What nationality is the model Gisele Bundchen?

Gisele Bündchen — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race by ethnic on October 6, 2008 Birth Name: Gisele Caroline Bündchen Place of Birth: Três de Maio, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Date of Birth: July 20, 1980 Ethnicity: German Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian model, actress, and producer. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme. Her parents, Vânia Maria Nonnenmacher and Valdir Reinoldo Bündchen, are both of German ancestry. Bundchen was born and raised in Horizontina, a southern region in Brazil, where there is a large ethnic German community. She is a sixth-generation German Brazilian, with some ancestry in Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg. Gisele is married to American football player Tom Brady . Despite being of German origin, Gisele does not speak German. She stated that she learned German in third grade, but forgot it all. Her parents still speak German to their siblings. Gisele’s paternal grandparents were Walter Bündchen (the son of Hermann Bündchen and Wilhelmine Pauline Bühler) and Lucila Luckemeyer. Hermann was the son of Heinrich Bündchen and Maria Margaretha Laux. Wilhelmine was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Buhler, whose parents were German, and Maria Müller, who was also of German descent. Gisele’s maternal grandparents were João Theobaldo Nonnenmacher and Maria Kolling (the daughter of Francisco Antônio Kolling and Maria Bohn). Gisele’s great-grandmother Maria Bohn was the daughter of Bernardo Bohn and Maria Dresch, who were born in Germany. Genealogy of Gisele Bündchen – https://www.geni.com Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com midori29 August 16, 2016 at 11:20 am @stlucas I disagree with you they are promoting this woman as she is supposed to be pretty and the face of Brazil when most Brazilians look nothing liker her. Also I have seen many face shots of her. Lots of women have great bodies. She must have really good connections. Also I think a true supermodel should be a pretty girl with a great body combined. Not one or the other. fuzzybear44 August 17, 2016 at 12:35 am @midori29 I agree, I never thought she was good looking. Also agree about what you said about the supermodels stlucas August 17, 2016 at 7:06 am I have no idea what you are talking about. She was never “the face of Brazil”, but she happens to be one of the most famous and successful people ever to emerge from that country, regardless of her ethnic background. It just seems to be really hard for people to understand that Brazil is not only about soccer, beaches and samba. About her modeling, I think she manages to have a beautiful face and a great body (which is her best feature, IMO) at the same time, making her one of the highest-paid models of all time. I guess we should agree to disagree then. bablah August 17, 2016 at 7:21 am Umm, she is pretty. And no one is promoting her as ”face of Brasil”, she just happens to be very patriotic and is promoting her country everywhere. I would never have heard of Ipanema flip flops if Gisele hadn’t promoted them worldwide. You’re being so harsh on a woman that is working hard to promote things made in Brasil, which in turn means more jobs for Brasilians, all because she has a German name. stlucas August 17, 2016 at 7:49 am Well, let me fix one thing: she is probably the most famous and successful WOMAN ever to emerge from Brazil. I’m really sorry if Pelé and Neymar (or whoever you might consider a “real Brazilian face”) weren’t as successful in being chosen to promote Ipanema flip flops around the world. By the way, she is known worldwide as GISELE. Her surname comes in second place. bablah August 17, 2016 at 10:01 am @stlucas I’m not sure why you’re replying to me, I was replying to midori29. And midori29 was attacking her for being German when most Brazilians aren’t, which is a pretty dumb thing to do, because Gisele built her name herself, she wasn’t sponsored by Ministerio do Turismo or anything similar.


Which supermodel was discovered at the age of 17 in a Dusseldorf night club?

Shy Models and Fashionistas Shy Models and Fashionistas By Arlin Cuncic Updated August 01, 2015 Modeling involves much more than just wearing clothes. It requires poise, confidence, and the ability to perform under pressure. It might be surprising to learn, therefore, that several models, including top supermodels, were at one time or are still shy. Quite frequently, women who are models were teased as adolescents for being overly tall and skinny -- attributes that serve them well in the modeling world but that made them stand out early in life. Below is a list of some famous models who are also shy. Although not a model, Anna Wintour is included because she is a prominent figure in the fashion industry. 1 Adriana Lima Photo: Getty / Andreas Rentz.     Photo: Getty / Andreas Rentz Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model best known for her appearances in Guess ads as well as Victoria's Secret fashion shows. Known as one of the world's top fashion models, Adriana was discovered at age 13 when she won second place in the Ford Supermodel of the World contest. Adriana describes how her mother helped her cope with shyness at a young age: "She helped me a lot because I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. When I saw all the girls, I thought,"What am I doing here" The girls were so beautiful. I said to my mother,"There's no way that I am going in - I didn't like my body before; I thought I was too skinny. And she said, "No, you are going and you're going to get this job. - I was so nervous, but I went in and I got the job! I couldn't believe it. And that's how I started." 2 Claudia Schiffer Photo: Getty / Ian Gavan.     Photo: Getty / Ian Gavan German model Claudia Schiffer was discovered in a night club at the age of 17. She later went on to model for Chanel and became known as one of the five "supermodels." Claudia felt awkward and shy growing up as a teenager in a small town because she was tall and skinny. Even during her the early days of her modeling career, she describes herself as "a bit of a loner, as I was still quite shy." Claudia feels that modelling helped her overcome her shyness: "Modelling has been a great type of therapy for me. Working with so many different personalities - good and bad - has forced me to come out of my shell. Obviously all the travelling has taught me to become very independent and I've also learnt to live each day like it's my last." 3 Heather Graham Photo: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez.     Photo: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez Heather Graham is an American actress and former spokesperson and TV model for Garnier hair products. Heather was born in Wisconsin and moved frequently with her family during childhood due to her father's career with the FBI. Heather was shy as a child but showed promise in acting and was voted most talented by her senior class in high school. She has starred in over 50 movies, including the well-known films "Boogie Nights," "Austin Powers: The Spy who Shagged Me," and "The Hangover." 4 Kate Moss Photo: Getty / Pascal LeSegretain.     Photo: Getty / Pascal LeSegretain Kate Moss is an English model who was discovered at the age of 14 by a modeling agency representative while traveling through John F. Kennedy Airport. Kate is known for her signature "waif" look and is heralded as one of the world's top fashion models. Photographer Mario Testino describes Kate: "Believe it or not, she is shy. I go to events with her and I am, like, what's the matter with you? And she is, like, shaking, nervous." Like many shy actors, Kate talks about becoming someone else while at work: "I feel like I become somebody else when I do the pictures. I don't like doing pictures as myself. I like to be made into somebody different." 5 Rene Russo Photo: Getty / Frederick M. Brown.     Photo: Getty / Frederick M. Brown Rene Russo is an American model and actress who was discovered during a Rolling Stones concert. She started her career with Ford Models and then took up acting in her 30s. Rene is known for films such as Leth


Which former African leader once declared himself 'The Last King of Scotland'?

EVIL IDI AMIN'S 'WHITE RAT' .. NOW LIVING IN A LEAFY LONDON SUBURB - Mirror Online News EVIL IDI AMIN'S 'WHITE RAT' .. NOW LIVING IN A LEAFY LONDON SUBURB TYRANT Idi Amin's British henchman Bob Astles is alive and well and living in South-West London, we can reveal.  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email WHEN the graves were full and gravediggers could no longer keep up, the corpses were fed to crocodiles in the Nile. A part, that is, from the heads Idi Amin kept in the fridges of his presidential palace in Kampala. In the bloody history of the African continent, the man who called himself His Excellency President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea, and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular had no equal. A homicidal bully, Idi Amin was as mad as he was wicked, a whimsical tyrant who was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of fellow Ugandans. And at his side through most of his eight dreadful years in power was his British henchman, Bob Astles - probably the head of his hated secret police and certainly the second most feared man in Uganda. Now a fictionalised version of Amin's reign, The Last King Of Scotland, is about to be shown on UK cinema screens. In the film, Astles has been turned into a young doctor played by Shameless and Narnia star James McAvoy. But the Mirror can reveal the real Astles is still alive and reasonably well. Now 81, Astles - who was nicknamed the White Rat by the Ugandans who feared him - lives out his last days in a suburb of South-West London. Any memorabilia from his infamous earlier life is hidden behind the net curtains of the three-storey 1930s home he shares with an elderly companion. Little do his neighbours know that the pensioner with the white hair and full moustache was the closest confidant of Idi Amin, a monster who once complained that human flesh tasted "a little salty". In the 70s, before the reality of his terrifying reign emerged, Britain laughed at parodies of this crazed African leader who, in one of his many moments of lunacy, declared himself the last King of Scotland. As for Astles, the Kent-born former soldier was promoted to the rank of major by the dictator, but Astles was not always in favour. On four occasions Amin, on a whim, ordered the death of "Major Bob". These violent mood swings terrified anyone who came into contact with Amin, and Astles admits he was no different. "Scared of him?" he said in a rare interview, with the BBC. "My hair would go on end but I was a fighter. The last time he arranged for me to be killed, he sent for my wife and said, 'Go and look at him for the last time.' "He was a mad man obviously." In the new film starring Forest Whittaker as Amin, the dictator meets his British side-kick Dr Garrigan when he treats him after a road accident. In reality it was Amin who came to the aid of Astles when the pair first came face to face. In 1962 Astles, who had just set up the first Ugandan airline to employ Africans, was close to drowning in the waters of Lake Victoria when the huge captain in the 4th King's African Rifles dived in and saved him. And almost 10 years later, when Amin came to power in a military coup, Astles was quick to support him. But nothing could protect him from the dictator's rages. Within months he was thrown into one of the country's most notorious prisons for some perceived slight against Amin. Henry Kyemba, former private secretary to Idi Amin, believes it was Astles' jail experience which moulded the man he remembers as the tyrant's "lapdog". The Ugandan politician, who first revealed the horrors of Amin's regime, says: "Astles got out of prison and thought he must lick Amin's boots to survive. Whether he respected Amin for his brutality or excess I don't know. "I don't think there are many Ugandans who would have much respect for the game he played... The best one can do if one cannot ch


Which English Prime Minister left school in 1959 with 3 'O' levels?

History of Baroness Margaret Thatcher - GOV.UK GOV.UK Baroness Margaret Thatcher Conservative 1979 to 1990 Born 13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire Died Conservative Major acts Housing Act 1980: gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies. Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the 'Iron Lady', was the first female British Prime Minister and the longest serving PM for over 150 years. Margaret Thatcher’s father, a shopkeeper and Mayor of Grantham, was a major influence in her childhood. She was educated at the local grammar school and studied Chemistry at Oxford University, where she became president of the university Conservative association. Thatcher read for the Bar before being elected as the Conservative MP for Finchley in 1959. She held junior posts before becoming Shadow Spokesperson for Education, and entered the Cabinet as Education Secretary in 1970. In Opposition she stood against Edward Heath for the party leadership in 1975 and won. Her victory was considered a surprise by many. In 1979, the Conservative Party won the General Election and Thatcher became PM, taking over from James Callaghan. Her first 2 years in office were not easy - unemployment was very high, but the economy gradually showed improvement. She brought more of her supporters into the Cabinet, and added to her reputation by leading the country to war against Argentina in the Falkland Islands. The Conservatives went on to win the 1983 election by an overwhelming majority, helped by a divided opposition. Her government followed a radical programme of privatisation and deregulation, reform of the trade unions, tax cuts and the introduction of market mechanisms into health and education. The aim was to reduce the role of government and increase individual self-reliance. She also became a familiar figure internationally, creating a famous friendship with US President Reagan and gaining the praise of Soviet leader Gorbachev. One great difficulty during her time in office was the issue of Europe. Her long-serving Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe resigned in November 1990 in protest at her attitude to Europe. His resignation speech brought about events which were to lead to her exit from 10 Downing Street later that month. Michael Heseltine challenged her for the leadership, and while he failed to win, he gained 152 votes – enough to make it evident that a crucial minority favoured a change. Thatcher was eventually persuaded not to go forward to the second ballot, which was won by her Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Major . She left the House of Commons in 1992, and was appointed a life peerage in the House of Lords in the same year, receiving the title of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven. In 1995 she was appointed as Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of Chivalry in the UK. Her writings include 2 volumes of memoirs: The Downing Street Years and The Path to Power. Thatcher died on 8 April 2013 at The Ritz Hotel in London, after suffering a stroke. She received a ceremonial funeral including full military honours, with a church service at St Paul’s Cathedral. More from the GOV.UK History of Government blog


Which of the four teenage mutant Ninja turtles would come first alphabetically?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV Series 2012– ) - 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 Four ninja turtles, mutated by a mysterious alien substance, must rise up out of the sewers and defend their city against evil forces from both the past and present. Creators: When the turtles get word of the Kraang's return, they realize there is an even bigger threat coming to Earth. 9.5 For the first time, the Turtles encounter something they cannot defeat... The Super Shredder! 9.4 When the turtles get word of the Kraang's return, they realize there is an even bigger threat coming to Earth. 9.3 a list of 30 titles created 26 Feb 2012 a list of 41 titles created 09 Jan 2014 a list of 44 titles created 01 Mar 2014 a list of 23 titles created 04 Sep 2015 a list of 45 titles created 10 months ago Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012– ) 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. Nominated for     1     Primetime Emmy. Another    8 wins & 41 nominations. See more awards  » Videos The adventures of a quartet of humanoid warrior turtles and their friends. Stars: Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen When the world is threatened by an ancient evil, the four adolescent turtles must reunite and overcome their faults in order to stand against it. Director: Kevin Munroe Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas. Director: Steve Barron The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last canister of the ooze that created the Turtles, with which Shredder wants to unleash an army of new mutants. Director: Michael Pressman The turtles find themselves transported back in time to ancient Japan. Director: Stuart Gillard Edit Storyline Cowabunga, dude! The Turtles are back. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are four mutant turtles, trained in the art of "ninjutsu" by their sensei, Master Splinter. The animated series explores their camaraderie as they learn to rely on one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and train to become the heroes they are destined to be. And they're doing all that while trying to defeat Master Shredder, an old enemy of Splinter who is training a peculiar band of ninjas while hiding in New York City. When they are in the surface world, the Turtles become involved in a conspiracy involving alien creatures, robotic droids and missing scientists. And they come face to face with the glowing green substance that originally mutated them. Written by Jwelch5742 29 September 2012 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Rob Paulsen stars alongside Sean Astin in this episode. Paulsen had earlier starred with Sean's father John Astin in The Addams Family (1992). See more » Quotes Karai : Booyakasha? What does that even mean? Michelangelo : I don't know, but it's fun to yell! See more » Crazy Credits In every episode, the last scene fades into a hand-drawn image, in Osamu Dezaki anime style. See more » Connections – See all my reviews I gave this a 10 out of 10 for good reason. TMNT being my favorite childhood series I didn't think I could ever see that "magic" again. Nickelodeon has surpassed that with this new series. The personalities with each turtle goes much deeper than the simple catch phrases and slap stick persona's we grew up with, yet maintains it with a fresh new approach. The humor in this show is undoubtedly to be enjoyed by both children and adults. Never have I really given a chuckle to a kids show like I do with this series, and every episode! This is the turtles at their best in any kids series throughout their history, hands down. (IMO) To the old fans who are still whining, please change your huggies and grow up along with this new generation. 45 of 48 people found this review helpful.  Was th


What is the nickname of the local mafia boss voiced by Joe Mantegna in 'The Simpsons'?

Joe Mantegna | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Joseph Anthony Mantegna, Jr. (born November 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor. He regularly guest stars on The Simpsons as Fat Tony , Springfield 's mob boss, and in Bart the Murderer , he voiced himself playing Fat Tony. Contents [ show ] Biography Born into an Italian-American family, Mantegna made his acting debut in the 1969 stage production of Hair. Joe attended Morton East High School in Cicero, Illinois (home of Al Capone) and received much inspiration for acting from this small town with lots of character. He graduated with a degree in acting from the Goodman School of Drama in 1969. Mantegna has been married to the former Arlene Vrhel since December 3, 1975. They have two daughters, one of whom, Mia, is autistic; the other, Gina, has just finished an upcoming movie alongside her father. He debuted on Broadway in Working (1978). He also helped write Bleacher Bums, an award-winning play, which was first performed at Chicago's Organic Theater Company. He won a Tony award for his portrayal of Richard Roma in David Mamet's play Glengarry Glen Ross. He made his feature film debut in Medusa Challenger (1977). He played womanizing dentist Bruce Fleckstein in Compromising Positions (1985). Other early movies include co-starring roles in The Money Pit (1986), Weeds (1987) and Suspect (1987). He also starred in the critically acclaimed movies House of Games (1987) and Things Change (1988), for which he and co-star, Don Ameche, both received the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival. In 1991 he starred in the highly praised police thriller Homicide. A highly versatile actor, Mantegna has played a wide range of roles, from the comic - as a fed up shock jock in Airheads and the hilariously inept kidnapper from Baby's Day Out to the dramatic, in roles such as Daysor Joey Zasa, a treacherous mobster in The Godfather Part III. Mantegna also has a recurring role in the animated series The Simpsons as the voice of mob boss Anthony " Fat Tony " D'Amico. He insists on voicing the character every time he appears, no matter how little dialogue he has. To quote: "If Fat Tony sneezes, I want to be there." In one instance, however, Hank Azaria voiced Fat Tony in the episode " A Fish Called Selma ". He received the Lifetime Achievement Award on April 26, 2004 at the Los Angeles Italian Film Festival. On August 11, 2007, Mantegna signed on to replace departing star Mandy Patinkin on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. Trivia While still a young man in Chicago, he played bass in a band called "The Apocryphals". His band played with another local group called "The Missing Links" which went on to form the band Chicago. Mantegna is still very close to the original members of Chicago and keeps in touch with his old band mates as well. Mantegna was referenced in The Waterboy. A fan played by Clint Howard says that one of the players plays like Joe Montana. Upon being reminded that Montana, as a quarterback, did not play defense, the fan quickly replies by claiming, "I said Joe Mantegna!" Owns a Chicago-themed restaurant in Burbank, California named Taste Chicago . In The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special-In 3-D! On Ice!, Joe Mantegna said "Saying that you don't like the Simpsons is like saying that you don't like dogs. You say 'I don't like dogs' and everyone is like 'What's wrong with you? Why the (bleep) don't you like dogs!?!'" Selected filmography Three Amigos (1986) ... Harry Flugleman House of Games (1987) ... Mike Suspect (1987) Wait until Spring, Bandini (1989) Alice (1990) The Godfather Part III (1990) ... Joey Zasa Homicide (1991) ... Detective Bobby Gold Bugsy (1991) ... George Raft Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) ... Fred Waitzkin Baby's Day Out (1994) ... Eddie the kidnapper Airheads (1994) The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998) ... Gomez Jerry and Tom (1998) ... Tom Liberty Heights (1999) ... Nate More Dogs Than Bones (2000) ... De Salvo This Old Cub (2004) ... Narrator Edmond (2005) ... Man The Comrades of Summer (1992) The Rat Pack (1998) ... Dean Mar


Gisbome, Hawkes Bay and Marlborough are wine producing districts in which country?

New Zealand Wine Regions | Wineries | Wines of NZ Auckland, Kumeu & Matakana Wine Regions Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with a population of 1.5 million people. Its sub-tropical climate, sheltered harbours, islands, volcanic cones, international airport and big city feel all make it a great place to visit. Auckland is a large and diverse wine region, with around 100 vineyards and wineries. Auckland’s soils are mainly… Central North Island Wine Region The Central North Island encompasses several emerging and developed wine regions, from the Bay of Plenty – Waikato to Taranaki – Manawatu-Wanganui and includes areas like The Waitaki, Kapiti and the Central Plateau around Taupo .  The vineyards of the Waikato, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki are small but… Gisborne Wine Region Gisborne is the first wine region in the world to see the new day’s sun.  Located on the most easterly point of the north island, Gisborne is a beautiful and charming place.  It’s warm and sunny, is very relaxed and thoroughly steeped in Maori culture.  Gisborne is New Zealand’s 4th largest grape growing region. It receives a lot of sun. Hawkes Bay Wine Region Hawkes Bay is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island south of Gisborne, is New Zealand’s leading wine and food tourism destination.  It’s also a region steeped in history.  The cities of Napier and Hastings were all but destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, and rebuilt in the prevailing art deco and Spanish mission styles. Northland Wine Region Northland wine region is a four hour drive north of Auckland.  It is a picturesque and sparsely populated part of the country with tranquil bays, beaches, forests and pastoral farms.  It is home to one of New Zealand’s most historic sites, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, surrounded by heritage gardens, spectacular Bay of Islands sea views… Waiheke Island Wine Region Waiheke Island is a haven for many local and international visitors who are looking for a laid-back escape close to the hustle and bustle of Auckland City.  It’s a magical little island, only a short 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, where you will find world-class wineries, art tours, vineyards, wine tours and sandy beaches. Wairarapa & Martinborough Wine Regions Wairarapa’s close proximity to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington city, makes it a popular weekend destination. The area is characterised by quaint little towns dotted between rolling fields of sheep, olives and grapes – all set against a panoramic mountain backdrop.  Over recent years, the region has undergone something of a revolution, with an explosion of boutique wineries, cafes and world class restaurants. While there are few large hotels, there are plenty of comfortable farm stays, bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels. Canterbury Wine Region Canterbury’s heart is the picturesque and very English city of Christchurch.  The region is dominated by the vast and empty Canterbury plains, which sweep from the magnificent Southern Alps of New Zealand to the east cost of the South Island.  While a relatively new wine region – the first vineyard was planted in 1977 – Canterbury is becoming… Central Otago Wine Region Central Otago is New Zealand’s most scenic wine region.  If you only have time to visit one New Zealand wine region make it Central Otago, and allow yourself at least three days to enjoy it. At the centre of the region is Queenstown – New Zealand’s premier tourist destination and voted the world’s friendliest foreign city by readers of Conde Nast Traveller. Marlborough Wine Region Marlborough is at the top of the South Island, and can be easily reached by air or ferry from Wellington.  The city of Blenheim is at the region’s heart, and is just a short 20 minute drive from the breath-taking beauty of the Marlborough Sounds.  Over the hills and to the south are the Awatere Valley and the seaside town of Kaikoura. Nelson Wine Region Nelson is a two hour drive from Marlborough, or a short flight from Wellington.  It’s a paradise for potters, painters, alternative life-stylers, foodies and wine love


Robertson, Constantia and Pearl are wine producing districts in which country?

South Africa's Wine Regions - dummies South Africa’s Wine Regions South Africa’s Wine Regions South Africa began focusing on table wine production in the 1980s. At the end of the eighteenth century, South Africa was producing a fortified wine called Constantia, which became sought after in European royal courts. Today, South Africa ranks ninth in the world in wine production. Large firms dominate South Africa’s wine industry: Distell, South Africa’s largest winery, owns two groups of wineries that have been among the country’s largest wine companies — Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery Group and the Bergkelder Group. KWV, formerly a wine growers’ cooperative, is one of the country’s largest wineries. South Africa’s principal wine regions South Africa has some vineyard areas with cool microclimates, especially around the southern coast (near the Cape of Good Hope) and in higher altitudes, but the climate in most of its wine regions is warm and dry. South Africa’s Wine of Origin legislation in 1973 created various wine regions, districts and wards. Almost all the country’s vineyards are near its southwestern coast, in Cape Province, within 90 miles of Cape Town, the country’s most fascinating and picturesque city. The five major districts — mainly in the Coastal Region area — are: Constantia: The oldest wine-producing area in the country (located south of Cape Town) Stellenbosch: East of Cape Town; the most important wine district in quantity and quality Paarl: North of Stellenbosch; home of the KWV and the famous, beautiful Nederburg Estate; the second-most important wine district Franschhoek Valley: A subdistrict of Paarl; many innovative winemakers here Robertson: East of Franschhoek, the only major district not in the Coastal Region; a hot, dry area, known mainly for its Chardonnays The small, cool Hermanus/Walker Bay area, bordering the Indian Ocean, is also showing promise with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, led by the innovative Hamilton Russell Winery. A newly added (11th) wine district, Elgin, is on the coast between Stellenbosch and Walker Bay. A cool area, Elgin shows promise for its intensely flavored Sauvignon Blancs and for Pinot Noirs. The latest area to show promise is Darling Hills, north of Cape Town, led by an up-and-coming winery, Groote Post. Varietal wines in South Africa must contain at least 75 percent of the named grape variety; exported wines (complying with the stricter European Union regulations) must contain 85 percent of the named variety. About 35 percent of South Africa’s wines qualify as Wine of Origin (WO). Wine of Origin regulations are based on the French Appellation Contrôlée laws, and they strictly designate vineyards, allowable grape varieties, vintage-dating, and so on. Steen, Pinotage, and other grape varieties The most-planted grape variety in South Africa is Chenin Blanc, often locally called Steen. This versatile grape primarily makes medium-dry to semi-sweet wines, but also dry wines, sparkling wines, late harvest botrytis wines, and rosés. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir have become increasingly important red varieties, while Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are popular white varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc do particularly well in South Africa’s climate. And then you have Pinotage. Uniquely South African, Pinotage is a grape born as a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (the same as Cinsault, the Rhône variety) back in 1925. However, Pinotage didn’t appear as a wine until 1959. Pinotage wine combines the cherry fruit of Pinot Noir with the earthiness of a Rhône wine. It can be a truly delicious, light- to medium-bodied red wine that makes for easy drinking, or a more powerful red.


Which 1980 cult film, directed by John Landis, starred John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd?

The Blues Brothers: review - Telegraph Film Reviews The Blues Brothers: review The 1980 film The Blues Brothers, directed by John Landis and starring Dan  Aykroyd and John Belushi is a comedy classic with some of the finest car  chase scenes in the history of movies 5   Image 1 of 3 John Belushi (right) as 'Joliet' Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd (Elwood Blues) in the 1980 John Landis film, The Blues Brothers Photo: Rex Features   The Blues Brothers (2000) featured a spectacular car chase Photo: Alamy   Image 1 of 3 Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi (right) with musician Ray Charles, who starred in the 1980 film, The Blues Brothers Photo: Rex Features By Martin Chilton , Culture Editor online 4:18PM BST 30 Sep 2014 Follow The Blues Brothers (1980) was directed by John Landis and stars John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Fisher, John Candy, Frank Oz, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and John Lee Hooker. Certificate 15; Running time 133 minutes. For one of the most memorable comedy films of the late 20th century, The Blues Brothers starts grimly enough, with an arresting aerial shot of industrial Chicago, as the smoke from dark satanic chimneys smear the sunset. It's as if director John Landis is tipping us off that what follows, a film of madcap fun and action rampage, is comic escapism from the bleak modern American life. The Blues Brothers, made in 1980, is recognised now as more than a cult classic. By 2013, it had taken more than £70million in box office and DVD receipts and stands as one of Landis's finest films (along with Trading Places and An American Werewolf in London). The Blues Brothers had its origins in television sketches comedian Dan Aykroyd had done on Saturday Night Live in partnership with his volatile co-writer John Belushi. They had created the characters Joliet 'Jake' Blues (Belushi) and Elwood Blues, who were identically dressed in black suits and ties, with pork-pie hats, white socks and sunglasses. Comedy legend with a spiritual side 28 Feb 2012 The film begins by exquisitely tracing Belushi's release from jail, before the brothers cut a destructive swath across Chicago, as they bring their band back together for a benefit concert to raise the $5,000 needed to keep open the Catholic orphanage where they were raised. The promotion posters echoed a line from the film, stating "They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God." The brothers describe the head nun at the orphanage as 'The Penguin', and one of the much-quoted lines from the film is when Jake says to Cab Calloway's character: "Curtis, I don't want to listen to no jive-ass preacher talking to me about Heaven and Hell." In 2010, incidentally, the official Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, declared the film a "Catholic classic", praising Belushi's performance. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi (right) with musician Ray Charles The 'live' music in the film, with performances from Calloway (reprising a big band version of Minnie the Moocher), Ray Charles , James Brown, Aretha Franklin and John Lee Hooker, is terrific. In addition, the Brothers have a top-class band that features musicians Steve Cropper, Donald 'Duck' Dunn, Murphy Dunne, Willie Hall, Tom Malone, Lou Marini, Matt Murphy, Alan Rubin and Paul Reubens. And the soundtrack, with songs by Elmore James, Louis Jordan, Kitty Wells and Sam & Dave, is pulsating. The film also has stunning car chases, choreographed like the dancing in a musical, as the Blues Brothers are pursued throughout Chicago, at one point even tearing through a shopping mall, in their 'Bluesmobile', a retired 1974 Mount Prospect, Illinois Dodge Monaco patrol car. They are not only trying to evade the police during their quest, they are also being chased by some angry neo-Nazis. "I'm proud to say we were the first movie to trash a mall," Landis later quipped. 40 stunt drivers and 70 cars (most destroyed) were used in the Blues Brothers film There were production problems for Landis (many delays were due to Belushi's partying and drug-taking in Chicago) and although the plot is rather simple, th


John Landis directed a famous video for which of Michael Jackson's hits?

Michael Jackson: His Biggest Hit Songs · Guardian Liberty Voice Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Michael Jackson was a true legend in pop music and pop culture. It has been almost five years since he passed away at 50, but his inspiration still leaves an impact on many. In honor of his upcoming album Xscape, it is time to take a look at some of the legend’s biggest hit songs and why these songs had such a lasting impression. From his early days as a member of The Jackson 5 to his final years, he was more than just an entertainer. He  represented the music industry and gave everyone what they wanted. Thriller (the single off his Thriller album) was one of the singer’s most memorable hit songs. The track blends synthesizers with bass lines to create a dance hit. What really set this song apart from many other pop songs is the haunting effects that sounded like wind and howling dogs. To match the song’s sound, John Landis was tapped to direct the music video. Landis previously directed horror film American Werewolves in London. Although the video was much longer at 14 minutes, it provided an epic narrative featuring Jackson and model/actress Ola Ray. Perhaps the most memorable part of the music video was when he did a choreographed number with other dancers dressed up as zombies. Smooth Criminal was song number 7 from Jackson’s 1987 album Bad. Like most of his greatest hits, this song provided a fast pace sound. He wrote the song which was about a ‘smooth criminal’ attacking a person inside their home. Although the track only made it to number 7 on the Billboard charts, it is still considered one of greatest hit songs ever. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) was another huge hit off the Thriller album. Originally, this track was written by Greg Phillanganes and Jackson, but fellow music legend Quincy Jones decide to rewrite that song with the same title with the help of James Ingram. The track peaked at number 10 on the Billboard charts and fared even better in Belgium where it landed at number 6. This song has since been covered by many different artists. Human Nature was yet another big hit of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. Unlike many of his other hit songs, this particular track had a slower pace and a more haunting feel to it.  It was described by music reviewers as a smooth ballad that was one of the more memorable adult contemporary tracks of the decade. This song was composed by famed songwriter John Bettis and Toto’s Steve Pocaro. Although this song topped charts in the United States, it was not released in the United Kingdom. The Way You Make Me Feel was a big hit from Michael Jackson’s Bad album in the late 1980s and it topped the charts in early 1988. This track was the third consecutive release to become a number 1 hit from Bad. Like Thriller,  this track had a memorable music video. The video for this was directed by Joe Pytka and features choreography from Vincent Patterson. This music video was up for nomination at the 1988 MTV Music Awards Ceremony, however he lost to his sister Janet Jackson, who scored a win for The Pleasure Principle. The aforementioned songs were not Michael Jackson’s only hits, but certainly a handful of his biggest and most memorable. Opinion by Anna Peel


Io, Callisto and Europa are moons of which planet?

Touring Jupiter's Big Moons: Io, Ganymede, Europa, Callisto Touring Jupiter's Big Moons: Io, Ganymede, Europa, Callisto By SPACE.com Staff | November 22, 2010 10:41am ET Astrophysicists bring us up close with the large globes first glimpsed by Galileo as he observed Jupiter. Each is a very different world from its neighbors. credit : SPACE.com


In which city were almost all French kings crowned?

The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims - French Moments You are at: Home » Regions of France » Grand Est » Champagne-Ardenne »The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims Coronation of Charles VII in Reims in the presence of Joan of Arc. Painting by by E. Lenepveu The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims Champagne-Ardenne , French History , Reims If you're new here, you may be interested in downloading the guide "10 Amazing Offbeat Places in Paris". Click here to get your free copy now! Thanks for visiting! The coronation of the Kings of France took place inside the Cathedral of Reims , a Gothic art masterpiece which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. The Origins of the Coronation In 498-499, the baptism of Clovis by St. Remi was the founding act of the Royal Anointing in Reims Cathedral . However, the first king to be crowned was Pepin the Short at Soissons in 751, then again at St. Denis in 754 by Pope Stephen II. Reims Cathedral was not explicitly held in reference to the baptism of Clovis until Louis the Pious was crowned in 816 and an official document was given to the Archbishop Ebbo by the emperor. Nevertheless, the immediate successors of Louis the Pious did not follow in his footsteps, and it was not until the beginning of the 11th century that the cathedral imposed itself as the coronation site. From then on, all the Kings of France were crowned in Reims by the hands of their archbishop, or at times by another prelate when the metropolitan seat was vacant. However, the coronations of Louis VI and Henri IV were held at Orleans Cathedral and Chartres Cathedral respectively, whereas Louis XVIII and Louis-Philippe were not crowned. The coronation stems from the idea that there is no authority except from God, according to the teachings of St. Paul (“Non est enim potestas nisi a Deo, quæ autem sunt, a Deo ordinatæ sunt”, Romans 13:1). Jurists and absolutist theorists, particularly under the Ancien Régime (Old Regime), did not agree with this at times. For some, the coronation does not make someone the king: he becomes one at the very second his predecessor dies. This follows the famous statement declared by the Chancellor of France: “The King is dead. Long live the King!”. For others, the coronation bestows upon the sovereign his legitimacy. It was this belief that drove Joan of Arc to lead the heir to the throne (her “Gentil Dauphin”) to be crowned in Reims in 1429, despite the fact that Charles VII (1422-1461), residing in Bourges, was the de facto King for seven years already. The Legend of the Holy Ampulla Like the Kings of the Old Testament, the coronation was the sealed alliance between God and the Capetian sovereign: in exchange for divine anointing, the king promises to rule according to the law, to protect his peoples and to support religion. This alliance took shape when the legend of the Holy Ampulla appeared in the 9th century. It was in fact at the coronation of Charles the Bald in Metz that the Archbishop of Reims, Hincmar, recounted in his Vita Remigii, the miracle of the small vial brought to St. Remi by a dove that was sent from God for the anointing of Clovis. From several traditions of Reims, Hincmar exaggerated the discovery of a vial in the tomb of St. Remi, containing herbs used to embalm the body of the prelate. Authenticated by Pope Innocent II in 1131 and entrusted to the care of the Abbey of St. Remi until the Revolution, the Holy Ampulla thus permanently assured Reims Cathedral the privilege of crowning the Kings of France. During the French Revolution on October 7, 1793 in Reims (the present Place Royale), the Holy Ampulla was solemnly broken by the conformist Philippe Rühl, on the pedestal of the statue of Louis XV which was prior to that toppled, broken and meant to be delivered to a foundry for cannons. However, a priest and a municipal officer took out what they could from the contents of the Holy Ampulla and hid it the day before. Moreover, two glass fragments of the vial, on which some of the balm remained, were secretly retrieved during the


Which monarch said Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest'?

Spoof news: "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Puppet Monarch sobs "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Puppet Monarch sobs Wednesday, 13 February 2008 "Usual arrangement, George. Fifty grand and the 'Bish croaks it, right?" Buckingham Palace - (Ecclesiastical Mess): The Archbishop of Canterbury's days may be numbered following the royal upset that his recent televised refusal to convert to Christianity has caused the Puppet Monarch. "It's either him or me!" Old Fatty Mountbatten raged today after hearing the news that Dr Rowan Williams won't back down about quaint personal views regarding lapidations, lashings and other exotic forms of tending to heathen flocks. The schizm between the head of the C of E church and its official cheerleader has sparked worries that the octogenarian crowned head could be heading for a coronary unless Williams is summarily thrown in the Tower, waterboarded into recanting and publicly hung out to dry in Trafalgar Square. British hystery has seen it all before of course. A previous Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas A Becket, had a similar spat with his lord and master King Henry II. The full-time score from that relegation-fears match ended with a resounding one nil victory to the monarch after the recalcitrant archbish got his commeuppance with a multiple stabbing in the back. Some token public repentance by King Henry - including a Sharia-style public scourging - eventually atoned for the dastardly deed. "This time it could be the other way round, of course," a Lambeth Palace source said today. "If there's ever any news of a sudden and totally unexpected dropping dead in the Puppet Monarch department, you'll know just who to blame," the source added enigmatically. Make queen mudder's day - give this story five thumbs-up (there's no need to register, the thumbs are just down there!)


In the Harry Potter books, which house at Hogwarts has a serpent as its emblem?

The Meaning Behind the Animals of Hogwarts Houses: The Slytherin Snake - MuggleNet The Meaning Behind the Animals of Hogwarts Houses: The Slytherin Snake by Amy · May 25, 2015 Because Harry Potter fans have come to learn that nothing J.K. Rowling writes is by chance, I embarked on this journey to look at the animal emblems of all four Hogwarts Houses. I wanted to find out how previously recorded legends, myths, and other symbolic systems mentioned these animals and how the nature of the animals in traditional symbolism reflected the House values in Rowling’s work. Gryffindor is an obvious connection between the symbol of a lion and bravery. I had to do a little more research when it came to the Ravenclaw eagle and the Hufflepuff badger , but there were interesting findings regarding those two animals and how they connected to their respective Houses. For today’s post I’ll be concentrating on Slytherin House and its snake emblem. The snake or serpent has long been identified with cunning. A great example of the snake’s association with deceit is the story of Adam and Eve. The snake convinces Eve to give into temptation and pick the fruit from the tree that God gave specific instructions for Adam and Eve to never touch or eat from. In this story, not only does the snake use craftiness to convince others to do something, but it also can be seen as an instigator of ambition, which is one of the main traits of Slytherin House. The snake in the story of Adam and Eve tells Eve that the forbidden tree will give her knowledge of good and evil, the kind of knowledge that God himself possesses. Because of this prospect of knowing more, Eve picked fruit from the forbidden tree, therefore gravitating to the ambition of gaining more than she already had. The Celts used to refer to the wise leaders in their communities as Adders, which is of course a type of snake. This traditional term echoes Slytherin’s  relationship with cleverness (a close cousin of knowledge) and ambition. Snakes are often associated with immortality and rebirth. The connection between water and serpents illustrates this symbolism, as water in itself is thought to represent rebirth and purification. Snakes also shed their skin, another trait associated with rebirth. Slytherins are said to be achievement oriented. Immortality is a sort of achievement. If one becomes immortal through fame or a legacy left behind, that is an achievement for sure. Snakes and serpents have been associated with both good and evil throughout myths and legends over the years. Sometimes they are portrayed as a healing power, while other times they represent death or sin. This division in moral leanings of snakes is similar to how Slytherin House is comprised of wizards with both good intents and evil leanings. Slytherin is arguably one of the most diverse and interesting Houses at Hogwarts. While it gets a bad reputation for turning out evil witches and wizards, Slytherin also has been home to some incredibly brave and versatile characters within the Harry Potter series. Share


In the children's books by Francesca Simon, 'Perfect Peter' is the younger brother of which character?

Author Francesca Simon: ‘Everyone’s a combination of Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter’ - Books - Hampstead Highgate Express Author Francesca Simon: ‘Everyone’s a combination of Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter’ 08:00 26 April 2016 Horrid Henry books author Franscesca Simon with City Academy students Archant Francesca Simon has just finished walking her Tibetan spaniel, Louis, around Tufnell Park where she’s lived for the past 20 years. They’re both spattered with mud. The dog’s boisterous behaviour could certainly give Francesca’s notorious literary creation Horrid Henry a scamper for his money. But she disagrees. Email this article to a friend To send a link to this page you must be logged in. Francesca Simon's fictional character, Horrid Henry “No!” she laughs. “He’s just a very sociable puppy.” Henry, the mop-headed mini-tyrant with a loathing for his soppy younger brother, Perfect Peter, has been a publishing phenomenon. Twenty-one million copies have been sold in the 22 years since Henry first began rampaging through the middle-class home he shares with the infuriating Peter and their exasperated parents. Henry has run amok in 29 languages. In particular, they love him in Spain where he creates mischief as ‘Pablo Diablo’. Francesca explains his appeal: ‘Children as young as four instantly realise that it’s all the parents’ fault. “They have created the problem by idealising one child over the other. My books are very open about the fact that Henry absolutely hates his brother and would do anything to get rid of him.” Crucially, she believes her stories give children the confidence to express “uncomfortable emotions in a comic way.” Visit any public library and look at any of the 96 Horrid Henry books available, you’ll see that the pages are invariably covered in ketchup and chocolate stains – proof of how many times these much-loved stories are borrowed. Francesca says: “It’s fun to spend time with a rule-breaker such as Henry.” Indeed, such is the power of her stories that she says she knows of at least two families who, while listening to audio tapes of Horrid Henry stories in the car, narrated by the actress Miranda Richardson, they have caused such a distraction that the driver almost had a road accident. It was the arrival of her son Josh (now 26 and a budding theatre director) that was the catalyst for Francesca’s writing career. Although she had written as a child, she says she was ‘flooded with ideas’ observing north London parenting. “If it hadn’t have been for Josh, I wouldn’t have known I had a flair for writing children’s books.” Born in Missouri in the US in the mid-50s, Francesca’s childhood was bohemian and peripatetic. The eldest of four siblings, by the age of 12 she had been to seven different schools in America, France and London. Her early childhood near the beach in Malibu, California, was, she says, “idyllic” but “squished”. Her father, Mayo Simon, screenwriter of the film The Man From Atlantis and the “go-to” man for sci-fi projects always seemed busy, tapping away on the typewriter. “Our house was all very compressed. I shared a tiny bedroom with my sister, Ann [now a professor and the scientific advisor on TV’s The X-Files]. “I didn’t get on with my brothers and sisters back then. I just felt: ‘Please will you all go away!’ I wanted to be an only child.” And so Francesca retreated into the world of books and began writing what she describes as her own “fractured fairy tales” which were inspired by the fairy tales of the Scottish writer Andrew Lang. Modestly, she says: “I did the classic novice-writing thing of never finishing them.” Arriving in London in her early 20s after a spell abroad, she lodged with the biographer Claire Tomalin in Camden’s Gloucester Crescent. After studying at Yale University, Francesca took up a place at Oxford University to study medieval history and literature, alongside Tomalin’s daughter. “I thought: ‘Wow! This is London! This is my haven.” She says she often bumped into Tomalin’s neighbours, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller, but meetings with such cultural giants


Who collaborated with Karl Marx to produce 'The Communist Manifesto' in 1848?

Engels - definition of Engels by The Free Dictionary Engels - definition of Engels by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Engels Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Eng·els  (ĕng′əlz, -əls), Friedrich 1820-1895. German social theorist who collaborated with Karl Marx on The Communist Manifesto (1848) and numerous other works. Engels (German ˈɛŋəls) n (Biography) Friedrich (ˈfriːdrɪç). 1820–95, German socialist leader and political philosopher, in England from 1849. He collaborated with Marx on The Communist Manifesto (1848) and his own works include Condition of the Working Classes in England (1844) and The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State (1884) En•gels n. 1. Friedrich, 1820–95, German socialist in England: systematized Marxism with Karl Marx. 2. a city in the Russian Federation in Europe, on the Volga River opposite Saratov. 182,000. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


In 1706, the Duke of Marlborough won the Battle of Ramillies. In which modem country is it?

The viewpoint of Marlborough - RAMILLIES 1706 RAMILLIES 1706 Rechercher dans ce site Navigation Plan du site SUMMARY A MAJOR HISTORICAL LANDMARK of the British and the European History is endangered by the possible implantation on the site itself of a field of 17 huge windmills, more than 450 feet high each. It is the well-known battlefield of Ramillies ( The Allies with the Earl of Marlborough against the French and the marshal of Villeroy ). On the 27th of november 2008, this project was presented in the community of Eghezee which communal border is one the limit of the battlefield mostly situated in the next community : Ramillies.  Ramillies is now located in the province of roman Brabant and Eghezee in the next province of Namur. The actual limit of the battlefield in 1706 was the river Mehaigne ( from the late latin word mehana meaning "mean, bad tempered, violent...") and so the field is on the territory of the both present communities. The site is also of great interest in the matter of birdwatching, and for the presence on the battlefield of the Hottomont's tomb, the greatest gallo-roman funeral mound in Belgium along the roman way Bavay-Cologne with no buildings around. The so-called Tomb was also the promontory where the HQ of marshal of Villeroy was installed during the battle of Ramillies. You will find more information on the website. Please take some of your time for signing the petition against this bad project. We thank you all.   SAMENVATTING   Onze historische landschappen en de milieuomgeving van onze kinderen en kleinkinderen zijn bedreigd door een anarchistische bouw van windmolenparken, Het is van uiterst belang om te reageren en om zich te verzetten tegen dergelijke projecten. Ze vormen een bedreiging en onze reaktie moet als jurisprudentie dienen. De bescherming van bepaalde landschappen moet in de juridische sfeer van België en haar gewesten gebracht worden .   Kunt u zich inbeelden, dat er om wille van economische redenen, een windmolenpark op het Ijzerplein of op het slagveld van Waterloo aangelegd zou worden? Neen, natuurlijk niet! Doch kan zoiets blijkbaar toch wel gebeuren...   Op een paar kilometer van de taalgrens ligt het beroemde slagveld van Ramillies in een brabantse driehoek tussen Tienen-Geldenaken, Perwijs en Eghezee, op het einde van het plateau Haspengauwe.   Dit slagveld is welliswaar voornamelijk bekend in de angelsaksische landen. Het is de plaats waar Graaf Malbroek ( John Churchill, first Earl of Marlborough ) en zijn bondgenoten ( Preussers, Hollanders enz...) de overwinning behaalde tegen de franse troepen o.l.v. Marechal de Villeroy in 1706 te Ramillies.   Dit slagveld, dat tot nog toe, bijna volledig in zijn originele staat behouden gebleven is en waarvan de historische waarde even hoog is als die van Waterloo, is helemaal niet beschermd! En nu wordt deze uitzonderlijke site bedreigd door een project die de constructie voorziet van een park met 17 megareuze windmolens (elk hoger dan 140 meter). Dit zou deze site natuurlijk helemaal ontaarden. Daarenboven is deze regio ook merkwaardig als landschap en voor zijn belang als 'birdwatchingsoort'. Dé plaats in Brabant gewaardeerd en erkend door alle vogelliefhebbers van België. De uitzionderlijke en waardevolle populaties aan vogels zijn eveneens volledig bedreigd door dit project van de windmolens !   Op de site van het slagveld van Ramillies bevindt zich eveneens de « Begraafplaats van Hottomont », de grootste gallo-romeinse tumulus van België. Dit is erkend als waardevol patrimonium van België en anderzijds bevindt zich hier eveneens een groot stuk van de romeinse steenweg Baafs-Keulen ( op de lijst van het wereldpatrimonium van de Unesco : World heritage ), zonder enige bebouwing rondom. Gedurende de slag van Ramillies van 1706 was deze tumulus het hoogste punt van deze haspegauwse vlakte waarop Marechal de Villeroy zijn HK geplaatst had. Voor het behoud van een historisch zeer waardevolle en uitzonnderlijke site, zowel op het vlak van cultureel patrimonium als om reden van natuurbehoud, is het van uiterst belang dat éénied


What is the name of the London based society for conjurors and magicians, founded in 1905?

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Which entertainer had a statue erected in his memory in his home town of Caerphilly in 2008?

Tommy Cooper anniversary marked by heart defibrillator drive - BBC News BBC News Tommy Cooper anniversary marked by heart defibrillator drive 15 April 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Tommy Cooper began entertaining his fellow troops during wartime service in Egypt, where he found his fez Fans of Tommy Cooper are marking the 30th anniversary of the entertainer's death from a heart attack by launching a campaign to save others from the same fate. Two defibrillators will be given to a library and a tourist information centre in his birthplace of Caerphilly. Members of the Tommy Cooper Society hope it will inspire other clubs and venues to buy the life-saving devices. Secretary Tudor Jones said it could have saved Cooper's own life. Media captionTudor Jones spoke about his memories of the comedian on BBC Radio Wales The comic magician collapsed on stage and died during a live TV broadcast from Her Majesty's Theatre in London on 15 April 1984 at the age of 63. Spirit 'alive' Mr Jones said members of his society felt that launching Tommy's Ticker Fund for defibrillators was a good way to mark the anniversary. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sir Anthony Hopkins unveiled a statue of Tommy Cooper in Caerphilly in 2008 "We've made very little reference to his death in the past - we feel his spirit is still alive and making us laugh," he said. "There's a certain poignancy to this - if there had been a defibrillator on stage 30 years ago maybe he'd have been with us a little longer. "These things can save lives," he added. The defibrillators, which are used in attempts to re-start hearts with electric shocks, cost about £1,000 each. The campaign got off to a good start when a letter to a local newspaper about it prompted the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations to offer the chance of grant aid, which has funded the first two devices. Wales Ambulance Service crews will demonstrate how to use the defibrillators correctly as they are handed over to staff at the town's new library and the nearby tourist information centre on Tuesday. The Tommy Cooper Society previously campaigned to have a statue of their hero erected in the town.


What is the name of the medical condition of the eye which derives its name from the Greek words for 'without' and 'spot'?

Eye Health: Anatomy of the Eye - VisionAware Eye Health: Anatomy of the Eye Eye Health: Anatomy of the Eye About the Eye and How It Works Diagram of the eye, viewed from the side. National Eye Institute To understand this diagram of the eye, try to picture it as being split in two, like an apple that's been cut in half. Imagine yourself looking into the eye from the cut side. The Cornea The cornea is a transparent dome-shaped tissue that forms the front part of your eye. It functions as a window and allows light to enter your eye. It also begins the process of focusing light rays that allow you to see words and images clearly. The cornea does not contain any blood vessels, but instead contains many nerve endings that make it extremely sensitive. That is why a scratch or a loose eyelash is so painful. Jake Whalen: Living and Coping with Keratoconus Jake Whalen is a freelance copywriter who has struggled for most of his life with keratoconus . Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the cornea , a transparent dome-shaped tissue that forms the front part of the eye. Keratoconus gradually causes the cornea to thin, bulge/protrude outward, and become cone-shaped. This creates an abnormal curvature of the eye that can cause blurred vision, glare problems, light sensitivity, and even extreme pain. Learn more about the basics of effective eye care, including: Questions to ask when you see an eye care specialist. Check out our Getting Started Kit for more ideas to help you live well with low vision. Sign up with VisionAware to receive free weekly email alerts for more helpful information and tips for everyday living with vision loss. Aqueous Humor Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid contained in a chamber behind the cornea that helps bring nutrients to the eye tissue. It is made behind the lens and flows to the front of the eye, where it is drained by a tissue called the trabecular meshwork. Problems with the flow of the aqueous fluid can lead to problems with the pressure inside the eye, such as glaucoma . The Sclera The sclera is a tough white outer coating of fibrous tissue that covers your entire eyeball (all the way around) except for the cornea. The muscles that move the eye are attached to the sclera. The name sclera comes from the Greek word "skleros," which means "hard." The Iris and the Pupil The iris is a tissue inside the eye that has a hole in the center called the pupil. The iris contains muscles that allow the pupil to become larger (open up or dilate) and smaller (close up or constrict). The iris regulates the amount of light that enters your eye by adjusting the size of the pupil opening. In bright light, the iris closes (or constricts) and makes the pupil opening smaller to restrict the amount of light that enters your eye. The iris in bright light In dim light, the iris opens (or dilates) and makes the pupil opening larger to increase the amount of light that enters your eye: The iris in dim light In addition, it is the iris that determines your eye color. People with brown eyes have heavily pigmented irises, while people with blue or lighter-colored eyes have irises with less pigment. The Lens The lens is composed of transparent, flexible tissue and is located directly behind the iris and the pupil. It is the second part of your eye, after the cornea, that helps to focus light and images on your retina. Because the lens is flexible and elastic, it can change its curved shape to focus on objects and people that are either nearby or at a distance. The ciliary muscles, which are part of the ciliary body, are attached to the lens and contract or release to change the lens shape and curvature. The lens becomes more rounded to focus on near objects (see Figure 1): Fig. 1: A more rounded lens can focus on near objects. The lens becomes more elongated (or stretched) to focus on objects that are far away (see Figure 2): Fig. 2: A more elongated/stretched lens can focus on far objects Over time, the lens loses some of its elasticity and therefore loses some of its ability to focus on near objects. This is called p


What are the tiny blood vessels called which connect the smallest arteries and veins in the body?

What is the smallest blood vessel in the body? | Reference.com What is the smallest blood vessel in the body? A: Quick Answer The smallest blood vessels in the human body are capillaries, which connect arteries and veins. Capillaries can be as small as 5 micrometers wide. The average adult body has about 10 billion capillaries. Full Answer Capillaries are part of the circulation system in the human body. They help move oxygen, water, carbon dioxide and other nutrients throughout the body. Arteries transfer blood out of the heart. Arteries narrow into capillaries, then widen into venules and veins. The veins transport blood back into the heart. Capillaries work as a group and not individually. During exercise, capillaries assist the lungs with meeting the need for increased blood flow.


The aurochs is a wild ancestor of which domesticated animal?

Aurochs | Animal Database | Fandom powered by Wikia Extinct The aurochs, also urus, ure (Bos primigenius), the ancestor of domestic cattle, is an extinct type of large wild cattle that inhabited Europe, Asia and North Africa; they survived in Europe until the last recorded aurochs, a female, died in the Jaktorów Forest, Poland in 1627. During the Neolithic Revolution, which occurred during the early Holocene, there were at least two aurochs domestication events: one related to the Indian subspecies, leading to zebu cattle; the other one related to the Eurasian subspecies, leading to taurine cattle. Other species of wild bovines were also domesticated, namely the wild water buffalo, gaur, and banteng. In modern cattle, numerous breeds share characteristics of the aurochs, such as a dark colour in the bulls, with a light eel stripe along the back with the cows being lighter, or a typical aurochs-like horn shape. Contents Edit The aurochs was variously classified as Bos primigenius, Bos taurus, or, in old sources, Bos urus. However, in 2003, the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature "conserved the usage of 17 specific names based on wild species, which are pre-dated by or contemporary with those based on domestic forms", confirming Bos primigenius for the aurochs. Taxonomists who consider domesticated cattle a subspecies of the wild aurochs should use B. primigenius taurus; those who consider domesticated cattle to be a separate species may use the name B. taurus, which the Commission has kept available for that purpose. Etymology Edit The words aurochs, urus, and wisent have all been used synonymously in English. However, the extinct aurochs/urus is a completely separate species from the still-extant wisent, also known as European bison. The two were often confused, and some 16th-century illustrations of aurochs and wisents have hybrid features. The word urus (/ˈjʊərəs/; plural uruses) is a Latin word, but was borrowed into Latin from Germanic (cf. Old English/Old High German ūr, Old Norse úr). In German, OHG ūr was compounded with ohso "ox", giving ūrohso, which became early modern Aurochs. The modern form is Auerochs. The word aurochs was borrowed from early modern German, replacing archaic urochs, also from an earlier form of German. The word is invariable in number in English, though sometimes back-formed singular auroch and innovated plural aurochses occur. The use in English of the plural form aurochsen is nonstandard, but mentioned in The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. It is directly parallel to the German plural and recreates by analogy the same distinction as English ox vs. oxen. Evolution Edit During the Pliocene, the colder climate caused an extension of open grassland, which led to the evolution of large grazers, such as wild bovines.[8] Bos acutifrons is an extinct species of cattle sometimes claimed to be the ancestor of aurochs, but it was a species with very long, outward-facing horns. The oldest aurochs remains have been dated to about 2 million years ago, in India. The Indian subspecies was the first to appear. During the Pleistocene, the species migrated west into the Middle East (western Asia) as well as to the east. They reached Europe about 270,000 years ago. The South Asian domestic cattle, or zebu, descended from Indian aurochs at the edge of the Thar Desert; the zebu is resistant to drought. Domestic yak, gayal and Javan cattle do not descend from aurochs. Subspecies Edit Three wild subspecies of aurochs are recognized. Only the Eurasian subspecies survived until recent times. The Indian Aurochs (Bos primigenius namadicus) once inhabited India. It was the first subspecies of the aurochs to appear, at 2 million years ago, and from about 9,000 years ago (BP), it was domesticated as the zebu cattle. Fossil remains indicate there were wild Indian aurochs besides domesticated zebu cattle in Gujarat and the Ganges area until about 4,000-5,000 years ago. Remains from wild aurochs, 4,400 years old, are clearly identified from Karnataka in south India. The Eurasian Aurochs (Bo


The tarpan is a wild ancestor of which domesticated animal?

Where our farm animals come from | Backwoods Home Magazine Where our farm animals come from Issue #105 • May/June, 2007 We don’t know how far back the domestication of animals goes. But we do know it is a process, rather than a single event. The domestication of the dog from its ancestor, the grey wolf, for example, may have begun some 17,000 years ago, but it also may have begun as many as 60,000 to 100,000 years ago. The reason scientists and others disagree on this is because, for tens of thousands of years, those first domesticated dogs too closely resembled wolves for us to recognize the difference when we found them in the fossil record. What is domestication? When we “tame” an animal we take a wild animal and make it not fear us. But we don’t change the makeup of the animal itself. But with the process of domestication, we change animals to make them more useful or desirable to ourselves. We breed them to enhance certain characteristics and actually alter their basic genetic makeup. Circus lions and tigers, for example, have been tamed, but not domesticated. However, the dog is arguably a domesticated wolf that has been considerably altered. Most domesticated animals, such as dogs, cattle, horses, sheep, etc., are quite unlike their wild forebears. But in the last few centuries, there are notable exceptions that include animals recently “farmed,” such as catfish and even alligators which are now raised for their leather with little or no thought to directing their breeding to make them more docile. We also breed some animals, such as the California condor, expressly to return them to the wild. And as long as 400 years ago, there were attempts to preserve, in their native states, species of wild cattle and horses from which today’s domesticated stocks are descended. Unfortunately, these attempts failed. Otherwise, consciously or unconsciously, humans have directed the evolution of animals and plants they have domesticated in ways that have made them considerably different from their wild kin. Animals were probably first bred to ensure their future offspring were more docile, less apt to roam off, and more productive. For example, sheep with the most desirable wool or the meatier bodies were bred to ensure future generations would be similar. Sources of early domesticates As with plants (See, Where our garden crops come from, Issue #104, March/April 2007), what animals ancient men captured and domesticated had to be the ones that were local to them. Later, animals may have been traded, stolen, or otherwise taken to new regions where they were raised and bred. For example, dogs, chickens, goats, and sheep have spread all around the world, far from the areas where they lived in the wild and where they were first domesticated. Explorers and colonists to the New World and Australia brought with them the animals they’d found useful in the Old World, sometimes with unintended consequences, as in the introduction of rabbits and other animals to Australia which are now considered pests. But even if animals were traded or brought home as plunder from wars, it wasn’t enough to simply have the animal in hand. What a culture can raise also depends on the climate and geography of the area. You’re not likely to productively raise sheep in Point Barrow, Alaska, or find it easy to maintain a catfish farm in Death Valley, California. Feral animals It’s useful to understand what is meant when we use the word “feral.” Though sometimes used to denote any wild animal, the term is generally associated with domesticated animals that have escaped back into the wild. The American West now has many feral horses and burros that are either recent escapees or the descendants of escaped domesticates, and there are “wild” boar from coast to coast that are actually feral pigs. But there remains the question of how well today’s domesticated animals would fare if they really had to go back to the wild. The answer depends on what type of country they’d have to survive in. There are feral cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses in New Zealand where the


Which part of the body is affected by stomatitis?

Stomatitis: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Are usually gone in 7 to 10 days Are sometimes associated with cold or flu -like symptoms Causes of Stomatitis: Canker Sores and Cold Sores Canker Sores Nobody knows what exactly causes canker sores, but many things may contribute to their development, such as certain medications, trauma to the mouth, poor nutrition , stress, bacteria or viruses, lack of sleep , sudden weight loss , and certain foods such as potatoes, citrus fruits, coffee, chocolate , cheese, and nuts. Canker sores may also be related to a temporarily reduced immune system because of a cold or flu , hormonal changes, or low levels of vitamin B12 or folate. Even biting the inside of the cheek or chewing a sharp piece of food can trigger a canker sore. Continued Canker sores may result from a genetic predisposition and are considered an autoimmune disease; they are not contagious. About 20% people in the U.S. will have canker sores at some point during their lifetime -- women more often than men. Cold Sores Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1. Unlike canker sores, cold sores are contagious from the time the blister ruptures to the time it has completely healed. The initial infection often occurs before adulthood and may be confused with a cold or the flu . Once the person is infected with the virus, it stays in the body, becoming dormant and reactivated by such conditions as stress, fever, trauma, hormonal changes (such as menstruation ), and exposure to sunlight. When sores reappear, they tend to form in the same location. In addition to spreading to other people, the virus can also spread to another body part of the affected person, such as the eyes or genitals. Treatment for Common Forms of Stomatitis Mouth sores generally don't last longer than two weeks, even without treatment. If a cause can be identified, your doctor may be able to treat it. If a cause cannot be identified, the focus of treatment shifts to symptom relief. The following strategies might help to ease the pain and inflammation of mouth sores: Avoid hot beverages and foods as well as salty, spicy, and citrus-based foods. Use pain relievers like Tylenol or ibuprofen . Gargle with cool water or suck on ice pops if you have a mouth burn. For canker sores, the aim of treatment is to relieve discomfort and guard against infection. Try the following: Drink more water. Practice proper dental care . Apply a topical anesthetic such as lidocaine or xylocaine to the ulcer (not recommended for children under 6). Use a topical corticosteroid preparation such as triamcinolone dental paste (Kenalog in Orabase 0.1%), which protects a sore inside the lip and on the gums. Blistex and Campho-Phenique may offer some relief of canker sores and cold sores, especially if applied when the sore first appears. Continued


What type of food is eaten by animals with carnassial teeth?

The Teeth of Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores Home » The Teeth of Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores The Teeth of Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores All animals have teeth that are adapted to eating certain types of food. For instance, herbivores, because they are plant eaters, have strong and flat molars that are made for grinding leaves and small or non-existent canine teeth. Carnivores, the meat eaters of the animal world, have very defined canine teeth for tearing at meat, combined with a sometimes limited number of molars. Omnivores, because they eat both meat and plants, have a combination of sharp front teeth and molars for grinding. Herbivores have teeth that are highly specialized for eating plants. Because plant matter is often difficult to break down, the molars of herbivores are wider and flatter, designed to grind food, and aid in digestion. Herbivore incisors are sharp for tearing plants, but they may not be present on both the upper and lower jaw. White tail deer are a perfect example of an herbivore that has only lower incisors and a rigid upper jaw that assists in the tearing of plants. Many animals, such as horses and cows, have jaws that are capable of moving sideways. Elephants are herbivores, and their incisors are unlike those found in other animals. Odd as it may sound, a tusk is actually a tooth, an incisor, that has evolved into a different type of tool, often used for defense. Animal Adaptations - This pictorial guide compares the teeth of herbivores and carnivores. What is an Herbivore? - Learn about where herbivores fit in the food chain, as well as which types of food they might eat. Herbivores: Teeth for Grazing - The U.S. Department of the Interior explains the characteristics of herbivores, and where they fit in ecosystems. NatureWorks - Learn how herbivores can be different from one another, even though they all eat plants. Carnivores have a set of teeth that are very different from herbivores'. This makes sense, because they also have a different diet. A carnivore will use its teeth to kill a prey item before eating it. The sharp incisors and pointed canine teeth are perfectly designed for both incapacitating and eating a meal. A canine tooth can be easily identified, as it is the longer, pointed tooth located on either side of the incisors. The molars are fewer in number than other animals may have, mainly because so much of the work is done by the teeth in the front of the mouth. While the presence of canine teeth does not guarantee that an animal is a carnivore, it is an indicator that meat is some part of the diet. Animal Diversity Web - Here, you can discover information about carnivores, including their ranges, habitats, and diversity. Introduction to Carnivora - This page includes information about carnivores, from their fossil history to systematics and morphology. What is a Carnivore? - Here, you'll find information about carnivores and the role they play in their ecosystems. Big Is Not Bad - Large carnivores are suffering the effects of range loss, and might benefit from efforts aimed at preservation. Humans are omnivores, meaning we eat a variety of foods, including meat and plant matter. A quick glance at your own teeth will give you a sense of the variety of shapes and sizes of teeth an omnivore can have. Human teeth are not indicative of exactly what you will see in the mouth of all omnivores. Each omnivore will have teeth that are specifically adapted to the diet these animals consume. Animals with teeth like humans that use their molars for grinding and their incisors and canines for ripping or tearing are said to have heterodont dentition. Each tooth is designed for a specific role in processing the food eaten. Homodont dentition, found in most omnivorous reptiles, occurs when the teeth are all relatively the same size and shape. These teeth are used more for the acquisition of food than for the processing of that food. Are Humans Omnivores? - This page includes information regarding the opportunistic tendencies of omnivores to eat whatever is available when hung


Protons and neutrons are made up of what smaller objects?

A world of particles.The standard model. Inside the atom. down Table 2 A proton is made from two up quarks and a down quark. A neutron is made from two down quarks and an up quark. Table 1 shows the properties of these quarks and how they combine to give the charges of protons and neutrons . You can read more about quarks in the extension page . Picturing properties We can never see these tiny particles because they are smaller than the wavelength of visible light but we can look into their properties. For example, we can work out their charge and measure their mass. Charge and mass are familiar properties because we can also measure the charge and mass of everyday objects. However, sub-atomic particles have other properties that do not appear in everyday objects. One of these is the flavour of a quark. This is nothing like the flavour of something we eat (like ice cream) but it is a word that means something particular to physicists, who know when they use it exactly what they are talking about. (There are some much crazier names that you will come across.) Holding the nucleus together Strong nuclear Quarks but not leptons Table 3. The strong nuclear force is a new force needed to explain why protons and neutrons bind in the nucleus. The nucleus of helium contains two protons. They are both positively charged and will repel each other . However, they stay bound in a helium nucleus. Therefore there must be another force that holds them together . This is the strong nuclear force, which is the third force in our model (Table 3). It is an attractive force that only has an effect over a very short range (about 10-15 metres - the size of the nucleus). The strong nuclear force binds protons and neutrons together to make the nucleus. The strong nuclear force is actually a force between quarks and is carried by particles called gluons. Protons and neutrons are made of quarks and they feel the strong nuclear force as well.


Questions and Answers - How many quarks are in a proton? How many quarks are in a neutron? Questions and Answers protons and neutrons?) How many quarks are in a proton? How many quarks are in a neutron? Protons and neutrons each contain three quarks . A proton is composed of two 'Up' quarks and one 'Down' quark while neutrons are composed of one 'Up' quark and two 'Down' quarks. Author: Steve Gagnon, Science Education Specialist ( Other answers by Steve Gagnon ) Related Pages:


Mauna Loa is a volcano in which US state?

Mauna Loa | volcano, Hawaii, United States | Britannica.com volcano, Hawaii, United States White Island Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano , located on the south-central part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, U.S. , and a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park . One of the largest single mountain masses in the world, Mauna Loa (meaning “Long Mountain” in Hawaiian) rises to 13,677 feet (4,169 metres) above sea level and constitutes half of the island’s area. Its dome is 75 miles (120 km) long and 64 miles (103 km) wide. Moku‘āweoweo, its summit caldera , has an area of nearly 6 square miles (15 square km) and a depth of 600 feet (180 metres). Frequently snowcapped in winter, Mauna Loa is a shield volcano that has erupted some three dozen times since its first well-documented eruption in 1843. Many of its eruptions are confined within Moku‘āweoweo Caldera; others are lower flank eruptions along northeast or southwest fissure zones. During eruptions in 1935 and 1942, U.S. military planes dropped bombs in attempts (that were partially successful) to divert the path of lava flows that threatened the city of Hilo . In June 1950 a 23-day flow from a 13-mile (21-km) fissure in the southwest rift destroyed a small village. Substantial eruptions at the summit occurred in 1975 and 1984. Lava fountains during the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. J.D. Griggs/U.S. Geological Survey Mauna Loa volcano looming above a road on the island of Hawaii. Gordon Joly


Mount St Helens is a volcano in which US state?

Welcome to Mount St Helens NVM - Msh Welcome! Welcome to the home of the Mount St. Helens VolcanoCams. We have been providing near real-time images of Mount St. Helens since the late 1990s. The near real-time images of Mount St. Helens are taken from the Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) using two VolcanoCam High Definition cameras. The (JRO) and VolcanoCams are located at an elevation of approximately 4,200 feet, about five miles from the volcano. The cameras look approximately south-southeast across the North Fork Toutle River Valley.   VolcanoCamHD One This is a near real-time view of Mount St. Helens taken from our new high definition camera. The new camera was installed in June, 2014. You must manually refresh your browser to see the latest image. Use this keyboard key combination to force your web browser to do a "deep refresh" appropriate for your computer's operating system: Windows <CTRL>-<F5> Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R Linux: F5 Some Camera Details This is a high definition camera using H.264 compression. This camera has the capability to offer live streaming. However, our current bandwidth limitations and government security requirements do not allow for live streaming right now. Maximum resolution: 2560x1944 pixels. We have deliberately set the resolution on maximum. Camera Lens: 4 - 8mm, 90°-47° wide, Auto Iris and Manual Focus/Zoom. Camera Focus and Zoom: Manual. Wind vibration is causing the camera to slow drift in and out of focus. The zoom function is also manual. Camera View: We want to show the greater foreground of Mount St. Helens in the image where you can see the 30 plus years of erosion. Rotating Images Archive New camera images update to the server every three minutes. However, with network latency, images posted here may not refresh as often. You can view the last ten images from this camera in a constantly updating image archives.   VolcanoCamHD Two This is a near real-time view of Mount St. Helens taken from our older high definition camera. This camera was originally installed in 2007. You must manually refresh your browser to see the latest image. Use this keyboard key combination to force your web browser to do a "deep refresh" appropriate for your computer's operating system: Windows <CTRL>-<F5> Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R Linux: F5 This is a high definition camera that has been operating since 2007. Maximum resolution: 2048x1536 pixels. We have deliberately set the resolution at 1024x768 pixels. Camera Lens :8-48mm, 45°-8°, Motorized Zoom/Iris/Focus. Camera Focus and Zoom: Auto-focus. We are able to control the zoom from our base in Vancouver. Camera View:The top of the image is partially obscured by the building eaves overhang. The bottom of the image is partially obscured by the external camera housing. The top and bottom issues are caused by the lens and an internal camera mount that has come loose. Rotating Images Archive New camera images update to the server every three minutes. However, with network latency, images posted here may not refresh as often. You can view the last ten images from this camera in a constantly updating image archives.   VolcanoCams Support No federal tax funds were used in the purchase of the VolcanoCam cameras and associated hardware. All funding comes from donations managed on our behalf by Discover Your Northwest. Discover Your Northwest is a  501(c)(3) nonprofit  (PDF document warning) social enterprise based in Seattle, and are licensed to operate in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Montana. Discover Your Northwest promotes the discovery of Northwest public lands, enriches the experience of visitors, and encourages stewardship of these special places today and for generations to come. Discover Your Northwest passionately believes in the people-value of Northwest public lands and are dedicated to ensuring that our public lands are places of education, recreation, and inspiration for everyone. Discover Your Northwest are proud to be partners with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, B


Which is the most northerly racecourse in Great Britain?

News – Jackie Stephen Still Available Northern Lights Racing is officially full! Mick's Wish will hopefully make his debut run for the club in January/Februrary depending on ground and weather. We still have couple of 5% shares left available for the Jackie Stephen Racing Club. These are available for £75 a month plus a one of payment of £400 as a subscription fee. He has already ran for the club a couple of times and will hopefully get him another run again soon. Welcome Ben is also still available for lease. He seems to be getting the hang of chasing after finishing 3rd at Kelso in December over unsuitable ground. Here he is pictured below.   Update 21.12.16 On the 8th of December, Welcome Ben made his debut over fences at Newcastle in the 2m4f Novice Chase. He learnt a lot and jumped well but unfortunately the course had taken a lot of rain and he wasn't loving the ground so he subsequently pulled up. We hope to run him again soon. On the 14th of December, the team and four of the horses travelled to Musselburgh. Mo Rouge made a good effort in the 3 mile chase, he jumped well and finished confidently for 3rd, a big improvement for him. Bright Prospect ran well in the 2m4f chase, it was a fast race and we were pleased… Update 09.11.16 On November 2nd we took Ballinvegga and Highland Peak to Mussellburgh Racecourse. Ballinvegga was running in his first steeplechase but unfortunately, his performance was a bit disappointing. He was jumping slowly and carefully and struggled to keep up . He was just warming to the task when he made a mistake which knocked the stuffing out of him a bit. He will have more schooling and hopefully he will be better suited to the task next time! Highland Peak ran in the maiden hurdle which was his first hurdle race, this is a big step up and although he has done his three bumpers, we were still a little unsure… Jackie Stephen Racing Club This past Sunday (30th), the Jackie Stephen Racing Club had their first official meeting as a club at Conglass. Those who attended got to meet each other, watch the horse, Motion to Strike, being worked and then after some refreshments the clubs colours were picked by the lucky drawn member, John McAllister. Between everyone, they decided on black and red (please see pictured below). Motion to Strike is scheduled to run on Friday the 4th at Hexham Racecourse, everything going well. The colours have been ordered and should be with us by tomorrow so he will be running in them on Friday. How exciting! Carlisle 13.10.16 MAX DOES IT AGAIN!!!!!!! On Thursday 13th October we ran Amilliontimes at Carlisle and he ran another blinder to win his 4th race on the bounce. Under another well judged ride from Tony Kelly he picked them off one by one from the back and stayed on really well up the hill to win by a neck. He has been a star for us this year and deserves it as he tries his best all the time whether at the racecourse or at home.   On another note, we are finalising both of our racing clubs, Jackie Stephen Racing Clubs and Northern Lights Racing Club. They both still have a… Quick Update 05.10.16 Patrick took Amilliontimes to Hexham on Friday 30th Sept but rain overnight turned the ground to soft, good to soft in places and after a lot of deliberation he was declared a non runner. With the race being quite late in the day the ground seemed to be getting more tiring and we were happen with the decision. Then on Sunday he and Lucy took Mo Rouge to Kelso where he ran in the 3 mile chase. The race was not run to suit and he was forced to make the running and it turned into something of a sprint. He didn't stay on up the hill as we would… Open Day 25.09.16 Sunday 25th September saw the second Jackie Stephen Racing Open Day of the Autumn. The weather was fine and we had a fantastic turnout of over 80 people. We worked 5 on the gallops which was followed by a parade of horses and a tour of the facilities. Both racing clubs are filling up and we are going to have them up and running for October. We would like to thank everyone for coming and hope everyone enjoyed themselves


Which Nottinghamshire fast bowler who died in 1995 was best known for implementing the 'Fast Leg Theory' in the Bodyline Ashes Test series in 1932/33?

Harold Larwood Harold Larwood   Harold Larwood MBE (14 November 1904 – 22 July 1995) was an English cricket player,   an extremely accurate fast bowler best known for his key role as the implementer   of fast leg theory in the infamous Bodyline Ashes Test series of 1932–33.   In 2009 Larwood was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.   Larwood was born in Nuncargate, Nottinghamshire, to working-class parents. When he   was a child, a near-fatal accident prompted his father to make him a primitive bat,   and the child took to cricket with great enthusiasm. Leaving school at fourteen to   become a labourer in the local coal-mine, he also began to play for the village cricket   team, Kirkby Portland   First class career   In 1922, at the age of 18, Larwood was invited to try playing for Nottinghamshire,   where he was offered a professional contract and starred with bat and ball.   Larwood was by this stage a fearsome bowler, claimed by many observers to bowl at   speeds well in excess of "90 miles per hour" (145 km/h). Frank Tyson recalled that   attempts to measure his speed were highly variable, saying that "Larwood, for instance,   was measured by high speed photography at between 90 and 130mph".[2][3] Such speeds   would match him with the fastest of modern fast bowlers, Shane Bond, Shoaib Akhtar,   Shaun Tait and Brett Lee. Larwood, moreover, was also very accurate. Such a combination   made Larwood the most dangerous fast bowler of his time.   Test career   In 1926, he played his first Test match against Australia in the second Test of the   series, at Lord's. Taking 2/99 and 1/37, he did not secure a permanent place in the   team until the 1928 series, where he took seventeen wickets, including 6/32 in the   first innings of the first Test. The arrival of Donald Bradman in the Australian   team saw the English cricketing hierarchy scratching their heads to devise a plan   to defeat the Australian phenomenon and thus retain the Ashes trophy. Douglas Jardine,   the English captain (and, like all England captains of the pre-war era, a "gentleman   amateur" leading a team partly made up of working-class professionals), determined   that Bradman was vulnerable to short-pitched bowling, and adopted "fast leg theory".   Larwood was tasked with implementing the plan, and thus the stage was set for the   bodyline Test series.   By the end of the series in 1932-33, the MCC Lords celebrated the return of the Ashes   back to England, not realising the damage that Larwood's bodyline bowling had caused   on the fast pitches of Australia. However, in 1933, bodyline was used during the   West Indies tour of England. There the MCC Lords saw for the first time that the "fast leg theory" involved in bodyline bowling was not the same as the tactic known   by that innocuous name in English County Cricket. Rather, it was an extremely intimidating,   premeditated plan of attack. Concerned about the worsening diplomatic relations between   England and Australia as a result of this, the MCC hypocritically reprimanded Larwood   and asked him to sign a Letter of Apology to the Australian Cricket Board & Players.   Larwood refused on the basis that he, as a professional cricketer, was obliged to   follow the directions of his captain, whose responsibility the tactics were. In fact   Larwood never played cricket for England again, though he did play county cricket   for Nottinghamshire until 1938. That year, he retired on medical advice.[4] As Jardine   was never asked to apologise, and Pelham Warner, the tour manager, managed to avoid   the blame, Larwood felt he was being made the scapegoat for what had occurred in   1932-33.   Larwood married Lois Bird, and had five children.   When he retired from cricket he ran a sweetshop in Blackpool. Fellow cricketer Jack   Fingleton persuaded him to emigrate to Australia in 1953; and after he had settled   there, he was employed by the Pepsi-Cola Company for many years.  Although newsreels   announced the arrival of th