In which country did General Jaruzelski impose martial law in 1981?

Wojciech Jaruzelski: Poland's last Communist leader, who imposed martial law on the Soviet satellite in 1981 | The Independent Wojciech Jaruzelski: Poland's last Communist leader, who imposed martial law on the Soviet satellite in 1981   Monday 26 May 2014 22:37 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Sphinx-like aura: Jaruzelski announcing martial law in 1981 EPA General Wojciech Jaruzelski, Poland's last Communist ruler, badly wanted history to judge him kindly. He worked hard in the latter years of his life to explain and rehabilitate himself after his imposition of martial law and brutal repression of the free trade union Solidarity in 1981 had made him the most hated man in Poland – and, for a time, an international pariah. And while many Poles eventually accepted his argument that martial law was the lesser of two evils (the alternative being a Soviet invasion), for others he remained forever a Soviet stooge, a traitor and a criminal. His personality was an enigma; a stiff, poker-faced demeanour and his trademark dark glasses only reinforced his sphinx-like aura. In the end, his life was a story of an intelligent and highly ambitious man – and more specifically, a Pole – operating between the terrible millstones of 20th-century history: Nazism and Stalinism, patriotism and Soviet domination, Communism and demands for freedom. His first taste of that history came at the age of 16, in 1939, when he and his father, guilty only of being members of Poland's lesser nobility, were deported by the Russians from their large estate to hard labour camps in Siberia, where his grandfather, an anti-Russian guerilla leader, had perished many years earlier. Educated by priests at an elite school in Warsaw, he found himself felling trees in waist-deep snow. His father died. The glare from the snow started an eye ailment which compelled him to wear dark glasses in bright light ever after. When the Hitler-Stalin alliance broke up, he joined a Polish army being raised by the Soviets and took part in the Soviet "liberation" of Poland from the Nazis. By then he had learned to speak fluent Russian and had become a convinced Communist. He volunteered and served in KGB units which were setting up Polish security forces to crush Polish nationalist resistance. Committed to a military career, he studied in Polish and Soviet military academies and gained the patronage of powerful Soviet generals, whose backing proved vital to his career. In 1947 he joined the Polish Communist party and thus set off on a fast, double-track rise to power, becoming a general at the age of 33 and defence minister at 45. At the same time he was rising rapidly through the ranks of the party; at 48, he was elected to the main centre of power, the Politburo. From there, he and other party leaders watched as discontent mounted, until in 1980 it spilled over into mass stoppages, which compelled them – in a dramatic departure from Communist orthodoxy – to accept free trade unions and grant the legal right to strike. The various strike committees joined together in a new trade union which they called Solidarity. For 15 months, Solidarity's power and influence grew: it numbered 10 million members out of a population of some 36 million. Frustration over its failure to extract any reforms from the regime led to (then outrageous) demands for free elections and a referendum on Poland's alliance with the Soviet Union. The economy, for years a disaster area, had virtually collapsed. The Party, demoralised, divided and with a third of its three million members defected to Solidarity, could not cope. Polish hardliners were fuming restlessly, while Moscow kept up a barrage of threats and intimidation, including manoeuvres close to Poland's borders. The regime's only hope was the military. On 11 February 1981, General Jaruzelski was made Prime Minister, while keeping the defence portfolio. In the autumn he was also made first secretary, or No 1, of the Communist party. Two other generals were moved into the Politburo and Interior Ministry. He commanded immense power. Secret plans


What is the opposite of the word 'nadir'?

Nadir Synonyms, Nadir Antonyms | Thesaurus.com   Word Origin & History nadir c.1391, in astronomical sense, from M.L. nadir, from Arabic nazir "opposite to," in nazir as-samt, lit. "opposite of the zenith," from nazir "opposite" + as-samt "zenith" (see zenith). Transf. sense of "lowest point (of anything)" is first recorded 1793. Example Sentences for nadir Paul gazed vacantly from the zenith to the nadir, and from west to east, when suddenly his eyes fell on the Abbot of Antinoe. They were written at the time when the Imperial spirit was at its nadir. Mohammed Shah was completely defeated the moment he encountered Nadir Shah. The nadir is the lowest point in the heavens and the zenith is the highest. The pole of the horizon, or that point in the heavens directly overhead, as nadir is that which is directly under our feet. It is also on record that Nadir Shah took guns as far as Saighan. And I fear me, even if the illustrious one were as rich as Nadir Shah of old renown, it would be vain to approach him now. Nadir left the cavern, and reflected on the meaning of his words. From the zenith of hope Captain Starlins had been suddenly plunged souse down to the nadir of despair. One of the friends of Nadir hastened to him with these words.


What kind of acid is normally used in a car battery?

What Is Battery Acid? Car Battery Chemical Composition Updated August 05, 2016. Question: What Is Battery Acid? Battery acid could refer to any acid used in a chemical cell or battery, but usually this term s applied to describe the acid used in a lead-acid battery, such as is found in a motor vehicle. Answer: Car or automotive battery acid is 30-50% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in water. Usually the acid has a mole fraction of 29%-32% sulfuric acid, density of 1.25–1.28 kg/L and concentration of 4.2–5 mol/L. Battery acid has a pH of approximately 0.8. Lead-Acid Battery Construction and Chemical Reaction A lead-acid battery consists of two lead plats separated by a liquid or gel containing sulfuric acid in water. The battery is rechargeable, with charging and discharge chemical reactions. When the battery is being used (discharged), electrons move from the negatively-charged lead plate to the positively-charged plate. The negative plate reaction is: Pb(s) + HSO4-(aq) → PbSO4(s) + H+(aq) + 2 e- The positive plate reaction is: PbO2(s) + HSO4- + 3H+(aq) + 2 e- → PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l) continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Which may be combined to write the overall chemical reaction: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2 H2SO4(aq) → 2 PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l) When the battery is fully charged, the negative plate is lead, the electrolyte is concentrated sulfuric acid, and the positive plate is lead dioxide. If the battery is overcharged, electrolysis of water produces hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, which are lost. Some types of batteries allow water to be added to make up for the loss. When the battery is discharged, the reverse reaction forms lead sulfate on both plates. If the battery is fully discharged, the result is two identical lead sulfate plates, separated by water. At this point, the battery is considered completely dead and can't recover to be charged again.


Which composer's oratorios include 'The Kingdom' and 'The Dream of Gerontius'?

The Oratorio - History and Composers The Oratorio By Espie Estrella Characteristics of the Oratorio An oratorio is an extended composition for vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra ; the narrative text is usually based on scripture or biblical stories but is non-liturgical. Although the oratorio is often about sacred subjects, it may also deal with semi-sacred subjects. This large-scale work is often compared to an opera , but unlike the opera, the oratorio often doesn't have acting, costumes and scenery. The chorus is an important element of an oratorio and the narrator's recitatives help move the story forward. History of the Oratorio During the mid-1500s, an Italian priest by the name of San Filippo Neri founded the Congregation of the Oratory. The said priest held religious meetings that was so well attended a room had to be built to accommodate the participants. The room were they held these meetings was called the Oratory; later the term would also refer to the musical performances presented during their meetings. Notable Composers of Oratorios Early examples of oratorios include the "Representation of Soul and Body" (La rappresentazione di anima e di corpo) by the Italian composer Emilio del Cavaliere and the 16 oratorios based on the Old Testament written by the Italian composer Giacomo Carissimi. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Oratorios remained popular in Italy until the 18th century. The oratorios written by the French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier, especially "The Denial of St. Peter" (Le Reniement de saint Pierre), helped establish oratorios in France. In Germany, composers like Heinrich Schütz ("Easter Oratorio"), Johann Sebastian Bach ("Passion According to St. John" and "Passion According to St. Matthew") and George Frideric Handel ("Messiah" and "Samson") explored this genre further. By the 17th century, non-biblical text was used in oratorios and by the 18th century, stage action was removed. The popularity of the oratorio waned after the 1750s. Later examples of oratorios include "Elijah" by the German composer Felix Mendelssohn , L'Enfance du Christ by the French composer Hector Berlioz and "Dream of Gerontius" by the English composer Edward Elgar . Reference: oratorio (2009). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved October 06, 2009, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online oratorio. In The Grove Concise Dictionary of Music, edited by Stanley Sadie © Macmillan Press Ltd., London Otten, J. (1911). Oratorio. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved October 6, 2009 from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11270a.htm


Which Rugby League team is nicknamed 'The Wildcats'?

Home Page - Wakefield Trinity : Wakefield Trinity Wakefield Trinity Online Shop read more buy ticket About Wakefield Trinity On game day, all turnstiles will be cashless (ticket only), all tickets need to be purchased either prior to the fixture from the club shop in the Ridings Centre or from the new Ticket Kiosk adjacent to Doncaster Road turnstiles. Once you have purchased your ticket you can enter the ground via any turnstile or through Cats Bar. If you are collecting tickets or wish to purchase seating upgrades, these can still be done in the Reception adjacent to Cats Bar. Combining quality pre-match entertainment, a whole host of top quality match day extras, explosive Super League action and a unique game day atmosphere, the Trinity give fans a FAN-tastic value-for-money day out. All bars around the ground will be open for all First Utility Super League fixtures selling various refreshments throughout the game. Or you can make your way to Cats Bar which will be open before turnstiles and after the final whistle where you can enjoy post match interviews from the coaching staff or Man of the Match. bars First Team fixtures If you have any queries about a visit to Belle Vue Stadium, please do not hesitate to contact us via our Contact Page . next match Featherstone Rovers vs Wakefield Trinity 22nd January 2017 3:00 pm The Big Fellas Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs Sheffield Eagles 29th January 2017 3:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs Hull FC 12th February 2017 3:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Huddersfield Giants vs Wakefield Trinity 24th February 2017 8:00 pm The John Smiths Stadium St Helens vs Wakefield Trinity 3rd March 2017 8:00 pm Langtree Park Wakefield Trinity vs Salford Red Devils 12th March 2017 3:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Trinity 17th March 2017 8:00 pm Headingley Carnegie Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Centurions 23rd March 2017 8:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Catalans Dragons vs Wakefield Trinity 1st April 2017 6:00 pm Stade Gilbert Brutus Wakefield Trinity vs Widnes Vikings 7th April 2017 8:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity 14th April 2017 12:00 pm The Mend-A-Hose Jungle Wakefield Trinity vs Wigan Warriors 17th April 2017 12:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity 22nd April 2017 12:00 pm Halliwell Jones Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs Catalans Dragons 30th April 2017 3:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Leigh Centurions vs Wakefield Trinity 6th May 2017 6:00 pm Leigh Sports Village Widnes Vikings vs Wakefield Trinity 20th May 2017 2:30 pm Sports Direct Arena Wakefield Trinity vs Huddersfield Giants 26th May 2017 8:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity 29th May 2017 3:00 pm DW Stadium Salford Red Devils vs Wakefield Trinity 4th June 2017 3:00 pm The AJ Bell Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs Leeds Rhinos 11th June 2017 3:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Hull FC vs Wakefield Trinity 23rd June 2017 8:00 pm KC Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs Warrington Wolves 1st July 2017 6:30 pm Belle Vue Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers 6th July 2017 8:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium Widnes Vikings vs Wakefield Trinity 14th July 2017 8:00 pm The Select Security Stadium Wakefield Trinity vs St Helens 23rd July 2017 3:00 pm Belle Vue Stadium January Lunch Club Featured, General News A week to go until our first lunch club of 2017 takes place. On Friday, January 27,  the first lunch club of 2017 will take place in the Legends Suite at Belle Vue Stadium from midday. The lunch club which now has no age restriction takes place on the last Friday of every month and… 18th January 2017 Chester Names Squad for Featherstone Friendly Featured, General News, Squad News Chris Chester has named his squad to take on Featherstone Rovers this Sunday, January 22 kick-off 3pm. A number of changes have been made to the side that beat Castleford Tigers last weekend at Belle Vue. Anthony England will make a return after picking up a slight injury against Leeds Rhinos in the Boxing Day… 17th January 2017 Still Time to take Part in the Trinity Business Partnership Featured, General


What is the Spanish word for the colour yellow?

Spanish Word for yellow | yellow in Spanish Spanish Word for yellow   Now you know how to say yellow in Spanish. :-) Translated sentences containing 'yellow' Pay attention when the traffic light is yellow. Ponga atención cuando el semáforo está en amarillo. Good morning, I would like a kilo of apples as yellow as possible and another kilo of these red ones. Buenos días, quisiera un kilo de manzanas lo más amarillas posible y otro kilo de estas rojas The least ugly house is the yellow one. La casa menos fea es la amarilla. The chair is yellow. Pay attention when the traffic light is yellow. Ponga atención cuando el semáforo está en amarillo. I put the yellow sweater in the chest of drawers and I sent the blue one to the cleaner's. Puse el suéter amarillo en la cómoda y mandé el azul a la tintoreria. The banana is yellow. The famous song Yellow Submarine was sung by "The Beatles". La famosa canción El Submarino Amarillo fue cantada por Los Beatles. What's the color of the phlegm? Is it clear, yellow, green? ¿De qué color es la flema? ¿Es clara, es amarilla, es verde? What's the color of the phlegm? Is it clear, yellow? ¿De qué color es la flema? ¿Es clara, es amarilla? She was wearing a yellow skirt. Vestía una falda amarilla. Laura is wearing a yellow skirt. Laura viste una falda amarilla. The sun is yellow. The yellow shirt costs thirty five dollars. La camisa amarilla cuesta treinta y cinco dólares. The sun is yellow. The referee showed him the yellow card. El árbitro le mostró tarjeta amarilla. The flowers were white and yellow. Las flores eran blancas y amarillas. The house is neither white nor yellow. La casa no es ni blanca ni amarilla. yellow banana I like the yellow shirt. A mí me gusta la camisa amarilla. We converted 36 tonnes of yellow cake into gas. Hemos convertido 36 toneladas de uranio concentrado en gas. Brazil refused to admit anyone who was not vaccinated against yellow fever. Brasil se negó a admitir a nadie que no estuviera vacunado contra la fiebre amarilla. I can see here the yellow t-shirts of the FICIB. Veo desde aquí las camisetas amarillas de la FICIB (Federación Internacional de Comités Libertad). The Sikh and Hindu minorities will be required to wear a yellow identification sign on their clothes. Han obligado a las minorías sij e hindú a que lleven en su ropa un distintivo amarillo. In this area, a yellow card will probably be issued more frequently in future than we were used to in the past. Es probable que en este terreno tengamos que sacar más tarjetas amarillas de las que acostumbrábamos mostrar en el pasado. Let us not therefore wear sackcloth and ashes, be issued with yellow cards or be depressed. Por tanto, no debemos arrepentirnos, castigarnos con tarjetas amarillas o deprimirnos. Can it really be that it is scared of rubbing the big yellow giant up the wrong way? ¿Será cierto que teme incomodar al gran gigante amarillo? They write a lot about the Tour de France, and it is a German who is wearing the yellow jersey there at the moment. Aunque hay una gran cantidad de noticias sobre el Tour de Francia y es un alemán el que lleva el maillot amarillo en estos momentos. I read an interview with a Uighur woman, for example, who said: Would you like to be governed by yellow communists? Por ejemplo, he leído una entrevista en la que una mujer uigur dice: ¿Le gustaría que le gobernaran comunistas amarillos? This 11% figure will then be able to change from red, which is unacceptable, to yellow and finally to green. Esta cifra del 11 % podrá entonces cambiar de rojo (que es inaceptable) a amarillo, y finalmente a verde. Every year, we show the Council the yellow card of discharge refusal and nothing happens. Cada año mostramos al Consejo la tarjeta amarilla y le denegamos la aprobación de la gestión, y no sucede nada. Who want to say 'My child shall have yellow hair and a smaller nose'? ¿Que querrían poder decir: »mi hijo tendrá el pelo rubio y la nariz más pequeña»? So, not so fast, not granting discharge is not a death sentence, but a yellow card for bad behaviour. Por lo tanto, no nos precipit


Iraq Inquiry - Home Home Return to search Welcome to the website of the Iraq Inquiry The Report of the Iraq Inquiry was published on 6 July 2016.  Sir John Chilcot's public statement can be read here .  From the links on this page you can access the Executive Summary and the Report, search the supporting documents and review transcripts and recordings of the original hearings.


Which newspaper did Piers Morgan edit from 1995 to 2004?

Piers Morgan | Have I Got News For You Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The third of four children, Piers Morgan was supposedly named after brewery heir and privateer motor-racing driver Piers Courage. He attended a private preparatory school until the age of 13 and then Chailey School, a comprehensive secondary school in Chailey, near Lewes, East Sussex. Morgan studied Journalism at Harlow College. After a brief career at Lloyds of London, he joined the Surrey and South London Newspaper Group, where he worked as a reporter on the South London Press. Morgan was recruited (he says headhunted by editor Kelvin MacKenzie) to join The Sun newspaper, specifically to work on the Bizarre column. Career in newspapers Edit Morgan's first major position in national media was as de facto editor of The Sun's show business column, Bizarre, under the editorship of Kelvin MacKenzie. In 1994, aged 28, he was appointed editor of the News of the World by Rupert Murdoch, becoming the youngest national newspaper editor in more than half a century. He quickly gained notoriety for his invasive, thrusting style and lack of concern for celebrities' right to privacy, claiming that they could not manipulate the media to further their own ends without accepting the consequences of a two way deal. Morgan left this post shortly after publishing photographs of Catherine Victoria Lockwood, then wife of Charles, Earl Spencer leaving a detoxification clinic. This action ran against the editors' code of conduct, a misdemeanour for which the Press Complaints Commission took Morgan to task. Murdoch was reported as having said publicly that "the boy went too far." Morgan's autobiography The Insider states that he left the News of the World of his own choice and somewhat against owner Rupert Murdoch's wishes when he was offered the job of Editor at the Daily Mirror. As editor of the Daily Mirror, Morgan was widely criticised and forced to apologise in 1996 for the headline "Achtung Surrender" a day before England met Germany in a semi-final of the Euro '96 football championships. The story was written by Justin Dunn. In 2000, he was the subject of an investigation after Suzy Jagger wrote a story in The Daily Telegraph revealing that he had bought £20,000 worth of shares in computer company Viglen soon before the Mirror's 'City Slickers' column tipped Viglen as a good buy. He was found to have breached the Code of Conduct on financial journalism by the Press Complaints Commission, but Morgan kept his job. The view was expressed in media columns that Morgan had support in the boardroom, where his qualities as a successful bastard were seen to outweigh any suggestions that he might be lacking in personal integrity. The City Slickers columnists Anil Bhoyrul and James Hipwell, were both found to have committed more breaches of the Code, and were sacked before the inquiry. In 2004, further enquiry by the Department of Trade and Industry resulted in the DTI saying that Morgan would not face charges. On 7 December 2005 Bhoyrul and Hipwell were convicted of conspiracy to breach the Financial Services Act. During the trial it emerged that Morgan had in fact bought £67,000 worth of Viglen shares, emptying his bank account and investing under his wife's name too. In 2002, the Daily Mirror attempted to move midmarket, claiming to eschew the more trivial stories of show-business and gossip. Morgan rehired John Pilger, who had been sacked during Robert Maxwell's ownership of the Mirror titles. Despite such changes, Morgan was unable to halt the paper's decline in circulation, a decline shared by its direct rivals The Sun and the Daily Star. Morgan was fired from the Daily Mirror on 14 May 2004 after authorising the newspaper's publication of what were faked photographs of Iraqi prisoners being abused by British Army personnel. The Daily Mirror countered that it had fallen victim to a "calculated and malicious hoax" and apologised for their publication. Later, Morgan also had a monthly interview column in GQ magazine. In May 2005, in partnership with Matthew Freud, he gai


Which author created the character Simon Templar?

Interesting Facts about Leslie Charteris and The Saint | Interesting Literature Interesting Facts about Leslie Charteris and The Saint Posted by interestingliterature Fun facts about the Saint and his creator, the author Leslie Charteris The Saint – aka Simon Templar – is a well-known character, both on television and in countless books. But who created him? The author behind the Saint, Leslie Charteris, is as interesting a figure as his most famous fictional creation. Charteris was half English and half Chinese, born in Singapore in 1907 to a Chinese surgeon father. Consequently, his first language was not English, but Mandarin. (He was born Leslie Charles Bowyer-Yin.) He was a highly precocious young man: his first book was accepted for publication while Charteris was in the first year of his degree at Cambridge. He promptly left the university, abandoning his studies in favour of trying his hand at a literary career. It would prove a hugely lucrative decision. ‘Charteris’ was a pseudonym – chosen (supposedly from a phone book) as a quintessentially English-sounding name. Simon Templar, his most famous creation, made his debut in the 1928 novel, Meet the Tiger, written when Charteris was still in his early twenties. It’s never made clear why he’s called ‘the Saint’, though it could be from his initials – ‘Simon Templar’ giving us ‘ST’ = St. = ‘saint’. His calling-card – a stick-figure crowned with a halo – is almost as famous as the character himself. Like Robin Hood, Simon Templar is a criminal but – as his saintly nickname reveals – on the side of good in many ways. He goes after corrupt politicians and officials on numerous occasions. Roger Moore immortalised Simon Templar, ‘the Saint’, on television in the 1960s, but Moore wasn’t the first person to play the role of Templar. Indeed, he wasn’t even the second, or the third, or the fourth. Simon Templar first came to the screen – the big screen first of all – in 1938 in a film, The Saint in New York, starring Louis Hayward. Other films followed with George Sanders in the title role. Between 1945 and 1951, Vincent Price – also known for his roles in many Hammer Horror films – played Templar on American radio, though others such as Edgar Barrier also played the Templar role. It was in 1962, eleven years after the radio show ended, that Roger Moore brought Templar to the small screen and an even bigger audience. By this time there had also been a Saint comic strip and a magazine devoted to the character. In the late 1970s, the Saint would find a new incarnation, when he was played by Ian Ogilvy in the British series Return of the Saint. Charteris, a highly bright and gifted individual, was one of the first members of Mensa, and invented his own sign language, Paleneo. He died in 1993, four years before the Saint returned to screens – the big screen again this time – in the 1997 film starring Val Kilmer. Image: Roger Moore in 1973 (via Allan warren), Wikimedia Commons. Share this:


In which Asian country is the resort of Pattaya?

Asia Pattaya Hotel in Pattaya Hill, Pattaya: Special deals from AsiaWebDirect.com Adults: Children: Royal Wing Suites & Spa by Royal Cliff Hotels Group has the formidable reputation as being one of the finest hotels in Thailand. Boasting an impressive list of royal guests that have stayed in its opulent rooms, the hotel is a simply stunning establishment, offering the ultimate luxury holiday experience. The drive from Bangkok International Airport is approximately 90 minutes, making it easy to reach by taxi or private car, and as one might expect, the hotel also possesses its own private beach, enabling guests to relax conveniently and in true style. The hotel is also perfectly situated to experience the best that Pattaya has to offer, and attractions such as the popular Pattaya Tiger Zoo and the scenic Nong Nooch Tropical Garden are close by. The suites at the Royal Wing Suites & Spa by Royal Cliff Hotels Group are exquisitely decorated, creating an ambiance that is regal, refined and delightfully welcoming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the substantial bathtubs, unwind on the high quality, comfortable bedding, or take in the view from your private balcony; or alternatively, make the most of the impressive facilities, including TV with an extensive range of channels, complimentary tea and coffee or even a Jacuzzi. There are a staggering 11 restaurants to choose from in the hotel, offering every sort of cuisine imaginable, including traditional Thai dishes, Japanese dining and European menus, many bars, all with sea views and over 100 world-renowned cocktails and a decadent spa, for a blissfully relaxing experience. Restaurant Adults: Children: Royal Cliff Terrace Hotel by Royal Cliff Hotels Group is a beautifully appointed five star hotel set upon a cliff offering exclusive respite from the excitement of the main strip in Pattaya. The exclusivity of this giant hotel offers a relaxing hotel stay where guests barely have to leave the complex, however there is also a shuttle bus available for a nominal fee that will take guests to and from the shopping and entertainment heart of the city. For beach lovers, the soft gold sand of Jomtien Beach is close by with Pattaya Bay over the headland offering all the beach sports for which Pattaya is famous. The ocean view from all guestrooms of the five storey property is simply amazing with the Gulf of Thailand spread out below and all rooms are decorated in a Thai style with private balconies, flat screen televisions with international cable, safety deposit box, work desk and king or twin combinations. The Royal Cliff Terrace Hotel by Royal Cliff Hotels Group actually shares the communal facilities with three other hotels so there is a fantastic range of leisure and conference facilities to indulge in: four swimming pools - including an infinity edged pool with a panoramic vista - well appointed fitness centre, private beach, amazing conference facilities, expansive gardens, and tennis courts. Restaurant Adults: Children: Royal Cliff Grand Hotel by Royal Cliff Hotels Group is a spacious hotel complex in South Pattaya, in between Jomtien Beach and Pattaya Bay. The hotel is positioned overlooking the glorious expanse of the Gulf of Thailand and creates a serene backdrop to a holiday. South Pattaya is blessed with many things of interest to guests including the nearby Pattaya Amusement Park and for trips to the shopping malls in the centre of town there is a scheduled shuttle bus that transports guests there and back for a nominal fee. All 1090 guestrooms consist of in room amenities including private balconies with seating, widescreen televisions with international satellite channels, safety deposit box, fridge with mini-bar, high speed wireless internet access and twin or king size bed configurations. Communal facilities at this grand hotel are shared with three other properties and are truly comprehensive: four swimming pools, including one with an infinity edged panoramic view, and eleven separate dining options: Thai, European and Asian cuisine along with casual bites by the pool and


Which TV series features the Sterling Cooper advertising agency?

Much More Than Mad Men | Adweek Much More Than 'Mad Men' Adman Andrew Cracknell looks beyond the clichés to the creative revolution By Noreen O'Leary March 19, 2012, 6:11 AM EDT Advertising & Branding Advertisement Overlooked in the three-martini Madison Avenue lunching of TV’s fictional Sterling Cooper agency is arguably a more intoxicating story: the creative revolution that upended the New York City ad industry in the 1960s. Longtime adman Andrew Cracknell relates that tale in The Real Mad Men, a new book that includes accounts of the personalities and cultural influences that made that decade one of the most exciting in advertising history. Adweek recently caught up with Cracknell—a former executive creative director at agencies in both London and New York—who interviewed more than 50 people from that era to write a thoughtful paean about the creative people who pioneered modern advertising and the dynamic cultural environment that influenced them. Adweek: How did the cultural changes in New York in the 1960s fuel advertising’s creative revolution? The cultural explosion in New York City in that decade was probably the richest and most concentrated the world has ever seen. It happened across every medium—writing, music, theater, architecture, painting. It doesn’t matter whether this new generation of advertising workers actively went to poetry readings, happenings and jazz-poetry fusions because that was the background that inspired what they were doing. During this period in advertising history, how were agencies changing, and how did this shift affect agency-client relationships? [Agency] PKL would answer its switchboard by saying: “This is PKL, who the fuck are you?” It was the new attitude. The old ad man was asked, “What time is it?” and answer “What time do you want it to be, Mr. Client?” There was a new pride, a new determination. In the Mad Men series, are there elements that ring true or align with what you personally witnessed? It’s a terrific series, but I understand the disquiet of some critics who lived through it. The big story of the 1960s was the creative revolution; the series doesn’t cover that. The creative revolution was vast, massive and hugely influential, but it affected less than 10 percent of the billings that went through New York. For nine out of 10 people working at a New York agency in the 1960s, Mad Men is more correct. The portrayal of Peggy [Olson] is really important and accurate. There were a lot of women writers who converted from being secretaries. Did you ever work at an agency like Mad Men’s Sterling Cooper? Britain was far more like Sterling Cooper than it was the creative revolution. In the ’70s, I worked at KMP and there was prodigious drinking, shagging, smoking. You didn’t go out to lunch without having a gin and tonic first at the agency and then another one while choosing your meal. If there were four of you, the waiter would automatically bring two bottles of wine. Afterwards there would be brandy with coffee and maybe a Sambuca and a couple of cigarettes. Then you’d go back and work. I don’t remember not working in the afternoon because we were out of it. We just had different constitutions, and there was a lot less to do—it took six weeks to do a television commercial and four weeks for a print ad. Why should young advertising creatives today care about what went on in the ’60s? It’s the importance of simplicity, narrative, persuasion. Latest News


What does the acronym SWALK on an envelope mean?

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Which TV character is the British equivalent of Michael Scott played by Steve Carell on US television?

The 'Real Life' Of Actor Steve Carell : NPR The 'Real Life' Of Actor Steve Carell Embed Embed The 'Real Life' Of Actor Steve Carell The 'Real Life' Of Actor Steve Carell Embed Embed Steve Carell spent six years as Dunder Mifflin boss Michael Scott on NBC's The Office before departing the show in 2011. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Steve Carell spent six years as Dunder Mifflin boss Michael Scott on NBC's The Office before departing the show in 2011. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images This interview was originally broadcast on Oct. 24, 2007 . By the end of The-40-Year-Old Virgin, the title character had lost his virginity — and actor Steve Carell had become a star. The actor, who was a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show for several years, has gone on to films including Little Miss Sunshine and Evan Almighty. He has also starred as hapless secret agent Maxwell Smart in a Hollywood adaptation of the vintage TV series Get Smart and as a newspaper columnist who dispenses advice about parenting — never mind his own problems on the home front in the comedy Dan In Real Life. Carell of course also spent five years on the hit NBC comedy series, The Office, where he played paper company Dunder Mifflin boss Michael Scott. Carell left the show in 2011. Although there were rumors he would return for a cameo on the series' May 16 finale, Carell has denied this. NPR thanks our sponsors DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I'm TV critic David Bianculli, editor of the website TV Worth Watching, sitting in for Terry Gross. Next week, NBC presents its special final episode of "The Office," the Americanized version of the 2001 BBC mockumentary series starring and co-created by Ricky Gervais. Steve Carell starred in the U.S. version for most of its eight-year run, and his is one of the interviews we'll feature on today's FRESH AIR salute to "The Office." We'll also hear from Ricky Gervais himself, from executive producer Greg Daniels, who worked with Gervais and Stephen Merchant to create the NBC adaptation, and from NBC "Office" co-stars Mindy Kaling, Jenna Fischer and Rainn Wilson. When the original version of "The Office" premiered in England, it was a tight little masterpiece, only 12 episodes - like the classic "Fawlty Towers" - plus a concluding telemovie that was so endearing and emotional, it made me cry. That version of "The Office" was so perfect and so boldly original, it took me a while to warm up to NBC's incarnation. American TV history is littered with epic failures of attempts to remake great British shows. For every one that works, like "All In the Family," there are dozens of flat-out disasters, such as the recent tries to Americanize "Prime Suspect," "Cracker," even "The Prisoner." But the American "Office" - thanks to tight writing and some especially shrewd casting - defied the odds. Steve Carell's Michael Scott turned out to be an even more endearingly pathetic boss than Gervais' David Brent, and other key character types were just as resonant. Rainn Wilson's Dwight Schrute was a certifiable office oddball, and John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer as Jim and Pam - whose long-simmering attraction was the heart of the show - were just as sweet as the central couple in the original series. But after Carell left and James Spader came and left as a corporate executive, "The Office" lost some of its momentum and arguably, its focus. But now that it's finally reaching its finish line, after producing almost 15 times as many episodes as its British counterpart, "The Office" is going out with a clever premise. The documentary crew, which supposedly has been following the paper company employees for almost a decade, finally has finished its work; and the documentary is about to appear on public television. The gang from "The Office" heads to the local bar to watch and for some reason, even without a TV film crew to document them, we can still see them. In Thursday's episode, they arrived just in time to beg the bartender to change channels. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "TH


Name the chief town on the Isle of Skye.

Skye | Article about Skye by The Free Dictionary Skye | Article about Skye by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Skye Related to Skye: Skype Skye (skī), island (1991 pop. 8,868), 670 sq mi (1,735 sq km), largest and most northerly island of the Inner Hebrides, Highland, NW Scotland. It has an irregular coastline, and many of its lochs are rimmed by lofty, sheer precipices. The Cuillin Hills rise to more than 3,000 ft (910 m). Only a small part of the island is arable. Sheep and cattle raising, wool weaving, whisky distilling, and fishing are the chief industries. Diatomite is mined in the northeastern region. The climate is mild, and Skye is a resort despite its heavy rainfall; a bridge connecting the island to the mainland opened in 1995. Portree, on the east coast, is the leading town. At Dunvegan, on the west coast, is the castle of the Macleod clan. At the north end of the island are the ruins of Duntulm Castle, belonging to the rival clan, the Macdonalds. Gaelic is spoken. Skye has many associations with Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who took refuge there after his defeat at Culloden Moor in 1746. Flora Macdonald Macdonald, Flora, 1722–90, Scottish Jacobite heroine. She aided Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, to escape to France after the defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden Moor in 1746. ..... Click the link for more information. , who aided Charles's escape, is buried in Kilmuir, near Dunvegan. Skye a mountainous island off the NW coast of Scotland, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides: tourist centre. Chief town: Portree. Pop.: 9232 (2001). Area: 1735 sq. km (670 sq. miles)


Hydrargyrum is another name for which chemical element?

Hydrargyrum | Define Hydrargyrum at Dictionary.com hydrargyrum [hahy-drahr-jer-uh m] /haɪˈdrɑr dʒər əm/ Spell Expand 1555-1565 1555-65; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin hydrargyr(us) (< Greek hydrárgyros mercury, equivalent to hydr- hydr- 1 + árgyros silver) + -um, on model of aurum, etc. Related forms [hahy-drahr-jir-ik] /ˌhaɪ drɑrˈdʒɪr ɪk/ (Show IPA), adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary definitions for hydrargyrum Expand an obsolete name for mercury (sense 1) Derived Forms C16: from New Latin, from Latin hydrargyrus from Greek hydrarguros, from hydro- + arguros silver Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for hydrargyrum Expand n. "mercury, quicksilver," 1560s, from Latin hydrargyrus, from Greek hydrargyros, from hydr-, stem of hydor "water" (see water (n.1)) + argyros "silver" (see argent ). Hence the chemical abbreviation Hg for the element mercury. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


Guy Garvey is the lead vocalist of which award-winning Bury-based band?

Elbow frontman Guy Garvey 'drunkenly reveals title of new album' | Metro News Elbow frontman Guy Garvey ‘drunkenly reveals title of new album’ metrowebukmetro Thursday 23 Dec 2010 8:44 am Guy Garvey, the lead singer of rock band Elbow, claimed he was ‘in terrible trouble’ after drunkenly revealing the name of the band’s new album. Scolded: Elbow singer Guy Garvey ‘drunkenly’ revealed the name of the band’s new album (Pic: PA) Making an appearance on Marc Riley’s 6 Music show, the Bury-born frontman, 36, accidentally revealed that Elbow’s upcoming album will be entitled Build A Rocket, Boys! The album will be released in March, and is the follow up to the Mercury Award winning Seldom Seen Kid, released in 2008. Garvey admitted that he was berated by his record company after he let the title slip by accident. He told6 Music: ‘I’m in terrible trouble. I got drunk and announced on air the title of the album, under the influence of old mild Guinness.’ Elbow’s new album, Build A Rocket Boys! He also claimed that fans of the band would find out soon enough, anyway, and it wasn’t any use keeping it a secret much longer. ‘You can’t really keep secrets from Elbow fans for very long, anyway,’ he said. He added: ‘They’re an industrious bunch. They find things out.’ Garvey also took time to explain some of the central themes behind the much-anticipated album, with much of it to do with the area he grew up in. He said: ‘Because I’ve moved back to an old neighbourhood, where I spent my early to late teens, I’ve been remembering that period of my life in great detail. ‘I live on a street I used to play on when I was 14. That’s what the album is about – the years I spent here growing up. The difficulties of it and the great things about it, too.’ More


Name the unseeded tennis player who won the 2009 US Open in only her third tournament since coming out of retirement.

Flavia Pennetta And 5 Other Astonishing Grand Slam Champions Flavia Pennetta And 5 Other Astonishing Grand Slam Champions By Susie Arth | Sep 12, 2015 espnW Flavia Pennetta capped one of the most unlikely runs in women's tennis history on Saturday with a 7-6 (4), 6-2 win over Roberta Vinci to win the 2015 US Open, her first -- and apparently last -- Grand Slam title. Here's a look at five other Grand Slam champions that few saw coming. Jennifer Capriati, No. 12 seed, 2001 Australian Open AP Photo/Steve Holland She had been on the cover of Sports Illustrated at the age of 13, taken down Steffi Graf to win an Olympic gold medal at the age of 14, been the youngest player ever ranked in the Top 10, left the game, been arrested for marijuana possession, accused of shoplifting and entered rehab. And then, a 24-year-old Jennifer Capriati was finally a Grand Slam champion. Along the way Down Under, she took out nine-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles and defending champion Lindsay Davenport before beating top-seeded Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 in the final. ''I can't believe this is happening,'' Capriati said during the trophy presentation. ''There is so much to say. I don't know where to begin. Who would have thought I'd ever make it here after so much has happened? If you believe, dreams do come true.'' Capriati would go on to win two more major titles before retiring after the 2004 season and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. Maria Sharapova, No. 13 seed, 2004 Wimbledon Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Long before there was Sugarpova, there was a 17-year-old Russian who ended the Williams sisters' four-year reign at the All England Club -- in stunning and decisive fashion. Playing in just her seventh Grand Slam tournament and her first Grand Slam final, Maria Sharapova knocked off Ai Sugiyama in the quarterfinals and Lindsay Davenport in the semis before taking out two-time defending champion Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 in the final. With the win, Sharapova became the first Russian to win Wimbledon, the lowest seed to win the title since Wimbledon began seeding players in 1927 and the third-youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion ever. "It's always been my dream to come here and to win," she said. "It was never in my mind I would do it this year." Sharapova, currently ranked third in the world, has gone on to win four more majors and the career Grand Slam. Kim Clijsters, unseeded, 2009 US Open Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images Marion Bartoli , Venus Williams , Li Na , Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki . None of them could stop a 26-year-old unseeded Belgian -- and new mom. After taking two years off, Kim Clijsters , a former No. 1 and a former US Open champion, won her second Grand Slam title in just her third tournament since returning to the tour after giving birth. "It still seems so surreal," Clijsters said. "Because it wasn't in the plan. I wanted to come back here, get a feel for it, play a Grand Slam so I wouldn't have to come back next year and learn the new experiences all over." Instead, she defeated defending champion Serena Williams in a controversial semifinal -- think "foot fault" -- and topped Wozniacki in straight sets in the final. Clijsters would repeat as US Open champion in 2010. She retired after the 2012 season with 41 career titles, including four Grand Slams. Francesca Schiavone, No. 17 seed, 2010 French Open Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Italy's first Grand Slam women's singles champion pretty much came out of nowhere as well. A year before her breakthrough, at the 2009 French Open, Francesca Schiavone had been ranked 50th in the world and lost in the first round. At Roland Garros in 2010, the 29-year-old topped seeds Li Na, Caroline Wozniacki and Elena Dementieva en route to her first major final. Once there, in front of a box of family and friends wearing shirts that said "Nothing is Impossible," she beat Samantha Stosur 6-4, 7-6 (2) and became the oldest woman since 1969 to win her first Grand Slam championship. "This means that everybody has a chance," Schiavone said. "To b


In which town or city does the Rugby Union team Ospreys play its home games?

Pro12: Ospreys' Chris Gibbes criticises Treviso approach - BBC Sport BBC Sport Pro12: Ospreys' Chris Gibbes criticises Treviso approach By Nick Webb From the section Rugby Union Share this page Media playback is not supported on this device Ospreys 47-10 Treviso Ospreys forwards coach Chris Gibbes has criticised Pro12 bottom side Treviso after the Welsh team's 47-10 home win. Treviso have won only two of their 20 Pro12 matches in 2015-16 and Gibbes was unimpressed with their approach. "I don't think they've come to play positive rugby," said Gibbes. "I might get my hand slapped, but if you look at the amount of stoppages, ball-in-play time, even scrum platforms, I don't think they've turned up here ready to play a game." The Italian side lost their only specialist hooker Ornel Gega, who was carried off with a head injury after 38 minutes, while back-rower Dean Budd had to come on after 10 minutes for injured lock Jeff Montauriol. More from BBC Wales Sport Newcastle United v Swansea City Budd was subsequently sent off for two yellow cards while Robert Barbieri was also sin-binned as the Ospreys scored seven tries to one. "They've tried to muscle us, that hasn't quite worked, and they've resorted to trying to slow the game down - I don't think that's positive rugby," was Gibbes' verdict. The poor performances of Treviso and Zebre have led to some pundits questioning their places in the Pro12, but Gibbes added it was not for him to say whether they should be in or out of the competition. "From 55 minutes on (when the Ospreys scored their fifth try), I don't know what the spectators would have got out of that game," he said. "That performance was pleasing for the most part, We allowed them to get opportunities they should not have had, but we are pretty happy." New Zealander Chris Gibbes became Ospreys forwards coach in June, 2013 Ospreys' remaining games are against fellow top-six contenders Cardiff Blues at Principality Stadium on Judgement Day, 30 April, followed by hosting Ulster at Liberty Stadium on Saturday, 7 May. The Swansea-based team need to win both and hope that several of their rivals lose ground in the closing stages of the season, if they are qualify for the 2016-17 European Champions Cup. Failure would mean Ospreys not playing at that level in Europe for the first time. "I think at the end of the day we have just got to focus on us and winning continually," said Gibbes. Share this page


Which politician said in 2000, 'I know the human being and fish can co-exist peacefully.'?

Make the Pie Higher! : snopes.com Make the Pie Higher! Claim:   "Make the Pie Higher!" poem is composed of actual quotes from George W. Bush. Status:   True. Example:   [Collected on the Internet, 2002] MAKE THE PIE HIGHER I think we all agree, the past is over. This is still a dangerous world. It's a world of madmen and uncertainty and potential mental losses. Rarely is the question asked Is our children learning? Will the highways of the Internet become more few? How many hands have I shaked? They misunderestimate me. I am a pitbull on the pantleg of opportunity. I know that the human being and the fish can coexist. Families is where our nation finds hope, where our wings take dream. Put food on your family! Knock down the tollbooth! Vulcanize society! Make the pie higher! Make the pie higher! Origins:   We certainly didn't need to write a piece to inform the world that, like his father, President George W. Bush is not a strong public speaker. Particularly when speaking extemporaneously, he often uses words similar in sound but different in meaning to what he intends to say (e.g., "vulcanize" for "Balkanize") or uses incorrect forms of words (e.g., "resignate" for "resonate"), garbles familiar phrases by transposing words (e.g., "where wings take dream"), and makes a variety of grammatical mistakes (e.g., "how many hands have I shaked"). The point here was not to rehash the numerous lists of "Bushisms" to be found in a variety of media, but to perform a sort of investigative experiment into the accuracy of information transmission in the Internet age. A common phenomenon in the world of the printed word is that once a public figure — whether he be an athlete such a Yogi Berra, an entertainment figure such as Samuel Goldwyn, or a politician such as Dan Quayle — acquires a reputation for spouting malapropisms, people quickly begin to put words into his mouth. All sorts of humorous misuses of words and phrases that sound like something that person might have said are soon attributed to him as something he "really said"; newspapers run the erroneous quotes without verification and are later cited as documented proof of their veracity, thereby enshrining apocrypha as fact. Only when someone undertakes the chore of trying to track the quotes back to their sources are the misattributions discovered, usually far too late to dislodge them from the public consciousness. So, we thought we'd tackle a project to see whether the increased availability of information in the Internet age has had any effect on this phenomenon; whether quotes are less likely to be misattributed when nearly every utterance of a public figure as prominent as a presidential candidate is recorded and stored in one form or another. As a test example, we chose the "Make the Pie Higher!" piece reproduced above (generally credited to "Washington Post writer Richard Thompson," a satirist and illustrator who produces the "Richard's Poor Almanac" feature appearing in the Post's Sunday edition) and attempted to trace every statement listed therein to its source to determine how many of them were actually uttered by George W. Bush. Our standard was that in order to consider a statement to be a genuine "Bushism" we had to find at least one major newspaper article that quoted the actual words spoken (rather than paraphrasing them), included specific information about when and where the statement was made, and was printed within a few days of the event at which the statement was offered. In this statistically insignificant non-random sample of one, we found that yes, the accuracy of quote transmission was remarkably high: All but a couple of the items in this piece could be reliably traced back to the mouth of George W. "I think we all agree, the past is over." In March 2000, Texas governor George W. Bush locked up the Republican presidential nomination, beating out his chief rival, Senator John McCain of Arizona, in a rancorous primary campaign marked by personal attacks and charges of dirty tactics on the part of both sides. Two months later Senator McCain some


Name the Dubai tower officially opened in 2010 which is now the world's tallest building.

World's tallest building opens in Dubai with a new name - CSMonitor.com World's tallest building opens in Dubai with a new name The Burj Dubai (“Dubai Tower”) is now the Burj Khalifa, named after the president of Abu Dhabi. The 2,716-foot tower boasts the world's highest mosque and world's highest nightclub. By Carol Huang, Staff writer January 4, 2010 The skyline of Dubai shows the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, Monday. Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters View Caption of Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The world’s tallest skyscraper – boasting 1,000-plus luxury apartments and a hotel designed by Giorgio Armani – opened Monday evening at an awkward time for Dubai , which is suffering a massive real estate crash. Three weeks ago, the Arab city-state had to be bailed out again by wealthier neighboring emirate and rival, Abu Dhabi . The irony was highlighted by the unexpected last-minute name change from Burj Dubai (“Dubai Tower”) to Burj Khalifa. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan is the head of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates , which includes Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and five other emirates (or city-states). The renaming of Dubai’s iconic tower after its rival’s ruler was announced Monday night at the tower’s inauguration, which otherwise offered no sign of Dubai’s ongoing economic troubles . Photos of the Day Photos of the day 02/08 The opening had been timed to the fourth anniversary of the rule of Sheikh Mohammed, who has championed the iconic project and the breakneck development for which Dubai became famous. Certainly the Burj Khalifa is meant to outshine Dubai’s many superlative projects so far, including a self-proclaimed seven-star hotel. The Dubai Tower’s 160-stories reach 828 meters high (2,716 feet) – a height kept secret until the opening Monday night. The towering statistics, by contrast, have spilled across the media. It’s so tall that it’s visible from 60 miles away, reports say, and the temperature drops 6 degrees from base to peak. Winds at the top can reach 90 miles an hour. The highest floor offers views of Iran . Its elevators will travel the world’s longest distance. Its nightclub on the 143rd floor is the world’s highest; above it, on floor 158, the world’s highest mosque. Throughout the day, government-owned channel Dubai One interviewed a parade of people praising the Burj Khalifa and showed montages of Sheikh Mohammed illustrating his vision and generosity – as well as an apparent penchant for constructing new buildings. In one clip he urged 10,000 new housing units. In another, he sat down on a road to chat with a resident whose neighborhood had been damaged by rains and ask him what he needed. “My house needs repairs,” the man told him. “We won’t repair it,” Sheikh Mohammed told him. “We will build a new one.” Next up


PH Newby was the winner of the first what in 1969?

PH Newby - first winner of the Man Booker Prize in 1969 - The Book Show - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) PH Newby - first winner of the Man Booker Prize in 1969 Published: Friday 19 June 2009 10:19AM The Book Show is an archived program which is no longer broadcast


ANEMOI - Greek Gods of the Winds (Roman Venti) ANEMOI Translation Wind, Winds (anemos) Zephyrus the west-wind as spring, Greco-Roman mosaic from Antioch C2nd A.D., Virginia Museum of Fine Arts THE ANEMOI were the gods of the four winds--namely Boreas the North-Wind, Zephryos (Zephyrus) the West, Notos (Notus) the South, and Euros (Eurus) the East. Each of these was associated with a season--Boreas was the cold breath of winter, Zephyros the god of spring breezes, and Notos the god of summer rain-storms. The Winds were portrayed as either man-shaped, winged gods who lived together in a cavern on Mount Haimos (Haemus) in Thrake (Thrace), or as horse-shaped divinities stabled by Aiolos (Aeolus) Hippotades, "the Reiner of Horses", on the island of Aiolia and set out to graze on the shores of the earth-encircling River Okeanos (Oceanus). Early poets, such as Homer and Hesiod, drew a clear distinction between the four, relatively benign, seasonal Winds (Anemoi) and the destructive Storm-Winds ( Anemoi Thuellai ). The latter, spawned by the monster Typhoeus, were either housed in the caverns of Aiolos or guarded by the Hekatonkheires in the pits of Tartaros . Later authors blurred the distinction between the two. The female counterparts of the Anemoi were the Aellai Harpyiai (Harpies). Mated with the Winds they produced many swift, immortal horses. FAMILY OF THE ANEMOI [1.1] ASTRAIOS & EOS (Hesiod Theogony 378, Apollodorus 1.8, Hyginus Preface, Nonnus Dionysiaca 6.18 & 47.340) [1.2] EOS (Quintus Smyrnaeus 2.549) [1.3] ASTRAIOS (Ovid Metamorphoses 14.544) OFFSPRING [1.1] ZEPHYROS , BOREAS , NOTOS (Hesiod Theogony 378 & 869, Pindar Maiden Songs Frag 104) [1.2] ZEPHYROS , BOREAS (Homer Iliad 9.4 & 23.194) [1.3] ZEPHYROS , BOREAS , NOTOS , EUROS (Homer Odyssey 5.291, Quintus Smyrnaeus 12.189, Valerius Flaccus 1.574, Nonnus Dionysiaca 6.18) [1.4] ZEPHYROS , BOREAS , NOTOS , EUROS , KAIKIAS, APELIOTES, SKIRON, LIPS (Tower of the Winds in Athens) NAMES OF THE ANEMOI Eight Wind-Gods are depicted on the Tower of the Winds in Athens dating from the C1st B.C. Their names and attributes are:-- BOREAS The god of the North-Wind is depicted with shaggy hair and beard, with a billowing cloak and a conch shell in his hands. KAIKIAS (Caicias) The god of the North-East Wind is portrayed as a bearded man with a shield full of hail-stones. APELIOTES The god of the East Wind appears as a clean-shaven man, holding a cloak full of fruit and grain. EUROS (Eurus) The god of the South-East Wind who is sculpted as a bearded man holding a heavy cloak. NOTOS (Notus) The god of the South Wind pours water from a vase. LIPS The God of the South-West Wind is represented holding the stern of a ship. ZEPHYROS (Zephyrus) God of the West-Wind is depicted as a beardless youth scattering flowers from his mantle. SKIRON (Sciron) The god of the North-West is a bearded man tilting a cauldron, signifying the onset of winter. ENCYCLOPEDIA VENTI (Anemoi), the winds. They appear personified even in the Homeric poems, but at the same time they are conceived as ordinary phenomena of nature. The master and ruler of all the winds is Aeolus, who resides in the island Aeolia (Virg. Aen. i. 52, &c.; comp. Aeolus) ; but the other gods also, especially Zeus, exercise a power over them. (Hom. Il. xii. 281.) Homer mentions by name Boreas (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (south wind), and Zephyrus (west wind). When the funeral pile of Patroclus could not be made to burn, Achilles promised to offer sacrifices to the winds, and Iris accordingly hastening to them, found them feasting in the palace of Zephyrus in Thrace. Boreas and Zephyrus, at the invitation of Iris, forthwith hastened across the Thracian sea into Asia, to cause the fire to blaze. (Hom. Il. xxiii. 185, &c. ; comp. ii. 145, &c., v. 534, ix. 5, Od. v. 295.) Boreas and Zephyrus are usually mentioned together by Homer, just as Eurus and Notus. (Comp. Boreas and Zephyrus.) According to Hesiod (Theog. 378, &c., 869, &c.), the beneficial winds, Notus, Boreas, Argestes, and Zephyrus, were the sons of Astraeus and


Name the police officer who commanded the operation leading to the shooting of innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes and who has since been promoted to Deputy Assistant Commissioner.

Another cover-up of the police killing of Jean Charles de Menezes - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI)   Another cover-up of the police killing of Jean Charles de Menezes By   Julie Hyland 6 August 2007 The second report by the Independent Police Complaints Commission on the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes is yet another sordid episode in the cover-up of the brutal state execution of an innocent man. Jean Charles, a Brazilian, was shot at Stockwell underground station on July 22, 2005. The young electrician was on his way to work when he was surrounded by plainclothes armed police on a train and shot without warning, seven times in the head and once in the shoulder. In the immediate aftermath of his slaying, the police mounted a campaign of disinformation to back up their claim that de Menezes was a suicide bomber—connected with the failed plot the previous day, July 21. Reports claimed that he had been wearing bulky clothing to disguise a suicide belt, and that when challenged by police officers, had sought to evade arrest by jumping a ticket barrier at the station and running on to a train. This story was kept up, even after the police were fully aware that they had killed an entirely blameless man. Only later were police forced to admit that none of their accounts of the events leading up to de Menezes’s death were true. Jean Charles had been wearing light summer clothes, and had walked leisurely into the underground station—even stopping to buy a newspaper—unaware that he was being followed by armed police. It was not until he had boarded the train that de Menezes would have had any inkling of what was to befall him. Having taken his seat, he was suddenly seized by one plainclothes officer, whilst another proceeded to shoot directly into his head. A total of eleven bullets were fired, to the horror of other passengers. It subsequently emerged that de Menezes was the victim of a shoot-to-kill policy—Operation Kratos—secretly adopted by the police and the highest echelons of the government more than two years before. There was never any chance that the IPCC would reveal the truth of the events surrounding de Menezes’s death. Its earlier inquiry cleared the police officers involved in his shooting, and Police Commander Cressida Dick, who was in charge of Gold Command—the body responsible for identifying and pursuing de Menezes—has subsequently been promoted. To add insult to injury, the Metropolitan Police face only token charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for “failing to provide for the health, safety and welfare” of Jean Charles—which at the most will result in a paltry fine, to be borne by the taxpayer. The IPCC’s second investigation followed complaints by Jean Charles’s family over false claims circulated by police in the wake of his murder. Even this report has been subject to alteration following threats of legal action by the officers criticised. The IPCC makes clear that these claims were indeed fallacious. It finds that de Menezes “did not refuse to obey a challenge prior to being shot and was not wearing any clothing that could be classed as suspicious.” But it says these false reports were primarily the result of operational failures. The IPCC’s own 139-page report, however, disproves such assertions. It shows that less than five hours after Jean Charles was shot, leading Metropolitan police officers had “strong suspicions” that an innocent man had been killed. A wallet found on the deceased contained documents of the identity of de Menezes as a Brazilian national, which were consistent with names listed in his mobile phone, also recovered from the scene. At 3:30 p.m. that day, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Brian Paddick told the IPCC that he was informed by Chief Superintendent Stewart, “We’ve shot a Brazilian tourist.” At approximately the same time, following a meeting of Gold Command, a government liaison team officer told the Home Office, “There is a strong suspicion that the victim was not


Who deposed Richard II in 1399, succeeding him as King of England?

King Richard II | Britroyals Born: January 6, 1367 at Bordeaux, France Parents: Edward, the Black Prince, and Joan of Kent Relation to Elizabeth II: 16th great-granduncle House of: Plantagenet Ascended to the throne: June 22, 1377 aged 10 years Crowned: July 16, 1377 at Westminster Abbey Married: (1) Anne of Bohemia, (2) Isabella, nine year old daughter of Charles VI of France Children: None Died: February 14, 1400 at Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire (starved to death), aged 33 years, 1 month, and 8 days Buried at: Langley reburied Westminster Reigned for: 22 years, 7 months, and 23 days Succeeded by: his cousin Henry IV King of England from 1377, effectively from 1389, son of Edward the Black Prince. He reigned in conflict with Parliament; they executed some of his associates in 1388, and he executed some of the opposing barons in 1397, whereupon he made himself absolute. Two years later, forced to abdicate in favour of Henry IV, he was jailed and died. In 1381 Richard was faced with the Peasants' Revolt, a result of the imposition of the Poll Tax in 1380. The leader of the Revolt, Watt Tyler, was stabbed and killed at Smithfield by the Lord Mayor of London, fearing for the safety of the king. Richard's apparent courage in facing the mobs gathered at Mile End and Smithfield also contributed to the failure of the uprising. Richard was born in Bordeaux. He succeeded his grandfather Edward III when only ten, the government being in the hands of a council of regency. His fondness for favourites resulted in conflicts with Parliament, and in 1388 the baronial party, headed by the Duke of Gloucester, had many of his friends executed. Richard recovered control in 1389, and ruled moderately until 1397, when he had Gloucester murdered and his other leading opponents executed or banished, and assumed absolute power. In 1399 his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford (later Henry IV), returned from exile to lead a revolt; Richard II was deposed by Parliament and imprisoned in Pontefract Castle, where he died of starvation. King Richard II's Signature


Which religion has holy books called the Vedas?

BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Scripture Religions Scripture Last updated 2009-08-25 Hindus believe that the Vedas texts were received by scholars direct from God and passed on to the next generations by word of mouth. On this page The Vedas These are the most ancient religious texts which define truth for Hindus. They got their present form between 1200-200 BCE and were introduced to India by the Aryans. Hindus believe that the texts were received by scholars direct from God and passed on to the next generations by word of mouth. Vedic texts are sometimes called shruti, which means hearing. For hundreds, maybe even thousands of years, the texts were passed on orally. Contents of the Vedas The Vedas are made up of four compositions, and each veda in turn has four parts which are arranged chronologically. The Samhitas are the most ancient part of the Vedas, consisting of hymns of praise to God. The Brahmanas are rituals and prayers to guide the priests in their duties. The Aranyakas concern worship and meditation. The Upanishads consist of the mystical and philosophical teachings of Hinduism. The Samhitas Rig-Veda Samhita (c. 1200 BCE) is the oldest of the four vedas and consists of 1028 hymns praising the ancient gods. Yajur-Veda Samhita is used as a handbook by priests performing the vedic sacrifices. Sama-Veda Samhita consists of chants and tunes for singing at the sacrifices. Atharva-Veda Samhita (c. 900 BCE) preserves many traditions which pre-date the Aryan influence and consists of spells, charms and magical formulae. The Upanishads The Upanishads were so called because they were taught to those who sat down beside their teachers. (upa=near, ni=down, shad=sit). These texts developed from the Vedic tradition, but largely reshaped Hinduism by providing believers with philosophical knowledge. The major Upanishads were largely composed between 800-200 BCE and are partly prose, partly verse. Later Upanishads continued to be composed right down to the 16th century. Originally they were in oral form. The early Upanishads are concerned with understanding the sacrificial rites. Central to the Upanishads is the concept of brahman; the sacred power which informs reality. Whilst the priests (brahmins) had previously been the ones who, through ritual and sacrifice, had restricted access to the divine, now the knowledge of the universe was open to those of the high and middle castes willing to learn from a teacher. Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita, or "Song of the Lord" is part of the sixth book of the Mahabharata, the world's longest poem. The Bhagavad Gita © Composed between 500 BCE and 100 CE, the Mahabharata is an account of the wars of the house of Bharata. It is one of the most popular Hindu texts and is known as a smriti text (the remembered tradition). This is considered by some to be of less importance than shruti (the heard text, such as the Vedas). It has, nevertheless, an important place within the Hindu tradition. The Bhagavad Gita takes the form of a dialogue between prince Arjuna and Krishna , his charioteer. Arjuna is a warrior, about to join his brothers in a war between two branches of a royal family which would involve killing many of his friends and relatives. He wants to withdraw from the battle but Krishna teaches him that he, Arjuna, must do his duty in accordance with his class and he argues that death does not destroy the soul. Krishna points out that knowledge, work and devotion are all paths to salvation and that the central value in life is that of loyalty to God. The Ramayana Composed in the same period, the Ramayana is one of India's best known tales. It tells the story of Prince Rama who was sent into exile in the forest with his wife, Sita , and his brother, Lakshamana. Sita was abducted by the evil demon Ravana but ultimately rescued by Prince Rama with the help of the Monkey God, Hanuman. The story is written in 24,000 couplets. The symbolism of the story has been widely interpreted but basically is the story of good overcoming evil. Many people have said that it is a story about dharma or duty.


Who in 2002 was the youngest man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?

2002 Academy Awards® Winners Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Treasure Planet (2002) Actor: ADRIEN BRODY in "The Pianist," Nicolas Cage in "Adaptation.," Michael Caine in "The Quiet American," Daniel Day-Lewis         in "Gangs of New York," Jack Nicholson in "About         Schmidt" Actress: NICOLE KIDMAN in "The Hours," Salma Hayek in "Frida," Diane Lane in "Unfaithful," Julianne Moore in "Far         from Heaven," Renee Zellweger in "Chicago" Supporting Actor: CHRIS COOPER in "Adaptation.," Ed Harris in "The         Hours," Paul Newman in "Road to Perdition," John C. Reilly         in "Chicago," Christopher Walken in "Catch Me If You Can" Supporting Actress: CATHERINE ZETA-JONES in "Chicago," "Kathy Bates         in "About Schmidt," Julianne Moore in "The Hours," Queen         Latifah for "Chicago," Meryl Streep in "Adaptation." Director: ROMAN POLANSKI for "The Pianist," Rob Marshall for "Chicago," Martin Scorsese for "Gangs of New York," Stephen Daldry         for "The Hours," Pedro Almodovar for "Talk to         Her" This          was the first year that the Academy Awards ceremony          was broadcast in high-definition television. All five of the Best Picture nominees were released          in the last two weeks of 2002 (December 18 or after). All of          them were also set in the past. The most-nominated film of this year's Best Picture          competitors, Chicago, with thirteen nominations, was          also the Best Picture Oscar winner - and the film debut of          choreographer and first-time feature director Rob Marshall. Chicago became          the first musical to win the top honor since Oliver!           (1968) - 34 years earlier. It marked the second-consecutive year          that a live-action musical received a Best Picture nomination          (last year's nominee was Moulin Rouge (2001)) - after a long spell of non-recognition for the genre - since Fiddler           on the Roof (1971) and Cabaret (1972) were          nominated back-to-back. Chicago won six Oscars from its          thirteen nominations, mostly in minor categories: Best Picture,          Best Supporting Actress (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Best Sound,          Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, and Best Costume Design.          Its seven other nominations included three additional acting          nominations (Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best          Supporting Actor), Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay (Bill          Condon), Best Cinematography, and Best Original Song ("I          Move On"). [Chicago tied the record set by Mary           Poppins (1964) of 13 nominations for a musical. Chicago's           impressive nominations-total tied with seven other           films having the same honor: All            About Eve (1950) and Titanic (1997) each           had 14 nominations.] Chicago was a musical drama and a screen          adaptation of the hit, mid-70s Broadway musical Chicago from          John Kander and Fred Ebb, originally directed and choreographed          by Bob Fosse, and revived on Broadway in 1996. The sexy musical          extravaganza, based on a 1926 play by Chicago Tribune reporter          Maurine Dallas Watkins, told a tale of mid-1920s murderous          passion involving two cold-blooded, cell-block chorus girls          (Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones) who became rivals          for tabloid celebrity status and fame. The other four Best Picture nominees included: Roman Polanski's harrowing, semi-autobiographical,           dark WWII non-documentary tale, The Pianist (with           seven nominations and three wins including Best Director,           Best Acto


Actor Gary Webster took over as an eponymous character in which TV series of the 70s and 80s?

"Minder" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 18 out of 20 people found the following review useful: Quality from Manchester, England 9 April 2004 Minder is without doubt one of the greatest TV shows produced in Britian with a topnotch double act providing its heartbeat. Cole and Waterman work so well off each other that only repeated viewing can allow you to fully appreciate their chemistry. Cole's Arthur Daley is easily the best "Wheeler Dealer" ever created, anywhere on television. Although Del Boy in "Only Fools..." is carved from the same mould he shows signs of weakness through family commitments and links to friendship, where as Daley is 100% in it for himself, drooling at the mouth at the merest sight of money or personal profit. Waterman as Terry is perfectly legit in the role as he sympathetic hardman and the fact that he doesn't get lost under the giant shadow of Cole's tour de force is a testiment to Watermans skills as an actor. I'd advise anyone who isn't familiar with the show to hunt for the early episodes and enjoy what was a very gritty and real drama, where Terry is clearly the main man whilst, at that point, Arthur is secondary in the writers minds (Not that it deminishes his screen presence, just leaves you wanting more). Another important component to its success was its grand array of support players, from Dave the barman at everyones favourite watering hole, the Winchester, to dodgy geezers like Des the mechanic and the hilarious, bumbling Police who could never catch Arthur in the act. The show did lose some of its hard edge as it veered off towards a comedic element but it always remained true to the characters, and as such the characters became the central theme. Instead of getting embroiled in incidents, they BECAME the incidents. I can't say enough good words about this programme. I have every episode on tape and watch them all the time. The only thing that you can say is that they DEFINITELY don't make 'em as good as this anymore. Was the above review useful to you? 19 out of 22 people found the following review useful: Everyone Loved Arthur Daley And Terry McCann from England 16 December 2002 This was a superb show which ran for fifteen years from 1979-1994, perhaps one of the best ITV shows ever. George Cole played businessman Arthur Daley. Daley was an entrepreneur, of which Britain had many during the early 80's. Everything he got involved in was dodgy so he had to have a bodyguard with him-Terry McCann played by Dennis Waterman from The Sweeney. Each week, Daley would get involved in some dodgy scam and would usually require Terry to use his fists to get them out of a predicament. There was plenty of good old British humour throughout the series as McCann did whatever Arthur paid him to do. Arthur was a loveable old rogue who we all liked and we all loved seeing Terry knock out the bad guys. In the early 90's Waterman left the show and was replaced by Gary Webster who played Ray Daley, nephew of Arthur Daley. Totally different to Terry McCann, Ray was less inclined to use his fists but one way in which he was similar was that he always ended up doing Arthur's dirty work. The show became more comedic as it neared it's end in 1994. Minder provided 15 years of consistent entertainment, a spectacular feat when you consider the highs and lows some TV shows face throughout their runs. Minder is worth checking out and is available on video and DVD currently. Was the above review useful to you? 13 out of 13 people found the following review useful: George Cole and Dennis Waterman act superbly well as........ from Bristol, England 1 November 2000 Probably the best comedy/drama to ever come from ITV. Arthur Daley is an entrepreneur. If he can make money, Arthur's interested. Except that he's also the king of dodgy deals, which calls for him to have a bodyguard or a minder. His minder is Terry McCann. He's just out of prison and needs the work. The relationship between Terry and Arthur is sometimes strained to its limi


Which primates, whose name is derived from the Latin for 'spirits of the dead', are endemic to Madagascar and surrounding islands?

Dr. Giuseppe MAZZA Journalist - Scientific photographer > Primates English translation by Mario Beltramini     The gorilla was discovered in 1835 only © Giuseppe Mazza The order of the Primates, eutherian mammals, placentate (from the Latin "Primates" or "Primus": the best), forms one of the animal orders more complicated, debated and controversial, on which the biologists have discussed and still are ardently discussing since more than 150 years. Such complexity of study comes from a sort of reverence the students had, mainly in the past, for these animals and which is still persisting, at least partly, for various reasons. This mainly because, till the second half of the twentieth century, they were considered as our direct progenitors, whilst nowadays, as we shall see, the zoological scientific community sees them rather as our cousins: species with which we share a common anthropoid progenitor. A forefather from which both descend and whose existence, even if specific fossil skeletons have not yet been discovered, seems to be almost certain after complex phylogenetic analyses. The study of these animals is somewhat recent if compared with that of other orders. We must think that the first specimens of Western Gorilla ( Gorilla gorilla ), were discovered in the tropical forests of the Congolese highlands and on the mountains close to the Niger river, only in 1835, during the continuous expeditions and explorations of the zoological biologists in the continent of Africa, which till the first half of the nineteenth century, was indicated on the maps under the name of “Hic sunt leones” (from Latin: here are the lions), seen that the ( Panthera leo ) was representing the main faunal characteristic, as it had been the first time that such a big, ferocious and dangerous feline had been discovered. Obviously, both African flora and fauna, but also those of Asia and Americas, in the following years, would have revealed, and still do, thousands of curious and scientifically original species to the biologists’ eyes, thus enriching the kaleidoscopic world of Botany and Zoology. Indeed, the sensibility and attention paid to the study of these animals by the zoologist biologists, was at first attracted by the exposition made by the English biologist Charles Darwin about the theory on the Origin of Species, published in “On the Origin of Species, by means Natural Selection, or the preservation of favoured Races in the struggle of Life” on 1859, theory which was proposed, almost at the same time, also by another English biologist, Alfred Russel Wallace. The two scientists had reached the same conclusions, independently, after working in different geographic areas of the terrestrial globe: C. Darwin in the Galapagos, in the Pacific Ocean, whilst A.R. Wallace was in Indonesia and in the Indian Ocean. Other two books by Darwin followed this first opus, “The variation of animals and plants under domestication” in 1868 and “The Descent of Man and selection in relation to Sex”, published in 1871. In all the three books Darwin declared (thing on which he much meditated and hesitated as, when doing so, he would have caused the rage of the so much powerful by that time, ecclesiastical world) that “the human being and all the races in which he subdivides, were to be considered as direct descendants of the monkeys”, that is of the primates, like, for instance, the Chimpanzee ( Pan troglodytes ). As expected, the publication of this theory arose the rage of the Christian-catholic world and of the Anglican one, to such a point that Charles Darwin was accused of heresy and was put on trial, in which he had to demonstrate the correctness of such arrogant theses which were going against the creationist theory, supported by the Church, as written in the Bible, after which, synthetically: “the human being has been created in God’s own image and likeness”. From this, for transitive property and following the Darwinian thought, it was deducted that either God was a monkey, or that his “opera magna”, the human being, around whom were rotating all ot


Who chaired the 2003-4 Inquiry into the suspicious death of MOD scientist. Dr David Kelly?

Revisiting the case of Dr. David Kelly, page 1 Revisiting the case of Dr. David Kelly page: 1 Revisiting the case of Dr. David Kelly   Hey all, Over the last couple of months now I've been largely absent from reading and posting on ATS, this due to being pretty busy in real life with personal issues, constant work and so on. But, due to an injury relatively recently I've suddenly had a bit more time to come online again and read up on some of my favourite alternative topics. As well as visiting, I want to try and contribute a couple more threads like I used to on these very same topics as well, something I admittedly missed doing quite a lot - Thus insert this new thread right here of course.. Writing up and posting new threads always was an enjoyable thing for me after all, and I always enjoyed looking into the kind of subjects that I felt like we aren't ever really supposed to know anything about. And In this thread the chosen topic of discussion courtesy of myself involves a rather popular case right here in the UK, although a story that has died down quite a lot in recent times. It's the case of Dr. David Kelly, one of the most well known experts on Biological warfare worldwide, someone who also served as a United Nations inspector in Iraq during the 90's, and his still very mysterious and suspicious death on the 17th or 18th of July, 2003, now not so far away from Its 10 year anniversary. David Kelly, as well as being a name more people in the UK should undoubtedly recognize, is also a name I’m certain most here on ATS will be more than familiar with to at least some degree, and this case is one I want to revisit for this wonderful community too. There has after all been a fair few threads posted on this individual in the past (a list of which is posted towards the bottom of this thread), some quite popular some not so much. But many of them present nonetheless. To me personally, his case is, as I've hinted at already, nothing short of a fascinating one, and I say that purely from the perspective of someone who refers to themselves as a conspiracy theorist, and as someone who wants to find the truth in all things. This thread here is my own personal look and interpretation of the life and death of this quiet, reserved man who did his job well, and who was caught inadvertently in an impossible position between two great public forces. A man who we’re led to believe died as a result of his own actions, but one who was very possibly murdered right in front of our very own eyes. This is my thread revisiting the case of Dr. David Kelly, a story I hope to re-ignite on ATS and one which certainly deserves as much in my opinion. Thanks for your time and I do hope you continue reading. edit on 3-12-2012 by Rising Against because: (no reason given) The Beginning of the End of D.C. Kelly   Dr. David Christopher Kelly, born on the 14th of May 1944, was born in Rhondda,Wales. He eventually became one of the world's leading experts on biological warfare, as we know, joining the Ministry of Defense (MOD) in 1984. And during the 90’s he even served as one of the top United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq. On the 17th of July, 2003, however everything changed as Kelly was dead through means we've never been able to fully establish and by the next morning on the 18th, he was found a mere couple of miles away from his home in Oxfordshire. He was found by two volunteer searchers on Harringdown hill, a popular spot he visited often for his walks in fact. His wife had reported him missing around midnight the previous day and he was found the following morning a short while after 9am. The verdict was that Kelly had committed suicide by cutting his left wrist with a garden knife and he's also said to have ingested a maximum amount of 29 painkillers and co-proxamol drugs as well, of which he obtained through unclear means. The slit wrist was the official cause of death. But the question remains - Why would he kill himself? What was the reasoning, the motive and so on? He was after all an unlikely candidate for such an act, having no previ


Which daily newspaper is owned by the Scott Trust?

Who owns the UK newspapers and who do they want you to vote for? | According to  the data , ‘research finds 95% of tabloid’s editorials in runup to election have been anti-Labour, with most of those directly vilifying the Labour leader ‘ Despite this, the two main parties are neck and neck in the polls . Of course things can always change on election day but the campaign against Labour hasn’t reduced Labour’s support – nor increased support for the Conservatives. All of the newspapers have now declared their political allegiances. It is interesting to look at who owns the UK’s mainstream press and to consider what interests their political affiliation might reflect. (All biographical and business information provided by Wikipedia) The Independent – backed a Conservative/Lib Dem coalition Owned by Evgeny Levedev via Independent Print Limited (he also owns Evening Standard Ltd.)  ‘Evgeny Lebedev (born 8 May 1980) is the Russian-born British chairman and owner of Evening Standard Ltd, the publisher of the Evening Standard, which he bought in January 2009 and of Independent Print Ltd, publisher of the Independent, the i and the Independent on Sunday, which he bought in March 2010.’ The Daily Mail – backed Conservative/Lib Dem Owned by Viscount Rothemere via DMG Media ‘DMG Media, formerly Associated Newspapers, is a national newspaper and website publisher in the UK. It is a subsidiary of DMGT. The group was established in 1905 and is currently based at Northcliffe House in Kensington. DMG Media is a leading multi-channel consumer media company which is home to some of the UK’s most popular brands, including the Daily Mail, MailOnline, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, Wowcher, Jobsite and Jobrapido. Harold Jonathan Esmond Vere Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere (born 3 December 1967) is a British viscount and inheritor of a newspaper and media empire founded by his great-grandfather Harold Sidney Harmsworth.’ The Telegraph – backed the Conservatives Owned by The Barclay Brothers via The Telegraph Media Group ‘The Telegraph Media Group (previously the Telegraph Group) is the proprietor of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph. It is a subsidiary of Press Holdings. David and Frederick Barclay acquired the group in July 2004, after months of intense bidding and lawsuits, from Hollinger Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the newspaper group controlled by the Canadian-born British businessman Conrad Black.’ The Sun, The Times – both backed The Conservatives Owned by Rupert Murdoch via News Corps UK  ‘News Corp UK & Ireland Limited (trading as News UK, formerly News International and NI Group), is a British-based American-owned newspaper publisher, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the American mass media conglomerate News Corp. It is the current publisher of The Times, The Sunday Times and The Sun newspapers and its former publications include the Today, News of the World and The London Paper newspapers. Until June 2002, it was called News International plc. On 31 May 2011 the company name was changed from News International Limited to NI Group Limited, and on 26 June 2013 to News UK.’ The Guardian – backed Labour Owned by the Scott Trust Limited ‘Guardian Media Group plc (often referred to as GMG) is a British mass media company owning various media operations including The Guardian and The Observer. The group is wholly owned by Scott Trust Limited, which exists to secure the financial and editorial independence of The Guardian in perpetuity. The Scott Trust Limited is the British company that owns Guardian Media Group and thus The Guardian and The Observer as well as various other media businesses in the UK. In 2008 it replaced the now-defunct Scott Trust, which had owned the Guardian since 1936. The Trust is responsible for appointing the editor of The Guardian (and those of the group’s other main newspapers) but apart from enjoining them to continue the paper’s editorial policy on “the same lines and in the same spirit as heretofore”, has a policy of not interfering in their decisions. This arrangement tends to give editors a


Which parliamentary constituency does Jack Straw represent?

'Cash for access' scandal: Jack Straw called MPs in previous sting 'stupid for being suckered in' | The Independent 'Cash for access' scandal: Jack Straw called MPs in previous sting 'stupid for being suckered in' He and Sir Malcolm Rifkind have denied any wrongdoing after meetings with fake company Monday 23 February 2015 08:52 BST Click to follow Indy Politics According to reports, the UK Labour Party has suspended Jack Straw, left, and Sir Malcolm Rifkind, right, over corruption allegations in a 'cash for access' scandal Getty Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Jack Straw have dismissed allegations of wrongdoing in a new “cash for access” scandal involving the two former foreign secretaries. Both MPs were filmed appearing to offer to use their positions to benefit a fictitious a Hong Kong-based communications agency called PMR for thousands of pounds in an undercover report by the Daily Telegraph and Channel 4’s Dispatches. Radio 4’s Today programme played Mr Straw a clip of him speaking about a previous “cash for access” row in 2010, when he lambasted fellow Labour MPs caught in another sting. He said they demonstrated “stupidity” by “allowing themselves to be suckered in a sting like this”. Dispatches also carried out the almost identical undercover report where MPs met with journalists claiming to represent an American lobbying company. “(It) does indeed bring the Parliamentary Labour Party as well as Parliament into disrepute,” he added. “(MPs appear to be) more interested in making money than properly representing their constituents.” Jack straw was also filmed in the sting (Channel 4 Dispatches / Telegraph) Mr Straw did not comment on his former statements but repeatedly emphasised that the meeting he had with undercover reporters related to possible work after he leaves Parliament in May and not while he is still an MP. “I very much regret the fact that I ever saw these people,” he said. Read more 2010: Sting ruins Labour MPs' peerage chances “Yes, I’m interested in earning money but what I’m more interested in is doing things that will engage my brain.” Mr Straw, who has been the Labour MP for Blackburn since 1979, has held positions including Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Justice Secretary. He told Radio 4 he was “scrupulous” in observing all Parliamentary rules but had referred himself to the Commissioner for Standards “because of the way this appears” Sir Malcolm also appeared on Today, dismissing the allegations as “unfounded” and vowing to fight them “with all my strength”. The senior Conservative, who chairs the parliamentary committee which oversees Britain's intelligence agencies, allegedly claimed that he could arrange “useful access” to every British ambassador in the world because of his status. He repeated his refusal to stand down on Today, adding: “None of the matters are remotely to do with intelligence or security.” A Labour Party spokesperson said: “We have seen the disturbing allegations against Jack Straw in the Daily Telegraph. The chief whip has spoken to Jack Straw. "He has agreed to refer himself to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and in the meantime he has agreed the best course of action is to suspend himself from the parliamentary Labour Party." In pictures: Not-so virtuous MPs In pictures: Not-so virtuous MPs 1/17 Lord Hanningfield Lord Hanningfield claimed more than £3,000 in a month by regularly 'clocking in' to the House of Lords to claim his £300 daily attendance allowance. The former Conservative leader of Essex Council was also convicted in May 2011 for fiddling his expenses. PA 2/17 Denis MacShane The disgraced former Labour minister was jailed for six months at the Old Bailey in July 2013 after admitting making bogus expense claims amounting to nearly £13,000. PA 3/17 Maria Miller Although she was cleared of making false expenses claims, Maria Miller was ordered to pay back £5,000 in overclaimed taxpayer-funded expenses on her second home. Mrs Miller’s apology in the Commons lasting just over half a minute was widely viewed as grudgin