In Arthurian legend Lancelot was the father of Galahad - but who was his mother?

Sir Galahad | King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table   Sir Galahad Galahad was the natural son of Launcelot. His name may be of Welsh origin or come from the place name Gilead in Palestine. His mother was Elaine, and he was placed in a nunnery as a child, being that the abbess there was his great aunt. One day a sword in a stone was seen in a river by Arthur's knights, and it was said that only the world's best knight could pull out the sword. Galahad was led into Arthur's court where he sat in the Siege Perilous and then drew the sword out. It was later on when the Grail appeared in a vision at Arthur's court that Galahad was one of the three knights chosen to undertake the Quest for the Holy Grail. He was given a white shield, made by Evelake, with a red cross which Joseph of Arimathea had drawn in blood. In the course of the Quest he joined up with Percivale, Bors, and Percivale's sister. On board Solomon's ship, Galahad obtained the Sword of David, and after the death of Percivale's sister the trio split up for a while and Galahad traveled with his father, Launcelot. When the three rejoined forces they came to Carbonek and achieved the Grail. Galahad mended the broken sword, and therefore, He was allowed to see the Grail. After beholding the Holy Grail, Galahad requested of Joseph of Arimathea that he die, which request was granted unto him. Galahad was always known as the "Perfect Knight". He was "perfect" in courage, gentleness, courtesy, and chivalry.


Leonard Bernstein wrote the music for the musical 'West Side Story'. Who wrote the lyrics?

West Side Story Official Site -- Leonard Bernstein Bio Excerpt Fact Sheet Leonard Bernstein by Humphrey Burton, Chapter 26 ����������� In early December of 1956, immediately after the opening of Candide, Bernstein fled to Nassau to get away from it all. He talked to no one for three days, except to order his meals, as he rested and lucked his wounds far from the madding crowds of Broadway. Even had the show been an unqualified triumph, too much of his music had been jettisoned along the bumpy road from Boston to New York for him to feel comfortable about the hit-and-miss business of composing a Broadway show. As it as, he must have experienced a brief sense of despair at all the hard work and agonized hours that had failed to jell. ����������� West Side Story was still waiting in the wings, but Cheryl Crawford, who had become the show�s producer the previous April, had not yet succeeded in assembling a production package. Meanwhile, Bernstein had committed himself in the months ahead to a heavy new load of conducing and television programs. In November 1956, shortly before Candide opened, he had been appointed joint principal conductor of the New York Philharmonic, effective the 1957-1958 season, sharing the title with Mitropoulos, who was stepping down as musical director. The appointment was widely seen as an interim move which would test Bernstein�s willingness and ability to devote a substantial portion of his time to the Philharmonic. His first contact with the orchestra, after a six-year hiatus, would be the month-long engagement arranged before negotiations for a more permanent position had begun. This was brought forward and additional two weeks to December 13, as a result of the death in the Pairs airplane crash of Italian Conductor Guido Cantelli. Bernstein kept to Cantelli�s planned programs, which mean restudying among other music the grand Mathis der Mahler Symphony by Hindemith. ����������� His own programs began after Christmas with three performances of a virtually complete Messiah, presented in two parts rather than three � in Part One, the Christmas music, culminating in the �Hallelujah Chorus,� and in Part Two, after the intermission, the music for Easter. There was controversy immediately. His interpretation was �grotesquely unauthentic,� according to Paul Henry Land, who had succeeded Virgil Thomson at the Herald Tribune, and �one of the finest things yet to his credit� if one was to trust Irving Kolodin. Altogether he conducted twenty-two concerts in six weeks. His repertoire included Prokofiev�s Second Violin Concerto with Isaac Stern and Beethoven�s Second Piano Concerto, his first collaboration with the eccentric but brilliants Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The two concertos and Messiah were immediately recorded by Columbia. The recording company was beginning to influence repertoire and soloist choices, but it also gave the orchestra a strong profile. Emphasizing his commitment to American music, Bernstein conducted Toy Harris�s Third Symphony and the American premiere of Copland�s challenging Short Symphony of 1933, as well as the first performance of the full orchestra version of his own Candide Overture. �A smart sophisticated little piece,� judged Harold Schoenberg, then a second-string critic of the Times, it rapidly became Bernstein�s most popular concert hall composition. ����������� In between concerts Bernstein wrote and hosted another major �Omnibus� essay, An Introduction to Modern Music. Essentially he wanted to persuade his enormous audience that twentieth-century music was as beautiful in its own way as that of earlier centuries. He demonstrated convincingly that �beauty� and �dissonance� were relative terms, and explained the tonal system of harmony in terms of a baseball diamond on which the home plate represented the tonic key. Though he granted that a composer like Alban Berg could use Schoenberg�s system of composing with all twelve tones to compose beautiful and moving music, his skepticism concerning the universality of the tw


Native to Australia, what type of creature is a bandy-bandy?

Bandy Bandy: Museum Victoria Within Victoria the Bandy Bandy is restricted to northern areas, where it is now considered rare. Biology and bite A nocturnal, burrowing species, the Bandy Bandy is rarely encountered. It feeds exclusively on blind snakes (Typhlopidae) and has been known to swallow specimens as large as itself. Females lay up to 13 eggs in a clutch. While venomous, it is not considered dangerous to adults. If bitten on a limb, apply a pressure bandage, immobilise the limb and seek medical advice immediately. If bitten elsewhere, apply continual direct pressure to the bite site. Do not wash the wound as the venom can confirm the identification of the snake. Further Reading Coventry, A. J. and Robertson, P. 1991. The Snakes of Victoria – A Guide to their Identification. Department of Conservation & Environment/Museum of Victoria. Cogger, H. 2000. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Reed Books. Wilson, S. & Swan, G. 2003. Reptiles of Australia. Princeton University Press.


The Ultimate guide to Plumpton Racecourse FAQs Plumpton Racecourse nestles at the foot of a range of chalk hills, known as the South Downs, in the county of East Sussex in South East England, approximately 14 miles from Brighton. Plumpton Racecourse was established as a hare coursing venue by Thomas Case in 1876, but didn’t stage its first horse racing meeting until 1884. The South Downs Hunt moved its annual meeting to Plumpton in 1901 and continued its support until the outbreak of World War I. Since the end of World War II, Plumpton Racecourse has undergone many improvements, especially under the patronage of Isidore Kerman, who bought the course in 1961 and Adrian Pratt and Peter Savill, who bought it in 1998, to ensure its survival. Nowadays, Plumpton Racecourse is one of the smaller National Hunt venues in the country, but still stages 16 fixtures throughout the year. For racegoers, Plumpton Racecourse offers the choice of the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure and the Picnic Enclosure, although the Picnic Enclosure is only open on selected dates. Admission to the Grand & Paddock Enclosure is priced at £16 for midweek meetings and £18 for “feature” meetings, with concessions for senior citizens. Admission to the Picnic Enclosure, where applicable, is priced at £10. Admission is free for accompanied children. For corporate events, including dinners, exhibitions, meetings and training days, Plumpton Racecourse offers a range of flexible indoor spaces, including a marquee capable of accommodating up to 600 people. There’s also plenty of outdoor space for displays and other structures and ample free parking. Plumpton railway station, which is served by a regular service from London Victoria, is less than five minutes’ walk away from the racecourse entrances. Getting there View Larger Map What’s unique Plumpton course like? The course at Plumpton consists of a left-handed, sharp oblong, just 1 mile 1 furlong around, with tight bends and pronounced undulations throughout. The home straight is uphill all the way to the winning post, but the course is not particularly testing unless the going is heavy. There are six, fairly stiff fences per circuit and a run-in of about a furlong. Typically, Plumpton suits handy, quick-jumping types. Notable Races and Events The most prestigious race of the year at Plumpton is the At The Races Sussex National, a handicap chase run over 3 miles 5 furlongs in January and worth £9,136 to the winner. In 2012, Bob Buckler’s 11-year-old won a dramatic renewal of the race, in which four of the nine runners fell, one unseated rider and one was pulled-up. Double Dizzy returned to defend his title in 2013, but could do no better than a well beaten third behind Gary Moore’s 9-year-old Well Refreshed, ridden by the trainer’s son Joshua. On March 4, 1980, the Prince of Wales made his debut as a jockey in a charity race at Plumpton Racecourse. His mount, Long Wharf, started 13/8 favourite for the Mad Hatters Private Sweepstake over two miles, but was eventually beaten 2 lengths by Classified, ridden by TV presenter Derek Thompson. On April 5, 1999, the water jump at Plumpton Racecourse was used for the final time. On the same day, the Joker Jack Retirement Chase was run to mark the final start of Joker Jack I, who ran in 99 races, 34 of them at Plumpton. Joker Jack I, himself, finished unplaced, as a 14-year-old, in the Hiscox Insurance Selling Handicap Chase on the same card. On February 9, 2009, Tony McCoy rode his 3,000th career winner at Plumpton Racecourse on Nicky Henderson’s 7-year-old Restless D’Artaix in the Tyser & Co. Beginners’ Chase. Top Owners, Jockeys and Trainers Richard Johnson is the leading jockey at Plumpton over the last five seasons with 18 winners from 95 rides, although Noel Fehily with 16 winners from 53 rides and Robert Thornton with 15 winners from 40 rides are both hot on his heels. Gary Moore, who trains less than 20 miles away from Plumpton Racecourse in Lower Beeding, West Sussex, understandably has more runners than any other trainer and, unsurprisingly, tops the trainers’ ta


A Luau is a traditional feast or party celebrated on which islands?

Kona Hawaii Luau for vacation rental The Greatest Feast in Hawaii Lu'au - The Best Party on the Island! Throughout the world, feasting is a universal form of celebrating happy and important events. The Polynesians, and especially Hawaiians, have evolved this great pleasure into a truly unique cultural experience called a Lu’au. A luau is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that is usually accompanied by entertainment. An authentic luau may feature traditional Hawaiian food such as poke, poi, lomi salmon, opihi, haupia and the famous kalua pig. The kalua pig, tender, shredded pork cooked in an imu - underground oven, is usually brought out of the underground oven during a traditional imu ceremony. The entertainment a combination of Hawaiian music and traditional hula completes the Polynesian festivities. A perfect celebration of culture and camaraderie. Book Activities With Our Virtual Concierge! The History of Hula Hula, truly unique to the Hawaiian Islands is a dance form accompanied by chant or song and was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes the words of the chant or song in a visual dance form. Ancient hula was performed through chant accompanied by traditional instruments. The more western influenced hula of today is accompanied by song and musical instruments such as the guitar, ukulele, and the double bass. There are two main positions of a hula dance, either sitting or standing. Some dances incorporate both forms. The History of the Lu'au For generations, the luau has been an Hawaiian feast held in honor of important milestones and special occasions. The tastes, sounds and sights evoke a feeling of warmth, togetherness and appreciation for a culture unlike anything else. Before contact with the western world, Hawaiians called their important feasts an 'aha'aina (‘aha – gathering and ‘aina – meal). These feasts marked special occasions — such as reaching a significant life milestone, victory at war, the launching of a new canoe or a great endeavor. Nowadays Luau’s are still a part of the Hawaiian culture and enjoyed during such occasions as weddings, birthdays and graduations. Historically, the food and practices observed at an 'aha 'aina were rich with symbolism and the entire event was designed to unite the participants, similar to the way the old Hawaiians braided strands of coconut husk fiber, or sennit, into thicker 'aha cords and rope. Certain foods represented strength while the names or attributes of other foods related to virtues or goals the participants hoped to achieve. There were also certain foods that were off limits to commoners and women. Such delicacies included moi (exquisite tasting near-shore reef fish), pork, and bananas were forbidden to all but the Alii (chiefs of ancient Hawai'i) including the great King Kamehameha. Men and women also ate separately during meals. In 1819 King Kamehameha II ended traditional religious practices. To celebrate this event he feasted with women to signify major societal changes. Shortly after, the term luau gradually replaced 'aha 'aina. Luau, in Hawaiian is actually the name of the taro leaf, which when young and small is cooked like spinach. The traditional luau was eaten on the floor over lauhala (leaves of the hala tree were weaved together) mats. Luau attendees enjoyed poi (staple of Polynesian food made from the corm of the taro plant), dried fish, and pork cooked in the traditional Hawaiian imu (underground oven), sweet potatoes, bananas and everything was eaten with one’s fingers. Traditional luaus were typically a very large gathering with hundreds and sometimes over a thousand people attending. Today, people still get together with families and friends at a luau to celebrate those special events. And while these private gatherings are private, visitors can enjoy the luau experience at many venues offered around the islands. The abundant food served at any luau represents the Island Aloha spirit that brings guests and islanders together in a memorable setting. Whenever you are at a lu


"According to an adverting campaign in the 1980's and 1990's which beer was advertised as ""The amber nectar""?"

Foster’s Experiential Anglo-Oz ‘Good Call’ Ashes Ambush | ACTIVATIVE Foster’s Experiential Anglo-Oz ‘Good Call’ Ashes Ambush Aug 05, 2013 < > Fosters is leveraging Ashes fever and Anglo-Australian rivalry by linking its current ‘Good Call/Bad Call’ marketing concept to this year’s cricket series via a new experiential UK initiative.   The Heineken brand, along with agency Space, is running this new campaign strand adjacent to grounds hosting England v Australia matches – including Old Trafford (Manchester) and Headingly (Leeds) – starting in early August.   The experiential initiative, which targets 18 to 34-year-old men, invites consumers and cricket goers to take part in the ‘Good Call/Bad Call – Wheel of Fortune’ game.   Brand ambassadors will invite consumers in the ear, particularly those on the way to the cricket, to take part in the game by giving the wheel a spin.   The game offers players the chance to play for prizes.   If the wheel lands on ‘Good Call’ then player wins a Foster’s giveaway, but if it lands on bad call then they face the forfeit of dressing up in an somewhat embarrassing and outrageous Aussie costume.   Participants are also being incentivised to upload photos and videos of their experience on their Twitter and Facebook pages to possibly win a prize, as well as being hosted on the Foster’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/fosters .   The work begins near Old Trafford in Manchester and is timed to coincide with the third Investec Ashes Test match. This is then followed by roadshow across the UK taking in a selection of cricket, comedy and music events including the Foster’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the two England v Australia ODI matches at Headingly (Leeds).   Building on its marketing heritage of playing on its Australian roots and strong Anglo-Australian connections, the current wider ‘Good Call’ concept revolves around TV spots featuring numerous British men phoning up fictional Australian agony uncle duo Brad and Dan for advice.     ‘The TV ads featuring Brad and Dan are iconic and well loved by consumers, and we wanted to create a campaign that brought the ads to life,’ explains Space Group Account Director Sean Kelly.   ‘It also brings an element of interactivity to events like the Ashes and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where we know consumers are already in the mood to get involved. The great thing about the campaign is that even if you make a ‘bad call’, you can still get a piece of the action by getting your mates to share their pictures of you online and having the chance to receive a prize.’   According to Gayle Harrison, brand director for Foster’s at Heineken, Foster’s is a straight-talking Australian lager with comedy at its heart.   ‘We focused on key sports and entertainment events for this experiential campaign to complement the brand’s ‘No Worries’ approach to life,’ outlines Foster’s Brand Director Gayle Harrison. ‘Space have tapped into that vein perfectly, with activity that mirrors our current above-the-line advertising campaign and brings a fun and interactive dimension to the brand.’   Foster’s marketing has long played on its Australian roots and on the Anglo-Australian connection.   For example, while in Australia Foster’s has long used the marketing slogan ‘The Amber Nectar, in the UK and elsewhere it also frequently uses the tagline ‘Australian for Beer’.   Furthermore, UK ads have often focused on the Australian connotations of the beer and have included clichéd and stereotypical Australian imagery such as kangaroos, exaggerated accents, and cork hats and have been fronted by famous Australians (such as the 1980s campaign fronted by the Australian comedian Paul Hogan).   So connected itself to cricket’s oldest rivalry makes sense considering the brand’s Anglo-Australian heritage and its previous links to cricket.   After all, while in Europe the rights to the brand are held by Heineken International Fosters is originally an Australian brand from Carlton and United Brewers (CUB) and owned by Fosters Group (part of SABMiller).   Furthermore, the brand has str


Which city, a national capital until 1922, is the only major city to span two continents?

How 10 great World Cities used to look | Abroad in the Yard How 10 great World Cities used to look 1043 SHARES Reconstructions of how 10 of the world’s greatest cities looked when they were first settled.     1.     Athens Athens has been continuously inhabited for at least 7,000 years.  By 1,400 BC the settlement had become an important centre of the Mycenaean civilization.  By 400 BC it had become the leading city of Ancient Greece, with its cultural achievements laying the foundations of Western civilization.  By the end of Late Antiquity the city went into decline, but recovered in the Middle Ages as it benefited from Italian trade.  In 1458 it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and entered a long period of decline.  Following the Greek War of Independence, Athens was chosen as the capital of the newly independent Greek state in 1834.  At the time it was a town of modest size built around the foot of the Acropolis, so a modern city plan fit for the capital of a state was designed.  Today, Athens is a cosmopolitan metropolis and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. Athens c.400 BC and today The Acropolis of Athens is a flat-topped rock that dominates the city.  The Parthenon and other main buildings on the Acropolis were built by Pericles in the 5th century BC as a monument to the city’s cultural achievements.  As well as being a sacred place, the Acropolis was also a place of secure refuge for Athenians in times of conflict. The Acropolis c.400 BC and today Acropolis Reconstruction by National Geographic 2.     Rome According to Roman legend, the city was founded by Romulus on 21 April 753 BC.  Archaeological evidence suggests that Rome grew from pastoral settlements, possibly around that time.  The original settlement developed into the capital of the Roman Kingdom, then the Roman Republic from 510 BC, and finally the Roman Empire from 27 BC.  Its dominance expanded over most of Western Europe and the Mediterranean up to the 5th century AD.  After the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, Rome alternated between Byzantine and Germanic control.  Its population declined from more than a million in 210 AD to a mere 35,000 during the early Middle Ages, reducing the sprawling city to small groups of inhabited buildings among large areas of abandoned and overgrown ruins.  However, it remained home to the Bishops of Rome and has kept its status as Papal capital and ‘holy city’ for centuries.  The Papacy wanted to equal the grandeur of other Italian cities during the Italian Renaissance in the second half of the 15th century which led to the building of ever more extravagant churches, bridges, town squares and public spaces.  During Napoleon’s reign, Rome was annexed into the French Empire.  After the fall of Napoleon, the eventual reunification of Italy and the recapture of Rome from French protection in 1870, it finally became the capital of Italy.  The city’s population rapidly grew under Benito Mussolini’s control from 1922-44, and it managed to escape the large scale destruction that hit other European cities during World War 2.  Rome grew momentously after the war and became a fashionable city in the 1950s and early 1960s, the years of ‘la dolce vita’.  Today Rome is one of the most important tourist destinations of the world, due to the immensity of its archaeological and artistic treasures.  Its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Rome c.300 AD and today Reconstruction model of Ancient Rome, Museum of Roman Civilization at EUR.  Image of modern Rome from Google Earth The Colosseum is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering.  Its construction started in 72 AD and it was capable of seating 50,000 spectators.  It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas.  Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions. Co


In Arthurian legend who threw the sword Excalibur into the lake, at Arthur's request, after his death?

Facts & Figures: Enchanted Objects Enchanted Objects Arthurian Legend The following magical objects found in the Arthurian legend are actually too enormous to list here. Since Arthur and some of his companions are found in Welsh (Celtic) literature, it is only right to list their possessions here.   Caliburn King Arthur Caliburn was the original Latin name of King Arthur's sword, Excalibur. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, the sword was forged at the Isle of Avalon. Calwdvwlch Sword of Arthur, forerunner of Excalibur. Excalibur Lady of the Lake, King Arthur, Gawain Excalibur (cut steel) was the sword of King Arthur. In some tales, Gawain's sword was also called Excalibur. Wheter this sword is the same one as that wielded by his uncle, is unclear. According to the Geoffrey of Monmouth, the sword was called Caliburn, and it was forged at the Isle of Avalon. However, the later legend say that Excalibur was given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake. At Arthur's death, the king had the sword thrown into the lake, by either Girflet or Bedivere. Excalibur came with an scabbard that had even more powerful magic; it prevent of blood from wounds. However, the scabbard was lost because Morgan le Fay stole the sheath and threw it into a lake. In the Welsh tradition, the sword was called Caledvwlch. Carnwennan Knife or dagger of Arthur. Rhongowennan Spear of Arthur in the Welsh legend. It was later called Ron. Ron The lance of King Arthur. It was originally called Rhongomynad in the Welsh tale. Pridwen King Arthur The shield of King Arthur. According to Welsh tradition, the shield was called Wynebgwrthucher. In the Welsh poem, the Spoils of Annwfn, the Pridwen was actually the original name of Arthur's ship. Pridwen, Prydwen Arthur Ship of King Arthur, according to the Welsh poem, the Spoils of Annwfn. This ship also appeared in Culhwch and Olwen, when Arthur travelled to Ireland, to fetch the cauldron of Diwrnach and the boar Twrch Trwyth. In later Arthurian legend, Pridwen was the name of Arthur's shield. Wynebgwrthucher The sword of King Ban, the father of Lancelot of the Lake. Coreiseuse means "Wrathful". Galatine Gawain Sword of Gawain that Malory mentioned in Arthur's war against Rome (Le Morte d'Arthur V: 6, 10). Secace Lancelot According to pre-cycle Lancelot, the sword that Lancelot used against the Saxons at Saxon Rock. Also called Seure (Sequence) in Vulgate Lancelot. Holy Grail Joseph of Arimathea, Bron, Josephus, Fisher King, Maimed King, Perceval, Galahad Holy Grail or Sangreal had restorative power, such as healing, or endless supply of divine food. Different authors described the grail to various objects, such as dish or platter, cup or chalice, cauldron, crown or circlet, rock from falling star, even a severed head in a platter. Bleeding Lance Joseph of Arimathea, Bron, Josephus, Fisher King, Maimed King, Perceval, Galahad It was sometimes known as the Spear of Longinus, the Roman officer, who pierced Jesus' side during the Crucifixion. The spear would continuously bleed. Sword of the Strange Sheath Perceval, Galahad, King David of Israel The sword first appeared in Perceval's legend of the Grail, before it appeared in the Galahad's tradition. Sword with the Red Hilt Balin, Galahad This was the sword that Galahad drew from the float stone. Merlin had sheathed the sword into the rock after the death of Balin, the Knight of Two Swords, who had inflicted the Dolorous Blow. Broken Sword Saracen seneschal Elyezer, Bors This is the sword that broke when a Saracen seneschal wounded Joseph of Arimathea in the thighs. Elyezer, the son of Pelles (Fisher King) carried the sword with him, in search of the true Grail Knight. Having met Gawain and other knights, these knights failed to restore the sword. Galahad mended the sword in the final stage of the Grail quest. Pelles awarded the sword to Sir Bors, uncle and Grail companion of Galahad. Shield of Judas Maccabee Judas Maccabee, Gawain In the Perlesvaus, Gawain won the red shield that was once carried by the Jewish hero of the 2nd century BC, named Judas Maccabee. Gawain gained


Give a year when Lord Liverpool was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (c.1770 - 1828) - Genealogy Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Birthdate: June 7 1770 - London, Middlesex, England Death: Dec 4 1828 - Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England Mother: Louisa Theodosia Jenkinson (born Hervey) Wife: June 7 1770 - London, Middlesex, England Death: Dec 4 1828 - Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England Parents: Charles Jenkinson, Amelia Jenkinson (born Watts) Siblings: Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, <Private> Grimston (born Jenkinson) Wife: Louisa Theodosia Jenkinson (born Hervey) Wife: Mar 25 1795 - Wimbledon, Surrey, England Wife: June 7 1770 - London, Middlesex, England Death: Dec 4 1828 - Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England Wife: Charles Jenkinson, Amelia Jenkinson (born Watts) Siblings: Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, Charlotte Grimston (born Jenkinson) Wife: Louisa Theodosia Jenkinson (born Hervey) Wife: June 7 1770 - London, Middlesex, England Death: Dec 4 1828 - Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England Parents: Charles Jenkinson, Amelia Jenkinson, Baroness Hawkesbury (born Watts) Wife: June 7 1770 - marylebone london, eng. Death: Dec 4 1828 - Coombe wood, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey Parents: Charles, 1st. Earl Of Liverpool Jenkinson (Known As Lord Hawkesbury 1786-1796), Amelia Jenkinson, Baroness Hawkesbury (born Watts) Siblings: Charlotte Harriet Grimston, countess of verulam (born Jenkinson), The Rt Hon Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson. 3rd Earl Of Liverpool. Gcb, Pc Wife: Louisa Theodosia Jenkinson (born Hervey) Wife: Dec 4 1828 - Fife House, Whitehall Parents: Charles Jenkinson, Amelia Jenkinson (born Watts) Spouses: Louisa Theodora Jenkinson (born Harvey), Mrs Mary Cairns Siblings: June 7 1770 - Marylebone, London, England Death: Dec 4 1828 - Coombe, Surrey, England Parents: Charles Jenkinson, 1) Amelia Jenkinson, Baroness Hawkesbury (born Watts) Siblings: ...tte Harriet Grimston, Countess of Verulam (born Jenkinson), Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, Arabella Diana Jenkinson, Catherine Anne Jenkinson Wife: 1) Louisa Theodosia Jenkinson (born Hervey) Wife: Prime Minister 1812 - 1827. Prime Minister of England 1815-1827 Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool KG PC (7 June 1770 – 4 December 1828) was a British politician and the longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since the Union with Ireland in 1801. He was 42 years old when he became premier in 1812 which made him younger than all of his successors to date (the next-youngest being David Cameron, taking office at 43). During his time as Prime Minister from 1812 to 1827, Liverpool became known for repressive measures introduced to maintain order, but also for steering the country through the period of radicalism and unrest that followed the Napoleonic Wars. Important events during his tenure as Prime Minister included the War of 1812, the Sixth and Seventh Coalitions against the French Empire, the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars at the Congress of Vienna, the Corn Laws, the Peterloo Massacre, the Trinitarian Act 1812 and the emerging issue of Catholic Emancipation. Early lifeJenkinson was baptised on 29 June 1770 at St. Margaret's, Westminster, the son of George III's close adviser Charles Jenkinson, later the first Earl of Liverpool, and his first wife, Amelia Watts. Jenkinson's 19 year old mother, who was the part-Indian daughter of a senior East India Company official William Watts, died from the effects of childbirth one month after his birth. Jenkinson was educated at Charterhouse School and Christ Church, Oxford. In the summer of 1789, Jenkinson spent four months in Paris to perfect his French and enlarge his social experience. He returned to Oxford for three months to complete his terms of residence and in May 1790 was created master of arts. He won election to the House of Commons in 1790 for Rye, a seat he would hold until 1803; at the time, however, he was under the age of assent to Parliament, so he refrained from taking his seat and spent the following winter and early spring in


Who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 1984 film 'Amadeus'?

1984 Academy Awards® Winners and History A Passage to India (1984, UK) Places in the Heart (1984) A Soldier's Story (1984) Actor: F. MURRAY ABRAHAM in "Amadeus", Jeff Bridges in "Starman",         Albert Finney in "Under the Volcano", Tom Hulce in "Amadeus",         Sam Waterston in "The Killing Fields" Actress: SALLY FIELD in "Places in the Heart", Judy Davis in "A         Passage to India", Jessica Lange in "Country",         Vanessa Redgrave in "The Bostonians", Sissy Spacek         in "The River" Supporting Actor: HAING S. NGOR in "The Killing Fields" ,         Adolph Caesar in "A Soldier's Story", John Malkovich         in "Places in the Heart", Noriyuki "Pat" Morita in "The Karate Kid", Ralph Richardson         in "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" Supporting Actress: PEGGY ASHCROFT in "A Passage to India", Glenn Close         in "The Natural", Lindsay Crouse in "Places in         the Heart", Christine Lahti in "Swing Shift",         Geraldine Page in "The Pope of Greenwich Village" Director: MILOS FORMAN for "Amadeus", Woody Allen for "Broadway         Danny Rose", Robert Benton for "Places in the Heart",         Roland Joffe for "The Killing Fields" ,         David Lean for "A Passage to India" Most          of the nominations-totals for 1984's Best Picture nominees          were very close, and two 'prestige' pictures were tied for          eleven nominations each: Amadeus - eleven Places in the Heart - seven A Soldier's Story - three Ultimately, the 1984 awards were monopolized          by Amadeus with eight wins, the Saul Zaentz-produced,          Milos Forman-directed film. The musical biopic/epic won the          following awards: Best Picture, Best Actor (F. Murray Abraham),          Best Director, Best Screenplay Adaptation (Peter Shaffer for          the transformation of his own Broadway/London stage hit), Best          Art/Set Direction, Best Sound, Best Costume Design, and Best          Makeup. It became the 7th film in Oscar history to win eight Oscars. The Best Picture winner was visually and musically          superior and focused on the court rivalry between flamboyant,          genius composer (and scatologically-obsessed buffoon) Wolfgang          Amadeus Mozart and the less-talented, intensely-jealous Antonio          Salieri, both composers for Hapsburg Emperor Joseph II. The other Best Picture nominees included strong          contenders: British director David Lean's A Passage           to India - the film was an imposing, triumphant return           to the screen (and last picture) for the 76 year-old director           (known for his two Best Director awards for The            Bridge On The River Kwai (1957) and Lawrence             of Arabia (1962) ). The lavish epic film (with eleven           nominations and two wins - for Best Supporting Actress           (Peggy Ashcroft) and Best Original Score - for Maurice           Jarre - his third Oscar for a David Lean film) was           based on E. M. Forster's 1924 novel about the romantic           adventures of a young Englishwoman writer/director Robert Benton's Places           in the Heart (with seven nominations and two wins -           Best Actress and Best Screenplay by Benton himself), was           based on the director's own childhood memories in Waxahachie,           Texas where a young widow attempts to save her farm producer David Puttnam's and director Roland           Jaffe's The Killing Fields (with           seven nominations and three wins - Best Supporting Actor,           Best Cinematography (Chris Menges), and Best Film Editing),           was based on the experiences of NY Times cor


Which is the largest Canadian province in terms of area?

What is the biggest province in Canada? | Reference.com What is the biggest province in Canada? A: Quick Answer As of 2014, the largest province in terms of size in Canada is Quebec, which has an area of 643,819 square miles. Canada has 10 provinces: Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and British Columbia. The country has three territories, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon; Nunavut is the largest in size of all the provinces and territories. Full Answer Quebec is located in the eastern region of Canada. It borders the provinces of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador to its east and Ontario to its west. Quebec covers an area extending 1,242 miles from the border with the United States to the Arctic Ocean, with the Saint Lawrence River linking the province to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a French-speaking province, with the majority of the population speaking French. The capital is Quebec City.


"Which word means a device to aid memory e.g. ""Richard of York gave battle in vain""?"

What does mnemonic mean? GCIDE(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition: mnemonic(n.) An abbreviated word that resembles the full word, used so as to be easily recognized; as, the CIDE uses ... tags as mnemnonics for an italicised word or field. Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: mnemonic(Noun) Anything (especially something in verbal form) used to help remember something. To remember the colours of the rainbow, use the mnemonic: Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet) mnemonic(Adjective) Of or relating to mnemonics: the study of techniques for remembering anything more easily. Origin: From mnemonicus, from μνημονικός, from μνήμον, from μνᾶσθαι, from men-; see mind. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Mnemonic(adj) Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Mnemonic A mnemonic, or mnemonic device, is any learning technique that aids information retention. Mnemonics aim to translate information into a form that the human brain can retain better than its original form. Even the process of merely learning this conversion might already aid in the transfer of information to long-term memory. Commonly encountered mnemonics are often used for lists and in auditory form, such as short poems, acronyms, or memorable phrases, but mnemonics can also be used for other types of information and in visual or kinesthetic forms. Their use is based on the observation that the human mind more easily remembers spatial, personal, surprising, physical, sexual, humorous, or otherwise 'relatable' information, rather than more abstract or impersonal forms of information. The word mnemonic is derived from the Ancient Greek word μνημονικός, meaning "of memory" and is related to Mnemosyne, the name of the goddess of memory in Greek mythology. Both of these words are derived from μνήμη, "remembrance, memory". Mnemonics in antiquity were most often considered in the context of what is today known as the Art of memory. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Mnemonic -al, nē-mon′ik, -al, adj. assisting the memory.—ns. Mnemon′ics, the art of assisting the memory: a mode of recalling to the mind any fact or number, or a series of disconnected terms or figures; Mnemos′yne, goddess of memory, mother of the Muses.—adj. Mnemotech′nic, mnemonic.—n. Mnemotech′nics, mnemonics. [Gr. mnēmonikos—mnēmōn, mindful—mnasthai, to remember.] Numerology The numerical value of mnemonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7 Pythagorean Numerology


Which England cricketer holds the record for the highest individual score for his country - 364 versus Australia in 1938?

Highest score by a batsman in Australia vs England 'Ashes' test match. - Fast Cricket. Highest score by a batsman in Australia vs England 'Ashes' test match. Tag Ashes-Records When we talk Australia vs England test cricket, we rarely miss one name = Don Bradman, specially when our topic is related to batting. Over 60 years since this great right hander quit the game, with an average of 99.96 from 52 tests, his achievements continue to challenge modern day batters. But highest individual score by a batsman in Ashes test match is one important list of record Sir Donald Bradman comes second in.. behind Len Hutton who scored 364 from 847 balls at the Oval back in 1938, beating Bradman's 334 which was made 8 years and a month earlier. Bradman continued to play for over a decade since Len Hutton's record breaking innings, but got past double century only once. Sir Leonard Hutton, a right handed batsman from Yorkshire, was just 21 year and few months old (and only a year old in International cricket) when he batted for over 13 hours to break the record for highest test score by a England batsman. 364 was the highest test match score by any batsman then, which was later broken by Sir Garfield Sobers of West Indies who went on to make 365. During his marathon innings, Hutton collected 382 runs with Maurice Leyland for the second wicket which still stands as the highest partnership for England against Australia. Len Hutton played 79 tests, made 6971 runs at an average of 56.67 with 19 century plus 33 fifties and also took 3 wickets with his leg spin bowling. Interestingly, Hutton wanted to be a footballer as a child but his father threw away his boot in fire and got him a cricket bat! Who are the other top scorers in Australia vs England test cricket? following is a list of batsmen who have gone past double century in Ashes test matches over the years :- Highest scores Ashes test matches Batsman


Buster Bloodvessel was the lead singer of which pop group - popular in the early 1980s?

BAD MANNERS - LIP UP FATTY - YouTube BAD MANNERS - LIP UP FATTY Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 20, 2007 Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were at school together, and among their early incarnations were known as Stoop Solo and the Sheet Starchers. None of the members had any formal musical training, not even the ability to play any instruments. They were popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when lots of similar ska bands filled the charts. Some of their hits include "My Girl Lollipop", "Lip Up Fatty", "Special Brew" and "Ne-Ne-Na-Na-Na-Na-Nu-Nu". One of the main reasons for their notoriety was because of their outlandish, larger-than-life, huge tongued & shaven-headed front man. Buster's exploits got them banned from the British TV chart show Top of the Pops[citation needed](which included dressing as Henry VIII and singing to a blow-up doll for the song "Lorraine", pouring a large can of baked beans over his head, and dressing in a can-can dancer's dress to promote their single "Can-Can"). They were also banned from Italian TV when Buster had decided after a particularly successful concert that he should moon the crowd, having been told that the Pope was watching on TV.[1] Despite having scored many hits and featuring prominently in the UK charts of the early 1980s, Bad Manners are perhaps most renowned for their song "Special Brew". The song is ambiguous in meaning, but the most common interpretation of the song is that it is a love song to the famous alcoholic drink after which it appears to be named. Category


Which cocktail allegedly gets its name from the practice of 1950's American engineers stirring vodka into their cans of orange juice with this tool?

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Who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 2008 film 'Milk'?

Milk - Awards - IMDb Awards Showing all 59 wins and 137 nominations Academy Awards, USA 2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009 Won AARP Movies for Grownups Awards 2009 Won Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina 2009 Nominated Award of the Argentinean Academy Best Foreign Film Bruce Cohen MILK is here to recruit you - and all audiences who yearn for stories of hope and inspiration. The ... More MILK is here to recruit you - and all audiences who yearn for stories of hope and inspiration. The film is a time capsule that comes to life through Sean Penn's transformative performance, adding another chapter to the volumes this great American artist has written for the ages. His work here holds the center of a spectacular ensemble led by Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch and James Franco. In a year when America went to the polls seeking change, director Gus Van Sant and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black crafted a story that soars above the biopic genre by illuminating the thrill of activism, celebrating the theater in America's political process and extolling Milk's legacy through his simple message - "You gotta give 'em hope." African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) 2008 Won


With 133 appearances who is England's most capped cricket player?

Kevin Pietersen 100th cap: England's most decorated cricketers with most appearances ahead of upcoming Ashes Test - Mirror Online Ton up: Pietersen has joined the 100 club (Photo: PA)  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email As Kevin Pietersen prepares for his 100th Test appearance for England, we take a look at those who have already reached the century. The 33-year-old has shaken off a knee problem and will take his place in the side for the first Ashes Test, which gets under way in the early hours of Thursday morning With the appearance, Pietersen will join a special club, becoming just the 10th England cricketer to pull on the whites for a 100th time. And after recently admitting he hopes to play for another three years, the South African-born batsman hasn't given up hopes of reaching Alec Stewart's current record. Pietersen revealed his delight at reaching the milestone , as Andy Flower's men look to retain the urn for a fourth time. He said: "It's quite surreal actually. I sit here now still not believing I've got 100 in the bag. "I'll probably look back on it when I've finished my career and see it as something quite special, but at the moment I just see it as the start of an important Ashes series." England captain Alastair Cook is currently on 97 Test appearances and barring injury, will also take his place amongst the elite, later in the series. Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


What name is given to a word formed from the initial letters of a series of words e.g. AIDS?

Onyms Onyms Words ending in "-onym" are often used to describe different classes of words, and the relationships between words. The "-onym" literally means 'name', from the Greek onoma meaning 'name' or 'word'. Acronym An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a series of words and pronounced as one word; e.g. radar from radio detection and ranging Allonym 1 An assumed name 2 The name of another person, especially that of a significant historical figure, assumed by somebody, especially a writer Anacronym An acronym that is so well-established that its origin is no longer remembered Ananym A name written backwards and used as a pseudonym; e.g. Rellim is a ananym of Miller Anatonym A word that refers to a part of the body and which is used as a verb; e.g. 'to toe the line'; 'to face the music'; to eye the target' Anonym A single word that has meanings that contradict each other; e.g. bad for good Anthroponym A person's name, especially a surname Antonym Either of a pair of words that have opposite (or near-opposite) meanings; e.g. wet and dry Apostonym A word that becomes a different word when an apostrophe is removed from it; e.g. can't - cant; he'll - hell; she'll - shell Aptronym A person's name that matches its owner's occupation or character (either in fiction or reality), often in a humorous or ironic way; e.g. Arctic explorer Will Snow Aristonym A surname used as, or derived from, a formal title of nobility or a high rank; e.g. Thomas Harold Andre Le Duc Autoantonym 1 A word that describes itself; e.g. noun is a noun 2 A person's real name; the opposite of pseudonym 3 A name by which a social group or race refers to itself Bacronym Another word for backronym Backronym The reverse of producing an acronym; taking a word that already exists and creating a phrase (often humorous) using the letters of the word as initials; e.g. Guaranteed Overnight Delivery (GOD) Basonym The earliest validly published name of a taxon, being in the case of a binomial or trinomial the source of the valid specific or subspecific epithet when the taxon is transferred to a new combination and in technical usage always accompanied by the name of the original author; e.g. Crataegus spicata Lamark; Amelanchier spicata Caconym 1 A word that is wrongly applied 2 A misnomer 3 The incorrect name for something, especially in the classification of plants, etc. Capitonym A word that changes its meaning and pronunciation when capitalised; e.g. polish and Polish Charactonym The name of a fictional character that is especially suited to his or her personality; e.g. Scrooge for a miserly person; Sherlock Holmes for a detective Chironym A manuscript named for a species, having no taxonomic validity until published Cohyponym A word that is one of multiple hyponyms of another word Consonym On of two (or more) words that have the same pattern of consonants; e.g. eTHNiC - THeNCe; SPoNGe - eSPioNaGe Contranym Another word for contronym Contronym A word that can take two (or more) opposite meanings; e.g. fast means 'moving quickly' or 'fixed firmly in place' Cryptonym 2 A word or name used clandestinely to refer to another name or word Demonym A name of persons/people that refers to the place they come from; e.g. a Cypriot is a person from Cyprus; a Roman from Rome Desynonym A word that was previously synonymous with another but is now different; e.g. bishop/presbyter Dionym A name containing two parts or terms Domunym Another word for demonym Eponym A name or word derived from the name of a real or fictional person; e.g. sandwich from the Earl of Sandwich Ethonym The name of a people or ethnic group; e.g. Albanians Euonym 1 A word well suited to a person, place or thing so named 2 A pleasant or beautiful name Euphonym A euphonious synonym Exonym A place name used by foreigners that differs from the name used by its natives; e.g. Londres is the French exonym for London Filionym A name derived from that of a son Genonym A botanical genus name Heteronym One of two (or more) words that have the same spelling, but different sounds and meanings; e.g. bow of a


Scotch, Drambuie, ice and a lemon twist are the traditional ingredients of which cocktail?

Drambuie Cocktails - Drambuie Cocktail Recipes Drambuie Cocktails 0 Comments Drambuie is a Scotch liqueur with a unique combination of aged Scotch whiskies, heather honey, herbs and spices.  It makes for a tasty addition to cocktails—it’s also pretty solid on it’s own—and the fine folks at Drambuie have provided a few cocktail recipes below: The Rusty Nail 1 1/2 oz. Scotch whisky 1/2 oz. Drambuie 1 twist lemon peel Pour the Scotch and Drambuie over ice in an old-fashioned glass. Stir well, and garnish with a lemon twist. The Rusty Nail is a classic, and it’s a fairly benign start for the first-timer’s foray into Scotch cocktails. The sweet Drambuie tempers some of the bite of its counterpart. The Forty-Five ½ part bourbon dash of vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice and stir until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with dried cherry macerated in Maraschino liqueur. This cocktail was actually quite good, though I preferred mine with a dash of aromatic bitters and no vanilla. Bourbon gives a hint of vanilla on its own, so I thought the concentrated vanilla extract was as bit too much for this drink. The Highland Fizz ¾ part Bacardi Gold Rum dash of fresh lime juice dash of Angostura bitters 1½ parts ginger beer Combine all ingredients in a tall glass and stir. Garnish with a wedge of fresh lime. I used Don Q Gold Rum in place of Bacardi. Not bad. I’ll probably make this cocktail again with a more flavorful rum, like Barbancourt or Appleton V/X. The Chevalier ¾ part Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka ¼ part dry vermouth dash of fresh lemon juice ¼ part of simple syrup dash of lemon bitters (optional) Shake all ingredients with ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. There’s too much going on in this drink, and I’m not sure Drambuie and flavored vodka should ever go together. Not terrible, but not for me. Share:


Which singer was lead singer with band Frankie Goes to Hollywood in the mid 1980s?

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Give a year in the life of the Belgian artist Rene Magritte.

1000+ images about René Magritte on Pinterest | Magritte, Rene magritte and Surrealism Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas René Magritte René François Ghislain Magritte (1898-1967) is a Belgian Surrealist painter, who became famous for his witty and thought-provoking images. His work is known for challenging the observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. 27 Pins191 Followers


Arundel Castle in Sussex is the family seat of which Dukes?

History of Arundel Castle History The Norman keep before restoration, by James Canter c.1770 There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the dry moat, and constructed in 1068: followed by the gatehouse in 1070. Under his will, King Henry I (1068-1135) settled the Castle and lands in dower on his second wife, Adeliza of Louvain. Three years after his death she married William d'Albini II, who built the stone shell keep on the motte. King Henry II (1133-89), who built much of the oldest part of the stone Castle, in 1155 confirmed William d'Albini II as Earl of Arundel, with the Honour and Castle of Arundel. Apart from the occasional reversion to the Crown, Arundel Castle has descended directly from 1138 to the present day, carried by female heiresses from the d'Albinis to the Fitzalans in the 13th century and then from the Fitzalans to the Howards in the 16th century and it has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years. From the 15th to the 17th centuries the Howards were at the forefront of English history, from the Wars of the Roses, through the Tudor period to the Civil War. Among the famous members of the Howard family are the 2nd Duke of Norfolk (1443-1524), the victor of Flodden, Lord Howard of Effingham, who with Sir Francis Drake repelled the Armada in 1588, the Earl of Surrey, the Tudor poet and courtier, and the 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554), uncle of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, both of whom became wives of King Henry VIII (1491-1547). These were politically dangerous times: the 'Poet' Earl was executed in 1547; his father, the 3rd Duke of Norfolk only escaped the death penalty because King Henry VIII died the night before the execution was due and the 4th Duke (1536-72) was beheaded for plotting to marry Mary Queen of Scots. There have been two cardinals and a saint in the Howard family; St Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel (1557-95) died in the Tower of London for his faith. By contrast, his son, the 'Collector' 14th Earl (1585-1646), as his nickname suggests, was responsible for many of the treasures which can be seen today. The results of all this history are concentrated at the Castle, which houses a fascinating collection of fine furniture dating from the 16th century, tapestries, clocks, and portraits by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Mytens, Lawrence, Reynolds, Canaletto and others. Personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots and a selection of historical, religious and heraldic items from the Duke of Norfolk's collection are also on display. During the Civil War (1642-45), the Castle was badly damaged when it was twice besieged, first by Royalists who took control, then by Cromwell's Parliamentarian force led by William Waller. Nothing was done to rectify the damage until about 1718 when Thomas, the 8th Duke of Norfolk (1683-1732) carried out some repairs. Charles Howard, the 11th Duke (1746-1815), known to posterity as the 'Drunken Duke' and friend of the Prince Regent subsequently carried out further restoration. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) came from Osborne House with her husband, Prince Albert, for three days in 1846, for which the bedroom and library furniture were specially commissioned and made by a leading London furniture designer. Her portrait by William Fowler was also specially commissioned by the 13th Duke in 1843. The building we see now owes much to Henry,15th Duke of Norfolk (1847-1917) and the restoration project was completed in 1900. It was one of the first English country houses to be fitted with electric light, integral fire fighting equipment, service lifts and central heating. The gravity fed domestic water supply also supplied the town. Electricity cost over £36,000 to install, but the splendidly carved chimneypiece in the Drawing Room only cost £150!


Kyle MacLachlan played agent Dale Cooper in which early 1990s US TV series?

Special Agent Dale Cooper (Character) Special Agent Dale Cooper (Character) from "Twin Peaks" (1990) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Special Agent Dale Cooper is a skilled agent working for the FBI... See more  » Alternate Names: Agent Cooper / Dale Cooper / FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper Filmography (as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper) ... aka "The Missing Pieces" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Twin Peaks Fire Walk with Me: The Missing Pieces" - USA (poster title) ... aka "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Deleted Scenes" - USA (closing credits title) ... aka "Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery" - USA (promotional title) ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" - USA (complete title) ... aka "SNL" - USA (informal title) ... aka "SNL 25" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Saturday Night" - USA (first season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" - USA (fifteenth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" - USA (twentieth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" - USA (twentyfifth season title)


Which town, located in present day S.E. Turkey was the birthplace of St Paul?

Tarsus-Birthplace of St. Paul, About St. Paul, Journeys of St. Paul, Biblical tour guide, biblical tours, biblical turkey tour, religious tours turkey, religious tour, biblical tour organization, turkey greece biblical ours, seven churches of revelation t About St. Paul Tarsus-Birthplace of St. Paul  Journeys of St. Paul  Tarsus-Birthplace of St. Paul At the of St. Paul's birth and   upbringing, Tarsus was the most important city in the Cilician plain   (Cukurova) which was then know as Smooth Cilicia. When St. Paul was born, Tarsus was already very ancient. Excavations   at Gozlu Kule tumulus near the present city have shown that this   site was occupied since the Neolithic period, from about the seventh   millennium BCE. During its later Bronze Age history the tumulus is   thought to have been the capital of the kingdom of Kizzuwatna. The   famous Hittite queen Puduhepa, before she moved to the Hittite   capital Hattusas, was a priestess in Kizzuwatna, whose capital was '   Tarsa'. The first Greek elements in the settlement's culture date   from the beginning of the twelfth century BCE, the time of upheavals   created by the Sea People. In the Assyrian annals the tumulus appears as Tarzi, and the capital   of the kingdom of Que. The reference to Coa (Que or Cilicia) in the   Second Book of Chronicles is related approximately to this period of   the city' s history in the tenth century BCE: 'Solomon also imported   horses from Egypt and Coa (Cilicia). The agents would acquire them   by purchase from Cilicia, and would then bring up chariots from   Egypt and export them at six hundred silver shekels, with the horses   going for a hundred and fifty shekels. At these rates they served as   middlemen for all the Hittite and Aramean kings (2 Chr 1: 16-17). King Sennacherid (705-651) of Assyria, is know to have moved the   city from the tumulus to its present location on the Cydnus river   (Tarsus Cayi) to a point some 15 km from the sea. Before reaching   the Mediterranean Cydnus flowed into a large lagoon, which was know   as the lake of Rhegma in roman times, and was navigable up to the   city. At present the area where this lake existed is a fertile   cotton field. In the Old Testament, Tarsis is used as a place- name   in the Mediterranean after the sixth-fifth centuries, from which   metals like silver, iron or lead came to Tyre in Phoenicia. Some scholars regard this place as being Tarsus, the major port in   Cilicia having connections with inland states of Anatolia rich in   metals, horses and slaves: ' Tarsish traded with you, so great was   your wealth, exchanging silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares'   (Ez 27: 12). All of what was built in ancient Tarsus after its   re-foundation on the plain lies under the silt of the Cydnus River   and the citys apartment houses, some six meters deep. Following the collapse of the Assyrian kingdom, Cilicia seems to   have survived as an independent state until Anatolia was captured by   Cyrus the Great (555-530 BCE) of the Persian Empire. Tarsus was the   first urban center with the amenities of civilization after crossing   the Cilician Gates to the south, and thus an indispensable stage to   recover before traveling on to Syria and the countries beyond.   According to Xenophon, Cyrus the Younger, and to Arrian, Alexander   the Great did not miss the chance of enjoying the opportunities the   city offered. In Anabasis Cyrus, after crossing the ' impassable' Cilician Gates   (401 BCE) found himself in large and well- watered Cilician plain '   full of an kinds of trees and of vines, which' produces quantities   of sesame and millet and wheat and barley, its capital ' a large and   prosperous city ' with a river called the Cydnus running ' through   the middle of the city. Strabo in Geography says that an immersion   in the Cydnus was ' beneficial both to beasts and to men who suffer   from sinews '. It is know if Alexander knew this when he plunged into the river   some four


Name the author of the novel 'Shame', shortlisted for the 1983 Booker Prize.

10 Indian Novelists Who Made It To Bookers Prize 10 INDIAN NOVELISTS WHO MADE IT TO BOOKERS PRIZE 10 Indian Novelists Who Made It To Bookers Prize 31.5K SHARES Any novelist from the Commonwealth of Nations aspires for the Man Booker Prize in their career – which can rightfully be called the Oscars of the literary world. With the announcement of the Man Booker International Prize on May 22, we bring you the 10 Indian novelists who have been shortlisted for or have won the Bookers. 1) V. S. Naipaul Image Credit: © BCCL This famed novelist might not be from mainland India per se – but he is of Indian descent, and that makes him qualify to be in this list. That being said, he would be the first Indian to be shortlisted and win the Booker in 1971 for ‘In a Free State’. He was shortlisted again in 1979 for ‘A Bend in the River’. This novel is placed at #83 on the Modern Library’s list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. 2) Anita Desai Image Credit: wordpress (dot) com Anita Desai has been shortlisted at the Bookers not once, not twice, but thrice! The first time was in 1980 for her post-partition novel ‘Clear Light of Day’. In 1984, she made the list for ‘In Custody’ that was made into a film in 1993. The third and final time was for her bi-cultural novel ‘Fasting, Feasting’ in 1999. Sahitya Akademi awardee, Desai’s last novel was ‘The Artist of Disappearance’ in 2011. 3) Salman Rushdie Image Credit: © BCCL Controversial magical realist Salman Rushdie has not only made it to the Bookers four times, but he has also won the ‘Booker of Bookers’ and ‘The Best of the Booker’ prizes as well! And the latter wins were for the novel that won him his first Booker – ‘ Midnight’s Children ’ – in 1981. ‘Shame’ (1983), ‘The Satanic Verses’ (1988) and ‘The Moor’s Last Sigh’ (1995) were the other novels that landed him in the finalists’ list in those years. 4) Rohinton Mistry Image Credit: cba (dot) ca Indo-Canadian novelist Rohinton Mistry has only written three novels till today, and has been shortlisted for Booker all three times. ‘Such a Long Journey’, which made the list in 1991, made more headlines when Bal Thackeray’s complaints got it removed from University of Mumbai’s syllabus. The second book ‘A Fine Balance’ (1996) has been successfully adapted on stage. The third and final novel by Mistry is ‘Family Matters’ (2002). 5) Arundhati Roy Image Credit: © BCCL This political activist also won the Booker in 1997 for her debut novel ‘The God of Small Things’. It was the biggest selling-book by a non-expatriate Indian author. Since then, she has written a number of books – and has been more in focus for her political stance and criticism than for them. She has been the recipient of a great many awards other than the Booker, the most significant being the Sahitya Akademi award in 2006. 6) Kiran Desai Image Credit: indiamarks (dot) com What the mother could not do, the daughter did. Kiran Desai’s daughter Anita Desai won the Man Booker in 2006 for her second and last novel ‘The Inheritance of Loss’. Her first book ‘Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard’ was also critically acclaimed from authors like Salman Rushdie. In 2010, Orhan Pamuk, the Nobel laureate for literature, publicly announced that he and Desai were in a relationship – a big news for the literary world. 7) Indra Sinha Image Credit: guim (dot) co (dot) uk This British-Indian writer had been in the finalists’ list for his novel on the Bhopal gas tragedy – ‘Animal’s People’ in 2007. This author is a passionate campaigner for justice to the victims of the incident and has done an advertisement, given many interviews and written many articles regarding the same. Having the distinction of being in the list of the top 10 British copywriters of all time, Sinha also writes non-fiction and carries out translation of ancient Sanskrit texts into English. 8) Aravind Adiga Image Credit: lpcdn (dot) ca 2008 was the third year in a row for Indian novelists to have been nominated for the Booker Prize – and it saw Chennai-born Aravind Adiga taking away the Booker for his debut


Which naturalised American electrical/mechanical engineer and inventor (1856-1943) has given his name to the SI unit of magnetic flux density?

New Energy FAQ About New Energy Science and Technology New Energy Foundation This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)         covers basic queries about New Energy science and developing technologies.         The revolutionary New Energy field concerns spectacular new sources         of energy that have achieved substantial validation in laboratories         around the world, but which are not yet accepted by the scientific         establishment. We welcome you to make your own judgment about         what constitutes substantial validation and why the scientific         establishment does not yet accept New Energy in its various forms,         but please do perform your own examination of the important         evidence that is gathered at this and other referenced New Energy         websites and publications. Despite the great accomplishments of         modern official science, we have concluded that its organizations         and journals are significantly mired in obsolete science and technology         paradigms that are holding back progress; we hope that you will         come to appreciate this. (If, in fact, that is not your opinion         already!) The existence of New Energy R&D around the world and         its under-reporting and mis-characterization by the "mainstream"         scientific media is evidence of a profound paradigm paralysis. If you are new to the New Energy         field, you may find the information here particularly helpful.         We will continue to review and modify this FAQ to include responses         to common questions from our visitors. If you have a question         and the answer isn't here, please ask us and we'll try to answer         you if the question brings up new thoughts not already addressed         in this FAQ. Please understand that we cannot respond to all of our e-mail, due to limited staff time! For the most comprehensive         information on current research, published papers, patents, business         developments, outside media coverage, and government actions (and inaction), we recommend subscribing         to Infinite Energy magazine . By subscribing or purchasing Infinite Energy magazine at one of many newsstands in the         United States and Canada, you will be helping to increase support         for this field. Infinite         Energy is published by the non-profit New Energy Foundation, which is based in Concord, New Hampshire. We hope that this FAQ will encourage you to subscribe to Infinite Energy and to contribute charitably (and tax-deductibly) to our efforts. THE QUESTIONS... ï¿½ What will the world be like in the New       Energy Age? The post-Hydrocarbon Fuel Age will be unrecognizable       to people alive today.  Central station power plants belching smoke and harmful gases will be a thing of the past: there will be no power       grid. The grid will gradually wither and die during the transition       to distributed New Energy devices, which could be as rapid       and dramatic as the transition to the personal computer/Internet era       that began in the mid-1970s. Pollution caused by hydrocarbon-fuel       combustion will be a thing of the past.  In a world of effectively       free energy (no significant recurring costs for the energy), all the       world’s populations will become richer.  People will be able to be       much more self-reliant, unchained from central controlling authorities       that today rule energy use. (Governments will continue to try to tax       and control the use of energy, but they will fail—as they have failed       so far in trying to tax the Internet.) It will be possible to build       self-contained dwellings and communities anywhere that construction


Who was the Arsenal captain when they won the 2003 FA Cup - beating Southampton 1-0?

Arsenal set to play in record 19th FA Cup final when they face Aston Villa at Wembley - PICTURE SPECIAL | Daily Mail Online Arsenal set to play in record 19th FA Cup final when they face Aston Villa at Wembley - PICTURE SPECIAL Arsenal to overtake Manchester United's record of 18 FA Cup final appearances  Gunners chasing a record 12th FA Cup triumph, one more than United on 11  Arsene Wenger chasing his sixth FA Cup victory as a manager against Aston Villa comments Arsenal are preparing for a record 19th FA Cup final when they take to hallowed turf at Wembley to play Aston Villa on Saturday. The Gunners will overtake Manchester United's record of 18 appearances, and could potentially also clinch their 12th victory in the competition. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at every appearance Arsenal have made in the final of the oldest cup competition in the world so far...    1927: Cardiff 1-0 ARSENAL  The final that was remembered for the first time the famous Cup was let out of England. Arsenal goalkeeper Dan Lewis' howler allowed Hughie Ferguson to score a 74th-minute winner for Cardiff. Arsenal XI: Lewis, Parker, Kennedy, Baker, Butler, John, Hulme, Buchan, Brain, Blyth, Hoar Manager: Herbert Chapman Cardiff City goalkeeper Tom Farquharson punches clear from Arsenal's Charles Buchan. Also pictured (L-R) Len Davies, Tommy Watson, Billy Hardy, Tom Sloane, James Nelson and Fred Keenor all of Cardiff City. The Bluebirds beat Arsenal 1-0 on April 23, 1927. 1930: ARSENAL 2-0 Huddersfield This time Arsenal did secure their first FA Cup victory, as goals from Alex James and Jack Lambert gave the Gunners victory.  Arsenal XI: Preedy, Parker, Hapgood, Baker, Seddon, John, Hulme, Jack, Lambert, James, Bastin Manager: Herbert Chapman Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Hugh Turner (centre) is beaten by Arsenal's first goal, scored by Alex James (not in pic) during the 1930 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on April 26, 1930 Arsenal's FA Cup winning side of 1930: (back row, l-r) Alf Baker, Jack Lambert, Charlie Preedy, Bill Seddon, Eddie Hapgood, Bob John; (middle row, l-r) David Jack, Tom Parker, Alex James; (front row, l-r) Joe Hulme, Cliff Bastin RELATED ARTICLES Share 1932: Newcastle 2-1 ARSENAL Chapman's side were back at Wembley two seasons later, and seemed on course for victory as Bob John gave them a 15th-minute lead. But Jack Allen then netted twice for Newcastle to deny Arsenal a second Cup win.  Arsenal XI: Moss, Parker, Hapgood, Jones, Roberts, Male, Hulme, Jack, Lambert, Bastin, John  Manager: Herbert Chapman Arsenal goalkeeper Frank Moss (right) saves as team-mate Tom Parker (second right) and Newcastle United's Harry McMenemy (second left) look on. Newcastle beat Arsenal 2-1 at Wembley on April 23, 1932 1936: ARSENAL 1-0 Sheffield United 1-0 to the Arsenal. Ted Drake's 74th-minute winner was enough for the Gunners to lift their second FA Cup in their first trip to the final without Chapman in charge. Arsenal XI: Wilson, Male, Hapgood, Crayston, Roberts, Copping, Hulme, Bowden, Drake, James, Bastin  Manager: George Allison  Arsenal captain Alex James shows off the FA Cup as he is held up by his team-mates: (L-R) Cliff Bastin, manager George Allison, Ray Bowden, Herbie Roberts, George Male, James, Eddie Hapgood, Joe Hulme, after they beat Sheffield United at Wembley on April 25, 1936 1950: ARSENAL 2-0 Liverpool Reg Lewis scored twice as the Gunners cruised to victory, while the multi-talented Denis Compton would go from Arsenal to the Ashes, touring Australia that winter as England were hammered 4-1.  Arsenal XI: Swindin, Scott, Barnes, Forbes, Leslie Compton, Mercer, Cox, Logie, Goring, Lewis, Denis Compton Manager: Tom Whittaker Liverpool's goalkeeper Cyril Sidlow clears the ball during an Arsenal attack, as the Gunners won 2-0 at Wembley on April 29, 1950 1952: Newcastle 1-0 ARSENAL 20 years after their defeat to Newcastle in 1932, Arsenal were again beaten by the Magpies in the FA Cup final, as Chilean forward George Robledo bagged an 84th-minute winner. Arsenal XI: Swindin, Barnes, Smith, Forbes, Daniel, Mercer, Cox, Logie, Hol


Give a year in the life of the artist Piet Mondrian.

Biography - Piet Mondrain - Dutch Abstract Painter, Cubism, Impressionism, Neo-Plasticism Biography Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) Born into a Dutch aristocratic family in Amersfoort, Piet Mondrian began his study of art in 1892 as a student at Amsterdam's Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten. His earliest landscapes are rendered in an Impressionistic style but, possess the marked vertical and horizontal tendencies that foreshadow his mature paintings. Mondrian's work began to show the influences of Cubism in 1910 after an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam that included works by Picasso and Braque. In 1912, the artist moved to Paris where he continued to refine his style, continually exploring increasingly sophisticated compositions. In his paintings, Mondrian strove to achieve a universal form of expression by reducing form and color to their simplest components. The artist termed his work "Neo-Plasticism" and believed: "it is the task of art to express a clear vision of reality." Using only primary colors and basing his compositions entirely on rectangles, Mondrian painted increasingly stark, structurally harmonious compositions with an unrivaled chromatic purity. Mondrian moved to New York in 1940 to escape the disruptions of World War II. Energized by the pace of city life, the artist was extremely productive and completed a large number of paintings. Mondrian's late works, executed during his years in New York, use vacillating color and grid-like patterns to evoke the fast-paced rhythm of city streets. He is regarded by many as founder of abstract art.


Name the family seat of the Dukes of Marlborough.

Duke of Marlborough - obituary - Telegraph Obituaries Duke of Marlborough - obituary The 11th Duke of Marlborough was the custodian of Blenheim Palace and  preserved Vanbrugh's baroque masterpiece for future generations The Duke of Marlborough Photo: JOHN LAWRENCE 5:54PM BST 16 Oct 2014 Comments The 11th Duke of Marlborough, who has died aged 88, devoted his life to preserving his family seat of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, for the benefit of future generations. After inheriting the dukedom on the death of his father in 1972, the Duke applied his shrewd commercial flair to the business of pulling in the crowds, introducing regular opening hours, tea rooms, boat trips, as well as a gift shop, maze and butterfly house. In what he described as “the ongoing battle of Blenheim”, he let out the house for corporate entertaining and the grounds for pop concerts, and even went so far as to open the family’s private apartments to the public. He introduced proper accounts, insisting that every part of the business should be self-financing, and founded the Blenheim international horse trials, which have become a popular annual event. Blenheim Palace owes its name to Blindheim, in Austria, where on August 13 1704 John Churchill, who had been created Duke of Marlborough in 1702, held back King Louis XIV’s troops and saved Vienna from a French attack. Related Articles The Duke of Devonshire 05 May 2004 To show her gratitude, Queen Anne presented the Duke with the royal manor of Woodstock in Oxfordshire and promised that a palace would be built for him in the grounds to be paid for by the Crown. The baroque masterpiece that was created by Sir John Vanbrugh is a vast, triumphalist celebration of military victory. The Grinling Gibbons pinnacles show Marlborough’s coronet crushing the fleur-de-lis; the rooftop lions are biting into French cockerels; and there is a captured bust of Louis XIV in the centre of the south front. The original layout of the trees in the park even mimicked Marlborough’s battle lines, though the grounds were redesigned under the 4th Duke by Capability Brown. Yet even Queen Anne did not anticipate the grandeur and huge expense of Blenheim, and the house went on to become a financial burden to the Dukes of Marlborough for more than 300 years. The huge expense of maintaining the house often tempted them to desperate stratagems that did little for their reputation — or happiness. Gladstone famously remarked: “There never was a Churchill from John of Marlborough that had either morals or principles”. In recent generations, the “wicked” 8th Duke had sold off many of Blenheim’s treasures to pay for the Palace’s upkeep; the 9th Duke sold himself to the American heiress Consuelo Vanderbilt, in one of the most unhappy and blatantly arranged marriages in history. Their son, the 10th Duke, was once described by Auberon Waugh as “one of the most richly absurd characters the English aristocracy ever produced, famous for his appalling rudeness, amazing tactlessness and quite extraordinary greed”. Yet despite their efforts, when the 11th Duke inherited the titles and estates, the Palace and park were in a poor state and he was forced to surrender the Blenheim archives to meet death duties. The Duke of Marlborough in his study at Blenheim (JOHN LAWRENCE) “It would be wrong to say,” he observed, “that I was longing to inherit because that would suggest I wanted my father to die, but there were certain things that couldn’t be done while he was alive.” The 11th Duke’s achievement was in succeeding where so many of his ancestors had failed: in maintaining and improving his estate without compromising his principles or reputation. It was, the Duke said, his dearest wish “to ensure that my heir finds the place in the best possible state of repair and the estate in good order.” It was a gruelling, uphill battle. Repainting the interiors took seven years, and rewiring took another seven. In 2009 the Duke had to spend £1 million to rebuild the Blenheim Dam and its adjoining cascade, created by “Capability” Brown, to comply with a law req


In the Bible, which Philistine city was the home of Goliath?

Goliath Gates: Entrance to Famous Biblical Metropolis Uncovered Goliath Gates: Entrance to Famous Biblical Metropolis Uncovered By Tia Ghose, Senior Writer | August 4, 2015 10:00am ET MORE A recent excavation in Israel has uncovered the historic fortifications and monumental gate of a Biblical-era city called Gath. Credit: Prof. Aren Maeir, Director, Ackerman Family Bar-Ilan University Expedition to Gath A massive gate unearthed in Israel may have marked the entrance to a biblical city that, at its heyday, was the biggest metropolis in the region. The town, called Gath, was occupied until the ninth century B.C. In biblical accounts, the Philistines — the mortal enemies of the Israelites — ruled the city. The Old Testament also describes Gath as the home of Goliath, the giant warrior whom the Israelite King David felled with a slingshot. The new findings reveal just how impressive the ancient Philistine city once was, said lead archaeologist of the current excavation, Aren Maeir, of Bar-Ilan University in Israel. "We knew that Philistine Gath in the 10th to ninth century [B.C.] was a large city, perhaps the largest in the land at that time," Maeir told Live Science in an email. "These monumental fortifications stress how large and mighty this city was." [ The Holy Land: 7 Amazing Archaeological Finds ] Ancient site The gates were uncovered in Tell es-Safi, which was occupied almost continuously for nearly 5,000 years, until the Arab village at the site was left in 1948, Maeir said. Though archaeologists have been excavating at the site since 1899, it wasn't until the past few decades that they realized how massive the Iron Age remains really were. Both the impressive settlement size and mentions in biblical accounts suggest to scholars that the site is the historic city of Gath, which was ruled by the Philistines, who lived next to the Jewish kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Most scholars think that Gath was besieged and laid to waste by Hazael, King of Aram Damascus, in 830 B.C., Maeir said. The team was digging trenches to look for the ancient city's fortifications when they found the top surface of a monumental gate and fortifications. Because the remaining walls are so massive, it may take several seasons to fully uncover them, Maeir said. So far, only the top surface of the structures are visible, but based on the size and shape of the stones used to make them, the city walls must have been quite large. The mighty fortifications would have formed a rather imposing boundary that prevented the Kingdom of Judah from expanding westward, he added. The team also found ironworks and a Philistine temple near the monumental gate , with some pottery and other finds typically associated with Philistine culture. Though the pottery represents a distinctive Philistine style, it also shows elements of Israelite technique, suggesting the cultures did influence each other in ways unrelated to war. "This mirrors the intense and multifaceted connections that existed between the Philistines and their neighbors," Maeir said. Though the Philistines were often seen as the absolute enemies of the Israelites and Judahites , he added, in reality, "it was much more complex."


Name the author of the novel 'The Van', shortlisted for the 1991 Booker Prize.

The Van - Roddy Doyle - Reviews ProVery funny in a touching way ConsNone The Van by Roddy Doyle is comedic novel of depressing poverty and dmoestic chaos. In the novel, the main character of Jimmy Rabbitte Sr shows that although he is unemployed he overcomes this to begin to provide for his family after him and his friend Bimbo take on a chihp van. The novel...


Which island is referred to by its inhabitants as Kalaalit Nunaat?

Greenland - Country Profile - Nations Online Project Info ___ Greenland Northern lights in Greenland. Northern lights or Aurora Borealis, a phenomen that appeares around the Earth's magnetic pole. Auroras are produced when the solar wind hits the magnetosphere, the resulting ionization emits light of varying color and complexity. - Image: Mads Pihl   Location map of Greenland   A virtual guide to Greenland. Greenland is not a continent but the world's  largest island. Its surface is about 80% ice-capped. Kalaallit Nunaat, the Inuit  name for the island, is not an independent state but a self-governing overseas  administrative division of Denmark since 1979. Greenland shares maritime borders with Canada , Iceland , and Norway . Just about 56,100 (in 2016) people live on an area of 2,166,086 km², this makes Greenland the least populated place on Earth. The 12th largest country in the world is almost four times the size of France , or slightly more than three times the size of the U.S. state of Texas .


After how many years is a Ruby wedding anniversary celebrated?

Wedding Anniversary List: Names by Years Married - Disabled World Wedding Anniversary List: Names by Years Married Print Published: 2011-06-27 (Rev. 2015-06-04) - Contact: Ian Langtree at Disabled World Synopsis: A list of wedding anniversaries by year that includes the names of materials symbols and flowers associated with the anniversary. About Wedding Anniversary A wedding anniversary is defined as the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. Traditional names exist for some of them: for instance, 50 years of marriage is called a "golden wedding anniversary" or simply a "golden anniversary" or "golden wedding". Main Document "In the United States, one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary on or after the 50th." What is a Wedding Anniversary? A wedding anniversary is the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. On a wedding anniversary in many countries it is traditional to give a gift to your partner (or couples) that symbolize the number of years of marriage. The names of some wedding anniversaries provide guidance for appropriate or traditional gifts for the spouses to give each other; if there is a party to celebrate the wedding anniversary these gifts can be brought by the guests and/or influence the theme or decoration of the venue. Jump-To: Ring Size Chart Lists of wedding anniversary gifts vary by country. Listed below is a list of wedding anniversaries by year that includes materials, symbols, and flowers associated with the occasion. Wedding anniversary names common to most nations include: Wooden (5th), Tin (10th), Crystal (15th), China (20th), Silver (25th), Pearl (30th), Ruby (40th), Golden (50th), and Diamond (60th). Wedding Anniversary Gifts List 77.4 Facts: Wedding Anniversary The celebration of wedding anniversaries dates back to Roman times when husbands gave their wives a silver wreath for 25 years of marriage, and a gold wreath for 50. Today there are traditional and modern materials related to each wedding anniversary, usually progressing from the weakest to the strongest as the years go by, to symbolize the strengthening of the relationship. In the United States, one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary on or after the 50th. In the British Commonwealth domains you may receive a message from the monarch for your 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries, and any wedding anniversary after that by applying to Buckingham Palace in the U.K., or to the Governor-General's office in the other Commonwealth realms. An exception being Australia and Canada. The delivery of congratulatory messages marking 100th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversaries is arranged by the Anniversaries Office at Buckingham Palace. In Canada you may also receive a message from the Governor General for the 50th anniversary, and every 5th anniversary after that. In Australia may receive a letter of congratulations from the Governor General on the 50th and all subsequent wedding anniversaries; the Prime Minister, the federal Opposition leader, local members of parliament (both state and federal), and state Governors may also send salutations for the same anniversaries. Roman Catholics may apply for a Papal blessing through their local diocese for wedding anniversaries of a special nature such as their 25th, 50th, 60th, etc. anniversaries.


Which element, No. 71, has its name derived from the city of Paris?

Lutetium | Define Lutetium at Dictionary.com lutetium [loo-tee-shee-uh m] /luˈti ʃi əm/ Spell a trivalent rare-earth element. Symbol: Lu; atomic weight: 174.97; atomic number: 71. Origin of lutetium 1905-10; < Latin Lūtēt(ia) Paris + -ium Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary definitions for lutetium Expand noun 1. a silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series, occurring in monazite and used as a catalyst in cracking, alkylation, and polymerization. Symbol: Lu; atomic no: 71; atomic wt: 174.967; valency: 3; relative density: 9.841; melting pt: 1663°C; boiling pt: 3402°C Word Origin C19: New Latin, from Latin Lūtētia ancient name of Paris, home of G. Urbain (1872–1938), French chemist, who discovered it Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012