Who did Frank Bruno beat to win the WBC World Title in 1995?

On This Day: Frank Bruno beats Oliver McCall to win the WBC heavyweight title in 1995 - Boxing News Boxing News September 2, 2014 Matt Christie On This Day: Frank Bruno beats Oliver McCall to win the WBC heavyweight title in 1995 The fight was far from spectacular but for British fans, the night Bruno beat McCall was unforgettable, writes Matt Christie On This Day: Frank Bruno beats Oliver McCall to win the WBC heavyweight title in 1995 The fight was far from spectacular but for British fans, the night Bruno beat McCall was unforgettable, writes Matt Christie Read more articles by Don’t miss any action. Sign up for the free BN newsletter(s) here 1. EIGHT years before Frank Bruno challenged Oliver McCall for the WBC heavyweight title on September 2 1995, the pair sparred at the Royal Oak Gym in Canning Town. Bruno was rebuilding following a 1986 loss to Tim Witherspoon while the American was largely unknown. “We sparred for about 12 rounds,” Bruno remembered. “He caught me in the eye with his thumb. It was competitive, nice, but I don’t think he liked belly shots. I know he doesn’t, but he’s got a good jab and a lot of people underestimate that. No one got the better of it, but he was complaining when I hit him to the body, or on the border, and he kept saying ‘keep them up’.” 2. AS well as the defeat to Witherspoon, Bruno had also failed in world title bids against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. It was Lewis who McCall shocked to win his belt the year before. Since then, McCall had notched one successful defence – a tight points win over the ancient Larry Holmes. 3. MANY felt this was Bruno’s best chance to lift the world crown he desired so much. Including head trainer George Francis, who had worked with Bruno since 1986. “Frank has improved immensely. He watches what he does every night and if he makes a mistake he puts it right the next day… He’s had time to mature. When we started he was very stiff and muscular. He’s still muscular, but he’s more flexible, he bends his knees and is a much better fighter. But I wish I had him when he was 16 or 17, because some habits are hard to break.” 4. NIGEL BENN, preparing for a fight against Daniel Perez on the Wembley undercard, invited Bruno to join him at his Tenerife training base. But the heavyweight declined, explaining: “I can’t run 15 miles a day in high altitude and go and spar the way I do. Benn can’t spar the way I spar. All men are made differently. I couldn’t do it then go to the gym in the afternoon and spar eight rounds. I’m not Superman. Benn can’t train harder than me. I could bet my life on it. I love him. He’s come back from the brink.” 5. BRUNO, alongside promoter Frank Warren, attracted 30,000 fans – many of whom booed Edwin Starr’s rendition of the American anthem – to Wembley Stadium on a chilly evening. Benn despatched Perez in the seventh round and accompanied Bruno on the long walk to the ring, through the fireworks and screaming fans. It was there that McCall made him wait for 15 minutes. The champion emerged with that pained, almost tearful, expression designed to perplex his opponents. There had been rumours that the Amercan had not taken his training seriously, that the fame of being king had interfered with his lifestyle, but he was in fine shape. 6. PREDICTABLY, the hard-punching Briton started fast. He had no trouble connecting with McCall but the first few blasts were met with a smile, until a sweeping right hand wiped the false joy from his face, and the steadiness from his legs, at the end of the session. 7. McCALL had some success, bruising Bruno’s eye as early as the second round, and started to work his way into the contest before the halfway mark of the 12-rounder. By the seventh and eighth rounds it looked like McCall was on the brink of taking definitive control. But the challenger regained momentum in the ninth, his left-right working hard to keep McCall at bay. By the close of the 11th round, though, Bruno – ahead on points – was holding on tight to survive and the crowd prepared for a nervy final three minutes. 8. THE final round was on


Who did England beat by two runs in a 2005 Edgbaston Test Match?

BBC SPORT | Cricket | Ashes 2005 | England clinch thrilling victory England clinch thrilling victory Second Test, Edgbaston (day four) England 407 & 182 beat Australia 308 & 279 by two runs More day four photos England survived a last-ditch Australia fightback to complete a thrilling two-run victory in the second Test and level the Ashes series at 1-1. Australia were on the brink of victory when last man Michael Kasprowicz gloved Steve Harmison behind for 20. Kasprowicz and Brett Lee, who hit 43 not out, put on 59 for the last wicket, chasing a ground record target of 282. Shane Warne had begun the day with a defiant 42 before he trod on his wicket playing back to Andrew Flintoff. Man of the match Flintoff, who did the damage on the third day with an innings of 73 in England's second innings 182 then taking three wickets, finished with 4-79. The result was the tightest ever by a runs margin in the 128-year history of the Ashes. The last time England came from behind to level an Ashes series was in 1981, with the Ian Botham-inspired victory at Headingley, and they went on to win 3-1. There are just three days for the teams to recover before they go into the next battle, at Old Trafford on Thursday. Most of our guys thought the game had gone Michael Vaughan England reaction Australia were teetering on the brink as the day began but they refused to give up without a fight. Warne and Lee shared a partnership of 45 in just nine overs, both mixing orthodox shots with some lucky nicks and edges. And Kasprowicz looked anything but a number 11 batsman when he flayed spinner Ashley Giles over mid-off in an over that brought three boundaries. Harmison was hit out of the attack and Giles fared little better as England stuck with defensive field placings and a standard slip cordon. Pakistan's record of 79 runs made for the last two wickets to win a Test, secured against Australia in 1994, was in serious jeopardy. Warne hit a defiant 42 to frustrate England England missed a chance to clinch victory when Simon Jones put down a difficult catch at third man from a Kasprowicz upper-cut off Flintoff with Australia 15 runs short. When Flintoff over-stepped with his next delivery for a no ball and squirted four byes down the leg side, the match looked lost. Lee batted on despite being struck two painful blows by Flintoff, first on the elbow and then on the left hand. Harmison switched with more success to the City End but captain Michael Vaughan had little option but to persevere with him and Flintoff. Flintoff got through 10 overs on the fourth morning, bowling at speeds clocked around 90mph despite the pain in his left shoulder.


Which spice should be included in a bread sauce recipe?

Traditional Bread Sauce Recipe Traditional Bread Sauce Recipe Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Bread Sauce Recipe.  Photo © RFB Photography Updated July 12, 2016. Bread sauce is one of the oldest British sauces and dates back to medieval times. For a recipe to have survived so long is nothing short of a miracle but what is it that makes this such a British institution.  The bread sauce was once only one of a whole repertoire of British bread-based dishes, dishes designed to use up the staple of the kitchen, bread. Explore most European cuisines and you will find similar their inventive for a stale loaf ( Panzanella is a great example).   Bread was (and still is) an excellent way to thicken a sauce or soup, and if you have ever dropped a piece of bread into the soup and watched it turn to mush, you will understand the thinking on this.  The lovely bread sauce is now considered and essential of the Christmas table, and the perfect accompaniment to the turkey yet no threat to a strident Cranberry Sauce. Bread sauce is delicious with all components of the traditional  Christmas lunch , dip a crisp, hot roast potato into the sauce and tell me it is not delicious.  However, the sauce does not need to be kept merely for one day of the year. Try it with all poultry throughout the year and watch with delight at the discovery of the nutmeggy and clove scented sauce with your Sunday roast. It really does work, which no doubt is why it has survived for centuries.  300m (10 fl oz)  semi-skimmed milk 150 ml (5 fl oz)  double (heavy) cream 1 onion, peeled and studded with 6 cloves 1 bay leaf 75g  (1 ¼) cups) fresh bread crumbs 25g (1 oz)  butter


Which flag consists of a blue rectangle with a white rectangle in the centre?

House flags of Canadian Shipping Companies (I-M) (Canada) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website House flags of Canadian Shipping Companies (I-M) (Canada) From The National Maritime Museum : The house flag of Imperial Oil Ltd, Toronto. A rectangular flag divided diagonally in blue and white, with the letters 'I. O. LTD.' in white and blue. The flag is made of a wool and synthetic fibre bunting. It has a cotton hoist and is machine sewn. A rope and two Inglefield clips is attached. Brown (1951) has thinner letters, and small capitals TD Jarig Bakker, 17 August 2004 See also: image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 January 2014 Iron Ore Transport Company Ltd. The company was located in Toronto. The flag was a red � blue � white vertical tricolour. In the middle of the blue stripe was a white 5-point star bearing a red initial �H�. Source: US Navy Hydrographic Office: �Merchant Marine House Flags and Stack Insignia�, 1st edition 1961; p.3-9 Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 January 2014 James Baird, Ltd. image by Ivan Sache, 30 April 2008 Source: Lloyd's Book of House Flags and Funnels (1912) llo12 Lloyd's Book of House Flags and Funnels (1912) llo12 shows the house flag of "James Baird, Ltd." (#345, p. 53), a company based in St John's (Newfoundland), as blue with a white star in the middle. James Baird (1828-1915), born in Scotland, was a merchant and politician. Baird founded a company with his nephew James Gordon, involved in wholesale and retail trade of several kinds of goods and, to a lesser extent, in fish trade. After the destruction of most of St John's in a blaze in 1892 and the collapse of Newfoundland's banking system in 1894, Baird re-entered the fish trade, taking the assets of several of his ruined competitors. In 1901, Gordon became a full partner in the company, which was renamed accordingly Baird, Gordon & Co. In February 1908, the company was renamed James Baird, Ltd., following Gordon's death. Baird strongly boosted the development of local industries, taking shares in several firms, and was also involved in sealing and whaling industry [probably owning a fleet]. A full biography of James Baird can be read in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Ivan Sache, 30 April 2008 Job Brothers & Co., Ltd. contributed by Jan Mertens, 26 October 2005 The Maritime History Archive (Memorial University) offers a number of interesting virtual exhibits. One of these concerns the Job Brothers shipping company of Saint John's. Straight away we see a letterhead showing an unusual double house flag (image is clickable): a “Blue Peter”-like flag i.e. a blue-bordered white rectangle, above a longer, and narrow, red pennant. Interestingly, some accompanying photos show a racing boat also called “Blue Peter” whereas a ship of the same name would be a pioneer in freezing and canning at sea. The above site is my only source of information so I'll note a few highlights. What's in the Archive is listed on this page Having its origin in Bulley, Job and Co. of Teignmouth, Devon (GB), and active in various maritime undertakings (shipping, trading, outfitting) under that name since 1789, this firm moved to Liverpool in 1809 and maintained the Newfoundland side of the business i.e. fishing during the spring. Divided in 1839 into one company retaining the name and another one, Job Brothers, at Liverpool. (Over the years to come, temporary names would reflect the influx of new partners.) Sealing vessels plus oil and fertilizer manufacturing represented a wider business scope during the second half of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. Additional interests were mining, timber, and canning. An incorporation in 1909 led to the adoption of the name 'Job Brothers & Co. Ltd'; from 1927 to 1943, the famous Hudson's Bay Co. possessed a majority of shares, a role taken over two years later by Northatlantic Fisheries. which also controlled various industrial subsidiaries. Finally, in 1967, Job Brothers' remaining activities ceased. (Sometime during its existence there was a link with Blue Peter Stea


Bernard Hinault was the last Frenchman to do what?

Bernard Hinault: The greatest of them all? | Cyclingnews.com Share on Reddit Bernard Hinault: The greatest of them all? On his 57th birthday, CN looks back at the career of the brilliant and controversial Frenchman 1 / 21 Laurent Fignon leads former teammate Bernard Hinault in the 1984 Tour de France. (AFP) Hinault is considered one of the sport's most iconic riders (Sirotti) Lemond and Hinault were teammates but also rivals (Sirotti) The Frenchman was a hit in Italy as well (Sirotti) At the Worlds in 1984 (Sirotti) Pushing through the pain barrier in the Tour de France mountains (Sirotti) Hinault cheered through the mountains (Sirotti) The 1984 world championships in Barcelona: Jonathan Boyer (USA) leads Hinault. (Sirotti) The 'badger' makes his way up L'Alpe d'Huez. (Sirotti) Bernard Hinault warms up ahead of the 1985 Giro's prologue time trial in Verona. (Sirotti) Hinault takes a swig of some San Pellegrino in the '82 Giro. (Sirotti) Gianbattista Baronchelli, Hinault and Mario Becca ride in the final stage of the 1982 Giro. (Sirotti) 15 / 21 "Tappa" 17 to Boario Terme, Hinault grimaces on the climb, on a day that would be crucial to his Giro victory in 1982. (Sirotti) 16 / 21 Hinault leads Greg Le Mond in the 1986 Tour. The Frenchman had promised to support Le Mond after winning his final Tour in 1985. (Sirotti) Bernard Hinault in yellow in the '86 Tour on the climb to Serre Chevalier. (Sirotti) Teammates Bernard Hinault and Laurent Fignon at the 1983 Tour de France. (AFP) Bernard Thevenet (l) and Bernard Hinault at the 1978 Tour. (AFP) Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault topped the mountain (AFP) Skip Ad There are two figures who transcend the sport of cycling - giants of the road whose names are known all over the world and whose fame isn’t limited to dedicated followers of the sport. Household names, if you will. But some will argue that the greatest cyclist of all time isn’t Eddy Merckx or Lance Armstrong. Instead they’ll tell you that it’s a man who celebrates his 57th birthday today; a man who dominated cycling in the late 1970s and early 1980s; a man who remains the last Frenchman to win the Tour de France - Bernard ‘The Badger’ Hinault. Related Articles Bernard Hinault becomes patron of Team Raleigh Comparing the relative merits of sporting figures from differing eras is the most inexact of sciences. The big picture becomes blurred by personal sentiment, partisanship and, in most cases, a lack of objectivity. We all have our own heroes and we all have images indelibly burned into our psyche that have come about through following professional sport. Facts and statistics can never tell the full story. Numbers and figures are unable to stir emotions and quicken the pulse in the same way that a dramatic victory or an unlikely, glorious comeback can. Hinault’s career had all of the ingredients required to make his case of being the greatest rider of all time a strong one. He was a history maker. His towering personality and brusque charisma bestrode the sport for almost a decade. And some of his victories are etched into the annals of sporting legend, stories that will be passed down through generations of cycling fans not simply confined to his native France. Richard Moore, author of Slaying The Badger - his account of Hinault’s epic battle with Greg LeMond at the 1986 Tour de France - found that endorsement of Hinault’s greatness was easy to find when he was researching his book. Photo - Sirotti "One of the things that [legendary directeur sportif] Cyrille Guimard told me when I was doing my research was that Hinault was the most talented rider ever," says Moore. "Even more so, he said, than Merckx. I think there’s some truth to that. He didn’t want to win everything like Merckx did. But when he did want to win something he usually did. And he usually did so in emphatic style." Hinault turned professional aged 19 in 1974, which was, symbolically, the final year of domination by the man whose Hinault’s achievements are most often compared to. As Hinault’s career was just getting started, Merckx enjoyed one of the best


Who did Zeus have chained to a rock for giving fire to the human race?

Prometheus - Ancient History Encyclopedia Prometheus by Mark Cartwright published on 20 April 2013 In Greek mythology , the Titan Prometheus had a reputation as being something of a clever trickster and he famously gave the human race the gift of fire and the skill of metalwork, an action for which he was punished by Zeus , who ensured everyday that an eagle ate the liver of the Titan as he was helplessly chained to a rock.  Prometheus (Forethought) was one of the ringleaders of the battle between the Titans and the Olympian gods led by Zeus to gain control of the heavens, a struggle which was said to have lasted ten years. Prometheus did, however, switch sides and support the victorious Olympians when the Titans would not follow his advice to use trickery in the battle. Remove Ads Advertisement According to Hesiod ’s Theogony, Prometheus’ father was Iapetus, his mother was Clymene (or Themis in other versions) and his brothers were fellow Titans Epimetheus (Afterthought or Hindsight), Menoetius, and Atlas . One of Prometheus’ sons was Deucalion, an equivalent of Noah, who survived a great flood by sailing in a great chest for nine days and nights and who, with his wife Pyrrha, became the founder of the human race. In some traditions, Prometheus made the first man from clay, whilst in others, the gods made all creatures on Earth, and Epimetheus and Prometheus were given the task of endowing them with gifts so that they might survive and prosper. Epimetheus liberally spread around such gifts as fur and wings but by the time he got around to man, he had run out of gifts. Feeling sorry for man’s weak and naked state, Prometheus raided the workshop of Hephaistos and Athena on Mt. Olympus and stole fire, and by hiding it in a hollow fennel-stalk, he gave the valuable gift to man which would help him in life’s struggle. The Titan also taught man how to use their gift and so the skill of metalwork began; he also came to be associated with science and culture. Prometheus raided the workshop of Hephaistos and Athena on Mt. Olympus and stole fire; he then gave the valuable gift to mankind. In a slightly different version of the story, mankind already had fire, and when Prometheus tried to trick Zeus into eating bones and fat instead of the best meat during a meal at Mt. Olympus, Zeus, in anger, took away fire so that man would have to eat his meat raw. Prometheus then stole the fire as in the alternative version. This also explained why, in animal sacrifices, the Greeks always dedicated the bones and fat to the gods and ate the meat themselves.


Which 1932 novel is the most famous work of writer Stella Gibbons?

Cold Comfort Farm | novel by Gibbons | Britannica.com Cold Comfort Farm Moby Dick Cold Comfort Farm, comic novel by Stella Gibbons , published in 1932, a successful parody of regional and rural fiction by such early 20th-century English writers as Mary Webb and D.H. Lawrence . A popular and clever work, Cold Comfort Farm was awarded the Femina Vie Heureuse Prize in 1933. When Flora Poste visits her relatives in Sussex, she encounters a collection of rustic eccentrics enmeshed in a web of violent emotions, despair, and scheming. She manages to set things right. Learn More in these related articles: Mary Webb March 25, 1881 Leighton-under-the-Wrekin, Shropshire, Eng. Oct. 8, 1927 St. Leonards, Sussex English novelist best known for her book Precious Bane (1924). Her lyrical style conveys a rich and intense impression of the Shropshire countryside and its people. Her love of nature and a sense of... D.H. Lawrence September 11, 1885 Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England March 2, 1930 Vence, France English author of novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays, travel books, and letters. His novels Sons and Lovers (1913), The Rainbow (1915), and Women in Love (1920) made him one of the most influential English... More about Cold Comfort Farm 3 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References pastoral novel  (in novel: Pastoral ) External Links Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Article Title: Cold Comfort Farm Website Name: Encyclopædia Britannica Date Published: February 12, 2016 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cold-Comfort-Farm-novel-by-Gibbons Access Date: January 20, 2017 Share


What is a valetudinarian constantly worried about?

Valetudinarian | Define Valetudinarian at Dictionary.com valetudinarian [val-i-tood-n-air-ee-uh n, -tyood-] /ˌvæl ɪˌtud nˈɛər i ən, -ˌtyud-/ Spell a person who is excessively concerned about his or her poor health or ailments. adjective in poor health; sickly; invalid. 4. excessively concerned about one's poor health or ailments. 5. of, relating to, or characterized by invalidism. Origin of valetudinarian Examples from the Web for valetudinarian Expand Historical Examples The valetudinarian is a man subject to some affliction, imaginary or real, or it may be both. Cashel Byron's Profession George Bernard Shaw And, Sir, he is a valetudinarian, one of those who are always mending themselves. Loss and Gain John Henry Newman At my time of life, a man must expect to be a valetudinarian, and it would be unjust to blame one's native climate for that. A Smaller History of Rome William Smith and Eugene Lawrence Like Voltaire and Rousseau, he was born dying, and he remained delicate and valetudinarian to the end. British Dictionary definitions for valetudinarian Expand a person who is or believes himself to be chronically sick; invalid 2. a person excessively worried about the state of his health; hypochondriac adjective relating to, marked by, or resulting from poor health 4. trying to return to a healthy state Derived Forms C18: from Latin valētūdō state of health, from valēre to be well Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for valetudinarian Expand n. "one who is constantly concerned with his own ailments," 1703, from valetudinary (1580s), from Latin valetudinarius, from valetudo "state of health," from valere "be strong" (see valiant ) + -tudo, abstract noun suffix (see -tude ). Valetudinary (adj.) "sickly" is recorded from 1580s. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper valetudinarian val·e·tu·di·nar·i·an (vāl'ĭ-tōōd'n-âr'ē-ən, -tyōōd'-) n. A sickly or weak person, especially one who is constantly and morbidly concerned with his or her health. adj. Chronically ailing; sickly.


What is the divine nickname for the elusive Higgs boson?

What is the Higgs boson and why is it important? - CNN.com What is the Higgs boson and why is it important? By Nick Thompson, CNN Updated 8:13 AM ET, Tue October 8, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' Studying the 'God particle' – Three years ago, scientists in Geneva, Switzerland, announced they had proved the existence of the so-called "God particle" known as Higgs boson -- a never-before-seen subatomic particle long thought to be a fundamental building block of the universe. This year, researchers from two different teams combined their measurements of the particle, providing an unprecedented picture of Higgs boson's production, decay and interaction with other particles. Click through the gallery for more. Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' This graphic shows traces of the collision of particles from an experiment at the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) -- a large particle detector in Geneva. The Standard Model of particle physics lays out the basics of how elementary particles and forces interact in the universe. But the theory crucially fails to explain how particles actually get their mass. Particles, or bits of matter, range in size and can be larger or smaller than atoms. Electrons, protons and neutrons, for instance, are the subatomic particles that make up an atom. Scientists believe that the Higgs boson is the particle that gives all matter its mass. Hide Caption 2 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' An image of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment. "The Higgs boson is the last missing piece of our current understanding of the most fundamental nature of the universe," Martin Archer, a physicist at Imperial College in London, told CNN. "Only now with the LHC [Large Hadron Collider] are we able to really tick that box off and say 'This is how the universe works, or at least we think it does'." Hide Caption 3 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' Studying the 'God particle' – Higgs boson research takes place at the Large Hadron Collider -- a circular tunnel located 100 meters (328 feet) underground. It uses a particle accelerator to collide protons at extreme speeds. By combining their data, researchers found that there are different ways to produce a Higgs boson, and different ways for a Higgs boson to decay to other particles. Hide Caption 4 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' Studying the 'God particle' – British physicist Peter Higgs, right, speaks with Belgian physicist Francois Englert at a press conference at Geneva's CERN facility in 2012. Higgs and Englert shared the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for describing an explanation for why particles have mass. They independently published papers on this topic in 1964. Hide Caption 5 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' Studying the 'God particle' – CERN's Globe of Science and Innovation exhibition center and surface buildings, which provide access to the Large Hadron Collider, can be seen near Geneva, Switzerland. CERN Director General Rolf Heuer said, "There is much benefit in combining the results of large experiments to reach the high precision needed for the next breakthrough in our field. By doing so, we achieve what for a single experiment would have meant running for at least 2 more years." Hide Caption 6 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' Studying the 'God particle' – Teams from ATLAS and CMS Collaborations combined their research to obtain their results. "Combining results from two large experiments was a real challenge as such analysis involves over 4,200 parameters that represent systematic uncertainties," said CMS Spokesperson Tiziano Camporesi. "With such a result and the flow of new data at the new energy level at the LHC, we are in a good position to look at the Higgs boson from every possible angle." Hide Caption 7 of 9 Photos: Secrets of the 'God particle' Studying the 'God particle' – The particle accelerator magnets of the LHC are shown at the underground test facility at CERN near Geneva.


What was the sequel to the sitcom Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served? Again! (TV Series 1992–1993) - 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 Are You Being Served? Again!  Grace & Favour (original title) The staff of the defunct Grace Brothers department store reunite to run a rural hotel. Stars: Mr. Humphries and Miss Moulterd take a horse and carriage ride into town, to pick up Mr. Thorpe when his train arrives. On their way there, Malcolm Heathcliff catches up with them on his bike, once ... 8.6 The staff's first full day at the lodge proves more complicated than they expected. 8.3 After the gang has helped seeing the latest guests off, Celia Littlewood pays them a visit. Apparently, the annual local cricket match has always been held on the manor lands and she asks them if ... 8.3 a list of 34 titles created 26 Jul 2013 a list of 23 titles created 14 May 2014 a list of 34 titles created 10 Aug 2015 a list of 38 titles created 08 Oct 2015 a list of 28 titles created 11 months ago Title: Are You Being Served? Again! (1992–1993) 8/10 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. The staff of Grace Bros. take a trip to Costa Plonka while the department is being remodeled. Director: Bob Kellett The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store. Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton A reboot of the classic sitcom _"Are You Being Served?" (1972). Director: Dewi Humphreys When Mr. Humphries takes over as head of the mens-wear department at Bone Brothers in Australia, his character and experiences remain exactly the same as it was behind the counter in Grace ... See full summary  » Stars: John Inman, June Bronhill, Reg Gillam When Tom Ballard moves to Bayview Retirement Vilage, he meets Diana Trent, a feisty old woman who complains about everything and wants nothing more than just to die. Much to the dislike of ... See full summary  » Stars: Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes Audrey fforbes-Hamilton is sad when her husband dies but is shocked when she realises that she has to leave Grantleigh Manor where her family has lived forever. The new owner is Richard De ... See full summary  » Stars: Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Angela Thorne The Korean War and a long lost letter separate the lives of young lovers Jean and Lionel, whose paths cross again by happenstance. Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff Comic goings on in this series set in an English holiday camp called Maplins. The title comes from the camp's greeting, which the staff are meant to say with enthusiasm but all too often ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland Hetty wakes on her 60th birthday and decides to become a private investigator. With assistance from a teenager called Geoffrey and her husband Robert, combined with her own common sense, Hetty is confident she can solve any case. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Dominic Monaghan, Derek Benfield A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentricly conservative small town's church. Stars: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock Edit Storyline When Mr. Grace is killed in a tragic scuba diving accident, the Grace Brothers store is closed down. Being faced with the option of finding new jobs or early retirement on a miniscule pension, the staff takes over the running of a large manor house/ho


‘I must get a little hand put on this watch’ – heard regularly in which sitcom?

Nearest and Dearest Classic TV Show     Home      Programmes      Genres      Tributes      Games      Downloads      Store      Newsletter      Contact Us      Nearest and Dearest Classic TV Show The comic talents of Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker join forces in the roles of Eli and Nellie, a brother and sister who inherit their father's pickle factory - and a pile of problems. Nearest and Dearest Fan Tributes 8 elaine anne williams from manchester: I used watch it when I was little I loved it xx 7 Kit from Lancashire: I saw this programme as a little child and I had forgotton all about it until someone said, 'I must get a little hand put on this watch' which I think was one of Hylda's catchphrases. 6 Caroline from Coventry: I was talking to my husband about good old comedy shows you could laugh at as we watched last of the summer wine and only fools and horsees on GOLD, we were naming some of our favourites, In Loving memory with Thora Hird, and then we both said nearest and dearest, I love the guy who always said I'll av half, walter. I feel sorry for the younger generation either the shows now are not funny, or they swear too much. Shame. My kids av watched many old comedies I have bought on DVD, love THy Neighbour, On the Buses, Father Dear Father, Bless this House to name but a few. 5 marian slight from south tyneside england: there was only one every great female commedian and that was hylda baker followed by peggy mount true comic geniuses of british tv . 4 Garry Herring from HARTLEPOOL: Oh, there will never be another one like Hylda Baker, with her mis-pronounced lines ("don't you contracept me") and ("I can safely say without fear of Incineration") and insults towards Jimmy Jewel. Our Hylda was the tops and made me laugh every week when I first watched this classic series. Sadly, she died a lonely forgotten person and deserved much more tribute for her contribution to Comedy. my favourite episode is the one where they spend the weekend in Blackpool and Jimmy Jewel has to fight off the amourous attentions of the landlady while Lily and Walter turn up! trying to recapture their youth. Jewel takes one look at Walter and says "By the looks of him, it looks like he never had it in the first place!" Classic stuff! R.I.P.Hylda and Jimmy, to me you are both in the Comedy Hall Of Fame where you rightfully belong. 3 Shaun Moore from Darlington: Me and my Friend were watching the episode of nearest and dearest on Sunday! we were watching "Cindernellie" episode we had to pause it because we were nearly sick due to Laughton so much! HYLDA BAKER come the number 1 comedienne ever to grace screens. shaun 31 2 jacqui c-w from bournemouth: I remember watching the show as a child but dont remember any show in particular. What I do remember is Nelly frequently ask in Walter if he had been! I loved Hilda Baker she was a natural commedienne. 1 Richard Snape from Manchester: An episode of Nearest and Dearest where Arthur Mullard played a mayor who had been presented with a watch as a boy soprano. Jimmy Jewel had aquired the watch and was going to give it as a present. Will you be showing this episode again? Post Your Tribute Here: If you have a favourite moment or memory from Nearest and Dearest then please tell us about it. (note: All comments are moderated before being added to site. No ads, no spam, no questions please! Want to plug your site - see the webmaster info on home page): Your Name:


Who composed The Resurrection Symphony and The Symphony of a Thousand?

Mahler: The Genius Who Composed the Resurrection Symphony Mahler: The Genius Who Composed the Resurrection Symphony by DavidPaulWagner Gustav Mahler was an outstanding composer and conductor of the post-Romantic era. His lush symphonies included folk music and pastoral elements. Gustav Mahler's romantic music is often heard in modern movies (such as "Death in Venice"). His lush and often world-weary music included nine large-scale symphonies (including the "Resurrection") and cycles of orchestral songs including "The Song of the Earth" and "Songs on the Death of Children". Mahler's music is regarded as the peak of the post-Romantic period of classical music. Mahler's Life Gustav Mahler was born into a large Jewish family (he was one of 14 children) in Kaliste, Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) in 1860.  He showed early musical talent (his first public performance was when he was ten) and studied at the Vienna Conservatoire (conservatorium of music). While there he attended occasional lectures by the composer, Anton Bruckner. He was greatly influenced by the music of Richard Wagner. In 1878 he enrolled in Vienna University. He came under the influence of such continental philosophers as Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Lotse and Fechner. Conducting Career Mahler now commenced his career as an orchestral conductor. He was conductor of (in succession) the Budapest Opera, the Hamburg Opera, the Vienna Court Opera, the Metropolitan Opera (New York) and the New York Philharmonic Society.  As a conductor he showed the influences particularly of Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Bruckner and Bach.  Mahler as a Composer Many critics see Mahler's career as a composer as falling into thee sections. In the first part of his composing career (1880-1901), he composed four symphonies, the Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Song of a Wayfarer) song cycle, and other song cycles, which include songs from his Des Knaben Wunderhorn (Youth's Wonder Horn) cycle. In the second part (1901-07), he composed three instrumental symphonies (the 5th, 6th and 7th Symphonies), his Rückert songs (settings of poems by Friedrich Ruckert), his Kindertotenlieder (Songs on the Death of Children), more Wunderhorn arrangements, and finally his choral symphony (8th Symphony). In the third and final part of his composing career (1907-11), Mahler composed Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth), his 9th Symphony and his unfinished 10th Symphony. These final works show the composer's quiet resignation as he approached his death in 1911. Gustav Mahler's 5th Symphony in Visconti's 1971 film Death in Venice This film was based on Thomas Mann's novella of the same name Mahler's Life (continued) Mahler's Changing Fortunes During his lifetime Mahler's symphonies received wide interest, although he suffered anti-semiticism from various quarters. His songs generally received praise. The premiere of his Eighth Symphony in 1910 was a triumph with applause lasting half an hour. After his death, Mahler's works suffered a decline in popularity and were banned under the Nazi regime. However, since 1960 audiences have been more receptive to romanticism in music and to Mahler. Mahler has influenced a number of major composers including Schoenberg, Berg, Webern, Shostakovich and Britten. Mahler - Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection") Works of Gustav Mahler


Which opera is set aboard HMS Indomitable?

"Billy Budd" - Opera Canada, Vol. 53, Issue 1, Spring 2012 | Online Research Library: Questia Britten Opus Arte: OA1051 D This highly lauded production of Benjamin Britten's emotionally charged opera was made at the 2010 Glyndcbournc Festival. The new production, which garnered universal praise from British and foreign press, was the festival's first of Britten's masterpiece. The multilayered study of good and evil, based upon Herman Melville's novella, Billy Budd, Foretopman, takes place in 1797 during the French Revolutionary Wars and is set aboard the HMS Indomitable, a British man-of-war. English theatre director Michael Crandage, here making his opera debut, stages this dark, claustrophobic production tautly Christopher Oram's versatile set, which he describes as part "belly of a whale," and Paule Constable's atmospheric lighting add appreciably to the production's success. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The all-male ensemble, under the assured leadership of conductor Sir Mark Elder, features a uniform it not brilliant cast. The young South African baritone. Jacques Imbrailo, making both his role and house debuts, scores a resounding success in the title role. His open and easy manner, his naivete and innocence, his boyish, winning smile and his goodness of spirit all make him an ideal protagonist. … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books


What kind of flower is a Lady’s Slipper?

Meet The Ladies: The Slipper Orchids 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Mailstop Code: 1103 Washington DC 20250-1103 Meet The Ladies: The Slipper Orchids Ram's Head Lady Slipper (Cypripedium areitinum). Photo by Ian Shackleford. Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum). Photo by Maria Mantas, Flathead National Forest. Mountain Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium montanum). Photo by Nan Vance, USDA Forest Service. Did you know that in addition to the tall trees for which we are best known, a beautiful and sometimes hidden treasure of wondrous native orchids are on our National Forests and Grasslands? They might have been one of our best kept secrets - but no more. We want to share with the public this diverse, and frankly, awe-inspiring national treasure. Shy and pale, or flaunting in glorious color, they can be found under trees, in small openings, grassy meadows or prairies. Some are rare or becoming rare, but with quality management and the help of our partners we can reverse that trend. To that end we practice conservation and manage their habitats so that future generations will also be able to enjoy their many benefits. It is our hope that you too will be struck by their beauty and complexity as you meet here the elegant “ladies” of our National Forests and Grasslands and help us in our efforts to protect them. Lady’s slipper orchids are in the genus Cypripedium in the Orchidaceae family. Photo by T.G. Barnes, University of Kentucky. The genus name Cypripedium is derived from the Greek words "Cypris" an early reference in Greek myth to Aphrodite, and “pedilon” for sandal. This is because the fused petals that form the orchid’s pouch or modified lip (labellum) resemble a slipper or shoe. The staminode (sterile stamen) is often showy and seems to welcome the insect into the pouch where it makes its way to a back-door exit and in so doing transfers pollen to the stigma. There are about 50 species that are widespread throughout boreal, temperate, and tropical regions of the European, Asian, and North American continents. More than 30 species are distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. Twelve species occur in the US and eleven are represented on National Forest System lands. The Cypripedium orchids of North America are hardy terrestrial plants that can grow in cold climates and flower in early to mid-spring when there is plentiful moisture and cool temperatures. Species such as Cypripedium guttatum and C. passerinum that grow in Alaska are so well adapted to cold their shoots sprout up under the snow in the spring. For centuries Cypripedium species have been sought after and collected not only for their unique beauty but also for the medicinal trade. Widespread collection, attempts at transplantation, and loss of habitat have drastically reduced their numbers. Wild lady’s slippers have special requirements that make them difficult to cultivate, and rarely survive transplanting from the wild. Because of that, on federal lands it is illegal to dig or pick the orchids. Meet the Ladies The thumbnail picture links below lead to information about some of the species of lady slipper orchid. Moccasin flower (Cypripedium acaule) Ram's-head lady's slipper (Cypripedium arietinum) California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum) White lady's slipper (Cypripedium candidum) Clustered lady's slipper (Cypripedium fasciculatum) Spotted lady's slipper (Cypripedium guttatum) Kentucky lady's slipper (Cypripedium kentuckiense) Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum) Yellow lady's slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum) Sparrow's egg lady's slipper (Cypripedium passerinum) Showy lady's slipper (Cypripedium reginae) For further information about Cypripedium orchids Cech, R. 2002. Growing at-risk medicinal herbs. Horizon Herbs Publications, Williams, OR. Coleman, R. A. 1995. The wild orchids of California. Comstock, Ithaca, NY. Cribb, P. 1997. The Genus Cypripedium. Timber Press, Portland, OR.


What is the alternative name for the larkspur?

Delphinium, larkspur - THE POISON GARDEN website THE POISON GARDEN website       Delphinium spp. Summary Much admired for its beauty when in flower, delphiniums have   caused a number of fatal poisonings in cattle. Blog Entries Meaning of the Name Delphinium Generally, said to be from the Greek for dolphin either because the   flower spikes were thought to resemble the creature or just the   nectary. There are around 300 species within the genus. Some of the   more common being; elatum How Poisonous, How Harmful? Quite closely related to the Aconitum genus, its principle   alkaloid, delphinine, is similar to aconitine. Ingestion leads to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, muscular   spasms. If fatal, death is usually due to respiratory collapse   or cardiac arrest. Incidents Largely because there is nothing about the plant to encourage   ingestion, it is rated Category 'C' by the Horticultural Trades   Association as having the lowest potential for harm to humans. I have never seen a fully documented case of delphinium   poisoning in humans but 'Poisonous Plants in Britain and their   effects on Animals and Man' quotes an unpublished account of a   case where a man suffered a serious stomach upset with blurred   vision and muscle spasms five hours after ingesting an unknown   quantity of leaves and seeds. He was fully recovered after   twelve hours. Most of the poisonings reported in the literature are related   to cattle and other farm animals in the USA where some species   are found growing in pastureland. There are not many reports in   total and it appears to have become less of a problem in more   recent years, perhaps because the danger is better understood. The only reports, so far, in the 21st century come from   Switzerland where two cases have been written up making me   wonder if, perhaps, the Delphinium elatum concerned was a garden   escapee that has spread to farmland. Folklore and Facts There is surprisingly little folklore associated with   delphiniums. Surprising because it is quite common and its height   makes it imposing. John Gerard , who gives 'delphinium' as an alternative name   for Consolida, a related but different genus, says that there is   little written about any medicinal uses other than as an   antidote to scorpion stings. He quotes the notion that laying   delphiniums in the path of a scorpion will render it totally   incapable of movement until the plant is removed but says this   is just one of many 'trifling toyes' that are not worth reading. As a American plant, it might be expected to feature in   native American medicine but it does not. Indeed Charles E.   Millspaugh, in 'American Medicinal Plants' only mentions it once   and that as being a member of the buttercup family. The question of whether the whole plant was thought to   resemble a dolphin or just the nectary may lead to one fanciful   story that, in ancient Rome, men were pursuing a dolphin for   commercial exploitation so Neptune turned it into the   Delphinium. It's common name 'larkspur' is, again said to be a reference   to its look. The town of Larkspur in Colorado was given its name   by Elizabeth Hunt, wife of the governor, in 1871 because of the   abundance of delphiniums growing in the area.   Site Update All the pages in the A to Z section are regularly updated.


What name is given to the dried bummalo fish when crumbled over Indian cuisine?

Food Dictionary : Cook Advice Home › Food Dictionary a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | w | x | y | z A la mode Served with or in the fashion of. Desserts served a la mode are served with ice cream; meats served a la mode are braised with vegetables and served with gravy. Abaisse A piece of dough rolled to a required size. Abalone This gastropod can be found along the coasts of California, Mexico and Japan. The edible portion is the "adductor muscle" (false foot) by which it clings to rocks. Its iridescent ear-shaped shell is the source of mother-of-pearl. Abattis Paper towel. Acerola A cherry-like fruit from a small tree in the West Indies and adjacent areas. This fruit contains a high concentration of vitamin C. Also called "Barbados cherry" and "Puerto Rican cherry." Achar Very spicy relish from the cuisine of India and the Caribbean Islands. Achar may be made from fruits and vegetables. Achiote Dried brick red seeds of the annatto tree, used as a seasoning and to give food a deep red color. Achiote is used to add a yellowish-orange color to dishes, especially arroz con pollo. Substitute a little turmeric, paprika or saffron in a recipe if achiote is unavailable. Achiote paste Ground seeds of the large and shady annatto tree; earthy flavor with a hint of iodine; used as a coloring agent and commercially to color Cheddar cheeses and butter; used in slow-cooked sauces and stews. Acid A substance having a sour or sharp flavor. Most foods are somewhat acidic. Foods generally referred to as acidic include citrus juice, vinegar, and wine. Degree of acidity is measured on the pH scale; acids have a pH of less than 7. Acidophilus Milk Milk that has had lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria added to it. Many experts believe that this addition of bacteria helps restore or maintain "nature's balance" in the digestive tract. Acidulated water Water to which an acid substance such as lemon juice or wine vinegar is added. Once peeled, vegetables such as celeriac, globe artichokes or salsify are immersed in it to stop them discolouring. Ackee A bright red tropical fruit ("blighia sapida") that features a soft, creamy white flesh. Captain Bligh brought the fruit from West Africa to Jamaica in 1793. Certain parts of the fruit are toxic when under-ripe. Acorn Fruit of the oak tree. This nut may be eaten raw, roasted, or baked. It can be chopped to the size of coffee beans, roasted until brown, ground, mixed with a small amount of butter, and prepared as a coffee substitute. Acorn Squash An oval winter squash with a ribbed, dark green skin and slightly sweet orange flesh. May be eaten baked or directly from the shell. The word squash comes from the Massachusetts Indian word "asquash," meaning "eaten green." Additives Products that are added to meat to produce a certain flavor or result. Anything added to a meat or poultry product other than meat, poultry, or meat and poultry by products. Adobado In Texas, a sour marinade paste made with chiles, herbs and vinegar; in New Mexico and El Paso, a marinade for pork made with red New Mexican chiles, Mexican oregano and garlic. Adobo Piquant sauce or paste used as a seasoning for meats, seafood or poultry. It includes chiles, tomato, vinegar and spices; adobo may also be used for pickling. Adulterated food Food that has been contaminated to the point that it is considered unfit for human consumption. Aduski beans A small (one-quarter inch long or so), oval, brown or reddish-brown dried bean. This is an Asian bean usually made into flour, sprouted or used in desserts. Its slightly sweet flavor makes it an odd choice for a dinner bean. Aerobic Bacteria Bacteria that requires the presence of oxygen to function. Agar A tasteless dried seaweed that is used as a thickening agent. Sold in blocks, powder, or stands. Agar can be used in place of gelatin, but less is required. Also called "kanten" and "Japanese Gelatin." Agave Agave americana; botanical name for the maguey cactus from which tequila, mescal and pulque are made. Aging As applies to hams - Af


Which county was absorbed into Cambridgeshire in 1974?

Visitor UK Huntingdon - Tourist info for Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Search: Welcome to Huntingdon Huntingdon is located on the River Great Ouse, in the county of Cambridgeshire, approximately 66 miles north of London and 16 miles north-west of Cambridge. The town has a population of around 17,500. Administratively it is the seat of the local government district of Huntingdonshire which covers an area of approximately 912 sq kms and which has a population of around 159,000. It is an attractive and ancient market town which was once an important crossing point for the River Ouse on the Roman Ermine Street, and in more recent history was the county town of Huntingdonshire until being absorbed into Cambridgeshire in 1974. Primarily renowned as the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell there is much fine architecture, predominantly Georgian, and many notable historic features. The town's history dates from Roman times although there is evidence of much earlier settlement in the area. It was first recorded as a Saxon town in a charter of 650AD, and in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles of 656AD. The Danes built earthwork fortifications here during the 9th century and, during the 10th century, Huntingdon had its own mint. A thriving market town during the Middle Ages, the black death devastated the town in the 14th century. The town was granted another charter by King John in 1205, confirming its status as a borough and allowing a weekly market. Oliver Cromwell was born here in 1599, becoming MP for Huntingdon in 1626. During the civil war, the town was at first held by the Parliamentarians. It was attacked by the Royalists, led by Charles I, falling to them in August 1645. Because of its position on the turnpike road north from London,Â  the town prospered as a coaching stop during the 18th century. Huntingdon has a well preserved medieval bridge that used to serve as the main route of Ermine Street over the Great Ouse. Historically the town's economy was based upon agriculture, and whilst this is still important, todayÂ the service industry is the largest sector employing 64% of all workers. The name Huntingdon comes from the Old English name 'Hunta' plus 'inga' and 'feld' meaning 'hill of the huntsman, or of a man called Hunta'. In 973 the town was recorded as Huntandun, and in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Huntedun.


Which title was held by Queen Victoria’s father?

Queen Victoria - The UK's Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Victoria Queen Victoria The Longest Ruling Monarch of the United Kingdom Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Original Artist: By T H Maquire. (1852).  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By Patricia Daniels, Contributing Writer Updated July 26, 2016. Who Was Queen Victoria? Ascending to the throne at only 18 years old, Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for nearly 64 years -- the longest of any British monarch. During her reign, Great Britain became a powerful industrial nation and boasted an empire that stretched across the globe. Despite the early loss of her beloved husband, Queen Victoria provided a reassuring stability during much of the 19th century - an era of great social and technological change. The years of her reign are referred to as the Victorian Era. Dates: May 24, 1819 - January 22, 1901 Reign: 1837 - 1901 Also Known As: Alexandrina Victoria of the House of Hanover; "the Grandmother of Europe" The Girl Who Would Be Queen Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on May 24, 1819 to Edward, the Duke of Kent (and fourth son of King George III) and German Princess Victoire of Leiningen. Although Victoria was fifth in line to the throne - unlikely to become monarch - the duke feared that any future claim to the throne might be challenged if she were born abroad. continue reading below our video Profile of Queen Victoria He ensured that his daughter was born on British soil, moving with his pregnant wife from Germany to England. Christened Alexandrina Victoria at birth, the child came to be called Victoria. Despite being born into royalty, she did not grow up surrounded by wealth. Edward's spendthrift ways had left him with many debts. The duke and duchess, in an attempt to reduce expenses, moved with their infant daughter to a modest home. Not long after the move, Edward became ill and died of pneumonia on January 23, 1820 (Victoria was just eight months old). Six days later, King George III died as well, thus making George IV King of England. Victoria was now third in line to the throne behind her two uncles, who had failed to produce heirs. Victoria's Less Than Royal Childhood King George IV , whose only legitimate child had died in childbirth, was resentful of his brother's daughter. He begrudgingly allowed Victoria and her mother to move into an apartment at Kensington Palace, but would only approve a small allowance. The duchess’s brother, Prince Leopold (later King Leopold I of Belgium ), agreed to pay for Victoria's upbringing and education. Tutors were hired to school Victoria in history, math, drawing, and languages. Raised by a German mother who spoke little English, Victoria spoke mostly German the first few years of her life, but readily learned both English and French. In 1827, when Victoria was eight, her Uncle Frederick, the Duke of York, died, placing her one step closer to the throne. A Scheming Pair When newly widowed, Victoria's mother had turned for advice to John Conroy, a colleague of her late husband. In the years following the duke's death, the self-serving Conroy convinced the duchess that she should have herself declared Victoria's regent (an agent acting on behalf of an incapacitated or underage monarch) in the event that Victoria became queen while still a minor. In this way, Conroy - through the duchess - could essentially control the throne. When King George IV (who loathed Conroy and the duchess) died in 1830, the pair believed they could easily persuade newly-crowned King William IV to name the duchess as Victoria's regent. But King William did not trust the duchess and refused her request. The duchess petitioned Parliament, winning approval as Victoria's sole regent in 1831. The regency proved unnecessary. On June 20, 1837, a month after Victoria's eighteenth birthday, King William died, making Victoria queen of England. The Young Queen Weeks after assuming the throne, Queen Victoria moved to Buckingham Palace , where she began the business of ruling the nation. The young queen's composure and confidence impressed


Which German word means low-brow, cheesy, mass-produced art in poor taste?

What is The Difference Between Gaudy and Tacky Tweet Tacky Kitsch (; loanword from German) is a low-brow style of mass-produced art or design using popular or cultural icons. tacky   adj 1: (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried       and slightly sticky to the touch; "tacky varnish"   2: tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish     colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a     meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments" [syn: {brassy},     {cheap}, {flash}, {flashy}, {garish}, {gaudy}, {gimcrack},     {loud}, {meretricious}, {tatty}, {tawdry}, {trashy}]   [also: {tackiest}, {tackier}] 203 Moby Thesaurus words for "tacky":  Mickey Mouse, adherent, adhesive, amylaceous, base, beat-up,  bedraggled, blowsy, blowzy, boggy, breakable, brittle, broken-down,  brummagem, bulldogged, bulldoggish, bulldoggy, bullheaded,  careless, cheap, cheap-jack, cheesy, chintzy, clabbered, clammy,  clingy, clotted, coagulated, coarse, cobwebby, common, crude,  crumbly, curdled, dainty, damp, dampish, dank, delicate,  delicately weak, dewy, dilapidated, dingy, doughy, dowdy,  down-at-heel, down-at-the-heels, drabbletailed, draggled,  draggletailed, effeminate, faded, fenny, flimsy, fourth-class,  fragile, frail, frangible, frayed, frazzled, frowzy, frumpish,  frumpy, full of holes, gaudy, gaumy, gelatinous, gimcrack,  gimcracky, glairy, gluelike, gluey, glutenous, glutinose,  glutinous, gone to seed, gooey, gossamery, grubby, grumous, gumbo,  gumbolike, gumlike, gummous, gummy, heavy, holey, humid, in rags,  in shreds, in tatters, incorrect, inelegant, inferior, informal,  inspissated, irregular, jelled, jellied, jellylike, jerry,  jerry-built, light, lightweight, loose, low-class, low-grade,  low-quality, low-test, lumpen, marshy, mean, messy, moist,  mucilaginous, muggy, mussy, namby-pamby, negligent, obstinate,  out-of-date, outmoded, paltry, papery, pasteboardy, pasty, patchy,  persistent, poky, poor, punk, puny, ragged, raggedy, rainy, ratty,  ropy, roric, roriferous, ruinous, run-down, scraggly, scruffy,  second-best, second-class, seedy, self-adhesive, shabby, shattery,  shoddy, sissified, slabby, slack, slatternly, sleazy, slight,  slimy, slipshod, slithery, sloppy, slovenly, sluttish, sordid,  squalid, starchy, stickable, sticky, stodgy, stringy, stubborn,  swampy, syrupy, tasteless, tattered, tatty, tawdry, tenacious,  thick, thickened, third-class, third-rate, threadbare, tinny, torn,  tough, tremelloid, tremellose, unbecoming, undried, unkempt,  unneat, unsightly, unsubstantial, unsuitable, untidy, viscid,  viscose, viscous, vulgar, wet, wettish, wispy, womanish Tacky \Tack"y\, n. [Written also {tackey}.]  An ill-conditioned, ill-fed, or neglected horse; also, a  person in a like condition. [Southern U. S.]  [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Tacky \Tack"y\, a. [Etymol. uncert.]  1. Dowdy, shabby, or neglected in appearance; unkempt.    [Local, U. S.]    [Webster 1913 Suppl.]   2. In poor taste; appearing cheap; gaudy; unstylish. Broadly    used to describe objects whose style is disapproved of by    the speaker.    [PJC]   3. Tactless; in poor taste; -- used to describe behavior.    [PJC] Tacky \Tack"y\, a. [Cf. {Techy}, {Tack} a spot.]  Sticky; adhesive; raw; -- said of paint, varnish, etc., when  not well dried. [U. S.]  [1913 Webster] Data Sources: gaudy: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 gaudy: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 gaudy: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 gaudy: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 tacky: WordNet (r) 2.0 tacky: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 tacky: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 tacky: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 tacky: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 Currently unrated


Which French phrase translates as ‘blow of mercy’?

French Words and Expressions in English French Words and Expressions in English Learn the true meanings of French words and expressions commonly used in English Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! What I Learned About Today You might also enjoy: Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ?    Chic sounds more chic than "stylish." cinéma vérité   "cinema truth" comme il faut    "as it must"    The proper way, as it should be cordon bleu   "blue ribbon" coup de foudre    "bolt of lightning"    Love at first sight coup de grâce   "mercy blow"    Deathblow, final blow, decisive stroke coup de main   "stroke of hand"    Somehow the English meaning (surprise attack) got completely separated from the French (assistance, helping hand). coup de maître   "master stroke"    A stroke of genius coup de théâtre   "stroke of the theater"    Sudden, unexpected turn of events in a play coup d'etat    "state blow"    Overthrow of the government. Note that the last word is capitalized and accented in French: coup d'État. coup d'œil    "stroke of the eye"    A glance    Baked custard with carmelized crust crème caramel   "caramel cream"    Synonym of flan - custard lined with caramel crème de cacao   "cream of cacao"    Chocolate-flavored liqueur crème de la crème   "cream of the cream"    Synonymous with the English expression "cream of the crop" - refers to the best of the best. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance crème de menthe   "cream of mint"    Mint-flavored liqueur crème fraîche    "fresh cream"    This is a funny term. Despite its meaning, crème fraîche is in fact slightly fermented, thickened cream. crêpe de Chine   "Chinese crepe"    Type of silk cri de cœur   "cry of heart"    The correct way to say "heartfelt cry" in French is cri du cœur (literally, "cry of the heart") crime passionnel   "passionate crime"    Crime of passion critique   "critical, judgment"    Critique is an adjective and noun in French, but a noun and verb in English; it refers to a critical review of something or the act of performing such a review. cuisine   "kitchen, food style"    In English, cuisine refers only to a particular type of food/cooking, such as French cuisine, Southern cuisine, etc. cul-de-sac   "bottom (butt) of the bag"    Dead-end street debutante   "beginner"    In French, débutante is the feminine form of débutant - beginner (noun) or beginning (adj). In both languages, it also refers to a young girl making her formal début into society. Interestingly, this usage is not original in French; it was adopted back from English. décolletage, décolleté   "low neckline, lowered neckline"    The first is a noun, the second an adjective, but both refer to low necklines on women's clothing. dégustation   "tasting"    The French word simply refers to the act of tasting, while in English "degustation" is used for a tasting event or party, as in wine or cheese tasting. déjà vu    "already seen"    This is a grammatical structure in French, as in Je l'ai déjà vu=> I've already seen it, whereas in English, déjà vu refers to the phenomenon of feeling like you've already seen or done something when you're sure that you haven't. demimonde   "half world"    In French, it's hyphenated: demi-monde. In English, there are two meanings:    1. A marginal or disrespectful group    2. Prostitutes and/or kept women demitasse   "half cup"    In French, it's hyphenated: demi-tasse. Refers to a small cup of espresso or other strong coffee. démodé   "out of fashion"    Same meaning in both languages: outmoded, out of fashion de rigueur   "of rigueur" de trop    "of too much"    Excessive, superfluous Dieu et mon droit   "God and my right"    Motto of the British monarch divorcé, divorcée   "divorced man, divorced woman"    In English, the feminine, divorcée, is far more common, and is often written without the accent: divorcee double entendre   "double hearing"    A word play or pun. For example, you're looki


Which dynastic honour group is restricted to 24 members at any given time?

ACHS Member Directory The Honor Society in American Colleges   The idea that underlies the honor societies in American colleges and universities is threefold. They exist primarily to recognize the attainment of scholarship of a superior quality. In the second place, a few societies recognize the development of leadership qualities, character, and good campus citizenship in addition to a strong scholarship record. Thirdly, and to the degree that they make this recognition a thing to be coveted, they encourage the production of superior scholarship and leadership. To accomplish these objectives, it is clear that an honor society must define and maintain a truly high standard of eligibility for membership and achieve sufficient status by so doing that membership becomes something to be highly valued. The second point is greatly advanced if the significance of membership is appreciated over a wide area; thus, the society with a number of chapters at accredited institutions is stronger than one that is purely local, and societies known and admired outside the college may be regarded as having achieved maturity and success. The honor society has followed the expansion and specialization of higher education in America. When Phi Beta Kappa was organized in 1776, there was no thought given to its field, since all colleges then in existence were for the training of men for the service of the church and the state. With the expansion of education into new fields a choice had to be made, and Phi Beta Kappa elected to operate in the field of liberal arts and sciences. Although this was not finally voted in until 1898, the trend was evident earlier, as the 1880s saw the establishment of Tau Beta Pi in the field of engineering and Sigma Xi in scientific research. Early in the 20th century, other honor societies came into being. One of these, Phi Kappa Phi, was started by the presidents of three state universities, with the thought that these institutions should have their honor society; later, its field was wisely extended to include any institution of university scope, accepting into membership superior students of all schools of which they are a part. More recently another scholarship honor society covering all academic fields, Alpha Chi, was organized. With these exceptions, and the exception of Alpha Kappa Mu, Delta Epsilon Sigma, and Alpha Sigma Nu that had origins in Black, Catholic, or Jesuit colleges and universities, scholarship honor societies have followed the earlier tradition of selecting a specific field of coverage. Thus, for example: Delta Mu Delta elects in the field of business administration, Pi Kappa Lambda in music, and Rho Chi in pharmacy. Three interesting and important variations have developed since 1900. One of these recognizes the values of extracurricular activities and the development of general campus citizenship. Prime requisite for election is meritorious attainments in all-around leadership in college life. In this field, Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board have achieved excellent reputations. It is to be noted that both have a strong requirement of scholarship. A second variation is represented by the numerous societies that draw their membership from the various departments of study, recognizing good work in the field of the student’s special field of study. These societies are generally known as departmental, or specialized honor societies and are represented by such societies as Sigma Pi Sigma in physics; Alpha Epsilon Delta in pre-medicine; Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha in forensics; Phi Alpha Theta in history; Eta Kappa Nu in electrical engineering; Pi Tau Sigma in mechanical engineering; Tau Sigma Delta in architecture and allied arts; Pi Sigma Alpha in political science; Phi Sigma in the biological sciences; Phi Sigma Iota in foreign languages; Alpha Pi Mu in industrial engineering; Pi Gamma Mu in social science; Chi Epsilon in civil engineering; Kappa Tau Alpha in journalism; Phi Sigma Tau in philosophy; and Sigma Theta Tau in nursing. The third variation recognizes scholastic achievement dur


Under which Prime Minister were life peerages instituted?

Peerage Basics Peerage Basics For a quick intro, see John Hopfner's brief primer on titles . A peer of the realm is one who holds one (or more of five possible) title(s) of nobility and the estate(s) bestowed upon him or his direct ancestor by the monarch. Although other members of his family might be addressed by "Lord This" and "Lady That," none of them are peers; their titles are all courtesy titles , including his wife's (although she is usually called a "peeress") (1) .  A duke or duchess is addressed as "Your Grace" by social inferiors, and as "Duke" or "Duchess" by social equals (1a) (unfortunately I have not been able to discover what exactly "social equal" means).  All other peers and peeresses are called by "Lord" or "Lady" prefixed to the title, for example, Lord Spencer or Lady Thatcher.    The five titles, in descending order of precedence, or rank, are:   Marquess (or, in the French and Scottish spelling, Marquis) Earl Baronets and Knights are not peers. As you'd expect from the ranking, dukes have always been the rarest British noble title. There have never been more than 40 non-royal dukedoms in being at any one time, and ordinarily there have been fewer than that. Today there are about 25 of them. (3) Barons, being the lowest rank of nobility, have usually been the most numerous of the five degrees. The next most numerous dignity has usually been that of Earl; Marquesses and Viscounts have always been comparatively less numerous, though not so rare as the dukes. In 1818, however, there were more earls than barons. There were 25 non-royal dukes, 31 marquesses, 212 earls, 69 viscounts, and 193 barons. These numbers include 21 peeresses in their own right : six countesses and 15 baronesses, but they do not include subsidiary titles (i.e., only the highest-ranking title held by the peer is counted). (4)       Only a peer may be said to hold a title "in his/her own right." All other titles are courtesy titles (6) . There are five types of peerages in Great Britain: peers of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom (7) . This makes a great difference in precedence , and in some cases, privilege . The higher the rank, the more likely it is that the peer holds several peerages , which may be distributed throughout the five peerages, depending upon their dates of creation. Historically, retired prime ministers have been granted a peerage, traditionally an earldom, and then serve in the House of Lords (8) . (Some of them had peerages before they became prime minister, so they would have been elevated.) Churchill was offered, and turned down, the Dukedom of Dover (9) . Anthony Eden was created Earl of Avon, (10) but he had no heirs. (11) Harold MacMillan was offered an earldom, but declined; (12) but later, on his 90th birthday, he was created Earl of Stockton. (13) Margaret Thatcher was granted a life peerage as a baroness. (14) Women were not allowed a seat in the House of Lords, even if they held a peerage in their own right , until the 1963 Peerage Act granted them that right. (15) Nonetheless, before then they held all of the other privileges which attended their specific peerage, although often if the peerage carried with it some special office, the office would be fulfilled by the peeress's husband. (16) In addition, wives of peers enjoyed many of the privileges of peers, including a trial in the House of Lords rather than by jury. (17) The Most Stingy Monarch award goes to Elizabeth I, who created only eight peerages in the 54 years of her reign. (18) James I invented the baronetcy , a hereditary knighthood (a "Sir" rather than a Lord, and not a peer), which he sold blatantly to fund his Irish wars; (19) Victoria used the baronetcy to reward persons (often those engaged in Trade) who deserved recognition but should not be cluttering up the House of Lords; in the Georgian era, Irish peerages were most often granted to Englishmen with no connection to Ireland, for much the same reason. (20) In our century, creation of titles has had less to do with the monarch and more to do with the


Which is the highest order of chivalry in England?

Orders of Chivalry - Ede & Ravenscroft Orders of Chivalry The Six British Orders of Chivalry About Orders of Chivalry The orders of chivalry conjure up tales of courage and devotion. In medieval times monarchs rewarded loyal supporters for gallantry in battle with gifts of land, money or titles as a mark of distinction. As the centuries passed selected loyal and brave subjects were awarded knighthoods. Knights would receive a chain of honour, or collar. These awards form the basis of today’s orders of chivalry. Ede and Ravenscroft has made mantles for the nation’s orders of chivalry since 1689. In order of seniority, the six British orders of chivalry are: The Most Noble Order of the Garter The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle The Most Honourable Order of The Bath The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George The Royal Victorian Order The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire His Royal Highness Prince Charles wearing the regalia of a Knight of The Most Noble Order of the Garter The Most Noble Order of the Garter THE MOST ANCIENT AND MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE THISTLE Established in 1687 by His Majesty King James II of England and VII of Scotland. This is the highest honour awarded by the Sovereign in Scotland. The mantle is of dark green silk velvet lined with white silk taffeta and a silver and gold hand embroidered badge on the left breast. In the badge’s centre sits the Order’s emblem: the thistle, circled by the motto, “Nemo me impune lacessit”. ‘No one provokes me with impunity’. A blue velvet hood is attached to the right shoulder, and the mantle is fastened with green and gold embroidered cordons. The Order’s gold enamelled collar is attached to the mantle with white silk satin bows. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE In 1814 Great Britain enjoyed an important victory over Napoleon’s forces, gaining control of Malta and the Ionian islands. Much credit for the victory was down to brave and loyal Maltese and Ionian islanders. In 1818 the Prince Regent instituted the new order- The Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. By 1864 the Order was bestowed on a wider range of British subjects. Today diplomats and other members of the Foreign Office or loyal subjects who have offered valuable service connected to Commonwealth or foreign affairs may be privileged enough to receive the Order. The emblem depicts the Archangel St. Michael clasping a sword and trampling on Satan. The motto reads: “ Auspicum Melioris Aevi” ‘Token of a better Age’.The mantle is in Saxon-blue satin, lined with scarlet silk taffeta. On the left breast sits a gold and silver hand embroidered badge. A centrepiece features an enamelled plate with the Order’s emblem and motto. The mantle is fastened at the front with embroidered cordons of blue, red and gold. The collar is attached with silk satin shoulder bows. The Royal Victorian Order THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE In 1917 His Majesty King George V instituted The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. It has been called ‘the people’s order of chivalry’.  Since the Order’s foundation, Ede & Ravenscroft has made its mantle of rose-pink satin lined with pearl-grey silk taffeta. The star of the Order is hand embroidered in silver and gold on the left breast. In its centre sits the crowned effigies of His Majesty King George V and Her Majesty Queen Mary. Its gold inscribed motto reads, “For God and Empire”. The mantle closes at the front with cordons of pearl-grey silk, with rose and silver tassels. A gold collar is fastened with white and silk satin shoulder bows. The Six British Orders of Chivalry The Most Noble Order of the Garter The robes of the Order are magnificent. They feature the Blue Garter and Garter Mantle. Fashioned from deep blue silk velvet lined with white silk taffeta, a hand embroidered gold badge on the left breast displays the cross of St. George, encircled by the motto: “Honi soit qui mal y pense” ‘Dishonoured be he who thinks evil of it’. A crimson silk velvet ho


Which element Atomic Number 19 was originally called Kalium?

It's Elemental - The Element Potassium It's Elemental Melting Point: 336.53 K (63.38°C or 146.08°F) Boiling Point: 1032 K (759°C or 1398°F) Density: 0.89 grams per cubic centimeter Phase at Room Temperature: Solid Element Classification: Metal Period Number: 4    Group Number: 1    Group Name: Alkali Metal What's in a name? From the English word potash. Potassium's chemical symbol comes from the Latin word for alkali, kalium. Say what? Potassium is pronounced as poh-TASS-ee-em. History and Uses: Although potassium is the eighth most abundant element on earth and comprises about 2.1% of the earth's crust, it is a very reactive element and is never found free in nature. Metallic potassium was first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 through the electrolysis of molten caustic potash (KOH). A few months after discovering potassium, Davy used the same method to isolate sodium . Potassium can be obtained from the minerals sylvite (KCl), carnallite (KCl·MgCl2·6H2O), langbeinite (K2Mg2(SO4)3) and polyhalite (K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O). These minerals are often found in ancient lake and sea beds. Caustic potash, another important source of potassium, is primarily mined in Germany, New Mexico, California and Utah. Pure potassium is a soft, waxy metal that can be easily cut with a knife. It reacts with oxygen to form potassium superoxide (KO2) and with water to form potassium hydroxide (KOH), hydrogen gas and heat. Enough heat is produced to ignite the hydrogen gas. To prevent it from reacting with the oxygen and water in the air, samples of metallic potassium are usually stored submerged in mineral oil. Potassium forms an alloy with sodium (NaK) that is used as a heat transfer medium in some types of nuclear reactors. Potassium forms many important compounds. Potassium chloride (KCl) is the most common potassium compound. It is used in fertilizers, as a salt substitute and to produce other chemicals. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is used to make soaps, detergents and drain cleaners. Potassium carbonate (KHCO3), also known as pearl ash, is used to make some types of glass and soaps and is obtained commercially as a byproduct of the production of ammonia. Potassium superoxide (KO2) can create oxygen from water vapor (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) through the following reaction: 2KO2 + H2O + 2CO2 => 2KHCO3 + O2. It is used in respiratory equipment and is produced by burning potassium metal in dry air. Potassium nitrate (KNO3), also known as saltpeter or nitre, is used in fertilizers, match heads and pyrotechnics. Estimated Crustal Abundance: 2.09×104 milligrams per kilogram Estimated Oceanic Abundance: 3.99×102 milligrams per liter Number of Stable Isotopes: 2   ( View all isotope data ) Ionization Energy: 4.341 eV


Who wrote The Tracks of My Tears and My Guy?

The Tracks Of My Tears by The Miracles Songfacts The Tracks Of My Tears by The Miracles Songfacts Songfacts One of the most gut-wrenching songs on record, this one is about a man who tries to hide his pain, but cannot conceal the tracks made by his tears. He has come out of a relationship with the love of his life, and the song is his confession to her that his high spirits are just an act and she's the only one for him, or perhaps what he wants to tell her but can't. Miracles leader Smokey Robinson came up with the concept when he was looking in the mirror one day, and thinking, What if a person would cry so much that you could see tracks of their tears in their face? Miracles members Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, and Marv Tarplin wrote this song. Robinson penned the lyrics; Tarplin, The Miracles' guitarist, came up with the riff. Robinson recalled: "'Tracks of My Tears' was actually started by Marv Tarplin, who is a young cat who plays guitar for our act. So he had this musical thing [sings melody], you know, and we worked around with it, and worked around, and it became 'Tracks of My Tears.'" Tarplin got the idea for the music after listening to a calypso tune: Harry Belafonte's " The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) ." Robinson had the music Tarplin wrote on a cassette, but it took him about six months to write the lyrics. The words started coming together when he came up with the line, "Take a good look at my face, you see my smile looks out of place." From there, it was a few days before he got the lines, "If you look closer it's easy to trace... my tears." What to do with those tears was a problem, as he wanted to say something no one has said about tears. In a 2006 interview with NPR, he explained that he finally came up with the image of tears leaving lasting marks, and the song came together. "One day I was listening, and it just came - the tracks of my tears," said Robinson. "Like footprints on my face. So that was what I wrote about." Four different artists have charted with this song in America. Johnny Rivers had the biggest hit, taking it to #10 in 1967. Two of the most acclaimed female vocalists of their time, Aretha Franklin and Linda Ronstadt, also charted covers, Franklin's making #71 in 1969 and Ronstadt's going to #25 in 1976. Other notable versions of this song include renditions by Go West in 1993 and Adam Lambert in 2009. When he first recorded this song with The Miracles, Robinson left out the last chorus, fading it out on the "I need you, I need you" line. He was convinced to end on the chorus when he played the song at one of the famous Monday morning meetings at Motown, where songs were scrutinized by their team. Robinson wrote a similar song a few weeks later called "My Girl Has Gone," which was released as the next Miracles single. Motown head Berry Gordy has said that this song represents Smokey Robinson's best work. The song was popular among American soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War, which is reflected in the 1986 Oliver Stone movie Platoon, where the song is used. Other films to feature the song include The Big Chill (1983), The Walking Dead (1995) and Bobby (2006). TV series to used the song include The Wonder Years and Wife Swap.


Who made the original recording of What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?

What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Drum Backing Track - Jimmy Ruffin - Drumless Tracks Karaoke Version > Soul > Jimmy Ruffin > What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Drum Backing Track - Jimmy Ruffin Backing Track for Drummer. This title is a cover of What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted as made famous by Jimmy Ruffin Tempo: 97 BPM In the same key as the original: B♭ This song ends without fade out Duration: 3:06 - Preview at: 1:47 Drum Backing Track MP3 Drum Backing Track With Vocals Version with vocals without drum kit Drum Backing Track Without vocals Version without vocals without drum kit Full version Full version with vocals and drum kit Drum only Genres: Soul , In English Original songwriter: William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, James Dean All files available for download are reproduced tracks, they're not the original music.               This instrumental version contains the background music for drummer. Want to customize this backing track? Drum Backing Track $1.99 All music rights are managed by SACEM and PRS For Music. The images are for illustrative purposes only and are not contractual. All musical material is re-recorded and does not use in any form the original music or original vocals or any feature of the original recording. Without expressed permission, all uses other than home and private use are forbidden. More information... ·


Levi Stubbs was lead singer with which act?

Levi Stubbs, 72, Powerful Voice for Four Tops, Dies - The New York Times The New York Times Music |Levi Stubbs, 72, Powerful Voice for Four Tops, Dies Search Continue reading the main story DETROIT — Levi Stubbs, the gravelly-voiced, imploring lead singer of the Motown group the Four Tops, who stood out in 1960s pop classics like “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” and “Bernadette,” died on Friday at his home here. He was 72. His death was confirmed by the office of the Wayne County Medical Examiner. No cause was given. Mr. Stubbs had had a series of illnesses, including a stroke and cancer, that forced him to stop performing in 2000, although he briefly participated in the Four Tops’ 50th-anniversary concert in 2004, which was broadcast on public television. Formed while its original members were in high school, the Four Tops were one of the most successful groups of the 20th century. They had more than 40 hits on the Billboard pop charts, including their first No. 1 single, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” in 1965. Hugely popular abroad as well as in the United States, the group became a linchpin of Motown Records, the Detroit label started by Berry Gordy Jr., and was second only to the Temptations, with whom it was often compared, in popularity among its male artists. In 1990 the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Unlike the Temptations, whose members regularly changed, the Tops exhibited extraordinary loyalty, with the original four remaining together for more than 40 years. In fact, they began their singing career almost a decade before joining Motown in 1963. Advertisement Continue reading the main story In 1953 Mr. Stubbs, a student at Pershing High School in Detroit, and his friend Abdul Fakir, known as Duke, attended a birthday party at which they met two other founding members of the group, Renaldo Benson, known as Obie and Lawrence Payton, who were students at Northern High School. (Mr. Fakir, who continues to perform with the Tops’ current lineup, is now the last surviving member.) Originally calling themselves the Four Aims, they were rechristened the Four Tops in 1954 and signed with Chess Records, the Chicago rhythm and blues label, in 1956. Photo The Four Tops in the mid-60s. Clockwise from bottom left, Levi Stubbs, Obie Benson, Abdul Fakir and Lawrence Payton. It was clear from the beginning that Mr. Stubbs, with his booming, rough-edged baritone, would be the lead singer, Mr. Fakir said in a 2004 interview. Yet many of his songs were written in a tenor range that pushed his voice higher and made it sound urgent and pleading. Mr. Stubbs and the group did not plan a pop career, but began as jazz singers. Leaving Detroit in the mid-1950s, they headed for New York, bouncing around the nightclub circuit. The four singers shared a studio apartment and rotated three daytime suits among them; whoever had the more important appointment got first pick, Mr. Fakir recalled. The Tops added choreography to their act, but were advised to drop it when they toured with the jazz balladeer Billy Eckstine, who told them to master their singing. In 1963 Mr. Stubbs and the other Tops appeared on the “Tonight” show, then hosted by Jack Paar, singing a jazz arrangement of “In the Still of the Night.” Mr. Gordy, who saw their performance, told his staff to sign them up, and assigned the songwriting team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland to shape their sound and deliver them a hit song. Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up It took a year before the group recorded “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” followed by their first No. 1 hits, “I Can’t Help Myself” in 1965 and “Reach Out” in 1966. Advertisement Continue reading the main story “We didn’t know what bag to put them in,” Mr. Dozier said in 2004. The three songwriters concluded that Mr. Stubbs’s booming voice should be most prominent, backed by the Tops’ harmonies; layered with vocals by a female group, the Andantes; and su


Peter Shaffer, acclaimed British playwright of ‘Equus’ and ‘Amadeus,’ dies at 90 - The Washington Post Peter Shaffer, acclaimed British playwright of ‘Equus’ and ‘Amadeus,’ dies at 90 The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! By Emily Langer By Emily Langer June 6, 2016 Follow @emilylangerWP Peter Shaffer, a British playwright who plumbed the recesses of the human psyche in Tony- and Academy Award-winning works, most prominently in the drama “Equus” and the Mozartean period piece “Amadeus,” died June 6 at a hospice center in County Cork, Ireland. He was 90. The London agency of Macnaughton Lord Representation announced his death but did not disclose a cause. Mr. Shaffer had resided for many years in New York City but traveled frequently to London, where he established himself in the 1960s through an association with the National Theatre, and in Ireland, where he was visiting at the time of his death. Mr. Shaffer, who found critical and popular favor on London’s West End and on Broadway, wrote 18 plays that encompassed tragedy and comedy, horror and farce, the epic and the quotidian, history and the present. His writing career spanned four decades and peaked in the 1970s, when he produced his two most enduring pieces: “Equus,” an exploration of the forces that compel a stable boy to blind the horses he tends; and “Amadeus,” about the ruinous jealousy that plagued the Viennese court composer Antonio Salieri after his talent was outshone by the unhinged genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. “Equus” premiered in London in 1973 under the direction of John Dexter and moved the next year to Broadway, where it received the Tony Award for best play with Peter Firth as the stable boy, named Alan Strang, and Anthony Hopkins as his psychiatrist, Martin Dysart. Mr. Shaffer in his New York apartment in 1966. (AP) The production was adapted into a 1977 film directed by Sidney Lumet and attracted Oscar nominations for Firth, who reprised his stage role; for Richard Burton, who took on the leading role of Dysart; and for Mr. Shaffer, who wrote the screenplay. Mr. Shaffer said he was inspired to write the play after hearing of an English stable boy who had committed a similarly violent act against his animals. “In London, ‘Equus’ caused a sensation because it displayed cruelty to horses,” the Daily Telegraph quoted him as saying, “in New York, because it allegedly displayed cruelty to psychiatrists.” “Amadeus” premiered in London in 1979 starring Paul Scofield as Salieri and Simon Callow as Mozart. It arrived on Broadway in 1980 with Ian McKellen and Tim Curry in the respective roles and received the Tony Award for best play. But it proved even more successful in its 1984 screen incarnation, which was written by Mr. Shaffer and directed by Milos Forman. It won eight Academy Awards, including best picture, best director, best actor in a leading role for F. Murray Abraham as Salieri and a best screenplay award for Mr. Shaffer. The narrative popularized by “Amadeus” — that Salieri may have conspired to poison Mozart to rid Vienna and himself of the dissolute genius — was disputed by historians such as Robert W. Gutman, a Mozart biographer who identified illness such as rheumatic fever to be a more likely culprit in the composer’s death in 1791. “Of course I have taken some liberties,” Mr. Shaffer once told the New York Times. “This is a play, not a biography of Mozart. But almost everything in it can be supported by historical fact. “I am positive that Salieri intrigued against Mozart,” he said. “Who else but a jealous rival would have seen to it that ‘Figaro’ closed so promptly, that Mozart got only a pittance from the Emperor as a minor functionary, any number of things.” He said that he was not convinced that Salieri poisoned Mozart, as was rumored at the time. “But Salieri, after all, did try to commit suicide in 1823,” Mr.