Which classic fairy tale was first published in written form by Poet Laureate Robert Southey in 1837?

Robert Southey (1774 - 1843) - Genealogy Robert Southey Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Poet Laureat of England, Poet Laureate 1813-1843, English poet of the Romantic school Managed by: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine St, Bristol, Gloucestershire Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall Keswick, Cumberland London Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Brother: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Aug 12 1774 - Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England / Grasmere Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Siblings: John Cannon Southey, Eliza Southey, Thomas Southey, Louisa Southey, John Southey, Henry Herbert Southey, Margaretta Southey Wife: Caroline Ann Southey (born Bowles) Wife: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ...Henry Herbert Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katharine Southey, Isabel Southey, Rev Charles Cuthbert Southey, Margaret Edith Southey Aug 12 1774 - Wine Street, Bristol, Gls, Eng Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cul, Eng Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Aug 12 1774 - Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Son: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Brother: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Partner: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ... May Water (born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katherine Southey, Isabel Southey, Charles Cuthbert Southey Aug 12 1774 - Wine Street, Bristol, Gls, Eng Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cul, Eng Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Aug 12 1774 - Bristol, Gloucester, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Siblings: ...uthey, Elizabeth Southey, Captain Thomas Southey, Dr Henry Herbert Southey, Edward Southey, Margaretta Southey, Louisa Southey, John Southey Partner: Caroline Ann Southey (born Bowles) Children: ...(born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Hill (born Southey), Katherine (Kate) Southey, Isabel Southey, Rev Charles C... Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol (Avon), Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Wife: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ... May Water (born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katherine Southey, Isabel Southey, Charles Cuthbert Southey Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Wife: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ... May Water (born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katherine Southey, Isabel Southey, Charles Cuthbert Southey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Southey, English poet Robert Southey (August 12, 1774 – March 21, 1843) was an English poet of the Romantic school, one of the so-called "Lake Poets", and Poet Laureate. Although his fame tends to be eclipsed by that of his contemporaries and friends William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey's verse enjoys enduring popularity. Moreover, he was a prolific letter writer and literary scholar, writing a number of biographical studies of historic


The Russell Group comprises 24 leading members of what institutions?

Apply online! - Dream Foundation Dream Foundation United Kingdom, Birmingham    See a map The University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom   Overview The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives. The University of Birmingham is a world-renowned university and a member of the Russell Group, which comprises 24 leading UK universities. With over 9,300 postgraduate students, it is one of the most popular universities in the UK for postgraduate study, offering over 375 taught postgraduate programmes and a wealth of research opportunities.  It also boasts one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK, with almost 5,000 international students from over 150 different countries.     Rankings In the latest Guardian University Guide 2015 Birmingham is ranked 17th out of 116 institutions surveyed   In The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014, Birmingham is ranked 16th out of 121 universities surveyed and was also awarded University of the Year 2013-2014   The University of Birmingham is 64th in this year’s QS World University Rankings, cementing our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us 11th out of the 24 Russell Group universities to feature in the ranking   Shanghai Jiao Tong University World Rankings ranked Birmingham 101 out of 500 universities, establishing us as 10th out of the 38 UK universities to appear in the top 500   In the recent International Student Barometer (ISB), 91% of our international students said they were satisfied overall with their university experience and 89% would recommend the university to other students thinking of applying here. Expenses Value for Money   Birmingham has been ranked sixth in terms of value for money in a study of the UK’s top 20 universities. The study, based on figures from the Guardian 2014 University Guide league table, considers a range of factors; from university fees and insurance to the cost of gym membership, the cost of attending events and free entry to the students’ union.   Fees and Funding   The annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, which usually runs from October to the end of September the following year. The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.    The standard annual tuition fee (Home/EU) for postgraduate taught courses for the year 2015-16 is £6,210. However, individual programmes may charge a different fee and where this is the case it is made clear in the individual course listings on the University of Birmingham website.   The University offers a range of centrally managed and College scholarships. Competition for these scholarships is mainly based around academic performance, and the number of scholarships offered varies from year to year.Details of available scholarships can be found in the online postgraduate funding database; www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgfunding   Part-time work can provide a welcome additional source of income while also broadening your experience and enhancing your transferable skills. The opportunities available to our postgraduates include:   ·         Paid teaching on undergraduate programmes for some research students ·         The Job Zone and Worklink, both based in the Guild ofStudents, can help you find part-time employment ·         The student mentor scheme provides a limited number ofplaces for postgraduate students to gain income by providinghelp and support to other students in Universityaccommodation ·         The University Postgraduate Ambassador Scheme, whichregularly employs postgraduate students to support itsrecruitment activities    Living Costs   As a rough guide a single student in University accommodation over a 42-week academic session will spend £307 a week or £12,894 in total. For students wh


In 1500, Vicente Yanez Pinzon, became the first European to explore what river?

Unique Facts About South & Central America: : The Amazon River Unique Facts- South America The Amazon River The Amazon River (occasionally River Amazon; Spanish: Río Amazonas, Portuguese: Rio Amazonas) of South America is one of the longest two rivers on Earth, the Nile River in Africa being the other. The Amazon has by far the greatest total flow of any river, carrying more than the Mississippi, Nile, and Yangtze rivers combined. It also has the largest drainage area of any river system. It may be correctly stated that the Nile is the longest river, while the Amazon is the strongest. The quantity of fresh water released to the Atlantic Ocean is enormous: 184,000 m³ per second (6.5 million ft³/s) in the rainy season. Indeed, the Amazon is responsible for a fifth of the total volume of fresh water entering the oceans worldwide. It is said that offshore of the mouth of the Amazon potable water can be drawn from the ocean while still out of sight of the coastline, and the salinity of the ocean is notably lower a hundred miles out to sea. The main river (which is usually between one and six miles wide) is navigable for large ocean steamers to Manaus. Smaller ocean vessels of 3,000 tons and 5.5 m (18 ft) draft can reach as far as Iquitos, 3,700 km (2,300 miles) from the sea. Smaller riverboats can reach 780 km (486 mi) higher as far as Achual Point. Beyond that, small boats frequently ascend to the Pongo de Manseriche, just above Achual Point. Mouth of the Amazon seen from space, looking south.(Photo courtesy of NASA) The Amazon drains an area of some 6,915,000km² (2,722,000 mile²), or some 40 percent of South America. It gathers its waters from 5 degrees north latitude to 20 degrees south latitude. Its most remote sources are found on the inter-Andean plateau, just a short distance from the Pacific Ocean; and, after a course of about 7,200 km (4,800 mi) through the interior of Peru and across Brazil, it enters the Atlantic Ocean at the equator. The ultimate source of the Amazon has only recently been firmly established as a stream on a 5,597 metre (18,363 ft) peak called Nevado Mismi in the Peruvian Andes, roughly 160 km (100 miles) N.N.E. of Lima. The mountain was first suggested as the source in 1971 but this was not confirmed until 2001. The stream from Nevado Mismi flows into Lake Lauricocha and then the Apurímac River. The Apurímac is a tributary of the Ucayali, which joins the Marañón to form the Amazon proper. Below its confluence with the Huallaga, the river leaves Andean terrain and is instead surrounded by flood plain. From this point to the Ucayali, some 2,400 km (1,500 mi), the forested banks are just out of water, and are inundated long before the river attains its maximum flood-line. The low river banks are interrupted by only a few hills, and the river enters the enormous Amazon Rainforest. Seasonal rains give rise to extensive floods along the course of the Amazon and its tributaries. The average depth of the river in the height of the rainy season is 40 m (120 ft) and the average width can be nearly twenty-five miles. It starts to rise in November, and increases in volume until June, then falls until the end of October. The rise of the Negro branch is not synchronous; the rainy season does not commence in its valley until February or March. By June it is full, and then it begins to fall with the Amazon. The Madeira rises and falls two months earlier than the Amazon. Manaus, the largest city on the Amazon, as seen from a NASA satellite image, surrounded by the muddy Amazon River and the dark Negro River. The abundance of water in the Amazon basin is due to the fact that much of this lies in the region below the Intertropical convergence zone, where rainfall is at a maximum. Also, the basin lies in the Trade Wind zone, where moisture from the Atlantic is pushed westwards, and eventually forced to rise over the Andes, the second tallest mountain range on Earth, where the moist air cools and precipitates water. This combination creates more rainfall over a large river basin than anywhere else on the planet. In


Zayn Malik left which boy band in March 2015?

Zayn Malik leaving One Direction - CNN.com Zayn Malik leaving One Direction By Todd Leopold , CNN Updated 3:01 PM ET, Thu March 26, 2015 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: OMG, boy bands *NSYNC – *NSYNC members Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Joey Fatone struck gold in the United States with "I Want You Back" in 1998. Before they broke up in 2002, the group established a mega fan base with songs like "No Strings Attached" and "Bye, Bye, Bye." Although they're not together anymore, *NSYNC is as popular as ever; you should've heard the shrieking their reunion at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards caused. Hide Caption 1 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands One Direction has become one of the world's most successful groups. Fans adore Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. In October, the group broke a chart record held by the Beatles before heading on a hiatus in December. Hide Caption 2 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Backstreet Boys – In 1996, the Backstreet Boys released their debut album, "Backstreet's Back." "Millennium," "Black & Blue," "Never Gone," "Unbreakable" and "This Is Us" followed. After parting with the group years ago, Kevin Richardson (second from left) rejoined A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Brian Littrell. In March, they confirmed that they would be doing a limited Vegas residency as well as a new album and tour. Here are some other boy bands to scream over. Hide Caption 3 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands 5 Seconds of Summer – Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin met in the Western Sydney suburbs and played their first gig as 5 Seconds of Summer at a Sydney hotel in 2011. They grew their fan base by posting videos on YouTube, and soon enough, they were opening for One Direction. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2014 and debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard chart. Hide Caption 4 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Westlife – Though they never made it big in the U.S., boy band Westlife was a huge hit in their native Ireland. They'd sold more than 50 million copies of their albums worldwide by the time they disbanded in 2012. Hide Caption 5 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Boyzone – Sometimes considered the original Irish boy band, Boyzone was founded in 1993 and won many BRIT and Europe Music Awards. Hide Caption 6 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands New Kids on the Block – Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block perform live in 2008. The group, which rose to superstardom in the late '80s and early '90s, reunited for 2008's "The Block" and 2011's "NKOTBSB" with the Backstreet Boys. The Kids released their box set "10" in 2013. Hide Caption 7 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands New Edition – Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill of New Edition perform an homage to Michael Jackson during the 2009 BET Awards. The R&B group's albums include 1983's "Candy Girl" and 1988's "Heart Break," among others. Hide Caption 8 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands 98 Degrees – 98 Degrees perform in 1999, made up of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. The group released three albums, in addition to one Christmas album, between 1997 and 2000. Their latest album, "2.0," arrived in 2013. Hide Caption 9 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Hanson – Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson of Hanson perform in 2001. The brothers became superstars with their 1997 album "Middle of Nowhere" thanks to a little earworm called "MMMBop." Hide Caption 10 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands The Wanted – The Wanted released their self-titled debut album in 2010, and by 2012 their song "Glad You Came" was inescapable. Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Tom Parker, here after receiving a 2013 People's Choice award, are repped by Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, so they know a thing or two about heartthrobbing. The group has appeared on TV in the E! reality show "The Wanted Life," and the


Which North Sea port lies at the mouth of the Riyer Esk?

Whitby, Esk Valley Whitby is a thriving holiday resort providing           accommodation and items of interest for all tastes. Watch this space for further accommodation listed in Whitby, details comming soon. Local Sights Whitby has much to offer visitors. The East Bank with it's maze of alleyways, narrow idyllic           cobbled streets and ancient buildings is overlooked by the           cliff top St Hilda's Abbey and the Anglo Saxon church of St           Mary, both of which can be accessed by walking up the famous           199 steps. The West Bank is dominated by the fishing           quay which in 'times gone by' would be lined with fishing           vessels three and sometimes four abreast. Another feature           of interest includes the Whitby Lifeboat Museum. At the seaward end of the quay is the Kyber Pass which provides           road and foot access to West Cliff where you will find a memorial           to the 18th century explorer Captain James Cook and a whalebone           arch which stands as a reminder that Whitby was once the main           whaling port for the North of England. Visitors will be rewarded           for their climb with panoramic views over the town of Whitby           and the coast towards Sandsend. Pleasure craft moored in Whitby harbour � The East Bank and West Banks are connected by a swing bridge           which opens to let vessels pass into the upper harbour ▲ Return to         Contents: Community Groups The following space is provided to bring you details of local none profit making Community Service Group or Registered Charitable Organisation, serving this community. Streets of Whitby � There are many community groups serving the area and it our intention to bring you details of their activities, if you are an organiser or member of a group or organisation and would like to see your details here, please contact us on enquiries@eskvalley.com Whitby & district Volunteer Bureau Interested in Volunteering? If you are interested in volunteering, I can talk to you about the types of voluntary work  you could get involved with, whether you can train and get qualifications while volunteering,   what sort of tasks you can do and generally what sorts of things you might enjoy doing.   We can usually then together come up with a voluntary opportunity you'd really enjoy,   and I can contact the organisation and arrange for you to meet them.    Depending on the sort of work you'd be doing, the organisation may want references or a    Criminal Records Bureau check, but not all will and the Volunteer Centre will try to    find you voluntary work you'll like whatever your situation or history. Need Volunteers for your Organisation? If you belong to an organisation that uses volunteers, I can help you to find new volunteers.   By registering with the Volunteer Centre Whitby, you will not only make it possible for me   to recommend your volunteering opportunity to people who come to see me, but your   organisation, if you choose, can appear on a national volunteering website. By entering   a post code, potential volunteers can see the work you have available, and if interested,    they will contact me first, and I can refer them to you if appropriate. And it's all for    free! The Volunteer Centre will try to support you whatever your volunteering requirements may be,   so please contact me by one of the methods below and we can have a chat. Contact Heritage Research is currently being carried out to bring you further details of Whitby's heritage Whitby still retains much of it's 'old world           charm' and is steeped in history,folklore and legend. It has           been made world famous by the people who lived and worked           here among which rank the explorer Captain James Cook, photographer,           Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, fa


Which planet in the solar system has a mass which is 318 times that of the earth?

What are the Different Masses of the Planets? - Universe Today   Universe Today What are the Different Masses of the Planets? Article Updated: 22 Jul , 2016 by Matt Williams It is a well known fact that the planets of the Solar System vary considerably in terms of size. For instance, the planets of the inner Solar System are smaller and denser than the gas/ice giants of the outer Solar System . And in some cases, planets can actually be smaller than the largest moons. But a planet’s size is not necessarily proportional to its mass. In the end, how massive a planet is has more to do with its composition and density. So while a planet like Mercury may be smaller in size than Jupiter’s moon Ganymede or Saturn’s moon Titan , it is more than twice as massive than they are. And while Jupiter is 318 times as massive as Earth, its composition and density mean that it is only 11.21 times Earth’s size. Let’s go over the planet’s one by one and see just how massive they are, shall we? Mercury: Mercury is the Solar System’s smallest planet, with an average diameter of 4879 km (3031.67 mi). It is also one of its densest at 5.427 g/cm3, which is second only to Earth. As a terrestrial planet , it is composed of silicate rock and minerals and is differentiated between an iron core and a silicate mantle and crust. But unlike its peers (Venus, Earth and Mars), it has an abnormally large metallic core relative to its crust and mantle. All told, Mercury’s mass is approximately 0.330 x 1024 kg, which works out to 330,000,000 trillion metric tons (or the equivalent of 0.055 Earths). Combined with its density and size, Mercury has a surface gravity of 3.7 m/s² (or 0.38 g). Internal structure of Mercury: 1. Crust: 100–300 km thick 2. Mantle: 600 km thick 3. Core: 1,800 km radius. Credit: MASA/JPL Venus: Venus , otherwise known as “Earth’s Sister Planet”, is so-named because of its similarities in composition, size, and mass to our own. Like Earth, Mercury and Mars, it is a terrestrial planet, and hence quite dense. In fact, with a density of 5.243 g/cm³, it is the third densest planet in the Solar System (behind Earth and Mercury). Its average radius is roughly 6,050 km (3759.3 mi), which is the equivalent of 0.95 Earths. And when it comes to mass, the planet weighs in at a hefty 4.87 x 1024 kg, or 4,870,000,000 trillion metric tons. Not surprisingly, this is the equivalent of 0.815 Earths, making it the second most massive terrestrial planet in the Solar System. Combined with its density and size, this means that Venus also has comparable gravity to Earth – roughly 8.87 m/s², or 0.9 g. Earth: Like the other planets of the inner Solar System, Earth is also a terrestrial planet, composed of metals and silicate rocks differentiated between an iron core and a silicate mantle and crust. Of the terrestrial planets, it is the largest and densest, with an average radius of 6,371.0 km (3,958.8 mi) and a mean of density of 5.514 g/cm3. The Earth’s layers, showing the Inner and Outer Core, the Mantle, and Crust. Credit: discovermagazine.com And at 5.97 x 1024 kg (which works out to 5,970,000,000,000 trillion metric tons) Earth is the most massive of all the terrestrial planets. Combined with its size and density, Earth experiences the surface gravity that we are all familiar with – 9.8 m/s², or 1 g. Mars: Mars is the third largest terrestrial planet, and the second smallest planet in our Solar System. Like the others, it is composed of metals and silicate rocks that are differentiated between a iron core and a silicate mantle and crust. But while it is roughly half the size of Earth (with a mean diameter of 6792 km, or 4220.35 mi), it is only one-tenth as massive. In short, Mars has a mass of 0.642 x1024 kg, which works out to 642,000,000 trillion metric tons, or roughly 0.11 the mass of Earth. Combined with its size and density – 3.9335 g/cm³ (which is roughly 0.71 times that of Earth’s) – Mars has a surface gravity of 3.711 m/s² (or 0.376 g). Jupiter: Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. With a mean diameter of 142,984 km, it is big enoug


To which university did Elias Ashmole donate his ‘cabinet of curiosities’ in 1677?

History of the wunderkammern (cabinet of curiosities) | Tate History of the wunderkammern (cabinet of curiosities) Photo © Tate London, 2003 Introduction Mark Dion chose to use cabinets to present his finds from the Tate Thames dig. Cabinets are often used by artists to present found or made objects and become integral to how the work is seen and its meaning (the cabinets are sometimes referred to as  vitrines  when used in this way) . This section of the resource looks at the history of curiosity cabinets – or wunderkammer (as they were originally called) – and also explores the reasons why Dion, and other artists in Tate’s collection, have chosen to use cabinets in their work. What is a museum? The museums of today have evolved out of two apparently basic aspects of human nature – our curiosity and our desire to collect. A building housing a collection of artefacts does not make a museum. A museum by today’s standards is formed from the sum of a building housing a collection, and the work of a staff in forming, preserving and interpreting that collection. Where does the modern museum come from? We know that earlier cultures such as the Babylonian (2200 BC – 538 BC), the Ancient Greek (1600 BC – 197 BC) and the Roman (396 BC – 410 AD) all had collections, which almost certainly had economic, religious, magical, historic, aesthetic or personal connotations for the owners. However, it wasn’t until the Renaissance (literally meaning rebirth) of art and literature in fourteenth-century that there consistently appeared collections which were preserved and interpreted – the modern definition of what a museum is. These collections were created as a result of a growing desire among the peoples of Europe to place mankind accurately within the grand scheme of nature and the divine. This need developed during the fourteenth century and continued into the seventeenth century (the period of the Renaissance). These collections were generally known as cabinets, or curiosity cabinets, in England and France, and in the German speaking countries they were called kammer or kabinette. Greater precision was sometimes applied to the description of the collections in these cabinets, so there were kunstkammer (art cabinets), schatzkammer (treasure cabinets), rüstkammer (history cabinets), and finally wunderkammer (marvel or curiosity cabinets). Within the time period that these cabinets were created (the Renaissance) the terms wunderkammer or curiosity cabinet became the generic terms for them. Wunderkammer or curiosity cabinets were collections of rare, valuable, historically important or unusual objects, which generally were compiled by a single person, normally a scholar or nobleman, for study and/or entertainment. The Renaissance wunderkammer, like the modern museum, were subject to preservation and interpretation. However, they differed from the modern museum in some fundamental aspects of purpose and meaning. Renaissance wunderkammer were private spaces, created and formed around a deeply held belief that all things were linked to one another through either visible or invisible similarities.  People believed that by detecting those visible and invisible signs and by recognizing the similarities between objects, they would be brought to an understanding of how the world functioned, and what humanity’s place in it was. The wunderkammer collections were displayed in multi-compartmented cabinets and vitrines, (which later in the Renaissance grew to be entire rooms), and were arranged so as to ‘inspire wonder and stimulate creative thought’ (Putnam p10). Exotic natural objects, art, treasures and diverse items of clothing or tools from distant lands and cultures were all sought for the wunderkammer. Particularly highly prized were unusual and rare items which crossed or blurred the lines between animal, vegetable and mineral. Examples of these were corals and fossils and above all else objects such as narwhal tusks which were thought to be the horns of unicorns and were considered to be magical. As time passed and the wunderkammer evolved and


What is the name of Monaco’s ruling family?

Family tree of the Royal House of Monaco - hellomagazine.com, HELLO! - hello! Online From left: Princess Caroline, Prince Ernst August of Hanover, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie The House of Grimaldi         has ruled the tiny principality of Monaco on the Mediterranean         coast for over 700 years. The first Lord of Monaco, a merchant-turned-pirate         called Lanfranco Grimaldi, was Italian by birth and a member of         the Genoan Guelphic family who invaded the area in 1297, following         an economic dispute with rival clan, the Ghibellines. When Lanfranco died in 1309, he was succeeded by his first cousin, Rainier I, from whom all subsequent Monegasque monarchs are descended. Rainier was also a seafaring man, but unlike those of his predecessor, the new leader's trading activities were legitimate, and eventually earned him the respect of the French monarch who appointed him Grand Admiral of France in 1304. Monaco became a principality when the then ruler Honor� II assumed         the title of prince in 1612. At that point the territory was still         under the protection of Spain, with whom it had been linked since         1524, but the Treaty of Peronne in 1641 allied it instead with         France. Subsequent Monegasque sovereigns upped their title count         by marrying a string of French heiresses, which explains why,         in addition to the title of Sovereign Prince of Monaco, the head         of the principality can lay claim to 19 other titles. Although the Grimaldi family was exiled from Monaco in 1793 following         the French revolution - during which time the principality reverted         to its ancient name of Fort d'Hercule - its members returned in         1815, following the Treaty of Paris, and have been its monarchs         ever since. The official         royal website can be found at www.monaco.gouv.mc ROYAL HOUSES


What is the name of Captain Ahab’s ship in Moby Dick?

Moby Dick Characters | GradeSaver Buy Study Guide Captain Ahab Ahab is the Captain of the Pequod, a grave older man reaching his sixties who has spent nearly forty years as a sailor, only three of which he has spent on dry land (Melville alludes to Ahab as having a wife and son, but their existence seems of little significance to Ahab). The novel is essentially the story of Ahab and his quest to defeat the legendary Sperm Whale Moby Dick, for this whale took Ahab's leg, causing him to use an ivory leg to walk and stand. Ahab is a dour, imposing man who frightens his crew through his unwavering obsession with defeating Moby Dick and his grand hubris. In many respects Melville portrays Ahab as barely human, barely governed by human mores and conventions and nearly entirely subject to his own obsession with Moby Dick. Melville describes him in mostly alien terms: Ahab is a spectral figure haunting Stubb's dreams and existing in a place away from the living. He is in some ways a machine, unaffected by human appetites and without recognizable emotion. And most importantly, he claims himself a God over the Pequod, but instead he may be a Satanic figure through his somewhat blasphemous quest against the white whale. Ishmael Ishmael is the narrator of the novel, a simple sailor on the Pequod who undertakes the journey because of his affection for the ocean and his need to go sea whenever he feels "hazy about the eyes." As the narrator Ishmael establishes him as somewhat of a cipher and an everyman, and in fact his role in the plot of the novel is inconsequential; his primary task is to observe the conflicts around him. Nevertheless, Melville does give his narrator several significant character traits, the most important of which is his idealization of the Sperm Whale and his belief in its majesty. Also, it is Ishmael who has the only significant personal relationship in the novel; he becomes a close friend with the pagan harpooner Queequeg and comes to cherish and adore Queequeg to a somewhat improbable level open to great interpretation; Melville even describes their relationship in terms of a marriage. Ishmael is the only survivor of the Pequod's voyage, living to tell the tale of Moby Dick only because he is by chance on a whaling boat when Moby Dick sinks the Pequod and is rescued by a nearby ship. Starbuck Starbuck is the chief mate of the Pequod, a Nantucket native and a Quaker with a thin build and a pragmatic manner. In appearance, Starbuck is quite thin and seems condensed into his most essential characteristics, and his streamlined appearance well suits his attitudes and behavior. Melville portrays Starbuck as both a strong believer in human fallibility and an idealist who believes that these failings may be contained. Among the characters in Moby Dick, it is only Starbuck who openly opposes Captain Ahab, believing his quest against the great whale to be an impulsive and suicidal folly. However, despite his open misgivings about Ahab and the open hostility between these two characters that culminates when Ahab points his musket at Starbuck, the conflicted Starbuck remains loyal to his captain even when he has the possibility of vanquishing Ahab. If Ahab serves as the protagonist of the novel and Ahab the narrator, Ishmael is the character whom Melville intends as the proxy for the reader: the only character given a gamut of emotions ranging from pity and fear to contempt, Starbuck is Melville's surrogate for an emotional response from his audience. Queequeg Queequeg is a harpooner from New Zealand, the son of a king who renounces the throne in order to travel the world on whaling ships and learn about Christian society. Ishmael meets Queequeg when the two must share a bed at the Spouter Inn in New Bedford before journeying to Nantucket to undertake the journey on the Pequod. Melville portrays Queequeg as a blend of civilized behavior and savagery. Certainly in his appearance and upbringing he is uncivilized by the standards of the main characters of the novel, yet Melville (through his narrator Ishmael) finds Queequeg


Which car manufacturer produces the Yeti?

Skoda Yeti Price in India, Review, Pics, Specs & Mileage | CarDekho Showing information of Skoda Yeti Style 4X4 - Diesel variant Yeti highlights December 10, 2015: The Czech automaker, Skoda has renamed the 'Elegance' variants of Rapid and Octavia sedans  as 'Style' and next up is the company’s premium crossover SUV, the Skoda Yeti. The SUV now comes in two trim levels, which include the Style 4X4 and the Style 4X2 variants. The 4X2 variant comes with a front-wheel drive type and is priced at Rs. 20.3 lacs, whereas the 4X4, more powerful variants costs Rs. 22 lacs (Ex-showroom New Delhi). The renaming, however, has not resulted in the introduction of any mechanical updates and the Czech automaker’s SUV still incorporates the 2-litre TDI unit, which produces 108bhp in the Style 4X2 variants and has been tweaked to belt-out 138bhp in the Style 4X4 variants. Skoda Yeti price list (Variants) Variant Advertisement Skoda Yeti review Skoda has tasted success and delighted its customers with its Yeti SUV series in several global markets. They have now achieved another juncture with the production figure of half a million (5,00,000) of this utility vehicle. Earlier, it was available in an "Elegance" variant, but now, this has been replaced by the "Style" trim. This robust vehicle is placed against the likes of Mahindra XUV500, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton, and Toyota Fortuner. The design and overall appearance is not that great, yet, there are a few elements that catch attention. Especially, the "butterfly" like radiator grille with chrome plating, and LED daytime running lights remain the main attraction at front. The sides have alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, roof rails and body moldings with chrome inserts. Meanwhile, its rear looks a bit boxy and includes attributes like a large windscreen with wiper, LED tail lamps and bumper with protective guards beneath it. On the other hand, the interior design looks classy and gives a pleasant feel. A good color scheme is used for the cabin, while a few aspects get metallic coating as well. The cockpit has a contemporary theme and includes two individual seats and some sophisticated equipments. It has a tilt steering wheel mounted with multi-functional switches and leather cover as well. A touchscreen infotainment system equipped to its center console, which comes with a few connectivity options. Skoda Yeti is bestowed with many comfort aspects like cruise control, removable rear seats, power operated windows, climatronic air conditioning unit, and so on. Aside from these, it also includes various security features that keeps its passengers safe throughout the journey. The list comprises of traction control system, engine immobilizer, tyre pressure monitoring system, park distance control, dual tone warning horn and many others. When talked about technical specifications, it comes in both two wheel and four wheel drive options. Both of its variants are equipped with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that gives out different power outputs. Also, these are offered with 5-speed and six speed manual transmission gear box options to select from. This vehicle is available with a standard warranty of two years or unlimited kilometers, whichever comes first. Exteriors The Yeti series has a muscular body structure and a new design philosophy. There are visible character lines all over, which brings it an attractive look. In the rear end, the tail gate design is somewhat unique and it is embossed with the company's insignia. A bright tail light cluster surrounds it and includes LED lamps as well as turn indicators. The bumper is fitted with a pair of reflectors and has silver painted guard underneath it. Also, there is a wide windscreen with a wiper and a high mount stop lamp as well. To describe its front fascia, there is a large radiator grille in butterfly like design. It has black vertical slats and a thick chrome surround. The bonnet comes decorated with a few expressive lines and has the company's logo engraved at its tip. On either sides of the grille, there are bi-xenon headlamps integrated along


Who wrote the Poldark series of historical novels?

Winston Graham, 93; Wrote 'Poldark' Series - The New York Times The New York Times Arts |Winston Graham, 93; Wrote 'Poldark' Series Search Winston Graham, 93; Wrote 'Poldark' Series By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Continue reading the main story The novelist Winston Graham, whose ''Poldark'' series about life in 18th-century Cornwall was adapted into two popular television mini-series, died on Thursday in Buxted, East Sussex, The Independent of London reported. He was 93 and lived in Sussex County. Mr. Graham wrote 40 novels, including ''Marnie'' (1961), which became a successful Alfred Hitchcock thriller, and ''The Walking Stick'' (1967), which was also made into a film. His best-known work was a series of 12 historical novels, beginning in 1945 with ''Ross Poldark,'' about a young British captain returning from the American Revolution to his family estate and a feud with his neighbor. It was followed by ''Demelza'' in 1946 and ''Jeremy Poldark'' in 1950. The novels were set in Cornwall, the county in southwest England where Mr. Graham lived for 30 years. They examined the life and culture of the country at a time of great social upheaval. In the 1970's the BBC made ''Poldark'' and ''Poldark 2,'' popular television mini-series of the saga, both starring Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark. The second series also starred Angharad Rees as his wife, Demelza. The adaptations were shown in 22 countries, including the United States, where they were broadcast on PBS. Mr. Graham was born in Manchester on June 30, 1910, and began writing novels at 17. He lived for 30 years at Perranporth in Cornwall, where he wrote the first four Poldark books. Advertisement Continue reading the main story He was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1983. In 1939 Mr. Graham married Jean Williamson, who died in 1992. They had a son and a daughter.


Who played the role of Cilla in the biopic shown on TV in 2014?

Cilla (TV Mini-Series 2014) - IMDb (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I have left one point off as, being from Liverpool, I can spot a dud Liverpool accent a mile off, and while the lead actors accents were very good, some of the "cough and spit" actors did not get the sixties accent correctly. The accent seems to have become more rough around the edges than in those days when BBC English ruled the airwaves. Other than that the series was a joy. I loved hearing Sheridan Smith's versions of 60s classics. I especially enjoyed the revival of "Love of the Loved" as I liked this song on its first release and thought it should have been a much bigger hit. As an 11 year old I was glued to the TV screen whenever Merseybeat stars appeared. I remember Cilla Black being interviewed and saying that she was more excited about that song getting to number 35 than she did about her next release getting to number 1. Watching this I had to sympathise with Cilla as I enjoyed the scenes of her singing in the Liverpool clubs better than her later more middle of the road studio recording, but that is an ageing Liverpool music fan for you! I also enjoyed seeing the remnants of 60s Liverpool in this show, looking as dingy as I remembered the street back cracks of the time. And my, didn't the place look a treat when it was dressed up as New York using Civic Buildings also still around from that60s era. People I have chatted to have proudly told me that they were served hot-dogs and Coke by Cilla at the Cavern, so it seems to have tapped a wave of warm affection from older inhabitants of Modern Liverpooltowards Cilla. There is surely scope for a series two as there are several big Cilla hits from the late 60s and 70s such as "Surround Yourself With Sorrow" "Conversations" and the recently revived "Something tells me Something's going to Happen Tonight" still to come plus some emotionally charged episodes in the life of Cilla. But as it stands anyone who is still in thrall to the music of this period,with specific reference to lovers of Lennon and McCartney songs should watch this to get another take on the Beatles story as it delivers new information on Brian Epstein's managing abilities. I also loved hearing "Bad To me" by Billy J Kramer(One of the "lost" Beatles compositions like "Love of the Loved"? Well done to all concerned. It really,truly left me wanting more. A feature it shared with its subject, the legendary Cilla Black 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons in which sport?

NBA.com: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bio Complete Bio | Summary | Complete Stats When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar left the game in 1989 at age 42, no NBA player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more Most Valuable Player Awards, played in more All-Star Games or logged more seasons. His list of personal and team accomplishments is perhaps the most awesome in league history: Rookie of the Year, member of six NBA championship teams, six-time NBA MVP, two-time NBA Finals MVP, 19-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and a member of the NBA 35th and 50th Anniversary All-Time Teams. He also owned eight playoff records and seven All-Star records. No player achieved as much individual and team success as did Abdul-Jabbar. NBA Radio: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Players 10 years his junior couldn't keep up with Abdul-Jabbar, whose strict physical-fitness regimen was years ahead of its time in the NBA. But if others have since emulated his fitness regimen, no player has ever duplicated his trademark "sky-hook." Although labeled "unsexy" by Abdul-Jabbar himself, the shot became one of the most effective weapons in all of sports. An all-around player, Abdul-Jabbar brought grace, agility, and versatility to the center position, which had previously been characterized solely by power and size. Despite his incredible success on the court, it wasn't until the twilight of his career that Abdul-Jabbar finally won the universal affection of basketball fans. He was a private man who avoided the press and at times seemed aloof. "I'm the baddest among the bad guys," he once told The Sporting News. But late in his playing days Abdul-Jabbar began to open up, and as his career wound to a close, fans, players and coaches alike expressed their admiration for what he had accomplished in basketball. During the 1988-89 season, his last, Abdul-Jabbar was honored in every arena in the league. Miami Heat Coach Pat Riley, who coached Abdul-Jabbar for eight seasons in Los Angeles, once said in a toast recounted in Sports Illustrated, "Why judge anymore? When a man has broken records, won championships, endured tremendous criticism and responsibility, why judge? Let's toast him as the greatest player ever." Abdul-Jabbar was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. in New York City, two years after the end of World War II. He was the only child of an overprotective mother and a strict father whose impassivity, some say, Alcindor grew to resent. Far and away the tallest kid in the Harlem school system, Alcindor was viewed as something of a freak by his schoolmates. After dominating New York high school basketball at the now defunct Power Memorial, he enrolled at UCLA and played for John Wooden's powerhouse Bruins. Alcindor simply ruled the college ranks. After sitting out his first season because NCAA regulations prevented freshmen from playing at the varsity level, he was selected as Player of the Year in 1967 and 1969 by The Sporting News, United Press International, the Associated Press and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He was also named an All-American and the most outstanding player in the NCAA Tournament in 1967, 1968 and 1969. With Alcindor taking charge in the middle, Wooden and UCLA pocketed three national championships. The Milwaukee Bucks were only in their second season when they made Alcindor the first overall choice in the 1969 NBA Draft. (The Bucks' first season had been forgettable, at 27-55 and it won the coin toss for the first selection over the Phoenix Suns.) The time was ripe for a new center to dominate the league. Bill Russell had just left the Boston Celtics, and Wilt Chamberlain , though still effective, was almost 35 years old. With Alcindor aboard in 1969-70, the Bucks rose to second place in the Eastern Division with a 56-26 record. Alcindor was an instant star, placing second in the league in scoring (28.8 ppg) and third in rebounding (14.5 rpg). He handily won NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won six NBA titles in his 20-year NBA career. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images During the offseason the Bucks t


How was Frenchman Armand Jean du Plessis (1585-1642) known more familiarly?

Marie de Medici | Article about Marie de Medici by The Free Dictionary Marie de Medici | Article about Marie de Medici by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Marie+de+Medici (redirected from Marie de Medici) Also found in: Wikipedia . see Marie de' Medici Marie de' Medici , 1573–1642, queen of France, second wife of King Henry IV and daughter of Francesco de' Medici, grand duke of Tuscany. She was married to Henry in 1600. After his assassination (1610) she became regent for her son Louis XIII. ..... Click the link for more information. . Marie de' Medici (mĕd`ĭchē), 1573–1642, queen of France, second wife of King Henry IV and daughter of Francesco de' Medici, grand duke of Tuscany. She was married to Henry in 1600. After his assassination (1610) she became regent for her son Louis XIII. She reversed the policies set by her husband; the duc de Sully Sully, Maximilien de Béthune, duc de , 1560–1641, French statesman. Born and reared a Protestant, he fought in the Wars of Religion under the Huguenot leader Henry of Navarre (later King Henry IV of France). Before 1606 he was known as baron de Rosny. ..... Click the link for more information.  was replaced by her favorite, Concini, and the carefully hoarded treasury surplus was dissipated in court extravagance and in pensions to the discontented nobles. In foreign affairs she abandoned the traditional anti-Hapsburg policy. A new Franco-Spanish alliance was formed by the marriage of Louis to Anne of Austria, daughter of King Philip III of Spain, and was further cemented by the marriage of the French princess Elizabeth to the future Philip IV of Spain. Having remained in power for three years beyond the king's majority, Marie was forced into exile after the murder of Concini (1617). In 1619 her partisans rose in revolt, but she was reconciled to her son in 1622. After the rise to power of her former favorite, Cardinal Richelieu Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de (Cardinal Richelieu) , 1585–1642, French prelate and statesman, chief minister of King Louis XIII, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. ..... Click the link for more information. , she attempted (1630) to regain influence by urging the king to dismiss his minister of state; instead Louis forced his mother into a new exile at Compiègne, whence she fled to the Netherlands (1631), never to return to France. She was the mother of Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I of England. The marriage of Marie and Henry IV was the subject of a celebrated series of paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. Bibliography See biographies by J. Pardoe (3 vol., 1852), A. P. Lord (1903), and L. Batiffol (1906; tr. 1908, repr. 1970).


Whose philosophical ideal of ubermensch or superman was adopted and distorted by the Nazis?

Nietzsche's Influence on Hitler's Mein Kampf, by M. Kalish UCSB History 133P , Spring 2004,      Prof. Marcuse Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), a fervent philosopher who was anti-democracy,     anti-Christianity, anti-Judaism, anti-socialist and self-acclaimed Anti-Christ,     expressed his belief in a master race and the coming of a superman in     many of his works. In his unique aphoristic style, Nietzsche wrote in The Genealogy of Morals (III 14): The sick are the great danger of man, not the evil, not the 'beasts of     prey.' They who are from the outset botched, oppressed, broken those are     they, the weakest are they, who most undermine the life beneath the feet     of man, who instill the most dangerous venom and skepticism into our trust     in life, in man, in ourselvesï¿½Here teem the worms of revenge and vindictiveness;     here the air reeks of things secret and unmentionable; here is ever spun     the net of the most malignant conspiracy ï¿½ the conspiracy of the sufferers     against the sound and the victorious; here is the sight of the victorious     hated. Context is a critical factor to understanding Nietzsche's philosophy.     Nietzsche's reference to the sick, their vengeful attitude and conspiracy,     and in related writing, the Jews, parallels the concepts and terminology     used in Hitler's Mein Kampf. However, I do not propose that the     anti-Semitic interpretation of Nietzsche's work began with Hitler. What     Nietzsche-biographer Walter Kaufmann calls the "legend of Nietzsche" (Kaufmann,     1) was constructed mostly by Nietzsche's sister, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche,     through two interventions: by censoring and editing Nietzsche's work to     further her own anti-Semitic interest and to reconcile Nietzsche's work     with Richard Wagner's. Second, in order to finance the Nietzsche archive     Elisabeth exploited Nietzsche's prophetic and radical philosophy to appeal     to her preferred political party. After Nietzsche's insanity in 1889,     the rising tide of anti-Semitism in Germany soon drowned the Weimar Nietzsche     Archive in a sea of swastikas. Can Nietzsche's theories be considered     a foundation for Hitler's Mein Kampf? Hitler's explicit condemnations     of the slave race, his ravings about the Aryan elite, and his proposed Darwinist resolution, as well as Hitler's relationship to Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche     and Richard Wagner signal a definite connection to Nietzsche's work. [thesis statement] Nietzsche's philosophy did not reach the Nazis untainted     by tendentious interpretation. Elisabeth had forced her mother to transfer     the property rights and guardianship of the incapacitated Nietzsche in     1895 (Macintyre, 155). Elisabeth became her brother's "chief apostle"     with exclusive rights to his work (Kaufmann, 5). The impact of this transfer     of rights was assessed in Kaufmann's 1974 interpretation of Nietzsche's     work. Kaufmann attributed the roots of what he calls the "the legend of     Nietzsche" to Elisabeth, who laid the groundwork for Nietzsche to be interpreted     in a literal, Darwinist sense (Kaufmann, 8). Through censorship and editing,     Nietzsche's philosophy had been made ambiguous and incoherent, allowing     loose interpretation. This ambiguity prompted Nazi interpreters to choose     a context that supported Nazi literature and prophesy. Evidence that Nietzsche's work was interpreted as anti-Semitic can be     found in a letter Nietzsche wrote to Elisabeth [in 18xx], concerning her affiliation with the anti-Semitic movement     leader, Bernard Förster (Kaufmann, 45): It is a matter of honor to me to be absolutely clean and unequivocal     regarding anti-Semitism, namely opposed, as I am in my writingsï¿½ I have     been persecuted [pursued; verfolgt?] in recent times with letters and Anti-Semitic Correspondence sheet


Which is the largest island in the Greater Antilles?

Greater Antilles | islands, West Indies | Britannica.com Greater Antilles islands, West Indies THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. You can learn more about this topic in the related articles below. Similar Topics Greater Antilles, the four largest islands of the Antilles —Cuba, Hispaniola , Jamaica , and Puerto Rico—lying north of the Lesser Antilles chain. They constitute nearly 90 percent of the total land area of the entire West Indies . West Indies. Antilles group of islands located in the Caribbean Sea and comprising all of the West Indies except the Bahamas. They are divided into two major groups: the Greater Antilles, including Cuba, Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), Jamaica, and Puerto Rico; and the Lesser Antilles, comprising all the rest... in cave: Geographic distribution of karst terrain Some of the most spectacular examples of tropical karst occur in Central America and the Caribbean. The islands of the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico) are underlain by massive limestones up to 1,000 metres thick. Regions of cone and tower karst have developed in these limestones. The karst of Mexico varies from the streamless, low-relief plain of the Yucatán... Greater Antilles - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The four largest islands of the Antilles-Cuba, Hispaniola (divided into the Republic of Haiti in the west and the Dominican Republic in the east), Jamaica, and Puerto Rico-lying north of the Lesser Antilles chain in the Caribbean Sea constitute the Greater Antilles. They make up nearly 90 percent of the total land area of the entire West Indies. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Greater-Antilles Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

Archbishops of Canterbury Archbishops of Canterbury By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments In the Christian church, an archbishop is a bishop of superior rank who has authority over other bishops in an ecclesiastic province or area. The Church of England is presided over by two archbishops: the archbishop of Canterbury, who is 'primate of All England', and the archbishop of York, who is 'primate of England'. In the time of St. Augustine, around the 5th century it was intended that England would be divided into two provinces with two archbishops, one at London and one at York . Canterbury gained supremacy just prior to the Reformation in the 16th century, when it exercised the powers of papal legate throughout England. It is the Archbishop of Canterbury who has the privilege of crowning the kings and queens of England and ranks immediately after the princes of royal blood. The Archbishop's official residence is at Lambeth Palace, London, and second residence at the Old Palace, Canterbury. The first Archbishop of Canterbury was Augustine. Originally prior to the Benedictine monastery of St. Andrew in Rome, he was sent to England by Pope Gregory I with the mission to convert the natives to Roman Christianity. Landing in Ebbesfleet, Kent in 597 Augustine quickly converted his first native when he baptized Ethelbert, King of Kent along with many of his subjects. He was consecrated Bishop of the English at Arles that same year and appointed archbishop in 601, establishing his seat at Canterbury. In 603 he attempted unsuccessfully to unite the Roman and native Celtic churches at a conference on the Severn. The following list traces the Archbishops from the time of Augustine through the Reformation, up to the present day. Their influence on the history of England and the English people is apparent for all to see. Archbishops of Canterbury   604 Laurentius. Nominated by St. Augustine as his successor. Had a rocky ride when King Ethelbert of Kent was succeeded by his pagan son Eadbald. Remaining calm Laurentius eventually converted Eadbald to Christianity, thus preserving the Roman mission in England.     627 Honorius. The last of the group of Roman missionaries who had accompanied St. Augustine to England.     668 Theodore (of Tarsus). The Greek theologian was already in his sixties when he was sent to England by Pope Vitalian to assume the role of archbishop. Despite his age he went on to reorganise the English Church creating the diocesan structure, uniting for the first time the people of England.   693 Berhtwald. The first archbishop of English birth. Worked with King Wihtred of Kent to develop the laws of the land.   Cuthbert. Established England as an important base from which Anglo-Saxon missionaries were despatched abroad.     765 Jaenberht. Backed the wrong horse in the King of Kent against King Offa of Mercia. He saw the importance of Canterbury reduce as power shifted to Offa's cathedral in Lichfield.   793 Ethelheard, St. Originally chosen by King Offa of Mercia, to make Lichfield into the premier archbishopric in England. Ethelheard appears to have messed things up a little in the politics of the day, and unwittingly succeeded in reinstating Canterbury's traditional superiority.   805 Wulfred. As with his predecessors Wulfred's rule was frequently disrupted by disputes with the kings of Mercia and was at one stage exiled by King Cenwulf.     833 Ceolnoth. Maintained Canterbury's superiority within the Church of England by forming close relationships with the rising power of the Kings of Wessex, and abandoning the pro-Mercian policies of Feologeld.     890 Plegmund. Appointed Archbishop by Alfred the Great. Plegmund played an influential role in the reigns of both Alfred and Edward the Elder. He was involved in early efforts to convert the Danelaw to Christianity.     942 Oda. Oda's career serves to demonstrate the integration of Scandinavians into English society. The son of a pagan who came to England with the Viking 'Great Army', Oda organised the reintroduction of a bishopric into the Scandinavian settlements of East Angl


Who is the lead singer with Procol Harum?

Procol Harum singer wins full royalty rights for A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Telegraph Procol Harum singer wins full royalty rights for A Whiter Shade Of Pale   Matthew Fisher  10:48AM BST 04 Apr 2008 The lead singer of Procol Harum has won a court battle to reclaim full royalty rights to the group's worldwide hit A Whiter Shade Of Pale. Gary Brooker, 62, appealed after Matthew Fisher, the musician who contributed the organ music to the song, won a High Court ruling that he was entitled to 40 per cent of the musical copyright. The song, which sold 10 million copies and became one of the anthems of the 1967 summer of love, still earns substantial royalties for the owners of the copyright - originally Mr Brooker and the lyric writer, Keith Reid. However, Mr Fisher, 60, claimed a half share from Mr Brooker. He was awarded 40 per cent by Mr Justice Blackburne in the High Court in 2006 because the judge found that although Mr Fisher's contribution was "substantial", it was not as great as that of the singer. Mr Brooker appealed, and the Court of Appeal ruled by a majority that although Mr Fisher was entitled to co-authorship, he should not receive any royalties from the song. Related Articles


The flag of which African country, adopted on the fall of the government in 2011, is that used when the country was a kingdom from 1951 to 1969?

Libya Flag | Libyan Flag Egypt Flag Design The flag of Libya is a tricolor, with three horizontal bands of red, back and green colors respectively, forming the base. Of these, the black band is the largest in width. On the center is an emblem comprised of a white crescent and a five-pointed star. The flag bears a ratio of 1:2, being twice as long as it is broad. Symbolism The design forming the central portion-the crescent and star on a black background-has its roots in the design of the banner used during the Senussi Dynasty, which was founded in Mecca in 1837. The red color represents the blood of the Libyan people who lost their lives in the fascist rule of Italy, and the green color stands for peace. History When Libya gained independence in 1951, the Kingdom of Libya was established. That was then the current flag of Libya was first adopted. After the coup of 1969, the Libyan Arab Republic was established, when the flag was changed under the directions of Muammar al-Gaddafi. He was overthrown in the 2011 civil war, which featured the rebels using, and later re-establishing, the same flag. Fact about Libya flag


Fantasie released in 2009 was the fourth studio album by which Scottish violinist?

Presto Classical - Nicola Benedetti - Fantasie - DG: 4763399 (CD or download) - Buy online (also available to download from $8.25) Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) British violinist Nicola Benedetti presents her fourth album, Fantasie, a selection of well-loved violin pieces that form a stunning violin showcase. The repertoire is varied, ultimately all popular pieces and greatly different to the repertoire on her most recent discs. The combination of virtuosic, gipsy-influenced show stoppers with introspective meditations and songs represents the two aspects of violin-playing that particularly interest Benedetti, as well as showing her musical and technical development. Upon winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year competition at the age of 16, Benedetti signed to Deutsche Grammophon and recorded the winning Szymanowski Concerto no. 1, gaining critical acclaim. The albums that followed contained world premiere works written especially for Benedetti by the pre-eminent British composers, James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener. She has established a fantastic career performing with major orchestras across the UK, US and Japan, garnering praise for her bold interpretations of concertos such as Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Glazunov and Szymanowski. For Fantasie Benedetti has put aside the concerti to explore some of the recital greats, including Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’, one of the greatest works for violin which, for the last three years, has been voted Classic FM’s favourite piece of classical music in their Hall of Fame. Pablo Martin De Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen Op.20 Zigeunerweisen Op.20


Which film ends with the line “Well, nobody’s perfect”?

'Some Like it Hot' - The greatest ending line in movies - YouTube 'Some Like it Hot' - The greatest ending line in movies 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. Uploaded on May 28, 2010 These are the final moments of a great film. Jack Lemmon tells Joe E. Brown why they can't get married. For a review and appreciation of the film, visit:


Which city has been selected to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games? ;

Privacy policy | More Newsletters AP China's Vice Premier Liu Yandong, delivers a speech during Beijing's 2022 Olympic Winter Games bid presentation at the 128th IOC session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, July 31, 2015. Beijing has been selected to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first city awarded both the winter and summer games. Beijing defeated Almaty, Kazakhstan, in a vote of the International Olympic Committee on Friday. The voting numbers were not immediately released. The Chinese capital, which hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, came in as the favorite. Despite a lack of natural snow and winter conditions, Beijing was seen by the IOC as a reliable and safe choice. Almaty had hoped to bring the games to Central Asia for the first time and raise Kazakhstan's profile on the international stage. The prime minister of Kazakhstan challenged the IOC to make a "historic decision" by awarding games to Almaty, painting the project as the one that offers real snow and mountain conditions. Beijing countered that it offers experience, reliability and the prospect of bringing winter sports to a market of 300 million people in northern China. As the underdog, Almaty had the most to gain and went all-out in trying to make its case and make digs at the Beijing bid's weaknesses. "Almaty had to change the paradigm, taking on one of the superpowers, and I thought they made their case," Canadian IOC member Dick Pound told The Associated Press. "They were very effective. Whether it translates into votes — that remains to be seen." Beijing and Almaty were both considered longshots when the 2022 bid race opened two years ago. But they were the only two candidates left after four European cities — including Oslo and Stockholm — pulled out for political or financial reasons. Almaty is bidding for a second time, but this is the first time it made it to the vote after being cut in the preliminary stage for the 2014 Games. "Almaty is not a risky choice for 2022," Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Massimov told the IOC delegates. "In fact, we are quite the opposite. ... We are a golden opportunity to prove that smaller, advancing nations can successfully host the Winter Games." Almaty hammered hard on its "Keeping it Real" theme, which is an indirect attack on Beijing's lack of snow and winter sports tradition and the long distances between the Chinese capital and mountain venues. Almaty portrayed its bid as one that goes back to the tradition of the Winter Games, showing videos featuring towering peaks and deep snow and stressing that all venues are within a 30-kilometer (18-mile) radius. Massimov directly addressed the idea that the IOC considers China a safer, more dependable choice. "We've heard the sentiment that if you do not select Almaty, then you, the IOC, can 'sleep well at night' for the next seven years," Massimov said. "I find that a curious statement." Massimov said the IOC has been "brave" in the past, including by challenging apartheid in South Africa, going to Moscow for the 1980 Games at the height of the Cold War and giving the games to Beijing in 2008. "So today, we ask you to have faith in us, to have faith in Kazakhstan," he said. "Our request is not simply based on blind faith. It is based on facts, the facts that you need to make an historic decision — historic not only for Kazakhstan, but for the Olympic Movement as well." Beijing's presentation played much less on emotion and sought mainly to reinforce the pitch that China — the world's most populous nation, rising power and economic giant — can be counted on to deliver, as it did for the IOC in 2008. "Hosting the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing will encourage 300 million Chinese, particularly the country's young people, to participate in ice and snow sports," Vice Premier Liu Yandong said. Beijing would use several venues from 2008, including the "Bird's Nest" stadium and "Water Cube" arena. Its mountain events would be held at venues in Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, 60 and 140 kilometers (40 and 90 miles) away from the city. "China in winter is spectacu


Which Earldom was common to to Simon de Montfort and Robert Dudley, the favourite of Elizabeth I?

Earl of Leicester Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Earl of Leicester The Earl of Leicester is an extinct title in the Peerage of England , and is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom , created in 1837 . The title was originally held by the Beaumonts. After the death of Robert, the fourth Beaumont Earl, the title was inherited by his nephew, Simon de Montfort, but King John confirmed the inheritance only in 1207. Then, the title passed to the famous Simon de Montfort, who was killed in battle in 1265, when the title was attained by the King. The title was created once again for Edmund, the son of King Henry III . His descendant, Henry of Grosmont was created Duke of Lancaster in 1361, but the dukedom became extinct, while the earldom passed to William V, Count of Holland, husband of the Duke's daughter Matilda. (Modern rules allow inheritance only by descendants, but the previous rules for inheritance allowed inheritance by sons-in-law in the absence of male heirs.) Then, the title passed to the John of Gaunt, husband of the Duke's other daughter, Blanche. John of Gaunt was later Duke of Lancaster. Both the dukedom and the earldom were inherited by John of Gaunt's grandson, Henry Bolingbroke, and both titles ceased to exist when Henry usurped the throne, as the titles "merged into the crown." (The Sovereign is supposed to be above all peers, while holding a title of peerage would connote equality with the peers. Therefore, the Sovereign cannot hold a title of peerage.) Thereafter, the title was again created for Queen Elizabeth I's favourite, Robert Dudley. Since Dudley died without heirs, the title became extinct at his death. The title was again created for Robert Sidney, his nephew. The Sidneys retained the title until the death of the seventh Earl, when the title again became extinct. The title was then given to Thomas Coke, but it became extinct when he, too, died without heirs. The title was again bestowed upon George Townshend, later the first Marquess Townshend. The earldom became extinct yet again upon the death of the third Marquess in 1855. Prior to the extinction of the earldom, however, another individual, also named Thomas Coke, was granted the earldom of Leicester. Technically, Coke became the Earl of Leicester of Holkham, and the Marquess Townshend remained the Earl of Leicester. However, the Earls of Leicester of Holkham are usually counted among the Earls of Leicester, and as the term "of Holkham" is not needed to make differentiatiations, it is not often used when speaking of the title. Table of contents


In which decade was the novel The Great Gasby set?

The Great Gatsby Setting (Click the map infographic to download.) Rich people do like to spend their time drawing subtle distinctions between types of wealth. Nick tells us right away that East Egg is the wealthier, more elite of the two Eggs. Despite all his money, Gatsby lives in West Egg, suggesting that he has not been able to complete his transformation into a member of the social elite. The distance that separates him from Daisy isn't just the water of the bay; it's also class. The second contrast is between the city scenes and the suburban ones. Like Nick Carraway, Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby commute into the city for their respective lines of work, while the women are left behind. This geographical divide ends up being a gender distinction, too. But the city is important in other ways, too; Tom only interacts with his mistress in the city, and Gatsby only sees Meyer Wolfsheim there. They both use the city to hide their goings-on from the people they value on Long Island. Roaring Twenties We open in the early 1920s: just after World War I , and right in the middle of Prohibition , when alcohol was effectively illegal. We say "effectively," because plenty of people manufactured, sold, and drank alcohol anyway—like all the characters in the book, who seem to be constantly drunk, and Gatsby, who made his money bootlegging: selling illegal alcohol. But it's not all champagne and yellow Rolls-Royces. Myrtle and George Wilson inhabit a totally different setting: the grey valley of ashes that joins the fabulous worlds of the Eggs and Manhattan. Fitzgerald didn't know yet, but we do, that the excesses of the 1920s collapsed with the stock market in 1929--leading to a much grayer, grimmer life all over the country. Did Fitzgerald suspect that the fabulous lifestyles of Tom and Daisy's crowd were doomed from the start?


In August 2014 Maryam Mirzakhani became the first woman to be awarded the Fields Medal. For work is which discipline is the Fields Medal awarded?

Stanford's Maryam Mirzakhani wins Fields Medal Stanford Report, August 12, 2014 Stanford's Maryam Mirzakhani wins Fields Medal Maryam Mirzakhani is the first woman to ever win the Fields Medal – known as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics" – in recognition of her contributions to the understanding of the symmetry of curved surfaces. By Bjorn Carey Maryam Mirzakhani, a professor of mathematics at Stanford, has been awarded the 2014 Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics. Mirzakhani is the first woman to win the prize, widely regarded as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics," since it was established in 1936. Courtesy of Maryam Mirzakhani Maryam Mirzakhani was awarded the Fields Medal for her sophisticated and highly original contributions to the fields of geometry and dynamical systems. "This is a great honor. I will be happy if it encourages young female scientists and mathematicians," Mirzakhani said. "I am sure there will be many more women winning this kind of award in coming years." Officially known as the International Medal for Outstanding Discoveries in Mathematics, the Fields Medal will be presented by the International Mathematical Union on Aug. 13 at the International Congress of Mathematicians, held this year in Seoul, South Korea. Mirzakhani is the first Stanford recipient to win this honor since Paul Cohen in 1966. The award recognizes Mirzakhani's sophisticated and highly original contributions to the fields of geometry and dynamical systems, particularly in understanding the symmetry of curved surfaces, such as spheres, the surfaces of doughnuts and of hyperbolic objects. Although her work is considered "pure mathematics" and is mostly theoretical, it has implications for physics and quantum field theory. “On behalf of the entire Stanford community, I congratulate Maryam on this incredible recognition, the highest honor in her discipline, the first ever granted to a woman,” said Stanford President John Hennessy . "We are proud of her achievements, and of the work taking place in our math department and among our faculty. We hope it will serve as an inspiration to many aspiring mathematicians." 'Like solving a puzzle' Mirzakhani was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. As a young girl she dreamed of becoming a writer. By high school, however, her affinity for solving mathematical problems and working on proofs had shifted her sights. "It is fun – it's like solving a puzzle or connecting the dots in a detective case," she said. "I felt that this was something I could do, and I wanted to pursue this path." Mirzakhani became known to the international math scene as a teenager, winning gold medals at both the 1994 and 1995 International Math Olympiads – she finished with a perfect score in the latter competition. Mathematicians who would later be her mentors and colleagues followed the mathematical proofs she developed as an undergraduate. After earning her bachelor's degree from Sharif University of Technology in 1999, she began work on her doctorate at Harvard University under the guidance of Fields Medal recipient Curtis McMullen. She possesses a remarkable fluency in a diverse range of mathematical techniques and disparate mathematical cultures – including algebra, calculus, complex analysis and hyperbolic geometry. By borrowing principles from several fields, she has brought a new level of understanding to an area of mathematics called low dimensional topology. Mirzakhani's earliest work involved solving the decades-old problem of calculating the volumes of moduli spaces of curves on objects known as Riemann surfaces. These are geometric objects whose points each represent a different hyperbolic surface. These objects are mostly theoretical, but real-world examples include amoebae and doughnuts. She solved this by drawing a series of loops across their surfaces and calculating their lengths. "What's so special about Maryam, the thing that really separates her, is the originality in how she puts together these disparate pieces," said Steven Kerckhoff, a mathematics professor at Stanford and one of Mirz


What chemical element is named after the Latin word for a rainbow?

Which elements on the periodic table have Latin names? | Reference.com Which elements on the periodic table have Latin names? A: Quick Answer Many elements on the periodic table have names derived from Latin, including aluminum, calcium, cesium, chlorine, fluorine, gallium, iridium, radium, rubidium and scandium. Other element names are derived from languages such as Greek, Arabic and Anglo-Saxon. Some elements have been named for the cities in which they were discovered or after scientists. Scientists choose the names of elements based on a variety of factors, such as appearance, chemical properties, discovery location or person, or mythology. Examples of elements with Latin names and the reason behind the name choice include: Aluminum's name is based on the Latin word "alumen," which means "alum." Calcium's name is based on the Latin word for lime, "calx," which is the common name for calcium oxide. Cesium is a bright sky blue color when heated and was given its name from the Latin "caesius," which means "sky blue." Chlorine is a green-yellow gas, so was given the name after the Latin word "chloros," which means "greenish-yellow." Fluorine's name is based on the Latin word "fluere," which means "to flow." Gallium was named after the Latin name of France, Gallia. Iridium has the ability to form differently colored compounds and therefore was named for the Latin word for rainbow, "Iris." Radium has the ability to glow in the dark. Its name comes from the Latin word for ray, which is "radius." Rubidium was named for its bright ruby red color. Its name comes from the Latin word "rubidius." Scandium was named after the Latin word for Scandinavia, "Scandia."


Cardinal Richelieu was Chief Minister of the French King from 1624 to 1642. Which king (name and regnal number)?

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Cardinal Richelieu Home > Catholic Encyclopedia > R > Armand-Jean du Plessis, Duke de Richelieu Armand-Jean du Plessis, Duke de Richelieu Help support New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download . Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more  all for only $19.99... Cardinal ; French statesman, b. in Paris , 5 September, 1585; d. there 4 December 1642. At first he intended to follow a military career, but when, in 1605, his brother Alfred resigned the Bishopric of Luçon and retired to the Grande Chartreuse, Richelieu obtained the see from Henry IV and withdrew to the country to take up his theological studies under the direction of Bishop Cospéan of Aire . He was consecrated bishop on 17 April, 1607; he was not yet twenty-two years old, although the Brief of Paul V dated 19 December, 1606, announcing his appointment contains the statement: "in vigesimo tertio aetatis anno tantum constitutus". Mgr. Lacroix, the historian of Richelieu's youth, believes that in a journey made to Rome at the end of 1606, Richelieu deceived the pope as to his age, but the incident is still obscure. In his diocese , Richelieu showed great zeal for the conversion of Protestants and appointed the Oratorians and the Capuchins to give missions in all the parishes . Richelieu represented the clergy of Poitou in the States General of 1614, where his political career began. There he was the mouth-piece of the Church , and in a celebrated discourse demanded that bishops and prelates be summoned to the royal councils, that the distribution of ecclesiastical benefices to the laity be forbidden, that the Church be exempt from taxation, that Protestants who usurped churches or had their coreligionists interred in them be punished, and that the Decrees of the Council of Trent be promulgated throughout France . He ended by assuring the young king Louis XIII that the desire of the clergy was to have the royal power so assured that it might be "comme un ferme rocher qui brise tout ce qui gheurte" (as a firm rock which crushes all that opposes it). Richelieu was named secretary of state on 30 November, 1616, but after the assassination of Concini, favourite of Maria de' Medici, he was forced to leave the ministry and follow the queen mother to Blois. To escape the political intrigues which pursued him he retired in June, 1617, to the priory of Coussay and, during this time of leisure caused by his disgrace, published in October, 1617 (date confirmed by Mgr. Lacroix), his "Les principaux points de la foi de l'église catholique, défendus contre l'éecrit adressé au Roi par les quartre ministres de Charenton"; it was upon reading this book half a century later that Jacques de Coras, a Protestant pastor of Tonneins, was converted to Catholicism . Richelieu continued to be represented to the king as an enemy to his power; the Capuchin , Leclerc du Tremblay, never succeeded in completely clearing him in Louis XIII's opinion. To disarm suspicion Richelieu asked the king to name a place of exile, and at his order went in 1618 to Avignon , where he passed nearly a year and where he composed a catechism which became famous under the name of "Instruction du chrétien". This book, destined to be read in every parish each Sunday at the sermon, was a real blessing at a time when ignorance of religion was the principal evil . When Maria de' Medici escaped from Blois in 1619, Richelieu was chosen by the minister Luynes to negotiate for peace between Louis XIII and his mother. By Brief of 3 November, 1622, he was created cardinal by Gregory XV . On 19 April, 1624, he re-entered the Council of Ministers, and on 12 August, 1624, was made its president. Richelieu's policy can be reduced to two principal ideas : the domestic unification of France and opposition to the House of Austria . At home he had to contend with constant conspiracies in which Maria de' Medici, Queen Anne of Austria , Gaston d'Orléans (the king's brother), and the highest nobles of the court were involved. The executions of Mari


What nationality was the philosopher and religious thinker Soren Kierkegaard?

Søren Kierkegaard (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Søren Kierkegaard First published Tue Dec 3, 1996; substantive revision Fri Jul 8, 2016 Søren Aabye Kierkegaard (b. 1813, d. 1855) was a profound and prolific writer in the Danish “golden age” of intellectual and artistic activity. His work crosses the boundaries of philosophy, theology, psychology, literary criticism, devotional literature and fiction. Kierkegaard brought this potent mixture of discourses to bear as social critique and for the purpose of renewing Christian faith within Christendom. At the same time he made many original conceptual contributions to each of the disciplines he employed. He is known as the “father of existentialism”, but at least as important are his critiques of Hegel and of the German romantics, his contributions to the development of modernism, his stylistic experimentation, his vivid re-presentation of biblical figures to bring out their modern relevance, his invention of key concepts which have been explored and redeployed by thinkers ever since, his interventions in contemporary Danish church politics, and his fervent attempts to analyse and revitalise Christian faith. 1. Kierkegaard’s Life Kierkegaard led a somewhat uneventful life. He rarely left his hometown of Copenhagen, and travelled abroad only five times—four times to Berlin and once to Sweden. His prime recreational activities were attending the theatre, walking the streets of Copenhagen to chat with ordinary people, and taking brief carriage jaunts into the surrounding countryside. He was educated at a prestigious boys’ school (Borgerdydskolen), then attended Copenhagen University where he studied philosophy and theology. His teachers at the university included F.C. Sibbern, Poul Martin Møller, and H.L. Martensen. Sibbern and Møller were both philosophers who also wrote fiction. The latter in particular had a great influence on Kierkegaard’s philosophico-literary development. Martensen also had a profound effect on Kierkegaard, but largely in a negative manner. Martensen was a champion of Hegelianism, and when he became Bishop Primate of the Danish People’s Church, Kierkegaard published a vitriolic attack on Martensen’s theological views. Kierkegaard’s brother Peter, on the other hand, was an adherent of Martensen and himself became a bishop. Kierkegaard regarded Martensen as one of his chief intellectual rivals. Martensen was only five years his senior, but was already lecturing at Copenhagen University when Kierkegaard was a student there. Martensen also anticipated Kierkegaard’s first major literary project, by publishing a book on Faust. Kierkegaard, who had been working up a project on the three great medieval figures of Don Juan, Faust and Ahasuerus (the wandering Jew), abandoned his own project when Martensen’s book appeared, although he later incorporated much of the work he had done into Either/Or. Another very important figure in Kierkegaard’s life was J.L. Heiberg, the doyen of Copenhagen’s literati. Heiberg, more than any other person, was responsible for introducing Hegelianism into Denmark. Kierkegaard spent a good deal of energy trying to break into the Heiberg literary circle, but desisted once he had found his own voice in The Concept of Irony. Kierkegaard’s first major publication, From the Papers of One Still Living, is largely an attempt to articulate a Heibergian aesthetics—which is a modified version of Hegel’s aesthetics. In From the Papers of One Still Living, which is a critical review of Hans Christian Andersen’s novel Only A Fiddler, Kierkegaard attacks Andersen for lacking life-development (Livs-Udvikling) and an outlook on life (Livs-Anskuelse) both of which Kierkegaard deemed necessary for someone to be a genuine novelist (Romandigter). Kierkegaard’s life is more relevant to his work than is the case for many writers. Much of the thrust of his critique of Hegelianism is that its system of thought is abstracted from the everyday lives of its proponents. This existential critique consists in demonstrating h


Which island republic off the coast of West Africa gained independence from Portugal in 1975?

Cape Verdes - definition of Cape Verdes by The Free Dictionary Cape Verdes - definition of Cape Verdes by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Cape+Verdes Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Cape Verde Cape Verde  (vûrd) An island country of the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. The islands were settled by the Portuguese in the mid-15th century, became a colony in 1495 and an overseas province in 1951, and gained independence in 1975. Praia, on São Tiago Island, is the capital. Cape Ver′de·an (vûr′dē-ən) adj. & n. Cape Verde (vɜːd) n (Placename) a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority; animist minority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 531 046 (2013 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles) Cape` Verde′ (vɜrd) n. an island republic (Cape` Verde′ Is′lands) in the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 405,748; 1557 sq. mi. (4033 sq. km). Cap.: Praia. Cape` Ver′de•an (ˈvɜr di ən) n. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


Which film ends with the line “All right Mr De Mille, I’m ready for my close-up”?

Sunset Boulevard (1950) - Quotes - IMDb Sunset Boulevard (1950) Joe Gillis : Wait a minute, haven't I seen you before? I know your face. Norma Desmond : Get out! Or, shall I call my servant? Joe Gillis : You're Norma Desmond. You used to be in silent pictures. You used to be big. Norma Desmond : I *am* big. It's the *pictures* that got small. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options [last lines] Norma Desmond : [to newsreel camera] And I promise you I'll never desert you again because after 'Salome' we'll make another picture and another picture. You see, this is my life! It always will be! Nothing else! Just us, and the cameras, and those wonderful people out there in the dark!... All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Joe Gillis : I didn't know you were planning a comeback. Norma Desmond : I hate that word. It's a return, a return to the millions of people who have never forgiven me for deserting the screen. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Joe Gillis (as narrator) : Well, this is where you came in, back at that pool again, the one I always wanted. It's dawn now and they must have photographed me a thousand times. Then they got a couple of pruning hooks from the garden and fished me out... ever so gently. Funny, how gentle people get with you once you're dead. First assistant director : [about Norma Desmond] She must be a million years old. Cecil B. DeMille : I hate to think where that puts me. I could be her father. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Norma Desmond : You heard him. I'm a star. Joe Gillis : Norma, you're a woman of 50, now grow up. There's nothing tragic about being 50, not unless you try to be 25. Norma Desmond : The greatest star of them all. Betty Schaefer : Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Gillis, but I just didn't think it was any good. I found it flat and trite. Joe Gillis : Exactly what kind of material do you recommend? James Joyce? Dostoyevsky? Betty Schaefer : I just think that pictures should say a little something. Joe Gillis : Oh, one of the message kids. Just a story won't do. You'd have turned down Gone With the Wind. Sheldrake : No, that was me. I said, "Who wants to see a Civil War picture?" Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Joe Gillis : I'm not an executive, just a writer. Norma Desmond : You are, are you? writing words, words, more words! Well, you'll make a rope of words and strangle this business! With a microphone there to catch the last gurgles, and Technicolor to photograph the red, swollen tongues! Max Von Mayerling : There were three young directors who showed promise in those days: D. W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille, and Max Von Mayerling. Joe Gillis : And she's turned you into a servant. Max Von Mayerling : It was I who asked to come back, as humiliating as it may seem. I could have continued my career; only I found everything unendurable after she'd left me. You see, I was her first husband. Betty Schaefer : Oh, the old familiar story. You help a timid little soul cross a crowded street, she turns out to be a multimillionaire and leaves you all her money. Joe Gillis : That's the trouble with you readers, you know all the plots Joe Gillis : [Norma threatens suicide again] Oh, wake up, Norma, you'd be killing yourself to an empty house. The audience left twenty years ago. Now, face it. Norma Desmond : That's a lie! They still want me! Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Norma Desmond : There once was a time in this business when I had the eyes of the whole world! But that wasn't good enough for them, oh no! They had to have the ears of the whole world too. So they opened their big mouths and out came talk. Talk! TALK! Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Policeman: [calling on the phone] Coroner's office. I want to speak to the coroner. Who's on this phone? Hedda Hopper : [in Norma's room, on the phone] I am. Now, get off. This is more important. Times City Desk? Hedda Hopper spea


In 1998 which was the first Asian city to host the Commonwealth Games?

The Design Evolution of Official Commonwealth Games Posters Google+ Pinterest Just as we did a few weeks ago with Wimbledon , today we take a look at the design evolution of the Commonwealth Games posters. The Commonwealth Games as it is known today (as of 1978) has evolved through a range of different identities. From the 1930s to the early 1950s. Initially, it was known as the British Empire Games before being rebranded to the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954 and then rebranded once again in 1970 to the “British Commonwealth Games” The Commonwealth Games is an international sporting event occurring every four years and is the third biggest after the Olympic Games and the Asian Games. Athletes from countries around the Commonwealth – a group of 53 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire compete in a range of sports, hosted in cities selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). Including the games in 2014, which are due to be hosted in Glasgow , Scotland, United Kingdom, eighteen cities in seven countries have hosted the event. We take a look at the history and design evolution of the official Commonwealth Games posters. 1938 The official poster for the 1938 Commonwealth Games held in Sydney. The 1938 poster promotes the third occurrence of what was then known as the British Empire Games. The games were held in Sydney, New South Wales from February 5th – 12th 1938 and were timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary celebrations of British settlement in Australia. The British Empire Games used the Sydney Cricket Ground as the main stadium in addition to the Sydney Sports Ground, North Sydney Olympic Pool and Henson Park with an estimated 40,000 spectators attending the opening ceremony. Due to the start of the Second World War, the games weren’t held again until 1950. The poster features an illustration of an athlete holding a discus with the Union Jack flag behind him – marking the 150th anniversary of British settlement – an important event at the time for both British and Australians alike. 1958 The Red Dragon, the iconic symbol of Wales, makes an appearance on the 1958 poster. In 1958, the Welsh capital of Cardiff hosted the second occurrence of the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. 1,130 athletes and 28 officials from 35 Commonwealth Nations were sent to compete from July 18th – 26th 1958. Countries and dependencies including Singapore, Ghana, Kenya and Isle of Man won medals for the first time. The British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom was the first time the Queens Baton Relay (a similar ceremony to the Olympic torch relay) was introduced and has been conduced as a prelude to each and every British Empire and Commonwealth Games every since. The poster features a javelin thrower in front of an outline of Wales with the Irish Sea surrounding it. A small red dragon, the national emblem, is also present. The presence of the note at the bottom of the poster highlights most spectators will commute from other parts of Wales, including Cardiff Airport, and other towns from around the British Isles to Cardiff. 1962 The Commonwealth starts to incorporate scenery into posters in 1962. The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia between November 22nd and December 1st. The main athletic events were held at the Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat with aquatic events held at the Beatty Park in North Perth. The poster is printed in full colour and features a bird’s eye view of the Western Australian coastline where Perth meets the Indian Ocean. 1970 An official logo was created for the 1970s games held in Edinburgh, Scotland. The 1970 British Commonwealth Games were hosted in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh from July 16th – 25th. The 1970s was a significant year for the Commonwealth Games; the games took on the brand of the British Commonwealth Games and the first time the games were hosted in Scotland. As the Commonwealth Games continued on in the 1970s, imperial measurement units were changed to m