British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan was the leader of which political party?

History of Harold Macmillan - GOV.UK GOV.UK Harold Macmillan Conservative 1957 to 1963 Born 29 December 1986, Chelwood Gate, Sussex Dates in office Political party Conservative Prime Minister Harold 'Supermac' Macmillan distanced the UK from apartheid, sped up the process of decolonisation and was heavily involved in negotiating the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. The half-American son of a publisher, Harold Macmillan was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford and served in both World Wars. He rose quickly through Conservative ranks and, when the Conservatives were elected in 1951, he was made Minister of Housing, then Minister of Defence, Foreign Secretary and finally Chancellor of the Exchequer. When Sir Anthony Eden resigned as Prime Minister in January 1957, Macmillan came out from the wreckage of Suez to lead a demoralised Conservative party and a country that was still in the depths of turmoil. Despite telling the Queen that he did not think the new government would last longer than 6 weeks, Macmillan quickly restored the country’s confidence and its fortunes. In domestic policy, he was determined to avoid the mass unemployment he had witnessed in the 1930s as MP for Stockton-on-Tees. A champion of economic planning and a moderniser at heart, as living standards and prosperity in Britain increased he was able to claim that the British public had “never had it so good”. Dubbed ‘Supermac’, the Conservative party increased its majority in the October 1959 General Election. On the international scene, Macmillan was busy with the complexities of the Cold War. He led the country through the Cuban Missile crisis and was the first truly nuclear-armed Prime Minister, taking important steps to maintain the effectiveness and credibility of the nuclear deterrent well into the 1980s. He was responsible for reorientating British foreign policy and he repaired the damage done to the Anglo-American relationship through his close relationships with Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. With his ‘winds of change’ speech in 1960, he distanced himself and the country from apartheid and he speeded up the process of decolonisation, following a series of studies into the costs and benefits of the British Empire. Macmillan acknowledged that Britain’s future lay with Europe, but his plans for entry into the new European Economic Community were set back when the French President General Charles de Gaulle said no to Britain’s application in January 1963. Devastated, he wrote in his diary that “all our policies at home and abroad are in ruins”. His greatest achievement on the international scene came a few months later in August 1963, when he was heavily involved in negotiating the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, earning praise from Presidents Kennedy and Khrushchev for his patience and diplomacy. By 1963 the economy, thanks to problems with the balance of payments, was faltering. Harold was also increasingly portrayed as out of touch. The sacking of 6 cabinet ministers in an event that became known as the ‘night of the long knives’ did little to refresh the government. After a series of scandals, the most damaging of which involved the minister John Profumo, he resigned in October 1963. Macmillan was created Earl of Stockton in 1984 and died in 1986.


The Calcutta Cup is played for in Rugby union between which two nations?

Calcutta Cup - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Calcutta Cup The Calcutta Cup is a rugby union trophy awarded to the winner of the annual Six Nations Championship match between England and Scotland . It is currently England's since the 2009 Six Nations Championship . Since the cup was first competed for in 1879, England has won just over half of the 123 matches, and Scotland has won around one third. The cup itself is of Indian workmanship, decorated with cobras and an elephant. It is now in a fragile state after much mistreatment. The most recent Calcutta Cup match was won by England, who beat Scotland 15–9 at Murrayfield Stadium on 6 February 2016, to retain the Cup which they have held since 2009. Contents 9 External links The Calcutta Club On Christmas Day 1872, a game of rugby, between 20 players representing England on one side and 20 representing Scotland, Ireland and Wales on the other, was played in Calcutta . The match was such a success that it was repeated a week later. These lovers of rugby wanted to form a club in the area and the aforementioned matches were the agents which led to the formation of the Calcutta Football Club in January 1873. The Calcutta Club joined the Rugby Football Union in 1874. Despite the Indian climate not being entirely suitable for playing rugby, the club prospered during that first year. However, when the free bar had to be discontinued, the membership took an appreciable drop. Other sports, such as tennis and polo, which were considered to be more suited to the local climate, were making inroads into the numbers of gentlemen available. The members decided to disband but keen to perpetuate the name of the club, they withdrew the club's funds from the bank, which were in Silver Rupees , had them melted down and made into a cup which they presented to the RFU in 1878, with the provision that it should be competed for annually. The cup The cup is of Indian workmanship, approximately 18 inches (45 cm) high, the body is finely engraved with three king cobras forming the handles. The domed lid is surmounted by an elephant which is, it is said, copied from the Viceroy's own stock. The inscription on the Cup's wooden base reads: THE CALCUTTA CUP. The base has attached to it additional plates which record the date of each match played with the name of the winning country and the names of the two captains. There is an anomaly in the recording of the winning country on the base of the Cup. It was first played for in 1879, but the plinth shows records extending back to the first international in 1871. The original trophy is in a very fragile state following many years of poor treatment and is not in a strong enough condition to attend functions or go on tours. When won by England the original Calcutta Cup is put on public display in the Museum of Rugby in Twickenham, where it slowly turns around in a purpose built showcase. Both nations have full size replicas of the Cup. Whilst the original was handmade by Indian craftsmen, the replicas were made using modern technology. In 1988 the cup was damaged by the antics of some drunken players, including England number eight Dean Richards and Scotland flanker John Jeffrey who played football with the Calcutta Cup along Princes Street in Edinburgh . Jeffrey received a six-month ban from the SRU, whilst Richards was given a one-match sentence from England. [1] The competition Despite the initial request of the Calcutta Club that the trophy be used as rugby's answer to football 's FA Cup , the RFU refused to turn the Calcutta Cup into a knock-out competition for English club sides. They believed that "competitiveness" ran against the amateur ethos and instead decided that a game should be played each year between England and Scotland and whoever wins should keep it for that year. The first Calcutta Cup match was played at Raeburn Place , Edinburgh, on 10 March 1879 and ended in a draw; Scotland scored a drop goal and England a goal. The following year on 28 February 1880 England became the first winners of the Calcutta Cup when they defeated Scotland by 2 goal


The Biskupin Open Air Museum is a life-size model of a prehistoric settlement in which European country?

Biskupin, Poland Tourist Information Locals and travelers to connect with About Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland 52.788617.7297 The archaeological open air museum Biskupin is an archaeological site and a life-size model of an Iron Age fortified settlement in north-central (Wielkopolska) Poland (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship). When first discovered it was thought to be early evidence of Slavic settlement but archaeologists later confirmed it belonged to the Biskupin group of the Lusatian culture. The excavation and the reconstruction of the prehistoric settlement has played an instrumental part in Polish historical consciousness. The Museum is situated on a marshy peninsula in Lake Biskupin, ca. 90 km northeast of Poznań, 8 km south of the small town of Żnin. It is a division of the National Museum of Archaeology in Warsaw.   History of the excavations In 1933 Polish archaeologists discovered remains of a Bronze Age fort/settlement in Wielkopolska (Greater Poland), the discovery became famous overnight. The site was excavated from 1934 onwards by the team from Poznań University, led by archaeologists Józef Kostrzewski (1885–1969) and Zdzisław Rajewski (1907–1974). The first report was published in 1936. By the beginning of 1939, ca. 2,500 m2 (26,909.78 sq ft) had been excavated. Biskupin soon became famous, attracting numerous distinguished guests, including officials of the Piłsudski government, members of the military, and high churchmen such as the primate of Poland.   The site soon became part of Polish national consciousness, the symbol of achievements of the Slavonic forebears in prehistoric times. It was called the "Polish Pompeii" or "Polish Herculaneum". The existence of a prehistoric fortress, 70 km from the German border, was used to show that the prehistoric "Poles" had held their own against foreign invaders and plunderers as early as the Iron Age. Biskupin came to feature in paintings and popular novels.   When the Germans occupied parts of Poland in the autumn of 1939, Biskupin became part of the Warthegau, an area that German Nationalists claimed to have been "Germanic" since at least the Iron Age (Gustaf Kossinna, Das Weichselland, ein uralter Heimatboden der Germanen, Leipzig, Kabitzsch 1919). Biskupin was renamed "Urstädt". In 1940, excavations were resumed under the patronage of Heinrich Himmler by the SS-Ahnenerbe under the supervision of Hauptsturmführer Hans Schleif, a classical archaeologist who was to excavate in Olympia, Greece as well.   Schleiff published only two short popular accounts that describe how Germanic tribes overran the 'small Lusatian settlement'. The excavations were continued till 1942. When the Germans retreated, the site was flooded, which ironically led to the good preservation of the ancient timbers. Excavations were resumed by Polish archaeologists after the war and continued until 1974.   The site There are two settlement periods at Biskupin, which was located in the middle of a lake but is now situated on a peninsula, that follow each other without hiatus. Both settlements were laid out on a rectangular grid with eleven streets that are three meters wide. The older settlement from early Iron Age was established on a slightly wet island of over 2 hectares  and consisted of ca. 100 oak and pine log-houses that are of similar layout and measure ca. 8 x 10 m each.They consisted of two chambers and an open entrance-area.These houses were designed to accommodate 10 to 12 persons. An open hearth was located in the centre of the biggest room. There are no larger houses that could indicate social stratification. Because of the damp, boggy ground the streets were covered with wooden planks.   The settlement was surrounded by a tall wooden wall, or palisade, set on a rampart made up of both wood and earth. The rampart was constructed of oak trunks that form boxes filled with earth. The rampart is more than 450 m long and accompanied by a wooden breakwater in the lake. 6000–8000 m³ of wood have been used in the construction of the rampart.   Dating The settlement at Biskupin belongs to th


‘Stone walls do not a ‘what’ make’ is a line from a poem by 17th Century poet Richard Lovelace?

To Althea, from Prison by Richard Lovelace | Poetry Foundation To Althea, from Prison by Richard Lovelace When Love with unconfinèd wings Hovers within my Gates, And my divine Althea brings To whisper at the Grates; When I lie tangled in her hair, And fettered to her eye, The Gods that wanton in the Air, Know no such Liberty. When flowing Cups run swiftly round With no allaying Thames, Our careless heads with Roses bound, Our hearts with Loyal Flames; When thirsty grief in Wine we steep, When Healths and draughts go free, Fishes that tipple in the Deep Know no such Liberty. When (like committed linnets) I With shriller throat shall sing The sweetness, Mercy, Majesty, And glories of my King; When I shall voice aloud how good He is, how Great should be, Enlargèd Winds, that curl the Flood, Know no such Liberty. Stone Walls do not a Prison make, Nor Iron bars a Cage; Minds innocent and quiet take That for an Hermitage. If I have freedom in my Love, And in my soul am free, Angels alone that soar above, Enjoy such Liberty.


In Judaism, what is the collective name for the ten people required to be present in order to for a communal religious service to be conducted?

Jewish Beliefs and Practices « Jewish Prisoner Services an excerpt from the Handbook of Religious Beliefs and Practices History/Background   Judaism is the religion of the Jews.  There are an estimated 13.5 million Jews in the world, approximately 5.3 million in the United States, 5.8 million in Israel and the remainder dispersed throughout the world, many of them in Eastern Europe.  In the holocaust of World War II, some six million Jews were annihilated in Nazi occupied Europe, as Hitler’s armies sought to “purify” the “Aryan race.” Early Jewish history is told in the Hebrew bible, beginning with the “Pentateuch” [Five Books of Moses], also known as the “Torah” [written law], which is only complete with the inclusion of other specific holy writings and an oral tradition that was later committed to written form [see Religious Law below].  These documents are a compendium of history, law and ethical teachings.  Beginning with the pre-history of Creation and the fist humans, Torah first focuses on the Patriarchs [founding fathers] and Matriarchs [founding mothers] of the Jews, most notably the first Patriarch Abraham who is said to have made a direct covenant with God that would then extend to all of Abraham’s descendents.  To this day, Jewish prayer invokes the names of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and of the Matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah.  In about 1800 BCE*, Abraham and his family settled in Canaan, roughly the same location as the present state of Israel.  In biblical times, these Hebrew speaking people were known as “Israelites” [Children of Israel], from the name given to Abraham‘s grandson Jacob by God, and then during the post-biblical Kingdom of Judah they became known as “Jews.” Facing famine, the tribal retinue of Jacob and his children entered Egypt, where their descendents became slaves.  In 1312 BCE* [Hebrew calendar year 2448], the Israelites were led out Egypt by Moses on direction from God.  This singular event, termed “The Exodus,” freed the enslaved Israelites and enabled them to re-affirm their covenantal relationship with God, culminating in the receiving of the Torah, symbolized by the first “Ten Commandments”, at Mount Sinai. Though Moses himself was unable to enter “The Promised Land” [Canaan/Israel], the Israelites re-settled the land in 1272 BCE* and established a centuries long presence there led by selected judges, priests, prophets and kings.  Toward the turn of the millennium, rabbis [scholars; teachers] led the peoples’ search for an understanding of the correct ways to serve God.  By the second century CE*, Judaism as a faith system had become the binding experience for the people, particularly crucial in the aftermath of the 70 CE* Roman destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem which had been Judaism’s holiest site and the center of post biblical Jewish life.  In about 500 CE*, the rabbis’ teachings of written and oral law were compiled into the written volumes of the “Talmud”.  Conscious of their covenantal relationship with God, the Jews retained their religious, cultural and communal identity wherever they went and no matter what circumstances they lived, whether they were persecuted or prospered. The Judaism of today is based mainly on the Talmud and 613 commandments derived from the Torah (by early renowned rabbis), several of which cannot presently be fulfilled without the existence of the holy Temple.  The central tenets of Judaism were well defined in the 12th century CE* by Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon [the “Rambam” or “Maimonides”] in his ‘Thirteen Principles of Faith”, which include a belief in one God and the eventual coming of a Messiah [“Anointed One’].  Judaism’s tenets and practices have been further defined to varying degrees by branches (i.e. denominations) of the faith. In 1948 CE*, shortly following World War II, the tiny State of Israel was born.  It was intended to create a secure permanent homeland for the Jews.  Israel’s short history has been one of remarkable economic and artistic achievement, and of painful struggle for recognition, identity and


The dish Kinchi (or Ginchi) is a traditional vegetable side-dish of which country?

How to Buy, Make, and Cook With Kimchi - Allrecipes Dish How to Buy, Make, and Cook With Kimchi Salty like soy sauce and spicy like sriracha, kimchi is the Korean superfood—condiment, ingredient, side dish, and tasty probiotic—you need to be eating right now. Here’s more about this delicious fermented dish. What is Kimchi? Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made by first combining vegetables — usually a lightly colored leafy green called Napa cabbage (or sometimes  cucumber )–  with red chili powder, salt, garlic, ginger, onions, and fish sauce or anchovy paste. The mixture is then rested at a cool, dry room temperature until it has fermented. Kimchi dates back for more than 1,500 years. It came about for the same reasons we have things like beef jerky and canned peaches. Ancient Koreans, without modern refrigerators, wanted to eat fresh food all year long. Now, it has found a home stateside, where it’s loved for it’s pungent, pickled flavor and unique health benefits. The varieties are endless and can be as regionally specific as barbecue in the U.S. Photo by Meredith What Does Kimchi Taste Like? Do you like sauerkraut ? If you’re a fan of one fermented cabbage, you’ll likely be a fan of the other. (In fact, kimchi would make a delicious Reuben .) Kimchi is almost always salty, spicy, and packed with umami. It can vary in sweetness and crunchiness. depending on the amount of sugar and vegetables used. You can add more chili to make it hotter, or less for a milder variety. If you’re vegetarian, you can leave out the fish sauce or anchovy paste, though it’ll lack some of the funky flavor kimchi is known for. The Health Benefits of Kimchi The health benefits of kimchi come from the bacteria that grow during the fermentation process. It’s a vegetable probiotic in the same way yogurt is a dairy probiotic. It’s good for your tastebuds and your gut! Some medical reports have linked kimchi to more than just healthy digestion—it’s said to help lower obesity, cancer risk, and cholesterol, as well as improve your skin, brain, and immune system health. Related: Fermented Veggies Are Alive With Probiotics Buying Kimchi If you haven’t got the days—or weeks—to wait for kimchi to ferment, it’s an easy ingredient to pick up at your local Asian market. If you’re near an H-Mart ( locations around the country ), the Korean supermarket has a particularly expansive selection. But even if that’s not an option where you are, you won’t be left high and dry: Pick up a jar or can on Amazon for under $10. Making and Storing Kimchi If you’re making kimchi yourself, you’ll need to store it in an airtight container for at least 24 hours at room temperature. Traditionally, it ferments in a clay pot buried in the ground to maintain a cool and consistent temp (but not so cold as the fridge, which slows the process). Once your kimchi is done—or your store-bought jar is opened—you can store it in the fridge for months. It will get increasingly sour as the lactic acid builds up, but this “ripe” kimchi is perfect for using as an ingredient in cooked dishes.


What is the title of the first-person shooter science fiction video game, released by id Software in 1993?

Doom HD Texture Pack - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button Doom HD Texture Pack Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create Doom Mod: The Golden Souls Doom Doom is a 1993 science fiction horror-themed first-person shooter video game by id Software. It is considered one of the most significant and influential titles in the video game industry, for having ushered in the popularity of the first-person shooter genre. The original game is divided into three nine-level episodes and distributed via shareware and mail order. The Ultimate Doom, an updated release of the original game featuring a fourth episode, was released in 1995 and sold at retail. In Doom, players assume the role of a space marine, who became popularly known as "Doomguy", fighting their way through hordes of invading demons from Hell. With one third of the game, nine levels, distributed as shareware, Doom was played by an estimated 10 million people within two years of its release, popularizing the mode of gameplay and spawning a gaming subculture. In addition to popularizing the FPS genre, it pioneered immersive 3D graphics, networked multiplayer gaming, and support for customized additions and modifications via packaged files in a data archive known as "WADs". As a sign of its effect on the industry, first-person shooter games from the genre's boom in the 1990s, helped in no less part by the game's release, became known simply as "Doom clones". Its graphic violence, as well as its satanic imagery, made it the subject of controversy. Developer: id Software Genre: Action game , Science Fiction Doom II: Hell on Earth Doom II: Hell on Earth is an award winning first-person shooter video game and the second title of id Software's Doom franchise. It was originally released for MS-DOS computers in 1994 and Macintosh computers in 1995. The Macintosh version was developed in Austin, Texas by developers such as Brett Butler. Unlike Doom which was initially only available through shareware and mail order, Doom II was a commercial release sold in stores. Master Levels for Doom II, an expansion pack that includes 21 new levels, was released on December 26, 1995 by id Software. Due to its popularity and success, Doom II was later released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, the Tapwave Zodiac in 2004, and on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010. The release of the original Doom source code has facilitated ports to many other platforms, including the Apple iPod, and several types of cellphones. On August 13, during the QuakeCon 2009 media conference, it was announced that Doom II would be ported to Xbox Live Arcade, and was released in May the following year. Developer: id Software


Who won the 1994 Formula One Grand Prix World Championships?

Top 10 F1 Drivers All Time - Most Grand Prix Wins in History Top Formula 1 Drivers Who Won Most Grand Prix Titles History by Sameer Arshad | Posted on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 | 0 Who has won the most Grand Prixs in the history of Formula 1 Championships ? well you are about to know all the details going further in the post. One name which comes to mind is Michael Schumacher who have won 7 Formula 1 World Championships, but how many grand prix wins it took for him to win those 7 World Championship title in formula 1, thats and alot more historical states for F1 here. Lets start with Most F1 World title by a driver. Michael Schumacher have won 7 titles starting with 1994, 1995 than after 5 years who won 5 consecutive titles (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) with Ferrari and he is leading F1 driver with most titles in hte history, but who is second ? lets take a look. Michael Schumacher – Title F1 World Titles – 7 Juan Manuel Fangio – F1 World Titles – 5 Alain Prost – F1 World Titles – 4 Jack Brabham – F1 World Titles – 3 Jackie Stewart – F1 World Titles – 3 Niki Lauda – F1 World Titles – 3 Nelson Piquet – F1 World Titles – 3 Ayrton Senna – F1 World Titles – 3 Sebastian Vettel – F1 World Titles – 3 HERE IS THE TOP DRIVERS WITH MOST F1 WORLD TITLE WINS: Driver


Who was Bill Clinton’s running mate in the 1992 US Presidential election?

Bill Clinton 1992 Presidential Election Home Presidents Articles Bill Clinton 1992 Presidential Election Bill Clinton 1992 Presidential Election U.S. Presidents Presidents Articles 1992 Presidential Election The 1992 Presidential Election was successfully won by Bill Clinton, an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from (1993-2001). Previously, served as Governor of Arkansas (1979-1981) and (1983-1992), and as the state’s Attorney General from 1977 to 1979. Bill is the husband of 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton . A member of the Democratic Party, ideologically Clinton was a “ New Democrat ”, and many of his policies reflected a centrist Third Way philosophy of governance. Other 992 Presidential Election Candidates The candidates of 1992 were considered as one of the weakest line ups the democratic party had seen in a while, due to President George H. W. Bush high approval ratings. Front runners such as Bill Bradley, Jesse Jackson, Dick Gephardt, Al Gore, and Jay Rockefeller all bowed out of the presidential race early. With less competition, Bill Clinton quickly became the leading candidate on the rise. C linton started out by winning an informal poll declaring his popularity in Florida. The Iowa Caucus is usually the launching pad for successful candidates, but Clinton’s main competitor was a Senator from Iowa. So he strategically turned his sites towards New Hampshire. Bill Clinton Accepts Presidential Nomination American Presidency Project : Address Accepting Democratic National Convention New York July 16, 1992. “One sentence in the Platform we built says it all. The most important family policy, urban policy, labor policy, minority policy, and foreign policy America can have is an expanding entrepreneurial economy of high-wage, high-skilled jobs.” ……I am a product of that middle class, and when I am President, you will be forgotten no more. Tonight 10 million of our fellow Americans are out of work, tens of millions more work harder for lower pay. The incumbent President says that unemployment always goes up a little before a recovery begins, but unemployment only has to go up by one more person before a real recovery can begin. And Mr. President, you are that man. This election is about putting power back in your hands and putting government back on your side. It’s about putting people first.   Clinton Campaign Accusations By January 1992, he was the front runner, but two damaging stories almost derailed his presidential aspirations. Reports in several media outlets accused Bill of having an affair with night club singer Gennifer Flowers. Bill adamantly denied this claim. What caused him an even greater downfall was the notion that he had dodged the draft in order to avoid military service during the Vietnam War. With both these scandals in the public, he lost over 20 points in less than a week. Bill was able to overcome and finished second behind Senator Tsongas. After which he was accused of another scandal. He was then accused of smoking marijuana while attending College. Despite the controversy he took the lead in the primary season including a well-timed victory in Georgia. Clinton then won most of the rest of the primaries facing eliminated of diminished competition. Clinton’s advisors felt he won the nomination when Jerry Brown upset Tsongas in the Maryland primary. Brown became his main competitor when he upset Clinton in the Connecticut primary. His journey through the primaries was relatively easy after the March 3, 1992 win in Georgia. Eventually leading him to the next step in becoming the next president of the United States. One of Clinton’s most beneficial strategies was his lock down on the southern states. Democrats struggled to win the republican dominated south throughout the years. Clinton being from Arkansas and choosing Tennessee native Al Gore as his running mate proved to be a dynamite road block for the republican campaign. Also, the Clinton campaign hit a stroke of luck as George H. W. Bush’s rates fell below 50 percent. Clinton’s charisma co


In August 1990, which late American composer and conductor had his final concert at Tanglewood in Massachusetts, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra?

BSO Music Directors  | Boston Symphony Orchestra | bso.org A Transition in Leadership The Early Years From the orchestra's founding in 1881 until 1918, all six of the BSO's music directors were central Europeans recruited by Henry Lee Higginson. Higginson built the BSO upon German musical traditions he learned to love as a student in Vienna. Karl Muck's arrest as an enemy alien in March 1918 signaled the end of German dominance within the orchestra. In May 1918 an exhausted and disillusioned 83-year-old Higginson turned over control of a depleted BSO to a newly formed Board of Trustees whose first task was to find a new conductor. The appointment of Henri Rabaud in 1918 signaled a fresh start and the ushering in of the orchestra's "French" era. Arthur Nikisch BSO conductor 1889-1893 A new breed of conductor was introduced to Boston audiences in 1889 with the arrival of 33-year-old Hungarian conductor Arthur Nikisch-a rising star from the Leipzig Opera who had been heavily influenced by Wagner and Seidl. Nikisch possessed remarkable personal magnetism that once prompted Tchaikovsky to remark that Nikisch really doesn't conduct, but, rather, "resigns himself to a magical enchantment." Emil Paur BSO conductor 1893-1898 Like his predecessor Nikisch, the Austrian conductor Emil Paur had studied violin and composition at the Vienna Conservatory. Puar was very interested in performing the music of Brahms, which at that time was considered "new" music and proved to be very difficult for audiences at that time to accept. Karl Muck BSO conductor 1906-1908; 1912-1918 From a list of 25 candidates including Gustav Mahler, Willem Mengelberg, and Hans Richter, Higginson settled on Karl Muck to succeed Gericke as BSO conductor. At Higginson's request, the German emperor released Muck from his duties as director of the Royal Opera House in Berlin. Among the landmarks of Muck's second Boston tenure were the BSO's first transcontinental tour (1915) and its first commercial recordings (1917). Higginson once referred to Dr. Muck as "the most industrious, painstaking and ablest conductor whom we have ever had." (July 9, 1917 letter to Harvard President Charles Eliot) Max Fiedler BSO conductor 1908-1912 The German conductor Max Fiedler led the BSO between Karl Muck's two terms. (He was no relation to Arthur Fiedler.) Henri Rabaud BSO conductor 1918-1919 It was not until September of 1918-just a few weeks prior to the season's opening-that Henri Rabaud, a Parisian composer and conductor, was announced as the BSO's seventh conductor. The Trustees had spent several months sending cablegrams to England, Italy, and France in an effort to secure the services of a prominent conductor to take the place of Karl Muck. Pierre Monteux BSO conductor 1919-1924 Referred to as "the valiant Frenchman," Pierre Monteux led the BSO through a time of transition and rebuilding. In 1918, when Rabaud was unable to get to Boston in time for the opening of the season, Monteux, then conductor of French operas at the Metropolitan Opera agreed to lead the opening concerts. He so impressed the Trustees and Boston audiences that he was offered the conductor position in 1919. When the orchestra lost more than 30 of its members as a result of the March 1920 strike, a cool-headed Monteux rose to the occasion, keeping the season going with minimal disruption. Serge Koussevitzky BSO Conductor, 1924-1946; Music Director, 1947-1949 Born in Vyshniy Volochek, Russia, July 26, 1874 Died in Boston, Massachusetts, June 4, 1951 Beginning as a virtuoso performer on the double bass, Russian-born Sergei Alexandrovich Koussevitzky became one of the conducting giants of the twentieth century. His seventy-seven-year life span encompassed a dazzling array of innovative accomplishments as composer, maestro, music publisher, recording artist, new music champion, and proponent of musicians' rights. The Boston Symphony was unionized during his tenure, the last major American orchestra to take this step. It was also under Koussevitzky's leadership that the BSO became a truly world-class ensemble,


In April 1993, the World Health Organisation declared which disease ‘A global health emergency’?

WHO Calls Tuberculosis a Global Emergency - latimes WHO Calls Tuberculosis a Global Emergency April 24, 1993 |Reuters LONDON — The World Health Organization on Friday declared tuberculosis a global emergency, saying the disease will claim more than 30 million lives in the next decade unless action is taken now. "Tuberculosis today is humanity's greatest killer, and it is out of control in many parts of the world," said Arati Kochi, manager of WHO's tuberculosis program, at a news conference announcing a plan to combat what has been dubbed the "forgotten epidemic." "The disease, preventable and treatable, has been grossly neglected and no country is immune to it." Once believed to be under control, TB, as tuberculosis is often called, is spreading worldwide because of the emergence of drug-resistant strains, changing research priorities and a link between TB and AIDS. MORE:


Who won the World Chess Championship in December 1990, holding his title?

1990 Kasparov - Karpov : World Chess Championship World Chess Championship 1990 Kasparov - Karpov Title Match Highlights The fifth title match between Kasparov and Karpov saw the 24 game match split between 12 games in New York City and 12 in Lyon. There would be fewer games in New York if one player gained a commanding lead. At the time of the match, Kasparov was 27 years old and rated 2800. Karpov was 39 years old and rated 2730. The prize fund was 3.000.000 US$, with 5/8 to winner. If the match ended in a tie, Kasparov would retain the title with the prize shared equally. The time control was 40 moves in 2 1/2 hours, followed by an adjournment, then 16 moves in 1 hour. Each player had three timeouts. Kasparov's team consisted of Zurab Azmaiparashvili and Sergey Dolmatov, who were also at Seville in 1987 ; Mikhail Gurevich, who was at Leningrad in 1986 ; Giya Georgadze, who was new for the match; and Alexander Shakarov, a long time friend. Klara Kasparova served as the head of his delegation. Missing from the team was a chief trainer, which had formerly been Alexander Nikitin. Andrew Page was Kasparov's business manager. Karpov's team was Ron Henley, Lajos Portisch, Andrei Kharitonov, Alexei Kuzmin, Mikhail Podgaets, and Igor Zaitsev. Nikolai Krogius, a psychologist by training, served as the head of his delegation. The match arbiter was Geurt Gijssen. Frenchman Dan-Antoine Blanc-Shapira served as master of ceremonies. Games 1-12; New York The New York portion of the match, sponsored by Interscope, was played in the 750 seat Hudson Theater at the Hotel Macklowe. Moves were relayed on a 15 foot electronic demo board, with cordless headphones to provide commentary. Match commentators were Yasser Seirawan, Patrick Wolff, and Bruce Pandolfini. In January, Kasparov had been forced to leave his native Baku, where he had trained for his previous matches. He confessed later that his preparation had been below that of his previous matches and recognized that Karpov was better prepared than ever. Most observers expected the match to be close, with Kasparov winning. GM Joel Lautier of France was one of the few who gave Karpov the better chances. The opening ceremony was held on 7 October, followed by a gala ball in the evening at Hotel Waldorf Astoria. 600 people were invited including David Dinkins, mayor of New York, who declined to attend, although Michel Noir, mayor of Lyon, attended. Kasparov won the right to choose the colors for the first game and picked Black, to his obvious disappointment. Karpov surprised everyone by suggesting that in the event of a drawn match, the players should continue until the first decisive game. Both players should have displayed the flag of the Soviet Union, but Kasparov chose to use the new tricolor Russian flag to show support for Boris Yeltsin. Karpov protested on the grounds that FIDE rules dictated that "miniature flags of the nations to which the players belong are to be placed on the table". Appeals jury Lim Kok An and Bessel Kok decided that there would be no flags. The first game was played on 8 October. After the first game, the match was largely ignored by the major U.S. television networks. Game 1 - King's Indian Defense The first game became a Saemisch Variation (5.f3), an opening which had not been seen in previous matches. Kasparov equalized easily and the game was drawn after 30 moves. Game 2 - Ruy Lopez The Zaitsev Variation was last seen in game 16 of the 1986 match. On the 25th move, Kasparov sacrificed a bishop. Game 2 : Kasparov - Karpov after 25.Be3-h6(xP) One commentator announced that this was a blunder, but Kasparov had seen further. The game was an impressive victory for Kasparov, who now led 1.5-0.5. Karpov used a timeout after game 2. Game 3 - King's Indian Defense The opening became a Classical Variation (5.Nf3), which had not been seen in previous matches. On the 9th move, Kasparov sacrificed the exchange. On the 15th move, Kasparov thought for 40 minutes, then sacrificed his queen for rook and knight. Game 3 : Karpov - Kasparov after 16...a7


Which country won the 1996 Cricket World Cup?

Final: Australia v Sri Lanka at Lahore, Mar 17, 1996 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo Jayasuriya named player of the tournament after the 2nd semi final. MA Taylor and RT Ponting 101, record 2nd wicket partnership in a World Cup final. MA Taylor 74, highest score by an Australian captain in any World Cup match. SK Warne, 1st player to be stumped in a World Cup final (by RS Kaluwitharana). PA de Silva 107*, 3rd ever 100 in a World Cup final. (Previous two: CH Lloyd 102 in 1975, IVA Richards 138* in 1979). Sri Lanka least wickets lost (3) in any World Cup final. PA de Silva, man of the match for an unbeaten 107, 3 wickets, and 2 catches (most runs, most wickets, and equal most catches in the match). Sri Lanka are the 1st host country to win a World Cup, and the 1st country to win a World Cup final batting second. Sri Lanka win their 1st World Cup after only winning a total of 4 matches in the previous 5 World Cups.


What was the call sign of the eight-man British Army SAS patrol deployed into Iraq during the first Gulf War in January 1991?

Bravo Two Zero | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit In January 1991, during the prelude to the Coalition ground invasion of Iraq , B Squadron 22 SAS were stationed at a forward operating base in Saudi Arabia. The Squadron provided a number of long-range, similarly tasked teams deep into Iraq including three eight-man patrols; Bravo One Zero, Bravo Two Zero and Bravo Three Zero. [24] Asher lists one of the three patrols as Bravo One Niner, [25] though it is not clear whether this is one of the same three listed by Ryan. This article refers to the Bravo Two Zero patrol. Insertion Edit On the night of 22/23 January, the patrol were transported into Iraqi airspace by a RAF Chinook helicopter, along with Bravo One Zero and their Land Rover 110 vehicles. [26] Unlike Bravo One Zero, the patrol had decided not to take vehicles. According to McNab's account, the patrol walked 20 km (12 mi) [27] during the first night to the proposed location of the observation post. However, both Ryan's and Coburn's accounts put the distance at 2 km (1.2 mi). Eye-witness accounts of Bedouin tribesmen, and Asher's re-creation support the Ryan/Coburn estimate of 2 km (1.2 mi). Whilst Ryan states the patrol was intentionally dropped only 2 km (1.2 mi) from the observation post because of heavy pack weights, [28] Coburn's account suggests that the patrol was dropped closer than intended to the observation post, due to a navigational error made by the Royal Air Force .[ citation needed ] This could account for the differences in the patrol members' estimates. According to both Ryan and McNab, the weight of their equipment required the patrol to 'shuttle' the equipment to the observation post. [29] Four members would walk approximately 300 m, then drop their Bergens and wait. The next four would move up and drop their Bergens, then the first four would return for their jerry cans of water and bring them back to the group, followed by the second four doing the same. [30] In this manner, each member of the patrol covered three times the distance from the drop off to the observation post. Soon after the patrol landed on Iraqi soil, Lane discovered that they had communication problems and could not receive messages on the patrol's radio. McNab later claimed that the patrol had been issued incorrect radio frequencies; [31] however a 2002 BBC report discovered that there was no error with the frequencies because the patrol's transmissions had been noted in the SAS daily record log. [32] Ratcliffe lays the blame for the faulty radios on McNab as, being the patrol commander, it was his job to make sure the patrol's equipment was working. [33] Compromise Edit In the late afternoon of 24 January, the patrol was stumbled upon by a herd of sheep and a young shepherd. Believing themselves compromised, the patrol decided to withdraw, leaving behind excess equipment. As they were preparing to leave, they heard what they thought to be a tank approaching their position. The patrol took up defensive positions, prepared their LAW rockets , and waited for it to come into sight. However, the vehicle turned out to be a bulldozer, which reversed rapidly after seeing the patrol. Realising that they had now definitely been compromised the patrol withdrew from their position. Shortly afterwards, as they were exfiltrating (according to McNab's account), a firefight with Iraqi Armoured Personnel Carriers and other forces developed. In 2001, Asher interviewed the Bedouin family that discovered the patrol. [34] The family stated the patrol had been spotted by the driver of the bulldozer, not the young shepherd. According to the family, they were not sure who the men were and followed them a short distance, eventually firing several warning shots, whereupon the patrol returned fire and moved away. Asher's investigation into the events, the terrain and position of the Iraqi Army did not support McNab's version of events, and excludes an attack by Iraqi soldiers and Armoured Personnel carriers. Coburn's version, Soldier Five , partially supports McNab's version of events (


In November 1990, British Satellite Broadcasting merged with which television service?

British Satellite Broadcasting (BSB) Ceefax and Oracle BSB British Satellite Broadcasting (BSB) was a television company headquartered in London, which provided direct broadcast satellite television services to the United Kingdom. The company was merged with Sky Television plc. in November 1990 to form British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB). It started broadcasting on 25 March 1990. Background In 1977 the World Administrative Radio Conference assigned each country five high-powered channels for direct broadcast by satellite (DBS) for domestic use. In 1982 after being awarded two of the channels the BBC proposed its own satellite service, with two conditions: Used a satellite built by “United Satellite”, a consortium of British Aerospace, Marconi and GEC, with cost estimated at £24M per year. A supplementary charter was agreed in May 1983 which allowed the BBC to borrow up to £225M to cover the cost of the project as it was not allowed to call on public funds, nor use existing sources of revenue to fund the project. During Autumn 1983, the cost of the Unisat had been greatly under estimated, and the new Home Secretary announced the three remaining channels would be given to the IBA to allow the private sector to compete against the BBC on the DBS. within a few months the BBC started talking with the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), about providing a joint project to help cover the cost. Subsequently, government allowed the IBA to bring in private companies to help cover the costs (dubbed the “Club of 21”) BBC – 50% ITV companies – 30% Virgin / Thorn-EMI / Granada TV rentals / Pearson Longman and Consolidated Satellite Broadcasting – 20% Within a year the consortium made it clear that the original launch date of 1986 was pushed back to 1988, while also asking the British government to allow them to tender out the building of the new satellite system, to help reduce cost. The project failed in May 1985 when the consortium concluded the cost set up and viewers were not justifiable. The BBC stated the costs were prohibitive, because the government insisted that the BBC should pay for the costs of constructing and launching a dedicated satellite. IBA Franchise The IBA convinced the Home Secretary to revive the DBS project but under different conditions, (broadly based on a report drawn up by John Jackson) by inviting private sector companies to apply for a new television franchise via satellite, to provide a commercial service on three of the five DBS in April 1986. One of the conditions imposed on applicants by the IBA was that they use a new, untried transmission standard, D-MAC. This standard was part of the European Community’s attempt to promote a high-definition television (HDTV) standard being developed by Philips and other European companies, HD-MAC. HD-MAC was still at the laboratory stage and was incompatible with previous standards: HD-MAC transmissions could not be received by existing television sets, which were based on PAL or SECAM standards in Europe. The conditions to use a High power (230 watts) Satellite was dropped, and no winner was precluded from buying a foreign satellite system. The IBA received five serious bids for the Direct Broadcast Satellite franchises. It also received submission from the The Children’s Channel and ITN to make sure their programmes are used on any successful bid. British Satellite Broadcasting: Consortium by Granada Television, Pearson, Virgin Group, ITN, Anglia Television and Amstrad. BSB UK LTD: Consortium by Carlton Communications, LWT, Saatchi and Saatchi, Dixons and Robert Fleming Merchant Bank. It planned a sport/news/business channel, entertainment channel, and Super Channel. Direct Broadcasting Limited: Consortium by British and Commonwealth shipping, Cambridge Electronic Industries, Electronics Rental Group, Rupert Murdoch’s News International and Sears. One channel was for families and children, second channel for films, 3rd channel would have broadcast Sky Channel. National Broadcasting Service: Consortium by, James Lee – former head of Goldcrest Films and Robert Ho


In October 1992, which singer ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live, after performing a song protesting alleged child abuse by the Catholic Church?

Is Sinead O'Connor really the right person to be giving advice to Miley Cyrus? | Daily Mail Online comments She's currently embroiled in a war of words with Miley Cyrus, accusing the young pop star of acting 'like a prostitute'. However, some have hit back at Sinead O'Connor suggesting she isn't the best person to be giving advice given her own controversial history. While Miley has been hitting the headlines in recent weeks for her scantily-clad outfits, sexually suggestive poses and speaking openly about drug use, Sinead has had her own share of shocking the public with her antics. War of words: Sinead O'Connor has criticised Miley Cyrus for her over-sexualised outfits    Most famously in 1992, Sinead upset many Catholics around the world when she ripped up a photo of Pop John Paul II while appearing on Saturday Night Live. The Irish singer was performing an a cappella version of Bob Marley's War and changed the lyric 'racism' to 'child abuse'. RELATED ARTICLES   Sinead later explained the performance was a protest against the Catholic Church child abuse scandal. She further upset some Christians when she dressed as a priest several times, although she has been ordained as a priest by the Irish Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church. Her so-called title has not been recognised by the Roman Catholic Church. Sinead has taken issue with Miley's response to her criticism after the former Disney star posted a Twitter grab of the Irish singer's public breakdown two years ago. The Nothing Compares 2 U star has been open with her battle with depression and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Rock 'n' roll: Sinead smoking with Courtney Love at a London concert in 2003 In January 2012, she spent time in hospital after posting a cry for help on Twitter page, declaring she was 'really unwell'. It is the same lengthy Twitter post that Miley posted on Thursday, captioning it: 'Before Amanda Bynes.... There was....' Former child star Amanda is currently in treatment for mental health issues following months of erratic behaviour. In April, Sinead cancelled her 2012 tour to focus on her health, saying: 'With enormous regret I must announce that I have to cancel all touring for the year as am very unwell due to bipolar disorder. 'You have enough talent that you don¿t need to let the music business make a prostitute of you': Sinead posted an open letter to Miley after her scandalous MTV VMAs performance with Robin Thicke ‘As you all know I had a very serious breakdown between December and March and I had been advised by my doctor not to go on tour but didn't want to 'fail' or let anyone down as the tour was already booked to coincide with album release.’ However, Sinead is now in good place and recently spoke about her mental health battles with the Mail On Sunday's Event magazine. She said: 'That people are frightened of me because I’m bipolar. It’s wounding and upsetting. It’s not talked about enough in the open. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a prison and I find myself thinking I’d better not say anything about anything; it’s a bit depressing.' Holy? Sinead often performs in a priest's outfit, claiming she has been ordained While Miley has just ended her engagement to Liam Hemsworth, Sinead has had quite a colourful lovelife. She has been married four times - most recently to drug counsellor Barry Herridge. The couple wed in Las Vegas in December 2011 just for months after meeting online. However, they ended up splitting several times in their first few weeks of married life before apparently splitting for good. Brief: Sinead married therapist Barry Herridge in Las Vegas in December 2011, but they split a few weeks later She was previous wed and had a son Jake with musician John Reynolds in the late '80s and was also married to journalist Nick Sommerland from 2001-2004 and musician Steve Cooney in 2010 - which ended less than a year later. She also had a lengthy on/off relationship with Dermott Hayes and a year long romance from 2006 and 2007 with Frank Bonadio, who is the father of her son Yeshua, six. In 2000, Si


Bombora, Iceberg, Eristoff and Chopin are all brands of which alcoholic drink?

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Edward of Woodstock, The Black Prince, was the father of which English monarch?

Edward, the Black Prince | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edward, the Black Prince Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. "The Black Prince" redirects here. For other uses, see The Black Prince (disambiguation) . Edward of Woodstock Prince of Wales; Prince of Aquitaine Personal details 8 June 1376(1376-06-08) (aged 45) Palace of Westminster (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376) was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and his wife Philippa of Hainault as well as father to King Richard II of England . He was called Edward of Woodstock in his early life, after his birthplace, and since the 16th century has been popularly known as the Black Prince. He was an exceptional military leader, and his victories over the French at the Battles of Crécy and Poitiers made him very popular during his lifetime. In 1348 he became the first Knight of the Garter , of whose Order he was one of the founders. Edward died one year before his father, becoming the first English Prince of Wales not to become King of England. The throne passed instead to his son Richard II , a minor, upon the death of Edward III. Richard Barber comments that Edward "has attracted relatively little attention from serious historians, but figures largely in popular history." [1] Contents Edit Edward, the Black Prince is granted Aquitaine by his father King Edward III. Initial letter "E" of miniature, 1390; British Library, shelfmark: Cotton MS Nero D VI, f.31 Edward was born on 15 June 1330 at Woodstock Palace in Oxfordshire. He was created Earl of Chester on 18 May 1333, Duke of Cornwall on 17 March 1337 (the first creation of an English duke) and finally invested as Prince of Wales on 12 May 1343 when he was almost thirteen years old. [2] In England, Edward served as a symbolic regent for periods in 1339, 1340, and 1342 while Edward III was on campaign. He was expected to attend all council meetings, and he performed the negotiations with the papacy about the war in 1337. He also served as High Sheriff of Cornwall from 1340–1341, 1343, 1358 and 1360–1374. Edward had been raised with his cousin Joan, "The Fair Maid of Kent." [3] Edward gained permission for the marriage from Pope Innocent VI and absolution for marriage to a blood-relative (as had Edward III when marrying Philippa of Hainault, his second cousin) and married Joan on 10 October 1361 at Windsor Castle . The marriage caused some controversy, mainly because of Joan's chequered marital history and the fact that marriage to an Englishwoman wasted an opportunity to form an alliance with a foreign power. When in England, Edward's chief residence was at Wallingford Castle in Berkshire (since 1974 in Oxfordshire), or at Berkhamsted Castle in Hertfordshire. He served as the king's representative in Aquitaine, where he and Joan kept a court which was considered among the most brilliant[ Clarification needed ] of the time. It was the resort of exiled kings such as James IV of Majorca and Peter of Castile . Peter of Castile, thrust from his throne by his illegitimate brother Henry of Trastámara , offered Edward the lordship of Biscay in 1367, in return for the Black Prince's aid in recovering his throne. Edward was successful in the Battle of Nájera (April 3), in which he soundly defeated the combined French and Castilian forces led by Bertrand du Guesclin . However Peter did not pay fully and excused to yield Biscay alleging lack of consent of its states . Edward retreated to Guienne by July. [4] The Black Prince returned to England in January 1371 and died on 8 June 1376 (a week before his 46th birthday), after a long-lasting illness that was probably amoebic dysentery contracted ten years earlier while campaigning in Spain. [5] Time line of Edward's life Edward had illegitimate sons, all born before his marriage.[ citation needed ] By Edith de Wille


Who played Tracy di Vicenzo in the 1969 James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’?

Bond Girls: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Greatest Bond Girls in James Bond Films Title Screen Film Title/Year/Director, Bond Girl (Actress) Screenshots d. Peter Hunt Teresa ("Tracy") Di Vicenzo / Bond (Diana Rigg) Suicidal, lovelorn, tragic and daring Teresa (or "Tracy")      first met up with Bond (George Lazenby) on a deserted coastal beach      in Portugal, when he rescued her from committing suicide - she was      walking fully clothed into the ocean to drown herself. Although Bond      saved her, the troubled female sped off in her car and he didn't learn      her identity until later - as Contessa Teresa Di Vicenzo, although      she liked to be called Tracy. Finding themselves at the same South of France hotel,      Bond watched as the beautiful female approached his gambling table      in the casino, in a provocatively revealing low-cut dress, and foolishly      made a gambling bet. He covered her bet when she lost, after which      she invited him to come to her room suite that evening. After beating     off a black assailant in her room, he found her in his own room, wearing     his short hotel robe and lingerie underneath, and holding his own gun     on him. She proposed: "Suppose I were to kill you for a thrill." He     replied: "I can think of something more sociable to do." But     then he knocked the gun away and ordered her to get dressed. Lying on     his balcony's lounge-bed, she countered that she was there for "a     business transaction" -     to repay her debt of 20,000 Francs to him. Bond kissed her, and they     slept together that night. He was awakened the next morning and discovered     she had left (and checked out). In his bedside drawer, Bond's gun had     been replaced by two 10,000 Franc gambling chips, he had been "paid     in full." Teresa was the only child of crime syndicate head Draco     (Gabriele Ferzetti), whom he raised alone from age 12 after his wife     died. While unsupervised and finishing her education in Switzerland,     she joined the "fast international set, one scandal after another." Draco's     spoiled daughter had married an Italian Count who killed himself in     a Maserati with one of his mistresses. Bond was offered $1 million pounds     in gold (as a "personal dowry") by Draco if he would marry     her to provide her fragile and troubled life with stability. Tracy rightly     sensed that her father was luring Bond to her by tempting him with information     about the whereabouts of villainous, bald SPECTRE head Ernst Stavro Blofeld     (Telly Savalas). Blofeld, wishing to bestow upon himself the title of     Count, maintained a mountaintop hideaway Piz Gloria in Switzerland, an     allergy clinic front for patients (Angels of Death), who were to help     him in his scheme to blackmail the United Nations and the world with     the threat of massive destruction by bacteriological means. Headstrong,     adventurous, independent-spirited, and spoiled as a Mafia heiress, Tracy     initially resisted Bond because she distrusted her father's motivations,     but she eventually succumbed to his sincere romantic interest in her     and they became lovers. She helped Bond to evade Blofeld's pursuing guards     on skis when he escaped from Piz Gloria and sought to hide in the village     of Murren. She admitted a "new interest in life" and in him     while driving wildly in her red Cougar, eventually escaping by sidetracking     the pursuit in a stock car race. That evening during a blinding snowstorm,     they sought refuge in a barn, and Bond proposed marriage ("I know     I'll never find another girl like you...Will you marry me?"). He     called her "Mrs. James Bond" while kissing her, but then announced     that they wouldn't make love: "The proper time for this is our wedding     night, and that's my New Years' resolu


Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was born in which British city?

Tony Blair – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair Former British Prime Minister He is a staunch supporter of U.S. President George W. Bush, yet a firm believer in the European Union and its growing influence. Will Mr. Blair be the next heir to the EU throne? Eight months after resigning his ten-year position as Britain’s prime minister, Tony Blair continues to influence the world scene. After serving an unprecedented three consecutive terms, the former Downing Street resident remains in international political circles as a global activist and stalwart peacemaker. Much speculation exists about what Mr. Blair will accomplish next, but it is certain he will aim high. After leaving his post as prime minister and Parliament member on June 27, 2007, he was elected to represent the four key players in the Middle East Peace process: the European Union, United States, Russia and the United Nations. Following this appointment, JP Morgan Chase Bank hired Mr. Blair as an advisor. Now as the EU prepares to form its own presidency in accordance with the Lisbon Treaty, Mr. Blair has announced his candidacy for the position. Even though there are several contenders, none seem to have as much clout as the former prime minister. If elected, he would become the EU’s first long-term president, serving a 2½-year term. A Political Legacy Mr. Blair’s career has been dominated by many “firsts.” Born Anthony Charles Lynton Blair in Edinburgh, Scotland, on May 6, 1953, Mr. Blair was educated in elite private schools in England, Scotland and Australia. He attended the prestigious St. John’s College of the University of Oxford as a law student, where he specialized in employment and commercial law. There he met Cherie Booth, who was also studying law. They were married in 1980 and soon after appointed barristers. It wasn’t until 1982 that Mr. Blair’s civic career began. After failing to secure a position in the Labour Party in Beaconsfield the previous year, he won a seat in the House of Commons for the constituent of Sedgefield in 1983. Mr. Blair’s political aspirations did not go unnoticed by Labour leader John Smith, who promoted him to Shadow Home Secretary following the 1992 election. After Mr. Smith’s unexpected death in 1994, Mr. Blair, at age 40, won the support of his party and was elected its youngest leader. He quickly worked to modernize its platform, renaming it the New Labour Party. His progressive economic ideas, crime prevention methods and policies, including Britain’s membership in the European Union, wooed voters. He was elected British Premier following the party’s landslide victory in 1997—which put an end to 18 years of Conservative Party rule and gained the largest majority for the Labour Party in the House of Commons since 1935. At age 43, Mr. Blair became the youngest prime minister to hold office since Lord Liverpool in 1812. He immediately began restructuring government systems in Scotland and Wales, giving more centralized power to the new Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales. Following Mr. Blair’s governmental reforms, he announced plans to revamp Britain’s National Health Service and education systems, which included requiring university students to pay tuition fees for the first time. Later, in April 1998, he directed negotiations that led to the Belfast Agreement in Northern Ireland. This accord created the Human Rights and Equality Commissions, approved the early release of terrorist prisoners, aided in the disarmament of Northern Ireland and reformed its justice system. During the next several years, Mr. Blair slowly began to set his sights on resolving international issues. Although elected primarily for his stance on domestic policy, his term encompassed far more international matters, which may give him an advantage if he gains the EU presidency. “The reality is increasingly that we are obliged as leaders to think, work and act internationally,” he told The Economist during an interview. This mindset benefitted him throughout his run as prime minister. In 1999, Mr. Blair urged NATO to take a s


In June 1972, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney founded which electronics and video games company?

Atari - Woodhorn.com Woodhorn.com From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the corporate brand. For other uses, see  Atari (disambiguation) . Atari Atari, SA Atari (from a Japanese verb meaning "to hit the target") is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972, currently by  Atari Interactive , a subsidiary of the French publisher  Atari, SA  (ASA). [1] [2] [3]  The original  Atari, Inc.  founded in 1972 by  Nolan Bushnell  and  Ted Dabney  was a pioneer in  arcade games , home  video game consoles , and  home computers . The company's products, such as  Pong  and the  Atari 2600 , helped define the electronic entertainment industry from the 1970s to the mid-1980s. In 1984, the original Atari Inc. was split due to its role in the  video game crash of 1983 , and the arcade division was turned into  Atari Games Inc . [4]  Atari Games received the rights to use the logo and brand name with appended text "Games" on arcade games, as well as rights to the original 1972–1984 arcade hardware properties. The Atari Consumer Electronics Division properties were in turn sold to  Jack Tramiel's  Tramel Technology Ltd., which then renamed itself to  Atari Corporation . [5] [6]  In 1996, Atari Corporation reverse merged with disk drive manufacturer  JT Storage  (JTS), [7]  becoming a division within the company. In 1998,  Hasbro Interactive  acquired all Atari Corporation related properties from JTS, [8]  creating a new subsidiary, Atari Interactive. [9] Infogrames Entertainment  (IESA) bought Hasbro Interactive in 2001 and renamed it to Infogrames Interactive, later Atari Interactive in 2003, when Infogrames Inc. licensed the Atari name and logo from the latter and changed its name to Atari Inc., [2] [10] [11]  a name used for a company founded in 1993 as  GT Interactive , which IESA also renamed to Infogrames, Inc. and acquired a 62% controlling interest in by 1999. [12]  After IESA's acquisition of Hasbro Interactive, Infogrames, Inc. intermittently published Atari branded titles for Infogrames Interactive. On October 11, 2008, Infogrames completed its acquisition of Atari, Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. [13] Contents Main article:  Atari, Inc. In 1971, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney founded an engineering firm, Syzygy Engineering, [14]  that designed and built  Computer Space , the world's first arcade video game, for Nutting Associates. On June 27, 1972 Atari, Inc. was incorporated and soon hired  Al Alcorn  as their first design engineer. Bushnell decided to have Alcorn produce as a test of his abilities, an arcade version of the  Magnavox Odyssey 's Tennis game, [15]  which would be named  Pong . While Bushnell incorporated Atari in June 1972, Syzygy Company was never formally incorporated. Before Atari's official incorporation, Bushnell wrote down several words from the game  go , eventually choosing  atari , a term which in the context of the game means a state where a  stone  or group of stones is imminently in danger of being taken by one's opponent. In Japanese, atari (当たり, あたり, or アタリ) is the nominalized form of ataru （当たる, あたる, or アタル） (verb), meaning "to hit the target" or "to receive something fortuitously". The word 'atari' is used in Japanese when a prediction comes true or when someone wins a lottery. Atari was incorporated in the state of California on June 27, 1972. [16] The third version of the Atari  Video Computer System  sold from 1980 to 1982 In 1973, Atari secretly spawned a "competitor" called  Kee Games , headed by Nolan's next door neighbor Joe Keenan, to circumvent  pinball  distributors' insistence on exclusive distribution deals; both Atari and Kee could market virtually the same game to different distributors, with each getting an "exclusive" deal. Though Kee's relationship to Atari was discovered in 1974, Joe Keenan's management of the subsidiary led to him being promoted president of Atari that same year. [17] In 1976, Bushnell, through a  Grass Valley, CA . engineering firm—Cyan Engineering, started an effort to produce a flexible v


Which British Olympic swimmer has a pub named after them in the town of Mansfield?

From Beijing to London 2012: Where are Britain's gold medal winners? | Sport | The Guardian From Beijing to London 2012: Where are Britain's gold medal winners? How the past four years have unfolded for Britain's 27 champions from the last Olympic Games From left, Andrew Triggs Hodge, Tom James, Steve Williams and Pete Reed celebrate gold at the Beijing Olympics. Photograph: Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images Tuesday 24 July 2012 18.02 EDT First published on Tuesday 24 July 2012 18.02 EDT Tom James Rowing Coxless four The Cambridge engineering graduate took a year off after the 2008 Games to run the London marathon, coach and do charity work. In 2010 he missed most of the season with a back injury as well as discovering he suffers from an abnormal heart rhythm. Things improved and in 2011, the four, comprising James, Alex Gregory, Ric Egington and Matt Langridge, won world gold. Only James and Gregory have kept their places in the four for London with Pete Reed and Andy Triggs-Hodge coming in. Iain Percy Sailing Star class Percy had already won Olympic gold at Sydney 2000 when he and Simpson won the Star Class in Beijing. After China he and Simpson joined Team Origin, captained by Ben Ainslie, which aimed to compete in the 2013 America's Cup but Percy and Simpson retrained their sights on defending their Olympic title when Team Origin withdrew. Percy, 36, and the oldest member of the British sailing squad, is now fully fit after missing last year's world championships with a back problem. Bradley Wiggins Cycling Individual pursuit, team pursuit Wiggins will go into London 2012 as favourite to win the time-trial after becoming the first British rider to win the Tour de France. After Beijing he signed for Garmin-Slipstream, finishing fourth in his first Tour before moving to Team Sky and recording back-to-back wins in the Dauphiné. He will also compete in the road race in London. Ben Ainslie Sailing Finn class Britain's most successful Olympic sailor, Ainslie won his third gold in a row in Beijing and will be aiming for No4 at the London Games in the Finn class. Made a CBE following his success in China, Ainslie was the first person to carry the Olympic torch in the UK this year. The 35-year-old has battled through a difficult period that saw him disqualified from last year's world championships for threatening a photographer. He goes into the Olympics as this year's world champion. Victoria Pendleton Cycling Sprint Pendleton's rivalry with the Australian Anna Meares, whom she beat in the sprint in Beijing, continues into London 2012, with the latest instalment, at the world championships this spring, won by Pendleton. After Beijing the British rider pursued her interest in fashion, appearing for Stella McCartney at London Fashion Week. She struggled in 2011, was told to work harder by the British performance director, Dave Brailsford, and returned to form this year to defend her sprint title and compete in the team sprint and keirin in London. Christine Ohuruogu Athletics 400m Britain's only reigning Olympic champion in track and field, Ohuruogu was British Olympic Association athlete of the year in 2008 and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2009 by the University of East London. Since Beijing she has suffered from injury and a loss of form and was disqualified in her heat at last year's world championships. But a defeat of the world champion Amantle Montsho at the Aviva London Grand Prix this month has raised hope she is back to her best. Ed Clancy Cycling Team pursuit Clancy's success made a star of his mum, Cathy, a primary school teacher, whose pupils covered her classroom with pictures of her cycling son. Clancy admitted he struggled for motivation after Beijing as GB's performances slipped. Along with Geraint Thomas, another surviving member of the 2008 quartet, he will compete in the men's pursuit team – back on track after beating Australia in April – and will also represent Britain in the men's omnium at the Olympics. Andrew Simpson Sailing Star class Since the open-top bus parade that welcomed Simpson and fou


Children with the medical condition hyperlexia have an advanced ability to do what?

Hyperlexia: Reading Precociousness or Savant Skill? Hyperlexia: Reading Precociousness or Savant Skill? Distinguishing autistic-like behaviors from Autistic Disorder By Darold A. Treffert, MD Note: This article about Hyperlexia is available in print here from a December, 2011 article in WMJ, Volume 110(6) . This is a journal published by the Wisconsin Medical Society. Hyperlexia: children who read early—identifying the subtypes Hyperlexia— precocious reading ability in very young children—can present itself in several ways. In one group some “normal” (neurotypical is the proper term these days) children simply read early; they may be reading at a sixth grade level at age 3 for example with no behavioral or other concerns. Eventually their classmates catch up in reading skills, but such advanced reading at a very early age understandably draws attention. This form of “hyperlexia” is not a disorder; it does not require treatment. These children, usually very bright, go on to have very typical, successful lives. I refer to this group as Hyperlexia I. A second group of children who read early are some with autistic disorder where the hyperlexia is in fact sometimes viewed as a savant-like “splinter skill” associated with the autism. These children have other signs and symptoms of Autistic Disorder and the early reading is but one facet of that more pervasive disorder. Intervention and treatment in this group is directed at the underlying Autistic Disorder. However the precocious reading ability can itself be a valuable treatment tool for teaching language and social skills and should not be marginalized or disregarded as unimportant or frivolous. I refer to this group as Hyperlexia II. Unfortunately, as I will point out, some clinicians and other specialists hold that when precocious reading ability is present, and when coupled with comprehension, language and social difficulties, it is always part of an autistic spectrum disorder. I do not subscribe to that view. Instead, there is a third group of children, many of whom have been brought to my attention through “I’ve got a son or daughter who…….” inquiries from the savant syndrome web site at www.savantsyndrome.com. This third group of children who read early present with a startling precocious ability to read, well beyond that expected at the child’s chronological age. The hyperlexia is coupled with an intense fascination with letters or numbers. Yet in spite of the intense preoccupation and ability with words, there are, correspondingly, significant problems in understanding verbal language. Comprehension of that which is masterfully read is often poor, and thinking is concrete and literal. There is difficulty with, and paucity of, abstract thinking. There may be some behaviors and symptoms commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders as well including echolalia (repeating rather than initiating conversation), pronoun reversals, intense need to keep routines (obsession with sameness), auditory or other sensory hypersensitivity, specific intense fears, strong auditory & visual memory, and selective listening with the appearance of suspected deafness. In this group of children these latter “autistic” traits and behaviors are only “autistic-like” however, mirroring those seen in autistic disorder itself. However, in contrast to those in Autistic Disorder, these “autistic-like” symptoms fade over time as the child “outgrows” his or her “autism” as some parents have described that transition. I call this group Hyperlexia III. The purpose of this posting is to describe these different types of hyperlexia and to point out the necessity for careful differential diagnosis among them because of differing treatment and outcome implications, along with alleviating some of the unnecessary distress and worry in parents when a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder is applied prematurely and in error to some children who read early. Background The literature on “hyperlexia” is really quite scant, beginning as recently as 1967, when the term was first used by Silberberg & Silberberg (Excep


Who plays Jack Regan in the 2012 film ‘The Sweeney’?

The Sweeney (2012) - 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 Watch Now From $1.99 (SD) on Amazon Video A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show. Director: Giveaway – Win a Let’s Be Evil T-shirt and poster 27 October 2016 7:25 AM, -08:00 | Flickeringmyth a list of 23 titles created 30 Nov 2012 a list of 22 titles created 17 Feb 2013 a list of 40 titles created 25 Feb 2013 a list of 23 titles created 22 Jun 2013 a list of 22 titles created 01 Dec 2013 Search for " The Sweeney " 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. The lives of four drug dealers, one user and two prostitutes. Director: Plan B An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice. Director: Daniel Barber Frankie decides he's had enough with his life as a street thug living on a South London estate, and jets off to spain where he meets big time businessman Charlie, who's currently running ... See full summary  » Director: Nick Love British police TV series which revolutionized the genre on UK television in the mid-1970s starring John Thaw as a hard-edged detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan A group of people who feel betrayed by their government and let down by their police force form a modern-day outlaw posse in order to right what they see as the wrongs of society. Director: Nick Love An insight on the gritty life of a bored male, Chelsea football hooligan who lives for violence, sex, drugs & alcohol. Director: Nick Love Charlie is a London youngster who,with his friends,indulges in streaking and petty crime. However he aspires to better himself though his reckless friend Justin ruins his chances of working... See full summary  » Director: Nick Love Edit Storyline Jack Regan is a slobbish, old style cop whose unsubtle methods usually get results, to the annoyance of internal affairs officer Lewis, who would be even more annoyed if he knew that Regan was having an affair with his young wife, policewoman Nancy. After Regan disobeys orders and a shoot-out in central London following a bank hold-up ends in carnage, he is stripped of office and briefly imprisoned. However, thanks to the loyalty of his young protege George Carter and a little string pulling from his superior Frank Haskins, Regan is released to bring down the villains in a gun battle at Gravesend marina, ensuring the continued existence of his department - the Sweeney. Written by don @ minifie-1 Act like a criminal to catch a criminal Genres: Rated R for violence and language throughout and some sexual content | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 1 March 2013 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Eidiki omada Sweeney See more  » Filming Locations: $20,321        (USA) (1 March 2013) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The title of the movie "The Sweeney" derives from Sweeney Todd, the cockney rhyming slang for "Flying Squad", which is the name of the branch of the Metropolitan Police that Regan and Carter work for. The Flying Squad specialize in investigating armed robberies and ambushing suspects in the act of their crime. They are frequently armed although not routinely as depicted in this film. See more » Goofs In a number of scenes reference is made to police characters having a badge by way of ID. Police officers in the United Kingdom do not possess a badge, they hold a Warrant Card. See more » Quotes DC George Carter : If you're gonna tie the knot with someone make sure they're a 9 or a 3. A stunner or a complete shitter. If you fall in the middle you're fucked mate. It's never gonna work. What a joke compared to the 70s show 15 April 2015 | by jamesbowen-96647 (United Kingdom) – See


Xuan (or Shuen) paper is commonly known by what name?

Chinese Painting Rice Paper and Supplies @ BlueHeronArts Reviews Large sheet size 27.5"x54"(69x138cm) *Sold in bundles of 5. 10, 50, 100. Please see quantity prices below to order.    This government-owned "Red Star" brand, Single ply raw xuan(Sheng xuan) paper is the best known brand name of brush painting paper in China.   The handmade Red Star Xuan Paper in Jing Country Anhui, or Rice paper as it is known to the west, is not made from rice straw or bamboo pulp. Rather it's from the bark fiber of a special tree called Qintan or Than trees(Pteroceltis Tatarinowii Maxim). This tree's bark fiber can be peeled and grow back again and again. Because of these special fiber, top quality xuan paper can last for hundreds of years.   The Red Star paper belongs to the Clean-Bark  or Fine-Bark category which contains more than 60% Qintan fibers. When light ink is applied on it, the ink would get rich tones, kept fresh but not turning gray; when watercolors are applied, it would show mellowness but not stiff; smear smoothly, with good absorbent capability. In cotton white and firm texture, it is good for both calligraphy and painting, perfect for painting flower and birds, figures, animals and landscape painting. Red Star Xuan is very sensitive with superb  absorbency. Strong Qintan fiber makes it very strong during repeated washing or wet mounting. I would strongly recommend it to experienced Chinese painting artist and advanced sumi-e students to try and see what's authentic Chinese Xuan paper.


Who was the father of American singer-songwriter Norah Jones?

Norah Jones - Biography - IMDb Norah Jones Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trivia  (15) | Personal Quotes  (12) Overview (3) 5' 1" (1.55 m) Mini Bio (1) Norah Jones (born Geetali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. She is a daughter of sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. She is Anoushka Shankar's half-sister. In 2002, she launched her solo music career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album Come Away with Me, a fusion of country music and pop with elements of jazz which was certified diamond album, selling over 26 million copies. The record earned Jones five Grammy Awards, including the Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist. Her subsequent studio albums Feels Like Home, released in 2004; Not Too Late, released in 2007, the same year she made her film debut in My Blueberry Nights; and 2009's The Fall all gained Platinum status, selling over a million copies each and were generally well received by critics. Jones' fifth studio album, Little Broken Hearts, was released on April 27, 2012. Jones has won nine Grammy Awards and was 60th on Billboard magazine's artists of the 2000-2009 decade chart. Throughout her career, Jones has won numerous awards and has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Billboard named her the top jazz artist of the 2000-2009 decade. After her parents' separation in 1986, Jones spent her childhood with her mother in Grapevine, Texas. She attended Colleyville Middle School and Grapevine High School before transferring to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas. While in high school, Jones sang in the school choir, participated in band and played the alto saxophone. At the age of sixteen, with her parents' consent, she officially changed her name to Norah Jones. Jones began singing in church and also took piano and voice lessons as a child. She still attends church. She considers herself spiritual and appreciates the rituals of her church but does not consider herself deeply religious. She attended Interlochen Center for the Arts during the summers. While at high school, she won the DownBeat Student Music Awards for Best Jazz Vocalist (twice, in 1996 and 1997) and Best Original Composition (1996). Jones attended the University of North Texas (UNT), where she majored in jazz piano and sang with the UNT Jazz Singers. During this time, she had a chance meeting with future collaborator Jesse Harris. She gave a ride to a band playing at the university whose members happened to be friends of Harris. He was on a cross-country road-trip with friend and future Little Willies member, Richard Julian, and stopped to see the band play. After meeting Jones, Harris started sending her lead sheets of his songs. In 1999, she left for New York City. Less than a year later, she founded a band with Harris which would prove to be the starting gun to her career. With a successful solo career in full swing, Jones formed The Little Willies in 2003 alongside Richard Julian on vocals, Jim Campilongo on guitar, Lee Alexander on bass, and Dan Rieser on drums. The alternative country band released its eponymous first album in 2006 and For the Good Times in 2012. In 2008 Jones formed another alternative country band with fellow friends and Brooklynites, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper. Their debut full-length album, No Fools, No Fun, was released on July 15, 2014, by Blue Note Records. Jones' solo albums include Come Away with Me (2002), Stay With Me (2003), Feels Like Home (2004), NotToo Late (2007), The Fall (2009), Little Broken Hearts (2012), and Foreverly with Billie Joe Armstrong (2013). As of 2015, Norah Jones remains well-grounded in spite of her extraordinary success, and her humble, down-to-earth nature, combined with her brilliant musicianship continue to endear her to millions of fans around the world. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Steven Jonathan Hendriks Trivia (15) Daughter of legendary Indian musician Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. Studied at the


color dorado - English translation – Linguee El bello y elegante color dorado del vermeil, labrado [...] cuidadosamente, deja al descubierto la base de plata de ley. parker-51.com The beautifully refined gold colour of the vermeil is [...] expertly chiselled, revealing the sterling silver base beneath. parker-51.com Ya se estï¿œ buscando la manera de [...] optimizar la iluminaciï¿œn, que tiene que integrarse en el armazï¿œn, [...] justo en el tubo de color dorado situado junto al asiento. ottobock.com Optimising the lamps is already in [...] the works. They are going to be integrated into the frame [...] components, right into the gold-coloured tube next to the seat. ottobock.com Los tubos exteriores de la [...] horquilla delantera eran de color dorado. yamaha-motor-europe.com Poner abundante aceite en la sartï¿œn y [...] freï¿œr en el aceite la masa echando la cantidad de una cuchara por cada [...] croqueta, hasta que tomen un color dorado castaï¿œo. jumboeurope.com Pour plenty of oil in the frying-pan and fry the paste in the oil, using 1 tsp. [...] per croquette, until golden-brown in colour. jumboeurope.com Las especiales condiciones climï¿œticas y orogrï¿œficas de esta zona y un [...] tradicional proceso de producciï¿œn del aceite, dan lugar a [...] un producto ï¿œnico, de color dorado, sabor intenso y ligeramente dulce. spain.info The special climate and topographic conditions of the area [...] and a traditional production process result in [...] a unique product, golden in colour, intense in flavour [...] and slightly sweet. La crï¿œtica lo ha calificado con un 98 y de ï¿œl se ha [...] destacado su intenso color dorado, su fino aroma y su [...] capacidad para construir "una perfecta sinfonï¿œa" en la boca. guialomejordelmundo.com It was awarded 98 points by a panel of prestigious critics, who [...] highlighted its deep golden colour, fine bouquet and [...] capacity to develop "a perfect symphony" in the mouth. guialomejordelmundo.com Cuando sea un dï¿œa festivo, los ornamentos sagrados de color dorado o plateado pueden sustituir a los de otros colores, [...] pero no a los de color morado o negro. pcf.va pcf.va On the occasion of a feastday, sacred [...] vestments of a gold or silver colour can be substituted as appropriate for others of various colours, but [...] not for purple or black. pcf.va Cuando el contacto se agrega a la lista de favoritos, la estrella serï¿œ de color dorado. revol.com When the contact is added to your favorites list, the star will be goldcolored. revol.com


Who became the youngest winner of FHM’s ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’ award in 2006?

FHM's 100 sexiest women in the world: The past 10 beauties who scooped the coveted crown - Mirror Online Celebs FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World: The past 10 beauties who scooped the coveted crown From Kelly Brook to Keira Knightley, have a good stare at the last 10 ladies who were voted the most gorgeous on the globe  Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email As the 2014 winner is crowned, we take a look back at the past 10 ladies who landed the number one spot. This year's Sexiest Woman in the World - according to FHM readers - goes to ditsy American beauty Jennifer Lawrence , while former Corrie star Michelle Keegan topped the UK poll and came second worldwide. Jen beat off stiff competition from mostly naked pop beauty Rihanna, who's been hogging all the headlines with her recent bum and boob baring. And with this, ahem, majorly need-to-know news being announced (FHM describe it as the most exciting date in their calendar), we though it provided the perfect excuse to take a look back at the other beauties who got greedy and nabbed all the votes. 2004: Britney Spears Way back in 2004, pop princess Britney Spears scooped the number one spoit. Fast foward to 2013 and she came in at 85. 2005: Kelly Brook Busty brunette babe and everyone's favourite Brit model Kel was voted in at first place in 2005. 2006: Keira Knightley At the height of her Pirates of The Caribbean fame, the demure British actress was 2006's winner. The FHM Editor said at the time: "Keira Knightley truly deserves to be the winner of our 2006 poll and she's an English Rose like no other." 2007: Jessica Alba The American actress topped the annual poll in 2007. Keira feel to 12th place, while this year's second place went to page three  model Keeley Hazell. 2008: Megan Fox Brunette bombshell Megan Fox, who was 21 at the time, took the tile from Jessica Alba. "Megan Fox is the deserving winner of this year's FHM title. She's young, she's hot, she's a rising star and her sex appeal has definitely transformed this year's list. She's got a great future ahead of her," said FHM Online U.S. Editor JR Futrell. 2009: Cheryl Cole Former Girls Aloud singer Chez was 2009's winner. The FHM Editor said: "St George would be proud - a Brit being name the sexiest woman in the world. And what a woman - no one but Cheryl has the looks, the body, the talent or the no-nonsense Geordie sense of fun. She's dominated British TV screens, the UK charts and the tabloids for the last year - and now, finally, she's been recognised as a truly international beauty. Never mind the bandmates: Cheryl is FHM's No.1." 2010: Chery Cole The following year, the TV favourite at the time, won again. 2011: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Jason Statham's stunning missus was unveiled as 2011's sexiest woman. Speaking about the award, Rosie gushed: "Wow. Thanks for voting guys, I’m so flattered to be FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World. "This is a really exciting year for me and I hope you all enjoy Transformers 3." 2012: Tulisa Tulisa pinched the top spot from the supermodel in 2012 and was the fourth Brit to win in a row. “Thank you so much for voting for me. It’s a true honour and definitely a lovely confidence boost. I’m proud of me and I am who I am. I know that I’m Marmite and I wouldn’t wanna be anything less or anything more. I’m just myself." She added: “This is an award that will stay on the mantelpiece probably for the rest of my life.” 2013: Helen Flanagan          Pout queen Helen Flanagan beat off competition from her old Corrie co-star Michelle Keegan. "I felt a bit shy, but it was a lovely compliment. It is really flattering when there's so many beautiful women who were up there too. Me and Michelle are such good friends, she'll be really happy for me."            Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent