To a Pirate, what does Avast Mean? (with pictures) To a Pirate, what does Avast Mean? Last Modified Date: 28 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Can you see through these real-life optical illusions? To a pirate or any member of the nautical community, “avast” means to stop or desist. The term avast has been integrated so thoroughly into piratespeak that few individuals are aware of the actual meaning of the phrase. It is commonly misused in place of “ahoy,” which is a nautical greeting. Individuals who would like to talk like a pirate accurately may want to invest in a nautical dictionary or do some research on traditional sailing terms. The word "avast" was first documented in 1681, and likely originated from a Dutch sailing term, houd vast, which means to hold fast. The term could refer to military action or the necessity to hold firmly onto ropes and lines aboard a ship. Avast has been widely used in the maritime community ever since as an interjection much like stop or halt. Like other nautical terms, avast has been integrated into the speech of other communities of individuals. Along with phrases like “me hearties,” “weigh anchor,” and “arr,” the term has been adopted by a portion of the counterculture movement which values the freedom traditionally associated with piracy. While pirates are romanticized in modern society, they lived difficult and often unpleasant lives. Modern day pirates pose a serious risk to shipping traffic in areas off the coast of Africa and in parts of Asia. It is assumed that most landlubbers masquerading as pirates merely wish to imbue their lives with a nautical flavor. Avast should be used to attract attention, much in the way that someone shouts “stop” to a driver who is at risk of colliding with something. The term could be used in a casual greeting if the individuals in question were across a crowded room or another public area where getting attention might be difficult. Avast can also be used on a ship, of course, to indicate that a sailor needs to cease what he or she is doing, especially in an emergency situation. Talking like a pirate or sailor does require some research, as some of the language can get quite complex. Salting your speech with a few nautical terms such as ahoy and avast can make your social experiences more entertaining, and come in very useful on International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th). People who are interested in learning more about pirates and nautical language may want to consider looking up “pirates” in their favorite search engine. Ad


In which year was the Battle of Trafalgar?

BBC - History -   British History in depth: The Battle of Trafalgar Print this page Global power The Battle of Trafalgar was to witness both the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte's plans to invade Britain, and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. It was never going to be any ordinary battle, and quickly acquired a heightened, almost magical, reality. ...the Royal Navy annihilated the greatest threat to British security for 200 years ... During the engagement at Trafalgar, on 21 October 1805, the Royal Navy annihilated the greatest threat to British security for 200 years, but lost Britain's national hero in the process. Little wonder the battle transcended the mundane calculation of ships and men, victory and defeat. It guaranteed Britain's control of the oceans, the basis of her global power for over a century. By 1805 Nelson was already a national hero, and considered the ultimate naval commander. His elevated conception of war ensured that every battle he fought was used to solve major strategic problems, and his many successes ensured he was the only contemporary to rival Bonaparte as ultimate exemplar of total war. Nor did Bonaparte disagree - he kept a bust of Nelson in his private quarters. Nelson developed the art of war at sea to the new, terrible form he characterised as 'annihilation' to counter the war effort of Napoleonic France. He did so by taking the command system of Admiral Sir John Jervis, the tough old officer who taught him how to keep a fleet efficient, and melding it with the genius for battle and strategy he developed while serving under Admiral Lord Hood. Nelson used this combination of strategic flair and practical management to help Britain survive the 22 year struggle with Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. He understood that invasion by France was the least of Britain's worries - the real threat was the destruction of her global commercial system. Top Defensive strategy HMS 'Victory' - in dry dock in Portsmouth    © In 1803 the Peace of Amiens - a temporary armed truce between Britain and France - broke down, and for nearly two years British strategy rested on the defensive, waiting for the French navy to make the first move. Late in 1804, however, Spain joined the war as an ally of France, giving Napoleon the ships he needed to challenge Britain. This was the context of Trafalgar. Napoleon was looking for an opportunity to strike at Britain, without having to fight Nelson and the Royal Navy - while all his attempts to attack British interests were thwarted by expert seamen who countered his every move. Villeneuve's fleet ... was ideally positioned to attack British trading ships or Britain itself. Thus, when Vice-Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, Commander of Napoleon's Franco-Spanish fleet bottled up in a safe haven at Toulon, broke out into the Atlantic in early 1805, Nelson chased him all the way to the West Indies in the most daring of all his campaigns. By September 1805, however, Villeneuve's fleet had found shelter at Cadiz, and was ideally positioned to attack British trading ships or Britain itself. It had to be destroyed. Top Battle plan Nelson explains his plan for the forthcoming Battle of Trafalgar    © Nelson joined the British fleet off Cadiz in late September. His very presence electrified the men under his command, while his new battle plan, explained at his table on HMS Victory, was key to decisive combat. If the enemy put to sea Nelson wanted to be able to annihilate them completely, ending the need for Britain to stand on the defensive. Nelson's arrival unsettled Admiral Villeneuve, who was already being bullied by Napoleon, who wanted his fleet to support an attack on Naples. Thus under pressure Villeneuve, believing Nelson's fleet to be weaker than his own, put to sea on 19 October. In fact his 33 ships of the line faced 27 British vessels. Nelson anticipated his enemy's every move. At dawn on the 21st the fleets were in visual contact. Nelson's fleet was formed into two columns, for a risky head-on approach that exposed the unarmed bows of his leading ships to the ful


In which year was the Battle of Agincourt?

Battle of Agincourt Battle of Agincourt The English victory over the French king’s army; immortalized in Williams Shakespeare’s play “Henry V”. King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt on 25th October 1415 in the Hundred Years War: picture by Harry Payne The previous battle of the Hundred Years War is the Battle of Poitiers The next battle in the British Battles series is the Battle of Flodden War: Hundred Years War. Date of the Battle of Agincourt: 25th October 1415. Place of the Battle of Agincourt: Northern France Combatants at the Battle of Agincourt: An English and Welsh army against a French army. Commanders at the Battle of Agincourt: King Henry V of England against the Constable of France, Charles d’Albret, Comte de Dreux. Size of the armies at the Battle of Agincourt: The English army landed in France and besieged the port town of Harfleur some 30,000 strong. The siege took its toll, many in the army dying of disease, and a strong garrison had to be left to defend the captured port. At the Battle of Agincourt Henry’s army was probably around 5,000 knights, men-at-arms and archers. Estimates of the size of the French army vary widely, from 30,000 to as high as 100,000. The attack by Henry V’s army on Harfleur before the Battle of Agincourt on 25th October 1415 in the Hundred Years War Uniforms, arms and equipment at the Battle of Agincourt: Knights wore steel plate armour of greater thickness and sophistication than at Creçy with visored helmets. Two-handed swords were coming into vogue as the battle weapon of the gentry. Otherwise weapons remained the lance, shield, sword, various forms of mace or club and dagger. Each knight wore his coat of arms on his surcoat and shield. King Henry V prays with his army before the Battle of Agincourt on 25th October 1415 in the Hundred Years War: click here to buy this picture The English and Welsh archers carried a more powerful bow than their fathers and grandfathers under Edward III and the Black Prince. Armour piercing arrow heads made this weapon more deadly than its predecessor, stocks of thousands of arrows being built up in the Tower of London in preparation for war. For hand-to-hand combat the archers carried swords, daggers, hatchets and war hammers. They wore jackets and loose hose; although many were rendered bare foot by the time of the battle from the long harrowing march from Harfleur. Archers’ headgear was a skull cap either of boiled leather or wickerwork ribbed with a steel frame. It is claimed that many of the archers stripped off their upper garments for the battle to ease the use of their bows. King Henry wore a polished and plumed bascinet helmet for the battle, surmounted by a gold crown. His surcoat was emblazoned with the arms of England and France. Winner of the Battle of Agincourt: King Henry V of England won a decisive victory in the battle. Battle of Agincourt on 25th October 1415 in the Hundred Years War: map by John Fawkes Account of the Battle of Agincourt: On his accession to the throne of England in April 1413 Henry V resolved to revive the war against France and press his claim to the French throne. Fitful negotiations between the two countries resumed, in which Henry made unacceptable demands that the French emissaries rejected with increasing alarm. All the while England prepared for war. Shakespeare imaginatively incorporated into his portrayal of these negotiations a gift from the French Dauphin of a barrel of tennis balls that Henry threatened to turn into cannon shot. Over the winter of 1414 to 1415 the King ordered his officers to commandeer shipping to transport his army, assembling at Southampton, across the Channel. In August 1415 Henry’s army landed at Harfleur and began the siege of the town. Harfleur finally surrendered on 22nd September 1415, no French army having appeared to relieve it. Henry now faced a dilemma. The late departure of the army from England and the unexpectedly stubborn resistance of the Harfleur garrison left little of the campaigning season. Large forces were assembling round him; the French barons putting asi


At which racecourse is the St Leger run?

St Leger Festival | Racecourse Hospitality LinkedIn0 St Leger Festival Hospitality Doncaster is the only Northern racecourse to stage a Classic. Every September the St. Leger is celebrated with four days of festivities in stunning surroundings giving a sense of the very latest style and spectacle at this historic occasion. The St. Leger was first run in 1776, making it the oldest classic in the world. The St. Leger Festival is acclaimed as the premier sporting occasion of the Autumn calendar, an exciting spectacle which is also an important social event - a place to see and be seen. Our packages are shown below. They have been carefully put together to ensure that you experience the ultimate in corporate hospitality and enjoy the St. Leger amidst the stunning surroundings of the racecourse. Wednesday 13th September


Which salad vegetable is one of the main ingredients of the Greek sauce, Tzatziki?

Tzatziki Pasta & Chicken Salad - Recipes | Pampered Chef US Site Tzatziki Pasta & Chicken Salad Tzatziki Pasta & Chicken Salad Tzatziki (zah-ZEE-kee) is a delightfully tangy Greek sauce made with yogurt and cucumber. Here, the sauce becomes a creamy foundation for a cool pasta salad. Ingredients 8 oz (250 g) uncooked campanelle pasta 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil 4   boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4-6 oz/125-175 g each) 2 tbsp (30 mL)  Greek Rub 1   seedless cucumber 1 cup (250 mL) Greek yogurt 1/4 cup (50 mL) mayonnaise 2   garlic cloves, pressed 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper Directions Bring salted water to a boil in covered (4-qt./3.8-L) Casserole . Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in large Stainless Mesh Colander ; rinse under cold running water until cool. Meanwhile, heat Grill Pan over medium heat 5 minutes; brush with oil. Season chicken with rub. Cook 3-5 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn chicken over; cook 3-5 minutes or until centers of chicken are no longer pink. Remove from Skillet; cool 5 minutes. Thinly slice chicken using Chef's Knife ; set aside. Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in Stainless (4-qt./4-L) Mixing Bowl ; mix until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the dressing. Add pasta to remaining dressing in mixing bowl; toss to coat. Cut cucumber into julienne strips using Julienne Peeler . Thinly slice onion. Divide cucumber among serving plates. Top with pasta, onion and chicken; drizzle with reserved dressing. Yield: 4  servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 530, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 36 g, Sodium 750 mg, Fiber 3 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 1/2 low-fat meat, 1 1/2 fat (3 carb) Cook's Tips: To get well-defined grill marks, place the chicken onto the Grill Pan and do not disturb. Without moving the chicken around, lift one edge at the minimum cooking time to see if the marks are present before turning. Greek yogurt is much thicker than regular yogurt. If you cannot find Greek yogurt and can plan ahead the night before, you can strain 2 cups (500 mL) of plain yogurt overnight using this method: moisten paper towels with water, squeeze dry and place in bottom of small Stainless Mesh Colander. Place yogurt in colander, then place colander in Stainless (2-qt./2-L) Mixing Bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight; discard liquid. Campanelle is a cone-shaped pasta with ruffled edges. If desired, medium shells can be substituted. Related Products


"Who sang the theme song for the 1974 Bond film, ""The Man with the Golden Gun""?"

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 The Man with the Golden Gun ( 1974 ) PG | James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: From $10.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 23 titles created 05 Mar 2013 a list of 24 images created 25 Jul 2014 a list of 23 titles created 10 Dec 2014 a list of 26 titles created 29 Dec 2015 a list of 26 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) 6.8/10 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. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Videos James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: Lewis Gilbert A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt An investigation of a horse-racing scam leads 007 to a mad industrialist who plans to create a worldwide microchip monopoly by destroying California's Silicon Valley. Director: John Glen James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov. Director: John Glen James Bond goes rogue and sets off to unleash vengeance on a drug lord who tortured his best friend, a C.I.A. agent, and left him for dead and murdered his bride after he helped capture him. Director: John Glen Edit Storyline Scaramanga is a hit-man who charges a million dollars per job. He becomes linked to the death of a scientist working on a powerful solar cell, and James Bond is called in to investigate. As he tracks down Scaramanga, he realises that he is highly respected by the killer, but will this prove to be an advantage in the final showdown? Written by Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk> Taglines: The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond. Now it's Scaramanga's turn to try See more  » Genres: 20 December 1974 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Ian Fleming's The Man with the Golden Gun See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia In the fight in the dancer's dressing-room, Roger Moore sprays one of the villains in the face with an aerosol can of what is clearly Brut-33, a nod to the Fabergé company with which Moore was associated. See more » Goofs After the Bottoms Up Club scene, Lieutenant Hip tells Bond that


Which army officer, later a Confederate General led the attack, which captured John Brown and his band of rebels at Harpers Ferry in 1859?

Harpers Ferry during the Civil War Harpers Ferry during the Civil War Contributed by Noyalas Harpers Ferry, in what is now        West Virginia, lies at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and serves as the gateway        to the Shenandoah Valley .        Before and during the American Civil          War (1861–1865), this small, isolated town was an economically thriving        community with great strategic importance because of its location along the        Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and its firearms        industry—including the United States Arsenal and Armory and Hall's Rifle Works. In        1859, Harpers Ferry emerged onto the national stage when the radical abolitionist John Brown and a small band of        followers raided the armory in an attempt to ignite a slave insurrection. The town        also became an object of intense military interest immediately after Virginia's          secession in April 1861, during the Shenandoah Valley          Campaign of 1862 , the Maryland Campaign of 1862, and the Valley Campaign of          1864   John Brown's Raid Following the bloody encounters in Kansas in the mid-1850s, John Brown—a radical          abolitionist who had been fighting against pro-slavery forces in Kansas—decided on a plan to end slavery. Brown came up with the idea to capture Harpers Ferry, its          store of firearms, and spark a slave insurrection throughout the South that would          lead to the collapse of slavery. Brown came to Harpers Ferry on July 3, 1859, to          begin preparations for his abolitionist crusade. On the night of October 16, 1859,          Brown and twenty-one raiders invaded the town, and seized the United States          Arsenal and Armory and Hall's Rifle Works. Ironically the first casualty of          Brown's raid was Heyward Shepherd—a free black from Winchester, Virginia, who          worked as a baggage handler on the railroad. After Brown captured Harpers Ferry,          the town's citizens, supported by area militia, cornered Brown and his men in a          small fire engine house. Finally, on October 18, a contingent of United States          Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee captured Brown. He stood trial and was executed on          December 2, 1859. To many, Brown's raid signaled the Civil War's imminence. "The          war began not at Sumter," wrote future Confederate cavalry officer Turner Ashby,          "but at Harper's Ferry." Secession Crisis Even though Brown's raid foreshadowed armed conflict, residents of Harpers Ferry          and the nation hoped to avoid war as states grappled with the secession issue          following the election of Abraham           Lincoln as U.S. president in November 1860. Like most Shenandoah Valley          communities, Harpers Ferry urged loyalty to the Union during Virginia's long          debate over secession. Following the attack on Fort Sumter (April 12–13, 1861),          former Virginia governor Henry           Wise , believing that the secession convention in Richmond would vote to leave the          Union on April 17, 1861, urged Governor John Letcher to capture Harpers Ferry and its large          store of firearms for the Confederacy. After the convention did in fact vote for          secession, Alfred Barbour—superintendent of the armory and a Confederate          sympathizer—informed the arsenal's employees and garrison that it would be handed          over to Virginia's forces. Destruction and Military Occupation John Brown As part of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign          of 1862, Stonewall Jackson's forces attacked Harpers Ferry on May 30, but Union          general Rufus Saxton


"The film, ""Bridget Jones's Diary"" was based on the novel by which English authoress?"

Bridget Jones's Diary, film review - Telegraph Film Reviews Bridget Jones's Diary, film review The 2001 film, based on from Helen Fielding's popular novel, is a cheerfully  frothy romantic comedy that will leave you smiling, says Rachel Ward 3 By Rachel Ward 9:00PM GMT 27 Dec 2013 It is a truth universally acknowledged that Colin Firth started the Christmas jumper trend. His character Mark Darcy wears a ghastly reindeer one to a turkey curry buffet in this first Bridget Jones film from 2001. Thought of as a fashion faux-pas, the jumper was unsightly enough to suppress Bridget’s burgeoning interest in him. Bridget muses: "Maybe this was the mysterious Mr Right I'd been waiting my whole life to meet [sees his reindeer jumper]. Maybe not." If only they both knew that he was ahead of his time (John Lewis saw a 900 per cent increase in sales of festive knits in 2013). Like Mark Darcy's jumper, this romantic comedy, adapted for screen by Richard Curtis from Helen Fielding's popular novel, has stood the test of time. American actress Renée Zellweger perfects her English accent to play the Chardonnay-swigging, chain-smoking, slightly plump and lovelorn Bridget: a true comic creation. However, her ability to woo both her roguish boss Daniel Cleaver (a very amusing Hugh Grant) and stuffy-but-handsome lawyer Mark Darcy (Firth, well cast) is less convincing. Bridget arrives at her 32nd birthday determined to take control of her life. As in the novel, she charts her own progress, from "tragic spinster" to "wanton sex goddess". Director Sharon Maguire treads a fine line between physical comedy and touching romance, and the addition of the fine Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent and Shirley Henderson to the supporting cast ensures that there is a lot to laugh at. Related Articles


Nollywood is the colloquial name given to the film industry of which country?

Nollywood Festival | nollywoodfestival.org Tunde Kelani Discussing His Productions Ultimate Responsive Image Slider Plugin Powered By Weblizar what’s nollywood? Nollywood is the colloquial name given to the Nigerian film industry. Nigeria produces close to 1,000 films per year. This puts the country’s film production output right below India’s Bollywood and above USA’s Hollywood, making Nigeria the second largest feature film producer in the world.


Who is currently the chief cashier at the Bank of England?

Bank's chief cashier will be signing on later this year - Telegraph Bank's chief cashier will be signing on later this year By Kate Rankine 12:01AM GMT 01 Jan 2004 The Bank of England is to delay the issue of bank notes bearing the name of its new chief cashier until well into the new year. It is a radical change in tradition since, in the past, the Bank has always issued a set of new notes, signed by the new chief cashier to mark his appointment. Andrew Bailey takes over today as the Bank's executive director for banking services, a new post that also carries the title of chief cashier with responsibility for signing the notes. He replaces Merlyn Lowther, the previous chief cashier who retired last September at 50. Ms Lowther was the first woman to hold the post but there was widespread speculation that she was blamed for the failure of Globus, a new IT system for processing payments that did not work properly. The Bank has always maintained that her departure was not connected to the debacle, though Ms Lowther was in charge of Globus. Related Articles 31 December 2003: Bank of England falls victim as email scams rise 'by 400 per cent' 01 Jan 2004 Her reign was also marred in May 2002 when it was discovered that the serial numbers could be rubbed off the Bank's new £5 notes. It was forced to suspend the distribution of £5 notes until the problem was solved. Ms Lowther had previously claimed the note would be criminal-proof, saying: "This is the most secure £5 note we have produced." Yesterday, the Bank said it had reviewed its arrangements for issuing notes "to ensure they achieve the objective of maintaining the security, integrity and quality of the currency in circulation at a reasonable cost to the taxpayer". As a result, it has decided that the notes signed by Mr Bailey would not be released until later in the year once those with Ms Lowther's signature have been exhausted. The timing of notes with Mr Bailey's signature will differ between denominations, with the £20 notes expected to be the first. The Bank's decision is likely to disappoint collectors, who take an interest in new issues.


"Which British comedian used the catchphrase, ""Can you hear me mother""?"

Sandy Powell - YouTube Sandy Powell Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 23, 2012 This grand old survivor from the golden days of Music Hall and Variety, appeared on the Royal Variety Show in 1980, just a couple of years before he died. His long career included countless 78 rpm records, and his famous catchphrase 'Can you hear me, mother' is still remembered by many of us - as is his ventriloquist routine performed here to a theatre audience in 1979, assisted by his wife, Kay White. Category


At which location did Captain Matthew Webb die in 1883?

Mathew Webb biography : Dawley Heritage   (© Courtesy of Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust) The first person to swim the English Channel, unaided, from England to France, was born in Dawley. It was, of course, Matthew Webb. He was born on 19th January 1848, in a house situated near the bottom of the High Street, at the rear of what is now the Supersavers Cash & Carry store at No’s 57, 59, 61 and 63. He was the second son of Dr. Matthew Webb, a local surgeon, and his wife, Sarah Cartwright Webb. Dr. Webb and his wife eventually had fourteen children, two of which, Alfred and Frank, died when only a few weeks old. The family moved to Madeley when young Matthew was fourteen months old, where they lived in the High Street. By 1856, the Webb family had moved to Eastfield House in Coalbrookdale, which was situated very close to the River Severn. It was a natural conclusion for him to learn to swim in the river and to become quite a proficient and strong swimmer, proving the fact by saving the life of his younger brother, Henry. In 1860, at the age of twelve, he was apprenticed for two years, aboard the training vessel “Conway”, with Rathbone Brothers, Shipping, in Liverpool, and again with the same company, he enlisted for a further three years apprenticeship aboard their Eastern cargo ships where he passed the examination as Second Mate. Between 1866 and 1875, Matthew served on seven ships; his last ship being the “Emerald”, on which he was appointed Captain. During his service aboard the Cunard liner “Russia” in April 1873, he attempted to rescue a sailor who had fallen overboard. For this effort, he was awarded, by the Royal Humane Society, the “Stanhope Gold Medal” for bravery and a reward of £100. He was the first to receive this award. He now concentrated on swimming, and in preparation for the Channel swim, in July 1875, he swam 20 miles in five hours, from Blackwall to Gravesend on the River Thames. He made an attempted on the Channel on August 12th 1875, but due to adverse weather conditions, it was abandoned after seven hours. At 12•56pm on August 24th 1875, Matthew dived into the Channel from Admiralty pier in Dover, and, accompanied by the Lugger “Ann”, and two small rowing boats, in one of which was his brother in law, George Ward. He began to swim breast stroke towards Calais. At 10•41 on the 25th he finally reached land near Calais, the first man to swim the English Channel. He had been in the water for a total of 21 hours and 45 minutes, and due to the changing tides, had covered a distance of 39 miles. He returned to Shropshire, and to Dawley, to a hero’s welcome. He had arrived at Wellington by train and was met by a large crowd and the band of the 7th Shropshire Rifles. So emotional was the crowd that they removed the horses from his carriage and pulled it themselves to Ironbridge where they were met by another band from the 6th Shropshire Rifle Corps, and an official welcome from the Mayor of Wenlock. After spending the night in Ironbridge, he was met the following morning by a deputation from Dawley who invited him to “receive the homage of the town of his birth”. He was then conveyed to Dawley to receive another rapturous welcome, and to be paraded through the High Street. It was these processions that formed the basis for the well known concocted postcard of the pig on the wall; supposedly placed there to watch the band go bye, by the landlord of the Crown public house in Little Dawley. The postcard was produced by the Baldwin Bros, a photographic firm from Dawley, to coincide with the unveiling of the monument in Dawley in 1909. He was now a national hero and became quite wealthy from testimonial funds and large sums of money collected for him in Shropshire. In May 1879, Matthew won the swimming Championship of England at Lambeth Baths, by competing with champions from other cities. He had covered a distance of 74 miles by swimming for fourteen hours a day over a period of six days. He was in demand for lectures and swimming exhibitions and it was not long before his achievements drew the attention of promo


Which airline, founded as Jersey European Airways in 1979, has its largest base at Southampton Airport?

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Flybe is a low-cost regional airline group based in Exeter, Devon, England. Operating under the parent company Flybe Group PLC, it offers flight services on over 180 routes to 65 European airports. Considered as Europe's largest regional airline, flybe carries more than 7 million travelers every year and employs around 2,800 people. The airline operates short haul services to destinations throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe. Apart from this, flybe has codeshare agreements with Air France, British Airways, Etihad Airways and KLM. Hence, its destinations list increases from the above mentioned to include the United Arab Emirates as well. The airline was established in 1979 under the name Jersey European Airways, the airline was subsequently renamed British European, then Flybe. In the United Kingdom, the airline’s largest base is Southampton Airport and it has other large bases at Belfast City Airport, Birmingham Airport, and Manchester Airport, with a total of 14 aircraft and crew bases across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

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Flybe offers ‘value for money air travel’ without compromises.

With convenient, frequent flights at times to suit you, flying Flybe Economy provides value for money air travel without compromising on our high levels of service. We provide allocated seating process on all flights and travelers have the option to choose a seat online in advance. Choose from our three ticket type options that can be purchased online, through our customer call center, at the airport from our counter or through a local travel agent. These three ticket options include Essentials, New Economy and Plus. Our Economy Plus ticket holders receive a complimentary drink and snack, access to Flybe executive lounges, free pre-booked seating and priority check-in. For Economy travelers, the airline operates a buy-on-board program, called ‘Deli in the Sky’ that offers food and drinks for purchase. The airline also provides gifts and fragrances for sale on all flights, as well as duty free cigarettes and spirits on flights to destinations that are outside of the European Union, including Jersey and Guernsey.

You can enjoy a comfortable and relaxing in-flight experience with more legroom than any other UK low cost airline, allowing you to stretch out and repose completely. Also onboard, you can sit back and relax to the sound of Flybe unplugged while you browse through your copy of Flybe's in-flight magazine, Flybe Uncovered.

Only in England you can...

England offers the very best and finest of attractions to its visitors. Simply out, it has these in umpteen numbers and always keeps its guests entertained and excited. You’ll always come back here for something unique, something novel and something that you didn’t experience on your vacation in England. Come here to marvel at the sights and sounds like:

1. The many abbeys and priories.

The two largest abbey ruins in England are Fountains Abbey and Furness Abbey. Also worth visiting are Whitby Abbey and Battle Abbey.

2. Aerospace museums in England

It goes without saying that aviation has played a significant role in the development of English society. You can witness the chronicles of this aspect through a visit to the many museums across the country. The Imperial War Museum network is a significant body within this field.

3. Apt for your kids as well as you, the several amusement parks that dot England

Why not start with the most popular amusement and theme parks in England, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor and Chessington World of


"The TV detective series, ""Cold Case"" deals with unsolved murders in which American city?"

Cold Case - Episode Guide - TV.com Episode Guide 5/2/10 8.7 Valens helps Rush to find her abducted, drug-addicted sister while Jeffries follows a new clue in an attempt to bring closure to a case that has been unsolved for 17 years. 5/2/10 8.3 The team investigates the 1989 case of a prom queen, killed by a hit-and-run after her prom. Rush's sister, Christina, suddenly resurfaces but Lilly has her suspicions. 4/11/10 8.5 Lilly continues joint investigations with the FBI as she teams up with Agent Cavanaugh to investigate the 1969 murder of a GI at Woodstock. 4/4/10 9.0 In the conclusion of the two-part episode, the Philadelphia PD and the FBI continue their joint operation to catch the serial killer before he strikes again. 3/28/10 8.9 In the first part of a two-part episode, the team begin a joint investigation with the FBI regarding a serial killer who has re-appeared after 27 years of silence. 3/21/10 8.9 At the same time that Det. Nick Vera goes missing, the team investigates the 2006 arson case. 2/28/10 8.8 At a colleague's wedding, Det. Jeffries convinces the rest of the team to re-open the 2008 death of the bride's previous fiancé. 2/21/10 8.8 When new evidence of potential foul play emerges, the team re-opens the 1971 case of a teenage circus aerialist who fell to her death while performing a dangerous new act. 2/14/10 8.8 The team investigates 1983 murder of a graffiti artist who died from a fatal dose of paint. 1/10/10 9.0 The team re-investigates the 2005 murder of a Green Beret recruiter who was suspected of being a jewelry thief when his former subordinate presents compelling evidence for his innocence. 12/6/09 8.5 The team re-opens the 1999 case of a high school debate champion whose death was originally ruled as a suicide. 11/22/09 8.8 The team re-investigates Lt. Stillman's cold case from 1983, the death of a Chinese-American teen whose girlfriend had been killed by Chinese gang members only three months earlier. 11/15/09 8.9 The team re-opens the 1991 death of a talented 14-year-old rapper girl who was placed into foster care with her sister. 11/8/09 7.9 The team re-opens the 1986 death of a jockey when his remains are found buried with horses. 11/1/09 8.7 The team re-opens the 1944 case of a female pilot who was part of a civilian program to aid the Air Force during World War II. 10/25/09 8.6 The team re-investigates the 1970 death of a 20-year-old musician who was keeping a secret from his religious father. 10/11/09 8.7 The team re-investigates the 2004 death of a teen-aged boy who was wrongly sent to a a juvenile detention center. 9/27/09 8.9 In the season premiere, the team re-opens the 1966 case of a young woman who was thought to have jumped overboard from an ocean liner. Monday No results found. Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background:


"Who had a U.K. hit record in 1965, with his tune, ""A Walk in the Black Forest""?"

mudcat.org: Walk in the Black Forest UK TV Theme? Walk in the Black Forest UK TV Theme? From: Steve Parkes Date: 03 Jul 01 - 03:44 AM Help! My little brother Neil has asked me a question I can't answer, and I know he looks up to me as the fount of all knowledge of things musical. (Actually, that's Joe Offer!) I'd hate to see the disappointment on his young face (he's only 42), so I'm turning to the people I know can put his mind at ease. This is his question: What was the name of the 60's children's TV programme which featured "A Walk in the Black Forest" as it's sig tune? I know it was a sort of out door pursuits type magazine... Thanks--I know I can rely on you, Steve From: Murray MacLeod Date: 03 Jul 01 - 06:58 AM I remember the tune (a top 20 hit in Britain), don't remember the programme. Trying to remember who recorded it. Simon Park Orchestra? Murray Date: 03 Jul 01 - 07:01 AM Nope, it was Horst Jankowski Murray From: Geoff the Duck Date: 03 Jul 01 - 07:18 AM The Simon Park Orchestra? did the theme for Van Der Valk, the Dutch Detective. That tune was called Eye Level, and I hated it, mostly because I was in a schools' Brass Band (apostrophe in correct place - it contained members from several scools) and it the the Flavour of the Month that year, as far as annoying tunes went. My favourites were Souza Marches - The Thunderer, in particular, and stuff actually written for Brass Bands. I lived just down the Hill from Queensbury, home of the Black Dyke Mills brass band. I am told that they had trouble with the name when touringg America, as people expected coloured lesbians, or is that just another Urban Legend? Can't recall the programme name you are after - I might ask my parents who are out with the twins. Quack From: Noreen Date: 03 Jul 01 - 07:28 AM I can't remember a TV prog that used it, sorry, Steve, but then I'm a mere youngster like your baby brother. I do however remember doing ballet exercises to the tune :0) (that and Red Roses for a Blue Lady) and hearing it incessantly as supermarket music. Noreen From: GUEST,Rana Date: 03 Jul 01 - 04:45 PM Posted your query on a TV nostalgia site I visit (no answers yet - not as active as here). On a google search came across someone asking the same question on the Guardian newspaper's site and reference to the Goodies (great BBC comedy, probably badly dated by now)- when they had their Pirate Radio Station it was the only record they had. Will let you know if anyone answers your question. Rana Date: 03 Jul 01 - 06:53 PM I now have the tune in my head. But no accompanying images of a TV show. Help! Get it out! Clear my brain of the parasitic ditty! Penny From: Gervase Date: 04 Jul 01 - 07:55 AM I deliberately didn't read this thread yesterday because I *knew* it would create one of those "ear-worms" that go round your head all day. And now I've done it - and still can't think of the programme. It's real lift music, though, isn't it? It's like having your ears filled with sugar syrup! Date: 09 Jul 01 - 08:04 AM Refresh -- still no ideas? Date: 09 Jul 01 - 09:41 AM Steve, No one responded to my post on the other list, but browsing through these sites might jog memories. From: GUEST,Challis Date: 09 Jul 01 - 10:37 AM I remember this! Or at least the music. We didn't have a tele much in those days - a couple of memorable years in the mid-late '60s! Nostalgia here - who remembers the theme tune to "White Horses" "Come white horses, come and play away... da da da di dah di dah di dah......or something.. a worm tune I'm afraid! Hille Date: 09 Jul 01 - 10:53 AM Challis, Off the Black Forest topic but here is a real audio link to the theme for White Horses (remembered link from another message board) Unfortunately, I can't say I remember liking the show, though lots of people obviously did! Cheers Rana Date: 09 Jul 01 - 11:05 AM Now you've done it, Challis...! On white horses let me fly away To a land of dreams so far away Let me run To a world my heart can understand It's a gentle, warm and wonder -land Far away When the day is done, We'll ride to meet the sun, Repeat 1st


The first stations on the three railway lines out of which Scottish city are Beauly, Carrbridge and Nairn?

The Friends of the Far North Line - Newsletter - September 2015 The Friends of the Far North Line Cairdean Na Loine Tuath the campaign group for rail north of Inverness - lobbying for improved services for the local user, tourist and freight operator Home › NEWSLETTERS - Current and Back to 1998 This is where FoFNL's work is recorded › Archives Home › Archives Home › AGM & Committee Minutes 1998 › February 1998 › June 1998 › October 1999 › February 1999 › October 2000 › September 2001 › January 2002 › February 2002 › May 2002 › October 2003 › October 2004 › September 2005 › January 2005 › June 2006 › January 2006 › September 2007 › January 2007 › June 2009 › September 2010 › May 2010 › September 2011 › May 2011 › September 2012 › January 2012 › May 2013 › January 2014 › October 2015 › September Lentran Long Loop FoFNL Campaign for Reinstatement of Double-track FoFNL is lobbying hard for the reinstatement of the Lentran Long Loop between Inverness and Muir of Ord. Until the section was singled in 1966 there were six miles of double track between Clachnaharry and Clunes. This part of the FNL is also part of the line to Kyle of Lochalsh and is used by trains traversing the full length of both lines as well as some shorter journeys to Ardgay or Tain. Currently 27 services use the route every day and the lack of places for North- and Southbound trains to pass each other is causing major delays and cancellations very frequently. Two of the FoFNL documents are reproduced here. The campaign has been picked up in the Inverness Courier which ran a major item on 2nd September outlining the urgency of the situation as passengers are beginning to give up on the line and revert to using their cars. Mention was made of the Inverness City/Region Deal wish list which includes the intention to spend around £100 million on reducing congestion on the A9 north of Inverness. Richard Ardern of FoFNL was quoted outlining the benefits which would accrue from the redoubling including additional services as well as much reduced late-running and train cancellation. Rhoda Grant and David Stewart MSPs are giving the campaign vocal support and have written to the Scottish Government Transport Minister, Derek Mackay MSP, asking that funds from the Inverness City/Region Deal and the Scottish Government are used to reintroduce the Lentran loop ahead of preliminary planning for the next rail infrastructure development period, CP6, which starts on 1st April 2019. In response to a parliamentary question from David Stewart in June 2015 the Transport Minister, Derek Mackay MSP, said that the redoubling was an "interesting proposal" to improve the rail network to the far north. This is the paper submitted by FoFNL at the Highland Council meeting in Inverness on 3rd Sept 2015 for discussion under Item 11, City/Region Deal: Capacity Improvement to Far North and Kyle Railway Lines 1    This paper seeks inclusion of a project to redouble the 6 miles of track between Clachnaharry and Clunes (Kirkhill) through Lentran and thus remove the major bottleneck which has prevented the operation of more trains to the north and west of Inverness. 2    The benefits of the Lentran Loop Project would be the ability to run: A northbound commuter service at 8 am from Inverness to Dingwall and Invergordon. An afternoon northbound service at around 4pm to take students, shoppers and others home before the rush hour. The early morning train from Caithness through to Inverness without the current serious one hour delay on occasions when it is 10 or more minutes late and has to wait at Muir of Ord to pass trains going north. Additional freight and lucrative charter trains attracted by the scenic routes to Caithness and Kyle. Services from Invergordon for cruise liner passengers. 3    The need for City/Region Deal finance priming stems from the number of higher profile rail schemes which are only now starting to reach the Highlands and which have higher priority such as the Highland Main Line and Inverness-Aberdeen line capacity, speed and electrification projects. These have already


King Gama and King Hildebrand are monarchs in which Gilbert and Sullivan opera?

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin - PRINCESS IDA / 2013     The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin proudly presented Princess  Ida, or Castle Adamant as our Summer Grand Production of 2013. We performed this classic, which was Arthur  Sullivan & W. S. Gilbert’s eighth comic opera out of fourteen, for the first  time in our history. Nine performances were presented, June 13-23 at the Worley Barton Theater at Brentwood Christian School. See photos | Watch videos Thank you to all the performers, crew, the Gillman Light Opera Orchestra, sponsors, volunteers, Society members, and record setting audiences for making this year's premiere of Princess Ida such a wonderful success. Artistic  Director Ralph MacPhail, Jr. , Music  Director Jeffrey Jones-Ragona ,  and Production Manager Bill Hatcher - along with a remarkable cast, orchestra and crew - created a show full of joy and delight.     This melodic and hilarious  comic opera features proto-feminist Princess Ida, the daughter of King Gama. The  princess has founded a women's university from which all men are barred, and she and  her faculty teach that women are superior to men and should rule in their stead.  Romantic Prince Hilarion, to whom Ida had been engaged in infancy, sneaks into  the university along with two friends with the aim of claiming Hilarion’s bride.  They disguise themselves as women students but are soon discovered, their male  invasion instigating a hilarious war between the sexes. Princess Ida satirizes feminism, women’s education, masculine pugnacity and militarism, grand opera, and Darwinian evolution, some of which were controversial topics in conservative Victorian England. It is based on a narrative poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson called “The Princess” (1847); Gilbert had written a farcical musical play based on the poem in 1870. In 1884, he lifted much of the dialogue of Princess Ida directly from his 1870 farce. This is the only three-act Gilbert & Sullivan opera. Princess Ida opened at the Savoy Theatre on January 5, 1884, for a run of 246 performances, and since that time it has never been out of the standard repertory of Gilbert & Sullivan (or Savoy) operas throughout the English-speaking world.   The 2012-2013 season B. Iden Payne Awards ceremony was held November 5, 2013 and our own Michelle Haché won the Outstanding Lead Actress in Musical Theater award for her role as Princess Ida. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona was nominated for Outstanding Music Direction for his wonderful work as musical director. Congratulations to Michelle and Jeffrey! Click here for a complete list of winners and nominees. Click here to see some photos from the ceremony. Click here to see our winners and nominees from previous years.


The first stations on the four railway lines out of which city are Saxilby, Hykeham, Metheringham and Market Rasen?

Lincolnshire : definition of Lincolnshire and synonyms of Lincolnshire (English) North East Lincolnshire (Unitary) Lincolnshire (   / ˈ l ɪ ŋ k ən ʃ ə / or /ˈlɪŋkənʃɪə/; abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the northwest, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders Northamptonshire in the south for just 20 yards (18 m), England's shortest county boundary. [1] The county town is Lincoln , where the county council has its headquarters. The ceremonial county of Lincolnshire is composed of the non-metropolitan county of Lincolnshire and the area covered by the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North-East Lincolnshire . Therefore, part of the ceremonial county is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and part is in the East Midlands region. The county is the second largest of the English counties and one that is predominantly agricultural in land use. The county can be broken down into a number of geographical sub-regions including: the Lincolnshire Fens (south Lincolnshire), the Carrs (similar to the Fens but in north Lincolnshire), the Lincolnshire Wolds , and the industrial Humber Estuary and North Sea coast around Grimsby and Scunthorpe . Lincolnshire has produced one Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher . Contents Main article: History of Lincolnshire   Part of 'The Bailgate'.The centre of the uphill area of Lincoln. Lincolnshire derived from the merging of the territory of the ancient Kingdom of Lindsey with that controlled by the Danelaw borough of Stamford . For some time the entire county was called "Lindsey", and it is recorded as such in the Domesday Book . Later, Lindsey was applied to the northern core, around Lincoln, and emerged as one of the three Parts of Lincolnshire , along with the Parts of Holland in the south-east and the Parts of Kesteven in the south-west, which each had separate Quarter Sessions as their county administrations. In 1888 when county councils were set up, Lindsey, Holland and Kesteven each received their own separate one. These survived until 1974, when Holland, Kesteven, and most of Lindsey were unified into Lincolnshire, and the northern part, including Scunthorpe Municipal Borough and Grimsby County Borough, was incorporated into the newly formed non-metropolitan county of Humberside , along with most of the East Riding of Yorkshire . A further local government reform in 1996 abolished Humberside, and the land south of the Humber was allocated to the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire . These two areas became part of Lincolnshire for ceremonial purposes such as the Lord-Lieutenancy , but are not covered by the Lincolnshire police and are in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The remaining districts of Lincolnshire are Boston , East Lindsey , Lincoln, South Holland , North Kesteven , South Kesteven , and West Lindsey . They are part of the East Midlands region. A more recent event was the 27 February 2008 Lincolnshire earthquake , reaching between 4.7 and 5.3 on the Richter scale ; it was one of the largest earthquakes to affect Britain in recent years. a Components may not sum to totals due to rounding b includes hunting and forestry c includes energy and construction d includes financial intermediation services indirectly measured   Agriculture   Farmland in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire is an agricultural area, growing large amounts of wheat, barley , sugar beet , and oilseed rape . In South Lincolnshire, where the soil is particularly rich in nutrients, some of the most common crops include cabbages , cauliflowers , and onions. Mechanisation around the turn of the 20th century greatly diminished the number of workers required to operate the county's relatively large farms, and the proportion of workers in the agricultural sector dropped substantially during this period. Several major engineering companies developed in Lincoln, Gainsborough and


Who is the head of the CSI team, in the TV series of that name? The series is set in Las Vegas, and the character played by American actor, William Petersen.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series 2000–2015) - 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 An elite team of police forensic evidence investigation experts work their cases in Las Vegas. Creator: CSIs past and present come together at the news of Warrick's death. But will Warrick's real killer successfully frame another police officer for his murder? 9.2 Grissom gets Dr. Langston's help to find the man who is carrying on the serial killer's work before the next victim is killed. The case will prove to be Grissom's last with the crime lab. 9.2 Catherine goes into hiding with D.B. after Mark Gabriel's hitmen try to kill her, but they soon come to the realization that Gabriel himself may not be calling the shots. 9.2 a list of 23 titles created 13 Sep 2011 a list of 45 titles created 05 Jan 2012 a list of 40 titles created 15 Jan 2012 a list of 31 titles created 22 Feb 2013 a list of 37 titles created 31 Jan 2015 Title: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015) 7.7/10 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. Nominated for     6     Golden Globes. Another    64 wins & 119 nominations. See more awards  » Videos CSI Head Detective Mac Taylor and his team solve crimes in New York City. Stars: Gary Sinise, Carmine Giovinazzo, Hill Harper The cases of the Miami-Dade, Florida police department's Crime Scene Investigations unit. Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez The cases of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Washington DC Major Case Response Team, led by Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Stars: Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum Criminal Minds (TV Series 2005) Crime | Drama | Mystery The cases of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation's most dangerous serial killers and individual heinous crimes in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again. Stars: Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness, Thomas Gibson NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series 2009) Crime | Drama | Mystery The Naval Criminal Investigation Service's Office of Special Projects takes on the undercover work and the hard to crack cases in LA. Key agents are G. Callen and Sam Hanna, streets kids risen through the ranks. Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Barrett Foa The cases of an FBI unit specializing in missing persons investigations. Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Enrique Murciano CSI: Immortality (TV Movie 2015) Crime | Drama | Mystery An explosion inside a casino brings Catherine Willows back to Las Vegas to investigate. And when the crime is tied to Lady Heather, Gil Grissom is brought back as well to aid the investigation. Director: Louis Shaw Milito The third "Law and Order" series involves the criminal justice system from the criminal's point of view. Stars: Kathryn Erbe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jamey Sheridan This show introduces the Special Victims Unit, a new elite squad of NYPD detectives who investigate sexually related crimes. Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T Special agent Avery Ryan works to solve crimes as a CyberPsychologist for the FBI. Stars: Patricia Arquette, James Van Der Beek, Shad Moss Follows a crime, usually adapted from current headlines, from two separate vantage points, the police investigation and the prosecution in court. Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina Forensic anthropologist, Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan, and cocky FBI special agent Seeley Booth build a team to investigate murders - and quite often, there isn't more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones. Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin Edit Storyline This show follows the nights of the detectives working at the Las Vegas Police Department Crime Scene Investigations bureau. Being the second busiest crime l


In which Commonwealth country is the low cost airline, Virgin Blue based?

Virgin Australia | Book flights & holidays with Virgin Australia Book flights & holidays with Virgin Australia Virgin Australia will offer new night flights between Queenstown and Brisbane from 23 June 2017. VA118 and VA119 are subject to regulatory approval. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Flight VA11 From 9 June 2017, Virgin Australia will commence 3 services a week on the Perth-Abu Dhabi route. These flights are subject to Government approval. Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Please note All regional, domestic and international flights depart Perth from the T1/T2 terminal. Please check your itinerary for details or find out more about the new Perth terminal . Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Flight VA23 From 4 April 2017, Virgin Australia will commence 5 services a week on the Melbourne-Los Angeles route. These flights are subject to Government approval. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Please note flights VA7468 and VA7469 between Sunshine Coast and Auckland, from 30 October 2016 onwards, are subject to government approval. Flight VA24 From 4 April 2017, Virgin Australia will commence 5 services a week on the Melbourne-Los Angeles route. These flights are subject to Government approval. Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. New non-stop service for a winter getaway between 24 June and 8 October. Services are subject to government approval. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Virgin Australia will offer new night flights between Brisbane and Queenstown from 23 June 2017. VA118 and VA119 are subject to regulatory approval. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Did you know? Food, checked baggage and entertainment are now complimentary on domestic flights. Please be advised that American Express and Diners Club cards are not currently available as forms of payment for flights originating in Denpasar and paid for in IDR. Flight VA12 From 9 June 2017, Virgin Australia will commence 3 services a week on the Perth-Abu Dhabi route. These flights are subject to Government approval. Please note Additional Sy


In which Canadian province is the city of Niagara Falls?

Current Local Time in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Current Local Time in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Lat/Long: 43°06'N / 79°05'W Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD) Sun in South: 12:27 pm Altitude: 26.8° Buffalo Niagara International Airport, BUF (United States) About 20 mi ESE of Niagara Falls Toronto Pearson International Airport, YYZ About 49 mi NW of Niagara Falls Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, YTZ About 40 mi NNW of Niagara Falls


"In which American TV series did the main character often use the phrase, ""I love it when a plan comes together""?"

M*A*S*H | Monster M*A*S*H | Fandom powered by Wikia Larry Gelbart with Gene Reynolds Inspired by the 1970 film of the same name and the novel "MASH: A Novel about Three Army Doctors" by Richard Hooker , M*A*S*H was an American television series about a team of medical personnel stationed at the 4077th MASH ( Mobile Army Surgical Hospital ) in Korea during the Korean War. The series originally aired on CBS from September 17, 1972 to February 28, 1983, but can still be seen in syndication. The series spanned 11 seasons and 256 episodes [1] and proved to be hugely successful. After its first season, and except for Season 4 when it rated 14th, it was always rated within the top 10. Along the way, it also garnered 14 Emmy Awards (out of 99 nominations) as well as many other accolades for its writers, producers and actors. Contents Edit Although M*A*S*H has been classified as a "situation comedy", it proved to be something quite different. Some critics have referred to it as television's first "dramedy". From the beginning, its producers had intended that it was not to be "Abbott and Costello goes to war". [2] So, like the movie which spawned it, the television series recounted in 26 minute weekly segments the experiences of a group of US Army doctors, nurses and medics as they worked desperately to save the lives of wounded soldiers. It also depicted how they struggled to cope with the realities and horrors of war. It was these coping efforts--the jocularity in the operation room, the practical jokes they played on one another and their crazy, wholly unmilitary antics which provided the show's comedic elements. But it did not depict war as fun. As journalist Peggy Herz put it, "They did not laugh at war. They laughed to keep the shadows away. War was always with them." [3] The comedic elements of the show carried a darker antiwar message. Some viewers saw the series as a critique of the Vietnam War (still in progress when the series began), rather than the Korean War, given the attitudes of the characters. The show's producers have, however, said that it was really broader, it was about war in general. The dramedy format also proved to be an effective vehicle to expose and satirize pressing social issues of the times. Hence, through its 11-season run, various episodes of M*A*S*H would deal with topics like military bureaucracy, racism, gender bias, homosexuality, alcoholism, drug abuse and so on. But MASH means "mobile" as the staff of the 4077th are constantly reminded. So just as the characters remained true to their medical mission in spite of the shifting fortunes of war, so the television series, while preserving its unique blend of drama and commentary with comedy, endured many changes through its 11-year run. Mobility: Change in tone Edit One significant shift observed by many viewers as the series progressed was a move from pure comedy to become far more dramatically focused. In the earlier seasons, the show placed most of its emphasis on the "zany" elements, but later focused on more serious topics and character development. However, both the serious and the comedic sides were present throughout. In fact, by Season 3, Peggy Herz had observed that on M*A*S*H, "There is no moralizing or sermonizing--yet it is probably the most moral show on TV." [4] Where viewers have observed that later seasons became more political, often appearing to "preach" to its viewers, this shift has been generally connected with Alan Alda , the main star of the series, taking a more involved role in production, and many of the episodes in which this change is particularly notable were written and/or directed by Alda. Some fans prefer the more serious and dramatic tone of the later seasons over the more chaotic humor of the early years, but many other fans consider the tonal shift to be an instance of jumping the shark. Nonetheless, it is noted that some of the most highly rated or innovative episodes such as "The Interview" , "Life Time" and "Point of View" came in the later seasons. In "The Interview", a war correspondent interviews the vari


Which colloquial name is given to the Pakistani film industry, after the city where it is based?

Learn and talk about List of Hollywood-inspired nicknames, Hollywood history and culture, Lists of regional nicknames Lollywood refers to the Urdu and Punjabi films of Pakistani film industry based in the city of Lahore , Punjab, Pakistan . Chhollywood is the colloquial name given to the Chhattisgarhi language movie industry in Chhattisgarh , India. Tollywood may refer to: the Bengali film industry in Tollygunge , West Bengal , India. It was the first Hollywood-inspired nickname, dating back to 1932, Kollywood is the colloquial name given to the Tamil language film industry in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . Kollywood West can refer to Tamil films produced in Europe and North America. Kollywood South can refer to Tamil films produced in Sri Lanka or Singapore. Mollywood may also refer to the Malayalam film industry in the state of Kerala . America[ edit ] Chollywood refers to the Peruvian film industry. It is also spelled "Choliwood." Hollywood North refers to film and television production in Canada , especially the cities of Vancouver and Toronto . Mollywood may refer to the Mormon film industry in the United States. Somaliwood refers to the film industry that has sprung up around the Somali immigrant community of Columbus, Ohio . Europe[ edit ] Etyekwood is the informal name given in the media to Hungary's new Korda Studios under construction in the wine-making village of Etyek near Budapest . Hollyhammar was used to refer to a TV production facility in Hallstahammar , Sweden , in the 1990s. [3] Pinewood , name given because of the pine trees surrounding it. Is located in Buckinghamshire , England Trollywood is the informal name for a film production facility in Trollhättan Municipality , Sweden. Valleywood is the informal name for the Dragon International film studio complex in Wales . Other[ edit ] Chinawood is a nickname for the Hengdian World Studio , the largest filmstudio in China. Pallywood is a term used by conservative commentators to describe alleged anti-Israeli media manipulation through video footage.


"""The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole"", was written by which English authoress?"

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend | Books | The Guardian The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend Week one: the fictional diary Sue Townsend. Photograph: Eamonn Mccabe for the Guardian Friday 10 December 2010 19.06 EST First published on Friday 10 December 2010 19.06 EST Share on Messenger Close It is surprising how few novels have taken the form of diaries. The first important English novel, Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, includes a lengthy chunk of his diary as a castaway, sure evidence of the "truth" of this ordeal, and plenty of novelists since have included diary extracts. The opening section of Bram Stoker's Dracula is Jonathan Harker's increasingly perturbed diary. In Graham Greene's The End of the Affair the narrator finds and gives us his lover's diary. Part of Doris Lessing's The Golden Notebook is Anna Wulff's often disturbed diary. But these are partial. Sue Townsend's true predecessor is George and Weedon Grossmith's late-Victorian Diary of a Nobody, which discovered the comic potential of the form. The diarist, Holloway clerk Charles Pooter, is certainly Adrian Mole's ancestor, privately convinced that his tastes and abilities single him out from those with whom he must mingle. Pooter's restriction is class; Adrian's is age. He sets himself high standards. One of his solemn ambitions is "to actually enjoy" an Iris Murdoch novel. "Then I will know I am above the common herd." One episode in The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole seems to imitate one of Pooter's follies. With his mother fled to Sheffield with her odious lover Mr Lucas, and his father sunk in drunken self-pity, he decides to paint his bedroom black. This is in unacknowledged emulation of his privileged friend Nigel, who has every 1980s accoutrement. "Spotlights over his bed. Black walls and a white carpet and a racing car continental quilt." Over the course of five days, tracked exhaustedly by his diary, Adrian puts on coat after coat of black vinyl silk-finish paint, but without being able to conceal the Noddy wallpaper beneath. "Went over hat bells with black felt-tip pen, did sixty-nine tonight, only a hundred and twenty-four to go." We might think of Pooter who, determined that enamel paint is the latest home fashion, paints every miscellaneous object – the coal scuttle, the servant's chest of drawers, the bath – bright red. The two absurd home-improvers are equally unabashed by the results. Pooter tells his furious wife that she exhibits a failure of taste. Adrian takes solace in an analogy from the history of art: "Know just how Rembrandt must have felt after painting the Sistine Chapel in Venice." He keeps a regular record of his reading, a testimony to his high-mindedness that sometimes seems to lead him astray. "Started reading Animal Farm by George Orwell. I think I might like to be a vet when I grow up." "I am reading The Mill on the Floss, by a bloke called George Eliot." Naturally, this does not stop him being condescending in these "secret" pages about the literary limitations of others. "Read A Town Like Alice by Neville Shute, it is dead brill. I wish I had an intellectual friend whom I could discuss great literature with. My father thinks A Town Like Alice was written by Lewis Caroll." We take it that Adrian has not put his father right. Adrian fixes his attentions on school bully Barry Kent, whose insubordination will sometimes amuse the reader but never the diarist. "Barry Kent seems to delight in being ignorant." Comedy derives partly from the narrator's inability to know what is going to happen next. The diary form is designed to deflate. In one entry, Adrian records telling his friend Nigel of his "non-sexual adultery" with Pandora's rival Barbara Boyer: "he has been sworn to secrecy." The next day's entry goes, "Nigel has blabbed it all over the school. Pandora spent the afternoon in matron's office." The natural sin of diarists is self-importance, for they presume that their lives are worth turning into a narrative. But this is a universal sin, which makes Adrian's self-importance deli


What was the name of the general, and political leader, who led the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836?

The Battle of the Alamo - Latin American History The Battle of the Alamo The Battle of the Alamo Interim Archives/Archive Photos/Getty Images By Christopher Minster The Battle of the Alamo: The Battle of the Alamo was fought on March 6, 1836 between rebellious Texans and the Mexican army. The Alamo was a fortified old mission in the center of the town of San Antonio de Béxar: it was defended by about 200 rebellious Texans, chief among them Lt. Colonel William Travis, famed frontiersman Jim Bowie and former Congressman Davy Crockett. They were opposed by a massive Mexican army led by President/General Antonio López de Santa Anna . After a two-week siege, Mexican forces attacked at dawn on March 6: the Alamo was overrun in less than two hours. The Struggle for Texas Independence: Texas was originally part of the Spanish Empire in northern Mexico, but the region had been inching towards Independence for some time. English-speaking settlers from the USA had been arriving in Texas since 1821, when Mexico gained its independence from Spain . Some of these immigrants were part of approved settlement plans, like the one managed by Stephen F. Austin . continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge Others were essentially squatters who had come to claim unoccupied lands. Cultural, political and economic differences separated these settlers from the rest of Mexico and by the early 1830's there was much support for independence (or statehood in the USA) in Texas. Texans take the Alamo: The first shots of the revolution were fired on October 2, 1835, in the town of Gonzales. In December, rebellious Texans attacked and captured San Antonio. Many of the Texan leaders, including General Sam Houston , felt that San Antonio was not worth defending: it was too far from the rebels' power base in eastern Texas. Houston ordered Jim Bowie , a former resident of San Antonio, to destroy the Alamo and retreat with the remaining men. Bowie decided to remain and fortify the Alamo instead: he felt that with their accurate rifles and a handful of cannons, a small number of Texans could hold the city indefinitely against great odds. Arrival of William Travis and conflict with Bowie: Lt. Colonel William Travis arrived in February with about 40 men. He was outranked by James Neill and at first his arrival caused no great stir. But Neill left on family business and the 26 year old Travis was suddenly in charge of the Texans at the Alamo. Travis' problem was this: about half of the 200 or so men there were volunteers and took orders from no one: they could come and go as they wished. These men basically only answered to Bowie, their unofficial leader. Bowie didn't care for Travis and often contradicted his orders: the situation became quite tense. Arrival of Crockett: On February 8, legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett arrived at the Alamo with a handful of Tennessee volunteers armed with deadly long rifles. The presence of Crockett, a former Congressman who had become very famous as a hunter, scout and teller of tall tales, was a great boost to morale. Crockett, a skilled politician, was even able to defuse the tension between Travis and Bowie. He refused a commission, saying that he would be honored to serve as a private. He had even brought his fiddle and played for the defenders. Arrival of Santa Anna and the Siege of the Alamo: On February 23, Mexican General Santa Anna arrived at the head of a massive army. He laid siege to San Antonio: the defenders retreated to the relative safety of the Alamo. Santa Anna did not secure all the exits from the city: the defenders could have crept away in the night had they wished: instead they remained. Santa Anna ordered a red flag flown: it meant that no quarter would be given. Calls for help and reinforcements: Travis busied himself sending out requests for help. Most of his missives were directed to James Fannin, 90 miles away in Goliad with about 300 men. Fannin did set out, but turned back after logistical problems (and perhaps the conviction that the men in the Alamo were doomed). Travi


Which Ivy League university is situated in the city of Ithaca, in New York state?

The History Of The Ivy League - Best College Reviews The History Of The Ivy League Ivy League schools are considered to be the most prestigious of all colleges in the United States. These schools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country. There are eight total colleges that are considered to be Ivy League. These schools are Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities and the University of Pennsylvania. Of all institutions of higher learning, these elite schools are considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-after in terms of acceptance and graduation. How the Ivy League Was Formed The term “Ivy League” came about in 1954, when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed. At the time, the elitism of these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball. Although the term “Ivy League” was not created until the 1950s, many of these schools were in existence as far back as 1636, when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University. This school is located in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. Yale was formed in 1702 by a benefactor by the name of Elihu Yale. Yale is located in the state of Connecticut in the town of New Haven. In 1746, the New Jersey school of Princeton was founded and was originally simply named the College of New Jersey. The fourth-oldest university in America is the University of Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1740 by famous founding father Benjamin Franklin. Brown University, founded in 1746, is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The smallest Ivy League school, Dartmouth, was established in 1769 in Hanover, New Hampshire. It received a large endowment of several billion dollars. In 1754, Columbia University began thanks to King George II of England. It is located in New York City. And finally, Cornell University got its start in 1865 thanks to two benefactors named Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White. This school is located in Ithaca, New York. History of Brown University Rivalries Although this group of elite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite, there have been plenty of internal rivalries over the years. Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania have been longtime basketball rivals. Cornell and Harvard have been hockey rivals for many years, and Harvard and Penn have beenlong time football rivals. Many other Ivy League schools have had serious sports rivalries as well. The Yale and Princeton rivalry is considered the country’s second-oldest college rivalry behind Lehigh University and Lafayette College. The sports that these colleges play were so popular that some teams began playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games. The popularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention to the schools as well as revenue from ticket sales. There have also been academic rivalries between schools. Mostly, these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most honor graduates, which schools offer the most prestigious scholarships, and what famous graduates have come from each school. Cornell vs. Harvard Accomplishments and Cultural Impacts Each Ivy League college has its own unique accomplishments that make it important. All carry a certain reputation with them, and each school has programs that excel primarily in the medical and law fields, making them some of the most sought-after schools in the world. Their admissions process is very selective, which helps the schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest. Many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools, including recent presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. This prestige leads many to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite. Often, companies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees, usually preferred by law firms, medical facilities, and large corporations. It has long been coveted to have earned a degr


"Name the actress, who played the part of Nurse Chappel in the original TV series, ""Star Trek"", and married the creator Gene Roddenberry in 1969."

Majel Barrett - IMDb IMDb Actress | Producer | Writer Majel Barrett was born on February 23, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA as Majel Leigh Hudec. She was an actress and producer, known for General Hospital (1963), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and Star Trek: Voyager (1995). She was married to Gene Roddenberry . She died on December 18, 2008 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio » Born: a list of 26 people created 16 Feb 2012 a list of 32 people created 24 Feb 2015 a list of 23 people created 27 Mar 2015 a list of 32 people created 29 Apr 2015 a list of 22 people created 1 month ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Majel Barrett's work have you seen? User Polls Star Trek: Voyager Voyager Computer / Computer Voice / Computer / Narrator / Announcer / Suspiria (1995-2001) Star Trek: The Next Generation Enterprise Computer / Lwaxana Troi / Narrator / Enterprise Computer Voice (1987-1994)  2010 Star Trek Online (Video Game) Computer voice (voice)  1998 Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) Encounter Group Leader - Alienated (1998) ... Encounter Group Leader  1996-1998 Spider-Man (TV Series)  1979 The Suicide's Wife (TV Movie) Clarissa Harmon  1974 Planet Earth (TV Movie) Yuloff  1974 The F.B.I. (TV Series) Mrs. Derek  1974 The Questor Tapes (TV Movie) Dr. Bradley  1973 Genesis II (TV Movie) Primus Dominic  1971 The Young Lawyers (TV Series) Grace  1964 The Lieutenant (TV Series) Ruth Donaldson  1963 General Hospital (TV Series) Bea (1983)  1963 Dr. Kildare (TV Series) Miss Watson  1962 The Lucy Show (TV Series) Miss Massey  1962 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) Ilsa Grosch  1962 Cain's Hundred (TV Series) Grace Newberg  1960 The Untouchables (TV Series) Waitress  1960 Johnny Midnight (TV Series) Rosemary - The Once and Future World (1999) ... (executive producer - as Majel Roddenberry) - Déjà Vu (1999) ... (executive producer - as Majel Roddenberry) - Emancipation (1999) ... (executive producer - as Majel Roddenberry) - The Vanished (1999) ... (executive producer - as Majel Roddenberry) - Crackdown (1999) ... (executive producer - as Majel Roddenberry)  1996 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) (story by - 1 episode) - The Muse (1996) ... (story by - as Majel Barrett Roddenberry) Hide   2009 Earth: Final Conflict - The Roddenberry Philosophy (Video short) (in memory of - as Majel Barrett Roddenberry)  2009 Star Trek (in memory of - as Majel Barrett-Roddenberry)  1996 Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (TV Special documentary) (special thanks - as Majel Barrett Roddenberry) Hide   2001 America Loves... Star Trek (TV Movie documentary) Herself  1999 The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Video Game documentary) Memory Alpha Computer (voice)  1998 The Unexplained (TV Series) Herself  1991 Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special (TV Movie documentary) Herself  1959 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series) Herself  2016 Home & Family (TV Series) Herself - The Menagerie: Part II (1966) ... Number One (as M. Leigh Hudec) Related Videos Computer (voice), "Star Trek: The Next Generation Interactive Technical Manual" (CD-ROM), 1994 See more » Publicity Listings: 9 Interviews | 17 Articles | See more » Official Sites: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry | M Leigh Hudec | M. Leigh Hudec | Majel Barrett Roddenberry | Majel Roddenberry | Majel Barrett Rodenbury Height: Did You Know? Personal Quote: What's nice is you know a Star Trek movie is still one that everybody wants. It remains Paramount's cash cow, so there's no danger of it going away anytime soon. (September 2006) See more » Trivia: Her grandson, Zale Eugene Roddenberry, was born on August 6, 2013, 10:40 p.m. PT, and weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. See more » Trademark: The computer voice on the Star Trek television series and five of the Star Trek films Nickname: The First Lady of Star Trek Star Sign:


"The Carly Simon song, ""Nobody Does It Better"", was the theme song for which 1977 Bond film?"

Carly Simon, 'Nobody Does It Better' (1977) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs Donald Trump's Inauguration: By the Numbers The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise 10 All Stories 3. Carly Simon, 'Nobody Does It Better' (1977) Carly Simon 's 1977 hit "Nobody Does It Better," written for The Spy Who Loved Me, was the first James Bond title song to be titled something other than the name of the movie. (Songwriters Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager did manage to work "the spy who loved me" into the lyrics, at least.) The song shot to Number Two on the charts and remains one of Simon's signature tunes. Many people don't even realize it's from a James Bond movie.


When served with an alcoholic drink, what is the Turkish word for appetisers or small dishes, equivalent to the Spanish word Tapas?

Turkish Cuisine | The Discerning Collection, Boutique Holidays in Turkey, Morocco, Mallorca and Greek Islands! Vine leaves stuffed with either rice or minced lamb mixed with mint and Turkish spices. Imam Bayildı A split aubergine filled with tomatoes and onions. This dish translates as the priest fainted! According to legend, when the Imam was served this dish he fainted in shock at how delicious it was, hence the name! Caçik A very tasty, albeit strong, garlic dip traditionally made with yoghurt and chunks of cucumber. Generally served with main courses consisting of meat. Main courses Iskender kebap Slices of döner meat (lamb) served on a bed of pide bread, covered with a spicy tomato sauce and yoghurt served on the side. Hot clarified butter is poured over the top of this dish as it is being served. Şiş kebap – Diced chicken or lamb, barbequed and served on a skewer with rice and salad. Köfte – Homemade grilled meatballs of either ground beef or lamb, generally served with rice, salad and chips. Mantı Turkish-style ravioli covered in a delicious garlic yoghurt sauce topped with paprika and melted butter. Güveç – A meat or vegetable casserole topped with melted cheese, served in a clay pot. Pide – A Turkish-style flatbread pizza with a selection of delicious toppings such as ground mince and onions, white cheese and peppers and spinach and egg. Gözleme – Turkish pancakes cooked on a hot iron plate and served with a variety of fillings such as white cheese and parsley, potato and meat and chocolate and banana! Desserts Baklava Layers of filo pastry filled with nuts, often pistachios or walnuts, soaked in honey syrup. Sickly but delicious! Sütlaç Turkish rice pudding with a burnt cinnamon top, always served cold! Künefe Layers of shredded wheat, with a white cheese centre drenched in honey syrup served straight from the oven. A definite favourite!! Helva There are many different varieties of this delicious sesame honey dessert. More often it is served in slices at the end of a meal. Drinks Ayran A refreshing drink made from yoghurt, salt and water mixed together and generally served ice-cold in a tall glass. The best hangover cure yet invented! Turk Kahvesi A thick and strong local coffee, served in thimble-sized cups as Sade (no sugar), Orta (medium sugar) or Sekerli (a lot of sugar) Çay Turkish black tea, served day and night in tulip- shaped glasses with lots of sugar. Beer You will found that most restaurants and bars serve either Efes or Pilsen, a Turkish lager. Raki An aniseed-flavoured spirit distilled from pressed grapes. Generally drunk mixed with water and ice with an extra glass of water on the side. An excellent accompaniment to Meze and fish. Rumour has it that if you had a lot of Raki to drink the night before, clearing your head with a glass of water the next day will only start the process off again!! Raki is also known as ‘Aslan Suyu’ or ‘lion’s milk’, and is the national alcoholic drink of Turkey. Şarap Surprisingly, Turkish wine is quite palatable and all licensed restaurants will offer a generous selection of red, white and rose wines produced in Turkey. There are two main producers ‘Doluca’ & ‘Kavaklidere’. Here are a few popular wines that you may come across: Cankaya – A dry white Angora Beyaz – A fruit dry white Narince – A dry white with an oaky taste Lal – A fruity dry rose Yakut – A fruity light bodied red Angora Kirmizi – A well rounded red Şerefe! – Cheers! There are two types of lager widely available. Efes Pilsen is the local brand and is extremely palatable. Tuborg is a Danish beer produced under licence in Turkey. Both are served either on draught (fıçı bira) or in a bottle (şişe bira). However they come, they provide welcome refreshment! Imported spirits are available and while you may find them quite expensive, they are usually served in double measures. For an equally big measure, Turkish spirits – gin, vodka and brandy – are cheaper than their UK equivalent and when served with appropriate mixers, they are equally as enjoyable. There is also a wide range of Turkish-produced liqueurs (


Whom did Bernard Montgomery replace as head of the Eighth Army in North Africa in 1942?

Bernard Montgomery Bernard Montgomery ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Bernard Montgomery Bernard Montgomery, the son of a bishop, was born in London on 17th November 1887. He was educated at St Paul's School and Sandhurst Military Academy . He later recalled: "In 1907 entrance to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, was by competitive examination. There was first a qualifying examination in which it was necessary to show a certain minimum standard of mental ability; the competitive examination followed a year or so later. These two hurdles were negotiated without difficulty, and in the competitive examination my place was 72 out of some 170 vacancies." After graduating in 1908 joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Montgomery served in India before being sent to France at the beginning of the First World War . He was seriously wounded when he was shot in the chest in October 1914: "My life was saved that day by a soldier of my platoon. I had fallen in the open and lay still hoping to avoid further attention from the Germans. But a soldier ran to me and began to put a field dressing on my wound; he was shot through the head by a sniper and collapsed on top of me. The sniper continued to fire at us and I got a second wound in the knee; the soldier received many bullets intended for me. No further attempt was made by my platoon to rescue us; indeed, it was presumed we were both dead. When it was dark the stretcher-bearers came to carry us in; the soldier was dead and I was in a bad way." After a long spell in a military hospital, Montgomery returned to the Western Front in 1916 and by 1918 was chief of staff of the 47th London Division. In his autobiography Montgomery argued that: " The higher staffs were out of touch with the regimental officers and with the troops. The former lived in comfort, which became greater as the distance of their headquarters behind the lines increased. There was no harm in this provided there was touch and sympathy between the staff and the troops. This was often lacking. The frightful casualties appalled me." Montgomery remained in the British Army and in 1926 became an instructor at Camberley. Promoted to the rank of major general he was sent to command British forces Palestine in October, 1938. On the outbreak of the Second World War Montgomery was sent to France with the British Expeditionary Force . He led the 2nd Corps but was forced to retreat to Dunkirk during Germany's Western Offensive and arrived back in England on 1st June, 1940. Montgomery was placed in command of the 5th Corps (July 1940-April 1941), the 12th Corps (April 1941-December 1941) and the South-Eastern Army (December 1941-August 1942). In July 1942 Erwin Rommel and the Deutsches Afrika Korps were only 113km (70 miles) from Alexandria. The situation was so serious that Winston Churchill made the long journey to Egypt to discover for himself what needed to be done. Churchill decided to make changes to the command structure. General Harold Alexander was placed in charge of British land forces in the Middle East and Montgomery was chosen to become commander of the Eighth Army. On 30th August, 1942, Erwin Rommel attacked at Alam el Halfa but was repulsed by the Eighth Army. Montgomery responded to this attack by ordering his troops to reinforce the defensive line from the coast to the impassable Qattara Depression. Montgomery was now able to make sure that Rommel and the German Army was unable to make any further advances into Egypt . Rommel reported that he was ill and was evacuated. Doctors reported that he was "suffering from chronic stomach and intestinal catarrh, nasal diphtheria and considerable circulation trouble." Over the next six weeks Montgomery began to stockpile vast quantities of weapons and ammunition to make sure that by the time he attacked he possessed overwhelming firepower. By the middle of October the Eighth Army totalled 195,000 men, 1,351 tanks and 1,900 pieces of artillery. This included large numbers of recently delivered Sherman M4 and Grant M3 tanks. On 23rd October, 1942, Montgomery launched Operation Ligh