Magnesium sulphate is a substance used for medicinal and agricultural purposes. By what name is it better known?

Magnesium Sulfate - Home  Magnesium Sulfate Per. 1 Chemistry Honors Project             Magnesium sulfate, more commonly known as Epsom salts, has many uses in society. One way it can be formed is when magnesium reacts with sulfuric acid to create both the magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas in a double replacement reaction. Magnesium sulfate is found naturally and has been found in other areas of the solar system other than earth. We mainly use it for medical purposes, although it has many other properties.  Magnesium Sulfate             Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is a chemical compound that contains one atom of magnesium bonded with one sulfate ion. Magnesium sulfate is found most commonly in the form of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4 • 7H2O), making it highly soluble in water. When bonded with water in this way, magnesium sulfate is commonly known as Epsom salts.             Magnesium sulfate takes the form of a white powder. It is a type of inorganic salt that takes a solid form at room temperature. It can be gathered from natural sources in a fairly pure form. Magnesium sulfate is most commonly found in the ocean, where it is the second most prominent salt next to sodium chloride. Magnesium sulfate has the unusual property of turning sound energy into thermal energy. In fact, it is responsible for the majority of sound absorption in salt water. However, magnesium sulfate more readily absorbs higher sound frequencies, which is why lower frequency sounds can travel farther in salt water.  Although magnesium sulfate is most commonly found as a heptahydrate, it can also take the form of meridianiite (MgSO4 • 11H2O) which is a clear, almost colorless mineral that exist on Earth. It is also believed that this form of magnesium sulfate can be found on the planet Mars. Furthermore, samples of Kieserite (MgSO4 • H2O), have also been found on Mars. This is used as evidence for the existence of water on Mars.             Magnesium sulfate has many uses in today’s world. One, is that is used in the production of copper sulfate. Copper sulfate is created when copper (II) reacts with magnesium sulfate and water to create copper sulfate, hydrogen, and magnesium hydroxide (Cu + MgSO4 + 2H2O → H2 + CuSO4 + Mg(OH)2 ). Magnesium sulfate is mostly used for medicinal purposes however. It is found that people with diabetes have lower levels of magnesium in their bodies. Because of the high solubility of magnesium sulfate, it is often used to administer magnesium into the body. This allows diabetics to take small amount of magnesium sulfate to counteract some of the effects of diabetes. Another use for magnesium sulfate is found in bath salts. Magnesium sulfate was first discovered in a spring at Epsom. People who bathed in these waters often reported feeling refreshed and much more relaxed. It was discovered that these waters had high levels of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, which led to the more common name, Epsom salts. The property of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate to relax the body is what allows it to be used as a key component in bath salts. Coming in direct contact with pure magnesium sulfate can cause irritation, so it is advised to take caution when handling the compound. Inhalation and ingestion can have serious effects on the respiratory and digestive systems respectively. Magnesium sulfate is often administered to prevent seizures and convulsions during pregnancy. These convulsions are caused by the swelling of tissues in the arms and legs. Magnesium sulfate is used to reduce the amount of swelling in these tissues and therefore, help reduce or prevent future convulsions. Magnesium sulfate is also commonly used as a laxative. Magnesium sulfate is used to treat various metal poisonings, notably barium, because it helps to get rid of these types of metals by speeding up the digestive track. When administered, magnesium sulfate has effects on the body almost immediately and these effects will last for another three to four hours. However, since the removal of magnesium sulfate is entirely focused in the kidney, patients wi


Also the name of a football team, what was the middle name of former Rangers and Liverpool winger Mark Walters?

Tobago Legends | Aston Villa Stadium: Villa Park Capacity: 42,682 Aston Villa Football Club is based in Witton, Birmingham, they play in the Premier League, the highest level of English football. Founded in 1874, they have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa are founder members of The Football League in 1888. They are also founder members of the Premier League in 1992, and have remained there ever since ALAN WRIGHT Alan’s exciting football journey took him all the way from Blackpool to nearby Fleetwood – with plenty of other ports of call in between – including an illustrious spell with Aston Villa for whom he made 260 league appearances. Tiny, tenacious and technical, Alan won many friends and admirers during a distinguished 22-year professional career. UGO EHIOGU Tottenham Under 21 coach Ugo is probably best remembered for his nine-year and seven-year spells with Aston Villa and Middlesbrough; two clubs he served with distinction and accumulated over 350 league appearances. He won 15 England Under 21 caps, made his full international debut against China in 1996 and went on to win a further three caps, scoring his one England goal against Spain in 2001. DARIUS VASSELL Who could forget Darius’ amazing emergence on the international scene when he scored a wonder goal on his debut for England against Holland in 2002. The former Aston Villa, Manchester City and Leicester striker made 22 appearances for his country, scoring six goals in the process, and played in both the 2002 World Cup and 2004 European Championship finals. Blessed with great pace and an eye for goal, he made over 300 league appearances for his three English clubs. MARK WALTERS It was perhaps somewhat ironic that a player with the middle name of ‘Everton’ should find himself playing for Liverpool having established a stellar reputation as a fleet-footed, destructible winger with Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers where he overcame Scottish scepticism and racism to be become a fans’ favourite. After spells on loan at Stoke and Wolves, Mark played for Southampton, Swindon and Bristol Rovers, ending his career with 600 league appearances (128 goals) to his name. DARREN BYFIELD Having begun his career with Aston Villa , Darren played for no fewer than 13 professional clubs before ending his playing days back in the West Midlands in the non league with Solihull Motors. Walsall, Rotherham and Gillingham fans, in particular, remember him with great affection as he clocked up well over 100 league goals in a much-travelled career, which also included six appearances for Jamaica for whom he scored his one and only international goal. Gavin Ward The phrase ‘have boots will travel’ should be changed to ‘have gloves will travel’ in the case of former keeper Gavin Ward who was on the books of no fewer than 16 league clubs during a career spanning 26 years. His best times as player came during a ten-year spell when he represented the likes of Cardiff, Leicester, Bradford, Bolton and Stoke, in particular, with great distinction. After massing 377 league appearances he turned to coaching, with Nottingham Forest and then Burton. Graham Fenton Born in Whitley Bay in the North East of England, Graham first made his mark in the West Midlands as a teenage sensation with Aston Villa for whom he made over 30 league appearances. He also played for Blackburn, Leicester, Stoke and Blackpool and even had a spell in Scotland with St Mirren in 2000. He won one Under 21 international cap for England; it should have been more. He finished his playing career with North Shields who he went on to manage. Stefan Moore A product of the Aston Villa academy, Stefan came through the ranks at Villa Park with younger brother Luke and after making his first team debut in 2001, he went on to make more than 20 league appearances for his hometown club. After a three-year spell with Queens Park Rangers, he dropped into the non league scene, initially with Kidderminster Harriers, and he is currently playing in the Conference North for Solihull Motors. He represented Engl


Thomas-a-Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of which king?

The Death of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments Murder in the cathedral. Thomas Becket, a London merchant’s son, was a complex person – in his youth he was a normal ebullient young man, stormy and proud, selfish and arrogant, vain, and anxious to please, but in later life, became one of the most pious and devout Archbishops of the 12th century. Despite differences in their status Thomas’s greatest friend was Henry, who was later to become King Henry II of England. They hunted and played chess together, people said the two men ‘had but one heart and one mind’. When at the age of 21 Henry became king, Becket became his Chancellor. Both furious workers, they laboured tirelessly to bring law and order to Henry’s realm. It was during Henry’s reign those legal terms such as ‘trial by jury’ and ‘assizes’ (sittings) became so familiar in the English language. The king’s judges travelled the country administering the common law – the law of all free men. The exception to this was the Church, which had its own courts and own laws. Priests who murdered or raped could avoid common-law justice by claiming ‘benefit of clergy’, the right to be tried in the bishop’s court. The worst that could happen here was to be issued with a severe penance or exceptionally, expulsion (defrocking) from the priesthood. Much of the power in the country at that time was enjoyed and exploited by the rich bishops and abbots of the Church. And, whilst the Church swore loyalty to the king, they also insisted that their true allegiance was to God and his earthly representative, the Pope in Rome. On the death of his Archbishop of Canterbury in May 1161, Henry saw his chance of bringing the Church to heel, by promoting his best friend Thomas to the newly vacated post. With the donning of his archbishop’s robes however, Becket’s whole demeanour seems to have changed, as he appeared to have experienced a religious conversion. ‘Born again’ Thomas changed completely – from then on he wore a sackcloth shirt which reached to his knees, and swarmed with all forms of wildlife. He had a very sparse diet, and his accustomed drink was water. King Henry and Becket remained good friends until they clashed over clerical privilege. Henry stated that the church was subject to the law of the land, but Becket insisted that the Church was above the law. Their confrontation came to a head at Northampton Castle in October 1164, when supporters of Henry questioned Thomas’s loyalty to his king by accusing him of being a ‘Traitor’. Some harsh words were exchanged …‘Whoremonger!’, ‘Bastard!’, and other such choice expressions, before Thomas made a strategic withdrawal …to France! Thomas spent some six years in exile before things calmed down sufficient for him to return to Canterbury. Preaching from the cathedral on Christmas Day 1170, Thomas again displayed his stormy temperament when he excommunicated some of his fellow bishops with the words …’May they all be damned by Jesus Christ!’ Henry became incensed when he heard of this outburst and is said to have uttered the fateful words “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest!” Four of Henry’s knights, probably not the brightest of men, took this as a summons to action, and left for Canterbury immediately. They reached Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th, where they found Becket before the High Altar, as he had gone there to hear Vespers. One of the knights approached him, and struck Becket on the shoulder with the flat of his sword. It seems that the knights did not at first intend to kill Becket, but as he stood firm after the first blow, the four attacked and butchered him. It is recorded that they cracked open his skull spilling his brains onto the cathedral floor! Henry was horrified when he heard the news as he believed that it was his words that had been the cause of Becket’s death. As an act of penitence he donned sackcloth and ashes, and starved himself for three days. Becket was immediately hailed as a martyr and canonised in 1173, and his shrine in Canterbury Cathedral became famous thr


What is the name of the fictional island upon which the 'Thomas the Tank Engine' stories are set?

Thomas the Tank Engine series | Children's Books Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Thomas the Tank Engine series 1,473pages on Thomas the Tank Engine series Author: Description About The Railway Series (now better known as The Thomas the Tank Engine series) is a set of story books about a fictional railway system located on the fictional Island of Sodor and the engines that lived on it. There are currently 41 books in the series, the first being published in 1945. Twenty-six were written by Rev. W. Awdry up to 1972. From 1983 to 1996 a further fourteen were written by his son, Christopher Awdry . Nearly all of The Railway Series stories were based upon real-life events. As a lifelong railway enthusiast, Rev. W. Awdry was keen that his stories should be as realistic as possible. The engine characters were almost all based upon real classes of locomotive, and some of the railways themselves were directly based upon real lines in the British Isles. There have been several television series made out of them. Audio adaptations of The Railway Series have been recorded at various times under the title The Railway Stories. There is also a musical inspired by the Railway Series, Starlight Express. The books The books are written for small children. Every book has trains in, with each train being able to talk and think like a human. Each train is given its own unique character. The books are very famous for their illustrations, with some people claiming that the illustrations give the books their unique charm, and not the actual stories themselves. Authors Twenty-six books were written by Rev. W. Awdry up to 1972. From 1983 to 1996 a further fourteen were written by his son, Christopher Awdry. Illustrators William Middleton : Illustrated the first ever book, but Rev. W. Awdry did not like his illustrations, so he was dumped. Reginald Payne : Illustrated Thomas the Tank Engine, but was not available for the next book, even though Rev. W. Awdry wanted him back. C. Reginald Dalby : Dalby illustrated the next eight books in the series. The Three Railway Engines was reprinted with Dalby's artwork replacing William Middleton's and he also touched up the artwork for the second book. His work on the series proved popular with readers, but not so with the author, who repeatedly clashed with him over issues of accuracy and consistency. Dalby resigned from the series in 1956, following an argument over the portrayal of Percy the Small Engine in the book of the same name. Despite the tempestuous relationship with Awdry, he is probably the best remembered of the series' artists. John T. Kenney : His style was less colourful but more realistic than Dalby's. As a result of his commitment to realism and technical accuracy, he enjoyed a far more comfortable working relationship with Awdry, which lasted until Gallant Old Engine (1962), when his eyesight began to fail him. He was not as nearly as popular as C. Reginald Dalby with fans however. Gunvor Edwards & Peter Edwards : The artist initially chosen to replace him was the Swedish-born artist Gunvor Edwards. She began illustrating Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine, but felt unsuited to the work. She was assisted for that volume by her husband Peter, who effectively took over from then on. Both artists retained credit for the work, and the "Edwards era" lasted until Wilbert Awdry's last volume, Tramway Engines. The style used in these volumes was still essentially realistic, but had something of an impressionist feel. Clive Spong : Illustrated all of Christopher Awdry's books. Reader's Reviews Please add your review here. Books in the series


Which English scientist and philosopher invented the magnifying glass in 1250?

Magnifying glass invented by Roger Bacon in year 1250 Invented by : Roger Bacon Invented in year : 1250 A Magnifying Glass also known as Hand Lens, is a convex lens which is used to produce a magnified image of an object. The lens is usually mounted in a frame with a handle. A Magnifying Glass works by creating a magnified virtual image of an object behind the lens. The distance between the lens and the object must be shorter than the focal length of the lens for this to occur. Otherwise, the image appears smaller and inverted, and can be used to project images onto surfaces. The framed lens may be mounted on a stand, keeping the lens at the right distance from the table, and therefore at the right distance from the object on the table. The latter applies if the object is small, and also if the height is adjustable. Some Magnifying Glasses are fordable (from the handle or stand). A sheet magnifier consists of many very narrow concentric ring-shaped lenses, such that the combination acts as a single lens but is much thinner. This arrangement is known as a Fresnel lens. A Loupe is a small magnification device used by surgeons, dentists, jewellers, watchmakers, and other precision craftsmen. The magnification of jewellers' loupes for studying gemstones is typically on the order of 10×. History of Invention Magnifying Glass is one of the most ancient optical (related to the eye) devices known to science. Thousands of years ago Egyptians used chips of crystal or obsidian (a type of shiny stone) to better view small objects. In Rome Emperor Nero ( A.D. 37-68) was known to have peered through gemstones at actors on a distant stage. The first magnifier constructed for scientific purposes is believed to have been designed by the English philosopher Roger Bacon in 1250. He was an Englishman and a lecturer at the University of Oxford. He made various experiments with Magnifying Glasses and mirrors and described the principles of reflection and refraction. The study of optics in part five of Opus Majus seems to draw on the works of the Muslim scientists, Alkindus (al-Kindi) and Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham), including a discussion of the physiology of eyesight, the anatomy of the eye and the brain, and considers light, distance, position, and size, direct vision, reflected vision, and refraction, mirrors and lenses. His research in optics was primarily oriented by the legacy of Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham; d. 1041) through a Latin translation of the latter's monumental Kitab al-manazir (De aspectibus; Perspectivae; The Optics), while the impact of the tradition of al-Kindi (Alkindus) was principally mediated through the influence that this Arabic scholar had on the optics of Robert Grosseteste. Moreover, Bacon's investigations of the properties of the Magnifying Glass partly rested on the handed down legacy of Arab opticians; mainly Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen), who was in his turn influenced by Ibn Sahl's 10th century legacy in dioptrics. Role of Magnifying Glass in the Improvement Of Human Life Visually impaired people often benefited from Magnifying Glasses and similar low vision aids. The use of a magnifying lens to improve reading led to hypothesize that strong lenses which later became telescopes, might enable humans to see objects extremely farther away. It also led to later inventions such as microscopes and spectacles Other Inventions


In which country do the football teams 'Grasshopper' and 'Young Boys' play?

Grasshopper vs Young Boys - Switzerland Super League Head to Head (H2H) Statistics and Match Preview - SoccerPunter.com SoccerPunter > Soccer Statistics > Switzerland > Super League 2005/2006 > Grasshopper vs Young Boys Select Switzerland Super League Teams To Analyze Head-to-Head Statistics Before you bet with your bookie, you should analyze the match using H2H stats for                                 Grasshopper vs Young Boys                                . Do you predict Grasshopper or Young Boys to win? Submit your soccer prediction to tipsters competition and you could win a prize.


Nelson's flagship. HMS Victory, sits in dry dock at which

HMS Victory; Lord Nelson's Flagship HMS Victory: Victory's history and  restoration in Portsmouth UK. Admiral Lord Nelson's   Flagship HMS Victory  - 1765    HMS Victory please click photo to  enlarge HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship  is the oldest commissioned warship in the world and is still  manned by Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy. The Victory is the  only surviving warship that fought in the American Revolution, the French  Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars and is now the flagship of the Second  Sea Lord and Commander in Chief Naval Home Command and lies in No 2 Dry Dock  at Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire UK, where she has a permanent  berth.    HMS Victory's famous figure-head for  further photo's of HMS Victory's figure-head : please click the photo above The  design of HMS Victory's elaborate figure-head comprises of two cupids  supporting the royal coat of arms which is surmounted with the royal crown.  The motto bears the Latin inscription of the Order  of the Garter: Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. Translated this  means: Shame to him who evil thinks.   186 feet (gun deck) - 227 feet  (overall) - 51ft 10 inches (beam) - 28 ft 9 inches (draft) - 2,162 tons - 104 guns - crew of  850 -  speed 8 to 9 knots          Full rigged ship built mostly of Oak        Carving the replacement  starboard side entrance port : Lord Horatio Nelson and his Crew :- The Battle of Trafalgar ( 1805 ) :-   HMS Victory -  The Warship   HMS Victory is an 18th century first-rate warship. it has four masts, 104 guns and took six years to build at a final cost of � 63,176,  a present day cost of around �50 million pounds. The main function of the first-rates warship like HMS Victory was a floating gun platform to deliver shattering 'broadsides' from their powerful batteries of guns arranged in tiers on three decks. The term 'first-rates' warship came from the battle strategy of the British Royal Navy and the old square riggers. In battle the ships would line up astern of each other and sail in a line past the enemy, when the ship was abeam of their opponent they would then aim and fire their guns. The guns use in this period could not be turned and aimed at their targets like modern turret guns, so sailing in a line meant they had to bear a long onslaught for an extended period. On the 13 December 1758, the same year of Lord Nelson's birth the Board of Admiralty in London gave orders that twelve new line of battle ships were to be built, among them a 'first-rate' with 100 guns. In 1759 it was decided that this ship would be called Victory. She was designed by Thomas Slade, the Senior Surveyor of the Royal Navy and was laid down in Chatham Dockyard in Southern England. According to reports at the time it was a "bright and sunny day" when the elm keel was laid down in the old single dock at Chatham dockyard in Kent on 23 July 1759. Forty-seven years later on the 21 October 1805, HMS Victory was the flagship of Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.          This sculpture of HMS   victory has been carved entirely from centuries old oak beams   removed from HMS Victory�s lower gun deck during the restoration program   in 1991. For the various stages of producing the Victory   sculpture- please   click here   Important   dates for HMS Victory 1759 Keel laid  --  1765 Launched  --    1778 First commissioned  -- 1781 Battle of  Ushant -- 1782 Relief of Gibraltar  -- 1783  End of the    American Revolution  -- 1793 First refit along with an    increase of armament  -- 1794 French Revolution  -- 1795    Refits at Portsmouth and Chatham  --1797  Battle of St.    Cape Vincent  --  1798 Battle of the Nile  --  1801    Battle of Copenhagen  -- 1804  The 4th refit at Chatham  was    completed -- 1805  Lord Nelson, Battle of Trafalgar  -- 1806    Extensive repairs at Portsmouth  -  1808 Re-commissioned,    two Baltic campaigns  - 1817 Put into reserve  -- 1824    Flagship for the Port Admiral  -- 1889  First made the    Flagship for Commander-in-Ch


In which country are the headquarters of the electronics company SAMSUNG?

Which Country Does Samsung Belong to ? Find It Here | WhichCountry.co Ships Precision Instruments This is a largest and much famous company over the world having almost 369,000 (FY 2011) employees. It is providing services relating to the different natures such as  Construction, Financial services, Advertising, Entertainment, Hospitality,  Information and Communications Technology Services, Retail and Medical Services. but mostly it is famous for mobile phones, cameras and HDTV. Apple, Nokia are two big competitors. Which Country Does Samsung Belong to? For Samsung South Korea is the country of origin ,where it was founded and its originally  belongs to it.  the company is  famous and  widely spread over the world having more than 80 branches in different parts of world . and its Headquarters is Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea Also see


Which fish is used in the soup 'Cullen Skink'?

Traditional Scottish Cullen Skink Recipe Traditional Scottish Cullen Skink Recipe Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Cullen Skink Recipe.  Getty Updated December 06, 2016. Cullen is a small town in North East of Scotland and the home of one of Scotland's most famous dishes, Cullen Skink which is a hearty soup and traditionally made with smoked haddock, and for me a great way to use smoked fish . In this recipe mashed potatoes are stirred into the soup creating thickness and flavour, some recipes, however,  will add in scrubbed, new potatoes or potato chunks. Cullen Skink recipe is also known as Smoked Haddock Chowder in other parts of Britain as the recipe is very similar. 700 ml (1¼ pints) milk Small handful flat leaf parsley 1 bay leaf 450g (1lb ) undyed, smoked haddock fillet 55g (2 oz) butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 250g (8oz) mashed potato , leftover or cooked fresh Preparation Serves 4 Pour the milk into a large saucepan. Remove the leaves from the parsley and add the stalks to the milk. Finely chop the leaves and keep to one side. Add the bay leaf and the haddock to the milk. Bring the milk to a gentle boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave for 5 minutes for the herbs to infuse their flavour into the milk. Remove the haddock from the milk with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve and reserve the herb-infused milk. Heat the butter in another saucepan, add the onions and cook gently until translucent about 5 mins, taking care not to burn them. Add the milk to the onions, then add the potato and stir until totally incorporated into the milk and should be a thick, creamy consistency. Flake the smoked haddock into meaty chunks taking care to remove any bones you may find. Add to the soup. Add the chopped parsley leaves to the soup and bring to a gentle simmer and cook for a further 4 - 5 minutes. Do not over stir. If over stirred then you will break up the fish too much. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed, be careful with the salt, the fish will impart quite a salty flavour all on its own. Serve hot with crusty bread. Optional: Garnish the soup with more chopped parsley or a little extra pepper as is your taste. Sometimes Cullen Skink is served with a softly poached hen's egg on top for an even more filling soup or lightly poached quails eggs dropped into the soup before serving adds a touch of sophistication if you are serving the soup on a more formal occasion. Occasionally, I also like to add a cup of cooked or warmed, canned sweetcorn before serving but this is not traditional for Cullen Skink. Related Articles


"Which word completes the title of a Tony Hawks book: ""Round Ireland With A ....""?"

Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Meet the author Overview Have you ever made a drunken bet? Worse, still, have you eveer tried to win one? In attempting to hitchhike round Ireland wich a fridge, Tony Hawks did both, and his foolhardiness led him to one of the best experiences of his life. Joined by his trusty traveling companion-cum-domestic appliance, he made his way from Dublin to Donegal, from Sligo through Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Wexford, Wicklow--and back again to Dublin. In their month of madness, Tony and his fridge met a real prince, a bogus king, and the fridge got christened. They surfed together, entered a bachelor festival, and one of them had sex without the other knowing. And unexpectedly, the fridge itself became a momentary focus for the people of Ireland. An international bestseller, Round Ireland with a Fridge is a classic travel adventure in the tradition of Bill Bryson with a dash of Dave Barry. Advertising Editorial Reviews From the Publisher “Round Ireland with a Fridge is a sort of alternative Michael Palin tome and a far better read thatn you would expect. It is part autobiography, part travelogue, and part Guinness-addled ramblings.” The Irish Times “One ridiculous and sumbline example of the high-concept travel book is the British comedian Tony Hawk's Round Ireland with a Fridge....The whole book is driven by the sheer lunacy of the original proposition, and the sweet bottom line is that anything that brings people together and shows them this good a time isn't stupid at all.” The New York Times Book Review “A rambling but ultimately warmhearted diary-like account that combines elements of Let's Go Ireland, Cheers, and Seinfeld...Hawks has produced a witty, silly, tribute to the hospitality and generosity that the Emerald Isle is famous for.” The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.) Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly When British writer, performer and musician Hawks makes a drunken bet for 100 that he can "hitchhike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, in one calendar month," he starts, in 1997, an unexpectedly wonderful adventure into the good-natured soul of the Irish people. Though the book begins inauspiciously as a bad parody of Dave Barry's travel books, with Hawks assuming a smug distance from the people and events he encounters, happily fate intervenes in the form of a jovial radio-show host who convinces Hawks to phone in daily to share updates about his travels with the fridge. Almost overnight, Hawks becomes a regional legend--"The Fridge Man"--with all sorts of people willing to help him achieve his goal, however silly it may be. What could have been a convenient contrivance actually allows a kinder and far funnier Hawks to appear, as his daily talks with his radio "fans" bring him unexpected delights, including encounters with an overenthusiastic innkeeper and his family, the amazing champion surfer Bingo, various musicians and lots of pub visits. In the end, Hawks's book becomes a lively celebration of contemporary Irish society and the goodwill of its people that neither revels in irony nor descends into mawkishness. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.| Library Journal Yes, a fridge. People sometimes do the craziest things when they've had too many beers. Hawks, known throughout Great Britain for his humor and appearances on various radio and television shows, made a drunken bet with a friend that he could successfully hitchhike around Ireland with a refrigerator as his traveling companion. Once sober, he realized the magnitude of the task he'd set himself but agreed to honor the bet anyway. The result is a hysterically funny travelog, in which Hawks shares his warm regard for the Irish, his amusing contacts with the natives, anecdotes from places he stayed, and brief tales about those who gave him rides. Anyone who enjoys Bill Bryson or Dave Barry will greatly appreciate Hawks for a writing style that seems to be a stew made of one part Monty Python, one part Benny Hill, and two parts Barry. Hig


"""And our friends are all aboard, many more of them live next door"" is a line from which 'Beatles' song?"

The Beatles - Yellow Submarine lyrics | LyricsMode.com Yellow Submarine lyrics To explain lyrics, select line or word and click "Explain". Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "Good-o-meter" shows "Cool" or "Awesome!". Publish your explanation with "Explain" button. Get karma points! OK, got it! New! Read & write lyrics explanations Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points. Beatles – Yellow Submarine lyrics In the town where I was born Lived a man who sailed to sea And he told us of his life In the land of submarines So we sailed on to the sun Till we found the sea of green And we lived beneath the waves In our yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine And our friends are all aboard Many more of them live next door And the band begins to play We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine As we live a life of ease Everyone of us has all we need Sky of blue and sea of green In our yellow submarine. We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine We all live in a yellow submarine, Yellow submarine, yellow submarine


Who presented the t.v. religious programme 'Highway', first broadcast in 1983?

TV Whirl - Other Bits Other Bits Dave Lister 2009 Highway - 1986 Started in 1983, Highway remained ITV's flagship religious programme until the mid 90s, presented by the late Sir Harry Secombe. Officially it was produced as a co-production between several smaller regions, however as Tyne Tees were the main force behind it, it's regarded by most as being their programme. Indeed, the very first edition came from the centre of TTTV-land, Newcastle. This opening, from 1986, sees the programme return to Tyneside once again for the Tall-Ships race. Thanks to Iam Burn for the clip. The Bill - 1992 The Bill as most people probably still remember it; plain and unflashy, in half-hour episodic format. The accompanying endcredit sequence to this era had the two bobbies walking on a cobbled street, which *everyone* must remember. Produced by Thames Television, The Bill followed the happenings of a police station in an area of London called Sun Hill, and was one of the mainstay programmes which helped Thames stay afloat as a company when it was cast out of the network and onto the independent producer pile after the highly controversial 1991 Franchise Renewal round. The show itself survived through until 2010 on ITV, before finally meeting the axe. The Bill - 2001 2001, and the programme had certainly changed quite a bit from The Bill most people know, in an attempt to appear trendier and more modern. Now up to an hour, and the storylines had begun to spread over several episodes frequently. The Bill - 2003 Skip on another 2 years, and things with The Bill have changed even more. By 2003 it had started being defined by ITV themselves as a soap rather than drama, with the usual 'love' plots included, and storylines which run for weeks. Unlike most of their soaps, however, The Bill had no permanent home, jumping about the schedules from week to week. In February 2003, this brand new set of titles was introduced to the programme. They're nice, and dont suffer the same problem as the last set; namely having to be updated frequently whenever the characters change. Although it does sound like someone accidentally forgot to play some notes in the new mix mind... Points Of View - 1990 A bit of an odd choice for the site you may think. I partly agree, its just that I had such an old recording of the BBC's Points of View, featuring Anne Robinson with a BIG hairstyle, that I couldn't let it go to waste. Gamesmaster - 1992 Gamesmaster was a Channel 4 programme which ran throughout the mid 90's as one of the first shows dedicated to computer games. Hosted for most of its run by Dominik Diamond, it involved contestants pitting their gaming skills against each other under the watchful eye of the Gamesmaster (a large digitally altered head, played by the late Patrick Moore). This is the opening to the first ever episode of the programme in 1992. Heartbeat - Xmas 1994 Heartbeat was a programme set in Rural Yorkshire in the 60's. Produced by Yorkshire Television, it ran right through until 2010, lasting considerably more than the 10 years of the 60s, before being axed as part of cutbacks by ITV at the Leeds studio complex. This shows the opening to the Christmas Special for 1994, during what some people argue was the show's glory days with Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack. Brass Eye Apology - 2001 In Summer 2001 Channel 4 broadcast a special of a program called Brass Eye. It was intended to be a satire about Media and Public attitudes towards paedophilia (according to the blurb), but ended up sparking a national outcry. This file is an apology, which was shown several weeks later, after an investigation by the ITC. Thames Skyline Ident - 1970s Thames Television's skyline ident became a famous institution in its time, and is still well known to this day. The scene, with a montage of London being reflected in the Thames was used throughout the 70s and 80s, albeit with slight adaptions. This version is a frontcap, which used to be broadcast before ITV programmes up until the late 80s, which was left on by Channel 5 when they repeated some old comedy programmi


The 'BRIC Group' of developing economies became the 'BRICS Group' in 2010 by the addition of which country?

BRIC Countries - Background, Facts, News and Original Articles BRIC Countries Select Page BRIC Countries – Background, Key Facts, News and Original Articles The BRIC countries label refers to a select group of four large, developing countries ( Brazil , Russia, India and China ). The four BRIC countries are distinguished from a host of other promising emerging markets by their demographic and economic potential to rank among the world’s largest and most influential economies in the 21st century (and by having a reasonable chance of realizing that potential).  Together, the four original BRIC countries comprise more than 2.8 billion people or 40 percent of the world’s population, cover more than a quarter of the world’s land area over three continents, and account for more than 25 percent of global GDP. Follow @GlobalSherpa BRIC Countries’ Path to 2050 A country’s population and demographics, among other factors, directly affect the potential size of its economy and its capacity to function as an engine of global economic growth and development. As early as 2003, Goldman Sachs forecasted that China and India would become the first and third largest economies by 2050, with Brazil and Russia capturing the fifth and sixth spots. The chart below shows a more recent forecast of the world ranking of the biggest economies in the year 2050.  (Click on the image below to view the full-size chart in a separate tab or browser window.) One BRIC, Two BRICs The BRIC designation was first coined by Jim O’Neil of Goldman Sachs in a 2001 paper titled “The World Needs Better Economic BRICs.”  The BRIC countries have since gone on to meet and seek out opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure development and other arenas. China invited South Africa to join the group of BRIC nations in December, 2010 and hosted the third annual BRICs Summit in April, 2011. Key Indicators and Statistics Economic Growth and Development of the BRICs From 2000 to 2008, the BRIC countries’ combined share of total world economic output rose from 16 to 22 percent. Together, the BRIC countries accounted for 30 percent of the increase in global output during the period. To date, the scale of China’s economy and pace of its development has out-distanced those of its BRIC peers. China alone contributed more than half of the BRIC countries’ share and greater than 15 percent of the growth in world economic output from 2000 to 2008. The chart above on key development indicators for the BRIC countries shows the sharp contrast in GDP, merchandise exports and the UNDP’s Human Development Index (HDI) between China and the other BRIC countries. Growing BRIC Middle Class The rapid economic growth and demographics of China and India are expected to give rise to a large middle class whose consumption would help drive the BRICs’ economic development and expansion of the global economy.  The charts below depict how the increase in the middle class population of the BRIC countries is forecasted to more than double that of the developed G7 economies.  (Click on the images below to view the full-size charts in separate tabs or browser windows.) Science and Technology in the BRICs The BRIC countries of China, India and Brazil account for much of the dramatic increase in science research investments and scientific publications. Since 2002, global spending on science R&D has increased by 45 percent to more than $1,000 billion (one trillion) U.S. dollars. From 2002 to 2007, China, India and Brazil more than doubled their spending on science research, raising their collective share of global R&D spending from 17 to 24 percent. China’s development planning has targeted a number of scientific fields and related industries, including clean energy, green transportation and rare earths, among others. Since 1999, China’s spending on science R&D has grown 20 percent annually to more than $100 billion. By 2020, China plans to invest 2.5 percent of GDP in science research. Next 11 Emerging Markets Many analysts and commentators have suggested expanding the original group of


Which novel by James Patterson is the next in the 'Alex Cross' series after 'Roses Are Red'?

[James Patterson] ☆‡ Roses are Red ▹ Free Digital Books Roses are Red Tanya Mar 01, 2008 HOLY COW...My mouth literally dropped open when I read the last sentence in this book! To be completely honest, I read that same sentence like 5 times! Holy chit, batman! I am off to start the next book, Violets are Blue to see where this goes! Holy cow! ... Elaine Aug 02, 2008 I can not begin to describe how much I hated this book. Uninteresting, the main character wasn't particularly appealing, and the writing is terrible. The end is a cliffhanger, and I could care less about getting the next book to find out the end of the story. This is the first James Patterson book I... Kevin Wijas Oct 21, 2009 Roses are Red by James Patterson is an exciting mystery that is led by D.C’s top detective Alex Cross. A group of professional bank robbers and their leader “The Mastermind” plan and execute perfect robberies while committing malicious murders of “innocent” people. Crosses l... David Erickson Dec 11, 2010 I felt this wasn't the best of the Alex Cross series, but it was very good. The wirting pattern makes it easy to set the book down and come back to it.The one thing that annoys me is that the biggest bad guy never seems to get his nailed. While in some of the books, some of the bad guys are figured ... Thom Swennes May 10, 2012 Generally I like books to have complete stories. These stories have a beginning, middle and end and when I read the last page my mind evaluates or digests what I have read and I can then form an opinion. Roses are Red by James Patterson isn’t like his average stories. Most of Patterson’s n... Erica Mar 23, 2013 Unfortunately, this is going to be my last James Patterson novel. I think that there just comes a point where you realize you have outgrow certain authors and I haven't particularly cared for the last three Patterson novels I have read. Sad to me, because I remember staying up ALL NIGHT to read Kiss... Jessica Mar 26, 2013 Ugh. I've read a handful of Patterson's books and none of them would qualify as good literature, but this one was particularly awful. The writing is cliched and one-dimensional, the characters are uninteresting, and the story tries to be so shocking that it actually ends up being predictable. There ... Beth (Ducky) Nov 14, 2014 did thaT JUST.................. La Tonya Jordan Mar 22, 2015 Detective Alex Cross is a magnificent person. This book is well written. It shows family dynamics, friendships, love, and the suspense of never knowing whom the killer truly is until the end. Days later you still can’t believe who the killer truly is. The unanswered question is will Detective C... Phrynne May 10, 2016 I always know I am enjoying a book when I find myself staying up past midnight to finish it. That's what happened with this one and though I regret the loss of sleep I do not regret one word of the reading:) I love hearing about Alex Cross's rather unusual little family and it was sweet to hear abou... Readers Also Enjoyed About James Patterson James Patterson - Official US SiteOfficial UK SiteBookShotsJIMMY Patterson BooksOfficial Site for James Patterson's Middle School SeriesReadKiddoReadJames Patterson has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today with his Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women’s Murder Club, Private, NYPD Red, Daniel X, Maximum Ride, and Middle School series. As of January 2016, he has sold over 350 Browse by Genre


Which member of 'Girls Aloud' is from Northern Ireland?

Girls Aloud 2005 (What Will The Neighbours Say?! Tour DVD) - YouTube Girls Aloud 2005 (What Will The Neighbours Say?! Tour DVD) 7,550 views Last updated on Mar 7, 2016 In 2005 British Girl Group Girls Aloud embarked on their first tour. From May 4th to June 2nd the girls went from England to Northern Ireland ( Member Nadine Coyle's home country), To Scotland, to Wales and all over the UK. The shows on May 28th and 29th at London's Hammersmith Apollo were taped and turned into the "What Will The Neighbours Say?" Live In Concert DVD. Since it was their first tour it was in Halls and theaters, small venues not the big extravaganzas we would see from the girls later on. But whatever the size of the venues GA look and sound great and put on a very entertaining show. Please note the performances of "Another Brick In The Wall (cover) and No Good Advice have been blocked for copyright reasons in my area so I couldn't put them in the playlist. Enjoy (: less In 2005 British Girl Group Girls Aloud embarked on their first tour. From May 4th to June 2nd the girls went from England to Northern Ireland ( Member Nadine Coyle's home country), To Scotland, to Wales and all over the UK. The shows on May 28... more


Which English city is the setting for the film 'East Is East'?

East Is East (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC In early 1970s England, a Pakistani father finds the authority he has previously maintained challenged by his increasingly Anglicized children. Director: a list of 23 titles created 09 Sep 2012 a list of 37 titles created 29 Oct 2012 a list of 21 titles created 01 Jan 2013 a list of 47 titles created 16 May 2013 a list of 28 titles created 1 month ago Title: East Is East (1999) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     4     BAFTA Film Awards. Another    16 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog. See more  » Genres: 2 June 2000 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: A Kelet az Kelet See more  » Filming Locations: £435,627        (UK) (5 November 1999) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Emma Rydal had to wear a wig as she had cut her hair drastically short months previous to casting for her part in _"Playing the Field" (1998) _. See more » Goofs In the scene when they are in Bradford, Ella and her daughter are in the kitchen. Ella comforts her friend because she is upset about her daughter in Pakistan. In the background on the painting on the wall you can see the reflection of the boom mic as it goes up. See more » Quotes [Moorhouse and Earnest are distributing leaflets of Enoch Powell as George passes by] Mr. Moorhouse : 'Ere, look, see? There's one of'em now. Got his bags packed for his way home, heh. Earnest Moorhouse : [Respectfully] Salam Alekom, Mr. Khan. Mr. Moorhouse : [Slaps Earnest over the head] Shut up, you little bastard!


What is the home venue of the 'New York Nicks' in the NBA and the 'New York Rangers' in the NHL?

United States Madison Square Garden Info Madison Square Garden is the number 1 venue in the world sometimes hosting as many as three events a day. With all of these options the city that never sleeps has a constant inflow of entertainment. The most popular events that are offered are the New York Knicks of the NBA and the New York Rangers NHL teams. Based on the number of homes games that both of these teams offer and the level of play the are extremely popular. Also Madison Square Garden is the home of St. Johns Red Storm a New York City home favorite that plays in the Big East Conference. For many years the garden has also hosted the Big East Basketball Tournament which brings hoops fans from all over the country and even abroad. Madison Square Garden also pulls the biggest performers from the music industry and has hosted many historic concerts and if they are really hot acts there is no doubt they will sell out very quickly While the box office will focus on concerts, other non-musical events will be hosted at the Garden, such as sporting events such as UFC fights and rodeo events, non-profit and charitable events, family entertainment shows, and events hosted by the city and people of New York. With all that Madison Square Garden has to offer what are you waiting for, because this venue has it all. Garden-NY.com is not currently affiliated with any official website, box office, or supplier. We are an independently owned company that operates solely in the resale secondary ticket market. Prices on our sites tend to be above face value and can change quickly with demand. To order tickets for all Madison Square Garden New York events simply follow the steps online through the checkout. Copyright 2017 OnlineCityTickets.com


In recent years a fifth basic taste, in addition to sweet, bitter, sour and salty, has been proposed and given which Japanese name?

Umami and Food Palatability Bartoshuk, L. M. (1993) The biological bases of food perception and acceptance. Food Qual. Pref. 4:21-32. ↵ Baylis, L. L. & Rolls, E. T. (1991) Responses of neurons in the primate taste cortex to glutamate. Physiol. Behav. 49:973-979. CrossRef Medline ↵ Caincross, S. E. & Sjöstrom, L. B. (1950) Flavor profiles—a new approach to flavor problems. Food Technol 4:308-311. ↵ Cameron, A. T. (1947) Sci. Rpt. No. 9: Sugar Research Foundation, Inc., New York, NY. ↵ Caul, J. E. (1951) A flavor panel study of monosodium glutamate. Adv. Food Res. 7:1. ↵ Chaudhari, N., Yang, H., Lamp, C., Delay, E., Cartford, C., Than, T. & Roper, S. (1996) The taste of monosodium glutamate: membrane receptors in taste buds. J. Neurosci. 16:3817-3826. Abstract/FREE Full Text ↵ Chaudhari, N., Landin, A. M. & Roper, S. D. (2000) A metabotropic glutamate receptor variant functions as a taste receptor. Nature Neuroscience 3:113-119. CrossRef Medline ↵ Chi, S. P. & Chen, T. C. (1992) Predicting optimum monosodium glutamate and sodium chloride concentrations in chicken broth as affected by spice addition. J. Food Process. Preserv. 16:313-326. ↵ Córdoba, J. J., Rojas, T. A., González, C. G. & Barroso, J. V. (1994) Evolution of free amino acids and amines during ripening of Iberian cured ham. J. Agric. Food Chem. 42:2296-2301. CrossRef ↵ Curtis, R. I. (1991) Evolution of free amino acids and amines during ripening of Iberian cured ham. Garum and Salsamenta, Production and Commerce in Material Medica, Studies in Ancient Medicine E. J. Brill Academic Publisher Leiden, The Netherlands. ↵ Girardot, N. F. & Peryam, D. R. (1954) MSG’s power to perk up foods. Food Eng. 265:71‐72, 182, 185. ↵ Ikeda, K. (1908) Japanese patent 4805. ↵ Inaba, A., Yamamoto, T., Ito, T. & Nakamura, R. (1980) Changes in the concentration of free amino acids and soluble nucleotides in attached and detached tomato fruits during ripening. J. Jpn. Soc. Hortic. Sci. 49:435-441. ↵ Kader, A. A., Stevens, M. A., Albright, M. & Morris, L. L. (1977) Amino acid composition and flavor of fresh market tomatoes as influenced by fruit ripeness when harvested. J. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci. 103:541-544. ↵ Kawamura, Y. (1993) Significance and history of research on umami (in Japanese).  Kawamura, Y. Omura, Y. Kimura, S. Konosu, S. eds. Umami :1-16 Kyoritsu Shuppan Tokyo, Japan. ↵ Kodama, S. (1913) On a procedure for separating inosinic acid, J. Tokyo Chem. Soc. 34:751. ↵ Kumazawa, T., Nakmura, M. & Kurihara, K. (1991) Canine taste nerve responses to umami substances. Physiol. Behav. 49:875-881. Kuninaka, A. (1960) Studies on taste of ribonucleic acid derivatives. J. Agric. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 34:487-492. ↵ Kuninaka, A. (1964) Studies on taste of ribonucleic acid derivatives. The Nucleotides, a Rationale of Research on Flavor Potentiation Symposium on Flavor Potentiation pp. 4–9. Arthur D. Little, Cambridge, MA. ↵ Maruyama, I. & Yamaguchi, S. (1994) Studies on taste of ribonucleic acid derivatives. Proceedings of the 24th Symposium on Sensory Evaluation :181 Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers Tokyo, Japan. ↵ Maruyama, I. & Yamaguchi, S. (1996) Proceedings of the 30th Japanese Symposium on Taste and Smell. Jpn. J. Taste Smell Res. 3:632-635. ↵ Nakajima, N., Ichikawa, K., Kamada, K. & Fujita, E. (1961) Food chemical studies on 5′-ribonucleotides. Part I. On the 5′-ribonucleotides in foods (1) Determination of the 5′-ribonucleotides                 in various stocks by ion exchange chromatography. J. Agric. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 35:797-803. ↵ Ninomiya, K. (1998) Natural occurrence. Food Rev. Int. 14:177-212. ↵ Ninomiya, Y. & Funakoshi, M. (1987) Qualitative discrimination among “umami” and the four basic taste substances in mice.  Kawamura, Y. Kare, M. R. eds. Umami: A Basic Taste :365-385 Marcel Dekker New York, NY. ↵ Ninomiya, Y. & Funakoshi, M. (1989) Peripheral neural basis for behavioral discrimination between glutamate and the four basic taste substances in mice. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 92A:371-376. Cros


What is the name of the shipyard at which the 'Titanic' was built?

Titanic - Belfast's Titanic Shipyard Belfast's Titanic Shipyard – Belfast's Harland & Wolff Shipyard where Titanic was built.   Belfast’s shipbuilding industry expanded rapidly in the late 19th century.  As the size and numbers of new ships increased, Harland & Wolff continuously expanded and improved their Queen’s Island yard.  In 1854, the Harland & Wollff shipyard covered an area of only 1.5 acres and employed 100 men.  By 1897, the growth of the company meant that its yards occupied 80 acres and employed 10,000 men. This drawing illustrates the scale of the shipyard prior to its reorganisation in 1907/08 for the construction of Olympic & Titanic.  The commercial docks in the foreground clearly show how trade dominated the western side of the River Lagan, while shipbuilding was the major activity to the east.


Which US President was known as 'The Rail-Splitter' and 'The Great Emancipator'?

Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday in United States Current location: Home page > Calendar > Holidays > Lincoln's Birthday in United States Lincoln's Birthday in United States Quick Facts Lincoln’s Birthday is observed in the United States in honor of Abraham Lincoln, who was the nation’s 16th president and was known as the Great Emancipator. Local names See list of observations below Lincoln’s Birthday celebrates the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most popular presidents in United States history. It is a state holiday in some states on or around February 12 each year. The day is also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day or Lincoln Day. Some states observe the day as part of Presidents’ Day , which is officially known as Washington’s Birthday. Abraham Lincoln (image pictured above) is one of the United States' most popular presidents. ©iStockphoto.com/Chris Howells What do people do? Various activities such as re-enactments, concerts and birthday parties are often organized for the day. Organizations such as the Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum often plan large-scale events to honor and remember Lincoln on or around his birthday. A wreath-laying ceremony and reading of the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC are traditional events on February 12. Republican Party members may also hold Lincoln Day fundraising dinners because he is known as the first president of the Republican Party. Public life Lincoln’s Birthday is a public holiday in the following states on February 12: Connecticut. Missouri. New Jersey. New York (Lincoln's Birthday is a floating holiday for state government employees in certain bargaining units). Many government offices, schools and businesses are closed within most these states (see status for New York, above) on this day. Lincoln’s Birthday is also absorbed into Presidents’ Day in other parts of the United States, such as Arizona, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Background Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, on February 12 in 1809. He lived for a time in Indiana before moving to Illinois. He worked on a farm, split rails for fences, worked in a store, was a captain in the Black Hawk War, and worked as a lawyer. He married Mary Todd and together they had four boys, only one of whom lived to maturity. Lincoln began his political career at the age of 23 in 1832 when he ran an unsuccessful campaign for the Illinois General Assembly, as a Whig Party member. He joined the newly formed Republican Party in 1854 and was nationally recognized during the 1858 debates with Stephen Douglas despite Douglas’ win in the race for US Senator. Lincoln won the presidency in 1860 and, despite being a Republican, rallied most of the northern Democrats to the Union case during the Civil War (1861-65). Lincoln was known as the Great Emancipator, the Rail Splitter and Honest Abe. He was the president throughout the American Civil War and is known for his struggle to preserve the Union and the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC on Good Friday, April 14, 1865. The assassination occurred less than two weeks after the Confederacy surrendered at Appomattox Court House in 1865. It has been recorded that Lincoln’s Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in 1866, one year after his death. Many states have a joint holiday to honor both Lincoln and George Washington, sometimes calling it Presidents’ Day. Symbols Various museums and monuments are dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. Various artworks, such as paintings, drawings, statues and photographs, have been created in Lincoln’s image and preserved to honor him.  Examples include: Lincoln’s likeness on Mount Rushmore Lincoln’s portrait on the American five dollar bill. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Daniel Chester French’s sculpture inside the Lincoln Memorial. The L


Which resort is the site of the art deco Midland Hotel and Happy Mount Park, the venue for the short-lived 'The World of Crinkley Bottom'?

Guide To Morecambe, Lancashire Visit North West > Morecambe Morecambe In the nineteenth century the three fishing villages of Bare, Poulton and Torrisholme collectively became known as Morecambe. With the arrival of the railway in 1848, and visitors from the textile towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire, the town began to develop as a thriving holiday resort. In the 1980s and 90s the town went into decline, with most of the bucket-and-spade brigade preferring Spain or Blackpool. Noel Edmonds’ World of Crinkley Bottom closed in 1994, just a few weeks after opening. The Frontierland theme park shut its doors in 1999. The Tern Project – Morecambe Promenade Attractions & Things To Do In recent years Morecambe has begun to bounce back. The rejuvenation started with Tern Project, the redesign and reconstruction of the Promenade . The Tern Project has seen numerous pieces of public art installed around the town. Much of the work is inspired by Morecambe Bay, the UK’s largest estuary and an area rich in bird life. The most famous piece though, is a statue honouring the town’s most famous son, Eric Morecambe . Despite its beauty, Morecambe Bay is extremely dangerous. The shifting water channels and quicksand have been responsible for many deaths over the years, including 23 Chinese cockle pickers in 2004. The only safe way to cross the bay is to take part in one of the organised Cross Bay Walks, led by the Cedric Robinson, Queen’s Guide to the Sands. Details of walks are available from the Morecambe Visitor Information Centre . Attractions in the town centre include the Reel Cinema and the Morecambe Superbowl . Happy Mount Park , at the eastern end of Morecambe, offers a wealth of attractions that will appeal to families and children. Happy Mount Park Heysham lies just south of Morecambe and is one of the UK’s prettiest villages. It is home to the ancient ruins of St Patrick’s Chapel and the beautiful St Peter’s Church . The Platform is the town’s main performing arts and entertainment venue. It hosts a varied programme of events ranging from comedy shows and theatrical performances to music concerts and dance shows. Morecambe Football Club, nicknamed The Shrimps, is the town’s professional football team. They play their home fixtures at the Globe Arena, a relatively new 6,000 capacity stadium in the Westgate area of the town. Accommodation Morecambe’s iconic art deco hotel, the Midland, reopened in 2008 after a multi-million pound refurbishment by developers Urban Splash. Other popular accommodation options in the town include the Clarendon Hotel and the Balmoral Guest House. Shops & Shopping Centres


Which Canadian province lies immediately east of British Columbia?

British Columbia British Columbia British Columbia British Columbia (BC) is located on the westernmost part of Canada and is renowned for its scenic natural beauty. It was the sixth Canadian province formed in 1871. Geography The province of British Columbia has the Pacific Ocean to the west, Alaska to the northwest, and to its north lie the Yukon and Northwest Territories . Alberta province lies on the east of British Columbia, and towards the south, there are the Washington, Idaho, and Montana states of U.S.A. British Columbia�s land area occupies about 364,800 sq mi, while the rugged coastline extends for approximately 17,000 mi. There are several parks as well as protected areas in British Columbia. Some of the national parks include: � Glacier National Park � Gulf Islands National Park Reserve � Kootenay National Park � Mount Revelstoke National Park Climate British Columbia enjoys mainly mild and temperate climate and is known for the warmest and finest weather in entire Canada. British Columbia�s weather ranges from moderate (marine) to continental and is predominantly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, the towering mountains, the westerly winds blowing through the region and the northern latitude of the province. The northern part of British Columbia has colder winters and cooler summers compared to the remaining parts of the province. History Stone tools discovery on the Beatton River close to Fort St. John point to human habitation in British Columbia to more than 11500 years back. Explorations by James Cook during the 1770s and George Vancouver in 1792 firmly established British control on the coastal area, towards the north and western sides of Columbia River. Most of the explorers were primarily concerned with furthering the fur trade. The building of trading posts under the banners of North West Company and Hudson Bay Company led to the development of a strong British presence in the area. Demographics English ethnic origin percentage is the highest in British Columbia followed by Scottish, Irish, German, Chinese, French, East Indian and others. Large proportions of immigrants have lived in this province for 30 years or so. British Columbia also contained the highest visible minorities� population compared to other Canadian provinces. Economy British Columbia�s economy mainly was based on forestry industry and mining. Employment in resource areas has fallen with time, and jobs nowadays have been concentrated in the retail/service and construction sectors. The film industry in British Columbia is known as Hollywood North. Vancouver is the third biggest film producing location in the continent apart from Los Angeles and New York City. Economic activity in relation to mining has witnessed dramatic changes in British Columbia. Cities Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia. The city of Vancouver has the highest population. Other main cities of this province include: � Surrey


Who did Cassius Clay defeat in February 1964 to become World Heavyweight Boxing Champion?

Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston - Feb 25, 1964 - HISTORY.com Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston Share this: Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston Author Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston URL Publisher A+E Networks On February 25, 1964, underdog Cassius Clay, age 22, defeats champion Sonny Liston in a technical knockout to win the world heavyweight boxing crown. The highly anticipated match took place in Miami Beach, Florida. Clay, who later became known to the world as Muhammad Ali, went on to become the first fighter to capture the heavyweight title three times. Liston was a reserved, feared fighter, a decade older than Cassius Clay, and had been world heavyweight champ since defeating Floyd Patterson in 1962. By contrast, Clay was a mouthy underdog who had won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Olympics in Rome. While training for their fight, Clay, a natural self-promoter, taunted Liston and boasted to reporters that he would win by knockout. Clay came out strong during the fight, using speed and footwork to his advantage against the slower Liston. After the sixth round, Liston, who was suffering from cuts and bruises under his eyes and an apparent injured shoulder, announced he couldn’t continue. Clay won the match by technical knockout and then announced to the world, “I am the greatest!” On May 25, 1965, the two fighters met in Lewiston, Maine, for a rematch. The bout ended with a highly controversial first-round knockout for Clay, who by then had become a member of the Nation of Islam and taken a Muslim name, Muhammad Ali. Some people claimed Liston threw the fight, possibly because he was controlled by the Mafia or because he feared retaliation from Black Muslim extremists. In 1967, while America was at war in Vietnam, Ali refused for religious reasons to join the Army. As a result, he was convicted of draft dodging, stripped of his title and banned from boxing for three years. In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed his conviction and Ali reclaimed the heavyweight crown on January 28, 1974, at the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire against champion George Foreman. In February 1978, Ali lost the title to Olympic gold medalist Leon Spinks. In a rematch seven months later, Ali defeated Spinks in 15 rounds and to reclaim the heavyweight crown. He then retired. Two years later, he made a brief, unsuccessful comeback before retiring permanently in 1981. Ali’s career record includes 56 wins, 5 losses and 37 knockouts. Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home on January 5, 1971. It’s believed he could have been dead for a week by that time and the cause of his death remains a mystery. During his career, he recorded 50 wins, 39 knockouts and 4 losses. Related Videos


Which university has colleges called Ustinov, St. Aidan's and Grey?

Durham Hill Colleges Bar Crawl — Durham Uni Students Butler Bar Quite possibly the largest college bar, Butler College bar is huge. Perhaps cruelly compared to an aircraft hangar, the bar’s high ceiling and perfect white walls did feel barren when it opened alongside the college in 2006, but Butler students have since covered one wall entirely with posters, and there is much more furniture to chose from now, including some incredibly relaxing free-standing hammocks. Butler Knowledge Ustinov Bar Ustinov College , a post graduate college, is an ideal bar for a quiet second drink to start the bar crawl, but its later opening hours (midnight on Friday and Saturday nights) also make it a possibility as a last stop in a bar crawl. The bar itself has plenty of chairs and tables, as well as sofas, and there are plenty of quiet corners to hide in for a while. Ustinov Knowledge Van Mildert bar is easily found just down the stairs from Mildert’s reception area, and whilst seating is limited, there is plenty of space to stand and talk in other areas of the JCR . Van Mildert Knowledge St Aidan’s Bar St Aidan’s is the next stop, being a brisk walk away from Mildert. The bar isn’t too easily accessible through the main entrance – carry on walking around the side of the building, and you’ll get to the bar, which juts out from the side of the college. The entrance is around the back of the building. A small bar, Aidan’s has sudden extremes of quiet and loud with bar crawls coming and going which seem more noticeable in Aidan’s than elsewhere. St Aidan’s Knowledge St Aidan’s College has its roots in the late 1800s, at first being based on the bailey and dedicated to education of the very few female students at Durham University. St Mary’s Bar Down the hill from Aidan’s, across the road and down St Mary’s long drive, Mary’s bar is well hidden – it’s in the building to your right at the end of drive, through the main door, left again, right at the end of the corridor, and at the bottom of the stairs – and quite small. Renowned as Durham’s ‘worst bar’, Mary’s is often the last stop on bar crawls, but sneaking into it early in your bar crawl schedule should lessen your chances of being stuck behind another group on a bar crawl at the bar. St Mary’s Knowledge St Mary’s College adopted its name in 1920. It was previously located on Palace Green, near the cathedral. Grey Bar Grey College is next, after crossing South Road (past Mary’s main buildings). Grey’s bar is comfortable, and although the bar itself is small, Grey is usually quiet, forgotten by students who dismiss the bar as ‘too quiet’ and ‘hotel-like’. Grey Knowledge


Which 14th century European national hero was the subject of an opera that premiered in Paris on August 3rd. 1829?

The Prisoner's Audacity Passed into Their Hatred - Read expert review at epinions.com The Prisoner's Audacity Passed into Their Hatred Review by metalluk Pros: Musically outstanding, from composition to orchestra to soloists; ballet numbers; costumes Cons: Long opera with static staging; distracting video projection as set backgrounds Although he didn't intend it as such, William Tell would end up being Rossini's crowning achievement. In this opera, we find a confluence of all that Rossini had learned from composing some thirty-seven previous operas, written over a period of just eighteen years. The story of William Tell brought Rossini home to themes that had interested him over the years: the thirst for political independence, love between a man and a woman situated in opposing political camps, and parent-child relationships. Furthermore, the setting for the story, in rural Switzerland, offered opportunities for pastoral music, as well as the more conventional romantic and heroic strains. The story was epic in nature, allowing Rossini to fulfill the terms of his contract with the French government for a new grand opéra. William Tell was not, however, a tragic opera. It belongs to a species of opera properly called serious heroic comedy or opera seria, with which Rossini had gained considerable previous experience, particularly during the years from 1813 to 1823. Place in the Repertoire: William Tell (Guillaume Tell in the original French; Guglielmo Tell in Italian translation) was one of Rossini's three "Paris Operas." Near the end of 1824, Rossini was offered the direction of the Théâtre Italien in Paris and he gladly accepted. When he arrived at the new post, he began composing new operas to French librettos, but also brought out revised versions of two earlier operas, Le Siège de Corinthe (1826) (a revision of Maometto II) and Moïse (1827) (a revision of Mosè in Egitto). The three entirely new operas were Il viaggio a Reims (1825), Le Comte Ory (1828), and Guillaume Tell (1829). This was a time period during which French opera owed its existence primarily to foreigners – Rossini, Meyerbeer, Cherubini, and Spontini – rather than native Frenchmen. Guillaume Tell has been viewed by some critics as Rossini's capitulation to the French form of opera, but it can just as fairly be seen as a new kind of hybrid opera. It ultimately changed the operatic landscape not only in France but in Italy as well. This opera premiered at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique in Paris on August 3rd, 1829. The staging of the work in Italy was severely restricted because of its political content suggestive of revolution against unjust authority. The first production in Venice was not permitted until 1856. Subject Matter in Brief: The story of William Tell was based on a play by Friedrich von Schiller. The libretto was constructed initially by Etienne de Jouy and Hippolyte Bis, but changes were later made by Armand Marrast, Adolph Crémieux, and by Rossini himself. In Switzerland, in the 14th-century, the Swiss people chafe under the yoke of the Austrian occupiers. Prior to the opera's beginning, Arnoldo Melchthal (Chris Merritt), a Swiss villager, saved Austrian Princess Mathilde (Cheryl Studer) from drowning and the two had fallen in love. Now, however, with Swiss resistance mounting to Austrian domination, their love is becoming ever less tenable. Act I takes place during a Shepherd Festival in May near Lake Lucerne. A Swiss herdsman, Leutoldo (Alberto Noli) rushes in, as the festivities are ending He is being pursued by Austrian soldiers because he killed one of their compatriots who was assaulting his daughter. His only chance for escape is to cross the river, but it's spring and the water is running high. William Tell (Giorgio Zancanaro) bravely offers to take him across, despite the danger posed by the rapids. The Austrian Governor, Gessler (Luigi Roni), arrives with his soldiers in time to see Tell and Leuthold disembarking on the opposite shoreline. In reprisal, he arrests the elder Melchthal (Franco de Grandis), Arnoldo's fat


In physics, what is defined as the rate of change of velocity with time?

Required math: algebra, functions, limits Required physics: elementary kinematics Physics frequently requires the calculation of the rate of change of one variable with respect to another. (For a discussion of one such case – the notion of velocity – see here .) If, for example, we want to calculate the velocity of a mass, we can begin by measuring its position at two distinct times and then dividing the distance travelled by the time taken to travel that distance. This will give us the average velocity over that time interval, but it won’t tell us what precise velocity the mass had at any specific time within that interval. We can get a better and better approximation to the velocity at a particular time by taking measurements at time intervals that are closer and closer together, but we are still calculating just the average velocity over a time interval, no matter how short that interval may be. If we tried to use this measurement technique for finding the velocity at once exact instant in time, we would need to take two measurements of the mass’s position at the same time. These two measurements would, of course, be identical so if we attempted to calculate the velocity at that time by dividing the distance travelled by the time interval, we would have to divide zero by zero, which is mathematically forbidden. As we showed here , the mathematical idea of the limit of a function can be used for finding the value of that function at places where such as things as division by zero occur. So what we would like to do is to define a function that gives the average speed of the mass by the usual method of dividing the distance travelled by the time interval, and then take the limit of that function as the time interval approaches zero. Hopefully, this limit will yield a finite value that we can interpret as the velocity at a specific time. This notion of the rate of change of one quantity with respect to another is the motivation for the derivative of a function with respect to the variable . The derivative gives us the rate of change of a function at each individual point. Going back to the discussion about our speed as we walk along a north-south path, suppose we represent our position on the path as a function of time: . The method we used earlier to calculate our average velocity was to measure how far we moved and then divide by the time taken to move that far. If we are at a position at time (that’s our starting point) and then we move to position at time is Clearly we can’t use this formula directly if both times are the same ( ) since that would involve dividing zero by zero. However, as we saw in the page where we discussed limits, that is exactly the kind of problem we solved there. We can change the notation slightly so we have a better grasp of what we’re trying to do. If we take as the reference time, then we can write the later time as and the speed formula becomes Now if we can calculate the limit as the time interval goes to zero, we should get what we’re looking for: a formula that gives us the speed at one specific point, rather than an average speed over a finite time interval. In order to proceed further, we would have to know the function , but we have the general idea of a derivative here. The derivative of a function is the rate of change with respect to t of the function at each point (provided the original function is defined at that point). The usual notation for the derivative is: When you study differential calculus, you will encounter formulas for finding the derivatives of all the standard functions such as polynomials, exponentials, trigonometric functions, logarithms and so forth. However, all of these derivatives satisfy the definition we have just given. As an example, the page on which kinetic energy is discussed shows that if a constant force acts on a mass located at the origin for a time , then the mass’s position at that time is where is the acceleration produced by the mass (which is just from Newton’s law). We also showed on that page that the mass’s velocity at time is Now, since we


Who played the lead role in the Richard Bean comedy 'One man, Two Guvnor's' in London, and has recently opened in the New York version?

James Corden’s ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ on Broadway - The New York Times The New York Times Theater |Commedia Dell’Arte via English Music Hall Search Continue reading the main story LONDON IN the many months he has played the lead in “One Man, Two Guvnors,” James Corden has scratched an eyeball, lost his voice, torn the cartilage in his knee and torn something else in his hip. Once, having safely negotiated the scene that requires him to tumble over a sofa backward, he smacked his head on a door, leading to a two-minute onstage mental gap, he said, when he was not altogether sure where he was. And once, he said in a recent interview, the peanut he is supposed to catch in his mouth in Act I became lodged in his throat. “I started coughing and tried to carry on and said, ‘I’ve got to get some water.’ Then I turned to the audience and said, ‘This isn’t part of the play.’ ” It wasn’t, and it was fine. Mr. Corden, 33, relishes nothing more than rolling with the unexpected. “One Man, Two Guvnors” is a classic ensemble slapstick farce, but what has drawn the crowds here is the way it lets its irrepressible star exercise his oversize, expansive, inventive, hyper-energetic playfulness. It is his sandbox, filled with his toys. “I’ve never done the same show twice,” he said. Set in 1963 Brighton, the play is an adaptation by Richard Bean of “The Servant of Two Masters,” an 18th-century commedia dell’arte farce by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni. It has been a sellout hit in London, where it opened in May at the National Theater and then transferred to the West End. On Feb. 25 Mr. Corden leaves that production for Broadway, where it begins performances at the Music Box Theater on April 6. Photo James Corden is bringing his West End hit “One Man, Two Guvnors” to Broadway. Credit Tristram Kenton The play was written after Mr. Corden was cast as a surefire draw. First known as Timms, the fat, funny guy in Alan Bennett’s “History Boys,” Mr. Corden pushed his reputation in Britain to another level through the wildly popular television series “Gavin & Stacey,” which he created, co-wrote and starred in . Continue reading the main story In “One Man, Two Guvnors” Mr. Corden plays Francis Henshall, a goodhearted, chronically hungry, not-so-smart, out-of-work musician who finds simultaneous employment with two demanding bosses mixed up in a complicated world of small-potatoes gangsterism, cross-dressing, mistaken identity and thwarted romance. (“Guvnor” is slang for “boss.”) A tribute to the low English comic traditions of pantomime, variety shows and seaside farce, the play been embraced by a country hungry for diversion from the relentlessly bad economic news that has put it into a collective, dread-filled funk. Advertisement Continue reading the main story “Corden, with a face like an enormous potato and a physical dexterity that is astonishing in one so corpulent, brings a winningly warm and harassed humanity to the role,” Charles Spencer wrote in The Daily Telegraph. “He constantly button-holes the audience with asides and ad libs, and turns the play’s great set piece in which he simultaneously serves dinner to his two masters into one of the most uproarious scenes of farcical comedy I have ever witnessed.” Mr. Corden will not be drawn into speculation about what in the play is spontaneous and what is scripted, making it clear in the interview that he wanted to preserve the mystique of what he referred to as “the sandwich.” “The sandwich is sacred,” he said. The most striking thing about Mr. Corden’s actual presence is how comparatively not-fat he has become. Having marshmallowed to nearly 300 pounds at one point, he found his heft too exhausting, and has since puffed down to a more manageable 220-something pounds — not slender (“Define ‘slender,’ ” he snorted), but not enormous. He has a baby and a fiancée, he said, and he did it in part for them. Photo James Corden, backstage at the London production of "One Man, Two Guvnors." Credit David Corio for The New York Times “I’m on a caffeine-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, wheat-free, dair


Which 'Doctor' has been played on television by Bill Simpson and David Rintoul?

David Rintoul Actor - About Aberdeen Play our new game - Whack The Haggis!! - Now available for all formats including iOS, Android and desktop. David Rintoul Biography of actor David Rintoul from Aberdeen who is famous for playing Doctor Finlay on TV and Baby's Dad Dr Jake Houseman in Dirty Dancing The actor David Rintoul was born on the 29 November 1948 in Aberdeen, Scotland. His birth name was David Wilson. He was educated at Robert Gordon's College in the City and was brought up in Rubislaw Den North. He started acting at a young age and attended the Aberdeen Children's Theatre and was a Scottish Country dancer at Queen's Cross Church where he won many awards. His father was Doctor Leslie Wilson who helped advance elderly care services throughout Aberdeenshire. His mother, Helen, was a PE teacher. He graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA and then attended RADA. His first role after RADA was in Aladdin at the Connaught Theatre in Worthing, Sussex. The Drummer Boy is my latest novel about the ghost of a Gordon Highlander Drummer Boy from the Battle of Waterloo who haunts a modern day army nurse. Chapters take place in modern day Aberdeen, at the Noose & Monkey bar and restaurant as well as His Majestyï¿½s Theatre and Garthdee. Other scenes take place at Tidworth and during the Napoleonic War. on most devices. David Rintoul Actor In 2013 he became the official patron of the Arts Centre and Theatre Aberdeen (ACT) which was rebranded from the Aberdeen Arts Centre for its 50th anniversary. He is engaged to actress Vivien Heilbron who was Detective Sergeant Louise Colbert in Target and as Beatrice Protheroe in The New Statesman. She has had various parts on the stage including productions of Shakespeare's plays at Stratford such as Olivia in Twelfth Night and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream. In March 2008 she starred in the production The Life of Grassic Gibbon at HMT Aberdeen. Their engagement was announced after the show and their wedding date announced as the 3 August 08. Vivien Heilborn had previously starred in the 1971 BBC production of Sunset Song, a Lewis Grassic Gibbon book, where she was the lead role Chris Guthrie. McLevy - The Blue Gown He played the part of Andrew Crichton in the BBC radio 4 afternoon play McLevy on 29 November 2011. Midsomer Murders He added being a cowboy to his biography when he played the part of a Marshall in a cowboy re-enactment group in Midsomer Murders in the episode Blood in the Saddle. His character in this episode of Midsomer Murders was called Jack Fincher. David Rintoul was a bit of a baddie in Blood in the Saddle as he rode into the village at the beginning of the episode and shot dead a dog with his rifle. His character, Jack Fincher, had an affair and then was killed in cowboy style after the Wild West Fair when he was lassooed around his ankles and dragged by a horse until his death. Midsomer Murders Blood in the Saddle was broadcast as part of series 13 on the 8 September 2010. Lady Chatterley's Lover Lady Chatterley's Lover was broadcast on BBC Radio 7 in October 2010. He starred as Sir Malcolm, Lady Chatterleyï¿½s father, in this production of the DH Lawrence novel. House of Mercy The House of Mercy was broadcast as a Woman's Hour Drama in June 2010 where he starred as Stewart. Other actors in House of Mercy, a Victorian London murder mystery written by Bruce Young and dramatised by Chris Dolan included Melody Grove, Sam Dale, Timothy West, Alexander Morton, Tracy Wiles, Tony Bell, Alison Pettitt and Keely Beresford. If you like this page and would like to easily share it with your friends and family please use the social networking buttons below: Tweets by @aboutaberdeen1 Baggage In August 2009 he stared in Baggage on Radio 4. Baggage is a comedy play about four friends in Edinburgh. He was Hector the father of Caroline. Hector is a former gambler recently addicted to online poker. Baggage is written by Hilary Lyon who acts the part of Caroline and also stars Phyllis Logan, Adie Allen, Robin Cameron and Moray Hunter. Dirty Dancing He is currently playing the r


What was the surname of the father of US President Bill Clinton, who died before his birth?

Clinton Genealogy - President Bill Clinton Family History View Records » Bill Clinton Genealogy William Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. When Clinton was inaugurated into the office at the age of 46, he was the third-youngest person to ever become president. The Bill Clinton family history also includes Clinton's adoption by his stepfather after his biological father was killed before he was born - another unique feature to the Bill Clinton genealogy and presidential history. Clinton's two terms in the Oval Office earned him the dubious distinction as a New Democrat, with some policies decidedly centrist and others left-of-center. During his presidency, the United States enjoyed a time of prosperity and peace, making Clinton one of the most popular presidents in recent history. Unfortunately, a scandal involving a White House intern plagued Clinton at the end of his second term, when he was impeached by Congress for perjury and obstruction of justice. Despite the issues, Clinton left his second term of office with the highest approval rating of any U.S. president since World War II. Although the Bill Clinton family history primarily consists of businessmen rather than politicians, Clinton got into public service at a relatively young age. He began his political career as the Attorney General of Arkansas in 1977, becoming the Governor of the state in 1978. Although he was defeated in the 1980 gubernatorial race, he was elected once again in 1982 and served as governor of Arkansas for 10 years more. Clinton moved right from the office of Governor to the office of President, finishing his final gubernatorial term in December, 1992, before getting sworn in as president in January, 1993. Bill Clinton Family Tree Bill Clinton Family History William Jefferson Clinton, whose birth name was actually William Jefferson Blythe III, was born on August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas. His biological father, William Jefferson Blythe II, worked as a traveling salesman. In an automobile accident, the father passed away three months before Clinton was born. Faced with the difficult job of single parenthood, Clinton's mother Virginia left Clinton with his grandparents while she finished her nursing studies in New Orleans. When Virginia returned from her nursing training, she married Roger Clinton, who owned a car dealership with his brother. Roger Clinton became Bill Clinton's stepfather while Clinton was still relatively young, but he did not take his stepfather's surname officially until he was 14. Clinton remembers his stepfather as an alcoholic who abused his mother and step-brother, Roger Clinton Jr., repeatedly. Many times, Clinton reported intervening to protect his family members. Clinton attended Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in Foreign Service, before heading to University College, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics on a Rhodes scholarship before transferring to Yale University. After graduating from law school in 1973, Clinton returned to his home state to teach law at the University of Arkansas. One year later, he ran for his first political office, a Congressional race that was lost to the Republican incumbent. The following year, Clinton wed Hillary Rodham, who was also a law student at Yale. In 1976, Clinton was elected to be the next Attorney General of Arkansas, a post he held for just two years before becoming the youngest governor in Arkansas history at the age of 32. Clinton served as governor for two years before losing out to Republican challenger Frank White. While Clinton had accomplished much in his first gubernatorial term, including building roads and improving the educational system in Arkansas, Clinton did not feel his work in that office was finished. He ran again for governor in 1982 and continued to serve in that position for the next 10 years. In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected to the office of President of the United States, along with Vice President Al Gore. The two spent the next eight years in the White House, bal


Which resort is the site of the Grand Hotel, damaged by shelling by the German Navy in 1914 and the North Marine Road Ground, the site of an annual Cricket festival?

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Which Central American country lies between Panama and Nicaragua?

Costa Rica:   Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities First Woman Elected President Geography This Central American country lies between   Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Its area slightly exceeds   that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It has a narrow Pacific   coastal region. Cocos Island (10 sq mi; 26 sq km), about 300 mi (483 km)   off the Pacific Coast, is under Costa Rican sovereignty. Government Democratic republic. History Costa Rica was inhabited by an estimated 400,000   Indians when Columbus explored it in 1502. The Spanish conquest began in   1524. The region grew slowly and was administered as a Spanish province.   Costa Rica achieved independence in 1821 but was absorbed for two years by   Agustín de Iturbide in his Mexican empire. It became a republic in   1848. Except for the military dictatorship of Tomás Guardia from   1870 to 1882, Costa Rica has enjoyed one of the most democratic   governments in Latin America. In the 1970s, rising oil prices, falling   international commodity prices, and inflation hurt the economy. Efforts   have since been made to reduce reliance on coffee, banana, and beef   exports. Tourism is now a major business. Óscar Arias   Sánchez worked to simultaneously heal his country's economic woes and foster peace in Central America. José Maria Figueres Olsen of the National   Liberation Party became president in 1994. He opposed economic suggestions   made by the International Monetary Fund, instead favoring greater   government intervention in the economy. The World Bank subsequently   withheld $100 million of financing. In 1998, Miguel Angel Rodríguez   of the Social Christian Unity Party became president, pledging economic   reforms, such as privatization. In 2000, Costa Rica and Nicaragua resolved   a long-standing dispute over navigation of the San Juan River, which forms   their shared border. A psychiatrist, Abel Pacheco, also of the Social Christian   Unity Party, won the presidency in elections held in April 2002. In May   2003, several national strikes took place, by energy and   telecommunications workers over privatization and by teachers over their   salaries.