Baron Bomburst is a character in which British family film?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 52 out of 58 people found the following review useful: James Bond goes to Romper Room from Los Angeles, Ca 22 June 2001 I'm one of many thirty-somethings that grew up on this movie and later suffered nightmares featuring the Child Catcher. To this day, I still feel an uneasy chill when I hear the words "kiddie-winkies". Bit I still love this film on several levels. I loved it as a child because it's great cinema for children. I love it as a film student because it's a well-crafted, timeless fairytale. And I love it as an adult because it full of suggestive double meanings, much like the Warner Bros cartoons of the 1940s - the type of things that shoot straight over kids' heads and make adults snicker knowingly. With a screenplay penned by Ian Fleming, this should come as no surprise. Dick Van Dyke is Caractacus Potts, a wacky inventor who inexplicably lives in England with his two inexplicably English children. Caractacus Potts...wacky inventor,,,get it? Hoo hah! Potts and his two children (whose pictures may be seen in the dictionary next to the word "moppet") live with the senior Mr. Potts in a windmill/labratory. Caractacus rescues a junked motorcar from rusting in a field and restores it to new - meet Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, named for the sounds the car makes. Soon thereafter in one of those Pipi Longstocking-esque child-arranged dates, Potts and his two children go on a picnic with local richgirl Truly Scrumptious - possibly the best Bond Girl name since Pussy Galore. As the day winds down, Potts tells the children a story, in which the foursome embark on a great adventure in the resplendent Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which Potts as rigged to fly, float, drive itself, and perform other turn-of-the-century Batmobile-like functions. Our heroes end up in a far away kingdom ruled over by the Baron and Baroness Bomburst (Gert Frobe and Anna Quayle), a terribly sad place where children have been outlawed, rounded up, and kept in a dungeon. The gang and Chitty invade the kingdom to rescue Potts' father, who has mistakenly been identified as the inventor of the flying car and kidnapped. There, they befriend a toymaker (played by Benny Hill in one of his stock characters from his TV show) who hides the children while they attempt to spring grandpa Potts. Enter the Child Catcher, who lures the children with free lollipops and takes them away to the dungeon. Potts and the toymaker (who now only makes toys for the child-like king) hatch a plan to infiltrate the castle, rescue the elder Potts and the twin moppets, and free all the other children as well. I have two favorite scenes in this film. One is the musical number in the castle, where Truly and Potts are disguised as huge toys for the Baron's birthday. Truly is a wind-up doll on a music box, and Potts is a marionette who does a dance number that not only convinces you that he really is on strings, but that Dick Van Dyke is one of the most talented performers ever to be caught on film. My other favorite scene, I admit with guilt, is the one where the Baron and Baroness are readying themselves for bedtime, and prancing around the room in nightclothes calling each other by ultra-gooey-cute pet names. However, whenever the Baroness isn't looking, Baron Goldfinger takes a swing at her with an axe. It's the most entertainingly erotic scene in a kiddie flick since Natalie Wood was covered in cream pies while wearing only frilly turn-of-the-century underwear in "The Great Race". This film is a rare treat. It's a film that appeals to kids and keeps adults interested at the same time. Let your kids watch it, watch it with them, or just watch it yourself when you're in the mood for some pure, escapist fun. And try not to think about the Child Catcher when you go to bed afterward. Was the above review useful to you? 44 out of 54 people found the following review useful: Surprised folks wouldn't like this delightful film! from California 12 May 2003 It surprises me that some people think this is a horrible film. I was 3 when this fi


In which pantomime does the character Baron Hardup appear?

Cinderella Cinderella To order scripts ISBN 1-873855-14-1  Cast List  Scenes  Extract  Notes Introduction A pantomime written in a traditional style, but at the same time refreshingly  different, Cinderella treats your cast to some well made characters and  dialogue, and conspires to involve your audience to the maximum. There are many opportunities for song and dance, including 23 suggested titles,  and plenty of scope for including an undefined number of senior and junior chorus  members in the show. Principals: Male 6, Female 6, Indeterminate 2 © John Owen Smith 1989 Gloria, her sister - a bad, but incompetent Fairy Puck, a peripatetic Pixie Elves, Imps, Fairies, etc. (junior chorus) The Mortals: Cinderella, his daughter by his first wife (principal girl) Petunia & Nasturtium (Petty & Nasty), Ugly Sisters, imported daughters of his second wife Griselda, their mother and the Baron's second wife Buttons, the Baron's handyman The Prince Charming, heir to the throne of Concordia (principal boy) Dandini, Aide to the Prince Coachman The Prologue - Puck's Piece (Front of Tabs) Scene 1 - A Street in the Town (Full Set) Scene 2a - Gloria's grotto (Half Set) Scene 2b - A Room in the Palace (Front of Tabs) Scene 4a - In the Fairy Glen (Half Set) Scene 4b - Another Street in the Town (Front of Tabs) Scene 5 - Back in Baron Hardup's Kitchen (Full Set) ****  INTERVAL  **** The Interlogue - Gloria's grotto (Half Set) Scene 1 - At the Ball in the Palace (Full Set) Scene 2a - The Rumour Scene (Front of Tabs) Scene 2b - In the Fairy Glen Again (Half Set) Scene 3 - Again in Baron Hardup's Kitchen (Full Set) Scene 4 - Community Song (Front of Tabs) Scene 5 - In the Palace again (Full Set) Extract from Act I Scene 3 Squire What have we come for Baldock? Baldock Two asses, Squire. Squire Two asses? What are you talking about? Baldock That's what it says here - you wrote it, look - "Two asses". Squire Give me that, let's have a look! "To assess", you ass, "To assess"! Two asses indeed! We know where one of them is, don't we! Baldock It's your writing, Squire. Squire It's your education you mean. You're incompetent Baldock, what are you? Baldock Income bent, Squire. Squire Bent! Yes, you're probably that too. (To Buttons and Cinders) We're here to assess the assets, calculate the cash, work out the wealth, list the lot and tot up the total. Cinders Well, of all the cheek! Buttons There's not a lot to tot! Squire We'll see. Squire (To Baldock) You start upstairs, Baldock, and I'll start down-stairs. Baldock Upstairs. Righto, Squire. (Baldock exits upstage left) Buttons You'd better start through here, (guides Squire upstage right), but I'm afraid it won't take you long. (Squire exits upstage right) Buttons (To Cinders) Now, where were we? Cinders About to make supper. Buttons Right, well let's get on with it before the Squire ... (he is interrupted by shrieks and horrendous screams from upstairs).  Oh my goodness, what's happened now? Cinders I think Baldock's just found Daddy's hidden assets! (The Ugly Sisters rush on from upstage left) Nasty There's a man in my room! Petty And mine! Cinders He can't be in both at the same time. Nasty There I was embroiled in my boudoir, when this fearsome face leered round the door at me. Buttons Poor fellow! Petty And I was in the middle of my make-up when the monster appeared in my mirror! Buttons I wonder he survived! Nasty What's he up to, that's what I'd like to know. Petty Up to no good, I'll be bound. Nasty Fancy, just barging in on us like that - two defenceless females.  I mean, anything might have happened. Buttons Unlikely, I would say. Producer's Notes This pantomime uses three different full set scenes, separated by half set  or front of curtain scenes to allow for backstage activity. Directions given are those used in the original production, but use your imagination  according to the facilities available to you. (In the event, we didn't fly Puck  out of the Prologue!). A list of songs used in the original production is included for your guidance.  Where speci


On which 2014 Richard Linklater film did production begin in 2002, but not end until 2014?

Boyhood (2014) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college. Director: a list of 29 titles created 23 Aug 2014 a list of 26 titles created 15 Dec 2014 a list of 24 titles created 17 Dec 2014 a list of 25 titles created 2 weeks ago a list of 35 titles created 5 days ago Search for " Boyhood " 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. Won     1     Oscar. Another    170 wins & 206 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Out of work and with no place to live, a fired nanny and a struggling comedian are stuck house-sitting together. To get back on their feet, this odd couple reluctantly helps each other ... See full summary  » Director: Katharine Emmer Illustrated upon the progress of his latest Broadway play, a former popular actor's struggle to cope with his current life as a wasted actor is shown. Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Directors: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland Stars: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Director: James Marsh A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Director: Spike Jonze The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Director: Wes Anderson After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Director: David O. Russell In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease. Director: Jean-Marc Vallée A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna. Director: Richard Linklater Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Stars: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear Edit Storyline Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater 's BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (a breakthrough performance by Ellar Coltrane ), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason's parents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, BOYHOOD charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before. Snapshots of adolescence from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and all the moments in between become transcendent, set to a soundtrack spanning the years from Coldplay's Yellow to Arcade Fire's Deep Blue. BOYHOOD is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting. Written by IFC Films 12 years in the making Genres: Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated R for language including sexual references, and for teen drug


Which 1950 film stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, an aging Broadway star?

All About Eve (1950) - IMDb IMDb 7 January 2017 5:00 AM, UTC NEWS 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 An ingenue insinuates herself into the company of an established but aging stage actress and her circle of theater friends. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz (written for the screen by) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV 2017 Golden Globe Nominees: In & Out of Character Get a closer look at this year's Golden Globe Award nominees in real life and in the roles that earned them fame. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. View the gallery Related News a list of 31 titles created 06 Dec 2012 a list of 25 titles created 23 Mar 2014 a list of 25 titles created 06 Jun 2014 a list of 44 titles created 04 Oct 2015 a list of 41 titles created 5 months ago Title: All About Eve (1950) 8.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     6     Oscars. Another    16 wins & 17 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A man tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue. Director: Billy Wilder A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. Director: Billy Wilder When two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. Director: Billy Wilder A spoiled heiress running away from her family is helped by a man who is actually a reporter in need of a story. Director: Frank Capra Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Director: John Huston An insurance representative lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses an insurance investigator's suspicions. Director: Billy Wilder A self-conscious bride is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife. Director: Alfred Hitchcock An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Director: Elia Kazan A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down. Director: Frank Capra Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime. Director: Carol Reed A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. Director: John Ford Three World War II veterans return home to small-town America to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed. Director: William Wyler Edit Storyline Eve (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her "idol" aging Broadway Star, Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It all seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo in EVERY performance of the current play she is in. Only Playright critic DeWitt (George Sanders) sees through Eve's evil plan, which is to take her parts and fiancé, Bill Simpson (Gary Merrill) When the fiancé shows no interest, she tries for playwright Hugh Marlowe (Lloyd Richards) but DeWitt stops her. After she accepts her award, she decides to skip the after-party and goes to her room, where we find a young woman named Phoebe, who snuck into her room and fell asleep. This is where the "Circle of Life" now comes to fruition as Eve is going to get played the way she did Margo. It's all about women---and their men! Genres: 15 January 1951 (Sweden) See more  » Also Known As: $10,177        (USA) (6 October 2000) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia According to the casting director'


What was the real name of Herman, from the pop group Herman’s Hermits?

Herman's Hermits | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography               by Bruce Eder Herman's Hermits were one of those odd 1960's groups that accumulated millions of fans, but precious little respect. Indeed, their status is remarkably similar to that of the Monkees and it's not a coincidence that both groups' music was intended to appeal to younger teenagers. The difference is that as early as 1976, the Monkees began to be considered cool by people who really knew music; it has taken 35 years for Herman's Hermits to begin receiving higher regard for their work. Of course, that lack of respect had no relevance to their success: 20 singles lofted into the Top 40 in England and America between 1964 and 1970, 16 of them in the Top 20, and most of those Top Ten as well. Artistically, they were rated far lower than the Hollies , the Searchers , or Gerry & the Pacemakers , but commercially, the Hermits were only a couple of rungs below the Beatles and the Rolling Stones . The magnitude of their success seemed highly improbable, based on their modest beginnings. Guitarist/singer Keith Hopwood (born October 26, 1946), bassist/singer Karl Green (born July 31, 1947), guitarist/singer Derek "Lek" Leckenby (born May 14, 1945), and drummer Barry Whitwam (born July 21, 1946) were among the younger musicians on the Manchester band scene in 1963, when they started playing together as the Heartbeats. The city was home to many dozens of promising bands, most notable among them the Hollies , the Mockingbirds , and Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders . Later that year, the Heartbeats got a new member in 16-year-old Peter Noone (born November 5, 1947), who filled in one night when their regular vocalist failed to turn up for a gig. Noone was already a veteran actor, trained at the Manchester School of Music and Drama; he had been a child star on television in the late '50s, on the television series Coronation Street, but he also had musical aspirations. As a vocalist with the Heartbeats, he initially worked under the name Peter Novak. The quintet followed the same path that any other struggling band did, playing shows at youth clubs and local dances, hoping to get noticed, and they picked up a pair of managers, Harvey Lisberg and Charlie Silverman. Accounts vary as to the origins of the name they ultimately adopted -- some say that their managers remarked on the facial resemblance between Noone and the character of Sherman in the Jay Ward cartoon show "Mr. Peabody & Sherman"; others credit Karl Green with mentioning it. In any case, "Sherman" became "Herman" and the group, in search of a more distinct name, became Herman & His Hermits and then Herman's Hermits. They played a pleasing, melodic brand of rock & roll, mostly standards of the late '50s and early '60s, with Noone's attractive vocals at the fore. Their big break came in 1964 when producer Mickie Most was invited by Lisberg and Silverman to a show in Manchester. He was impressed with their wholesome, clean-cut image, and with Noone's singing and pleasant, non-threatening stage presence, and he agreed to produce them, arranging a recording contract for the group with the EMI-Columbia label in England; their American releases were licensed to MGM Records. Herman's Hermits' debut single, a Carole King / Gerry Goffin song called "I'm Into Something Good," released in the summer of 1964, hit number one in England and number 13 in America. Ironically, considering the direction of many of their future releases, the group displayed anything but an English sound on "I'm Into Something Good." Instead, it had a transatlantic feel, smooth and easy-going with a kind of vaguely identifiable California sound. Of course, that statement assumed that the group had much to do with the record -- as it turned out, they didn't. In a manner typical of the majority of the acts that Most produced, the Hermits didn't play on most of their own records; Mickie Most, as was typical of producers in the era before the Beatles ' emergence, saw no reason to make a less-than-perfect reco


Two of the four blood groups are ‘A’ and ‘B’. What are the other two?

Human Blood: ABO Blood Types (1868-1943) The most well-known  and medically important blood types are in the ABO group.  They were discovered in 1900 and 1901 at the University of Vienna  by Karl Landsteiner in the process of trying to learn why blood transfusions  sometimes cause death and at other times save a patient.  In 1930, he  belatedly received the Nobel Prize for his discovery of blood types. All humans and many other primates can be typed for  the ABO blood group.  There are four principal types: A, B,  AB, and O.  There are two antigens and two antibodies that are mostly responsible for the ABO  types.  The specific combination of these  four components determines an individual's type in most cases.  The table below shows  the possible permutations of antigens and antibodies with the corresponding ABO type ("yes" indicates the presence of a component and "no" indicates its absence in the  blood of an individual).       It is easy and  inexpensive to determine an individual's ABO type from a few drops of blood.  A serum  containing anti-A  antibodies is mixed with some of the  blood.  Another serum with anti-B  antibodies is mixed with  the remaining sample.   Whether or not agglutination occurs in either sample  indicates the ABO type.   It is a simple process of elimination of the possibilities.  For instance, if an individual's blood sample is agglutinated by the anti-A  antibody, but not the   anti-B antibody, it means  that the A  antigen is present but not the B  antigen.  Therefore, the blood type is A.   Genetic Inheritance  Patterns Research carried out in Heidelberg,  Germany by Ludwik Hirszfeld and Emil von Dungern in 1910 and 1911 showed that  the ABO blood types are inherited.  We now know that they are  determined by genes on chromosome 9, and they do not change as a result of environmental influences during life.  An  individual's ABO type results from the inheritance of 1 of 3 alleles (A,  B, or  O) from each parent.  The possible  outcomes are shown below: The possible ABO alleles for one parent are in the top row and the alleles of the     other are in the left column.  Offspring genotypes OO (O) Both  A and  B alleles are dominant over  O.  As a result, individuals who have  an AO genotype will have an A phenotype .  People who are type O have  OO  genotypes.  In other words, they inherited a recessive O allele from both parents. The  A and  B alleles  are codominant.  Therefore, if an A is inherited from one parent and a  B from the other, the phenotype will be  AB.   Agglutination tests will show that these individuals have the  characteristics of both type A  and type B blood. CAUTION: the inheritance of ABO blood types does not always follow such straightforward rules of  inheritance.  If you wish to explore the reason why this is true, select the Bombay Phenotype  button below.    Bombay Phenotype     ABO Blood  type antigens are not only found on the surface of red cells.  They are  also normally secreted by some people in their body fluids, including saliva,  tears, and urine.  Whether someone is able to secrete them is genetically controlled.  Police agencies now routinely use this so-called secretor system data  to identify potential victims and criminals when blood samples are not  available. Despite  the fact that the blood types of children are solely determined by inheritance  from their parents, paternity in the U.S. and many other nations can no longer be legally established based on  conventional blood typing.  To do that, it is necessary to compare HLA types and/or DNA sequences.  The use of  DNA is more accurate in determining paternity, but it is also more expensive  than HLA typing. Antibodies  to alien antigens in the ABO group are usually present in our plasma prior to the  first contact with blood of a different ABO type.  This may be partly  explained by the fact that these antigens are also produced by certain  bacteria and possibly some plants.  When we come in contact with them, our bodie


‘The Last King of Scotland’ (2006) was set in which country?

The Last King of Scotland (2006) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Last King of Scotland ( 2006 ) R | Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970's. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 42 titles created 01 Dec 2010 a list of 34 titles created 14 Apr 2011 a list of 22 titles created 10 Jan 2012 a list of 47 titles created 14 Nov 2015 a list of 32 titles created 6 months ago Title: The Last King of Scotland (2006) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    47 wins & 30 nominations. See more awards  » Videos     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X   The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles , from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Director: Taylor Hackford Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment. Director: Davis Guggenheim A politically charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved and affected by it. Director: Stephen Gaghan A widower is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's murder, big business, and corporate corruption. Director: Fernando Meirelles     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X   In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row. Director: Bennett Miller A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century." Director: James Marsh The story of Harvey Milk , and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. Director: Gus Van Sant Alex Gibney exposes the haunting details of the USA's torture and interrogation practices during the War in Afghanistan. Director: Alex Gibney In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. Director: Luc Jacquet After the death of Princess Diana , Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Director: Stephen Frears Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district. Directors: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman Stars: Kochi, Avijit Halder, Shanti Das A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multibillion-dollar class action suit. Director: Tony Gilroy Edit Storyline In the early 1970s, Nicholas Garrigan, a young semi-idealistic Scottish doctor, comes to Uganda to assist in a rural hospital. Once there, he soon meets up with the new President, Idi Amin, who promises a golden age for the African nation. Garrigan hits it off immediately with the rabid Scotland fan, who soon offers him a senior position in the national health department and becomes one of Amin's closest advisers. However as the years pass, Garrigan cannot help but notice Amin's increasingly erratic behavior that grows beyond a legitimate fear of assassination into a murderous in


What is the Capital of Paraguay? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Paraguay The Capital City of Paraguay (officially named Republic of Paraguay) is the city of Asuncion. The population of Asuncion (officially named Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asuncion) in the year 2002 was 512,112 (1,639,000 in the metropolitan area). Paraguay is a Spanish speaking country that does not border with any sea. Additional Information


Who was Chair of the Conservative Party from 2010 until 2012?

Home - Chairman of the National ConventionChairman of the National Convention | Robert Semple is Chairman of the National Convention Home Deputy Chairman Conservative Party Board Welcome to my website It is a huge privilege to have been elected Chairman of the National Conservative Convention and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party Board. My role is to lead the Voluntary Party nationally. I also represent our members on the Board, which oversees all aspects of the running of the Party. I was first elected to the Board at the Cardiff Spring Conference in 2011 and was fortunate enough to Chair the Party Conference in 2014 just ahead of the General Election this year. My website explains the structure of the Party, the role of the Voluntary Party within that structure and my aims for taking the Party forward. PARTY POSITIONS HELD: President of the National Convention and Chair of the Party Conference (2014) Vice President National Convention (2011-2014) Co-Chair Party’s Membership Committee (2011-) Finance & Audit Committee (2011-) Member of the Northern Board (2008-) Regional Chairman Yorkshire and The Humber Region (2008-2011) Area Chairman for West Yorkshire (2005-2008) Area Team Member for West Yorkshire (2003 -2008) Association Chairman, Elmet CA (2003-2006) President, Leeds City Conservative Association (2008-) Chairman, Brighouse Campaign Centre (2007-2011) Chairman, Leeds Campaign Centre (2006-2010) Deputy Chairman, Elmet CA (1999-2002) Testimonials “Rob was a really effective Vice President when I was Chairman. Focused and action orientated, he could get things done. Always reasonable but prepared to be forceful when required. A great representative of the volunteers to our Party’s leadership and professionals.” Jeremy Middleton, CBE, Chairman of the National Convention 2009 – 2012 Rob is articulate, diplomatic, reliable and hard working……his record of work for the Voluntary Party is exceptional and the results speak for themselves. Rob lives and works in Yorkshire; his election will help to ensure that the Party does not become too centralised.” Lord Bates, Northern Board Founding Member, Deputy Chairman of the Party 2007–2010 “Rob has been a great supporter of the CWO as our Board Representative and is always willing to talk and, more importantly, listen to CWO groups no matter where they are in the country. With his experience and success at Regional and now National level, I have no hesitation in giving him my full support.”   Niki Molnar, Chairman of Conservative Women’s Organisation “I have known and worked alongside Rob for more than seven years at all levels within the party. He is a committed campaigner whose campaign centres across Yorkshire and Humberside enabled the party to win marginal seats with swings larger than the national average. He is extremely highly regarded for his commitment to the Voluntary Party and is particularly well known as a strong voice for the North of England, having secured more funding for and candidates from the North. With his experience, skills and enthusiasm, Rob is a great asset to the Conservative Party.” Baroness Warsi, Chairman of the Conservative Party 2010 – 2012 “Rob is an outstanding campaigner. His combination of charm, diplomacy and determination is the mark of someone who gets things done.” RT HON Eric Pickles MP, Party Chairman, 2010 Election How to contact me If you would like to know more about my role on the Board of the Party please get in touch with me by one of the following methods. Telephone:


What was the birth name of the woman who married Laurence Olivier in 1961?

Laurence Olivier - Biography - IMDb Laurence Olivier Biography Showing all 227 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (5) | Trivia  (141) | Personal Quotes  (44) | Salary  (28) Overview (5) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett , who met Olivier in 1927. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England, to Agnes Louise (Crookenden) and Gerard Kerr Olivier, a High Anglican priest. His surname came from a great-great-grandfather who was of French Huguenot origin. One of Olivier's earliest successes as a Shakespearean actor on the London stage came in 1935 when he played "Romeo" and "Mercutio" in alternate performances of "Romeo and Juliet" with John Gielgud . A young Englishwoman just beginning her career on the stage fell in love with Olivier's Romeo. In 1937, she was "Ophelia" to his "Hamlet" in a special performance at Kronberg Castle, Elsinore, Denmark. In 1940, she became his second wife after both returned from making films in America that were major box office hits of 1939. His film was Wuthering Heights (1939), her film was Gone with the Wind (1939). Vivien Leigh and Olivier were screen lovers in Fire Over England (1937), 21 Days Together (1940) and That Hamilton Woman (1941). There was almost a fourth film together in 1944 when Olivier and Leigh traveled to Scotland with Charles C. Bennett to research the real-life story of a Scottish girl accused of murdering her French lover. Bennett recalled that Olivier researched the story "with all the thoroughness of Sherlock Holmes" and "we unearthed evidence, never known or produced at the trial, that would most certainly have sent the young lady to the gallows". The film project was then abandoned. During their two-decade marriage, Olivier and Leigh appeared on the stage in England and America and made films whenever they really needed to make some money. In 1951, Olivier was working on a screen adaptation of Theodore Dreiser 's novel "Sister Carrie" ( Carrie (1952)) while Leigh was completing work on the film version of the Tennessee Williams ' play, A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). She won her second Oscar for bringing "Blanche DuBois" to the screen. Carrie (1952) was a film that Olivier never talked about. George Hurstwood, a middle-aged married man from Chicago who tricked a young woman into leaving a younger man about to marry her, became a New York street person in the novel. Olivier played him as a somewhat nicer person who didn't fall quite as low. A PBS documentary on Olivier's career broadcast in 1987 covered his first sojourn in Hollywood in the early 1930s with his first wife, Jill Esmond , and noted that her star was higher than his at that time. On film, he was upstaged by his second wife, too, even though the list of films he made is four times as long as hers. More than half of his film credits come after The Entertainer (1960), which started out as a play in London in 1957. When the play moved across the Atlantic to Broadway in 1958, the role of "Archie Rice"'s daughter was taken over by Joan Plowright , who was also in the film. They married soon after the release of The Entertainer (1960). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Dale O'Connor <daleoc@worldnet.att.net> Spouse (3) A handsome man with a magnificent speaking voice Often played noble and fiercely proud leaders and royalty figures Often directed himself in his films Rich smooth voice Trivia (141) 1985: When presenting at the Oscars, he forgot to name the Best Picture nominees. He simply opened the envelope and proclaimed, " Amadeus (1984)". Even with his noble titles, he refused to carry on a conversation with anyone who would not address him as "Larry". 10/97: Ranked #46 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. Knighted in the 1947 King's Birthday Honours List, made a life peer in the 1970 Queen's Birthday Honours List, awarded the Order of Merit in 1981. Father, with Jill Esmond , of son Tarq


Born in Bolton in 1982, Jenny Ryan is the latest person to join which ITV programme?

News Archive - UKGameshows News Archive Old news stories are archived here. See the main page for the latest news. Contents 2016 16 September You're Hired in the Firing Line Mr. Gilbert Rhod Gilbert has been announced as the new host of The Apprentice spin-off programme You're Fired! after Jack Dee fired himself from the BBC2 vehicle after only one series. Romesh Ranganathan, who was a regular panellist in the last series will not return due to scheduling conflicts. 13 September We've had the most amazing time on Bake Off Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins have announced that they will not follow The Great British Bake Off to Channel 4. They will step down as hosts after the current series on the BBC. Mel and Sue said in a statement: "We made no secret of our desire for the show to remain where it was... we're not going with the dough." 12 September Bake Off Off The BBC has lost the rights to show The Great British Bake Off after the current series and Christmas specials. The exceedingly popular show will move to Channel 4, after Love Productions turned down the BBC's final offer. It's not immediately clear if any of its stars will leave. 22 August BLANK Me One More Time More information about the Blankety Blank revival has been revealed as David Walliams will host a Christmas special of the cult game show. According to the Daily Mirror, the Christmas special will be a trial for a full series, which is quite similar to how the Lily Savage era went. 19 August Deal Me Out Channel 4 announced today that Deal or No Deal has been axed after being on the screens for 11 years and airing over 3,000 episodes. The final series will air in autumn 2016. 15 August ReBLANKED A piece in the Sunday People claimed that ITV wanted to make another series of Blankety Blank . We've not been able to confirm that ITV has commissioned a series, as the broadcaster has not commented on the speculation. 1 June Meet the new judges, same as the old judges Louis Walsh ! Sharon Osbourne! Simon Cowell ! Nicole Scherzinger! The judging panel for The X Factor has been announced, and the names have bags of experience. With Dermot O'Leary back as host, this year's show takes us back to the glory days of 2013, and with no Gary Barlow. 5 May CJ de Mooi on the move again CJ de Mooi will leave the Eggheads panel and move to South Africa. CJ, one of the original Eggheads, left the programme between 2012 and 2014. He will be replaced by two new Eggheads who will be found in a televised quiz. 6 April Coach Trip Rolls onto E4 Coach Trip is heading for a new destination by moving to E4. The series which sees tour guide Brendan Sheerin overseeing a couples tour of Europe, with the least popular couple voted off at the end of each day, has aired on and off for 11 years on Channel 4. The new series will consist of thirty half-hour episodes, and will air later in the year. 5 April Cheryl has The Exit Factor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has quit The X Factor . The singer first appeared as a judge between 2008-10, before returning for the 2014-5 series. The former Popstars: The Rivals contestant has chosen to leave to focus on her music career. To date, no judges have been confirmed for the upcoming series, which begins airing this summer. 31 March It's goodbye from him. The other half of "The Two Ronnies" Ronnie Corbett died today at the age of 85. In the game show world, he is well known for hosting Small Talk . 30 March Vernon drives to success Next week, Vernon Kay will host Drive on ITV. He's now the second most prolific game show host in the UK with 16 main hosting roles. Vernon moves clear of the late Bob Monkhouse , who is now in third place with 15 shows. Davina McCall remains the current leader, she's fronted 17 programmes. 29 March Your Saturday Night Starts Right Here! Dermot O'Leary is returning to host The X Factor . The announcement was made almost a year after he left the programme. The 2015 series was helmed by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs and saw mixed reviews and falling ratings. The new series, which will also see the return of the room auditions, will begin in


Which drug derives its name from the Greek god of dreams?

Morpheus (mythology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Morpheus (mythology) Metamorphoses Book XI.]] For other uses, see Morpheus . Morpheus ( Greek : Μορφέας, Μορφεύς, "he who forms, shapes, moulds", from the Greek morphe) is the Greek god of dreams . Morpheus has the ability to take any human's form and appear in dreams. He is the son or brother of Hypnos , the god of sleep. Nyx (the goddess of night) is his mother/grandmother. The brothers (according to Hesiod) or sons (according to Ovid) of Hypnos — the Oneiroi — are rulers of visions, and include Phobetor (also known as Icelus ), and Phantasos . Morpheus is spoken of in the Metamorphoses of Ovid . It is also believed that in the Iliad he is spoken of as "Dream." He is also referred to in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene (1590). He sleeps on an ebony bed in a dimly lit cave, surrounded by poppy flowers. According to Ovid, Morpheus concentrated on the human elements of dreams, his brothers Phobetor and Phantasos being responsible for animals and inanimate objects, respectively. Morpheus sends images of humans in dreams or visions, and is responsible for shaping dreams, or giving shape to the beings that inhabit dreams. Phobetor made fearsome dreams (etymologically related to "phobia" from the Greek φόβος "fear"). Phantasos produced tricky and unreal dreams (hence "fantasy", "phantasmagoria", etc.). Together these attendants of Hypnos rule the realm of dreams. Morpheus also had special responsibility for the dreams of kings and heroes. For these reasons Morpheus is often referred to as "Morpheus the Greek god of dreams" in superiority to his brothers. The drug morphine (once "morphium") derives its name from Morpheus based on its dream-inducing power. Morpheus is one of Hypnos 's subordinate gods in Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas . Morpheus is the pseudonym of one of the main characters in the Wachowski Brothers ' The Matrix "[Step Brothers]" film, played by Laurence Fishburne as the one who awakens Neo from his "sleep". The personification of dreaming is the main character in Neil Gaiman 's popular graphic novel The Sandman . He is often referred to as Morpheus, or Lord Shaper. Morpheus is the king of the dream world known as Slumberland in Winsor McCay 's classic Sunday comic Little Nemo in Slumberland . The Greek god Morpheus is mentioned as an antagonist in the video game God of War: Chains of Olympus . The chorus of Lullaby by The Tea Party (rock band) reminds the listener that they "sleep tonight, safe in the arms of Morpheus." In the popular MMORPG World of Warcraft , a boss protecting 'The Dreamer' in the instance Sunken Temple is a dragon named Morpheus . Apoptygma Berzerk 's song "Black Vs. White" from the album Rocket Science uses Morpheus as a poetic device. Singer/songwriter Stephan Groth 's sings that society, as a whole, is willfully ignorant of their own ills and misdeeds, as shown in the line, "We're so close to the edge now, but nobody cares; Far away, in the arms of Morpheus" The virtual horse website www.howrse.com, which makes direct reference to Greek Gods several times, named one of its' 'Black Market Items' Morpheus' Arms, which can be used to '...sleep and age your horses without limit...' Morpheus is said to appear in the final Percy Jackson and the Olympians book "Morpheus" is the title of an Agnes Rossi short story about a man who is on morphine and dying from cancer.  This article relating to a Greek deity is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it .


Who preceded General Cornwallis as Governor-General of India?

Reforms Brought by Lord Cornwallis Reforms Brought by Lord Cornwallis Article shared by : In 1786 Lord Cornwallis succeeded Sirjoha Macpherson as the governor-general of India. He was the first governor-general of India who had to work under the Pitt’s India Act. He was a nobleman of high rank and aristocratic disposition. In India he attained success by following the policy of Warren Hastings. He reformed and reorganized the administration of the company. ADVERTISEMENTS: Administrative Reforms: The servants of the company were corrupt, incompetent and irresponsible persons. Cornwallis realized that the low salaries of the company’s servants encouraged them to indulge in various kinds of private trade to augment their income. So Cornwallis decided to raise the salaries of the servants of the company. Image Source: seaofliberty.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/cornwallis-1781.jpg The employees of the company were prohibited to carry on private trade. He had a low opinion about the character, ability and integrity of the Indian people. So he sought to reserve all higher posts for the Europeans. He also introduced some reforms in police department. The districts were divided into small thanas and an Inspector was appointed in each thana. A superior officer with the designation of superintendent of police was appointed in each district to supervise the work of the Inspectors. He raised the salaries of all police officers. He separated the judiciary from executive as a result equal justice could be dispensed to all the people. Judicial Reforms: ADVERTISEMENTS: Cornwallis introduced some significant reforms in the sphere of judicial administration and tried to complete the unfinished work of Warren Hastings. During his period number of revenue districts was reduced from 35 to 23 in the Presidency of Bengal. The collector was the head of the district. In 1787 district courts were presided over by the collector. The collectors were vested with magisterial powers and empowered to administer criminal justice. In 1790-92 further changes were made in the administration of criminal justice. The Faujdari Adalats of the districts were abolished and in their place four circuit courts were established at Dacca, Patna, Calcutta and Murshidabad. These courts were presided over by two covenanted servants of the company who decided the cases with the help of Qazis and Muftis. The Sadar Nizamat Adalat was again shifted from Murshidabad to Calcutta. The Muhammadan Judge of this Adalat was removed and in his place the Governor General and Council presided over the Sadar Nizamat Adalat. By 1793 the judicial reforms of Cornwallis took the final shape and were embodied in the famous Cornwallis Code. Separation of powers was the basis of the new reforms. The collector was deprived of all his judicial and magisterial powers. The judges tried all civil cases in the districts. The collector was required to look after the administration and to realise the revenue of the district. Under the subordination of the District Judge Civil and criminal courts of Lower grade were established in which the Munsif and Sadar Amin tried the minor cases of the people. Appeals could be made to district court against the decisions of the Lower Courts. ADVERTISEMENTS: Commercial Reforms: Cornwallis took some steps for the improvement of trade and commerce. Since the establishment of Board of Trade at Calcutta, the company had procured goods through European and Indian contractors. These contractors often supplied goods at high prices and of low quality. Cornwallis stopped the practice of procuring supplies through contracts and started the practice of procuring supplies through Commercial Residents and agents. These Commercial Residents fixed the prices of goods with the manufacturers and also made advances to them. Cornwallis reduced the members of the Board of Trade from eleven to five and placed it under the control of the Calcutta Council. He also issued instructions that the merchants would not be oppressed.


Who was the ecclesiastical figure who founded Winchester College in 1382?

Winchester College - The History History   William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor (or, as we would now say, Prime Minister) of England, was a self-made man born at Wickham, Hampshire, in about 1323. By his personal talents, by a patron’s gift of an education, and above all by a certain natural toughness, he worked his way to the top of the executive class of his day and amassed a considerable fortune.   In an age when literacy, learning and government were the province of the Church, Wykeham wished to see the central government served by a well educated clergy. Placed as he was at the top of the tree, enjoying contacts with the throne and the Holy See, he was ideally situated to see to the meeting of this need. And his personal revenues lay ready to hand. In 1382 he obtained his charter to found Winchester; the buildings were begun in 1387, and occupied, though incomplete, in March 1394. Meanwhile by 1386 his other and senior foundation at Oxford (New College, or Saint Marie College of Winchester in Oxford) had begun operations. Thus by the end of the fourteenth century Wykeham’s great scheme for the supply of educated men dedicated to God and the public service, was realised and in working order. His seventy scholars at Winchester were to go on to New College, and thence out into the world, ready and equipped to serve. From that day to this Wykeham’s seventy Scholars have lived in College. The original community was self-contained in the mediaeval manner. It numbered 115 persons, governed by the Warden and ten Fellows, with two schoolmasters and three chaplains. Sixteen quiristers (choristers) and three lay clerks completed the foundation proper, but Wykeham also allowed the education he provided to be shared at their own expense by ten others, the sons of gentry and particular friends of the College. These were the forerunners, if not the germinal idea, of the present Commoners. When Henry VI founded Eton College, he took Winchester as his model, visited it on many occasions, borrowed its Statutes and removed its Headmaster and some of the Scholars to start his new school but apart from that interruption Winchester carried out its Founder’s intentions with great distinction until the Reformation. The Reformation brought with it a break-up of mediaeval institutions and a deep suspicion of perpetual semi-monastic societies. Winchester and Eton were lucky to survive at all. Their connections with their sister colleges at Oxford and Cambridge saved them; but a very different Winchester emerged, with her revenues becoming the perquisites of absentee Fellows who found their enjoyment of them slightly inconvenienced by the obligation to educate the young. Despite the abuses, education did continue. Scholars and Commoners were still taught together in Seventh Chamber, the ancient schoolroom, until the numbers made it too small. In 1683, largely by the personal munificence of Warden Nicholas, the brick School was built and it is from this time that we find an increasing interest focused upon the Commoners and a rise in the importance of the Headmaster. At the instigation of the Clarendon Commission of 1868 the Fellows ceased to be resident. The Warden ceased to be resident in 1904, but his importance as titular Head of the Foundation and Chairman of the Governing Body has never diminished.   In 1740 Dr Burton, the then Headmaster (or Head Master as he is often referred to) bought up the leases, and later the freehold, of the old Sustern Spital (a women’s hospital) which was situated on the site of the (present) Headmaster’s offices, and altered it to provide boarding accommodation for Commoners. By 1784 it was established that the Headmaster should move out of College and preside over the fee-paying Commoners, and that the Second Master should reside in College in charge of the Scholars. It is a point to mention that Scholars were more likely to be such for reasons of influence rather than ability. In 1855 the seventy Scholarships were thrown open to intellectual competition and in 1862 three separate boarding


In rugby union, the hooker wears no.2. What number is worn in rugby league?

Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Introduction Originally the number of players in a game of Rugby football was not limited, and there were no formal playing positions. Games at rugby school were simply played by however many boys wanted to play in a particular game. A kind of huge rolling maul developed, moving around the field since there was a very limited amount of space on the field in which to run. As the game began to be played between different schools and clubs a fixed number of players was needed. The first internationals were played 20 a side (Scotland vs. England being the first in 1871). The number of players was reduced to 15 in 1876 after Oxford persuaded Cambridge to play the varsity match with just 15 players in 1874/75. The move was a great success since it opened up the space in which to run with the ball. Most club games used 15 players during 1876 and the first international with fifteen players was England vs. Ireland in 1877. "Numbers are not necessary and they savour of professionalism and the circus" The First Numbers The practice of showing the player's number on the shirt/jersey started in 1897 when New Zealand played Queensland in Brisbane (which was the first New Zealand tour match). The idea was to enable spectators to identify players by placing numbers on their  backs. Match cards (programmes) were sold listing the players' names and their  corresponding numbers, and these proved popular with the public. The numbers used on that tour were 1 to 15 (from full-back to the forwards) for  New Zealand and 16 to 30 for the host teams. The Australians quickly adopted the  practice for their Tests against New Zealand ( the first Trans-Tasman Test, 15th August, 1903) and the British/Irish  (1904) they numbered teams in reverse with the full-back wearing 15, as today. South Africa wore numbers for the first time in 1906 on their tour to the UK. The All Blacks wore numbers when they made their first official tour to Britain,  and for the famous Wales Test at Cardiff on December 16, 1905 both teams were  numbered: 1 for full-back (Wales), but 15 for full-back (New Zealand). 1905 All Blacks vs Midland Counties In 1921 England and Wales brought the matter before the IRB but the conclusion was that this was a matter to be decided by the individual unions. In 1922 England played Wales in Cardiff and both teams used player numbering for the first time in a home nations championship game (Six nations). Some other countries did not adopt it till much later e.g. Scotland who adopted it first in 1928 in a game against France. Interestingly enough the committee consulted a senior cap (John Bannerman) afterwards to elicit the the views of the players and after the feedback was against it, they removed the numbers again until re-introducing them in 1933. When Scotland played England in the Calcutta cup at Twickenham in 1928 King George V asked a former president of the SFU James Aikman Smith (known as Napoleon) why Scotland were not wearing numbers and was told "This sir is a rugby match not a cattle sale". Numbers did not return to Scotland's jerseys until two years after Smith's death. Official programmes were usually very flimsy productions produced by the Union  staging a Test, but there were often "pirate" versions issued by opportunists  out to make a fast buck. The Unions deliberately chopped and changed numbering  methods to outwit the pirates, and the public were warned, in the press and at  grounds, that only the official programmes had the "correct numbers for  players." Edinburgh Academicals and Herriot's College arranged to number their players for the game on Saturday 21st February 1931. The first time two Scottish teams were numbered. By 1950 all the home nations used numbers but England, Scotland and Wales numbered the players starting from the full back (1) and France and Ireland did the reverse with the fullback being 15. By 1960/1 they  had all agreed to use the France/Ireland numbering. The RFU


For religious people, the shamrock is said to be a metaphor for what?

The Seeker: St. Patrick's Day or Shamrock Day? St. Patrick's Day or Shamrock Day? Share | As we all know, St. Patrick's Day is known more for revelry than reverie. Pictures from this weekend’s St.Patrick’s Day parades don’t lie. But should I feel guilty that I celebrated a saint by acting like a sinner? “A little bit of guilt is a good thing to keep us in check,” Rev. Dan Brandt told me when I confessed that riding in a St. Patrick’s Day parade is an experience I’ll never forget—except for the parts Irish whiskey already erased. But Brandt, the priest at Nativity of Our Lord parish in Bridgeport, said I shouldn’t dwell on that guilt either. After all, he enjoys pounds and gallons of corned beef and green beer on St. Patrick’s Day too. “ Life is short and we should be mindful that God is good,” Brandt said. Even Jesus discouraged fasting while the bridegroom is present, he added, referring to Mark 2:19 in the New Testament. However, Brandt does hope the faithful keep in mind that the day honors a saint who was one of the earliest Christian missionaries. Legend credits St. Patrick for driving the snakes out of Ireland (Some believe this is a metaphor for pagans). St. Patrick is also credited with introducing the Irish to the concept of the Trinity, using the shamrock. Ironically, the shamrock has been co-opted as the secular symbol of the day. According to my colleague Terri Jo Ryan at my parents’ hometown newspaper the Waco Tribune-Herald , a movement is afoot in commercial and public circles to rename the holiday Shamrock Day. That is precisely the kind of trend that Brandt and other Catholic priests want to turn around.  Last year, Brandt discovered a 7-foot-tall 400-pound statue of St. Patrick in the basement of his 140-year-old parish and, with the help of mischievous parishioners, showed the statue around the neighborhood. Neighbors awoke to find St. Patrick camped out in their yards. He even stopped at Shillick’s Pub, a popular Irish bar in the neighborhood. But what started as a prank turned out to be a pilgrimage, Brandt said. One woman in the bar—a self-proclaimed lapsed Catholic—was so moved by the saint’s visit to the pub, she saw it as a sign. Brandt now sees her at mass on Sundays. “God works in mysterious ways,” Brandt said.  "In this case and this place, St. Patrick is still saving souls even centuries after his work driving the snakes out of Ireland.” St. Patrick didn’t go on our tour this year. Instead, the parish paid to have the statue restored and plan to display it inside the parish building to welcome parishioners. So I asked Brandt how St. Patricks’ Day came to be such a day of revelry? He pointed out that other saints’ feast days often reflect those saints’ passions. To honor St. Francis of Assisi parishioners often bring their pets to be blessed. “Irish have the reputation of being fond of drink,” Brandy said. “It makes me wonder of St. Patrick was fond of celebration." What do you think? Should St. Patrick's Day be observed as a religious holiday? Should it be renamed Shamrock Day? Or should the tradition of mixing it up remain the same? (Manya Brachear and fellow reveler Lars Anderson of Richmond enjoy a chuckle as they wait for the St. Patrick's Day parade to begin. Photo for The Seeker by Jennifer Chesrown) Posted at 12:04:56 PM


Born in 1882, which famous Irishman left Sinn Fein in 1926, and founded Fianna Fail?

Ãamon De Valera Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Leaders Ãamon de Valera Biography Eamon de Valera was an Irish politician and patriot, one of the leaders of Ireland's struggle for independence from the United Kingdom. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline Quick Facts Catholicism political ideology Political party - Fianna FÃ¡il (1926â59), Other political affiliations - Cumann na Poblachta (1922â23), Sinn FÃ©in (1916â22, 1923â26) Born on Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Fianna FÃ¡il, Cumann na Poblachta By Eamon_de_Valera_c_1922-30.jpg: National Photo Company derivative work: Tebibyte (Eamon_de_Valera_c_1922-30.jpg) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Eamon de Valera was an Irish politician and patriot, one of the leaders of Ireland's struggle for independence from the United Kingdom. A major political figure in 20th century Ireland, de Valera had served multiple terms as the Taoiseach (prime minister), and the president of the nation at different points of time. He is also credited to have introduced the Constitution of Ireland. He was born in America to a Spanish father and an Irish mother, and endured a very difficult childhood after the death of his father. He was then sent to live in Ireland with his grandmother. He grew up to be an intelligent and athletic young man who also evolved into a passionate patriot. He embarked on a career as a teacher and became involved in Gaelic revivalânational revival of interest in the Irish language. He also joined the Irish Volunteers and played a very significant role in the anti-British Easter Rising in Dublin. He was a member of the Sinn FÃ©in party which was associated with extreme nationalist sentiment during the Easter Rising, and eventually became its president. Following Irish independence, he emerged as one of the most dominant figures in Irish politics. Childhood & Early Life He was born as Edward George de Valero on 14 October 1882 in New York City, United States to a Spanish father, Juan Vivion de Valera, and an Irish mother, Catherine Coll. His father died when the boy was just two and he was sent to Ireland to live with his maternal relatives. After completing his schooling he first went to the Blackrock College and then to the Rockwell College. He was an athletic young man who loved to play rugby. Career In 1903, Eamon de Valera was appointed a teacher of mathematics at Rockwell College, County Tipperary. He then furthered his education from the Royal University of Ireland and was appointed a teacher of mathematics at Carysfort Teachers' Training College for women in Blackrock in 1906. He was a true patriot and became involved in the political revolution in 1913 when he joined the Irish Volunteers, an organization that supported Home Rule for Ireland. In 1916, the anti-British Easter Rising in Dublin was in full-swing and de Valera led his forces to occupy Bolandâs Mill. The forces were told to surrender after a week of fighting and de Valera was the last to surrender. He was also the only commandant of the rebellion, who was not executed, partly because of his American birth. He joined the political party Sinn FÃ©in in 1916 and was selected as its president in 1917 as several others of the rebellious leaders were dead. Sinn FÃ©in won a huge majority in the 1918 general election following which de Valera went in disguise to the United States, where he collected funds to promote the cause of Irish Independence from the United Kingdom. De Valera was successful in collecting $5,500,000 from American supporters. Meanwhile in Ireland, patriotic passions of the Irish revolutionaries reached a new height, igniting the Irish War of Independence. De Valera returned to Ireland shortly before the war ended with the truce that took effect on July 11, 1921. The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in 1922 and the larger part of Ireland became independent from the United Kingdom to become the independent Irish Free State. However, it would take several more years before it would be


Where will you find the communities of Peel, Port St. Mary, Castletown and Ballabeg?

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What is rugby union’s equivalent of a ‘fair catch’ in American football?

Fair catch | American Football Database | Fandom powered by Wikia This article does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (January 2007) A fair catch is a feature of American football and several other codes of football , in which a player attempting to catch a ball kicked by the opposing team – either on a kickoff or punt – is entitled to catch the ball without interference from any member of the kicking team. A ball caught in this manner becomes dead once caught, i.e., the player catching the ball is not entitled to run with the ball in an attempt to gain yardage, and the receiving team begins their drive at the spot where the ball was caught. A player wishing to make a fair catch signals his intent by extending one arm above his head and waving it while the kicked ball is in flight. The primary reason for the fair catch rule is to protect the receiver. A receiver directs his attention toward the incoming punt and cannot focus on the defenders running towards him. He is quite vulnerable to injury and is also at risk for fumbling the kick if the punter intentionally makes a high short kick to allow defenders time to hit the receiver. The XFL removed the fair catch rule in an effort to make the game more "extreme." Canadian football and Arena football also do not have fair catch rules, with XFL and CFL preferring a five yard "no-yards" rule instead. In rugby union and Australian rules football , a loose equivalent to a fair catch is called a mark; see mark (rugby) and mark (Australian football) for more information. Fair catches featured in some extinct forms of football, and they have been abolished in other modern codes. Contents File:Kevin Faulk.jpg In American football, a member of the team receiving a punt or kick , may signal for a "fair catch". To signal fair catch the receiver must raise one arm fully above his head and wave it side to side while the ball is in flight. After the signal is made, no opponent may interfere with the fair catcher, the ball or his path to the ball, and the receiver may not attempt to advance the ball. If the receiver fails to give a proper signal (arm not fully extended) the receiving team is penalized five yards for an invalid fair catch signal, marked from the spot of the signal. It is also illegal for the offense to signal a fair catch from an on-sides kick. The offending team is charged with a 5 yard penalty. A player signaling for a fair catch is not required to catch the ball; however, after making the signal, he may not initiate contact with any member of the kicking team until the ball is touched by another player. If he does he will be penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct . If the ball hits the ground or a member of the kicking team, the fair catch signal is off and rules for kicked balls apply. If the receiver "muffs" the ball (touches it, but then fails to field it cleanly), then the ball can be recovered by the kicking team once the ball touches the ground. A "personal foul" for kick catch interference and a 15 yard penalty is called against the kicking team if a member violates the fair catcher's right to the ball. If the interference is deemed flagrant, the kicking team member can be ejected from the game. If the receiver attempts to advance the ball after signalling for a fair catch he is penalized five yards for "delay of game". A fair catch may be followed by a snap or a type of free kick — the fair catch kick — at his team's choice, and an expired playing period may be extended if the free kick is chosen. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (USA) abolished the fair catch from its version of American football in 1950, but restored it in 1951, minus the option of kicking from the mark of the catch, which is retained in rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations and of the National Football League. The fair catch signal can be used as a legal form of deception: If the receiver has no intention of


Which ‘jukebox’ musical ran at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre from 2004 until 2012?

Novello Theatre London - Mamma Mia tickets Mamma Mia tickets Loading… What the audience is saying… I have limited mobility (not wheelchair) and from the time we arrived for the Saturday Matinee I was treated with the utmost respect and friendliness. From the doorman who checked our bags and tickets, the staff member who walked us to the separate entrance, and the staff member who took us to our seats in the stalls. They were a credit to your theatre. We thoroughly enjoyed the show, ages 68, 44 & 13yrs . I'm not sure the people in the train carriage on the way home thought our singing was up to professional standards though! Anne Capon 17 Jul 2016 I have limited mobility (not wheelchair) and from the time we arrived for the Saturday Matinee I was treated with the utmost respect and friendliness. From the doorman who checked our bags and… Anne Capon 17 Jul 2016 We went to see this as an early birthday treat and a guilt pleasure! It was fab. I really enjoyed the film but it's much better live. It's been going since 1999 and you can see why people still love it. The only problem I had was that it was full of hen parties, which I understand but some of them were particularly tipsy and got a bit raucous towards the interval. I didn't mind too much but at times they were a right pain! I enjoyed dancing in the aisles at the end though. Mel and Tom White 11 Sep 2014 We went to see this as an early birthday treat and a guilt pleasure! It was fab. I really enjoyed the film but it's much better live. It's been going since 1999 and you can see why people still love… Mel and Tom White 11 Sep 2014 fantastic show much better on the stage then on film donna hunter 26 Jul 2014 fantastic show much better on the stage then on film donna hunter 26 Jul 2014 31 Mar 14 Mamma Mia! celebrates its 15th anniversary The hit ABBA tribute musical Mamma Mia! celebrates 15 years on the West End this April. The musical first opened at the Prince Edward theatre on April 6th 1999, before transferring to the Prince of Wales theatre in 2004 and then to the Novello theatre in September 2012. Mamma Mia! has since enjoyed success all over the world; the Broadway production premiered in 2001 and touring versions have been performed in over 40 different countries across the globe's 6 continents. A huge Hollywood adaptation of the musical was released in 2008 starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, and Julie Walters.


Florence, Pegasus, Symphony and Alice are all varieties of which fruit?

Strawberry plants - T.J. Moore - Mid-Norfolk's only propagator of soft fruit plants Contact Us Strawberry plants We grow 18 varieties of strawberry plants all of which are available as fresh dug plants from early September onwards . We can continue to supply fresh dug bare root plants until late spring if required.  All plants can be supplied as cold stored if pre-ordered. Older traditional varieties RED GAUNTLET Red Gauntlet is a bright red fruit, resistant to red core. Red Gauntlet is popular market variety, becoming outclassed. CAMBRIDGE VIGOUR Cambridge Vigour is earlier than Favourite; was popular as first of the season, and has become outclassed. Cambridge Vigour produces good size fruit on maiden plants. CAMBRIDGE FAVOURITE Cambridge Favourite was a popular first class cropper; fruit travels fairly well and is fairly resistant to Mildew and Botrytis. Cambridge favourite is becoming outclassed. HONEOYE Honeoye is 4-6 days before Elsanta. Honeoye is orange/red fruit and is susceptible to Verticilium Wilt. HAPIL Hapil is large, bright glossy fruit. Yield is high. Vigorous plants. Hapil is a P.Y.O favourite, but is susceptible to Verticilium Wilt. Other strawberries ELSANTA Elsanta is the most popular strawberry, a prime variety for the supermarkets. Elsanta has a high yield, good flavour, medium to large firm orange fruit with good self life. Elsanta is susceptible to Verticilium Wilt and mildew. EROS Eros was released in 1994, bred at HRI. Eros has an attractive regular conical mid red fruit, with a firm skin and flesh. Its firmness is similar to Elsanta. Eros produces more large fruit and maintains size better. Also resistant to two common races of Red Core. Eros is moderately susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Wilt. ROSIE We are the only propagator of Rosie. Early June-bearer Strawberry. Rosie fruits regular conical shape with firm skin and good flavour, glossy finish, darker than Elsanta. Yields similar to Honeoye but less waste. Rosie is suitable for all types of retail outlets. Plants are susceptible to Powdery Mildew, Wilt and Crown Rot, so a spray programme similar to that used for Elsanta is recommended. Rosie is moderately vigorous with good runner production. PEGASUS Pegasus has a high yield of bright glossy fruit. Pegasus is resistant to Verticilium Wilt, used as a P.Y.O variety. RHAPSODY Rhapsody is a late variety that is resistant to Red Core. Rhapsody is moderately resistant to Wilt. It doesn’t suffer from Mildew. Rhapsody has large to medium fruit which are glossy red. SOPHIE Sophie is late season 2 weeks after Elsanta. Its fruit has conical shape and is dark red in colour. Sophie is moderately firm medium size (25-36 mm). It plants vigorous, fruit well displayed on long stems. Sophie is susceptible to Powdery Mildew and other common soil borne diseases, so a spray programme similar to Elsanta is needed. FLORENCE Florence is late season -10 days after Elsanta, between Pegasus and Rhapsody. Florence’s fruit is regular conical shape with a firm skin and flesh. Full red colour with a matt finish. Its yield is between Bogota and Elsanta. Florence average fruit size is large and less wastage. The plants moderately vigorous. Florence erects habit with well displayed fruit. Resistant to Powdery Mildew and other fungal diseases. ALICE Alice’s fruit as an attractive, glossy finish is bright orange/red in colour. Alice is 7 days later than Elsanta, and resistant to Verticilium Wilt and Crown Rot. Alice is less susceptible to Powdery Mildew than Elsanta. CALYPSO


The uninhabited Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic is a dependency of what country?

Bouvet Island travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC Bouvet Island is an uninhabited 58.5 km² volcanic, mostly inaccessible, island in the Southern Ocean , south-southwest of Cape Town . It is thought to be the most remote island in the world. The nearest land is Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, which is over 1,750 km (1,090 mi) away to the south. Understand[ edit ] This uninhabited volcanic island was discovered in 1739 by a French naval officer after whom the island was named. No claim was made until 1825 when the British flag was raised. In 1928, the UK waived its claim in favour of Norway, which had occupied the island the previous year. In 1971, Bouvet Island and the adjacent territorial waters were designated a nature reserve. Since 1977, Norway has run an automated meteorological station on the island. It's not too hard to get a lot of search-engine-hits for airports, hotels, rental cars, or even airport limousines at Bouvet Island, even though there have never been, and likely never will be, such things. Landscape[ edit ] It is a small (58.5 km²) volcanic island that rises sharply from the ocean, with cliffs up to 500 m high. Almost all of the island is covered by a thick glacier. The highest point is Olav Peak at 780 m Get in[ edit ] Since the entire island is a nature reserve, it's likely that you will be denied entry permission, if the purpose of entering is just tourism - although usually you won't find any Norwegian immigration officers in the island to refuse your entry! But, if you absolutely have to get there anyway, your best bet is to try to find out when the next research expedition is scheduled to get there and ask if you can join them. If you have a useful occupation or skill, such as Arctic research biologist, research geologist, helicopter pilot, or physician, you will probably be welcome. There's been at least one case of this happening in the past, when a bunch of radio amateurs were allowed to enter the Island for a DXpedition (setting up an amateur radio station there to communicate with people across the world). Companies that can help to arrange travel to Bouvet Island include: Oceanwide Expeditions [1] explores the most remote places in and around the South and Mid-Atlantic Islands with their own ships and expedition crew. Passengers are taken from Ushuaia to remote locations such as Bouvet Island. Other locations are the South Sandwich Islands, Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha, Cape Verde and St. Helena. With fully equiped zodiacs passengers are going ashore on several islands, which are rich in wildlife and offer plenty of opportunities for exploring activities. By boat[ edit ] There is nowhere even remotely usable as a harbour, although it is possible to anchor offshore. If you are willing to put your life at risk, you might try using a light boat with outboard engine to enter. It has been known to work, but plenty of people have tried and decided it was not worth the risk. In theory, it should be possible to land on the island using a large, dual engine speed boat, as there is a small beach in the North Western corner of the island. It would, however, require extraordinary bravery and considerable boating skills to avoid sinking the boat before reaching shore.


Liberty Island in New York harbour was formerly known as what?

History of Liberty Island (New York) - Home Home History of Liberty Island (New York) The History Of Liberty Island (The Timeline) The History Of Liberty Island,goes hand in hand with the Statue of Liberty to most of us,and we all know the island where it stands,must have a history as well. We've all heard of Liberty Island,we associate it with New York,and associate it with the home of the Statue of Liberty representing freedom in this land. Snow Roof Rakes 950 A.D. The detailed history of the island dates back as far as 950 A.D. when the Native American people would travel out to the Island to collect Oysters.The Island itself was named after being bountiful in Oyster Beds,which was a main source of food to the various tribes in the area.This went on for 100's of years. Unfortunately,the oyster beds are long gone,and only remembered in the history books.Development took it's course on the Island through several centuries,and by the the turn of the 19th put an end to them. However,we're not here to talk about the Oyster Beds that once were.We're here to discuss the detailed history of Liberty Island.To the almost 15 acres of land,to the name,and to those who once set foot here.Lots of history here,that's kinda fun to know if you're a history buff like me. If all your curiosity is about the Island,when it was officially named Liberty Island.That was in 1956,when an act of Congress officially made it so.Even though it's been called Liberty Island since the turn of the 18th century,Congress felt it was time it was made official. The beginning It's really hard to start at a beginning that's in most of our minds as an understanding,regarding this magnificent island.So what we'll do here is just touch briefly from the ealiest history we know of.In other words,words put to pen by others,on the interesting history of Liberty Island through there eyes.Even though some of the authors could have offered a bit more expression,and opinion on their personal thoughts.Just as we do writing history. We all know of Liberty Island,because that's where the Statue of Liberty is.France gave us this wonderful gift of friendship.A symbol known through out the world as of freedom & democracy. The dedication of The Statue of Liberty took place Oct.28th - 1886 Then in 1924 was designated as a National Monument. Now prior to all this,more history took place that we'd like to share with you. It should be no suprise to you,that the first people to set foot on the island were Native Americans.This was once territory of the Algonquian Tribes,and they visited the island for the mass oysters to collect,which was one of their main food staples. The island at one time had the name Oyster Islands,because it was named after a chain of 3 islands,which all were used as gathering oysters at one time.Hard to imagine now when one steps foot on the island. 1500's Then some time in the early - mid 1500's the Europeans began their quest for riches,new land,adventure,and along with them explorers looking for water passages to the Pacific Ocean.I think some of you might remember the name "Henry Hudson" back in highscool,that's if they still teach some of this history anymore. 1609 He was hired by the Dutch to find the passage.Of course he never found it,because it never existed,but he did establish a colony when he arrived in New York Harbor in 1609,right along side the Hudson River which was later on named after him. The Native Americans and Europeans got along well,and in this early part of history the Europeans stuck to their treaties with the Native American Tribes in the area.Good trading took place,and the tribes help assist these new arrivals to make their lives tolerable in the new world. 1614 One such treaty was a trading agreement in 1614 between the tribes in what is now the greater New York area,and the Dutch settlers. The treaty gave the Dutch three years of exclusive rights to collect furs and hunt for pelts on the their lands. Metal goods were given in return,which helped make the Native Americans lives easier as well.Such as metal cooking pots,axes,kn


What method of demise is known medically as exsanguination?

10 Methods of Death - Listverse 10 Methods of Death Adam Winkles October 15, 2007 New Scientist magazine has pondered the subject in great depth in its latest issue, discussing the various ways of meeting one’s end, from being burned alive to drowning and decapitation. The experts have taken their evidence from advances in medical sciences and accounts from lucky survivors. Whatever the mode of death, it is usually a lack of oxygen to the brain that delivers the “coup de grace”, says the report. Warning: Contains Graphic Images 1. Drowning The “surface struggle” for breath Death by drowning has a certain dark romance to it: countless literary heroines have met their end slipping beneath the waves with billowy layers of petticoats floating around their heads. In reality, suffocating to death in water is neither pretty nor painless, though it can be surprisingly swift. Just how fast people drown depends on several factors, including swimming ability and water temperature. In the UK, where the water is generally cold, 55 per cent of open-water drownings occur within 3 metres of safety. Two-thirds of victims are good swimmers, suggesting that people can get into difficulties within seconds, says Mike Tipton, a physiologist and expert in marine survival at the University of Portsmouth in the UK. Typically, when a victim realises that they cannot keep their head above water they tend to panic, leading to the classic “surface struggle”. They gasp for air at the surface and hold their breath as they bob beneath, says Tipton. Struggling to breathe, they can’t call for help. Their bodies are upright, arms weakly grasping, as if trying to climb a non-existent ladder from the sea. Studies with New York lifeguards in the 1950s and 1960s found that this stage lasts just 20 to 60 seconds. When victims eventually submerge, they hold their breath for as long as possible, typically 30 to 90 seconds. After that, they inhale some water, splutter, cough and inhale more. Water in the lungs blocks gas exchange in delicate tissues, while inhaling water also triggers the airway to seal shut – a reflex called a laryngospasm. “There is a feeling of tearing and a burning sensation in the chest as water goes down into the airway. Then that sort of slips into a feeling of calmness and tranquility,” says Tipton, describing reports from survivors. That calmness represents the beginnings of the loss of consciousness from oxygen deprivation, which eventually results in the heart stopping and brain death. You’ll watch your every step after you see 1000 Ways to Die 3 DVD set at Amazon.com! 2. Heart attack One of the most common forms of exit The “Hollywood Heart Attack”, featuring sudden pain, desperate chest-clutching and immediate collapse, certainly happens in a few cases. But a typical “myocardial infarction”, as medical-speak has it, is a lot less dramatic and comes on slowly, beginning with mild discomfort. The most common symptom is, of course, chest pain: a tightness, pressure or squeezing, often described as an “elephant on my chest”, which may be lasting or come and go. This is the heart muscle struggling and dying from oxygen deprivation. Pain can radiate to the jaw, throat, back, belly and arms. Other signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea and cold sweats. Most victims delay before seeking assistance, waiting an average of 2 to 6 hours. Women are the worst, probably because they are more likely to experience less well-known symptoms, such as breathlessness, back or jaw pain, or nausea, says JoAnn Manson, an epidemiologist at Harvard Medical School. Survivors say they just didn’t want to make a fuss; that it felt more like indigestion, tiredness or muscle cramps than a heart attack. Then again, some victims are just in denial. Delay costs lives. Most people who die from heart attacks do so before reaching hospital. The actual cause of death is often heart arrhythmia – disruption of the normal heart rhythm, in other words. Even small heart attacks can play havoc with the electrical impulses that control heart muscle contraction, e


Stranger’s Gate is an entrance to which world-famous park?

Who named the gates of Central Park? | Ephemeral New York The “Undesirables” sent back from Ellis Island » Who named the gates of Central Park? When Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux were just about done building Central Park in the early 1860s, there was one more thing to consider: the entrances. While rich New Yorkers desired grand, ornate gates like in the urban parks in London and Paris, Olmsted and Vaux opted for low sandstone openings—symbolizing an accessible city refuge that would be open to all. They chose names for the 20 planned entrances that referenced who would use the park, reports an 1864 Harper’s article: “The first broad generalization will be something like this: Artisan, Artist, Merchant, Scholar. Descending to subdivision of these heads we shall have Cultivator or Agriculturalist, Hunter, Fisherman, Woodman, Minor, Mariner, Warrior, Engineer, Inventor, Explorer.” Actually almost all did end up as official names, though most weren’t carved into the sandstone entrances until the 1990s. Women’s Gate is at 72nd Street and Central Park West; Scholars’ Gate at Fifth Avenue and 60th Street. A complete list is here. Share this: Like Loading... Related Tags: Artists' Gate , building Central Park , Calvert Vaux , central park , Central Park entrances , Frederick Law Olmstead , gates to Central Park , New York in the 1860s , Scholars Gate , Strangers' Gate , Women's Gate This entry was posted on May 15, 2010 at 3:07 am and is filed under central park , Random signage .   You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.       You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. 26 Responses to “Who named the gates of Central Park?” May 15, 2010 at 3:47 am | Reply Having put quite a bit of study into this there are some interesting misunderstandings about the Gates out there. The Greensward Map, published and sold by the Greensward Foundation, has a few of the gates misplaced or misnamed, calling the Gate of All Saints the Prophets Gate, and adding the entirely fictitious Students Gate. Several places online list the entrance to the Conservatory Garden as the Vanderbilt Gate, though there is no sign for it, and I can find no evidence of it ever being called that. A commemorative booklet quoting Olmstead’s reasoning behind each occupation, published and distributed in 1926 by the Central Park Association calls the Warriors Gate the Army and Navy Gate. My personal favorite is the press release for Christo’s “Gates” instillation refers to the gates and names an Emigrants Gate and an Explorers Gate, neither of which exist. wildnewyork May 15, 2010 at 1:42 pm | Reply Olmstead: “The city, although metropolitan by position, is cosmopolitan in its associations and sympathies, and is ever ready to extend a courteous welcome to all peaceably disposed “Strangers” or “Foreigners” who may be led by inclination or business to spend their time within its boundaries; this welcome being offered, however, not merely a matter or courtesy but as a recognition of that fact that it is highly important, both to the general and particular interests of the whole nation, that its cities should be visited, and its institutions studied and comprehended by intelligent and industrious travelers from other countries, for by such means only can unworthy prejudices be removed, and incorrect estimates rectified.” Quoted in the 1926 pamphlet I mentioned above, originally taken from the 1866 Annual Report of the Board of Commissioners of the Central Park. The pamphlet erroneously places the Strangers Gate at 110 and Eighth Ave. wildnewyork […] Ephemeral New York spots “subway mosaics that supply a little history” and answers the question, “Who named the gates of Central Park?” […] Michael Miscione July 23, 2010 at 5:46 am | Reply First of all, Olmsted and Vaux were nowhere “just about done building Central Park in the early 1860s.” Secondly, Frederick Law Olmsted did not — I repeat, DID NOT — name the gates of the park. This article and the worshipful comments that follow are yet another example of how peop


What does the Latin phrase ‘lapsus linguae’ mean in English?

Lapsus | Define Lapsus at Dictionary.com lapsus [lap-suh s; Latin lahp-soo s] /ˈlæp səs; Latin ˈlɑp sʊs/ Spell 1660-70; < Latin lāpsus; see lapse lapsus calami [lahp-soo s kah-lah-mee; English lap-suh s kal-uh-mahy, -mee] /ˈlɑp sʊs ˈkɑ lɑˌmi; English ˈlæp səs ˈkæl əˌmaɪ, -ˌmi/ Spell a slip of the pen. lapsus linguae [lahp-soo s ling-gwahy; English lap-suh s ling-gwee] /ˈlɑp sʊs ˈlɪŋ gwaɪ; English ˈlæp səs ˈlɪŋ gwi/ Spell a slip of the tongue. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for lapsus Expand Historical Examples "This man met me at the train when my depot came in," I continued, excitedly, in lapsus lingu.


What is the name of the long loose cloak worn by Arab men?

ABSP - Cloaks Cloaks Now updated for CSW15. New words, if any, and new inflections of existing words, are shown in red. abolla a Roman military cloak > ABOLLAS or ABOLLAE. afghan a heavy knitted or crocheted woollen blanket or shawl. buibui (Swahili) a piece of black cloth worn as a shawl by Islam women on the E. Africa coast. burnoose burnous burnouse a cape with a hood worn by Arabs. burnoosed burnoosed wearing a BURNOOSE, a cape with a hood worn by Arabs. burnoused burnoosed wearing a BURNOUSE, a cape with a hood worn by Arabs. cape a covering for the shoulders attached as a tippet to a coat or cloak; a sleeveless cloak; (verb) to keep a course at sea. capa a long cloak or overcoat, especially one with a hood. capuchin a pointed hooded cloak worn by friars. chlamys a horseman's loose cloak > CHLAMYSES or CHLAMYDES. cloak cloke a loose outer garment; (verb) to clothe with a cloak. djellaba djellabah djibbah galabea galabeah galabia galabiah gallabeah gallabia gallabiah gallabiya gallabiyah gallabiyeh jelab jellaba galabiyah jellabah djibba an Arab cloak with a hood and wide sleeves. domino a loose cloak with a mask for the upper part of the face, worn to conceal the identity at masquerades etc > DOMINOS or DOMINOES. dopatta dupatta a silk or muslin shawl. faldetta a Maltese woman's combined hood and cape. fichu a light cape, usually of lace, worn by women, to cover the neck and throat, and extending to the shoulders > FICHUS. galabea a loose Japanese coat. himation a rectangular garment of ancient Greece, worn draped over left shoulder and wrapped around the body > HIMATIONS or HIMATIA. immantle to wrap in a MANTLE or cloak. jelab a long loose outer garment worn by Muslim. korowai a decorative woven cloak worn by a Maori chief. manta a cloak; also, a rough-textured cotton fabric; a kind of ray. manteau a woman's cloak or mantle > MANTEAUS or MANTEAUX. manteel a soldier's cloak; a lady's cape. mantelet mantlet a small cloak for women. mantilla a light cloak, cape or veil. mantle a cloak; (verb) to cover as with a mantle. mantlet a Scottish shepherd's woollen PLAID. mozetta mozzetta a short cape with ornamental hood worn by Catholic prelates > MOZETTAS or MOZETTE; MOZZETTAS or MOZZETTE. muleta the red cape used by matadors. newmarket a long, closely fitting cloak. paenula a Roman travelling cloak > PAENULAE or PAENULAS. pallium a large, square mantle, worn in ancient Rome in imitation of the Greek HIMATION > PALLIA or PALLIUMS. paludament paludamentum a Roman general's or high military officer's cloak > of PALUDAMENTUM is PALUDAMENTA or PALUDAMENTUMS. pashmina a shawl made from PASHM, the fine underfleece of the goats of N. India. pelerine a woman's cape, usually short, with points in front. pelisse a fur-lined or fur garment, esp. a military cloak. plaid a long piece of twilled woollen cloth, usu. with a chequered or tartan pattern, worn over the shoulder as the outer article of the traditional Highland dress. poncho a South American cloak > PONCHOS. ponchoed a waterproof jacket and pants. rocklay rokelay a cloak reaching about to, or just below, the knees, worn in the 18th century. ruana a woollen outer garment resembling a PONCHO, worn in parts of S. America. sagum the military cloak of the Roman soldiers > SAGA. sarape serape zarape a blanket or shawl worn as an outer garment by the Spanish Americans, as in Mexico. shawl a loose-knitted or other covering for the shoulders; (verb) to wrap in a shawl. shawlless without a shawl. sontag a woman's knitted cape, tied round the waist. [From the German singer Henriette Sontag, 1806 - 1854]. tallis tallit tallith the traditional prayer shawl worn by Jewish men. The pl. of TALLIS is TALLISIM. The pl. of TALLIT is TALLITIM. The pl. of TALLITH is TALLITHES, TALLITHIM, TALLITHS, TALLITOTH, TALEYSIM or TALLAISIM. [I think this must be a record for the word with the most different plural forms]. talma a long loose black cloak, often worn by tragedians. [From FJ Talma (1763-1826), an actor]. tonnag a shawl with a shaped neck and side fastening. tozie a shawl made from a goat's inner