On which national radio station would you listen to Jane Jones, Jamie Crick and John Brunning?

Listen Live Classic FM FM 100.6 - London London A video posted by Lucas Bonilla (@bonilla.lucas) on May 30, 2016 at 10:18am PDT Classic FM Share Tweet Add a widget to your site Classic FM is a broadcast radio station in the United Kingdom, airing countrywide on between 100.0 FM and 102.0 FM. It provides Classical and Jazz ... See more music along with news about classical music events and festivals, shop, offers and competitions. Welcome to the official Classic FM Facebook page, the UK's favourite classical music station. Listen to us here: http://classfm.co/play To bring classical music to the widest possible audience, no matter their age, background or location Classic FM attracts an audience of more than 5 million people each week.  The station's presenters include John Suchet, Jamie Crick, Alan Titchmarsh, John Brunning, Howard Goodall, Alex James, Myleene Klass, Laurence Llewlyn-Bowen, Nick Bailey, Jane Jones, Nicholas Owen, Anne-Marie Minhall, Tim Lihoreau, David Mellor and Catherine Bott.  As well as the radio station, Classic FM includes a thriving website featuring a personalised classical music radio player; a record label; live concerts and book publishing. Classic FM is available across the UK on 100 - 102 FM, digital, online at classicfm.com and now on the UK Radioplayer. You can also listen on this very page! 1000


In which year did 617 Squadron's Dambusters Raid take place?

RAF - Operation Chastise_new Operation Chastise Attack on Ruhr Dams by aircraft of 617 Squadron on the night of 16-17 May 1943 Concept: The Air Ministry originally considered the Ruhr dams as a possible target early as 1937. A number of proposals and studies were undertaken between 1938 and 1941, though none produced a proper plan with all the necessary components of a viable weapon and feasible means of delivery. Command: Wing Commander Guy Gibson The Squadron: A new squadron was formed at Scampton on 21st March 1943, initially known as “X” Squadron and latterly as 617 Squadron, and the 24 year old Wing Commander Guy Gibson was personally selected to lead it by none other than Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris, the Commander-in-Chief of Bomber Command. Gibson had flown 71 bomber sorties and an entire tour of 99 sorties on night fighters and was already the holder of four gallantry awards - the Distinguished Service Order and bar and the Distinguished Flying Cross and bar. Despite the “elite” tag and the presence of some very experienced airmen – e.g. the two flight commanders, Sqn Ldrs Dinghy’ Young and ‘Henry Maudslay, and experienced pilots such as Dave Shannon, ‘Hoppy’ Hopgood, Les Knight and Joe McCarthy - NOT all 617 Sqn air crew were veterans. Some had flown fewer than 10 missions and one less than 5 and some of the flight engineers on the raid were flying their first operational sortie. Not all had volunteered for 617, and not all were known to or selected by Gibson: one entire flight of 57 Squadron was simply posted en masse to 617 Squadron. The Weapon: Codenamed “Upkeep” The brainchild of Barnes Wallis of Vickers Armstrong, who had been working separately on some method of attacking dasince 1940 but probably did not conceive of the “bouncing bomb” idea until March 1942. He was given access and assistance by a variety of research bodies, including the National Physical Laboratories at Teddington, the Road Research Laboratory at Harmondsworth and the Building Research Station at Garston near Watford.  Experiments which involved exploding charges against model dams at these sites, and the destruction of a real 180 foot disused dam in Wales, gave Wallis valuable data, but also showed that the task was far from easy and that any explosion preferably needed to take place in contact with the dam wall. He persisted with a series of experiments and meanwhile attempted to persuade the powers that be of the project’s viability in the face of various bureaucratic hurdles and military scepticism. Nevertheless, prior to final approval on February 26th 1943 a full-scale weapon was, in the words of one noted historian, “scarcely more than an inventor’s dream”.  However, because the optimum time to attack the dams was in the spring, when the reservoirs were full, when approval did come it left very little time to design and produce the weapons themselves. On 26th February 1943 there were neither modified aircraft nor weapons, nor drawings of either. Wallis began to draw the first full-scale drawing of an Upkeep mine only on 27th February, just eleven weeks before the raid took place. “Upkeep “was effectively a 9250lb cylindrical mine or depth charge containing 6,600 lbs of Torpex underwater explosive and three hydrostatic pistols set to explode at 30ft below the surface. It was just under five feet long and just over four feet in diameter. The mine was held in the bomb-bay between twin sprung callipers, and a hydraulic motor imparted back spin at a rate of 500 rpm.  The mine was intended to bounce across the water rather like a skipping stone, thus avoiding any torpedo nets.  When it struck the dam wall the backspin would cause it to remain in contact with the face of the dam as it sank thus focusing the force of the explosion against the wall sufficient to rupture the massive stone structure. Aircraft: Modified Avro Lancaster B Mk III Special known as “Type 464 Provisioning”.  The mid-upper gun turret along with the bomb-bay doors was removed and callipers along with a drive motor and belt fitted in th


From which plant does natural vanilla flavouring come from?

It's About Time You Knew Exactly Where Vanilla Comes From | The Huffington Post It's About Time You Knew Exactly Where Vanilla Comes From 03/25/2014 07:00 am ET | Updated Nov 06, 2014 900 Alison Spiegel Food writer and editor Image Source via Getty Images Vanilla is one of those powerful ingredients we use all the time, but probably take for granted. Whether it's vanilla extract in your chocolate chip cookies or scraped vanilla beans for custard or ice cream, vanilla is called for in all kinds of recipes. With so many uses and so many different types of vanilla -- from "Bourbon" to Mexican -- vanilla is an omnipresent ingredient whose value cannot be overstated. As ubiquitous as vanilla is, however, its origin isn't known to everyone. Do you know where vanilla comes from? Vanilla's origin story is anything but... er... vanilla. Vanilla comes from an orchid. Dan Sams via Getty Images Vanilla comes from orchids of the genus Vanilla. While the major species of vanilla orchids are now grown around the world, they originally came from Mesoamerica, including parts of modern day Mexico and Guatemala. The vanilla orchid is a vine-like plant that grows up trees. Michael Leach via Getty Images Only 10 to 20 degrees ?! It's a very picky plant. Most vanilla today comes from Madagascar and the island of Réunion Dan Sams via Getty Images Seventy-five percent of vanilla on the market today is derived from vanilla plants in Madagascar and Réunion. It is commonly known as Bourbon vanilla, named for the island Réunion, which was formally named Île Bourbon. The rest of the world's vanilla crop comes from Mexico and Tahiti. Underwater & Nature Photography via Getty Images Vanilla from these countries is much harder to get ahold of. Mexican vanilla is supposed to be smoother, darker and richer than vanilla from Madagascar, and Tahitian vanilla is said to have more floral notes. Vanilla is the second most-expensive spice, after saffron. Daniel Hurst Photography via Getty Images Like saffron , vanilla is very labor intensive to produce. In order for vanilla orchids to produce pods (commonly referred to as beans), the plant must be pollinated by hummingbirds or a specific species of bees native to Central America. Furthermore, the flowers are only open for a short period of time. In order to harvest vanilla commercially, therefore, the plants must be hand-pollinated. While chocolate may be superior to vanilla in all ways, vanilla is still pretty great. The fact that it comes from a beautiful, delicate orchid makes it that much better. Want to read more from HuffPost Taste? Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest and Tumblr . Also on HuffPost:


In which town or city is Murphy's original brewery located?

Murphy's Irish Stout 2006 James J. Murphy Born on November 1825, James Jeremiah Murphy was the eldest son of fifteen children born to Jeremiah James Murphy and Catherine Bullen. James J. served his time in the family business interest and was also involved in the running of a local distillery in Cork. He sold his share in this distillery to fund his share of the set up costs of the brewery in 1856. James J. was the senior partner along with his four other brothers. It was James who guided to the brewery to success in its first forty years and he saw its output grow to 100,000 barrels before his death in 1897. James J. through his life had a keen interest in sport, rowing, sailing and GAA being foremost. He was a supporter of the Cork Harbour Rowing Club and the Royal Cork Yacht Club and the Cork County Board of the GAA. James J. philanthropic efforts were also well known in the city supporting hospitals, orphanages and general relief of distress in the city so much so on his death being described as a ‘prince in the charitable world’. It is James J. that epitomises the Murphy’s brand in stature and quality of character. We always strive to live up to his name. Our Lady’s Well Brewery In 1854 James J. and his brothers purchased the buildings of the Cork foundling Hospital and on this site built the brewery. The brewery eventually became known as the Lady’s Well Brewery as it is situated adjacent to a famous ‘Holy Well’ and water source that had become a famous place of devotion during penal times. The Beginning James J. Murphy and his brothers found James J. Murphy & Co. and begin brewing. From Strength to strength In 1861 the brewery produced 42,990 barrels and began to impose itself as one of the major breweries in the country. A friend of the poor, Hurrah James J. was a much loved figure in Cork, a noted philanthropist and indeed hero of the entire city at one point. The ‘Hurrah for the hero’ song refers to James J’s heroic efforts to save the local economy from ruin in the year of 1885. The story behind this is that when the key bank for the region the ‘Munster Bank’ was close to ruin, which could have led to an economic disaster for the entire country and bankruptcy for thousands, James J. stepped in and led the venture to establish a new bank the ‘Munster and Leinster’, saving the Munster Bank depositors and creditors from financial loss and in some cases, ruin. His exploits in saving the bank, led to the writing of many a poem and song in his honour including ‘Hurrah for the man who’s a friend of the poor’, which would have been sung in pubs for many years afterwards. The Malt House In 1889 a Malt House for the brewery was built at a cost of 4,640 pounds and was ‘built and arranged on the newest principle and fitted throughout with the latest appliances known to modern science”. Today the Malthouse is one of the most famous Cork landmarks and continues to function as offices for Murphy’s. Murphy’s Gold Murphy’s Stout wins the Gold medal at the Brewers and Allied Trades Exhibition in Dublin and again wins the supreme award when the exhibition is held in Manchester in 1895. These same medals feature on our Murphy’s packaging today. Murphy’s have continued it’s tradition of excellence in brewing winning Gold again at the Brewing Industry International awards in 2002 and also gaining medals in the subsequent two competitions. Murphy’s for strength Eugen Sandow the world famous ‘strongman’, endorses Murphy’s Stout: “From experience I can strongly recommend Messrs JJ Murphy’s Stout”. The famous Murphy’s image of Sandow lifting a horse was then created. The Jubilee The Brewery celebrates its 50th anniversary. On Whit Monday the brewery workforce and their families are treated to an excursion by train to Killarney. Paddy Barrett the youngest of the workforce that day at 13 went on to become head porter for the brewery and could recall the day vividly 50 years later. Swimming in stout In the year of 1913 the No.5 Vat at ‘Lady’s Well’ Brewery burst and sent 23,000 galleons of porter flooding through the brewey and out on to


What US State did Barack Obama become Senator of in 2005?

Barack Obama | president of United States | Britannica.com president of United States Alternative Title: Barack Hussein Obama, II Barack Obama Harry S. Truman Barack Obama, in full Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii , U.S.), 44th president of the United States (2009– ) and the first African American to hold the office. Before winning the presidency, Obama represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate (2005–08). He was the third African American to be elected to that body since the end of Reconstruction (1877). In 2009 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Barack Obama. Courtesy of the Office of U.S. Senator Barack Obama Barack Obama—with his wife, Michelle—being sworn in as the 44th president of the United … MSgt Cecilio Ricardo, U.S. Air Force/U.S. Department of Defense Key events in the life of Barack Obama. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Early life Obama’s father, Barack Obama, Sr., was a teenage goatherd in rural Kenya, won a scholarship to study in the United States , and eventually became a senior economist in the Kenyan government. Obama’s mother, S. Ann Dunham, grew up in Kansas , Texas , and Washington state before her family settled in Honolulu . In 1960 she and Barack Sr. met in a Russian language class at the University of Hawaii and married less than a year later. Barack Obama with his father, Barack Obama, Sr., undated photograph. © Obama for America/Handout/Reuters/Corbis Janny Scott discussing her book A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack … Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. When Obama was age two, Barack Sr. left to study at Harvard University ; shortly thereafter, in 1964, Ann and Barack Sr. divorced. (Obama saw his father only one more time, during a brief visit when Obama was 10.) Later Ann remarried, this time to another foreign student, Lolo Soetoro from Indonesia , with whom she had a second child, Maya. Obama lived for several years in Jakarta with his half sister, mother, and stepfather. While there, Obama attended both a government-run school where he received some instruction in Islam and a Catholic private school where he took part in Christian schooling. Barack Obama on the day after being elected the first African American president of the … Steve Liss—Time Life Pictures/Getty Images He returned to Hawaii in 1971 and lived in a modest apartment, sometimes with his grandparents and sometimes with his mother (she remained for a time in Indonesia, returned to Hawaii, and then went abroad again—partly to pursue work on a Ph.D.—before divorcing Soetoro in 1980). For a brief period his mother was aided by government food stamps, but the family mostly lived a middle-class existence. In 1979 Obama graduated from Punahou School, an elite college preparatory academy in Honolulu. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Obama attended Occidental College in suburban Los Angeles for two years and then transferred to Columbia University in New York City , where in 1983 he received a bachelor’s degree in political science . Influenced by professors who pushed him to take his studies more seriously, Obama experienced great intellectual growth during college and for a couple of years thereafter. He led a rather ascetic life and read works of literature and philosophy by William Shakespeare , Friedrich Nietzsche , Toni Morrison , and others. After serving for a couple of years as a writer and editor for Business International Corp., a research, publishing, and consulting firm in Manhattan , he took a position in 1985 as a community organizer on Chicago ’s largely impoverished Far South Side. He returned to school three years later and graduated magna cum laude in 1991 from Harvard University’s law school, where he was the first African American to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review. While a summer associate in 1989 at the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin, Obama had met Chicago native Michelle Robinson , a young lawyer at the firm. The two married in 1992. USA Facts A


"From which musical does the song ""The Impossible Dream"" come from?"

The Impossible Dream by Cast of Man Of La Mancha Songfacts The Impossible Dream by Cast of Man Of La Mancha Songfacts Songfacts Also known as "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" and "(The Quest) The Impossible Dream", this is the one outstanding song from an award winning but otherwise unremarkable musical, Man Of La Mancha. Written in the unusual time signature of 9/8, the man with the impossible dream is of course Don Quixote, who was better known for tilting at windmills. Like the rest of the show, the lyrics were written by Joe Darion, and the music was composed by Mitch Leigh. Since it was first performed in public at the Goodspeed Opera House, Connecticut in 1965 and later the same year, November 22, presented by Albert W. Selden and Hal James at the ANTA Washington Square Theatre, New York City with Richard Kiley in the lead role, this song has become a standard and has been widely recorded. In the 1972 film version, the lead was played by Peter O'Toole but Don Quixote's voice was dubbed by Simon Gilbert. >> Suggestion credit:


"From which western film starring John Wayne does the line ""When the legend becomes fact, print the legend""?"

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 122 out of 160 people found the following review useful: The passing of the old ways from Mountain Home, Idaho 30 August 2004 Other reviewers, aside from seeing this as the end of the classic western, saw the plot as myth granting to one man that which was rightfully another's. I disagree. I see TMWSLV as a tale of a man stepping aside for the sake of a better man and a better world, at great personal cost. I view Tom as someone who has lived a cynical life--kill it before it kills you. With the advent of Ransom he recognizes that there is a better way, and that Ransom, by defying evil from a position of weakness, is far braver than Tom, who has merely defied evil from a position of strength. Additionally, Ransom brings about an answer to the question "must the sword rule forever?" with a resounding "no," a denial that at first seems foolish to Tom, but who then realizes that things really should be Ransom's way. And so Tom, knowing that one of them is the better man, allows that better man to receive the fame attendant to heroism; and in fact Ransom, for daring what Tom never did dare, is the true hero of the tale. Like all honest men must, Tom steps aside for the better man, knowing what it will cost him to do what is right. An earlier reviewer said that the depiction of the politics was a parody; in fact, the politics of the early portion of the republics was even more lively (read: pugnacious) than is depicted in the film. Was the above review useful to you? 78 out of 89 people found the following review useful: "This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend". from United Kingdom 2 August 2007 "This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend". - Maxwell Scott, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance In John Ford's most mournful tale, the legendary director asks the question "How did this present come to be? Just how did an inferior race of men whose only weapon was that of law and books defeat the old gunslingers of the great West? Just what exactly happened to the Western heroes portrayed by John Wayne when law and order came to town? How did the wilderness turn into a garden? In The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, John Ford depicts a world where everyone has got everything they wanted, but nobody seems happy with it sound familiar to anyone? Senator Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) arrives to Shinbone on a train with his wife Hallie (Vera Miles) to visit the funeral of an old friend named Tom Doniphon (John Wayne, remarkably the film opens where this iconic star is dead). The newspaper men have never heard of him, so why would such a powerful political figure visit the town to attend this funeral of a "nobody"? Through the use of a flashback, Stoddard tells us the tale of how he came to the town as a young lawyer but was immediately attacked by the psychotic villain Liberty Valance (terrifyingly played by Lee Marvin) who teaches him "Western law". The rest of the film tells the tale of how the man of books eventually defeated the race of the gunslinger and what sacrifices had to be made for that to happen. In truth, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is more of a melodrama than a Western. Gone are the vibrant landscapes of Ford's landmark movie The Searchers six years earlier, which was so proudly promoted as being in VISTAVISION WIDESCREEN COLOR and instead the film has given way to a bleak, claustrophobic black and white tale, with so many enclosed sets and not one shot of Monument Valley. There's a lack of a real bar scene, lack of shots of the landscape, lack of horses, lack of gunfights. It's a psychological Western, probably unlike anything ever filmed until maybe Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven. Why is this movie so good then? In basic terms, it's about the sadness of progression and without giving way too much away the film tells a remarkable tale which truly does examine what Ford's view of the West as promoted in his earlier work truly meant. It's a tragic and pessimistic movie but it's a rewarding one, with hug


The city of Split lies on the coast of which country?

7 of the Best Places to Visit in Croatia Contact Around Croatia in 7 Stops Ready to book your trip? Find the right hotel at the right place with the Plum Deluxe hotel finder . Posted on May 30, 2012 by Rebecca Quin When it comes to Croatia, believe the hype about the glittering blue bays, postcard perfect Adriatic architecture and friendly, bustling night-life. Stretching along 1,104 miles of stunning coastline, the mysterious fusion of East-meets-West is shaded by a turbulent political past that has instilled a worthy sense of environmental and cultural stewardship amongst the Croatian people. The country also an ever-expanding range of hotels and accommodation, inexpensive wineries, and top dining, putting it high on the list of value luxury. The magnificently diverse landscape is best explored by coach – the main mode of public transport in the country – with an average three-hour journey costing around 15-20 euros. Coach journeys can be booked on the day of travel as they are usually quite frequent between major towns and cities, though one thing to watch out for is the cost of putting your luggage underneath the coach (about $2.50 each). You can begin your trip from the North and travel southwards, or come up from the Montenegrin border towards Italy. The following route through the best places to visit in Croatia took two weeks and gave a near-complete and beautiful picture of this great country. Dubrovnik One of the country’s most famous cities, the magnificent walled city of Dubrovnik is poetically known as the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’. The gleaming baroque buildings and winding marble streets will charm the Renaissance pants off of any visitor, with a number of fascinating historical monuments dotted in and around the centre. Beyond the walls, the rising forested hills provide a stunning backdrop for the sparkling clear-blue waters and white beaches. Being practically perfect, the city bursts at its ancient seams with tourists in the summer – accommodation prices shoot up but many residents on the hills outside of the city walls open up their spare rooms to travellers for a fee and can give you a local’s perspective on the best places to eat/drink. Split Centred around the ancient Diocletian’s Palace, an awe-inspiringly well-preserved Roman retirement home, Split is the largest city on the Dalmatian coast and also one of the oldest at 1,700 years. The city combines its stunning Roman artistic heritage with an exclusive, cosmopolitan feel along the coastal promenades. The many highlights include the underground caverns which house exhibition and craft stands and the magnificent St. Domnius Cathedral with great views from the top of the 13th century campanile. Look out for the giant Grugr Ninski Statue outside the Northern walls of the palace – it’s custom to rub his enormous bronze toe for luck before entering the Bronze Gate into the Palace which is now a buzzing collection of bars, cafes and value luxury apartments. Trogir A gorgeous and quaint historic harbor 10 miles from Split, Trogir was founded by Greek colonists in 3rd century BC and has experienced a chaotic history, razed to the ground by the Saracens before being occupied by the Austrians, French and Italians and finally Croatians. The best-preserved Romanesque complex in all of central Europe, the tiny town is also packed full of Baroque palaces, churches, and towers as well as a small island fortress dating from the 13th century. Trogir provides a great day trip from the busy Split and is easily reached by local bus. The first vacation resort in Croatia opened in Opatija in the 19th century, which turned into one of Europe’s hottest health resorts. Today, Croatia’s thousands of islands are now home to cruising boats, mountain resorts, farm stays, and wonderful spas. You can even rent a lighthouse! Hvar Island Any trip to Croatia has to include a ferry across to one of the many islands, islets and reefs sprinkled across the Adriatic Sea. Hvar is the most populated of the Dalmatian islands, with a rich artistic heritage and cultural histor


What is the name of the canal opened in 1931 that circumvents Niagara Falls by linking Lakes Erie and Ontario?

Niagara Falls Historic Timeline Niagara Falls Historic Timeline 4500 million years ago – The Earth’s oldest rock was formed. Precambrian rock layers began forming the first continents, including the Canadian Shield , which is the foundation of the North American Continent in this region.  600 million years ago – A broad, shallow sea covered the region of the Great Lakes, depositing mud, sand, and silt across the region and building up layers of limestone (formed from deposits of shellfish). 300 million years ago – Uplift brought the bedrock above sea level and the inland sea dries up, leaving the underlying sediment as layers of soft rock. This same uplift is responsible for forming the peaks of the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountain ranges. 250 million years ago – Rivers and streams began cutting through the soft rock and limestone of the region, forming major river systems which continued eroding away to form the pre-glacial basins of the Great Lakes. Erosion smoothed out the bumps in the landscape of western NY and southern Ontario. 60 million years ago – A second uplift tilts rock layers in the northern portions of NY State down towards the north, effectively reversing the direction of many rivers and streams. The tilting of the bedrock exposed multiple layers of rock, some soft, others hard. Quick erosion of the soft layers exposes dramatic bands of the hard rock layers. These protrusions are known as escarpments . Niagara Falls tumbles over a portion of Niagara Escarpment. 18,000 years ago  – Four ice ages in a row sculpt the land. With the last, the Wisconsin Glaciation piling 2-3 kilometers of ice on top of southern Ontario. The glaciers carve out the basins of the Great Lakes. 12,500 years ago As the glaciers recede, the Niagara Peninsula becomes free of ice. 12,000 years ago – Floods of glacial melt water rush from Lake Erie down the Niagara Escarpment into Lake Iroquois (a precursor to Lake Ontario), forming several waterfall pathways. Eventually these concentrate into one, becoming the Niagara river. At this time Niagara Falls was further downstream at present day Queenston, Ontario , and was a single cataract. The region was a tundra with sparse spruce forests. The first human inhabitants, nomadic hunters called the Clovis, arrive. (The Palaeo-Indian Period). 10,000 years ago  – The end of the last ice age fills Lake Ontario with melt water. The Great Lakes system begins to drain into the Atlantic Ocean. 9,500 years ago Deciduous forest reclaims the land. 9,000 years ago Living off of the new bountiful habitat, hunter-gatherer societies take root. (The Archaic Period). 3,000 years ago – During what is known as the “Woodland Period,” inhabitants prospered from agriculture and began forming more complex societies. The forming of these “tribes” also brought war between them. *August, 1142 – The Iroquois Confederacy is formed – uniting five, once warring tribes, under the Gayanashagowa (or “Great Law of Peace” The Seneca Nation is the keeper of the western door (Western NY) of the united territory. The Neutral Nation , which lay outside the fringes of the Iroquois Confederacy, inhabited the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario of the Niagara region. The French dubbed this tribe the “Neutrals,” due to their relationship between the warring tribes of the Iroquois and the Huron. October 12, 1492 *1500 – Geologists estimate that roughly 500 years ago the falls split into the American and Canadian segments that we have today. Spring, 1535 – French explorer Jacques Cartier hears about the falls from natives along the St. Lawrence river. He goes on to map a large portion of the river and dubbed its shores “Canada.” He never makes it to Niagara Falls. 1608 – Considered the “father of New France,” Samuel de Champlain also learns of Niagara Falls while exploring and mapping the St. Lawrence River, but never makes it there. He eventually founds a fur-trading post, which he named Quebec.  A year later, he sails down the Riviere Richelieu to a large lake, which he named after himself. 1612 – The date of the first map indica


In 2009 Michaela Tabb became the first female referee of which World Final?

Michaela Tabb - World Snooker Michaela Tabb Thursday 19 Mar 2015 02:43PM Michaela Tabb, one of snooker’s most experienced referees who took charge of two World Championship finals, has left the World Snooker circuit. Michaela’s involvement in snooker began in 2001 when she was fast tracked by World Snooker having worked as a pool referee. She refereed her first snooker match at the Crucible Theatre in 2003, and in 2009 became the first woman ever to referee the World Championship Final. World Snooker would like to take the opportunity to thank Michaela for her contribution to World Snooker over the last 14 years and wish her all the best with her future refereeing endeavours. Related News


Craig Stirling, Sharon McCready and Richard Barrett were the central characters in which late 1960's TV series?

"The Champions" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 19 out of 21 people found the following review useful: Outstanding Show from England 22 September 2002 Oh, the 60's were a great era for all genres from action to sci-fi to comedy. Will we ever reclaim those days? The Champions was an outstanding fantasy show about three agents who worked for Nemesis, an international agency. In the pilot episode they were given powers by a mysterious monk. They had powers of telepathy, super strength and other powers. As for the adventures themselves, the Champions battled villains who were threatening no less than the world itself. The Champions were a bit too powerful at times but it was still fun seeing them beat the bad guys. And for a male like myself, it was fun to see the beautiful Alexandra Bastedo kicking butt. The Champions was one of many great 60's shows. Was the above review useful to you? 20 out of 23 people found the following review useful: This is a suprisingly good series. Author: Rob_Taylor 22 December 2002 This is a suprisingly good series. The basic story is that three people crash in the Himalayas and are rescued by monks and taught mystical powers. They then return to civilisation and become sort of special agents, using their powers for good. It sounds cheesy, but it is actually good fun. The special powers are understated - exceptional hearing, healing and telepathy are among them and whilst playing a key role in the shows, are by no means the central aspect which the series revolves around (unlike later series such as the Hulk etc.) If you can get to see this series, it'll pleasantly surprise you. Was the above review useful to you? 16 out of 16 people found the following review useful: Great TV show from Canada 10 December 2006 I was 10 years old when this show was on TV. By far it was my favorite. The actors were very credible. Alexandra Bastedo was just gorgeous.... I just order the DVD (15 episodes). They didn't have super-powers. They just had superior human skills (strength, hearing, sight). The 3 actors were very good in their rolls, very believable. There was a good story in each episode. At the time, there were no special effects or explosions everywhere, so the script was suppose to be good, and the characters performs were great. There was no fancy stuff, like in other shows. They didn't try to make a joke every 2 minutes to make a light show. I highly recommend this TV show to anybody that like good stuff. Was the above review useful to you? 13 out of 13 people found the following review useful: "Fun fantasy series!" from Poole, Dorset 20 October 2003 Three secret agents crash their plane in Tibet, but are saved by the people of a lost civilisation who endow them with the powers of super humans. Fun fantasy series which has had some good actors and directors working on it including John Gilling (THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES, THE REPTILE for Hammer), veteran cinematographer-director Freddie Francis (who won an Oscar for SONS AND LOVERS) and Cyril Frankel who worked on just about every cult British TV show from that era. On the acting side John Carson and Gerald Harper have made guest appearances. It was the skills of all the people involved, not forgetting Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo and William Gaunt who made nonsensical material credible to watch. This show has been re-run on BBC 2 in the mid-1990's and several of the episodes are out on video and DVD. Was the above review useful to you? 12 out of 13 people found the following review useful: "Operators of the international agency of NEMESIS!" 23 June 2006 *** This review may contain spoilers *** As a result of the popularity of 'The Saint' starring Roger Moore, I.T.C. made a number of shows in similar vein. Monty Berman and Dennis Spooner followed up 'The Baron' ( starring Steve Forrest and loosely based on John Creasey's books ) with this - a fondly remembered fantasy series about superhuman spies that preempted by a few years 'The Six Million Dollar Man'. Craig Sti


What currency is used on Christmas Island?

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Muscat, capital city of Oman All... Muscat, capital city of Oman Muscat is unlike any other capital in the region. There are only a few high-rise blocks, and the streets are spotlessly clean. The whimsically uniform city is elegant, graceful and fine. Muscat literally means “anchorage,” and a major part of the city was built around the sea. At the historic ports of Muttrah and Old Muscat, goods and people arrive from ships daily. Both the fisherman along the beaches of Athaiba and Shatti al-Qurm and the onshore refinery rely on the sea for income, and the waters are a source of recreation for many visitors. Locals love their city, and visitors from all over the world do too. Some of the most beautiful sights in Muscat are Islamic mosques. One of the most glorious is the Grand Mosque, a gift from Sultan Qaboos to commemorate the third decade of his reign. The imposing exterior gives way to a breathtakingly rich main prayer hall. Inside is the world's largest carpet, a Persian rug measuring 70 meters long and 60 meters wide. More than 600 women spent four years stitching the masterpiece. Long sleeves and trousers should be worn when visiting the mosque, and women must cover their hair before entering. Muscat is home to an array of outstanding museums. One of the most popular is the Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, housed in an 1845 mansion. The exhibits in the lower rooms outline the country's military history while the upper galleries detail Oman's international relations. Visiting dignitaries can often be spotted perusing the exhibits, and a mandatory military escort is required to see the collection. Muscat has a long and interesting history, and the Bait al-Baranda museum is dedicated to telling the story of the capital. The imaginative and interactive displays will delight both children and adults, and one of the most striking exhibits is the dinosaur skeleton pieced together from bones excavated from the city's Al-Khoud area. The ethnographical displays provide a good context for understanding the regional and cultural importance of Muscat. Between the old walled city and the corniche lies the Muscat Gate Museum, marking the space once occupied by the old city wall. The small museum is worth browsing, but the real draw is the neighboring hill. From the top, visitors can catch an extraordinary view of Muscat and Muttrah. The Oman Museum is also worth visiting mainly for its view. The small displays include examples of Omani architecture and artifacts, but the panoramic view over the gleamingly white suburbs and sea cannot be beat. Other museums worth exploring include the Omani-French Museum, which highlights colonial life in the city, the PDO Oil and Gas Museum, the Natural History Museum and the National Museum, where jewelry, dowry chests and royal costumes are on display. The Muttrah Souq is one of the most exciting and exhilarating places in Muscat. There, a traditional Arab market bustles under modern timber roofing, antique shops sell Omani and Indian artifacts, the inventory of gold shops glistens and bargaining is expected. Three sights in Muscat are closed to travelers, with the exception of visiting dignitaries, but they are still worth a visit to see them from the outside. The forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani on Qasr Al Alam Street were once prisons but have since been converted into museums. Although venturing inside is forbidden, exterior photography is allowed. The Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace is also closed to visitors, but the view of the palace from the outside is still stunning. Muscat Geographical Location Muscat is located on the northern coast of Oman along the Arabian Sea. The population of Muscat is approximately 1,091,000 in the metropolitan area. Muscat Language Arabic is the official language of Oman. English, Baluchi, Urdu and Indian dialects are also common throughout the country. Muscat Predominant Religion 75% Ibahi Muslim 25% Other


Which river is crossed by the bridge Ponte Vasco de Gama?

Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon Vasco da Gama Bridge 5 9 votes The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a modern cable-stayed bridge that spans the estuary of the Tagus river. The 17 km (11mi) long bridge opened in 1998 and connects Lisbon's eastern districts with main highways across the river. Crossing the Tagus Vasco da Gama Bridge The estuary of the Tagus river separates Lisbon's historic center from its southernmost suburbs. At its widest point, the estuary is more than ten kilometers long, and for centuries the Tagus was a formidable obstacle for those who wanted to reach the river's left bank. Finally in 1966 a 1013 meters (3323 ft) long bridge was built to span the most narrow section of the estuary, connecting Lisbon with the suburb of Almada across the river. A new Bridge Main span In the early 1990s however it became apparent that the bridge, known as the Ponte 25 de Abril , could not absorb the explosion of car traffic in Lisbon. The bridge had become a traffic bottleneck and a new bridge was needed. Surprisingly, planners did not go for the easy option to simply build another bridge across the narrow section of the Tagus river. Instead they opted for a route through the east part of Lisbon, near the future site of the world exposition of 1998, where the Tagus river is at its widest. The decision was widely contested, as it would hardly relieve traffic congestion for the many commuters who lived in the southern suburbs. Protests intensified when the government raised the tolls on the existing bridge to pay for the new one. Vasco da Gama Bridge View from the Tagus Despite the protests, the government decided to build the bridge as planned and construction started in 1995. The massive project, undertaken by an international consortium, was completed just eighteen months later. The bridge was inaugurated in March 1998, just in time for the opening of the World Expo of 1998 which celebrated the five hundred year anniversary of Vasco da Gama's discovery of a direct trade route to India. The bridge was named Ponte Vasco da Gama in honor of Portugal's most famous explorer. An impressive structure View from the Nations' Park The Vasco da Gama bridge was designed by Armando Rito Engineering, a company specialized in the design of large-scale bridges and viaducts. They created a six-lane cable-stayed bridge measuring 30 meters wide and 17,185 meters long (almost 11 miles) of which 11 kilometers over water. The bridge runs just north of the Nations' Park and spans the Tagus river at its widest part where it is known as the Mar de Palha (Sea of Straw). The bridge's main span, 45 meters (148 ft) above sea level, measures 420 meters long. The deck is suspended by cables to 150 meter (492 ft) tall pylons.


In which country in 2008 was the first night time Fl Grand Prix held?

The Singapore Grand Prix - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com The Singapore Grand Prix Formula One Racing held its 800th race on Sunday in Singapore,with the Singapore Grand Prix - also the first Formula One race held at night. Organizers built, then lined a 5 kilometer track with over 1,600 lamps, said to be four times brighter than those used at football stadiums. Twenty drivers drove 61 laps for a total of 309 kilometers at speeds sometimes approaching 300 kilometers per hour - in a country that once banned the sport, in part for promoting reckless driving. Driver Fernando Alonso of Renault won the race with a time of 1:57:16.304. ( 25 photos total ) Formula One cars drive around the Marina Bay Street Circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix during the time qualifying session September 27, 2008. The Singapore GP on Sunday will be F1's first night race, the first to be held in the island state and the first on an Asian street circuit. (REUTERS/Tim Chong)


Who is the only woman to have held the post of British Foreign Secretary?

Female Foreign Ministers In 1999 she was appointed acting Premier after the former premier resigned. (b. 1958-). 1999-2004 Lydie Polfer, Luxembourg Apart from being Foreign Minister she was also Vice-Premier Minister       and Minister of External Trade and Minister of Public Service and       Administrative Reform. She was Mayor of Luxembourg Ville       1982-99, Member of the Bureau of Chamber des Deputï¿½es, President of       the Parti Democratique 1994-2004, Chairperson of the Committee of       Ministers of the Council of Europe in 2002 and from 2004 Member of the       European Parliament. (b. 1952-). 1999-2009  Nkosazana C. Dlamini-Zuma, South Africa 1994-99 Minister of Health. Offered the post of Deputy President in   2005 after her ex-husband, Jacob Zuma was fired after corruption   charges. She was candidate for the post of Deputy President of ANC   in 2007, Minister of Home Affairs 2009-12 and Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union from 2012 (b. 1949-). 1999-2004 Maria Eugenia Brizuela de   Avila, El Salvador Former Academic and administrative career. (1956-). 1999-2000 and 2001-10 Dodo Aï¿½chatou Mindaoudou, Niger 1995-96 she was Minister of Social Development, Population and       Women. 2010 the government was deposed in a military coup d'etat. (b. 1959-). 1999 Hilia Garez Gomes Lima Barber, Guinea-Bissau Also known as Ilia or Ilia Barber,       she was ambassador to Israel 1995-99 and to   France, the Vatican, UNESCO etc. from 2011. (b. 1944-). 2000-04 Soledad Alvear Valenzuela, Chile 1990-94 Minister for the National       Women Service, 1994-99 Minister of Justice; She was leader of the       Election Campaign of President Ricardo Lagos Escobar in 1999, before       becoming Chancellor or Foreign Minister. She was chosen as the       Christian Democratic Party's candidate for the primary of the       centre-left Concertacion coalition, but she quit the race in May       2005 to pave the way for Michelle Barchelet's nomination. Senator       and President of the Democracia Cristiana 2006-09. (b. 1951-). 2000-04 Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Austria  2004-10 Commissioner of External Relations, European Union A career diplomat, 1993 she was Minister-Counsellor and Assistant       Chief of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry, 1994-1995 Assistant       Secretary General of the United Nation and Chief of Protocol       1995-2000 Minister of State of Foreign Affairs. In 2000 she was       Chairperson-in-Office of OSCE and Presidential Candidate 2004 and   Candidate for the post of Director General of UNOESCO in 2009. (b. 1948-). 2000-02 Haja Mahawa Bangoura Camara, Guinea In 1995 she was Ambassador to USA and later to the United Nations . Her official title was Minister to the       presidency charged with Foreign Affairs and an alternative version       of her name is Camara Hadja Mawa Bangoura. 2000-04 Lillian E. Patel, Malawi 1996-99 Minister of Women's and Children's' Affairs, Community       Development and Social Welfare 1999-2000 Minister of Health and       Population. From 2004 Minister of Labour and Vocational Training. 2000-05 Maria Elisabeth Levens, Suriname Trained teacher and former head of various bureaus within the       Ministry of Education and Community Development and Policy Advisor       to the Minister of Education. Also chair or member of several       commissions, from 1975 Secretary of the Progressive Womenï¿½s Union       and Chairperson of the Forum of NGOï¿½s in Suriname 1991-2000.  (b.       1950-). 2001 Antonieta Rosa Gomes, Guinea Bissau Leader of Foro Cï¿½vic da Guinï¿½ (Guinean Civil Forum) since 1995 and       Presidential Candidate in 1994 and 1999. 2000-2001 Minister of       Justice. 2001 also third in the cabinet.  2001-02 Tanaka Makiko, Japan 1994-95 Minister of State, Director General of Science and       Technology Agency.  Tanaka Makiko is h


What is the official currency of Easter Island?

Money on Easter Island, South Pacific Services Money The local currency is the Chilean peso, which comes in notes of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 pesos. Chilean currency is almost worthless outside Chile itself, so only change what you're sure you'll need, and get rid of the remainder before you leave. Duty-free purchases aboard LanChile flights can be paid for in pesos. The Banco del Estado (open weekdays), beside the tourist office in Hanga Roa, charges a flat US$10 commission to change any number of traveler's checks. Cash U.S. dollars are changed without commission at the same rate. An ATM inside the bank gives cash advances on MasterCard; cash advances on Visa cards are available at the counter (US$200 daily maximum). All cash advances are paid out in pesos, not dollars. In 2009 a branch of the Banco Santander opened in Hanga Roa and its three ATMs have a much higher card success rate than the one at the Banco del Estado. All tourist-oriented establishments accept dollars as payment, though not always at good rates. If you're coming from Santiago, bring a supply of pesos. Outside banking hours, the Shell gas station on Ave. Hotu Matu'a west of the airport changes U.S. cash at a rate five percent lower than the bank (posted in the office). Currencies other than U.S. dollars (including Polynesian CFP) can be difficult to exchange. Credit cards are rarely usable on Easter Island as those accepting them have to wait a long time to be paid. Some hotels levy a 10 percent service charge for the use of credit cards. If you want to pay something approaching local prices, ask how much the item or service costs in pesos. Only tourists pay in U.S. dollars and dollar prices are invariably higher. When prices are quoted in dollars, you can usually save a small amount by asking to pay in pesos. Virtually all accommodations are priced (and can be paid) in dollars, but beware of restaurants, taxis, or shops quoting dollar prices. The price categories on this site are given only in dollars to compensate for inflation and the depreciating Chilean peso, but almost everything can (and should) be paid for directly in pesos.


Danny Wilde and Brett Sinclair were the central characters in which 1970s TV Series?

The Persuaders! (TV Series 1971–1972) - 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 English Lord Brett Sinclair and American Danny Wilde are both wealthy playboys, they are teamed together by Judge Fullton to investigate crimes which the police can't solve. These two men ... See full summary  » Stars: Brett attends the funeral of his uncle Randolph, where his cousin Kate, a crime novelist, tells him that she believes he was murdered. Brett is not convinced but then six more members of the Sinclair... 8.2 Brett discovers a mysterious group has reopened his family's closed-up country house for unknown reasons. 8.2 Danny finds himself in a deadly situation when a dying parachutist chains him to an attaché case, containing secret information which the British government are anxious to obtain. Not only does the ... 8.0 a list of 45 titles created 03 Apr 2012 a list of 44 titles created 23 Jul 2012 a list of 41 titles created 30 Oct 2012 a list of 41 titles created 24 Oct 2015 a list of 35 titles created 6 months ago Search for " The Persuaders! " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: The Persuaders! (1971–1972) 8.2/10 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. Simon Templar, a wealthy adventurer known as The Saint, travels around the world in his white Volvo P1800S. Stars: Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford John Steed and his new accomplices Purdey and Gambit find themselves facing new and deadly dangers in the bizarre world of espionage. Mixing fantasy with a darker edge, the trio face ... See full summary  » Stars: Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley A quirky spy show of the adventures of an eccentricly suave British agent and his predominately female partners. Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman The Protectors were Harry Rule, the Contessa di Contini and Paul Buchet, three freelance troubleshooters who ran an international crime fighting agency. Based in London, Harry was the ... See full summary  » Stars: Robert Vaughn, Nyree Dawn Porter, Tony Anholt Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk are private detectives who specialize in divorce cases. Their long-running partnership seems to come to an abrupt end when Marty is killed by a hit-and-run, ... See full summary  » Stars: Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, Annette Andre McGill (known as "Mac") was a former U.S. intelligence agent based in London. After being thrown out of the agency for something he did not do, he finds his "false" reputation has preceded ... See full summary  » Stars: Richard Bradford, Ricardo Montez, Warren Stanhope Craig Stirling, Sharron Macready and Richard Barrett were agents for Nemesis, an international intelligence organization based in Geneva. Their first mission as a team was to investigate ... See full summary  » Stars: Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo, William Gaunt John Drake is a special operative for NATO, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element which threatened world peace. The series featured exotic locales from all ... See full summary  » Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Richard Wattis, Lionel Murton Two years after the original "Danger Man" series concluded, it was revamped and retconned. The series returned in a longer format. (1 hour/episode instead of 30 minutes). John Drake was now... See full summary  » Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Earl Cameron An elite department within Interpol, Department S inherited those cases which the other member groups had failed to solve. The brains of the group was Jason King, a hedonistic maverick who ... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Wyngarde, Joel Fabiani, Rosemary Nicols After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escap


Chief Scout | Scouts Chief Scout Chief Scout Chief Scout - Bear Grylls The Chief Scout provides inspirational leadership to the Scout Movement in the UK. The public face of Scouting, the Chief Scout ensures that we reach as wide an audience as possible. Chief Scouts are appointed for a five-year tenure. Bear Grylls was the UK’s youngest Chief Scout when he was appointed aged 34. As an ex-Special Forces soldier, he is not only known around the world as the host of hit survival TV series, he is also an inspirational speaker, bestselling author and a fervent supporter of young people experiencing adventure for themselves. ‘Honoured to be offered this position’ When invited to take on this role with the UK’s largest co-educational youth movement, Bear said: ‘I feel so honoured to be offered this position, and have always held such admiration for Scouts and all they do around the world. 'The Scouting Movement is a massive force for good, touching many, many young lives. Above all, it gives millions of kids the chance to live and learn about the wild and to experience real adventure.’


In which US State did the Battle of Wounded Knee take place?

The Wounded Knee Massacre [ushistory.org] 40e. The Wounded Knee Massacre Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded to many of the cavalrymen who fought at Wounded Knee. Despite the current view that the battle was a massacre of innocents, the Medals still stand. Some native American and other groups and individuals continue to lobby Congress to rescind these "Medals of dis-Honor." The armed resistance was over. The remaining Sioux were forced into reservation life at gunpoint. Many Sioux sought spiritual guidance. Thus began a religious awakening among the tribes of North America. Arrival of the "Ghost Dance" Called the "Ghost Dance" by the white soldiers who observed the new practice, it spread rapidly across the continent. Instead of bringing the answer to their prayers, however, the "Ghost Dance" movement resulted in yet another human travesty. It all began in 1888 with a Paiute holy man called Wovoka. During a total eclipse of the sun, Wovoka received a message from the Creator. Soon an Indian messiah would come and the world would be free of the white man. The Indians could return to their lands and the buffalo would once again roam the Great Plains. Wovoka even knew that all this would happen in the spring of 1891. He and his followers meditated, had visions, chanted, and performed what became known as the Ghost Dance. Soon the movement began to spread. Before long, the Ghost Dance had adherents in tribes throughout the South and West. Although Wovoka preached nonviolence, whites feared that the movement would spark a great Indian rebellion. Ghost Dance followers seemed more defiant than other Native Americans, and the rituals seemed to work its participants into a frenzy. All this was disconcerting to the soldiers and settlers throughout the South and West. Tragedy struck when the Ghost Dance movement reached the Lakota Sioux. Local residents of South Dakota demanded that the Sioux end the ritual of the Ghost Dance. When they were ignored, the United States Army was called for assistance. Fearing aggression, a group of 300 Sioux did leave the reservation. Army regulars believed them to be a hostile force preparing for attack. When the two sides came into contact, the Sioux reluctantly agreed to be tranported to Wounded Knee Creek on Pine Ridge Reservation. A Final Tragedy On the morning of December 29, 1890, the army demanded the surrender of all Sioux weapons. Amid the tension, a shot rang out, possibly from a deaf brave who misunderstood his chief's orders to surrender. The Seventh Cavalry — the reconstructed regiment lost by George Armstrong Custer — opened fire on the Sioux. The local chief, Big Foot, was shot in cold blood as he recuperated from pneumonia in his tent. Others were cut down as they tried to run away. When the smoke cleared almost all of the 300 men, women, and children were dead. Some died instantly, others froze to death in the snow. This massacre marked the last showdown between Native Americans and the United States Army. It was nearly 400 years after Christopher Columbus first contacted the first Americans. The 1890 United States census declared the frontier officially closed.


"Who in the 2005 film ""Alexander"" played Alexander the Great?"

Alexander (2005) Movie Review Review this title! What's the story? Alexander (Colin Farrell) is the son of Philip (Val Kilmer) and Olympias (Angelina Jolie) and at the center of a firestorm of political intrigue and bitter personal feuds. His parents despise each other, and each urges Alexander to be bold and to trust no one. Alexander grows up to be very competitive but also sensitive. He tames the wild horse Bucephalus, gaining his father's approval. But then Philip, who wants to make Olympias less powerful, takes another wife. He is about to name her infant son his successor when he is assassinated, making Alexander the king. Alexander takes his armies on a quest to conquer the known world over eight years and 22,000 miles. Is it any good? QUALITY Alexander the person was great; ALEXANDER the movie is not. It is horrendously bad, a genuine 40-car pile-up of literally epic proportions, a three-way head-on collision of bad writing, bad acting, and bad direction. The one watchable part of the movie are the battle scenes. Writer/director Oliver Stone can stage a battle. The fights with the soldiers of Persia and India are striking and the confrontation between horse- and elephant-riders is exceptional. But the rest of the movie is dreadful, a mish-mash of a clunker script delivered in a mish-mash of accents. It's bad enough when one of the Greek soldiers speaks with the actor's own Scottish burr. It is even worse when Roxane (Rosario Dawson), the wife Alexander chooses from Bactria, uses the kind of faux all-purpose foreign pronunciation usually reserved for native maidens in 1940's B-movies set on tropical islands. She sees him with Hephaestion (Jared Leto) and hisses "You love chhHEEEM!!" The accents may be all over the place, but the Classic Comic-style dialogue is consistently terrible. No one could make these lines sound believable: "You must never confuse your feelings with your duties!" "Your life hangs in the balance!" "You can run to the ends of the earth, you coward, but you will never run far enough!" "We are most alone when we are with the myths." "It was here that Alexander made one of his most mysterious decisions." "They forgive you because you make them proud of themselves!" "What have I done to make you hate me so?" "You're a king -- act like one!" Perhaps most disappointing of all is that there is not one performance with any authenticity or appeal. Even Farrell and Jolie lose all sense of perspective and resort to snorts and eye-rolling histrionics. Families can talk about... Families can talk about Alexander's influences. What did he learn from his father and what did he learn from his mother? Why did he marry Roxane? What was most important to him? What is best remembered about him? Why? Movie details


In which sport do participants use a mawashi?

SUMO EQUIPMENT | USA SUMO SUMO EQUIPMENT SUMO BELTS (Mawashi) We are authorized U.S. representative of the official Japanese sumo equipment supplier. All sumo belts are OFFICIAL thickness and strength, from Japan, and are eligible for use in official tournaments worldwide. These are REAL sumo belts, used throughout Japan in both amateur and professional sumo. All sumo belts come with an illustrated packet of folding and tying instructions. Price quote request * The cost of mawashis fluctuates depending on material prices, Japanese yen exchange rates, and other factors.  Standard Sumo Belt – White: It’s perfect for everyone, for both practice and competition. Extra-thick Sumo Belt – Black: This belt is a little heavier, and is also great for practice and tournaments. SUMO RING (Dohyo) This is compact and easy to assemble. It consists of a thick canvas base, and multiple compressed foam pieces to form the ring. It is easily transportable in two bags. Perfect for all types of sumo events. SUMO SLIP-ON SHORTS These pants are good for group classes, mainly for kids. It’s easy to put on and take off sumo shorts quickly, so big classes can share just a few pairs. These are not approved for actual competition. KIDS (Waist: 26″ – 29″) ADULT -XL (Waist: 40″ – 43″) SUMO ROBES


As at June 2009 who is the first Minister of Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland ministers fly to US in wake of welfare bill crisis - BBC News BBC News Northern Ireland ministers fly to US in wake of welfare bill crisis By Gareth Gordon BBC News NI Political Correspondent 10 March 2015 Close share panel Image caption Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness fly to the US on Tuesday The Northern Ireland first and deputy first ministers fly to the United States later as a new question mark hangs over the Stormont institutions. It follows Monday's decision by Sinn Féin to withdraw its support for the welfare reform bill. The Northern Ireland Assembly is in crisis following the decision. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are expected to fly home on Wednesday night for more talks. Sinn Féin and the Democratic Unionist Party, partners in the executive, have accused each other of bad faith. A £700m Treasury loan to fund a public sector jobs voluntary exit scheme and the devolution of corporation tax powers are now in doubt. A joint visit to Washington next week for a meeting with US President Barack Obama looks in jeopardy. 'Fatally undermined' Of much more concern is the jeopardy facing the institutions. Stormont sources say that with next year's budget perhaps fatally undermined they can stumble on until June, but maybe not much beyond. Moving to block a welfare reform bill, Mr McGuinness, of Sinn Féin, accused the DUP of reneging on commitments on Monday. DUP leader Peter Robinson said that was "dishonourable and ham-fisted". A spokesman for David Cameron said the prime minister found the development "deeply concerning". He said it was "very important" that the Stormont House Agreement, that included a deal on welfare reform, was implemented in full, and that "it must be for the locally elected political leadership to find a way forward, the responsibility is with them". Welfare reform was the issue that threatened the future of power-sharing at Stormont last year. The five main parties reached broad agreement on 23 December on a number of key issues, including welfare. It followed 12 weeks of talks involving the Northern Ireland parties and the British and Irish governments.


"Which Hollywood star wrote the recent book ""Always Looking Up"" about life as a Parkinson sufferer?"

Emma Brockes talks to Michael J Fox about Parkinson's disease | Life and style | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close After he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease , but before he started writing books about optimism, Michael J Fox went through a period of seeing himself as he thought others saw him. "Peculiar," he says, was the overall impression. "Funny looking. [Parkinson's] makes me squirm and it makes my pants ride up so my socks are showing and my shoes fall off and I can't get the food up to my mouth when I want to." Fox had been a movie star for five years when he was diagnosed, and was used to being stared at. But of course this was different. "I hate the way it makes me look," he thought. "That means that I hate me." Seventeen years after diagnosis, and it's still hard for him to predict exactly when his daily meds will kick in. Visitors prepare for a range of possibilities: if the drugs haven't taken effect, he becomes "akinetic", seized by tremors and stiffness. If the medication is working but coincides with a natural surge of the neurotransmitter dopamine, he goes the other way and becomes "dyskinesic", sending him "rocking, dipping, diving". Fox once appeared unmedicated before Congress, to illustrate the terrible effects of the disease, and describes how he looked "as if an invisible bully were harassing me as I read my statement". Today, he is on target and walks into his Manhattan office buff, trim and wearing a blue cashmere sweater, like a well-preserved French exchange student. It's tough to look louche with advanced-stage Parkinson's, but somehow Fox manages it. If you were adolescent or thereabouts when Back To The Future came out in 1985, nothing that has happened to Fox in the years since will have unseated the image of him in that red body warmer, standing in a car park at midnight as the souped-up DeLorean hit 88mph and disappeared back to 1955. The cute little face, the Calvin Klein underpants, the soft sable hair (I was the target audience. Does it show?) - we were so short ourselves, we didn't even notice he was 5ft 4in, or, more incredibly, a 24-year-old playing a 17-year-old. He's 47 now and retains the heightened physical awareness of a tiny male movie star. Doctors told him it might even help with the Parkinson's. Where possible, Fox converts his tics into stock mannerisms: an arm will dock in his hair and smooth it back; a leg will end up balanced on one knee like someone casually repositioning. The effect is of someone with a boyish energy who has had too many Cokes, but even on bad days, says Fox, "I don't care. If I don't get food in my mouth, I'm still happy. If my pants are round my ankles, as long as I don't get arrested for indecent exposure, I'm happy. I'm worried about keeping my hair, not how it's combed." Since he came out as a sufferer of the disease in 1998, and launched an impressive campaign to normalise its symptoms, Fox has become a pin-up for a certain kind of relentless brightness in the face of adversity. As he well knows, his first memoir, Lucky Man, could quite easily have been called Poor Bastard - there is certainly a market for that kind of book. Instead, Fox wrote of how, after seven years of denial and depression, he gradually came to terms with his diagnosis, set up the Michael J Fox Foundation, gave up drinking and started advocating on behalf of what he calls "Parkies". He is at such an advanced stage of acceptance that it can sound like evangelism, another form of denial - he calls the disease a "gift". But then, with the charm that made Lucky Man a bestseller, he adds sardonically, "the gift that keeps on taking". Always Looking Up: The Adventures Of An Incurable Optimist is a follow-up volume, a loose account of his last 10 years. Fox planned it originally as a book-length study of optimism, before deciding he didn't have the necessary journalism skills and returning to memoir. It was written via dictation, as he paced up and down his office and his writing assistant took down his thoughts. He could control a pen sufficiently to correct the manuscript


There are two ski jumps used in Winter Olympic competition, one is 90m what length is the other?

Ski Jumping - AOC Ski Jumping View All Australian Medal Details for this Sport Australia and Olympic Ski Jumping Australia is yet to make an Olympic debut in ski jumping. The closest an Australian has come to competing in the event was with Hal Nerdal in 1960 who took part in the 60m jump as part of the Nordic Combined event.  Olympic History Ski jumping has been on the program of every Winter Games. In Chamonix 1924, the men's Normal Hill (70m) was contested. In Innsbruck in 1964, the Large Hill (90m) was added to the program and in Calgary 1988, a men's team event (90m) was included. From 1994 onwards the scale of the hills changed with the Normal Hill being 90m and the Large Hill being 120m. The team event also used the large 120m hill. Women’s ski jumping will be contested for the first time at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, with one event - the Normal Hill (90m). Since its introduction to the Olympic Games program, the ski jumping competition has been dominated by the Scandinavian countries where ski-jumping originated. Simon Amman from Switzerland however won both of the individual events in 2002 and 2010. Sport Format Ski jumping, with athletes travelling the length of a football field through the air and then landing on the snow, is one of the most spectacular winter sports. It is a tricky blend of nerves, sheer power and a nearly scientific application of basic flight properties. Jumping competitions are decided by a combination of points for distance and style. Points for distance are determined by the length reached in relation to the jump’s critical (K) point. Five judges award each jumper up to 20 points for style. Each competitor jumps twice, with the gold medal going to the jumper with the greatest aggregate points.   Jumpers glide down the in-run in a tucked position and at the end of the jump they launch their body further forward so they appear almost parallel to the ground in flight. They do not have ski poles to assist with acceleration. The skis are held in a ‘V-position’ during the flight, which is proven to be the most aerodynamic position. After about five seconds in the air, skiers land in a telemark position, where one ski is placed in front of the other, knees are bent, the body pressed forward and the movement smooth and precise. A jumper holds this position on the early part of the outrun but relaxes once he crosses the fall line, a marker on the outrun which signals the jump has ended.   Normal Hill Individual - Men and Women The Normal Hill has a K-point between 75 and 99 metres. All athletes participate in a qualification round and 50 athletes advance through to the first round. After the first round the field is reduced to 30 athletes for the final round. From this round the athlete with the highest total score from these two jumps is declared the winner. Large Hill Individual - Men This event is contested on the large hill, which has a K-point larger than 100 metres. Like the individual normal hill there is a qualification round and 50 athletes advance to the first round. In the final round the field is reduced to 30 athletes. There are two jumps (first and final round), and the athlete with the highest total score is declared the winner. Large Hill Team - Men This event is usually contested on the large hill. There are four members on each team, and there are two jumps (first and final round). In the first round all teams start. In the final round the field is reduced to the eight best teams. The team with the highest total score over the eight jumps is declared the winner.


Who is the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland?

BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Baggott appointed new PSNI chief Baggott appointed new PSNI chief Matt Baggott was appointed following a 90-minute interview Matt Baggott has been appointed as chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The chief constable of Leicestershire replaces Sir Hugh Orde, who is leaving the PSNI to become president of the Association of Chief Police Officers. Members of the independent Policing Board scrutiny body had interviewed four candidates for the post, which attracts an annual salary of £183,954. The appointment has been approved by NI Secretary Shaun Woodward. The other candidates were Jon Stoddart, head of Durham police, Paul West of West Mercia Police and Jim Gamble, head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre and the only contender from Northern Ireland. Bernard Hogan-Howe of Merseyside Police withdrew from the shortlist earlier this month. Presentation Each of the four candidates went through a 90-minute interview during which they had to make a presentation on a policing theme. It is extremely important to note the decision, the first appointment of a chief constable by a full representative Policing Board, was unanimous Shaun Woodward The interviewing panel consisted of Policing Board chairman Barry Gilligan, vice-chairman Brian Rea and MLAs Alex Maskey, Dolores Kelly, Ian Paisley Jr and Leslie Cree. Mr Baggott narrowly missed out on becoming head of the West Midlands police earlier this year. Leicestershire Constabulary chief since 2002, he is a strong advocate of the type of community-style policing favoured by the Policing Board. Mr Baggott spent the first 20 years of his career in the Metropolitan Police where he focused on inner city crime, and headed the police team assisting the Stephen Lawrence Public Inquiry. In 1998, he became assistant chief constable in the West Midlands and was promoted to deputy chief constable in 2001. Sir Hugh Orde is leaving the PSNI after seven years in charge He worked with former PSNI Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan on the National Review of Policing. He is president of the Christian Police Association and vice-president of the National Association of Police Chaplains. Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward said he was "happy to approve the appointment". "It is extremely important to note the decision, the first appointment of a chief constable by a full representative Policing Board, was unanimous and I have no doubt that having the full support of the board will give the new chief constable a strong platform from which to build on Sir Hugh's success," Mr Woodward said. The DUP congratulated Mr Baggott on his appointment, adding: "We have already assured the incoming chief constable that any deal to devolve policing powers to Stormont can only be considered when a suitable financial package is in place to support policing in the province." Bookmark with:


Which Gloucestershire town sits on the confluence of the Severn and Warwickshire Avon?

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett ( see one of my blogs about Cheltenham ) Guided Walks around Gloucester: From its early days as a fortified Roman town called Glevum, situated on the banks of the River Severn, Gloucester has played a prominant role in English history ever since. It was from Gloucester in 1086 that William the Conqueror ordered a huge survey of his newly conquered country which was recorded in the Domesday Book. The glory of the city though, is its Cathedral with its impressive architecture and famous east window; but where do you put the body of a murdered king? Which King of England had his coronation in Gloucester? Lets look at the chapels, tombs, crypt and plaques to discover some amazing stories from Gloucester�s past. Delving into popular fiction, the famous Harry Potter caught the Hogwarts Express train from platform 9� at Kings Cross Station. He arrived at Hogwarts School for lessons in magic, witchcraft and wizardry and got into The Chamber of Secrets and also found the Philosopher�s stone. We will see if we can discover places where Harry, Ron and Hermione had their adventures. The impressive buildings around Gloucester�s fine cathedral include College Court and the Beatrix Potter Shop. Hear about a local story which inspired the writing of �The Tailor of Gloucester.� No visit to Gloucester is complete however, without a visit to its historic docks and a visit to The National Waterways museum. ( See one of my blogs about Gloucester ) Guided walks around Tewkesbury: One of the finest medieval towns in England, Tewkesbury, with its glorious abbey church, its half timbered buildings and narrow alleys, sits at the confluence of the rivers Severn and Avon. But what terrible event occured on an area known as Bloody Meadow? Where is the Ancient Grudge? Let�s wander through the alleyways and alongside the river to discover more about this intriguing place. Guided Walks around Cirencester Considered to be the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester was in Roman times, the second largest town in Britain after London. The town�s Corinium Museum has one of the largest and most important collections of Roman objects in the country. During the Middle Ages Cirencester became a very important wool market for the Cotswolds but the cloth trade declined during the Industrial Revolution and since then the town has developed as an agricultural centre. The magnificent parish church of St John the Baptist was originally Norman but as a result of many additions during the 14th and 15th centuries by rich local merchants it is now regarded as one of the finest perpendicular churches in England. But who paid for the building of the church tower and why were their severed heads sent to a grateful King? Guided Walks round Chipping Campden The name �Chipping� is an Old English word for market or trading place. From the 14th century Chipping Campden was a wool town where merchants bought fleeces to the 14th century Woolstaplers Hall for export mainly to Italy and Flanders for huge profits. The wealth of the town is reflected in its buildings, over a hundred are listed which means that they are of great historical and architectural importance. The church of St James is an imposing church, one of the finest �wool� churches in the Cotswolds with a fine west tower. It was built mainly in the 15th century. It contains many impressive tombs and monuments. Above the town is Dover�s Hill where on a clear day there are marvellous views over the Vale of Evesham. Hear about the �Cotswold Olimpicks� and the bizarre rural sport of shin kicking and learn about The Campden Wonder. The Cotswolds  Is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, It is a range of hills in west-central England, sometimes called the �Heart of England�, an area which is 25 miles (40km) across and 90 miles (145km) long. It is excellent walking country criss-crossed by many ancient footpaths.   The Cotswold Way walk: Is now a National Trail just over 100 miles in length. It lies between the Cotswold town of Chipping Campden and the Georgian town of Bath. Along its pathwa


What name is given to the stomach lining of various domesticated animals prepared and used for food?

What does tripe mean? the entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; -- generally used in the plural Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Tripe Tripe is a type of edible offal from the stomachs of various farm animals. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Tripe trīp, n. entrails: parts of the compound stomach of a ruminant, esp. of sheep or horned cattle, prepared as food—the parts used being the paunch or rumen (yielding plain tripe), and the smaller reticulum (yielding honeycomb tripe).—ns. Tripe′man, one who prepares tripe or who hawks it about; Trī′pery, a place for the preparation or sale of tripe.—Tripe de Roche, a name originally given to various species of lichens of the genera Gyrophora and Umbilicaria, nutritious though bitter, nauseous, and purgative. [Celt.; Ir., triopas, W. tripa.] Numerology The numerical value of tripe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2 Pythagorean Numerology


Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2009?

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 Results Eurovision Song Contest 2009 Results Page For all those people who are interested in the Eurovision Song Contest, here are the results for 2009. Links to other Pages. More Links at bottom of page. The venue for 2009 is the Olympiyski Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia Due to political voting over the past years, the voting was done differently this year. The viewer takes 50% of the vote the jury in each country have the other 50%. The presenters were Natalya Vodyanova and Andrey Malakhov for the semi final and Alsou and Ivan Urgant for the final The semi final 1 was broadcast on Tuesday 12 May 2009, 2 hours long. The semi final 2 was broadcast on Thursday 14 May 2009, 2 hours long. The final was broadcast on Saturday 16 May 2009, 3 hours 15 minutes long. THE WINNER IS NORWAY WITH 387 POINTS The highest points ever First Results appeared here at 00:05 UK on Sunday 17 May 2009. Congratulation to Norway who is the winner of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest 2nd : Iceland 3rd : Azerbaijan Iceland won the semi final 1, Turkey  finished in 2nd place, Bosnia and Herzegovina finished in 3rd place. Norway won the semi finals 2, Azerbaijan finished in 2nd place, Estonia in 3rd place. Please click here for full 2009 details! (Pre Eurovision Night). This detail pages was this page until 16 May 2009 Results of the contest is found later on this page. Don't click away. (*) Indicate the number of times that a country was awarded 12 points. This table is interactive! To sort a column, just click on any of the column heading. Click again for reverse sort. Finalist Order. Also included on the right hand side of the table, the Jury Only scores (Without televoting) and final finishing position Position


In which US State did the Gunfight at the OK Corral take place?

O.K. Corral: A Gunfight Shrouded in Mystery By Casey Tefertiller and Jeff Morey Cowboy Billy Clanton still lay dying, his face contorted with pain, when the press began the difficult task of piecing together the details of an October 1881 street battle in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. In later years it would become known as the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Richard Rule, veteran city editor of the Tombstone Nugget, helped carry Clanton into the house where the young man would pass into history, then returned to the streets to go to work. With the canny eye of an experienced newsman, Rule began collecting the details of the gunfight, interviewing witnesses and trying to get a handle on what transpired during that fateful half minute and what led up to the battle. It would be a model of frontier journalism and vital to future understanding of perhaps the most debated event of the American frontier. The saga of the O.K. Corral has been told repeatedly and from many perspectives, often with fictional intrusions and biased analysis. Now, for the first time in 120 years, we may have an authentic understanding of the events that led to the gunfight and what actually occurred in the streets of Tombstone — with a great deal of help from Richard Rule. Read More in Wild West Magazine Subscribe online and save nearly 40%!!! Through the tense summer of 1881, emotions had grown explosive. Bands of rustlers roamed the backcountry, stealing cattle mostly in Mexico or from Mexican ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico territories and then selling them to apparently legitimate ranchers for resale. The Clanton and McLaury families owned ranches reputed to be headquarters for receiving stolen cattle. This great cattle scam drew little ire from an American population more interested in acquiring wealth in the rich new mining areas than investigating international relations. In addition, Mexico had assessed high taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and smugglers came to southern Arizona Territory to purchase the goods cheaply for resale south of the border. The cash- and jewel-laden smugglers provided an easy target for American bandits. As that fateful year of 1881 progressed, the situation changed. The Mexican government dropped taxes on alcohol and tobacco and then lodged numerous protests with federal and territorial officials to try to stop the outlawry against Mexican citizens. Territorial Governor John C. Frémont, the old pathfinder and the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856, suggested in February that the territorial Legislature fund a state militia to ride against the outlaws and stop the rustling. Legislators hooted down the visionary plan. The Mexican government built a series of forts along the border and began to fight back against the American outlaws. American rustlers George Turner and Alfred McAllister were killed in Mexico during a raid on May 13. Back on the U.S. side of the border, citizens also began to grow agitated over outlawry, particularly because of what happened on March 15. Three robbers that day attempted to intercept a stagecoach traveling from Tombstone to Benson, Arizona Territory. Driver Eli ‘Budd’ Philpot and passenger Peter Roerig were killed. Jim Crane, William Leonard and Harry Head were identified as the robbers. With Frémont’s militia plan discarded, there was little to counter the rustling and other crimes that gripped southern Arizona Territory. Cochise County Sheriff John Behan and his deputies were charged with battling the rustlers, who became known as the ‘Cowboys.’ But Behan was at best ineffective and at worst crooked. His deputy Billy Breakenridge would tell how he deputized Cowboy leader ‘Curly Bill’ Brocius (or ‘Curley Bill’ Brocious) and used him to help collect taxes. And Wells, Fargo detective James Hume was quoted as saying, ‘Even the sheriff of the county?is in with the cowboys and he has got to be or his life would not be worth a farthing.’ The federal government was represented by U.S. Deputy Marshals Virgil Earp and Leslie Blackburn, with Earp in charge of most of the fieldwork, bac


Salome | stepdaughter of Herod Antipas | Britannica.com stepdaughter of Herod Antipas John Hyrcanus I Salome, (flourished 1st century ad), according to the Jewish historian Josephus, the daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter of Herod Antipas , tetrarch (ruler appointed by Rome) of Galilee , a region in Palestine. In Biblical literature she is remembered as the immediate agent in the execution of John the Baptist . Josephus states that she was twice married, first to the tetrarch Philip (a half brother of her father, Herod , and a son of Herod I the Great) and then to Aristobulus (son of Herod of Chalcis). She is not to be confused with Salome, sister of Herod I the Great. Salome presenting the head of John the Baptist to her mother, Herodias, bronze relief panel by … MM According to the Gospels of Mark (6:14–29) and Matthew (14:1–12), Herod Antipas had imprisoned John the Baptist for condemning his marriage to Herodias, the divorced wife of his half brother Herod Philip (the marriage violated Mosaic Law), but Herod was afraid to have the popular prophet killed. Nevertheless, when Salome danced before Herod and his guests at a festival, he promised to give her whatever she asked. Prompted by her mother, Herodias, who was infuriated by John’s condemnation of her marriage, the girl demanded the head of John the Baptist on a platter, and the unwilling Herod was forced by his oath to have John beheaded. Salome took the platter with John’s head and gave it to her mother. This story proved popular in Christian art from an early period and became especially popular during the Renaissance, exemplified by the work of the painter Masolino da Panicale . Salome has also been strikingly portrayed by the 19th-century artists Gustave Moreau and Aubrey Beardsley . Oscar Wilde’s one-act play Salomé (published in 1893, first performed in 1896) was translated by Hedwig Lachmann as the libretto for Richard Strauss’s one-act opera of the same name (first produced in 1905), in which Herod is portrayed as lusting after Salome, while Salome, in her turn, desires John the Baptist; she finally satisfies her corrupt wishes by kissing the lips of the severed head of John, who had spurned her. Hence, Salome has become an erotic symbol in art, and it is likely that it is her provocative “Dance of the Seven Veils” in the Strauss opera that most people connect with her name, although no such dance is mentioned in the Bible. Learn More in these related articles:


Which musical is based on the play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder?

The Matchmaker | Thornton Wilder Society Premiered: New York City, New York, August 12, 1955 Type: Full-length Play Wilder’s uproarious farce about love and money, stars the irrepressible busybody, Dolly Gallagher Levi, who inspired the Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly! Through Dolly’s subtle machinations, several unlikely couples come together to find happiness in 19th-century New York. Overview by Stephen Rojcewicz, MD Plot Summary The play, set in the 1880s, opens at the home of Horace Vandergelder (from the German das Geld, “money”), located above his successful hay, feed and provision store in Yonkers, New York. A widower, and immensely proud of being a half-millionaire, Horace is preparing for a trip to New York City. Having rejected the suit of an artist, Ambrose Kemper, who wants to marry his niece, Ermengarde, Horace has decided to send his niece away to frustrate any wedding plans. After Vandergelder leaves, Dolly Levi, a friend of his late wife, and utilized by Horace as a marriage-broker, enters. Dolly is sympathetic to the niece’s romance, and agrees to help Ermengarde and Ambrose. When Vandergelder returns, he tells Mrs. Levi that he now plans to marry the New York milliner Irene Molloy. In a scene incorporated almost word-for-word from Molière’s The Miser (L’Avare), Dolly convinces him that she has found him a perfect wife (purely imaginary), with the result that he agrees to delay his marriage proposal to Mrs. Molloy. Cornelius Hackl, the chief store clerk, and Barnaby Tucker, another clerk, decide to take advantage of Vandergelder’s absence by themselves going for an adventure in New York. Act Two begins with Irene Molloy explaining to her assistant, Minnie Fay, that she will accept Horace’s proposal, although she does not love him, so that she can leave the hat business. Walking in the neighborhood, Cornelius and Barnaby suddenly see Horace and Dolly, and dash into the hat shop to hide. In a farcical scene, Horace discovers the presence of the hidden men, and, scandalized, tells Irene that he is ending their relationship. Cornelius falls in love with Irene. Since Dolly has said that the clerk is really a wealthy socialite, Irene insists that Cornelius and Barnaby take her and Minnie to dinner at the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. In the Third Act, Horace arrives at the same restaurant, followed by Dolly with Horace’s niece, Ermengarde, and her boyfriend, Ambrose. Having noticed them, Horace arranges for a cab driver to intercept the young couple when they leave the restaurant and take them to the home of Flora, his relative. Irene, Minnie, Barnaby and Cornelius then enter, and are seated at a table next to Horace and Dolly, separated only by a screen. Irene orders expensive food and champagne, causing Cornelius to fret about paying the bill. Horace has accidentally dropped his wallet, which his servant finds and mistakenly gives to Cornelius. Although the clerk eventually tells Irene that he is not rich, Irene is supportive and tells him that they should just have a good time. Dolly tells Horace that his prospective bride has eloped with someone else. In a scene emphasizing eating and enjoyment, Dolly states that she herself would never marry Horace, thus planting the idea in his head. Cornelius and Barnaby, having discovered Horace’s presence, try to escape by disguising themselves with women’s coats and veils. Horace, however, recognizes and fires them. Ermengarde enters and faints, and is carried out by Ambrose. Dolly summarizes Horace’s losses, and broaches more directly the subject of marriage. In the final act, all the characters arrive at the home of Flora van Huysen, Horace’s relative. Flora misidentifies the romantic couples, believing, for example, that Barnaby (dressed as a woman) is Horace’s niece, and that the real Ermengarde and Ambrose are somebody else, so that the farcical situation becomes even more chaotic. Eventually, true identities are revealed, and Flora persuades Horace to let his niece marry Ambrose. In a grand soliloquy, Dolly addresses her departed husband on her wish to rejoin t


Who composed the opera Dido and Aeneas which was the first performed in London in 1689?

Dido and Aeneas Photos and Synopsis Henry Purcell Synopsis/plot Following is a synopsis of Dido and Aeneas (Dido         and Æneas). Photos are from the scene production         staged by BASOTI in San Francisco, CA during the summer of 2000. Belinda,         The Queen Dido's sister, was sung by Elizabeth         Harmetz . Not only is Dido and Aeneas England's oldest opera       it is the only true Opera that Henry Purcell composed. The rest of       his baroque operatic work are considered "semi-operas" in       that the drama is predominately conveyed by spoken dialogue. It further       distinguishes itself from other operas in the baroque time period       in that a major character dies at the end. Dido and Aeneas is an       adaptation of a portion of Virgil's Aeneid. In Purcell's Dido and       Aeneas, witches are substituted for the Aeneids gods. The Opera is       thought to have been a celebration to mark the coronation of protestant       monarchs William and Mary, as they are represented in the allegorical       prologue as Phœbus and Venus. Dido and Aeneas was first performed at an all girls       boarding-school in 1689. A copy of the libretto survives at the Royal       Academy of Music in London. The two surviving scores date from half       a century later and are considered incomplete. The end of the Grove       scene is missing as demonstrated by the it ending in the dominant       key of A instead of returning to the original Key of D. This may       have been a Chorus or dance movement as there seems no loss of story       and Josias Priest the finishing schools headmaster, was a dance master.       French opera-ballet tradition proscribes that each section ends with       a set piece of dance. Since the original production was most likely       an all-woman cast the tenor and bass parts in the chorus where probably       added later. The most famous musical pieces are "Ah! Belinda" and       Dido's lament (When I am laid in earth). Composer: Henry Purcell Set in Carthage at the court of Queen Dido, in mythical       time period. Scene I, Dido's Palace Dido, Queen of Carthage, is brooding in her palace.       Belinda suggests her brooding may be due to her love for the Trojan       prince Aeneas. Belinda intimates that Aeneas already loves her. Belinda       suggests that a union between them both would bring Dido the happiness       she deserves and will glorify Carthage. Scene II, Dido's Palace Aeneas, who has just arrived in Carthage after fleeing       from Troy following defeat in the Trojan War, enters       and proclaims his devotion for Dido. Dido accepts his love and the       courtiers celebrate. Scene III, The Witches' cave A sorceress with the aid of some witches conspire for       Aeneas' departure, Dido's ruination and the destruction of Carthage.       Meanwhile, the lovers are embarked upon a hunt as a symbol of courtship. Scene IV, The Grove As the hunting party pauses Belinda, and an accompanying       woman, sing of the locations delight. Thunder is heard in the distance.       The witches have conjured a storm to bring an end to the lovers hunting       party. Dido, who has fully given her love to Aeneas returns safely       to the palace. In the storm, the spirit of the sorceress appears       before Aeneas, disguised as Mercury and reminds him he must leave       and continue his quest as he is fated to be the founder of a new       Troy and the Roman Empire. Aeneas laments his fate. Scene V, Harbor Aeneas' men are driven to their ships by the witches       and the sailors jovially make ready to leave. The Sorceress and the       witches dance to their success. Scene VI, Dido's death Dido fears that Aeneas will abandon her. Aeneas, torn,       seeks to defy the gods and stay. Dido is angered and fo


"The first number 1 of the 1960s was called ""Starry Eyed"", who sang it?"

Michael Holliday "Starry Eyed" Live 1960 - YouTube Michael Holliday "Starry Eyed" Live 1960 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 1, 2008 Glen Mason introduces Michael Holliday singing his number 1 hit single called Starry Eyed. This single was he first number 1 of the 1960's hit parade. Michael's second number 1 single. Category


In the Bible who was the father of David?

Matthew 1:6-18 NIV - and Jesse the father of King David. - Bible Gateway Matthew 1:6-18New International Version (NIV) 6 and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife, 7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa, 8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram, Jehoram the father of Uzziah, 9 Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah[ a ] and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. 12 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 Zerubbabel the father of Abihud, Abihud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Akim, Akim the father of Elihud, 15 Elihud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah. Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[ b ]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Footnotes: