The village of Blenheim, the scene of a 1704 battle, is in which mainland European country?

Battle of Blenheim Battle of Blenheim The Duke of Marlborough’s spectacular defeat of the hitherto invincible French army of Louis XIV The Duke of Marlborough leads the attack at the Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession: picture by Harry Payne The previous battle in the British Battles series is the Siege of Basing House The next battle in the War of the Spanish Succession is the Battle of Ramillies Battle: Blenheim War: Spanish Succession Date of the Battle of Blenheim: 2nd August 1704 (Old Style) (13th August 1704 New Style).  The dates in this page are given in the Old Style.  To translate to the New Style add 11 days Place of the Battle of Blenheim: On the Danube in Southern Germany. Combatants at the Battle of Blenheim: British, Austrians, Hungarians, Hanoverians, Prussians, Danes and Hessians against the French and Bavarians. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough: Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession Generals at the Battle of Blenheim: The Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy against Marshall Tallard, Marshall Marsin and the Elector of Bavaria. Size of the armies at the Battle of Blenheim: There is considerable dissent on the size of the respective armies. The French and Bavarian armies probably comprised 60,000 men (69 battalions of foot and 128 squadrons of horse) and around 60 guns. The Allied army comprised 56,000 men (51 battalions of foot and 92 squadrons of horse), of which 16,000 (14 battalions of foot and 18 squadrons of horse and dragoons) were British and 52 guns. There is considerable variation in the numbers attributed to the French and Bavarian armies: some authorities put their strength as high as 72,000 men with 200 guns. French sources quoted by Sullivan in his book “The Irish Brigades” give the relative strengths as: French and Bavarians: 43,900 men, in 78 battalions and 127 squadrons, with 90 cannon. British and Allies: 60,150 men in 66 battalions and 181 squadrons, with 66 cannon (French battalions having 400 men to the Allied 500 and the French squadrons 100 to the Allied 150). Prince Eugene of Savoy: Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession Uniforms, arms and equipment at the Battle of Blenheim: The British Army of Queen Anne comprised troops of Horse Guards, regiments of horse, dragoons, Foot Guards and foot. In time of war the Department of Ordnance provided companies of artillery, the guns drawn by the horses of civilian contractors. These types of formation were largely standard throughout Europe. In addition the Austrian Empire possessed numbers of irregular light troops; Hussars from Hungary and Bosniak and Pandour troops from the Balkans. During the 18th Century the use of irregulars spread to other armies until every European force employed hussar regiments and light infantry for scouting duties. Horse and dragoons carried swords and short flintlock muskets.  Dragoons had largely completed their transition from mounted infantry to cavalry and were formed into troops rather than companies as had been the practice in the past. However they still used drums rather than trumpets for field signals. Infantry regiments fought in line, armed with flintlock musket and bayonet, orders indicated by the beat of drum. The field unit for infantry was the battalion comprising ten companies, each commanded by a captain, the senior company being of grenadiers. Drill was rudimentary and once battle began formations quickly broke up. The practice of marching in step was in the future. French soldiers marching to join their regiment: Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession: picture by Jean Anthoine Watteau The paramount military force of the period was the French army of Louis XIV, the Sun King. France was at the apex of her power, taxing to the utmost the disparate groupings of European countries that struggled to keep the Bourbons on the western bank of the Rhine and north of the Pyrenees. Marlborough and his British regiments acted as an uncertain mortar in keeping


Abraham Slender is a character in which Shakespeare play?

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The Vedas are ancient texts relating to which religion?

Sacred-Texts: Hinduism Hinduism Vedas    Upanishads    Puranas    Other Primary Texts    Epics    Mahabharata    Ramayana    Bhagavad Gita    Vedanta    Later texts    Modern books The Vedas There are four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. The Vedas are the primary texts of Hinduism. They also had a vast influence on Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Traditionally the text of the Vedas was coeval with the universe. Scholars have determined that the Rig Veda, the oldest of the four Vedas, was composed about 1500 B.C., and codified about 600 B.C. It is unknown when it was finally committed to writing, but this probably was at some point after 300 B.C. The Vedas contain hymns, incantations, and rituals from ancient India. Along with the Book of the Dead , the Enuma Elish , the I Ching , and the Avesta , they are among the most ancient religious texts still in existence. Besides their spiritual value, they also give a unique view of everyday life in India four thousand years ago. The Vedas are also the most ancient extensive texts in an Indo-European language, and as such are invaluable in the study of comparative linguistics. Rig Veda translated by Ralph Griffith [1896] A complete English translation of the Rig Veda. Vedic Hymns, Part I (SBE 32) Hymns to the Maruts, Rudra, Vâyu and Vâta, tr. by F. Max Müller [1891] A masterpiece of linguistics and comparative mythology: translations and deep analysis of the Vedic Hymns to the Storm Gods. Hymns to Agni, tr. by Hermann Oldenberg [1897] The Vedic Hymns to Agni. An introduction to the Dramatis Personæ of the Rig Veda. Sama Veda The Sama-Veda translated by Ralph Griffith [1895] A collection of hymns used by the priests during the Soma sacrifice. Many of these duplicate in part or in whole hymns from the Rig Veda. This is a complete translation. Yajur Veda The Yajur Veda (Taittiriya Sanhita) translated by Arthur Berriedale Keith [1914] A complete translation of the Black Yajur Veda. The Yajur Veda is a detailed manual of the Vedic sacrificial rites. translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1899] A complete translation of the White Yajur Veda. Atharva Veda The Atharva Veda also contains material from the Rig Veda, but of interest are the numerous incantations and metaphysical texts, which this anthology (part of the Sacred Books of the East series) collects and categorizes. The Atharva Veda was written down much later than the rest of the Vedas, about 200 B.C.; it may have been composed about 1000 B.C. translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] The unabridged Atharva Veda translation by Ralph Griffith. translated by Maurice Bloomfield [1897] (Sacred Books of the East, Vol. 42) The Sacred Books of the East translation of the Atharva-veda. Selected hymns from the Atharva-veda. Upanishads The Upanishads are a continuation of the Vedic philosophy, and were written between 800 and 400 B.C. They elaborate on how the soul (Atman) can be united with the ultimate truth (Brahman) through contemplation and mediation, as well as the doctrine of Karma-- the cumulative effects of a persons' actions. The Upanishads (Sacred Books of the East, vols. 1 and 15): by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar [1914] Thirty shorter Upanishads, principally dealing with Yogic thought and practice. Translations from the Katha, Prasna and Chhandogya Upanishads. Puranas The Puranas are post-Vedic texts which typically contain a complete narrative of the history of the Universe from creation to destruction, genealogies of the kings, heroes and demigods, and descriptions of Hindu cosmology and geography. There are 17 or 18 canonical Puranas, divided into three categories, each named after a deity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are also many other works termed Purana, known as 'Upapuranas.' The Vishnu Purana by H.H. Wilson [1840] A primary text of the Vaishnava branch of Hinduism, and one of the canonical Puranas of the Vishnu category. Among the portions of interest are a cycle of legends of the boyhood deeds of Krishna and Rama. H.H. Wilson was one of the first Europeans to translate a Hindu sacred text


What does the Latin phrase ‘Scito te ipsum’ translate to in English?

What is the proper English-Latin translation for 'know thyself, be thyself, love thyself' in the feminine? - Quora Written Jul 18, 2011 The proper Latin pair for 'Know thyself' is 'Nosce te ipsum'. A literal translation for 'be yourself' would be 'Tu ipse esto' (future imperative is best here). 'Love yourself' is pretty much 'Ama te ipsum'. Now if the first phrase is known since the Antiquity, the two latter are very dependent on our present idea of self, being self and accepting self. In Classical Antiquity no one would understand what it means to be yourself (literally, I am already myself, how can I not be?) or to passionately love (amare) yourself. So if we want to express the same ideas, but in a more classical framework of thought, we should expand these thoughts. As for 'be yourself' I like the conjecture proposed by Maria here: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Latin... - a more Roman way to say that is 'follow your nature', 'tuam sequere naturam' (there is more accent on 'your' when the sentence starts with 'tuam'). For 'love yourself' a good expression, to me, would be a paraphrase from Seneca (De vita beata, IV, 2): "Bestow the greatest good upon you yourself": "da sibi ipse maximum bonum", in a sense that the greatest good that you can get is what you give to yourself (i.e. self-acceptance). So, we have two choices - one concise and syntactically correct: Nosce te ipsum, tu ipse esto, ama te ipsum. And another one, more in the Classical Latin style: Nosce te ipsum, tuam sequere naturam, da sibi ipse maximum bonum. Note that there will be grammatical changes when talking about a woman.


What is the first name of author Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple?

Characters from Agatha Christie stories - Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot One of the most famous fictional characters of all time, the inimitable Belgian private detective is synonymous with waxed moustaches, perfectionism and little grey cells. Poirot would be the first to call himself a great man - he has never been known for his modesty - but with such success in his career, it is difficult to argue with him. Miss Marple Miss Jane Marple doesn’t look like your average detective. Quite frankly, she doesn’t look like a detective at all. But looks can be deceiving... For a woman who has spent her life in the small village of St Mary Mead, Miss Marple is surprisingly worldly. But as she often points out, she has had every opportunity to observe human nature. Tommy & Tuppence International spies, two world wars, murders, thefts and not to mention marriage, Tommy and Tuppence seek out excitement wherever it may lie. Tuppence leads the way with her charismatic nature, while Tommy’s slow, considered manner provides the perfect foil. Together they form the 'Young Adventurers Ltd' and the adventures begin.


In anatomy, otic relates to which part of the human body?

IX. Neurology. 5e. The Trigeminal Nerve. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body. External nasal. Superior labial.   The Middle Meningeal Nerve (n. meningeus medius; meningeal or dural branch) is given off from the maxillary nerve directly after its origin from the semilunar ganglion; it accompanies the middle meningeal artery and supplies the dura mater.    25   The Zygomatic Nerve (n. zygomaticus; temporomalar nerve; orbital nerve) arises in the pterygopalatine fossa, enters the orbit by the inferior orbital fissure, and divides at the back of that cavity into two branches, zygomaticotemporal and zygomaticofacial.    26   The zygomaticotemporal branch (ramus zygomaticotemporalis; temporal branch) runs along the lateral wall of the orbit in a groove in the zygomatic bone, receives a branch of communication from the lacrimal, and, passing through a foramen in the zygomatic bone, enters the temporal fossa. It ascends between the bone, and substance of the Temporalis muscle, pierces the temporal fascia about 2.5 cm. above the zygomatic arch, and is distributed to the skin of the side of the forehead, and communicates with the facial nerve and with the aurićulotemporal branch of the mandibular nerve. As it pierces the temporal fascia, it gives off a slender twig, which runs between the two layers of the fascia to the lateral angle of the orbit.    27 FIG. 778 Distribution of the maxillary and mandibular nerves, and the submaxillary ganglion. ( See enlarged image )     The zygomaticofacial branch (ramus zygomaticofacialis; malar branch) passes along the infero-lateral angle of the orbit, emerges upon the face through a foramen in the zygomatic bone, and, perforating the Orbicularis oculi, supplies the skin on the prominence of the cheek. It joins with the facial nerve and with the inferior palpebral branches of the maxillary.    28   The Sphenopalatine Branches (nn. sphenopalatini), two in number, descend to the sphenopalatine ganglion.    29   The Posterior Superior Alveolar Branches (rami alveolares superiores posteriores; posterior superior dental branches) arise from the trunk of the nerve just before it enters the infraorbital groove; they are generally two in number, but sometimes arise by a single trunk. They descend on the tuberosity of the maxilla and give off several twigs to the gums and neighboring parts of the mucous membrane of the cheek. They then enter the posterior alveolar canals on the infratemporal surface of the maxilla, and, passing from behind forward in the substance of the bone, communicate with the middle superior alveolar nerve, and give off branches to the lining membrane of the maxillary sinus and three twigs to each molar tooth; these twigs enter the foramina at the apices of the roots of the teeth.    30   The Middle Superior Alveolar Branch (ramus alveolaris superior medius; middle superior dental branch), is given off from the nerve in the posterior part of the infraorbital canal, and runs downward and forward in a canal in the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus to supply the two premolar teeth. It forms a superior dental plexus with the anterior and posterior superior alveolar branches.    31   The Anterior Superior Alveolar Branch (ramus alveolaris superior anteriores; anterior superior dental branch), of considerable size, is given off from the nerve just before its exit from the infraorbital foramen; it descends in a canal in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus, and divides into branches which supply the incisor and canine teeth. It communicates with the middle superior alveolar branch, and gives off a nasal branch, which passes through a minute canal in the lateral wall of the inferior meatus, and supplies the mucous membrane of the anterior part of the inferior meatus and the floor of the nasal cavity, communicating with the nasal branches from the sphenopalatine ganglion.    32 FIG. 779 Alveolar branches of superior maxillary nerve and sphenopalatine ganglion. (Testut.) ( See enlarged image )     The Inferior Palpebral Branches (rami palpebrales inferiores; palpebr


Actor Lawrence Tureaud is better known by what name?

Mr. T - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Producer Mr. T was born Laurence Tureaud on 21 May 1952, in the rough south side ghetto of Chicago. He is the second to youngest of twelve children (he has four sisters and seven brothers) and grew up in the housing projects. His father, Nathaniel Tureaud, left when Laurence was 5, and his mother raised the family on $87 a month welfare in a three-room ... See full bio » Born:


Delamere Forest is in which English county?

Delamere Forest (England) Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior   Enjoy adventure high above the forest floor, taking on zip-wires, tarzan swings and a variety of obstacles! Mini-Tarzans can also get in on the action with Go Ape’s Tree Top Junior course (min age 4yrs and min height 1m). For more information and to book visit Go Ape . Go Ape Forest Segway   Get off the beaten track on board an all-terrain forest segway – Go Ape’s epic forest adventure with a down-to-earth twist. It’s a totally unique way to tackle our trails. Min age 10yrs and min weight 7 Stone. For more information and to book visit Go Ape Forest Segway . Orienteering Orienteering is an outdoor adventure sport that excerises both mind and body. Delamere offers a permanent orienteering course suitable for all ages and abilities. Explore the forest and develop your navigation skills. For further information visit Deeside Orienteering Club .  Maps are  available to purchase onsite from TRACS  at £1.50. Horse riding and dog walking Why not take your best friends along to Delamere? You will be in good company as many people head to the trees to enjoy a long walk. There are beautiful places to ride through and so many sticks to fetch! Satellite Navigation To arrive at the forest using Satalite navigation. Please use post code CW8 2HZ This code is not our post code for sending mail, but will get you as close as possible to our forest centre using Sat Nav.    Delamere Outdoor Fitness   Why not get fit and feel great? Delamere Outdoor Fitness offer bootcamps, weight loss courses, running courses, Pilates, Kettlercise, children's themed birthday parties, adult parties such as stag and hen parties and pre season training for all types of sports. For more information go to www.delamereoutdoorfitness.co.uk or Contact Claire on 07968077180 or info@delamereoutdoorfitness.co.uk Forest Explorers Come along to one of our fantastic forest events or learn and play in the forest with Forest Explorers. Contact Helena delamere@forest-explorers.co.uk or visit the web site www.forest-explorers.co.uk for more information. Wildlife Delamere is also a haven for wildlife including the beautiful small tortoise shell butterfly, greater spotted woodpecker, white faced darter dragonfly, green woodpecker, siskin and southern hawker dragonfly. For more information on the white faced darter check out www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk . Refuel after your forest adventure in the cafe. Serving a wide range of freshly made hot and cold food and drinks from the finest locally sourced ingredients. What do other visitors say? Where can I ride in the forest?Is there a map of different rides ad I am new to this? chris jackson , 12/Nov/2016 We have 2 marked forest road trails, White and Blue, however, you can cycle on all forest roads being aware of other users. Forestry Commission Response 5 Stars lovely site, we enjoyed it very much and will recommend it to all are friend and maybe even come back once or twice. hazza wicks, 11/Jul/2016


Who wrote the musical ‘Oliver’, which was based on Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist?

Lionel Bart, 68, Songwriter; Created the Musical 'Oliver!' - The New York Times The New York Times Theater |Lionel Bart, 68, Songwriter; Created the Musical 'Oliver!' Search Lionel Bart, the composer, lyricist and playwright best known for the musical ''Oliver!,'' died on Saturday in Hammersmith Hospital in London, his longtime hometown. He was 68. The cause was cancer, his family said. Although Mr. Bart was frustrated in his efforts to repeat his early success with ''Oliver!,'' the play based on Charles Dickens's 1838 novel ''Oliver Twist'' was a huge hit. It was welcomed by theatergoers in London in 1960, on Broadway two years later and in repeated revivals, including one currently running in Birmingham, England. Mr. Bart wrote the music, lyrics and book for ''Oliver!'' The show has been applauded for its simple melodies and catchy lyrics; the British critic Benedict Nightingale has called it ''infinitely hummable.'' Several of the show's songs became popular standards, including ''As Long as He Needs Me'' and ''Consider Yourself.'' The original London production of ''Oliver!'' ran for 2,618 performances and was one of the most successful musicals in London stage history. Mr. Bart became instrumental in restoring luster to Britain's musical theater in an era when American musicals had won primacy in the West End. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Upon learning of his death, Lord Lloyd Webber called Mr. Bart ''the father of the modern British musical.'' ''Oliver!'' was a huge success in the United States. But when it opened in 1963 at the Imperial Theater in New York, Howard Taubman gave it a mixed review in The New York Times, saying parts of it had ''natural sweetness'' and ''style and quality,'' but ''too often it settles for stridency, smoke, easy laughs and facile show-business razzmatazz.'' Mr. Bart won a Tony Award for the show's music and lyrics. ''Oliver!'' was made into a 1968 British film that won Oscars for best picture, director (Carol Reed), art direction and scoring, and in two other categories, along with a special prize for its choreography. In The Times, however, Vincent Canby was less than enthusiastic. He said the Dickens material was ''overwhelmed by this kind of big song-and-dance show,'' and he found that Mr. Bart's songs interrupted the narrative. Over the years Mr. Bart also wrote songs for rock and pop singers and he wrote the theme for the 1963 James Bond movie ''From Russia With Love.'' Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy For a time in the 1960's he had glamorous friends and acquired homes in New York, Malibu, Tangier and elsewhere. But The Sunday Telegraph reported in yesterday's issue that ''following a string of less well-received shows, 'Blitz!' (1962) and 'Maggie May' (1964) and the total failure of 'Twang!' in 1965, he began a decline into alcohol and drug problems, which lasted for much of the 70's and 80's.'' Also during the 1960's Mr. Bart misguidedly signed away his rights to ''Oliver!'' and other properties, partly to finance ''Twang!'' In a 1986 interview he said, ''If I hadn't pretended to be such a genius child, I would have paid more attention.'' He filed for bankruptcy in 1972 after a run of bad luck with stage ventures. Mr. Bart was the son of an tailor in the blue-collar East End section of London. He studied art on scholarship and worked for a time as a graphic artist. He received no formal musical training, but made his way to the top of the stage musical world by the time he was around 30. Advertisement Continue reading the main story He wrote lyrics for the stage show ''Lock Up Your Daughters,'' which opened in 1959 in London, and he wrote the music and lyrics for the stage show ''Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be,'' which opened in 1960 in London and ran for two years. He went on to create ''Oliver!,'' but he confessed later that it came close to not being performed. ''Originally, everyone turned it down,'' he recalled. ''They thought i


The Xingu River is in which South American country?

Xingu River | International Rivers Português The Xingu River flows from the tropical savanna of central Mato Grosso, Brazil northward to the Amazon for 1,979 km (1,230 miles). Some 25,000 indigenous people from 18 distinct ethnic groups live along the Xingu. In 1989, an international mobilization led by the Kayapó Indians stopped state-owned electric company Eletronorte´s plans to construct a six-dam complex on the Xingu and its tributary, the Iriri. Map of the Rivers of the Amazon Wikipedia Commons Now, Brazil is planning the construction of a huge dam on the Xingu River, called Belo Monte . Belo Monte would be the third-largest hydroelectric project in the world and would require diverting nearly the entire flow of the Xingu through two artificial canals to the dam's powerhouse, leaving indigenous communities along a 100 km stretch of the Xingu´s Big Bend without water, fish, or a means of river transport. The Belo Monte Dam would cause severe impacts to indigenous villages and areas considered of extreme importance for conservation of biodiversity, as well as irreversible impacts to the Xingu´s fish stocks. More information:  Read our latest factsheet on the Belo Monte Dam Project Visit the website of Movimento Xingu Vivo para Sempre , leader of the campaign against Belo Monte in Brazil (in Portuguese) Heart of Brazil Expedition , photo gallery and blog on the Xingu by Sue and Patrick Cunningham Visit our interactive Dams in Amazonia database to see planned dams for the Amazon Basin Latest additions:


Which US President was assassinated in 1881?

James Garfield | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Garfield James Garfield was elected as the United States' 20th President in 1881, after nine terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. His Presidency was impactful, but cut short after 200 days when he was assassinated. As the last of the log cabin Presidents, James A. Garfield attacked political corruption and won back for the Presidency a measure of prestige it had lost during the Reconstruction period. He was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. Fatherless at two, he later drove canal boat teams, somehow earning enough money for an education. He was graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts in 1856, and he returned to the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute (later Hiram College) in Ohio as a classics professor. Within a year he was made its president. Garfield was elected to the Ohio Senate in 1859 as a Republican. During the secession crisis, he advocated coercing the seceding states back into the Union. In 1862, when Union military victories had been few, he successfully led a brigade at Middle Creek, Kentucky, against Confederate troops. At 31, Garfield became a brigadier general, two years later a major general of volunteers. Meanwhile, in 1862, Ohioans elected him to Congress. President Lincoln persuaded him to resign his commission: It was easier to find major generals than to obtain effective Republicans for Congress. Garfield repeatedly won re-election for 18 years, and became the leading Republican in the House. At the 1880 Republican Convention, Garfield failed to win the Presidential nomination for his friend John Sherman. Finally, on the 36th ballot, Garfield himself became the "dark horse" nominee. By a margin of only 10,000 popular votes, Garfield defeated the Democratic nominee, Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock. As President, Garfield strengthened Federal authority over the New York Customs House, stronghold of Senator Roscoe Conkling, who was leader of the Stalwart Republicans and dispenser of patronage in New York. When Garfield submitted to the Senate a list of appointments including many of Conkling's friends, he named Conkling's arch-rival William H. Robertson to run the Customs House. Conkling contested the nomination, tried to persuade the Senate to block it, and appealed to the Republican caucus to compel its withdrawal. But Garfield would not submit: "This...will settle the question whether the President is registering clerk of the Senate or the Executive of the United States.... shall the principal port of entry ... be under the control of the administration or under the local control of a factional senator." Conkling maneuvered to have the Senate confirm Garfield's uncontested nominations and adjourn without acting on Robertson. Garfield countered by withdrawing all nominations except Robertson's; the Senators would have to confirm him or sacrifice all the appointments of Conkling's friends. In a final desperate move, Conkling and his fellow-Senator from New York resigned, confident that their legislature would vindicate their stand and re-elect them. Instead, the legislature elected two other men; the Senate confirmed Robertson. Garfield's victory was complete. In foreign affairs, Garfield's Secretary of State invited all American republics to a conference to meet in Washington in 1882. But the conference never took place. On July 2, 1881, in a Washington railroad station, an embittered attorney who had sought a consular post shot the President. Mortally wounded, Garfield lay in the White House for weeks. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, tried unsuccessfully to find the bullet with an induction-balance electrical device which he had designed. On September 6, Garfield was taken to the New Jersey seaside. For a few days he seemed to be recuperating, but on September 19, 1881, he died from an infection and internal hemorrhage. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical Association.


Zakumi was the name of the official mascot for which sporting competition?

Zakumi continues mascot tradition - FIFA.com 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Zakumi continues mascot tradition  Listen  A ball has yet to be kicked at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, but it already has its first star. Zakumi has been a huge hit since being unveiled as the tournament's Official Mascot in September 2008 and, whatever happens on the field, he is sure to add to the occasion with his effervescent personality. This lively leopard is also continuing a colourful tradition of FIFA World Cup mascots that began 44 years ago and has yielded some memorable characters in the decades since. FIFA.com looks back. England 1966: World Cup Willie The original and, for many, still the best FIFA World Cup mascot, England’s lion – wearing a Union Jack jersey with ‘WORLD CUP’ emblazoned on the front - provided a traditional symbol of the 1966 hosts. World Cup Willie’s success ensured that he became a pioneer for mascots at major sporting events, setting the standard for his many successors. Mexico 1970: Juanito Following in Willie’s footsteps was Juanito, a boy decked out in a ‘Mexico 1970’ sombrero and the hosts’ famous green shirt. He provided a fittingly vibrant mascot for the first FIFA World Cup broadcast in colour. West Germany 1974: Tip and Tap The 1974 hosts followed a similar theme, kitting out two boys in the hosts’ white shirts, one emblazoned with the letters WM (Weltmeisterschaft, German for World Cup) and the other with the number 74. Tip and Tap offered an image of togetherness and friendship that was to be repeated 32 years later. Argentina 1978: Gauchito For the third tournament in succession, organisers opted for the image of an enthusiastic young boy, with Gauchito again sporting the hosts’ iconic kit. His hat carried the words ‘ARGENTINA 78’ and he also wore a hankerchief and carried a whip, typical guacho symbols. Spain 1982: Naranjito There was a fruity them to Spain’s 1982 mascot, with Naranjito taking the form of an orange. Again, he was resplendent in his national team’s kit and also wore an especially wide grin. Mexico 1986: Pique Mexico’s return as hosts also brought about a comeback for the sombrero, although this time it was not worn by a boy, but a giant chili pepper. Pique, who also sported a stereotypically Mexican moustache, also continued the theme of fruit and vegetables started by Naranjito. Italy 1990: Ciao The 1990 edition heralded a significant departure from tradition as Italy ditched the mascot’s traditionally ‘cuddly’ form for a more modern structure. Ciao – named, of course, after the Italian greeting – was also the first and, to date, only mascot without a face, with designers opting instead for a stick figure in the colours of the Italian tricolour with a football for a head. USA 1994: Stryker There was another revolutionary development in 1994, when the US public voted for their tournament’s mascot. Their choice was Stryker, a dog kitted out in the hosts’ red white and blue with the competition logo displayed on his shirt. France 1998: Footix In 1998, France returned to World Cup Willie’s by opting for a recognised national emblem in the shape of a traditional Gallic rooster. One of the more colourful mascots to date, Footix’s bold blue body, red head and bright yellow beak made him a colourful addition to a memorable tournament. Korea/Japan 2002: Ant, Kaz and Nik The first FIFA World Cup of the new millennium brought the first trio of mascots in a predictably futuristic effort from the famously innovative co-hosts. Orange, purple and blue, these animated creations participated in ‘Atomball’, a fictional football-like sport, with Ato the coach and Kaz and Nik his players. The three names were voted for by internet users and customers at McDonald's outlets in the host nations. Germany 2006: Goleo VI & Pille FIFA.com users recently voted Goleo VI and Pille as their favourite mascots of the past five FIFA World Cups, showing the affection in which the 2006 duo are still held. After the high-tech imagery of 2002, this represented a return to a more traditional form of mascot, a


In mathematics, what type of angle measures more than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees?

Types of Angles - Free Math Help All About Angles Types of Angles You've certainly used the word "angle" in common life, but it also has an important meaning in mathematics. One subject you'll want to be familiar with is the different types, or classifications, of angles, determined by the measure of the angle. This page is a simple, easy-to-follow beginner's guide to the different types of angles. Three Main Types of Angles Acute - any angle which measures less than 90 degrees. These angles appear "sharp," like the blade on a knife. Example: The angle ABC measures 40 degrees. Angle ABC is acute. Right - any angle which measures exactly 90 degrees. These are like the edges of a wooden block. Sample: The angle CAT measures 90 degrees. The angle CAT is a right angle. Obtuse - any angle which measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. These are "fat" angles that are very wide. Sample: angle DEF measures 125 degrees. Then angle DEF is obtuse. Special Case Straight - any angle which measures exactly 180 degrees. This isn't even really an angle... it's just a straight line! Sample: Points ABC lie on line L forming a STRAIGHT LINE. Then line L is a straight line. Relationships between several angles Vertical Angles - Two angles formed by intersecting lines. They can not be adjacent but are always equal in measure. They are across from one another in the corners of the "X" formed by the lines. In the above picture, angles 1 and 3 and angles 2 and 4 are vertical because they are across from each other. Now, angles 1 and 2 and angles 3 and 4 are NOT vertical angles. Complementary Angles - Two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees. Sample: angle A = 30 degrees and and angle B = 60 degrees. Then angle A + angle B = 90 degrees. We can say angles A and B are complementary. Supplementary Angles - Two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees. Supplementary angles can be placed so that they form a straight line. Sample: angle A = 80 degrees and angle B = 100 degrees. Then angle A + angle B = 180 degrees.      We can say that angles A and B are supplementary. © 2016 Free Math Help. All rights reserved.


Brazil Currency, Brazilian Currency Sao Paulo Metro Map Brazil Currency The unit of money or Brazil currency South America is Real (BRL). In 1500, the Portuguese established their colony in Brazil (then known as New World) and introduced the 'Real' currency . However the first official currency that was distributed everywhere bearing the 'Real'name was originally printed in the year 1654 by the Dutch when they occupied the Northeastern part of Brazil. Real became the official currency of Brazil in 1690 and since then its official status remained intact till 1942. Only in 1942, the currency named Cruzeiro replaced real. The currency rate was 1000 reis = 1 cruzeiro. In the 1980s and 1990s, Brazil went through a period of high inflation and hence this South American nation had to change its currency numerous times. Until 1986, the Brazilians dealt with Cruzeiros . In that year three zeros were removed and the currency was changed to Cruzado . After a couple of years another three zeros were removed and the 'new cruzados'-(Cruzados Novos) were introduced to the people of Brazil. In 1990, the Cruzeiros once again were in vogue after replacing Cruzados Novos . Finally another three zeros were reduced and the currency came to be known as Cruzeiros Reais. In 1994, with the implementation of the new financial plan, the new currency Real was launched. Thus after a long time the currency of Brazil was stabilized. Brazil Currency(Real) consists of Bills ranging from- R$1, R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50 and R$100. Coins are also available in varied colors and sizes with value ranging from 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents and also 1 Real. Previously the Bills had images of Historical characters, but at present the images of Brazilian animals are illustrated on the bills. The female character at one side of the bill represents Brazil as a Republic. Brazil doesn't allow tourists or travelers to use foreign currency bills and traveler checks are curtailed. Travelers have to exchange the currency before payment of bills.


Boxer Jacob ‘Baby Jake’ Matlala was born in which country?

Jacob “Baby Jake” Matlala | South African History Online South African History Online Home » Biographies » Jacob “Baby Jake” Matlala Jacob “Baby Jake” Matlala Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on People category: Four-time world flyweight boxing champion. First name:  Date of death:  7 December 2013 Jacob Matlala was born in 1962 in Meadowlands, Johannesburg. At the age of 10 he started going to the gymnasium with his father who was an aspiring boxer. Matlala was so passionate about boxing that he decided to turn professional in 1979. Matlala began his boxing career on 2 February 1980 with a fourth-round victory over Fraser Plaatjie in Port Elizabeth under the guidance of Theo Mthembu. It only took him four contests to become South African Junior Flyweight Champion. Vuyani Nene later dethroned him for the title. Between 1986 and 1988 he suffered four successive defeats against Vuyani Nene. The pint-sized boxer fought Davie McCauley for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title in Belfast, Ireland and failed in his attempt, suffering a 10th round knockout. He finally succeeded when he defeated Pat Clinton in his hometown Glasgow for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) flyweight title. He surrendered his title to Alberto Jiminez who stopped him in the 10th round in Hammanskraal. On 19 July 1997 against all odds, Matlala defeated Michael Carbajal in Las Vegas, USA for the International Boxing Association (IBA) flyweight title. He later relinquished it to challenge Hawk Makepula for the vacant WBO junior flyweight title. The fight ended in disappointment for Matlala, who lost. For the second time in his career he suffered two defeats in succession when his former sparring partner, Peter Culshaw defeated him on points for the World Boxing Union (WBU) flyweight title. In February 1999 Matlala claimed the vacant WBU flyweight title. In 1999 a scandal surfaced that Matlala had allegedly raped Julia Mnyamezeli, an aspiring gospel singer and family friend of his. It was also alleged that Julia and her husband demanded 2 million rands for damages and emotional trauma they suffered only for the figure to be reduced by his business manager Rodney Berman to R250 000. Matlala ended his 30-year boxing career at Carnival City, Brakpan by stopping Colombian Juan Herrera for the WBU junior flyweight title in the seventh round. In so doing Matlala became the only South African boxer to have won four world titles in a career of 27 stoppages, 54 wins, 12 losses and 2 draws. The ultimate honour bestowed on the boxer was the arrival of Nelson Mandela and Will Smith (American Actor) at ringside mid-way through his farewell fight. Matlala after the fight was so overwhelmed that he decided to present his WBU belt to Nelson Mandela. Today Matlala is a businessman, motivational speaker and often takes part in charity events to raise funds for the needy and those living with HIV/Aids. He also holds a B.com degree from Unisa. After his retirement Matlala promised to help unearth and nurture talent in the township, something he kept. Matlala currently stays in Johannesburg with his wife Mapule their two children. References:


Which US state is known as the ‘Gem State’?

State Nicknames Hawaii - Maryland Hawaii became officially known as the Aloha State by a 1959 legislative act. Haw. Rev. Stat. 5-7 source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer Idaho In 1863, Congress designated the Idaho Territory with the erroneous understanding that Idaho was a Shoshone word meaning Gem of the Mountains. In spite of the misunderstanding concerning the origin of the name the state continues to be known as the Gem State and the Gem of the Mountains. source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer Known unofficially as the Prairie State, a fitting nickname for a state that sets aside the third full week in September each year as Illinois Prairie Week to demonstrate the value of preserving and reestablishing native Illinois prairies. source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer Indiana Hoosier State came into general usage in the 1830s. John Finley of Richmond wrote a poem, "The Hoosier's Nest," which was used as the "Carrier's Address" of the Indianapolis Journal, Jan. 1, 1833. It was widely copied throughout the country and even abroad. A few days later, on January 8, 1833, at the Jackson Day dinner at Indianapolis, John W. Davis offered "The Hoosier State of Indiana" as a toast. And in August, former Indiana governor James B. Ray announced that he intended to publish a newspaper, The Hoosier, at Greencastle, Indiana. The Hawkeye State was first suggested by James G. Edwars as a tribute to indian leader Chief Black Hawk. source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer The nickname Sunflower State calls to mind the wild flowers of the plains of Kansas and the officially recognized state flower. source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer Kentucky Bluegrass is not really blue--it's green--but in the spring, bluegrass produces bluish-purple buds that when seen in large fields give a rich blue cast to the grass. Early pioneers found bluegrass growing on Kentucky's rich limestone soil, and traders began asking for the seed of the "blue grass from Kentucky." The name stuck and today Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State.


Selene (Selenological Engineering Explorer) was the second lunar orbital spacecraft launched by which country, in September 2007?

Kaguya | Japanese space probe | Britannica.com Japanese space probe Alternative Titles: Selene, Selenological and Engineering Explorer Related Topics moon (natural satellite) Kaguya, Japan’s second unmanned mission to the Moon , launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in September 2007. Its proper name, Selene (Selenological and Engineering Explorer), was derived from the ancient Greek goddess of the Moon . Kaguya, chosen from among many suggestions received from the Japanese public, is the name of a legendary princess who spurns earthly suitors and returns to the Moon. Kaguya comprised three spacecraft launched together and then deployed once in lunar orbit: the Selene orbiter proper, the Ouna (Very Long Baseline Interferometry) Radio (VRAD) satellite, and the Okina radio relay satellite. (Okina and Ouna are the elderly couple who adopt Kaguya in the legend.) Artist’s conception of the Kaguya mission’s Selene spacecraft in orbit around the Moon. JAXA Kaguya was launched into Earth orbit on Sept. 14, 2007, from the Tanegashima Space Center on Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima prefecture. Following two maneuvers, it entered a translunar injection orbit that lasted almost five days. Before Kaguya entered lunar orbit, Okina and then Ouna were released into elliptical polar orbits. The main 1,984-kg (4,374-pound) spacecraft then entered a circular polar orbit roughly 100 km (60 miles) high. Operations started on Oct. 20, 2007. Okina and Ouna were used to ensure continuous communication between Earth and Selene and to help map gravity variations in the Moon as mass variations accelerated and decelerated the craft, thus causing the frequency of Okina and Ouna’s radio signals to shift according to the Doppler effect . Okina crashed into the Moon on Feb. 12, 2009. Selene’s orbit was lowered to 50 km (30 miles) in Februrary 2009 and again to 10 km (6 miles) in April 2009. It was crashed into the Moon on June 10, 2009. The three spacecraft supported 13 scientific experiments. The most notable was a high-definition television (HDTV) camera with wide-angle and telephoto lenses and 2.2-megapixel imagers. Early in the mission it returned stunning images of Earth rising above the lunar horizon. Selene had three other major scientific imaging experiments that had resolutions as small as 10 metres (33 feet) at the lunar surface and covered wavelengths from the visible through the near-infrared. One of these experiments, the Terrain Camera, had forward- and aft-looking components for stereo imaging. Other instruments measured particles, magnetic fields, and radiation scattered back into space (in order to assay the surface chemistry). Earthrise over the Moon, taken by the high-definition television (HDTV) camera on board the Selene … JAXA/NHK


In humans, cholecystitis is the inflammation of which part of the body?

Cholecystitis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments Cholecystitis Treatments What is cholecystitis? Cholecystitis is the medical name for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder assists in the digestive process by storing and releasing the substance called bile into the small intestine, which helps break down food. Cholecystitis is most often the result of an obstruction within a duct in the gallbladder. Gallstones (cholelithiasis) are the most common cause of obstruction within the gallbladder. Left untreated, the inflammation may lead to infection. Other less common causes of cholecystitis include infection, injury and tumors. Inflammation of the gallbladder is a common disease in the United States. The disease is more common in women than in men, and it occurs most frequently after the age of 40. There are two types of cholecystitis: acute, which comes on suddenly, and chronic, which is longstanding and persistent. Gallstones are the most common cause for both types. Recurrent episodes of gallstones lead to thickening of the gallbladder wall and make the gallbladder less effective at removing bile and other substances. Ultimately, the condition may become chronic. Looking for a Doctor? Search Now Find a Gastroenterologist Near You The signs and symptoms of cholecystitis can come and go or remain constant. The disease course varies among individuals. Some people with cholecystitis have no symptoms at all, while others may have severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and blockage of the bile ducts that may lead to infection. 8 Foods That Aid Digestion Here's what you can eat help keep your digestive tract healthy and happy. Acute gallstone attacks can be managed with intravenous medications. If repeated episodes occur and lead to chronic cholecystitis, the preferred treatment is surgical removal of the gallbladder. Although not everyone is able to prevent gallstone formation and cholecystitis, you may be able to reduce your risk by following a healthy, low-cholesterol diet. Left untreated, cholecystitis can lead to serious complications, such as tissue damage, tears in the gallbladder, and infection that spreads to other parts of the body. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) for serious symptoms such as high fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), severe abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, and nausea with or without vomiting. Seek prompt medical care if you are being treated for cholecystitis but your symptoms persist, recur, or cause you concern. SPONSORED


Colomba Pasquale (or Easter Dove) is a traditional Easter cake which originated from which country?

Italian Easter Colomba Pasquale Cake Recipe - YouTube Italian Easter Colomba Pasquale Cake Recipe Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 15, 2016 Easter in Italy will not be without the lovely yummy cake (Colomba Pasquale) in form of a dove, an Easter dove symbolizing both peace and the Holy Spirit, has turned into the state of the well known traditional Easter cake, Colomba Pasquale (Easter Dove), a great dessert at any Easter feast in Italy. Here is the quick recipe ( from http://blog.vorrei.co.uk ) for our Italian Food Lovers! Category


The metical is the basic monetary unit of which African country?

Meticals - definition of Meticals by The Free Dictionary Meticals - definition of Meticals by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Meticals Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial . Related to Meticals: meticais n. pl. met·i·cais (-kīsh′) See Table at currency . [Portuguese, from Arabic mitqāl, colloquial variant of miṯqāl, a unit of weight, from ṯaqula, to be heavy; see ṯql in the Appendix of Semitic roots.] metical (Currencies) the standard money unit in Mozambique which consists of 100 centavos me•ti•cal n., pl. -cals, -cais (-ˌkaɪʃ) the basic monetary unit of Mozambique. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. metical - the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos centavo - a fractional monetary unit of several countries: El Salvador and Sao Tome and Principe and Brazil and Argentina and Bolivia and Colombia and Cuba and the Dominican Republic and Ecuador and El Salvador and Guatemala and Honduras and Mexico and Nicaragua and Peru and the Philippines and Portugal


Which perfume was named after Coco Chanel’s birthday?

Chanel - Perfume Society back Chanel When couturier Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel launched her debut perfume No. 5, in 1921, it changed the whole world of fragrance. Perfumer Ernest Beaux produced a portfolio of samples for Mademoiselle to try – and she chose the fifth proposal. So No. 5 was born – and has since gone on to become the most recognised name in perfumery, worldwide. What set Chanel No. 5 apart from the fragrances of the time – mostly flowery scents swirling with jasmine, lilac and rose – was its more ‘abstract’ construction, and the generous use of aldehydes, which have become known for giving fragrance a champagne-like sparkle when you smell them. It was nothing less than a revolution.  Legend has it that Ernest Beaux (or maybe his lab assistant) put an ‘overdose’ of aldehydes in the bottle – we’ll never know if it was accident, or design – but Chanel was seduced. And the rest, literally, is fragrance history. Ernest Beaux remained the brand’s exclusive perfume designer, or ‘nose’, right up until 1952, creating further landmark scents including Chanel No. 22, and a trio of fragrances which now appear in Chanel‘s Les Exclusifs line: Cuir de Russie, Gardénia and Bois des Îles. The story of Chanel herself has become part of legend. After growing up in an orphanage, Gabrielle Chanel – born on 19th August 1883, in Saumur – went on to open her first Paris shop – selling hats – in 1910, at 21 Rue Cambon. She made her name selling clothes that were not just beautiful and stylish, but comfortable, freeing women from tight corsetry through her innovative use of tweed and jersey, tailored with a nod to men’s clothing – including trousers. She’s also widely credited as first to introduce that essential in a woman’s wardrobe: ‘The Little Black Dress’. A Chanel suit or a handbag is still a ‘landmark’ purchase, for countless women around the world, and the interlocking Cs of Coco Chanel have become the ultimate, spot-it-at-100 paces brand insignia. Chanel wasn’t content just to put that stamp on fashionable clothing, but also desirable jewellery (fine jewellery and fabulous faux), and every accessory a woman could dream of.  (If you’d like to read the full history of Chanel, we can’t recommend Justine Picardie’s book Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life, too highly;  find it  here on Amazon.) In addition to her work with haute couture and ready-to-wear, Chanel also designed costumes for plays (Cocteau’s Antigone, in 1923), and movies, including Renoir’s La Règle de Jeu. The clothes – and the fragrances – have been loved and worn by stars all over the world, though perhaps Chanel’s most famous endorsement of all was from Marilyn Monroe, who in 1960 breathlessly proclaimed:  ‘What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course…’  Chanel‘s first men’s fragrance – Chanel Pour Monsieur – was introduced in 1995, created by Henri Robert, who took over from Ernest Beaux as in-house perfumer. He also created No. 19 – named for Chanel’s birthday – which was initially reserved for special friends and clients. Coco Chanel died on 10th January 1971 in Paris, on the eve of presenting her latest collection – and later that year, the rest of us were able to enjoy this floral-green masterpiece. A new era in Chanel‘s perfume history was born – a wave of creativity that continues to this day.  In 1974, Cristalle was unveiled:  Chanel‘s freshest scent yet. In 1979, Jacques Polge became Chanel‘s third perfume designer;  his first feminine creation was richly opulent Coco, in 1984. Allure followed, in 1996, then in 2001, Coco Mademoiselle, which in the US (among other countries) has become even more widely worn than the iconic No. 5… 2007 heralded a new era in Chanel perfume creativity with the unveiling of Les Exclusifs, initially a collection of 10 fragrances (though more have since been added). Jacques Polge’s inspiration was the rich Chanel heritage – and, above all, the ingredients themselves.  ‘As a perfumer, I’m always playing with notes to come up with new and intriguing accords,’ explains M. Polge, whose lab is situated a petal’s throw from


Who was the British Prime Minister during the 1956 Suez Crisis?

An affair to remember | The Economist The Suez crisis An affair to remember The Suez crisis of 50 years ago marked the end of an era, and the start of another, for Europe, America and the Middle East Jul 27th 2006 Tweet Corbis ON JULY 26th 1956 Gamal Abdul Nasser, president of Egypt, addressed a huge crowd in the city of Alexandria. Broad-shouldered, handsome and passionate, Nasser stunned even this gathering of enthusiastic supporters with the vehemence of his diatribe against British imperialism. Britain had ruled Egypt, one way or another, from 1882 to 1922, when the protectorate gained nominal independence, and continued to influence Egyptian affairs thereafter, maintaining troops there and propping up the decadent monarchy overthrown by Nasser in 1952. In that speech in Alexandria, though, Nasser chose to delve back even further into history, in a long digression on the building of the Suez canal a century earlier. That gave him the chance to mention the name of the Frenchman who had built the canal, Ferdinand de Lesseps. This he did at least 13 times. “De Lesseps”, it turned out, was the codeword for the Egyptian army to start the seizure, and nationalisation, of the canal. It also launched the start of a new era in the politics of Europe, the Middle East and America. The Suez crisis, as the events of the following months came to be called, marked the humiliating end of imperial influence for two European countries, Britain and France. It cost the British prime minister, Anthony Eden, his job and, by showing up the shortcomings of the Fourth Republic in France, hastened the arrival of the Fifth Republic under Charles de Gaulle. It made unambiguous, even to the most nostalgic blimps, America's supremacy over its Western allies. It thereby strengthened the resolve of many Europeans to create what is now the European Union. It promoted pan-Arab nationalism and completed the transformation of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute into an Israeli-Arab one. And it provided a distraction that encouraged the Soviet Union to put down an uprising in Hungary in the same year. It also divided families and friends, at least in Britain and France, with a degree of bitterness that would not be seen in a foreign-policy dispute until the invasion of Iraq in 2003. If that is difficult to understand, remember that the world was a different place then. Many European politicians still believed their countries had a right to run the affairs of others. Many were also scarred by memories of appeasement in the 1930s. Faced with a provocation, even an entirely legal one involving the nationalisation of a foreign-owned asset like the Suez canal, the instinct of such Europeans was to go to war. They and their Israeli partners-in-invasion were restrained, eventually, by the United States, led by a Republican president and war hero, Dwight Eisenhower. The venture involved intrigue, lies, nemesis—and no end of a lesson. How did it come about? The road to collusion In Egypt, the British had become so resented for their racist, arrogant ways that by the early 1950s even Winston Churchill, the grand old imperialist who had returned as prime minister in 1951, felt he could resist the tide of nationalism no more. After 1951 the British were confined to the Suez canal zone, harassed by Egyptian irregulars who wanted them out altogether. By June 1956 the last British soldiers had left even the canal zone. Yet Anglo-Egyptian relations did not improve. Nasser was enraged by America's withdrawal of its offer of loans to help pay for the building of a dam on the Nile at Aswan. This project was central to his ambitions to modernise Egypt. But John Foster Dulles, the American secretary of state, thought the dam would place too much strain on the resources of newly independent Egypt. For their part, the British, mistrustful of Nasser and feeling the pinch, were also ready to withdraw their loan offer. So, thought Dulles, best to let the Russians take on the dam, as he knew they would if the West backed out. He did not, however, bargain for Nasser's immediate respon


Which screenwriter and novelist created the Daleks for the tv series Doctor Who?

Doctor Who: Daleks' creator Terry Nation has blue plaque at Cardiff home - BBC News BBC News Doctor Who: Daleks' creator Terry Nation has blue plaque at Cardiff home 20 November 2013 Close share panel Image caption Terry Nation created Doctor Who's arch-enemy, the Daleks Dalek creator Terry Nation has had a blue plaque unveiled in his honour at the house in Cardiff where he was born. Nation, who died in 1997 aged 66, was a screenwriter on Doctor Who when he came up with the ideas for the aliens who are almost as famous as the Time Lord himself. The unveiling took place during the week of the 50th anniversary of the BBC sci-fi series. The Daleks made their first appearance in December 1963. Nation was born in the suburb of Llandaff, close to Cardiff's cathedral, and near to the childhood home of fellow writer Roald Dahl. The plaque was arranged by the Llandaff Society whose chairman Geoffrey Barton-Greenwood once met Nation when the writer, who had by this time moved to Hollywood, was visiting friends in the Cardiff area. He said: "I knew immediately who he was. I had been watching the Doctor Who series from the very beginning. I didn't at that stage know that he was a Llandaff boy. There are stories of neighbours seeing him, as a boy, sitting on the back step jotting down story ideas in his notebook Geoffrey Barton-Greenwood, Llandaff Society "He was obviously a very impressive character. He had stature and gravitas." Four years ago, the society unveiled a blue plaque just yards away in memory of another local writer, Roald Dahl. 'Play on words' Mr Barton-Greenwood believes there may be a connection between the name of the famous writer and the name Nation gave to his armoured mutant creations. He said: "There is a connection in that they are 'Daleks' and Roald 'Dahl' was only from around the corner. "I think Terry Nation might well have been having a play on words. "It would be an extreme coincidence that these guys came from such a short distance apart and yet came up with this sort of affinity." Media captionFirst Doctor William Hartnell explained in 1967 why Daleks were difficult to act with Scriptwriter and novelist Nation was born in a house in Fairwater Grove West in the village suburb of Llandaff. Mr Barton-Greenwood said: "There are stories of neighbours seeing him, as a boy, sitting on the back step jotting down story ideas in his notebook." "He put the success of Doctor Who and the Daleks down to 'good old-fashioned stories, lots of danger, with tremendous adversaries. And the Doctor beating big villains'." Image caption Terry Nation was brought up in the same Cardiff suburb as fellow writer Roald Dahl The Daleks became iconic villains after appearing in the second storyline of the first series of Doctor Who, which is marking its 50th anniversary with events this year. In the show, the race of Daleks was said to have been developed by a scientist to survive a war on their home planet of Skaro. However, the scientist was later killed by his own creation. The Daleks, mutants encased in studded, tank-like machinery that appear to glide over the ground, became a cultural sensation, with generations growing to love their famous synthesised-voice command of "Exterminate". Nation's first foray into show business was in comedy, writing material for comedians including Tony Hancock. Hancock's nephew Tim Hancock, the agent for the Terry Nation estate, is due to unveil the blue plaque.


The company Titleist manufacture which sports equipment?

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What type of fish is included in the ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce?

What are the Ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? You are here: Home / Culinary Arts / What are the Ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? What are the Ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? Worcestershire sauce is originally produced by Lea and Perrins. Although there are substitute and home made options these days, the exact recipe that the company uses still remains a top secret. The recipe of Lea and Perrins may remain tightly locked inside a volt but the general ingredients for concocting a delicious Worcestershire sauce is known to many. The rich flavor is achieved by using ample amount of fish. Hence it is not vegan and it is not recommended for people who are allergic to seafood. Vinegar plays an essential role in creating this delicious sauce. It gives the tangy flavor which makes it delightful for the taste buds. Because of the vinegar, this sauce becomes a perfect companion for various types of food. The generous amount of vinegar that it has provides the acidity that this sauce is known for. When there is vinegar, there should be an ingredient that balances out the taste by giving it a little sweetness, right? Molasses is the key in neutralizing the vinegar. Aside from the sweet taste that this gives, it also improves the texture of the sauce, making it thicker and more viscous. Aside from using other types of fish as an ingredient, Worcestershire sauce also contains a specific fish: anchovies. This is essential for creating an interesting flavor which heightens the taste of the food to which this sauce is added to. This ingredient makes the sauce perfect, especially for various types of meat dishes. More Recipes? View the Recipe Index Yes, there are brands of Worcestershire sauce that contain high fructose corn syrup though most of them use natural sugar. This usually causes an alarm especially to people who aim to regulate their blood sugar level due to diabetes. The good news is that, the use of this ingredient is limited and remains much lower than those found in sodas and processed juices. Since the primary role of this ingredient is to add a little more sweetness to the sauce, people who aim to create it can find healthier sweetening substitute. The original Lea and Perrins ingredients include tamarind concentrate. Tamarind is a type of fruit which can be seen in Africa and Asia. This is known to have a distinct combination of sweetness and sourness. Adding this to the sauce allows it to have a more natural combination of the two flavors and regulates the strong flavor caused by mixing vinegar and molasses. Of course, the sauce would not be complete without adding some more spices. Onions, salt and garlic are all staple ingredients for making this sauce. Because of this spices, even dishes which taste a bit bland will automatically have an exciting flavor once the sauce is used. Adding all those ingredients together would result to a pasty sauce which might not be pleasing to use on dishes, especially because it involves the use of molasses. Hence, it is important to dilute the concoction with ample amount of water. This is the key in achieving a smooth and consistent texture which makes the Worcestershire sauce the perfect companion for a myriad of dishes.


What was the first battle in the Wars of the Roses in England in 1455?

First Battle of St. Albans - Wars of the Roses - St. Albans Wars of the Roses Wars of the Roses: First Battle of St. Albans Henry VI.  Public Domain Updated August 04, 2015. First Battle of St. Albans - Conflict & Date: The First Battle of St. Albans was fought May 22, 1455, during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485). Armies & Commanders approx. 2,000-3,000 men First Battle of St. Albans - Background: The antagonism between the Houses of Lancaster and York commenced in 1399 when Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Lancaster overthrew his unpopular cousin King Richard II. A grandson of Edward III , through John of Gaunt, his claim to the English crown was relatively weak compared to his Yorkist relations. Ruling until 1413 as Henry IV, he was forced to put down several uprisings to maintain the throne. On his death, the throne passed to his son, Henry V. A great warrior known for his victory at Agincourt , Henry V only lived until 1422 when he was succeeded by his nine-month old son Henry VI. For most of his minority, Henry was surrounded by unpopular advisors such as the Duke of Gloucester, Cardinal Beaufort, and the Duke of Suffolk. During Henry VI's reign, the French gained the upper hand in the Hundred Years' War and began pushing English forces from France. A weak and ineffective ruler, Henry was heavily advised by the Duke of Somerset who desired peace. This position was countered by Richard, Duke of York who wished to continue fighting. A descendent of Edward III's second and fourth sons, he possessed a strong claim to the throne. By 1450, Henry VI began experiencing bouts of insanity and three years later was judged unfit to rule. This resulted in a Council of Regency being formed with York at its head as Lord Protector. Imprisoning Somerset, he worked to expand his power but was forced to step down two years later when Henry VI recovered. First Battle of St. Albans - Forces Mobilize: Resuming the throne, Henry again fell under the influence of his advisors. Seeking to eliminate York as a threat, Queen Margaret of Anjou had him removed from court. Departing, York increasingly began to fear that he would be arrested for treason. This came to a head in 1455 when he received a summons to appear before the King's council to answer allegations against him. Fearing the outcome, York began raising troops from among his supporters in the north. Assembling his men, he started moving south towards London. En route, he was joined by the Earls of Salisbury and Warwick, both members of the allied Neville family. The addition of their forces brought York's army to between 5,000 and 7,000 men. In response to York's actions, Henry formed a small army of 2,000-3,000 men, with the Duke of Somerset in command, and began marching north. First Battle of St. Alban - The Armies Meet: Departing London, Henry was surprised by the speed of York's advance and directed his army to occupy the fortified town of St. Albans on the morning of May 22. Shortly thereafter, York's forces arrived outside the town and began deploying to the east. Despite the aggressive stances assumed by both sides, neither Henry nor York was eager to engage in combat. York desired that his name be cleared and certain Lancastrian advisors removed. Badly outnumbered, Henry and Somerset wished to escape from militarily weak position. As a result, much of the morning was spent in negotiations as messengers travelled back forth between the two camps. After three hours of talks, York proved unable to convince Henry of his peaceful intentions and the King became increasingly angry in regard to the Duke's demands. First Battle of St. Albans - A Short, Violent Clash: Around midday, York grew tired of the impasse and directed his forces to assault St. Albans via the Sopwell and Shropshire Lane gates. Charging forward, they found both gates barricaded by Henry's men. Repeated assaults failed to break through and casualties began to mount. Assessing the situation, Warwick led the Yorkist reserves in search of another way into St. Albans. Moving through gardens and back roads, he was able to


Who won the 2010 BRIT Award for British Male Solo Artist?

Brit Awards nominations 2010: full list - Telegraph Brit Awards nominations 2010: full list Nominations for the Brit Awards 2010: 6:16PM GMT 18 Jan 2010 British Male Solo Artist (Top 5 selected by Voting Academy; winner chosen by Radio 1 listeners) Florence & the Machine Dizzee Rascal Tongue n’Cheek Florence & the Machine Lungs Kasabian West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum Lily Allen It’s Not Me, It’s You Paolo Nutini Sunny Side Up British Single (Winner selected by UK Commercial Radio listeners) Alesha Dixon Breathe Slow Alexandra Burke Ft Flo Rida Bad Boys Cheryl Cole Fight For This Love Joe McElderry The Climb La Roux In For The Kill Lily Allen The Fear Taio Cruz Break Your Heart Tinchy Stryder Ft N-Dubz Number 1 BRITs Performance of Past 30 Years Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive/How Deep is Your Love (1997) Bros I Owe you Nothing (1989) Coldplay Clocks (2003) Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder Angel (1999) Girls Aloud The Promise (2009) Kanye West Gold Digger (2006) Kylie Minogue Can’t Get You Out of my Head (2002) Michael Jackson Earth Song (1996) Paul McCartney Live & Let Die (2008) Pet Shop Boys Go West (1994) Robbie Williams & Tom Jones The Full Monty Medley (1998) Scissor Sisters Take Your Mama (2005) Spice Girls Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997) Take That Beatles Medley - I Wanna Hold Your Hand/Hard Day’s Night/ She Loves Me (1994) The Who Who Are You (1988) International Male Solo Artist


A polygraph is more commonly known by what name?

Polygraph - RationalWiki Polygraph Leonarde Keeler, one of the inventors of the polygraph, testing his polygraph on a subject Style over substance v - t - e A polygraph is a machine, or a test using said machine, which measures the changes in a person's body, such as pulse, breathing rate, and skin temperature. It is used as a lie detection test. It is based on the principle that when lying, one will become nervous and have an increased pulse and need for air. Contents 9 References [ edit ] Validity of a polygraph The polygraphy works by measuring some physiological responses to questions. The method involves establishing a "baseline" by measuring a subject's responses to certain undramatic and nonthreatening questions. Following this, the interview will take place and the measurements will be compared with this baseline. So from the method alone, it can be seen that the polygraph isn't so much a "lie detector" (as it is commonly portrayed) but just a system to measure someone's emotional state — the theory is that if someone lies, their emotional state will change. The method alone should suggest how people can produce false results or intentionally game the system in their favour. Sociopaths , for example, have a nervous system that responds differently: when they lie, they remain as cool as the proverbial cucumber. [1] One in twenty-five people are sociopaths. [1] However, the ubiquity of the "lie detector" means that it has been thoroughly studied, and rarely (even when used properly by trained individuals) produces favourable results. Many pieces of research show that either a polygraph is not a valid tool for use in courts, [2] or that the validity is unmeasureable. [3] In 2002 the American Academy of Sciences called the Polygraph "a danger to national security" [4] , while John T Capiocco's Handbook of Psychophysiology states that "no spy has ever been identified as a result of a polygraph test" [5] [ edit ] Ways a polygraph test can give wrong results If the simple act of taking a polygraph test makes a subject nervous then it will be difficult for the "baseline" to be established. This makes the readings during the real section of the interview almost impossible and this leads to "inconclusive" results. Although inconclusive results should be taken as just that, inconclusive, and therefore should be ignored, they may be interpreted as a sign of guilt — as supposedly honest and innocent people shouldn't be fearful of lie detector tests. However, this is wrong; the situation of taking "lie detector" tests is harrowing for many. Indeed, an honest person who is aware of the limitations of a polygraph may be even more nervous, since they may have a strong fear of false positives, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy. If a particular question makes the subject nervous, even as they give the correct, or honest, response, the test will give a "false" reading. In fact, one televised use of the polygraph for demonstration purposes showed the strongest reaction to the interviewer saying "now I'm going to ask you an intimate and personal question", although a question of that nature was never asked, the mere thought of a harassing question sent the measurements quite wild. It is important to note that most effects that cause the polygraph to be unreliable are invariant of whether a person is innocent or guilty, lying or telling the truth, intentionally trying to produce haphazard results or not. [ edit ] Ways to "cheat" on a polygraph test There are a few ways a polygraph can be "cheated". Not all of them intentional. If the subject doesn't realize they aren't telling the truth If the subject doesn't naturally become nervous when lying (alternatively, becoming naturally nervous at everything works too: that corrupts the baseline) If the subject trains to remain calm while lying If the subject simulates the physiological signals of lying when the questioner is establishing the baseline. The last two are important as people can, and do, learn to do this knowing that they may be subject to a polygraph at some point. Before th


What is Pomology? (with pictures) What is Pomology? Last Modified Date: 20 December 2016 Copyright Protected: You won't believe these 10 facts about people Pomology is a branch of horticulture which focuses on the cultivation, production, harvest, and storage of fruit, especially tree fruits. Fruit orchards can be found all over the world, and tree fruits are a major industry in many countries, making pomology especially vital. Pomologists can work in the industry, or for research facilities at universities and other organizations. The word “pomology” comes from the Latin word for “apple,” but pomology is about a lot more than just apples. Any number of fruit trees can be included in a survey of pomology, like apricots, pears, plums, peaches , cherries, nectarines, and avocados. Pomologists also research tree nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans, among others. One of the most critical aspects of pomology is the development of new fruit cultivars. A pomologist can cross-breed various fruit cultivars for specifically desired traits, such as flavor, hardiness, or disease-resistance. Pomology has contributed a number of exotic and interesting fruit cultivars to the world, such as the pluot, a cross between a plum and an apricot . If a pomologist can breed a distinctive and entirely new cultivar , he or she stands to profit significantly from the resulting patents. Pomologists also look at the best way to grow trees, determining which regions trees grow in, and the amounts of water and fertilizer preferred by different cultivars. In addition, they study pests which attack fruit trees, and address issues of regional concern, like droughts or seasonal flooding. Ad Once a tree fruits, the work of a pomologist isn't over. Pomology is also used to develop new ways to harvest, store, and ship fruit, with a focus on keeping fruit healthy and flavorful until it reaches the consumer. Many cultivars have been specifically bred for easier harvesting and storage, but pomologists also work on things like agricultural equipment and special shipping containers for delicate fruits such as peaches. Someone who wants to work in the field of pomology generally starts out studying horticulture, with a focus on pomology in the later years of study. Many professional pomologists have a masters or doctoral degree, which includes a thesis in a topic of specific interest, and they are just as comfortable in the field as in the lab (or greenhouse ). Ad


Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr played the title roles in which 1949 Biblical film?

Samson and Delilah (1949) - 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 When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret. Director: a list of 24 titles created 16 Jan 2013 a list of 37 titles created 22 Aug 2014 a list of 30 titles created 18 Mar 2015 a list of 35 images created 18 Jun 2015 a list of 26 titles created 11 months ago Title: Samson and Delilah (1949) 6.8/10 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     2     Oscars. Another    1 win & 5 nominations. See more awards  » Photos In the Roman province of Judea during the 1st century, Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio is ordered to crucify Jesus of Nazareth but is tormented by his guilty conscience afterwards. Director: Henry Koster In 1st century Rome, Christian slave Demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and Emperor Caligula seeks Jesus' robe for its supposedly magical powers. Director: Delmer Daves The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. Director: Cecil B. DeMille A fierce Roman commander becomes infatuated with a beautiful Christian hostage and begins questioning the tyrannical leadership of the despot Emperor Nero. Directors: Mervyn LeRoy, Anthony Mann Stars: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn Barabbas, the criminal that Pontius Pilate induced the populace to vote to set free, so that Christ could be crucified, is haunted by the image of Jesus for the rest of his life. Director: Richard Fleischer After King David sees the beautiful Bathsheba bathing from the palace roof, he enters into an adulterous affair which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel. Director: Henry King The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy ... See full summary  » Director: Cecil B. DeMille The life of Jesus Christ. Director: Nicholas Ray Beautiful Gaby meets a romantic jewel thief in the mysterious Casbah. Director: John Cromwell Directors: George Stevens, David Lean, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Max von Sydow, Dorothy McGuire, Charlton Heston The fabled Spanish hero Rodrigo Diaz (a.k.a. El Cid) overcomes a family vendetta and court intrigue to defend Christian Spain against the Moors. Director: Anthony Mann Shortly before his death in ancient Israel King David has a vision from God telling him that his younger son Solomon should succeed him as king. His other son Adonijah is unhappy and vows ... See full summary  » Director: King Vidor Edit Storyline Though his people, the Israelites, are enslaved by the Philistines, Samson, strongest man of the tribe of Dan, falls in love with the Philistine Semadar, whom he wins by virtue of a contest of strength. But Semadar betrays him, and Samson engages in a fight with her real love, Ahtur, and his soldiers. Semadar is killed, and her sister Delilah, who had loved Samson in silence, now vows vengeance against him. She plans to seduce Samson into revealing the secret of his strength and then to betray him to the Philistine leader, the Saran. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net> HISTORY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TREACHEROUS WOMAN! (original print ad - all caps) Genres: January 1950 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Cecil B. DeMille's Samson and Delilah See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Burt Lancaster was the original choice for Samson, but declined due to a bad back. The assumption that he was thought too young is false for in real life Lancaster was actually the same age as Victor Mature. See more » Goofs Just after Delilah rings for her servant to bring dinner, the mike boom can be seen


A balcony named after which US President is on the second floor of the Whitehouse?

History | whitehouse.gov Holidays History This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that's why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we can. Michelle Obama Our first president,  George Washington , selected the site for the White House in 1791. The cornerstone was laid in 1792 and a competition design submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen. After eight years of construction,  President John Adams  and his wife, Abigail, moved into the unfinished house in 1800. During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the President’s House in 1814. James Hoban was appointed to rebuild the house, and  President James Monroe  moved into the building in 1817. During Monroe’s administration, the South Portico was constructed in 1824, and  Andrew Jackson  oversaw the addition of the North Portico in 1829. During the late 19th century, various proposals were made to significantly expand the President’s House or to build an entirely new house for the president, but these plans were never realized. In 1902,Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. The cornerstone was laid in 1792 and a competition design submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen. After eight years of construction, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved into the unfinished house in 1800. During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the President’s House in 1814. James Hoban was appointed to rebuild the house, and President James Monroe moved into the building in 1817. During Monroe’s administration, the South Portico was constructed in 1824, and Andrew Jackson oversaw the addition of the North Portico in 1829. During the late 19th century, various proposals were made to significantly expand the President’s House or to build an entirely new house for the president, but these plans were never realized. The White House In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt began a major renovation of the White House, including the relocation of the president’s offices from the Second Floor of the Residence to the newly constructed temporary Executive Office Building (now known as the West Wing). The Roosevelt renovation was planned and carried out by the famous New York architectural firm McKim, Mead and White. Roosevelt’s successor, President William Howard Taft, had the Oval Office constructed within an enlarged office wing. Less than fifty years after the Roosevelt renovation, the White House was showing signs of serious structural weakness. President Harry S. Truman began a renovation of the building in which everything but the outer walls were dismantled. The reconstruction was overseen by architect Lorenzo Winslow, and the Truman family moved back into the White House in 1952. Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. From the Ground Floor Corridor rooms, transformed from their early use as service areas, to the State Floor rooms, where countless leaders and dignitaries have been entertained, the White House is both the home of the President of the United States his family and a museum of American history. The White House is a place where history continues to unfold. White House Trivia There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. At various times in history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901. Presidential Firsts while in office... President James Polk (1845-49) was the first President to have his photograph taken... President Theodore Roosevelt (1901-09) was not only the first President to ride in an automobile, but also the first President to trav


Which sprinter lit the Olympic flame at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Australia?

Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 | australia.gov.au Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 The exceptionally well-organised Sydney Games were a true celebration of Olympic values and sporting excellence. Olympic Committee The Sydney Olympic Games were held from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Sydney was awarded the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games in 1993. It was the second time that an Australian city had hosted the Olympic Games, the first being in Melbourne in 1956. The first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens in 1896 following the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. The Olympics began in Greece about 3,500 years ago but were discontinued in 393 AD. In 1887, Baron Pierre de Coubertin came up with the idea of reviving the Olympics. At the Sydney 2000 Olympics there were 199 competing countries and four individual athletes from East Timor who marched in the parade of nations. There were 10,651 athletes (4,069 women, 6,582 men). There were 300 events. One of the extraordinary characteristics of the Sydney Olympics was the number of volunteers, 46,967, which had grown from an original group of 500, honoured in a parade through the city after the games. The extent of interest world-wide in the Olympics is reflected in the 16,033 accredited media people (5,298 written press, 10,735 broadcasters). Highlights – 100 years of women's participation Cathy Freeman wins gold in the 400m. Image courtesy of the ABC. Sydney 2000 celebrated 100 years of women's participation in the Olympic Games. The Triathlon made its Olympic debut with the women's race as the first event. Brigitte McMahon of Switzerland swam, cycled and ran to win gold and beat the favoured Australian athlete Michelie Jones who won silver. McMahon only passed Jones in sight of the finish line. Taekwondo was another new addition to the Olympic programme. Australian Lauren Burns, won gold in taekwondo, women's -49kg. Roared on by home fans, Burns surged ahead to 4-2 in the second round after being tied at the end of first round. Susanthika Jayasinghe became the first Sri Lankan woman to win a medal, claiming bronze in the 200m, whilst Birgit Fischer of Germany earned two gold medals in kayaking to become the first woman in any sport to win medals 20 years apart, having won gold at the Moscow, Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic Games. Women also took part in weightlifting and the modern pentathlon for the very first time. Australian Maria Pekli, won silver in judo for the women's 57kg. Other Australian women gold medal winners included Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst for beach volleyball, and Jenny Armstrong and Belinda Stowell for sailing, in the women's 470 class. The Australian women's hockey, softball and water polo teams also showed their excellence in winning gold. Opening ceremony and Olympic Flame Sydney 200 opening ceremony. Image courtesy of the ABC. The opening ceremony began with a tribute to Australian culture, history and identity with over 120 Australian stock horses stepping out, paying tribute to Australian stockmen. Performances that followed included references to the arrival of the First Fleet, immigration and rural industry as well as a large display of lawnmowers and an Australian Hill's hoist clothes line representing domestic life and ingenuity. Music and performance highlights of the opening were two hundred (200) Indigenous women from Central Australia dancing to cleanse and protect the Games and hundreds of tap-dancing teenagers. Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham sang the duet 'Dare to Dream' while walking among the athletes. Torres Strait Islander Christine Anu sang 'My Island Home' and the Australian National Anthem was sung by the boy band Human Nature with the second verse sung by Julie Anthony. The games were opened by the Australian Governor-General Sir William Deane with the Olympic Flag carried around the arena by eight former Australian Olympic champions: Bill Roycroft, Murray Rose, Liane Tooth, Gillian Rolton, Marjorie Jackson, Lorraine Crapp, Michael Wenden and Nick Green. Cathy Freeman lighting the Olympic Fla


Who wrote ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole’?

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend - Review | Books | The Guardian The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend - Review "It is a hilarious book to read and is still relevant today" happygirl165 Share on Messenger Close Although this book was originally written by Sue Townsend in 1982, it remains a staple of every teenager's bookshelf to this day. The book is written in a diary style by Adrian Mole, a thirteen year old boy who, although writes confidently, often misinterprets and does not understand the events that go on around him. The book follows him through the year of 1981 and a bit of 1982, starting with his new year's resolutions including "stopping squeezing my spots" and "vowing to never drink alcohol... after hearing disgusting noises from downstairs last night." Mole is a self-described intellectual who writes unreliably about the events he goes through and his troubles as an adolescent- resulting in a light-hearted and amusing book. He writes bluntly about his parents' marital troubles and his own relationship with Pandora- a fellow Year 9 with beautiful "treacle hair". "Pandora and I are in love! It is official! She told Claire Nelson, who told Nigel, who told me." Adrian Mole also writes about his cringe-worthy poetry, his troubles at school, his acne problem, the Royal Wedding and his eighty-year old friend Bert, and numerous other events. I would highly recommend this book. It is a hilarious book to read and is still relevant today. It is especially amusing if you are around Adrian's age (12-ish to 16-ish), because then you will really appreciate and understand when he says "Just my luck! Another spot on my chin!". It is not only witty, but deeply touching, too. Great as a stress reliever, this book will provide hours of entertainment for everyone. Want to tell the world about a book you've read? Join the site and send us your review!


Kob | African Wildlife Foundation Physical Characteristics What is a kob? The kob is similar in appearance to the impala, but the two species are not related. The Ugandan kob generally is reddish-brown, but other subspecies range from light brown to almost black. The underside of the body is white, a white ring appears around each eye, and a white patch or chevron appears on the throat; a black stripe runs down the front of each foreleg. Horns occur only in males and though lyre-shaped, they are shorter, thicker, and ringed almost to the tip. Behavior & Diet Kobs are dependent on larger animals for prime grazing conditions. Kobs graze on short grass and are dependent on larger animals such as hippos, buffalo, topis, and hartebeests to create those grazing conditions. Like reedbucks and waterbucks, kobs develop attachments to particular localities, returning to the same grazing areas and watering places day after day, season after season. Unlike other antelopes, kob males practice the art of courtship. The premating and postmating behavior of kobs is different from that of other antelopes. The male is not as rough with the female and does not attempt to force her to stay within his territory—rather, he appears to try gently to convince her. He makes soft noises during courtship play, repeatedly whistling through his nostrils after mating. The sound carries across the breeding grounds and may be echoed by the other territorial males. Kobs hold strongly to social traditions. The social structure of the kob is based on small herds that come together into larger groups of up to 1,000 animals. Unlike most other antelopes, the kob has permanent breeding grounds, called leks, where almost all mating takes place—some of these have been in continuous use for at least 50 years. Lekking grounds, usually located on a knoll or elevated area near water, are roughly circular in shape and are 20 to 100 yards in diameter. When female kobs come into heat, they are attracted by the concentrated deposits of hormone-rich urine that accumulates in the leks. Competition for the innermost territories is fierce, and males hold their territories for only a day or two before turnover. Newborns are suckled until they are half the size of an adult. Females suckle a single young kob for six to seven months. At the time of weaning, it has reached half of its adult size. Young males begin to grow their horns at 5 months, and by 1 year of age, the horns are about as long as the ears. Kobs become sexually mature between 13 and 14 months, but a male will not be active in the breeding grounds until he is 3 or 4 years old. Gallery


What type of car did Burt Reynolds drive in the 1977 film ‘Smokey and the Bandit’?

What Cars Did They Drive In 'Smokey and The Bandit' Share on Twitter Perhaps more famous then the actual actors themselves, was the car driven by Burt Reynold’s character Bo Darville the “Bandit”. We got a call this morning from  a woman who had claimed they had a car for sale that was the same car that Jackie Gleason’s character Sheriff Buford T. Justice.We decided to do some digging around the Internet to see exactly what kind of cars they were driving. Bo Darville The “Bandit” Flickr Well it turns out there is some debate raging across the Internet about whether or not Burt Reynolds was driving a 1976 or a 1977. But there was never any doubt to the model. Burt cruised through the movie inside a Pontiac Trans Am, with the now iconic Black and Gold paint scheme.   1 Sheriff Buford T. Justice What’s The Bandit with out being chased by the Sheriff? Of course Buford had to have something that could almost keep up with the Bandit as they raced across several states. The Sheriff’s vehicle was a 1977 Ponitac LeMans.