Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was elected Prime Minister of which country in March 2004?

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero | prime minister of Spain | Britannica.com prime minister of Spain José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero , (born August 4, 1960, Valladolid , Spain ), Spanish politician, who served as prime minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, 2011. Liao Pan/Color China Photo/AP Zapatero was the son of a lawyer and the grandson of a Republican army officer executed by Gen. Francisco Franco ’s forces during the Spanish Civil War . He attended the University of León and became a member of the university’s law faculty after graduating in 1982. In 1986 Zapatero, who had joined the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (Partido Socialista Obrero Español; PSOE) in 1979, was elected to the national parliament, becoming its youngest member. Two years later he was made general secretary of the PSOE’s León provincial federation. Zapatero established a reputation as a capable, hardworking deputy, but he held no public office in the socialist administrations that governed Spain between 1982 and 1996. In July 2000, however, he defeated three other candidates to become the party’s general secretary. He promised to modernize both the PSOE and its policies, offering an agenda that revolved around economic efficiency , women’s rights, democratic participation, laicism, and “constructive” opposition to the conservative Popular Party (PP) government. As the 2004 general elections neared, opinion polls suggested an easy win for the PP. On March 11, 2004, however, Madrid suffered a series of terrorist attacks, and Prime Minister José María Aznar and his PP government drew criticism for their attempts to blame the Basque separatist group ETA even after members of the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda were arrested. Aided by the voter backlash, the PSOE won a surprise victory at the elections on March 14. Zapatero was sworn in as prime minister on April 17, 2004, and he subsequently appointed a cabinet that combined established and emerging figures, half of whom were women. Within weeks of taking office, he also followed through on a campaign pledge to withdraw troops serving in Iraq . (See Iraq War .) Zapatero’s government supported a number of social reforms, including the legalization of same-sex marriage and the criminalization of domestic violence. In response to two long-standing issues, the status of Catalonia and of the Basque Country , Zapatero supported the declaration of nationhood for Catalonia in 2006 and pledged not to yield to ETA terrorism, respectively. The PSOE triumphed again in the 2008 general elections after a fiercely battled campaign, though it failed to gain an absolute majority. Zapatero pledged to boost Spain’s economy—which was slumping as a result of the economic downturn then afflicting much of the world—and to continue his agenda of social and political reform, but the country’s financial situation grew worse through 2009–10. Unemployment topped 20 percent, and plummeting poll numbers and PSOE losses in regional elections forced a series of cabinet reshuffles. Zapatero announced in April 2011 that he would not seek another term as prime minister, but that news failed to buoy the PSOE, which fared poorly in another round of regional elections held the following month. In July 2011, as Spain’s economy continued to flounder, Zapatero announced that he would advance the date of the next general election from March 2012 to November 2011. In the general election on November 20, 2011, the PP routed the PSOE, which turned in its worst performance since the post-Franco restoration of democracy . Zapatero remained prime minister of a caretaker administration until the formation of a government by PP leader Mariano Rajoy in December 2011. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, 2010. Monika Flueckiger/World Economic Forum


Who recorded the 1965 song ‘Eve of Destruction’, a protest song against the Vietnam War?

Eve Of Destruction by Barry McGuire Songfacts Eve Of Destruction by Barry McGuire Songfacts Songfacts A protest song about political issues of the '60s, many radio stations refused to play it because of its antigovernment lyrics. There was an upside to this controversy, however, as it piqued interest in the song, sending it to #1 in the US. The song takes on racism, hypocrisy and injustice at a volatile time in American history. The assassination of US President John F. Kennedy in 1963 was a big influence on the song. This was written by 19-year-old P.F. Sloan , who was a staff songwriter at McGuire's label and went on to form The Grass Roots. Sloan wrote on his website: "The song 'Eve of Destruction' was written in the early morning hours between midnight and dawn in mid-1964. The most outstanding experience I had in writing this song was hearing an inner voice inside of myself for only the second time. It seemed to have information no one else could've had. For example, I was writing down this line in pencil 'think of all the hate there is in Red Russia.' This inner voice said 'No, no it's Red China!' I began to argue and wrestle with that until near exhaustion. I thought Red Russia was the most outstanding enemy to freedom in the world, but this inner voice said the Soviet Union will fall before the end of the century and Red China will engage in crimes against humanity well into the new century! This inner voice that is inside of each and every one of us but is drowned out by the roar of our minds! The song contained a number of issues that were unbearable for me at the time. I wrote it as a prayer to God for an answer. I have felt it was a love song and written as a prayer because, to cure an ill you need to know what is sick. In my youthful zeal I hadn't realized that this would be taken as an attack on The System! Examples: The media headlined the song as everything that is wrong with the youth culture. First, show the song is just a hack song to make money and therefore no reason to deal with its questions. Prove the 19-year old writer is a communist dupe. Attack the singer as a parrot for the writers word. The media claimed that the song would frighten little children. I had hoped thru this song to open a dialogue with Congress and the people. The media banned me from all national television shows. Oddly enough they didn't ban Barry. The United States felt under threat. So any positive press on me or Barry was considered un-patriotic. A great deal of madness, as I remember it! I told the press it was a love song. A love song to and for humanity, that's all. It ruined Barry's career as an artist and in a year I would be driven out of the music business too." This was originally recorded by The Turtles, who released it on their first album earlier in 1965. The Turtles did not release it as a single, and McGuire's version became the hit. As management problems and personnel changes plagued The Turtles, they finally decided to release this as a single in 1970, shortly before they broke up. It was their last song to chart, reaching #100. >> Suggestion credit: Andrew - Ventura, CA McGuire was in The New Christy Minstrels before recording as a solo artist. He had a few hits with the group, including "Green Green" and "Saturday Night," but this was his only hit as a solo artist. Sloan explains: "Barry McGuire had just left the group and was on his own and looking for material to record. He wound up at my publishing company and he was told there was a quirky songwriter he might want to listen to. Now, Barry didn't like the song 'Eve of Destruction' that much. He liked a few other songs of mine better. One in particular called 'What's Exactly The Matter With Me,' which originally was the A-side of the record. When he was ready to record he picked four songs and 'Eve' was the 4th to be recorded, if there was time. If you listen to the recording he's rushing singing through the lyric because of the time constraints and he was reading it for the first time off a piece of paper I had written the lyric on! Okay. McGuire's reco


In which English city did the Belgrade Theatre open in 1958?

BELGRADE THEATRE - 1323696| Historic England BELGRADE THEATRE List Entry Summary This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Name: BELGRADE THEATRE BELGRADE THEATRE, UPPER WELLS STREET The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. Grade: II Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. Legacy System Information The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System: LBS UID: 469317 Asset Groupings This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings are not part of the official record but are added later for information. List entry Description Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Reasons for Designation Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. History Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Details SP 3379 SW  COVENTRY  BELGRADE SQUARE     (south west side) 833/4/10021        Belgrade Theatre II Includes: Belgrade Theatre, UPPER WELLS STREET. Includes: Belgrade Theatre, CORPORATION STREET. Civic repertory theatre, incorporating flats and offices. 1956-8 by Coventry City Architect's Department: chief architect Arthur Ling, principal architect Douglas Beaton, group architect Kenneth G King with H W Pearson, K Edgar, M McLellan, W Armstrong, Jean Hanney and G Bryson. Peter Jay engineer, with the Building Research Establishment. Steel frame clad in whitbed and roach Portland stone with spar dash finish to exposed concrete of auditorium shell and brick to Corporation street elevation; that to Belgrade Square with five panels of double-height glazing. Entrance at junction of Belgrade Square and Corporation Street gives left on to cafe with restaurant over, and right on to double-height foyer the length of the facade. Behind this the auditorium with boxes and gallery which rises behind facade. Backstage area not of special interest. Offices over foyer, the Corporation Street facade with 6 shops and originally 21 flats for visiting actors now mainly used as offices. The foyer with auditorium rising behind make a symmetrical composition to Belgrade Square, with metal framed glazing. City crest on auditorium wall. Offset entrance to left under small balcony with straight metal balusters. Corporation Street elevation projects on columns over shops, which are not of special interest. Cafe with blind panels of stone between metal windows, on which survives original lettering 'BELGRADE THEATRE'. First floor restaurant in projecting first floor frame incorporating relief by J C (Jimmie) Brown based on C17 engraving of Belgrade. The 21 former flats with square windows in rendered surrounds. The interior survives with little alteration to the public areas save that the entrance was remodelled in 1984 and a coffee bar installed. Long narrow foyer on two floors with pierced openings and open well stairs to either end. Ground floor mural by Martin Froy depicting the four seasons in tesserae. Hanging lamps by Bernard Shottlander, a good example of Coventry's post-war policy of including works by German artists and craftsmen in many of their public building. 862-seat auditorium with stalls and single circle; a feature of the side walls are two tiers each of three stepped boxes, the upper ones giving the effect of loge seating. Two further boxes to rear of stalls either side of lighting and sound control box. Troughed ceiling lined with Yugoslavian beech, a gift of the City of Belgrade, its curves engineered by the BRE to give the best acoustical effect. Side walls of West African makoke veneer. Proscenium arch stage, with extendable forestage over orchestra pit. Backstage areas remodelled in early 1960s and in 1994 and not of special interest. The gift of beech wood promised by a Yugoslavian trade delegation in 1954 gave the theatre its name. The r


In humans the atlas and axis bones are in which part of the body?

3D Skeletal System: Atlas, Axis, and the Atlanto-Axial Relationship 3D Skeletal System: Atlas, Axis, and the Atlanto-Axial Relationship Tweet There are 33 vertebrae in your vertebral column. Or is it 24? Doesn't matter—both numbers are correct. You're born with 33, but the sacrum and coccyx fuse to the rest of the spine, making it 24 by the time you're an adult. Of those 24 (not counting the sacrum and coccyx), two vertebrae are fortunate enough to have names. The atlas (C01) and axis (C02) are two of the most important vertebrae in the spine. Without them, head and neck movement would be impossible.The atlas and axis vertebrae are the two most superior bones in the vertebral column. They are part of the seven cervical vertebrae. The atlas is the top-most bone, sitting just below the skull; it is followed by the axis. Together, they support the skull, facilitate neck movement, and protect the spinal cord. (Think of them as BFFs—you won't find one without the other.)   Unlike the other vertebrae, the atlas does not have a spinous process. Instead, it is ringlike and consists of an anterior and posterior arch, as well as two lateral masses. The transverse processes (the protrusions of bone on either side of the ring) serve as the attachment sites of muscles that assist in rotating the head. The foramina (the holes) give passage to the vertebral artery and vertebral vein. The axis is somewhat analogous to the other cervical vertebrae in shape, but it differs slightly for two reasons: its spinous process isn't as obviously bifid, and the presence of the dens. The spinous process serves as the attachment site for many muscles of the spine, particularly those close to the skull, as well as the nuchal ligament.   The dens (above, in green), or odontoid process, is a toothlike projection of bone that rises perpendicularly from the upper surface of the body of the axis. Its purpose is very important, but I'll get to that later. Let's talk about joints.   CRANIOVERTEBRAL JOINTS There are many types of vertebral joints, but the atlas and axis form the only craniovertebral joints in the body. A craniovertebral joint is exactly what it sounds like: a joint that permits movement between the vertebral column and the skull. The ligaments in the spine support and reinforce the joints between the vertebrae. The atlas and axis in particular work with the ligaments to move the neck. The atlas and the occipital bone form the atlanto-occipital joint, which allows neck flexion. When you nod your head as if to say "yes," that is neck flexion. The atlas and axis form the atlanto-axial joint, which allows head rotation. If you shake your head as if to say "no," that is head rotation.   The atlanto-axial joint is a compound synovial joint. A synovial joint is a freely moveable joint, differing from other types of joints due to the presence of synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint. Most of the main joints (hands, feet, and other regions in the appendicular skeleton) are synovial joints. It is also a pivot joint. A pivot joint is made by the end of one articulating bone rotating in a ring formed by another bone and its ligaments. Think of a metal washer twisting around a bolt. The dens articulates with the facet on the atlas, as well as the transverse ligament, and this articulation provides the head with approximately 50% of its movement.


A polyglot is someone who uses or knows several what?

How to become a polyglot - Fluent in 3 months - Language Hacking and Travel Tips Fluent in 3 months - Language Hacking and Travel Tips How to become a polyglot How to become a polyglot by Benny Lewis What is a polyglot? One of the most frequent questions I get asked is How can I become a polyglot like you? A polyglot is someone who can speak several languages. You can see me demonstrate the ones that I know in the compilation video below, which gives people a tour of my old site design (which has since been hugely updated). While it may seem impressive in the Anglophone world, multilingualism is quite normal in many cultures. Out of the places that I’ve been to, the west of Ireland has several bilingual individuals ( Irish and English), Quebec has plenty who speak both French and English perfectly, Catalonia has Spanish and Catalan natives, a lot of Europeans speak 3 or more languages quite fluently, and many Indians I met spoke an impressive 5 or more Indian languages (as well as English), which can be extremely different compared to one another. In my attempt to expand my horizons and try my best to get to know a country’s culture, learning its language it’s just a natural step to take, which I’ve repeated several times. Today I’ll give you some points on how to do that if you are trying it yourself! Motivation to be a polyglot If you are learning several languages for the wrong reasons and go for quantity rather than quality, without appreciating each one, then all you will really get is a basic staggering command over an “impressive” number of languages. This is hardly worthy of praise (which in itself is horrible motivation), and is just an excuse to have bragging rights. My priority has always been quality over quantity and this is why I keep coming back to languages that I already know, to bring my level up a bit more, and especially to make sure that it doesn’t slip down. The start of my interest in languages started in Spain. I met this fascinating Brazilian guy who had a perfect American accent on his English, lovely Spanish, flowing French and, of course, Portuguese. We were part of an international exchange program for engineers and architects and we would all socialise together, and he would turn his head between several of us and flick between each of his languages with perfect ease, and converse with people in their native language. This was the coolest thing that I had ever seen! My plans to go back to Ireland to study for a Masters were thrown out the window, and my life appreciating languages began. Even though the only language that I spoke was English, I wanted to become a polyglot and I have been committed to that mission ever since! I had plenty of work ahead of me and spent months trying to speak Spanish without making any progress until I figured out the obvious problem that most people don’t seem to get, but after years of work with several other languages, I feel like I can now safely call myself a polyglot too. As I keep saying on this blog, this is not down to any kind of natural talents, genetic heritage, lucky horseshoes or alien experimentation. It’s just from treating the problem scientifically and using the right study methods and applying the right attitude, which anyone else can do too. So here are a few of my pointers if you would ultimately like to become a polyglot too some day! Some suggestions Your first foreign language (if you don’t already speak one) should be as straightforward to learn as possible. The priority is to learn how to think in a foreign language. After your first one, the next one can be dramatically easier if your learning approach was efficient enough the first time; getting over the mental barrier of accepting that you can communicate in a foreign language is the most important step you may ever make in terms of language learning, and is a harder realization to make than you may think. Western European languages are pretty good candidates to start with because of certain similarities with English (however, see the third point below). If you have any language you


Sastrugi are parallel wave-like ridges caused by winds on the surface of what?

sastrugi SASTRUGI SASTRUGI (saˈstruːgi) noun – parallel wave-like ridges caused by wind on the surface of hard snow, especially in polar regions. Singular, SASTRUGA. Origin: Russian dialect (Siberia) zastruga: za, beyond + struga, deep place into which one may fall. Sastrugi tells the gripping story of Jonathon Bradshaw who, at the age of 36, gave up every modern comfort and started cycling from London to New York via the Arctic Circle. After crossing the barren volcanic deserts of Iceland, only Greenland and its vast polar icecap stood in the way of him reaching North America.   This is the story of how Jonathon crossed the Greenland icecap with no previous polar training, his serendipitous meeting with three Irish adventurers that would change his life forever, and how he confirmed his place in history as a member of the first Irish team to ski to the South Pole. Join him on his arduous six-month adventure across two of the coldest and most remote places on earth. Available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle     "A captivating tale of a complete Polar novice's epic journey to the South Pole. Sastrugi is a shining example of the never-say-die spirit of the human soul. The  physical and mental resolve shown by the author is admirable.   Despite common perceptions that polar exploration is not what it used to be I can vouch that there is definitely no such thing as an easy ride to the South Pole and, as an absolute rookie, the author’s exploits are all the more commendable.”


‘Bankable Productions’, an independent film and television production company, was founded by which former model?

Bankable Productions | Tomorrow's Production Future Today! CONTACT about BANKABLE PRODUCTIONS As an Independent film and Television Production company, Bankable  Productions, founded by Model Tyra Banks strives to entertain a broad  audience that spans all ages from children to adults. Tyra Banks, Bankable  Productions Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) has successfully headed up  familiar projects such as America's Next Top Model, The Tyra Banks Show and  More. Bankable Productions, in 2007, signed an exclusive deal with Warner Bros.  Entertainment to produce primetime television/cable series with the  partnering studio giant. Expanding operations from Los Angeles into New  York, Bankable Productions in 2008 retained Citi Structure to build an  elaborate headquarters location on West 26th Street in Manhattan. The U.S. Credit Union has already confirmed that Bankable  Productions will receive more than 50 to 100 Million in additional  investment capitol for expansions and production cost pushing into 2013 as  C.E.O. Extraordinaire Banks partners with Universal Superier ... the  Undisputed U.S. Records Film, Digital & Holographic Media manufacturing  collaborative(s) proposing a 10 Year partnership with the already  established and impressive Bankable Productions to assist with a Major Media  production deal. Internet Channel(s) Visit us Online. WWW Bankable Productions Broadcast. Worldwide Web Bankable Productions Broadcast are  designed to reach viewers wherever they are on the internet. View our  broadcast online and choose your favorite BP Channel. Media Partners Our partners make it possible. Join 'US'. Global Media partners make Bankable Productions  possible for every viewer, team member and overall community  participants. We appreciate you & Thank You. 'NEW''?  become a partner. Cable Broadcast Global BP Broadcast for 'US' all  to enjoy. Tune in. Bankable Productions broadcast (currently) on cable  stations world wide. Tune in to your favorite Bankable Productions  Broadcast and experience the production(s) difference 'NOW'.


‘Podshaving’ is the art of hand-making which piece of sports equipment?

New Kids on the block - White Willow Cricket New Kids on the block - White Willow Cricket Posted by jason mellet on September 24, 2014 I often think, " where will the cricket bat industry be in 50 years from now? " and so that question led me to work on this series of blogs. My thought is if you want to know where cricket will be, then simply look at who is working in the industry now and how they are influencing cricket bat making. That will give you some idea of what it will be like 50 years from now. Some may think that the future looks bleak but I'm here to tell you its not all smoke and mirrors. Yes India and Pakistan will continue to mass produce millions of cricket bats ( and there is a need for that ) with no flair, character or identity BUT there are a few purists who like to do one bat at a time, eat a piece of cake or drink a cup of coffee and then get back into it. Each piece of willow is looked at, examined, weighed, thought about and then put back down for another piece of cake. After discussions with the purchaser of the bat, many pieces of cake and much thought the cricket bat making process begins. In this series we will talk closely with people like David Wall  @WWBats , Marcus Charman  @affinitycricket and Lachlan Dinger  @dingbatsports to try and understand what makes them tick, their love for cake and why it is they believe the way they do it is the right way, the only way. Part 1 : White Willow Cricket David Wall is a cricket bat maker that adheres strictly to the age old traditions of quality cricket podshaving. The founder of White Willow Cricket started the brand simply to celebrate the craft he loves. As he put it, the industry was not in need of another brand but quality cricket bat making did need a voice and White Willow sought to be the one to bring this great craft, the necessary exposure. Selecting the name came about from the original “Wielding White Willow Blog”. The blog shed light on the tools and the materials used to make quality cricket bats. White Willow, also known as English willow or Salix Alba Caerulea is the willow used to make the cricket bat and the brand illustrates the quality of the material. The creator of White Willow is as genuine as can be. The authenticity and integrity to tradition shines through in his bats. Anyone who appreciates quality hand crafted cricket bats, can see the quality in the bats produced. True to his podshaving identity, David wall hopes for the future is that people come to enjoy the identity, quality and affordability of a quality hand crafted cricket bat. While White Willow Cricket has gone through considerable change of late, there are many techniques that the founder ( David Wall ) intend to incorporate and of course to bring across the joy that they have for the bat making process in the cricket bats that are made. White Willow Cricket is integrity and tradition all the way. The bats are handmade and hand finished. It is quality pod shaving through and through, fads and trends in bat making come and go, but White Willow Cricket and only a few other great bat making brands believe that classy cricket bats is truly permanent. David understands that no two clefts of willow are the same and therefore no two cricket bats are the same. White Willow Cricket lets the clefts of willow speak for themselves and no pre conceived shape can be forced onto a cleft to shape the bat. In fact White Willow is so unique simply because they are original and they do not try to reconstruct other bat makers ideas. Bats are somewhat pieces of art for White Willow Cricket and therefore the bat retains its identity without manipulating it to get a sale. The middles of the bats are left with the majority of the willow mass and aggressive concaving and oversized edges are not high on the White Willow list of great qualities in a bat. White Willow cricket not only has a great selling line of cricket bats known as the Style Cricket Bats, but they also manufacture & sell the tools of the podshaving trade. These tools are Hand Tools like round bottom planes for shaping bats


In 1786, Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard became the first climbers to reach the summit of which European mountain?

Mont Blanc First Ascent: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com Get Heavy's Top 5 News Stories Every Day We will never share your email address. Mont Blanc First Ascent: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know Published Updated 11:52 am EST, August 8, 2015 6 Comments By Laura Amato 331 (Google) On August 8, 1786, two Frenchmen made history. Michael Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat became the first people to ascend the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps and one of the most sought-after climbs in the entire world. Now, 229 years after the pair reached the summit, unofficially sparking modern mountaineering, the accomplishment is being celebrated in the August 8 Google Doodle . Here’s what you need to know: 1. Frenchmen Michael Gabriel Paccard & Jacques Balmat Were the First to Reach the Top in 1786 Nearly 20,000 climbers and tourists climb Mont Blanc annually and the area surrounding the mountain has become a major tourist area for both Italy and France. (Getty) After hundreds of failed attempts by dozens of aspiring mountaineers, Frenchmen Michael Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat made history when they became the first people to reach the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. The mountain rises 15,711 feet above sea level and is ranked No. 11 in the world in topographic prominence. The pair, who lived in the town at the base of the mountain in Chamonix, ascended the summit on August 8, 1786 , climbing the mountain from the Chamonix valley. The accomplishment was, and still is, considered historic and a watershed moment in mountaineering. Eric Shipton, a British Himalayan mountaineer, described the feat, writing in his book Mountain Conquest : Theirs was an astounding achievement of courage and determination, one of the greatest in the annals of mountaineering. It was accomplished by men who were not only on unexplored ground but on a route that all the guides believed to be impossible. Now, the summit is ascended by an averaged of nearly 20,000 mountaineers and tourists every year. Since the early 21st century, administration of the mountain is shared between the towns of Courmayeur, in Italy, and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, in France. Click here to read more 2. Horace Bénédict de Saussure Had Offered a Financial Reward to Anyone Who Could Complete the Ascent In 2011, construction began on “Refuge du Goûter” at the Dôme du Goûter on the way to the summit of Mont Blanc. The site is a breaking point for climbers moving up the mountain. (Getty) In 1760, the Swiss aristocrat and physicist , considered by many to be the founder of alpinism, first visited Chamonix, offering a reward to the first man who could reach the summit of Mont Blanc. He had previously tried to scale the mountain himself, approaching on the Italian side, making two unsuccessful attempts between 1774 and 1785. — Heathercowper (@Heathercowper) September 7, 2013 Saussure is featured as part of a large bronze statue (above), erected in 1887, with Balmat in Chamonix’s main square, prominently leaving Paccard out. The reason? The original ascent of Mont Blanc was grossly misreported immediately after it occurred after Marc-Theodore Bourrit, another Alpine traveler who had failed to find a route to the summit, downgraded the role Paccard played in the historic feat. 3. Paccard Later Married Balmat’s Sister Paccard and Balmat are frequently credited with sparking modern mountaineering techniques after their successful ascent of Mont Blanc. (Getty) Although their names are forever connected in the history books, Paccard and Balmat were joined away from the mountain and the texts when Paccard married his climbing partner’s sister. Following their daring exploits on the mountain, the pair both settled into career paths that only occasionally included death-defying actions. Paccard, who practiced medicine prior to the Mont Blanc ascent, returned to his medical practice and also focused on an interest in botany and minerals. Balmat, after collecting the reward money that Horace-Bénédict de Saussure had originally offered, returned to th


Which Michelin star chef launched his own brand of beer called ‘The Governor’ in 2011?

Marco Pierre White | Official Website Contact Marco Pierre White Welcome to my website, here you will find information on my life, my books, my hotels & restaurants past and present. At 24, I became Head Chef and joint owner of Harveys with a kitchen staff that included the young Gordon Ramsay. At 33, I become the youngest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars.   After leaving Allerton High School in Leeds without any qualifications, I decided to train as a chef. I began my training in the kitchen at the Hotel St George in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and later at the Box Tree in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.   During these years I had a team including Gordon Ramsay, Eric Chavot (The Capital), Heston Blumenthal (The Fat Duck), Bryn Williams (Odette's), Matt Tebbutt (The Foxhunter), Robert Reid, Thierry Busset, Jason Atherton, James Stocks and in front of house Max (Mark) Palmer, one of the few English Maître d' of a Michelin 3-star, Claude Douart, Philippe Messy (youngest sommelier to gain 3 Michelin stars) and Chris Jones, unusual in being an English sommelier in a 2-star Michelin French restaurant at the age of 21.   Arriving in London as a 16-year-old with "£7.36, a box of books and a bag of clothes" I began my classical training as a commis under Albert Roux and Michel Roux at Le Gavroche, a period that would lead Albert to describe me as "my little bunny".


According to the proverb ‘People in glass houses shouldn’t do what’?

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones - Idioms by The Free Dictionary People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones - Idioms by The Free Dictionary http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/people+who+live+in+glass+houses+shouldn%27t+throw+stones Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Encyclopedia . People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Prov. You should not criticize other people for having the same faults that you yourself have. Jill: Richard sure was drinking a lot at the office party. Jane: I noticed you had quite a few cocktails yourself. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. See also: glass , house , live , people , stone , throw , who people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones One who is open to criticism should not criticize others, as in It's stupid of Mike to mention his opponent's accepting donations from lobbyists-people who live in glass houses! This proverb is so well known that it is often shortened. [Late 1300s] Also see pot calling the kettle black .


How many ounces are in a US (short) ton?

Convert ounce to ton [short, US] - Conversion of Measurement Units Convert ounce to ton [short, US] - Conversion of Measurement Units ›› Convert ounce to ton [short, US] ounce ›› More information from the unit converter How many ounce in 1 ton [short, US]? The answer is 32000. We assume you are converting between ounce and ton [short, US]. You can view more details on each measurement unit: The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram. 1 kilogram is equal to 35.2739619496 ounce, or 0.00110231131092 ton [short, US]. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between ounces and tons. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units! ›› Want other units? You can do the reverse unit conversion from ton [short, US] to ounce , or enter any two units below: Enter two units to convert From: I'm feeling lucky, show me some random units . ›› Definition: Ton The short ton is a unit of mass equal to 2000 lb (exactly 907.18474 kg). In the United States it is often called simply "ton" without distinguishing it from the metric ton (or tonne) and the long ton ï¿½rather, the other two are specifically noted. There are, however, some U.S. applications for which "tons", even if unidentified, are usually long tons (e.g., Navy ships) or metric tons (e.g., world grain production figures). ›› Metric conversions and more ConvertUnits.com provides an online conversion calculator for all types of measurement units. You can find metric conversion tables for SI units, as well as English units, currency, and other data. Type in unit symbols, abbreviations, or full names for units of length, area, mass, pressure, and other types. Examples include mm, inch, 100 kg, US fluid ounce, 6'3", 10 stone 4, cubic cm, metres squared, grams, moles, feet per second, and many more!


On a QWERTY keyboard which letter lies between A and D?

US Qwerty and Dvorak Keyboard Layouts LP Qwerty Keyboard       Layout The QWERTY letter arrangement appeared on the first       typewriters in the 1870's, and hasn't changed since. Unfortunately       it is far from optimal, with more typing done on the top row than       home row, and awkward hops between top and bottom rows required for       many common English words. The FingerWorks QWERTY layout has optimized key column       angles for touch typing on ZeroForce surfaces. Why? Because without       key edges, straight flexion & extension are simpler, quicker       motions for your fingers. The QWERTY layout also includes an embedded       punctuation pad on the right half. The punctuation pad lets       programmers type frequently-needed punctuation symbols without       inaccurate pinky reaches. The embedded punctuation symbols are       active while the AltGr modifier chord is held by the left hand, just       like top row punctuation symbols are active when the Shift modifier       chord is held. LP Dvorak Keyboard Layout The DVORAK key layout was carefully designed by August Dvorak in       the 1930's and became an ANSI standard in 1982. All vowels are       placed on the left hand home row keys, and the most common       consonants ('D','H','T','N','S') lie on the right hand's home row.       This way most (70%) typing is done within home row, and finger hops       between upper and lower rows of keys are minimized. This is a stark contrast to QWERTY, which requires finger hops       for common letter sequences like 'EC','EX','CR','CT','CE','BR','BE',       and 'UN'. (Compare finger travel to type 'EXCRUCIATING' on QWERTY       versus on the DVORAK layout above). Typing gurus and academics have long debated how much faster       DVORAK is than QWERTY. While DVORAK appears to increase mechanical       keyboard speeds only 5-10%, one thing is clear: it greatly (90%)       reduces finger motion and travel off home row! This can be very       helpful for people whose hand or wrist injuries make repeated finger       stretches painful. By eliminating sources of hand drift, DVORAK       offers performance advantages that are even more important for       zero-force surface typing than for mechanical keyboards. What's the catch? If you've already learned touch typing on       QWERTY, retraining your brain to type quickly on DVORAK keyboards       could take 3 to 6 slow, frustrating weeks. All alphabetic and       punctuation keys except 'A' and 'M' move to new positions! The least       frequently used keys (e.g. Z X [ ]) and keys that move to the       opposite hand seem to take longest to relearn. FingerWorks Resellers that stock or specialize in Dvorak       keyboards: The        Dvorak Keyboard by Dylan McNamee   Qwerak Experimental Layout Qwerak is an experimental, hybrid layout that       FingerWorks is optimizing specifically for surface typing. Because       Qwerak is still experimental, you cannot order a TouchStream with       Qwerak printed covers. However, if you think learning       Dvorak is tame and like the idea of rewiring your brain with       something even more eccentric, order a Dvorak and give Qwerak a try       by enabling       it electronically . Feel free to make your own tweaks to the key       placements in the MyGesture       Editor 's layout editor. As you can see from the image above ( click       for full-size printable ), the right half especially is very       similar to Dvorak, with a few Qwerty influences on peripheral keys.       Here is how Qwerak's surface-typing optimizations differ slightly       from Dvorak's objectives for mechanical keyboards: Minimize frequency of corner reaches by index and pinky        fingers, e.g. move L fro


Fictional character Cruella De Vil is associated with which breed of dog?

cruella de vil | Dog Breeds of the World Posted by markuspretzel in dogs .  Tagged: ANFPA , budweiser , croatia , cruella de vil , dalmatian , disney , dog breeds , dogs , family dog , glenn close , goran ivanišević , guard dogs , lady and the tramp , marco polo , ožujsko . 1 comment Now, here’s a breed that needs no introduction! As everyone knows, the Dalmatian was popularised in the 1955 animated Disney movie, Lady and the Tramp, and will forever be associated with the actress Glenn Close after she played the wicked Cruella de Vil in the remake. Do you remember her coat? Yes, it was covered in black spots and made from the skins of poor little Dalmatian puppies! She was such an evil character – probably the most evil character in the history of the cinema. Fortunately, in real life, the Dalmation is a much-loved breed that has been around for a lot longer than fifty years or so: indeed, it is one of the oldest breeds of dog on Earth. Like Marco Polo and Goran Ivanišević, the Dalmatian is said to have originally hailed from Croatia. Although the breed is usually characterised by its heavily-spotted black and white coat, a special (and less common) liver-coloured version is also available. Pups are born in litters of six to eight, but without markings (these are added later). Whilst the breed generally enjoys very good health, a genetic predisposition to deafness has been identified. This is actually a good thing, as in the past many Dalmatians were drowned or discarded for being stupid or refusing to follow commands when in fact they simply couldn’t hear anything! (This is a bit like some teenagers, today, when they wear their headphones all day). The Dalmatian is very good at sports such as hunting and running and is, on the whole, a kind dog. Dalmatians excel at catching vermin and helping firemen (so much so that the dog is now the official mascot of the American National Fire Protection Association). They are also associated with Budweiser, though they do not drink it themselves as they prefer Ožujsko, a native beverage. Dalmatians can live for as long as eighteen years, which is like a human being living to 216 years old! For this reason, they are not recommended for elderly owners. Like the Great Dane , they are also not suitable for people who live in small apartments. Top Posts


Eboracum was the Latin name for which English city?

Eboracum - definition of Eboracum by The Free Dictionary Eboracum - definition of Eboracum by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Eboracum (Placename) the Roman name for York 11 York n. 1. a member of the royal house of England that ruled from 1461 to 1485. 2. 1st Duke of (Edmund of Langley), 1341–1402, progenitor of the house of York (son of Edward III). 3. Alvin Cullum (Sergeant), 1887–1964, U.S. soldier. 5. Ancient, Eboracum. a city in North Yorkshire, in NE England, on the Ouse: the capital of Roman Britain. 104,000. 6. a city in SE Pennsylvania: meeting of the Continental Congress 1777–78. 44,619. 7. an estuary in E Virginia, flowing SE into Chesapeake Bay. 40 mi. (64 km) long. 8. Cape, a cape at the NE extremity of Australia.


Which fictional doctor lives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh?

Learn and talk about List of Doctor Dolittle characters, Characters in children's literature, Characters in fantasy literature, Doctor Dolittle, Lists of fictional animals by work Doctor Dolittle[ edit ] Doctor John Dolittle, M.D. is an English doctor who became a doctor for animals after his parrot , Polynesia, taught him to speak animal languages. He lives in the fictional town of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh in England's West Country , along with his many animal friends. He has very few human friends and spends most of his time treating animals, travelling the world with his animals and conducting research into new animals and new forms of animal languages. [1] Tommy Stubbins[ edit ] Tommy Stubbins is a boy from Puddleby who, after taking an injured squirrel to Doctor Dolittle, becomes the doctor's friend and assistant. His father is the doctor's favourite shoemaker. He first appears in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle and acts as the narrator in all the books that take place after his arrival. [2] He was played by William Dix in the 1967 film. Matthew Mugg[ edit ] Matthew Mugg is the Cat's-meat-man from Puddleby. He is a friend of Doctor Dolittle and helps to take care of the doctor's house and garden when the doctor is away travelling . He is illiterate but practical, and advises Dolittle to become an "animal doctor" and learn animal languages. He was played by Anthony Newley in the 1967 film. Prince Bumpo[ edit ] Prince Bumpo is an African prince from the kingdom of Jolliginki, who has been sent to study at Oxford University by his father, and become a friend of the Doctor's. Bumpo is recognisable by his green umbrella and bare feet - not used to wearing shoes, he usually discards them. Bumpo has been the subject of heavy Bowdlerisation (removal of material deemed offensive, such as racism) in recent years. He was originally supposed to appear in the 1967 film intact, but casting problems eventually led to his character being considerably softened and renamed as "William Shakespeare the Tenth", played by Geoffrey Holder . [3] Colonel Bellowes[ edit ] Colonel Bellowes is a snobbish old man in Puddleby who appears briefly in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. In the 1967 film he became General Bellowes, a retired military commander and a magistrate , played by Peter Bull . He loathes any sort of new, unusual, or odd ideas, including veterinary science; he rejects that a veterinarian can talk to animals. He owns several dogs, horses and other animals, all of whom betray their owner when Dolittle queries them at his trial about their owner's excesses of food, drink and female companionship. General Bellowes deals harshly with Dolittle, who then flees the country. Long Arrow[ edit ] Long Arrow is an American Indian, son of Golden Arrow. He is the world's greatest naturalist, specializing in botany and traveling through the mountains of Peru and Spidermonkey Island. He has learned the language of eagles and thus is able to communicate with Dr. Dolittle. He is featured in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle . William Shakespeare the Tenth[ edit ] The tribal leader of Sea Star Island, a floating tropical paradise. He and his tribe are well educated in literature and history, and each citizen is able to speak several languages. Parents name their children after their favorite authors, hence his name. He is nicknamed "Willy" and was played by Geoffrey Holder in the 1967 film. He never appeared in any of Lofting's original books. Doctor Dolittle's Animals[ edit ] Polynesia[ edit ] Polynesia is Doctor Dolittle's parrot, an African Grey . She is able to speak English and first taught Doctor Dolittle the language of animals. She always says she can never remember how old she is, but she remembers that when she came to England, she saw Charles II of England , hiding in an oak tree from the Roundheads: "he looked very frightened". Along with Chee-Chee and the crocodile, she decided to stay in Africa at the end of the original story, but returned in later stories. In The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle she is described as grey and scarlet. In the 1967 f


In sport, what is the informal name of the box or bench to which offending players be sent as a penalty during a game?

sin bin - definition of sin bin in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of sin bin in English: sin bin noun informal 1(in sport) a box or bench to which offending players can be sent for a period as a penalty during a game, especially in ice hockey: ‘his cross-check earned him two minutes in the sin bin’ More example sentences ‘The referee, under pressure from the home crowd, sent a Keighley player to sin bin for ten minutes for a very dubious high tackle.’ ‘Both clubs had a player sent off to the sin bin within a minute of each other.’ ‘It would be pointless losing player after player to the sin bin.’ ‘The Broncos were a man short for the last 20 minutes after losing two players to the sin bin, but made the Bulls fight to the end.’ ‘Both sides lost a player to the sin bin just before the interval.’ 1.1British A place where offenders are sent for detention, punishment, or rehabilitation: ‘sin bins for disruptive prisoners’ ‘a child removed to a sin bin’ More example sentences ‘Well not really, because he then spent his time in the sin bin for a while, and listen, it's tough as an opposition leader.’ ‘Any pupil who needs to be told a third time will immediately be shown a red card and forced to spend the equivalent of an entire school day in a sin bin - a classroom set aside for the punishment.’ ‘Problem families would be moved to ‘sin bins’ - secure gated communities patrolled by wardens and CCTV cameras, where they would face curfews and be kept away from the rest of society.’ ‘He could still be sent to the sin bin with time off for good behavior.’ ‘How long will we have to wait before he endorses the Tories idea of ‘sin bins’ to detain young offenders?’ verb Which of the following is a type of amphibian? amphiuma Which of the following is a type of amphibian? siren Which of the following is a type of amphibian? cabbage toad Which of the following is a type of amphibian? lion toad Which of the following is a type of amphibian? swamp frog Which of the following is a type of amphibian? hellbender Which of the following is a type of amphibian? scalyfoot Which of the following is a type of amphibian? waterdog Which of the following is a type of amphibian? taloned toad Which of the following is a type of amphibian? rabbit salamander You scored /10 practise again? Retry


In the Batman series of films, what is Alfred the butler’s surname?

New ‘Gotham’ TV Show Image Reveals Alfred Pennyworth New ‘Gotham’ TV Show Image Reveals Alfred Pennyworth Share Comment Fox’s television series Gotham may have begun its life being touted as a tale of Batman’s hometown before the caped crusader donned his cape and cowl (focusing instead on the life of James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) ), but as the time has passed, the more iconic and well-known characters in DC Comics’ mythology have grabbed a firm hold on the spotlight. First it was the likes of Detective Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue) , followed soon after by Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman (Camren Bicondova) , and today the studio has released the first official image of the most important character in Bruce Wayne’s life – Alfred Pennyworth (Sean Pertwee). As one of the most recognizable and established characters in Batman fiction, Pennyworth will once again be taking over the duties of raising the orphaned Bruce Wayne – played by David Mazouz – but how this incarnation of the character will differ from previous actors’ takes remains to be seen. As we’ve noted in the past, the adolescent years of Wayne’s life are some of the most unexplored in mainstream Batman films, so the Gotham showrunners have some room to maneuver. Check out the official image of Pertwee in the role of Alfred Pennyworth below (click to enlarge): The image can be paired with what little is known about Gotham‘s Alfred, but hints are already being dropped that this version of the trusted butler may be someone more likely to lend a hand in Bruce Wayne’s training, and vigilante mission: Alfred Pennyworth is a tough-as-nails ex-marine from East London who has loyally served the Waynes. Now, in the wake of their tragic deaths, he’s fiercely protective of the young Bruce Wayne. Michael Caine’s most recent performance as Pennyworth opposite Christian Bale in The Dark Knight Trilogy will be the most obvious reference for audiences, but Caine’s older, more lighthearted (but sensitive) father figure certainly isn’t the only take on the character deemed canonical. Over the years, Alfred has been portrayed as everything from a world-weary senior to a gifted boxer and physical specimen in his own right, so fans should expect a blend of the two in Gotham, going by the early signs. There’s no real reason to characterize Alfred as ‘tough-as-nails,’ or ‘fiercely protective’ of young Bruce unless viewers will see those traits in action; adding even more evidence to the notion that Mazouz’s Bruce will play a significant role in the series (and far more than simply ‘crossing paths’ with Jim Gordon ). It should be clear why this new take on Alfred hold particular promise for fans, since the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his trusted friend/butler/partner/surrogate father is generally depicted in one of two ways: both mourning the deaths of Thomas and Martha Wayne, or far in the future as Bruce’s career as Batman (and Alfred’s supporting role) already underway. But what of Bruce’s teenage years? Did he rebel? Was it the death of his parents that set him on the path he would walk for the rest of his life, or was it Alfred’s service and protection that nurtured the seed? Questions often overlooked, but perhaps no longer. In essence: was Alfred merely a spectator of Bruce’s life, or a mentor and teacher? That’s pure speculation on our part, but a chance to explore an intriguing (but under-utilized) chunk of Bruce Wayne’s formative years – even if is just a chance – is still something we’re eager to see in action. What do you think of Pertwee’s casting? Are you on board to see what sides of Wayne and Pennyworth, if any, they choose to spotlight? Or do you remain skeptical of Gotham‘s chances? Sound off in the comments. Gotham is in development and expected to premiere on FOX in Fall 2014. Follow me on Twitter @ andrew_dyce . Source: Fox


In which part of the human body are the metatarsus bones?

Metatarsal Bones Definition, Function & Anatomy | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Metatarsals Metatarsals are part of the bones of the mid-foot and are tubular in shape. They are named by numbers and start from the medial side outward. The medial side is the same side as the big toe. They are called the first metatarsal, second metatarsal, third metatarsal, fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. The first metatarsal is the strongest of the group. These bones are found between the phalanges of the toes and the tarsal bones. Each bone's base will move with at least one of the tarsal bones where the tarsometatarsal joint is located. The metatarsal bones are connected to the bones of the toe, or phalanges, at the knuckle of the toe, or metatarsophalangeal joint. Metatarsals are convex in shape (arch upward), are long bones, and give the foot its arch. They work with connective tissues, ligaments and tendons, to provide movement in the foot. These bones can become fractured, strained, or inflamed from misuse or overuse. Immobilization of the foot (e.g. via casting) can help heal metatarsal fractures and sprains.


What breed of animal is a Chester White?

What are the characteristics of the Chester White pig? | Reference.com What are the characteristics of the Chester White pig? A: Quick Answer The Cherokee Animal Clinic lists the characteristics of the Chester White pig being solid white hides and droopy ears. Utah Pork Producers goes on to explain that other characteristics of these animals is a high conception rate, large litters and no stress gene. Full Answer One important characteristic of the Chester White pig is that it does not carry the stress gene or halothane gene. This means that they will not die when put under general anesthesia. These pigs are shown to be very fertile. They have a 12 percent higher conception rate than other top-ranked breeds, as well as bigger litters. As far as meat quality is concerned, they are also one of the best pork producers in the country. This breed is not only durable and used in other cross-breeding programs, but they grow at a fast rate, gaining as much as one pound a day for every three pounds of food. However, these pigs need to have access to shade or shelters because their light pigment makes them likely to burn. The Chester White breed of pigs was created in the 1800s in Pennsylvania by breading white pigs with a white boar from Bedfordshire, England. The record associations for the breed were consolidated into one body in the late 1800s in order to better promote and develop it.


Boss, Flex, Vane and Nock are terms used in which sport?

Arrow Fletching FAQ (extract from the blackboard) gt : In the Men's recurve division at the W.I.C., of 33 men (of 53)surveyed, 13 used Spin Wing Vanes, 6 used plastic vanes, and 13 used feather fletching. 14 of these 33 surveyed men used A/C/E or X10 shafts, 1 used ACC. Magnus Petersson (1st) used Spin Wing Vanes and X10's with Beiter nocks, Markian Ivashko (2nd) used A/C/E's and plastic vanes with Easton nocks, and Chung Jae Hun (3rd) used X10's and Spin Wings with Easton nocks. In the Women's recurve division of all 41 women surveyed, 22 used Spin Wing Vanes, 11 used feathers, 1 used Kurly Vanes (finishing 40th of 41), and 7 used plastic vanes. 20 of the 41 women used A/C/E or X10 shafts. Natalia Valeeva (1st) used plastic vanes on an Easton XX75 shaft with Bjorn nocks, Svitlana Bard (2nd) used plastic vanes on an Easton XX75 shaft with Bjorn nocks, and Agata Bulwa (3rd) used feathers on an Easton X7 shaft with Easton nocks. In the compound men's division two of the three medalists (GBR teammates Mynott and Tarplee)used Spin Wing Vanes, the third used plastic vanes (Butts, USA, 1st place). Only 6 men used Spin Wing Vanes. All of the rest used either feathers or plastic vanes. None of the men used Kurly Vanes. In the compound women's division two of the three medalists used feathers (Kamuf, USA, 1st, Trenaman, GBR, 3rd), the third used plastic vanes (Palazzini, ITA, 2nd). Three women used Spin Wing Vanes(8th, 12th, 15th) , one used Kurly Vanes (17th). To summarize, the Spin Wing Vane was dominant in the Men's recurve and Compound divisions, while the top recurve and compound women used feathers and plastic vanes. {Monday, 3 Januari 2000 at 19:33 MET} Rick : Vane tests. Well guys, here goes: Several years back I ran a ton of tests on vanes, including mylar straight (two thicknesses), spin wings (2 15/16's, 2 3/16's, 2", 1 3/4", 1 9/16's) with all types of drag angels. There were two thicknesses at the time (remember the old clear color ones? Those were super thin), AAE's, Flex Fletch, MyroVanes, and K-Vanes (sorry Curly, I don't think you were around at the time). I checked for grouping on calm days, windy days in different directions and days that I was shooting poorly. Anybody can shoot good groups on a good day with virtually anything. It is more important finding what is the most forgiving. Problems to be aware of: clearance is the most critical factor. If your fletch touches anything, then you will not group well. I have always had critical clearance issues, so the K, AAE, Myro and other straight vanes did not group so well. This left me with Spin Wings. I found that the slower the arrow the larger the vane I needed. Guys shooting compounds with 275 fps plus can usually use a smaller vane than the 1 9/16". A good example of this is to look at the jets. The larger the plane the larger the wing surface. Thus, the Concord has a very small wing design. Now, obviously arrows do not go that fast, but you get the idea of what I am alluding to. Another point to realize is the length of the arrow. The shorter the arrow the harder it is to get clearance, thus the height of the vane becomes critical. If you get too high of a vane it touches and causes your arrow to go crazy. But....you need to make sure you do not get too small of a height! There is a lot of turbulence near the shaft and the top of the vane has to be out of that turbulence in order to stabilizer the flight. If your vane does not get out of that turbulence it will be very inconsistent in your grouping. Now that I have muddied the waters a bit, don't forget the thickness of the vane. If it is too thick or stiff, it will cause poor flight on bad shots since the vane may touch the rest or plunger as it leaves. Also, it may flutter if the wind catches it just right. This will cause more inconsistency. Although this testing does cost some money, you can see why it is so important for you to do the testing. If you feel the cost is too prohibitive, then get a group of people together and share vanes. It may take more time to run these tests, but you will be more the r


What is the last book of the Old Testament of The Bible?

Books of the Bible: Old Testament Home   |  Meet The Master   |  Bible Study   |  Prayer Closet  |  Dreams   |  Daily Devotionals   |  Spiritual Q&A   |  Our Ministry The Books of the Bible: The Old Testament is the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture  of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible. After you review a short synopsis of each book, take a look at some INSIGHTS TO SCRIPTURE so you can more than "know" - you will start to "grow". Genesis "Beginnings." Takes us from creation through the establishment of the covenant with Abraham, and ends     with the death of Joseph in Egypt. What's the first indication that God would provide a solution to the sin problem? Read Messiah to find out. How did Abraham negotiate for Sodom and Gomorrah? Read Abraham-Master Negotiator to find out. Is Evolution really true? Read Evolution Revolution to find out. Exodus The main story is the deliverance of Israel from the bondage of Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the establishment of the Tabernacle. Leviticus The rules of the law relating to every day life lived out in holiness before God. A key word is "holy" which appears more than 80 times. Does the Bible recommend New Year's resolutions? See Not Your Typical New Year's Resolutions Numbers Wanderings in the wilderness: the Israelites travel from Mount Sinai to the River Jordan. Contains the famous      story of the twelve spies sent into the land of Canaan. (Chapter 13) Waiting on God? Character counts! See Character Study: Moses - Humility Deuteronomy Deuteronomy is the "second reading" of the law by Moses as a reminder to the people of their special      covenant with God in preparation of entering the Promised Land. Note: The first five books of the Bible are called the Pentateuch, meaning "five scrolls".      Because of their unity, they are more like five sections of one book and can be viewed as a whole. Top Joshua Joshua takes over leadership of the people; they enter the land of Canaan and begin to take possession of their        inheritance. Contains the fall of Jericho and the beautiful story of Rahab the prostitute who becomes part of the        lineage of Christ. (Chapter 2) What you speak matters. Read more in What Did You Say? Judges The time in which Israel is ruled by Judges. There is a constant cycle of disobedience to God, oppression by         an enemy, a turning back to God and then deliverance. Famous last line of the book is "In those days there         was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Note: Kind of reminds you of today doesn't         it?) How does your courage compare? See in Deborah - God's Iron Lady Should we test God? Read more in Gideon - Testing God Ruth Set during the time of Judges, Ruth exemplifies loyalty and courage in contrast to the nation's constant rebellion.         Only four chapters long but power packed and still a best loved book. Boaz is seen as a type of Christ in this         book as the "Kinsman redeemer." Famous line: "For wherever you go, I will go: and wherever you lodge,         I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God." If you long for God's restoration read Call Me "Mara" 1 Samuel Beginning with Hannah's cry for a son and the resulting birth of Samuel, this book tells the story of the beginning         of the era of kings over Israel. Saul is established as the first king but is rejected through disobedience and         David begins to ascend. The story of David and Goliath is in Chapter 17. The book ends with the death of Saul. Read the story of Hannah, an ordinary woman living in extraordinary times: Great Prayers of the Bible - Hannah . What difference in character made all the difference for these two kings? Character Study: Saul & David . 2 Samuel Ascendance of David to the throne of Israel and the 40 years of his reign. David restores the Ark back to Jerusalem,         subdues his en


Which race horse won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989?

Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup - YouTube Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 10, 2008 Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup Category


‘Well, nobody’s perfect’ is the last line of which 1959 film?

Some Like It Hot (1959) - Quotes - IMDb Some Like It Hot (1959) Showing all 69 items [last lines] Jerry : Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all. Jerry : I smoke! I smoke all the time! Osgood : I don't care. Jerry : Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been living with a saxophone player. Osgood : I forgive you. Jerry : [tragically] I can never have children! Osgood : We can adopt some. Jerry : But you don't understand, Osgood! Ohh... [Jerry finally gives up and pulls off his wig] Jerry : [normal voice] I'm a man! Osgood : [shrugs] Well, nobody's perfect! [Jerry looks on with disbelief as Osgood continues smiling with indifference. Fade out] Junior : Syncopators. Does that mean you play that very fast music... jazz? Sugar : Yeah. Real Hot. Osgood : I am Osgood Fielding the third. Daphne : I'm Cinderella the second. [at the booking office, trying to be hired] Joe : What kind of a band is this, anyway? Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be under twenty-five. Jerry : We could pass for that. Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be blonde. Jerry : We could dye our hair. Sig Poliakoff : And you gotta be girls. Joe : [trying to get Jerry to face reality regarding his engagement to Osgood] Jerry, Jerry, will you take my advice? Forget about the whole thing, will ya? Just keep telling yourself: you're a boy, you're a boy. Jerry : I'm a boy. Joe : That's the boy. Jerry : [coming around] I'm a boy. I'm a boy. I wish I were dead. I'm a boy. Boy, oh boy, am I a boy. Now, what am I gonna do about my engagement present? Joe : What engagement present? Jerry : Osgood gave me a bracelet. Joe : [takes it and inspects the stones with Beinstock's glasses] Hey, these are real diamonds! Jerry : Of course they're real! What do you think? My fiance is a bum?


Bocconi University is in which European city?

Bocconi University Bocconi University CHE  >  Academics  >  Undergraduate  >  Exchange Programs  >  Bocconi University About the University Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, founded in 1902, was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. Today, Bocconi is a research university of international standing in business, economics, and law. The university is considered to be among the top 10 business schools in Europe according to the 2013 Financial Time's European Business School Rankings. Bocconi has close relations with major corporations and international agencies, as well as their managers and officials, and constantly interacts with the business and economic environment to assess new issues, implement new techniques, and start new research endeavors. Bocconi University is a city campus, an integral part of urban life and just five minutes away from the city center via public transport. The Bocconi campus expresses, in terms of architecture and urban planning, the University's cultural vision, marked by innovation and avant-garde thinking. Each campus building is the work of an important architect and is intended to be an integral part of the city's fabric. About the Exchange Program Undergraduate students enrolled in Human Ecology may spend one semester, and in some cases, up to a year, studying at Bocconi University, or Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, in Milan, Italy. By virtue of being a major node in the European and global network of business and economics universities, Bocconi exchanges faculty and cooperates on large projects with like-minded European and American universities and business schools. Boconni receives exchange students from partners at 220 universities in 50 countries on all 5 continents. Milan is one of the EU's and the world's major financial and business centers. It is known as the economic and production capital of Italy and the leading Italian hub for services, finance and industry. Milan is the engine of the country's economy and home of the Italian stock exchange. This cosmopolitan, modern and forward-looking city is world-renowned as a European capital of fashion, design, architecture, publishing, modern art and music. Milan hosts 11% of Italy's university students, and is filled with landmarks, museums, and theatres. Courses English and Italian The Undergraduate School coordinates and supervises 7 three-year Bachelor programs, three of which are held entirely in English: Bachelor of International Economics and Management, Bachelor of International Economics and Finance and Bachelor of International Politics and Government) and the World Bachelor in Business, a four-year Bachelor program in English. PAM students and FSAD students who are pursuing a Fashion Design Management option will find many relevant course options. The following Departments offer courses in English. Department of Accounting


What is the system of sending messages by holding the arms, or two flags, in certain positions according to an alphabetic code?

semaphore - definition of semaphore in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of semaphore in English: semaphore noun 1[mass noun] A system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code: ‘if you learn semaphore or the Morse code, you'll have a fun way to send messages’ More example sentences ‘It blinked in binary and semaphore, and clattered in Morse code.’ ‘They rely on team-mates at the other end to direct them, using highly untechnical language plus a kind of bowling semaphore for the hard-of-hearing.’ ‘Use of semaphore flags was limited to within range of telescopes in earlier days and binoculars today.’ ‘Devices like this were not some kind of semaphore code, but simple, effective images that we could easily respond to.’ ‘Rochlitz doesn't know what to do with the chorus, who strut in formation and communicate in semaphore, though he is insightful when it comes to the principals.’ ‘Theft of the enemy's semaphore codebooks became an important part of the business of war.’ ‘You can operate an optical telegraph as used in the Napoleonic wars, crank up second world war field telephones and learn to read Morse and semaphore.’ ‘This was thanks largely to what the East Germans called ‘stepped steering’, which appeared to communicate direction to the wheels by some sort of vague semaphore system.’ ‘Mobile phone users had no greater incidence of cancer of the brain than did people who communicated by only using semaphore flags or pushing notes in forked sticks carried by native runners.’ ‘She can calculate the location of a missing ice cream man from hints in photographs, she can build an action figure replica of her father from scratch, and she can use semaphore to pass messages between two feuding brothers.’ ‘The development of spin off technologies, such as the telegraph and semaphore flags, linked Civil War commanders on the first information net.’ ‘Possession of these books allowed British ships or personnel placed ashore to read the signals being relayed by the semaphore stations, which frequently included operational tasking to French fleet units.’ ‘I have stood on the shed and waved my arms about the place making ham-fisted attempts at semaphore.’ ‘Chappe moved to a secure semaphore system (the Chappe code assigns numbers to flag positions; the meaning of these numbers is known only to those in charge).’ ‘They will also be resurrecting the old semaphore in the grounds of Fort Selwyn in a daily demonstration to honour the Chappe brothers, who caused a sensation with the first commercial semaphore system near Paris.’ ‘Throwing the balls out to the players, they hold their hands in the air like a secret sporting semaphore.’ ‘The varied orientations of tiny fold patterns in the smallest grid boxes recall semaphore flags or suggest LED elements in a Times Square news zipper - except never in a hue as garish as red.’ ‘Mr Emergency finally arrives after frantic hand signals from me from afar whilst still talking to him on the mobile. Good job he didn't understand semaphore.’ ‘Getting changed after swimming (it's got easier again, but I still must look like someone doing semaphore underwater), and a dad comes in with his two children - who are both girls.’ ‘The signalling system is being upgraded from the mechanical semaphore system to a modern computerised one.’ 1.1[count noun] An apparatus for sending messages by semaphore, consisting of an upright with movable parts: ‘the room was long enough to need a semaphore to signal from one end to the other’ More example sentences ‘As they both maintain a tenacious grip on the receiver and attempt to get it away from the other, their arms swing from side to side like a signaling semaphore.’ ‘Pebble hides the details of interrupts from higher-level components and uses only semaphores for synchronization.’ ‘Like semaphores signaling an ambiguous statement, the chairs face away from the figures in the penultimate picture and virtually disappear in the varnished penumbra that concludes the final work of the cycle.’ ‘


Who are the rival gangs in the 1961 film ‘West Side Story’?

West Side Story (1961) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Directors: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 42 titles created 20 Aug 2012 a list of 23 images created 06 Jan 2014 a list of 40 titles created 03 Feb 2014 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago Title: West Side Story (1961) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     10     Oscars. Another    18 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: Rob Marshall Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman. Director: Vincente Minnelli A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune but, in the process, finds himself a new friend. Director: John Schlesinger A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them. Director: Bob Fosse A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Stars: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. Director: Vincente Minnelli In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter. Director: Sydney Pollack Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius Ted Kramer's wife leaves her husband, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton Edit Storyline West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence. It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what's happened, tragedy strikes and doesn't stop until the climactic and heartbreaking ending. Written by Anonymous "BEST PICTURE!" Winner of 10 Academy Awards! - 1961 (post-Oscar) See more  » Genres: 23 December 1961 (Japan) See more  » Also Known As: Amor sin barreras See more  » Filming Locations: 152 min Sound Mix: 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)| 70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording Sy


The Korac Cup was played for in which sport?

Yahoo Sports | Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein shares his 20% rule for getting ahead in your career Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, became one of the most important people in Major League Baseball by following a rule that fast-tracked his career. It set him up to achieve what many thought was impossible, a resurrection of the Chicago Cubs. After 108 years, the team won the World Series again in 2016. "Whoever your boss is, or your bosses are, they have 20 percent of their job that they just don't like," Epstein tells David Axelrod on his podcast, "The Axe Files." "So if you can ask them or figure out what that 20 percent is, and figure out a way to do it for them, you'll make them really happy, improve their quality of life and their work experience." In Sports College basketball Power Rankings, Jan. 19: North Carolina into the top 5 Saturday’s top 10 clash between North Carolina and Florida State told us a lot about both teams, and almost all of it was positive. As Creighton coach Greg McDermott said at a Wednesday press conference that was both reflective and upbeat, nobody died. The fact that McDermott had to give that reminder


A ‘Destrier’ was the name of what, used by a medieval knight in battle?

Destrier The War Horse 9 Destrier The War Horse Summary The name “Destrier” comes from a Latin word which means “right-sided”. Different researchers have variously interpreted this. Some are of the view that the knights who jousted or fought on top of a Destrier were usually right-handed, so the horses were given a name which meant this accordingly. A different view makes more sense which holds that Destrier horses were probably trained to lead with their right foot in charging during wars and tournaments, and this specific aspect of the horse’s gait was referred to in its name. Some sources state that the Destrier was so-named because a knight’s squire led the horse with his right hand. Destrier The War Horse Characteristics A Destrier horse was usually a type of horse who had been trained in a specific manner. Such superior trained horses were usually taken from a certain set of horse breeds but Destrier in itself didn’t mean any specific breed. A destrier was trained from the earliest days of his life and were highly preferred in all matters related to combat. A Destrier could easily sprint, stop, turn around and make other movements as required by the rider with perfect ease and speed. Because of their training, Destrier horses had strong hind-legs, letting them shift their weight and make rapid movements easily. Traditional Qualities of a Destrier A number of extant sources from the medieval ages elaborate on the specific features which made a Destrier so desirable. These sources define a good Destrier to have a strong bone but a brief back, a neck which rose and arched elegantly, and a strong loin. Moreover, a Destrier had a strong jaw and a broad face so that there was a goodly width of space between the eyes. Many breeds of horses had such traits but the particular training of a Destrier honed and harnessed these traits, making them perfectly suited for combat and tourneys. Given its specific set of skills in being agile, strong and swift, a Destrier horse was highly preferred in battles and tournaments Destrier as the Battle Horse Given its specific set of skills in being agile, strong and swift, a Destrier horse was highly preferred in battles and tournaments. For other horse-related tasks such as carriage riding, bag lifting and practice riding, other types of horses were typically used. Destriers were reserved specifically for tournaments and battles. This allowed the trainers to spend a lot of time with Destriers, perfecting them for combat situations. At the other hand, this allowed the Destrier horses to avoid menial tasks and be perfectly fit and strong for use when the occasion arose. Size of a Destrier War Horse Medieval sources offer many exaggerated accounts of the overall size of a typical Destrier horse. Recent researchers and archaeological evidence provides definite data on this front. According to recent researches, war horses such as Destriers probably ranged from 14 to 15 hands in height. Drawing from the proof of medieval horse armours, other researches have confirmed this, further elaborating that at a maximum, the height of a Destrier probably rose to 16 hands. The size of a Destrier, then, was not unusual compared to a regular riding horses, and the Destrier stood apart only on account of its agility, strength and intelligence. Price of a Destrier War Horse The price details regarding a typical Destrier horse, as provided in different medieval sources, are a key indicator of the worth of this specific type of war horse. According to the medieval Salic law, for example, the price of a typical mare was 3 solidi but that of a Destrier was as much as 12 solidi. So a 7th century Destrier was valued at four times the price of a regular mare. This disparity increased even further in later times. A 13th century source, for example, reveals that the price of a single Destrier as used by the knights was seven times that of a usual horse. According to medieval sources, the Destrier horse was not found in England until the 11th century. Destrier use in England According to medieval sources, the Destrie


In poetry, a tercet is a stanza in a poem made up of how many lines?

Stanzas - Couplet, Tercet And Quatrain, Poetic Techniques by        Tynea Lewis more by Tynea Lewis Published on February 2014 Just like other forms of writing, poetry needs to be organized. Stanzas provide a structure for that organization. Each stanza is made up of a varying number of lines, just like paragraphs are made up of sentences. Each line can be a phrase or complete sentence, depending on the format of the poem. When put together in a stanza, these lines convey a larger idea. Many poets use one of these common formats to create stanzas. Certain types of poems also use a combination of them. Couplet A couplet is a set of two lines that usually rhyme. One More © Maranda G. Brice When the sunny skies turn from blue to gray, I can't help but wonder just what you would say? I wonder if you know how many lives you have touched, Do you know that people here love you so much? Can you even know how many dreams you made come true, Or if you can hear the voices saying I love you? Do you know how many lives you have changed, And how many lives you completely rearranged? I wish I could have just one more year, Because I can't picture the rest of my life without you here. Just another chance to spend the night, and share a laugh, Another day of school with you is what I'd like to have. Do you know you'll be greatly missed by us all? Just one more time I want to hear you're voice when I call. Just one more laugh, one more time to see you walk through the door Another smile, another story, another hug, another day...Just one more. Examples of poems with couplets: You Were Inside Me If Only I Knew Inside Out Lost In The Past Make It Green Childhood Why Play At Being Real? All Good Things Come To An End Brothers Tercet A tercet is a set of three lines that may or may not rhyme. A Minute © Patricia A. Gordon Every one young or old Needs someone to listen As their stories are told The difference is yours to make A minute from your busy day Is all it would take Take a minute and lend an ear Listen intently To what you hear Take a minute and you will see Just how powerful Listening can be Take a minute to offer a smile and a touch You sincerity Means so much Take a minute and simply be kind A friend for life May be what you find. Examples of poems with tercets: Remember In Time Quatrain A quatrain is a set of four lines that may or may not rhyme. The Butterfly © Andres Diaz With a symphony of colors Spread on her wings, She strolls in the garden With a light footprint. She smile to the flowers, She flew by the pond, And freshen her breath By kissing the rose. Examples of poems with quatrains: Never Stop Being You I Wish I Wasn't Alone Life Without You How Can I Forget? Love's Frist Words Mask


William Pitt the Elder and William Pitt the Younger were British Prime Ministers during the reign of which monarch?

Review: William Pitt the Younger by William Hague | Books | The Guardian William Pitt the Younger: A Biography by William Hague 688pp, HarperCollins, £25 From the middle of the 18th century until the beginning of the next, one family, father and son, bestrode the political scene in Britain; both men were called William Pitt: Pitt the elder and Pitt the younger. Both were long-serving prime ministers, both guided Great Britain through the critical transition from a small maritime country to being the predominant industrial and trading power in the world. Pitt the elder was a model and mentor for his second son. Himself a hero of his country, prime minister during 1759 (the year of great victories against the French in the Seven Years' war), the elder Pitt somehow found time to educate and train the boy to a commitment to public service and a love of the classics. The young Pitt, at the age of 14, could translate Thucydides on sight into English. It was not surprising that Cambridge University allowed him to enter as an undergraduate in that same year. William Pitt the younger is the subject of a weighty and scholarly biography by William Hague, former leader of the Conservative party. The empathy, indeed the identification of subject with author, is remarkable. Hague shared with the younger Pitt a prodigious childhood, recognition as one of the best orators of his generation, and a remarkably early accession to leadership of his party. True, Pitt the younger became prime minister at the age of 24, Hague leader of the opposition at the ripe old age of 36. But given the much longer expectation of life now compared to 1783, both men became political leaders at the same stage in their lives. In a revealing interview in the Sunday Telegraph of August 29 2004, Hague, recounting the amazing achievements of the young Pitt, told his interviewer, Nigel Farndale, that he had been born 200 years too late, in 1961 instead of 1761. He also indicated an ambivalent attitude towards returning to front-line politics, though he is still younger than most MPs, let alone most ministers. Both men were bred for politics, and both were immensely gifted. Why does Hague no longer feel the hunger for high office that characterised the whole of Pitt's life, starting with his audacious refusal of any job other than the top one? Aged 22, Pitt informed his parliamentary colleagues: "I never would accept a subordinate position." British 18th-century politics were all about the relationship between parliament and the monarch, and the gradual evolution of the radical concept of a constitutional monarchy. That concept in turn took its inspiration from the glorious revolution of 1688, when parliament brought to an end the long Stuart dynasty, by inviting the Dutch king, William of Orange and his wife Queen Mary, daughter of James II, to accede to the throne. In doing so, parliament wisely imposed a series of conditions that limited the powers of the monarch. He or she had to get parliament's approval for supply, the voting of money. The king or queen could appoint an administration, but that administration had to win the support of a majority in parliament. Catholics, whose popish plots made them the al-Qaida ogres of the time, were excluded from most senior offices, and absolutely from any possibility of succession to the throne. Important as the monarch remained, parliament was the hub of domestic politics. Party discipline was weak; what mattered were the powers of patronage of the great Whig and Tory families. Public opinion mattered little, unless the public rioted, as it occasionally did. Parliament's proceedings were not circulated, or even officially reported before the early 19th century. Yet within this corrupt system, dominated by a small political elite, individuals could make their mark, and even influence outcomes by the sheer power of their oratory. A parliament of crucial significance, a political class dazzled by rhetoric, an era in which very young men could aspire to leadership - what context could suit Hague better? Even social life, wit


About the Children's Laureate | Children's Laureate About the Children's Laureate Who is the current Waterstones Children's Laureate? Chris Riddell is the current Children's Laureate.   What is the Waterstones Children's Laureate? The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field.   The Children's Laureate receives a bursary of £15,000 and a specially designed and inscribed silver medal .   Where did the idea come from? The idea for the Children's Laureate originated from a conversation between (the then) Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and children's writer Michael Morpurgo. They considered it an appropriate and timely way to combine the celebration of excellence in writing and illustration for children with honouring individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the world of children’s books.   Quentin Blake was the first Children's Laureate (1999-2001), followed by Anne Fine (2001-2003), Michael Morpurgo (2003-2005), Jacqueline Wilson (2005-2007), Michael Rosen (2007-2009), Anthony Browne (2009-2011), Julia Donaldson (2011-2013), Malorie Blackman (2013-2015) and Chris Riddell (2015-2017).   Each Children’s Laureate has taken the opportunity to promote particular aspects of children’s books. These have included visual literacy, readers with disabilities, poetry, storytelling, illustration, drama, writing for young adults and more.     What area does the Laureate cover? The role of Children's Laureate covers the UK: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wales also has its own Young People’s Laureate and Bardd Plant Cymru (Welsh Children’s Poet Laureate)                                                For information about the Irish Children's Laureate, visit the  Laureate na nÓg website .   Who selects the Waterstones Children's Laureate? The selection panel consider nominations from a range of organisations representing librarians, critics, writers, literature development workers and booksellers, including the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). They also look at suggestions from children, who are able to put forward their ideas for who should be the next Children's Laureate through this website.   The selection panel for 2015-2017 were the Children’s Laureate Steering Group, joined by   Melissa Cox – head of books, Waterstones Matthew Burton – assistant head, Thornhill Community Academy   What are the criteria for selecting the Children's Laureate? The selection process takes into account the following criteria:   exceptional talent in writing or illustration contribution to creating the next generation of readers, writers and illustrators excellence developed through an eagerness to explore and experiment with ideas, genres and the possibilities of their craft substantial publishing record significant profile in the industry and amongst their peers interest in raising the profile of books for children, and for their writers and illustrators   Who runs the Waterstones Children's Laureate? The Children's Laureate is managed by BookTrust, who support the Laureate, organise the four official Children's Laureate events per year, raise funds and run the official website. BookTrust work with Riot Communications on the Children's Laureate's press and PR.   Book Trust work closely with the Children's Laureate steering committee, made up of representatives of the children's book world, who provide a range of expertise and guidance with which to support the Children's Laureate's work. The current steering committee comprises:     How can I invite the Children's Laureate to visit my school, library or festival? If you would like to invite Chris Riddell to visit you for an event at a school, library or other venue during his time as Laureate, please contact Catherine Alport at Catherine.Alport@Macmillan.com Please note that the Children's Laureate receives a huge volume of invitations, and only a limited number of events will be available.   How can I get in touch with


A polliwog (or pollywog) is an old English word for which creature?

meaning - Where did the word 'golliwog' come from? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange Where did the word 'golliwog' come from? up vote 3 down vote favorite 1 I am aware that the term is considered offensive. And I know that it refers to soft faced black dolls. But before that character was introduced, did 'golliwog' have meaning? I mean was it made up, or was it coined from other words? I am not really sure I made myself clear. 1   Interestingly, the word "wog" may have derived from "golliwog," according to dictionary.reference.com/browse/wog?s=t . Chiefly British Slang, wog is a disparaging and offensive term for a nonwhite, especially a dark-skinned native of the Middle East or Southeast Asia. Randy Newman used the word to ironic effect in his song "Sail Away," a song about the slave trade from the point of view of a slavetrader: ". . . climb aboard, little wog, sail away with me. Sail away, sail away, we will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay." –  rhetorician Jun 28 '13 at 18:18      @rhetorician In Australia, I've heard that 'wog' was originally an acronym standing for 'Western Oriental Gentleman,' and was an offensive and disparaging term for Chinese immigrants. It gradually broadened in meaning until it could be applied to almost any foreigner. That might be a folksonomy, though. Still, in my experience 'wog' is only ever used to describe to people from other countries (and their descendants); There's a whole separate vocabulary of offensive and disparaging terms for native Australian non-whites. –  user867 Oct 19 '15 at 23:13      I would strongly suspect that the word is a corruption of "polliwog" (a tadpole or other small aquatic creature), a word with roots in the mid 15th century and current spelling (though likely with several variants) going back to the 1830s, according to Online Etymology Dictionary. –  Hot Licks Jun 8 '16 at 0:30 Dictionary coverage of 'golliwog' Merriam-Webster's Eleventh Collegiate Dictionary (2003) shows no hesitancy in declaring the source of the word golliwog: golliwog also gollywog or golliwogg n {Golliwogg, an animated doll in children's fiction by Bertha Upton †1912 Am. writer) (1895) 1 : a grotesque black doll 2 : a person resembling a golliwog That same dictionary has this entry—with a far less definite etymology—for wog: wog n {perh. short for golliwog} (ca. 1929) chiefly Brit, usu disparaging : a dark-skinned foreigner; esp : one from the Middle East or Far East Consistent with Merriam-Webster's reading of golliwog, Ernest Weekley, An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English (1921) has this entry for golliwog: golliwog. Created in US by Miss Florence Upton. Perh. on golly (v.i.) with suggestion of dial. polliwog, tadpole, which is still common in US. Weekley's only entry for golly, however, is as "Negro perversion of God." Weekley doesn't have an entry for wog at all. Eric Partridge, Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, fourth edition (1966), has this for golliwog: golliwog, better golliwogg, derives from Golliwogg, a fanciful name—? after polliwog, (now mostly AE for) a tadpole, ME polwigle (it wiggles its poll or head)—for the shaggy-haired, rather grotesque black doll of the Golliwogg books illustrated, the first in 1895, by Florence K. Upton and written by her mother, Bertha Upton; the last of them appeared in 1909. Florence Upton was born, of British parents, in the USA, where the Golliwogg books were first published. Like Weekley, Partridge in Origins doesn't have an entry for wog. But Eric Partridge, Dictionary of Slang and Colloquial English, fifth edition (1961), has multiple entries for both. from the first edition (1937) of this dictionary Partridge has this entry for wog: wog (or W[og]) A lower-class babu shipping-clerk : nautical : late C. 19–20. [cited in F. Bowen, Sea Slang, 1929) Regrettably, Partridge provides no guidance as to the meaning of babu here. The addenda section of the fifth edition of Slang and Unconventional English provides these interesting entries: golliwog. A caterpillar: Australian: since ca. 1920. [