In literature, who was the best known pupil of Greyfriar's School?

Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (TV Series 1952–1961) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School  30min a list of 96 titles created 28 Apr 2012 a list of 1320 titles created 20 Nov 2014 Title: Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (1952–1961) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? 19 February 1952 (UK) See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Early episodes were staged twice for the benefit of child and adult viewers, usually at 3.30 pm and again at 5 pm. See more » Connections (Derby, UK) – See all my reviews You're either an all-out fan of the exploits of schoolboys Billy Bunter, Tom Merry, Jimmy Silver etc from the imagination of Frank Richards (Charles Hamilton) as I am, or you won't hope to understand the attraction at all. This is especially esoteric stuff because it relates to the Greyfriars school stories by characters and events but compared to the Master's writings this is water compared to wine. With the technical limitations of 1950's BBC (or ITV) live TV programmes it's not really surprising, even now when these plays could be handled so much better from an acting and production point of view one's own imagination is always the best place to replay a favourite story. Although the shows were centred on the perfectly cast Gerald Campion in the tour de force role of Billy Bunter, he's (luckily maybe) never intruded upon my imagination when reading any of the original stories. Charles Hamilton (1876-1961) is in the Guinness Book of Records for having written more words in his lifetime than anyone else - the equivalent of 1000 full length novels. One of his many thousands of literary creations, Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School came to life in the Magnet, a weekly British boys story paper 1908-1940, and lived on in novels published 1947-1965 (although the last were ghosted by a substitute). Although incredibly popular and influential at the time over the years since the '60's his star has waned, partly thanks to the changing times, but mainly due to his non-promotion by indifferent rights owners. With the result that now hardly anyone under 50 years old has even heard of Billy Bunter. The TV shows ran throughout the '50's, a testament to just how popular the stories were. A testament to the modern BBC in their zealous endeavours to bury or alter modern perceptions of the past up until 1970 (in other words, pre-pc) is their continued refusal to even consider releasing any surviving episodes. Why not just have done and burn the tapes then, or is letting them rot in the cans the favoured cheaper option? "Backing up Bunter" broadcast 9.9.56: Bunter has 200 lines to do for Quelch, but gets The Famous Five to help him write them out with the promise of a car ride later in the day for them all courtesy of his father's male secretary, Tregg. The car doesn't turn up, but what does is that Bunter's father has been robbed of £5000, Tregg has vanished, and a strange surly person has taken moved into a cottage close to the school.... The ancient school porter Gosling, appears in this as very helpful, around 50 years old with (thinning) black hair - not quite how most people would have imagined him! Richards had used variants of this plot from the Magnet story paper of the '10's to a hardback book in the '50's, so at the time both young and old would have been on familiar ground! The earlier series of these shows were performed live twice, once for the kids, then later in the evening for their Dads. "Bunter on the Warpath" broadcast 7.10.56: A familiar story for devotees updated to include that new fangled invention, the wireless. Bunter given lines by Quelch plots revenge by stealing and temporarily hiding his Masters radio. Nasty pair Skinne


What is the alternative common name for a Black Leopard?

Black Panther - Common Definition Black Panther Animal Classification - Common View The commonly used word panther is derived from the Latin word panthera which is a genus name of the animal subfamily Felinae (the cats) in taxonomy.  The genus panthera contains four well-known living species: lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards.  Only these four cat species have the anatomical changes or morphological features enabling them to roar.  Some people also include snow leopards in the panthera group, but they can not roar. Black panther is not a distinct species but just a common name for a black specimen (melanistic variant) of several species of cats belong to the genus panthera.  Melanism occurs because of a mutation or abnormality of one of the cat genes associated with coat coloration and markings.  Melanism is hereditary, but it is not necessarily passed directly from one generation to the next. Melanism is most common in the leopard and jaguar.  There are occasional reports about a black variant in other species of cats within the panthera group, but none of them has been confirmed to produce an all-black variant of cats.  The darkest confirmed tigers (some call them black tigers) still have orange stripes.  Therefore black leopard and black jaguar are the only two legitimate types of black panther scientifically recognized in the genus panthera group. Scientists classify the biological world into a series of categories beginning with the broadest and ending with the most specific.  This classification system is called taxonomy.  Here is a taxonomy chart for the panthera family:         Kindom            Animalia


Which actor appeared in Papillion and The Great Escape and died in 1980?

Steve McQueen - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack He was the ultra-cool male film star of the 1960s, and rose from a troubled youth spent in reform schools to being the world's most popular actor. Over 25 years after his untimely death from mesothelioma in 1980, Steve McQueen is still considered hip and cool, and he endures as an icon of popular culture. McQueen was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, ... See full bio » Born: a list of 25 people created 01 Oct 2011 a list of 35 people created 07 Oct 2011 a list of 47 people created 26 Jul 2013 a list of 30 people created 28 Dec 2013 a list of 21 people created 11 Feb 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Steve McQueen's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    5 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards  » Known For The Great Escape Hilts 'The Cooler King' (1963) Mal Cody / Wes Cody / Josh Randall - The Brothers (1958) ... Mal Cody / Wes Cody  1957 The Big Story (TV Series) Chuck Milton  1957 West Point (TV Series) Rick  1955 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) Bit Role  1952 Family Affair (TV Short) Freddie (as Stephen McQueen)  1966 Nevada Smith (producer - uncredited) Hide   1965 Baby the Rain Must Fall (performer: "Baby, The Rain Must Fall") Hide   1974 The Towering Inferno (stunts - uncredited)  1968 Bullitt (stunts - uncredited)  1971 Le Mans (driver: racing cars) Hide   2009 Evocator (Short) (grateful acknowledgment) Hide   1973 The Magnificent Rebel (Documentary short) Himself  1967 Think Twentieth (Documentary short) Himself  1966 What's My Line? (TV Series) Himself - Mystery Guest  1966 The Coming of the Roads (TV Movie documentary) Narrator (voice)  1962 Here's Hollywood (TV Series) Himself  1960 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2016 No Sleep TV3 (TV Series) Vin Tanner  2012 I Am Bruce Lee (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2003 The People's Hollywood (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2002 Sendung ohne Namen (TV Series documentary) Himself  2002 Hollywood Greats (TV Series documentary) Himself  1998 The Path of the Dragon (Video documentary short) Himself  1998 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) Himself  1998 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (TV Series) Hilts 'The Cooler King'  1994 100 Years at the Movies (TV Short documentary) Himself  1993 Fame in the Twentieth Century (TV Series documentary) Himself (uncredited)  1992 Ca détourne (TV Movie) Private eye  1990 Death in Hollywood (Video documentary) Himself  1988 Monsters & Maniacs (Video documentary) Himself Steve McQueen appeared on the TV show "What's my line". See more » Publicity Listings: 5 Biographical Movies | 13 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 24 Articles | 10 Pictorials | 14 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Official Sites: Did You Know? Personal Quote: The Marines gave me discipline I could live with. By the time I got out I could deal with things on a more realistic level. All in all, despite my problems, I liked my time in the Marines. See more » Trivia: He quit smoking cigarettes in 1978, although he continued to smoke cigars. See more » Trademark: Light brown hair and bright blue eyes See more » Nickname:


What do the British call the vegetables that Americans call zucchini?

american english - "courgettes" vs. "zucchini" under a historical perspective - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange 6   I assume it's because England is pretty close to France, and there are lots of Americans of Italian descent. –  Peter Shor Mar 30 '13 at 22:11 5   The British words are borrowed from French, while the American ones come from elsewhere. Eggplant is a novel coinage from a standard formula; zucchini is an Italian borrowing. There's also the vegetable which is called okra (an African borrowing) in the USA, but which I've seen called lady fingers in Malay and Indian English. This is the way dialects diverge and get distinguished, and food items, like other local quotidian terms, are the fastest and most likely to diverge. –  John Lawler Mar 30 '13 at 22:13 2   @tchris, I used "fruit" sic et simpliciter, but now I changed it with "food", thus improving enormously the question :^) – user19148 Mar 30 '13 at 22:42 3   Only tangently realted, when an AmEng speaker hears "lady's fingers" or "lady fingers" the connotation is likely either cookies or tiny fire-crackers. –  TecBrat May 1 '13 at 15:16 2   Italians have had more influence on USA than Britain and the French have had more influence on Britain than USA. That is the simple historical reason (i.e. the question being asked at the top). –  Sam May 21 '13 at 21:17


1000+ images about Alcatraz on Pinterest | Old fort, Al capone and Islands Forward Alcatraz, aka "The Rock", was first established as a military fort in the 1850s by the US Army. During the Civil War, it became a military prison and in 1934, a federal maximum security prison for high-risk civilian prisoners. Because of the chilly San Francisco Bay waters that surround the island, prisoners thought twice about trying to escape. Out of 36 inmates attempting to escape, none succeeded. In 1963, due to the inability to restore & maintain it, the prison was closed. See More


Which British general was killed at Khartoum?

Siege of Khartoum | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Since the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War , the British military presence ensured that Egypt remained a de facto British protectorate . However, the administration of Sudan was considered a domestic Egyptian matter, and left to the Khedive 's government. [1] As a result, the suppression of the Mahdist revolt was left to the Egyptian army, which suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of the Mahdist rebels at El Obeid , in November 1883. The Mahdi's forces captured huge amounts of equipment and overran large parts of Sudan, including Darfur and Kordofan . These events brought Sudan to the attention of the British government, and of the British public. The Prime Minister William Gladstone and his War Secretary Lord Hartington did not wish to become involved in Sudan. Accordingly, the British representative in Egypt, Sir Evelyn Baring , persuaded the Egyptian government that all their garrisons in Sudan should be evacuated. General Charles Gordon was then a popular figure in Great Britain. Having already held the Governor-Generalship of Sudan in 1876-79, he was appointed to accomplish this task. Gordon's ideas on Sudan were radically different from Gladstone's: he believed that the Mahdi's rebellion had to be defeated, or he might gain control of the whole of Sudan, and from there sweep over Egypt. His fears were based on the Mahdi's claim to dominion over the entire Islamic world and on the fragility of the Egyptian army, which had suffered several defeats at the hands of the Sudanese. Gordon favoured an aggressive policy in Sudan, in agreement with noted imperialists such as Sir Samuel Baker and Sir Garnet Wolseley , and his opinions were published in The Times in January 1884. [2] Despite this, Gordon pledged himself to accomplish the evacuation of Sudan; he was given a credit of £100,000 and was promised by the British and Egyptian authorities "all support and cooperation in their power.". [3] On January 14, 1884, Gordon left the Charing Cross railway station in London for Dover, the ferry to Calais, and on to the Sudan. When in Cairo, Gordon met Al-Zubayr Rahma Mansur , a former slave trader who had once controlled a semi-independent province in southern Sudan. The two men had a troubled history, as Gordon had been instrumental in destroying Zubayr's influence. Passing over their previous enmity, Gordon became convinced that Zubayr was the only man with sufficient energy and charisma to counter the Mahdi. [4] On his way to Khartoum with his assistant, Colonel Stewart , Gordon stopped in Berber to address an assembly of tribal chiefs. Here he committed a cardinal mistake by revealing that the Egyptian government wished to withdraw from Sudan. The tribesmen became worried by this news, and their loyalty wavered. [5] Battle File:SiegeKhartoum02.JPG Gordon made a triumphal entry in Khartoum on February 18, 1884, but instead of organising the evacuation of the garrisons, set about administering the city. His first decisions were to reduce the injustices caused by the Egyptian colonial administration: arbitrary imprisonments were cancelled, torture instruments were destroyed, and taxes were remitted. To enlist the support of the population, Gordon legalised slavery, despite the fact that he himself had abolished it a few years earlier. This decision was popular in Khartoum, where the economy still rested on the slave trade, but caused controversy in Britain. [6] Muhammad Ahmad , the self-proclaimed Mahdi . The British public opinion was shaken again shortly after by Gordon's demand that Zubayr Pasha be sent to help him. Zubayr, as a former slave trader, was very unpopular in Britain; the Anti-Slavery Society contested this choice, and Zubayr's appointment was denied by the government. [7] Despite this setback, Gordon was still determined to "smash up the Mahdi". He requested that a regiment of Turkish soldiers be sent to Khartoum as Egypt was still nominally a province of the Ottoman Empire . When this was refused, Gordon asked for a unit of Indian Muslim troops and l


Which Cornish village claims to be the birthplace of King Arthur?

King Arthur sites, Cornwall King Arthur sites in Cornwall Not surprisingly Cornwall claims to be the home of many King   Arthur sites, from Tintagel place of King Arthur's birth to his death.   Plus many reference to sites with Merlin connections. Castle Dore is said to have been the   chief residence of King Mark of Cornwall. Dozmary Pool is found in an atmospheric   setting high on Bodmin Moor south of the Cornish town of Bolventor. According   to local tradition, it was here that Sir Bedivere finally threw Excalibur. Killibury Castle in some legends   is believed to be Kelliwic, which plays an integral role in the Battle of Camlann. Loe Pool s located south of the town of   Porthleven on Mounts Bay, Cornwall. Tennyson may have had Loe Pool in mind when   he wrote his lines on Arthur's death. Lyonesse There is a legend of the lost   lands off the coast of Cornwall, between Land's End and the Scillies. The Land   of Lyonesse. Lyonesse was said to have been ruled by Tristan's father. Merlin's Cave, Tintagel Set   below Tintagel Castle, local legend has long associated this cave with Merlin   and King Arthur. Roche Rock is one of a number of sites around   Cornwall that are linked with the lovers, Tristan and Isolde. It is a massive outcrop of granite near Bugle in Cornwall, on   which is perched the remains of a fifteenth-century chapel. Slaughter Bridge is just north   of the Cornish town of Camelford. The putative battle site of Camlann, where King Arthur faced his last battle, is in the grounds of Worthyvale Manor Tintagel Castle, home of King Arthur is   on the north coast of Cornwall, set high on cliffs overlooking the sea, and   is the legendary site of where King Arthur was born. Really from early Welsh chronicles to the present day, Cornwall has been   closely tied with King Arthur, and many of the Arthurian sites today are   here.


KAR120C was the registration of a yellow Lotus 7, in which 1960s cult UK TV series?

Lotus Seven Register - Brighton Speed Trial 1957 LOTUS SEVEN REGISTER the web site for the Seven made by Lotus between 1957 and 1973 Patrick McGoohan The Prisoner Patrick McGoohan who passed away on January 13th 2009 at the age of 80, starred in two of the most memorable British television series of the 1960s; Dangerman and The Prisoner. 29th September 1967 saw the first episode of "The Prisoner" a new and very individual production. The opening sequence of the first episode showed a Lotus Seven Series Two in green livery with a yellow nose and the registration KAR120C being driven through London. The plot centred around a retired secret agent, played by McGoohan, who is put to sleep and abducted, only to wake up in a surreal place called "The Village" where a holiday camp atmosphere exists but nothing is as it seems, everyone is known by a number and there is no escape. Pretty Portmeirion, designed by William Clough-Ellis, with its scaled down buildings, is the setting for "The Village". Successive episodes consist of various escape attempts by McGoohan, known as �Number Six� whilst his captors are trying to extract secrets from him. In all 26 episodes were planned but sadly the series came to a hurried end after just 17. From the Lotus Seven aspect episode 13 titled "Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling" has the most in it including a drive to Austria in search of a scientist whilst being followed by another secret agent in a Lotus Cortina.             Patrick McGoohan and Graham Nearn in the 1960s. The immediate effect of the TV series on Lotus Seven sales is uncertain, but there must have been some. However the overall effect over the years is much more pronounced as there are still many older owners of both Lotus and Caterham Sevens whose interest in the Seven was sparked by The Prisoner. McGoohan acted in several productions on stage and for film and television until the mid-1990s winning two Emmys for walk-on parts in "Columbo". New versions of "The Prisoner" were often rumoured, but none came to anything, and McGoohan never returned to Portmeirion. He was, however, fond of repeating his memorable catchphrase from the show: "Be seeing you." JWW


In which Dickens novel was Miss Havisham jilted on her wedding day?

SparkNotes: Great Expectations: Character List Great Expectations Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Pip -  The protagonist and narrator of Great Expectations, Pip begins the story as a young orphan boy being raised by his sister and brother-in-law in the marsh country of Kent, in the southeast of England. Pip is passionate, romantic, and somewhat unrealistic at heart, and he tends to expect more for himself than is reasonable. Pip also has a powerful conscience, and he deeply wants to improve himself, both morally and socially. Read an in-depth analysis of Pip. Estella -  Miss Havisham’s beautiful young ward, Estella is Pip’s unattainable dream throughout the novel. He loves her passionately, but, though she sometimes seems to consider him a friend, she is usually cold, cruel, and uninterested in him. As they grow up together, she repeatedly warns him that she has no heart. Read an in-depth analysis of Estella. Miss Havisham -  Miss Havisham is the wealthy, eccentric old woman who lives in a manor called Satis House near Pip’s village. She is manic and often seems insane, flitting around her house in a faded wedding dress, keeping a decaying feast on her table, and surrounding herself with clocks stopped at twenty minutes to nine. As a young woman, Miss Havisham was jilted by her fiancé minutes before her wedding, and now she has a vendetta against all men. She deliberately raises Estella to be the tool of her revenge, training her beautiful ward to break men’s hearts. Read an in-depth analysis of Miss Havisham. Abel Magwitch (“The Convict”) -  A fearsome criminal, Magwitch escapes from prison at the beginning of Great Expectations and terrorizes Pip in the cemetery. Pip’s kindness, however, makes a deep impression on him, and he subsequently devotes himself to making a fortune and using it to elevate Pip into a higher social class. Behind the scenes, he becomes Pip’s secret benefactor, funding Pip’s education and opulent lifestyle in London through the lawyer Jaggers. Joe Gargery -  Pip’s brother-in-law, the village blacksmith, Joe stays with his overbearing, abusive wife—known as Mrs. Joe—solely out of love for Pip. Joe’s quiet goodness makes him one of the few completely sympathetic characters in Great Expectations. Although he is uneducated and unrefined, he consistently acts for the benefit of those he loves and suffers in silence when Pip treats him coldly. Jaggers -  The powerful, foreboding lawyer hired by Magwitch to supervise Pip’s elevation to the upper class. As one of the most important criminal lawyers in London, Jaggers is privy to some dirty business; he consorts with vicious criminals, and even they are terrified of him. But there is more to Jaggers than his impenetrable exterior. He often seems to care for Pip, and before the novel begins he helps Miss Havisham to adopt the orphaned Estella. Jaggers smells strongly of soap: he washes his hands obsessively as a psychological mech-anism to keep the criminal taint from corrupting him. Herbert Pocket -  Pip first meets Herbert Pocket in the garden of Satis House, when, as a pale young gentleman, Herbert challenges him to a fight. Years later, they meet again in London, and Herbert becomes Pip’s best friend and key companion after Pip’s elevation to the status of gentleman. Herbert nicknames Pip “Handel.” He is the son of Matthew Pocket, Miss Havisham’s cousin, and hopes to become a merchant so that he can afford to marry Clara Barley. Wemmick -  Jaggers’s clerk and Pip’s friend, Wemmick is one of the strangest characters in Great Expectations. At work, he is hard, cynical, sarcastic, and obsessed with “portable property”; at home in Walworth, he is jovial, wry, and a tender caretaker of his “Aged Parent.” Biddy -  A simple, kindhearted country girl, Biddy first befriends Pip when they attend school together. After Mrs. Joe is attacked and becomes an invalid, Biddy moves into Pip’s home to care for her. Throughout most of the novel, Biddy represents the opposite of Estella; she is plain, kind, moral, and of Pip’s own social class. Dolge Orlick -  Th


Otter Habitat - Otter Facts and Information Otter Habitat Otter Habitat Otter Habitat and Distribution Otters are found on every single continent in the world except for Australia and Antarctica. They enjoy the freshwater but they are also known to live in the saltwater of the oceans as well. Other places you will find them lingering include around rivers, streams, and lakes. They tend to stick to the shallow waters so that they can easily reach land when they are ready to. You will find the Otter living in areas close to water. They make their home though on land that is called a holt. They live in regions where the water is extremely cold. Thanks to the design of the layers of hair on their bodies the skin is actually kept warm during this process. This is one of the reasons why Otters are believed to have been able to survive for millions of years. Sadly, it is also their fur that has led to humans destroying them. Otters prefer to live in bodies of water that are close to land offering them wetlands or the woods close by. They even love to live in swamp and marsh areas. They are able to stay well hidden in these types of environments which makes them less like to fall victim to a variety of predators on land. They also stay very close to the shore of the water so that they can avoid common water predators as well. They will make burrows in the land around the water. They are also found in dens that beavers may have left behind. Some of them like to make a nest from branches and twigs along the rocky edges. Others are found digging burrows in the sandy shores. Otters are very protective of their little habitat though that they have created on land. They don’t tend to be territorial though when they are in the water. To help mark their habitat on land they will purposely leave droppings behind. If you are in such an area and smell what appears to be fresh cut hay you will know what you are really smelling. However, it isn’t uncommon for them to travel great distances on land or through the water. Sea otter swimming in Resurrection Bay Alaska. They may go to them occasionally but always return to what is called their home range. This can be up to 10 square miles though depending on where they live and how many people are in their raft. It is also important to not confuse their home range with their territory. The actual territory that is distinctly their own and not belonging to their entire raft is very small. Some assume that Otters migrate due to these types of movements. However, that isn’t true due to the definition of migration that is used by experts. It is hard to get an exact number of Otters out there though due to them hiding on land and spending so much time in the water. Add in their frequently movements and that makes counting them more than once or at all a huge challenge. One way to learn if there may be Otters in the area is to survey the surroundings. In addition to the dens that are in the ground they may be stockpiling things. For example they may have gathered large mounds of dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and even mud. Not all of the habitats where Otters live though are a good environment for them. This is why there are concerns about their survival. For example many of them end up dying due to parasites found in the water. It is believed they come from a variety of fish that reside in those same waters. Categories


Who had a 1985 hit with Saving All My Love For You?

Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston | Song Info | AllMusic Saving All My Love for You google+ Song Review               by Ed Hogan Songwriter/producer Michael Masser first saw Whitney Houston when he went into a club and she was singing one of his songs, "The Greatest Love of All." Masser had been invited to New York's Sweetwater club by Arista Records president Clive Davis. After her performance, the singer told Masser that the song was one of her favorites. Later, Masser was chosen by Arista to produce some tracks for Houston's self-titled debut. He had recorded "The Greatest Love of All" and "Saving All My Love for You," a song he'd written with Gerry Goffin during the '70s and originally recorded with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. on their Marilyn and Billy LP. After getting the right emotionally vulnerable-tailored take from Houston, the producer guaranteed her that it would become "a woman's song," meaning that women will feel a special affinity for the song. When Masser heard that another single besides "Saving All My Love for You" was being considered for the next single, he made a friendly wager with Davis during one of Houston's performance at the Roxy in Los Angeles. Masser proposed that if all the women get on their feet when Houston sings "Saving...," then Davis would agree that it should be the next single. The follow-up to her Kashif-produced gold single "You Give Good Love," "Saving All My Love for You" sold more than a million copies, topping the R&B, pop, and adult contemporary charts in the summer of 1985. It earned Houston a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance. Appears On


Which actor appeared to have a wooden leg in the 1956 film Moby Dick?

Moby Dick (1956) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 47 titles created 29 Nov 2011 a list of 23 titles created 15 Aug 2013 a list of 39 titles created 29 May 2014 a list of 22 titles created 28 Jun 2014 a list of 45 titles created 1 week ago Search for " Moby Dick " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick. Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce Spence Captain Ahab's descent into madness destroys everyone around him. This powerful character drew John Barrymore, Orson Wells and John Huston. This film has been called the best, most authentic version of Herman Melville's MOBY DICK. Director: Paul Stanley Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 2011) Adventure | Drama The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick. Stars: William Hurt, Ethan Hawke, Charlie Cox A modern adaptation of the classic novel of the captain of a high tech submarine and his obsessive quest to destroy the enormousprehistoric whale that maimed him. Director: Trey Stokes In this extremely loose adaptation of Melville's classic novel, Ahab is revealed initially not as a bitter and vengeful madman, but as a bit of a lovable scamp. Ashore in New Bedford, he ... See full summary  » Director: Lloyd Bacon The true story of the surviving sailors whose whaling ship was destroyed by a sperm whale. Director: Christopher Rowley Truncated adaptation of Stephen Crane's novel about a Civil War Union soldier who stuggles to find the courage to fight in the heat of battle. Director: John Huston A mysterious explosion occurs at the Balam Bridge in Seoul on November 20th, 1994. In front of hot-blooded local news reporter Lee Bang-Woo, Yoon Hyeok appears. Yoon Hyeok is from the same ... See full summary  » Director: In-je Park A marine and a nun form an unlikely friendship. The marine is shipwrecked on a Pacific island and the nun has been left behind there; they find comfort in one another as the two wait out the war. Director: John Huston Fictional account of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Director: John Huston A major heist goes off as planned, until bad luck and double crosses cause everything to unravel. Director: John Huston Edit Storyline This classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais <jlongst@aol.com> See All (49)  » Taglines: In all the world---in all the seas---in all adventure, there is no might like the might of [Moby Dick] See more  » Genres: 3 October 1956 (Portugal) See more  » Also Known As: Herman Melville's Moby Dick See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Orson Welles ' one-scene cameo helped to fund


How have vegetables been cut which are served Julienne?

How to Julienne Vegetables - Simply Good Tips GoodTips Home Kitchen Cooking How to Julienne Vegetables < > How to Julienne Vegetables A julienne cut is a fancy sort of cut that can add appeal to almost any dish. Some recipes call for vegetables to be julienne cut specifically, but it is a technique that you can use to improve the presentation of many dishes. It also allows vegetables to cook more evenly so you end up with better tasting food as well as better looking food. Use it for stir frys, salads, desserts and more. Julienne is not a type of vegetable, but rather a way of preparing them. They are often included in a meal that is French in origin but are also used for Asian dishes or salads. You can even julienne an apple or chocolate for that special homemade dessert. The main vegetable being sliced is usually quite hard because these types of food produce the best results. Veggies such as carrots and zucchini are easily sliced into the tiny sticks that are the finished product. If done traditionally it can be quite a task. In order to do it right and get good results, you need to have the right kind of knife and a certain amount of skill. It can take a decent amount of time to do correctly if you are slicing with a regular knife, but a specialized tool can make the task quick and simple. What does it look like? A julienned vegetable has four sides and basically looks like a long stick. The original fruit or vegetable is divided into rectangular slices and then chopped into stick-like pieces. These resulting “matchsticks” are usually an 1/8″ – 1/4″ thick and about two inches long. You will typically see them on a plate as a series of long, thin strips. These vegetables may lie under the main dish or next to it, depending on the chef’s preference. They can be used as garnish or as an integral part of a recipe. HOW TO DO IT A sharp, non-serrated knife works best. A serrated knife will saw through food. Clean your knife and cutting surface Peel fruit or vegetable as desired Trim away any roots or stems prior to slicing If the food you are cutting is round, slice it in half first and place it on the flat side to prevent rolling Cut the edible part of the vegetable into slices about 1/8″ – 1/4″ inch thick. Cut around or remove seeds as needed Take these slices and cut them again to create 1/8″ – 1/4″ thick sticks. If desired, trim sticks to uniform length ( about 2″ long) CAUTION: The above method requires a sharp knife and a careful eye. If one or more of these requirements are not met, you may be in trouble. The knife must be sharp enough to cut through the vegetable without using so much force that you end up breaking the vegetable. Also, due to the small size of the final result, you must be able to work the knife close to your fingers without cutting yourself. Be careful and practice with an easier vegetable, such as a zucchini, before moving on to more difficult vegetables like a green beans or carrots. SIMPLY GOOD METHOD: Why use a big dangerous knife, when you could spend less time and frustration with a specialized tool. Sure they are only good at julienne cutting and a regular knife is so much more versatile, but when you take the hard part out of the job, you may find that you actually julienne vegetables when it is called for rather than decide that it is too difficult. A julienne peeler or julienne slicer can make the job a quick and easy task, so you won’t mind doing it. In just a few seconds you can do enough carrot for your salad or stir fry. Julienne Peeler – This Swiss made gadget is perfect for small jobs or to quickly jazz up any dish. It produces thin sticks that are 2-5 inches in length. They will be uniform in width, but length will usually vary. To use this tool, simply run the peeler along your veggie to create perfect uniform strips in a flash. Light pressure is all that is required because the blade will do the bulk of the work. Jobs like shredding carrots for a salad topping are easily performed using this peeler. The super sharp blade and ergonomic design make it easy-to-use. It is dishwasher


In Roman mythology, Neptune is the equivalent to which Greek god?

Poseidon (Neptune) - Greek God of the Sea. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon > Poseidon (Neptune) – Greek God of the Sea Poseidon (Neptune) – Greek God of the Sea Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Poseidon (Roman equivalent is Neptune) is one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology, brother of Zeus and Hades (Pluto). His main domain is the ocean, and he is called the "God of the Sea". Additionally, he is referred to as "Earth-Shaker" due to his role in causing earthquakes, and has been called the "tamer of horses". He is usually depicted as an older male with curly hair and beard. Poseidon, like his brothers and sisters, lived the first years of his life in the dark belly of his father Cronus. By the time their brother, Zeus, with the magical potion of Metis, managed to get them out of the peculiar prison. There are also other myths about the birth of Poseidon. Thus, the ancient poets tell that Rhea in the case of Poseidon managed to fool her husband. Rather than giving him to swallow the divine infant, she gave him, wrapped in swaddling clothes, a newborn horse. Then, in order to conceal the baby's crying from Cronus, Rhea put it to grow among a flock of sheep. The nymph Arne took over the growing up of Poseidon. Someday Cronus went through there, because he thought he heard the crying of a baby, and asked Arne if there was a baby nearby. She replied to him with cleverness, that how a baby could be born by sheep or by her that was single. Cronus was fooled and ashamed by her answer and left. Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God fighting a sea monster - Art Picture Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God fighting a sea monster - Art Picture She therefore called Telchines, deities similar to the Curetes of Crete, who protected Zeus. Each time the newborn was crying, savages Telchines start dancing, screaming and hitting their spears on earth. Within such a big panic and in such a fuss Cronus could not hear anything. However, what made the early years of his life was to help his brothers in order to outplay their father and the other Titans and take power into their hands. After that, the three sons of Cronus decided to divide the world. Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by Gokberk Kaya Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by Gokberk Kaya At the suggestion of Zeus, they divided the world in three domains, the sky, the sea and the underworld. Olympus and Earth remained commonplace for visiting them whenever they wanted. Because all three wanted the sky and none naturally wanted to reign for all his life in the underworld, they did draw. Zeus pulled first and chose the kingdom of heaven. Poseidon pulled second and chose the sea. Hades (Roman equivalent is Hades) responded with anger, but quickly accepted his fate and withdrew to his dark kingdom. Poseidon could not easily accept the victory of Zeus. Ηe admitted the outcome with cold heart, but since then, there were many times that he argued with his brother, till he recognized his eternal supremacy and omnipotence. So when Zeus once asked some errand and the marine god refused to perform it, he sent Iris to the ocean palace. Before Iris left, he told her the following words: Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by God of War III ConceptArt Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by God of War III ConceptArt “Tell the King Poseidon that his almighty brother orders him to immediately come to Olympus because I have a job to assign to him. Otherwise, my terrible wrath will fall upon him and he will be dissolved.” Once Poseidon got the message, he got angry and climbed to Olympus. He then tried to convince the other gods that he is equal to Zeus, the father of gods and men. Poseidon said: “Almighty Olympians, this situation must be clarified once and for all. Our mother Rhea and Cronus had three sons, Zeus, Hades and me. We distributed our domains and one took the sky, the second took the darkness, and I took the foaming sea. Howev


Which TV character said, 'Live long and prosper'?

'Live long and prosper' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: Live long and prosper Origin 'Live long and prosper' is an abbreviated version of a traditional Jewish religious blessing. It came to a wider public in the Star Trek TV series. It was used there by the character Mr. Spock (actor Leonard Nimoy, himself Jewish) as the greeting of the Vulcan people. The phrase was the accompanying spoken greeting/blessing to the hand gesture called the Vulcan salute. 'Live long and prosper' is translated, if that is the correct word, from the Vulcan language phrase 'dif-tor heh smusma', which was so uttered in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The phrase echoes the Hebrew 'Shalom aleichem' and the Arabic 'Salaam alaykum', which roughly translate as 'peace be upon you'.


Which playwright wrote The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, and The Cherry Orchard?

Chekhov: The Four Major Plays: Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, Cherry Orchard: Anton Chekhov, Curt Columbus: 9781566636261: Books - Amazon.ca 5.0 out of 5 stars good shape Aug. 18 2013 By Steve - Published on Amazon.com Format: Paperback Verified Purchase Great shape...like the edition. It seems like new..Good introduction before you get into the plays. Keep up the good work Thanks. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Plays by the good doctor Anton Chekhov will live forever in the theatre of the human soul Aug. 25 2008 By C. M Mills - Published on Amazon.com Format: Paperback Dr. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was the first major Russian writer who was not an aristocrat. His grandfather had been a serf. Chekhov was a brilliant genius of classic short stories and plays. In this Modern Library edition his four most famous plays are translated into English. Those plays are: 1. The Seagull: This 1896 play won fame for Chekhov following its production at the Moscow Art Theatre. The work deals with the love of the fledgling playwright Trepilov in love with Nina who dreams of becoming a great actress. Nina falls in love with the famous playwright Trigorin running away with him. In despair, Trepilov plays a dead seagull which he has shot down at the feet of Nina. Two years later, Nina returns to the estate deserted by her quondom lover the scamp Trigorin. She declares that her life has been shot down just as the seagull was earlier brought down to death. Trigorin attempts suicide for the second time and is successful in this effort. The play is beautifully written and the theme of being busy with work is prominent. It is a play about the hard work necessary by a playwright as well as dealing with a tragic love story. 2. Uncle Vanya-This 1899 play deals with the kindly Uncle Vanya who has managed the estate of professor Serebryakov for many years. Vanya comes to realize that the lazy professor is an academic fraud. Vanya falls in love with the professor's lovely second wife Elena Andreyevna. She rejects him as a lover. The inept Vanya then attempts to kill the professor with a gun but fails. The professor forgives him though he agrees not to sell the estate which Vanya feared would occur. Life returns to normal. 3. The Three Sisters-The play deals with the boring lives of three sisters from Moscow: Olga, Masha and Irina who live in a provincial city of 100,000. The three women dream of returning to Moscow; fall in love with various officers stationed in the town but at the end of Act IV remain in their dull lives. The play deals with ordinary day to day existence. The lives of the characters are jejune as they yearn to be free of everyday responsibilities. They remind this reviewer of Thoreau's famous line about people living lives of "quiet desperation." 4. The Cherry Orchard deals with the forced sale of a beautiful Cherry Orchard by an aristocratic family experiencing hard economic times. The plangent sound of an ax cutting down the cherry trees ends the play. All of these plays were written in four acts. Their major themes are the need for work even in a world where such effort might seem futile. Chekhov's focus is on families of the lower aristocracy and middle class. He wrote on the eve of Russian revolution as the old way of life was about to pass from the scene forever. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful


Wildebeests, Wildebeest Pictures, Wildebeest Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. The ungainly gnu earned the Afrikaans name wildebeest, or "wild beast," for the menacing appearance presented by its large head, shaggy mane, pointed beard, and sharp, curved horns. In fact, the wildebeest is better described as a reliable source of food for the truly menacing predators of the African savanna: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and hyenas. The gnu (pronounced "g-new" or simply "new") is a member of the antelope family, although its heavy build and disproportionately large forequarters make it look more bovine. Gnus can reach 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length, stand 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) tall at the shoulders and weigh up to 600 pounds (272 kilograms). Both males and females grow horns. Their habitat comprises the grassy plains and open woodlands of central, southern, and eastern Africa, particularly the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya. They travel in large herds and are active day and night, grazing constantly. Their spectacular northward migration in search of greener pastures is dictated by weather patterns, but usually takes place in May or June. It is considered one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, involving up to 1.5 million wildebeests as well as hundreds of thousands of other animals, including zebra and gazelle. Up to 500,000 calves are born in February and March each year, at the beginning of the rainy season. Calves learn to walk within minutes of birth and within days are able to keep up with the herd. Gnus can live to be 20 years old.


What make of car was the time-machine in the film Back To The Future?

Back to the Future (1985) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Back to the Future ( 1985 ) PG | From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Director: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 27 titles created 06 Oct 2013 a list of 41 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 22 titles created 02 Sep 2014 a list of 25 titles created 30 Oct 2014 a list of 22 titles created 2 months ago Title: Back to the Future (1985) 8.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    18 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards  » Videos After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip. Director: Robert Zemeckis Enjoying a peaceable existence in 1885, Doctor Emmet Brown is about to be killed by Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen. Marty McFly travels back in time to save his friend. Director: Robert Zemeckis A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her teenage son, John Connor, from a more advanced cyborg. Director: James Cameron Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Director: Steven Spielberg During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Director: Steven Spielberg When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis. Director: Steven Spielberg A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X   A seemingly indestructible humanoid cyborg is sent from 2029 to 1984 to assassinate a waitress, whose unborn son will lead humanity in a war against the machines, while a soldier from that war is sent to protect her at all costs. Director: James Cameron After the rebels have been brutally overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke. Director: Irvin Kershner Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him. Director: Robert Zemeckis Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Director: George Lucas When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Director: Ridley Scott Edit Storyline Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean "time machine" invented by a slightly mad scientist. During his often hysterical, always amazing trip back in time, Marty must make certain his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love - so he can get back to the future. Written by Robert Lynch <docrlynch@yahoo.com>


Which school featured in UK TV's 'Please Sir'?

Please Sir! (TV Series 1968–1972) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Weekly situation comedy about a hapless but caring teacher and his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who... See full summary  » Stars: a list of 981 titles created 24 Sep 2012 a list of 20 titles created 13 Oct 2012 a list of 61 titles created 22 Dec 2012 a list of 31 titles created 12 Jun 2015 a list of 100 titles created 8 months ago Search for " Please Sir! " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Please Sir! (1968–1972) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos Mr Hedges takes his class on a field trip, with disastrous consequences. Director: Mark Stuart Jack-the-lad bus driver and conductor Stan and Jack enjoy the female employees more than their work and Inspector Blake is relentless in his attempts to make their lives a misery. Stars: Anna Karen, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques play twins. They live together and lead a slightly surreal life, annoying their snobby next-door neighbour Mr Brown and getting into frequent trouble with the ... See full summary  » Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator. Stars: William Conrad, Patrick Culliton, Tom Pittman Comic goings on in this series set in an English holiday camp called Maplins. The title comes from the camp's greeting, which the staff are meant to say with enthusiasm but all too often ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store. Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton Bless This House centres on life in Birch Avenue, Putney, where travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott (Sidney James) and his wife Jean (Diana Coupland) live with their teenagers: Mike (... See full summary  » Stars: Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson Finally the house that Robin, Chris and Jo share a flat in is demolished an two spin offs are made - Robin's Nest and George & Minded (Mr & Mrs Roper). Stars: Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett The investigations of Hawaii Five-0, an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart Steve McGarrett. Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's ... See full summary  » Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear. Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas The lives and adventures of the pupils of class 5C from 'Please Sir', after they have left Fenn Street School . Stars: Peter Cleall, Carol Hawkins, David Barry Edit Storyline Weekly situation comedy about a hapless but caring teacher and his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who have lost hope in these kids. Written by Simon Bodger <simon@britnet.com> It's an education in comedy. Genres: 11 November 1968 (UK) See more  » Company Credits Robin Askwith was considered for the role of Eric Duffy. See more » Connections (Coventry, England) – See all my reviews Normally the words "ITV sit-com" are enough to strike fear into viewers. However in the past ITV did produce some good comedies and this is one of them. It is not a great one but it was very en


Robin Hood & Friar Tuck appear in which well-known novel, by Sir Walter Scott?

Friar Tuck | Robbins Library Digital Projects Be holde wele Frere Tuke Howe he dothe his bowe pluke —Robyn Hod and the Shryff off Notyngham(ll. 31-32) Friar Tuck has enjoyed a relatively uncomplicated literary existence within the context of the Robin Hood tradition. His personality may alternate between cheerful and solemn, contemplative and self-absorbed, even gluttonous and parsimonious, but he is always a friar, sometimes a priest, and usually the member of Robin Hood's band who consistently stands out for his independence and affiliation with a system of belief that extends beyond the limits of the outlaws' own environs. His association with the traditions of both Robin Hood and May Day celebrations is particularly notable and is well documented beginning in the (post-medieval) Tudor era under the reign of Henry VIII. The literary image of Friar Tuck as a plump and cheerful mendicant seems to be rooted partially in late Tudor drama, and more strongly in comedic texts and operettas produced in the second half of the nineteenth century. Notably, the introduction of Friar Tuck into the Robin Hood tradition slightly predates, but largely parallels, the inclusion of Maid Marian. What follows is a brief analysis of Friar Tuck's characteristics during three major periods of the tradition's development: the earliest materials available, up to the middle of the seventeenth century ( EARLY ), the stepping stone texts of the eighteenth through nineteenth centuries ( MIDDLE ), and the advent of film and novels in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries ( MODERN ).   EARLY Like Robin Hood, Friar Tuck enters the historical record considerably in advance of the first surviving literary appearance of the character. The name Friar Tuck first appears in royal English writs issued in 1417 and 1429. Per J. C. Holt, the drafters of the 1417 writ had apparently never heard the name before (Holt 59). However, by the time the 1429 writ had been issued, a connection had been established between the man called Friar Tuck in 1417 and the subject of the 1429 document: he was identified as a chaplain from Sussex who used "Friar Tuck" as a nom de guerre, and the 1429 writ links him to the prior document and lists his real name as Robert Stafford. Significantly, this historical "Friar Tuck" has no verifiable contemporary connection to the Robin Hood tradition: as Holt notes, the drafters of the 1417 writ were not aware that "Friar Tuck" was an alias (59), which they surely would have known if Tuck had already been absorbed wholesale into the Robin Hood traditions. By 1429, Stafford's true name was known, but the connection to the Robin Hood tradition is not remarked upon. As Allen Wright notes, "[t]his chaplain may have employed an alias from a pre-existing legend, but it's quite possible that he was the first to use the name of Tuck" (Wright " Friar Tuck "). Whether Stafford created the name or whether he was borrowing from a tradition is unknown; it is known that in 1417 and 1429, Friar Tuck was not yet connected to the Robin Hood tradition. Popular culture frequently sets stories in the Robin Hood tradition during the lives and reigns of Richard I (b. 1157, r. 1189-99) and John (b. 1167, r. 1199-1216), a precedent which can be traced to John Major's Historia Majoris Britanniae of 1521 and Anthony Munday's plays of 1598 and 1599. Friar Tuck is himself a character in those plays, The Downfall of Robert, Earle of Huntington (1598) and The Death of Robert, Earle of Huntington (1599). However, Munday's inclusion of Friar Tuck in events set at the turn of the thirteenth century are categorically inaccurate: simply put, friars as an institution did not exist during the reigns of Richard I and John. The first of the mendicant orders of friars, the Dominicans, was not established until 1216 (Rowland 49), the year of King John's death, and are generally held to have entered Britain in 1221 (Rowland 103)—a full two years prior to the foundation of the Franciscan order. Friar Tuck is most often visually affiliated to the Franciscans because of his brown


Which is the smallest member of the flute family?

All about the flute family Size: About 33cm long - roughly     half the size of the Concert Flute Shape: Unlike the flute, the     Piccolo has only two sections - the Head and the Body. Pitch: The Piccolo plays an octave     higher than the Flute, but because it doesn't have a footjoint can only     go as low as D. Sound: Being the smallest and     highest member of the Flute Family, the sound is very penetrating. Other: The piccolo first became     popular about 200 years ago. Now it regularly used in orchestras, wind     bands and flute choirs.   The Alto Flute Size: About 86cm long. Shape: Very similar to the concert     flute - just longer. Sometimes it has a curly headjoint (as above) to     help reach the keys. Pitch: It is tuned a 4th lower     than the concert flute. Sound: Quieter and more mellow     than the concert flute. Other: The alto flute is a     transposing instrument. When it plays the sound comes out a 4th lower     than the notes on the page.


'Mace is one of the spices obtained from the tree Myristica Fragrams - what is the other?

Myristica - definition of Myristica by The Free Dictionary Myristica - definition of Myristica by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Myristica Related to Myristica: Myristica fragrans ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. Myristica - type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits family Myristicaceae , Myristicaceae , nutmeg family - family of aromatic tropical trees with arillate seeds Myristica fragrans , nutmeg , nutmeg tree - East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: AMPK and aging MAL-A is a plant derived diarylnonanoid, purified from fruit rind of the plant Myristica malabarica whose anti-cancer activity has been demonstrated in leukemic cell lines, the modality of cell death being apoptosis. The variable chemotherapeutic response of Malabaricone-A in leukemic and solid tumor cell lines depends on the degree of redox imbalance As she narrates, she has treated most of her clients using a suppository which she prepares at home from the following components: Nigella sativa, Cuminum cyminum, Sesamum indicum, Cicer arietinum, Ervum lens, honey, Myristica fragrans with Nerium oleander, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Cherry prunus, and a piece of unwashed wool (Figures 1, 2, and 3). The treatment of infertility using ethnomedical practices in northern Jordan: a medical anthropological study Remedies: Abrotanum, Acalypha, Apis, Aranea, Arsenicum lodatum, Atrax, Balsamum, Brucea, Bromium, Calcarea lodata, Calcarea Phosphorica, Cereus Bonplandii, Cimicifuga, Cistus, Coccus Cacti, Coffea, Drosera, Elaterium Euonymus, Ferrum lodatum, Ferrum Phosphoricum, Fluoric Acid, Ginseng, lodum Kali Phosphoricum, Lactrodectus, Magnesia Phosphorica, Mygale, Myristica, Myrtus Communis, Natrum Phosphoricum, Oleander, Phelandrium, Phosphorus, Pix, Rumex, Salix Niger, Sambucus, Senega, Succinic Acid, Tarantula, Theridion, Ustilago, Verbascum, Vespa.


Which hills divide England from Scotland?

Eildon Hills Walk, Melrose - Scottish Walks Eildon Hills Walk eildon hills walk Eildon Hills Walk On a clear day the views from the three main hills are breathtaking - to the South are the Cheviots which divide England from Scotland, to the North the Lammermuirs and Moorfoots, and to the West the hills of Upper Tweeddale. If you are unsure, there is a view indicator on Mid Hill, which has the names and directions of the many hills inscribed on its brass plaque. This indicator was purchased by public subscription in 1927 - it cost �140, including the granite plinth - and has the dedication : "To the memory of Sir Walter Scott. From this spot he was wont to view and point the glories of the Borderland." Interestingly, the famous Scott's View is the reverse view - the Eildons from Bemersyde Hill. Scotts View As Scott stood and took in the beauty of the scene, so you, too, might like to stand for a moment and think about those who have stood on the very spot on which you stand. When the Border country was a vast forest, cut through by the river system, one of the few areas not heavily wooded were the hilltops. To these, then, our ancestors would retreat in times of danger, with a clear view of anyone approaching. These Iron Age peoples built one of the largest forts in the area on the very top of Eildon Hill North. Within this fort, which extended to 39 acres, the Selgovae, our local tribe, built their homes within the triple rings of defence which can still be seen today, particularly when there has been a light covering of snow, or in cross lighting. The platforms for almost 300 huts have been identified, and pottery, jewellery, flint flakes and signs of industry have all been discovered within the fort. The springs which bubble up in at least two places provided a handy source of water, without which life up on top would have been much more difficult. More recently, it has been suggested that the area might not have been used for permanent dwellings, but have been a gathering place for communal gatherings and ceremonial occasions - a religious site, rather than just an Iron Age housing scheme.


Who hosted UK TV's 'Family Fortunes' after Bob Monkhouse and before Les Dennis?

Les Dennis - Biography - IMDb Les Dennis Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trivia  (10) Overview (3) 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Les Dennis was born on October 12, 1954 in Liverpool, England as Leslie Dennis Heseltine. He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Intimate Relations (1996) and The Laughter Show (1984). He has been married to Claire Nicholson since November 23, 2009. They have one child. He was previously married to Amanda Holden and Lynne Heseltine. Spouse (3) (?      - 1990) (divorced) (1 child) Trivia (10) He is the third regular presenter of Family Fortunes (1980) after Bob Monkhouse and the second longest host since Bob Monkhouse . The last two presenters were Bob Monkhouse and Max Bygraves . He entertained with Bobby Davro on An Audience with Cliff Richard (1999). In May 2000, he split up with his wife Amanda Holden after seeing her spending the vacation with Neil Morrissey in a newspaper. However, after a while, they went back together, but just to see if it can work out between them, too. Was part of a comedy due with the late Dustin Gee He announced in December 2002 that his marriage to actress Amanda Holden had ended after seven years. Speculation had been rife in the UK media that the couple's relationship was in difficulty, following Holden's failure to greet him on his eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother (2001) house. He was a guest call taker for the phone lines of the donations to The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006). His fiancée Claire Nicholson gave birth to their first child together, daughter Eleanor Grace Heseltine on April 24th 2008 in London. She weighed 8 lbs, 11 oz. Played "Mr. Owen", a man overcoming cancer in the 2009 short film Waiting in Rhyme (2009). ITV News called the film a 15 minute masterpiece. 31st January Is the MC (Master of Ceremonies) at the Ultra Blaze Scifi convention (Ipswich, England) [January 2009] [Stage 2011] Les Dennis once again came forward to support UK cancer charities by appearing in the uplifting stage show Survive! A Davey/Price Production at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, the cast included Hannah Waterman, Sarah Manners, Jean Boht, Guy Henry, Emma Stephens, Vicky Hall and The West End Gospel Choir. See also


Which Dickens' character was always 'expecting something to turn up'?

Micawber quote on Charles Dickens bicentenary coin apt for our own Hard Times | Daily Mail Online comments A portrait of Charles Dickens will adorn a new £2 coin - in the author's own words. The design, which features the bearded writer in profile, is composed from the titles of a selection of his most famous works. Produced by the Royal Mint to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Dickens, the coin references his literary masterpieces. The Royal Mint's new £2 coin featuring the image of Charles Dickens, which is comprised of the titles of his most famous novels On the edge of the coin is an inscription of the quotation 'Something Will Turn Up', spoken by Wilkins Micawber in David Copperfield - said to have been Dickens's own favourite story. The image was created by Matthew Dent. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share He said: 'I wanted the design of the coin to reference both the immense contribution Dickens has made to British literature and his iconic portrait. 'The visual reference for the portrait was based on a bust of a bearded Dickens which is part of the collection of the Charles Dickens Museum in London. Here both sides of the new coin can be seen. The edge is inscribed with the quote 'Something Will Turn Up', spoken by Wilkins Micawber in David Copperfield Hard Times: The coin will be distributed for general use in the spring, amid an economically austere outlook 'The typography, that takes portrait form, uses several different typefaces; from ones that would have existed during his lifetime, to ones that were designed since his death, symbolic of the enduring popularity of his work.' The £2 coin is due to come into use in the spring. The Royal Mint has also produced a series of commemorative coins.


A palmiped's feet are more commonly called what?

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Which musical featured the song They Called The Wind Mariah?

Mariah Carey - They Call The Wind Mariah lyrics | LyricsMode.com They Call The Wind Mariah lyrics $album_name To explain lyrics, select line or word and click "Explain". Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "Good-o-meter" shows "Cool" or "Awesome!". Publish your explanation with "Explain" button. Get karma points! OK, got it! New! Read & write lyrics explanations Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points. Mariah Carey – They Call The Wind Mariah lyrics Way out west, they got a name For rain and wind and fire The rain is Tess, the fire's joe and They call the wind Mariah O no, Mariah blows the stars around And sends the clouds a-flying Mariah makes the mountain sounds Like folks were up there dying Mariah, They call the wind Mariah Now before I knew Mariahs name And heard her wail and whining I had a girl and she had me And the sun was always shining O, but then one day I left my girl I left her far behind me And now I'm lost, I'm oh so lost Not even God can find me Mariah, O, Mariah, They call the wind Mariah I hear they got a name for rain And wind and fire only But when you're lost and all alone There ain't no words but lonely And I'm a lost and lonely man Without a star to guide me Mariah, blow your love to me I need my girl beside me He, Mariah, O, Mariah I'm lonely can't you see Mariah, O, Mariah Please blow my love to me Mariah, blow my love to me Lyrics taken from http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/m/mariah_carey/they_call_the_wind_mariah.html Correct Add song structure elements Click "Correct" to open the "Correction form". There you can add structure tags, correct typos or add missing words. Send your correction and get karma points! Result of your work will appear after moderating. OK, got it! +1 dsstuart Mar 19, 2013 at 12:10 am The song was written for the musical "Paint your Wagon". These lyrics are actually a bit off. Regardless, the original words were written by Alan J. Lerner. Mariah Carey's parents named her after hearing this song. And actually it is not Mariah. It is spelled Maria originally. The original pronunciation was mar-eye-ahh, back in 1951 when the song was written. It was later when the pronunciation changed to the mar-eee-ahh, as we now know it. Thus the h added to miss Carey's name. Add your reply Write about your feelings and thoughts Know what this song is about? Does it mean anything special hidden between the lines to you? Share your meaning with community, make it interesting and valuable. Make sure you've read our simple tips Hey! It's useful. If this song really means something special to you, describe your feelings and thoughts. Don't hesitate to explain what songwriters and singer wanted to say. Also we collected some tips and tricks for you: Don't write just "I love this song." Hidden between the lines, words and thoughts sometimes hold many different not yet explained meanings Remember: your meaning might be valuable for someone Don't post links to images and links to facts Write correctly Don't spam and write clearly off-topic meanings Don't write abusive, vulgar, offensive, racist, threatening or harassing meanings Do not post anything that you do not have the right to post Please note: We moderate every meaning Follow these rules and your meaning will be published . Write song meaning Type your knowledge till "Good-o-meter" shows "Awesome!". Then send your meaning with "Post meaning" button. Get karma points! OK, got it!


In what year did Mother Teresa of Calcutta win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Mother Teresa - Nobel Lecture Mother Teresa The Nobel Peace Prize 1979 Mother Teresa Nobel Lecture, 11 December, 1979 Listen to a short excerpt from Mother Teresa's Nobel Lecture * 3 min. To hear the recording you need Adobe Flash Player Copyright © Norsk Rikskringkasting AS 2011 Nobel Lecture 1 As we have gathered here together to thank  God for the Nobel Peace Prize I think it will be beautiful that  we pray the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi which always  surprises me very much - we pray this prayer every day after Holy  Communion, because it is very fitting for each one of us, and I  always wonder that 4-500 years ago as St. Francis of Assisi  composed this prayer that they had the same difficulties that we  have today, as we compose this prayer that fits very nicely for  us also. I think some of you already have got it - so we will  pray together. 2 Let us thank God for the opportunity that  we all have together today, for this gift of peace that reminds  us that we have been created to live that peace, and Jesus became  man to bring that good news to the poor. He being God became man  in all things like us except sin, and he proclaimed very clearly  that he had come to give the good news. The news was peace to all  of good will and this is something that we all want - the peace  of heart - and God loved the world so much that he gave his son -  it was a giving - it is as much as if to say it hurt God to give,  because he loved the world so much that he gave his son, and he  gave him to Virgin Mary, and what did she do with him? As soon as he came in her life -  immediately she went in haste to give that good news, and as she  came into the house of her cousin, the child - the unborn child -  the child in the womb of Elizabeth, leapt with joy. He was that  little unborn child, was the first messenger of peace. He  recognised the Prince of Peace, he recognised that Christ has  come to bring the good news for you and for me. And as if that  was not enough - it was not enough to become a man - he died on  the cross to show that greater love, and he died for you and for  me and for that leper and for that man dying of hunger and that  naked person lying in the street not only of Calcutta, but of  Africa, and New York, and London, and Oslo - and insisted that we  love one another as he loves each one of us. And we read that in  the Gospel very clearly - love as I have loved you - as I love  you - as the Father has loved me, I love you - and the harder the  Father loved him, he gave him to us, and how much we love one  another, we, too, must give each other until it hurts. It is not  enough for us to say: I love God, but I do not love my neighbour.  St. John says you are a liar if you say you love God and you  don't love your neighbour. How can you love God whom you do not  see, if you do not love your neighbour whom you see, whom you  touch, with whom you live. And so this is very important for us  to realise that love, to be true, has to hurt. It hurt Jesus to  love us, it hurt him. And to make sure we remember his great love  he made himself the bread of life to satisfy our hunger for his  love. Our hunger for God, because we have been created for that  love. We have been created in his image. We have been created to  love and be loved, and then he has become man to make it possible  for us to love as he loved us. He makes himself the hungry one -  the naked one - the homeless one - the sick one - the one in  prison - the lonely one - the unwanted one - and he says: You did  it to me. Hungry for our love, and this is the hunger of our poor  people. This is the hunger that you and I must find, it may be in  our own home. I never forget an opportunity I had in  visiting a home where they had all these old parents of sons and  daughters who had just put them in an institution and forgotten  maybe. And I went there, and I saw in that home they had  everything, beautiful things, but everybody was looking towards  the door. And I did not see a single one with their sm


Which was the first European country to give all women the vote?

History of Women's Suffrage | Scholastic.com Women's Suffrage From Grolier The struggle to achieve equal rights for women is often thought to have begun, in the English-speaking world, with the publication of Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792). During the 19th century, as male suffrage was gradually extended in many countries, women became increasingly active in the quest for their own suffrage. Not until 1893, however, in New Zealand, did women achieve suffrage on the national level. Australia followed in 1902, but American, British, and Canadian women did not win the same rights until the end of World War I. The United States The demand for the enfranchisement of American women was first seriously formulated at the Seneca Falls Convention (1848). After the Civil War, agitation by women for the ballot became increasingly vociferous. In 1869, however, a rift developed among feminists over the proposed 15th Amendment, which gave the vote to black men. Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and others refused to endorse the amendment because it did not give women the ballot. Other suffragists, however, including Lucy Stone and Julia Ward Howe, argued that once the black man was enfranchised, women would achieve their goal. As a result of the conflict, two organizations emerged. Stanton and Anthony formed the National Woman Suffrage Association to work for suffrage on the federal level and to press for more extensive institutional changes, such as the granting of property rights to married women. Stone created the American Woman Suffrage Association, which aimed to secure the ballot through state legislation. In 1890 the two groups united under the name National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). In the same year Wyoming entered the Union, becoming the first state with general women's suffrage (which it had adopted as a territory in 1869). As the pioneer suffragists began to withdraw from the movement because of age, younger women assumed leadership roles. One of the most politically astute was Carrie Chapman Catt, who was named president of NAWSA in 1915. Another prominent suffragist was Alice Paul. Forced to resign from NAWSA because of her insistence on the use of militant direct-action tactics, Paul organized the National Woman's Party, which used such strategies as mass marches and hunger strikes. Perseverance on the part of both organizations eventually led to victory. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment granted the ballot to American women. Great Britain In Great Britain the cause began to attract attention when the philosopher John Stuart Mill presented a petition in Parliament calling for inclusion of women's suffrage in the Reform Act of 1867. In the same year Lydia Becker (1827 –90) founded the first women's suffrage committee, in Manchester. Other committees were quickly formed, and in 1897 they united as the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, with Millicent Garret Fawcett (1847 –1929) as president. Like their American counterparts, the British suffragists struggled to overcome traditional values and prejudices. Frustrated by the prevailing social and political stalemate, some women became more militant. Emmeline Pankhurst, assisted by her daughters Christabel and Sylvia, founded  the Women's Social and Political Union in 1903. Her followers, called "suffragettes," heckled politicians, practiced civil disobedience, and were frequently arrested for inciting riots. When World War I started, the proponents of women's suffrage ceased their activities and supported the war effort. In February 1918 women over the age of 30 received the right to vote. Suffrage rights for men and women were equalized in 1928. Other Countries European countries such as Finland (1906), Norway (1913), and Denmark and Iceland (1915) granted women the vote early in the 20th century. Other continental powers were quick to accord women the right to vote at the end of World War I. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Nether


garibaldi - definition of garibaldi in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of garibaldi in English: garibaldi 1British A biscuit containing a layer of compressed currants. Example sentences ‘I have a friend, a sensible, rational creature, not outwardly generous, but happy to share a garibaldi if pressed.’ ‘I drank it and ate a garibaldi biscuit.’ ‘He made tea and I could hear him rustling through the cupboard under the sink for garibaldi biscuits.’ 2A small bright orange marine fish found off California. Example sentences ‘This bill designated the Garibaldi as the state marine fish.’ ‘The vivid coloration of the garibaldi may be an adaptation that serves as a warning to intruders or would-be predators that these territorial fish vigorously defend their property.’ 3historical A woman's or child's loose blouse, originally bright red in imitation of the shirts worn by Garibaldi and his followers. Example sentences ‘This garment consisted of a skirt, a bolero type of jacket with large, bell sleeves, and a Garibaldi blouse.’ Origin Mid 19th century: named after G. Garibaldi(see Garibaldi, Giuseppe). Pronunciation Which of these words can be a verb? live Which of these words is a verb? clothe Which of these words is a verb? deify Which of these words can be a verb? attire Which of these words is a verb? intuitive Which of these words is a verb? retrieval Which of these words can be a verb? beat Which of these words is a verb? sheath Which of these words is a verb? grief Which of these words is a verb? diffuse You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia


Garnet: The gemstone Garnet information and pictures Garnet ON EBAY ALL ABOUT Almandine and Pyrope are the most widely used Garnet gemstones. Though Almandine is the most common Garnet, it is usually opaque and not fit for gemstone use. Only the less common transparent dark red forms of Almandine are used as gemstones. Pyrope is especially noted for its transparency and frequent lack of flaw s or inclusion s. A rose-red to violet variety of Pyrope (or intermediary between Almandine and Pyrope) is known as Rhodolite , and is a very well represented in the gem trade. Spessartite is an orange to orange-red form of Garnet, and has recently increased in popularity, with several new deposits of gem grade material having been recently exploited. Grossular , the most varicolored form of Garnet, has the important gem variety of green Tsavorite , as well as orange-brown Hessonite and a yellow to yellow-green form. Andradite , the most lustrous of the Garnets, has the rare green Demantoid variety, the yellow Topazolite variety, and the black Melanite variety. Uvarovite , the rarest of the familiar garnets, is seldom found in crystals large enough to be faceted, and is the least represented of all the familiar Garnets. Color-changing Garnet is an interesting form of this gemstone that has a different color when viewed in natural and incandescent lighting. It can have several color combinations, especially brown or orange in daylight to a pink or light red in incandescent light. Garnets occasionally displays asterism in the form of four-rayed stars. However, Star Garnets are very rare, and generally occur in opaque stones with only a weak asterism effect; thus interest in Star Garnets are limited. USES Garnet is a very popular gemstone, and is the most well-known dark red gemstone. Red Garnet gemstones ( Almandine and Pyrope ) are very affordable and faceted into all types of jewerly, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. Round cabochon s of red Garnet are also popular and used in rings and bracelets. The variety Rhodolite has become a very important jewelry gemstone, and the rare green Tsavorite and Demantoid Garnets make exquisite and costly gemstones. Color Changing Garnet has sparked recent interest, and it is most often used in rings. Other forms of Garnets such as orange Spessartite , yellow Grossular and black Melanite are also used as gemstones. Garnet is the birthstone for January. Garnet TREATMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS Garnet gemstones are not enhanced, and their colors are always natural. Treatments such as heat treatment and irradiation have proved ineffective upon the Garnet gemstones. Several synthetic Garnets are simulants of other gemstones. The most widely known synthetic Garnet is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (YAG), Y3Al2(AlO4)3, and it is a colorless simulant of Diamond . Widely used until the 1970's, YAG has lost its stake Cubic Zirconia as a Diamond simulant. Gadolinium Gallium Garnet (GGG), Gd3Ga2(GaO4)3 is another synthetic Garnet form. It is rarely used as a gemstone though, and is most often produced for industrial and optical uses. Garnet- doublet s are made of a colored glass bottom with a Garnet gemstone fused to the top of the stone. Garnet doublets are rarely created anymore due to the affordability of Garnet gemstones.


Which sign of the Zodiac are people born on 30th October?

October 30 Birthday Horoscope Personality | Sun Signs Home » Birthday » October 30 Birthday Horoscope Personality October 30 Birthday Horoscope Personality Birthday Meanings Of People Born On October 30th October 30 Zodiac Sign Is Scorpio IF YOUR BIRTHDATE IS OCTOBER 30, you are a Scorpion who loves to learn. Life’s lessons come in many forms and not just by observing can you learn all of them. More often than not, you should be a participant. Those of you born today are highly sensitive and passionate. Yes… you have a cool exterior but you can be roused. Depending on what’s going on, this could be a good thing. Everyone should be passionate about something. It’s only when you fall short of being perfect, do you pout. The 30th October birthday personality have a tendency to work all the time. You could use a treat. Why not take your family on a road trip. This could be fun as it helps you to connect with your family. You, as do so many others, stay at home and take care of your offspring. Too bad there’s no award for that. The October 30 birthdate horoscope shows that you are composed and even refined. The truth of the matter is that you are highly responsive. You mainly are concentrating on your money and how to make some more. You feel that you have got to be on top of things at all times. This Scorpio birthdate generally don’t settle for second best. You want top shelf or nothing at all. It’s your prerogative. Besides, you work for what you want out of life. There’s nothing wrong with being successful and living a comfortable lifestyle. If today October 30 is your birth date, you have an adventurous side to you that people admire. As someone born on this day, you love to travel and to familiarize yourself with other cultures. It’s a part of learning and you like to have hands on experience. As the October 30th zodiac sign is Scorpio, you are generally smart individuals but should listen more to your instincts. You have a sixth sense that will guide you in some decisions but only if you let it. Undeniably, the October 30 birthday personality is someone who’s incredibly attractive, flexible and capable. More than anything, you want your freedom. You are not likely to be happy without it. You have a need to create and usually your muse will come in quiet times. Communication with others may come with ease but occasionally, you are moody and your attitudes will change in a heartbeat. In love, you tend to be idealistic, sensitive but strong. You don’t like your business in the streets either… you’re a private person. Therefore, public display of affection could be considered a no-no. However, you in a direct and more private setting can be a force to be reckoned with. Those born on October 30 are people who want and enjoy the constitution of marriage. What your birth day says about you is that you’re certainly a fun person to be around. You are witty and playful. Being around your friends and family gives you joy and pleasure. You don’t expect much from them and this seems to be the key to bonding with them. Typically, you are not judgmental. The only drawback to this is that you can be overly protective. Then we see another side of the calculated scorpion. You may feel that learning comes from all different directions and school can’t teach you everything. You believe that you can go at it on your own. It’s not necessary for you to fulfill the American dream of a white picket fence, spouse, children and a dog to be successful. For you, personal satisfaction comes in occupations that allow you to communicate. Careers like writing, speaking and television could be your ticket to the high road, foretells the 30 October birthday astrology. Your health is normally easy to maintain as you like growing your own food. You stick to a diet that is high in fiber and protein but low in calories. As a norm, you do a body cleanse to rid yourself of daily toxins put in by pollutants in the air and by the additives in your drink and food when you can’t eat right. However, when it comes to going to the gym and working out, this is not you


Falchion Swords 10 Falchion Swords Fact The medieval Falchion sword is known for its short, heavy blade. According to research, the Falchion sword was a derivative of a sharp farming tool that was used by farm labourers, farmers and peasants during the medieval era, and was mass produced by blacksmiths at the time. It was a weapon with the combined weight and power of an axe but has the versatility of a sword. They were found in several forms during the 11th century up to the 16th century. In other versions, the Falchion sword resembles more of a knife than a sword, while some versions come in an irregular, pointed shape. Medieval Falchion Sword Description The medieval Falchion sword was 37 to 40 inches in length and weighs about 1 to 2 pounds. It was also typically made from iron and steel. The most common design of the Falchion swords were single-edged, broad and slightly curved on the blade and some versions of it were irregularly shaped and pointed. “Falchion swords were primarily used for cutting an opponent’s limbs or head and slicing unprotected areas of the body with a single stroke”. Types of Falchion Sword There are two basic types of the medieval Falchion sword: The first one is the Cleaver Falchion sword, which looks very similar to large meat cleaver. These types of Falchion swords were common during the 13th to 14th century. This was also one of the very few versions of the Falchion sword that has survived through history. The second one is the Cusped  Falchion sword. These are characterized by a straight blade with flare-clipped or cusped tips, thus the name Cusped Falchion. Most historical art shows the Cusped Falchion as something that resembles the knife. Historians believe that the styling of the blade was highly influenced by Turko-Mongol sabres reaching the borders of Europe in the 13th century. The use of this type of Falchion sword was common until the 16th century. Medieval Falchion Sword had the weight and power of a medieval axe The are many types of Falchion Swords including Cusped and Cleaver Types The styling of the Falchion Sword came from the  designs of Turko-Mongol sabres Falchion Swords could cut of a persons limbs with one stroke A Falchion Sword had it origins in an early medieval farming tool Example of a Falchion Sword used in Medieval times History of the Falchion Sword The medieval Falchion sword was characterized with a curve one-edged blade, while the European version had a short back edge. It was also noted in some historical manuscripts that the Falchion sword may have had several influences. Although originally derived from sharp farming tools during the medieval period, it may have been influenced by Italian Renaissance later on. However, the earlier types had knightly sword-hilts and were dated not later than 14th century. Who used the Falchion Swords Falchion swords were common among crusaders of the middle ages. Nonetheless, they were also favoured by knights, despite the common belief that the sword is low quality and deemed unworthy of knights. Some manuscripts suggest that the Falchion was the third primary sword for Men-at-arms and the secondary sword for Knights. It was also assumed that the Falchion was derived from Frankish scramasax, which was a long single-edged knife used for fighting. Manuscripts also noted that single-edged swords were found in Scandinavia where most Vikings used them. The swords found in Scandinavia were said to be straight with equal broadness throughout the length. How was the Falchion Swords made There is no definitive origin identified for the Falchion sword. Some say that it originated from some sharp farming tools but other historians disagree. However, historians do agree on a few things about the Falchion sword. The most common construction of a Falchion sword is a wooden grip with iron or steel blade. And these types of weapons were mass produced during the medieval ages. They also agreed that the construction of the Falchion was similar to that of a long sword, and the earliest Falchions were made of iron that has a lower carbon con