"Who painted ""The Binding Of Samson"" (1636) and ""Jacob Blessing The Sons Of Joseph"" (1656)?"

Biography (b. 1606, Leiden, d. 1669, Amsterdam) Biography Rembrandt was born in Leiden on July 15, 1606- his full name Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. He was the son of a miller. Despite the fact that he came from a family of relatively modest means, his parents took great care with his education. Rembrandt began his studies at the Latin School, and at the age of 14 he was enrolled at the University of Leiden. The program did not interest him, and he soon left to study art - first with a local master, Jacob van Swanenburch, and then, in Amsterdam, with Pieter Lastman, known for his historical paintings. After six months, having mastered everything he had been taught, Rembrandt returned to Leiden, where he was soon so highly regarded that although barely 22 years old, he took his first pupils. One of his students was the famous artist Gerrit Dou. Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam in 1631; his marriage in 1634 to Saskia van Uylenburgh, the cousin of a successful art dealer, enhanced his career, bringing him in contact with wealthy patrons who eagerly commissioned portraits. An exceptionally fine example from this period is the Portrait of Nicolaes Ruts (1631, Frick Collection, New York City). In addition, Rembrandt's mythological and religious works were much in demand, and he painted numerous dramatic masterpieces such as The Blinding of Samson (1636, St�delsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt). Because of his renown as a teacher, his studio was filled with pupils, some of whom (such as Carel Fabritius) were already trained artists. In the 20th century, scholars have reattributed a number of his paintings to his associates; attributing and identifying Rembrandt's works is an active area of art scholarship. In contrast to his successful public career, however, Rembrandt's family life was marked by misfortune. Between 1635 and 1641 Saskia gave birth to four children, but only the last, Titus, survived; her own death came in 1642 - at the age of 30. Hendrickje Stoffels, engaged as his housekeeper about 1649, eventually became his common-law wife and was the model for many of his pictures. Despite Rembrandt's financial success as an artist, teacher, and art dealer, his penchant for ostentatious living forced him to declare bankruptcy in 1656. An inventory of his collection of art and antiquities, taken before an auction to pay his debts, showed the breadth of Rembrandt's interests: ancient sculpture, Flemish and Italian Renaissance paintings, Far Eastern art, contemporary Dutch works, weapons, and armour. Unfortunately, the results of the auction - including the sale of his house - were disappointing. These problems in no way affected Rembrandt's work; if anything, his artistry increased. Some of the great paintings from this period are The Jewish Bride (1665), The Sampling Officials of the Drapers' Guild (1662, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam), Bathsheba (1654, Louvre, Paris), Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph (1656, Staatliche Gem�ldegalerie, Kassel, Germany), and a self-portrait (1658, Frick Collection). His personal life, however, continued to be marred by sorrow. His beloved Hendrickje died in 1663, and his son, Titus, in 1668 - only 27 years of age. Eleven months later, on October 4, 1669, Rembrandt died in Amsterdam. External links related to Rembrandt's life and works:


Which Scottish football team moved home from Broomfield Park to the Shyberry Excelsior Stadium?

Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie (New Broomfield) – A Son of the Rock -- Jack Deighton Posted in Dumbarton FC , Scottish Football Grounds at 19:59 on 28 May 2012 This is the Excelsior Stadium,* home of Airdrie United FC (or, as some of us like to remember them, Clydebank.) Main entrance to Airdrie United’s stadium. (Stitch of two photos.) It’s a tidy ground but a bit soulless. The capacity is way above what Airdrie can attract as a crowd. This is the view of the ground from the east car park. Main Stand from East Stand AFC crest at back of main stand. The North Stand:- Its main purpose, like its mirror image to the south (both are rarely, if ever, occupied) is to house an electronic scoreboard. *So why New Broomfield? Broomfield was the home of Airdrieonians FC who shortly before their demise moved to New Broomfield or, as it was known then for some sponsorship reason, the Shyberry Excelsior Stadium . Broomfield was an idiosyncratic ground which had an old pavilion.


The name of which sport is used for a letter in the phonetic alphabet?

phonetic alphabet, military police alphabet   phonetic alphabet the international phonetic alphabet (spelling alphabet), used in             police, military, emergency services, aviation and general communications - and cockney alphabet (for fun) The phonetic language - also known as the 'spelling alphabet' or the               NATO phonetic alphabet - is used by professional communicators, especially               police, military and other emergency and armed forces, to identify letters               precisely, either when communicating initials, abbreviations or spellings of               words. The NATO phonetic spelling alphabet is a useful reference for               language and communications study and training. Different variations of the phonetic language exist - this is the               original major standard and still most widely used. The phonetic alphabet used for confirming spelling and words is               quite different and far more complicated to the phonetic alphabet used to confirm pronunciation and word               sounds , used by used by linguists, speech therapists, and language               teachers, etc. Commonly when used professionally in relaying abbreviations or               letter codes, such as registrations, for example by the military, emergency               services or in air traffic control, the letters themselves are not given and               only the corresponding words are stated, for example a registration or               call-sign of GTW would be stated at simply as 'Golf Tango Whisky'. In less formal use, for example by customer service telephone staff,               communications tend to give the letters and to clarify each with the               corresponding alphabet words, for example, 'G, Golf; T, Tango; W, Whisky', or               alternatively, 'GTW, Golf Tango Whisky.'   Y - yankee Z - zulu I repeat that other versions of phonetic spelling alphabets exist.               The NATO alphabet above is the original and most widely used. It was originally developed by the International Civil Aviation               Organization and subsequently adopted by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty               Organisation) among other significant global and national bodies covering               telecommunications, maritime, and aviation.   cockney alphabet For amusement only. Not used by any important global standards               organisations. And certainly not recommended for use in confirming spellings,               letters or words - it only confuses people. Again there are different versions of this. Its origins are               uncertain, most probably evolving organically in Cockney London in the late               1800s or early 1900s. The alphabet is based on a child-like alphabet (A for Apple, etc),               replacing the correct words to form puns. Typically the alphabet would be               spoken or written with dropped first-letters wherever appropriate, as in 'ay               for 'orses. A for horses (hay for horses) B for mutton (beef or mutton) C for miles (see for miles, although 'Seaforth Highlanders', an                 old Sottish regiment, was an early popular alternative) D for dumb (deaf or dumb - ironically a correct word for the                 letter D) E for brick (heave a brick) F for vescence (effervescence) P for a penny (pee for a penny) Q for a pee (queue for a pee [to urinate]) R for mo (half a mo') R for Askey (Arthur Askey, 1900-1982, popular diminutive bespectacled chirpy-chappy English comedian/actor/variety performer) S for Costello (Esther Costello - a 1957 film) S for Rantzen (Esther Rantzen, English TV prese


In the movie world, how is Nicholas Kim Coppola better known?

Nicolas Cage - Biography - IMDb Nicolas Cage Biography Showing all 183 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (4) | Trivia  (86) | Personal Quotes  (66) | Salary  (19) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Nicolas Cage was born Nicolas Kim Coppola in Long Beach, California, the son of comparative literature professor August Coppola (whose brother is director Francis Ford Coppola ) and dancer/choreographer Joy Vogelsang. He is of Italian (father) and Polish, German, and English (mother) descent. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his own reputation, succeeding brilliantly with a host of classic, quirky roles by the late 1980s. Initially studying theatre at Beverly Hills High School (though he dropped out at seventeen), he secured a bit part in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) -- most of which was cut, dashing his hopes and leading to a job selling popcorn at the Fairfax Theater, thinking that would be the only route to a movie career. But a job reading lines with actors auditioning for uncle Francis' Rumble Fish (1983) landed him a role in that film, followed by the punk-rocker in Valley Girl (1983), which was released first and truly launched his career. His one-time passion for method acting reached a personal limit when he smashed a street-vendor's remote-control car to achieve the sense of rage needed for his gangster character in The Cotton Club (1984). In his early 20s, he dated Jenny Wright for two years and later linked to Uma Thurman . After a relationship of several years with Christina Fulton , a model, they split amicably and share custody of a son, Weston Cage (b.1992). In 2004, he married Alice Kim Cage , with whom he has a son. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Dan Hartung <dhartung@mcs.com> Spouse (3) ( 8 April  1995      - 18 May  2001) (divorced) Trade Mark (4) Often plays flamboyant and/or eccentric characters (Ronny Cammareri in Moonstruck (1987), Sailor Ripley in Wild at Heart (1990), Ben Sanderson in Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman in Adaptation. (2002)). Often plays eccentric wisecracking characters Sharp dark, pointy eyebrows and striking blue eyes. Low-sounding voice. Trivia (86) His father was of Italian descent. His maternal grandfather was of approximately three quarters German and one quarter British Isles (English, Scottish) ancestry. His maternal grandmother was of Polish descent. 2000: Filed divorce papers in February, withdrew them in April. October 1997: Ranked #40 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. Stage name taken from comic book character Luke Cage. Owns a Lamborghini that used to belong to Prince Ali-Reza Pahlavi , the former prince of Iran. Grandson of Carmine Coppola . Proposed to Patricia Arquette on the day he met her in the early 1980s. Arquette thought he was a bit strange but played along with his antics by creating a list of things Cage would have to fulfill to win her. When he started to work his way through the list, Arquette got scared and avoided him. They met again many years later and later went on to marry. 1997: He lived in a fake castle on the outskirts Los Angeles. He wants to import an authentic one from overseas. Loves to improvise, ocassionally to the annoyance of other cast members. Collects comic books and sees them as being today's equivalent of mythology. The Wild at Heart (1990) movie poster lists his name as both "Nicolas Cage" and "Nicholas Cage". Ranked #37 in Premiere's 100 most powerful people in Hollywood in 1998. 1984: Listed as one of 12 "Promising New Actors of 1984" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 36. Tim Burton cast Cage in his doomed Superman project. Cage even did fittings of the costume. On his upper back he has a tattoo of monitor lizard with a top hat. 2001: Announced that he is dating Lisa Marie Presley , daughter of the late Elvis Presley . They later married. Cousin of Robert Schwartzman , who changed his name to Robert Schwartzman-Cage inspired by Nicolas. May 2001: Awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by California Stat


From which continent did the flower Freesia originate?

The History of Freesia | Garden Guides The History of Freesia Submit Overview Freesia is a popular flower often found gracing wedding bouquets and gardens with its fragrant citrus scent. The oil from the flower is used in perfuming bath and cosmetic products. The flower blooms in many colors and can have single or double petals. The history of this flower is convoluted because it was mistakenly placed in the wrong genus and species when it was first discovered. Description Freesia plants have upward growing sword-shaped green leaves that grow to 2 feet high and resemble the leaves of an iris. Two to eight spikes grow up from the leaves, and 8 to 12 flowers can grow on one spike near the top. The flowers are bell or funnel shaped and the growing habit is similar to gladiolas. Flower colors include white, blue to lavender, red to pink, orange and yellow. There are a few multi-colored varieties as well. Origin The country of origin for freesia is South Africa. Most species were found in the Cape Province area in southern Africa and two others were found just north of the equator in a tropical climate. Name The plant is named after a physician and botanist from Germany named Frederick Freese.  Dr. Christian P. Ecklon, a collector of plants from South Africa, named the flower after his friend and student. Early History In 1766, two varieties of freesia were taken to be grown in Europe. They were classified as a Gladiolus species. Several other varieties of freesia were mistakenly classified as part of the Ixis family. Finally, in 1866, the plants were reclassified and the flower was given its own species. The first of the varieties to be described was a white flower called Freesia alba and was described by G.L. Meyer. The early flowers were not well known as they were not available readily to the public and were only grown in greenhouses and nurseries by private growers. They did not take well to cold weather and the climate had to be controlled for them to grow. In 1874, a man named Max Leichtlin found a yellow freesia growing in the Padua Botanical Garden, and he took corms, cultivated them and began to sell them as a potted indoor plant. English and American History Freesia flowers made an appearance in England in 1878 and were introduced to America shortly thereafter. Articles about the flower began to be published in horticultural magazines, and breeding of the flower began. Today, freesia flowers can be found in several different colors, and many varieties can be grown in northern gardens during the summer. Hybrids There are 14 species of freesia, which belongs to the Iridacea family. There are many different modern hybrids that can commonly be found in garden centers all over the world. The hybrids include Aurora, a yellow variety, Pimpernel, a red flowering freesia, Royal Blue with blue to lavender flowers, Talisman, an orange variety and Alpine, which produces double white flowers. Language of Flowers In the Victorian language of flowers, freesias represent innocence or friendship. They have been given the honor of signifying a seventh wedding anniversary. Keywords: history of freesia, freesia flower history, origin of freesia About this Author Deborah Harding has been writing for nine years. Beginning with cooking and gardening magazines, Harding then produced a gardening and cooking newsletter and website called Prymethyme Herbs in 1998. Published books include "Kidstuff" and "Green Guide to Herb Gardening." She has a Bachelor of Music from Youngstown State University and sings professionally.


"Which company uses the slogan ""innovations beyond petroleum""?"

BP's 'Beyond Petroleum' Slogan Becoming Toxic | Rance Crain - AdAge Adage Aleady a member? Sign in Get More From Ad Age Register to become a member today. You'll get the essential information you need to do your job better, including 7 free articles per month on Ad Age and Creativity Ability to comment on articles and creative work Access to 9 custom e-newsletters like Ad Age Daily, Ad Age Digital and CMO Strategy To get unlimited content and more benefits, check out our Membership page Register Now Want more Access, Content & Connections? We are glad you are enjoying Advertising Age. To get uninterrupted access and additional benefits, become a member today. Already a member? Log in or go back to the homepage . Hey, there. It looks like you're using an ad blocker. The news and features are funded in part by our advertisers. To support Ad Age and the industry we cover please either: BP's 'Beyond Petroleum' Slogan Becoming Toxic Oil Giant's Enthusiastic Embrace of Alternative Energy Opens It Up to Charges That It Neglected Key Business By Rance Crain . Published on May 03, 2010 . Rance Crain I said it once and I'll say it again: British Petroleum should get off its high horse and concentrate on being a better oil company. Back in 2006, BP got in trouble after the disclosure that its Prudhoe Bay pipeline was corroded and leaking for many years because nobody was inspecting it. Related Stories BP Struggles to Hit Right Note in Response to Oil Spill After BP was forced to shut down the pipeline for repairs, a guy who wrote BP's "Beyond Petroleum" ads pronounced his disillusionment with the ads in a New York Times article. The author of the piece, John Kenney, said "I guess, looking at it now, 'Beyond Petroleum' is just advertising. It's become mere marketing -- perhaps it always was -- instead of a genuine attempt to engage the public in the debate or a corporate rallying cry to change the paradigm. Maybe I'm naïve." What must he think now? Back in those days, BP was "at one of the lowest points in its history; badly run, accident-prone and accused in the aftermath of a deadly explosion at its Texas City refinery of putting profits before safety," according to the Wall Street Journal. The new regime, the Journal added, has "turned BP around, boosting production, cutting costs and significantly reducing on-the-job injuries." Last month, the new CEO was observing an irreversible "change of culture." And now the company is facing one of the most disastrous environmental breaches ever, right up there with the Exxon Valdez oil spill two decades ago. The new CEO apparently changed everything but the advertising. The problem is not that BP's ads didn't work, as John Kenney lamented, but they worked too well. Sure, the whole thing was "just advertising" that BP had lofty environmental ambitions, but it was advertising that, for better or for worse, BP was judged by. Yes, it was concocted to cut through the "corporate speak" of big oil companies, but BP itself bought into it a little too enthusiastically. "Beyond reality" might be a more appropriate slogan. By talking about all those other sources of energy it's developing, BP gives the impression that the oil business is no longer its first priority. As I said in 2006, "I wish BP still believed in the oil business ... But the company was way out there, beyond petroleum, and I guess the oil business just wasn't cutting-edge enough to warrant its attention." Was BP too busy celebrating the U.S. Interior Department's endorsement of the wind farms off the Cape Cod coast that it didn't keep an eye on its leased oil rig on the Gulf of Mexico? That's the kind of criticism its advertising has opened itself up to. Look what happened the last time. Writing two days before Mr. Kenney's article, The Times' Joe Nocera said he was walking through an airport when he spotted a BP poster. "You know the kind I'm talking about. The letters BP in lower case type -- making them look somehow warmer and fuzzier. Like most BP ads, indeed like all BP marketing, it spoke of the company's commitment to the en


Which building in Paris did Richard Rogers and Enzo Piano design?

AD Classics: Centre Georges Pompidou / Richard Rogers + Renzo Piano | ArchDaily AD Classics: Centre Georges Pompidou / Richard Rogers + Renzo Piano AD Classics: Centre Georges Pompidou / Richard Rogers + Renzo Piano 01:00 - 11 June, 2010 19 Rue Beaubourg 75004 Paris, Francia Architects conservapedia.com , Courtney Traub , NJIT , Francis Toussaint From the architect. In the 1970's architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, both unknown at the time, collaborated and erected one of the most famous and radical buildings of our time, Centre Georges Pompidou. The cultural center in Paris , France turned our world inside out, literally. It all began with Georges Pompidou, President of France from 1969 to 1974, who wanted to construct a cultural center in Paris that would attract visitors and be a monumental aspect of the city. Receiving more than 150 million visitors since is completion thirty three years ago, there is no doubt that Pompidou's vision became a successful reality. More information on Centre Georges Pompidou after the break. In order to choose the architects for the project, the president held a competition and many entered, including some of the most famous architects in France at the time. People were astonished, however, when the design of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, both not famous at the time, won the competition. Their entry exemplified constructivism and was a high-tech modern cultural center structured with a system gerberettes and trusses unlike anything seen in the architectural world before. Their concept, depicted in one of their competition drawings as a collage, was portraying the museum itself as movement. The other concept in their design, and perhaps the most obvious, was exposing all of the infrastructure of the building. The skeleton itself engulfs the building from its exterior, showing all of the different mechanical and structure systems not only so that they could be understood but also to maximize the interior space without interruptions. Save this picture! © Courtney Traub The different systems on the exterior of the building are painted different colors to distinguish their different roles. The structure and largest ventilation components were painted white, stairs and elevator structures were painted a silver gray, ventilation was painted blue, plumbing and fire control piping painted green, the electrical elements are yellow and orange, and the elevator motor rooms and shafts, or the elements that allow for movement throughout the building, are painted red. One of the "movement" elements that the center is most known for is the escalator (painted red on the bottom) on the west facade, a tube that zigzags up to the top of the building providing visitors with an astonishing view of the city of Paris. Save this picture! © NJIT The Centre Pompidou houses the Musée National d'Art Moderne, which is Europe's largest museum for modern art. Also located in the vast open interior is the Bibliothèque publique d'information, a huge public library, and a center for music and acoustic research known as IRCAM. The flat open site upon which it is located is a constant exterior stage for urban events. The centre was officially opened on January 31, 1977 and has since then integrated high-tech architecture and urbanism as a movement and spectacle for the city to experience everyday. Save this picture! Centre Pompidou-Metz, © Flickr: User - Eric Schoendorf On May 12, 2010 the sister of Centre Georges Pompidou, named Centre Pompidou-Metz, opened its doors in Metz, France. The building was designed by Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines. The building is a museum for modern and contemporary art and was designed to resemble a traditional Chinese hat, forcing function to follow form. It incorporates innovative carpentry in its structure composed of sixteen kilometers of glued laminated timber that intersect to form a hexagonal mesh. For more information on the new center visit the Centre Pompidou-Metz official website. © conservapedia.com


Which director won the 'Oscar' for Best Director for the picture 'Traffic' in 2000?

2000 Academy Awards® Winners and History Traffic (2000, Germ./US) Actor: RUSSELL CROWE in "Gladiator," Javier Bardem in "Before         Night Falls," Tom Hanks in "Cast Away," Ed Harris         in "Pollock," Geoffrey Rush in "Quills" Actress: JULIA ROBERTS in "Erin Brockovich," Joan Allen in "The         Contender," Juliette Binoche in "Chocolat," Ellen Burstyn in "Requiem         for a Dream," Laura Linney in "You Can Count On Me" Supporting Actor: BENICIO DEL TORO in "Traffic," Jeff Bridges in "The         Contender," Willem Dafoe in "Shadow of the Vampire," Albert Finney         in "Erin Brockovich," Joaquin Phoenix in "Gladiator" Supporting Actress: MARCIA GAY HARDEN in "Pollock," Judi Dench in "Chocolat," " Kate Hudson in "Almost Famous," Frances McDormand         in "Almost Famous," Julie Walters in "Billy Elliot" Director: STEVEN SODERBERGH for "Traffic," Stephen Daldry for "Billy         Elliot," Ang Lee for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Steven         Soderbergh for "Erin Brockovich," Ridley Scott for "Gladiator" This          year's Best Picture nominees were from an eclectic, diverse          and varied group of films: two fighting epics (one foreign,          one ancient), two dramas about battles (America's failed drug          war and a legal struggle against a power company), and a simple,          comic fable. Three of the five Best Picture nominees prominently          featured women. The Oscar awards were spread somewhat evenly          among the Best Picture nominees, except for Chocolat. The big winner in 2000 was director Ridley Scott's          spectacular, big budget (over $200 million) sword-and-sandal          Roman Empire epic set in 180 A.D., Gladiator - a basic          tale of good vs. evil, betrayal, and revenge - about an outcast          Roman general (and single-minded rebel-hero) seeking vengeance          for betrayal and his family's death. The spectacle of the Roman          Colosseum's gladiatorial battles and contests was balanced          with royal intrigue involving the resentful heir to the Roman          throne. (Although greatly enhanced with CGI-digital effects,          it revived the memory of dramatic historic-epic films and 'sword-and-sandal'          spectaculars of the 50s, such as Quo Vadis? (1951), Ben-Hur          (1959) and Spartacus (1960).) The film received twelve nominations and          won five awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Visual          Effects, Best Sound, and Best Costume Design. DreamWorks Studios          boasted back-to-back wins for Best Picture - it also won the          previous year with American Beauty (1999). Its nominations included the major and minor          categories of Best Director, Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay,          Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Score, Best Visual          Effects, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction,          Best Sound, and Best Costumes. This marked the first time          in 51 years -- since 1949 (the year that All           the King's Men (1949) had seven nominations and three          wins: Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actress)          that the Best Picture winner didn't also win an additional          Oscar for Best Director or for Best Screenplay. The other Best Picture nominees included the          following: Ang Lee's Mandarin-language martial-arts film, Crouching           Tiger, Hidden Dragon (or Wo hu zang long) (with ten           nominations and four wins), was the biggest-earning foreign           film of all time (at $130 million), and the most-nominated           foreign language film ever. The film's four wins tied it


For which king did Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester act as regent or protector?

Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (1391-1447) [Hundred Years' War: Humphrey Plantagenet, 'Good Duke Humphrey'; Humfrey Plantagenet]   HUMPHREY, DUKE OF GLOUCESTER (1391-1447), was the 4th son of Henry IV . He was created Duke of Gloucester in 1414, and took part in the French wars of Henry V 's reign, being wounded in the battle of Agincourt. On his death-bed Henry appointed him regent of England during his son's minority, but Parliament refused to allow this, and a council of regency was appointed with Bedford as Protector, and in his absence from England, Gloucester.  By his reckless folly in marrying Jacqueline of Hainault, and prosecuting her claims in Hainault and Zealand, Gloucester did much to alienate the Duke of Burgundy from the English, while his attempts to gain a foreign principality for himself were fruitless. In 1425, Gloucester's quarrel with Beaufort commenced, which continued with temporary reconciliation during the whole of his lifetime. The bright spot in Gloucester's character was his affection for his brother Bedford, who was frequently able to restrain his folly and recklessness. After Bedford's death, his opposition to Beaufort became more and more violent, Gloucester representing the war party, popular in Parliament and the nation, while Beaufort was the leader of the peace party, which was strongly represented in the Council. It was the old struggle of the court and constitutional parties in another form. The trial of Eleanor Cobham, his second wife, was a great blow to Gloucester's influence, and this was still further injured when, in 1442, Henry VI came of age, and the protectorate was at an end. Suffolk supplanted Gloucester as the chief adviser of the crown, and in 1447 Gloucester was accused of treason. The merits of the case it is impossible to decide upon; it is not improbable that Gloucester may have entertained the idea of making himself king, but on this point there is no evidence. At all events, Gloucester was suddenly arrested on Feb. 18, 1447, at Bury St. Edmund's, and placed under arrest, and five days after was found dead in his bed. It is impossible to decide on the cause of his death; it may have arisen from chagrin, or have been the work of some person who hoped thereby to ingratiate himself with the court party, or it may (as popular legend asserted), have been caused by the orders of the Duke of Suffolk. It is certain that there is nothing to connect it with Cardinal Beaufort , and there is a strong reason for believing that it arose from natural causes. As a patron of learning, and a benefactor to the University of Oxford, Gloucester deserves high praise, but his public and private career alike are stained with grievous errors, and his influence on English politics was only mischievous. Still, he was popular with the literary men for his patronage of learning, and with the people for his advocacy of a spirited foreign policy. From these causes he was known as the "good Duke Humphrey." The Dictionary of English History. Sidney J. Low and F. S. Pulling, eds. London: Cassell and Company, Ltd., 1910. 553. Other Local Resources:


Who is 'Harry Potter's' schoolboy enemy?

Harry Potter’s Worst Enemies – EW.com Email Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) In the new film, the dark wizard is poised to assume supreme power over the magical world (and the Muggle world, too). He just needs to kill that irksome Harry Potter — and he’s desperate to discover how. (The answer may reside in those mysterious objects known as the Deathly Hallows.) Now you see him, now you don’t Although he plays a central role in The Deathly Hallows — Part 2 (due July 15, 2011), Harry’s archenemy appears only sporadically in Part 1. And that, it seems, is what J.K. Rowling intended. ”She rather brilliantly rationed out her main villain,” says Jason Isaacs, who portrays Voldemort ally Lucius Malfoy (see below). ”You [slowly] realize that people you were scared of, like Malfoy, are nothing compared to [him].” Clothes make the villain Tom Felton, who plays Lucius’ son, Draco (see below), says there’s a stark contrast between the ”charming” Ralph Fiennes and his alter ego: ”I don’t know what’s more scary — him as Voldemort or him as a lovely gentleman [off camera] but dressed in that horrific fashion.” Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) Harry’s least favorite teacher since they first clashed in The Sorcerer’s Stone, Snape is now second only to Voldemort on Harry’s enemies list after he killed Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in The Half-Blood Prince. Method to his meanness ”It took me a few years to even muster up the courage to speak to Alan, because, uh, he really lives the part of Snape,” says Felton. ”Alan definitely had his own type of villainy about him.” Snape is cuddly? ”Alan’s so misunderstood,” says Helena Bonham Carter, who plays fellow baddie Bellatrix Lestrange (see below). ”People think he’s very like Snape. I used to find him forbidding before I knew him, and now he’s all soft and cuddly and adorable.” Acting with him, though, presented its own set of challenges. ”I did have trouble keeping a straight face,” she says. ”Luckily, he was patient with me just laughing in his face.” Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter) After escaping Azkaban prison in The Order of the Phoenix, Bellatrix promptly murdered Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black (Gary Oldman). And in The Half-Blood Prince, she gleefully wreaked havoc on Hogwarts — and torched Hagrid’s hut! If that wasn’t dark and wicked enough, Bonham Carter notes, ”she’s totally besotted by Voldemort.” Substitute witch Bonham Carter wasn’t supposed to play Bellatrix, but stepped in when Helen McCrory (The Queen) had to bow out. (McCrory was later cast as Bellatrix’s sister, Narcissa Malfoy.) ”There wasn’t a huge amount on the page,” recalls Bonham Carter of Bellatrix’s first appearance in The Order of the Phoenix, ”but I remember getting this message from J.K. Rowling saying the character is going to be really important in the last [film].” Action hero In The Deathly Hallows — Part 1, Bellatrix duels with some fellow Death Eaters. ”My wand becomes a whip,” she says. ”I’ve never been tempted to do an action film. It’s really good fun.” Trick-or-treat star ”Apparently I’m in the top five Halloween costumes for two characters: Bellatrix and the Red Queen [from this year’s Alice in Wonderland],” says Bonham Carter, who kept Bellatrix’s false teeth. ”That’s a real accolade.” Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) The son of a (now-disgraced) disciple of Voldemort, Draco has been raised from birth to loathe Harry and everything he stands for. From the day they met in The Sorcerer’s Stone, Draco tried to make Harry’s life miserable. But things changed after Draco allowed Bellatrix and her fellow Death Eaters to attack his school in The Half-Blood Prince. ”He’s an exile,” says Felton, ”no longer welcome at Hogwarts.” Regrets, he has a few In The Deathly Hallows — Part 1, Harry breaks into Malfoy Manor, which has been taken over by Voldemort. ”When [Draco] sees Harry again, after being surrounded by all that evil,” says Felton, ”he realizes he’s actually been fighting on the wrong side. But of course his hands are tied.” It takes a coven Growing up on a movie set could have been tricky. But Felton say


Which spirit is used to make 'Sauce a la Normandie'?

Food of Normandy France | USA Today Food of Normandy France The farms of Normandy produce the distinctive flavors of the region. (Photo: Fortified farm near Nogent le Rotrou in Southern Normandy. image by photohub from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles "List of Cities in Normandy, France" The cuisine of Normandy in northwest France is a reflection of the abundance of its farms and orchards. Given its 400-mile-long coastline, Norman cooks also marry local ingredients with the bounty of the sea. The food is simple, but rich--thanks to the generous use of butter and cream--and is a harmonious reflection of the countryside, a rich, green land dotted with ancient villages and acres of apple orchards. Cream Any description of the cuisine of Normandy without the word "cream" would be lacking. Normandy cows ("vaches normandes") produce up to 7 gallons of milk a day, which is famed for its creaminess and liberally used in many Norman dishes. The use of the descriptive word "Normande" usually implies a dish has cream in it. The region also produces a high-quality butter and several world-renowned cheeses, including Camembert, Pont l’Evêque and Boursin. Apples The region's other famous product is the apple. Normandy is not known as a wine-producing region, but does produce large amounts of potent apple cider, which locals often drink with meals. Apples are also used to make Calvados, an apple brandy that is a favorite after-dinner drink and is used to flavor desserts and sauces. Pears also are grown in the region, and their juice is distilled to make eau du vie, a pear-flavored spirit. Bounty of the Sea Normandy's coastal towns are known for their seafood dishes. Oysters, scallops, lobster and sole are harvested from the cold Atlantic waters and served in a variety of ways--marmite dieppoise is a creamy seafood stew; mussels a la creme is a dish of mussels served with cream, herbs and butter; and fruits de mer d'Honfleur is a large platter of raw mussels, oysters and clams with cooked shrimp and lobster served with several dipping sauces. Famed Products Normandy farmers also produce prized ducks and poultry, plus some of the best lamb in the world. A favorite spring dish is roasted pré salé lamb which gets its name (salé is French for salt) and flavor from the grassy salt marshland where the sheep graze. French cooks also hold poulet de Bresse, the local chicken, in high regard; and duck from Rouen is another sought-after ingredient. Regional Specialties Little goes to waste in a Normandy kitchen. Cooks concoct a rich stew from tripe and also make a coarse-grained tripe sausage--andouillette--flavored with spices, wine and onions. Boudin noir, a sausage made from pig's blood, onions and pork fat, is a local specialty made in Mortagne-au-Perche during Lent. Local cooks utilize wild game and another regional specialty is rabbit cooked in cider. Desserts With apples and cream as two stellar regional ingredients, it is no surprise that Normandy is noted for its desserts. Tarte normande, a rich apple tart, is topped with cream. Norman cooks also are credited with inventing brioche and make delicious shortbreads. Creamy rice pudding, a simple, home-style dish, is a local comfort food and Petit suisse is a creamy cheese eaten with fruit at meal's end. References


Roger Fry, Vanessa Bell, and Duncan Grant were part of which English art movement in the 1920's and 30's?

The Art of Bloomsbury: Roger Fry, Vanessa Bell, and Duncan Grant: Amazon.co.uk: Richard Shone, James Beechey, Richard Morphet: 9780691095141: Books Product Description Review A magnificent new book. . . . ÝA¨ powerful combination of words and images. -- John Murray "The Bloomsbury Review" ÝAn¨ excellent catalogue. . . . Richard Shone and his contributing writers explain the ways in which the art that came out of the Bloomsbury circle. . . .introduced a dazzling new formal vocabulary to British art. -- Regina Marler "Los Angeles Times Book Review" Lucid essays illuminate the essence of Bloomsbury's three best painters. . . . The book's vibrant reproductions reveal the trio's shared devotion to rich color, strong pattern, and the sensuous joys of the physical world. -- Elle Though much has been written about various aspects of the Bloomsbury group, this book provides an important reassessment of their connection to the visual arts. . . . The copious illustrations, most in color, are splendid, and everything is thoroughly documented. -- Choice A catalog of beautiful color illustrations of all art objects in the exhibition is divided up chronologically and thematically, with each section accompanied by a short introductory essay. Highly recommended for all art libraries and academic libraries supporting programs in the arts. -- Library Journal Lucid essays illuminate the essence of Bloomsbury's three best painters. . . . The book's vibrant reproductions reveal the trio's shared devotion to rich color, strong pattern, and the sensuous joys of the physical world. -- "Elle A catalog of beautiful color illustrations of all art objects in the exhibition is divided up chronologically and thematically, with each section accompanied by a short introductory essay. Highly recommended for all art libraries and academic libraries supporting programs in the arts. -- "Library Journal Though much has been written about various aspects of the Bloomsbury group, this book provides an important reassessment of their connection to the visual arts. . . . The copious illustrations, most in color, are splendid, and everything is thoroughly documented. -- "Choice A magnificent new book. . . . [A] powerful combination of words and images.--John Murray "The Bloomsbury Review " [An] excellent catalogue. . . . Richard Shone and his contributing writers explain the ways in which the art that came out of the Bloomsbury circle. . . .introduced a dazzling new formal vocabulary to British art.--Regina Marler "Los Angeles Times Book Review " The lavishly illustrated catalogue for "The Art of Bloomsbury" . . . offers detailed and knowledgeable exegeses of works on show, convincingly correcting earlier errors in dating and titling and establishing it as the definitive text in the field.--Christopher Reid "CAA. Reviews " A magnificent new book. . . . [A] powerful combination of words and images. --John Murray "The Bloomsbury Review " [An] excellent catalogue. . . . Richard Shone and his contributing writers explain the ways in which the art that came out of the Bloomsbury circle. . . .introduced a dazzling new formal vocabulary to British art. --Regina Marler "Los Angeles Times Book Review " The lavishly illustrated catalogue for "The Art of Bloomsbury" . . . offers detailed and knowledgeable exegeses of works on show, convincingly correcting earlier errors in dating and titling and establishing it as the definitive text in the field. --Christopher Reid "CAA. Reviews " "The lavishly illustrated catalogue for "The Art of Bloomsbury" . . . offers detailed and knowledgeable exegeses of works on show, convincingly correcting earlier errors in dating and titling and establishing it as the definitive text in the field."--Christopher Reid, "CAA. Reviews" "A magnificent new book. . . . [A] powerful combination of words and images."--John Murray, The Bloomsbury Review "[An] excellent catalogue. . . . Richard Shone and his contributing writers explain the ways in which the art that came out of the Bloomsbury circle. . . .introduced a dazzling new formal vocabulary to Bri


Which group of mammals belong to the order, Chiroptera?

Animals, Animals and More Animals: Bats - Order Chiroptera Bats - Order Chiroptera All bats belong to the order Chiroptera (hand-winged). There are 19 families, 178 genera and 926 species in the order Chiroptera, making it the the second largest mammalian order, which makes up around 20% of all known living mammal species.The term Chitoptera comes from two Greek words, "chiro", meaning "hand" and "ptera" meaning wing. Order Rodentia (rodents) is the most speciose group of mammals. The order Chiroptera is divided into two main groups: megachiroptera, the large fruit eating bats (also known as "flying foxes" or "megabats") and the smaller microchiroptera ("microbats") that eat insects, blood, fish, lizards, birds and nectar. Microbats live worldwide, except for Antarctica and most of the arctic region. Most of the world's bats are microbats. Megabats include nearly 200 species and live in tropical regions. Megachiroptera (Megabats) Megabats consists of one family (Pteropodidae) and about 166 species. Megabats are also called fruit bats because they all feed primarily on plant material: fruit, nectar or pollen. The flower-eaters are usually small and have long pointed heads, long tongues, and the ability to hover and fly slowly. Some megabats will supplement their diets with insects. Megabats are also called flying foxes because they have big eyes for finding food and they have a face that looks somewhat like a fox. Microchiroptera (Microbats) Microbats consists of the remaining 18 families (around 759 species). Most of the species are are insectivorous. Fewer than 1% are carnivorous (feeding on rodents, other bats, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and even fish). And, three species in the family Phyllostomidae, subfamily Desmodontinae (vampire bat) feed on nothing but the blood of other vertebrates. The vampire bat is the only mammal that survives solely on the blood of animals (hematophagy). All United States bats (except for three flower-eating species that migrate from Mexico), and 70 percent of the bat species worldwide, feed almost exclusively on insects. Insectivore bats forage near freshwater streams, lakes and ponds, preying on insects as they emerge from the water. They can eat more than 50% of their body weight in insects each night. Nursing females may eat their entire body weight each night-as many as 4,500 or more small insects, including insects which are agricultural pests or garden pests. Bats are the only major predators of night-flying insects. Differences between Megabats and Microbats Here are some of the key differences between megabats and microbats: Megabats are found only in the Old World tropics. Microbats are much more broadly distributed. Microbats use highly sophisticated echolocation for navigation and hunting. Megabats primarily using their eyes for navigation and finding food. The Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus egyptiacus) is an exception. it uses a simple form of echolocation that is nowhere near as sophisticated as the echolocation microbats use. Microbats lack the claw at the second toe of the forelimb. The ears of microbats don't form a closed ring, but the edges are separated from each other at the base of the ear. Microbats lack the underfur; they have only guard hairs or are naked. Megabats regulate their body temperature within a tight range of temperatures and none hibernates. The body temperature of microbats can change quite a bit, and some hibernate. Why Bats are Nocturnal Bats are mainly active at night. They leave their roosts just after sunset and come back before day break. Most flying insects fly at night. So, other than spiders, bats have no competition for food. Night time protects the bats agains predators. Other than an occasional owl or snake, most predators can't catch a bat at night. Bats have a thin wing membrane, which would make flying during the heat of the day hazardous due to excessive absorption of heat. This could cause the bat to overheat and possibly get dehydrated. The cooler night air protects the bat from the heat and helps it maintain its body temperature and


What name is given to the edge of a flag nearest the flagpole?

An emblem or other device displayed on a flag, generally in the fly. BANNER A rectangular flag used by a king, prince, duke, or other noble. The coat of arms of the owner covers the banner's entire surface. The term is also loosely applied to a national flag (e.g., the "star-Spangkled Banner") and is today synonymous with flag. BOW The foward section of a ship. CANTON The four quarters of a flag are named cantons, especially the upper quarter of the hoist, that is, the upper left hand corner of the flag; the canton is sometimes also called the union COAT OF ARMS The armorial and/or other heraldic badges of an owner displayed on a cloak or shield. COLORS The national and regimental or armorial flags carried by dismounted organizations (such as a color guard). Hence, the national color for Army and Marine Corps regiments is the U.S. flag. The term also applies to the national ensign flown aboard a naval vessel. ENSIGN A special flag based on a country's national flag and used exclusively on naval ships or merchant ships. The civil ensign is the merchant marine's flag. The U.S. flag serves as a national flag, naval ensign, and civil ensign. Great Britain, on the other hand, has a white ensign for naval ships, a red ensign for merchant ships, and a blue ensign for merchant ships commanded by an officer in the Naval Reserve. Great Britain also has an ensign for the Royal Air Force and one for airports. ESTOILE A six-pointed, usually wavy, star. FIELD The ground of each division of a flag. FLY The edge of a flag farthest from the staff. FOREMAST The mast nearest the bow of a sailing ship. GARRISON A military installation, such as a fort. Also, the troops stationed there. GARRISON FLAG A large U.S. flag flown at forts. During the war of 1812, garrison flags were 20 feet by 40 feet. The Star-Spangled Banner measured 30 feet by 42 feet. HALYARD The rope by which a flag is raised on a flagpole. HOIST (N.) The edge of a flag nearest the staff. (vb.) To raise a flag. HOIST ROPE The rope on which a flag is flown on a flagpole. JACK A flag flown at the bow of warships when anchored. Great Britain's jack - the British Union Jack - combines the Crosses of St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick on a blue field. The U.S. Union Jack carrries 50 white stars on a blue field (the canton of the Naval Ensign). According to U.S. Navy reulations, the U.S. Union Jack should be the same size as the canton of the Naval Ensign flown at the ships stern. MAINMAST The principal mast of a sailing ship. MULLET A five-pointed star, representative of a knight's spur. SALTINE in the days of sail, a naval ship that fought in the line of battle. STAFF A small pole from which a flag is flown. STANDARD A flag which is colored according to the owner's livery and displays the owner's badge or badges instead of his arms. The term "national standard" is used to describe the national and regimental flags carried by mounted or motorized organizations. STERN The rear of a ship. STORM FLAG The U.S. flag which is flown at military installations during inclement weather. It is smaller than the U.S. flag that is usually flown at the installation. TASK FORCE A group of naval ships such as a squadron, several squadrons, or a fleet with a specific military objective to accomplish. UNION A flag or device of a flag symbolizing the union of countries or states. Also, the canton of (1) the U.S. flag, (2) British ensigns, and (3) British Commonwealth flags that are based on the British ensigns.


Tahiti | Article about Tahiti by The Free Dictionary Tahiti | Article about Tahiti by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Tahiti Related to Tahiti: Bora Bora Tahiti (tähē`tē), island (2002 pop. 169.674), South Pacific, in the Windward group of the Society Islands Society Islands, island group (2002 pop. 214,445), South Pacific, a part of French Polynesia. The group comprises the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands (total land area c.650 sq mi/1,680 sq km), two clusters of volcanic and coral islands lying in a 450-mi (724-km) chain. ..... Click the link for more information. , French Polynesia French Polynesia, officially Overseas Lands of French Polynesia, internally self-governing dependency (2002 pop. 245,516) of France, consisting of 118 islands in the South Pacific. The capital is Papeete, on Tahiti. ..... Click the link for more information. . The capital is Papeete Papeete , town (2007 pop. 26,017), capital of Tahiti and of French Polynesia, South Pacific. A port on the NW coast of Tahiti, Papeete ships copra, vanilla, and mother-of-pearl. The town has an important French nuclear laboratory and an international airport. ..... Click the link for more information. . Tahiti is the largest (402 sq mi/1,041 sq km) and most important of the French Pacific islands. The peninsula of Taiarapu, which forms E Tahiti, is joined to the western part of the island by the Isthmus of Taravao. Tahiti is mountainous, with four prominent peaks, the highest of which is Mt. Orohena (7,618 ft/2,322 m). The chief products are tropical fruits, copra, vanilla, and sugarcane; there are pearl fisheries off the coast. Tourism is easily the most important industry on the island. The inhabitants of Tahiti are mostly Polynesian, but there is a large Chinese minority. The island was settled by Polynesians in the 14th cent.; the first European to visit Tahiti was the English navigator Samuel Wallis, and later visits were made by Capt. James Cook Cook, James, 1728–79, English explorer and navigator. The son of a Yorkshire agricultural laborer, he had little formal education. After an apprenticeship to a firm of shipowners at Whitby, he joined (1755) the royal navy and surveyed the St. ..... Click the link for more information.  (1769, 1773, 1777), and by the Bounty under Lt. William Bligh Bligh, William , 1754–1817, British admiral. He is chiefly remembered for the mutiny (1789) on his ship, the Bounty, but he had a long and notable career. He was sailing master on Capt. James Cook's last voyage (1776–79). ..... Click the link for more information.  (1788). English missionaries arrived in the 1797, and French missionaries by the late 1830s. In 1843 the Tahitian queen Pomare IV was forced to agree to the establishment of a French protectorate. After her death (1877) and the subsequent abdication (1880) of her son Pomare V, France made Tahiti a colony. During World War II the Tahitians voted (1940) to support the Free French; in 1946 all the indigenous inhabitants became French citizens. In 1995, French nuclear testing at two atolls about 750 miles away sparked protests on Tahiti. Paul Gauguin Gauguin, Paul , 1848–1903, French painter and woodcut artist, b. Paris; son of a journalist and a French-Peruvian mother. Early Life Gauguin was first a sailor, then a successful stockbroker in Paris. In 1874 he began to paint on weekends. ..... Click the link for more information.  did many of his paintings in Tahiti, and Robert Louis Stevenson Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850–94, Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist, b. Edinburgh. Handicapped from youth by delicate health, he struggled all his life against tuberculosis. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1875, but he never practiced. ..... Click the link for more information.  spent some time there. Tahiti was formerly called Otaheite and King George III Island. Tahiti   a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, the largest island of the Society group. A French possession. Area, 1,042 sq km. Population, 84,500 (1970). The city of Papeete is the capital and main port. Tahi


Who was President of Poland from 1990 to 1995?

Walesa elected president of Poland - Dec 09, 1990 - HISTORY.com Walesa elected president of Poland Share this: Walesa elected president of Poland Author Walesa elected president of Poland URL Publisher A+E Networks In Poland, Lech Walesa, founder of the Solidarity trade union, wins a landslide election victory, becoming the first directly elected Polish leader. Walesa, born in 1943, was an electrician at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk when he was fired for union agitation in 1976. When protests broke out in the Gdansk shipyard over an increase in food prices in August 1980, Walesa climbed the shipyard fence and joined the thousands of workers inside. He was elected leader of the strike committee, and three days later the strikers’ demands were met. Walesa then helped coordinate other strikes in Gdansk and demanded that the Polish government allow the free formation of trade unions and the right to strike. On August 30, the government conceded to the strikers’ demands, legalizing trade unionism and granting greater freedom of religious and political expression. Millions of Polish workers and farmers came together to form unions, and Solidarity was formed as a national federation of unions, with Walesa as its chairman. Under Walesa’s charismatic leadership, the organization grew in size and political influence, soon becoming a major threat to the authority of the Polish government. On December 13, 1981, martial law was declared in Poland, Solidarity was outlawed, and Walesa and other labor leaders were arrested. In November 1982, overwhelming public outcry forced Walesa’s release, but Solidarity remained illegal. In 1983, Walesa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Fearing involuntary exile, he declined to travel to Norway to accept the award. Walesa continued as leader of the now-underground Solidarity movement, and he was subjected to continual monitoring and harassment by the Communist authorities. In 1988, deteriorating economic conditions led to a new wave of labor strikes across Poland, and the government was forced to negotiate with Walesa. In April 1989, Solidarity was again legalized, and its members were allowed to enter a limited number of candidates in upcoming elections. By September, a Solidarity-led government coalition was in place, with Walesa’s colleague Tadeusz Mazowiecki as premier. In 1990, Poland’s first direct presidential election was held, and Walesa won by a landslide. President Walesa successfully implemented free-market reforms, but unfortunately he was a far more effective labor leader than president. In 1995, he was narrowly defeated in his reelection by former communist Aleksander Kwasniewski, head of the Democratic Left Alliance. Related Videos


Which American city is served by 'Blue Grass Airport'?

Blue Grass Airport | Lexington, KY :: LEXINGTON SISTER CITIES DISPLAY UNVEILED BLUE GRASS AIRPORT AND LEXINGTON SISTER CITIES COMMISSION UNVEIL AIRPORT DISPLAY May 17, 2010 – Today officials from the Lexington Sister Cities Commission and Blue Grass Airport unveiled a new display honoring its four Sister Cities. Prominently located at the concourse exit at Blue Grass Airport, the display will illustrate to passengers from around the world Lexington's international affiliation with Deauville (France), County Kildare (Ireland), Shinhidaka (Japan) and Newmarket (England). "Lexington-Fayette County has a long history of reaching out to form global partnerships, so it is an important step that we highlight our Sister Cities relationships with those who go through our airport," said Councilmember and Sister Cities Commission Member Linda Gorton. The new signage includes photographs representing the culture of each Lexington Sister City. Entitled "Five Cities, One Goal: A Better World" the signage includes a prominent image of a central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm, since all five cities share a strong connection to the Thoroughbred horse. Other images represent special qualities about each of the other four cities: • The furled festive beach umbrellas of French resort Deauville, • The placid sheep of Kildare, raised both for food and their high-quality wool, • The breathtaking cherry blossoms of • Shinhidaka that bloom in the spring, and • The Newmarket Clock Tower built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. "Blue Grass Airport is proud to be sponsoring this display with the Lexington Sister Cities Commission," said Eric Frankl, executive director at Blue Grass Airport. "With nearly one million passengers traveling through Blue Grass Airport annually, this new display will increase passenger awareness of our global partners." A Sister City relationship is created when an American community joins with a community in another nation to develop friendly and meaningful exchanges. The Sister City program was launched by the White House in 1956 as a national concept when President Dwight D. Eisenhower called for massive exchanges between Americans and the people of other lands. Hundreds of American cities responded and Lexington was one of the first when it twinned with Deauville, France in 1957. Blue Grass Airport, the Official Airport of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, is served by seven major airlines providing convenient non-stop service to 13 major hub cities and connecting service to hundreds of destinations worldwide. 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206 • Lexington, KY 40510-9607


To which island group does Guadalcanal belong?

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands : A Tourism, Travel and Information Guide : Basecamp International   Introduction to Guadalcanal: Guadalcanal is the largest island in the Solomon Islands, the third largest archipelago in the South Pacific, with 992 islands and a total area of 28,450 square kilometers. The capital of the Solomon Islands, Honiara, a picturesque seaport with a population of 54,600, is located on the northern coast of Guadalcanal. The island of Guadalcanal is mountainous and covered in tropical rainforests and its coasts are lined with palms and white sandy beaches... Guadalcanal is well-known for its pivotal role in World War II, with the Battle of Guadalcanal turning the tide in favor of the Allies in the Pacific theater. Guadalcanal today is still filled with many World War II relics and monuments. Learn more about the importance    of Guadalcanal in World War II. Trivia & Quick Points: Guadalcanal is a tropical island with an average temperature of 29 °C and high humidity. Guadalcanal's wet season runs from November to May. At this time of year, the island is more prone to experiencing cyclones. On April 1, 2007, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred about 215 miles west north west of Honiara. A tsunami hit the Solomon Islands, killing at least 40 people, leaving many others missing, and destroying several villages. About 300 homes, schools, and a hospital were destroyed in the Solomon Islands city of Sasamunga in Choiseul Province. Guadalcanal is 90 miles long and about 25 miles wide. It has coral reefs on the south shores and mountains up to 8000 feet high in the interior The western and eastern coasts of Guadalcanal were the sites of many World War II battles. Many of these sites have war relics, monuments, and memorials. The     northern coast is the heart of the province, whereas the southern coast,     called the "weather coast" because of heavy rainfall, is     host to small villages and is less accessible. SEE       LOTS MORE GREAT PHOTOS of GUADALCANAL HERE Facts & Information: On Guadalcanal, you can see well preserved          American made WILDCAT          F4F fighter planes... Photo courtesy of John          Shively History: The     Solomon Islands have been inhabited for thousands of years, initially     by settlers from New Guinea. The islands were named by a Spanish explorer,     Alvaro de Mendaña de Neira, who, on finding alluvial gold on Guadalcanal     in 1568, believed he had found the biblical King Solomon's source of     gold. For two hundred years after this, there were few visits to the island     by Europeans. Then, in the 1800's the British took an interest in the     islands. A trade in laborers began, with workers from the Solomon Islands     being taken sometimes brutally to Fiji and Australia to work on sugar     plantations. The British created the Western Pacific High Commission in Fiji in 1877,     to protect British interests and British subjects in the Solomons. Germany     also took an interest in the Solomon Islands during the late 1800's. These         Japanese helmets are collected by the locals and sold as souvenirs... Photo courtesy of John         Shively Britain and Germany both vied for control of these islands and eventually     divided them. The northernmost island, Bougainville, became part of the     German islands of New Guinea, and then a province of independent Papua     New Guinea. The rest of the Solomon Island chain became a British Protectorate in 1893.    In the last years of the century, more islands were added to the British    Protectorate of the Solomon Islands. In 1900, Germany transferred the islands    they had controlled to Britain. The island of Guadalcanal was the scene of a pivotal battle when it was invaded by the Japanese in World War II. Read more about the Battle of Guadalcanal here . After the war, in 1945, the British regained control of the Solomon Islands. In 1976, the islands became self-governing. They gai


Which boxer won the Olympic gold medal at Middleweight in 1976, and then went on to win the World Professional title at both Light-heavyweight and Heavyweight?

Michael Spinks - Boxer - Biography.com Michael Spinks In 1985, Hall of Fame boxer Michael Spinks became the first light-heavyweight champion to also win the heavyweight title. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Born in Missouri quotes “I have lived life as cautiously as I possibly can. My life hasn't been a bowl of cherries.” Michael Spinks Synopsis Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 13, 1956, Michael Spinks won the middleweight gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. As a professional, Spinks became one of boxing's greatest light-heavyweight fighters of all time, winning the belt in 1981. In 1985, he made history when he beat Larry Holmes for the heavyweight crown, the first light-heavyweight ever to win the belt. Spinks retired in 1988 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994. Early Years Michael Spinks was born on July 13, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was just 4 years old when his father, a sign painter, left the family, putting all of the responsibilities of childrearing in the hands of his wife, Kay Spinks, a tough, God-fearing woman who survived on welfare assistance and made her kids read the Bible for four hours a day. In the crime-infested neighborhood of St. Louis where the Spinks family resided, Michael and his six siblings were not popular: "[Other kids] used to call us the ugly Spinks family," Michael later recalled. "For a long time I hated the name Spinks." Early Boxing Career Michael Spinks was at first a reluctant gym rat. His older brother, Leon, who would go on to win the heavyweight crown, had urged him to work out with him. Michael's first opponent, in fact, was his brother. "I remember being in the ring for the first time," Michael told Sports Illustrated in 1983. "Leon was hitting me and I was crying. I said, 'You're my brother.' He kept hitting me. Then I hit back, and pretty soon I was putting mouses under his eyes." While Leon struggled to tame his wild side, the calmer, cooler Michael became the head of the family, earning the respect of his four younger brothers and kid sister. Respect also followed him into the ring, and soon Spinks was traveling outside St. Louis to fight. In the spring of 1976, Michael Spinks, who, although he was a Golden Gloves champion, at the time was paying his bills by washing dishes at a hotel restaurant, unexpectedly qualified for the U.S. Olympic team. His teammates included his brother Leon and Sugar Ray Leonard. At the Montreal Games that summer Michael Spinks beat Soviet fighter Rufat Riskiev in the finals to earn a gold medal in the middleweight division. The Spinks family good fortune continued when, shortly thereafter, Leon won gold, too, as a light-heavyweight. Professional Boxing Career Following the Olympics, Spinks went professional. Packing a devastating right hand dubbed the "Spinks Jinx," the young fighter quickly climbed the ranks of the light-heavyweight division. In 1981, after a series of big victories, Spinks decisioned champ Eddie Mustafa Muhammad to win the World Boxing Association title, and two years later he captured the World Boxing Commission crown to become the undisputed light-heavyweight champion. In a surprising move, Spinks then jumped to the heavyweight division in an attempt to become the first light-heavyweight champ to also secure the heavyweight belt. In 1985 he got his title shot and notched a victory over the heavily favored International Boxing Federation champion, Larry Holmes. At the time, Holmes was 48-0 and just one win shy of tying Rocky Marciano's undefeated record. Seven months later Spinks validated the title win with a second defeat of Holmes. After losing his title in 1987, Spinks stepped into the ring against undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champ, Mike Tyson, in 1988. Spinks suffered a punishing loss, getting knocked out just 91 seconds into the contest. It was Spinks's first and only professional defeat. Immediately following the bout, Spinks announced his retirement. Spinks finished his career with a 31-1 record, with 21 knockout victories. In 1994 he was inducted into


Which group of mammals belong to the order Cetacea?

Facts About the Order Cetacea By Jennifer Kennedy Updated February 17, 2016. The Order Cetacea is the group of marine mammals that includes the cetaceans - the whales, dolphins and porpoises . Description: There are 86 species of cetaceans, and these are divided into two suborders - the mysticetes ( baleen whales , 14 species) and odontocetes ( toothed whales , 72 species). Cetaceans range in size from just a few feet long to over 100 feet long. Unlike fish, which swim by moving their heads from side-to-side to swing their tail, cetaceans propel themselves by moving their tail in a smooth, up-and-down motion. Some cetaceans, such as the Dall's porpoise and the orca (killer whale) can swim faster than 30 miles per hour. Cetaceans Are Mammals: Cetaceans are mammals, which means they are endothermic (commonly called warm-blooded) and their internal body temperature is about the same as a human's. They give birth to live young and breathe air through lungs just like we do. They even have hair. Classification: Order: Cetacea Feeding: Baleen and toothed whales have distinct feeding differences. Baleen whales use plates made of keratin to filter out large quantities of small fish, crustaceans or plankton from the sea water. Toothed whales often gather in pods and work cooperatively to feed. They prey on animals such as fish, cephalopods , and skates. Reproduction: Cetaceans reproduce sexually, and females usually have one calf at a time. The gestation period for many cetacean species is about 1 year. Habitat and Distribution: Cetaceans are found worldwide, from tropical to arctic waters. Some species, like the bottlenose dolphin may be found in coastal areas (e.g., southeastern U.S.), while others, like the sperm whale, may range far offshore to waters thousands of feet deep. Conservation: Many cetacean species were decimated by whaling. Some, like the North Atlantic right whale , have been slow to recover. Many cetacean species are protected now - in the U.S., all marine mammals have protection under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Other threats to cetaceans include entanglement in fishing gear or marine debris , ship collisions, pollution, and coastal development.


In 'The Simpson's', what was the name of 'Ned Flanders' ' wife?

Maude Flanders | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Maude Flanders was the wife of Ned Flanders , and the mother of Rod and Todd . Maude and Ned homeless Maude was a devout Christian who once attended a Bible camp to learn how to be more judgmental. She campaigned strongly against Itchy and Scratchy with Marge and was often partnered with Helen Lovejoy as they protest against the "evils" in Springfield. She died by falling off a grandstand, after being hit by some women with several shirts from t-shirt cannons at the Springfield Speedway . Contents [ show ] Biography Although she spent much of her free time in prayer and reading the Bible, Maude was known to let her hair (and her neckline) down for the occasional dinner party at the home of her neighbors, the Simpsons . Homer and Moe both found her attractive. Moe made anonymous phone calls to her, and Homer once ogled Maude's low-cut dress at a dinner party, which ended up with him and Marge going to marriage camp. [1] . Maude smiling Maude liked ficus plants, unflavored nonfat ice milk, and Newsweek Magazine. After her death, Marge was mildly surprised and concerned to discover Maude's three pairs of shoes, believing this to have been a fetish. [2] Death “I know, they make you uncomfortable.” ―Maude Flanders' last words [src] Maude getting hit by a T-shirt and falling to her death In " Alone Again, Natura-Diddily ", Maude died after being knocked off a grandstand by several t-shirt cannons at the Springfield Speedway . The shirts had been meant to hit Homer, who wanted one of them. However, before the shirts could hit him, Homer noticed a bobby pin on the ground, and bent over to pick it up. This caused Maude, who was returning to her seat behind Homer, to be struck instead, and fall off the grandstand to her death. According to Homer, he had parked in the ambulance zone, which prevented any quick resuscitation. [3] . Her death crushed Ned and their sons, Todd and Rod, who, although used to some measure of hardship (their house getting destroyed [4] ) assumed they would always be together (The actual reason her character was killed off was due to a pay dispute between the actress who voiced her character and the show's producers). Maude's Funeral Apparently, Homer fell in her grave, which Ned mentioned [5] . Reverend Lovejoy eulogized her as follows: "In many ways, Maude Flanders was a supporting player in our lives. She didn't grab our attention with memorable catchphrases , or comical accents. But, whether you noticed her or not, Maude was always there ... and we thought she always would be." [6] Praiseland . After her death, the grieving Ned Flanders and the Simpsons saw in her sketchbook a series of drawings that outlined a plan for a Christian-themed amusement park named "Praiseland." Realizing this park to be her final dream, Ned acquired the defunct amusement park "Storytime Village" from Colonel Antoine "Tex" O'Hara ("The Rich Texan") and, with the assistance of Homer and other townspeople, built and opened Praiseland. He memorialized Maude there with a statue of her, and placed on its base a plaque bearing the phrase: "She taught us the joy of shame and the shame of joy." Praiseland sold Maude memorial items such as masks. Praiseland gained popularity among the residents of Springfield when they erroneously attributed to the statue of Maude the performance of miracles providing religious experiences. The religious experiences were actually hallucinations, caused by gas that was leaking from a gas line near the base of the statue (it was revealed that Springfield natural gas was actually deadlier and more poisonous in area with good ventilation). Feeling that profiting off the memory of his dead wife was wrong, and even more so after the candles near the gas leak nearly caused an explosion, Ned closed down Praiseland [7] . Though the episode aired in February 2000, the events appeared to take place before the winter meaning that the events probably took place before Winter 1999 and 2000. Post Death Appearances in the Simpsons At the start of The Simpsons H


Which aid to home comfort did Schuyler Williams invent in 1882?

Hans Geiger - Biography Hans Geiger Bith Date: September 30, 1882 Death Date: September 24, 1945 Place of Birth: Neustadt an der Haardt, Germany Nationality: German Occupations: experimental physicist Hans Geiger (1882-1945) invented the Geiger counter. Hans Geiger was a German nuclear physicist best known for his invention of the Geiger counter, a device used for counting atomic particles, and for his pioneering work in nuclear physics with Ernest Rutherford. Johannes Wilhelm Geiger was born in Neustadt an-der-Haardt (now Neustadt an-der-Weinstrasse), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on September 30, 1882. His father, Wilhelm Ludwig Geiger, was a professor of philology at the University of Erlangen from 1891 to 1920. The eldest of five children, two boys and three girls, Geiger was educated initially at Erlangen Gymnasium, from which he graduated in 1901. After completing his compulsory military service, he studied physics at the University of Munich, and at the University of Erlangen where his tutor was Professor Eilhard Wiedemann. He received a doctorate from the latter institution in 1906 for his thesis on electrical discharges through gases. Joins Ernest Rutherford in Manchester That same year, Geiger moved to Manchester University in England to join its esteemed physics department. At first he was an assistant to its head, Arthur Schuster, an expert on gas ionization. When Schuster departed in 1907, Geiger continued his research with Schuster's successor, Ernest Rutherford, and the young physicist Ernest Marsden. Rutherford was to have a profound influence on young Geiger, sparking his interest in nuclear physics. Their relationship, which began as partners on some of Geiger's most important experiments, was lifelong and is documented in a series of letters between them. In addition to supervising the research students working at the lab, Geiger began a series of experiments with Rutherford on radioactive emissions, based on Rutherford's detection of the emission of alpha particles from radioactive substances. Together they began researching these alpha particles, discovering among other things that two alpha particles appeared to be released when uranium disintegrated. Since alpha particles can penetrate through thin walls of solids, Rutherford and Geiger presumed that they could move straight through atoms. Geiger designed the apparatus that they used to shoot streams of alpha particles through gold foil and onto a screen where they were observed as scintillations, or tiny flashes of light. Manually counting the thousands of scintillations produced per minute was a laborious task. Geiger was reputedly something of a workaholic, who put in long hours recording the light flashes. David Wilson noted in Rutherford: Simple Genius that in a 1908 letter to his friend Henry A. Bumstead, Rutherford remarked, "Geiger is a good man and work[s] like a slave.... [He] is a demon at the work and could count at intervals for a whole night without disturbing his equanimity. I damned vigorously after two minutes and retired from the conflict." Geiger was challenged by the haphazardness of their methodology to invent a more precise technique. His solution was a primitive version of the "Geiger counter," the machine with which his name is most often associated. This prototype was essentially a highly sensitive electrical device designed to count alpha particle emissions. Geiger's simple but ingenious measuring device enabled him and Rutherford to discern that alpha particles are, in fact, doubly charged nuclear particles, identical to the nucleus of helium atoms traveling at high velocity. The pair also established the basic unit of electrical charge when it is involved in electrical activity, which is equivalent to that carried by a single hydrogen atom. These results were published in two joint papers in 1908 entitled "An Electrical Method of Counting the Number of Alpha Particles" and "The Charge and Nature of the Alpha Particle." In bombarding the gold with the alpha particles Geiger and Rutherford observed that the majority of t


What is the former name of the organisation now known as 'Scope'?

Scope's name change | Disability charity Scope UK Our history It’s over 20 years since we changed our name from The Spastics Society to Scope. In 1952, three parents of children with cerebral palsy set up The Spastics Society because no one would educate their children. The organisation grew and changed to become a household name. But attitudes to disabled people changed as well. The word 'spastic' became a term of abuse. Suddenly, The Spastics Society's name was holding it back. We wanted to say something positive about disability. In 1994, The Spastics Society became Scope.


Which architect designed Regent's Park, Regent Street, and the Marble Arch?

Regentâs Park â one of Londonâs greatest attractions - Explore Central London Attractions Regentâs Park â one of Londonâs greatest attractions Posted on facebook twitter Comprising an expanse of 166 hectares (410 acres) of green space, Regentâs ParkÂ is a simply outstanding place to visit for all the family. Itâs most famous for containing London ZooÂ (in its north-easterncorner), as well as theÂ Open Air Theatre, an ornate bandstand, a large boating lake (with a heronry and waterfowl), a hugeÂ mosqueÂ and a 100-acre sports field. The remaining 161 hectares (395 acres) of the park are given over to open parkland peppered with landscaped gardens, while Queen Maryâs Gardens always prove to be a pleasant haven for quiet reflection. The parkâs history Appropriated by King Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 15th Century, the land that would eventually become Regentâs Park has been under Crown ownership ever since, except in the 11 short years between 1649 and 1660 (when there was no monarchy because England and Wales were under the control of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell). Until the time of Cromwell, it was a hunting park (Marylebone Park) and, thereafter, was let out as small holdings for hay and dairy produce, until in 1811 the Prince Regent(later KingÂ George IV) commissioned architectÂ John NashÂ to redevelop the area. Originally planned as a space for a palace and grand detached villas for the Princeâs associates, this idea obviously didnât come to fruition, butNash did complete the construction offine terraced houses around the parkâs sides and integrated theproject into others he had on the go for the Prince, includingÂ Regent StreetÂ andÂ Carlton House Terrace; the resultÂ making up a majestic arcof town planning that stretched fromÂ St. Jamesâs ParkÂ to Parliament Hill and stands as one of the first ever examples of aÂ garden suburb. Originally opened to the general public in 1835, the park could first be visited by pedestrians and perambulators twice a week. London Zoo A fantastic day out, London Zoon is the worldâs oldest scientific zoo, thus run by the Zoological Society of London, and houses a staggering 19,178 individual animals of 806 different species. Spread across 15 hectares (36 acres), the zoo was established by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphry Davy (famous for inventing the Davy Lamp) and opened in 1828; it was granted a Royal Charter the following year and opened to the public in 1847. Among the zooâs most popular attractions today is âGorilla Kingdomâ, âLand of the Lionsâ, âTiger Territoryâ, âPenguin Beachâ, âIn with the Lemursâ and its Komodo dragon enclosure. Famous former residents include the only living quagga (a now extinct breed of plains zebra) ever to be photographed, Osbaych the hippopotamus (the first of his species to set foot in Europe since Roman times) and Guy the western lowland gorilla, whom lived in the zoo for 31 years up to 1978. In 1991, facing the threat of closure, London Zoo made its plight public which generated a huge amount of financial support ensuring it could remain open and eventually reach its present state of enormous popularity. Going forwards, thanks to its âTiger S.O.Sâ programme (launched in 2011), the zoo aims to raise funds to help save the Sumatran tiger; it will use these funds to extend its three Sumatran tiger projects in Indonesia. Open Air Theatre First opening in 1932, the parkâs Open Air Theatre is one of the most popular âalternativeâ attractions in the capital â a must visit stage venue in the spring and summer months, being that itâs genuinely entirely open to the elements (the only sheltered part of the site is the bar â one of the longest in the city, incidentally â which runs the length of the tiered auditorium). Attracting top UK thesping talent every year to its seasonal mix of Shakespeare, classic plays and musical productions, the theatre is dependent on information from the Met Office, whom it contacts prior to every performance for an immediate


Who, in legend, was the mighty hunter, and great- grandson of Noah?

Nimrod | Define Nimrod at Dictionary.com Nimrod the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Gen. 10:8–10. 2. (sometimes lowercase) a person expert in or devoted to hunting. Related forms Examples from the Web for Nimrod Expand Robert Elsmere Mrs. Humphry Ward E looked at me very funny that night after Nimrod went away. A Woman Tenderfoot Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson "Nimrod" put it at twenty to thirty in the early part of the century. A Woman Tenderfoot Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson Dehak and Nimrod have had their brothers in every race, which has ever reached anything that may be called civilisation. Demonology and Devil-lore Moncure Daniel Conway Nimrod and I had been lured to the Cuttle Fish ranch to go on a wolf hunt. A Woman Tenderfoot Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson British Dictionary definitions for Nimrod Expand noun 1. (Old Testament) a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9) Douay spelling Nemrod 2. a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting Derived Forms Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Nimrod Expand "great hunter," 1712, a reference to the biblical son of Cush, referred to (Gen. x:8-9) as "a mighty hunter before the Lord." It came to mean "geek, klutz" by 1983 in teenager slang, for unknown reasons. (Amateur theories include its occasional use in "Bugs Bunny" cartoon episodes featuring rabbit-hunting Elmer Fudd as a foil; its possible ironic use, among hunters, for a clumsy member of their fraternity; or a stereotype of deer hunters by the non-hunting population in the U.S.) Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Slang definitions & phrases for Nimrod Expand nimrod noun : Of course, there's always the middle ground, reserved for friends who commit a blunder. For these, we have ''nimrod,'' ''klutz,'' and ''geek'' [1980s+ Teenagers; fr the name of Nimrod, the ''mighty hunter before the Lord'' in Genesis] The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. Nimrod in the Bible Expand firm, a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham. He was the first who claimed to be a "mighty one in the earth." Babel was the beginning of his kingdom, which he gradually enlarged (Gen. 10:8-10). The "land of Nimrod" (Micah 5:6) is a designation of Assyria or of Shinar, which is a part of it. Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary


Which group released the albums; 'Cloud Cuckoo Land' and 'Sense And Jollification'?

Popdose Flashback '90: The Lightning Seeds, "Cloudcuckooland" Jon Cummings When the Lightning Seeds sprouted on modern rock radio in the spring of 1990, their songs felt (as much as anything on modern rock radio could feel) like a comfy old pair of shoes — a six- or seven-year-old pair, to be specific. Indeed, to extend another metaphor to its breaking point, Ian Broudie’s bouncy, synth-laden pop enveloped listeners like a Seed-ed cloud that had been waiting quite a while to burst – yet once it did, it became the sunniest thing on radio for most of the year. The Lightning Seeds were Broudie, for all intents and purposes, when Cloudcuckooland appeared in the U.K. in 1989 (and in the States on MCA in March 1990). A Liverpudlian who had teamed with the future Frankie, Holly Johnson, in a late-’70s punk band called Big in Japan, Broudie by 1990 was a well-traveled producer of albums for Echo and the Bunnymen, the Fall, the Colourfield and others. Interestingly, his productions were credited to “Kingbird” – and when he decided to record his own music he shielded himself behind a group name, though he had no “group” to speak of. At least the name was catchy. So were the songs. The Lightning Seeds’ calling card was “ Pure ,” a delightful sing-along on which he sounded like a mellowed-out Neil Tennant fronting late-period Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. (No wonder, since the track’s trademark synth hook was provided by OMD’s Andy McCluskey.) The giddy, rapid-fire chorus sealed the deal, cementing the enormous appeal of a song that begged to be featured over the denouement of a John Hughes movie. “Pure” made the British Top 20 and the American Top 40, in addition to climbing into the Top 10 on modern rock radio. It was followed quickly by the album’s leadoff track, “All I Want” – a song whose chorus (“Stop what’s going on / Stop what’s going wrong / You’d better listen from now on”) might have been more demanding had Broudie not sounded so damn laid-back about the whole thing. Another gorgeous track, this time more guitar-driven (but with a subtle but nifty synth underlay between lines in the verses), “All I Want” might have served as the Third Wheel’s theme song in that same Hughes film – Duckie’s, perhaps, in Pretty in Pink : The College Years. Alas, Hughes was no longer making such movies by 1990 – and radio, for the most part, had moved on from synth-laden pop by that time as well. As a result, the hits from Cloudcuckooland seemed anachronistic from the moment they arrived – irresistible throwbacks to the sound that had enlivened radio a few years before, but throwbacks just the same. Happily, radio focused on the “irresistible” part of the equation – “All I Want” top-tenned at modern rock as well – but Broudie did take some critical knocks for the lack of innovation, indeed of anything expressly new at all, to go with those hooks. It didn’t help that the dropoff in quality was rather steep from the singles to the rest of the album, or that even some tracks that weren’t so dominated by McCluskey’s keyboards hearkened back to earlier (and greater) ’80s glories. “Sweet Dreams” brought together the drum sound Broudie had achieved for Echo and the Bunnymen’s early LPs with New Order-ish guitars (think “Love Vigilantes”) and more than a touch of the Jesus and Mary Chain in the melody. The echoing guitars on “Don’t Let Go” offered, well, echoes of Feargal Sharkey’s “A Good Heart.” And the jaw-droppingly odd “Control the Flame” sounds, at certain moments, like a Thompson Twins track gone horribly wrong. Broudie didn’t wear his record collection so obviously on his sleeve on Cloudcuckooland’s slower numbers, but neither did his aesthetic lend itself particularly well to sincere balladry. Despite these flaws, the brilliance of the singles sent the album into the top 50 in the U.S.; in fact, its placement in the States topped its performance in Britain. Unfortunately, Cloudcuckooland was the only Lightning Seeds album to attain anything like that level of success on these shores, even though Broudie kept cranking out delightful sing


In which region in France is Camembert cheese produced?

Regions of France | Lower Normandy Region of France - Food & Gastronomy - Cheeses  Basse Lower Normandy Cheeses Lower Normandy Camembert, Pont l'Evêque and Livarot are creamy cheeses highly appreciated worldwide. Part of the traditional French refined produce, Norman cheeses are originally handmade from Normandy unpasteurised cow's milk. The rural Normandy region indeed has been respecting the authentic techniques of production, becoming a favourite destination for both French gourmets and foreign tourists. Camembert Cheese The traditional camembert from Lower Normandy is one of the best known French cheeses. With a fresh, soft and fruity taste, this creamy cheese can be compared to good wines : the more camembert ages, the sharper its taste is. Indeed, beside maturing for an average of 6 weeks, this authentic Norman produce is made out from unpasteurised milk, which gives it a richer and more complex flavour. Some gourmets like to relish Normandy cheese when it is ripe with a butter-smooth interior, whilst other prefer it a bit younger with a paler, drier layer in the middle. Whichever affinage (cheese maturing) you prefer, do not forget to accompany it with a tasty French wine! Top Tip! Made for the first time at the end of the 18th century by the farmer Marie Harel, in the village of Camembert, the tasty Norman cheese was highly appreciated then by Napoleon III who served it at his banquets. In 1880 the engineer Ridel had the idea to wrap Camembert in a box of thin wood to sell it - and even export it - more easily. The latest crucial step that made Camembert a renowned French product was in 1983 when it received the French AOC Quality Label. Pont l'Evêque Cheese French Pont l’Evêque cheese is solely produced in Normandy, recognizable by its small square shape and pale orange rind. Dating back to the 13th century, this creamy produce is one of the oldest cheeses of Lower Normandy. Pont l'Evêque was first called "Angelot" and used as a trading currency for taxes and wages. The cheese then took the name of the village in Normandy where it was mainly produced, Pont l'Evêque in the Calvados department. Since 1972 when this cheese received the AOC label, this authentic French cheese has been produced respecting the strict rules dictated by the French Quality Appellation. The unpasteurised cow's milk is first heated at about 35ºC. The resulting curds and whey are scooped into round moulds and pressed to drain off the whey. Once moulded, the paste is regularly turned (for the draining), and after 2 to 5 days, the cheeses are unmoulded and salted. Between the 5th and 10th day, Pont l'Evêque is washed and brushed many times. The final affinage lasts between 2 and 6 weeks. Top Tip! To fully enjoy Pont l'Evêque's creamy and full-bodied flavour, typical from the French countryside, do try it with other Normandy produce like ripe pears, fresh or roasted, or strawberries - without forgetting a glass of local wine ! Livarot Cheese The Norman Livarot cheese is also locally known as "Colonel" because of the stripes on its rind resulting from the sedge leaves wrapped around each cheese to prevent the weakest pastes from collapsing. Indeed, such bindings look like the stripes on Colonels' military uniform! It is believed in this region of France that Livarot's producing has monastic origins. Whatever its history, this refined creamy cheese from Lower Normandy is today made out with the same process than other delicious cheeses of Normandy such as Pont l'Evêque and Pavé d'Auge, hence the Livarot's typical washed rind and pungent aroma. Besides its rind is rather brown-orange due to the annatto washings.


For which young king did Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, act as regent or protector?

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector (c.1506-1552) Search   EDWARD SEYMOUR, DUKE OF SOMERSET, Lord Protector of England, born about 1506, was the eldest surviving son of Sir John Seymour of Wolf Hall, Wiltshire, by his wife Margaret, eldest daughter of Sir Henry Wentworth of Nettlested, Suffolk. The Seymours claimed descent from a companion of William the Conqueror, who took his name from St Maur-sur-Loire in Touraine; and the protector's mother was really descended from Edward III . His father was knighted by Henry VII for his services against the Cornish rebels at Blackheath in 1497, was present at the two interviews between Henry VIII and Francis I in 1520 and 1532, and died on the 21st of December, 1536. Edward was "enfant d'honneur" to Mary Tudor at her marriage with Louis XII in 1514, served in the Duke of Suffolk 's campaign in France in 1523, being knighted by the duke at Roze on the 1st of November, and accompanied Cardinal Wolsey on his embassy to France in 1527. Appointed esquire of the body to Henry VIII in 1529, he grew in favour with the king, who visited his manor at Elvetham in Hampshire in October 1535. On the 5th of June 1536, a week after his sister Jane 's marriage to Henry, he was created Viscount Beauchamp of Hache in Somerset, and a fortnight after Edward VI 's birth in October 1537, he was raised to the earldom of Hertford. Queen Jane Seymour 's death was a blow to his prospects, and in 1538 he was described as being "young and wise" but of "small power." He continued, however, to rise in political importance. In 1541, during Henry's absence in the north, Hertford, Cranmer and Audley had the chief management of affairs in London; in September 1542 he was appointed warden of the Scottish marches, and a few months later Lord High Admiral, a post which he almost immediately relinquished in favour of the future Duke of Northumberland . In March 1544 he was made Lieutenant-general of the North and instructed to punish the Scots for their repudiation of the treaty of marriage between Prince Edward and the infant Mary Queen of Scots . He landed at Leith in May, captured and pillaged Edinburgh, and returned a month later. In July he was appointed Lieutenant of the Realm under the queen regent, Katherine Parr , during Henry's absence at Boulogne , but in August he joined the king and was present at the surrender of the town. In the autumn he was one of the commissioners sent to Flanders to keep Charles V to the terms of his treaty with England, and in January 1545 he was placed in command at Boulogne, where on the 26th he brilliantly repelled an attempt of Marshal de Biez to recapture the town. In May he was once more appointed Lieutenant-general in the North to avenge the Scottish victory at Ancrum Moor; this he did by a savage foray into Scotland in September. In March 1546 he was sent back to Boulogne to supersede Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey , whose command had not been a success; and in June he was engaged in negotiations for peace with France and for the delimitation of the English conquests. From October to the end of Henry's reign he was in attendance on the king, engaged in that unrecorded struggle for predominance which was to determine the complexion of the government during the coming minority. Personal, political and religious rivalry separated him and Lisle from the Howards, and Surrey 's hasty temper precipitated his own and his father's ruin. They could not acquiesce in the Imperial ambassador's verdict that Hertford and Lisle were the only noblemen of fit age and capacity to carry on the government; and Surrey's attempt to secure the predominance of his family led to his own execution and to his father's ( Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk ) imprisonment in the Tower. Their overthrow had barely been accomplished when Henry VIII died on the 28th of January 1547. Preparations had already been made for a further advance in the ecclesiastical reformation and for a renewal of the design upon Scotland; and the new government to some extent proceeded on the lines which Chapuys anticipate