What is the name of the strait separating Norway and Denmark?

Lighthouses of Denmark: West Coast Lighthouses of Denmark: West Coast Denmark , located at the mouth of the Baltic Sea, includes     the north-pointing peninsula of Jylland (Jutland) in the west and a large     number of islands to the east. The capital, Copenhagen, is on the island     of Sjælland. Other major Danish islands include Fyn (between Sjælland     and Jylland), Lolland and Falster (south of Sjælland) and Bornholm (farther     east in the Baltic). The Skaggerak is a sound separating Jylland from     Norway to the northwest, while the Kattegat separates Jylland from Sweden     to the northeast. This page covers lighthouses on the west coast of Jylland and on the Limfjord waterway that crosses the northern part of the peninsula. The southern     part of this coast faces the North Sea, and the northern part faces     Norway across the Skaggerak. The Danish word for a lighthouse is fyr. The front light of a     range is the forfyr and the rear light is the bagfyr. Næs is a cape, odde a narrow promontory or isthmus, ø is an island, and havn is a harbor. In October 2011, the government placed maintenance of Danish aids     to navigation under the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen). ARLHS numbers are from the ARLHS     World List of Lights . DFL numbers are from the Dansk Fyrliste. Admiralty numbers are from volume B of the Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals. U.S. NGA List numbers     are from Publication 114. General Sources Official Danish light list (in .pdf format); the list also includes lights of Greenland and Faroes. Hanstholm Light, Thisted, October 2005 photo copyright Malte Werning; used     by permission Bovbjerg Light, Lemvig, June 2008 Flickr Creative Commons photo by Johan Wieland Syddanmark (Southern Denmark) Region Lighthouses Note: Additional lighthouses of the Syddanmark region are listed on the Southeast Jylland and Fyn and Langeland pages. Esbjerg Lighthouses * Esbjerg   Trafikhavn Sydmole (South Mole) (2) 2014 (station established 1889). Active; focal plane 8 m (26 ft); continuous green light. 5 m (17 ft) square skeletal tower with lantern and enclosed upper portion, painted green. Köhler has a photo . The original lighthouse, a 5 m (17 ft)   round cast iron tower with a domed lantern, was removed and scrapped in 2014. That tower   was green in the Anke/Jens photo (July 2005) and in Huelse's photo ,   although it was white in Trabas's photo .   Google has a 2010 street view across the harbor and a satellite   view . The Trafikhavn (Commercial Harbor) is one of several small basins   in the harbor facilities at Esbjerg. Located at the end of the Trafikhavn   South Mole; apparently accessible by walking the mole. Site open, tower closed.   DFL-0075; Admiralty B1796; NGA 10792. * Esbjerg   Trafikhavn Nordmole (North Mole) (1) 2014 (station established 1889). Active; focal plane 8 m (26 ft); continuous red light. 5 m (17 ft) square skeletal tower with lantern and enclosed upper portion, painted red. Köhler has a photo . The original lighthouse, a 5 m (17 ft)   round cast iron tower with a domed lantern, was removed and scrapped in 2014. Trabas   has an excellent closeup photo by Klaus Kern (note the south mole light in the background, painted green),   Huelse also has a photo ,   and Google has a 2010 street view across the harbor and a satellite   view . Huelse has a postcard   view of a former mole lighthouse. Site open, tower closed. Located at   the end of the Trafikhavn North Mole; apparently accessible by walking the   mole. DFL-0074; Admiralty B1794; NGA 10788. * Esbjerg 1923. Active; focal plane 6 m (20 ft); white, red or green light, depending   on direction, 2 s on, 2 s off, 6 s on, 2 s off. 5 m (17 ft) wood building;   the light is shown through a square window. Lighthouse painted white with   one red horizontal band. Huelse also has a good photo ,   Lemvigh has a page for the light, Köhler has a photo , and Google has a satellite   view .


Which European country recently passed a law legalizing divorce?

History of Divorce History of Divorce Around The World By Molly Kalafut Just as marriage creates a family relationship, divorce ends that marriage. Most of the Western Hemisphere and some countries in the Eastern Hemisphere allow divorce under certain circumstances. The legal issues surrounding eligibility for divorce are often very complicated and include everything from alimony and child support to whether the divorced wife must return to her maiden name. Remarriage is is a surprisingly sticky issue, and throughout history many regions regulated if or when a divorced husband or wife could remarry. Babylonia Divorce regulation was first introduced by the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Babylonia. Brazil In 1978 the country of Brazil made divorce legal. Canada In the 1960s Canada legalized divorce. Previously the only option was to get a marriage dissolved by an Act of Parliament with an investigation by a special committee of the Canadian Senate. In July 2004, a lesbian couple in Ontario, Canada became the first same-sex couple in Canada to seek a divorce...complicated by divorce laws that define spouses as "either of a man or a woman who are married to each other." The couple had been together for nearly 10 years, married on June 18, 2003 about a week after it was legalized and then separated only 5 days later. The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the Divorce Act unconstitutional on September 13, 2004 and ordered same-sex marriages added. Chile In March 2004 the Congress of Chile approved legislation to legalize divorce after 9 years of debate and a 120 year divorce ban. The legalized divorce was signed into law during May 2004 by President Ricardo Lagos of Chile. The first divorces took place on November 18 2004 when the law first went into effect. Couples that want to divorce are required to undergo 2 months of counseling and separation of 1 year if both parties agree, or 3 years separation if the couples don't agree. The separation period can be waived by a judge for "violations of marital duties" that include violence, drugs, criminal acts, prostitution or homosexuality. Despite the Catholic Church's heated opposition to the law, Lagos was quoted as saying "We cannot impose the positions of one sector of our society on all Chileans". Until the legalization, couples had to find creative ways to secure annulments - such as saying a false address had been given when they married. Despite the excessive cost (3+ months salary) involved in the nearly-sham annulments, more than 6,000 couples sought it each year. The new legal divorces cost less by about half. China In 1980 China legalized the no-fault divorce. Even if the divorce is wanted by both parties, it requires a mediation process by local committees beforehand to prove the marriage is irreparably damaged. Committees may be reluctant to approve the divorce if the wife can't find separate housing, which is complicated and difficult because housing is scarce and apartments are allocated by the husband's "work unit". Since the apartment and property are awarded to the spouse that stays in the residence, the husband usually receives all the property from a divorce. France In 1792 divorce was legalized in France then later made illegal in 1816. German States In the Personal Status Act 1875 German states allowed divorce if the couple was previously entitled to a religious "perpetual separation order". Ireland On February 27, 1997 the country of Ireland joined the rest of Europe in making divorce legal when it passed an amendment ending the country's constitutional divorce ban. Italy Rome in classical times before Christianization had an informal, private divorce process. Divorces could be carried out mutually by the partners. Husbands could unilaterally decide on divorce for little or no reason, announced by a letter "repudium". In 449 the emperors Theodosius and Valentinian of Rome changed the divorce law to allow penalty-free divorces to men and woman if their spouse committed certain acts (homicide, poisoning, robbery, etc). In addi


Who was on the throne of England in 1150?

Timeline: 1100-1200 Timeline           1100-1200: 1100 Henry I, (alias "Henry Beauclerc") youngest son of William the Conqueror, becomes              the new king of England following the asassination of his older brother, William Rufus. He rules until 1135, and the period is a time of peace and prosperity in Britain marked by legal reforms. Crusaders claim fiefdoms in Holy Land. Baldwin of Bouillon              becomes Count of Edessa in the new Holy Kingdom of Jerusalem. Raymond of Toulouse becomes Count of Tripoli. Bohemund              of Otranto becomes Prince of Antioch. 1100-1200: French literature dominates Western Europe. 1100-1250: Icelandic sagas, Grettirsaga, Volsungsaga, etc. c. 1100 "Play of Saint Catherine" (performed at Dunstable)--first recorded miracle play in England. c. 1100 Earlier tales in the Welsh Mabinogion written in surviving manuscript forms (but tales probably older than surviving manuscripts) 1106 Henry V becomes Holy Roman Emperor. He rules until              1125. Henry I defeats Robert, Duke of Normandy. He imprisons              Robert for the remainder of Robert's life. 1107 Alexander I becomes King of Scotland. He             rules until 1124. 1108 Louis VI becomes King of France. He rules             until 1137. 1109 England and France begin war with each other. 1111 Emperor Henry V forces Pope Paschal II to acknowledge power of the emperor. 1113 The Papacy acknowledges the Founding of the Order of              Saint John. Truce between England and France. 1114 Matilda (alias Maud), princess of England,             marries Emperor Henry V of Germany. 1115 Stephen II claims the throne of Hungary. He rules until              1131. Saint Bernard founds the Abbey of Clairvaux in France. 1118 John II Comnenus becomes Emperor of Byzantium.             He rules until 1143. 1119 Hugues de Payens founds the Order of the             Templar Knights. 1120 Prince William, heir of Henry I of England,             drowned in the wreck of the "White Ship" during             a storm. 1122 Concordat of Worms: conference of German             princes ends the dispute between pope and Holy Roman Emperor             over the appointment of Bishops. 1123 Death of Omar Khayyam, Persian poet and             writer of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. 1124 David I, younger brother of Alexander I,             takes the throne of Scotland. He rules until 1153. c. 1125 Eadmer writes The Life of Anselm 1125 Flourishing of Latin chroniclesi n Britain between 1125-1300. 1126 Alfonso VII becomes ruler of Castille in             modern day Spain. He rules until 1157. 1128 Alfonso Henriques becomes Count of Portugal.             He works hard to establish Portugal as a kingdom independent             of Spain, finally succeeding in 1143. 1130 Empress Matilda, widow of German Emperor             Henry V, marries Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou             in France. (Geoffrey's nickname is "the Handsome," and the Plantagenet offspring will bear characteristic             blond hair that marks them from other dynastic lines in             England when the Planatagenets come to power there). 1131 The Almohad Dynasty comes to power in Morocco             until 1169. 1135 Stephen of Boulogne seizes the English crown             on the death of his uncle, Henry I. Civil war breaks out. Stephen will maintain precarious rule until 1154. 1136 c. 1136, Geoffrey of Monmouth writes the "History of the Kings of Britain," a Latin chronicle. It is the first elaborate account of the Arthurian court. 1137 Louis VII becomes ruler of France. He holds             the throne until 1180. 1138 Conrad III becomes Holy Roman Emperor in Germany. He


"The cult film ""Assault on Precinct 13"" was directed by whom?"

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At which battle did the Vietminh defeat French forces in 1954?

French defeated at Dien Bien Phu - May 07, 1954 - HISTORY.com French defeated at Dien Bien Phu Share this: French defeated at Dien Bien Phu Author French defeated at Dien Bien Phu URL Publisher A+E Networks In northwest Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh forces decisively defeat the French at Dien Bien Phu, a French stronghold besieged by the Vietnamese communists for 57 days. The Viet Minh victory at Dien Bien Phu signaled the end of French colonial influence in Indochina and cleared the way for the division of Vietnam along the 17th parallel at the conference of Geneva. On September 2, 1945, hours after the Japanese signed their unconditional surrender in World War II, communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independent Democratic Republic of Vietnam, hoping to prevent the French from reclaiming their former colonial possession. In 1946, he hesitantly accepted a French proposal that allowed Vietnam to exist as an autonomous state within the French Union, but fighting broke out when the French tried to reestablish colonial rule. Beginning in 1949, the Viet Minh fought an increasingly effective guerrilla war against France with military and economic assistance from newly Communist China. France received military aid from the United States. In November 1953, the French, weary of jungle warfare, occupied Dien Bien Phu, a small mountain outpost on the Vietnamese border near Laos. Although the Vietnamese rapidly cut off all roads to the fort, the French were confident that they could be supplied by air. The fort was also out in the open, and the French believed that their superior artillery would keep the position safe. In 1954, the Viet Minh army, under General Vo Nguyen Giap, moved against Dien Bien Phu and in March encircled it with 40,000 Communist troops and heavy artillery. The first Viet Minh assault against the 13,000 entrenched French troops came on March 12, and despite massive air support, the French held only two square miles by late April. On May 7, after 57 days of siege, the French positions collapsed. Although the defeat brought an end to French colonial efforts in Indochina, the United States soon stepped up to fill the vacuum, increasing military aid to South Vietnam and sending the first U.S. military advisers to the country in 1959. Related Videos


Gordon Brown is MP for which constituency?

Gordon Brown, former MP, Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath - TheyWorkForYou TheyWorkForYou The Chancellor of the Exchequer Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Labour Has never voted on encouraging occupational pensions Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes Consistently voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes We have lots more plain English analysis of Gordon Brown’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Gordon Brown’s full vote analysis page for more. Recent appearances Elections for Positions in the House: Backbench Business — Valedictory Debate 26 Mar 2015 I wish to start by thanking all those who have helped me during my time as a Member of Parliament. I thank you, Mr Speaker, for your stewardship of this House, your dedication to our parliamentary democracy and your unfailing courtesy to all sides, even when provoked. It is customary, of course, for the new Speaker to give up his previous party when he becomes Speaker. You, of course, had... Elections for Positions in the House: Backbench Business — Valedictory Debate 26 Mar 2015 I have spoken today about what endures beyond anyone’s time in office and I want to leave here as I came here, with an unquenchable faith in the future—the future of a country that we can build and share together, a future in which we help shape the world beyond our shores, and a future in which we always demand the best of ourselves. That is a future worth fighting for. Former Labour MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election Also represented Dunfermline East Environment Food and Rural Affairs Radioactive Waste: Fife Other offices held in the past The Prime Minister (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010) Leader of the Labour Party (24 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010) The Chancellor of the Exchequer (2 May 1997 to 28 Jun 2007) Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (10 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997) Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (1 Jan 1989 to 9 Apr 1992) Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (12 Jun 1987 to 1 Jan 1989) Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (1 Jun 1985 to 1 Jun 1987) Member, Standing Orders Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987) Member, Employment Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 26 Feb 1986) Future MPs in this constituency Roger Mullin Numerology Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. Has spoken in 7 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Gordon Brown’s speeches Has received answers to 5 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs. Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents. Has voted in 12.27% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip) People have made 762 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs. This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score. 228 people are tracking this MP Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 2345 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. Last updated: 30 Mar 2015. 2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc Payments as Distinguished Global Leader in Residence at New York University : Campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi and Florence. Hours: ongoing commitment. Address: 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012: Accommodation paid for me and my staff in New York; value £1,313.65 (Registered 23 April 2014 ) Flights, transport and accommodation paid for me and my staff in Bonn; value £2,576.41. (Registered 11 July 2014 ) Accomm


What was the nationality of 2011 Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship winner?

Maria Sharapova v Petra Kvitova - Wimbledon 2011 women's final as it happened | Scott Murray | Sport | The Guardian Maria Sharapova v Petra Kvitova - Wimbledon 2011 women's final as it happened The moment of victory Saturday 2 July 2011 06.19 EDT First published on Saturday 2 July 2011 06.19 EDT Share on Messenger Close You can't knock the quality of the Ladies Singles this year. The intensity of the fascinating Marion Bartoli. Amazing comebacks for Venus and Serena Williams. Shocking defeats - possibly of the harbinger variety - for Venus and Serena Williams. Promising performances by Plucky Brits® Heather Watson and Laura Robson. The wildcard heroics of Sabine Lisicki. Barry Davies back in the commentary box. The simply astonishing Kimiko Date-Krumm. It's been a blast. Those who continually knock the women's game want to take a long hard look at themselves in the mirror. And with the dust coming down, the two deserving finalists are Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova. The 24-year-old Russian is hot favourite to win her first slam since the Australian Open in 2008 - it would be her second Wimbledon title, after the victory in 2004 which saw her introduce the concept of text messaging to Sue Barker - but the 21-year-old big-hitting left-handed Czech is hotly tipped as a future slam winner. Here's hoping for a classic tussle to put the cherry on a fine 2011 tournament. They'll be out soon to knock up. Play begins at 2pm. The weather: Overcast / sunny. The crowd: Increasingly unfunny. Hugely Talented Sports Star In Feet On Ground shock: Kvitova's just been interviewed on the BBC. A more charming chat you'll do well to lug in on. Do you like designer gear, she's asked? "Nah. I like normal clothes, jeans and t-shirt. Sometimes a dress. I don't want to change, I just want to be like everyone else, I'm nothing special." Here they come. A long march through the clubhouse. Both women are given huge sprays of flowers before they take to the court. Kvitova smiles shyly. Sharapova looks stern and serious. Both look nervous as they wait to be announced to Centre Court. And they have a fair old wait before they're allowed to enter the arena. Which they eventually do, to trademark polite Wimbledon applause. If I'm ranking the flowers, Sharapova's arrangement looks a bit more varied in colour to me. Kvitova's bunch is a tad purple heavy. Too many Purple Flowers (purplus indigo flowerum). Sharapova wins the toss, but strangely allows Kvitova to serve first. Tik tok tik tok tik tok tik tok tik tok tik tok tikky tik tok. They're knocking up. The atmosphere on Centre Court? There's a buzz, albeit a genteel one. Need you have asked? It's nearly 2.10pm; umpire Alison Lang has called time, and we're about to get under way. First set: Kvitova* 0-1 Sharapova (*denotes server). "First set, Miss Petra Kvitova to serve. Ready, play." A shaky start for Kvitova, who hits a forehand into the net, then another way too long. But she wins her first-ever point in a grand-slam final after Sharapova hits long, then sends her opponent skittering this way and that after kicking a beautiful serve wide right. Sharapova comes straight back at her, though, with a couple of big points, Kvitova struggling to return. Sharapova breaks. Not such a strange move to opt to receive, then. A very wise decision. It's only the fifth time Kvitova's serve has been broken all fortnight. First set: Kvitova 1-1 Sharapova*. What a response by Kvitova, who wins the break straight back. The first point looks like it's been won by a lovely cross-court shot, left to right, by Sharapova, but Kvitova races across and whips a delicious winner down the right-hand sideline. Amazing shot, and one that rocks Sharapova on her heels. She's soon 0-40 down, and though she saves the first break point, the inevitable occurs on the next one. This already promises to be a toe-to-toe battle, both women having already landed one huge blow. More, please! First set: Kvitova* 2-1 Sharapova. And now a serve held, though it took some work. Kvitova slices a couple of huge serves out wide, Sharapova overcook


What Does the Bible Say About Married Boaz? Matthew 1:5 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, Ruth 4:1-22 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Now Boaz had gone up to the gate and sat down there. And behold, the redeemer, of whom Boaz had spoken, came by. So Boaz said, “Turn aside, friend; sit down here.” And he turned aside and sat down. And he took ten men of the elders of the city and said, “Sit down here.” So they sat down. Then he said to the redeemer, “Naomi, who has come back from the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land that belonged to our relative Elimelech. So I thought I would tell you of it and say, ‘Buy it in the presence of those sitting here and in the presence of the elders of my people.’ If you will redeem it, redeem it. But if you will not, tell me, that I may know, for there is no one besides you to redeem it, and I come after you.” And he said, “I will redeem it.” Then Boaz said, “The day you buy the field from the hand of Naomi, you also acquire Ruth the Moabite, the widow of the dead, in order to perpetuate the name of the dead in his inheritance.” ... Ruth 1:16 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Matthew 1:5-6 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, Ruth 3:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And he said, “May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. Ruth 3:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer.” Ruth 3:1-18 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Wash therefore and anoint yourself, and put on your cloak and go down to the threshing floor, but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking. But when he lies down, observe the place where he lies. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down, and he will tell you what to do.” And she replied, “All that you say I will do.” ... Ruth 2:3 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful So she set out and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the clan of Elimelech. Ruth 2:1 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. Ruth 1:1-22 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the name of the other Ruth. They lived there about ten years, and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. ... 1 Timothy 3:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospit


Which artist headlined final day of Glastonbury festival 2011?

U2 and Beyonce to headline Glastonbury Festival 2011 | IrishCentral.com U2 and Beyonce to headline Glastonbury Festival 2011 CATHY HAYES Read more: U2 have hinted they will headline next year's Glastonbury festival Click here to see Bono's profile page Dublin rockers U2 and the 'Halo' singing diva Beyonce are said to be the headline acts for this years world famous Glastonbury Festival in England. Last year U2 were forced to cancel their headline slot at the festival following Bono's emergency back surgery. It's believed that they will be one of the main acts this year alongside the British band Coldplay. Entertainment website Holymoly.com reported that U2 will play the pyramid stage on Friday, June 24, with Beyonce taking up the Saturday night slot and Coldplay playing the most prestigious Sunday night gig. Beyonce has never played the festival before but she did attend in 2008 when her husband, Jay-Z, headlined the festival. Previously the festival’s organizer Michael Eavis said that he was keen to bring another massive U.S. name to the festival. He said, "There's an American artist that I’ve been wanting to have for years and yonks and yonks and yonks." Last year the Gorillaz picked up U2's slot. Muse and Stevie Wonder also headlined.


Miriam Karlin who died recently had a cameo role in which 1970's Stanley Kubrick film?

Sex in Cinema: 1971 Greatest and Most Influential Erotic / Sexual Films and Scenes Marni Collier (Judith M. Brown), serving a 99-year       sentence for killing her playboy husband (in self-defense) Harrad (Brooke Mills), a dazed heroin addict, serving       a sentence for infanticide Erica Bodine (Pat Woodell), a quiet political prisoner,       with revolutionary boyfriend Rafael Karen Alcott (Roberta Collins), blonde, tough and       independent minded Ferina (Gina Stuart), Hispanic inmate with a cat Helen Grear (Pam Grier in her major film role       debut), brutish ex-hooker and lesbian, actually Lucien's       spy, engaged in heroin trafficking During the day, the prisoners were taken out to the fields      to work. Caught for hiding contraband mail, Erica was subjected      to water-torture, hung naked in a bamboo cage and whipped while topless,      and nearly expired during the partially-hallucinatory scene. During a shower     scene, Helen decided to subject Marni to her wishes, commanding her     to wash her back. Karen enticed Fred (Jerry Franks), an American mercenary     who sold goods to the prison (and brought in contraband), to watch     her (through a frosted glass window) in a shower and touch herself. She      was tortured by electrocution (clips attached to her breasts) after      being found having sex at knifepoint with him (she had ordered rape,     famously: "Get it up or I'll cut it off!"). Karen and Grear fought each other in a muddy sugar cane      or rice field to establish dominance over Marni - Karen won the fight      when she pushed Grear's face into the dirty water and forced her to     submit. While many of the cellmates planned an escape, there      were continual struggles within the prison - a food fight (and spraying      with fire hoses), a starvation diet, more torture. Marni was tied down      naked while a venomous cobra was dangled above her. The escape plan      was abetted by Fred and a second mercenary named Harry (Sid Haig),      and succeeded when the group took hostages: Lucien and the labor camp's      ineffectual Dr. Phillips (Jack Davis). A number of deaths resulted    - Grear, Harrad, Bodine, and Dietrich as the escape plan unfolded. Marni's (Judith M. Brown) (Pat Woodell) Tortured Billy Jack (1971) This martial-arts grindhouse film with a     non-Asian lead title character (actor-writer-producer-director Tom     Laughlin), a half-Indian, kung-fu-fighting, ex-Green Beret named     Billy Jack, was a commercial success as a low-budget independent     film. The character of peace-loving Billy Jack sought to protect     the mistreatment of the students in a Freedom School, by combating     rednecks, law enforcement and "the     man.". It featured a few controversial     scenes for its time including two scenes in which bigoted, mean-spirited     mayor's son Bernard (David Roya) intimidated and assaulted two females: Miss False Eyelashes      (Cisse Cameron, aka Cisse Colpitts in her film debut), red-haired,      and brutally assaulted in the front seat of a convertible, when      he slit the middle of her bra with a knife to expose her breasts Jean Roberts (Laughlin's       real-life wife Delores Taylor), the pacifist and idealistic Freedom        School founder. In the ugly and realistic rape scene, she was        found by Susan Foster, naked (with a quick full-frontal glimpse)        and tied to stakes on some grass before being raped by Bernard        with his pal. They had spied on her when she went skinny-dipping        in a mountain stream. Miss False Eyelashes (Delores Taylor) Carnal Knowledge (1971) This Mike Nichols film with     striking adult subject matter (regarding the fragile male ego and bravado,      dysfunctionality, and misogyny), sexual encounters, and profanity further      pushed the boundaries of sex in ci


What part of the brain is predominantly associated with memory?

Parts of the Brain - Memory & the Brain - The Human Memory MEMORY & THE BRAIN    Neurons & Synapses PARTS OF THE BRAIN The human brain is hugely interconnected but three major components can be identified: the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem. The brainstem which includes the medulla, the pons and the midbrain, controls breathing, digestion, heart rate and other autonomic processes, as well as connecting the brain with the spinal cord and the rest of the body. The cerebellum plays an important role in balance, motor control, but is also involved in some cognitive functions such as attention, language, emotional functions (such as regulating fear and pleasure responses) and in the processing of procedural memories . The cerebrum (or forebrain), which makes up 75% of the brain by volume and 85% by weight, is divided by a large groove, known as the longitudinal fissure, into two distinct hemispheres. The left and right hemispheres ("left" and "right" refer to the owner's point of view, not an outside viewer's) are linked by a large bundle of nerve fibres called the corpus callosum, and also by other smaller connections called commissures. Most of the important elements of the cerebrum, are split into symmetrical pairs in the left and right hemispheres. Thus, we often speak of the temporal lobes, hippocampi, etc (in the plural), although this website generally follows the convention of speaking of the temporal lobe, hippocampus, etc (in the singular), which should therefore be taken to mean both sides, within both hemispheres. The two hemispheres look similar, but are slightly different in structure and perform different functions. The right hemisphere generally controls the left side of the body, and vice versa, although popular notions that logic, creativity, etc, are restricted to the left or right hemispheres are largely simplistic and unfounded. Lobes of the cerebral cortex Picture from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_brain) The cerebrum is covered by a sheet of neural tissue known as the cerebral cortex (or neocortex), which envelops other brain organs such as the thalamus (which evolved to help relay information from the brain stem and spinal cord to the cerebral cortex) and the hypothalamus and pituitary gland (which control visceral functions, body temperature and behavioural responses such as feeding, drinking, sexual response, aggression and pleasure). The cerebral cortex itself is only 2 - 4 mm thick, and contains six distinct but interconnected layers. It is intricately grooved and folded into the familiar convoluted pattern of folds, or gyri, allowing a large surface area (typically almost 2m2) to fit within the confines of the skull. Consequently, more than two-thirds of the cerebral cortex is buried in the grooves, or sulci. About 90% of all the brain�s neurons are located in the cerebral cortex, mainly in the "grey matter", which makes up the surface regions of the cerebral cortex, while the inner "white matter" consists mainly of myelinated axons, over 170,000 km of them. As many as five times that number of glial cells exist to support the active nerve cells. The cerebral cortex plays a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language and consciousness. It is divided into four main regions or lobes, which cover both hemispheres: the frontal lobe (involved in conscious thought and higher mental functions such as decision-making, particularly in that part of the frontal lobe known as the prefrontal cortex, and plays an important part in processing short-term memories and retaining longer term memories which are not task-based); the parietal lobe (involved in integrating sensory information from the various senses, and in the manipulation of objects in determining spatial sense and navigation); the temporal lobe (involved with the senses of smell and sound, the processing of semantics in both speech and vision, including the processing of complex stimuli like faces and scenes, and plays a key role in the formation of long-term memory ); and the occipital lobe (ma


Adele has had several recent album successes, in which English city was she born?

Adele - Singer - Biography.com Singer Singer Adele is a Grammy Award-winning artist whose throwback, soulful sound has made her an international success with hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You." IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “I've seen people where it rules their lives, you know, who want to be thinner or have bigger boobs, and how it wears them down, and I just don't want that in my life.” “I don't write songs about a specific, elusive thing. I write about love, and everyone knows what it is like to have your heart broken.” “I doubt I'll be singing forever, because at some point people aren't going to want to hear my music, and I hope that I'll still get the opportunity to write songs.” “I'm a big personality. I walk into a room, big and tall and loud.” “I have never been insecure, ever, about how I look, about what I want to do with myself. My mum told me to only ever do things for myself, not for others.” “I have sympathy for myself, I have sympathy for [my audience], they have sympathy for me, and I know that we are all there knowing exactly how each other feels.” “I want to go and see things as a fan again. I am a fan, but I can't remember what it feels like to be a fan anymore. Because I've become an artist. I’ve become the artist.” “[Etta James] was the first time a voice made me stop what I was doing and sit down and listen. It took over my mind and body.” “I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears.” “I've never been more normal than I am now.” “If something is only all right, I make it into a bad thing. I won't if it's really good.” “I like having my hair and face done, but I'm not going to lose weight because someone tells me to. I make music to be a musician not to be on the cover of Playboy.” Adele Adele - Mini Biography (TV-PG; 2:47) Adele's throwback, soulful sound has made her an international success. After winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2009, her sophomore album "21" won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2012. Synopsis Adele was born in North London, England, on May 5, 1988, eventually attending the performing arts BRIT School. Her first two albums, 19 and 21, earned her critical praise and a level of commercial success unsurpassed among her peers, with the artist selling millions of albums worldwide and winning multiple Grammys. She also received a songwriting Oscar for the James Bond track "Skyfall." After becoming a mom, Adele returned to the charts in autumn 2015 with the ballad "Hello," the lead single for her forthcoming album 25. Early Years and Influences Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in North London, England. She was the only child of Penny Adkins, an "arty mom" who was just 18 at the time of her birth, and a Welsh father, Mark Evans, who left the family when Adele was only 4 years old. Evans remained in contact with his daughter up until her teen years, when his problems with alcohol and increasing estrangement from his daughter caused their relationship to deteriorate. By contrast, Adele grew close to her mom, who encouraged her young daughter "to explore, and not to stick with one thing." Early on, Adele developed a passion for music. She gravitated toward the songs of Lauryn Hill , Mary J. Blige and Destiny's Child. But her true, eye-opening moment came when she was 15 and she happened upon a collection of Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald records at a local shop. "There was no musical heritage in our family," Adele told The Telegraph in a 2008 interview. "Chart music was all I ever knew. So when I listened to the Ettas and the Ellas, it sounds so cheesy, but it was like an awakening. I was like, oh, right, some people have proper longevity and are legends. I was so inspired that as a 15-year-old I was listening to music that had been made in the '40s." While clearly bright, Adele wasn't oriented towards traditional classroom settings. Instead, her mother enrolled her in the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology, which counts Amy Winehouse as an alum. While at school, Adele cut a three-track demo for a class project that was


What is the name of the French underground resistance who fought against Germany in WWII?

French Resistance World War II Knowledge Base > History > History French Resistance World War II The French Resistance is the name used to denote the collection of French resistance movements that fought against the Nazi German occupation of France and against the collaborationist Vichy régime during World War II.   Studying to receive a BA in History from Columbia University. I love NY sports from Red Bulls to Yankees. Don't mind spending cold Friday nights with a movie and cup of hot chocolate. Curated Facts The role of the French Resistance in the success of Operation Overlord must never be underestimated. In existence since the early days of the German Occupation of France, originally the resistance was a movement which comprised of many separate units, each working independently, without co-ordination with one another. Bravely causing as many problems as possible to the occupying German troops. Many allied airmen owe their lives to these Frenchmen, who, through their web of contacts and safe houses, were able to help them back home to England. Article:                     Page Title     During the late war, about 45,000 Allied aviators were shot down over occupied Europe, and their capture became a matter of immediate and furious concern for the Nazis. At least seventy-five per cent of these airmen attempting to evade capture were given assistance by heroic Resistance people of western Europe...The French "Underground Railroad"--twentieth century version--antedated the appearance of Allied bombming missions over Europe. Hundreds of British soldiers stranded on the Continent by the fall of France in the summer of 1940 had escaped by this means. × Amazon Results The Maquis des Manises was involved in resistance activities and the hiding and repatriation of allied aircrew shot down over France. When Operation Overlord was launched on the 6 June 1944, the various resistance movements all over France were mobilized to cause maximum disruption to German communications and troop movements. Playing their part, 250 maquisards of the Maquis des Manises engaged 3000 SS and French Vichy troops in combat in the forest area. This action no doubt delayed the mobilization of these German troops to Normandy, which in turn may have facilitated the consolidation of Allied positions on the Normandy beachheads. Article:                     French Resistance: The M...     (ON DDAY) The German command could not determine where the Americans were concentrated (they in fact weren't) and what their objectives were to be. The French resistance had cut so many telephone lines that German HQ could not determine the full extent of the invasion. More importantly, the Germans could not determine whether or not if this airborne invasion was the real invasion or just a diversionary tactic. Article:                     Military History Online -...     In France, toward the end of the war, the resistance movement assassinated Germans, collaborators and others they deemed unworthy of living, such as black marketers. According to rough estimates, the French Resistance killed 2500 people between the autumn of 1943 and June 6, 1945. Article:                     Victors against the Defea...     "During the summer of 1941 the civilian population's resistance to our occupation forces intensified perceptibly in every theater of war, with sabotage incidents and attacks on Germany security troops and installations", German Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel recalled the reports that came to his desk during the war. "[A]cts of sabotage became horrifying frequent in France and even in Belgium." The counter the resistance movement, German forces employed a policy to rule by iron fist, including later retribution operations against innocent civilians. Article:                     World War II Database     The French Resistance movement is an umbrella term which covered numerous anti-German resistance movements that were based within France. There were resistance mov


"Who wrote the 1960 novel ""Country Girls""?"

'Country Girl' Edna O'Brien On A Lifetime Of Lit, Loneliness And Love : NPR 'Country Girl' Edna O'Brien On A Lifetime Of Lit, Loneliness And Love Embed Embed 'Country Girl' Edna O'Brien On A Lifetime Of Lit, Loneliness And Love 'Country Girl' Edna O'Brien On A Lifetime Of Lit, Loneliness And Love Embed Embed "Men are either lovers or brothers," says Edna O'Brien, pictured here with her husband, the writer Ernest Gebler, in London in 1959. The couple's marriage dissolved when O'Brien began to achieve literary success. Edna O'Brien/Little, Brown and Co. hide caption toggle caption Edna O'Brien/Little, Brown and Co. "Men are either lovers or brothers," says Edna O'Brien, pictured here with her husband, the writer Ernest Gebler, in London in 1959. The couple's marriage dissolved when O'Brien began to achieve literary success. Edna O'Brien/Little, Brown and Co. When Edna O'Brien wrote The Country Girls in 1960, the book was acclaimed by critics, banned by the Irish Censorship Board and burned in churches for suggesting that the two small-town girls at the center of the book had romantic lives. Oh, why be obscure? Sex lives. Independent Booksellers Over the half century that's followed, O'Brien — who started out as a pharmacy shop girl in Dublin — has become one of the most celebrated writers in the English language, writing best-sellers and winning the Frank O'Connor Short Story Award, the Irish PEN Lifetime Achievement Award and honorary membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She has added two volumes to The Country Girls and written A Pagan Place, Time and Tide, A Scandalous Woman and Other Stories, the play Virginia and many other works. Now she's written a much-anticipated account of her life, Country Girl: A Memoir. She joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about her recollections of famous names, fabulous parties at which she says she was often lonely, and a life of letters. Interview Highlights On a childhood spent writing in the fields of Ireland's County Clare "[I wrote] fanciful little things ... foolish things. And I did write a little novel when I was about 8. It had all the elements of Gothic Victorian fiction. Not that I had any knowledge of Gothic Victorian fiction, because there were no books in our village ... and there was no library. There were prayer books, and there were cookery books. Even at that young age, I knew that there was a great suspicion on my mother's part about writing. My mother, who was a very gifted woman, hated and mistrusted the written word. It was as if she felt it was redolent of sin. So I hid the little book in a trunk. That was my first fling into fiction." Article continues after sponsorship On words as generators of magic There was that search in me for ... words, as if these words that I would, with difficulty, find, were the generators of some kind of magic. Or transformation from the dull world, as I might call it, to the ascendant world." Edna O'Brien "It might seem very old-fashioned, but I think the family nexus plays a strong part in it. ... How do we know words? How do we accumulate words? Are they there in us before we know them? There was that search in me for the words — for words, as if these words that I would, with difficulty, find, were the generators of some kind of magic. Or transformation from the dull world, as I might call it, to the ascendant world. But I also have to say, the dull world — mother, father, brother, sisters, workmen, donkeys — that was the material. So I was very lucky to grow up in a small village, a small hamlet, in which one was able to observe, secretly, everything going on around one. Even just the way people sat at Mass ... the different way [women] prayed, the things they said or refused to say or kept from saying to each other. So the place was full of stories. They were small stories, but they were stories." On two types of relationships with men "Men are either lovers or brothers for me. The brothers are the ones I actually prefer, I like more, and I can talk to. The lovers are ... the ones I'm more afraid of, but fall in lo


On which West Indian island was cricketer Gary Sobers born?

Sir Garry Sobers | West Indies Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo 1963 - 1974 Profile A cricketing genius, Garry Sobers excelled at all aspects of the game, and few would argue his claim as the finest allround player in modern cricket. His exceptional Test batting average tells little about the manner in which he made the runs, his elegant yet powerful style marked by all the shots, but memorably his off-side play. As a batsman he was great, as a bowler, merely superb, but would have made the West Indies side as a bowler alone. He was remarkably versatile with the ball, bowling two styles of spin - left-arm orthodox and wrist spin, but was also a fine fast-medium opening bowler. His catching close to the wicket may have been equalled but never surpassed, and he was a brilliant fielder anywhere. He was an enterprising captain - at times maybe too enterprising, as when a generous declaration allowed England to win a decisive match at Port-of-Spain. Born with an extra finger on each hand (removed at birth), Sobers excelled at most athletic activities, playing golf, soccer and bastketball for Barbados, and made his first class debut at the age of 16, appearing in Tests a year later. He was played initially mostly as a bowler, but four years later set the Test record for an individual batsman with a mammoth 365 against Pakistan. His achievments are numerous - including the six consecutive sixes hit off an over from the unfortunate Malcolm Nash, a superb innings of 254 for the Rest of the World against Australia in 1971 that earned the praise of Don Bradman, and much more. Like many West Indians, he plied his trade abroad, playing for Nottinghamshire, and South Australia. He was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975. Dave Liverman


7. My Way— The Story of Ahab and Jezebel | Bible.org From the series: Living in Love: Secrets from Bible Marriages PREVIOUS PAGE | NEXT PAGE 7. My Way— The Story of Ahab and Jezebel King David had been absent from the scene of Hebrew history for about 135 years when this story opens. His great kingdom, enlarged and more richly endowed by his son Solomon, had been fractured into two weakened fragments. The southern kingdom of Judah was being ruled by his descendants, while the northern kingdom of Israel suffered under a succession of wicked men at the helm. One of them was the husband in the next marital relationship we want to study. He is introduced to the pages of Scripture with these shocking words: “And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him” (1 Kgs. 16:30). He had the dubious distinction of being the most wicked king who reigned over Israel up until his day. We expect almost anything from a man that degenerate, and are not surprised to read, “And it came about, as though it had been a trivial thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and went to serve Baal and worshiped him” (1 Kgs. 16:31). “Sidonians” was another name for the Phoenicians, that seafaring people on the Mediterranean coast who occupied the great cities of Tyre and Sidon. With the ever-present menace of Syria and the growing threat of Assyria, Ahab decided that he needed an alliance with this neighboring nation, so he made a treaty with the king of Phoenicia and sealed it by marrying his daughter. That is how Jezebel happened to move to Samaria, the capital of Israel, and there is only one way to describe it — a whirlwind hit Israel. The king of Phoenicia was not only the political leader of his people, he was also the high priest of their religion, as his name Ethbaal implies. Jezebel had grown up steeped in the worship of Baal and his female consort, Astarte (or Ashtoreth). Baal was considered to be the god of the land. He owned it, they said, and he controlled its weather and the increase of its crops and cattle. Ashtoreth was considered to be the mother-goddess of fertility. So idols of both Baal and Ashtoreth stood side by side in their temples and were worshiped by priests and temple prostitutes with lewd dances and sacred orgies, with the hope that their god and goddess would follow their example and increase the productivity of their agriculture, their animals, and their children. In times of crisis such as famine, they slashed themselves and even sacrificed their children to appease the gods and implore their help. Jezebel was fanatical about her religion. The worship of Jehovah must have seemed dull and commonplace by comparison, and she was determined to change it. She was a headstrong, self-willed, domineering woman, and with a moral weakling for a husband, she had little trouble getting her way. She got him to build a house for Baal beside the palace in Samaria, as well as an “Ashtoreth,” that is, an idol of the fertility goddess. Then she brought 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Ashtoreth from Phoenicia, housed them in the palace, and fed them in royal style. Their duties would have been to promote the worship of Baal and Ashtoreth throughout the land. Not satisfied to establish her religion in Israel, Jezebel sought to stamp out every remnant of Jehovah worship and to kill every true prophet of God. She had to have things completely her way, and she almost succeeded. Some prophets survived by compromising their convictions and turning into “yes” men for Ahab. Another group of 100 were hidden in a cave and fed secretly by a godly servant of Ahab named Obadiah. But Elijah was the only one courageous enough to stand up openly against Jezebel’s wickedness. God gave him a great victory when he called down fire from heaven upon Mount Carmel. The prophets of Baal were slain and it looked as though the nation would turn back to God. But Jezebel was not finished with her sinister work. She swore in


WPS - Port of Busan review Port of Busan Review and History The Port of Busan (also called Pusan) is the second largest city and the largest port in South Korea. Located at the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula, the Port of Busan is a little over 110 nautical miles east-southeast of the Port of Kitakyushu in Japan and about 247 kilometers east of Korea's Port of Mokpo . The Port of Busan is a metropolitan city under the direct control of South Korea's central government, giving it the effective status of a province. Located at the mouth of the Naktong River, the Port of Busan lies on a deep protected bay that faces Japan's Tsushima Islands about half-way across the Korea Strait between the two countries. In 2005, over 3.5 million people lived in the Port of Busan. Panorama of Busan Harbor Photo by Lubo Zviera Ryba Connected to the mainland by a drawbridge, Yong Island divides the Port of Busan. Foreign trade is focused in the eastern port, and fishing activities are based in the Port of Busan's smaller western port. In 2007, the American Association of Port Authorities ranked the Port of Busan the tenth busiest port in terms of total tonnage and the sixth busiest in terms of 20-foot TEUs of containerized cargoes. Major industries in the Port of Busan include shipbuilding, electronics, steel, automobiles, ceramics, paper, and chemicals. New industrial parks are bringing high-tech manufacturers to the Pusan as well. Tourism is growing in importance as people come for the hot springs and beaches. In addition to ferry routes between the Port of Busan and Japanese ports, the Port of Busan is served by a major railway, the Kimhae International Airport, and express buses. Port History Excavations of the Bokcheon-dong burial mounds in the Port of Busan uncovered grave goods that suggest a powerful and complex chiefdom inhabited the area when the Three Kingdoms of Korea were forming from the 2nd to the 4th Centuries AD. Archaeologists found over 250 iron weapons and ingots in a wooden chamber tomb in today's Port of Busan. Called Geochilsan-guk (meaning "rough mountain"), the town was absorbed by nearby Silla and renamed Geochilsan-gun. The town was renamed Dongnae in 757. Centum City Photo by superman2011 By the early 15th Century, the Port of Busan was a trading port with ties to Japan. Japanese were allowed to settle there. Unlike other Korean cities like Jinhae and Ulsan where the Japanese residences decreased, the settlement continued to exist until the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. When the Tokugawa Shogunate took over in Japan in the early 17th Century, diplomatic relations were formed between Korea and Japan. The old Japanese settlement in the Port of Busan was moved to Chroyang and continued to thrive until 1876 when the Port of Busan became Korea's first international port. Busan Photo by M.Minderhoud Under Japanese rule, the Port of Busan became an important hub for trade with Japan. It also modernized quickly. The Port of Busan was Korea's only city to adopt steam tramways before electricity arrived in 1924. Only two cities in South Korea escaped occupation by North Korean Communists during the Korean War: Jeju City and the Port of Busan. Because the Communists did not control the city, it became a major refugee site during that war. For a time, the Port of Busan was the capital of the new Republic of Korea . In late 1950, troops sent by the United Nations established a defensive boundary, called the Pusan Perimeter, around the Port of Busan. Busan International Ferry Terminal Photo by Kambayashi Since the end of the Korean War , the Port of Busan has been a self-governing city with a strong urban character and atmosphere. In the late 20th Century, the Port of Busan built a new container port and distribution center west of the old port on Gaduk Island near the mainland. The first stage of this new port area began operating in 2006, making the Port of Busan an important transport hub for that region of Northeast Asia.


Who was on the throne of England in 1472?

Who was Richard III - Last Plantagenet King to die in battle -Timeline - University of Leicester Who was Richard III? A Plantagenet primer on the last English king to die in battle. Although he only ruled for two years – from 1483 to 1485 – Richard III stands out among his peers as one of the most famous (or infamous) Kings of England. But who was he? And why does he continue to inspire such interest? Richard was born in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire on 2 October 1452 – about 30 miles (50km) from Leicester and only about 40 miles (65km - two days’ ride) from Bosworth where he met his end a third of a century later. Richard and his older brother Edward were the great-great-grandchildren of Edward III, a line of descent which was used to justify the claim to the throne by the House of York during the Wars of the Roses (the House of Lancaster was also descended from Edward III, via a different route). The Princes in the Tower The Princes in the Tower The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower, 1483 by Sir John Everett Millais, 1878. Edward ruled as King Edward IV from 1461 until 1470 and again from 1471 until his death in 1483, when his 12-year-old son succeeded as Edward V, with Richard named Lord Protector. Young Edward and his brother moved into the Tower of London (which was then a royal palace, not a prison) but in June their parents’ marriage was declared invalid, making the princes illegitimate and hence their uncle became the heir apparent. Richard lost no time in being crowned King Richard III and the two boys were not seen again. Thus began the legend of ‘the Princes in the Tower’ and a long-standing popular belief that Richard had his nephews murdered in order to remove any competing claim to the throne. This has been widely debated for many years, with passionate arguments made both for and against Richard. Death and disappearance After defeating an unsuccessful rebellion in October 1483, Richard led his army to Bosworth in Leicestershire two years later to face Henry Tudor (whose somewhat tenuous claim to the throne was also through descent from Edward III). On 22 August 1485, Richard was killed at Bosworth Field, the last English King to die in battle, thereby bringing to an end both the Plantagenet dynasty and the Wars of the Roses. Henry Tudor was crowned King Henry VII. Richard’s body was brought back to Leicester, publicly displayed and then given for burial to a group of Franciscan friars. An alabaster tomb monument was constructed over the grave in 1495, paid for by the new King. With the dissolution of the monasteries (by Henry Tudor’s son, Henry VIII) that friary disappeared and along with it any clear record of Richard’s grave. Stories and rumours about where Richard’s mortal remains lie – or what happened to them – have circulated over the ensuing centuries, but most of these have subsequently been shown to be tall tales. Re-evaluating Richard Portrait of Richard III of England, painted c. 1520 (approximate date from tree-rings on panel), after a lost original, for the Paston family, now owned by the Society of Antiquaries, London. History, they say, is written by the victors. Tudor writers and artists had no qualms about depicting Richard III as an evil tyrant and child-murderer, as well as a crippled hunchback. Shakespeare’s eponymous play, written 106 years after Richard’s death, cemented the King’s bad reputation (and appearance) among the general public for centuries, although scholars including Francis Bacon and Horace Walpole sought to re-evaluate his reign. In 1924 the Richard III Society was founded, aiming to challenge accepted beliefs and assumptions about ‘the last Plantagenet’, not least the accusation of murder and the popular depiction of Richard as having a crooked spine. Among the inarguably good works of this popular King, they pointed out, were a number of significant changes to English law, including the presumption of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ and a reformation of the jury system. With a controversial claim to the throne, accusations of blood on his hands, a vio


Give a year in the life of composer Puccini.

Classical Net - Basic Repertoire List - Puccini Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924) There is little doubt today that of all operatic music, Puccini's is the most universally known; more people know the famous arias from La Boh�me, Madame Butterfly and Turandot than any others, with the single possible exception of those from Carmen – a remarkable achievement considering Puccini's early artistic struggles. Giacomo Puccini (December 22, 1858 – November 29, 1924) was a native of Lucca, born into a family which since the arrival there of a Giacomo Puccini in the 1730s had been involved in the music of the ancient town for five generations. Each generation composed and played the organ for San Martino Cathedral in Lucca. Giacomo was the fifth child of Michele and Albina Puccini, but his father died in 1864 when Giacomo was nearly five years old. Contrary to the monotonous litany of childhood musical prodigies which litter history, Giacomo showed no early interest in music, although everyone in Lucca expected him to. Instead he was a lazy, shiftless boy, poor at schoolwork and apt to play truant. His mother, however, was convinced of his abilities and procured him a tutor at the Conservatorio Musici. This time he made modest progress, becoming a choirboy at San Martino and playing the organ there from the age of 14. By his seventeenth year he had begun writing small compositions. While still 17, Puccini attended a performance of Giuseppe Verdi 's Aïda in Milan; it was this experience which concentrated all his ambitions, convincing him that a career as an opera composer was the only one to consider. For the next four years he studied hard, eventually writing a pleasing Mass in 1860 (later called Messa di Gloria). Puccini spent the next three years at Milan Conservatoire, where he was taught by Antonio Bazzini and Amilcare Ponchielli , and where he undoubtedly suffered privation due to a severe lack of funds, although this is not enough to explain the extraordinary meanness with money which he showed later in life, even when he was very rich. He submitted as his "passing-out" piece the orchestral Capriccio Sinfonico, an attractive and colorful work which Puccini later cannibalized for operas, specifically Edgar and La Boh�me. Having left the Conservatoire, Puccini had to decide how to make a start in opera. An opportunity presented itself when the kindly Ponchielli drew his attention to a one-act opera prize announced by the publisher Sonzogno and arranged for a librettist by the name of Ferdinando Fontana. Puccini wrote Le Villi in such haste to meet the prize's deadline that the score was virtually unreadable, and this poor exhibit was ignored by the judges. Both Fontana and Ponchielli were convinced of its worth, however, and between them they engaged the sympathetic support of the great Verdi librettist and opera composer, Arriago Boito , as well as the enthusiastic backing of Giullo Ricordi, owner of the Ricordi publishing house. A production was mounted in Milan in May 1884, proving an enormous success, with the Corriere della Sera critic commenting: "We sincerely believe that Puccini may be the composer for whom Italy has been waiting a long time". His next opera, Edgar though again given Ricordi's enthusiastic backing, just would not come right, its poorly-executed libretto, grand opera pretensions and melodramatic plot failing to inspire Puccini, despite much hard work. Even after its initial failure in 1889, Puccini continued to revise it, determined not to waste five years of effort. But a failure Edgar has remained to this day. It is a measure of Ricordi's good judgment that he never wavered in his support for Puccini, although even he was unnerved by the composer's next choice of subject, the Abbe Prevost's novella Manon Lescaut, particularly in view of the fact that the story had been given successful operatic form by Jules Massenet in his Paris production of Manon in 1884. Puccini remained unshakeable in his choice, knowing what type of subject most suited his abilities. When it came to establishing an acceptable libre


In Greek mythology who drowned while swimming the Hellespont?

Hellespont * People, Places, & Things * Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant H to Helike Helikon to Hexa Hieroglyphics to Holy Twain Homados to Hystaspes 2 Hellespont The ancient Greek name for the Dardanelles Strait which separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey; the narrow waterway connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea ; approximately 37 miles (60 kilometers) long and up to 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) wide. The name literally means Helle’s Sea because it was named after the maiden, Helle , when she fell from the back of the flying ram with the Golden Fleece and drowned in the sea below; Helle and her brother, Phrixus , were attempting to escape the evil plotting of their stepmother, Ino , when Helle fell from the ram and drowned. The Hellespont also claimed the lives of the two young lovers, Leander and Hero ; the city of Abydos was on the Asian side of the Hellespont and the city of Sestos was on the Greek side; each night, Leander would swim from Abydos to Sestos in order to meet the beautiful priestess of Aphrodite (goddess of Love), Hero ; Leander would swim the channel with the lights of Sestos to guide him; one night Leander lost his way in a storm and drowned before he could reach the shore; Hero was so distraught that she threw herself in the sea where she also perished in the cruel water. The Persian army of Xerxes built a 4,077 foot pontoon bridge across the Hellespont during the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BCE; in order to span the channel, a series of boats were lashed side-to-side and planks were laid across the boats from one shore to the other; when violent winds broke the bridge to pieces, Xerxes had men with whips pronounce curses and deliver three hundred lashes on the water; he lowered a yoke into the water to symbolize his domination and finally branded the water with hot irons; the men who had been responsible for the bridge’s construction were beheaded; after he had calmed down, Xerxes repented and made offerings to the water spirits of the Hellespont so that he might be forgiven for his act of irreverence; to appease the waterway, he burned incense, poured libations, offered myrtle branches, a golden cup and bowl and also a sword; whether Xerxes did these things to appease the Hellespont or as a tribute to the sun god of Greece is not clear, regardless, the bridge was completed and the troops marched safely across. The name of the Hellespont was changed to Dardanelles in honor of ancestor of the Trojans , Dardanos (Dardanus). How to Cite this Page Cut and paste the following text for use in a paper or electronic document report. Stewart, Michael. "People, Places & Things: Hellespont", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/ppt/Hellespont_1.html Cut and paste the following html for use in a web report. Stewart, Michael. "People, Places & Things: Hellespont", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/ppt/Hellespont_1.html Cut and paste the following html for use in a web report. This format will link back to this page, which may be useful but may not be required. Stewart, Michael. "People, Places & Things: Hellespont", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/ppt/Hellespont_1.html


In the USA what 'day' is celebrated on February 2nd, it is also the title of a film?

Groundhog Day in the United States Home   Calendar   Holidays   the United States   Groundhog Day Groundhog Day in the United States Groundhog Day falls on February 2 in the United States, coinciding with Candlemas . It is a part of popular culture among many Americans and it centers on the idea of the groundhog coming out of its home to “predict” the weather. The groundhog plays an important role on Groundhog Day. The groundhog plays an important role on Groundhog Day. ©iStockphoto.com/David P. Lewis What Do People Do? Groundhog Day is a popular observance in many parts of the United States. Although some states have in some cases adopted their own groundhogs, the official groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, lives at Gobbler’s Knob near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The town has attracted thousands of visitors over the years to experience various Groundhog Day events and activities on February 2. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club plays an important role in organizing Groundhog Day in the town. Club members, news reporters, locals, and visitors meet at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2 each year to await Phil’s appearance and his weather prediction. Pennsylvania’s governor has been known to attend Groundhog Day ceremonies. Many weather researchers questioned the groundhog’s accuracy in predicting the weather, but some of the groundhog’s fans may not agree. Public Life Groundhog Day is an observance but it is not a public holiday in the United States. However, areas around parks and some streets may be busy or congested in towns, such as Punxsutawney, where Groundhog Day events are popular. Roots in Nature Thousands of years ago when animalism and nature worship were prevalent, people in the area of Europe now known as Germany believed that the badger had the power to predict the coming of spring. They watched the badger to know when to plant their crops. By the time the first German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania they probably understood that this was not true but the tradition continued. Unfortunately, there were not many badgers in Pennsylvania so the groundhog was substituted for the badger. Tradition has it that if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 it will be frightened by it and will then return to its burrow, indicating that there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then spring is on the way. Punxsutawney Phil Punxsutawney held its first Groundhog Day in the United States in the 1800s. The first official trek to Gobbler's Knob was made on February 2, 1887. It is said that Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) was named after King Phillip. He was called Br'er Groundhog prior to being known as Phil. Canada also celebrates Groundhog Day. The movie “Groundhog Day” from 1993, starring comedian Bill Murray, made Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania famous worldwide. The film's plot added new meaning to the term “Groundhog Day” as something that repeats itself endlessly. Note: References to seasonal changes in this article relate to the Northern Hemisphere.


The title of which famous film is also the name of a North African city whose name translates as 'white house'?

North African History     "New" DEEP Search All of Realhistory using Keyword or Phrase Ancient Man and His First Civilizations North African History (Excluding Egypt)   In many cases, the demographic history of North Africa closely parallels that of the United States: In that Europeans, and in this case Turks also: first colonize, and then the descendants of the colonizers fight a war of liberation from their original homelands, for sole claim to the conquered territories. And as in the Americas, the native populations were massacred, marginalized, impoverished, and relegated to the hinterlands. The difference being that Americans don't claim to be the native and original people. Thus one of the oddities of modern times is found in North Africa: where the Mulattoes, Quadroons, and Octoroons of the White invaders, and even the White invaders themselves: proclaim themselves BERBERS and the INDEGENOUS inhabitants of North AFRICA!!! To make the ridiculous even more ridiculous; many of these people also practice racial prejudice against Africans IN Africa! In North Africa, many of these people declare themselves Berber under the banner of "Amazigh" possibly meaning "free people" or "free and noble men" (the word has probably an ancient parallel in the Roman name for some of the Berbers, "Mazices").   The Amazigh   This has apparently so distressed one actual Berber group - the Touareg: that they are now disavowing their Berber heritage, and are instead proclaiming themselves to be ARABS!!   Touareg reject allegations of the Congress Amazigh World (Computer translation of the letter) Link to letter From: Mr. Mansour Mohamed Ali Ag Hudyata his capacity as Chairman of the Assembly of Mali called "Youth Society North of the Republic of Mali", rejects the allegations of the World Amazigh Congress, that the Tuareg people are Amazigh. The Assembly of the Republic of Mali Youth North strongly rejects such nonsense and false stories claimed by Congress Amazigh World through the media that the Tuareg of Mali and Niger, are Amazigh, and stresses that this claim is false is not based on a scientific basis. And that Mr. Belkacem Lyons specializes in chemistry who viewed this trend shameless does not have any historical background to prove this myth, but proven by all history books, trusted that the Tuareg are of Arab descent, and crafts Targi has to do with Arabic calligraphy, this is the asset Targip known since a long time immemorial, and we believe such stories would fall within the Tuareg of the elements of client-related third-party suspicious. And thus confirm and strongly that we will not allow the Congress of the World Amazigh has nothing to do with us as an intervention in our affairs and talk about our origins, this we, children of the Tuareg in Kidal, Gao and Timbuktu, we are proud Bootanna (Mali and Niger) to which we belong, and our religion, Islam, and declare that our is to achieve security and stability, peace and development in the Sahara for the happiness of our peoples and coexistence with the sons of the tribes of the Sahara, and that this is the position of all the Tuareg, who are struggling to achieve, and to work strenuously for it in every time and place. Mansour Mohamed Ali Ag Hudyata President of the General Assembly (There is no telling what will happen when the Touareg find out that the very SAME type of invader descends people, are in the north and Arabia, also proclaiming themselves to be ARABS).   Before going on, let us first investigate another term for Berbers - MOORS! "Moor" is problematic because of its shifting  significance. Isidore of Seville, who died well before Islam came to Iberia, follows Roman  usage in referring to northwest Africa as Mauritania (from which maurus/moro is derived)  on account, he says, of its inhabitants' blackness. Similarly, the Visigothic chronicler John  of Biclaro refers to the inhabitants of pre-Islamic North Africa as Moors (Wolf 1990: 64).  The so-called Mozarabic Chronicle of 754, written by a Christian living in al-Andalus  under Muslim rule, and the earl


Which licence, costing 37p, was abolished in 1987?

RSPCA calls for dog licences to be brought back - Mirror Online News RSPCA calls for dog licences to be brought back Dog licences should be brought back to tackle thugs who use animals as weapons, the RSPCA said yesterday.  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Dog licences should be brought back to tackle thugs who use animals as weapons, the RSPCA said yesterday. Owners could pay at least £10 for compulsory microchipping and registration unless there is a fall in the number of attacks, fights and strays, according to the charity's David Bowles. He said: "We are still not getting through to the minority of people who get dogs because they see them as a status symbol or guard dog. "We have to look at other measures including dog registration. "There appears to be a growing minority who are a real problem. The worrying statistic is the people getting dogs as weapons. It's not just about animal welfare, it's a social problem. "We need to have a basket of measures and if microchipping and education don't do enough then we will have to look at mandatory registration." Mr Bowles said the dog licence, abolished in 1987 when it cost 37p, would work if properly enforced. Lost dogs could be returned and those dumped or neglected traced to their owners, who would be prosecuted. Mr Bowles said Britain could learn from countries such as Germany and Sweden, which have dog registration. He said: "Why have we not managed to get it right? Why do we still have a stray problem and an increasing dangerous dogs problem? Why are all our shelters full?" Mr Bowles called for a task force of police, councils and animal groups to investigate the surge in dog problems. He said people no longer buy dogs from pet shops but make impulse buys from neighbours without thinking properly first. "People then think, 'I got the dog on a whim, I'll get rid of it on a whim' and open the front door and kick it out. It is very sad that pets are part of our throwaway society," he said. But animal welfare minister Lord Rooker told the RSPCA conference there was no room for new dog laws to be brought in during this Parliament. Tim Wass, head of the RSPCA Inspectorate, unveiled plans to target 40 urban hotspots for dog fighting and attacks across the UK. 37p Cost of dog licence when it was finally abolished in 198 £5,000 Maximum fine under the 1991 act and/or six months' jail 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act banned owning, breeding and selling certain types of fighting breeds £10 Minimum cost per dog of chip and registration Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


As illustrated on its label, Marmite gets its name from the French word meaning what?

marmite - definition and meaning marmite from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A large covered earthenware or metal cooking pot. n. A small covered earthenware casserole designed to hold an individual serving. n. A petite marmite. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. A rounded earthenware cooking pot. Etymologies French, from Old French, hypocritical, marmite (possibly because the food is hidden inside) : marm-, akin to marmouser, to murmur + mite, cat (of imitative origin). (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition) From French marmite. (Wiktionary) Examples I doubt you have ever heard a gay person say “As a gay person, my opinion on politics/the economy/football/marmite is …” When you booze you lose « Awful Library Books The keeping of the roads in good condition is necessary for the rapid carrying out of operations on the Front, and a "marmite" hole is promptly filled if by a lucky shot the German batteries happen to tear up the roadway. The White Road to Verdun The keeping of the roads in good condition is necessary for the rapid carrying out of operations on the front, and a "marmite" hole is promptly filled if by a lucky shot the German batteries happen to tear up the roadway.


Baumwolle is the German word for which fabric?

Baumwolle translation English | German dictionary | Reverso a cotton shirt You want to reject this entry: please give us your comments (bad translation/definition, duplicate entries...) To add entries to your own vocabulary, become a member of Reverso community or login if you are already a member. It's easy and only takes a few seconds: Or sign up in the traditional way


What name is given to the group of French speaking people living in areas of Southern Belgium?

Belgium travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] Belgium is a densely populated country trying to balance the conflicting demands of urbanization, transport and industry with commercial and intensive agriculture. It imports large quantities of raw materials and exports a large volume of manufactured goods, mostly to other EU countries. History[ edit ] Belgium is the heir of several former Medieval powers, previously named Belgae (or Belgica reference to the Roman Empire period), and you will see traces of these everywhere during your trip in this country. After the collapse of the Carolingian Empire in the 9th century, the territory that is nowadays Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, was part of Lotharingia, an ephemeral kingdom soon to be absorbed into the Germanic Empire; however, the special character of "Lower Lotharingia" remained intact in the feudal Empire: this is the origin of the Low Countries, a general term that encompasses present-day Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The widely autonomous fiefdoms of the Low Countries were amongst the richest places in Medieval Europe and you will see traces of this past wealth in the rich buildings of Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, Tournai, Mons, etc. These cities progressively fell under the control of a powerful and ambitious family : the Dukes of Burgundy. The whole realm of the dukes extended from the Low Countries to the borders of Switzerland. Using wealth, strategy, and alliances, the Dukes of Burgundy aimed at reconstituting Lotharingia. The death of the last Duke, Charles the Bold, put an end to this dream. However, the treasures of the Dukes of Burgundy remains as a testimony of their rules in Belgian museums and landmarks. The powerful Habsburg family then inherited from the Low Countries. Reformation is the reason that Belgium and Netherlands were first put apart: the northern half of the Low Countries embraced Protestantism and rebelled against the Habsburg rule, while the southern half remained faithful to both its ruler and the Catholic faith. These two halves roughly corresponds to present-day Belgium and Netherlands. Belgium was called Austrian Netherlands, then Spanish Netherlands, depending on which branch of the Habsburg ruled it. The powerful German emperor and Spanish king, Charles V, was born in the Belgian city of Ghent and ruled from Brussels. Many places in Belgium are named after him, including the city of Charleroi and even a brand of beer. Every year, the Brusselers emulate his first parade in their city in what is called the Ommegang. Belgium was briefly a part of the Napoleonic Empire. After Napoleon's defeat, a large Kingdom of the Netherlands was created, comprising the whole of the Low Countries. However, the religious opposition still remained and the split was aggravated by political differences between Belgian liberals and Dutch aristocrats. Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 after a short revolution and a war against the Netherlands. It was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II and has many war graves near the battle zones, most of them are around Ieper (in English archaically rendered as Ypres , with Yperite another name for mustard gas due to intensive use there in the first World War). It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy. Terrain[ edit ] Flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, wooded hills and valleys of Ardennes Forest in southeast. Electricity[ edit ] Electricity is supplied at 220-230V, 50Hz. Outlets are CEE7/5 (protruding male earth pin) and accept either CEE 7/5 (Grounded), CEE 7/7 (Grounded) or CEE 7/16 (non-grounded) plugs. Older German-type CEE 7/4 plugs are not compatible as they do not accommodate the earth pin found on this type of outlet. However, most mod


What name is given to the Mafia code of silence?

Omerta - The Mafia The Mafia Vendetta Mafia's Law of Omerta Omerta is the Code of silence when dealing with the government. It literally means "manhood" and refers to the idea of a man dealing with his own problems without the help of an law-body, but the term has a also become synonymous with Mafia's code of silence. Omerta is a very popular attitude in places of Southern Italy like Sicily, where the Mafia is strong. It all began in Sicily around the 16th Century A.D. as a way of opposing Spanish rule. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and as such influence many countries to invade and conquer it and then make immense riches from it. The local people were often enslaved by the conquering party and were often treated very inhumanely by the foreign overlords. The Mafia was born is such circumstances and provided the oppressed Sicilian people with protection, stability and a kind of "pride". The Mafia's "Vendetta" became Sicily's justice system and no one approached the ruling body for any help. The continuous invasions left the Sicilians with feeling of helplessness, mistrust and rage at the government. They believed that the government was there not to help them out, but to make things even more difficult.  As a result, the Mafia's golden rule of Omerta was born. It became an unwritten law to keep the government out of their private affairs. Crimes began to be considered personal and justice was received through personal vengeance and vendetta, not by the decision of the government. If the Code of Omerta were to be put into words, it would say something like this:- "Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without police protection is both. It is cowardly to betray an offender to justice, even though his offenses be against yourself, as it is not to avenge an injury by violence. It is dastardly and contemptible in a wounded man to betray the name of his assailant, because if he recovers, he must naturally expect to take vengeance himself. A wounded man shall say to his assailant: If I live, I will kill you - If I die you are forgiven." The accusation of being an informant was the worst possible stain on the manhood. Each individual was obliged to prove his manliness by not appealing to legally constituted authority for redress of personal grievances. A victimized person is expected to avenge the wrong-doing himself or find some patron who will do it for him. It is shameful to even betray one's deadliest and worst enemies to the authorities. Breaking the code of Omerta in serious cases specially if Mafia is concerned can lead to the assassination of the informant by the Mafia. Create a free website


How are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution collectively known?

Bill of Rights is finally ratified - Dec 15, 1791 - HISTORY.com Bill of Rights is finally ratified Share this: Bill of Rights is finally ratified Author Bill of Rights is finally ratified URL Publisher A+E Networks Following ratification by the state of Virginia, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, become the law of the land. In September 1789, the first Congress of the United States approved 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. The amendments were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens, guaranteeing the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise of religion; the right to fair legal procedure and to bear arms; and that powers not delegated to the federal government would be reserved for the states and the people. Influenced by the English Bill of Rights of 1689, the Bill of Rights was also drawn from Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, drafted by George Mason in 1776. Mason, a native Virginian, was a lifelong champion of individual liberties, and in 1787 he attended the Constitutional Convention and criticized the final document for lacking constitutional protection of basic political rights. In the ratification struggle that followed, Mason and other critics agreed to support the Constitution in exchange for the assurance that amendments would be passed immediately. On December 15, 1791, Virginia became the 10th of 14 states to approve 10 of the 12 amendments, thus giving the Bill of Rights the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it legal. Of the two amendments not ratified, the first concerned the population system of representation, while the second prohibited laws varying the payment of congressional members from taking effect until an election intervened. The first of these two amendments was never ratified, while the second was finally ratified more than 200 years later, in 1992. Related Videos


In which English building is the world's oldest working clock, dating back to 1386?

Oldest clock | Guinness World Records Guinness World Records When 1385 The worlds oldest surviving working clock is the faceless clock dating from 1386, or possibly earlier, at Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, UK. It was restored in 1956, having struck the hours for 498 years and ticked more than 500 million times. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. (You will be need to register / login for access)


The famous Viennese dessert `Sachertorte' is a type of what?

Wolfgang's Sachertorte Recipe : Food Network Rum Cake Recipes 4.1 7 Mine fell in the middle. It's also not thick enough for 3 layers. I'd love to see what others say if they try it. sourpickle64 2014-04-19T23:49:49Z item not reviewed by moderator and published My cakes fell in height. I don't think I can get three layers. Any thoughts? cdboehm65 2014-03-18T15:49:44Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a good chocolate cake recipe. However, it is missing 2 key ingredients for the famous Austrian Sachertorte. Well worth making, though. Guest 2011-07-10T13:42:01Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Just made this recipe again and have been reminded of how awesome it is. It looks a little complicated at first, but is actually quite easy compared to other Sachertorte recipes I've seen. And it's pretty versatile. I often substitute other fruit preserves and types of alcohol. My new favorite is using cherry preserves and amaretto liqueur. I also add a little flavor and moisture by brushing a little bit of whatever liqueur I'm using onto the cake before spreading on the fruit filling. This recipe is definitely worth the effort. KT M. 2010-02-19T20:21:40Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious! I gave it to a friend as a birthday gift and she loved it.  Instead of using a double boiler for heating the chocolate, I tried Jacques Torres' method of heating it in a microwave in 30 second intervals. That worked quite well and saved a little time too. Elisabeth D. 2010-01-18T14:25:39Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a fairly expensive dessert to put together, mostly because of the bittersweet chocolate, but it is definately worth every penny. It was very simple to put together too, Wolfgang makes it look easy simply because it is very easy. Great way to impress your friends. Fiddler Man 2008-01-14T11:50:00Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Don't be intimidated by Wolfgang Puck's recipe. It's easy and very delicious. YVONNE Y. 2004-05-29T21:34:49Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this again - and I don't know what I did different, but it didn't fall in the middle again.... I am also going to use apricot this time instead of raspberry... I'll let you know. sourpickle64 2014-05-23T21:06:41Z item not reviewed by moderator and published What ingredients is it missing? Stephane Aarseth 2014-02-14T17:44:30Z item not reviewed by moderator and published On TV


Ascorbic acid is an essential dietary requirement, how is it more commonly known?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Vitamin C Vitamin C is a water-soluble nutrient that is not made or stored in the human body so must be obtained through the diet on a daily basis. This essential nutrient is also known by other names- ascorbate and ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is essential for the production of a protein called collagen. Collagen is used by the body for growth and connective tissue repair of blood vessels, intervertebral discs, tendons, ligaments, bone, cartilage, teeth, and skin. There are many other benefits of Vitamin C. As an antioxidant, this vitamin helps to prevent damage and oxidative stress caused by free radicals that attack cells in the body. Ascorbic acid is also important for the immune system, helping to reduce the severity and duration of some infections while promoting healing of damaged tissues. This nutrient has antihistamine properties- it means that this nutrient can help reduce allergic reaction of the body. In a nutshell Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen- most abundant protein in the body  and main component of connective tissue of blood vessels, intervertebral discs, tendons, ligaments, bone, cartilage, teeth, and skin. Taking high doses over a long period of time may result in the development of scurvy in case high doses are stopped abruptly. While citrus fruits are the most commonly known natural sources of this vitamin there are many other fruits and vegetables that contain much more of this nutrient. Vitamin C deficiency Vitamin C deficiency is not common in developed countries. Those with severe deficiency in this nutrient may suffer from a potentially fatal disease called scurvy. However, severe deficiencies are rare. Some other symptoms related to deficiency or low levels of this vitamin in the body may include the following: • Bleeding gums and gingivitis; • Dry, rough and scaly skin; • Loss of hair and teeth; • Frequent bruising; • Nosebleeds. Vitamin C overdose Vitamin C overdose. A tolerable upper intake level, often referred to as UL, has been set for this nutrient at 2000 mg. per day. While overdose is unlikely from natural food sources, it is possible through the use of supplements. Overdose of this vitamin may result in gastrointestinal disturbances such as gas, nausea, and diarrhea. Kidney stones may also occur as a result of excess consumption of ascorbic acid. Taking high doses over a long period of time may result in the development of scurvy if the high doses are stopped abruptly. This is because the body attempts to release excess amounts of this vitamin through urine. When high vitamin dose is stopped, the body still releases the same amount until it can adjust to the new lower levels. It is possible that the body can release too much of this nutrient during this time and result in deficiency and related symptoms. Daily Recommended Intake and sources of Ascorbic acid Daily Recommended Intake. The daily recommended intake for this nutrient varies by age group. Infants from 0 – 12 months need 40 – 50 mg every day. This requirement drops after the first year, with those ages 1 – 8 only needing from 15 – 25 mg a day. Children who are 9 – 13 years old should get 45 mg a day. Teenage girls need 65 mg a day while teenage boys need a bit more at 75 mg. Adult females should aim for 75 mg  while adult males need about 90 mg of this nutrient each day. Pregnant women should get 80 – 85 mg, and breastfeeding women should try to get 115 – 120 mg each day. While citrus fruits are the most commonly known natural sources of this vitamin, there are many other fruits and vegetables that contain much more of this nutrient. Rich by vit. C sources include rose hips, papaya, broccoli, hot and bell peppers, pineapple, strawberries, and many other fruits and vegetables. Eating a healthy, balanced diet with a variety of fresh produce and meat products can insure adequate intake of this essential vitamin. The following foods have high amounts of vitamin C: • Rose Hips (100g) – 426 mg; • Guavas (100g)- 228 mg; • Oranges (without peel) (100g) – 53mg;