Which German theoretical physicist was the best known for enunciating the 'uncertainty principle'?

Heisenberg, Werner / OPTcorp.com | OPT Telescopes This entry was posted on November 19, 2008 by The Team at OPT. Werner Heisenberg 5 December 1901 in Wrzburg1 February 1976 Werner Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist, best known for enunciating the uncertainty principle of quantum theory. He made important contributions to quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, quantum field theory, and particle physics. Heisenberg, along with Max Born and Pascual Jordan, set forth the matrix formulation of quantum mechanics in 1925. Heisenberg was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics. After Hitler came to power in 1933, Heisenberg was attacked in the press by elements of the deutsche Physik movement, and he came under investigation by the SS. This was embroiled with the attempt to appoint Heisenberg as successor to Arnold Sommerfeld at the University of Munich; it became known as the Heisenberg Affair. The issue was resolved by Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS, in 1938. While Heisenberg was not selected as Sommerfeld's successor, he was completely rehabilitated to the physics community relative to the Third Reich. The German nuclear energy project, also known informally as the Uranium Club, began in 1939 under the auspices of the German Ordnance Office. In 1942, control of the project was relinquished to the Reich Research Council. Throughout the project, Heisenberg was one of the nine principals heading up research and development for the program. In 1942, Heisenberg was appointed as director-in-residence of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics. Heisenberg was one of 10 German scientists arrested near the end of World War II under the American Operation Alsos. He was detained in England from May 1945 to January 1946. Upon Heisenberg's return to Germany, he settled in Gttingen in the British occupation zone, where he was appointed director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics, which was soon thereafter renamed the Max Planck Institute for Physics. He was director of the institute until it was moved to Munich in 1958, when it was expanded and renamed the Max Planck Institute for Physics and Astrophysics. For two years, he was co-director with the astrophysicist Ludwig Biermann. Heisenberg was director of the institute from 1960 to 1970. Heisenberg was also president of the German Research Council, chairman of the Commission for Atomic Physics, chairman of the Nuclear Physics Working Group, and president of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Heisenberg studied physics and mathematics from 1920 to 1923 at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitt Mnchen and the Georg-August-Universitt Gttingen. At Munich, he studied under Arnold Sommerfeld and Wilhelm Wien. At Gttingen, he studied physics with Max Born and James Franck, and he studied mathematics with David Hilbert. He received his doctorate in 1923, at Munich under Sommerfeld. He completed his Habilitation in 1924, at Gottingen under Born. Because Sommerfeld had a sincere interest in his students and knew of Heisenberg's interest in Bohr's theories on atomic physics, Sommerfeld took Heisenberg to Gottingen to the Bohr-Festspiele (Bohr Festival) in June 1922. At the event, Niels Bohr was a guest lecturer and gave a series of comprehensive lectures on quantum atomic physics. There, Heisenberg met Bohr for the first time, and it had a significant and continuing effect on him. Heisenberg's doctoral thesis, the topic of which was suggested by Sommerfeld, was on turbulence;[6] the thesis discussed both the stability of laminar flow and the nature of turbulent flow. The problem of stability was investigated by the use of the OrrSommerfeld equation, a fourth order linear differential equation for small disturbances from laminar flow. He would briefly return to this topic after World War II. Heisenberg's paper on the anomalous Zeeman effect was accepted as his Habilitationsschrift under Max Born at Gttingen. On March 24, 1973, Heisenberg gave a speech before the Catholic Academy of Bavaria, accepting the Romano Guardini Prize. An English translation of its title is "Scientif


What disease did Robert the Bruce die of?

King Robert the Bruce of Scotland | Britroyals Name: King Robert the Bruce of Scotland Father: Robert de Brus Mother: Marjory Countess of Carrick Relation to Elizabeth II: 19th great-grandfather House of: Bruce Born: July 11, 1274 at Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire Ascended to the throne: February 10, 1306 aged 31 years Crowned: March 27, 1306 at Scone Abbey, Perthshire Married:(1) Isabella of Mar, 1295 Married:(2) Elizabeth de Burgh, 1302 Children: Marjorie, David, John, Matlida, Margaret plus several illegitimate Died: June 7, 1329, at Cardross, Dumbartonshire, aged 54 years, 10 months, and 26 days Buried at: Dunfermline Abbey (body) and Melrose Abbey (heart) Succeeded by: his son David After Balliol�s abdication in 1296 Scotland was without a monarch for 10 years and ruled remotely by King Edward I of England. Scots national resistance developed into a war of independence in which William Wallace and then Robert Bruce played a leading role. Wallace won a victory over the English at Stirling Bridge in 1297 and proclaimed himself Guardian of Scotland. The following year Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated William Wallace at Falkirk. Wallace went underground but was captured and in 1305, tried and hung in London. In 1298 Robert Bruce took over the title of Guardian of Scotland and, having killed his rival John Comyn, claimed the throne as the great-great grandson of David I and in 1306 had himself crowned king at Scone as Robert I. Independence was made easier by the death of Edward I as he set out to claim back Scotland. Bruce set about removing the English from Scotland and by early 1314 Stirling was the only castle in English hands. An English army sent to break the siege was routed by Bruce�s smaller Scottish force at Bannockburn in June 1314. Six year later in 1320 Bruce and the Scottish nobles issued the Declaration of Arbroath asserting Scottish Independence �For as longs as one hundred of us shall remain alive we shall never in any wise consent to submit to the rule of the English, for it is not for glory that we fight � but for freedom alone.�. However, a truce with Edward II of England failed to stop hostilities which continued until Edward II was deposed in 1327. The Treaty of Edinburgh between Robert I and Edward III in 1328 recognised Scotland's independence, ending the 30 years of Wars of Independence. Edward agreed to the marriage of Robert Bruce�s son David to his younger sister Joan daughter of Edward II. Robert Bruce died at his house in Cardross a year later of a serious illness described by some as leprosy. Timeline for King Robert the Bruce of Scotland Year


Which Australian wicket-keeper and batsman hit 100 sixes in his test march career?

Stats: Most Sixes in Test Cricket Stats: Most Sixes in Test Cricket Stats 09 Dec 2013, 20:20 IST Adam Gilchrist Adam Gilchrist has hit the most sixes in Test cricket. We will now take a look at the top 5 list.               Player                  88 1. Adam Gilchrist (100 sixes) The retired Australian keeper dubbed as the greatest wicket keeper batsman of all time is on top of the mountain. He is also the only cricketer to have hit 100 sixes in Test Cricket. His favourite six hitting shot was the slog sweep he employs against the spinners and also the pull stroke. 2. Jacques Kallis (97 sixes) He was widely tipped to go past Gilly, but surprised one and all with his decision to retire from Test cricket. He has 97 sixes to his name in 166 Test matches. Even though he is known for having a low strike rate, he does love hitting those big sixes. He also has 137 sixes in his one day career. 3. Virender Sehwag (91 sixes) Had bad form not derailed his career, Viru might have broken the record by now. It’s been some time since he played a Test for India and he still has hopes of making a comeback. If he does, then there’s a huge chance that he will go on to break that record as he is only 10 hits away from breaking it. 4. Chris Gayle (90 sixes) Among all the current players, he is the only one with a realistic chance of breaking the record. In 99 Tests, he has hit 90 sixes. He is still going strong and if he plays ten more Tests for the carribeans, then you can almost be certain that Gilly will move a spot down. 5. Brian Lara (88 sixes) Lara’s sixes are a pure delight to watch. A spinner can be almost certain to get hit by Lara every time he bowls at him. In 131 Tests, he has hit 88 sixes and is one ahead of Chris Cairns. *Stats updated till May 23, 2014


Who was the conductor of the Halle orchestra for nearly three decades?

John Barbirolli’s Biography —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Sir John Barbirolli , CH (2 December 1899 – 29 July 1970) was a British conductor and cellist. John Barbirolli was particularly associated with the Hallé Orchestra , Manchester, which he conducted for nearly three decades. He was also music director of the New York Philharmonic and the Houston Symphony, and conducted many other orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He was particularly associated with the music of English composers such as Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams . He also developed a strong reputation as a conductor of the music of Gustav Mahler . Early years 1899-1937: Giovanni Battista Barbirolli was a Londoner, from a musical family. His father and uncle were violinists in London theatre orchestras, notably the Leicester Square Empire, though they had also played at La Scala, Milan, under Arturo Toscanini . Thus the young John Barbirolli (as he became known) was destined to be a string player, a specialist in British music, and to have a love of Italian opera. Barbirolli won a scholarship to study at Trinity College of Music, and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music where the Sir John Barbirolli Collection of photographs and memorabilia is now archived. As a young cellist he made some acoustic records, played in the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), notably at the first performance of Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto, and was soon after the soloist in the second performance of the work. In the 1920s he turned to conducting and formed a chamber orchestra which recorded new works for the National Gramophonic Society, notably Elgar's Introduction and Allegro, which may have been responsible for His Master's Voice avoiding the work until after Elgar's death. Between 1929 and 1933 he conducted opera at Covent Garden. From 1933 to 1936 he conducted the Scottish Orchestra in Glasgow. Barbirolli became known for his ability to secure effective performances at short notice, and in the 1930s made many recordings with the LSO and London Philharmonic, accompanying concerti with leading soloists such as Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz, Alfred Cortot, Josef Hofmann, and Arthur Rubinstein, most of which remain classics today. Conductor of New York Philharmonic 1937-1942: In 1937 Barbirolli achieved a coup when he was invited to succeed Arturo Toscanini as conductor of the New York Philharmonic, a tremendously prestigious post. Although his five seasons there were a musical triumph, as surviving recordings show, he was under constant attack from the hostile New York press, notably the critic Olin Downes, who was a strong champion of Toscanini. Barbirolli also had to cope with rivalry from the newly-formed NBC Symphony Orchestra, also based in New York, which was conducted by Toscanini and paid higher salaries. Work in later years 1942-1970: In 1942 Barbirolli was invited to renew his contract but to do so would have had to become a US citizen, which he was unwilling to do. At this point, an invitation to take up the post of chief conductor of the Hallé Orchestra transformed his career. The increase in scope for concerts had prompted the Hallé to end the increasingly unsatisfactory arrangement of sharing half their players with the BBC, which had saved them in the slump years, and to engage a top-rank conductor. Only four of the shared players chose to join the Hallé, so when Barbirolli arrived he had to rebuild the orchestra in weeks, a task he fell to with enthusiasm. His "new Hallé" recorded symphonies by Arnold Bax and Vaughan Williams, made in wartime Manchester. There was also a series of highly-acclaimed stereo recordings released by Pye in the United Kingdom and by Vanguard Records and Angel Records in the United States. Barbirolli conducted the orchestra for 25 years in many cities, including at the Cheltenham Festival, where he premiered many new works. He also conducted the BBC and other Lo


Which Dickens novel features Dotheboys Halls?

David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page Nicholas Nickleby FAQ & Email Cheap boarding schools in Yorkshire    were advertised in the London papers with an emphasis on 'no holiday' and    were a convenient place to dispose of unwanted or illegitimate children.    Dickens and his illustrator Hablot Browne    (phiz) traveled incognito to Yorkshire on a fact-finding mission in    January 1838. There they encountered William Shaw, headmaster of Bowes Academy,    in whose school several boys had died or went blind from mistreatment and    neglect. Visiting a cemetery in the area Dickens found the graves of many of the    students of these schools and one in particular Dickens said "put Smike    into my head". Smike was the abused inmate of Dotheboys Hall, the fictional    school he based on Shaw's Bowes Academy in Nicholas Nickleby. The    fictional headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, Wackford Squeers, was based on William    Shaw. The ignorance of the schoolmaster Squeers is more than a comic exaggeration.    Edgar Johnson, in his biography of Dickens, notes that as late as 1851,    2.5 per cent of the schoolmasters and mistresses in private schools signed    their census returns with a mark. Three Actors Herb Moskovitz examines Dickens' love of the theatre. The theater is central to the plot of Nicholas Nickleby and Dickens    dedicated the novel to his friend, distinguished actor and theater manager William Macready . Dickens' life during the serialization of Nicholas Nickleby Mar 1838 - Sep 1839 Wikipedia - Nicholas Nickleby The Cheeryble Brothers The story of the benevolent brothers who aid Nicholas and his family       resulted in Dickens getting hundreds upon hundreds of applications       for loans, gifts, and other requests for aid to be forwarded to the       originals of the Cheeryble brothers. In the preface to the Cheap Edition       of Nicholas Nickleby in 1848 Dickens claimed that the brothers       were based on real persons "with whom I never interchanged any communication       in my life". Paul Davis in The Penguin Dickens Companion says       that the brothers were based on William and Daniel Grant, Manchester       calico merchants whom Dickens met in 1838. Squeers' Advertisement in the London Papers "EDUCATION. -- At Mr Wackford Squeers's Academy, Dotheboys Hall, at the    delightful village of Dotheboys, near Greta Bridge in Yorkshire, Youth are    boarded, clothed, booked, furnished with pocket-money, provided with all    necessaries, instructed in all languages living and dead, mathematics, orthography,    geometry, astronomy, trigonometry, the use of the globes, algebra, single    stick (if required), writing, arithmetic, fortification, and every other    branch of classical literature. Terms, twenty guineas per annum. No extras,    no vacations, and diet unparalleled. Mr Squeers is in town, and attends    daily, from one till four, at the Saracen's Head, Snow Hill. N.B. An able    assistant wanted. Annual salary 5 pounds. A Master of Arts would be preferred." Dickens Describes the Boys at Dotheboys Hall Pale and haggard faces, lank and bony figures, children with the countenances    of old men, deformities with irons upon their limbs, boys of stunted growth,    and others whose long meagre legs would hardly bear their stooping bodies,    all crowded on the view together; there were the bleared eye, the hare-lip,    the crooked foot, and every ugliness or distortion that told of unnatural    aversion conceived by parents for their offspring, or of young lives which,    from the earliest dawn of infancy, had been one horrible endurance of cruelty    and neglect. There were little faces which should have been handsome, darkened with the    scowl of sullen, dogged suffering; there was childhood with the light of    its eye quenched, its beauty gone, and its helplessness alone remaining. Excerpt: There once lived, in a sequeste


Which actor played the part of Captain Smith in the 1997 film `Titanic'?

Bernard Hill - IMDb IMDb Bernard Hill was born on December 17, 1944 in Manchester, England. He is known for his work on Titanic (1997), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). He is married to Marianne. They have one child. See full bio » Born:


In Benny Hill's 1971 hit, how old was 'Ernie, The Fastest Milkman in the West'?

Learn and talk about Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West), 1970 songs, 1971 singles, Benny Hill songs, Christmas number-one singles in the United Kingdom Story line[ edit ] The lyric's story line is inspired by Hill's early experience as a milkman for Hann's Dairies in Eastleigh , Hampshire . Market Street, mentioned in the lyrics, is an actual road in Eastleigh. The song tells the fictional exploits of Ernie Price, a 52-year-old (68, in the original television version) milkman who drives a horse –drawn milk cart. It relates his war with the bread delivery man ( two ton Ted from Teddington ) and their efforts to win the heart of Sue, a widow who lives on her own at No. 22, Linley Lane. When Ted sees Ernie's cart outside Sue's house all afternoon, he becomes enraged and violently kicks Price's horse, Trigger. The two men resort to a duel , using the wares they carry on their respective carts, and Ernie is killed by a rock cake underneath his heart , followed by a stale pork pie in his eye (a fresh meat pie in the original television version). Sue and Ted then marry, but Ernie's ghost returns to haunt them on their wedding night. History[ edit ] "Ernie" was originally written in 1955 as the introduction to an unfilmed screenplay about Hill's milkman experiences. In 1966, Frank Gallop had a US hit with "The Ballad of Irving", which had the same melody and a similar metre .[ citation needed ] "The Ballad of Irving" was itself inspired by Lorne Green's song " Ringo " from 1964, which had the same style and structure. Hill performed the song on The Benny Hill Show in 1970. The original clip is seldom repeated as it was made in black and white owing to a technicians' strike , but the episode has been released on DVD, in both the United Kingdom and United States. In the original television broadcast version, as part of the song's comedy plot, Benny incorrectly sings the name "Ernie" several times as: "Hernie", to which the backing singers would correct him, by strongly replying the name as: "Ernie!". To this, Benny would then pull an embarrassed/annoyed face. This comedy plot was concluded at the end of the song when Benny, pulling a mischievous face, sang a final: "Hernie!". On the record release, only the final: "Hernie!" is heard.[ citation needed ] The following year, it was included with minor lyrical revisions on Hill's album Words and Music. When it was released as a single on EMI 's Columbia label, it became a surprise number-one hit, topping the UK Singles Chart for four weeks at Christmas 1971. [1] A promotional film was shot starring Hill as Ernie, Henry McGee as Ted, and Jan Butlin as Sue. Hill re-recorded the song shortly before his death in 1992 for the album Benny Hill... The Best Of. On Desert Island Discs in May 2006, Conservative Party leader David Cameron picked it as one of his eight favourite records. [2] Ernie was referenced in the Superhero segment of one episode of BBC TV's Basil's Swap Shop , with an Ernie lookalike appearing at the superhero's flat, only to be told that speedy delivery of milk was not a super-power.[ citation needed ] Original courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_(The_Fastest_Milkman_in_the_West)  —  Please support Wikipedia. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia . A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. We're sorry, but there's no news about "Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)" right now. Limit to books that you can completely read online Include partial books (book previews) Oops, we seem to be having trouble contacting Twitter Support Wikipedia A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. Please add your support for Wikipedia! Searchlight Group Digplanet also receives support from Searchlight Group. Visit Searchlight Copyright © 2009-2016 Digparty. All rights reserved.


What term is used for a fear of lightning?

Question Results - The Weather Network View Results What is the term used for a fear of lightning? Keraunophobia is the fear of lightning. Brontophobia is the fear of thunder. ICYMI: Lightning bolts are very hot. They are five times more hot than the sun, and  can reach temperatures more than 50,000 F. Popular Right Now


What is the English translation of the Latin word 'Alias'?

alias - WordReference.com Dictionary of English alias WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2017 a•li•as /ˈeɪliəs/USA pronunciation   n., pl.  -as•es, adv.  an additional or assumed name:The novelist wrote under an alias. adv.  WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2017 a•li•as  (ā′lē əs),USA pronunciation n., pl.  -as•es, adv.  n.  a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name:The police files indicate that "Smith'' is an alias for Simpson. adv.  otherwise. "Simpson alias Smith'' means that Simpson in other circumstances has called himself Smith. Latin aliās (adverb, adverbial): at another time, otherwise; compare else 1525–35 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged nom de guerre; nom de plume, pseudonym.


Which rugby Super League team play at Belle Vue Stadium?

Wakefield Trinity | Belle Vue Ground Guide Ground name: Belle Vue Stadium Address: Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5EY Home to: Wakefield Capacity: 12,600 Record attendance: Description of the ground: Currently, the East stand has a covered stand with seating, with some terracing beneath. The North and West sides are large open terrace, while the South side is the location of hospitality facilities. The stadium capacity is officially listed as 12,000 but can hold up to 13,000 in rare occasions. Ground History: The site was purchased in 1895 after the split between rugby league and rugby union, in order to provide a permanent base for the Wakefield Trinity team who had being playing on fields in the local area since 1873. The money was provided by the Wakefield Athletic Club, and was also initially used for cycling and athletics competitions. Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have long been in negotiation with the local council to find an alternative site, as the present Belle Vue stadium does not comply with the proposed standards required by the Super League. However, there have been difficulties in agreeing with the local council on a suitable alternative site. The capacity has now been increased to 12,600 in order to help with the application for a 2009 Super League licence. Many of the scenes from This Sporting Life were filmed at the Belle Vue Stadium during Wakefield’s third round Challenge Cup match against Wigan in 1962. Floodlights were installed in 1967 and were upgraded in 1990/1. The stadium was called the Atlantic Solutions Stadium for 2005. On Saturday 16 September 2006 the stadium played host to “The Battle of Belle Vue” when 11,000 fans from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Castleford Tigers crammed in to watch the match which would decide who was relegated from Super League. Wakefield won the match 29-17 sending their nearest and most fierce rivals Castleford down to the National League. Transport (bus, rail, car etc): From the M1 Junction 39 Take the A636 Denby Dale Road towards Wakefield. At the first Roundabout (Asdale Road) carry straight on towards the city, you will see the Campanile Hotel on your left hand side, bear right under the railway bridge and continue towards the city with Wakefield Park on your left hand side. You will now see a mini-roundabout and some arches, go straight across the roundabout and under the arches, take a right at the next roundabout and head along Ings Road with Sainsburys and Homebase on your right hand side. Follow the signs for the A638 Doncaster Road. Once on Doncaster Road the ground is on the Right hand side after about half a mile. From the M62 Take Junction 31 and take the A655 towards Wakefield. Turn right and join the A638 go under the railway bridges, head straight on and you will see Superbowl 2000 on the left hand side, Belle Vue Stadium is just beyond on the left. Bus The following buses serve to the stadium:-105,106,122,123,145,148,149, 150,167,168,172,182,184,185,189,192,193,485,489,497,498. Train Trains from Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and York go into Westgate Station. Trains from Barnsley, Huddersfield, Goole, Castleford and Featherstone go into Kirkgate Station. Train info: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk Parking: There are parking spaces on streets in the locality, however, parking on these streets is restricted and you will see traffic cones in these areas. A popular spot is on Sugar Lane near to the cemetery but again places get taken quickly. There are quite a few car parks in Wakefield but you face a 15 minute walk to the ground after parking up although several buses listed below go past the ground. Home Disabled supporters can apply for a season long parking pass in writing to the club. These passes are allocated accordingly. Away disabled supporters can apply for a parking space to the club prior to the game. Again, these spaces are allocated accordingly. Next Match


In which 1980s TV sit-com did Brenda and Malcolm enjoy ornithology?

Watching Classic TV Show     Home      Programmes      Genres      Tributes      Games      Downloads      Store      Newsletter      Contact Us      Watching Classic TV Show Liverpool based comedy by writer Jim Hitchmough. Brenda and Malcolm's on-off relationship supplies the laughs. The only common interest they share is watching. Brenda watches people and Malcolm watches birds, of the feathered kind. NEWS: Questions Wanted: for Q&A with Bill Moores from Watching Watching Fan Tributes 109 jonathan from london: i am a very big fan of watching brenda and malcolm were great as were all the cast there should be a new series a great comedy classic please bring it back tv is not the same anymore please return to acting emma wray your very beautiful and talented 108 frances from sheffield : I have the full series of WATCHING, & can watch it over & over, I am 75 yrs I cannot praise it enough,it is for any age group, & Iwish there were more to come, Every person in it just great, JIM HITCHMOUGH give us more. 107 Maggi from Southport: I used to look forward to watching this every week and was unaware of the dvds till I found series 1 and 2 at a friend's holiday cottage at Easter. I was given the full boxed set for my birthday last week and I am loving it! Always thought Emma Wray was fantastic and love Paul Bown too. Tonight I have watched the first Christmas special where they go to Delamere Forest to get a tree. Laughed out loud when Liza Tarbuck had nowhere to sit in the sidecar and Malcolm said, 'It's ok, I've got a little dicky.' The dialogue is so so funny. What a great series. 106 Ruth from Scotland: I remember this series from when I was in high school. I couldn't remember any one particular episode, just that I used to watch it. I have just watched the whole series in 5 days on You Tube and it is a show that certainly hasn't aged. The humour is fantastic and it made me laugh histerically numerous times. Emma Wray and Liza Tarbuck were great together and the rest of the cast was just as wonderful. 105 Nicola Crawford from County Durham: Currently watching the box set with my family. My 8 year old son thinks its hilarious. I can remember snuggling on the sofa watching this with my mum when I was little. Great memories and great series! 104 stuart from Huddersfield: Proper family comedy with a much underrated cast. Paul Bown just one star so sadly under used afterwards. So glad there was a happy ending. 103 John from Dukinfield: I've loads of affection for this series. I visited Malcolm's house recently in Meols and had my photo taken outside it (along with a few others just to get a feel for the place.) If you'd like me to email them its purple_heather_@hotmail.com Why don't they make comedies like this anymore? Well done Jim Hitchmough for writing something that will last a long time. 102 andrew from southport: I used to really love this tv sitcom. loved all the characters, was trying to remember how long ago this was the other day, didnt realize it was from 1ate 80s, thort more of mid 90s, how time flies n memories, anyone of these actors n actresses up for a rerun 20yrs later?? 101 Rebecca Moores from Prescot: My grandad is Bill Moores who plays Septic Cedric and he loved every minute, he still lives local and is still acting. If you would like to meet him contact me at jb_fan-1@hotmail.com and I am sure we could arrange something. Also, emma wray has stopped acting. 100 Eric Yeo from Fleetwood, Lancashire: Whenever I want to indulge in a belly laugh and walk down memory lane, I watch an episode of "Watching",everyone "sparks together" wonderfully, thanks to the genius of Jim Hitchmough, I feel a real affinity with scouse humour and love to visit the filming locations. I would agree with other contributers that a reunion is in order to relive the utter magic of the original series! 99 Gill from St Helens: Just found this website, had to comment. watching was a fab show, I was in my 20's when It came out, and have all 7 series on dvd now. everyone was fabulous, and like everyone else I would love to see a reunion show.


I In which year was the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster?

Piper Alpha disaster: how 167 oil rig workers died | Business | The Guardian Oil and gas companies Piper Alpha disaster: how 167 oil rig workers died Report into the 1988 disaster made over 100 recommendations about how safety should be improved in North Sea 167 out of 228 workers either on the rig or one of the safety vessels patrolling it died during the Piper Alpha disaster. Photograph: I.T.N./Rex Features Oil and gas companies Piper Alpha disaster: how 167 oil rig workers died Report into the 1988 disaster made over 100 recommendations about how safety should be improved in North Sea Close This article is 3 years old The Piper Alpha disaster which killed 167 workers on 6 July 1988 off the coast of Aberdeen is the world'sdeadliest ever oil rig accident. The controversy around it was heightened when a report into the disaster by Lord Cullen judged that the operator Occidental Petroleum had used inadequate maintenance and safety procedures. He made more than 100 recommendations about how safety should be improved in the North Sea. Along with other oil companies, Occidental had massively scaled back spending as the price of oil had plunged from more than $30 per barrel to $8 in the 1980s compared to today's level of more than $100. Piper Alpha was once Britain's biggest single oil and gas producing platform, bringing more than 300,000 barrels of crude a day – 10% of the country's total – from below the seabed 125 miles north-east of Aberdeen. It was owned by a consortium of foreign companies including Texaco and operated by Los Angeles-based Occidental, which sold off its UK interests soon after the disaster to concentrate on the US and Middle East. Oil was discovered at the Piper field in 1973 and was brought on stream three years later. By 1980 the steel platform was modified to also take gas and was connected by pipeline to the Orkney Islands. The original modules on the structure were carefully located, with the staff quarters kept well away from the most dangerous production parts of the platform. But this safety feature was diluted when the gas compression units were installed next to the central control room. Further dangers arose when Occidental decided to keep the platform producing oil and gas as it set about a series of construction, maintenance and upgrade works. A lack of communication at a shift change meant staff were not aware that they should not use a key piece of pipework which had been sealed with a temporary cover and no safety valve. Gas leaked out and ignited while firewalls that would have resisted fire on an oil platform failed to cope with the ensuing gas explosion. When the platform blew 167 out of 228 workers either on the rig or one of the safety standby vessels patrolling it died. The platform was completely destroyed and it took almost three weeks for the fire to be brought under control by famed American wild well controller, Red Adair. The accident cost the Lloyd's insurance marketmore than £1bn, making it the largest insured man-made catastrophe. Occidental paid out $100m (£66m) to families of the deceased but escaped any kind of criminal or civil sanction. No one was made personally liable in the courts either.


In which year was the Hungerford massacre?

Hungerford massacre: Reluctant remembrance 25 years on - BBC News BBC News Hungerford massacre: Reluctant remembrance 25 years on By Adam Williams BBC News 18 August 2012 Close share panel Image caption Hungerford's memorial to the 16 people who died on 19 August, 1987 "People just want to forget about it, but they can't," says Bryan Geater, whose daughter was nearly killed by gunman Michael Ryan 25 years ago. Say the name Hungerford and most people will associate the town with the events of Wednesday, 19 August, 1987. That summer afternoon Ryan, a 27-year-old unemployed labourer, killed 16 people, injured 15 more and then turned the gun on himself to end a six-hour shooting spree. He changed the lives of residents in the west Berkshire town forever and society's attitudes towards possessing firearms. With the anniversary this weekend, visit Hungerford today and you will find a town which remembers the tragedy, but respectfully consigns the horrific events to the history books. 'Callously murdered' Mr Geater's daughter Myra was seriously injured by one of Ryan's bullets, which hit her in the leg after flying through the front window of their family home. Who was Michael Ryan? The 27-year-old was one of Hungerford's 5,500 residents and lived with his mother, Dorothy in a terraced house in South View. An only child, Ryan's father Alfred died in 1985, aged 80. He was described by locals as "a loner" and "a gun fanatic". On the day of the shootings, he was armed with two semi-automatic rifles and a handgun. The first of his victims, mother-of-two Susan Godfrey, was shot seven miles to the west of Hungerford, in a picnic area of Savernake Forest, Wiltshire around 12:30 BST. Having murdered 16 people, including his mother, and injuring another 15 in and around Hungerford, he shot himself while barricaded inside a classroom at the John O'Gaunt Community Technology College just before 18:30 BST. The 74-year-old still lives in the same house with his wife Diana and every year the family leaves town on 19 August to escape mention of the events. But Mr Geater admits a turning point came three years ago when the detached house opposite was demolished and replaced by four new properties. Jack and Myrtle Gibbs were among Ryan's last victims as he entered their Priory Road detached home and shot them. From his porch bench across the road, Mr Geater looks forlornly at the new builds as he ponders the question of what the massacre means a quarter of a century later. He said: "To see that house opposite come down was a God-send. "Jack and Myrtle were great friends of ours, who were callously murdered inside their home. "To step out the front door everyday and see that was a terrible reminder." He added: "He (Ryan) just flipped that day and the more the media highlights these things, the more it becomes an eye-opener for people who want to try and make a name for themselves, like we keep seeing in these terrible shootings in America." Hungerford will not be marking the 25th anniversary with a memorial service either at the town's St Lawrence Church or by the memorial plaque and gates at the entrance to the football and recreation ground. Raw memories The decision to take a low-key approach was made in 2007, as the then town mayor Peter Harries decided 20 years was a better time to remember the events. And that's how many people in Hungerford want it to be conducted. Image caption Michael Ryan set his former home in South View, Hungerford, alight during the shootings The Reverend Andrew Sawyer moved to Hungerford in 1990, while memories were still raw. He said: "There'll be prayers during the Sunday service and we'll mark it in the same way we do every year. There's a small memorial by the vestry inside the church and fresh flowers will be placed in a vase beneath it. "The town has moved on dramatically in terms of population and character in 25 years. What Michael Ryan did that day is only a small part of Hungerford's history, it doesn't define it. "It's understandable when people don't want to talk about it. Within the town, there's a ret


In the 1970s TV sit-corn Please Sir, what was the name of the caretaker?

Please Sir! (1971) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Mr Hedges takes his class on a field trip, with disastrous consequences. Director: John Esmonde (original story & screenplay), Bob Larbey (original story & screenplay) Stars: a list of 1735 titles created 04 Dec 2011 a list of 39 titles created 30 Jun 2014 a list of 32 titles created 9 months ago a list of 135 titles created 3 months ago a list of 42 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Please Sir! " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Weekly situation comedy about a hapless but caring teacher and his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who... See full summary  » Stars: Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson An English village is occupied by disguised German paratroopers as an advance post for a planned invasion. Director: Alberto Cavalcanti Mildred decides that she and George will celebrate their anniversary at a posh London hotel - whatever the cost. However, a shady businessman mistakes George for a hit man. Director: Peter Frazer-Jones When a millionaire practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs who must carry out his zany instructions to cash in. Director: Mario Zampi The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold ... See full summary  » Director: Charles Frend Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan, without telling him that the amount is £1,000,000, and this in the form of a single banknote. Director: Ronald Neame Shirley's a middle-aged Liverpool housewife, who finds herself talking to the wall while she prepares her husband's chip'n'egg, wondering what happened to her life. She compares scenes in ... See full summary  » Director: Lewis Gilbert Arthur Kipps, an orphan apprenticed to a tyrannical owner of a mercantile, has a sudden abrupt change of life when his wealthy grandfather dies and leaves him a pile of money. Director: George Sidney A group of holidaymakers head for the Spanish resort of Elsbels for a 4-day visit. When they get there, they find the Hotel still hasn't been finished being built, and the weather is awful.... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. Always on the lookout for ways... See full summary  » Director: Peter Sykes This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's '60s underworld. Director: Peter Medak The lives and adventures of the pupils of class 5C from 'Please Sir', after they have left Fenn Street School . Stars: Peter Cleall, Carol Hawkins, David Barry 10 September 1971 (UK) See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Patsy Rowlands 's besotted art/domestic science teacher Miss Cutforth does not feature in the parent TV series. See more » Goofs Shadow of boom mic visible when Miss Ewell walks back along the bus. See more » Quotes Angela : [On being caught sneaking out of the hut] I was just going to see if Mr Hedges had his timetable for tomorrow. All Things Bright and Beautiful (uncredited) Why I love this film 9 November 1998 | by Ginger-17 (Stockport, Cheshire) – See all my reviews I can't say enough about how wonderful I think this film, and the TV series is. It is just so incredibly FUNNY! All your fave characters are in it - Hedges, played by John Alderton is as gorgeous as ever (yes, I do like him!), Potter the caretaker is played by the hilarious Deryck Guyler and the hopeless headmaster Cromwell is played by Noel


Which rugby Super League team play at The Brewery Field?

Rugby League: Crusaders toast end of an era at the Brewery - Wales Online Sport Rugby League: Crusaders toast end of an era at the Brewery CELTIC Crusaders bid farewell to the Brewery Field when they host Challenge Cup finalists Huddersfield Giants tonight (6pm).  Share Get rugby updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email CELTIC Crusaders bid farewell to the Brewery Field when they host Challenge Cup finalists Huddersfield Giants tonight (6pm). The Crusaders will play the bulk of their engage Super League at Newport’s Rodney Parade next season with three matches scheduled to be taken around Wales – one of them to Wrexham. Crusaders coach John Dixon admits it will be an emotional day as they say goodbye to Bridgend as their regular home. “We have some fond memories of this ground,” said Dixon. “We started off with games against sides like London Skolars and Lokomotiv Moscow and now this week we’re taking on Huddersfield Giants, who last week played at Wembley Stadium. We’ve certainly moved on. “The Crusaders came into being here in South Wales and Bridgend was our starting home. All the plans say that we’ll spend two years in Newport and then we’ll come back to a purpose-built stadium for Super League and rugby league in Wales. “We’d love to exit Brewery Field with a win. We’ve had some challenges in front of us and I think we’ve stood up fairly well.” Lincoln Withers and Mark Lennon return for the first time in a month, but Marshall Chalk’s season is over after a knee operation. “Huddersfield are one of the form teams of the year,” said Dixon. “They’ll be hurting a bit with their loss last week in the Challenge Cup final. “People talk about their defence being a cornerstone this year but when I look at them, I think they’re a dangerous team and play an open entertaining game.” Huddersfield coach Nathan Brown has brought in youngsters Josh Griffin and Larne Patrick who have made just five Super League appearances between them this season . Crusaders (from): A Blackwood, R O’Hara, L Withers, M Bryant, M Smith, B Flower, J James, M Lennon, J Chan, D Tangata Toa, C Beasley, S Tyrer, N Budworth, G Rhys Davies, L White, G Dudson, L Mills, E Kear, A Bateman Huddersfield (from): M Aspinwall, P Whaturia, D Hodgson, L Fulton, L Robinson, E Crabtree, D Faiumu, A Raleigh, S Wild, S Finnigan, P Jackson, K Mason, M Lawrence, S Moore, L Cudjoe, S Lunt, J Griffin, L Patrick, D Sculthorpe Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent


What is the English translation of the Latin word 'Alibi'?

Alibi - English to English Translation Alibi Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia An alibi is a form of defense used in criminal procedure wherein the accused attempts to prove that he or she was in some other place at the time the alleged offense was committed. The Criminal Law Deskbook of Criminal Procedure states: "Alibi is different from all of the other defenses; it is based upon the premise that the defendant is truly innocent." In the Latin language means "somewhere else." See more at Wikipedia.org... WordNet 2.0 Noun 1. (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question (hypernym) defense, defence, vindication (classification) law, jurisprudence 2. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable" (synonym) excuse, exculpation, self-justification 1. exonerate by means of an alibi (hypernym) excuse, explain Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (n.) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that he was in another place when the alleged act was committed; as, to set up an alibi; to prove an alibi.    Proof offered by one accused of a crime that he was in a different place from that at which the crime was committed at the time it was committed. This is a Latin word which signifies 'elsewhere'. When a person, charged with a crime, proves (se eadem die fuisse alibi,) that he was at the time alleged, in a different place from that in which it was committed, he is said to prove an alibi, the effect of which is to lay a foundation for the necessary inference, that he could not have committed it. This proof is usually made out by the testimony of witnesses, but it is presumed it might be made out by writings; as if the party could prove by a record properly authenticated, that on the day or at the time in question, he was in another place. It must be admitted that mere alibi evidence lies under a great and general prejudice, and ought to be heard with uncommon caution; but if it appear, to be founded in truth, it is the best negative evidence that can be offered; it is really positive evidence, which in the nature of things necessarily implies a negative; and in many cases it is the only evidence which an innocent man can offer.


The Wasp Factory, published in 1984, was the first novel by which writer?

The Wasp Factory - 必应 Buy The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks (ISBN: 9780349139180) from Amazon's Book Store. Free UK delivery on eligible orders. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wasp-Factory-Iain-Banks/dp/0349139180 Wasp Factory Recordings are a UK based independent record label - home of The Chaos Engine, Skinflowers, DUST, Swarf, Arkham Asylum, Tarantella Serpentine and … wasp-factory.com John Mullan on the use of explanation as a device in Iain Banks's The Wasp Factory The narrator of Iain Banks's novel, 16-year-old Frank Cauldhame, is looking to ... https://www.theguardian.com/books/2008/jun/28/...


What geographical feature is described as an elevated area of land, with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs?

An A to Z Glossary of Landform Vocabulary Words With Definitions & Examples Landform Vocabulary A to F   Archipelago – a group of islands or a cluster of islands usually found in the open sea. They can be formed by erosion but most often occur as the result of volcanic activity. Fiji, Bora Bora, the Florida Keys, and even the entire nation of Japan are examples of archipelagos. Basin – an area of land surrounded by higher portions of land which drain into the center shallower part. An example of a basin includes the Amazon River Basin in South America. Bay – usually smaller than a gulf, a bay is a body of water partly enclosed by land. Famous and beautiful bays of the world include the San Francisco Bay, Phang Nga Bay in Thailand, and Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. Canyon – a narrow or deep valley with very steep sides. Canyons are usually created by water erosion as a river moves between the   canyon walls. Perhaps the most famous canyon in the world is the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but others include the Tara River Canyon in Europe, Bryce Canyon in Utah, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone in Wyoming. Copper Canyon in Mexico is actually made up of six canyons and is at least four times larger than the Grand Canyon. Channel – a body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. The English Channel is an example of this landform. Coast – the area of land beside an ocean or sea. Since all continents have land accessible to water, there are coastlines all around the world, but usually the most popular are the tourist destinations. The Mediterranean Coast and the Pacific Coast are examples of famous coastlines. Continent – the seven largest land masses on Earth. They are Asia, Australia, Antarctica, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. Continental Shelf – the seabed that surrounds a continent. It gradually slopes into the ocean and ends in a sudden steep slope in very deep water. Delta – land formed by layers of sand, silts and small rocks which flow downstream and are deposited at the mouth of the river. The Nile River delta and Mississippi River delta are two examples. Desert – a very dry, barren region usually sandy, with little or no trees and a low average yearly rainfall. The Sahara Desert in Africa, the Gobi Desert in Asia, and the Great Victoria Desert of Australia are examples of desert landforms.   Divide – the highest ridge of land separating watersheds or river basins. In North America, the Continental Divide runs from Alaska south along the Rocky Mountains into Mexico. Fault – a separation or crack in the layers of the Earth’s crust caused by stress and movement of Earth’s tectonic plates. The San Andreas Fault is one fault line which runs along the length of western and central California. Fjord – a narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs or banks. Fjords were created by glaciers. Famous fjords include the scenic Geirangerfjord of Norway and Milford Sound of New Zealand. slide 3 of 7 Landform Vocabulary G to P Glacier – a large, long-lasting river of slow-moving ice on land. Glaciers helped to create many of the landforms on the planet.   Gulf – usually larger than a bay, a gulf is part of a sea or ocean that is to some extent surrounded by land. The Gulf of Mexico, the world’s largest gulf, and the Persian Gulf are examples of gulfs. Harbor – natural harbors are landforms where part of a body of water is protected from the rough waters of open ocean exposure. A good natural harbor is deep enough to anchor a ship. Sydney Harbor in Australia is a prime example of a natural harbor. Hill – a raised area or mound of land, usually round in shape, that is higher than surrounding land but not as high as a mountain. Inlet – a narrow stretch of water that reaches into a coast from a sea or lake. Island – an area of land completely surrounded by water. The Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, and Indonesia are nations consisting entirely of islands.   Isthmus – a narrow strip of land with water on both sides that joins two larger land masses. An isthmus connects North and South America. The Panama Canal wa


Complete the line from this Frankie Valli hit, 'Oh what a night, last December back in '

Frankie Valli’s Top 5 Songs | Smooth Radio Frankie Valli’s Top 5 Songs By Katy Ratican As we celebrate the arrival of The Jersey Boys the film, we take a look at five songs from Frankie Valli's extensive back catalogue. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons enjoyed the bulk of their success in the 1960's, but they made a comeback in the 70's and scored one of their biggest ever hits with 'December '63 (Oh What A Night)'. It hit number 1 in the UK singles charts 40 years ago this week. Below we round up five of Frankie's best. Sherry (1962) 'Sherry' was written by Bob Gaudio. He says it took about 15 minutes to write and was originally titled 'Jackie Baby' after JFK's wife (and the then First Lady) Jackie Onassis. The song was finally named 'Sherry' after the daughter of Gaudio's best friend, New York DJ Jack Spector. It was the band's first nationally-released single and their first number one hit, reaching the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on September 15, 1962 and stayed at number one for 5 weeks. The song also appears on the soundtrack of movie The Help (2011). Big Girls Don't Cry (1962) 'Big Girls Don't Cry' was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio and performed by The Four Seasons. It also hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and, like 'Sherry', it spent five weeks at the top. According to Bob Crewe, he was dozing off in his Manhattan home with the television on when he awoke to see John Payne manhandling Rhonda Fleming in a 1956 film noir Slightly Scarlet. Rhona Fleming utters the line in the film and he used it as his inspiration for the song. With this hit, the Four Seasons became the first rock-era act to hit the top spot on the Hot 100 with their first two chart entries. The song was on the soundtrack to the original Dirty Dancing in 1987. Walk Like a Man (1963) 'Walk Like a Man' was the Four Seasons third number one hit, remaining at the top spot for three weeks. During the recording of the song, the fire brigade received an emergency call from the Abbey Victoria Hotel, which housed the Recording Studios. Producer Bob Crewe insisted on recording the perfect take even as smoke and water started to seep into the studio. The room directly above the studio was on fire, yet Crewe blocked the studio door and continued recording until firemen used their axes and pulled him out. The song is part of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's '500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll' and appeared on the soundtracks of Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Sleepers (1996) and TV shows Chicago Hope, The Sopranos and Modern Family. Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You (1967) This beautiful1967 tune was a Frankie Valli solo hit and subsequent cultural phenomenon. The song has had an incredible selection of plays in TV shows and films and over 200 cover versions over the years. The original version was even used by NASA as a wake-up song for a Space Shuttle mission. Some of the better know film appearances for the song include The Deer Hunter (1978), Bridget Jones Diary (2001) and 10 Things I Hate About You (for which Heath Ledger won an MTV award for best Musical Performance in a film in 2001)  December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) (1976) The song was originally about the end of prohibition in the States with a title of "December 5th, 1933.” The lyrics were changed from a suggestion by Frankie Valli and lyricist Parker to be instead a nostalgic memory of a young man's first love affair. The tune shot straight to the number 1 position in the US charts and stayed there for three weeks. It also hit number 1 UK in 1975. A remixed version spent 27 weeks in the US chart in 1994 meaning the record spent a record-breaking 54 total weeks in US charts. Watch the trailer for The Jersey Boys movie:


How many players are there in a Gaelic Football team?

How Many Players on a Football Team | How Many Are There You Are Here: Home » Sports » How Many Players on a Football Team How Many Players on a Football Team Posted by: admin Posted date: May 11, 2012 In: Sports | Comment : 0 | 6,231 views In American football, there can only be 11 players from each team on the field at one time. There are usually about 45 players that are cycled through each game, and a team can have no more than 53 players total. There is also a stipulation that a team may only carry 45 players on its game day roster, so the team must decide each week on which 8 players will be inactive, or 7 if they carry a 3rd QB American Football Teams may have up to 53 players on roster, of which 45 may play in each game. There can be 11 on the field at one time. There is no limit on substitutions. Association Football Teams may have up to 18 players, of which 11 can be on the field at one time. Only three substitutes may be used per game. Australian Rules Football There are 22 players on a team, of which 18 may be on the field at any time. There is no limit on substitutions. Gaelic Football There may be up to 30 players on a team, only 15 of which may take the field at any time. Only 5 substitutes can be made per game. Rugby Football – League There may be up to 17 players in a team, of which 13 may be on the field. There is no limit on substitutions. Rugby Football – Union There are 22 players on a team, of which 15 may be on the field at any time. UK Football – FIFA, UEFA 11 Players can play in a football match, 10 of which play outfield and 1 as the goalkeeper. 24 Players can be selected as the squad for the match. Depending on the league and country, a different amount of substitutions can be made during the match. In the UK, unless special rules are applied, you are allowed 3 substitutions during the match. Exceptions can be made but only if the player is seriously injured. Of course, red cards mean the end of the match for a player, and they cannot be replaced. If the number of players on the field gets too low, the referee can abandon the match at any time to be replayed later on.


Which line on the London Underground map is represented in red?

Central Line | London Tube Map London Tube Map Epping The Central Line runs east to west across London and is represented on the London Tube Map by a red line.  20 of the line's 49 stations are below ground and at 46 miles it is the longest and second busiest line in the London Underground. Initially operated by electric locomotives, the line was opened in June 1900 after years of delays and extensions. The Central London Railway was incorporated in1891 but the completion date was moved back twice, in 1894 and 1899. Image from the Central Line Article on Wikipedia. The tunnels that form the underground part of the Central Line were originally 11 feet 8¼ inches in diameter which was increased on the curved sections but trimmed to 11 feet 6 inches closer to the stations.  The 45 ton locomotives caused problems with vibration. The tunnels were re-aligned and expanded in the 1930s and at the same time that the stations themselves were lengthened, and the line was converted to the standard four-rail electrical layout in 1940, but the tubes themselves were no longer round (because of how they had been enlarged) leading to some minor differences with the electrical rails. These variations meant that the Central Line stock could not run on any other line, and the oddities can still be seen today - the insulating pots on the positive rail being placed on small concrete mounds to provide the extra height needed.


What is the second largest rodent in the world after the Capybara?

Capybara | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants Species: isthmius (lesser capybara) ABOUT A rodent of unusual size. Is it a beaver without a tail? A hairy pig without a snout? No, it’s a capybara, the largest rodent in the world! Standing 2 feet (60 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and built somewhat like a barrel with legs, the “capy” has long, light brown, shaggy hair, a face that looks like a beaver’s, no tail, and slightly webbed feet. Originally thought to be a pig of some sort, we now know that the capybara is a rodent, closely related to cavies and guinea pigs. Water pig. Africa has hippos, and the Americas have capybaras! Capys are found east of the Andes on Central and South American riverbanks, beside ponds, and in marshes or wherever standing water is available. Due to its dry skin, a capy requires a swimming hole as part of its lifestyle to stay healthy.  Water is a source of life for the capybara, as the animal eats water plants and grasses and uses the water itself to escape from danger. In fact, a capybara can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time to hide from predators. It uses those webbed feet (four toes on each front foot and three on each back one) to swim as well as walk.  The capybara has something in common with the hippo: its eyes, ears, and nostrils are all found near the top of the animal’s head. A capy can lift just those parts out of the water to learn everything it needs to know about its surroundings while the rest of its body remains hidden underwater. Capybaras also wallow in shallow water and mud to keep cool during a hot day before wandering out in the evening to graze. They tend to eat around dawn and dusk, but if capybaras feel threatened, they wait until the safe cover of night to eat. HABITAT AND DIET Feeling right at home. Capybara live in Central and South America. They roam the swampy, grassy regions bordering rivers, ponds, streams. and lakes.  Long in the teeth. Because capybaras are rodents, they share some common features with mice, squirrels, and porcupines. The most well-known of those features are probably those ever-growing front teeth. Capybaras use their long, sharp teeth for grazing on grass and water plants. An adult capy can eat 6 to 8 pounds (2.7 to 3.6 kilograms) of grass per day! During the dry season, when fresh grasses and water plants dry up, capybaras eat reeds, grains, melons, and squashes. They also eat their own poop to get beneficial bacteria to help their stomach break down the thick fiber in their meals.  Even though rodents aren’t closely related to ruminants like goats, cows, and giraffes, capybaras regurgitate their food to chew it some more. They chew their food from side to side, like a camel, rather than up and down, like we do. This is a good way to eat tough plant materials.  At the San Diego Zoo, the capys are offered low-starch, high-fiber biscuits, assorted veggies and greens, and Bermuda grass hay. FAMILY LIFE Many helpers. Capybaras usually live in small groups of about 10 individuals, made up of a dominant male, one or more females, one or more subordinate males, and several young. During the wet season, as many as 40 capys may be found together. It is helpful to have many sets of eyes watching out for the youngsters, since they can easily fall victim to caimans, ocelots, harpy eagles, and anacondas. Adult capybaras have one main natural predator—the jaguar—but humans hunt them as well. AT THE ZOO Relishing rodents. The San Diego Zoo has a group of capybaras that can be seen in the Elephant Odyssey habitat. They are trained to walk onto a scale for their monthly weight checks, to come into their bedroom area when called, to go into crates, and to sit still for a quick physical evaluation. All this is accomplished with the aid of a powerful motivator—the food treat! Our largest female, Rose, enjoys belly rubs, foot massages, and scratches on a daily basis. You can often spot keepers hand-feeding our capybara group in the morning, as many of them like to lie at their feet. With all this special attention, n


The song 'You'll be in my heart', comes from which Disney film?

You'll Be in My Heart | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia You'll Be in My Heart 40,859pages on You'll Be in My Heart Composer [Source] "You'll Be in My Heart" is a motherly love song featured in Disney's Tarzan sung by Phil Collins . A version of the single performed by Glen Close also appears on the soundtrack. The song is used in a scene when Tarzan's adoptive mother gorilla Kala sings that her baby should stop crying because she will protect her baby, and keep him safe and warm. She says everything will be fine and she tells him that "you will be in my heart always". Another version of this song is played near the end where Kala shows Tarzan his old house. The song went on to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song was also nominated for AFI's 100 years...100 songs, as one of 15 songs from Disney and one of 17 songs from an animated movie to be nominated. The songs that eventually made the cut was: When You Wish Upon A Star (#7), Some Day My Prince Will Come (#19), Beauty and the Beast (#62) and Hakuna Matata (#99). The song was considered to be one of the most successful singles, critically and commercially, in 1999. This song is usually a romantic love song. Contents [ show ] Lyrics The song, originally called "Lullaby" is used in a scene when Tarzan's adoptive gorilla mother Kala sings that her baby should stop crying because she will protect her baby, and keep him safe and warm. She says everything will be fine and she tells him that "you will be in my heart always". In the movie the song ends on the first verse, the full version of the song on the soundtrack album notes that others don't understand why a mother and child who are so different can love each other. When destiny calls, the child is told he must be strong even if the parent is not with him. The song is one of only two songs within Disney's Tarzan to have a part performed by an actual character (the other being "Trashin' the Camp" which the character's role in the song can be classified as scat singing). The rest of the songs were performed by Collins himself and overlaid into the movie. The full song is finally played all together during the end credits. Kala: Come stop your cryin' it'll be alright Just take my hand, hold it tight. I will protect you from all around you, I will be here don't you cry. Phil Collins: For one so small, you seem so strong. My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm, This bond between us can't be broken, I will be here don't you cry 'Cause you'll be in my heart, yes you'll be in my heart, From this day on now and forevermore. You'll be in my heart, No matter what they say, You'll be here in my heart, Always. Just look over your shoulder x3 I'll be there always. Charts and awards "You'll Be in My Heart", spent nineteen non consecutive weeks at number one on the Adult Contemporary charts and peaked at #21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song was Collins's first appearance on the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100 chart since 1994's "Everyday". The track peaked at #17 in the UK Singles Chart, continuing his success that had not stopped after "Everyday". The song went on to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Collins performed the song live at that year's ceremony. The song also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. Other languages The entire Tarzan soundtrack, and therefore "You'll Be in My Heart", was also written and performed by Phil Collins in various other languages beside English, namely German, French, Spanish, Bulgarian and Italian. In the Hungarian, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, Swedish and Portuguese versions, the whole soundtracks were performed by the Hungarian singer Akos, the Norwegian singer Tor Endresen, the Brazilian singer Ed Motta, Japanese singer Masayuki Sakamoto, Chinese singer Wakin Chau, Malaysian singer Zainal Abidin, Swedish singer Pelle Ankarberg and Port


"Who said ""I don't want to belong to any club that will have me for a member""?"

Groucho Marx - Wikiquote Groucho Marx Jump to: navigation , search I think it's about time to announce that I was born at a very early age. Julius Henry Marx ( 2 October 1890 – 19 August 1977 ), primarily known as Groucho Marx, was an American comedian and actor , famous for his work in the Marx Brothers comedy team, and his solo film and television career. Contents Quotes[ edit ] I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER I get credit all the time for things I never said. A likely story — and probably true. The Al Jolson Show repartee following a trite, scripted Al Jolson joke. (1949)[ specific citation needed ] Although it is generally known, I think it's about time to announce that I was born at a very early age. From his autobiography Groucho and Me (1959) I sent the club a wire stating, "PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER". Telegram to the Friar's Club of Beverly Hills to which he belonged, as recounted in Groucho and Me (1959), p. 321 [Variant:] "Please accept my resignation. I don’t care to belong to any club that will have me as a member". As quoted in The Groucho Letters (1967) by Arthur Sheekman. The sentiment predates Marx by 61 years, however; it likely originated with John Galsworthy in The Forsyte Saga. In Part I, Chapter II, "Old Jolyon Goes to the Opera" , it's said of Old Jolyon that, "He naturally despised the Club that did take him." after another refused him because he was in a trade. No one is completely unhappy at the failure of his best friend. From his book Groucho and Me. It is a variation of a maxim by 17th-century French nobleman François de La Rochefoucauld : "In the adversity of our best friends, we often find something that is not displeasing." (Maxim 99 from Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims, 1665 edition.) Here's to our wives and girlfriends... may they never meet![ citation needed ] (Variation on an old Royal Navy wardroom toast: "Wives and Sweethearts! May they never meet!"[ citation needed ]) From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down I was convulsed with laughter. Someday I intend on reading it. To S J Perelman about his book Dawn Ginsbergh’s Revenge (1929), as quoted in LIFE (9 February 1962) I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception. Misattributed[ edit ] I've been around so long, I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin. Apparently said by Oscar Levant : "I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin" (as quoted in The Wit and Wisdom of Hollywood (1972) by Max Wilk). Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. No known citation to Marx. First appears unattributed in mid-1960s logic/computing texts as an example of the difficulty of machine parsing of ambiguous statements.  Google Books .  The Yale Book of Quotations dates the attribution to Marx to a 9 July 1982 net.jokes post on Usenet . Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. This may be original with Groucho, but the Quote Investigator mentions the earliest report found in a 1958 issue of Boy's Life magazine where it is attributed to Jim Brewer. Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies. Variant: Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. [1] Apparently attributed to Marx in Bennett Cerf 's Try and Stop Me , first published in 1944.  A citation of this can been seen in the Kentucky New Era on November 9, 1964 .  Also attributed to Marx by Rand Paul in "The Long Stand," ch. 1 of Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America (New York, N. Y.: Center Street, 26 May 2015), p. 5. The original quotation belongs to Sir Ernest Benn (Henry Powell Spring, What is Truth?, Orange Press, 1944, p. 31 ); a first known citation reportedly appears in the Springfield (MA) Republican on July 27, 1930. Quotes about Marx[ edit ] Some years


What was the first name of the Duke of Wellington?

History of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - GOV.UK GOV.UK Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Tory 1834 to 1834, 1828 to 1830 Born 1 May 1769, Dublin, Ireland Died 14 September 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent Dates in office 1834 to 1834, 1828 to 1830 Political party Roman Catholic Relief Act: removed many of the restrictions on Roman Catholicism in the UK. Interesting facts He is famous for his major role in the Napoleonic wars. Wellington boots are named after him. After his first Cabinet meeting as PM: “An extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.” Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his popularity sank a little during his time in office. The Duke of Wellington was born in Dublin to the Earl and Countess of Mornington. Fatherless at an early age, and neglected by his mother, he was a reserved, withdrawn child. He failed to shine at Eton, and instead attended private classes in Brussels, followed by a military school in Angers. Ironically, the young duke had no desire for a military career. Instead he wished to pursue his love of music. Following his mother’s wishes, however, he joined a Highland regiment. He fought at Flanders in 1794, and directed the campaign in India in 1796, where his elder brother was Governor General. Knighted for his efforts, he returned to England in 1805. In 1806 he was elected Member of Parliament for Rye, and within a year he was appointed Chief Secretary of Ireland by the Duke of Portland . He continued with his military career despite his parliamentary duties, fighting campaigns in Portugal and France, and being made commander of the British Army in the Peninsular War. He was given the title Duke of Wellington in 1814, and went on to command his most celebrated campaigns in the Napoleonic Wars, with final victory at Waterloo in 1815. When he returned to Britain he was treated as a hero, formally honoured, and presented with both an estate in Hampshire and a fortune of £400,000. After the Battle of Waterloo, he became Commander in Chief of the army in occupied France until November 1818. He then returned to England and Parliament, and joined Lord Liverpool ’s government in 1819 as Master General of the Ordnance. He undertook a number of diplomatic visits overseas, including a trip to Russia. In 1828, after twice being overlooked in favour of Canning and Goderich , the Duke of Wellington was finally invited by King George IV to form his own government and set about forming his Cabinet. As Prime Minister, he was very conservative; known for his measures to repress reform, his popularity sank a little during his time in office. Yet one of his first achievements was overseeing Catholic emancipation in 1829, the granting of almost full civil rights to Catholics in the United Kingdom. Feelings ran very high on the issue. The duke persuaded the King only by his threat of resignation. Lord Winchilsea, an opponent of the bill, claimed that by granting freedoms to Catholics Wellington “treacherously plotted the destruction of the Protestant constitution”. As a result, he and Winchilsea fought a duel in Battersea Park in March 1829. They deliberately missed each other in firing, and honour was satisfied. The duke had a much less enlightened position on parliamentary reform. He defended rule by the elite and refused to expand the political franchise. His fear of mob rule was enhanced by the riots and sabotage that followed rising rural unemployment. His opposition to reform caused his popularity to plummet to such an extent that crowds gathered to throw missiles at his London home. The government was defeated in the Commons, and the duke resigned, to be replaced by Earl Grey . He continued to fight reform in opposition, though he finally consented to the Great Reform Bill in 1832. Two years later he refused a second invitation to form a government, and instead joined Sir Peel ’s ministry as Foreign Se


In 1893, which was the first country to impose driving tests and issue driving licences?

14 August 1893: World's first driving licences introduced - MoneyWeek By: Chris Carter 14/08/2014 When Jules-Albert de Dion crossed the finish line five minutes ahead of everyone else in the world’s first motor car competition in 1894, he wasn’t very happy. And it wasn’t just because the first prize went to the guy behind him. The previous year, Louis Lépine became the top civil servant at the Seine police department, covering Paris and the surrounding countryside. He wasn’t long in the job when he decided the new-fangled machines gracing the streets of the capital needed regulating. And so, on 14 August 1893, the Paris Police Ordinance took effect. The new regulations required drivers to have number plates on their cars and adhere to a speed limit of 20km/h on country roads and 12km/h in built-up areas. It also created two other world firsts: driving tests and driving licences – the certficat de capacité de conduit d’un véhicule à moteur. The new speed limit wouldn’t have worried you much – at least not at first. Jules-Albert de Dion averaged 20km/h over the 79 miles from Paris to Rouen – and he was in a hurry. That said, the first woman to gain a driving licence, the duchess of Uzès, was also the first person to get a speeding ticket in 1898. The early driving tests wouldn’t have cost you much sleep either. You just had to prove you could pull away, steer, stop and have a vague idea of why you broke down. Of course, you wouldn’t have had any formal lessons – those appeared in 1917. But it wasn’t until 1935 that driving tests arrived in Britain. Driving licences didn’t go down well with these early motoring enthusiasts. Perhaps fearing government meddling in their hobby, they formed themselves into groups. One such group was led by the aggrieved Jules-Albert de Dion, who in 1895 founded the Automobile Club de France – a Paris gentleman’s club still in existence today. Also on this day On this day in 1980, dockworkers at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk downed tools, leading to the formation of the Solidarity trade union. Read more here . THE END OF OIL Understanding how the end of oil will affect your life and money is the single most important thing you’ll do in the next decade. And it will affect you, because it’ll affect everyone. But only a handful of people will be bold enough to see what’s happening and move early to take advantage. That’s exactly what our research report “The End of Oil” is designed to help you do. Which way now for Britain? The best choice for our relationship with the EU Why Punch's investors will toast Heineken Santa's bad example


The commercial name of which fruit cordial is derived from the Latin for blackcurrant?

Cheekiemonkies: Singapore Parenting & Lifestyle Blog: A Ribena Recipe so Easy, Kids can Join In!    Cheekie Monkies A Ribena Recipe so Easy, Kids can Join In! Advertorial Ah, Ribena! The only cordial that held a special place in my heart while growing up was Ribena. It was always good, thirst quenching deliciousness and drilled inside me - thanks to my mother - that blackcurrants are one of nature’s richest source of Vitamin C. Did you know that Ribena’s name is derived from ‘Ribes Negrum’, the Latin word for blackcurrant? Now that I am a parent myself, I have no qualms continuing the tradition of giving Ribena to my monkies - since not only is it made from 100% New Zealand Blackcurrants, it is rich in Vitamin C and contains no artificial colour, flavour or sweetener! The purple colour of the cordial comes from the blackcurrants' fruit skin (or Anthocyanin for you scientific people out there) and in fact, no matter whether you are drinking a ready-to-drink Ribena Tetra pack, Cheerpack or Sparkling version, each Ribena pack meets 100% of the Children’s Daily Requirement of Vitamin C. Personally though, I still prefer making my own Ribena drink from cordial and it seems that the monkies agree with me too! Okay, so I suspect the real reason of them preferring the cordial over the ready-to-drink ones is the flexibility of the blackcurrant concentrate... especially since after I told them they had the opportunity to whip up a storm in the kitchen using Ribena as one of the ingredients! Somehow, the kitchen never fails to remain as a fascinating place for the monkies. But I can understand why. Cooking and/or baking are fantastic activities for kids to learn and practice a whole range of skills. Plus it gives them the opportunity to learn about food and create good eating habits as part of a balanced lifestyle through the growing years. So if you are looking to introduce your kids to the world of cooking and baking, making Ribena Blackcurrant Berries Jam will probably be one of the easiest recipes to get the little ones started. For starters, the ingredients are extremely fuss-free to obtain: 200g blueberries, stemmed & rinsed 1½  cups Ribena Blackcurrant Fruit Cordial Drink 1½ tablespoons water chestnut flour Firstly, weigh out 200g of blueberries. Remember to pick all the stalks and give them a good rinse. Next add in ½ cup Ribena Blackcurrant Fruit Cordial Drink. Pour in 40g of fine sugar. Finally, transfer the mixture into a ziploc bag and refrigerate it for about 8 hours. Yes, the wait can be so agonizing for the monkies. LOL. Once the 8 hours are up, combine the chilled sugar blue berries and 1 cup of  Ribena cordial in a deep sauce pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, while stirring constantly. In a separate bowl, mix 1½ tablespoons of water chestnut flour with 3 tablespoons of Ribena Cordial. If you do not know what water chestnut flour is, this is how the packaging looks like. We got ours from Phoon Huat, though I believe some large supermarkets like FairPrice sell them too. Mix in the Ribena cordial chestnut flour mixture into the pot and return to boil. Lower heat and let everything simmer for 20 minutes, or until the skins of the blueberries become tender and the mixture thickens. Transfer the thickened jam into a jar and there you have it - Ribena Blackcurrant Berries Jam! Frankly, this is one super easy recipe to get the kids working in the kitchen. And the best part? The monkies have been requesting the jam to go with their bread almost every morning! Looks like we may have to make another batch of jam really soon. Either that, or I have to search online for other creative ways to incorporate Ribena Cordial into equally fun and simple recipes for kids! Stay tuned for our new creations! For more updates on Singapore's number one cordial, follow Ribena Singapore's  Facebook page !


Which famous jazz club is in Frith Street, London?

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - presenting the finest jazz since 1959. Soho London Registered in England No. 1590762. Registered Address: Palm Glen Ltd, Park House, 26 North End Road, London NW11 7PT Copyright © 2017 Ronnie Scott's, All Rights Reserved.


Who invented the ballbarrow and the `Airblade' hand-drier amongst many other things?

British Industrial Designer & Inventor Sir James Dyson By Mary Bellis Sir James Dyson Is Best Known For: British industrial designer, Sir James Dyson is best known as the inventor of the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner, which works on the principle of cyclonic separation. In laymen's terms, James Dyson invented a vacuum cleaner that wouldn't lose suction as it picked up dirt, for which he received a U.S. patent in 1986 (U.S. Patent 4,593,429). James Dyson is also well known for his manufacturing company Dyson, which he founded after failing to sell his vacuum cleaner invention to the major manufacturers of vacuum cleaners. James Dyson's company now outsells most of his competition. James Dyson's Early Products: The bagless vacuum cleaner was not Dyson's first invention. In 1970, while he was still a student at London's Royal College of Art, James Dyson co-invented the Sea Truck, with sales amounting to 500 million. The Sea Truck was a flat-hulled, high-speed watercraft that could land without a harbor or jetty. continue reading below our video 5 Steps to Starting Your Own Business Dyson also produced: the Ballbarrow, a modified wheelbarrow with a ball replacing the wheel, the Trolleyball (also with a ball) which was a trolley that launched boats, and the land & seafaring capable Wheelboat. Inventing Cyclonic Separation: In late 1970s, James Dyson began inventing cyclonic separation to create a vacuum cleaner that would not lose suction as it cleaned, inspired by his Hoover brand vacuum cleaner that kept clogging and losing suction as it cleaned. Adapting technology from the air filter in his Ballbarrow factory's spray-finishing room, and supported by his wife's art teacher salary, Dyson made 5172 prototypes to perfect his bright pink G-Force cleaner in 1983, that was first sold by catalogue in Japan. (see additional images for photo) Say Goodbye to the Bag: James Dyson was unable sell his new bagless vacuum cleaner design to an outside manufacturer or find a UK distributer as he originally intended, in part because nobody wanted to rock the huge market for replacement cleaner bags. Dyson manufactured and distributed his own product and a brillant television advertising campaign (Say Goodbye to the Bag) that emphasized the end to replacement bags sold Dyson vacuum cleaners to consumers and sales grew. Patent Infringement: However, success often leads to copycats. Other vacuum cleaner manufacturers began to market their own version of a bagless vacuum cleaner. James Dyson had to sue Hoover UK for patent infringement winning $5 million in damages. James Dyson's Latest Inventions: In 2005, James Dyson adapted the wheel ball technology from his Ballbarrow into a vacuum cleaner and invented the Dyson Ball. In 2006, Dyson launched the Dyson Airblade, a fast hand dryer for public bathrooms. Dyson's most recent invention is a fan without external blades, the Air Multiplier. Dyson first introduced Air Multiplier technology in October 2009 offering the first real innovation in fans in more than 125 years. Dyson’s patented technology replaces fast spinning blades and awkward grilles with loop amplifiers. Quotes: "I just want things to work properly." "A lot of people give up when the world seems to be against them, but that's the point when you should push a little harder. I use the analogy of running a race. It seems as though you can’t carry on, but if you just get through the pain barrier, you'll see the end and be okay. Often, just around the corner is where the solution will happen." James Dyson Biography: Sir James Dyson was born on May 2 1947 in Cromer, Norfolk, England. He was one of three children, whose father was Alec Dyson. James Dyson attended Gresham's School in Holt, Norfolk, from 1956 to 1965. He attended the Byam Shaw School of Art from 1965 to 1966. He attended the Royal College of Art in London from 1966 to 1970, and studied furniture and interior design. He went on to study engineering. In 1968, Dyson married Deirdre Hindmarsh, an art teacher. The couple have three children: Emily, Jacob and Sam. In 1997, Jam


Who played the part of 'Budgie' in the 1971/72 ITV drama series?

BFI Screenonline: Budgie (1971-72) Originally entitled 'The Loser', this comedy-drama by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall charts the failures of Ronald 'Budgie' Bird, a small-time crook who usually ends up as the fall guy for Soho villain Charlie Endell (a larger-than-life performance from Iain Cuthbertson). Budgie is estranged from his wife Jean (a scintillatingly brittle Georgina Hale ) and has a wary if basically friendly relationship with his girlfriend Hazel, the mother of his child. Although in early episodes Adam Faith 's limited acting experience occasionally shows, he quickly gained in confidence, and by the darker second series he has clearly grown as a performer, most noticeably in his scenes with Hale, which turn from violence to humour in a second and crackle with sexual chemistry. Despite the comic escapades in most stories, what makes the series so memorable is its air of melancholic regret. Budgie is an arrested adolescent, his get-rich-quick schemes just evanescent dreams, ploys to stave off adult responsibilities. Among the most memorable sequences are the duologues between Budgie and a succession of parental surrogates, in which they jointly confront the disappointments in the lives. Notable examples include a prostitute recalling the son she gave up for adoption in 'Some Mother's Sons' (tx. 16/4/1971); a schoolteacher with a secret craving for pornography in 'Could Do Better' (tx. 14/5/1971); a faded alcoholic actress with suicidal tendencies in 'Sunset Mansions or Whatever Happened to Janey Baib?' (tx. 25/6/1971); and virtually an entire cast of disillusioned characters staying at the eponymous 'Grandee Hotel' (tx. 30/4/1971). For all his ebullience and his success with women, Budgie always remains an outsider looking in; when we meet his parents, the story predictably ends with his being shut out of the family unit. The second series concludes in a spectacularly bitter fashion: Budgie, beaten to a pulp by Endell and his men and left destitute on the streets of London, is turned away by his wife and family, while he in turn abandons Hazel, now pregnant with their second child. A third series and even a feature film version were mooted but came to nothing, though Faith did reprise his role in a musical adaptation by Waterhouse and Hall that had a brief West End run in 1988. None of the trio, however, had any involvement in Charles Endell Esquire (ITV, 1979), a shortlived spin-off set in Glasgow starring Cuthbertson. Sergio Angelini


What is the capital of the Italian region of Lombardy?

Regions of Italy, Map of Italy Regions, Regions in Italy 7 581 In the time of Ancient Rome, this capital city of Italy was the center of the entire Roman Empire. Today Italy, a founding member of the eurozone and the European Union, is also one of the largest economies in the world, and a major regional power in Europe. Rich Catholic culture has shaped the country's religious base, even though Judaism has been the longest established religious faith in the country. Home to a number of UNESCO's heritage sites, Italy is also a great center of culture, literature, and art. Italy is also known for giving the world the theatrical extravaganza called opera, and its traditional cuisine - pastas and pizzas. Italy's Political Timeline Constitution was approved Location of Italy Located in southern Europe, Italy is comprised of the Italian Peninsula and a number of islands. Italy shares borders with four countries: Switzerland, France, Austria, and Slovenia. It also surrounds two landlocked countries, San Marino and Vatican City. Italy spans a total area of 116,347 square miles and has a coastline of 4,722 miles. Economy and Agriculture Economically, Italy can be divided into two parts - the developed industrial north, which is dominated by private companies, and the less developed agricultural south. Prior to World War II, Italy had an agriculture-based economy, and after the Second World War, Italy rapidly transformed to an industrialized nation. Today, Italy is one of the most developed nations of the world, with a high standard of living. The country has high GDP, but also has a high unemployment rate. Italy's economy is supported by many small and medium-sized enterprises, which mainly produce high quality consumer goods. Italy's GDP is about $2.05 trillion (2010 United Nations), which is the eighth largest in the world. Italy's main agricultural products are wheat, rice, citrus fruits, beef, potatoes, and soybeans. Its main industries are textile industry, tourism industry, and consumer goods manufacturing enterprises. The eurozone crisis has left an indelible mark on the country, though, and unemployment is a major concern. Political History and Divisions Prior to June 1946, monarchy was prevalent in Italy, but the monarchy was abolished in June 1946, and Italy became a parliamentary democratic nation. Italy's parliament is divided in two houses: the Senate of the Republic (315 seats) and the Chamber of Deputies (630 seats). Italy's prime minister shares authority with the president of Italy. Fifteen regions of Italy have centralized governments, with the head of the regions reporting to the central government. The twenty regions of Italy have about 110 provinces, each with its its own locally elected representatives. One unique feature of Italy's parliament is that representation is given to permanently non-residing citizens. Major Cities of Italy Venice: Located northeastern Italy, Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. Venice is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its beautiful views, works of art, and unique landscapes and architecture. This city attracts many tourists every year. Milan: Milan is the commercial, industrial, and business center of Italy. This second largest city of Italy also is the capital of the Lombardy region and can be called the capital of Italian fashion. Florence: This famous historical city is the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy. Florence has many monuments and museums that attract visitors to this city on regular basis. Rome: The capital of Italy as well as the the Lazio region, Rome became part of unified Italy in 1870. In ancient times, Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire, which was a powerful empire that spanned the Mediterranean. Rome is also listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Italy - from the Etruscans to the present day Italy is a peninsular country bounded by the Mediterranean, with the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Italy is a beautiful country with lofty mountains like the Apennine and green valleys like in Lombardy.


Which actor plays the title role in the Harry Potter films?

Daniel Radcliffe - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Producer Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on July 23, 1989 in Fulham, London, England, to casting agent Marcia Gresham (née Jacobson) and literary agent Alan Radcliffe . His father is from a Northern Irish Protestant background, while his mother was born in South Africa, to a Jewish family (from Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Germany). Daniel began ... See full bio » Born:


Which 1927 musical is set aboard the 'Cotton Blossom'?

Musicals.uk.com Showboat News SHOW BOAT ANNOUNCES CLOSURE FOR AUGUST (11 MAY 2016) The limited season of Daniel Evans' five-star Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat will now play its final West End performance on 27 August 2016. The musical opened at the New London Theatre in April and was the recipient of a second set of five-star reviews. It had initially been booking until 7 January 2017. Producers David Ian, Bob Bartner and Norman Tulchin said: "We could not be more proud of Daniel's production of Show Boat. This first-class cast and creative team have delivered an exceptional production and we are delighted that London audiences have had the opportunity to see this five star show." One of the most romantic musicals of all time and set against the backdrop of America's Deep South at the turn of the 20th Century, Show Boat tells a powerful story of freedom, loyalty and, above all love. Spanning 40 pivotal years in American history, this epic musical follows the lives and loves of three generations aboard the Cotton Blossom show boat as it plies the Mississippi River and features the timeless songs Ol' Man River, Make Believe and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man. CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SHOW BOAT (21 MARCH 2016) Malcolm Sinclair (Capt. Andy Hawks) and Chris Peluso (Gaylord Ravenal) will join original Sheffield cast members Gina Beck (Magnolia Hawks), Lucy Briers (Parthy Ann Hawks), Rebecca Trehearn (Julia La Verne), Emmanuel Kojo (Joe), Sandra Marvin (Queenie), Alex Young (Ellie May Chipley) and Danny Collins (Frank Schultz) in the West End cast of Show Boat . They are joined by John Coates, Adam Dutton, Kit Esuruoso, Nolan Frederick, Linford Johnson, Javar La'Trail Parker, Kate Milner-Evans, Maria Omakinwa, Ryan Pidgen, Mykal Rand, Leo Roberts, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Christina Bennington, Victoria Hinde, Linda John-Pierre and Simbi Akande, Georgie Ashford, Laura Darton, Joshua Da Costa, Dale Evans and Tom Partridge. Malcolm Sinclair was most recently been seen in The Meeting at Hampstead Theatre. His other extensive theatre credits include Privates on Parade for the Donmar Warehouse, Quartermaine's Terms at Wyndham's Theatre, The Doctor's Dilemma, The Habit of Art, The Power of Yes, The History Boys, Luther, Richard III, House/Garden and Racing Demon, all for the National Theatre, Rosmersholm and Heartbreak House at the Almeida, Dealer's Choice at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Journey's End at the Playhouse Theatre and My Fair Lady at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. His film credits include The Man Who Knew Infinity, Survivor, A Belfast Story, The Young Victoria, Casino Royal and V for Vendetta. Chris Peluso has recently been seen at the Prince Edward Theatre playing Chris in Miss Saigon, his West End debut. Previously his Broadway credits include Beautiful The Carole King Musical, Assassins, Elton Johnï¿½s Lestat and Mamma Mia! Daniel Evans' sell-out Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat transfers to the West End in April with the first preview at the New London Theatre on 9 April 2016, booking to 7 January 2017. SHOWBOAT SETS SAIL FOR WEST END (20 FEBRUARY 2016) Daniel Evans' five star production of Show Boat will transfer from Sheffield to the West End in the spring of 2016, with previews beginning at the New London Theatre from 9 April. The sell-out production opened at the Crucible in Sheffield in December last year. It is produced in the West End by David Ian with Bob Bartner and Norman Tulchin. Casting will be announced shortly. Daniel Evans said: " Show Boat is often thought to be the mother of all musicals. Hammerstein and Kern's score continues to blow audiences away, almost 90 years later. As well as being a riveting story, the piece's themes of family and freedom still speak to us today in a profound way. I feel proud that the production we made in Sheffield will now get to travel further afield and be experienced by yet more audiences in the capital." David Ian said: "I am absolutely thrilled, along with my co-producers Bob Bartner and Norman Tulchin, to be bringing Daniel's ground breaking production of