What creature appears on the logo of Alfa Romeo cars?

Is That Really A Snake Eating A Guy On The Alfa Logo? Is That Really A Snake Eating A Guy On The Alfa Logo? Go to permalink Having a coat-of-arms as your car's badge has been popular for decades. There's lots of good ones out there, with interesting details — Cadillac's little ducks, for example — but only one has what appears to be a dragon-snake swallowing some poor bastard: Alfa Romeo. Advertisement Alfas are generally really lovely cars, and they invite close, lurid inspection. Which means that many of us have likely taken a good long look at an Alfa's badge and thought to ourselves, with the introspection of a philosopher, "What the fuck?" Let's just break down what the badge looks like here: it's a bisected circle. The left half of the circle contains a white field with a red cross, and the right side has a large, stylized serpentine snake/dragon like beast, with a red... something in its mouth. Before I really paid attention, I had thought this object represented some manner of stylized flames or tongue, but closer inspection and a little research reveals exactly what it is: a human being. Advertisement Let's get the meaning of the the boring left half out of the way first: according to most sources, the white field with the red cross dates from the Crusades. The red cross was a standard used by Milanese soldiers (Alfas were originally built in Milan, you see) following Giovanni of Rho to the Holy Land. The white background came from the white undergarments they were forced to wear under their armor to protect themselves from the intense heat and sun of the Middle East. Does that imply they normally didn't wear anything under their armor? Because that sounds insane. That's the left half, and it generally makes sense. It's not too exciting, but how exciting does your logo have to be when right next to it a fucking dragon is chomping away at some guy? And about that dragon: it appears to be what's known as a Biscione , which is pretty much what you see there: a large, serpent-like snake or dragon, eating a human figure. That human figure, interestingly, is usually either a baby or an adult Moor or Muslim, likely from its Crusade-era roots. Advertisement Sponsored The Biscione is normally associated with the House of Visconti of Milan, Alfa's home city. Even after the Viscontis lost power sometime around 1447, the Biscione remained as a symbol of Milan, and can be found in many places throughout the city. It's not exactly clear exactly how or why the dragon/snake motif was created in the first place. One legend suggests that it's in reference to a dragon who was tormenting Milan at the beginning of the fifth century and was finally killed by Uberto, Squire of Angera. Uberto is also considered to be the start of the Visconti family. As you may guess, this particular origin story is suspected by many of being, just maybe, made up. Advertisement There's also the theory that the Viscontis just thought a big dragon eating a guy made you look badass, and that's hard to argue with. Things get a little weirder when you dig deeper and find that it's possible the dragon isn't eating anyone at all, but rather orally birthing a human baby. Or maybe just vomiting up a kid — the distinction between giving birth out of your mouth and puking something up is really a pretty fine line, if you ask me. I'm not sure what Alfa's official company line is on the identity of the little doomed figure being eaten (or birthed) by that dragon. They're kind of screwed either way with the two common interpretations: say it's a Muslim and they risk alienating a huge market, and if they say no, no, everyone calm down, it's just a baby, it's hard to see things getting much better. Still, if you don't dwell too much on just who that poor dragon-lunch is, it's a pretty fantastic looking logo, even in today's highly stylized and streamlined form. I wouldn't mind seeing some more blatant dragon-eating-people motifs on their cars, either. I'm thinking maybe something nice and detailed and big that can go on the hood of a 4C, to make a sort of Italian Fire


Which city's name is given to symphonies 82 to 87 inclusive by Haydn?

Biography of Joseph Haydn Biography of Joseph Haydn 1732 Franz Joseph Haydn was born at Rohrau (Lower Austria) on March 31st, the son of Matthias Haydn, wheelwright and later village judge. His first Christian name was Franz, although Haydn hardly ever used it. He was the second child and the eldest son. Altogether 12 children were born in the family, but half of them died early. 1737 His brother Michael was born at Rohrau, on September 14th. 1738 Haydn is sent to Hainburg, a small town on the Danube, not far from Bratislava, to school rector Johann Matthias Frank, a distant relative, who gives him a good musical education. 1740 - 1749 Haydn becomes a choirboy at St.Stephen�s, Vienna. Here he is given a thorough musical education. During this time he makes his first attempts at composing. 1753 - 1757 Haydn becomes Nicola Porpora�s pupil in Vienna; to him he owes the "true fundaments of composition". 1754 Haydn�s mother dies. 1755 1755 He composes the first string quartets for Count Joseph Fürnberg of Castle Weinzierl near Wieselburg in Lower Austria. The 4 players are: Count Fürnberg, his confessor, his steward and Joseph Haydn. 1759 He becomes music director to Count Charles Morzin in Lukovec, not far from Plzen (Bohemia). 1761 This year meant a decisive change in Haydn�s life as he entered the service of Prince Esterházy in Eisenstadt, Burgenland. Haydn became Vice-Kapellmeister for Prince Paul Anton Esterházy (cf. "Österreich-Lexikon") and after his death for Prince Nicolaus Joseph, the Magnificent. Under Haydn�s direction the tiny orchestra develops into a good ensemble. The number of musicians is increased to 25. The Prince himself enjoyed playing the baryton, a string instrument resembling the viola da gamba, for which Haydn composed numerous pieces. 1763 Haydn starts a catalogue of his works, the "Draft Catalogue". 1766 Haydn becomes First Kapellmeister to Prince Esterházy. In the following years he composes numerous works like symphonies, operas, masses, string quartets and sonatas. 1776 A Haydn biography is included in the almanach "Scholarly Austria" ("Gelehrtes Österreich"). 1779 The opera house at Esterháza burns down. Haydn occasionally complains about the isolated position of Castle Esterháza , which became the Prince�s favourite residence after 1766, situated near the southernmost point of Lake Neusiedl (cf. "Österreich-Lexikon"), today a part of Hungary. But he also said about himself: "No one could make me doubt myself or worry me, and so I was compelled to become original." Haydn�s symphonies are first performed in France. 1781 Haydn �s international fame spreads. He establishes contacts with Spain, France and England. 1782 Haydn�s symphonies are performed in America. 1784 Haydn is commissioned by the board of directors for the "Concerts de la Loge Olympique" to compose 6 symphonies, i.e. the Paris symphonies Nos. 82 - 87. 1785 Haydn visits Mozart in Vienna and assures his father: "Before God I tell you as an honest man that your son is the greatest composer whom I know personally and by reputation; he has taste and besides the highest insight into the art of composition." 1790 After the death of Prince Nicolaus Joseph Esterházy the orchestra is dissolved. Haydn goes to Vienna, but remains princely Kapellmeister. 1790 - 1792 First journey to England. Between 1759 and 1789, before his first journey to England, Haydn had written 94 symphonies (among them: the "Farewell" No.45, and the Paris symphonies Nos.82-87. 1791 He is awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Oxford. He attends Handel�s oratorios. The Surprise Symphony is written. 1792 July: return to Vienna. Haydn had a few outstanding pupils, among them Ludwig van Beethoven , who had moved to Vienna in 1792. But their relationship remained distant. 1793 Haydn buys a house in Gumpendorf , today the 6th district of Vienna. (Also his deathplace). 1794 Second journey to England. From London, where he heard some of Handel�s most famous oratorios, he returned with the plan for his own two oratorios, "The Creation" and "The Seasons". 1795 He


"""In order to make ice, fill the trays with water was one of many party tips in the much ridiculed 2013 book ""Celebrate"". by which ""celebrity"" author?"

For Pippa Middleton, the Media’s Love Sours - The New York Times The New York Times Fashion & Style |For Pippa Middleton, the Media’s Love Sours Search For Pippa Middleton, the Media’s Love Sours By JENNIFER CONLIN Continue reading the main story Photo Clockwise from top left, Pippa Middleton, with her sister, Kate, attending a match at Wimbledon last year; leaving a Vanity Fair party in May; and with her boyfriend, Nico Jackson, at Wimbledon this month. Credit Clockwise from top left, Clive Brunskill/Getty Images; Neil P. Mockford/FilmMagic; Karwai Tang/WireImage It was the derrière that launched a thousand photos. As she gracefully carried the bride’s train up the steps of Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, no one could have predicted younger sister Pippa’s sheathed bottom would steal the show from Kate’s veiled face. But soon, Pippa’s Facebook fan page was joined by a second one devoted entirely to her backside (both still have more than 200,000 likes). A TLC documentary called “Crazy About Pippa” soon followed, as did hordes of Pippa-mad paparazzi, snapping the younger Middleton daughter each time she walked out of her London apartment building or into a nightclub, or down the street with her brother or boyfriend. “Pippa did not just steal the limelight at her sister’s wedding,” says Ingrid Seward, editor of the London-based Majesty magazine, which covers royal families around the world. “She was the limelight.” Flash forward to just over two years later, and Pippa’s press is now decidedly different. “ Does Pippa Dress in the Dark? ” asked one of England’s most popular tabloids, The Daily Mail, recently comparing her clothing to “potato sacks” and her “lolling” breasts to “spaniel’s ears.” The two-page fashion spread included more than a dozen photos of the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister at various events, including Wimbledon, criticizing everything from her fascinator to her footwear. Only the final image — one of Pippa’s pert backside from the Royal wedding —was flattering, though the caption was anything but. “So much promise,” it read, “So little delivery.” Advertisement Continue reading the main story But Pippa’s problems stem less from her wardrobe than how she has spent her time these last two years. While, as of Monday, her sister has a new role as the doting mother to yet another heir to the British throne (making Pippa perhaps the most famous aunt in the world), Pippa also has a new identity: that of author and magazine columnist on all things related to food, party planning and general merriment. This spring she was named a contributing editor by Vanity Fair magazine , only months after securing a “Friday Feasts” column in a popular British supermarket glossy. All this coming off a home entertainment book she wrote last year that flopped in bookstores. The result is a disdainful British press and populace who have all but forgotten about her star-making turn on Kate’s wedding day. “People here just don’t like her,” Ms. Seward said. “She is not a cook, not a writer and has not really done anything but get this all off the back of her sister. Generally, there is a feeling that she is simply capitalizing off the situation.” Camilla Tominey, the royal editor for The Sunday Express, a British newspaper, said, “There is some pretty sneering commentary over here that she has been cashing in on her sister.” But at the same time, both correspondents acknowledge it is not easy being Pippa. “Whatever she does, she will probably be criticized,” said Ms. Seward, whose latest book, “A Century of Royal Children,” will come out this August. Photo Pippa Middleton in the audience at a London tennis tournament in June. Credit Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Ms. Tominey added: “She may have seemed like a shrinking violet around the time of the wedding, but she is not. She has to make a living and this is her found fame.” But does Pippa, 29, really need to earn her keep? The Middleton parents’ mail-order supplies business, Party Pieces, was estimated by financial analysts around the time of the wedding to be worth around £30 mil


Newmarket racecourse straddles the border of Suffolk and which other county?

Newmarket, Suffolk - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki       Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the English racing town. For other places named Newmarket, see Newmarket . For places named New Market, see New Market . List of places: UK  • England  • Suffolk Newmarket is a market town in the English county of Suffolk , approximately 65 miles (105 kilometres) north of London . It is generally considered the birthplace and global centre of thoroughbred horse racing . It is the largest racehorse training centre in Britain, and home to most major British horseracing institutions. Nine of the UK's 32 Group 1 flat races are held at Newmarket, the same number as at Ascot Racecourse . It has two racetracks, Newmarket Racecourse and The July Course . Contents 9 External links Racing Racing at Newmarket has been dated as far back as 1174, making it the earliest known racing venue of post-classical times. King James I (reigned 1603–1625) greatly increased the popularity of horse racing there, and King Charles I followed this by inaugurating the first cup race in 1634. The Jockey Club 's clubhouse is in Newmarket, though its administration is based in London. In 1967 Queen Elizabeth II opened The National Stud , a breeding centre for thoroughbred horses . The town is also home to Tattersalls , the famous bloodstock auctioneers whose sales are attended by big names in the racing business. The town is home to the National Horseracing Museum and an Equine Centre for horse health. The town has special horse routes so the horses can reach the gallops safely from the many training establishments occupied by top trainers. More than 2,500 race horses inhabit Newmarket. [1] By comparison, the human population is of the order of 15,000 and it is estimated that one in four jobs are connected to horseracing in one way or another[citation needed] Newmarket has 3 main sections of Heath, all of which are used to train the racehorses on. "Racecourse side" is located next to the Rowley Mile Racecourse and is a predominately flat area. "Warren Hill" overlooks the town and consists of 3 all weather canters and a multitude of grass canters. "Bury Side" is the name given to the area located near the Bury Road and the Railway Line. These areas and the surrounding heath is chalk downland and has special birds and animals only suited to this terrain. It is also a very historical area with the remains of 6th century living[citation needed] This hill is part of the chalk formation the Newmarket Ridge . Most of the Newmarket-based racing stables are situated in the centre of the town, where they can easily access the gallops. Outside the town the land-use is dominated by thoroughbred breeding , studs occupying large areas in every direction. Around 70 licensed trainers and more than 60 stud farms operate in and around Newmarket. [1] Dalham Hall Stud (the headquarters of Darley), Cheveley Park Stud (which local lore claims was once owned by King Canute ), and Banstead Manor Stud (Headquarters of Juddmonte Farms) are well-known examples all which can be found in the village of Cheveley , three miles (5 km) from Newmarket. Local celebrity jockey Frankie Dettori in the parade ring at Newmarket after riding in the 2005 2,000 Guineas . The town has two race courses situated on Newmarket Heath, these are the Rowley Mile and the July Course. The two courses are separated by the Devil's Dyke . This large earthwork starts in neighbouring Woodditton (sometimes spelt as Wood Ditton) and ends in Reach , a distance of over 8 miles (13 km). The development of painting on sporting themes in the early eighteenth century was centred on the Newmarket Racecourse and the three founders of the sporting school, John Wootton , James Seymour and Peter Tillemans , painted many scenes of the racecourse and its environs. [2] Save Historic


In a famous 1813 novel, what was the surname of sisters Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia?

Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen (1775-1817) P - Titles in Literature Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" was published in 1813, though the novel was written between 1796 and 1813. The setting is in Longbourn, England, and the story is about Elizabeth Bennett; her sisters: Jane, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia; Mr. Darcy; etc. Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in!


Genesis Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 are devoted to what story?

Genesis 6-9 NIV - Wickedness in the World - When human - Bible Gateway Genesis 6-9New International Version (NIV) Wickedness in the World 6 When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. 3 Then the Lord said, “My Spirit will not contend with[ a ] humans forever, for they are mortal[ b ]; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.” 4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. 5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. 6 The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. 7 So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. Noah and the Flood 9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. 12 God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. 13 So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. 14 So make yourself an ark of cypress[ c ] wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. 15 This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high.[ d ] 16 Make a roof for it, leaving below the roof an opening one cubit[ e ] high all around.[ f ] Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks. 17 I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you. 19 You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. 20 Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive. 21 You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them.” 22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. 7 The Lord then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. 2 Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate, 3 and also seven pairs of every kind of bird, male and female, to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth. 4 Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made.” 5 And Noah did all that the Lord commanded him. 6 Noah was six hundred years old when the floodwaters came on the earth. 7 And Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood. 8 Pairs of clean and unclean animals, of birds and of all creatures that move along the ground, 9 male and female, came to Noah and entered the ark, as God had commanded Noah. 10 And after the seven days the floodwaters came on the earth. 11 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month—on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were


Which Shakespeare play of 1591 opens with the funeral of King Henry V?

Shakespeare Solved: Did Shakespeare Write Henry V, Part 2? Did Shakespeare Write Henry V, Part 2? King Henry V died on 31 August 1422, one month shy of his 36th birthday. Shakespeare had dramatized him in three plays -- Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Tom Hiddleston in the Hollow Crown series Shakespeare refers to him in the series of plays about his son, the Henry VI plays. Henry VI, part 1 opens in Westminster Abbey at for the funeral for Henry V. But there is a great deal that happened in Henry V's life between these two series of plays. It begs the question: did Shakespeare write a sequel to the Henry V play? Even if he didn't actually complete a written play for it, did he plan to write it? At the very least, was he thinking of writing a sequel? At the end of the Henry V play, he has won the battle of Agincourt, and he has successfully wooed Catherine de Valois. But he would go on to live almost 7 more years.  Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh in the 1989 film His success at Agincourt was not the last time he fought in France. He would continue the war there.  There is so much more to his life that it is hard to believe that Shakespeare never even considered telling more of that story. Another reason why Shakespeare may have wanted to write a fourth chapter in he Henry's life is because when Shakespeare wrote about Prince Hal/Henry V, he was writing for Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex Essex was Shakespeare's friend and patron from around 1593-4. Shakespeare had written plays for Essex (and for his friend the Earl of Southampton) for many years. They were the two most dashing young men in all of London, and Shakespeare was very lucky to have made friends with them. Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton Essex and Southampton turn up time and again in the plays: as Mercutio and Romeo, as Demetrius and Lysander, as Valentine and Proteus, Don Pedro and Benedick, etc. The most controversial play Shakespeare wrote on behalf of Essex was his Richard II play -- which was a case for deposing a sitting monarch, and a thinly veiled threat against Queen Elizabeth. Most famously, Shakespeare modeled his Prince Hal/King Henry V character after Essex. In a sense, Shakespeare was writing pro-Essex propaganda at a time when Queen Elizabeth's court was divided between two factions, the Essex faction and the Cecil faction. Essex was the Queen's "favourite" for many years, but there were many at court, primarily Wiliam Cecil and his son Robert, who conspired against him. When Shakespeare wrote his plays supporting Essex, he was trying to inspire London to rally behind Essex. When he wrote Henry V for Essex , he was writing a play for him as he was marching off to war, against Irish rebels. Essex in armour That play was first performed in early 1599. The Essex campaign in Ireland was a complete failure, and it led to Essex's complete failure at court, and his loss of favour with Queen Elizabeth. Things were so bad for Essex, that by February 1601, he led an armed rebellion against the Queen and her court. He was executed.


In which language was the Communist Manifesto by Marx/Engels first published, in 1848?

Marx publishes Manifesto - Feb 21, 1848 - HISTORY.com Marx publishes Manifesto Publisher A+E Networks On February 21, 1848, The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx with the assistance of Friedrich Engels, is published in London by a group of German-born revolutionary socialists known as the Communist League. The political pamphlet–arguably the most influential in history–proclaimed that “the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles” and that the inevitable victory of the proletariat, or working class, would put an end to class society forever. Originally published in German as Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei (“Manifesto of the Communist Party”), the work had little immediate impact. Its ideas, however, reverberated with increasing force into the 20th century, and by 1950 nearly half the world’s population lived under Marxist governments. Karl Marx was born in Trier, Prussia, in 1818–the son of a Jewish lawyer who converted to Lutheranism. He studied law and philosophy at the universities of Berlin and Jena and initially was a follower of G.W.F. Hegel, the 19th-century German philosopher who sought a dialectical and all-embracing system of philosophy. In 1842, Marx became editor of the Rheinische Zeitung, a liberal democratic newspaper in Cologne. The newspaper grew considerably under his guidance, but in 1843 the Prussian authorities shut it down for being too outspoken. That year, Marx moved to Paris to co-edit a new political review. Paris was at the time a center for socialist thought, and Marx adopted the more extreme form of socialism known as communism, which called for a revolution by the working class that would tear down the capitalist world. In Paris, Marx befriended Friedrich Engels, a fellow Prussian who shared his views and was to become a lifelong collaborator. In 1845, Marx was expelled from France and settled in Brussels, where he renounced his Prussian nationality and was joined by Engels. During the next two years, Marx and Engels developed their philosophy of communism and became the intellectual leaders of the working-class movement. In 1847, the League of the Just, a secret society made up of revolutionary German workers living in London, asked Marx to join their organization. Marx obliged and with Engels renamed the group the Communist League and planned to unite it with other German worker committees across Europe. The pair were commissioned to draw up a manifesto summarizing the doctrines of the League. Back in Brussels, Marx wrote The Communist Manifesto in January 1848, using as a model a tract Engels wrote for the League in 1847. In early February, Marx sent the work to London, and the League immediately adopted it as their manifesto. Many of the ideas in The Communist Manifesto were not new, but Marx had achieved a powerful synthesis of disparate ideas through his materialistic conception of history. The Manifesto opens with the dramatic words, “A spectre is haunting Europe–the spectre of communism,” and ends by declaring: “The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workers of the world, unite!” In The Communist Manifesto, Marx predicted imminent revolution in Europe. The pamphlet had hardly cooled after coming off the presses in London when revolution broke out in France on February 22 over the banning of political meetings held by socialists and other opposition groups. Isolated riots led to popular revolt, and on February 24 King Louis-Philippe was forced to abdicate. The revolution spread like brushfire across continental Europe. Marx was in Paris on the invitation of the provincial government when the Belgian government, fearful that the revolutionary tide would soon engulf Belgium, banished him. Later that year, he went to the Rhineland, where he agitated for armed revolt. The bourgeoisie of Europe soon crushed the Revolution of 1848, and Marx would have to wait longer for his revolution. He went to London to live and continued to write with Engels as they further organized the international communist move


The present building opened in 1937-which London venue was used to stage the 2012 Olympic volleyball competition?

Scout London 0011 by Scout London - issuu issuu ART & CULTURE • COMEDY • FILM • FOOD & DRINK • LGBT • MUSIC • SHOPPING • SPORT & FITNESS • THEATRE Olympics special Game on! Make the most of our Olympic city, whether or not you’ve got tickets 0011 FREE EVERY TUESDAY JULY 24>30 2012 scoutlondon.com Luke Treadaway | Michelle Ryan | High Contrast | Kenneth Branagh Regulars 5 Scouted Secret Cash Machines, Last Chance London, and more 6 Talent Scout Sprinter James Ellington gives us a tour of his favourite spots The Big Picture 16 19 20 26 30 32 36 38 40 48 50 55 London Shopping Food & Drink Art & Culture Comedy Film DVD/Download LGBT Music Sport & Fitness Theatre Competitions Cover Story 8 The Games are here Whether youâ€™ve got tickets, are meeting friends or just want to soak up the atmosphere, we guide you through the Olympic places to be COVER ILLUSTRATION: FREYA HARRISON / BIG PICTURE: CARL COURT / STRINGER 8 Get ready for the Olympics Sections scoutlondon.com Scout London 3 Scouted //SECRET CASH////////////////////////////////////// MACHINES OF LONDON//////////////////////////// SHOREDITCH////////////////// The Old Street and Shoreditch areas are heavy on bars, but very light on cash machines that don’t charge a kidney to withdraw your money. Traipsing for miles to find one, only to join a queue which would rival the hottest club night, is not cool – we’re here for fun, not to stand in a line. Help is at hand, however. Not only is Rich Mix arts centre on Bethnal Green Road an entertainment destination in its own right, with a cinema, gigs, theatre and exhibitions, it has a great bar/café and – crucially – a cash machine with no charges. Located opposite Shoreditch High Street station, it’s well positioned for most of the bars in the area and is open until about 11pm weeknights and up to 1am at the weekend, depending on what’s on. Just don’t tell that queue of people with the moustaches. last chance LONDON Bourgeois & Maurice: Sugartits Soho Theatre Closes Sat Jul 28 Britain Creates 2012: Fashion + Art Collusion Victoria & Albert Museum Closes Fri Jul 27 Democracy Old Vic Closes Sat Jul 28 InTRANSIT Festival Of Arts 2012 Various Locations Closes Fri Jul 27 Priceless London Wonderground: Slapdash Galaxy Jubilee Gardens Closes Fri Jul 27 The Sunshine Boys Savoy Theatre Closes Sat Jul 28 Vera Vera Vera The Bussey Building Closes Sat Jul 28 What the Butler Saw Vaudeville Theatre Closes Sat Jul 28 the games: toaster high jump CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY Jamaica scores a half century You’d be forgiven for not realising, but there’s more happening in London over the next few weeks than just the Olympics – namely a load of events marking 50 years of Jamaican independence. Not surprisingly, much of the hoopla is using reggae artist Bob Marley – the nation’s most famous son – as a rallying point. The British Music Experience at The O2 today opens a new exhibition about Marley, and neighbouring venue IndigO2 will devote much of its programme over the next few weeks to gigs by some of Jamaica’s biggest stars, including Lee Scratch Perry, Horace Andy, Shaggy, Toots & The Maytalls and Marley’s son Damian. On Sunday, Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella, will visit the Brixton street named after her famous father, as part of a ‘regeneration celebration’ that will also see performances by Soul II Soul, Devlin, Sway, Aruba Red and other artists. don’t underestimate my boredom scoutlondon.com Scout London 5 James Ellington Olympic athlete Let’s go for a drink. Scout’s buying - where do you want to go? I don’t drink so it would have to be either a juice or water at a café in Croydon. That’s very healthy. How about grabbing a bite to eat – any restaurant recommendations? Wagamama – because its fast, fresh and pretty healthy – you’re guaranteed a good meal there. Where do you go for inspiration? When I need some motivation I Scout London Cover Stars 0011 Harriet Alana, 22 Illustrator, East Dulwich What in London inspires you? Living, skateboarding and everyone I’ve met in London has inspired me to make my skate ’zine, Brash. Cycling is a hug


At the Academy Awards, what was the first British film ever to win the Oscar for Best Film?

The first Oscars Home » movies » The first Oscars The first Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established in May 1927 as a non-profit corporation to promote the art of movie making. In the first year, the Academy had 36 members, with Douglas Fairbanks Sr as president. The first Academy Awards, now better known as the Oscars, were presented at a private dinner in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with less than 250 persons attending. Today, the Academy has over 6 000 honorary members – the Oscar Awards are viewed by more than a billion people on television. The first television broadcast of the Oscars took place in 1953 – on black and white TV, telecasted throughout the US and Canada. Telecasting in color begun in 1966, and since 1969, the Oscars have been telecast throughout the world. By the mid-1990s it was telecast in over 100 countries. Emil Jannings Photos with kind permission of silent-movies.com – the premier web destination for Silent Movie facts. The first Oscars At the first Academy Awards, held in May 1929, Best Director awards went to Lewis Milestone for Two Arabian Knights and Frank Borzage for 7th Heaven. The first award for Actor in a Leading Role went to Emil Jannings (real name Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz) for his roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. The first Best Actress award was won Janet Gaynor for her roles in 7th Heaven, Street Angel and Sunrise. The first Best Picture award went to WINGS. All those films were screened in 1927. Those were the days of the silent movies, thus WINGS was the only silent to have won a Best Picture Oscar. It also featured Gary Cooper in a minor role. Swiss-born Jannings grew up in Germany and had a heavy German accent which, with the advent of sound in movies , basically put an end to his Hollywood movie career. The most popular night in the world The Academy Award ceremony basically was a non-public affair in 1927 and 1928. But it had created such public interest that the Oscar Presentation Night was introduced in 1929. Until 1954 the Oscars were presented mostly on a Thursday. From 1955 to 1958, they were presented on a Wednesday. From 1959 until 1998 the Oscars were, with a few exceptions, presented on a Monday night. Only since 1999 did the Awards ceremony take place on a Sunday (in March). In total up to 2005, the famous statuettes have been handed out on 32 Monday nights, 21 Thursday nights, 8 Wednesdays, 6 Tuesdays, 2 Fridays, once on a Saturday (1948), and four times on a Sunday. In 1930, the Academy Awards were held twice: on 3 April and on 5 November. No ceremony was held in 1933. Since 1940 people have been kept on the edge of their seats with the familiar phrase “The envelope please.” The Envelope Please The record for most acting nominations without a single win is shared by Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton with seven. The most nominated actors for Best Actor and Best Supporting Roles are Jack Nicholson (11), Laurence Olivier (10), and Spencer Tracy (9). No male performer has yet won three Best Actor awards. Only one actress has won the Best Actress award four times: Katharine Hepburn is the only actress to have won the Best Actress award four times, for Morning Glory (1932/3), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981). In 1968 Katherine Hepburn was tied with and Barbra Streisand for the Best Actress award. Anthony Quinn’s performance as painter Paul Gaugin in Lust for Life (1956) is the shortest ever to win a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. He was on screen for only 8 minutes. Judi Dench made the an equally short performance, winning Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth I in “Shakespeare in Love” (1999). More Oscar fast facts In 1997 James Cameron’s Titanic received 11 Oscars, sharing the record of the most Oscars awards for a single film with William Wyler’s Ben Hur (1959). The closest runner-up is West Side Story with 10 Oscars in 1961. Family matters The Hustons are the only family to produce three generations of Oscar winners: Walter Huston was nam


A top twenty hit in 1979, which rock song begins 'The sirens are screaming and fires are howlin' way down in the valley tonight'?

Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, often thought to be based on a weapon used by 16th Century Filipino hunters? Yo-Yo Who was the Greek God of time? Chronos Which English King was the son of Edward, The Black Prince Richard II Who succeeded Richard II as King in 1399? Henry IV What name is given to the notorious tidal current in the Lofoten islands off Norway? Maelstrom Which hit song from July 1979 was inspired by the doings of one Brenda Spencer on 29th January that year? I Don’t Like Mondays (by The Boomtown Rats) Which motor manufacturer produces the model which has the best-selling car name of all time (the model has undergone at least eleven redesigns from 1966 to date)? Toyota (the Corolla is the model in question) What was Fanny Cradock’s real Christian name? Phyllis (Born as Phyllis Nan Sortain Pechey) What is the collective name for the handmaidens of Odin who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live? Valkyries Illustrated on its logo, the product Marmite is named after a French word for what? Cooking Pot Which Nintendo game first introduced the character of Mario? Donkey Kong (in 1981…pre-dating Super Mario Bros. by 4 years) Which song was the Labour Party’s theme in its Election campaign of 1997? Things can only get better (by D:Ream) Who is the only woman to have been French Prime Minister? Edith Cresson Who designed the first Blue Peter badge as well as the “Ship” logo used by the programme? Tony Hart Born in Ulverston in 1890, by what name was Arthur Stanley Jefferson better known? Stan Laurel Of which actress did Groucho Marx say “I knew her before she became a virgin”? Doris Day Who wrote and composed the Opera ‘Oedipus Rex’? Stravinsky Who was the first “First Minister of Scotland”? Donald Dewar Who was the first Secretary General of The United Nations? Trygve Lie Against the people of which city did the Romans fight the Punic Wars? Carthage Josip Broz was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980. By what name is he better known? Tito Which famous Independent day and Boarding School in Derbyshire was founded by Sir John Port in 1557? Repton School Buddy Holly had a posthumous hit with the song "It doesn’t matter any more". Which singer / songwriter of the time wrote it? Paul Anka An alibi is a form of defence used in criminal proceedings where the accused attempts to prove their innocence. What does the Latin word alibi literally mean? Elsewhere (The accused attempts to prove they were somewhere else at the time of the offence) Who said in a speech in 1968 “As I look ahead, I am filled with foreboding. Like the Roman, I seem to see 'the River Tiber foaming with much blood'”? Enoch Powell In a famous 1871 poem, the wedding feast consisted of “mince and quince eaten with a runcible spoon“. Name either of the parties supposedly getting married. Owl or Pussycat (in the Edward Lear poem) Who was the last King of France before the First French Republic was established in 1792? Louis XVI (the Sixteenth) Which modern Japanese martial art is descended from swordsmanship and uses a weapon called a Shinai Kendo Who wrote the book ‘Whisky Galore’? Compton Mackenzie Which fictional pirate captain went to his death murmuring the words ‘Floreat Etona’? Captain Hook In which London restaurant did Boris Becker have his famously brief, but expensive, 'affair' in a broom cupboard with model Angela Ermakova? Nobu Who was the US President throughout the period of World War I? Woodrow Wilson Who was the UK Prime Minister at the outbreak of World War I? Asquith Gruinard Island is an uninhabited Scottish island which was used as the scene for experiments on which bacterium during the 20th century? Anthrax Jihad is an Islamic term referring to a religious duty of Muslims. Wha


Why does China Have Only One Time Zone? (with pictures) Why does China Have Only One Time Zone? Images By: Anja Schmidt,                Ruslan Olinchuk,                Martin,                Daboost, Jürgen Priewe,                Dimedrol68 Last Modified Date: 06 January 2017 Copyright Protected: Can you see through these real-life optical illusions? China is a vast country, yet it has only one time zone, called Beijing Standard Time (BST), or China Standard Time (CST), which is Greenwich Mean Time, plus 8 hours (GMT+8). Though it used to consist of five time zones, the Communist government changed the country to only one in the late 1940s as part of an effort to streamline it. This has led to some practical concerns for those who live far away from Beijing and, as a result, some areas do not strictly adhere to the standard time. China is the only large country besides India that only uses one time zone. Purpose The reason that the country only has one time zone is both practical and political. The Communist party established the country's current time system shortly after it founded the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 to streamline operations, but also to make the country appear more unified. This was a strongly political move, since the country is so large and consists of many regions and ethnic minorities, and it has historically been difficult for one power to effectively rule over all the different areas. It was particularly important to establish authority over the entire country in 1949, as it had been divided by civil war for over 20 years and had gone through a period of fragmentation before that. Practical Concerns Having only one official time does cause practical problems, especially for people in the western provinces. Beijing is about 3.5 hours ahead of the far Western provinces, meaning that in some cases, the official time is already 10 AM when the sun rises in places like Xinjiang and Tibet. Since many of the people in those provinces are ethnic minorities, they sometimes feel that the use of BST is oppressive and unnecessary. Additionally, many farming communities throughout the country just use their own times, since agricultural work has to be done when the sun is out, regardless of the official time Exceptions Hong Kong and Macau both use their own time, called Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Macau Standard Time (MST), both of which are Coordinated Universal Time, plus 8 hours (UTC+8). Neither region uses daylight savings time. Many areas in Western China, particularly Xinjiang, also work on their own unofficial time zone. Though this sometimes has political implications, it's usually more of a practical move. For instance, stores sometimes work on modified times so that people can conveniently shop in them. History Before the establishment of the PRC, China was divided into five time zones. From east to west, they were Changpai Time Zone, Chungyuan Standard Time Zone, Kansu-Szechuan Time Zone, Sinkiang-Tibet Time Zone, and Kunlun Time Zone, ranging from GMT + 8.5 to 5.5 respectively. After the single time zone was introduced, the country did use daylight savings time for a while, from 1986 to 1991, but it was considered inconvenient and dropped. Ad


Popular with young British people, on which Mediterranean island is the resort of Faliraki located?

Decline of Faliraki: After 10-year clean-up of party resort now businesses want hard-drinking Brits back - Mirror Online News Decline of Faliraki: After 10-year clean-up of party resort now businesses want hard-drinking Brits back Many traders blame the lack of business – some losing as much as 90% of earnings – on the crackdown that began 10 years ago  Share Bleak: Quiet night on the party strip (Photo: Jon Fuller-Rowell / Daily Mirror)  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email It was once the ultimate party resort, packed with cheap booze, casual sex, drugs and the inevitable violence that followed. To the millions of young Brits who flocked to Faliraki, it was the home of hedonism. And for many it was their first taste of freedom, a chance to do anything and everything away from their parents. But then Greek officials hit breaking point. Fed up with dealing with drunken tourists acting like “football hooligans” they announced a crackdown, banning pub crawls and getting tough on violence and scantily clad revellers. And it worked. Faliraki is unrecognisable. Video Loading Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Watch Next   But while the vomit-covered streets, couples having sex in alleyways and late-night punch-ups are gone, so too is the money the tourists brought with them. Local businesses say the clean-up has all but decimated the place and while the town once enjoyed a six-month season packed with British tourists from May, now they say they are struggling to make ends meet in a summer that lasts just three months, starting in July. Some locals and expats cite the rise of all-inclusive resorts that line the five-mile coastline. But others blame the lack of business – that has seen some lose as much as 90% of their earnings – solely on the crackdown that began 10 years ago. How it was: Packed Faliraki in 2002 (Photo: Jk Press Pic John Alevroyiannis)   In December 2003, strict rules were put in place to stop unruly teenagers, often away from home for the first time, destroying the area on bar crawls, drunk on €1 shots and the infamous “Faliraki fish bowls” – huge glasses filled with alcoholic concoctions. Sofia Gkouma, 45, who has owned the Acropolis restaurant on the corner of two of the town’s busiest streets since 1990, says: “Before, this area would be filled with young English people. They were good customers. "For 15 years we had them on pub crawls on 18-to-30 holidays, but then there was trouble because the hotels that catered for families couldn’t deal with them. "They just wanted older people and families. They cracked down on young people and they left, with nothing to replace them.” The move followed a summer filled with extreme incidents triggered by the wild partying that had attracted hordes of teenagers there in the first place. And it wasn’t just drunken debauchery, there was a more dangerous side, too. In 2003 the Foreign Office revealed a third of British women raped overseas were attacked in Greece – many in Faliraki, on the island of Rhodes. An ITV fly-on-the-wall documentary, Club Reps, revealed the antics of drink-fuelled Brits tearing up the family resort with vomiting, flashing and fights. Some dispute the image it portrayed – one business owner described the programme as “fiction” and blamed it for painting the town in a bad light. But after the series was broadcast, bookings rose by 30%, with young travellers flocking there to party. Wild times: Revellers partying 10 years ago (Photo: John Alevroyiannis) One waiter says: “After 12am it wasn’t good to go to the beach. There would be a lot of people up to no good. “Some having sex there. Often they had drunk too much to get back to the hotel so they just came here instead. "It wasn’t good but now it’s so quiet. I don’t know what I preferred to be honest.” In August that year, Brit Paddy Doran, 17, was fatally stabbed with a broken bottle during a pub brawl. And a week before that, 29-year-old Matthew Benney died after bei


Which surrealist artist, 1898-1967, featured bowler hats in many of his paintings?

1000+ images about Art - Magritte on Pinterest | Self portraits, Salvador dali and The son of man Forward Rene Magritte by Duane Michals. "The mind loves the unknown. It loves images whose meaning is unknown, since the meaning of the mind itself is unknown." . . . "My painting is visible images which conceal nothing... they evoke mystery and indeed when one sees one of my pictures, one asks oneself this simple question 'What does that mean'? It does not mean anything, because mystery means nothing either, it is unknowable." See More


Give any one year in the era known in British history as The Regency?

Brief History of England - Eupedia 12 The Postwar Prehistory & Antiquity England was settled by humans for at least 500,000 years. The first modern humans (homo sapiens) arrived during the Ice Age (about 35,000 to 10,000 years ago), when the sea levels were lower and Britain was connected to the European mainland. It is these people who built the ancient megalithic monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury. Between 1,500 and 500 BCE, Celtic tribes migrated from Central Europe and France to Britain and mixed with the indigenous inhabitants, creating a new culture slightly distinct from the Continental Celtic one. This was the Bronze Age. The Romans tried a first time to invade Britannia (the Latin name of the island) in 55 BCE under Julius Caesar, but weren't successful until 43 CE, during the reign of Emperor Claudius. In 122 CE, Emperor Hadrian built a wall in the north of Britannia to keep the barbarian Pics at bay. The Romans controlled most of present-day England and Wales, and founded a large number of cities that still exist today. London , York , St Albans , Bath , Exeter , Lincoln , Leicester , Worcester , Gloucester , Chichester , Winchester , Colchester , Manchester , Chester , Lancaster , were all Roman towns, as in fact were all the cities with names now ending in -chester, -cester or -caster, which derive from Latin castrum ("fortification"). The Anglo-Saxons The Romans progressively abandoned Britannia in the 5th century as their Empire was falling apart and legions were needed to protect Rome. With the Romans gone, the Celtic tribes started fighting with each others again, and one of the local chieftain had the not so brilliant idea to request help from the some Germanic tribes from the North of present-day Germany and South of Denmark. These were the Angles, Saxons and Jutes, who arrived in the 5th and 6th centuries. However, things did not happen as the Celts had expected. The Germanic tribes did not go back home after the fight, and on the contrary felt strong enough to seize the whole of the country for themselves, which they did, pushing back all the Celtic tribes to Wales and Cornwall, and founding their respective kingdoms of Kent (the Jutes), Essex, Sussex and Wessex (the Saxons), and further north East Anglia, Mercia and Northumbria (the Angles). These 7 kingdoms, which rules over all England from about 500 to 850 AD, were later known as the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy. The Vikings From the second half of the 9th century, the Norse from Scandinavia started invading Europe, the Swedes taking up Eastern Europe, Russia (which they founded as a country) and the Byzantine Empire, the Norwegians raiding Scotland and Ireland, discovering and settling in the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland (and were in fact the first Europeans to set foot in America in 1000 AD), while the Danes wrought havoc throughout Western Europe, as far as North Africa. The Danes invaded the North-East of England, from Northumerland to East Anglia, and founded a new kingdom known as the Danelaw. Another group of Danes managed to take Paris, and obtain a grant of land from the King of France in 911. This area became the Duchy of Normandy, and its inhabitants were the Normans (from 'North Men' or 'Norsemen', another term for 'Viking'). The Normans After having settled in their newly acquired land, the Normans, adopted the French feudal system and French as official language. During that time, the Kings of Wessex had resisted and eventually vanquished the Danes in England in the 10th century. But the powerful Canute the Great (995-1035), king of the newly unified Denmark and Norway and overlord of Schleswig and Pomerania, led two other invasions on England in 1013 and 1015, and became king of England in 1016, after crushing the Anglo-Saxon king, Edmund II. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) succeeded to Canute's two sons. He nominated William, Duke of Normandy, as his successor, but upon his death, Harold Godwinson, the powerful Earl of Wessex, crowned himself king. William refused to acknowledge Harold as King and invaded England with 12,000 so


Barry and Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves were resident ballroom dancing instructors in which television sitcom?

Barry Howard obituary | Culture | The Guardian Barry Howard obituary Actor best known for his deadpan role in the holiday camp comedy Hi-de-Hi! Barry Howard and Diane Holland during rehearsals for a performance at the fictional Maplins holiday camp. Photograph: Daily Mail/Rex/Shutterstock Anthony Hayward Friday 29 April 2016 11.45 EDT Last modified on Thursday 11 August 2016 05.36 EDT Share on Messenger Close The actor Barry Howard, who has died of cancer aged 78, was best known to TV viewers for his role in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! as Barry Stuart-Hargreaves, who, with his wife, Yvonne, teaches ballroom dancing at Maplins holiday camp. Set at the turn of the 1950s, Hi-de-Hi! was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft , based on their experience of staging summer shows at Butlin’s. Howard had started his own career at Butlin’s after learning ballroom dancing at school. Whereas once Barry and Yvonne (played by Diane Holland ) had swept across the country’s top dance floors, they were now reduced to imparting their skills to holidaymakers in the fictional Essex seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea – and even taking part in what they saw as demeaning shows alongside the yellowcoats hired by the entertainments manager, Jeffrey Fairbrother ( Simon Cadell ). Having spaghetti stuffed down his trousers and dressing up as Percy the pixie were an embarrassing come-down for Barry Stuart-Hargreaves. The dance instructors’ frustrations were compounded by strains in their own relationship, not helped by Yvonne’s previous infidelities. Howard played every situation deadpan, often with a sideways glance and flare of the nostrils, whether making caustic comments about Yvonne or the guests. After the 1980 pilot and seven series (1981-86), Howard was written out and Barry was replaced as Yvonne’s dancing partner by Julian Dalrymple-Sykes ( Ben Aris ), one of her former lovers. “I used to drink more than was good for me in those days and got into trouble for shoving one of the yellowcoat girls into the pool,” Howard said. “I enjoyed any type of drink and made front-page news. I wasn’t well enough to continue for the last two series.” However, the actor did return to his role for a 2010 stage tour of Hi-de-Hi!, one of only two original cast members to do so. Nikki Kelly , who had appeared as the yellowcoat Sylvia Garnsey in the series, took the role of Yvonne. Howard and the TV cast had originally appeared in the stage show Hi-de-Hi – The Holiday Musical, which was performed at the Victoria Palace theatre, London (1983-84), sandwiched between summer seasons in Bournemouth and Blackpool. Howard was born in Nottingham to Gladys (nee Booth) and Frederick, a butcher, and did national service in the Royal Air Force after leaving grammar school. Wanting to train as an actor but unable to get a grant, he worked backstage at the Alexandra theatre, Birmingham, for almost two years to fund himself through Birmingham Theatre School. He then performed at Butlin’s Ayr holiday camp, followed by theatre summer seasons at other seaside resorts. After Howard and John Inman appeared together in a 1964-65 tour of the musical Salad Days, they formed a partnership as a long-running Ugly Sisters act in pantomimes and ran up their own costumes – dresses of lime green and purple, puce and crimson, lemon and black, embroidered and trimmed with lace, feathers, net, fur or sequins. The double act continued until Inman found fame as Mr Humphries in the TV sitcom Are You Being Served?, but Howard continued to play pantomime dames. After his West End debut in 1964 as Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night during a Shakespeare season at the Comedy theatre, he took the roles of Mr Sowerberry in the first national tour of Oliver! (1964-65) and Herr Schultz in Cabaret at Bristol Old Vic (1977-8), appeared in the Churchill musical Winnie at the Victoria Palace (1988), was the narrator of The Rocky Horror Show on tour (1991-92) and, between 2003 and 2013, was Jacob Marley opposite Tommy Steele’s Ebenezer in Scrooge: The Musical on tour and at the London Palladium. His television app


"Which TV cartoon character had the catchphrase ""Drat and double drat""?"

Western Animation / Catch Phrase - TV Tropes Angel's Friends : "Angel's friends! Together forever!" During transformation sequences the angels say: "To guard and protect!" And the devils: "To curse and confuse!" Animaniacs was positively rife with catchphrases. Yakko and Wakko have "Hello, Nurse!", said to the very sexy and very aptly named Hello, Nurse! . Yakko: "Good Night Everybody!" (every time he catches an innuendo or thinks something sounds dirty). "We are the Warner brothers!" "And the Warner sister!" Wakko: Faboo! (said usually when he sees something that interests him) Brain has " The same thing we do every night Pinky... " in response to being asked what they should do (try to Take Over the World ). "Are you pondering what I'm pondering, Pinky?" He usually wasn't. Slappy Squirrel: "Now that's comedy!" Usually at the end of one of her shorts. The Mindy and Buttons shorts have Mindy's "Silly puppy", "Okay, I love you, buh-bye!", plus her mom's "Bad dog! Bad dog!" One episode revolving around Wakko's unsuccessful attempt to create a new "gookie" (a funny face) ends with Yakko trying to think of a new catch phrase. "Yessir Bobboreenie-o" is among the unworthy attempts. Sometimes, when the Warners introduce themselves, Dot, instead of saying her name, just says "And I'm cute!" or some variation. It may not be a "catchphrase" as such, but Dot has said more than once "Call me Dottie and you die". Aqua Teen Hunger Force : Carl has "TONIGHT!". "Thousands of years ago...", by the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future (accompanied by dramatic smoke) Passepartout: "Parlez Vous!" and "Fix Tricks! FIX TRICKS!" Fix: "I'LL FIX THAT FOGG !" Spoofed, of course, in the Abridged Series : "Come on, Appa. 'Yip Yip' means 'Fly.' It's our catchphrase!" Avatar State! Yip yip! Sokka: "I am a fan of _____ (props, expensive atlases, secret tunnels)." "Shopping!" Zuko: "How could you say that?!" "I must capture the Avatar and regain my honor!" Lampshaded by Azula, and borrowed by Aang and Sokka. "____ is my destiny!" "Twinkletoes! (for Aang) Sugar Queen! (for Katara) Snoozles! (for Sokka) "When will you idiots get it through your heads? I'm blind. I can't see." Iroh: A man needs his rest. My cabbages! In seasons two and three of The Beatles cartoon, an attempt was made to give Paul the catch phrase "It's too much, man. It's too much!" "Cool", "That sucks", "Huh-huh you said..." "I am cornholio! I need TP for my bunghole." - Beavis Their trademark snickering "Uh, hey baby!" and "Dammit, Beavis!"- Butthead The Battletoads cartoon pilot was clearly trying to establish "'Toads rule!" as an ensemble catchphrase similar to " Turtle power! " Ben 10 Ben: "It's hero time!" Rath: "Lemme tell ya something, [full name of whoever he's talking to followed by summery or title of said character]!" Generally followed by referring to himself in the third person. Word of God says that his Ultimate Form's catch phrase would be Pretty much the same, but it would begin "Lemme tell Ya FIVE things..." "Ride Free, Citizens" (all three of the Biker Mice) "Aowwww!"(Vinnie), "Like my grey furred momma always said.." (Modo), "Greasepit, my dear boy" and "Karbunkle!" (Limburger) "Let's rock.. and ride!" Bojack Horseman spoofs the concept in the Show Within a Show , Horsin' Around: Sara Lynn's is "That's too much, man!" Bojack's is "I've heard of _____, but this is ridiculous!" While watching the show, Bojack notes how his catchphrase is often nonsensical. Ethan seems to be forcing a catchphrase where he spouts, "Yowza, Yowza, Bo-Bowza!" Despite his gusto in delivering the line, it's received with awkward silence by both the audience and the rest of the cast. Has Grandad's signature line: "Yeaaah... boy!" More of a catchphrase of the actor who voiced him: it was his catchphrase in Friday too. Or Riley's use of "gay", that's lampshaded by Huey of all people. Gin Rummy: "The absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence"; "That was an unknown unknown!" Ed Wucler III: "The f** k y'all looking at!" "My name is Uncle Ruckus; no relation." What?! No "You go


Which classic 1941 film features the characters Joel Cairo, Kasper Gutman and Brigid O'Shaughnessy?

Audience Reviews for The Maltese Falcon ½ Bogart is perfect as an arrogant detective who tries (along with us) to make heads and tails of an extremely intricate and dizzy affair, and the best thing is that it has an incredibly well-constructed plot in which all of the pieces fit in the end leaving no loose ends. Carlos Magalhães Super Reviewer The Maltese Falcon is highlighted by a character study of contrasting personality types. People wrestle with greed, deception, and loyalty. Humphrey Bogart is conflicted by darker desires. He's more of an antihero as the lead. Cynical and hard-hearted - he doesn't seem overly troubled by his partner's death, removing his fellow associate's name on the business door while the body is still warm. Nevertheless Bogart exemplifies cool collected style as the self-assured gumshoe. Mary Astor is captivating as the requisite femme fatale. She initially appears fragile, but looks can be deceiving. Then there's a colorful trio of shady individuals. 61 year old stage actor Sidney Greenstreet surprisingly making his feature debut here as "The Fat Man". He was Oscar nominated for his supporting role. Yet Peter Lorre is just as iconic as the effete Joel Cairo. Joel is no match for Spade. "When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it," Spade rebukes him. Elisha Cook, Jr. is the lightest heavy of the three. He provides some much appreciated comedic relief. At times, the set-bound action almost resembles a play. The movie is talky to say the least. Scenes are inundated with words, overstuffed even. But oh what dialogue! John Huston's Oscar nominated screenplay is so meticulously composed, you'll marvel at its construction. It demands repeat viewings to take it all in, but it only gets better with age. fastfilmreviews.com Mark Hobin Super Reviewer It is uneven, and dips in energy mid-way through, however the mystery and well-delivered one-liners make The Maltese Falcon a mostly enjoyable watch. Matthew Samuel Mirliani Super Reviewer A knockout dame walks into Sam Spade's office with what should be a simple job, but soon stiffs are turning up as an exotic cast of characters shows up, all looking for the fabulous Maltese Falcon. Quite possibly the greatest film noir movie; the principal cast is miraculously good, with Humphrey Bogart basically creating the cinematic private eye archetype out of cigarette smoke, whiskey, quick fists and quicker wits. Greg S


The Rock of Gibraltar is made of what type of rock?

Earlham College - Geology 211 - Template The Rock. Photo courtesy of http://www.rsverlag.ch/afrika.htm The Rock of Gibraltar and Surroundings Gibraltar is a fascinating place for many reasons. It is     home to ardently British people living within sight of Africa. Its peak     is home to a colony of wild apes. But most importantly, it is a spectacular     rock rising nearly 1400 feet out of the sea. Formation The formation of the Rock of Gibraltar began during the Jurassic     Period, when shells of marine organisms accumulated in an Atlantic Ocean     much narrower than today and formed a layer of limestone. Compression     at the boundary of the African and Eurasian plates then uplifted this     layer above sea level. This uplift, combined with a lower sea level due     to larger polar ice caps, was large enough to block the Strait of Gibraltar     from about 6 to 4.5 million     years     ago,     causing     the     Mediterranean     Sea to dry up. Water from the Atlantic refilled the Mediterranean about     4.5 million years ago, roaring in through the Strait of Gibraltar. Reliable information on how the uplifted limestone became     the isolated rock it is today is surprisingly hard to find. It was obviously     due to     some sort of weathering process which eroded the surrounding limestone     and left the Rock. I will speculate that what is now Gibraltar was once     a promontory, and that its base was eroded by the ocean, leaving the     Rock of Gibraltar as a gigantic sea stack. Sea level would have needed     to be slightly higher than today for this to happen, as Gibraltar is     now a peninsula, not an island. If anyone reading this can enlighten     this undergrad geology student, please     e-mail     samueke@earlham.edu The Rock and     Its Features A nice view of Gibraltar, showing its overall shape. Photo     courtesy of http://www.tlfq.ulaval.ca/axl/europe/gibraltar.htm Today, the Rock of Gibraltar     forms a peninsula jutting out into the Strait of Gibraltar from the southern     coast of Spain (Gibraltar     itself is a British colony). The whole peninsula is about 3 miles long     and somewhat under a mile wide. The Rock's highest point stands 1398     feet above the strait. Its east face forms a very impressive     near-cliff,     while     its     west slope is relatively gentle. Calcite, the mineral which makes up limestone, dissolves     slowly in rainwater. Over time, this process can form caves.     (For more information on cave formation, click here .)     Since the Rock of Gibraltar is made of limestone, it is not surprising     that     it contains     a number of caves. St.      Michael's Cave, located halfway up the western slope of the Rock, is     a popular tourist attraction. St. Michael's Cave. Photo      courtesy of http://stevefazzio.com/portspainmoroc.htm Gorham's Cave is located near sea level on the steep eastern     face of the Rock. It is noteworthy because archaeological     excavations in the cave have found evidence that Neanderthals     used it as far back as 30,000     years     ago. It is especially significant because plant and animal remains found     in the cave (and others nearby) indicate that the Neanderthals had a     highly varied diet. Gorham's Cave is the opening furthest to the right. Photo     courtesy of http://www.gib.gi/museum/gor.htm Regional Geology Gibraltar is located near the boundary between the Eurasian     and African plates. Earthquakes occur in the region frequently. There has been some interesting research done recently into     the nature of the plate boundary near Gibraltar. One study suggested     that     the Eurasian and African plates are colliding along a line west of Gibraltar     (the Azores-Gibraltar line), causing the oceanic lithosphere to undergo     compressional deformation without subd


"1 Which cocktail consisting of tequila and triple sac and lemon or lime juice has a name which means ""daisy"" in Spanish?"

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Which Cheshire town is thought to take its name from the fact if was considered a suitable location for crossing a river there by King Canute in 1017?

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"""Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me"" is a famous line from what 1964 film?"

Carry On quip voted funniest one-liner | Daily Mail Online Carry On quip voted funniest one-liner Last updated at 10:08 04 April 2007 Kenneth Williams' Carry On gag "Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!" has been voted the funniest film one-liner. Williams uttered the words as Julius Caesar in 1964 romp Carry On Cleo. It was named the best one-liner in a poll of 1,000 comedians, industry figures and film fans by Sky Movies Comedy. Second in the survey was from the Life of Brian: "He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy." Third was the Airplane! classic in which Leslie Nielseon is told: "Surely you can't be serious," and replies: "I am serious - and don't call me Shirley." Nine of the top 10 one-liners were delivered by men. They include Woody Allen's famous quip from Annie Hall: "Don't knock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love." Bob McCabe, film critic and author of The Rough Guide To Comedy, said: "It's great to see two British movies in the top three and well-established classics with great lasting power. "I thought that Kenneth Williams would win, as it is a great stand-alone joke, the joke is simple and no build-up to the line is needed." Top 10: 1) "Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!" Kenneth Williams as Julius Caesar - Carry On Cleo (1964) 2) "He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy." Terry Jones as Brian's mum - Life Of Brian (1979) 3) "Surely you can't be serious?" "I am serious - and don't call me Shirley." Leslie Nielsen as Dr Rumack - Airplane! (1980) 4) "Remember you're fighting for this woman's honour, which is probably more than she ever did." Groucho Marx as Rufus T Firefly - Duck Soup (1933) 5) "Don't knock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love." Woody Allen as Alvy Singer - Annie Hall (1977) 6) "Do you have a licence for your minkey?" Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau - The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) 7) "Is that... is that hair gel?" Cameron Diaz as Mary Jensen - There's Something About Mary (1998) 8) Gentlemen, you can't fight in here. This is the War Room." Peter Sellers as President Merkin Muffley - Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb (1963) 9) "Nice beaver!" "Thank you. I just had it stuffed." Leslie Nielsen as Lt Frank Drebin and Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer - The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! (1988) 10) "When I met Mary I got that old-fashioned romantic feeling where I'd do anything to bone her." Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas - Dumb and Dumber (1994)


What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?

BBC Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Skeleton Layer Thighbone: Is the longest, largest, strongest bone in your body Kneecap: Is embedded in your quadriceps muscle Long and strong Your leg bones are the longest and strongest bones in your body. When you stand or walk, all the weight of your upper body rests on them. Each leg is made up of four bones. The three long bones are your femur, your tibia and your fibula. The fourth bone is your small patella, which is better known as the kneecap. Your femur, or thighbone, is the largest bone in your body. The head of your femur fits into your hip socket and the bottom end connects to your knee. The two bones beneath your knee that make up your shin are your tibia and fibula. Your upper and lower leg are connected by a hinge joint. Your patella, or kneecap, rests on the front of your femur. The bones of your leg have roughened patches on their surfaces where muscles are attached. When your muscles contract, they pull the bone they're attached to, making your leg move.


Which country's national anthem has verses sung{ in five different languages?

President allows singing of National Anthem in Tamil- Mano - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines President allows singing of National Anthem in Tamil- Mano 2015-03-18 06:58:39 80 37546 In a major reconciliatory move, President Mathripala Sirisena will be sending a circular to all institutions saying that there is no bar on singing the Lankan national anthem in Tamil. He will thus be lifting an unofficial ban existing since 2010, when President Mahinda Rajapaksa let it be known that government will frown on singing the anthem in Tamil. Schools and other institutions, which were using the Tamil version of “Sri Lanka Matha, Apa Sri Lanka” since 1951, stopped doing so. Sirisena announced his decision to lift the language bar when the leader of the Democratic Peoples’ Front (DPF), Mano Ganeshan, raised the issue at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Tuesday.   “The President said that he would send a circular saying that there is no ban on singing the national anthem in Tamil. He also said that he would have the matter cleared by the National Security Council,” Ganeshan has told the New Indian Express. It was in 1951 that newly independent Lanka adopted Shantiniketan-trained Ananda Samarakoon’s  Sinhalese-language song  “Sri Lanka Matha,  Apa Sri Lanka” as the national anthem. Simultaneously, a Tamil version, “Sri Lanka Thaaye Nam Sri Lanka”, composed by the Lankan Tamil poet, M.Nallathambi, was also adopted. For decades, both versions were sung, although only the Sinhalese version had constitutional sanction.    But the victory of the Lankan armed forces over the Tamil Tigers in 2009, resulted in Sinhalese-nationalist parties like the National Freedom Front (NFF) and the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) demanding a ban on the Tamil version on the ground that countries sanction use of only one language for singing the national anthem. On December 12, 2010, Home Minister W.D.John Senewiratne introduced a cabinet paper to officially disallow singing the anthem in Tamil. President Rajapaksa, who headed the cabinet, did not officially commit himself to Senewiratne’s proposal, but word went around that his government did not favor the use of the Tamil version. In the Tamil areas, the Security Forces insisted on the use of the Sinhalese version only. The Tamils’ argument that in several countries, including Canada and South Africa, the anthem is sung in different languages fell on deaf ears.   Recommended Articles Cheers Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:42 Is he brave enough to lead the country with the decisions he is making and soon UNP will blame him and will wash their hands Reply : 136       116 Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:42 Good move. Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:47 Hari shok. Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:49 what about allowing to sing the national anthem in ENGLISH Reply : 45       258 willowsd Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:59 If it was allowed since 1951, then there is no issue in lifting the restriction now Reply : 44       244 Marikkar Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:59 This is just a matter of pleasing a particular community which has no common or specific interest towards Mother Lanka. I personally believe that the national anthem should be sung only in one language. Reply : 339       238 JDL Wednesday, 18 March 2015 13:01 Very Good move. Regardless of the language use to sing National anthem what most important is that it stays closer to heart of people. Since both sinhala Reply : 63       167 Wednesday, 18 March 2015 13:02 Its good idea we wanna be together. Reply : 49       176 ABC Wednesday, 18 March 2015 13:05 Are there any countries in the world sing national anthum in different language i am not sure via DM Android App Reply : 128       76 cyril n Wednesday, 18 March 2015 13:13 Good move. Every possible acts must be explored to bring down the misunderstandings and suspicions, hiw small they may be. Reply : 27       114 cyril n Wednesday, 18 March 2015 13:13 Good move. Every possible acts must be explored to bring down the misunderstandings and suspicions, hiw small they may be. Reply : 1


According to the 1975 hit Paul Simon song, how many different ways are there to leave your lover?

50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon Songfacts 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon Songfacts Songfacts In a 1975 interview published in Rock Lives: Profiles and Interviews , Simon told the story of this song: "I woke up one morning in my apartment on Central Park and the opening words just popped into my mind: 'The problem is all inside your head, she said to me...' That was the first thing I thought of. So I just started building on that line. It was the last song I wrote for the album, and I wrote it with a Rhythm Ace, one of those electronic drum machines so maybe that's how it got that sing-song 'make a new plan Stan, don't need to be coy Roy' quality. It's basically a nonsense song." According to Simon's younger brother Eddie (from the same interview), Paul made this song up while teaching his son how to rhyme. Even though he didn't take the lyrics too seriously, it's an interesting song, particularly for those who feel trapped in bad relationships. >> Suggestion credit: Mike - Santa Barbara, CA Paul Simon may have sung that there were 50 ways to leave your lover, but he only listed five, which are: 1) Slip out the back, Jack 2) Make a new plan, Stan 3) You don't need to be coy, Roy, just set yourself free 4) Hop on the bus, Gus 5) Drop of the key, Lee, and get yourself free We still await the other 45! He left plenty of room for a sequel, but never followed up. Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson and Phoebe Snow sang backup on this track. The instrumentation is: Acoustic Guitar: Paul Simon Electric Guitar: John Tropea, Joe Beck Organ: Ken Asher Drums: Steve Gadd Carl Palmer cites Gadd's drumming on this track as some of the best he's heard. The German Soul group Tok Tok Tok covered this on their first album in 1999, which they titled 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover. Their version featured mouth-drums by the band's instrumentalist Morten Klein. It worked so well that the group used Klein's mouth-drums on many of their future recordings.


"A word meaning ""sea battler"", what is the most common surname in Ireland?"

The most popular Irish surnames | IrishCentral.com The most popular Irish surnames IrishCentral Staff / The last names that win in the battle of Irishness - their origins and meanings. iStock Whether you are Irish or Irish-American , you're probably immensely proud of your surname. Many Irish families declare their roots by displaying the crest of their clan in their homes. But which last names win in the battle of Irishness?  IrishCentral took a look at the most common surnames in Ireland in order to come up with a top 10 list. Smith and Murray are two of the most common, but one is of British origins and the other’s Scottish, so they didn’t make the cut. Here, then, are the 10 most Irish last names. Many others were featured in our  Irish Clans Month  series – click through to learn more history and fun facts. Take a look at the rundown in this video and you can find more info about the names themselves below. 1. Murphy – The Sea Battlers Murphys – you win the prize for most common and widespread name in Ireland, especially in County Cork.  This surname, which means “sea battler,” translates to Gaelic as MacMurchadh (son of Murchadh) and O'Murchadh (descendent of Murchadh), a derivation of the first name of Murchadh or Murragh. O'Murchadh families lived in Wexford, Roscommon and Cork, in which county it is now most common, with the MacMurchadhs of the Sligo and Tyrone area responsible for most of the Murphys in Ulster. The name was first anglicized to MacMurphy and then to Murphy in the early 19th century. 2. Kelly – The Bright-Headed Ones Kelly comes second to Murphy as the most common surname in Ireland. The Kellys are all over Ireland; the name originates from around 10 unrelated ancient clans or septs. These include O'Kelly septs from Meath, Derry, Antrim, Laois, Sligo, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Galway and Roscommon. O'Kelly comes from the Gaelic O Ceallaigh, meaning "descended from Ceallach," an Irish chieftan. “Ceallach” means war or contention. It is an ancient first name that is no longer used as a first name in Ireland. However, Kelly is a popular first name for women in the U.S. 3. O'Sullivan – The Hawkeyed Ones Kellys may have bright heads, but O’Sullivans have hawk-like eyes. The O'Sullivans or Sullivans are one of the most populous of the Munster families. In Irish, O'Sullivan is O'Suilleabhin, and there is no doubt that origin of the name comes from the word súl (eye), though whether it is to be taken as "one-eyed" or "hawkeyed" is in dispute among scholars. Originally lords of the territory around Cahir, County Tipperary in the 12th century, they migrated to what is now west Cork and south Kerry, where the name is still very prominent. 4. Walsh – The Welshmen The meaning of this “Welsh” name is pretty straightforward. The name Walsh is one of the most common of the Norman associated names found in Ireland. It seems to have been the name used by the many different groups of Welsh people who arrived in Ireland with the Normans during the 12th century. The name comes from Welsh, which simply means Welshman, and its early Norman form was "Le Waleys." But this became gradually anglicized to Walsh. 5. O'Brien – The Noblemen O’Briens are pretty lucky – they are descended from one of the greatest and most famous Irish kings. The name O’Brien, also spelled O'Bryan or O'Brian, translates to Ó Briain in Gaelic, which means "of Brian.” The name indicates descendance from Brian Boru, the celebrated High King of Ireland. This gives O’Briens leave to call themselves “high” and “noble.” Most O’Briens can be found in counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. 6. Byrne – The Ravens Byrnes can be found flying around all over Counties Wicklow and Dublin. Byrne, originally O’Byrne, comes from the Gaelic O'Broin meaning "descended from Bran,” an 11th century King of Leinster. The O'Byrnes were chieftains of what is now County Kildare until the Norman invasion when they were driven from their lands and migrated (ha!) into the mountains of County Wicklow. There, together with their allies the O'Tooles, they successf


In terms of both population and area, which is the largest of the Canary Islands?

Canary Islands – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Regions[ edit ] The following islands make up the Canary chain: Gran Canaria — The largest island by population, its capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) has the shared title of capital of the Canaries. Green and steep in the north, dry and flat in the south. Fuerteventura — good for windsurfing Lanzarote — Low lying and arid, with a spectacular volcanic landscape in the west of the island (National Park of Timanfaya). The capital is Arrecife and has its own airport (ACE code). Lanzarote is also of volcanic origin. The island, along with others, emerged after the breakup of the African and the American continental plates. The greatest recorded eruptions occurred between 1730 and 1736. This area is preserved as the Timanfaya National Park. Tenerife — The island of Tenerife has many museums and monuments that serve as portrayals of its rich history. As the largest island of the seven, its oldest mountain ranges are young compared to its neighboring islands. Volcanic activity did not begin to occur here until eight to twelve million years ago, while other islands had it well over 20 million years ago. The highest mountain of Spain, El Teide. 3rd largest volcano in the world in extension (Volcano 3718 meters high). The Capital city is Santa Cruz de Tenerife , home to the Canary Island Parliament. The title of capital city is shared with San Cristóbal de La Laguna. With a population of 899,833 people, it is the most populated island. Another popular city on the island is San Cristobal de La Laguna. Here you can find the oldest university in the Canary Islands. La Gomera — The Magic Isle - walker's paradise. It is shaped like an orange that has been cut in half and split into segments. The terrain is rough, which has left deep ravines or barrancos between them. These barrancos, in turn, are covered by the laurisilva ((laurel rain forest)). It is home to the only remaining Laurisilva rain forest in northern Africa. The local wine has a distinct taste, and is often accompanied with a tapa (snack) of local cheese, roasted pork or goat meat. Other cultural dishes include almogrote, a cheese spread, and a syrup extracted from palm trees called miel de palma. The local people have a unique way of communicating across deep ravines by using a whistled speech called Silbo Gomero. This whistled language is indigenous to the island, and its existence has been documented since Roman times. La Palma — The total population is about 86,000, of which 18,000 (2003 data) live in the capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma and about 20,000 (2004 data) in Los Llanos de Aridane. La Palma's geographic layout is a result of the volcanic formation of the island. The southern part of La Palma is dominated by the Cumbre Vieja, a volcanic ridge formed by numerous volcanic cones built of lava and scoria. The Cumbre Vieja is active but dormant, with the last eruption occurring in 1971 at the Teneguia vent, located at the southern end of the Cumbre Vieja. El Hierro — 'The edge of the world'. It is also known as the Meridian Island. Cities[ edit ] Las Palmas — the largest city, situated on Gran Canaria and one of the capitals of the Canary Islands Santa Cruz de Tenerife — another capital of the Canary Islands, situated on Tenerife Demographics[ edit ] The islands have a population of 2 million. Since the Canary Islands are a major European tourist destination, all the major islands have well-developed communication systems, airports, and ports. Ethnically the population is mostly a mix of Spanish, European (German and British), South American, and especially Cuban and Venezuelan as well as Northern and Sub-Sahara African. There are also historical minorities such as Indians, Koreans and lately Russians. Pico del Teide (on Tenerife) at 3718 metres above sea level is the highest point in both the Canary Islands and Spanish territory. Each island speaks with a slightly different accent and there is a strong rivalry between the main islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Most of the accents in the Canary Islands are close


Give any one year covered in the diary of Samuel Pepys.

Samuel Pepys Biography - eNotes.com Samuel Pepys Biography link Link Samuel Pepys (peeps), born on February 23, 1633, was a man of wide interests and varied affairs: an inveterate playgoer and a minor patron of the arts, a conscientious husband and householder, a responsible public official, and a friend (sometimes a self-acknowledged flatterer) of the great and the powerful. All this is known from his Diary, his own candid and unaffected portrayal of himself. Yet the Diary, as detailed and as thorough as it is for its own specified time, deals with only nine years (1660-1669) in a life that lasted a full seventy. Although not much of importance had happened to Samuel Pepys before he began his famous project, his many affairs continued long after poor eyesight forced him to give up his record in 1669. Twice, in the period between the ending of the Diary and the quiet ending of his life in 1703, his fortunes fell and rose again. Although the full publication of the Diary in 1849 transformed him posthumously into a literary figure, it should be remembered that he was not—either to himself or to his contemporaries—primarily a man of letters. He was what would be called in modern terminology a career Admiralty official. He served twenty-eight years in the Admiralty Department, was twice secretary of the Admiralty, and was acknowledged, after the “Bloodless Revolution” ended his career in 1688, as the foremost authority on naval matters in all England. His Admiralty career began significantly enough with the restoration of the Stuarts in 1660. His life up to that time had been a genteel struggle with poverty, for his family, though well connected, was, by his own admission, “never very considerable.” He had gone through Magdelene College, Cambridge University, as a scholarship student (receiving a B.A. in 1653 and an M.A. in 1660), had married in 1655 the fifteen-year-old daughter of a penniless French expatriate, and had lived for some time under the patronage of a wealthy cousin, Sir Edward Montagu. This nobleman, later the first earl of Sandwich, was a staunch supporter of Charles II and played no small part in the triumph of the royal cause. As his good fortune swelled with the resurgence of the Stuarts, so the good fortune of Samuel Pepys increased. Pepys’s first official appointment was to a minor position in the Exchequer, but on July 13, 1660, he moved to the Navy Office, becoming, later that same year, clerk of the privy seal and a justice of the peace. This triumphal year is covered by the Diary. During the remaining eight years of that chronicle, the triumphs continued. Pepys’s finances improved. Able to afford books, he began the collection of his famous library (now... (The entire section is 1105 words.) Get Free Access Start your free trial with eNotes for complete access to this resource and thousands more. 30,000+ Study Guides Save time with thousands of teacher-approved book and topic summaries. Get Homework Help Ask real teachers questions on any subject or search 300,000+ answers. On the Go Access


At the Academy Awards, who was the first British woman to win the Best Actress Oscar?

Academy Awards Best Actress Blue Jasmine (2013) The Only Best Actress Tie: In the Best Actress category, an unusual tie (the only      occurrence among female acting performances) occurred in 1968 between      Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand, for their respective performances      in The Lion in Winter (1968) and Funny Girl (1968). [Note: With her subsequent win, Streisand became the only performer to win an Oscar for Best Actress (Funny Girl (1968)) and for Best Original Song ("Evergreen" from A Star Is Born (1976)) with lyrics by Paul Williams).] The Most Best Actress Nominations (and Wins): Only one actress has received four Best Actress Oscar       wins, and no actress has yet received three Best Actress Oscars.       There are twelve actresses who have received two Best Actress Oscars.     The number of Best Actress nominations are in parentheses: Katharine Hepburn (12); with four wins (Morning Glory (1932/33), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), On Golden Pond (1981)); two nominations were consecutive (from 1955-1956); two wins were consecutive (1967-1968) Meryl Streep (15) - with two wins (Sophie's Choice      (1982), The Iron Lady (2011)); three nominations were consecutive      (from 1981-1983) Bette Davis (10) - with two wins (Dangerous (1935), Jezebel (1938) ); five       nominations were consecutive (from 1938-1942) Ingrid Bergman (6) - with two wins ( Gaslight (1944) , Anastasia (1956));      three nominations were consecutive (from 1943-1945) Jane Fonda (6) - with two wins (Klute (1971), Coming Home (1978)); three      nominations were consecutive (from 1977-1979) Elizabeth Taylor      (5) - with two wins (Butterfield 8 (1960), Roman Holiday (1953) ); two nominations      were consecutive (from 1953-1954) Susan Hayward (5) - with one win (I Want to Live! (1958)); nominations in 1947, 1949, 1952, 1955, 1958 Anne Bancroft (5) - with one win (The Miracle Worker (1962)); nominations in 1962, 1964, 1967, 1977, 1985 Ellen Burstyn (5) - with one win (Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)); nominations in 1971, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1980, 2000 Shirley MacLaine (5) - with one win ( Terms of Endearment (1983) ); nominations in 1958, 1960, 1963, 1977, and 1983 Jessica Lange (5) - with one win (Blue Sky (1994)); two nominations      were consecutive (from 1984-1985) Susan Sarandon (5) - with one win (Dead Man Walking (1995)); two nominations      were consecutive twice (1991-1992, 1994-1995) Jennifer Jones (4) - with one win (The Song of Bernadette (1943)); two other nominations were consecutive (1945, 1946) Jane Wyman (4) - with one win (Johnny Belinda (1948)); nominations in 1946, 1948, 1951, and 1954 Joanne Woodward (4) - with one win (The Three Faces of Eve (1957)); nominations in 1957, 1968, 1973, and 1990 Julie Christie (4) - with one win (Darling (1965)); nominations in 1965, 1971, 1997, and 2007 Geraldine Page (4) - with one win (The Trip to      Bountiful (1985)); nominations in 1961, 1962, 1978, 1985 Diane Keaton (4) - with one win ( Annie Hall (1977) ); nominations in 1977, 1981, 1996, and 2003 Cate Blanchett (4) - with one win (Blue Jasmine        (2013)); nominations in 1998, 2007, 2013, and 2015 Kate Winslet (4) - with one win (The Reader (2008)); nominations in 1997, 2004, 2006, and 2008 Jennifer Lawrence (3) - with one win (Silver        Linings Playbook (2012)); nominations in 2010, 2012, and 2015 Deborah Kerr (6) - with no wins; three nominations       were consecutive (from 1956-1958) -- the only 6-time Best Actress nominee who never won Irene Dunne (5) - with no wins; two nominations were       consecutive (from 1936-1937) Judi Dench (5) - with no wins; two nominations were      consecutive (from 2005-2006) Marsha Mason (4) - with no wins Vanessa Redgrave (4) - with no wins Rosalind Russell (4) - with no wins; two nominations were consecutive (from 1946-1947) Barbara Stanwyck (4) - with no wins Glenn Close (3) - with no wins Consecutive Best Act