The Bible. What is the fifth book of the Old Testament?

God's Book, Old Testament The Bible is written by men. God instructed the men what to write. That means that the whole Bible is God's book. Because it is God's Book we know it is true. Below are some of the books of the Old Testament: GENESIS The name Genesis means "in the beginning." It tells of the creation of the earth and the sun and the moon, and all the other things that God made. EXODUS This is the second book of the Bible. The name Exodus means "going out." . It's about how God used Moses to lead Hebrews out of Egypt. LEVITICUS The third book of the Bible tells about the family of Levi.  It's called Leviticus because it tells about the way the family of Levi and the priests were to serve God. It also tells all the other Israelites how to serve God. NUMBERS The fourth book of the Bible is called Numbers because it tells of the numbering, or counting, of the people of Israel. DEUTERONOMY This is the fifth book of the Bible. Its name means "giving the Law the second time."  Moses reminds the children of Israel about the Law which God had given to them, and how important it was for them to obey that Law. JOSHUA This tells what Joshua did when he was the leader of the Israelites. JUDGES Before the Israelites had kings, God gave them judges.  This book tells of that period of time, 450 years,  when the Israelites were ruled by judges RUTH A wonderful story of Ruth and how she trusted the Lord SAMUEL 1 and 2 There are two books in the Bible named after Samuel the prophet. These books tell about the birth and life of Samuel.  Samuel was the prophet of God who chose Saul to be Israel's first king. He later appointed David king to take the place of Saul. These two books also tell the story of both Saul and David up to the time Saul died and David became the king in Israel. KINGS 1and 2 These two books give the history of Israel during the time that kings reigned over them, beginning with King David, and ending with Zedekiah, their last king. CHRONICLES 1 and 2 These two books contain stories of the Israelites that were not written in the first and second Books of Kings. EZRA This book is named after the priest who served the Israelites during the time they were captives in Babylon. NEHEMIAH Nehemiah wrote nearly all of this book. It is about Israel during and after the time they returned to Palestine following their captivity in Babylon. ESTHER This book records the experiences of Esther, a Jew, who became the wife of Ahasuerus, the king of Persia. JOB This book is the life's story of a very faithful servant of God. PSALMS The Book of Psalms contains the beautiful writings of King David and other servants of God. Psalms mean "hymns." David was a musician who played the harp, and he was also a poet. In the poetic Psalms which David wrote, he expresses his love for God, and thanks God for all the wonderful things He had done for him.   PROVERBS This is a book of wise sayings nearly all of which were written by King Solomon. ECCLESIASTES The name of this book means "the preacher." It contains many things which are good for all of us to follow. THE SONG OF SOLOMON This is another book of the Bible written by King Solomon. It is also called "The Song of Songs," or "Canticles" by some people. It is a story of love. ISAIAH Written by the Prophet Isaiah.   JEREMIAH Written by the prophet Jeremiah. God asked Jeremiah to write a great deal about the sins of the people of Israel, and also to warn them that they would be punished for their sins.   LAMENTATIONS The word "Lamentations" means feeling very sad. This book was also written by the Prophet Jeremiah, and he tells of all the trouble the people of Israel had because they had not done what God wanted them to do. EZEKIEL Written by another of God's prophets, Ezekiel. DANIEL This book was written by the Prophet Daniel.   This book of the Bible is named after the Prophet Hosea. JOEL Joel loved God, and did what God asked him to do. In this book, he tells the people about terrible wars which were coming, and that the nations would fight each other. AMOS Amos was a prophet and God tol


According to tradition in Syria, who or what deliver the Christmas presents?

Christmas in Syria - Syrian Christmas Customs - Christmas Traditions in Syria Christmas : Around the World : Christmas in Syria Christmas in Syria Syria, where only about 10% of the entire population follows Christianity, celebrates Christmas with the same enthusiasm as anywhere in the west. Here, since a majority of people are Arabs, The standard greeting of Christmas is 'Milad Majid', which is Arabic for Merry Christmas. Christmas in Syria is celebrated on December 6th and the churches of Syria hold special masses in honor of Saint Nicholas Thaumaturgus whose legend is similar to those of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus. As is the case with most countries in the world, the tradition of exchanging gifts also exists in Syria. Here, of course, in line with the local traditions and the importance that camels hold in them, it is the Smallest Camel of the Wise Men who brings gifts for the kids on the Eve of Christmas. The smallest camel is a seasonal character of the Nativity story and it is said that he had an extreme rough time to make it to the journey but did reach in spite of his enervation. For his loyalty and will to see the Christ Child, he got the blessing of immortality and hence, on every January 5th night, the little camel brings gifts. Syrian Christmas Customs Syria mostly has Eastern Christians whose traditions are molded in the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe. Their way of celebrating Christmas is slightly different from the other Christian communities. The various denominations in Syria include the Syrian, Greek and Armenian Orthodox church, the Maronite Church, the Syrian Catholic Church and the Greek Catholic Church. The Eastern Christians observe a fast as a part of spiritual preparation for the birth of Christ at Christmas time. During this fast, they avoid meat, dairy products, fish and eggs. Other than this custom, on the Christmas Eve, families and relatives also gather together around an unlit bonfire and carry a lit candle with them. The youngest kid in the family reads out the Nativity story and the bonfire is lit after the story finishes. Similar to Iraqis, Syrians also believe that the flames of the bonfire bring good luck and prosperity to the house. Many hymns are sung while the bonfire burns and once it gets burnt completely, everyone jumps over the ashes and makes a wish. On the Christmas morning, every family goes to church to attend the mass. Here, another bonfire is lit and, while it burns, hymns are sung by the congregation members of the church. A celebrant holds the figure of the Christ Child and walks around the building. At the end, he touches the hand of the person next to him who, in turn, passes this touch further, to every person who is a part of the procession. This touch is the blessing called the ‘Touch of Peace’. Gifts are a major attraction of Christmas in Syria also. Children leave their shoes outside on the Christmas Eve with some hay and water beside them. The hay and water are for the camel to feed upon before he fills the shoes with gifts and goodies. Christmas Dinner Christmas dinner is one such regular tradition followed by every Christian in every part of the world. In Syria, the dinner includes chicken, pastries, nuts, oranges and soft drinks.


Which of Santa’s seven reindeer comes first in the alphabet?

The Sleigh Bell Letters: Untold Stories of Santa's Reindeer | Prefundia The Sleigh Bell Letters: Untold Stories of Santa's Reindeer This project has already launched. Visit project page Everyone knows the story of how a certain reindeer came to lead Santa's sleigh, but what about Santa's other eight reindeer? They all have their own stories, too - of how they came to join Santa's team and help pull his sleigh on Christmas Eve. It's time the world discovered their stories and what better person to tell them than Santa, himself! The Sleigh Bell Letters are a series of children's books that share the untold stories of Santa's eight reindeer. Written in the form of a letter from Santa, each 9"x7" hardcover book tells a different reindeer's tale - starting with Donner, Santa's very first reindeer. Each reindeer possesses positive attributes that children will love to emulate. Adding to the charm and magic of these stories is the fact that each one comes with a matching engraved sleigh bell that reminds children of the message each reindeer has to offer the world.  Here is a little snippet on the storyline for each of the eight books in the series. There is just no way these stories should not be published and shared! The Story of Donner: Santa's First Reindeer Did you know that before Santa found Donner, his sleigh was pulled by horses? Learn the myth surrounding Donner and how he got his name. Then go on an adventure with Santa to find Donner, his very first reindeer. Donner from The Story of Donner The Story of Blitzen: Santa's Second Reindeer Did you know that Donner has a little brother? Well Donner didn't! Learn the story of Blitzen's childhood and how he grew into his special power. Then discover how Blitzen found Donner at the North Pole and joined his brother to pull Santa's sleigh. The Story of Cupid: Santa's Third Reindeer Everyone knows Cupid's magical gift is love and joy, but did you know she was owned by a magical wizard before joining Santa? In this delightful tale, learn how Santa acquired Cupid from a wise and generous wizard, along with a bag of magical corn to help all Santa's reindeer fly! The Story of Comet: Santa's Fourth Reindeer With a name like Comet, is it surprising to learn that this young reindeer's only wish is to fly across the night sky? This fourth letter from Santa tells the story of how Comet grew up studying the stars and comets and eventually traveled to the North Pole in the hope that Santa would make his lifelong wish come true. The Story of Prancer: Santa's Fifth Reindeer The Queen's Guard in London is replacing the royal reindeer with horses and all 40 reindeer are looking for new homes. Will Santa ignore the nasty remarks about Prancer and choose him as his fifth reindeer? In this sweet story, Santa is reminded that what you see on the outside is not necessarily how you should judge a person -- or a reindeer. The Story of Vixen: Santa's Sixth Reindeer Can Vixen win the first ever North Pole Reindeer Athletic Competition to become the sixth reindeer on Santa's team? Learn how the Athletic Competition first came to be and the details of the six events that make up the games. Then discover how Vixen proved to Santa that she was not only a clever athlete, but a kind and respectful competitor as well. The Story of Dancer: Santa's Seventh Reindeer This charming story shares the life of the minstrel Baron von Gyldenstem and his magical dancing reindeer, Dancer. Learn how Mrs. Claus discovered them by chance and how she convinced Dancer and the Baron that they belonged at the North Pole. The Story of Dasher: Santa's Eighth Reindeer The Annual North Pole Reindeer Athletic Competition is back and the competition is fierce! Three reindeer -- Javan, Neve, and Dasher -- stand out from the rest but, as Santa explains, it isn't about whether you win or lose, it's about how you play the game. This story is a great reminder for all children that fair play and honesty is more important than winning. Blitzen from The Story of Blitzen MY VISION My vision is that these books become a Christmas tradition t


Whose radio show can be heard on Radio 1 Mondays to Thursdays, 7-00 to 9-00 pm?

BBC Radio 1 : definition of BBC Radio 1 and synonyms of BBC Radio 1 (English)   History   First broadcast Radio 1 was established in 1967 (along with its somewhat more adult-oriented counterpart, BBC Radio 2 ) as a successor to the BBC Light Programme , which had broadcast popular music and other entertainment since 1945. Radio 1 was conceived as a direct response to the popularity of offshore pirate radio stations such as Radio Caroline , which had been outlawed by Act of Parliament. [3] Radio 1 was launched at 7:00am on Saturday 30 September 1967. The first DJ to broadcast on the new station was Tony Blackburn , whose cheery style, first heard on Radio Caroline and Radio London , won him the prime slot on what became known as the "Radio 1 Breakfast Show" (although its original formal title, as shown in the Radio Times was Daily Disc Delivery, while Blackburn himself referred to it eponymously as the Tony Blackburn Show). The first words on Radio 1 – after a "countdown" by the Controller of Radios 1 and 2 , Robin Scott, and a jingle, recorded at PAMS in Dallas , Texas , beginning "The voice of Radio 1" – were "... And, good morning everyone. Welcome to the exciting new sound of Radio 1". This was the first use of US-style jingles on BBC radio, but the style was familiar to listeners who were acquainted with Blackburn and other DJs from their days on pirate radio. The first complete record played on Radio 1 was " Flowers in the Rain " by The Move (although technically the first music played was "Theme One" by George Martin leading into part of "Beefeaters (On Parade)" by Johnny Dankworth , Blackburn's signature tune carried over from pirate radio). The second single was " Massachusetts " by The Bee Gees . The breakfast show remains the most prized slot in the Radio 1 schedule, with every change of breakfast show presenter exciting considerable media interest. [4] The initial rota of staff included John Peel (who remained with the station until his death in October 2004) and a gaggle of others, some hired from pirates, such as Keith Skues , Ed Stewart , Mike Raven , David Ryder, Jim Fisher, Jimmy Young , Dave Cash , Kenny Everett , Simon Dee , Terry Wogan , Duncan Johnson, Doug Crawford, Tommy Vance , Chris Denning , Emperor Rosko , Pete Murray , and Bob Holness . Many of the most popular pirate radio voices, such as Simon Dee, had only a one-hour slot per week, ("Midday Spin.") [5] Annie Nightingale , who joined in 1970, was effectively Britain's first female DJ and is now the longest serving presenter, having constantly evolved her musical tastes with the times. [6]   1970s peak I want to slag off all the people in charge of radio stations. Firstly, Radio One. They outlawed the pirates and then didn't, as they promised, cater for the market the pirates created. Radio One and Two, most afternoons, run concurrently and the whole thing has slid right back to where it was before the pirates happened. They've totally fucked it. There's no radio station for young people any more. It's all down to housewives and trendies in Islington. They're killing the country by having that play list monopoly. — Joe Strummer [7] Initially, the station was unpopular with some of its target audience who, it is claimed, disliked the fact that much of its airtime was shared with Radio 2 and that it was less unequivocally aimed at a young audience than the offshore stations, with some DJs such as Jimmy Young being in their 40s. The very fact that it was part of an "establishment" institution such as the BBC was a turn-off for some, and needle time restrictions prevented it from playing as many records as offshore stations had. It also had limited finances (partially because the BBC did not increase its licence fee to fund the new station) and often, as in January 1975, suffered disproportionately when the BBC had to make financial cutbacks, strengthening an impression that it was regarded as a lower priority by senior BBC executives. Despite this, it gained massive audiences, becoming the most listened to station in the world with audiences of o


Which Scottish Premiership association football club has Rugby Park for its home ground?

Who are Scotland’s oldest professional football clubs - The Scotsman Heroes Who are Scotland’s oldest professional football clubs Kilmarnock v Real Madrid at Rugby Park in November 1965 - McInally knocks the ball past Betancort to score Killie's second goal, with the final score 2-2. Picture: Ian Brand 18:02 Tuesday 12 April 2016 Have your say With the Scottish Cup being the oldest national Association Football trophy in the world, Scotland has birthed an array of clubs with long lineages in the beautiful game. We’ve compiled a list of the oldest teams still playing across the top four tiers of the Scottish Professional Football League. David Galt of Queen's Park in action at Hampden in a 0-0 home league draw against Elgin earlier this season. Picture: Contributed QUEEN’S PARK FC (1867), LEAGUE TWO Scotland’s oldest amateur football team was formed on July 9, 1867 at 3 Eglinton Terrace on Glasgow’s South Side. As well as playing their home games at Scotland’s national football stadium, Hampden, no player to have walked onto the field in Queen’s Park FC colours has ever collected a wage for their services. This decision to “Ludere causa Ludendi”, or play for the sake of playing, makes Queen’s unique as one of the few ‘amateur’ teams in the professional leagues. ‘The Spiders’, as they are known, currently hold the fourth spot in the League Two table, with just one point off Annan Athletic and Clyde FC above them. Queen’s Park has also proven to be a vital training ground for footballing greats such as Sir Alex Ferguson and FIFA Technical Director and ex-Scotland manager Andy Roxburgh. KILMARNOCK FC (1869), PREMIERSHIP Stranraer are Scotland's third-oldest football club. Picture: Derek Watt Two years after Queen’s Park was created, Killie was born as Scotland’s oldest professional football club. Their long history has seen them qualify for European competition several times throughout the years, with their most recent accolade being the Scottish League Cup in the 2011-12 season. Formed by a group of cricketers looking for a sport to play during the off-season, Kilmarnock FC originally played a game more akin to rugby than Association Football (hence the name of their stadium, Rugby Park). The team has played there continuously since 1899 - apart from a four-year spell during the Second World War, when the government requisitioned the stadium as a fuel depot. STRANRAER FC (1870), LEAGUE ONE ‘The Blues’ currently occupy fourth spot in League One, despite a mixed history that according to their own website saw the club awarded “more wooden spoons than Delia Smith”. Since 1907, Stranraer has called Stair Park home after an almost-nomadic search for a home in the East End of the town. The Club won the Scottish Challenge Cup in 1996 and the Scottish Second Division in the 1993-94 and 1997-98 seasons; arguably their best victories in 146 years. READ MORE: Scotland’s oldest sporting venues DUMBARTON FC (1872), CHAMPIONSHIP Dumbarton FC have existed since 1872 and are currently eighth in the lower reaches of the Championship table. Their current stature is a far cry from their form in the early 19th century, where they won the Scottish Football league in its first two seasons. ‘The Sons’ also have the dubious honour of being the sole Scottish league champions to not have competed in the current format of the Scottish Premiership, having last played top-tier football in 1985. RANGERS FC (1872), CHAMPIONSHIP The Ibrox club recently won promotion to the top flight after winning this season’s Scottish Championship crown in the same week they also secured the Petrofac Training Cup. They’ve won 54 top tier titles throughout their storied history, starting in 1891 and securing the most recent in 2011. In 2012, Rangers suffered liquidation and had to reapply to the Scottish leagues. They were denied access to the top flight (then called the SPL) but were allowed to make their way through the lower leagues by starting in the Third Division (now called League Two). Whether or not the club has an “unbroken” history has been a source of much co


The 1954 film ‘White Christmas’ is set in which state of the USA?

White Christmas (1954) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. Director: Norman Krasna (written for the screen by), Norman Panama (written for the screen by) | 1 more credit  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 21 Dec 2010 a list of 29 titles created 18 Dec 2013 a list of 27 titles created 01 Dec 2015 a list of 37 titles created 04 Dec 2015 a list of 37 titles created 2 months ago Search for " White Christmas " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. See more awards  » Videos At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. Director: Mark Sandrich A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas. Director: Peter Godfrey An angel in human form enters the life of a bishop in order to help him build a new cathedral and repair his fractured marriage. Director: Henry Koster The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Director: Richard Donner Rosemary Clooney talks about her memories of making White Christmas (1954). Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Dean Jagger A young widow is romanced by a sales clerk whom she inadvertently got fired. Director: Don Hartman An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve... Director: Brian Desmond Hurst Edit Storyline Having left the Army following W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, as the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General. Written by Norman Cook <cook@ssdgwy.mdc.com> First and unforgettable picture in VISTAVISION See more  » Genres: 14 October 1954 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Irving Berlin's White Christmas See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Recording)| Perspecta Stereo (optical prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia A myth persists that all of Vera-Ellen 's costumes, down to her robe and sleepwear, were designed to cover her neck, which had been damaged by anorexia. See more » Goofs The railroad station and passenger cars are said to be in Vermont when in fact they are Southern Pacific Standard Design Station and SP Harriman coaches never used outside of SP service territory. See more » Quotes See more » Crazy Credits This film was the first feature to use the VistaVision Paramount logo. A new logo, created especially for wide-screen, this logo appears more realistic and features a shot of a canyon with trees around it. The sky is more distant in depth and is full of contrast. The Paramount logo is pretty much the same as before here. The screen credit "Paramount (with the "P" written in their corporate font) proudly presents the first picture in" first appears over the mountain, and then the VistaVision logo appears, then the Paramount logo plays as usual (with the final notes of the Paramount on Parade march, followed by a bell sound). The Paramount mountain, with minor variations until 1986


Who painted ‘The Adoration of the Magi’ (1624)?

Peter Paul Rubens: The Adoration of the Magi (1624) Peter Paul Rubens 1577 – 1640 The Adoration of the Magi (1624) oil on panel (447 × 336 cm) — 1624 Peter Paul Rubens biography This work is linked to Matthew 2:11 The central figure is one of the Magi, kneeling before Jesus, who is resting on a pillow. The wise man is dressed like a priest and holds a censer, as if he were celebrating mass. Behind him, looking rather disturbed, is the second wise man. The third, wearing a turban, is on the second row in the center. They can be identified by the gifts they're holding, as opposed to their colorful company. The panel was made for the church of St. Michael's abbey in Antwerp. Rubens made several paintings of the Adoration of the Magi, e.g. in 1618 . Rate this work of art:   [81 votes]


What is the name of the dog in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | Christmas Specials Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia How the Grinch Stole Christmas! How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 3,650pages on iTunes The poster for the film's theatrical release. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a 2000 comedy film from Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment , it is loosely based on Dr. Seuss ' 1957 storybook of the same name and its animated adaptation . Because the film is based on a children's storybook, many additions had to be made to the storyline to bring it up to feature-length, including some information about the backstory of the title character . Most of the rhymes used in the book were used in the film, though some were slightly changed, and new rhymes were put in as well. Directed by Ron Howard , produced by Howard and Brian Grazer , and starring Jim Carrey , it is the first theatrical film based on a Dr. Seuss story. DreamWorks was originally planning to co-produce the film, but dropped out at the last minute. However, DreamWorks would internationally distribute another Universal/Imagine Dr. Seuss adaptation, The Cat In the Hat . Anthony Hopkins supplied narration similar to Boris Karloff 's in the original, and the soundtrack included a new version of the original special's song " You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch ". The advance publicity title for the film was simply The Grinch, which was retained for Australian and United Kingdom releases. Contents Synopsis SPOILER: Plot details or story follow. The movie begins with a celebration in the whimsical city of Whoville, where everyone celebrates Christmas with as much happiness and joy, with the exception of the cynical and misanthropic Grinch, who despises Christmas and the Whos with great wrath and occasionally pulls dangerous and harmful pranks on them. As a result, no one likes or cares for him. Cindy Lou Who , a 7 year old Who, becomes aware of the Grinch's existence, and after being saved from a deadly machine by him in the Whoville Post Office, suspects that he isn't as bad as he seems and becomes interested in the Grinch and his history. She asks everyone what they know about him and soon discovers that he has a tragic past. The Grinch actually arrived in Whoville by mistake when he was a baby, and was adopted by a pair of ladies. Although he showed some sadistic tendencies as a child, he was not the cruel, selfish person he would become; he was bullied by his classmates (mostly by Augustus May Who, the current Mayor of Whoville) because of his green and hairy appearance, with the exception of Martha May Whovier. One Christmas season, he made a gift for Martha May, but attempted to shave his face, cutting himself and resulting in his classmates laughing at him and humiliating him. He snapped, lost his temper, went on a rampage against Christmas, and ran away to live on Mt. Crumpit. Cindy, touched by this story, decides to make the Grinch the main participant of the party before Christmas, to the great displeasure of Augustus, who has no choice but to agree to the idea. But when she offers an invitation to the Grinch, he only grumbles and sends her out of his cave. However, after much gossip and debate with himself, he (with a "little help" from Max , his dog) goes to the party anyway. While he is initially disgusted with the party, he starts to genuinely enjoy himself until Augustus proposes marriage to Martha and gives the Grinch an electric shaver as a Christmas present, something that makes him remember his traumatic childhood and go on a rampage again, spoiling the party and upsetting Cindy Lou. The Grinch is pleased with his rampage, but to his dismay, he soon realizes that his attack has not removed the spirit of Christmas from them, and that they will do the commemoration of Christmas tomorrow anyway. Angry with the idea of spending another annoying Christmas in his cave, the Grinch deduces that the Whos only celebrate Christmas because of their extravagant gifts, and he (with the unintended help of Max) decides to steal all their belongings while they sleep. He does


Who composed ‘A Sea Symphony’ between 1903 and 1909?

Vaughan Williams A SEA SYMPHONY Britten FOUR SEA INTERLUDES - The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra Vaughan Williams A SEA SYMPHONY Britten FOUR SEA INTERLUDES Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne A Sea Symphony, composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams between 1903 and 1909 was that composer’s first and longest symphony, and helped set the stage for a new era of symphonic and choral music in Britain during the first half of the 20th century. The text of A Sea Symphony comes from the great American poet Walt Whitman. Vaughan Williams was attracted to Whitman’s verses for their ability to transcend both metaphysical and humanist perspectives. Vaughan Williams’ masterly handling of the massive orchestral and choral forces, the boldness, energy and stunning orchestration of A Sea Symphony vividly evokes the immensity and primal force of the sea. The work hailed the triumphant arrival of a new and powerful voice in  English music. Benjamin Britten’s orchestral tour de force Four Sea Interludes come from his operatic masterpiece Peter Grimes, about a fisherman on England’s eastern coast, a misanthropic loner who is hounded to self-destruction by the townspeople after the mysterious, but accidental, deaths of two of his apprentices. The opera’s premiere was immediately recognized as a landmark for English opera. In the opera the Four Sea Interludes not only take the listener from one physical location to another, but also go inside the characters’ minds, which throughout the opera are full  of turmoil and doubt. This relentless tragedy evoked from Britten music of overwhelming power with a score that is high-tensioned, surging with dramatic force and orchestral violence, but also includes passages of sublime beauty and tenderness Hear these two great masterpieces performed by over 300 passionate choral and orchestral musicians, two outstanding Australian soloists and dynamic RMP Chief Conductor Andrew Wailes, widely acknowledged as one of the country’s leading symphonic choral interpreters.   BENJAMIN BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS A Sea Symphony


In what year did King Edward VIII’s abdication crisis occur?

King Edward VIII's Abdication 76 Years Later: Could It Happen Today? King Edward VIII's Abdication 76 Years Later: Could It Happen Today? 12/11/12 AT 9:19 AM Close Seventy-six years ago Britain witnessed an astonishing event that forever changed perceptions of the royal family and altered history in ways that still have not been fully determined.   King Edward VIII abdicated -- the only British monarch ever to do so voluntarily -- after less than one year on the throne in 1936 in order to marry the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Warfield Simpson, "the woman I love.” Prince William (L), Prince Harry (2nd L), Peter Phillips (2nd R) and Zara Phillips (R) arrive at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the Service of Prayer and Dedication for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, the former Camila Parker Bowles, following their civil wedding ceremony at Windsor Guildhall April 9, 2005. Photo: Reuters   Edward, the eldest son of King George V, outraged not only the British public, but also the government and the church -- not to mention his own disapproving family. As the nominal head (Supreme Governor) of the Church of England, Edward was forbidden to wed a divorcee.   On Dec. 11, 1936, the last day of his brief reign, Edward delivered a radio speech (partially written by Winston Churchill) from Windsor Castle to inform his global empire he was stepping down from the throne.   In that immortal, historic speech, he said: "I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as king as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love."   Upon Edward’s abdication, his younger brother, Albert, ascended the throne as King George VI, the father of the current Queen Elizabeth II.   Edward and Simpson, who married in 1937, became the Duke and Duchess of Windsor -- but they left the country and remained estranged from the royal family for the rest of their lives.   Perhaps more than any other segment of British society, the aristocracy were most aggrieved by Edward’s behavior -- even before the abdication, the blue-bloods were horrified by the young monarch’s desire to modernize the system, to involve himself in political affairs and to do away with archaic policies and practices.   Indeed, long before he became king, Edward worried his parents, who were disgusted by his penchant for entering into illicit affairs with married women, among other infractions.   In contrast, Britain’s working class and poor generally tolerated and approved of Edward’s “transgressions.”   While Britain’s attitude toward Edward ranged from compassion to contempt, Simpson was detested across the board.   Among other things, she was suspected of sexual promiscuity and of seeking to marry Edward purely to gain wealth and prestige. Simpson was also believed by British government officials of either sympathizing with the Nazis or actually working as an agent for Germany.   As the unofficial consort to the king, Simpson had extraordinary access to sensitive documents, marking her as a grave security risk to Britain. (She reportedly also engaged in a sexual affair with Nazi Joachim von Ribbentrop, the German ambassador to the UK and later foreign minister.)   Edward reportedly also held pro-Nazi views – an inveterate anti-Semite (like most of the British aristocracy), the king viewed Adolf Hitler as a respectable bulwark against communism. Soon after their wedding in 1937, Edward and his American bride toured Nazi Germany, where they were welcomed by Hitler.   After his abdication, the former king (now the Duke of Windsor) and his wife lived a peripatetic existence and eventually settled in Paris, where he died in 1972 -- outliving his younger brother by 20 years. He had survived on a small allowance from George VI and revenue from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, the proceeds from some books he wrote and other petty financial enterprises -- but largely shut out from the royal family. Simpson died in 1986. They had no children.   The story of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor remains


What nationality is violinist Andre Rieu?

Biography - The official André Rieu website Biography 1949   André is born under the sign of Libra as his parents’ third child. His parents and their two young daughters had moved from Amsterdam to Maastricht shortly before. (André later got two brothers and another sister). To the present day, André Rieu has been at home in the beautiful capital of the Dutch Province of Limburg, namely in Maastricht.   1954   André, his brothers and sisters grow up exclusively with classical music: symphonies, chamber music and opera. Encouraged by his father, a professional conductor, André starts taking violin lessons at the age of five. A.R.:"I had great difficulty concentrating at the start. That was because my violin teacher was so beautiful and so blonde that I fell in love with her and stared at her all the time, instead of listening to her instructions!"   1967   After leaving grammar school, the talented young man first continues his musical training on the violin at the conservatoire in Liège and later in Maastricht (until 1973).His teachers are Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers.   1974   André Rieu moves to the conservatoire in Brussels, where he receives violin tuition from André Gertier.   Still a student, André marries his "great love", Marjorie.   André Rieu concludes his musical training with distinction (Premier Prix) at the conservatoire in Brussels.    1978    Their first son is born. His name is Marc. In the same year, André Rieu founds his first orchestra, the Maastricht Salon Orchestra, with which he appears in the Netherlands, the Federal Republic of Germany and even the United States. At the same time (until 1989) he is engaged as a violinist in the Limburg Symphony Orchestra.    André's and Marjorie's second son, Pierre, is born.    1987    André recruits his Johann Strauss Orchestra. A.R.:"At that time, we rehearsed for 6 months before getting started. There were just twelve musicians in the beginning. Today, there are 43, and sometimes even 50 on very large stages. "In the same year, the new orchestra leader and his wife found the André Rieu Productions company.    1988    New Year's Day is the big moment: André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra give their first public concert. This is soon followed by brief tours, also through the Benelux countries and the Federal Republic of Germany.    1994    The "From Holland with Love" album is released in the Netherlands and something happened that no one would have thought possible: "From Holland with Love" triggers a waltz wave in the tiny country.A.R.: "This CD was the definitive breakthrough for me. One of the pieces on it is the "Second Waltz", a beautiful, very melancholy waltz. Really, the piece is called 'Waltz No. 2 from Jazz Suite No. 2' by Dmitry Shostakovich, but itwould probably never have been a hit with a title like that. Marjorie came up with the name 'Second Waltz' at the time, and that's what it became famous as. "From Holland with Love" soon headed the Top 100 in the Netherlands. The album stayed in the Top 10 for more than a year!    1995    At an international football match in Amsterdam stadium, the smart man from Maastricht fills the half-time interval with the "Second Waltz". The fans in the stands sway in time with the music and hum along enthusiastically, as do the TV viewers. While Ajax eventually wins the match against Bayern München, André Rieu gains thousands of new followers. After an initial concert in Hamburg's Musikhalle and several television appearances, the "From Holland with Love" album is also released in Germany, where it instantly heads for the charts and gets into the Top 5 with ease. It stays for months in the weekly hit list compiled by Media Control and receives several gold and platinum disks.    1996    André Rieu is dubbed the "Modern King of Waltz" by the media and next launches the "The Vienna I love" and the live "In Concert" albums on the European music market. Again, he can assert himself in the charts in many countries, even against international pop icons like Madonna, for example. A.R. on "The Vienna I Love": "The al


Strabismus is more commonly known by which one-syllable word?

Strabismus | definition of strabismus by Medical dictionary Strabismus | definition of strabismus by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/strabismus   Definition Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not point in the same direction. It can also be referred to as a tropia or squint. Description Strabismus occurs in 2-5% of all children. About half are born with the condition, which causes one or both eyes to turn: inward (esotropia or "crossed eyes") outward (exotropia or "wall eyes") upward (hypertropia) Strabismus is equally common in boys and girls. It sometimes runs in families. Types of strabismus Esotropia is the most common type of strabismus in infants. Accommodative esotropia develops in children under age two who cross their eyes when focusing on objects nearby. This usually occurs in children who are moderately to highly farsighted (hyperopic). Another common form of strabismus, exotropia, may only be noticeable when a child looks at far-away objects, daydreams, or is tired or sick. Sometimes the eye turn is always in the same eye; however sometimes the turn alternates from one eye to the other'. Most children with strabismus have comitant strabismus. No matter where they look, the degree of deviation does not change. In incomitant strabismus, the amount of misalignment depends upon which direction the eyes are pointed. False strabismus (pseudostrabismus) A child may appear to have a turned eye, however this appearance may actually be due to: extra skin that covers the inner corner of the eye a broad, flat nose eyes set unusually close together or far apart This condition, false strabismus, usually disappears as the child's face grows. An eye doctor needs to determine whether the eyeturn is true or pseudostrabismus. With normal vision, both eyes send the brain the same message. This binocular fixation (both eyes looking directly at the same object) is necessary to see three-dimensionally and to aid in depth perception. When an eye is misaligned, the brain receives two different images. Young children learn to ignore distorted messages from a misaligned eye, but adults with strabismus often develop double vision (diplopia). A baby's eyes should be straight and parallel by three or four months of age. A child who develops strabismus after the age of eight or nine years is said to have adult-onset strabismus. Causes and symptoms Strabismus can be caused by a defect in muscles or the part of the brain that controls eye movement. It is especially common in children who have: brain tumors hydrocephalus other disorders that affect the brain Diseases that cause partial or total blindness can cause strabismus. So can extreme farsightedness, cataracts , eye injury, or having much better vision in one eye than the other. In adults, strabismus is usually caused by: diabetes brain tumor other diseases affecting nerves that control eye muscles The most obvious symptom of strabismus is an eye that isn't always straight. The deviation can vary from day to day or during the day. People who have strabismus often squint in bright sunlight or tilt their heads to focus their eyes. Diagnosis Every baby's eyes should be examined by the age of six months. A baby whose eyes have not straightened by the age of four months should be examined to rule out serious disease. A pediatrician, family doctor, ophthalmologist, or optometrist licensed to use diagnostic drugs uses drops that dilate the pupils and temporarily paralyze eye-focusing muscles to evaluate visual status and ocular health. Early diagnosis is important. Some eye turns may be a result of a tumor. Untreated strabismus can damage vision in the unused eye and possibly result in lazy eye ( amblyopia ). Treatment Preserving or restoring vision and improving appearance may involve one or more of the following: glasses to aid in focusing and straighten the eye(s) patching to force infants and young children to use and straighten the weaker eye eye drops or ointments as a substitute for patching or glasses, or to make glasses more effective surg


Which king of England had the nickname ‘Beauclerc’?

Henry (1068 - 1135) - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Henry I "Beauclerc", King of England London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Henry I "Beauclerc", King of England's Geni Profile Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos French: Henri, Danish: Henrik, Latin: Henricus, German: Heinrich, Spanish: Enrique, Portuguese: Henrique, Dutch: Hendrik Also Known As: Selby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Death: in Saint-Denis-le-Ferment, Department de Eure, Haute Normandie, France Cause of death: Reading Abbey, Reading, Berkshire, England Immediate Family: Brother of Robert II "Curthose", duke of Normandy ; Adelizia de Normandie, Princess of England ; Cecilia, Abbess of Holy Trinity ; Richard ; Agatha de Normandie, Princess of England and 5 others ; Anna de Normandie, Princess of England ; Constance, Duchess Consort of Brittany ; Adela, countess of Blois ; Matilda and William II "Rufus", King of England « less Occupation: King of England, Roi d'Angleterre de 1100 à 1135-Duc de Normandie, King of the English Duke of Normandy, Duke of the Normans, Kung av England och Hertig av Normandie, Duke of Normandy King of England, King, kung, KING OF ENGLAND, 1100-1135, King Henry I Managed by: http://genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00000238&tree=LEO Called "Beauclerc because of his study habits (Beauclerc meaning well-learnt, scholarly, erudite) Il est aussi connu sous le nom de Henri Ier de Normandie, roi d'Angleterre et Henri Ier, roi d' Angleterre dit le Beau Clerc. En 1106, il est connu sous le nom de Henri Ier, duc de Normandie dit Beauclerc. Henry I 'Beauclerc', King of England gained the title of Lord of Domfront in 1092 Comte de Coutances in 1096 Comte de Bayeux in 1096 King Henry I of England on 2 August 1100. He was crowned King of England on 5 August 1100 in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, Married First: Eadgyth renamed on marriage Mathilda of Scotland He had 2 wives, Eadgyth of Scotland who changed her name to Matilda mother of Euphemia (unconfirmed), Matilda & William and Adelisa de Louvain who married William d'Aubigny on Henry's death He also had many mistresses (or concubines) as follows: 1 Unknown woman from Caen mother of Robert de Caen aka Robert FitzRoy, Earl of Gloucester 2 Edith Unknown mother of Mathilde w/o Routrou de Perche 3 Ansfride widow of Anskill mother of Richard, Juliane & Foulques 4 Unknown mother of Sybil Queen of Scotland & William 5 Sibyl Corbet married Herbert FitzHerbert mother of Renaud de Dunstanville, William, & Gundred, Rohese 6 Edith FitzForne d/o Forn Sigurdson Lord of Greystoke, Cumberland married Robert De Oilly of Hook Norton mother of Robert FitzEdith 7 - 12 All Unknown. Mothers to: * Maud (m. Conan III Duke of Brittany),                               *Alix (m. MATHIEU [I] de Montmorency) *Constance (Mathilde) (m ROSCELIN Vicomte de Beaumont)                               *Mathilde abbess of Montvilliers                               *Gilbert                               *William de Tracy 13 Nest of South Wales wife of Gerald FitzWalter of Windsor d/o Rhys apTewdwr Prince of South Wales and Gwladus mother of Henry 14 Unknown mother of unknown daughter (m GUILLAUME [III] GoÃ«t de Montmirail) 15 Isabelle de Beaumont d/o Robert de Beaumont Comte de Meulan, Earl of Leicester and Isabelle de Vermandois and wife of Gilbert FitzGilbert de Clare Earl of Pembroke mother of Isabel Please do not merge Named Mistresses as Unknown Mistresses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The fourth son of William I the Conqueror the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Henry I 'Beauclerc', King of England gained the title of Lord of Domfront in 1092. He gained the title of Comte de Coutances in 1096. He gained the title of Comte de Bayeaux in 1096. He succeeded to the title of King Henry I of England on 2 August 1100. He was c


Who is the patron saint of physicians and surgeons?

Prayer to St. Luke – Patron Saint of Surgeons | Catholic Prayers Prayer to St. Luke (Patron Saint of Physicians) St. Luke the Evangelist was author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, students, butchers, and artists. The Feast of St. Luke is celebrated on 18th October. Most charming and saintly Physician, you…


Turdus Merula is the scientific/Latin name for which bird?

Blackbird videos, photos and facts - Turdus merula | ARKive Top Blackbird biology The blackbird feeds on fruits, berries, earthworms and a large range of insects (4) . Its active feeding behaviour, when leaves are thrown aside, is characteristic (7) , as is its careful stalking of a lawn whilst listening with the head cocked to one side for worms (2) . The nest, a stout cup of twigs, stems, mud and dry grass (8) is built in a tree or bush mainly by the female, although the male may assist by collecting materials (4) . From March between four and five bluish eggs, mottled with reddish brown are laid and incubated by the female for up to 17 days. After hatching, the young are fed by both parents and fledge after around 13 days (9) . Top Blackbird range The blackbird is very widespread throughout most of Britain, with the exception of the Scottish Highlands (5) . During winter there is massive immigration of blackbirds from Scandinavia, Germany, the Baltic States, and parts of Russia and Finland (5) . Certain populations of British blackbirds also have strong migratory tendencies, with many Scottish birds spending the winter in Ireland (5) . The British population has been declining since the 1970s, but may now be recovering (6) . The blackbird is distributed from Iberia throughout temperate Europe, to Russia, and through Turkey, northern Iran, and the Himalayas, reaching into China (4) .


The leaves of which tree are used as a symbol for the National Trust?

Who designed the National Trust's symbol? Who designed the National Trust's symbol? The National Trust symbol at Lindisfarne Castle. Image courtesy of timparkinson on Flickr CC-BY-2.0 Oak leaves are the logo of the National Trust. While researching the National Trust and the acquisition of their first property of the Clergy House in Alfriston , Sussex, we came across many claims on the internet that the National Trust's symbol was inspired by a carving of an oak leaf to be found in the Clergy House. Image on Wikipedia . We thought I would look into this, but found nothing to support this assertion. The symbol came about as a result of a competition announced by the National Trust in 1935. The entrants were asked to design a symbol representing the National Trust which would be suitable for placing on various signs, notice boards and on their stationery. The adaptability of the design for all types of materials and surfaces was most important. A prize of £30 was offered for the winning design. No other criteria was stipulated. [1] One hundred and nine designs were submitted, but none were thought suitable. It was decided to hold the completion again, but limit it to six designers who would be specially invited to submit their designs. This time they were asked to submit designs based on either an English lion, the rose, or the oak, as these were though to best represent English heritage. [2] [3] The winning design was by artist Joseph Armitage (1880-1945). His other works included decorated carvings on St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; the Bank of England, and South Africa House. We could find nothing to suggest that the Clergy House inspired Armitage, and in The Thirties Society Journal , Edward Armitage wrote of his father's life and career and there is no mention of Alfriston or Clergy House. It seems therefore, that Armitage was only sticking to the his brief. In 1936, Armitage's design started to appear on signs at National Trust properties. [1] Manchester Guardian 20 May 1935 [2] Manchester Guardian 30 July 1935 [3] The Times, 19 February 1936


What was the title of the first ever 'Carry On' film?

Carry on Sergeant (1958) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Sergeant Grimshaw wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But what a motley bunch they ... See full summary  » Director: a list of 30 titles created 05 Nov 2011 a list of 31 titles created 26 Jan 2015 a list of 28 titles created 25 May 2015 a list of 31 titles created 16 Jul 2015 a list of 30 titles created 09 Dec 2015 Title: Carry on Sergeant (1958) 6.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Set in Haven Hospital where a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital put together. The formidable Matron's debut gives the patients a chill every time she walks ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The Helping Hands agency employs some very strange people to perform some very strange jobs! Even the simplest of tasks get bungled by the incompetent but lovable staff, as they get given ... See full summary  » Directors: Gerald Thomas, Ralph Thomas Stars: Kenneth Connor, Sidney James, Charles Hawtrey With a flu epidemic running rife, three new bumbling recruits are assigned to Inspector Mills police station. With help from Special Constable Gorse, they manage to totally wreck the ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Pupils run amok at Maudlin Street School in an attempt to hang on to their headmaster. He has applied for a new job, but the students like him and don't want to lose him. They concoct a ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to choose from. Not only does he get the ... See full summary  » Directors: Gerald Thomas, Ralph Thomas Stars: Kenneth Williams, Sidney James, Kenneth Connor Speedee Taxis is a great success, which means its workaholic owner Charlie starts neglecting Peggy, his wife. Suddenly a fleet of rival taxis appears from nowhere and start pinching all the... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas This is the tale of Albert Poop-Decker, a newly commissioned Midshipman (although he took 8 1/2 years to qualify). He joins the frigate Venus, and adventures through Spanish waters, mutinee... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas A bogus legionnaire proves his mettle during an Arab attack. Director: Gerald Thomas A top secret chemical formula has been stolen by STENCH (the Society for the Total Extinction of Non-Conforming Humans), and so Agent Simpkins and his three trainees are hot on the trail, ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The Carry On team send up the Tarzan tradition in great style. Lady Evelyn Bagley mounts an expedition to find her long-lost baby. Bill Boosey is the fearless hunter and guide. Prof. Tinkle... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The Wedded Bliss computer dating agency aims to bring together the lonely hearts of Much-Snoggin-in-the-Green. Its owner, Sidney Bliss, has enough complications in his own love life, but ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The time of the French revolution, and Citizen Robespierre is beheading the French aristocracy. When word gets to England, two noblemen, Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy take it upon ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Edit Storyline Sergeant Grimshaw wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But what a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshaw to put the no-hopers through their paces. Written by Simon N. McIntosh-Smith <Simon.N.Smith@cs.cf.ac.uk> See All (20)  » Taglines: Un-Ready, Un-Willing and Un-Able! Meet the riotous recruits who rule


Purl, Plain, and Fisherman's Cable are all types of what?

Different Types of Knitting Stitches | Knitting Published on April 25th, 2014 | by Rob 0 Different Types of Knitting Stitches To put it very simple, knitting is basically an art that comprises making fabric by the use of two pointed ticks and also a small piece of string. This is something that explains knitting in a very simple manner. However, the reality lies in the fact that there are only two basic stitches required for making a knitted fabric. It is the two basic knitting stitches that are used for creating patterns and textures in the knitted items. The Different Styles of Knitting Stitches used by Knitters There are a large number of stitches that are used by professional knitters and some very simple stitches that are used by beginners. There are many people who start with their knitting experience by the use of garter or plain stitch. When this type of stitch is used all alone it helps in creating a much ridged fabric and the stitches appear in the form of a row of arches. The other type of stitch that is used for creating a much smoother fabric is the purl stitch. Beginners mostly use both the stitches for knitting the rows like the garter stitch is used for one row and the purl stitch is used for the other row. Repeating both the stitches help in creating a fabric that looks very similar to two rows in V shape on one side and rows of arches on the other side.  The process of working out these stitches can never be explained in words as it would turn out to be very difficult. However, interested people can always make use of the videos available as guide for such stitches. These videos are generally found on various websites. These are the two basic stitches that a beginner in knitting should be comfortable with. After gaining good knowledge in these two types of stitches, it is time to use the stitches for creating an interesting fabric. Different Types of Knitting The three most popular knitting types are Aran, Lace and Fairisle knitting. Fairisle knitting is a combination of yarns of different colors that are used for creating an exclusive pattern. The most important fabric is knitted by the use of one color and the areas that are patterned are created by the use of additional colors. The yarn which is not put into effective use is stranded or carried on the wrong fabric side until it is required. Fairisle jumpers are considered to be very warm as they carry an extra layer of yarn. Aran knitting is done by moving and twisting stitches for making raised textures within the fabric. Stitch patterns like cables are generally made by holding some small number of stitches on separate needles and most importantly double pointed knitting needles. Lace knitting is the combination of purl and plain stitches along some series of holes for creating a lace pattern. The yarn has to be moved in front of the needle for making the hole and this has to be done just before knitting the next stitch.


Who is the famous actress mother of the actress and playwright Amy Rosenthal?

Playwright Amy Rosenthal: 'Comedy and tragedy are the same' Author As Amy Rosenthal’s critically-acclaimed play Henna Night is performed again, the playwright tells Francine Wolfisz about the role of comedy in her life, her earlier ambitions and working with her famous mother A woman wanting to end her life doesn’t immediately make you think of good Jewish humour – but putting tragedy and comedy side by side “is very much in our DNA”,  argues playwright Amy Rosenthal. We’re speaking ahead of the opening of her black comedy, Henna Night, which is directed by Peter James and runs at New Diorama Theatre from next week. Rosenthal, who is the daughter of acclaimed playwright Jack Rosenthal and actress Maureen Lipman, first penned the powerful two-hander 15 years ago, while finishing a masters in playwriting at Birmingham University. Playwright Amy Rosenthal Spurned by her former lover, Judith (Hatty Preston) leaves a desperate message on her ex-boyfriend Jack’s answerphone telling him she has bought a packet of henna and some razorblades – but hasn’t yet decided whether she will dye her hair or cut her wrists. Judith adds that she might be pregnant before hanging up and waiting for a knock at the door. But instead of Jack, her late-night visitor turns out to be Ros (Nicola Daley), the very woman he has left her for. The 39-year-old playwright explains: “I wanted to show these two women working through the stages of absolutely loathing each other to reaching an understanding where, perhaps in a different context, they might actually have liked each other. In another time and place, they might even have been in each other’s positions.” At the time of writing Henna Night, which picked up the Sunday Times Drama Award after its debut in 1999, Rosenthal admits the material came from “real feelings, real heartbreak.” She adds: “Because this theme was so prominent in my life and so raw, it seemed the natural thing to write. I always try to write from the heart, but I would never want my audience to leave without having laughed. Comedy is really important to me.” That sense of humour – and particularly Jewish sense of humour – comes in part from both her father Jack Rosenthal, who penned a string of critically-acclaimed comedies, including Bar Mitzvah Boy, and her mother, Maureen Lipman, famed for numerous light-hearted roles on stage and screen. “Comedy often gets treated as tragedy’s poor relation, but my upbringing taught me they are absolutely two sides of the same coin.” I ask Rosenthal if she has amended Henna Night since it was first performed in 1999 for this revival 15 years on – but she has not, and for good reason. “The fact is when I first wrote the script, although we all had mobile phones, we didn’t use them in the same way that we do now. It was still more likely that you would leave them a message on somebody’s landline. “So you can either change all those references or leave it as it is. But it really feels too long ago for me to start unpicking the script without the play falling apart.” Since writing Henna Night, which was Rosenthal’s second play, she has written several more for stage and radio to critical acclaim. I ask if she always knew she would follow in her late father’s footsteps. “Actually, I wanted to be an actress” muses Rosenthal. “I always liked writing, but it wasn’t a driving ambition like it is now. It took a while to realise I was just not cut out to be an actress emotionally – and I was also terrible at acting. My talents were clearly in another direction.” Maureen Lipman pictured with her late husband, Jack Rosenthal What of her mother – was she encouraging of her daughter to join her on stage? “She was encouraging of me to become a writer!” she quips, before adding that her upbringing encouraged her to view acting and playwriting as “wonderful and feasible”. While Rosenthal finally leaned towards writing, there have of course been “little moments of working together” with her talented mum, including a short film, That Woman, which premiered at the UK Jewish Film Festival in 2012. As for current p


Which 1970s US TV comedy-drama featured two 'outlaws' trying to go straight?

Soapy Smith In The Arts The Girl Alaska    1919 (World Pictures)    Actor: unknown Film poster, 1919 American black and white silent film. Believed to be the first motion picture that portrayed a mention of Soapy on film. The film caused Soapy's son, a newspaper man and political power in St. Louis, Missouri, personal anguish and supposed loss of respect when the film was viewed in his home town theater. In 1919 the son, Jefferson R. Smith, III hired the legal firm of McCarthy, Morris and Sachritz to take up a legal battle of written letters meant to eliminate objectionable parts from the film.  Jefferson felt the film had injured his personal and political standing in the community and wished to sue for malicious libel. At first the film company, George Kleine Motion Pictures was willing to cut offensive scenes out but later reneged on their offer.  There is no  known out come. One copy of the film exists at the Library of Congress. 1918.            Paul Quinzi saw the film during a visit to the Library of Congress and wrote;   "The film is the story of a girl called Molly McCrea, 'daughter of one of the lost gold seekers of Alaska.' After having been abandoned by her father at a young age, Molly decides to travel to Alaska herself after reading in the newspaper of 'great opportunities for young men in the north.' Disguised by a pair of overalls and a cap, Molly passes herself off as a boy, stows away on a ship and adopts the slightly more masculine name 'Alaska.' On the ship, Alaska meets Phil Hadley, who is also seeking his fortune, and the two 'boys' become best buds.   The two arrive in Skagway and meet an 'old sourdough' who shows them around the town. They soon hook up with a native who offers to lead them to a good stake. On the way, a huge ice cliff falls on their canoe, killing their guide, leaving Phil and Alaska to their own devices. (No CGI of course; the prelude to the film alludes to the actors 'missing death by a narrow margin' in this scene). They eventually find the stake, but there's no gold to be found. They wander around some more and Phil becomes ill. Alaska saves him by discovering, luckily within a few hundred yards, an old prospector's cabin. Lo and behold, it's the old sourdough from Skagway! He takes them in and offers to let them stay and help work his claim.  Alaska seems to be slowly falling for Phil, who constantly pines for Lorraine, his sweetie back home, a socialite who writes him occasionally. Of course, thinking Alaska is a dude, Phil is totally oblivious to her feelings. One day Alaska, Phil and the sourdough go into Fairbanks, the nearest town, for supplies. Alaska and Phil go into a saloon, where someone tries to rob Phil at the faro table. A great bar fight ensues, in which Phil is roundly beaten and falls out into the street. Alaska rushes to his side, whispers 'I love you' and kisses the unconscious Phil. Then the sourdough collects them and they make a swift exit from Fairbanks. They continue to work the stake, Phil missing Lorraine, Alaska lamenting her unrequited love for Phil. The old sourdough falls ill, and on his death bed asks Alaska to take his share of the claim back to the States and give it to his little girl, Molly! Alaska removes her cap, revealing her curls, and no sooner are father and daughter reunited than they are separated by death.  Phil decides it's time to head back home to Lorraine, and leaves his buddy Alaska to work the claim. He is thrown from his sled and is left alone in the wintry wilderness. The next morning, Alaska wakes to the jingling bells of the returning pilotless dogsled, and goes out to save Phil, which she does, although admittedly still bitter about his having left her for Lorraine.  Spring comes, and one day Phil spies Alaska secretly frolicking by the lake, naked as the day she was born, highlighting the fact that she's a she (no CGI here, either, but shot from far away). Later that day, some prospectors happen by the cabin and leave off some newspapers from the States. Phil picks up one only to read, 'Prominent socialite Lorraine Dower


War and Remembrance was the sequel to which US TV World War 2 saga?

War and Remembrance (TV Mini-Series 1988) - IMDb War and Remembrance  The trials of the Henry and the Jastrow families amid the events after the USA's entry into World War II. Stars: a list of 36 titles created 22 Jun 2011 a list of 46 titles created 17 Oct 2013 a list of 29 titles created 21 May 2014 a list of 24 titles created 02 Sep 2014 a list of 33 titles created 3 months ago Title: War and Remembrance (1988– ) 8.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     3     Golden Globes. Another    9 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The trials of the Henry and Jastrow families in the early years of World War II. Stars: Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War. Stars: Kirstie Alley, Georg Stanford Brown, David Carradine An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s. Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely The saga of a Jewish family's struggle to survive the horror of Nazi Germany's systematic marginalization and extermination of their community. Stars: Joseph Bottoms, Tovah Feldshuh, Rosemary Harris This is the sequel to the mini-series, RICH MAN, POOR MAN. It begins with Rudy Jordache apprehending the man who killed his brother, Falconetti. He then also takes in his nephew, Wesley. He... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry, James Carroll Jordan The Thorn Birds (TV Mini-Series 1983) Drama This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie,... See full summary  » Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer America just before and during the Civil War, as seen through the eyes of an artist correspondent. Stars: Stacy Keach, John Hammond, Diane Baker An English navigator becomes both pawn and player in the deadly political games in feudal Japan. Director: Jerry London The Macahans (TV Movie 1976) Western Zeb Macahan, a pioneering westerner, help's move his brother's family to the wild west. They run into several obstacles including the breakout of the Civil War. This sends the father back ... See full summary  » Director: Bernard McEveety Civil War has just finished, but things in the country aren't much better, especially in the South. Stars: Philip Casnoff, Kyle Chandler, Cathy Lee Crosby A English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan. Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada The story of two friends and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War. Stars: Kirstie Alley, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff Edit Storyline The saga of the Henry family, begun in "The Winds of War" continues as America is attacked by Japan and enters World War II. For Victor Henry, an upwardly mobile naval career sets him in command of a cruiser with sights on selection for the Admiralty. At the same time, however, Victor must struggle with a failing marriage as well as a love affair with the daughter of a prominent British radio news reporter. Victor's son Byron has equal success as a submarine officer, eventually selected to command his own ship, yet all the while must deal with the separation of his wife and son who are held in German custody as enemy alien Jews. Through other such characters as Professor Aaron Jastrow, Naval Pilot Warren Henry, and the noble German General Armin von Roon, "War and Remembrance" unfolds into an all encompassing and fascinating story of the Second World War. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com> 13 November 1988 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: A sas felszáll See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Most captains in the US Navy were in their thirties or forties during World War II. Ro


With which musical instrument does one associate Julian Lloyd Webber?

Julian Lloyd Webber | littlecellist Julian Lloyd Webber Back to Cellists Julian Lloyd Webber is a world-renowned cellist (that means he's famous all over the world). He won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music when he was just sixteen and after that he studied in Geneva with Pierre Fournier . He has made many outstanding recordings. Composers including Malcolm Arnold, Philip Glass, James MacMillan, Michael Nyman and Joaquin Rodrigo have written works especially for him. He's even won a Brit Award! We were very excited to meet Julian Lloyd Webber in London and we are very happy that he answered some questions especially for littlecellist.com. That cello looks a little small for you! Sure is! It's a quarter-size cello that was suddenly thrust into my hands moments before the photo was taken at the launch of In Harmony Lambeth! Why do you think children should be taught about classical music? Because classical music has so much to offer! Don't forget we're talking about six or seven centuries' worth of music written in every possible style - and a lot of it is marvellous! You are representing In Harmony which gives children, who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford lessons, the opportunity to learn an orchestral instrument. Why do you think all children should learn an instrument? Music is for everyone! How did you come to play the cello? My mother tried to start me on the piano. Understandable, as she specialized in teaching the piano to young children. The trouble was I was no good! Then she took me to a children's concert at the Festival Hall and I spotted the cello in the orchestra - it looked a lot more interesting than the piano, so I asked my mum if I could play one of those.  Your brother is Andrew Lloyd Webber (who has written many musicals including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, Evita, Starlight Express and the Phantom of the Opera). Did you make music together as children? Andrew was always interested in the theatre and, when we were very young, we used to have a toy theatre at home. It had a revolving stage made from an old record turntable - not too high tech, I'm afraid! - but we had great fun and used to enjoy making 'Productions' together! Does Andrew Lloyd Webber appreciate the cello? Very much. Andrew often used to come to cello concerts with me when we were teenagers. And, of course, he wrote his Paganini Variations for me - which remains the only piece he has written without words! We've read that you are a supporter of Leyton Orient Football Club. Are there any similarities between football and playing the cello? I think there are huge comparisons between music and sport. Playing music together involves the greatest teamwork and you need to practise every day - just like a sportsman! How long did you practise for as a child? Probably not long enough! I didn't really take the cello seriously until I was about thirteen. Do you have any tips for practising? Try to enjoy it - even scales! There is a certain weird satisfaction when you manage to play them right! Do you get nervous before you perform? Yes! And I think it would be odd if you went on the platform with no nerves at all. The beauty of live performance is that it's totally unpredictable. Throughout history even the greatest performers have suffered from nerves - when Casals made his debut*in Vienna he was so nervous he dropped his bow. He said, "With panic I felt it slip from my fingers. I tried desperately to regain control but the bow shot from my grasp and sailed into the audience landing several rows behind!" *Debut means the first time you play in a particular concert hall When did you first discover that you loved classical music? I always enjoyed hearing music of all different kinds. But I do remember my grandmother giving me two tremendous recordings of cello concertos when I was about nine. She had been recommended them by a little old gentleman who ran a tiny record store around the corner from where we lived. They were the Elgar Cello Concerto played by Paul Tortelier and the Saint-Saï¿½ns and Lalo concertos


In 1901 who was first person to transmit radio signals across Atlantic?

Marconi sends first Atlantic wireless transmission - Dec 12, 1901 - HISTORY.com Marconi sends first Atlantic wireless transmission Share this: Marconi sends first Atlantic wireless transmission Author Marconi sends first Atlantic wireless transmission URL Publisher A+E Networks Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi succeeds in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean, disproving detractors who told him that the curvature of the earth would limit transmission to 200 miles or less. The message–simply the Morse-code signal for the letter “s”–traveled more than 2,000 miles from Poldhu in Cornwall, England, to Newfoundland, Canada. Born in Bologna, Italy, in 1874 to an Italian father and an Irish mother, Marconi studied physics and became interested in the transmission of radio waves after learning of the experiments of the German physicist Heinrich Hertz. He began his own experiments in Bologna beginning in 1894 and soon succeeded in sending a radio signal over a distance of 1.5 miles. Receiving little encouragement for his experiments in Italy, he went to England in 1896. He formed a wireless telegraph company and soon was sending transmissions from distances farther than 10 miles. In 1899, he succeeded in sending a transmission across the English Channel. That year, he also equipped two U.S. ships to report to New York newspapers on the progress of the America’s Cup yacht race. That successful endeavor aroused widespread interest in Marconi and his wireless company. Marconi’s greatest achievement came on December 12, 1901, when he received a message sent from England at St. John’s, Newfoundland. The transatlantic transmission won him worldwide fame. Ironically, detractors of the project were correct when they declared that radio waves would not follow the curvature of the earth, as Marconi believed. In fact, Marconi’s transatlantic radio signal had been headed into space when it was reflected off the ionosphere and bounced back down toward Canada. Much remained to be learned about the laws of the radio wave and the role of the atmosphere in radio transmissions, and Marconi would continue to play a leading role in radio discoveries and innovations during the next three decades. In 1909, he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in physics with the German radio innovator Ferdinand Braun. After successfully sending radio transmissions from points as far away as England and Australia, Marconi turned his energy to experimenting with shorter, more powerful radio waves. He died in 1937, and on the day of his funeral all British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stations were silent for two minutes in tribute to his contributions to the development of radio. Related Videos


By population, which is the largest state in the USA?

United States Population (2016) - World Population Review World Population Review United States Population 2016 [[getCurrentPopulation()]] According to the US Census Bureau's population clock, the estimated 2016 United States population (December 2016) is nearly 325 million. This falls just a bit short of the 324.1 million estimated by the United Nations. By population, the United States of America is the third largest country in the world, falling far behind China (1.4 billion) and India (1.25 billion) . Its most populous states are California (39 million) and Texas (27 million), and its most populous city is New York City (8.5 million.) Largest state in the United States The largest state in the USA by population is California, which is estimated to be home to just over 39 million people. If California was a country, it would be the 36th most populous in the world, slightly larger than Poland. Its economy would be the eighth largest economy in the world, with roughly the same GDP as Italy, a European country of 61 million people. Interestingly, though, although California is the largest state in the United States of America, it isn't the largest state in the continent of North America - that honor goes to Brazil's state of Sao Paulo. Largest city in the United States The largest city in the USA is New York City. The city's population is estimated at an impressive 8.5 million, which makes New York City larger than the second and third most populous cities in the United States (Los Angeles and Chicago) combined. For much of the early 20th century, New York City was the largest city in the world. The stunning growth of cities elsewhere in the world means that today, New York is the world's 9th largest city, sandwiched between Beijing and Guangfo, both located in China. It is, however, the world's second largest city by GDP - its nominal GDP of $1.55 trillion puts it second only to the Japanese city of Tokyo. United States Census 2010 The United States census is held once every ten years, to count the number of people in the country to gather basic information, including age, sex, and race. The last census was held in 2010, and the next census will be held in 2020. The information collected in the census is used for many purposes. The first purpose is to ensure that each seat in Congress represents roughly the same amount of people. National and State governments also use the information to plan services - for example, if they know that the population in an area is growing rapidly, they can plan to build more housing, schools, and hospitals. Every year, the Census Bureau releases annual population estimates. Statistical modelling methods are applied to the most recent census data to give an up-to-date picture of how the population of America changes between censuses. You can read more about the census at the US Census Bureau website . United States Population History Nobody is sure what the population of the Americas was before Columbus arrived in 1492. Estimates vary wildly, but it is commonly accepted that the indigenous population of the Americas (the continents of North and South America combined) was between 50 million and 100 million in the 1490s. That includes approximately 15 million people living in the Aztec Empire and around 6 million Inca. The population of North America at the time is equally uncertain and has been estimated to be between 5 and 15 million. Indigenous populations were hit hard by the arrival of European settlers. They were attacked by diseases including smallpox, and some historians believe that disease killed over 50% of the population. Even more were killed by wars, massacres, and resettlement programs. The Native American population of the United States reached a low point in the early 20th century but has since been gradually increasing. Formal censuses were not carried out during the colonial era, but records show that the colonial population grew from a shaky start of just 3,800 in 1610 to over 1 million in 1750. The population grew rapidly moving forward, and when the first official


By area, which is the largest state in the USA?

10 Largest States In The United States - 10 Most Today 10 Largest States In The United States Lists Of Countries The following list contains the 10 largest states in the USA, by area 1. Alaska – 1,723,337 km2 (665,384 mi2) – Alaska is by far the largest state in the USA. It’s also the largest state by land area and by water area Alaska – the largest state in the USA 2. Texas – 695,662 km2 (268,596 mi2) – The Lone Star State is the second largest state, but it’s less than half the size of Alaska Texas – second largest state in the USA   3. California – 423,967 km2 (163,694 mi2) – The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States   4. Montana – 380,831 km2 (147,039 mi2) – Montana, nicknamed The Treasure State, is the fourth largest state Largest States In The United States: Montana is fourth largest 5. New Mexico – 314,917 km2 (121,590 mi2) New Mexico: 5th largest state   6. Arizona – 295,234 km2 (113,990 mi2) – The Copper State, home to the Grand Canyon, is the 6th largest state Arizona: 6th largest state   7. Nevada – 286,380 km2 (110,571 mi2) – The Silver State, home to Las Vegas, is the 7th largest state Nevada: 7th largest state in the United States   8. Colorado – 269,601 km2 (104,093 mi2) Largest States In The United States: 8th place: Colorado   9. Oregon – 254,799 km2 (98,378 mi2) – The Beaver State is less than 1/6 of Alaska Largest States In The United States: 9th place: Oregon 10. Wyoming – 253,335 km2 (97,813 mi2) – The Equality State closes our list with almost the same area as Oregon 10th largest state in the United States: Wyoming


If you had pogonophobia what would you be afraid of?

CTRN: Change That's Right Now | Pogonophobia · Add Comment A Permanent Solution to Pogonophobia. Feelings of dread? Overwhelming thoughts? Rapid heartbeat? Tunnel Vision? Or worse? Since 2002 we have worked with countless folks from all walks of life and we have never met a case of pogonophobia that could not be overcome. Here is what we offer: A noticeable improvement, often a major one, in less than 24 hours Utter discretion Clients in 70+ countries have put their trust in CTRN Getting Started We’ve developed two programs based on how much help you need. If you’re a self-motivated person, our Home Study program will work great for you – or get one-on-one help with the ‘VIP’ program :   or Compare the Two Programs Getting rid of Pogonophobia: How It Works It is all about learning to redirect your unconscious mind, which sounds like a lot but is easier than you may think. You know that Pogonophobia isn’t working for you. But it affects you because your unconscious mind has associated beards with fear and perhaps a bunch of other negative emotions and they get triggered automatically – like clockwork – every time. You have not been able to prevent your feelings of fear because you have not been given the methodology to change your feelings and associations. We are here to teach you on how to use the right techniques to vanquish the fear forever. Are you ready to get started? What You Need to Know About Treatments and Cures Would you be surprised to learn that this system is not a treatment or a cure? The only person with the authority to change your awareness is you. As you go through this process, we will help you with educational information (and hand-holding) when you need it. The methods in our program will teach clear-cut steps toward gaining self-belief, peace and joy, as well as proven procedures to conquer your negative emotions. No one should have to go through the continuous suffering you are experiencing. Harmful thinking isn’t helping – you need to make some serious changes now. Vanquish Pogonophobia Today . Instigators and Risk Factors for Pogonophobia An really disturbing incident from the past, is often (though, not always) the root cause of Pogonophobia. The fear can be manufactured by the brain, in some circumstances, with seemingly no foundation. By exposing the root cause, you will be able to remedy the problem by easily exchanging harmful triggers. Those at greatest risk include: • Individuals who possess tendencies of apprehension • If you are jittery, edgy, sensitive, nervous • One who is dealing with adrenal insufficiency Do those, in any way, represent you? Click to read testimonials from those who have been through our programs. Would you like to read about us in the media instead? Tests, Symptoms & Diagnosis You can take our 2 minute Pogonophobia Online Test to establish the enormity of the problem for you, but it’s really quite straightforward: Now is the point in time to take control, if the fear is considerably taking over your life, in a negative way. At the mere mention of Beards, do you develop nausea? Do you instantly get dry mouth and moist palms? Does your heart begin to pound? Do your legs go weak? These are only a few examples of the things one can feel. If you want to understand more about the symptoms of Pogonophobia, click here . We can help you get rid of not just the symptoms, but the cause. That’s why we’re here Drugs and Prescriptions While you should always follow your doctor’s advice with a drugs and medication for Pogonophobia , we are generally not in favor of using pharmaceuticals and recommend an approach that tackles the root cause of the problem, whether or not you choose to work with us. The root cause of being Pogonophobic is an unconscious mental association that links beards to powerful feelings of fear. Meds can mask the awful feelings for a while, but never break the mental patterns at the core of the problem By the way – no one has ever developed a drug exclusively for Pogonophobia – When looking for an answer, maybe you should think about possible side effects be


Which vegetable, a gourd-like squash, derives its name from the Greek for 'large melon'?

pumpkin (vegetable) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Collins Dictionary: pumpkin any of several creeping cucurbitaceous plants of the genus "Cucurbita", especially "C. pepo" of North America and "C. maxima" of Europe | the large ... (23 of 417 words, 4 definitions, 10 usage examples, pronunciation) Columbia Encyclopedia: pumpkin | vegetable marrow common name for the genus "Cucurbita" of the family Cucurbitaceae (gourd family), a group that includes the pumpkins and squashes--the names may be ... (24 of 188 words)


In the film 'Psycho', what was Norman Bates' hobby?

Psycho (1960) Psycho (1960) The Story (continued) [Saturday   morning, December 12] The    next morning, Marion wakes up from her lying position in the front seat    of her car, where she has pulled it over to the shoulder of the road beneath    some bare hills to get some sleep. She is startled by rapping knuckles    on her driver's side window and horrified to see a California Highway Patrolman    (Mort Mills) with frightening dark glasses staring at her through the car    window. His glasses reflect back her inner soul - ridden with guilt. Marion    impulsively turns on the ignition to leave, but he orders her ("acting as  if something's wrong") to "hold it there." After rolling down her window, she tries to act calmly as he suggests that   she would be safer in a motel [ha!]. While scrutinizing her, he can sense  that she is skittish and nervous: Patrolman: In quite a hurry. Marion: Yes, I didn't intend to sleep so long. I almost had an accident last    night from sleepiness so I decided to pull over. Patrolman: You slept here all night? Marion: Yes. As I said, I couldn't keep my eyes open. Patrolman: There are plenty of motels in this area. You should've...I mean    just to be safe. Marion: I didn't intend to sleep all night. I just pulled over. Have I broken    any laws? Patrolman: No, ma'am. Marion: Then I'm free to go. Patrolman: Is anything wrong? Marion: Of course not. Am I acting as if there's something wrong? Patrolman: Frankly, yes. Marion: Please, I'd like to go. Patrolman: Well, is there? Marion: Is there what? I've told you there's nothing wrong, except that I'm    in a hurry and you're taking up my time. Because she is short with him, he asks to check her driver's    license. From a low camera angle facing back from the passenger's seat,    she turns her back to him and digs into her purse as the patrolman is leaning    on the window behind her and watching her (omnisciently). Marion removes    the envelope from her purse and desperately hides it between her body and    the automobile seat, and then finds her documents. He checks the license    and registration (her 1959 Arizona license plate number is ANL 709 - signifying    anal-obsessive behavior or something more sordid?) and lets her drive away,    but follows her from behind for awhile, still suspicious, while the jarring    music plays. [Through subjective camera movements, audience identification    with her predicament results in resentment and impatience with everything    that makes it difficult for her flight to succeed.] She drives through    desolate desert terrain somewhere between Los Angeles and Bakersfield -    and is greatly relieved (and so is the audience) when he turns off after    a sign reading: "RIGHT LANE FOR GORMAN." [Gore-man,   a play on words?] In Bakersfield, California, she turns into a flashy "CASH FOR CARS" used    car lot. [This is the film's sole location shoot.] While waiting for   the salesman from the Used Car Department, she purchases a Los Angeles   Tribune newspaper from a coin-operated vending machine and quickly scans   the paper - for a possible report of her theft? (She doesn't notice the same   patrolman drive up, park across the street, and stand next to his vehicle   - looking very tall while leaning on his car - to watch her.) The affable,   fast-talking used car salesman, California Charlie (John Anderson) greets  her ominously: California Charlie: I'm in no mood for trouble. Marion (blurting back): What? California Charlie: There's an old saying. The first customer of the day is    always the most trouble. Hurriedly, realizing she must exchange her Arizona-plated    car for one that will not be identifiable, she asks: "Can I trade my car in and take another?" He accommodates her request: "You can do anything you have a mind to. Being   a woman, you will." He intuitively grasps her feelings about her car: "Sick   of the sight of it." She confirms his perspective - and reveals he


Who became Vice-President of the USA in 2001?

Dick Cheney Biography (U.S. Vice President) Best known as: Vice president of the United States, 2001-2009 Name at birth: Richard Bruce Cheney Dick Cheney was elected vice president of the United States in 2000, as the running mate of George W. Bush , and served in that office from 2001-2009. Dick Cheney grew up in Wyoming, where he also earned his college degrees. A staff member in the administration of Richard Nixon , Cheney then became the White House chief of staff under Gerald Ford . Cheney was elected to the House of Representatives from Wyoming in 1978 and quickly rose in the ranks of the Republican party; he also served as vice chairman of the committee investigating the Iran-Contra scandal during the presidency of Ronald Reagan . Under President George Bush the elder, Cheney served as Secretary of Defense and played a major role in the Persian Gulf War. Cheney then worked in the oil industry as a top executive for the Halliburton Company before his return to government in 2000. His ties to Halliburton became a source of controversy in 2003, when the company received a major contract to help rebuild Iraq after the U.S. invasion there. Bush and Cheney were re-elected in 2004, narrowly beating a Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards . Dick Cheney did not choose to run for president in 2008. He was succeeded in 2009 by Democratic vice president Joe Biden . Extra credit: Dick Cheney’s wife, Lynne, served in the Reagan and Bush (the elder) administrations as chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities… Dick Cheney has suffered five heart attacks, the first at age 37, and his health issues were much publicized during his vice presidency; the surgical repairs to Cheney’s heart have included the placement of a stent originally designed by Segway inventor Dean Kamen . Cheney received a full heart transplant on 23 March 2012… Dick Cheney shot 78-year-old fellow hunter Harry Whittington while on a quail-hunting trip in Texas on 11 February 2006. According to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, “Cheney turned to shoot quail that had just been flushed, accidentally peppering one side of Whittington’s body.” Whittington was hospitalized but did not seem seriously injured until two days later, when he suffered a minor heart attack reportedly caused by bird shot shifting in his body. He was released from the hospital a few days later. Copyright © 1998-2017  by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.


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