Who directed the films Mississippi Burning, Evita and Angela's Ashes?

Alan Parker - IMDb IMDb Director | Writer | Soundtrack Prior to moving into film, Alan was noted as one of London's most talented advertising copywriters. He worked for the Collet Dickinson Pearce (CDP) ad agency in the 1960's and early 1970's, and began directing his own tvc scripts in their basement. Formed a partnership with David Puttnam as his producer (Puttnam had been a photographers' agent), ... See full bio » Born: a list of 35 people created 03 Mar 2011 a list of 41 people created 04 Apr 2011 a list of 33 people created 08 Nov 2011 a list of 43 people created 11 Dec 2013 a list of 29 people created 3 weeks ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Alan Parker's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    21 wins & 28 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  1971 S.W.A.L.K. (original story and screenplay) Hide  Soundtrack (5 credits)  1996 Evita (producer: "A Cinema in Buenos Aires, 26 July 1952", "Requiem for Evita", "Oh, What a Circus", "On This Night of a Thousand Stars", "Eva and Magaldi", "Eva Beware of the City", "Buenos Aires", "Another Suitcase in Another Hall", "Goodnight and Thank You", "The Lady's Got Potential", "Charity Concert", "The Art of the Possibles", "I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You", "Hello and Goodbye", "Peron's Latest Flame", "A New Argentina", "On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada 1", "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina", "On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada 2", "High Flying, Adored", "Rainbow High", "Rainbow Tour", "The Actress Hasn't Learned the Lines (You'd Like to Hear)", "And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)", "Partido Feminista", "She Is a Diamond", "Santa Evita", "Waltz for Eva and Che", "Your Little Body's Slowly Breaking Down", "You Must Love Me", "Eva's Final Broadcast", "Latin Chant", "Lament", "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" (end title version) - uncredited)  1994 The Road to Wellville (lyrics: "Where The Spirits Soar")  1990 Come See the Paradise (lyrics: "Jack's Theatre Song") / (writer: "Kawamura Family Theme")


Boomslang | definition of boomslang by Medical dictionary Boomslang | definition of boomslang by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/boomslang Related to boomslang: black mamba boomslang A venomous colubrid snake native to sub-Saharan African, which is arboreal, diurnal and measures up to 160 cm. Only a handful of fatal human envenomations have been documented. Importance The venom is slow acting and contains a haemotoxin and anticoagulant. In addition to haemorrhage, the venom causes headache, nausea, sleepiness and confusion. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Write what you mean clearly and correctly. References in periodicals archive ? Attacked: Garrick recovers in hospital after being bitten by a Boomslang snake in South Africa in 2003; Deadly: Snakes were in this box found near the car; Last sighting: The Doubletree Hotel; Venom: Snake bite killed Scot Garrick; Affair: Porn star Jet; Death scene: Wales was found dead inside this hired 4x4 POISON PAST OF SNAKEBITE SCOT; Wales's African ordeal But this week he unveiled new band The Healers on Bangin' On, the introductory single to debut album Boomslang which follows on Monday week, with Kula Shaker old boy Alonza Bevan (bass) and Zak 'son of' Starkey (drums) completing a trio who, says Marr, "tried to get into what was best about us as individuals. PFO AB: PFO releases new safety app for Android phones with unique Pull Plug function Monovalent antivenom can be used against the venom of the boomslang (Dispholidus typus) Management of common animal bites in the emergency centre: the most common animal bites to present in emergencies are dog and snake bites 4 The snakes responsible for severe bites in the study region include: forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), M'Fezi or Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica), Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis), green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps), boomslang (Dispholidus typus), vine snake (Thelotornis capensis), puff adder (Bitis Arietans) and Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica).


Which was the first place to host the Winter Olympics, twice?

Winter Olympic Games | Olympics Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Speed skating The Winter Olympic Games is a sporting event which occurs every four years. The first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix , France , in 1924. The original sports were alpine and cross-country skiing , figure skating , ice hockey , Nordic combined , ski jumping and speed skating . The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were interrupted by World War II. The Olympics resumed in 1948 and were celebrated every four years. The Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years until 1992 , after a 1986 decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on separate four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years. Because of the change, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 were in 1994 . The Winter Games have evolved since their inception. Sports have been added and some of them, such as luge , short track speed skating and freestyle skiing , have earned a permanent spot on the Olympic programme. Others, such as speed skiing , bandy and skijoring , were demonstration sports but never incorporated as Olympic sports. The rise of television as a global medium for communication enhanced the profile of the Games. It created an income stream, via the sale of broadcast rights and advertising, which has become lucrative for the IOC. This allowed outside interests, such as television companies and corporate sponsors, to exert influence. The IOC has had to address several criticisms, internal scandals, the use of performance enhancing drugs by Winter Olympians, as well as a political boycott of the Winter Olympics. Nations have used the Winter Games to showcase the claimed superiority of their political systems. The Winter Olympics have been hosted on three continents, but never in a country in the southern hemisphere. The United States has hosted the Games four times; France has been the host three times; Austria, Canada, Italy, Japan, Norway and Switzerland have hosted the Games twice. In 2014 Sochi will be the first Russian city to host the Winter Olympics. The IOC has selected Pyeongchang , South Korea , to host the 2018 Winter Olympics . 12 countries - Austria , Canada , Finland , France , Great Britain , Hungary , Italy , Norway , Poland , Sweden , Switzerland and the United States have attended every Winter Olympic games. Six of those (Austria, Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the United States) have earned medals at every Winter Olympic Games, and only one - the United States - has earned gold at each game. Contents Edit The first international multi-sport event for winter sports was the Nordic Games held in Sweden in 1901. Originally organised by General Viktor Gustaf Balck , the Nordic Games were held again in 1903 and 1905 and then every fourth year thereafter until 1926. [1] Balck was a charter member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and a close friend of Olympic Games founder Pierre de Coubertin . He attempted to have winter sports, specifically figure skating , added to the Olympic programme but was unsuccessful until the 1908 Summer Olympics in London , United Kingdom. [1] Four figure skating events were contested and at which Ulrich Salchow (10-time world champion) and Madge Syers won the individual titles. [2] [3] Three years later Italian count Eugenio Brunetta d'Usseaux proposed that the IOC stage a week of winter sports included as part of the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm , Sweden. The organisers opposed this idea because they desired to protect the integrity of the Nordic Games and were concerned about a lack of facilities for winter sports. [4] [5] [6] The idea was resurrected for the 1916 Games , which were to be held in Berlin , Germany. A winter sports week with speed skating , figure skating, ice hockey and Nordic skiing was planned, but the 1916 Olympics was cancelled after the outbreak of World War I . [5] The first Olympics after the war were held in Antwerp , Belgium and featured figure skating an


What is the capitaI of the Yukon Territory?

Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information Overview Things to do Hotels Tips & Articles History There’s evidence that humans were eating animals in the Yukon some 15, 000 to 30, 000 years ago, depending on your carbon-dating method of choice. However, it’s widely agreed that these people were descended from those who crossed over today’s Siberia while the land bridge was in place. There’s little recorded history otherwise, although it’s known that a volcanic eruption in AD 800 covered much of the southern Yukon in ash. Similarities to the Athapaskan people of the southwest US have suggested that these groups may have left the Yukon after the volcano ruined hunting and fishing. In the 1840s Robert Campbell, a Hudson’s Bay Company explorer, was the first European to travel the district. Fur traders, prospectors, whalers and missionaries all followed. In 1870 the region became part of the Northwest Territories (NWT). But it was in 1896 when the Yukon literally hit the map after gold was found in a tributary of the Klondike River near what was to become Dawson City . The ensuing gold rush attracted upwards of 40, 000 hopefuls from around the world. Towns sprouted overnight to support the numerous wealth-seekers, who were quite unprepared for the ensuing depravities. In 1898 the Yukon became a separate territory, with Dawson City as its capital. Building the Alaska Hwy (Hwy 1) in 1942 opened up the territory to development. In 1953 Whitehorse became the capital, because it had the railway and the highway. Mining continues to be the main industry, followed by tourism. More History


In which US town or city is the United States Air Force Academy located?

Colorado State Facts - 50States.com Connecticut Colorado Facts and Trivia "Beulah red" is the name of the red marble that gives the Colorado State Capitol its distinctive splendor. Cutting, polishing, and installing the marble in the Capitol took six years, from 1894 to 1900. All of the "Beulah red" marble in the world went into the Capitol. It cannot be replaced, at any price. Colorado is the only state in history, to turn down the Olympics. In 1976 the Winter Olympics were planned to be held in Denver. 62% of all state Voters choose at almost the last minute not to host the Olympics, because of the cost, pollution and population boom it would have on the State Of Colorado, and the City of Denver. The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs. The world's largest flat-top mountain is in Grand Mesa. In Fruita, the town folk celebrate 'Mike the Headless Chicken Day'. Seems that a farmer named L.A. Olsen cut off Mike's head on September 10, 1945 in anticipation of a chicken dinner - and Mike lived for another 4 years without a head. The LoDo region of Denver stands for Lower Downtown. Denver, lays claim to the invention of the cheeseburger. The trademark for the name Cheeseburger was awarded in 1935 to Louis Ballast. The highest paved road in North America is the Road to Mt. Evans off of I-70 from Idaho Springs. The Road climbs up to 14,258 Ft. above sea level. Colorado means �colored red� and is known as the �Centennial State.� The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad continues to provide year round train service operating a historical train with rolling stock indigenous to the line. The line was constructed primarily to haul mine ores, both gold and silver, from the San Juan Mountains. The United States federal government owns more than 1/3 of the land in Colorado. Colorado contains 75% of the land area of the U.S. with an altitude over 10,000 feet. Colorado has 222 state wildlife areas. Colfax Avenue in Denver is the longest continuous street in America. The 13th step of the state capital building in Denver is exactly 1 mile high above sea level. The Dwight Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel between Clear Creek & Summit counties is the highest auto tunnel in the world. Bored at an elevation of 11,000 feet under the Continental Divide it is 8,960 feet long and the average daily traffic exceeds 26,000 vehicles. Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States at 10,430 feet elevation. Because there was lots of "silver" named towns at the time, the founding fathers suggested Leadville. Katherine Lee Bates wrote �America the Beautiful� after being inspired by the view from Pikes Peak. Hundreds of thousands of valentines are re-mailed each year from Loveland. Fountain, has the distinction of being the United States' millennium city because it best symbolizes the overall composition of America. Fountain is the most accurate representation of the American "melting pot." Fountain was chosen after a Queens College sociologist crunched Census Bureau statistics in an effort to find the one city in the country that best represented the population make-up of the United States. Pueblo is the only city in America with four living recipients of the Medal of Honor. The tallest building in Colorado is the Republic Plaza at 57 stories high, in Denver. Every year Denver host the worlds largest Rodeo, the Western Stock show. Denver has the largest city park system in the nation with 205 parks in City limits and 20,000 Acres of parks in the nearby mountains. Dove Creek is the "Pinto Bean" capital of the world. The tallest sand dune in America is in Great Sand Dunes National Monument outside of Alamosa. This bizarre 46,000-acre landscape of 700-foot sand peaks was the creation of ocean waters and wind more than one million years ago. The World's First Rodeo was held on July 4th, 1869 in Deer Trail. Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike explored the southwest portion of the Louisiana Territory in 1806 and though he never climbed the peak that bears his name, he did publish a report that attracted a lot of inter


Which Scottish Stadium hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1970 and 1986?

Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland Meadowbank Stadium Edinburgh, Sport Facility, Redevelopment News, Photos Meadowbank Stadium : Edinburgh Sports Arena Scottish Sports Centre Faces Demolition – Meadowbank Sports Centre Address: 139-143 London Road, Edinburgh Phone: 0131 661 5351 Architects: Edinburgh City Council Meadowbank Stadium Redevelopment News 11 Dec 2013 – The City of Edinburgh Council is considering selling off some of the land around Meadowbank Stadium to fund a redevelopment of the site. Three options are being debated next week, all would require multi-million pound loans. Meadowbank stadium hosted events at the Commonwealth Games of 1970 and 1986 but now the multi-sports facilities are in a state of disrepair. Councillors have three options before them to save the site which represent three different proposals for facilities and levels of investment. They have been drawn up by a multi-disciplinary project team appointed by the council, including Deloitte, Edinburgh-based architects Reiach & Hall and The Sports Consultancy along with key partners, sportscotland and Edinburgh Leisure. National governing bodies of sport and the clubs using Meadowbank were consulted as part of the stakeholder engagement. photo © Adrian Welch The outdoor athletics running track will remain but will most likely have greatly reduced spectator seating. The velodrome is set to be scrapped with cycling facilities moved elsewhere. All options involve selling off land for housing to help fund the redevelopment but even the cheapest option will mean the council needs to borrow more than £17m to invest in the revived facilities which are planned to open in 2017. Core facilities, those within all three options, include a ten-court sports hall with seating for 2,500, a five-court sports hall with bleacher seating for 650, a full-sized 3G training pitch for football and rugby, an outdoor athletics track with a central grass pitch and seating for 500. Also identified as core facilities for Meadowbank are a gymnastics and trampolining hall, four studio spaces and a combat studio for dojo/boxing. The study also identified a list of facilities that were considered optional but not essential. These include a 10,000 capacity community stadium, four indoor tennis courts, an indoor 200m velodrome, an indoor five-a-side football pitch among others. The three options being considered are as follows: Option 1 – This would provide the core facilities identified. It would be effectively the minimum level of provision required. This option is estimated to cost £35.1m. Option 2 – This is an extension of Option 1 and has an increased focus on meeting the needs of pitch sports, particularly football and rugby. This option would include full size 3G pitch (rather than a grass pitch) inside the athletics track and would also included an expanded indoor 3G pitch which would be capable of accommodating three five-a-side pitches. This option is estimated to cost £41m. Option 3 – This is the maximum option and is significantly larger than Options 1 and 2, containing a range of higher level sports facilities. The main difference between this and the other options is the addition of a 10,000 capacity community stadium (including a 3G pitch) for football and rugby, a larger indoor athletics training facility, a four court indoor tennis centre and a 200m indoor velodrome. This option is estimated to cost £85.2m. The report notes that it would be difficult to secure this level of funding in the current economic climate. Save Meadowbank : www.savemeadowbank.org Edinburgh Velodrome News 12 Sep 2012 – Sir Chris Hoy has called on city officials to preserve the future of a creaking velodrome which set him on the path to becoming Britain’s greatest ever Olympian, reports the Edinburgh Evening News. The six-time gold medallist told how the cycle track at Meadowbank Stadium had been a cornerstone of his later success and appealed for greater investment in the facility. And he said Edinburgh’s reputation as “one of the great track ci


Who was King of England in the year 1400?

Richard II, King of England (1367-1400) Search   RICHARD II, King of England, younger son of Edward the Black Prince by Joan "the Fair Maid of Kent," was born at Bordeaux on the 6th of January 1367. He was brought to England in 1371, and after his father's death was, on the petition of the Commons in parliament, created Prince of Wales on the 10th of November 1376. When Edward III died, on the 21st of June 1377, Richard became king. Popular opinion had credited John of Gaunt with designs on the throne. This was not justified; nevertheless, the rivalry of the boyking's uncles added another to the troubles due to the war, the Black Death and the prospect of a long minority. At first the government was conducted by a council appointed by parliament. The council was honest, but the difficulties of the situation were too great. The ill-considered poll-tax of 1381 was the occasion, though not the real cause, of the Peasants' Revolt in that year. The ministers were quite unequal to the crisis, and when Wat Tyler and his followers got possession of London, it was Richard who showed a precocious tact and confidence in handling it. It was the boyking who met and temporized with the rebels on the 13th of June at Mile End, and again next day at Smithfield; and he who, with courageous presence of mind, saved the situation when Tyler was killed, by calling on them to take him for their leader. From this time Richard began to assert himself. His chief ministers, appointed by parliament in 1382, were the Earl of Arundel and Michael de la Pole . Arundel Richard disliked, and dismissed next year, when he began his personal government. Pole, whom he retained as Chancellor and made Earl of Suffolk, was a well-chosen adviser. But others, and especially his youthful favourite Robert de Vere , promoted by unheard-of honour to be Marquess of Dublin and Duke of Ireland, were less worthy. Further, Richard made his own position difficult by lavish extravagance and unseemly outbursts of temper. He chafed under the restraint of his relatives, and therefore encouraged John of Gaunt in his Spanish enterprise. This gave the less scrupulous Thomas of Gloucester his opportunity. Gloucester, supported by Arundel, attacked his nephew's ministers in the parliament of 1386, and by open hints at deposition forced Richard to submit to a council of control. When Richard, with the aid of his friends and by the advice of subservient judges, planned a reversal of the parliament, Gloucester, at the head of the so-called Lords Appellant , anticipated him. Richard had been premature and ill-advised. Gloucester had the advantage of posing as the head of the constitutional party. The king's friends were driven into exile or executed, and he himself forced to submit to the loss of all real power (May 1388). Richard changed his methods, and when the lords appellant had lost credit, asserted himself constitutionally by dismissing Gloucester's supporters from office, and appointing in their place well-approved men like William of Wykeham. In the next parliament of 1390 the king showed himself ready to meet and conciliate his subjects. The simultaneous return of John of Gaunt from Spain put a check on Gloucester's ambition. For seven years Richard ruled constitutionally and on the whole well. The opposition was quiescent except for two outbreaks by Arundel: the first was a violent attack on John of Gaunt, which rather strengthened Richard's position; the second was a wanton insult to the king at the funeral of his queen. In January 1383 Richard had married Anne of Bohemia (1366-1394), daughter of the emperor Charles IV. The marriage, though childless, was happy; had Anne lived or borne a son the course of events might have been different. Her death on the 7th of June 1394 was a great shock to Richard, and incidentally had important consequences. Richard sought distraction by an expedition to Ireland, the first visit of an English king for more than two centuries. In his policy there he showed a wise statesmanship. At the same time he was negotiating for a permanent peace wi


Who created the fictional detective Roderick Alleyn?

Top 10 Fictional Detectives - Listverse Top 10 Fictional Detectives Naert January 18, 2011 Whenever I’m bored I like to read a good detective story. I always make a list of suspects with their motives and alibis, and try to unmask the culprit at least four chapters before the end. Sometimes I’m right; sometimes I’m way off. These stories are two things in one: they are puzzles – like a crossword or a sudoku – but they are also literature, with interesting characters, a certain psychological depth and a vision of society in a given time and place. Making this top ten wasn’t easy, and I don’t expect everybody to agree. There’s the dilemma between quantity and quality, and the contrast between the British cosy mystery and American hardboiled fiction. Certain classics had to be included, but for the more recent ones it was a tougher choice. In the end I just followed my own taste. These are all detectives who gave me a lot of reading pleasure. 10 Detective Inspector Thomas Linley Inspector Linley is a British detective created by the American author Elizabeth George. He’s the eighth Earl of Asherton. He solves crimes with his Scotland Yard colleague Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, who has a working class background. In the third Linley novel, “Well-Schooled in Murder”, Linley and Havers solve a homicide case in an elite British public school, which is remarkably well depicted for a non-British author. George always prepares her novels by studying real locations in England, which makes her stories more realistic than those of many other crime writers. Linley himself is a round character with weaknesses. His relationship with Lady Helen Clyde evolves through the novels. Linley and Havers are portrayed by Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small (photo) in the BBC series “The Inspector Linley Mysteries”. 9 Kinsey Millhone Private detective Kinsey Millhone was created by American author Sue Grafton. She appears in the alphabet series: “A Is for Alibi”, “B Is for Burglar” etc. She lives in an apartment in Santa Teresa, California. This fictional town based on Santa Barbara was invented by another writer, Ross MacDonald. Kinsey is a bachelorette who runs a lot to stay in shape, and has an affair from time to time. I like these novels because they are entertaining and have a fast pace and strong plot. There’s always a certain amount of action involved too. There hasn’t been a film or TV adaption of these stories yet – maybe an idea for the future. 8 Philip Marlowe Philip Marlowe is a private investigator created by American author Raymond Chandler. He appeared for the first time in “The Big Sleep”, in 1939. Other well-known titles are “The Lady in the Lake” and “The Long Goodbye”. Marlowe belongs to the hardboiled direction, influenced by Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade. He smokes and drinks a lot. He lives in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The stories are set in the more dangerous neighbourhoods in and around this city. Violence, drugs and tough language occur frequently. Marlowe has been played by a lot of actors, including Humphrey Bogart in “The Big Sleep” and Powers Boothe (photo) in the ITV series “Philip Marlowe, Private Eye”. 7 Sam Spade Private detective Sam Spade was invented by Dashiell Hammett. He only appears in one novel and three short stories, but remains important as the first example of a detective in the hard-boiled genre. Chandler’s Philip Marlowe, among others, was inspired by Sam Spade. Spade is the main character in “The Maltese Falcon” (1930). He runs a detective agency in San Francisco with his partner Miles Archer, who gets killed early in the novel. He’s not afraid of a fist fight or firearms. He appears to be cynical, but still has a sense of duty. The story also involves a typical femme fatale. He was played by several actors, of which the most famous remains Humphrey Bogart (photo) in the movie adaption of 1941. 6 Inspector Roderick Alleyn Detective Chief-Inspector Roderick Alleyn (pronounced “Allen”) is a British detective who appears in thirty-two novels by New Zealand writer Ngaio Marsh. It started with “A Man La


By what other name is the bird the landrail known?

Landrail - definition of Landrail by The Free Dictionary Landrail - definition of Landrail by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Landrail Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Related to Landrail: corncrake (Animals) another name for corncrake ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Pectoral rail References in classic literature ? What seems plainer than that the long toes of grallatores are formed for walking over swamps and floating plants, yet the water-hen is nearly as aquatic as the coot; and the landrail nearly as terrestrial as the quail or partridge. BREAKTIME: Fifty for Fun We expected to be posted to one of the new escort carriers due to arrive shortly from the United States, and we were preparing to move in February to another naval air station, HMS Landrail, for working up. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


Halloumi is a cheese from which country?

Halloumi - Cheese.com Find over 1750 specialty cheeses from 74 countries in the world's greatest cheese resource Halloumi Halloumi is a Cypriot firm, brined, slightly springy white cheese, traditionally made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk, although these days cow’s milk is also used. Its texture is similar to that of mozzarella or thick feta, except that it has a strong, salty flavour imbibed from the brine preserve. Cooking the Halloumi removes all its saltiness and empowers it with a creamy texture. Since the cheese has a high melting point, it can be easily fried or grilled. Its unusualness lies in the preparation of the cheese where no acid or acid-producing bacterium is required. Halloumi is generally served during the warmer months with watermelon, due to its refreshing qualities. It is an essential part of a Cyprus Meze and many a times it is offered as an accompaniment with cold beer. The cheese also tastes lovely when grilled, pan-fried or thinly sliced on a salad. Made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow 's, goat 's and sheep 's milk Country of origin: Cyprus


Which National Trust property was once owned by the Egerton family?

Tatton Park | National Trust National Trust Red and fallow deer have roamed freely at Tatton Park for centuries Tatton Park Autumn leaves in front of Tatton Hall National Trust / David Dukesell Deer in the parkland National Trust / Heledd Roberts A snowy Tatton Park National Trust / George Littler / Peter Spooner An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped Gardens, 1000 acres of deer Park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall. Tatton Park Learning Tatton Park offers a diverse range of learning opportunities for children and students. National Trust Images / James Dobson Tatton Park welcomes groups of all ages and interests. Whether you have a full day or a half day to spend at our estate, we can organise an itinerary to make the most of your time here. Places nearby Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park Join 200 year old 50 acre garden Stunning neo-classical mansion See the Tudor old hall Working 1930s rare breeds farm with children's actvities Mansion and garden tours available Varied adult and family learning programme Housekeeper's Store selling local and estate produce Gift shop and garden shop Over 100 events throughout the year Restaurant offering hot and cold dishes Car parking charge including NT members £6 (blue badge £3) Dogs welcome on leads at farm and under close control in park Family Front-carrying baby slings for loan Children's play area with over 30 rides Annual family events programme Children's meals in the restaurant Accessibility Parking - in main car park. Limited mobility spaces available. Drop-off point. Charge £2.50 per car Building - alternative accessible entrance, from garden, please ask staff for assistance. Three wheelchairs. Ground floor accessible. Stairs to other floors, stairclimber available Adapted toilets - at farm, old hall, Knutsford entrance, and near house and gardens at stableyard Grounds - partly accessible, loose gravel paths, slopes, some steps. Map of accessible route. Some visitors may require assistance from their companion. Nine single-seater PMVs at gardens Tatton Park Close An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped Gardens, 1000 acres of deer Park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall. For nearly 400 years the estate was the property of the Egerton family until it was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1958. It is now financed and maintained by Cheshire East Council. This is one of the most complete historic estates open to visitors. The early 19th-century Mansion sits amid a landscaped deer Park and is opulently decorated, providing a fine setting for the Egerton family's extensive collections. The theme of Victorian grandeur extends into the garden with its glasshouses, formal gardens, Italian and Japanese gardens. There is so much to see and do and with over 100 events each year, it makes for one of the most popular family days out in the North West. Enjoy speciality shops, the Stables restaurant and Gardener's Cottage tea room. Take a visit to Tatton Dale Farm, the picture of rural life where time has stood still since the 1930s and traditional breeds are still resident. Children can explore the adventure play area, woodland play trail and den building zone. The former Head Gardener’s Cottage has been transformed into a beautiful tea room, serving traditional afternoon tea as well as breakfast, light lunch and freshly baked cakes. Nestled in a unique location in the Victorian Walled gardens with views of the orchards, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing lunch. For opening times and further info on the Gardener's Cottage click here. Why not keep up to date with Tatton’s latest news and events, sign up to receive monthly


In which US state are the world headquarters or the Mormon Church?

World Headquarters Topic World Headquarters The worldwide headquarters for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, since pioneers settled the community in 1847. Today, Church leaders oversee Church operations in some 160 countries from this location. However, leadership is heavily decentralized throughout the world, with local, regional and national levels of administration operating mainly through a lay clergy. Temple Square is Utah’s number one tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors a year. Temple Square consists of the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle (home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir), the Assembly Hall and two visitors’ centers. To the east of Temple Square is a plaza where the Church Office Building, Church Administration Building, Joseph Smith Memorial Building and Relief Society Building are located. All of these buildings are used for offices for Church departments and general leadership. West of Temple Square is the Family History Library — the world’s largest genealogical facility — and the Museum of Church History and Art. North of Temple Square sits the Conference Center — a 21,000-seat auditorium, one of the largest in the world. It is used for semiannual meetings broadcast worldwide for the entire Church membership, as well as frequent closed-circuit conferences broadcast to specific groups of members in different parts of the world. It is also a popular venue for concerts and performances.


In the Arthur Conan Doyle stories about Sherlock Holmes who was the housekeeper at 221B Baker Street?

Sherlockian FAQ - The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia Sherlockian FAQ Here is the answers of the most frequently questions asked by newcomers in Sherlockiana  : Contents Who's Who Who is Sherlock Holmes? Dictionary definition : Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character created by Arthur Conan Doyle appearing in 60 stories published between 1887 and 1927. He is an amateur consulting detective. The first story is a novel entitled A Study in Scarlet (1887) and the last one is a short story entitled The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place (1927). The action take place mostly in London, England, during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Sherlockian definition : Sherlock Holmes is a real British amateur consulting detective born in 1854, dead or not (see FAQ on this topic Is Sherlock Holmes dead? ). He lived at 221b Baker Street in London, with his friend and biographer, Dr. John H. Watson . Arthur Conan Doyle was the literary agent of Watson. Dictionary definition : John H. Watson is a fictional character created by Arthur Conan Doyle . Sherlockian definition : John H. Watson was a British M.D. born in the early 1850's. He was living at 221b Baker Street with Sherlock Holmes and was his assistant, his biographer and his only friend. He is the author of the stories about the detective's investigations (while Arthur Conan Doyle was his literary agent). More about John Watson... Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Dictionary definition : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish writer, physician, sportsman, poet, politician, justicer and spiritualist. He wrote more than 200 fictions of which 60 are stories of Sherlock Holmes. But he also wrote a lot of essays, poems, plays, articles, letters to the press... Sherlockian definition : Arthur Conan Doyle is the literary agent of Dr Watson. He helped him to publish the Sherlock Holmes stories. See his Complete Works... Who was the arch-ennemy of Sherlock Holmes? We could answer: the Crime! But in the era of Sherlock Holmes, we could find a man at the top of pyramid of crime in England : the professor James Moriarty . According to Sherlock Holmes , "he is the Napoleon of crime, Watson. He is the organizer of half that is evil and of nearly all that is undetected in this great city. He is a genius, a philosopher, an abstract thinker. He has a brain of the first order. He sits motionless, like a spider in the centre of its web, but that web has a thousand radiations, and he knows well every quiver of each of them." He is "the greatest schemer of all time, the organizer of every devilry, the controlling brain of the underworld - a brain which might have made or marred the destiny of nations." More about James Moriarty... Who is Mycroft Holmes? Mycroft Holmes is the elder brother of Sherlock Holmes . He is 7 years older. He only appears 2 times in the Canon  : in The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter and in The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans . He is however also mentioned in The Adventure of the Final Problem and in The Adventure of the Empty House ). Holmes said about him: "He was my superior in observation and deduction. If the art of the detective began and ended in reasoning from an arm-chair, my brother would be the greatest criminal agent that ever lived. But he has no ambition and no energy. [..] Again and again I have taken a problem to him and have received an explanation which has afterwards proved to be the correct one. 41 And yet he was absolutely incapable of working out the practical points which must be gone into before a case could be laid before a judge or jury." More about Mycroft Holmes... Who is Irene Adler? Irene Adler was an American singer and adventuress born in 1858 (deceased around 1890). For Sherlock Holmes she was the woman. She obly appears in one story : A Scandal in Bohemia where she succeed to avoid the trap set by Sherlock Holmes so the detective had a considerable admiration for her. In the detective eyes : "she eclipses and predominates the whole of her sex." But "It was not that he felt any emotion akin to love for Irene Adler." At the end of t


In Peter Pan what is the name of the Red Indian Princess rescued by Peter?

Indians | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] The Indians are the characters in Peter Pan . They lived in the Indian Camp of Neverland . As their chief pointed out, for "many moons", they have been fighting the Lost Boys in innocent challenges, and the winners always turned the losers loose (sometimes the winners are the Indians; anytime else, it is the Lost Boys). Contents [ show ] Development Originally, the Indians were to have a somewhat larger role than now. In the first scene for Never Land, the Indians were to be involved in a chase including the Lost Boys and the Pirates. Later on, after Peter Pan rescued Tiger Lily, they became security guards for Hangmen Tree, Peter Pan's hideout and battle with the pirates during an ambush. Appearances Jake and the Never Land Pirates None of the Indians make an appearance but in the episode " Basketballs Aweigh ", a basketball court built by the Indians was visited by Jake and his crew as well as Captain Hook. When first seen, vocalizations of the Indians were briefly heard. Racial stereotyping of Native Americans Although loved by families for decades, Peter Pan has been seen as politically incorrect in recent years due to the way Disney portrayed the Native American "Indians" in the film. They are stereotypical and considered by some to be offensive. They are displayed as wild, savage, violent and speak in a stereotypical way. The characters often call them savages and at one point Captain Hook refers to them as "redskins". John, Michael, and the Lost Boys go hunting them like animals (the Lost Boys mention tigers and bears as other alternatives). The "What Made the Red Man Red?" song is highly controversial because the Indians themselves are reflecting on how they got the color of skin; that Indian men maintain a permanent blush due to their constant pursuit of Indian women, and that asking "How?" is a major catalyst for Indian education. These stereotypes are present in J.M Barrie's play and many films of the time (mainly Westerns and cartoons). Marc Davis, one of the supervising animators of the film said in an interview years after the production that "I'm not sure we would have done the Indians if we were making this movie now. And if we had we wouldn't do them the way we did back then." Gallery


Who became the 2015 PDC World Darts Champion after beating Phil Taylor in the final?

PDC World Darts Championship final: Gary Anderson beats Phil Taylor to win his first world title | Darts News | Sky Sports PDC World Darts Championship final: Gary Anderson beats Phil Taylor to win his first world title By Lewis Jones Last Updated: 05/01/15 1:00pm Gary Anderson beat Phil Taylor 7-6 to win the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Gary Anderson won his first world darts title by beating 16-time champion Phil Taylor 7-6 in a gripping 2015 PDC World Championship final. Anderson overcame some horrendous luck with the dart board and an altercation with a spectator to see off 'The Power', who failed to take advantage of key moments in the match. Taylor missed three darts at double 12 to go 5-3 up in the eighth set and from that moment, Anderson played some scintillating darts. Gary Anderson gives his reaction to winning the 2015 World Championship against Phil Taylor He roared into a 6-4 lead but Taylor responded in amazing fashion, breaking the Anderson throw to bring the game back to 6-6.   But Anderson held his nerve in the final set to become the king of the world. Both players used the electric atmosphere inside Ally Pally to their advantage in the early stages. It was a topsy-turvy opener that was eventually nicked by Anderson 3-2 as he hammered home a 121 finish with the last dart finding the middle of the bullseye. All the drama and tension from the 2015 darts World Championship Final. Despite the Scot’s lack of big final experience in comparison to Taylor, it was he that looked the more comfortable in the second leg, breaking the Taylor throw in the first leg with a 76 finish. The set looked to be going Anderson’s way until Taylor found his A-game in the final three legs to break back and then hold his throw and nerve with a dramatic double 10 to draw the game level. With the game back on throw, Anderson took advantage of having the darts in the third set and had little fuss in seeing off Taylor 3-1 to take a 2-1 outright lead in sets. Anderson’s 180 in the fourth leg - the 604th of the tournament - brought up a new record of 180s hit in a professional darts tournament. The Power makes it 3-2 against The Flying Scotsman Troubles with doubles There was serious double trouble for Taylor in the fourth set, missing nine darts at a double. Anderson took advantage and broke with a deadly double 18. The Scot kept his scoring strong, held his throw to land the set and go within four legs of becoming world champion. Taylor is the 16-time world champion for a reason and any thoughts that the darting phenomenon was under the cosh were quickly crushed as he broke back in the fifth set. Anderson only gave his opponent half a chance but he punished him to maximum effect, whitewashing the Scot 3-0, including a magical 11-dart leg. Gary Anderson makes it 4-all, much to Phil Taylor's despair. The relentless Taylor fight back continued in the sixth set as he produced another whitewash. Anderson did not even get a chance to hit a double, such was the Power’s dominance. The tide seemed to be turning even though, the scores were level at 3-3. Anderson briefly supressed the Taylor tide by taking the first leg of the eighth set, winning his first leg for six visits, but Taylor hit straight back. The next three legs were won by the Stoke thrower as he finally managed to hit double eight at the first time of asking after fluffing his lines on that number on multiple occasions earlier in the night. Phil Taylor almost completes a nine-darter against Gary Anderson. With his nose in front and with the darts, Taylor briefly lost concentration in the ninth set by allowing Anderson to break his throw in the opening leg but his response was immediate, breaking back in the next leg with some powerful scoring. However, Anderson showed huge bottle with a well-timed 180 and a brave double eight to level the match up after Taylor missed three darts at double 12 to take a 5-3 lead. Instead, it was 4-4. Drama The tenth set was full of drama. It all started with Anderson looking set for an opening 180 but his third dart knocked the fir


What is the name of the family dog in the animated TV series ‘Family Guy?

Family Guy (TV Series 1999– ) - 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 ON DISC ALL In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another. Creators: Stewie and Brian explore a series of alternate universes. 9.0 Brian and Stewie travel back in time to January 31, 1999 and witness the events that took place in the very first episode of Family Guy, "Death Has a Shadow". 8.7 After an incident at the Emmys, the FCC overreacts, so Peter decides to start his own cable network, until the FCC shut him down and start censoring his life. 8.6 a list of 35 titles created 12 Aug 2013 a list of 33 titles created 14 Sep 2013 a list of 40 titles created 29 Jun 2014 a list of 21 titles created 04 Aug 2014 a list of 47 titles created 3 days ago Search for " Family Guy " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Peter becomes a DJ when he and the guys try to start a podcast. Most Recent Episode Rob Gronkowski moves in behind the Griffins; Stewie begins beekeeping, and gives them steroids, which makes them aggressive. Previous Episode Won     6     Primetime Emmys. Another    26 wins & 80 nominations. See more awards  » Videos American Dad! (TV Series 2005) Animation | Comedy The random escapades of Stan Smith, an extreme right wing CIA agent dealing with family life and keeping America safe, all in the most absurd way possible. Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Dee Bradley Baker The Simpsons (TV Series 1989) Animation | Comedy The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield. Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner South Park (TV Series 1997) Animation | Comedy Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes Fry, a pizza guy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out New Year's Eve 2999. Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke Bob's Burgers (TV Series 2011) Animation | Comedy Bob Belcher, along with his wife and three children, try to run their last hope of holding the family together, which is running Bob's dream restaurant. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house. Stars: Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, Angus T. Jones The adventures of the Family Guy (1999) neighbor and deli owner, Cleveland Brown. Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory. Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco Covert black ops and espionage take a back seat to zany personalities and relationships between secret agents and drones. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Amber Nash Modern Family (TV Series 2009) Comedy | Romance Three different, but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways. Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen A father recounts to his children, through a series of flashbacks, the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother. Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders Edit Storyline Sick, twisted and politically incorrect, the animated series features the adventures of the Griffin family. Endearingly ignorant Peter and his stay-at-home wife Lois reside in Quahog, R.I., an


in the BBC Children’s TV programme The Woodentops, what was the name of the cow who lived on their farm?

Watch with Mother Watch with Mother Click         the picture for video When BBC TV began         transmitting again, following the Second World         War, they introduced a children's segment titled         'For The Children' in which the puppet Muffin The Mule originally         appeared. However, 1950 was the year         that children's television really came of age. It         saw the birth of Watch With Mother,         the brainchild of legendary Freda Lingstrom , who became Head         of Children's Television at the BBC. It was the first coherently         planned combination of education and         entertainment specifically for very small         children, each day with its own flavour. Together with Mary Adams,         then the Corporations Head of Television Talks,         Miss Lingstrom created.....   Andy Pandy Tuesdays at 3.45pm. Andy Pandy was first seen on July 11 1950. He was a chubby faced toddler who lived in a picnic basket. He first appeared solo and then was joined by his inseparable pal Teddy and later a rag doll called Looby Loo. Maria Bird brought Andy out to play, opera singer Gladys Whitred sang the songs and Audrey Atterbury (mother of Paul Atterbury of Antiques Roadshow fame, on whom it is rumoured Andy was modelled!) and Molly Gibson pulled the strings. Only 26 original episodes were made, they were seen time and time again, and in 1970, 13 new episodes were made in colour. Bill and     Ben, the Flowerpot Men In 1952 The Flowerpot Men were added to Watch With Mother on Wednesdays. The identical puppets, Bill and Ben were made out of flowerpots, their hands made out of large gardening gloves, and feet of hobnailed boots. With their 'flibadobs' and 'flobadobs' as their way of communicating, they lived in two giant flowerpots at the bottom of the garden, behind the potting shed. They would secretly pop their head over the parapet that was the flowerpot when the gardener went home for a bit of lunch.The merest hint of the approach of 'The Gardener' was enough to send them scurrying back to their pots. Keeping counsel was their neighbour Little Weed, who alerted them to any danger and a tortoise friend called Slowcoach made frequent visits. The burning issue of the day was always "Was it Bill or was it Ben?". The storyline of Bill and Ben was more or less the same in every episode: The gardener goes off for his dinner; Bill and Ben appear from their flowerpots; Little Weed says "Weeeeeeed"; a minor mishap occurs; someone is guilty. "Which of those two flowerpot men, was it Bill or was it Ben?" the narrator trills, in a quavering soprano; the villain confesses; the gardener's footsteps are heard coming up the garden path; the flowerpot men vanish into their pots and the closing credits roll: ....but the man who worked in the garden didn't know anything had happened at all. Nobody knew about the Flowerpot Men. Only you saw them playing...and the Little Weed...and I think the little house knew something about it. Dont You? The Flowerpot Men's language, officially called Oddle Poddle, was notable for being almost completely incomprehensible: "Waddle oo tikoo dop? Gloob a waddle a hop" for example, translates as "What do you think of that? Gloves as well as a hat." Peter Hawkins was the versatile voice of both Bill and Ben. The show was much criticised at the time for promoting immaturity, but it achieved the status of a classic. Click on the picture above for Real Movie Filming originally took place in a tin shed in the Lime Grove studio complex, later moving to a purpose built puppet studio in TV Centre. The original puppets are kept at the Museum of London . In 2000, after more than 30 years in mothballs, The Flowerpot Men were revived by the BBC as a new 13-part series. In the new version, instead of the all-too-obvious strings and wobbly wooden frames, the new Bill and Ben had malleable metal skeletons beneath brightly-coloured rubber faces and resin bodies; and Little Weed had


Derived from the name of a Chinese village and hill, what is the alternative name for China Clay?

Kaolin | AMERICAN ELEMENTS ® <0.004% How Kaolin is Made Kaolin products are produced from mined Kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4), a naturally occurring aluminum silicate deposit. The mined mineral is blunged and degritted than screened for tramp impurities. The recovered Kaolin powder is than milled in attrition mills to produce a uniform powder with a defined particle size (D50) and narrow particle size distribution. The milled powder is calcined at specified temperatures depending on the grade to be produced. Calcined Kaolin is than further screened and processed, lab tested for purity and particle size/distribution and packaged. Uses & Applications Paper - Kaolin is the most extensively used additive in the manufacturing of paper , primarily as a filler and coating. Kaolin is combined with wood pulp or fiber to generate substantially more paper filler, and thus more paper. It is a less expensive alternative to all wood paper filler, which has become more expensive as demand for paper increases and supply of wood decreases. Kaolin's primary competition in fillers is calcium carbonate which, though more affordable, has less dramatic results. The particle size of Kaolin plays an important role in fillers and coatings, as larger particles provide added strength to paper. Kaolin coatings improve paper appearance, giving it varying degrees of gloss, smoothness, brightness, opacity, and most importantly printability. Three aspects of kaolin that shape these characteristics are purity, rheology, and particle geometry. Kaolin high in titanium and iron oxide impurities tends to be duller, and particle shape and size (rheology) are responsible for kaolin's efficiency as a coating. Kaolin improves printability by providing added ink absorption, ink pigment holdout, lowering linting tendency, and increasing roughness. Kaolin can be processed in different ways to omit varying degrees of these qualities. In some cases it is necessary to blend kaolin with other pigments such as calcium carbonate , talc, titanium dioxide and satin white to produce the desired effect in the final paper product. Paint - White kaolin high in silica and alumina is widely used in the manufacturing of paint, often as a less expensive alternative to titanium dioxide . Kaolin is essential for improving the brightness of pigments , as well as controlling the texture for dispersement and coatability. The silica composition determines texture by absorbing oil in paint mixtures. Levels of alumina determine color brightness, and kaolin free of iron and titanium oxides improves brightness. Generally speaking, the ideal composition of kaolin for paint production is 47% silica , 39% alumina , 13% water (allowing 1% for other elements). Kaolin also improves paint in many other ways such as providing less weight per canister, significantly extending the product life, and improving opacity, gloss, color and viscosity. Calcined kaolin is particularly useful in creating crack resistant paint with high gloss and opacity. Particle size plays a large role in determining qualities opacity, gloss, color and viscosity in paint. Generally speaking the smaller particle size of finer kaolin powder will produce brighter color and more opacity, where coarser kaolin with a small particle size will produce proportionately duller colors and less opacity. Alternatively, coarser kaolin with larger particle size has a positive effect on gloss, and higher viscosity. Ceramics - Kaolin has a wide range of application is the ceramic industry and is commonly used in whiteware products, insulators, and refractories. In whitewares, kaolin viscosity improves the molding ability of pre-heated materials, offers a stronger finished product, and a smooth surface finish such as those found in tile and porcelain. Kaolin is becoming more prevalent in porcelain insulation due to its high dielectric strength and as an alternative to the scarcer resources high in potash feldsparic materials. Kaolin is used in refractories due to its extremely high fusion point, low water content, and high green strength. Ceramics


What animal can be found surrounded by bees on tins of Lyles Golden Syrup?

(Dead) lions and bees and syrup, oh my! – bioephemera More » How difficult life must be for expatriates. Moving from the West coast to the East coast has made it difficult for me to find certain brands of food, and foreign foods are doubly difficult to come by. This week, anticipating a recipe created by the fabulous Nigella Lawson, I ran out to the store to get Lyle’s Golden Syrup. They didn’t have it, which is weird, because they had it three months ago. I drove to another store. Same problem! In the end I had to use King Golden Syrup, which doesn’t compare at all. If I’d had time for shipping, I’d have ordered Lyle’s online – it would totally be worth it. Anyway, during my fruitless quest for syrup, I noticed something weird. The jars and tins of Lyle’s Golden Syrup feature a rotting dead lion. Now that’s an innovative choice of logo for a foodstuff! And when you add the swarm of flies around it. . . eeeuuw! I’m not sure why it took me so long to observe this – perhaps when I have a jar in front of me, I’m too busy sticking a cookie, a spoon, my finger, etc. in the syrup to actually look at the label. Or perhaps the jars sold in the US didn’t have a dead lion on them; I can’t remember (whomever out there has a jar of Lyle’s, comment and let us know). I am sure that a dead, maggoty lion would never be adopted by today’s companies for a flagship product. But Lyle’s is, according to Guinness, Britain’s oldest brand, its packaging virtually unchanged since 1885 (older than Coca-Cola) – and those Victorians were peculiar. As it turns out, those aren’t flies. They’re bees. It’s a little less gross, but still weird, since golden syrup isn’t made from honey, and doesn’t really taste like honey, and lions and bees don’t hang out together, as far as I know. It turns out that the inspiration is a Biblical episode (I’d forgotten it completely) in which Samson kills a lion, and returning to its body, finds that a swarm of bees have assembled a honeycomb inside it. Implausible as this natural history may be, it inspired Lyle’s founder, Scottish businessman Abram Lyle, to put the lion and the phrase “Out of the strong came forth sweetness” on his novel sugar syrup (which was originally a waste byproduct of the sugar refining process). According to Bryn Mawr’s Kate Thomas, Lyle’s “image of the lion and the bees and the biblical quotation testify to a peculiarly Victorian mix of moralism, industrial drive and budding concern for social welfare.” ( source ) But could it also speak to the early theory of spontaneous generation? ( Mapping the Marvellous had this thought too.) Classical authorities like Virgil were convinced that bees originated in carrion: A portent they espy: through the oxen’s flesh, Waxed soft in dissolution, hark! there hum Bees from the belly; the rent ribs overboil In endless clouds they spread them, till at last On yon tree-top together fused they cling, And drop their cluster from the bending boughs. ( Georgics IV , Virgil) Virgil implies that there is a routine “recipe for bees,” calling for a fresh carcass, sunshine, and a few other ingredients: “oft, from putrid gore of cattle slain/Bees have been bred” (Georgics IV) . Shakespeare, too, gives the common association of bees with carrion a plug in Henry IV: “‘Tis seldom when the bee doth leave her comb/In the dead carrion.” (2 Henry IV; iv. 4. 79-80.) There are, apparently, tropical carnivorous bees . But the origin of this idea in Europe, and of the Biblical story, probably lies in a confusion of bees with flies that closely resemble bees, like the astonishingly good mimic Eristalis tenax . I wonder if the originators of King Golden syrup, with the lion head logo, were themselves striving to mimic the success of Lyle’s lion. . . .if so, they got the feline logo, but not the taste. It’s ironic that in the US, it’s so much easier to find King’s than the original Lyle’s. Hopefully my Lyle’s-less chocolate bars will be okay. . . but I still want a jar of Lyle’s. To eat. Right now.


The state capital of Missouri is named after which American President?

The Four U.S Capital Cities That Are Named After Presidents | eHow The Four U.S Capital Cities That Are Named After Presidents  Email Save Washington, D.C, the capital of the United States, was named in honor of the first U.S. president, George Washington. Washington, D.C, however, is not a part of any state and therefore not a state capital. The four U.S. capital cities named for presidents played integral roles in shaping the nation, and in their name carry the banner for a few of the early leaders of the country. Jackson, MS Named in honor of Major General Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president, Jackson is the largest and most populated city in Mississippi. Centrally located in the state, Jackson is home to 176,614 residents, according to 2006 U.S. Census estimates. Located midway between New Orleans, LA -- which is 187 miles south and Memphis, TN -- which is 209 miles north -- the city sits at the crossroads of Interstate 55 and Interstate 20. Jackson is also midway between Dallas, TX, and Atlanta, GA, which are 402 miles west and 382 miles east, respectively. Lincoln, NE When Nebraska became a state in 1867, state officials changed the state capital from Omaha to Lancaster, and named the new capital Lincoln in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. According to the U.S. Census 2006 population estimate, 241,167 residents call Lincoln home, populating the southeast corner of Nebraska. The city boasts accolades such as appearances in Child Magazine’s “Best Cities for Families,” and Sporting News’ “Best Sport Cities.” Lincoln also hosts the University of Nebraska -- one of the area’s largest employers -- which was chartered in 1869. Jefferson City, MO Missouri state legislators created the state’s capital in 1821 and named it Jefferson City after President Thomas Jefferson, who served as president between 1801 and 1809. The 27 square mile city began with 31 families and has grown to 15,794 households, according to the 2000 U.S. Census population data. Jefferson City straddles Cole and Callaway counties and is about a two-hour drive west of St. Louis and a two-hour drive east of Kansas City. Points of interest in Jefferson City include the Missouri State Penitentiary -- decommissioned in 2004 after 168 years of service -- and the state capitol, which was built in 1917. Madison, WI The streets of Madison, WI, are named for the signers of the U.S. constitution and the city was named in honor of the fourth U.S. president, James Madison. The Historical Society of Wisconsin states that when Madison became a city in 1856, there were 6,684 residents. According to the 2000 U.S. Census population estimates, the city has grown to 223,389. Madison is a little under a three-hour drive north of Chicago, IL, and a four-hour drive south of Minneapolis, MN. The city has received numerous nods for its healthy environment, and Bicycling Magazine listed Madison seventh on its list of “America’s Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities.”


On 1st January 2015 which Baltic state became the latest country to start using the Euro as its currency?

euromic | BALTIC TRAVEL GROUP LTD. | Baltic States | Baltic Travel Group Ltd.<br>News from the Baltic Statesâ¦ contacts BALTIC TRAVEL GROUP LTD. DMC: Incentives, Team Building, Events, Product Launches, Special Interest and Study Groups, Hospitality Programs, Hotel Bookings and all types of Incoming Services, Cruise Handling, Corporate Travel PCO: Congresses, Conferences, Conventions, Meetings Baltic Travel Group is a Destination Management Company and Professional Conference Organizer in the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. We provide professionally customized services for meetings, incentives, conferences, events and incoming travel services in the Baltic countries. Choosing Baltic Travel Group means working with a creative, flexible and reliable partner who can ensure that your exact needs are met. Organizing the perfect event or itinerary is our strength. We look at our events and programs through the eyes of the participants, and we simply love what we do. Baltic Travel Group is a one stop shop for all your needs, high standards of service and a unique, unforgettable experience! News from the Baltic Statesâ¦ February 2011 Latvia The 18th Travel Trade Fair Balttour 2011! The new travel season opens with the 18th annual Balttour 2011 international travel trade fairâ the largest travel market in the Baltic States â to be held at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre from 11â13 February. Balttour 2011 will feature about 600 tourism companies in at least 200 national and individual stands representing 30 countries and tourism businesses. New themed halls Balttour 2011 includes two thematic halls â âTravel Latvia!â and âDiscover the World!â, as well as the open-air Adventure Zone. All will surprise visitors with their specific contents and will allow visitors to focus on sought-after travel opportunities. Everyone will find something interesting and exciting since Balttour 2011 offers all new travel offers and opportunities in one place! Travel services and tours on sale "Buy here and right now â pay 2011âs best prices!" â this is the inviting motto of Balttour 2011âs participants and participating organisations. Balttour 2011 is a great opportunity for visitors to pay for airline or ferry tickets, tourism services, outbound tours or bookings at Latvian guesthouses, campsites or bathhouses very special prices that are available just once a year. Latviaâs diversity in the "Travel Latvia!" hall "Best enjoyed slowly!" â is the motto of the âTravel Latvia!â hall, offering exposure for all four of Latviaâs regions. Each region will present its tourism objects, traditions as well as regional cuisine and crafts. The Jurmala city stand will present Jurmala as a beautiful coastal resort with many recreation activities for families with kids. The Riga City Council will present their âenhancement of tourism potential of Grīziņkalnsâs cultural and historic heritageâ project, promoting the neighbourhoodâs wooden architecture and offering comprehensive historical and visually attractive information on significant sightseeing locales. Wide expanses of the world in the "Discover the World!" hall A variety of outbound destinations will be presented not only in the national stands of different countries, but also in the stands of travel agencies and tour operators offering a wide variety of tours and recreation packages. Do not miss this offering of different hotels! Air BalticÂ  will present brands, such as Baltic Miles, Baltic Taxi, Baltic Bike, as well as special flight fares for Balttour 2011 participants and visitors. For the first time, Balttour will welcome participants from Kenya and Nepal. The Nepalese travel companies, by the way, have booked the biggest national stand â 150 mÂ². Balttour 2011 will also feature participants from the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Israel, Russia, Cyprus, Malaysia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, Hungary, Uzbekistan and other countries. Moreover, after some time away, business peo


Which artist did Chariton Heston play in the 1965 film ‘the Agony and the Ecstasy?

The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) directed by Carol Reed • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 4 Michelangelo and Julius II, supreme artist and warrior Pope, respectively, Renaissance lead actors, both, clash in this classic adaptation of Irving Stone's cultured bestseller that recounts their unlikely friendship. Perhaps too similar to each other, the muscular and temperamental sculptor got into the labour of a lifetime when the Catholic prince commissioned him to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which would eventually prove to be his major legacy. Their relationship was complex, to say the least: Julius, as played by that magical cynic Rex Harrison --impressive in his war garments--, wouldn't let himself to feel remorse at his exploitation of a rude artisan with a genius for creating portentous beauty. On his part, Michelangelo was an idealist, and… Viewed on Netflix I've had a long love/hate relationship with Charlton Heston. Thinking he was badly cast as Michelangelo, partially because I don't see him as an artistic type (strange I know, he is an actor after all), I've put off seeing The Agony And The Ecstasy. I've come to the conclusion that even though I've enjoyed most, if not all, of Mr. Heston's films I've seen, I'll never be comfortable with his performance. 1 gorgeously photographed but very dry, somewhat stodgy 60s-studio-epic treatment of artistic obsession and integrity and the intrinsic conflict between artist and patron. you can extrapolate a lot from an early microcosmic meta-moment: Heston as Michelangelo slaps a proud hand on a massive slab of marble and says "Look. Moses. Moses down from Sinai, God's anger in his eyes." and the dude that's basically holding the purse-strings says with a bit of an eyeroll, "In the mind of Michelangelo." Review by Ray ★★★½ I picked this up randomly, never having heard of it before and having no idea what to expect - but I really liked it. A lot of it is cheesy and over the top, and some of the acting is weak. But it was entertaining and a few of the scenes were gripping and I think hit the mark dead on. I think visually it was stunning as well, the Sistine Chapel is so fucking beautiful and seeing it take shape before your eyes was really fascinating. There were a couple shots of Michelangelo painting where we zoom in on his face and it's covered in paint and he looks so miserable but ecstatic? Definitely worth a watch. Review by Karl Janssen ★★★★ This film was nominated for best art direction and set decoration in 1966, and it's unbelievable to think that it didn't win (it lost to Dr. Zhivago). It's one of the most beautiful movies ever made in terms of sets and costumes, not to mention the gorgeous Italian countryside. A scale model of the Sistine Chapel was created for the film, the largest interior set ever built at the time (or so Ben Mankiewicz tells me). Visually, it's got everything you'd ever want from a historical epic. The scenes depicting marble quarrying and fresco painting are fantastic, and should be shown in art history courses. The screenplay doesn't quite live up to the scenery, however. The movie opens with a… Review by CarolynF ★★★★ Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) just wants to be a sculptor and make the statues for Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) to decorate his tomb with. But Julius wants Michelangelo to pause that project to paint the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Michelanglo struggles with the space, the proposed design, and the labor of painting so high up with paint getting in your eyes and mouth and making you go blind for a while. Michelanglo runs away for a while and sees images in the clouds impresses him with the glory of God and gives him an idea for a new design. Raphael makes a brief appearance as Michelangelo's competitor. Students will be interested in Michelangelo's difficulty in extracting any payment from… Review by Not Pauline Kael There is a dreadful discrepancy between Michelangelo's works and the words put in the mouth of Charlton Heston, who represents him here, and this picture-which is mostly about a prolonged wrangle betwee


In Superman comic books, what is the name of the editor of the Daily Planet?

SUPERMAN: THE DAILY PLANET | DC SUPERMAN: THE DAILY PLANET Indie Bookstores Enter Zip Code This 192-page Superman collection revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classic stories with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more – showing how far they will go to get a great story!This volume reprints select stories from ACTION COMICS #211, 429, 436, and 461, SUPERMAN (first series) #280, SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE #17, 24, 45, and 56, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #42, 63, 75, and 124. Talent


The song ‘Happy’ by Pharrel Williams first appeared on the soundtrack of which computer animated film of 2013?

Pharrell's "Happy" | Know Your Meme Know Your Meme Dancing Brazilian Dog Inspires Remixes Also Trending: Updated Dec 15, 2014 at 02:21AM EST by Brad . Added Apr 25, 2014 at 12:38PM EDT by Molly Horan . Like us on Facebook! PROTIP: Press 'i' to view the image gallery, 'v' to view the video gallery, or 'r' to view a random entry. This submission is currently being researched & evaluated! You can help confirm this entry by contributing facts, media, and other evidence of notability and mutation. Status happy , music video , pharrell williams About “Happy” is a 2013 pop song written and produced by American sing-songwriter Pharrell Williams for the soundtrack of the 2013 computer-animated children’s film Despicable Me 2 . Origin The song was initially released on June 18th, 2013 as part of the soundtrack for Despicable Me 2 on and later re-introduced as the lead single for his sophomore album GIRL released on March 3rd, 2014. The music video for “Happy,” which features cameo appearances of the minions from the film, was first released via the official PharrellVEVO YouTube Channel [1] on June 18th, 2013, followed by its debut on the artist’s non-label YouTube channel iamOTHER [2] on November 21st. As of April 2014, the video has gained over 202.5 million views. The song remains at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart [3] where it has been for four months. Spread On November 22nd, 2013, iamOTHER uploaded a one-hour music video that featured “Happy,” playing on a loop titled “Pharrell Williams – Happy (12AM),” as the first installment in what they dubbed “The World’s First 24-Hour Music Video.” The remaining hour long videos for 1AM to 11PM were uploaded to the YouTube channel between November 23rd and December 15th. On March 17th, Pentatonix uploaded a cover of “Happy,” to their YouTube channel. [8] As of April 2014, the video has gained more than 6.4 million views. In celebrating the International Happiness Day [7] on March 20th, Williams asked fans to upload videos of themselves being happy with the hashtag #HAPPYDAY and submit it to his site 24hoursofhappiness [9] , which features a button that takes visitors directly to a donation page for the United Nations’ [10] Central Emergency Relief Fund. On March 20th, iamOTHER uploaded a compilation of the best user submissions. As of April 2014, the video has gained over 800,000 views. On April 8th, 2014, Buzzfeed posted an image titled “How Sick You Are Of Pharrell’s “Happy” Summed Up Perfectly In One Graph,” which represented the backlash against how overplayed the song seemed. Notable Examples Parodies On January 28th, 2014, Pharrell’s YouTube channel iamOTHER uploaded a video titled “Hatty,” (below, left) which features a clip from “Happy,” with a picture of his much mocked Grammy’s hat photoshopped over half of his body. As of April 2014, the video has gained over 440,000 views. On February 18th, YouTube channel Terabrite [4] uploaded a video titled “Flappy,” (below, right) which featured a song about the mobile game Flappy Bird, set to the tune of “Happy.” As of April 2014, the video has gained over 300,000 views. On March 18th, 2014, YouTube channel The Pet Collective [6] uploaded a video titled, “Pharrell – Happy (Puppy & Doggy Version),” (below, left) which featured a video of happy dogs playing to a song about dogs sung to the tune of “Happy.” As of April 2014, the video has gained over 700,000 views. On March 25th, YouTube channel House of Halo [5] uploaded a video which featured the music video for “Happy” (below, right) with the music removed so the people featured appeared to be dancing in silence. As of April 2014, the video has over 1.5 million views. Covers


According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, what was the ‘best-selling’car in the UK in 2014?

Ford Fiesta is UK’s best-selling car ever - Telegraph Ford Fiesta is UK’s best-selling car ever The Ford Fiesta has taken over from the Escort as the UK’s best-selling car  ever In total 4,132,294 Fiestas have been sold since the model first appeared in 1976  Comments The Ford Fiesta has become the best-selling vehicle ever in the UK, knocking the Escort from the top spot. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that in total 4,132,294 Fiestas have been sold since the model first appeared in 1976. Ford meanwhile boasts that the Fiesta has led the small car segment for 27 of its 37 year life. The Escort, which was launched in 1968 but was replaced by the Focus in 2000, sold 4,105,192 in its 32 years, according to the SMMT. The Fiesta nameplate was coined by Henry Ford II, pictured with a 1976 Fiesta S The Fiesta name was chosen by Henry Ford II in 1975, three years after Ford came up with the plan of building a small car, under the codename of Project Bobcat. Related Articles Ford Grand C-Max lives up to its name 14 May 2014 By 1979 Ford had produced a million Fiestas, and two years later introduced a car that would become a favourite with boy racers, the XR2. Powered by a 1.6-litre engine, it was the first Fiesta capable of hitting 100mph. The Mk2 Fiesta was the first available with a diesel engine The Mk2 version of 1983 introduced a diesel engine, and a continuously variable transmission was added in 1987 - the same year that the Fiesta recorded its highest ever annual UK sales of 154,000 units. Last year the Fiesta was the UK’s best-selling car with 121,929 registered. The Mk3 Fiesta was available in XR2i hot hatch form In 1989 the Mk3 Fiesta arrived with ABS brakes and, for the first time, five doors. Another safety feature, an airbag mounted in the steering wheel, became standard in 1993, but it wasn’t until the Fiesta Mk4 of 1996 that a passenger airbag also became standard equipment. The Mk4 Fiesta was known for being great fun to drive The Mk5 Fiesta of 2002 included a 148bhp ST version, as well as more frugal petrol and diesel models. The Mk5 Ford Fiesta ST The current, Mk6 Fiesta first appeared in 2008, including an Econetic diesel model capable of 76mpg and CO2 emissions of 98g/km. Other popular models of this generation of Fiesta, which was facelifted in 2012, include the ST hot hatch and 1.0-litre, three-cylinder Ecoboost, which accounts for about 40 per cent of sales. The most popular trim level is Zetec. The most popular version of the Mk6 Fiesta is the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol model Mark Ovenden, Ford Britain chairman, said of the current Fiesta: “It continues to outsell its nearest retail competitor by more than two to one – and that really tells the story of this extraordinary car .”


In which county is the town and fishing port of Padstow?

Padstow | Discover Padstow Discover Padstow Submit a New Listing Padstow Discover Padstow is a new exciting independent online guide, directory and forum for Padstow and the surrounding areas in North Cornwall U.K.       Padstow is located in the harbour town of Padstow in the County of Cornwall. Padstow is situated on the North Cornish coast and is an important fishing port and a harbour of refuge, a haven for many visiting yachtsmen and fishing vessels. Padstow is probably best known for its celebration of the coming of summer with the Obby Oss festivities on the 1st of May each year. Also being on the culinary map of Cornwall for gourmet lovers with Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth based in Padstow, Nathan Outlaw just across the Camel Estuary in Rock and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen a short drive down the North Cornish Coast to Watergate Bay near Newquay.   Padstow’s History Possibly from as early as 2,500 BC Padstow has been used as a natural harbour linking Brittany to Ireland along the ‘Saints Way’ from Fowey. Legend has it that St Petroc possibly one of the most important of the Cornish Saints arrived from Ireland around 520 AD and built a monastery on the hill above the harbour. The harbour developed in the Middle Ages as a trading port for copper, tin and lead ores, slate, pilchards and agricultural produce. Welsh coal was imported by sea along with timber and fish salt. Padstow has always been an important community because of its position as the only sizeable estuary on the North Coast of Cornwall. The foundation of the monastery by St. Petroc in the sixth century finalised its site and the monks acquired land from Portreath to Tintagel. In medieval times the port grew and trade with Ireland and Brittany developed as well as coastal trade with South Wales. The Port had a thriving fishing industry and by the nineteenth century there were six shipyards. During the years when emigration from Cornwall was at its height, Padstow was the centre from where many people left to start a new life in the Americas and Canada. In the 1880s shipbuilding declined because wooden ships were replaced by iron ones but the town was fortunate that by the end of the nineteenth century east coast trawlers made Padstow the centre of their winter fishing. The coming of the railway in 1899 gave a big impetus to the tourist trade, which had begun a century before. Trevone Bay grew from the 1890s onwards as a tourist centre. The twentieth century saw tourism become Padstow’s main industry. Through all its long history, Padstow has been a tightly knit community with a tremendous sense of belonging. The people of Padstow have justly been proud of its long history and important customs. Padstow May Day is well known nationally and internationally. The carols sung at Christmas in the streets and Padstow Mummers Day form part of its living tradition. The first stone pier was built in the 16th century and the inner harbour wall was built in 1989. The old town has retained much of its medieval and Elizabethan character and has 104 listed buildings of which St Petroc’s Church , Prideaux Place and Abbey House are the most significant. Padstow rests in a deep valley protected from the prevailing winds of the Atlantic Ocean sheltered by a semi circle of elms protecting the top of the town that was built around the inlet on the west side of the Camel estuary. (Text and information on Padstow’s history supplied by Padstow Town Council )


What is the essential vegetable ingredient of a dish cooked ‘a la florentine’?

What Does Florentine (or à la Florentine) Mean in Cooking? By Danilo Alfaro Updated October 31, 2016. In the culinary arts, the word Florentine (pronounced "FLOR-en-teen"), or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. The easiest way to remember what it means is that a Florentine-style recipe features spinach. Specifically, a dish prepared à la Florentine will feature some main ingredient, such as eggs, poultry or fish, served on a bed of spinach which has been cooked in butter, then topped with  Mornay sauce  and grated cheese, and finally browned under the broiler. One common dish with the Florentine moniker is eggs Florentine, a variation on eggs Benedict  featuring a poached egg served over a bed of spinach (in place of the ham) on a grilled English muffin. It's served with Mornay sauce instead of  hollandaise sauce , although it's not uncommon to find it served with hollandaise in a lot of restaurants. And while spinach is characteristic of a dish prepared à la Florentine, a pile of steamed spinach is a far cry from the traditional Florentine method of gently simmering the spinach in melted butter. continue reading below our video How to Sharpen a Knife Like a Professional And not cooked and then a little bit of butter stirred in. Simmered in butter. If that sounds decadent, consider that the technique is said to originate with Florence-born Catherine de Medici's, or rather her chefs, who accompanied her to France upon her marriage to the Duke of Orleans and future king. Spinach is thought to have been brought to Sicily by Arab merchants over 1,200 years ago, and the plant thrived in Italy, Spain and elsewhere across the Mediterranean region. Thus spinach is not so much a Florence thing as a Catherine de Medici thing. Even so, I can't help wondering which scenario is more plausible: that the future queen of France, aged 14 at the time, was so devoted to spinach that she endeavored to bring bundles of it with her to her wedding (indeed, in some versions of the legend, such is Catherine's preternatural obsession with the leafy vegetable that she brings spinach seeds, with an eye toward cultivating them after the nuptial ceremony); OR, that upon arriving in Marseille, the site of the wedding, her chefs discovered an abundance of spinach, owing to the similar Mediterranean climate, and went ahead and cooked with it because it was a familiar ingredient I hate to debunk these beautiful legends, but honestly I think the latter is much more likely, don't you? In any case, strictly speaking, in addition to buttered spinach, a Florentine-style dish needs Mornay sauce, grated cheese and an au gratin finish. Which means the version of eggs Florentine described above, is technically just eggs with spinach. But don't mention this fact to your server at brunch this weekend, because I guarantee they will not be amused. Note that the word florentine also has another definition not related to recipes made with spinach and Mornay sauce. There's a thin, crunchy wafer or cookie that also goes by the name florentine. This florentine cookie is made with honey and nuts and is sometimes coated with chocolate.


Which 6 letter English word describes a gallows with a projecting arm from which criminals were suspended after execution?

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Which 1882 painting by Edouard Manet clearly shows a bottle of Bass Pale Ale?

A Bar at the Folies-Bergere - Manet, Edouard - Gallery - Web gallery of art A Bar at the Folies-Bergere Description: A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (Un bar aux Folies Bergère) Oil on canvas, 1882 96 cm × 130 cm (37.8 in × 51.2 in) Courtauld Institute of Art, London, United Kingdom A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (French: Un bar aux Folies Bergère), painted and exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1882, was the last major work by French painter Édouard Manet. It depicts a scene in the Folies Bergère nightclub in Paris. The painting is filled with contemporaneous details specific to the Folies-Bergère. The distant pair of green feet in the upper left-hand corner belong to a trapeze artist, who is performing above the restaurant's patrons. The beer which is depicted, Bass Pale Ale (noted by the red triangle on the label), would have catered not to the tastes of Parisians, but to those of English tourists, suggesting a British clientèle. Manet has signed his name on the label of the bottle at the bottom left, combining the centuries-old practice of self-promotion in art with something more modern, bordering on the product placement concept of the late twentieth century. One interpretation of the painting has been that far only being a seller of the wares shown on the counter, the woman is herself one of the wares for sale; conveying undertones of prostitution. The man in the background may be a potential client. But for all its specificity to time and place, it is worth noting that, should the background of this painting indeed be a reflection in a mirror on the wall behind the bar as suggested by some critics, the woman in the reflection would appear directly behind the image of the woman facing forward. Neither are the bottles reflected accurately or in like quantity for it to be a reflection. These details were criticized in the French press when the painting was shown. The assumption is faulty when one considers that the postures of the two women, however, are quite different and the presence of the man to whom the second woman speaks marks the depth of the subject area. Indeed many critics view the faults in the reflection to be fundamental to the painting as they show a double reality and meaning to the work. One interpretation is that the reflection is an interaction earlier in time that results in the subject's expression in the painting's present. The painting has been interpreted as a modern paraphrasing of Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez. Cultural references The first owner of this painting was the composer (and close friend of Manet) Emmanuel Chabrier. The painting The bar (1954) by Australian painter John Brack, which depicts a comparatively grim Antipodean bar-room scene, is said to be an ironic reference to A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. The painting features two Bass Pale Ale bottles in the bottom-left and bottom-right corners foreground, Britain's first registered trademark. Canadian artist Jeff Wall makes reference to A Bar at the Folies-Bergère in his own work Picture For Women (1979) The Eddie Murphy film Coming to America features a re-styled version with the barmaid replaced by a black McDowell's employee in a plaid uniform with fast-food fare such as ketchup rather than beer. Hits:


The name of which organ of the human body is derived from the Greek words for all and flesh?

Diagram of the Human Body Using Etymologies - The Examining Room of Dr. Charles The Examining Room of Dr. Charles Diagram of the Human Body Using Etymologies July 11, 2013 The origin of a word is fascinating, and the etymology of a word’s evolution tells a story.  You can almost picture syllables and letters marching like armies through distant lands – Old England, Low Germany, Ancient Greece… or rising up from a dark, primordial world of shapeless magic to take form and structure. I’ve changed the anatomic names of the human body on this diagram to tell the story of each organ’s epithet. As a primary source I used Online Etymology Dictionary , which is a labor of love created by Douglas Harper using the best classic sources. The fantastic 3D anatomy rendering is from Zygote Media Group . I found some of the derivations and etymologies quite thought-provoking, while others such as “knee” are simply stated. I had to do a lot of work with my “something broken” to compose this diagram, so please enjoy! Brain – from the Celtic bhrag-no, or bran, “something broken” Skull – Dutch schol “turf, piece of ice” Hair – from PIE ghers– “to stand out, to bristle, rise to a point” Eye – from Proto-Indo-European (from here on abbreviated as PIE) “to see” Ear (Pinna) – from the Proto-Indo-European “backbone, dorsal fin” Cheek – Old English ceowan “chew” Nose – PIE nas, “nose” Mouth – Old English muþ “mouth, opening, door, gate,” Throat – Old Norse þrutna “to swell” Neck – PIE knok– “high point, ridge” Chest – from PIE kista “woven container” Breast – PIE root bhreus– “to swell, sprout” Heart – Old English heorte “heart; breast, soul, spirit, will, desire; courage; mind, intellect” Aorta – Greek aorte, term applied by Aristotle, literally “what is hung up,” Lungs – Proto-Germanic lungw, “the light organ.” It is speculated that this derives from the fact that lungs of a slaughtered animal float in water, while the heart, liver, etc., do not. Esophagus – from Greek oisophagos “gullet,” literally “what carries and eats” Stomach – Latin stomachus “stomach, throat,” also “pride, inclination, indignation” Liver – PIE leip– “to stick adhere; fat” Gallbladder – from PIE root ghel– “gold, yellow, yellowish-green” and PIE bhle– “to blow”, “to blow yellow, green” Pancreas – Latinized form of Greek pankreas, from pan– “all” (see pan-) + kreas “flesh” Kidney – perhaps a compound of Old English cwið “womb” + ey “egg” Intestines – Old English hropp, literally “rope” Spleen – from Greek splen, associated with “violent, ill-temper” Ovary – classical Latin, ovarius, “egg-keeper” Uterus – PIE root udero, “sticking out” Vagina – PIE wag-ina – from root *wag- “to break, split, bite” Penis – from Latin penis, “tail” Thigh – PIE teuk– from root teu – “to swell” Quadriceps – Latin quadriceps, “having four parts” Leg – PIE root meaning “to bend” Knee – well, basically Latin genu “knee” Calf – Old English cealf – “young cow” Ankle – PIE root ang-/ank– “to bend” Foot – Proto-Germanic fot, “foot” Toes – from Proto-Germanic taikhwo, “fingers” Shin – Proto-Germanic skino, “thin piece” Arm – PIE root ar – “fit, join” Shoulder – West Germanic skuldro, shield Biceps – Latin biceps “having two parts” Elbow – Old English elnboga, from ell “length of the forearm” + boga “bow, arch” Hand – Old English hond, hand “hand; side; power, control, possession” Finger – PIE penkwe, the root meaning “five”


In the human body, where are the intercostal muscles located?

Intercostal Muscles Function, Anatomy & Definition | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Intercostal muscles Intercostal muscles are muscle groups that are situated in between the ribs that create and move the chest wall. The muscles are broken down into three layers, and are primarily used to assist with the breathing process. The three layers are: external intercostal muscles, internal intercostal muscles, and the innermost intercostal muscles. These muscles are innervated and supplied with blood by the intercostal nerves, intercostal veins, and intercostal arteries. The other muscles are the scaleni, subcostal, and transversus thoracis. The external intercostal muscles are responsible for forced and quiet inhalation. They raise the ribs and expand the chest cavity, and originate from ribs one through 11, with insertion from ribs two to 12. The internal intercostal muscles are responsible for forced exhalation. They depress the ribs and decrease space in the chest cavity. They originate from ribs two through 12, with insertion from ribs one to 11. The innermost intercostal muscles are the deepest of the intercostal muscles. They are separated from the internal intercostal muscles by a grouping of nerves and blood vessels known as the nuerovascular bundle.