In which town in Greater Manchester did Harold Shipman practise as a GP before murdering at least 15 of his patients?

Greater Manchester Serial Killers: Harold Shipman, Doctor Death - Manchester Evening News News Greater Manchester Serial Killers: Harold Shipman, Doctor Death In the third of our series on Greater Manchester's serial killers, we focus on Hyde GP Dr Harold Shipman and his loyal widow, maintaining a grim silence about the man who murdered at least 215 of his patients  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe View gallery In the third of our series on Greater Manchester's serial killers, we focus on Hyde GP Dr Harold Shipman and his loyal widow, maintaining a grim silence about the man who murdered at least 215 of his patients. By Paul Taylor IT IS a house not even the most optimistic estate agent would relish trying to sell. With its brickwork exposed by peeling pebbledash, the cottage looks unloved and unlovely. The effect isn’t helped by its position just yards from one of Britain’s busiest roads. The A1 is obscured from view by a large fence that casts a long, dark shadow but doesn’t hide the noise of incessant traffic. Worse still, looming above the cottage is a flyover, and every passing lorry shakes the building beneath. It’s hard to imagine anyone making a home here. Yet that’s exactly what Primrose Shipman, the widow of Britain’s most prolific serial killer, Dr Harold Shipman, has done. And it’s here she maintains her silence. She has always steadfastly refused to acknowledge her husband of 37 years was a mass murderer. Nor has she ever publicly expressed any sympathy for his victims or their families. Instead, she has stayed quiet and sought to shield herself from public view. For that purpose alone, this isolated cottage in North Yorkshire is perfect. It’s a long way from the comfortable home she once shared with her husband and their four children in Mottram, close to Shipman’s surgery in Hyde. Back then he was known as the respectable local doctor with a friendly bedside manner. His wife was his loyal companion and part-time receptionist. That pleasant life erupted when it emerged the dependable doctor had been killing his patients.   Convicted of murdering 15 people, a report later concluded Shipman was responsible for at least 215 deaths over a 25 year period. The trusted GP was transformed into one of the most notorious murderers the world has ever known. Once he was jailed, Primrose left Mottram. Her present house is close to her childhood home and the prison her husband was held in. She would visit him regularly, the couple often seen holding hands.  Only death tore them apart. Shipman took his own life in 2004. Found hanging in his cell, his suicide dashed any hopes the families of those he killed had of discovering why he committed such atrocities. His widow has never shown any indication she could –or would – offer an explanation. Knocking at her door she answered it quickly with a quizzical ‘Yes?’, looking older and greyer but still recognisable. Told that the Manchester Evening News wanted to speak to her, she closed the door quickly. The woman who shared Harold Shipman’s life is determined not to offer any clues as to why her husband killed so many innocent people. “It still annoys me that she has never apologised or even acknowledged his guilt,” says  Joe Kitchen, whose 70-year old mother, Chrissy, was one of Shipman’s victims. ”I bumped into her at court once. She smiled at me and said ‘hello’. I found that amazing. Her husband murdered my mother. “An apology would be appreciated. It would mean a lot to the people of Hyde. It would bring some closure.” Joe says he still feels the pain of the loss. His mother died in 1994 after a home visit from Shipman. “She had lots of sisters who all lived well into their nineties. She was only 70. He robbed her of 20 years. He robbed us of 20 years with her. “I’m convinced she’d still be alive now. She lived for her family. She put her children first. She’s got grand-children she’s never seen.” Joe confesses he feels a strange sort of guilt about his mother’s death. At the time, the circumstances around her passing seemed odd. She’d called Ship


Which BBC police series was about a female inspector in the town of Hartley?

Juliet Bravo | TVmaze Juliet Bravo Gallery (1) Follow "Juliet Bravo" is a British television series, which ran on BBC1 between 1980 and 1985. The theme of the series concerned a female police inspector who took over control of a police station in the fictional town of Hartley in Lancashire. The series was devised by Ian Kennedy Martin, who had already enjoyed success with another police drama series, The Sweeney. The genre of police/crime dramas was well established on British television by 1980; however the BBC's Juliet Bravo, along with London Weekend Television's The Gentle Touch, which started a few months earlier, dealt with female officers as lead characters having to fight both crime and the prejudice of male colleagues. Ian Kennedy Martin actually based the character of Inspector Jean Darblay on a real life Female Police Inspector Wynne Darwin. She was in charge of the Police Station in Great Harwood just outside Manchester. The fictional Lancahire Town of Hartley was based on Great Harwood. Share this on:


Which BBC nightly news programme was presented by Cliff Michelmore, with Fyfe Robertson and Magnus Magnusson?

BBC News - Obituary: Cliff Michelmore Obituary: Cliff Michelmore The consummate professional With his avuncular manner and trademark spectacles, Cliff Michelmore was one of the best-known presenters on British television. His calm and unflappable style became his hallmark, particularly during the decade when he fronted the BBC TV current affairs programme, Tonight. He was a natural choice to handle big, set-piece events such as the BBC's coverage of a general election. And he presided over moments of live drama, notably the assassination of President Kennedy and the return of the damaged Apollo 13. Arthur Clifford Michelmore was born on 11 December 1919 in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. He never really lost touch with his birthplace, always proudly describing himself as an island person. He was the youngest of six children and, following the death of his father when he was just three, he was brought up on a local farm by his older sister and her husband Faux accent I don't know what's going on. And it seems no-one else does either."” End Quote Cliff Michelmore after an on-air glitch I'm a bit of a workaholic," he said. "And you have to be something of a workaholic to work on a farm." Instead he joined the RAF and was commissioned during World War Two before joining the British Forces Network in 1947 as Deputy Director. He'd written scripts previously for the BFN but his arrival to run the RAF element of the station sparked a real interest in broadcasting. He took on a variety of on-air roles including adopting a faux West Country accent to present a weekly gardening feature. He also took part in radio dramas, once playing Little John to Nigel Davenport's Robin Hood in a play that also featured Brian Forbes and Roger Moore. Love blossomed behind the Family Favourites microphone Michelmore achieved his big break when he was asked to fill in at the Hamburg end of Two-Way Family Favourites. The programme went out on Sunday lunchtime on BBC radio and linked members of British forces serving round the world with their families at home It was fortunate both for his public and his personal life. After striking up a warm on-air relationship with the London anchor, Jean Metcalfe, he eventually married her. Technical issues After working as a freelance reporter for the BBC in the South West of England he moved into children's television, presenting the fortnightly Saturday programme Telescope, and also did sports commentary. In 1955 he moved into current affairs, presenting the BBC TV programme Highlight. The programme quickly gained a reputation for its uncompromising interview style, something of a departure from the much more restrained way such things were usually done at the time. In 1957, the BBC launched a new early evening current affairs programme and Michelmore moved over to present it. The Tonight programme broke new ground The programme blended serious issues with more quirky human features, and also made the names of reporters such as Alan Whicker, Derek Hart, Fyfe Robertson and Magnus Magnusson. Tonight broke new ground in television news programmes. Studio equipment appeared in shot and Michelmore often presented items while perched on the edge of his desk. It was a far cry from the formality that was the trademark of news presentation in the 1950s, and Tonight regularly attracted audiences of more than eight million. His laidback style meant he effortlessly dealt with the technical problems that were part and parcel of a live news programme at the time. On one memorable occasion he introduced a news item only for nothing to appear on the screen. Michelmore was unfazed. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote Never in my life have I seen anything like this. I hope I shall never see anything like it again” End Quote Cliff Michelmore on Aberfan "Well, we were supposed to be showing you a piece of film now, but it's not there," he said. I don't know what's going on. And it seems no-one else does either." Aberfan He later admitted that, beneath the calm exterior, his stomach was churning over during these moments of


Who changed his name from Gideon, and became MP for Tatton in 2001?

George Osborne: A silver spoon for the golden boy | The Independent Profiles George Osborne: A silver spoon for the golden boy Britain's youngest Chancellor since 1886 is facing the biggest week of his life. His first Budget will define his career – and the Government. Friday 18 June 2010 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online When George Osborne stands up to give his first Budget speech on Tuesday, he will risk provoking raucous laughter from the Labour benches if he reprises the line that David Cameron used on the eve of the election, that "we're all in this together". The public spending cuts that he will lay out will have a dire impact on a very large number of people, but not on the Osbornes. They are all in that happy state of material comfort in which they need to ask nothing of the state, except to leave their inheritance alone. Osborne is a relatively young man, who has everything – intelligence, ambition, a strong character, an imposing presence aided by his above average height, immense wealth, a stable family, and a vocation in which he has been staggeringly successful. And with the passing of the years, we may discover which George Osborne is the real one. Tim Montgomerie, who runs the influential Conservative Home website, reckons there are at least three, possibly four, political personalities living side by side in the Chancellor's breast. Others, less perceptive and less sympathetic, see only two – a hard-nosed Thatcherite, and a career politician clever enough to see that right-wing ideology does not win elections. When he was appointed shadow Chancellor in May 2005, Osborne's mission seemed to be to keep Thatcherism alive. He told the BBC: "I would be reluctant to give myself the moderniser label... I don't think you achieve those things by having some great internal battle." At that time, his big idea was a flat tax. Instead of three rates of income tax, as there then were, Osborne was thinking of bringing a single rate, with the biggest gainers obviously being for those on the highest incomes. A few months later, there had been a dramatic change at the top of the Conservative Party. Instead of electing yet another leader from the right, the party had gone for a moderniser in David Cameron – and there at his side was George Osborne, reincarnated as a moderniser who apparently no longer believes that tax cuts for the wealthy will bring about economic revival. But even in his new political guise, he looked fully at ease when he delivered the annual Mansion House lecture this week, dressed in dinner jacket and black bow tie. And well he might. He is as rich as most of the people in his City of London audience and – unlike most of them – he is an aristocrat with a pedigree stretching back to early in the Tudor era. His father, Sir Peter Osborne, is the 17th holder of a hereditary baronetcy that has been passed from father to son for 10 generations, and of which George is next in line. Sir Peter teamed up with his brother-in-law, Anthony Little, in the 1960s to open a small showroom in Chelsea, where they offered exquisite, handprinted wallpaper for sale. Osborne & Little has expanded to become one of the world's leading makers of wallpaper and fabrics, making Sir Peter rich enough to set up trust funds worth several million pounds for each of his four children. His eldest, born on 23 May 1971, was christened Gideon Oliver Osborne, but did not like his first name, and adopted the name George. He was educated at St Paul's, a private school in London, where James Harding, the present editor of The Times, was a near contemporary. After school, he read modern history at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he obtained a 2:1, edited Isis, the student magazine, joined the Bullingdon Club – like David Cameron and Boris Johnson before him – and became friends with Nat Rothschild, who later introduced him to the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, on whose yacht he mingled with others who enjoy the company of the mega-rich, including Peter Mandelson. Years later, a photograph emerged of a 22-year-old Osbor


Who was wrongly convicted in 2001 of the murder of Jill Dando?

Barry George loses legal compensation bid over wrongful conviction of Jill Dando murder | UK | News | Daily Express UK Barry George loses legal compensation bid over wrongful conviction of Jill Dando murder THE man wrongly convicted of the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, has lost his legal battle for compensation as a victim of a "miscarriage of justice". 11:13, Tue, Jul 9, 2013 Barry George spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of Jill Dando Barry George deserved up to £500,000 after wrongly spending eight years in jail, his lawyers argued at the Court of Appeal today. However, Lord Justice Beatson and Mr Justice Irwin rejected his claim that the Justice Secretary unfairly and unlawfully decided he was "not innocent enough to be compensated". They ruled that the Secretary of State was "entirely justified in the conclusion he reached". The latest legal move at the Court of Appeal followed the dismissal of his claim by two High Court judges in January. Lord Justice Richards, sitting at the Court of Appeal in London, today rejected an application by Mr George for permission to challenge the January decision. He announced that the 53-year-old - who was present in court for the ruling - had "no realistic prospects" of success on appeal. Barry George spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of Jill Dando Barry George claimed he deserved money as a victim of a "miscarriage of justice" Mr George went to the High Court seeking a reconsideration of his case which could have opened the way for him to claim an award for lost earnings and wrongful imprisonment. It was argued on his behalf that the decision to refuse compensation was "defective and contrary to natural justice". But Lord Justice Beatson and Mr Justice Irwin ruled that he had "failed the legal test" to receive an award. The judges said it was reasonable to convict him on the basis of the available evidence at the time of Dando’s murder. Mr George was originally convicted of Miss Dando's murder in 2001 after a gun discharge particle found in his coat matched samples on Miss Dando. After his conviction in July 2001, Mr George, of Fulham, was acquitted of killing the 37-year-old BBC presenter at a retrial in August 2008. Miss Dando was shot dead outside her home in Fulham, west London, in April 1999 – no one else has been convicted over the shooting of the Crimewatch presenter. Most read in UK


Which US general had an early career as a teacher, was involved in conflicts in Mexico, Cuba and Europe and had a WWII tank named after him?

John Pershing - World War I - US Army - Black Jack By Kennedy Hickman John Pershing - Birth & Early Life: Born September 13, 1860, in Laclede, MO, John J. Pershing was the son of John F. and Ann E. Pershing. In 1865, John J. was enrolled in a local "select school" for intelligent youth and later continued on to secondary school. Upon graduation in 1878, Pershing began teaching at a school for African American youth in Prairie Mound. Between 1880-1882, he continued his education at the State Normal School during summers. Though only marginally interested in the military, in 1882, at the age of 21, he applied to West Point after hearing that it provided an elite college level education. John Pershing - Ranks & Awards: During Pershing's long military career he steadily progressed up through the ranks. His dates of rank were: Second Lieutenant (8/1886), First Lieutenant (10/1895), Captain (6/1901), Brigadier General (9/1906), Major General (5/1916), General (10/1917), General of the Armies (9/1919). From the US Army, Pershing received the Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal as well as campaign medals for World War I , Indian Wars, Spanish-American War , Cuban Occupation , Philippines Service, and Mexican Service . In addition, he received twenty-two awards and decorations from foreign nations. John Pershing - Personal Life: After returning from the Philippines in 1903, Pershing met Helen Frances Warren, the daughter of powerful Wyoming Senator Francis Warren. The two were married on January 26, 1905, and had four children, three daughters and a son. In August 1915, while serving at Fort Bliss in Texas, Pershing was alerted to a fire at his family's home at the Presidio of San Francisco. In the blaze, his wife and three daughters died of smoke inhalation. The only one to escape the fire was his six year-old son, Warren. Pershing never remarried. John Pershing - Early Military Career: Graduating from West Point in 1886, Pershing was assigned to the 6th Cavalry at Fort Bayard, NM. During his time with the 6th Cavalry, he was cited for bravery and participated in several campaigns against the Apache and Sioux. In 1891, he was ordered to the University of Nebraska to serve as an instructor of military tactics. While at NU, he attended law school, graduating in 1893. After four years, he was promoted to first lieutenant and transferred to the 10th Cavalry. While with the 10th Cavalry, one of the first "Buffalo Soldier" regiments, Pershing became an advocate of African American troops. In 1897, Pershing returned to West Point to teach tactics. It was here that cadets, who were angered by his strict discipline, began calling him "Nigger Jack" in reference to his time with the 10th Cavalry. This was later relaxed to "Black Jack" which became Pershing's nickname. With the outbreak of the Spanish-American Wa , Pershing was brevetted to major and returned to the 10th Cavalry as the regimental quartermaster. Arriving in Cuba, Pershing fought with distinction at Kettle and San Juan Hills and was cited for gallantry. The following March, Pershing was struck down with malaria and returned to the US. His time at home was brief as after he recovered he was dispatched to the Philippines to aid in putting down the Filipino insurrection. Arriving in August 1899, Pershing was assigned to the Department of Mindanao. Over the next three years he was recognized as a brave combat leader and an able administrator. In 1901, his brevet commission was revoked and he returned to the rank of captain. While in the Philippines he served as the adjutant general of the department as well as with the 1st and 15th Cavalries. John Pershing - A Shocking Promotion & a Chase in the Desert: Returning home in 1903, as a 43-year old captain, Pershing was assigned to the Southwest Army Division. In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt mentioned Pershing during remarks to Congress about the army's promotion system. He argued that it should be possible to reward an able officer's service through promotion. These remarks were ignored by the establishm


The tune of the British national anthem appears within which composer's Jubilee Overture?

God Save the Queen God Save the Queen God Save the Queen Publication of an early version in The Gentleman’s Magazine , 15 October 1745. The title, on the contents page, is given as “God save our lord the king: A new song set for two voices”. National and/or royal anthem of   United Kingdom (national and royal), its Crown Dependencies and its overseas territories Also known as (when the monarch is male) Music Music sample “God Save the Queen” “God Save the Queen” (alternatively “God Save the King“, depending on the gender of the reigning monarch) is the national and/or royal anthem in a number of Commonwealth realms , their territories, and the British Crown Dependencies . [1] [2] The author of the tune is unknown and it may originate in plainchant , but a 1619 attribution to John Bull is sometimes made. It is the national anthem of the United Kingdom and one of two national anthems used by New Zealand since 1977, as well as for several of the UK’s territories that have their own additional local anthem. It is also the royal anthem of all the aforementioned countries, as well as Australia (since 1984), Canada (since 1980), [3] Barbados and Tuvalu . In countries not previously part of the British Empire , the tune of “God Save the Queen” has provided the basis for various patriotic songs, though still generally connected with royal ceremony. [4] In the United States , the melody is used for the patriotic song “ My Country, ‘Tis of Thee “. The melody is also used for the national anthem of Liechtenstein , “ Oben am jungen Rhein “. Beyond its first verse, which is consistent, “God Save the Queen/King” has many historic and extant versions. Since its first publication, different verses have been added and taken away and, even today, different publications include various selections of verses in various orders. [5] In general, only one verse is sung. Sometimes two verses are sung, and on rare occasions, three. [1] The sovereign and her or his consort are saluted with the entire anthem, while other members of the Royal Family who are entitled to royal salute (such as the Prince of Wales ) receive just the first six bars. The first six bars also form all or part of the Vice Regal Salute in some Commonwealth realms outside the UK (e.g., in Canada, governors general and lieutenant governors at official events are saluted with the first six bars of “God Save the Queen” followed by the first four and last four bars of “ O Canada “), as well as the salute given to governors of British overseas territories. Contents 8 External links History In The Oxford Companion to Music , Percy Scholes points out the similarities to an early plainsong melody, although the rhythm is very distinctly that of a galliard , [6] and he gives examples of several such dance tunes that bear a striking resemblance to “God Save the King/Queen”. Scholes quotes a keyboard piece by John Bull (1619) which has some similarities to the modern tune, depending on the placing of accidentals which at that time were unwritten in certain cases and left to the discretion of the player (see musica ficta ). He also points to several pieces by Henry Purcell , one of which includes the opening notes of the modern tune, set to the words “God Save the King”. Nineteenth-century scholars and commentators mention the widespread belief that an old Scots carol, “Remember O Thou Man” was the source of the tune. [7] [8] The first published version of what is almost the present tune appeared in 1744 in Thesaurus Musicus. The 1744 version of the song was popularised in Scotland and England the following year, with the landing of Charles Edward Stuart and was published in The Gentleman’s Magazine (see illustration above). This manuscript has the tune depart from that which is used today at several points, one as early as the first bar, but is otherwise clearly a strong relative of the contemporary anthem. It was recorded as being sung in London theatres in 1745, with, for example, Thomas Arne writing a setting of the tune for the Drury Lane Theatre . Scholes’ analysis includes mention of


Which composer (1822-1890) wrote a symphony in D and a symphonic poem called Le Chasseur Maudit (The Accursed Huntsman)?

César Franck- Bio, Albums, Pictures – Naxos Classical Music. CÉSAR FRANCK   (1822 - 1890) Born in Liège in 1822, César Franck was originally intended by his father for a career as a virtuoso pianist. In Paris his nationality excluded him at first from the Conservatoire, where he eventually failed to achieve the necessary distinction as a performer, turning his attention rather to composition. In 1846 he left home and went to earn his living in Paris as a teacher and organist, winning particular fame in the second capacity at the newly built church of Ste Clotilde, with its Cavaillé-Coll organ. He drew to himself a loyal and devoted circle of pupils and in 1871 won some official recognition as the nominated successor of Benoist as organ professor at the Conservatoire. A man of gentle character, known to his pupils as ‘Pater seraphicus’, he exercised considerable influence through his classes and performances although he remained, as a composer, something of an outsider in a Paris interested largely in opera. Orchestral Music Franck’s best-known orchestral works are the Symphonic Variations for solo piano and orchestra and the Symphony in D minor, completed in 1888 and first performed at a Conservatoire concert the following year. A brief series of symphonic poems includes the early Ce qu’on entend sur la montagne (‘What is heard on the mountain’), based on Victor Hugo’s Le Chasseur maudit (‘The Accursed Huntsman’); Les Djinns, again after Hugo; and Psyché, a symphonic poem with chorus. Sacred Music Franck wrote a number of large-scale choral works on biblical subjects, as well as smaller-scale works for occasional or liturgical use. This last category includes the well-known Panis angelicus of 1872, originally for tenor, organ, harp, cello and double bass. Panis angelicus was later interpolated into the three-voice Mass of 1861. Chamber Music Franck wrote one violin sonata, which, like his symphony, is united by a cyclic use of thematic material that connects the movements. There is also a fine piano quintet, completed in 1879, and a final string quartet, written in 1890. Organ Music As a very distinguished organist, Franck wrote remarkably little for the instrument on which his improvisations had won him fame and pupils. Organ compositions published include Trois Chorals of 1890 and Trois Pièces, written a dozen years earlier. The six organ pieces published in 1868 are entitled Fantaisie; Grande Pièce Symphonique; Prélude, fugue et variation; Pastorale; Prière; and Final. Piano Music Franck’s earlier piano music was designed for his own virtuoso performance. Two later works remain in general repertoire: the Prélude, choral et fugue of 1884 and the Prélude, aria et final, completed in 1887. Box Set Release


In which European country is Lake Inari?

Lake Inari | lake, Finland | Britannica.com Lake Inari Lake Ladoga Lake Inari, largest lake in northern Finland , lying near the Russian border. At an elevation of 389 ft (119 m), it is approximately 50 mi (80 km) long and 25 mi (40 km) wide at its farthest points, has an area of 425 sq mi (1,102 sq km), and is about 200 ft (61 m) deep. The lake is fed by the Ivalo River from the southwest and drained by the Paats River on the east to the Arctic Ocean . The town of Inari, a Sami trading centre, is on the southwestern shore. The lake’s excellent fishing and boating attract many tourists. Inari Lake, northern Finland. Finland country located in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is blanketed by thick woodlands, making it the most densely forested country in Europe. Finland also forms a... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: September 07, 2006 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Inari Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Haboob | Article about haboob by The Free Dictionary Haboob | Article about haboob by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/haboob Related to haboob: valley fever , monsoon haboob: see sandstorm sandstorm, strong dry wind blowing over the desert that raises and carries along clouds of sand or dust often so dense as to obscure the sun and reduce visibility almost to zero; also known as a duststorm. ..... Click the link for more information. . Haboob   a sand or dust storm in the Sudan. A haboob is caused by a strong convection current combined with an influx of cold air masses. The storms usually occur from May through October and have an average duration of about three hours. During a haboob the dust cloud may rise to a height of 1,500 m, and the wind often attains destructive force. Khartoum experiences an average of 24 haboobs annually. haboob [hə′büb] (meteorology) A strong wind and sandstorm or duststorm in the northern and central Sudan, especially around Khartum, where the average number is about 24 haboobs a year. haboob Severe dust storms occurring in Sudan and associated with cumulonimbus clouds in the summer season.


From which country does Red Stripe lager originally come?

Entertaining with Red Stripe Beer: - Food - JamaicaObserver.com Entertaining with Red Stripe Beer: Juicy Chef Tweet Without a doubt, Red Stripe is one of the most iconic brands to come out of Jamaica. This beverage is world renowned and all across our beloved island many bars display Red Stripe paraphernalia with pride. Many of us enjoy an ice-cold Red Stripe on a sweltering day, and it is always in the mix when we entertain. Tonight I am partnering with Red Stripe at the Food Awards to show how beer can be paired with food in the same manner as wine. Jamaica is as much beer country as it is rum country. Wine is slowly gaining a great deal of popularity and my fellow Thursday Food columnist Chris Reckord has been amazing in educating us each week with his wine tales. I am also a member of the 1876 wine club, so the sophisticated grape libation is a big part of my lifestyle. Given my background, working with Red Stripe was a major challenge I gleefully took on. The truth is, beer is a vent popular everyday beverage, and with the recession in earnest you can also turn to beer for affordable entertaining. Beer is democratic in its middle-of-the-road affordability. I recently came across a blog where an anonymous respondent to a particular piece, a laid-off stockbroker, wrote that beer is the new champagne and a grin came to my face. In Europe, the great beer cultures of Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, the UK and Ireland have always had a tradition of serving beer and food. In Africa and Asia, beer is a well-liked beverage; in fact, the history of beer is as ancient as wine. The UK witnessed the emergence of the gastro pub in the 90s. Gastro pubs serve gourmet food with beer and there are many beer gardens throughout the European continent, where you can have a lovely meal outdoors with your preferred Pilsner, lager or stout. In fact, there was a time when the gastro pub was more than an equal match to the grand Michelin-starred restaurants. Our Red Stripe is a premium brand which is so refreshing well chilled, but outside of the barbecue, how often do we use it in food? Kim Lee, marketing and communications manager of Diageo Ltd. and Safia Cooper, Red Stripe's brand manager, approached me to create an original menu with foods to both pair with Red Stripe and Red Stripe Light as well as featuring in the ingredients, and boy oh boy, what an adventure it has been. Although I have always enjoyed an occasional beer, these last few weeks have given me a newfound respect for our local brew. The first thing I did was to taste Red Stripe and Red Stripe Light, not as the average consumer, but as a recipe developer to get a flavour profile on my palate. This is of the utmost importance when matching any beverage with food. I also imagined an elegant dinner party where I would replace my normal wine selections with Red Stripe for a fun and cheaper alternative. Red Stripe is a lager. It can also be described as a pale golden ale, liquid gold. Our local beer is a medium-bodied beverage with moderate hops which gives us both a bit of fruit and slight malt on the tongue. It also has a slight bitter tang which cleanses the palate. I became excited because with the above discoveries to work with, I realised I could go from appetisers to dessert. The flavour of fruit I picked up in my personal beer-tasting was a bit of lime, which I am sure comes from the hops. This gave me inspiration to marinate my olives in orange juice. The fruitiness also worked well with good old classic sharp Cheddar cheese, which is popular in Jamaica. I added one of my favourite local condiments, Busha Browne's Banana Chutney, my personal ode to the great British pub traditional lunch, the Ploughman's. The bitterness allowed me to create a rich cumin-scented main dish since the astringency would enliven the palate. There was also a hint of caramel and butterscotch present which would pair perfectly with my chili-glazed chicken wings and grilled sausages, a riff on German Bratwursts since the concentration of flavour was in the smoky caramelised


Britain, USA, Japan, Germany and France hold the five permanent executive directorships of which financial organisation?

70 years and half a trillion dollars later: what has the UN achieved? | World news | The Guardian A world of problems: the United Nations at 70 70 years and half a trillion dollars later: what has the UN achieved? The United Nations has saved millions of lives and boosted health and education across the world. But it is bloated, undemocratic – and very expensive. A world of problems: the United Nations at 70 70 years and half a trillion dollars later: what has the UN achieved? The United Nations has saved millions of lives and boosted health and education across the world. But it is bloated, undemocratic – and very expensive. A world of problems: the United Nations at 70 is supported by Chris McGreal in New York Monday 7 September 2015 06.59 EDT Last modified on Sunday 20 September 2015 13.35 EDT Close This article is 1 year old It was Dag Hammarskjöld, the tragic second UN secretary general , who had it best. The United Nations, he said, “was created not to lead mankind to heaven but to save humanity from hell”. The kind of hell Hammarskjöld had in mind was not hard to imagine in the wake of world war and Hitler’s extermination camps, and with the atom bomb’s shadow spreading across the globe. How much of a part the UN played in holding nuclear armageddon at bay divides historians. But there is little doubt that in the lifetime that has passed since it was set up in 1945 it helped save millions from other kinds of hell. From the deepest of poverty. From watching their children die of treatable diseases. From starvation and exposure as they fled wars made in the cauldron of ideological rivalries between Washington and Moscow but fought on battlefields in Africa and Asia. The UN’s children’s organisation, Unicef, provided an education and a path to a better life for millions, including the present UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon . The UN’s development programmes were instrumental in helping countries newly freed from colonial rule to govern themselves. UN agencies 'broke and failing' in face of ever-growing refugee crisis Read more And yet. In its 70 years, the United Nations may have been hailed as the great hope for the future of mankind – but it has also been dismissed as a shameful den of dictatorships. It has infuriated with its numbing bureaucracy, its institutional cover-ups of corruption and the undemocratic politics of its security council. It goes to war in the name of peace but has been a bystander through genocide. It has spent more than half a trillion dollars in 70 years. “Like everybody says, if you didn’t have the UN you’d have to invent it,” said David Shearer, who served the organisation in senior posts in Rwanda, Belgrade, Afghanistan, Iraq and Jerusalem. He is now New Zealand’s shadow foreign minister. “But it’s imperfect, of course it is, and everybody knows that it is,” he said. As the UN marks the 70th anniversary of its founding this autumn, those imperfections – and how the UN addresses them – have come to the fore as the organisation struggles to define its role in the 21st century. Tensions between western governments, which see the UN as bloated and inefficient, and developing countries, which regard it as undemocratic and dominated by the rich, have rippled across the organisation as ballooning costs drive the push for reform. Even accounting for inflation, annual UN expenditure is 40 times higher than it was in the early 1950s. The organisation now encompasses 17 specialised agencies, 14 funds and a secretariat with 17 departments employing 41,000 people. Its regular budget, which is agreed every two years and goes to pay for the cost of administering the UN – including mouthwatering daily allowances which result in many of its bureaucrats being far better paid than American civil servants – has more than doubled over the past two decades to $5.4bn. Pinterest United Nations peacekeepers north of the provincial capital of Goma, Congo, 2008. Photograph: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images But that is just a small portion of the total spend. Peacekeeping costs another $9bn a year, with 120,000 pe


Who was stripped of his Saudi Arabian nationality in 1994, being considered a threat to the ruling House of Saud?

"Saudi Arabia in the 1990s: Stability and Foreign Policy" by Mordechai Abir No. 365   29 Av 5757 / 1 September 1997 SAUDI ARABIA IN THE 1990S: STABILITY AND FOREIGN POLICY Mordechai Abir Resentment of the "Infidels" / Shi'ite Dissidents / Economic Downswing: 1981-1995 / The Opposition in Exile / Economic Upswing Since 1996 / The Rise of Crown Prince Abdallah / Political Reform / The Future Direction of Saudi Foreign Policy / Saudi-Iranian Relations The stability of Saudi Arabia (and the Persian Gulf as a whole) is crucially important to the world's industrial countries. According to the Gulf Center of Strategic Studies, "oil is expected to account for 38 percent of all the world consumption of energy until 2015, compared to 39 percent in 1993. Increasing world-wide demand for oil, now about 74 million barrels per day, is projected to rise by 2015 to about 110 million" (Gulf Report, London, July 1997). Over 60 percent of the world's proven oil reserves are located in the Persian Gulf, and Saudi Arabia alone controls 25 percent of the total. Resentment of the "Infidels" The future stability of the ruling Al Saud government is thus a subject of keen interest. Opposition to the Saudi regime for its corruption and its modernization program associated with the West reemerged in the 1980s, erupting into the open in 1990 following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the invitation by King Fahd to "infidel" Western forces to enter Saudi Arabia. This act was legitimized by the Wahhabi establishment ulama (Islamic scholars) who issued a fatwa (religious edict) justifying the monarch's decision. Yet even during the war with Iraq, extremist preachers attacked the "infidel" presence in Islam's holy land. The idea that Saudi territory was being used by the U.S. to attack a Muslim country further enraged some popular preachers and ulama who used their pulpits to attack the Western military presence in their country. Following the Iranian example, they taped their sermons and circulated them throughout Saudi Arabia. At the same time, the small, timid, Western- educated, liberal element within the intelligentsia began to demand constitutional reforms and limits on the ulama's control of daily life in the kingdom. When ignored, they and other elements of the substantial Saudi middle class criticized the U.S. for supporting the anachronistic-autocratic Saudi regime. The majority of the conservative-nationalist home-bred intelligentsia, whose ranks have expanded from year to year, are also resentful of U.S. Mideast policy, especially concerning Israel and American-initiated sanctions against radical Arab regimes (Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria). This resentment was exacerbated by the economic crisis Saudi Arabia has experienced since the early 1980s, resulting from the sharp decline of oil revenues. The multi-billion dollar infrastructure and defense contracts given to American companies, and payment for U.S. help in the 1990-91 Gulf War, further intensified anti-American sentiments. Yet most annoying to the majority of Saudis is the presence in their country of about 17,000 U.S. civilian and military personnel. After the Gulf War ended, the rank and file of the establishment ulama, led by the present reactionary mufti Abdulaziz Ibn Baz, along with some other prominent 'alims and extremist preachers, attempted to realize their long standing aspiration to establish their primacy in their historic partnership with the House of Saud. Seemingly dangerous to Al Saud's government, this attempt was easily contained by the regime, which threatened to withdraw the ulama's extensive privileges and to punish those who would not accept the existing order. Yet extreme anti-American, anti-regime preachers, non-conformist 'alims, and fundamentalist Sunni professors continued to attack the American presence in Arabia and the Sauds' corrupt regime and to criticize the senior ulama who legitimized it. In 1993 they founded the Committee for the Defense of Legitimate Rights (CDLR), exploiting human rights slogans to win Western sympathy despite their ult


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What is the English version of the Russian forename Vasily?

Vasily - Name Meaning, What does Vasily mean? What does Vasily mean? Vasily [ va si- ly ] as a boys' name has its root in Greek, and Vasily means "royal, kingly". Vasily is an alternate spelling of Basil (Greek): from the Greek name Basileios . Vasily is also a variant of Vasilis (Greek). Associated with: greek , royal (king). Variations Vasily has 2 variants: Vasili and Vassily . Vasily Chancellor (V.C.), .. How popular is Vasily? Vasily is an unusual first name for males. Vasily is also an uncommon surname for all people. (2000 U.S. Demographics) Which version is better? with its source forms and related boy names. Basil , Basilio and Vasilios are the prominent related forms of Vasily (not ranked) listed in the Top 2000. Other forms, like Basilic, are uncommon. Adoption of these relations of Vasily was more pronounced among parents a century ago, but now, the form Basil has become less fashionable. (2015 Birth Statistics)


Death of a Princess, a TV drama based on a real event, caused a diplomatic incident between Britain and which country in 1980?

Press Reaction In 1980 To Death Of A Princess | Death Of A Princess | FRONTLINE | PBS "The Gate of an Arabian princess: a 'docu-drama'" Christian Science Monitor May 9, 1980 by Arthur Unger One of the most controversial -- and timely -- films in the short history of the Public Broadcasting Service is being aired on most of that network's affiliates despite protests from the Saudi Arabian government. … Whatever one's reservations may be -- and it is quite possible and proper to question certain aspects of this unusual pseudo-docudrama -- this is a film to see, to analyze, to question on its various implications as a social document, as an informational program, and as an entertainment. In its own exotic way "Princess" may prove to be a landmark film in the development of education-information-entertainment television. But the form itself -- docudrama -- is a problem. Although scripted and performed by professional actors throughout, this kind of program also attempts to convey the feeling of documentary accuracy in the presentation of its topical and often carefully researched subject matter, as well as in its tone. As a result, the form can be used to distort truth as easily as it can to serve it, leaving the viewer with no way of knowing where accuracy really lies. "Princess" is the superbly photographed story -- a bit Somerset Maugham and a bit of "the lady or the tiger" in character -- of a reporter's five-month search for the truth concerning a Saudi Arabian princess supposedly executed and her boy-lover beheaded because of their three-week adulterous affair. In order for the sentence to be carried out, the teen-age princess had to state three times before a Muslim court that she had committed the crime. Was she an empty-headed child or a better for women's rights? The narrator, called Christopher Ryder in the film's odyssey but clearly filmmaker Antony Thomas, follows all available trails, visits friends, government officials, relatives, women's movement activists in and out of Saudi Arabia, investigates the oddly ambivalent position of women in fundamentalist Muslim states, follows many paths which are obviously untrue or the product of guilt, venom, or imagination. He re-creates in his mind's eye -- and on camera -- all of the supposed happenings and comes to the final conclusion that the real truth may never be known. … But should it be told in this form? "Death of a Princess" is the ultimate docudrama -- a form which television has expropriated for itself and which it seems to be using and misusing more and more. Many docudramas -- dramatized informational programming -- would much better serve the viewers they were presented in strictly documentary form so that viewers could clearly understand that what they are viewing is fact. In the case of "Princess" and many other recent docudramas, the viewer is left with a hodgepodge conglomeration of real people, fictional characters, real incidents, and dramatized ones which make it absolutely impossible to ascertain where creative license has been taken. (The filmmaker in this case, however, insists that all interviews are based on real ones). … "Death of a Princess" is a TV show to view, ponder, and perhaps learn from, but it is also a major problem for television itself to ponder. "The Show Must Go On" [Editorial] The Washington Post May 11, 1980 The furor over Saudi Arabia's protests against the showing of "Death of a Princess" by the Public Broadcasting Service is both more and less than it is made out to be. The Saudi protest, and those of its oil partner, the Mobil Corporation, along with some of the heavier interventions of the State Department and certain members of Congress, make it essential that the show be seen on schedule Monday evening. None of this should even be negotiable. The outcry, of course, makes it inevitable that an extra large audience will tune in. The incident is more than it appears to be because, with the power that Saudi oil and financial resources confer, Saudi displeasure can have costly consequences. When the same film was shown in Bri


What unusual event happened in Britain on 11th August 1999?

What Happened in 1999 inc. Pop Culture, Prices and Events 1999 Calendar 1999 The worlds population exceeds Six Billion. The Wars in the Balkans continue to cause suffering in the region, but both sides do come to the table and a peace is agreed. The world prepares for the new millennium parties and computers around the world run testing for the millennium bug which could cause wide scale disruption to business and infrastructure if not fixed. The take up of the Internet and Mobile Phones around the world open up new opportunities for successful entrepreneurs. 1999 was just 10 years ago this year Cost of Living 1999 How Much things cost in 1999 Yearly Inflation Rate USA 2.19% Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 11,497 Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 8.50% Average Cost of new house $131,750.00 Average Income per year $40,810.00 Average Monthly Rent $645.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.22 Average cost of new car $21,050.00 US Postage Stamp 33 cents 1 LB of Bacon $2.59 Ground Coffee per IB $3.41 Loaf of Bread $1.49 Dozen Eggs 89 cents Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Sterling Average House Price 79,384 Interest Rates Year End Bank of England 5.50% FTSE 100 Average 6500 From Our 1999toys Page 2 Devastating Earthquakes kill 14,000 people in Turkey NATO Serbs accelerate ethnic cleansing of Kosovo Albanians leading to a NATO bombing attack Northern Ireland New multi party assembly in Northern Ireland meets restoring self rule after 22 years European Union European Union bans Beef Imports from the US over the widespread use of growth hormones World The human population of the world surpassed six billion. European Union Euro currency introducedon  1st January in 11 countries. UK Great Britain Introduces the Minimum Hourly Wage Rate of all adults must be paid at least £3.60 an hour World Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones circumnavigate the world in a hot air balloon without stopping. U.S. Hurricane Floyd a Category 4 storm with winds in excess of 140 mph strikes North Carolina More Information for Hurricane Floyd Hurricane Floyd, a category 4 storm, hits the United States East coast during September of 1999. About 3 million people evacuated their homes in anticipation of the storm, which at its peak had winds of up to 140 miles per hour. While initial reports thought Florida would be the state that was the hardest hit, North Carolina experienced the worst of the storm with massive flooding affected parts of the state. Reported death tolls related to the storm fall somewhere between 68 and 52 people. U.S. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 11,000 for the first time Mexico The worst floods seen in Mexico in 40 years causes a number of mudslides which buries whole villages leaving over 400 dead New Zealand Helen Clark becomes the first elected female Prime Minister in New Zealand Yugoslavia The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands indicts Slobodan Miloševic and four others on May 27th for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo France Lance Armstrong wins his first Tour de France. Greece A powerful, magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Athens, killing 143 people Taiwan Earthquake in central Taiwan kills about 2,400 people. U.S. Killing 13 More Information and Timeline for Columbine High School massacre 1. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold kept journals documenting their plan for a major bombing to rival that of the Oklahoma City bombing. with details about the planned attack on Columbine High School. 2. They kept videos that documented the explosives, ammunition, and weapons they had obtained. The pair shot videos of doing target practice in nearby foothills, as well as areas of the high school they planned to attack 3. Thieu Gun Arsenal included a 12-gauge Savage-Springfield 67H pump-action shotgun, a Hi-Point 995 Carbine 9 mm carbine, a 9×19mm Intratec TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun and a 12-gauge Stevens 311D double-barreled sawed-off shotgun. 4. Their Bomb Arsenal consisted of 99 improvised explosive devices of various designs and sizes


In what year (5 years either way) was the British Open Golf Championship first held?

The Open, or British Open? Depends on who’s talking | Arab News The Open, or British Open? Depends on who’s talking DOUG FERGUSON | AP | Published — Saturday 9 July 2016 In the foreword to a book celebrating the 150-year anniversary of the oldest championship in golf, Arnold Palmer refers to the event as “The Open Championship.” In his autobiography, Palmer refers to the major he won twice as the “British Open.” So which is it? That depends on the source. And it depends on the audience. The Open Championship began in 1860 when Willie Park Sr. defeated seven other golfers at Prestwick. It was 35 years until another big championship came along at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island known as the US Open. That was followed by the South African Open, the Canadian Open and the Australian Open. When the “British Open” began is a little more unclear. According to an Associated Press account in 1900, J.H. Taylor “won the open golf championship” at St. Andrews. Two paragraphs later, however, the story noted that Taylor scored “his third triumph in the English championships,” even though it was held in Scotland. In 1910, the AP reported from St. Andrews that “the open golf championship tournament” ended in victory for James Braid. Just four years later, however, an AP story in The Los Angeles Times said that Harry Vardon won for the sixth time “the British open golf championship.” The R&A has never referred to it as anything but The Open Championship, and it recent years it has made a stronger case for the name of golf’s oldest major to go by one name — the proper name — in any country. The USGA in its official US Open entry form for years noted that players were exempt from qualifying if they had won the British Open in the last five years. This year, the language was changed to refer to a five-year exemption for winning “The Open conducted by the R&A.” William McGirt, headed over to Scotland for the first time, said he received a packet in the mail reminding players that it’s called The Open Championship. “I’m sure I’ll call it the British Open and get pounded for it,” McGirt said. “But hey, it’s in Britain.” The R&A has never referred to its premier championship as anything but “The Open.” It just happens to be held on links courses in Britain, with an exception in 1951 at Portrush in Northern Ireland, where it will return in three years. “The name of the championship hasn’t changed in 155 years,” said Malcolm Booth, communications director for the R&A. “The reason we think 155 years on there is legitimacy in calling it ‘The Open Championship’ is it really was the birthplace of open competition.” It was the first. It was the original. It was the template. It is The Open. But not to Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus was asked in late February about how he decided which sons would caddie for him in the majors. He recalled one year when Jackie, his oldest son, caddied in the Masters and “I think he had the Open.” And then he mentioned his second-oldest son, Steve, had “the British Open and the PGA.” The British Open?


Easter Island is a territory of which country?

Easter Island Facts, Capital City, Currency, Flag, Language, Landforms, Land Statistics, Largest Cities, Population, Symbols Easter Island Facts Name: Easter Island (Rapa Nui) (Isla de Pascua in Spanish) Dependency Status: A special territory of the country of Chile, annexed in 1888 Capital City: Hanga Roa (3,402) (2010 est.) Population: 4,888 (2010 est.) Language: Spanish, Rapa Nui Name: On April 5, 1722 (Easter Sunday) Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen arrived, named it Easter Island Name: In 1770, Spanish navigator Felipe Gonzalez y Haedo claimed Easter Island for Spain, and renamed it San Carlos. Both names are used today Religion: Roman Catholic (95%), others


Which artist painted 'The Opening of the Fifth Seal' in about 1610?

El Greco The Opening of the Fifth Seal of the Apocalypse Spain 1610 View Full Document El Greco, The Opening of the Fifth Seal of the Apocalypse , Spain, 1610. • Excellent example of chiaroscuro effects of modeling figures through strong colors and contrasts of dark and light. What movement does this painting belong to?  Mannerism Michelangelo , Laurentian Library at San Lorenzo , Florence. 1525 • Oversized stairway for the compact space of the foyer; alteration of classical rules and conventions through breaking of pediments; using support brackets as purely decorative (rather than structural) elements; doubling of columns and setting them into the wall rather than using them to clearly support part of the building. • Baroque - 1. of or relating to a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17 th century that is marked generally by the use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension; 2. characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance, complexity, or flamboyance; 3. irregularly shaped objects that deviate from their customary appearance 4 This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version.


Which son of King Agenor is the reputed founder of the city of Thebes in Ancient Greece?

Myth of Cadmus, the founder of Thebes - Greeka.com Discover the myth of Cadmus, the founder of Thebes Looking of his sister Cadmus was the son of Agenor, king of Tyre, and his queen, Telephassa. He was also the brother of Europa, who was abducted by Zeus in the guise of a white bull. The chief of the gods had been seduced by the beauty of Europa, so he decided to kidnap her. One day, when Europa and her fellow nymphs were gathering flowers, Zeus came to her in the guise of a white bull. When Europa stepped on the bull to stroke him, the bull promptly ran off with Europa on his back and, swimming through the sea, he arrived in Crete where Europa realized that she had been abducted by none other than the chief god himself. To make a long story short, Europa gave birth to three sons from Zeus, married a local king and became the first queen of Crete . Europa was the apple of the eye of King Agenor and he was devastated at the news of his daughter's mysterious disappearance. He entrusted his four sons, Cadmus, Phoenix, Cilix and Thasus, with the mission to find Europa, charging them never to return without his beloved daughter. The queen Telephassa also accompanied her sons. They searched far and wide for Europa without getting any clue for her disappearance. Unable to find his sister, Phoenix gave up the quest and settled in a place which was said to have been later named Phoenicia after him. Europa's brothers Cilix and Thasus likewise gave up the search for their sister and settled in regions founding cities that were also named after them: Cilicia, in Asia Minor and Thassos, on a small island of the eastern Aegean. Founding a new town While his brothers dispersed in search of Europa, Cadmus along with his mother settled in Thrace where Telephassa soon died of grief at the loss of her daughter. After performing the last rites to his mother, Cadmus went on a pilgrimage to the oracle of Delphi to ask for his sister. The oracle advised him to give up the search for Europa and instead to found a new city. He was instructed to follow a cow he would find outside the oracle and build a city on the spot where the cow would stop to rest. Sure enough, Cadmus soon found a cow a few meters from the oracle and followed it. The cow reached Boeotia where, after crossing the shallow stream of Cephisus river, it lied to the ground in fatigue. Having found the place where he was to build a new city, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the cow to Athena, the goddess of heroic endeavor. For that purpose, he sent his companions to look for pure water to do the sacrifice. They found the purest water in a lovely spring. As they were filling their vessels with water, a fierce serpent-like dragon, guardian of the spring, emerged from a nearby cave. The dragon happened to be son of Ares, the god of warfare. The horrid serpent, with its crest-like head and venomous teeth shining like gold, slaughtered all the unfortunate companions of Cadmus. When his companions failed to return, Cadmus went looking for them and soon came face to face with the enraged dragon. Cadmus attacked the malevolent monster and, after a fierce struggle, managed to slay it. He then sacrificed the cow to Athena, who told him to get the teeth of the dragon and plant half of them in the ground. As soon as Cadmus did so, a host of fierce warriors appeared out of the ground and, before Cadmus could engage them, the armed men began a ferocious and bloody battle among themselves. At the end of the vicious fight only five warriors were left alive and made peace among themselves. These five people, called the "Spartoi" ("sown men"), subjected themselves to Cadmus and helped him to build the city of Cadmea. After a few years, Cadmus named the city Thebes, after the Egyptian Thebes, founded by his father, Agenor. In the ancient times, the noble families of Thebes claimed their descent directly from these five Spartoi. A long and adventurous life In the meanwhile, god Ares was outraged that his son was killed by Cadmus. He punished the valiant hero with servitude for a period of eight years, afte


Who was the first British author to win the Nobel prize for Literature, in 1907?

The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907 Rudyard Kipling The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907 Rudyard Kipling Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907 was awarded to Rudyard Kipling "in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterize the creations of this world-famous author". Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 2 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1907/>


In the Bible, who was the elder daughter of Laban who became the first wife of Jacob and the mother of Dinah?

NETBible: Leah LEAH [SMITH] (wearied), the daughter of Laban. ( Genesis 29:16 ) The dullness or weakness of her eyes was so notable that it is mentioned as a contrast to the beautiful form and appearance of her younger sister Rachel. Her father took advantage of the opportunity which the local marriage rite afforded to pass her off in her sister?s stead on the unconscious bridegroom, and excused himself to Jacob by alleging that the custom of the country forbade the younger sister to be given first in marriage. Jacob?s preference of Rachel grew into hatred of Leah after he had married both sisters. Leah, however, bore to him in quick succession Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, then Issachar, Zebulun and Dinah, before Rachel had a child. She died some time after Jacob reached the south country in which his father Isaac lived. She was buried in the family grave in Machpelah, near Hebron. ( Genesis 49:31 ) (B.C. about 1720.) LEAH [ISBE] LEAH - le'-a (le'ah; Leia, "weary," "dull"(?), "wild cow"): Rachel's sister, and the elder daughter of Laban ( Gen 29:16 ). We are told that her eyes were "tender" rakkoth). Gesenius renders it "weak," Septuagint astheneis; accordingly, she was weak-eyed, but by no means "blear-eyed" (compare Vulgate). Her eyes were lacking that luster which always and everywhere is looked upon as a conspicuous part of female beauty. Josephus (Ant., I, xix, 7) says of her, ten opsin ouk euprepe, which may safely be rendered, "she was of no comely countenance." Leah became the wife of Jacob by a ruse on the part of her father, taking advantage of the oriental custom of heavily veiling the prospective bride. When taken to task by his irate son-in-law, Laban excused himself by stating it was against the rule of the place "to give the younger before the first-born" ( Gen 29:21-26 ). Although Rachel was plainly preferred by Jacob to Leah, still the latter bore him six sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah ( Gen 29:31 ff), Issachar, Zebulun, and a daughter, Dinah ( Gen 30:17-21 ). Up to this time Rachel had not been blessed with children of her own. Thus the lesson is brought home to us that Yahweh has a special and kindly regard for the lowly and despised, provided they learn, through their troubles and afflictions, to look to Him for help and success. It seems that homely Leah was a person of deep-rooted piety and therefore better suited to become instrumental in carrying out the plans of Yahweh than her handsome, but worldly-minded, sister Rachel. When Jacob decided to return to the "land of his fathers," both of his wives were ready to accompany him ( Gen 31:4,14 ). Before they reached the end of their journey their courage was sorely tried at the time of the meeting between Jacob and his brother Esau. Although Leah was placed between the handmaids in the front, and Rachel with her son Joseph in the rear, she still cannot have derived much comfort from her position. We may well imagine her feeling of relief when she saw Esau and his 400 men returning to Seir ( Gen 33:2,16 ). According to Gen 49:31 , Leah was buried at Machpelah. We cannot know for a certainty that she died before Jacob's going down to Egypt, though it is very likely. If she went down with her husband and died in Egypt, he had her body sent to the family burying-place. Ruth 4:11 discloses the fact that her memory was not forgotten by future generations. When Boaz took Ruth for a wife the witnesses exclaimed, "Yahweh make the woman that is come into thy house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel." William Baur


Who in 1711 wrote the line 'A little learning is a dangerous thing'?

'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing more like this... Proverbs Meaning A small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are. Origin 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' and 'a little learning is a dangerous thing' have been used synonymously since the 18th century. The version 'a little learning' is widely attributed to Alexander Pope (1688 - 1744). It is found in An Essay on Criticism, 1709, and I can find no earlier example of the expression in print: A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again. The similarity of the two phrases is demonstrated by what appears to be an impromptu coining of 'a little knowledge is a dangerous thing' in a piece in The monthly miscellany; or Gentleman and Lady's Complete Magazine, Vol II, 1774, in which the writer misquoted Pope: Mr. Pope says, very truly, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Both Pope's original verse and the misquotation of it were predated by an anonymous author, signing himself 'A B', in the collection of letters published in 1698 as The mystery of phanaticism: "Twas well observed by my Lord Bacon, That a little knowledge is apt to puff up, and make men giddy, but a greater share of it will set them right, and bring them to low and humble thoughts of themselves. Again, there is a degree of misquotation here; what 'my Lord Bacon', the English politician and philosopher Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban, actually said, in The Essays: Of Atheism, 1601, was: "A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion." So, who coined the phrase? It appears to have been a group effort. Bacon can be credited with the idea, Pope with the 'learning' version and the mysterious 'A B' with the 'knowledge' version.


Which TV cartoon series is about CIA agent Stan Smith and his family?

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Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2010 for his role as Otis Blake in the film 'Crazy Heart'?

The 82nd Academy Awards - Oscar Legacy - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.mp4 - YouTube The 82nd Academy Awards - Oscar Legacy - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.mp4 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 4, 2012 Jeffrey Leon "Jeff" Bridges (born December 4, 1949) is an American actor and musician. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Otis "Bad" Blake in the 2009 film Crazy Heart. Bridges is also a musician, a photographer, and an occasional vintner and a storyteller. He comes from a well-known acting family, and worked as a child with his father, Lloyd Bridges, and brother Beau on television's Sea Hunt. Some of his best-known films include Tron, Fearless, Iron Man, The Contender, Starman, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Jagged Edge, Against All Odds, The Fisher King, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Seabiscuit, Tron: Legacy and The Big Lebowski. Bridges earned his sixth Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn in 2010's True Grit. Category


Which British group released the albums `Definitely Maybe' and 'Be Here Now' in the 1990s?

Definitely Maybe - stopcryingyouheartout.com Oasis Fan Site Definitely Maybe - stopcryingyouheartout.com Oasis Fan Site Definitely Maybe 04: "Up in the Sky" 05: "Columbia" Release Date: 8 August 1994 Highest Chart Position: Number 1 in the UK Written By: All songs written by Noel Gallagher Produced By: Oasis and Mark Coyle Additional Production and Mixing by Owen Morris (except track 10 produced by Dave Batchelor and mixed by Owen Morris and tracks 6 and 11 mixed by Mark Coyle) Engineers - Anjali Dutt, Dave Scott, Roy Spong and Mark Coyle   Mastered by Owen Morris at Clear, Manchester The Band: Liam Gallagher- Vocals, Noel Gallagher- & Backing Vocals, Paul Arthurs- Rhythm Guitar, Paul McGuigan- Bass Guitar,Tony McCarroll- Drums Recorded At:  Sawmills Studios, Cornwall Definitely Maybe is the debut album by English band Oasis, released on August 30th 1994. It was an immediate commercial and critical success in the UK, having followed on the heels of singles "Supersonic", "Shakermaker" and particularly the popular "Live Forever". Definitely Maybe went straight to number one and 7x platinum in the UK Album charts on initial release. It was the fastest selling debut album of all time in the UK when released. Definitely Maybe marked the beginning of Oasis' success in America, selling over 1 million copies there, although only reaching #58 on the Billboard 200. The album went on to sell over 7 million copies worldwide. In 1997 Definitely Maybe was named the 14th greatest album of all time in a 'Music of the Millennium' poll conducted by HMV, Channel 4, The Guardian and Classic FM. In 2005 Channel 4's '100 Greatest Albums' countdown placed the album at number 6. In 2006 NME placed the album third in a list of the greatest British albums ever, behind The Stone Roses and The Queen Is Dead. In a recent British poll, run by NME and the book of British Hit Singles and Albums, Definitely Maybe was voted the best album of all time with The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band finishing second and Revolver third. Q magazine readers placed it at five on their greatest albums of all time list in 2006 and in that same year NME hailed it as the greatest album of all time. It is frequently referred to as the greatest debut album of all time. Album History In 1994, Oasis were seen as a distant echo of the moribund 'Madchester' scene which had exploded in the early 1990s. Unlike other Madchester bands who indulged in experiments with funk, dance or hip-hop, Oasis presented themselves as a relatively straightforward rock and roll band. Along with bands like Blur and The Verve they seemed to encapsulate a new wave, one which did not yet have a name. By the end of the year the media coined the term Britpop, of which Definitely Maybe retrospectively became one of the pivotal albums. Many of the songs had originally appeared on Oasis' "Live Demonstration" demo recorded in Liverpool the year before with Chris and Tony Griffiths of The Real People. The main recording sessions took longer than expected, with the bulk of the album having to be recorded three different times with Mark Coyle producing, before Owen Morris came up with a mix that everyone was satisfied with. The album cost nearly £85,000 to produce, a huge amount of money for a debut album at the time. The album title, according to Noel Gallagher, comes from a poster he saw in a pub, although he cannot remember what the poster was advertising. Release and reception The release of Definitely Maybe was preceded by a third single, "Live Forever", which was released on 8 August 1994. "Live Forever" was the group's first top ten single. The continuing success of Oasis partially allowed Creation to ride out a period of financial straits. The label was still £2 million in debt, so Tim Abbot was given only £60,000 to promote the upcoming album. Abbot tried to determine how best to use his small budget. "I'd go back to the Midlands every couple of weeks," Abbot said, "and people I knew would say, 'Oasis are great. This is what we listen to.' And I'd be thinking, "Well, you lot don't buy


Which Pope launched the first Crusade in 1095?

1095 Pope Urban II Launches the First Crusade | Christian History Modern 1095 Pope Urban II Launches the First Crusade Waves of pilgrims and soldiers embarked for the Holy Land, beginning an era of exploration, conquest, defeat, and folly. Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to Christianity Today and get instant access to past issues of Christian History! Christianity Today Weekly (Weekly) CTWeekly delivers the best content from ChristianityToday.com to your inbox each week. Today in Christian History (Daily) A daily newsletter featuring the most important and significant events on each day in Christian History. Christianity Today Connection (Weekly) Get the inside story with this official newsletter of the global media ministry. Email Address Subscribe to the selected newsletters. Free Newsletters More Newsletters At the Battle of Manzikert, in 1071, the Seljuk Turks massacred the Byzantine Empire’s armies. The feared Turks overran Asia Minor and began to threaten even the capital of Constantinople. Meanwhile, they had also conquered Jerusalem, preventing Christian pilgrimages to the holy sites. In 1074, Pope Gregory VII proposed leading fifty thousand volunteers to help the Christians in the East and possibly liberate the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Finally, in 1095, in response to desperate appeals from Eastern Emperor Alexius Comnenus, the new pope, Urban II, preached a stirring sermon at Clermont: “A horrible tale has gone forth,” he said. “An accursed race utterly alienated from God … has invaded the lands of the Christians and depopulated them by the sword, plundering, and fire.” Toward the end, he made his appeal: “Tear that land from the wicked race and subject it to yourselves.” The people were riled. They began shouting, “Deus vult! Deus vult!” (“God wills it!”) Urban II made “Deus vult” the battle cry of the Crusades. Why the Crusaders Went The pope’s representatives then traversed Europe, recruiting people to go to Palestine. The list of the First Crusade’s leaders read like a medieval “Who’s Who,” including the fabled Godfrey of Bouillon. Soon waves of people—probably over one hundred thousand, including about ten thousand—knights were headed for the Holy Land. Thus began over three hundred years of similar expeditions and pilgrimages, which gradually became known as crusades, because of the cross worn on the clothing of the crusaders. Why did so many respond? A spirit of adventure, for one thing. Pilgrimages ... You have reached the end of this Article Preview To continue reading, subscribe now. Subscribers have full digital access.


Which Italian composed the 1832 opera 'The Elixir of Love' (L'elisir d'amore')?

Summary of �ｿｽgThe Elixir of Love�ｿｽh in 3 Minutes - Opera Synopsis First performed May 12, 1832. Libretto by Felice Romani (in Itarian), after Scribe and Malaperta. A Summary of �ｿｽgL'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love)�ｿｽh Act 1 In the 19th century, in Spain, a beautiful and rich lady, Adina, reads the book �ｿｽgTristan and Isolde�ｿｽh to the people in her village. A young and poor villager, Nemorino, also listens to the story which she reads. In that story, Tristan takes the elixir of love, and Isolde falls passionately in love with him. So, Nemorino thinks, �ｿｽgI�ｿｽfd like to get the elixir of love. I wish it were true.�ｿｽh Because, he loves Adina. Then, sergeant Belcore appears, and he attempts to seduce Adina who is       the most beautiful lady in this village. Nemorino is frustrated by the       appearance of a masculine rival. A traveling purveyor of medicines, Dulcamara, arrives in the village. He       advertises a potion capable of curing anything. Nemorino asks him if he       has the elixir of love, which Tristan took. Actually, Dulcamara is an impostor.       He sells Nemorino a bottle of cheap wine, and explains to him, �ｿｽgThis elixir       will have an effect on you, tomorrow.�ｿｽh Dulcamara intends to run away before       this day is over. Nemorino tells Adina that she will fall in love with him the next day.       Adina gets angry. She declares she is going to marry the sergeant Belcore,       this day. Nemorino begs her to wait till the next day. But Adina ignores       him. Act 2 Nemorino attempts to buy one more bottle of elixir, but he doesn�ｿｽft have enough money. So, he decides to sugn up for the army, in order to get the sign-op money they offer. Adina is given an account of Nemorino�ｿｽfs plan from Dulcamara. Adina learning       that Nemorino is willing to risk his life by entering the army is moved       to tears by Nemorino�ｿｽfs affection for her. Nemorino also notices her tears,       and understands their meaning. Adina pays Nemorino�ｿｽfs sign-up money back, and marries him. After all,       Dulcamara�ｿｽfs elixir has an effect. Dulcamara peacefully leaves the village. A Comment on �ｿｽgL'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love)�ｿｽh Gaetano Donizetti who is an Italian composer, composed more than 70 operas in his life. This opera, �ｿｽgL'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love),�ｿｽh is the most famous opera of Donizetti�ｿｽfs operas. The manager of Teatro alla Canobbiana in Milan requested Donizetti to compose an opera, and Donizetti completed composing this opera in only two weeks. Donizetti was well-known for writing operas quickly, so to speak, he was an artisan of opera. The world premiere of this opera achieved a great success, so this opera was performed for a month, which was remarkable for that time. The story of this opera is a mere comedy with respect to the elixir of       love. But you can listen to melodies which are filled with sorrow in this       opera. You will be fascinated with a mysterious atmosphere between comedy       and sorrow. The heroine, Adina, is not only a mere beautiful and rich lady       but also a lady who has a tender heart. Nemorino is not only a mere young       and poor villager but also a younger man who has passionate heart. You       can enjoy double characters in this opera. There is no doubt that Nemorino�ｿｽfs aria, �ｿｽgUna furtiva lagrima (A Furtive Tear),�ｿｽh in act 2 is the most lyrical and famous aria in all operas. Some people want to listen only to this Tenor�ｿｽfs aria. But, this opera contains other wonderful arias and duets. You should appreciate these songs. Gluck, C. W. (1714-1787)


What is the Capital of Benin? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Benin The Capital City of Benin (officially named Republic of Benin) is the city of Porto Novo. The population of Porto Novo in the year 2002 was 223,552. Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a French speaking country on the coasts of the Bight of Benin. Additional Information


Which English king was born at Dunfermline Palace in 1600?

Famous Scots - King Charles I Famous Scots Dunfermline Palace, Birthplace of King Charles I. Early Years When Charles was born in Dunfermline Palace , on 19 November 1600, no-one knew that he would be the last king born in Scotland. He had an elder brother who was destined to be king and Charles was a frail, sickly child. Three years after the birth of Charles, his father, King James VI , became King of England also. His elder brother Henry, became Prince of Wales - an English title created by Edward I. But Henry died in 1612 and suddenly Charles became the heir apparent. But he was soon under the malign influence of the Duke of Buckingham, eight years older than Charles, who had been made a favourite of King James largely on the basis of his foppish good looks. In 1623, in pursuit of King James' plan to create an alliance with Spain, Buckingham accompanied Charles to the Iberian peninsula to arrange the marriage of the King of Spain's daughter to Charles. The plan was badly bungled (Buckingam gets the blame) and war was declared between Britain and Spain shortly after their return! As lord high admiral, Buckingham continued to mismanage various expeditions and was eventually murdered in 1628. Monarch King James died on March 27, 1625 and Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey on February 2, 1626. With an alliance with Spain now abandoned, a French one was pursued instead, this time with a bit more success, and Charles married Henrietta Maria, the sister of King Louis XIII. His wife had an even more exaggerated view than Charles of the "Divine Right of Kings" which led him into conflict with Parliament both in Westminster and Scotland. Charles advocated the suppression of Puritanism in favour of a "high" church with richness and ceremony. He also claimed the right to raise money without the authority of Parliament. As the Members of Parliament resisted, Charles just dissolved the institution in January 1629 and ruled alone for eleven years. He was forced to raise money by devious means. Charles eventually came to Scotland in 1633 to be crowned at Holyrood . Although the Union of the Crowns had taken place in 1603, the monarch ruled two separate countries, each with their own laws - and church. In Scotland the meddling of the king in church affairs led to the signing of the National Covenant in 1638 and a call to arms. Civil War The English Parliament and the Scottish Presbyterians were now both at loggerheads with the king and civil war broke out in 1642. In Scotland, the Marquis of Montrose carried out a brilliant campaign on behalf of the King. But in England, the battle between the Royalists and the Roundheads (led by Oliver Cromwell) swung back and forwards. But with defeats at Marston Moor in 1644 and Naseby in June 1645, his cause was lost in England. Charles therefore surrendered to the Scottish army in 1646. He tried to sow dissension between the Scots and the English Parliaments but he was eventually handed over to the English Parliament. Charles continued to attempt to "negotiate" but following an attempt to escape to France, rebellions in Wales and the south-east of England and an invasion of England by the Scots in 1648, convinced the English Parliament that Charles should be tried for treason. Charles argued (with some justification) that the court was illegal but he was sentenced to death and beheaded on January 30, 1649. Despite his many failings, his refusal to compromise and save himself by accepting Presbyterianism, the illegal nature of his "trial" and his dignity at his execution, have all retrospectively provided Charles with a halo of martyrdom. Return to the Index of Famous Scots Where else would you like to go in Scotland? Links Pages


In what year (5 years either way) was the US Open Golf Championship first held?

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Which artist painted 'Allegory on the Blessings of Peace' in about 1630?

Everything Peace of Westphalia » Pictures Everything Peace of Westphalia Paintings and other images related to the Peace of Westphalia The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster by Gerard Ter Borch, 1648 This is undoubtedly the most famous painting associated with the Peace of Westphalia.  It does not concern the Peace of Westphalia as such (the treaties between Sweden, France, and the Empire signed on October 24, 1648), but rather the peace signed between Spain and the United Provinces (the Netherlands) earlier in the same year.  It is also atypical in that it is painted in a realistic mode:  although not an authentic representation of the treaty’s ratification, it is far different from the allegorical works that most others painted. This is the image that appears on the cover of my book, so I know what you’re thinking:  why don’t I use this one on the main page of this web site?  The fact is that it appears on my book because the folks at the Rijksmuseum are much more reasonable about licensing than those at the National Gallery in London.  While the Rijksmuseum asked for 51.80 Euros for the use of Ter Borch’s painting, the National Gallery wanted 850 pounds, plus VAT, for the use of Peter Paul Rubens’s “The Blessings of Peace,” which was my first choice. So why would I prefer a 1630 allegory over an historical painting that is specifically about Westphalia? It’s not because I don’t like Ter Borch — his painting is one of my favourites. But I find his presentation less in the spirit of the times than Rubens’s. Notice how the people are all basically in one horizontal line, with the action (the people swearing oaths) squarely in the middle. Befitting a relatively solemn occasion, everyone is standing still and looking somber. About the only hint of a Baroque feature is the addition of the artist himself, on the far left side, looking out directly at the viewer. Allegory on the Blessings of Peace, Peter Paul Rubens, 1630 Compare this to Rubens’s painting, in which the subject is slightly to the left of center, and the composition follows diagonal lines, tilting from left to right as your eyes move up the canvas.  There is a lot going on:  a woman playing a tambourine, a satyr grabbing fruit, a woman offering her breast to an infant, and a woman (which I take to be Athena) restraining an armed man (whom I take to be Mars).  People are twisting and moving in all directions, in various states of undress, with gloriously fleshy bodies that we would now describe as Rubenesque.  There is even a girl looking out at the viewer, just as Ter Borch is doing in his painting. I am not an art historian, which I’m sure any art historian would be happy to confirm, but I actually got interested in the 17th century through an art history class that I took as an undergraduate.  I was fascinated with the way one could analyze a painting, and I was particularly struck by the dynamic, moving, interactive nature of Baroque paintings.  As I studied the period as an historian, I was intrigued by the connections between the Baroque mindset and the idea of crisis in the 17th century.  I had no idea of connecting this with the Peace of Westphalia until quite late in my writing, since I was expecting something more rational, more along the lines analytic logic like that associated with Descartes.  There is some of that, but it is rare.  I was more struck by the jumble of ideas piled on top of one another, contradictory justifications superimposed as though one could win an argument by sheer weight of words rather than clean logic.  People were happy to criticize others for a lack of logic, but no statesmen in my experience had anything like a perfectly coherent approach himself.  This is reflected in the ambiguous and even contradictory terms of the Peace of Westphalia itself, such as the awkward rights by which France obtained Alsace — rights that were in dispute for the rest of the century, until France resolved it by occupying the whole territory militarily.  Rubens, it seemed to me, captured the chaotic nature of diplomacy at Westphalia better th


According to Virgil, who was the reputed founder of the city of Carthage?

DIDO, Roman Mythology Index Dido and Aeneas (detail), by Pierre-Narcisse Guerin (1774-1833), French Neoclassical painter Also called Elissa , which is probably her more genuine name in the eastern traditions, was a Phoenician princess, and the reputed founder of Carthage. The substance of her story is given by Justin (xviii. 4, &c.), which has been embellished and variously modified by other writers, especially by Virgil, who has used the story very freely, to suit the purposes of his poem. (See especially books i. and iv.) We give the story as related by Justin, and refer to the other writers where they present any differences. After the death of the Tyrian king, Mutgo (comp. Joseph. c. Apion. i. 18, where he is called Matgenus ; Serv. ad Aen. i. 343, 642, who calls him Methres ; others again call him Belus or Agenor ), the people gave the government to his son, Pygmalion ; and his daughter Dido or Elissa married her uncle, Acerbas (Virg. Aen. i. 343, calls him Sichaeus , and Servius, on this passage, Sicharbas), a priest of Hercules , which was the highest office in the state next to that of king. Acerbas possessed extraordinary treasures, which he kept secret, but a report of them reached Pygmalion, and led him to murder his uncle. (Comp. Virg. Aen. i. 349, &c., where Sichaeus is murdered at an altar; whereas J. Malalas, p. 162, &c., ed. Bonn, and Eustath. ad Dionys. Perieg. 195, represent the murder as having taken place during a journey, or during the chase.) Hereupon, Dido, who according to Virgil and others was informed of her husband's murder in a dream, pretended that, in order to forget her grief, she would in future live with her brother Pygmalion, while in secret she made all preparations for quitting her country. The servants whom Pygmalion sent to assist her in the change of her residence were gained over by her, and having further induced some noble Tyrians, who were dissatisfied with Pygmalion's rule, to join her, she secretly sailed away in search of a new home. The party first landed in the island of Cyprus, where their number was increased by a priest of Jove , who joined them with his wife and children, and by their carrying off by force eighty maidens to provide the emigrants with wives. In the mean time, Pygmalion, who had heard of the flight of Dido, prepared to set out in pursuit of her; but he was prevented by the entreaties of his mother and by the threats of the gods (Serv.ad Aen. i. 363, gives a different account of the escape of Dido); and she thus safely landed in a bay on the coast of Africa. Here she purchased (according to Serv. ad Aen. i. 367, and Eustath. l. c., of king Hiarbas ) as much land as might be covered with the hide of a bull ; but she ordered the hide to be cut up into the thinnest possible stripes, and with them she surrounded a great extent of country, which she called Byrsa, from bursa, i. e. the hide of a bull. (Comp. Virg. Aen. i. 367; Servius, ad loc. and ad iv. 670; Silius Ital. Pun. i. 25; Appian, Pun. 1.) The number of strangers who flocked to the new colony from the neighbouring districts, for the sake of commerce and profit, soon raised the place to a town community. The kinsmen of the new colonists, especially the inhabitants of Utica, supported and encouraged them (Procop. Bell. Vandal. ii. 10); and Dido, with the consent of the Libyans, and under the promise of paying them an annual tribute, built the town of Carthage. In laying the foundations of the city, the head of a bull was found, and afterwards the head of a horse, which was a still more favourable sign. (Virg. Aen. i. 443, with Servius's note; Sil. Ital. Pun. ii. 410, &c.) As the new town soon rose to a high degree of power and prosperity, king Hiarbas or Jarbas , who began to be jealous of it, summoned ten of the noblest Carthaginians to his court, and asked for the hand of Dido, threatening them with a war in case of his demand being refused. The deputies, who on their return dreaded to inform their queen of this demand, at first told her that Hiarbas wished to have somebody who might instruct him and