Helen of Troy - Myth Encyclopedia - mythology, Greek, god, story, legend, names, ancient, famous, war, world Myths Encyclopedia » Go-Hi » Helen of Troy - Myth Encyclopedia Helen of Troy In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman in the    world. A daughter of the god Zeus*, she is best known for the part she    played in causing the Trojan War*, a story told by Homer in the Iliad] and the Odyssey]. Some scholars suggest that Helen was also a very ancient goddess    associated with trees and birds. Birth and Early Life. Some myths say that Helen's mother was Leda, the wife of King Tyndareus    of Sparta*. Others name Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, as her mother.    Helen had a sister Clytemnestra, who later became the wife of King    Agamemnon* of Mycenae, and twin brothers Castor and Pollux, known as the    Dioscuri. Stories claiming Leda as Helen's mother tell how Zeus disguised himself as    a swan and raped the Spartan queen. Leda then produced two eggs. From one    came Helen and her brother Pollux. Clytemnestra and Castor emerged from    the other. Other versions of the myth say that Zeus seduced Nemesis, and    she laid the two eggs. A shepherd discovered them and gave them to Queen    Leda, who tended the eggs until they hatched and raised the children as    her own. In some variations of this legend, Helen and Pollux were the    children of Zeus, but Clytemnestra and Castor were actually the children    of Tyndareus. When Helen was only 12 years old, the Greek hero Theseus* kidnapped her    and planned to make her his wife. He took her to Attica in Greece and    locked her away under the care of his mother. Helen's brothers Castor and    Pollux rescued her while Theseus was away and brought her back to Sparta.    According to some stories, before Helen left Attica, she had given birth    to a daughter named Iphigenia. Some time after Helen returned to Sparta, King Tyndareus decided that it    was time for her to marry. Suitors came from all over Greece, hoping to    win the famous beauty. Many were powerful leaders. Tyndareus worried that    choosing one suitor might anger the others, who could cause trouble for    his kingdom. Among those seeking to marry Helen was Odysseus*, the king of Ithaca.    Odysseus advised Tyndareus to have all the suitors take an oath to accept    Helen's choice and promise to support that person whenever the need should    arise. The suitors agreed, and Helen chose Menelaus, a prince of Mycenae,    to be her husband. Helen's sister Clytemnestra was already married to    Menelaus's older brother, Agamemnon. The Trojan War. For a while, Helen and Menelaus lived happily together. They had a    daughter and son, and Menelaus eventually became the king of Sparta. But    their life together came to a sudden end. Paris, a prince of Troy, traveled to Sparta on the advice of the goddess    Aphrodite*. She had promised him the most beautiful woman in the world    after he proclaimed her the "fairest" goddess. When Paris    saw Helen, he knew that Aphrodite had kept her promise. While Menelaus was    away in Crete, Paris took Helen back to Troy. Some stories say Helen went    willingly, seduced by Paris's charms. Others claim that Paris kidnapped    her and took her by force. When Menelaus returned home and discovered Helen gone, he called on the    leaders of Greece, who had sworn to support him if necessary. The Greeks    organized a great expedition and set sail for Troy. Their arrival at Troy    marked the beginning of the Trojan War. During the war, Helen's sympathies    were divided. At times, she helped the Trojans by pointing out Greek    leaders. At other times, however, she sympathized with the Greeks and did    not betray them when opportunities to do so arose. Helen had a number of children by Paris, but none survived infancy. Paris    died in the Trojan War, and Helen married his brother Deiphobus. After the    Greeks won the wa


Which male singer, in 2008, topped the UK/USA album charts with album 'Home before Dark'?

Neil Diamond - Home Before Dark CD Album > Home Before Dark CD music Product Description Home Before Dark album for sale by Neil Diamond was released Dec 09, 2014 on the Universal label. Lyricist: Neil Diamond. Home Before Dark CD music contains a single disc with 12 songs. Neil Diamond's 2005 collaboration with Rick Rubin, 12 SONGS, found the latter stripping the pop legend's work down to a sparse, acoustic-based sound, as he'd famously done for Johnny Cash in the '90s. Home Before Dark album for sale Apparently the experience impressed Diamond enough to warrant a second go-round with the producer. HOME BEFORE DARK takes a similar sonic approach as its predecessor; on most of these songs Diamond is backed by little more than Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell's acoustic guitar and Benmont Tench's piano (the pair contributed to Cash's recordings too), but in restrospect, 12 SONGS almost seems like a warm-up for this one.   ... See Full Description Home Before Dark buy CD music Product Reviews Rolling Stone (p.68) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Like Johnny Cash's Rubin-produced AMERICAN RECORDINGS series, HOME BEFORE DARK cuts the music down to its essence..." Q (Magazine) (p.110) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[H]e can still convey a tale of male insecurity and longing with just an unplugged guitar for company. The closing title track, a beautiful downbeat number, is testament alone to the benefits of less as more." Mojo (Publisher) (p.104) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The songs are edgier, more rock -- no drums, it's Diamond's acoustic guitar providing the rhythmic thrust....Fans of dramatic Diamond are well taken care of here..." Mojo (Publisher) (p.72) - Ranked #10 in Mojo's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2008" -- "[P]owered by Diamond's acoustic guitar and intensely personal lyrics." Neil Diamond - Home Before Dark Album Track Listing Trk (2) A new chapter This is a new chapter ,if you will in neils music. I love the stripped down sound. Two good cd's in a row. By  johnhreckard (Somerdale New Jersey) Review is for a different format . (17) (0) Diamond's finest recording With one or two exceptions, most notably The Jazz Singer in 1980, Neil Diamond's musical output since 1976's Beautiful Noise has been dragged down by over-production and self-indulgence. By Michael (Dublin, Ireland) Review is for a different format . (7) (1) Diamond is still forever I have loved Neil Diamond, actually, I've been obsessed with Neil Diamond since I was 13 years old, I'm now 53 years old. By Veronica (Maroochydore, Queensland - Australia) Review is for a different format . (4) (2) Better than "12 Songs" Surprisingly this is better than i expected. As for those who whine about the lack of strings and such remember... it's the songs that matter! This stark production is a million times better than the records like "Lovescapes" he was putting out in the 90's that sounded dated then and don't hold up at all now! By R.T. Fufkin (Los Feliz, CA) Review is for a different format . (1) (0) less is better Just like his last cd (12 songs). Neil proves he doesn't need all the smoke & mirrors of strings to prop up his voice. By Keith (Cabot AR) cdu4asppid music 9450879 cdu4pidall cdu4pls7 ver260cdu cdu4all 1/18/2017 8:18:10 PM � PreRip Terms and Conditions PreRip is a free option on select CD's displaying the PreRip icon. This option allows you to download the MP3 version of that CD immediately after your purchase. The physical CD will still be shipped to you. If you agree to accept your PreRip MP3s, please be aware that the corresponding CD will be non-refundable and cannot be canceled from your order. This protects us against customers taking the free MP3 and then canceling the CD. PreRip availability may change at any time, so we recommend that you download as soon as possible. Should the CD you receive be defective, we will exchange it for a new one. PreRip is only available to customers in the United States. This is a limitation placed on us by the record labels.


In the Bible, what is the fourth book of the Old Testament?

Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible The following list is not designed to discuss doctrine, or provide in-depth teaching. It is merely a resource center for factual information on the Bible. Many of these questions have been addressed in various locations throughout our website; however, as many people do not have the time to comb through the entire website to find the answers they are looking for, we have compiled the following list. How many books are in the Bible? The Bible contains 66 books, divided among the Old and New Testaments. How many books are in the Old Testament? There are 39 books in the Old Testament. How many books are in the New Testament? There are 27 books in the New Testament. What does "testament" mean? Testament means "covenant" or "contract." Who wrote the Bible? The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different authors from all walks of life: shepherds, farmers, tent-makers, physicians, fishermen, priests, philosophers and kings. Despite these differences in occupation and the span of years it took to write it, the Bible is an extremely cohesive and unified book. Which single author contributed the most books to the Old Testament? Moses. He wrote the first five books of the Bible, referred to as the Pentateuch; the foundation of the Bible. Which single author contributed the most books to the New Testament? The Apostle Paul, who wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. When was the Bible written? It was written over a period of some 1,500 years, from around 1450 B.C. (the time of Moses) to about 100 A.D. (following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ). What is the oldest book in the Old Testament? Many scholars agree that Job is the oldest book in the Bible, written by an unknown Israelite about 1500 B.C. Others hold that the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) are the oldest books in the Bible, written between 1446 and 1406 B.C. What is the youngest book in the Old Testament? The book of Malachi, written about 400 B.C. What is the oldest book of the New Testament? Probably the book of James, written as early as A.D. 45. What is the youngest book in the New Testament? The Book of Revelation is the youngest book of the New Testament, written about 95 A.D. What languages was the Bible written in? The Bible was written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. When was the Bible canonized? The entire New Testament as we know it today, was canonized before the year 375 A.D. The Old Testament had previously been canonized long before the advent of Christ. What does "canon" mean? "Canon" is derived front the Greek word "Kanon," signifying a measuring rod. Thus, to have the Bible "canonized" meant that it had been measured by the standard or test of divine inspiration and authority. It became the collection of books or writings accepted by the apostles and leadership of the early Christian church as a basis for Christian belief. It is the standard by which all Christians throughout the ages live and worship. When was the first translation of the Bible made into English? 1382 A.D., by John Wycliffe. When was the Bible printed? The Bible was printed in 1454 A.D. by Johannes Gutenberg who invented the "type mold" for the printing press. It was the first book ever printed. What is the oldest almost-complete manuscript of the Bible now in existence? The Codex Vaticanus, which dates from the first half of the fourth Century. It is located in the library of the Vatican in Rome. There are older fragments of the Bible that are still preserved however-- the oldest being a tiny scrap of the Gospel of John was found in Egypt, dating back to the beginning of the second century. (It is currently in the Rayland's Library in Manchester, England). What is the longest book in the Bible? The book of Psalms. What is the shortest book in the Bible? 2 John. What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117 What is the longest verse in the Bible? Est


Which composer wrote 'The Rite of Spring' in 1913?

The Rite of Spring 1913: Why did it provoke a riot? - Telegraph Classical Music The Rite of Spring 1913: Why did it provoke a riot? The Rite of Spring caused an outrage on its premiere in Paris a century ago.  But was it the music or the dance? Ivan Hewett investigates. Mischief-makers: Igor Stravinsky with Diaghilev Photo: Hulton Archive By Ivan Hewett , Classical Music Critic 12:47PM BST 16 May 2013 It was 100 years ago that the most famous scandal in the history of the arts took place, at a swanky new theatre in Paris. Anyone who was anyone was there. The cosmopolitan German aristocrat Count Harry Kessler said that “it was the most dazzling house I’ve ever seen in Paris”. Jean Cocteau wrote that “the smart audience in tails and tulle, diamonds and ospreys, was interspersed with the suits and bandeaux of the aesthetic crowd. The latter would applaud novelty simply to show their contempt for the people in the boxes… Innumerable shades of snobbery, super-snobbery and inverted snobbery were represented.” What drew them on the night of May 29 1913 was the whiff of something potentially outrageous: a brand-new ballet from the Ballets Russes, which had entranced and shocked Paris ever since their first appearance there in 1909. What gave the event an extra frisson was that this Rite of Spring was the product of the most savage of all these so-called “Northern savages”. Igor Stravinsky, the composer, had scored a massive hit the previous year with Petrushka, which added an exciting element of modernist collage to colourful Russian folklore. Vaslav Nijinsky, the choreographer, had caused a minor scandal a few months previously, with his blatantly erotic portrayal of the lovesick faun in Debussy’s L’Après-midi d’un faune. Stravinsky was hoping the new ballet would be an even bigger hit than Petrushka. “From all indications I can see that this piece is bound to 'emerge’ in a way that rarely happens,” he wrote gleefully to Nicholas Roerich, who was the guiding spirit behind the ballet’s vision of pagan Russia. It’s a fair bet that Diaghilev, the great entrepreneur behind the Ballets Russes, was hoping for something more than an emergence. He wanted a scandal. Related Articles 13 Apr 2013 The Ballets Russes in Paris in 1913 And he got one, though what actually happened that night is something of a mystery. The dancer Dame Marie Rambert remembered that “a shout went up in the gallery: 'Un docteur!’. Somebody else shouted louder, 'Un dentiste!’” Kessler said that people started to whisper and joke almost immediately. The conductor of the premiere, Pierre Monteux, was told by one of his double-bass players that “many a gentleman’s shiny top hat or soft fedora was ignominiously pulled down by an opponent over his eyes and ears, and canes were brandished like menacing implements of combat all over the theatre.” These are just a few of dozens of eyewitness reports. As the musicologist Richard Taruskin points out, the Rite is the most over-documented premiere in history, and yet so many things are obscure. Was it the choreography that annoyed people, or the music ? Were the police really called? Was it true that missiles were thrown, and challenges to a duel offered? Were the creators booed at the end, or cheered? There were certainly plenty of good reasons for outrage, starting with the high, almost strangled bassoon melody that begins the work, soon draped with fluttering, twittering woodwind sounds. It’s often said that the pulsating rhythms of the Rite of Spring are what caused the outrage, but pulsating rhythms at least have an appeal at a visceral level (an appeal certainly felt at the Rite’s premiere, where according to one eye witness one excited onlooker beat out the rhythms on the bald pate of the man in front). It’s more likely that the audience was appalled and disbelieving at the level of dissonance, which seemed to many like sheer perversity. “The music always goes to the note next to the one you expect,” wrote one exasperated critic. At a deeper level, the music negates the very thing that for most people gives it meanin


Who wrote the books 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'Chasing Harry Winston'?

Lauren Weisberger 5-Book Collection by Lauren Weisberger · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Fiction Literature All five titles by Lauren Weisberger in one ebook - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, REVENGE WEARS PRADA, EVERYONE WORTH KNOWING, CHASING HARRY WINSTON and LAST NIGHT AT CHATEAU MARMONT. The classic bestseller, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, tells the story of Andy and her boss from hell, Miranda Priestly. Made into the hit film starring Meryl Streep, it's time to read this classic again! REVENGE WEARS PRADA reunites us with Andy and Miranda - it's ten years down the line and Andy is a successful magazine editor and about to get married. She's steered clear of Miranda Priestly all these years but now her luck is running out. The devil is back… In EVERYONE WORTH KNOWING, Bette gets paid to party. Hanging out with celebs in the VIP section of New York's hottest clubs is great fun. But when she shows up in the gossip columns with a notorious playboy, she starts to wonder if she's lost her way. Can Bette say goodbye to the glamour and the Gucci and step back in to the real world? In CHASING HARRY WINSTON, three best friends make a pact over cocktails one night - this year everything is going to change. Emmy is going to find a man on every continent for some no-strings fun, Adriana is going to secure a diamond for her left hand, and Leigh doesn't know what to change, her life is perfect – isn't it? In LAST NIGHT AT CHATEAU MARMONT, Brooke and Julian are living happily in New York, Brooke as breadwinner and Julian as a struggling musician. But when Julian becomes an overnight success, their world is turned upside down. Can their marriage survive new-found fame and fortune, with all its highs and lows? New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa Format Adobe EPUB eBook 2.8 MB Lauren Weisberger (Author) Lauren Weisberger is the author of The Devil Wears Prada, which spent more than a year on the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestseller lists, and become a huge success as a film. Her other novels have also been bestsellers. She lives in N...


On television who live at 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield?

742 Evergreen Terrace ADDREZ - The Home of the Simpsons The Home of the Simpsons About Us We are “the Simpsons” and if you don’t know who we are you must have been living under a rock somewhere. We have a reality TV programme called “The Simpsons“.  Our TV show started in 1989, is viewed worldwide, and we consistently get  much better ratings than those upstarts,  “The Kardashians“. We live at 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield (we moved in here in the early 1980s).  We hope that you like our ADDREZ – it is designed to give you an insight into our lives and a bit of a glimpse into who we are. [Read More...]


In which country did the rumba originate?

Rumba History of Dance History menu » Rumba The word Rumba is a generic term, covering a variety of names (i.e., Son, Danzon, Guagira, Guaracha, Naningo), for a type of West Indian music or dancing. The exact meaning varies from island to island. The word "rumba" comes from the verb "rumbear" which means going to parties, dancing, and having a good time. There are two sources of the dances: one Spanish and the other African. Although the main growth was in Cuba, there were similar dance developments which took place in other Caribbean islands and in Latin America generally. The "rumba influence" came in the 16th century with the black slaves imported from Africa. The native Rumba folk dance is essentially a sex pantomime danced extremely fast with exaggerated hip movements and with a sensually aggressive attitude on the part of the man and a defensive attitude on the part of the woman. The music is played with a staccato beat in keeping with the vigorous expressive movements of the dancers. Accompanying instruments include the maracas, the claves, the marimbola, and the drums. As recently as the second world war, the "Son" was the popular dance of middle class Cuba. It is a modified slower and more refined version of the native Rumba. Still slower is the "Danzon", the dance of wealthy Cuban society. Very small steps are taken, with the women producing a very subtle tilting of the hips by alternately bending and straightening the knees. The American Rumba is a modified version of the "Son". The first serious attempt to introduce the rumba to the United States was by Lew Quinn and Joan Sawyer in 1913. Ten years later band leader Emil Coleman imported some rumba musicians and a pair of rumba dancers to New York. In 1925 Benito Collada opened the Club El Chico in Greenwich Village and found that New Yorkers did not know what Rumba was all about. Real interest in Latin music began about 1929. In the late 1920's, Xavier Cugat formed an orchestra that specialized in Latin American music. He opened at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles and appeared in early sound movies such as "In Gay Madrid". Later in the 1930's, Cugat played at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. By the end of the decade he was recognized as having the outstanding Latin orchestra of the day. In 1935, George Raft played the part of a suave dancer in the movie "Rumba", a rather superficial musical in which the hero finally won the heiress (Carol Lombard) through the mutual love of dancing. In Europe, the introduction of Latin American dancing (Rumba in particular) owed much to the enthusiasm and interpretive ability of Monsieur Pierre (London's leading teacher in this dance form). In the 1930's with his partner, Doris Lavelle, he demonstrated and popularized Latin American dancing in London. Pierre and Lavelle introduced the true "Cuban Rumba" which was finally established after much argument, as the official recognized version in 1955. Rumba is the spirit and soul of Latin American music and dance. The fascinating rhythms and bodily expressions make the Rumba one of the most popular ballroom dances.


What is the name of the Italian dessert made from coffee soaked biscuit, layered with sweetened cream cheese?

Tiramisu: Italy’s Most Popular Dessert Tiramisu, Italy’s “Pick Me Up” Dessert Your Favorite Espresso-Kissed Italian Trifle Dessert POSTED August 23, 2016 Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with ladyfinger biscuits.   After-Dinner Indulgence At many Italian tables, a meal is often finished with fresh fruit rather than dessert. Dessert is reserved for special occasions. It stands to reason that this may be why Italian desserts are notable for presenting lavish arrangements of indulgent ingredients and truly unforgettable flavor combinations. Italian dessert making is like all of Italian cuisine with one distinct rule: to create dishes that provide pleasure above all else. Among the most popular Italian desserts, tiramisu is undoubtedly number one.   Rich, Dark Flavors Tiramisu is an elegant and rich layered Italian dessert made with delicate ladyfinger cookies, espresso  or instant espresso , mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, Marsala wine, rum and cocoa powder. Through the grouping of these diverse ingredients, an intense yet refined dish emerges. The delicate flavor of layers of mascarpone and Italian custard are contrasted with the darkly robust presence of espresso and sharpness of cocoa powder. The name itself, tiramisu, means “pick me up” in Italian most likely referring to the two caffeinated ingredients that are present in the dish, espresso and cocoa. Traditional tiramisu begins with Savoiardi Ladyfingers , light and delicately sweet sponge cake biscuits. These cookies have a long standing heritage in Italian Cuisine developed at the court of the Duchy of Savoy during the 15th century to welcome a visit from the King of France. Savoiardi Ladyfingers were given their name when they were granted the designation of “official court biscuit.”   It’s All in the Making When making tiramisu , the Savoiardi ladyfingers are soaked in a mixture of espresso (or instant espresso ) rum and sugar. The crunchy biscuits become soft once the espresso mixture is added. Next, a layer of mascarpone cheese and a layer of zabaglione are added. Zabaglione is traditional Italian custard made from egg yolks, Marsala wine, and sugar. Ladyfingers are important to tiramisu, giving it a texture that contrasts well with the silky layers of mascarpone and custard. Tiramisu is finished with a dusting of rich cocoa powder—a key component of its appearance and taste! Today a number of tiramisu variations are available. One popular alternative includes chocolate tiramisu, in which chocolate takes the place of the coffee. Another version is fruit tiramisu, where complementary fruit such as berries , peaches or apricots are added. Frozen tiramisu recipes are also available. They include the addition of gelato, frozen yogurt or ice cream in place of the custard. Tiramisu’s popularity over the last three decades have prompted cooks to adapt the essential ingredients used in the dish for a number of recipes such as cakes, ice creams, cheesecakes and puddings.    Much in the same way that the English trifle is often served during holidays, tiramisu is a wonderful Italian delicacy to add to holiday festivities. Although after trying it once, food lovers may not be able to wait for a special occasion before they decide to serve it again.


The Eustachian tube links the pharynx to which other part of the body?

Eustachian Tube Function, Anatomy & Diagram | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Pharyngotympanic tube The eustachian tube is a canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, which consists of the upper throat and the back of the nasal cavity. It controls the pressure within the middle ear, making it equal with the air pressure outside the body. Most of the time the eustachian tube is closed, opening only during activities such as yawning, swallowing, and chewing, to allow air through the passage between the middle ear and nasopharynx. When atmospheric pressure changes rapidly, causing a sudden feeling of blockage in the ear (such as during airplane travel), these activities can be done on purpose to open the tube and equalize the pressure within the middle ear. When the eustachian tube will not open enough to equalize pressure, symptoms such as discomfort, dizziness, or ringing in the ear may result. Visual examination of the eardrum with a lighted scope helps to determine if the cause is inflammation, swelling, or fluid in the ear. Conditions such as nasal congestion, infection of the ear or sinus, or allergies may cause these symptoms and lead to eustachian tube problems. These causes can often be treated with decongestant medication or antibiotics, but in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.


What do you call the form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting?

How to DIY Macrame Knotted Flower Coaster Tips How to DIY Macrame Knotted Flower Coaster Macrame is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Its primary knots are the square knots and forms of hitching. Today I am excited to feature this creative DIY project to make a Macrame knotted flower coaster. The technique used here is double half hitch. It is very beautiful with its bright color combination and unique layered pattern. Of course it requires some time and patience to do this, but once you get started, you will have fun weaving the knots. In addition to being used as a coaster, this beautiful Macrame knotted flower can be used as ornament on clothes, bags, hair accessories, pillows, brooches, hats and so on. Let’s get crafting! Here are the supplies:


What was the name of the hardworking horse in the George Orwell book 'Animal Farm'? Its character represented the proletariat.

Boxer (a horse) in Animal Farm Character Analysis Brawn not Brains Boxer is the strongest animal on the farm, "an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together [...] he was not of first-rate intelligence, but he was universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work" (1.3). These are great qualities for a horse, but—as it turns out—not such great qualities for a revolutionary under Stalin's government. (Click the character infographic to download.) At first, things seem to be going well. He's a hard worker, making "I will work harder" into his personal motto (3.3). He's a brave fighter, and the narrator tells us that, during the Battle of the Cowshed, "the most terrifying spectacle of all was Boxer, rearing up on his hind legs and striking out with his great iron-shod hoofs like a stallion" (4.8). But it's not enough to keep him safe. At the beginning of the novel, Old Major warns Boxer that he's disposable: "the very day that those great muscles of yours lose their power, Jones will send you to the knacker, who will cut your throat and boil you down for the fox-hounds" (1.10). Boxer can see that—but once Jones is forced off the farm, Boxer thinks the threat is gone. He's just not smart enough to see that he's got a whole new species to worry about. The Thinks He Can Think Boxer worries about the farm, but he's not smart enough to figure things out on his own. Instead of thinking for himself, he decides to be loyal no matter what—to follow the Party (as in, Communist Party) line. Like, after Snowball is sent into exile, Boxer tries to think things over for himself, but all he can come up with is, "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right," and he takes up a new personal motto: "Napoleon is always right" (5.22). Because the other animals admire Boxer's work ethic, they follow his lead. When Napoleon begins executing other animals, Boxer can only say, "I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farm. It must be due to some fault in ourselves. The solution, as I see it, is to work harder" (7.28). When the going gets tough, Boxer… falls back on simple mottos. He has no other option. By the end of the novel, Boxer has worked so hard for the Rebellion that he's worked himself to death. He's so weak from starvation and trying to rebuild the windmill that he's useless. The pigs send him off to be slaughter, and he's too weak to fight back: The time had been when a few kicks from Boxer's hoofs would have smashed the van to matchwood. But alas! His strength had left him; and in a few moments the sound of drumming hoofs grew fainter and died away. (9.23) Boxer and Stalin's Russia Boxer doesn't stand for a particular person: he's a symbol for all of the Russian working class ( proletariat ). And it's not a very flattering portrayal. Orwell might be a socialist, but he's not exactly pro-proletariat: he doesn't seem to have much respect for the average working stiff's intelligence. In fact, it sounds like he holds the proletariat partly responsible for helping Stalin come to power. Boxer may be hardworking and friendly, but the pigs could never have come to power without his strength—and his stupidity.


What is the currency of the United Arab Emirates?

AED - Emirati Dirham rates, news, and tools Emirati Dirham History In the early 20th century, the United Arab Emirates began using British Sovereign gold coins and Maria Theresa Thalers; other currencies, such as the Indian Rupee , also circulated within the country. In 1959, they adopted the Persian Gulf Rupee, issued by the central bank of India, at a value equal to the Indian Rupee. The Indian Rupee devaluation of 1966 directly affected the value of the Gulf Rupee, so the UAE responded by introducing its own currency. They adopted the Saudi Riyal as an interim currency and that same year, they replaced it with the Qatar and Dubai Riyal at par. All the emirates - with the exception of Abu Dhabi, which used the Bahrain Dinar - used the Qatar and Dubai Riyal until 1973, when the United Arab Emirates Dirham was established. In 1978, the Dirham adopted a fixed exchange rate to the International Monetary Fund's special drawing rights. It was then re-pegged to the US Dollar in 1997 at a rate of 1 USD to 3.6725 AED. Paste link in email or IM Link Url


What is the collective noun for a group of gorillas?

What is a group of gorillas called? What is a group of gorillas called? Collective Noun for Gorillas The collective noun for gorillas is the word you would use to describe a group of gorillas. We have identified the following word(s) that you could call a group of gorillas: band troop whoop Used in a sentence, you could say "Look at the band of gorillas", where "band" is the collective noun that means group. As you can see, you simply substitute the word "group" with one of the collective nouns on our list above when describing a group of gorillas.


Which elite car company manufacture the Carrera GT model of car?

Porsche to Build The Carrera GT Porsche to Build The Carrera GT Porsche to Build The Carrera GT The company announces plans to manufacture 1,000 units of the super sports car ATLANTA, JANUARY 17, 2002 --- In his annual address to the media at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month, Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, chief executive officer, Porsche AG, announced the company's intention to build the Carrera GT for the 2003 model year. The sports car prototype, which made its world debut in September 2000 at the Paris Automobile Salon, was first unveiled in North America at the 2001 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. Since its unveiling in Paris, Porsche AG has been monitoring market reaction, and Dr. Wiedeking made it clear that Carrera GT would not go into production unless it could be built profitably. Porsche AG gave the project the 'green light' based on strong response worldwide and particularly in North America. "With the Carrera GT we want to do more than just demonstrate our technical competence in the sports car segment. This vehicle also mirrors the strength of the company and the Porsche brand," Wiedeking said. "One thousand units will be built, and they will have even more power and performance than the concept car." Porsche designed the Carrera GT to express the visual impact of a Porsche racecar while providing a clear link to Porsche road cars. The Carrera GT draws on classic Porsche racecar inspiration, especially the 718 RS Spyder of the early 1960s. The two-seater sports car is based on pure racing technology. This applies both to the chassis and suspension. The chassis, made mainly from carbon fiber, ensures high rigidity, passenger safety and low weight. The six-liter V10 engine is estimated to produce 558 horsepower and 330 lbs./ft. of torque. Combined with a six-speed manual transmission, the Carrera GT will have an estimated top speed over 205 mph. The rpm range of the mid-engine roadster reaches over 8,000 revolutions per minute. Unlike the engines that have powered previous Porsche racecars, the Carrera GT will rely on large displacement rather than turbocharging for its power. To provide braking power worthy of a racecar, the Carrera GT will feature the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system with brake discs measuring 15 inches in diameter. The PCCB discs weigh about 50 percent less than cast-iron discs of equivalent size, which reduces unsprung mass and improves suspension response. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 200 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, marketing and training for its 204 dealers in North America. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service. ###


What colour is a UK domestic 5 amp electrical appliance fuse?

Amps and Watts Usage | Electrical Safety First   Further information: The fuse in a plug is a safety device designed to protect the lead rather than the appliance. It is a deliberate weak link in a circuit which will 'blow' if an electrical appliance or extension lead draws too much current due to either an overload or a fault. The blown fuse cuts off the electricity to stop the lead and appliance from overheating and causing a fire. Appliances meeting the relevant product safety standards will always be fitted with a plug having a correctly-rated fuse. If you have to replace a fuse, it's essential, having checked and corrected the reason for the fuse blowing, to replace it only with another of the same rating. As a rule of thumb, fuses are rated according to the power rating of the appliance. Plugs for appliances rated up to about 700 watts should have a 3 amp fuse (coloured red).  Plugs for appliances rated between about 700 watts and 3000 watts (the maximum rating of a wall socket) should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse (coloured brown). (Some older appliances were fitted with 5 amp fuses (coloured black), which are still available to buy.) Share this article with a friend


What is the English translation of the Latin phrase 'In Utero'?

Translation of In utero in English More: English to English translation of In utero In utero is a Latin term literally meaning "in the womb". In biology, the phrase describes the state of an embryo or fetus. In legal contexts, the phrase is used to refer to unborn children. Under common law, unborn children are still considered to exist for property transfer purposes. See more at Wikipedia.org...


In geometry, how many sides does a hendecagon have?

geometry - How many sides does a circle have? - Mathematics Stack Exchange How many sides does a circle have? up vote 143 down vote favorite 30 My son is in 2nd grade. His math teacher gave the class a quiz, and one question was this: If a triangle has 3 sides, and a rectangle has 4 sides,  how many sides does a circle have? My first reaction was "0" or "undefined". But my son wrote "$\infty$" which I think is a reasonable answer. However, it was marked wrong with the comment, "the answer is 1". Is there an accepted correct answer in geometry? edit: I ran into this teacher recently and mentioned this quiz problem. She said she thought my son had written "8" and didn't know that a sideways "8" means infinity. Ridiculous teacher, IMO. –  Aryabhata Apr 8 '11 at 19:30 30   It sounds very likely that the teacher did not make clear what they considered a "side" to be and whether or not the term is applicable to circles. –  Ryan Budney Apr 8 '11 at 19:34 21   The question is incomplete as stated. Saying that a triangle has 3 sides and a rectangle has 4 sides is not a good definition of "sides." This is quite a ridiculous question for 2nd grade students. The question can only confuse, and has no definite answer based on this definition. –  fdart17 Apr 8 '11 at 19:42 86   Clearly the teacher thinks that $lim_{n \to +\infty}n = 1$. Does the teacher have an account somewhere that I can downvote? –  knucklebumpler Apr 8 '11 at 20:28 38   What a retarded teacher. Infinity, regardless of it being "right", clearly demonstrates a pretty advanced grasp of math for a 2nd grader; it definitively doesn't deserve to be marked wrong. –  houbysoft Apr 9 '11 at 1:40 up vote 107 down vote accepted The answer depends on the definition of the word "side." I think this is a terrible question (edit: to put on a quiz) and is the kind of thing that will make children hate math. "Side" is a term that should really be reserved for polygons. 54   I don't think the question is terrible in itself, but asking it without realizing that there are arguments in favour of $0$, $1$ and $\infty$ and marking $\infty$ as wrong is catastrophic. –  joriki Apr 8 '11 at 19:35 61   Or the more common interpretation of the question, "2 sides, inside and outside" –  picakhu Apr 8 '11 at 19:39 3   @Donotalo: again, it really depends on the definitions. In my opinion "side" should be restricted to polygons. One should define a polygon as a simple closed piecewise-linear curve in the plane with finitely many linear pieces and the number of sides of a polygon as the number of linear pieces. I don't really see the point of extending this definition beyond the piecewise-linear case. –  Qiaochu Yuan Apr 9 '11 at 4:35 12   I don't think that this is a terrible question. The terrible thing is to pretend there is a unique answer. Instead, this kind of thing can be a motivation to explain the (non-unique) nature of generalizations and the nature of precise definitions. –  Phira May 20 '11 at 10:09 13   @Asaf: I really do not think there is a need to be so incredibly precise about what I mean by "quiz." –  Qiaochu Yuan May 20 '11 at 10:55 My third-grade son came home a few weeks ago with similar homework questions: How many faces, edges and vertices do the following  have? cube cone sphere Like most mathematicians, my first reaction was that for the latter objects the question would need a precise definition of face, edge and vertex, and isn't really sensible without such definitions. But after talking about the problem with numerous people, conducting a kind of social/mathematical experiment, I observed something intriguing. What I observed was that none of my non-mathematical friends and acquaintances had any problem with using an intuitive geometric concept here, and they all agreed completely that the answers should be cube: 6 faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices cylinder: 3 faces, 2 edges, 0 vertices cone: 2 faces, 1 edge, 1 vertex sphere: 1 face, 0 edges, 0 vertices Indeed, these were also the answers desired by my son's teacher (who is a truly outstanding teacher). Meanwhile,


Australia National Flower - Facts About Golden Wattle Buy From OurStores Australia National Flower Did you know? Golden Wattle are the most fragrant flowers and are used in making perfumes, bath herbs, and potpourris. Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is Australia's national flower. The Golden Wattle blooms in spring, - beginning September - in Australia, with large fluffy, yellow, sweet smelling flower heads. Each Golden Wattle flower head is a bunch of many tiny flowers. Acacias are popularly called Wattle. Kingdom Genus Acacia The tiny Golden Wattle flowers have five very small petals, almost hidden by the long stamens, and are arranged in dense rounded or elongated clusters. The Golden Wattle flowers are yellow in most species, whitish in some, and are widely cultivated as ornamentals. Autralia's Acacias vary in size but have a distinctive yellow colouring. Most of the species flower during the end of winter or the beginning of spring. The most common Acacia, the Golden Wattle (Arcacias pycnantha) is found in the South Eastern parts of Australia, and the hotter and drier climates. The Golden Wattle tree, is a shrub of about 4-8 metres. The shrubs and trees genus, Acacia comes from the Pea Family (Fabaceae) and is originally Gondwanian. About 1300 species of Acacia abound worldwide, with about 950 of them being native to Australia. The Golden Wattle features prominently on the Australian coat of arms. Australia celebrates Wattle Day on September 1. from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Facts About Golden Wattle Since the Golden Wattle is native to Australia's Capital territory, the flower was the obvious choice for the floral emblem. Australian Acacia pycnantha species are called Golden Wattles, while the African and American species tend are generally called Acacias. Golden Wattle are sometimes used as food by the larvae of hepialid moths of the genus Aenetus. Even several years old Golden Wattle seeds germinate, provided the outer covering of the seed is sufficiently abraded for water to penetrate. The largest Golden wattle is the Blackwood Wattle (Arcacias melanoxylon), which is found within the eastern and southern parts of Australia. In Australia, Acacias are called Wattles as they were believed to have been used by the early settlers to make the wattle and daub houses. The most common Golden Wattle is Acacia pycnantha, which is found in the South Eastern parts of Australia, as well as the hotter and drier climates. Inland, the most common Golden wattle is the Mulga Wattle (Acacias aneura), which has a harder wood than many of the other species. It was also used to make tools and weaponry by the Aboriginal people. The strong scent of Golden Wattles, creates an illusion of an allergic reaction in some people sensitive to perfumes. Facts About Australia Australia was originally a geographical part of the giant continent Gondwana, which broke apart over one hundred million years ago. The name Australia comes from Terra Australis- the southern land. Australia, is a country, an island and a continent and is nicknamed as the Land Down Under The capital is Canberra. The 6th largest nation in the world, Australia is the world's smallest continent and the driest inhabited continent on earth. Australia's national flag features a blue background with a Union Jack ( UK flag) in the upper left hand quarter; a large seven pointed star is under the Union Jack, accompanied by five small starts on the right hand side. Australia is located between the Indian and South Pacific Oceans. Australia boasts of a coastline of 36,735 kilometers, with land mass nearly 7.7 million square kilometers. Australian currency is the Dollar. The predominant language in Australia is English, with over 80 other languages spoken. As at December 2003, Australia is estimated to have a population of over 20 million. The Koala, one of Australia's most well known animals, is not a bear but a marsupial. Acacia Gardens is a suburb in the City of Blacktown, in Western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Australia is one of the worl


What is the name of the apple-based liqueur from Normandy?

Regions of France | Upper Normandy Region of France - Cider, Liqueur and Calvados  Upper Normandy Liqueur, Cider and Calvados Different liqueurs exist in Normandy, each one having its own flavour, strength and character. The region also has several excellent cider drinks. Upper Normandy's most famous eau de vie in the region is the Calvados aka Calva. The Calvados eau de vie This local eau de vie called Calvados or 'Calva' by Frenchmen is obtained when distilling cider from local apples or pears. The fermentation process taks at least one month and produces an eau de vie that is between 40 and 45 % proof. Then the Calvados eau de vie is kept in oak barrels for at least two years. Calvados is foremost produced in the French Oise department. Other local aperitifs are the Poirette and Reinette drinks, also based on traditional eaux de vie. Other drinks produced in Picardy are listed below. Top Tip! The traditional Calvados liqueur and Calvados cream also exist, both being light and sweet drinks from the Normandy region, with subtle vanilla and caramel hints that your taste buds will definitely appreciate. The Normandy Poiré As its names says (pear is said poire in French), this is a pear liqueur. It is known as a liqueur but is in fact closer to the Champagne drink. The finesse and light body of this fine Frenh drink will really surprise you. The Normandy Pommeau This typical Normandy drink is made with apples, more precisely from a mix between apples cider and apples eau de vie called Calvados or Calva. It is wonderful while drunk as an aperitif of with foie gras. Normandy Ciders The Upper Normandy ciders are varied and renowned in Europe if not in the whole world. They can boast an apple flavour that is sweet and sour or with a stronger taste, that will then ideally accomany a cheese from Normandy. Some of these ciders are aged in the oak barrels used to produce the Calvados liqueur, this process giving them more strength.


Achilles - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Google Achilles: Early Life Like most mythological heroes, Achilles had a complicated family tree. His father was Peleus, the mortal king of the Myrmidons–a people who, according to legend, were extraordinarily fearless and skilled soldiers. His mother was Thetis, a Nereid. Did You Know? Today, we use the phrase “Achilles heel” to describe a powerful person’s fatal weakness. According to myths and stories composed long after the Iliad, Thetis was extraordinarily concerned about her baby son’s mortality. She did everything she could to make him immortal: She burned him over a fire every night, then dressed his wounds with ambrosial ointment; and she dunked him into the River Styx, whose waters were said to confer the invulnerability of the gods. However, she gripped him tightly by the foot as she dipped him into the river–so tightly that the water never touched his heel. As a result, Achilles was invulnerable everywhere but there. When he was 9 years old, a seer predicted that Achilles would die heroically in battle against the Trojans. When she heard about this, Thetis disguised him as a girl and sent him to live on the Aegean island of Skyros. To be a great warrior was Achilles’ fate, however, and he soon left Skyros and joined the Greek army. In a last-ditch effort to save her son’s life, Thetis asked the divine blacksmith Hephaestus to make a sword and shield that would keep him safe. The armor that Hephaestus produced for Achilles did not make him immortal, but it was distinctive enough to be recognized by friend and foe alike. When Homer wrote the Iliad in about 720 BCE, however, readers and listeners would not have known any of this. They only knew that Achilles was a great hero, that he had superhuman strength and courage and that he was supremely handsome. Homer painted a more nuanced picture: In addition to these qualities, his Achilles was vengeful and quick to anger and could be petulant when he did not get his way. He was also deeply loyal and would sacrifice anything for his friends and family. Achilles: The Trojan War According to legend, the Trojan War began when the god-king Zeus decided to reduce Earth’s mortal population by arranging a war between the Greeks (Homer calls them the Achaeans) and the Trojans. He did this by meddling in their political and emotional affairs. At Achilles’ parents’ wedding banquet, Zeus invited the prince of Troy, a young man named Paris, to judge a beauty contest between the goddesses Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. Each of the goddesses offered Paris a bribe in exchange for his vote. Aphrodite’s was the most alluring: She promised to give the young prince the most beautiful wife in the world. Unfortunately, the wife in question–Helen, the daughter of Zeus–was already married to someone else: Menelaus, the king of Sparta . At Aphrodite’s urging, Paris went to Sparta, won Helen’s heart and took her (along with all of Menelaus’ money) back to Troy. Menelaus vowed revenge. He assembled an army of Greece’s greatest warriors, including Achilles and his Myrmidons, and set off to conquer Troy and get his wife back. In Homer’s telling, this war lasted for 10 bloody years. Achilles: The Illiad When the Iliad begins, the Trojan War has been going on for nine years. Achilles, the poem’s protagonist, has led one battle after another. He has met with great success–in fact, he is undefeated in battle–but the war itself has reached a stalemate. Homer’s story focuses on a different conflict, however: the internecine quarrel between his hero and Agamemnon, the leader of the Achaean armies and Menelaus’ brother. In a battle that took place before the poem begins, Agamemnon had taken as a concubine a young Trojan woman named Chryseis. Chryseis’ father, a priest of the god Apollo, tried to buy his daughter’s freedom, but Agamemnon mocked his entreaties and refused to release the girl. Enraged, Apollo punished the Greek armies by sending a plague to kill the soldiers one by one. As his ranks thinned, Agamemnon finally agreed to allow Chryseis to return to her


Which female singer, in 2008, topped the UK and US album charts with the album 'Spirit'?

Top 10 Most Famous British Female Singers | 10 August, 2012 by junaid omer British history is full of female singers or I must say best, well popular and gorgeous  British Female Singers that ruled the world with their heart-touching voices. The list could easily cross at least 30 in this article but I am bound to focus on only top 10. The below list contains information about 10 best, popular, gorgeous and worldwide famous female singers that have produced several chart hit solo performances throughout their career. The list includes both young and old voices of the nation. You can also check the List of British Female Singers in Wikipeida 10 Kate Bush in list of British Female Singers [caption id="attachment_2539" align="aligncenter" width="616"] Kate Bush British Female Singers[/caption] Kate Bush is the second most famous old magical voice in the country. This 54-year-old gorgeous English beauty earned fame as a top-rated record producer, musician and singer-songwriter. She became most successful solo female performer in England particularly for her unique idiosyncratic vocal style and electric musical style. She has been ruling music lovers’ hearts for over 30 years. 9 [caption id="attachment_2540" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Sophie Ellis-Bextor British Female Singers[/caption] Well, if we discuss the ten most beautiful British singers of the day, Sophie Ellis-Bextor could win the No. 1 position very easily. This 33-year-old gorgeous English occasional DJ, model, songwriter and singer is among top-rated artists of the country. Ellis-Bextor rose to prominence as the lead singer of “Theaudience” in the late 1990s. Later on, she went solo shortly after the group disbanded and became a prominent UK female singer in the early 2000s. 8 [caption id="attachment_2721" align="aligncenter" width="594"] Joan Armatrading British Female Singers[/caption] Joan Armatrading is commonly known as one of the pioneer, leading female singers in the history of England. She earned matchless fame being an outstanding female folk artist. This 61-year-old British singer has earned three Grammy Award nominations for her marvelous performances as a guitarist, songwriter and singer in the country. Armatrading also earned Best Female Artist nomination for two different occasions for the BRIT Awards. 7 [caption id="attachment_2542" align="aligncenter" width="588"] Leona Lewis British Female Singers[/caption] Leona Lewis rose to prominent in 2006 as soon as she won the third series of a notable television drama series “The X Factor”. This notable songwriter and singer of England, was born on April 3, 1985. Leona is commonly known as the multi-platinum selling singer in the country who also earned nominations for the Grammy Award on three different occasions. Billboard magazine rated this “Top New Artist” in 2008. Her first album “Spirit” was released in 2007 and second album “Echo” was released in 2009. 6 [caption id="attachment_2543" align="aligncenter" width="784"] Dusty Springfield British Female Singers[/caption] Dusty Springfield was born in 1939. She lived for sixty years and died in 1999. She earned nationwide fame being a marvelous, beautiful and professionally famous British pop singer. Her professional singing career rose to prominence during late 1950s and she continued ruling the hearts of music lovers till 1990s. She was famous worldwide for her distinctive sensual sound who was among most successful British female singers at her peak time. [smartads] [caption id="attachment_2544" align="aligncenter" width="699"] Cheryl Cole British Female Singers[/caption] Cheryl Cole, born as Cheryl Ann Cole, is simply famous among her fan by Cheryl, her stage name that brought her fame across the nation. Cheryl is popular mainly being a gorgeous model, dancer, songwriter, R&B and Pop recording artist in England. She was born in 1983 and rose to prominence in late 2002 when she appeared “Popstars: The Rivals” reality television show. She has earned five nominations for the notable BRIT Awards for five consecutive years. 4 [caption id="attachment


Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1923-1924?

BBC - History - Neville Chamberlain z Neville Chamberlain    © Chamberlain was British prime minister between 1937 and 1940, and is closely associated with the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany. Arthur Neville Chamberlain was born on 18 March 1869 in Birmingham into a political family. His father, Joseph, was an influential politician of the late 19th century and Neville's older half-brother Austen held many Conservative cabinet positions in the early 20th century and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Chamberlain was educated in Birmingham. After a successful career in business, in 1915 he was appointed lord mayor of Birmingham. In 1916, Lloyd George appointed him director-general of the department of national service, but disagreements between them led Chamberlain to resign. In 1918, Chamberlain was elected Conservative member of parliament for Ladywood in Birmingham and was rapidly promoted. He served as both chancellor of the exchequer (1923 - 1924) and minister of health (1923, 1924 -1929, 1931). In 1937, he succeeded Stanley Baldwin as prime minister. Like many in Britain who had lived through World War One, Chamberlain was determined to avert another war. His policy of appeasement towards Adolf Hitler culminated in the Munich Agreement in which Britain and France accepted that the Czech region of the Sudetenland should be ceded to Germany. Chamberlain left Munich believing that by appeasing Hitler he had assured 'peace for our time'. However, in March 1939 Hitler annexed the rest of the Czech lands of Bohemia and Moravia, with Slovakia becoming a puppet state of Germany. Five months later in September 1939 Hitler's forces invaded Poland. Chamberlain responded with a British declaration of war on Germany. In May 1940, after the disastrous Norwegian campaign, Chamberlain resigned and Winston Churchill became prime minister. Chamberlain served in Churchill's cabinet as lord president of the council. He died a few weeks after he left office, on 9 November 1940.


What is the capital of the American state of Kansas?

Kansas State Facts - 50States.com Kentucky Kansas Facts and Trivia A ball of twine in Cawker City measures over 38' in circumference and weighs more than 16,750 pounds and is still growing. A grain elevator in Hutchinson is 1/2 mile long and holds 46 million bushels in its 1,000 bins. South of Ashland the Rock Island Bridge is the longest railroad bridge of its kind. It measures 1,200 feet long and is 100 feet above the Cimarron River. At Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine waterbeds for horses are used in surgery. Kansas won the award for most beautiful license plate for the wheat plate design issued in 1981. Dodge City is the windiest city in the United States. At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas. The first woman mayor in the United States was Susan Madora Salter. She was elected to office in Argonia in 1887. The first black woman to win an Academy Award was Kansan Hattie McDaniel. She won the award for her role in "Gone with the Wind." Kansas inventors include Almon Stowger of El Dorado who invented the dial telephone in 1889; William Purvis and Charles Wilson of Goodland who invented the helicopter in 1909; and Omar Knedlik of Coffeyville who invented the first frozen carbonated drink machine in 1961. Smith County is the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. Amelia Earhart, first woman granted a pilot's license by the National Aeronautics Associate and first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean was from Atchison. Dwight D. Eisenhower from Abilene was the 34th President of the United States. Silent comedian Buster Keaton, of early film success, was from Piqua, Kansas. The three largest herds of buffalo (correctly called bison) in Kansas are located on public lands at the Maxwell Game Preserve (McPherson), Big Basin (Ashland), and Buffalo Game Preserve (Garden City). Fort Riley, between Junction City and Manhattan, was the cradle of the United States Cavalry for 83 years. George Custer formed the famed 7th Cavalry there in 1866. Ten years later, at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the 7th was virtually wiped out. The only Cavalry survivor was a horse named Comanche. Wyatt Earp, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok and William B. "Bat" Masterson were three of the legendary lawmen who kept the peace in rowdy frontier towns like Abilene, Dodge City, Ellsworth, Hays, and Wichita. The public swimming pool at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City occupies half a city block and holds 2 1/2 million gallons of water. Cedar Crest is the name of the governor's mansion in Topeka, the state capital. Barton County is the only Kansas County that is named for a woman; the famous volunteer Civil War nurse Clara Barton. The Arkansas River may be the only river whose pronunciation changes as it crosses state lines. In Kansas, it is called the Arkansas (ahr-KAN-zuhs). On both sides of Kansas (Colorado and Oklahoma), it is called the Arkansaw. Civil War veteran S.P. Dinsmoor used over 100 tons of concrete to build the Garden of Eden in Lucas. Even the flag above the mausoleum is made of concrete. Handel's Messiah has been presented in Lindsborgeach at Easter since 1889. A monument to the first Christian martyr on United States Territory stands along Highway 56 near Lyons. Father Juan de Padilla came to the region with the explorer Coronado in 1541. Hutchinson is nicknamed the Salt City because it was built above some of the richest salt deposits in the world. Salt is still actively mined, processed and shipped from Hutchinson. There are 27 Walnut Creeks in the state. There are more than 600 incorporated towns in the state. Morton County sells the most trout fishing stamps of all the Kansas counties. Fire Station No. 4 in Lawrence, originally a stone barn constructed in 1858, was a station site on the Underground Railroad. The Hugoton Gas Field is the largest natural gas field in the United States. It underlies all or parts of 10 southwestern Kansas counties as well as parts of Oklahoma and Texas. The gas field underlies almost 8,500 square miles, an area nearly 5 t


In the Bible, what book comes immediately after Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?

Introduction to Matthew, Mark and Luke Introduction to Matthew, Mark and Luke The four gospel books of the Bible - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - tell the dramatic story of Jesus, the Son of God and our Savior. His birth, His parables and other teachings, His love for all God's people, His miracles, triumphs, disappointments, conflicts, prayers, arrest, trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension to heaven are all narrated in the gospels. Map of Palestine at the Time of Jesus (left) and Today Synopsis of the Gospels Almost everything we know about Jesus' life, ministry, teachings, death and resurrection comes from the four gospels. Both Matthew and Luke recount Jesus' birth in the city of Bethlehem, in what is now southern Israel. He spent his youth and early adulthood in the city of Nazareth, in the land of Galilee. Almost nothing is known of this period of His life, except for the incident at the Temple told in Luke 2:41-51 . At about age 30, Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist and began His public ministry. He selected 12 disciples who would carry on his ministry after Him. He traveled through the regions of Galilee, Samaria, and Judea in Palestine teaching in the synagogues and speaking to the crowds of people who followed wherever He went. He preached about the kingdom of God, repentance, and love for all people. The gospels tell how He healed the sick wherever He went and performed many other miracles. Jesus was very critical of the hypocrisy of the religious leaders of His time. He said they observed the letter of the Jewish law, but defiled its spirit by living lives of greed and sin. These religious leaders plotted to kill Jesus, and eventually forced the Roman governor, Pilate, to order His crucifixion on Friday, the eve of Passover. The gospels tell that Jesus arose from the dead on the following Sunday, and He remained on Earth another 40 days before ascending into heaven. Jesus, Himself, said He was the Son of God, the Christ, the Messiah awaited by the Jews. He said His death and resurrection were all part of God's mysterious plan for our salvation. History of the Gospels In the year 532 A.D., a monk named Denys le Petit calculated that Jesus was born in the Roman year 753, and that year was gradually adopted as year 1 A.D. by Christian countries. However, it is now believed that Denys miscalculated and Jesus was actually born between 6 and 4 B.C. From the accounts in the gospels Jesus was probably crucified, resurrected and ascended to heaven in the year 29 or 30 A.D. Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, had a dramatic conversion experience around the year 35 A.D. ( Acts 9:1-19 ). He changed his name to Paul and became the first and most influential interpreter of the Christian message. The gospel message was preserved in oral form for many years before being written down. Bible scholars believe the letters of Paul are the oldest books in the New Testament, written between 50 and 60 A.D. Mark was written around 70 A.D., about 40 years after Jesus was crucified. Matthew and Luke were written between 80 and 90 A.D. Finally, The Gospel of John appeared in its final form around 95 A.D. Bible Scholars believe Matthew and Luke incorporated much of the material from Mark into their gospels. They also included unique material of their own plus common material from a presumed source called "Q" (from the German, quelle, meaning "source"), which has not been preserved. Because of their similarity, Matthew, Mark and Luke are called the synoptic gospels (from the Greek synopsis, meaning "a seeing together"). Most of the Bible Studies will be on a single book, but we are grouping the three synoptic gospels together because they have so much in common. All four Gospels are anonymous in the sense that none mentions the author's name. The traditional names - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - did not become associated with these writings until the second century. Whether or not these men were the actual authors is very controversial. For convenience, howev


Which composer wrote 'The Threepenny Opera' (Die Driegroschenoper) in 1928?

Kurt Weill | German-American composer | Britannica.com German-American composer Alternative Title: Kurt Julian Weill Kurt Weill Igor Stravinsky Kurt Weill, in full Kurt Julian Weill (born March 2, 1900, Dessau , Ger.—died April 3, 1950, New York , N.Y., U.S.), German-born American composer who created a revolutionary kind of opera of sharp social satire in collaboration with the writer Bertolt Brecht . Kurt Weill. Karsh/Woodfin Camp & Associates Weill studied privately with Albert Bing and at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Berlin with Engelbert Humperdinck . He gained some experience as an opera coach and conductor in Dessau and Lüdenscheid (1919–20). Settling in Berlin, he studied (1921–24) under Ferruccio Busoni , beginning as a composer of instrumental works. His early music was expressionistic, experimental, and abstract. His first two operas, Der Protagonist (one act, libretto by Georg Kaiser , 1926) and Royal Palace (1927), established his position, with Ernst Krenek and Paul Hindemith , as one of Germany’s most promising young opera composers. Weill’s first collaboration as composer with Bertolt Brecht was on the singspiel (or “songspiel,” as he called it) Mahagonny (1927), which was a succès de scandale at the Baden-Baden (Germany) Festival in 1927. This work sharply satirizes life in an imaginary America that is also Germany. Weill then wrote the music and Brecht provided the libretto for Die Dreigroschenoper (1928; The Threepenny Opera ), which was a transposition of John Gay ’s Beggar’s Opera (1728) with the 18th-century thieves, highwaymen, jailers, and their women turned into typical characters in the Berlin underworld of the 1920s. This work established both the topical opera and the reputations of the composer and librettist. Weill’s music for it was in turn harsh, mordant, jazzy, and hauntingly melancholy . Mahagonny was elaborated as a full-length opera, Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (composed 1927–29; “Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny”), and first presented in Leipzig in 1930. Widely considered Weill’s masterpiece, the opera’s music showed a skillful synthesis of American popular music , ragtime , and jazz . Weill’s wife, the actress Lotte Lenya (married 1926), sang for the first time in Mahagonny and was a great success in it and in Die Dreigroschenoper. These works aroused much controversy, as did the students’ opera Der Jasager (1930; “The Yea-Sayer,” with Brecht) and the cantata Der Lindberghflug (1928; “Lindbergh’s Flight,” with Brecht and Hindemith). After the production of the opera Die Bürgschaft (1932; “Trust,” libretto by Caspar Neher), Weill’s political and musical ideas and his Jewish birth made him persona non grata to the Nazis, and he left Berlin for Paris and then for London. His music was banned in Germany until after World War II . Britannica Stories


Which author's books include the titles 'Body of Evidence', 'Post Mortem' and 'Predator'?

Patricia Cornwell Book List - FictionDB Patricia Cornwell about the author Patricia Cornwell is a Senior Fellow at the International Crime Scene Academy at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a founder of the Virginia Institiute of Forensic Science and Medicine and a member of the Harvard affiliated McLean Hospital's national Council, where she is an advocate for psychiatric research. She is the 2008 winner of the Galaxy British Books Awards' Books Direct Crime Thriller of the Year - the first American ever to win this prestigious award. Her most recent number one bestsellers include: Scarpetta; Book of the Dead; The Front and Portrait of a Killer; Jack the Ripper - Cased Closed. Her earlier works include Postmortem - the only novel to win five major crime awards in a single year - and Cruel and Unusual, which won the coveted Gold Dagger Award in 1993. Visit the author's website at www.patriciacornwell.com Book List


What is the name of the fancy biscuits or cakes generally eaten at the end of a meal - their name derives from the French for little oven?

The Food Timeline: history notes--cookies, crackers & biscuits The book Cookies and Crackers, Time/Life Books, 1982 (page 5) provides a history of cookies that is perfect for elementary gourmets: "The art of making cookies and crackers is that of turning simple ingredients into wonderful things....Like cakes and pastries, cookies and crackers are the descendants of the earliest food cooked by man-- -grain-water-paste baked on hot stones by Neolithic farmers 10,000 years ago. The development of cookies and crackers from these primitive beginnings is a history of refinements inspired by two different impulses--one plan and practical, the other luxurious and pleasure-loving.   Savory crackers represent the practical and may well have been the first convenience foods: A flour paste, cooked once, then cooked again to dry it thoroughly, becomes a hard, portable victual with an extraordinarily long storage life--perfect for traveling....For centuries, no ship left port without enough bone-hard, twice-cooked ship's biscuit--the word biscuit comes from the Old French biscoit, meaning twice cooked---to last for months, or even years.   While sailors and other travelers chewed their way through unyielding biscuits, cooks of the ancient civilizations of the Middle East explored the culinary possibilities of sweetness and richness. These cooks lightened and enriched the paste mixtures with eggs, butter and cream and sweetened them with fruit, honey and finally--when the food became widely available in the late Middle Ages--with sugar...   Luxurious cakes and pastries in large and small versions were well known in the Persian empire of the Seventh Century A.D. With the Muslim invasion of Spain, then the Crusades and the developing spice trade, the cooking techniques and ingredients of Arabia spread into Northern Europe. There the word cookies, distinguishing small confections, appeared: The word comes from the Dutch Koeptje [koekje], meaning small cake.   By the end of the 14th Century, one could buy little filled wafers on the streets of Paris...Renaissance cookbooks were rich in cookie recipes, and by the 17th Century, cookies were common-place." "The term [cookie] first appeared in print as long ago as 1703." ---The Oxford Companion to Food, Alan Davidson [Oxford University Press:Oxford] (page 212). "During the seventeeth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries most cookies were made in home kitchens. They were baked as special treats because the cost of sweeteners and the amount of time and labor required for preparation. The most popular of these early cookies still retain their prize status. Recipes for jumbles, a spiced butter cookie, and for macaroons, based on beaten egg whites and almonds, were common in the earliest American cookbooks...Because it was relatively inexpensive and easy to make, gingergbread was one of the most popular early cookies...As kitchen technology improved in the early 1900s, most notably in the ability to regulate oven temperature, America's repertoire of cookie recipes grew." ---Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, Andrew F. Smith editor [Oxford University Press:New York] 2004, Volume 1 (p. 317-8) ---Baking in America: Economic Development, William G. Panschar, Volume 1 [Northwestern University Press:Evanston IL] 1956 (p. 54) "After the Civil War, when the so-called 'traveling' market for biscuits and crackers began to decline, the industry adjusted itself to the new conditions by importing the machinery and methods for making English sweetened biscuits and yeast-raised crackers. In addition, during the late 1890s the National Biscuit Company introduced wrapping and packaging machines for cracker products, which were quickly adopted by other industry members." --ibid (p. 67) ABOUT COMMERCIAL SUGAR WAFERS IN NORTH AMERICA First came UK imports: [1878] "Peek Frean & Co. Sugar Wafers." ---display ad, Fitchburg Sentinel [MA] January 11, 1878 (p. 3) [No price or product description] [1879] "Mssrs. Carr & Co....manufacture between 150 and 200 different classes of cakes and biscui


What do you call the art of decorating an object by gluing coloured paper cut-outs onto it?

What is it & How to do it? Archives - Arty Crafty Home  /  Home of The Decopatch Place - All the ranges, all in one place!  / What is it & How to do it? What is it & How to do it? So you might be wondering what is Decoupage? and how you do it yourself? Well not too worry we are here to help! Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing coloured paper cut-outs onto it with special paint effects. Commonly an object like a small box or an item of furniture such as a chair or desk are covered with cut outs from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers, once stuck on, this would then be layered with multiple layers of varnish, in order to seal and finish the object But don’t worry we now have a much easier and effective way of decoupaging! We say ANYONE can do it, whether your 3 or 103! The amazing thing is Decoupage works on any and all type of surface’s you can think of (Glass, metal, wood, stone, plastic) the possibilities are endless- We like to call it ‘Jazz up your Junk’ because not only can you cover paper mache items and animals that we sell, but also you can take a trip down to the charity shop, or ikea- or even just into your garage, find something that’s old and needs a new lease of life and transform it with Decoupage! Once you get started there will be no stopping you- Please have a look at our gallery to see what other people have created! – But BEWARE.. its addictive! What’s the difference between Decopatch & Decoupage? Lots of people get muddled up with decopatch and decoupage- but don’t worry- essentially they are the same thing- ‘Decoupage’ is the process of sticking and covering an item, where as ‘decopatch’ is a brand of decoupage paper and items, so if you see decoupage paper, its the same paper as decopatch paper- so you can decopatch or decoupage anything you like! The process is the same with whatever paper your using- It is important though that you do use the specially made Decoupaging paper, nothing works anywhere like this paper, its super thin, flexible but also hard wearing, and its important you use a glue which contains a varnish, this means you dont have to varnish any of your items once your done, because the glue already does that for you! All you need to decoupage is: the object you’re going to cover, Decopatch paperpatch glossy glue & varnish  (very important to use a glue which contains a varnish) Selection of decopatch or decoupage papers. A Brush Follow our easy step by step guide below and before you know it you’ll be Decoupage mad, also check out our videos of ‘How to’ for some more information & ideas… How to Decoupage? What is Decoupage? A fantastic way to start your venture into the decoupage world is it purchase any item you want, in a complete kit- This means it will come with a full list of instructions, the item, plenty of glue ,paper & a brush! Everything you need to get started, or our kits make amazing presents! Also starter kits are a good way to start if you already have something at home you can decorate! Please email or give us a call if you would like any help or more information! Showing all 2 results


What was the name of the dog that belonged to the cowboy Roy Rogers?

For Sale: Roy Rogers' Preserved Horse For Sale: Roy Rogers' Preserved Horse Cowboy movie star's late dog up for sale, too By M. Morris ,  Newser Staff Posted               Jul 9, 2010 2:20 PM CDT View 7 more images (Newser) –                     An auction next week in New York will feature the belongings of movie cowboy Roy Rogers—including the preserved remains of his famous horse, Trigger. Christie's in Manhattan held a preview today, the AP reports . The items are from the now-closed Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Mo. Rogers had his faithful companion preserved with taxidermy in 1965. The presale estimate for the dead horse is $100,000 to $200,000. The auction also will offer another kind of horsepower—Rogers' 1964 Bonneville convertible, adorned with collectible silver dollars. It's estimated at $100,000 to $150,000. Hand-drawn music for the theme song "Happy Trails" has a presale estimate of $300 to $500. Also for sale: The remains of Rogers' dog Bullet and Evans' horse Buttermilk.   This 1984 file photo shows Roy Rogers and Dale Evans before the stuffed remains of Trigger, Roy's horse, at the Roy Rogers museum in Victorville, Calif.   (LENNOX MCLENDON) An employee of Christie's auction house inventories some of movie cowboy Roy Rogers' belongings in New York, Friday, July 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew) A Christie's auction house employee with some of the possessions of movie cowboy Roy Rogers, in New York, Friday, July 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The 1963 Pontiac Bonneville parade car that belonged to movie cowboy Roy Rogers on display at Christie's auction house in New York, Friday, July 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew) A Christie's auction house employee places identification cards on some movie cowboy Roy Rogers' belongings in New York, Friday, July 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The preserved remains of Roy Rogers' horse Trigger and dog Bullet on display at Christie's auction house in New York, Friday, July 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Gil Perez, a doorman at Christie's auction house, wears an outfit and holds a guitar belonging to Roy Rogers. At rear are the preserved remains of Rogers' horse Trigger and dog Bullet, July 9, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew) My Take on This Story


Who was the presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme `I'm Sorry Haven't A Clue', who died in 2008?

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue returns to Radio 4 - Telegraph TV and Radio I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue returns to Radio 4 The BBC Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is to return with Stephen Fry in the presenter's chair, a year after the death of Humphrey Lyttelton. I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue's Humphrey Lyttelton  By Anita Singh, Showbusiness Editor 2:58PM GMT 25 Feb 2009 Fry will share chairman duties with comedians Jack Dee and Rob Brydon, all previous panellists, after the BBC decided that no one figure could step into Lyttelton's shoes. Announcing the return of the much-loved programme, the station's controller, Mark Damazer, said: "We wrote down the names of three people we thought we would like to chair the show - and we knew we would not immediately ask one person to do all of the first run. That would be a big burden post-Humphrey. The three names we wrote down all said yes and it's wonderful they all agreed." Mr Damazer had considered retiring the comedy panel game altogether. "Some immediately thought that we should end 'Clue' - that Humphrey's dry and self-deprecating wit was so central to the alchemy that it would not work without him," he said. However, he was swayed by letters from listeners who said how much they missed the programme. Mr Damazer conceded: "Of course it won't be the same as before - but these are three men of huge talent and I am confident that the show will work." Recording will begin in April and the first shows will be broadcast in June. Lyttleton died in April 2008, aged 86. He had hosted the show since its beginning in 1972. Related Articles


What is the collective noun for a group of flamingos?

Macquarie Dictionary Back to resources A number of medieval sources provided lists of collective nouns for various animals and birds, purportedly as technical hunting terms, although clearly fanciful in origin. Whether these terms were ever actually used by hunters is doubtful, but a few have in the end become a part of the standard English vocabulary, and scholars from the 19th century onwards have been diligent in reproducing these medieval lists, with greater and less accuracy, so that many of these terms are today still known as the 'proper' terms for a group of some stated animal or bird, even though their use outside this limited domain is virtually non-existent. In imitation of these medieval terms many new terms of a similar nature have been coined in recent times, such as a crash of rhinoceroses. It may be noted that despite the existence of these collective nouns, ordinarily a group of plovers, starlings or owls will most likely be denoted, in both spoken and written English, by the term flock and not congregation, murmuration or parliament. Actual evidence of these 'proper' terms in genuine use is either sketchy or non-existent. The list below includes many common standard English terms, such as a pod of whales and a pack of dogs, as well as more arcane terms such as a clowder of cats and a descension of woodpeckers.


Lindholme Prison is situated dose to which English town or city?

Nottingham travel guide - Wikitravel 12 Get out Nottingham [1] is a city in England , affectionately known as the "Queen of the Midlands". It is famed for its links with the world-renowned legend Robin Hood and has a wealth of history, with a settlement existing in the area since pre-Roman times. Today, Nottingham is a premier shopping destination and one of the top ten most visited cities in England by overseas tourists. Understand[ edit ] Nottingham from the castle Nottingham is one of three major cities in the East Midlands of England , the others being nearby Leicester and Derby . Its prosperity is historically derived mostly from the lace making and coal-mining industries, little of which now remains. Nottingham has moved towards a more service-based economy. The centre of Nottingham lies on the River Leen and its southern boundary follows the course of the River Trent, which flows from Stoke to the Humber. According to the 2001 census, Nottingham has an estimated city population of 275,100. The Nottingham Urban Area conurbation (which includes surrounding suburbs outside the city boundary, and neighbouring towns) has a population of 666,358 (2001 Census). Nottingham is a member of the English Core Cities Group. The heart of the city is the Old Market Square, which underwent a major redevelopment in 2006. Most of the main shopping streets are around the square. The Council House, whose disproportionately tall dome can be seen for miles around, is at the top of the square. The inside of the Council House is the Exchange Arcade, a shopping centre. A bohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley [2] has arisen in recent years, situated close to the Lace Market area. Nottingham receives a lot of tourism, mostly because of the legend of Robin Hood, visiting Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle. By plane[ edit ] East Midlands Airport - Nottingham, Leicester, Derby [3] (IATA: EMA) lies south-west of Nottingham and flights are available to many international destinations. The Skylink [4] bus runs between the airport and city centre every 30 minutes 4am-11pm and hourly 11pm-4am. The bus journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions, and costs £5 for a single or day return ticket. Birmingham International Airport (IATA: BHX) is approx. 40 miles from Nottingham and serves all major international destinations. Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (IATA: DSA) lies to the north of Nottinghamshire. By train[ edit ] Nottingham is on the main line out of London St Pancras. The cheapest tickets between London and Nottingham are available from EM Trains [5] but must be bought well in advance. There are also regular connections to Birmingham , Derby , Leicester , Crewe , Sheffield , and Leeds . Note that trains from London to Sheffield do not stop at Nottingham. Turn right out of the station for an easy 5 minute walk to the city centre. The Nottingham Tram [6] runs from Nottingham main line station through the city centre and out to Hucknall park and ride and Phoenix Park park and ride to the north of the city. By car[ edit ] From the south, travel on the M1 and exit at junction 24 or 25 or use the A606. From the North take the M1 junction 25 or 26. There is a choice of 7 Park and Ride [7] sites with over 4000 spaces, located at easy points around the City . By bus[ edit ] Nottingham has two sizeable bus stations, Broadmarsh [8] and Victoria [9] . Traveline: [10] , 0871 200 22 33 Bus operators offer services to most other UK destinations. GorillaBus [11] operates services to Liverpool, Manchester, Yorkshire and Birmingham. Prices start at £1, and must be pre-booked online. National Express provides cheap advance tickets on a Nottingham-London route, often for as little as a pound each way if booked early enough online. National Express also offers cheap tickets (called funfares) to many other major cities from Nottingham. By bus[ edit ] Nottingham’s bus system is one of the best in the country, with frequent, reliable services across the City and beyond. Two main operators are City Transport and Trent B


Which elite car company manufacture the Europa model of car?

Lotus: A Historical Timeline - Feature - Car and Driver Lotus: A Historical Timeline The 60 years leading up to the all-new Evora have included precisely zero plain cars. May 2010 TWEET Lotus has never been a big car company, as measured by the size of its cars or the scope of its sales. This is a function of focus: Like Enzo Ferrari, Lotus founder Colin Chapman started building road cars primarily as a means of feeding a racing habit, and for many years, Lotus was one of Ferrari’s chief rivals on the racetrack. Although gone from racing’s top echelon for many years—2010 marks Lotus’s reentry after a 16-year absence from Formula 1—the company’s (occasionally uncertain) history on the street continues uninterrupted from the late ‘40s through today. What follows is a history of the world’s lightest-car company, from the very first homebuilt ambler to today’s newest sports car, the Evora . 1948 Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman graduates from engineering school. He modifies a 1928 Austin Seven for local trials races. (Our resident Brit describes trials as “a peculiar form of racing that times cars through treacherous off-road sections, often uphill, often muddy, and always abusive toward the car.”) This diminutive 15-hp car scores a number of wins and provides enough prize money to develop Chapman’s next car. 1949 Chapman modifies another Austin Seven for trials racing and dubs it the Lotus Mark II, retroactively christening his previous car the Mark I. 1952 Chapman founds the Lotus Engineering Company to build race cars, the first of which is the Mark IV trials car. 1957 Essentially a formula car for the road, the lightweight, quick, and responsive Mark VII—known today simply as the 7—starts production in 1957 and continues on today as the Caterham 7 . C/D’s first test of the 7 comes in June 1960. We say of the 1300-pound 7 America: “There’s nothing like it for blowing away the cobwebs of a city office.” Although the handling is praised, acceleration from the 48-hp, 948-cc four-cylinder with a scant 52 lb-ft of torque leaves plenty to be desired—60 mph comes up in just over 12 seconds with the quarter-mile arriving in 19. (As a modern comparison, that’s barely quicker than the Smart ForTwo, a car that is not perfect for blowing away anything but may be perfect for blowing up.) Top speed is a low yet still plenty thrilling 81 mph. The price for all this excitement is $2795, or about $20,000 in today’s dollars. Lotus Super 7 S4 To make enough money to keep racing, Chapman develops his first dedicated production car, the Elite, which features a lightweight fiberglass body and structure. Powered by a single-overhead-cam Coventry Climax 1.2-liter engine making 102 hp, the fiberglass Elite weighs in at 1705 pounds. Our testing reveals a 0-to-60 time of 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 123 mph. A base price of $5700 in our 1960 test works out to about $40,000 today. Our June 1960 road test: “On the road, one of the most remarkable things about the car is the lightness of the rack-and-pinion steering, and, in fact, all the other controls. It’s rarely necessary to move the steering-wheel rim more than a few inches and even in the wet the slightest movement of the wheel serves to correct an incipient slide. The engine never seems to be overworked, and thanks to its aerodynamic shape, the Elite gives far less impression of speed than most sports cars—gliding along at 120 mph while others feel to be laboring at 80 mph.” Lotus Elite 1962 The expense of producing the fiberglass Elite leads Lotus to develop a steel frame for the Elan. The two-seat roadster mounts a fiberglass body onto a steel backbone—a construction style almost every Lotus will utilize for the next 30 or so years—and weighs 1705 pounds. Later, a coupe version is offered. Under the hood is a Ford-based four-cylinder engine displacing 1499 cc and fitted with an aluminum Lotus double-overhead-cam eight-valve head. After selling only 22 examples, Lotus one-ups itself, enlarging the four to 1558 cc and recalling the cars to install the more-powerful engines. (Walter Cronkite and th


What colour is a UK domestic 3 amp electrical appliance fuse?

Wiring electric appliances in domestic premises (UK) ring circuit - fused outlets - high power - out of doors Please note that all electrical wiring and installation details given on diydata.com is for information purposes only. From 1st January 2005, the Building Regulations Part P requires, in England and Wales, that only certified persons can carryout electrical installation work, or the work must be certified upon completion - see this page for more details. Ring circuit The ordinary wall sockets around the house are normally connected to a ring circuit (also referred to as a ring main). The ring circuits of a domestic property supply the socket outlets and fixed appliances in the premises. The 'ring' is formed by the cable going from the consumer unit to the first socket, then on to the second socket and then the next socket etc. until the cable returns to the consumer unit. This means (in simple terms) that every socket on the ring circuit has two cable routes back to the supply. The cable of the ring circuit consists of a brown (live) wire, a blue (neutral) wire and a bare copper earth wire, all three being enclosed by an outer PVC sheathing. The cable used in domestic ring circuits is either 2.5sq mm or 4.0sq mm twin core and earth, these are rated (in free air) at 24amps or 32amps respectively. Each ring circuit is protected by a 32 amp fuse or trip fitted in the consumer unit. Modern installations incorporate a Residual Current Device (RCD) before the consumer unit which trips the whole system off if a fault is detected. In older houses the cabling for ring circuits (and other circuits) may be fed through the wall cavity with the cables coming into the back of the wall mounted socket. This is unacceptable in new premises and extensions. It is now considered that cables within the cavity may become wet causing the insulation of the cable to break down and moisture running down the cable into the socket. When rewiring older houses, new cables should not be run through the cavity, they should be run through new ducting embedded in the inner wall surfaces or under floorboards. A ring circuit is considered to be rated at 30amps (7200 watts). A ring may serve up to 100 m sq of floor area and, in theory, may have any number of sockets outlets or fused connection units connected to it. With each socket outlet is normally rated at 13 amps, as a 'rule of thumb', they are limited to under twenty outlets, it is unlikely that the variety of domestic appliances being used at any one time will exceed 30amps. The length of cable used in a ring circuit is limited to 50 metres for circuits protected by an MCB. The sockets are normally mounted flush with the wall although surface mounted boxes are often easier to fit when sockets are added to the circuit. High power electrical appliances (such as cookers, showers etc.) should not be connected to a ring main even if they use less current that the 30 amp rating of the ring circuit. Connection of such appliances will reduce the number of other appliances that can be use simultaneously and will lead to nuisance trips at the consumer unit. It is advisable to have at least two ring circuit in all premises, in multi floor houses, one for each floor. The kitchen may have a large number of electrical appliances so a separate ring circuit for the kitchen may also worthwhile, this has the added benefit that a freezer will not be affected if there is a fault elsewhere. A single ring circuit should serve a floor area no greater than 100sq m (or 120sq yd). In the UK, plugs used on a modern ring circuit have square pins and each plug is fitted with either 3 or 13 amp fuses. The correct fuse should always be fitted to suit the appliance, 3 amp fuses for appliances rated up to 750 watts, (lamps and clock radios etc.) - 13amp fuses for larger appliances up to 3000 watts. Spur extensions can be connected to the ring circuit. A spur is a socket connected into the ring by a single cable run so the socket does not have the full benefit of two cable routes to the consumer unit. Spurs are often used w


"What is the English translation of the Latin in Vitro""?"

In vitro - definition of in vitro by The Free Dictionary In vitro - definition of in vitro by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/in+vitro Related to in vitro: in vivo in vi·tro  (ĭn vē′trō) adv. & adj. In an artificial environment outside a living organism: an egg fertilized in vitro; in vitro fertilization. [New Latin in vitrō : Latin in, in + Latin vitrō, ablative of vitrum, glass.] in vitro (ɪn ˈviːtrəʊ) adv, adj (Biology) (of biological processes or reactions) made to occur outside the living organism in an artificial environment, such as a culture medium [New Latin, literally: in glass] in vi•tro (ɪn ˈvi troʊ) adj. (of a biological entity or process) developed or maintained in a controlled, nonliving environment, as a laboratory vessel. [1890–95; < Latin: in glass] in vi·tro (ĭn vē′trō) In an artificial environment, such as a test tube; not inside a living organism: grow tissue in vitro. Compare in vivo . in vitro A Latin phrase meaning in glass, used to describe a biological process that is artificially made to happen outside the body, especially fertilization. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: