Which was the only No. 1 hit for Pink Floyd?

Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs By Michael Gallucci January 27, 2013 9:00 AM REDDIT Evening Standard, Hulton Archive, Getty Images You can break down the 14 albums that  Pink Floyd  made over three decades into several distinct eras. There’s the Syd Barrett one, where they were a mind-tripping psychedelic band; there’s the post-Barrett era, where they became heady prog-rockers, which gave way to their reign as one of the ’70s biggest groups; and finally there’s the period after main songwriter  Roger Waters  left, a mostly indistinguishable decade of by-the-numbers pointlessness. The majority of tracks on our list of the Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs come from that stretch in the ’70s when they were one of the hugest bands on the planet. But we left room for some of the trippy stuff too. 10 From: ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ (1967)     Syd Barrett lasted for only a handful of singles and one album (well, he has one song on Floyd’s second LP) before his drug-accelerating mental problems pushed him out of the band. The opening cut on their debut album is an outer-space freak-out that bridges Pink Floyd’s psychedelic and prog eras with warped brilliance.   From: ‘Wish You Were Here’ (1975)     Everyone wanted a piece of Pink Floyd after ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ sold a gazillion copies (see No. 6 on our list of the Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs), especially the shady music-industry types Waters never trusted. ‘Have a Cigar’ is all about those clueless suits. “By the way, which one’s Pink?” sings guest Roy Harper, a British folkie, summing up the era.   From: ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ (1973)     ‘The Dark Side of the Moon”s penultimate track is more or less the theme song of Pink Floyd’s most popular album. More than any other cut on the record, ‘Brain Damage’ surveys the mental scars left on both the band and Syd Barrett after their former bandmate’s mental illness forced his departure (first from the group and eventually from reality). This centerpiece segues into the closing ‘Eclipse,’ so feel free to tag it on.       Pink Floyd’s sixth album was a turning point of sorts, as the band inched closer to more structured songs, as opposed to the atmospheric set pieces that dominated their previous records. ‘Echoes,’ ‘Meddle”s highlight, still runs more than 23 minutes, but its mix of long instrumental passages and vocal patches is a precursor to the career-changing ‘The Dark Side of the Moon.’   From: ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ (1973)     Once the band started to receive some attention, the concept of fame and its trappings became an obsession for Waters (see No. 9 on our list of the Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs). Ironically, ‘Money’ — an anti-greed rant — became the group’s first hit single and set ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ on its path to one of the bestselling albums ever made. Its massive popularity only added to Waters’ list of complaints.   ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)’ From: ‘The Wall’ (1979)     Pink Floyd’s only No. 1 single doesn’t make a whole lotta sense outside of the hit album’s concept, but it’s an important song in the band’s career and another of songwriter Waters’ long list of gripes against society in general. The fact that ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)’ managed to top the pop-music chart says much about the band’s popularity in the late ’70s and early ’80s.   ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ From: ‘Wish You Were Here’ (1975)     ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ was originally released as a two-song, eight-part, 26-minute suite on the band’s follow-up to the mega-popular ‘The Dark Side of the Moon.’ And like several Floyd projects from the period, the song references former bandmate Syd Barrett’s descent into mental illness. It’s an epic piece, the bookends to one of the group’s most durable LPs.       Waters penned most of ‘The Wall’ by himself, tracing childhood issues to Floyd-era conflicts. ‘Comfortably Numb’ is one of the few songs written with Gilmour, who supplies the music and terrific guitar solo, one of the most celebrated in rock history. The song shows up in the middle of ‘The Wal


Sarah was the wife of which biblical character?

Sarah in the Bible - My Jewish Learning Sarah in the Bible Violence Against Women Genesis contains the greatest concentration of female figures in the Bible (32 named and 46 unnamed women). The fact that Genesis consists of a series of family stories (including several genealogies) accounts for the remarkable concentration of female figures. These stories are generally understood by scholars as legends, but that does not sever their link with history. The families depicted in Genesis may or may not represent actual people, but these literary portraits are valuable sources for understanding the general social and cultural world that produced them. And clues from the larger realm of ancient Near Eastern history can help us understand biblical characters. Biblical Sarah Biblical Sarah, Abraham’s wife and the matriarch of the Jewish people, is a strong and independent character.  When she cannot have children, Sarah takes the initiative and gives her maid-servant, Hagar, to Abraham so that he can have children through Hagar on Sarah’s behalf. Hagar becomes pregnant, and Sarah sees that she “is diminished” in Hagar’s eyes (Genesis 16:4). Sarah brings this problem to Abraham, and Abraham, rather than deciding himself what to do, lets Sarah choose how to deal with Hagar, saying: “Here, your slave-woman is in your hands. Do to her what is good in your eyes” (Genesis 16:6). Sarah abuses Hagar, and Hagar flees.  Hagar comes across a spring, where an angel of God appears to her.  The angel promises her that her descendants will become a great nation, and he orders her to return to Abraham.  Hagar returns and gives birth to a son, Ishmael. At Isaac’s weaning ceremony, Sarah sees Ishmael “playing” (it is unclear exactly what he was doing) and again, Sarah takes the initiative.  She asks Abraham to send Ishmael away. Abraham is reluctant to do so, but God tells him: “Whatever Sarah tells you to do, listen to her” (Genesis 21:12), and he agrees and sends Hagar and her son away.  In this story, Sarah acts independently, taking the initiative to decide the future of her family, even against her husband’s wishes.  How can we account for Sarah’s independent behavior in the patriarchal biblical world in which she lived? Why does Sarah, the woman, act to determine her family’s future while her husband, Abraham, is passive? By Rachael Gelfman Schultz | August 13, 2003 Genesis contains the greatest concentration of female figures in the Bible (32 named and 46 unnamed women). The fact that Genesis consists of a series of family stories (including several genealogies) accounts for the remarkable concentration of female figures. These stories are generally understood by scholars as legends, but that does not sever their link with history. The families depicted in Genesis may or may not represent actual people, but these literary portraits are valuable sources for understanding the general social and cultural world that produced them. And clues from the larger realm of ancient Near Eastern history can help us understand biblical characters. Biblical Sarah Biblical Sarah, Abraham’s wife and the matriarch of the Jewish people, is a strong and independent character.  When she cannot have children, Sarah takes the initiative and gives her maid-servant, Hagar, to Abraham so that he can have children through Hagar on Sarah’s behalf. Hagar becomes pregnant, and Sarah sees that she “is diminished” in Hagar’s eyes (Genesis 16:4). Sarah brings this problem to Abraham, and Abraham, rather than deciding himself what to do, lets Sarah choose how to deal with Hagar, saying: “Here, your slave-woman is in your hands. Do to her what is good in your eyes” (Genesis 16:6). Sarah abuses Hagar, and Hagar flees.  Hagar comes across a spring, where an angel of God appears to her.  The angel promises her that her descendants will become a great nation, and he orders her to return to Abraham.  Hagar returns and gives birth to a son, Ishmael. At Isaac’s weaning ceremony, Sarah sees Ishmael “playing” (it is unclear exactly what he was doing) and again, Sarah takes the initia


Who wrote the books on which TVs Inspector Alleyn was based?

Inspector Alleyn Mysteries - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com Inspector Alleyn Mysteries EDIT Welcome to The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries guide at TV.com. This detective drama was based on the novels by Ngaio Marsh, a contemporary of Agatha Christie's. Her detective, Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, was an Old Etonian at Scotland Yard from the 1930s onwards. In the pilot, Simon Williams played Alleyn, but he wasn't available in 1993, so Patrick Malahide took over the role. After the first series the BBC ordered three more episodes, all broadcast as specials during 1994. Fresh Off the Boat Clean Slate NEW Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Decline and Fall NEW More Info About This Show Categories Themes real police work,       period piece,       mysterious forces,       high stake situations,       British TV Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background:


In which Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta would you see Ralph Rackstraw and Sir Joseph Porter?

Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas | Shows | NYC | Tams-WitmarkTams Witmark Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas The original D’Oyly Carte versions of beloved operettas by William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan include these titles:       H.M.S. PINAFORE H.M.S. PINAFORE (quarter-deck of HMS Pinafore off Portsmouth) High spirits prevail aboard HMS Pinafore as Little Buttercup distributes sweets and tobacco to the crew. Ralph Rackstraw’s mind, however, is on Josephine. He is in love with her even though she is socially unattainable. Unaware of his affection for her, Josephine is in love with Ralph but pride prevents her from revealing this because of his low station. Josephine, meanwhile, is sought in marriage by Sir Joseph Porter whose advances she refuses to acknowledge. Sir Joseph holds strong views about the treatment of sailors. He maintains that a British sailor is any man’s equal (excepting his own), and should always be treated with politeness without recourse to bad language or abuse. This inspires Ralph to declare his love to Josephine who soon forgets her price and confesses her true feelings to him. Plans are quickly made to smuggle the couple ashore that night to be married. The only crew member who is not happy at the news is Dick Deadeye. He betrays their intentions to the Captain and they are caught before they can leave the ship. Furious at Ralph’s actions, the Captain swears an oath at him which is, unfortunately, overheard by Sir Joseph. He is appalled at such an outburst and turns to Ralph for an explanation. Unfortunately, Ralph only makes matters worse by revealing that he is in love with Josephine. The situation is saved by Little Buttercup who intervenes to confess how, in her youth, she had fostered two babies from opposite ends of the social ladder. In the course of caring for them she had mixed them up. The baby from the poor background was Captain Corcoran and the other was Ralph. Upon hearing this, Sir Joseph immediately loses all interest in Josephine and gladly resigns her to Ralph, now Captain Rackstraw. IOLANTHE (An Arcadian Landscape/Palace Yard, Westminster; between 1700 and 1882) Twenty-five years after her banishment from Fairyland for marrying a mortal, a crime usually punishable by death, Iolanthe has been pardoned. She had a son by this illicit marriage, Strephon, who is, therefore, half mortal and half fairy. He is in love with Phyllis whom he is determined to marry. However, in order to do so he needs the consent of her guardian, the Lord Chancellor, who shows little enthusiasm for the idea of his ward marrying a mere shepherd. When Strephon turns to his mother for comfort, Phyllis misinterprets their intimacy (as a fairy Iolanthe has not physically aged beyond a certain point) and, believing him to be unfaithful, she renounces her love for him. Although he protests that Iolanthe is his mother, his claims are met with derision by Phyllis and the peers (who are unaware of his parentage) and even the intervention of the Queen of the Fairies cannot persuade them otherwise. Furious at their attitude, she declares that Strephon will enter Parliament and will work to overthrow all the privileges enjoyed by the nobility, a job at which Strephon is successful. However, he finds it no substitute for Phyllis and, with no further reason to conceal it, he reveals his fairy origins to her. This explains Iolanthe’s apparent youth and the couple become re-engaged. At Strephon’s request, Iolanthe puts their case to the Lord Chancellor, but has to disguise herself before doing so as, unbeknown to him, he is her mortal husband and she is forbidden to enlighten him under pain of death. Unfortunately, when he declares that he has decided to marry Phyllis himself, she is forced to reveal her true identity although this will mean forfeiting her life. However, when it emerges that the other fairies have committed the ultimate offence and married the peers (i.e. mortals), the Lord Chancellor suggests that the law be amended so that it is a crime for any fairy not to marry a mortal. The Queen happily selects a mortal fo


Which French painter painted 'The Death of Socrates' in 1787 and 'Leonidas at Thermopylae in 1814?

Leonidas at Thermopylae. 1814 - Jacques-Louis David - oil painting reproduction Leonidas at Thermopylae. 1814 David, Jacques-Louis (French 1748-1825) Neoclassical Painter, Specializes in History Painting. Title: 100% Handmade Oil Painting on Canvas. Shipping: Finish and send in 2 to 3 weeks 100% Hand Painted Fine Oil Painting Reproduction No printing or digital imaging techniques are used. " Jacques-Louis David's Leonidas at Thermopylae. 1814 " will be hand painted by our professional and experienced artist on real artist's canvas in the traditional way the real artist would paint. quality samples    oil painting reproduction samples Testimonials I received your email, with the photograph of the painting. I find it very well, according to the original. Real satisfaction. O.K. for shipment. Thank you again. See you soon after receipt of this painting. I received today, painting of Philip V of Spain. It is magnificent. I am very very happy. Many thanks and see you soon. wisconsin 53228 USA I received the painting, everything is OK. I like the painting very munch. I know this Monet work is not an easy one to paint. My client is on Holiday now, I hope he will like the painting too. Next week I will deliver painting and I will see his opinion. ROMANIA, Bucharest 33 inch width x 24 inch height (84 x 61cm) $426 41 inch width x 30 inch height (104 x 76cm) $635 49 inch width x 36 inch height (124 x 91cm) $745 54 inch width x 40 inch height (137 x 102cm) $897 65 inch width x 48 inch height (165 x 122cm) $1100 24 inch width x 20 inch height (61 x 51cm) $289 30 inch width x 20 inch height (76 x 51cm) $348 30 inch width x 24 inch height (76 x 61cm) $403 36 inch width x 24 inch height (91 x 61cm) $441 40 inch width x 30 inch height (102 x 76cm) $623 48 inch width x 30 inch height (122 x 76cm) $687 48 inch width x 36 inch height (122 x 91cm) $731 60 inch width x 40 inch height (152 x 102cm) $944 60 inch width x 48 inch height (152 x 122cm) $1041 72 inch width x 48 inch height (183 x 122cm) $1152 --- OR --- Want a Custom Size , It's no problem. Any Size is possible: custom size or original size or aspect ratio size all are conceivable. Any Photo is welcome: If you have another image of this painting that you would like our artist to work from, please send it to us. Changement is no problem: Sometimes, customers want to make a small adjustment on masterpiece to creat a new painting by using their own idea. It is also OK with us, just email us with your design, we can transfer it on canvas. Please let's know - Email .


Which famous statue by Michelangelo is held in the Galleria dell' Academia in Florence?

Accademia Gallery in Florence: Home to Michelangelo's David, Galleria dell'Accademia Museum Giambologna's Rape of the Sabines Botticelli's Madonna and Child and Madonna of the Sea The Accademia welcomes the visitor in the Hall of the Colossus, name taken from the huge models of the Dioscuri of Montecavallo which were displayed in this large hall in the 19th century. It now hosts in the center the plaster model for the stunning marble sculpture of Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Women. Giambologna prepared the model as an exercise in creating a tightly-knit group of three figures from just one large block of marble. He did not actually name the sculpture, it was meant to be as a “simple” exercise of skill and it became the first example of such magnificent talent. Your glance will land upon the large number of panel paintings hanging on the four walls, such as works by Perugino, Filippino Lippi, Pontormo, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Bronzino. You might feel overwhelmed  at first sight but if you take a seat around Giambologna’s plaster, you may comfortably enjoy this rich Renaissance collection and recognize two of the most important works. Next to the entrance on the right you’ll clearly pinpoint a narrow rectangular chest (Cassone Adimari). It is the front panel of a wedding chest belonging to the Adimari family, depicting a typical Florentine Renaissance wedding feast and portraying medieval streets, monuments (Baptistery on the left) and precious brocade garments witnessing the customs and wealth of the noble families of the 1450s. The Galleria museum, as Florence's second most popular museum, also often has a long line. Despite the slightly higher cost of entrance, you could reserve your tickets online . Left to the  chest, you cannot miss a small shaped panel by Botticelli, the Madonna of the Sea. It owes its name to the dim seascape in the background and its charm is preserved in the gold fine details and symbols defining the two characters. The pomegranate held by baby Jesus, symbol of Christ passion and the star “Stella Maris”, glittering on Mary’s dark blue robe. The Musical Instrument Museum If you go crazy for opera, theater and classic music, the Accademia is one of the best places you should visit. It hosts in fact the Grand Ducal collection of forty instruments exposed in the museum wing belonging to the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory. The collection unveils that music played a primary role in the official celebrations of the Medicean Court. Discover the roots of the invention of the Piano, created by Bartolomeo Cristofori for the Medici and explore the collection of Harpsichords, violins, violoncellos an wind instruments. Not to miss the original handmade Antonio Stradivari red spruce and maple wood “Medici violin” besides the multimedia explanation of the grandiose festivals arranged in town by the Medici in villas or theaters expressing proudly the richness of the fine cultural atmosphere of the 17th century. Hall of the Prisoners and the Tribune: Michelangelo's David and the Slaves The most famous section of the Galleria is surely the Hall of the Prisoners, displaying Michelangelo’s unfinished “Slaves”. Today the arrangements of the Prisoners along the corridor is a growing crescendo of emotions to the feet of David, exposed under a circular skylight. Next to the Tribuna of David you’ll find a series of paintings by Alessandro Allori which are a delightful vocabulary of the symbolism of flowers. Chase the key for explaining hidden messages among a triumph of botanical species like tulips, daisies, lilies, lilies of the valley, citrus and forget-me-nots are displayed a few steps from David. Next to the Allori large panels you’ll find the antic roots of the museum, the ancient core of the hospital which now is part of the Galleria dell’Accademia. In 1784, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Pietro Leopoldo, converted the friary hospital of San Matthew and the convent of San Niccolò di Cafaggio to house the Gallery so students in the adjoining Accademia delle Belle Arti (Fine Arts Academy) could study the greatest work


Which singer wrote the hit songs 'My Way' for Frank Sinatra and 'She's A Lady' for Tom Jones?

My Way by Frank Sinatra Songfacts My Way by Frank Sinatra Songfacts Songfacts This originated as the French song called "Comme D'Habitude" (translation: "As Usual"), written by the composers Jacques Revaux and Gilles Thibault. They took it to the French pop star Claude Francois, who tweaked it a bit (earning a co-writer credit) and recorded the song in 1967, where it was a hit in parts of Europe. The French version tells the story of a man, living out the end of his marriage, love killed by the boredom of everyday life. Paul Anka discovered this song while visiting France and re-wrote the lyrics as "My Way" when he returned to New York. Anka says it was 3 a.m. on a rainy night when the words came to him. Anka, who was a very popular singer, pitched the song to Frank Sinatra, who recorded it on December 30, 1968. Anka's lyrics changed the meaning to be about a man looking back fondly on a life he lived on his own terms, and Sinatra's version became one of his signature songs. This became Frank Sinatra's signature song, but he couldn't stand it, saying he "loathed" the song. In his later years, he described the song as "a Paul Anka pop hit which became a kind of national anthem." In a 2000 interview with the BBC show Hardtalk, Sinatra's daughter Tina said, "He always thought that song was self-serving and self-indulgent. He didn't like it. That song stuck and he couldn't get it off his shoe." A song of individuality and aspiration, there is a scientific explanation for why it has triggered such a strong emotional reaction despite the rather pedestrian lyrics and silly rhymes (losing/amusing, curtain/certain). The song starts with a rising 6th progression, which indicates striving. It builds in intensity and powers to a big finish, which Sinatra could really sell with his declaration, "I did it my way." In America, this was merely a modest hit on the charts, as it didn't jibe with the spirit of 1969. In the UK, however, it was a runaway hit, re-entering the charts six times between 1970-1971. It holds the record for the longest stay on the chart. After dominating the American popular music charts in the '40s and early '50, Sinatra had some down years in the rock era, but still managed a few huge hits, with "Learnin' The Blues" (1955) and " Strangers in the Night " (1966) each going to #1 on the Hot 100. "My Way" became one of his more popular songs, but it had a very pedestrian placing on this chart, making just #27, which was lower than his previous Top 40 single, "Cycles" (#23 in 1968). "My Way," however, had tremendous staying power and became a concert showstopper. It was also Sinatra's last Top 40 hit in the US until 1980, when he returned with " New York, New York ." Sinatra probably did not have in mind the red velvet drapes of a crematorium when he sang about facing his final curtain. However, in 2005 a survey by Co-Operative Funeralcare put this tune at the top of songs most requested at funerals in the UK. Spokesman Phil Edwards said: "It has that timeless appeal – the words sum up what so many people feel about their lives and how they would like their loved ones to remember them." Some of the many artists to record this song include Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones , Dionne Warwick, and Andy Williams. The Welsh singer Dorothy Squires released a version shortly after Sinatra that was also a hit in the UK and re-entered the chart there twice. Toward the end of his career, Elvis added this to his concert repertoire. After his death in 1977, a live version was released as a single, going to #22 in the US and #9 in the UK. The Sex Pistols recorded a Punk version in 1979 with their bass player Sid Vicious on lead vocals (lead singer Johnny Rotten had left the band). Their version went to #6 in the UK and was used over the closing credits of the movie Goodfellas. The song appeared on the Sex Pistols' album The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle. Sid Vicious died before the album was released. Anton La Vey, founder of the Church of Satan, complimented Sid Vicious' cover of the song in his biography The Secret Life of a Satanist . >>


What is the capital of the island nation of Mauritius?

Mauritius - Republic of Mauritius - Country Profile Info ___ Mauritius A virtual travel guide to Mauritius, an archipelago in Southern Africa in the Indian Ocean. The main island Mauritius is about 880 km (550 mi) east of Madagascar . The island nation includes Mauritius, the island Rodrigues, 600 km (373 mi) further east, the islands of Agalega, 1065 km (660 mi) to the north, and the  archipelago Cargados Carajos Shoals (Saint Brandon), 400 km away. The islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, and nearby Réunion (170 km (110 mi) southwest) form part of the Mascarene Islands. The combined area of 2,040 km² of the country is about one fifth smaller than Luxembourg or about half the size of the US state of Rhode Island . The capital and largest city is Port Louis . This page aims to give you a broad overview of Mauritian art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Mauritius. Aerial View of Le Morne Brabant, the peninsula at the south-western tip of Mauritius.   Country Calling Code : +230 Capital City: Port Louis (pop. 148 000) Other Cities: Beau Bassin and Rose Hill (105 000), Vacoas-Phoenix   (100 000), Curepipe (80 000), Quatre Bornes (80 000). Government: Independence: 12 March 1968 ( from UK, Mauritius became a republic in 1992). Constitution: 12 March 1968. Location: East South Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, 500 miles east of Madagascar. Area : 2,040 km² (770 sq. mi.) Dependencies: Rodrigues Island, the Agalega Islands and Cargados Carajos Shoals;   Mauritius also claims sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, part of the British   Indian Ocean Territory, where the U.S. Naval Support Facility at Diego Garcia   is located. Terrain: A volcanic island with a central plateau rimmed by mountains, the island   is surrounded by coral reefs. Climate: Tropical; cyclone season mid-December-April. People: Ethnic groups: Indo-Mauritians 68%, Creoles 27%, Sino-Mauritians 3%, Franco-Mauritians   2%. Religions: Hindu 48%, Christian 32%, Muslim. Languages : French,   English (official), Creole (common), Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bhojpuri. Literacy: 85-90% Natural resources: Arable land, fish. Agriculture products: Sugar, sugar derivatives, tea, tobacco, vegetables,   fruits, flowers and fishing. Industries: Labor-intensive goods for export, including textiles and clothing,   watches and clocks, jewelry, optical goods, toys and games, and cut flowers; tourism. Exports - commodities:  clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses, fish, primates (for research) Exports partners: UK 19.3%, France 16.4%, USA 9.9%, South Africa 9.8%, Spain 7.5%, Italy 6.9%, Madagascar 6.8% (2012) Imports partners: India 23.1%, China 16%, France 8.5%, South Africa 6.5% (2012) Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Background: Discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, Mauritius was subsequently held by the Dutch,  French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has developed from a low-income, agriculturally based economy to a middle-income diversified economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors. The country has attracted more than 32,000 offshore entities, many aimed at commerce in India , South Africa , and China , and it has earned one of Africa's highest  per capita incomes. Mauritius has a stable democracy  with regular free elections and a positive human rights record.


In France it would be a cirque, in Scotland a corrie, what would it be called in Wales?

BBC - GCSE Bitesize: Corries, cwms or cirques Glaciers have a huge impact on landscapes. They exert colossal forces on the land and are responsible for dramatic changes caused by erosion. Corries, cwms or cirques Corries, also known as cwms or cirques, are often the starting point of a glacier. The diagram below shows the formation of a corrie, cwm or cirque. Formation of a corrie Snowflakes collect in a hollow. As more snow falls, the snow is compressed and the air is squeezed out to become firn [firn: A dense type of snow which has thawed and then been compacted and recrystallised. Older and denser than neve snow. ] or neve [neve: A dense type of snow which has thawed and then been compacted and recrystallised. ]. With the pressure of more layers of snow, the firn will, over thousands of years, become glacier ice. Erosion and weathering by abrasion, plucking and freeze-thaw action will gradually make the hollow bigger. Even though the ice is trapped in a hollow and unable to move down hill, gravity will still encourage it to move. This circular motion is known as rotational slip and can cause the ice to pull away from the back wall creating a crevasse or bergschrund. Plucked debris from the back wall causes further erosion through abrasion which deepens the corrie. Red Tarn in the Lake District Some of this debris is deposited at the edge of the corrie, building up the lip. These processes create a characteristic rounded, armchair shaped hollow with a steep back wall. When ice in a corrie melts, a circular lake is often formed at the bottom of the hollow. This is known as a tarn, eg Red Tarn on the eastern flank of Helvellyn. Page:


Sixte, octave and riposte are terms used in which sport?

British Fencing the last three fingers of the sword hand Analysis the process of describing actions occurring in a fight, usually a phrase preceding a hit Angulation creating an angle between the weapon and the sword arm by flexing the wrist and pronating or supinating the sword hand Annulment of hit a valid hit which is disallowed because of an infringement of the rules or a technical fault Appel beating the ground with the ball of the foot, either as a 'front foot' or 'rear foot' appel Assault friendly combat between two fencers Attack an initial offensive action made by extending the sword arm and continuously threatening the opponent's target Avoidance ducking or moving sideways to avoid being hit Back edgethe edge of a sabre blade opposite to that of the cutting edge Balestra a short, sharp jump forwards; usually used as a preparation. Barrage a fight-off to determine a result in the event of a tie Beat crisp striking movement of the opponent's blade creating a deflection, or obtaining a reaction; used as a preparation Bib a soft, padded attachment to the lower part of the mask to protect the neck and throat Bind taking of the foible of the opposing blade diagonally from high to low line, and vice versa Blade the main component of a sword on which the hilt is mounted Body wire wire worn under a fencer's clothing to connect the sword terminal to the retractable spool cable, when using the electrical apparatus Bout a fight for a specific number of hits Breaking ground stepping back Breeches white, knee-length trousers made of robust material; side fastening must be on the non-sword-arm side, and legs must have fastenings below the knees Broken time when a pause is introduced into an action which is normally performed in one movement Brutality actions which are performed with an unacceptable level of force or violence which causes discomfort to the opponent Button soft covering over a non-electric foil or epee point Cadence the rhythm in which a sequence of movements is made Ceding parry a parry formed by giving way to an opponent who is taking the blade Change beat a beat made after passing under or over the opponent's blade Change of engagement re-engagement of the opponent's blade on the opposite side by passing under or over it Chest protectors shields the breast, sternum and ribs from strikes when fencing Circular parry deflection of the opponent's attacking blade by making a circle with the sword point Close quarters when two fencers are close together but can still wield their weapons Competition aggregate of individual bouts or team matches required to determine a winner Compound actions two or more single actions performed together as one continuous action Compound attack an attack comprising one or more feints Compound prises de fer two or more consecutive takings of the blade, alike or different, with no loss of blade contact Compound riposte riposte comprising one or more feints Conventions the rules governing the method of fencing for each weapon Coquille bell-shaped guard of a foil or epee Corps a corps bodily contact between the fencers in a bout Coule the action of extending the sword arm and grazing lightly down the opponent's blade, maintaining contact throughout Counter attack the offensive action made while avoiding, or closing the line against, an opponent's attack Counter-disengagement an indirect action which deceives a change of engagement Counter-offensive action a riposte following the successful parry of the opponent's riposte or counter-riposte Counter-tiime an action made by the attacker into a counter attack which is provoked by the opponent Coupe see cut-over Croise the taking of the foible of the opposing blade from high to low line, and vice versa, on the same side as the engagement Crosse grip a moulded grip with finger protrusions, used on foils and epees Cut a hit at sabre made by striking with the edge of the blade Cut-over (coupe) an indirect action made by passing the blade over the opponent's point Defence not being hit by the opponent's offensive actions, either by parrying, avo


Symond's Yat is a prominent rock feature on the banks of which British river?

10 Hotels in Symonds Yat, UK - Best Price Guarantee - Booking.com reviews Beautiful location, lovely for walking and great traditional... Beautiful location, lovely for walking and great traditional pubs. We ate at the Wye knot public house, lovely home cooked food, also the Court Hotel, really nice food and beautiful old building, although the food was a little on the expensive side.  There are plenty of treks for walking along the River Wye where you can also canoe. Loved our stay at the Paddock Hotel the owner Peter was really friendly and helpful. Room was to a high standard of cleanliness. Bright and comfortable room with everything you need and the bed was really comfy I had a wonderful nights sleep, its so quite and relaxing. Thank you Peter and we will see you again. Richard Ye Old Ferrie Inn “Had an amazing time at Ye Old Ferrie Inn. The location couldn't be better, we had a lovely view to the river from our hotel room. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and the service was good. The staff was very friendly. They were always there to help and even took us across the river with the ferry after the regular ferry operating hours and even waited for us to take us back! The sticky toffee pudding was the best one I have had so far!! Would definitely stay there again.” Old Court Hotel & Suites “We had a 4 poster bedroom which was lovely and the bed was really comfy. Staff were very helpful and very efficient. Lots of atmosphere in the hotel, more like a great pub and the menu was pub like too - just the sort of place we particularly like. A short walk to the hand ferry to Symonds Yat East and lots of things on the doorstep to do.” The Saracens Head Inn “We stayed here in March, the staff were the friendliest most attentive staff I've ever had in a hotel stay anywhere! The entire place was immaculately kept, and the setting stunning. We had a river view room that felt like it was right over the river. I wouldn't hesitate to go back or recommend to someone.”


Which English king was married to Isabella of Angouleme?

Isabella of AngoulÃªme, wife of King John | Magna Carta Trust 800th Anniversary | Celebrating 800 years of democracy Isabella of AngoulÃªme, wife of King John Home » Schools » Biographies » Women of Magna Carta » Isabella of AngoulÃªme, wife of King John By Professor Louise Wilkinson, of Canterbury Christ Church University The reputation of Isabella of AngoulÃªme, the wife of King John, suffered badly at the hands of thirteenth-century writers [i] . Not only were the circumstances of Isabellaâs marriage blamed for harming Johnâs long-term interests on the Continent, but some chroniclers, like the St Albans monk, Roger of Wendover, also attributed the kingâs inadequate defence of Normandy in 1203-4 to Isabellaâs skills in âsorcery or witchcraftâ. According to Wendover, John became so infatuated with Isabella that he remained inactive and adopted a cheerful demeanour in the face of the French invasion [ii] . Matthew Paris, Wendoverâs successor at St Albans, went so far as to describe Isabella as a woman who was âmore Jezebel than Isabelâ [iii] . Even if Wendoverâs and Parisâs characterizations are a little far fetched, they do, at least, reveal something of the infamy attached to this English queen consort. Although the precise year of Isabellaâs birth is not known, she was probably around twelve years old at the time of her marriage to King John on 24 August 1200. Isabella was the only daughter and heiress of Audemar, count of AngoulÃªme, the lord of a strategically important territory in southwestern France. Her mother was Alice de Courtenay, the daughter of the French lord of Montargis and ChÃ¢teaurenard, and a cousin of the French king Philip Augustus (Philip II). Through her Courtenay connections, Isabella also enjoyed kinship with the kings of Jerusalem, and was a half-sister to Peter, count of Joigny, the child of one of her motherâs earlier marriages [iv] . King John, Isabellaâs bridegroom, was in his thirties and had already been married once before, to Isabella of Gloucester, whom he had set aside as his wife on the grounds of consanguinity. In 1200, John had sound political reasons for marrying Isabella of AngoulÃªme. He did so in order to prevent her union with another powerful Poitevin neighbour, Hugh (IX), lord of Lusignan and count of La Marche. An AngoulÃªme-Lusignan alliance posed a serious threat to Johnâs dominance in the region, and jeopardized the stability of the borders of Poitou and Gascony. Unfortunately, by taking Isabella for his own wife, John caused grave offence to Hugh (IX), who suffered an embarrassing loss of face. Hugh (IX) rebelled against John and appealed to Philip Augustus, who declared Johnâs continental territories forfeit. Isabellaâs union with John thus helped to trigger the war that culminated in the loss of Normandy, Maine, Anjou and Touraine to the French crown in 1204, along with a significant slice of Poitou. Isabella of AngoulÃªmeâs status as Johnâs wife was enhanced when she was crowned queen of England by Archbishop Hubert Walter at Westminster Abbey in October 1200 [v] . As queen, however, Isabella did not enjoy anything like the level of personal wealth or political influence of some of her twelfth-century predecessors in England [vi] . Isabella was not, for example, allowed to receive the revenues from her inheritance, her dower (those lands set aside to provide for her in the event of her husbandâs death) or queenâs gold during Johnâs lifetime. In this way, John ensured that Isabella remained personally dependent upon his continued generosity and goodwill for her day-to-day maintenance, and effectively prevented her from playing an active role in court politics [vii] . During her marriage to John, Isabella was at least successful in fulfilling her primary duty as a medieval English queen consort, that of bearing a male heir. Between 1207 and 1215, Isabella was delivered safely of two sons (the future King Henry III and Richard, earl of Cornwall) and three daughters (the future Joan, queen of Scots, Isabella, wife of Emperor Fr


John Harmon is the main protagonist in which Dickens novel?

David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page - Our Mutual Friend Our Mutual Friend FAQ & Email Novelist John Irving acknowledges Dickens as a major influence on his writing.    Irving says he has read all of Dickens' novels except one, he has not read Our Mutual Friend. Irving says he keeps a copy of the book in all    of his homes and is saving it for old-age or a severe illness. That way,    he says he knows he will have at least one good book to read. The Dustmen Victorian London ran on coal. The    new factories springing up as part of the Industrial Revolution required    coal to make the steam that powered machinery. It was also estimated that    the average household in London burned 11 tons of coal annually. The resulting    ashes and trash residue were collected in dustbins. The dustbins were emptied by dustmen driving wagons through the streets    ringing a bell alerting housekeepers to bring out their dustbins. The dust    was then taken to dust yards situated on the outskirts of the city and owned    by generally wealthy dust contractors. The resulting mountains of dust were    very valuable. At the dust yards workers, known as sifters and working in dust to their    waists, separated the fine dust which, mixed with street-sweepings, was    sold as fertilizer. The coarser dust, mixed with clay, was sold to make    bricks. Rags, bones, and pieces of metal found in the dust were also sold    at handsome profits. The dust business is central to the plot of Dickens' novel Our    Mutual Friend where John Harmon's father was a wealthy dust contractor. The little doll's dressmaker from Our Mutual Friend inspired Dickens    lover Paul McCartney to write the song Jenny Wren . The song is included    in his 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard . Dickens' life during the serialization of Our Mutual Friend May 1864 - Nov 1865 Dickens' age: 52-53 May 1864 Despite a massive advertising blitz that included 300,000 hand bills,        as well as advertisments on omnibuses, steamboats, and railway stations,        sales of the monthly parts shrank from 35,000 for the first monthly        part to 19,000 for the last monthly installment. June 1865 Returning from France with Ellen Ternan and her mother, Dickens        is involved in a railway accident on the train from Folkestone to        London. The train derailed near Staplehurst when workmen misread        the schedule and removed a section of rail for repair. November 1865 Read it online | Shop for the Book | Shop for the Video | Illustrations | Locations Dickens' fourteenth novel was his last    completed work. Having ended his long association with Hablot    Browne , Our Mutual Friend was illustrated by Marcus    Stone and was the first monthly serialized Dickens novel to use woodcuts    instead of steel plates for the illustrations . The story centers on the    effects of greed and the corruption that money brings. The writing was slow    and the monthly installments were not selling well. Dickens was beginning to feel the effects of illness that would plague    him the rest of his life. Despite a scathing contemporary review by Henry James ("the poorest of Mr Dickens's works") Sean Grass, in his recent book Charles Dickens's Our Mutual Friend: A Publishing History , reports: ...the collected reviews tell us something that comes as a serious surprise: for all that James's place in the history of the novel—and, for that matter, in the history of criticism on the novel—has given his review of Our Mutual Friend a persistent significance for scholars, he was nearly alone in writing so negatively of the novel in 1865, and he was one of only two reviewers to do so in the absence of some longstanding antipathy to Dickens on the part of the magazine for which he wrote. Of the 41 reviews, only 4 are thoroughly negative, and these include James's and those published by Dickensâ€™s old enemies at the Saturday and Westminster. Modern crit


What unit of measurement is equal to 1,852 meters or 6,076 feet?

Nautical mile - definition of nautical mile by The Free Dictionary Nautical mile - definition of nautical mile by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nautical+mile nautical mile n. Abbr. nm A unit of length used in sea and air navigation, based on the length of one minute of arc of a great circle, especially an international and US unit equal to 1,852 meters (about 6,076 feet). Also called sea mile. nautical mile n 1. (Units) Also called: international nautical mile or air mile a unit of length, used esp in navigation, equivalent to the average length of a minute of latitude, and corresponding to a latitude of 45°, i.e. 1852 m (6076.12 ft) 2. (Units) a former British unit of length equal to 1853.18 m (6080 ft), which was replaced by the international nautical mile in 1970. Former name: geographical mile Compare sea mile nau′tical mile′


In the computer term pdf, for what does the d stand?

PDF - What does PDF stand for? The Free Dictionary PDF - What does PDF stand for? The Free Dictionary http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/PDF Portable Document Format (Adobe Acrobat) PDF Portable Data Format (common but incorrect) PDF Portable Data File (common but incorrect) PDF Printer Description File (File Name Extension) PDF Package Definition File (Microsoft Systems Management Server) PDF Pakistan Development Forum (international consortium) PDF Playa del Fuego (art festival) PDF Permanent Defence Force (Irish Army) PDF Postscript Document Format (common but incorrect) PDF Peoples' Democratic Front (Communist Party of India) PDF Planetary Defence Force (Warhammer 40,000) PDF Path Diversity with Forward Error Correction PDF I Profumi Di Firenze (Italian perfume) PDF Premier Diesel Fuel (low sulfur diesel) PDF Publico Decreto Fecerunt (Latin: Made by Public Decree, epigraphy) PDF Paranormal Dampening Field (remote viewing) PDF PDF Path Delay Fault (electronics) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Write what you mean clearly and correctly. References in periodicals archive ? Acrobat Elements Server supports Adobe PDF conversion from numerous desktop file types, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Corel WordPerfect, Adobe Photoshop and many popular image formats. Adobe introduces Acrobat Elements Server for enterprise-wide PDF creation Starting with PDF-Pro, PDF document creation software, ePapyrus will continuously develop and provide high quality electronic document software from document creation to distribution, sharing and management. Nuance Emerges as the Leading PDF Alternative to Adobe Acrobat, Surpassing One Million Seat Milestone Bluebeam has also implemented new features to satisfy the needs of the Legal, Financial and Government industries including built-in PDF redaction for permanently deleting confidential or sensitive text and images, Bates Stamping, markup summary reports formatted for MS Excel, and PDF document editing. Bluebeam(R) Software Releases Bluebeam PDF Revu(R) v.5.0 The need for effective redaction capabilities for PDF documents has been recently highlighted by a series of high-profile cases where sensitive information was inadvertently left in the PDF file by corporate, government and military agencies using the Internet and PDF to more broadly share redacted documents.


"Which American actress said of marriage ""It's a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet""?"

Marriage Quotes & Sayings (Husbands, Wives, Marriages, Divorce, Being Married, Marital, etc)     What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne The older I get, the less time I want to spend with the part of the human race that didn't marry me. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life — to strengthen each other in all labour, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting? ~George Eliot (1819–1880), Adam Bede, 1859 Strike an average between what a woman thinks of her husband a month before she marries him and what she thinks of him a year afterward, and you will have the truth about him. ~H.L. Mencken, A Book of Burlesques, 1916 The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds — they mature slowly. ~Peter De Vries To keep the fire burning brightly there's one easy rule: Keep the two logs together, near enough to keep each other warm and far enough apart — about a finger's breadth — for breathing room. Good fire, good marriage, same rule. ~Marnie Reed Crowell I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. ~Rita Rudner Marriage, n. A community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all two. ~Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary, 1911 Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can't sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can't sleep with the window open. ~George Bernard Shaw Newlyweds become oldyweds, and oldyweds are the reasons that families work. ~Author Unknown Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. ~Simone Signoret Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate. ~Barnett R. Brickner A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos at the same time. ~Anne Taylor Fleming Woke up in bed with a gorgeous woman, who I'm going to have lunch and the rest of my life with. ~Jason Barmer, pedestriansaint.com More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse. ~Doug Larson One advantage of marriage is that, when you fall out of love with him or he falls out of love with you, it keeps you together until you fall in again. ~Judith Viorst Never get married in the morning, because you never know who you'll meet that night. ~Paul Hornung Divorce: The past tense of marriage. ~Author Unknown Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then. ~Katherine Hepburn     A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966 In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage. ~Robert Anderson, Solitaire & Double Solitaire There is no such cozy combination as man and wife. ~Menander Two things are owed to truthfulness — lasting marriages and short friendships. ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com It destroys one's nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being. ~Benjamin Disraeli The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through eternity. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Consider the standard two-person married couple, and consider them, for a moment, not as a bastion of heterosexuality or a living witness to Jesus or any other such high-minded abstraction. Rather, consider them in relation to what Karl Marx would have called the "realm of commodities" and George Carlin would call "their stuff." They will possess, at least if they are affluent enough to matter to the economy at all, one VCR, one microwave oven, one electric knife s


Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck were pretenders to the English throne during the reign of which King?

Tudor and Stuart Britain HOME Henry VII and the Pretenders Posted on September 12, 2011, from Athens, Alabama Oh yes, I'm the great pretender Just laughing and gay like a clown I seem to be what I'm not you see I'm wearing my heart like a crown The Platters We don�t use the term �pretender� in American political discourse very much and we definitely don�t use it in the sense that people living under a system of hereditary monarchy used the term.  In the monarchial governments of the past, a pretender was someone who aspired to an office or the throne, usually under false pretenses. Under a system of hereditary monarchy, power normally was passed on as an inheritance to a son or some other member of the family of the ruling dynasty. Occasionally someone would seize the throne through force, which is exactly what Henry VII did to gain the English throne in 1485. But whenever people made such power grabs, they quickly attempted to justify their actions through some sort of appeal to hereditary succession. In Henry VII�s case, he did that by appealing to his Lancastrian roots and his descent from Edward III, which he bolstered by marrying Elizabeth of York, the eldest daughter of the deceased Edward IV. But he still faced challenges from Yorkist claimants. Adding to Henry VII�s problems with challengers was the appearance of a couple of impostors who claimed to be important members of the York dynasty with strong claims to the throne. Now you might ask, didn�t anyone realize that these two pretenders were not the people whom they claimed to be? Yes, some members of the York family and their close associates were in a good position to know that these two young men were fakes. But to Yorkist plotters, the facts didn�t matter, and they encouraged the impostors in the hope of overthrowing the hated Henry VII. Without Photos or TV Talking Heads, What's an Englishman to Believe? Otherwise, most people of that era never got a close look at their rulers. Londoners had greater opportunities to see monarchs, but in large parts of the realm, the common people never saw their king and his family in the flesh. They also did not see photographs of monarchs or get to watch them on television. Those kinds of ready popular imagery lay over 400 years in the future. So, anybody who showed up looking and acting sufficiently royal would have been given credence. If you looked like a king, dressed like a king, and acted like a king, you must be a king. The English were not alone in granting some credibility to impostors claiming the throne. The phenomenon of pretenders was even more common and more successful in seventeenth-century Russia. It has occurred throughout history in many parts of the globe. Keep in mind, impostors pretending to a throne also benefit from people wanting to believe. Many people in my lifetime were reluctant to accept the finality of pop music king Elvis Presley�s death, giving rise to frequent reports of Elvis sightings for many years after his demise -- a situation most likely aggravated by the proliferation of Elvis imitators. The same phenomenon occurred after the death of the singer Jim Morrison, although (so far) I have heard no reports of Michael Jackson sightings. From King Sebastian to President Kennedy. . . . When someone famous or important dies prematurely, a spirit of anxious denial is sure to arise. Stories circulated almost immediately that President John F. Kennedy had not died from his wounds at Dallas. These stories represent societal delusions with deep roots. For example, when King Sebastian of Portugal died at the Battle of Al Kazar al Kebir, rumors of his survival and claims of sightings followed in Portugal for several years. The delusion even had a name, Sebastianismo. Another case involved Edward VI of England, who death as a young man in 1553 led to tales that he had not really died. These kinds of rumors were often tinged with political undertones and sinister motives. The people who supported Henry VII�s rival pretenders didn�t float false rumors of Richard III�s survival,


"Alfred Hitchcock's film ""The Birds"" was inspired by a short novel by which authoress?"

Daphne du Maurier - The Alfred Hitchcock Wiki The Alfred Hitchcock Wiki Daphne du Maurier Biography Dame Daphne du Maurier DBE was a famous British novelist best known for her short stories and her classic novel " Rebecca ", which was the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock 's Oscar-winning film.


Which Liverpool born actress is missing from the following list: Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Sarah Jessica Parker?

Megan Fox Sex and the City - YouTube Megan Fox Sex and the City The next video is starting stop Megan Fox voted Sexiest Woman in the World 25,518 views 7 years ago Megan Denise Fox (born May 16, 1986) is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 2001 with several minor television and film roles, and played a recurring role on Hope and Faith. In 2004, she launched her film career with a role in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. In 2007, she was cast as Mikaela Banes, the love interest of Shia LaBeouf's character in the blockbuster film Transformers which became her breakout role and earned her various Teen Choice Awards nominations. Fox reprised her role in the 2009 sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Later in 2009, she starred as the titular lead character in the film Jennifer's Body. Fox is considered a sex symbol and frequently appears in men's magazine "Hot" lists. She was listed #18, #16, and #2 on Maxim magazine's yearly Hot 100 list in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively, while FHM readers voted her the "Sexiest Woman in the World" in 2008.[1] She ranked number one on Moviefone's "The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25" in 2008. In 2004, Fox began dating Brian Austin Green, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, after reportedly having met on the set of Hope and Faith. The two have since been in an on-and-off relationship. At 16, Fox made her acting debut in the 2001 film Holiday in the Sun, as spoiled heiress Brianna Wallace and rival of Alex Stewart (Ashley Olsen). The film was released Direct-to-DVD on November 20, 2001. The following year, Fox landed the lead main role as Ione Star on the television series Ocean Ave. The series lasted two seasons, from 20022003 and Fox appeared in 122 one-hour-long episodes. Also in 2002, she guest-starred on What I Like About You, appearing in the episode "Like a Virgin (Kinda)". She was an uncredited extra in Bad Boys II in 2003. In 2004, Fox guest-starred on Two and a Half Men in the episode "Camel Filters and Pheromones". In the same year, Fox made her film debut in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen co-starring opposite Lindsay Lohan, playing the supporting role of Carla Santi, a rival of Lola (Lindsay Lohan). Again in 2004, Fox was cast in regular role on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, in which she portrayed Sydney Shanowski, replacing Nicole Paggi in the role. Fox appeared in 36 episodes from seasons 2 to 3, until the show was cancelled in 2006. Show less Kim Cattrall - Duration: 2 minutes, 11 seconds. 27,092 views Sarah Jessica Parker - Duration: 8 minutes, 36 seconds. 14,686 views Play next Play now Olivia Wilde Play all Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn; March 10, 1984) is an American actress and fashion model. She has appeared in a number of television and film productions such as The O.C., The Black Donnellys, House, Tron: Legacy, Cowboys & Aliens, and In Time. Wilde was born in New York City. Her mother, Leslie Cockburn (née Redlich), is an American-born 60 Minutes producer and journalist. Her father, Andrew Myles Cockburn, a journalist, was born in London to British parents, and raised in Ireland; her uncles, Alexander Cockburn and Patrick Cockburn, also worked as journalists. Wilde's older sister, Chloe Cockburn, is a civil rights attorney in New York; her aunt, Sarah Caudwell, was a writer, and her paternal grandfather, Claud Cockburn, was a novelist and journalist. Wilde has appeared in the films The Girl Next Door, Alpha Dog, Conversations with Other Women and Turistas. She became known for her role on The O.C. as Alex Kelly, although she originally auditioned for the role of Marissa Cooper. She has also appeared in the Dashboard Confessional music video for "Stolen", and the French Kicks music video for "So Far We Are". In 2007, Wilde was a part of the ensemble cast of the short-lived NBC mid-season drama The Black Donnellys. Her character, Jenny Reilly, was the lone principal female character in the series following the lives of an Irish-American family tied to organized crime in New York City. Also in 2007, Wilde appeared in the play Beau


Who was the hero of several Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories first introduced in 'The Lost World'?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle:Biography - The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia Sir Arthur Conan Doyle:Biography Young Arthur Conan Doyle Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 may 1859, at Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. His mother, Mary Foley, was Irish and descendant of the famous Percy family of Northumberland, in the line of Plantagenet. His father, Charles Altamont Doyle , was a not very ambitious officer with some artistic talent [1] . When he lost his job, he sank into alcoholism and was interned after severe seizures before dying in 1893. The three brothers of his father distinguished themselves in England: James wrote The Chronicles of England, Henry was director of the National Gallery in Dublin and Richard was one of the most famous illustrators of Punch . Arthur is the second of seven children (Annette Constance, Caroline, Innes, Ida and Julia). His education begins at home and in a small Edinburgh school. At nine, he entered the Jesuit college Hodder in Lancashire to prepare his admission to the Stonyhurst College. He succeeded two years later and already starting to get excited about literature : Walter Scott, Jules Verne or Macaulay. He even founded a little magazine : The Stonyhurst Figaro . However, Jesuit education hardly suited him and when he left school in 1875, he completely rejected Christianity, preferring to be agnostic. Nevertheless, he spent an additional year at a Jesuit college in Feldkirch, Austria, to improve his German. In 1876, he began his medical studies at the Faculty of Edinburgh. Dr. Joseph Bell There he met two men who influence the choice of his future novel hero: Professor Rutherford, whose Assyrian beard, booming voice and broad chest, inspire him Professor George Edward Challenger [2] and Dr. Joseph Bell , Professor of Surgery, whose amazing deductions on his patients and their diseases did germinate the idea of a detective using the same methods. Alongside his studies, Arthur tries to win some money to help her family. He worked as medical assistant in Sheffield, Birmingham and Shropshire and doctor aboard a whaling in Greenland. In 1879, two of his short stories are published anonymously ( The Mystery of Sasassa Valley and The American's Tale ). 22 october 1881, he graduated and enlisted as a doctor aboard a steamer to Western Africa. The voyage which proves unpleasant because of a storm and a fire on board, Conan Doyle became seriously ill (probably malaria) in Lagos. He decides to exercise his talents more peacefully. After a brief partnership in 1882, with a crooked colleague, he opened a practice of ophthalmology in Southsea, near Portsmouth. His clientele leaves him plenty of time to read, write and try to publish other short stories but without success. Louisa Hawkins In august 1885, he married Louisa Hawkins ("Touie"), the sister of one of his rare patients. She gave him two children ( Mary Louise and Kingsley ) and strongly encouraged him to persevere in literature. He followed his advice because in 1886 he finished his first novel The Firm of Girdlestone , but failed to find a publisher (it will be serialized in 1889-1890 in People magazine). Beeton's Christmas Annual (1887) In 1887, he wrote his first Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Study in Scarlet . The manuscript was rejected by several publishers before Ward, Lock & Co. bought it for the paltry sum of £25. They published it in their Beeton's Christmas Annual in november 1887 and was completely unnoticed. But the young author, disciple of Walter Scott, is already working on historical novels (the kind he considered the only worthy of his vocation) like Micah Clarke (published in 1889). Having some success, he devours the chroniclers of the Middle Ages as Froissart and Philippe Commynes. As a result, he wrote The White Company (published in 1891). With this latest novel, which is a somewhat idealized description of English chivalry, Conan Doyle was proud to give England a second Ivanhoe. Lippincott's Magazine (1890) In august 1889, during a dinner hosted by J. M. Stoddart, an American agent of the Lippincott's Monthly Magazine


#OnThisDay in 1377: King Richard II succeeds King Edward III – Royal Central King Richard II; Photo By English: Anonymous - http://www.archist.com.au/assets/images/Richard_II.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5979094 King Richard II; Photo By English: Anonymous - http://www.archist.com.au/assets/images/Richard_II.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5979094 On June 21, 1377, ten-year-old Prince Richard of England succeeded his grandfather, King Edward III, to become King Richard II. At the time of his death, King Edward was 64 years old and had ruled England for half a century. Prince Richard was born in Bordeaux, in France, on January 6, 1367. He was the younger son of Edward, Prince of Wales, and Joan of Kent, and at the time of his birth, he was third in line to the throne after his father and older brother, Edward of Angouleme. It was presumed by all that it would be many years before he was crowned King, if at all. Richard’s paternal grandfather was the illustrious King Edward III, the warrior King who had led the English army in the Hundred Year’s War. In his heyday, King Edward had secured many spectacular victories in France, most notably at Crécy and Poitiers. But by the late 1360s, the King had begun to slow down and was ready to pass the mantle onto his sons. King Edward III ruled England for 50 years. His oldest son, Richard’s father, was known as the Black Prince owing to the dark colour of his armour and was an experienced military commander. Since 1392, the Black Prince had kept a court in France, serving as the King’s representative in Aquitaine. That was where Prince Richard spent the first few years of his life, with his parents and brother. But by his fourth birthday, things had begun to go seriously wrong for the small royal family. In 1370, the Black Prince contracted dysentery while fighting in Spain. Although he returned hold right away, he never really recovered from the illness, which continued to affect him for half a decade. Less than a year later, his older son Edward came down with the plague and died at the age of five. His death was a devastating blow to his parents, who, along with Richard, returned to England right away. Meanwhile, the King’s wife Queen Philippa had also died. In her absence, the ageing King had begun to rely increasingly on his favourite mistress, Alice Perrers. However, his closest advisors decided that Alice had far too much influence over the King, and she was banished from court. With King Edward unable to run the country and the Black Prince incapacitated by illness, it fell to the King’s younger son, John of Gaunt, to look after the welfare of England. For the last few years of his life, King Edward played a limited role in the affairs of the country. In 1376, the Black Prince succumbed to his long illness, predeceasing his father by a year. On June 21, 1377, the King suffered a stroke and died at Sheen Palace. He was succeeded by his grandson, Richard. He was crowned less than a month later and ruled England for 22 years. At the time of his ascension, Richard was popular with the people, who were excited at the prospect of a new, young King who could revive the glory days of his aged grandfather. However, unlike his ancestors, King Richard was not interested in continuing the war. What started off as a bright reign proved to be filled with challenges. In addition to the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 there was the continuous threat of a French invasion, and after the death of his Queen, King Richard began to exhibit signs of a tyrant, sending his cousin, Henry of Bolingbroke into exile. In 1399, the King was deposed by Bolingbroke, who succeeded him as King Henry IV, and he died in captivity a few months later.


In the human body which bone runs parallel to the ulna?

Arm Bones | Bones of the Arm | Learn Bones In anatomy, the entire arm is divided into two regions, the upper portion above the elbow known as the upper arm and the lower portion below the elbow known as the forearm. Sometimes the the entire arm is referred to as the upper limb and the two portions are the arm and forearm. However, for our purposes we will use the terms upper arm and forearm. Below are detailed diagrams and information regarding the arm bones (upper arm bones and forearm bones). Learn the names of the arm bones and arm anatomy trough the arm bones diagram. List of all Arm Bones   extensor primi internodii pollicis and the pronator teres muscles Furthermore, the radius is found on each arm thus contributing a total of two bones to the human body skeleton. Ulna The ulna is the third and final bone of the arm. This bone runs parallel to the radius from the elbow to the wrist. Like the other arm bones, the ulna is relatively long and slightly curved. The primary function of the ulna is allowing motion and supporting the arm. An ulna exists on each arm and thus contributes two bones to the total human body skeleton. The ulna is also the site of attachment for many muscles and ligaments.   Examples of muscles attaching to the ulna include the triceps brachii muscle


In the TV drama GBH written by Alan Bleasdale what was the occupation of Michael Palin's character Jim Nelson?

www.XpatDvd.com British TV Drama / One offs or Mini Series Quantity: 9 Discs The first three seasons of the historical drama following the adventures of a Viking clan. The series follows Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), a Viking chieftain who, along with his brother Rollo (Clive Standen) and wife Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick), plots to become king. A formidable warrior, Ragnar often leads his men on raids overseas. However, even as he makes a name for himself on the battlefield, Ragnar must be aware of rivals plotting behind his back in his homeland. National Treasure Price: Bt300 Quantity: Paul Finchley (Coltrane) is a cherished household name, one half of a much-loved comedy double act with a career that spans several decades. He s a bona fide national treasure until the day he receives a knock at the door. Faced with an accusation of long-past sexual offences, the life of this adored entertainer begins to unravel. Paul, and all those closest to him, are put under the intense pressure of the investigation and the merciless media circus that accompanies it,from his wife of 40 years Marie (Walters) and his troubled daughter Dee (Riseborough), to his manager and his loyal comedy partner, Karl (McInnerny). Throughout the investigation and criminal trial that follows, memories prove muddied,doubts flourish, loyalties are tested, and truths, half-truths and lies are all exposed. This powerful exploration of truth, memory,trust and family calls into question: how well do we really know those we love? One of Us Quantity: 2 Discs Grace Douglas and Adam Elliot grew up side by side in remote rural Scotland. Recently married, they are full of hope for the future - until their young lives are cut short by a brutal murder. The Douglases and Elliots are fiercely different families, split by old rifts but forced together in rage and grief when the man who killed Grace and Adam crashes into their lives, they face a choice that will have dark consequences for all of them. As they stumble down the path they have chosen, truth and morality become obscured. The death of Grace and Adam is just the start of this dangerous journey, one that will twist and turn until its devastating end. The Justice Game: Series 1 and 2 Price: Bt600 Quantity: 2 Discs Having made a major success of his career in America, criminal lawyer Dominic Rossi returns home to his Glasgow roots, investigating both an elderly man killed at a bus stop and defending a man accused of murder sees Rossi discovering the shady hand of big business involved, digging further he realises that Tim Forsythe is behind things, Forsythe will stop at nothing to make sure Rossi doesn t reveal too much. New Blood 3 Discs A fresh take on crime drama from award-winning writer Anthony Horowitz. Rash and Stefan are two guys in their mid-twenties, stuck at the bottom of the career ladder. One is a trainee police detective, the other a very junior investigator at the Serious Fraud Office. Rashs parents were born in Iran, Stefans in Poland. Theyre first generation British  but still outsiders. When theyre brought together by two apparently unrelated cases, they find themselves involved in a worldwide conspiracy. In 21st century London, a new breed of criminal hides behind the legitimate facades of business and government. Rash and Stefan must combine their skills to bring them down. They are opposites in almost every way, but as their friendship develops they realise they can take on the rich and the powerful. Just as long as they dont get themselves fired first. Doctor Thorne Price: Bt300 Quantity: Tom Hollander stars as Dr Thomas Thorne, who lives in the village of Greshamsbury in Barsetshire, with his young niece, Mary (Stefanie Martini), a girl blessed with every gift except money. Mary Thorne has grown up alongside the Gresham family, whose house, Greshamsbury Park, and status dominate the county. However Francis Gresham Senior (Richard McCabe) has frittered away the family fortune and now his wife, Lady Arabella Gresham, played by Rebecca Front, their daughters Augusta (Gwyneth Keyworth) and Beat


What was the name of the Wright brothers' first aeroplane?

The Wright Brothers | The First Successful Airplane View the 1903 Wright Flyer up close and in detail. Take a look at all the changes they made. > Buoyant over the success of their 1902 glider, the Wright brothers were no longer content to merely add to the growing body of aeronautical knowledge; they were going to invent the airplane. Still, they recognized that much hard work lay ahead, especially the creation of a propulsion system. During the spring and summer of 1903, they were consumed with leaping that final hurdle into history. On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made four brief flights at Kitty Hawk with their first powered aircraft. The Wright brothers had invented the first successful airplane.


Who won the 1997 World Snooker Championship?

snooker.org: World Championship 1997 Final The victory streak is over! Stephen Hendry has lost and Ken Doherty has won! Ken Doherty managed to withstand Hendry's high break attack to claim the World Championship trophy for the very first time with a 18-12 victory in the final. It is also the first time a player from the Republic of Ireland has prevailed. Hendry made five centuries in the match and won five frames in a row from 15-7 down. One had to wonder if he could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat once more. Do you remember how he once won the last 10 frames in to beat Jimmy White 18-14? Doherty was unstoppable on the night though and won the last three frames to end the Scot's dominance at The Crucible. Stephen had won five championships in a row and 29 consecutive matches coming into this final. Had he won again he would have had seven world titles, one more than Ray Reardon and Steve Davis . This victory will take Doherty to No.3 in the 1997/98 world rankings . Hendry will still have a commanding lead in first place despite the loss today, John Higgins will be second, and Mark Williams fourth. Go to the World Championship Page for more background info. #2 By Patrick McWilliams ( pmcwilliams@clio.arts.qub.ac.uk ) Ken Doherty became the first player to lift both the World Amateur and Professional titles, having won the amateur crown in 1989 (and U21 title the year before), going one better than Doug Mountjoy and Jimmy White , who were runners-up in the pro. event, the former to Steve Davis in 1981 and the latter on an incredible six occasions (84, 90- 94 ). Hendry seemed a little jaded after a very long season and was not quite his awesome best. However, once Doherty, from Ranelagh a few miles from the centre of Dublin, pulled ahead 11-5 at the end of the first day, the Irishman managed to keep his advantager and "drawing" the second day 7-7 was enough to guarantee a cheque for 210,000 pounds sterling and the famous Joe Davis trophy. Hendry won 126,000 pounds for his efforts while Ronnie O'Sullivan 's superb maximum break earned him 147,000 pounds + 18,000 for the highest break, not bad for 5 minutes' work. Hendry, while clearly shattered by the loss of his crown, generously conceded that Ken was a "deserved winner", and Doherty, who showed enormous composure to hold himself together as the Hendry charge gained momentum, admitted he was mightily relieved to have held on. "My mother must have burnt a number of churches as she's been lighting so many candles for me" said the popular 27 year old. This was a match that saw the champion make numerous errors, especially with his long potting and safety. Doherty was usually able to punish him for them but on occasions stuttered as the winning post appeared. However, the new champion played better over the marathon distance and, crucially, made fewer mistakes, to defy the odds of 2/7 quoted on Hendry to surpass the modern era record of 6 titles, shared by Ray Reardon and Steve Davis . Extra notes I think my first report was a little unfair on Ken as it might have suggested that Hendry wasn't at the races. However, he was clearly a deserved winner, having to defeat a resurgent Steve Davis plus the world's no. 1 and 2 players on the way. Note also that Hendry has been behind before and always come through, but on this occasion Doherty kept up such a relentless stream of steady scoring and decent safety that the champion was simply unable to claw his way back. Forgot to say earlier that Ken is only the second "overseas" (i.e. non-UK) player to win the title. Patrick McWilliams ( pmcwilliams@clio.arts.qub.ac.uk ) Semi-finals Ken Doherty from Ireland reaches his first ever World Championship final. This Sunday and Monday he'll try to end Stephen Hendry 's reign at The Crucible. Quarter-finals Thanks to Patrick McWilliams ( pmcwilliams@clio.arts.qub.ac.uk ) for some assistance here Morgan complained that the presence of a high profile Hendry fan, world boxing champ Nazeem Hamed, in the press area last night had "a massive bearing on the match". Morgan lost 3 of the 4 frames w


On which play was the film Cabaret based?

An Analysis Of Return to New Line Theatre's homepage                                                 Return to New Line's Cabaret webpage background and analysis by Scott Miller             The burgeoning political activism in the United States when Cabaret hit the stage in 1966 ï¿½ and its growth by 1972 when the film hit theatres ï¿½ as well as Hal Prince's desire to break through to a new kind of socially responsible musical theatre all conspired to make Cabaret one of the most fascinating stage pieces of the 1960s and a show that speaks to our world in a new millennium more now than at any time since it first opened, as evidenced by the smash hit Broadway revival. The singer Sally Bowles represents the people who kept their eyes shut to changes in the world around them, and the novelist Clifford Bradshaw represents the new (perhaps naï¿½ve) breed of American activist who could no longer sit by and watch the government ignore the will of the people. Today, as activism at both ends of the political spectrum has experienced a renaissance in America, Cabaret as a cautionary morality play has tremendous resonance.             Cabaret in its original form was a fascinating but flawed theatre piece. It was director Hal Prince's first experiment in making a concept musical (a show in which the story is secondary to a central message or metaphor), a form he would perfect later on with projects like Company, Follies, Pacific Overtures, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and other musicals. Early in the process of creating Cabaret, Prince had gone to Russia to see theatre and had witnessed a provocative, confrontational, rule-busting production at the Taganka Theatre. It was everything Prince had been looking for. He later said, ï¿½The Taganka Theatre was traumatizing (in a good sense).ï¿½ He would forever more gravitate towards theatre that challenged audiences, that intentionally made audiences uncomfortable, that made an audience confront their world in all its contradictions and ugliness.             Walter Kerr said in the New York Times in 1966 that Cabaret ï¿½opens the door to a fresh notion of the bizarre, crackling, harsh and the beguiling uses that can be made of song and dance.ï¿½ Other writers and directors further developed the concept musical in the 1970s and 80s with shows like A Chorus Line, Working, Chicago, Nine, and others, but Cabaret paved the way. Cabaret's flaw lies in the fact that the concept musical was still in an embryo stage; Prince was traversing uncharted territory. The end product was ground-breaking and often shocking, but it was only half a concept musical. Believing that Broadway audiences in 1966 still needed a central romantic couple and a secondary comic couple (as in Oklahoma, Brigadoon, The Pajama Game, and others), Prince and his collaborators essentially created two shows, a realistic book show with traditional musical comedy songs, and a concept musical with songs that commented on the action and the central message of the show. When Bob Fosse made the film version of Cabaret in 1972, he jettisoned all the traditional book songs, and the piece became a full-fledged concept musical. In 1987, when Prince revived the stage version, the show's creators went back and revised the show again, putting back the homosexuality in the story, incorporating some improvements from the film version, trying things audiences had not been ready for in 1966. In 1993, Sam Mendes went even further with a production at Londonï¿½s Donmar Warehouse, trimming the showï¿½s fat, better focusing the showï¿½s central metaphor, and creating yet another version that better integrates the two separate styles Prince first created. In Mendesï¿½ version (London, 1993; Broadway, 1998), the entire show was placed in the Kit Kat Klub, on the club stage, and the dialogue scenes became ï¿½actsï¿½ in the club. This better integrated the two parts of the show and eliminated the wall between actors and audience, placing the audience on three sides of the stage, only a few feet from the action, rather than across an orchestra pit, involv


In the Bible who was the long lived son of Enoch mentioned in Genesis?

Enoch in the Bible Was the Man Who Walked With God By Jack Zavada Updated June 15, 2016. Enoch holds a rare distinction in the Bible: He did not die. Instead, God "took him away." Scripture does not reveal much about this remarkable man. We find his story in Genesis 5, in a long list of the descendants of Adam . Enoch Walked With God Only a short sentence, "Enoch walked faithfully with God," in Genesis 5:22 and repeated in Genesis 5:24 reveals why he was so special to his Creator. In this wicked period before the Flood , most men did not walk faithfully with God. They walked their own path, the crooked way of sin . Enoch did not keep silent about the sin around him. Jude says Enoch prophesied about those evil people: "See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him." (Jude 1:14-15, NIV ) Enoch walked in faith the 365 years of his life, and that made all the difference. No matter what happened, he trusted God. He obeyed God. God loved Enoch so much he spared him the experience of death. Hebrews 11, that great Faith Hall of Fame passage, says Enoch's faith pleased God: For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:5-6, NIV ) What happened to Enoch? The Bible gives few details, other than to say: "...then he was no more, because God took him away." (Genesis 5:24, NIV) Only one other person in Scripture was honored this way: the prophet Elijah . God took that faithful servant to heaven in a whirlwind ( 2 Kings 2:11 ). Enoch's great-grandson, Noah , also "walked faithfully with God" ( Genesis 6:9 ). Because of his righteousness , only Noah and his family were spared in the Great Flood . Enoch's Accomplishments Enoch was a loyal follower of God. He told the truth despite opposition and ridicule. Enoch's Strengths Children: Methuselah , unnamed sons and daughters. Great-grandson: Noah Key Verses Genesis 5:22-23 After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years. (NIV) Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (NIV) Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: "He could not be found, because God had taken him away." For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God . (NIV)


What is the name of the Japanese verse form of 17 syllables arranged in 3 lines?

Haiku | Define Haiku at Dictionary.com haiku noun, plural haiku for 2. 1. a major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons. 2. a poem written in this form. Origin of haiku 1895-1900; < Japanese, equivalent to hai(kai) haikai + ku stanza; see hokku Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for haiku Expand British Dictionary definitions for haiku Expand an epigrammatic Japanese verse form in 17 syllables Word Origin from Japanese, from hai amusement + ku verse Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for haiku Expand n. 1899, from Japanese, where it is singular of haikai, in haikai no renga "jesting linked-verse;" originally a succession of haiku linked together into one poem. The form developed mid-16c. "Traditionally, there is mention of a season of the year somewhere in a haiku, as a means of establishing the poem's tone, though this may be only the slightest suggestion." [Miller Williams, "Patterns of Poetry," Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University, 1986]. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


In the world of transport what is a VLCC?

VLCC and ULCC | Maritime-Connector.com VLCC and ULCC Tweet VLCC or Very Large Crude Carriers and ULCC or Ultra Large Crude Carriers are the largest operating cargo vessels in the world. With a size in excess of 250,000 Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT), these giant ships are capable of carrying huge amount of crude oil in a single trip. Known as Supertankers, these vessels are primarily used for long-haul crude transportation from the Persian Gulf to countries in Europe, Asia and North America. VLCC Maersk Nautilus VLCC have a size ranging between 180,000 to 320,000 DWT. They are capable of passing through the Suez Canal in Egypt, and as a result are used extensively around the North Sea, Mediterranean and West Africa. VLCC are very large shipping vessels with dimensions of up to 470 m (1,540 ft) in length, beam of up to 60 m (200 ft) and draught of up to 20 m (66 ft). But the standard dimensions of these ships range between 300 to 330 meters in length, 58 meters breath and 31 meters in depth. They are known for their flexibility in using terminals and can operate in ports with some depth limitations. The cost of a VLCC ranges between $100 million to $120 million depending on its age. Frontline Limited of Bermuda has the largest fleet of VLCC consisting of 44 vessels. ULCC TI Oceania ULCC or Ultra Large Crude Carriers are the largest shipping vessels in the world with a size ranging between 320,000 to 500,000 DWT.  Due to their mammoth size, they need custom built terminals. As a result they serve a limited number of ports with adequate facilities to accommodate them. They are primarily used for very long distance crude oil transportation from the Persian Gulf to Europe, Asia and North America. ULCC are the largest shipping vessels being built in the world with standard dimensions of 415 meters length, 63 meters width and 35 meters draught. Comparison of tanker sizes Knock Nevis is regarded as the longest ULCC supertanker ever built in the world with massive dimensions of 564,763 DWT, 458.45 m (1,504.10 ft)  length and 68.8 m (225.72 ft) in width. Not in operation now, the ship was sold to Indian ship breakers in 2009 for its disposal. ULCC Knock Nevis(Jahre Viking)


What is the essential ingredient in a dish described as Florentine?

What Does Florentine (or à la Florentine) Mean in Cooking? By Danilo Alfaro Updated October 31, 2016. In the culinary arts, the word Florentine (pronounced "FLOR-en-teen"), or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. The easiest way to remember what it means is that a Florentine-style recipe features spinach. Specifically, a dish prepared à la Florentine will feature some main ingredient, such as eggs, poultry or fish, served on a bed of spinach which has been cooked in butter, then topped with  Mornay sauce  and grated cheese, and finally browned under the broiler. One common dish with the Florentine moniker is eggs Florentine, a variation on eggs Benedict  featuring a poached egg served over a bed of spinach (in place of the ham) on a grilled English muffin. It's served with Mornay sauce instead of  hollandaise sauce , although it's not uncommon to find it served with hollandaise in a lot of restaurants. And while spinach is characteristic of a dish prepared à la Florentine, a pile of steamed spinach is a far cry from the traditional Florentine method of gently simmering the spinach in melted butter. continue reading below our video How to Sharpen a Knife Like a Professional And not cooked and then a little bit of butter stirred in. Simmered in butter. If that sounds decadent, consider that the technique is said to originate with Florence-born Catherine de Medici's, or rather her chefs, who accompanied her to France upon her marriage to the Duke of Orleans and future king. Spinach is thought to have been brought to Sicily by Arab merchants over 1,200 years ago, and the plant thrived in Italy, Spain and elsewhere across the Mediterranean region. Thus spinach is not so much a Florence thing as a Catherine de Medici thing. Even so, I can't help wondering which scenario is more plausible: that the future queen of France, aged 14 at the time, was so devoted to spinach that she endeavored to bring bundles of it with her to her wedding (indeed, in some versions of the legend, such is Catherine's preternatural obsession with the leafy vegetable that she brings spinach seeds, with an eye toward cultivating them after the nuptial ceremony); OR, that upon arriving in Marseille, the site of the wedding, her chefs discovered an abundance of spinach, owing to the similar Mediterranean climate, and went ahead and cooked with it because it was a familiar ingredient I hate to debunk these beautiful legends, but honestly I think the latter is much more likely, don't you? In any case, strictly speaking, in addition to buttered spinach, a Florentine-style dish needs Mornay sauce, grated cheese and an au gratin finish. Which means the version of eggs Florentine described above, is technically just eggs with spinach. But don't mention this fact to your server at brunch this weekend, because I guarantee they will not be amused. Note that the word florentine also has another definition not related to recipes made with spinach and Mornay sauce. There's a thin, crunchy wafer or cookie that also goes by the name florentine. This florentine cookie is made with honey and nuts and is sometimes coated with chocolate.


Which city is the state capital of the US state of Maine?

Reference Map of Maine, USA - Nations Online Project ___ Reference Map of Maine (ME) About Maine The US state of Maine is situated in the northeastern United States on the US– Canada border, it is one of the six New England states. Maine is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Québec to the northwest  and New Brunswick to the north and northeast. The state borders the Atlantic Ocean to the south  and the US state of New Hampshire to the southwest. The states nickname is "The Pine Tree State". Maine occupies an area of 91,646 km² (35,385 sq mi), compared it is about the size of Portugal . Highest elevation in the state is Mount Katahdin 1606 m (5,270 ft), located in Baxter State Park almost in the center of Maine. Maine has a population of about 1.33 million people (est. 2015), its capital city is Augusta , largest city and economic capital is Portland, Maine, largest metropolitan area is Greater Portland (Portland-South Portland-Biddeford). Visited by John Cabot (an Italian navigator under the commission of Henry VII of England) in 1498 and colonized by England in the 1600s and 1700s, Maine was annexed to Massachusetts from 1652 until 1820. Admission to the Union on 15th March 1820, it was admitted as the 23rd state. The detailed map below is showing the US state of Maine with boundaries, the state capital Augusta , major    cities and populated places, streams and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways,  and railroads. Bookmark/share this page     You are free to use this map for educational purposes, please refer to the Nations Online Project. Reference Map of Maine Map is based on a state map of The National Atlas of the USA.   Cities and Towns in Maine The map shows the location of following cities and towns in Maine: Largest cities in Maine with a population of more than 20,000: Portland (66,200), Lewiston (36,600), Bangor (33,000), South Portland (25,000; adjoining Portland), Auburn (23,000), Sanford (21,000), Biddeford (21,000) Other cities and towns in Maine: Ashland, Augusta, Bar Harbor, Bath, Belfast, Brunswick, Bucksport, Calais, Camden, Caribou, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Eastport, Ellsworth, Farmington, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent, Greenville, Houlton, Jackman, Kittery, Lincoln, Machias, Macwahoc, Madawaska, Mars Hill, Millinocket, Newport, Norway, Orono, Presque Isle, Rockland, Rumford, Saco, Skowhegan, Topsfield, Van Buren, Vanceboro, Waterville, Westbrook More about Maine and the United States: Cities:


"Which legal term meaning ""as a favour"" indicates something not intended to create a legal binding obligation?"

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