Which is the only US state to have two rivers both with the same name?

Florida - State Information and Fun Facts at Internet 4 Classrooms State Flag: Click Here (opens window to 50states.com) State Bird: Mockingbird (opens window to 50states.com) State Flower: Orange Blossom (opens window to 50states.com) Geographical Description Florida is made up of three geographic land areas: The Atlantic Coastal Plain which covers the eastern part of Florida is low and level; the East Gulf Coastal Plain encompasses the coastal areas that border the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Uplands run along the northern edge of the Florida Panhandle characterized by low rolling hills of red clay. Major rivers include the St. Johns, the St. Marys and the Suwannee River, and major lakes are Lake Okeechobee and Lake George. Florida contains 11,761 square miles covered by water, making it the 3rd wettest state behind Alaska and Michigan Tourism, electric equipment, food processing, printing and publishing, transportation equipment, machinery, phosphate mining, aerospace Agriculture Citrus fruit, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, celery, nursery stock, cattle, sugarcane, dairy products Other Information Fun Facts: Tony Jannus flew the world's first scheduled passenger service airline flight from Petersburg's downtown yacht basin to Tampa on January 1, 1914. In 1851, Dr. John Gorrie from Apalachicola invented mechanical refrigeration. Ever wonder which city in the U.S. has the highest average temperature?: The answer is Key West. One of the few rivers that flows north instead of south is the Saint John's River. Installed uniquely for rollerbladers, Miami was the first to feature bank automated teller machines. The world's largest strawberry shortcake was produced in Plant City, Florida. It was 827 square-feet, 6,000 pound cake made on Feb. 19, 1999. DeFuniak Springs is home to one of the two naturally round lakes in the world. Ft. Lauderdale has 185 miles of local waterways, earning it the nickname of "Venice of America." Florida is the only state that has 2 rivers both with the same name. There is a Withlacoochee in north central Florida (Madison County) and a Withlacoochee in central Florida. They have nothing in common except the name. The oldest European settlement in North America is Saint Augustine. The southernmost state in the United States is not Florida, but Hawaii. Clearwater is the city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita in the United States. More Fun Facts: http://www.50states.com/facts/florida.htm


What is the title of Charlie Chaplin’s first full-length feature film?

Charlie Chaplin Complete Film List A Dog's Life - April 14, 1918 Shoulder Arms - October 20, 1918 The Bond - December 16, 1918 Sunnyside - June 15, 1919 A Day's Pleasure - December 15, 1919 Other English Titles: The Kid - February 6, 1921 The Idle Class - September 25, 1921 Other English Titles: Pay Day - April 2, 1922 The Pilgrim - February 26, 1923 United Artist Films - 1924 - 1952 All Films Directed by Charles Chaplin The Gold Rush - June 21, 1925 The Circus - January 6, 1928 City Lights - January 30, 1931 Modern Times - February 5, 1936 The Great Dictator - October 15, 1940 The Gold Rush - 1942 (re-release) (Chaplin replaced title slides with comments) Monsieur Verdoux - April 11, 1947 Limelight - October 23, 1952 All Films Directed by Charles Chaplin A King in New York September 12, 1957 Last film Charles Chaplin starred in A Countess From Hong Kong January 2, 1967 Triple Trouble August 11, 1918 (Created from out-takes from Chaplin film work at Essanay. Chaplin did sue to stop release, but lost) Chase Me Charlie (Created from out-takes by Essanay. Not an official Chaplin film.) The Chaplin Revue - 1959 Chaplin First National Collection (Three films including scenes from 'How to Make Movies' with Chaplin as himself in and out of make-up) Films Chaplin Appeared 1915 - Essanay Broncho Billy film How to Make Movies (Never released - available Chaplin DVD Collection ) The Nut


What role did Vivien Leigh play in the 1939 film ‘Gone With the Wind’?

Vivien Leigh - Biography - IMDb Vivien Leigh Biography Showing all 87 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (4) | Trivia  (55) | Personal Quotes  (14) | Salary  (5) Overview (5) 5' 3½" (1.61 m) Mini Bio (2) If a film were made of the life of Vivien Leigh, it would open in India just before World War I, where a successful British businessman could live like a prince. In the mountains above Calcutta, a little princess is born. Because of the outbreak of World War I, she is six years old the first time her parents take her to England. Her mother thinks she should have a proper English upbringing and insists on leaving her in a convent school - even though Vivien is two years younger than any of the other girls at the school. The only comfort for the lonely child is a cat that was in the courtyard of the school that the nuns let her take up to her dormitory. Her first and best friend at the school is an eight-year-old girl, Maureen O'Sullivan who has been transplanted from Ireland. In the bleakness of a convent school, the two girls can recreate in their imaginations the places they have left and places where they would some day like to travel. After Vivien has been at the school for 18 months, her mother comes again from India and takes her to a play in London. In the next six months Vivien will insist on seeing the same play 16 times. In India the British community entertained themselves at amateur theatricals and Vivien's father was a leading man. Pupils at the English convent school are eager to perform in school plays. It's an all-girls school, so some of the girls have to play the male roles. The male roles are so much more adventurous. Vivien's favorite actor is Leslie Howard , and at 19 she marries an English barrister who looks very much like him. The year is 1932. Vivien's best friend from that convent school has gone to California, where she's making movies. Vivien has an opportunity to play a small role in an English film, Things Are Looking Up (1935). She has only one line but the camera keeps returning to her face. The London stage is more exciting than the movies being filmed in England, and the most thrilling actor on that stage is Laurence Olivier . At a party Vivien finds out about a stage role, "The Green Sash", where the only requirement is that the leading lady be beautiful. The play has a very brief run, but now she is a real actress. An English film is going to be made about Elizabeth I. Laurence gets the role of a young favorite of the queen who is sent to Spain. Vivien gets a much smaller role as a lady-in-waiting of the queen who is in love with Laurence's character. In real life, both fall in love while making this film, Fire Over England (1937). In 1938, Hollywood wants Laurence to play Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (1939). Vivien, who has just recently read Gone with the Wind (1939), thinks that the role of Scarlett O'Hara is the first role for an actress that would be really exciting to bring to the screen. She sails to America for a brief vacation. In New York she gets on a plane for the first time to rush to California to see Laurence. They have dinner with Myron Selznick the night that his brother, David O. Selznick , is burning Atlanta on a backlot of MGM (actually they are burning old sets that go back to the early days of silent films to make room to recreate an Atlanta of the 1860s). Vivien is 26 when Gone with the Wind (1939) makes a sweep of the Oscars in 1939. So let's show 26-year-old Vivien walking up to the stage to accept her Oscar and then as the Oscar is presented the camera focuses on Vivien's face and through the magic of digitally altering images, the 26-year-old face merges into the face of Vivien at age 38 getting her second Best Actress Oscar for portraying Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). She wouldn't have returned to America to make that film had not Laurence been going over there to do a film, Carrie (1952) based on Theodore Dreiser 's novel "Sister Carrie". Laurence tells their friends that his motive for going to H


Who played Captain Teague, Jack’s father, in the 2007 film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean:At World’s End’?

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) - FAQ The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Visit our FAQ Help to learn more FAQ How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End can be found here . What is 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' about? Captain Barbosa ( Geoffrey Rush ) leads Will Turner ( Orlando Bloom ), Elizabeth Swann ( Keira Knightley ), and Tia Dalma ( Naomie Harris ) to World's End, the gateway to Davy Jones' Locker, in order to retrieve Captain Jack Sparrow ( Johnny Depp ) from the land of the dead. Meanwhile, Lord Cutler Beckett ( Tom Hollander ) and Davy Jones ( Bill Nighy ) have formed an alliance in order to rule the seas and wipe out the last of the Pirates, leading all nine pirate lords to convene at a Brethren Court at Shipwreck Cove and decide on a course of action against Beckett. Is this movie based on a book? Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is based on a screenplay by writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, who based their screenplay on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride at the Disneyland theme park. It is the third movie in a series of four Pirates of the Caribbean movies, preceded by Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), and followed by Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is in production, scheduled to be released in 2017, and Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is in development with no release date set. After 10 years, wouldn't the captain be able to stay on land and leave the Dutchman, considering his love was real? One scene that was cut explained that if Calypso had greeted Davy Jones after his 10 years of ferrying dead souls, he would have been freed of his duty. This is in direct conflict with the repeated assertion that the Flying Dutchman must always have a captain, which is probably why the scene was scrapped. Though it isn't out of the realm of possibilities that a new Captain, perhaps another crew member willing to take on the responsibility, could assume command until their 10 years are up. Why do some scenes have multiple Jacks? They may be hallucinations, which seem to appear whenever Jack is faced with a decision, as though he is consulting different aspects of his psyche. (Think: devil and angel on either shoulder.) The multiple Jacks only appear when Jack is alone with no one else around to see that he is hallucinating. As for the scene in Davy Jones' Locker, the writers and Johnny Depp have stated that such hallucinations are one of the curses of the locker. It splits a captain's different quirks and personalities into separate persons, and all of them must become members of the captain's crew. It's also likely that spending such a long time in the Locker alone began to drive him mad, as Gibbs stated. How did the coins on Beckett's desk relate to the pieces of eight? Beckett probably had the coins to remind him of the mystery surrounding the "pieces of eight" possessed by the pirate lords. He, like others, thought the term referred to actual coins. It turns out the real pieces of eight were just odd bits of stuff. The filmmakers started shooting the movie before there was a finished script; it's possible this created an ambiguity related to the coins. This is clarified in the scene during the Brethren Court's meeting. When all the captains present their pieces of eight, Pintel exclaims that they are "pieces of junk" and Gibbs retorts that while the original idea was to have "an emblem to symbolise their elite membership, the pirate lords of the first brethren court were skinned broke, so they used whatever they had in their pockets". When qu


Who directed the ‘Indiana Jones’ series of films?

Spielberg and Ford Reunite as Indiana Jones Returns to Theaters July 19, 2019 - The Walt Disney Company March 16, 2016 Spielberg and Ford Reunite as Indiana Jones Returns to Theaters July 19, 2019 Indiana Jones will return to the big screen on July 19, 2019, for a fifth epic adventure in the blockbuster series. Steven Spielberg, who directed all four previous films, will helm the as-yet-untitled project with star Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role. Franchise veterans Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will produce. “Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s rare to have such a perfect combination of director, producers, actor and role, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven.” Famed archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones was introduced in 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark – one of AFI’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time – and later thrilled audiences in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The four films have brought in nearly $2 billion at the global box office.


What is the title of the 1999 film, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, which was adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s 1996 novel?

Fight Club : definition of Fight Club and synonyms of Fight Club (English) Box office $100.9 million Fight Club is a 1999 American film based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk . The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Edward Norton , Brad Pitt , and Helena Bonham Carter . Norton plays the unnamed protagonist, an " everyman " who is discontented with his white-collar job . He forms a "fight club" with soap maker Tyler Durden, played by Pitt, and becomes embroiled in a relationship with him and a dissolute woman, Marla Singer, played by Bonham Carter. Palahniuk's novel was optioned by 20th Century Fox producer Laura Ziskin , who hired Jim Uhls to write the film adaptation. Fincher was one of four directors the producers considered and hired him because of his enthusiasm for the film. Fincher developed the script with Uhls and sought screenwriting advice from the cast and others in the film industry. The director and the cast compared the film to Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and The Graduate (1967). Fincher intended Fight Club's violence to serve as a metaphor for the conflict between a generation of young people and the value system of advertising. The director copied the homoerotic overtones from Palahniuk's novel to make audiences uncomfortable and keep them from anticipating the twist ending . [1] Studio executives did not like the film and they restructured Fincher's intended marketing campaign to try to reduce anticipated losses. Fight Club failed to meet the studio's expectations at the box office and received polarized reactions from critics. It was cited as one of the most controversial and talked-about films of 1999. However, the film later found commercial success with its DVD release, which established Fight Club as a cult film . Critical reception of Fight Club has since become more positive. Contents 11 External links   Plot The nameless narrator (Norton) is a traveling automobile company employee who suffers from insomnia . His doctor refuses to give him medication and advises him to visit a support group to witness more severe suffering. The narrator attends a support group for testicular cancer victims and, after fooling them into thinking that he is a fellow victim, finds an emotional release that relieves his insomnia. He becomes addicted to attending support groups and pretending to be a victim, but the presence of another impostor, Marla Singer (Bonham Carter), disturbs him, so he negotiates with her to avoid their meeting at the same groups. After a flight home from a business trip, the narrator finds his apartment destroyed by an explosion. He calls Tyler Durden (Pitt), a soap salesman whom he befriended on the flight, and they meet at a bar. A conversation about consumerism leads to Tyler inviting the narrator to stay at his place; outside the bar he requests that the narrator hit him. The two engage in a fistfight, and the narrator subsequently moves into Tyler's dilapidated house. They have further fights outside the bar, and these attract a crowd of men. The fighting moves to the bar's basement where the men form a "fight club". Marla overdoses on pills and telephones the narrator for help; he ignores her, but Tyler answers the call and saves her. Tyler and Marla become sexually involved, and Tyler warns the narrator never to talk to Marla about him. More fight clubs form across the country, and under Tyler's leadership, they become the anti-materialist and anti-corporate organization called "Project Mayhem". The narrator complains to Tyler that he wants to be more involved in the organization, but Tyler suddenly disappears. When a member of Project Mayhem is killed by the police during a botched sabotage operation, the narrator tries to shut down the project, and follows evidence of Tyler's national travels to track him down. In one city, a Project member greets the narrator as Tyler Durden. The narrator calls Marla from his hotel room and discovers that Marla also believes him to be Tyler. He suddenly sees Tyler in his room, and Tyler explains that they are dissociat


Which song from the 1934 film ‘The Gay Divorcee’, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, won the first Academy Award for Best Original Song?

The Gay Divorcee (1934) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An American woman travels to England to seek a divorce from her absentee husband, where she meets - and falls for - a dashing performer. Director: Dwight Taylor (from the book by), Kenneth S. Webb (musical adaptation) (as Kenneth Webb) | 4 more credits  » Stars: From $2.00 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 36 titles created 26 Mar 2012 a list of 40 titles created 29 May 2013 a list of 42 titles created 03 Mar 2014 a list of 23 titles created 18 Aug 2014 a list of 48 titles created 1 month ago Title: The Gay Divorcee (1934) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    5 nominations. See more awards  » Photos A budding romance between a ballet master and a tap dancer becomes complicated when rumors surface that they're already married. Director: Mark Sandrich A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. Director: Mark Sandrich An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. Director: Mark Sandrich A performer and gambler travels to New York City to raise the $25,000 he needs to marry his fiancée, only to become entangled with a beautiful aspiring dancer. Director: George Stevens In Paris, a man clueless about fashion suddenly inherits his aunt's dress shop, while his bandleader friend reunites with his old flame. Director: William A. Seiter A psychiatrist agrees to hypnotize his friend's girlfriend in order to convince her to accept his proposals of marriage, but she ends up falling for the psychiatrist instead. Director: Mark Sandrich An aviator and band leader who is always getting his group fired for his flirtatious behavior with the female guests soon finds himself falling for an engaged woman. Director: Thornton Freeland The story of married couple Irene Castle and Vernon Castle , sensational ballroom dancers prior to World War I. Director: H.C. Potter A successful but constantly-feuding husband and wife musical comedy team threatens to break up when the wife entertains an offer to become a serious actress. Director: Charles Walters A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star. Director: Charles Walters Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on "Mr. X." After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau... See full summary  » Director: George Stevens The Acunas, a rich Argentine family, have the tradition that the daughters have to get married in order, oldest first. When sister #1 gets married, sisters #3 and #4 put pressure on Maria, ... See full summary  » Director: William A. Seiter Edit Storyline Mimi Glossop wants a divorce so her Aunt Hortense hires a professional to play the correspondent in apparent infidelity. American dancer Guy Holden meets Mimi while visiting Brightbourne (Brighton) and she thinks he is the correspondent. The plot is really an excuse for song and dance. The movie won three Academy nominations and the first Oscar for Best Song: "The Continental", a twenty-two minute production number. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu> Musical Triumph Of Two Continents See more  » Genres: 12 October 1934 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Mono (RCA Victor System) (as R C A Victor Syste


The 1982 film ‘The Executioner’s Song’ is about the final nine months of the life of which US convicted murderer who demanded the fulfilment of his own death sentence for two murders he committed?

Gary Mark Gilmore #1 10-07-76 Summary: On Monday, July 19, 1976, Max Jensen went to work as usual at the self-service gas station in Orem, Utah. That night, Gilmore had a spat with his girlfriend and went driving with her mentally unstable younger sister, April. At around 10:30 pm he told April he wanted to make a phone call. He left her in the truck and walked away. Gilmore went around the corner, out of her sight, and into the Sinclair service station. He spotted the attendant and quickly saw that no one else was around. He walked up to Max Jensen and pulled out a .22 Browning Automatic. He instructed Jensen to empty his pockets, which the young Mormon quickly did. Then he told Jensen to go into the bathroom and lie down on the floor with his arms under his body. Jensen got into the position. He was obeying everything that Gilmore said. Then inexplicably, Gilmore put the gun close to Jensen's head. "This one is for me," he said, and fired. Then he placed the muzzle right against Jensen's skull and shot him once again, this time "for Nicole." (girlfriend Nicole Baker Barrett) Gilmore spent the night with April at a motel and the following night, he walked into the City Center Motel in Provo, not far from Brigham Young University. He confronted the attendant, Ben Bushnell, who lived on the premises with his wife and baby. Gilmore told Ben to give him the cash box and get down on the floor. Then he shot Bushnell in the head. Bushnell's wife came in, so Gilmore grabbed the cash box and left. Trying to dispose of the gun in a nearby bush, Gilmore shot himself in the hand. By Wednesday, Gilmore's cousin, Brenda Nicol, turned him into the police. Gilmore gave up near a roadblock without a fight. At first, he denied the murders, but later admitted both. In October, Gilmore was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. He chose death by firing squad and waived all appeals. Despite the efforts of other groups to stop it, 6 months after the murders, the execution was carried out. Gary Gilmore was the first person executed in the U.S. in almost 10 years. In prison most of his life and paroled only four months before the murders, Gilmore becomes a celebrity with his efforts to hasten his execution. Citations: Gilmore v. Utah, 429 U.S. 1012, 97 S.Ct. 436 (1976). Final / Special Meal: Steak, potatoes, milk and coffee. Last Words / Final Statement: ï¿½Letï¿½s do it.ï¿½ Utah Execution Chair for Firing Squad: Internet Sources: Gary Gilmore a/k/a Gary Mark Gilmore Born: 4-Dec-1940 Murder Max Jensen, Orem, UT (9-Jul-1976) Murder Ben Bushnell, Provo, UT (20-Jul-1976) Suicide Attempt 16-Nov-1976 Shot: Firing Squad Salt Lake City, UT (17-Jan-1977) Risk Factors: Smoking, Alcoholism Is the subject of books: Executioner's Song, 1979, BY: Norman Mailer Shot in the Heart, 1994, BY: Mikal Gilmore (Gary's brother) Gary Gilmore From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gary Mark Gilmore (December 4, 1940 ï¿½ January 17, 1977) was an American criminal and spree killer who gained international notoriety for demanding that his death sentence be fulfilled following two murders he committed in Utah. He became the first person executed in the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a new series of death penalty statutes in the 1976 decision Gregg v. Georgia (these new statutes avoiding the problems that had led earlier death penalty statutes to be deemed unconstitutional in Furman v. Georgia). Early life Gilmore was born in Waco, Texas, the second of four sons born to Frank and Bessie Gilmore. His parents drifted around the western United States while he and his brothers grew up, his father earning a living selling advertising space in magazines. Gilmore was raised in a dysfunctional family, and had a horrible relationship with his father. Gary's brother Mikal described their father as a "cruel and unreasonable man." Frank Gilmore's mother claimed that he was the illegitimate son of magician Harry Houdini, who rejected his paternity. Mikal has said he believes the story is not true, however his father believed this. The Gilmore family settled in Por


In the 1982 film ‘Blade Runner’, what are the genetically engineered organic robots called?

Blade Runner - Movie (1982) | TWC Central Search Share Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl he falls in love with. Blade Runner 1982, Crime , SciFi Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl he falls in love with. Blade Runner A dark, philosophical sci-fi drama for older teens. Consumerism Violence • • • • • Parents need to know that Blade Runner envisions a bleak 2019 Los Angeles that's dark, oppressive, polluted, steeped in fear, and features genetically engineered organic robots called replicants that look just like humans. It's a very violent film, with multiple fights and killings, some gruesome and disturbing. Characters are killed by gunfire at close range and in brutal hand-to-hand combat. Characters dangle over the side of skyscrapers; multiple fingers are broken graphically; people are gagged and choked; a man's eyes are poked out (how much is seen depends upon the version of the film). There are repeated close shots of bloodied corpses and dying characters. While there's no overt sex, it's implied, and there's some partial nudity (breasts), passionate kissing, and several scenes that border on rough or nonconsensual sex. Smoking is pervasive; multiple scenes show characters drinking, and the hero often turns to alcohol when he's under stress. Editor's note: Families should avoid the earliest version (1982) of the movie; instead, go with Ridley Scott's 1992 "Director's Cut" or 2007's "Final Cut," a remastered version by Scott with few changes from the 1992 release. Close


Who played US Marshall Reuben J ‘Rooster’ Cogburn in the 2010 film ‘True Grit’?

Reuben J. Cogburn | True Grit Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn is played by John Wayne in the 1969 film adaption of True Grit and its sequel Rooster Cogburn , by Warren Oates in the made for TV movie True Grit: A Further Adventure and by Jeff Bridges in the the 2010 version of True Grit . Cogburn is a bounty hunter and US Marshal, hired by Mattie Ross to hunt down her father's killer Tom Chaney. Character Biography Edit Reuben "Rooster" Cogburn, said to have true grit, was a US Marshall who was hired by Mattie Ross to find her father's killer, Tom Chaney. He has an ex-wife and son. In the remake, his claim of men killed as a US Marshall is 12-15, possibly 23, when testifying in court. In the film he overcomes drunkeness and stubborn pride to bond with Mattie Ross, and eventually destroy most of Lucky Ned Pepper's gang, helping Mattie avenege her farther. Rooster keeps an intenese rivalry with the Texas Ranger La Boeuf . Edit He served with the Confederacy in the American Civil War,1861-1865. He apparently rode with William Quantrill and "Bloody" Bill Anderson in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, presumably. Rooster is working with Cole Younger and Frank James's Wild West Show when on August 12th, 1903 he passes away, of some unknown ailment. In the remake his tombstone reveals his birthday as July 15th, 1825. Rooster favors his Colt Navy "Sixes". He is seen using a Single Action Army revolver, and a Winchester Repeater. Relationships Ex-wife Nola, who left Cogburn before the events of True Grit, to re-marry he ex-husband, a hardware salesman. "I said, 'Good-bye, Nola! Hope that little nail-sellin' bastard keeps you happy this time'!"


The plot to which 2001 film opens in the year 1900, as a depressed writer named Christian sits at his desk and begins to type to the song ‘Nature Boy’?

Moulin Rouge! (2001) | Rinema Moulin Rouge! (2001) Signin to view reviews from people you are following. From Everybody: Henriette Caspersen gave excellent I love the way they use lines and sometimes rhythm from real hits in the songs . Baz Luhrmann uses all his experience from directing music-videos and makes a great musical. Both Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor are playing good, but the real scoop cast-wise is that they got people like Placido Domingo and Kylie Minouge in teeny tiny roles just to make us smile 1 like


What is the famous last line of the 1959 comedy film ‘Some Like it Hot’?

Some Like It Hot (1959) - Quotes - IMDb Some Like It Hot (1959) Showing all 69 items [last lines] Jerry : Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all. Jerry : I smoke! I smoke all the time! Osgood : I don't care. Jerry : Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been living with a saxophone player. Osgood : I forgive you. Jerry : [tragically] I can never have children! Osgood : We can adopt some. Jerry : But you don't understand, Osgood! Ohh... [Jerry finally gives up and pulls off his wig] Jerry : [normal voice] I'm a man! Osgood : [shrugs] Well, nobody's perfect! [Jerry looks on with disbelief as Osgood continues smiling with indifference. Fade out] Junior : Syncopators. Does that mean you play that very fast music... jazz? Sugar : Yeah. Real Hot. Osgood : I am Osgood Fielding the third. Daphne : I'm Cinderella the second. [at the booking office, trying to be hired] Joe : What kind of a band is this, anyway? Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be under twenty-five. Jerry : We could pass for that. Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be blonde. Jerry : We could dye our hair. Sig Poliakoff : And you gotta be girls. Joe : [trying to get Jerry to face reality regarding his engagement to Osgood] Jerry, Jerry, will you take my advice? Forget about the whole thing, will ya? Just keep telling yourself: you're a boy, you're a boy. Jerry : I'm a boy. Joe : That's the boy. Jerry : [coming around] I'm a boy. I'm a boy. I wish I were dead. I'm a boy. Boy, oh boy, am I a boy. Now, what am I gonna do about my engagement present? Joe : What engagement present? Jerry : Osgood gave me a bracelet. Joe : [takes it and inspects the stones with Beinstock's glasses] Hey, these are real diamonds! Jerry : Of course they're real! What do you think? My fiance is a bum?


What is the name of Thomas Anderson’s (played by Keanu Reeves) alter ego in the 1999 film ‘The Matrix’?

The Matrix (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Directors: Lana Wachowski (as The Wachowski Brothers), Lilly Wachowski (as The Wachowski Brothers) Writers: Lilly Wachowski (as The Wachowski Brothers), Lana Wachowski (as The Wachowski Brothers) Stars: a list of 28 titles created 24 Apr 2011 a list of 26 titles created 30 Sep 2012 a list of 29 titles created 24 Aug 2013 a list of 29 titles created 24 Jun 2015 a list of 49 titles created 15 Oct 2015 Search for " The Matrix " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     4     Oscars. Another    33 wins & 43 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A thief, who steals corporate secrets through use of dream-sharing technology, is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO. Director: Christopher Nolan While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard. Director: Peter Jackson A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle Earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Director: Peter Jackson Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. Director: Peter Jackson When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight injustice. Director: Christopher Nolan An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with a devil-may-care soap maker, forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more. Director: David Fincher Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him. Director: Robert Zemeckis When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Director: Ridley Scott The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Director: Quentin Tarantino Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Director: David Fincher     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X   Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, the Dark Knight, with the help of the enigmatic Selina, is forced from his imposed exile to save Gotham City, now on the edge of total annihilation, from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane. Director: Christopher Nolan After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from the corruption that Scarecrow and the League of Shadows have cast upon it. Director: Christopher Nolan Edit Storyline Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government. Morpheus awakens Neo to the real world, a ravaged wasteland where most of humanity have been captured by a race of machines that live off of the humans' body heat and electrochemical energy and who imprison their minds within an artificial reality known as the Matrix. As a rebel against the machines, Neo must return


Who played Ann Darrow in the 1933 film ‘King Kong’?

Ann Darrow | King Kong Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Ann Darrow was a fictional character from the 1933 movie King Kong and its 2005 remake , with whom the giant ape Kong falls in love. In the original film, Ann is played by Fay Wray ; in the 2005 remake, she is played by Naomi Watts ; in an unauthorized 1998 animated musical film, The Mighty Kong , she is voiced by Jodi Benson. The 1976 remake features an analogous character named " Dwan " (played by Jessica Lange ), in the Melbourne stage production in Australia, she is played by Esther Hannaford. The character of Ann Darrow never appears in any other films or television productions of King Kong, yet has been seen in the King Kong Comic books. Contents Edit Ann Darrow is played by Naomi Watts in the 2005 film and has more detail. She was an actress, but lost that job when her studio went bankrupt in the Great Depression. Ann was apparently destitute, as she was shoplifting fruit and caught, but bailed out by Denham, who came to her rescue by paying for the fruit and telling her of his grand plans in film. She also declined Denham's invitation at first, but she then accepted the offer when she was told that Jack Driscoll was going along too. Jack also develops a crush on Ann and even kiss each other before arriving at Skull Island. Ann originally thought that the sound editor of Carl's film crew, Mike, was Jack. After seeing Mike die in front of her, Ann screams with horror. She was able to escape at first from the hostile natives at Skull Island, but was kidnapped from the boat and dragged to a sacrificial chamber in her bare feet and pajamas, where she is offered as a sacrifice to Kong by the natives. Kong takes her as Ann screams at the top of her lungs. She faints as Kong vanishes into the forest. Kong roars as Ann moans as she freaks out. Kong almost drops her as Ann shrieks and yells. She stabs Kong with her skull necklace as she falls onto the pile of skulls. She attempts to escape but Kong grabs her, causing her to shriek. Jack and Carl try to find her along with many other crewmembers. Ann is heard screaming. She woke up the next day, she saw Kong distracted by eating Bamboo sticks. she tried to escape but Kong stopped her. she was then treated like a Rag Doll because King Kong at first was either angry or curious about Ann, enjoyed her dancing and acting, and kept pushing her, making him happy and hooting. When Ann shown anger at him, he also got angry and Kong left her. At the time she escaped, she was unfortunate again because Vastosaurus Rexes wanted to eat her, and Kong saved her life. Ann ambushed by the creatures of Skull Island That night Jack comes to Kong's lair, and disturbs him from his slumber, then a swarm of flying Terapus mordax attacks them. Kong ends up battling the giant bats, the attack resulted in Ann losing her dressing gown for unknown reasons (but it most likely her shirt was torn off by one of the Terapus mordax, this forced Ann to continue the journey wearing her pink slip dress only), Kong puts Ann in safety while he battles the giant bats, As Kong fights the swarm of Terapus mordax, Ann and Jack escape by grabbing the wing of one of the bats and then jumping into a river. They arrive at the village wall, with the angry Kong following them. When Carl and the other crew men were done with their own problems in the island with most of them dead, they captured and kidnapped King Kong. Captain Englehorn was about to kill King Kong with a sharp harpoon but she begged and cried out to let Kong live. but they succesfully captured Kong, Ann simply stared at Kong before she broke down in tears due to have been unable to help kong from getting captured, Carl takes Kong to New York, and he escapes in an angry mood destroying the ampitheater he was taken to. Ann Darrow realized she was the only person who can stop King Kong from trying to destroy Manhattan. Kong was already looking for Ann because he kept picking up women who resembled Ann. Ann and Kong finally are happy together but their happiness and joy vanishes when the military us


Which Disney film, released in 1994, is the highest-grossing hand-drawn film in history?

Disney Movies Timeline Home > Timelines > Disney Movies Timeline Disney Movies Timeline Timeline Description: This list of Disney films includes discussion of Disney's full-length animation feature films. Disney's animations have remained a key part of the Disney corporation, and continue to be so today. While many of these are hand animated, others are works of computer animation; however, this list does not include productions combining animation and live action, or those released by Pixar Studios. Date December 21, 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Disney's first major animated film was released in December 1937. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first animated, full-length feature film. February 7, 1940 Pinocchio Disney's second full-length animated film was not a box-office success, but was the first animated film to receive an Academy Award. Pinocchio won both Best Music-Original Score and Best Music-Original Song. October 23, 1941 Dumbo 1941's Dumbo was made to recoup the financial losses of Fantasia, a film combining animation with traditional film techniques. It is the shortest full-length Disney film, at only 64 minutes. August 13, 1942 Bambi Disney's Bambi is ranked third in the American Film Institute's list of ten best animated feature films. Bambi won three Academy Awards, including Best Sound, Best Song and Best Original Music Score. 1940 Package Films(1940s) With much of the staff called to serve in World War II, these films are an assemblage of unfinished shorts and songs, combined to produce a full-length film. There were several package films, including Make Mine Music in 1946 and the Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad in 1949. February 15, 1950 Cinderella Cinderella was the most commercially successful Disney film since Snow White. The film, based on the story Cendrillon by Charles Perrault, saved the studio from bankruptcy, infusing new life into Disney. July 28, 1951 Alice in Wonderland Based on Lewis Carroll's Alice novels, Alice in Wonderland is widely considered one of the best adaptations of Carroll's work and one of the best examples of animation in film history. February 5, 1953 Peter Pan Disney's Peter Pan is the last animated film released prior to the creation of Disney's own film company, Buena Vista Studios. It is also the last film produced by Disney's original team of animators. June 22, 1955 Lady and the Tramp Disney's Lady and the Tramp was the first widescreen animated feature film. The film tells the story of the adventures of a purebred cocker spaniel and a mutt, Tramp. December 25, 1958 Sleeping Beauty While widely considered one of the best animated films today, Sleeping Beauty received a poor critical and box office reception, leading Disney to abandon the fairytale genre for a number of years. January 25, 1961 One Hundred and One Dalmations One Hundred and One Dalmations was an economic success for Disney. The film was produced fairly inexpensively, with new production techniques and did well in the theaters. December 25, 1963 The Sword in the Stone The Sword in the Stone is the last film made before the death of Walt Disney. This film tells the tale of King Arthur as a young boy. October 19, 1967 The Jungle Book Based on Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Disney's The Jungle Book was well-received critically and by the public. It was a financial success. December 24, 1970 The Aristocats The Aristocats is the story of a well-born mother cat and her kittens. Placed in peril after the owner's death, the cat and her kittens are assisted by a stray cat. November 8, 1973 Robin Hood Based on the traditional story of Robin Hood, this film uses anthropomorphic animals in place of human characters. March 11, 1977 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh This film is derived from several small Pooh featurettes previously released by Disney. The film has spawned a number of Pooh-related toys, television programs and more. June 22, 1977 The Rescuers The Rescuers is about a mouse rescue organization, operating internationally. The Rescue Aid Society is based in the United Nations.


What is the surname of Carlito, played by Al Pacino, in the 1993 crime drama film ‘Carlito’s Way’?

Carlito's Way (1993) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 01 Mar 2011 a list of 31 titles created 07 Sep 2011 a list of 48 titles created 21 Oct 2011 a list of 28 titles created 14 Dec 2011 a list of 25 titles created 25 Mar 2013 Search for " Carlito's Way " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Golden Globes. Another    1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards  » Videos An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one. Director: Mike Newell The true story about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. Director: Sidney Lumet Federal Agent Eliot Ness sets out to stop Al Capone; because of rampant corruption, he assembles a small, hand-picked team. Director: Brian De Palma A prep school student needing money agrees to "babysit" a blind man, but the job is not at all what he anticipated. Director: Martin Brest In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma An exceptionally adept Florida lawyer is offered a job to work in New York City for a high-end law firm with a high-end boss - the biggest opportunity of his career to date. Director: Taylor Hackford A father becomes worried when a local gangster befriends his son in the Bronx in the 1960s. Director: Robert De Niro A group of professional bank robbers start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. Director: Michael Mann A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a "60 Minutes" expose on Big Tobacco. Director: Michael Mann A man robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; it turns into a hostage situation and a media circus. Director: Sidney Lumet The story of George Jung, the man who established the American cocaine market in the 1970s. Director: Ted Demme Greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends, a mafia underboss and a casino owner, for a trophy wife over a gambling empire. Director: Martin Scorsese Edit Storyline A Puerto Rican ex-con pledges to stay away from his former drug dealing ways but finds himself being dragged back by his past connections and the naive machinations of his lawyer and best friend. Hoping to raise enough money to get away from New York, Carlito Brigante takes on the job of running a nightclub, renews an affair with a dancer but old associates and old instincts suck him back into a world of violence and mistrust. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca> A Brian de Palma film See more  » Genres: Rated R for strong violence, drug content, sexuality and language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 12 November 1993 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: £1,112,190        (UK) (14 January 1994) Gross: The word "fuck" is said a total of 139 times. See more » Goofs Sean Penn is clearly wearing a wig. The color of the skull cap altering his hairline is noticeably different from his skin. See more » Quotes [first lines] Carlito : Somebody's pulling me close to the ground... I can sense, but I can't see. I ain't panicked. I've been here before. Same as I got popped on 104th street. Don't take me to no hospital, please. Fuckin' emergency rooms don't save nobody. Sons of bitches pop you at midnight, when all they got is a Chinese intern, with a dull spoon. Oh look at these suckers. Scrambling


Which vowel is on the middle letter row on a computer keyboard?

Look at your keyboard ― What does QWERTY stand for? Is it a word? | Dictionary.com Blog Home  »  Science and Technology  » Look at your keyboard ― What does QWERTY stand for? Is it a word? Look at your keyboard ― What does QWERTY stand for? Is it a word? September 20, 2010 by:  Dictionary.com 173 Comments Most of us take our keyboards for granted. If we’re touch typists , we automatically position our fingers above the same eight keys and our muscle memory takes over. We just type ! ( What are those eight keys called? And what do they have to do with a popular Google search? Read about that here .) But our keyboards have an interesting history. Most English language keyboards have a QWERTY layout. And QWERTY isn’t an acronym  or neologism . The name is simply the first six characters in the top far left row of letters. A Milwaukee newspaper editor and printer named Christopher Sholes invented the QWERTY layout. He sold the design to Remington in 1874, the year the format debuted on typewriters. Sholes was also one of the inventors of the “ Type Writer ,” an early text-producing machine. The first version had problems caused by type bar jamming . In an effort to resolve the problem, Sholes eventually ditched the machines’ original alphabetical key arrangement and moved toward the QWERTY layout. Did you know that with the QWERTY keyboard thousands of English words can be spelled using only the left hand, but only a couple hundred can be composed with the right? Do you use an alternative to QWERTY, such as Colemak or Dvorak Simplified Keyboard? Let us know which you prefer.


What process was banned temporarily in Blackpool after is was blamed for causing two earth tremors in 2011?

Fracking leaflet banned over 'misleading' claims - BBC News BBC News Fracking leaflet banned over 'misleading' claims 24 April 2013 Close share panel Image caption Cuadrilla have sites in St Annes and Banks in Lancashire's Bowland basin An energy company's brochure about the safety of fracking has been banned over misleading and exaggerated claims. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld six complaints made by anti-fracking group Refracktion about the 2012 Cuadrilla leaflet. In an adjudication , the ASA said the leaflet, which was distributed to homes in Lancashire, "must not appear again". Cuadrilla's chief executive Francis Egan said the company were "disappointed". Mr Egan added the company would: "Continue to provide the best scientific information to those people who live in the communities where shale gas exploration will take place." Fracking is a technique which involves water and chemicals being pumped into shale rock at high pressure to extract gas. It was temporarily banned in the UK after it was blamed for two earth tremors in Blackpool in 2011, a claim dismissed by researchers from Durham University's Energy Institute earlier this month. Cuadrilla has applied to Lancashire County Council to frack for shale gas at its Anna's Road site in St Annes and Banks, near Southport. 'Clear vindication' In 2012, it posted a leaflet containing information about the process to thousands of properties across Lancashire. We will be examining the adjudication carefully to see what communication lessons can be learned in future Francis Egan, Chief executive, Cuadrilla The ASA upheld six out of 18 complaints made by the anti-fracking group and partly upheld one more, stating Cuadrilla had breached guidelines governing the areas of misleading information, exaggeration and substantiation. A Refrackion spokesman said there were: "Many people in Lancashire trying to make rational, fact-based decisions about the potential impact of fracking on their communities, and this misleading information has made this much more difficult than it needs to be. "Now that the ASA have recognised that many of the claims made in this leaflet were misleading and were not capable of substantiation, we believe local people will realise that they need to look much more critically at the information put out in future by Cuadrilla." He added that it was "unfortunate Cuadrilla will not be made to publish any sort of apology" over the brochure. Mr Egan said he was "pleased that the ASA has also validated the majority of points made in Cuadrilla's leaflet", adding that it was "important to note the ASA has confirmed that hydraulic fracturing can be done safely". However, he said that Cuadrilla believed "the ASA should have consulted scientific experts before reaching its conclusions, and has made some very fine distinctions about what we can and cannot say." He concluded saying the energy company would be "examining the adjudication carefully to see what communication lessons can be learned in future."


What is the name of the fictional strip club in the US television series ‘The Sopranos’?

‘Sopranos’ strip club’s former owner a real-life mob rat | New York Post ‘Sopranos’ strip club’s former owner a real-life mob rat Employees and customers congregate at the bar of Satin Dolls, which stood in for the Bada Bing Club filmed in the television show "The Sopranos", in Lodi, New Jersey, June 20, 2013. Reuters More On: Radio host denies sharing steamy pics with John Gotti's daughter A former owner of the New Jersey jiggle joint that served as the set of the Bada Bing strip club on “The Sopranos” is a real-life mob rat who is singing to the feds about his fellow wiseguys, the feds say. Anthony “Tony Lodi” Cardinalle — who decorated the Satin Dolls club with posters of James Gandolfini and hung a sign outside that said “Thank You Jimmy, Farewell Boss” when the actor died last year — has been spilling his guts for months, records show. And in a bizarre case of life imitating “The Sopranos,” the reputed Genovese mobster was up to his neck in the Mafia’s effort to control the garbage-hauling business in New York and New Jersey — just like Paulie Walnuts and the rest of Tony’s crew on the HBO show. Cardinalle, 61, copped a plea in December to racketeering and extortion charges that stemmed from the feds’ probe into mob influence in the garbage industry. Documents show Cardinalle — whose lawyer says he currently co-owns the Lodi property on which the club sits and has in the past had an interest in the club as well — has been cooperating with Manhattan feds since just before Christmas. The web site GangLandNews.com first reported Thursday that he’d been singing like a canary. The deal will likely mean less prison time for Cardinalle, who faces up to 40 years behind bars. And the feds also likely agreed not to prosecute him on tax-evasion charges. Share this:


What is the national animal of Singapore?

Singapore's National Animal Is A Merlion - Unreal Facts An Australian Prime Minister Held The World Record For Drinking A Yard Of Beer Singapore’s national animal is a Merlion. Now, if you are wondering what the heck a Merlion is, well…. It’s not even a real animal. It’s yet another country that is confused between myth and reality, just like Scotland’s national animal , and North Korea’s one . At least Madison, Wisconsin could base their official bird on a real animal, it’s just a pity that it’s a plastic one . So now we have a few burning questions that need answering. What is a Merlion, and why is it Singapore’s national animal? Although it isn’t a real animal, it has a symbolic meaning for the country. A Merlion is a little like a mermaid (you should read about the tragic original Little Mermaid when you get a chance). Where a mermaid is half fish half human, a Merlion is half fish half lion. It has the head of a lion and the body of a fish. It’s the kind of creature of the deep that would fill an entire episode or two of River Monsters. I mean, could you imagine a fish with the head, and dare I say it, the teeth and jaws of a lion. Screw the sharks, this sucker would make me run on water. But only if it were real. So now you know what a Merlion is, what about the second question. Why on Earth is Singapore’s national animal a Merlion? I mean, surely there were other animals, like real ones that they could have used. The reason Singapore’s national animal is a Merlion Yeah, they could have used a real, living, breathing animal as the symbol of the nation. But why do that if it doesn’t symbolize what the nation is about? Sure, some will be purists and insist that it be a real animal, and have a strong connection with the country, but why? The national symbol of England has been the Red Lion, a animal that isn’t native to the country at all. With a similar reason to Scotland and North Korea, the animal, regardless of the fact that it’s mythical, has a symbolic meaning to the country. The fish part of the creature symbolizes Singapore’s history as a fishing village. In its past it was called Temasek, which means sea town. The lion, which is the much more terrifying end of the beast, represents the original name of Singapore. The original name for Singapore was Singapura, or Lion City. By combining the two, the fish and the lion into a Merlion, they fashioned their very own unique national animal.


In nature, what are active, dormant and extinct?

Active, erupting, dormant and extinct volcanoes 13-21 May: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy) 20-27(28) May: Fascination Volcano - Santorini Island (Greece) 3-18 Jun: From Krakatau to Bali - Java (Indonesia) : spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out     What is the difference between an active, erupting, dormant and extinct volcano? An active volcano is a volcano that has had at least one eruption during the past 10,000 years. An active volcano might be erupting or dormant. An erupting volcano is an active volcano that is having an eruption... A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting, but supposed to erupt again. An extinct volcano has not had an eruption for at least 10,000 years and is not expected to erupt again in a comparable time scale of the future.


Dipsophobia is the abnormal fear of doing what?

What is Dipsophobia? What is Dipsophobia? written by: jason1244      • edited by: Paul Arnold      • updated: 3/8/2011 “My mother’s father drank and her mother was an unhappy, neurotic woman, and I think she has lived all her life afraid of anyone who drinks for fear something like that might happen to her" is a quote by John Hurt who is probably best known as the lead actor in “The Elephant Man". Can you relate? slide 1 of 5 What is Dipsophobia? Dipsophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of drinking alcohol. If you have what might be considered an undue anxiety about becoming addicted to alcohol and you are concerned about the effect that it could have on your body, you could be suffering from dipsophobia. The opposite of dipsophobia is dipsomania or a strong desire or cravings for alcohol, but that’s another article. slide 2 of 5 What are the Causes of Dipsophobia?   Like many phobias dipsophobia is caused by irrational thoughts about your situation or some object that you may be focused on, but actually presents no danger to you. The natural thing to do under these circumstances is to avoid the things that frighten you. If you are dipsophobic, you may try to avoid environments where people will be drinking or you may choose not to associate with drinkers at all in your personal life. The debate about the causes of phobic behavior in the mental health community are many, some believe it could be a result of trauma, or a learned behavior from your parents and/or a chemical imbalance in the brain. slide 3 of 5 What are the Symptoms of Dipsophobia? People who suffer from phobias often share the same or similar physical symptoms when they feel threatened or anxious. The symptoms can come simultaneously or be sequential. Take a look at the partial list below to see if you recognize any of the symptoms. Panic and fear (terror, extreme fright, feeling like you might die) Rapid heartbeat (you can actually feel your heart beat in your chest) Shortness of breath (tightness in your throat and/or chest) Trembling (shaking hands, weak knees and general nervousness) A strong desire to get away (all you can think about is the exit) Nausea (swirling feeling in your stomach, dizziness in your head) Sweating (sweaty hands, under arms, forehead and/or legs) slide 4 of 5


The Georgian colonnaded walks of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent are known as The ‘what’?

Tunbridge Wells | Historic Kent Guide   ? The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells (not to be confused with the nearby Tonbridge) is a fashionable Georgian spa town with a location that makes it a perfect base for exploring Kent and south-east England. The town was founded in 1606 with the discovery of the Chalybeate Springs (mineral springs to you and me). The town was a popular resort for the well-heeled during the 18th and 19th century, but it was not until 1909 that the town was granted the right to call itself "Royal Tunbridge Wells" when Edward VII granted it his patronage. The elegance of the spa years lives on in the area known as "The Pantiles", a colonnaded walk named after the pavement of clay tiles which once graced the ground here. The tiles were laid in 1698 at the order of Queen Anne, after her son, the Duke of Gloucester, slipped and fell on the slippery surface. The area was repaved in 1793, but it is now home to interesting shops and cafes. A variety of festivals are held at the Pantiles every year, and you can still drink the spa water - if you dare! For a Blue-Badge Guided Tour of the Pantiles and High Street, get your ticket at the Tourist Information Centre. The Chalybeate Springs The Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery has fascinating exhibits of local history and nature, but most visitors will want to see the displays of Tunbridge Ware, a unique form of wooden inlaid marquetry that was made in the area for over 200 years. Over 35 antique shops in Tunbridge Wells will be happy to sell you an object of Tunbridge Ware also. As charming as Tunbridge itself, is, its proximity to other popular attractions makes it a popular tourist centre. Within just a few miles of the town is Bateman's, former home of Rudyard Kipling. Bodiam Castle, set like a fairytale castle in its moat, is close by, as is Chartwell, home to Winston Churchill for over 40 years. A more ancient family dwelling is Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, while the moated manor house of Ightham Mote, and the magnificent Penshurst Place are both within 15 miles of Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells generally has a full calendar of events for the tourist season, including the Pantiles Open Air Art Exhibition, Tunbridge Wells Motor Show at Dunloran Park, and the productions of the Pantiles Players Theatre. About Tunbridge Wells


Which English county is known as the ‘Heart of England’?

The baffling map of England's counties - BBC News BBC News The baffling map of England's counties By Jon Kelly BBC News Magazine 25 April 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Alamy Signs marking traditional English county boundaries are due to return, but the distinction between historic and administrative divisions can be hugely confusing. Do you know which county you live in? Are you sure? Is that a historic or a ceremonial council or a county council or some combination thereof? Many people's sense of self is bound up in a fierce local pride about their county. But it isn't always clear exactly which is the relevant one. People in Scunthorpe lived in the non-metropolitan and ceremonial county of Humberside from 1974 to 1996. Now they live in the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire and the unitary authority of North Lincolnshire. Humberside no longer exists as a county but Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service still do. If you're in Birkenhead, you are in the historic county of Cheshire, the ceremonial county of Merseyside (although Merseyside County Council was abolished in 1986) and the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Image copyright Dept of communities and local government Image caption Maps showing how ceremonial (left) and historic (centre) counties overlap (right) Middlesex dates back to the 8th Century but Middlesex County Council was abolished in 1965. Middlesex County Cricket Club and Middlesex University live on. So too does the historic county of Middlesex even though most of its inhabitants now live in the ceremonial county of Greater London. Still following? England's counties are the source of much regional pride, not least on cricket pavilions. To identify as a Yorkshirewoman or a Devonian or a Northumbrian is to invite certain expectations about the forthrightness of one's views or one's tolerance for cider and clog-dancing. Image copyright bojangles / Alamy But successive waves of local government reform have left many people deeply unclear as to which county they live in - the answer to which depends on exactly what you mean by the word "county". Now, in an effort to support the "tapestry" of ancient place names, the government has changed its rules allowing councils to put up boundary signs marking traditional English counties - including the likes of Cumberland and Huntingdonshire, names which no longer have any connection to county-wide local authorities. "Previous governments have tried to wipe the counties off the map, imposing bland administrative structures or alien euro-regions," Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said as he announced the change. But "we are stronger as a nation when we cherish and champion our local and traditional ties", he added. The move has been welcomed by the Association of British Counties (ABC), which promotes awareness of the UK's 92 historic counties. It's unlikely, however, to clear up what the ABC calls "county confusion" . There are, in fact, three types of counties in England. Counties of different variety may share the same names as each other but not necessarily the same borders. First there are the historic counties, which date as far back as the mid-Saxon period. Some, like Westmorland, no longer exist in an administrative sense. But especially in places like Yorkshire, Durham and Cornwall, they are important expressions of geographic and cultural identity. Then there are administrative counties and unitary authority areas created by the 1972 Local Government Act. These include non-metropolitan county councils like Oxfordshire and Surrey (where some services are also provided by districts). Others, like Northumberland, are single-tier unitary councils. Some areas like Berkshire have no county council and the districts are the sole local authorities. And finally there are the ceremonial counties, established by the 1997 Lieutenancies Act, each of which has a Lord Lieutenant. Bedfordshire and Cheshire, for instance, do not exist as councils but do as ceremonial counties. In metropolitan counties like Merseyside, Tyne and Wear and Greater Ma


Which inventor was known as ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’?

Thomas Edison's Greatest Inventions Thomas Edison's Greatest Inventions How the iconic inventor's ideas shaped America Getty Images Updated October 13, 2016. The Phonograph  Thomas Edison’s first great invention was the tin foil phonograph. While working to improve the efficiency of a telegraph transmitter , he noticed that the tape of the machine gave off a noise that resembled spoken words when played at a high speed. This led him to wonder if he could record a telephone message.  So he began experimenting with the diaphragm of a telephone receiver by attaching a needle to it based on the reasoning that the needle could prick paper tape to record a message. His experiments led him to try a stylus on a tinfoil cylinder, which, to his great surprise, played back the short message he recorded, "Mary had a little lamb." The word phonograph was the trade name for Edison's device, which played cylinders rather than discs. The machine had two needles: one for recording and one for playback. When you spoke into the mouthpiece, the sound vibrations of your voice would be indented onto the cylinder by the recording needle. continue reading below our video Profile of Thomas Edison The cylinder phonograph, the first machine that could record and reproduce sound, created a sensation and brought Edison international fame. The date given for Edison's completion of the model for the first phonograph was August 12, 1877. It is more likely, however, that work on the model was not finished until November or December of that year since he did not file for the patent until December 24, 1877. He toured the country with the tin foil phonograph and was invited to the White House to demonstrate the device to President Rutherford B. Hayes in April 1878. In 1878, Thomas Edison established the Edison Speaking Phonograph Company to sell the new machine. He suggested other uses for the phonograph, such as letter writing and dictation, phonographic books for blind people, a family record (recording family members in their own voices), music boxes and toys, clocks that announce the time and a connection with the telephone so communications could be recorded. The phonograph also led to other spin-off inventions. For example, while the Edison Company had been fully devoted to the cylinder phonograph , Edison associates began developing their own disc player and discs in secret due to concern over the rising popularity of discs. And in 1913, the Kinetophone was introduced, which attempted to synchronize motion pictures with the sound of a phonograph cylinder record. A Practical Light Bulb  Thomas Edison's greatest challenge was the development of a practical incandescent, electric light. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't "invent" the lightbulb, but rather he improved upon a 50-year-old idea. In 1879, using lower current electricity, a small carbonized filament and an improved vacuum inside the globe, he was able to produce a reliable, long-lasting source of light.  The idea of electric lighting was not new. A number of people had worked on and even developed forms of electric lighting. But up to that time, nothing had been developed that was remotely practical for home use. Edison's achievement was inventing not just an incandescent electric light, but also an electric lighting system that contained all the elements necessary to make the incandescent light practical, safe, and economical. He accomplished this when he was able to come up with an incandescent lamp with a filament of carbonized sewing thread that burned for thirteen and a half hours. There are a couple of other interesting things about the invention of the light bulb. While most of the attention has been given to the discovery of the ideal filament that made it work, the invention of seven other system elements were just as critical to the practical application of electric lights as an alternative to the gas lights that were prevalent in that day. These elements included: The devices for maintaining constant voltage Safety fuses and insulating materials Light sockets with on-off switch


Which fashion designer was responsible for the opening-ceremony outfits for Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games?

Olympic Fashion - Skimbaco Lifestyle online magazine | Skimbaco Lifestyle | online magazine Olympic Fashion by Katja Presnal August 13, 2008 Jamie Squire/Getty Images Members of the United States Olympic Tae Kwando team of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Despite the odds and controversy in the media, I think it is just wonderful that this year Ralph Lauren designed the Olympic uniforms for the U.S. Olympic Team. Doesn’t Ralph Lauren represent “All-American” better than any other designer? I know, I know. The Polo Pony was too big, the uniforms were actually cheaply made in China, not back home.. many people are feeling more of a marketing spirit than a sporting spirit with Ralph Lauren’s uniforms. Not to mention that the school / country club uniform style lacked imagination (see below how other nations had the same traditional take on the Olympic opening ceremony uniforms). Yes, I’ve heard it. But what can I say … I am a marketing girl, and in love with Ralph Lauren, and think the American Olympic team looked sporty and sophisticated. Isn’t that the image that we would like to voice out…? Or maybe couture would have been better..? Dior Haute Couture, photo: Peter Lindbergh If you are feeling the Olympic spirit, and want to support the American Olympic Team, head to closest Ralph Lauren store or Polo.com and check out the Olympic clothing collection. If you like the uniform jacket above and want to own a piece of Olympic history – act fast; the women’s is sold only at the stores, and men’s style is already sold out. This gear looks much better than the Roots Olympic gear sold at Targets during the last Olympics. Olympic Games Skinny Polo with the classic polo pony and the U.S. Olympic Team logo, 125$ The American Olympic Team will wear this Closing Ceremony Uniform US Shield Fleece Half-Zip is for men, but I would wear it! 145$ Olympic Games Fleece Pullover is great back to school sweater for a sporty girl, 125$ The Finnish Olympic Team at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. My other favorite Olympic Team is wearing a national stable of their own. The women in the Finnish Olympic Team were dressed in Marimekko dresses for the opening ceremony. The men’s uniform is so boring, but at least the women show national pride in the modern print. The dress is a new spin from Maija Louekari’s Pisaroi print, and the dress from Samu-Jussi Koski’s collection from last year. And can you buy this dress anywhere? No! So let me get this straight. Ralph Lauren’s logo is huge on the opening ceremony uniforms, Ralph Lauren’s website has “Olympics” written all over their website, and their stores, and they didn’t just design the Olympic uniforms, they also designed a street wear collection. Marimekko? I can not find any information on Marimekko’s website about the Olympic involvement, nor the clothing or any variation of it is for sale anywhere. Unless you get lucky and find the last year’s Omra dress with the Pisaroi print. And just so you understand – Marimekko in Finland is even more respected and better known than Ralph Lauren in the U.S. This a perfect example how a well known company does the marketing right – and another one totally misses an amazing opportunity for marketing, PR and ultimately sales. Marimekko Pisaroi Dress on sale for 255$. The British Olympic team looked cute in their own preppy uniforms, but instead of bringing the sporty-but-sophisticated-look, they look more like an airline crew for British Airways with their handbags. Paul Gilham/Getty Images The French people could never bring a fashion disappointment. Their opening ceremony uniforms just say “French” with the grey jackets and the hats. The wrap belt in the women’s uniform offers a splash of Asian culture giving the ultimately very French outfit an Asian touch respecting the host nation China. Of course, the American team could have not dressed in such a traditional uniform, they could have been dressed in more imaginative, colorful and more global discussion provoking outfits. Like the Hungarians and Australians did… Jonathan Ger


What is the name of the robot in the UK television commercials for ‘confused.com’?

confused.com – TV Ad Music Advert: Confused.com - Brian the Robot Music: Stu Phillips - Knight Rider (Main Theme) Download track from iTunes Download / CD from Amazon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS98VWcL5n0 Brian the Robot heads on a journey across the UK on a mission to save people money on their car insurance in this TV ad for Confused.com. ...


In anatomy, if something is ‘subcostal’ it is situated or performed below which part of the body?

Arterial Supply Anatomy: Overview, Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy Arterial Supply Anatomy Author: María-Teresa González-López, MD; Chief Editor: Thomas R Gest, PhD  more... Share Overview Overview Arteries are the large vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart (except for the pulmonary circuit, in which the arterial blood is deoxygenated). The distribution of the systemic arteries is like a ramified tree, the common trunk of which, formed by the aorta, commences at the left ventricle, while the smallest ramifications extend to the peripheral parts of the body and the contained organs (see the image below). Arterial supply, anterior view. The arteries, in their distribution, communicate with one another (forming what are called anastomoses) and end in minute vessels, called arterioles, which in their turn open into a close-meshed network of microscopic vessels, termed capillaries, the true deliverers of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Arteries are found in all parts of the body, except in the hairs , nails , epidermis , cartilages, and cornea. The larger trunks usually occupy the most protected situations; in the limbs, they run along the flexor surface, where they are less exposed to injury. Next: Gross Anatomy Aorta The aorta commences at the upper part of the left ventricle. After ascending for a short distance, it arches backward and to the left side; it then descends within the thorax on the left side of the vertebral column, passes into the abdominal cavity through the aortic hiatus in the diaphragm, and ends opposite the lower border of the fourth lumbar vertebra by dividing into the right and left common iliac arteries. Ascending aorta The ascending aorta commences at the upper part of the base of the left ventricle. At its origin, it presents (opposite the segments of the aortic valve) 3 small dilatations called the aortic sinuses. At the union of the ascending aorta with the aortic arch, the caliber of the vessel is increased. This dilatation is termed the bulb of the aorta. The only branches of the ascending aorta are the 2 coronary arteries, which supply the heart; they arise near the commencement of the aorta immediately above the attached margins of the semilunar valves. Aortic arch The aortic arch forms 2 curvatures, one with its convexity upward and the other with its convexity forward and to the left. As the vessel runs backward, its left side is in contact with the left lung and pleura. Three branches are given off from the arch of the aorta: the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery. The brachiocephalic trunk is the largest branch of the arch of the aorta and divides into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries. Descending thoracic aorta The descending thoracic aorta is contained in the posterior mediastinum. At its commencement, it is situated on the left of the vertebral column. As it descends, it approaches the median line; at its termination, it lies directly in front of the column. The branches of this segment are divided into 2 sets, visceral (pericardial, bronchial, esophageal, and mediastinal) and parietal (subcostal, superior phrenic, and posterior intercostal). Usually, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries arise from the aorta. Abdominal aorta The abdominal aorta begins at the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm, in front of the lower border of the body of the last thoracic vertebra. It descends in front of the vertebral column and ends on the body of the fourth lumbar vertebra, commonly a little to the left of the midline, by dividing into the 2 common iliac arteries. The branches may be divided into 2 sets, visceral (celiac, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, middle suprarenal, renal, testicular, and ovarian) and parietal (inferior phrenic, lumbar, middle sacral, terminal branches, and common iliac). Arteries of trunk Celiac trunk The celiac trunk is a short thick trunk that arises from the front of the aorta, just below the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm. It passes forward nearly horizontally and div


Which is the only London Underground station to be named after a football team?

How London's Football Teams Got Their Names | Londonist How London's Football Teams Got Their Names M@ How London's Football Teams Got Their Names A nice, neutral shot of park football by Homemade , to kick things off. Continuing our etymological tour of the capital. London contains hundreds of football clubs. To keep this list at a manageable length, we've only considered teams currently playing in the top four divisions (Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two). Feel free to discuss lower-placed clubs in the comments. AFC Wimbledon London's newest professional club, founded by supporters in 2002 after the original Wimbledon FC upped sticks to Milton Keynes. The name 'Wimbledon' is Anglo-Saxon, meaning 'Wynnman's hill' after a local land owner. The 'AFC' stands either for 'Association Football Club', or for nothing at all, and there's a ferocious debate about this point on the Wikipedia talk page. Arsenal Most people know that the Gunners originally played in Woolwich, and that their modern name (and nickname) comes from the Royal Arsenal munitions complex, based at Woolwich since the 17th century. The Workers of Woolwich mural reflects the workforce who founded Arsenal. Image by kenjonbro in the Londonist Flickr pool. Fewer will know that the club was originally founded in 1886 as Dial Square — the name of the workshop in which those earliest players laboured. So as not to alienate or exclude those from other workshops, the small club soon changed name to Royal Arsenal. In 1893, the club set up as a limited liability company, becoming the first London side to turn professional. The change of status warranted another name change, this time to the lengthy dribble of Woolwich Arsenal Football and Athletic Company, Limited... or just Woolwich Arsenal to their friends. A final transformation occurred a year after the team moved to Highbury in 1913, when the team dropped the Woolwich to become (boring boring) Arsenal. Photo by Umbreen Hafeez . The club's other etymological boast, of course, is that it is the only football team to bequeath its name to a tube station, after Gillespie Road became Arsenal in 1932. Brentford The name Breguntford is first recorded in 705, and simply means a fording place over the River Brent, which still flows through the area. The name Brent itself has even more ancient origins, and possibly relates to the goddess Brigantia. This makes Brentford the only London team that can legitimately claim divine origins. Charlton Athletic Charlton is an Old English name meaning something like 'farmstead of peasants', and was first recorded in the Domesday Book as Cerletone. The local club was founded as a youth team in 1905, adopting the qualifier 'Athletic', which was a common convention of the time. More interesting is their nickname 'The Addicks'. It is believed to be a south-east London corruption of 'haddocks', after the team's practice of dining on fish and chips from local fishmonger Arthur 'Ikey' Brian. Chelsea The Blues' name dates back to Anglo-Saxon times, with Chelsea a corruption of Chelceth or Chelchith. This means something like 'chalk wharf' (i.e. a place on the Thames where limestone or chalk was originally landed). Shame for fans of Old English puns that they never signed Norman Whiteside. And, indeed, that they actually play in Fulham. Crystal Palace Did you know that Crystal Palace Park was home to the FA Cup between 1895 and 1914? The annual fixture stoked up plenty of local demand for football, and so a professional Crystal Palace club side was formed in 1905. The team and park are, of course, named after the great glass structure that housed the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, which later moved to the slopes of Sydenham. That building was first dubbed "a palace of very crystal" by playwright Douglas Jerrold (father of William, who famously collaborated with Gustave Doré on London: A Pilgrimage). So, Palace fans, if it wasn't for Jerrold, your team might now be called Great Exhibition Centre Wanderers, or something like that. Dagenham & Redbridge The club formed in 1992


Gainsboro is a pale shade of which colour?

gainsboro - Wiktionary gainsboro Etymology[ edit ] This entry lacks etymological information. If you are familiar with the origin of this term, please add it to the page per etymology instructions . You can also discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium . A light bluish grey colour. gainsboro colour:


Javier Sotomayor set the world record in 1993 for which athletics event?

Will Javier Sotomayor's 25-year-old high jump world record fall at Sopot? IAAF World Championships Will Javier Sotomayor's 25-year-old high jump world record fall at Sopot? Will the 21-year-old high jump world record of Javier Sotomayor fall at the IAAF World Championships in Sopot? Ivan Ukhov might make that possible. Analysis 07 Mar 2014, 13:24 IST Will Javier Sotomayor’s record fall at Sopot? It’s been 25 years since Javier Sotomayor set the first 8-feet high jump mark, at the 1989 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Budapest. Javier Sotomayor is perhaps the greatest high jumper of all time, and this is not mere speculation but a fact which can be validated through his many superior performances. In fact, there has never been a high jumper like Sotomayor, with his flawless technique befitting to be termed as “oeuvre d’art”, or a piece of art. Sotomayor’s unique galloping approach, with elongated strides and a powerful left-leg take off as he pumped both of his arms, was accomplished with a great degree of elegance. His technique is one that is considered impossible to reproduce, and that was no miracle, but a result of rigorous training in his formative years. That supreme technique when coalesced with his unmatched speed, flexibility and explosiveness instantly turns into a recipe for greatness. Sotomayor was barley 15 years old when he eclipsed the 2-metre mark and, at the age of 16, he was already clearing 2.33 metres and making his mark in history by setting the new world junior record in 1984. On 8 September, 1988, he set a world record of 2.43 metres (7 feet 11 and three-quarter inches), at a meet held in Salamanca, Spain. This was four days prior to the opening ceremony of the 1988 Seoul Olympics , which he unfortunately could not participate in because of Cuba’s boycott of the games. On July 29, 1989 in the Central American and Caribbean Championships held in San Juan, Sotomayor set a new world record of 2.44 metres and thus became the first man to reach the 8-feet mark in history. And on July 27, 1993 in Salamanca, he not only improved the world record, but almost destroyed the boundaries of the human body by going beyond the 8-feet mark. His jump of 2.45 metres (8 feet and 0.5 inch) is one that inspires awe and admiration to this date, and no human being since then has come even close to replicating what he did 20 years ago. He won the gold medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, and became the World Champion in Stuttgart, 1993 and Athens, 1997. After a brief period of problems, he recovered to win the silver in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Sotomayor was unable to participate in two consecutive Olympics, the 1994 Barcelona Olympics and the 1988 Seoul Olympics, which definitely would have contributed to his medal case. Nevertheless, there are some astounding facts which reinforce the truth about Sotomayor’s rare greatness. Of the 25 best jumps in the history of this event, 17 are his. Only 12 men in history have jumped more than 2.40 metres, the second best of all time being  Patrik Sjöberg who did it four times (three times in 1987 and once in August 1989), but Sotomayor did it 24 times (in 21 different competitions between September 1988 and March 1995). During his period of peak performance in 1994, he cleared the 2.40 metre mark a record ten times. He was ranked the number one high jumper in the world for a record 8 years, and was in the top 10 list for 10 years. These facts eliminate all doubts regarding his superiority in the high jump event, and validate his legendary status and popularity in Cuba. 2012 Olympic champion, Ivan Ukhov. There is however an imminent threat which could materialize soon. The World Indoor Championships at Sopot, Poland from the 7th to the 9th March will provide the perfect opportunity for the Russian Olympic high jump champion Ivan Ukhov to vanquish Sotomayor’s 25-year-old record of 2.44 metres. Ukhov set a new Russian national record of 2.41 metres on 16th January, 2014 in Chelyabinsk, and then on the 25th February, 2014 in Prague, his jump of 2.42 metres tied him for the seco


Who played Sam ‘Ace’ Rothstein in the 1995 film ‘Casino’?

Robert De Niro as Sam 'Ace' Rothstein in 'Casino' - Photos - Robert De Niro's iconic movie roles - NY Daily News Robert De Niro's iconic movie roles Robert De Niro's iconic movie roles Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro has a prolific career that spans decades and includes some of the most significant films of our time. From Jake LaMotta to Vito Corleone, take a look at some of his most iconic roles that define his impressive career … Robert De Niro's iconic movie roles 10 | 10 Robert De Niro as Sam 'Ace' Rothstein in 'Casino' In his eight collaboration with Martin Scorsese, De Niro plays Sam "Ace" Rothstein in the 1995 film, "Casino." Ace is a top gambling handicapper who is hired by the Italian mafia to oversee a casino in Las Vegas. De Niro stars alongside Joe Pesci who plays Nicky Santoro, based on real-life Mob enforcer Anthony Spilotro. Getty Images


Which former US heavyweight boxer had the nickname ‘Terrible’?

The 50 Greatest Nicknames in Boxing History | Bleacher Report The 50 Greatest Nicknames in Boxing History By Kevin McRae , Featured Columnist Sep 3, 2012 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Marc Serota/Getty Images Lights Out and the Nigerian Nightmare, two of the best nicknames to ever grace a boxing ring. 102.1K 8 Comments Boxing has had its share of interesting nicknames over the years. From the crazy to the accurate, from the funny to the bizarre. They're all here, the best 50 nicknames in the long history of boxing. This list is not done in any particular order. It simply compiles the best of the best all in one place. Let the arguments, disagreements and debates begin. 1. James "Lights Out" Toney Marc Serota/Getty Images "Lights Out" was one of the best pure boxers of his generation. James "Lights Out" Toney was a superior defensive fighter known as much for his bulging waistline as his skill in the ring. Toney (74-7-3 45 KO) won championships at middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight. He also won a share of the heavyweight championship from John Ruiz, but the decision was overturned when Toney failed a drug test.  Toney chalked up victories over several high-profile names in his 20-plus-year career, including Mike McCallum, Iran Barkley, Michael Nunn and Evander Holyfield. With over 80 fights and world championships in three weight classes, "Lights Out" is a no-brainer for induction into the boxing Hall of Fame.   Al Bello/Getty Images "Thunder" was the ultimate blood and guts warrior in the ring. Arturo "Thunder" Gatti wasn't the most skilled fighter in the ring, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a gutsier warrior who ever stepped between the ropes. Gatti (40-9 31 KO) was best known for his all-out style of fighting and his willingness to accept all challenges. The typical Gatti fight would end with him willing to swallow four punches for every one he landed, with both eyes either swollen, bruised or bleeding. Despite all that, Gatti won more than his share of great fights. This included his three wars with fellow tough guy Mickey Ward between 2002 and 2003 in which Gatti emerged victorious twice. While known primarily for his fighting style, Gatti was also very successful in the ring, winning world titles in three weight classes. Unfortunately, he was taken from us before his time under suspicious circumstances in 2009. But his legacy as a blood-and-guts warrior lives on in the hearts of all who saw him fight. John Gichigi/Getty Images "Bonecrusher" is a former heavyweight champion. James "Bonecrusher" Smith won the IBF heavyweight championship with a stunning first-round knockout of Tim Witherspoon in December of 1986. Perhaps more importantly, he surrendered that title via unanimous decision early the next year against young fighter named Mike Tyson. Smith (44-17-1 32 KO) was a big player in the heavyweight division in the 1980s, scoring victories over Witherspoon, Frank Bruno and Jesse Ferguson. He briefly held a share of the heavyweight championship before losing it to Tyson. The fight was significant even in defeat, as Smith became just the third fighter, and first to go 12 rounds, to hear the final bell against "Iron" Mike. 4. Juan "The Hispanic Causin' Panic" Lazcano Alex Livesey/Getty Images "The Hispanic Causin Panic" shown here fighting Ricky Hatton in 2008. Juan "The Hispanic Causin' Panic" Lazcano was an underrated fighter who, despite a good record, only challenged for a world championship once. In that fight, he lost a narrow decision to Mexican superstar Jose Luis Castillo. Lazcano (37-5-1 27 KO) defeated solid but faded veterans Jesse James Leija and John John Molina during his career. But his signature victory came over former lighweight champion Stevie Johnston in 2003. Despite his inability to win a world title, that isn't what this list is about, and who can argue that "The Hispanic Causin' Panic" isn't one of the great nicknames in boxing history? 5. Oliver "The Atomic Bull" McCall Al Bello/Getty Images "The Atomic Bull" is a former heavyweight champion. Oliver "Th


Jackson Heights is a neighbourhood in which New York borough?

Neighborhoods and Local Communities in Queens Queens, NY Neighborhoods and Local Communities in Queens Neighborhoods are the heart of Queens where long-term residents feel great loyalty to their local communities. Though Queens is a borough of New York City, our neighborhoods can feel like small towns. Learn about the many different neighborhoods of Queens, NY. Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in!


Peru Peru OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Peru FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional republic CAPITAL: Lima AREA: 496,224 square miles (1,285,216 sqare kilometers) MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Andes MAJOR RIVERS: Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios Peruvian Flag Map of Peru GEOGRAPHY Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina . It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches to deserts and rain forests. Most people live along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, where the capital, Lima, is located.   Along Peru's west coast is a narrow strip of desert 1,555 miles (2,500 kilometers) long. Ancient people, called the Chimú and the Nasca, first inhabited this region thousands of years ago. The coastal desert makes up only about 10 percent of Peru, but it is home to more than half of all Peruvians.   The world's largest rain forest, the Amazon, covers nearly half of Peru. Called the selva in Spanish, this huge jungle, which also covers half of Brazil, is home to plants and animals that do not live anywhere else on Earth. Some scientists think there may even be Indian tribes there that have never seen the outside world.   The second highest mountain range in the world runs through Peru. These peaks, called the Andes, are so tall and forbidding that the ancient Inca people thought they were gods. They run from north to south and can be seen from Peru's beaches 50 miles (80 kilometers) to the west. The highest peak, Mount Huascarán, is 22,205 feet (6,768 meters) high. PEOPLE & CULTURE The people of Peru are a mix of many different cultures, including Indians, Spaniards and other Europeans, descendants of African slaves, and Asians. Until recently, most people lived in the countryside. But now, more than 70 percent live in cities. Most Peruvians follow the Catholic religion introduced by the Spanish. NATURE Because it has so many different ecosystems, Peru is home to a wider variety of plants and animals than most other countries on Earth. For many reasons, Peruvians have not had as much of an impact on their natural world as many other countries, and much of these ecosystems have been undisturbed.   A 250-acre (100-hectare) plot of Peruvian rain forest is home to more than 6,000 kinds of plants! There are hundreds of species that are only found in the Amazon. To protect these plants and animals, Peru has created special forest areas called reserves.   On the Pacific Coast, many interesting plant and animal species have adapted to the dry desert climate. And off the coast, the Peru Current nourishes huge numbers of small fish , which in turn support large populations of bigger fish and seabirds, including Humboldt penguins .   Peru's mountains support special types of grasses and plants, which provide food for mammals like llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. One plant that grows in the Andes, the puya raimondi, grows for a hundred years before blooming. Neuevo Sol