Andrew Motion, Cecil Day-Lewis and John Betjemin all held which post?

John Betjeman - definition of John Betjeman by The Free Dictionary John Betjeman - definition of John Betjeman by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/John+Betjeman Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Bet·je·man  (bĕch′ə-mən), Sir John 1906-1984. British poet and poet laureate (1972-1984) whose often nostalgic works, in collections such as A Few Late Chrysanthemums (1954), praise the English countryside. He also wrote widely on Victorian architecture. Betjeman (ˈbɛtʃəmən) n (Biography) Sir John. 1906–84, English poet, noted for his nostalgic and humorous verse and essays and for his concern for the preservation of historic buildings, esp of the Victorian era. Poet laureate (1972–84) Bet•je•man n. Sir John, 1906–84, English poet: poet laureate 1972–84. 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: Betjeman; writing the public life The list contains plenty of other cities that sports fans could take in with Biarritz fifth, Porto sixth and Valencia seventh, but there's oddly no sign of Huddersfield, venue for today's Challenge Cup rugby league semi-final between Hull and Warrington, even though its magnificent railway station was once described by Sir John Betjeman as having 'the finest facade of any such building in the country'.


How many US Presidents have resigned from office?

How many Presidents have resigned from office? | Reference.com How many Presidents have resigned from office? A: Quick Answer As of 2014, there has been only one president to resign from office. That president was Richard Nixon on Aug. 9, 1974. Minutes after his resignation, Vice President Gerald R. Ford was sworn into office as the 37th president of the United States. Full Answer Nixon's resignation can be largely attributed to the clandestine and illegal activities his administration undertook during his presidency. The activities were brought to light when members of his administration were caught breaking into the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate Hotel. This scandal, named the Watergate scandal, resulted in the loss of almost all of his political support and the near-certainty of his impeachment. As a result, Nixon took to radio and television and announced his resignation.


What was the currency of Austria before the Euro?

Austria and the euro - European Commission European Commission Communicating on the euro Austria and the euro Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and was the first wave of countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999. Austria at a glance Surface area: 83 858 km2 Population: 8 356 707 (Eurostat 2009) Joined the European Union: 1 January 1995 Currency: Euro since 1 January 1999 (formerly Austrian schilling, ATS) Euro information Status: Euro-area member since 1 January 1999 Fixed conversion rate: €1 = 13.7603 AST Adoption of the euro: The euro banknotes and coins were introduced in Austria on 1 January 2002, after a transitional period of three years when the euro was the official currency but only existed as 'book money'. The dual circulation period – when both the schilling and the euro had legal tender status – ended on 28 February 2002. Exchange of former national currency: The Österreichische Nationalbank (Austrian National Bank) continues to exchange schilling banknotes and coins for an unlimited period. Euro hotline Austria: +43 1 514 33 2226 Documents and publications (Unser Geld. Kaufkraft und Preisstabilität in Österreich) Opinion polls and surveys


In Greek mythology who became the first queen of Crete?

History of Crete island, Greece - Greeka.com Crete Crete History Information about the History of Crete island, in Greece but also information about the history of many areas of the island: the mythology and legends, Crete in Ancient times, Venetian and Ottoman Occupation and Crete in the 20th century Mythology and legends The Crete history is long and marked by many historical periods. According to Greek mythology, the first queen of Crete was Europa . Later on, Crete island became the land of King Minos. The legend is that the king refused to sacrifice a bull to the gods and Poseidon punished him by making his wife fall in love with a bull. From this union the Minotaur was born and was hid in a labyrinth. Another legend says that to avenge the death of his son by the Athenians, King Minos made them send seven young girls and boys to Crete every year, to offer them as a sacrifice to the Minotaur. During an expedition the famous mythical hero Theseus , the son of the King of Athens, left Athens with the young Athenians and, with the help of Ariadne, the daughter of the King Minos, managed to kill the Minotaur and find his way out of the labyrinth. Crete in ancient times Ancient Crete is the place where the Minoan civilization, one of the most important civilizations of the world (2600-1150 BC), started. Huge palace-states were built, such as the famous and superb palaces of Knossos Palace , Phaestos Palace and Zakros Palace , and the Minoans established a strong naval empire in the Mediterranean. This great civilization was stopped by a natural disaster: the huge waves caused by the eruption of the volcano of Santorini in 1450 BC covered the northern coasts of Crete with lava ashes. Followed by the invasion of the Achaeans and the Dorians, tribes from Northern Europe, the Minoan civilization never revived. The architecture of ancient sites and temples proves the wealth of the island since antiquity. The Roman occupation came in 69 AC and lasted until 330 AC, followed by the Byzantine era during which the wealth of Crete is still visible during which the wealth of Crete is still visible in the beautiful mosaic floor of the basilicas that were built during these times. Venetian and Ottoman Occupation Crete later fell under the domination of the Arabs, in 824, and stayed under it for 137 years. During those years the city of Heraklion was founded, first called Handak. During the early byzantine years, several churches and structures were constructed. In 1204, the Venetians founded new fortified cities and conquered the island of Crete. They fortified the old castles built by the Arabs and built new castles. The old towns of Rethymno and Chania remain intact since the Renaissance, with their beautifully decorated squares, the superb fountains and its fine churches and palaces. During those years, the arts flourished such as painting and literature. The famous painter El Greco (Domenicos Theotocopoulos) started his carrier in this period and other artists and scholars from Constantinople came to Crete. In 1669, the island fell under Ottoman rule which lasted until 1897, when the great statesman of Greece, Eleftherios Venizelos , negotiated the independence of Crete. Crete was declared an autonomous state and, in 1913, it was united with the independent Greek State. This period gave birth to one of the most talented writers of Greece, Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957). Many organizations were also founded for the education of people and schools and libraries were built. Crete in the 20th century During World War II, Crete played a major role in the war. The resistance that the Germans encountered caught them completely off guard. Eventually, all Crete fell under German occupation. Many of the local residents were executed for their participation in the Resistance War against the German invasion and many villages were massacred. But the war was continuing and from the southern suburbs of Crete ships would secretly come at night to board people to Egypt, so that they could continue the war against the Germans from there. Today Crete


The European country of Switzerland is made up of how many cantons?

The Cantons The Cantons Protecting cultural and natural heritage of universal value From the medieval Old Town of Berne to the futuristic city of Brasilia, from the tiny convent of Müstair to the imposing cathedral of Chartres, from the fertile terraced vineyards of Lavaux to the vast desert of Ténéré – all have one thing in common: they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mountain records Switzerland is synonymous with mountains. Not only do they cover one third of the country’s surface area, but they are also of major historical, geopolitical and economic importance. The mountains, for example, have been the selling point of the Swiss tourist industry for more than 100 years. Print page The Cantons Switzerland is made up of 26 cantons which enjoy a high degree of autonomy vis-à-vis the federal government. The dome of the Federal Palace © The Swiss Parliament Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons. Each is an independent and sovereign entity, with their own capital town or city. The cantons vary greatly as to size, culture, religion and socioeconomic structure. With 1.4 million inhabitants, the canton of Zurich is the most heavily populated, while Appenzell-Innerrhoden, with a mere 15,400 inhabitants, is the most sparsely populated canton in Switzerland. Origins The cantons are the collection of stand-alone states which joined forces in 1848 to form a Confederation, although this required them to surrender some of their sovereignty. The number of cantons remained the same until 1979 when Jura split from the canton of Bern and became Switzerland's 26th canton. Six cantons, historically referred to as “half-cantons”, send only one deputy to the Council of States (upper house of the Federal Assembly). They are Obwalden, Nidwalden, Appenzell-Innerrhoden, Appenzell-Ausserrhoden, Basel-Stadt and Basel-Land. Role of the cantons Each canton has its own constitution, parliament, government and courts. According to the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in the Federal Constitution, all powers that are not expressly granted to the Confederation fall within the competence of the cantons. The cantons enjoy a high degree of autonomy in areas like education, health and policing. The cantonal parliaments vary in size, with the number of popularly elected deputies ranging from 58 to 180. The five- or seven-member cantonal governments are also directly elected by the people. The cantons of Appenzell-Innerrhoden and Glarus still practice a type of direct democracy that is the only form of its kind in the world – the “Landsgemeinde”, or people’s assembly. Once a year, the citizens of these cantons converge on their capital's main square to elect, with a show of hands, the members of the executive, and to cast their vote on draft cantonal legislation. The results are more an estimate than an exact calculation. In all other cantons, the electorate cast their vote at the ballot box.


In the game of volleyball, how many times in a row may the ball be struck by one team?

Volleyball Rules | Division of Student Affairs | The University of Texas at El Paso Volleyball Rules   The UTEP Recreational Sports Department Volleyball Rules are based on the United States Volleyball Association. Some of the more important rules as well as rules unique to the UTEP Rec Sports Department are included herein. All players are responsible for reading this document before participating in our volleyball program.  Eligibility for Intramural Sports: UTEP Students, Staff or Faculty Only. THE GAME: NUMBER OF PLAYERS: A complete team consists of six (6) players, but a minimum of four (4) players is required to start and continue a game. By game time, all teams must have at least the minimum number of its players on the court and ready to play. For Coed play, the number of females on the court must be equal or greater to the number of males on the court. NOTE: A Coed team fielding enough players to start, but not of the appropriate gender, shall receive a forfeit. ROSTER LIMIT: There are no limits to the number of eligible participants on your roster.  Be aware that league champions will receive a maximum of 9 awards. LENGTH OF GAMES AND MATCH: The team that first scores twenty five (25) points in a game shall win that game. A team must win by two (2) points, and there is no cap. The first team to win two games wins the match. Forty-five minutes are allotted to complete a match. If the match requires a deciding third game, the first team to reach fifteen (15) points with a minimum two-point lead shall win it. There will be a seventeen (17) point cap in the final game. BALL: The Recreational Sports Department will supply the game ball. Teams must provide their own ball(s) for warm-ups. COURT AREA: The legal playing area includes all court area on either side of the center (net) line up to the walls and the dividing net between the courts. The centerline is considered to extend infinitely in either direction (i.e. it is illegal to contact the ball past the center line when outside the court boundaries). Any ball that contacts the ceiling may be played as long as it is on your side and you have hits left to play the ball.  However, the ball is considered out of bounds if the ball crosses over to the other side of the court. SERVICE: To legally serve the ball, a player’s last contact with the ground before contacting the ball must be behind the back service line, anywhere along its length. Players must wait for the official’s whistle to initiate the serve. Players must contact the ball on their first attempt at serving or a side out will result.  The ball is considered in play if the ball contacts the net before going over. Positioning: The position of the other players during service shall be within their playing area (but may not touch the court boundary lines) in serving order with each of the three forward line players in front of their respective back row players at the instant the ball is served. A player also may not overlap an adjacent player to the left or right of his/her position. The position of players is judged according to the place their feet contact the floor at the time the ball is contacted for service. AFTER THE BALL IS SERVED: Opponents of the serving team may receive the serve with open hands raised above the head (e.g. players can set a serve). However, serves are not considered hard-driven balls, so they must be set cleanly.  The team that did not initiate service in a game must rotate one position clockwise prior to its first service. PLAYING THE BALL: Simultaneous Contacts: Simultaneous contacts are legal when the ball is played: by two teammates are considered as one play. Either player may participate in the next play.   by opponents at the net. Such a play is termed a “joust”, and the officials consider the player behind the direction of the ball as having touched it last. If, after the simultaneous touch by two opponents, the ball falls and touches within the limits of the court, the team on the court is at fault; should the ball fall outside the court, the team on the opposite side shall


Which English author’s major novels are set in Wessex?

The Best Thomas Hardy Novels | Interesting Literature The Best Thomas Hardy Novels Posted by interestingliterature Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) wrote 14 novels, so picking a top ten won’t prove too difficult a task. What are the best Thomas Hardy novels? This is undoubtedly going to prove a difficult and controversial issue, but we thought we’d take this chance to select the ten we think are worth reading – and we’ve even ranked the novels in order (and the order, too, is bound to prove controversial). Do you agree with our ordering and general choices? We’ve included some interesting facts about the novels in each description of the novel, and a link to what we think is the best available edition of each novel on Amazon. 10. Under the Greenwood Tree (Oxford World’s Classics) (1872). Hardy adopted an overtly pastoral title for this, his second published novel. His first, Desperate Remedies (1871), was an example of sensation fiction (a genre more usually identified with Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Wilkie Collins). It didn’t fare particularly well, so Hardy took the title of his next book from a song sung in Shakespeare’s As You Like It and wrote about a rural community, centred on the village choir, in an attempt to appeal to the city-dwelling London market. The book introduces a common trope seen in Hardy’s fiction: the love triangle (sometimes, in later novels, it would prove more of a rhombus) whereby several men are trying to win the heart of the same woman. Some of the names here are unbeatable: Dick Dewy and Fancy Day, for instance, for the romantic leads. 9. The Pursuit of the Well-beloved and the Well-beloved (Penguin Classics)   (1897). This novel has the accolade of being Hardy’s final novel. It’s often said that Jude the Obscure (1895) was his last novel, and that after the negative reception that greeted that book Hardy resolved to give up writing fiction. (He would turn to poetry instead, writing classic poems such as ‘The Darkling Thrush’  at the end of the century – though he’d started out writing poetry too, as his early poem ‘Neutral Tones’ demonstrates .) Whilst this is partly true, it’s not the whole truth: he actually went back to an earlier book which had been serialised in 1892 (under the title The Pursuit of the Well-Beloved) and revised it for book publication in 1897. This novel is almost mythic in structure, telling as it does of how a sculptor, Jocelyn Pierston, falls in love with three successive generations of the same family. 8. A Laodicean: Or the Castle of the De Stancys (Penguin Classics) (1881). This is the only novel from the ‘London period’ of the early 1880s which we’ve included here, and although we can recommend those other novels, especially The Trumpet-Major (a pleasant pastoral tale set during the Napoleonic Wars), we’ve opted for this 1881 offering because it is so utterly unlike any of Hardy’s other novels. This is partly because he didn’t ‘write’ it himself – but before you accuse us of being an ‘anti-Bockhamptonian’ (or whatever the Hardyan equivalent of being anti-Stratfordian would be), we don’t mean he didn’t compose it, merely that he didn’t physically write down much of the novel. He was ill at the time, and confined to bed, so his first wife, Emma, acted as his amanuensis. Although stylistically hardly the most sophisticated Hardy novel, this story of the modern world clashing with traditional values and customs is an entertaining Sunday afternoon read (as Hardy himself later said in the 1912 Preface to the Wessex Edition). It tells of Paula Power, the heir to her father’s fortunes made on the railways; Paula is a modern woman in all sorts of ways – not least because she is the ‘Laodicean’ of the novel’s title (pronounced ‘LAY-e-de-SEE-un’, it refers to someone who is lukewarm in their religious faith) and appear to harbour a homoerotic attraction towards her friend Charlotte. Add some telegrams and photographs into this belated sensation novel (the novel’s ‘villain’, Will Dare, is perhaps the first photographer in English fiction), and you have the recipe for an exciting, i


In humans, somnology is the scientific study of what?

Scientists Probe Human Nature--and Discover We Are Good, After All - Scientific American Scientists Probe Human Nature--and Discover We Are Good, After All Recent studies find our first impulses are selfless Advertisement | Report Ad When it really comes down to it—when the chips are down and the lights are off—are we naturally good? That is, are we predisposed to act cooperatively, to help others even when it costs us? Or are we, in our hearts, selfish creatures? This fundamental question about human nature has long provided fodder for discussion. Augustine’s doctrine of original sin proclaimed that all people were born broken and selfish, saved only through the power of divine intervention. Hobbes , too, argued that humans were savagely self-centered; however, he held that salvation came not through the divine, but through the social contract of civil law. On the other hand, philosophers such as Rousseau argued that people were born good, instinctively concerned with the welfare of others. More recently, these questions about human nature—selfishness and cooperation, defection and collaboration—have been brought to the public eye by game shows such as Survivor and the UK’s Golden Balls , which test the balance between selfishness and cooperation by pitting the strength of interpersonal bonds against the desire for large sums of money. But even the most compelling televised collisions between selfishness and cooperation provide nothing but anecdotal evidence. And even the most eloquent philosophical arguments mean noting without empirical data. A new set of studies provides compelling data allowing us to analyze human nature not through a philosopher’s kaleidoscope or a TV producer’s camera, but through the clear lens of science. These studies were carried out by a diverse group of researchers from Harvard and Yale—a developmental psychologist with a background in evolutionary game theory , a moral philosopher-turned-psychologist , and a biologist-cum-mathematician —interested in the same essential question: whether our automatic impulse—our first instinct—is to act selfishly or cooperatively. This focus on first instincts stems from the dual process framework of decision-making, which explains decisions (and behavior) in terms of two mechanisms: intuition and reflection. Intuition is often automatic and effortless, leading to actions that occur without insight into the reasons behind them. Reflection, on the other hand, is all about conscious thought—identifying possible behaviors, weighing the costs and benefits of likely outcomes, and rationally deciding on a course of action. With this dual process framework in mind, we can boil the complexities of basic human nature down to a simple question: which behavior—selfishness or cooperation—is intuitive, and which is the product of rational reflection? In other words, do we cooperate when we overcome our intuitive selfishness with rational self-control, or do we act selfishly when we override our intuitive cooperative impulses with rational self-interest? To answer this question, the researchers first took advantage of a reliable difference between intuition and reflection: intuitive processes operate quickly, whereas reflective processes operate relatively slowly. Whichever behavioral tendency—selfishness or cooperation—predominates when people act quickly is likely to be the intuitive response; it is the response most likely to be aligned with basic human nature. The experimenters first examined potential links between processing speed, selfishness, and cooperation by using 2 experimental paradigms (the “ prisoner’s dilemma ” and a “ public goods game ”), 5 studies, and a tot al of 834 participants gathered from both undergraduate campuses and a nationwide sample. Each paradigm consisted of group-based financial decision-making tasks and required participants to choose between acting selfishly—opting to maximize individual benefits at the cost of the group—or cooperatively—opting to maximize group benefits at the cost of the individual. The results were striking: in eve


In the game of darts, what score is known as ‘Bag O’nuts’?

Patrick Chaplin: The Language of Darts The Language of Darts ‘The man who cannot  speak the lingo of the dart is nowadays an outcast’ Alan and Geoffrey D’Egville (Darts with the Lid Off (1938)) In July 2004 I received an e-mail from Micha Hofri who, whilst stating that  my site was ‘a joy to read’, said it lacked that certain something for those  just beginning to play darts; that something being an explanation of the terms  used in darts. To an extent this criticism has been answered by the  introduction of the section ‘How to play darts’ which makes clear what words  such as ‘oche’ mean. In fact the word ‘oche’ also has a section of its own on  the site, but Micha is right, I do need to bring folks’ attention to other  expressions which can cause confusion ‘on the oche’. To expand Micha’s  suggestion further, this article will also include explanations of some of the  more common and the much more scarce words and phrases that are being – or have  been – utilised in darts over the years. As darts became more popular in Britain during the second and third decades  of the twentieth century, it began to develop a language all of its own. By the  time Rupert Croft-Cooke’s book Darts was published in 1936 he was able to  provide a glossary of in excess of fifty terms and phrases used by dart players  which he deemed to be ‘the most universal.’ However, he did point out that ‘every district has its own words’. However, Croft-Cooke took little or no  interest in the origins of the expressions he recorded. The D’Egville’s,  quoted at the beginning of this article, published a glossary of in excess of  eighty words and phrases in 1938, many of which were drawn from Croft-Cooke’s  earlier work whilst others appeared for the first time. When Croft-Cooke’s book was reviewed in the Times Literary Supplement the  reviewer described the listing of these words and phrases common to the game of  darts as ‘enthralling local history’. What distinguishes the private language  of darts from that of other sports and games is that much of the idiom is  parochial in nature and often reflects directly the working-class roots of the  game. In this article a selection of the words, terms and phrases listed by  Croft-Cooke are quoted and then examined; Croft-Cooke’s definitions being  compared with those revealed by my research. ‘BAG O’ NUTS – The number 45. I have heard  this term in Berkshire, but it may be used more widely.' The term was used more widely, ‘Bag o’ Nuts’ being a common phrase used in  darts in various parts of England. It has its origins in the fairground where a  score of 45 on the darts stall in the 1930s would win the customer a bag of  nuts. As times changed, the prize changed and when goldfish replaced the bag of  nuts a score of 45 at darts led to the introduction of the phrase ‘Fish and  globe’. ‘BULL CALF – A Gloucestershire expression  indicating the number 33.’ For good reason Croft-Cooke kept his definition of this expression to a  simple sentence. In a 1936 publication it is unlikely that he would have wished  – or been allowed – to go into any greater detail on the subject. In the 1980s the phrase ‘Bull Calf’ was still being used in Gloucestershire  and most certainly in the Forest of Dean. The derivation relates to the method  of discovering whether a calf, which is about to be delivered, is a bull or not  – by touch. The number 33 when rotated through 90° in a clockwise direction  would be a visual representation of that process. ‘CAT’S ON THE COUNTER – Means that the game  is won and that the winners are ardently expecting the losers to invite them to  have a drink.’ This has nothing whatsoever to do with any feline resident of the public bar  but everything to do with the early pub. During the nineteenth century ‘Cat’ and ‘kitten’ were sizes of drinking vessel, the ‘cat’ being a quart pot and the ‘kitten’ either a pint or half pint pot. The game of darts is traditionally  played for a drink and this is a cry from the victors to the vanquished that it  is tim


Which singer/songwriter wrote the musical ‘9 to 5’?

Top 20 Singer-Songwriters of All Time | L.A. Weekly Top 20 Singer-Songwriters of All Time Remember Me Or sign in with a social account: FACEBOOK GOOGLE + TWITTER YAHOO! Don't have an account yet? Sign Up › Connect. Discover. Share. Get the most out of your experience with a personalized all-access pass to everything local on events, music, restaurants, news and more. Enter your email or sign up with a social account to get started FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE+ YAHOO! Don't have an account yet? Sign Up › Top 20 Singer-Songwriters of All Time Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 8:56 a.m. Print Article There's something about the singer-songwriter, the self-contained musical artist whose compositions succeed largely on the strength of his or her imagination. When determining our top 20, we considered both solo artists, and singers who were the primary songwriters for their bands. -Nicholas Pell  Gordon Lightfoot Canada Hall of Fame 20. Gordon Lightfoot There are two kinds of people in this world: Gordon Lightfoot evangelists and people who've never actually bothered to listen to him. His champions include Bob Dylan, Vincent Gallo and the entire nation of Canada. Even his most recognizable hits, "Sundown" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" run rife with darkness. "10 Degrees and Getting Colder," is a tale about what are perhaps the last minutes of a hitchhiking failed country singer. Quit the ironic snickering and head down to the local dollar bin - ten bucks will grab you most of his catalog. -Nicholas Pell Dolly Parton Courtesy of the artist 19. Dolly Parton All through the '80s, Dolly Parton was a boob joke. Then, in 1992, Whitney Houston belted out "I Will Always Love You," and the world was reminded that Dolly had written this epic end-of-an-era tune about Porter Wagoner, and that she had written thousands of songs and sung them with more blonde ambition than Madonna could ever dream of. And, Jack White? You will never achieve Dolly's level of Nashville swagger, no matter how hard you riff on "Jolene." -Cristina Black  Courtesy of the artist 18. Elliott Smith Good Will Hunting. American Beauty. The Royal Tenenbaums. Each film has at least one character struggling with depression. So it's probably no coincidence that each soundtrack features hauntingly beautiful music from the late Elliott Smith. An ever-evolving musician - compare the instrumentation on Roman Candle and Figure 8 - he was also capable of conveying gut-wrenching emotion without sounding disingenuous. His soft, plaintive voice and harrowing lyrics are perfect for whenever sorrow looms. -Max Bell Hank Williams Courtesy of the label 17. Hank Williams With apologies to Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams is country music, and not just because handlers followed him everywhere, keeping his drug addiction under wraps. His slim corpus represents some of the finest songwriting ever, genre be damned. Though mainstream country threw him under the bus, Hank continues to inspire today's traditionalists such as Whitey Morgan, Sturgill Simpson and Lydia Loveless. Hank taught us it takes a world of hurt to play country like it's meant to be played. -Nicholas Pell David Bowie Album cover art 16. David Bowie It's hard to even know what to call David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, Aladdin Sane, The Man Who Sold The World, or (my personal favorite) Jareth the Goblin King. All of those characters were responsible for classic material, but perhaps the most groundbreaking of Bowie's identities was his sexual one. Openly bi-sexual, he successfully proselytized Mick Jagger into a love affair. Playboy playmate Bebe Buell claims the two often propositioned her to join them in orgies with "four gorgeous black women" or "four gorgeous black men." Also, the fact that a British bloke wrote a song with as much plastic Americana soul "Young Americans" is a testament to Bowie's abilities. -Kai Flanders Johnny Cash Album cover art 15. Johnny Cash Cash was the original country outlaw. If Elvis was the flashy extrovert of the 50s, Johnny Cash was the sullen brooder. As we know, he was never st


In the International Morse Code which letter is represented by two dashes?

International Morse Code International Morse Code For learning Morse code it is recommended that you do not try to remember dots and dashes, but remember the Morse code sounds instead. Letter CL, Going off the air ("clear") -.-..-.. DO, Change to wabun code -..--- KN, Invite a specific station to transmit -.--. SK, End of transmission (also VA) ...-.- I am ready to copy QRV? Are you ready to copy? QRL The frequency is in use QRL? Is the frequency in use? QTH What is your location? Notes If the duration of a dot is taken to be one unit then that of a dash is three units. The space between the components of one character is one unit, between characters is three units and between words seven units. To indicate that a mistake has been made         and for the receiver to delete the last word, send ........ (eight dots). The prosigns are combinations of two letters sent together with no space in between. The other abbreviations and Q codes are sent with the normal spacing. I am a father and foster carer a principal research engineer at the IT Innovation Centre a Woodcraft Folk district coordinator a salsa teacher and in my spare time I write and maintain this web site © Copyright Stephen C. Phillips, 2015


Larry Mullen Jr is the drummer in which Irish band?

Larry Mullen, Jr.: Biography from @U2 Born: October 31, 1961 Instrument: Drums Lawrence     Joseph Mullen was born and raised in Artane, located the north side of     Dublin, at 60 Rosemount Avenue. He had to add the "Junior" to the end of his name to distinguish     himself from his father, Larry Mullen, Sr. As Larry's career blossomed,     so did his tax bills and his father was the unlucky recipient of them     in the early 1980s. Before U2, Larry's previous gigs included playing     drums for the Post Office Workers Union Band, and, for three weeks, the     Artane Boys Band. Some of his earliest gigs included the St. Patrick's     Day Parade on O'Connell Street, the bandstand on St. Stephen's Green,     and the pier in Dun Laoghaire. Larry's music career started when he began taking piano lessons when     he was 8 years old. He did not fancy the notion of studying the piano     scales or learning music theory, so he gave up the piano and began drumming     in 1971. He started taking classes with Ireland's best-known drummer,     Joe Bonnie. When Bonnie died a year later, his daughter Monica continued     teaching Larry. However, Larry has said that his drumming style is "unteachable" and that spirit and instinct are what guides his technique. He has said     that he just wanted to "physically hit the thing," in regard     to the drums, so lessons where he couldn't just play were not his cup     of tea, so to speak. Larry did return to the piano when he played keyboards     on "Yahweh" during the Vertigo tour. His sister, Cecilia, bought him his first drum-kit in 1973 for £17.     He placed a notice at the infamous Mount Temple Comprehensive School in     the fall of 1976, and on September 25, 1976, the band auditions began     in his kitchen in Artane. Although everyone knows the band as U2, Larry     claims that the band's name is really "The Larry Mullen Band." Growing up, Larry considered his life to be "pretty normal for     a while." However, Larry's oldest sister, Mary, died in 1973. Five     years later, his mother, Maureen, died in a road traffic accident in November     1978. He says in U2 by U2, "In some ways, both events defined     the kind of person I've become. My mother's death certainly catapulted     me in the band's direction." Larry left school in 1978 after passing his Intermediate Certificate     exams. Larry said he was offered an opportunity to complete his Leaving     Certificate exams, but chose not to as the economy was not doing very     well at the time and jobs were difficult to find. While the band was still     trying to score a record deal in 1978, Larry worked at Seiscom Delta in     the purchasing department for a year. Had he stayed at Seiscom, his career     path would have been computer programming for Seiscom's geology department. In the early days of U2, Larry had to miss some gigs and photo shoots     because of the job at Seiscom. For the photo sessions he could not make,     friend-of-the-band Derek "Guggi" Rowen stepped in as he resembled     Larry to a degree. For the gigs, Larry arranged a stand-in named Eugene     from a north Dublin rock band called Stryder. When Larry became injured     on the job, running over his toe with his motorbike, Eric Briggs filled     in for him on the drums. Bono says in U2 by U2 that there was a period     of time where the other three band members almost kicked Larry out of     the band because they were not sure how serious he was. Ironically, during     the band's first recording session, a CBS record executive suggested that     Larry needed to be fired because of his inability to keep tempo. Also during the early days, Bono spoke to Larry about a local Christian-based     fellowship group. Prior to that, Larry grew up with a traditional Catholic     background, even serving as an altar boy in church. Larry, Bono and


The NASDAQ Stock Exchange is located in which city?

Nasdaq at Times Square Nasdaq at Times Square Nasdaq MarketSite With its dramatic video tower overlooking New York's Times Square, Nasdaq MarketSite is the location for the Nasdaq Market Bell Ceremonies as well as providing spectacular panoramic views and the ultimate setting for company and private events. Market Bell Ceremonies . The Opening and Closing Market Bell ceremonies at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City's Times Square serve as a platform to generate exposure for your company, make a news announcement or celebrate corporate milestones. Event Space . The Nasdaq MarketSite is an exclusive event space, set in an ideal location for corporate events and private parties. Broadcast Studios and Media . Delivering and implementing brand visibility strategies through organized interviews and press briefings with major papers and international correspondents. Times Square Advertising . Dominate Times Square and get access to not only the Nasdaq Tower and Nasdaq Marquee but also several other billboards, for an impactful visibility experience! Times Square Area Information . Location, directions, and information about visiting Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, including preferred hotels and restaurants we partner with in the area. Live Stream of Nasdaq Tower Watch our Tower and Market Bell Ceremonies   Learn more about Nasdaq MarketSite located in New York's Times Square   Nasdaq Tower and Marquee Creative Stephanie Lowenthal, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications Nasdaq PR policy, On-Site Reporters, Media Relations Support Emily Pan , Corporate Communications Specialist Nasdaq PR policy, On-site Reporters, Media Relations Support Types of Events at MarketSite Business Related Events --Book Signings and Media Launches MarketSite Event Specifications Nasdaq MarketSite 4 Times Square 43rd & Broadway Subway: 42nd Street station via B, D, F, M, Q, N, R, 1, 2, 3, 7, S Train: Arrive at Penn Station and take the 1,2 or 3 subway uptown to Times Square - 42nd Street station. Bus: Port Authority is within walking distance of NASDAQ.


Annapurna is a section of which mountain range?

Annapurna, Nepal - Beautiful Places to VisitBeautiful Places to Visit Annapurna, Nepal March 30th, 2012 | Mountains   Famous Annapurna is a section of the Himalaya mountain range, located in central Nepal. The name “Annapurna” is a Sanskrit name meaning “Goddess of the Harvests”. The massive 22,970+ foot (7,000+ meter) peaks of the Annapurna section are some of the most dangerous to climb in the world. The south face of Annapurna I has the highest fatality rate of all the world’s 8,000 meter or higher peaks. Though the peaks themselves are off-limits to most people, the surrounding scenery can be access by undertaking one of many popular multi-day treks, including the impressive Annapurna Circuit trek, the Kaligandaki River Valley trek, and the Annapurna Sanctuary trek which reaches the Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna is located within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, and a permit is required to visit. Permits can be obtained in the Nepalese cities of Pokhara and Kathmandu. Bus service from Pokhara is available, as are many guided tours for trekking.


‘Dangerously In Love’ and ‘B’Day’ are albums by which US singer?

Dangerously in Love - Beyoncé | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Dangerously in Love google+ AllMusic Review               by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Beyoncé Knowles was always presented as the star of Destiny's Child -- which probably shouldn't be a big surprise since her father managed the group. So it was a natural step for her to step into the diva spotlight with a solo album in 2003, particularly since it followed on the heels of her co-starring role in Mike Myers ' 2002 comedy hit, Austin Powers in Goldmember. Still, a singer takes a risk when going solo, as there's no guarantee that her/his star will still shine as bright when there's nobody to reflect upon. Plus, Survivor often sounded labored, as Knowles struggled to sound real. The Knowles clan -- Beyoncé and her father Mathew , that is (regrettably, Harry Knowles of "Ain't It Cool" is no relation) -- were apparently aware of these two pitfalls since they pull off a nifty trick of making her debut album, Dangerously in Love , appeal to a broad audience while making it sound relatively easy. Sometimes that ease can translate into carelessness (at least with regard to the final stretch of the album), with a prolonged sequence of ballads that get stuck in their own treacle, capped off by the unbearably mawkish closer, "Gift from Virgo," where she wishes her unborn child and her husband to be like her daddy. (Mind you, she's not pregnant or married, she's just planning ahead, although she gets tripped up in her wishes since there's "no one else like my daddy.") Although these are a little formless -- and perhaps would have been more digestible if spread throughout the record -- they are impeccably produced and showcase Knowles ' new relaxed and smooth delivery, which is a most welcome development after the overworked Survivor . Knowles doesn't save this voice just for the ballads -- she sounds assured and sexy on the dance numbers, particularly when she has a male counterpart, as on the deliriously catchy "Crazy in Love" with her man Jay-Z or on "Baby Boy" with 2003's dancehall superstar, Sean Paul . These are the moments when Dangerously in Love not only works, but sounds like Knowles has fulfilled her potential and risen to the top of the pack of contemporary R&B divas. It's just too bad that momentum is not sustained throughout the rest of the record. About halfway through, around the astrological ode "Signs" with Missy Elliott , it starts crawling through its ballads and, while listenable, it's not as exciting as the first part of the record. Still, the first half is good enough to make Dangerously in Love one of the best mainstream urban R&B records released in 2003, and makes a strong case that Knowles might be better off fulfilling this destiny instead of reuniting with Destiny . Track Listing


Which month of the year comes first alphabetically?

Printable Months of the Year Vocabulary Worksheets | Alphabetical Order Worksheet Home > Math > Calendar > Printables and Worksheets > Months of the Year > Months of the Year Vocabulary Alphabetical Order Worksheet Place the vocabulary words associated with months of the year in alphabetical order. Vocabulary words included in the word bank are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Our manipulative word magnets may help you complete the task! Printable Worksheets - Months of the Year Vocabulary Alphabetical Order Worksheet Show Us Some Love -


How many stars are there on the national flag of Australia?

Australian National Flag and Other Flags of Australia Australian National Flag The National Flag of Australia contains three elements: The British Union Jack on a blue field - reflecting the historical origins of the Australian flag, The Southern Cross - reflecting Australia's geographic position in the Southern Hemisphere, and A seven pointed star - representing the Federation of six states, with an additional point to represent the territories collectively. In addition to the Australian National Flag, there are several other flags used by the Australian Defence Forces and Commonwealth Government agencies. The Australian Army does not have a separate flag, but uses the Australian National Flag. The Australian Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islanders flag in 1995 were proclaimed to be Flags of Australia under the Flags Act 1953. Special flags are also used by HM the Queen when in Australia and by the Governor General. Other Flags of Australia   The Australian Defence Force Ensign - the flag represents the Australian Defence Force and the three services collectively. The dark blue stripe and the anchor in the central emblem represent the RAN, the red stripe and the crossed swords for the Australian Army, whilst the light blue stripe and eagle is for the RAAF.       The Australian White Ensign - the national flag for use by commissioned warships and shore establishments of the Royal Australian Navy. The flag is flown by warships from the ensign staff at the stern. The blue Australian national flag is flown on the jack-staff at the bow, when vessels are in port. Prior to 1967, the RAN used the British White Ensign.       The RAAF Ensign - the official flag of the Royal Australian Air Force. The flag is flown at RAAF bases. Originally adopted in 1949, the ensign was modified in 1982 when the roundel was altered to include a red kangaroo. During World War II, the RAAF used the flag of the British Royal Air Force.       The Australian Red Ensign - the national flag for use by ships registered in Australia. From 1981 yachts and small ships may use the blue Australian National Flag in place of the Australian Red Ensign.       The Customs flag - the flag used by vessels in the service of the Australian Customs Service. The flag is also painted on the fuselage of aircraft undertaking Customs duties.       The Australian Civil Aviation flag - originally used by aircraft (flown from the pilot's window after landing) and flown at all Australian airports and other properties controlled by the Department of Civil Aviation, the flag is now only used by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Airservices Australia.       The Australian Federal Police flag - used on buildings and facilities operated by the Australian Federal Police. The flag was adopted in 1981.  The checked border is part of the design, not a fringe.       Australian Aboriginal Flag - A flag to represent and identify Australian Aboriginal people did not exist until 12 July 1971 when a flag designed by Mr Harold Thomas was first flown in Adelaide. The red stripe represents the land and the black symbolises the Aboriginal people. The yellow circle represents the Sun, the giver of life. Copyright of the Aboriginal Flag is owned by Mr Thomas who has granted an exclusive manufacturing licence to Carroll and Richardson Flagworld Pty Ltd. Originally designed in the proportions 3x5 the flag is now only available in the proportions of 1x2.       Torres Strait Islander Flag - A flag was adopted in May 1992 to represent the Torres Strait Islanders. The design is attributed to Mr Bernard Namok and copyright is owned by the Torres Strait Island Coordinating Council. The green stripes represent the land, the blue stripe represents the sea and the black symbolises the people. The central device is a Dhari, a dancer's headdress with a 5-pointed star star to symbolise the five island groups in Torres Strait.       Australian South Sea Islanders Flag - South Sea Islanders are descendants of islanders brought from various Pacific islands from 1863 to 1904 to work as labourers i


Box, Stunt and Delta-Wing are all types of which flying object?

A Delta Wing Kite - Not So Hard To Make, In Any Size A Delta Wing Kite Not So Hard To Make, In Any Size A delta wing kite can look either bird-like or like an aircraft in the air, depending on its design. Some are rather rather rigid, and accelerate quickly this way and that in response to gusts in the wind, while others just float and loll about, distorting in subtle ways as the wind varies. Deltas are a pretty popular design these days, so they can be seen in a large range of sizes. The characteristic sail shape never changes much though, otherwise it wouldn't be a Delta! Our little 1-Skewer Delta design requires a tail, but is then a good light-to-moderate wind flier. Initially, we made a few in clear plastic, while experimenting with a few details of the construction. More recently, this kite has been made more visible by doing the sail in orange plastic and using a simple ribbon tail made from black plastic. Also, the glued horizontal spar has been replaced with a floating spreader, like bigger kites of this type. Next up in size comes the 2-Skewer Delta, which also requires a tail. But only a short one! Any lightly-built delta wing kite is good in thermal conditions, and our 2-Skewer version is no exception. It's great to watch it charge around overhead, riding the patches of rising air that come through. Finally, we started making larger kites like the Dowel Delta. This one has had just one revision, which resulted in simpler construction and a wider wind range. The original was an ultra-light wind kite really, which would start to misbehave in even moderate winds! There's something about Deltas isn't there, as they point their nose at the sky on the way up. As if to say 'up there is where I belong'. This Stowaway Delta kite on Amazon is a typical modern design. It packs down very compactly. Down below is a photo or 2 and a video of all the MBK Deltas. This illustrates the end result, in case you decide to use our instructions to make a delta wing kite for yourself. A lot of people have shied away from making our Skewer or Dowel kites due to their complexity or the need for gluing. Hence I did a small series of ultra-basic kites, including the Simple Delta. The leading edges are about 1 meter (nearly 3 1/2 feet) long. No keel, and no gluing! In light winds, it can be flown on 20 pound line, but we usually use 50 pound line just to be safe. In keeping with the absolute simplicity concept, this Delta wing kite has a single ribbon tail. The tail is cut from the same plastic that is used to make the sail. This dinky little number is called the 1-Skewer Delta. You see, each spar is a 29 cm (1 foot) bamboo BBQ skewer. The original was made from clear freezer-bag plastic, which made it almost impossible to see against a gray sky. A good little flier though! We fly this one on 50 meters (150 feet) of 20 pound line. It doesn't need that strength, but we also fly our 2-skewer kites on the same line. Over on the left there is the latest version of the 1-Skewer Delta, in orange garden bag plastic. The tail is cut from a cheap black garbage bag, which contrasts nicely with the sail color. Despite using the same number and length of bamboo skewers, this design has a little more sail area than the original. Good for light-wind flying! Check out the video below, which shows this kite in a light evening breeze. See how it starts to tip-wiggle when the wind strength drops for a few moments. I've seen really big Deltas do this too, when flying at the extreme bottom end of their wind range. The 2-Skewer Delta is, as the name suggests, exactly twice as tall as the 1-Skewer design. This gives it 4 times the sail area with not much more than double the weight. Hence, it's pretty good in light winds. The delta wing kite pictured has 2-ply plastic which makes it a little heavier, but it is still a good performer. In moderate winds, the 20 pound line tightens up, and the Delta will start to porpoise rapidly if the wind strength picks up even further. The kite is a real pleasure to fly in warmer weat


Clinophobia is the irrational fear of going where?

Clinophobia- Fear of going to bed | Phobia Source Home » Phobia List Clinophobia- Fear of going to bed Clinophobia is the irrational fear of going to bed or falling asleep. This kind of fear is unexpectedly a common one. Sleep disturbances like nightmares, work and relationship can leave a person more prone in developing Clinophobia. The subconscious world of dreams can give rise to all kinds of violent or disturbing images and usually those who have frequent nightmares experiences dreams of falling, dying or being humiliated. Once Clinophobia is not the direct indication of sleep disorder or medical problem it often hints some deeper issues, dilemma and uncertainties can keep someone awake and the idea of sleeping peacefully is impossible. At times, insomnia and fear of sleeping affects the person’s daily life. The pattern of symptoms experienced usually varies from person to person, frequently depending on the severity of the phobia. For some people, the phobia causes them to feel uncomfortable and anxious when attempting to sleep and in more severe cases, attempting to sleep might provoke severe anxiety or panic attacks. Treatment may involve medical intervention and may vary on the cause and severity of the phobia. If the cause is emotional problems and stress from work seeking help in the form of counseling or therapy is encouraged. And if panic attack becomes a symptom, panic treatment can be a way to break off physical and mental tension.


The Eurasian Basin is part of which ocean?

Formation of the Eurasia Basin in the Arctic Ocean as inferred from geohistorical analysis of the anomalous magnetic field     | SpringerLink July 2006 , Volume 40, Issue 4 , pp 263–281 Formation of the Eurasia Basin in the Arctic Ocean as inferred from geohistorical analysis of the anomalous magnetic field Authors 356 Downloads Abstract A new combined magnetic database and a magnetic-profile map are developed for the Eurasia Basin as a result of adjusting all available historical and recent Russian and American magnetic data sets. The geohistorical analysis of magnetic data includes several steps: identification of linear magnetic anomalies along each trackline, calculation of the Euler rotation pole positions for the relative motion of the North American and Eurasian plates, analysis of temporal and spatial variations in the spreading rate, and plate reconstructions. The pattern of key Cenozoic magnetic isochrons (24, 20, 18, 13, 6, 5, 2a) is constructed for the entire Eurasia Basin. In the western half of the basin, this pattern is consistent with a recently published scheme [16]. In its eastern half, magnetic isochrons are determined in detail for the first time and traced up to the Laptev Sea shelf. The main stages in the seafloor spreading are established for the Eurasia Basin. Each stage is characterized by a specific spreading rate and the degree of asymmetry of the basin opening. The revealed differences are traced along the Gakkel Ridge. Systematic patterns in wandering of the Eurasia Basin opening pole are established for particular stages. The continent-ocean transition zone corresponding to the primary rupture between plates is outlined in the region under consideration on the basis of gravimetric data. The nature of different potential fields and bottom topography on opposite sides of the Gakkel Ridge is discussed. The characteristic features of the basin-bottom formation at main stages of its evolution are specified on the basis of new and recently published data. The results obtained are in good agreement with plate geodynamics of the North Atlantic and the adjacent Arctic basins. Original Russian Text © V.Yu. Glebovsky, V.D. Kaminsky, A.N. Minakov, S.A. Merkur’ev, V.A. Childers, J.M. Brozena, 2006, published in Geotektonika, 2006, No. 4, pp. 21–42. Download to read the full article text References 1. G. P. Avetisov, “Geodynamics of Active Seismic Zones in the Arctic Region,” Otech. Geol., No. 10, 52–62 (1993). 2. G. P. Avetisov, Active Seismic Zones in the Arctic (Okeangeologiya, St. Petersburg, 1996) [in Russian]. Google Scholar 3. V. Yu. Glebovsky, A. V. Zaionchek, V. D. Kaminsky, and S. P. Mashchenkov, “Digital Databases and Maps of Potential Fields in the Arctic Ocean,” in The Russian Arctic Region: Geological History, Mineral Resources, Ecology (Okeangeologiya, St. Petersburg, 2002), pp. 134–141 [in Russian]. Google Scholar 4. V. Yu. Glebovsky, A. M. Karasik, S. A. Merkur’ev, et al., “Spreading in the North Atlantic from Results of Areal Hydromagnetic Surveying in the Reykjanes Ridge and the Iceland Basin,” in Electromagnetic Induction in the World Ocean (Nauka, Moscow, 1990), Part 1, pp. 22–34 [in Russian]. Google Scholar 5. V. Yu. Glebovsky and S. P. Mashchenkov, “Increase in Efficiency of Geological Interpretation of Magnetic Anomalies in Ocean by Automatization of Composite Map Compilation,” in Proceedings of IV Interagency Conference of “Okeangeoresursy” Objected Subsystem. Problems of Development of Marine Geotechnology in Geoinformatics and Geoecology (Okeangeologiya, St. Petersburg, 1991), p. 35. Google Scholar 6. L. P. Zonenshain and M. I. Kuz’min, Paleogeodynamics (Nauka, Moscow, 1993) [in Russian]. Google Scholar 7. A. M. Karasik, “Magnetic Anomalies of the Gakkel Ridge and Genesis of the Eurasia Subbasin in the Arctic Ocean,” in Geophysical Surveys in the Arctic (NIIGA, Leningrad), Vol. 5, pp. 9–19 [in Russian]. 8. A. M. Karasik, “The Eurasia Basin in the Arctic Ocean from Standpoint of Plate Tectonics,” in Problems of Geology in the Polar Areas of the Earth (NIIGA, Leningrad, 1974),


Red Grant is the name of the villain in which James Bond film?

Red Grant | Villains Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Assassin “ My orders are to kill you and deliver the Lektor. How I do it is my business. It'll be slow and painful...The first one won't kill you. Not the second. Not even the third. Not till you crawl over here and kiss my foot! „ ~ Grant before fighting Bond. Red Grant is the secondary antagonist in the James Bond novel and film From Russia With Love. He was played by actor Robert Shaw. Contents Biography Novel Biography Grant is sent by SMERSH superior, Rosa Klebb , to intercept James Bond while safeguarding their pawn Tatiana Romanovain the Balkans. Grant encounters Bond aboard the Orient Express posing as an agent sent by M named Norman Nash. He puts a sleeping pill in Tatiana's drink to knock her out before holding Bond at gunpoint. He is eventually killed by Bond while on the train. Film Biography Donald "Red" Grant is a henchman for the villain Rosa Klebb. In the film Grant works for S.P.E.C.T.R.E. and is assigned the task of assassinating James Bond to avenge the death of Dr. Julius No . The pre-title sequence shows Bond and Grant searching for one another. Grant kills Bond, before a mask is removed from "Bond's" face to reveal that the whole thing was a training mission for Grant. Grant is described as being a homicidal maniac, who escaped from Dartmoor prison where he was incarcerated for life and was recruited by SPECTRE in Tangier while on the run from the law. Grant has been intensively trained by the organization and when not on a mission, he is on SPECTRE Island. Although it's Grant's mission to kill Bond, the early part of the film shows Grant taking on the role of Bond's protector to ensure that Bond delivers the Lektor encoding device into SPECTRE's hands. Posing as Captain Nash of the British Secret Service, Grant contacts Bond onboard the Orient Express. He tells Bond that he is tasked with smuggling Bond over the border. While eating dinner with Bond and Tatiana, he puts something in Tatiana's drink, which knocks her out on the way back to the compartment. Immediately after Tatiana faints, Bond pulls his gun at Grant, demanding to know why he poisoned Tatiana but Grant calms Bond by telling him that his escape route is only for one and asks Bond if he is after the girl or the Lektor. While explaining his escape plan to Bond on a map, Grant knocks out Bond. While he searches Bond, Bond regains consciousness. Grant threatens Bond with Bond own's gun, revealing to his captive that he is not working for SMERSH but for SPECTRE. Bond tries to reason with Grant, telling him that the Secret Service will double the price SPECTRE pays him, but Grant ignores him, instead telling him how exactly he will kill Bond. Grant is killed when Bond outsmarts him with the use of Q-branch's attache case, causing him to drop his gun, and strangles Grant with his own garrote after a fistfight on the train. Videogame appearance In the video game based on the novel and film, Red Grant is the chief enforcer for the terrorist organization codenamed OCTOPUS. He has a female assistant named Eva. Grant does most of OCTOPUS' dirty work, but his primary mission is to acquire the Lektor decoding device and kill Bond. He catches up with Bond on the Orient Express, and survives the confrontation unbeknownst to Bond. During the final assault on OCTOPUS headquarters, he attacks Bond again, but this time he is killed. Gallery


Pierogi, dumplings of unleavened bread, originated in which European country?

How to make Ravioli, Dumplings, and Pierogi Food How to make Ravioli, Dumplings, and Pierogi Dumplings are pieces of unleavened dough, frequently filled, that are cooked in liquid such as water or soup. Dumplings may also be steamed, pan fried or deep fried in oil. Dumplings differ from baked pastries such as pies, turnovers, quiche, piroshki, or empanadas in that the dough for dumplings usually does not contain fat, such as butter, lard or shortening. Learn how to make noodles Italian Ravioli Ravioli is a typical Italian dumpling. Ravioli may contain a variety of fillings, including cheese, spinach, or meat. These are typical fillings. Meat ravioli filling: 1 or 2 cloves of minced garlic 2 eggs 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Meat Filling: Cook the ground beef, the minced onion, and the minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat. When the meat is browned, remove from heat and cool; stir in the beaten eggs, the finely chopped parsley, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Drain any liquid before filling the pasta. Cheese Filling: Beat the egg and combine with all the ingredients stirring until well combined.      water to make 1/2 cup Rolling the dough Knead the dough thoroughly, cover with plastic, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes. The resting time allows the flour to absorb water uniformly and makes the dough more pliable. The dough can be rolled by hand, or by using a pasta machine , such as the one illustrated above. The picture on the right shows a ravioli attachment for the machine. The thickness of the sheets of pasta should be about 2 millimeters (slightly thicker than a U.S. penny). Two sheets of pasta are fed over the rollers of the ravioli attachment. The filling is placed in the indentations, and the crank is given a half turn to produce two raviolis. The process is repeated until the end of the pasta sheets is reached.      Ravioli Tray Ravioli can also be made manually. Place a sheet of dough on a counter.  Put teaspoons of filling on the dough spaced 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) apart. Moisten lightly with water the space between the mounds with a pastry brush. Place another sheet of dough over the mounds of filling. Press the sheets of dough together around the filling making sure that no air is trapped in the pockets, and cut into individual raviolis with a knife. If you make pasta frequently, a ravioli tray or ravioli cutter helps to produce raviolis of uniform size that will cook all at the same time. A ravioli tray provides a convenient way for making uniformly sized ravioli. Spray the mold with a light coating of oil, dust it with flour, and flour generously the side of the dough sheet that is in contact with the ravioli tray so that the raviolis will release easily.  The ravioli tray is used by covering it loosely with a sheet of dough. The filling is placed in each indentation of the tray. The dough between the indentations is moistened slightly to allow the second sheet to adhere well. Cover the filled tray with a second sheet of dough. Glide the palm of the hand along the top sheet to remove any air bubbles, and then press with a roller to cut the raviolis into their final shape. Empty the tray, and repeat the process. (See the illustrations below) Boiling the ravioli To cook ravioli, bring to boil a large saucepot of water. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to keep the pasta from sticking. Add the raviolis with a slotted spoon to the boiling water, and stir gently so they don't stick. Boil at medium heat for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender but firm. Remove with a slotted spoon to a heated platter. Serve with heated homemade or canned pasta sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Freeze for later Raviolis may be frozen to be used later. Put the freshly made raviolis on a cookie sheet that has been lightly oiled to prevent sticking. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer with the raviolis uncovered. When the raviolis are fr


The line ‘Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink’ comes from which poem?

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The Peroni Brewery is based in which European country?

Most Popular Beers - Beers from 35 Countries - Thrillist Flickr/Alpha CHINA - Snow Beer FUN FACT: Despite the fact that you've probably never heard of it, Snow Beer is actually the most popular (meaning best-selling) beer in the entire world. It's sold almost exclusively in China, which apparently has a lot of people. CZECH REPUBLIC - Pilsner Urquell Pilsner Urquell was the first pilsner beer in the entire world (invented in 1842). DENMARK - Carlsberg Despite also being the best-selling beer in Russia, Carlsberg is very much a Danish invention (and has the distinction of being the flagship brew of the fifth-largest brewery group in the world). ETHIOPIA - St. George Lager In Ethiopia, beer has long been a drink of choice, and the crisp St. George out of Addis Ababa has helped cool down locals and travelers since 1922. Flickr/s_a_i_d_a FRENCH POLYNESIA - Hinano Tahitian treat Hinano tastes like a hybrid of Heineken & Bud and packs a low punch, which is a good thing considering it's best consumed by the icy bucketful on a white-sanded beach. Also, this and Tabu are pretty much the only options in the archipelago. They taste the same.  INDIA - Kingfisher With a market share of over 50%, Kingfisher is akin to some sort of monarch in the Indian beer world. INDONESIA - Bintang Beer Bintang's bottle looks a lot like a Heineken... it apparently tastes like a Heineken... but it's not Heineken, dammit (although it is owned by them)! It's a Pilsner-style beer brewed in Surabaya. related Flickr/Crispin Semmens ISRAEL - Goldstar There's a pretty large debate raging in Israel about whether Goldstar or competitor Maccabee is the better beer. But despite the fact that Goldstar edges out sales of Maccabee ever so slightly, they're both made by Tempo Beer Industries. So... those guys win. ITALY - Peroni While being slightly more well-known the world over for their Nastro Azzurro, Peroni Brewery in Italy has more in-country fame for its eponymous pale lager. JAMAICA - Red Stripe The famous, stout little bottles. The strong desire to get little beads woven into your hair after you drink a few. This one's a no-brainer. Flickr/Pietro Zuco JAPAN - Asahi The four major beer producers in Japan are Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin, and Suntory (yes, THAT Suntory). They're all in close competition, but recently, Asahi has narrowly edged past its rivals -- somehow without the aid of Bill Murray. KENYA - Tusker Tusker, East Africa's best-selling beer, was so-named because the brewery founder was killed in an elephant-hunting accident. And now people are reminded of it every time they drink. It kinda sucks. LAOS - Beerlao Beerlao is half-owned by the Laotian government and half-owned by Carlsberg, and claims to have a 99% market share... so it's got that going for it, which is nice. Flickr/Antony Stanley MADAGASCAR - Three Horses Beer Collectively referred to by locals as "THB", Three Horses Beer produces a variety of brews within Madagascar, but its flagship is its pilsner. MEXICO - Modelo Grupo Modelo, the largest Mexican brewery group, produces a bunch of beers you might recognize (Corona being chief among them), but most of them are exported directly to the US. Within the country itself, however, Modelo is king. NETHERLANDS - Heineken Ah, Heineken. Its distinctive green bottle definitely makes it the most recognized Dutch beer out there, which is appropriate given the fact that its manufacturer, Heineken International, is the world's third-largest brewer. Flickr/James Cridland NORWAY - Ringnes Ringnes is a storied brewery that was founded in 1876, and its success was mostly based on the popularity of its pilsner. Today, it's entirely owned by Danish beer giant Carlsberg, prompting a descendant of its founder to remark: "A country without a leading beer brand is like a man without potency." PAKISTAN - Murree Beer Murree is only legally available within Pakistan, due to the prohibition of exportation of alcohol from the country. While sales of alcohol are just beginning to catch on in any large way, Murree Beer is already popular in clubs and liquor shops. PHI


Not including Sundays, how many days are there in Lent?

How Are the 40 Days of Lent Calculated? How Are the 40 Days of Lent Calculated? How Are the 40 Days of Lent Calculated? Why Sundays Aren't Counted in Lent Catholics pray during an Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle.  Win McNamee/Getty Images News/Getty Images By Scott P. Richert Updated February 29, 2016. Lent , the period of prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter , is 40 days long, but there are 46 days between Ash Wednesday , the first day of Lent in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, and Easter. So how are the 40 days of Lent calculated? A Little History The answer takes us back to the earliest days of the Church. Christ's original disciples, who were Jewish, grew up with the idea that the Sabbath— the day of worship and of rest—was Saturday, the seventh day of the week, since the account of creation in Genesis says that God rested on the seventh day. Christ rose from the dead, however, on Sunday, the first day of the week, and the early Christians, starting with the apostles (those original disciples), saw Christ's Resurrection as a new creation, and so they transferred the day of rest and worship from Saturday to Sunday. Sunday: The Celebration of the Resurrection Since all Sundays—and not simply Easter Sunday—were days to celebrate Christ's Resurrection, Christians were forbidden to fast and do other forms of penance on those days. Therefore, when the Church expanded the period of fasting and prayer in preparation for Easter from a few days to 40 days (to mirror Christ's fasting in the desert, before He began His public ministry), Sundays could not be included in the count. 40 Days of Fasting Thus, in order for Lent to include 40 days on which fasting could occur, it had to be expanded to six full weeks (with six days of fasting in each week) plus four extra days— Ash Wednesday and the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday that follow it. Six times six is thirty-six, plus four equals forty. And that's how we arrive at the 40 days of Lent! Learn More For a more in-depth explanation of the history of the Lenten fast, why it has been and remains 40 days long, why Sundays have never been part of the Lenten fast, and when the Lenten fast ends, see The 40 Days of Lent: A Short History of the Lenten Fast . Stay up to date on the latest Catholicism news and learn more about the Catholic Faith. Sign up for our free Catholicism newsletter today! More FAQs About Lent


Bluewater Shopping Centre is located in which English county?

Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, Kent UK - Shopping Centre | Greenwich Mean Time Bluewater Shopping Centre 🌐 Pick a country, view the time Bluewater Shopping Centre Greenhithe, Kent UK The Bluewater Shopping Centre is an environment of retail excellence and is now recognised as the real alternative to London's West End and an International location. Located in Kent, Bluewater has changed the face of retailing in the UK and has become the benchmark for quality British retailing winning a multitude of awards. View Larger Map Developed by Lend Lease, the Bluewater philosophy is simple – to make shopping an enjoyable stress free experience and to treat its customers as guests. The Bluewater Shopping Centre has been designed to be a day out destination and offers a choice of shopping and dining with more than 330 retailers including 50 restaurants, cafés and bars and extensive leisure activities such as rock climbing, golf, fishing, cycling, boating and cinema. The architecture at the Bluewater centre is unique for a shopping environment with a distinctive modern style heavily influenced by English Culture Folklore and the Kentish environment. Artists have produced original pieces for Bluewater including sculptures of each of the craftsman of the medieval guilds and quotations from Keats, Kipling and Shakespeare are inscribed on the walls. The destinations three malls are styled like balconied streets and topped with glass-sided dome roofs which let natural light in. Fresh air is brought into the malls through rotating aluminium vents on the roof, a unique design based on traditional Kent Oasthouse roofs. Every year 27 million people visit The Bluewater Shopping Centre and the centre consistently trades above the national average in all sectors. Bluewater has over 50 acres of picturesque parkland with seven lakes and is home to a range of wildlife that includes kingfishers, swans, cygnets, coots, moorhens, mallards and perch. With more than 1 million trees, shrubs and plants, the parklands formal landscaped gardens merge into the natural flora and fauna of the Kent countryside. Bluewater, Europe's largest and most innovative retail and leisure destination opened on March 16, 1999. Within its first 12 months of trading Bluewater changed the face of retailing in the UK and became the benchmark for quality British retailing, winning a multitude of international awards including a Millennium Product mark. Bluewater has successfully combined retail and leisure to offer a day out destination. Bluewater's average Guest spends around 3 hours at Bluewater, and 98% of Guests surveyed in exit polls say their visit is highly enjoyable. The Bluewater Vision Extensive consumer research resulted in a triangular design to make shopping easier, with a department store at each corner - John Lewis , Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser - connected by three distinct shopping malls, with retailers grouped together to appeal to different customers. The Guild Hall offers carefully selected classic high fashion retail, together with lifestyle stores and gourmet restaurants and cafés. The Rose Gallery is family focussed with major high street retailers. The Thames Walk offers high street fashions, cafés and entertainment. The Bluewater philosophy is simple: to make shopping an enjoyable, stress-free experience, to treat its customers as Guests. Trained Hosts are on hand to give a 'helping hand' with shopping and provide information about where to shop, eat and which facilities are available. Bluewater's striking architecture and innovative retail design sets it apart from other shopping destinations. Situated in a stunning location among towering 50 metre high cliffs, Bluewater is surrounded by a tranquil landscape of lakes, parkland and trees. An Information Pack has been assembled with facts and figures on the centre, general information about Bluewater, its history and background details of the thinking behind the architecture and philosophy of Bluewater. Rate this page


Who became the mother-in-law of England rugby player Mike Tindall in 2011?

Zara Phillips to marry rugby star Mike Tindall - BBC News BBC News Zara Phillips to marry rugby star Mike Tindall 21 December 2010 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption The pair, both world champions in their respective sports, have yet to set a date for the wedding The Queen's oldest granddaughter, Zara Phillips, has got engaged to her long-term boyfriend, England rugby union player Mike Tindall. Buckingham Palace said Mr Tindall, 32, had proposed on Monday at the couple's Gloucestershire home. Miss Phillips, 29, who is 12th in line to the throne, said she was "shocked", but "very happy"; the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh said they were "delighted" by news of the engagement. No wedding date has yet been set. The announcement comes just weeks after Prince William and Kate Middleton revealed that they were engaged and planned to marry on 29 April 2011. BBC correspondent Nicholas Witchell said as public attention focused on the prince's wedding, that of his cousin and Mr Tindall was likely to be a largely private event. He added: "Zara is not a working member of the Royal Family and has been able to live her life with a considerable amount of freedom. 'Rebellious streak' "There has been a rebellious streak, with her infamous tongue stud, but Mike Tindall has been a steadying influence on Zara." Miss Phillips and Mr Tindall met during England's Rugby World Cup-winning campaign in Australia in 2003. He also plays for Premiership side Gloucester and was named club captain for the 2010/11 season in August. Image caption Mike Tindall proposed at the couple's Gloucestershire home on Monday In a statement, he said: "I am delighted that Zara has agreed to marry me. We are both very excited about the next stage of our lives together." His bride-to-be added: "I was really shocked when Mike proposed but I am very happy." Miss Phillips has achieved sporting success in her own right, winning individual gold in three-day eventing at the World Equestrian Games in Germany in 2006. The title helped her become BBC Sports Personality of the Year later that year, following in the footsteps of her mother, Princess Anne, who won the award in 1971. Clarence House issued a statement on behalf of the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Prince Harry. It said: "Their royal highnesses are delighted with the news and look forward to conveying their best wishes to the couple."


Which breed of dog is the cartoon dog Marmaduke?

What breed of dog is Marmaduke? | Reference.com What breed of dog is Marmaduke? A: Quick Answer Marmaduke, the family dog of the Winslow family in the comic strip bearing his name, is a Great Dane. Marmaduke is an important part of the humor in the comic strip and exhibits many characteristics that are not typical of dogs. Full Answer The comic strip was adapted into a major motion picture in 2010. The movie was live action, and the dog used to play Marmaduke was a Great Dane voiced by Owen Wilson. In the movie, the Winslow family packs up and moves from Kansas to California, and what follows are the crazy antics of Marmaduke adjusting to life in Orange County, Calif.


Which US President famously said ‘I’m not a crook’?

WashingtonPost.com: Nixon Tells Editors, 'I'm Not a Crook Nixon Tells Editors, 'I'm Not a Crook' By Carroll Kilpatrick Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, November 18, 1973; Page A01 Orlando, Fla, Nov. 17 -- Declaring that "I am not a crook," President Nixon vigorously defended his record in the Watergate case tonight and said he had never profited from his public service. "I have earned every cent. And in all of my years of public life I have never obstructed justice," Mr. Nixon said. "People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got." In an hour-long televised question-and-answer session with 400 Associated Press managing editors, Mr. Nixon was tense and sometimes misspoke. But he maintained his innocence in the Watergate case and promised to supply more details on his personal finances and more evidence from tapes and presidential documents. The President was loquacious in his answers and at the end solicited a question on the charges that the administration raised milk support prices in exchange for campaign contributions from the milk lobby. Denying the charge, the President said Democrats led the fight in the House and Senate for higher support prices and pointed a gun at his head requiring him to boost support prices. The President acknowledged that he had "made a mistake" in not more closely supervising campaign activities. In a question on what he may do after he leaves office, he quipped that it depended on when he left. Then, becoming serious, he said that he would write but not speak, practice law or serve on boards of directors. One thing he will do is work for new rules of campaign procedures. He said he did not want to be remembered as a President who did many things but let his own campaign get out of hand. Mr. Nixon acknowledged under questioning that he paid only nominal income taxes in 1970 and 1971 but he did not give figures. He also said that his brother Donald's phone was tapped for unexplained security reasons. Discussing energy conservation, Mr. Nixon drew laughter when he said that he had made a saving by refusing to allow a back-up aircraft to follow him on this trip. "If this one goes down," he said in reference to his Air Force plane, "they don't have to impeach." While the President was nervous, he was not floored by any of the questions but answered them much as he does in any press conference. He flew here tonight from his Key Biscayne, Fla., home for the much-heralded question-and-answer period. He was well prepared, remembering dates and times when he held key meetings with various aides on Watergate matters. Summing up, he declared that the White House tape recordings would prove that he had no prior knowledge of the Watergate break-in, that he never offered executive clemency for the Watergate burglars, and in fact turned it down when it was suggested, and had no knowledge until March 21, 1973, of proposals that blackmail money be paid a convicted Watergate conspirator. Regarding the June 20, 1972, brief telephone conversation with former Attorney General John N. Mitchell, Mr. Nixon said no tape was made because the call was from the family quarters in the White House. He said he called to cheer up Mitchell because Mitchell was chagrined because he had not properly controlled those under him -- in the re-election campaign, which he once headed, and the burglary was embarrassing the administration. Mr. Nixon said he was very greatly disappointed that the tapes of the Mitchell conversation and the April 15, 1973, conversation with former counsel John W. Dean III did not exist. He was told first on Sept. 29 or 30 this year that the tapes in question might not exist, the President said. After a search, it was determined on Oct. 26 that they did not exist, he said. He said he dictated a report on the Mitchell conversation, which does exist, and has notes on the Dean conversation which he has turned over to U.S. District Court Judge John J. Sirica. His own taping system was "a little Sony with lapel mikes" at his desk,


Magere Brug, or Skinny Bridge is located in which European city?

Magere Brug in Amsterdam - the Skinny Bridge Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) in Amsterdam   Amsterdam is truly a water city and has over 1,250 bridges - the most well known being the Magere Brug, literally translated as the "Skinny Bridge". Spanning the river Amstel and connecting Kerkstraat with Nieuwe Kerkstraat, this wooden drawbridge is a popular sight for visitors... A bridge was first built here way back in 1691 - the Kerkstraatbrug was said to be so narrow the locals named it the skinny bridge. Legend has it that the bridge was built by 2 sisters who lived on opposite sides of the river. The bridge was completely rebuilt in 1871 and again in 1934 - with the last major renovation in 1969. Today only pedestrians and bicycles are allowed to cross. It provides a nice spot to take in sweeping views of the Amstel river with the Carré Theatre close by. Whilst the glass-topped rondvaart boats can pass underneath, the central drawbridge section is raised regularly to allow bigger boats to pass through. At night the bridge is lit up by more than a thousand light bulbs, making it a charming spot for couples and visitors. The bridge was also featured in the 1971 film Diamonds are Forever where James Bond (Sean Connery) visits Amsterdam. The Magere Brug is located on the Amstel river between Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. Magere Brug (Amsterdam Bridge No. 242, Amstel) Are you looking for a convenient hotel near the Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam? Please click here to search at Booking.com which offers guaranteed low rates, unbiased reviews and no booking fees.


The English Civil War took place in which century?

Cavaliers: The English Civil War  Doublet or Buff Coat The English Civil War Perhaps there has never been a   time in history where there hasn't been some conflict between the concept of   a monarchy versus the concept of a republic. England has certainly been no   exception to that rule. In England, the most explosive example of this   conflict took place in the 17th century - and a war that tore the country in   half: The English Civil War. So it is here that we find the   most literal examples of the name Cavalier. Put simply, Cavaliers were the   supporters of Charles I and the monarch (supporters were also known as   Loyalists). Opposing the Cavaliers were the   Parliamentarians, or 'roundheads' Charles I From the time Charles I  became king in 1625, numerous power struggles ensued. For 11 years, Charles I had ruled alone (after dissolving Parliament). He hardly created many friends when he married a Catholic Princess and increased taxes on his people to support unwanted wars. When he later recalled Parliament in 1640, he requested money to put down a rebellion in Scotland. When he didn't get the response he wanted, he had five of his opponents arrested. This triggered the first civil war. Sympathizers with the monarchy were called Royalists, or Cavaliers (imagine that). Those against the Royalists were the Puritans, or "Roundheads." The first civil war started in 1642 and ended in 1646. Despite Charles I's initial advantage, in the end, Parliament had the money to maintain a professional army and therefore prevailed. Charles I was imprisoned in 1645 from where he would plan a second attack with the help of the Scottish. This second civil war led to a decisive defeat for the Royalists and Charles I was executed in 1649 for treason. Charles I accepted his penalty with dignity and this would later help to restore his son to the throne. For a short time Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan, emerged to try to manage the disorganized and ineffective Parliament. Cromwell had recruited and trained in the Parliament's New Model Army. During this time he ruled as what was to be called the "Lord   Protector." Unfortunately for Cromwell, he didn't have any further control over Parliament than did his ill-fated predecessor. Cromwell was forced to rule through his generals rather than Parliament. When he died in 1658, his ineffectual son took over as ruler. Within 2 years, England and Parliament wanted   the monarchy back. And so opened the door for the exiled Charles II.


Which musical instrument does fictional detective Sherlock Holmes play?

What musical instrument did Sherlock Holmes play? | Reference.com What musical instrument did Sherlock Holmes play? A: Quick Answer Sherlock Holmes, a fictional character created by author Sir Aurthur Conan Doyle, played the violin. Holmes was a detective known for his astute skills of observation and the ability to solve difficult cases. He is the main character in four novels and fifty-six short stories Full Answer All but four of the Sherlock Holmes stories were narrated by Holmes' friend and biographer, Dr. John Watson. In Conan Doyle's first Sherlock story, "A Study in Scarlet," Watson made a list of skills and assessed Holmes' ability in various areas. It was in this list that Watson stated that Sherlock Holmes played the violin well.


When You’re Strange is a tribute band to which band?

When You're Strange | tribute-band.com - tribute band directory for tribute bands When You're Strange See map: Google Maps While other Doors tribute artists strive to recapture the studio recording sound, 'When You're Strange' captures the Doors for what they really were- a live rock 'n roll band unafraid of jumping off the rehearsed and into the unknown, remininsce of the jazz and blues worlds of improvisation, spontaneity, and rawness. The 'Flower Power' years are behind, Jim is the elder of the tribe, Jimbo the mammal bluesman, the shaman in the ring of fire. A night with the Doors was a night where anything could appen; "that's what a rock 'n roll band's for". Join 'When You're Strange', the ceremony is about to begin.


Dorchester Heights is a historic district of which US city?

Dorchester Heights - Boston National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) Dorchester Heights Dorchester Heights Driving the British from Boston had required months of grueling work on the part of colonists in New York and Massachusetts Bay. In November of 1775, Washington had dispatched Bostonian Henry Knox to retrieve badly needed cannon from Fort Ticonderoga, New York. Teamsters with eighty yoke of oxen made the three hundred mile journey, bringing 59 cannon for the colonial army then encircling Boston. Once they neared the city, the rebels faced a new challenge. How would they roll the guns into place without tipping their hand to the British? On the night of March 4, 1776, colonial militia and local volunteers stealthily fortified the summit of Dorchester Heights. Wrapping their wagon wheels with straw to deaden the sound, they moved the cannon from Roxbury and entrenched them on these hills south of Boston. British General Howe planned an attack, but a violent storm prevented his soldiers from landing. Within a few days, Howe, his troops, and a thousand colonial loyalists set sail for Nova Scotia, abandoning the city to Washington's forces and its jubilant citizens. The army improved the fortifications and again stationed troops on Dorchester Heights during the War of 1812. After 1814, however, the twin hills declined in military importance. Since Boston had annexed Dorchester Neck in 1804, developers eyed the Heights as a source of raw material for the expanding city. During the second half of the nineteenth century the hills of South Boston underwent the same excavation that lowered Mount Vernon and Pemberton and Beacon Hills, the "tri-mountains" of the Boston peninsula. In 1898, the General Court of Massachusetts commissioned a monument to stand on the remaining hill of the Heights. Designed by the architectural firm of Peabody and Stearns, the white marble Georgian revival tower commemorates the 1776 victory. In 1966 the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service added Dorchester Heights to the National Register of Historic Places. Twelve years later the National Parks and Recreation Act authorized the City of Boston to transfer the site to the National Park Service. At that time, it joined the eight other sites which comprise Boston National Historical Park, established in 1974. Dorchester Heights adds a valuable dimension to the Park. Its historical significance and the development of the surrounding community vividly reflect the history and growth of the city of Boston. With the fortification of its summit in 1776, Dorchester Heights contributed significantly to one of Boston's major victories and demonstrated the integral connection between the Boston peninsula and her neighboring community. The annexation of Dorchester Neck to Boston in 1804 strengthened that link. Building and landfilling operations cemented the tie by facilitating travel between the two areas.


Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss founded which American record label in 1962?

Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss 2006 Sign up for E-news Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss founded A&M Records, one of the most successful independent labels of the rock and roll era. Over the decades a number of independents changed music history - including Sun, Asylum, Chrysalis, Island, Stiff, I.R.S., Arista, Geffen and A&M. The last of these had one of the longest runs of all, functioning as an independent label from 1962 to 1989 and lasting ten more years, after Alpert and Moss sold it, under the corporate aegis of PolyGram and Universal. The company began in Alpert’s garage as Carnival Records, releasing two singles in 1962. After learning that another record company had “Carnival” in its name, the pair rechristened their label A&M, using the first initials of their surnames. “We had a desk, piano, piano stool, a couch, coffee table and two phone lines,” Moss recalled of the early days in Alpert’s garage office. The familiar label logo was light brown with a trumpet beneath the letters “A&M.” The first release was “The Lonely Bull,” by trumpet player Alpert himself. For the first few years, A&M served as an outlet for the mariachi- and Brazilian-flavored pop-jazz recordings of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, the Baha Marimba Band, and Sergio Mendes and Brazil ’66. They also dabbled in softer-sounding pop and folk acts like the Sandpipers, Chris Montez and We Five. Several key hires were made at A&M in 1964 and 1965, including engineer Larry Levine, general manager Gil Friesen, and A&R director Tommy LiPuma. All would have great impact in the music industry in general and at A&M in particular. In 1966 Alpert and Moss moved their company to the historic Charlie Chaplin Studio, at the corner of Sunset and La Brea Boulevards in Hollywood, where it remained until 1999. A&M began acquiring more rock-oriented performers in the late Sixties. These included such British blues-rock acts as Joe Cocker, Free, Humble Pie and Spooky Tooth, not to mention pioneering American country-rockers the Flying Burrito Brothers. On the American side, keyboardist Lee Michaels and folksinger Phil Ochs signed to A&M. In the early Seventies, A&M struck gold with Cat Stevens, the Carpenters and Carole King (who was signed to the A&M-distributed Ode label). In terms of jazz and R&B, A&M did well with Billy Preston and Quincy Jones. In the mid-Seventies, the label had great success with such arena-rock acts as Styx, Supertramp, Nazareth and Peter Frampton. The double live album Frampton Comes Alive became one of the top sellers of the rock and roll era. A&M even sold great numbers of comedy albums by the duo Cheech & Chong. It should be pointed out that even though Alpert and Moss are being inducted as nonperformers, Alpert himself has been a prolific musician and recording artist. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass are inarguably one of the most popular acts of all time. Seemingly every suburban household owned at least a few Herb Alpert albums in the Sixties. Their albums Going Places and Whipped Cream & Other Delights each hit Number One, hung on the charts for over three years, and became A&M’s first gold albums. In 1966, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass held down the Number One spot on Billboard’s album chart for eighteen weeks - more than any other act, including the Beatles. Alpert ultimately released more than thirty albums on A&M. His recordings--both with the Tijuana Brass and as a solo artist--have sold over 75 million copies worldwide, making him one of the cornerstone acts on his own label. A&M continued to make prescient signings at the dawn of New Wave, including the Police, Joe Jackson, the Go-Go’s and Human League. Sting remained on A&M as a solo artist after the Police disbanded. A&M artists who helped carry the label in its later years included Bryan Adams, Amy Grant, Suzanne Vega and Sheryl Crow. A&M also served as a distributor for other independents, including Ode, Windham Hill, I.R.S. and George Harrison’s Dark Horse imprint. In 1989 Alpert and Moss sold A&M to PolyGram for a reporte