Which actress married Prince Ranier III of Monaco in 1956?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 19 | 1956: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly 1956: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly Prince Rainier III of Monaco has married the American film actress Grace Kelly. The religious ceremony follows yesterday's civil ceremony held in the throne room in the Palace of Monaco. The celebration of the Nuptial Mass was held in the Cathedral of Monaco. Miss Kelly looked every bit the film star in her ivory gown made of silk taffeta and lace. The couple did not look at each other during the ceremony, but sat, stood and knelt facing the high altar as instructed by Monsignor Marella, the Papal Legate from Paris. They spoke their vows so quietly that it was hard to tell whether they made them in English or French, the national language of Monaco. At the end of the ceremony, a message was read out from the Pope. Then the couple drove through the streets of Monte Carlo in an open-top car, waving to thousands of well-wishers. The couple, who announced their engagement in January, are spending their honeymoon cruising around the Mediterranean aboard Prince Rainier's yacht, Deo Juvante II - out of the public eye for the first time in months. Nervous bride Yesterday's civil ceremony, conducted by the president of the Monaco Supreme Court, was attended by the couple's close family and friends. In Monaco, as in France, a civil marriage must take place before a religious ceremony. Miss Kelly, wearing a beige, lace dress with a close-fitting hat, was noticeably nervous throughout the proceedings. Following the legal formalities the couple made a short appearance on the balcony of the palace where approximately 500 members of the public waited below. The newly-married couple, surrounded by an abundance of red and white flowers, waved to the crowds for a few minutes before going back inside.


Emblems of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia History Emblems of Canada Emblems of Canada include the national coat of arms and flag. When John Cabot arrived on the shores of North America in 1497, he raised a cross and the royal banner of England. Since then, Canada’s emblems have evolved out of those traditionally used by France and Britain. Emblems of Canada include the national coat of arms and flag. When John Cabot arrived on the shores of North America in 1497, he raised a cross and the royal banner of England. Since then, Canada’s emblems have evolved out of those traditionally used by France and Britain. Today they include such national symbols as the beaver and the maple leaf . Arms When John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) landed on the coast of North America on St John the Baptist Day, 24 June 1497, he formally took possession of the surrounding territory in the name of King Henry VII of England by raising a large cross and the royal banner, which then contained the three gold fleurs-de-lis of France on a blue field and the three gold lions of England on red, both repeated twice. Beginning in 1340, the fleurs-de-lis occupied the most important quarters of both the royal banner and arms (i.e., coat of arms) to express England’s claim to the throne of France. The British continued to display the royal arms at land claims, such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert ’s ceremony claiming Newfoundland in 1583. They adorned the seals used in the Canadian colonies and the medals awarded to Aboriginal chiefs by British sovereigns. Some examples of the royal arms have survived in courthouses, post offices and Anglican churches. Like the British use of their arms, the royal arms of France (three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue) were consistently displayed at land claiming ceremonies beginning with Jacques Cartier in 1534. In New France, they were exhibited on city gates, forts and important buildings, including churches and public places. They also appeared on government seals and coins. At Confederation in 1867 no arms were assigned to the new Dominion of Canada . In 1868 the original provinces — Nova Scotia , New Brunswick , Québec and Ontario — received arms by a royal warrant that also provided for a great seal of Canada, a shield bearing the arms of the four provinces. On the great seal assigned to Canada in 1869, the arms of each province appeared separately, two on each side of the figure of Queen Victoria . The four province shield survived and came to be considered the arms of the Dominion. As additional provinces entered Confederation, armorial bearings assigned to them were added to the federal shield, creating an unsatisfactory aggregation. A Canadian committee appointed in 1919 decided within a year on the basic elements of a new design, which was forwarded to the College of Arms in London, England, for its consideration. In 1921 King George V, by royal proclamation, assigned armorial bearings for Canada. The design is traditional, with the shield displaying the arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and France to symbolize the nation's founders. Underneath the four quarters, on a white field, is a sprig of three maple leaves to indicate the new nation of many peoples. Originally green, in 1957 the leaves officially became red, a common autumnal colour, and thus in accord with Canada's national colours, red and white. The crest and the shield's supporters are strikingly similar to the royal arms of Great Britain. The motto A Mari Usque ad Mare ("From sea to sea") is from the Bible's Psalm 72:8: "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth" (King James Version). In 1994 a ribbon with the motto of the Order of Canada, Desiderantes meliorem patriam ("They desire a better country"), was added to the arms of Canada. Flags The red and white flag featuring a stylized maple leaf was proclaimed Canada's national flag by Queen Elizabeth II in 1965. Its adoption was the culmination of many years of discussion, hundreds of designs and the heated flag debate in Parliament. The proportions of the flag are


Which professional golfer is known as ‘The Big Easy’?

Ernie Els Biography - Golfer as The Big Easy - YouTube Ernie Els Biography - Golfer as The Big Easy Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 7, 2015 Ernie Els Biography - Golfer as The Big Easy Theodore Ernest "Ernie" Els (born 17 October 1969) is a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is known as "The Big Easy" due to his imposing physical stature (he stands 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)) along with his fluid golf swing. Among his 67 career victories are four major championships: the U.S. Open in 1994 at Oakmont and in 1997 at Congressional, and The Open Championship in 2002 at Muirfield and in 2012 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. He is one of six golfers to twice win both the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. Other highlights in Els' career include topping the 2003 and 2004 European Tour Order of Merit (money list), and winning the World Match Play Championship a record seven times. He was the leading career money winner on the European Tour until overtaken by Lee Westwood in 2011, and was the first member of the tour to earn over 25 million Euros from European Tour events. He has held the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking and until 2013 held the record for weeks ranked in the top ten with 788. Els rose to 15th in the world rankings after winning the 2012 Open Championship. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2010, on his first time on the ballot, and was inducted in May 2011. When not playing, Els has a golf course design business, a charitable foundation which supports golf among underprivileged youngsters in South Africa, and a highly regarded wine-making business. He has written a popular golf instructional column in Golf Digest magazine for several years. Category


In which two US states does Monument Valley lie?

Four Corners travel guide - Wikitravel 14 Stay safe For other places with the same name, see Four Corners (disambiguation) . Four Corners Monument and Tribal Park [1] is where Arizona , Colorado , New Mexico , and Utah meet. The site is managed by the Navajo Nation and is a stopping point along the Trails of the Ancients National Scenic Byway [2] . Understand[ edit ] State line survey marker near Teec Nos Pos, Arizona First erected in 1899 to honor the only geographic location in the U.S. where the boundaries of four states touch, Four Corners Monument is a cartographic curiosity with limited infrastructure and essentially one thing to do: to stand in a number of places simultaneously. Come prepared. There are waterless self-contained toilets, but the site has no running water, no electricity, no telephones or cell phone coverage. The Monument is something of a paradox. It is a small and limited attraction, surrounded by low lying, nondescript bluffs that aren't particularly photogenic. And yet "Four Corners" is a widely-applied label for all there are to do within a 200 to 500 mi (322 to 805 km) radius of where these four states intersect. When travelers speak of their "Four Corners" vacation, they may be headed for Mesa Verde National Park , Monument Valley , the Grand Canyon and to other points further afield. But they may never set foot inside the Monument itself. The Monument seems to evoke strong emotions in people, as well. Visitors are either vastly underwhelmed by this attraction, even angry they drove so far out of their way to see so little, or they are inordinately pleased with running from state to state and having their picture taken. The novelty of these intersecting boundaries makes Four Corners a popular destination, with long lines in the summer months at both the food stalls and the bright red viewing platform for the photo-op. The Monument offers travelers a chance to learn more about Native Americans, their cultures and ways of life. There is a small visitor center, which is open year round (the park only closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). It features a Demonstration Center with Native American artisans. But the best way to learn about modern day Native Americans is to strike up a friendly and respectful conversation with the various Navajo vendors. Generally, the Navajo vendors are cheerful and open to questioning. (For more information on how to properly handle this, see the Respect section in this article). The average visit to the Monument lasts between 10 minutes and 2 hours, depending on whether or not people eat and thoroughly explore the Navajo stalls and visitor center. Summer temperatures in the Monument can reach 110 ºF (43 ºC) and visitors should take extra precautions while visiting. To visit the park, you'll need to bring sunscreen, some kind of hand sanitizer, as well as something to drink. In the summer, blowing dust, flies and bugs are sometimes a problem. A word of caution: metal in the park during summer (including the aluminum bronze surveyor's mark) can be too hot to touch. Don't inadvertently burn yourself in your enthusiasm. The Navajo Nation is not responsible for any bodily injuries, accidents, thefts or losses that occur while on Navajo land. History[ edit ] The Four Corners site The genesis of Four Corners as a novelty on a map dates back to 1846, when the U.S. Army invaded and defeated Mexico in the Mexican-American War. With the Treaty of Guadalupe y Hidalgo, the U.S. gained control of California , Nevada , Utah, as well as portions of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming . Twenty-two years later, as Colorado prepared for statehood and admission into the Union, Four Corners was first surveyed by the U.S. Government Surveyors and Astronomers. This initial 1868 survey demarcated Colorado's southern boundary line. In 1878, New Mexico's west boundary and Utah's east boundary were surveyed and added. With the inclusion of the Arizona Territory boundary, the site became known as Four Corners. The original survey monument, a sandstone marker, was erected


Who directed the 2002 film ‘Minority Report’, which is set primarily in the year 2054?

Minority Report (film) | Philip K. Dickipedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia IMDb Entry Minority Report, a 2002 American science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg is loosely based on the short story " The Minority Report " by Philip K. Dick . Primarily set in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia in the year 2054, it centers on a revolutionary division of law enforcement known as "PreCrime." This specialized police department, apprehends criminals before they ever commit their alleged crime based on foreknowledge provided by three psychics referred to as "precogs." Plot Edit Based on a short story by the late Philip K. Dick, this science fiction-thriller reflects the writer's familiar preoccupation with themes of concealed identity and mind control. Tom Cruise stars as John Anderton, a Washington, D.C. detective in the year 2054. Anderton works for "Precrime," a special unit of the police department that arrests murderers before they have committed the actual crime. Precrime bases its work on the visions of three psychics or "precogs" whose prophecies of future events are never in error. When Anderton discovers that he has been identified as the future killer of a man he's never met, he is forced to become a fugitive from his own colleagues as he tries to uncover the mystery of the victim-to-be's identity. When he kidnaps Agatha (Samantha Morton), one of the precogs, he begins to formulate a theory about a possible frame-up from within his own department. Directed by Steven Spielberg, who hired a team of futurists to devise the film's numerous technologically advanced gadgets, Minority Report co-stars Colin Farrell, Max von Sydow, and Neal McDonough. [1] Tom Cruise -as- Chief John Anderton Max von Sydow -as- Director Lamar Burgess Steve Harris -as- Jad Anna Maria Horsford -as- Casey Colin Farrell -as- Danny Witwer Samantha Morton -as- Agatha


What is the first bird mentioned in the Bible?

Bible Study - Birds Of The Bible Questions? Search all 6,500+ Bible studies on this website. Just type in topic word(s) or a question. Due to extensive use of high-quality maps and illustrations, this educational website is best-viewed with a minimum screen-resolution width of 1280 pixels Birds Of The Bible by Wayne Blank "And God said, "Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the firmament of the heavens." So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth." And there was evening and there was morning, a fifth day." (Genesis 1:20-23 RSV) (see The Seven Days Of Creation ) Nearly 400 different kinds of birds can be found in the region of Israel, of which about 25 are found only in Israel. Birds are mentioned widely throughout The Bible , with literal and metaphorical usage. Some of the most common - Doves Doves are harmless, peaceful birds which came to be used as a symbol of The Holy Spirit: "And when Jesus was baptized [see Baptism and John The Baptist ], He went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him" (Matthew 3:16 RSV) Chickens A hen with her eggs was used as a metaphor for God's concern for His unrepentant people: "O Jerusalem , Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!" (Matthew 23:37 RSV) Roosters are known for their crowing, which was said to have been so punctual that the Roman troops (see Roman Legions ) used it to signal the change of the guard. Jesus Christ used the well-known sound of the cock crowing to predict that Peter would temporarily deny even knowing Him on The Fateful Night : "Truly, I say to you, this very night, before the cock crows twice, you will deny Me three times." (Mark 14:29-30 RSV) Eagles The eagle was the largest bird in Israel, with a wingspan of up to 8 feet. God used an eagle metaphorically for His bringing the Israelites out of slavery in the Exodus: "And Moses went up to God, and The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, "Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: "You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself." (Exodus 19:3-4 RSV) Ravens The raven was the first bird that Noah sent out from the ark: "At the end of forty days Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made, and sent forth a raven; and it went to and fro until the waters were dried up from the earth." (Genesis 8:6-7 RSV) (see The Flood and How Big Was Noah's Ark? ) Peacocks


Lake Tuz Special Environmental Protection Area (SEPA) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lake Tuz Special Environmental Protection Area (SEPA) Délégation Permanente de Turquie auprès de l'UNESCO State, Province or Region: Coordinates: 38026’05’’-39008’30’’N; 33006’53’’-33044’49’’E Ref.: 5824 Word File Disclaimer The Secretariat of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Heritage Centre do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information or documentation provided by the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention to the Secretariat of UNESCO or to the World Heritage Centre. The publication of any such advice, opinion, statement or other information documentation on the World Heritage Centre’s website and/or on working documents also does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of UNESCO or of the World Heritage Centre concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its boundaries. Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party Description The Lake Tuz SEPA was declared by the Decision of Cabinet of Ministers numbered 2000/1381 dated 14.09.2000. The Lake Tuz protected area is within the borders of three provinces namely, Ankara, Konya, and Aksaray. The Lake Tuz is the second largest lake in Turkey after Lake Van which is mainly fed by undergroundwater. Being a tectonic originated site, the area is located in a closed large basin called Konya basin. On the average, the depth of Lake Tuz is below 0.5 m., surrounded by Kızılırmak (East), Obruk (South), Cihanbeyli (West), Haymana (North) plateaus. The area is poor in inflowing rivers due to its location in the least rain fall receiving part of the country. The surface area of the lake reaches to 164 200 Ha in spring. The altitude of the lake is 905 m. In summer, dry period dominates which results in the formation of a salt layer about 30 cm by means of excessive evaporation in the lake. It is one of the most salty lakes of the world as the density of water equals to 1-22.5 cm /g, i.e. salt ratio of 32.4%.This feature brings an economic value as well, of which 70% of salt used in Turkey is produced from Lake Salt. The surface of the edges of the lake looks like an empty planet in which many visitors can perceive some oasis on the horizon. Over there a white layer covering the steppe plants mimics some sculpture shapes of the fine arts in nature. Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Countless number of waterfowl bird species nesting and wintering in its large habitats over the lake and the surrounding terrestrial parts including small islets, and swamps, particularly for flamingos endangered in Europe, Phoenicopterus ruber, breeding colonies reach the size of 5 to 6 000 nesting places. The Lake Tuz protected area in Turkey is amongst the most saline lakes in the world following Dead Sea, while representing the richest and intact halophytic steppe vegetation in Europe, more diverse and valuable biodiversity representing one of the most outstanding halophytic steppe plant sociological characteristics pattern dispersed on an extremely large area on the earth. The area holds a main genetic source for animal and probably human nutrition for future as it inhabits many important crop wild relatives. In addition, the site is also one of the best habitat to explore crop  genetic sources of crop relatives for  genes used in developing salt resistance varieties in many domesticated plants., It is expected that dry and other similar harsh  conditions  will be more abundant in future due to climate chance to be faced by all humanity. Lake Tuz in Turkey serves as being one of the major wintering habitats on the migratory pathways of very important waterfowls for large populations by its large, calm surface areas. The arid and salty extreme ecological conditions of Lake Tuz SEPA provide very rich plant biodiversity at community, and alliance levels from the viewpo


The Corbillon Cup is played for by women in which sport?

Corbillon cup - definition of Corbillon cup by The Free Dictionary Corbillon cup - definition of Corbillon cup by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Corbillon+cup Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . table tennis n. A game similar to lawn tennis, played on a table with paddles and a small hollow plastic ball. table tennis n (Individual Sports, other than specified) a miniature form of tennis played on a table with small bats and a light hollow ball ta′ble ten`nis n. a game resembling tennis, played on a table with small paddles and a hollow celluloid or plastic ball. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. table tennis - a game (trademark Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball Ping-Pong table game - a game that is played on a table rally , exchange - (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point" Translations n → tennis m da tavolo , ping-pong ® m table (ˈteibl) noun 1. a piece of furniture consisting of a flat, horizontal surface on legs used eg to put food on at meals, or for some games. Put all the plates on the table. tafel طاوِلَه маса mesa stůl der Tisch bord τραπέζι mesa laud میز pöytä table שולחן मेज stol; igraći stol (stolni tenis, biljar) asztal meja borð tavolo テーブル 탁자 stalas galds meja tafel bord stół مېز،تخته،دړه، دمېز دشاوخواخلك، ډوډۍ ، خواړه،جدول، فهرست ايستل ( لكه دبحت داّجند اڅخه ) ځنډول،دميزپرسرايښودل mesa oamenii care stau la masă стол stôl miza sto bord โต๊ะ masa 桌子，臺子 стіл ٹيبل، ميز cái bàn 桌子，台子 2. a statement of facts or figures arranged in columns etc. The results of the experiments can be seen in table 5. tafel, tabel جَدْوَل، قائِمَه таблица quadro tabulka, sloupec die Tabelle tabel πίνακας tabla , cuadro tabel جدول taulukko table , tableau לוח सारणी tablica táblázat tabel tafla tavola , tabella 表 표 lentelė tabula jadual tabel tabell tabela ځنډول quadro tabel таблица tabuľka, stĺpec tabela tabela tabell ตาราง tablo , cetvel 表格 таблиця; список خانہ biểu, cột 表格 3. the people sitting at a table. The whole table heard what he said. tafel مائِدَه، الجالِسون إلى المائِدَه хора, седящи на маса mesa stůl die Tischrunde bord συνδαιτυμόνες mesa laudkond اشخاص دور میز pöytäseurue table , tablée הַיוֹשבִים לַשוּלחָן मेज के गिर्द बैठे लोग stol (osobe koje sjede oko stola) asztaltársaság orang yang duduk di keliling meja þeir sem sitja saman við borð tavolata 食卓を囲む人々 식탁에 둘러 앉은 사람들 žmonės prie stalo pie galda sēdošie org yg duduk di meja tafel bord stół دمېز دشاوخواخلك mesa masă стол ; компания stôl omizje sto bord[ssällskap] คนนั่งที่โต๊ะ bir masada oturanlar 一桌子人 товариство за столом دستر خوان پر بيٹھے لوگ người ngồi trong cùng một bàn 一桌子人 ˈtablecloth noun a cloth for covering a table, usually for a meal. an embroidered tablecloth. tafeldoek غَطاء المائِدَه покривка за маса toalha de mesa ubrus das Tischtuch dug τραπεζομάντιλο mantel laudlina رومیزی pöytäliina nappe מַּפת שוּלחָן मेजपोश stolnjak abrosz taplak borðdúkur tovaglia テーブルクロス 식탁보 staltiesė galdauts alas meja tafelkleed bordduk obrus ميزپوښ، دستر خان toalha de mesa faţă de masă скатерть obrus prt stolnjak bordduk ผ้าปูโต๊ะ masa örtüsü 桌布 скатерка ميز پوش vải phủ bàn 桌布 table linen tablecloths, napkins etc. They gave us table linen as a wedding present. tafellinne أغْطِيَة أو شَراشِف المائِدَه покривки и салфетки за маса roupa de mesa stolní prádlo die Tischwäsche dækketøj πετσέτες και τραπεζομάντιλα mantelería lauapesu رومیزی؛ دستمال سفره pöytätekstiilit linge de table מַפּוֹת שוּלחָן मेजपोश stolno rublje asztalnemű taplak dan serbet borðlín tovagliato 食卓用白布類 식탁용 흰 천 stalo aptiesalai galdauti un salvetes alas meja tafellinnen bordduk med servietter bielizna stołowa ميزپوښ، دستر خان roupa de mesa garnitură pentru masă столовое бельё prestieranie namizni prt s prtički salveta bordslinne ผ้าปูโต๊ะ ; ผ้าเช็ดปาก sofra örtüsü ve peçeteler 桌布和餐巾 столова білизна ميز کا رومال khăn ăn 桌布和餐巾 ˈtablespoon noun 1. a large spoon, used eg for serving food. eetlepel مِلْعَقَه كبيرَه супена лъжица colher de so


In the UK, ‘The Trial of the …’what’, is the procedure for ensuring that newly minted coins conform to required standards?

O’Brien Coin Guide: Mintages for British Gold Sovereigns | The Old Currency Exchange is a specialist dealer and valuer of coins, tokens and banknotes The Old Currency Exchange is a specialist dealer and valuer of coins, tokens and banknotes The best-stocked coin and banknote shop in Ireland. We buy and sell old collections, attic accumulations and house-clearances. Exchange your old coins and banknotes for euro Menu The Old Currency Exchange / August 18, 2015 The British gold sovereign is one of the most ‘collected’ gold coins in Ireland today. We used it when we were part of the UK and it would seem that we are still hoarding them. Named after the English gold sovereign, previously last minted in 1604, the name was revived with the Great Re-coinage of King George III in 1816 … and minting began in 1817. Sovereigns were produced in large quantities every year until World War I, when the UK came off the gold standard. From then until 1932, sovereigns were produced only at branch mints at Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Bombay, Ottawa, and Pretoria. The exception to this was in 1925 when, some were produced in London, as part of Winston Churchill’s ill-fated attempt to return the UK to the gold standard. The last regular issue was in 1932 at the Pretoria mint. During the years 1949 to 1952 sovereigns dated 1925 were produced for the international bullion markets although these can be differentiated by a more pronounced rim. Technical Specifications: Sovereigns minted since 1817 have been produced according to the act of 1816 (56 George III chapter 68): Weight: 7.988052 g (0.2817702 oz) Thickness: 1.52 mm (0.060 in) Diameter: 22.05 mm (0.868 in) Fineness: 22 carat = 916⅔ / 1000 (± 2/1000) Gold Content: 7.322381 g = 0.235420 (exactly: 1320/5607) troy ounces or 113.0016 grains The Trial of the Pyx is the procedure in the United Kingdom for ensuring that newly minted coins conform to required standards. Trials have been held from the twelfth century to the present day, normally once per calendar year; the form of the ceremony has been essentially the same since 1282 AD. They are trials in the full judicial sense, presided over by a judge with an expert jury of assayers. Trials are now held at the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Formerly, they took place at the Palace of Westminster. Coins to be tested are drawn from the regular production of the Royal Mint. The Deputy Master of the Mint must, throughout the year, randomly select several thousand sample coins and place them aside for the Trial. These must be in a certain fixed proportion to the number of coins produced. The jury is composed of at least six assayers from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. They have two months to test the provided coins, and decide whether they have been properly minted. Criteria are given for diameter, chemical composition and weight for each class of coinage. George III The reverse design had an ennobled Garter surrounding the image of St George armed, sitting on horse back encountering the Dragon with a spear. The legend translates as ‘evil to him who evil thinks’ . The obverse featured George III facing right with short hair with a laurel crown of a Roman emperor with the legend in taller than usual lettering. 1817 1871 Victoria young head & shield Melbourne During the 1850s, the state of Victoria alone contributed more than one-third of the world’s gold output. Although a Mint opened in Sydney in 1855, it had difficulty keeping pace with the output of the goldfields and in 1871 a new branch of the Royal Mint opened in Melbourne. Melbourne sovereigns carry a small ‘M’ to identify them. Sydney Millions of pounds of gold bullion were shipped from Australia to London each year to be minted into coin. However, it soon became apparent that it would be easier to refine the gold and turn it into coins at source, rather than transport it to Britain and have it turned into coins there. Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide each submitted to be the venue of a branch of the Royal Mint and after some deliberation the British government awarded it


English monarch King John, who died in 1216, was the youngest son of which king?

BBC - History -   Historic Figures: John (c.1167 - 1216) Historic Figures z John I    © John was a king of England who is most famous for signing the Magna Carta. John was born around Christmas in 1166 or 1167 in Oxford, the youngest and favourite son of Henry II. On his father's death in 1189 his brother, Richard, became king. John received titles, lands and money, but this was not enough. In October 1190, Richard recognised his nephew, Arthur, as his heir. Three years later, when Richard was imprisoned in Germany, John tried to seize control. He was unsuccessful and, when Richard returned in early 1194, was banished. The two were soon reconciled and, when Arthur was captured by Philip II in 1196, Richard named John heir. In 1199, Richard died and John became king. War with France was renewed, triggered by John's second marriage. While asked to mediate between the rival families of Lusignan and Angoulâme, he married the Angoulâme heiress Isabella, who had been betrothed to Hugh de Lusignan. A rebellion broke out and John was ordered to appear before his overlord, Philip II of France. His failure to do so resulted in war. By 1206, John had lost Normandy, Anjou, Maine and parts of Poitou. These failures were a damaging blow to his prestige and he was determined to win them back. This required money, so his government became increasingly ruthless and efficient in its financial administration. Taxes soared and he began to exploit his feudal rights ever more harshly. This bred increasing baronial discontent. Negotiations between John and his barons failed and civil war broke out in May 1215. When the rebels seized London, John was compelled to negotiate further and, on 19 June at Runnymede on the River Thames, he accepted the baronial terms embodied in the Magna Carta, which limited royal power, ensured feudal rights and restated English law. It was the first formal document stating that the monarch was as much under the rule of law as his people, and that the rights of individuals were to be upheld even against the wishes of the sovereign. This settlement was soon rendered impractical when John claimed it was signed under duress. Pope Innocent took his side and in the ensuing civil war John laid waste to the northern counties and the Scottish border. Prince Louis of France then invaded at the barons' request. John continued to wage war vigorously, but his death in October 1216 enabled a compromise peace and the succession of his son Henry III.


John Patrick ‘Jack’ Ryan is a fictional character who appears in many novels by which author?

Jack Ryan series by Tom Clancy 10. Full Force and Effect 11. Commander-in-Chief Published order of the Jack Ryan series: 1984 The Hun Jack Ryan (full name John Patrick Ryan, Sr., Ph.D., CPA, KCVO) (born May 17, 1950) is a fictional character, who appears in many of the novels written by Tom Clancy . Chronological order of the Jack Ryan series: 1. Patriot Games 3. The Hunt for Red October 4. The Cardinal of the Kremlin 5. Clear and Present Danger 6. The Sum of All Fears 7. Debt of Honor


Who wrote the opera ‘The Barber of Seville’?

The Barber of Seville | opera by Rossini | Britannica.com The Barber of Seville Alternative Titles: “Almaviva o sia l’inutile precauzione”, “Almaviva, or The Useless Precaution”, “Il barbiere di Siviglia” Related Topics musical composition The Barber of Seville, Italian Il barbiere di Siviglia, comic opera in two acts by Italian composer Gioachino Rossini ( libretto in Italian by Cesare Sterbini) that was first performed under the title Almaviva o sia l’inutile precauzione (Almaviva; or, The Useless Precaution) at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on February 20, 1816. With a plot based on Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais ’s 1775 play Le Barbier de Séville , Rossini’s opera remains one of the most frequently performed comic operas in the repertoire . The barber of the title is Figaro , whose impressive entrance aria (“ Largo al factotum ”)—with its repeated proclamations of his own name—is one of the best-known of all opera arias. Background and context The Barber of Seville was commissioned by the impresario of the Teatro Argentina at the end of 1815, when Rossini was nearly 24 years of age. In deference to Giovanni Paisiello , a popular Italian composer who in 1782 had himself based an opera on the Beaumarchais play, Rossini called his own work Almaviva. (The title was permanently changed to Il barbiere di Siviglia for the Bologna revival August 10, 1816, after Paisiello’s death.) Nonetheless, the production was viewed by Paisiello’s supporters as an affront; a group of them came to Rossini’s premiere, and they booed and hissed throughout the performance. The work was barely ready, and the performers were underprepared. Overall, the opening night was plagued by mishaps and pranks. Gioachino Rossini. © Photos.com/Thinkstock Not surprisingly, for the opera’s second performance Rossini decided to stay home. But this time the audience—presumably lacking Paisiello’s disruptive fans—was wildly enthusiastic; afterward they took to the streets and gathered outside the composer’s house to cheer. Before long, productions were mounted across Europe and beyond; in 1825 the opera became the first to be sung in Italian in New York City . Similar Topics Carmina Burana During the 19th and 20th centuries, performances of the opera reflected common changes in fashion, some of which can be heard in recordings that remain in circulation. In the 19th century it was common for operas to be split into additional acts so that elaborate scene changes could be accomplished. The Barber of Seville was turned into a three-act production by splitting Act I between the outdoors serenade scene and the interior scene at Bartolo’s house. The most frequent change to the opera was the transposition of Rosina’s part from the original mezzo-soprano into a higher soprano range to accommodate the usual leading singers; when that was done, Berta’s range was lowered to mezzo-soprano so that contrast between the women’s voices was preserved. (Rossini’s use of highly ornamented mezzo-soprano coloratura roles is distinctive and rare in the repertoire.) In addition to these large-scale changes, the opera became laden with errors and changes in orchestration and structure that accumulated to become performance tradition. For example, in published scores Rossini’s piccolo part was changed to a flute part, extra bass and percussion parts were added, and copyists’ errors were perpetuated. There was nothing approaching an authoritative score—that is, one based on evidence from the composer’s original materials—until 1969. Count Almaviva , a young nobleman ( tenor ) Rosina, a young lady and ward of Doctor Bartolo (mezzo-soprano) Doctor Bartolo, Rosina’s guardian ( bass ) Don Basilio, a music teacher (bass) Fiorello, Almaviva’s servant (baritone) Berta, Bartolo’s housekeeper (soprano) Ambrosio, Bartolo’s servant (bass) Notary, constable, musicians, servants, soldiers Setting and story summary The Barber of Seville is set in Sevilla , Spain , in the 17th century. Act I Scene 1. Dawn, outside Dr. Bartolo’s house near Sevilla. Young Count Almaviva is in love with Rosina, wa


Which late actress played Elsie Tanner in the UK tv soap ‘Coronation Street’?

Elsie Tanner | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Patricia Phoenix Elsie Tanner (née Grimshaw, previously Tanner and Howard) was a Coronation Street resident from 1939 to 1973 , and then again from 1976 to 1984 . For nearly all of that time, she lived at No.11 , first moving in after marrying Arnold Tanner at sixteen and raising her children Linda and Dennis herself after splitting from Arnold. During the war , Elsie had an affair with an American GI, Steve Tanner . Many men came and went from No.11 during and after this period, but as Elsie was still married to Arnold, she gained a reputation for being a tart. One particular opponent of Elsie was Ena Sharples , the self-appointed moral guardian of the Street, with whom Elsie locked horns on many occasions. Despite her critics, Elsie was fiercely protective of her children, herself and her good name, and gave as good as she got, which over time earned even Ena's grudging admiration. As Elsie grew older, and Linda and Dennis moved away, she kept on looking for Mr. Right, but it was mostly married men whom she attracted. An exception to this was Len Fairclough , with whom Elsie shared a special relationship, but although Len asked Elsie to marry him twice, Elsie turned him down as they were more friends than lovers. In 1967 , Elsie married her wartime sweetheart Steve, however Elsie failed to make the adjustment to living in the USA and she left Steve when he provided no support to her and had decided to accept a posting to South America. Three years later, she married her third husband, businessman Alan Howard . Elsie and Alan were together for six years before making a mutual decision to separate, and later divorce, on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. From 1973 to 1976, Elsie lived in Newcastle with Alan, but she returned to Weatherfield when they separated. She left Coronation Street for good in 1984 to join her old flame Bill Gregory in Portugal . The couple married and ran a bar together in the Algarve, living the high life. After many happy years together, they were both killed in a road accident. Elsie was 81. Elsie's career highlights included working at Miami Modes department store, Sylvia's Separates , and supervisor and later machinist at Baldwin's Casuals . Her friends in the Street were Dot Greenhalgh , Florrie Lindley , Maggie Clegg , and her lodgers Suzie Birchall , Gail Potter and Marion Willis , for whom she took on a motherly role. Contents Edit "You know, they used to call us good time girls... well, we did have a good time, and a damn good time at that" Elsie Grimshaw was born on 5th March 1923 at 18 Gas Street , Weatherfield , the first child born to Arthur and Alice Grimshaw . By the time Elsie was fifteen, their number had swelled to ten and responsibility for the children was divided between Elsie and Alice, with Elsie looking after the older ones. 1939 : Elsie's wedding photograph in the Weatherfield Gazette From the moment her first boyfriend threw her knickers up a tree, Elsie was defined by her love life. At sixteen, she got pregnant by Arnold Tanner , a twenty-year-old rent collector for Mr Wormold . Arnold had been drunk when he had sex with Elsie but although there was never much affection between them, Arnold did right by Elsie and they got married on 4th October 1939 , before the baby was born. After some months living in a caravan, Elsie moved in with Arnold at 11 Coronation Street . Seven days later, Arnold left to enlist, slapping Elsie to the ground when she tried to stop him. Several months after Arnold's departure, Elsie gave birth in Annie Walker 's living room, with Ena Sharples delivering a healthy baby girl. Elsie named her daughter Linda, after movie actress Linda Darnell. Elsie spent the war making service uniforms and having relationships, some more serious than others, with various soldiers, including neighbour Jim Todd , soon developing a close bond with his sister Dot and mother Vi , and helping Vi grieve when Jim was killed in battle a few years later. During the Blitz, her childhood home of 18 Gas S


Digambara and Svetambara are the two major sects in which religion?

BBC - Religions - Jainism: Jain sects Jain sects Last updated 2009-09-11 This article provides an overview of the two major Jain sects: the Digambara sect and the Svetambara sect. On this page Print this page Jain sects Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara (meaning sky clad) sect and the Svetambara (meaning white clad) sect. Each of these sects is also divided into subgroups. The two sects agree on the basics of Jainism, but disagree on: details of the life of Mahavira the spiritual status of women whether monks should wear clothes rituals which texts should be accepted as scripture The Digambara sect is more austere, and is closer in its ways to the Jains at the time of Mahavira. Differences between Svetambara and Digambara Both groups accept the basic Jain philosophy and the five basic vows. The philosophical differences between the groups mostly affect monks and nuns, or the very pious. Scripture Digambaras and Svetambaras disagree as to which books constitute Jain scripture . Women Digambaras believe that women cannot achieve liberation without first being reborn as a man. This is because: women cannot live a truly ascetic life, because they have to possess clothes since it is impractical for them to live naked women are intrinsically harmful Digambaras believe that the Jinas : have no bodily functions


Illusionist Ehrich Weiss was better known by what name?

Ehrich Weiss - definition of Ehrich Weiss by The Free Dictionary Ehrich Weiss - definition of Ehrich Weiss by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Ehrich+Weiss Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. Harry Houdini - United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


In which country was the ancient city of Ecbatana?

Ecbatana | ancient city, Iran | Britannica.com ancient city, Iran Tepe Yahya Ecbatana, ancient city on the site of which stands the modern city of Hamadān , Iran . Ecbatana was the capital of Media and was subsequently the summer residence of the Achaemenian kings and one of the residences of the Parthian kings. According to ancient Greek writers, the city was founded in about 678 bc by the semilegendary Deioces , who was the first king of the Medes. The Greek historian Herodotus described the city in the 5th century bc as being surrounded by seven concentric walls. Ecbatana was captured from the Median ruler Astyages by the Persian king Cyrus the Great in 550 bc, and it was taken from the last Achaemenian ruler by Alexander the Great in 330 bc. The site of the ancient city lies partly within the modern city of Hamadān and has never been excavated. Learn More in these related articles: Hamadan city, capital of Hamadān province, west-central Iran. It is situated at the northeastern foot of Mount Alvand (11,716 feet [3,571 metres]). Itself at an elevation of 6,158 feet (1,877 metres), the city dominates the wide, fertile plain of the upper Qareh Sū River. There is a sizable... Mithradates I ...eastern satrapies could come only from the Parthians, who under Mithradates began the assault. They occupied Media in 155, which opened the route to Mesopotamia. In 148–147 Mithradates reached Ecbatana, where he moved his capital. Rhagae was “refounded” and given the dynastic name of Arsacia, and in 141 Mithradates took Seleucia on the Tigris and was recognized king of... The kingdom of the Medes Traditionally, the creator of the Median kingdom was one Deioces, who, according to Herodotus, reigned from 728 to 675 bc and founded the Median capital Ecbatana (modern Hamadān). Attempts have been made to associate Dāiukku, a local Zagros king mentioned in a cuneiform text as one of the captives deported to Assyria by Sargon II in 714 bc, with the Deioces of Herodotus, but... 7 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References capital of Media  (in Deioces )   (in Media ) Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Ecbatana Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Crappie Fishing John on Crappie Fishing - www.Crappie.com Crappie are, in my opinion, one of the most fun fish to catch and certainly one of the best tasting fish. They swim in large schools and are found throughout most of the U.S. and into Canada. Crappie prefer fairly warm water and are normally found in nearly all types of cover. They average 6-11" fully grown, however with enough food and cover they can reach lengths up to 17". A large crappie is referred to as a "Slab". In most waters, crappie with a weight of 1/2 to 1 pound are considered good fish. In other waters, crappie are not considered large until they hit the 1 1/2 or 2 pound mark. They can, under ideal circumstances, reach weights of up to 6 pounds. Black Crappie vs. White Crappie There are two sub-species to the common crappie. The black crappie, which gets its name from its slightly darker appearance, and the white crappie. The black crappie is usually white or gray with dark gray or black spots covering most of its sides. It has 7-8 dorsal spines on the top of its back. The white crappie tends to be lighter in color and often has distinct vertical bars of gray extending down its sides. It has 5-6 dorsal spines. Both of the sub-species have nearly the same feeding patterns and spawning time. I have heard the black crappie prefers clearer water, where the white crappie tolerates muddier water better. They are both terrific in the pan, I might add. Crappie Baits Crappie are versatile feeders, eating most types of insects, worms, and small crayfish and minnows. This variety of forage makes choosing baits for crappie fairly simple. Just about every angler has one bait that he or she swears will outfish any other. This is because that person probably uses that particular bait much more than any other. This is not necessarily a bad thing, however, because having confidence in your bait is almost as important as having a bait at all. As a rule of thumb, if the fish are eating it, keep using it. When the fish seem to stop eating it, don't keep using it. If the fish aren't biting, you can try three things: Try a different presentation. That is slow down, speed up, twitch, or change your retrieve in some way. Try a different color lure. Crappie are especially famous for being color picky. Simply switching from a green jig to a yellow one can make the difference between a few bites and a stringer of slabs. Change baits completely. If you have been using minnows all day and have caught no fish, try switching to a small spinner or jig. The fish could want something with more or less action than your bait produces, so you must experiment until you find what they want. Most baits will catch plenty of fish provided they are presented to the fish in the right way at the right time. That means choosing a lure is about 50% trial-and-error and 50% your preference. Though minnows and worms are often very effective for catching crappie, I rarely use them because of their cost and/or effort to catch them. The three types of lures that I use most and I recommend to all crappie anglers are: 1. Maribou Jigs- These are the small jigs that have little furry bodies and puffy, feathery tails. They come in many sizes and tons of colors,are very durable, and are fairly cheap to buy (I catch them on sale at Wal-Mart for $.25 for a four-pack). They can also be easily made at home with some yarn and pipe cleaners. These jigs are perfect for finesse fishing picky crappie, vertical jigging over structure, or suspending under a bobber. I prefer a 1/16 or 1/32 oz. jig. When choosing a color, I follow the table below. 2. Curly-tail Grubs- These are the soft plastic baits that have curly tails on the back that produce lots of action when jigged or retrieved steadily. They come in many sizes, but I like a 1 1/2"- 2 1/2" grub for crappie. Rig them with a 1/8- 1/64 oz. jig head, depending on conditions and preference. Follow chart below to choose a color. 3. Spinners- These are my personal favorite lures to use when crappie fishing. This is because they are very versatile, effective, and fairly w


What was the name of the British submarine which collided with a Swedish oil tanker in the Thames estuary in 1950, killing over 60 people?

British Submarine HMS Truculent Contact British Submarine HMS Truculent "Of all the branches of men in the Forces, there is none which shows more devotion and faces grimmer perils than the submariner. Great deeds are done in the air and on the land; nevertheless, nothing surpasses your exploits." Winston Churchill. "Only in attack does a submarine reveal herself, before creeping away to the concealment of the deep" T Class "On    the evening of 12th January 1950 HMS Truculent was proceeding on the    surface from the submarine exercise area to Sheerness on completion of  Dockyard trials, for which a party of Chatham dockyard officers and men    were also on board. The SS Divina, with a Trinity House pilot on board,    was on passage from the Port of London to Ipswich and at the time of the    collision, shortly after 7pm, was in the vicinity of the West Oaze Buoy, a    narrow part of the Thames estuary.  for some time before the impact each    vessel had the lights of the other in sight....".   The    subsequent Board of Enquiry report states that: (The submarine) entered    the Thames Estuary through Princes Channel, thence passing between Red    Sand Sheal and Shivering Sand Fort on course 280 degrees Her speed was    about 9 knots through the water. In Oaze Deep, course was altered to 261    degrees. The collision occurred with SS Divina in position one mile    bearing 287 degrees from Red Sand Tower. This section of info came from:    George Malcolmson Archivist submuseum Haslar Extract from Weekend     magazine, November 1983  MY MIRACLE ESCAPE FROM     DOOMED SUBMARINE By Frederick Henley DSM Memorial Plaque (Image: Dave Henley -       son of survivor) Fred Henley Model of HMS       Truculent Picking a delicate way through the dark waters of the     Thames Estuary at a steady 10 knots, our submarine, HMS Truculent,     was almost in sight of home.  With any luck, some of us might even have     a few hours ashore that night.  But, although we didnï¿½t know it, Truculentï¿½s     luck was running out fast. We had left Sheerness at     8.30 am on January 12, 1950, for engine and snorkel trials. We had     cruised around underwater off Margate and Ramsgate, coming to the     surface in late afternoon.  It had been an uneventful day. With 18     civilians aboard ï¿½ fitters, electricians and son on from the naval     dockyard ï¿½ we mustered 79 men.  Few would survive the horror that was to     come. I was a Leading Seaman (Torpedoes, Anti-submarine) at the time,     and the Royal Navy was my life.  After two or three years on subs, I     thought I knew the ropes.  But when the order came from the bridge to     bring up the Manual of Seamanship, I was a bit surprised.  I had never     known anybody to want that particular textbook ï¿½ a pretty hefty volume ï¿½     before.  Certainly not our captain, Lieutenant Charles Bowers, a highly     experienced submarine officer who had been mentioned in dispatches     during the Second World War.  Altogether, it was a strange order but,     after rummaging through the chart cabinet, I found a copy of the manual     and managed to obey it. It was just before 1900 hours on the Control     Room clock when I left to climb the conning tower ladder to the bridge.  I handed the manual to young Sub-Lieutenant Frew ï¿½ it was his first     submarine posting ï¿½ and watched as he leafed through the pages, opened     it, and handed it to the navigation officer. Lieutenant Humphrey-Baker     and the Captain. It was a cold, dark     night, the sky pricked with brightly shining stars.  I didnï¿½t see the     tanker ploughing inexorably towards us.  I took a last, grateful gulp of     fresh air and turned to go down the ladder from the conning tower.  I     had hardly grasped the rungs when I heard the Captain issue a stream of     urgent orders.  He didnï¿½t raise his voice but


Columbus Day is celebrated in Chile during which month of the year?

Hispanic Day in Spain Home   Calendar   Holidays   Spain   Hispanic Day Hispanic Day in Spain Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad) or National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) is an annual national public holiday in Spain on October 12. It commemorates when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492. Statue of Christopher Columbus The Christopher Columbus monument in Barcelona, Spain. ©iStockphoto.com/Lya_Cattel Celebrate Hispanic Day The king of Spain supervises the raising of the Spanish national flag in the center of Madrid on Hispanic Day. He and the prime minister lead a military parade after that. The parade includes representatives from most of Spain's military units and various military vehicles. Armed forces' planes perform aerobatics above the parade route and display yellow and red smoke to represent the Spanish flag. Radio, television and Internet news services broadcast live on these events. Hispanic Day is a day off work and an opportunity to spend time quietly at home or in the company of family members and close friends. People in the Aragon region in the north-east of Spain also commemorate Our Lady of the Pillar, their patron saint, on October 12.  Public Life Hispanic Day is a national public holiday in Spain on October 12. Public life is generally quiet and many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services generally run to a reduced schedule, although there may be no services in rural areas. If October 12 falls on a Sunday, regional or local authorities can move the public holiday to a different date. If October 12 falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many businesses and organizations are also closed on Monday, October 11, or Friday, October 13. Some people may use the long weekend to take a short vacation in Spain or abroad during these years. About Hispanic Day According to the Julian calendar, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de la Frontera in South-West Spain on August 3, 1492. He landed on a island that is now part of the Bahamas in the Caribbean on October 12, 1492.The anniversary of this date is marked as Hispanic Day in Spain. Events similar to Hispanic Day to mark the anniversary of the date Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas are also held in other countries. October 12 is known as Discovery Day in the Bahamas, Day of the Cultures in Costa Rica, Day of the Race in Argentina, Chile and Mexico and the Day of Indigenous Resistance in Venezuela. The second Monday of October is Columbus Day in the United States.


What is the name of the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia?

The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Headquarters for the Department of Defense Tourist attractions in Virginia The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Headquarters for the Department of Defense The Pentagon, which is located in Arlington, Virginia, is the official headquarters for the Department of Defense. The neoclassical building replaced the 17 buildings that were once used by the War Department. The Pentagon, which was designed by architect George Bergstrom, was built in only 16 months at a cost of around $83 million. It was completed on January 15, 1943. At most, the building housed 33,000 workers. Today, 23,000 people, both military and civilian, report to work at the Pentagon each day. Until January of 2008, The Pentagon, which sits across the Potomac River from Washington D.C., held the record for the building with the most square feet in the United States. A building in Las Vegas was built that has over 30,000 more square feet than The Pentagon. Still, The Pentagon remains one of the largest office buildings in the world. There are 3,705,793 square feet of office space and over 17 miles of hallways contained in the five "wedges'' that make up the building. There are five floors and two basement levels. There is also a five acre courtyard in the center. There is a state of the art gym and several dining options within The Pentagon as well. Interestingly, because the building was built during World War II, no marble was used. That is because marble is imported from Italy, a country that was an enemy during that war. The Pentagon was attacked on September 11, 2001 when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the building. Sadly, 125 Pentagon employees were killed in the attack. Repairs to the building cost close to $500 million. Tours are free to the public and are available by reservation only. Most visitors agree that taking a tour is worth is even if only for the novelty of being able to visit the building where so many decisions that have had a huge impact on the country have been made. A visitor from Philadelphia said, "I'm not sure what the tour would have talked about pre-9/11 because 40% of the talking points were about the damage to the building, etc. Still very interesting and the memorial room is quite touching.'' Some visitors said they arranged the tours through their State Senator's office. Visitors planning to take a tour should become acquainted with the strict security guidelines that govern all visitors to The Pentagon. Tours are not given on weekends or on any Federal holidays. Those wishing to reserve a tour should do so as far in advance as possible. Review, comment, or add new information about this topic: Name:


The Rum Rebellion of 1808 was the only successful armed takeover of government in the history of which country?

Australia Day Military Coup (1808): The Rum Rebellion - Xplore Sydney Australia Day Military Coup (1808): The Rum Rebellion Major Johnston announcing the arrest of Governor Bligh. By Bronte Small In 1808, Sydney was home to Australia’s only successful armed takeover of government to date. It happened on what would come to be known in 100 years’ time as Australia Day, and was in reaction to rising tensions in Sydney between Governor Bligh, real estate developers, and the public interest in the currency of the time – rum. Bligh was governor between 1806 and 1808, and was employed to whip Sydney’s convict colony into shape. He was stubborn, bad-tempered, and did everything by the book, being unable whatsoever to negotiate or be diplomatic. Bligh’s initial move in bringing some order back into Sydney was to take back land for public use. He exploited prime urban land near the water for himself and disrespected citizens’ property rights, creating discord within the relatively young colony of only 7000. He also managed to exert some control over the rebellious NSW Corps, who were the rejects of the British Army. Governor William Bligh Potentially the most destructive aspect of civilian life that Bligh had control over was the rum. This was used as the main currency rather than money, as Britain had never intended Australia to become a fully functioning country in it’s own right. It was meant to be a penal colony and base for Britain in the Southern Hemisphere, and as such was never allocated a currency, and rum was used instead. Many, including wealthy Sydney entrepreneur John Macarthur, took advantage of this and imported and sold excessive amounts of rum, as well as importing stills to produce more of the product, and consequently dominating the rum market. However Bligh’s input stemmed the flow of rum throughout the colony, leaving many stranded with their wealth made redundant, and others such as Macarthur without a job. First Government House, Sydney (circa 1807)   Many were threatened by Bligh’s power throughout the colony, creating rising tensions amongst the NSW Corps and leading civilians such as Macarthur, who was arrested for letting a convict escape on one of his ships, and the NSW Corps refused to trial him because they were allies against Bligh. On the morning of the 26th of January, Macarthur was released from detention and immediately drew up a petition for the arrest of Bligh, where all the leading citizens and officers of the army corps signed it cooking up ‘The Great Rebellion,’ or as it would come to be known later, ‘The Rum Rebellion’. West Cove of Sydney Harbour (circa 1803). By 6pm, Macarthur had organised 400 men from the NSW Corps to march around Sydney Cove up George St, in bright military colours. They were accompanied by a live band playing ‘The British Grenadiers’ as they advanced. They arrived at Government House where Bligh lived and surrounded it, making as big of a show as they could. The area is now Wynyard Square in the city. It took the NSW Corps two hours to get to Bligh and arrest him. Eventually, after searching the house, they found him in a small private room hidden by a curtain trying to hide his personal papers. He was promptly arrested. The NSW Corps spread the rumours that he was found hiding under his bed in order to discredit him as much as possible in the eyes of the public, a political cartoon depicting this was released mere hours after his capture. Bligh spent the rest of his life trying to deny this cowardice, however he was consistently unsuccessful. After Bligh was arrested, the colony was placed under military rule of the NSW Corps. They remained in power for two years. Bligh and his daughter remained in Government House under house arrest until Lachlan Macquarie, the fifth NSW governor, took over two years later in 1810. It was Macquarie’s influence that sparked Sydney’s transformation from a penal colony to a free society. If you liked this Historical Sydney Story, you’ll love our other Sydney Stories: Xplore Sydney Copyright 2015


Robert Timothy French created which type of condiment, which debuted at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904?

French's - Free definitions by Babylon French's Download this dictionary French's French’s is an  American  brand of prepared  mustard  condiments, fried onions, and other food items. Created by Robert Timothy French, French’s “Cream Salad Brand” mustard debuted to the world at the 1904  St. Louis   World’s Fair . By 1921, French’s Mustard had adopted its trademark  pennant  and begun advertising to the general public. French's is owned by  Reckitt Benckiser Group plc . French, an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to  France French language , a Romance language which originated in France, and its various dialects French people , a nation and ethnic group identified with France French (surname) , including a list of people with the surname French River (disambiguation) , name of several rivers and other places French's , an American manufacturer of mustard condiment The French (band) , British rock band French catheter scale , a system for measuring the size of a catheter


Edeomania is an abnormal interest in which part of the body?

Sex dictionary definition | sex defined LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST Her sex is female. noun The definition of sex is the classification of people as male or female, typically assigned at birth based on the appearance of external anatomy. An example of sex is female. The definition of sex is any function or behavior involved with reproduction. An example of sex is an act to create a baby. sex either of the two divisions, male or female, into which persons, animals, or plants are divided, with reference to their reproductive functions the character of being male or female; all the attributes by which males and females are distinguished anything connected with sexual gratification or reproduction or the urge for these; esp., the attraction of those of one sex for those of the other intercourse (sense ) Latin, from sex, six; see s(w)eks in Indo-European roots. sex See also homosexuality ; male ; women . algolagnia the finding of sexual pleasure in suffering or inflicting physical pain; sadomasochism. —algolagnist, n. —algolagnic, adj. amphierotism Rare. bisexualism. —amphierotic, adj. anaphrodisia Medicine. the absence or loss of sexual desire. Also called sexual anesthesia. andromania nymphomania. aphrodisia an extreme state of sexual desire. aphrodisiac a food or other substance that creates sexual desire. —aphrodisiac, adj. aphrodisiomania a mania for sexual pleasure. autoeroticism Psychoanalysis. the arousal and satisfaction of sexual desires within or by oneself, usually by masturbation. Also autoerotism. —autoerotic, adj. bawdry 1. Archaic. the practice or occupation of being a bawd or procurer. 2. Obsolete, fornication or unlawful intercourse. bestiality sexual relations between a person and an animal. See also behavior . biomagnetism 1. animal magnetism, or the power that enables some people to induce a hypnotic state in others. 2. physical attraction between members of the sexes. —biomagnetic, adj. bisexualism , bisexuality the state of being sexually responsive or attracted to members of both sexes. Also called amphierotism. See also body, human . —bisexual, adj. carnality the practice of finding satisfaction in activities related to fleshly desires and appetites, especially the sexual. — carnal, adj. coitophobia an abnormal fear of sexual intercourse. Also called genophobia. coprophilia 1. the use of obscene or scatological language for sexual gratification. 2. a love of obscenity. 3. Psychiatry. an abnormal interest in feces, especially as a source of sexual excitement. cryptorchidism the failure of one or both testes to descend normally. —cryp-torchid, n., adj. defloration the act of having sexual intercourse with a virgin; devirgination. devirgination Obsolete, the deflowering of a virgin. Also called defloration. edeomania an obsession with genitals. eonism Psychiatry. the adoption, by a male, of feminine mannerisms, clothing, etc. Also called transvestism, transvestitism. epicenism the state or quality of combining characteristics of both sexes. —epicenity, n. —epicene, adj. eroticism 1. the erotic or sexual quality of something. 2. the use of sexually arousing or stimulating materials in literature, drama, art, etc. 3. the condition of being sexually stimulated. 4. a sexual drive or tendency. 5. an abnormally persistent sexual drive. Also erotism. eroticomania an abnormal interest in erotica. erotographomania an abnormal interest in erotic literature. erotology the study of sex as a skill. erotomania abnormal or uncontrollable sexual desire. —erotomaniac, n., adj. erotophobia an abnormal fear of sexual feelings and their physical expression. estrus , oestrus the condition of being in rut or sexual arousal, applied particularly to the female. Also called est rum, oestrum. —estrous, oestrous, adj. eunuchism 1. the process or tradition of castrating males. 2. the state of being a eunuch. fetishism , fetichism Psychiatry. the compulsive use of some object or part of the body as a sexual stimulus, as a shoe, underclothes, a lock of hair, etc. —fetishist, fetichist, n. —fetishistic, fetichistic, adj. flagellation


In Greek mythology, musician and poet Arion was kidnapped by pirates and saved by which creatures?

The Greek Poet and Singer Arion Was #Blessed By Carly Silver Updated February 23, 2016. Ancient Greek poets were magic! Need more evidence than that simple statement? We've got all the details on this seaworthy adventurer, who could mount a dolphin as easily as he could strum his own instrument.  Sail Away Herodotus starts us off with the basic story of Arion, who hung out at lot in the city of Corinth . He landed on the Peloponnese, "brought there by a dolphin" during the reign of Periander , seventh-century B.C. tyrant of Corinth. At the spot where Arion and his dolphin landed was a bronze statue of the musician riding Flipper like a cowboy. That locale was  Taenarum , a cape near Corinth.  Arion, who hailed from the town of Methymna on the island of Lesbos, wound up finding his dolphin companion after a chance encounter with pirates. Once , he wanted to explore the Mediterranean world, heading to Italy and Sicily; when he was done, he hired a ship to go back home to Corinth. The boat's crew saw how much wealth he'd accumulated while overseas, so they conspired to rob and kill him. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World According to Hyginus's Fabulae , written centuries later, " Apollo appeared to him in a dream and bade him sing in his poet’s garland crown, and surrender himself to those who would come to aid him." When the crew was about to kill him, Arion requested one last song to stall,  perhaps his own funeral dirge ; when he started belting out a tune, the local dolphin pod swarmed the ship and Arion tossed himself overboard, rescued by his mammal pals. This transformative, death-to-life sequence has close ties to a hero's journey to the Underworld (hey, Heracles, hey!). But Arion survived after he "charmed the ocean waves," as Ovid claims ; he rode one dolphin all the way to Corinth, where the animal died and a monument to it was constructed.  Hyginus states that Periander faked worry about Arion's fate when he saw his ship come in without the poet, knowing the sailors were bad guys. The crew claimed that Arion had died and they'd buried him; Periander required that they swear it was the truth on his Dolphin Monument. Arion hid inside the dolphin statue and shocked the crew into silence; Periander ordered them crucified in punishment. But to celebrate Arion, Hyginus claims, "Apollo, because of Arion’s skill with the cithara, placed him and the dolphin among the star." Indeed, as Dio Chrysostom notes , this guy was very "dear to the gods." Beautiful Music Arion's biggest gifts to musicians, as the story goes, were his skill on the lyre and his contribution to poetry. He "was a lyre-player second to none in that age; he was the first man whom we know to compose and name the dithyramb, which he afterwards taught at Corinth," according to Herodotus. The dithyramb  was a choral song that fifty guys warbled in honor of Dionysus. These were pretty popular in a culture in which attending and participating in theater was a huge civic and religious responsibility. The tradition of Arion continued on long past his lifetime. The third-century B.C. poet Posidippus wrote an epigram chronicling the journey of Arion's lyre from Greece to Alexandria in Egypt, where it winds up as a votive object. He quips that "Arion's dolphin" brought this instrument, "made to resound," across "the white sea." Such a sacred object would be a worthy donation to a royal shrine. Arion was closely tied to the divine; Apollo and creatures of Poseidon saved this talented musician. Arion wasn't forgotten, even centuries later, remaining a staple of art in the ancient world. In his City of God , St. Augustine compares Arion, who "was received on a dolphin’s back and carried to land," didn't measure up to Jonah, rescued from the belly of a whale. Augustine opines that Christianity is better than paganism because "that story of ours about the prophet Jonah is far more incredible, more incredible because more marvellous, and more marvellous because a greater exhibition of power." So Jesus > Apollo, in other words.


Which US actor’s film company founded the Sundance Film Festival?

About Us | Sundance Institute Read the 2016 Sundance Institute Annual Report » Our Mission Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Through its programs, the Institute seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work. Our Vision We believe that a story driven by an individual, authentic voice can awaken new ideas that have the power to delight and entertain, push creative boundaries, spark new levels of empathy and understanding, and even lead to social change. We support independent storytellers and advance the impact of their work in the world. Board of Trustees Robert Redford, President and Founder Robert Redford is somewhat of an anomaly in the entertainment industry. Though he has been world-famous for some 30 years, he remains a highly private individual. He is an ardent conservationist and environmentalist, a man who stands for social responsibility and political involvement and an artist and businessman who is a staunch supporter of uncompromised creative expression. His passion remains to make films of substance and social/cultural relevance, as well as to encourage others to express themselves through the arts. He is recognized the world over for the roles he has played and the projects he has directed or produced throughout a distinguished stage and film career. Believing that it is the unexpected and uncommon, which ultimately enlivens the cultural ecology of a society, Redford has nurtured more than a generation of innovative voices in independent film through his non-profit Sundance Institute and Film Festival. Harvard Business Review observed, “Sundance has become to Hollywood what Silicon Valley has been to the high-tech industry.” His life-long passion for nature and issues of justice has resulted in Redford being widely acknowledged as a highly effective and dedicated political and environmental activist. Pat Mitchell, Board Chair Pat Mitchell is known for her leadership in the media industry as a CEO, producer and curator. Her career has focused on using media as a force for social change, with a special emphasis on the representation of women’s voices and stories. The first woman president and CEO of PBS, she most recently served as president and CEO of the Paley Center for Media; she is now a senior adviser to the organization. Mitchell is also the former president of CNN Productions, where she executive produced hundreds of hours of documentaries and specials, which received 35 Emmy Awards and five Peabody Awards. She was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2009, named one of the Most Powerful Women in Hollywood by Hollywood Reporter and featured in Fast Company’s special report, The League of Extraordinary Women: 60 Influencers Who Are Changing the World. Mitchell currently advises foundations and corporations on issues of women’s empowerment and leadership development as well as media and governance. She is the chair of the Women’s Media Center and Sundance Institute boards, a founding board member of V-Day, a member of the board of the Acumen Fund, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mitchell partners with the TED organization to co-curate and host a global TEDWomen conference. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with bachelor's and master's degrees in English literature, Mitchell has taught at her alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University, and at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. Jeanne Donovan Fisher, Vice Chair Jeanne Donovan Fisher is a producer, investor, and philanthropist living in New York City. Fisher is president of True Love Productions, a theater and film production company in New York that she formed in 2001. Prior to the producing venture, Fisher’s professional background was in strategic communications. From 1992 until 1998, she was a managing director and founding partner of Citigate SVC, a public relations consu


Who became the youngest World Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1956?

Former heavyweight champion Patterson dies at 71 - Redorbit Former heavyweight champion Patterson dies at 71 by Sam Savage NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Floyd Patterson, who became the youngest boxer to gain the title when he knocked out Archie Moore in 1956 at the age of 21, died on Thursday. He was 71. Patterson, who had suffered from Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer, died at his home in New Paltz, New York. Patterson, who was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991, was small for a heavyweight and used a peek-a-boo style with his gloves held high in front of his face, using his quickness to defeat heftier opponents. He had three famed clashes with Sweden's Ingemar Johansson in a long career that stretched from his first great professional success against Moore through bouts against Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. "Of all the men I fought, Sonny Liston was the scariest, George Foreman was the most powerful, Floyd Patterson was the most skilled as a boxer," Ali once said. New York Gov. George Pataki saluted Patterson, who was born in Waco, North Carolina, and raised in New York City's borough of Brooklyn. "Floyd Patterson was a world champion athlete and an inspiration to many Americans," Pataki said in a statement. "From his signature style in the ring to his support for amateur athletics later in life, Floyd Patterson was truly the "gentleman of boxing." After an amateur career that included Olympic gold as a middleweight in 1952, Patterson turned professional. On November 30, 1956, he claimed the world heavyweight title vacated by the retirement of Rocky Marciano by knocking out Moore in the fifth round. Patterson was 21 at the time, making him the youngest heavyweight champion until 20-year-old Mike Tyson beat Trevor Berbick for the title in 1986. Patterson and Tyson were both trained by Cus D'Amato. Following four title defenses, Patterson lost the crown in 1959 when he was knocked down seven times in the third round. losing to Sweden's Johansson in New York. One year later, Patterson became the first heavyweight champion to regain the crown when he returned to the Polo Grounds to knock out Johansson in the fifth round. Patterson won a third bout against Johansson in 1961, stopping the big Swede in the sixth round. He made one more successful defense before losing the title to fellow-American Liston by a first-round knockout in 1962. Patterson fought three more times for the heavyweight title. He was knocked out again in the first round by Liston in 1963, was stopped after a 12-round beating by Muhammad Ali in 1965, and lost a 15-round decision to Jimmy Ellis in 1968. Ali carried a grudge into the 1965 bout against Patterson. He was angry that Patterson refused to call him Muhammad Ali, and continued to refer to him by his birth name, Cassius Clay. Instead of finishing him off in the one-sided fight, Ali mocked and punished Patterson before stopping him in the 12th. Patterson retired in 1972 at age 37 with a professional record of 55-8-1. He later served a stint as New York state athletic commissioner. Patterson once revealed his motivation when he said: "The fighter loses more than his pride in the fight he loses part of his future. He's a step closer to the slum he came from."


In humans, dipsosis is an excessive what?

Definition of Dipsosis Definition of Dipsosis Causes of a Heart Attack Slideshow Dipsosis: Excessive thirst; overwhelming desire for water or another liquid. Dipsosis may occur when the amount of water in the body falls below normal. Any activity that causes perspiration can deplete the body's water supply and trigger dipsosis. So can fever , anxiety , sunburn and heat exhaustion . Other causes of water loss and dipsosis include the following: Diuretic medicines Taking in too much salt Diabetes: In diabetes, excessive levels of glucose , a type of sugar, build up in the blood. When the body disposes of some of the excess glucose through urination, the extra glucose in the urine acts as what is called an osmotic diuretic and requires more water to be added to the urine. Considerable water loss occurs. The person then becomes very thirsty. Vomiting and diarrhea: Both vomiting and diarrhea deplete the body of water holus-bolus. Illnesses that cause vomiting and diarrhea require treatment that replenishes the body's water orally (by mouth) or intravenously (IV). Rehydration also should include other substances that have been lost. For example, if sodium has been depleted, there needs to be some salt in the fluid being drunk or administered IV. Diuretic beverages: Diuretic beverages, those that promote urination, include coffee, tea, beer and other alcoholic beverages. Diuretic medicines: Too high a dose of a diuretic drug, one that promotes the formation of urine, also will cause dehydration and lead to excessive thirst (dipsosis). Taking in too much salt: Ham, canned soup, cheese, pickles, sauerkraut, lunch meats, snack foods (like pretzels and peanuts) and fast foods all tend to contain high levels of salt. These foods should be eaten sparingly to prevent dipsosis. "Dipsosis" is derived from the Greek "dipsa" (thirst) and "-sis" (a suffix meaning condition or state). Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016


What is the title of the 1984 film in which Bob Hoskins plays the owner of a club where Richard Gere plays the cornet?

The Cotton Club Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 85 reviews in total  48 out of 63 people found the following review useful: An absolute classic, the more times you watch it, the more you become mesmerised by it. from England 26 June 2000 The first time I saw this movie I loved the music and dancing and appreciated the setting. I found it strange and couldn't follow it properly. I watched it a second and third time, partly to see the dancing again, and listen to the music, and the plot completely grew on me. I absolutely love this movie. It is complex, and extremely accurate in its portrayal of the time when gangsters owned stars. If you love jazz music and know a little about its history, you will be enraptured by this movie. The acting is incredible, and highlights the subtle twists in the plot beautifully. The cinematography is done in a most expert fashion. Richard Gere and Gregory Hines are absolutely charming, and Diane Lane is perfect is Vera Cicero. Lonette McKee has one of the most beautiful voices you will ever hear, it is no wonder she received a Tony award. Any viewer will be surprised by the guest appearances including Nicholas Cage, Bob Hoskins, Lawrence Fishburne, and on-screen and real-life brother of Gregory, Maurice Hines. Not only one of Coppola's best, but one of the best of all time. Was the above review useful to you? 39 out of 49 people found the following review useful: One of Francis Coppola's best and underrated films from Canada 19 July 2002 The Cotton Club is such a well-made movie, you have to wonder why so many critics and audiences ignored it when it was first released. Was it because of the murder case surrounding its production? Or did some people feel that a mixture of gangster films and Hollywood musicals didn't mix? Whatever the reason, The Cotton Club deserves to be watched again and again, not just for its music and dancing, but for the great performances, scenery, cars, costumes...and tommy-guns. The movie was nominated for two Oscars, but a third nomination should have gone to Bob Hoskins, for his brilliant performance as Owney Madden. Despite his few film credits, James Remar is brilliant as Dutch Schultz and comes across as the sort of person you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley. There are rumours the film may be re-released with scenes and music that were cut from the original version. If this is true, would the film finally become a hit? After all, Robert Evans, the film's producer, apparently told one reporter..."How can it miss? It's got gangsters, music and girls." Well said, Robert. Was the above review useful to you? 42 out of 63 people found the following review useful: OK Movie with too much going on and too messy from Houston 27 July 2005 I saw this movie when it first came out and I thought it was a mess. Now years later while I have the luxury of sitting in my house watching the various showings on cable, I like a better. Why because this movie is IMO 3 different movies going on at once. I Now I am able to concentrate on one aspect of the movie more then the whole. I will start with movie #1... The Cotton club, the nightclub where everything converges and what is the common denominator that brings ALL of the characters together. It is almost set up like a Plantation in Mississippi. The white gangster own the place and the black people work there and have no say about anything that goes on. Black people were not even able to go to the club as a customer. All of the women who worked there were light skin almost passing for white. In the movie they do show how the set up was but the place was no as large as it was in the movie and on a side bar. Larry Fishburn who plays a numbers runner (the same role he played in a later movie, Hoodlum) shows interest in a brown skin singer performer in the club and her mother is very upset because she is the first "dark skin" woman working at the club. I liked that they added that in. I know this because my neighbor use to play with Louis Armstrong that the women in question is in fact Louis Amstrongs future wife.


Who was the first unseeded tennis player to win the Wimbledon Men’s Finals?

britishtennis.com - The British Tennis Website   History of Tennis Lets take a step back in time. Below we have identified key moments in tennis history. Cream boxes containing the General heading represent general tennis history facts, while green boxes containing the Wimbledon heading represent specific moments in Wimbledon history. All facts are listed in chronological order (if read as newspaper columns) for your convenience. Enjoy! 12th Century General: Origins trace back to French game called "Paume" ("Palm"), where players hit a small ball over a net by hand. 16th Century General: The racket was actually invented in Italy in 1583. General: Paume evolved into "Jeu de Paume" ("Game of Palm") and a racket was used instead of a hand. 1873 General: Major Walter Wingfield invented the game called "Sphairistik�" (Greek for "playing ball") and first introduced it to    Wales (UK). Played on hour-glass shaped courts on Manor House lawns by wealthy English people.    This is truly where modern tennis evolved. General: The game soon became known as "tennis", thought to come from the French    word "tenir" ("hold this"), "tendere" ("to hold"), or "tenez" ("to take"). The precise origins are unknown. 1875 Wimbledon: Henry Cavendish Jones convinced the All England Croquet Club to replace    a croquet court with a lawn tennis court. Marylebone Cricket Club followed suit. Wimbledon: Marylebone Cricket Club made significant changes to the game. They added Deuce , Advantage ,    and 2 chances per serve. The hourglass-shaped court also changed to a rectangular court, identical to the    measurements we use today! 1877 Wimbledon: The very first World Tennis Championship was held in 1877 at Worple Road in Wimbledon    (United Kingdom), the true home of tennis! The sponsors were the All England Croquet Club.    Only 22 players entered the Mens Singles, which was the only event. Spectators paid a mere    one shilling to watch the final.    The winner of this mens event was Spencer Gore, who aparently speculated that it would not    catch on because it was too boring! 1880 Wimbledon: The Overhead Smash was introduced into the game by the Renshaw brothers. They would dominate Wimbledon for    a decade, winning all but 1880 and 1887 championships between them. 1881 General: The United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA) is founded, and the first    U.S. Championships are played. 1884 Wimbledon: The Wimbledon Championships are open to women for the first time. There are only 13 participants. Mens doubles    was also introduced for the first time. 1887 General: The U.S. Championships are open to women for the first time. 1887 Wimbledon: Lottie Dod of England wins the Wimbledon Ladies Singles title for the first of 5 times between 1887 and 1893. She is the youngest player to win a singles event at the age of only 15 years and 285 days. 1888 General: Our very own Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is founded in order to maintain the new rules and standards of tennis. 1891 General: The first French Championships are played. However, they rule these Championships are only open    to French residents - trust the French! 1897 General: The French Championships are open to women for the first time. 1899 Wimbledon: The All England Croquet Club changed it's name to the All England Tennis & Croquet Club. 1900 General: The first Davis Cup Tournament is held. 1905 General: The first Australasian Championships are played. Only twice between 1905 and 1925 were the Championships held    outside Australia (in New Zealand). 1905 Wimbledon: May Sutton won the Ladies Singles at Wimbledon, and was the first international    tennis player to win at Wimbledon. Wimbledon: The Doherty brothers (Laurie and Reggie) won the Wimbledon Mens Doubles title for a record eigth time.    Ironically, they were both born in Wimbledon! 1907 Wimbledon: Norman Brookes of Australia became the first international Wimbledon Mens Singles champion. 1908 Wimbledon: Mrs Charlotte Sterry of Great Britain became the oldest Wimble


Which British comedian was known as ‘The Cheeky Chappie’?

Max Miller - the Cheeky Chapppie. Britain's Top Comedian JOKES STAGE,RADIO & TV MILLER'S MOVIES CHEEKY BIOGRAPHY MAX'S LEGACY MMAS HOME PAGE MMAS NEWS STATUE MEMORABILIA SHOWS SHOPPING LINKS Max Miller, Britain’s top comedian in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s was born in Brighton, England. He excelled as a stand- up comic playing in large variety theatres where his skill was such that he could hold an audience in the ‘palm of his hand’. He also made films, wrote and sang his own songs. Max was renown for telling risqué jokes. He used innuendo and when on stage would woo his audience particularly the ladies. Much of his material was too blue for broadcasting. The song, Let’s Have A Ride on Your Bicycle was banned by the BBC until it became too popular and public opinion forced the Corporation to lift the ban. © Website created for The Max Miller Appreciation Society by terry.hardy, Nov- 99; Rev Dec-


Portugal shares a land border with which country?

Portugal flights - Lonely Planet Read more Boat There are no scheduled seagoing ferries to Portugal, but many to Spain. The closest North African ferry connections are from Morocco to Spain; contact Trasmediterranea (www.trasmediterranea.es) for details. Car ferries also run from Tangier to Gibraltar.


In which year was live television coverage of the Olympic Games available internationally for the first time?

First time at the Olympics 1st Olympic Congress : 16 - 24. June 1894 Paris         (Founding Congress) Subject: Study and Diffusion of the Principles of Amateurism and         Revival         of the Olympic         Games.                                      1896 Athens   First Modern Olympic Games held in         Athens.                Statistic          first games The Olympic Hymn of 1896. The text is by Kostis          Palamas, the music is          by Spyros Samaras. It was presented for the first time in the opening ceremony of the          first modern Olympic Games. 1900 Paris Women participate for the first time First female winner: Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain in singles         tennis. 1904 St. Louis   In 1904, for the first time, medals were awarded         to the first three         people to finish each event--a gold medal for first place, a silver         medal         for second, and a bronze medal for third. At the Athens Games 1896 the         winners in each event received silver medals, as there was not enough         money         left to mint them in gold.  1906 Athens The Olympic oath Defeated in WWI, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany,          Hungary and Turkey are          not allowed to participate.  First time of innovation at the Antwerp Games was          the releasing of thousands          of          white doves at the opening ceremony as a symbol of peace among nations. 1924 Paris In 1924 for the first time, the Games returned to         a former venue. The Paris Games were the fist to have an Olympic          Village for the athletes. Olympic motto first officially used. The president of France, Gaston Doumergue, opened the first Games to          adopt the slogan: "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Swifter, Higher, Stronger)  It was pronounced for the first time from the Dominican          father          Eric Dinon and was  adopted in the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. 1924 - Technology begins to win a place at the          Olympic Games with the          event's first live radio broadcast.  First Olympic Winter Games held in St.          Moritz.  1928 Amsterdam First Olympic Flame to be lit and burned         throughout whole Olympic Games Olympic flame burned at the stadion for the first time ever.  First introduction of large results board. The          objekt of a score board          was to publish the results of the events immediately. Women allowed to compete in track and field          events. First time Greece led parade of nations. Slow-motion film techniques used to judge close          finishes; women's track          and field competitions held for first time. The photography rights were sold to a commercial firm. 1932 Los Angeles Introduction of three-tiered victory stand. Kirby Two-Eyed Electric Timing Camera The stop-watch and photo finish were first used at          the Olympic Games          in Los Angeles, California. When officials found it impossible to          determine          the winner of the 100 meters race by  naked eye and stop watch          alone,          newsreel film was analyzed to determine that Eddie Tolan          (U.S.)  was          the gold medal winner.  First time the national anthem from the winner's          country was played          and the national flag of medallists raised. 1936 Berlin 1948 London   Fanny Blankers-Koen of Netherlands is first woman         to win 4 gold medals         in a single Games. 1952 Helsinki   The first Olympic coin was minted to mark the         1952 Olympic Games in         Helsinki, Finland, 500 markka. 1956 Melbourne   First Games to be held in the Southern Hemisphere         (Melbourne) At