Who played Harry in When Harry Met Sally?

When Harry Met Sally, Remembered by Alice -- Vulture Print Share Actress and writer Lisa Jane Persky played Alice, the married redhead who counsels Sally (Meg Ryan) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), in When Harry Met Sally. On the occasion of the film's 25th anniversary, she agreed to share some thoughts with Vulture. I just watched When Harry Met Sally for the first time since the premiere. I’m very excited about it, as much as I was when it opened. I tend not to watch things I’m in again for a loooong time. It’s always easier to be objective about and more forgiving of myself after at least a decade — but in this case, only a few months before shooting the film, my best friend (a man, no less) had shuffled off this mortal coil quite unexpectedly. It was my first time in New York without him, and it was a big adjustment; I assumed that revisiting the film might unearth a host of unwanted feelings. Anyway, I watched it, and I’m fine. In fact, I’m delighted that I did, because: Hell yes, the film holds up. People have actually asked me that: “Do you think it holds up?” And I ask them: Does love hold up? It’s timeless. Hope is where we live, most of us. And When Harry Met Sally is a very hopeful movie, in spite of all the dark questions and generalizations and brooding and Ira. The "Happily Married One" I played Alice, Sally’s other best friend, the married one. I’d worked with Rob Reiner on The Sure Thing , which is how I found myself with the role in “Harry, This Is Sally.” (That was its title at the time. Does that sound like a hit?) It was an honor to have been offered it without an audition, and an honor to work with Rob again. He has one of the best laughs in all of show business: almost completely silent, but with a touch of audible air coming from his nose. That’s the face you most want to see beside the camera at the end of a scene. Because I hadn’t auditioned, I felt much more pressure to be absolutely Alice. Alice was described only as “the happily married one.” (I wanted to be that character in real life, too, but I had no idea what “happily married” was. I had to work on it — and that never ends.) “Happily married” people always appear to have some secret they’re not sharing with singles, and sometimes it’s just hard for unmarried people to be around them. Alice knows that. She’s an Upper West Side mom — reined in a bit, more cautious about what she says than Carrie Fisher’s Marie. She’s worried about Sally being lonely, and she doesn’t want her to fall off the market, even if it means having a starter marriage: “At least you could say you were married.” It’s an odd assumption that we humans make, that everyone wants the same things in life, or that they should, or even that everyone wants to be happy. Baby Fish-Mouth My first day on set — and this may have been the first day of principal photography, I’m not sure — we shot what has come to be known as the "baby fish-mouth" scene. The characters are all playing Pictionary, or something close; Sally is drawing a possibly puckered mouth for the clue "baby talk." We improvised our way into the scene and were shouting made-up answers when Bruno Kirby hurled his three magic words: Baby. Fish. Mouth. It was like the heavens opened up to receive us. As tremendous as Billy and Meg and Carrie are in the film — and they are the greatest of great, just perfect— when Bruno appears, onscreen movie-happiness amps up to the proverbial 11. He had an authority that carried him and everyone else to a greater level in their work. He is more than missed — as is Nora Ephron, the sharpest knife in our drawer. (Almost) Meeting Lauren Bacall, and Other Adventures While filming, Billy Crystal, Bruno, and I were all installed at the Essex House on Central Park South. One early evening after work, Bruno came by to invite me to have dinner with him and Billy in Billy’s room. For the next few nights, we ordered Chinese food from around the corner while keeping at least three of our six eyes trained on NBC’s broadcast of the World Series. (Yes, rooting for the Dodgers; it was Orel Hershiser’s yea


As in the dish Chilli Con Carne, what is the translation of the word Carne? Sauce, Rice or Meat?

How to cook perfect chilli con carne | Life and style | The Guardian How to cook the perfect ... How to cook perfect chilli con carne Does the British version of chilli con carne have its own merits, or is it an affront to one of the American southwest's proudest pieces of culinary heritages? Felicity's perfect chilli con carne. Photograph: Felicity Cloake for the Guardian Share on Messenger Close Chilli is one of a select coterie of dishes we've really taken to our greedy hearts in this country, even going so far as to honour it with a full culinary makeover (see also spag bol , guacamole and green curry ). In these islands, "chilli con carney" (which always makes me think of those ineffably cool, invariably grizzled men who operated the Waltzers of my youth) is traditionally served bursting out of microwaved baked potatoes, or in a neat pile atop a ring of basmati rice, like so much minced meat curry. Kidney beans and copious amounts of cayenne obligatory. So far, so – well, delicious. It wasn't until I visited the States that I realised that we'd given this iconic south-western dish the full British lasagne and chips treatment – chilli has a proud heritage in that part of the world, and it doesn't often involve a jar endorsed by Loyd Grossman. The International Chili Society , an organisation devoted to the "promotion, development and improving of the preparation and appreciation of true chilli", observes that ever since "the second person on earth mixed some chile peppers with meat and cooked them, the great chilli debate was on … the desire to brew up the best bowl of chilli in the world is exactly that old". Although, as they generously allow, the combination of meat and peppers is almost as old as cooking itself, the ICS's official history of chilli credits the emergence of the modern bowl of "red" to southwestern cattle drivers, who subsisted on the raw ingredients they found along the trail. (Those ingredients, you may well observe, are unlikely to have included cardamom pods, or Marmite or any of the other strange things we do to chilli in this country.) The original Cowboy chilli. Photograph: Felicity Cloake for the Guardian Although striving for "authenticity" with a chilli con carne strikes me as an outrageous betrayal of its rough and ready, mestizo roots, I decide my quest really ought to start with the most basic, stripped-back version of the dish, as might feasibly have been knocked up by generations of cowboys under the stars, and as told to the luminaries of the International Chili Society by a few "old-timers" at a "Texican" bar in Marfa, Texas. The freshly-killed beef would have been tough, so I use chuck steak, cut up "into pieces about the size of a pecan". It goes into the pot along with suet, salt and "the same amount of wild onions, garlic, oregano and chiles as meat". (In the absence of any wild onions in north London, I use large salad onions.) This is then cooked until the meat "is as tender as you think it's going to get". It's a recipe simpler than any to grace a jar of sauce, so I'm not expecting much from it, but, although the dish is utterly unlike anything I'd recognise as chili, after two hours, the combination of slightly caramelised beef, chilli, and blackened onions is undeniably delicious on a warm corn tortilla. Those cowboys sure knew what they were doing. The Chilli Queens Chilli Queen chilli. Photograph: Felicity Cloake for the Guardian Interesting as this diversion into American history has been, the chilli I seek seems to have arrived on the scene somewhat later, in the company of the Chilli Queens of San Antonio – Mexican women who sold homemade, highly spiced stews from carts "to a cadre of customers who rode in from all over the prairies to singe their tonsils". The cut and thrust of competition between the queens was, the ICS suggests, the making of the dish, as each strove to outdo the others in attracting the hungry punters. The queens are no more, but the Institute of Texan Cultures has published one of their recipes, "slightly adapted for shopping convenience". I flou


What was Kenny Rogers first solo number one single in the UK?

Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs By Sterling Whitaker August 18, 2016 11:28 AM REDDIT Paul Hawthorne, Getty Images Kenny Rogers ‘ songs are timeless. The country superstar has always had a knack for recording strong, well-written material that stands up well over time, which has helped him build a career as one of the most consistent hitmakers of his generation. From his early successes fronting the country rock group the First Edition to his later smash success as a solo artist, Rogers has wandered around stylistically over the decades — but his best songs have always boiled down to telling a great story in a way that relates to people. Along with Rogers’ signature vocal delivery, those are the hallmarks of all of the tracks in our list of the Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs. 10 From: ‘They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To’ (1986)     Rogers was beginning to slip on the charts when he released They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To. The album was an unabashed crossover into more pop territory, and coming as it did at the dawn of the New Traditionalist movement, it did not fare as well as some of Rogers’ previous efforts. But its second single, the poignant “Twenty Years Ago,” rose to No. 2 on the charts on the strength of its universal refrain: “Life was so much easier 20 years ago.” From: ‘She Rides Wild Horses’ (1999)     Rogers pulled off a later-in-life career resurrection with “Buy Me a Rose.” He drafted Billy Dean and Alison Krauss to perform backing vocals on the track, which tells the story of a man who’s been trying to impress his wife with material possessions, only to find that it’s simple, loving gestures from him that she really values. That timeless message took the song all the way to No. 1 in 1999, a dozen years after Rogers had last visited the top of the charts.     After years of toiling in various groups, to varying degrees of success and failure, Rogers was fast becoming a huge solo star by the time he released his third solo album. Its title song and lead single was a classic cheating song about a clandestine couple who are “daytime friends and nighttime lovers,” despite the fact that he is her husband’s best friend. The song became Rogers’ second No. 1 hit, earning a spot in the Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs.     Rogers went from stardom to superstardom with his 1978 album The Gambler. The second consecutive No. 1 country single from the album, “She Believes in Me” tells the plaintive story of a struggling musician whose love has stood by him through all his tribulations. The track’s soaring melody and lush arrangement made it a perfect crossover vehicle, also reaching No. 5 in Billboard‘s Hot 100 and No. 1 in the adult contemporary charts.     “Sweet Music Man” is a rarity among Rogers’ hits in that he wrote it himself. The singer sat by singer Jessi Colter on a plane flight, and her laments about the trials she was going through with her husband, Waylon Jennings , inspired Rogers to write the story of a fading singer trying to hold onto glory. Ironically, Jennings himself was among the singers who later covered the song, but Rogers’ is the definitive version, reaching No. 9 in Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles. “Islands in the Stream” (with Dolly Parton) From: ‘Eyes That See in the Dark’ (1983)     Few country stars have re-invented themselves as often, or as successfully, as Rogers. This 1983 multi-format smash was a case in point: Written by the Bee Gees, its pop style was a dramatic departure from his previous efforts. Recorded as a duet with Parton , the song became a No. 1 hit in the country, pop and adult contemporary formats in the U.S., and reached No. 1 in many other markets around the world, making it a must for any list of the Top 10 Kenny Rogers Songs.     Rogers was at the peak of his career when “Coward of the County” was released in 1979. The song tells the story of a young man whose father spent much of his life in prison, and makes his son swear he will not follow in his footsteps. His pledge not to engage in violence earns him a reputation for cowardice, until he single


In The Twelve Days Of Christmas, how many ladies dancing were there?

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Who had a minor hit in 1986 with the song Santa Claus Is On The Dole?

Spitting Image —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm genius Spitting Image was a satirical puppet show that ran on the United Kingdom's ITV television network from 1984 to 1996. The programme was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central. In 1986, the Spitting Image puppets had a number one hit in the UK charts with The Chicken Song. Other songs released by Spitting Image were I've Never Met A Nice South African (which was on the B-Side of The Chicken Song and was a savage indictment of the apartheid-ridden… read more


Who famously sang Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas in the film Meet Me In St Louis?

JUDY GARLAND: 'MEET ME IN ST LOUIS'. 'HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS' WITH SNOWMAN CLIP. - YouTube JUDY GARLAND: 'MEET ME IN ST LOUIS'. 'HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS' WITH SNOWMAN CLIP. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 11, 2009 Judy began work on 'Meet Me in St. Louis' when she was 21 years old. It was during the filming of this movie that she became romantically involved with Vincente Minnelli. The movie was completed in April 1944, and released in St. Louis on November 22, 1944. It broke box-office records all over the country as not only Judy's greatest hit to date, but MGM's top money maker, second only to Gone with the Wind. Margaret O'Brien won an Oscar for her portrayal of Tootie, and 'The Trolley Song' was nominated for Best Song Academy Award. 'Meet Me in St. Louis' is one of the most beloved musicals ever made, and considered to be one of the best. Judy initially wanted nothing to do with 'Meet Me in St. Louis' because she was finally being given some adult roles, and she was concerned about being cast as a seventeen-year-old. Mayer was insistent, and Minnelli eventually convinced her to play the part. After she began working on the project, she became enchanted with the story and came to love it. Courtesy of: http://www.jgdb.com/stlouis.htm The original lyrics for 'Have Yourself A Merry little Christmas' ,written by Hugh Martin, were considered by many, including Judy, to be too depressing. Although Martin resisted at first, he made the changes to the song ... & it is what we have today as a great American classic Christmas song. Original lyrics: Have yourself a merry little Christmas, it may be your last, Next year we may all be living in the past Have yourself a merry little Christmas, pop that champagne cork, Next year we will all be living in New York. No good times like the olden days, happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who were dear to us, will be near to us no more. But at least we all will be together, if the Fates allow, From now on we'll have to muddle through somehow. So have yourself a merry little Christmas now. I think we all understand why Judy wanted it changed: Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light Next year all our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the yule-tide gay Next year all our troubles will be miles away Once again as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Will be near to us once more Someday soon, we all will be together If the Fates allow Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow So have yourself a merry little Christmas now. *No copyright infringement intended*


When you first took my hand on a cold christmas eve you promised me Broadway was waiting for me is a lyric from which Christmas song?

THE POGUES LYRICS - Fairytale Of New York "Fairytale Of New York" lyrics THE POGUES LYRICS It was Christmas Eve babe In the drunk tank An old man said to me, Won't see another one And then he sang a song The Rare Old Mountain Dew I turned my face away And dreamed about you Got on a lucky one Came in eighteen to one I've got a feeling This year's for me and you So happy Christmas I can see a better time When all our dreams come true They've got cars They've got rivers of gold But the wind goes right through you It's no place for the old When you first took my hand On a cold Christmas Eve You promised me Broadway was waiting for me You were handsome Queen of New York City When the band finished playing They howled out for more Sinatra was swinging All the drunks they were singing We kissed on the corner Then danced through the night The boys of the NYPD choir Were singing 'Galway Bay' And the bells are ringing Out for Christmas day


For which 1990 invention was Tim Berners-Lee awarded the first Millenium Technology Prize in April 2004?

Cover Pages: W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Millennium Technology Prize. News: Cover Stories W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Millennium Technology Prize. An announcement from the Finnish Technology Award Foundation describes the selection of Tim Berners-Lee by unanimous vote of the International Award Selection Committee as recipient of the first Millennium Technology Prize. A graduate of Oxford University, England, Tim Berners-Lee "holds the 3Com Founders chair at the Laboratory for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He directs the World Wide Web Consortium, an open forum of companies and organizations with the mission to lead the Web to its full potential." The Finnish Millennium Technology Prize is awarded every other year for innovation based on scientific research in any of four disciplines: Health Care and Life Sciences, Communications and Information, New Materials and Processes, and Energy and the Environment. It is a technology award granted "for outstanding technological achievements that directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development." Berners-Lee was selected for the Millennium Technology Prize 2004 from a group of 78 nominees representing twenty-two countries and four continents. The Award Ceremony will be held on June 15, 2004 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Ms Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland and Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize, has been invited to present the Prize, which carries a value of one million euros. About The Millennium Technology Prize and Finnish Technology Award Foundation The Finnish Millennium Technology Prize is the world's biggest technology award, given "for outstanding technological achievements that directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development. The Prize is intended to stimulate further achievements by the Award Winner(s) and other visionaries. For this reason it is normally awarded for specific innovations made during the preceding ten years. The Prize will not be awarded for cumulative accomplishments over a lifetime career, or for achievements already rewarded in international forums. The Prize is awarded either to an individual or to a research team. It may be shared by a maximum of three individuals who were not members of the same team, if the Award Selection Committee judges that they have each made a critical scientific or technological contribution of essentially equal merit to the success of the innovation... Rationale for the Millennium Technology Prize was given by Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen, speaker of the Finnish parliament, at the founding ceremony in November 2002: 'The Millennium Prize is needed because Finland today is ranked No. 1 in technology and we benefit so much from world markets in high technology so that we owe this to the world, to science, to those who make a contribution to creating prosperity through high technology, that we establish this Millennium Prize'... The Finnish Technology Award Foundation is an independent fund established in 2002 by eight Finnish organisations that support technological development and innovation. Its mission is to promote scientific research that aims to enhance the quality of life through new technology. We also seek to encourage networking and international cooperation on this field. This vision enjoys wide support in Finland, including that of the President of the Republic, Tarja Halonen. The Board of the Foundation consists of the representatives of its eight founding members, the Academy of Finland and National Technology Agency of Finland. The funding is provided by the public and private sectors in partnership..." [adapted from the prize description and Award Foundation overview ] Millennium Technology Conference 2004 "The Millennium Technology Conference provides an international forum for interaction between decision makers, leaders of opinion, scien


Which controversial documentary film won the Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2004?

Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or - May 22, 2004 - HISTORY.com Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or Share this: Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or Author Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 2004, Michael Moore’s documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11 beats out 18 other films to win the coveted Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It became the first documentary to triumph at Cannes since The Silent World, co-directed by Jacques Cousteau and Louis Malle, won the Palme d’Or in 1956. The director Quentin Tarantino, president of the Cannes jury, announced the winner in front of an appreciative crowd at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. The previous week, an audience in that same theater gave the film a standing ovation after its screening. It was a surprise win, not least because the Cannes festival had historically shunned documentaries. Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Silent World were two of only three nonfiction films to be allowed in competition in more than five decades. Moore’s film was a fierce critique of the foreign policy decisions made by the presidential administration of George W. Bush, principally its response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and its decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld came under the harshest fire from Moore, who had caused a stir the previous year for his anti-war comments during his acceptance of the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for Bowling for Columbine. Miramax Films, the production company that financed Fahrenheit 9/11, was originally set to distribute the film, until its parent company, Walt Disney, blocked it from doing so. The ensuing controversy reportedly led to the 2005 split between Disney and Miramax founders Harvey and Bob Weinstein. When it was eventually distributed by Lion’s Gate, Fahrenheit 9/11 earned some $119 million at the U.S. box office. Related Videos


In March 2004, Piers Morgan resigned as the editor of which newspaper after publishing fake photographs of Iraqi prisoners being abused?

Piers Morgan - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Piers Morgan Piers Morgan at the PaleyFest 2013 panel for The Newsroom Born (deceased) Gabrielle Georgina Sybille (née Oliver) Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan (born Piers Stefan O'Meara, 30 March 1965), known professionally as Piers Morgan, is a British journalist and television personality currently working as the US editor-at-large for Mail Online [2] and as a presenter on British breakfast show Good Morning Britain . [3] Morgan is the editorial director of First News , a national newspaper for children published in the UK. He began hosting Piers Morgan Live on CNN on 17 January 2011. The show replaced Larry King Live in the 9:00 pm timeslot following King 's retirement. [4] Piers Morgan Live was cancelled by CNN in February 2014 and aired its final broadcast on March 28, 2014. [5] Morgan is a former judge on America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent . [6] In 2008 in the United States, he won Celebrity Apprentice . [7] In the UK, he presents Piers Morgan's Life Stories (2009–present) and Good Morning Britain (2015–present). Morgan began his career in Fleet Street as a writer and editor for several British tabloids , including The Sun , News of the World and the Daily Mirror . In 1994, aged 29, he was appointed editor of the News of the World by Rupert Murdoch , which made him the youngest editor of a national UK newspaper in more than half a century. [8] In November 2012, he was heavily criticised in the official findings of the Leveson Inquiry , when Lord Leveson stated that comments made in Morgan's testimony about phone hacking were "utterly unpersuasive" and "clearly prove ... that he was aware that it was taking place in the press as a whole and that he was sufficiently unembarrassed by what was criminal behaviour that he was prepared to joke about it". [9] Morgan has written eight books, including four volumes of memoirs. Contents 8 External links Early life Piers Morgan was born Piers Stefan O'Meara on 30 March 1965 in Newick , Sussex , England, to Vincent Eamonn O'Meara, an Irish-born dentist, originally from County Offaly , [1] [10] and Gabrielle Georgina Sybille (née Oliver). [11] He took his stepfather's surname and became known as Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan. He attended the independent school Cumnor House [12] from the ages of seven to thirteen, and then Chailey School , a comprehensive secondary school in Chailey , near Lewes , East Sussex , followed by Priory School for sixth form. [13] Morgan studied journalism at Harlow College . After a brief career at Lloyd's of London , he joined the Surrey and South London Newspaper Group in 1985, [14] where he worked as a reporter on the South London News, and the Streatham and Tooting News. Morgan was recruited (he says headhunted by editor Kelvin MacKenzie ) to join The Sun, to work on the Bizarre column. Career At the Murdoch titles Morgan's first high-profile post in the British media was as the main writer of "Bizarre", The Sun's show business column, while the newspaper was being edited by Kelvin MacKenzie . In 1994, aged 29, 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. [8] He quickly gained notice for his prying, forthright style and lack of sympathy for celebrities' 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 in 1995 shortly after publishing photographs of Catherine Victoria Lockwood , then wife of Charles, Earl Spencer , leaving an addictive disorders clinic in Surrey. a misdemeanour for which the Press Complaints Commission upheld a complaint against Morgan. [16] Murdoch was reported as having said that "the boy went too far" [17] and publicly distanced himself from the story. [18] Fearful of a privacy law action if he had not criticised one of his employees, Murdoch is said to have apologised to Morgan in private. [19] [20] The incident was reported to have contributed to Morgan's decision to leave for t


Who are the famous mother and father of Apple Blythe Alison Martin who was born in May 2004?

Paltrow delivers daughter - Film - www.smh.com.au Paltrow delivers daughter Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow has given birth to her first child - a baby girl - at a London hospital. The actress gave birth to her daughter after a "long labour". She and her singer husband Chris Martin, of the band Coldplay, named their daughter Apple Blythe Alison Martin. The baby weighed 4.5 kg and both mother and baby were said to be doing fine. A spokesman for Martin, Murray Chalmers, said: "Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, Apple Blythe Alison Martin, who was born in London, after a long labour, on May 14, and weighed 9lb 11oz. "Both mother and baby are very well." The celebrity couple said they were ecstatic over the birth of their daughter. Martin said: "We are 900 miles over the moon, and we'd like to thank everyone at the hospital who have looked after us amazingly." Motherhood will hopefully be the next step on the road to happiness for the 31-year-old American actress, after a self-confessed tough time. The star, who won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in Love, has had her fair share of relationship upsets with high-profile failed romances with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. Then last year her director father, Bruce, died from throat cancer in Rome during her 30th birthday celebrations. His death, she said, sparked the worst year of her life. But while dealing with the grief of losing her father, the actress finally found love with Coldplay frontman Martin. Paltrow announced in December that she and Martin were expecting a baby. The couple, who have been scrupulous about maintaining their privacy, married in December in a private ceremony in Santa Barbara. "The Jewish part of me is superstitious about talking about it, so when people say, 'Are you going to find out about the sex? Do you have weird food cravings? Or 'How does your mom feel?,' I don't want to answer those questions," the 31-year-old actress recently said on NBC's The Tonight Show. During an interview with W magazine earlier this year, Paltrow hinted she may put her acting career on hold to raise her child - as her mother, actress Blythe Danner, did. "My mother turned down every fantastic movie there was," said Paltrow, who starred opposite her mother in last year's film Sylvia. "She turned down these amazing things that would have made her a huge movie star." Paltrow won an Oscar for the film Shakespeare in Love. Agencies


St George - Patron Saint of England St George - Patron Saint of England Navigation By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments Every nation has its own ‘Patron Saint’ who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies. St David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland - St George being the patron saint of England. But who was St. George, and what did he do to become England’s Patron Saint? Very little is known about St. George’s life, but it is thought he was a high ranking officer in the Roman army who was killed in around AD 303. It seems that the Emperor Diocletian had St. George tortured to make him deny his faith in Christ. However despite some of the most terrible torture even for that time, St George showed incredible courage and faith and was finally beheaded near Lydda in Palestine. His head was later taken to Rome where it was interred in the church dedicated to him. Stories of his strength and courage soon spread throughout Europe. The best-known story about St. George is his fight with a dragon, but it is highly unlikely that he ever fought a dragon, and even more unlikely that he ever visited England, however his name was known there as early as the eighth-century. In the Middle Ages the dragon was commonly used to represent the Devil. Unfortunately the many legends connected with St. George’s name are fictitious, and the slaying of the ‘Dragon’ was first credited to him in the 12th century. St. George, so the story goes, killed a dragon on the flat topped Dragon Hill in Uffington, Berkshire, and it is said that no grass grows where the dragon’s blood trickled down! It was probably the 12th century Crusaders however who first invoked his name as an aid in battle. King Edward III made him the Patron Saint of England when he formed the Order of the Garter in St. George's name in 1350, and the cult of the Saint was further advanced by King Henry V , at the battle of Agincourt in northern France. Shakespeare made sure that nobody would forget St. George, and has King Henry V finishing his pre-battle speech with the famous phrase, ‘Cry God for Harry, England and St. George!’ King Henry himself, who was both warlike and devout, was thought by his followers to possess many of the saint’s characteristics. The Tomb of St George, Lod, Israel In England St. George’s Day is celebrated, and his flag flown, on his feast day, April 23rd. An interesting piece of trivia - Shakespeare was born on St. George’s Day 1564, and if the story is to be believed, died on St. George’s Day 1616. An appropriate end perhaps for the man who helped to immortalise the Saint in English tradition.


Which group had a number one hit in 2003 called Where Is The Love?

Official Chart Flashback 2003: Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? 11 October 2013 Official Chart Flashback 2003: Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? It’s ten years since the world was first introduced to will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo, with a little help from Justin Timberlake. Google + It’s ten years since the world was first introduced to will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo, with a little help from Justin Timberlake. Back in 2003, you could almost be forgiven for blurting out an astonished “Who?” on learning an act called Black Eyed Peas had gone straight in at Number 1 with their single Where Is The Love? While they weren’t a new act, the Peas’ previous chart experiences had been a couple of showings in the lower reaches of the Top 40. It wasn’t until the band recruited velvet-tonsilled Fergie into the throng that they started out on the road to an array of pop hits. By the time Where Is The Love? was released,  Black Eyed Peas  were in big need of a hit, and who better to help them have one than  Justin Timberlake , who was in the middle of a fantastic year enjoying hit after hit off his debut album Justified. He lent his vocals to the chorus of Where Is The Love? but didn’t want any of the limelight – he wasn’t officially credited and was absent from the track’s video. Perhaps he had to wait in that day for a fridge to be delivered, we’re not sure. The hype surrounding the song took it straight to Number 1, knocking the one and only Elton John off the top , no less (imagine the outrage at Elton-Furnish Towers). But this was no flash in the pan – the track sat pretty at Number 1 for an astonishing six weeks. Where Is The Love? was just the beginning for the band. It sold over 625,000 copies in 2003 to finish as the biggest selling single of the year, and has gone on to shift 927,000 copies in total. In fact, over 35,000 of you have bought it this year alone, which just goes to cement its status as a classic. The hits would keep coming, but it would be almost another six years before they hit the top spot again, enjoying a consecutive run with Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling and Meet Me Halfway. A further Number 1, The Time (Dirty Bit), would follow in 2010. Fergie and will.i.am would also have considerable solo success. Fergie managed a Number 1 with David Guetta and will has so far had three Number 1s, his most notable being Scream & Shout, which showcased Britney Spears doing her very best Kate Middleton impression for the first time. Watch the video for Where Is The Love? before we wander through the rest of the Top 5 from this week in 2003. In runner-up position was Rachel Stevens , former S Club chanteuse striking out on her own with Sweet Dreams My LA Ex, a very much more than brilliant pop tune which was penned by '90s pop ledge Cathy Dennis with Britney Spears in mind. Justin's Cry Me A River had hinted pretty strongly that Britney was to blame for the sweethearts' break-up, but Miss Spears decided silence was the best response and turned the track down. Sweet Dreams was spending its third week in the Top 3, but would sadly never make it all the way to the summit. It’s still done well for our Rach, though – it’s sold over 233,000 copies. Sweet, indeed! At Number 3 dropping a place was that caterwauling bundle of hair and lurex and amazingness – The Darkness with I BelieveIn A Thing Called Love. They’d warbled their way into the chart at Number 2 the previous week, but couldn’t improve on that, unfortunately. It wouldn’t be the end for Justin Hawkins – so many Justins, so little time – and his pals. There were four more Top 10s ahead, including the seminal Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End), with its title taken straight from school desk graffiti. New in at Number 4 was yet more pop starlets from the S Club stable. It’s the lovely S Club 8, who had previously been S Club Juniors until S Club (formerly known as S Club 7) split up. Clear? Good. Sundown was their sixth hit and wouldn’t go any further than Number 4. It was the last time we’d see them in the Top 10 in this form – their final rele


Melbourne is the capital of which Australian state?

Australian Cities, States and Territories - Tourism Australia Add Share Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.   What are Australia's cities, states and territories? Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. Australian Capital Territory The  Australian Capital Territory  (ACT) bounds the national capital of  Canberra  and is the centre of government. The Australian Capital Territory is located approximately 290 kilometres (180 miles) south of Sydney, and is home to a number of important national institutions, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia. New South Wales New South Wales  (NSW) is Australia’s oldest and most populous state. New South Wales was originally settled as a penal colony on the shores of Port Jackson where the bustling capital city of  Sydney  now stands. Sydney is the nation’s largest city and is renowned for its idyllic beaches, great walks and world-class dining. New South Wales is also home to popular attractions including the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley wine region.  Northern Territory At the top end of Australia lies the  Northern Territory  (NT).  Darwin , on the northern coast, is the capital, and  Alice Springs  is the principal inland town. Alice Springs is the physical heart of Australia, almost exactly at the nation's geographical centre. The Northern Territory is home to the famous  Uluru  (Ayers Rock),  Kata Tjuta  (the Olgas) and  Kakadu National Park .   Queensland Queensland  (QLD) is Australia’s second-largest state (in size) and is home to the world famous  Great Barrier Reef , the world’s most extensive subtropical rainforest and the beautiful Queensland Islands – including the World Heritage-listed  Fraser Island .  Brisbane  is the state’s capital; it enjoys more winter sunshine and warmth than most Australian cities and is perfect for outdoor activities and water sports. South Australia South Australia  (SA) sits in the southern central part of the country, and covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. The state’s capital is  Adelaide  and is a great base for exploring the  Barossa  wineries, the  Flinders Ranges  and  Kangaroo Island . South Australia has a thriving arts scene and is known as the ‘Festival State’, with more than 500 events and festivals taking place there each year.  Tasmania Tasmania  (TAS) is separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia. The capital,  Hobart , was founded in 1804 as a penal colony, and is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. One-fifth of Tasmania is covered by national parks and wilderness – abundant in driving routes and walking trails – and it is one of the world’s most mountainous islands.  Victoria Victoria  (VIC) is the smallest of the mainland states in size but is home to the country’s second most populated city,  Melbourne . Often referred to as the nation’s cultural capital, Melbourne is famed for its graffiti laneways, fashion-forward boutiques and booming café scene. Victorians' enthusiasm for sport is also legendary and this is where  Australian Rules football  began. The only thing more sacred than  the footy  is Melbournians love of coffee, and here you’ll find some of Australia’s best flat whites, cappuccinos and piccolo lattes.  Western Australia Western Australia  (WA) is Australia’s largest state and is a place of true contrasts: from desert in the east to 13,000 kilometres of pristine coastline on the west. The state’s capital is  Perth ; the fourth most populous city in Australia and famed for its uncrowded beaches, parklands and fresh seafood. Off the coast of Esperance, in the state’s south, is Middle Island, which is home to the extraordinary pink-coloured  Lake Hillier . Australia also administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, the Coral S


In which 1999 film do George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube star as U.S. soldiers in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War?

Three Kings (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, 4 soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Check out India Spotlight Related News a list of 32 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 34 titles created 23 Feb 2013 a list of 35 titles created 30 Nov 2013 a list of 43 titles created 22 Jul 2014 a list of 30 titles created 19 Feb 2015 Search for " Three Kings " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 8 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline A small group of adventurous American soldiers in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War are determined to steal a huge cache of gold reputed to be hidden somewhere near their desert base. Finding a map they believe will take them to the gold, they embark on a journey that leads to unexpected discoveries, enabling them to rise to a heroic challenge that drastically changes their lives. Written by imran It's good to be kings See more  » Genres: Rated R for graphic war violence, language and some sexuality | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 1 October 1999 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Spoils of War See more  » Filming Locations: $15,847,636        (USA) (1 October 1999) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia During the editing stages, David O. Russell attended a fund raiser for George W. Bush at a Warner Bros. executive's house. Russell walked up to Bush and said, "Hi, I'm editing a film that will question your father's legacy in Iraq." Bush shot back, "Well I guess I'm going to have to go back there and finish the job." See more » Goofs The way "Chief" (Elgin) and Conrad are holding hands changes from shot to shot. See more » Quotes Troy Barlow : Are we shooting? Soldier: What? Troy Barlow : Are we shootin' people or what? Soldier: Are we shooting? Troy Barlow : That's what I'm asking you! Soldier: What's the answer? For Sergeant Major Jim Parker, 1946 - 1998 See more » Connections (Southampton, England) – See all my reviews A film for anyone who ever relishes the triumphal note of western war films, who gets carried away by the moral high of being on the winning side. For those who saw the good in the Gulf War, saw how many people America helped and was proud to live in the Western world. Three Kings is an anti-war film. Its opening scenes are not the declaration of war, but soldiers celebrating its end. Then coming to grips with its consequences. Of course, Saddam Hussein is depicted in the customary role of the villain, but then so is George Bush whose abandonment of the Iraqi people he had called to rise against Saddam is illustrated with examples of human suffering - emotional as well as physical. Don't get the idea that this is a bleak and 'worthy' film, in many ways it is, but it does it with such style and black humour - that forces you to laugh even while being disgusted or perturbed - that it is eminently watchable. But still edgy, I was pleased to see one couple walk out (though they might just have gone to the toilet, who knows, I was absorbed by the film and didn't pay enough attention). Director, David O Russell, ensures that the film never gets carried away with action scenes - bullets have consequences (good and bad) even when fired by an all-American soldier. There is some stunning cinematography. Particularly shocking to me was when Iraqi soldiers fire at a tanker. Nothing's more shocking than the unexpected and dramatically understated (I didn't see the trailer, though I believe that scene was actually in it). There are some interesting cinematic devices in the film. The next time that sepsis comes into conversation I'm sure anyone who has seen the film will


Bill Clinton admitted he had a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky after a stain was found on what type of clothing that belonged to her?

The Stained Blue Dress of Monica Lewinsky that Almost Lost a Presidency FBI ANALYSIS OF SEMEN STAIN The Story Behind the Dress In November 1997, Monica Lewinsky told her confidant and supposed friend, Linda Tripp, that she had in her possession a blue Gap dress that still bore the semen stain that resulted from her administering oral sex to President Clinton in February of that year.  Tripp called her literary agent, and fellow Clinton-hater, Lucianne Goldberg to report the news that evidence existed in Lewinsky's closet that could prove a sexual relationship between Monica and the President.  Goldberg and Tripp, according to published reports in both Time and Newsweek, discussed stealing the dress and turning it over to investigators.  Goldberg admitted having such a discussion with Tripp, calling it a "Nancy Drew fantasy." In late November, Lewinsky mentioned to Tripp that she intended to have the dress, which she had been saving a souvenir, dry-cleaned for a family event.  Tripp, anxious to preserve the dress to nail the President, discouraged her from doing so.  "I would tell my own daughter," Tripp told her, that she should save the dress "for your own ultimate protection" should she later be accused of lying about the affair with Clinton.  When Lewinsky expressed skepticism that it would ever come to that, Tripp told her that the dress made her look "really fat" and she shouldn't wear it again in public. In late July, 1998, Lewinsky turned the dress over to Kenneth Starr's investigators after signing an immunity agreement.  A blood sample was taken from Clinton on August 3, and on August 17, the FBI reported its conclusion that Clinton was the source of the semen on the dress "to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty." When news of the the existence of the dress surfaced in published reports in early August, politicians and commentators alike agreed that the blue dress proved Clinton lied when he denied a sexual relationship with Lewinsky.  Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called the evidence "very critical."  Senator Arlen Spector (R-Pa) agreed that it would be "the most powerful kind of corroboration" of an affair.  A George Washington law professor, Jonathan Turley, appearing on "Meet the Press" said of the semen stain: "No one will be able to spin him out of that." FBI: August 3, 1998 Note on Taking of President's Blood FBI Acknowledgement of Receipt of Dress and Blood Sample August 17, 1998 FBI Report on Analysis of Stain


Which English King declared first declared Valentine's Day an official holiday in 1537?

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Who played Shakespeare in the Oscar winning film Shakespeare In Love?

`Shakespeare' Best Picture but Spielberg Best Director `Shakespeare' Best Picture but Spielberg Best Director Related Articles Join a Discussion on The Oscars By BERNARD WEINRAUB OS ANGELES -- In an upset, "Shakespeare in Love" was selected best picture Sunday night at the 71st annual Academy Awards, defeating Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan," the favorite. The Associated Press     Slide Show   (14 photos) Spielberg received the Oscar for best director, one of five Academy Awards for "Saving Private Ryan," but the winner of the evening was "Shakespeare," which gained seven Academy Awards, including best actress for Gwyneth Paltrow. It was a sharp disappointment to executives at Dreamworks and Paramount, who produced "Saving Private Ryan" and had expected, like  many in Hollywood, that the acclaimed World War II drama would win the Oscar. The unexpected triumph of "Shakespeare" was especially sweet to Harvey Weinstein, the co-owner of Miramax, who lavished millions of dollars on a campaign promoting the the film in Hollywood trade papers and newspapers and who was criticized by Dreamworks for doing so and forcing Spielberg's company to spend more on its academy campaign. As late as this morning, most studio executives, producers and talent agents were convinced that the Spielberg film would win. The other nominated films were "Elizabeth," "Life Is Beautiful" and "The Thin Red Line." The top acting awards went to Ms. Paltrow and to Dame Judi Dench in a supporting role for "Shakespeare in Love," Roberto Benigni as leading actor for "Life Is Beautiful" and James Coburn in a supporting role for "Affliction." But the most controversial and dramatic  moment of the event was the honorary Oscar to Elia Kazan, the 89-year-old director of "On the Waterfront" and other classics. Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro presented the Oscar for lifetime achievement to Kazan, who named names before a Congressional panel investigating Communists in the entertainment business in 1952. Despite concerns by academy officials that some members of the audience would protest, Kazan received a standing ovation. Some members of the audience, such as the actors Nick Nolte and Ed Harris, sat silent. Spielberg applauded but did not stand. Kazan thanked the academy for its "courage and generosity." After hugging Scorsese and  De Niro, Kazan slowly walked offstage with his wife, Frances Kazan. Whoopi Goldberg, the host, dominated the show with a myriad of costume changes, faintly off-color jokes (some at her own expense) and one-liners about Linda Tripp and Kenneth Starr. At the opening, Ms. Goldberg drew prolonged applause and laughter as she appeared in an elaborate Elizabethan gown. She  paid tribute to the number of films nominated involving Shakespeare and Elizabeth I. "Some of the best actors in the world were nominated this year," said Ms. Goldberg. "One or two of them were even American." The stars of the evening were Ms. Paltrow and Benigni. Ms. Paltrow received the Oscar for "Shakespeare" and wept as she thanked  colleagues and family members. Almost instantly, the award turned the 26-year-old actress into one of Hollywood's bigger stars. Benigni won awards for best actor for his performance in "Life Is Beautiful" and also collected the  foreign-language Oscar. The comedy-drama from Italy is about a man who seeks to protect his son from the Holocaust. Sophia Loren presented Benigni with the foreign-language award. Benigni, who created the film, climbed over several seats and waved enthusiastically as he skipped onstage to accept the award. "This is too much -- your generosity,"  Benigni said. The elfin and exuberant Benigni, a top comedy star in Italy, is the first actor to win an Oscar for a foreign language film since Miss Loren won for "Two Women" in 1961. The Academy Awards began with Oscars for two veteran actors.  Coburn was selected best supporting actor in the drama "Affliction," and Dame Judi won best supporting actress for


On what day of the week was Valentines Day in the year 2000?

Finding the Day of the Week About Finding the Day of the Week When I was growing up way back in the '90s, I used to watch a show called "Figure It Out." It was a sort of game show that would feature a kid with a special talent, and the celebrity panelists would have to, well, figure out what it was. On one episode, there was a boy who could tell you the day of the week that a given date fell on. I remember being absolutely amazed. I had no idea how he did it. It turns out that it's quite easy to determine the day of the week from a given date. In fact, you can do it in your head with a little mental math and a few simple memorizations. Read on for a quick background on the algorithm. And don't worry: we'll get to the formula soon enough. Overview of the Doomsday Algorithm The method outlined here is called the Doomsday Algorithm. It's not the only way to find the day of the week of a given date, but it lends itself easily to memorization. Invented by mathematician John Horton Conway (born 1937), the algorithm takes advantage of the fact that in any given year, there are certain easy-to-remember dates that all happen to fall on the same day of the week. Conway referred to this special day of the week as the Doomsday. There are other methods which, with some more difficult memorization and twisting of numbers, will lead you directly to your answer. However, by finding a year's Doomsday first, you can easily find the weekday of any date in that year. Besides the formula itself, all you need to memorize is a single Doomsday date for each month. Luckily, they're quite easy, and that's why the algorithm was based around them. In any given year, 4/4, 6/6, 8/8, 10/10, and 12/12 fall on the same day of the week -- the Doomsday. Conveniently, the last day of February (the 28th in a regular year or the 29th if it's a leap year) also falls on this day. It happens that 5/9, 9/5, 7/11, and 11/7 fall on the Doomsday as well. For those familiar with the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, a handy mnemonic for these months is, "I work from 9 to 5 at the 7-11." Or you could simply remember that these are the odd-numbered months after March. What about the remaining months, January and March? Like February, their Doomsday dates hinge on the leap day as well. If it's a common year (a non-leap year), then January 3 is the Doomsday; if it is a leap year, then January 4 is the Doomsday. (You might remember that for three years, it's the January 3rd, and every fourth year, it's January 4th.) As for March, the last day of February is usually considered March's Doomsday date as "March 0." (Keep in mind that a leap year is a year that is divisible by four: a year when we have the Summer Olympics and the US Presidential election. The exception to the rule is that years divisible by 100 but not 400 are common years: thus, 1700, 1800, and 1900 were not leap years, but 1600 and 2000 were.) So, to review, these are the only Doomsday dates you need to remember: Month ...2000s, 2400s, 2800s... Tuesday (remember: "Y-Tue-K") The two you will probably need to know the most are those for the 1900s (1900-1999) and the 2000s (2000-2099). You can remember that the anchor day for the 1900s is "We-in-dis-day" because most of us were born during that century. Likewise, you can remember that the anchor day for the 2000s is Tuesday with the mnemonic "Y-Tue-K" (remember Y2K?). The Math Yes, you do need to use a little math in order to do this. Here's the formula, broken down step-by-step. In this example, we'll find which day of the week July 13, 1989 fell on. Divide the last two digits of the year by 12. 89 divided by 12 is 7, with 5 left over. Find how many 4's go into the remainder evenly. 5 divided by 4 is 1, with a remainder that we ignore. Add these three numbers. 7 + 5 + 1 = 13. Divide the sum by 7 and take the remainder. 13 divided by 7 is 1, with a remainder of 6. Add the remainder to the century's anchor day to find the year's Doomsday. Wendesday + 6 = Tuesday. Use the month's Doomsday to find the day you need. July's Doomsday is 7/11, a Tuesday, so July 13 i


With which sport would you associate Davis Love III?

Could it be Darren Clarke v Davis Love III for the 2016 Ryder Cup? | Sport | The Guardian Could it be Darren Clarke v Davis Love III for the 2016 Ryder Cup? Ewan Murray Clarke looks nailed on to be Europe’s captain at next year’s Ryder Cup but the USA may yet choose a leader for Hazeltine from left field Darren Clarke is favourite to become Europe's captain at Hazeltine in 2016 and has the backing of most players. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Contact author Share on Messenger Close The Ryder Cup hiatus, which has stretched to almost five months, will end on Wednesday when Europe’s captain for next year’s meeting with the United States at Hazeltine will be named. Darren Clarke is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Paul McGinley in seeking to continue a terrific European run in the event. In short, it would rank as a major shock if Clarke is not given the nod by the five-man selection panel but, because the gathering inside the Wentworth Club’s Ryder Cup Room will make the first and last meeting of that committee and a vote must be taken, there cannot be certainty. History tells us that politics can play a part in these affairs, despite the streamlining of the selection process. Miguel Ángel Jiménez is apparently the only legitimate alternative to Clarke, with Thomas Bjorn a long-shot outsider. Colin Montgomerie, McGinley, David Howell, José María Olazábal and the outgoing European Tour chief executive, George O’Grady, are the men to make the call. An announcement is expected in the afternoon. Unlike the USA team, recent glories mean Europe are not in need of anything revolutionary, rather someone who can take forward the template that has proved so fruitful in recent times. Clarke’s appeal is obvious. The 2011 Open champion has enjoyed a successful Ryder Cup spell as player and vice-captain. Crucially, he has commanded the public support of the people who should matter most in the event – the players. Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer are among those who have backed the Clarke cause. After his belated Open success, Ryder Cup captaincy was the next obvious step for Clarke, a matter which will not have been lost on the man himself. The case for Jiménez is tougher to make. For all he is depicted as something of a jolly inspiration to middle-aged men who enjoy wine and cigars, there is little to actually suggest he could command the necessary level of respect as a captain. Jiménez rarely communicates publicly in English, especially to the media. When he does, a language barrier – deliberate or otherwise – is apparent. In the context of the venue, Clarke commands more respect from US golf followers than Jiménez. Partly that is because of the blunt reality that Clarke has enjoyed the more impressive playing career on the big stage, despite the admirable longevity of Jiménez. And yet, it is unquestionable that the Europe captaincy should not remain the want of golfers from Great Britain and Ireland, as has been the case for too long. It is that which makes the Jiménez candidacy intriguing, a point which certainly will not be lost on Olazábal. McGinley and Clarke, having once been close friends, have suffered a more recent breakdown in their relationship, but McGinley has always been adamant he will do what is best for team rather than on the grounds of personality. In theory, Montgomerie would be in the Clarke camp, as would Howell, who shared a management stable with the 46-year-old until recently. Fascinating Ryder Cup news has emanated from across the Atlantic with the leaking of suggestions that Davis Love III is poised for a return as their captain at Hazeltine . Love took charge of the USA team at Medinah, where they were famously upstaged by an outstanding European Sunday comeback. Two factors are pertinent here. Fred Couples had been widely quoted as the man who would lead his country at Hazeltine, a matter that would have been raised by the task force specially formed to arrest ailing Ryder Cup fortunes. Couples brings a lot of qualities but the intense planning the U


Who had a hit with the song Paper Roses in 1973?

Paper roses - YouTube Paper roses Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 5, 2014 Paper roses."Paper Roses" is a popular song written by Fred Spielman and Janice Torre which was a hit in 1960 for Anita Bryant with Monty Kelly's Orchestra and Chorus and later for Marie Osmond in 1973. Anita Bryant's version of "Paper Roses" was originally released in 1960 as a single b/w "Mixed Emotions" (Carlton 528) and was the opening track on her 1961 album Hear Anita Bryant In Your Home Tonight! (Carlton STLP 12/127), recorded in "Provocative Stereo." "Paper Roses" was Bryant's biggest hit on the Billboard Pop chart, peaking at No. 5 in 1960. Bryant continued to release singles following "Paper Roses"' success. Although Bryant had hits that reached the Top 40 again, she never had another hit as big as "Paper Roses." Category


Which famous explorer was murdered by natives of Hawaii on Valentine's Day in 1779?

Captain Cook killed in Hawaii - Feb 14, 1779 - HISTORY.com Captain Cook killed in Hawaii Share this: Captain Cook killed in Hawaii Author Captain Cook killed in Hawaii URL Publisher A+E Networks On February 14, 1779, Captain James Cook, the great English explorer and navigator, is murdered by natives of Hawaii during his third visit to the Pacific island group. In 1768, Cook, a surveyor in the Royal Navy, was commissioned a lieutenant in command of the HMS Endeavor and led an expedition that took scientists to Tahiti to chart the course of the planet Venus. In 1771, he returned to England, having explored the coast of New Zealand and Australia and circumnavigated the globe. Beginning in 1772, he commanded a major mission to the South Pacific and during the next three years explored the Antarctic region, charted the New Hebrides, and discovered New Caledonia. In 1776, Cook sailed from England again as commander of the HMS Resolution and Discovery, and in January 1778 he made his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands. He may have been the first European to ever visit the island group, which he named the Sandwich Islands in honor of one of his patrons, John Montague, the Earl of Sandwich. Cook and his crew were welcomed by the Hawaiians, who were fascinated by the Europeans’ ships and their use of iron. Cook provisioned his ships by trading the metal, and his sailors traded iron nails for sex. The ships then made a brief stop at Ni’ihau and headed north to look for the western end of a northwest passage from the North Atlantic to the Pacific. Almost one year later, Cook’s two ships returned to the Hawaiian Islands and found a safe harbor in Hawaii’s Kealakekua Bay. It is suspected that the Hawaiians attached religious significance to the first stay of the Europeans on their islands. In Cook’s second visit, there was no question of this phenomenon. Kealakekua Bay was considered the sacred harbor of Lono, the fertility god of the Hawaiians, and at the time of Cook’s arrival the locals were engaged in a festival dedicated to Lono. Cook and his compatriots were welcomed as gods and for the next month exploited the Hawaiians’ good will. After one of the crewmen died, exposing the Europeans as mere mortals, relations became strained. On February 4, 1779, the British ships sailed from Kealakekua Bay, but rough seas damaged the foremast of the Resolution, and after only a week at sea the expedition was forced to return to Hawaii. The Hawaiians greeted Cook and his men by hurling rocks; they then stole a small cutter vessel from the Discovery. Negotiations with King Kalaniopuu for the return of the cutter collapsed after a lesser Hawaiian chief was shot to death and a mob of Hawaiians descended on Cook’s party. The captain and his men fired on the angry Hawaiians, but they were soon overwhelmed, and only a few managed to escape to the safety of the Resolution. Captain Cook himself was killed by the mob. A few days later, the Englishmen retaliated by firing their cannons and muskets at the shore, killing some 30 Hawaiians. The Resolution and Discovery eventually returned to England. Related Videos


Which 1997 film was a character called Rose played by two different actresses, both of whom received Oscar nominations for their parts?

Kate Winslet - Biography - IMDb Kate Winslet Biography Showing all 147 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (108) | Personal Quotes  (24) | Salary  (6) Overview (4) 5' 6½" (1.69 m) Mini Bio (1) Ask Kate Winslet what she likes about any of her characters, and the word "ballsy" is bound to pop up at least once. The British actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward pretty-girl parts in favor of more devilish damsels; as a result, she's built an eclectic resume that runs the gamut from Shakespearean tragedy to modern-day mysticism and erotica. Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born in Reading, Berkshire, into a family of thespians -- parents Roger Winslet and Sally Anne Bridges-Winslet were both stage actors, maternal grandparents Oliver and Linda Bridges ran the Reading Repertory Theatre, and uncle Robert Bridges was a fixture in London's West End theatre district. Kate came into her talent at an early age. She scored her first professional gig at eleven, dancing opposite the Honey Monster in a commercial for a kids' cereal. She started acting lessons around the same time, which led to formal training at a performing arts high school. Over the next few years, she appeared on stage regularly and landed a few bit parts in sitcoms. Her first big break came at age 17, when she was cast as an obsessive adolescent in Heavenly Creatures (1994). The film, based on the true story of two fantasy-gripped girls who commit a brutal murder, received modest distribution but was roundly praised by critics. Still a relative unknown, Winslet attended a cattle call audition the next year for Ang Lee 's Sense and Sensibility (1995). She made an immediate impression on the film's star, Emma Thompson , and beat out more than a hundred other hopefuls for the part of plucky Marianne Dashwood. Her efforts were rewarded with both a British Academy Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Winslet followed up with two more period pieces, playing the rebellious heroine in Jude (1996) and Ophelia in Kenneth Branagh 's Hamlet (1996). The role that transformed Winslet from art house attraction to international star was Rose DeWitt Bukater, the passionate, rosy-cheeked aristocrat in James Cameron 's Titanic (1997). Young girls the world over both idolized and identified with Winslet, swooning over all that face time opposite heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio and noting her refreshingly healthy, unemaciated physique. Winslet's performance also garnered a Best Actress nomination, making her the youngest actress to ever receive two Academy Award nominations. After the swell of unexpected attention surrounding Titanic (1997), Winslet was eager to retreat into independent projects. Rumor has it that she turned down the lead roles in both Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Anna and the King (1999) in order to play adventurous soul searchers in Hideous Kinky (1998) and Holy Smoke (1999). The former cast her as a young single mother traveling through 1970s Morocco with her daughters in tow; the latter, as a zealous follower of a guru tricked into a "deprogramming" session in the Australian outback. The next year found her back in period dress as the Marquis de Sade's chambermaid and accomplice in Quills (2000). Kate holds the distinction of being the youngest actor ever honored with four Academy Award nominations (she received her fourth at age 29). As of 2016, she has been nominated for an Oscar seven times, winning one of them: she received the Best Actress Oscar for the drama The Reader (2008), playing a former concentration camp guard. For her performance of Joanna Hoffman in Steve Jobs (2015), she received her seventh Academy Award nomination. Off camera, Winslet is known for her mischievous pranks and familial devotion. She has two sisters, Anna Winslet and Beth Winslet (both actresses), and a brother, Joss. In 1998, she married assistant director Jim Threapleton . They had a daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, in October 2000. They divorced in 2001. She later married director Sam Mendes in 2003 an


1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon?  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? 3. For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known? 4. What is the name given to the largest bee in a hive? 5. Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as “Lord Of The Flies”? 6. On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban? 7. Mozart’s opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of . . . who? 8. What is the nearest planet to the Sun? 9. What was the name of the road sweeper played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses? 10. What connects the answers above? 11. What was the nickname of the first Spice Girl to go solo? 12. Which of the following events did Carl Lewis not win a gold medal for at the 1984 Olympics? Long Jump, 400m or 100m relay? 13. Which two actors were nominated for best actor awards at the Oscars in 1991, both for playing wheelchair-bound characters? 14. How is Eldrick Woods better known? 15. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September, 2001, to become the leader of the Conservative Party? 16. Who was the main villain in the cartoon Wacky Races? 17. When the band Hear‘say formed, who was the oldest member at 24? 18. What is the name of the third book of the Bible? 19. What was advertised with Eva Herzagovia using the slogan “hello boys”? 20. Which model gave birth to her daughter, Lola, in September, 2002? 21. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line from which famous story? 22. How are Fizz, Milo, Jake and Bella better known collectively? 23. What number on the Beaufort Scale represents a hurricane? 24. In which film did Jodie Foster play a character called Tallulah? 25. What is pathophobia the fear of? 26. What was the title of the TV show Bonanza changed to? 27. What mountain range is the natural habitat of the llama? 28. What nationality was scientist Marie Curie? 29. Who played the title role in the TV series Worzel Gummidge? 30. Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter when it was first introduced in 1957? 1. Mama Mia; 2. Galileo; 3. Carry On; 4. Queen; 5. Beelzebub; 6. Fantasy; 7. Figaro; 8. Mercury; 9. Trigger; 10. The song Bohemian Rhapsody; 11. Ginger Spice; 12. 400m; 13. Tom Cruise (for Born On The Fourth Of July) and Daniel Day-Lewis (for My Left Foot); 14. Tiger Woods; 15. Ken Clarke; 16. Dick Dastardly; 17. Kym Marsh; 18. Leviticus; 19. The Wonderbra; 20. Kate Moss; 21. Peter Pan; 22. The Tweenies; 23. 12; 24. Bugsy Malone; 25. Illness; 26. Ponderosa; 27. Andes; 28. Polish; 29. Jon Pertwee; 30. Frisbee Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent


Which G is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon?


For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known?

Sidney James - Biography - IMDb Sidney James Biography Showing all 54 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (24) | Salary  (18) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African Army during World War 2. By now an aspiring actor, James claimed to have boxed in his youth, perhaps to explain his craggy features, but was certainly a well respected hairdresser in his native country. Known in the trade as "one take James", he became a very talented and professional actor, constantly in demand for small parts in British post-war cinema. In 1960 James debuted in the fourth of the Carry On films, taking the lead role in Carry on Constable (1960) and went on to appear in a further 18 Carry On films as well as various stage and television spin-offs. Reputed not to have got on with Carry On co-star Kenneth Williams , the two often played adversaries on-screen, notably in the historical parodies Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968) and Carry on Pimpernel (1967). James however was respected and revered by almost everyone he worked with and contrary to popular myth, a true gentleman. An addiction to gambling played a large part in James' workaholic schedule and subsequent heart attack in 1967. He was soon back in action however, playing a hospital patient in Carry on Doctor (1967), able to spend most of the film in bed. He suffered a second and fatal heart attack on stage in Sunderland, England on April 26 1976, leaving behind 3 children and his third wife Valerie who had stuck by him despite his affair with Carry On co-star Barbara Windsor , saying, "He always came home to me". - IMDb Mini Biography By: lyndseychris Spouse (3) ( 12 August  1936      - 1940) (divorced) (1 child) Trade Mark (3) The dirtiest laugh in film Playing lecherous comedy characters The adulterous characters he portrayed were inspired by events in his life. Trivia (24) Arrived in Britain on Dec 25th 1946, spending his army demob money on one-way tickets. Once described as "The man with a face like an unmade bed!". Voted (some time ago) to have the world's dirtiest laugh. Career prior to acting was as a top ladies' hairdresser in South Africa. Sid and Meg had a daughter Reine (named after Sid's mother) Frequently remembered as a former boxer, but he never actually was! People got that impression that he had been a boxer from his craggy features and bulbous nose. He is the father of Stephen James, a musician and sound technician who appeared on Fortran 5's debut album "Blues", in October 1991. The song "Bike" heavily sampled Sid's voice and distinctive laugh. Also, Sidney James' portrait appears on the album cover. Collapsed and died on-stage of a heart attack while appearing in "The Mating Game" at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland. Was the regular sidekick-cum-bête noir of Tony Hancock throughout the six series of the radio series "Hancock's Half Hour". Likewise, became Hancock's regular pal in the TV series Hancock's Half Hour (1956), until the final series when Hancock decided it was getting too much like a double act. Sid was nicknamed "One take James" because he nearly always did it right first time. He was also earning the highest daily rate of any British character actor. In late 1960s, he attended a showbusiness houseparty near the Thames and, according to a TV news bulletin, was the hero of the hour because fire broke out and Sid kept dashing back indoors to help others to safety. Apparently, the emergency services had to eventually restrain him from re-entering the fire. Was infamous for using branded products in the Carry On films and advertising them. In one particular film he opened a cupboard to reveal a cupboard full of Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky. Had an affair w


Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as Lord Of The Flies?

Devil looks like Obama in ‘The Bible’   Print Some are comparing Satan from "The Bible" TV miniseries with President Obama. President Barack Obama, already famous for having flies attracted to his face, is now the subject of devilish talk after Sunday night’s episode of “The Bible” miniseries on the History Channel, with big names such as Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh providing their thoughts. Twitter exploded with comments from viewers who noticed an eerie similarity between the face of Mr. Obama and that of the Satan character, played by actor Mehdi Ouzaani. Media giant Glenn Beck was among the first to make the connection, tweeting, “Anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible Sunday on History Channel looks exactly like That Guy?” Beck refers to Obama as “that guy,” having vowed not to utter the name of the president in all of 2013. Twitter user @Leah Christie, tweeted, “Oh my word…watching The History Channel’s The Bible…does Satan look familiar to anyone else?” Other tweets include: @Hunt4Photos: “History channel/last night/show: The Bible. Why did Satan look just like President Obama? Pissed off man!” Slhappy Gilmore@KPOView: “I was so excited about #TheBible as it’s a way to bring it to life for all to see. But political statements like Satan=Obama, we lose.” Stephanie Jefferson@mittchick: “I am so relieved to know that my eyes and mind were not playing tricks on me when I thought Satan resembled Obama in #TheBible” VictorJett Contreras@victorjett: WHA! Did the Bible miniseries on History Channel make the Devil look like Obama. Crazy. Ridiculous.” Rush Limbaugh held up a photo of the actor Monday afternoon on his famous “Dittocam” to show viewers that the Satan character was “a dead ringer” for Obama. “Folks, it is uncanny,” Limbaugh noted, before quipping, “In light of that picture … the question that sprang to everybody’s mind is: if Satan had a son, would he look like the guy [in the White House]?” Find out everything you always wanted to know about the devil but were too afraid to ask in the autographed besteller, “Shocked by the Bible,” or get “Shocked by the Bible” bundled with Joe Kovacs’ brand-new bestseller, “The Divine Secret.” “The Bible” is a collaboration between Mark Burnett and his wife, actress Roma Downey. Burnett has contributed to Democrat candidates, including Obama in 2008 and the DNC in 2009, while he also produces Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” and was behind Sarah Palin’s first reality effort. “This is utter nonsense,” Burnett and Downey said in a joint statement. “The actor who played Satan, Mehdi Ouzaani, is a highly acclaimed Moroccan actor. He has previously played parts in several biblical epics – including Satanic characters long before Barack Obama was elected as our president.” Downey added, “Both Mark and I have nothing but respect and love our president, who is a fellow Christian. False statements such as these are just designed as a foolish distraction to try and discredit the beauty of the story of ‘The Bible.'” The History Channel adds in a statement: “History Channel has the highest respect for President Obama. The series was produced with an international and diverse cast of respected actors. It’s unfortunate that anyone made this false connection. History’s ‘The Bible’ is meant to enlighten people on its rich stories and deep history.” Burnett  told TMZ the devil has stirred the pot and created a false likeness between Obama and the TV devil. Burnett believes the real devil is frightened that Jesus has now entered the picture of life and is trying to distract from God’s message by creating a false story. “What could be more annoying to Satan than talking about Jesus?” Burnett told TMZ. He added he’s confident the real devil’s plan of distraction will not work, saying, “We believe in the light.” This is not the first time some in the public have made a connection between evil in the Bible and President Obama. On Nov. 5, 2008, the very night Obama was first elected president, the Illinois Pick 3 lottery number for the Evening Pick was 666 , a number associated with “the be


On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban?

Ricardo Montalban dies at 88; 'Fantasy Island' actor - LA Times Ricardo Montalban dies at 88; 'Fantasy Island' actor Ricardo Montalban Ricardo Montalban pictured in a 1950 MGM photo. Ricardo Montalban pictured in a 1950 MGM photo. (MGM) Lorenza Muñoz Ricardo Montalban, the suave leading man who was one of the first Mexican-born actors to make it big in Hollywood and who was best known for his role as Mr. Roarke on TV's "Fantasy Island," has died. He was 88. Montalban died Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home of complications related to old age, said his son-in-law, Gilbert Smith. Within the entertainment industry, Montalban was widely respected for his efforts to create opportunities for Latinos, although he and others believed that his activism hurt his career. In 1970, he founded the nonprofit Nosotros Foundation to improve the image and increase employment of Latinos in Hollywood. "He paved the way for being outspoken about the images and roles that Latinos were playing in movies," said Luis Reyes, co-author of "Hispanics in Hollywood" (2000). On Wednesday, actor Edward James Olmos called Montalban "one of the true giants of arts and culture." "He was a stellar artist and a consummate person and performer with a tremendous understanding of culture . . . and the ability to express it in his work," Olmos told The Times. Montalban was already a star of Mexican movies in the 1940s when MGM cast him as a bullfighter opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta" and put him under contract. He would go on to appear alongside such movie greats as Clark Gable and Lana Turner . When major film roles dried up for him in the 1970s, he turned to stage and eventually TV, where he was familiar to millions as the mysterious host whose signature line, “Welcome to Fantasy Island,” opened the hit ABC show that aired from 1978 to 1984. Mexican is not a nice-sounding word and Hollywood is at fault for this because we have been portrayed in this ungodly manner. — Ricardo Montalban While "Fantasy Island" was renewing Montalban's career and giving him financial stability, he also won an Emmy for his performance as Chief Satangkai in the 1978 ABC miniseries "How the West Was Won." In the 1970s and '80s, Montalban was also familiar to TV viewers as a commercial spokesman for Chrysler. He was later widely spoofed for his silky allusion to the “soft Corinthian leather” of the Chrysler Cordoba, although no such leather existed. While making "Fantasy Island," Montalban also gave one of his best movie performances -- as Khan Noonien Singh in the “ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ” (1982), a follow-up to a beloved 1967 “Star Trek” television episode that also featured Montalban. New Yorker magazine critic Pauline Kael said Montalban's performance as Khan "was the only validation he has ever had of his power to command the big screen." Born Nov. 25, 1920, in Mexico City, Montalban was the youngest of four children of Castilian Spaniards who had immigrated in 1906 to the city, where Montalban's father owned a dry goods store. Montalban came to Los Angeles as a teenager with his oldest brother, Carlos, who had lived in the city and worked for the studios. "I felt as if I knew California already, because of the movies," Montalban said in "Reflections: A Life in Two Worlds," the 1980 autobiography he wrote with Bob Thomas. Montalban studied English at Fairfax High School, where an MGM talent scout noticed him in a student play. He was offered a screen test, but his brother advised him against taking it and took him on a business trip to New York City. The handsome Montalban soon found himself the star of a short film that was made to play on a screen atop a jukebox. That three-minute movie, which debuted at the Hurricane Bar in midtown Manhattan, led to small roles in plays. When his mother's illness took him back to Mexico, Montalban got a one-line role in a parody of "The Three Musketeers," starring Cantinflas. Around that time, he also met Georgiana Belzer, a model and Loretta Young 's sister, whom he married in 1944. She died in 2007. Montalban intended


Mozart's opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of ... who?

Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' with M�ller-Brachmann and Tatulescu from Budapest - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com Concert will begin at 18:00 hours GMT Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' with M�ller-Brachmann and Tatulescu from Budapest Live stream Live stream will be available right here at the beginning of the concert Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is an opera buffa with a libretto in Italian by Lorenzo Da Ponte, based on a stage comedy by Pierre Beaumarchais 'La folle journée, ou le Mariage de Figaro'. It is a continuation of the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts a single 'day of madness' (la folle giornata) in the palace of the Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Performers: Figaro: Hanno Müller-Brachmann. Susanna: Laura Tatulescu. Count Almaviva: Roman Trekel.  Countess Almaviva: Miah Persson. Cherubino: Rachel Frenkel. Bartolo: Robert Lloyd. Marcellina: Ann Murray. Don Basilio and Don Curzio: Rodolphe Briand. Barbarina: Norma Nahoun. Antonio: Matteo Peirone. Budapest Festival Orchestra. Conductor: Iván Fischer. Your comment has been successfully submitted


Planet Closest to the Sun - Universe Today   Universe Today Planet Closest to the Sun Article Updated: 24 Dec , 2015 by Jerry Coffey [/caption]Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, is a study in extremes and offers many surprises. The extremes of the planet have made it an understudied body in our Solar System, though the MESSENGER mission is trying to change that as you are reading this article. In addition to being the planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is also the smallest by mass. If you ignore the former planet Pluto, it is also the smallest by surface area, as well. The planet has the most eccentric orbit: at perihelion it is 46,001,200 km from the Sun and at aphelion it is 69,816,900 km. The planet’s short orbital period(87.969 Earth days) and slight axial tilt combine to make the day on Mercury(116 Earth days) longer than the year. The average temperature on the planet is 442.5°K. Because of the planet’s thin atmosphere there is a wide temperature range, 100°K to 700°K. The temperature at the equator can be as much as 300°K more than the temperature at the poles. Despite its proximity to our central star, the poles of the planet are thought to have water ice hidden within impact craters. Claims for water ice are substantiated by observations by the 70 m Goldstone telescope and the Very Large Array. There are areas of very high radar reflection at the pole areas so, since water is highly reflective of radar, astronomers believe that water ice is the most likely cause of this reflection. Due to its size and average temperatures, the planet’s gravity can not retain a significant atmosphere over a long period. It does have a negligible surface-bounded exosphere that is dominated by hydrogen, helium, oxygen, sodium, calcium, and potassium. Atoms are continuously being lost and replenished from this exosphere. Hydrogen and helium atoms are thought to derive from the solar wind that buffets the planet. These elements diffuse into Mercury’s magnetosphere before escaping back into space. Radioactive decay within the crust is a source of helium, sodium, and potassium. Mercury has been explored by two mission: Mariner 10 and MESSENGER. Mariner 10 was able to map 40-45% of Mercury’s surface through more than 2,800 photos. It revealed a more or less moon-like surface, a slight atmosphere, a magnetic field, and a large iron rich core. MESSENGER was launched in August of 2004. After a 31/2 year flight, it made its first flyby in January 2008 and arrived in orbit on March 18, 2011. So far, the probe has discovered large amounts of water in the exosphere, evidence of past volcanic activity, and evidence of a liquid planetary core. As the MESSENGER mission continues, the closest planet to the Sun should continue to reveal more surprises for the scientists at NASA. It appears a new age of discovery has begun for Mercury. We have an extensive section just on Mercury on Universe Today. And did you know there’s a spacecraft visiting Mercury called MESSENGER? You can read news about this mission here . Here’s a link to NASA’s Solar System Exploration Guide on Mercury. We have recorded an episode of Astronomy Cast just about the Sun called The Sun, Spots and All . References:


What is the name of the dopey road sweeper player by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses?

Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for loveable Trigger in Only Fools & Horses, has died (From The Bolton News) Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for loveable Trigger in Only Fools & Horses, has died TRIGGER: Roger Lloyd-Pack 3 comments ONLY Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack has died aged 69, his agent said. The actor, best known for playing Trigger in the long-running comedy, died at home in London last night. His agent, Maureen Vincent, said he had pancreatic cancer and had "died at home surrounded by his family". Lloyd-Pack was born into an acting family in north London and his father Charles was a regular in Hammer horror films. Although best-known for playing the dopey road-sweeper in Only Fools And Horses, Lloyd-Pack appeared in dozens of films and TV shows including a regular role as farmer Owen Newitt in The Vicar Of Dibley. Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was among those paying tribute online. He said: "Very sad news about Roger Lloyd Pack. Trigger was an ancestor to Father Dougal and I'm glad I once had a chance to tell him so." Lloyd-Pack was also a successful stage actor, appearing regularly at Shakespeare's Globe in central London, but knew he would always be best known as Trigger. In a 2012 interview with the Guardian, he said: "People will never stop shouting "Trigger!" at me in the street. The other day I jumped some lights on my bike because someone was hollering at me. A police van pulled me over, and when I stopped they also shouted: "Trigger!". It can be very annoying." He was also politically active and a prominent campaigner for left-wing causes in the capital. Lloyd-Pack's daughter Emily shot to fame in the 1987 film Wish You Were Here before stepping back from the celebrity limelight after struggling with health issues. John Challis, best known as Boycie in Only Fools, said: "I spoke to Roger two days ago. Roger said it was a bit awkward to talk at that particular moment. It is very sad and very distressing. "My thoughts are with his family. He was a remarkable man and he'll be missed. Roger is irreplaceable. It's a very sorry day." Sir David Jason told of his "fondness" for his sitcom co-star and described him as a fine actor. He said: "I was very saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with. "Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in Only Fools And Horses, he was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles. I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together." Shane Allen, the BBC's controller of comedy commissioning, said: "The nation bids a fond and sad farewell to one of the most popular television sitcom actors of his generation. "Roger Lloyd-Pack enjoyed a long and successful career which spanned everything from the hugely iconic Trigger to roles in Shakespeare at The Globe. "He will be greatly missed and his work will live on for many years to come. Our thoughts are with his loved ones."