Which singer was born in Lubbock Texas in 1936?

Buddy Holly - Biography - IMDb Buddy Holly Biography Showing all 42 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (32) | Personal Quotes  (2) Overview (4) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA as Charles Hardin Holley. He was married to Maria Elena Santiago. He died on February 3, 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa, USA. Spouse (1) Wore horn rimmed black glasses Fender Stratocaster Trivia (32) Died when his chartered plane (N 3794 N) crashed. Also on board and killed in the crash were Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson). An investigation determined the cause of the crash was "pilot error"; the pilot was not qualified to fly by instruments, and the plane took off in a snowstorm. Despite later urban legends, the plane was not named the "American Pie"; it had no name. His date of death (February 3, 1959) was forever immortalized as "The Day the Music Died" in the song "American Pie" by Don McLean . Many, including Holly's father and his manager, were against Buddy's marriage to Maria Elena Santiago, a young Puerto Rican girl he met in New York months before his death. Waylon Jennings was part of Buddy's backup group and was supposed to be on the fateful flight but, instead, allowed The Big Bopper , who was sick, to take his place. Buddy's group was The Crickets and they stayed together after his death. Had a cat named Booker T. and a dog named Alonzo. Attended and graduated from Lubbock High School in Lubbock, Texas (1955). Had two brothers: Larry Holley (born 1925), Travis Holley (born 1927), and one sister: Patricia Lou Holley (1929-2008). Pictured on one of four 29¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, issued in booklet form 16 June 1993. This Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues set of stamps also honored Otis Redding , Dinah Washington and Elvis Presley . He was voted the 13th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone. His wife was pregnant at the time of his death, but later suffered a miscarriage. Following his untimely death, he was interred at City of Lubbock Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. Holly was a member of an independent Baptist church in Lubbock called Tabernacle Baptist Church; his funeral was conducted there. His brother is still a member. Actual Crickets (the ones that chirp) got into the recording studio and are heard in the fade out of the single "Listen to Me". Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (charter member) (1986), the American Songwriters Hall of Fame (1986), and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1994). Although he used the last name "Holly" as a professional recording artist (it was an uncorrected mistake on his first recording contract; he liked the spelling and kept it), his gravestone gives the correct spelling of his name which is Holley. In recognition for his achievements, the city of Lubbock erected a life-size statue of Holly next to the convention center. The statue shows Holly strumming his Fender Stratocaster guitar and tapping his heel (he tapped his heel instead of his toe) which also serves as a monument to the West Texas Hall of Fame. At the base of Holly's feet, there are plaques with the names of famous Texans. The Beatles took their name in tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets . John Lennon and Paul McCartney were both inspired to write their own songs after learning that Holly wrote (or co-wrote) many of his own songs. In the period of 1958 to 1960, the band had been using many different names, most prominently "The Quarrymen" (after the school they attended) and "Johnny and the Moondogs". According to some stories, it was Stuart Sutcliffe (the famed "fifth Beatle") who suggested the name "The Beetles" and that John changed the spelling to give the name a double meaning. In 1959, The Crickets ' recorded a tribute to Buddy written by member Sonny Curtis , "(I Love You) More Than I Can Say". It was later a charted hit for Bobby Vee in 1961 (#61) and Leo Sayer in 1980 (#02). Buddy Holly and The Crickets' first million se


Which comedian and comic actor played both 'the Gaffer' and 'Selwyn Froggitt' in TV series?

Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (TV Series 1974–1977) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt  30min Selwyn Froggitt, a well read clumsy buffoon smashes his way through his sleepy Yorkshire village of Scarsdale in these 30 minute 1970's comedies. Starring Bill Maynard in the title role, he... See full summary  » Creators: a list of 59 titles created 20 Sep 2012 a list of 160 titles created 13 Nov 2013 a list of 33 titles created 22 Mar 2014 a list of 2127 titles created 15 May 2014 a list of 23 titles created 30 May 2015 Title: Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (1974–1977) 7.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? BBC Television comedy detailing the fortunes of Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own ... See full summary  » Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Pauline Yates, John Barron Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff The adventures of two "likely lads" ostensibly set in the North East of England (but filmed in Willesden Junction, London). Terry and Bob have been friends since childhood. Bob is the ... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Don McKillop Terry and Bob from The Likely Lads (1964) continue their life after Terry arrives home from serving in the Army to discover that Bob is about to marry his girlfriend Thelma. Can Thelma lead... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth Martin is a committee man. He has numerous schemes and committees organised around the neighbourhood. He is so obsessive about every detail of everything he does he is driving his long ... See full summary  » Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan The perils of "escaping the rat race" and dropping out of society - to start a farm in Surbiton (and to drive Margo nuts). Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is sad when her husband dies but is shocked when she realises that she has to leave Grantleigh Manor where her family has lived forever. The new owner is Richard De ... See full summary  » Stars: Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and expirienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and almost carelessly. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs Alf and Elsie are getting old, Rita's left home, Elsie's confined to a wheelchair. Alf must now do battle with the Social Security system. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Arthur English Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour Hamish Macbeth is a police constable in the small Scottish town of Lochdubh, who occasionally bends the rules when it suits him or when it can help some of his fellow eccentric townsfolk. ... See full summary  » Stars: Robert Carlyle, Ralph Riach, Brian Pettifer Edit Storyline Selwyn Froggitt, a well read clumsy buffoon smashes his way through his sleepy Yorkshire village of Scarsdale in these 30 minute 1970's comedies. Starring Bill Maynard in the title role, he creates this loveable Oaf perfectly, cushioned by a terrific supporting cast of character actors. Referring to The Times supplement for his knowledgeable information, with shovel in hand his schemes and plans create a fitting end to every episode. Disaster


Nevil Shute Foundation—Title A Review by: Brian Melican Nevil Shute's novels are primarily about ordinary, decent people struggling admirably against an adverse situation, and succeeding with a modicum of good, old-fashioned exertion. In this respect, On The Beach differs from his other more popular novels. Whilst we have typically decent and moral Shutian characters, and indeed an adverse situation caused by faceless evil, there can be no prospect of success. The precept to the novel is the most astounding of all Shute's brilliantly dreamed up settings. Showing an ability very rare for many novelists, and indeed for many of his age, he broke away from novels based during his own time and looked to the future. Having lived through two world wars, he obviously did not like what he foresaw. The northern hemisphere, torn apart by a massive nuclear war, is silent. The deadly radiation that killed everyone there is slowly shrouding the planet, and Australia, where the novel is set, will be one of the last places to see its human population extinguished. Whilst this is a real departure from his more usual settings, it is classic Shute territory. The enemy is faceless, indeed long dead, replaced by the situation it has caused. Just like Jean Paget in A Town Like Alice, the book is adumbrated by tragedy and adversity, but not defined by its villainous creators. The typically Shutian characters inhabit or gather in Melbourne a year after the war. A young couple, Peter and Mary, with a new baby, open the novel. Peter, a naval officer, is introduced to an American submarine commander, whose ironically nuclear submarine has survived the war and made it to Australia. Dwight Towers is an exceptionally nice and controlled man, and even when befriended by Peter and introduced to his ravishingly alcoholic acquaintance Moira, he resists her original advances. The two strike up a charmingly sentimental, but refreshingly chaste, relationship, and from here the novel follows the last hope of humanity. A cruise in a sealed submarine to the northern hemisphere may prove a scientist's ridiculously hopeful predictions of declining radiation, and Dwight, Peter, and Moira's scientist relation John Osborne set out thereto. Unsurprisingly, they find nothing of the sort, and return to Australia. Here, the final kick of a dying civilisation manifests itself, and the inexorable decent into death touches all of the characters. Fittingly, the book ends on the suicide of Peter's young family, just as it began with their shattered hopes, before the suicide of Moira as Dwight sails off to his death. For a novel about the complete extermination of life on Earth, On The Beach is surprisingly quiet. The distance from the original war, with its obviously horrific consequences, and the fundamental decency of the characters, shields the reader from the mess. Indeed, when Peter Holmes shouts at his wife the effects of radiation sickness on their baby, it is possibly the most stomach wrenching part of the book. However, bearing in mind that millions would have died of burns, internal injuries and other unspeakable afflictions in the burning wreckage of war-ravaged nations, what awaits them seems positively enjoyable. And this is what characterises the book; the reasonable but universal pursuit of some kind of enjoyment in the face of death. Each character has his or her pleasure. Whether it be the garden of Mary Holmes, the honest physical labour that Towers enjoys, or indeed the comical amounts of port that Douglas Froude simply must finish, each indulges himself. The charming aspect of the book comes from the reserved, considerate, yet determined way that each character pursues his or her want. They never greatly endanger or discomfort anyone else to do it, but a whole society is quite happily slipping into mild hedonism. Many would criticise the quietude with which Shute's characters, nay the entire nation, accept their lot. Wouldn't there be massive civil unrest, looting and thievery on a grand scale, and a generally apocalyptic atmosphere? After all, this is t


"In which year did the slogan ""Not a penny off the pay, not a second on the day"" become prominent?"

20th Century England A SHORT HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN THE 20TH CENTURY By Tim Lambert Britain changed hugely during the 20th century. Life for ordinary people was transformed and became much more comfortable. Liberal reforms in the early 20th century Life was hard for the working class at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1900 surveys showed that between 15% and 20% of the population were living at subsistence (bare survival) level. Worse between 8% and 10% of the population were living below subsistence level. These figures seem shocking to us but remember things had always been that way. Indeed earlier in history things were worse. There had always been a large part of the population living at subsistence level or below it. In 1906 a Liberal government was elected and they introduced a number of reforms. From 1906 local councils were allowed to provide free school meals. In 1907 school medical inspections began. In 1908 an act limited miners to working an 8 hour day. Then in 1909 the Trade Boards Act set up trade boards who fixed minimum wages in certain very low paid trades. Also in 1909 an Act set up labor exchanges to help the unemployed find work. In 1908 an Old Age Pensions Act gave small pensions to people over 70. The pensions were hardly generous but they were a start. From 1925 pensions were paid to men over 65 and women over 60. Widows were also given pensions. In 1911 the National Insurance Act was passed. All employers and employees made contributions to a fund. If a worker was ill he was entitled to free treatment by a doctor. (Normally you had to pay and it was expensive). If he could not work because of illness the worker was given a small amount of money to live on. However his family were not entitled to free medical treatment. From 1911 workers in certain trades such as building and shipbuilding who frequently had periods of unemployment all contributed to a fund. If unemployed they could claim a small amount of money for a maximum of 15 weeks in any year. Again it was hardly generous but in 1920 the scheme was extended to most (not all) workers and they were given money for more than 15 weeks. By 1912 most people had Saturday afternoon off work. However shop workers were usually forced to work all day Saturday. An act of 1912 compensated them by stating they must have half a day off during the week. Meanwhile in 1902 Balfour's Education Act created state secondary education. In the early 20th century the upper class went to public schools. The middle class went to fee-paying grammar schools and the working class went to elementary schools. From 1907 grammar schools were given grants if they gave 25% of their places to poor pupils. Working class children could take an exam and if they passed could go to grammar school. However some children won a place but did not go because their parents could not afford to buy the school uniform and equipment. In 1909 the House of Lords rejected Lloyd George's budget. In response the Liberals passed the Parliament Act, which stated the House of Lords, could not interfere with financial bills. The Lords could no longer veto any bills but only delay them for two years. In 1949 that was reduced to one year. The history of poverty The Suffragettes By 1884 the majority of men in Britain were allowed to vote but women were not allowed to. So in 1897 local groups of women who demanded the vote joined to form the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS). The organisation was moderate and its members were called suffragists. However in 1903 a more radical organisation was formed called the Women�s Social and Political Union (WSPU). Emmeline Pankhurst led it and its members were called suffragettes. Some suffragettes committed crimes like arson and vandalism. They also planted bombs. However the suffragettes halted their campaign when the war began in 1914. Furthermore by no means all women were suffragettes. Many women were anti-suffragettes. They opposed women being allowed to vote. In Britain the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League was formed in 1908. Its pr


Steven Isserlis and Julian Lloyd Webber are leading British classical musicians, which instrument do they both play?

Who is the greatest cellist alive? - Quora Quora Written May 14, 2015 Julian Lloyd Webber Widely regarded as one of the most creative musicians of his generation, Julian Lloyd Webber is a renowned British cellist, conductor and music educator. He has premiered more than 60 works for cello, some of which written for him. Lloyd Webber received the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in 1998 and a Classic FM Red Award for outstanding services to music in 2005. He won the 'Best British Classical Recording' in 1986 at the Brit Awards for his recording of Cello Concerto (Elgar) with Sir Yehudi Menuhin and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Music in 1994 and has received honorary doctorates from the University of Hull, Plymouth University and Thames Valley University. He was the only classical musician chosen to play at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. On 16 April 2014 Lloyd Webber received the Incorporated Society of Musicians Distinguished Musician Award. Written May 23, 2015 Ooooh, there's so many, at least that I like, that picking just one is an impossibility. I consider Steven Isserlis the best concerto cellist going, while Austria's Heinrich Schiff is a killer when it comes to chamber cello, sonatas and the like. Bach would shake his hand the strongest.  But giving them a run for their money in both respects is the epically awesome Raphael Wallfisch, who can light up the night on the axe, and then some.  Also, I wouldn't mind seeing how Maya Beiser comes along in the years to come, what with her penchant for more modern material. See, I told you it was impossible! 756 Views Written Mar 7, 2015 In my opinion the finest cellist (not most famous) is Christine Walevska. Technique so fine that you don't notice it, a sound that is amazingly rich and beautiful, and natural elegance. 771 Views Written Jan 3, 2015 It really depends on which genre the cellist is working in... There are so many amazing cellists in the world. For classical and new music stuff I don't think you can go past Arto Noras or Jean Guihen Queyras ... Newcomers into crossover but with awesome classical chops would be those Sulic and Hauser guys. Personal preference is important.


'Clean and jerk' and 'snatch' are terms used in which sport?

Learn The Olympic Lifts: Snatch And Clean And Jerk Progression Lifts Learn The Olympic Lifts: Snatch And Clean And Jerk Progression Lifts By Cassie Smith Last updated: Apr 02, 2015 The snatch and the clean and jerk are difficult movements. So before you load a barbell and try one of them, give these progression lifts a go. They'll help you develop the speed, mobility, and power to be successful. Vital Stats Weight: 145 lbs Occupation: Associate editor of Bodybuilding.com, CrossFit athlete, and weightlifting competitor The sport of weightlifting is a polarizing enigma. Some think the snatch and the clean and jerk are the epitome of strength and athleticism. Others find them dangerous, hardcore, and completely out of the realm of normalcy. As a weightlifting competitor and CrossFitter, I'm firmly in the pro-snatch camp. I think it's a shame people don't do the "Olympic" lifts and feel sad when trainers clutch their pearls at the thought of allowing their clients to perform such "dangerous maneuvers." As it turns out, weightlifting training and competitions are actually safer than other sports.1 With the right coach and the right equipment, there's no reason to forgo your interest in weightlifting because these moves look scary. The snatch and the clean and jerk aren't bodybuilding lifts, though. Doing them won't help you build particular body parts like that troublesome upper pec or that lagging vastus medialis. These lifts will, however, aid your mobility, make you a more powerful athlete, increase your lean muscle mass, and, believe it or not, tax your cardiovascular system. Now, before you run to the nearest platform to grip it and rip it, slow your roll. You can't throw plates on a barbell and hope you can get it over your head. That would be like dumping an 8 year old into the front seat of your car, handing him the keys to the ignition, and then giving him the green light—now that's scary. The snatch and the clean and jerk are difficult lifts. To do them safely takes a lot of flexibility, speed, and power. So before you even attempt the real thing, try these progression lifts. They'll help you develop the mobility, speed, and power you need to snatch or clean and jerk successfully. Clean Foundation Moves EXERCISE 1 Front squat (Front rack position) If you're a bodybuilder, you've probably been doing front squats with the bar resting on your shoulders and your arms crossed over the top of it. If you want to clean, drop the habit. Start doing front squats with the bar in your hands and your elbows pointed forward. It gets really difficult to pull the bar off the ground and onto your shoulders if you can't bring your elbows up to near-shoulder level. If you can't even hold the bar in that position without wanting to scream in agony, it's time to start practicing more mobility. For most people, the enigma of the clean stems from a lack of flexibility. To do a clean, your T-spine, lumbar, and shoulders have to be supple and strong. You may be able to hold the bar in a front rack position, but as soon as you squat down, you freeze. You don't have to front squat 250 to work on your mobility. Grab an empty bar and practice holding the bar in the front rack and squatting down. "It's also important to squat to full depth—that means your hip hinge needs to be below your knees." It's also important to squat to full depth—that means your hip hinge needs to be below your knees. One of the keys to a good clean is getting under the bar quickly. Do one right, and all the sudden you'll be ass to grass with a bunch of weight on your shoulders. If you can, sit at the bottom of a light front squat. Practice keeping your chest up and your spine neutral. Don't round forward. Allow your back and your shoulders to stretch. Learn how to get comfortable in this position. EXERCISE 2 Clean Pull Undoubtedly, you've practiced the deadlift. The clean pull is similar, but you'll actually be pulling the bar as high as you can. This is an important movement to practice because it's what you'll do before you fall under the bar in a real clean. Clean Pu


How many countries joined together to create the original European Economic Community following upon the Treaty of Rome in 1957?

The Treaty of Rome (1957) - The history of the European Union and European Citizenship The Treaties of Rome    (1957) The signing of the       Treaties of Rome On 25th March    1957, two treaties were signed in Rome that gave birth to the    European Economic Community (EEC) and to European Atomic Energy Community    (Euratom) : the Treaties of    Rome. The signatories of the historic agreement were    Christian Pineau on behalf of France, Joseph Luns from the Netherlands, Paul    Henri Spaak from Belgium, Joseph    Bech   from Luxemburg, Antonio Segni from Italy and Konrad    Adenauer from the Federal Republic of Germany. The Treaties were ratified    by National Parliaments over the following    months and came into force on 1st January 1958. The Treaty establishing the EEC affirmed in its    preamble that signatory States were  "determined to lay the    foundations of an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe". In    this way, the member States specifically affirmed the political objective of a progressive    political integration.  In fact, the brand new institution was a customs union.    As a consequence, the EEC was    colloquially known as "Common Market". The member countries agreed to    dismantle all tariff barriers over a 12-year transitional period. In view    of the    economic success that freer commercial exchanges brought about, the transitory term    was shortened and in July 1968 all tariffs among the EEC States were    abrogated. At the    same time, a common tariff was established for all products    coming from third countries.  As a matter of fact, the common    market meant exclusively free circulation of goods. Free movement of persons, capitals and services    continued to be subject to numerous limitations. It was necessary to wait until the Single    European Act , in 1987, when    a definitive boost was given to establish a genuine unified market.    This brought about the European Union Treaty in 1992. The other essential agreement    included in the Treaty of  Rome    was the adoption of a Common    agricultural policy (CAP) .    Essentially, the CAP enacted a free market of agricultural products inside the EEC and    established protectionist    policies that guaranteed sufficient revenues to European farmers, avoiding    competition from third countries'    products by guaranteeing agricultural    prices. With the aim of financing the CAP, the European    Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) was established in 1962. The CAP has    continued absorbing most of the community budget, and its reform has been    one of the most badly needed in recent years. The Treaty    of Rome also established the prohibition of monopolies, some transport common    policies, and the grant of some commercial    privileges to the colonial territories of the member States. The Treaty    of Rome signified the triumph of a very realistic and gradualist approach to    building the EU. This method was personified by Jean    Monnet . The failure of the CED demonstrated that tremendous obstacles    lay in the path of the final construction of a political    union. Consequently, the new strategy sought to adopt a process of    integration that gradually incorporated diverse economic sectors and that    established supranational institutions with increasingly political    competences.. The EEC from its birth was based on a series of institutions: the European    Commission ,    the European    Commission ,    the European Assembly, later known as European    Parliament , the Court    of Justice and the Economic    and Social Committee , whose competences were enlarged and modified in the diverse agreements and treaties that    succeeded the Treaty of Rome.  To sum up, a process put in motion    in which progressive economic integration was paving the way to the long    term objecti


Galia and Cantaloupe are types of which fruit?

Melon growing | Fruit and nuts | Horticulture | Agriculture | Agriculture Victoria Agriculture Victoria Melon growing November, 1995 Melons are a popular summer-maturing crop grown in the Mallee. There is a vast range of types of melons, excluding watermelons, such as cantaloupes (rock melons), honeydew melons, hami melons, green-flesh musk melons and galia melons. The two main cultivar types are cantaloupes and honeydew melon. Cultivars Cantaloupe For early crops choose Early Dawn, which is the most popular and earliest maturing variety. However, the fruit does not carry well. Eldorado is another very popular variety but matures later than Early Dawn. It is a very vigorous melon with a tendency to produce very large fruit in mid-season. The fruit is sutured but carries well. Other varieties include Eastern Star and Malibu. There are a large number of varieties available, and growers need to be aware that new varieties are continually becoming available. Honeydew Honeydew melons may be either white or yellow in colour with sweet green flesh. They are a large fruit from round to elongated in shape, with a smooth skin. The major variety grown is the hybrid Dewcrisp. Other melon types Hami melon Hami melons are oval, have a green yellow speckled skin and are partially netted. The flesh is pale salmon in colour and it is crisp and sweet. This melon originated in China: there are a number of hybrids available. Musk melon (green flesh) Musk melons are similar to cantaloupes in external appearance, but are green fleshed and very sweet and juicy. They are a very popular and high priced speciality fruit in Japan. The major variety grown in Australia is Emerald Delight. Galia Galia melons are round; the colour of their skin ranges from green to yellow and turns golden as they ripen. The fruit is green fleshed and very sweet. Galia melons were bred in Israel. They are a popular fruit in Europe. Soils Melons can be grown on a wide range of soil types provided drainage is good. The best soils are deep fertile sands. Melons can be grown on heavier soils if well drained; then raised beds may be beneficial. Light soils warm more quickly and suit early cropping, whereas heavier soils will be more suitable for mid-season crops. Cover crops are beneficial for they improve both drainage and soil structure. Cover crops should be ploughed in at least four weeks before sowing. Sowing Most crops in Victoria are direct seeded but transplants may also be used. A soil temperature of above 15°C is necessary for germination. Melons are sensitive to frost so crops should not be planted until the risk of frosts has passed. Seeds can be sown from September through to January. Fruit will be mature in from 90 to about 120 days after sowing depending on the variety and the time of planting. Crops can be planted in January but late plantings will run an increasing risk of frost. Early crops are sown in August under plastic mulch and in polythene tunnels. Transplants may be of some advantage for the production of early crops but their growth will be checked and any advantage reduced if it is cold. Spacing The plants should be spaced about 500 mm apart in the row but early plantings should be spaced closer to compensate for reduced growth. Spacings between rows vary; spacing may range from about 1.5 to 2.5 m between rows. Windbreaks Windbreaks are essential, particularly for early crops. Benefits from windbreaks include control of windblown sand, reduced wind damage to plants and fruit, increased temperatures around plants and increased activity of bees. Windbreaks need to be established early enough to be effective at the time of seeding. Cereals in the form of rye corn or wheat make good natural windbreaks. They should be sown at right angles to the prevailing winds, but running down a slope to allow air drainage and thus reduce the risk of frost damage to melons. Windbreaks provide protection for a distance about 10-12 times their height. If windbreaks are established for every row of melons, care should be taken that they do not shade the crop. Once plan


Which actor, who died in July 2012, made his film debut playing Fatso Judson who beat Frank Sinatra's character to death in 'From Here to Eternity'?

Actor Borgnine dies at 95  - - July 09, 2012 Actor Borgnine dies at 95 by ANITA GATES New York Times News Service on July 09, 2012 11:15 AM Ernest Borgnine, the rough-hewn actor who seemed destined for tough-guy characters but won an Academy Award for embodying the gentlest of souls, a lonely Bronx butcher, in the 1955 film "Marty," died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 95. The death, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, was announced by Harry Flynn, his longtime spokesman. Borgnine visited Indiana in 1999 to receive the Harvey Award from the Jimmy Stewart Museum. Borgnine made his first memorable impression in films at 37, appearing in "From Here to Eternity" (1953) as Fatso Judson, the sadistic stockade sergeant who beats Frank Sinatra's character, Private Maggio, to death. But Paddy Chayefsky, who wrote "Marty" as a television play, and Delbert Mann, who directed it (it starred Rod Steiger), saw something beyond brutality in Borgnine and offered him the title role when it was made into a feature film. The 1950s had emerged as the decade of the common man, with Willy Loman of "Death of a Salesman" on Broadway and the likes of the bus driver Ralph Kramden ("The Honeymooners") and the factory worker Chester Riley ("The Life of Riley") on television. Borgnine's Marty Pilletti, a 34-year-old blue-collar bachelor who still lives with his mother, fit right in, showing the tender side of the average, unglamorous guy next door. Marty's awakening, as he unexpectedly falls in love, was described by Bosley Crowther in The New York Times as "a beautiful blend of the crude and the strangely gentle and sensitive in a monosyllabic man." Borgnine received the Oscar for best actor for "Marty." For the same performance he also received a Golden Globe and awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Board of Review and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Borgnine won even wider fame as the star of the ABC sitcom "McHale's Navy" (1962-66), originating the role of an irreverent con man of a PT boat skipper. (The cast also included a young Tim Conway.) He wrote in his autobiography, "Ernie" (Citadel Press, 2008), that he had turned down the role because he refused to do a television series but changed his mind when a boy came to his door selling candy and said, although he knew who James Arness of "Gunsmoke" and Richard Boone of "Have Gun, Will Travel" were, he had never heard of Ernest Borgnine. Over a career that lasted more than six decades, the burly, big-voiced Borgnine was never able to escape typecasting completely, at least in films. Although he did another Chayefsky screenplay, starring with Bette Davis as a working-class father of the bride in "The Catered Affair" (1956), and even appeared in a musical, "The Best Things in Life Are Free" (1956), playing a Broadway showman, the vast majority of the characters he played were villains. Military roles continued to beckon. One of his best known was as Lee Marvin's commanding officer in "The Dirty Dozen" (1967), about hardened prisoners on a World War II commando mission. He also starred in three television-movie sequels. But he worked in virtually every genre. Filmmakers cast him as a gangster, even in satirical movies like "Spike of Bensonhurst" (1988). He was in westerns like "Bad Day at Black Rock" (1955) and Sam Peckinpah's blood-soaked classic "The Wild Bunch" (1969). He played gruff police officers, like his character in the disaster blockbuster "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972), and bosses from hell, as in the horror movie "Willard" (1971). Twice he played a manager of gladiators, in "Demetrius and the Gladiators" (1954) and in the 1984 mini-series "The Last Days of Pompeii." In 1965, Borgnine starred in "The Flight of the Phoenix" with Stewart, whom he called "one of the most wonderful guys the Lord ever created," in a 1999 interview with the Gazette Borgnine's menacing features seemed to disappear when he flashed his trademark gap-toothed smile, and later in life he began to find good-guy roles, like the helpful taxi driver in "Escape From New York" (1981) a


By which of his Christian names is the French composer Debussy (1862-1918) known?

Debussy - definition of Debussy by The Free Dictionary Debussy - definition of Debussy by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Debussy Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . De·bus·sy  (də-byo͞o′sē, dĕb′yo͞o-sē′, də-bü-sē′), Claude Achille 1862-1918. French composer best known for impressionist works such as the tone poem Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (1894). Debussy (dəˈbjuːsɪ; ˈdeɪbjuːsɪ; French dəbysi) n (Biography) (Achille) Claude (klod). 1862–1918, French composer and critic, the creator of impressionism in music and a profound influence on contemporary composition. His works include Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (1894) and La Mer (1905) for orchestra, the opera Pelléas et Mélisande (1902), and many piano pieces and song settings De•bus•sy (ˌdɛb yʊˈsi, ˌdeɪ byʊ-, dəˈbyu si) n. Claude Achille, 1862–1918, French composer. De•bus′sy•an, adj. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


Pink Lady and Braeburn are types of which fruit?

Apple - Pink Lady - tasting notes, identification, reviews (Use the form at the bottom to add your own comments about this variety) 03 Jan 2017  Mary B.,  United States Bought a bag of Pink Lady apples today with a bit of trepidation. There were no loose apples, only pre-bagged. Since I'm not big on apples, the cost of a bag seemed like a gamble -- I've had loads of apples go to waste before, from lack of interest, bland taste and/or mealiness. I usually only eat Empire (or Milton, when I can find them), as I hate mealy apples or apples that are too sweet. For instance, unless it's very small, a whole Red Delicious is just too overwhelmingly sweet for me. But it's the New Year, and I'm trying to eat less processed sugar -- yet still need some sort of dessert. Had a light dinner, then tried a Pink Lady. WOW! So yummy that a few hours later I tried (and devoured) another one, to see if the taste of the first one was a fluke. The apple is crisp, juicy enough to be pleasant (but not drip), the skin is firm but still easy to bite through, and the taste!!! Sweet but with enough tartness that it's not overwhelming. And there's a faint strawberry candy-like background note that make the apple actually seem like a dessert instead of a healthy chore. Based on reading, I'm going to keep them in the fridge, and take them out ahead of time to let them warm up a bit. I'm not usually a happy apple eater, but I am now! 06 Dec 2016  Jeff Koelewyn,  VICTORIA, Australia Firstly it is obvious from all these comments that people have no idea that Pink Lady is merely a trade mark and NOT a variety in its own right. It is in fact a heavily geneticists and therefore invalid trade mark. Even produce managers and green grocers have no idea that the real name is Cripps Pink. Now that other distinct varieties such as Rosy Glow are being sold as Pink Lady, the poor consumer has no idea what variety they are eating. Don't they deserve to know they are eating different apples. One of the comments was about the poor taste of Red Delicious. The same thing happened here The apple now being sold as Red Delicious was derived from Red Delicious but simply is NOT Red Delious. This amounts to nothing more than a substitution racket and the consumer doesn't understand why the flavour is not like it used to be. The same thing has happened with so called 'Pink Lady',only when I explain to people the real story do they understand why the appearance and flavour varies so much 22 Aug 2016  Donna,  New Zealand I have just discovered this apple on sale at my supermarket. I bought 2 to try: love at first bite! At this stage of the window terms apples can be floury and disappointing, but Cripps Pink is beautifully firm and the flavour is wonderful, tangy and sweet, similar to a Braeburn or Granny Smith. I am thrilled to find it and considering planting one :-) 20 Oct 2015  Anomaly,  United States One of my favorite apples. Consistently sweet/tart, juicy, and crisp. When its out of season for fresh-from-the-orchard apples, this is my go-to apple at the supermarket. 07 May 2015  Mackintire,  PENNSYLVANIA, United States Crisp Pink is the Generic term for a Pink Lady apple that does not meet the acid/surgar requirements of a "Pink Lady" They are both from the same tree type....Crisp Pink are the "out of spec" version of a pink lady.  I agree a good pink lady apple is probably the best tasting apple I've every experienced.  For the growers out there there's the "MASLIN" variation of the Pink Lady Apple which ripens 4 weeks sooner. It's still rare but you can find it if you know where to look. 07 Apr 2015  Brenda k,  IL, United States Someone from where I work stated he put in an orchard Of Braeburn apples and plans on turning them into 'Pink Lady 's." I am a bit confused. I know the history of the Pink Lady apple and own 6 trees of the Pink Lady I specially ordered and they are thriving in Illinois. How can he turn his trees into Pink Lady's? 20 Mar 2015  Paula,  CA, United States One of the best apples I have ever tasted. I bought several apple varie


Which Ryder Cup golfer founded IJP Design, a golf clothing company?

Ian Poulter's fashion brand goes online only - Essential Retail Ian Poulter's fashion brand goes online only Ian Poulter's fashion brand goes online only British golfer Ian Poulter's fashion brand IJP Design is now only available online, with the sportsman citing digital customer engagement as the way forward for his company. Published: 11:34:03 on the 5th Oct 2015 Author: Ben Sillitoe Share this post IJP Design, the golf clothing brand founded by Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter, has announced it will now operate an online-only model. The fashion retailer launches its first exclusively online collection later this month, and it will no longer be operating concessions. IJP was previously stocked within golf clubs around the UK, but Poulter said this week that a shift to a solely digital strategy will suit its core customers' shopping habits. "It also allows us to communicate with them directly through all online and social media channels in a positive and proactive way," he added. "We truly believe this represents the way forward for our business." The new IJP Design range, which is due to be unveiled on 26 October, features various seasonal golf menswear and womenswear items, including polo shirts and knitwear. David Hammond, CEO at IJP Design, commented: "The shift to an online-only model allows us to connect directly to our customers. "Technology has had a huge and positive impact on all aspects of golf over the last few years, which is not only reflected in the unique design and production process, but also the way we are able to listen and converse with our customer around the globe."


The mythical kingdom of Shambhala represents Paradise in which religion?

Mysteries of the Kingdom of Shambhala | Ancient Origins 5 April, 2014 - 14:03 aprilholloway Mysteries of the Kingdom of Shambhala (Read the article on one page) Shambhala, which is a Sanskrit word meaning “place of peace” or “place of silence”, is a mythical paradise spoken of in ancient texts, including the Kalachakra Tantra and the ancient scriptures of the Zhang Zhung culture which predated Tibetan Buddhism in western Tibet. According to legend, it is a land where only the pure of heart can live, a place where love and wisdom reigns and where people are immune to suffering, want or old age. Shambhala is said to be the land of a thousand names. It has been called the Forbidden Land, the Land of White Waters, Land of Radiant Spirits, Land of Living Fire, Land of the Living Gods and Land of Wonders. The Hindus call it Aryavartha (‘The Land of the Worthy Ones); the Chinese know it as Hsi Tien, the Western Paradise of Hsi Wang Mu; and to the Russian Old Believers, it is known as Belovoyde.  But throughout Asia, it is best known by its Sanskrit name, Shambhala, Shamballa, or Shangri-la. Shambhala is described as a land of paradise. Photo credit: Naughty Dog-Uncharted The legend of Shambhala is said to date back thousands of years, and reference to the mythical land can be found in various ancient texts. The Bön scriptures speak of a closely related land called Olmolungring. Hindu texts such as Vishnu Purana mention Shambhala as the birth place of Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu who will usher in a new Golden Age. The Buddhist myth of Shambhala is an adaptation of the earlier Hindu myth. However, the text in which Shambhala is first discussed extensively is the Kalachakra. The Kalachakra refers to a complex and advanced esoteric teaching and practice in Tibetan Buddhism. Shakyamuni Buddha is said to have taught the Kalachakra on request of King Suchandra of Shambhala. As with many concepts in the Kalachakra, the idea of Shambhala is said to have outer, inner, and alternative meanings. The outer meaning understands Shambhala to exist as a physical place, although only individuals with the appropriate karma can reach it and experience it as such. The inner and alternative meanings refer to more subtle understandings of what Shambhala represents in terms of one's own body and mind (inner), and during meditative practice (alternative). These two types of symbolic explanations are generally passed on orally from teacher to student. As the 14th Dalai Lama noted during the 1985 Kalachakra initiation in Bodhgaya, Shambhala is not an ordinary country: Although those with special affiliation may actually be able to go there through their karmic connection, nevertheless it is not a physical place that we can actually find. We can only say that it is a pure land, a pure land in the human realm. And unless one has the merit and the actual karmic association, one cannot actually arrive there. A Buddhist depiction of Shambhala from Sera Monastery (private collection). Image source. The Prophecy of Shambhala The concept of Shambhala plays an important role in Tibetan religious teachings, and has particular relevance in Tibetan mythology about the future.  The Kalachakra prophesies the gradual deterioration of mankind as the ideology of materialism spreads over the earth. When the “barbarians” who follow this ideology are united under an evil king and think there is nothing left to conquer, the mists will lift to reveal the snowy mountains of Shambhala. The barbarians will attack Shambhala with a huge army equipped with terrible weapons. Then the king of Shambhala will emerge from Shambhala with a huge army to vanquish "dark forces" and usher in a worldwide Golden Age. Though the Kālachakra prophesies a future war, this appears in conflict with the vows of Buddhist teachings that prohibit violence. This has led some theologians to interpret the war symbolically – the Kālachakra is not advocating violence against people but rather refers to the inner battle of the religious practitioner against inner demonic tendencies. Shambhala’s hid


Which veins of the human body are the only ones to carry oxygenated blood?

Principal Veins About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” tab of your account. There, you can easily access this resource later when you’re ready to customize it or assign it to your students. Principal Veins Veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart, have thin, inelastic walls, and contain numerous valves. Learning Objective Distinguish among the principal veins of the circulatory system Key Points Veins , blood vessels which return blood to the heart , are different in structure and function from the arteries , which carry blood to the circulation. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart. The exceptions are the pulmonary and umbilical veins, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart, but the umbilical vein deteriorates shortly after birth. The venae cavae are two large veins which drain into the right atrium of the heart, returning the majority of blood from the systemic circulation . Term Register for FREE to remove ads and unlock more features! Learn more Full Text In the circulatory system, veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart. Veins have thin, inelastic walls, and contain numerous valves in order to prevent backflow of blood. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart with the exceptions of the pulmonary and umbilical veins, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart. This diagram of the principal veins indicates the sigmoid signus, interior and exterior jugular veins, inferior thyroid vein, pulmonary arteries, heart, inferior vena cava, hepatic veins, renal veins, abdominal vena cava, testicularis vein, common iliac vein, perforating branches, external and internal iliac vein, external pudendal vein, deep femoral vein, great saphenous vein, femoral vein, accessory saphenous veins, superior genicular veins, popliteal vein, inferior genicular veins, small saphenous veins, anterior and posterior tibial veins, deep plantar veins, dorsal venous arch, dorsal digital vein, palmar digital veins, superficial palmar arch, deep palmar arch, ulnar vein, median antebranchial vein, cephalic vein, thoracoepigastric vein, median cubital vein, basilic vein, intercostal vein, brachial veins, axillary vein, internal thoracic vein, and subclavian vein. Veins can be broadly classified based on their depth within the body. Superficial veins are located close to the surface of the body and have no corresponding arteries, such as the great saphenous vein which runs the length of the leg. The deep veins lie deeper in the body and often run adjacent to corresponding arteries, such as the femoral vein which sits adjacent to the femoral artery in the thigh. Deep veins are often of larger caliber than superficial veins and carry the majority of the blood within the circulatory system. Communicating veins, or perforator veins if they pass through a large muscle mass, directly connect superficial and direct veins. The above veins form part of the systemic circulatory system. The pulmonary veins and venules that run from the lungs to the heart form part of the pulmonary circulatory system and are distinct from other veins in that they carry oxygenated blood. Venae Cavae The venae cavae are the veins with the largest diameter. Both enter the right atrium of the heart with the superior vena cava carrying blood from the arms, head, and thoracic cavity and the inferior vena cava carrying blood from the legs and abdomen. The inferior vena cava runs parallel to the abdominal aorta .  The superior vena cava is formed from the brachiocephalic veins which are in turn formed from the subclavian and internal jugular veins that serve the arm and head respectively. The inferior vena cava is formed from the common iliac veins that serve the legs and abdomen. The renal and hepatic veins from the kidneys and liver respectively also feed


Which internationally renowned classical pianist and conductor collaborated with Morecambe and Wise in a 1971 TV show?

Abbey Road by Bloomsbury Publishing - issuu issuu AR Chap 2 FINAL.indd 48 12/05/2012 16:17 The 1940s wartime and beyond “ ” Next to a letter from home, Captain Miller, your organization is the greatest morale builder in the European Theater of Operations. General James Doolittle, United States Army Air Forces From left: Glenn Miller and Dinah Shore recording together at Abbey Road Studios; Miller with his orchestra in 1944; A portrait shot of Miller in uniform Perhaps the greatest wartime star to record at Abbey Road was Glenn Miller. In 1942, aged 38 and drawing huge audiences as a trombonist and swing bandleader, he was nonetheless turned down by the US Navy as too old to be drafted. The military eventually signed him up as part of their drive to maintain troop morale by offering the best in entertainment. Miller swiftly set about modernizing the band of the Army and Air Force. Acutely aware of his music’s commercial appeal, Miller prided himself on delivering note-perfect performances to please the masses. His tunes became the quintessential wartime soundtrack for millions – not least because of their ubiquity on radio and the big screen, as well as on records, which flew off the shelves. The presence of American servicemen in Britain during the war years – as well as the influence of top bandleaders – changed the face of popular music in a generation. Miller’s final session The legendary visit of Glenn Miller and his Army Air Force Orchestra to Abbey Road on 16 September, 1944, was tragically the last time he recorded. Shortly afterwards, a plane carrying Miller and his band en route to salute troops in Paris disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel leaving no survivors. A collaboration with popular actor and TV entertainer Dinah Shore, the recording was not heard until 50 years later when its European copyright expired. It survives today, however, alongside the Glenn Miller Orchestra – which reformed in 1953. 49 AR Chap 2 FINAL.indd 49 16/05/2012 14:43 AR Chap 4A FINAL.indd 94 14/05/2012 09:17 th e 1 9 6 0 s s c i e n c e o f s o u n d “ Barenboim and du Pré: a classical couple I love the physical thing of being on the earth that bore you. I have the same feeling when I walk in a ” very beautiful place that I have when I play and it goes right. One of the most famous husband and wife teams in classical music history, Argentine conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his wife, the prodigiously talented British cellist Jacqueline du Pré, recorded at Abbey Road during the 1960s. Both musicians started learning their craft at a young age. Barenboim began playing the piano at five, while du Pré was taught simple pieces on the cello by her mother, professional pianist and teacher Iris Greep du Pré, from the age of four. Barenboim recorded virtuoso performances of the complete Beethoven sonatas at the Studios, and also collaborated with du Pré, often in his guise as conductor. At just 20 years old, Du Pré’s reputation as an international classical music star was enhanced by her keynote recording for EMI of Elgar’s Cello Concerto under Sir John Barbirolli with the London Symphony Orchestra, which has remained in print ever since its release in 1965. Her other recordings in Studio 1 included compositions by Haydn, Richard Strauss, Beethoven, and Brahms. Greatly in demand, she toured the world performing with the leading conductors and orchestras of the day. Tragically, du Pré’s tenure as a performer was cut short with the onset of multiple sclerosis in 1974. Barenboim made the transition to conducting operas in the 1970s and has become a highly regarded, award-winning music director. Jacqueline du Pré Above: (top) Barenboim records in Studio 1 with EMI producer Suvi Raj Grubb; (below and left) Barenboim works with viola player Cecil Aronowitz Left: Barenboim and du Pré share a moment of levity during an Abbey Road recording session 95 AR Chap 4A FINAL.indd 95 14/05/2012 09:17 Eric, Ernie, and Abbey Road Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were the undisputed kings of light entertainment in Britain during the 1960s. E


Belmopan - Capital Of Belize Belmopan Close City Of Belmopan The Central square at Belmopan looking out from the Post Office towards The National Assembly (parliament) at the City of Belmopan. At foreground is the sculpture donated by Mexico to commemorate Belize’s Independence in 1981. Belmopan is the Belize capitol, and with a population 20,000+ is the fastest growing population center in Belize. Once a sleepy town mainly populated by public employees, the city has rapidly expanded primarily due to immigrants who have settled on the outskirts. And by an increasing number of Belizeans fleeing the crime, congestion rickety infrastructure and lack of land for housing in the old capital Belize City. Belmopan was constructed with British aid following the devastation of Hurricane Hattie in 1961 that demolished approximately 75% of the homes and business places in Belize City. The government of then Premier George Price promoted the building of a new capital city more inland, safe from tropical cyclones. This new capital would be located on better terrain, and would also provide for an industrial area. In 1962, a committee chose the site now known as Belmopan, located 82 kilometers (51 miles) west of the old capital of Belize City. Belmopan is 76 metres (250 ft.) above sea level, near the Belize River Valley, with an imposing view of the majestic Mountain Pine Ridge mountains. It enjoys cool climate conditions at night. Work began In 1967. The first phase of the new city was completed in 1970. There was a reluctance initially among foreign governments to relocate their embassies to Belmopan as there was some doubt as to whether this inland area would really become the functioning capital of Belize. In February 2005, the U.S.A. government broke ground and started building a new United States Embassy in Belmopan, 43 years after Belmopan was chosen as the new capital city. The U.S. Embassy was inaugurated in December 2006. This is the largest and most modern U.S. embassy in Central America. Today Belmopan is one of the safest cities in Belize. It has evolved into a thriving city with four banks, embassies and consulates, several supermarkets, good night life, well-laid out streets and avenues and paved roads. Belmopan is a one hour drive from Belize city, heading west on a well paved highway. San Ignacio and Santa Elena are forty minutes further west. The population of Belmopan is rapidly expanding as Belizeans and immigrants have flocked to the area and built several suburbs such as Salvapan, San Martin and Las Flores. Maya Mopan is an interesting new suburb formed in 2004 by a spontaneous migration of Mopan Maya and Ketchi Maya immigrants from the south and west of Belize. Belmopan is laid out around a Ring Road that encircles most of the city. It has good road signage, pedestrian ramps, wide open green spaces, and a building code requiring all buildings be made of concrete in order to reduce fires which plague Belize City where wood buildings and extreme congestion make this a recurring peril. This code does not apply to outlying areas where traditional wood and thatch construction is used by the Maya communities. Market days in Belmopan are Tuesdays and Fridays. Here you will find farmers, fisher folk, butchers, artisans, mobile pet stores, peddlers, traveling tradesmen, and furniture makers. An eclectic variety of fresh produce, marine products, new and used furniture and appliances, clothing, pets, retail and wholesale groceries, and cookouts make these the best days for shopping in the capital. Exhibit at Belmopan National Agriculture and Trade show featuring peppers for the export market. Being in the centre of Belize, many Belizeans and visitors make Belmopan a watering hole for refueling, stopovers or a jumping-off point for adventure in other Belize destinations. Belmopan is still a relatively quiet city and increasingly a home for retirees looking for a safe city with easy access to essential services. With the growing population several nightclubs have sprung up in the outskirts to provide for a vibrant nightlife.


Which river forms part of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland - Wikitravel Northern Ireland English, Irish, Ulster Scots(No official language) Religion Time Zone UTC, UTC+1(DST) Northern Ireland is located on the island of Ireland and is administratively part of the United Kingdom . Northern Ireland has stunning landscapes and scenery. Despite its former reputation as being violent and dangerous the political situation has stabilised quite a bit. Although a few extremist paramilitary organizations are still active, the six counties are much safer to visit than they formerly were. Regions Edit Northern Ireland was created in 1921 when the British government split Ireland into two autonomous territories.  It comprises six of the nine counties of Ulster (one of the four ancient Irish provinces), with the remaining three (Monaghan, Cavan and Donegal) staying in what is now the modern day Republic of Ireland . For this reason Ulster is a popular colloquial alternative name for Northern Ireland, even if it is not in the strictest sense historically accurate. Regions of Northern Ireland A rural county, home to the Sperrin Mountains. Place names and national identity Edit Owing to the political situation in the region, the actual nomenclature used for the region itself, and certain towns and cities is something of a sensitive issue. As a general rule, those who sympathise with the Unionist/Loyalist cause (i.e. those who wish Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom), tend to steer away away from calling the country "Ireland", or describing themselves as "Irish" - preferring the terms "Ulster" or "Northern Ireland", or "Northern Irish" or "British", to differentiate themselves from the Republic, which is commonly referred to simply as "The South". For the Republican/Nationalist side (i.e those who wish Northern Ireland to secede from the United Kingdom and reunite with the Republic to form a single independent Ireland), the opposite is true - in formal conversation they will refer to the country as the "North of Ireland" or simply "Ireland", since the ancient province of Ulster actually includes three counties (Monaghan, Donegal and Cavan) which are still part of the Republic of Ireland. The best example of this ambiguity however, is the city of Londonderry, which is still recognised by its pre-Union name of Derry among the Republican/Nationalist community - the most visible evidence of this being the road signs that point to the city from the Republic which still say "Derry", contrasting with those that say "Londonderry" in Northern Ireland.  Some road maps tried to resolve this by referring it as "Londonderry/Derry", which gave rise to the nickname "Stroke City" among locals. ("Stroke" is one word for what, in American English, is usually called a "slash": / ) However a compromise was reached in the 1990s, whereby the city's local council was renamed "City of Derry Corporation", whilst it was still called "Londonderry" officially at national level. Cities Edit Northern Ireland is home to numerous cities and towns. Below is a list of nine of the most notable. Other urban areas are listed on their specific county article. Belfast ("mouth of the river bank") — the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. It is also the second largest city on the island of Ireland (after Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland), and the fifteenth largest in the United Kingdom. Shattered by more than three decades of paramilitary conflict, Belfast has undergone a renaissance in recent years and is now a vibrant, modern city. It has been voted the fourth best city in the UK for a city break in the Guardian/Observer travel awards. Derry, or Londonderry ("the Maiden City") —On the banks of the Foyle River is the second city of Northern Ireland and fourth city of Ireland is well worth a visit for its famous stone city walls (which date from the 16th century and are the only complete city walls in Ireland). Armagh  — ecclesiastical capital of Ireland; containing the headquarters of both the (Anglican) Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. Bangor  — a


Who was the concert secretary in the TV series 'The Wheeltappers and Shunters Club'?

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club - Series 2 DVD clip - YouTube The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club - Series 2 DVD clip Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 1, 2010 The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club - Series 2 DVD is out now. http://www.networkdvd.net/product_inf... "It's a good job he was nice to me on the way up because I've just met him on the way down..." The legendary Bernard Manning comperes while fellow stand-up veteran Colin Crompton is 'Mr Chairman' at the Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club -- the friendliest working men's club in the North. Amid the boozing, bingo and committee announcements, the show features rising stars and evergreen entertainers, contemporary acts and international stars -- and the occasional musical oddity. For the first time on home-video format, this release presents the complete second series, in which Roy Orbison, P.J. Proby, Marty Wilde, Russ Conway, Matt Monro, and dancer, choreographer and UFO star Peter Gordeno can be found rubbing shoulders with the Amazing Bavarian Stompers and some 'exotic' dancers! Although the 'club' was a humorously authentic studio mock-up, this forgotten treasure of '70s light entertainment programming -- building upon the highly successful live-audience format of The Comedians -- brought the quickfire comedy, musical variety and convivial atmosphere of a typical Clubland concert night to a national audience. Providing a showcase for several future household names, Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club proved a ratings winner between 1974 and 1977; this second series was first screened in 1974 and the set also includes that year's New Year's Special. Category


Fort Sumter, scene of the opening shots of the US Civil War, is in which state?

The Battle of Fort Sumter Summary & Facts | Civilwar.org April 12 - 14, 1861 Charleston Harbor, South Carolina When South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, United States Maj. Robert Anderson and his force of 85 soldiers were positioned at Fort Moultrie near the mouth of Charleston Harbor. On December 26, fearing for the safety of his men, Anderson moved his command to Fort Sumter, an imposing fortification in the middle of the harbor. While politicians and military commanders wrote and screamed about the legality and appropriateness of this provocative move, Anderson’s position became perilous. Just after the inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln on March 4, 1861, Anderson reported that he had only a six week supply of food left in the fort and Confederate patience for a foreign force in its territory was wearing thin. On Thursday, April 11, 1861, Confederate Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard dispatched aides to Maj. Anderson to demand the fort’s surrender. Anderson refused. The next morning, at 4:30 a.m., Confederate batteries opened fire on Fort Sumter and continued for 34 hours. The Civil War had begun!  Anderson did not return the fire for the first two hours. The fort's supply of ammunition was not suited for an equal fight and Anderson lacked fuses for his exploding shells--only solid shot could be used against the Rebel batteries. At about 7:00 A.M., Union Capt. Abner Doubleday, the fort's second in command, was afforded the honor of firing the first shot in defense of the fort. The firing continued all day, although much less rapidly since the Union fired aimed to conserve ammunition. "The crashing of the shot, the bursting of the shells, the falling of the walls, and the roar of the flames, made a pandemonium of the fort," wrote Doubleday. The fort's large flag staff was struck and the colors fell to the ground and a brave lieutenant, Norman J. Hall, bravely exposed himself to enemy fire as he put the Stars and Stripes back up. That evening, the firing was sporadic with but an occasional round landing on or in Fort Sumter. On Saturday, April 13, Anderson surrendered the fort. Incredibly, no soldiers were killed in battle. The generous terms of surrender, however, allowed Anderson to perform a 100-gun salute before he and his men evacuated the fort the next day. The salute began at 2:00 P.M. on April 14, but was cut short to 50 guns after an accidental explosion killed one of the gunners and mortally wounded another. Carrying their tattered banner, the men marched out of the fort and boarded a boat that ferried them to the Union ships outside the harbor. They were greeted as heroes on their return to the North. Fort Sumter Animated Map Our Fort Sumter Animated Map depicts the pivotal events from Secession up to the first shots of the Civil War and beyond.


Ernest Borgnine won one Best Actor Oscar, in 1955 for which film?

1955 Academy Awards® Winners and History The Rose Tattoo (1955) Actor: ERNEST BORGNINE in "Marty" ,         James Cagney in "Love Me or Leave Me", James Dean in "East          of Eden" , Frank Sinatra in "The Man With the Golden         Arm", Spencer Tracy in "Bad Day          at Black Rock" Actress: ANNA MAGNANI in "The Rose Tattoo", Susan Hayward in "I'll         Cry Tomorrow", Katharine Hepburn in "Summertime",         Jennifer Jones in "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing",         Eleanor Parker in "Interrupted Melody" Supporting Actor: "Rebel          Without a Cause" , Arthur O'Connell in "Picnic" Supporting Actress: JO VAN FLEET in "East of Eden" ,         Betsy Blair in "Marty" , Peggy         Lee in "Pete Kelly's Blues", Marisa Pavan in "The         Rose Tattoo", Natalie Wood in "Rebel          Without a Cause" Director: DELBERT MANN for "Marty" , Elia         Kazan for "East of Eden" , David         Lean for "Summertime", Joshua Logan for "Picnic",         John Sturges for "Bad Day at Black Rock" This          year's ceremony (on March 21, 1956) was overshadowed by the          tragic death of young star James Dean about 6 months earlier          on September 30, 1955. Dean had only three films to his credit          - and all were honored in some way at this year's or in the          next year's ceremony [Dean was the first to be nominated          post-humously]: East of Eden -           4 nominations (Dean was nominated as Best Actor), with one           win, Best Supporting Actress (Jo Van Fleet) Rebel           Without a Cause - 3 nominations with no wins;           supporting nominations for Dean's co-stars Natalie Wood           and Sal Mineo Giant (1956) - 10 nominations (Dean           was nominated as Best Actor), with one win, Best Director           (George Stevens) 1955 was a major turning point and milestone          in Oscar history, since United Artist's came up with an unpretentious,          anti-Hollywood type of winner - a simple, touching and pedestrian          film about a painfully lonely, homely butcher/common man who          falls in love. Marty , an unassuming,          inexpensive black and white comedy/drama film from producers          Burt Lancaster and Harold Hecht, was a first-time feature of          director Delbert Mann from a script by Paddy Chayefsky. [The          first and only other time UA had won a Best Picture Oscar was          in 1940 for Rebecca           (1940) . In the decade of the 60s, UA would win more          Best Picture Oscars than any other organization.] The "sleeper" hit in the 'year of the          independents,' was nominated in eight categories and won in          four major categories (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director,          and Best Screenplay for Paddy Chayefsky). It was the first Best          Picture Oscar winner to also win the prestigious top prize honor (known as the Palme d'Or at the time) at the Cannes Film          Festival (Best Picture-winner The Lost           Weekend (1945) won the Grand Prix award earlier),          but brought weak box-office profits. The film had originally          been a small-screen TV play (with star Rod Steiger) that aired          in 1953. On the bigger screen, the ninety-one minute film also          had the distinction of being the shortest Best Picture          winner in awards history. [The next shortest Best Picture winner          was Annie           Hall (1977) .] It was the first Best Picture          winner based on a play written for and previously produced          for television, that was transferred to the big scr


In which sport can both long and short corners be taken?

How to Take a Long Corner in Field Hockey | iSport.com How to Take a Long Corner in Field Hockey How to Take a Long Corner in Field Hockey There are two types of corners in field hockey: Long and short. Short corners are like power plays awarded to the offense for a penalty committed by the defense inside of the shooting circle. Long corners result from the ball being hit over the end line unintentionally by the defense — in that, they are more similar to sideline hits than penalty plays. This field hockey guide will explain the rules of a long corner, providing strategies and suggestions for maximizing your results on the corner. When is a Long Corner Awarded? If the ball is unintentionally hit across the end line by a defender or goalie, a long corner is awarded. If the ball is intentionally hit over, a penalty corner (short corner) is awarded. To set up a long corner, the ball is placed on the same side of the field as where it went out-of-bounds. It’s placed on the sideline, approximately five yards from the corner of the end line. The tricky part to the long corner is that the location where it is hit from falls within the rules for free hits inside the 25-yard zone. Consequently, the ball must do one of two things before it can enter the shooting circle: Travel five yards Be touched by another player who did not take the free hit Check out iSport's guides, How to Take Free Hits inside the 25-yard Zone or Field Hockey Rules & Regulations , for in-depth information on the regulations for hits inside the 25-yard zone. Strategies Now that you know why it is awarded, you can learn the best practices for taking long corners. Generally, the right or left midfielder will take the long corner, but any player on the team is allowed to start it. Set plays are not commonly used on long corners because on a long corner, the defense's positioning is unpredictable. Instead, strategies are used — a few of which are listed below: Strategies for the player taking the free hit include: Passing to an open player Passing into space for a teammate to run onto Passing the ball away from the attacking zone to a teammate (called a back pass ) Staying involved in the play after the initial hit Strategies for the offensive players with possession of the ball include: Creating space near the goal by drawing a defender away from it Cutting in front of a defender Passing the ball around the circle Moving around the circle to create passing opportunities Taking quick shots on goal Screening the goalie Drawing fouls to receive short corners The following sections of this guide cover more specific strategies used on long corners. Hot Tip: Score Goals Your main goal on a long corner is to create offensive plays. Most offensive plays revolve around creating the best shooting angles on the goal. So, move the ball around until you’re confident you have a good angle. To better understand shooting strategies, read iSport's guide, Shooting Tactics for Field Hockey . Baseline Run A baseline run is similar to a backdoor play. Its purpose is to force the goalie to cover the near post, leaving the remainder of the goal wide open. The attacker dribbles the ball along the end line and towards the goal; meanwhile a player opens up near the stroke mark. This creates an easy passing opportunity to the player waiting to take a shot at the penalty spot (penalty stroke mark). A baseline run is extremely hard to defend against because the ball stays on or close to your stick for the majority of the run. Use this to your advantage! As your dribble along the baseline, a defender can only take the ball if she can tackle it without hitting your stick — that’s fairly difficult. More often than not, you can draw a defender into committing stick interference (hacking). You can also push the ball into the defender's foot to force a foot foul penalty. Any call inside the circle will result is a short corner play for your team. On a long corner, the hitter can either pass the ball to a teammate or pass it to herself. If she wants to pass it to herself, she can make a self-


Which major Russian naval base is situated in the Republic of the Ukraine?

Ukraine warns of war as Russia approves deployment of troops in region - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Ukraine warns of war as Russia approves deployment of troops in region Updated March 03, 2014 02:06:57 Map: Ukraine Ukraine has put its armed forces on full combat alert and warned of war after Russian president Vladimir Putin won approval from parliament to officially deploy troops in the region. The vote gave the green light to Mr Putin's proposal to send troops into Ukraine's Crimea region, where the ethnic Russian majority is rejecting the new government in Kiev. Seven things to know about Crimea The Crimean Peninsula is rich in arable land and occupies a strategically important location on the Black Sea. Crimea has a population of 2.3 million, 58 per cent of whom speak Russian and identify themselves as ethnic Russians. The Soviet Union transferred authority over Crimea to Ukraine in 1954. Ukraine retained control after the collapse of the USSR in a 1994 agreement brokered by the US, UK and France. Russia's major naval base is located in Sevastopol and is the base for their Black Sea Fleet. Russia's lease on the base expires in 2042. The lease states that Russian personnel may not remove military equipment or vehicles outside the base without permission from Ukraine. The region was a stronghold for ousted president Viktor Yanukovych. Ukraine's acting president Oleksander Turchinov has expressed concern, saying any Russian military intervention "would be the beginning of war and the end of any relations". "Any attempt to attack military installations is in fact direct military aggression against our country and the Russian military and the Russian leadership will be held responsible," he said. He called for "real steps" by world leaders to help his country, saying it was on the brink of disaster and that Mr Putin's actions amounted to a declaration of war. Ukraine has called up all military reserves and ordered its armed forces to be combat-ready as soon as possible, the country's top security official said. Andriy Paruby said the defence ministry was to "organise and conduct training with the necessary amount of people of military age", which is up to the age of 40 in Ukraine. Russia's move has been greeted with alarm by the international community, prompting an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the president has not yet decided to use his new authority. "The president now has the full arsenal of mechanisms necessary for the regulation of the situation," he said. "Of course he will take the decisions taking into account how the situation develops. "It is to be hoped that the situation will not develop according to the scenario that is developing at the moment towards a threat for Russians in Crimea." Troops with no insignia, but clearly Russian, have already taken over government buildings and positions in the autonomous republic of Crimea, which has often voiced separatist aims. It is the only part of the country with a Russian ethnic majority and the region's newly installed prime minister, Sergiy Aksyonov, on Saturday brought forward a referendum on greater autonomy for Crimea to March 30. Ukrainian defence minister Igor Tenyukh says Russia has sent 30 armoured personnel carriers and 6,000 additional troops into Crimea since Thursday. So far there has been no sign of Russian military action in Ukraine outside Crimea. Dozens of pro-Russian armed men in full combat gear have patrolled outside the seat of power in Crimea's capital Simferopol. Similar gunmen seized the city's parliament and government buildings on Thursday and took control of its airport and a nearby military base on Friday. Obama and Putin speak as UN meeting held Photo: Barack Obama speaks on the phone with Vladimir Putin from the Oval Office in the White House. (Flickr: The White House) US president Barack Obama has told Mr Putin that Moscow's deployment of troops in Crimea is a clear violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and warned of greater economic and political is


Motu is a German liqueur made from vodka, lime juice and a very high proportion (66%) of which fruit?

The Classic 3-2-1 Margarita Recipe - Chowhound 1 1/2 ounces silver (blanco), 100 percent agave tequila 1 ounce triple sec orange liqueur, preferably Luxardo Triplum or Cointreau 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime) 1 very thin lime slice, for garnish Summary An easy way to remember how to mix a classic margarita is to memorize the ratio 3-2-1: three parts tequila, two parts good triple sec (like Luxardo Triplum, Cointreau, or Combier), and one part lime juice. Serve it on the rocks with salt, as pictured, or serve it up in a chilled glass. If you like your margaritas on the sour side, try our Perfect Margarita . Mixing for a party? Check out our Pitcher-Perfect Margarita for how to please a crowd. And for those times when you crave a good old frozen margarita, mix up a batch of Strawberry Margaritas . What to buy: Make sure to use a good-tasting triple sec (we like Luxardo Triplum—for a primer, see Jordan Mackay’s “Something Orange” ). Instructions 1Pour enough salt on a small plate to cover it. 2Rub the lime wedge on the outside rim of a 4-ounce cocktail glass. Holding the glass at a 45-degree angle, dip the outside rim in the salt, rotating as you do, so the entire rim is coated with salt. (Avoid getting any salt inside the glass.) Fill the glass with ice and place it in the freezer to chill. 3Add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker turns frosty. Strain the margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a lime slice.


The historical area of Pomerania is in which country?

Pomerania | historical region, Europe | Britannica.com historical region, Europe E. Georg von Kleist Pomerania, Polish Pomorze, German Pommern (from Slavic po, “along,” and morze, “sea”), historic region of northeastern Europe lying along the Baltic coastal plain between the Oder and the Vistula rivers. Politically, the name also came to include the area west of the Oder as far as Stralsund , including the island of Rügen (Rugia). Most of Pomerania is now part of Poland , but its westernmost section is in eastern Germany , as reflected in the name of Mecklenburg- West Pomerania Land (state). The region is generally flat, and there are numerous small rivers and, along the east coast, many lakes. Pomerania was inhabited successively by Celts, Germanic tribes, and, by the 5th century ad, the Slavic Pomeranians (Pomorzanie) and Polabs. Mieszko I , prince of Poland (d. 992), mastered it, and in 1000 his successor, Bolesław I the Brave, organized a diocese in Pomerania with its seat at Kołobrzeg . A local dynasty then ruled Pomerania and also the region to the west, later called Mecklenburg. German immigration into the western and central regions of Pomerania began in the late 12th century. This resulted in the Germanization of the towns and later of the nobility and the countryside. Until the 17th century, Polish dukes ruled western and central Pomerania (the duchies of Wolgast and Stettin) under the suzerainty of the Holy Roman Empire . The elector of Brandenburg acquired these duchies in 1637, when the last Polish duke, Bogusław XIV, who had united them, died without issue. Sweden received Western Pomerania by the Peace of Westphalia (1648); part of it was returned to Brandenburg- Prussia in 1720, and the remainder (Stralsund and Rügen) was recovered by Prussia in 1815. Prussia united western and central Pomerania into one province called Pommern. Eastern Pomerania was held by the Teutonic Knights from 1308 to 1454, when it was reconquered by Poland. In 1772 it was annexed by Prussia and made into the province of West Prussia. A small part of it was restored to Poland after World War I; the remainder, together with part of Pomerania, became Polish in 1945. The German population of eastern and central Pomerania was expelled westward and replaced by Poles. Western Pomerania was incorporated into the German Democratic Republic . Learn More in these related articles: in Poland


Which Welsh railway became, in 1951, the first in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers?

Rhydyronen Railway Station | The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rh… | Flickr RoystonVasey By: RoystonVasey Rhydyronen Railway Station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow-gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7.25 miles (11.67 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1866 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. Despite severe under-investment, the line remained open, and in 1951 it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers.   Since preservation, the railway has operated as a tourist attraction, expanding its rolling stock through acquisition and an engineering programme to build new locomotives and carriages. In 1976, an extension was opened along the former mineral line from Abergynolwyn to the new station at Nant Gwernol. In 2001, the preservation society celebrated its 50th anniversary, and in 2005 a major rebuilding and extension of Tywyn Wharf station took place, including a much-expanded facility for the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum.   The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt. Done


Who wrote the novel 'The White Peacock'?

D.H. Lawrence - Biography and Works. Search Texts, Read Online. Discuss. D.H. Lawrence Biography of D.H. Lawrence D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930), English novelist, storywriter, critic, poet and painter, one of the greatest figures in 20th-century English literature. "Snake" and "How Beastly the Bourgeoisie is" are probably his most anthologized poems. David Herbert Lawrence was born on September 11, 1885, in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, central England. He was the fourth child of a struggling coal miner who was a heavy drinker. His mother was a former schoolteacher, greatly superior in education to her husband. Lawrence's childhood was dominated by poverty and friction between his parents. He was educated at Nottingham High School, to which he had won a scholarship. He worked as a clerk in a surgical appliance factory and then for four years as a pupil-teacher. After studies at Nottingham University, Lawrence matriculated at 22 and briefly pursued a teaching career. Lawrence's mother died in 1910; he helped her die by giving her an overdose of sleeping medicine. In 1909, a number of Lawrence's poems were published by Ford Max Ford in the English Review. The appearance of his first novel, The White Peacock (1911), launched Lawrence into a writing career. In 1912 he met Frieda von Richthofen, the professor Ernest Weekly's wife and fell in love with her. Frieda left her husband and three children, and they eloped to Bavaria. Lawrence's novel Sons and Lovers appeared in 1913 and was based on his childhood . In 1914 Lawrence married Frieda von Richthofen, and traveled with her in several countries. Lawrence's fourth novel, The Rainbow (1915), was about two sisters growing up in the north of England. Lawrence started to write The Lost Girl in Italy. He dropped the novel for some years and rewrote the story in an old Sicilian farmhouse near Taormina in 1920. During the First World War Lawrence and his wife were unable to obtain passports and were targets of constant harassment from the authorities. They were accused of spying for the Germans and officially expelled from Cornwall in 1917. The Lawrences were not permitted to emigrate until 1919, when their years of wandering began. Lawrence's best known work is Lady Chatterly's Lover, first published privately in Florence in 1928. It tells of the love affair between a wealthy, married woman, and a man who works on her husband's estate. The book was banned for a time in both UK and the US as pornographic. Lawrence's other novels from the 1920s include Women In Love (1920), a sequel to The Rainbow. Aaron's Rod (1922) shows the influence of Nietzsche, and in Kangaroo (1923) Lawrence expressed his own idea of a 'superman'. The Plumed Serpent (1926) was a vivid evocation of Mexico and its ancient Aztec religion. The Man Who Died (1929), is a bold story of Christ's Resurrection. Lawrence's non-fiction works include Movements In European History(1921), Psychoanalysis And The Unconscious (1922) and Studies In Classic American Literature (1923). D.H. Lawrence died in Vence, France on March 2, 1930. He also gained posthumous renown for his expressionistic paintings completed in the 1920s.   The above biography is copyrighted. Do not republish it without permission. Forum Discussions on D.H. Lawrence Recent Forum Posts on D.H. Lawrence "Let there be light" Final line - Does anyone know what he was taking about? Hi all! Brand new on here but thought i'd jump in and ask a question.  Does anyone possibly know what D.H Lawrence was referring / alluding to in the final line of the poem "Let there be Light" from Chapters Into Verse? He goes from talking about how the creation of the earth was a farce to "George Washington's Grandpapa" as a closing statement. I'm unsure about whether this was a comical tool to highlight the perceived absurdity that heaven / God was real or it had some other meaning.  Thanks so much in advance! :)... Posted By kalisayswhat in Lawrence, D.H. || 1 Reply Hello, I have a quote by D H Lawrence: "Everyone must bear their own troubles and eat their own speck of dirt." Can anyo


Who was lead singer with the group 'The Pretenders'?

The Pretenders - Chrissie Hynde - Pictures - CBS News The Pretenders Chrissie Hynde, the lead singer (and the heart and soul) of The Pretenders. The Ohio native who formed the U.S.-U.K. band in the mid-1970s continues to perform both with the group and as a solo artist, and has recently penned a memoir. Credit: Doubleday Return to Akron Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders (with CBS News' Tracy Smith) back in her hometown of Akron, Ohio, where she supports its music scene. "I think money, as anyone would agree, has corrupted the arts and has destroyed what I loved about bands and music," Hynde said. "It was never made for stadiums. It was always a little underground thing, which is what we're trying to bring back here in Akron. Keep it small. Keep it local. And just keep it cool. Not everyone has to know about it. You don't have to be a household name. I mean, I'm really sorry that I am one, if I am one." Credit: CBS News Akron Christine Ellen Hynde was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1951, the daughter of a secretary and a phone company worker. She was, as she writes in her new memoir, "Reckless: My Life As a Pretender" (Doubleday), a nonconformist before she knew what a nonconformist was. As a teen, Hynde was a self-described rebel - a bored middle-class kid whose only real interests were music and drugs. Credit: Doubleday Akron Her father's musical tastes didn't exactly gibe with Chrissie's. "My dad was of the school of, if he heard Bob Dylan, he'd be, you know, 'Chrissie, he can't even sing!'" she told CBS News' Tracy Smith. "So it really caused a rift with me, and we were all going in different directions." She was, she told Smith, addicted to "going out and seeing bands and getting high." She eventually fell in with a group of outlaw bikers and wound up beaten and raped. "Yeah, of course. I mean, if you go and hang out with outlaws and criminals, then that's just part of it." Credit: Doubleday "Pretenders" Chrissie Hynde moved to London in 1973, at the dawn of the punk era. After five years of trying to get a band together (and working at Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren's fashion store), Hynde struck lightning, finding three kindred spirits (guitarist/keyboardist James Honeyman-Scott, bass player Pete Farndon, and drummer Martin Chambers) with whom she formed The Pretenders. Their first single was released in 1979, a cover of The Kinks' "Stop Your Sobbing." Their eponymous album, released in December 1979, hit Number 1 on the U.K. charts, featuring the songs "Brass in Pocket," "Precious," "Kid," and "The Wait." Credit: Sire Records "Talk of the Town" "The Pretenders' single, "Talk of the Town," was later released on their second album, "Pretenders II" (1982). Credit: Sire Records "Pretenders II" "Pretenders II" (1982) featured the songs "Day After Day," "Bad Boys Get Spanked," "The Adultress," and Ray Davies' "I Go to Sleep." Following the release of "Pretenders II," two of the band's founding members - James Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon - would be dead of drug overdoses. Credit: Sire Records "Learning to Crawl" Following a hiatus (and a temporary roster recording the single, "Back on the Chain Gang") Hynde and Chambers were joined by guitarist Robbie McIntosh and bassist Malcolm Foster in 1983. Their first album together, "Learning to Crawl," was released in 1984. Tracks included "Back on the Chain Gang," "Middle of the Road," "My City Was Gone" and "Show Me." The band's next album (much of which was recorded with session players) produced yet another change in the band's lineup, as Martin Chambers was fired. "Get Close" (1986), containing the hit singles, "Don't Get Me Wrong" and "My Baby," would feature Hynde and McIntosh, bass player T.M. Stevens, and drummer Blair Cunningham. Credit: Sire Records Live Aid Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of The Pretenders, performs on stage at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985, during the Live Aid concert. (AP Photo) Credit: AP The Pretenders By the mid-1990s, Robbie Mctinosh had quit the band, and Martin Chambers was back. New to The Pretenders were Adam Seym


By which of his Christian names is the French artist Manet (1832-1883) known?

List of Famous People Open Mic List of Famous People There are many people who have acquired name and fame in their respective fields. The list of famous people from all over the world, is an exhaustive one, with a number of people earning popularity through their works and attained glory in their field of expertise... There are many people who have influenced the human civilization with their charisma, talent, and intelligence. Be it in the field of art, business, science and technology, social service or politics to name a few, there are some people who have changed the course of history and been a major influence on others. Many individuals look up to these famous people as role models and follow the example set by these people in their lives. Actors and Actresses Given below is a list of some popular actors and actress, who have excelled in the field of showbiz. Aamir Khan Will Smith Entrepreneurs and Industrialists Following is a famous entrepreneurs list, which consists of individuals who have fought against all odds to become the personality they are today. Andrew Carnegie (Carnegie Steel) Carlos Slim Helú (American Movil, Telmex, Telcel) Dhirubhai Ambani (Reliance Industries) George Eastman (Eastman Kodak Company) Henry Ford (Ford Motor Company) Howard Hughes (Hughes Aircraft) J. R. D. Tata (Tata Airlines, now known as Air India) John D. Rockefeller (Standard Oil Company) Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal) Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google) Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) Richard Branson (Virgin Group of Companies) Steve Jobs (Apple) Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway) Painters The list of famous artists below consists of some of the world famous painters, from the Renaissance era and later, who are popular for their masterpieces of art. Caravaggio, (1573 -1610), Italian Renaissance Painter Claude Monet, (1840 -1926), French Impressionist Painter Edgar Degas, (1834 -1917), French Painter Edouard Manet, (1832 -1883), French Painter Edvard Munch (1863 -1944), Norwegian Painter Francisco Goya (1746 -1828), Spanish Painter and Engraver Jackson Pollock, (1912 -1956), US Abstract Expressionist Painter Jacques Louis David, (1748 -1825), French Painter Johannes Vermeer (1632 -1675), Dutch Painter Leonardo da Vinci, (1452 -1519), Italian Painter, Sculptor and Inventor Michelangelo Buonarroti, (1475 -1564), Italian Sculptor and Painter Norman Rockwell (1894 -1978), Illustrator, Painter Pablo Picasso, (1881-1973), Spanish Cubist Artist Paul Cézanne, (1839 -1906), French Artist Paul Gauguin, (1848 -1903), French Painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, (1841-1919), French Impressionist Painter Peter Paul Rubens, (1577 -1640), Belgian Painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder (1525 -1569), Flemish Painter Raphael, (1483 -1520), Italian Painter Rembrandt, (1606 -1669), Dutch Painter Salvador Dalí, (1904 -1989), Catalan Artist Titian, (1488 -1576) (Italian Painter, Real Name Tiziano Vecelli) Thomas Gainsborough, (1727-1788), English Painter Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890), Dutch Painter Wassily Kandinsky, (1866 -1944), Russian-born Artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825 - 1905), French Academic Painter Poets and Writers These poets and writers have influenced the world with their famous works portraying life through the beauty of words. The below list is about the famous people in history of literature. Adam Smith