What is the most southerly of the UK shipping forecast areas?

Shipping forecast - Met Office Shipping forecast Shipping forecast and gale warnings Issued at 0505 UTC on Friday 20 January 2017 For the period 0600 UTC Friday 20 January to 0600 UTC Saturday 21 January 2017 The general synopsis at midnight High eastern Europe 1041 with ridge extending westwards to England and Wales, slow-moving, declining 1037 by midnight tonight. New high expected Dogger 1034 by same time Sea area Viking Wind Westerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in north, becoming variable 3 or 4 later. Sea state Rough at first in north, otherwise moderate. Weather North Utsire Wind Westerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in north, becoming variable 3 or 4 later. Sea state Rough at first in north, otherwise moderate. Weather Northwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in southeast. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later in northwest. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4. Sea state Westerly backing southerly, 3 or 4. Sea state Westerly veering northwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in northeast. Sea state Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. Humber Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. Thames East or northeast 3 or 4, increasing 5 at times. Sea state East or northeast 3 or 4, increasing 5 at times. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, then veering southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, then veering southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, then veering southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Sea state Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in south, becoming variable 3 or 4. Sea state Slight or moderate in east, moderate or rough in west. Weather Trafalgar forecast - Issued: 0015 UTC on Friday 20 January 2017 Wind North or northwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 at first. Sea state Moderate, occasionally rough in west. Weather Easterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in south, becoming variable 3 or 4. Sea state East or southeast 4 or 5, decreasing 3 at times. Sea state East or southeast 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state East or southeast 4 or 5, decreasing 3 at times. Sea state Slight or moderate in northeast, moderate or rough in southwest. Weather Southeasterly 3 increasing 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later in north. Sea state Smooth or slight at first in north, otherwise slight or moderate. Weather Southeasterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in northwest. Sea state South 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Sea state Rough in northwest, slight or moderate in southeast. Weather South or southwest 5 or 6. Sea state Southwest backing south, 5 to 7. Sea state Southwest 5 to 7 backing south 4 or 5. Sea state Southwesterly backing southerly, 5 to 7, decreasing 4 at times in east. Sea state Moderate or rough in east, rough or very rough in west. Weather Moderate or good, occasionally poor. Southeast Iceland Southwesterly backing southerly, 5 to 7. Sea state Rain or drizzle, fog patches at first. Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first. There are no gale warnings currently in force for the selected sea area. Shipping forecast and gale warnings The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively. The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map. The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containg forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility. Gale warnings are issued as required throughout the day (for winds of Gale Force 8 or more). More marine weather Marine forecasts for printing and low-bandwidth devices (such as mobile phones) In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepar


What part of the body is affected by Meniere's Syndrome?

Meniere's Disease - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health Surgery for Ménière's disease Ménière's disease is characterised by recurrent attacks of three major symptoms: vertigo (rotational dizziness), deafness and tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and/or aural fullness, all of which are discontinuous and variable in intensity. The symptoms of Ménière's disease are thought to be caused by excess pressure in the fluids of the inner ear which leads to sudden attacks of vertigo and hearing loss. A number of surgical procedures, of varying levels of invasiveness, have been developed to reduce the symptoms of Ménière's disease, but it is not clear whether or not these are effective. The surgical interventions can be categorised as two types: one type of surgical intervention aims to affect the natural history of the disease, with conservation of vestibular function. The other type aims to relieve symptoms by abolishing vestibular function. Both types of surgical intervention are considered in this review. Despite an extensive search the review authors only found two randomised controlled trials studying surgical interventions for Ménière's disease. Both of these trials, involving a total of 59 patients, studied endolymphatic sac surgery; one comparing it to placebo surgery and the other to a different type of surgery. Neither trial detected a significant difference between the treatment and control group. Diuretics for the treatment of Ménière's disease or syndrome Diuretics (drugs which reduce fluid accumulation in the body) are commonly used in the management of the symptoms of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus or aural fullness in patients with Ménière's disease. 'Endolymphatic hydrops' is an increase in the pressure of the fluids in the chambers of the inner ear and is thought to be the underlying cause of Ménière's disease. Diuretics are believed to work by reducing the volume (and therefore also the pressure) of these fluids. The authors of this systematic review carried out an extensive search but could not identify any randomised controlled trials of sufficient quality to include in the review. There is no good evidence about the effect of diuretics on the symptoms of Ménière's disease and further research is needed. Betahistine for Ménière's disease or syndrome Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear which results in a spinning form of dizziness (vertigo), hearing loss and ringing in the ear (tinnitus), and can be disabling. It has no known cause. When it is secondary to a known inner ear disorder, it is called Ménière's syndrome. Both can be difficult to diagnose. The drug betahistine hydrochloride (Serc®, Betaserc®) has been used to reduce the frequency and severity of the attacks. While the drug is very acceptable to those who use it, the review of trials did not find enough evidence to show whether it is helpful. Further research is needed. Surgery for Ménière's disease Ménière's disease is characterised by recurrent attacks of three major symptoms: vertigo (rotational dizziness), deafness and tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and/or aural fullness, all of which are discontinuous and variable in intensity. The symptoms of Ménière's disease are thought to be caused by excess pressure in the fluids of the inner ear which leads to sudden attacks of vertigo and hearing loss. A number of surgical procedures, of varying levels of invasiveness, have been developed to reduce the symptoms of Ménière's disease, but it is not clear whether or not these are effective. The surgical interventions can be categorised as two types: one type of surgical intervention aims to affect the natural history of the disease, with conservation of vestibular function. The other type aims to relieve symptoms by abolishing vestibular function. Both types of surgical intervention are considered in this review. Despite an extensive search the review authors only found two randomised controlled trials studying surgical interventions for Ménière's disease. Both of these trials, involving a total of 59 patients, studied endolymphatic sac s


Who was the first British golfer to win the World Match-Play Championship, beating Sandy Lyle in the final in 1987?

Golfer Sandy Lyle: Biography and Career Facts • Member, World Golf Hall of Fame • European Tour Player of the Year, 1979, 1985 • European Tour scoring leader, 1979, 1980, 1985 • Member, European Ryder Cup team, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987 • Member, Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team, 1975, 1977 • Named Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1987 Quote, Unquote: • Seve Ballesteros on Lyle's prowess during his peak years: "Sandy was the greatest God-given talent in history. If everyone in the world was playing their best, Sandy would win and I'd come second." continue reading below our video 10 Best Teams in the History of Baseball • Sandy Lyle, on his late father's influence: "Even yet, every time I pick up a club I can hear his voice in my ear repeating the mantra, 'Tempo not temper'." Trivia: Sandy Lyle was Jack Nicklaus' playing partner in the final round of the 1986 Masters , a first-hand witness to Nicklaus' famous charge to his sixth and final Masters victory. Sandy Lyle Biography: Sandy Lyle's parents were Scottish, but they moved to England in the early 1950s so Lyle's father could become the golf professional at Hawkstone Park Golf Club in Shrewsbury. While Lyle was born in and grew up in England, he always represented Scotland as a golfer, from the junior ranks on, and moved to Scotland as an adult. Which is why Lyle is always referred to as a Scotsman. With a golf pro for a father, Lyle quickly took up the game, and quickly progressed. He was a top amateur by his mid-teens, and from ages 17-19 won the English Amateur Stroke Play twice, the English Boys Amateur Stroke Play once, and the British Youths' Amateur Open once. Lyle turned pro in 1977, won the 1977 European Tour Q-School, and then earned Rookie of the Year honors on the European Tour in 1978. Although he failed to win on the Euro Tour that year, Lyle's first professional victory did come at the 1978 Nigerian Open. The year 1979 was Lyle's breakout season. His first Euro Tour victory happened at the B.A./Avis Open and he won twice more; he led the tour in both money and scoring average. And from 1979-1988, Lyle was one of the top players in the game, on both sides of the Atlantic. He won the 1985 British Open , becoming the first Briton to win that title since 1969; he became the first European golfer to win the PGA Tour's Players Championship in 1987; and when he won the 1988 Masters he was the first British golfer to win that major. At Augusta National that year, Lyle played a 7-iron from the fairway bunker on the last hole to about 12 feet above the hole, then sank the birdie putt to win the Green Jacket. Along the way, Lyle won another money title and two more scoring titles in Europe; and also won multiple events on the USPGA. Lyle's best season was probably 1988, when he was arguably the best player in the game with victories at the Phoenix Open and Greater Greensboro Open in America, and the World Match Play Championship in England, in addition to the Masters title. Lyle also was a major player in the revitalization of the Ryder Cup . When Team Europe won in 1985, it was their first victory since 1957. When they won again in 1987, it was the first-ever European Ryder Cup win on U.S. soil. But although Lyle was only 31 years old by 1989, his game began to tumble that year, and he didn't even earn a place on the 1989 Ryder Cup team. He won a handful more tournaments in Europe, but never again approached his former level. In fact, after his final European Tour victory at the 1992 Volvo Masters, Lyle didn't win again, anywhere, until a European Senior Tour triumph in 2011. Still, Lyle's legacy was intact. He was one of Europe's "Big Five" - along with Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo , Bernhard Langer and Ian Woosnam - who revitalized and expanded European golf in the 1980s, and rejuvenated the Ryder Cup with wins in 1985 and 1987.


Alberto Contador won which major sporting event in 2007?

Alberto Contador - ESPN Topics - ESPN Alberto Contador Doping Allegations Alberto Contador is a Spanish professional cyclist who has won the Tour de France three times. Contador won the Tour de France in 2007 (with the Discovery Channel team), 2009 and 2010 (with the Astana team). He also has won the 2008 Giro d'Italia and the 2008 Vuelta a Espana (both with Astana). Contador was the fifth cyclist in history -- and the first Spaniard -- to win all three Grand Tours. He is considered by many one of the best climbing specialists in the world. In 2012, Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title and banned for two years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport found him guilty of doping. Alberto Contador Velasco was born in Pinto, in Madrid, on Dec. 6, 1982. He played several sports as a child but discovered cycling at 14 when his older brother started racing. By the following year, Contador had begun racing at the amateur level around Spain, and by 16, he had signed with a youth professional team. He was immediately noted as a great climber and began earning his first victories by 2000, usually on mountain classifications on the Spanish amateur circle. The following year, he won the U-23 Spanish time trial title. He turned professional in 2003 with the same team that signed him as a youth, ONCE-Eroski, winning his first race as a professional in 2005 at the Setmana Catalana. He was dropped by ONCE-Eroski after implications in a doping case in 2006 and was without a team for several months, though he signed with Discovery Channel in January 2007. Shortly after he earned his first major professional victory, winning the 2007 Paris-Nice. He followed that win with a surprising win in the 2007 Tour de France, winning the competition mostly on the climbing stages and by one of the closest margins ever recorded. Contador moved to the Astana team in 2008 after Discovery Channel left racing, though the start was less than ideal. The Amaury Sport Organization announced in February that Astana would not be invited to any of its events -- including the Tour de France -- due to doping allegations from years prior. Contador did manage to win the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a Espana and several other races in that season, though. In 2009, Contador was able to race the Tour de France again, and he earned his second victory (though it was not without controversy, Lance Armstrong's return to Astana creating alleged team tension throughout the season). He repeated his victory once again in 2010, though it again was tinged with controversy. Contador breached typical Tour protocol when he did not stop when leader Andy Schleck's chain fell off. Though he later apologized for his behavior, the public reaction was mixed -- some critics cursing his etiquette, others praising his gamesmanship. Alberto Contador has faced doping allegations more than once in his career, many of the allegations connected to the Operacion Puerto case that occurred early in his career. He and his teammates were barred from competing temporarily, though all charges later were cleared by both the courts and the UCI. 2010 The most serious allegations against Contador arose in September 2010, when he revealed that he failed a drug test at the 2010 Tour de France. The World Anti-Doping Agency lab in Germany found a "very small concentration" of a banned substance, clenbuterol, in his urine sample at the Tour. The UCI issued a statement that the level of the substance in his blood was 400 times less than what the anti-doping agencies must be able to detect and that they would further investigate the result. Contador blamed food contamination from a piece of bad meat that had been brought from Spain during the team's rest day. Experts said Contador's reasoning makes sense, as clenbuterol is given to livestock to increase their growth rate. Contador was provisionally suspended after news of the test became public, though he had already ended his 2010 season. Spanish cycling authorities initially proposed a one-year ban for Contador, but overturned that ruling three weeks l


Who was the last Duchess of York before Sarah Ferguson?

Has Fergie been let back into the fold? Duchess of York heads to Balmoral after landing at Aberdeen airport | Daily Mail Online Has Fergie been let back into the fold? Duchess of York heads to Balmoral after landing at Aberdeen airport Sarah Ferguson, former wife of Prince Andrew, reportedly flew on Friday She was joined by Andrew, and daughters Beatrice and Eugenie The Queen has long been said to have held a 'soft spot' for Fergie comments The once disgraced Duchess of York has flown to Balmoral to spend the weekend with the Queen, it has today been revealed. Sarah Ferguson, former wife of Prince Andrew, reportedly flew to Aberdeen on Friday shortly after daughter Beatrice's birthday celebrations in Windsor. While she has visited Balmoral since her divorce, it is thought to be the first time she has been invited to stay in the main castle on the Queen's estate since her marriage ended in 1996. Royal ride: Fergie was driven to the airport by her former husband Prince Andrew while her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie travelled in the back seat ahead of a family visit to Balmoral Fergie was joined by Andrew, and daughters Beatrice and Eugenie on the trip, the Sunday Express reports. A Balmoral source told the paper it was 'just like old times'. They added: 'The Duchess is being treated as if she and the Duke were still married.' The Queen has long been said to have remained fond of her former daughter-in-law. But Prince Philip is said to be baffled by Fergie and Prince Andrew's relationship. The couple, who still live together, separated in 1992 but remained on good terms and brought up their daughters together.  Back in the fold: The once disgraced Duchess of York flew to Balmoral to spend the weekend with the Queen Fergie was joined by Andrew, and daughters Beatrice and Eugenie on the private jet Royal opinion: The Queen has long been said to have remained fond of her former daughter-in-law, but Prince Philip is said to be baffled by Fergie and Prince Andrew's relationship While she has still visited Balmoral since her divorce, it is thought to be the first time she has been invited to stay in the main castle on the Queen's estate since her marriage ended in 1996 It is believed that the Duchess has only been allowed to Balmoral on the condition she leaves before the Duke arrives on Monday. The 92-year-old has been recovering since an operation on his abdomen, which was carried out in June, and has not yet seen his new great grandson, Prince George. He is expected to travel to Edinburgh to carry out his first public engagement since the procedure, and will the join the Queen in Balmoral, where she has been staying since last Thursday. It has been claimed that Prince Philip has never forgiven the Duchess for the embarrassment she caused the Royal Family during the 90s - during which time she embarked on an affair with a Texan oil tycoon while pregnant with her second child and was photographed having her toes sucked by  her 'financial adviser'. The Queen shared the back seat of her Bentley with her grand-daughter Princess Beatrice with Prince Andrew seated in the front for the short journey from Balmoral Castle to Crathie Kirk It is believed that the Duchess has only been allowed to Balmoral on the condition she leaves before the Duke arrives on Monday The family had celebrated Beatrice's birthday in Windsor this weekend The Queen has spent the first few weeks of her holiday alone as her 92-year-old husband is still recuperating from recent abdominal surgery In 2010 she also was revealed to have tried to sell access to Andrew for £500,000 to an undercover reporter as she tried desperately to pay off debts of £3million. It has been reported that Prince Andrew, then a Special Trade Ambassador,  helped her out of financial difficulty. Fergie has been living in the Queen mother's old home, the Royal Lodge, for five years.  In 2000 Fergie said during an interview that she and her former husband had talked of remarrying but that Prince Philip would not allow it. The Queen is said to think of her as a 'good mother'.


The tenor Juan Diego Florez is from which country?

Biography - Juan Diego Flórez - Official website Partnerships Biography For the world’s leading opera houses, Juan Diego Flórez is very much the bel canto tenor of choice. His fluid, expressive singing and dazzling virtuosity make him ideal for the operas of Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini. His operatic and recital appearances at the most prestigious venues in the world have earned him the acclaim of critics and audiences alike. Juan Diego was born in Lima on 13 January 1973. His father, Rubén Flórez, was a singer, who specialised in performing the criollo waltzes of Peruvian composer Chabuca Granda. Juan Diego inherited both his father’s vocal talent and his love for Peruvian and Latin American music in general. His mother, María Teresa, another music-lover, gave him all the support in the world, encouraging him to persevere with his musical studies and stick to his goals. To begin with, Juan Diego focused on pop, rock and Peruvian music. He wrote his own songs and sang live in the piano bars frequented by his schoolmates in the Barranco district of Lima. In 1989, the young singer won Peru’s first Festival of Song for Peace, which was broadcast on TV nationwide. He always felt that all good musicians, including folk musicians, should read and write music. That’s why in 1990, having attended classes at various academies and taken his first singing lessons, he gained a place at Peru’s National Conservatory of Music. At this point, he had not fully made up his mind to devote himself to classical music. By the end of his first year at the conservatory, however, the experiences of those first twelve months were beginning to shape his vocation. Shortly after beginning his studies there, Juan Diego began taking singing lessons with Andrés Santa María, director of Peru’s Coro Nacional, of which he was to become a member. The Coro played a decisive part in his musical development, giving him the invaluable experience of performing music by the greatest composers at a professional level. Keen to travel and to continue his education, Juan Diego then won a scholarship to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He studied there between 1993 and 1996, and had the opportunity to sing in a number of fully staged complete operas, with an orchestra, an excellent foundation for what was to turn out to be a spectacular career. In 1994, Juan Diego met the celebrated Peruvian tenor Ernesto Palacio in Lima, an encounter which was to prove life-changing. He offered to help the young man get started as a professional singer, and invited Juan Diego to make a recording with him at the Gerace Festival in Italy (Martín y Soler’s Il tutore burlato). Juan Diego visited Italy several more times, including a trip in 1995 to make a second recording with Palacio (Zingarelli’s Le tre ore dell’agonia). The innate characteristics of Juan Diego’s voice, qualities such as flexibility and a seemingly effortless ability to hit the high notes, destined him for the bel canto repertoire and, in particular, the operas of Rossini. Palacio realised this from the start, and guided the younger singer towards these works. In 1996, Juan Diego auditioned in Bologna for the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, and was immediately cast by its Artistic Director in a small role in Ricciardo e Zoraide. He never sang this part, however, because events were about to catapult him into the firmament of the international opera world. It was summer 1996. Juan Diego was already in Pesaro, rehearsing for Ricciardo e Zoraide. Shortly before the Festival’s opening night, the tenor who was due to sing the leading role of Corradino in Matilde di Shabran had to pull out because of illness. The organisers began a desperate search for a stand-in who might be up to the challenge – a less than easy task, given that this was a little-known opera, the first night was only days away, and Corradino is a very difficult role to sing. It was then that Artistic Director Luigi Ferrari offered the part to the twenty-three-year-old Juan Diego. The tenor was keen to accept on the spot but,


Labanotation, published by Rudolph Laban in 1928, is used to record movements of what?

Introduction to Labanotation Introduction to Labanotation Abstract This text is a short introduction to Labanotation. Labanotation is a standartizied system for analysing and recording any human motion. Mainly it is used at theatres to archive ballets. This text aims to give the reader a impression how the notation looks like and how the notation analyses movement. Content 1. Introduction Labanotation is a system of analysing and recording of human Movement. The original inventor is the (Austrian-) Hungarian Rudolf von Laban (1879-1958) an important figure in European modern dance. He published this notation first 1928 as "Kinetographie" in the first issue of "Schrifttanz". Several people continued the development of the notation. In the U.S.A. among others by Ann Hutchinson Guest to the notation known as "Labanotation". In Germany among others by Albrecht Knust to the notation known as "Kinetographie Laban". This two systems differ a little in the writing and analysis (approximately. 5%): they could not get together to a common system (I only support Labanotation). In Labanotation, it is possible to record every kind of human motion. Labanotation is not connected to a singular, specific style of dance (unlike other dance notations e.g.: Benesh Notation is based on English classical ballet). The basis is natural human motion, and every change from this natural human motion (e.g. turned-out legs) has to be specifically written down in the notation. Actually, this text contains some pictures with turned-out legs, without writing it down in the notation - this is not correct but I have done it to keep the scores as small as possible. For all pictures showing the ballerina you have to use the Ballet- Key Signatures . This text describes Labanotation in the form of "Structural Description". A way of writing which tries to record every aspect of motion as precisely as possible. There are two other systems of writing: "Motif Description" and "Effort-Shape Description". Motif Description is a kind of simplified "Structural Description" - you only write down what you think of as important. You could write for example its a kind of forward directed movement without saying if you creep or jump. Effort-Shape Description is used to record the energy content of a motion. It is used in industrial research as well as in physiotherapy and psychotherapy. 2. Staff 2.1. The columns - Which part of the body? Similar to music notation Labanotation uses a staff. It consists of three lines and runs vertically. The score is read from the bottom to the top of the page (instead of left to right like in music notation). This has the advantage that anything what happens on the left side of the body could be written on the left side of the staff and anything what happens on the right side of the body could be written on the right side of the staff. L = Left side 4 = Arm column 5 = Head column Column 1 the support column has the special function of recording transference of weight (e.g. steps). Every change of the center of weight is recorded in this column. This column also keeps track which part of the body carries the weight (by default: the foot), and also the absence of a weight carrying body part (jump). If no part of the body is carrying weight this column is empty. All other columns are used for recording gestures. Gestures are all movements taking place without carrying weight on this part of body. Is the leg for example extended to the side in the air and should be now carried to the back, this action is notated in column 2. While in the support column an empty space means absence of weight, an empty space in all the other columns means absence of movement in the specific part of the body, then this part of the body keeps its relation to the part of the body its attached on. You can add as many columns on both sides of the staff as needed. To describe which part of the body is recorded in the individual column a presign is added to the movement. In column 1, 2 and 4 usually no presigns are needed. If no body part presign is in this column


Which musical was originally titled 'Welcome to Berlin'?

Musicals - Dance Films Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Examples Musicals    / Dance Films are     cinematic forms that emphasize and showcase full-scale song and dance routines     in a significant way (usually with a musical or dance performance as part     of the film narrative, or as an unrealistic "eruption" within the     film). Or they are films that are centered on combinations of music, dance,     song or choreography. In traditional musicals, cast members are ones who sing.     Musicals highlight various musical artists or dancing stars, with lyrics that     support the story line, often with an alternative, escapist vision of reality     - a search for love, success, wealth, and popularity. This genre has been     considered the most escapist of all major film genres. Tremendous film     choreography and orchestration often enhances musical numbers. See this site's extensive compilation of the Greatest Musical Song/Dance Movie Moments      and Scenes (illustrated) Introduction: With the coming of talking motion pictures, the musical film     genre emerged from its roots: stage musicals and operettas, revues, cabaret, musical comedy, music     halls and vaudeville. They were the last of the major film genres,     because they were dependent on sound captured on film. (How could a movie     be "all-singing, all-dancing" without sound?) Musicals are often described     as Broadway on film, although many other forms of musicals have been made     (e.g., rock 'n' roll movies and disco/dance films). Recently, animated films     (with musical soundtracks, such as Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin      (1992), The Lion King (1994), and Tarzan (1999)) have emerged     as one of the major musical forms, and many of them have won Best Original     Song Oscars. The Earliest Examples of Sound/Dance Films: One of the earliest films with a famous dance sequence was The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), noted for Latin lover Rudolph     Valentino's sensuous tango performed in a smoky cantina while dressed in an     Argentine gaucho costume. In 1926, Warner Bros. had produced Don Juan (1926),     the first full-length silent film released with a complete musical     score synchronized on a 78 rpm Vitaphone soundtrack (with sound effects and an original score). The groundbreaking film cleverly synchronized     canned sound effects and dubbed music to the action. Warner Brothers' Experiments with Sound: Warner Bros. had launched sound and talking pictures, with     Bell Telephone Laboratory researchers, by developing a revolutionary synchronized     sound system called Vitaphone. It was a short-lived system sound-on-disk process developed in 1925 that became obsolete by 1931. This sound-on-disk     process allowed sound to be recorded on a 16" phonograph record (a fragile disk made of wax) that     was electronically linked and synchronized with the film projector. Each disc     corresponded to one reel of film, or about ten minutes. The process was first     used for short one- and two-reel films, mostly comedies and vaudeville acts. The Jazz Singer (1927): A Landmark Film With     the coming of the talkies, the film musical genre naturally emerged with the first full-length, revolutionary 'talkie' (with speech and song) that     premiered in New York City at the Warner Theatre on October 6, 1927. It was     a "musical" of sorts - Warner Bros.' The Jazz Singer      (1927) . Contrary to popular belief, it was not the first sound     feature film, since it was mostly silent, and it was not the first     Hollywood musical (The Broadway Melody (1929) holds that honor). It     was also not the first instance of sound-on-film. In reality, the landmark part-talkie singing film was an old-fashioned melodrama about Jewish-bred 'jazz     singer' Jakie Rabinowitz/Jake Robin (charismatic Broadway mega-star


Which Sussex hill is the site of the Battle of Hastings?

Battle of Hastings? No, the Battle of Caldbec Hill: Real site of 1066 carnage was a mile away, claims historian | Daily Mail Online Next Battle of Hastings? No, the Battle of Caldbec Hill: Real site of 1066 carnage was a mile away, claims historian Historian John Grehan claims that the famous 1066 conflict actually took place on Caldbec Hill and not Senlac Hill as originally thought No human remains or artefacts have ever been found at Senlac Hill in the village comments For a millennium, it has stood as a monument to one of the bloodiest struggles in England’s history. Hordes of tourists troop to Battle Abbey to stand at the spot where King Harold fell at the Battle of Hastings. Now, if the theories of a local historian are to be believed, they may be going to the wrong place. John Grehan claims the spot where the Battle of Hastings is commemorated is not actually where the fighting happened. According to Mr Grehan, the supposed site of the struggle, marked by Battle Abbey, is a mile away from the real scene of combat in 1066. Members of historical re-enactment groups, assuming the role of Saxon and Norman soldiers, perform the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey Mr Grehan points out that no human remains or artefacts from the conflict have ever been found near Battle Abbey, even though some 10,000 men are believed to have died there. His theory is that the real site of the fighting was the steep Caldbec Hill, to the north-west of Hastings – and if he is proved right, history books around the world may have to be rewritten. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Thousands of tourists flock to Battle Abbey  every year to learn about the conflict, which resulted in the death of King Harold and played a pivotal role in the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror. Now Mr Grehan, 61, is calling for the site at Caldbec Hill to be excavated to see whether the remains of battle victims are buried there. The Bayeux Tapestry, part of which is pictured, famously depicts the 1066 battle which saw King Harold supposedly shot through the eye with an arrow in what was a decisive victory for William the Conqueror He said: ‘I assumed everything was known about the Battle of Hastings but I found that almost nothing is known by way of fact. Excavations have been carried out at Battle Abbey and remnants pre-dating the battle were found, but nothing relating to the conquest. Some 10,000 men died at the Battle of Hastings; there has to be a mass grave somewhere.’ It is documented that King Harold assembled his English army on Caldbec Hill before advancing on Senlac Hill – or Battle Hill – a mile away to meet the invading Normans. Another section of the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts the Battle of Hastings. Historian John Grehan has claimed that the conflict may have actually taken place on Caldbec Hill and not at Battle Hill as historically thought But Mr Grehan believes Harold never left his defensive hilltop position and the Normans took the battle to the English. He has studied contemporaneous documents in the national archives and built up a dossier of circumstantial evidence that he believes proves his theory. Witness accounts from 1066 state the  battle was fought on steep and unploughed terrain, consistent with Caldbec Hill.  Senlac Hill, meanwhile, was cultivated and had gentle slopes. The Great Gatehouse at Battle Abbey, Battle, East Sussex. The Abbey stands close to the site where it had been thought that the Battle of Hastings took place In addition, the Normans erected a cairn of stones on the battle site to commemorate their victory, known as a ‘Mount-joie’  in French. The summit of Caldbec Hill is still known as Mountjoy. One English source from the time, John of Worcester, also stated that the battle was fought nine miles from Hastings, the same distance  as Caldbec Hill. Harold is supposed to have abandoned his high position to meet William on lower ground, a tactic that makes no sense as he would have been moving away from his reinforcements. Furthermore, Mr Gre


Who wrote the children's classic 'Charlotte's Web'?

E.B. White Biography | Charlotte's Web | Stuart Little | Author Profile | Photo | Children's Books | Classics | Quotes E.B. White Biography Birthdate: July 11, 1899 Birthplace: Mount Vernon, NY E.B. White has warmed your hearts with his classic children's tales. His most famous book, Charlotte's Web , has been made into a movie and is set to hit the silver screen in December 2006. Read more about this wonderful author! E.B. White - Early Beginnings Elwyn Brooks White was the youngest child of a large family . His parents loved kids - that's probably where his passion for writing children's books came from! He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and worked as a reporter at various publications including The New Yorker, where he fell in love with his editor, Katharine Sergeant Angell, who he later married. E.B. White - From Stuart to Charlotte E.B. White went on to become the most important contributor to The New Yorker during the '30s. Though he was best known for his articles and essays, he tried his hand at writing children's books at the suggestion of his niece. He wrote his first story in 1945, about a boy named Stuart Little who was the size of a mouse ! In 1952, he wrote one of the most beloved children's books of all time, Charlotte's Web. Both books won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, which is a major award in children's literature. His third and final children's book was The Trumpet of the Swan, which is about a trumpeter swan that's born without a voice . So what does he do? He learns to play the trumpet! After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, E.B. White passed away on October 1, 1985 - but his classic tales will live on forever. E.B. White - Did U Know? E.B. White lived on a farm , and on that farm there was a barn that inspired many of the characters in his stories. E.B. White had severe stage fright. E.B. White suffered from hypochondria, which is the fear of imaginary illnesses. All three of E.B. White's children's books have been made into movies. Michael J. Fox was the man behind the voice of Stuart Little, The Trumpet of the Swan featured Reese Witherspoon , and Julia Roberts will be the voice of Charlotte the spider in the upcoming flick! E.B. White Says... "We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry." Related Stories:


The flag of which Canadian province includes the cross of St Andrew?

The 9 Province Flag (Canada) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website The 9 Province Flag (Canada) Description of the flag In the last decades of the 19th century the official flag of Canada, on  land, was the Union Jack. This was not, strictly  speaking, the national flag of Britain (or of Canada), but a flag of Queen  Victoria, the monarch of Canada. At sea unarmed ships of the governments of the British Empire flew a Blue  Ensign, that had the union jack in the upper corner next to the staff, and in  the middle of the fly, a badge that indicated the government, or the  government department, that operated the vessel. Merchant ships flew the Red Ensign, a red flag with the union jack in the  corner, but no badge in the fly. The badge on the flag used by Canadian government vessels was a shield,  derived from the Great Seal of Canada, which combined the arms of the four  original provinces, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Canadians contrived a distinctive land flag by adding the badge from the  Canadian Blue Ensign to the fly of a Red Ensign. A Red Ensign should, by  convention, not have been used on land, but there was no specific prohibition  and it acquired more or less official status. In 1870 when Manitoba became the fifth Canadian  province it was, unlike the other provinces, not represented on the flag. This  resulted in the production unofficial flags, which had an enlarged badge that  include the Arms of Manitoba. Decoration was added in the form of a maple-leaf  garland and a crown, copied from the personal flag of the Governor-General, and a beaver that probably  represented the Hudson's Bay Company, which had  administered the general area of Manitoba before it became a Canadian  province. The entry of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island into the confederation, with no  change in the official badge, resulted in a seven-province-badge flag in about  1873. This was replaced by a nine-province-badge flag in 1907, when Saskatchewan and Alberta became  Canadian provinces. All the provinces had Arms, but the Dominion of Canada itself still had  only a Seal and no Arms. This was corrected when full armorial bearings were  granted to Canada by King George V on 21 November 1921. In the following year  the shield from the Arms became the badge on the Canadian Blue and Red  Ensigns, and the need for the nine-province-badge unofficial Red Ensign  disappeared. David Prothero, 6 February 2000 An interesting flag. I notice that the Union Jack canton is smaller than  1/4, and the overall ratio is much smaller than 1:2. The placement and size of  the badge are also very irregular. What can be said about this? Ant�nio Martins, 05 February 2000 Well, it was not an official flag, so anything goes. Also, although this  flag was introduced in about 1907, it was following the pattern set by the "five province badge" flag of 1870. Ratio 1:2 is not a very convenient proportion. Unless there are other  considerations, a flag is likely to be made in the "more natural" proportions of 2:3 or 3:5 ? Badge position This is not as extreme as in the early ensigns of some colonies when it was  not uncommon to have the badge in the extreme lower fly corner. It may have  been thought that this improved the appearance of the flag, by balancing the  UJ in the top left corner; and/or that a badge should not be in the centre of  the fly, where it straddles two quarters. Canton size Before the middle of the 1700's the canton in, I think, almost any flag was  nearly square and usually less than a quarter. It was, in my opinion, the  introduction of the overall St George's cross on the White Ensign that  resulted in the enlargement of the canton, to fill the space created by the  cross. For uniformity and manufacturing considerations, the cantons on the Red  and Blue Ensigns were also enlarged, but cantons of, for example, army flags,  continued to be nearly square and much less than a quarter. For a parade flag  the navy followed army tradition; the Queen's Colour of the Ro


What part of the body is affected by Paget's Disease?

Symptoms and causes - Paget's disease of bone - Mayo Clinic Paget's disease of bone Print Symptoms Most people who have Paget's disease of bone have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, the most common complaint is bone pain. Because this disease causes your body to generate new bone faster than normal, the rapid remodeling produces bone that's softer and weaker than normal bone, which can lead to bone pain, deformities and fractures. The disease might affect only one or two areas of your body or might be widespread. Your signs and symptoms, if any, will depend on the affected part of your body. Pelvis. Paget's disease of bone in the pelvis can cause hip pain. Skull. An overgrowth of bone in the skull can cause hearing loss or headaches. Spine. If your spine is affected, nerve roots can become compressed. This can cause pain, tingling and numbness in an arm or leg. Leg. As the bones weaken, they may bend — causing you to become bowlegged. Enlarged and misshapen bones in your legs can put extra stress on nearby joints, which may cause osteoarthritis in your knee or hip. When to see a doctor Talk to your doctor if you have: Pain in your bones and joints Tingling and weakness Bone deformities Causes The cause of Paget's disease of bone is unknown. Scientists suspect a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to the disease. Several genes appear to be linked to getting the disease. Some scientists believe Paget's disease of bone is related to a viral infection in your bone cells, but this theory is controversial. Risk factors Factors that can increase your risk of Paget's disease of bone include: Age. People older than 40 are most likely to develop Paget's disease of bone. Sex. Men are more commonly affected than are women. National origin. Paget's disease of bone is more common in England, Scotland, central Europe and Greece — as well as countries settled by European immigrants. It's uncommon in Scandinavia and Asia. Family history. If you have a close relative who has Paget's disease of bone, you're more likely to develop the condition. Complications In most cases, Paget's disease of bone progresses slowly. The disease can be managed effectively in nearly all people. Possible complications include: Fractures and deformities. Affected bones break more easily. Extra blood vessels in these deformed bones cause them to bleed more during repair surgeries. Leg bones can bow, which can affect your ability to walk. Osteoarthritis. Misshapen bones can increase the amount of stress on nearby joints, which can cause osteoarthritis. Heart failure. Extensive Paget's disease of bone may force your heart to work harder to pump blood to the affected areas of your body. In people with pre-existing heart disease, this increased workload can lead to heart failure. Bone cancer. Bone cancer occurs in less than 1 percent of people with Paget's disease of bone.


Invented by Alexander Parkes in about 1856 and originally called Parkesine, what was the first thermo-plastic?

The History of Plastic Updated August 06, 2016. The First Man-Made Plastic - Parkesine The first man-made plastic was created by Alexander Parkes who publicly demonstrated it at the 1862 Great International Exhibition in London. The material called Parkesine was an organic material derived from cellulose that once heated could be molded, and retained its shape when cooled. Celluloid Celluloid is derived from cellulose and alcoholized camphor. John Wesley Hyatt invented celluloid as a substitute for the ivory in billiard balls in 1868. He first tried using collodion a natural substance, after spilling a bottle of it and discovering that the material dried into a tough and flexible film. However, the material was not strong enough to be used as a billiard ball, until the addition of camphor, a derivative of the laurel tree. The new celluloid could be molded with heat and pressure into a durable shape. Besides billiard balls, celluloid became famous as the first flexible photographic film used for still photography and motion pictures. continue reading below our video Should I Roll Over my 401K to an IRA? John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid in a strip format for movie film. By 1900, movie film was an exploding market for celluloid. Formaldehyde Resins - Bakelite After cellulose nitrate, formaldehyde was the next product to advance the technology of plastic. Around 1897, efforts to manufacture white chalkboards led to casein plastics (milk protein mixed with formaldehyde) Galalith and Erinoid are two early tradename examples. In 1899, Arthur Smith received British Patent 16,275, for "phenol-formaldehyde resins for use as an ebonite substitute in electrical insulation", the first patent for processing a formaldehyde resin. However, in 1907, Leo Hendrik Baekeland improved phenol-formaldehyde reaction techniques and invented the first fully synthetic resin to become commercially successful, tradenamed Bakelite . Timeline - Precursors


Which of the UK shipping forecast areas is named after the founder of the Meteorological Society?

BBC News | UK | Shipping forecast loses household name Sunday, 3 February, 2002, 15:32 GMT Shipping forecast loses household name Tha' she goes: Area name now part of radio history A name known to millions of radio listeners after appearing in broadcasts every day for 53 years has passed into history. Finisterre ranks alongside Dogger, Fisher and German Bight as one of the most distinctive areas of sea included in the BBC's shipping forecast, but from Sunday at noon it will be heard no longer. By working with the meteorological services in other countries we are making it easier for listeners to interpret shipping forecasts Met Office spokesman The huge sector it refers to, off the north western tip of Spain, is being re-named after an international accord was signed by Britain, France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-ordinate the names of their shipping areas. Finisterre - deriving from the Spanish 'finis terre', meaning the end of the earth - is also used by Spain for a different area of sea and they asked Britain to come up with a new name. The Meterological Office decided on FitzRoy after Sir Admiral FitzRoy, the first professional weatherman and founder of the Met Office in 1853. Broadcast by the BBC four times a day, the shipping forecast is crucial for seafarers but its soothing, rhythmic intonation of bizarre names has gained a wider fame and turned it into a British institution Explaining the change, Met Office spokesman Martin Stubbs said: "We operate on an international scale. By working with the meteorological services in other countries we are making it easier for listeners to interpret shipping forecasts." The accord also means slight changes to the southern boundary of the Plymouth and Sole areas, and the northern boundary of Biscay and FitzRoy. For full details, click on the Met Office website link on the right of this page. See also:


What name is given to the science or study of drugs?

Chapter 1: ABCs of Pharmacology - Medicines By Design - Science Education - National Institute of General Medical Sciences Chapter 1: ABCs of Pharmacology Medicines By Design in PDF Chapter 1: ABCs of Pharmacology Know why some people's stomachs burn after they swallow an aspirin tablet?       Or why a swig of grapefruit juice with breakfast can raise blood levels       of some medicines in certain people? Understanding some of the basics of the science of pharmacology will help answer these questions, and many more, about your body and the       medicines you take. So, then, what's pharmacology? Despite the field's long, rich history and importance to human health,       few people know much about this biomedical science. One pharmacologist joked that when she was asked what she did for a living, her reply prompted       an unexpected question: “Isn't 'farm ecology' the study of how livestock       impact the environment?” Of course, this booklet isn't about livestock or agriculture. Rather,       it's about a field of science that studies how the body reacts to medicines       and how medicines affect the body. Pharmacology is often confused with pharmacy ,       a separate discipline in the health sciences that deals with preparing and       dispensing medicines. For thousands of years, people have looked in nature to find chemicals       to treat their symptoms. Ancient healers had little understanding of how       various elixirs worked their magic, but we know much more today. Some pharmacologists       study how our bodies work, while others study the chemical properties of       medicines. Others investigate the physical and behavioral effects medicines       have on the body. Pharmacology researchers study drugs used to treat diseases,       as well as drugs of abuse. Since medicines work in so many different ways       in so many different organs of the body, pharmacology research touches just       about every area of biomedicine. Many scientists are drawn to pharmacology because of its direct application       to the practice of medicine. Pharmacologists study the actions of drugs       in the intestinal tract, the brain, the muscles, and the liver-just a few       of the most common areas where drugs travel during their stay in the body.       Of course, all of our organs are constructed from cells, and inside all       of our cells are genes. Many pharmacologists study how medicines interact       with cell parts and genes,       which in turn influences how cells behave. Because pharmacology touches       on such diverse areas, pharmacologists must be broadly trained in biology,       chemistry, and more applied areas of medicine, such as anatomy and physiology .   A Juicy Story Did you know that, in some people, a single glass of grapefruit         juice can alter levels of drugs used to treat allergies, heart         disease, and infections? Fifteen years ago, pharmacologists discovered         this "grapefruit juice effect" by luck, after giving         volunteers grapefruit juice to mask the taste of a medicine. Nearly         a decade later, researchers figured out that grapefruit juice         affects medicines by lowering levels of a drug-metabolizing enzyme ,         called CYP3A4, in the intestines. More recently, Paul B. Watkins of the University of North Carolina         at Chapel Hill discovered that other juices like Seville (sour)         orange juice—but not regular orange juice—have the         same effect on the body's handling of medicines. Each of 10 people         who volunteered for Watkins' juice-medicine study took a standard dose of Plendil® (a drug used to treat high blood pressure) diluted in grapefruit         juice, sour orange juice, or plain orange juice. The researchers


Whitehorse is the capital of which Canadian territory?

Facts About Whitehorse, Capital City of Yukon, Canada Dateline: 12/30/2014 About the City of Whitehorse Whitehorse, the capital city of the Yukon Territory of Canada, is a major northern hub. It is the largest community in Yukon, with more than 70 percent of Yukon's population living there. Whitehorse is within the shared traditional territory of the Ta'an Kwach'an Council (TKC) and the Kwanlin Dun First Nation (KDFN) and has a thriving arts and cultural community. Its diversity includes French immersion programs and French schools and it has a strong Filipino community, amongst others. Whitehorse has a young and active population, and the city has many amenities you might be surprised to find in the North. There's a Canada Games Centre, which 3000 people attend every day. There are 700 kilometres of trails extending through and out of Whitehorse, for biking, hiking, and cross-country and downhill skiing. There are also 65 parks and many rinks. Schools are well-equipped with sporting facilities and offer a variety of skilled trades programs which support a thriving small business community. Whitehorse is also set up to handle tourism, and three airlines fly in and out of the city. Around 250,000 travellers also drive through the city every year. Location of Whitehorse, Yukon Whitehorse is located just off the Alaska Highway, on the Yukon River about 105 kilometres (65 miles) north of the British Columbia border. Whitehorse is situated in the wide valley of the Yukon River, and the Yukon River flows right through town. There are broad valleys and big lakes around the city. Three mountains also surround Whitehorse: Grey Mountain on the east, Haeckel Hill on the northwest and Golden Horn Mountain on the south. Land Area of City of Whitehorse 8,488.91 sq. km (3,277.59 sq. miles) (Statistics Canada, 2011 Census) Population of City of Whitehorse 26,028 (Statistics Canada, 2011 Census) Date Whitehorse Was Incorporated as a City 1950 Date Whitehorse Became the Capital of Yukon In 1953 the capital of the Yukon Territory was transferred from Dawson City to Whitehorse after the construction of the Klondike Highway bypassed Dawson City by 480 km (300 miles), making Whitehorse the highway's hub. Whitehorse's name was also changed from White Horse to Whitehorse. Government of the City of Whitehorse, Yukon Whitehorse municipal elections are held every three years. The current Whitehorse City Council was elected on October 18, 2012. The Whitehorse City Council is made up of a Mayor and six Councillors.


What is the name of the main mountain system of Mexico?

Facts About Mountains in Mexico | USA Today Facts About Mountains in Mexico (Photo: wonder of the desert image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles Average Temperature in Mexico You can find most of the mountains in Mexico in one of two regions. The highest mountain peaks are located in the state of Puebla. The main mountain range in Mexico--the Sierra Madre Mountains--runs from the northwest to the southeast portion. The mountains start near the California border and continue into Guatemala. Largest Mountain The largest mountain in Mexico is El Pixo de Orizaba. This mountain, which was formerly a volcano, is among the highest mountains in North America. Only Denali and Mount Logan are taller. The summit of El Pixo de Orizaba is approximately 18,900 feet above sea level--this is about three and a half miles. If you plan to climb this mountain, you may want to climb sometime between November and March, because it is the dry season in the area. While there is a good chance of running into moisture at the top of the mountain in April and May, it is still possible to climb the mountain during these months. Sierra Madre Mountains The Sierra Madre Mountains are made up of smaller ranges, including Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur. The Sierra Madre, which ranges from around 6,000 feet to 12,000 feet above sea level, has historically been a hindrance to those seeking to travel east to west in Mexico. This mountain range includes areas with snow-covered peaks as well as sections that include thick vegetation and humid temperatures. Mountain Climbing Mountain climbers who come to Mexico to scale the mountains often attempt to climb El Pico de Orizaba using the route that runs along the Jamapa Glacier. While this route is fairly well established, you will run into a glacier at about 15,000 feet that has an angle of about 35 degrees at its pinnacle. Routes that require climbers to have more climbing expertise can be found on the east and west sides of the mountain. For example, the Serpent's Head route--which is on the west side of the mountain--includes 10 pitches of grade-three ice. Climbers who want to attempt to scale the mountain from the south side follow a route that is not as long and takes less time to climb, however it is also steeper than the other routes. The southern side of the mountain can be dry, but there is a potential for avalanches if the summer and fall were wetter than normal. In addition to scaling the El Pico de Orizaba, climbers also often climb the Sierra Negra, which is the fifth-largest mountain in the country. This mountain is particularly popular among those attempting a traverse climb. References


How are Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham known collectively?

Metcic - Medway English Training Metcic Medway English Training CIC – A Community Interest Company Medway English Training (METcic) is a social enterprise (a community interest company) based in Medway, Kent UK. It serves the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham, collectively known as Medway. It operates for the benefit of the community by providing educational services which will be of value particularly to people from minority ethnic communities, migrant workers and others facing barriers in the labour market. METcic aims to: provide training, consultancy and educational services for people who wish to improve their employment and life chances provide training in workplaces which develop skills for life and regeneration promote community cohesion by increasing cultural awareness and equality of opportunity for groups disadvantaged in society METcic has been awarded funding to run 'Steps to Volunteering' by Awards for All: This is a project for Chatham learners to find out what is involved in Volunteering as well as improving their English and Maths. Please follow the menu links for more detailed information about METcic METcic is: An examination centre for Skills for Life exams (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) METcic UKPRN number: 10016419


In 'The Lord of the Rings' what are Sting and Glamdring?

Glamdring | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Glamdring was used in battle only twice in the First Age; Turgon wielded Glamdring in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad , and in the Fall of Gondolin . For over 6,000 years it went missing, surviving the War of Wrath , until Gandalf (and company) found it (along with Sting and Orcrist ) in the Troll's cave in The Hobbit and claimed it for himself. He continued to use Glamdring through the events of The Lord of the Rings , and it is now kept safe in the treasure vault at Minas Tirith . [1] It was called Beater by the Orcs along with "Biter" {Orcrist}. Glamdring was used by Gandalf to slay the Great Goblin and both Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield used "Glamdring" and "Orcrist" to slay Goblins in the Goblin's caves. Appearance Edit The Rune inscription on Glamdring. Glamdring, along with Orcrist its mate, are described in The Hobbit as having "...beautiful scabbards and jeweled hilts", and Glamdring was referred to by Elrond as "Foe-hammer that the King of Gondolin once wore". In Unfinished Tales , one of the footnotes to the story " Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin " mentions that the sword of Turgon was "...white and gold...in a ruel-bone (ivory) sheath,..." While Glamdring is not mentioned by name, it is reasonable to assume that the same sword is described. Glamdring is inscribed with runes in the Elven language. In the movies released by New Line Cinema and directed by Peter Jackson , the runes say "Turgon Aran Gondolin, Tortha gar a matha Glamdring, Vegil Glamdring gud daelo. Dam an Glamhoth." which translates to "Turgon, King of Gondolin , wields, has, and holds the sword Glamdring, Foe of Morgoth 's realm, Hammer of the Orcs." This inscription, however, was not mentioned in any of J. R. R. Tolkien 's writings. All Tolkien says in The Hobbit is that the names of the swords were given in the runes, but nothing else is clearly stated. The invented inscription for the movie sword, however, does sound plausible, since Elrond was able to identify that the sword belonged to Turgon. One problem, though, is that the inscription is given in Sindarin , but in an essay written late in J. R. R. Tolkien 's life, he explicitly states that Turgon had re-established Quenya as the language of his household in Gondolin (see The Peoples of Middle-earth , pg. 348). Curiously, it is mentioned in The Hobbit that Gandalf could not read the runes, but that Elrond could, suggesting they were inscribed not in normal Cirth but in some special mode which Gandalf did not know—or, as is more likely, it was at first an inconsistency on Tolkien's part, keeping in mind that The Hobbit had not originally been intended to be so closely woven into the Silmarillion legends. Although the inscription in the film version is Lord of the Rings-era Sindarin and Cirth , the Elvish languages had certainly changed since Turgon's time, so it may be that since Elrond was a survivor from the First Age , he would have been able to read the inscription, whereas Gandalf, who had lived in Aman until the middle Third Age , was not acquainted with it. This seems highly unlikely though, as Quenya originates as an Elvish language from the Undying lands of Aman and is the mode of speech for the Noldorin exiles in Beleriand; which Gandalf would have known in his life as the Maia Olorin. Gandalf the White with Glamdring during the Battle at the Black Gate . Often it is forgotten that the Hobbit and the Lord of The Rings are 'historical accounts' written by the Hobbits, Bilbo, Frodo and Samwise. As a Linguist and by default an historian of modes, Tolkien would not have been ignorant of the historical devices put place within ancient texts, both mythic and historical, where the specific details of importance are not altered, in this case, the wording and appearance of Glamdring, but in fact, for poetic effect, the speaker may change. The poetic effect, or adding of depth in this case is that Turgon is Elrond's great grand father, which to accommodate the significance, requires Gandalf to appear buffoonish, or perhap


Which orchestra traditionally plays at the 'Last Night of the Proms' each September?

Last night of Proms 2013 to be conducted by a woman | Music | The Guardian Proms 2013 Last night of Proms 2013 to be conducted by a woman Marin Alsop to take the baton for Royal Albert Hall concert on 7 September, with Daniel Barenboim's complete Ring cycle the must-see of the preceding programme Charlotte Higgins , chief arts writer Thursday 18 April 2013 09.09 EDT First published on Thursday 18 April 2013 09.09 EDT Close This article is 3 years old A complete Ring cycle conducted by Daniel Barenboim, making his UK debut as a Wagnerian, will be a highlight of the 119th BBC Proms season this summer – which will also be the first festival in its history to have the last night conducted by a woman. Marin Alsop will take the baton for the evening of celebration in the Royal Albert Hall on 7 September, leading the BBC Symphony Orchestra through the mix of traditional favourites, including the Londonderry Air and Parry's Jerusalem, as well as a new work by US-based British composer Anna Clyne and star turns from violinist Nigel Kennedy and mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato . The latter will sing, among other arias, Over the Rainbow – according to Roger Wright, the director of the Proms, "the most authentic performance you'll ever hear, since Joyce is actually from Kansas". Renowned as a confident, warm communicator, Alsop, a New Yorker, is a former chief conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and now leads the symphony orchestras of Baltimore and São Paulo . According to Wright, the reason it has taken over a century for a woman to take on this landmark role in the British arts calendar – party host and orchestral conductor rolled into one – is "the weight of history. There are also clearly issues about the sort of schooling conductors go through and how family roles have been divided traditionally; role models have been slow to come through." Alsop is one of five women to lead Proms this year, out of around 50 conductors in total. Reading this on mobile? Click here to view Wright said that he did not "programme by demographic" and that the last night programme "plays to Alsop's strengths as a conductor". Musically, he said, it would be a "cracking evening". This year will be the first to see Proms broadcast not only on Radio 3 as usual, but also, for selected events, on Radios 1, 1Xtra, 4 Extra and 6 Music. There will also be regular TV broadcasts on BBC2 and 4. For the first time, chamber music Proms will be filmed for broadcast online and for future transmission on BBC4. On the 6 Music Prom, Steve Lamacq and the Guardian writer Tom Service will present music from Cerys Matthews, Laura Marling and the Stranglers alongside work by Luciano Berio, Edgard Varèse, John Adams and the young Scottish composer Anna Meredith, performed by the London Sinfonietta. The first "urban prom", to be broadcast on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, will combine music by the German modernist Hans Werner Henze and the Soviet futurist Alexander Mosolov with performances by singers Faser, Laura Mvula and Maverick Sabre. Wright said he hoped the initiatives would "get the message out about the Proms". The point was to "take the audience further" and, by making unusual juxtapositions, present "concerts you wouldn't get elsewhere". The purpose of these Proms aimed at lassooing a younger, more pop-literate audience was "audience development", he said – as was "the fact that we are mounting a free Prom, with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony performed by the National Youth Orchestra; and we are keeping the promming tickets at £5 for the eighth consecutive year". He added: "This is what it's all about: high artistic ambition, high quality and low ticket prices." Barenboim's Ring cycle, for which he will conduct his own orchestra, the Berlin Staatskapelle , will be performed over the week of 22 July. Bryn Terfel will sing Wotan in Die Walküre and Nina Stemme will take on Brünnhilde. In the year of Wagner's centenary, the Proms will also mount performances of Tristan, Tannhäuser and Parsifal – conducted by Semyon Bychkov, Donald Runnicles and Sir Mark Elder respectively. T


Which American rock and roll pianist had a hit with song `Blueberry Hill'?

Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino - with lyrics avec les paroles com letra con testo full song - HD / HQ - YouTube Close Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino - with lyrics avec les paroles com letra con testo full song - HD / HQ Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 23, 2012 Fats Domino Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. (born February 26, 1928) is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Domino was French Creole and Creole was his first language. Domino was delivered at home by his midwife grandmother who was born into enslavement in 1857. Like most families in the Lower Ninth Ward, Domino's family were new arrivals from the sugar and cotton plantations. His father was a well known violinist, and Domino was inspired to play himself. He eventually learned from his Uncle, jazz guitarist Harrison Verrett. Fats released five Gold (million selling) records before 1955. Domino also had 35 Top 40 American Hits and has a music style based on traditional R&B ensembles or Bass, Piano, Electric Guitar, Drums, and Saxophone.. ............................. (Français) Fats Domino, de son vrai nom Antoine Dominique Domino, né le 26 février 1928 à La Nouvelle-Orléans, est un chanteur américain de rhythm and blues, l'un des pionniers du rock'n'roll. Pianiste dont le jeu est souvent qualifié de boogie-woogie, il fut influencé par Amos Milburn. Il est l'auteur du rock Ain't That A Shame et le plus célèbre interprète de la ballade de 1940 Blueberry Hill.. ............................. (Deutsch) Fats Domino (* 26. Februar 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana; eigentlich Antoine Domino) ist ein US-amerikanischer Rhythm-and-Blues-Musiker. Der Sänger, Pianist und Komponist lernte das Klavierspielen von seinem Schwager Harrison Verrett. Bei einem Arbeitsunfall in der Fabrik, in der er bereits mit 14 Jahren arbeitete, verlor er fast seine Finger. 1948 heiratete er seine Jugendfreundin Rosemary Hall, mit der er acht Kinder großzog. ............................(Español) Antoine Dominique Domino (Nueva Orleans, Luisiana, 26 de febrero de 1928), mejor conocido como Fats Domino, es un cantante, compositor y pianista clásico del R&B y rock and roll afroamericano de los Estados Unidos. Durante los años 1950 y comienzo de los 60 fue el cantante negro que más discos vendió. Domino es también un pianista individualista con influencias del estilo boogie-woogie. Su éxito sirvió de impulso para los artistas de Nueva Orleans, llegando a influir en lugares tan insospechados como Jamaica (el ska jamaicano posee influencias de su música). La personalidad afable de Domino y su rico acento se suman a su encanto natural. .............................. (Português) Fats Domino (26 de fevereiro de 1928 - Nova Orleans, Louisiana) é um dos mais importantes cantores, compositores e pianistas do rock e R&B em todos os tempos. Seu nome completo de batismo é Antoine Dominique Domino. ............................. (Italiano) Fats Domino, all'anagrafe Antoine Dominique Domino (New Orleans, 26 febbraio 1928), è un cantautore e pianista statunitense, pioniere dell'R&B e del rock and roll. È stato il cantante afro-americano che ha avuto il maggiore successo durante tutti gli anni cinquanta e nei primi anni sessanta. Il fascino del suo pianoforte è dovuto al suo stile vagamente blues ed influenzato dal boogie woogie, dal taglio pervaso di classe e dominata da un caratteristico quanto inimitabile stile vocale .


Of which king was Eleanor of Castile queen?

Queen Eleanor of Castile - Queen of England - MedievalQueens.com Queen of England, 1271-1290 "Never in doubt of her regal status" Eleanor of Castile, who married King Edward I of England, was never content to play the part of a passive queen. For thirty-six years she was an active queen-consort to her equally strong-minded husband. Daughter of King Ferdinand III of Castile, teen-aged Eleanor married Edward in 1254, whereupon Castile yielded to Edward's father, King Henry III, its claims to the disputed French territory of Gascony. For eighteen years Eleanor was queen-in-waiting, for Henry III did not die until 1272. She accompanied her husband on diplomatic missions and military excursions. She went with him on Crusade from 1270 to 1273. When criticized for such an unwomanly adventure, she said: "Nothing must part them whom God has joined, and the way to heaven is as near if not nearer from Syria as from England or my native Spain." Though the Crusade was not very productive militarily, it was for the royal family: during those three years Eleanor bore Edward two children. Edward acceded in 1272. As queen of a hot-tempered king, Eleanor has been credited with calming Edward and with offering sound advice, which he often acted on. They were a devoted couple. During their thirty-six years of marriage she bore him sixteen children. Of these six survived to adulthood, including Edward's successor, Edward II. Eleanor loved fine clothes, elegant possessions and land. She acquired vast estates during her queenship, while Edward was searching for new ways to squeeze revenues out of his subjects. Hence the popular bit of doggerel: The king desires to get our gold, The queen, our manors fair to hold. When she died, Edward was disconsolate. He wrote of a wife "whom living we dearly cherished, and whom dead we cannot cease to love." As a memorial he erected twelve monumental crosses, each marking a stopping-place of the procession that bore her body from Nottingham to London. The last of these "Eleanor crosses" was at Charing Cross in London. Several of them still stand. As seen in her effigies, Eleanor was a graceful, majestic queen. She clasps a scepter. Her expression is calm and self-assured, as befits a queen who never doubted her regal status. Learn more about Queen Eleanor of Castile: Lives of the Queens of England from the Norman Conquest, by Agnes Strickland. Vol. 1. London, 1851. Eleanor of Castile, by John Carmi Parsons. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1995. The Court and Household of Eleanor of Castile in 1290, by John Carmi Parsons. Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, Toronto, 1977. The Queens of England, by Barbara Softly. Stein and Day, Briarcliff Manor, 1976.


Which people of Kenya and Tanzania are particularly noted for their warriors?

Kenya People and Culture Kenya People and Culture People Currently there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in Kenya. The main groups of tribes are the Bantu who migrated from western Africa, the Nilotic people who originated from Sudan and the Hamitic group, who were mainly pastoral tribes from Ethiopia and Somalia. The main tribes are Kikuyu (21%), Meru (5%), Kalenjin, Luyha, Luo (14%), Kisii, Kamba, Swahili, Masai, Turkana The other large ethnic groups include the Luo, Luhya, Kamba and Kalenjin. There are also some groups of people who form a very small population. This includes the tribe of El Molo. Kikuyu The Kikuyu are Bantu and actually came into Kenya during the Bantu migration. They include some families from all the surrounding people and can be identified with the Kamba, the Meru, the Embu and the Chuka. The Kikuyu tribe was originally founded by a man named Gikuyu. Kikuyu history says that the Kikuyu God, Ngai, took Gikuyu to the top of Kirinyaga and told him to stay and build his home there. He was also given his wife, Mumbi. Together, Mumbi and Gikuyu had nine daughters. There was actually a tenth daughter but the Kikuyu considered it to be bad luck to say the number ten. When counting they used to say “full nine” instead of ten. It was from the nine daughters that the nine (occaisionally a tenth) Kikuyu clans -Achera, Agachiku, Airimu, Ambui, Angare, Anjiru, Angui, Aithaga, and Aitherandu- were formed. Traditionally the Kikuyu are farmers. The Kikuyu homelands, in the foothills of Mount Kenya, are still some of the most intensively farmed areas of the country. Kikuyu - more about Maasai Found mainly in Southern Kenya, the Massai believed that their rain God Ngai granted all cattle to them for safe keeping when the earth and sky split. Since cattle was given to the Massai, they believe its okay to steal from other tribes. The Massai worship cattle because it is their main source of economic survival as opposed to education. Many Massai believed that education is not important for the herdsman to search for green grass to feed the cows. The Massai have not strayed from the traditional basic ways of life. Farming for the trading of crops such as corn and vegetable is done by some Massai. But the rejecting the cash economy and refusing to settle or become farmers has made life difficult and harsh. The Massai prefer to remain nomadic herdsmen, moving as their needs necessitate. This is becoming more difficult in modern times as their open plain disappear. In the drier regions of the north, the Maasai subsists on a diet of cow's blood and milk, which they mix together and drink. Maasai - more about Samburu The Samburu are related to the Masai although they live just above the equator where the foothills of Mount Kenya merge into the northern desert. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose lives revolve around their cows, sheep, goats, and camels. Milk is their main stay; sometimes it is mixed with blood. Meat is only eaten on special occasions. Generally they make soups from roots and barks and eat vegetables if living in an area where they can be grown. Most dress in very traditional clothing of bright red material used like a skirt and multi-beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings, especially when living away from the big cities. Samburu - more about Turkana The Turkana are the second largest group of nomadic pastoralists in Kenya who live in nothern Kenya - numbering over 200,000 they occupy a rectangular area bordered by Lake Turkana in northern Kenya and Ethiopia on the east, Uganda on the west, Sudan on the north Traditional dress and ornaments is of vital importance, much emphasis being placed on adornment of both women and young Moranis (warriors) . Their neck is hidden by brightly colored beads, any object, even the most simple and ordinary in western eye is greatly sought after as an ornament to increase there charm


Which is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Bootes?

Bootes Constellation on Top Astronomer Bootes Please hover over any star to get more information Bootes, or "the Herdsman," is a constellation in the northern hemisphere, first documented by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Its name means "herdsman" or "plowman" in Greek. The Greeks used to call the constellation Arctophylax ("bear watcher" or "bear keeper"). Bootes is usually visualized as a herdsman holding a staff and two dogs on a leash, chasing Ursa Major around the pole. The origin of the name is not certain, but the constellation is associated with several myths. In one, Bootes represents a ploughman who drove the oxen which were tied to the polar axis, in the Ursa Major constellation , with his two dogs, which belong to the constellation Canes Venatici . Bootes' work, in other words, kept the skies turning. In other legends, Bootes is identified with Atlas because of the position of the constellation's arms near the pole star. Bootes is also said to have invented the plough, which earned him a place in the heavens. Another myth identifies the constellation with the Ursa Major story and Arcas, the son of Zeus and Callisto, raised by his mother's father, Lycaon. When Zeus visited Lycaon, the latter served him his son for dinner to verify that it was really the god himself at his table. In retribution, the angry Zeus transformed Lycaon into a wolf. Meanwhile, Arcas' mother Callisto had been transformed into a bear by Zeus' jealous wife Hera. Not recognizing her in the forest, Arcas once began to chase her. Callisto hid herself in a temple, a place that was not to be desecrated, and faced the punishment of death. Zeus, however, decided that she should be placed in the sky instead, as well as her son: she became Ursa Major and he, Bootes. Yet another Greek legend identifies Bootes as Icarius, a grape grower whom the god Dionysus had taught to make wine. When they tasted the wine, Icarius' friends became so intoxicated that they believed they had been poisoned and killed him. When Icarius' dog Maera brought his daughter Erigone to his body, she hanged herself in despair and the dog died of grief. Zeus transformed them to constellations: Icarius became Bootes, Erigone was turned into the Virgo constellattion , and the dog became either Canis Major or Canis Minor , depending on the source. The Bootes constellation occupies an area of 907 square degrees and contains four stars with known planets. It can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -50° and is best visible at 9 p.m. during the month of June. Bootes is home to [876] Arcturus or alpha Bootis, the third brightest star in the sky. Arcturus is a red giant 36.7 light-years distant and about 110 times more luminous than the Sun. Its proper motion is larger than that of any first magnitude star except [2081] alpha Centauri. Its name is derived from the Greek word Arktouros, meaning "guardian of the bear." In mythology, Zeus placed the star in the sky to protect Callisto and Arcas from Hera’s jealousy. In other cultures, the star is also known as Aramec, Azimech, Alramih and Haris-el-sema ("the keeper of heaven"). It is the zenith star in Hawaii. Prehistoric Polynesian sailors called it Hokulea, or the "Star of Joy." Ancient Greeks believed the star to portend tempestuous weather. The Chinese call it Da Jiao ("great horn"), while Inuit astronomers call the star "the Old Man." [881] beta Bootis or Nekkar ("cattle driver"), is a yellow G-type giant about 219 light-years distant from Earth- It is also known by the name Meres. [879] gamma Bootis or Seginus, is a Delta Scuti type variable star with an apparent magnitude between 3.02 and 3.07. [878] epsilon Bootis, Izar ("veil") or Pulcherrima (“loveliest”), is a binary star composed of a bright orange giant and a main sequence star. Its other traditional names are Mirak ("the loins") and Mizar. [877] eta Bootis, also known as Saak and Muphrid ("the single one of the lancer"), is Arcturus’ first neighbour, a spectroscopic binary that has a notable excess of elements heavier than hydrogen. [886] mu Bootis, is als


Which European country contains the ski resorts of Davos and Klosters?

Davos Klosters, Switzerland - Ski resort information, guide review / Ski Trips, Vacations and Snowboarding Davos Klosters, Switzerland Davos Klosters, Switzerland Davos was one of the original mega resorts, with slopes on a scale that few resorts can better, even today. But it’s a difficult resort to like. It’s easy to put up with slopes spread over separate mountains and relatively ancient, line prone lifts if that’s the price of staying in a captivation Alpine village. But Davos is far from that. Whether you forgive the flaws and fall for the resort depends on how highly you value three plus-points: the distinctive, long intermediate runs of the Parsenn area; being able to visit a different sector every day; and the considerable off-slope potential. We like all three, and we always look forward to visiting. But you don’t have to stay in Davos to enjoy its slopes: Klosters offers a much more captivating alternative. Despite royal connections, it is not exclusive – on the contrary, it has exceptionally welcoming places to stay. But it is less well placed than Davos for exploring all the mountains. What’s Great Some superb, long and mostly easy runs away from the lifts Lots of off-slope, with lots of marked itineraries and some short tours Good cross-country trails Plenty to do off slopes: excellent sports facilities, pretty walks, good range of shopping Some captivating mountain restaurants above Klosters Klosters is an attractive village alternative base What’s Not-So-Great Dreary block-style buildings of Davos spoil the views Davos is a huge, city-like resort, rather plagued by traffic and lacking Alpine atmosphere The slopes are spread over five or six essentially separate areas Some access lifts are old and out-of-date, with long liftlines – especially the main funicular from Davos Dorf Only one slope (black) back to Davos Dorf, which finishes 500m/one-third mile from town Please, click on image to enlarge. Useful links


Which daughter of King Priam prophesied the fall of Troy, but was not believed?

Cassandra | The De Morgan Foundation The De Morgan Foundation Museum Number: P_EDM_0022 Dimensions: H 38.5", W 19" Keywords: Evelyn De Morgan, mythological painting, Greek legend, Cassandra, King Priam, Troy, Greek mythology, prophecy, predictions, prophet of doom, Apollo, burning city, Trojan horse Dates: 1898 Marks / Inscriptions: Signature, painted, lower right: "EDeM 1898" Description: In Greek legend, Cassandra (the daughter of King Priam, the King of Troy) was passionately loved by Apollo. He promised to grant her whatever she asked, if she loved him in return. Cassandra asked for the gift of prophecy, however once she received her powers she refused to keep her part of the bargain. Angry, Apollo wetted her lips with his tongue, ensuring that no-one  would believe her predictions – although they were invariably correct. Cassandra was looked upon by the Trojans as insane and was confined. Her name has become synonymous the prophet of doom. In Virgil’s Aeneid, she prophesied the fall of Troy through a wooden horse, but was not believed. In the picture she is seen tearing her hair because what she has foretold has come true. Troy is shown burning in the background. To the left is the wooden horse in which the Greeks by trickery entered the city and the flowers on the ground are blood red. Object Location: De Morgan Collection Storage © 2016 De Morgan Foundation, Curator's House, Watts Gallery Artists Village, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1DQ Tel: 01483 600 823 Email: info@demorgan.org.uk Charity No. 310004. Registered in England


Doha | national capital, Qatar | Britannica.com national capital, Qatar Sheikh Ḥamad ibn Khalīfah Āl Thānī Doha, Arabic Al-Dawḥah , city, capital of Qatar , located on the east coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Persian Gulf . More than two-fifths of Qatar’s population lives within the city’s limits. Situated on a shallow bay indented about 3 miles (5 km), Doha has long been a locally important port. Because of offshore coral reefs and shallow waters, it handled only small vessels until the completion of its deepwater port in the 1970s. Visitors from the United States exploring Doha, Qatar. Courtesy of Northwestern University (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Nighttime skyline of Doha, Qatar. Jimmy Baikovicius (CC-BY-2.0) (A Britannica Publishing Partner) The original quarter of the city, Al-Bidaʿ, Bida in sailor’s parlance, is at the northwest; it was probably founded by members of the Sudan tribe who emigrated from the sheikhdom of Abu Dhabi . Long a centre of pirate activity in the Persian Gulf, Doha, then a small village, was destroyed in 1867 in the war between Bahrain (which was aided by Abu Dhabi) and Qatar. In the following year the British government installed Muḥammad ibn Thānī Āl Thānī , sheikh of Doha, as the premier ruler of Qatar. He agreed to abide by the terms of the Perpetual Maritime Truce of 1853, and piracy was greatly reduced. In the late 19th century the Ottoman Empire , as suzerain of much of the Arabian Peninsula , sporadically maintained a garrison at Doha. After Qatar became a British protected state in 1916, a British political agency was maintained in the town. In late 1971 Doha became the capital of newly independent Qatar. The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, designed by I.M. Pei, 2008. © Paul Cowan/Shutterstock.com The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, designed by I.M. Pei. Larry Johnson (CC-BY-2.0) (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Similar Topics


By what name is the Australian echidna also known?

Australian Animals - Tourism Australia Load More Mammals Australia’s mammalian wildlife is unique from the rest of the world. The dingo, or wild dog, is our largest carnivorous mammal, while the numbat, quoll and Tasmanian devil are each generally the size of an average house cat.  Dingoes can be found all around Australia, except for Tasmania, and the best places to spot them include Queensland’s  Fraser Island , the  Kimberley  in Western Australia and across the deserts of the Northern Territory and South Australia. Numbats are found only in  Western Australia  and the Tasmanian devil can only be seen in wildlife parks or in the Tasmanian wilderness.  Endangered quolls are difficult to spot in the wild, but inhabit the wet forests of southeastern Australia and Tasmania, and a small area of northern Queensland. The bilby can be seen in Francois Peron National Park in Western Australia. Marsupials Australia has more than 140 species of marsupials, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and wombats. Our 55 different native species of kangaroos and wallabies vary greatly in size and weight, ranging from half a kilogram (1 pound) to 90 (198.4 pounds) kilograms.  Come face to face with kangaroos and wallabies in  Namadgi  and Kosciuszko National Parks in the  Australian Alps , Pebbly Beach in New South Wales and Tasmania’s  Freycinet National Park . Despite popular belief, our native koala is not a bear. Spot koalas at  Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve  near Canberra, Port Stephens in New South Wales and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Queensland. The wombat is another creature you’ll find here – a stout, burrowing animal that can weigh up to 36 kilograms (79.4 pounds). Some of the best places to see them in the wild are the  Blue Mountains National Park  in New South Wales,  Wilsons Promontory  in Victoria and  Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park  in Tasmania. Monotremes Another animal group found only in Australia is the monotremes, or egg-laying mammals. The most distinctive is the platypus, a river-dwelling animal with a bill like a duck, a furry waterproof body and webbed feet. Platypuses live in burrows, which they dig into the banks of rivers. They are difficult to spot, but your best chance to see them is in small streams and calm rivers along the east coast, such as the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve near Canberra, Lake Elizabeth in Victoria’s Great Otway National Park and in northern New South Wales and Queensland. The echidna, otherwise known as the spiny anteater, is another of Australia’s monotremes. It has a prickly coat like a hedgehog or porcupine – so don’t try to pick one up! Kangaroo Island is one of the best places to spot them in the wild.  Birds We have more than 800 species of birds in Australia, and about half cannot be found anywhere else. They range from tiny honeyeaters to the large, flightless emu, which stands nearly two metres (6.6 feet) tall. See cassowaries in our tropical rainforest, kookaburras in our open woodlands and emus in sclerophyll forests and savanna woodlands. Get up close to penguins on Kangaroo Island in South Australia and Philip Island in  Victoria , or hear the winter call of the lyrebirds in Wollumbin National Park and in the Gondwana Rainforests in southeast Queensland. There are 55 species of parrots in Australia, including a spectacular variety of cockatoos, rosellas, lorikeets, cockatiels, parakeets and budgerigars, which are seen in rural and urban areas.  Reptiles Australia has more venomous snakes than any other continent, 21 of the world’s 25 deadliest in fact. But not all are poisonous, and we also have some stunning pythons and tree snakes. We are famous for our crocodiles, and host two different species, the freshwater crocodile, which is found nowhere else in the world, and the estuarine crocodile (also known as the saltwater crocodile). The Kimberley, Kakadu National Park and Cape York Peninsula are excellent places to see crocodiles in their natural habitat.  Of the seven species of marine turtles in the world, six can be found here including the flatback turtl


Which Italian town, at the foot of a hill containing a Benedictine Monastery was destroyed during heavy fighting in 1944?

1000+ images about Monte Cassino on Pinterest | Monte cassino, Military history and The battle Forward The Battle of Monte Cassino (also known as the Battle for Rome and the Battle for Cassino) was a costly series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by the Germans and Italians during the Italian Campaign of World War II. The intention was a breakthrough to Rome. Over 4,100 men of the II Polish Corps lost their lives on Monte Cassino. See More


In which European country is the resort of Antibes known for Roman remains?

Provence & the French Riviera | France Tours | Goway Travel Itinerary Details From sophisticated Mediterranean resorts to attractive and charming small inland towns, you will be captivated by the beauty of this region. Add to this, history and pageantry dating back to Roman times, you will find a wealth of enjoyment to savour here. Join one of our unique small group Back-Roads touring experiences (maximum 18 participants) that includes specially selected accommodations, transportation in purpose built Mercedes Benz Sprinters, sightseeing, special culinary experiences and a knowledgeable Tour Leader. Click here for all the  EXCLUSIVE DIFFERENCES . Start your tour of this very interesting and attractive region of France in Nice. Immediately head to the unique Principality of Monaco with its glittering harbour and world renowned casino. Afterwards, visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the former illustrious home of the Rothschild family. Return later to Nice for overnight. Travel along the Riviera to Antibes with its narrow streets and impressive harbour followed by a visit to the beautiful town of St.-Paul-de-Vence and then to Vence known as the “City of Art” set in the hills of Provence where you will stay for 2 nights. From Vence, head to Cannes, the sophisticated resort famous for its film festival. Later return to Vence with time to explore this medieval walled city with a history dating back to the 12th Century. The next day, depart from Vence and travel to Aix-en-Provence with its narrow charming streets, old mansions and interesting architecture. Visit the studio of the impressionist painter, Paul Cezanne. Stay in Aix-en-Provence for 2 nights. The next day is free to explore and enjoy the town. The next stop is at historic Avignon on the River Rhone for 2 nights. This city with its famous damaged bridge is the former home to Catholic popes in the 14th Century. While here, visit the Palais des Papes. The following morning brings a visit to St. Remy de Provence with its beautiful squares and fountains. Afterwards, take in the vineyards of the Cote du Rhone and enjoy samples from this important wine producing region. Also visit Orange with its well preserved Roman Theatre. En route to your next stop, experience the amazing Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard built in the 1st Century. Next is a journey through the Camargue, an area of wetlands and where the Camargue wild horses freely roam. Also visit the fortified village of Aigues Mortes. Arrive eventually in Arles, your home for the next 3 nights. Arles is a very attractive well preserved medieval walled town with interesting narrow streets where both Picasso and Van Gogh spent time living and painting. The following day is totally free to enjoy Arles. Next day, head to the “Little Alps” region and the stronghold of Les-Baux-de-Provence with its ruined castle where you will enjoy remarkable views of the area. Also visit Carrieres de Lumieres where images and works of art are projected on to the walls of a quarry. Finally travel to Marseilles where your tour comes to an end.


What is the wind of force 12 or more on the Beaufort scale called?

NWS JetStream MAX - Beaufort Wind Force Scale JetStream Max: Beaufort Wind Force Scale Sir Francis Beaufort Rear-Admiral, Sir Francis Beaufort, was born in Ireland in 1774. He entered the Royal Navy at the age of 13 and was a midshipman aboard the Aquilon. By 1800 he had risen to the rank of Commander. In the summer of 1805 Beaufort was appointed to the command of the Woolwich, a 44 gun man-of-war. In 1806 he wrote in his log book a wind force scale. The scale was simple and very similar to one that Alexander Dalrymple had written in a book in 1789. A year later he added some criteria to the 0-12 scale that indicated how much of a ship's sails would be employed by a British man-of-war under each condition. It was not related to the speed of the wind. Over the following years he continued to use his scale in his logs. It was finally adopted in December 1838 by the British Admiralty for use in all Royal Navy logbooks. However, as ship design and the introduction of steam power became widespread even that scale had to be modified. In 1912 the International Commission for Weather Telegraphy sought some agreement on velocity equivalents for the Beaufort scale. A uniform set of equivalents was accepted in 1926 and revised slightly in 1946, extending the scale to 17 values (the added five values further refining the hurricane-force winds). By 1955, wind velocities in knots replaced Beaufort numbers on weather maps. Today's Beaufort Scale including the observed land conditions... Beaufort