"What French phrase means ""fashionable""?"

FRENCH WORDS IN FASHION | Charming Charlie Blog FRENCH WORDS IN FASHION Posted on February 17, 2011 by Charming Charlie Ahhh French. The language of romance, femininity and fashion (accessories) too! We thought we would do a little digging and find out how many French words we use (without even knowing it) have to do with fashion accessories, fashion and plain and simply being a woman. What did we find out? Well, not only do we use several French words and phrases (beret, d’orsay, femme fatale…), we put our own twist on some of them too. For example, “a la mode” is French, but it has to do with current fashion and being on trend. Surprisingly, no reference to pie or ice cream😉 French Fashion Words Cloche means “bell” in French, which explains why a cloche hat has a bell shape. Plus, a cloche hat is a favorite here at Charming Charlie Minaudiere comes from “minauder,” loosely meaning to be flirty. A minaudiere is a small, hard and often blingy clutch seen at special occasions and on the red carpet. Barrette literally means “little bar” in French and of course are those decorative decorative little pins that hold your hair back. Avant-garde comes from a French military term, meaning being on the vanguard or front lines. Now it means being one the cutting-edge, the first to attack new frontiers in fashion, as well as art, music and literature. Daring…but not quite as dangerous! Haute Couture literally translates to “high sewing” in French. Couture, which still means sewing of any kind, refers to fashion in general, while haute couture means the tailor-made one-of-a-kind pieces and trend-setting fashion you’ll see on the runway in Paris and Milan Chic means being in style both in the U.S. and in France, but Parisians also use it as an enthusiastic response to anything or any idea they like, whether it has to do with fashion or not. Kind of like “terrific!” or “great!” They also use it sarcastically, in the same way we would say, “I broke a heal! Great!” Boutique in French, can describe any shop, clothing or otherwise  Oh-la-no? Just as in the case of “a la mode”, there are terms we use that come from France, that don’t mean the same things here at all. We use “Ooh la la!” to exclaim about something fabulous or outrageous (in a good way), but in France (where it’s Oh-la la) it’s usually used when something goes wrong – like when someone slips and falls, or your lunch tab is a lot higher than you expected. We use derrière to refer to anatomy, the part of us that we sit on, but in France it simply means “back” or “behind”, as in “the back of the dress has a bow on it” or  “the mirror is behind the door.” Hungry for more French words and phrases? femme fatale, fleur-de-lis, macramé, mélange, culottes, peignoir, chignon, pullover …the list goes on and on and it has been a fun fashion journey! But we think we’re ready for a little pie “a la mode” now😉 Share this:


The Chinese Year commencing in February 2016 is the year of which creature?

4 Fabulous 'Year of the Monkey' Watches to Celebrate the Chinese New Year 4 Fabulous 'Year of the Monkey' Watches to Celebrate the Chinese New Year {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe February is an action-packed month, with everything from the Super Bowl 50 to Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year. In honor of the Chinese New Year, which is right around the corner (beginning on Monday, February 8), we bring you a look at four fantastic “Year of the Monkey” watches that will steal your hearts. As we noted before, the Chinese Zodiac’s Monkey is a playful but intelligent creature. His story is that he was sent to guard the Imperial gardens – filled with peaches that, in today’s terms, would be like finding the Fountain of youth. Instead, the wise monkey ate the peaches – thus he is often portrayed in a peach tree or peach garden and typically symbolizes life and luck. Piaget Altiplano Limited Edition Year of the Monkey watch Piaget: I remember a few years back when the Chinese zodiac dictated the year of the dragon. I was in Geneva visiting the Piaget factory with a handful of top journalists and I got my first glimpse of Piaget’s distinctive celebration of the Chinese zodiac. The brand unveiled an amazing hand-painted dragon watch (and a dragon and phoenix) that took my breath away. Now, granted, there is something special about a mythical creature versus a bouncing animal of the wild, but I have to say that the newest Piaget Altiplano Limited Edition Year of the Monkey has also brought a smile to my face. Celebrating the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac, Piaget has created a soft-hued Cloisonné Enamel dial that depicts the monkey, sitting gracefully holding the proverbial peach in his hand. The watch is part of the brand’s   “Art & Excellence” and it does, indeed, exude excellence. The dial of this watch is hand painted by one of Switzerland’s most famous master enamellers, Anita Porchet. She has worked with Piaget on each of its other Chinese zodiac watches and in this piece, she focuses clearly on highlighting the monkey’s fur. Each brush stroke – created using a single-hair brush, beautifully emulates the monkey’s hair. In fact, when seen close up, this dial is easily one of the most realistic representations of the monkey I have seen. Each monkey dial is hand enamelled in the cloisonne' method by Anita Porchet To create the cloisonné, Porchet paints the enamel between thin lines of gold – firing after each painting in a kiln set to more than 800 degrees centigrade. At every firing, a flaw can happen that could damage the dial. It is a slow and meticulous process. For that reason, just 38 pieces will ever be made. The watch, housed in a 38mm Altiplano white gold case, is set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds, and powered by a Piaget 430P hand- wound mechanical manufacture movement. Jaquet Droz: For its celebration of the Year of the Monkey, Jaquet Droz also turns to hand painting – at least for one of its watches. This year, the brand presents two different design motifs – both utilizing the Petite Heure Minute watch. In addition to the hand-painted monkey on ivory enamel Grand Feu dial, the brand turns to sculpture for its second rendition. Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Monkey watch features a hand-painted motif on ivory Grand Feu enamel First, it should be noted that the Petite Heure Minute watches are the perfect backdrop for an artistic piece because of the off-centered time indication – leaving much of the watch dial free for paintings and sculptures. Each dial is individually hand painted. The hand-painted watch, with monkey scampering among bright orange peaches and green leaves, is powered by the Jaquet Droz 2653.P movement with hand engraved oscillating weight to resemble the monkey.   There are two sizes, and one


"Jane Seymour played the character ""Solitaire"" in which Bond Film?"

Solitaire (Jane Seymour) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Solitaire is a fictional character in the James Bond novel and film Live and Let Die . In the film, she was portrayed by Jane Seymour . Contents Film biography Bond meets Solitaire. Solitaire is a psychic in the employ of Dr. Kananga . As James Bond travels to New York by plane, Solitaire describes his journey to Dr. Kananga through the use of Tarot cards. The one drawback to her ability is that she must remain a virgin in order to preserve it. After Bond follows Kananga to the Fillet of Soul restaurant, he meets Solitaire. After a rather brief encounter with Mr. Big, Bond asks Solitaire about his future. When instructed to pick up a card Bond quizzically comments "us?” after picking up the lovers card. When Bond and Rosie Carver visit San Monique, Solitaire tells Kananga the future, once more picking the lovers card in regard to Bond. Later that evening Bond returns to the island. After convincing Solitaire they are meant to be lovers, with odds stacked in his favor, Bond succeeds in seducing her. After losing her virginity to Bond through their sexual intercourse, Solitaire loses her psychic power, which endangers her life. Bond discovers Kananga is hiding vast areas of poppy fields. Bond and Solitaire evade Kananga's men, escaping in Quarrel Jr. 's boat. Bond seduces Solitaire. After arriving in New Orleans , Bond and Solitaire are captured and taken to Mr Big. Before Bond can be given his skydiving lesson without a parachute, he manages to escape. Solitaire is recaptured by Kananga's henchmen and taken back to him. While interrogating Bond at the Fillet of Soul, Kananga demands to know whether he has slept with Solitaire. When 007 refuses to answer, Kananga decides to find out for himself by putting Solitaire's psychic powers to the test. Taking Bond's watch, he reads out what he claims to be its registration number and asks Solitaire to confirm whether he is telling the truth. After some hesitation, she replies, "You speak the truth", prompting a seemingly satisfied Kananga to release Bond. Initially relieved at her narrow escape, she soon learns that she has, in fact, answered incorrectly. When Kananga asks why she allowed herself to be seduced by Bond, Solitaire protests that the cards had spoken and she had no choice in the matter. Unmoved, he slaps her to the floor, sentences her to death and turns her over to Baron Samedi . Kananga demands to know why Solitaire betrayed him. After a raid on the Fillet of Soul, Felix Leiter informs Bond that Kananga has taken Solitaire back to San Monique , leaving behind three Tarot cards: the High Priestess, the Moon and Death. Arriving on San Monique, where a voodoo ceremony is already under way, Bond looks on as Solitaire is led out for sacrifice. Tied to an altar, she watches helplessly as a gleeful Dambala menaces her with the same snake that killed the unfortunate Baines. However, just before it can inflict the fatal bite, Bond interrupts the ceremony, shoots Dambala dead and rescues Solitaire. While attempting to escape, Bond and Solitaire make their way through an underground passageway, which ultimately leads them to Kananga and Whisper . The pair are tied up and left to be eaten by sharks, but Bond manages to free himself and defeat Kananga, allowing the pair to escape once more. Later, on the train, she beats Bond at gin rummy and tries to have a quiet night before Tee Hee traps her in the bed, believing Bond did it. After Bond kills Tee Hee, he rescues her out of the bed and they soon make out. Gallery Add a photo to this gallery Trivia


"""Marcus Tullius"" are the forenames of which Roman lawyer, politician and philosopher, killed during the power-struggle after the murder of Julius Caesar?"

Cicero Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Intellectuals & Academics Cicero Biography Cicero was a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, and orator. This biography explores his childhood, early life, major works, achievements and timeline. Quick Facts Arpinum, Roman Republic, modern Arpino, Lazio, Italy Died on children Marcus, Tullia Marcus Cicero was a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul and constitutionalist. A strong believer in the Roman Republic, he served for a short time in the army and then began his career as a lawyer. He quickly became famous for taking risky cases and winning them. He also incurred the wrath of the Roman dictator Sulla. When Cicero was quaestor for Sicily, he successfully prosecuted a case against its governor, the powerful Gaius Verres. It was during this case that he became known as the greatest orator in all of Rome. He was elected to consul, the highest position in the Roman government. During his time as consul, he blocked a threat to overthrow the Republic. He was given the title, Pater Patriae, meaning "Father of the Country", by the Senate for his brave efforts. He watched warily the rise of Julius Caesar and his ambition and following his assassination ne became an enemy of Mark Anthony in the ensuing power struggle that of Antony and eventually lost his life . His extant works include 58 orations, around 900 letters, poems, philosophical and political treatises, and books of rhetoric. He is remembered as the greatest Roman orator and the innovator of what became known as Ciceronian rhetoric, which remained the foremost rhetorical model for many centuries. Childhood & Early Life Cicero was born in Arpinum, a hill town 100 km southeast of Rome. His father belonged to the equestrian order and possessed good connections in Rome. Little is known about his mother, Helvia. According to Greek historian Plutarch, his fame as an extremely talented student enabled him to study Roman law under Quintus Mucius Scaevola while Servius Sulpicius Rufus and Titus Pomponius were his fellow-students. Later Life In 90 BCâ88 BC, he served the Roman generals, Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, as they campaigned in the Social War, though he had no taste for military life. In his first major case in 80 BC, he successfully defended Sextus Roscius who was charged of patricide, a courageous move because patricide was a serious crime and the people whom Cicero accused of the murder were dictator Sullaâs favorites. In 79 BC, he left for Greece, Asia Minor and Rhodes, perhaps fearing Sullaâs wrath. In Athens he met Atticus, who had become its honorary citizen and he introduced him to some important Athenians. He wanted to learn a less physically exhausting style of speech and sought the help of the rhetorician Apollonius Molon of Rhodes who instructed Cicero in a less intense form of oratory. Cicero served as quaestor in western Sicily in 75 BC and demonstrated honesty and integrity in his dealings with the inhabitants. He successfully prosecuted Gaius Verres, a corrupt governor of Sicily. âIn Verremâ (Against Verres), a series of speeches made by Cicero in 70 BC, during the corruption and extortion trial of Gaius Verres, thrust him into the public view. He was able to successfully scale the Roman cursus honorum or path of honor, the sequential order of public offices held by aspiring politicians, becoming quaestor, aedile, praetor and then elected consul at the age of 43. He was elected Consul for the year 63 BC during which he thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate him and overthrow the Republic with the help of foreign armed forces, led by Lucius Sergius Catilina. He procured a Senatus Consultum Ultimum ,a declaration of martial law, and drove Catiline from the city with four vehement speeches (the Catiline Orations), which to this day exemplify his rhetorical style. Catiline fled and instigated a revolution but Cicero forced them to confess their crimes in front of the Senate. The conspirators were strangled without trial, an act


"From which Rogers and Hammerstein musical, filmed in 1956, do the songs ""If I loved you"" and ""June is bustin' out all over"" come?"

Carousel (1956) - 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 | Drama , Musical | 16 February 1956 (USA) Billy Bigelow has been dead for fifteen years, and now outside the pearly gates, he long waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. But he has heard that there is a problem with his ... See full summary  » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 26 titles created 05 Jan 2013 a list of 23 titles created 29 Nov 2013 a list of 43 titles created 13 Jan 2016 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago a list of 34 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Carousel " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love. Director: Fred Zinnemann On a South Pacific island during World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman who's being courted for a dangerous military mission. Director: Joshua Logan Farm family Frake, with discontented daughter Margy, head for the Iowa State Fair. On the first day, both Margy and brother Wayne meet attractive new flames; so does father's prize hog, ... See full summary  » Director: Walter Lang A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children. Director: Walter Lang Harold Hill poses as a boys' band leader to con naive Iowa townsfolk. Director: Morton DaCosta The story of the great sharpshooter Annie Oakley , who rose to fame while dealing with her love/professional rival, Frank Butler. Directors: George Sidney, Busby Berkeley Stars: Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Louis Calhern Fred and Lilly are a divorced pair of actors who are brought together by Cole Porter who has written a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great ... See full summary  » Director: George Sidney Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Director: Gene Kelly In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. Director: Stanley Donen An Iowa pajama factory worker falls in love with an affable superintendent who had been hired by the factory's boss to help oppose the workers' demand for a pay rise. Directors: George Abbott, Stanley Donen Stars: Doris Day, John Raitt, Carol Haney In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Chinese stowaway Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) arrives in San Francisco with her father to meet her fiancé, wealthy nightclub owner Sammy Fong (Jack Soo), in an arranged marriage, but the groom ... See full summary  » Director: Henry Koster Edit Storyline Billy Bigelow has been dead for fifteen years, and now outside the pearly gates, he long waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. But he has heard that there is a problem with his family, namely his wife Julie Bigelow née Jordan and the child he never met, that problem with which he would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying. Before he is allowed back to Earth, he has to get the OK from the gatekeeper, to who he tells his story... Immediately attracted to each other, he and Julie met when he worked as a carousel barker. Both stated to the other that they did not believe in love or marriage, but they did get married. Because the shrewish carousel owner, Mrs. Mullin, was attracted to Billy herself, and since she believed he was only of use as a barker if he was single to attrac


"Which order of friars is also known as the ""Black Friars""?"

Blackfriars - Priory & Church - Province of England Province of England Province of England Early Beginnings When a dozen Dominican friars, led by Gilbert of Fresney, their first Provincial, arrived in England on 5 August 1221, they first visited Canterbury, the ecclesiastical capital of England, then London, the political capital. They finally established their first community inside the city walls of Oxford, England’s intellectual capital, on 15 August. These friars of the Order of Preachers quickly settled into the life and teaching of the early University, which proved a good place to find new recruits. Land for a new priory just outside the city walls was provided by the generosity of the Countess of Oxford, Isabel de Bolebec. Like the first foundation at Oxford, every house in the Province was to be a centre of learning, and each formed and educated novices for the mission of preaching. Priories were soon founded in other major towns and cities, where the friars could find alms on which they had to live. As mendicants they were forbidden to own and rent properties until 1475. The friars and their houses and large churches for prayer and preaching often became known as ‘Black Friars’, because of the black cape (cappa) the brothers wear over their white habits. ‘Blackfriars Bridge’, where the medieval London Blackfriars stood on the north bank of the River Thames from 1224, and where the English parliament met more than once during the Middle Ages, is only one example.  A gift of shoes in 1233 indicates that about 100 brothers lived in the London Blackfriars, the largest of the medieval communities. The friars exercised their mission at all levels of society. Not only did they work among the most unfortunate, but they were also confessors to royalty and acted as ambassadors or diplomats. When a new priory was founded, it was normally with the help of a royal or noble benefaction. By 1275 the Province of England contained at least 76 houses, not only 39 in England, but also 23 in Ireland, 9 in Scotland, and 5 in Wales. There was also a monastery of nuns at Dartford. Before the Black Death in the fourteenth century, the Province could boast of being the largest in the Order, with a membership of around 3,000 friars. Scotland became an independent province in 1481, and Ireland in 1484. Dissolution of the Religious Houses At the Reformation, there were 55 houses in England and Wales. Their visitation began in 1538, and by March 1539 all were dissolved. Those friars who did not accept appointments in the Established Church were left without a pension and had to seek a Dominican life in the priories of Europe. In disguise and using aliases, they would return to England one by one as missionaries. Some were captured, imprisoned and tortured. Community life was restored in the Province by the foundation of a priory at Bornhem, Flanders, in what is today Belgium, in 1658, by Philip (later Cardinal) Howard. He also refounded the nuns, and began a school, to which English Catholics could send their sons, and where potential friars could be formed. So many men wanted to join the Order that a second priory was required, and a house was founded first in Rome and then in Louvain. Bornhem provided the friars with new base for their missions back in England. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, there were probably a dozen friars working the missions at any one time. Between 1620 and 1800 there were about sixty different mission stations in England, but only a few were permanent all the way through the period. Dominicans also worked as chaplains in foreign embassies in London. From 1730 the brothers felt able to hold their chapter meetings in England. 1745 was the last year a Dominican was imprisoned for being a priest. After the French Revolution, the priory at Bornhem was lost. Some friars set out for America, where the Province of St Joseph was founded in 1805. Others, together with the nuns and the school, returned to England. Return to Britain and Looking to the Future The friars now focused on a few missions, including H


Taking its name from a Portuguese dish of meat, garlic and wine, which hot curry originated in Goa?

The Curry House - Glossary of Indian Restaurant Curries Glossary of Indian Restaurant Curries     balti Balti is more a style of cooking than one particular curry. The word balti can be translated as "bucket" (i.e. a cooking pan) and some say the style of cooking is indigenous to an area of northern Pakistan known as Baltistan. A balti pan is basically a karahi which has the shape of a Chinese wok but with 2 small round handles on either side of the pan instead of one long handle. In specialist "Balti Houses" the balti is a meal in itself which contains both meat and vegetables and is eaten straight from the karahi using curled up pieces of nan bread. In standard Indian restaurants the balti is more of a stir-fried curry containing plenty of fried green peppers and fresh coriander ( cilantro). Medium hot. bhuna Bhuna is first and foremost a cooking process where spices are gently fried in plenty of oil to bring out their flavour. The dish "bhuna" is an extension of that process where meat is added to the spices and then cooked in its own juices which results in deep strong flavours but very little sauce. The restaurant bhuna is a well spiced curry with a thick sauce. It is often garnished with fried green peppers ( bell peppers) and shredded onions. Usually medium hot although I have had some pretty hot ones in my time. biryani Biryani is not a curry at all but the curry connection comes from the mixed vegetable curry with which it is served in most Indian restaurants. Biryani originated in Persia and, at its simplest, was rice and meat baked together in the oven. The cooks to the Moghul emperors took the biryani and transformed it into a courtly delicacy by adding aromatic spices and other exotic ingredients. Traditionally, biryanis are baked in the oven for some time so the aromatic spices and juices from the meat permeate the rice. In the Indian restaurant, however, all the dishes are made to order and the poor chef has to find a way of preparing the biryani in double quick time. So the restaurant biryani is often just pilau rice stir fried with chicken or lamb which has been cooked as an extra dry bhuna. The restaurant biryani is usually garnished with almonds and sultanas ( golden raisins) and is accompanied by a mixed vegetable curry to add a little juiciness to the rice. Mild. dhansak A famous Parsee dish. Interestingly the dhan part of the name means rice and a dhansak is traditionally served with a pulao of fried and spiced rice. An authentic dhansak will made with lamb and contain vegetables and many different types of dhal (the sak in the name). The curry house dhansak is often referred to as "hot, sweet and sour with lentils". The "hot" is chilli powder, the "sweet" is sugar and the "sour" is lemon juice. Curry houses commonly use masoor dhal (split red lentils) but some restaurants now use chana dhal to good effect. If it is done well the dhansak is an excellent curry with contrasting flavours and textures. But if the "sweet" in your restaurant dhansak is provided by the addition of pineapple then, in my opinion, you should order something else. dopiaza The dopiaza is a classic Indian dish dating back at least to Moghul times. The name dopiaza broadly translates as "2 onions" or "double onions". Some traditional versions of the dopiaza use twice the weight of onions compared to the weight of meat but a classic Indian dopiaza is more likely to use the onions in 2 different ways, fried and boiled, at different stages of the cooking. The restaurant version has small fried pieces of onion in the sauce and then larger chunks of lightly cooked onion are added towards the end of the cooking. Medium hot. jalfrezi Jalfrezi is not a traditional Indian dish as such but, like the bhuna, is actually a method of cooking. It literally means "hot-fry" but is probably better translated as "stir-fry". The term jalfrezi entered the English language at the time of the British Raj in India. Colonial households employed Indian cooks who would use the jalfrezi method of cooking to heat up cold roasted meat and potatoes. But the


John Adams and which other American president died on the Fourth of July 1826?

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die - Jul 04, 1826 - HISTORY.com An unlikely pair whose tumultuous friendship lasted half a century, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826, 50 years after signing the Declaration of Independence. Presidential Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die Share this: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die Author Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1826, former Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who were once fellow Patriots and then adversaries, die on the same day within five hours of each other. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were the last surviving members of the original American revolutionaries who had stood up to the British empire and forged a new political system in the former colonies. However, while they both believed in democracy and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, their opinions on how to achieve these ideals diverged over time. Adams preceded Jefferson as president (1797-1800); it was during this time that their ideas about policy-making became as distinct as their personalities. The irascible and hot-tempered Adams was a firm believer in a strong centralized government, while the erudite and gentile Jefferson believed federal government should take a more hands-off approach and defer to individual states’ rights. As Adams’ vice president, Jefferson was so horrified by what he considered to be Adams’ abuse of the presidency–particularly his passage of the restrictive Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798–that he abandoned Adams and Washington for his estate at Monticello. There, he plotted how to bring his Republican faction back into power in the presidential election of 1800. After an exceptionally bitter campaign, in which both parties engaged in slanderous attacks on each other in print, Jefferson emerged victorious. It appeared the former friends would be eternal enemies. After serving two presidential terms (1801-1809), Jefferson and Adams each expressed to third parties their respect the other and their desire to renew their friendship. Adams was the first to break the silence; he sent Jefferson a letter dated January 1, 1812, in which he wished Jefferson many happy new years to come. Jefferson responded with a note in which he fondly recalled when they were fellow laborers in the same cause. The former revolutionaries went on to resume their friendship over 14 years of correspondence during their golden years. On July 4, 1826, at the age of 90, Adams lay on his deathbed while the country celebrated Independence Day. His last words were Thomas Jefferson still survives. He was mistaken: Jefferson had died five hours earlier at Monticello at the age of 82. Related Videos


The characters James Wormold, Charles Fortnum, Holly Martins and Pinkie Brown were created by which British author, who died in Switzerland in 1991?

[Brian Lindsay Thomson] Graham Greene and the Poli(BookFi.org) | Writers [Brian Lindsay Thomson] Graham Greene and the Poli(BookFi.org) analise da obra deum grande escritor Copyright: © All Rights Reserved Graham Greene and the Politics of Popular Fiction and Film Brian Lindsay Thomson Graham Greene and the Politics of Popular Fictionand Film   This page intentionally left blank  More From This User This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview


"The Hector Berlioz opera ""Les Troyens"" is based on a poem written by whom?"

Hector Berlioz Hector Berlioz Click to preview or download this music Symphony Fantastique, and                   The Royal Hunt and Storm scene from the Opera Les Troyens   Berlioz had a passionate and idealistic personality, one given to incandescent                   enthusiasms and uncompromising struggles. Through most of this career he stood in opposition to Paris' entrenched musical establishments, which looked on his innovations                   in harmony, form, and instrumentation with suspicion or outright indignation. The judgment that Berlioz was a wild-eyed radical                   contained a certain element of truth.  He disliked the relatively safe, orderly music of his French contemporaries, preferring                   to use whatever risky effect most vividly expressed the passions behind his compositions. Berlioz's works were not, however,                   the rantings of a musical barbarian, as his critics claimed, but the authentic and imaginative expression of a composer with                   a highly developed sense of drama. Tracks: 1.     Berlioz Symphony Fantastique, Reveries, passions 2.     Berlioz Symphony Fantastique,                   Scene aux champs 3.     Berlioz Symphony Fantastique, Marche au supplice 4.     Symphony Fantastique, Songe                   d'une nuit de sabbat 5.     Berlioz Les Troyens, Royal Hunt and Storm 6.     Berlioz: Early Career 7.     Guide: Symphonie Fantastique                   and the Idee Fixe 8.     Guide: Exceptional Use of Instrumental Color 9.     Guide: Symphonie Fantastique  Movements                   I-III 10.Guide: Symphonie Fantastique  Movements IV-V 11. Listener’s Guide: Struggle for Recognition 12.   Guide: Les Troyens: Royal Hunt and Storm 13.   Listener’s Guide: An Uncompromising                   Romantic 14.   Listener’s                   Guide to: Orchestral Suite No. 3 Hector Berlioz and the Romantic Movement  During the second quarter of the nineteenth century, Paris became the home of Europe’s musical vanguard. Although the                   social climate of the French capital was growing ever more conservative, in reaction to the revolutionary upheavals of previous                   decades, Paris nevertheless nurtured, or at least tolerated, the most innovative musicians of the day. These were advocates of a new, radical                   kind of Romanticism in which poetry, drama and virtuosity replaced the old Classical-period values of poise, elegance and                   formal balance. As it happened, most of the major figures on the Parisian musical scene at this time were foreigners: Chopin,                   a refugee from Poland; Liszt, who had come from Hungary via Vienna; and, for a time, Wagner, a German. The one significant French composer associated with the radical                   wing of the Romantic movement during the first half of the nineteenth century was Hector Berlioz.Berlioz’s Romantic                   temperament showed itself in both his life and his music. The composer was a passionate and idealistic personality, one given                   to incandescent enthusiasms and uncompromising struggles. Through most of his career he stood in opposition to Paris’ entrenched                   musical establishment, which looked on his innovations in harmony, form and instrumentation with suspicion or outright indignation.                   The judgment that Berlioz was a wild-eyed radical contained a certain element of truth. Berlioz disdained the relatively safe,                   orderly music of his French contemporaries, preferring to risk whatever effect most vividly expressed


Saint Bruno founded which order of Monks?

ST. BRUNO, FOUNDER :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) ST. BRUNO, FOUNDER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2017 On Oct. 6, the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian order of monks who remain notable for their strictly traditional and austere rule of contemplative life. Born in 1030, Bruno is said to have belonged to a prominent family in the city of Cologne. Little is known of his early years, except that he studied theology in the present-day French city of Reims before returning to his native land, where he was most likely ordained a priest in approximately 1055. Returning to Reims the following year, he soon became head of the school he had attended there, after its director Heriman left to enter consecrated religious life in 1057. Bruno led and taught at the school for nearly two decades, acquiring an excellent reputation as a philosopher and theologian, until he was named chancellor of the local diocese in 1075. Bruno's time as chancellor coincided with an uproar in Reims over the behavior of its new bishop Manasses de Gournai. Suspended by the decision of a local council, the bishop appealed to Rome while attacking and robbing the houses of his opponents. Bruno left the diocese during this period, though he was considered as a possible successor to Manasses after the bishop's final deposition in 1080. The chancellor, however, was not interested in leading the Church of Reims. Bruno and two of his friends had resolved to renounce their worldly goods and positions and enter religious life. Inspired by a dream to seek guidance from the bishop later canonized as Saint Hugh of Grenoble, Bruno settled in the Chartreuse Mountains in 1084, joined by a small group of scholars looking to become monks. In 1088, one of Bruno's former students was elected as Pope Urban II. Six years into his life as an alpine monk, Bruno was called to leave his remote monastery to assist the Pope in his struggle against a rival papal claimant as well as the hostile Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. Bruno served as a close adviser to the Pope during a critical period of reform. Around this time, he also rejected another chance to become a bishop, this time in the Italian region of Calabria. While he obtained the Pope's permission to return to monastic life, Bruno was required to remain in Italy to help the Pope periodically, rather than returning to his monastery in France. During the 1090s Bruno befriended Count Roger of Sicily and Calabria, who granted land to his group of monks and enabled the founding of a major monastery in 1095. The monks were known, then as now, for their strict practice of asceticism, poverty, and prayer; and for their unique organizational form, combining the solitary life of hermits with the collective life of more conventional monks. St. Bruno died on October 6, 1101, after making a notable profession of faith which was preserved for posterity. In this final testimony, he gave particular emphasis to the doctrine of Christ's Eucharistic presence, which had already begun to be questioned in parts of the Western Church. “I believe,” he attested, “in the sacraments that the Church believes and holds in reverence, and especially that what has been consecrated on the altar is the true Flesh and the true Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which we receive for the forgiveness of our sins and in the hope of eternal salvation.” Veneration of St. Bruno was given formal approval in 1514, and extended throughout the Latin Rite in 1623. More recently, his Carthusian Order was the subject of the 2006 documentary film “Into Great Silence,” chronicling the life of monks in the Grand Chartreuse monastery.


Which multi purpose tool was first produced in 1891 by Karl Elsener, founder of the company Victorinox?

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The device shaped like a human foot, which cobblers use to make and repair shoes is called what?

Cobbler's last - definition of cobbler's last by The Free Dictionary Cobbler's last - definition of cobbler's last by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cobbler%27s+last Related to cobbler's last: cobbling , shoemaker's last , resoling ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. cobbler's last - holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes shoemaker's last , last holding device - a device for holding something Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: shoemaker's last References in periodicals archive ? She would knit, she was an expert painter and decorator and she even claimed she could repair shoes like her father, almost certainly true because we always had a cobbler's last under the stairs. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


Steinlager comes from which Commonwealth country?

Changing flags of the Commonwealth | Your NZ ‘Governments need more history graduates’ Changing flags of the Commonwealth In Lochore: Give flag vote a chance the NZ Herald has an interesting picture of how flags have changed in the British Commonwealth as countries have become more independent. Only four out of twenty countries have retained their old flags. New Zealand’s flag change process is getting interest back in the ‘old country’, the BBC report on How should New Zealand choose a new flag? It’s a vexillologist’s dream. New Zealand has kicked off a public consultation amid a debate on changing its flag. But where should the nation draw its inspiration from? When it comes to flag changes countries have often turned to symbols from nature and indigenous heritage, but politics is always and inevitably part of the formula. PM John Key first mooted the change last year and called for dropping the Union Jack as it represents the country’s colonial era “whose time has passed”. He also complained that New Zealand’s flag looks too much like Australia’s.


Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in which theatre in April 1865?

Today in History - April 14 | Library of Congress Library of Congress Today in History - April 14 April 14 Listen to this page Lincoln Shot at Ford’s Theater Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on April 14, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth entered the presidential box at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., and fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln . As Lincoln slumped forward in his seat, Booth leapt onto the stage and escaped out the back door. The paralyzed president was immediately examined by a doctor in the audience and then carried across the street to Petersen’s Boarding House where he died early the next morning. [D]ying as he did die, by the red hand of violence, killed, assassinated, taken off without warning, not because of personal hate…but because of his fidelity to union and liberty, he is doubly dear to us, and his memory will be precious forever. The Assassination of President Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre, Washington, D.C., lithograph, Currier & Ives, 1865. By Popular Demand: Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies, 1789-Present Lincoln’s assassination was the first presidential assassination in U.S. history. Booth carried out the attack five days after General Robert E. Lee had surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House , Virginia. He thought that his action would aid the South. The suspicion that Booth had acted as part of a conspiracy of Southern sympathizers increased Northern rancor. Whether Lincoln would have been able to temper the Reconstruction policies enacted by the Radical Republicans in Congress is left to historical speculation because of his untimely death as the United States transitioned from civil war to reunification and peace. Wanted Poster , issued by the War Department, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1865. An American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera Within days of the assassination, the War Department issued wanted posters for the arrest of Booth and his accomplices John Surratt and David Herold. Booth and Herold eluded capture until April 26, when federal troops discovered them hiding in a tobacco barn near Bowling Green, Virginia. Herold surrendered, but Booth stayed under cover and was shot as the barn burned to the ground. He died later that day. Booth’s co-conspirators Lewis Paine—who had attempted to murder Secretary of State William Henry Seward —George Atzerodt, David Herold, and Mary Surratt, all were executed for their part in the assassination conspiracy. Several other conspirators were sentenced to imprisonment. The death of President Lincoln resulted in an outpouring of grief nationwide. After a funeral at the White House and lying in state at the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln’s body was transported to the railway station where it began a 1,700-mile journey back to the president’s native Springfield, Illinois . On May 4, Lincoln was finally laid to rest in a tomb at the Oak RidgeCemetery . Many monuments were built to honor Abraham Lincoln over the years, across the nation and around the world. On April 14, 1876, Frederick Douglass delivered an oration at the unveiling of a monument to Lincoln located in Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln  Park. Better known to the nation is another memorial to Lincoln, also located in Washington, D.C. Featuring a monumental sculpture by Daniel Chester French, the Lincoln Memorial stands at the foot of the nation’s Mall and was dedicated on May 30, 1922. Contents of Abraham Lincoln’s Pockets, and Newspaper Recounting the Assassination , April 14, 1865. American Treasures of the Library of Congress Learn More To learn more about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, visit the Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress , which includes a timeline of the events and a gallery of related images. This collection also contains a digital presentation on the Emancipation Proclamation and a list of Lincoln Resources available in American Memory and elsewhere.


Fear of Mice or Rats, Musophobia My Extreme Animal Phobia | My Extreme Animal Phobia | Animal Planet My Extreme Animal Phobia Fear of Mice or Rats, Musophobia My Extreme Animal Phobia posted: 05/15/12 Fear of Mice or Rats, aka Musophobia DCL Related Video Rats in the Bathroom! (video) Plague Pests? To some, mice are cute. Reactions to the mouse's larger cousin, the rat, are more mixed. That's probably due to its long, wormlike tail, or perhaps it's the fact that they're known to carry diseases (a flea common to rats has often been blamed for the plagues of the Middle Ages). However, there is a flip side — both mice and rats are commonly domesticated and kept as household pets. They're easy to train and very intelligent. Rodent Reactions But you may identify more with the old Tom and Jerry cartoon character Mrs. Two Shoes, who would scream and leap up onto a chair every time Jerry (the mouse) appeared. A fear of mice is a stereotypical female trait, but both men and women suffer from musophobia, which also covers the fear of rats. There's also the myth that elephants have musophobia — which seems to have started with Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder — although with their poor eyesight and large size, they're probably just bothered by anything quick scurrying around that they can't identify. Is it just a fear of disease that plagues people with this phobia? Not necessarily. Some people are grossed out by how mice and rats feel, while others are afraid of being nibbled on. For musophobes, just the hint that a rat or mouse might be around can be terrifying. Wisdom From Dr. Zasio: Extreme Cases People who are afraid of animals can run the gamut from mild to extreme phobias. Dr. Zasio shared this story: "I don't ever remember seeing a centipede before, but the other day I was sitting in my home office and there was a centipede walking across my desk. I jumped back because it threw me, but I didn't run screaming out of the house and call maintenance to come to remove it. I lifted up the paper and I threw it outside. Am I afraid of them? No, but I'm certainly not going to pick it up. It doesn't run my life. I'm not going to move. I know a woman who, if she sees a lizard, she will sell her house and move to another location. She has the financial means to have done that a few times."


"The Hector Beriioz opera ""Beatrice et Benedict"" is based on which of Shakespeare's plays?"

Richard Brunel on BÉATRICE ET BÉNÉDICT - YouTube Richard Brunel on BÉATRICE ET BÉNÉDICT 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 18, 2016 An opera by Hector Berlioz - based on Shakespeares "Much Ado About Nothing". Stage-director Richard Brunel explains the story. Category


Who presents three hours of music on Classic FM, on weekdays between 10.00 am and 1 pm?

Schedule - Radio - Classic FM Classic FM Tim has all the music and information to get you going. Features include the Early Toast at 6.35 and the Breakfast Serial at 7.25. 9am - 1pm Bill presents the Classic FM Hall of Fame Hour at 9, followed by three hours of the best classical music including a track from the Classic FM Album of the Week. 1pm - 5pm Join Anne-Marie Minhall for two hours of your requests followed by two more hours of the very best classical music. 5pm - 7pm Join John as he plays the best music to take you into the evening including the Drive Discovery. 7pm - 8pm John Brunning offers an hour of sublime, relaxing music, designed to ease away the stresses and strains of the day. 8pm - 10pm Tonight Catherine Bott is in Italy and presents a programme that contains the music of the some of the country's famous luminaries. 10pm - 1am Enjoy three hours of the smoothest sounds and relaxing classical music in the company of Margherita Taylor. Saturday 21 January Enjoy three hours of the smoothest sounds and relaxing classical music in the company of Margherita Taylor. 1am - 4am Katie Breathwick has the perfect blend of night-time music to keep you company through the early hours. 4am - 7am Join Jane Jones for three hours of perfect start-the-day music to wake up to this morning. 7am - 10am Join Alan for three hours of the best music, including a Great British Discovery, his Gardening Tip and the Hall of Fame Hour from 9-10am. 10am - 1pm The much-loved presenter is the perfect companion to your morning. 1pm - 3pm Resident polymath, chart-topping singer and quiz master Alexander brings you a fabulous mix of music for your afternoon. 3pm - 5pm Nicholas has the best music to accompany your Saturday afternoon, including Hall of Fame favourites. 5pm - 7pm In the second show dedicated to the Academy Awards, Andrew Collins explores the 'Best Director' winners and nominees from across the decades. 7pm - 9pm As Alex James discovers the upcoming dates and anniversaries in the classical music calendar, we'll hear stunning recordings from Jaqueline du Pre who was born this week in 1945. 9pm - 10pm Join David Mellor as he crosses the Atlantic to shine the spotlight on a number of American Light Music specialists, in particular Henry Mancini, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin. 10pm - 12am Myleene presents her selection of smooth classics - the most relaxing classical music ever - to help you wind down at the end of the day. 1am - 4am Katie Breathwick has the perfect blend of night-time music to keep you company through the early hours. 4am - 7am Join Jane Jones for three hours of perfect start-the-day music to wake up to this morning. 7am - 10am Aled selects three hours of favourite music, from choral classics through to new discoveries, and at 9am join him for the Classic FM Hall of Fame Hour. 10am - 1pm The much-loved presenter is the perfect companion to your morning. 1pm - 3pm Resident polymath, chart-topping singer and quiz master Alexander brings you a fabulous mix of music for your afternoon. 3pm - 5pm This week Charlotte is interviewing the British film, television and theatre composer Nigel Hess. 5pm - 7pm John Brunning counts down the 30 biggest classical albums in the UK. 7pm - 9pm Voting has opened for this year's Classic FM Hall of Fame and David Mellor is on hand to provide plenty of inspiration for your all-important choices. 9pm - 10pm Tonight, Catherine Bott brings you the season of winter as interpreted by the great composers, including Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Schubert and Debussy. 10pm - 12am Myleene presents her selection of smooth classics - the most relaxing classical music ever - to help you wind down at the end of the day. 1am - 6am Sam keeps you company all through the night with the world's greatest music, including the Truckers' Tune, Cradle Classic and Dawn Chorus. 6am - 9am Tim has all the music and information to get you going. Features include the Early Toast at 6.35 and the Breakfast Serial at 7.25. 9am - 1pm John Suchet presents the Classic FM Hall of Fame Hour live from Adelaide, Australia, followe


What pub chain was founded by Tim Martin in 1975?

Tim Martin Archives – Whale Oil Beef Hooked | Whaleoil Media Wikipedia accounts for this in a much more sanitised way. J D Wetherspoon plc (LSE: JDW) is a British pub chain based in Watford. Founded as a single pub in 1979 by Tim Martin, the company now owns 815 pubs. The chain champions cask ale, low prices, long opening hours, and no music. The company also operates the Lloyds No. 1 chain and Wetherspoon Hotels. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The Company was founded in 1979 by Tim Martin, who opened the first Wetherspoon pub, ‘Marler’s Bar’, at Colney Hatch Lane in London. [2] Many of the other early Wetherspoon pubs were also in the same part of  Haringey . The J D Wetherspoon name comes from one of Martin’s teachers in New Zealand who could not control his class.


Of what does someone suffering from brontophobia have an irrational fear?

Brontophobia - GoMentor.com Brontophobia Brontophobia Often packaged together with astraphobia, which is the fear of thunderstorms, or keraunophobia, the fear of lightening, brontophobia is specifically the fear of thunder. One of the ten most common phobias in the world, this fear is actually present in both humans and animals. While a person may rationally understand that the thunder holds no danger for them, this often fails to ease their fears and without help a sufferer can become truly agitated during storms. Most common in children, this is still a very real fear that many people suffer from even into adulthood, which is why we offer online therapy for brontophobia here at GoMentor.com. First, however, here is a closer look at the symptoms and dangers associated with brontophobia. Symptoms of Brontophobia  People who suffer from brontophobia will often be filled with anxiety during thunderstorms, even if they are safely in their home. Like most phobias, panic attacks, crying, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat can all occur while the person is in the grip of their fear. Unique to this group of fears, however, is the interesting fact that most brontophobics will search out company to reassure them during a storm. This can drastically reduce the severity of their symptoms. People with brontophobia may also try to “hide” from a storm, covering their ears or climbing into closets. They will also pay attention to the possibility of an oncoming storm much more closely than other people, feeling an impending sense of dread that likely worsens their symptoms. Dangers of Brontophobia  In extreme cases, brontophobics can become obsessed with watching weather reports and tracking storms during rainy weather. Sometimes, they may even refuse to leave the house without checking the weather first to know that they are going to be “safe” from the object of their fear. Occasionally this even leads into a kind of agoraphobia, where the sufferer refuses to leave their house because no place else is safe. The panic attacks can also have a detrimental effect on a person's body, with symptoms getting worse over time if not treated correctly. Treatment for Brontophobia  Distraction is often the first key to treating brontophobia, which is one of the reasons having company during a storm can help abate the symptoms. If the phobia is more severe, then professional help may be required. Here at GoMentor.com, you can find therapists who offer online therapy to help sufferers of brontophobia and their families understand and harness the fear related to this phobia. The therapists and  professional counselors on GoMentor.com can give guidance while the online counseling can offer much needed emotional support. Definition of Brontophobia Brontophobia is characterized by a severe and often irrational fear of thunder that lasts longer than six months of a person’s life. Treatment options include therapy and counseling. Symptoms of / Reasons for Brontophobia Anxiety during thunderstorms A marked interest or even obsession with tracking weather patterns The need to seek out company during a storm A desire to hide from the storm An unwillingness to leave one’s house due to the potential danger of storms Related articles


With which long running folk-rock band have fiddlers Dave Swarbrick and Ric Sanders been associated?

Learn and talk about Dave Swarbrick, Alumni of Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, British folk rock musicians, Electric folk musicians, English fiddlers "Sloth" from Full House (1970) David Cyril Eric Swarbrick (5 April 1941 – 3 June 2016) was an English folk musician and singer-songwriter. He has been described by Ashley Hutchings as 'the most influential [British] fiddle player bar none' and his style has been copied or developed by almost every British and many world folk violin players who have followed him. [1] He was one of the most highly regarded musicians produced by the second British folk revival , contributing to some of the most important groups and projects of the 1960s, and he became a much sought-after session musician , which led him throughout his career to work with many of the major figures in folk and folk rock music. [2] His work for the group Fairport Convention from 1969 has been credited with leading them to produce their seminal album Liege & Lief (1969) which initiated the electric folk movement. This, and his subsequent career, helped create greater interest in British traditional music and was highly influential within mainstream rock. After 1970 he emerged as Fairport Convention's leading figure and guided the band through a series of important albums until its disbandment in 1979. He also played in a series of smaller, acoustic units and engaged in solo projects. He maintained a massive output of recordings and a significant profile and made a major contribution to the interpretation of traditional British music. Contents History[ edit ] Early career to 1968[ edit ] Born in 1941 in New Malden , now in Greater London, his family moved to Linton , near Grassington , North Yorkshire, where he learned to play the violin. [3] In the late 1940s the family moved to Birmingham , where he attended Birmingham College of Art (now absorbed into the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design ) in the late 1950s, with the intention of becoming a printer. [4] After winning a talent contest with his skiffle band, he was introduced to Beryl and Roger Marriott. The Marriotts took him under their wing and Beryl discovered that he had played the violin up until the skiffle craze; she actively encouraged him to switch back to the fiddle, and he joined the Beryl Marriott Ceilidh Band. [3] He joined the Ian Campbell Folk Group in 1960 and embarked on his recording career, playing on one single, three EPs and seven albums with the group over the next few years. [5] He also played on recordings for the three most important figures in the British folk movement of the time A. L. Lloyd , Ewan MacColl , and McColl's wife Peggy Seeger , as well as part of several collections to which the Ian Campbell Group contributed. [6] From 1965 he began to work with Martin Carthy , supporting him on his eponymous first album . [5] The association was such a success that the next recording, Second Album (1966), gave them equal billing. They produced another four highly regarded recordings between 1967 and 1968, including Byker Hill (1967), whose innovative arrangements of traditional songs made it one of the most influential folk albums of the decade. [6] Swarbrick also played on albums by Julie Felix , A. L. Lloyd and on the radio ballads , and became perhaps the most highly regarded interpreter of traditional material on the violin and certainly one of the most sought-after session musicians. [5] Session work and Fairport Convention in 1969–79[ edit ] Swarbrick as a member of Fairport Convention , appearing on the Dutch television show TopPop in 1972 Originally, it was as a session musician that Swarbrick was called in by Joe Boyd , the manager of rising folk rock group Fairport Convention , in 1969, to undertake some overdubs on the Richard Thompson -penned track "Cajun Woman". [5] Fairport had decided to play a traditional song " A Sailor's Life ", which Swarbrick had previously recorded with Carthy in 1969, and he was asked to contribute violin to the session. The result was an eleven-minute mini-epic that appeared on the 1969


In which artistic movement, formed in 1911 and taking its name from the London district forming the subject of many of their works, was Walter Sickert a leading figure?

History of Art: Art of the 20th Century Art of the 20th Century A Revolution in the Arts   (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Modern The term modern art has come to denote the innovating and even    revolutionary developments in Western painting and the other visual arts    since the second half of the 19th century. It embraces a wide variety of    movements, styles, theories, and attitudes, the modernity of which resides    in a common tendency to repudiate past conventions and precedents in    subject matter, mode of depiction, and painting technique alike. Not all    the painting of this period has made such a departure; representational    work, for example, has continued to appear, particularly in connection with    official exhibiting societies. Nevertheless, the idea that some current    types of painting are more properly of their time than are others, and for    that reason are more interesting or important, applies with particular    force to the painting of the last 150 years. By the mid-19th century, painting was no longer basically in service to    either the church or the court but rather was patronized by the upper and    middle classes of an increasingly materialistic and secularized Western    society. This society was undergoing rapid change because of the growth of    science and technology, industrialization, urbanization, and the    fundamental questioning of received religious dogmas. Painters were thus    confronted with the need to reject traditional, historical, or academic    forms and conventions in an effort to create an art that would better    reflect the changed social, material, and intellectual conditions of    emerging modern life. Another important, if indirect, stimulus to change    was the development from the early 19th century on of photography and    other photomechanical techniques, which freed (or deprived) painting and    drawing of their hitherto cardinal roles as the only available means of    accurately depicting the visual world. These manually executed arts were    thus no longer obliged to serve as the means of recording and    disseminating information as they once had been and were eventually freed    to explore aesthetically the basic visual elements of line, colour, tone,    and composition in a nonrepresentational context. Indeed, an important    trend in modern painting has been that of abstractionï¿½i.e., painting in    which little or no attempt is made to accurately depict the appearance or    form of objects in the realm of nature or the existing physical world. The    door of the objective world was thus closed, but the inner world of the    imagination offered seemingly infinite possibilities for exploration, as    did the manipulation of pigments on a flat surface for their purely    intrinsic visual or aesthetic appeal. The beginnings of modern painting cannot be clearly demarcated, but it is    generally agreed that it started in mid-19th-century France. The paintings    of Gustav Courbet, Edouard Manet, and the Impressionists represent a    deepening rejection of the prevailing academic traditions of Neoclassicism    and Romanticism and a quest for a more truthful naturalistic    representation of the visual world. The sepainters' Postimpressionist    successorsï¿½notably Paul Cï¿½zanne, Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, and Paul    Gauguinï¿½can be viewed as more clearly modern in their repudiation of    traditional subject matter and techniques and in their assumption of a    more subjective and personal vision.From about the 1890s a succession of    varied styles and movements arose that are the core of modern painting and    are also one of the high points of the history of the Western visual arts    in general. These modern movements include Neo-Impressionism, Symbolism,    the Nabis, Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Futurism, the Ashcan School, Suprematism, Constructivism, O


Completed in 1973 and made into a World Heritage site in 2007, which building was designed by Jorn Utzon on Bennelong Point?

Sydney Opera House - 必应 Sign in Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia, identified as one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the building was formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The government of New South Wales, led by the premier, Joseph Cahill, authorised work to begin in 1958 with Utzon directing construction. The government's decision to build Utzon's desi ... (展开) gn is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation. The Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007. The building and its surrounds occupy the whole of Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, between Sydney Cove and Farm Cove, adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and close by the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Though its name suggests a single venue, the building comprises multiple performance venues which together are among the busiest of performing arts centres - hosting well over 1,500 performances annually, attended by more than 1.2 million people. A wide range of performances is presented in the venues, by numerous performing arts producers, including four key resident companies: Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, more than eight million people visit the site each year, with around 350,000 visitors annually taking a guided tour of the building. The building is managed by the Sydney Opera House Trust, an agency of the New South Wales State Government.


"The Survivor song ""Eye of the Tiger"" was the theme tune to which film?"

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger Lyrics | MetroLyrics Eye Of The Tiger Lyrics New! Highlight lyrics to add Meanings, Special Memories, and Misheard Lyrics... Submit Corrections Cancel Risin' up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet Just a man and his will to survive So many times, it happens too fast You trade your passion for glory Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past You must fight just to keep them alive meaning  byAmandaH ,  Editor "Eye Of The Tiger" served as the theme song for the 1982 film Rocky III, and co-writer Jim Peterik recalled to The Tennesean how the song came together. He was… It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight Risin' up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger Face to face, out in the heat Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry They stack the odds 'till we take to the street For the kill with the skill to survive It's the eye of the tiger, it's the dream of the fight Risin' up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger Risin' up, straight to the top Had the guts, got the glory Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop Just a man and his will to survive It's the eye of the tiger, it's the dream of the fight Risin' up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger Songwriters


"The word ""jute"", describing the fibre used in the making of canvas, gunny and similar materials, is derived from which Asian language?"

jute : definition of jute and synonyms of jute (English)   Jute fibre is being dehydrated after retting alongside a road   Jute Rope Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus , which has been classified in the family Tiliaceae , or more recently in Malvaceae . However, it has been reclassified within the family Sparrmanniaceae . Jute is one of the most affordable natural fibres and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses of vegetable fibres. Jute fibres are composed primarily of the plant materials cellulose (major component of plant fibre) and lignin (major components of wood fibre). It is thus a ligno-cellulosic fibre that is partially a textile fibre and partially wood. It falls into the bast fibre category (fibre collected from bast or skin of the plant) along with kenaf , industrial hemp , flax ( linen ), ramie , etc. The industrial term for jute fibre is raw jute. The fibres are off-white to brown, and 1–4 metres (3–12 feet) long. Contents Main article: Jute cultivation   Jute plants (Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis) Jute needs a plain alluvial soil and standing water. The suitable climate for growing jute (warm and wet climate) is offered by the monsoon climate during the monsoon season. Temperatures from 20˚C to 40˚C and relative humidity of 70%–80% are favourable for successful cultivation. Jute requires 5–8 cm of rainfall weekly and more during the sowing period.   White jute (Corchorus capsularis) Historical documents (including Ain-e-Akbari by Abul Fazal in 1590) state that the poor villagers of India used to wear clothes made of jute. Simple handlooms and hand spinning wheels were used by the weavers, who used to spin cotton yarns as well. History also states that Indians, especially Bengalis , used ropes and twines made of white jute from ancient times for household and other uses.   Tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius) Tossa jute ( Corchorus olitorius ) is a variety thought to be native to India , which is also the world's top producer. It is used as an herb among Middle Eastern and African countries, who use the leaves that are used as an ingredient in a mucilaginous potherb called "molokhiya" ( ملوخية , of uncertain etymology). It is very popular in some Arab countries such as Egypt , Jordan , and Syria as a soup-based dish, sometimes with meat over rice or lentils . On the other hand, it is used mainly for its fiber in India , other countries in Southeast Asia , and the South Pacific . The Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible mentions this vegetable potherb as " Jew 's mallow". [1] It is high in protein , vitamin C , beta-carotene , calcium , and iron . Tossa jute fibre is softer, silkier, and stronger than white jute. This variety astonishingly showed good sustainability in the climate of the Ganges Delta . Along with white jute, tossa jute has also been cultivated in the soil of Bengal where it is known as paat from the start of the 19th century. Currently, the Bengal region ( West Bengal in India , and Bangladesh ) is the largest global producer of the tossa jute variety.   Jute Fibre   History   Collecting jute"; a painting (artist unknown), 1950's-60 For centuries, jute has been an integral part of culture of Bengal , in the entire southwest of Bangladesh and some portions of West Bengal . During the British Raj in the 19th and early 20th centuries, much of the raw jute fibre of Bengal was carried off to the United Kingdom , where it was then processed in mills concentrated in Dundee . Initially, due to its texture, it could only be processed by hand until it was discovered in that city that by treating it with whale oil , it could be treated by machine [2] The industry boomed ("jute weaver" was a recognised trade occupation in the 1901 UK census), but this trade had largely ceased by about 1970 due to the appearance of synthetic fibres. Margaret Donnelly, a jute mill landowner in Dundee in the 1800s, set up the first jute mills in Bengal. In the 1950s and 1960s, when nylon


Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia | Slovak-Republic.org Tourist Info General Information Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia. Its population is approximately 427,000 and it is also the largest city in the country. Bratislava lies on both banks of the river Danube in southwestern Slovakia. Its originality between capitals is that it borders with two countries – Austria (Vienna 60 km apart) and Hungary. Bratislava is a political, economical and cultural centre of the country. It is a seat of the parliament, Slovak president and the executive branch of government. Several universities, museums, galleries and other important institutions have their headquaters here. It is also the home of many large businesses and financial institutions. As the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava is a logical starting point for your trip. It’s also easy to reach by air, car, train or Danube River cruise/hydrofoil from Austria (2 miles) or Hungary (8 miles) or the Czech Republic (40 miles). And it’s easy to explore because it’s compact and walkable. There’s even a historic red sightseeing tram that makes a circuit of the main sights. And don’t forget to get a Bratislava City card which provides discounts on public transportation, restaurants and museums. Filled with historical monuments and relics dating back to the early Stone Age, Bratislava is both old and new. It has survived the Celts, the Romans, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Soviet domination. Bratislava is also one of the youngest capitals in Europe. Of a total population of 450,000, some 60,000 are students at three universities. This – and the diversity of people – gives the city vibrancy and dynamism. You can feel it in the extraordinary number of cafes, bars and clubs in the narrow streets, cellars and courtyards of the mostly-pedestrianized Old Town. You’ll want to spend most of your time there, soaking up both historical ambience and youthful energy . Bratislava is the most cosmopolitan, accessible city in Slovakia for Americans to visit. It has the best restaurants – with a wide selection of cuisines – the best cafes, bars, and entertainment – including operas and symphonies, folk music and dance and international pop culture. Although still inexpensive by Western standards – say, $15 for a good dinner for two including wine or beer – prices in Bratislava are the highest in Slovakia. Speaking of wine, take time to enjoy the wine villages just outside the city – vineyards start in the northern suburbs on the slopes of the Small Carpathian mountains. Bratislava has warmer temperatures and more sunshine than the rest of the country – good for grapes and good for people! The city hosts a large number of festivals and special events throughout the year featuring folk and contemporary art, wine, beer, historical re-enactments, classical music, jazz, dance, and just plain craziness (come for April Fool’s Day!). Heavily influenced throughout history by Germans, Austrians, Hungarians and its pre-WWII Jewish population, Bratislava is the most sophisticated and least typical town in the country. To get an idea of what Slovakia is all about, we recommend staying just a little longer and discover one or two other towns. Bratislava City Districts Bratislava I – Staré mesto (Old Town) Bratislava II – Ružinov, Vrakuňa, Podunajské Biskupice Bratislava III – Nové Mesto (New Town), Rača, Vajnory Bratislava IV – Karlova Ves, Dúbravka, Lamač, Devín, Devínska Nová Ves, Záhorská Bystrica Bratislava V – Petržalka, Jarovce, Rusovce, Čunovo Map Transport The Public Transport System (Mestská Hromadná Doprava – MHD) in Bratislava consists of buses (“autobus”), trolleybuses (“trolejbus” – looks like a bus, but takes electric power from overhead power lines) and trams (“električka”). There is no subway (“metro”), although it has been a subject of municipal discussions for over 20 years. The network is relatively dense and most lines operate between 5 am and midnight. During the night, there are special night lines, but they are not very frequent. If you want to travel by


To which family of birds do the Razorbill and the Guillemot belong?

Razorbill - Whatbird.com Razorbill Auks, Murres and Puffins (Alcidae) Code 4 Copyright © 2004 - 2017 Mitch Waite Group PHOTOS Photos we are missing. CONSERVATION STATUS The Razorbill has a large range, estimated globally at 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 square kilometers. Native to Europe and North America, this bird prefers neritic, oceanic, coastal, or tidal ecosystems. The global population of this bird is estimated at 1,500,000 individuals and does not show signs of decline that would necessitate inclusion on the IUCN Red List. For this reason, the current evaluation status of the Razorbill is Least Concern. IBIRD EXPLORER GENERAL posted on May 13, 2013 07:47 AM PHOTO SHARING AND DISCUSSION posted on December 01, 2009 12:06 PM BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY posted on June 12, 2016 09:03 PM SUMMARY Overview Razorbill: Large seabird with black head, neck, upperparts, white line from bill to eye, and white underparts. Large, wedge-shaped bill is black with a central, thin white band. Black legs and feet. Feeds on fish, marine worms, squid and crustaceans. Swift low direct flight.   Range and Habitat Razorbill: Breeds in coastal sites from Spitsbergen, through Scandinavia to Iceland, Britain, and northwest France. Spends winters as far south as Spain and Morocco; also found in Greenland and the east coast of North America south to Maine. Casual south to Florida in the winter. Frequents coastal and oceanic waters; breeds on coastal cliffs and rock stacks in the summer. SONGS AND CALLS "urrr", "arrc-arrc" INTERESTING FACTS Razorbills, guillemots and puffins do not compete directly for food because guillemots catch large fish, which they carry singly; puffins catch small fish and razorbills catch medium-sized fish. Their chicks cannot fly when they leave the colony, so the breeding site must give immediate access to the sea. A group of razorbills are collectively known as an "edge" and a "strop" of razorbills. Razorbills are exclusively an Atlantic species, with no counterpart in the Pacific. SIMILAR BIRDS About this North America Map This map shows how this species is distributed across North America. FAMILY DESCRIPTION Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) ORDER The CHARADRIIFORMES (pronounced kah-RAH-dree-ih-FOR-meez) is a taxonomic order of nineteen families including the gulls, sandpipers, plovers, and auks (more commonly known as “Alcids”). FAMILY TAXONOMY The Alcidae (pronounced AL-sih-dee) family is composed of twenty-three species of Alcids in eleven genera, all occurring in the cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere. NORTH AMERICA Twenty-two species of Alcids in eleven genera have occurred in North America including the clown-like puffins, the murres, the murrelets, the diminutive Dovekie, and the flightless, extinct Great Auk. KNOWN FOR Members of the Alcidae are known for their penguin-like appearance despite being unrelated to the penguin family. Alcids are also known for their habit of nesting in dense colonies. To the people of Iceland and the Faroe Islands, the Atlantic Puffin and their eggs are also known as food. PHYSICAL Small to medium in size, Alcids are plump, short-tailed duck-like birds with webbed feet on short legs. Unlike the extinct Great Auk, other Alcids have thin, medium-length wings used for rapid, buzzing flight. Bill shape varies among species from the short and stubby beak of the Dovekie to the thin, medium-length bills of murres and murrelets, and the narrow, arched bills of the puffins. COLORATION Most Alcid species are black on the upperparts and white on the underparts or all dark, exceptions being the guillemots (with white wing patches), and the mottled brown breeding plumages of the Marbled and Kittlitz’s Murrelets. Some species have bright colors such as orange, yellow, and red on head plumes and on their bills. GEOGRAPHIC HABITAT The Alcidae are maritime birds found off both coasts of North America. On the Atlantic coast, they breed in Maine and northeastern Canada, wintering south to New Jersey, while on the west coast, Alcid species are found from the islands of the Bering Sea to southern Califor


Which motor manufacturer produces the Berlingo MPV and van?

Citroen Berlingo Multispace Review (2017) | Autocar Citroen Berlingo Multispace review The van-based MPV gets an injection of sophistication The Berlingo wears the Citroën double chevron badge proudly The Berlingo's headlamps share a striking similarity with the C4 Picasso Be careful in multi-storey car parks. The Berlingo has the high seating position of an SUV and a roofline to match The ease of entry provided by the sliding rear side doors is a serious boon Enormous tailgate can make boot access tricky in tight parking spots The cylindrical cubbyholes are surprisingly capacious and clingy Modularity pack also brings three (heavy and fiddly) removable rear seats Front seats are comfy and supportive — useful, given the amount of body roll Both the steering wheel and seats provide a wide range of adjustment, but the driving position remains slightly van-like A tall body means you can fit awkward loads without having to remove the seats A low sill and flat boot floor means its easy to load heavy luggage For a car that puts out just 89bhp and tips Mira’s scales at 1580kg, the 1.6HDi Berlingo actually acquits itself reasonably well It will keep up with the flow of traffic, and the healthy 159lb ft of torque means it can do so without feeling too strained The gearchange is probably the drivetrain’s weakest link No Berlingo can be described as quick, but that's not the point Body roll inevitably builds up the harder you push, but it deals with rapid changes of direction with little drama There doesn’t seem to be anything in the Berlingo’s dynamic make-up to make it feel unstable The utilitarian family holdall is now likeable and sophisticated Close The original Citroen Berlingo was a bit of a pioneer — at least in the UK. Although van-based MPVs have been popular with Continental families on a budget for decades, the original Berlingo was a bit of a surprise hit for Citroën when it brought the genre to the UK back in 1998. MPVs based on commercial vehicles do not hold the highest of ranks in the pantheon of people carriers, though. They must provide simple, rugged and practical family transport, but their no-frills nature means that anything more than a token nod to luxury or refinement is unnecessary, if not undesirable.


Ellen Terry was painted by Lady Macbeth in a celebrated work by which artist?

'Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth', John Singer Sargent, 1889 | Tate Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth 1889 Support: 2210 x 1143 mm frame: 2500 x 1434 x 105 mm Collection Presented by Sir Joseph Duveen 1906 Reference Catalogue entry Display caption The famous actress, Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), is shown here in the role of Lady Macbeth. At the first performance in 1888, Sargent was struck by Terry's appearance and persuaded her to sit for a portrait . He invented her dramatic pose, which did not occur in the production. Oscar Wilde, who saw Terry's arrival at Sargent's Chelsea studio, remarked, 'The street that on a wet and dreary morning has vouchsafed the vision of Lady Macbeth in full regalia magnificently seated in a four-wheeler can never again be as other streets: it must always be full of wonderful possibilities.' Gallery label, August 2004 N02053 ELLEN TERRY AS LADY MACBETH 1888–9 Inscr. ‘John S. Sargent’b.l. Canvas, 87×45 (221×114·5); painted strips 6 3/4 (16·5), 3 (7·5), 4 (10) and 2 1/4 (6) turned over top, right, left and bottom edges respectively. Presented by Sir Joseph Duveen (the elder) 1906. Coll: Purchased from the artist by Sir Henry Irving; sold Christie's, 16 December 1905 (144), bt. Wyatt for Duveen. Exh: New Gallery, summer 1889 (110); Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1890 (810); World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, 1893 (United States Section); 26th Autumn Exhibition, Liverpool, August–December 1896 (891); Dramatic and Musical Art, International Society, 1897 (124). Lit: Art Journal, 1889, p.191, and 1907, p.79, repr. p.80; William Walton, World's Columbian Exposition, Art and Architecture: The Art, 1893, I, p.16, repr. facing p.5; Downes, 1925, pp.27, 48, 151–2; Charteris, 1927, pp.100–1, 137, 223, 261; E. Craig and Christopher St John (ed.), Ellen Terry's Memoirs, 1933, pp.233–4, 245, 247–8; Mount, 1955, pp.142–7, 413, 432; McKibbin, 1956, p.126; Mount, 1957, pp.121–4, 340. Repr: Wood, n.d., facing p.22 (in colour); Pousette-Dart, 1924, n.p.; Manson and Meynell, 1927, n.p. Dame Alice Ellen Terry (1847–1928), actress and third daughter of a well-known family of actors, is shown here in her famous part of Lady Macbeth, which she played in Sir Henry Irving's new production of Macbeth at the Lyceum Theatre, London, with Irving in the title role. Sargent was present at the first performance, 29 December 1888, and was immediately struck by the actress's appearance on the stage. Miss Terry was reluctant to sit for her portrait until the play's success was more assured, but sittings seem to have begun very soon after the first night, as Sargent, writing to Mrs Gardner 1 January 1889, recounts how bad light impeded progress on the portrait. However, it was finished in time for the summer exhibition at the New Gallery that same year. The artist has invented a pose which shows Lady Macbeth about to place the royal crown of Duncan on her head. This incident does not occur in the play, nor has a study of the actress's prompt-books for Macbeth provided evidence that it was a dramatic invention on the part of Irving. The sitter's daughter, Miss Edith Craig, thought it a pity that such a misleading pose should have been adopted. (Information supplied by Miss Olive Chaplin, Curator of the Ellen Terry Memorial Museum.) The gold-embroidered green dress worn by Lady Macbeth was designed by Mrs Comyns Carr and made by Mrs Nettleship, and in a long notice of the play printed in The Times, 31 December 1888, a critic wrote of Ellen Terry's unusually tender interpretation of the part that ‘her matted red hair, hanging in long tresses, and her ruddy cheeks mark her as a raw-boned daughter of the North and she wears an appropriate dress of garish green stuff embroidered with gold. There is nothing of the martial or adventurous spirit in her composition to bring her into harmony with her barbarous surroundings’ (quoted by W. Moelwyn Merchant, Shakespeare and the Artist, 1959, p.139). The Tate portrait, which Ellen Terry described in her Memoirs as the sensation of the year (1889), was


Perth, in Scotland, stands on the banks of which river?

Perth Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland Perth and The River    Tay   Until the early 1980s most journeys through eastern Scotland would   sooner or later have brought you to Perth. Since then the city has been   bypassed to the south and west by the M90 and A9. As a result very little   through traffic needs to enter Perth, though it remains an extremely busy city.   And a city it is: Perth became Scotland's seventh and latest city in   celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Perth's origins lay in the fort the Romans built at Bertha in about AD83 to act as a supply base for their occasional occupation of north   eastern Scotland (see our Historical Timeline ). This was   located at the highest point on the River Tay their ships could reach, at its   confluence with the River Almond two miles north of the current centre of the   city. A thousand years of silting meant the highest navigable point had moved   downstream by 1125, when King   David I set up a new town, again on the west bank of the River Tay. This   formed the basis of modern Perth and was set out in the grid plan still so   evident within the compact city centre today. At about the same time the first bridge was built across the River   Tay, linking Perth with what later became called Bridgend, and with the ancient   capital of Scotland at Scone, two miles   upstream on the east bank of the Tay. Perth's history has been intimately tied with its river ever since.   As the lowest crossing point of the Tay it assumed a strategic significance   that was not missed by passing armies over the following centuries. In the Wars   of Independence the town was heavily fortified and held by the English. Robert the Bruce captured it in January 1313 after swimming across the town moat and climbing   the walls. Its later visitors included armies owing allegiance to the   Covenanters, the Jacobites and Oliver Cromwell. If the River Tay assured Perth's growth and its wealth, it also   formed an ever present threat to its low-lying site. This was demonstrated   forcibly in 1209 when a flood destroyed the bridge across the river. It also   badly damaged the earth motte near today's High Street on which the castle had   been built in 1160. As a result the castle had to be pulled down. Flooding by the River Tay has characterised the story of Perth   right up to modern times. As recently as 1993 large parts of the city were   inundated. This led to the construction over several years of large scale flood   defences that were completed late in 2001, leaving Perth with a remodelled and   very attractive riverside, and returning to the residents full access to the   parks of North and South Inch. Problems with its bridges has been another recurring theme through   much of Perth's history. The bridge that was swept away in 1209 was swiftly   replaced. Another bridge was built in about 1590. This was badly damaged in   more floods in 1621 and finally destroyed, again by the river, in 1648. For the   following 130 years Perth made do with a ferry link across the Tay. In 1771 a   new stone bridge, Perth Bridge, was built. This survives, though the Victoria   Bridge, built in 1900 to provide a second crossing, was replaced by the Queen's   Bridge in 1960. As a settlement Perth has expanded steadily westwards in recent   years towards its bypass. But the city centre still occupies the area it did in   medieval times, constrained as it is by the river and by the twin public parks   of the North and South Inch. North Inch achieved a certain infamy as the site of the Battle of   the Inch, organised by Robert III in 1396. In an   effort to end a long standing feud between the Kay and Chattan Clans, and in an   effort to suppress wider trouble in the Highlands, the King arranged a fight to   the death between 30 men of each clan. This took place in front of spectators,   including the Royal Court, on specially built stands. The battle started with each man firing three bolts from his


In which 1986 film did Patsy Kensit star alongside Eddie O'Connell?

Absolute Beginners ’86 You are at: Home » Guest Star »Absolute Beginners ’86 Absolute Beginners ’86 Guest Star When Julien Temple’s Absolute Beginners was released in 1986 it was met with general indifference and some critical dismissals. While the film may have some problems, today its reputation seems to be clouded by the misconception that it single-handedly ruined the prestigious British film studio Goldcrest and was universally panned. Neither of these assumptions is true and from a distance of some 25 years it’s probably much easier for modern audiences to appreciate Temple’s creative attempt to breathe new life into the movie musical. His unusual amalgam of different musical eras and pop culture references was ahead of its time but today it can be enjoyed as an interesting predecessor to Baz Luhrmann’s films including Romeo + Juliet (1996), Moulin Rouge! (2001) and The Great Gatsby (2013). Absolute Beginners tells the story of Colin (Eddie O’Connell), a young photographer who’s infatuated with a promising fashion designer sporting the quirky name of Crepe Suzette (Patsy Kensit). It’s 1958 in London during a long hot summer when “The Soho nights were cool in the heat, with light and music in the streets.” The couple’s budding romance begins to fall apart when Suzette’s fashion career takes off and she eventually marries a sexually ambiguous and much older designer (James Fox) in a selfish attempt to further her ambitions.  The heartbroken Colin gets his revenge by becoming a successful photographer of youth culture and stealing some of Suzette’s limelight but his efforts to win back the woman he loves are complicated by the growing racial tensions in the city. After riots erupt across London, Colin and Suzette finally come together to support their integrated neighborhood threatened by race baiting property developers. The ensuing drama is punctuated by colorful song-and-dance numbers and the film ends in a musical climax reminiscent of West Side Story (1961) that takes place under an umbrella of exploding firework. As the director of The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle (1979) and many trendsetting videos for the burgeoning music television market, Julien Temple had established himself as a taste maker and a purveyor of popular culture. The British film industry assumed he could do no wrong and Goldcrest Films, which had been the driving force behind Oscar winning movies such as Chariots of Fire (1981), Gandhi (1982)  and The Killing Fields (1984), agreed to finance Temple’s first full-length feature film. At the time the studio was facing financial disaster following the unprecedented critical and box office failure of Revolution (1985) and Goldcrest desperately needed a major hit if they were going to survive. They began to oversell Absolute Beginners to the British press and it was widely hyped as “The future of British cinema.” As expectations increased, Temple’s new musical began to run into production problems. The elaborate sets designed to emulate London in the late ‘50s were costly and heavy rains stalled filming. The bad weather also caused cast and crew members to become ill and further delays were inevitable after an electrical fire destroyed one of the expensive sound stages. Frustrated producers publicly shared their concerns with journalists and rumors began to circulate that Absolute Beginners was so bad that it would never get released. Before the film saw the light of day publications like Time Out were suggesting “Ten reasons why nobody should bother going to see Absolute Beginners.” It was assumed that Temple was out of his league and the movie was doomed to fail so the director was forced off the picture before he was allowed to edit it. When the film did finally see the light of day the critical consensus was more or less indifferent but it failed to find a supportive audience and Goldcrest Films did eventually close its doors but has since relaunched. Following the film’s release in Britain the Daily Mail proclaimed that Absolute Beginners was “a riot of color and action” while critics at Time Ou