What was the name of the 1999 television series created by Russell T. Davies that chronicled the lives of three men in Manchester's gay village?

Queer as Folk - Factbites Queer as Folk (UK) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Queer as Folk is a 1999 British television series that chronicles the lives of three gay men let loose in Manchester's gay village around Canal Street. Queer as Folk was produced by the independent Red Production Company for Channel Four, which had previously shown its openness for gay-themed material with made-for-TV movies like Beautiful Thing, which was later also given a cinema release. The producers say that Queer as Folk, although superficially a realistic depiction of gay urban life in the 1990s, is meant as a fantasy, and that Stuart, Vince, and Nathan are not so much characters as gay male archetypes. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queer_as_Folk_(UK)   (1045 words) Buy Queer as Folk: The Complete First Season on DVD at tlavideo.com Queer As Folk is unquestionably the gay cultural phenomena of the new millennium. Queer As Folk is one of the most amazing TV Shows ever and is a landmark as the show for the new millennium. Queer As Folk shows the life of a group of gay guys and a lesbian couple living in Pittsburgh. www.tlavideo.com /templates/catalog_details.cfm?id=184588&c=2&v=2&sn=149   (1217 words)    BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Queer As Folk lands Stateside Queer As Folk is being seen as groundbreaking because it is the first American TV drama in which almost all of the principal characters are gay . Queer as Folk has also raised concerns among some gays who have seen previews, who feel it reflects a very limited segment of their community. Although some gays have complained that Queer is Folk is too male and too focused on drug-taking, promiscuous culture the series is expected to win a strong following in the gay community. news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/entertainment/newsid_1050000/1050177.stm   (618 words) Television: Kathryn Jean Lopez on Queer as Folk on NRO Weekend Queer shows us the lifestyle that puts homosexuals at risk  the dangerous, unseemly world of gay baths and nightclubs. Queer's level of gay promiscuity is unrivaled by anything else on TV  or at least anything else that you are encouraged to watch on your daily travels. Queer as Folk is supposedly "groundbreaking" television, but if you're gonna be groundbreaking, just do it. www.nationalreview.com /weekend/television/television-lopez012602.shtml   (727 words)      Queer as Folk Special Introduction, queer as folk queer as folk queer as folk manchester canal street channel 4 queer ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Queer as Folk Special Introduction, queer as folk queer as folk queer as folk manchester canal street channel 4 queer as folk queer as folk queer as folk manchester canal street channel 4 Our feature on the series "Queer as folk" will hopefully grow into a comprehensive guide. Even though the series has finished we will continue to add pictures and additional background information all the time as well possibly giving you sneak previews of the promised 2 hour follow-up special Click here to send us your thoughts on the series. www.gayguide.co.uk /queerasfolk/index2.htm   (215 words)      queer as folk @ a i d a n - g i l l e n. c o m queer as folk @ a i d a n - g i l l e n. Stuart, Vince and Nathan may all be back on Canal Street, but Queer as Folk 2 takes their story further. Queer as Folk generated 321 calls to Channel Four on Wednesday 24 February, the day after the first episode was broadcast. www.aidan-gillen.com /qaf.html   (599 words) Queer as Folk rules! Queer as Folk is back for its’ third season. But when the same issue was explored on Queer as Folk, it seemed all the more meaningful and came without the tearjerker aspect added for good television on Boston Public. I admit it, I am an addict to the American version of QAF, but I have to say, as a gay guy (and a fl one at that) I h... www.suite101.com /article.cfm/8047/99923   (643 words)      Amazon.com: DVD: Queer as Folk - The Complete First Season (Showtime) (2001)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Though prompted by its excellent British counterpart, the US version of QA


Released in 2001, 'Teenage Dirtbag', was the first UK top 10 hit for which American pop-punk group?

Spin 14 of Pop-Punk's Best One-Hit Wonders - Fuse Spin 14 of Pop-Punk's Best One-Hit Wonders Sample the "Flavor of the Weak" and look back at our favorite screamy, dreamy hits. pin it 0 Spin 14 of Pop-Punk's Best One-Hit Wonders Whether you were belting "Flavor of the Weak" into a hairbrush, learning how to play power chords to "Teenage Dirtbag" or simply blowing out your headphones, computer speakers or car stereo while blasting the Starting Line in the suburbs, admit it: You had a thing for pop-punk at one point or another. No one was immune between the years of 1996-2006. Though bands like  Blink-182 and  New Found Glory went on to represent that sunny genre that coupled radio-ready hooks with the driving riffs of punk and hardcore better than anything else, a handful of select bands made a special contribution to the canon of pop-punk: the one-hit wonder. We've scoured our LiveJournals, our memories and our stacks of mix tapes to compile this list of favorite pop-punk one-hit wonders for you. Sit back, relax, rewind and revisit. (And we apologize in advance for getting "Flagpole Sitta" stuck in your head for the rest of time.) By Hilary Hughes, Jeff Benjamin, Thomas Nassiff and Maria Sherman 1 / 14 American Hi-Fi American Hi-Fi American Hi-Fi rose up the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 (and never again) with their insanely catchy debut single "Flavor of the Weak." It stalled at No. 41, just missing a Top 40 hit for the group, but was a Top 5 smash on the Alternative charts. Four albums later, the band is still together with their fifth record slated for this September. Fun fact: frontman Stacy Jones is the music director and touring drummer for  Miley Cyrus . 1 / 14 Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Red Jumpsuit Apparatus In 2006, Jacksonville, Florida's Red Jumpsuit Apparatus snagged a Top 25 hit with "Face Down." It was a racing rock track with an important message decrying men who get violent with their girlfriends. How many songs nowadays have a chorus that's both catchy and progressive ("Do you feel like a man when you push her around? / Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?")? We really miss this brand of pop-punk. 2 / 14 Save Ferris Save Ferris The ska-punk cover was a gem in and of itself in the late '90s/early '00s, and one of the best was Save Ferris' take on '80s jukebox staple "Come On Eileen." Monique Powell's voice is a force to be reckoned with, as is the chipper as all get-out instrumentation. Save Ferris are no longer the band they were back when their take on "Come On Eileen" was recorded—Powell's the only remaining original member—but the cover and its charm endure. 3 / 14 Wheatus Wheatus You'd be lying to yourself if you said you didn't whisper "I'VE GOT TWO TICKETS TO IRON MAIDEN BAAAAY-BEEEEE" out loud after catching so much as a bar of "Teenage Dirtbag." The stuff of rom com soundtrack dreams, "Teenage Dirtbag" settled at the height of pop-punk hysteria in 2000. (That explains how Wheatus was able to convince Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari to star in the music video for the track.) 4 / 14 Lit Lit The summer of 1999 brought about a soundtrack full of pop-punk glory, and we may never forget  Blink-182 ’s “All the Small Things” and Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” as a result. The entire world was in solidarity with Southern California, and for a minute, Lit lead the pack. “My Own Worst Enemy” is self-deprecating and catchy, like all good sad boy band music. The opening line, “Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk? / I didn’t mean to call you that” might be the most pop-punk verse ever written. 5 / 14 Fountains of Wayne Fountains of Wayne One of the most instantly recognizable singles of the “download generation,” Fountains of Wayne struck gold with “Stacy’s Mom.” Everything from the sticky-sweet melody to the Fast Times at Ridgemont High-influenced video was perfectly executed, resulting in Fountains of Wayne becoming a true one-hit wonder on a mainstream scale. (We still think you should listen to the wonderful “Hey Julie,” also from Welcome Interstate Managers.) 6 / 14 Harvey Danger Harvey D


Which folk-hero was the subject of Rossini's final opera?

Teatro Regio at the Harris and on WFMT | On WFMT Teatro Regio at the Harris and on WFMT Tuesday, December 2, 2014 by Noel Morris Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy Wednesday at 6:50 pm Producing opera is a 400 year old occupation for Italians. They’ve exported the scores of Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini to theaters worldwide, not to mention performers like Pavarotti and Toscanini. They’ve erected sumptuous opera houses; and in spite of their tendency to burn down (Teatro Regio burned in 1936), Italians maintain traditions in an unbroken line directly back to the composers. In such vital and energizing environs, it seems they have been slow to leave. According to Teatro Regio Torino, inaugurated in 1740, Wednesday’s concert in Chicago’s Harris Theater marks the company’s first appearance in North America. The Teatro Regio Torino production of “Guglielmo Tell” by Gioachino Rossini; directed by Graham Vick; costumes by Paul Brown; photo by Ramella & Giannese Teatro Regio presents a concert performance of the final opera of Gioachino Rossini: Guillaume Tell, a french language opera composed by Rossini in Paris in 1828. The opera tells the story of a Swiss rebel who leads his people against their Austrian oppressors. Although Guillaume Tell depicts a fourteenth century folk hero, the subject of popular uprising tripped the censors in both France and in Italy, causing cuts and delays in productions of the opera. It was a year before the French premiere took place. An Italian translation of Guillaume Tell followed in 1831. “I think Rossini, with great sensitivity, felt the changes that were taking place around him. So he decided to leave the scene but does so with the mastery of a “coup de théâtre”, showing to the world, through William Tell, that if he wanted, he could have made it a landmark in the eighteenth century melodrama.” —Gianandrea Noseda American soprano Angela Meade sings the role of Matilde Luca Salsi singing Macbeth with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2013, c. Todd Rosenberg The Teatro Regio Torino presents the Italian version of Rossini’s final opera, Guglielmo Tell. Baritone Luca Salsi, who sang the role of Macbeth in Riccardo Muti’s performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, sings the title role of Guglielmo Tell. Washington state native Angela Meade sings the role of the Habsburg princess Matilde; and Iowa native, tenor John Osborn sings Arnoldo. Gianandrea Noseda, the outgoing music director of Teatro Regio Torino conducts these performances, which will include stops in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toronto, and at Carnegie Hall. WFMT will go to the Harris Theater on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:50 pm to present a live broadcast of the concert performance of Guglielmo Tell. The 3-hour broadcast will be followed by Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin at 11:00 pm. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Larry Janowski I feel genuine regret for any Chicago opera lover who missed last night’s performance of William Tell at the Harris. On the other hand the relative smallness of the theater was like a funnel or wine press that squeezed every ounce of excitement and enthusiasm from singers and musicians. The audience, too, did itself proud–not always true among us running to our cars or trains. The experience was breathtaking and so very satisfying. Seeing William Tell was something I thought I’d never do, and I still look forward to a full-blown production, but I doubt all the costumes and scenery in the world could outdo this triumph. Buona ventura, to all the cast and crew in your American tour. Larry Janowski p.s. I admit that it was I who shaped my bravo into “Heigh ho!” after the overture. Couldn’t stop myself. stamman I tried to record this performance on my computer. All went well until the last 10minutes, then…nothing. Can anyone help?


With an area of 820,000 square metres, which is the world's largest religious structure?

10 Largest Temples in the World – Touropia Travel Experts Last updated on November 10, 2016 in World Religions 9 Comments So, what is the biggest temple in the world? To answer this question we first have to establish what a temple is. Although roughly defined as a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities not all religions use the word temple. In the Western Christian tradition temple is rarely used for example so these churches and cathedrals will be excluded. In contrast, in the Eastern Christian tradition the word temple is used very frequently. Second what measure of size to use? According to the Guinness World Record the Akshardham Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the world but this is disputed by at least 3 other temples in India which are all claimed to be the largest temple. These temples are often part of a larger complex which makes it even less clear. In this list I’ll focus on the main temple (if any) to determine which is the largest temple in the word. 10Baalbek flickr/ upyernoz Baalbek, also called Heliopolis, is a spectacular archaeological site in northeastern Lebanon. From the 1st century BC and over a period of two centuries, the Romans built three temples here: Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus. Created to be the largest temple in the Roman empire, the temple of Jupiter was lined by 54 massive granite columns. Only 6 of these titanic columns remain standing but even they are incredibly impressive. The best preserved temple at the site is the Temple of Bacchus built in 150 AD. The temple is 69 meters long and 36 meters wide. Its walls are adorned by 42 Corinthian columns, 19 of which remain upright in position standing 19 meters (62 feet) high. 9Temple of Christ the Saviour flickr/ akk_rus One of the most imposing and controversial buildings in Moscow, the resurrected Temple of Christ the Saviour has had a short but turbulent history. It was originally commissioned after the defeat of Napoleon, but construction did not begin until 1839. In 1931 it was blown to pieces by orders of Stalin to make way for a proposed Palace of the Soviets, which was never built. In 1990, the Russian Orthodox Church received permission to rebuilt the cathedral. Completed in 2000, the new cathedral is loosely based on the original design, but constructed with modern building materials. At a height of 105 meters (344 feet) it is the tallest Orthodox church in the world. 8Temple of Saint Sava flickr/ Jorge-11 The Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade is the largest Orthodox church building in the world. It is dedicated to the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The construction of the church began in 1985 and was mostly completed by 2004. The internal decorations are still not finished. In English, it is usually called a cathedral because of its size and importance but it is not the seat of a bishop and therefore technically not a cathedral. In Serbian it is called a hram (temple). The church is 91 meters (299 feet) long from and 81 meters (266 feet) wide. It is 70 meters (230 feet) tall, with the main gold-plated cross on top of the dome extends the church for 12 more meters (39 feet). It has a surface area of 3,500 m2 on the ground floor. 7Tikal (Temple IV) Tikal was the largest Mayan city between ca. 200 to 900 AD with an estimated population between 100,000 and 200,000 inhabitants. Tikal contains 6 very large step pyramids. The largest, Temple-pyramid IV, is some 72 meters (230 feet) high and was finished around 720 AD. Temple IV is the largest temple built anywhere in the Maya region, and as it currently stands is the tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas although the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan may originally have been taller, as may have been one of the jungle covered pyramids at El Mirador. 6Jetavanaramaya wikipedia/ MOHS Kosgodage Located in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, the Jetavanaramaya is the largest stupa in the world if measured by volume. The temple was built by king Mahasena in the 3rd century AD and took 15 years to complete. Approximately 93.3 million baked bricks were


The Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the only place in the world where which mammal, that was first seen by Europeans in 1901, can be found in the wild?

1000+ images about Okapi, Forest Giraffe, Okapia johnstoni, giraffid artiodactyl mammal from Ituri Rainforest, Congo on Pinterest | Msnbc rachel maddow, The zo… Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Okapi, Forest Giraffe, Okapia johnstoni, giraffid artiodactyl mammal from Ituri Rainforest, Congo The Okapi, Okapia johnstoni, is a giraffid artiodactyl mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest, located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe. The animal was brought to prominent European attention by speculation on its existence found in popular press reports covering Henry Morton Stanley's journeys in 1887. Today, about 10,000–20,000 remain in the wild 23 Pins783 Followers


The name of which colour was first used in the English poem 'Beowulf' to describe a shield made of wood from a Yew tree?

Colors and Color Healing Everything is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies that correspond to sound, light and color.  We are drawn to the colors needed to create balance in our lives, the goal in all healing. Our consciousness and emotions align with the colors we wear, home design, and often our diet. Some people dream in color, others in black and white. ROYGBIV is an acronym for the sequence of hues commonly described as making up a rainbow . Colors and Frequenices Blue Blue is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440-490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colors. On the HSV Color Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a color corresponding to an equal mixture of red and green light. On a color wheel based on traditional color theory (RYB), the complementary color to blue is considered to be orange (based on the Munsell color wheel). The English language commonly uses "blue" to refer to any color from navy blue to cyan. The word itself is derived from the Old French word bleu. A Scots and Scottish English word for "blue-grey" is blae, from the Middle English bla ("dark blue," from the Old English blood). Ancient Greek lacked a word for color blue and Homer called the color of the sea "wine dark", except that the word kyanos (cyan) was used for dark blue enamel. In the English language, blue may refer to the feeling of sadness. This is because blue was related to rain, or storms, and in Greek mythology, the god Zeus would make rain when he was sad (crying), and a storm when he was angry. Kyanos was a name used in Ancient Greek to refer to dark blue tile (in English it means blue-green or cyan). The phrase "feeling blue" is linked also to a custom among many old deepwater sailing ships. If the ship lost the captain or any of the officers during its voyage, she would fly blue flags and have a blue band painted along her entire hull when returning to home port. Many languages do not have separate terms for blue and or green, instead using a cover term for both (when the issue is discussed in linguistics, this cover term is sometimes called grue in English). Blue is commonly used on internet browsers to color a link that has not been clicked; when a link has been clicked it changes yellow or orange or purple. Metaphysics Blue is the color of truth, serenity and harmony, by helping to soothe the mind. It is good for cooling, calming, reconstructing and protecting. good for fevers, calming the body and mind, raising frequency, etc. Blue is the color of electricity. We experience in a program created by electromagnetic energy that had a beginning and is evolving out of physical consciousness. Blue Crystals Blue relates to the future in linear time as it is a faster moving frequency than we experience in the physical. Consciousness is moving into the blue. (Midnight) Blue takes us to 12:00, 12 around 1 creational geometry, 2012 Mayan Calendar Prophecy, Hopi Blue Kachina Prophecies, Isis/Sirius , and more. Indigo Children Blue In the News ... Experts discover traces of rare artificial pigment on Egyptian mummy portraits and panel paintings   Ancient Origins - August 29, 2015 Egyptian Blue is one of the first artificial pigments known to have been used by man. First created around 5,000 years ago by heating a mixture of a calcium compound, a copper-containing compound, silica sand and soda or potash to around 850-950 C, the precious pigment was reserved for the most exquisite of artworks. In Egyptian belief, blue was considered the color of the heavens, and hence the universe. It was also associated with water and the Nile. However, scientists have now found traces of the rare pigment behind drab-colored mummy portraits, leading to a new understanding of how this particular pigment was used by artists in the second century A.D. Egyptian Blue Hides in These Mummy Portraits   Epoch Times - August 29, 2015 Dusting off 15 Roman-era Egyptian mummy portraits - mostly untouched for 100 years -


The animated television series 'Beavis & Butthead' is set in the fictional town of 'Highland', in which American state?

Highland | Beavis and Butt-Head | Fandom powered by Wikia Highland is the series' main setting. About Highland Edit Highland is a fictional town in the USA, possibly near the border of Texas and eastern New Mexico. It is also Beavis and Butt-head 's hometown and most of the series takes place in this town. To some fans, it's likely the town is located in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is more likely to be in the state of Texas however. In the Beavis and Butt-head Do America movie, Highland is only 40-80 miles North-Northeast near the desert sites of where Beavis went on his peyote trip in the middle of the movie. It makes perfect sense since Muddy is nearby and he can't live that far from where they were found in the desert since they started from Highland in the first place. Beavis and Butt-head's home was not too far away at all when they were in the desert and it can even be proven when watching episodes involving them being in the desert as well as the mountains which aren't far from Highland. They basically drove right near their own house in the middle of the movie within Texas as it's shown on the map after Muddy picks them up when he changes his mind about killing them in the desert after finding them. Notice that Beavis and Butt-head are in a different spot in the desert where a road is nearby to the left of the screen. There was no road in that spot when we first see them freaking out in the desert, so this must mean that Muddy picked them up to take them to another spot which is much close to Highland in the state of Texas. The spot they were originally in had to be in New Mexico since that scene took place before they were even in Texas after Muddy picked them up following being questioned by ATF officials. It's most likely in a dry, warm clime, though as most episodes feature a blazing yellow sun high in the sky. Much of the surrounding ecology is badland, plains, and flat desert, with few patches of forest and mountains. Although mentioned in Daria, the town is also said to have uranium in the drinking water. Considering the series' view in a rather cynical, sarcastic, and humorous light, as far as the town goes, Highland appears to not have aged well; despite all attempts to be a model all American town to live the American Dream in, much of the town shows years of wear and tear over the economy's directions and society's changes over time. Many of the streets that Beavis and Butthead walk down on are usually shown as rundown and gritty, with many businesses locally owned but appearing to struggle, with a Turbo Mall 2000 appearing to have taken plenty of business away. The people of Highland, though possibly well behaved, are often seen to be myopic and prudish, opportunistic and materialistic, inane, shortsighted, dimwitted, kitsch and affluently decadent, to slobbish, shabby, burnt out, and even outright criminally delinquent and violent. Teenagers are nonetheless eager to get out of Highland or are apathetic and aimless. Likewise with Texas, it's located in the Bible Belt. There appears to be a large network of Prosperity Gospel and televangelist Christian business owners who run the upper scale businesses in Highland. Conservative Fundamentalist talk show host Gus Baker is shown to have his headquarters set up in Highland, before his fall from fame. There also appears to be a largely ignored seedy underbelly and impoverished lower class ghettos; the fact that Todd and his gang terrorize the town, and to even the fact that Highland's more overlooked aspects gave birth to Beavis and Butthead, is testament to this fact. Businesses in Highland, notably in the heart of the town, are shown to have barred windows and doors. Blackouts usually showcase a lot of explosive social tension, crime and theft in Highland. Considering its location, it also appears that it's a hot spot for drug runners who cross the border.


Which blue pigment used in paints was discovered accidentally in Berlin in 1704 by Heinrich Diesbach and Johann Konrad Dippel?

The Accidental Creation of Prussian Blue Pigment By Marion Boddy-Evans Updated October 31, 2016. Any artist who enjoys using Prussian blue will find it hard to imagine that such a beautiful blue was actually the result of an experiment gone wrong. The discoverer of Prussian blue, the colormaker Diesbach, was in fact not trying to make a blue, but a red. The creation of Prussian blue, the first modern, synthetic color was completely accidental. Diesbach, working in Berlin, was attempting to create cochineal red lake in his laboratory. ("Lake" was once a label for any dye-based pigment; "cochineal" was originally obtained by crushing the bodies of cochineal insects.) The ingredients he needed were iron sulfate and potash. In a move that'll bring a smile to any artist's who's ever tried to save money by buying cheap materials, he obtained some contaminated potash from the alchemist in whose laboratory he was working, Johann Konrad Dippel. The potash had been contaminated with animal oil and was due to be thrown out. When Diesbach mixed the contaminated potash with the iron sulfate, instead of the strong red he was expecting, he got one that was very pale. continue reading below our video 5 Places to Sell Your Crafts He then attempted to concentrate it, but instead of a darker red he was expecting, he first got a purple, then a deep blue. He'd accidentally created the first synthetic blue pigment, Prussian blue. Traditional Blues It's hard to imagine now, given the range of stable, lightfast colors we can buy, that in the early eighteenth century artists didn't have an affordable or stable blue to use. Ultramarine, which is extracted from the stone lapis lazuli, was more expensive than vermilion and even gold. (In the Middle Ages, there was only one known source of lapis lazuli, which means simply 'blue stone'. This was Badakshan, in what is now Afghanistan. Other deposits have subsequently been found in Chile and Siberia). Indigo had a tendency to turn black, was not lightfast, and had a greenish tinge. Azurite turned green when mixed with water so couldn't be used for frescoes. Smalt was difficult to work with and had a tendency to fade. And not enough was yet known about the chemical properties of copper to consistently create a blue instead of a green (it's now known that the result depends on the temperature it was made at). The Chemistry Behind the Creation of Prussian Blue Neither Diesbach nor Dippel were able to explain what had happened, but these days we know that the alkali (the potash) reacted with the animal oil (prepared from blood), to create potassium ferrocyanide. Mixing this with the iron sulfate, created the chemical compound iron ferrocyanide, or Prussian blue. The Popularity of Prussian Blue Diesbach made his accidental discovery some time between 1704 and 1705. In 1710 it was described as being "equal to or excelling ultramarine". Being about a tenth of the price of ultramarine, it's no wonder that by 1750 it was being widely used across Europe. By 1878 Winsor and Newton were selling Prussian blue and other paints based on it such as Antwerp blue (Prussian blue mixed with white). Famous artists who have used it include Gainsborough, Constable, Monet, Van Gogh , and Picasso (in his 'Blue Period'). The Characteristics of Prussian Blue Prussian blue is a translucent (semi-transparent) color, but has a high tinting strength (a little has a marked effect when mixed with another color). Originally Prussian blue had a tendency to fade or turn grayish green, particularly when mixed with white, but with modern manufacturing techniques this is no longer an issue.


With over 600,000 works on display in six buildings, which museum contains the largest public collection of art in the world?

14 Best Museums in the World – Touropia Travel Experts 14 Best Museums in the World Last updated on November 9, 2016 in Culture 13 Comments The urge to collect things of beauty and significance goes deep into history. Museums not only exhibit but also safeguard these art objects for future generations. Today, we feature the best museums in the world. They hold some of the largest and most important art and antiquities collections on the planet. 14Tokyo National Museum flickr/ Psicoloco Established 1872, the Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. The museum’s collections focus on ancient Japanese art and Asian art along the Silk Road. There is also a large collection of Greco-Buddhist art. 13Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the largest and most prestigious museum for art and history in the Netherlands. It has a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Until 2013, the museum is being completely renovated, but the major masterpieces are still on show. 12Prado Museum flickr/ losmininos One of the top museums in Spain, The Prado Museum in Madrid features some of the best collections of European art, from the 12th century to the early 19th century. The best known works on display at the museum are the Majas of Goya (La Maja Vestida and La Maja Desnuda) and Las Meninas by Velázquez. Velázquez not only provided the Prado with his own works, but his keen eye and sensibility was also responsible for bringing much of the museum’s fine collection of Italian masters to Spain. 11Museo Nacional de Antropologia flickr/ Dennis Jarvis The Museo Nacional de Antropología (or National Museum of Anthropology) in Mexico City contains archaeological artifacts from the pre-Columbian heritage of Mexico. Opened in 1964 by, the museum has a number of significant exhibits,such as the giant stone heads of the Olmec civilization and the Sacred Cenote from Chichen Itza. The most famous artifact however is the Stone of the Sun which was actually not used as a calendar but does contain 20 day signs and the 4 era’s of suns that preceded the current 5th sun. 10National Palace Museum The National Palace Museum in Taipei has the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks in the world. The museum was originally established as the Palace Museum in Beijing’s Forbidden City in 1925, shortly after the expulsion of the last emperor of China. In the final years of the Chinese Civil War the most prized items in the museum’s collection were moved to Taiwan. By the time the items arrived in Taiwan, the communist army had already seized control of the Palace Museum. 9Guggenheim Museum Bilbao flickr/ lezuck Designed by Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain is a spectacular twisting titanium-clad modern art museum and perhaps the most celebrated building of the 1990s. The graceful, sensuous curves, evocative of the ships that used to be ubiquitous along the docks of Bilbao, are covered in titanium squares, which resemble the scales of a fish and shimmer in the sunlight. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists. 8Museum of Modern Art flickr/ eschipul The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City , is often identified as the most influential museum of modern art in the world. It arguably contains the best collection of modern masterpieces world-wide including Monet’s Water Lilies, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and van Gogh’s Starry Night. In addition to the artwork, one of the main draws of MoMA is the building itself. A maze of glass walkways permits art viewing from many angles. In 2004 a $425 million face-lift by Yoshio Taniguchi increased the exhibition space of the museum by nearly 50%. 7Hermitage Museum Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is a massive museum of art and culture showing the highlights of a collection of over 3 million items spanning the globe. A popular tourist attraction , the H


Which Commonwealth country is the smallest nation on mainland Africa in terms of area?

What is the smallest country in Africa? | Reference.com What is the smallest country in Africa? A: Quick Answer The smallest country in Africa is Seychelles, a group of islands off the continent's east coast. The smallest country on the mainland of the continent is The Gambia. Full Answer Seychelles has an area of 177 square miles, or 455 square kilometers, which is around 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C., The Gambia has an area of 4,007 square miles, or 11,295 square kilometers, a little less than twice the size of Delaware. The Gambia is so small because the British created it as a colony expressly in order to control the Gambia River, which flows through the middle of the country. Therefore, it consists primarily of the river and the land on the side of the river and not much else.


Released in March 2008, the film 'Horton Hears A Who !',starring Jim Carrey, was based on a book of the same name by which author?

Horton Hears a Who! | Total Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Horton Hears a Who! Gross revenue $297,138,014 Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! is a 2008 American computer-animated adventure comedy film based on the Dr. Seuss' book of the same name. The film was directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, and was produced by Blue Sky Studios. It features the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. Released on March 14, 2008 by 20th Century Fox, it received generally positive reviews, and grossed $297 million on a budget of $85 million. The film is the third Dr. Seuss feature film adaptation, the second Dr. Seuss film starring Jim Carrey after How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and the first adaptation of a Dr. Seuss work fully animated using CGI technology. Plot A dust speck is dislodged from its obscure place and sent adrift through the Jungle of Nool. At the same time, Horton the elephant, the jungle's eccentric nature teacher, takes a dip in the pool. The dust speck floats past him in the air, and he hears a tiny yelp coming from it. Believing that an entire society of microscopic creatures are living on that speck, he places it atop a clover. Horton finds out the speck harbors the city of Whoville and its inhabitants, led by Mayor Ned McDodd (Steve Carell). He has a wife, Sally (Amy Poehler), 96 daughters (whose names all begin with the letter H), and one teenage son named JoJo (Jesse McCartney). Despite being the oldest and next in line for the mayoral position, JoJo doesn't want to be mayor, and because he's so scared of disappointing his father, he rarely ever speaks. Once Horton begins carrying the speck with him, the city starts experiencing strange phenomena (earthquakes and changes in solar lighting), and the Mayor finds his attempts to caution Whoville challenged by the Town Council, led by the opportunistic yet condescending Chairman (Dan Fogler). The Mayor finds out from Dr. LaRue (Isla Fisher) that Whoville will be destroyed if Horton does not find a "safer, more stable home." Horton resolves to place the speck atop Mt. Nool, the safest place in the jungle. The Sour Kangaroo (Carol Burnett), not believing Horton's beliefs, (and holding a personal grudge against him for always overshadowing her authority) attempts several times to demand that Horton give up the speck, but Horton does not and defies her. Also taking force toward Horton are the Wickersham Brothers, a group of bullying monkeys who love making misery. Eventually, the furious Kangaroo, upon learning Horton's defiance, enlists a vulture named Vlad Vladikoff (Will Arnett) to get rid of the speck by force. Vlad manages to steal the clover away from Horton and drops it into a massive field of identical pink clovers and the clover falls down with a deafening explosion, causing Whoville to fall into pieces. After unsuccessfully picking nearly 3,000,000 clovers, Horton eventually recovers the clover (exactly the 3,000,000th clover). The Kangaroo finds out that Horton still has the speck, and decides to rally the jungle community into confronting Horton by telling lies that Horton's goal will lead to anarchy. Upon cornering him, the Kangaroo offers Horton to escape punishment by renouncing Whoville's existence. When Horton refuses, in spite of his heartfelt speech, she orders the animals to rope and cage him, and to have the speck and the Whos destroyed in a pot of acidic beezelnut oil. The Mayor enlists all of his people to make noise by shouting "We are here!", as well as playing a variety of instruments, so the animals may hear them, assisted by Jojo's "Symphonophone", an invention which creates a huge musical contribution, but still fails to penetrate the surface. As Horton lies beaten and captured, Kangaroo easily takes the clover, and slowly drops it towards the boiling oil. At the last minute, JoJo grabs the horn used to project Horton's voice, runs up the highest tower and yells "YOPP!", breaking through the sound barrier (and finally speaking for the first time in the film) just before the speck hits the oil. Kangaroo's son, Rudy (Josh Flitter) gr


Which novel by Thomas Hardytakes its title from a line in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'?

13 Titles Inspired by Shakespeare Phrases | Mental Floss 13 Titles Inspired by Shakespeare Phrases getty images/istock Like us on Facebook In honor of William Shakespeare’s birthday tomorrow, we’ve teamed up with  Uncommon Goods  to create a printable party kit to celebrate the Bard! (Oh, and we're reposting some of our favorite Shakespeare stories to get you in the mood.) In creating some of the most beloved and enduring plays in the English canon, Shakespeare’s influence on writers can hardly be overstated. Some works—like 10 Things I Hate About You and The Lion King—take explicit inspiration from The Bard by adapting characters and storylines; others draw attention to relevant themes by using a Shakespeare line in their titles. In addition to creating new words and coining still-used phrases , Shakespeare wrote the titles of dozens of films and books before their authors did.  1. BRAVE NEW WORLD BY ALDOUS HUXLEY: THE TEMPEST, ACT V, SCENE I  “Oh, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in ’t!” - Miranda  Aldous Huxley took the title of his famous dystopian novel from a speech in The Tempest, delivered by Miranda when she first sees new people arrive on her island. The phrase is later uttered in the novel when the “savage” John looks at a society consumed by its fixation on technology and hedonistic pleasure.   2. INFINITE JEST BY DAVID FOSTER WALLACE: HAMLET, ACT V, SCENE 1 “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy…” - Hamlet  The famously long and complex novel, laden with footnotes and endnotes, has become a mainstay accessory for the hipster and literary masochist alike. Hamlet utters the titular line while holding up the skull of his childhood jester; perhaps fittingly, Wallace’s working title for the book was A Failed Entertainment.  3. WHAT DREAMS MAY COME BY RICHARD MATHESON: HAMLET, ACT III, SCENE I “To die, to sleep. To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there’s the rub, For in that sleep of death what dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause.” - Hamlet Richard Matheson’s 1978 novel was adapted into a film in 1998, directed by Vincent Ward and starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding, Jr. The book and film, which deal with a man’s journey post-death, take their title from Hamlet’s famous “to be or not to be” soliloquy.  4. THE SOUND AND THE FURY BY WILLIAM FAULKNER: MACBETH, ACT V, SCENE V “That struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” - Macbeth Faulkner’s stream of consciousness novel about the Compson family in Mississippi is frequently ranked as one of the best works of the 20th century. Critics often point to the preceeding line in the Macbeth soliloquy from which Faulkner took his title, “told by an idiot,” as a subtle reference to his story’s narrators: Benji, Quentin, and Jason. 5. UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE BY THOMAS HARDY: AS YOU LIKE IT, ACT II, SCENE V “Under the greenwood tree, who loves to lie with me, And turn his merry note unto the sweet bird's throat, Come hither, come hither, come hither:” - Amiens  Thomas Hardy originally published Under the Greenwood Tree, the first of his Wessex series, anonymously. Although Hardy believed the book should be called The Mellstock Quire (which would later be the subtitle), it was released with a name inspired by a song in As You Like It. 6. BAND OF BROTHERS BY STEPHEN E. AMBROSE: HENRY V, ACT IV, SCENE III "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother" - Henry V Stephen E. Ambrose’s 1992 WWII novel was made into a 10-part television miniseries of the same name, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who had previously collaborated on the World War II film Saving Private Ryan. The phrase “band of brothers” comes from the St. Crispin’s Day Speech in Henry V, delivered by Henry before the Battle of Agincourt.  7. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS BY JO


The name for which disease drives, ultimately, from the Low Middle German for 'spot' or 'speck'?

Hard measles - definition of hard measles by The Free Dictionary Hard measles - definition of hard measles by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hard+measles Related to hard measles: rubeola mea·sles n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. a. An acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and characterized by eruption of red spots on the skin, fever, and catarrhal symptoms. Also called rubeola. b. Black measles. c. Any of several other diseases, especially German measles, that cause similar but milder symptoms. 2. A condition of pork or beef caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae. 3. A plant disease, usually caused by fungi, that produces small spots on leaves, stems, or fruit. [Middle English maseles, mesels, pl. of masel, measles-spot, of Middle Low German origin.] measles (ˈmiːzəlz) n (functioning as singular or plural) 1. (Pathology) a highly contagious viral disease common in children, characterized by fever, profuse nasal discharge of mucus, conjunctivitis, and a rash of small red spots spreading from the forehead down to the limbs. Technical names: morbilli or rubeola See also German measles 2. (Veterinary Science) a disease of cattle, sheep, and pigs, caused by infestation with tapeworm larvae [C14: from Middle Low German masele spot on the skin; influenced by Middle English mesel leper, from Latin misellus, diminutive of miser wretched] mea•sles n. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) a. an acute infectious disease caused by a paramyxovirus, characterized by small red spots, fever, and coldlike symptoms, usu. occurring in childhood; rubeola. b. any of certain other eruptive diseases, esp. rubella. 2. a. a disease mostly of domestic swine caused by tapeworm larvae in the flesh. b. the larvae. [1275–1325; alter. of maseles (pl.), probably < Middle Dutch masel; akin to German Masern measles, pl. of Maser speck] mea·sles (mē′zəlz) A highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus and usually occurs in childhood. Symptoms include fever, coughing, and a rash that begins on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


Which Stanley Kubrickfilm takes its title from a line in Gray's 'Elegy Written In An English Country Churchyard'?

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard | Wiki | Everipedia You can edit something on the page right now! Register today, it's fast and free. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Table of Contents Embed / Widget First page of Dodsley 's illustrated edition of Gray's Elegy with illustration by Richard Bentley Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is a poem by Thomas Gray , completed in 1750 and first published in 1751. [2] The poem’s origins are unknown, but it was partly inspired by Gray’s thoughts following the death of the poet Richard West in 1742. Originally titled Stanzas Wrote in a Country Church-Yard, the poem was completed when Gray was living near St Giles' parish church at Stoke Poges . It was sent to his friend Horace Walpole , who popularised the poem among London literary circles. Gray was eventually forced to publish the work on 15 February 1751, to pre-empt a magazine publisher from printing an unlicensed copy of the poem. The poem is an elegy in name but not in form ; it employs a style similar to that of contemporary odes, but it embodies a meditation on death, and remembrance after death. The poem argues that the remembrance can be good and bad, and the narrator finds comfort in pondering the lives of the obscure rustics buried in the churchyard. The two versions of the poem, Stanzas and Elegy, approach death differently; the first contains a stoic response to death, but the final version contains an epitaph which serves to repress the narrator's fear of dying. With its discussion of, and focus on, the obscure and the known, the poem has possible political ramifications, but it does not make any definite claims on politics to be more universal in its approach to life and death. Claimed as "probably still today the best-known and best-loved poem in English", the Elegy quickly became popular. It was printed many times and in a variety of formats, translated into many languages, and praised by critics even after Gray's other poetry had fallen out of favour. Later critics tended to comment on its language and universal aspects, but some felt the ending was unconvincing, failing to resolve the questions the poem raised; or that the poem did not do enough to present a political statement that would serve to help the obscure rustic poor who form its central image. Background Gray's life was surrounded by loss and death, and many people that he knew died painfully and alone. In 1749, several events occurred that caused Gray stress. On 7 November, Mary Antrobus, Gray's aunt, died; her death devastated his family. The loss was compounded a few days later by news that his friend since childhood Horace Walpole had been almost killed by two highwaymen. Although Walpole survived and later joked about the event, the incident disrupted Gray's ability to pursue his scholarship. The events dampened the mood that Christmas, and Antrobus's death was ever fresh in the minds of the Gray family. As a side effect, the events caused Gray to spend much of his time contemplating his own mortality. As he began to contemplate various aspects of mortality, he combined his desire to determine a view of order and progress present in the Classical world with aspects of his own life. With spring nearing, Gray questioned if his own life would enter into a sort of rebirth cycle or, should he die, if there would be anyone to remember him. Gray's meditations during spring 1750 turned to how individuals' reputations would survive. Eventually, Gray remembered some lines of poetry that he composed in 1742 following the death of West, a poet he knew. Using that previous material, he began to compose a poem that would serve as an answer to the various questions he was pondering. On 3 June 1750, Gray moved to Stoke Poges , and on 12 June he completed Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. Immediately, he included the poem in a letter he sent to Walpole, that said: As I live in a place where even the ordinary tattle of the town arrives not till it is stale, and which produces no events of its own, you will not desire any excuse from me for writing


Nicknamed 'Tom Thumb of The Americas', which former Spanish colony is the smallest country in continental America?

Map of El Salvador - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki       Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: El Salvador ( , literally meaning "Republic of the Savior"; original name in Nahua was Cōzcatlān) is the smallest and also the most densely populated country in Central America . It borders the Pacific Ocean . It lies on the Gulf of Fonseca , as do Honduras and Nicaragua further south. It has a population of approximately 5.7 million people as of 2009 on 21,000 km2. The capital city of San Salvador is, by some distance, the largest city of the republic. In 2001 El Salvador dropped its own currency, the colón , and adopted the U.S. dollar instead. History At the time of the Spanish conquest, the inhabitants of the western part of El Salvador, the Pipil called that part of the country Cuzcatlan, which in Pipil means "the land of precious things". Spanish rule In the early sixteenth century, the Spanish conquistadors ventured into ports to extend their dominion to the area. They called the land " " ("Province of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World"), which was subsequently abbreviated to " ". Pedro de Alvarado sent an expedition into the region from Guatemala in 1524, but the Pipil drove them out again in 1526. In 1528 he sent a second expedition, which succeeded, and the Spanish founded their first capital city in El Salvador at a place known today as Ciudad Vieja , the first site of the Villa de San Salvador, 10 km. south of Suchitoto. This capital was occupied from 1528 until 1545 when it was abandoned, and the capital city moved to where modern San Salvador is today. Towards the end of 1810, a combination of internal and external factors allowed the Central American elites an attempt to gain independence from the Spanish crown. The internal factors were mainly the interest the elites had in controlling the territories they owned without involvement from Spanish authorities. The external factors were the success of the French and American revolutions in the eighteenth century and the weakening of the military power of the Spanish crown because of its wars against Napoleonic France . The independence movement was consolidated on November 5, 1811, when the Salvadoran priest, Jose Matias Delgado , sounded the bells of the Iglesia La Merced in San Salvador, making a call for the insurrection. After many years of internal fights, the Acta de Independencia (Act of Independence) of Central America was signed in Guatemala on September 15, 1821. When these provinces were joined with Mexico in early 1822, El Salvador resisted, insisting on autonomy for the Central American countries. After minor battles the resistances were recognized in forming a new country. Independence In 1823, the United Provinces of Central America was formed by the five Central American states under General Manuel José Arce . When this federation was dissolved in 1839, El Salvador became an independent republic . El Salvador's early history as an independent state was marked by frequent revolutions. From 1872 to 1898, El Salvador was a prime mover in attempts to reestablish an isthmian federation . The governments of El Salvador, Honduras considered joining the Greater Republic (which was rechristened the United States of Central America when its constitution went into effect in 1898), but neither country did so. This union, which had planned to establish its capital city at Amapala on the Golfo de Fonseca , did not survive a coup in El Salvador in 1898. The enormous profits that coffee yielded as a monoculture export served as an impetus for the process whereby land became concentrated in the hands of an oligarchy of few families. A succession of presidents from the ranks of the Salvadoran oligarchy, nominally both conservative and liberal , throughout the last half of the nineteenth century generally agreed on the promotion of coffee as the predominant cash crop , on the development of infrastructure ( railroads and port facilities ) primarily in support of the coffee trade, on the elimination of communal landholdi


Artsoppa is a pea and ham soup originating in which country?

Gormandize: Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea and Mustard Soup) Wednesday, 1 August 2012 Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea and Mustard Soup) Last month I had a pretty quiet month on the blogging front. I spent most of it overseas eating amazing Sri Lankan foods and learning to cook Sri Lankan curries . So I took a month of featuring recipes from countries around the world - but I'm glad to be back into it this month!  Each month I take a suggestion from a reader and delve into the cuisine of that particular country and share what I find with you. Previously this year I've featured recipes from Croatia , Chad , Bosnia , Iran , Scotland and Cambodia - a great mix of countries, although with a distinctly European flair! If you'd like to suggest a country then hop on here and go for it! This month I'm continuing the popular European theme and featuring Sweden. Sweden was actually a very popular suggestion, suggested by three separate readers. I'm looking forward to Sweden, actually, as one of my very closest friends lives in Sweden - so should be a valuable mine of information :) I'm starting off the month with something perfect for the cold weather we are having! Swedish yellow pea soup (Ärtsoppa) is a very popular dish in Sweden, in fact it is a tradition to eat it every Thursday for lunch accompanied by pancakes with jam and whipped cream! This is just the recipe for the soup, but I'll post a recipe for the pancakes at a later date! Ärtsoppa can either be made vegetarian or with the addition of salt pork or ham. Obviously this is a vegetarian one! It is also traditional to serve it with mustard on top, but I just mixed the mustard through the whole soup when I made it. It is quite a simple soup, which is nice and easy to make. The main flavours come from the thyme and the mustard, so I recommend being quite heavy handed with these ingredients otherwise it will just taste like a bowl of cooked peas - nice but a bit bland. I used lemon thyme for a nice different taste, but you can use regular thyme instead. Ingredients


In which city is the EUFA Champions League final due to beheld next month (May 2008)?

UEFA Champions League - Live coverage – UEFA.com UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League updates: 11-17 January The latest from the round of 16 contenders Closed Four round of 16 contenders appear in the top places in the latest ESM Golden Shoe rankings, with Barcelona's Neymar and Luis Suárez level with Bayern's Robert Lewandowski and Benfica's Jonas on 30 points. ESM Golden Shoe 2015/16 1= Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund) 18 x 2 = 36 1= Gonzalo Higuaín (Napoli) 18 x 2 = 36 3= Nemanja Nikolic (Legia Warszawa) 22 x 1,5 = 33 3= Alex Teixeira (Shakhtar Donetsk) 22 x 1,5 = 33 5= Jonas (Benfica) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Robert Lewandowski (Bayern München) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Romelu Lukaku (Everton) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Neymar (Barcelona) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Luis Suárez (Barcelona) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) 15 x 2 = 30 5= Eran Zahavi (Maccabi Tel-Aviv) 20 x 1,5 = 30 ©Getty Images 11/01/201610:33 Domenic Aquilina, Valletta PSV PSV Eindhoven concluded their one-week training camp in Malta with a session at Golden Bay beach in Mellieha on Sunday. Before the squad flew back home, UEFA.com caught up with defender Jeffrey Bruma, who said: "We had some really nice weather in Malta – not like in Holland! – making ourselves ready." The Dutch champions face Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 next month, with Bruma admirably honest on PSV's prospects. "We have to see our chances against Atlético. They're a good team, on paper the better team – a very good team, experienced, so we have to see our chances. I'm sure we'll do our best and give 100%, but football is football, so we have a chance." PSV return to Eredivisie action on 17 January with an away fixture at Feyenoord. ©Domenic Aquilina 11/01/201613:01 UEFA.com French newsdesk Paris Laurent Blanc enjoyed Paris's return from their winter break with a 2-0 success against Bastia on Friday. "We all needed to take a complete break from football during the holidays," he said. "Coming back from that is always a bit difficult, especially for our South American players, who faced long journeys and jet lag. So this time of the season is always difficult. We're not at the top of our game just yet, but neither are the other teams." Captain Thiago Silva may be rested for upcoming games after feeling some pain during the match, and goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu may feature against Lyon in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. For the moment, though, the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Chelsea feels a good way off. "Of course we're watching them, as they're watching us," Blanc said. "We know each other well, the only difference being their change of manager, who has a different philosophy. But we have plenty of time to prepare for that match, and the best way to do it would be to win the fixtures we have until then." ©AFP/Getty Images 11/01/201616:53 UEFA.com newsdesk Jonas took his tally to 18 Liga goals for the season as Benfica won 4-1 in a rescheduled game against Nacional this afternoon. Originally scheduled for Sunday, the match was called off due to heavy fog, but Jonas was on his game despite the delay, giving his side an early lead and then completing his hat-trick after Francisco Soares equalised early in the second half. Konstantinos Mitroglou made it 4-1 at the death. Jonas is the league's top marksman but while Benfica are the division's highest scorers with 45 goals, they trail leaders Sporting CP by four points. ©AFP/Getty Images 11/01/201619:51 Barcelona Lionel Messi has reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or from Cristiano Ronaldo after being presented with the 2015 award in Zurich. The Barcelona forward, who won the merged award three times in a row following its inception in 2010, was runner-up to Ronaldo the past two years. The 28-year-old topped the poll of journalists and national team coaches and captains ahead of Ronaldo and club-mate Neymar. ©AFP/Getty Images 11/01/201620:50 Arsenal The FA Cup fourth round draw has been made, with holders Arsenal given a home tie against second-tier Burnley. Man


Which American scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1936 for his discovery of the Positron?

The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists By The Doc Here are the 11 youngest winners of a scientific Nobel Prize, with a quick, interesting ‘did you know’ fact about each of them. And also: • The teenager whose work won a Nobel Prize in physics. • The youngest woman to win a science Nobel Prize. • The youngest winner in each of the three science categories:     • Physics The 11 Youngest Nobel Laureates Age 25: Lawrence Bragg Australian-born British physicist. Lawrence Bragg won the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays.’ Did you know? While working as a physics professor in London, Bragg took part-time employment as a gardener, because he enjoyed gardening so much. Advertisements German theoretical physicist. Werner Heisenberg won the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘the creation of quantum mechanics…’ Did you know? With his uncertainty principle, Heisenberg showed we can never know everything about a particle exactly. Although Albert Einstein did not like it, Heisenberg showed that God is continuously playing dice with the universe.   Age 31: Paul A.M. Dirac British theoretical physicist. Paul Dirac won the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘the discovery of new productive forms of atomic theory.’ Did you know? Dirac was a man of few words. He only spoke when it was necessary. In his highly readable biography of Richard Feynman, James Gleick reports a journalist’s interview with Dirac: Journalist: “Now Doctor, will you give me in a few words the low-down on all your investigations?” Dirac: “No.” Journalist: “Good. Will it be alright if I put it this way – ‘Professor Dirac solves all the problems of mathematical physics, but is unable to find a better way of figuring out Babe Ruth’s batting average’?” Dirac: “Yes.” Age 31: Carl D. Anderson American physicist. Carl Anderson won the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘discovery of the positron.’ Did you know? In addition to discovering the positron in 1932, four years later, Anderson discovered the muon.   Age 31: Tsung-Dao Lee Chinese-born American physicist. Tsung-Dao Lee won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘penetrating investigation of the so-called parity laws which has led to important discoveries regarding the elementary particles.’ Did you know? Lee’s Ph.D. supervisor was Enrico Fermi, who won the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics at the age of 37.   Age 32: Rudolf Mössbauer German physicist. Rudolf Mössbauer won the 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics for his ‘researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name.’ Did you know? Mössbauer discovered the Mössbauer effect when, as a Ph.D. student, he ignored his professor’s advice about the experimental equipment he should use.   Age 32: Frederick G. Banting Canadian surgeon and medical research scientist. Frederick G. Banting won the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘the discovery of insulin.’ Did you know? Banting failed his first year at university. During World War 1, he was awarded the Military Cross for his heroic actions in helping wounded men.   Age 33: Brian D. Josephson British theoretical physicist. Brian Josephson won the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘theoretical predictions of the properties of a supercurrent through a tunnel barrier, in particular those phenomena which are generally known as the Josephson effects.’ Image courtesy Brian D. Josephson. Did you know? Josephson was still a Ph.D. student, aged 22, when he did the work that led to his Nobel Prize.   Age 33: Joshua Lederberg American molecular biologist. Joshua Lederberg won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘discoveries concerning genetic recombination and the organization of the genetic material of bacteria.’ Did you know? Joshua Lederberg graduated from high school when he was 15 and was awarded his university degree when he was 19.   Age 34: Donald A. Glaser American physicist. Donald Glaser won the 1960 Nobel Prize


Based on a 1980 filmof the same name, what is the title of the musical written by Dolly Parton that is due to open on Broadway next year (2009)?

Dolly Parton (Singer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Dolly Parton Female Born Jan 19, 1946 Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. As a songwriter, she has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5" and "My Tennessee Mountain Home".…  Read More related links Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Dolly Parton. CHILDHOOD 1946 Birth Born on January 19, 1946. TEENAGE 1964 18 Years Old The day after she graduated from high school in 1964, she moved to Nashville. … Read More Her initial success came as a songwriter, having signed with Combine Publishing shortly after her arrival; with her frequent songwriting partner, her uncle Bill Owens, she wrote several charting singles during this time, including two top ten hits: Bill Phillips's 1966 record "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," and Skeeter Davis' 1967 hit "Fuel to the Flame." Her songs were recorded by many other artists during this period, including Kitty Wells and Hank Williams Jr.. Read Less 1965 19 Years Old She signed with Monument Records in 1965, at 19, where she was initially pitched as a bubblegum pop singer. … Read More She released a string of singles, but the only one that charted, "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby," did not crack the Billboard Hot 100. Although she expressed a desire to record country material, Monument resisted, thinking her unique voice with its strong vibrato was not suited to the genre. Read Less TWENTIES Show Less It was only after her composition, "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," as recorded by Bill Phillips (and with Parton, uncredited, on harmony), went to No. 6 on the country chart in 1966, that the label relented and allowed her to record country. On May 30, 1966, Parton and Carl Thomas Dean (born in Nashville, Tennessee) were married in Ringgold, Georgia. … Read More Although Parton does not use Dean's surname professionally, she has stated that her passport says "Dolly Parton Dean" and that she sometimes uses Dean when signing contracts.

 Dean, who is retired from running an asphalt road-paving business in Nashville, has always shunned publicity and rarely accompanies his wife to any events. According to Parton, he has seen her perform only once. However, she has also commented in interviews that, although it appears they spend little time together, it is simply that nobody sees him publicly. She has commented on Dean's romantic side, saying that he does spontaneous things to surprise her and sometimes even writes poems for her.

 Parton and Dean helped raise several of Parton's younger siblings in Nashville, leading her nieces and nephews to refer to her as "Aunt Granny", a moniker that later lent its name to one of Parton's Dollywood restaurants. The couple have no children of their own but Parton is the godmother of performer Miley Cyrus. Read Less Show Less Her first country single, "Dumb Blonde" (composed by Curly Putman, one of the few songs during this era that she recorded but did not write), reached No. 24 on the country chart in 1967, followed by "Something Fishy," which went to No. 17. … Read More The two songs appeared on her first full-length album, Hello, I'm Dolly. Read Less Following the chart success of "Dumb Blonde" and "Something Fishy", Parton rose to prominence in 1967 as a featured performer on singer Porter Wagoner's weekly syndicated TV program; their first duet single, "The Last Thing on My Mind", was a top-ten hit on the country singles chart and led to several successful albums before they ended their partnership in 1974. … Read More Moving towards mainstream pop music, her 1977 single "Here You Come Again" was a success on both the country and pop charts. A string of pop-country hits followed into the mid-1980s, the most successful being her 1980 hit "9 to 5" and her 1983 duet with Kenn


Which American scientist won the Noble Prize for Physics in 1960 for his invention of the Bubble Chamber?


The basketball team are the 'Bucks', the ice hockey team are the 'Admirals' and the baseball team are the 'Brewers'. Which city?

Professional Sports Teams in Milwaukee 1.  Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers are the Major League Baseball team that plays in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers are part of the Central division of the National League, along with the Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds, the Houston Astros, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Milwaukee Brewers home field is Miller Park. Brewers games are aired on television stations WMLW, and FOX Sports Wisconsin, and on AM radio station 620-WTMJ. More » continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities 2.  The Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are Milwaukee's professional NBA team. The team was formed in 1968, and since then, the Bucks have won 16 post-season titles, and count nine hall of fame members among their ranks throughout the teams history. The Bucks play at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The team is owned by Wisconsin senator Herb Kohl, who purchased the team in 1985. More » 3.  Milwaukee Admirals The Milwaukee Admirals are part of the American Hockey league, and play at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The team was started in 1970 as the Milwaukee Wings, and when they were sold the next year were renamed the Milwaukee Admirals. The team was part of the U.S. Hockey League and the International Hockey League before joining the AHL in 2001. The Admirals are the top-level feeder team for the NHL team the Nashville Predators. More » 4.  Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is Milwaukee's professional indoor soccer team. The Wave plays at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The team is a six-time winner of the Major Indoor Soccer League championship. The team was started in 1984 as one of six charter members of the American Indoor Soccer Association. More »


In 'The Pickwick Papers', what is the name of 'Mr. Pickwick's' landlady who sues him for breach of promise to marry her?

Character List Character List    Bookmark this page    Manage My Reading List Samuel Pickwick Founder of the Pickwick Club and hero of the novel; a fat, bald, elderly, innocent, generous, benevolent gentleman. His adventures and developing character are the center of interest. Tracy Tupman Fat and middle-aged, he fancies himself to be the romantic adventurer of the Pickwick Club. He has an unhappy flirtation with Rachael Wardle. Augustus Snodgrass A young, innocuous fellow, he poses as the poet of the Pickwick Club, although he never writes a line of verse. He falls in love with Emily Wardle and marries her. Nathaniel Winkle A very inept young sportsman, Winkle has a flair for misadventures. A member of the Pickwick Club, he enlists Mr. Pickwick's aid in his romance and marriage with Arabella Allen. Mr. Blotton An unpleasant member of the club with a keen eye for humbug. Alfred Jingle A romantic adventurer who schemes for various mercenary marriages, which Mr. Pickwick tries to thwart. He is brought low in the Fleet Prison and rehabilitated by Mr. Pickwick. Dr. Slammer An army man who challenges Winkle to a duel at Rochester, he is irascible and has a taste for violence when frustrated. Lieutenant Tappleton Dr. Slammer's second at the duel, a stickler for rules. Dr. Payne A savage army man who attends the duel to see bloodshed. Jem Hutley (Dismal Jemmy) A cadaverous strolling actor who tells the Pickwickians a morbid tale. Colonel and Mrs. Bulder Members of Rochester society. Sir Thomas Clubber Another member of Rochester society. Mr. Wardle A hospitable country squire at Dingley Dell. Fond of the Pickwickians, he entertains them on several occasions. Emily Wardle Mr. Wardle's pert, pretty daughter; Snodgrass' sweetheart. Isabella Wardle Mr. Wardle's other pretty daughter, she marries Mr. Trundle during the Christmas festivities. Rachael Wardle Mr. Wardle's spinster sister, she flirts with Tupman and unsuccessfully elopes with Jingle. Mrs. Wardle Mr. Wardle's partly deaf, cantankerous old mother. Joe the Fat Boy A gluttonous, sleepy servant to Mr. Wardle. Mr. Trundle Isabella Wardle's colorless fiancé and husband. An old clergyman A storyteller with a cheerful disposition and a gloomy mind at Wardles'. Mr. Miller A neighbor of Wardles' who puts his foot in his mouth. Sam Weller A shrewd, cocky, clever, affectionate cockney boot cleaner and general handyman whom Mr. Pickwick engages as a servant, and who becomes Mr. Pickwick's closest friend. Mr. Perker A brisk little attorney for Mr. Wardle and Mr. Pickwick. He admires legal chicanery but has a good heart and is a friend to his two clients. Mrs. Martha Bardell Mr. Pickwick's landlady, she assumes he has proposed to her and sues for breach of promise. Thrown in jail because she cannot pay her legal fees, Mr. Pickwick has her released. Master Tommy Bardell Her squalling young son. Mr. Pott Editor of the Eatanswill Gazette; a pompous, vindictive, cowardly, henpecked man. Mrs. Pott His aggressive wife, who becomes fond of Winkle, throws hysterics, and eventually leaves her husband. Mr. Slurk Editor of the Eatanswill Independent, Mr. Pott's enemy. The Hon. Samuel Slumkey The Blue candidate and winner of the Eatanswill election. The Hon. Horatio Fizkin The Buff candidate at the Eatanswill election. The one-eyed bagman A traveling salesman who tells stories at Eatanswill and Bristol. Mrs. Leo Hunter A fatuous celebrity hunter at Eatanswill. Mr. Leo Hunter Her stiff, servile husband. Count Smorltork A silly foreigner at Mrs. Hunter's party. Job Trotter A cunning, emaciated actor whom Alfred Jingle employs as a servant. Miss Tomkins The headmistress of the boarding school at Bury St. Edmunds, where Mr. Pickwick is taken prisoner. Captain Boldwig A ferocious country squire near Bury St. Edmunds, he has the drunken Mr. Pickwick carted to the animal pound. Peter Lowten Mr. Perker's cynical law clerk. Dodson and Fogg The unscrupulous law partners who handle Mrs. Bardell's lawsuit. Mr. Jackson Dodson and Fogg's oily law clerk. Jack Bamber A half-crazed, seedy law clerk, he relates a w


Which 1991 film, starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, and written and directed by Gus van Sant, was loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part I'?

My Own Private Idaho (1991) Trailer - Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves - YouTube My Own Private Idaho (1991) Trailer - Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves 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 Mar 4, 2016 My Own Private Idaho (1991) Trailer My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V, and starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. The story follows two friends, Mike and Scott, as they embark on a journey of personal discovery that takes them to Mike's hometown in Idaho and then to Italy in search of Mike's mother. Directed by Gus Van Sant. Category


The basketball team are the'Super Sonics', the ice hockey team are the 'Thunderbirds' and the baseball teamare the 'Mariners'. Which city?

Pilots and Brewers Together – only in ’69 | Uni Watch A 1969 Program Cover Oddity By Leo Strawn, Jr. I just saw this program cover and noticed it has the Milwaukee Brewers beer barrel man, but in red and blue. Oddly, it also has the Seattle Pilots logo amongst the rest of the AL club logos. The American League grew to 12 teams with Seattle and Kansas City in 1969. The Pilots were purchased by Bud Selig after one year in Seattle and promptly moved to Milwaukee for the 1970 season. The minor league Brewers played their final season in Milwaukee in 1952 and had moved on to Toledo when the Braves, who later vacated the city for Atlanta in 1966, moved in from Boston in 1953. Thus, those two teams, Brewers and Pilots, never existed at the same time. In 1968, the season prior to the second expansion (Seattle/K.C.), Selig had an agreement with the Chicago White Sox to play a handful of home games in Milwaukee’s now-vacant stadium, one v. each team, for a total of 9 games, from which nearly 1/3 of the Sox attendance totals for that season came. The Pale Hose understandably were happy to agree to a similar arrangement the following year. Apparently this was a program cover for one of the 11 games the Chicago White Sox played in Milwaukee during the ’69 season, which impressively accounted for over 1/3 of the Chisox total attendance that year. Selig is reported to have had an agreement to purchase a majority share of the White Sox with the intention of moving the team to Milwaukee full time, but the AL was reluctant to surrender Chicago to the National League and the owners wouldn’t agree to the sale. The name he was using to lure a team at that time was a minor league tradition for the locals: Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. The color scheme he used was the traditional red and blue on a barrel man logo that had been used, at least since the 1940s … … by the American Association team. So even though there wasn’t a “team” in Milwaukee, Selig was working hard in 1968 and ’69 to lure someone, if not the Sox, to Wisconsin, and whatever team that turned out to be was destined to be called the “Milwaukee Brewers” . Expansion in ’69 offered Selig a chance at luring the Pilots or Royals to his home also, and when the league wouldn’t allow the Chisox sale to him, he pushed through a quick purchase of Seattle from bankruptcy and moved them to Milwaukee in a rush (about a week before opening day), including (as I’m certain I’ve seen on Uni Watch) even recycling the Pilots uniforms to reflect the new name, thus changing the barrel man from red and blue to yellow and blue , which had been the Pilots’ color scheme. Seattle, of course sued and, 7 years later, were granted another expansion club, the Mariners, which also used the same color scheme. The rest, as they say, is history. . . . . . Thanks, Leo — great little bit of uni/team history there (and yes, some of you probably knew all of this — but it’s interesting to see that 1969 program juxtaposing the Brewers and the Pilots.) Only in 1969. + + + + + + + + + + + Meanwhile: Paul has a new ESPN column today, and it should be a crowd-pleaser — you’ll get to vote on whether you prefer the white uni or the colored uni for all 30 NHL teams. Check it out here . NHL to Seattle? This is an interesting development. Got an e-mail last night from today’s lede article author Leo, and it goes like this: “Hey Phil, Someone on Facebook posted this shield and the following: Is the #NHL coming to Seattle? Expansion to 32 teams is believed to be all but fact for the 2015-16 team, along with a complete overhaul of the affiliate #AHL & #ECHL teams, and Seattle is serious about re-joining the league! Would-be Seattle #Sonics owner Chris Hansen has signed a “non-binding” agreement with prospective NHL owner Victor Coleman from Vancouver, B.C., regarding the proposed arena in Seattle’s Sodo neighbourhood. Coleman, who has had extensive meetings with Commissionaire Gary Bettman since May, heads one of the groups bidding for a potential NHL team. Coleman says “I think the demographic base in Seattle and the desire o


Which 1995 film, starring Alicia Silverstone, and directed by Amy Heckerling, was loosely based on Jane Austen's 'Emma'?

Clueless (Blu-ray) (1995) Starring Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy & Paul Rudd; Directed by Amy Heckerling; Paramount Catalog | OLDIES.com "You know how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet."   - Cher (ALICIA SILVERSTONE), explaining why she's still a virgin Entertainment Reviews: "...[Silverstone is] dead-on....A satirical portrait..." - Recommended Rolling Stone - 08/10/1995 "...Silverstone is a winner. And so is the movie, which also functions as a lunatic update of 'Emma'..." USA Today - 07/19/1995 "...Alicia Silverstone goes to the head of the comedy class as Cher in the oft-hilarious high-school parody CLUELESS....[She] beams throughout..." -- 3 out of 4 stars Variety - "...A fresh, disarmingly bright and at times explosively funny comedy..." Los Angeles Times - 07/19/1995 "...Clever and amusing....[The] direction is dead-on as well, with every actor in the extensive cast both understanding and responding admirably to the material..." Chicago Sun-Times - 07/19/1995 "...CLUELESS is a smart and funny movie, and the characters are in on the joke....It will appeal to anyone who has a sense of humor and an ear for the ironic..." Sight and Sound - 02/01/2006 "Arguably the CITIZEN KANE of mall-rat movies, Heckerling's savvy transposition of Jane Austen's EMMA to rich-kid California remains a delight." Entertainment Weekly - 05/04/2012 "Thirteen years after she directed FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, Heckerling still had a jeweler's eye for the tics and traits of teens who hang out at the mall." -- Grade: B+ Wall Street Journal - 03/21/2013 "CLUELESS, a major career move for Mr. Rudd, was a beloved film of the 1990s, and one that still captures a cultural moment with precision and hilarity." Product Description: A semi-vacuous, though well-dressed, Beverly Hills High student struggles with life, love and unlimited charge cards in this classic teen comedy from the director of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Based, believe it or not, on Jane Austen's 1816 matchmaking comedy EMMA. Plot Synopsis: Loosely based on Jane Austen's classic, "Emma," high school teenagers in Beverly Hills (many of whom seem to be named after singers who now do television infomercials) change outfits, have nose jobs and cellular phones, and take care of everybody else's, except their own, social lives. Plot Keywords: Additional footage provided by MTV Networks. "Clueless" was inspired by Jane Austen's "Emma." Additional credits: Diana Williams (assistant director); Lawrence Karman (camera operator); Chic Gennarelli (costume supervisor); Danny Garde (music editor). Extract from "Buns of Steel 3" courtesy of WarnerVision Entertainment. Rated BBFC 12 by the British Board of Film Classification. 30% OFF


Who was the highest ranking Nazi officer to be tried at the Nuremburg Trials?

The Nazi Defendants in the Major War Criminal Trial in Nuremberg IN THE END Doenitz, Karl German admiral who would eventually command entire navy.  Chosen by Hitler to succeed him as fuhrer.  Negotiated surrender following Hitler's suicide. 138 "Politicians brought the Nazis to power and started the war.  They are the ones who brought about these disgusting crimes, and now we have to sit there in the dock with them and share the blame!" (5/27/46) On 9/17/42 Doenitz issued the "Laconia Order" to the German submarine fleet.  The order forbid rescuing enemy survivors of sunken ships: "Be hard.  Remember, the enemy has no regard for women and children when he bombs German cities." Called by Hitler "the Rommel of the Seas"....Said "I would rather eat dirt than have my grandson grow up in the Jewish spirit and faith"...Went on radio after assassination attempt on Hitler to call it "a cowardly attempt at murder." Served 10-year-sentence.  Died in 1981. Frank, Hans Governor-general of Nazi-occupied Poland, called the "Jew butcher of Cracow." 130 " Don't let anybody tell you that they had no idea.  Everybody sensed there was something horribly wrong with the system." (11/29/45) "Hitler has disgraced Germany for all time!  He betrayed and disgraced the people that loved him!...I will be the first to admit my guilt." (4/17/46)  "The Jews must be eliminated.  Whenever we catch one, it is his end"...."This territory [Poland] is in its entirety the booty of the German Reich"...."I have not been hesitant in declaring that when a German is shot, up to 100 Poles shall be shot too."--from the diary of Hans Frank. In April of 1930, Hitler asked Frank to secretly investigate a rumor that he had Jewish blood.  Frank reported back that there was a 50-50 chance that Hitler was one-quarter Jewish. Hanged--wearing a beatificsmile--in Nuremberg on Oct. 16, 1946 Frick, Wilhelm Minister of the Interior 124 "Hitler didn't want to do things my way.  I wanted things done legally.  After all, I am a lawyer." (4/24/46).... "The mass murders were certainly not thought of as a consequence of the Nuremberg Laws, [though] it may have turned out that way." Frick drafted, signed, and administered laws that abolished opposition parties, and suppressed trade unions and Jews (including the infamous Nuremberg Laws). Frick knew that the insane, aged, and disabled ("useless eaters") were being systematically killed, but did nothing to stop it.  Frick claimed not to be an anit-Semite.  He said he drafted the Nuremberg Laws for "scientific reasons": to protect the purity of German blood. Frick was one of eleven defendants sentenced to death. He said, "Hanging--I didn't expect anything different....Well, I hope they get it over with fast." (10/1/46) Frick was hanged on Oct. 16, 1946. Fritzsche, Hans Head of the Radio Division, one of twelve departments in Goebbel's Propoganda Ministry 130 " I have been tricked and trapped by the Himmler murder machine, even when I tried to put a check on it...Let us explain our position to the world, so that at least we won't die under this awful burden of shame." (11/21/45)  "I have the feeling I am drowning in filth....I am choking in it."--(2/21/46, after watching film of atrocities). Fritzsche's radio broadcasts (he was a popular  commentator) included strong Nazi propoganda. Fritzsche was one of two defendants turned over to the IMT by Russians....  Fritzsche often appeared on the verge of a breakdown during the trial.  Fritzsche was acquitted by the IMT.  He said, "I am entirely overwhelmed--to be set free right here, not even to be sent back to Russia.  That was more than I hoped for." He was later tried and convicted by a German court, then freed in 1950. He died in 1953. Funk, Walther Minister of Economics 124 "I signed the laws for the aryanization of Jewish property.  Whether that makes me legally guilty or not, is another matter. But it makes me morally guilty, there is no doubt about that.  I should have listened to my wife at the end.  She said we'd be better off dropping the whole minister business and moving into a thr


'Astro' owned by the animated television family 'The Jetsons', and 'Schmeichel' owned by 'Chesney' in 'Coronation Street' are both examples of which breed of dog?

Dog Dogs (Dog Information, training, rescue and adoption) Dog Dogs (Dog Information, training, rescue and adoption) A site dedicated to helping you find out all about dogs, puppies, breeds, rescue, adoption, info. and which dog is the right dog for you. Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Build: Sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated, with a light but solid bone structure Weight: 75-110 pounds (32-50kg) Height: 24-26 inches (60-65cm) Coat: Three varieties: Short-, medium- and long-haired Color: Black with tan, sable or all black also white(Blue, liver and white considered a fault) Head: In proportion to its body, with the forehead a little convex Teeth: A very strong scissors bite Eyes: Almond-shaped, never protruding, dark brown, with a lively, intelligent expression Ears: Wide at the base, pointed, upright and turned forward Tail: Bushy, reaching almost to its hocks and hanging down when the dog is at rest Limbs: Front legs and shoulders are muscular, its thighs thick and sturdy Feet: Round with very hard soles Life span: ~15 years The German Shepherd Dog, sometimes known as the Alsatian herders (in France, the UK and Ireland) or more common in France "Berger Allemand", Schäferhund (in other parts of Europe) and by the acronym GSD or simply German Shepherd, is a breed of dog originally bred for herding sheep. Today, based on 2006 Kennel Club figures, German Shepherd Dogs are the fourth most popular breed in the UK, with 12,857 registrations[1] and are the third most popular breed in the United States with 43,575 registrations[2]. They can also be found working as guide dogs for the blind, police work, guarding, search and rescue, therapy and in the military. Despite their suitability for such work, German Shepherds can also make loyal and loving pets inside the home. They enjoy being around people and other animals, although socialization is critical for young puppies in order to prevent aggressive and dangerous behavior as an adult. German Shepherds are well-suited to obedience, with advanced and prestigious titles available to test both the handler and dog in various schutzhund trials. Characteristics Appearance Exact standards for the breed vary by country and organization, but the following criteria are generally part of the definition. The German Shepherd Dog is a large and strong dog, typically between 75 and 110lbs, but have been known to reach 130lbs. The height for males is typically 24-26in (60-65cm); for females it is 22-24in (55-60cm). The fur is a double-coat (under coat and outer coat). While some organizations accept long-haired German Shepherds, short-haired dogs are typically (and historically) preferred. German Shepherds are easily identifiable by their large head, ears which stand straight up, wedge-shaped muzzle and compact legs. They also have a distinctive gait, as well as other breed-specific features. Disqualifications for conformation-line dogs include white nails, a nose which isn't all-black, a muzzle which isn't predominantly black, non-erect ears, and very light-toned eyes. Controversy over the modern appearance German Shepherds are sparingly bred, by the efforts of a great few, for work function ("working line") as was originally intended by the breed inventor Max von Stephanitz. Most often they are bred to conform to breed appearance standards ("conformation line"). Though Max von Stephanitz distinctly stated, "Our shepherd dog is a service dog, and he must only be bred as a service dog. He must only be judged as a service dog. With service dogs, suitability ranks higher than beauty." Appearance in working versus show lines In Germany, Conformation line dogs are bred to not only proper physical appearance, but must also have working instincts (herding, prey drive) They are bred to conform to the published breed standards for appearance, health and workability, hence the strict rules of the German SV Schaeferhunde Verein for dogs in their Pink Paper breeding program to be titled and Köred (critiqued by a Judge). However, because they are bred for Conformation/beauty, these dogs are most oft


Although not the capital, Douala is the largest city of which country?

Douala International Airport, Doula, Cameroon Tourist Information Douala International Airport Here's the link to this Page Show short URL Locals and travelers to connect with About Doula, Cameroon 4.01359.717 Douala International Airport is an international airport near Doula  City in the West African country of Cameroon to the south of Nigeria .  Doula City is the capital of Cameroon’s Littoral Province and is also  the largest city of this country. Located at a distance of 10  kilometers from Douala city Centre , this international airport is the  busiest airport in Cameroon. Situated at an elevation of 33 feet above  mean sea level, this airport is a military cum public aviation facility  owned and operated by the Aeroports du Cameroun (ADC), which is a  government agency in charge of management, development and running a  total of 7 airports located within Cameroon. Along with a 9,359 feet  asphalt surfaced runway, the Douala International Airport is having a  single passenger terminal as well as a Heliport, catering to the  requirements of a variety of aircrafts. Apart from the standard infrastructure as per international  aviation norms, other passenger convenience facilities at this airport  include a post office, bank, bars, restaurants, a duty free shop and  gift stalls offering last minute purchases for air travelers. Although  car rental services are not available at the site of this airport, they  are located within Douala City and offer ‘meet and greet’ services at  the airport for passenger convenience. Private metered taxis which are  painted yellow and bearing an identification number on the side are  comfortably accessible outside the main terminal building and will  readily accept Euros or US Dollars as payment from customers. Many  hotels around Doula City are also operating hotel-shuttle services,  enabling guests conveniently commute between Doula International Airport  and their chosen accommodation options Map


In which English city is the E4 dama series 'Skins' set?

Skins - All 4 Skins Irreverent comedy drama from the makers of Shameless, which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol First shown: 25 Jan 2007 Strong language throughout and sexual scenes This programme is subtitled


Although not the capital, Guayaquil is the largest city of which country?

Ecuador Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com Ethnicity: Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3% GDP total: $155.8 billion (2012 est) GDP per capita: $10,200 (2012 est) Land Sizes Language: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua) Largest Cities: (by population) Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Santa Domingo de los Colorados, Machala, Manta, Portoviejo, Duran, Ambato, Riobamba Name: Ecuador takes its name from the Equator, which runs through the country. National Day: August 10


Dr. Byron McKeeby was the model for a figure in which painting of 1930?

Dr Byron H. McKeeby (1867 - 1950) - Find A Grave Memorial Linn County Iowa, USA Folk figure. As the model for the solemn farmer in Grant Wood's iconic painting, "American Gothic" (1930), he is one of the famous figures in modern portrait art although his name is little known. He studied dentistry at the University of Iowa, graduating in 1894 and founding his first practice in Winthrop, IA. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1901 where he established an office which he maintained almost until his death. It was here that Grant Wood, who was one of McKeeby's patients, approached him to model as the father of the farmer's daughter (modeled by Wood's own sister, Nan) in what is now one of the most famous and recognizable works of American art in the world. (bio by: Iowa Owl)


Which murderous goblin of British folklore takes its namefrom its supposed habit of dying its hat with the blood of its victims?

The Demon World (KEEP OUT!!! TRESSPASSERS WILL BE BANNED!) | Page 1 | The Guild of Darkhunters | Guild Forums | Gaia Online The Guild of Darkhunters Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:05 am Medieval Bestiaries-WOLF Chinook Jargon north western america Seneca North eastern America Hopi and Puebloan North america Iroquois North america Aztec and Latin American folklore Aztec-? Worldwide Deity (Global) - Preternatural or supernatural being Darkstalkers are the decendants of Makaians that are born on gaia. The can come in the same variaty as that makaians do, but they are more commonly mixed. THE HISTORY OF MAKAI THE BIRTH OF MAKAI It is written in the "Genesis of Makai" that Makai is the body of god itself. The "first lifeform" appeared through emptiness and it is the one who created Makai. It is written that all creatures and lifeforms of Makai are it's descendants. It is also written that the reign of the nobles began 2,000,000 years ago. The ancestor of the Aensland family, The demon king Zerr Aensland, is written to be the first emperor in these writings. All writings previous to this have been lost and no spells exist to seek the truth. There is a very high possibility that someone may have re-written history, but the truth is hidden within darkness. MAKAI The main land within Makai is called "the Demon Land". The earth is the color of blood, a never ending pitch black deep fault, forests move with eerie movements, cave's that are filled with poisonous miasma, poisonous marshes that would melt even the bones of the residents of darkness. The area is several hundred times the area of all the continents of Earth. Including the sea which surrounds the land, it is impossible to determine the exact size of Makai. Not even the Emperor of Makai can know every corner of Makai. And beyond the oceans that surround the land is a highly compressed atmospheric wall making it impossible to set foot beyond the limits. According to ancient writings, a crack in a dimension exists there which leads to another world(Gaia). But no one has been able to prove this. In the center of the Demon Land lies the Devil Mountains, which are 8,000km above the sea level. And within these mountains lies a waterfall called "Heaven to Hell" which reaches the depths of 3,000km. It would drag anyone who approaches it into it's depth of darkness. The sea which lies to the east of the Demon Land is called, " the Great Sea of Evil". And the sea which lies to the west of the Demon Land is called, "the Great Ocean of Evil". The Great Sea of Evil is filled with flames at a temperature of 10,000 degrees Celsius. The Great Ocean of Evil is filled with ice at absolute zero. At the point where these seas meet lies a crack that is 200km wide. It is filled with constant storms and lightning. Several hundred trillion Makaian creatures live in this world and each of them build up their own society and territories. A human would not even last a day in the harsh world of Makai. THE GATE The Gate, a distortion in space which connects the human world and Makai. This gate lies far above the volcano, Gilala Gila at the center of Makai. A black void, which twists any and every light and gravity. This black void opens and closes periodically in a two weeks cycle. When this void opens at its widest, the human world and Makai are physically connected and bound for only a few seconds. A tunnel, which connects the two worlds, is created. This gate was first discovered roughly 2,000 years ago. The unusual change came without any warning. The fire blizzard, that Gilala Gila shoots out, had suddenly stopped. This flame had existed since the creation of Makai and burned anyone who came near the volcano. The current master of the Lepe clan(the Lord of the area around Gilala Gila), sent a servant to investigate the cause. When he heard that there had been some sort of trouble at the top of the volcano, he went there himself to investigate. Shortly after, he was swallowed by the stream. The news that the master of noble family had been swallowed by the gate spread across Makai quickly. It created