Name the actress who left Eastenders in 2011 after 25 years in the show, she played Pat Evans (also Beale, Wicks and Butcher)?

Pam St Clement will leave EastEnders later this year after 25 years as Pat Butcher | Daily Mail Online comments She has played the mouthy and fashion faux pas prone Pat Butcher on Albert Square for over a quarter of a century. But EastEnders actress Pam St Clement, one of Walford's longest serving stars, is set to quit the show. The actress, 69, who joined the show in 1986, will be leaving the show at the end of the year Hanging up those earring: EastEnders actress Pat St Clement, who plays Pat Butcher/Evans on the show will be leaving the soap at the end of the year Pam has said she had other things she wanted to do but did concede that leaving the soap would be like a 'bereavement'. During her colourful years in the show, Pat remarried several times, has gone to prison and enjoyed affairs with Walford characters such as infamous lothario Den Watts. The actress said: 'I have enjoyed 25 and a half wonderful years in EastEnders creating the character of Pat but feel it's time to hang up her earrings.' Oh Frank! Pam's character and former on-screen husband Frank. The actress has been in the show for over 25 years Firm friends: Despite being love rivals at one time, Pat formed a strong bond with Peggy Mitchell (Pat St Clement) The loves of her life: Pat with third husband Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) and fourth husband Roy Evans (Tony Caunter) Pat Butcher - A Life in Walford 1986 - Arrives in Walford to inform ex Pete Beale he is not the father of her son Simon. 1987 - Returns to prostitution, but is assaulted in Albert Square and left for dead. Reunites with old flame Frank Butcher and takes over running of the Queen Vic 1989 - Marries Frank in a cockney-style wedding before setting up her own taxi firm PatCabs 1992 - Pat is arrested for drink-driving after she knocks down a teenage girl in her taxi on Christmas Eve when she is just over the limit 1993 - After the girl later dies in hospital, Pat is jailed for six months 1994 - Left devastated when husband Frank has a breakdown and flees the Square, leaving Pat and his children in financial ruin 1995 - Falls in love with impotent car dealer Roy Evans 1996 - Despite the return of Frank, Pat goes on to marry Roy, who struggles to deal with his jealously over her ex-husband 2000 - Pat has an affair with Frank - who is then-married to Peggy Mitchell. When Roy finds out, he throws Pat out, leaving her penniless and homeless again. But within three months, Pat and Roy reconcile 2003 - Pat is widowed after Roy suffers a fatal heart attack and is forced to move into a bedsit when his son and heir to his estate Barry evicts her from the family home 2004 - A horrified Pat discovers former stepdaughter Janine pushed Barry to his death in Scotland and frames her for 'killing' Laura Beale - who actually fell down the stairs. 2005 - Pat inherits the estate of gangster Andy Hunter - her boss at the bookies 2006 - Has a brief affair with married Patrick Trueman 2008 - Left devastated after finding out Frank has died in Spain. She joins forces with former love rival Peggy at his funeral 2010 - Suffers a heart attack due to stress over her evil stepdaughter Janine 'Leaving the EastEnders family will be akin to a bereavement. But I'm looking forward to the other work and life opportunities that I will have the time to pursue.' She was first seen after storming  in to the Square to break the news to Pete Beale  he was not the father of her son Simon Wicks. Viewers have seen her marry Frank Butcher in 1989 and then her fourth husband, Roy Evans, in 1996. Her most famous scenes over her long career have often been moments of high drama, often involving slaps. In another climactic scene, Pat's affair with ex-husband Frank was exposed by Peggy, played by Barbara Windsor in front of regulars at the Queen Vic, ending with slaps for the pair who had betrayed her. Pat has also had a stint as the Vic's landlady, survived a heart attack, and been imprisoned for a hit and run. The BBC would not say how she will leave the show at this stage. St Clement is second only to Adam Woodyatt - who plays Ian B


Who was proclaimed Emperor of Rome whilst in York in 306AD?

The Roman North in the 5th century 306ADto 410AD Go back in time | Timeline | Hadrian's Wall | Go forward in time Later Roman era : 306 AD to 410AD The Barbarian Conspiracy of 367AD seemed to be a portent of things to come. The so-called Barbarian tribes were overrunning the Roman Wall in that year. Similar Barbarian attacks in the eastern parts of the Empire would eventually force the withdrawal of Roman troops from Britain paving the way for new invaders. July 25 306AD CONSTANTINE THE GREAT (York) Constantius Chlorus the Roman Emperor has died at York. His son Constantine the Great has been proclaimed Emperor at York. One of Constantine's first actions is to drive back an attack from the Picts in Caledonia. 314AD - YORK IS HQ FOR BRITISH GENERAL (York) The Dux, or commander of the Roman army in Britain, is now based at York. 314AD - YORK HAS A BISHOP (York) Christianity is now widely accepted in Roman Britain and a Christian Bishop is based at York. 320AD - IRAQ BOATMEN WORK ON TYNE (South Shields) A unit of Tigris bargemen (from Iraq) are employed by the Romans at South Shields fort (Arbeia) on the Tyne. 343AD - TROUBLE ON THE WALL (Hadrian's Wall) Trouble breaks out on the Roman wall involving Roman scouts. Roman forts in North Tynedale have been burnt down. 367AD - BARBARIAN CONSPIRACY (Hadrian's Wall) Tribes have overrun Hadrian's Wall in a Barbarian Conspiracy. Picts, Irish and Scots, assisted by Saxon pirates from northern Europe, seem to have colluded. This is the biggest revolt against the Romans to date. 369AD - DEFENCES AT SALTBURN AND SCARBOROUGH (Yorkshire Coast) Watch towers are being constructed along the northern coast to defend against Germanic invaders. Towers are located at Filey, Scarborough, Goldsborough and Huntcliff near Saltburn . The towers communicate to each other and to Roman soldiers stationed at York and Malton using beacons of flame. 369AD - WALL UNDER REPAIR (Hadrian's Wall) Hadrian's Wall has been extensively restored following the Barbarian Conspiracy. 383AD - MAXIMUS CLAIMS TO BE EMPEROR (Britain) While the Goths are attacking Rome, Magnus Maximus a Roman governor, has taken advantage of the turmoil and made himself an Emperor. It is a false claim but he is unlikely to be challenged. Magnus has taken many Roman troops from Britain in an attempt to seize Gaul and Spain. The northern frontier is now exposed to Pictish raids. 388AD - ROMANS DEFEATED (Hadrian's Wall) Hadrian's Wall is undergoing heavy onslaught from native tribes and the Romans have suffered great defeats in battle. 399AD - ROMANS EVACUATE TROOPS (Britain) The Romans have started to evacuate troops from Britain. Reinforcements are desperately needed on the continent to protect Rome and the eastern parts of the empire. 408AD - THE NORTH REVOLTS (Scotland) The depletion of the Roman army in Britain has left the northern frontier exposed. Revolts against the Romans in North Britain are gaining momentum. 410AD - ROMANS LEAVE BRITAIN (Britain) Nearly all Roman troops have left Britain to defend against the Visigoths who are sacking Rome. Britain has now virtually ceased to be part of the Roman Empire.


toque or chef's hat - Young Gourmet Young Gourmet yg members Come on and join the YG team, suggest ideas, ask questions, send recipes and have your say! go on, give it a go! Follow and tweet us: Like us and tell your friends: toque or chef's hat Toque: French term for a chef's tall white hat. (pronouced 'tock') Little is really known about the origin of the toque or chefs hat. Todays version is normally white, conical and quite tall in shape with as many as 100 pleats. The more pleats, the more qualified the chef. YG has discovered more about toques than you will ever want to know, but if anyone can contribute further, please tell us! One story says the toque originated from the ancient Assyrians (Assyria is or was located in north Mesopotamia and spans four countries: In Syria it extends west to the Euphrates river; in Turkey it extends north to Harran, Edessa, Diyarbakir, and Lake Van; in Iran it extends east to Lake Urmi, and in Iraq it extends to about 100 miles south of Kirkuk.) During 1170  612 BC it was common to assassinate leaders using poison, so chefs were chosen carefully and treated well. A chef sometimes held quite a high rank in the Kings Court, which entitled him to wear a "crown" of sorts, in the same shape as the king's, though made out of cloth and without all the jewels. The crown-shaped ribs of the royal headdress became the pleats of the toque, originally sewn, and later stiffened with starch. During the decline of the Byzantine Empire at the end of the sixth century and during the seventh century AD, intellectuals and artists sought sanctuary in monasteries from the invading Northern barbarians. They hid by wearing the orthodox black hat and robes. Many of them were considered learned about health and food so they began to work in the church kitchens. Eventually they started wearing white hats instead of the black hats worn by Greek Orthodox priests, and the toque was born. The most widely circulated legend about the toque appears to be one concerning why Master Chefs wear hats with 100 pleats.  Ruth Edwards in her book A Pageant of Hats, Ancient and Modern said "It was regarded as natural that any chef, worthy of the name, could cook an egg at least one hundred ways. The most-renowned chefs often boasted that they could serve their royal masters a different egg dish every day in the year, some of them so cleverly prepared, that aside from being highly palatable they had flavours as widely different as completely diverse kinds of foods. Today, noted chefs are seldom called upon to prove their prowess in this manner. Many believe that today's toque is a more recent result of the gradual evolution of head coverings worn by cooks through the centuries. Looking through illustrations of past headgear, one sees that the "toque" originally referred to a head covering worn by both men and women. It eventually assumed the shape of the small, round, close-fitting band or "crown" of cloth without a projecting brim but encompassing a gathering of material covering the top of the head. Sometimes of gatherings were pleated. By the end of the sixteenth century, the height, shape and stiffness of the gathered material varied from country to country. It ranged from the flattened beret style of the French to the formally pleated middle height of the Italians to the tall, softly-gathered style favored by the Germans. Illustrations in cookbooks of these periods show male cooks wearing a variety of headgear, including floppy berets, tall toques gathered in to topknots, skull caps and stocking caps resembling pointed nightcaps. French cooks of the eighteenth century generally wore the "casque a meche" or stocking cap, the colors of which varied according to rank. Mr. Boucher, chef to the French statesman Talleyrand (l754-l838), is credited with introducing white as the standard color when he insisted for sanitary reasons that his cooks wear white caps. During this period, Spanish cooks wore berets of white wool or ticking; Germans wore pointed Napoleonic hats with a decorative tassel; the British wore s


What Are Utopias and Dystopias? What Are Utopias and Dystopias?    Bookmark this page    Manage My Reading List The word utopia comes from the Greek words ou, meaning "no" or "not," and topos, meaning "place." Since its original conception, utopia has come to mean a place that we can only dream about, a true paradise. Dystopia, which is the direct opposite of utopia, is a term used to describe a utopian society in which things have gone wrong. Both utopias and dystopias share characteristics of science fiction and fantasy, and both are usually set in a future in which technology has been used to create perfect living conditions. However, once the setting of a utopian or dystopian novel has been established, the focus of the novel is usually not on the technology itself but rather on the psychology and emotions of the characters who live under such conditions. Although the word utopia was coined in 1516 by Sir Thomas More when he wrote Utopia, writers have written about utopias for centuries, including the biblical Garden of Eden in Genesis and Plato's Republic, about a perfect state ruled by philosopher-kings. More's Utopia protested contemporary English life by describing an ideal political state in a land called Utopia, or Nowhere Land. Other early fictional utopias include various exotic communities in Jonathan Swift's famous Gulliver's Travels (1726). The idea of utopias continued to be popular during the nineteenth century. For example, English author Samuel Butler wrote Erewhon (1872) ("nowhere" spelled backward) and Erewhon Revisited (1901), and William Morris wrote News From Nowhere (1891). In the United States, people have attempted to create real-life utopias. A few of the places where utopian communities were started include Fruitlands, Massachusetts; Harmony, Pennsylvania; Corning, Iowa; Oneida, New York; and Brook Farm, Massachusetts, founded in 1841 by American transcendentalists. Although the founders of these utopian communities had good intentions, none of the communities flourished as their creators had hoped. Dystopias are a way in which authors share their concerns about society and humanity. They also serve to warn members of a society to pay attention to the society in which they live and to be aware of how things can go from bad to worse without anyone realizing what has happened. Examples of fictional dystopias include Aldous Huxley's Brave New World (1932), Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (1953), and George Orwell's Animal Farm (1944) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949). Lois Lowry chose to write The Giver as a dystopian novel because it was the most effective means to communicate her dissatisfaction with the lack of awareness that human beings have about their interdependence with each other, their environment, and their world. She uses the irony of utopian appearances but dystopian realities to provoke her readers to question and value their own freedoms and individual identities. Jonas' community appears to be a utopia, but, in reality, it is a dystopia. The people seem perfectly content to live in an oli-garchy — a government run by a select few — in which a Community of Elders enforces the rules. In Jonas' community, there is no poverty, starvation, unemployment, lack of housing, or prejudice; everything is perfectly planned to eliminate any problems. However, as the novel progresses and Jonas gains insight into what the people have willingly given up — their freedoms and individual-ities — for the so-called common good of the community, it becomes more and more evident that the community is a bad place in which to live. Readers can relate to the disbelief and horror that Jonas feels when he realizes that his community is a hypocrisy, a society based on false ideals of goodness and conformity. As Jonas comes to understand the importance of memory, freedom, individuality, and even color, he can no longer stand by and watch the people in his community continue to live under such fraudulent pretenses.


In 17th century England, what was at various times 'Addled', 'Short' and 'Useless'?

British Royal Navy - 17th Century The British Royal Navy  As Seen During the 'Cavalier Page' Era [Note: This is a work in progress! Bear with me as this section continues to grow] Though I have committed the bulk of my site to those whom King and Country on foot, I don't believe I can (or would even want to) consider leaving out the incredibly formulative (and quite tumultuous) years that would result, eventually, in the British Royal Navy. While teh cncept of the Navy in England was certainly always present,  I am particularly fascinated by the method in which the sea power of the nation went though it's troubled adolescence under the guidance of Elizabeth I (the era of Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada) and reached the pinnacle of its own 'romantic era' with Horatio Nelson's HMS Victory.  One of my initial suspicions on why I had never seen a great deal of information on ships in the 17th century in England was the fact that there were some 'not-so-minor' issues such as the Civil War, the plague and the Great Fire of 1666 to deal with; not to mention that Charles I was far from one of the strongest monarchs in English history. The Royal Navy suffered a great deal at the hands of political turmoil, rampant embezzlement and the sometimes highly ineffectual administration policies of the century.  Where one     may go wrong is in believing that there aren't plenty of interesting facts and events     about the era worthy of an epic or two,  not to mention the     interesting ways in which it illuminated even more of the era of the "Cavalier." Please note that the fine examples of maritime artwork I have included for my particular era are sourced from Maritime Art: Greenwich . If a painting catches your eye, please consider supporting their great endeavor with a purchase. Not only will you have a fabulous print of a historical treasure - you'll be be helping them preserve such arts for posterity! _______________________________________ After     Elizabeth I, before the English Civil Wars Piracy - From     Praise to Persecution Sir Francis     Drake: One of the most famous privateers of all time, and one of the     foremost champions of Elizabeth I's reign. Pirate or privateer? Well the     Spanish probably would have said pirate, but for England, the practice     of privateer-ing had been a highly lucrative and brilliantly successful     one. However, as ocean exploration and travel become more and more     prominent, so did the instances of piracy. Whereas the privateer might     present papers and follow a code when confiscating the ship and treasures     of a captured ship (which is certainly not to say they all did), this     era began to give birth to more of the stereotypical pirate type:     Raucous bands of criminals who took what they wished and fought amongst     themselves like feral dogs.  England,     whom had so recently praised and promoted privateers were beginning to     see the need to change their general leniency on piracy of any kind.     Barbary pirates began to become an established nuisance, and while     England has certainly been guilty of inflicting piracy on others, these     'Turkish' pirates were hitting England hard. They Navy had not, and for     all practical purposes, could not, protect all of their merchantmen     which traversed the seas. (Please click above for more information on        art) Money... The root     of all _______. Not one of us     would call ourselves strangers to the concept of corporate and     government embezzlement and/or corruption. The first 15 or so years     after the death of Elizabeth I dealt out some of the most shameful and     debilitating blows to what had been an otherwise promising future for     the country's seafaring potential.  On a     competence/leadership level, the unfortunate practice of 'buying' one's     commission was already in full swing. This had occurred in the past, but     it seemed to be that, at


In particle physics there are six 'flavours' of quarks; up, down, top and bottom are four of them, name either of the other two.

CERN finds four new X particles – how big a deal is this? | Cosmos Save to Pocket Email link Print article Facebook Twitter Reddit Email link Print article CERN finds four new X particles – how big a deal is this? Physicists at CERN have discovered a family of new 'exotic' particles. Cathal O’Connell assesses what it means. The LHCb particle detector magnet. CERN/SPL CERN/SPL What’s just happened? Physicists at CERN have discovered four new “tetraquark” particles – unusual arrangements of four fundamental particles called quarks. The new particles are highly unstable, decaying almost immediately into other particles. These are not new fundamental particles heralding a new era of physics (like the unexpected new one recently hinted at ) but rather are new combinations of previously known particles in the standard model of particle physics (See the Cosmos primer on particle physics for an explanation). The new particles are called “exotic” because they are made of four quarks. Quarks usually group together in twos and threes. Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) collaboration made the discoveries by monitoring the decays of B mesons (so-called beauty particles) formed in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. The results have not yet been peer reviewed, but have been published in two papers ( here and here ) on the arXiv.org pre-print server, where physicists share their results prior to peer review. Tetra-what? At the deepest level, we are all made of quarks. Quarks are the fundamental particles that gang together to form protons and neutrons. They come in six “flavours”: up, down, top, bottom, strange and charm. Quarks are most stable in groups of three. And so the physicist who proposed them, Murray Gell-Mann, coined their name from a quote in James Joyce’s novel Finnegan’s Wake, in which a publican dreams of a drunken seagull ordering beer by demanding “three quarks for Muster Mark”, instead of “three quarts for Mister Mark!” But in the past two years, scientists have discovered that quarks can sometimes form other, temporary alliances – a bit like politicians making an unlikely crossbench deal. In 2014 scientists at CERN discovered the first four-quark particle, called a tetraquark. Last year, the same team also discovered a five-member variety . None of these particles exist for more than a fraction of a second before decaying. Discovery, or confirmation? One of the new tetraquarks had been glimpsed before, though not with enough certainty to be called a “discovery”. Now LHCb has confirmed its existence with a significant of over five sigma (meaning there’s a less than 1 in 3.5 million chance the signal is a chance fluctuation in the data). The placeholder name of the particle, X(4140), seems like something off a car number plate, but actually comes from its mass measured in megaelectronvolts (4140 MeV). This makes it about four times heavier than the proton. The other three particles are dubbed with equally catchy names, X(4274), X(4500) and X(4700). None of these three had been detected before – so they are new discoveries. What are they made of? All four are made of the same gang of quarks (one charm, one anti-charm, one strange and one anti-strange) but differ in the energy states of their constituents. In this sense, the four are really just versions of the same particle. Besides their masses, the physicists were able to measure each particle’s quantum numbers, which describe their subatomic properties. How big of a deal is this? The new particles are interesting because they’re the first four-quark particles found that are made of only the heavy quarks (strange and charm). Studying them could help us understand how these big quarks interact. But because these tetraquark particles are transient, they likely have a very minor role in the makeup of the universe. With LHC now revved up to a collision energy of 13 TeV, and generating one billion proton collisions per second. That unprecedented deluge of data can only lead to more quirks and varieties of quarks in future. Expect more tetraquarks.


In French it is Mont Cervin, how is known in English?

"The Matterhorn or Monte Cervino, also known in French as Mont Cervin is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy." Stock photo and royalty-free images on Fotolia.com - Pic 115903359 alps blue canton colour day europa famous place forest glacier green majestic matterhorn mountain nature outdoors snow sunny switzerland valais valley Search The image "The Matterhorn or Monte Cervino, also known in French as Mont Cervin is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy." from vlad_g is available on Fotolia under a royalty-free license from 1 credit (Credit from 0.74 €). Available in JPEG format, this image may be downloaded for all kinds of professional uses and in different resolutions (up to 3,195 x 2,130 pixels in 300 DPI) The author of this picture, vlad_g also has 11 images in the same series . To download this image, you can buy Fotolia credits , a monthly pack or purchase a subscription plan and benefit from the amazing price of 0.16 € per image. Same Series Licenses Standard license With the Standard License, images can be used for any illustrative purpose in any type of media. Examples: websites, web banners, newsletters, PDF documents, blogs, emails, slide shows, TV and video presentations, cell phones, splash screens, movies, magazine articles, books, advertising, brochures, document illustrations, booklets, billboards, business cards, packaging, etc. Extended license The Extended License gives you all the rights granted by the Standard License, but also the ability to print our creative files more than 500,000 times and allows you to use them on your own products. An Extended License lets you create derivative products or services intended for resale or distribution. Examples: postcards, calendars, posters, t-shirts, print & presentations templates, video clips intended for resale, video applications, and any project where the Fotolia file lends primary value to the product intended for resale or distribution. Standard license


Who is the producer of shows including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins and Cats?

Cast - The Phantom of the Opera Cast in the role of The Phantom Ben grew up in the UK city of Sunderland in the mid 1980’s.  At the age of 16, this real life Billy Elliot won a scholarship to attend the Italia Conti Performing Arts Academy. Ben’s transition from Sunderland schoolboy to the theatre world of London was captured in a successful prime time BBC1 documentary, ‘The Dream Academy’. Since debuting in his first West End musical at the age of eighteen – La Cava, created by the Broccoli family of James Bond fame, Ben has had a successful theatre career. He has performed in numerous shows including Grease in the West End and international tour, Lennon and McCartney’s All You Need is Love and was part of the original cast of the hugely successful West End production, Thriller Live, taking the show from London onto international tours. Ben shot to fame in 2012 after winning the ITV1 show, ‘Superstar’ – Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s TV talent search for Jesus in the rock arena musical, Jesus Christ Superstar. Ben competed against thousands and performed live to millions throughout the series. His talent and loveable personality won the hearts of the British public, who selected him to go on to win the coveted role and star alongside Spice Girl Melanie C, Tim Minchin and Chris Moyles, in a spectacular arena tour of the UK. Owing to the huge success of the production, Universal Pictures produced a movie version of the show which played in cinemas across the world, became a best selling DVD and was shown on British television. In 2013 the show toured Australia, before Ben then returned back to the UK with the show, winning critical acclaim once more for his portrayal of the role. In between these tours Ben starred as Brad Majors in the reinvented 40th Anniversary production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show for which he achieved rave reviews. Ben has also produced two acoustic albums, which have won him international acclaim and established him as a successful recording artist. He is currently writing an original third album. During 2014, Ben returned to the West End to guest star in the role of Magaldi in the hit musical Evita alongside Marti Pellow for its run at the Dominion Theatre. And last year, Ben returned to the West End stage reprising his role as Brad Majors in the special celebrity run of The Rocky Horror Show, alongside the creator and theatrical legend Richard O’Brien. The show was viewed by thousands after being broadcast live from the Playhouse Theatre to cinemas all over Europe. Ben has most recently assumed the leading role of Buddy the Elf in Elf The Musical and was the first actor to do so outside the USA. Elf ran at the Dominion Theatre over the Christmas period and Ben has garnered considerable critical acclaim for his performance as Buddy, and was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the What’s on Stage Awards. Ben is incredibly excited to be taking on the prestigious role of The Phantom this year. in the role of Christine Daaé Born in the Netherlands, Celinde has been singing from a very young age. As a child growing up, she could be seen in Annie, Oliver and Pinocchio. She graduated from Fontys Conservatoire in Music Theatre in Tilburg with Edward Hoepelman as her singing teacher.  Whilst there she gained experience as Lily in The Secret Garden and in The Grand Hotel.  She graduated summa cum laude and received the honorary Jacques de Leeuw Award. Celinde made her West End debut playing Fantine in Les Misérables in London and then went on to play Jenny in Love Story in Holland.  Most recently, Celinde returned to London to reprise the role of Fantine in Les Misérables. Celinde is thrilled to be staying in London and so excited to be taking on one of the most iconic female roles in Music Theatre. in the role of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny Training: Nadim read Drama at The University of Warwick before training in Musical Theatre at The Royal Academy of Music. Theatre includes: Charles Clarke in Titanic (Princess of Wales, Toronto), Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd (Harrington’s Pie & Mash Shop), On


Lucha Libre is a popular form of wrestling, in which country did it originate?

History of Lucha Libre and Mexican Professional Wrestling     History of Lucha Libre The History of Lucha Libre is intertwined with the history of Mexico, mass media, and entertainment in general.  Its following, both in Mexico and other countries, has made it the most popular sport after soccer in a country of 100 million people, and an integral part of pop culture. Early Beginnings In the early 1900’s, Mexico was in the middle of a Revolution against the current dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz.  As with many times of war, the public looked for diversions to distract them from the every day realities of the fighting around them.  Two Italian businessmen, Giovanni Reselevich y Antonio Fournier began promoting fights, in which opponents fought each other hand to hand, without weapons or protection.  These fights were known as Lucha Libre, or ‘free fight’, and were notorious for their lack of regulations and violence inflicted upon the luchadores, or fighters. While common belief is that this fighting style was originally introduced by the French during the invasion of 1863, it wasn’t until this time when Reselevich and Fournier where developing a cross-town rivalry between their respective promotion companies, that Lucha Libre began to develop large followings throughout many parts of the country. Father of Lucha Libre In 1929, Salvador Lutteroth González, was working in the United States where he began attending professional wrestling matches in El Paso, Texas.  It was there that he became fascinated with the sport, especially the colorful personalities of the wrestlers, and decided to bring the sport to his home country of Mexico. In 1933, together with partner Francisco Ahumada, González founded the Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL) in Mexico City.  After being turned down by larger arenas, the EMLL presented its first card in Arena Modelo, which had previously been scheduled for demolition, and had already been partially dismanteled.  Instead, the 5000 seat arena became the first home of modern Lucha Libre, and within a year, the EMLL was selling out events and looking for larger venues The EMLL, now called the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) is the longest running active professional promotion company in the world.  Its current home is the 16,000 seat Arena Mexico in Mexico City, considered the Mecca of professional wrestling in Mexico. Enter Los Enmascarados The use of mascaras, or Lucha Libre masks, had been a part of Lucha Libre since its inception, however, it wasn’t popularized until the introduction of Santo, El Enmascarado de Plata, or “Saint, the Silver Masked Man”.  Santo made his debut in summer 1942, and quickly captured the public’s fascination with his fighting ability and mysterious secret identity. Santo is clearly the greatest luchador of all time.  Other contemporaries of great popularity include Blue Demon, Dr. Wagner, Solitario, Mil Máscaras, Rolando Vera, Anibal, Ray Mendoza, Rayo de Jalisco, and more. Unique Aspects of Mexican Wrestling Lucha Libre Masks A popular part of a Mexican wrestler’s persona is his or her mascara, or lucha libre mask.  The masks play an important part of the storyline, and can also provide some anonymity in a country enthralled by the sport of Mexican wrestling. Most all luchadores start their careers as masked wrestlers.  They may even put their masks, and identities, on the line in a fight of Mask vs. Hair, or mascaras contra cabello, in which the loser loses his mask or gets his head shaved, depending on whether he wrestles with a mask or not. Lucha Libre Style of Wrestling Lucha Libre is also unique from professional wrestling promotions in the United States and Europe in that the wrestlers usually have smaller physiques and the wrestling moves are more aerial and high-flying, as opposed to the power moves popular in the US.  The lighter weight division, or peso semicompleto, is the most popular in Mexico, and feature technical and acrobatic skills unparalleled in other countries.


What is the modern name of the Turkish town Halicarnassus?

Halicarnassus | ancient city, Turkey | Britannica.com ancient city, Turkey Troy Halicarnassus, ancient Greek city of Caria , situated on the Gulf of Cerameicus. According to tradition, it was founded by Dorian Troezen in the Peloponnese. Herodotus , a Halicarnassian, relates that in early times the city participated in the Dorian festival of Apollo at Triopion, but its literature and culture appear thoroughly Ionic. The city, with its large sheltered harbour and key position on the sea routes, became the capital of the small despotate, the most famous ruler of which was a woman, Artemisia, who served under Xerxes in the invasion of Greece in 480 bc. Under Mausolus , when it was the capital of Caria (c. 370 bc), it received a great wall circuit, public buildings, and a secret dockyard and canal, while its population was swollen by the enforced transference of the neighbouring Lelegians. On the death of Mausolus in 353/352, a monumental tomb, the Mausoleum, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World , was built by his widow in the city. Ruins of the Mausoleum of Mausolus at Halicarnassus, Bodrum, Turkey. Monsieurdl Under Memnon of Rhodes, a commander in Persian service, the city resisted Alexander the Great in 334 bc. It was subject to Antigonus I (311), Lysimachus (after 301), and the Ptolemies (281–197), but thereafter was independent until 129 bc, when it came under Roman rule. In early Christian times it was a bishopric. The site, extensively excavated in 1856–57 and 1865, retains much of its great wall, remnants of the gymnasium, a late colonnade, a temple platform, and rock-cut tombs. The ancient remains are somewhat overshadowed by the spectacular pile of the castle of the Knights of St. John , founded about ad 1400. The site is occupied by the modern town of Bodrum , Tur. Learn More in these related articles:


The new Hepworth Gallery is in which town, the birthplace of sculptor Barbara Hepworth?

Biography |    Barbara Hepworth Barbara Hepworth Links Copyright All images and texts included on this website are protected by copyright. They may be reproduced for personal or educational use only. Biography Life and Work by Alan Bowness is a comprehensive overview in 2,500 words Chronology 1903 Born 10 January in Wakefield, Yorkshire, the eldest child of Herbert and Gertrude (née Johnson) Hepworth. Her father is a civil engineer for the West Riding County Council, who in 1921 became County Surveyor. As a girl, Hepworth accompanies him on the car journeys he makes all over the West Riding of Yorkshire in the course of his work. 1909–20 Attends Wakefield Girls' High School. Music scholarship, 1915. Open Scholarship, 1917. Summer holidays at Robin Hood's Bay, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. 1920–21 Leeds School of Art; Henry Moore is a fellow student. 1921–24 Studies sculpture at the Royal College of Art, London. Together with Moore and other students at the College, makes occasional trips to Paris. Awarded the diploma of the Royal College of Art in the summer of 1923; stays on an extra year to compete for the Prix de Rome (John Skeaping is the winner). 1924 Awarded a West Riding Scholarship for one year's travel abroad. October, Hepworth travels to Italy. Based in Florence, she spends the first months studying Romanesque and early Renaissance art and architecture in Tuscany. November, short visit to Rome. 1925 In Siena, February–March. Marries sculptor John Skeaping in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, in May. They stay in Florence for three months, then live at the British School in Rome, where Skeaping is a Rome Scholar in Sculpture, until November 1926. Hepworth learns to carve marble from the master-carver Giovanni Ardini. Visits Carrara. 1926 November, Hepworth and Skeaping return to London due to Skeaping's ill-health. 1927 Studio exhibition with Skeaping at their flat in St Ann's Terrace, St John's Wood, in December. The collector George Eumorfopoulos buys Seated Figure and Mother and Child. 1928 January, Hepworth and Skeaping move to 7 The Mall, Parkhill Road, Hampstead. Hepworth would remain in this studio until 1939. June, exhibition at the Beaux Arts Gallery, London, shared with John Skeaping and William Morgan. 1929 3 August, birth of son, Paul Skeaping. 1930 October–November, joint exhibition with John Skeaping at Arthur Tooth & Sons' Galleries, London 1931 Meets the painter Ben Nicholson. Summer holiday at Happisburgh on the Norfolk coast with Skeaping, Nicholson, Henry and Irina Moore, Ivon Hitchens. Separation from Skeaping (they are divorced in March 1933). 1932 Shows with the Seven and Five Society; Hepworth is a member until the group is dissolved in 1935. Spring, Ben Nicholson begins to live and work with Hepworth in the Mall studio. Hepworth and Nicholson seriously consider moving to Paris. August, short visit to Dieppe with Nicholson. November–December, shared exhibition with Nicholson at Arthur Tooth & Sons' Galleries, London (catalogue foreword on Hepworth by Herbert Read). Hepworth's first holed sculpture, Pierced Form, probably carved in 1932, is exhibited there with the title Abstraction (it was subsequently destroyed in the war). 1933 In France with Nicholson in April, Hepworth meets Brancusi at his studio in Paris, visits Arp's studio at Meudon (Arp himself is absent) and travels to Avignon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence; on their return, they visit Picasso in his Paris studio. Invited by Herbin and Hélion to become a member of the Paris-based group Abstraction-Création, with which Hepworth exhibits in 1934. September, short visit to Dieppe with Nicholson to see Braque at nearby Varengeville. October–November, shared exhibition with Ben Nicholson at Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd., London. 1934 April, exhibition of the group Unit One, of which both Hepworth and Nicholson are members, at the Mayor Gallery, London. This coincides with the publication of Unit One: the Modern Movement in English Architecture, Painting and Sculpture, edited by Herbert Read. Hepworth contributes a statement to the book. The


What is the pan-European emergency telephone number?

EENA - 112 - European Emergency Number Association NEWSCommunication between Belgian & Lithuanian emergency services helps person in distress Public Safety Answering Point database allows for the successful cross-country communication between emergency services. PRESS RELEASEDiscussion with MEP Ms. Kaja Kallas: Advanced Mobile Location and more Short interview related to Ms. Kallas’ visit to the Estonian Emergency Response Centre NEWSYoung boy saves father's life thanks to Advanced Mobile Location & 112 education LT - A story of how Android Emergency Location & 112 education can save a life! NEWSDrones in emergency response - webinar Join the webinar to hear and discuss about the findings of the EENA/DJI joint programme. NEWSVisit to the Estonian Emergency Response Centre by MEP Mrs. Kaja Kallas EE - Estonian MEP Mrs. Kallas visited today the ERC in Tallinn and discussed with emergency services. NEWSCommunication between Belgian & Lithuanian emergency services helps person in distress Public Safety Answering Point database allows for the successful cross-country communication between emergency services. NEWSYoung boy saves father's life thanks to Advanced Mobile Location & 112 education LT - A story of how Android Emergency Location & 112 education can save a life! NEWSDrones in emergency response - webinar Join the webinar to hear and discuss about the findings of the EENA/DJI joint programme. NEWSVisit to the Estonian Emergency Response Centre by MEP Mrs. Kaja Kallas EE - Estonian MEP Mrs. Kallas visited today the ERC in Tallinn and discussed with emergency services. NEWSMoldova consults on 4 draft decisions, including on 112 single emergency number MD: public hearing on 22 December to examine or approve four draft decisions. PRESS RELEASEDiscussion with MEP Ms. Kaja Kallas: Advanced Mobile Location and more Short interview related to Ms. Kallas’ visit to the Estonian Emergency Response Centre


Who is the former Chief Constable of Merseyside, now Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police?

Bernard Hogan-Howe new Metropolitan Police commissioner - BBC News Bernard Hogan-Howe new Metropolitan Police commissioner 12 September 2011 Media captionBernard Hogan-Howe's appointment was welcomed by Theresa May and Boris Johnson Bernard Hogan-Howe has been named the new commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. The former chief constable of Merseyside was appointed to the position this afternoon by the Queen. He beat three others to the job after interviews with the home secretary and mayor of London. Speaking briefly at Scotland Yard, the new commissioner said he wanted to lead a force that criminals fear and the public trust. The post became vacant after Sir Paul Stephenson quit amid the phone-hacking scandal and claims about links between Scotland Yard and News International. Mr Hogan-Howe will be in charge of more than 50,000 staff, including 32,000 officers. The force, the biggest in the UK, includes more than a fifth of all police in England and Wales. The commissioner's job combines policing London and responsibility for national security issues such as combating terrorism. Mr Hogan-Howe, who has served in the Metropolitan Police before, went on to lead Merseyside before becoming one of Her Majesty's chief inspectors of constabulary in 2009. The government's reforms are transforming the police in this country and Bernard Hogan-Howe has the skills and experience needed Theresa May, Home Secretary He returned to Scotland Yard after Sir Paul's resignation to stand in as acting deputy commissioner while the post holder, Tim Godwin, stepped up to the top job. His appointment as commissioner was formally made by the Queen on the recommendation of the Home Secretary Theresa May. The candidates went through a series of interviews, including a final session with both Mrs May and London's Mayor Boris Johnson. Mrs May said: "I am delighted to announce Bernard Hogan-Howe as the new commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. "As you would expect for such a prestigious position, we had an exceptional field of candidates, but Bernard Hogan-Howe impressed us all with his vision for the Metropolitan Police, his commitment to cutting crime and the important work he has done for the public. "I made my recommendation following representations from the Metropolitan Police Authority and discussions with the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson." She went on: "The government's reforms are transforming the police in this country and Bernard Hogan-Howe has the skills and experience needed to ensure the nation's biggest force is at the forefront of this change. "London is a great city and will next year host the biggest sporting event in this nation's history. I am confident he will lead the fight against crime with determination and vigour." Tough competition The other candidates were Sir Hugh Orde, former Chief Constable of Northern Ireland; Stephen House, the Chief Constable of Strathclyde; and Tim Godwin, the Acting Commissioner. Media captionBernard Hogan-Howe's career to date Boris Johnson said that of all the candidates he believed that Mr Hogan-Howe provided a "firm, strategic lead". "Londoners deserve strong and dynamic leadership at the helm of the country's largest and most industrious police force. "Public confidence is paramount for any police force and Bernard Hogan-Howe has the impressive track record to restore confidence and crack down on violent crime and disorder. "Over recent weeks London has faced immense policing challenges and I truly believe that Bernard Hogan-Howe has the sound expertise to handle critical issues and keep our streets safe. "It's no secret that I desired someone who has a clear strategy for tackling gang violence and youth crime and restoring pride in our great city. BERNARD HOGAN-HOWE 1979: Joins South Yorkshire Police 1997: Asst Chief Constable, Merseyside 2001: Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan Police 2004-09: Chief Constable of Merseyside 2009: HM Inspectorate of Constabulary "Bernard Hogan-Howe has made it clear that this will be a new more transparent era for the Met, making the police more acco


By area which is the largest EU country?

EUROPA - Living in the EU Europa Page Contents Living in the EU Each EU country is unique. This means that gross domestic product (GDP) and population growth – for example – can be very different from one country to the next. Each country also has its own approach to key policy areas such as education. Size and population The EU covers over 4 million km² and has 508 million inhabitants — the world’s third largest population after China and India. By surface area, France is the biggest EU country and Malta the smallest. CHART VIEW Surface area in thousands of square kilometres Country Surface area (1 000km²) Malta Population by country (Total EU population : 508 450 856) Country Source: Eurostat Europe’s population is increasing through a combination of natural growth ( more people are born each year than die) and net migration (more people settle in the EU than leave it). At the same time, the population of Europe is ageing as life expectancy increases and fewer children are born. Quality of life Living standards can be compared by measuring the price of a range of goods and services in each country relative to income, using a common notional currency called the purchasing power standard (PPS). Comparing GDP per inhabitant in PPS provides an overview of living standards across the EU. CHART VIEW


Who hosts the new (Challenge TV) version of the TV quiz show 'Blockbusters'?

Simon Mayo to host new series of Blockbusters for Challenge TV Simon Mayo to host new series of Blockbusters for Challenge TV Simon Mayo to host new series of Blockbusters for Challenge TV 06 February 2012 Also in this section … Challenge TV today announces award-winning broadcaster Simon Mayo as the brand new host of cult hit quiz show Blockbusters. The iconic series, which is being produced by Thames, will return to screens later this spring and is being filmed at Sky’s new state-of-the-art production facility, Sky Studios. The new Simon Mayo fronted show marks Challenge TV’s first original commission since it re-launched on Freeview last year and supports Sky’s commitment to increase its investment in home grown content to £600m by 2014. “Blockbusters is the ultimate cult TV quiz, and we think that Simon Mayo is the perfect host to bring it back to our screens,” commented Barbara Gibbon, director of Challenge TV. “We hope that it will be popular not only with those of us who loved it the first time around but also with a brand new generation of fans. We might even bring back the hand-jive!” Simon Mayo is one of Britain’s best-loved and well-known radio presenters. He joined Radio 1 in 1986 and now presents Drivetime on BBC Radio 2. He is also the co-presenter of Kermode and Mayo's Film Review on BBC Radio 5 Live. In 2008, Mayo was recognized as the ‘Radio Broadcaster of the Year’ at the 34th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and the ‘Speech Broadcaster of the Year’ at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. Simon Mayo, Blockbusters presenter said: “Blockbusters is an iconic show and a winning format. I feel very honoured and excited.” Blockbusters first broadcast in the UK on ITV in 1983 hosted by the late Bob Holness, where it ran for eleven years. The new Blockbusters has been commissioned by Antonia Hurford-Jones, and executive produced by Suzy Lamb and Phil Parsons. The series producer is Helen Tumbridge. Suzy Lamb, Head of Entertainment, Thames added: “It’s testament to the huge popularity of Blockbusters, that Challenge TV have commissioned a new series.” Unlike the original series which featured students, the new Blockbusters is open to anyone over the age of 18. For further information visit: www.challenge.co.uk For further information please contact Victoria Fairclough - PR Manager - Sky Movies, Sky Movies T: 020 7032 0676 About Sky   Sky entertains and excites more than 10.4 million homes through the most comprehensive multichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and Ireland. Sky continues to break new ground with its own portfolio of channels: Sky 1 combines its commitment to UK production with the best of the US; Sky Living pushes ahead with fresh and innovative entertainment formats; Sky Arts is the UK's only dedicated arts channel brand; Sky Atlantic is the home to HBO and other iconic drama and comedy, Sky Sports is still raising the bar in sports broadcasting; Sky News remains a pioneer in television news; and Sky Movies is leading the way in High Definition and on-demand.   Sky also works with dozens of other broadcasters on the satellite platform, as well as online and on mobile through the ground-breaking Sky Go service. Sky has also led the UK into the age of high definition television, launched Europe's first 3DTV channel, Sky 3D, and offers customer even more flexibility and choice through Sky Anytime+, its internet-delivered video on demand service.   Since launching Sky Broadband and Sky Talk in 2006, the company has also been the UK's fastest-growing home communications provider.   Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates, not least by increasing participation in, and access to, the arts, supporting grassroots sports, and taking positive action on the environment. Challenge TV Challenge TV is the only UK TV channel of its type showing the biggest and best games shows from Britain and around the world. It offers cult shows, world famous quiz formats, innovative new game shows and superb TNA Impact Wrestling action. From original UK commissione


In which US state is Deadwood, scene of the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok?

Deadwood, South Dakota Invites US AGs to Internet Gambling Summit News » Legislation » Deadwood, South Dakota Invites US Attorneys General to Internet Gambling Summit, Legalization Pulse Taken Deadwood, South Dakota Invites US Attorneys General to Internet Gambling Summit, Legalization Pulse Taken May 03, 2016 By Samantha Beckett Deadwood, South Dakota, best-known as the scene of the infamous Dead Man’s Hand of Wild Bill Hickok fame nearly 150 years ago, hosted the Presidential Initiative Summit with the National Association of Attorneys General on Monday. Internet gambling was a topic of discussion, and the majority of former US state AGs in attendance seemed opposed to its legalization. Gambling industry representatives and former state attorneys general participated in an Internet gambling discussion on Monday in Deadwood, South Dakota, to review the merits and drawbacks of online casinos. (Image: Jake Shama/The Daily Republic) Oddly, only former AGs were given the floor. Current ones attended the summit, but were given no official voice. Moderated by former Wisconsin Attorney General JB Van Hollen, a panel consisting of representatives from the gaming industry, as well as the aforementioned former attorneys general, gathered with current AGs to present their views regarding online casinos. Also having a voice were federal and local law enforcement and both public and private companies, and the dialogue primarily focused on why certain gambling enterprises opposed online wagering. The most outspoken adversary, to absolutely no one’s surprise, was the Las Vegas Sands Senior VP of Government Relations, Andy Abboud. LVS is Sheldon Adelson’s gaming operation, and pretty much everyone knows by now, he sees Internet gaming as tantamount to the antichrist. “Why would the largest gaming company in the world be opposed to Internet gambling?” Abboud asked. “We don’t think it’s about competition. We just think it’s bad public policy.” Counter Points While Abboud called iGaming a job killer by stating that traditional brick-and-mortar gamblers typically also spend money at a restaurant and stay overnight at resorts, the American Gaming Association’s Whit Askew and Deadwood Gaming Association Executive Director Mike Rodman countered with its potential benefits. Askew emphasized that the land-based casino market generates roughly $240 billion annually in the United States, whereas online gambling could potentially be an industry with anywhere between $150 and $500 billion in generated revenue, if all 50 states opted to legalize. Obviously, that’s a very, very big “if” at this point in time, with only three states on board right now, and protracted battles in the states with the biggest potential, like California, ongoing. “It has a big impact if [Internet gambling were to be] regulated and taxed,” Rodman said. “It could create more jobs, more tax revenue, and the public would be protected.” Deadwood has 15 land-based venues offering table games and slots, but most are relatively small establishments. The town approved craps and roulette last July. Gambling Alive in Deadwood Today, Deadwood is reportedly one of the most gambling-addicted jurisdictions in America, at least according to a recent study by WalletHub.com. The finance website found that South Dakota leads the country in “gambling friendliness” and has the highest number of casinos per capita. Deadwood was founded illegally back in the 1870s during the Black Hills Gold Rush. The settlement flourished as miners rushed to the Dakotas in hopes of finding gold. Saloons soon followed, as did Wild Bill Hickok, famous in the gambling community as the man who held a pair of aces and eights when he was shot in the back of the head and killed. Though cards were commonplace in the 19th Century, Deadwood didn’t officially legalize gambling until 1989. The first small town in the United States to end gambling prohibition, Deadwood’s campaign to bring back card games and slots, this time with legal permission, was an effort to revitalize the struggling city. And it worked, maybe too wel


The evil Mouse King features in which ballet?

Barbie in the Nutcracker | Barbie Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Barbie in the Nutcracker Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra Filmography If you're kind, clever, brave and true, anything is possible. ” — Barbie Barbie in the Nutcracker is the 1st CGI computer animated Barbie movie. It was first released on October 2nd, 2001, and it was marketed as Barbie's first ever movie. The movie was animated by Rainmaker Entertainment, and is loosely based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann . Barbie stars as Clara, an orphan who receives a nutcracker from her aunt for Christmas. The nutcracker comes to life when the evil Mouse King ambushes Clara's home and uses magic to make her the size of a mouse. To reverse the spell on herself, she must go to Parthenia and find the Sugar Plum Princess, the only person capable of defeating the Mouse King. Contents Plot Official Summary "Barbie magically comes to life in this stunning computer-animated adaptation of the E.T.A Hoffman classic. The tale begins when Clara (Barbie) receives a beautiful wooden Nutcracker as a gift from her favorite aunt. That night the Nutcracker springs to life to ward off the Mouse King who has invaded Clara's parlor. She wakes and aids the Nutcracker, but the Mouse King shrinks her using an evil spell. Clara and the Nutcracker set off on a fantastic adventure to find the Sugar Plum Princess, the only person with the power to break the enchantment. Barbie in the Nutcracker shows that, if you are kind, clever and brave, anything is possible." Story Barbie and Kelly are practicing ballet steps for "The Nutcracker", but Kelly cannot master them. Upset, Kelly decides to give up. Barbie encourages her little sister and tells Kelly about Clara Drosselmayer. Full Story Clara and Tommy Drosselmayer have been living with their stern grandfather ever since their parents died. Grandfather Drosselmayer and Aunt Elizabeth have different ideas about how to raise children. At Christmas, Clara receives a Nutcracker doll from Aunt Elizabeth. Clara's little brother Tommy accidently breaks  the Nutcracker's arm. Clara fixes the Nutcracker and falls asleep in her parlor with it but the parlor is invaded by a Mouse King and his army, searching for the Nutcracker. Nutcracker comes to life and fights, but when Clara tries to help she is shrunk. When the army retreats, thanks to Clara hurling her shoe at the Mouse King, Nutcracker tells her he only looks like a Nutcracker because of the Mouse King. Both victims of the evil king's magic, they have to find the Sugar Plum Princess, the most powerful faerie in Parthenia. Clara receives a necklace which will let her return home at any time, at her normal size, and she and the Nutcracker go through a mouse hole. It leads to caves made of ice, and leave there thanks to snow faeries breaking the ice. They enter Parthenia, where the Mouse King is ruling, and the king's spy, a bat named Pimm, sees Clara and the Nutcracker. He goes to inform his matster and he sets the soldiers to capture the Nutcracker. Clara and Nutcracker go to a destroyed Gingerbread Village and meet two children and a horse. The children, Peppermint Girl and Gingerbread Boy, and the horse, Marzipan, travel with Clara and Nutcracker because they are alone. Clara learns that Prince Eric is the rightful ruler of Parthenia, but he mysteriously disappeared. The group goes into a forest but soldiers chase them, so they hide in the treetops. They meet Major Mint and Captain Candy, and some villagers, who interrogate them. Nutcracker is thought to be a "wooden spy", but he and Clara explain they are searching for the Sugar Plum Princess, who will put an end to the Mouse King's reign. Major Mint does not believe their plan will work, but he and Captain Candy decide to go with Clara and Nutcracker. The children stay with the villagers and Clara tells Nutcracker she has figured out that he is Prince Eric, but he does not want to be the prince as his subjects think lowly of him; he just wants to make them happy. Meanwhile, the Mouse King punishes his sol


The seat of the International Criminal Court is in which city?

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: City of Peace, welcomes you! Contribute to a world where Peace and Love will be available for everybody. ICP and The Hague's Goals and Objectives • Initiate and focalize actions in the Hague that are related to the heritage of this city in the perspective of Peace building. . Respect and cooperate with existing Peace building initiatives. • Communicate about the Peace building actions so that the Hague will be very visible as a City of Peace. • Help other ICP ambassadors with their projects by getting Dutch people involved, willing to help. • Give expertise on communication, conflict resolution, building communities et cetera to colleague ambassadors and to communities in the Hague that are in need of it towards more Peace and Love. World Peace Flame at the Peace Palace at The Hague ABOUT JOLANDA VAN WIJK Jolanda was born in July 1967, in the middle of the country the Netherlands, the Utrecht area. She was raised Catholic and grew up as a cheerful and loving child who managed to find her own way. Her parents worked together, they had a butchery. They had four children, Jolanda is the third. Jolanda lives with her family in Maarssen, surrounded by a lot of water in a rural area. She loves walking, sings and plays a bit of piano and sometimes writes a poem. Jolanda has learned a lot from home, at school and beyond. At a young age she felt world citizen, connected to all living things. She travelled in Europe, Australia and the United States (New York, Michigan and Isle Royale in lake Ontario) and visited Beijing and Bali. Growing up, her life got many colors of the rainbow, and she regards that as a gift from mother and father nature. Her curious and opinionated nature makes her feel like an experienced life artist. Holistic / integral living is Jolanda's nature, dialogue is a her way of life. Jolanda has worked for more than fifteen year for IBM and runs since 2008 her own company in conflict resolution training & support, coaching and sales support. See website http://www.jolandavanwijk.com . She studied International Marketing management, Business Administration (post graduate) and Mediation and did many workshops and training in support of her development. With courage, empathetic ability and spiritual strength she helps people and organizations to live from their heart and inspiration. She is facilitator in Restorative Circles and initiator and focaliser of Restorative Circles the Netherlands. In 2015 she founded together with others the NGO Herstelcirkels (see http://herstelcirkels.nl/wordpress_bestanden/ ). You can find her on Linkedin: http://nl.linkedin.com/in/jolandavanwijk   Mobile Phone 00 31 6 30 41 7530   THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS (excerpted from Wikipedia) The Hague is the seat of government in the Netherlands, and the capital city of the province of South Holland. With a population just over 500,000 inhabitants (as of 1 November 2012) and more than one million inhabitants including the suburbs, it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The combined urban area of The Hague and Rotterdam, with a population of approximately 2.9 million, is the 206th largest urban area in the world and the most populous in the country. Located in the west of the Netherlands, The Hague is in the centre of the Haaglanden conurbation and lies at the southwest corner of the larger Randstad conurbation. The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government and parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Council of State, but the city is not the capital of the Netherlands which constitutionally is Amsterdam. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands plans to live at Huis ten Bosch and works at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, together with Queen Máxima. Most foreign embassies in the Netherlands and 150 international organisations are located in the city, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, which makes The Hague one of the major cities hosting the United Nations, along with New York, Vienna, Geneva, Tokyo and Nairobi. The Criminal Court at The


Styria and Carinthia are states in which country?

Austria States Vienna   At the beginning of the 20th century, Austria was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, or Austria-Hungary. This country included most or all of present-day Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia, about half of Romania, and parts of Southern Poland, Western Ukraine, Northern Yugoslavia, and Northern Italy. It also had administrative control of Bosnia-Herzegovina. At the end of World War I, the treaties of Saint-Germain and Trianon redrew the map of Europe, and Austria emerged looking almost exactly as it does today. During World War II, Austria was annexed by Germany, but the Allies never recognized the annexation, and at the end of the war, the status quo ante was restored. Other names of country:  ISO: Codes from ISO 3166-2. FIPS: Codes from FIPS PUB 10-4. NUTS: Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics. Note: by taking the first three characters of the NUTS codes, the states can be grouped into three regions: AT1 Ostï¿½sterreich, AT2 Sï¿½dï¿½sterreich, and AT3 Westï¿½sterreich. UPU: Province codes from "Postal Addressing Systems". Conv: Conventional abbreviations used in Austria. Population: 2011-10-31 census from population registers (source [5]). Postal Codes: Austrian Postleitzahlen (postal codes, abbreviated PLZ) are four digits. With a few exceptions, the state can be deduced from the first one or two digits. The exceptions are cases where a city is served from a distribution center in a neighboring state. (a) Also 99xx for East Tyrol. Note: postal codes for Austrian addresses can be identified by prefixing them with "A-". Further subdivisions: See the Districts of Austria page. Each state is further subdivided into entities of two types: Politischer Bezirk (district) and Statutarstadt (statutory city, or urban district). (Vienna has only one such subdivision.) There are currently 99 districts. They are further subdivided into Gemeinden (communes). Territorial extent:  Vienna is completely surrounded by Lower Austria. Tyrol consists of two sections, separated by a strip of land belonging to Salzburg. The smaller part, commonly called Osttirol (East Tyrol), is equivalent to the Politischer Bezirk of Lienz. There is also a small area of Tyrol, containing the town of Jungholz, which is connected to the rest of Tyrol at only a single point. The Austrian-German border forms an X there. for Austria lists locations in the country, some of them with their latitudes and longitudes, some with their ISO 3166-2 codes for their subdivisions. This information can be put together to approximate the territorial extent of subdivisions. Origins of names:  Burgenland: Named for the three Hungarian counties, known in German as Eisenburg, ï¿½denburg, and Wieselburg, which were cut up to make this state: the Land of the "-burgs." Carinthia: The inhabitants of this region were known as Carantani to the ancient Romans. Lower Austria: Area of Austria which lies downstream along the Danube. Salzburg: German Salz: salt, Burg: castle. Salt was mined and stored here. Styria: German Steiermark from Steyr, a city name, and Old High German marcha: boundary land. Tyrol: Named for Tyrol Castle near Merano. Upper Austria: Area of Austria which lies upstream along the Danube. Vienna: Latin Vindobona from Indo-European vindo: whiteness and Celtic bona: citadel. Vorarlberg: = Before the Arlberg, a mountain (pass) which divides this state from the rest of Austria. Change history:  1918: The official names of the provinces of ï¿½sterreich ober der Enns and ï¿½sterreich unter der Enns were changed to Oberï¿½sterreich and Unterï¿½sterreich, respectively, to conform to popular usage. 1920-07-16: By the Treaty of Saint-Germain, Austria was created as a fragment of Austria-Hungary. In principle, Austria was to include the ethnic German areas of Austria-Hungary, but some of these areas were given to other countries for political reasons. The southern part of Tyrol was given to Italy, and is now the region of Trentino-Alto Adige. (The loss of this area left Tyrol in two fra


Which author's characters include Lincoln Rhyme and Kathryn Dance?

Order of Jeffery Deaver Books - OrderOfBooks.com Home | Characters | Authors Order of Jeffery Deaver Books Jeffery Deaver is an American author of mystery and crime novels. His characters include Lincoln Rhyme , John Pellam and Kathryn Dance . He also has written numerous standalone novels and short stories. In 2011, he became the second American author to have an official James Bond novel published. Deaver has a very prolific resume, which goes all the way back to his first novel in 1988 (Manhattan Is My Beat – the first part of the Rune Trilogy ). He continues to pump out books with multiple twists and turns. Three of his novels have been produced as films – The Bone Collector, A Maiden’s Grave (Dead Silence) and The Devil’s Teardrop. Below is a list of Jeffery Deaver’s novels in order of publication: Publication Order of Rune Trilogy Books Manhattan Is My Beat Death of a Blue Movie Star (1990) Publication Order of John Pellam Books Shallow Graves Publication Order of Lincoln Rhyme Books The Bone Collector Publication Order of Lincoln Rhyme Short Stories A Textbook Case Rhymes with Prey: Lucas Davenport vs. Lincoln Rhyme (2014) Publication Order of Kathryn Dance Books The Sleeping Doll Publication Order of Harold Middleton Books The Chopin Manuscript Publication Order of James Bond Books Carte Blanche Publication Order of Standalone Novels Mistress of Justice The Lesson of Her Death (1993) No Rest for the Dead (2011) Publication Order of Short Stories An Acceptable Sacrifice Publication Order of Short Story Collections Twisted The Best American Mystery Stories 2009 (2009) Complete Law School Companion (1984) Note: Rhymes with Prey is a short story written with John Sandford (co-starring Lucas Davenport ) that originally appeared in the anthology FaceOff. If You Like Jeffery Deaver Books, You’ll Love… Harlan Coben Jeffery Deaver Synopses: In The Empty Chair, Lincoln Rhyme must travel to North Carolina to undergo an experimental procedure. There he coincidentally meets up with the cousin of an NYPD colleague who is looking for him to help solve a murder and two kidnappings. The Insect Boy (as he is known) has kidnapped two women and killed someone who tried to stop him. In The Lesson of Her Death, a coed’s body is found mutilated in a bed of muddied hyacinths. This brings Lt. Bill Corde into a muddle of school politics and bizarre sexual fantasies. As murders keep happening at the school, the community goes into an uproar about these cult killings. Notes: The John Pellam books are written under the name William Jefferies. No Rest for the Dead is a collaborative novel which was written with Jeff Abbott , Lori Armstrong, David Baldacci , Sandra Brown , Thomas H. Cook , Diana Gabaldon , Tess Gerritsen , Andrew F. Gulli, Lamia Gulli, Peter James , J.A. Jance , Faye Kellerman , Raymond Khoury , John Lescroart , Jeff Lindsay , Gayle Lynds, Alexander McCall Smith , Phillip Margolin , Michael Palmer , T. Jefferson Parker , Matthew Pearl, Kathy Reichs , Marcus Sakey, Jonathan Santlofer, Lisa Scottoline , R.L. Stine and Marcia Talley. The Chopin Manuscript was co-authored with Lee Child , David Corbett, Joseph Finder , Jim Fusilli, John Gilstrap , James Grady, David Hewson, John Ramsey Miller, P.J. Parrish, Ralph Pezzullo, S.J. Rozan , Lisa Scottoline , Peter Spiegelman and Erica Spindler . The Copper Bracelet was co-authored with Linda Barnes, Brett Battles , Lee Child, David Corbett, Joseph Finder, Jim Fusilli, John Gilstrap, David Hewson, Jon Land, David Liss , Gayle Lynds, P.J. Parrish, James Phelan, Lisa Scottoline and Jenny Siler. Shop Worldwide: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca Jeffrey Deaver Reviews by Users: Submitted by Ruby I picked up my first Jeffrey Deaver book at a thrift store; I picked it up randomly to send to a friend who is in need of books. I decided to read it first. My mind was blown to say the least. I loved his style of writing with all the twists and turns; I could not put it down! Not only did I keep the book, I went out and bought about 15 of his books because I enjoyed his book so much. I’m a huge


The London Philharmonic Orchestra is based in which venue?

London Philharmonic Orchestra London Philharmonic Orchestra Belief And Beyond Belief Meaning Vladimir Jurowski launches Belief and Beyond Belief with a pair of concerts offering thoughts on that everlasting human question: what is the meaning of life? Royal Festival Hall, London From Haydn's The Creation to John Adams's Dr Atomic Symphony ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, LONDON Contemporary classics and groundbreaking new music Royal Festival Hall, London Previous year  Previous month January Next month Next year  Mon See London only View all events Welcome to the LPO The London Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world's greatest orchestras. Explore our concerts, work in the community and our recordings. Join us at our next concert Browse our concerts at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall Search the LPO Label catalogue to find the music you want to hear Includes Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Holst, Rachmaninoff Vladimir Jurowski introduces Belief & Beyond Belief Vladimir Jurowski introduces Belief & Beyond Belief Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Vladimir Jurowski introduces Belief and Beyond Belief. This festival, in partnership with Southbank Centre, explores what it means to be human in the 21st century through music and debate. More info CD: Bruckner – Symphony No. 5 More info CD: Stravinsky – Petrushka / Orpheus Tweets@LPOrchestra Looking forward to making our debut at Devonshire Park Theatre @EBTheatres 5 Feb with Bach and Vivaldi! https://t.co/WkzzPKE4iP Review Concert Reviews: 9 November 2016 More info 2016/17 season launch press release More info CD: Beethoven – Symphonies 1 & 4 More info Finding meaning through music Finding meaning through music Hear Vladimir Jurowski discuss the concert programme for Wednesday 25 January in which 3 different composers illustrate through music the struggle to find meaning in a life which has plenty of personal and public turmoil. More info Finding meaning through music Tweets@LPOrchestra We think these books deal brilliantly with themes of life and meaning. What would you add? https://t.co/MlHKKJ4pi5… https://t.co/txsOO1U4LE News LPO in Spotify's Classical Christmas Playlist More info Jurowski on music and science More info Listen Again: Jurowski conducts Mahler Symphony No. 4 Listen Again: Jurowski conducts Mahler Symphony No. 4 Because we want to share our live music making with as many people as possible, and we know that not everyone can make it to our concerts in London or on tour, we regularly upload live recordings of performances for you to listen to online, for free, wherever you are... More info Listen Again: Jurowski conducts Mahler Symphony No. 4 Tweets@LPOrchestra Looking forward to making our debut at Devonshire Park Theatre @EBTheatres 5 Feb with Bach and Vivaldi! https://t.co/WkzzPKE4iP Tweets@LPOrchestra We think these books deal brilliantly with themes of life and meaning. What would you add? https://t.co/MlHKKJ4pi5… https://t.co/txsOO1U4LE Tweets@LPOrchestra Hi @schnuckster & @Rex_Oper , yes the performance will be surtitled, and programmes will be on sale for £3. Hope that helps! Tweets@LPOrchestra Join conductor Vladimir Jurowski as he discusses his interpretation of Fidelio before our performance on Sat… https://t.co/tXnjE6BKhP Tweets@LPOrchestra £4 student NOISE tickets available for 20th-Century Discoveries 25 Jan! Call our box office 020 7840 4242… https://t.co/yBQY4CmvNH Tweets@LPOrchestra Join us in pondering deep questions with one of our recommended listens on the theme of ‘Meaning’… https://t.co/3Q7FPcUT7T Tweets@LPOrchestra


Who founded the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1961?

History of the RSC | A timeline | Royal Shakespeare Company History A timeline of key dates from our history - from building the first theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon to today. The idea of a theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon was not new in 1875 when Charles Flower donated the building site. But what he came up with was the idea that the town should have a permanent subsidised company of actors. Our first Live from Stratford-upon-Avon production was broadcast to cinemas and schools across the world in 2013. Photo by Lucy Barriball © RSC – Image Licensing 2016 We open a new The Other Place with a studio theatre, rehearsal rooms and Costume Store 2015 Matilda The Musical came to Australia, opening at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney in August. 2014 We marked the 100th anniversary of the First World War, commissioning a new play The Christmas Truce, and celebrated major roles for women in our Roaring Girls season. 2013 We begin our Live from Stratford-upon-Avon broadcasts to cinemas and schools across the world starting with Richard II on 13 November. 2012 Gregory Doran becomes Artistic Director and Catherine Mallyon becomes Executive Director. Gregory pledges to stage all 36 plays in the First Folio, making every play an event. 2012 World Shakespeare Festival - part of the London Olympics. We invited UK and international artists and producers to explore Shakespeare as the world's playwright, reaching more than 1.8 million people with 69 productions, 263 amateur shows, 28 digital commissions and films, and much more.  2011 Residency at Park Avenue Armory for Lincoln Center Festival - five Shakespeare productions were performed by a single RSC company of actors in a specially constructed thrust-stage auditorium. For the first time theatregoers in the US were able to experience our theatre just as they would have seen it in Stratford-upon-Avon. 2011 We celebrate our 50th Birthday Season 2011 The Queen officially opens the transformed Royal Shakespeare Theatre 2010 Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres reopen for preview events and activities 2008 Michael Boyd's cycle of Shakespeare's eight History plays transfers to the Roundhouse in London 2007-8 The Histories - a project to stage all of Shakespeare's history plays using the same company of 34 actors playing all 264 roles, in the temporary Courtyard Theatre, culminating in the Glorious Moment when audiences could see all eight plays over one long weekend. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is demolished as part of our 2007-2010 theatre transformation. Photo by Stewart Hemley © RSC – Image Licensing 2007 Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre are closed for construction work to begin 2006-7 Complete Works Festival - the first time that all 37 plays, the sonnets and the long poems have been performed in one place. We produced 23 productions ourselves, with more than 30 visiting companies, 17 from overseas, including Yukio Ninagawa's Japanese Titus Andronicus, Macbeth in Polish and Twelfth Night in Russian. 2006 The Courtyard Theatre opens as a temporary 1,000-seat theatre 2003 Michael Boyd appointed as Artistic Director 2001 Feasibility Study recommends the demolition of the 1932 RST. We leave the Barbican 1996 We begin working on plans for redeveloping our Stratford site 1991 Purpose-built new The Other Place opens 1991 Adrian Noble becomes Artistic Director 1986 Swan Theatre created from shell of the 1879 theatre 1986 Terry Hands becomes Artistic Director 1982 London operations move to the Barbican, leased from the City of London 1974 The Other Place created from a former store/rehearsal room in Stratford 1968 Trevor Nunn becomes Artistic Director 1963 First Arts Council subsidy 1961 Chartered name of the corporation and the Stratford theatre become the Royal Shakespeare Theatre 1958 Peter Hall becomes Artistic Director. Aldwych Theatre leased in London and Stratford/London operations begin 1948 Anthony Quayle becomes Artistic Director 1932 New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre opens, designed by Elisabeth Scott 1926 Auditorium and stage destroyed by fire. Chairman Sir Archibald Flower raises r


Which is the most malleable and ductile metal?

Malleable - definition of malleable by The Free Dictionary Malleable - definition of malleable by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/malleable adj. 1. Capable of being shaped or formed, as by hammering or pressure: a malleable metal. 2. Easily controlled or influenced: "The British [rulers] ... had favoured the brother who struck them as altogether more amiable, a more malleable, more temperate man" (Paul Scott). 3. a. Able to adjust to changing circumstances; adaptable: a malleable leader unafraid to compromise. b. Capable of being changed or adjusted to meet particular or varied needs: the malleable rhythms of jazz. [Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin malleābilis, from malleāre, to hammer, from Latin malleus, hammer; see melə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] mal′le·a·bil′i·ty, mal′le·a·ble·ness n. mal′le·a·bly adv. Synonyms: malleable, ductile, plastic, pliable, pliant These adjectives mean capable of being shaped, bent, or drawn out: malleable metals such as gold and silver; ductile copper; a plastic substance such as wax; soaked the leather to make it pliable; pliant molten glass. malleable


Which actress appeared as a barmaid in over 2,800 episodes of 'Coronation Street' until her death in 2011?

Video: Coronation street actors mourn Betty Driver - Telegraph Celebrity News Video Coronation street actors mourn Betty Driver Coronation Street stars from the past and present gather in Manchester to say  farewell to their much-loved colleague Betty Driver, who died a week ago. 5:18PM BST 22 Oct 2011 The actress died on October 15 aged 91 after being in hospital for the previous six weeks. She had appeared in more than 2,800 episodes of Coronation Street in the role of Betty Turpin, and later Betty Williams after her screen marriage. She was the longest serving barmaid at the fictional Rovers Return. Over her 42 years in the soap, her trademark lunchtime hotpot became a famed dish. Hundreds of members of the public gathered outside St Ann's Church in Manchester city centre on Saturday to watch her funeral service on a specially erected big screen. Among those attending the service were Coronation Street stars Julie Goodyear, Bill Tarmey, William Roache, Alec Barraclough and Michael Le Vell. Related Content


According to the proverb (as in Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament) a live dog is better than what?

13. Living While You Live (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12) | Bible.org 13. Living While You Live (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12) Related Media “DEATH!” There I said it—the infamous “d” word. Death is one of those subjects we don’t like to discuss. That’s why it’s a subject of so many euphemisms. Instead of using the word dead, we say, “passed away,” “returned home,” “gone to a better place,” “sleeping in Jesus,” or “went to be with the Lord.” At least we use those terms around the church and the funeral home. In less guarded moments, we speak of “taking a dirt nap,” “kicking the bucket,” “buying the farm,” “cashing in the chips,” “biting the dust,” or the ever-popular “croaked.” Whether we lean to the reverent right or the flippant left, we shy away from speaking directly of the ultimate enemy. 343 It seems that we are hesitant to come to grips with our impending death. We would rather avoid any discussion about it. After all, death is a depressing subject. And who wants to be depressed? Yet, I would argue that we are not prepared to live until we are prepared to die. Solomon tackles the subject of death head-on. Instead of denying death, he discusses its reality and our response. In Eccl 9:1-12, Solomon provides two reminders that will enable us to make the most of our few days on earth. 344 1. Death is certain (9:1-6). In this first section, Solomon explains that death is the “Great Equalizer.” Death plays no favorites and overlooks no one. Regardless of your strength and wealth, you are going to die. In 9:1 Solomon writes, “For I have taken all this to my heart and explain it that righteous men, wise men, and their deeds 345 are in the hand 346 of God. Man does not know 347 whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him.” After much reflection, Solomon acknowledges that God is sovereign over everything and everyone. Here he states that nothing befalls the children of God that doesn’t first pass through the hands of God. Yet, with this, Solomon reminds us that we may experience “love or hatred.” The terms “love” and “hate” refer respectively to divine favor or disfavor. Solomon’s point is this: There are no guarantees as to what life will bring, but the certainty of life is that God is involved in the lives of those who trust Him. No one by even righteous deeds can gain control over God and coerce blessing from Him. One must acknowledge that all is in God’s hands. 348 I’m reminded of this by the words of Bob Hope, after receiving a major award. He responded, “I don’t deserve this, but then I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.” Although I appreciate the humor of this remark, it is bad theology. Like Job, we are to receive both good and bad because both can come from the hand of God. In 9:2-3, you’re going to find out why Solomon is not coming over for dinner. He writes, “It is [i.e., death] the same for all. There is one fate 349 for the righteous and for the wicked; 350 for the good, for the clean and for the unclean; for the man who offers a sacrifice and for the one who does not sacrifice. As the good man is, so is the sinner; as the swearer is, so is the one who is afraid to swear. This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one fate 351 for all men. Furthermore, the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. Afterwards they go to the dead.” Solomon could summarize verses 2-3 with these words: “Under the sun, you’re done.” If he were living today, he would say, “We’re all going to ‘take a dirt nap.’” Ultimately, every man who has ever lived or will ever live will die. Solomon was right; the same destiny overtakes us all. You and I can work out, take our vitamins, drink bottled water, stay away from McDonalds, and swear off Krispy Kreme, but even with the best of care for this flesh, it is one day going to give out and we will die. In 9:3, death is labeled “the evil,” not simply a natural phenomenon. 352 Death is an intrusion, it’s an enemy. This means we shouldn’t go to funerals and sing The Lion King song, “The Circle of Life.” The most ri


What is the common name of the creature Asterias Rubens?

Northern Sea Star Profile Share By Jennifer Kennedy The common sea star is also called the northern sea star, northern starfish or common starfish. It is sometimes referred to as Asterias vulgaris, which was the scientific name originally used for the sea star in the western North Atlantic off the eastern coast of the U.S. and Canada, while Asterias rubens referred to the common sea star in the eastern North Atlantic. The two species have now been determined to be the same species, and are referred to as Asterias rubens. Description Common sea stars have five arms, a robust body and a visible madreporite on the dorsal surface. This madreporite intakes water that fill the sea star's tube feet.There may also be a visible row of spines down the middle of each arm on the dorsal side.  On their dorsal side, these sea stars also have spines and pedicellariae - pincer-like structures that are used for cleaning the sea star's body surface to keep it from being fouled by encrusting organisms - see a close-up image  here . continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge   On the underside, common sea stars have four rows of sucker-tipped tube feet, and a mouth in the middle of the central disk that is located in center of the animal's body.  Common sea stars can be a variety of colors, including orange, purple, brown and pink. These sea stars can grow to about 20 inches across, although they are usually smaller. Classification Species: rubens Habitat and Distribution Common sea stars live in the North Atlantic Ocean along the coasts of Canada, the Northeastern United States, Europe and the northern coast of Africa. Common sea stars are found along rocky shores in intertidal areas, and deeper waters out to about 2000 feet. They may also be found in kelp beds, and abundance may be correlated with the abundance of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).  Diet and Feeding Common sea stars eat mollusks, including bivalves  (a favorite prey item is the blue mussel ) and gastropods . They also eat crustaceans  and worms. They act both as active predators and scavengers.  The common sea star's feeding methods may seem bizarre - during feeding, they will use their arms to pry open the shell of their prey, if it has one.  The sea star then turns its stomach inside out and pushes it out through their mouth, and into the shell of their prey, where digestive enzymes help digest the prey. Once the prey is digested, the sea star pulls its stomach back inside its body. Reproduction Reproduction occurs sexually or asexually. There are separate male and female common sea stars, and they have a pair of gonads in each arm.  Sexual reproduction occurs through the release of millions of sperm and eggs into the water, which are fertilized in the water. The fertilized eggs develop into a planktonic larva which settles to the ocean floor after 21-87 days. Common sea stars are sexually mature after 1 year, and are thought to live for 5-10 years.  During asexual reproduction, the sea star divides its disk so that it breaks into two halves. Each half regenerates into a new sea star. Sea stars can also lose an arm (e.g., when attacked by a predator) and regrow it. Occasionally, common sea stars have 6 arms when two arms grow into the place of one. It takes about a year for a sea star to regrow its arm. Conservation Common sea stars are not considered threatened and do not have any special conservation status. Dried sea stars may be used by humans for decoration.  References and Further Information Beer, A. and D. Hall. 2012. The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Marine Fish and Sea Creatures. Lorenz Books.  Encyclopedia of Life. Asterias rubens . Accessed December 16, 2013. Lewis, C. 2000. Asterias rubens . Animal Diversity Web. Accessed December 16, 2013. Mah, C.; Hansson, H. 2013.  Asterias rubens  Linnaeus, 1758 . In: Mah, C.L. (2013). World Asteroidea database. Accessed through: Mah, C.L. (2013). World Asteroidea database, December 16, 2013.


Which woman was the singer with Jefferson Airplane?

Jefferson Airplane: The Official Website » Grace Slick Others Grace Slick, to the public mind, is synonymous with Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship in the way that Mick Jagger is synonymous with the Rolling Stones. Ironically, Grace was not an original member of the band, nor was she with Starship at the very end. But Grace’s importance to every phase of the band cannot be underestimated. White Rabbit, which she wrote, helped define not only Jefferson Airplane but also the acid rock era. Her unconventional vocals on Somebody to Love gave the Airplane its biggest hit. As one of the first female rock stars (as opposed to pop singers), Grace helped redefine women’s role in modern music as more than just a sex symbol backed by a band. Of course, with her statuesque beauty and icy blue eyes, Grace had the sex symbol bit down pat as well. Grace Barnett Wing was born October 30, 1939, in Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago, IL. Her father, Ivan, was an investment banker, and her mother, Virginia Barnett Wing, had been an actress and singer in the early ’30s. Her lineage goes back to Norway, where the family name was Vinje. Grace attended Finch College, a prestigious finishing school for girls, in New York (1957-58), before transferring to the University of Miami (1958-59), where she majored in art. She tried her hand at various odd jobs and even auditioned as a singer at a black record label. But although she modeled for I. Magnin’s department store from 1960-63, Grace later said she had no ambitions beyond being a housewife. On August 26, 1961, she married Gerald “Jerry” Slick, a film student and later a successful cinematographer. She later described the marriage as passionless and the result of “cultural imposition.” But it was during this marriage that she wrote her first song — a piece for one of Jerry’s film projects. In August 1965, Grace read an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about a new band called Jefferson Airplane. A week later, she and Jerry checked out the band at the Matrix. Deciding that being in a rock band looked like a lot of fun and paid better than modeling, Grace and Jerry soon formed their own band, the Great Society. Jerry played drums, and his brother Darby Slick joined on guitar. With the lineup completed by David Minor (guitar/vocals), the Great Society made its debut at the Coffee Gallery in San Francisco’s North Beach section on October 15, 1965. Despite her rather late entry into rock ‘n’ roll, Grace proved herself a talented singer. She attempted to imitate the sound of an electric guitar and developed a unique and forceful singing style. She also discovered a knack for writing songs — White Rabbit was one of her first compositions. Grace has always said that White Rabbit was intended as a slap toward parents who read their children stories such as Alice in Wonderland (in which Alice uses several drug-like substances in order to change herself) and then wondered why their children grew up to do drugs. For Grace and others in the ’60s, drugs were an inevitable part of mind-expanding and social experimentation. With its enigmatic lyrics, White Rabbit became one of the first songs to sneak drug references past censors on the radio. Even Marty Balin, Grace’s eventual rival in the Airplane, regarded the song as a “masterpiece.” In 1966, one Sylvester Stewart (the future Sly of Sly and the Family Stone) walked out as the band’s producer of a demo after it took the band 50 takes to get one song right. However, Grace’s talent carried the band, and they found themselves opening for Jefferson Airplane and other successful, local bands. Columbia Records even offered the Great Society a recording contract (and would release two albums by the band after Grace found fame), but, by the time the contract arrived in the mail, the Great Society was no more. In September 1966, the Airplane put bassist Jack Casady up to asking Grace if she might be interested in joining them. For Grace, it was a no-brainer; the Airplane had already released an album and seemed on the verge of a major breakthrough. Afte


What number is dialled to hear the Speaking Clock?

Telephones UK - Speaking Clock TELEPHONES UK  CALL THE TELEPHONES UK SPEAKING CLOCK SERVICE WITH THE VOICE OF PAT SIMMONS ON 0871 789 3642 Telephones UK has its own popular Speaking Clock    Service which features the    authentic voice of Pat Simmons . It is a TIM2000    Speaking Clock project designed by Andy Emmerson. The number to directly access the Speaking Clock is 0871 789 3642, if dialling from abroad the number is +44 871 789 3642. Calls to our Speaking Clock service cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. When dialled the clock will speak for 90 seconds, you can hang up    before this time, but the line will be engaged until the 90 seconds has    elapsed. We do aim to provide a reliable service    whenever possible, however we cannot guarantee that    our speaking clock will always be 100% accurate.  If you wish ensure    that you receive a guaranteed accurate time check we suggest that you dial the BT    speaking clock on 123  (check your BT directory as the number may    differ in your telephone area). Should you experience persistent    problems, please contact us via our feedback page. Our clock has no connection with the genuine BT Speaking Clock service    nor with the THG. During periods of high demand callers may receive    either engaged tone or ringing tone when the speaking clock equipment is    in use. If this occurs then please redial again, a little later. THE HISTORY OF THE BT SPEAKING CLOCK   THE VOICES OF THE BT   SPEAKING CLOCK - UPDATED FEBRUARY 2009   A London telephonist, Jane   Cain, also known as Ethel   Cain, became the first voice on 24 July 1936 and lasted until 1963. She   won a prize of 10 guineas (ï¿½10.50) in a competition to find the right voice.   Miss Cain passed away in September 1998, aged 87. LISTEN       Miss Pat   Simmons, a supervisor in a London telephone exchange became the second   voice from 1963 until 1984. Miss Simmons passed away in November 2005, aged   85. LISTEN     The third voice, belonged to Brian Cobby who was an assistant supervisor at Withdean   exchange in Brighton. He became the   first male voice at 11 am on 2nd April 1985 until 8 am on 2nd April 2007. Brian Cobby, an actor by   profession before he joined BT, was selected from 12 finalists in BTï¿½s   Golden Voice competition, on 5th December 1984. LISTEN Brian Cobby was born on 12 October 1929 and died 31 October 2012.     The    present voice, belongs to Sara Mendes da Costa (40) from Brighton & Hove.    She became the fourth permanent voice of the BT Speaking Clock at 8 am on    2nd April 2007. Sara won a competition BT ran during    October and November 2006 to find a new voice from the public, which had    almost 18,500 entrants, simultaneously raising more than ï¿½200,000 for BBC    Children in Need. LISTEN    more..       The BT Speaking Clock has also been known as TIM (the   three-letter code, that subscribers dialled in Director areas).   The BT   Speaking Clock receives around 70 million calls a year. The BT Speaking Clock has been   ticking 24-hours a day, seven days a week since 24th July 1936 and is now 70   years old! The service was initially only available in the London directory   area and was rolled out nationwide in 1942.   The Speaking Clock service was named   Timeline during the 1990's. Originally the accuracy of the BT Speaking Clock   was one-tenth of a second, it is now correct to within   five thousandths of a second! There have only been four permanent voices for the BT   Speaking Clock. There was also a two week period in March 2003 when Lenny   Henry did a special version of the Speaking Clock in aid of Comic   Relief and a week long stint by 12 year old Alicia Roland in October 2003. Brian Cobby & Pat Simmons Brian Cobby Before Brian Cobby worked for BT, he recorded the ï¿½5-4-3-2-1ï¿½ Thunderbirds are go!ï¿½ for the theme tune to Gerry Andersonï¿½s TV series!   Brian Cobby has received fan mail from ï¿½mature la