John Bird and Gordon Roddick founded which magazine in 1991?

HOW WE MET; JOHN BIRD AND GORDON RODDICK | The Independent Culture HOW WE MET; JOHN BIRD AND GORDON RODDICK John Bird, 49, is editor of the Big Issue. Before launching the magazine four years ago, he went to an approved school, attended Chelsea School of Art and worked as a printer. Twice married, he has three children and lives alone in London. Gordon Roddick, 53, studied at agricultural college in Cirencester. In 1976, he and his wife Anita founded The Body Shop. They have two daughters and live between Scotland and Sussex. Saturday 26 August 1995 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture JOHN BIRD: I met Gordon in a pub called Paddy's Bar in 1967. I was in Edinburgh to escape the English police: I was being sought for petty offences like incurring a debt through fraud, because I'd been having meals in restaurants and not paying for them. I was leading a shadowy existence and kipping rough, and Paddy's Bar was like my front room. When Gordon came in, I thought he was a troublesome git. He had been to the rugby and was with a load of friends. I was tanked up and got the impression that they were looking for a ruck. Either Gordon said something to me, or I said something to him along the lines of: "Who do you think you're looking at, mate?" We took the piss out of each other - in an aggressive way to start with - but after we realised that we shared a sense of humour, we began talking and I found that we both wrote poetry. Gordon had just come back from bumming around the world. He was living outside Edinburgh, recharging his batteries and looking for the next step. He came to Edinburgh a couple of times a week and we'd meet, have a drink and swap poetry. Gordon had some of his poems published, but I didn't. I never got anywhere with my poetry, though it is some of the best poetry produced in Britain over the last 100 years. As well as talking about poetry, Gordon and I used to have arguments about politics. Gordon was very practical and I, having just read Che Guevara's Memoirs of the Cuban Revolutionary War, was a visionary Marxist. Gordon used to send me letters saying, "All politics are a load of bollocks, particularly trendy lefty politics." At the time it pissed me off, but I tend to agree with him now. All the women seemed to like Gordon: he looks like he should be on a horse galloping round the Australian bush. I was never sure that he wasn't chasing my girlfriends; there was a bit of rivalry between us. Gordon was a public schoolboy, but he didn't come across as stuck-up. He's got one of those light Scottish Border accents and isn't like a poncey Knights-bridge type. It's interesting, because he went to Merchiston Castle in Edinburgh, and left in 1961, and in 1965 I was working as a gardening boy at his old school. In 1969, I moved back to London and Gordon moved to Littlehampton. Not long after, he met Anita. I used to go down to see him, but lost contact a few years before he started The Body Shop with Anita. Then in about 1986, I saw Gordon on television. There he was at a conference, standing beside Anita Roddick. People were going on about Anita Roddick at the time, but until then it never occurred to me that it was the Anita that I knew - I'd never put the names together. I rang Gordon up. I realised that once you become very successful, all sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork. But Gordon never ex-pressed suspicion towards me. He laughed and asked me if I was John Bird, the poet from Edinburgh. We met, had a drink and were soon swapping insults as though we'd never lost contact. In 1991, Gordon asked me to have a go at getting the Big Issue off the ground. It doesn't matter how many times I say that the Big Issue was Gordon's idea and not mine, the press don't want to know. Gordon doesn't give a toss. He's dedicated to his company and to resolving the problems of the world and he just gets on with it. For a three-year period, my friendship with Gordon revolved around the Big Issue. I had a free hand, but Gordon offered business expertise. He has a unique ability to get to the essence of thing


Lonicera is the Latin name for which fragrant climbing plant?

Honeysuckle ( Lonicera )/RHS Gardening Cultivation notes There are two types of honeysuckle: Climbers prefer fertile, humus rich, moist but well-drained soil. Though they will flower best with the top growth in full sun, they are less prone to aphid attack in partial shade. Grow shrubby honeysuckles in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Both types are very easy to grow. They like a mulch around the base of organic matter, such as garden compost or well-rotted manure, to reduce water stress. And top dressing in spring with general fertiliser such as Growmore or fish blood and bone will promote growth and flowering. See the links below for more general advice on planting and cultivation. Links Climbers and shrubs require different treatment to get the best results. The methods are explained below. Climbers Honeysuckles flowering on the current season’s growth, such as Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle), do not require regular pruning. Simply control the growth by cutting back any overlong shoots in spring. Also thin out congested growth and remove weak or damaged stems. Honeysuckles that flower early in the season, on short side shoots on the previous year's growth, such as Lonicera periclymenum (common honeysuckle), should be pruned back by about one-third in late summer immediately after flowering. Renovate climbers by hard pruning to 60cm (2ft) from the ground in early spring. Thin out vigorous re-growth and tie in the new shots. Shrubs Prune deciduous shrubs, such as L. tatarica, after flowering in late spring or summer. Remove old and weak stems to stimulate new from the base. Shorten about one in three older branches, cutting to a new, upright shoot. Renovate by hard pruning to framework of older branches in late winter or early spring. Trim evergreen shrubs, such as L. nitida and ‘Baggesen’s Gold’ used for hedging, three times between spring and autumn. Renovate by pruning to within 15cm (6in) of the ground in early spring. Links Cultivar Selection Climbers Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' AGM: An evergreen or semi-evergreen, vigorous climber with dark green leaves and white fragrant flowers from spring to summer. Height: 10m (33ft). L. henryi: This is an evergreen, vigorous honeysuckle with purplish-red flowers between early and mid-summer, followed by purple-black berries. Height: 10m (33ft). L. periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' AGM: This deciduous and vigorous honeysuckle bears deliciously fragrant white to yellow flowers in mid and late summer. There are red berries in autumn. Height: 7m (23ft). L. sempervirens AGM: Bears scarlet flowers in summer and orange-red berries in autumn. This honeysuckle is deciduous. Height: 6m (20ft). Shrubs L. nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’ AGM: An evergreen shrub with small bright yellow leaves. Good for hedging. Height 3.5m (11½ft). Spread 3m (10ft). L. pileata: A spreading evergreen plant with small, creamy white flowers and violet-purple berries. Good for ground cover. Height: 60cm (2ft). Spread 2.4m (8ft). L. fragrantissima: Offers fragrant flowers in late winter and early spring. Needs sheltered position to flower well. Height 2m (6½ft). Spread 3m (10ft). L. × purpusii ‘Winter Beauty’ AGM: Has fragrant white flowers in late winter and early spring. Height 2m (6½ft). Spread 2.4m (8ft). Links


Which football club replaced Barrow in the Football League after the 1971-72 season?

A preview of Barrow AFC A preview of fellow National League competitors Barrow AFC ahead of the 2016/17 season History The club were formed in 1901, and spent their early years in the lowest division of the Football League, with their highest finish being fifth during the 1931/32 season. Due to financial difficulties, the club were voted out of the Football League at the end of the 1971/72 season, and were replaced by Hereford United. After the introduction of a speedway track at the club’s ground Holker Street, in an attempt to ease the clubs financial situation, Barrow joined the National League at the start of the 72/73 season, after spending 51 years in the Football League. The club suffered further turmoil during the 1990’s. Despite winning the FA Trophy in 1990, and reaching the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history in the 90/91 season, the club were relegated to the Northern Premier League. They were then thrown out of the Football Conference due to a winding up order in the summer of 1999, but were allowed entrance to the Northern Premier League the following season thanks to a legal dispute. After failing to acquire promotion to the Conference in 2004/05, Barrow became founder members of the Conference North, which replaced the Northern Premier League. Last Season Barrow finished 11th in the National League last season, just one point behind The Silkmen. Out of the 46 league games, Barrow tasted victory in 17 of them, drew 14 and lost the remaining 15 matches. The club’s top scorer last season was striker Andy Cook, who found the net 24 times in 45 games for The Bluebirds, he has since moved to Tranmere. The Silkmen picked up one point from both fixtures against Barrow, losing 2-1 at home at Moss Rose before securing a 1-1 draw in April at Holker Street. With the addition of Silkmen skipper Paul Turnbull and an impressive squad in the pipeline, Barrow will be confident of pushing for the top five. How to get there Train: Macclesfield – Manchester Piccadilly – Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness Car: Get on M60 in Gatley from A523, B5358, Dean Row Rd and A34, follow M60, M61 and M6 to A590 in Cumbria, take exit 36 from M6, follow A590 to Wilkie Rd in Barrow-in-Furness, arriving at Holker Street Stadium, Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UW.  Related Articles


The voice of which character in The Simpsons is provided by Nancy Cartwright?

Nancy Cartwright | Behind The Voice Actors Trivia & Fun Facts: Cartwright moved to Hollywood in 1978 and trained alongside voice actor Daws Butler . Cartwright received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1992 and an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in the Field of Animation in 1995. Among favorite roles: Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum, Chuckie Finster Other Recent Popular Titles


In which French fishing port on the Cote d’Azur is Pamplona Beach?

A sea of deepest blue - Côte d′Azur | All media content | DW.COM | 23.06.2016 Home A sea of deepest blue - Côte d'Azur The sea, the sky and the golden sands in between. Secluded coves, hidden beaches, and gorgeous little towns. The Côte d'Azur or French Riviera has all you need for a perfect vacation. Cassis and the Calanques The Côte d'Azur - named after the deep blue color of its sea - is part of France’s Mediterranean coast. It stretches from Cassis in the West to Menton in the East. The fishing port of Cassis has a pretty spectacular back garden - the Calanques National Park, with its fjord-like inlets framed by towering jagged cliffs. You can also take a boat trip there from Cassis. It's getting there that's the good part Those setting out along the coastal road can look forward to around 250 kilometers of stunning rock formations and sandy beaches between Cassis and Menton. You can enjoy a dip in one of the countless little bays, or immerse yourself in French joie de vivre in local towns and villages. A typical example is here in Le Lavandou - where former French First Lady Carla Bruni happens to own a house. The magic of Saint Tropez Saint Tropez beach was the backdrop for a legendary scene in "And God Created Woman". The 1955 movie was the launching pad for Brigitte Bardot’s career, and also for Saint Tropez’s rapid evolution from a sleepy small town to a hang-out for the international jet set. In the summer the place bursts at the seams - with celebrities, their fans, and vacationing sun-worshippers. Worth dropping anchor - Saint-Raphaël The hugely varied coast with its fairytale coves is also a popular destination among watersports enthusiasts. You can only see the entire Côte d'Azur from a distance, i.e. out at sea. If you fancy that spectacle, you can book a day trip starting in one of the ports. That said: the harbors and marinas by the Côte d'Azur are themselves a feast for the eyes. This one here belongs to Saint-Raphaël. Cannes - living and breathing luxury Think of Cannes, and many people will think first of the famous film festival. Every May the movie world descends on the Boulevard de la Croisette, which is also host to all the major luxury hotels. The construction of the beachside strip in 1868 marked the beginning of the former fishing village’s transformation in one of European aristocracy’s favorite haunts. Antibes - Viva Picasso! In 1946, Pablo Picasso spent three months in an old, run-down château in Antibes. The Spanish artist turned out a range of works in that period - paintings, sketches, tapestries and ceramics - that he would later donate to the city. They formed the basis for a museum opened in the château in 1966. Visitors can appreciate who and what were the chief inspirations for the pioneering painter. Nice – beautiful beachfront The 5-kilometer-long beach and the Promenade des Anglais that runs along it are the chief landmark of Nice. It was built in the 19th century for wealthy winter vacationers from Britain - hence the name. For a fantastic view of the old town of Nice together with beach and promenade, try the Colline du Château observation point. Curves ahead! - the Corniche Roads that run along and around cliffs are called “corniches” - and the Corniche d'Or between Fréjus and Mandelieu is considered one of the most beautiful routes in the whole Côte d'Azur. It is named after the golden color of the cliffs in the sunlight. But beware: the captivating views cause a lot of drivers to suddenly slam on the brakes. Playground for the fast and furious - Monaco What sits pretty on the French Riviera but is at the same time an independent entity? Monaco, the glamorous city-state between Nice and Menton, is the second smallest country on the planet. It is also a stop on the annual Formula One calendar. The Monaco Grand Prix sees regular city streets temporarily converted into a devilishly challenging racetrack. The finale - Menton Menton has a high proportion of French and Italian holidaymakers. A world away from the hustle and bustle of Cannes or Nice, Menton is authentic and distinctl


How many people sit on a jury in Scotland?

The Modern Scottish Jury in Criminal Trials The Modern Scottish Jury in Criminal Trials Listen 2. Introduction 2.1 The jury is a long standing feature of the Scottish criminal justice system. Its origins are unclear, but we know that around the fifteenth century a distinction began to emerge between jurors and witnesses. Baron Hume at the beginning of the 19 th century was able to state that jurors in criminal cases had long sat solely in a judicial capacity. The notion of jury service - that it is a civic duty which citizens should engage in - is deeply embedded. The Scottish Government upholds this principle and seeks to develop it in ways that reflect contemporary society. The jury system that has evolved through legislation and administrative practice in Scotland fulfils its purpose well: it is not a system in disarray. But as with all systems that have developed over time there are some aspects that would benefit from modernisation. It is those aspects that are the focus of this consultation. 2.2 The more serious criminal cases - those heard under 'solemn' procedure in the High Court and the Sheriff Court - culminate in trial by jury. Juries feature most prominently in solemn cases heard in the Sheriff Court where a Sheriff sits with a jury. Approximately 575 sheriff and jury cases take place each year in the Sheriff Court; and some 460 jury cases a year in the High Court. (A small number of civil trials with a jury take place each year in the Court of Session; but such juries are not the subject of this consultation.) The composition of the Scottish criminal jury is very different to that of juries in England and Wales and indeed most of our European Union partners. This is explored further in Chapter 7 . 2.3 The sentencing powers of the High Court are unlimited for common law offences, except where statute sets a maximum sentence for a particular offence. The sentencing powers of the Sheriff Court in solemn trials are limited by statute: the Sheriff can impose a maximum term of imprisonment of 5 years following a jury trial. In Scotland the accused has no right to determine whether they are tried by jury. It is the responsibility of the Lord Advocate or the procurator fiscal to decide whether to prosecute under solemn or summary procedure, although certain offences can only be tried in solemn or summary courts. 2.4 In Scotland the responsibility for organising juries falls to the Scottish Court Service which is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and is responsible for the administration of courts in Scotland. Running the jury system costs some £4 million a year, based on the latest published figures for financial year 2006/2007. In order to select a jury the Sheriff Clerk obtains a list of names drawn randomly from the electoral register, and sends each of them a revisal notice requesting certain details necessary to confirm the current address and to establish an individual's eligibility. A List of Assize containing enough names to supply a court sitting is then selected randomly from those eligible and the clerk of court then cites those jurors to court for the relevant dates. The clerk of court deals with any requests for excusal prior to the date of the trial and the final part of the jigsaw is that a ballot is conducted from those who attend on the day of trial to select 15 jurors for each trial. 2.5 Those who work in the justice system in Scotland are statutorily barred from jury service. They include members of the judiciary, solicitors, police, prison officers, procurator fiscals and court staff. All individuals over the age of 65 are at present ineligible to serve. In addition certain other individuals are disqualified from jury service. They include those who have been sentenced to a period of imprisonment for 5 years or more, those who have served any part of a sentence of imprisonment of 3 months or more or who have been sentenced to probation, community service, or a drug treatment and testing order and who are not deemed rehabilitated in terms of legislation, and any persons who are on ba


Who wrote the poem “Home Thoughts From Abroad”?

Home Thoughts, From Abroad Poem by Robert Browning - Poem Hunter Home Thoughts, From Abroad Poem by Robert Browning - Poem Hunter Home Thoughts, From Abroad - Poem by Robert Browning Autoplay next video Oh, to be in England Now that April's there, And whoever wakes in England Sees, some morning, unaware, That the lowest boughs and the brushwood sheaf Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf, While the chaffinch sings on the orchard bough In England—now! And after April, when May follows, And the whitethroat builds, and all the swallows! Hark, where my blossomed pear-tree in the hedge Leans to the field and scatters on the clover Blossoms and dewdrops—at the bent spray's edge— That's the wise thrush; he sings each song twice over, Lest you should think he never could recapture The first fine careless rapture! And though the fields look rough with hoary dew, All will be gay when noontide wakes anew The buttercups, the little children's dower —Far brighter than this gaudy melon-flower!


Which word completes the title of a collection of keyboard music dated 1722 by Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered ______?

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Genius of Baroque Music. - ppt download Presentation is loading. Please wait. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Genius of Baroque Music. Published by Buddy Powers Modified about 1 year ago Embed Presentation on theme: "JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Genius of Baroque Music."— Presentation transcript: 1 2 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Genius of Baroque Music 3 CONTENTS  Biography Biography  Works Works  Music style Music style  Legacy 4 BACH´S BIOGRAPHY 5  Johann Sebastian Bach [1] (31 March 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the Baroque Period. He enriched many established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Many of Bach's works are still known today, such as the Brandenburg Concertos, the Mass in B minor, the The Well-Tempered Clavier, and his cantatas, chorales, partitas, passions, and organ works – and his music is revered for its intellectual depth, technical command, and artistic beauty. [1]Baroque PeriodcounterpointmotivicworksBrandenburg ConcertosMass in B minorThe Well-Tempered Claviercantataschoralespartitaspassions 6 He wasn’t very patient or tolerance with incompetents. He liked to do the things in an excellent way, also he was very passionate with his music and a workaholic too. BACH´S PERSONALITY 7 Brandenburg concertos No 3 Violin sonatas 8 9 WORKS  Brandenburg concertos Brandenburgconcertos  The Well-Tempered Clavier The Well-Tempered Clavier  Mass in B minor Mass in B minor 10 The Brandenburg concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 1046–1051, original title: Six Concerts à plusieurs instruments) [1] are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian ludwig, margrave of Brandenburg- Schwedt, [2] in 1721 (though probably composed earlier). They are widely regarded as among the finest musical compositions of the Baroque era.Johann Sebastian BachBWV [1]Christian ludwigmargraveBrandenburg Schwedt [2]Baroque era BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS 11 The Well-Tempered Clavier (German: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier), [2] BWV 846–893, is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed "for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the pastime of those already skilled in this study." [2]BWVJohann Sebastian Bachpreludesfuguesmajorminorkeys THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER 12 The Mass in B minor (BWV 232) is a musical setting of the complete Latin Mass by Johann Sebastian Bach. The work was one of Bach's last, not completed until 1749, the year before his death in Much of the Mass consisted of music that Bach had composed earlier :BWVLatinMassJohann Sebastian Bach MASS IN B MINOR 13 Bach's musical style arose from his skill in contrapuntal invention and motivic control, his flair for improvisation, his exposure to North and South German, Italian and French music, and his devotion to the Lutheran liturgy.Lutheran MUSIC STYLE 14 LEGACY


What is the name of Dan Dare’s Wigan-born batman?

The cast .... The Cast ... Not only did the strip feature Dan, but there was a large cast of supporting characters. Of these, Albert Fitzwilliam Digby was the faithful batman and sidekick - only he and Dan appear in every story. Here are two views of Dig from the Venus story: on the left, he has just been captured by a rather nifty Treen device for rendering your opponents helpless! The picture on the right is rather perky looking for Dig, though Frank obviously liked it as he signed it. Dig starts off as being extremely gormless [an English dialect word incapable of exact translation, but being "not with it" is perhaps an equivalent], and also idle and overweight [one as a consequence of the other]. On the other hand, he can come up trumps surprisingly often - perhaps he represents that side of the English character that doesn't do much until roused by indignation, after which there is no stopping him. Here are two later views of Digby : The frame on the left is from Rogue Planet [1956], and the one on the right is after returning to Earth ... after an absence of ten years! He is carrying Stripey, who has been brought back from Cryptos. Stripey is less impressed by the English weather [it is raining!]. But the many of the stories revolve around the six pilots of the ships to Venus : Dan and Dig; Hank and Pierre; Sir Hubert and Prof Peabody. Here are Hank, Dan and Pierre with what the caption described as "a friendly Theron". Here are Sir Hubert and Prof from a later story [1957], and Prof later ... [she was right. But Sir H. didn't believe her at first ...] The original model for Jocelyn Peabody was Greta Tomlinson, one of the original studio artists. She and Harold Johns left [or were sacked] in 1954. Prof mysteriously changed her appearance in later stories! [We will pass over in silence the moment in The Mushroom, when Keith Watson's scriptwriter, David Motton, marries her off to an American mining engineer!] Sir Hubert probably appears in more stories than the other characters, but as Controller of Spacefleet he is an important figure. He is based entirely on Frank's father Robert. The left hand frame comes from a fight with the Treens. Sir H, rather dishevelled, has just paralysed Dan by mistake - and then seen him fall over a cliff ... the frame on the right is from Safari in Space, and follows Prof's sighting of the submarine. There is a running joke throughtout the stories that Sir H, being somewhat oldfashioned, doesn't entirely approve of Prof - but she always shows him that she can cope. Other characters came in later, particularly Flamer Spry. He first appears in Prisoners of Space, but is a regular from there on, until Trip to Trouble, which is his last real appearance. He is a cadet at Astral College, Spacefleet's training college, and, in true cadet tradition, manages to get into all sorts of other places too. And Lex O'Malley, Commander R.N., appears in The Man from Nowhere, and in most stories from there, even those with Don Harley and Keith Watson. The left hand frame comes from the same page in Safari in Space as the earlier pictures of Prof and Sir H, the right hand from Rogue Planet. And here is another good view of the cast, from Safari in Space again. From left to right ... Lex, Prof, Dan, Digby, Flamer. [I find myself going more and more to this story for good images : the colouring in particular was superb.] But where would they all have been without ... ? 2/01/1997, revised 1/07/2002 and 15/10/2014


Which car manufacturer’s logo is a chain of four intersecting circles?

Car brand logos | Logo Design Love Alfa Romeo Originally designed by Romano Cattaneo and Giuseppe Merosi, in 1910 The Alfa Romeo company was founded in 1910, and the logo has changed many times since then, but its main items have remained — the red on white cross of Milan, and the serpent from the Visconti family coat of arms. I’ve never been convinced. Mainly because there’s too much detail in the serpent and it becomes lost at small sizes. Audi Designed in 1932 Audi’s four ring design was created to symbolise the merger of four individual companies. One of my favourites for it’s simplicity and meaning. BMW Designed in 1917 The blue and white panels of the Bavarian flag were placed at the centre of the design. During the late 1920s, the BMW logo was given a new interpretation, that of a rotating propellor. Simple and iconic. Fiat Designed by Robilant Associati and the Fiat Style Centre, in 2006 Between 1931 and 1968, a shield emblem decorated Fiats. This logo design recalls the older icon, and the revised version has been made 3D. There’s something about the type that just doesn’t inspire a good feeling. Is that just me? Ford Designed by CH Wills, in 1909 The designer, CH Wills, was actually an engineer and draughtsman, working for Henry Ford in the early days. Extremely recognisable through the sheer scale of Ford production. The logo has certainly stood the test of time, but I’m curious as to what other logo designers think of it. Maybe it’s just that I’m not so keen on ovals. Honda Here’s a question, who designed the Honda logo? Jaguar Designed by The Partners, in 2002 In updating the older Jaguar logo, The Partners altered the logotype and digitally remodelled the leaping Jaguar. I’ve often wondered why the Jaguar is shown leaping from right to left, countering how the eye reads the text from left to right. Perhaps it’s to create a more streamlined end? Lexus Designed by Siegel & Gale, in 2002 The name ‘Lexus’ has been attributed to the words ‘luxury’ and ‘elegance’, and this is one that I quite like. Mercedes-Benz Designed in 1909 One of the most recognisable logos around. A three-pointed star had been designed by Gottlieb Daimler, to show the ability of his motors for land, air, and sea use. This star first appeared on a DMG model in 1909, so it was chosen for the new logo. The traditional laurel wreath symbol used by Karl Benz was added along with his name to complete the new logo. The logo with a plain ring, as seen today, was not used until 1937. More on Wikipedia . Mitsubishi Designed by Yataro Iwasaki, in 1870 I featured the Mitsubishi logo in an earlier post, 15 wonderfully simple logo designs , and it’s a design I greatly admire. ‘Mitsubishi’ is a combination of the words ‘mitsu’ and ‘hishi’. ‘Mitsu’ means three, and ‘hishi’ means water chestnut. Japanese have used the word ‘hishi’ for a long time to denote a rhombus or diamond shape. In speech, Japanese often bend the ‘h’ to sound like a ‘b’ when it occurs in the middle of a word. So they pronounce the combination of ‘mitsu’ and ‘hishi’ as ‘mitsubishi’. Nissan Designed by FutureBrand, in 2000 This metallic roundel is part of a successful Nissan revival, and in my opinion, is an improvement on those older designs that can be viewed by scrolling down on this page: Cartype Nissan Logo . Renault Designed by Éric de Berranger, in 2004 Interesting typeface info: both the Renault logo and its documentation (technical as well as commercial) had used a specially designed typeface called Renault, developed by British firm Wolff Olins. This type family is said to have been designed not for prestige reasons, but mainly to save costs at a time where the use of typefaces was more costly than it is now. In 2004, French typeface designer Jean-François Porchez was commissioned to design a replacement. This was shown in October of that year and is called Renault Identité. Found on Wikipedia . I have featured Wolff Olins on my other blog: London 2012 olympic logo disaster . Seat


Which BBC TV drama that ran from 1985 to 1990, set in the fictional town of Tarrant, was filmed on the River Hamble and the Solent?

Learn and talk about Howards' Way, 1980s British television series, 1985 British television programme debuts, 1990 British television programme endings, 1990s British television series History[ edit ] Howards' Way was created and produced by Gerard Glaister and Allan Prior with lead writer, Raymond Thompson as story and script consultant—at a point in the BBC 's history, when the organisation was making a concerted populist strike against ITV in its approach to programming. Howards' Way debuted on BBC1 in 1985, the same year that the BBC launched their first ongoing soap opera EastEnders as a challenge to the ratings supremacy of ITV's Coronation Street . Although Howards' Way is commonly cited as an attempt to provide a British alternative to glossy American sagas such as Dallas and Dynasty , it also acts as a continuation of plot themes explored in a previous Gerard Glaister series, The Brothers , which involved a family's personal and professional crises running a road haulage firm and embraced several soap opera touches in its characterisations and storylines. [2] The original working title for the series was "The Boatbuilders", which was ultimately rejected when it was felt that it sounded like a documentary series and wouldn't grab viewers’ attention. The subsequent title, Howards' Way, included a play on words, a ' way ' being what boats and ships are launched down. The theme music was composed by Simon May and performed by his orchestra. Marti Webb reached number 13 with "Always There", the lyrical version of the theme tune, in 1986. Inspired by a storyline in Howards' Way, producer Gerard Glaister went on to create Trainer (1991–1992) set in the world of horse-racing, and also featured several of the same cast members. Plot[ edit ] The protagonists in the early episodes are the titular Howard family—Tom ( Maurice Colbourne ), wife Jan ( Jan Harvey ) and grown-up children Leo ( Edward Highmore ) and Lynne ( Tracey Childs ). Tom is made redundant from his job as an aircraft designer after twenty years and is unwilling to re-enter the rat race. A sailing enthusiast, Tom decides to pursue his dream of designing and building boats, putting his redundancy pay-out into the ailing Mermaid boatyard, run by Jack Rolfe ( Glyn Owen ), a gruff traditionalist, and his daughter Avril ( Susan Gilmore ). Tom immediately finds himself in conflict with Jack, whose reliance on the bottle, and resentment of Tom's new design ideas threaten the business, but has an ally in Avril, who turns out to be the real driving force behind the yard with her cool, businesslike brain. Jan, who has spent the last twenty years raising the children and building the family home, is less than impressed with her husband's risky new venture and finds herself pursuing her own life outside the family through establishing a new marine boutique whilst working for flash "medallion man" Ken Masters ( Stephen Yardley ). Other major characters introduced during the first series are Kate Harvey ( Dulcie Gray ), Jan's sensible and supportive mother, the suave, scheming millionaire businessman Charles Frere ( Tony Anholt ) and the wealthy but unhappy Urquhart family. Gerald ( Ivor Danvers ) is a financial wizard and the right-hand man of Charles Frere. Polly ( Patricia Shakesby ), a friend of Jan's, is a bored corporate wife preoccupied with preserving her social status and their daughter Abby ( Cindy Shelley ) is a socially awkward young woman who has returned to Tarrant after completing her education at a Swiss finishing school and who establishes a friendship with Leo Howard. Unlike the comparatively close and secure Howard family, the Urquharts have secrets to hide. Gerald and Polly's marriage is a sham—an arrangement to cover the fact that Gerald is bisexual to give him respectability in the business world and a name to Abby, Polly's illegitimate daughter after an affair at university. Abby herself is pregnant, after a brief relationship in Switzerland. The first series establishes the narrative blueprint for the remainder of the programme's run: combining sta


Which ice cream company produces flavours including Cherry Garcia, Cone Sweet Cone and Caramel Chew Chew?

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream B Corp About Ben & Jerry's From a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, to far-off places with names we sometimes mispronounce, the journey that began in 1978 with 2 guys and the ice cream business they built is as legendary as the ice cream is euphoric.


In which city did Gavrilo Princip assassinate a husband and wife in June 1914?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated - Jun 28, 1914 - HISTORY.com Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated Publisher A+E Networks In an event that is widely acknowledged to have sparked the outbreak of World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, nephew of Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is shot to death along with his wife by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on this day in 1914. The great Prussian statesman Otto von Bismarck, the man most responsible for the unification of Germany in 1871, was quoted as saying at the end of his life that “One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans.” It went as he predicted. The archduke traveled to Sarajevo in June 1914 to inspect the imperial armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Ottoman territories in the turbulent Balkan region that were annexed by Austria-Hungary in 1908 to the indignation of Serbian nationalists, who believed they should become part of the newly independent and ambitious Serbian nation. The date scheduled for his visit, June 28, coincided with the anniversary of the First Battle of Kosovo in 1389, in which medieval Serbia was defeated by the Turks. Despite the fact that Serbia did not truly lose its independence until the Second Battle of Kosovo in 1448, June 28 was a day of great significance to Serbian nationalists, and one on which they could be expected to take exception to a demonstration of Austrian imperial strength in Bosnia. June 28 was also Franz Ferdinand’s wedding anniversary. His beloved wife, Sophie, a former lady-in-waiting, was denied royal status in Austria due to her birth as a poor Czech aristocrat, as were the couple’s children. In Bosnia, however, due to its limbo status as an annexed territory, Sophie could appear beside him at official proceedings. On June 28, 1914, then, Franz Ferdinand and Sophie were touring Sarajevo in an open car, with surprisingly little security, when Serbian nationalist Nedjelko Cabrinovic threw a bomb at their car; it rolled off the back of the vehicle and wounded an officer and some bystanders. Later that day, on the way to visit the injured officer, the archduke’s procession took a wrong turn at the junction of Appel quay and Franzjosefstrasse, where one of Cabrinovic’s cohorts, 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip, happened to be loitering. Seeing his opportunity, Princip fired into the car, shooting Franz Ferdinand and Sophie at point-blank range. Princip then turned the gun on himself, but was prevented from shooting it by a bystander who threw himself upon the young assassin. A mob of angry onlookers attacked Princip, who fought back and was subsequently wrestled away by the police. Meanwhile, Franz Ferdinand and Sophie lay fatally wounded in their limousine as it rushed to seek help; they both died within the hour. The assassination of Franz-Ferdinand and Sophie set off a rapid chain of events: Austria-Hungary, like many in countries around the world, blamed the Serbian government for the attack and hoped to use the incident as justification for settling the question of Slav nationalism once and for all. As Russia supported Serbia, an Austro-Hungarian declaration of war was delayed until its leaders received assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm that Germany would support their cause in the event of a Russian intervention–which would likely involve Russia’s ally, France, and possibly Britain as well. On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and the tenuous peace between Europe’s great powers collapsed. Within a week, Russia, Belgium, France, Great Britain and Serbia had lined up against Austria-Hungary and Germany, and World War I had begun. Related Videos


Which was the second city to host the modern Olympic Games?

First modern Olympics is held - Apr 06, 1896 - HISTORY.com First modern Olympics is held Share this: First modern Olympics is held Author First modern Olympics is held URL Publisher A+E Networks On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece, with athletes from 14 countries participating. The International Olympic Committee met for the first time in Paris in June 1984 and chose Greece as the site of the inaugural modern Olympiad. The ancient games are believed to have originated in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece, where athletes competed in one event: a foot race. Over the years, other events were added, including chariot racing, boxing, wrestling and the pentathlon. Participants, who were all young men from Greek city-states and colonies, often battled it out in the buff, as a way to celebrate the human body, and winners received olive branches. The last ancient Olympics are thought to have taken place in A.D. 393. At the first modern Olympics, 241 male athletes (and no women) representing 14 nations competed in 43 events. America’s James Connolly became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump on the opening day of the Games. For his achievement, he was awarded a silver medal and an olive branch. Connolly later finished second in the high-jump event and took third in the long jump. France, Great Britain, Germany and Greece had the largest number of athletes participating. Nevertheless, the U.S. took home the most first-place finishes (11) of any nation, followed by Greece (10) and Germany (6). All told, America placed first, second or third in 20 events while Greece scored in 46 events and Germany placed in 13 competitions. To the delight of the hometown crowd, Greek runner Spyridon Louis won the marathon. The first Olympiad closed on April 15, 1896. The second Olympiad was held in Paris in 1900 with 997 athletes (22 of them women) from 24 countries competing in 95 events. The U.S. hosted the Olympics for the first time in 1904, in St. Louis. The third Olympiad marked the first time gold, silver and bronze medals were given out to first, second and third-place finishers. Starting in 1992, the summer and winter games, which had traditionally been held in the same year every four years, took place two years apart. The Summer Games returned to Athens in 2004, with 10,625 athletes (4,329 women and 6,296 men) from 201 nations participating in 301 events. Related Videos


Which European country has provinces called Zeeland, Friesland and Gelderland?

Netherlands: Land and People Netherlands Land and People The Netherlands has 12 provinces: Zeeland , South Holland , North Holland , Friesland , and Groningen , all of which border on the North Sea; and North Brabant , Limburg , Gelderland , Utrecht , Flevoland , Overijssel , and Drenthe . The country is mostly low-lying. About 40% of it is situated below sea level and comprises territory (mostly in the western part of the country) reclaimed from the sea since the 13th cent. and guarded by dunes and dikes. The land is crossed by drainage canals, and the main rivers, the Scheldt, Maas (Fr., Meuse ), IJssel, Waal, and Lower Rhine, are canalized and interconnected by artificial waterways, linked with the river and canal systems of Belgium and Germany. The Scheldt estuary includes the former islands of Walcheren, North Beveland, and South Beveland. The West Frisian Islands are located off the northern coast of the Netherlands. The Netherlands is extremely densely populated. The maritime provinces include many of the famous cities of the Netherlands—Amsterdam and Rotterdam (the chief ports) and The Hague, Leiden , Delft , Utrecht, Dordrecht , Schiedam , and Vlissingen (Flushing). In addition, Alkmaar , Gouda , and Edam are internationally known as cheese markets, and Haarlem is the center of the flower-raising district. The inland provinces have generally poor and sandy soil. Leading cities include Breda , 's Hertogenbosch , Eindhoven , and Tilburg in North Brabant; Maastricht and Heerlen in Limburg; and Arnhem and Nijmegen in Gelderland. Linguistic conformity to Dutch, the official language, is complete except in Friesland, where Frisian is spoken in places. After the Netherlands obtained independence in the late 16th cent., it became largely Protestant. Now, however, Roman Catholics, concentrated in the southern provinces, make up the largest religious group (31%), while about 20% are Protestant. Muslims are a small but growing minority; some 40% of the population claims no religious affiliation. The archbishop of Utrecht is the Roman Catholic primate of the Netherlands. Sections in this article:


Three Asian countries will play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Two are Japan and South Korea. Which is the third

Asia’s Woeful World Cup | The Diplomat Asia’s Woeful World Cup It has been a dismal start to the FIFA World Cup for the four squads from Asia. By Samuel Chi for The Diplomat June 19, 2014   Does Asia really belong in the World Cup? That question unfortunately has to be asked after a lackluster first go-around in the 2014 tournament. In a World Cup that has featured unusually offensive soccer, with scoring at nearly three goals per game, the four Asian squads have not kept up. With every team having played at least one match so far, Asia is the only continent/confederation to have not won a game. Its four teams have managed just five goals in five games, with Iran involved in the only scoreless draw in the openers of all 32 teams. Enjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. Just $5 a month. That should probably not come as a surprise as the four Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams arrived in Brazil as the weakest group, at least according to the FIFA World Ranking . It has four of the six lowest-ranked teams, including Australia right at the bottom at No. 62, and is the only confederation without a team ranked in the top 40. And it is not as if the Asian teams have gone up against the titans of the sport in every match. Australia played gallantly but was beaten by both Chile and the Netherlands. Japan blew an early lead and lost to Ivory Coast. Both Iran and South Korea played to uninspiring draws, with the Koreans fortunate to score their lone goal on a colossal blunder by the Russian keeper . This trend is nothing new, however. Since the World Cup expanded to 32 teams in 1998, with Asia guaranteed at least four entries, only one squad has made it past the quarterfinals in four tournaments. A number of AFC teams have been on the wrong end of ghastly blowouts, such as Germany’s 8-0 wipeout of Saudi Arabia in 2002 and North Korea’s 7-0 thumping by Portugal in 2010. Even Asia’s lone success story in that span has to be considered an aberration. South Korea made it to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup, finishing fourth after losing to Turkey in the third-place game. But the Koreans co-hosted that World Cup with Japan and played every match on home soil. Their successive wins over Portugal, Italy and Spain were all tainted by officiating decisions that allowed the home side to sail through. To find a truly remarkable performance in a World Cup by an Asian team, you have to go all the way back to 1966, when North Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the 16-team tournament after a 1-0 stunner over Italy. The Koreans then actually led 3-0 in that quarterfinal match against Portugal before losing 5-3. Over the past 20 years, when the rest of the world seemingly were catching up to the European and South American powers, Asia has been largely left behind. While African sides and even the United States have ascended the FIFA World Ranking, AFC teams are basically running in place. There are a couple of key reasons for this: 1. Tactical deficiency: While the rest of the world has moved on to a more aggressive, possession-oriented attacking style, Asian teams have not adapted. They simply lack the creativity and flair that are integral to a more offensive approach. Most Asian teams are stuck with stale tactical approaches whether their coaches are home grown or imported. And that goes for their respective domestic leagues as well. 2. Limited talent base: There’s no question that most of the world’s teams are poaching for talent wherever they can find them. The U.S. squad counts six dual-citizens on its roster; European teams – France, Germany, Belgium, and even Switzerland – draw from their large immigrant communities for top players; African teams find expats who were born or lived in Europe to represent them in international competition. That talent pool simply doesn’t exist for Asian teams as most countries have homogeneous populations. Their expats also don’t tend to play soccer – or any sport for that matter. 3. Soccer just isn’t a priority: Unlike in most parts of the world, soccer is not the most


The Martians Have Landed in Wigan and Robin Hood and the Bogey-Rolling Contest are monologues written by which performer known as The Bolton Bullfrog?

Bernard Wrigley - Arts and Entertainment biography Bernard Wrigley Category : Arts and Entertainment Last modified : 2012-03-19 Bernard Wrigley (born 1948 in Bolton, Lancashire) is a singer, actor and comedian. He is sometimes known by the nickname "The Bolton Bullfrog". Hailing from Bolton, Lancashire, England, Bernard Wrigley labeled himself the "Bolton Bullfrog" to describe his voice, in the liner notes to his first album in 1971. From the onset of his professional career, he has divided his time equally between recording and performing a blend of traditional folk songs and original compositions and acting in a variety of British stage, film, and television productions. Many of his original songs fit squarely in the British folk tradition, balancing sea shanties, pastorals, and bawdy compositions. His song "The Ballad of Knocking Nelly," for example, features pleasant singing and unassumingly sparse instrumental accompaniment in the service of an extremely lewd lyric about a rampantly promiscuous woman who is repeatedly found in compromising situations by her cuckolded husband. In other songs he parodies folk song traditions, as in "Robin Hood and the Bogey Rolling Contest," wherein Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham forego an archery competition to engage in flinging dried mucus at each other. While perhaps best known for his comedic musical compositions, Wrigley is also an admired interpreter of serious songs and is noted for his accomplished technique on the guitar and concertina. Wrigley attended Thornleigh College in Lancashire, where he became entranced by the folk music book inspired by Bob Dylan in the mid-1960s. He had acted since his youth, recalling on his website: "My first recollection of acting was during a school production of Macbeth. I was playing a porter, a rather coarse character, and when I realized I could belch as loudly as I wanted in front of the headmaster and other teachers---I did!" By the time he was 16 he had performed at Bolton's Octagon Theatre. "I got interested in folk clubs," he wrote on his website. "Initially, it was because of the close proximity of the performer. Where else can you ask about chords and finger styles when the performer is right in front of you?" He formed a duo with classmate Dave Brooks in 1968 and the pair, dubbed Dave and Bernard, learned to play guitar and established a residence at the Bury Folk Club. Failing to qualify for a university education, Wrigley took a day job as a customs and excise officer. His burgeoning performing career, however, led him and Brooks back to the Octagon as writers and performers in Crompton's Mule, a documentary production by Robin Pemberton-Billing about Samuel Crompton, the eighteenth-century inventor of the Spinning Mule, a device that produced high-grade yarns for Britain's textile industry. Dave and Bernard also made a British television appearance on the musical variety program Nice Time, hosted by Kenny Everett and Germaine Greer. "They advertised for anyone who could play tunes on their teeth," Wrigley recalled on his website. "Dave and I, along with eight others, played 'Sailers Hornpipe' on teeth and head." Dave and Bernard's performances of their own songs in Crompton's Mule proved enormously popular with audiences, and they repeated their success in 1969 in The Bolton Massacre, an Octagon Theatre production about the civil war in Lancashire, and Faith and Henry, a television play set in Bolton. The duo also wrote Christmas jingles for Yorkshire television in 1969 (broadcast in 1970), and worked for the remainder of the year on the Octagon productions Charlie Came to Town, The Hollow Crown, and Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes, and in a show they composed themselves, It Brings Good Cheer. The duo split up shortly thereafter. In 1970 Wrigley joined the Octagon Roadshow, with former partner Brooks, and Jane Hill, Bob Hoskins, and Ken Campbell. The group renamed itself the Ken Campbell Roadshow, and toured Northern England with a variety of songs and sketches. During this period he wrote the song "Our Bill


Which author who wrote The Virgin Soldiers died earlier this month aged 83?

Leslie Thomas, writer of The Virgin Soldiers, died aged 83 | Daily Mail Online 'He had a wonderful life, he travelled the world': Writer Leslie Thomas who wrote national service novel The Virgin Soldiers, has died aged 83 Leslie Thomas died at his home with his family aged 83 after a long illness Books include The Virgin Soldiers and Last Detective, adapted for ITV The 'immensely popular' writer was awarded an OBE for literature in 2004 Mr Thomas was orphaned and raised in children's home from age 12 He is survived by wife Diana, four children and four grandchildren


The Varicella Zoster Virus causes which disease in children?

Pinkbook | Varicella | Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases | CDC Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin Varicella is an acute infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). The recurrent infection (herpes zoster, also known as shingles) has been recognized since ancient times. Primary varicella infection (chickenpox) was not reliably distinguished from smallpox until the end of the 19th century. In 1875, Steiner demonstrated that chickenpox was caused by an infectious agent by inoculating volunteers with the vesicular fluid from a patient with acute varicella. Clinical observations of the relationship between varicella and herpes zoster were made in 1888 by von Bokay, when children without evidence of varicella immunity acquired varicella after contact with herpes zoster. VZV was isolated from vesicular fluid of both chickenpox and zoster lesions in cell culture by Thomas Weller in 1954. Subsequent laboratory studies of the virus led to the development of a live attenuated varicella vaccine in Japan in the 1970s. The vaccine was licensed for use in the United States in March 1995. The first vaccine to reduce the risk of herpes zoster was licensed in May 2006. Varicella Zoster Virus Replication in nasopharynx and regional lymph nodes Primary viremia 4 to 6 days after infection Multiple tissues, including sensory ganglia, infected during viremia VZV is a DNA virus and is a member of the herpesvirus group. Like other herpesviruses, VZV has the capacity to persist in the body after the primary (first) infection as a latent infection. VZV persists in sensory nerve ganglia. Primary infection with VZV results in chickenpox. Herpes zoster (shingles) is the result of reactivation of latent VZV infection. The virus is believed to have a short survival time in the environment. Pathogenesis VZV enters through the respiratory tract and conjunctiva. The virus is believed to replicate at the site of entry in the nasopharynx and in regional lymph nodes. A primary viremia occurs 4 to 6 days after infection and disseminates the virus to other organs, such as the liver, spleen, and sensory ganglia. Further replication occurs in the viscera, followed by a secondary viremia, with viral infection of the skin. Virus can be cultured from mononuclear cells of an infected person from 5 days before to 1 or 2 days after the appearance of the rash. Clinical Features The incubation period is 14 to 16 days after exposure, with a range of 10 to 21 days. The incubation period may be prolonged in immunocompromised patients and those who have received postexposure treatment with a varicella antibody–containing product.The incubation period is 14 to 16 days after exposure, with a range of 10 to 21 days. The incubation period may be prolonged in immunocompromised patients and those who have received postexposure treatment with a varicella antibody–containing product. Primary Infection (Chickenpox) Incubation period 14 to 16 days (range 10 to 21 days) Mild prodrome for 1 to 2 days (adults) Rash generally appears first on head; most concentrated on trunk Successive crops over several days with lesions present in several stages of development A mild prodrome may precede the onset of a rash. Adults may have 1 to 2 days of fever and malaise prior to rash onset, but in children the rash is often the first sign of disease. In individuals who have not been vaccinated with varicella vaccine, the rash is generalized and pruritic and progresses rapidly from macules to papules to vesicular lesions before crusting. The rash usually appears first on the head, then on the trunk, and then the extremities; the highest concentration of lesions is on the trunk. Lesions also can occur on mucous membranes of the oropharynx, respiratory tract, vagina, conjunctiva, and the cornea. Lesions are usually 1 to 4 mm in diameter. The vesicles are superficial and delicate and contain clear fluid on an erythematous base. Vesicles may rupture or become purulent before they dry and crust. Successive crops appear over several days, with lesions present in several stages of dev


Which 88 year old Dame is currently appearing in Blithe Spirit in London?

Lansbury wows London critics at 88 | SBS News 20 Mar 2014 - 10:50am Lansbury wows London critics at 88 Dame Angela Lansbury, who has returned to the London stage at the age of 88, has received rave reviews for her acting in Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit. Source: 0 Angela Lansbury has British critics spellbound with her performance as a dotty mystic in Blithe Spirit on the London stage. The 88-year-old performer is appearing in the West End for the first time in almost 40 years as medium Madame Arcati in Noel Coward's supernatural farce. She won a Tony for the role on Broadway in 2009. The Daily Telegraph's Charles Spencer praised Lansbury's "astonishing energy and comic panache" in the production, which is directed by 85-year-old Michael Blakemore. In The Times on Wednesday, Dominic Maxwell said Lansbury's "amazing precision and vim" were "a master-class in character comedy". Lansbury, who was born in London, is known worldwide as small-town sleuth Jessica Fletcher in the long-running television series Murder, She Wrote. She said after Tuesday's opening night that "being back in London felt very natural and terrific". Lansbury, who was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2014 New Year Honours, toured Australia in 2013 in the play Driving Miss Daisy.


Mrs Malaprop is a character in which Sheridan comedy?

Who is the Character of Mrs. Malaprop? Updated September 07, 2016. Introducing Mrs. Malaprop The character Mrs. Malaprop is a humorous aunt who gets mixed up in the schemes and dreams of young lovers in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 1775 comedy-of-manners The Rivals. One of the funniest aspects of Mrs. Malaprop's character is that she often uses the incorrect word to express herself. The popularity of the play and the character led to creation of the literary term malapropism , meaning the the practice (whether by intent or by accident) of using an incorrect word that sounds similar to the appropriate word. Mrs. Malaprop's name comes from the French term malapropos, meaning “inappropriate” Here are a few examples of Mrs. Malaprop's wit and wisdom: "We will not anticipate the past, our retrospection will now be all to the future." "The pineapple of politeness" (Instead of "pinnacle of politeness.") "She's as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile" (Instead of "alligator on the banks of the Nile.") Malapropism in Literature and Theater Sheridan was by no means the first or last to use malapropism in his work. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance  Shakespeare, for example, invented several characters whose traits are similar to those of Mrs. Malaprop. A few examples include: Mistress Quickly, a lower-class inn keeper who appears in multiple plays (Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, Henry V, and The Merry Wives of Windsor). A friend of Falstaff's, she says he is "indicted to dinner" rather than "invited to dinner." Constable Dogberry, a character in Much Ado About Nothing, who "comprehended auspicious persons" rather than "apprehending suspicious persons." Dogberry's malapropisms became so famous that the term "Dogberryism" was coined -- a term that is essentially synonymous with malapropism. Many other writers have created Malaprop-type characters or characterizations. For example, Charles Dickens created Oliver Twist's Mr. Bumble, who said of the orphans he routinely starved and beat: "We name our fondlings in alphabetical order." Comedian Stan Laurel, in Sons of the Desert, refers to a "nervous shakedown," and calls the exalted ruler the "exhausted ruler." TV's Archie Bunker of the sitcom All in the Family was characterized by his constant malapropisms. Just a few of his best-known malapropisms including: A house of "ill refute" (rather than ill repute) An "ivory shower" (rather than an ivory tower) A "pig's eye" (rather than a pig sty) "Nectarines of the gods" (rather than nectar of the gods) The Purpose of Malapropism Of course, malapropism is an easy way to get a laugh -- and, across the board, characters who use malapropisms are comic characters. Malapropism, however, has a subtler purpose. Characters who mispronounce or mis-use common words and phrases are, by definition, either unintelligent or uneducated or both. A malapropism in the mouth of a supposedly intelligent or capable character instantly lowers their credibility. One example of this  technique is in the movie Head of State. In the movie the sleazy Vice President mispronounces the word "facade" (fah-sahd), saying "fakade" instead. This signals to the audience that he, himself, is not the educated and intelligent man he appears to be.


Which bird features on the flag of the US state of Louisiana?

State Bird of Louisiana | Brown Pelican Brown pelican public domain National Park Service photo by Rodney Cammauf: Everglades Wildlife Images . Official State Bird of Louisiana The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) was designated the official state bird of Louisiana in 1966. Early European settlers were impressed with the pelican's generous and nurturing attitude toward their young, and the brown pelican has been a symbol of Louisiana since that time.   Louisiana's official nickname is "The Pelican State" and the brown pelican appears on Louisiana's state flag , state seal , the official state painting (along with many other symbols and icons of Louisiana), and is one of three Louisiana symbols displayed on the U.S. mint's bicentennial quarter . Facts The state bird of Louisiana is unique among the world's seven species of pelicans. The brown pelican is found along the ocean shores and not on inland lakes. It is the only dark pelican, and also the only one that plunges from the air into the water to catch its food. Pesticide use caused Pelicans to stop nesting along the Louisiana coast in 1961, and they completely disappeared by 1966. Louisiana began attempting to re-populate its coastline by transporting Florida fledglings into the state. The US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Brown Pelican as an endangered species in 1970, but the Federal Government declared the Brown Pelican "recovered" in Louisiana in 1995 . About 40,000 Brown Pelicans call "The Pelican State" their home today.


The 1969 Derby winner Blakeney and the 1973 winner Morston were both named after villages in which English county?

Thoroughbred Internet Other sons of My Babu who helped to prolong the line for several decades were and . The former made a massive impact on Japanese breeding thanks to his Ebor Handicap-winning son , who spent his stud career in Japan where he topped the General Siresï¿½ Table in 1971, ï¿½76 and ï¿½84 and proved very influential into the current century. Crozier, who was produced during the latter phase of My Babuï¿½s stud career after the stallion had been exported to the USA, did much to keep the line in the spotlight in the States. Blakeney, though, came via neither Clarion nor My Babu. His sire was a son of the Djebel stallion , winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 1955 and of the Hardwicke Stakes and Champion Stakes the following year. Hethersett was both the best horse and the best stallion sired by Hugh Lupus, but unfortunately he only lived to the age of seven, dying in the year of Blakeneyï¿½s birth, 1966. Hethersett was arguably unlucky not to win the Derby in 1962. He went into the race well fancied after having taken the Brighton Derby Trial, but unfortunately he was brought down in a seven-horse pile-up as the field came down Tattenham Hill. It is impossible to know whether he would have beaten Larkspur had he got round, but the form-book, based on his subsequent wins in the Great Voltigeur Stakes and the St Leger, said that he might well have done so. Happily, Blakeney was able to put matters right at Epsom on his fatherï¿½s behalf. That was particularly fitting as his dam , even if not exactly an unlucky loser, had been a very fast-finishing second to Homeward Bound in the Oaks in 1964. Later that month she went one better at Royal Ascot by taking the Ribblesdale Stakes. She had been raced by Lt-Col Sir Jeffery Darrell, but when she retired to stud at the end of the year, she did so in the ownership of her trainer Arthur Budgett. She visited Hethersett in 1965, and thus Blakeney was her first foal. Budgett had bred Windmill Girl (a granddaughter of , which further adds to the nostalgia conjured up by our examination of her family) and offered her for sale as a yearling at Tattersalls. However, she had been kicked by another horse earlier in the autumn and was not in pristine condition, so she did not fetch her reserve of 5,000 gns ï¿½ which turned out to be a real stroke of luck for her breeder. Happily, lightning struck twice because Blakeney too was sent to Tattersalls as a yearling, and he too failed to fetch his reserve. Again, this turned out to have been a great result for Budgett who, as he had done so successfully with the coltï¿½s dam, took him home to train him himself at Whatcombe, the beautiful estate in Berkshire between Lambourn and Hungerford where more recently Paul Cole trained the 1991 Derby winner . Blakeney was lightly raced as a two-year-old, not making his debut until the autumn of 1968. He finished fourth on debut behind subsequent Coronation Cup winner Caliban in the Clarence House Stakes at Ascot before beating his 26 rivals in the Houghton Stakes at Newmarket. The race turned out to have featured a very distinguished quinella: the runner-up was the subsequent dual Cambridgeshire winner Prince De Galles, winner of that fiercely contested feature as a three-year-old in 1969 and again the following year. Budgett made the following yearï¿½s Derby his target for Blakeney. After having suffered a slight setback in the spring, the colt resumed only two and a half weeks before Epsom when finishing an unlucky second to The Elk in the LIngfield Derby Trial, finishing strongly after Geoff Lewis had repeatedly found himself short of room at the top of the straight. Ernie Johnson, then aged only 21 and in the early stages of a good career which lasted until he was in his 50s, had ridden him in the Houghton Stakes, and he was back in the saddle at Epsom. Everything went like clockwork, and he won by a length from the Peter Walwyn-trained Shoemaker. Prix Lupin winner Prince Regent, trained in France by Etienne Pollet, finshed third. That was splendid, and it mattered not a jo


Who was MP for Makerfield from 1987 to 2010?

Ian McCartney, former MP, Makerfield - TheyWorkForYou TheyWorkForYou Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes Consistently voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes Voted a mixture of for and against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes We have lots more plain English analysis of Ian McCartney’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Ian McCartney’s full vote analysis page for more. Recent appearances Compensation Act 2006 (Amendment): Schedule 4 — Reservoirs 2 Feb 2010 I will take a maximum of two minutes, Mr. Speaker. I welcome all aspects of the Bill, particularly as one of those who originally gave evidence to Sir Michael Pitt's inquiry and who was interviewed about some of the recommendations that we wanted it to come up with. That inquiry and its recommendations were excellent. As a consequence, the Bill will be welcomed throughout the country as a... Compensation Act 2006 (Amendment): New Clause 10 — Resilience of critical infrastructure 2 Feb 2010 I thank the Front Benchers for giving me the opportunity to speak. I should tell the Minister that new clause 19 is a probing provision, but in probing I wish to ensure that we make progress on the discussions that I have been trying to have with his Department since October 2008 on this matter. I have been engaged on issues associated with insurance and flooding since the 1980s, both as a...


Who was the husband of Saint Anne and father of the Virgin Mary?

St. Joachim SAINT JOACHIM, FATHER OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN Feast: July 26 Nothing is known of St. Joachim save what is told in apocryphal literature. He was a man of Galilee, husband of Anne, and both he and Anne were in the decline of life when Mary was born. Tradition relates that while Joachim was away from home he had a vision that Anne was to be blessed with a child, and that on his return home, his wife ran forth to tell of the visitation of an angel who had revealed to her the same good tidings. There was ancient belief that a child born of an elderly mother who had given up hope of having offspring was destined for some high purpose and would be blessed by all the world. Parallels occur in the Old Testament in the cases of Rachel, mother of Joseph, and that of Hannah, mother of Samuel. The traditional tomb of St. Anne and St. Joachim was rediscovered in Jerusalem in 1889. Saint Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin. Scriptural Saint. Celebration of Feast Day is July 26. Taken from "Lives of Saints", Published by John J. Crawley & Co., Inc. Provided Courtesy of:


Which motorway runs from near Preston to Colne?

The M65 Motorway, Lancashire [27 photos] :: Geograph Britain and Ireland The M65 Motorway, Lancashire :: Shared Description The M65 motorway runs for 28 miles, from just south of the major junction of the M6 and M61 motorways near Preston, eastward past Darwen, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and ends at Colne. One of the original aims of the motorway was to promote the economically declining Calder Valley by connecting it to the motorway network (although a link to the conurbations of Manchester and/or Leeds might have been more appropriate for that purpose). The first section, connecting Burnley to Brierfield, opened in 1981 with several extensions made over the years until it finally reached the M61 in 1997 when the link from Whitebirk was completed. Much of the 1997 extension was relaid shortly after it opened with a new, quieter tarmac because the amount of road noise had been so great that it prevented birds of prey (mainly owls) from foraging effectively. The M65 is one of the few motorways in England that is not operated and maintained exclusively by the Highways Agency (the body responsible for the motorways and main trunk roads in England). The section from junction 10, Burnley, to the motorwayï¿½s eastern terminus at junction 14, Colne, is operated and maintained by Lancashire County Council. Find images mentioning the words [ The M65 Motorway, Lancashire ] | ( in ther Browser ) These Shared Descriptions are common to multiple images. For example, you can create a generic description for an object shown in a photo, and reuse the description on all photos of the object. All descriptions are public and shared between contributors, i.e. you can reuse a description created by others, just as they can use yours. Created: Wed, 9 Apr 2014, Updated: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 The 'Shared Description' text on this page is Copyright 2014 David Dixon , however it is specifically licensed so that contributors can reuse it on their own images without restriction.


In which sport do players use the penhold grip or the shakehand grip?

How do you hold a table tennis racket? - ActiveSG How do you hold a table tennis racket? How to hold a table tennis racket? Share By Averlynn Lim MASTER YOUR TABLE TENNIS TECHNIQUE (1): GET A GRIP If you want to improve at any sport you play, it's important that you master the basic skills. Table tennis is no different – one of the most fundamental skills to pick up is how to grip your racket.  Although the International Table Tennis Federation has no restrictions on how you should handle your racket, two styles of grips have emerged over the years as the most optimal for playing. They are the Shakehand Grip and the Penhold Grip. The Shakehand Grip The Shakehand Grip is actually a family of different styles, each with very minor variations. It is possibly the oldest and most common grip in the sport, with virtually all Western players and roughly two thirds of Asian players using this grip.  File Photo Credit: SportSG How Should I Hold The Racket? The grip is akin to holding a regular tennis racket or shaking someone’s hand (hence the name).  You hold the handle in the palm of your hand and let the bat head fit snugly into a "V" shape formed by your thumb and first finger. For better control, let your thumb and first finger lie roughly parallel with the straight edge of the rubber at the base of the racket head. The remaining three fingers should then be wrapped around the handle to provide stability. Hold the handle firmly, but not tightly, imagining the bat to be extension of your hand and forearm. This grip should remain constant during play. Pros & Cons [+] Natural and easy to master [+] Provides more power in strokes (suited for attack-minded players) [+] Allows for more control, both in forehand and backhand shots [+] Wide selection of bats to choose from [-] The “Crossover Point” – when it is difficult to determine whether to use a forehand or backhand return accurately [-] Locked wrist can limit a player's adjustment to an opponent's strokes The Penhold Grip The Penhold Grip is also a family of styles, but they have greater variations from each other as compared to the Shakehand family. The three most popular Penhold Grips are the Traditional Chinese Grip, the Reverse Penhold Backhand Chinese Grip, and the Japanese/Korean Grip. File Photo Credit: SportSG How Should I Hold The Racket? In general however, the racket is handled as one would grip a pen, with the thumb and index finger, while the rest of the fingers are either curled or spread on the other side.  In the Traditional Chinese Grip, players hold a shortened handle, with the three remaining fingers resting against the other side. "Japanese" paddles have a raised handle, which is called a "hook." The index finger curls around the "hook" for extra leverage.  Penhold bats typically only have one side covered with a rubber sheet. This makes them lighter than Shakehand bats. The other side must still comply with the paddles rule, so it is usually painted red or black, or covered with a sheet of colour paper. Pros & Cons [+] Allows the wrist to move freely [+] Quicker and more flexible returns (suited for fast-minded tactical players) [+] No “Crossover Point” as the same side is almost always used to return all strokes [+] The element of surprise, as most players are unfamiliar with the style [-] Weak backhand [-] Less power Unusual Grips While most players grip the racket in one of the two styles above, there are some unique grips, which have gained a small measure of popularity and success. The Seemiller Grip The Seemiller Grip, also known as the windshield wiper grip, was developed by former American champion Dan Seemiller in the 1970s. The bat is held quite similarly to the Shakehand Grip, but adds a 90 degree turn so that the thumb and index are are used to grip the side of the bat. The Seemiller grip allows good wrist movement on the forehand stroke, giving a powerful forehand topspin. It is also good for blocking on both sides. Seemiller-grip players get tremendous snap on their forehand strokes, but have to hit backhand shots with the same side of the ba


Which member of The Pussycat Dolls was born in Hawaii?

Nicole Scherzinger | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com Biography Nicole Scherzinger (born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger, 29.6.1978) Nicole Scherzinger is a lead member of the Pussycat Dolls and is also dating the Formula One champion driver Lewis Hamilton. Childhood: Nicole Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Alfonso Valiente and Rosemary. Her father is of Filipino descent and her mother is of Russian descent. Her parents separated when she was a baby and her maternal family moved to Louisville, Kentucky. It was in Louisville that Nicole Scherzinger began performing, attending the Youth Performing Arts School at DuPont Manual High School. She was the first runner-up at the 1996 Kentucky State Fair's talent contest. Studying at Wright State University, Scherzinger majored in acting and musical theatre, performing in productions of Show Boat and Chicago. In 1999, Nicole Scherzinger put her studies on hold in order to sing backing vocals for the rock band Days of the New. Entertainment Career: Nicole Scherzinger was picked as one of the girl group Eden's Crush when she was on the TV series Popstars, becoming one of the group's main vocalists. Their 2001 single 'Get Over Yourself (Goodbye)' hit number one in the US sales charts and as a result, Eden's Crush supported Jessica Simpson and *NSync on tour. Since the band split, Nicole Scherzinger has stated that she did not enjoy her time in the band, but that it toughened her up and enabled her to be successful in the Pussycat Dolls. After Eden's Crush disbanded, Nicole Scherzinger released a few solo records, using the stage name Nicole Kea. One of her tracks, 'Breakfast in Bed' was used on the soundtrack to 50 First Dates, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Nicole Scherzinger joined the burlesque troupe the Pussycat Dolls, as they were being re-moulded as recording artists. Scherzinger had previously seen the troupe perform on The Late Show with David Letterman, when Carmen Electra sang 'Big Spender'. The debut album from Pussycat Dolls was entitled PCD and was released in 2005. The lead single from Pussycat Dolls was 'Don't Cha', which became a global success. Originally, the song had been performed by Tori Alamaze and featured Busta Rhymes. The second single from the album, 'Stickwitu' was the band's second number one in the UK. A follow-up single, 'Beep', featured will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas but did not perform as well as its predecessors. 'Buttons' featured Snoop Dogg and reached number three on the UK singles chart. The sixth single from the album was 'Wait a Minute', which featured Timbaland. After being selected to open for Black Eyed Peas on tour, Pussycat Dolls were also chosen to support Christina Aguilera, with Rihanna as the opening act in the UK. Nicole Scherzinger's vocal talent was singled out by many and she went on to record a number of duets with artists such as Will Smith, Shaggy and Diddy. To expound on her own popularity, Nicole Scherzinger released a debut album, entitled Her Name Is Nicole. She worked with songwriters such as Sean Garrett and Polow da Don and 'Whatever U Like' also featured the rapper T.I. The album also saw Scherzinger work with Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, Pharrell Williams, The Neptunes, Sting and Ne-Yo. The second album from Pussycat Dolls was Doll Domination, in 2008. Following their World Domination Tour, Scherzinger told the press that she planned to work with Lady Gaga and A.R. Rahman. One single from the album, 'Watcha Think About That', featured Missy Elliott. Their single 'Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)' was featured on the soundtrack to Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. In January 2010, it was reported that Nicole Scherzinger was working on a second album of solo material, working with the likes of Ne-Yo and Jay Sean. Later that year, Nicole Scherzinger took part in and won the TV reality contest, Dancing with the Stars. Other celebrities in the series included Pamela Anderson, Shannen Doherty, Buzz Aldrin and Aiden Turner. In July, 2010, Nicole Sch


Which character in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland recites the poem which begins Twinkle, twinkle, little bat! How I wonder what you’re at! Up above the world you fly, Like a tea tray in the sky?

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Wikiquote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Jump to: navigation , search "Alice in Wonderland" redirects here.  For other uses, see Alice in Wonderland (disambiguation) . Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a novel by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) , published on 4 July 1865, three years after the first telling of the tale to the three Liddell sisters, Ina, Alice and Edith, and promising to write it down at the request of Alice. It is similar to his later novel, Through the Looking-Glass . Contents Alice's Adventures in Wonderland[ edit ] All in the golden afternoon Full leisurely we glide… Thus grew the tale of Wonderland... All in the golden afternoon Full leisurely we glide; For both our oars, with little skill, By little arms are plied, While little hands make vain pretense Our wanderings to guide. Thus grew the tale of Wonderland: Thus slowly, one by one, Its quaint events were hammered out — And now our tale is done And home we steer, a merry crew, Beneath the setting sun. Alice! a childish story take, And with a gentle hand Lay it where Childhood's dreams are twined In Memory's mystic band, Like pilgrim's withered wreath of flowers Plucked in a far-off land. Opening poem, stanza seven. Chapter I.  Down the Rabbit-Hole. [ edit ] Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late! Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, 'and what is the use of a book,' thought Alice, 'without pictures or conversations?' Opening paragraph. There was nothing so very remarkable in that; nor did Alice think it so very much out of the ordinary to hear the Rabbit say to itself 'Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!' ...but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out its waistcoat pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet. So many out-of-the-way things had happened lately, that Alice had begun to think that very few things indeed were really impossible. After a fall such as this, I shall think nothing of tumbling downstairs! Alice So many out-of-the-way things had happened lately, that Alice had begun to think that very few things indeed were really impossible. There seemed to be no use in waiting by the little door, so she went back to the table, half hoping she might find another key on it, or at any rate a book of rules for shutting people up like telescopes: this time she found a little bottle on it, ('which certainly was not here before,' said Alice,) and round the neck of the bottle was a paper label, with the words 'DRINK ME' beautifully printed on it in large letters. If you drink much from a bottle marked 'poison' it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later. Alice 'Well, I'll eat it,' said Alice, 'and if it makes me grow larger, I can reach the key; and if it makes me grow smaller, I can creep under the door; so either way I'll get into the garden, and I don't care which happens!' 'Stigand, the patriotic archbishop of Canterbury, found it advisable — "' 'Found what?' said the Duck. 'Found it,' the Mouse replied rather crossly: 'of course you know what "it" means.' 'I know what "it" means well enough, when I find a thing,' said the Duck: 'it's generally a frog or a worm. The question is, what did the archbishop find?' At last the Dodo said, 'everybody has won, and all must have prizes.' Alice thought the whole thing very absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh; and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could. Oh my ears and whiskers! The White Rabbit 'It was much pleasanter at home,' thought poor Alice, 'when one wasn't always growing larger and smaller, and being ordered about by mice and rabbits. I almost wish I hadn't gone down that rabbit-hole — and yet — and yet — it's rather curious, you know, this sort of life! I do wonder what can have happened to me! When I used to read fairy-ta


The olfactory nerve carries the sensory information for which of the senses?

The Olfactory Nerve (CN I) - Course - Olfaction - TeachMeAnatomy The Olfactory Nerve (CN I) Original Author: Kristen Davies Last Updated: January 12, 2017 Revisions: 24 The olfactory nerve, CN I, is the first cranial nerve. In this article, we shall look at the anatomical course of the nerve, its sensory functions and the causes of its dysfunction. Overview The olfactory nerve is the shortest cranial nerve and is the nerve which transmits special sensory information, allowing us to have a sense of smell. It is one of two nerves that do not join with the brainstem, the other being the optic nerve. It is similar to the optic nerve also in its structure, as it has a meningeal covering unlike CN III to XII. Embryologically it is derived from the otic placode (a thickening of the ectoderm layer), which also give rise to the glial cells which support the nerve. The olfactory nerve is also capable of regeneration. Olfactory nerves are unmyelinated and covered by Schwann cells.  The nerve consists of two processes: Peripheral olfactory processes (receptors) in the olfactory mucosa. Central processes that return the information to the brain. © 2015-2017 TeachMeAnatomy.com [CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0] Fig 1.0 – Innervation of the nasal cavity. The olfactory nerve is responsible for the sense of smell. The nasociliary and nasopalatine nerves provide general sensation. Olfactory Mucosa The olfactory mucosa is a very important structure as it not only senses smell, but also the more advanced aspects of taste. It is located in the roof of the nasal cavity and is composed of pseudostratified columnar epithelium which contains a number of cells. Basal cells: Form the new stem cells from which the new olfactory cells can develop. Sustentacular cells: Tall cells for structural support. These are analogous to the glial cells located in the CNS. Olfactory receptor cells: bipolar neurons which have two processes, a dendritic process and a central process. The dendritic process projects to the surface of the epithelium, where they project a number of short cilia, the olfactory hairs, into the mucous membrane. These cilia react to odors in the air and stimulate the olfactory cells. The central process (also known as the axon) projects in the opposite direction through the basement membrane. In addition to the epithelium, there are Bowman’s glands present in the mucosa, which secrete mucus. Fig 1.1 – The cells of the olfactory epithelium Anatomical Course Once the axon penetrates through the basement membrane, it joins other non-myelinated processes to form the fila olfactoria (bundles of olfactory axons). They then enter the cranial cavity through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone – the roof of the nasal cavity. Olfactory Bulb Once in the cranial cavity, the fibres enter the olfactory bulb, which lies in the olfactory groove, within the anterior cranial fossa. © 2015-2017 TeachMeAnatomy.com [CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0] Fig 1.2 – Initial course of the olfactory nerve fibres. The olfactory bulb is an ovoid structure which contains specialised neurones, called mitral cells. The olfactory nerve fibres synapse with the mitral cells, forming collections known as synaptic glomeruli. From the glomeruli, second order nerves then pass posteriorly into the olfactory tract. Olfactory Tract The olfactory tract runs inferiorly to the frontal lobe. As the tract reaches the anterior perforated substance, it divides into medial and lateral stria:  The lateral stria sends carries the axons to the olfactory area of the cerebral cortex (also known as the primary olfactory cortex). The medial stria carry the axons across the medial plane of the anterior commissure where they meet the olfactory bulb of the opposite side. The primary olfactory cortex sends nerve fibres to many other areas of the brain, notably the piriform cortex, the amygdala, olfactory tubercle and the secondary olfactory cortex. These areas are involved in the memory and appreciation of olfactory sensations. Clinical Relevance: Anosmia Anosmia is defined as the absence of the sense of smell. It can be temporary


Which 1961 Western is the only film directed by Marlon Brando?

One Eyed Jacks 1961 Marlon Brando, Karl Malden - YouTube One Eyed Jacks 1961 Marlon Brando, Karl Malden 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 Sep 18, 2015 One-Eyed Jacks, a 1961 Western, is the only film directed by actor Marlon Brando. The picture was originally planned to be directed by Stanley Kubrick from a screenplay by Sam Peckinpah, but studio disputes led to their replacement by Brando and Guy Trosper. Brando portrays the lead character Rio, and Karl Malden plays his partner "Dad" Longworth. The supporting cast features Katy Jurado, Ben Johnson, and Slim Pickens. Category


In Through The Looking Glass which characters recite the poem The Walrus and the Carpenter to Alice?

The Walrus and the Carpenter (characters) | Alice in Wonderland Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Walrus and the Carpenter The Walrus and the Carpenter (characters) 281pages on For the poem, see The Walrus and the Carpenter . ❖ ❖ ❖ The Walrus and the Carpenter are a pair of fictional characters from the novel Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll . They only appear within a poem, that Tweedledee and Tweedledum recite in Chapter Four. Description Edit According to the poem, the Walrus and Carpenter were walking along a beach one night when both sun and moon are visible. They came upon an offshore bed of oysters, four of whom they invited to join them; to the disapproval of the eldest oyster, many more follow them. After walking along the beach (a point is made of the fact that the oysters are all neatly shod despite having no feet), the two titular characters are revealed to be predatory and eat all of the oysters. After hearing the poem, the good-natured Alice attempts to determine which of the two leading characters might be the more sympathetic, but is thwarted by the Tweedles' further interpretation: "I like the Walrus best," said Alice, "because you see he was a little sorry for the poor oysters." "He ate more than the Carpenter, though," said Tweedledee. "You see he held his handkerchief in front, so that the Carpenter couldn't count how many he took: contrariwise." "That was mean!" Alice said indignantly. "Then I like the Carpenter best—-if he didn't eat so many as the Walrus." "But he ate as many as he could get," said Tweedledum. This was a puzzler. After a pause, Alice began, "Well! They were both very unpleasant characters—-" The dramatis personae for Through the Looking-Glass, identifies the Walrus as the Red Queen 's bishop and the Carpenter as the Red Queen's knight. [1] Other Appearances


The screenplay of the 1961 horror film The Pit and the Pendulum was based on a short story by which author?

Watch Videos Online | The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) | Veoh.com The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)   7,517 The Pit and the Pendulum is a 1961 horror film directed by Roger Corman, starring Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, and Luana Anders. The screenplay by Richard Matheson was based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story of the same name. Set in 16th century Spain, the story is about a young Englishman who visits a forbidding castle to investigate his sister's mysterious death. After a series of horrific revelations, apparently ghostly appearances and violent deaths, the young man becomes strapped to the titular torture device by his lunatic brother-in-law during the film's climactic sequence. category:  Flag Video What are you seeing? If you are the copyright owner of this video and believe the video has been uploaded without your permission, please submit a copyright infringement notice . Tell us more: Please select a reason why this video should be flagged. Link: Embed: <object width="410" height="341" id="veohFlashPlayer" name="veohFlashPlayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.veoh.com/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.7.0.1509&permalinkId=v19957133WXsNTxg6&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.7.0.1509&permalinkId=v19957133WXsNTxg6&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0&id=anonymous" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="410" height="341" id="veohFlashPlayerEmbed" name="veohFlashPlayerEmbed"></embed></object>
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Which musical, currently running in London, includes the song Tomorrow is a Latter Day?

The Book of Mormon tickets | Theatre People The Book of Mormon Tickets Show: Are you flexible with this date? Performance: 31 Coventry Street, London, W1D 6AS Travel Bakerloo, Piccadilly Directions to theatre (2mins) Take Coventry Street and the theatre is be past the London Trocadero on your right. Bus Buses: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139 Night Buses: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551 Rail Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (1min) Share 20th Jan 2017 - 29th Apr 2017 Running Time News What's it all about? The Book of Mormon was the winner of four 2014 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Best Actor In A Musical. The Book of Mormon is the biggest Broadway musical smash in recent memory, and now it's repeating its phenomenal success in London, at the Prince of Wales theatre. Its first year sold out faster than you can say 'Oh my God, they killed Kenny', and it's still red-hot. As such, we encourage you to book promptly if you fancy seeing The Book of Mormon soon.  The show is the brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, with Robert Lopez of Avenue Q. The Book of Mormon won an incredible 9 Tony Awards after opening at New York’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre in March 2011, and its soundtrack is the biggest selling cast album for forty years, reaching No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard chart and picking up the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Sharply satirical, wildly irreverent, more than a bit rude but somehow sweet and endearing as well, The Book of Mormon gleefully skewers a truckload of sacred cows including organized religion, consumerism and the musical genre itself. What's the story? The Book of Mormon tells the story of two earnest young Mormon missionaries, Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham. Dispatched to a small town in Uganda to spread the word of the Latter Day Saints, they’re walloped by culture shock and end up in a showdown with a tyrannical warlord. The duo are forced to confront their own beliefs before they can win the day, not to mention facing off with famine, poverty and AIDS. It may not sound like the stuff of uproarious comedy, but in the hands of spectacularly snarky South Parkers Parker and Stone, that’s exactly what The Book of Mormon is. Who's in it? Book Of Mormon creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the genius creative duo behind the phenomenally successful, long-running animated TV comedy series South Park. Robert Lopez has previously enjoyed worldwide success as the progenitor of potty-mouthed puppet parody Avenue Q. Nic Rouleau plays Elder Price. His previous theatre includes: The Book of Mormon (Broadway, Chicago and US Tour), Emmett in Legally Blonde (US Tour) and Woody in Toy Story: The Musical (Disney). Other New York credits include: Homer in Floyd Collins and Jonathan in Alan Menken’s King David (Skirball Center). Regional credits include: Marius in Les Misérables, Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Cliff in Cabaret. Brian Sears plays Elder Cunnigham. His previous theatre includes: on Broadway, Lend Me a Tenor directed by Stanley Tucci, Finian’s Rainbow, Grease and All Shook Up. He’s also performed in US National Tours and regionally throughout the US. Who is The Book of Mormon suitable for? Not recommended for children or the easily offended - this is adult stuff, for liberal-minded audiences. But if you love South Park's near-the-knuckle comedy and / or gloriously life-affirming, painfully funny musicals stuffed to the gills with take-home-tunes, then The Book Of Mormon is absolutely essential. If you're a parent and you're OK with your kids watching South Park, then use your own judgement about letting them see this. Why book with us? TheatrePeople.com is your online box office for The Book of Mormon tickets, and your one-stop theatre ticket shop for the best seats in the West End. Count on us to provide great service and great discount deals on theatre tickets for all of the plays, comedies and musicals on the London stage. We hope your trip to The Book of Mo