What is the English equivalent of the Scottish dish 'Rumbledethumps'?

How to Make Rumbledethumps How to Make Rumbledethumps Rumbledethumps is a very famous Scottish dish from the border region of Scotland and a great way to use leftover vegetables. Watch this how-to video from About.com to see instructions for making it. Show transcript Hide transcript Transcript: How to Make Rumbledethumps Today I'm going to show you a Scottish recipe which actually comes from the Border regions of Scotland and it has the delightful name of Rumbledethumps. What Is Rumbledethumps? Rumbledethumps like the Irish dish Colcannon and the English dish Bubble and Squeak is a fantastic way of using up left over vegetables. Ingredients for Rumbledethumps 1lb 5oz/600g potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed 14 oz/400g swede or turnip, peeled, boiled and mashed 3 oz/75g unsalted butter 9oz/250g Savoy cabbage or Kale, finely sliced Salt and Pepper 1 oz /25g cheddar cheese, grated Instructions for Making Rumbledethumps To start our Rumbledethumps the first thing we need to do is into a bowl we need to put the mashed potato and the swede and give those a good stir together. Just put that to one side and into a pan I'm going to melt half of the butter and into the melted butter I'm going to put the cabbage. I'm just going to cook that for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cabbage is soft. The softened cabbage then needs to go into the bowl with the mashed potato and the swede, and a little salt and pepper and the rest of the butter then we mix all of that together. All of that's really mixed together including the butter so now I'm going to put that into an oven proof dish. Smooth the surface and then onto there I'm going to sprinkle the cheese. Cooking Rumbledethumps This now needs to go into the oven at 180 degrees Celsius covered with a lid for about 30 minutes until it is heated through. For the last 5 minutes you'll need to take the lid away to allow the cheese to brown. Oh yes, this looks lovely. All bubbly and golden and that's it, that's all there is to Rumbledethumps. Now you can eat this on its own or it also makes a really great side dish alongside a hearty stew. About videos are made available on an "as is" basis, subject to the Terms of Use .


Bruce Dickinson is singer with which 'heavy metal' group founded in 1975?

Bruce Dickinson - Music on Google Play Bruce Dickinson About the artist Paul Bruce Dickinson, known professionally as Bruce Dickinson, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, author and broadcaster. He is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden and is renowned for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Dickinson began his career in music fronting small pub bands in the 1970s while attending school in Sheffield and university in London. In 1979, he joined the new wave of British heavy metal band Samson, with whom he gained some popularity under the stage name "Bruce Bruce" and performed on two studio records. He left Samson in 1981 to join Iron Maiden, replacing Paul Di'Anno, and debuted on their 1982 album The Number of the Beast. During his first tenure in the band, they issued a series of US and UK platinum and gold albums in the 1980s. Dickinson quit Iron Maiden in 1993 to pursue his solo career, which saw him experiment with a wide variety of heavy metal and rock styles. He rejoined the band in 1999, along with guitarist Adrian Smith, with whom he has released five subsequent studio albums. 1 $9.49 Tyranny of Souls is a heavy metal album released by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson on 23 May 2005. The cover art is a work by renaissance artist Hans Memling. It is his first solo album since... 1 1 $9.49 The Chemical Wedding is the fifth solo album by English heavy metal singer Bruce Dickinson, released on 14 July 1998 through Sanctuary Records. The record draws some inspiration from the works of W... 1 1 $9.99 Tattooed Millionaire is the first solo album by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, released in 1990. The album project began when Dickinson was asked to record a song for A Nightmare on Elm Stre... 1 $28.49 Alive in Studio A is a heavy metal album released in 1995 by Bruce Dickinson. The album does not include new songs but instead re-recordings of songs from Bruce's first two solo-albums with his new... 1 The Iron Maiden 0 Iron Maiden are a British heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The band's discography has grown to thirty-eight albums, including ... 0 Iron Maiden 0 Known for such powerful hits as "Two Minutes to Midnight" and "The Trooper," Iron Maiden were and are one of the most influential bands of the heavy metal genre. The often-imitated band has existed... 0 Dio 0 Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, dru... 0 Helloween 0 Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg, Northern Germany. The band is a pioneering force in the power metal genre, and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the... 0 Steve Harris 0 Stephen Percy "Steve" Harris is an English musician and songwriter, known as the bassist, occasional keyboardist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter and founder of the British heavy metal band Ir... 0 Savatage 0 Savatage is an American heavy metal band founded by the Oliva brothers Jon and Criss in 1978 at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The band was first called Avatar, and just prior to the relea... 0 Blaze Bayley 0 Blaze Bayley is an English singer, musician, songwriter, and lyricist. He was the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994, and currently from 2010 following reunions in 2007 and 2009. Bayley was... 0 Paul Di'Anno 0 Paul Andrews better known as Paul Di'Anno, is a British singer best known as the first vocalist to record with heavy metal band Iron Maiden, from 1978 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno ha... 0 Halford 0 Halford is an American heavy metal band formed in 1999 by British singer Rob Halford, who is best known as the lead vocalist for Judas Priest. Halford formed the band to return to his heavy metal r... 0 Accept 0 Accept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, originally assembled by former v


Written in 1962, 'Dead Cert' was whose first novel?

Dead Cert | novel by Francis | Britannica.com novel by Francis THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles:   in Dick Francis In 1962 Francis turned to fiction with a successful first novel, Dead Cert (filmed 1974). Thereafter he averaged a book a year, all set in the world of horse racing. His books usually feature an amateur sleuth who uses classic deductive reasoning to solve the central mystery and who becomes emotionally involved with the case. The typical Francis villain is a pretentious snob whose...


In the play 'Hamlet' what was the name of the Norwegian prince?

The Norway Subplot of Hamlet Osric Key Events in the Norway Subplot 1. Horatio sees the ghost of Hamlet's father and describes him as wearing the same armour as "When he the ambitious Norway combated" (1.1.60). This passage (1.1.58-63) introduces the Norway subplot. 2. After the Ghost vanishes, Horatio explains that King Hamlet (Prince Hamlet's father) had slain King Fortinbras of Norway in combat and reclaimed land for Denmark. He adds that young Fortinbras "Of unimproved mettle hot and full" (1.1.96) is massing an army to win back the land that King Hamlet had taken. Horatio mistakenly assumes that King Hamlet's ghost is an ominous portent of the looming war (1.1.109). 3. King Claudius addresses the threat from Prince Fortinbras, and he reveals that Fortinbras is seeking his revenge on Denmark without the knowledge of the sitting king of Norway, Fortinbras' uncle: Norway, uncle of young Fortinbras, Who, impotent and bed-rid, scarcely hears Of this his nephew's purpose. (1.2.28-30) Claudius decides to send Cornelius and Voltimand with a letter to the king of Norway, requesting he restrain his hot-blooded young nephew. 4. Cornelius and Voltimand return from their trip (2.2.59) and report that the king had been aware of Fortinbras' gathering of troops, but he thought the attack would be on Poland. When he discovered Fortinbras' sights were on Denmark he became livid and ordered Fortinbras to desist immediately. Voltimand adds that Fortinbras made a vow before his uncle "never more/To give the assay of arms" (2.2.71) against Claudius. Fortinbras will redirect his conflict to Poland. 5. Hamlet, on his way to exile in England, meets a captain in Fortinbras' army. He learns that Fortinbras and his army are marching to Poland to regain "a little patch of ground/That hath no profit in it but the name" (4.4.19). Hamlet is fascinated by Fortinbras' willingness to die over something so insignificant, and the encounter prompts Hamlet's final soliloquy: How all occasions do inform against me (4.4.35-69). 6. Hamlet and Laertes fight and mortally wound each other. Just before Hamlet dies, Osric announces that Fortinbras has returned from Poland. Hamlet, now ruler of Denmark due to Claudius' death earlier in the scene, decrees that valiant young Prince Fortinbras will be his royal heir and asks Horatio to inform Fortinbras of all that has led Hamlet to his lamentable end: On Fortinbras: he has my dying voice; So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited. The rest is silence. (5.2.346-8) Fortinbras takes charge and both the subplot and the play are concluded with Fortinbras' speech: Let four captains Bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage, For he was likely, had he been put on, To have proved most royal: and, for his passage, The soldiers� music and the rite of war Speak loudly for him. Take up the bodies: such a sight as this Becomes the field, but here shows much amiss. Go, bid the soldiers shoot. (5.2.385-393) How to cite this article: Mabillard, Amanda. The Norway Subplot of Hamlet. Shakespeare Online. 20 Aug. 2000. < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/playanalysis/fortinbrasplot.html" > . ______________


Who was Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister, holding office for just 119 days in 1827?

BBC - History -   British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years of high ideals and low cunning, from Gordon Brown to the first man to hold prime ministerial powers, Robert Walpole. Margaret Thatcher Conservative, 1979 - 1990 Britain's first female prime minister came to power with the country descending into industrial and economic chaos. A relatively inexperienced politician, she nonetheless adopted a personal style of indomitable self-confidence and brooked no weakness in herself or her colleagues. Derisively dubbed the 'Iron Lady' by the Soviet press, she wore the moniker with pride. Her government's free-market policies included trade liberalisation, deregulation, sweeping privatisation, breaking the power of the unions, focus on the individual and the creation of an 'enterprise culture'. 'Thatcherism' has had a profound and lasting economic and social impact on Britain, and still sharply divides opinion to this day. The first PM to serve three consecutive terms (including two 'landslide' victories) she was eventually toppled by her own party following the disastrous imposition of a 'poll tax'. Nonetheless, she is generally considered to be one of the best peace time prime ministers of the 20th Century. James Callaghan Labour, 1976 - 1979 Callaghan inherited the office of prime minister following the surprise resignation of Harold Wilson. With only a tiny parliamentary majority to support him, he faced an increasingly one-sided confrontation with organised labour in the form of rampant strike action. Things came to a head in the so-called 'Winter of Discontent', a phrase from Shakespeare borrowed by Callaghan himself to describe the events leading up to February 1979. Britain was 'strikebound', with public servants staging mass walk outs, leaving food and fuel supplies undelivered, rubbish uncollected and - most notoriously - bodies unburied. Things became so bad in Hull it was dubbed 'the second Stalingrad'. The tabloid press has since been accused of overstating the severity of the situation (and wrongly quoting him as saying 'Crisis? What Crisis?') but it was enough at the time to sound the death knell for Callaghan's government later in the same year. Harold Wilson Labour, 1974 - 1976 In March 1974, Wilson became prime minister for the third time at the head of a minority government, following the first hung parliament (one where no party holds a majority) for 45 years. Often described as a wily fixer and negotiator, it took all of his skills to hold on to power in the face of economic and industrial turmoil. His party was also sharply divided, with many Labour members of parliament (MPs) bitter about Wilson's manoeuvring against his colleagues. He called another general election in October 1974, thereby ending the shortest parliament since 1681, and was returned to office with a majority of just three seats. He presided over a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), and a collapse in the value of the pound which prompted a humiliating 'rescue operation' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Exhausted, Wilson resigned saying 'politicians should not go on and on'. Edward Heath Conservative, 1970 - 1974 Heath succeeded in taking Britain into the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union, despite two previous failed attempts by Britain to gain entry, in 1961 and 1967. But his government was dogged by torrid industrial relations and recurrent economic crises. Things came to a head in January 1974, when industry was put on a 'three-day week' to conserve fuel. Fuel was in dangerously short supply following a combination of domestic industrial action (coal miners on 'work-to-rule') and a quadrupling of prices by Middle Eastern oil exporting nations in the wake of Israel's victory in the Yom Kipp


Which poet wrote 'Come, friendly bombs and fall on Slough'?

Slough - John Betjeman Slough by  John Betjeman (1906 - 1984) John Betjeman published his poem about Slough in 1937 in the collected works Continual Dew. Slough was becoming increasingly industrial and some housing conditions were very cramped. In willing the destruction of Slough, Betjeman urges the bombs to pick out the vulgar profiteers but to spare the bald young clerks. He really was very fond of his fellow human beings. Slough is much improved nowadays and he might be pleasantly surprised by a stroll there. Slough Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! It isn't fit for humans now, There isn't grass to graze a cow. Swarm over, Death! Come, bombs and blow to smithereens Those air -conditioned, bright canteens, Tinned fruit, tinned meat, tinned milk, tinned beans, Tinned minds, tinned breath. Mess up the mess they call a town- A house for ninety-seven down And once a week a half a crown For twenty years. And get that man with double chin Who'll always cheat and always win, Who washes his repulsive skin In women's tears: And smash his desk of polished oak And smash his hands so used to stroke And stop his boring dirty joke And make him yell. But spare the bald young clerks who add The profits of the stinking cad; It's not their fault that they are mad, They've tasted Hell. It's not their fault they do not know The birdsong from the radio, It's not their fault they often go To Maidenhead And talk of sport and makes of cars In various bogus-Tudor bars And daren't look up and see the stars But belch instead. In labour-saving homes, with care Their wives frizz out peroxide hair And dry it in synthetic air And paint their nails. Come, friendly bombs and fall on Slough To get it ready for the plough. The cabbages are coming now; The earth exhales.


Which city, on the River Leine, is the capital of the German federal state of Lower Saxony?

Germany: Hanover - Hannover - YouTube Germany: Hanover - Hannover Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 24, 2010 Hanover or Hannover is situated on the river Leine. It is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in Germany. The city is a major center of northern Germany. A highlight is the New City Hall or New Town Hall which was opened on July 20, 1913, after having been under construction for 12 years. It is a magnificent, castle-like building of the era of William II in eclectic style at the southern edge of the inner city (outside of the historic city center of Hanover). The building is embedded in the 10 hectare Maschpark. The Old City Hall is no longer used as the main seat of administration, but houses businesses and the registry office. The dome of the New City Hall, with its observation platform, is nearly 100 m high. The dome's elevator is unique in Europe, with its arched course (parabolic, following the shape of the dome). The Marktkirche ('The Church on the Marketplace' or Market Church) St. Georg and St. Jakobus ('St. George and St. James') is the main Lutheran church in Hanover. It was built in the 14th century and together with the nearby Old Town Hall, is considered the southernmost exemplar of the 'North German brick gothic' (Norddeutsche Backsteingotik) architectural style. Category


In which country did the Tonton Macoute revolt against French rule?

The Tonton Macoutes: The Central Nervous System of Haiti’s Reign of Terror – COHA COHA 8369 10 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2Ftonton-macoutes%2FThe+Tonton+Macoutes%3A+The+Central+Nervous+System+of+Haiti%E2%80%99s+Reign+of+Terror2010-03-11+18%3A15%3A34COHAhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2F%3Fp%3D8369 A Malediction on Haitian Society Few countries in the hemisphere have suffered through such an extensive run of unqualified repressive regimes and military dictatorships as Haiti. The nearly thirty years of harsh rule under François “Papa Doc” Duvalier, and his son, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier that ended in 1986, are likely the most infamous epoch in the painful history of this small French-Creole nation that occupies the western third of the Caribbean island of La Hispaniola. Certainly, the main tool for the maintenance of the regime’s grasp on the population through much of this period was the “Tonton Macoutes,” renamed in 1971 as the Milice de Voluntaires de la Sécurité Nationale —MVSN (Volunteers for National Security). Although this organization no longer formally exists, its legacy of paramilitary violence and sheer brutality still contorts Haitian modern political and economic cultures. The Birth of Terror In 1959, only two years after becoming president, “Papa Doc” created a paramilitary force that would report only to him and would be fully empowered to use unremitting violence to maintain the new administration’s authority to summarily dispose of its enemies. This marked the birth of one of the most brutal paramilitary organizations in the hemisphere and was justified by the leader’s profound paranoia towards the threat posed by the regular armed forces. Haiti’s military began to steadily lose a great deal of authority with the consolidation of the François Duvalier regime, which it would not recover until 1986, when the pressure coming from senior military officers played a major role in the fall of Jean-Claude. A spate of coups followed, with military figures occupying the vacancy left by “Baby Doc.” The Haitians nicknamed this warlord-led goon squad the “Tonton Macoutes,” after the Creole translation of a common myth, about an “uncle” (Tonton) who kidnaps and punishes obstreperous kids by snaring them in a gunnysack (Macoute) and carrying them off to be consumed at breakfast. Consequently, these torturers, kidnapers and extortionists were feared not only by children, but also by the country’s general population, as well as by opposition members and business men not willing to make enforced pay-offs to the authorities. The militia consisted mostly of illiterate fanatics that were converted into ruthless zombie-like gunmen. Their straw hats, blue denim shirts, dark glasses and machetes remain indelibly etched in the minds of millions of Haitians. Ever since its establishment, this brutal organization had free rein to act unreservedly, disregarding any ethical or civil rights of the citizenry that might interfere with its indiscriminate violence. They were not accountable to any state branch, court or elected body, but rather only to their leader, “Papa Doc.” The Second Most Feared Man in Haiti The dictator’s hold on power was guaranteed by the secret police’s terror campaign, and usually, the head of the “Macoutes,” was considered to be extremely close to the dictator. This was especially true under President François Duvalier. Luckner Cambronne was a particularly fierce head of the “Tonton Macoutes” throughout the 1960’s and the beginning of the 1970’s, for two reasons: first, because he was considered perhaps the most powerful and influential man in Haiti during the transition from “Papa” to “Baby Doc,” and second, because of his unique brand of cruelty that enabled him to become very rich and earned him the nickname “Vampire of the Caribbean.” As a result of his close relationship with “Papa Doc,” Luckner climbed rapidly up Haiti’s power structure and he became the chief plotter of the extortions carried out by his henchmen. Later, he profited by supplying corpses and blood to universities and hospitals in t


Stinking Bishop cheese is made in Dymock, in which English county?

Stinking Bishop cheese Cooking Wiki Jump to: navigation , search Stinking Bishop cheese Stinking Bishop is a soft gourmet cheese produced since 1972 by Charles Martel and Son at Laurel Farm, Dymock, Gloucestershire in the South West of England. It is made from the milk of Gloucester cattle , which in 1972 consisted of only 68 Gloucester breed heifers. The breed has been revived to make production of the cheese possible, though it is often combined and pasteurised with the milk of Friesian cattle from a nearby county. The fat content is 48%. The colour ranges from white/yellow to beige, with an orange to grey rind. It is moulded into wheels 2 kg (4.4 lb) in weight, 20 cm (8 inch) in diameter, and 4 cm (1.5 inch) deep. Though only about 20 tonnes are produced each year. Stinking Bishop's notorious odour, which is said to be similar to unwashed socks and wet towels, keeps it popular in the UK and abroad. The distinctive odour comes from the process with which the cheese is washed during its ripening; it is immersed in perry made from the local Stinking Bishop pear (from which the cheese gets its name) every four weeks while it matures. The process is said to have links with that used by local Cistercian monks who have long been associated with the production of washed rind cheeses. As with the French cheese Époisses de Bourgogne , the odour of Stinking Bishop is often found offensive. To increase the moisture content and to encourage bacterial activity, salt is not added until the cheese is removed from its mould. Air bubbles form in the mould, giving the finished cheese an Emmental -like appearance when sliced. The cheese was brought to international attention by a brief but important role in the Oscar-winning 2005 animated film Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, in which it was used to revive Wallace from the dead. Demand for the cheese subsequently rose by 500% Stinking Bishop won Bronze and Gold Medals at the British Cheese Awards in both 2011 and 2012. See also Calories in different varieties and various types of cheeses The number of calories in various types of cheese is very similar when you compare your cheese to a similar types of cheese. For example, almost cheeses that are similar to Cheddar cheese have around 400 calories per 100g If the Stinking Bishop cheese is not listed below, select a similar type of cheese from the list below to get a rough idea for the number of calories in Stinking Bishop cheese. The calorie lists are sortable by clicking the up and down arrows in the heading columns Cheese type


Released in 1997, 'Race 'n' Chase' was the original title of the first video game in which series?

Race'n'Chase | GTA Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share The concept of the game itself. Race'n'Chase was the original concept of what would become the first installment in the  Grand Theft Auto  series. It was developed by DMA Design , set for release on the PlayStation, Windows 95, DOS, Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64. Description The game consisted on an open world where the player would either take the role of a cop or a criminal in multiple game modes that, hence the title of the game, ranged from races to police chases. Similar to the two first Grand Theft Auto games, (and London 1969 & 1961 ) it was developed on a top-down perspective and had multiple cities to be played on. The game went through many changes before release and the project ended up evolving into Grand Theft Auto 1 , which was released in 1997 . Gallery


Who broke the world long jump record by 55 cm when winning the Olympic Gold medal in 1968?

ESPN.com: King Carl had long, golden reign King Carl had long, golden reign By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com Carl Lewis has always amazed us. By distinguishing himself in two seemingly simple actions -- jumping and running -- for the longest time, he became unlike any competitor. With his unsurpassed talent in the long jump and his speed in the sprints, he has gone places where no other track and field athlete has ever visited.     Carl Lewis capped his remarkable Olympics career by winning gold in the long jump at Atlanta in 1996. He didn't lose in the long jump for a decade, winning 65 consecutive competitions. He won four gold medals at the 1984 Olympics, equaling the 1936 accomplishment of his hero, Jesse Owens. He sped to a world record in the 100 meters. And then, when it appeared to be time for him to leave the jumping to younger athletes, he fooled us. "You try to give a man a gold watch, and he steals your gold medal instead. You ask him to pass the torch, and he sets your Olympics on fire," Sports Illustrated's Rick Reilly wrote about Lewis, at the age of 35, winning his fourth consecutive Olympic long jump in 1996. That unexpected and stunning victory gave Lewis his ninth Olympic gold medal, tying him for the largest gold collection with U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz, Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi and Soviet gymnast Larysa Latynina. Yet, through all his triumphs, Lewis never came to be embraced by the country. He never became his sport's ambassador, his sport's Magic Johnson. He came across as haughty and arrogant, cold and calculating, aloof and abrasive. We like our heroes to display at least a minimum of modesty (see Michael Jordan), though it is not necessary to have the unpretentiousness of a Lou Gehrig. The quest for perfection in most athletes is seen as a positive. In Lewis, it came across as a negative. "He rubs it in too much," said Edwin Moses, two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 400 hurdles. "A little humility is in order. That's what Carl lacks." That lack of humility never made up for Lewis being handsome and articulate, of having stayed clean in a dirty sport, of being a crusader against steroid use. Lewis, like Frank Sinatra, did it his way. But unlike Sinatra, he didn't have the charm to go with the talent. ZONE POLL   "Lewis' liberating cool liberates him, not necessarily us," wrote Sports Illustrated's Kenny Moore. "We might understand him best as forged by the 100, holding on to his solitude until the pack falls away." Frederick Carlton Lewis was born July 1, 1961, in Birmingham, Ala., and raised in Willingboro, N.J., a suburban, middle-class, racially mixed environment. Bill and Evelyn Lewis raised Carl and his three siblings with the premise that they didn't have to bend to authority just because it's authority. "We don't like outside influence," said Carl's older brother Cleve, "and we don't like control." Carl was seven when Bob Beamon set the remarkable record - 29 feet, 2½ inches at the 1968 Olympics -- that would possess Lewis for his career. He competed in track on the town club his parents coached. When he was 10, he and a cousin had their picture taken with Owens, who advised him to have fun. Small for his age (his younger sister Carol called him "Shorty") and shy, Lewis sprouted so suddenly at 15 (2½ inches in a month) that he had to walk with crutches for three weeks while his body adjusted. As a high school senior, his 26-8 leap broke the national prep long-jump record. Lewis went to the University of Houston, instead of local track power Villanova, to become more independent. By 1981 he was No. 1 in the world in the 100 meters as well as the long jump. Two years later, he won the 100, 200 and long jump at the U.S. national championships, the first person to achieve this triple since Malcolm Ford in 1886. The 6-foot-2, 173-pound Lewis had even grander plans for the 1984 Olympics: four gold medals. First came the 100 meters. With a burst that was clocked at 28 mph at the finish, Lewis won by an incredible eight feet -- the biggest margin in Olympic history -- in 9.9


On TV how were Robert Harper and Thomas Derbyshire known?

Bobby Ball - Biography - IMDb Bobby Ball Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (2) Overview (3) 5' 4" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory. Becoming friends, they formed a club act known as Bobby and Stevie Rhythm, which became the Sherrell Brothers then The Harper Brothers. Initially they were a vocal duo, but over time started to introduce more comedy into their act. They turned professional in the late 1960s, and eventually changed their name to Cannon and Ball. Their first TV appearance was on Opportunity Knocks in 1968, where they came last. Other early TV work included appearances on Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club during the 1970s. However, during this time their work remained predominantly in clubs and theater's. Their last TV series was in 1991, by which time tastes had changed and they were no longer 'fashionable' on TV. Despite this, they continued their theatre summer seasons and pantomimes, where they still drew large audiences. Guest appearances on TV shows have also continued. Although things seemed to be going well in the 1980s, things off-stage looked much bleaker. Over the years they had gradually grown apart, to the extent that they no longer spoke to one another except when work demanded. Bobby was drinking heavily, womanizing, and had gained a reputation for violence. In 1986 Bobby became a Christian, and Tommy followed in 1992. During the 1990s and 2000s Cannon and Ball have continued working, with theatre tours, summer shows, pantomimes and TV appearances keeping them busy. They now also perform regular Christian concerts and 'evening with...' shows where they talk about their life story and their faith. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Darren W Spouse (2)


If two sides of a right-angled triangle are 3cm and 4cm long, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Geometry problem solver - The triangles Geometry problem solver triangle circumscribed to the   circumference triangle inscribed in the   circle   triangle rectangle inscribed   in the  semicircle     They give the tracks some problems can be solved automatically, the numerical values do not matter in the various examples. Calculate the perimeter and area of an equilateral triangle knowing that the side measures 10 centimeters. Track 2 Calculate the perimeter of an equilateral triangle knowing that the height is 10 cm. Track 3 Calculate the perimeter and area of an equilateral triangle that has a height that measures 25.98 cm. Track 4 The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 99 cm. Calculate the side of the triangle. Track 5 The perimeter of an equilateral triangle measures 45 cm. How big is your area ? Track 6 Than you have to increase the size of the side of an equilateral triangle, which is 30 cm, so that its perimeter is 150 cm ? Track 7 Than you have to decrease the perimeter of an equilateral triangle, which measures 60 cm, so that its side is 15 cm long. isosceles triangle Track 8 An isosceles triangle has a base of 5 cm along the sloping side is 0.3 dm. Calculate the perimeter and the area of the triangle. Track 9 An isosceles triangle has the oblique side length of 180 cm and height 144 cm long. Calculate the perimeter and area. Track 10 An isosceles triangle has a base which measures 56 cm and a height of 96 cm. Calculate the size of the perimeter of the triangle and the area. Track 11 Calculate the perimeter of an isosceles triangle knowing that the base measuring 5 cm and that the oblique side is 4/5 of the base. Track 12 An isosceles triangle has a base of 60 cm and a height 2/3 of the base. Calculate the size of the oblique side. Track 13 The side of an isosceles triangle measures 50 cm and the base is equal to its 6/5. Calculate the perimeter and area of the triangle. Track 14 The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 52 cm and the base is 3/5 of the oblique side. Calculate the measures of the base and side of the triangle. Track 15 The difference between the oblique side and base measures 20 cm, and the oblique side is the 5/4 of the base; calculate the perimeter and the area of the isosceles triangle. Track 16 In an isosceles triangle, the sum of the oblique side and the base measures 50 cm and their difference measure 16 cm. Calcolane the measure of the sides and the perimeter. Track 17 In an isosceles triangle, the sum of the base and of an oblique side is 41 cm and the base exceeds 5 cm of the oblique side. Calculate the perimeter. Track 18 An isosceles triangle has a perimeter of 35 cm and the oblique side is three times the base. Calculate the size of the base and the oblique side. Track 19 Calculates the measure of the circumference and the area of an isosceles triangle, knowing that the base is equal to 2/5 of the oblique side and their sum is 49 cm. Track 20 The angle at the vertex of an isosceles triangle is 120 ï¿½ wide. Calculate the perimeter and area of a triangle, knowing that the height measures 20 cm. Track 21 Two isosceles triangles ABC and PQR have the same perimeter measuring 35 cm and each of the oblique sides of ABC is three times the base. How big is each of the congruent sides of the RFP, knowing that the base exceeds 4 cm to ABC ? Track 22 The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 17 dm and the base exceeds the oblique side of 20 cm. Calculate the area of the triangle. Track 23 The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 17 dm and the base exceeds the oblique side of 20 cm. Knowing that the height measurement 3.57 dm, calculates the area of the triangle. Track 24 In an isosceles triangle the perimeter is 120 cm and the height of the oblique side on the base measure 50 cm and 35.70 cm, respectively. Calculate the area of the triangle and the height measurement on the oblique side. Track 25 In an isosceles triangle with a base angle is the fourth part of the outer adjacent. Calculate the amplitudes of the three interior angles of the triangle. Track 26 An isosceles tria


What name is given to the lateral deviation of the big toe causing pain at the joint, usually caused by ill-fitting footwear?

Bunion or Hallux Abducto Valgus | Foot & Ankle Clinic Request an appointment Patient education A bunion is a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the big toe. As pressure is applied, the tissues around the joint may become swollen, red, stiff, and tender; the great toe is forced inwards towards, and sometimes under or over, the other toes. Over the years the characteristic bony bump becomes increasingly prominent. Over time arthritis will develop in the joint. Bunions can also occur on the outside of the foot near the little toe. This is called a “bunionette” or “Tailor’s Bunion”. Anatomy Bunions are usually associated with a lateral deviation of the big toe toward the second, and deviation in the angle between the first and second metatarsal bones of the foot. The sesamoid bones found beneath the first metatarsal head may also become deviated over time as the first metatarsal bone drifts away from its normal position. In addition to causing pain and discomfort, the changes that bunions make to the shape of your foot can make it hard to find shoes to wear,and even make walking difficult. The big toe joint is very important during the gait cycle for pushing off the ground. With this imbalance of the joint there is a loss of the proper range of motion leading to an inefficient gait. Causes Biomechanics: Bunions develop from abnormal foot structure and mechanics, both of which are inherited features. People with flat or pronated feet appear to be more prone to instability of the big toe joint and have a higher incidence of bunions. Footwear: Certain types of footwear such as high heeled or ill-fitting shoes can contribute to the development of bunions. That is why bunions are more common in women than men. Improper footwear can exacerbate the problem caused by the original genetic structure. Injury: Injuries to the foot can also be a factor in developing a bunion. Some activities (eg ballet dancing) put added pressure on the joint and may increase the chance of bunions developing. A number of other factors are known to play a role in the cause of bunions: Diseases such as cerebral palsy, arthritis, specifically the inflammatory arthritides. Symptoms Deformed shape: Bunions exhibit a deformed bumped curve at the joint of the big toe, pushing the toe towards the lesser toes. Redness and Inflammation: Redness and swelling at the big toe joint are also usually present. Pain and tenderness: There will commonly be pain in the toe joint and sometimes cramping in the  toe or foot. The bursa (fluid-filled sac) on the inside of your foot at the big toe joint may also become painful and tender to the touch. Numbness: Tingling, burning or total numbness in the big toe joint may be present. Decreased motion: Immobility or movement restriction at the big toe joint is common. Corns and Callus formation: A painful callus can develop on the side or bottom of the big toe or big toe joint. A corn may be present between the big toe and second toe from the pressure caused by the bunion moving the toes. Diagnosis Physical exam: Clinical observation of the bunion is typical to make the diagnosis. Your doctor will ask you questions about the symptoms you are experiencing. The structure and biomechanics of the patient’s entire foot is examined. Bunions are often termed mild, moderate or severe. X-rays: X-ray evaluation is essential in order to determine the degree of the bone shift and specific angles and the relationships between the bones. This enables the surgeon to have a better understanding of the degree of bone deformity to ascertain the best treatment. Treatment Non-Surgical Treatment: Padding and Strapping: The doctor will examine your foot and provide you with options to properly pad the painful area to reduce friction and minimize pain. Corticosteroids: Injections of steroids may be administered if the inflammation is severe to decrease inflammation. Functional orthotics: Often prescribed by your doctor to help control foot function, relieve pressure on the joint and decrease symptoms. Possibly this will prevent worsening of t


Which tennis player won six consecutive majors in 1983-84 but did not achieve a calendar Grand Slam in doing so?

Grand Slam (tennis) - Wikipedia Grand Slam (tennis) Hopman Cup The Grand Slam tournaments, or Majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. They offer the most ranking points, [1] prize money, public and media attention, the greatest strength and size of field, and greater number of "best of" sets for men. The Grand Slam itinerary consists of the Australian Open in mid January, the French Open in May and June, Wimbledon in June and July, and the US Open in August and September. Each tournament is played over a period of two weeks. The Australian and US tournaments are played on hard courts , the French on clay , and Wimbledon on grass . Wimbledon is the oldest, founded in 1877, followed by the US in 1881, the French in 1891, and the Australian in 1905. However, of these four, only Wimbledon was a major before 1924/25, the time when all four became designated Grand Slam tournaments. The term Grand Slam also, and originally, refers to the achievement of winning all four major championships in a single calendar year within one of the five events: men's and women's singles; men's, women's, and mixed doubles. In doubles, one team may accomplish a Grand Slam playing together or one player may achieve it with different partners. The term "Grand Slam" without qualification refers to winning the four majors in a single calendar year. [2] [3] [4] Winning the four majors in consecutive tournaments but not in the same year is known as a Non-Calendar Year Grand Slam, while winning all four majors at any point during the course of a career is known as a Career Grand Slam. Winning the gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in addition to the four majors in a one calendar year is known as a "Golden Grand Slam" or more commonly the "Golden Slam". Also, winning the Year-End Championship (known as ATP World Tour Finals for men's singles and doubles disciplines, and WTA Tour Championships for both women's disciplines) in the same period is known as a "Super Slam". Together, all four Majors in all three disciplines (singles, doubles, and mixed doubles) are called a "boxed set" of Grand Slam titles. No male or female player has won all twelve events in one calendar year, although a "career boxed set" has been achieved by three female players during their careers. Origin of the term "Grand Slam" The term slam for winning all of the tricks in the whist family card games (see also whist terms ) is attested from early in the 17th century. Grand slam for all of the tricks, in contrast to small slam or little slam for all but one, dates from early in the 19th century. [5] This use was inherited by contract bridge , a modern development of whist defined in 1925 that became very popular in Britain and America by 1930. Grand slam has been used in golf since 1930, when Bobby Jones won the four major championships, two British and two American. Although John F. Kieran is widely credited with first applying the term "grand slam" to tennis, to describe the winning of all four major tennis tournaments in a calendar year, sports columnist Alan Gould had used the term in that connection almost two months before Kieran. [6] History The possibility of being the reigning champion of all the current four Majors did not exist until 1924/25, when the International Lawn Tennis Federation designated the Australasian, French (before 1925 only open to members of French tennis clubs), British and American championship tournaments as the four Majors. Before that time only three events: Wimbledon, the World Hard Court Championships (held in Paris & once in Brussels) and the World Covered Court Championships (held in various locations) were considered the premier international tennis events by the ILTF. [7] [8] Tony Wilding of New Zealand won all three of those earlier majors in one year – 1913. It has been possible to complete a Grand Slam in most years and most disciplines since 1925. It was not possible from 1940 to 1945 because of interruptions at Wimbledon, the Australian and French opens due to the Second World War , the years from 1970 to 1985 when ther


Which is the largest borough of New York?

NYC Population Complete Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for July 1, 2015 Introduction The U.S. Census Bureau prepares estimates of total population for all counties in the United States on an annual basis, using a demographic procedure known as the “administrative records method” (described below). This method assumes that post-census population change can be closely approximated with vital statistics data on births and deaths, along with other administrative and survey data that provide a picture of migration patterns. Total Population According to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, New York City’s population increased from 8,175,1331 in April of 2010 to 8,550,405 in July of 2015. This is an increase of 375,300 residents or about 4.6 percent over the 2010 mark. Among the boroughs, Brooklyn saw the largest change in population in this 63-month period, growing by 5.3 percent or 132,000 persons, followed by the Bronx (5.1 percent or 70,300 persons), Queens (4.9 percent or 108,400 persons), and Manhattan (3.7 percent or 58,600 persons). The lowest growth occurred in Staten Island (1.2 percent or 5,800 persons). New York City’s population increase since April of 2010 represented 89.8 percent of the total increase in New York State, which raised the city’s share of the State’s population, from 42.2 percent to 43.2 percent. Components of Population Change Demographers divide population change into components.  Natural increase represents the difference between births and deaths. Net migration represents the balance between persons entering and leaving an area. Together, these components describe how populations change over time. The U.S. Census Bureau constructs population estimates for all counties in the United States by separately estimating the components of change. Births and deaths are compiled using data from the national vital statistics system. Net migration is calculated by estimating the rate of net migration for persons coming in from and leaving for other counties in the 50 states (net domestic migration) and the balance of people who immigrate from and emigrate to other nations and Puerto Rico (net international migration). The net domestic migration rate is derived using income tax returns from the Internal Revenue Service and Medicare enrollment data from the Social Security Administration (see methods discussion below). It is important to keep in mind that New York City has a very dynamic population, with several hundred thousand people coming and going each year. This “churn” has long characterized the City, and represents a fluidity that is difficult to characterize using the net migration measures presented herein. This dynamism is a testament to the City being a magnet for those seeking opportunities, then moving on, only to be replaced by the next set of individuals aspiring for a better life.  This very vibrant picture is what makes New York City’s population extraordinary and different from most other places in the nation and, perhaps, the world. The most recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the following for the 2010-2015 period: a) Positive natural increase – the surplus of births over deaths added 341,300 persons to New York City’s population between April of 2010 and July of 2015. b) Net migration was positive for the city overall, with a net migration gain of 49,600 persons for the period.  While small by the standards of the City’s overall population, the picture of positive net migration represents a reversal of longstanding pattern of population losses through migration. The recent gain through migration was the result of a net inflow of 452,500 persons through international migration, which offset a net domestic migration loss of 402,900 persons. For the first time in over a half-century, migration fueled population growth. c)   Every borough, except Staten Island, displayed positive net migration between April 2010 and July of 2015.  New Patterns of Recent Growth: 2014-2015 vs. 2010-2014 The robust pace of grow


The Battle of Borodino took place during the Napoleonic Wars, in which country is Borodino?

Battle of Borodino (Summary) – History Wars Weapons About Battle of Borodino (Summary) The Battle of Borodino took place on September 7, 1812, during the Russian Campaign , and was fought between the French Army, under Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Russian Imperial Army, led by Mikhail Kutuzov, near the village of Borodino, Russia. Reinforced by Polish, German and Italian troops, the French Army was composed of 145,000 men and 600 artillery pieces. The Russian Army consisted of about 130,000 soldiers. The Russian Campaign had begun in June 1812, when the French Great Army penetrated Russian territory, heading towards Moscow. At the beginning, the Russians had avoided a direct encounter with the French as they pulled back, following a scorched earth policy. However, the Russian commander finally decided to set up a defensive line at Borodino. Preceded by an earlier clash between a French cavalry regiment and Russian infantry units at Shevardino, the Battle of Borodino began on the early morning of September 7, with a French cavalry attack on the Russian lines. Both French and Russian fought ferociously. Having withstood several waves of French cavalry charge, the Russian left wing began to collapse as Mikhail Kutuzov ordered a retreat. Although the French defeated the Russians, they suffered a high number of casualties, 17,000 dead and about 19,000 wounded, which included several generals. Approximately 20,000 Russians fell in action during this battle. French Commanders: Napoleon Bonaparte, Michel Ney, Joachim Murat Russian Commanders: Mikhail Kutuzov, Pyotr Bagration


The Raven - Poems | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poets, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization. browse poems & poets sign up to receive a new poem-a-day in your inbox sign up Opportunity Costs by Barbara Ras occasions read poems by edgar allan poe  On January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Poe's father and mother, both professional actors, died before the poet was three years old, and John and Frances Allan raised him as a foster child in Richmond, Virginia. John Allan, a prosperous tobacco exporter, sent Poe to the best boarding schools and later to the University of Virginia, where Poe excelled academically. After less than one year of school, however, he was forced to leave the university when Allan refused to pay Poe's gambling debts. Poe returned briefly to Richmond, but his relationship with Allan deteriorated. In 1827, he moved to Boston and enlisted in the United States Army. His first collection of poems, Tamerlane, and Other Poems, was published that year. In 1829, he published a second collection entitled Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems. Neither volume received significant critical or public attention. Following his Army service, Poe was admitted to the United States Military Academy, but he was again forced to leave for lack of financial support. He then moved into the home of his aunt Maria Clemm and her daughter Virginia in Baltimore, Maryland. Poe began to sell short stories to magazines at around this time, and, in 1835, he became the editor of the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond, where he moved with his aunt and cousin Virginia. In 1836, he married Virginia, who was fourteen years old at the time. Over the next ten years, Poe would edit a number of literary journals including the Burton's Gentleman's Magazine and Graham's Magazine in Philadelphia and the Broadway Journal in New York City. It was during these years that he established himself as a poet, a short story writer, and an editor. He published some of his best-known stories and poems, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and "The Raven." After Virginia's death from tuberculosis in 1847, Poe's lifelong struggle with depression and alcoholism worsened. He returned briefly to Richmond in 1849 and then set out for an editing job in Philadelphia. For unknown reasons, he stopped in Baltimore. On October 3, 1849, he was found in a state of semi-consciousness. Poe died four days later of "acute congestion of the brain." Evidence by medical practitioners who reopened the case has shown that Poe may have been suffering from rabies. Poe's work as an editor, a poet, and a critic had a profound impact on American and international literature. His stories mark him as one of the originators of both horror and detective fiction. Many anthologies credit him as the "architect" of the modern short story. He was also one of the first critics to focus primarily on the effect of style and structure in a literary work; as such, he has been seen as a forerunner to the "art for art's sake" movement. French Symbolists such as Mallarmé and Rimbaud claimed him as a literary precursor. Baudelaire spent nearly fourteen years translating Poe into French. Today, Poe is remembered as one of the first American writers to become a major figure in world literature. Selected Bibliography Tamerlane and Other Poems (1827) Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems (1829) Poems (1831) The Raven and Other Poems (1845) Eureka: A Pro


The CREST system is used to settle the sales and purchases of what?

The Crest of a trading wave | The Independent Money The Crest of a trading wave In just over three months, a new share-settlement system will move into place on the stock market. Its impact will be revolutionary, and investors would be wise to be prepared. Saturday 23 March 1996 00:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Mention Crest and most of us probably think of toothpaste. However, investors buying shares are set to hear a lot more about Crest, the new electronic system for settling payments for sales and purchases of shares. Considerable changes in the share settlement system have been implemented since an electronic system called Taurus was abandoned in 1993. The old account-trading system, which divided the year into two- or three-week- long "accounts" at the end of which the net balances owing were paid, has been abandoned. It allowed plenty of time for private investors and trustees to deliver stock certificates to the market and settle accounts. But share deals are now completed on a rolling-settlement basis, allowing five business days to settle an account. Once Crest is established, the settlement period is likely to be further reduced to three days. This will make it even more difficult for investors dealing on an advisory basis who currently hold shares in their own names, and in particular for those not using a nominee service that provides an administrative role in delivering stocks into the Crest system. So what are the likely consequences of Crest? Under Crest all share dealings will be "dematerialised". Put simply, much of the cumbersome movement of paper will be removed and it is expected that the majority of shares will be registered electronically. Those who wish to hold certificates may continue to do so, but if a holding is sold the stockbroker handling the sale must dematerialise the stock in order to deliver it electronically to the market through the Crest system, adding to costs. Crest will operate typically through stockbrokers and banks, which will be members of Crest and may also provide a nominee service. The cost of this service will vary, but in many cases may be provided free of charge by stockbrokers. Share deals will be settled electronically, with title being confirmed by regular statements from the investor's Crest member, in much the same way as bank customers receive statements showing movements and closing balances in their bank accounts. Many brokers will already be encouraging clients to use a nominee service as it resolves any problems relating to delivery and enables a smooth transition when Crest's new electronic dealing system starts in July. But the radical changes that are taking place should force others to review their current arrangements. A key factor will be the cost of dealing. Investors can, at a price, continue holding on to share certificates; alternatively they may be able to deal more quickly and cheaply through Crest members. Further protection is provided by stockbrokers regulated by the Securities & Futures Authority. Crest will have a large impact on investors and the financial services industry alike. It is a similar change to that which took place in the banking world with the demise of the pass-book. With the computerisation of settlement systems it will become increasingly difficult to deal using share certificates, so investors should review their options. There has never been a better time for investors to examine their position and consider how effective this will be in the future. Fraser Gardiner is a director of Bell, Lawrie White. The Crest options to consider Designated nominee service Investor has final say Advantages:


Which city, by the River Rhine is the capital of the German federal state of North-Rhine Westphalia?

North Rhine-Westphalia | state, Germany | Britannica.com state, Germany Cologne North Rhine–Westphalia, German Nordrhein-Westfalen, Land (state) of western Germany . It is bordered by the states of Lower Saxony to the north and northeast, Hessen to the east, and Rhineland-Palatinate to the south and by the countries of Belgium to the southwest and the Netherlands to the west. The state of North Rhine–Westphalia was created in 1946 through the amalgamation of the former Prussian province of Westphalia and the northern portion of the Prussian Rhine province; the former state of Lippe was incorporated in 1947. (See also Lippe ; Rhineland ; Westphalia .) The principalities that existed until about 1800 in the area are recalled by regional names: Münsterland in the north, Sauerland in the southeast, and Berg in the vicinity of the cities of Düsseldorf and Cologne. The state capital is Düsseldorf . A large passenger boat passing Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine River, in North … Patrick Ward/Corbis Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. North Rhine–Westphalia includes the upland regions of North Eifel in the southern part of the state and the mountains of the Sauerland in the southeast. Volcanic rock occurs in the region of the Siebengebirge (“Seven Hills”) on the eastern bank of the Rhine River. In the east the Westerwald —a mountainous region bordering the Weser River —is characterized by several escarpments and by the narrow, elongated ridges of the Teutoburg Forest and some small mountains. The northwest is composed of lowlands that gradually merge with the upland regions on the south and east. Forests predominate in the higher mountain regions, but in the lowlands large forests are generally found only in infertile sandy areas. Forested areas represent almost one-fourth of the state’s total land area. The north-flowing Rhine River , along with its major tributary, the Ruhr, drains the largest physical region of the state. Areas bordering on the west are eventually drained by the Meuse (Maas) River in neighbouring Belgium and the Netherlands. Those on the north are drained by the Ems and those on the northeast by the Weser. Ultimately, the entire drainage system empties into the North Sea . Similar Topics Saarland The state’s proximity to the North Sea (and the Gulf Stream) makes the lowland zones mild in the winter, with mean January temperatures of about 34 °F (1 °C), while July temperatures average about 63 °F (17 °C). Precipitation is often less than 30 inches (762 mm) in the Rhine valley. The mountainous regions, however, are cool and wet. North Rhine–Westphalia is Germany’s most populous state, and it has many medium-sized and large cities, especially in the Rhine-Ruhr area, which is one of the largest conurbations in Europe. Among them are Aachen , Bochum , Bonn , Cologne , Dortmund , Duisburg , Düsseldorf , Essen , Münster , Solingen , and Wuppertal . The Rhineland-Westphalian boundary—running through the state from northwest to southeast—corresponds to the old border between the Saxons and the Franks and is reflected in variations of dialect of the German language. During the Reformation the principalities in the area were divided between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. These differences still exist; more than half of the total state population is Roman Catholic, but local dominance of either religion often claims more than three-fourths of a region’s inhabitants. These cultural differences are strongest in the rural areas, which account for a relatively small proportion of the state’s population. In urban areas, cultural identity has dissipated as a result of heavy immigration of people from eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean region, and the Netherlands. Living and health standards in the state are very high. North Rhine–Westphalia plays a leading role in the national economy. The Rhine-Ruhr region—the country’s most important industrial area—runs through the centre of the state and is the principal mining and energy-producing area of Germany. Bituminous coal deposits are located in the regions of the Ruhr and A


What is the married surname of the Princess Royal's daughter, Zara?

Zara Phillips wedding: Ceremony at Edinburgh church - BBC News BBC News Zara Phillips wedding: Ceremony at Edinburgh church 30 July 2011 Close share panel Image caption Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips emerge from Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips has married England rugby player Mike Tindall at a ceremony in Edinburgh. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were among those at the wedding in Canongate Kirk on a sunny Royal Mile. Hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets for Scotland's first royal wedding in almost 20 years. Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, and Prince Harry were also attending the ceremony and reception at Holyroodhouse. The Reverend Neil Gardner welcomed guests up the Royal Mile, including the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. The bride's dress, an ivory silk and satin gown, was designed by Stewart Parvin, one of the Queen's favourite couturiers. This was accompanied by a veil, tiara and Jimmy Choo shoes. Media captionIt is Scotland's first royal wedding in almost 20 years The doors of the Canongate Kirk were closed to the press and public, but hundreds of well-wishers gathered in Edinburgh's Old Town to watch the arrival and departure of the Royal Family. After the ceremony the couple emerged arm-in-arm, stood on the steps to the entrance to the 17 Century kirk and shared a kiss. The newlyweds arrived back at the palace as the Royal Scots Association pipe band played. Among the crowds who turned out for the day was Jackie Rushton, 48, from Yorkshire, who told BBC Scotland: "I just love anything to do with the Royal Family, I'm a big fan, I have great respect for them." Another well-wisher, Margaret Kittle, 76, travelled from Winona in Canada to see the wedding. She said: "I've come to all the royal weddings since Princess Anne and Mark Phillips' wedding. "I like to come to the weddings and all the royal occasions that I can, because the Queen is queen of Canada." Zara's married name Zara Phillips is believed to be setting a royal precedent by not taking the surname of Mike Tindall. Even when they marry commoners, Royal brides have always adopted the family name of their partners. When Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, daughter of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon, wed Daniel Chatto in 1994 she took on his name. Zara's decision appears to be based on the fact she wants to preserve her sporting persona and business interests. The former equestrian world champion is known throughout the sport as Zara Phillips and she has signed a number of deals which help fund her sporting interests. Other guests included Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. The private afternoon ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The couple hosted a pre-wedding party on the royal yacht Britannia, which is moored in Leith, on Friday night. They had previously attended a rehearsal for the ceremony at the kirk with the bride's parents, Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Princess Anne's second marriage, to Timothy Laurence, was the last Scottish royal wedding in 1992. Zara, 30, will keep her maiden name when she marries. It is understood this is because of her sporting career in equestrianism. Mr Tindall, from Otley in Yorkshire, plays for club side Gloucester and has been capped more than 60 times for his country. He invited some of England's best-known rugby players to the wedding. He and best man Iain Balshaw were part of England's winning 2003 rugby World Cup squad in Australia, where the couple were introduced by Zara's cousin Prince Harry. Lothian and Borders Police said they had been working with the Palace and Edinburgh City Council to ensure the event's smooth running. Supt Ivor Marshall, who is the Silver Commander responsible for overseeing security arrangements, said the kirk's location, close to both the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, yet set on the busy tourist hub of the Royal Mile, presented unique challenges.


Who presents 'Sounds of the Seventies' on Sundays on Radio 2?

BBC Radio 2 - Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s - Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s Johnnie Walker Hear Johnnie presenting Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s, Sundays 3-5pm Johnnie Walker made his name in the 60s with the pirate ship Radio Caroline. His night-time show was essential listening for 86% of the night-time audience, which increased to over 20 million Europe-wide on the night of 14 August 1967, as Walker and 'Caroline' continued in defiance of Government legislation which silenced all the others. During his first seven-year period with Radio 1 from 1969 to 1976, Johnnie Walker established a reputation as a DJ who accorded more importance to the records he played than the chat in between. On his lunchtime show, he pioneered new names like Steve Harley, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and Steely Dan. Pop The Question and the Tuesday Chart Rundown were other well remembered features of the show. Johnnie was front page news when he described the Bay City Rollers as 'musical garbage', and his outspoken views and insistence on playing album tracks led to a showdown with his Radio 1 boss and a move to San Francisco in 1976. In California he recorded a weekly show which was broadcast on Radio Luxembourg. Johnnie returned home in the early 80s, and following stints with ILR stations Radio West and Wiltshire Radio in the West Country, he returned to Radio 1 to present 'The Stereo Sequence'. Over 30 years of music fandom was then channelled into Radio 2's Drivetime show which he hosted until March 2006. In April 2006 he began his Sunday show on Radio 2 reflecting spirituality. That same year he was awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List. Johnnie now presents Sound Of The 70s, Radio 2 In Concert, Johnnie Walker's Long Players and Johnnie Walker Meets ... - a series of occasional in-depth interviews with some of music's biggest names.


A system known as SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique) is used to control our travel movements in what way?

Selective Vehicle Priority Methods BALANCE; and SPOT / UTOPIA Within the UK, most recent experience has been obtained with SCOOT which grants priority to buses through green time extensions and stage recalls, coupled with a variety of possible compensation strategies. Priority is considered for an individual node only. Priority to emergency vehicles is normally provided in UK systems through simple fixed green wave progression initiated manually from the fire station. The research has examined the full range of systems developed within the UK and overseas, considering the impact of their different characteristics such as: the base UTC system which forms the vehicle for providing priority; rules applied to the application of extension, recalls and compensation mechanisms; the time horizon considered for modelling and granting priority; and effect of data transmission delays. The review has sought out studies of the effect of traffic variables on the performance of priority systems such as congestion and the frequency of priority requests. Experience of priority systems that are more advanced than those currently employed generally in the UK have been sought. Examples are priority systems that can discriminate between vehicle characteristics using data transmitted from "intelligent" in vehicle units. Greater sophistication has also been applied in some fire station green wave systems employing selective vehicle detection on the fire appliances. The research review has also sought out developments that address the perceived demands of the UK market, which have been revealed in the parallel work package, WP3.0, the assessment of user needs. A particular area of interest has been currently unsatisfied areas of the market such as fixed time UTC systems. Searches of relevant published literature have been made using on-line facilities linked to national and international databases, and UK library catalogues. The review builds on previous work done in this area such as the ERTICO Collaborative Study on Public Transport Priority at Traffic Signals (Hounsell et al, 1996) Table 1: Results of Keyword Searches DATABASE - - Use has been made of the TRANSPORT CD-ROM, the BIDS database and other bibliographic search tools which are available at ITS . Search parameters were defined to ensure that all relevant material has been uncovered, and to restrict the volume of material to be reviewed for manageable proportions. Abstracts of relevant publications have been examined and full copies of the most useful papers obtained and studied in detail. Table 1 gives the number of abstracts uncovered in each of the databases used for a variety of keywords. Once the most important papers had been uncovered an attempt was made to obtain sufficient information about each scheme to enable the scheme architecture to be described in terms of the Logical Reference Model adopted by the UTMC programme (See Appendix A ). The selective priority systems revealed by the literature search have been categorised under three headings. These are: Bus priority, where priority is only given to buses, usually travelling along with other traffic. Tram/trolley bus/guided bus priority, where priority is given to public transport vehicles which are constrained in their movements by tracks, overhead wires or a guideway and which often move along segregated carriageways. Sometimes these priority schemes are also integrated with bus priority schemes. Emergency vehicle priority, where priority is given to emergency vehicles when they attend emergencies. This is sometimes an adaption of a public transport priority scheme, with the emergency vehicle receiving a higher level of priority. A specialist application which gives priority to slow moving convoys of vehicles has also been found in operation in Brisbane, Australia. For each priority scheme reported on in this chapter, there is an Introduction section giving a brief description of the scheme. There is then a section describing how the priority is given by the signal control strategy. This is followed by a section describi


Who was Britain's longest-serving Foreign Secretary, being in office from December 1905 to December 1916?

History of Sir Edward Grey - GOV.UK GOV.UK Sir Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Fallodon Foreign Secretary November 1905 to December 1916 Lived November 1905 to December 1916 Political party Interesting facts Holds the longest continuous term of any Foreign Secretary. Sir Edward Grey set out the main aspects of his foreign policy in a speech made in opposition in October 1905: friendship with the USA, the Anglo-Japanese alliance and the Anglo-French entente. The latter was tested as soon as he took office in December 1905, following the Liberal Party’s landslide election victory, when Germany attempted to split the entente over the issue of Morocco. Grey gave strong support to France, and in January 1906 he authorised military conversations which resulted in plans being drawn up to send an expeditionary force to France in the event of war. Grey did not inform the Cabinet of the talks, believing it to be unnecessary as he had given no commitment to the French. But he also knew there was a risk they would not agree and he did not want his authority questioned. Grey belonged to the group of ‘Liberal Imperialists’ who had supported British action during the Boer War and had not long been reconciled to the rest of the Liberal Party. An unconventional Foreign Secretary Grey was not a conventional Foreign Secretary. He disliked travelling – his first official trip abroad was to France in 1914 – preferring instead to conduct relations through ambassadors in London. He also hated being in London, away from his north-country pursuits: bird watching, fly-fishing and hill-walking. The job imposed a heavy workload and there were 6 times more papers than usual received by the Foreign Office in the 20 years from 1895. In August 1907 Grey concluded an entente with Russia, settling differences over Tibet, Afghanistan and Persia to improve the security of India. But the agreement was criticised by radicals who saw it as bolstering a reactionary empire. Maintaining the balance of power in Europe Grey would later be criticised for not converting the ententes with France and Russia into alliances and also for making the agreements in the first place. His aim was less about securing the Empire and more about maintaining the balance of power in Europe against an increasingly dominant Germany. But his balancing act was subtler than just supporting France against German hegemony. He also sought to prevent France and Russia from being drawn into the German orbit or allowing them to feel they could rely on British support to challenge Germany themselves. Germany saw this balance of power as encirclement but its erratic foreign policy under Wilhelm II did little to help the country's cause. In July 1911 Germany provoked a second Moroccan crisis by sending the gunboat Panther to Agadir. During the crisis details of the 1906 staff talks surfaced, leading to angry exchanges within Cabinet. The seemingly secretive nature of Grey’s diplomacy drew criticism from the liberal press and resulted in a ‘Grey must go!’ campaign. He came under strong pressure from radicals in the Commons and the Cabinet to take a stricter line with Russia over her interference in Persian affairs and to renew conversations with Berlin. Better relations with Germany would allow the government to prioritise spending on new social welfare over the navy. Critics also claimed the Foreign Secretary was too influenced by his officials. Grey took office at a point when Foreign Office clerks had new freedom to advise ministers, and much of their advice was anti-German in tone. However, although Grey was always willing to listen to his officials, on policy direction he was always his own man. Attempts to reach a settlement with Germany In February 1912 the Secretary for War, Lord Haldane, was despatched to Berlin to reach a political and naval settlement with Germany. The mission failed. Each country had fundamentally different goals. Germany wanted to secure British neutrality in the event of a European war while Britain wanted an end to the naval race with Germany. Neither side was prepare


'Rotten Boroughs' is a regular feature of which magazine?

Private Eye | Official Site - the UK's number one best-selling news and current affairs magazine, edited by Ian Hislop Tweet The current issue of Private Eye is on sale now. You can use the links on this page to view selected highlights online, but to read everything else you'd have to buy the magazine or subscribe here and get delivery straight to your home every fortnight. Next issue on sale: 24th January 2017. Only       in the Magazine - Trump that: The president-electï¿½s diary, as told to Craig Brown - Sun tribute: The death of George Michael ï¿½ a very Bizarre tale. - Health check 2017: M.D. takes the pulse of the NHS Plus... Health Correspondents Canï¿½t Cope with Influx of Ailing NHS Storiesï¿½ Littlejohn, Morgan, Hopkins: Why Do Arses Keep Appearing in the Daily Mail?ï¿½ Bank of England Economist Admits He May Be Wrong About Being Wrongï¿½ Hospital beds, Seats on Trains ï¿½ What Weï¿½ll Share in the Shared Societyï¿½ Three Bears in Pop-Up Brothel Shock ï¿½ Nursery Times Exclusiveï¿½ Much Longer Journeys Mean Passengers Getting ï¿½Better Value Than Everï¿½ Says Rail Chief ...and all the regular columns, jokes and cartoons Including:  In The Back, Street Of Shame, HP Sauce, Crossword, Funny Old World, Luvvies, Number Crunching, Me & My Spoon, Craig Brown's Diary, Mediaballs, Pseuds Corner, Letters, Lookalikes, Headmaster's Message, Cartoons, Strips, Music And Musicians, Medicine Balls, Agri Brigade, Signal Failures, Eye TV, Rotten Boroughs, Media News and much, much more!


In Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize winning novel 'Wolf Hall', what was the name of the family that lived there?

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In the Roy Grace series of novels by Peter James, which word is common to all of the titles?

You are Dead (Roy Grace): Peter James: 9781447255741: Amazon.com: Books You are Dead (Roy Grace) Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Editorial Reviews Review "Fanatically well-researched. . . . This is no guts-and-gore potboiler, but a meticulous study of police work." - New York Times Book Review “May just be [Peter James'] best yet. . . . Truly masterful. . . . James is a master of background noises and images. . . . [which] lure the reader into the already compelling but often disturbing mesh of his narrative. . . . A book you really can't put down!” ―Huffington Post “Carefully crafted, realistic characters make this entry a standout.” ―Publishers Weekly starred review "A mighty good read. . . . James is a good storyteller, able to mix in proper amounts of mystery and suspense." -Booklist Read more About the Author Peter James is the international bestselling author of many award-winning novels. His Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, set in Brighton, has been translated into thirty-six languages with worldwide sales of over eighteen million copies, and has given him nine consecutive Sunday Times number ones. In 2015 WHSmith customers publicly voted him the Greatest Crime Author of All Time and in 2016 he became the recipient of the coveted CWA Diamond Dagger lifetime achievement, awarded for sustained excellence. Peter has also written a short story collection, A Twist of the Knife, and his standalone titles include his ghost story The House On Cold Hilland The Perfect Murder, which has been turned into a smash hit stage play. All his novels reflect his deep interest in the world of the police. Three of his novels have been filmed and before becoming a full-time author he produced numerous films, including The Merchant of Venice, starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons. He divides his time between his homes in Notting Hill, London and near Brighton in Sussex. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . New York Times best sellers Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more Product Details Series: Roy Grace (Book 11) Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Macmillan; Main Market Ed. edition (May 21, 2015) Language: English Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.4 x 9.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds By Bookie on June 28, 2015 Format: Kindle Edition I'm a big fan of Peter James and the Roy Grace series. You Are Dead is number 11 and for a change, I bought the Audible version. I was hooked throughout. Grace is settled with Cleo and his son, Noah and they're about to move home when he's called in to lead on a missing person case. One disappearance leads to another and it soon becomes a major incident. James is excellent at the police procedural aspect. Developments play out in short sharp chapters in what feels like real time, keeping the pace and tension tight. More than that, he also has great psychological insight into his characters. There's a sense of familiarity and continuity as the story picks up from events at the end of the previous book. This book works well as a stand alone, but there are threads throughout the series and sub plots continue to develop. I felt the plot was particularly well executed. There's a real sense of drama which builds to a literally heart pounding climax. Plus a further twist, but I'll reveal nothing more! The action is firmly rooted in Brighton. The strong sense of location as the story unfolds reinforces both plot and characters. I'm enjoying the way Grace is changing as a character. He's again troubled by conflict of loyalty and duty, home versus work, present versus past, old rivalries and new beginnings. He's torn on more than one occasion and there's an interesting development in the Sandy story. His work colleagues feature again and I'm interested in h


Terry Wogan - Biography - IMDb Terry Wogan Biography Showing all 45 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (17) | Personal Quotes  (21) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Terry Wogan was born on August 3, 1938 in Limerick, Ireland as Michael Terence Wogan. He was an actor, known for Wogan (1982), Blankety Blank (1979) and Children in Need (1980). He was married to Helen Joyce. He died on January 31, 2016 in Buckinghamshire, England. Spouse (1) ( 25 April  1965      - 31 January  2016) (his death) (3 children) Trade Mark (1) Father of Katherine Wogan . Radio DJ and TV personality. He was awarded an Honorary OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1997 New Year Honours List for his services to Broadcasting. Plays golf with Michael Parkinson . Three children: Alan (born 1967), Mark Wogan (born 1970) and Katherine Wogan (born 1972). Holds the record for the longest televised putt. It was at Gleneagles golf course in a Pro-Celebrity golf tournament in Britain Has been a commentator for the United Kingdom in The Eurovision Song contest since the 70s and is well-known for his sarcastic language. In 1997 he was made an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire.He was promoted to honorary Knight in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2005. He later obtained dual citizenship (of the UK as well as his native Ireland) so he became a substantive Kinght Commander of Order of the British Empire from 11 October 2005. He received the accolade from the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 6 December 2005. Refers to his listeners on Radio 2 as "TOGs" - "Terry's Old Geezers". After he was knighted, he joked that they are now going to be called "STOGs" - "Sir Terry's Old Geezers". Ranked #46 on the 2008 Telegraph's list "the 100 most powerful people in British culture". In 2006, he was one of several BBC star presenters whose salaries were leaked to a national newspaper by a temporary agency worker at the corporation. Following this, the BBC Trust launched a review into whether the BBC was paying its stars above the market rate, which was published in 2008 and vindicated the corporation. He is one of 9 presenters to host and commentate on the Eurovision Song Contest. The others are Léon Zitrone , Pat Kenny , Lolita Morena , Pavlo Shylko , Oliver Mlakar , Leyla Aliyeva , Harald Treutiger and Jaana Pelkonen . Mentioned in the song 'The Dark of the Matinee' by Franz Ferdinand. Attended the ceremonial funeral of Margaret Thatcher in 2013 on the personal invitation of her family. Gave out a prize to people writing in to his radio show: The Wake Up to Wogan Alarm Clock, or "Wutwac". On 16 November 2016, the BBC renamed BBC Western House, the building from which Terry used to broadcast his Radio 2 breakfast show, to BBC Wogan House, in memory of his "warmth, wit and endless charm". His widow and children were present at the unveiling of the new name. Personal Quotes (21) It's amazing how scared people are of doing live TV these days. (Speaking in 2005) You might say the lunatics have taken over the asylum. The culture now in television is that the presenter calls the financial and, increasingly, the creative shots. It is comparable to what happened in Hollywood 15 or so years ago. Agents have become far more powerful, and through them the stars are able to dictate their own terms. (Speaking in 2006) BBC TV gets hold of an idea and beats it to death until we're all heartily sick of it. They buy people without thinking what they're going to do with them. It's the wrong way around. What they should be doing is employing really good ideas people to come up with good ideas. That's what they used to do at the BBC. (Speaking in 2005) I have always believed in conversation rather than a deep interview. The essence of the chat show should be like a daily radio show. The audience like familiarity, repetition and a comfortable relationship with the presenter. The logical thing is for me to do five nights a week to make the continuous link with the public. Then one show blends into the n


In a nursery rhyme who 'kissed the girls and made them cry'?

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What is the name of the main German stock market index?

Germany DAX 30 Stock Market Index | 1970-2017 | Data | Chart | Calendar  Preview The Germany DAX 30 Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 11200.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 10900.00 in 12 months time. Receive a daily email with the price for Germany DAX 30 Stock Market Index Set up price targets, record high / low alerts for currencies, stocks, bonds and commodities. Request Submitted. To add alerts for more indicators click here We will not not share your email with third parties and you can unsubscribe at any time. Trading Economics members can view, download and compare data from nearly 200 countries, including more than 300.000 economic indicators, exchange rates, government bond yields, stock indexes and commodity prices.


Which group had a top ten hit with 'Driving in My Car' in 1982?

2 Tone Records - Artists - Madness Chas Smash Vocals, Fancy Footwork The North London Invaders, was formed by Mike Barson, Chris Foreman, and Lee Thompson in 1976. By 1978, the band had changed their name to Morris and the Minors and had added Graham "Suggs" McPherson, Mark Bedford, and Dan Woodgate to the group. Later in 1978, they changed their name to Madness, in homage to one of their favorite Prince Buster songs. The following year, Madness released their debut single, a tribute to Prince Buster entitled 'The Prince' on 2 Tone. The song was a surprise success, reaching the British Top 20. Following its success, the band signed to Stiff Records and released another Prince Buster song, 'One Step Beyond' which climbed to number seven. Madness quickly recorded their debut album, also titled One Step Beyond, with producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. Released toward the end of 1979, the album peaked at number two in Britain and it stayed on the charts for well over a year. At the beginning of 1980, the band's third single, 'My Girl' peaked at number three. For the next three years, the group had a virtually uninterrupted run of 13 Top Ten singles, during which time they were one of the most popular bands in Britain. In the spring of 1980, Carl Smyth officially became a fully fledged member of the band, and the 7 piece Madness released the Work Rest and Play EP, which reached number six. Madness' second album, Absolutely, was released towards the end of 1980. The record peaked at number two on the British charts, but across the water, it stalled at number 146 in the US charts, Sire subsequently dropped the band after the commercial disappointment, leaving Madness without an American record contract for several years. Back in England, Madness continued to gain momentum, as the group began playing matinee shows on their tours so children under 16 years old could attend the concert. In the autumn of 1981, the band released their third album, Seven, which peaked at number five. In January of 1982, Madness hit number four with a cover of Labi Siffre's "It Must Be Love." In March, their streak of Top Ten hits was interrupted when "Cardiac Arrest" stalled at number 14 on the charts, due to radio's reluctance to play the tune. The band bounced back a few months later with "House of Fun," their first UK number one single. That same month, the hits compilation, Complete Madness, topped the UK album chart. After the follow up single 'Driving In My Car', Madness returned in the late summer of 1982 with The Rise and Fall. Like their previous albums, it was a UK hit, reaching the Top Ten, but it also contained the seeds of their brief American success with the Top Five UK single "Our House." The single was released in America on the group's new label, Geffen, and it received heavy airplay from MTV. The music-video television network had previously played the videos for "House of Fun," "It Must Be Love," and "Cardiac Arrest" when the band's albums were unreleased in the United States, thereby setting the stage for "Our House" to become a massive hit. With "Our House," Madness had MTV exposure coincide with a record release for the first time, which sent the single into the American Top Ten in the summer of 1983. The success of the single brought the U.S. compilation album, Madness, to number 41. Madness managed one more American Top 40 hit that autumn, when "It Must Be Love" peaked at number 33. December 21st 1983, at the London Lyceum Ballroom Mike Barson played his last gig with the (until around nine years later). Upon its release in the spring, Keep Moving hit number six on the British charts. In June, the group released their final single for Stiff Records, "One Better Day," which peaked at number 17. In the autumn, Madness formed their own record label, Zarjazz. Madness released "Yesterday's Men," their first recording on Zarjazz, in September of 1985, nearly a year after the label's formation. The record peaked at number 18 and its parent album, Mad Not Mad, reached number 16 upon its October release. Their chart decline c