Norton Commando (1969-1977) was the world’s first production Superbike, and one of the most desirable machines of all time. It represented the best that the British motorcycle industry had to offer at the time. It was a genuine game-changer. Another game-changer was the Norton Manx , the 500cc single that dominated GPs and Isle of Man TT for over a decade. The Norton Dominator , Atlas , Norton International and Norton P11 are also part of the Norton Motorcycle story. ABOVE: This 1953 Norton Manx GP Racer epitomizes Norton's advanced technology for the day: Featherbed Frame, Road Holder forks, Dual Overhead Cam engine, it was all there...and it worked! NORTON HISTORY James Lansdowne Norton, started Norton Motorcycles in 1901 and began producing motorcycles in 1902 using French and Swiss engines. By 1907, Norton was winning TT races, including the first ever Isle of Man TT, which began a racing tradition that drove the company well into the 1960s. By 1913, the company was having financial difficulties, so Norton brought in Bob Shelley who brought with him his brother-in-law, Dan O’Donovan, who developed their first production race bike, the BS 490, and the die was cast.  From then on, Norton would literally “Win on Sunday and sell on Monday”, using their racing victories as the basis of their entire marketing strategy. And apparently it worked. ABOVE: 1948 Norton ES2 in classic Norton colors, Silver and Black. WARTIME PRODUCTION James Norton died in 1925 at just 56 years old, but business, and racing were never better. In 1927 the Norton CS1 was released as a Super Sport Roadster and it was a hit! Racing successes continued throughout the 1930s under the able leadership of Joe Craig. While this lead to sales, Norton always seemed to be one step away from bankruptcy. When World War II broke out, Norton Motorcycles product line consisted of all single-cylinder machines, in side-valve, OHV and SOHC variants & despite being known for high performance bikes was commissioned by the War Department to build the primitive side valve Norton 16H. They produced over 100,000 units, which helped fill the company’s coffers. WAR ENDS, BACK TO BUSINESS When the war ended, Norton went back to work making motorcycles for the civilian market. Most of the British home market was still made up largely of singles and Norton had several & development continued on them. In 1937 Triumph introduced their revolutionary Triumph Speed Twin 500cc, which set the pattern for every other vertical twin to follow for the next several decades. Norton needed a twin. In 1949 they introduced their 500cc Norton Dominator Model 7, designed by Bert Hopwood. By 1952, they’d added an alloy head & dropped it into the new Featherbed frame and created the Norton Dominator 88 . Norton’s tradition for building fast twins was established. FEATHERBED FRAME The Featherbed frame was designed by Rex and McCandless for the 500cc SOHC single in 1950, creating the Norton Manx. When Norton Motorcycles racing team leader, Harold Daniels rode it for the first time, he described it as having a “featherbed ride”, and the name stuck. The Featherbed was state-of-the-art in its day and helped Norton establish itself as one of the best handling motorcycles in the world. This versatile frame served Norton until it was replaced on the Norton Commando with the new Isolastic frame in 1969. A further improvement to Norton’s already legendary handling brought with it yet another name, the “Roadholder” telescopic front forks, introduced in 1947. A GENIUS IN THEIR MIDST While Norton Motorcycles continued to flirt with insolvency, a few things did go their way. Leo Kusmicki was one of them. He had been in the Polish Free Air Force during the war and stayed on in England, taking a menial job at Norton, until it was discovered that he was one of Poland’s top experts on internal combustion engines. Craig qu


Once punningly depicted on a British coin, the sea pink is an alternative name for which flower?

Songs About California Songs About California Full List of California Songs with Comments and Lyrics Can You Help to Identify This Song? (This list is much too long for its own good. Instead of trying to browse it, go to one of the short lists above then click on the "Artist" link to come to this page.) Some of these songs are about the state itself, but most just reference a place in the state like a highway, a city, the weather, or a "California Girl." This list would be more accurately called "Songs that Refer to Somewhere in California or Something About the State" but that's a lousy title. A lot of songs have been written about California. Many of them describe a journey to or a longing to return to an coastal paradise with constant sun, abundant new opportunities, and where everyone is eternally young and beautiful - basically a mythical place that bears little resemblance to the real Golden State now or ever. (The Spanish named the territory after a mythical island paradise they were searching for that was supposed to be full of gold and inhabited by black women whose queen was named Califa. That didn't pan out, either.) Other songs describe the disappointment the singers find after getting to California when they discover that it's no better than where they came from. Apparently, recording a California song is now a requirement if you're a musician, even if it's only to show that you hate California stereotypes or the Entertainment Industry Establishment. Musicians such as Local H and Brooke White are even writing songs about California Songs while other musicians write about how much they hate the state. It's all good, and it's all here on the list if I know about it. This list is in alphabetical order by artist, not by title. I'll add new songs to the list as I discover them. Let me know if there is something not here that should be. The lyrics come from the Internet, and we all know how unreliable it can be. Also, be aware that some of these songs may contain explicit lyrics. Links to song versions on YouTube or elsewhere are included if I could find them For a much longer list, divided by regions, check out Wickipedia's List of songs about California . Here's a list of Songs About Herps to go along with the list of songs about California to make songs about CaliforniaHerps complete. The lyrics shown here are all the property and copyright of their owners and are provided here for educational purposes only. Shortcut to Artist Last Name Title (Click link to listen to song) Description 2Pac (see Shakur, Tupac )     A Ryan Adams Goodnight, Hollywood Blvd. Alt country, indie rock... genres seem pretty meaningless these days, but whatever you want to call it, New Yorker Adams does it very well. From 2001, this is one of those slow sad piano  songs with strings. "La Cienega Just Smiled" - which is probably a reference to another street in LA - La Cienega blvd. - is another slow Adam's song from the same album "Gold" released in 2001. "It's happening baby They're putting up the chairs Taking the money And all we can do is pray Pray for tomorrow And do this all in time to the music That screams like a child in the back of your mind In a clown's saloon So goodnight Hollywood Blvd, goodnight, See ya soon Goodnight Hollywood Blvd, see you sometime Yeah, right " Admiral Radley I Heart California A 2010 song from a California Indie rock band made up of members of two influential California Indie rock bands, Earlimart, from LA, and Grandaddy, from Modesto. Long walks on the 5? What, did they break down? "I am California... yeah? Ice tea in my hair Drugs fall out of diaper bags As midwesterners stare Long walks on the 5 Truck stops and the symphony And I'll be here when I die I heart California... I love California I heart California I heart California... I love California I heart California" Adele Hello Adele does a little bit of California Dreaming In this song from her 2015 album "25" in which she also shows that she doesn't understand how Caller ID works. "Hello, it's me I was wondering if after all these yea


In Judaism, what name is given to the ram’s horn blown in a synagogue as a call to repentance?

What is a Shofar in Judaism? Share By Ariela Pelaia The shofar (שופר) is a Jewish instrument most often made from a ram’s horn, though it can also be made from the horn of a sheep or goat. It makes a trumpet-like sound and is traditionally blown on Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. Origins of the Shofar According to some scholars, the shofar dates back to ancient times when making loud noises on the New Year was thought to scare off demons and ensure a happy start to the coming year. It is hard to say whether this practice influenced Judaism. In terms of its Jewish history, the shofar is often mentioned in the Tanakh (the Torah , Nevi'im, and Ketuvim, or Torah, Prophets, and Writings), Talmud , and in rabbinic literature. It was used to announce the start of holidays, in processions, and even to mark the start of a war. Perhaps the most famous biblical reference to the shofar occurs in the Book of Joshua, where shofarot (plural of shofar) were used as part of a battle plan to capture the city of Jericho: continue reading below our video How to Make a DIY Rosh Hashanah Card "Then the LORD said to Joshua… March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have all the people give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the people will go up, every man straight in (Joshua 6:2-5)." According to the story, Joshua followed God’s commandments to the letter and the walls of Jericho fell, allowing them to capture the city. The shofar is also mentioned earlier in the Tanach , when Moses ascends Mt. Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. During the times of the First and Second Temple , shofarot were also used along with trumpets to mark important occasions and ceremonies. The Shofar on Rosh HaShanah Today the shofar is most commonly used on the Jewish New Year, called Rosh HaShanah (meaning “head of the year” in Hebrew). In fact, the shofar is such an important part of this holiday that another name for Rosh HaShanah is Yom Teruah, which means “day of the shofar blast” in Hebrew. The shofar is blown 100 times on each of the two days of Rosh HaShanah . If one of the days of Rosh HaShanah falls on Shabbat , however, the shofar is not blown. According to the famous Jewish philosopher Maimonides , the sound of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah is meant to wake up soul and turn its attention to the important task of repentance (teshuvah). It is a commandment to blow the shofar on Rosh HaShanah and there are four specific shofar blasts associated with this holiday: Tekiah – An unbroken blast lasting about three seconds Sh'varim – A tekiah broken into three segments Teruah – Nine rapid fire blasts Tekiah Gedolah – A triple tekiah lasting at least nine seconds, though many shofar blowers will attempt to go significantly longer, which the audience loves. The person who blows the shofar is called a Tokea (which literally means “blaster”), and it is no easy task to perform each of these sounds.  Symbolism There are many symbolic meanings associated with the shofar and one of the best known has to do with the akeidah, when God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. The story is recounted in Genesis 22:1-24 and culminates with Abraham raising the knife to slay his son, only to have God stay his hand and bring his attention to a ram caught in a nearby thicket. Abraham sacrificed the ram instead. Because of this story, some midrashim claim that whenever the shofar is blown God will remember Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son and will therefore forgive those who hear the shofar’s blasts. In this way, just as the shofar blasts remind us to turn our hearts towards repentance, they also remind God to forgive us for our trespasses. The shofar is also associated with the idea of crowning God as King on Rosh HaShanah . The breath used by the Tokea to make the sounds of the shofar are also associate


In the Chinese zodiac, 2014 is the year of which animal?

Chinese New Year 2014 Horse: What Does Your Zodiac Animal Mean? Chinese New Year 2014 Horse: What Does Your Zodiac Animal Mean? The Huffington Post Canada Updated: 01/23/2014 6:56 pm EST A worker walks by a Lunar New Year decoration displayed outside a shopping mall in Beijing Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Chinese will celebrate the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1 this year which marks the Year of Horse on the Chinese zodiac. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) | ASSOCIATED PRESS reddit ADVERTISEMENT The beginning of the year offers many opportunities for astrology lovers to indulge, with everything from year-long horoscope forecasts predicting love and finances to resolutions tailor-made for your sign . But as the Lunar New Year celebrates the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse in 2014, there's a whole group of zodiac animals offering an entirely new take on what the stars might be forecasting for you this year. "Chinese horoscopes are based on the birth years of individuals," explains Paul Ng, a professional feng shui master based in Toronto who also gives personal life readings. Feng shui and the Chinese zodiac both have roots in the I Ching, the ancient Chinese text that helps people determine lucky dates, among other predictions. Each year, Ng analyzes how the Chinese zodiac will affect everything from the global political climate to what the world's health will look like in the coming months. And most importantly, he tells us how our birth sign will affect us in 2014. Take a look at Ng's predictions for 2014, the Chinese year of the wooden horse. Don't know your Chinese zodiac sign? Use this tool to find it — and read below to see what it will mean this year. Close Current Slide Horse: Born in 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918 The year of the horse means there is leadership associated with this sign this year, so your authority may increase, according to Ng. However, the impulsive behaviour of the horse can lead to recklessness, so stay away from gambling and speculations. Work: Those in positions of authority will do well, but chancy businesses, like the stock market, are a bad idea. Wealth: Don't expect to make a lot money, and value the income you have. Relationships: There won't be a lot of excitement in your love life, and if you are engaged, you might want to delay your marriage until next year. Health: Watch your health this year — you'll get tired and can catch bugs easily. Make exercise and rest a priority. Sheep or Goat: Born in 2003, 1991, 1979 ,1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919 This is a "connecting" year for you, says Ng. Take advantage of your good relationships with other people, particularly for male sheep. Work: Those who work in cars, analysis, public relations, entertainment, surgery, butchery and police work should expect to do well this year. Wealth: Expect stability, with a slight increase in money this year. Simplify your investment portfolio, advises Ng. Relationships: You'll be quite beloved this year, so watch out for love triangles. If you're married, make sure to demonstrate love toward your spouse. Health: You are healthier this year than last, but be careful of small accidents. Drive carefully and take your time when working. Monkey: Born in 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, 1920 It's important for the monkey to spread themselves around in order to gain success this year, says Ng, either travelling or moving. Work: Industries that are good for the monkey to work in include sales and marketing, law, education, travel and the financial world — things based around movement. Wealth: Money is looking good for monkeys, with the potential for promotions and investments reaping rewards. Relationships: If you're single, this won't be a great year for you, but those who are married can feel confident in the endurance of their union. Health: Your overall health is good. Be careful of accidents such as from driving. Rooster: Born in 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933, 1921 This is gearing up to be a big year for roosters, according to Ng. There are many opportunities for your work or busines


Which rock group did Steve Marriot form with Peter Frampton after leaving The Small Faces?

10 Reasons Why Steve Marriott's Life Was a Greek Tragedy - Bedford, NH Patch Health & Fitness 10 Reasons Why Steve Marriott's Life Was a Greek Tragedy 10 reasons why talented guitarist and singer Steve Marriott's life in rock music, which started out promising, went to pot. And why few know his name today. By Stephen Poschmann (Open Post) - October 26, 2013 4:52 pm ET Guitarist and singer Steve Marriott's professional life started with a lot of potential.  His vocal talent, harmonica and guitar playing prowess has been appreciated and copied by many.  But somewhere along the way it all went south.  Some of it can be attributed to his drug and alcohol abuse which led to a volatile personality.  But the stories of artists who have had massive success despite drug and alcohol abuse are many and legendary, so there was obviously also a fair amount of bad luck involved. 1. Steve Marriott led the Small Faces; a talented British Blues/British Invasion band on par with The Yardbirds and The Kinks; yet for some reason never broke out in the States. 2. Steve Marriott's powerful bluesy vocal style was blatantly imitated by Robert Plant, yet millions of Led Zeppelin fans don't realize that. 3. After leaving Small Faces, the band morphed into Faces with Rod Stewart as frontman.  Faces enjoyed arguably marginally better success in the United States than Small Faces, but just enough to eclipse any recognition established by the band during Marriott's tenure. 4. Marriott started a classic blues rock band named Humble Pie with Peter Frampton.  They put out several albums, appreciated by a small segment of rock fans.  The band's early 70s heyday was fleeting and nowadays few remember the band. 5. After leaving Marriott and Humble Pie, Peter Frampton went on to be a multi-million seller with 'Frampton Comes Alive!'. 6. After the departure of lead guitarist Mick Taylor from the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards wanted Steve Marriott to fill the slot.  Marriott sabotaged his chances at the rehearsal by hamming it up too much and singing, which immediately turned Mick Jagger against him. 7. Humble Pie's mob-connected management badly ripped off the band.  When Marriott tried to play hardball to reclaim some of the money owed to him, threats were issued that made it clear he should consider himself fortunate if he never sees a dime. 8. By the mid-70s, Marriott's Small Faces and Humble Pie money had run out.  He struggled financially for the rest of his life. 9. Marriott's volatility and violent behavior, exacerbated by his drinking and drug use, ensured his marriages would not last.  He was in four very tumultuous marriages. 10. Steve Marriott died in 1991 in a self-inflicted house fire, caused by him lighting a cigarette in bed at the end of a long day of drinking and using drugs. Note this song that exemplifies Marriott's influential vocal stylings:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0jZ4BGuDw Get free real-time news alerts from the Bedford Patch. Subscribe This post is contributed by a community member. The views expressed in this post are the author's. Registered users are welcome to post on Patch .


Invar is an alloy chiefly consisting of iron and which other metallic element?

Synonyms and Antonyms for alloy_iron | Synonym.com Synonyms and Antonyms for alloy_iron 1. alloy iron (n.) cast iron containing alloying elements (usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum) to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment Synonyms:


Which Coronation Street character has been played fro several years by Chris Gascoyne?

Coronation Street | Television New Zealand | Entertainment | TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2   In the beginning… Coronation Street began at 7pm on Friday 9 December 1960. The first episode was transmitted live. Nearly 8000 episodes later Coronation Street continues to be a ratings success, captivating audiences worldwide. A young scriptwriter called Tony Warren created the series, originally titled Florizel Street. The first episode was penned within 24 hours, 13 episodes were commissioned and the face of British television was set to change forever. Broadcast facts Viewers were given their first glimpse of Coronation Street in full colour when the first colour episode was transmitted on 3rd November 1969. A live episode was broadcast to mark the series' 40th anniversary in December 2000 - the first time the show had been broadcast live since 1960 and 1961. Another live episode aired to mark the 50th anniversary in 2010. The 1000th episode was transmitted on 24th August 1970. Famous fans include: Anthony Hopkins; Michael Parkinson; Julie Walters; Cliff Richard; Victoria Wood; Cilla Black; Cheryl Cole; Snoop Dogg. A number of famous faces have paid visits to the set including: Diana Dors; Dustin Hoffman; Alfred Hitchcock; Howard Keel; Boy George; Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair; Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. On 8 August 1979, the programme was taken off air as part of an ITV strike. It returned to the screen on 24 October. The series originally aired twice a week. A third weekly episode was introduced in 1989, and a fourth in 1996. Coronation Street has broadcast five times a week since 2002. The production team has travelled abroad to film at foreign locations on seven occasions: Majorca (1974); Torremolinos (1987); Normandy (1994); Amsterdam (1998); Paris (2000 and 2006); Malta (2007). There have been five spin-off video/DVD releases: The Feature Length QE2 Special (1995); Viva Las Vegas (1997); Out of Africa (2008); Romanian Holiday (2009); A Knight's Tale (2010). A six-part series ('After Hours') set in Brighton, featuring the returns of Bet Gilroy and Reg Holdsworth, aired in November 1999. Cast facts William Tarmey and Elizabeth Dawn both appeared as background artists for several years before making their debuts as Jack and Vera Duckworth. Rita ( played by Barbara Knox ) first appeared on screen on 2 December 1964. Famous faces who have walked on the Weatherfield cobbles include: Joanna Lumley; Ben Kingsley; Ian McKellen; Stephanie Beacham; Patricia Routledge; Patrick Stewart; Martin Shaw; June Whitfield; Anna Friel; Nigel Havers. Celebrities who have appeared as background artists on the show include: Cliff Richard; Mel B; Peter Schmeichel. Roy Barraclough played three different characters during the 1960s, before first appearing as Alec Gilroy on 26 June 1972. After 13 years, Patricia Phoenix (Elsie Tanner) left the programme on 8 October 1973. She returned in 1976 and remained for 8 more years, appearing in 1641 episodes. Mike Baldwin made his first appearance on 11 October 1976 and bowed out 30 years later on 7 April 2006 after 2383 episodes. He remains one of the 10 longest-serving cast members in the show's 53 year history. Doris Speed was awarded an MBE by the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 29 November 1977. Violet Carson made her last appearance as Ena Sharples after 1150 episodes on 4 April 1980. Jean Alexander made her last appearance as Hilda Ogden on 25 December 1987 - an episode watched by 26 million people. In 1988, she became the first soap opera performer to be nominated for a BAFTA award. HRH The Prince of Wales made a pre-recorded cameo appearance in the 40th anniversary live episode on 8th December 2000. In HM Queen Elizabeth II's 2010 birthday honours, Barbara Knox and Eileen Derbyshire were awarded MBEs. Corrie firsts First birth: Elsie Tanner's grandson Paul Cheveski on 12 June 1961. First marriage: Jack and Annie Walker's daughter Joan to Gordon Davies on 8 March 1961. First death: The first death was the original resident of No.13, May Hardman, in Episode 7 on 31 December 1960


Which is England’s northernmost landlocked county?

The Counties of England | English County Guide County of Bedfordshire Tourism Website Districts: Bedford, Central Bedfordhsire, Luton Where is Bedfordshire? Bedfordshire borders Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Northamptonshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the south-east.   County of Berkshire Tourism Website Districts: West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell       Forest, Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough Where is Berkshire? Berkshire borders Greater       London to the East, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire to the North,       Wiltshire to the West, and Hampshire & Surrey to the SOuth. The       royal residence of Windsor Castle is in Berkshire.   City of Bristol Tourism Website Districts: Bristol Where is Bristol? Bristol is sandwiched between Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. Built around       the River Avon, the city of Bristol is the most populous city in       South West England.   County of Buckinghamshire Tourism Website Districts: South Bucks, Chiltern, Wycombe, Aylesbury Vale,       Borough of Milton Keynes Where is Buckinghamshire? Buckinghamshire borders       6 counties including Greater London to the south-east, Hertfordshire       to the east, and Oxfordshire to the west.   County of Cambridgeshire Tourism Website Districts: Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire,       Fenland, East Cambridgeshire, Peterborough Where is Cambridgeshire? Cambridgeshire lies       directly west of Norfolk and Suffolk and has a northen border with       Lincolnshire. Cambridgeshire is home to the famous university and       the magnificent Ely cathedral.   County of Cheshire Tourism Website Districts: Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire East,       Warrington, Halton Where is Cheshire? Cheshire borders Wales to the       east and Liverpool & Manchester to the North. Cheshire boasts       the beautiful city of Chester, not to mention some very famous       cheese.   City of London Tourism Website Districts: London postcodes of EC, WC & E1 Where is the City of London? The Square Mile or City of London is in the middle of Greater London on the north side       of the Thames between the boroughs of Westminster and Tower hamlets.       It is England's smallest ceremonial county.   County of Cornwall Tourism Website Districts: Cornwall, Isles of Scilly Where is Cornwall? With Devon to its east,       Cornwall is in the far south western corner of the UK and has the       longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain.   County of Cumbria Tourism Website Districts: Borough of Barrow-in-Furness, District of South       Lakeland, Borough of Copeland, Borough of Allerdale, District of       Eden, City of Carlisle Where is Cumbria? Cumbria is in the furthest       north western corner of England, with the Scottish Border to the       north and the Irish Sea to the west. Cumbria is predominantly rural       and includes the Lake District, considered one of England's most       outstanding areas of natural beauty.   County of Derbyshire Tourism Website Districts: High Peak, Derbyshire Dales, South Derbyshire,       Erewash, Amber Valley, North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield,       Bolsover, Derby Where is Derbyshire? Derbyshire borders Yorshire       to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, and Staffordshire to the       south-west. Derbyshire & the Peak District offers a spectacular       landscape in one of the most beautiful & inspiring parts of the       British Isles.   County of Devon Tourism Website Districts: Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon,       Torridge, West Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Plymouth, Torbay Where is Devon? Situated between Cornwall to the       west and Somerset to the east, Devon is one of the largest English       counties and boasts rolling countryside, beautiful beaches and


DZ are the international registration letters for which Nort African country?

Algeria Map / Geography of Algeria / Map of Algeria - Worldatlas.com Print this map Located in the fertile coastal plain of North Africa , Algeria served as a transit region for people migrating to Europe and the Middle East . As such, the inhabitants of the region have been greatly influenced over the centuries by populations from many areas.  Emerging from this mix, the Berber people staked a claim to the land, and dominated until the coming of the Arabs and spread of Islam. Before the Arab invasion, Phoenician traders began arriving around 900 BC, creating the city of Carthage (in present-day Tunisia ) and establishing trade links with the Berbers. As the Carthaginian's power over the region increased, the Berbers began recruiting into their army, and by the 4th century BC they formed the largest portion of the Carthaginian army. Following the First Punic War, Berber soldiers rebelled after not being paid for their work, and succeeded in gaining control of a significant portion of Carthage's North African territory. The Carthaginian state subsequently began to decline, and by 146 BC had been completely destroyed.  The Arabs arrived in the mid-7th century, and vast changes occurred in the region's social and economic relations with the introduction of Islam and Arabic.  After enduring centuries of conquerors, military rulers and controlling empires, including the Ottoman Empire and Turks, Algeria fell under French rule in 1830.  Algeria's modern borders were created by the French , and during their domination a large part of the Algerian national identity was formed through the struggle to survive, co-exist, gain equality and achieve independence.   Algeria finally broke free, and gained its long-sought after independence in 1962. Ahmed Ben Bella was elected the first president, and under his ruling the new government grew increasingly socialistic and authoritative.  In 1965, Houari Boumedienne overthrew Ben Bella, and although he relied heavily on the army, the socialism trend continued.  A referendum in 1996 introduced new changes to the constitution, and a 1999 presidential election cast Abdelaziz Bouteflika into a five-year term.  Bouteflika's main concern was restoring the security and stability of the combat-ridden country, and his efforts were rewarded with a second five-year term in 2004.  Today Algeria is recovering and developing into an emerging economy, and natural gas and oil profits are being used to improve the infrastructure of the country.  The Romans and remains one of the most exotic destinations on the planet founded Algiers, the capital city, in the 10th century. Algeria is the largest country in Africa , and its main population centers are located along the Mediterranean Sea coastline.  This huge landmass is dominated by the Atlas Mountains of the north and the vast barren reaches of the Sahara Desert, central and south. In fact the country is over 80% desert, including (3) gigantic sand seas. See Also


Orange Peko and Dust are grades of which consumable commodity?

History of Tea | Moore Coffee and Tea History of Tea A tradition as old as civilization. There is only one plant that produces tea, Camellia sinensis. This single plant produces many varietals which in turn can be produced into thousands of types of teas. The differences are based on where the tea is grown, how it is plucked and how it is processed. The character, flavor and body of quality tea is much more complex than coffee. There are three types of tea: black, green, and oolong. The process for making tea originated in China and was transplanted by the British to India and Ceylon in the last century, and to Kenya in this century. Like coffee plants, tea likes hot days, cool nights, and plenty of rain. And, also like coffee, most high quality tea is grown at higher altitudes in mountainous regions. In general, tea is harvested every seven days in the growing season. When picked in the orthodox manner, only the uppermost leaves and terminal buds are plucked by hand. However, as the demand for mass-produced, cheap tea has increased, some growers have switched to rude machines that basically remove the top of the plant, leaves, stems, and all. An Overview of Tea History According to legend, tea was discovered by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. The Emperor was boiling water in the garden and a leaf from the camellia plant fell into the pot. Upon drinking the resulting infusion, he felt revived and refreshed and declared the brew to have medicinal powers. Tea was originally brewed with raw, un-processed wild leaves steeped in boiling water. As the refinement developed, the leaves were dried, crushed and then pressed into “cakes” which were broken up and placed into boiling water. Special containers for preparing and enjoying tea were not created until about 960 B.C. It was also around this time that the forerunner of the Japanese Tea Ceremony was developed: fresh green tea leaves are dried, powdered and then whisked into a bowl of hot water. Around 1370 B.C., processed leaves replaced the tea cakes and tea is traded as a commodity throughout Asia and Europe. The Chinese would hold their monopoly on tea until the 1800’s when the British were able to successfully grow tea in what was then their largest colony, India. And tea probably arrived in the Americas before it reached England, with heavily sugared green tea proving to be very popular in the New World colonies. Of course, any good American knows that on 16 December, 1773, a group of Americans, dressed as Mohawk Indians, threw about 340 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, protesting King George II’s new increased tax on tea. This act also explains the U.S.’s preference for coffee over tea. Today, more tea is consumed worldwide than any other beverage with the exception of water. Outside of China, the three largest tea consumers are the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. Just as each country produces a different variety of tea, so too does each country produce a different beverage that they label either “tea” or “tay”, “cha” or “chai”. Black Tea Fully processed, is black in appearance. The tea is allowed to ferment and is amber in color when brewed. Some black tea is set on screens and smoked for flavoring. Black teas contain more caffeine than their counterparts, green and oolong, and are more familiar to Westerners.


Which bird takes its name from the erectile feathers seen around its neck in courtship?

Field Guide/Birds/Eastern US and Canada - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Field Guide/Birds/Eastern US and Canada From Wikibooks, open books for an open world 10 Anseriformes (ducks, geese, and swans) The range maps presented here are color-coded, with yellow indicating the summer range, blue indicating the winter range, and green indicating the year-round range. Some of the range maps do not follow this color code, but it is not difficult to decode them. Passerine (perching birds)[ edit ] Bird call These are robust, seed-eating birds, with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinctive appearances; the family is named for the red plumage (like that of a Catholic cardinal's vestments) of males of the type species, the Northern Cardinal. Bird call The Blue Jay is a bird with predominantly lavender-blue to mid-blue feathering from the top of the head to midway down the back. There is a pronounced crest on the head. The color changes to black, sky-blue and white barring on the wing primaries and the tail. The bird has an off-white underside, with a black collar around the neck and sides of the head and a white face. Its food is sought both on the ground and in trees and includes virtually all known types of plant and animal sources, such as acorns and beech mast, weed seeds, grain, fruits and other berries, peanuts, bread, meat, eggs and nestlings, small invertebrates of many types, scraps in town parks and bird-table food. Range Description The Northern Mockingbird builds a twig nest in a dense shrub or tree, which it aggressively defends against other birds and animals, including humans. When a predator is persistent, Mockingbirds from neighboring territories, summoned by a distinct call, may join the attack. Other birds may gather to watch as the Mockingbirds harass the intruder. This bird is mainly a permanent resident, but northern birds may move south during harsh weather. Mockingbirds have a strong preference for certain trees such as maple, sweetgum, and sycamore. They generally avoid pine trees after the other trees have grown their leaves. Also, they have a particular preference for high places, such as the topmost branches of trees. Although many species of bird imitate other birds, the Northern Mockingbird is the best known in North America for doing so. It not only imitates birds but also other animals and mechanical sounds. Turdus migratorius (American Robin) During the breeding season, the adult males grow distinctive black feathers on their heads; after the breeding season they lose this eye-catching plumage. Range An American Robin nest with eggs Juvenile Robin Bird call The American Robin has gray upperparts and head, and orange underparts, usually brighter in the male. Robins are frequently seen running across lawns, picking up earthworms by sight. In fact, the running and stopping behavior is a distinguishing characteristic. When stopping, they are believed to be listening for the movement of prey. Bird call Adults have a black cap and bib with white sides to the face. Their underparts are white with rusty brown on the flanks; their back is grey. They have a short dark bill, short wings and a moderately long tail. There are two types of Chickadee; the Carolina Chickadee, and the Black-capped Chickadee. Carolina Chickadees are so similar to Black-capped Chickadees that they themselves have trouble telling their species apart. Because of this they sometimes mate producing hybrids. The most obvious difference between the three chickadees is that the Carolina Chickadee sings four-note song, Black-capped ones sing two-note songs, and the hybrids sing three-note songs. The song of the Black-capped is a simple, clear whistle of two notes, identical in rhythm, the first roughly a whole-step below the second. This is distinguished from the Carolina chickadee's four-note call fee-bee fee-bay; the lower notes are nearly identical but the higher fee notes are omitted, making the Black-capped song like bee bay. Bird call These birds are permanent residents,


Which lone gunman went on the rampage around the town of Hungerford in 1987?

Hungerford Massacre | World History Project Source: 'Inside Story: 20 years on - how the Hungerford massacre was reported'; The Independent, August 13, 2007 Added by: Colin Harris The Hungerford massacre occurred in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, on 19 August 1987. The gunman, 27-year-old Michael Robert Ryan, armed with two semi-automatic rifles and a handgun, shot and killed sixteen people including his mother, and wounded fifteen others, then fatally shot himself. A report on this incident was commissioned by the Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd, from the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, Colin Smith. It remains, along with the 1996 Dunblane massacre and the 2010 Cumbria shootings, one of the worst criminal atrocities involving firearms in British history. The massacre led to the Firearms Act 1988, which banned the ownership of semi-automatic centre-fire rifles and restricted the use of shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than two rounds. The Hungerford Report had demonstrated that Ryan's collection of weapons was legally licensed. Source: Wikipedia Added by: Colin Harris A man has shot 14 people dead in the Berkshire town of Hungerford. Police identified the gunman as Michael Ryan, 27. Local people described him as a "loner" and a "gun fanatic". Ryan was armed with an automatic rifle, a pistol and at least one hand grenade when he went on the rampage early on Wednesday afternoon. His victims included his mother and a police officer who tried to tackle him in Hungerford which lies about 60 miles (96km) west of London. Source: '1987: Gunman kills 14 in Hungerford rampage'; BBC On This Day, news.bbc.co.uk Added by: Colin Harris The local Hungerford police station was in the process of being renovated and had only two telephone lines working on that day. In addition to this, the local telephone exchange could not handle the amount of 999 calls that were being made, as Ryan wreaked havoc across the suburbs and people desperately tried phoning for help. In a further twist of fate, the local police helicopter was in for repair but police mechanics eventually made it ready for flight and it was deployed at around the time Ryan shot his mother. Adding to the sound of gunfire in the area was the fact that the Thames Valley firearms squad were in training, about 40 miles away.


Who won the best actor Oscar in 1997 fro the film Shine?

Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) );      two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were      consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)); nominations were from 1995-2008 The Most Best Actor Nominations: Actors with the highest number of Best Actor acting      nominations (in parentheses) include: Spencer Tracy (9) - with two wins Laurence Olivier (9) - with one win (Hamlet (1948)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1939-1940) Jack Nicholson (8) - with two wins Paul Newman (8) - with one win (The Color of Money (1986)); two were       consecutive nominations (from 1981-1982) Peter O'Toole (8) - with no wins; two were consecutive      nominations (from 1968-1969); nominations from 1962-2006 Marlon Brando (7) - with two wins Dustin Hoffman (7) - with two wins Jack Lemmon (7) - with one win (Save the Tiger (1973)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1959-1960, and from 1979-1980) Paul Muni (6) - with one win (The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)); three were consecutive      nominations (from 1935-1937) Richard Burton (6) - with no wins; three were consecutive      nominations (from 1964-1966) Gary Cooper (5) - with two wins Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins Fredric March (5) - with two wins Sean Penn (5) - with two wins Daniel Day-Lewis (5) - with three wins James Stewart (5) - with one win ( Anthony Hopkins (3) - with one win ( The Silence of the Lambs (1991) ); nominations from 1991-1995 Russell Crowe (3) - with one win (Gladiator (2000)); three were      consecutive nominations (from 1999-2001) Jeff Bridges (3) - with one win (Crazy Heart (2009)); nominations from 1984-2010 George Clooney (3) - with no wins; nominations from        2007-2011 Consecutive Best Actor-Winning Performers: There are only two actresses       (Luise Rainer and Katharine Hepburn) who have received two consecutive Best Actress awards, as there are only two actors who have received     two consecutive Best Actor statuette wins: Spencer Tracy (Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys Town (1938)) Tom Hanks (Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994)) [Note: Jason Robards won two consecutive Best Supporting         Actor Oscars in 1976 and 1977.] Winners of Both a Lead and Supporting Actor Oscar: In 1997, Jack Nicholson tied Walter Brennan for the      most wins (3) for a male performer (Brennan has three Best Supporting      Actor trophies, Nicholson has two for Best Actor and one for Best Supporting     Actor). The only stars to win both a Best Actor and a Best Supporting Actor (BSA) Oscar are the following: Jack Nicholson (BA for Gene Hackman (BA for The French Connection (1971) , BSA for Unforgiven (1992) ) Kevin Spacey (BA for American Beauty (1999), BSA for The Usual Suspects (1995)) Denzel Washington (BA for Training Day (2001), BSA for Glory (1989)) The Only Best Actor Tie: In the Best Actor category, an unusual tie (the only      occurrence among male acting performances) occurred in 1931/32 between      Wallace Beery and Fredric March, for their respective performances in The Champ (1931/32) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931/32). The Most Best Actor Oscar Nominations - Without Winning: Peter O'Toole is the only star with eight Best Actor       Oscar nominations without a single win. His record extends 44 years,       from 1962 to 2006. Richard Burton was nominated seven times (and never won), although his first nomination was as Best Supporting Actor for My Cousin Rachel (1952) -- his last six nominations were as Best Actor. Oscar-Winning Actor Roles and Trends: Biographies of remarkable, real-life individuals (military      figures or soldiers, law-and-order enforcers, historical figures) and      portrayals of the mentally ill are heavily represented among male Oscar      winners, particularly in the acting awards. It helps an


Who played scout Flint McCullough in the TV western series “Wagon Train”?

Wagon Train (TV Series 1957–1965) - 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 Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts and Rocky Mountains. The first treks were led by gruff, ... See full summary  » Stars: Elizabeth McQueeny is traveling with her girls, heading to a finishing school in the West. When her real purpose becomes known, all the females want her gone but her worth to all shows itself before ... 9.6 Ella Lindstrom loses her husband on the wagon train ride west from Boston. With her seven children she decides to stay the course against the wishes of Major Adams. It gets more complicated when she ... 9.6 Bettina May leads three generations of her family across the plains. Other members of the wagon train as well as some family members become concerned with her over bearing nature and the level of ... 9.4 a list of 24 titles created 06 Nov 2010 a list of 26 titles created 26 Apr 2012 a list of 43 titles created 02 Apr 2014 a list of 41 titles created 03 Dec 2014 a list of 31 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Wagon Train " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Wagon Train (1957–1965) 7.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     7     Primetime Emmys. Another    5 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive; he is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way. Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the west looking for fights, women and bad guys to beat up. His job changed from episode to episode. Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in the rough and tumble Dodge City. Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake Dressed-up dandy (derby and cane), gambler and lawman roams the West charming women and defending the unjustly accused. His primary weapon was his wit (and cane) rather than his gun. Stars: Gene Barry, Allison Hayes, Allen Jaffe The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter for hire. Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham Frontier hero Daniel Boone conducts surveys and expeditions around Boonesborough, running into both friendly and hostile Indians, just before and during the Revolutionary War. Stars: Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton The Wild West adventures of the residents and staff of Barkley Ranch in California's San Joaquin Valley. Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors Bret and Bart Maverick (and in later seasons, their English cousin, Beau) are well dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game. Poker (5 card draw) is ... See full summary  » Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s. Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule The Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Garth, the Grainger brothers, and Col. MacKenzie. It is the setting for a variety of stories, many more ... See full summary  » Stars: Doug McClure, James Drury, Lee J. Cobb It is the 1870s in Wyoming Territory. Slim Sherman and his 14-year-old brother Andy try to hang on to their ranch after their father is shot by a land grabber. They augment their slight ... See full summary  » Stars: Robert Fuller, John Smith, Spring Byington Marshal Earp keeps the law, first in Kansas and later in Arizona, using his over-sized pistols and a variety of sidekicks. Most of the saga is based loosely on fact, with historical badguys... See full summary  » Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw Edit St


Which type of deer is named after a French missionary?

red deer definição | Dicionário inglês definição | Reverso deer         n   pl   , deer, deers   1    any ruminant artiodactyl mammal of the family Cervidae, including reindeer, elk, muntjacs, and roe deer, typically having antlers in the male      Related adj     →   cervine   2       (in N Canada) another name for     →   caribou        (Old English deor beast; related to Old High German tior wild beast, Old Norse dyr)   barking deer         n      another name for     →   muntjac   Chinese water deer         n   a small Chinese or Korean deer, Hydropotes inermis, having tusks and no antlers: introduced into England and France   deer lick         n   a naturally or artificially salty area of ground where deer come to lick the salt   deer mouse         n   any of various mice of the genus Peromyscus, esp. P. maniculatus, of North and Central America, having brownish fur with white underparts: family Cricetidae      See also     →   white-footed mouse        (so named because of its agility)   fallow deer         n   either of two deer, Dama dama or D. mesopotamica, native to the Mediterranean region and Persia respectively. The antlers are flattened and the summer coat is reddish with white spots   mouse deer         n      another name for     →   chevrotain   mule deer         n   a W North American deer, Odocoileus hemionus, with long ears and a black-tipped tail   musk deer         n   a small central Asian mountain deer, Moschus moschiferus. The male has long tusklike canine teeth and secretes musk   Père David's deer         n   a large grey deer, Elaphurus davidianus, surviving only in captivity as descendants of a herd preserved in the Imperial hunting park near Beijing        (C20: named after Father A. David (died 1900), French missionary)   red deer         n   a large deer, Cervus elaphus, formerly widely distributed in the woodlands of Europe and Asia. The coat is reddish brown in summer and the short tail is surrounded by a patch of light-coloured hair   Red Deer         n   1    a town in S Alberta on the Red Deer River: trade centre for mixed farming, dairying region, and natural gas processing. Pop: 58134 (1991)   2    a river in W Canada, in SW Alberta, flowing southeast into the South Saskatchewan River. Length: about 620 km (385 miles)   3    a river in W Canada, flowing east through Red Deer Lake into Lake Winnipegosis. Length: about 225 km (140 miles)   roe deer         n   a small graceful deer, Capreolus capreolus, of woodlands of Europe and Asia. The antlers are small and the summer coat is reddish-brown   Virginia deer


In mythology, which female gave Theseus a ball of thread to guide him out of the labyrinth?

Theseus Adventures Theseus Adventures See More Theseus Adventures Pictures > Once, there was a young boy named Theseus . Nobody knew who his father was, for both King Aegeus of Athens and Poseidon had been fond of his mother Aethra . Right before Theseus was born, Aegeus said to Aethra , "If we shall have a son, then when he becomes of age, tell him to lift this rock and take my sword and sandals." Aegeus then hid both his sword and his sandals under a large boulder and set sail for Athens . This happened in a small town called Troezen , where Theseus grew into a strong, young man. When Aethra thought it was time, she took Theseus to the large boulder and told him to lift it. Theseus wrapped his mighty arms around the boulder and lifted it with no difficulty at all. Then, he threw the boulder into a nearby forest. Aethra then told him to take the sword and sandals and go to Athens . Theseus Journeys to Athens Aethra and her father begged Theseus to go to Athens by sea, for horrible robbers and bandits inhabited the road, but Theseus was bold and went overland. After a few miles, he met a large man with a shiny club. "I am Periphetes, the cudgel man, and I'm going to bash your head with this club," he said. "That's a mighty fine club you have there," replied Theseus . "Pure brass." "It's just wood wrapped in brass." "Here, look at it to make sure." Periphetes handed the club to Theseus . Theseus hit Periphetes on the side of the head with it. "Not bad," thought Theseus , "not bad at all. I think I'll keep this." Theseus continued on his journey. Not much further, he saw a giant man with a battle axe, standing on the side of the road. "I am Sciron and these are my cliffs. To pass you must wash my feet as a toll!" the man said. "What would happen if I didn't?" replied Theseus . "I will chop off your head with this axe, and don't think that puny little twig you're carrying will save you, you're absolutely...WRONG!!!!" Sciron yelled. So, Theseus sat down and started to wash Sciron's feet. Theseus looked over the side of the cliff, and saw a monstrous turtle at the bottom. That's when her realised that Sciron was the infamous giant that threw people off the cliff for his man-eating turtle. When he took a grasp of Sciron's foot, Theseus jerked aside and hurled Sciron off the cliff. Theseus walked further ahead when he saw a man that looked remarkably like Sciron. The man said, "Could you do me a favor young man? Hold this pine tree down for me." The man's name was Sinis, the pine-bender. Sinis bent a pine tree down and waited for Theseus to hold the tree down with him. Then, Sinis let go, expecting Theseus to be catapulted in the air; however, Theseus held it down. Sinis stooped down to get a better look at the tree, thinking that it had been broken, when Theseus let go of the tree, hitting Sinis in the chin and knocking him unconscious. Theseus then tied Sinis' legs to one bent pine tree, his arms to another. Then, Theseus let go, the trees ripping Sinis in half; vultures screamed with delight. Theseus went on his way again. After a few miles, it got dark. Theseus saw a large house up ahead of him. He decided to ask the owner for a bed for the night, so he walked up to the door and knocked. A man came to the door and said, "Welcome young man. Come in, you look tired. My name is Procrustes. I have a magic bed for you to stay the night on. It is exactly six feet long, but can fit anyone, be they short or tall." Theseus had been warned about a man named Procrustes. His so called "magic" bed did fit anyone, but in an unpleasant way. If a person was too short, Procrustes would chain their arms and legs and stretch them. If they were too tall, he would chop off their legs until they were just right. Procrustes led Theseus into the room where the bed was. Theseus pushed Procrustes onto the bed and chopped off his legs; and just so Procrustes wouldn't feel any pain, he sliced his head off too. Theseus Recognized The next morning Theseus reached Athens . It was the largest city he had ever seen. He went to the palace where Aegeus lived


Which is the only state of the USA to share a land border with Maine?

What states border Canada? | Reference.com What states border Canada? A: Quick Answer The following 13 U.S. states share a border with Canada: Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington. Most of them have land borders, but Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan share only water boundaries with Canada along the Great Lakes. Full Answer Although Wisconsin and Ontario both border Lake Superior, they do not physically meet. Wisconsin's closest boundary is actually 70 miles from the Canadian border. Alaska's border with Canada is the longest at 1,538 miles, and Pennsylvania's is the shortest at 42 miles, although Idaho has the shortest land border at 45 miles. Eight Canadian provinces border the United States: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon. Ontario has the longest border with the United States at 1,715 miles, and Alberta has the shortest at 185 miles. The United States and Canada have the world's longest international shared border at 5,525 miles. The border between the lower 48 states and Canada was set at the 49th parallel in the 1800s, but the border is far from straight due to geographic obstacles, technological limitations of surveying at the time and territorial disputes. Although the countries have historically had very good relations, there is a 20-foot-wide cleared boundary between the two.


How are the lovers Vrechen and Sali described in the title of a 1906 opera by Frederick Delius?

Full text of "Frederick Delius" See other formats LIBRARY OF WELLESLEY COLLEGE   PURCHASED FROM   Parents Library Fund   FREDERICK DELIUS   Digitized by the Internet Archive  in 2011 with funding from  Boston Library Consortium IVIember Libraries   http://www.archive.org/details/frederickdeliusOOwarl   J   k   H   r   -A    kfi'FK > ^'\,   FREDERICK DELIUS AT SEVENTY From the brush drawing by Edmond Kapp In the collection of Mr. Felix Aprahamian   FREDERICK DELIUS  by  PETER WARLOCK  (Philip Heseltine)   REPRINTED WITH ADDITIONS ANNOTATIONS AND COMMENTS BY  HUBERT FOSS   New York  OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 1952   First published 1923 Revised edition 1952   This book is copyright under the Berne Con- vention. No portion of it may be reproduced by any process without written permission. Inquiries should be addressed to the publisher.   //Z /9SX   Printed in Great Britain by  THE BRISTOL TYPESETTING CO., BRISTOL, for OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, INC.,  114 Fifth Avenue, New York 11, N.Y.   CONTENTS    Preliminary Note  7   Introduction  9   FREDERICK DELius by Peter Warlock  27  I  Delius' Life  29  2  His Operas  74  3  His Choral and Orchestral Works  99  4  His Music Viewed as a Whole  120   Additions, Annotations, and Comments  137   Postscript  191   Appendix : A List of Frederick Delius'    Compositions  196   Index  217   PRELIMINARY NOTE   '"T'HE text of the main pages of this volume have been -■- reset (on pp. 29-136) from a copy of the original book, Frederick Delius by Philip Heseltine, as printed by the Mayflower Press, Plymouth, for John Lane the Bodley Head, Ltd., and published by the latter firm in 1923. The reprint is, so far, exact; no alteration or editing has been done, save the correction of an occasional misprint in the original text, the minor adjustment of commas to suit the present house-style of the publishers, and the spelling of the possessive case of the composer's name in the form ' Delius',' not ' Delius's.' Pagination is of course changed, but the run- ning headlines have been retained. It was judged best to omit the preface, which was general and not special in its intention, and in style better suited to 1922 than 1952. Heseltine's own list of the composer's works has been used with additions and alterations explained on p. 187. Even his own full and pleasant index has been preserved as far as possible, with the page-numbers suitably changed and additions in a similar style made to refer to the new pages. Towards the preparation of this book many people have given me valuable and willing aid. My gratitude is first of all due to Mr. Roger Quilter, Mr. Charles Kennedy Scott, and Mr. Percy Aldridge Grainger for the rich personal reminiscences they have contributed on pages 155-7, ^57" 170, and 170-180 respectively. I offer them my sincere thanks in the sure knowledge that in so doing I write on behalf of all their readers. Next, I would wish to thank the  7   8 PRE LIMINARY NOTE  composer's sister, Mrs. Glare Delius Black, and Mr. Felix Aprahamian for valuable help and guidance; but I should add that all responsibility for facts and opinion found in my pages rests solely upon me. To Mr. Edmond Kapp I am indebted for his splendid autolithograph of 1932, re- produced as the frontispiece; also to Mr. James McKay Martin for his criticisms and encouragement. Finally, Miss Margaret Pace and Miss Patricia Flanders have read through my proofs for me and in other ways helped me, and my thanks are offered to them.  H. F.   INTRODU CTIO N  by Hubert Foss  AFTER careful and loving consideration, it has been decided to reprint, in its pristine state, Philip Heseltine's study of Frederick Delius. I think it is a wise and proper decision, and I have attempted" to amplify what is patently an incomplete record of the composer's life and works — was it not published eleven years before his death? The argu- ments in favour and against this (a


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In November 1943 Winston Churchill met the other allied leaders for a conference in which capital city?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 1 | 1943: Allies united after Tehran conference About This Site | Text Only 1943: Allies united after Tehran conference Allied leaders of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union have ended a landmark conference held in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It was the first time Winston Churchill, President Franklin D Roosevelt and Marshal Joseph Stalin had met together. In a joint statement issued after the four-day conference, they expressed a determination to work together to win the war in Europe and in Asia and establish an "enduring peace". The three allies said they had reached agreement on a second front although actual details were not given - only that operations would take place in the east, west and south. We came here with hope and determination. We leave here, friends in fact, in spirit and in purpose Joint statement by Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin They stated: "We expressed our determination that our nations shall work together in war and in the peace that will follow." And they pledged to form a United Nations and "banish the scourge and terror of war for many generations". The declaration ended: "We came here with hope and determination. We leave here, friends in fact, in spirit and in purpose." The foundations for this agreement were laid at a conference held in Moscow a month ago between foreign ministers of the allied countries. Days before the Moscow conference a meeting between Mr Churchill, President Roosevelt and General Chiang Kai-shek of China held in Cairo [codenamed Sextant], resolved to restore to China all land taken over by Japan and "in due course" secure the independence of Korea. During the Tehran conference Mr Churchill took the opportunity to award the Soviet leader the Sword of Stalingrad. The British prime minister handed over the sword as a tribute from King George VI and the British people for forcing the German Sixth Army to surrender at Stalingrad on 2 February this year. There was another occasion to celebrate in Tehran - it was Mr Churchill's 69th birthday on 30 November and a special dinner was held at the British Legation in his honour. His daughter, Section Officer Sarah Oliver, greeted the guests which included the US President and the Soviet leader. Marshal Stalin proposed a toast, "To my fighting friend, Winston Churchill," and a similar toast to President Roosevelt.


Former West Bromwich Albion footballer Nicholas Anelka made an apparently anti-Semitic gesture after scoring a goal against which Premier League club?

Nicolas Anelka faces ban after giving an 'anti-semitic' gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw with West Ham - Telegraph West Bromwich Albion Nicolas Anelka faces ban after giving an 'anti-semitic' gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw with West Ham West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka to be investigated by the FA after giving  what could be interpreted as an anti-semitic gesture in the match at Upton  Park today. Bad sign: Nicolas Anelka is in trouble with the FA after performing this gesture after scoring at Upton Park today Photo: ACTION IMAGES By Gerry Cox 4:37PM GMT 28 Dec 2013 Nicolas Anelka is under investigation by the Football Association for a gesture which was condemned by the French Sports Minister as a “shocking, disgusting” display of anti-semitism. Anelka celebrated a goal for West Bromwich Albion's against West Ham United with a quenelle gesture, a salute invented by the controversial comedian Dieudonné M’Bala M’Bala, a friend of the French striker. The quenelle, which consists of placing one hand on to the opposite shoulder and pointing the other arm straight downwards, has been described as a form of Nazi salute by Jewish groups in France, although those who use it have insisted it is merely an anti-establishment gesture. Related Articles 27 Dec 2013 French comedian Dieudonne with his friend Nicolas Anelka Anelka issued a message via Twitter on Saturday night in which he said the gesture was a dedication to Dieudonné. It read: “This gesture was just a special dedication to my comedian friend.” &lt;noframe&gt;Twitter: nicolas anelka - This gesture was just a special dedication to my comedian friend Dieudonn&amp;eacute;&lt;/noframe&gt; Earlier, Keith Downing, the West Brom caretaker manager, had said: “He dedicated it to a French comedian that he knows very well, and it’s a gesture he uses in his act.” Downing admitted he did not understand why the gesture might be deemed offensive, but said: “I think we can stop that now. It’s absolute rubbish really. I’m totally unaware of what the problems were or the speculation thrown around. He [Anelka] is totally surprised by it.” Valérie Fourneyron, the French Sports Minister, said: “Anelka’s gesture is a shocking, disgusting provocation. There is no place for anti-semitism and incitement to hatred on the football pitch.” The European Jewish Congress described the gesture as “sickening”. Dieudonné used the quenelle for the first time in 2009 when he was a candidate for the European elections at the helm of his own party, the anti-Zionist party, but argued it was a generic anti-establishment symbol. Yesterday, Manuel Valls, France’s interior minister, called the comedian “racist and anti-Semitic, who nobody finds funny anymore”, and said he wanted to ban all his shows. Dieudonné, 47, has been fined three times for things he has said. His fans gathered outside a Paris theatre for a demonstration in support of the comedian, who applauded Anelka’s gesture in a post on his Facebook page, which is followed by more than 400,000 fans. “Excellent live quenelle by Anelka,” he wrote. “Thanks for the support.” The Football Association said it was investigating Anelka’s gesture and, if they deem it offensive, he will face a ban from football. Anti-racism pressure group Kick It Out said it supported the FA’s investigation. Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere was given a two-match ban earlier this month for an obscene hand gesture, while Luis Suárez incurred an eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra in 2011. Two weeks ago, Croatia’s Josip Simunic was given a 10-match international ban by Fifa for a chant associated with the far right. Liverpool’s French defender Mamadou Sakho was pictured making the quenelle gesture with Dieudonné last month but, three days later, said he did not know the meaning of the gesture and that he had been “trapped”.


Which cricketer’s autobiography is called “Sunny Days”?

Book review of 'Sunny Days: An Autobiography' by Sunil Gavaskar : Books - India Today 15011977 Price: Rs. 30 Pages: 280 Sunil Gavaskar, who made a spectacular entry into the arena of Test Cricket, has made his debut as an "author" with the same flourish. In the first instance, he took the world of cricket by storm and earned the admiration of all lovers of the game. I wish one could say the same thing about his maiden venture as an author. The shy and modest 21-year-old Bombay university cricketer won the hearts of the West Indians and his own countrymen, not only by his prodigious feats with the bat, but his innate sense of sportsmanship and all that it implies. We see a different Gavaskar in the author of Sunny Days, which is his autobiography. The pity of it all is that Gavaskar himself recognizes that it is "always hazardous for an active cricketer to venture into the realm of authorship". And yet, he has not only chosen to open his mouth, but has put his foot into it! In the early chapters of the book one meets the Gavaskar, as before fame overtook him after his historic deeds in the West Indies in 1971. He takes his remarkable successes with the bat as a schoolboy and university cricketer in his stride, without being spoilt by his outstanding performances. He accepts his failure to get into the Bombay Ranji Trophy team with a sense of fatalism, but there is no bitterness to unsettle his poise. There is, in his mental approach to his uneven cricketing career, a balance that one would hardly expect from a young player anxious to make the grade. When fortune finally smiles upon him and he is selected for the West Indies tour, his first thought is for his friend, Saeed Ahmed Hattea, who is left out. On his way to the Caribbean, he is the young cricketer, as yet unspoilt by success, finding everything and everybody wonderful - a kind word for "friend" and "foe" alike, and the capacity to see the funny side of things. Even his phenomenal successes in the West Indies left him unaffected, except that he was happy that he didn't "disappoint" the members of the Cricket Control Board's Selection Committee, which had placed confidence in him, and the vast legion of cricket lovers at home. The metamorphosis of Gavaskar begins, if one may see, when he is selected to tour England in the summer of 1971, soon after the team's triumphant return from the West Indies. A typical example of his penchant for unnecessary, often foolish, criticism of men and things is his comment about Lord's, which has always been regarded as the "Mecca of Cricket". He says, "Quite frankly, I don't understand why cricketers are overawed by Lord's. The members are the stuffiest know-alls you can come across, and the ground is most uninspiring. It slopes from one end to the other. I shuddered to think of it as the Headquarters of Cricket!" In every sport, the decisions of the umpire or referee are not always palatable to the players concerned; but, very few sportsmen dispute the decisions, and more especially, come out with open criticism of the men assigned the difficult and unenviable task of supervising matches. Gavaskar, when he found the going difficult in England, particularly after his spectacular showing in the West Indies, started cribbing about umpiring decisions. He is particularly critical of England's umpire David Constant, about whom he says, "Umpire Constant was 'constant' in his support for England that year." The English Press has also come in for rough treatment at his hands, perhaps with some justification. However, the somewhat biased comments on the "London-based Indian journalists" during the unfortunate tour of 1974, are quite unnecessary. Even allowing for the fact that the Indian team had taken terrible punishment in the Tests, despite Gavaskar scoring a century in the Old Trafford match, it is difficult to understand why a cricketer of the stature of Gavaskar should have indulged in harsh criticism of anyone who dared to find fault with the team. It is when Gavaskar talks about his visit to New Zealand and the West Indies early thi


The highly successful 2014 film “Frozen” is based on a story by which author?

20 Awesome Things You Didn't Know About Disney's 'Frozen' | YourTango 20 Awesome Things You Didn't Know About Disney's 'Frozen'! 71.4K If you 'like' us, we'll LOVE you! You think you know, but you have NO IDEA. Yes, Frozen came out back in November and we are still talking about it, because it's become one of our favorite movies ever ! Breaking the box office record of the sixth highest-grossing movie of all time is just one of this Disney giant's many accolades. "Let It Go" remains on repeat during our morning commute and we're still pretty upset that talking snowmen don't actually exist. After breaking all kinds of movie and song records, Frozen the musical is up next! Before Anna and Elsa hit Broadway, here are 20 things you don't know about this Academy Award-winning movie:   They modeled the reindeer, Sven, after Executive Producer John Lasseter's dog, Frankie! They actually brought in a real reindeer, but he just stood there and didn't move. Photo: Panda Whale The crew got to tour Norway as "research" when they were designing the kingdom of Arrendelle. Coolest job ever. Photo: The Gloss Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Tangled make a surprise appearance in Frozen! When they open the city gates for Elsa's coronation, you can see the couple's backs toward the camera. Photo: Reaction Gifs However, there are more Disney theories within the movie. Fans believe that when Elsa and Anna's parents left the kingdom, they were en route to Germany for Rapunzel's homecoming when their ship sank near Denmark. The second part of the theory is that the boat the parents were on is actually the sunken ship in The Little Mermaid. Where does The Little Mermaid take place? Denmark, of course. Disney can be so clever with their inter-weaving storylines. Photo: Wordpress Queen Elsa was originally supposed to be a villain. Thankfully they changed the story to make her misunderstood. The movie just wouldn't have been the same. Photo: Tumblr They approached Idina Menzel to play Elsa after hearing her audition tape for Rapunzel in Tangled. Photo: Tumblr Director Chris Buck has worked on animation for other Disney classics including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Oliver & Company, and The Rescuers Down Under. Photo: Tumblr The animators of the film will watch the voice actors perform their lines in the booth and study the faces they make while they act it out. Photo: Google The co-director and writer of Frozen, Jennifer Lee, also wrote the screenplay for Wreck-It Ralph. Photo: Tumblr Did you notice there is a Mickey Mouse stuffed animal on one of the shelves at Wandering Oaken's Trading Post? Photo: Tumblr Elsa is the only Disney princess who isn't a teenager. Jennifer Lee said that she's 21. Anna is 18. Photo: Tumblr Josh Gad improvised most of Olaf's lines to make the producers laugh. Photo: Giphy During the end credits there is a disclaimer about boogers! "The views and opinions expressed by Kristoff in he film that all men eat their own boogers are solely his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Walt Disney Company or the filmmakers. Neither The Walt Disney Company nor the filmmakers make any representation of the accuracy any such views and opinions." Photo: Tumblr Frozen was the first full-length Disney (non-Pixar) movie to win the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. Photo: Wordpress Frozen is the highest-grossing animated film in history beating out Toy Story 3. It has made over $1.07 billion and is still raking in the cash! Photo: Tumblr Jennifer Lee is the first female to direct a full-length Disney animated feature film. She is also the second woman ever to solely write the screenplay for a Disney film since Linda Woolverton wrote Beauty and The Beast in 1991. Photo: GifSoup The movie is based off of a Hans Christian Anderson story titled The Snow Queen, which was also the original title of the hit film before they changed it to Frozen. Photo: Tumblr Kristen Bell admitted that it had been a dream of hers to voice a Disney princess. She grew up watching The Little Mermaid and used to record herself singin


Mount Narodnaya is the highest point in which dividing range?

The Ural Mountains Subscribe To This Site's Feed The Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are probably the richest mountain range of their size in the world. These mountains are remarkable in the variety and amount of mineral wealth which they contain. Salt, silver and gold have been mined here since the 1500s. By the 1800s, the Ural region was famous for its gems and semiprecioius stones, which include emerald, beryl, amethyst, topaz and sapphire. Today, mining activities produce coal, iron, copper, gold, platinum, silver, nickel, aluminum, manganese, lead, zinc, magnesium, chromium, potash, salt, building stone, talc, diamonds, and soapstone. Oil is found west of the Ural area. The Ural Mountains extend for 1,500 miles in a north-south direction, from the Arctic Ocean to near the Aral Sea. Old map makers used this range to mark the continental boundary between Europe and Asia. Many maps continue to show the Urals as the natural division of the two continents, although not all geographers accept the mountains as the boundary mark. These mountains are geologically old and have been worn down to rounded hills which are from 1,000 feet (305 m.) to 6,000 feet (1,829 m.) above sea level. The highest peak of the Ural Range is Mount Narodnaya at 6,214 feet (1,894 m.) in the northern part of the range. The Ural River rises on the eastern slopes of the southern Ural Mountains in Russia. The Ural flows generally south for about 1,570 miles and enters the Caspian Sea. The Urals are inhabited by animals typical of Siberia, such as elk, brown bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx. Some of the tree species to be found here are Siberian fir, Siberian pine, Scots pine, Siberian spruce, Norway spruce and Siberian larch, as well as Silver and Downy birches.


What first started appearing in hotel rooms in 1908?

Why Are There Gideon Bibles in Hotel Rooms?  | Mental Floss Why Are There Gideon Bibles in Hotel Rooms? Like us on Facebook © William Whitehurst/Corbis Because the Gideons put them there! The Gideon Bible is not some special version or translation of the Bible that hotels really like (the books are usually plain old King James Versions); they're named for the group that distributes them. Gideons International got its start in 1898, when two traveling businessmen, John H. Nicholson and Samuel E. Hill, arrived at the crowded Central Hotel in Boscobel, Wisconsin, for the night. The two had never met, but there was only one double room left, so they decided to share it. The men got to talking and found they shared a common faith and had both toyed with the idea of creating an evangelical association for Christian businessmen. They decided to give it a shot together. They called a meeting the following year for men who were interested in joining together for “mutual recognition, personal evangelism, and united service for the Lord.” Only one other person showed up to that meeting—William J. Knights, who suggested they name their organization after Gideon, an Old Testament judge who led a small band of men to defeat a much larger army. As the group expanded in its first few years, most of the new members were men who frequently traveled for work and spent many of their nights in hotel rooms. They wondered how they might be more effective witnesses for Christ on the road, and hit upon the idea of providing Bibles to hotels. They could be used not only by the Gideons’ members as they traveled around the country, but also borrowed by other guests in need of them. They started with the Superior Hotel in Superior, Montana, then set out to put a Bible in every hotel room in America. Since 1908, they’ve distributed more than 1.7 billion Bibles, expanding beyond the U.S. to more than 190 other countries. Passing Them Out The Gideons don’t go room to room themselves, slipping the books in nightstands like Bible elves. When a hotel opens, local Gideons members will present a Bible to the hotel's general manager in a small ceremony and then give enough books for each room and some extras to the housekeeping staff for distribution. In addition to hotel rooms, the Gideons also give Bibles to military bases, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and to students on college campuses. Each Bible handed out is free of charge, and the project is funded entirely by donations to the group. The Gideons will also replace any books that go missing or get worn out, and the group says that the books have a six-year life expectancy, on average. They don’t get bent out of shape when people ignore the “thou shalt not steal” rule when it comes to the Bibles, either. They’d rather you just take the book if you need it that badly. Based on the success of the Gideons’ Bible project -- the group’s own statistics claim 25% of the people who check into a hotel room will read the Bible placed there -- other religious groups have begun distributing their own free literature to hotels. The Marriott hotel chain, founded by a Mormon, places the The Book of Mormon in many of its rooms, and many hotels also offer Buddhist, Hindu, Christian Scientist or Scientologist books along with the standard Gideon Bible.


Who wrote “Tree and Leaf” and “Farmer Giles of Ham”?

Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien Books by J.R.R.Tolkien - Farmer Giles of Ham Short Description: Farmer Giles of Ham did not look        like a hero. He was fat and red bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable        life. Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered        on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to     scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero! His reputation     spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the     dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected     to do battle with it! Editions: Originally published by Allen and Unwin in 1949 (2nd ed. 1976, 3rd ed.     1983) and by Houghton Mifflin in 1950 (2nd Amer. ed 1978); Many editions are currently available, including the special 50th anniversary    editions;


Which item of athletics equipment weighs 7.26 kilograms for men?

Equipment Used in Track & Field | LIVESTRONG.COM Equipment Used in Track & Field by JAMES PATTERSON Last Updated: Dec 17, 2015 James Patterson James Patterson specializes in health and wellness topics, having written and produced material for the National Institutes of Health, the President's Cancer Panel and an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame company. He is also a former sportswriter with writing experience in basketball, baseball, softball, golf and other popular sports. Much equipment is needed for track and field. Photo Credit Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Overview If you’ve ever competed in or watched a track-and-field event, you might not have realized just how much work and preparation goes into putting it all together. In addition to getting the athletes and events organized, officials have to worry about the various pieces of equipment necessary to conduct a track-and-field meet. Starting Blocks Starting blocks serve as one of the most important pieces of equipment for track events of 400 meters and shorter, according to USA Track and Field. Officials use starting blocks not as an aid to runners, but as a means for protecting the surface of the track. Most starting blocks consist of foot pads that runners can adjust based on their preferred starting position. Hurdles Hurdles is a specific track event that combines the skill of running with the ability to jump over stationary objects. USA Track and Field regulates not only the height of the hurdles for different events, but the space in between the individual hurdles. Hurdle heights range anywhere between .84 meters for women’s events to 1.067 meters for men’s events, according to USA Track and Field. In men’s 110-meter competition, the distance between hurdles is 9.14 meters, up from 8.5 meters in the women’s 100-meter event. Discus The discus event features the use of a rounded disc, challenging competitors to see who can throw the object the farthest. Like other events, equipment regulations specify the size and weight and makeup of the discus. Rules specify the discus be made of wood or other similar material with a metal rim, and may be either solid material or hollow. The weight specifications range anywhere between .75 and 2 kilograms, depending on the competitor’s preference, but shall have an outside diameter ranging between 166 and 221 millimeters. Javelin It might seem just like a long stick with a pointy end, but track-and-field regulations specify that the javelin weigh between 400 and 800 grams, with a minimum length of 750 millimeters and a maximum length of 1060 millimeters. Rules stipulate that the javelin must be made of metal or other similar material, with three main parts: the head, shaft and cord grip to aid the player in throwing. Shot Put The shot put is an event that requires players to throw a large metal ball as far as possible down the field. The ball, known as the “shot,” is made of solid metal and may have a latex covering on the outside to assist competitors with their grip. For men’s competition, the shot weighs 7.26 kilograms. For women, the shot weighs 4 kilograms. Related Searches Lose Weight. Feel Great Change your life with MyPlate by LIVESTRONG.COM GOAL Gain 2 pounds per week Gain 1.5 pounds per week Gain 1 pound per week Gain 0.5 pound per week Maintain my current weight Lose 0.5 pound per week Lose 1 pound per week Lose 1.5 pounds per week Lose 2 pounds per week GENDER


Who wrote the recent historical novel The King’s Curse?

The King's Curse - Philippa Gregory Philippa Gregory Established historian & writer. International No 1 best seller. Signup to Philippa's latest news and get updates of her upcoming releases. Name... The King's Curse The Cousins’ War Series This is the story of deposed royal Margaret Pole, and her unique view of King Henry VIII’s stratospheric rise to power in Tudor England. Margaret Pole spends her young life struggling to free her brother, arrested as a child, from the Tower of London. The Tower – symbol of the Tudor usurpation of her family’s throne – haunts Margaret’s dreams until the day that her brother is executed on the orders of Henry VII. Regarded as yet another threat to the volatile King Henry VII’s claim to the throne, Margaret is buried in marriage to a steady and kind Tudor supporter – Sir Richard Pole, governor of Wales. But Margaret’s quiet, hidden life is changed forever by the arrival of Arthur, the young Prince of Wales, and his beautiful bride, Katherine of Aragon, as Margaret soon becomes a trusted advisor and friend to the honeymooning couple. Margaret’s destiny, as an heiress to the Plantagenets, is not for a life in the shadows. Tragedy throws her into poverty and rebellion against the new royal family, luck restores her to her place at court where she becomes the chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine and watches the dominance of the Spanish queen over her husband, and her fall. As the young king becomes increasingly paranoid of rivals he turns his fearful attention to Margaret and her royal family. Amid the rapid deterioration of the Tudor court, Margaret must choose whether her allegiance is to the increasingly tyrannical king, Henry VIII, or to her beloved queen and princess. Caught between the old world and the new, Margaret has to find her own way and hide her knowledge of an old curse on all the Tudors, which is slowly coming true . . . Philippa Gregory Behind the Book Released in 2014 This is a novel which changed its nature, content and significance from when I started research until publication. Right up until the last stage of copy editing I was revising and adding material and characters to this dark story. I started it, thinking that it would be a relatively simple telling of the tragic story of Margaret Pole – daughter of George Duke of Clarence and Isabel Neville. George was the brother of Edward IV, probably drowned in a vat of Malmsey wine for treason against Edward and Queen Elizabeth. As the book progressed I discovered that Margaret was a central figure in the Tudor court, and probably actively involved in the endless conspiracies against Henry VIII and his advisors. This hidden rebellion reached its peak in the uprising of the North called the Pilgrimage of Grace. The pilgrims won their aims of defending the Roman Catholic traditions and the return of the traditional advisors, but Henry reneged on his promises and sent his troops for a terrible persecution to men who held a royal pardon. Margaret, and her entire family, came under suspicion too and this novel moved far from the template of a persecuted heroine and became the story of a merciless murder of a family. Margaret's betrayer, and her defenders all come under the gaze of a king who was increasingly frightened and, I believe delusional. It's been a chilling and powerful book to write and the image of Henry VIII, composer of 'Greensleeves' beloved of primary school history, will never be the same again for me. He was a serial killer and this book traces his steps towards psychosis. The book opens in 1499 England is under a Tudor king. Henry VII has two sons with Elizabeth of York which should have secured his line, yet his court is still filled with fear and suspicion. Plantagenet is a dangerous name to carry and the heiress Margaret Pole is swiftly married off to a staunch Tudor supporter, but her brother Edward's claim cannot be ignored. Henry executes him on Tower Hill, leaving Margaret to face a lifetime of uncertainty. Visit the Family Tree The King's Curse – Chapter One Reviews “The queen of historical fictio