What name is given to a stone anchor and also colloquially to a Leading Seaman in the Royal Navy?

The Royal Navy in 1905 the Royal Navy in 1905 'knots an hour' [July 22nd 2009] On introducing A Fleet in Being we looked briefly at the state of the Navy in 1897-98, when Kipling was the guest of Captain Bayly in HMS Pelorus in the Channel Squadron, and we mentioned some of the changes which lay immediately ahead (section headed �Some General Comments in the first page, �INTRODUCTION�). These were largely due to two admirals who quickened the tempo of naval competition, Alfred von Tirpitz in Germany, and John Arbuthnot Fisher in Britain. The year 1905, which is approximately the mid-point of the appearance of the Pyecroft stories, and the year following Fisher�s appointment as First Sea Lord, when many of his innovations were in full blast, seems a convenient intermediate stage to consider how these were affecting the fleet. It may have been gathered that Fisher in his lifetime was always, and has remained, a controversial figure. The �Reader�s Guide� is not the place to discuss him in detail, and even a tentative assessment of his work is best left to our notes on Sea Warfare (1916) when they can be judged by the test of war. [In the event, Admiral Brock seems not to have commented on Fisher�s legacy in the Sea Warfare notes. This Editor would merely observe that, although it is held in some quarters that Fisher�s rivalry with von Tirpitz was a major contributory cause of the tension which ultimately led to World War I, a reading of the reports from the four Naval Attach�s in Berlin, 1906-1914 (Navy Records Society Naval Intelligence from Germany, Scolar Press, 2007) shows that some sections of German society were bent on war � see the ORG remarks below. If that point of view is accepted, then Fisher was, indeed, responsible for Britain�s ultimate victory at sea.] Here we merely refer to some of his changes which were reflected, directly or indirectly, in the Pyecroft stories. The international situation Admiral Tirpitz, with the enthusiastic backing of his Emperor, the mercurial Wilhelm II, was the driving and directing force behind the German Navy Acts of 1898 and 1900 designed to raise the efficient but modest German Navy to first-class status. With other factors, including violent anti-British feeling during the Boer War (1899-1902), a good deal of ominous Pan-Germanic literature and the German government�s refusal to consider an alliance except on terms that guaranteed Germany a free hand and the hegemony of Europe, this convinced Fisher that Germany was now the most probable enemy. In 1898, we had nearly gone to war with France over Fashoda: now, the entente cordiale had made her a friend, if not quite an ally, and an uproarious visit of the French fleet to Portsmouth in 1905 supplied some of the background for �The Horse Marines�. The material state of the Navy Tirpitz, a brilliant naval administrator, was later described by Churchill as a �sincere, wrong-headed, purblind old Prussian�, because he completely misjudged British reaction to his navy-building. Britain had not too much objection to the grabbing of colonies in Africa and elsewhere, but the new German navy went beyond what was needed for their protection. Instead of being cowed, or at the least acquiescent, they took up the challenge, with Fisher well to the fore. Soon after he became the First Sea Lord on 21 October 1904, he set about concentrating naval strength at home. A first step was the paying off of a number of smaller ships (like Judson�s gunboat) on foreign stations, which were mainly employed in showing the flag and what was sometimes called �consular duty�, a comfort to merchants and missionaries, but of slender fighting value in war. Our defensive treaty with Japan in 1902, followed by her decisive defeat of the Russian fleet in 1905, enabled Fisher to recall a number of ships from the China station � in particular the two battleships which had been the two �ships of force� on the China station: thereafter, until HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sent to Singapore in 1941, the China squadron consisted of cruisers. This


Who starred in the title role of the boxing movie 'The Cinderella Man'?

Cinderella Man (2005) - 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 The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 25 titles created 28 Dec 2010 a list of 35 titles created 30 Sep 2011 a list of 22 titles created 21 Jan 2013 a list of 43 titles created 31 Jan 2013 a list of 37 titles created 16 Mar 2013 Search for " Cinderella Man " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     3     Oscars. Another    16 wins & 40 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the American populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, ... Written by Sujit R. Varma When America was on its knees, he brought us to our feet. See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 3 June 2005 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $18,320,205        (USA) (3 June 2005) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia In reality after Max Baer had killed Frankie Campbell in the ring, he stayed by his side for 30 minutes, waiting for the ambulance to arrive, and spent time with him and his family at the hospital, telling Frankie's wife how sorry he was. The next day he was pronounced dead, after hearing this Max Baer broke down in tears. See more » Goofs In a shot of Joe Gould sitting in his car, you can clearly see the leaves of a palm tree reflected in the automobile's window. This scene takes place in the New York/New Jersey area, where there are no palm trees. See more » Quotes See more » Crazy Credits Before the title appears the following: "In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock." - Damon Runyon (1936) See more » Connections James J. Braddock: Gladiator of the Great Depression 3 June 2005 | by lavatch (Twin Cities, Minnesota) – See all my reviews "Cinderella Man" deserves to be placed alongside other great biographical films dealing with the lives and times of great boxers. Such films include "Raging Bull," "The Joe Louis Story," "Ali," "The Hurricane," and "Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story." These films share in common not just a documentary-like approach to boxing or a superficial biopic. They also portray the human side of a modern gladiator and the culture that produced him. In the case of "Cinderella Man," we are given a detailed and heart-rending portrait of the Great Depression in American. The story of the gentleman pugilist James J. Braddock is the backdrop to the larger drama of Americans' struggle in the 1930s. Russell Crowe provides a brilliant interpretation of Braddock, capturing the decency of a man whose career as a boxer would appear to have peaked at just the wrong time prior to the Crash of


Give a year in the life of the scientist Nicolaus Copernicus.

The Scientists: Nicolas Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Copernicus is said to be the founder of modern astronomy. He was born in Poland, 1 and eventually was sent off to Cracow University, there to study mathematics and optics; at Bologna, canon law. Returning from his studies in Italy, Copernicus, through the influence of his uncle, was appointed as a canon in the cathedral of Frauenburg where he spent a sheltered and academic life for the rest of his days. Because of his clerical position, Copernicus moved in the highest circles of power; but a student he remained. For relaxation Copernicus painted and translated Greek poetry into Latin. His interest in astronomy gradually grew to be one in which he had a primary interest. His investigations were carried on quietly and alone, without help or consultation. He made his celestial observations from a turret situated on the protective wall around the cathedral, observations were made "bare eyeball," so to speak, as a hundred more years were to pass before the invention of the telescope. In 1530, Copernicus completed and gave to the world his great work De Revolutionibus , which asserted that the earth rotated on its axis once daily and traveled around the sun once yearly: a fantastic concept for the times. Up to the time of Copernicus the thinkers of the western world believed in the Ptolemiac theory that the universe was a closed space bounded by a spherical envelope beyond which there was nothing. Claudius Ptolemy, an Egyptian living in Alexandria, at about 150 A.D., gathered and organized the thoughts of the earlier thinkers. (It is to be noted that one of the ancient Greek astronomers, Aristarchus, did have ideas similar to those more fully developed by Copernicus but they were rejected in favour of the geocentric or earth-centered scheme as was espoused by Aristotle .) Ptolemy's findings were that the earth was a fixed, inert, immovable mass, located at the center of the universe, and all celestial bodies, including the sun and the fixed stars, revolved around it. It was a theory that appealed to human nature. It fit with the casual observations that a person might want to make in the field; and second, it fed man's ego. Copernicus was in no hurry to publish his theory, though parts of his work  were circulated among a few of the astronomers that were giving the matter  some thought; indeed, Copernicus' work might not have ever reached  the printing press if it had not been for a young man who sought out the  master in 1539. George Rheticus was a 25 year old German mathematics professor who was attracted to the 66 year old cleric, having read one of his papers. Intending to spend a few weeks with Copernicus, Rheticus ended up staying as a house guest for two years, so fascinated was he with Copernicus and his theories. Now, up to this time, Copernicus was reluctant to publish, -- not so much that he was concerned with what the church might say about his novel theory ( De Revolutionibus was placed on the Index in 1616 and only removed in 1835), but rather because he was a perfectionist and he never thought, even after working on it for thirty years, that his complete work was ready, -- there were, as far as Copernicus was concerned, observations to be checked and rechecked. (Interestingly, Copernicus' original manuscript, lost to the world for 300  years, was located in Prague in the middle of the 19th century; it shows  Copernicus' pen was, it would appear, continually in motion with revision  after revision; all in Latin as was the vogue for scholarly writings in  those days.) Copernicus died in 1543 and was never to know what a stir his work had  caused. It went against the philosophical and religious beliefs that had  been held during the medieval times. Man, it was believed (and still  believed by some) was made by God in His image, man was the next thing to  God, and, as such, superior, especially in his best part, his soul, to  all creatures, indeed this part was not even part of the natural world  (a philosophy which has proved disas


In which Dickens novel do the characters Thomas Traddles and James Steerforth appear?

David Copperfield Summary 58-64 You can read the full text of David Copperfield online by clicking here . Many elements of the novel were inspired by events that occurred to the author, and so this work can be considered an autobiographical novel of the life of the great nineteenth-century writer. David Copperfield is also considered an industrial novel, because it reflects the poverty experienced during the Industrial Revolution, and the widespread exploitation of women and children in factories. The first edition of David Copperfield was illustrated by Phiz , one of the most important illustrators of the books by Charles Dickens. David Copperfield Plot Summary David Copperfield's father dies before his birth, and David grows up without the benefit of a father figure. David finds support in his mother and their housekeeper, Peggotty. David's mother, however, feels the need to have a husband and then marries Mr. Murdstone, a stern and insensitive man, and also welcomes into their home the sister of Mr. Murdstone. The sister, David's step-aunt, proves even more insensitive than her brother. Both seek to remove David from his family send him to boarding school. There, David gets to know Steerforth, a fellow student who will become his greatest friend and companion, as well as the stern headmaster, Creakle. Returning from school, David finds a new little brother and a mother oppressed by her husband. Eventually, David's mother dies and David is sent off to forced labor by his step-family. During this period, David stays with the Micawber family and develops a deep friendship with them. Mr. Micawber is unable to look after the household expenses and goes into debt, at which point David decides to run away from London. After many adventures he reaches Dover, where is his aunt, Betsey Trotwood, lives. The aunt and her roommate, Mr. Dick, welcome David and pay for David to study law at Canterbury, where David rents a room in the house of a lawyer named Wickfield. There, David develops a sincere friendship with Wickfield's daughter, Agnes, a sweet and good comforter. After completing his studies David articles at the law firm of Spenlow & Jorkins and meets Spenlow's daughter, Miss Dora, eventually falling in love. David renews his friendship with Steerforth, who eventually reveals himself as a treacherous and amoral traitor. David becomes a parliamentary reporter and marries Dora Spenlow during this period. The marriage turns out to be happy, and David began to be appreciated as a writer for some of his works, but after a few years his wife dies. This causes great pain to the young man, who turns to Agnes, his support in times of grief. In doing so, David discovers the virtues of Agnes, whom he had always considered a sister, and begins to feel a strong affection for her. However, the slippery and treacherous Uriah Heep, Wickfield's administrator, is also attracted to Agnes and is determined to marry her. To achieve his goal, Uriah Heep almost ruins Wickfield financially in hopes that he will submit and consent to the marriage, but is unmasked, thanks to the constant work of Micawber, who had since been hired by Uriah, as well as Traddles, another one of David's school friends. At the end of the book, David marries Agnes, who was always secretly in love with him. Main Characters in David Copperfield David Copperfield The novel's protagonist. After spending a happy childhood with her mother and the servant Peggotty, David Copperfield is forced by her stepfather to attend boarding school and then sent to work hard in the sweat shops of industrial England. He seeks refuge from his aunt Betsey, studies at Canterbury and is taken in by the lawyer Wickfield. He then starts an internship at the law firm of Spenlow & Jorkins, marries Dora, daughter of the owner, who unfortunately dies. After a period of depression, David experiences literary fortune and marries Agnes Wickfield. David has many nicknames: Steerforth calls him "Daisy", Dora calls him "Doady", Aunt Betsey calls him a "Trot", the diminutive of "Betsey Trotwood Copperfie


Which well known film and TV actress was born Joyce Frankenberg in 1951?

Jane Seymour biography, birth date, birth place and pictures Email Print Jane Seymour is an English actress well-known for her roles as the Bond girl in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, the 1990s American television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and its tele film sequels. Born Joyce Penelope Wilhemina Frankenberg on February 15, 1951 in Wimbledon, England, Seymour is best known for her performances in made-for-television dramas. Seymour earned considerable popular acclaim for her portrayal of Dr. Michaela Quinn, a Boston physician who moves to the post-Civil War frontier, on the hit CBS series Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman. Seymour, the eldest of three daughters, was raised on the outskirts of London. Her father, John Frankenberg, was a Polish obstetrician and her mother, Mieke, a former Red Cross nurse. Her first love was ballet and she trained rigorously toward a career in that field. She made her professional debut at the age of 13 with the London Festival Ballet. She then entered the Arts Educational Trust to receive additional instruction. Three years later, after a performance with the Kirov Ballet, Seymour suffered knee injuries that effectively ended her dancing career. She turned to the theater, renaming herself after King Henry VIII's third wife, the only survivor of her husband's penchant for beheading his brides. At the age of 20, she was cast in the James Bond film Live and Let Die as Solitaire, the prototypical 007 ingénue. The performance earned her continual television and film work, much of it mainstream fare, including appearances on episodic programs such as McCloud and Battlestar Galactica. Her performance in the 1976 miniseries Captains and the Kings earned her an Emmy nomination and established her reputation as ‘Queen of the Miniseries’. When it premiered in 1993, Dr. Quinn was largely dismissed by critics as too hokey for American viewers. However, the show attracted 22 million viewers at its peak, and led its Saturday-night time slot. Dr. Quinn ran for six seasons and, following the show’s cancellation, Seymour reprised her role in several made-for-television movies. Seymour has teamed up with current husband James Keach for several projects, including a production company called Catfish Productions. The two have also authored a series of children's books. In the spring of 2002, Seymour debuted her own clothing line, the Jane Seymour Signature Collection. Later that year, Seymour signed a deal to develop and sell an exclusive home products and children's clothing line to Saks Fifth Avenue. Seymour married Michael Attenborough, son of famed British director Sir Richard Attenborough, when she was 20. The marriage was short lived, and in 1977, Seymour married again, this time to businessman Geoffrey Planer. After a year, the couple divorced. In 1981, Seymour wed her then-business manager, David Flynn. The marriage produced two children, Katie and Sean, but the couple divorced in 1992. Seymour met actor-director Keach, in 1992. The two wed in May of 1993. Seymour gave birth to twins in 1996, bringing the family total to six (including stepson Kalen Keach and stepdaughter Jenny Flynn). The family owns residences in Malibu, California and Bath, England. Books * Jane Seymour's Guide to Romantic Living (1986) * This One 'N That One: Yum! The Tale of Two Cookies (1998) with James Keach * This One 'N That One: Splat! The Tale of the Colorful Cat (1998) with James Keach * This One 'N That One: Boing! No Bouncing on the Bed (1999) * Two At A Time: Having Twins - The Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth (2001) * Remarkable Changes: Turning Life's Challenges Into Opportunities (2003) * Making Yourself At Home: Finding Your Style and Puttin it All Together (2007) * Open Hearts: If Your Heart is Open it Can Never Stay Broken (2008)


Which city was selected in 2009 as the venue for the 2016 Olympic games?

Rio Olympic Games: 'Super bacteria' discovered in Rio's waters as Olympics near - CNN.com 'Super bacteria' discovered in Rio's waters as Olympics near By Flora Charner, CNN Updated 7:17 PM ET, Tue July 5, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED Super bacteria found on Rio beaches, Olympic venues 02:17 Story highlights Bacteria is coming from local sewage and could affect water sport competitions Athlete says beach water "feels like there's some alien enemy entering your face" Rio de Janeiro (CNN) A group of Brazilian scientists has detected a drug-resistant bacteria growing off some of Rio de Janeiro's most stunning beaches, in research being published a month before the city hosts the 2016 Olympic Games. According to lead researcher Renata Picao, the "super bacteria" entered the city's waterways when sewage coming from local hospitals got channeled into the bay. "We have been looking for 'super bacteria' in coastal waters during a one-year period in five beaches," Picao told CNN during a visit to her lab. "We found that the threats occur in coastal waters in a variety of concentrations and that they are strongly associated with pollution." The samples were collected between 2013 and 2014. The superbug found was carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE. Picao said there is no reason to believe the levels have changed because raw sewage continues to flow into many waterways. She said the next step is to test the impact these bacteria can have when humans come in contact with them in coastal waters. Sailboats sail in the polluted Guanabara Bay, venue site of the Olympic sailing events. Read More MUST WATCH Sailing into the Olympic Games in Rio 01:56 The news comes as Rio prepares to host hundreds of thousands of athletes and tourists during next month's Summer Olympics. Among the beaches flagged were Flamengo and Botafogo, which border the bay where Olympic sailors are scheduled to compete. "It's a nice sailing area but every time you get some water in your face, it feels like there's some alien enemy entering your face," German Paralympic sailor Heiko Kroger said during a recent visit to Rio. "I keep my nose and my lips closed." Kroger believes the super bacteria may have caused a severe skin infection in one of his teammates during recent training. 'I don't take my children to these beaches' JUST WATCHED MUST WATCH Body parts found near Rio summer Olympics site 01:56 Picao said she believes the city's fragile sanitation infrastructure is responsible for the presence of the super bacteria. "This bacteria colonizes the intestine and it goes along with feces to the hospital sewage," Picao said. "We believe that hospital sewage goes into municipal sewage and gets to the Guanabara Bay or to other rivers and finally gets to the beach." According to Rio's water utility, Cedae, the criteria established by the World Health Organization have been followed. "Fifty-one percent of the city's sewage is now treated," production director Edes de Oliveira told CNN. "Seven years ago it was only 11%." A new sewage plant that opened in May in the western part of the city will serve about 430,000 residents. When Rio made its bid to host the Summer Games back in 2009, it promised to clean up the polluted waterways and connect 80% of homes to the sewage system. Despite concerns, neither Picao nor international Olympic authorities recommend moving the sailing venue. Despite health concerns and it being only a month until the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games, neither Picao nor international Olympic authorities recommend moving the sailing venue. "I wouldn't say to change the venues because we don't know the risks yet," Picao said. "We are making this alert because if athletes get infected there is a chance this bacteria is multiresistant and the physicians should know about this." The other beaches that tested positive for the bacteria were Leblon and Ipanema, which are very popular among tourists and locals alike. "I don't take my children to these beaches," Picao said. "


Gymnophobia - Fear of Nudity Gymnophobia By Lisa Fritscher - Reviewed by a board-certified physician. Updated July 02, 2015 Gymnophobia, or the fear of nudity, is a highly personalized phobia. Some people with this fear are afraid only of being naked in public, as is the case in communal showers or changing rooms. However, some people also fear being naked while they're with their partner or even when they're on their own. Others fear being naked alone as well. Many people with gymnophobia are unable to participate in sexual activities, and may develop a more generalized fear of sex  that stems from their gymnophobia. In extreme cases, this fear can even lead to a phobia of bathing or showering. Some people are comfortable with their own nakedness, but fear the nudity of others. What Causes Gymnophobia? Gymnophobia can have many different causes. Those who have been through a sexual trauma are certainly at increased risk for the phobia, partially because they feel especially vulnerable when naked or they experience nudity as a triggering event . A fear of nudity (or, more commonly, a fear of sex) can also be brought about by being raised in a conservative culture or religion that frowns on nudity and sexual expression. Children and young teens may also develop this fear if they are bullied or shamed for some reason related to their bodies, for example, if they are developing more or less rapidly than their peers. Gymnophobia is sometimes related to other anxieties as well, such as the fear of vulnerability or the fear of intimacy. It may also be linked to body dysmorphic disorder , social anxiety , and other conditions that cause people to be unusually critical of themselves. Lastly, having surgical scars or other disfigurements can cause increased shame of one's body that can easily develop into gymnophobia. Coping With Gymnophobia Many people with gymnophobia find that simple adjustments help them to keep their fears at bay. For example, they may refuse to shop in stores that have communal dressing rooms, they can skip the shower after a workout, and they may have sex with the lights off. For mild to moderate gymnophobia, this can be all that's required to keep the condition from disrupting their life. Over time, however, the fear can worsen, and gymnophobic persons can find themselves changing an increasingly long list of activities in order to prevent showing their bodies. It's when gymnophobia is having a profoundly disruptive effect on a person's life - for example, they cease to bathe - that it is necessary to take action. Gymnophobia, like all phobias, responds well to a variety of treatment methods. Depending on your therapist 's school of thought, you may be encouraged to probe your past to determine the root cause of your fear. Or you may simply learn techniques for overcoming your current fearful thoughts. Whichever path you take, overcoming gymnophobia takes time and effort, but the rewards are well worth the trouble. Source: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5™ (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. Continue Reading


Buried in neither Westminster nor Windsor, where is the tomb of Edward II?

Kings and Queens of England - death and disposal. Kings and Queens of England - death and disposal. Kings and Queens of England - death and disposal. I'm Lynne Quarrell and I'm doing some programmes dealing with the Kings and Queens of England from the Norman Conquest on. I thought it might be interesting to do a short article on what happened to them afterwards. Most got a good send off but the preliminaries could be messy. You may know that the corpses of traitors were cut up and spread around the country as a warning but if you thought that kings and queens would be immune to such handling but you'd be wrong although the motivation was different.   It was usual for Kings and Queens to 'Lie in State' not least so you knew they were really dead but this presented a problem as like everyone else they tended to go off, especially in warm weather. When they were inconsiderate enough to die abroad and still wanted to be buried in England that was a real problem. Roads could be virtually impassable in wet weather and it could be weeks before you got favourable wins to cross the Channel. Henry II didn't get to be buried where he wanted but was hastily laid to rest in Fontevraud Abbey for just this reason. He probably wasn't too pleased when his wife, Eleanor, joined him as in the later years of their marriage they hated each other. It's a nice place though and well worth seeing if you're staying in the area.   To give time to arrange a worthy funeral, or just get them home, drastic measures had to be employed. You're probably aware that the Egyptians mummified their dead having discovered from sand burials that drying out was a good way to preserve them. This developed into a process in which the internal organs were removed and placed in canopic jars in case the owner wanted them later. The heart, believed to be the essence of the person was left in place but the brain, to which they attached no importance, was removed through the nostrils using something like a crochet hook. Maybe that's why resurrected mummies in those horror films seem a bit lacking in higher reasoning. The body was then covered in a salt called natron, for 40 days until it had completely dried and carefully wrapped in linen and covered with a type of resin to seal away damp. Small items like fingers and toes were often lost but on the whole it so well that many are still around. There would be more except for the activities of tomb robbers and those who used powdered mummy in quack medicines.   People in the Middle Ages didn't know about the Egyptians but arrived at a similar process. They removed the internal organs but didn't bother with the salting although they must have known it to be effective as they used it on fish and meat, but in some ways they went further than the Egyptians. Of course these costly processes were only for the well to do. The rest had to fend for themselves.   The royal dead were carefully washed and dried and the internal organs removed. Long veins in the arms and legs were opened and drained of blood and dried and the body placed face down so that the back could be treated. Finally the body was anointed with oils, herbs and spices and placed in a coffin and sometimes wrapped in lead. The internal organs might receive separate burial at places with particular meaning.  Rouen Cathedral has the heart of Richard Ist while his bowels are at Challus where he died and the rest of his body at Fontevraud Abbey with his parents Henry II nd and Eleanor and other family members. The most extreme efforts at preservation is Henry V th who died campaign in France. His whose body was cut up and boiled and the flesh mixed with spices and placed in a jar to preserve it for shipment back to England although churches in both Paris and Rouen tried to lay claim. If you need all your bits for resurrection he's not going to be happy. No matter how radical the process it wasn't always reliable. Oliver Cromwell never had the title of king, although he ruled the country for several years but his embalmer certainly


In the Tour de France, which jersey is worn by the leader of the 'King of the Mountains' category?

Jerseys of the Tour de France Home > Events > Cycling > Tour de France > Jerseys Jerseys of the Tour de France In the Tour, a colored jersey is generally associated with each prize, and the current holder of the prize is required to wear the jersey when racing. The rider leading a classification at the end of a stage is required to wear the corresponding jersey during the next stage. Jerseys are awarded in a ceremony immediately following the stage. Where a single rider leads in the competition for more than one jersey, they wear the most prestigious jersey to which they are entitled, and the second-placed rider in each of the other classifications becomes entitled to wear the corresponding jersey. Yellow Jersey The yellow jersey, known in French as the maillot jaune, is worn by the overall time leader, and is the most prized jersey. It is awarded by calculating the total combined race time up to that point for each rider. The yellow jersey was first awarded in 1919 to make the race leader stand out. The color yellow was chosen because the pages of the race sponsor's magazine, L'Auto, were yellow. Green Jersey The green jersey, known in French as the maillot vert, is awarded to the cyclist with the highest number of sprint points. Points for this jersey are gained by the riders who finish first, second, etc., at the end of each stage. The number of points for each place and the number of riders rewarded varies depending on the type of stage as the flatter stages are more likely to result in a sprint finish. Flat stages give the winner 35 points down to 1 point for the 25th rider; medium mountain stages give the winner 25 points down to 1 point for the 20th rider; high mountain stages give the winner 20 points down to 1 point for the 15th rider. Points are also awarded for individual time trial stages: 15 for the winner down to 1 for the 10th rider. Additional points are available at intermediate sprint contests, usually occurring 2 or 3 times in each stage at pre-determined locations; currently 6, 4 and 2 points are available to the first 3 riders at each sprint. Polka Dot Jersey The winner of the King of the Mountain wears a white jersey with red dots (known as the maillot à pois rouges in French), which is commonly referred to as the "polka dot jersey". Although the best climber was first recognized in 1933 as the "King of the Mountain", the distinctive polka dot jersey was not introduced until 1975. The colors were decided by the then sponsor, Poulain Chocolate, to match a popular product. At the top of each climb in the Tour, there are points awarded for the riders who are first over the top. The climbs are divided into categories, from 1 to 4 based on their difficulty with 1 being the most difficult, measured as a function of their steepness and length. A fifth category, called Hors categorie (outside category) is formed by mountains even more difficult than those of the number 1 category. In 2004, the scoring system was changed so that the first rider over a fourth category climb was awarded 3 points while the first to complete a hors category climb would win 20 points. Further points over a fourth category climb are only for the top three places while on a hors category climb the top ten riders are rewarded. Also, beginning in 2004, the points scored on the final climb of the day were doubled if such a climb was at least a second category climb. White Jersey A lesser classification is that for the white jersey (known as the maillot blanc in French), which is like the yellow jersey, but only open for young riders (those who are less than 25 years old on January 1 of the year the Tour is ridden). Other (non-jersey) Awards There is a special award for the cyclist that shows the most "fighting spirit" as determined by a group of judges based on points awarded to riders who made particularly attacking moves that day. The rider with most points in total gets a white-on-red (instead of a black-on-white) identification number. Then there is a team classification which is determined


Savernake Forest is located in which English county?

Savernake Forest | forest, England, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Savernake Forest Savernake Forest, forest of beech covering about 4,000 ac (1,600 ha) on the chalk Downs in the county of Wiltshire , England . From the Norman Conquest (1066) until 1550 it was a major British royal hunting ground. Beeches in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, England. Cheesby In 1939 the woodland was leased to the state Forestry Commission. During World War II U.S. forces were encamped in Savernake Forest before the Normandy invasion. Learn More in these related articles: Read More External Links Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: November 20, 2016 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Savernake-Forest Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Who in Anglo-Saxon legend is the god of metal working?

EBK for Kids: Wayland the Smith, Anglo-Saxon God of Metalworking   Wayland was the Anglo-Saxon         god of metalworking. He does not appear in Anglo-Saxon literature .         However, pictures of him appear on the famous Anglo-Saxon ' Franks         Casket ' in the British Museum. There is also a famous         English landmark named after him and he appears in English         folklore. He was usually shown as a bearded         man with a bent leg, working in a forge. The Vikings told this story about         him: Wayland was famous throughout           Northern Europe and Scandinavia for the fabulously beautiful           metalwork and jewelry that he made. All the gods and kings           wanted to own it. Niduth, the King of Sweden,           decided he wanted to own everything Wayland made. So he sent           his soldiers to capture him. While they slept, Wayland and           his brother, Egil, were tied up and brought to the Royal           palace. Wayland was put to work on an island. To stop him           escaping, the King shattered his leg with his own sword. While Wayland made fantastic           things for the King, he also plotted his revenge. He had his brother catch wild           birds from whose feathers he made a pair of magic wings. Curious about his forge,           Wayland was visited by the King's sons. The smith-god killed           them and made their skulls into jewel-encrusted cups which           he gave to Niduth and his queen. When it was found that the           princes were missing, search parties were sent out across           the kingdom. Their sister, Princess Beahilda,           came searching on Wayland's island with her maidservant. He attacked           them. Then put on his magic wings and           flew off across the North Sea. English legend says that he         eventually landed in Southern England. He set up home on the         Berkshire Downs and was thought to have built a stone chambered         house for himself. It is still         known as ' Wayland's         Smithy '. However, like things named after Woden ,         it is really prehistoric. It is a chambered burial mound.


In the Old Testament, who lived in the land of Uz?

Where was Job's Land of Uz? - YouTube Where was Job's Land of Uz? Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 12, 2012 Where was the Land of Uz where Job lived the Old Testament book of Job? Was the Behemoth written about really a Dinosaur? Category When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next The Book of Job Explained - Duration: 44:58. InspiringPhilosophy 244,173 views 44:58 The Bible: Job - Duration: 28:57. ProclaimHisWord 248,823 views 28:57 New 5:01 GOCC Presents... Job's Ethnicity - Duration: 39:55. Judah's Back 8,484 views 39:55 #2. O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee. - Duration: 32:26. GMSCampHolland4 X 26 views 32:26 84. Sabbath School Study Hour TV: "The End of Job’s Story" (Complete) PBMC - Duration: 58:52. BibleTruth101 9,102 views 58:52


What is the lowest number greater than 1 that is both a square and a cube of two different whole numbers?

Multiples_factors_and_powers return to top Motivation Multiplication and division of whole numbers throw up many surprising things. This module encourages multiplicative thinking about numbers, and introduces ideas that are essential skills in fractions and algebra. The ideas of this module are presented in purely arithmetical form, and no algebra is used except in some remarks that look forward to later work. The only numbers in the module are whole numbers, apart from the final paragraphs, where fractions are used so that the fifth index law can be presented in a more satisfactory form. Students first meet the distinction between odd numbers and even numbers in early primary school, but it is useful everywhere in mathematics. Even numbers are multiples of 2, and more generally, multiples arise throughout mathematics and everyday life. The mass of a stack of bricks is a multiple of the mass of one brick. The number of pages in a packet of notebooks is a multiple of the number of pages in one notebook. The factors of a number can be displayed using rectangular arrays. Some numbers, such as 30, can arise in many different ways as a product, 30 = 1 × 30 = 2 × 15 = 3 × 10 = 5 × 6 = 2 × 3 × 5, whereas a number such as 31 can only be written trivially as the product 31 = 1 × 31. This idea leads to the classification of numbers greater than 1 as either prime or composite, and to a listing of all the factors of a number. There are several groups of well-known divisibility tests that can check whether a number is a factor without actually performing the division. These tests greatly simplify the listing of factors of numbers. Repeated addition leads to multiplication. Repeated multiplication in turn leads to powers, and manipulating powers in turn relies on five index laws. Powers are introduced in this module, together with four of the five index laws. We are used to comparing numbers in terms of their size. The highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple (LCM) allow us to compare numbers in terms of their factors and multiples. For example, when we look at 30 and 12, we see that they are both multiples of 6, and that 6 is the greatest factor common to both numbers. We also see that 60 is a multiple of both numbers, and that 60 is the lowest common multiple of them (apart from 0). The HCF and LCM are essential for fractions and later for algebra. and we can illustrate this using arrays with two rows. 10 = 5 + 5 11 = 5 + 5 + 1 The array representing the even number 10 has the dots divided evenly into two equal rows of 5, but the array representing the odd number 11 has an extra odd dot left over. When we write out the whole numbers in order, the even and odd numbers alternate, starting with 0, which is an even number because 0 + 0 = 0. This pattern occurs in all sorts of common situations: When we walk, we step left, right, left, right,… When music is written in double time, like the Australian National Anthem, the notes are alternately stressed, unstressed, stressed, unstressed,… Our time is alternately divided day, night, day, night,… The squares on each row or column of a chessboard are alternately black, white, black, white,… Indeed, our concept of the number 2 is so different from our conceptions of all other numbers that we even use different language. We divide a pie between two people, but among three people. We identify two alternatives, but three options. The word ‘doubt’ is related to the Latin ‘duo’, the word ‘two-faced’ means ‘liar’, and the traditional number of the devil is 2. EXERCISE 1 Students often come up with other possible definitions of even whole numbers: Zero is even, and after that, odd and even numbers alternate. An even number can be written as the sum of two equal whole numbers. An even number has remainder 0 after division by 2. What particular property of odd and even numbers does each illustrate? Adding and subtracting odd and even numbers There are several obvious facts about calculations with odd and even numbers that are very useful as an automatic check of calculations. First, addit


Who is chairing the 2009/10 Inquiry into the Iraq War?

Who is on the Iraq war inquiry committee? | UK news | The Guardian Who is on the Iraq war inquiry committee? Mark Tran profiles the six people conducting the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war Sir John Chilcot. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA Tuesday 24 November 2009 02.00 EST First published on Tuesday 24 November 2009 02.00 EST Sir John Chilcot A former Whitehall mandarin, Chilcot is a Cambridge graduate who retired from the civil service at the end of 1997 after seven years as the permanent undersecretary of state at the Northern Ireland Office. A career civil servant, he had previously served in a variety of posts in the Home Office, the Civil Service Department and the Cabinet Office, including private secretary appointments to the home secretaries Roy Jenkins, Merlyn Rees and Willie Whitelaw, and to the head of the civil service. The 70-year-old is also a former staff counsellor for the security and intelligence agencies. Chilcot is seen as a safe pair of hands – he was a member of the official Butler review into the use of intelligence in the run-up to the invasion of Iraq – but sceptics wonder whether he is too much of an establishment figure to rock the boat. Chilcot promised a "full and insightful" account of the decision-making process that took Britain to war, but at the same time stressed that the inquiry was not a court of law set up to determine issues of guilt and innocence. The committee's job, he said, was to "write the narrative in order to learn the lessons for the future". Sir Lawrence Freedman A distinguished academic, Freedman has written extensively on nuclear strategy and the cold war. His works include Deterrence, the official history of the Falklands campaign and, most recently, A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East. He has been the professor of war studies at King's College London since 1982. Before joining King's he held research appointments at Nuffield College, Oxford, the International Institute for Strategic Studies and the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). Freedman is credited with writing large parts of Tony Blair's speech in Chicago in 1999 which made the case for liberal military intervention. The academic later described the Bush administration's conduct of the war as "dysfunctional". Sir Martin Gilbert Before teaching history at Oxford University, Gilbert served in the army for two years. In 1968 he became Winston Churchill's official biographer, publishing six volumes on him and 12 volumes of documents. A prolific author, he has also written on the first and second world wars, a three-volume history of the 20th century and a book on Jerusalem. In 1985 and 1986 he was an NGO representative at the UN human rights commission in Geneva. He compared Blair and George Bush to Churchill and Roosevelt. Sir Roderic Lyne Lyne served as Britain's ambassador to Russia from 2000 to 2004. Prior to that he was Britain's representative to the World Trade Organisation, the UN and other international organisations in Geneva from 1997. He was private secretary to John Major for foreign affairs, defence and Northern Ireland from 1993 to 1996. Lyne is the deputy chairman of the Royal Institute of International Affairs; a governor of the Ditchley foundation, which holds conferences on international issues; a member of the board of governors of Kingston University; and a non-executive director of Peter Hambro Mining. Lady Prashar Born in Kenya, Usha Prashar was educated at Wakefield girls' high school and the universities of Leeds and Glasgow. She was awarded a CBE in 1994 and since 1999 has sat in the Lords as a cross-bencher. She was the First Civil Service Commissioner between 2000 and 2005, and from 1997 to 2000 was the executive chair of the parole board for England and Wales. She chairs the sub-committee on Lords' interests, and is a member of the privileges committee and the joint committee on human rights. For the inquiry she is considered a safe pair of hands. Margaret Aldred Secretary to the inquiry – the official who actually runs it – Aldred is a career civi


Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' are 4 concertos for which instrument?

Vivaldi, Antonio - The Four Seasons: 4 Concertos for Violin and Orchestra (Complete) - Violin and Piano - Peters | SHAR Music - sharmusic.com Vivaldi, Antonio - The Four Seasons: 4 Concertos for Violin and Orchestra (Complete) - Violin and Piano - Peters Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin . Vivaldi, Antonio - The Four Seasons: 4 Concertos for Violin and Orchestra (Complete) - Violin and Piano - Peters Item# 1635 106 Knowledge Base About This Item Though Antonio Vivaldi was an extremely prolific composer, writing over 500 concerti for various instruments, few of his compositions have had the kind of lasting notoriety attained by The Four Seasons. Undoubtedly his best-remembered work, this set of four violin concerti comes from a larger collection of 12 violin concerti entitled The Contest Between Harmony and Invention. Each concerto in The Four Seasons represents a different season of the year, and is based on an accompanying sonnet, speculated to have been written by Vivaldi himself. In addition to helping define the concerto form (three movements, fast-slow-fast), The Four Seasons also explored the boundaries of programmatic music: the concerti contain sections evoking barking dogs, singing birds, thunderstorms, and drunken farmers, among other things. This edition is complete, containing violin and piano reduction parts for all four seasons. It also contains a play-along MusicPartner CD. Features/Specs Title: The Four Seasons: 4 Concertos for Violin and Orchestra (Complete) Composer: Antonio Vivaldi


'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Yellow Submarine' first appeared on which Beatles album of 1966?

Eleanor Rigby | The Beatles Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Eleanor Rigby is a song by The Beatles , originally released on the 1966 album Revolver . The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney , although John Lennon claimed that "the first verse was his and the rest are basically mine." UK Promotional Poster. Pete Shotton, a close friend of Lennon who was present at the time, said "Though John (whose memory could be extremely erratic) was to take credit, in one of his last interviews, for most of the lyrics, my own recollection is that 'Eleanor Rigby' was one 'Lennon-McCartney' classic in which John's contribution was virtually nil." McCartney also says that Lennon helped on about "half a line." It remains one of The Beatles' most recognizable and unique songs, with a double string quartet arrangement by George Martin, and striking lyrics about loneliness. The song continued the transformation of the group, started in Rubber Soul, from a mainly pop-oriented act to a more serious and experimental studio band. It appeared in the Yellow Submarine animated movie. Later Paul McCartney released a second version with some parts added on as well as a mostly instrumental song,"Eleanor's Dream." Inspiration Edit As is true of many of McCartney's songs, the melody and first line of the song came to him as he was playing around on his piano. The name that came to him, though, was not Eleanor Rigby but Miss Daisy Hawkins. In 1966, McCartney recalled how he got the idea for his song: “ I was sitting at the piano when I thought of it. The first few bars just came to me, and I got this name in my head... 'Daisy Hawkins picks up the rice in the church'. I don't know why. I couldn't think of much more so I put it away for a day. Then the name Father McCartney came to me, and all the lonely people. But I thought that people would think it was supposed to be about my Dad sitting knitting his socks. Dad's a happy lad. So I went through the telephone book and I got the name McKenzie. ” Others believe that Father McKenzie refers to 'Father' Tommy McKenzie, who was the compere at Northwich Memorial Hall. McCartney originally imagined Daisy as a young girl, but anyone who cleaned up in churches would probably be older. If she were older, she might have missed not only the wedding she cleans up after but also her own. McCartney said he came up with the name Eleanor from actress Eleanor Bron, who had starred with the Beatles in the film "Help!". Rigby came from the name of a store in Bristol, Rigby & Evens Ltd, Wine & Spirit Shippers, that he noticed while seeing his then-girlfriend Jane Asher act in The Happiest Days Of Your Life. He recalled in 1984, "I just liked the name. I was looking for a name that sounded natural. Eleanor Rigby sounded natural."In the 1980s, a grave of an Eleanor Rigby was discovered in the graveyard of St. Peter's Parish Church in Woolton, Liverpool, and a few yards away from that, another tombstone with the last name McKenzie scrawled across it. During their teenage years, McCartney and Lennon spent time "sunbathing" there; within earshot distance of where the two had met for the first time during a fete in 1957. Many years later McCartney stated that the strange coincidence between reality and lyric could be a product of his subconsciousness, rather than being a meaningless fluke. The actual Eleanor Rigby was born in 1895 and lived in Liverpool, possibly in the suburb of Woolton, where she married a man named Thomas Woods. She died on 10 October 1939 at age 44, which, because 1940 was a leap year, was exactly one year to the day before Lennon was born. Whether this Eleanor was the inspiration for the song or not, her tombstone has become a landmark to Beatles fans visiting Liverpool. A digitized version was added to the 1995 music video for the Beatles' reunion song "Free as a Bird". Japanese Cover The Beatles finished off the song in the music room of John Lennon's home at Kenwood. John Lennon , George Harrison , Ringo Starr , and their friend Pete Shotton all listened to McCartney play his song through and contri


Who wrote the 2005 bestseller 'The Shadow of the Wind' set in post Spanish Civil War Barcelona?

The Shadow of the Wind : Carlos Ruiz Zafon : 9780753820254 The Shadow of the Wind Paperback US$8.00 US$12.64 You save US$4.64 Free delivery worldwide Add to basket Add to wishlist Description A stunning literary thriller in the tradition of Umberto Eco. The discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive...Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'cemetery of lost books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out 'La Sombra del Viento' by Julian Carax. But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from La Sombra del Viento, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax's work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind. A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love, and the places that obsession can lead. show more Product details 128                   x 194                   x 38mm | 379.99g Publication date Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) Publication City/Country English Language: Reading & Writing Skills Review quote A sensation across Europe... a page-turning mystery... a coming of age tale... And it's a hymn of praise to all the joys of reading, stylishly caught in Lucia Graves's entrancing translation. -- Boyd Tonkin INDEPENDENT crowd-pleaser in the mode of The Da Vinci Code... Intertwining playful detective caper, compelling political thriller and sweeping historical romance, the narrative coils back beyond the savagery of the civil war to the world of the tainted Spanish aristocracy, before slowly unravelling the dark secrets born of Franco's tyranny. Zafon's novel... leave the reader with a palpable sense of enchantment. SUNDAY TIMES This week's book barely needs an introduction. Almost every book group I know about had read The Shadow of the Wind... the book is about a boy who becomes obsessed with an author. It is set in Barcelona during a bloody time in Spain's history and there is, as you would expect from a bestseller, plenty of death, murder, love and heroism. THE TIMES BOOK CLUB It was only The Da Vinci Code that stopped The Shadow of the Wind from hogging the top of the bestseller charts last year... an astounding critical success. There's an intricate plot, a gothic atmosphere and an elusive quest, as well as murders, intrigue and star-crossed lovers. THE GUARDIAN a wonderful portrait of Barcelona - not the sunny, culture rich and fun loving city break destination that most visitors know - but a shadowy, at times dark and atmospheric picture of the city centre streets in the years following the Spanish Civil War. LIVING SPAIN This bewitching novel has all the hallmarks of a classic Holy Grail story complete with mystery, mayhem, romance and labyrinthine plotting. What elevates it above all others in the genre is its emotional energy, making it a richly rewarding read. DAILY MAIL one of the most engaging, funny, moving, lyrical books IRISH EXAMINER The best book I've ever read -- AMANDA LAMB WOMAN AND HOME a magical tale of romance -- CECELIA AHERN SUNDAY EXPRESS I couldn't put it down but didn't want to rush is as every sentence is beautifully crafted and every character unique. -- SANTA MONTEFIORE EVENING STANDARD A page turning exploration of obsession in literature and love SUNDAY EXPRESS a great thriller -- CECELIA AHERN MARIE CLAIRE the main character's deep love for books and their respective, secret libraries -- CECELIA AHERN IRISH TIMES A real page-turner of a mystery that will have you hooked from beginning to end SPAI


Who after Real Madrid have won the European Cup/Champions League Trophy the most times?

Real Madrid – UEFA.com 9-0: Madrid v Odense BK 25/10/61, European Champion Clubs' Cup first round second leg • Biggest away win 0-8: Olympiakos Nicosia FC v Madrid 24/09/69, European Champion Clubs' Cup first round first leg • Heaviest home defeat 2-4: Madrid v FC Bayern München 29/02/00, UEFA Champions League second group stage 1-3: Madrid v FC Spartak Moskva 20/03/91, European Champion Clubs' Cup semi-final second leg 0-2 on five occasions, most recently v FC Barcelona 27/04/11, UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg • Heaviest away defeat 5-0 twice, most recently v AC Milan 19/04/89, European Champion Clubs' Cup semi-final second leg UEFA Champions League (group stage to final only) • Biggest home win 8-0: Madrid v Malmö FF 08/12/15, group stage 1-6: Galatasaray AŞ v Madrid 17/09/13, group stage 1-6: FC Schalke 04 v Madrid 26/02/14, round of 16 first leg • Heaviest home defeat 2-4: Madrid v FC Bayern München (see above for details) 0-2 on three occasions, most recently v FC Barcelona (see above for details) • Heaviest away defeat


Who was the Chief Medical Officer for England from 1998 to May 2010?

Chief Medical Officer - Ganfyd Chief Medical Officer 5 References Introduction The office of "Chief Medical Officer" or CMO exists in each of the UK administrations, and in certain other English-speaking countries. The equivalent United States term is Surgeon General . Other bodies and administrations (e.g. Canadian states, sports governing bodies) may also have an officer entitled the Chief Medical Officer. CMOs, UK CMO, England A doctor, appointed by the Government and employed in the civil service rather than NHS. Currently an executive member of the Department of Health departmental board. Current website The first CMO in England was appointed in 1855 [1] . They are the senior CMO in the UK Sir John Simon (1855 - 1876) Dr. Edward Cater Seaton (1876 - 1879) Sir George Buchanan (1879 - 1892) Sir Richard Thorne-Thorne (1892 - 1899) Gave up responsibility for Scotland in 1894 Sir William Henry Power (1900 - 1908) Sir Arthur Newsholme (1908 - 1919) Sir George Newman (1919 - 1935) Sir Arthur McNalty (1935 - 1940) Sir Wilson Jameson (1940 - 1950) Sir John Charles (1950 - 1960) Sir George Godber (1960 - 1973) In 1969 gave up responsibility for Wales Sir Henry Yellowlees (1973 - 1984) Sir Donald Acheson (1984 - 1991) January 1988 a highly critical report on the state of public health in England. Sir Kenneth Calman (1991 - 1998) Sir Liam Donaldson (1998 - 2010) Professor Dame Sally Davies (2010 -) Only one CMO resigned over his professional advice not being taken, although several have been recorded as considering it such as when Sir Liam Donaldson's clear advice in 2005 on a smoking ban was diluted CMO, Wales Dr. Richard Bevan (1969 - 1977) Professor Gareth Crompton (1978 - 1989) Dame Deirdre Hine (1990 - 1997) Dr. Ruth Hall (1997 - 2006) Dr. Tony Jewell (2006 - 2012) Dr. Ruth Hussey (2012 - present) CMO, Scotland Sir Leslie Mackenzie (1904 - 1929) JP Kinloch (1929 - 1932) Sir Andrew Davidson (1941 - 1954) Sir Kenneth Cowan (1954 - 1964) Sir John Brotherston (1964 - 1977) Sir John Reid (1977 - 1985) Dr. Iain Macdonald (1985 - 1989) Professor Sir Kenneth Calman (1989 - 1991) - left to become CMO for England Dr. Robert Kendell (1991 - 1996) Professor Sir David Carter (1996 - 2000) Dr. Ernest Macalpine ("Mac") Armstrong (2000 - 2005) Professor Sir Harry Burns (2005 - 2014) Dr. Aileen Keel - Acting Chief Medical Officer since 1 April, 2014 CMO, Northern Ireland 1973 reorganisation results in 4 health boards with DAMOs [2] Dr. Bob Weir (1978 - 1986) [3] Dr. James McKenna (1988 - 1995) [2] Dr. Henrietta Campbell (1995 - 2006) Professor Michael McBride (2006 - present) Other countries with a CMO


In York what were located originally in the famous street known as the Shambles?

The Shambles York | Inside York The Shambles York Above image courtesy of Karl Wilson Photography Welcome to the Official York Shambles website. Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past... Today it features great shops, cafes, restaurants and tourist attractions. A fantastic place to stroll on a day in York or visit to take in some shopping, history and culture - also this year's winner of Google's Most Picturesque Street in Britain. Below we feature the latest Shambles news, its fantastic and things to see and do while visiting. The Shambles is one of the most famous streets in Britain. Olympic Torch Shambles York On the 19th June 2012 York Shambles and its residents were very proud to welcome the Olympic Torch on its journey through York on the way to London 2012. York welcomed the Olympic torch for 2012 with great anticipation. The entrance to York's historic Shambles was lined with people, tv crews, press and police. Our Torch carrier on the Shambles was 34-year-old Luke Young from Dishforth. He was chosen to run with the torch after cycling from London to Paris to raise money for charity. York Collectors Coins Visit the infamous York Shambles Penny Press machine which will features 4 brand new collectable York coins for purchase. The press flattens a one pence or penny and create a new pressed York coin. The designs for the York collectables can be seen below. Popular with collectors, residents, childen and tourists - York coins make great souvenirs to remember your visit to York! To get your coin visit the Shambles penny press machine which is out on the street every day between 10am and 4pm.   Above: Shambles business owners / traders, Google Street Team officials and York councillor John Galvin. Voted Most Picturesque Street in Britain The Shambles won the award for Britain's Most Picturesque Street 2010. (See photo above.) The Google Street Team took votes for nominated streets across Britain. Categories included best for food, best for shopping and most picturesque. Google received tens of thousands of internet votes and the traders and team at York's Shambles were honored to receive this award. Thanks for your support!!  :-) "This is great news, and I am delighted that the Shambles has received this award. The Shambles is a timeless street full of historic charm and whatever time of year you come here, there is something different to see. The Shopkeepers and locals have been fully behind this campaign from the start, putting signs in their shop windows and notices on the Shambles website. So it's fantastic, that those who love the Shambles that have voted it 'Britain's most picturesque street'. Google Street view is a great way of virtually walking down the Shambles, looking at the architecture, the cobbled street and even into shop windows from your own homes. To win this Google competition is a great accolade for the Shambles and York but also those who have helped preserve the Shambles for the enjoyment of the people of England." - Shambles Representative News Articles - Most Picturesque Street Below are some of the news stories published: York Press - Shambles voted Britain's most picturesque street in Google Street View awards The Guardian - It's a Shambles – but it's the most picturesque street in Britain The Metro - The Shambles in York voted most picturesque street in the country BBC News Online - The Shambles, York, named Britain's 'most picturesque' Telegraph - First Google Street View awards search for Britain's best   Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourist, shoppers and business clients. We are proud to present this website which brings together the history, community and services of Shambles, York YO1 7LZ. History Shambles (also known as 'The Shambles') is a bustling centre piece of historic York. The street today is one of the UK's most visited and has become a wealth of shopping, tourist attractions, restaurants and many other things to see and do, including tours, ghost walks and


Which European country's flag is a vertical tricolour black, yellow and red (in that order left to right)?

Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the


John Adams, 2nd President of the USA, was the delegate to the Continental Congress for which American state?

Second Continental Congress | John Adams Historical Society John Adams Historical Society Home » Continental Congresses and Role in Building a Nation » Second Continental Congress Second Continental Congress The Second Continental Congress succeeded the  First Continental Congress and took place in Philadelphia starting on May 10th 1775 right after the Battles of Lexington and Concord . . Independence Hall, home to the Second Continental Congress. . Congress was divided into three factions. One group of conservatives led by John Dickinson, the author of the Letters from a farmer in Pennsylvania, who fought to compel Great Britain to return to pre-1763 conditions. A second group, directed by Thomas Jefferson, believed that “British parliament had no right to exercise authority over us” and considered the king as a sole and final authority. This second group had the support of the majority of members of congress. A third more radical group supported by Samuel Adams and John Adams favored total independence from Great Britain, however it was too radical a demand to be made public.   Delegates of the Second Continental Congress This congress added new members. Massachusetts added John Hancock ; Virginia, Thomas Jefferson and Pennsylvania, James Wilson and Benjamin Franklin . Georgia, the only colony unrepresented in the First Congress, sent one delegate, Lyman Hall. Delegates appointed the same president, Peyton Randolph, and secretary, Charles Thomson. Randolph was summoned back to Virginia leaving the seat of president to election. John Hancock was elected president of congress on May 24th.   The Olive Branch Petition As the next step to solve the British-American conflict, Congress issued the “Olive Branch Petition” to urge cooperation in finding a solution to the armed conflict. The petition to King George III abided loyalty to him but disapproved colonial policy issued by parliament. The document was originally drafted by Thomas Jefferson but John Dickinson rewrote it arguing that the language was too offensive. It was approved by Congress on July5, 1775 and sent to the King three days later. It claimed that the colonies were not demanding independence but wanted to negotiate taxation and trade policy. Just as the Olive Branch petition was about to reach the King, a confiscated letter written by John Adams reached the hands of the King. In it John Adams expressed his discontent with the petition stating that war was inevitable. The King refused to accept the petition and declared the colonies in a state of rebellion. Read the full text of the Olive Branch Petition.   The Continental Army New England was growing impatient as they were being attacked by the British and no colony had committed troops to help them.  On June 2nd, the resistance government of Massachusetts required the assistance of Congress and they pleaded Congress to take control of its militia. Within two weeks congress raised money to secure provisions for the Massachusetts militia and committed troops from outside New England. Adams nominated George Washington as General to command the newly formed Continental Army. John Adams wrote in his diary that the spirit of resistance and the sense of union on the onset of war strengthened the fragile union of the colonies. He soon emerged as the leader of the faction that demanded full independence.   Independence The move towards independence was slow but incremental. Congress acted as a de facto government issuing policy, making treaties, printing paper money and directing the army.The major challenge Congress faced was their lack of authority to raise taxes. They depended on individual colonies to fund their expenses. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was ratified. By 1775 Congress passed the Articles of Confederation by which colonies would become the states of the new representative government of the United States of America. The Articles of Confederation was adopted on March 1, 1781.


Which was the last country to join the G8 in 1997 (changing the G7 to G8)?

The Group of Eight (G8) Industrialized Nations - Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations The Group of Eight (G8) Industrialized Nations Connect With Us:  Author: Zachary Laub , Senior Copy Editor/Writer Updated: March 3, 2014 Expanding the G8 Introduction The Group of Eight (G8) refers to the group of eight highly industrialized nations—France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Canada, and Russia—that hold an annual meeting to foster consensus on global issues like economic growth and crisis management, global security, energy, and terrorism. The forum enables presidents and prime ministers, as well as their finance and foreign ministers, to candidly discuss pressing international issues. Its small and static membership, however, excludes emerging powers from important talks concerning the global economy and international security, and as an informal grouping, states have little leverage over other members with which to secure compliance on agreements beyond imposing reputational costs. Share Email Membership When the group was formed in 1975, it was known as the G6, comprising France, West Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G6 was intended to provide major industrial powers of the noncommunist world a venue in which to address economic concerns, which at the time included inflation and the recession sparked by the oil crisis of the 1970s. Cold War politics invariably entered the group's agenda. Currently, the G8 comprises its six charter members, in addition to Canada, which joined in 1976, and Russia, which became a fully participating member by 1998. The EU is a "nonenumerated" ninth member; represented by the presidents of the European Council and European Commission, the EU participates as an equal. The aggregate GDP of G8 states makes up some 50 percent of the global economy. While there are no formal criteria for membership, member states are expected to be democracies and have highly developed economies. The G8, unlike the United Nations, is not a formal institution, and there is no charter or secretariat. The presidency, a position responsible for planning ministerial meetings and the annual summit, rotates among the member states. Policy proposals are hammered out at ministerial meetings that precede the annual summit. Finance ministers and central bank governors continue to meet as the G7 to discuss matters of international economics; this group comprises all the G8 states except Russia. All G8 states, however, participate in the foreign ministers' meetings. Russia and the G8 Russia formally joined the group in 1998, after steps toward democratization and years of gradual engagement with what was then the G7. With the Cold War over, several world leaders—particularly U.S. president Bill Clinton—encouraged Russia's inclusion as a gesture toward Russian president Boris Yeltsin. Russia had neither a fully liberalized economy nor Western-style democracy, but G7 leaders hoped Russia's inclusion would safeguard its democratic progress. Russia held the G8 presidency for the first time in 2006 and will once again assume the presidency in 2014, with the summit set to be held in Sochi, a Black Sea resort city that was host to the 2014 Winter Olympics. Russia's membership remains contentious. Since the G8 was intended as a forum for like-minded democracies, Russia's backsliding toward authoritarianism has raised concerns among human rights advocates. The issue took on added significance in 2013 as Russia continued to support Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's regime with arms, financing, and diplomatic clout at odds with the positions of other G8 members. Moscow faced renewed criticism in March 2014 on the heels of its invasion of neighboring Ukraine's Crimea region, the home of Russia's Black Sea Fleet and many ethnic Russians, amid political transition in the capital of Kiev. The seven other members of the G8, joined by the presidents of the European Council and European Commission, released a joint statement as the G7 condemning "the Russ


Who hosted the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Tournament?

Barbados to host World Twenty20 final | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo 2010 ICC World Twenty20 July 5, 2009 Barbados to host World Twenty20 final Cricinfo staff Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Barbados has been confirmed as the venue for the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in 2010. The tournament will be staged at four venues - Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts and St Lucia - and the final will be played at the Kensington Oval on May 16. Notable is the return of Zimbabwe to the Twenty20 scene after they were overlooked for this year's global tournament. They have been paired with New Zealand and Sri Lanka, the other finalist from this year, in Group C. Defending champions Pakistan and Bangladesh have been grouped together in the tournament next year and face each other first up on May 1. Also with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Group A are Australia, who failed to cross the first round in this summer's edition. India are in a pool with South Africa and a qualifier team. The hosts, West Indies, are with England and a second qualifying team in Group D. The 2007 World Cup, the premier 50-over tournament, was held in the West Indies and the World Twenty20 will present an opportunity to the island nations to set right some of the criticism directed at the 2007 tournament. Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, was confident that the tournament would be a success among the spectators. "One measure of success will be to fill the venues and to try to achieve this we have worked hard with the West Indies Cricket Board to ensure the ticket prices are extremely competitive," he said. "In Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts and St Lucia we have four outstanding venues, something that was shown in 2007 when they hosted matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup, and we know that West Indian spectators enjoy the format as they have already embraced Twenty20 at domestic level." The tournament will also see women's matches played alongside the men, a concept that was used in the recently concluded World Twenty20 in England. "I'm delighted we have retained the men's and women's tournaments in one event with the respective semi-finals and finals being played on the same days at the same venues," said Lorgat. "This will again provide women's cricket with a great platform to showcase the talents of the top players." In an effort to spread out major tournaments so two important events are not held close to each other, the ICC has decided to host the Twenty20 World Cup in 2010, between the Champions Trophy in October 2009 and the World Cup to be held in 2011. © ESPN Sports Media Ltd.


In the 2010 General Election a constituency in which city was the first to declare its result?

BBC News - Election 2010: Sunderland wins race to declare result Election 2010: Sunderland wins race to declare result Labour retain seat in first result Houghton and Sunderland South has won the race to become the first constituency to declare a result. The constituency declared at 2252 BST. Labour's Bridget Phillipson won the seat with 19,137 votes. It is the fifth general election in a row Sunderland City Council has been the first to declare a constituency. Votes were also cast in Washington and Sunderland West, which was second to declare at 2325 BST, and in Sunderland Central which was third at 2341 BST. The Houghton and Sunderland South result saw the Conservatives on 8,147 votes, Lib Dems 5,292, BNP 1,961 and UKIP 1,022. It represents a notional 8.44% swing Labour to Conservatives. In Washington and Sunderland West Labour won, with Sharon Hodgson taking 19,615 votes. The Conservatives got 8,157 votes, the Liberal Democrats 6,382, BNP 1,913 and UKIP 1,267. In Sunderland Central Labour won, with Julie Elliott taking 19,495 votes. The Conservatives took 12,770 votes, the Lib Dems 7,191, BNP 1,913 and UKIP 1,094. Ballot papers from the three Sunderland constituencies were counted at Sunderland Tennis Centre on Thursday. Efficiency over speed In the 2005 election the council made history by declaring the first three results on the night - Sunderland South at 2245 BST, Sunderland North at 2325 BST and Houghton and Washington East at 2332 BST. Sunderland's election officer, Bill Crawford, earlier said the aim was to continue that record and nothing was being left to chance. To make sure the ballot boxes got quickly into Sunderland Tennis Centre a group of local school children were employed to swiftly pass them down a line. The council's election team had learnt from past counts too. One year they found they had finished a little slower than anticipated, so changed the weight of their voting papers from 100 grams to 80 grams, making them easier to handle. And voters were under strict instructions to fold their papers only once, from north to south. Mr Crawford said plans had also been made for the unexpected: they had spare counters in the wings should it be a particularly high turn out, an emergency generator available in case there was a power cut, and a spare room has been set aside should there be any problems in the main counting room. Bookmark with:


What does the Swedish name Bjorn literally mean?

Bjorn - Name Meaning, What does Bjorn mean? What does Bjorn mean? Bjorn [bjorn] as a boys' name is pronounced bee-YORN. It is of Scandinavian and Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Bjorn is "bear". Variant of Bernard . Swedish tennis player Bjorn Borg. Bjorn has 4 variants: Bjarn , Bjarne , Bjorne and Bjornsterne . Related boy name: Bern . 5 more relations via Bernard: Barny , Bear , Bern , Bernd and Bernt . Creative forms: Bjorn Kaison (B.K.), .. How popular is Bjorn? Bjorn is an unusual given name for men but a very prominent surname for all people (#47735 out of 150436, Top 32%). (2000 U.S. Demographics) Bjorn entered the list in 1970-1979 and reached its apex position of #1246 in the U.S. in the 1980s, and is at #1616 presently. (Top Baby Names, 2015) Which version is better? with its variant forms and related boy names. Prominent variation forms of Bjorn (#1616 in recent rankings) are Bear (#1307 in recent rankings) and Bernard (#1218). These forms of Bjorn were at the top of their popularity in the 1920s (usage of 0.38%) and have become much less common since (usage 0.02%, down 94.8%). Similar Names


What is a Nevus? (with pictures) What is a Nevus? Last Modified Date: 26 December 2016 Copyright Protected: These 10 facts about space will blow your mind Nevus is a medical term for birthmark or mole. It is the most common skin abnormality, generally appearing as a dark spot anywhere on the body. They serve no apparent function and are generally harmless. Nevomelanocytes are pigment producing cells usually evenly distributed in human skin. In the area of a nevus, these cells are found in large concentration or grouped together. This creates the dark color or spot on the skin. Nevi range in color from a light tan to almost black, depending on the type and pigment concentration. The skin of the birthmark or mole can be different than the rest of the body’s skin. In addition to more pigment, some types produce more hair. Their formation can disturb the production of sweat glands , hindering the affected area’s ability to sweat. They often lack subcutaneous fat, which makes the skin thinner and less durable. Sometimes, a nevus produces thicker or rough pebble textured skin. A nevus present at birth is congenital, often called a birthmark. One that develops after birth is called an acquired nevus, or a mole. Birthmarks develop in the womb within the first 12 weeks of gestation. There is no evidence to suggest that they are hereditary, and they vary greatly in size and location. These marks are generally harmless. Usually a benign (showing no signs of cancer) growth, they present a visual abnormality but no inherent medical risk. An atypical nevus might share some of the features of melanoma without showing any signs of cancer. Any skin abnormality should be checked by a medical professional to ensure it is benign and not malignant (cancerous). Large, conspicuous nevi are a problem for some, as their appearance can generate unwanted curiosity or attention. Although about 1 in 100 babies are born with a nevus, almost everyone will have 20 to 40 small moles on their body by adulthood. Because one can occur on the face or other conspicuous body parts, they are sometimes bothersome or embarrassing to those with them. Support groups exist for persons uncomfortable with their physical appearance due to nevi. Some can be removed by a plastic surgeon, but the process can be uncomfortable and leave large visible scars One acquired type is a junctional nevus. This type of mole is flat, brown to black in color, and slightly raised.  A compound nevus is similar to the junctional, with the exception being that coarse hairs may be present. A blue nevus is dome shaped and blue to black in color. It usually develops in childhood or adolescence. The spitz nevus is brown to pink in color and dome shaped; they are most commonly located on head, neck or arms and present in childhood. The spitz nevus can appear similar to melanoma, and may cause initial concern, but they are benign. Ad


The 2009 film 'Nowhere Boy' concerns the teenage years of which singer?

Nowhere Boy (2009) - IMDb IMDb 29 December 2016 2:33 AM, UTC NEWS 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life. Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson (as Sam Taylor-Wood) Writer: Click here for the gallery Related News a list of 37 titles created 27 Oct 2011 a list of 35 titles created 04 May 2013 a list of 33 titles created 22 Jun 2013 a list of 48 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Nowhere Boy " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     3     BAFTA Film Awards. Another    6 wins & 18 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth of The Beatles. Written by CynthiaPowell As a boy all John Lennon needed was love. See more  » Genres: Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 15 October 2010 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Mi nombre es John Lennon See more  » Filming Locations: £148,157        (UK) (25 December 2009) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia This movie's (limited) theatrical release date in the United States was October 9, 2010, what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday. See more » Goofs When John leaves Julia's house he's wearing an open-necked shirt. When walking along through the park he's wearing a tie, arriving at Mimi's gate he's tieless again. See more » Quotes John : Why do you know so much?I mean you don't seem like the rock and roll kind of guy Paul McCartney : What you mean because I don't go around smashing things up and [gulps] Written by Eddie Cochran (as Edward Cochran), Ned Fairchild Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Limited (Canada) – See all my reviews Before John Lennon became famous as one of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960's, he was just another teenage boy filled with many unanswered questions as to who he really was, who his natural parents were, and he maintained distant and tormented memories of his very early childhood. Aaron Taylor-Johnson played the teenage John Lennon with convincing authority. Some viewers would say that Aaron Taylor-Johnson did not look like the real young John Lennon, but I would rather have a good portrayal by an actor than someone who just happened to look like John Lennon. The movie has no mention of the world wide fame and future of the Beatles which is just fine with me. Instead it focuses on the early childhood of young John growing up in Liverpool with his Auntie Mimi and Uncle George and his introduction to how music could mesmerize the world. Like a lot of families there are issues with adult siblings and their offspring. John happens to be one of those children affected as he is raised by his Auntie Mimi and Uncle George from the age of 5 to 15. He eventually reconnects with his birth mother and this just adds to John's turmoil, but also provides him with his first taste of a stringed instrument that his mom helps him learn. Kristin Scott Thomas plays Auntie Mimi superbly, as the loving and authoritative mother that John was lacking. His questions about why he came to live with his Aunt and Uncle are gradually realized, and his birth mom and Aunt (who are sisters) put aside their differences and John seems happy to see that they have patched up their differences. We also see how Paul McCartney and Georg


Which author said 'Probably the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, but the opening battles of all subsequent wars have been lost there'?

Probably the battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton, but the opening battles of all subsequent wars... Died: January 21, 1950 (aged 46) Nationality: British Occupation: Author, novelist Bio: Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist and journalist. His work is marked by clarity, intelligence and wit, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and belief in democratic socialism.


Which actress is married to Taylor Hackford?

Taylor Hackford - Biography - IMDb Taylor Hackford Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trivia  (17) | Personal Quotes  (33) Overview (3) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) Taylor Hackford was born on December 31, 1944 in Santa Barbara, California, USA as Taylor Edwin Hackford. He is a producer and director, known for The Devil's Advocate (1997), Ray (2004) and Parker (2013). He has been married to Helen Mirren since December 31, 1997. He was previously married to Lynne Littman and Georgie Lowres. Spouse (3) ( 7 May  1977      - ?) (divorced) (1 child) Georgie Lowres Trivia (17) Graduated from USC School of Cinema-Television (1968) Before marrying Helen Mirren in 1997, he had lived with her in Los Angeles since 1986. Graduated from USC School of International Relations Father of actor Rio Hackford (b. 1970), with Georgie Lowres, and Alexander Hackford (b. 1979), with Lynne Littman . Stages exciting and energetic musical numbers. Graduate of Santa Barbara High School. He started as a documentary-maker for public TV in LA. Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2000. Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2001. He, his ex-wife Lynne Littman and his wife Helen Mirren are all Oscar-winners. He and his wife have houses in Los Angeles, the South of France, London and have an estate in New Orleans. Son of Mary and Joseph Hackford. Married Helen Mirren on New Year's Eve 1997, his 53rd birthday. Was named new president of the Director's Guild in July 2009. Met third wife Helen Mirren when he directed her in White Nights (1985). Has directed three actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Louis Gossett Jr. , Debra Winger , and Jamie Foxx . Gossett and Foxx won Oscars for their performances. Served in the Peace Corps. Personal Quotes (33) An actor has to embody a role. But a writer's contribution is literary and a film is not literary. When you take that stuff off the page, and cast the people who are going to fit into those roles, that's what being a director is. It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look. The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level. It isn't glamorous until after the film is finished, and you are at the premiere and getting your picture on the cover of magazines. And it's a question of how far we're willing to go in order to let the ego shine, in order to let that beacon penetrate not only the local scene but the world. Because when you have millions of people with this kind of need for gratification, and the culture is saying that it's possible for everyone to satisfy all of their needs and desires all of the time, there are obviously going to be clashes - clashes of ego. But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented. It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego. My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never underestimate the impact of a writer. If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off. Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance. Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice. Show business is one of those things that people can use to get themselves out of the lower rung of society. It's much easier to work with an unknown. I make films about working class people. I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that. But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films. I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera, and how to get a story on the screen. I try to get the best performance an actor can give. I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can