Which US golfer won the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998?

Golf Roundup: Gary Player to get Lifetime Achievement Award Golf Roundup: Gary Player to get Lifetime Achievement Award Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange The SportsXchange• Pin it Share Gary Player of South Africa, considered by most observers be the greatest international golfer of all time, will become the 10th recipient of the PGA Tour's Lifetime Achievement Award. He will be honored on May 9 at the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra, Fla. "Golf has allowed me to live a truly blessed life, and I have tried my best to give something back to the sport," said Player, who is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. "Being recognized with true gentlemen of the sport like Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson and Jack Nicklaus is humbling, and I will continue to help promote and support this wonderful game until the day I die." The 76-year-old Player claimed 165 titles around the world during his career, including 24 on the PGA Tour, among them nine major championships. He is one of five players to capture the career Grand Slam, the others being Sarazen, Nicklaus, Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods. In 1961, he came the first international player to capture the Masters. "When I first arrived in America, I was not sure how I would be received as a foreign-born player, but the PGA Tour and the American fans were absolutely fantastic and made me feel like one of their own," Player recalled. "It is difficult to put into words what that meant to me and my family, and I will always be thankful for the love and support I have received from this great country." Player estimates that he has traveled more than 15 million miles in his career. Other winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award include Sarazen, Nicklaus, Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Jack Burke Jr., Pete Dye, Deane Beaman and President George H.W. Bush. --Davis Love III missed out on his last chance to make it into the field for the Masters this week when he withdrew before the Shell Houston Open because of a cracked rib he sustained the previous week in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The U.S. Ryder Cup captain withdrew before the final round of Bay Hill a week earlier after being injured hitting out of a buried lie in a bunker during the third round. "And I am out with a cracked rib, hopefully not too long," Love posted in a note to his followers on Twitter after seeing a doctor and having a bone scan, which disclosed the crack. Love also tweeted congratulations to Tiger Woods, who figures to be on the U.S. team at Medinah in October, for winning at Bay Hill, and to Fred Couples, for winning on the Champions Tour. After failing to qualify for the Masters for three consecutive years, Love last year made it back to Augusta National, where he finished second in 1995 and 1999. --Liselotte Neumann of Sweden has been selected as captain of the European team for the Solheim Cup matches, scheduled for Aug. 13-18, 2013 at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. Previously, Meg Mallon was named captain of the United States team. "This event has always been very special for women's golf, and it brings back wonderful memories of my years on the team," said the 45-year-old Neumann, who played in six Solheim Cups. "I want to thank the selection committee and the players for placing their trust in me, and I look forward to the challenge of defending the title on U.S. soil next year." Annika Sorenstam, also from Sweden, was the first choice of the Ladies European Tour to captain the Euro team, but she turned down the invitation because of other commitments and said she hoped Neumann would be selected. Neumann claimed 27 titles around the world during her 24-year career, including the 1988 U.S. Women's Open at Baltimore Country Club and the 1994 Women's British Open at Woburn Golf and Country Club in Milton Keyes, England. She was selected the LPGA Tour's Rookie of the Year in 1998, and in 2006 she partnered with Sorenstam to capture the Women's World Cup of Golf for Sweden at Gary Player Golf Club in Sun City, South Arica. The U.S. leads the Solheim Cup, 8-4, and never has lost on home soil, but the Europea


Gamba is Italian for which part of the body?

How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock.  Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small talk, the necessity of knowing body part vocabulary pops at the most unexpected times. Besides the typical doctor situation, it comes up in many Italian proverbs, when describing physical characteristics of a person, and in famous children’s songs . Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Below you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in the singular form along with examples to demonstrate the various ways to use your newfound vocabulary in real life. ankle continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge When you change some of the body parts from the singular into the plural form, they might seem strange at first because they don’t follow the regular rules of the ending of a feminine, plural word ending in the letter -e or a masculine, plural word ending in the letter -i. Per esempio: –  L’orecchio (ear) becomes le orecchie (ears) – Il braccio (arm) becomes le braccia (arms) – Il dito (finger) becomes le dita (fingers) – Il ginocchio (knee) becomes le ginocchia (knees) Esempi: Mi fa male lo stomaco. - My stomach hurts. Ho mal di testa. - I have a headache. Ho la testa altrove. - My head is somewhere else; I’m not focused. Siamo nelle tue mani. - We’re in your hands; We’re trusting you. L’hai visto? Ha gli addominali a tartaruga! - Did you see him? He has six-pack abs! Devo farmi le unghie. - I need to do my nails; I need to get a manicure. Sei così rosso in viso! - You’re so red in the face!; You’re blushing. Ho un ginocchio messo male. - I have a bad knee. Finally, here are a few of my favorite proverbs with body parts: Alzarsi con il piede sbagliato – To get up with the wrong foot; idiomatic meaning: to get up on the wrong side of the bed Stamattina, mi sono svegliato/a con il piede sbagliato e finora ho avuto una giornataccia! - This morning I got up with the wrong foot and since then I’ve had such a bad day! Non avere peli sulla lingua – To have no hairs on the tongue; idiomatic meaning: to speak frankly Lui sempre dice cose sprezzanti, non ha davvero peli sulla lingua! - He always says rude things, he truly doesn’t have any hair on the tongue! Essere una persona in gamba/essere in gamba – To be a person in leg; idiomatic meaning: to be a really great, upstanding person Lei mi ha sempre aiutato, è veramente una persona in gamba. – She’s always helped me, she’s really a good person.


A ‘what’ Republic is a politically unstable country that is economically dependent on a single export commodity, and is usually governed by a dictator or the armed forces?

Banana republic - definition of banana republic by The Free Dictionary Banana republic - definition of banana republic by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/banana+republic Related to banana republic: gap , Zara banana republic n. A small country that is economically dependent on a single export commodity, such as bananas, and is typically governed by a dictator or the armed forces. banana republic n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) derogatory a small country, esp in Central America, that is politically unstable and has an economy dominated by foreign interest, usually dependent on one export, such as bananas banan′a repub`lic any small nation in the tropics whose economy is largely dependent on fruit exports. [1930–35] banana republic A small country with an economy that is highly dependent on a single crop or resource, and is often ruled by a dictator or miltary junta. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. banana republic - a small country (especially in Central America) that is politically unstable and whose economy is dominated by foreign companies and depends on one export (such as bananas) country , land , state - the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries" Translations


What is the name of the television character who hosts the UK show ‘Celebrity Juice’?

Celebrity Juice - ITV2 Panel Show - British Comedy Guide A comedy panel show described by ITV2 as " Have I Got News For You meets Heat magazine." The programme sees Keith Lemon ( Leigh Francis ) guiding two teams of celebrities in a never-ending selection of surreal and bizarre games - often with the intention of their jovially humiliation. Originally satirising the world of fame and celebrity with rounds dedicated to the showbiz news of the week, the series now focuses on weird, wonderful - and at times, disgusting - games and challenges, with a bit of showbiz general knowledge thrown in. The teams are normally captained by Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby , affectionately known to Keith as 'Nostrils' and 'Holly Willoughbooby', respectively. TV chef Gino D'Acampo is a regular guest player.


In the children’s fairy tale, what was Cinderella’s carriage before it was changed by the Fairy Godmother?

Cinderella Kids Story | Fairy Tales Bedtime Stories for Kids - YouTube Cinderella Kids Story | Fairy Tales Bedtime Stories for Kids Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 15, 2014 Kids Story CINDERELLA is #2nd bedtime story for kids in our Youtube channel. Links to our fairy tales and kids stories here: 1- Little Red Riding Hood : https://youtu.be/RT-EwqgHqCk 4- Bremen Town Musicians : https://youtu.be/K5gr-A03RFM 5- Snow White : https://youtu.be/payHOUiOuxQ 6- The Little Mermaid : https://youtu.be/pf_xz7GFCHw 7- Snow Queen : https://youtu.be/-Rkb88fPMd8 11- Beauty and the Beast : https://youtu.be/fkCPEujxTho 12- Alice in Wonderland : https://youtu.be/8AaPHUYMnW8 14- Hansel and Gretel : https://youtu.be/jfg-CYLs9_s 15- Aladdin and the Magic Lamp : https://youtu.be/w5Ga-iHRaPM 16- Puss in Boots : https://youtu.be/C6O9Af_SsnI 17- The Little Match Girl : https://youtu.be/LRjeVRpFRuM SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel NOW for FREE ! Click here : http://goo.gl/bTseSb and follow our next stories for kids. CINDERELLA - Details : Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper, (French: Cendrillon, ou La petite Pantoufle de Verre, Italian: Cenerentola, German: Aschenputtel) is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world.[1][2] The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances, that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. The oldest documented version comes from China, and the oldest European version from Italy. The most popular version was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé in 1697,[3] and later by the Brothers Grimm in their folk tale collection Grimms' Fairy Tales. CINDERELLA - PLOT : Once upon a time, there was a wealthy widower who married a proud, widowed and haughty woman as his second wife. She had two daughters, who were equally vain and selfish. By his first wife, he'd had a beautiful young daughter, a girl of unparalleled goodness and sweet temper. The stepmother and her daughters forced the first daughter into servitude, where she was made to work day and night doing menial chores. After the girl's chores were done for the day, she would retire to the barren and cold room given to her, and would curl up near the fireplace in an effort to stay warm. She would often arise covered in cinders, giving rise to the mocking nickname "Cinderella" by her stepsisters. Cinderella bore the abuse patiently and dared not tell her father, since his 2nd wife controlled him entirely. One day, the Prince invited all the young ladies in the land to a ball, planning to choose a wife from amongst them. The two stepsisters gleefully planned their wardrobes for the ball, and taunted Cinderella by telling her that maids were not invited to the ball. As the sisters departed to the ball, Cinderella cried in despair. Her Fairy Godmother magically appeared and immediately began to transform Cinderella from house servant to the young lady she was by birth, all in the effort to get Cinderella to the ball. She turned a pumpkin into a golden carriage, mice into horses, a rat into a coachman, and lizards into footmen. She then turned Cinderella's rags into a beautiful jeweled gown, complete with a delicate pair of glass slippers. The Godmother told her to enjoy the ball, but warned that she had to return before midnight, when the spells would be broken. At the ball, the entire court was entranced by Cinderella, especially the Prince. At this first ball, Cinderella remembers to leave before midnight. Back home, Cinderella graciously thanked her Godmother. She then greeted the stepsisters, who had not recognized her earlier and talked of nothing but the beautiful girl at the ball...... For more info about "Cinderella"


What is the name of the girlfriend of fictional cartoon character Popeye?

Popeye Characters | HOW TO DRAW POPEYE | CANDY CIGARETTES | VIDEO GAME | POPEYE COSTUMES Popeye is a tough, hard fightin' sailor with a heart of gold. By his side is Olive Oyl, his fickle girlfriend who needs to be saved by Popeye on a regular basis. Bluto is Popeye's foil, business competitor, sometimes partner, and challenger for Olive's affection. Rounding out the cast is the baby Swee' Pea, Popeye's father Pappy, and even a magic dog, Eugene the Jeep! Just watch out for the Sea Hag and Alice the Goon, the two scariest wenches of the sea! List of Popeye Characters: Popeye Popeye is a kind and loyal boyfriend to Olive Oyl, and sometimes surrogate father to Swee' Pea. Popeye eats spinach to gain super-strength. Yes, Popeye certainly knows how to throw a punch or two. But he only starts fighting when he's pushed too far. Popeye will often say "that's all I can stands and I can't stands no more!" before he is forced to fight. After Popeye eats spinach, his enemies do not stand a chance. Popeye has thinning hair, a squinty eye, and huge forearms. Olive Oyl Olive Oyl is Popeye's sometime girlfriend. As well, she often hires Popeye and Bluto to do jobs for her, such as move furniture. Although she is quite smitten with Popeye, she is often quite disloyal, showing affection for Bluto - up until the point Bluto acts like a cad and Popeye must step in to set things straight. Olive Oyl is very skinny and has quite a shrill voice. Bluto Bluto, also known as Brutus, is a sometimes friend and business partner of Popeye's - but by the end of a cartoon, he's usually revealed as Popeye's enemy, competing for the attention of the fickle Olive Oyl. Bluto often manhandles Olive Oyl, necessitating her being saved by Popeye. Popeye is brawny and has a thick beard. Wimpy Wimpy, more formally known as J. Wellington Wimpy, is notoriously thrifty but loves to eat and do things that cost money. He often says "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today". This parsimony doesn't just apply to hamburgers - Wimpy tries to get it all for free. Despite this, when Popeye and Bluto are business competitors, they always seek Wimpy's patronage. Wimpy wears a bowler hat and is rotund in stature. Swee'Pea Swee'Pea, or Sweet Pee, is a baby that Olive Oyl and Popeye often look after. When Popeye is charged with babysitting Swee' Pea, calamity usually ensues - often Popeye will lose Swee' Pea and have to set about finding him. Pappy thinks Popeye is too soft on baby Swee' Pea. Pappy Poopdeck Pappy, better known as simply Pappy, is Popeye's father. Pappy is a troublemaker, and often winds up in situations where Popeye has to rescue him. Pappy believes that Popeye has gone soft, by not using corporal punishment in raising Swee' Pea, or relying on bunk like pyschology. Pappy looks like an older version of Popeye. Sea Hag The Sea Hag is Popeye's most notable enemy. The Sea Hag often sets her sights romantically on Popeye - and threatens to kill or otherwise destroy him when he rejects her advances. A true "wicked witch", the Sea Hag is basically a rotten woman who does bad things - she isn't above theft and attempted murder, for whatever the reason. The Sea Hag has a hairy chin, is quite skinny, and has a vulture sidekick named Bernard. Alice the Goon Alice the Goon lived on Goon Island and was original a henchwoman for the Sea Hag. When Alice (or any other goon) speaks, it sounds like gibberish - no one except Wimpy understands. Alice eventually became a nanny for Swee' Pea. Alice is over eight feet tall and has a very big nose. She is quite scary looking. Eugene the Jeep Eugene the Jeep is Popeye's magic dog. Eugene isn't actually a dog, but a magical creature from beyond - but he is for all intents and purposes a magic canine. Eugene is from the "4th dimension", which explains his magic powers and his ability to teleport from place to place. Eugene is yellow with spots and has a long nose. Interestingly, the Chrysler Jeep vehicle may have been named after Eugene (because the vehicles can travel anywhere, much like Eugene). Popeye Collectibles For Sale...


What is the title of the 1973 non-fiction book by Joseph Wambaugh which chronicles the kidnapping of two plainclothes LAPD officers by a pair of criminals?

The Onion Field - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos The Onion Field NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE Jump to: navigation , search This article is about Joseph Wambaugh 's book, and the events it describes. For the film adaptation, see The Onion Field (film) . The Onion Field 9780440066927 The Onion Field is a 1973 nonfiction book by Joseph Wambaugh , a sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department , chronicling the kidnapping of two plainclothes LAPD officers by a pair of criminals during an evening traffic stop and the subsequent murder of Officer Ian James Campbell. It was one of the most influential murder cases in U.S. history, as it forced the Los Angeles Police Department and other large municipalities to change some of their police tactics in the field. Contents Crime[ edit ] On the night of March 9, 1963, LAPD officers Ian Campbell (age 31) and Karl Hettinger (age 28), both former Marines, were riding in an unmarked "felony" car. They pulled over a 1946 Ford coupe containing two suspicious-looking men at the corner of Carlos Avenue and Gower Street in Hollywood . [2] [3] The two men, Gregory Ulas Powell (age 30) and Jimmy Lee Smith (a.k.a. "Jimmy Youngblood", age 32), had recently committed a string of robberies, and "each had a pistol tucked into his trousers." [2] Powell, the driver, pulled a gun on Campbell, who "calmly told his partner, 'He has a gun in my back. Give him your gun.'" The two officers were then forced into Powell's car and, within 30 seconds after the traffic stop began, were driven north from Los Angeles on Route 99, to an onion field near Bakersfield , where Campbell was fatally shot. [2] Hettinger was able to escape, running nearly four miles to reach a farmhouse. [3] The killing occurred primarily because Powell assumed that the kidnapping of the officers alone already constituted a capital crime under the state's Little Lindbergh Law . However, Powell's interpretation was incorrect. Under the Little Lindbergh Law kidnapping became a capital crime only if the victim were harmed or if a ransom were demanded. (Today, kidnapping in California , where there is bodily harm short of death, is punishable either by imprisonment for 25 years to life, or by life imprisonment without the possibility of parole .[ citation needed ]) Aftermath[ edit ] In April 1982, following the release from prison of Powell's accomplice, Jimmy Lee Smith, Valerie Campbell, daughter of the slain Officer Ian Campbell, contacted John Mancino, founder of Citizens for Truth, an organization that had recently led a successful petition effort to rescind the parole date of convicted assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, killer of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy. Mancino drafted a petition to have Powell's scheduled release rescinded and with Valerie Campbell's help collected 31,500 signatures in three-and-a-half weeks, which were submitted to the California Board of Prison Terms, along with several thousand letters. The parole board then held a hearing and eventually rescinded Powell's release date. Following this, Powell's attorney was successful in convincing Solano County Superior Court Judge, Ellis Randall, to order Powell's release from prison in ten days, ruling that Citizens for Truth's public outcry was the sole reason Powell's release was rescinded, which at the time was legally improper. Valerie Campbell then joined Citizens for Truth's representatives, John Mancino and Dr. Howard Garber, along with the group's attorneys, in filing a legal brief in the First District Court of Appeals in San Francisco, demanding that Powell remain in prison. The group prevailed both at the appeals court and the California Supreme Court, thereby leading to Powell's spending the rest of his life in prison where he died in 2012. On August 10, 2012, the intersection of Carlos Avenue and Gower Street in Hollywood, the site of the officers' abduction, was named “Ian Campbell Square” in honor of the slain officer. Additionally, a section of the Hollywood Freeway ( California State Route 101 ) in Hollywood, from Hollywood Boulevard to


What is the title of the 1984 UB40 single, originally recorded by Eric Donaldson in 1971?

Eric Donaldson on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography Reggae artist Eric Donaldson was born in Kent Village, Jamaica, on June 11, 1947, and launched his music career in 1964 when he recorded some tracks for Studio One in Kingston, which have remained unreleased. Shortly thereafter, Donaldson formed the vocal outfit the West Indians along with Leslie Burke and Hector Brooks. The group hooked up with producer J.J. Johnson, who helped guide the group to a hit in 1968, "Right on Time," before recording for Lee Perry a year later; they changed their name to the Killowatts shortly thereafter. But the name change failed to ignite the group's career and they eventually split up after such obscure releases as Slot Machine and Real Cool Operator. Donaldson decided to continue to pursue music on his own, which led to him submitting an original composition, "Cherry Oh Baby," to the Festival Song Competition in 1971. The song took the top spot at the competition, eventually being issued as single and becoming a local hit. The song would reach a wider audience when it was covered by rock artists, including the Rolling Stones (on their 1976 Black and Blue release) and UB40 (1983's Labour of Love). Donaldson continued to issue albums -- including such releases as Miserable Woman (1972), What a Festival (1973), and Freedom Street (1977) -- among others, and has taken the top spot at subsequent Festival Song Competition's as well in 1977, 1978, 1984, and 1993. Donaldson runs the Cherry Oh Baby Go-Go Bar in his hometown of Kent Village. ~ Greg Prato Top Albums


Which British actor played the role of Odysseus in the 2004 film ‘Troy’?

Homer's 'Odyssey' Adaptation: 6 Actors Who Would Be Perfect As Odysseus | Contactmusic.com Homer's 'Odyssey' Adaptation: 6 Actors Who Would Be Perfect... Homer's 'Odyssey' Adaptation: 6 Actors Who Would Be Perfect As Odysseus Sean Bean Henry Cavill Gerard Butler Jason Statham Ioan Gruffudd Hugh Jackman Ben Affleck Francis Lawrence Homer's 'Odyssey' will be adapted into a movie by the team behind 'The Hunger Games' trilogy. We asked a group of Classics students which actor would play Odysseus in their ideal film and selected the top six choices. Homer's Odyssey finally has the epic (pun more definitely intended) directing, writing and producing team it deserves. Fresh from working on The Hunger Games trilogy, Francis Lawrence is set to direct, Peter Craig to write and Nina Jacobson to produce the upcoming film. Sean Bean was top of the list of ideal actors to play Odysseus. Read More: Sean Bean Cast In New ITV Drama The Frankenstein Chronicles. Lawrence has directed the past three instalments of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Mockingjay: Part 1 and the upcoming Mockingjay: Part 2. Craig has co-written the two Mockingjay instalments and is also known for The Town, starring Ben Affleck . Jacobson, who owns Color Force productions, has been with the Hunger Games since the beginning and has also previously worked on such films as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and One Day.  Lionsgate are the studios behind the upcoming adaptation of the Odyssey and the project is reportedly on fast track, according to Deadline . Production is set to begin early next year.  The Odyssey, composed by Homer in the 8th century BCE, centres on the journey of Odysseus after the Trojan War. Odysseus takes a decade to return to his kingdom of Ithaca and to his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus. Along the way he encounters aggressive suitors intent on seducing his wife, one-eyed Cyclopes, drugged up lotus-eaters, a six-headed monster called Scylla and the deadly whirlpool, Charybdis - amongst many, many others.  This writer, as a Classics student, couldn't be more excited about the prospect of an Odyssey adaptation which might actually match the scale of Homer's epic poem. Although the cast of the upcoming adaptation are yet to be announced, I did some polling of a group of Classics postgraduate students and they revealed who their ideal Odysseus would be.  Sean Bean: The 55-year-old actor would be reprising the role as he previously played Odysseus in the 2004 movie Troy. Bean is no stranger to period dramas and fantasy as his other film and television credits include Sharpe, Lord of the Rings and Troy. He is most definitely at the top of most Classicists' lists to be Odysseus.  Henry Cavill : Odysseus was something of a heartbreaker - even loving and leaving the goddess Calypso - and Cavill, with his dashing good looks and toned physique, certainly has the physical credentials for the role. The 31-year-old British actor has previously taken on another mythical hero, Theseus, in the 2011 film, Immortals. Henry Cavill has played another mythical hero, Theseus. Hugh Jackman : The Wolverine actor is a fan favourite and is of the right age for Odysseus, who has been at war and trooping around the Mediterranean for twenty years by the time he returns home to Ithaca. Not only is he handsome and rugged, he's also a clever chap, ideal for Odysseus who is notoriously 'resourceful', 'cunning' and 'wise'.  Hugh Jackman - rugged, handsome and clever. Is he the ideal Odysseus? Read More: Hugh Jackman Confirms New Wolverine Movie Will Be His Last. Jason Statham : Odysseus is one of the first action heroes and Statham has certainly proved he can fight off any manner of monster as we have seen from his roles in The Expendables, The Mechanic and Transporter. We're not too sure about that strong London accent though... Jason Stathamwas named as ideal actors for Odysseus. Ioan Gruffudd : The 41-year-old Welsh actor is definitely classically trained, having studied at RADA, which seems appropriate for anyone playing a preeminent classical figure. He's well known for his roles


In the human body, what is the slight projection at the front of the throat, formed by the largest cartilage of the larynx, commonly known as?

Structure of the Respiratory System - Human Physiology Structure of the Respiratory System Last Updated on Sun, 11 Sep 2016 | Human Physiology Gas exchange in the lungs occurs across an estimated 300 million tiny (0.25 to 0.50 mm in diameter) air sacs , known as alveoli. Their enormous number provides a large surface area (60 to 80 square meters, or about 760 square feet) for diffusion of gases . The diffusion rate is further increased by the fact that each alveolus is only one cell-layer thick, so that the total "air-blood barrier" is only two cells across (an alveolar cell and a capillary endothelial cell), or about 2 |im. This is an average distance because there are two types of cells in the alveolar wall , type I and type II, and the type II alveolar cells are thicker than the type I cells (fig. 16.1). Where the basement membranes of capillary en-dothelial cells fuse with those of type I alveolar cells , the diffusion distance can be as small as 0.3 |im (fig. 16.2), which is about 1/100th the width of a human hair. Alveoli are polyhedral in shape and are usually clustered, like the units of a honeycomb. Air within one member of a cluster can enter other members through tiny pores (fig. 16.3). These clusters of alveoli usually occur at the ends of respiratory bronchioles , the very thin air tubes that end blindly in alveolar sacs. Individual alveoli also occur as separate outpouchings along the length of respiratory bronchioles . Although the distance between each respiratory bronchiole and its terminal alveoli is only about 0.5 mm, these units together constitute most of the mass of the lungs. The air passages of the respiratory system are divided into two functional zones. The respiratory zone is the region where gas exchange occurs, and it therefore includes the respiratory bronchioles (because they contain separate outpouchings of alveoli) ■ Figure 16.2 An electron micrograph of a capillary within the alveolar wall. Notice the short distance separating the alveolar space on one side (left, in this figure) from the capillary. (EP = epithelial cell of alveolus; RBC = red blood cell; BM = basement membrane; IS = interstitial connective tissue.) and the terminal alveolar sacs. The conducting zone includes all of the anatomical structures through which air passes before reaching the respiratory zone (fig. 16.4; see also fig. 16.21). Air enters the respiratory bronchioles from terminal bronchioles, which are narrow airways formed from many successive divisions of the right and left primary bronchi. These two large air passages, in turn, are continuous with the trachea, or windpipe, which is located in the neck in front of the esophagus (a muscular tube that carries food to the stomach). The trachea is a sturdy tube supported by rings of cartilage (fig. 16.5). Air enters the trachea from the pharynx, which is the cavity behind the palate that receives the contents of both the oral and nasal passages. In order for air to enter or leave the trachea and lungs, however, it must pass through a valvelike opening called the glottis between the vocal folds. The ventricular and vocal folds are part of the larynx, or voice box, which guards the entrance to the trachea (fig. 16.6). The projection at the front of the throat, commonly called the "Adam's apple," is formed by the largest cartilage of the larynx. ■ Figure 16.3 A scanning electron micrograph of lung tissue. (a) A small bronchiole passes between many alveoli. (b) The alveoli are seen under higher power, with an arrow indicating an alveolar pore through which air can pass from one alveolus to another. If the trachea becomes occluded through inflammation, excessive secretion, trauma, or aspiration of a foreign object, it may be necessary to create an emergency opening into this tube so that ventilation can still occur. A tracheotomy is the procedure of surgically opening the trachea, and a tracheostomy involves the insertion of a tube into the trachea to permit breathing and to keep the passageway open. A tracheotomy should be performed only by a competent physician becaus


In the 1974 film ‘Mr Majestyk’, what does the title character, played by Charles Bronson, grow on his farm?

Mr. Majestyk (1974) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him. Director: a list of 46 titles created 14 Apr 2011 a list of 22 titles created 12 Nov 2012 a list of 38 titles created 19 Dec 2013 a list of 24 titles created 27 Jul 2014 a list of 31 titles created 28 Jan 2015 Search for " Mr. Majestyk " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them. Director: Michael Winner John Deakin is being transported, as a prisoner, on a train with supplies and medicine to Fort Humboldt, Nevada. Director: Tom Gries In 1931 Canada, Yukon trapper Johnson has a feud with a dog owner who later retaliates by publicly accusing Johnson of murder and thus triggering a police manhunt in the wilderness. Director: Peter R. Hunt The adventures of a drifter turned illegal prize-fighter during the Depression Era in New Orleans. Director: Walter Hill A Los Angeles detective is sent to New York where he must solve a case involving an old Sicilian Mafia family feud. Director: Michael Winner A professional killer comes out ot retirement to investigate and avenge the brutal murder of an old friend. Director: J. Lee Thompson After Pardon Chato, a mestizo, kills a US marshal in self-defense, a posse pursues him, but as the white volunteers advance deep in Indian territory they become more prey than hunters, ... See full summary  » Director: Michael Winner A bush pilot is hired for $50,000 to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner. Director: Tom Gries A New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife is murdered by street punks in which he randomly goes out and kills would-be muggers on the mean streets after dark. Director: Michael Winner Abner Procane, top L.A. burglar, finds that somebody stole his plans for next ambitious heist. He hires Raymond St. Ives, crime books writer, to negotiate the return of those documents. Director: J. Lee Thompson A LAPD detective is on the trail of a very handsome young man who had been seducing and slashing many young women to death. Director: J. Lee Thompson Architect Paul Kersey once again becomes a vigilante when he tries to find the five street punks who murdered his daughter and housekeeper, this time on the dark streets of Los Angeles. Director: Michael Winner Edit Storyline Vietnam veteran Vince Majestyk just wants to grow his watermelons and live in peace on his farm. But the local mob boss has different ideas. When his workers are threatened Mr. Majestyk decides to lend them a hand but then the wrath of the mob is turned onto Mr. Majestyk himself. The poor mobsters don't stand a chance. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk> He didn't want to be hero... until the day they pushed him too far. See more  » Genres: 17 July 1974 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Das Gesetz bin ich See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The main villain's name in this film is Frank Renda. Frank Renda is also the name of the main villain in Elmore Leonard's earlier Western novel, Escape From Five Shadows. See more » Goofs Just prior to the big chase in which the Ford truck does all of the big jumps, Majestyk pulls the truck into the driveway and parks in front of the house. He then unhooks the trailer and leaves it behind the truck. When he runs out of the house and jumps into the back of the truck as the woman drives it away, the truck is facing the other direction and the trailer is not in sight. See more » Quotes Bobby Kopas : It ain't sunk into that thick brain of yours yet. See, everything goes a lot easier and a lot less trouble when you're doing business with me. You understa


In British slang, which vegetable is the name of the snippets of cloth appropriated by a tailor from a customer’s material?

Cabbage | Define Cabbage at Dictionary.com C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old French cabas theft Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for cabbage Expand n. mid-15c., caboge, from Middle French caboche "head" (in dialect, "cabbage"), from Old French caboce "head," a diminutive from Latin caput "head" (see capitulum ). Introduced to Canada 1541 by Jacques Cartier on his third voyage. First written record of it in U.S. is 1660s. The decline of "ch" to "j" in the unaccented final syllable parallels the common pronunciation of spinach, sandwich, Greenwich, etc. The comparison of a head of cabbage to the head of a person (usually disparaging to the latter) is at least as old as Old French cabus "(head of) cabbage; nitwit, blockhead," from Italian cappuccio, diminutive of capo. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Slang definitions & phrases for cabbage Expand


Which word is said to be used by actors to simulate conversion?

Rhubarb | Define Rhubarb at Dictionary.com rhubarb noun 1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Rheum, of the buckwheat family, as R. officinale, having a medicinal rhizome, and R. rhabarbarum, having edible leafstalks. 2. the rhizome of any medicinal species of this plant, forming a combined cathartic and astringent. 3. the edible, fleshy leafstalks of R. rhabarbarum, used in making pies, preserves, etc. 4. Slang. a quarrel or squabble. Origin of rhubarb 1350-1400; Middle English rubarb, reubarb < Old French r(e)ubarbe < Medieval Latin reubarbarum < Greek rhéon bárbaron foreign rhubarb Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for rhubarb Expand Historical Examples Fruit-trees will not thrive; but black and red currants and rhubarb are grown, the last-named doing excellently. Lady Bountiful George A. Birmingham The soil for rhubarb should be deep, and there is little danger of having it too rich. The Circuit Riders R. C. FitzPatrick If the other method is preferred, cook the rhubarb with the water until it is soft and then add the sugar. Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences It was only to be had from the druggists as you nowadays buy an ounce of rhubarb. The New North Agnes Deans Cameron British Dictionary definitions for rhubarb Expand noun 1. any of several temperate and subtropical plants of the polygonaceous genus Rheum, esp R. rhaponticum (common garden rhubarb), which has long green and red acid-tasting edible leafstalks, usually eaten sweetened and cooked 2. the leafstalks of this plant 3. a related plant, Rheum officinale, of central Asia, having a bitter-tasting underground stem that can be dried and used medicinally as a laxative or astringent 4. (US & Canadian, slang) a heated discussion or quarrel 5. the noise made by actors to simulate conversation, esp by repeating the word rhubarb at random verb to simulate conversation, esp by repeating the word rhubarb at random Word Origin C14: from Old French reubarbe, from Medieval Latin reubarbum, probably a variant of rha barbarum barbarian rhubarb, from rha rhubarb (from Greek, perhaps from Rha ancient name of the Volga) + Latin barbarus barbarian Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for rhubarb Expand n. late 14c., from Old French rubarbe, from Medieval Latin rheubarbarum, from Greek rha barbaron "foreign rhubarb," from rha "rhubarb," perhaps ultimately from a source akin to Persian rewend "rhubarb" (associated in Greek with Rha, ancient Scythian name of the River Volga) + barbaron, neuter of barbaros "foreign" (see barbarian ). Grown in China and Tibet, it was imported into ancient Europe by way of Russia. Spelling altered in Medieval Latin by association with rheum. European native species so called from 1640s. Baseball slang meaning "loud squabble on the field" is from 1938, of unknown origin, said to have been first used by broadcaster Garry Schumacher. Perhaps connected with use of rhubarb as a word repeated by stage actors to give the impression of hubbub or conversation (attested from 1934). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Slang definitions & phrases for rhubarb Expand


Which member of the band Take That has a twin brother named Justin?

Jason Orange - IMDb IMDb Soundtrack | Actor Member of Take That-one of the most successful british bands of all time. Has a twin brother named Justin who works as a DJ in the Manchester area. Has 5 brothers total. Parents divorced when he was young. Used to make appearanced on the Britsh show "The Hitman and Her". Has stayed out of the music industry since the Take That split. See full bio » Born: a list of 100 people created 04 Jan 2013 a list of 101 people created 21 Apr 2013 a list of 81 people created 19 Aug 2013 a list of 68 people created 13 Apr 2014 a list of 74 people created 20 May 2014 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Jason Orange's work have you seen? User Polls - Paul Burrell (2016) ... (writer: "Patience" - uncredited) - Tamara Beckwith (2016) ... (writer: "Rule the World" - uncredited)   Coronation Street (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2015) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) - Episode #1.8693 (2015) ... (writer: "Greatest Day" - uncredited) - Episode #1.8692 (2015) ... (performer: "Greatest Day" - uncredited) / (writer: "Greatest Day" - uncredited)   Dancing on Ice (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2014) (writer - 2 episodes, 2014) - Week 1: The Skate-Off (2014) ... (performer: "Patience" - uncredited) / (writer: "Patience" - uncredited) - Week 1 (2014) ... (performer: "Patience" - uncredited) / (writer: "Patience" - uncredited)   The X Factor (TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes, 2008 - 2012) (performer - 1 episode, 2008) - Live Final (2012) ... (writer: "Rule the World" - uncredited) - Live Show 1 (2012) ... (writer: "Rule the World" - uncredited) - Episode #5.23 (2008) ... (performer: "Greatest Day" - uncredited) - Auditions 1 (2008) ... (writer: "Rule The World", "Patience" - uncredited)  2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - Episode #20.47 (2011) ... (writer: "5 O'clock" - uncredited)  2011 X-Men: First Class (writer: "Love Love" - as Orange)  2010 Dragons' Den (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - What Happened Next: Duncan Bannatyne (2010) ... (writer: "Who'd Have Known" - uncredited)   Live from Studio Five (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 2010) - Episode #1.137 (2010) ... (performer: "Shine", "Patience", "Rule the World") / (writer: "Shine", "Patience", "Rule the World")


In the human body, and Infantile Haemangioma is better known by what name?

Hepatic Hemangioma: Get the Facts on Symptoms What is the treatment for hepatic hemangioma? What is a hepatic hemangioma? Hepatic hemangiomas are thought to be present in as many as 7% of healthy people. Hemangiomas are four to six times more common in women than in men. Female hormones may promote the formation and growth of hemangiomas. Hemangiomas, although referred to as tumors, are not malignant and do not become cancerous. Hemangiomas are not unique to the liver and can occur almost anywhere in the body. What are the symptoms of a hepatic hemangioma? Hemangiomas usually are small, measuring only a quarter inch in diameter, but they can be several inches in diameter or even larger. The vast majority of hemangiomas of the liver never cause symptoms or health problems.  Most hepatic hemangiomas are discovered incidentally at the time of testing for unrelated medical problems, most commonly with ultrasound imaging or CT ( computerized tomography ) scanning of the abdomen. Very large hemangiomas can cause symptoms, especially if they are positioned near other organs. Pain , nausea , or enlargement of the liver can occur. Rarely, larger hemangiomas can rupture, causing severe pain and bleeding into the abdomen that may be severe or even life threatening. How is the diagnosis of a hepatic hemangioma made? Share Your Story When a hemangioma is suspected, the challenge for the health care professional, is to be sure that it is in fact a hemangioma and not another type of tumor , particularly a malignant one. With specialized tests, however, doctors can reassure patients that the tumor is with little doubt a hemangioma. Such special testing may include scintigraphy (using a tiny amount of a radioactive substance to identify the hemangioma), CT scanning, or MRI ( magnetic resonance imaging ). In general, a biopsy of suspected hemangiomas is avoided because of their benign nature and the potential risk of bleeding from the biopsy. What is the treatment for hepatic hemangioma?


‘An Ideal ‘what’ is an 1895 play by Oscar Wilde?

[1895] - An Ideal Husband - Oscar Wilde - YouTube [1895] - An Ideal Husband - Oscar Wilde Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 28, 2013 http://www.altrimentipresente.blogspo... With bright and sparkling dialogues, slogans provocative witty and transgressive, Wilde follows masterfully British high society' situations of his time that he knew very well. An Ideal Husband play of a trio called "Society Dramas" which includes Lady Windermere's Fan and A Woman of No Importance. """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" " Weak? Oh, I am sick of hearing that phrase. Sick of using it about others. Weak? Do you really think, Arthur, that it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations that it requires strength, strength and courage, to yield to. To stake all one's life on a single moment, to risk everything on one throw, whether the stake be power or pleasure, I care not -- there is no weakness in that. There is a horrible, a terrible courage. I had that courage." .... """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""


How old was British monarch Queen Victoria when she came to the throne?

Facts about Queen Victoria for kids Back to the top Who were Victoria's parents? Victoria was the only child of Prince Edward (Duke of Kent) and Princess Victoria Mary Louisa of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Prince Edward (1767-1820) was the fourth son of King George lll. Find out more about Victoria's family tree. Did you know? Both Queen Elizabeth, the Queen today, and her consort (as her husband is known), the Duke of Edinburgh, are great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria. When was Queen Victoria born? Queen Victoria was born on the 24 May in 1819. Her father died eight months after she was born. Where was Queen Victoria born? Victoria was born at Kensington Palace, London. Back to the top What name was Victoria christened as? Victoria was christened 'Alexandrina Victoria'. However, from birth she was formally addressed as Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria of Kent. Did you know? Back to the top When did Victoria become Queen? Queen Victoria came to the throne when she was only 18 years of age on June 20, 1837. Her coronation was a year later on 28 June 1838. Back to the top Who did Queen Victoria marry? At the age of 21, Victoria married her cousin, Albert of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, a German Prince. They married on the 10th February 1840 at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace. Victoria had nine children, 40 grand-children and 37 great-grandchildren, scattered all over Europe. Most of Queen Victoria's children married into other royal families of Europe. Back to the top How long exactly did Queen Victoria reign? Queen Victoria reigned for exactly sixty-three years, seven months, and two days (June 20, 1837 - January 22, 1901). Queen Victoria is our longest ever serving monarch. Back to the top How old was Victoria when she inherited the throne? She inherited the throne at the age of eighteen, upon the death of her uncle William IV who had no legitimate children (children born to married parents).   Why did Queen Victoria wear black? Her husband Albert died in 1861 at the young age of 42. She mourned his death for almost 10 years. For the rest of her reign she wore black. Back to the top Where did Queen Victoria live? Queen Victoria had many homes. She lived in Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Osborne House (Isle of Wight) and Balmoral Castle.  Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live in Buckingham Palace. Did you know? Victoria was known as the "Grandmother of Europe" because many of her children and grandchildren married into the royal families of other European countries. What hobbies did Queen Victoria have? Queen Victoria loved singing and she enjoyed painting and drawing. She loved going to the opera. How did Britain change whilst Victoria was Queen? Whilst Victoria was Queen there was a tremendous change in the lives of British people: Britain became the most powerful country in the world, with the largest empire that had ever existed, ruling a quarter of the world's population. The number of people living in Britain more than doubled, causing a huge demand for food, clothes and housing. Factories and machines were built to meet this demand and new towns grew up, changing the landscape and the ways people lived and worked. Railways, originally built to transport goods, meant people could travel easily around the country for the first time. Queen Victoria survived seven assassination attempts When did Queen Victoria die? Queen Victoria died on 22 January, 1901 at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. She was 81. Queen Victoria was survived by 6 children, 40 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, including four future sovereigns of England: Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII and George VI.  Where is Queen Victoria buried? She is buried in a mausoleum at Frogmore, Windsor. Back to the top Who became the next King or Queen after Victoria? Queen Victoria was succeeded by her eldest son, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. He became King Edward VII.


Damper is a traditional soda bread originating in which country?

Damper. - Sourdough Damper. PaddyL 2008 October 6 I keep seeing recipes in Australian cookbooks for Damper.  At first I thought it was a sort of soda bread which would hardly be surprising with the number of Irish immigrants to your country, but now it appears to be more along the lines of the bannock baked by pioneers in Canada, and campers anywhere.  Why is it called Damper? Category:  lamp 2008 October 6 That is a good question Paddy, to which I have no answer! Traditionally, as I know it anyway, damper is made with self raising flour, water and salt (therefore it is basically a soda bread) and is either baked in a camp oven or just buried in the ash of a fire which has died right down. JohnD 2008 October 8 Bannocks are griddle breads...ie, baked on a griddle. Damper is baked in the actual fire, or more correctly, the ashes. This technique has no recorded equivalent in Euro-anglo baking. However it was widely done by Australias original people (aborigines), and became widespread as the colonists copied this technique, but used their (Irish) soda bread mix instead of the wild seed mix the kooris used....the Irish were not as racist as the English, and freely mixed with the kooris, and intermarried. This is why so many aborigines have Irish surnames....and the technique survived. Yep, the flames must be "damped" and hence..."Damper". The flue mechanism on a scotch wood-fired oven is similarly called a damper. So John what is a Scotch wood fired oven?  Just curious, if they are different from any other type. Are there any good sourdough damper recipes? Terri JohnD 2008 October 10 A Scotch w/f oven has a seperate firebox on the side which opens into the baking chamber.Previously all ovens were fired by burning wood directly on the sole (floor). This method is much cleaner and easier for the operators.It also has a damper or flue on the opposite side to the firebox, and the crown (ceiling) is specially shaped to make the flames return efficiently, and exit through the flue which opens to the chimney. It is a result of the industrial revolution of the 18-19th centuries, as the firebox is cast iron, as is the stock(doorway).The ovens are constructed of red brick. All bread was baked in these ovens until world war 2, and there were numerous ovens in cities and the country. Most of these ovens were puposely and cynically demolished by the bread monopolies which took over the trade in the 1950s, in order to destroy competition. The victory of Capital over Democracy.The rest were demolished because shiny electric and gas ovens were favoured, and realtors wanted all the space for new buildings......the ovens were usually in favourable locations (obviously) which are now office space. Scotch ovens (if u know how), bake beautiful bread, and because of their insulation are hugely energy efficient compared to elec or gas. There are rare ones still in operation. I reinstated them as an important cultural item in my "Natural Tucker ", "Firebrand" and Newrybar bakeries. My ex partner David Brown still makes beautiful bread in a version of one in the Firebrand bakery, ripponlea, Melbourne.The Natural Tucker oven has been allowed to collapse, and the Newrybar oven has been left to rot by the current owners. Millciti 2008 October 11 Thanks John, it is hard to believe that anyone could do that… Left to rot!!! What are they thinking!!! I really am interested in Bread History, and as someone who is trying to improve nutrition, took an interest in sourdough.  I believe that along with many other food preparation processes, most of us have taken the wrong direction in how we make our bread.  It is a sad fact that many of the modern conveniences of 21st century are probably going to shorten our life spans.  Many dietary problems could be fixed if people would go back to preparing and eating real foods. My husband and son are willing victims, err - participants in all my bread/food experiments.  Last month I lost my oven for 3 weeks after hurricane Ike came through the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"


What is the name of the alcoholic who runs a rag and bottle shop and lodging house, who dies when he spontaneously combusts, in the novel ‘Bleak House’ by Charles Dickens?

List of Dickensian characters : definition of List of Dickensian characters and synonyms of List of Dickensian characters (English) Ayresleigh, Mr is a prisoner in The Pickwick Papers . Avenger, The is a servant boy who was hired by Pip in Great Expectations . Pip has such a hard time finding things to keep him busy "that I sometimes sent him to Hyde Park Corner to see what o'clock it was."   B Bachelor, The, is friend to the parson in the village church where Nell and her grandfather end their journey. He turns out to be the brother of Mr Garland and is instrumental in helping the Single Gentleman find his brother, Nell's grandfather, in The Old Curiosity Shop . Badger, Bayham, is a doctor, cousin of Kenge, to whom Richard Carstone is apprenticed. Badger's wife Laura talks incessantly about her two former husbands, Captain Swosser and Professor Dingo, in Bleak House . Bagman, The One-eyed, is a middle-aged story-teller in The Pickwick Papers . Bagnet Family, is a musical and military family headed by Matthew, an old army friend of George Rouncewell. Bagnet's wife, the old girl, knows Matthew so well that he always calls upon her to supply his opinion. The Bagnet children Quebec, Malta, and Woolwich are named after the military bases where the family has been stationed. Matthew is guarantor to George's loan from Smallweed, when Smallweed calls in the debt George is forced to deliver a document Smallweed needs to help lawyer Tulkinghorn learn Lady Dedlock's secret in Bleak House . Bagstock, Major Joseph Neighbour of Miss Tox and friend of Paul Dombey who introduces Paul to Edith Granger and Mrs Skewton. The Major describes himself as "tough, Sir, tough, and de-vilish sly!" in Dombey and Son Bamber, Jack is an old man whom Mr Pickwick meets in The Pickwick Papers . Bates, Charley is one of Fagin 's boy pickpockets in Oliver Twist . Browdie, John Son of a small corn-factor. He gives money to Nicholas Nickleby on his escape from Dotheboys Hall. John marries Matilda Price. Later assists in Smike's escape from Squeers in London in Nicholas Nickleby . Brown, Good Mrs An ugly old rag and bone vendor and mother of Alice Marwood (Brown). She kidnaps Florence Dombey and steals her clothes. Later she helps Dombey find Carker and Edith after their elopement. Dickens describes Good Mrs Brown as a "very ugly old woman, with red rims round her eyes, and a mouth that mumbled and chattered of itself when she was not speaking" in Dombey and Son . Brown, Alice (alias Marwood) Daughter of Good Mrs Brown and cousin of Edith Granger in Dombey and Son . Brownlow, Mr Befriends Oliver after he is charged with pickpocketing. He later establishes Oliver's true identity and adopts him in Oliver Twist . Bucket, Inspector is a policeman in Bleak House . He undertakes several investigations in the course of the novel, most notably the investigation of Mr Tulkinghorn's murder, which he brings to a successful conclusion. Bud, Rosa Betrothed to Edwin Drood in childhood, they later agree that they cannot marry. Edwin disappears and John Jasper declares his love for Rosa. In terror she flees to London to her guardian, Grewgious. "The pet pupil of the Nuns' House is Miss Rosa Bud, of course called Rosebud; wonderfully pretty, wonderfully childish, wonderfully whimsical. An awkward interest (awkward because romantic) attaches to Miss Bud in the minds of the young ladies, on account of its being known to them that a husband has been chosen for her by will and bequest, and that her guardian is bound down to bestow her on that husband when he comes of age" in The Mystery of Edwin Drood . Bumble is the beadle of the parish that operates the workhouse depicted in Oliver Twist . Bunsby, Jack Seafaring friend of Captain Cuttle who is always called in times of crisis for advise. The advise given confounds everyone listening except his friend Cuttle, who values it immensely. Bunsby is later trapped into marriage by Mrs MacStinger. Bunsby's ship is the Cautious Clara. Bunsby is described by Dickens as having "one stationary eye in the mahogany face, and one revolving o


Euan, Nicky, Kathryn and Leo are the children of which British Prime Minister?

BBC News | UK | Leo Blair: What's in a name? Saturday, 20 May, 2000, 12:24 GMT 13:24 UK Leo Blair: What's in a name? Downing Street is visited by Blair baby wellwishers The Blairs' children Euan, Nicky and Kathryn have a new baby brother and he's called Leo. Given their generation, they are more likely to identify the name with heart throb actor Leonardo diCaprio than with the curly-haired crooner Leo Sayer. The name Leo had been one of the hot bets with bookmakers, although the most popular choice with punters had been Tony, in honour of Cherie Blair's father, actor Tony Booth. The couple finally opted to name their new baby boy after the prime minister's father. The 76-year-old barrister is said to have been one of the most influential figures in Mr Blair's life, sharing his ambition, passion for politics, and strong belief in family values. The bookies are not so delighted with the name though. Favourite Graham Sharpe of William Hill said: "About 10 days ago we cut the odds from 12/1 to 2/1 favourite on the baby being called Leo. This is the worst result for us." Another famous Leo from the present day New Labour's new arrival was born at the Chelsea and Westminster around 00.25 BST on Saturday, weighing in at 6lbs 12oz. Little Leo was also something of an historic happening, as he is the first baby to be born to a serving British prime minister for more than 150 years. With his new name he can join other notable Leos in the history books, such as Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, and celebrated Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. The name Leo comes from the Latin form of the Greek "leon", which means lion. Baby Blair might have been a Leonard or a Leopold in former times, but the prime minister and his wife have gone for the more fashionable and shorter Leo. The name has gone through different cycles of popularity through the century. According to the Registrar General's Indexes of Births, in 1925 eight in 10,000 babies born in England and Wales were named Leo. This dipped to two in every 10,000 born in 1965, before picking up again to six in 10,000 by 1990. Lion or bull? As he was born on 20 May, Leo will not be a lion but a bull, as he just falls under the star sign of Taurus. Had Cherie Blair delivered on her due date, 24 May, her little boy would have been a Gemini. A brother for Kathryn, 12, Euan,16, and Nicky, 15. Taurus the Bull is said to be patient and strong, and many Taureans are found to have an iron will. Astrologists say that stubborness can be a trait, and they tend to cherish material goods. Patience, however, is one of their virtues. Taureans who are born between the third decanate, 10-20 May, are ruled by Capricorn and tend to be more reserved, ambitious and rational. The latter two could be the characteristics of any self-respecting prime minister. Tony Blair also once described his father, who lives in Shrewsbury with his second wife Olwen, as a "very ambitious" individual who was "successful and a go-getter". Astrologists say that since Taurus rules the neck and throat, many Taureans have soft, melodious voices. Maybe one day he might follow his mother's father into the world of entertainment. Baby spotlight And will Leo Blair (fortunately the PM's father wasn't called Lionel) be trendy or traditional? Cherie Blair's dress sense may have come under the spotlight in recent years, but all eyes are now on the latest addition to the family. Fashion pundits think it is unlikely the Blairs will go for the kind of babywear that Victoria and David Beckham prefer for baby Brooklyn. New Labour may like to be associated with the bright young things of fashion, film and art, but Leo will probably be dressed in High Street chic rather than �1,000 Gucci separates. Flowers were delivered to Downing Street on Saturday and hordes of media awaited their first glimpse of little Leo. He arrived a few days early, in time for another momentous occasion. The last FA Cup final to be played at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, before it becomes a pile of rubble. Chances are that Tony Blair was too busy with nappies and wellwisher


Colors of Heraldry - Knowledge Base, HouseofNames.com Colors of Heraldry Gules (Red) Red, with the former name of Belic, is the military colour for excellence and fortitude. Red corresponds to the metal copper and is denoted in engravings by numerous perpendicular lines. It also represents fire and summer. Ancient laws restricted its use to princes and their families. Red is symbolic of nobility, boldness and ferocity. Purpure (Purple) Purple is a rare colour in early rolls of arms. In heraldic terms it is referred to as ï¿½purpure.ï¿½ This is the traditional colour of kings and royalty, and therefore, signifies justice and majesty. In engravings, it is expressed by lines in bend sinister, or slanting to the left. Tawny (Orange) An orange is the name given to a tawny roundle, a roundle being any circular charge of colour or metal. It is supposed to represent a tennis ball. Tennis was once a game played strictly by royalty and nobles and the orange indicates that the bearer was a member of that class; however, the orange is seldom met in heraldry. Azure (blue) Blue was called "azure" by heralds, and represents the colour of an eastern sky on a clear day. It also corresponds to the metal tin. The word, "azure" was introduced from the east during the Crusades. It signifies piety and sincerity, and is equated with autumn. In engravings it is represented by horizontal lines. Sable (black) Black, the coldest of the colours, corresponds to lead. Black, or "sable," is symbolic of sadness. It also corresponds with winter and is a humble color, suitable for the deeply religious. It denotes the qualities of knowledge, piety, serenity and work. Engravers represent it with numerous horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other. Vert (green) Green, or in heraldic terms, "vert," signifies felicity and pleasure. It was symbolic of joy, youth and beauty. Green was also associated with the spring. The bearer of the green is obliged to defend the peasant and all who work on the land. It is expressed in engravings by lines in bend, or slanting to the right.


What is the name of the famous comic book store on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, which opened in 2005?

Los Angeles | Poets and Writers City Guides Online Only, posted 7.18.11 Carolyn Kellogg is staff writer at the Los Angeles Times where she writes about books and literary culture and can often be found blogging at the Los Angeles Times Jacket Copy. Her work has recently appeared in the Columbia Journalism Review, Black Clock, Bookforum, the anthology The Devil's Punchbowl: A Cultural and Geographic Map of California Today (Red Hen Press, 2010), and on the Paris Review website. Like many people in Los Angeles, I came here from somewhere else—Rhode Island, by way of New Hampshire—and the city’s beauty, its hugeness, urbanness, and unknowableness made me stay. I still don’t know all of Los Angeles, because however well mapped, well photographed, and well chronicled, it’s a city that is also eminently up for reinvention. That’s a trope about those who come here too—that the West Coast in general, and Hollywood in particular, is a place for reinventing yourself—and if it’s a tired truth for people, it’s what draws them here. Raymond Chandler, Joan Didion, Nathanael West, John Fante, Charles Bukowski, Chester Himes, Ross Macdonald, Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury—even those typically associated with other regions of the country—William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Aldous Huxley, all were informed by the city, some in ways that became evident in their work. Perhaps the writers who carry on that tradition today—Mona Simpson, Gary Phillips, Susan Straight, Marisa Silver, Rachel Kushner, Mark Danielewski, Salvador Plascencia, T. C. Boyle, Michael Jaime-Becerra, Aimee Bender, Carolyn See, Jane Smiley, Percival Everett, Alex Espinoza, and Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, among others—are also drawn to this city’s constant revision, its moving parts intersecting in unexpected ways. While my job is to write about books and literary culture for the Los Angeles Times, I often find new venues and attractions along the way. I don’t think I will ever know all of this vast metropolis or the endless riches it has to offer. Literary Locations El Alisal (200 East Avenue 43), named for the sycamores that surround it, is the home built by Charles Fletcher Lummis, who in 1884 walked from Ohio to California to take a job as the Los Angeles Times’ first city editor. His letters to the paper chronicling his 143-day walk are collected in A Tramp Across the Continent, his first book, published in 1892. He eventually became the editor of the magazine Out West, publishing writers such as John Muir and Jack London. In 1905 he became city librarian and in 1907 established the Southwest Museum, known for its collection of Native American artifacts, many of which Lummis himself gathered. It took Lummis twelve years to build his stone and wood home, which he did with his own hands. While it now sits in a nook near the Arroyo Seco Parkway, it was once a grand place that attracted the city’s cultural luminaries for galas—which Lummis called “noises”—that went well into the night. The Los Angeles Public Library (630 West Fifth Street) has seventy-three branches, of which the central library is the heart and historic jewel. The building, capped by a glittering mosaic pyramid and a “torch of knowledge,” was completed in 1926; it includes an oft-overlooked, mural-filled atrium on the second floor. In 1986 a devastating fire destroyed more than four hundred thousand of the library’s books, but it galvanized the city to improve and restore the overcrowded building. The resulting expansion included room for computers on every floor and a contemporary auditorium where the library holds its ALOUD series—lectures, performances, and discussions with writers such as T. C. Boyle, Michael Chabon, Christopher Hitchens, Arianna Huffington, and Colson Whitehead. Between Flower Street and the library’s front door sits a small park, threaded with walkways, a long fountain, and, of course, benches, convenient for reading. “Los Angeles, give me some of you! Los Angeles come to me the way I came to you, my feet over your streets, you pretty town I loved you so much, you sad flower in the sand


Who became manager of Scottish football club Celtic in 2010?

Celtic: Johan Mjallby to leave assistant manager's post - BBC Sport BBC Sport Celtic: Johan Mjallby to leave assistant manager's post 22 Apr 2014 The Swede, who became Neil Lennon's assistant in 2010, wants to "seek some different opportunities". Lennon told the Celtic website he would be "very sad" to see his former team-mate leave the club. And Mjallby, 43, added: "I have enormous affection for Celtic Football Club and it is with sadness that the time to leave has arrived." The club will now begin the process of appointing a replacement. Defender Mjallby, who won 49 Sweden caps, joined Celtic as a player in 1998 and won three Scottish Premier League titles with the club before his departure in 2004. He also served AIK and Levante before being appointed by Lennon in 2010, joining Garry Parker in the manager's backroom team and going on to help the club win three top-flight titles. Mjallby at Celtic Six-year playing spell from 1998 Won three Scottish Premier League titles in Martin O'Neill's team Also won two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups Part of 2003 Uefa Cup final team Rejoined as assistant manager in 2010 Won three more Scottish top-flight titles and two Scottish Cups "The club has been part of my life for almost two decades and I have been dedicated to them in every way, first of all as a player and then in management," Mjallby said. "As a player, it was a time when we achieved great success and I had the privilege to work with football people and players who were first-class and real quality. We had some great moments and memories I will always cherish. "It was an honour to return to the club and work in management with Neil, Garry and the players, and we have worked hard over the last few years to once again bring the club success. "I hope Neil, the staff and the players can deliver many more trophies and titles for our fans in the future. I would like to sincerely thank all our supporters for all they have given me and everything they have given to the club. They are special fans, the best I have ever seen in football." Lennon paid tribute to Mjallby's "great service". "He will always be a big part of Celtic," added the manager. "When I was given the chance to be in charge of the team, Johan was the obvious choice to join me in tackling the challenges ahead and from day one, he has been a very important part of our success. "I know whatever challenge Johan chooses next, he will be a great success and I wish him and his family nothing but good fortune for the future." Share this page


Navin R Johnson, played by Steve Martin, is the title character in which 1979 film?

The Jerk (1979) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An idiotic man struggles to make it through life on his own in St. Louis. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 40 titles created 25 May 2011 a list of 25 titles created 03 Feb 2012 a list of 30 titles created 09 Sep 2014 a list of 36 titles created 05 Oct 2015 a list of 25 titles created 08 Jan 2016 Search for " The Jerk " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain. Director: Carl Reiner Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first. Director: Frank Oz Based on the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", large nosed C.D. Bales falls for the beautiful Roxanne while she falls for his personality but another man's looks. Director: Fred Schepisi Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing. Director: John Landis A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion. Director: John Hughes Film noir parody with a detective uncovering a sinister plot. Characters from real noirs appear as scenes from various films are intercut. Director: Carl Reiner When a desperate movie producer fails to get a major star for his bargain basement film, he decides to shoot the film secretly around him. Director: Frank Oz A dying millionaire has her soul transferred into a younger, willing woman. However, something goes wrong, and she finds herself in her lawyer's body - together with the lawyer. Director: Carl Reiner With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles. Director: Mick Jackson Edit Storyline Navin is an idiot. He grew up in Mississippi as adopted son of a black family but on his 18th birthday he feels he wants to discover the rest of the world and sets out to St. Louis. There everyone exploits his naivety, but then a simple invention brings him a fortune. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de> A rags to riches to rags story See more  » Genres: 14 December 1979 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia First of four films that actor Steve Martin made with director Carl Reiner . The other movies are All of Me (1984), The Man with Two Brains (1983), and Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982). See more » Goofs The telephone is visible and off the hook when Navin runs toward the garage to call in the stolen credit card. See more » Quotes [first lines] Navin R. Johnson : Huh? I am *not* a bum. I'm a jerk. I once had wealth, power, and the love of a beautiful woman. Now I only have two things: my friends, and... uh... my thermos. Huh? My story? Okay. It was never easy for me. I was born a poor black child. I remember the days, sittin' on the porch with my family, singin' and dancin' down in Mississippi... Pig Eye Jackson - Cat Juggler   (Steve Martin) See more » Connections Spoofed in Bowfinger  (1999) See more » Soundtracks Sung by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee (as Brownie McGee) Words and Music by Leadbelly (as Huddie Ledbetter) Overwhelmingly and brilliantly funny with genius throwaways. 24 December 2003 | by douglasre


Mamma Mania is a tribute band to which group?

Mamma Mania! | tribute-band.com - tribute band directory for tribute bands Mamma Mania! Lucy Ward Vocalist (Frida) Mamma Mania! are a female duo paying tribute to Abba (the world’s favourite pop group) & the hit show Mamma Mia! It is a real feel good show perfect for parties & events. Vocals in the show are provided by two singers who have toured in theatres and shows throughout Europe. With impressive and flawless harmonies, authentic choreography & costumes, the audience will be whisked away effortlessly back to the 1970’s. Mamma Mania! takes you on a magical journey through Abba’s finest years, recreating and performing all of those classic dance floor hits such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and Abba’s initial Eurovision triumph Waterloo. With the huge success of the show and the movie “Mamma Mia!” Mamma Mania! also feature key songs from this fabulous feel good musical. Mamma Mania! are proud to perform in smaller, more intimate venues whilst still having the versatility to attract audiences for large auditoriums and outside arena events. Because of Abba's international status, the show is instantly recognised and well received in many parts of the world. Mamma Mania! is a show that fills dance floors and leaves audiences shouting for more...... (Mamma Mania! is performed in association with Abba Elite & boasts an extensive list of clients throughout Europe and the UK.)


In the Six Nations Rugby Championship, the Millennium Trophy is awarded to the winner of the game between which two countries?

History : RBS 6 Nations Last Season 6 Nations History Played annually, the format of the Championship is simple: each team plays every other team once, with home field advantage alternating from one year to the next. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss and unlike most other rugby union competitions the bonus point system is not used. Victory in every game results in a 'Grand Slam' and back-to-back Grand Slams have been won on five occasions. Wales achieved the first one in 1908 and 1909, England have done it three times in 1913 and 1914, 1923 and 1924 and 1991 and 1992 while France did it in 1997 and 1998. England hold the record for the number of Grand Slams won with 12, followed by Wales with 11, France with nine, Scotland with three and Ireland with two. Victory by any Home Nation over the other three Home Nations constitutes as a 'Triple Crown'. The Triple Crown has twice been won on four consecutive occasions, once by Wales between 1976 and 1979 and once by England between 1995 and 1998. England hold the record for the number of Triple Crowns won with 23, followed by Wales with 20 and Scotland and Ireland both with ten. Although this achievement has long been a feature of the tournament, it was not until 2006 that a physical trophy, commissioned by the Royal Bank of Scotland, was awarded. Meanwhile, the last-placed nation at the end of the tournament is said to have won a purely figurative Wooden Spoon. Several individual competitions take place under the umbrella of the Six Nations tournament. The oldest is the Calcutta Cup, which has been running since 1879 and is contested annually between England and Scotland. The Millennium Trophy has been awarded to the winner of the game between England and Ireland with the first presented in 1989, and in the same year, the Centenary Quaich was contested between Ireland and Scotland for the first time. Since 2007, France and Italy have also contested for their own silverware - the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy. It was created to honour the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi, who helped unify Italy and was also a French military general. Up to World War I In 1871, England and Scotland played the first rugby union international with the latter coming out on top. After 12 years of occasional friendly matches between the teams, the inaugural Home International Championship, comprising England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was played in 1883. England won the first series, along with a Triple Crown, and up until 1893 when Wales won and 1894 when Ireland won only them and Scotland had been crowned champions. Wales' triumphs in 1908 and 1909, although won during the Home Nations era, were the first Grand Slams as they defeated France in both seasons. France officially joined in 1910, having played in four tournaments up to that point, with the Championship now referred to as the Five Nations. England won the first Championship of the new era while Wales followed up winning the first ever Grand Slam by winning the first Grand Slam of the Five Nations a year later. The competition was suspended during World War I before France were ejected from the tournament in 1931, which reverted back to being the Home Nations from 1932 through to 1939. Post War Proceedings were halted again during World War II and resumed in 1947 as the Five Nations with France welcomed backed into the fold. France won their first shared title seven years later in 1954 and their first outright title in 1959 and by the 1970s the Five Nations had become the pre-eminent series in Northern hemisphere rugby union. Matches became all-ticket affairs, gaining huge popularity and a large television audience, however in 1972 the tournament was not finished after Scotland and Wales refused to travel to Dublin to play Ireland. The season after was unique for a five-way tie, with every nation having won and lost two games. The 1970s marked the golden age for Welsh rugby as they won three Grand Slams and one Triple Crown during the decade, an achievement the modern team could yet sur


What are the final odds called at the time a horse race begins?

Horse Racing Terms & Horse Betting Glossary | OFF TRACK BETTING A runner officially listed to start in a race. Accumulator (Also, Parlay) A multiple bet. A kind of 'let-it-ride' bet. Making simultaneous selections on two or more races with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first win on the bet of the following race selected, and so on. All the selections made must win for you to win the accumulator. Across The Board (See 'Place') A bet on a horse to win, place or show. Three wagers combined in one. If the horse wins, the player wins all three wagers, if second, two, and if third, one. Age All thoroughbreds count January 1 as their birth date. Ajax UK slang term for 'Betting Tax'. All-age Race A race for two-year-olds and up. All Out A horse who is trying to the best of his ability. Allowances Reductions in weights to be carried allowed because of certain conditions such as; an apprentice jockey is on a horse, a female horse racing against males, or three-year-olds racing against older horses. All Weather Racing Racing that takes place on an artificial surface. Also Ran Any selection not finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in a race or event. Ante Post (Also, Futures) Bets placed in advance predicting the outcome of a future event. Ante-post prices are those on major sporting events, usually prior to the day of the event itself. In return for the chance of better odds, punters risk the fact that stakes are not returned if their selection pulls out or is cancelled. Apprentice A trainee jockey. An apprentice will usually ride only flat races. Approximates The approximate price a horse is quoted at before a race begins. Bookmakers use these approximates as a guide to set their boards. Arbitrage Where a variation in odds available allows a punter to back both sides and guarantee a win. ART A 'backed' horse is one on which lots of bets have been placed. Backed-In A horse which is backed-in means that bettors have outlaid a lot of money on that horse, with the result being a decrease in the odds offered. Back Marker In a standing start event, which is handicapped, the horse who is given the biggest handicap is known as the backmarker. Backstretch The straight way on the far side of the track. Back Straight The straight length of the track farthest away from the spectators and the winning post. Backward A horse that is either too young or not fully fit. Banker (Also, Key) Highly expected to win. The strongest in a multiple selection in a parlay or accumulator. In permutation bets the banker is a selection that must win to guarantee any returns. Bar Price Refers to the odds of those runners in a race not quoted with a price during early betting shows. The bar price is the minimum odds for any of those selections not quoted. Barrier (Also, Tape) A starting device used in steeple chasing consisting of an elastic band stretched across the racetrack which retracts when released. Barrier Draw The ballot held by the race club to decide which starting stall each runner will occupy. Bat (Also, Stick) A jockey's whip. Beard (US) A friend or acquaintance or other contact who is used to placing bets so that the bookmakers will not know the identity of the actual bettor. Many top handicappers and persons occupying sensitive positions use this method of wagering. Bearing In (Out) Failing to maintain a straight course, veering to the left or right. Can be caused by injury, fatigue, outside distraction, or poor riding. Beeswax UK slang term for betting tax. Also known as 'Bees' or 'Ajax'. Bell Lap In harness racing, the last lap of a race, signified by the ringing of the bell. Bet A transaction in which monies are deposited or guaranteed. Betting Board A board used by the bookmaker to display the odds of the horses engaged in a race. Betting Ring The main area at a racecourse where the bookmakers operate. Betting Tax Tax on a Bookmaker's turnover. In the UK this is a 'Duty' levied on every Pound wagered. Common methods of recouping this by the punter are to deduct tax from returns (winnings) or to pay tax with the stake/wager. In the latter


Which creature represented the year 2001 in the Chinese calendar?

Chinese New Year | Chinese Animal Year Zodiac | Chinese New Year Dates Today's Horoscope The Chinese Lunar calendar follows a 12 year cycle and each of the 12 years is represented by 12 Animals which form the Chinese Zodiac. After every 12 years the Chinese Calendar repeats itself. The animals in the Chinese Zodiac or the animals which constitute the Chinese calendar are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. • Chinese New Year Dates - Chinese new year dates as per English calendar Chinese Years - Chinese Animal Years List Given below is a list of all the years starting from the year 1900 to 2100 sorted according to the Chinese Animal they represent. For example, the Years listed under the column rat represent the Chinese Year of the Rat, likewise, Chinese Year of the Tiger, Chinese Year of the Hare etc... Rat 2103 Chinese New Year - Chinese New Year Date When in Chinese New Year 2018 or 2019? What is the English date corresponding to Chinese New Year date? Given below is the Chinese New Year dates of all Years between 2005 and 2020. Chinese New year date in English calendar format and English new year date in Chinese Year Format. Chinese new year date as per English calendar English date corresponding to Chinese new year i.e., first day of first Chinese month of each year. Chinese New Year 2011 - February 3, 2011 Chinese New Year 2012 - January 23, 2012 Chinese New Year 2013 - February 10, 2013 Chinese New Year 2014 - January 31, 2014 Chinese New Year 2015 - February 19, 2015 Chinese New Year 2016 - February 8, 2016 Chinese New Year 2017 - January 28, 2017 Chinese New Year 2018 - February 16, 2018 Chinese New Year 2019 - February 5, 2019 Chinese New Year 2020 - January 25, 2020 Chinese New Year 2021 - February 12, 2021 Chinese New Year 2022 - February 1, 2022 Chinese New Year 2023 - January 22, 2023 Chinese New Year 2024 - February 10, 2024 Chinese New Year 2025 - January 29, 2025 Chinese New Year 2026 - February 17, 2026 New year date as per Chinese calendar year Chinese date corresponding to English new year i.e., January 1. January, 1 2012 is 8-12-4709 January, 1 2013 is 20-11-4710 January, 1 2014 is 1-12-4711 January, 1 2015 is 11-11-4712 January, 1 2016 is 22-11-4713 January, 1 2017 is 4-12-4714 January, 1 2018 is 15-11-4715 January, 1 2019 is 26-11-4716 January, 1 2020 is 7-12-4717 January, 1 2021 is 18-11-4718 January, 1 2022 is 29-11-4719 January, 1 2023 is 10-12-4720 January, 1 2024 is 20-11-4721 January, 1 2025 is 2-12-4722 January, 1 2026 is 13-11-4723 January, 1 2027 is 24-11-4724 Chinese Calendar is the traditional astrology calendar of the Chinese people. Many of the chinese festivals and Government Holidays are determined based on the Chinese Calendar. The months of the Chinese Calendar is a sixty year cycle. Chinese Animal Year / Chinese Zodiac Calendar Chinese calendar related links


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Which Mediterranean island was one of the filming locations for the 2000 film ‘Gladiator’?

Filming in Malta - Filming Locations in Malta | Visit Malta Filming in Malta The following map might be of interest to you: Latest News Simply Relax Filming in Malta In recent years, Malta has become one of Europe's most popular film and television locations - dubbed "the Mediterranean's mini-Hollywood" by the London Times. The Maltese Islands - Malta, Gozo and Comino - have been home to Hollywood blockbusters such as Gladiator, U-571, The Count of Monte Cristo, Troy, Munich as well as prestigious dramas and sitcoms such as the BBC's Byron and ITV's Coronation Street. The islands' beautiful, unspoiled coastlines and breathtaking architecture have ‘doubled' for an amazing variety of locations on the big and small screens - from ancient Rome to 19th-century Marseille and 1960's Beirut. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Wolfgang Petersen, Guy Ritchie and other renowned directors, as well as a host of A-list celebrities such as Russell Crowe, Brad Pitt, Sharon Stone, Madonna and Sean Connery, all experienced Malta's movie making facilities and its many charms. The Malta Film Commission is a government body set up with the aim of assisting in the production of films in Malta and promoting the islands as a filming location. The MFC offers specific financial incentives in the form of cash rebates to audiovisual productions shooting on location in Malta. For more information contact the MFC directly. In addition, the Malta Tourism Authority also offers financial and logistical support to film and television productions who chose to film locally depicting 'Malta as Malta'. For details click here .


Which English author wrote and edited the weekly periodical ‘Master Humphrey’s Clock’?

Master Humphrey's Clock: Amazon.es: Charles Dickens: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Libros en idiomas extranjeros EUR 9,91 Precio final del producto Elige envÃos GRATIS mÃ¡s rÃ¡pidos con Amazon Premium o elige envÃo GRATIS en 4-5 dÃas en pedidos superiores a 19â¬ en libros SÃ³lo queda(n) 1 en stock (hay mÃ¡s unidades en camino). Vendido y enviado por Amazon. Se puede envolver para regalo. Cantidad: Para ver las direcciones, por favor Iniciar sesiÃ³n Usar esta ubicaciÃ³n: Actualizar Introduce un cÃ³digo postal vÃ¡lido. Introduce un cÃ³digo postal vÃ¡lido. O AÃ±adir a la Lista de deseos Â¿Tienes uno para vender? Volver atrÃ¡s Ir adelante Escuchar Reproduciendo... Interrumpido   EstÃ¡s escuchando una muestra de la ediciÃ³n de audio Audible. Master Humphrey's Clock (InglÃ©s) Tapa blanda – 18 feb 2008 de 3,5 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas 5 estrellas Tapa blanda, 18 feb 2008 EUR 9,91 DescripciÃ³n del producto Reseña del editor Charles Dickens, the foremost British writer, is memorable for his interesting characters and rich plots. He was a social activist who wrote plays and novels during the Victorian period. His best known novels include Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and others. . Master Humphrey's Clock was a weekly periodical edited and written entirely by Charles Dickens from April 4, 1840-December 4, 1841. It began with a frame story in which Master Humphrey tells about himself and his small circle of friends. Master Humphrey was a lonely man who lived in London. He kept old manuscripts in an antique grandfather's clock by the chimney-corner. He decided that he would start a club, called Master Humphrey's Clock, where the members would read aloud their manuscripts to the others. No es necesario ningÃºn dispositivo Kindle. DescÃ¡rgate una de las apps de Kindle gratuitas para comenzar a leer libros Kindle en tu smartphone, tablet u ordenador. Apple ObtÃ©n la app gratuita: o Ver todas las apps de lectura gratuitas de Kindle Empieza a leer Master Humphrey's Clock (English Edition) en tu Kindle en menos de un minuto. Â¿No tienes un Kindle? Consigue un Kindle aquÃ o descarga una aplicaciÃ³n de lectura Kindle GRATUITA. Detalles del producto Tapa blanda: 120 pÃ¡ginas Editor: Book Jungle (18 de febrero de 2008) Idioma: InglÃ©s  Â¿Quieres actualizar la informaciÃ³n sobre un producto o dar tu opiniÃ³n sobre las imÃ¡genes ? Amazon Premium: EnvÃo 1 dÃa GRATIS y mucho mÃ¡s Los clientes Premium disfrutan de EnvÃo 1 dÃa GRATIS en mÃ¡s de un millÃ³n de productos, Acceso Prioritario a Amazon BuyVIP y Ofertas flash, Almacenamiento de fotos gratis e ilimitado y acceso a las series Amazon Originals, entre otras pelÃculas y series. TodavÃa no hay opiniones de clientes en Amazon.es 5 estrellas 3.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas A Product of its Times 14 de mayo de 2013 Por Algarve Nick - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: VersiÃ³n Kindle Compra verificada A strange and vaguely interesting read if only as a period piece. Absorbing in parts whereupon it leaves you a little wanting - e.g. the giants in The Guildhall - what happened next? Nice to see old Pickwick but his dad's a real pain in the ass & just gets on ones nerves. I liked Master Humphrey though, he made the best of what life offered to him and was rewarded with good friendships. 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas A pleasure to read 23 de abril de 2014 Por Montana - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: VersiÃ³n Kindle Compra verificada wonderfully written....Dickens is truly a master of thought, written. so many highlites to revisit. a love of books I must buy the hard copy...enjoy 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas Scenes from the cutting room floor. 21 de septiembre de 2016 Por Aquila Chrysaetos - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa blanda The main premise of Master Humprey's Clock is a group of older men who have seen sadness and misfortune gather together at regular intervals to read tales they have collected, which manuscripts are tucked away in a clock case. I presume the clock is a grandfather clock which would have space for the size of a couple of the


Traditionally, ‘First Footing’ takes place in Britain on which date of the year?

New Year's Day - British Culture, Customs and Traditions New Year's Traditions in England | New Year's Traditions in Scotland | New Year's Traditions in Wales With dictionary look up - Double click on any word for its definition. This section is in advanced English and is only intended to be a guide, not to be taken too seriously! Traditions England England celebrates the New Year from the evening of December 31st into     January 1st. Traditionally it is not as widely celebrated as Christmas, but the     year 2000 saw a large change. For instance people did not used to celebrate New Year     with fireworks (they were reserved for Bonfire Night), but last year and this     all across England people were setting off fireworks on the stroke of midnight. More traditionally, on the stroke of midnight, people open the back door (to     let the old year out) and ask the first dark haired man to be seen to come through     the front door carrying salt, coal and bread. This means that the following     year everyone in the house will have enough to eat (bread), enough money (salt)     and be warm enough (coal). Scotland In Scotland they always seem to celebrate New Year better than anywhere     else. The celebration of New Year's Eve is called "Hogmanay". The     word Hogmanay comes from a kind of oat cake that was traditionally given to     children on New Year's Eve. In Edinburgh the celebrations always include a massive party from Prince's     Street to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Unfortunately due to     overcrowding in the past the event is now ticket only. On New Year's Day (actually from the stroke of midnight) the tradition of first     footing is observed. This is because the first person to set foot in a residence     in a New Year is thought to profoundly affect the fortunes of everyone who lives     there. Generally strangers are thought to bring good luck. Depending on the area, it may be better to have a dark-haired or fair-haired     stranger set foot in the house, but it does mean Scotland is a very welcoming     place for strangers at New Year! Wales New Year's Eve is called "Nos Galan" in Welsh, and whilst they also believe in letting out the old year and letting in the newif the first visitor in the New Year is a woman and a man opens the door it's considered bad luck. In addition, if the first man to cross the threshold in the New Year is a red head, that is also bad luck. People in Wales also believe that you should pay off all debts before the New Year begins. Tradition states that ending a year in debt means a whole new year of debt. On New Year's Day "Dydd Calan" in Wales the children get up early to visit their neighbors and sing songs. They are given coins, mince pies, apples and other sweets for singing. This stops at midday. it can also depend on where you live as to when you celebrate New Year in Wales.  Some areas still celebrate              Dydd Calan on January 12th.