Persil is the French name for which herb?

French Herbs - Learn French French Herbs Les condiments If you would like to cook while in France, you definitely have to learn a useful bunch of French herbs vocab before going! Listen to the Audio Lesson below to learn all the vocabulary you need for spices and seasoning. It’s simply so frustrating to go food shopping at the supermarket and…You’re looking for chervil. You can’t understand any label. You’re asking some French people around : “Excusez-moi. Comment dit-on chervil en français?” “… Euu..humm…. Je ne sais pas! Désolé.” Of course you can’t blame anyone. So you know what you have to do… Audio Lesson: de l’ail  (garlic) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du laurier  (bay) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. de la coriandre  (coriander) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du piment  (hot pepper) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du cerfeuil  (chervil) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. de la ciboulette  (chive) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du fenouil  (fennel) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du persil (French parsley) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. de la marjolaine  (marjoram) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du romarin  (rosemary) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. de l’oseille  (sorrel) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. de l’estragon  (tarragon) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du thym  (thyme) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. un bouquet garni  (bunch of French herbs) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du sel  (salt) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du poivre  (black pepper) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. du cumin  (cumin) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript en


Dancer and actress Virginia McMath was better known by what name?

Virginia Katherine McMath (1911 - 1995) - Genealogy Virginia Katherine McMath in Rancho Mirage, Riverside, CA, USA Place of Burial: July 16 1911 - Independence, Jackson Co, Missouri, USA Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co, California, USA Parents: William Eddins McMath, Lela Emogen Rogers Husband: Apr 25 1995 - Riverside, California, USA Father's last name: July 16 1911 - Independence, Missouri, U.S.A Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.A Parents: William "eddins" Mcmath, Lela Emogene Mcmath (born Owens) Ex-husband: Edward Jackson (Jack) Culpepper (Pepper) Ex-husband: July 16 1911 - Independence, MO Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California Parents: William Eddins McMath, Lela Emogene (Emogen) McMath, (W/Ai 13th cousin 3x removed+) (born Owens) Ex-husband: July 16 1911 - Independence, Missouri, USA Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California, USA Parents: William Eddins McMath, Lela E McMath (born Owens) Husband: July 16 1911 - Independence Mo. Father: July 16 1911 - Independence, Missouri Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California Parents: July 16 1911 - Independence, Missouri Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California, U.S Parents: July 16 1911 - Independence, Missouri Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California Parents: July 16 1911 - West Virginia Death: July 16 1911 - Independence, Missouri Death: Apr 25 1995 - Rancho Mirage, California, U.S Parents: ex-husband's child About Ginger Rogers American stage and film dancer and actress Ginger Rogers along with Fred Astaire was the most legendary dancing team in film history; she was also a successful dramatic actress, even winning a Best Actress Oscar. Born Virginia Katherine McMath, she began her dancing career in vaudeville and made her Broadway debut in 1929 in Top Speed. After starring in George Gershwin's Girl Crazy, she went to Hollywood and began performing in movies, typecast as a flippant blonde.Her first performance with Fred Astaire occurred in Flying Down to Rio, which was so popular that they continued the partnership in nine other films. Though best known for her dancing, Rogers preferred dramatic acting and in 1940 won an Academy Award for her leading role in Kitty Foyle. She also enjoyed a sure hand in light comedy and starred in such films as Tom, Dick and Harry and The Major and the Minor. Rogers returned to the Broadway stage in 1965 when she took over the role of Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly and followed that in 1969 with a star performance as Mame in London. From the 1950s onwards, Rogers would make occasional appearances on television. In the later years of her career, she made guest appearances in three different series by Aaron Spelling; The Love Boat (1979), Glitter (1984), and Hotel (1987) which would be her final screen appearance as an actress. Rogers had no children. Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in films, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century. Movies


The city of Buffalo lies on which North American Great Lake?

Great Lakes | lake system, North America | Britannica.com lake system, North America Rush–Bagot Agreement Great Lakes, chain of deep freshwater lakes in east-central North America comprising Lakes Superior , Michigan , Huron , Erie , and Ontario . They are one of the great natural features of the continent and of the Earth . Although Lake Baikal in Russia has a larger volume of water, the combined area of the Great Lakes—some 94,250 square miles (244,106 square kilometres)—represents the largest surface of fresh water in the world, covering an area exceeding that of the United Kingdom . Their drainage basin of about 295,710 square miles (which includes the areas of the lakes themselves and their connecting waterways) extends approximately 690 miles from north to south and about 860 miles from Lake Superior in the west to Lake Ontario in the east. Except for Lake Michigan, the lakes provide a natural border between Canada and the United States , a frontier that was stabilized by a boundary-waters treaty of 1909. It is a source of pride for both countries that there are no fortifications or warships along the boundary. Marquette Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan. Dale Fisher, US Army Corps of Engineers The Great Lakes and their drainage basin. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Individually, the lakes rank among the 14 largest in the world . They played a central role in the European colonization and development of North America and for decades have attracted people and industry; Lakes Erie and Ontario and the southern portion of Lake Michigan are now ringed with large population concentrations. The lakes have not benefited from this development, however, and have been seriously affected by pollution . Concern over the fate of the lakes reached a high pitch in the late 20th century, with both the U.S. and the Canadian governments and individuals investigating methods for reversing the consequences of years of misuse of the lakes’ waters. Areas and volumes of the Great Lakes     surface area Lake Michigan The Great Lakes form the western portion of the larger St. Lawrence hydrographic system. This system extends generally eastward from the St. Louis River in Minnesota (which flows into Lake Superior), through the lakes and the St. Lawrence River, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of St. Lawrence. For a discussion of the system east of Lake Ontario, see Saint Lawrence River and Seaway . Physical features Geology The age of the Great Lakes is still not definitely determined. Estimates range from 7,000 to 32,000 years of age. Water began filling the glacially scoured basins as soon as the ice receded, some 14,000 years ago. It is generally accepted that Lake Erie reached its present level about 10,000 years ago, Lake Ontario about 7,000 years ago, and Lakes Huron, Michigan , and Superior some 3,000 years ago. The present configuration of the Great Lakes basin is the result of the movement of massive glaciers through the mid-continent, a process that began about one million years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch . Studies in the Lake Superior region indicate that a river system and valleys formed by water erosion existed before the Ice Age. The glaciers undoubtedly scoured these valleys, widening and deepening them and radically changing the drainage of the area. The last glaciation in North America is called the Wisconsin Glacial Stage because it left many fresh landforms and sediments in that state. As the ice sheet melted and receded about 14,000 years ago, the first segments of the Great Lakes were created. Lake Chicago, in what is now the southern Lake Michigan basin, and Lake Maumee, in present-day western Lake Erie and its adjacent lowlands, originally drained southward into the Mississippi River through the Illinois and Wabash drainages, respectively. As the ice retreat continued, Lake Maumee was drained into Lake Chicago through a valley that now contains the Grand River in Michigan. Eventually, drainage to the east and into the Atlantic Ocean was established, at one time down the valleys


Which British celebrity had a pet called Fanny the Wonderdog?

KINGS OF CAMP. JULIAN CLARY.   Julian Clary Born           on May 25th 1959 in Surbiton, he was raised in nearby           Teddington, South West London with his two older sisters. A           strong Catholic education by Benedictine monks made him a           very religious youngster. He was an altar boy and a choir           boy and used to enjoy all things to do with his church until           he became aware of his homosexuality. Church then became           'awkward' for him and he would then only attend with his           mother, just to please her. When Julian was thirteen his tall, glamorous, blonde oldest           sister, Frances, started out on a career as a Tiller Girl.           He was fascinated with her work, her flamboyant costumes,           and the way she used make-up, this probably accounting for           his own campness in later years, although he had always felt           an affinity with the effeminate. Once, when he was five, and           to his father's dismay, he had borrowed a doll's dress and           put it on his toy tiger. After studying drama at Goldsmith's College for three years           and gaining a degree in Drama and English, he left in 1983.           A variety of jobs, including being a railway guard and doing           singing telegrams, followed. It was around this time that           Julian acquired Fanny the wonderdog. At nineteen he had a           girlfriend for a short time, but she left him and he started           a relationship with a barman at the Old Vic. Dragged           up in a kaftan, with beads and a pink wig, he started on the           London comedy circuit as "Gillian Pie-Face". It was not a           success with him being constantly heckled and often booed           off stage. Losing the drag and dressing in PVC and Rubber he           re-invented himself as "The Joan Collins Fan Club". Julian           was happily surviving with this act, doing the rounds with           just himself, his dog, and his suitcase, when he was           'discovered' one night by some producers in the audience.           His debut television appearance was with Channel 4 in "Cabaret at the Jongleurs" in 1988 where he was billed as "The Joan Collins' Fan Club" with Fanny the Wonderdog. A steady stream of work followed and he became known as           Julian Clary having been persuaded to drop the reference to           Joan Collins. In 1993 he compï¿½red the British Comedy Awards           which was being broadcast live. A sexual joke that he made           about the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Norman Lamont,           although greeted with enthusiastic laughter and applause by           the celebrity audience attending, resulted in gross           condemnation of him by the press the following day, some           even calling for him to be banned from television even           though only twelve viewers had been offended enough to           complain out of a viewing audience of more than thirteen million. Julian escaped to tour Australia, not returning           until 1995. Julian soon became more popular than ever with the British           public. Acting roles, comedy series, show hosting,           advertisements, guest appearances, and pantomime parts, in           all far too many to mention here have made him a household           name. Could anyone today see or hear him and not know who he           was? The modest, vulnerable, but flamboyant, gay, camp,           loveable, yet often outrageous - Julian Clary.


Who played Mr Darcy in the 1995 television series ‘Pride and Prejudice’?

Pride and Prejudice (1995) | The Jane Austen Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Pride and Prejudice (1995) Edit Pride and Prejudice is a six-episode 1995 British television drama, adapted by Andrew Davies from Jane Austen 's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice . Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth starred as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy . Produced by Sue Birtwistle and directed by Simon Langton , the serial was a BBC production with additional funding from the American A&E Network . BBC One originally broadcast the 55-minute episodes from 24 September to 29 October in 1995. The A&E Network aired the serial in double episodes on three consecutive nights beginning 14 January 1996. Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's Benjamin Whitrow and Alison Steadman five unmarried daughters ( Susannah Harker , Jennifer Ehle , Lucy Briers , Polly Maberly , Julia Sawalha ) after the rich and eligible Mr. Bingley ( Crispin Bonham-Carter ) and his status-conscious friend, Mr. Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth. The New York Times called the adaptation "a witty mix of love stories and social conniving, cleverly wrapped in the ambitions and illusions of a provincial gentry". Critically acclaimed and a popular success, Pride and Prejudice was honoured with several awards, including a BAFTA Television Award for Jennifer Ehle for "Best Actress" and an Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special". The role of Mr. Darcy elevated Colin Firth to stardom. A scene showing Firth in a wet shirt was recognised as "one of the most unforgettable moments in British TV history". The serial inspired author Helen Fielding to write the popular Bridget Jones novels; the screen adaptations featured Firth as Bridget's love interest Mark Darcy. Plot Edit Episode 1: Mr. Charles Bingley, a rich man from the north of England, settles down at Netherfield estate near Meryton village in Hertfordshire for the summer. Mrs. Bennet, unlike her husband, is excited at the prospect of marrying off one of her five daughters (Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia) to the newcomer. Bingley takes an immediate liking to Jane at a local country-dance, while his best friend Mr. Darcy, rumoured to be twice as rich, refuses to stand up with anyone including Elizabeth. Elizabeth's poor impression of his character is confirmed at a later gathering at Lucas Lodge and she and Darcy verbally clash on the two nights she spends at Netherfield caring for the sick Jane. Episode 2: A sycophantic clergyman named Mr. William Collins visits his cousins, the Bennets. He is the entailed heir of their home, Longbourn, and decides to marry Elizabeth to keep the property in the family. On a walk to Meryton village, they meet members of the newly arrived militia, including a Mr. George Wickham. When Elizabeth witnesses Darcy's resentment of Wickham, Wickham tells her how Darcy cheated him of his inheritance. Darcy surprises Elizabeth with a dance offer at a ball at Netherfield, which she grudgingly but politely accepts. Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth the next day, but she resoundingly rejects him. While Mr. and Mrs. Bennet disagree about Elizabeth's decision, her close friend Charlotte Lucas invites Mr. Collins to stay at Lucas Lodge. Episode 3: Elizabeth is stunned and appalled when she learns that Charlotte Lucas has accepted a proposal from Mr. Collins. When the Netherfield party departs for London in autumn, Jane stays with her modest London relatives, the Gardiners, but she soon notices that the Bingleys ignore her. After befriending Mr. Wickham, Elizabeth departs for the Collinses' home in Kent in the spring. They live near Rosings, the estate of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and as Lady Catherine is Darcy's aunt, Elizabeth meets Darcy several times. Shortly after Elizabeth learns


The Roman goddess Ceres is the protector of what?

Ceres | The Roman Pantheon The Roman Pantheon A comprehensive guide to the deities of the ancient Romans Menu · by iulla Ceres, one of the Di Consentes , is a goddess of the earth, grain, crops, and laws.  She is also a goddess related to death and purification: after a funeral, in order to purify themselves from the defilement they received from the dead, the family would sacrifice a sow to Ceres; and if an individual died and did not receive a burial, a “preliminary sow” (porca praecidanea) would be sacrificed to Ceres and Tellus. Ceres does not seem to be the Greek Demeter: however, she certainly seems to have been influenced by Roman knowledge of the Greek Demeter, and the Aventine Triad of Ceres, Liber, and Libera later became associated with the Greek triad of Demeter, Dionysos, and Persephone. Her name is etymologically linked to the Latin verb creare, which means “to create”. She had a mystery cult in Rome, called the initia Cereris.  EPITHETS Flava:  Golden (in reference to the color of grain) Frugifera:  Bearer of Crops Genetrix Frugum:  Progenitress of Crops Inferna: Of the Underworld (in reference to her connection with the Underworld) Larga:  Abundant Mater Frugum:  Mother of Crops Potens Frugum:  Powerful in Crops Profunda: The Deep (in reference to her connection with the Underworld) Rubicunda:  Ruddy (in reference to the color of grain) ATTRIBUTES Pregnant cows, sows, entrails, cakes of milk and honey, and wine were acceptable sacrifices to Ceres. She had a special public priestess, who was in theory a native of Magna Graecia and of low social status. APPEARANCE Always depicted as a woman, sometimes holding wheat or crowned with wheat. FESTIVALS October 4th:  “Fast” of Ceres October 5th:  Mundus Patet December 21st:  Sacrifice of a pregnant sow, bread, and must to Ceres and Hercules MYTHOLOGY Ceres is said to have an entourage of 12 deities, who assist her in agricultural matters: Vervactor (First Spring-Plougher), Reparator (Second-Plougher), Inporcitor (Ridge-Maker), Insitor (Broadcaster), Obarator (Seed-Coverer), Occator (Harrower), Sarritor (Manual Hoer), Subruncinator (Manual Weed-Root-Remover), Messor (Reaper), Convector (Grain-Transporter), Conditor (Granary Protector), and Promitor (Bringer Forth for Use).  It is possible that there were more helpers – such as a Thresher and a Winnower – but, if this is the case, their names have been lost to us. She was syncretized in some way with the Greek Demeter, and every year had a rite in which she was associated with Proserpina. CULT SITES AND TEMPLES A temple to Ceres stood on the property of Pliny the Younger and was a building which he was obliged to rebuild due to its neglect. Temple of Ceres, Liber, and Libera stood on the Aventine in Rome. PICTURES Small golden amulet of Ceres holding a cornucopia. From Rome, ca 1st to 2nd century CE. Funerary statue of a young woman as Ceres. Roman, 3rd century CE. Statue of a seated Ceres. From Emerita Augusta, modern-day Merida, Spain, 1st century CE. SOURCES Robert Turcan, The Gods of Ancient Rome.  New York, NY: Routledge Publishers, 2000. Jorg Rupke, Religion of the Romans.  Malden, MA: Polity Press, 2007. John Scheid, An Introduction to Roman Religion.  Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, 2003. Georges Dumezil, Archaic Roman Religion Volume 1.  Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1970. Beard, North, and Price, Religions of Rome Volume 1: A History.  Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Barbette Spaeth, The Roman Goddess Ceres.  University of Texas Press, 1996. Share this:


Which English author wrote The Kate Hannigan series, The Mallen novels and The Tilly Trotter trilogy?

Order of Catherine Cookson Books - OrderOfBooks.com Home | Characters | Authors Order of Catherine Cookson Books Catherine Cookson (1906-1998) was an English author of historical fiction novels and the author of the Mary Ann Shaughnessy series. She grew up the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished woman named Kate, whom she was led to believe was her older sister. Catherine was known as a regional writer, writing specifically for readers from the North of England. Of all of her many accolades, undoubtedly the greatest of all of them is being named a Dame of the British Empire in 1993. Catherine Cookson became a published novelist in 1950 with the novel Kate Hannigan. She continued to write up until her death and her final work was published in 2002. Below is a list of Catherine Cookson’s books in order of when they were first released: Publication Order of Kate Hannigan Books Kate Hannigan


Malmsey is a type of which alcoholic drink?

Types of Drinkware for Beer, Wine, and Cocktail | Greatist {{displayTitle}} READ Red solo cups are fine for backyard barbecues and certain country music artists , but when we're hosting a dinner party or feeling fancy, we prefer to drink our adult beverages out of slightly more sophisticated vessels. And, as if feeling like a badass holding a martini weren't enough, there's scientific reason to be choosy about your glass. The container you pour your beverage into can help maximize the aromas and body of the drink to optimize flavor, says David "Rev" Ciancio, owner Idle Hands Bar  and director of marketing for  Schweid & Sons . Some research even suggests that the shape of your glass can affect how much and how quickly you drink. Glass shape influences consumption rate for alcoholic beverages. Attwood AS, Scott-Samuel NE, Stothart G. PloS one, 2012, Aug.;7(8):1932-6203. Science aside, some glassware exists today because that’s the way people have always enjoyed those drinks, explain Geza Horvath, a sommelier for New York City’s Artisanal Bistro . And of course the elegance of certain glasses (despite their impracticality) can give individuals a perception of a finer drinking experience, adds Matt Gorecki , a beer expert and consultant.  Ready to get the best out of your drink (and stay classy doing it)? Pick your poison below and find out how to make the most of each sip. Beer American Pint Sometimes called a shaker, the American pint typically holds 16 ounces of suds. It has a simple, cylindrical shape that gradually widens at the top and is generally meant for lagers or brown ales, Ciancio explains. Although the large, wide glass is cheap to manufacture and easy to drink out of (making it a staple in most bars), it’s actually not the best way to bring out the aromas and flavors in many craft beers, he adds. (Try one of the options below instead.) Imperial Pint American and imperial pints share the same basic characteristics (they're meant to hold beer, they're cheap, and they're easy to drink from), yet the British version of the pint glass is a 20-ouncer with a slight ridge toward the top that makes it easier for a barback to stack. Ciancio recommends this glassware for English ales. Pilsner While the name makes it an obvious fit for the classic pilsner, Ciancio adds that other German-style beers like bock or kölsch are also nice to sip from this glass. The tall, tapered shape captures the carbonation and color of a pilsner while allowing a foamy head to form. Snifter Also known as a brandy snifter, cognac glass, or balloon, a snifter is a short-stemmed glass with a wide bottom and relatively narrow top. The wider base allows room for swirling to release aromas, which then get trapped at the narrow top. A rounded bottom makes it easy to cup in your hand, simultaneously warming the liquor. Ciancio recommends using this type of glassware for intense beers with strong aromas like barley wines, strong ales, quads , or wee heavys . This glass is bound to come in handy as well if you’re a brandy drinker. Wheat Beer Glass Similar to pilsner glasses, wheat beer or weizen glasses are a little thinner, allowing for more head (or frothy foam) on the beer, Ciancio explains. The tall and slender glassware also help amplify aromas and are perfect for their namesake beers. Mugs and Steins While Ciancio cautions against enormous tubs, reasonably sized mugs and steins are ideal for red ales, lagers, porters, stouts, or anything robust with deep flavors. The wide, cylindrical mug has thick glass walls to help insulate your beer, and a large handle makes it easy to carry without inadvertently warming up your drink. Bonus Points for Beer Snobs Look for lace. “If your glass has a nice lace (leftover foam rings) as you drink, that means the person serving you cares about your experience and the glass has been properly cleaned,“ Ciancio says. Steer clear of frosty mugs. A very cold glass can detract from the taste of your brew. “Some beers, like cask ales, are better served at room temperature,” he says. Foam is your friend. While foam may h


In which century was the Royal Greenwich Observatory opened in London?

Greenwich. Greenwich Royal Observatory, Greenwich Palace, Queen's House, Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park Fact file The Greenwich Royal Observatory With all the attractions of London, this little gem of a neighbourhood which contains so much to visit packed in a relatively small area may be overlooked. Greenwich was made a royal borough by the Queen in 2012 to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Greenwich is a place where time begins and ends. The number 1 meridian, the world's most famous landmark for measuring the passing of our hours and days, the centre of earth time and space, is named after it, because it was here that the concept of longitude was first used to improve measurement of time at sea and therefore to help navigation. It is essential for a ship to navigate safely to know exactly where it is at sea. It is relatively easy to know your location in terms of latitude (north-south direction) by measuring the height of the sun, but more difficult to know the longitude of your position (east-west direction). One way to solve this problem is by studying the stars and make tables that sailors can consult when they are at sea. The Royal Greenwich Observatory was created as an astronomical observatory, founded by King Charles II of England in 1675 to study astronomy, to make accurate measurements of the star positions in the northern hemisphere with telescopes, and to find means of fixing longitude for navigational purposes. It became the acknowledged world authority on the subject. A second method to solve the longitude problem was by measuring time. If you compare your local time, wherever you are located, with the time at a constant reference point of longitude on the Earth (called the 'Prime Meridian'), you can calculate how many degrees of longitude separate you from the Prime Meridian. The reference point, zero degrees longitude, was later fixed at the Greenwich Observatory, which became the Prime Meridian. On a ship, the local time can be determined from the position of the sun, a bright star or the moon, but the reference time at zero degrees longitude also had to be known aboard the ship. The problem was that clocks until the 18th century were not accurate enough, especially those capable of running on ships. Errors of few minutes could possibly cause disasters, even shipwreck. In 1764, John Harrison, a British clockmaker, after a lifetime of effort succeeded in building his seagoing chronometer, a timepiece that was highly accurate and durable. The first models of his clock can be seen in the museum. The Observatory, part of the National Maritime Museum, is one of the most important features of Maritime Greenwich, which is since 1997 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Until its closure in 1998, it was the oldest scientific institution in Great Britain. Its main contributions were in practical astronomy, such as navigation, timekeeping, determination of star positions, and almanac publication. The Observatory is open to visitors. In its galleries they'll discover the phenomena of time, space and astronomy, in the Planetarium they'll explore the wonders of the heavens and in Flamsteed House, Sir Christopher Wren's original building built as a home for the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, they'll see London's only public camera obscura. Meridians are the imaginary vertical lines that circle the earth from the North Pole to the South Pole. The meridian passing through Greenwich Observatory, the Prime Meridian, is the one to which all other meridians refer, thus measuring longitude. The line is marked outside the museum. Put one foot on one side of this line and the other foot on the other side, and you'll be in both the eastern and western hemispheres at the same time. Back to Top Greenwich other treasures and history Greenwich is also a place of majestic buildings and wonderful museums. The town itself is very quaint, still retaining the atmosphere of the village it once was, full of picturesque pubs, restaurants and shops. Greenwich is on the south bank of the river Thames, 4.5 miles


Which James Bond film was named after Ian Fleming’s home in Jamaica?

Ian Fleming facts: From Goldeneye to JFK, the colourful life of the real James Bond | Books | Entertainment | Daily Express By Stefan Kyriazis 06:01, Fri, Aug 22, 2014 Daniel Craig as the latest incarnation of Bond - but do you know what Vesper Lynd was names after?[ FS] His name was Fleming, Ian Fleming. The son of a Conservative MP for Henley, he was educated at Eton and Sandhurst before pursuing careers as as a journalist and naval intelligence officer. He wrote his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, at the age of 44 and went on to sell over 100 million books worldwide.  Eleven more Bond novels and a very famous children’s book cemented his position as one of the best-selling and best-loved authors of the 20th century. The first Bond film, Dr No was released in 1962 and began one of the greatest franchises in film history - a franchise that would bring us the likes of Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Daniel Craig as the leading man, surrounded by a host of famous beauties such as Ursula Andress, Jane Seymour, Honor Blackman, Halle Berry and Eva Green. SCROLL DOWN FOR 10 FACTS ABOUT IAN FLEMING Life often imitated art and Fleming’s privileged background and increasing fame meant that he mixed with the highest levels of society and seemingly made the most of every moment. Yet he only enjoyed a few years of international success before he died suddenly of a heart attack in the early hours of August 12, 1964. It was his son Caspar’s 12th birthday. Matthew Parker’s new book Goldeneye: Where Bond Was Born: Ian Fleming's Jamaica takes a look at Fleming’s extraordinary life and the creation of his most famous fictional character. To mark the 50th anniversary of his death, Parker has shared his favourite facts about the man behind the iconic spy. Ian Fleming with Sean Connery on the set of the first Bond film, Dr. No, at Pinewood Studios [ PH] 1. GOLDENEYE IS A HOUSE All the James Bond novels and stories were written at Goldeneye, the house he built on Jamaica’s north coast where he spent two months of every year from the end of the war until his death 50 years ago. In 1976 the estate was purchased by Bob Marley who sold it on to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell the following year. Blackwell has developed the estate and surrounding lands into a luxury resort. Fleming's gardener, Ramsey, although retired, still lives on the property. 2. HE HAD ECLECTIC MUSIC TASTES The Bond books are filled with virile, overtly macho fights, both with fists and guns but, as a child, Fleming wanted no part in his upper class family’s hunting, shooting and fishing exploits. Instead, he preferred to stay in and listen to Hawaiian guitar music. 3. WOMEN WERE NOT ALWAYS ON HIS MIND Despite his reputation for being obsessed with beautiful women in his books and his own life, his first brush with expulsion from Eton was not because of womanising, but because he bunked off to visit the Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1925 aged 17. Our office certainly doesn't look like this: Fleming's Jamaican home Goldeneye [ PH] 4. VESPER WAS NOT NAMED AFTER A MOTORBIKE The first ever Bond girl, Vesper Lynd of Casino Royale, was actually named after a cocktail - a mix of frozen rum, fruit and herbs - Ian had been given in Jamaica. Two of his other famous heroines, Solitaire from Live and Let Die, and Domino from Thunderball, are named after rare Jamaican birds. A legend is born - Sean Connery and Ursula Andress in Dr. No [ FS] 5. HE WASN'T KEEN ON AMERICA The very British agent OO7 seemed to constantly and single-handedly save the world. So it’s not a great surprise to discover that Fleming had little regard for the United States, calling it: “A society that fails to establish a clear moral definition of right and wrong." In case that wasn't clear enough, he also believed that Americans were, “Totally unprepared to rule the world that is now theirs.” Fleming and his wife Ann Charteris [ GETTY] 6. HE BECAME AN UNWITTING PLAYER IN THE SUEZ CRISIS He first became front-page news not because of his books but because the Prime Minister Antony Eden stayed at his hou


Who wrote the 1961 play ‘The Night of the Iguana’?

Tennessee Williams | About Tennessee Williams | American Masters | PBS About Tennessee Williams Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of The American Stage About Tennessee Williams Comments Tennessee Williams at age 54 in 1965. Photo by Orland Fernandez. He was brilliant and prolific, breathing life and passion into such memorable characters as Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski in his critically acclaimed A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. And like them, he was troubled and self-destructive, an abuser of alcohol and drugs. He was awarded four Drama Critic Circle Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was derided by critics and blacklisted by Roman Catholic Cardinal Spellman, who condemned one of his scripts as “revolting, deplorable, morally repellent, offensive to Christian standards of decency.” He was Tennessee Williams, one of the greatest playwrights in American history. Born Thomas Lanier Williams in Columbus, Mississippi in 1911, Tennessee was the son of a shoe company executive and a Southern belle. Williams described his childhood in Mississippi as happy and carefree. This sense of belonging and comfort were lost, however, when his family moved to the urban environment of St. Louis, Missouri. It was there he began to look inward, and to write— “because I found life unsatisfactory.” Williams’ early adult years were occupied with attending college at three different universities, a brief stint working at his father’s shoe company, and a move to New Orleans, which began a lifelong love of the city and set the locale for A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Williams spent a number of years traveling throughout the country and trying to write. His first critical acclaim came in 1944 when THE GLASS MENAGERIE opened in Chicago and went to Broadway. It won a the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and, as a film, the New York Film Critics’ Circle Award. At the height of his career in the late 1940s and 1950s, Williams worked with the premier artists of the time, most notably Elia Kazan, the director for stage and screen productions of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, and the stage productions of CAMINO REAL, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, and SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH. Kazan also directed Williams’ film BABY DOLL. Like many of his works, BABY DOLL was simultaneously praised and denounced for addressing raw subject matter in a straightforward realistic way. The 1960s were perhaps the most difficult years for Williams, as he experienced some of his harshest treatment from the press. In 1961 he wrote THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, and in 1963, THE MILK TRAIN DOESN’T STOP HERE ANY MORE. His plays, which had long received criticism for openly addressing taboo topics, were finding more and more detractors. Around this time, Williams’ longtime companion, Frank Merlo, died of cancer. Williams began to depend more and more on alcohol and drugs and though he continued to write, completing a book of short stories and another play, he was in a downward spiral. In 1969 he was hospitalized by his brother. After his release from the hospital in the 1970s, Williams wrote plays, a memoir, poems, short stories and a novel. In 1975 he published MEMOIRS, which detailed his life and discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol, as well as his homosexuality. In 1980 Williams wrote CLOTHES FOR A SUMMER HOTEL, based on the lives of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Only three years later, Tennessee Williams died in a New York City hotel filled with half-finished bottles of wine and pills. It was in this desperation, which Williams had so closely known and so honestly written about, that we can find a great man and an important body of work. His genius was in his honesty and in the perseverance to tell his stories. What did you think?


A heitiki would normally be worn round which part of the body?

Spleen and Lymphatic System Spleen and Lymphatic System El bazo y el sistema linfático The lymphatic system is an extensive drainage network that helps keep body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. It is made up of a network of lymphatic vessels that carry lymph — a clear, watery fluid that contains protein molecules, salts, glucose, urea, and other substances — throughout the body. The spleen, located in the upper left part of the abdomen under the ribcage, works as part of the lymphatic system to protect the body, clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies from the bloodstream to help fight off infection. About the Spleen and Lymphatic System One of the lymphatic system's major jobs is to collect extra lymph fluid from body tissues and return it to the blood. This is crucial because water, proteins, and other substances are always leaking out of tiny blood capillaries into the surrounding body tissues. If the lymphatic system didn't drain the excess fluid from the tissues, the lymph fluid would build up in the body's tissues, causing them to swell. The lymphatic system also helps defend the body against germs (viruses, bacteria, and fungi) that can cause illnesses. Those germs are filtered out in the lymph nodes, which are small masses of tissue located along the network of lymph vessels. The nodes house lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Some of those lymphocytes make antibodies, special proteins that stop infections from spreading by trapping disease-causing germs and destroying them. The spleen also helps the body fight infection. The spleen contains lymphocytes and another kind of white blood cell (called macrophages) that engulf and destroy bacteria, dead tissue, and foreign matter and remove them from the blood passing through the spleen. continue Basic Anatomy The lymphatic system is a network of very small tubes (or vessels) that drain lymph fluid from all over the body. The major parts of the lymph tissue are located in the bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, and the tonsils. The heart, lungs, intestines, liver, and skin also contain lymphatic tissue. One of the major lymphatic vessels is the thoracic duct, which begins near the lower part of the spine and collects lymph from the pelvis, abdomen, and lower chest. The thoracic duct runs up through the chest and empties into the blood through a large vein near the left side of the neck. The right lymphatic duct is the other major lymphatic vessel and collects lymph from the right side of the neck, chest, and arm, and empties into a large vein near the right side of the neck. Lymph nodes are round or kidney-shaped. Most lymph nodes are about 1 cm in diameter but they can vary in size. Most of the lymph nodes are found in clusters in the neck, armpit, and groin area. Nodes are also located along the lymphatic pathways in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, where they filter the blood. Inside the lymph nodes, lymphocytes called T-cells and B-cells help the body fight infection. Lymphatic tissue is also scattered throughout the body in different major organs and in and around the gastrointestinal tract. The spleen helps control the amount of blood and blood cells that circulate through the body and helps destroy damaged cells. How A Healthy Lymph System Works Carrying Away Waste Lymph fluid drains into lymph capillaries, which are tiny vessels. The fluid is then pushed along when a person breathes or the muscles contract. The lymph capillaries are very thin, and they have many tiny openings that allow gases, water, and nutrients to pass through to the surrounding cells, nourishing them and taking away waste products. When lymph fluid leaks through in this way it is called interstitial fluid. Lymph vessels collect the interstitial fluid and then return it to the bloodstream by emptying it into large veins in the upper chest, near the neck. Fighting Infection Lymph fluid enters the lymph nodes, where macrophages fight off foreign bodies like bacteria, removing them from the bloodstream. After these substances


Which British comedian hosts a television programme called ‘TV Burp’?

Watch Online Harry Hill's TV Burp Season 10 Episode 1 [S10E01] 'Series 10: Episode 1' TV Show Full Episode The Best of TV Burp 16 Overview Harry Hill's TV Burp is a British television comedy programme that ran for 11 years from 2001 to 2012. It was produced by Avalon Television for ITV and hosted by comedian Harry Hill. The show presents a look at the week's television, including extracts from TV shows with added sketches, observational voice-overs, and guest appearances. The show is based on clips of the previous week of programming on television, frequently reinterpreting actions or lines of dialogue in a humorous way, or pointing out how views of props or sets amusingly resemble other objects, and often lightheartedly or sarcastically commenting on the actual intended content of the programme. To produce the show, Hill and his programme associate writing team, including Brenda Gilhooly, Paul Hawksbee, Dan Maier, Joe Burnside and David Quantick, watch significant amounts of television, much on preview tapes. Clips from a variety of shows across most channels are included in the show, with soaps, dramas and popular-factual series being the most commonly represented genres. The clips are shown outside of the context of their original programme and only limited information about the scene is given, as the focus of the show's treatment is on the often unintentional humour which can be derived from the scene. The show was filmed at Teddington Studios, Greater London, in Studio 1 for series 1 to 8. From series 9 to 11, the studio has been the BBC Television Centre in London. New series. The big-collared comedian looks back at the week's small-screen highlights, subjecting the latest soap sagas, reality shows and documentaries to his unique brand of scrutiny Harry Hill's TV Burp is a British television comedy programme that ran for 11 years from 2001 to 2012. It was produced by Avalon Television for ITV and hosted by comedian Harry Hill. The show presents a look at the week's television, including extracts from TV shows with added sketches, observational voice-overs, and guest appearances. The show is based on clips of the previous week of programming on television, frequently reinterpreting actions or lines of dialogue in a humorous way, or pointing out how views of props or sets amusingly resemble other objects, and often lightheartedly or sarcastically commenting on the actual intended content of the programme. To produce the show, Hill and his programme associate writing team, including Brenda Gilhooly, Paul Hawksbee, Dan Maier, Joe Burnside and David Quantick, watch significant amounts of television, much on preview tapes. Clips from a variety of shows across most channels are included in the show, with soaps, dramas and popular-factual series being the most commonly represented genres. The clips are shown outside of the context of their original programme and only limited information about the scene is given, as the focus of the show's treatment is on the often unintentional humour which can be derived from the scene. The show was filmed at Teddington Studios, Greater London, in Studio 1 for series 1 to 8. From series 9 to 11, the studio has been the BBC Television Centre in London. Uploaded by: lopasr


In Greek mythology what is the drink of the gods?

Mythography | Ambrosia - Food of the Greek Gods - in Mythology home | greek | lexicon | ambrosia Ambrosia - Food of the Greek Gods Ambrosia was the food of the gods and goddesses in Greek mythology. It was often accompanied by the drink nectar in celebrations, and indeed, ambrosia and nectar both appear in myth and literature as divine confections that were guaranteed to satisfy the hunger and/or thirst of any immortal resident of Mt. Olympus . While scholars are not entirely certain what the ancient Greeks thought the composition of ambrosia (or its liquid counterpart, for that matter) actually was, it is believed that these mythical items had some connection to a sweet treat enjoyed by mortals throughout the ages - honey. Honey was highly regarded by the people of ancient Greece, so this suggestion makes sense. Ambrosia made more than just a delightful meal, however. There are several episodes in Greek myth in which ambrosia is used by the gods and goddesses as a sort of balm, to confer grace or even immortality (in the case of mortals) onto the recipient. One such incident that demonstrates how ambrosia was used to beautify involves Aphrodite , the enchanting goddess of love. In the Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite, the goddess prepares herself for some serious seduction with the assistance of eau de ambrosia: "...there the Graces bathed her and anointed her with ambrosian oil such as is rubbed on deathless gods, divinely sweet, and made fragrant for her sake." And while this may have been an example of gilding the lily (Aphrodite already being irresistible), ambrosia played a more serious part in other myths. In one poignant and memorable scene from Homer's Iliad, the sea-nymph Thetis uses ambrosia and nectar to preserve the body of the dead warrior Patroclus. In the same epic, Zeus calls upon Apollo to anoint another fallen hero - this time, Sarpedon - with ambrosia. To see more definitions of words, visit the Mythography lexicon of Greek terms .


Which 1999 film starring Tom Hanks is set in a Louisiana prison?

The Green Mile (1999) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 36 titles created 14 Jan 2012 a list of 28 titles created 26 Aug 2012 a list of 38 titles created 09 Sep 2013 a list of 24 titles created 19 Jan 2014 a list of 21 titles created 16 Apr 2015 Title: The Green Mile (1999) 8.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     4     Oscars. Another    15 wins & 30 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him. Director: Robert Zemeckis Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. Director: Steven Spielberg When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Director: Ridley Scott Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Director: David Fincher A young F.B.I. cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims. Director: Jonathan Demme Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Director: Frank Darabont An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with a devil-may-care soap maker, forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more. Director: David Fincher A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. Director: Tony Kaye When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England. Director: Mel Gibson A thief, who steals corporate secrets through use of dream-sharing technology, is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO. Director: Christopher Nolan The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Director: Quentin Tarantino Edit Storyline Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930's, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift. Written by Guy Johns Miracles do happen. See more  » Genres: Rated R for violence, language and some sex-related material | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 10 December 1999 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Stephen King's The Green Mile See more  » Filming Locations: $18,017,152        (USA) (10 December 1999) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia When Stephen King visited the set of this film, he asked to be strapped into Old Sparky to see how it felt. He did not like it and asked to be released. See more » Goofs During prison scenes the guards are wearing sidearms. Real prison guards would not wear sidearms in the prison population for fear that one of the inmates might grab it and hold the guard hostage or kill the guard. See more » Quotes Hal : It's a tumor, Paul. A brain tumor. [pause] Hal : They got X-ray pictures of it. The size of a lemon, they said... way


In which South African country was Australian rugby player George Gregan born?

George Gregan : George Gregan Foundation Contact George Gregan George Musarurwa Gregan, born 19 April 1973, is an Australian rugby union scrum-half who made more appearances for his national team than any other player in the sport’s history. He captained the team to many victories and is respected throughout the rugby world for his tenacity, tactical skill, leadership ability, and sportsmanship, but is also known for his ‘talk-back’ to referees. Gregan played Super 14 for the ACT Brumbies from the inception of that competition in 1996, helping to lead them to overall victories in 2001 and 2004. He is a foundation Brumbies player and one of the few players whose careers span over both the amateur and professional eras. Early Life Gregan was born in Lusaka, Zambia, of a Zimbabwean mother and an Australian father. His family moved to Australia when he was one year old, and he grew up in Canberra where he was educated at St Edmund’s College. He represented Australia in rugby union at under-19 and under-21 level. The Wallabies George made his first appearance for the Wallabies in 1994 in a match against Italy in Brisbane, which the Wallabies won, 23 to 20. He was subsequently capped in the victories over Italy again, and Western Samoa. He made an immediate impact for the team, making a try-saving tackle on All Black Jeff Wilson that directly led to Australia winning the Bledisloe Cup that year and is much remembered as one of the greatest moments in the Wallabies-All Blacks rivalry. After two caps against Argentina the following season, Gregan had so far been on the winning side in all of his international games as Australia entered the 1995 World Cup in South Africa as defending champions. The game went professional post-1995 World Cup, and one outcome of this was the formation of the Super 12, of which Gregan became a foundation player for the ACT Brumbies franchise. That season Gregan appeared eight times for the Wallabies, including solid wins over both Wales and Canada in Brisbane, scoring a try in the Canadian clash. Another outcome of professionalism was the forming of the Tri Nations Series between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. He was elevated to the vice-captaincy of the Wallabies in 1997. After the international retirement of John Eales in 2001, Gregan became the Wallabies captain. Following Australia’s heartbreaking loss to the English in the World Cup, Gregan led the Wallabies on a massive winning campaign during the 2004 season. After defeating Scotland twice at home, the Wallabies faced the English in a World Cup replay in Brisbane, where they got their revenge, defeating England 51 to 15. Under Gregan, Australia lost just two matches in 2004, one against South Africa, and then against France in Paris. In June 2004 Gregan was appointed to the Order of Australia for his services to Rugby Union Football and in particular, as the captain of the Wallabies. In July during the 2005 Tri Nations Series, Gregan ran out at Subiaco Oval in Perth against South Africa for his 100th Wallaby test. In October 2004, Gregan announced that his four-year-old son had epilepsy and launched the George Gregan Foundation. Following the World Cup in France 2007, George retired from Australian rugby and joined French Club Toulon for one season. On 18 June 2008 it was announced that he had joined Suntory Sungoliath in Japan, where he completed three seasons. George officially retired from rugby in 2011 and is now based in Sydney. He is working on a number of projects including evolving The Gregan Group ; the cafe, bar and catering business he owns with his wife Erica. Follow @GeorgeGregan on Twitter


In May 1936 the first flight by which Irish airline took place between Dublin and Bristol?

Aer Lingus Flights (EI), Cheap Aer Lingus Tickets and Airfares - TravelPapa.com Cheap Aer Lingus Flights (EI) Overview Aer Lingus was founded by the Irish Government in April 1936 to provide air services to/from Ireland. The first flight, from Dublin to Bristol, took place on May 27th 1936. On October 2nd 2006, Aer Lingus entered a new phase in its history with the airline's floatation on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges, becoming a publicly quoted company and realising €400 million in equity for the airline's future growth. Business Model Aer Lingus' low-cost, low fares model is centred on maintaining low unit cost, offering one way fares, maintaining effective fleet utilisation and developing the Aer Lingus brand. Consistent with this low-cost model, Aer Lingus' primary distribution channel is its website. In 2007, approximately 75% of total passenger revenue was generated through aerlingus.com. Products & Services Cabin Classes Aer Lingus offers a single economy class service on all short-haul routes, and a two class Business and Economy service on all long-haul routes. Auxiliary Revenue In addition to revenue from low fares, Aer Lingus also generates revenue from sales of products and services that are ancillary to its core passenger operations, including: In-flight sales of merchandise, beverages and hot and cold meals Commissions from sales of car rentals Hotel accommodation and travel insurance sold through aerlingus.com Fees for passenger upgrades Commissions from online currency conversion Advertising in Aer Lingus' in-flight magazine "Cara" Gold Circle Club: Gold Circle Membership provides access to exclusive airport lounges, special reservation services and other benefits, such as advanced seat preferences and dedicated check-in areas. Other Services Aer Lingus provides a cargo transportation service on some of its scheduled passenger routes, including services to the United States and Europe. Aer Lingus provides mail transportation services between Ireland and the United Kingdom. In addition to providing its own cargo handling services at Dublin and Shannon airports, Aer Lingus provides cargo handling services to Singapore Airlines, SAS and Lufthansa. Codeshare Partners Aer Lingus has codeshare agreements with the following carriers: ♦ United - Services between Ireland and North America and between Ireland and London. ♦ British Airways - Services between Dublin, Cork, Belfast and London Heathrow. ♦ KLM - Services between Dublin and Amsterdam and also Cork and Amsterdam. Partner Airlines On 1st February 2008, Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways, the New York based low fare, high frills Airline announced an industry-first strategic partnership to come into effect beginning 3rd April 2008. The innovative partnership will enable Irish and U.S. customers to book a single low fare reservation between Ireland and a variety of U.S. destinations, connecting through JetBlue's home base at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and through Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).  Route Network Aer Lingus operates a single economy class service on its short-haul route network, operating over 80 routes to and from the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, and a two class service on its long haul network to six destinations in the United States. General information


How many Oscars did the film ‘Avatar’ win at the 2010 Academy Awards?

'Avatar' At The Oscars: What Went Wrong? Experts Weigh In - MTV mtv Brian Warmoth 03/08/2010 James Cameron's "Avatar" became the [article id="1630535"]highest-grossing movie of all time[/article] in theaters, but Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" became the lowest-grossing film ever to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. Even with Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography wins to boast about, many thought that "Avatar" would follow behind "Titanic" and bring a windfall of Oscar wins. Critics point to several inherent weaknesses, however, including actor fears within the Academy, traditional notions of film and political trends. "For whatever reason, boomer-age people, older Gen X-ers [in the Academy] are threatened by it," journalist and Hollywood Elsewhere writer Jeff Wells told MTV News. "They feel on some level that they're going to be lost, that they're going to be digitally wiped out in the future." Wells cited voting actors who are consistently in search of new jobs as the ones who feel they have the most to lose. "People like JoBeth Williams and others in that branch — we're talking about people who aren't working as much anymore, but they're getting some work and they're marginal — that's most of the Academy's actors branch," he explained. "We're not talking about 3 percent or 4 percent that are working a lot and getting big money for it and doing very well." Dave Karger of Entertainment Weekly's OscarWatch blog disagreed. "I never really felt in my gut that it was going to happen," he said. " 'Avatar' always seemed to me like a movie that would win four or five technical Oscars, and it ended up winning three, so I actually thought it was going to do a little better than it did. I can't see a movie like that winning Best Picture at this stage. It might take a while for a movie like that to be fully accepted." Whether fear over jobs or the loss of on-camera face-time influenced the vote, the road for motion-capture acting to Oscars' biggest honors may be further off than Cameron or "Avatar" supporters anticipated, unless certain challenges can be overcome. "Cameron has made the point over and over again, you've got to really, really work it and be a really exceptional actor to come through in these things," Wells explained, speaking of the film's mo-cap technology. "This is all about your own emotionality. It's all about your facial muscles." It may require a new generation of actors who are trained in such methods before a breakthrough performance manages to calm anxieties and impress the voters that passed this year on "Avatar." Still, Big Hollywood Editor in Chief John Nolte believes the Na'vi's loss to "The Hurt Locker" may have been a product of trends greater than workers facing a recession. "No, I think that [Cameron has] taken some pretty hard shots over the past few weeks," Nolte responded when asked if he thought actors balked at mo-cap. " 'Avatar' had been criticized for being anti-military. It's a very political film, and this appeared to be a season where the Academy decided that they were going to keep politics off the front burner." If "The Hurt Locker" managed to earn sympathies where "Avatar" lost them, such sentiment could have impacted the results as well. "It was really remarkable to not take a hit as a conservative Christian during the Academy Awards," Nolte proposed, referencing an absence of war or political activism from the winners and hosts compared to past years. That sea change alone may prove noteworthy, but whichever forces ultimately prove to be responsible, James Cameron's new vision for 3-D filmmaking will have to regroup for the 2011 Academy Awards. Until then, new films like "Alice in Wonderland" and potentially Marc Webb's "Spider-Man" relaunch will be testing out what the new technology has to offer. "The whole game has changed," Wells said, "big-time." Relive all the best moments from the 2010 Academy Awards with photos, interviews, blogs, post-show analysis and more, right here at MTV News. Check out everything we've got on "Avatar." For breaking news, celeb


Louisville, Kentucky, USA was named after which French monarch?

King Louis XVI of France, Louisville, Kentucky - Monarchs of the World on Waymarking.com you are not logged in.  [log in] King Louis XVI of France, Louisville, Kentucky - Monarchs of the World on Waymarking.com Welcome to Waymarking.com! We hope you've been able to find what you are looking for. We would also like               to encourage you to take some time to browse some of the other aspects of our site.               We recommend viewing our featured waymarks ,               or perhaps the newest waymarks . You can               also create a free membership to track your progress online               and share your locations with others. Click                 here to view the complete waymark directory N 38° 15.259 W 085° 45.610 16S E 608478 N 4234759 Quick Description: This almost 200 year old statue of the French king stands in the city named after him. Location: Kentucky, United States Date Posted: 9/14/2009 4:10:07 PM Waymark Code: WM77KY .KML File (Google Earth) Long Description: This marble representation of Louisville's namesake was commissioned by the king's daughter, Marie-Therese. It was crafted by the French sculptor Achille-Joseph Valois and originally unveiled in the 1820's in Montpellier, France, 36 years after the execution of King Louis XVI. The statue, at 12 feet tall and weighing 9 tons, came to Louisville in 1967 as a gift from Mayor Francois Delmas of Montpellier, France. The two cities had recently become "sister cities" and the statue was presented as a gift of friendship between the two cities. So why is a city in Kentucky named after a French king? Louis XVI was king of France during the American Revolution, and had a vested interest in seeing the colonies gain their freedom, not so much in the name of freedom and liberty, but rather to greatly reduce the size of the British Empire. In 1778 Louis reached a deal with Ben Franklin to send assistance to the fledgling United States. That backing, in the form of supplies and soldiers, helped secure America's independence. To give thanks for the French contribution, a new settlement in what was then Virginia was named in his honor. The town of Louisville was officially chartered by the Virginia Legislature in 1780, and became part of Kentucky upon the commonwealth's statehood in 1797. By that time reforms in the French government had already led to Louis' capture and execution in 1793. The statue of Louis XVI in Louisville holds a unique status as one of a man for whom a US city was named, coming from a French city where it had been commissioned by the man's daughter. And Louisville holds a unique status as one of the few cities in the world named for an executed criminal. The information above is adapted from ( visit link ) Monarch Ranking: King / Queen Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Louis-Auguste Country or Empire of Influence: France


The island groups Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao form which country?

Mindanao, Philippines | Backpacking Asia Travel Guide Priority: Midd Location Type: Region the southernmost island group, which showcases the Philippines' indigenous and rich cultures - Travelling to the southern part of this region is dangerous and strongly discouraged videos below are provided by YouTube under copyright of their owners. Wikipedia -     Mindanao Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines. Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also one of the three island groups in the country, along with Luzon and Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The Land of Promise.Mindanao is the second largest island in the country at 94,630 square kilometers, and is the eighth most populous island in the world. The island of Mindanao is larger than 125 countries worldwide, including the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Taiwan and Ireland. The island is mountainous, and is home to Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the country. Mindanao is surrounded by seas: the Sulu Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. Of all the islands of the Philippines, Mindanao and Borneo shows the greatest variety of physiographic development. High, rugged, faulted mountains; almost isolated volcanic peaks; high rolling plateaus; and broad, level, swampy plains are found there. Christians form the majority, with 63% of the population; Muslims are 32% of the population (mostly on the southern part of the island); 5% are affiliated with other religions. The native Maguindanaon and other native Muslim or non-Muslim groups of Mindanao have a culture that is different from the main cultures of the Southern Philippines. provided by Wikipedia are under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License Wikitravel - WARNING Travel Warning A heavy conflict is going on in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Basilan, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi) between Muslim militias and the Philippine government. In 2009 this region was declared the world's most hazardous area for journalists by the Committee to Protect Journalists, a massacre occurred twice in this area; once in 2009 and again in 2010. Travelling to this region is dangerous and strongly discouraged. If it is necessary to visit, inform your embassy, remain cautious at all times and avoid public gatherings. ... read more provided by Wikitravel under Creative Commons       Attribution-ShareAlike License Research Center Not Enough information on travelling to     Mindanao? Want to know more? Dive into endless sources the internet     provides.


Lemurs of Madagascar More lemur photos Madagascar is world-famous for its lemurs—primates that look something like a cat crossed with a squirrel and a dog. These animals are unique to the island and display a range of interesting behaviors from singing like a whale (the indri) to sashaying across the sand like a ballet dancer (the sifaka). Below you will learn more about these fascinating creatures. Lemur history Madagascar lacks the dominant form of primate distributed worldwide, those of the suborder Haplorhini (monkeys, chimps, gorillas, and Homo sapiens). Instead, their niche has been filled by an older group of primates, the lemurs. Lemurs belong to the sub-order Strepsirhini together with bushbabies, lorises, and pottos which—like the original lemurs—are nocturnal, insectivorous primates characterized by a small body, a long nose, and large eyes. Lemurs have an interesting evolutionary history and the only reason they still exist today is because of Madagascar's isolation. Until around 160 million years ago, Madagascar was attached to the African mainland as part of the super continent Gondwanaland (formed of Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, India, and Madagascar). As Gondwanaland broke apart, Madgascar moved away from Africa. The first lemur-like primates on the fossil record appeared roughly 60 million years ago in mainland Africa and crossed over to Madagascar shortly thereafter. The island continued to drift eastward and by the time monkeys appeared on the scene 17-23 million years ago, Madagascar was isolated from their arrival. As highly intelligent and adaptive primates, monkeys quickly drove the lemur lineage elsewhere in the world toward extinction (a few Strepsirhines—including bushbabies, lorises, and pottos—managed to hang on by retaining their nocturnal, solitary, and insectivorous traits). Madagascar's lemurs—isolated from evolutionary changes of the world—radiated into the large island's many niches without much competition or predation. Today lemurs are found in virtually all of Madagascar's ecosystems and share some of the social and behavioral characteristics of monkeys (i.e., forming social groups, eating fruit and vegetation, and being active during the day). Upper primates did not reach Madagascar until about they learned to navigate the high seas and arrived on boats roughly 2,000 years ago. Humans quickly went to work on the island's lemurs, reducing the number of species found in Madagascar by at least 15. The largest species suffered the most and today the largest remaining lemur is the Indri which would have been dwarfed by the gorilla-sized species once found on the island. Currently all lemurs are endangered species, due mainly to habitat destruction (deforestation) and hunting . Lemurs today Today Madagascar is home to nearly 60 "taxa" of lemurs (species, sub-species, and populations from 33 species across five families and 14 genera) ranging in size from the 25-gram pygmy mouse lemur to the indri. All these species are endemic to Madagascar (two lemur species were introduced to the Comoros) giving the country the second highest number of primate species after Brazil, which has 77 species (only two endemic genera and no endemic families). And new species are still being discovered— primate researchers speculate that 10-20 new species of lemurs may be described over the next generation. Global importance of Madagascar's lemurs According to Russell Mittermeier in The Eighth Continent , although Madagascar "is only one of 92 countries with wild primate populations, it is alone responsible for 21 percent (14 of 65) of all primate genera and 36 percent (five of 14) of all primate families, making it the single highest priority" for primate conservation. "Madagascar is so important for primates that primatologists divide the world into four major regions: the whole of South and Central America, all of southern and southeast Asia, mainland Africa, and Madagascar, which ranks as a full-fledged region all by itself." Behavior Non-scientists generally group lemurs by their primary


Jazz musician Benny Goodman was famous for playing which instrument?

Benny Goodman @ All About Jazz Read more Benjamin David Goodman was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the eighth child of immigrants David Goodman and Dora Grisinsky Goodman, who left Russia to escape anti-Semitism. Benny's mother never learned to speak English. His father worked for a tailor to support his large family, which eventually grew to include a total of 12 children, and had trouble making ends meet. When Benny was 10 years old, his father sent him to study music at Kehelah Jacob Synagogue in Chicago. There, Benny learned the clarinet under the tutelage of Chicago Symphony member Franz Schoepp, while two of his brothers learned tuba and trumpet. He also played in the band at Jane Addams' famous social settlement, Hull-House. Benny's aptitude on the clarinet was immediately apparent. While he was still very young, he became a professional musician and played in several bands in Chicago. He played with his first pit band at the age of 11, and became a member of the American Federation of Musicians when he was 14, when he quit school to pursue his career in music. When his father died, 15-year-old Benny used the money he made to help support his family. During these early years in Chicago, he played with many musicians who would later become nationally renowned, such as Frank Teschemacher and Dave Tough. When Benny was 16, he was hired by the Ben Pollack band and moved to Los Angeles. He remained with the band for four years, and became a featured soloist. In 1929, the year that marked the onset of the Great Depression and a time of distress for America, Benny left the Ben Pollack band to participate in recording sessions and radio shows in New York City. Then, in 1933, Benny began to work with John Hammond, a jazz promoter who would later help to launch the recording careers of Billie Holiday and Count Basie, among many others. Hammond wanted Benny to record with drummer Gene Krupa and trombonist Jack Teagarden, and the result of this recording session was the onset of Benny's national popularity. Later, in 1942, Benny would marry Alice Hammond Duckworth, John Hammond's sister, and have two daughters: Rachel, who became a concert pianist, and Benji, who became a cellist. Benny led his first band in 1934 and began a few-month stint at Billy Rose's Music Hall, playing Fletcher Henderson's arrangements along with band members Bunny Berigan, Gene Krupa and Jess Stacy. The music they played had its roots in the Southern jazz forms of ragtime and Dixieland, while its structure adhered more to arranged music than its more improvisational jazz counterparts. This gave it an accessibility that appealed to American audiences on a wide scale. America began to hear Benny 's band when he secured a weekly engagement for his band on NBC's radio show Let's Dance, which was taped with a live studio audience. The new swing music had the kids dancing when, on August 21, 1935, Benny's band played the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles. The gig was sensational and marked the beginning of the years that Benny would reign as King: the Swing Era. Teenagers and college students invented new dance steps to accompany the new music sensation. Benny's band, along with many others, became hugely successful among listeners from many different backgrounds all over the country. During this period Benny also became famous for being colorblind when it came to racial segregation and prejudice. Pianist Teddy Wilson, an African-American, first appeared in the Ben ny Goodman Trio at the Congress Hotel in 1935. Benny added Lionel Hampton, who would later form his own band, to his Benny Goodman Quartet the next year. While these groups were not the first bands to feature both white and black musicians, Benny's national popularity helped to make racially mixed groups more accepted in the mainstream. Benny once said, If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice. Benny's success as an icon of the Swing Era prompted Time magazine in 1937 to call him the King of Swing. The next year, at the pinnacle of the Swing Era,


Columbia University is in which US city?

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Henrietta Maria was the French wife of which British monarch?

Biography of Queen Henrietta Maria » Biographies » Queen Henrietta Maria Queen Henrietta Maria, 1609-69 Loyal, courageous and devoted to King Charles I, but her influence added to the atmosphere of mistrust that surrounded the King. Henrietta Maria was born in Paris on 26 November 1609 (NS), the youngest daughter of King Henri IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was taught riding, dancing and singing and received religious instruction from the Carmelite nuns. Her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, required a special dispensation from the Pope because it was the first time that a Catholic princess had married a Protestant prince. Politically, it was a move towards an alliance between France and England against Spain. The marriage took place in May 1625 when Henrietta was 15 and Charles was 24. Her Catholicism alarmed the English Parliament, and she was not allowed to be crowned alongside her husband when he succeeded to the throne of the Three Kingdoms as King Charles I in February 1626. Catholic Queen Consort Apart from their religious differences, the royal couple were opposites in character and temperament: Charles was sober and aloof, Henrietta was stylish and vivacious. During the first three years of their marriage, Charles was influenced by his overbearing favourite the Duke of Buckingham , and neglected Henrietta Maria almost to the point of estrangement. But when Buckingham was assassinated in 1628, Charles transferred his affections to the Queen, and they quickly became devoted to one another. During the 1630s, the court of King Charles and Queen Henrietta Maria was admired throughout Europe. The King's impeccable taste in art and the formality of court ritual gave an appearance of sophistication; the Queen's encouragement of dancing, music and theatre added warmth and polite gaiety. Elaborate masques were staged by Inigo Jones and Ben Jonson to dramatise the ideals of the Stuart monarchy. To the horror of many Puritans, the Queen herself sometimes took part in the performances. Increasingly, King Charles discussed affairs of state with Henrietta Maria. He valued her opinions and advice, but because she remained a practising Roman Catholic, her influence was viewed with extreme suspicion, particularly as several prominent courtiers converted to Catholicism and a papal representative was received in England for the first time since the Reformation. When the King needed money to finance the Bishops' Wars (1639-40), the Queen raised funds by appealing to English Catholics. Her further appeals to the Vatican itself fuelled Protestant fears of a Popish conspiracy against England. She was even suspected of inciting the Irish Uprising of 1641. Rumours that members of the Long Parliament were planning to impeach the Queen prompted King Charles to make his disastrous attempt to arrest the Five Members in January 1642. “She-Majesty, Generalissima” In February 1642, when civil war looked inevitable, Henrietta Maria left England for the Netherlands—the King galloping along the cliff tops to keep her ship in sight until the last sail had vanished below the horizon. She spent almost a year in The Hague, raising loans, buying weapons and recruiting troops for the Royalist cause. By selling or pawning jewels, she raised a large fortune which financed several convoys of weapons and ammunition and a company of veteran professional soldiers to fight for the King. Braving storms and attack by Parliament's warships, she returned to England in February 1643, landing at Bridlington in Yorkshire. Henrietta stayed with the Earl (later Marquis) of Newcastle at York. She participated in Newcastle's secret negotiations with the Parliamentarian commanders Sir Hugh Cholmley at Scarborough and  Sir John Hotham at Hull. Persuaded by the Queen, Cholmley defected and delivered Scarborough Castle to the Royalists. By the summer of 1643, Royalist victories in the Midlands made it relatively safe for Henrietta to move south at the head of her army, styling herself "Her She-Majesty, Generalissima". On 13 July 1643, she was reunited with the Ki


Who played football coach Dave Dodds in the 2001 film ‘Mike Bassett:England Manager’?

Mike Bassett England Manager Interview with Bradley Walsh - YouTube Mike Bassett England Manager Interview with Bradley Walsh 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. Uploaded on Jan 15, 2010 Bradley Walsh talks about his role as England Coach "Dave Dodds" in the Comedy Film "Mike Bassett England Manager". He also describes his previous professional career in football and recent acting performance in "Lock, Stock". Category


Mrs Grose and Miss Jessel appear in which novella by Henry James?

SparkNotes: The Turn of the Screw: Character List The Turn of the Screw Henry James Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters The Governess -  The protagonist of the novella, a twenty-year-old woman who has been put in charge of educating and supervising Flora and Miles at the country estate of Bly. The governess has had a very sheltered upbringing and little life experience, and her new job puts an immense responsibility on her, since she has no one to supervise or help her. She is intelligent as well as sensitive and emotionally volatile. Over the course of two short interviews with her employer, she fell in love with him, but she has no opportunity to see him or communicate with him. She is extremely protective of her charges and hopes to win her employer’s approval. She views herself as a zealous guardian, a heroine facing dark forces. However, we never know for certain whether the ghosts and visions the governess sees are real or only figments of her imagination. No one else ever admits to seeing what she sees, and her fears, at times, seem to border on insanity. Read an in-depth analysis of The Governess. Mrs. Grose -  A servant who acts as the governess’s companion and confidante. Mrs. Grose, who is illiterate, is very aware of her low standing in comparison with the governess and treats the governess with great respect. Mrs. Grose listens patiently to the governess’s constantly changing theories and insights, most often claiming to believe her but sometimes questioning whether the ghosts may not be imaginary. The governess, however, tends to overwhelm Mrs. Grose, often finishing Mrs. Grose’s sentences or leaping to conclusions about what Mrs. Grose is saying. Thus, it can sometimes be difficult for us to judge whether Mrs. Grose is as strongly on the governess’s side as the governess thinks. Mrs. Grose cares deeply about Flora and Miles and consistently defends them against the governess’s accusations. Read an in-depth analysis of Mrs. Grose. Miles -  A ten-year-old boy, the elder of the governess’s two charges. Miles is charming and very attractive. He seems unnaturally well behaved and agreeable for a child, never fights with his sister, and tries constantly to please his governess. He is expelled from school for an unspecified but seemingly sinister reason, and although he seems to be a good child, he often hints that he is capable of being bad. The governess is alarmed by the fact that Miles never refers to his own past and suspects that wicked secrets belie his perfect exterior. Read an in-depth analysis of Miles. Flora -  An eight-year-old girl, the younger of the governess’s two charges. Flora is beautiful and well mannered, a pleasure to be around. Although the governess loves Flora, she is disturbed that Flora, like Miles, seems strangely impersonal and reticent about herself. Flora is affectionate and always ready with an embrace or a smile. She is so unusually well behaved that her first instance of misconduct is disquieting. The governess eventually becomes convinced that Flora sees the ghost of Miss Jessel but keeps these sightings secret.


Who wrote the 1951 novel ‘The Catcher in the Rye’?

Catcher in the Rye is published - Jul 16, 1951 - HISTORY.com Catcher in the Rye is published Share this: Catcher in the Rye is published Author Catcher in the Rye is published URL Publisher A+E Networks J.D. Salinger’s only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is      published by Little, Brown on this day in 1951. The book, about a confused teenager      disillusioned by the adult world, is an instant hit and will be taught in high schools      for half a century. The 31-year-old Salinger had worked on the novel      for a decade. His stories had already started appearing in the 1940s, many in the New Yorker. The book took the country by storm,      selling out and becoming a Book of the Month Club selection. Fame      did not agree with Salinger, who retreated to a hilltop cabin in Cornish, New York, but      he continued to publish stories in the New Yorker periodically. He      published Franny and Zooey in 1963, based on two combined New Yorker stories. Salinger stopped publishing      work in 1965, the same year he divorced his wife of 12 years, whom he had married when      he was 32. In 1999, journalist Joyce Maynard published a book about her affair with      Salinger, which had taken place more than two decades earlier. Notoriously reclusive,      Salinger died at his home in New Hampsire on Jan. 27, 2010. He was 91 years      old. Related Videos


English soothsayer and prophetess Ursula Southill was better known as ‘Mother…who’?

Prophecies of Armageddon » Prophecies of Mother Shipton Prophecies of Mother Shipton Videos Prophecies of Mother Shipton Ursula Southeil (c. 1488–1561) (possibly Ursula Southill or Ursula Soothtell), better known as Mother Shipton, was an English soothsayer and prophetess. The first publication of her prophecies, which did not appear until 1641, eighty years after her reported death, contained a number of mainly regional predictions, but only two prophetic verses – neither of which foretold the End of the World, despite widespread assumptions to that effect. One of the most notable editions of her prophecies was published in 1684. It states that she was born in Knaresborough,Yorkshire, in a cave now known as Mother Shipton’s Cave, that along with the Petrifying Well and associated parkland is operated as a visitor attraction. She was reputed to be hideously ugly. The book also claims that she married Toby Shipton, a local carpenter, near York in 1512 and told fortunes and made predictions throughout her life. Some prophecies of Mother Shipton When pictures seem alive with movements free, when boats like fishes swim beneath the sea. When men like birds shall scour the sky. Then half the world, deep drenched in blood shall die. For those who live the century through in fear and trembling this shall do. Flee to the mountains and the dens to bog and forest and wild fens. For storms will rage and oceans roar when Gabriel stands on sea and shore, and as he blows his wondrous horn old worlds die and new be born. A fiery dragon will cross the sky six times before the earth shall die. Mankind will tremble and frightened be for the six heralds in this prophecy. For seven days and seven nights man will watch this awesome sight. The tides will rise beyond their ken. To bite away the shores and then three mountains will begin to roar and earthquakes split the plain to shore. And flooding waters rushing in, will flood the lands with such a din that mankind cowers in muddy fen and snarls about his fellow men. He bares his teeth and fights and kills and secrets food in secret hill and ugly in his fear, he lies to kill marauders, thieves and spies. Man flees in terror from the floods and kills, and rapes and lies in blood and spilling blood by mankind’s hand will stain and bitter many lands. And when the dragon’s tail is gone man forgets and smiles and carries on. To apply himself – too late, too late for mankind has earned deserved fate. His masked smile, his false grandeur, will serve the gods their anger stir and they will send the dragon back to light the sky – his tail will crack. Upon the earth and rend the earth and man shall flee, king, lord and serf. But slowly they are routed out to seek diminishing water spout and men will die of thirst before the oceans rise to mount to the shore. And lands will crack and rend anew do you think it strange, it will come true. And in some far – off distant land some men – oh such a tiny band will have to leave their solid mount and span the earth, those few to count. Who survives this (unreadable) and then begin the human race again. But not on land already there, but on ocean beds, stark, dry and bare. Not every soul on earth will die, as the dragon’s tail goes sweeping by, not every land on earth will sink, but these will wallow in stench and stink, of rotting bodies of beast and man, of vegetation crisped on land. But the land that rises from the sea will be dry and clean and soft and free. Of mankinds dirt and therefore be, the source of man’s new dynasty. and those that live will ever fear the dragon’s tail for many year but time erases memory You think it strange. but it will be. And before the race is built anew, a silver serpent comes to view and spew out men of like unknown to mingle with the earth now grown cold from its heat and these men can enlighten the minds of future man to intermingle and show them how to live and love and thus endow. the children with the second sight. a natural thing so that they might grow graceful, humble and when they do the golden age will start anew. The


‘Touch the rainbow. Taste the rainbow’ is the advertising slogan for which confectionery product?

Skittles' new advertising campaign Print article Imagine a world where everything you touch turns to Skittles®, that is exactly what Wrigley has created in its latest TV advert for this colourful confectionery brand. On TV screens from the 3rd May for three weeks, this twisted take on reality follows lead character, Tim and his magical ability to create never-ending Skittles®. But is it really awesome when you can’t hold your new born baby? How would you feed and dress yourself? Or even answer the phone? The new Skittles® advert is sure get people talking about it and will drive sales of the rainbow coloured brand for retailers. The first UK Skittles® TV advert in two years is designed to appeal to 18-30 year olds, encouraging viewers to expect the unexpected and open their imaginations. Containing comedic one liners, the absurd storyline, which parodies the Midas Touch, will excite existing fans of Skittles® and attract new ones. The hilarious advert takes place in an office setting and features worker ‘Tim’ sitting at his desk. A female colleague approaches with a young male and asks ‘Tim’ to “Show Joel how everything you touch turns to Skittles®”. ‘Tim’ looks forlornly at his hands, then goes onto turn a stapler, telephone and eventually his desk into hundreds of Skittles® sending his computer and belongings crashing to the floor. The advert comes to a close with a packet of Skittles® and the slogan ‘Touch the rainbow, taste the rainbow®’. Elena Ibora, Skittles® Brand Manager, says, “We are delighted that we can bring this unique advertising campaign to the UK following its huge success in America. This advert will definitely keep Skittles® fans on their toes, bringing the element of surprise straight to TV screens and tapping into their energetic and fun-loving natures. I recommend that retailers should stock up quick to maximise sales and increase profit.” Skittles® has already established itself as one of the most successful brands on Facebook, engaging over 2million fans on their UK page with creative campaigns such as “Drown a Man in Skittles®”. The advert and recent Limited Edition Blue packs are set to further cement Skittles® as one of the UK’s most innovative confectionary brands. The Skittles® brand is growing by 11% YOY and is now worth £18m making the brand the 6th largest Fruit Confectionery brand in the UK. Source: Skittles


Chemist and physicist Marie Curie was born in which modern-day European country?

Marie Curie - Physicist - Biography.com Marie Curie Marie Curie was a Polish-born French physicist famous for her work on radioactivity and twice a winner of the Nobel Prize. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “I believe that Science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not a mere technician; he is also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress him as though they were fairy tales.” “One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.” “In science, we must be interested in things, not in persons.” “All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.” “In the education of children the requirement of their growth and physical evolution should be respected, and that some time should be left for their artistic culture.” “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” “I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy.” “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.” “You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals.” “It is important to make a dream of life and a dream reality.” “There are sadistic scientists who hurry to hunt down errors instead of establishing the truth.” Marie Curie Marie Curie - Mini Biography (TV-PG; 3:04) Marie Curie's work on radioactivity made her the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Curie's efforts led to the discovery of polonium and radium and the development of X-rays. Synopsis Born Maria Sklodowska on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only woman to win the award in two different fields (physics and chemistry). Curie's efforts, with her husband Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of polonium and radium and, after Pierre's death, the further development of X-rays. She died on July 4, 1934. Early Life Maria Sklodowska, better known as Marie Curie, was born in Warsaw in modern-day Poland on November 7, 1867. Her parents were both teachers, and she was the youngest of five children, following siblings Zosia, Józef, Bronya and Hela. As a child Curie took after her father, Wladyslaw, a math and physics instructor. She had a bright and curious mind and excelled at school. But tragedy struck early, and when she was only 10, Curie lost her mother, Bronislawa, to tuberculosis. A top student in her secondary school, Curie could not attend the men-only University of Warsaw. She instead continued her education in Warsaw's "floating university," a set of underground, informal classes held in secret. Both Curie and her sister Bronya dreamed of going abroad to earn an official degree, but they lacked the financial resources to pay for more schooling. Undeterred, Curie worked out a deal with her sister. She would work to support Bronya while she was in school and Bronya would return the favor after she completed her studies. For roughly five years, Curie worked as a tutor and a governess. She used her spare time to study, reading about physics, chemistry and math. In 1891, Curie finally made her way to Paris where she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris. She threw herself into her studies, but this dedication had a personal cost. With little money, Curie survived on buttered bread and tea, and her health sometimes suffered because of her poor diet. Curie completed her master's degree in physics in 1893 and earned another degree in mathematics the following year. Around this time, she received a commission to do a study on different types of steel and their magnetic properties. Curie needed a lab to work in, and a colleague introduced her to French physicist Pierre Curie . A romance developed between the brilliant pair, and they became a scientific dynamic duo. The pair married on July 26, 1895. Discoveries Marie and Pierre Curie were dedicated scientists and completely devoted to one another. At first, they worked on separate projects. She was fascinated with the work of Henri Becquerel, a French physicist who discovered that uranium casts off rays, weaker rays than t