What colour sash does Alan Tracy wear in the children’s television series ‘Thunderbirds’?

Adults Are Useless | All The Tropes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All The Tropes Wiki — Timmy Turner , commenting on a parody of The Simpsons . In some shows that revolve around teenagers, preteens, or younger children, adults can't do anything right -- if they appear on-screen at all . Teachers tend to be annoying sticks-in-the-mud who do nothing but spoil people's fun . Parents are clueless , and either over- or underprotective. And any other designated authority figures the kid might come across? Forget it . Usually, this is just plot necessity (especially on comedy shows). After all, a High School Hustler could hardly get anything done if the teachers kept their eyes open, and if the parents were vigilant; being told that You Are Grounded would wreck the plot. But on a handful of drama shows, there's a real venom to it. Radio Free Roscoe is about a group of heroic teens who defy a tyrannical school administration. On a smaller scale, Degrassi the Next Generation has episodes where it is implied that stealing school property is no big deal, but it's disgraceful to inform on the thief. Shows where Adults Are Useless can also be shows where you Can't Get Away with Nuthin' -- kids who break school rules somehow always get caught, but due to bad luck , not because a teacher was alert. Also common when adults are told something is happening, but simply don't believe it , resulting in a Cassandra Truth . The logical extreme of this trope is There Are No Adults . Gives the impression that only teens or younger kids are capable of saving the world and stuff. Can lead to the Family-Unfriendly Aesop that there's no point in telling adults about your problems because they'd either disbelieve you or be too useless to help. This trope can occasionally be used in a more mature fashion to make an Aesop about growing up and realizing that adults are not all-powerful. This is especially common in military or war-themed shows and literature, where the point is that adults are ultimately unable to protect the younger generation. This version is, unfortunately, often Truth in Television . Another interpretation of this is merely that the adults who can help won't because the dilemma's solution (at least the obvious and often more exciting one) would pretty much wind up breaking several laws and safety codes. This can be especially true in a lot of shows involving the police or military; the ones who strictly adhere to code are always shown incompetent whereas the ones who break code are the competent ones. Another seldom-used aspect of this trope sort of plays off the above. In this version, it's not that Adults are useless; quite the opposite. The problem is that the protagonists-because of youthful embarrassment, a need to prove themselves or simple ego - can't ask for help, or accept it when it's given. The message here is that asking for help is a good thing (one can't do everything alone) and not bothering to trust people with more skill/experience ultimately causes more trouble than it's worth. This version is also Truth in Television , but you'll not find many young people who are willing to admit that. Sometimes; it may be a simple case of Poor Communication Kills - sometimes the adults seem worthless because they aren't seeing it from the characters' point of view. Or a combination of the above where the kids simply don't tell the adults so they don't know. Parental Obliviousness and Police Are Useless are subtropes. An Obstructive Bureaucrat may show up, but it's not something the younger age group encounters often. Not to be confused with Humans Are Bastards , which deals with everybody being violently like this. Examples of Adults Are Useless include: Contents Edit Future Boy Conan : Conan is an uber-capable 10~12 year old, capable of running roughshod over all the adults in the series. His female co-star Lanna is similarly, if not as totally, capable. Fullmetal Alchemist : Kinda mentions this as Edward and Alphonse Elric disobeyed a direct order from Major Armstrong to search the abandoned laboratory 5, refusing to wait for


What is the name of the pilot of The Battlehawk in the children’s television series ‘Terrahawks’?

TV – Kids | Child Of The 1980's - Part 5 Child Of The 1980's The Littlest Hobo Posted by Big Boo on August 26th, 2008 The Littlest Hobo is a well remembered show from the early 1980’s that follows the adventures of a stray german shepherd dog as it travels across America making friends with different humans with problems that the dog somehow manages to help them sort out. Once that weeks adoptive owner had been helped, off the dog went to find another needy human to help. In the average episode it seemed that the human being helped would normally choose a name for the dog, which always seemed to be something like “lucky” or “champ”, usually chosen because the dog just happened to turn up at a time of need and would help the human achieve some goal they were struggling with. The real name of the dog actor (for want of a better phrase) that portrayed The Littlest Hobo was actually London however. Whilst there were obvious similarities to that other famous dog star Lassie, I always preferred The Littlest Hobo. Lassie always bored me, as it seemed to just be about some stupid kid getting into trouble every week and the dog coming to the rescue. I also always thought Lassie sounded really sad when she whined. The Littlest Hobo may have been similar in so far as the dog helped a human out of some scrape each week, but at least it was a different human each week, so the storylines seemed less repetitive than Lassie. A Handful of Songs Posted by Big Boo on July 29th, 2008 For those that don’t recognise the name, A Handful of Songs was one of ITV’s midday childrens shows that kept little ones enthralled for a full ten minutes as two friendly adults sat and sang songs whilst playing a guitar. Now they certainly don’t make TV shows like this any more, but one really has to wonder why? It can’t have been an expensive show to make, and singing songs is something that most pre-school children love to listen to and join in with. As mentioned the format consisted of a man playing the guitar and a woman singing songs, which had normally been requested by one of the viewers of the show. Requests were normally made by a child painting a picture representing the song they wanted to hear, which then got put up as a backdrop behind the two presenters. My memory isn’t good enough to recall the names of the presenters, but a trip to the wonderful Little Gems website provided both the names and the image accompanying this post. The show was first hosted by Kathy Jones and Alistair Johns but was only shown in the Granada ITV region. Eventually it made its way onto the full ITV network, where it was presented by Maria Morgan and Keith Field. Why Don’t You? Posted by Big Boo on June 20th, 2008 When it came to the school holidays if there was one thing you could be almost certain of appearing on the BBC morning kids tv schedule it would have been Why Don’t You? The show is another shining example of the BBC’s ability to make long running TV series, with it first appearing on screens in 1973 and disappearing 42 series later in 1995. The premise of the show was to give you ideas for things to do once you finally switched the goggle box off. Indeed, its official full title was actually Why Don’t You Just Switch Off Your Television Set And Go Do Something Less Boring Instead? but being a bit of a mouthful was thankfully shortened to just Why Don’t You? The format as I remember it best was a group of vair unobnoxious child presenters informing you of things to make or cook and introducing short films following some viewers hobby, rounded off with some jokes and sketches. During the 1980’s there were a number of Why Don’t You? gangs, as they were called, who all hailed from different parts of the UK. Initially there was just the Bristol gang, but they were soon joined by gangs from Newcastle, Liverpool, Cardiff, and cities in Scotland and Ireland too, though I forget which ones now. This was quite amusing as some of the kids had some pretty thick accents. Terrahawks Posted by Big Boo on June 5th, 2008 Gerry Anderson is a bit of a sci-fi legend


In 1991, Gerry Anderson directed the video for which Dire Straits album, which featured Thunderbirds puppets?

Dire Straits — Calling Elvis — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm guitar "Calling Elvis" is a song written by Mark Knopfler. It first appeared on the final studio album by the band, On Every Street (1991), and was released as the first single from that album, peaking at number 21 in the United Kingdom. It also appears on the 1993 live album On the Night. The music video was directed by Gerry Anderson of Thunderbirds fame and includes several members of the band represented in marionette form. The song is about an… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks


In the children’s television series ‘Four Feather Falls’, which British radio and television presenter provided the voice of Tex Tucker?

Nicholas Parsons - IMDb IMDb Actor | Director | Writer Nicholas Parsons is without doubt one of the UK's most popular and beloved television and radio personalities. Few have had such a long entertainment career. The son of a doctor, he was raised in Lincolnshire until the age of eight, when the family moved to London. He was educated at St. Paul's School, London. He trained as an engineer but really ... See full bio » Born: a list of 940 people created 22 Jan 2012 a list of 740 people created 10 May 2012 a list of 66 people created 07 Sep 2014 a list of 100 people created 27 Dec 2014 a list of 1955 people created 4 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Nicholas Parsons's work have you seen? User Polls Sale of the Century Himself - Host / Himself - Presenter (1971-1983)  2010 The Wotwots (TV Series) Narrator (England)  1991 Bodger and Badger (TV Series) The Mayor  1973 Comedy Playhouse (TV Series) Guy Shelmerdine  1965/II Call My Bluff (TV Series) Chairman  1964 Vacation Playhouse (TV Series) Squifft  1954-1956 Rheingold Theatre (TV Series) Ronnie / Steve Brown  1951 The Passing Show (TV Series) Robert MacKay  1950 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series) Edgar Fuller  1946 Hay Fever (TV Movie) Sandy Tyrell  1979 Mad Dogs and Cricketers (TV Movie documentary) Hide   1960 Blue Skies Ahead (TV Mini-Series short) (writer) Hide   1960 Blue Skies Ahead (TV Mini-Series short) (camera operator) Hide   1960 Blue Skies Ahead (TV Mini-Series short) (producer) Hide   2015 The Secret Life of Books (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself - Presenter  2014-2015 It Was Alright in the... (TV Series documentary) Himself  2014 Fern Britton Meets... (TV Series) Himself Himself - Host, Sale of the Century - Episode #1.4 (2014) ... Himself - Host, Sale of the Century - Episode #1.2 (2014) ... Himself - Host, Sale of the Century  2004-2014 Loose Women (TV Series) Himself  2014 Glasgow: Big Night Out (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Actor / Shipyard Worker 1939-1944  2013 Greatest Stand Up Comedians (TV Movie documentary) Himself (as Nicholas Parsons OBE)  2013 This Week (TV Series) Himself  2013 Frost on Sketch Shows (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2013 Funny Business (TV Series documentary) Himself  2012 TV's Biggest Blockbusters (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2012 Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2012 Just a Minute (TV Series) Himself - Host  2008-2012 The One Show (TV Series) Himself - Guest / Himself  2012 The Talent Show Story (TV Series documentary) Himself  2011 The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Friend  2011 Me & Arthur Haynes (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2010 Heston's Feasts (TV Series documentary) Himself  2009 The Story of Slapstick (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2009 The Funny Side of... (TV Series documentary) Himself  2005-2009 The Daily Politics (TV Series) Himself  2009 Outbreak 1939 (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Broadcaster  2009 What the Dickens? (TV Series) Himself  2008 Timeshift (TV Series documentary) Himself  2008 How TV Changed Britain (TV Series documentary) Himself  2008 Auntie's War on Smut (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2008 Happy Birthday Brucie! (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Audience Member  2007 Screenwipe (TV Series documentary) Himself  2007 Mousetrapped (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006 Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006 TV's 50 Greatest Stars (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006 The Story of Light Entertainment (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  2006 Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2005 2005 TV Moments (TV Movie) Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)  2005 Christmas Mania 2005 (TV Movie) Himself  2005 50 Questions of Political Incorrectness (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2005 Rock School (TV Series) Himself  2005 This Morning (TV Series) Himself  2005 Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2005 The Comedians' Comedian (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2004 Porridge @ 30 (TV Movie documentary) Himself  20


Doctor Beaker, Zarin, Mitch the Monkey and Professor Popkiss are all characters from which children’s television series created by Gerry Anderson?

Supercar (TV Series 1961–1962) - IMDb IMDb 7 January 2017 5:00 AM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, ... See full summary  » Stars: a list of 46 titles created 26 Oct 2011 a list of 34 titles created 20 May 2012 a list of 44 titles created 14 Feb 2014 a list of 111 titles created 09 Jan 2015 a list of 34 titles created 06 Oct 2015 Search for " Supercar " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Fireball XL5 was part of the fleet of interplanetary rockets protecting Sector 25 of the Solar System from alien invasion under the supervision of the World Space Patrol. In command of XL5 ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson, David Graham Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of ... See full summary  » Stars: Ray Barrett, Robert Easton, David Graham A literally unkillable agent leads an international intelligence agency's fight against an extra-terrestrial terror campaign. Stars: Francis Matthews, Ed Bishop, Donald Gray In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the ... See full summary  » Director: David Lane The adventures of a preteen secret agent who can have any useful skills downloaded into his brain. Stars: Len Jones, Rupert Davies, Keith Alexander The adventures of an elderly vicar and his gardener, secret agents for B.I.S.H.O.P, who combat criminals and terrorists from overseas. Stars: Stanley Unwin, Gary Files, Jeremy Wilkin     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X   Sheriff Tex Tucker makes sure all is well in Four Feather Falls with the help of his dog Dusty and Rocky the horse. Done with puppets, even the animals talk and sing along with the humans as problems are quickly wrapped up. Stars: Nicholas Parsons, Kenneth Connor, David Graham In the year 2020 Earth is under threat from Martian androids who want revenge on the human race. They consist of Zelda, her son Yung-star and her sister called Cy-star. An organisation is ... See full summary  » Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler The Wombles (TV Series 1973) Animation | Family The misadventures of a fantasy folk community dedicated to cleaning up litter and put it to their own use. Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Dieter Hallervorden Thunderbirds Are Go (TV Series 2015) Animation | Action | Adventure In the future, the Tracy family run a private mechanized emergency response service. Stars: Rasmus Hardiker, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Kayvan Novak When The Hood finds and invades International Rescue's secret base and traps most of the Tracy family, only young Alan Tracy and his friends can save the day. Director: Jonathan Frakes Edit Storyline Gerry Anderson's first science fiction Supermarionation series. Super Car was a prototype vehicle that could travel in the air, on land or beneath the sea. Its test pilot was Mike Mercury, who traveled the world in search of adventure. Super Car was designed by Professor Popkiss and Dr. Beaker, who continued to modify it for specific missions. Often traveling with Mike was 10-year-old orphan Jimmy Gibson. Written by Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca> 28 January 1961 (USA) See more  » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia Although Gerry Anderson had been developing th


What is the name of the Tracy family’s manservant in the children’s television series ‘Thunderbirds’?

Thunderbirds - Childrens TV | Jedi's Paradise Thunderbirds Thunderbirds is a 60’s Children’s TV puppet show that would become a Phenomena. The show has refused to die, as each generation of children get to see the show, they fall in love with it and Thunderbirds fever starts all over again. On numerous Christmas's the number one toy has been 'Tracy Island', the HQ of International Rescue.   This was a children's show that was on for a staggering 60 minutes, with fantastic looking models and quirky looking puppets (but don't mention the visible strings). The kids loved it and so did the adults, it was a family show. Added to this, the production values and great camera angles, you couldn't ask for more.   One thing we do know is that Gerry Anderson was never really excited about Thunderbird 3, which is why it wasn't used too often. Also he hated John Tracy as a character, so was happy to stick him out of the way (in space) on Thunderbird 5, but he wasn't very happy with the design of the Space Station either.   Thunderbirds has spawned a number of movies over the years. Thunderbirds Are Go and Thunderbird 6 again used the puppets, but the third Thunderbirds movie was a live action one, which was directed by Jonathon Frakes (Commander William Riker from Star Trek the Next Generation). Also we should forget that the Japanese created a Thunderbirds cartoon called Thunderbirds 2086.     Story   The world didn't know it, but they were about to find out that there was a new global rescue service called International Rescue. There was no publicity, no interviews, nothing. Instead they just appeared one day to help rescue the Fireflash aircraft, which had a bomb on board. Their technology outstrips anything that has been seen before and they use craft called Thunderbirds. These are mostly rocket ships, but one of the Thunderbirds is a Space Station orbiting the Earth.   The governments of the world don't know anything about them. International Rescue ask for assurances that they aren't tracked and the organisation is kept secret. But a mysterious character called 'The Hood' knows about International Rescue. He knew they were about to make an appearance on the international stage and he wanted to steal their secrets. The secret base of International Rescue resides on a tropical island in the middle of an ocean, called Tracy Island. This island is owned by the Tracy Family, but even if you visited the Island you would never know it was their base. This is because all of the Thunderbird Rockets are hidden from view in underground caverns. Each of the Thunderbirds is piloted by one of the Tracy brothers. Whenever they contact their father on Tracy Island, then the eyes of their portrait of light up showing who is calling in. This portrait then turns into a TV screen allowing them to talk and see each other.   They inform their father of the emergency and he then decides which Thunderbird will get the rescue call. Once informed the pilot goes through a hidden door and takes a fantastic route to get to their craft. The palm trees part, or the swimming pool moves and Tracy Island reveals that it has been hiding a Thunderbird craft, before it blasts off to tackle the current emergency.   The Thunderbird craft were designed and built by Brains and he used Sir Jeremy Hodge to help him get certain components of the Thunderbirds craft manufactured secretly in Europe. Thunderbirds Characters       Jeff Tracy    (voiced by Peter Dyneley) He is the head of International Rescue and the father of the Tracy boys. He was an astronaut for the USA and was one of the first men to land on the moon. When International Rescue is on a mission, then he is normally found co-ordinating the whole operation from Tracy Island. He has quite a domineering personality and is always bossing around his sons, even when they aren't on a mission.   He likes saying 'Thunderbirds are go' and is the only person who calls Lady Penelope by a shortened name - 'Penny'.     Scott Tracy    (voiced by Shane Rimmer) He is the Tracy brother that pilots Thunderbird 1. This is the f


Which boyband represented the UK in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest?

Boy band Blue to represent UK at Eurovision 2011 | News | Eurovision | What's on TV Boy band Blue to represent UK at Eurovision 2011 0shares 0shares The boy band Blue have been chosen as the UK representatives for the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest , which takes place in Dusseldorf on May 14. The band which consists of Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Anthony Costa and Lee Ryan – will perform a self-penned song, entitled I Can, at the contest. A documentary looking at the recording of the song and their preparation for the event will be screened on BBC One in April. Blue – were one of the most successful boy bands of the past decade, scoring three number one albums and singles in the UK as well as selling over 13 million albums across Europe. Their biggest hits included All Rise, One Love and their chart-topping cover of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word on which they duetted with the song’s composer Elton John. They split up in 2005 to concentrate on their solo careers but announced they were reforming in 2009. Duncan James was the first band member to comment, posting on his Twitter page on Saturday night shortly after the news was announced. “It’s about time we took Eurovision seriously as we’re the only country in Europe that doesn’t,” he said. “Let’s try and change that, but we need your support!!” he said. It is not the first time that members of Blue have had a brush with Eurovision. Anthony Costa attempted to represent the UK as a solo artist in 2006, eventually finishing second to Daz Sampson in the TV selection show Making Your Mind Up. Lee Ryan wrote Guardian Angel, the song which Andy Scott-Lee attempted to represent the UK with in 2005, while Duncan James was a judge on Your Country Needs You in 2009, the show which was eventually won by Jade Ewen. Duncan also announced the votes of the UK’s jury during the 2009 competition in Moscow. It is the first time since 1994 that the UK representative has been internally selected rather than being chosen by the public. On that occasion, singer Frances Ruffelle was picked by the BBC and eventually finished 10th in Dublin with the song Lonely Symphony. The UK is hoping for a better result this year after the 2010 entry, That Sounds Good To Me sung by Josh Dubovie, ended up in last place with just 10 points. It was the third time in less than ten years that the UK had come last, following Jemini’s Cry Baby in 2003 and Andy Abraham’s song Even If in 2008. In that time the UK has only scored a top ten placing twice – with Jessica Garlick, who finished joint third in 2002 with Come Back, and Jade Ewen, who came fifth in 2009 with the Andrew Lloyd Webber-composed It’s My Time. However it remains one of the most successful Eurovision countries in history, winning five times and finishing in second place on no less than 15 occasions. The 2010 contest was won by Germany’s Lena with the song Satellite.


Who wrote the 1902 play ‘The Admirable Crichton’?

The Admirable Crichton (TV Movie 1968) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A group of people are shipwrecked when their yacht runs around on a South Pacific island. The usable hierarchy in a upper-class British family breaks down quickly when it becomes apparent ... See full summary  » Director: a list of 3739 titles created 15 Oct 2014 a list of 220 titles created 9 months ago Title: The Admirable Crichton (TV Movie 1968) 8.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Primetime Emmys. See more awards  » Photos Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline A group of people are shipwrecked when their yacht runs around on a South Pacific island. The usable hierarchy in a upper-class British family breaks down quickly when it becomes apparent that only the servant Crichton is capable of surviving on his own and he becomes the communities leader. Written by Anonymous 2 May 1968 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Admirable Crichton (#17.4) See more  » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia The original Broadway production of "The Admirable Crichton" by J.M. Barrie {on which the screenplay was based} opened at the Lyceum Theater on November 17, 1903, ran for 144 performances with William Gillette {famous for his Sherlock Holmes plays and portrayal} in the title role. The play was revived on Broadway in 1931. See more » Connections From the man who gave us Peter Pan 20 February 2006 | by theowinthrop (United States) – See all my reviews James Barrie's literary fame has never disappeared, but it has shrunk terribly. Although of late this seems to be changing, in reality it is still grounded on one work of his. He wrote the novel and then the play PETER PAN, immortalizing Peter, Wendy, her brothers, the lost boys, Captain Cook, Smee, the pirate crew, Tiger Lily and the Indians, and Tinker Bell the fairy. The recent film about how Barrie created the play was a success last year - but it remains firmly in place dealing with the one story everyone recalls Barrie created. Forgotten, of course, is the various novels about Scottish life that gave him his early literary reputation. Best of these was THE LITTLE MINISTER, which was turned into a successful early movie with Katherine Hepburn. He also wrote other successful West End plays, such as DEAR BRUTUS (which was an early starring work for Helen Hayes), and this play: THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON. Yet Barrie's plays (pace PETER PAN) are rarely produced - especially on television. The original "Admirable Crichton" was a figure in Elizabethan England, who had made a name for himself as a scholar (especially of languages), courtier, lover, minor writer, and adventurer, before he was killed in a fight in the late 16th Century. Ironically the term "the admirable Crichton" which was to complement the man for his achievements survived his actual achievements, so that he is but a footnote today. But the phrase now means (when it is used) that the person to whom it is applied is quite a clever and capable fellow in several fields. Barrie took this to examine society and it's hypocrisy. Lord Loam (Laurence Naismith) is an outspoken "Liberal" peer of the realm who talks a great deal about equality and democracy. But his daughter (Virginia McKenna) is going to be married to another aristocrat soon. But first Loam and his family are going on a short vacation to the south seas. With them is the family butler, Crichton (Bill Travers), who is extremely capable to do all sorts of things that his betters just take for granted. He has good executive and organizational abilities as well. But he is from a class that produces butlers. Moreover he is supposedly engaged to one of the parlor-maids. The family and Crichton board a chartered yacht. Ah


English sportswoman Laura Davies is associated with which sport?

Iconic British Sportswomen | Stylist Magazine Iconic British Sportswomen 20 View Gallery As Team GB's women continue to rack up an unprecedented Olympic medal collection take a look at some of the country's finest sportswomen before them, from world-record breaking Olympians like Dame Kelly Holmes and tennis legend Virginia Wade, to determined boxer Jane Couch, multi-award winning golfer Laura Davies, unbeaten triathlete Chrissie Wellington and more. Who is your most inspirational female athlete? Let us know on Twitter or in the comments section below. Click on an image below to launch the gallery... Share via WhatsApp Heptathlete Before Jessica Ennis came Wolverhampton-born Lewis, who grabbed gold for Britain in the heptathlon at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Now a regular BBC Sports pundit and Strictly Come Dancing alumni, the 40-year-old is acting as an Olympics ambassador during the 2012 Games. Share via WhatsApp Wheelchair racer One of the UK's greatest Paralympians, Cardiff-born Baroness Grey-Thompson holds over 30 world records, has won 16 Paralympic medals - including 11 golds - and is a six-time London Marathon winner. The 43-year-old who was born with spina bifida, retired in 2005 and is now a crossbench peer. Share via WhatsApp Javelin thrower and heptathlete Famous for an enduring rivalry with fellow Olympic javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread, Sanderson competed in no less than six Olympic Games from 1976 to 1996, taking gold in Los Angeles in 1984. Awarded a CBE in 2004, she now runs a foundation that helps discover and train future athletes. Share via WhatsApp Javelin thrower Long before she joined the likes of Freddie Starr and Peter Andre in the celebrity jungle, London-born multiple-medal winner Whitbread, broke the javelin world record with a throw of 77.44m in 1986. The feisty sports star was known for celebrating her silver and bronze Olympic medal wins with a cheeky wiggle and for her fierce rivalries with fellow Brit Tessa Sanderson and German rival Petra Felke. She has spoken openly about a traumatic early childhood, which turned around when she was adopted at the age of 14 by her javelin coach, Margaret Whitbread. Share via WhatsApp Middle distance athlete The record-holding Olympian from Kent took a diverse career path, including jobs as a shop assistant, carer, and army lorry driver, before finally becoming a professional athlete in 1997 at the age on 27. At the 2004 Olympics in Athens, she became the first Briton in 84 years to race home to gold in both the 800m and 1500m - a feat that not even her childhood hero Sebastian Coe had managed. She was made a Dame in 2005. Share via WhatsApp Triathlete The unstoppable "Chrissinator", from Suffolk, is a four-time World Ironman Champion who beat her own personal best by 2.17 minutes last year. The 35-year-old, who has beaten anorexia and bulimia, is the only triathlete of either gender to have won the World Championship less than 12 months after turning professional. Share via WhatsApp Sailor Derbyshire-born MacArthur's unshakeable dedication to her craft began as a youngster when she saved up her school dinner money for eight long years to buy her first boat - an 8ft dinghy. In 2005, at the age of 28, she broke Francis Joyon's solo record for sailing non-stop around the world by one day, 8 hours, 35 minutes, 49 seconds. In the same year she was made Britain's youngest Dame. Share via WhatsApp Track-and-field athlete The first-ever British female to win an Olympic gold medal in a track and field event, Somerset-born Rand romped home in the long jump at the 1964 Games by breaking the world record. While the women's triple jump was not formally recognised until 1990, Rand also held the unofficial record in the event from 1959 to 1981. Share via WhatsApp Sprinter, hurdler, long jumper "I knew nothing about the event but being so naive was probably to my advantage; it meant I did not have any limitations in my head regarding what I should or could do. Ignorance proved to be bliss." Forty years before Dame Kelly Holmes claimed an 800m gold, the event was won b


Inkberry, Carolina and Hawaiian are all varieties of which garden plant?

Ilex glabra | Fine Gardening Genus:  Ilex The inkberry holly has narrow, glossy, spineless leaves and tiny black fruits. The narrow foliage produces a much finer texture than that of many other hollies. A slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to eastern North America, it produces greenish white, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by jet black drupes the size of peas. The fruit can persist until the next spring unless eaten by birds. Ilex glabra is rather more casual in form than the spinier hollies and can be used in borders, around ponds, as foundation plantings, or in woodland gardens. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Native to the eastern United States. Evergreen, spineless foliage. Black fruit is consumed by birds. Care:  Moist but well-drained, organically rich soil in full sun. Plant or transplant in spring. Pruning, if any, should be done in late winter or early spring. Propagation:  Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Ilex are slow to germinate from seed, sometimes taking several years. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or early fall. Problems:  Aphids may attack new growth. Scale insects, leaf miners, and Phytophthora root rot can sometimes be problems. Overview


Suint is a natural grease formed from the dried perspiration on the coat of which animal?

Suint - definition of suint by The Free Dictionary Suint - definition of suint by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/suint Also found in: Medical , Encyclopedia . su·int  (so͞o′ĭnt, swĭnt) n. A natural grease formed from dried perspiration found in the fleece of sheep, formerly used as a source of potash. [French, from Old French, from suer, to sweat, from Latin sūdāre; see sweid- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] suint (ˈsuːɪnt; swɪnt) n (Elements & Compounds) a water-soluble substance found in the fleece of sheep, consisting of peptides, organic acids, metal ions, and inorganic cations and formed from dried perspiration [C18: from French suer to sweat, from Latin sūdāre] su•int (ˈsu ɪnt, swɪnt) n. a natural grease of sheep that dries on the wool, consisting of fatty matter and potassium salts. [1785–95; < French, Middle French, derivative of su(er) to sweat (< Latin sūdāre; see sweat )]


What is the name of the female demon, or supernatural entity, believed to have sex with a sleeping man?

Top 10 Sex Demons - Listverse Top 10 Sex Demons Christian White January 13, 2011 Throughout history and all across the world, people have reported sexual contact with all manner of supernatural beings. Many people believe “sex demons” were born out of a need to explain away subjects that were generally considered taboo. More often than not, things such as unexpected pregnancy, abortion and promiscuity were met with anger and persecution. As a result, society came up with a number of mythical creatures, ten of which are listen below. 10 Popobawa Popobawa (meaning “bat-wing” in Swahili) is said to be a large, bat-like creature with one eye and a very large penis. It is said to stalk the men and women of Zanzibar, Africa, and surrounding islands. It is a shapeshifter, often taking the form of a human or animal. It usually visits households at night, and it doesn’t discriminate against men, women or children, often sodomising an entire household before moving on. Victims are warned by Popobawa to tell others about the attack, or risk it returning. Popobawa first appeared on the island of Pemba in 1965, and sightings have been reported as recently as 2007. There are several different theories about Popobawa’s origin. Some say it is an angry spirit created by a Sheikh to take vengeance on his neighbours. In 2007, Researcher Benjamin Radford investigated Popobawa and found that its roots are in Islam, the dominant religion of the area. According to Radford, “holding or reciting the Koran is said to keep the Popobawa at bay, much as the Bible is said to dispel Christian demons.” Others argue (perhaps more realistically) that Popobawa is an articulated social memory of the horrors of slavery. The way in which Popobawa is said to sodomise its victims may also have something to do with the fact that homosexuality is still illegal in Zanzibar. 9 Trauco and La Fiura Chiloé, an island off the south of Chile, is said to be home to the Trauco, a sexually potent Dwarf with the power to paralyze women with a look, before having sex with them. The Trauco is described as being ugly and goblin-like, often wearing a hat and suit. His feet are stumps and he communicates through a series of grunts. Some reports suggest the Trauco doesn’t even need to have intercourse with his victims, that he can, in fact, impregnate them with his gaze. Often, when a single woman on Chiloé falls pregnant people assume the Trauco is the father. In these cases the women are considered blameless as the Trauco is said to be irresistible to women. El Trauco’s wife, La Fiura, is said to be a grotesquely ugly dwarf with the ability to cast a “sickness spell” against anyone who rejects her sexual advances. Her breath is so foul it can physically scar a human and turn animals lame. Despite her appearance, she is generally irresistible to men and, after having intercourse with them, she drives them insane. 8 Succubus and Incubus Probably the most well known sex demon, the Succubus is a female demon who takes the form of an attractive seductress in order to seduce men. It is generally believed that the Succubus legend came about as a result of the medieval preoccupation with sin, especially sexual sins of women. The male version of the Succubus is the Incubus. Like his female counterpart, the Incubus will drain the strength and life energy from his victims. Unlike the Succubus, the Incubus will impregnate his victims with another incubus. The victim will then carry the baby to term, but when she gives birth the baby appears to be stillborn. It will have no pulse and it won’t appear to breath. Then, around the age of seven the child will appear to behave normally, but will usually be very attractive and intelligent. According to some legends, the wizard Merlin is the product of an Incubus father and a human mother. It is also believed by some that the Virgin Mary was de-flowered by an Incubus. Many believe the Incubi most likely came about as a scapegoat for rape and sexual assault. Both victim and rapist would have most likely found it easier to explain the attack superna


Who wrote the 19th Century novel ‘Little Women’?

Novels of Nineteenth Century America Novels of Nineteenth Century America For news on the latest reviews, author interviews and additions to this website, see the blog . Jump to: The U.S. and Canada Before 1861 Mysteries : Early 19th Century America Late 19th Century America Mysteries : Late 19th Century America The nineteenth century saw the continued development of two new nations in North America: the United States and Canada. Early in the century, Britain and France fought the War of 1812 on a North American battleground using the newly independent United States and colonial Canada as proxies. Canadian rebellions against British rule in 1837 and 1838 were unsuccessful. Canada's independence from Great Britain was not formally completed until the twentieth century. In the United States, tensions between the industrial North and the slave-owning South increased throughout the first part of the century until the South seceded in 1861, beginning the Civil War. With the South's defeat in 1865 slavery ended, but white-black tensions and systematic discrimination against black citizens did not. Novels set in the latter part of the century deal with this problem, among others. Throughout the century, immigration from Europe swelled the population of both the U.S. and Canada, beginning a great westward movement and causing conflict between Native Americans and Americans of European descent. Novels of the American West are listed on the Old West page. The U.S. and Canada before 1861 Click on the title for more information from Powell's Books or another online source, or if you're outside the U.S., try The Book Depository . Kate Alcott, The Daring Ladies of Lowell (2014), about a young woman who takes a job at a textile mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1832 and after another mill worker is murdered finds herself torn between her allegiance to her fellow workers and her attraction to the mill owner's son. Jeffery Renard Allen, Song of the Shank (2014), about Thomas Greene Wiggins, a blind musical genius born into slavery in 1849. Kurt Andersen, Heyday , about the United States in the year 1848. Jeannine Atkins, Little Woman in Blue , about May Alcott, Louisa Alcott's artistic younger sister, portrayed as Amy in Little Women. Margaret Atwood, Alias Grace , about a young Canadian immigrant who worked as a housekeeper and was convicted of murdering her employer. Lynn Austin, Though Waters Roar (2009), a family saga about three generations of women working for women's rights; Christian message. Georgiann Baldino, Candidate Lincoln (2012), about Lincoln's 1858 campaign for the U.S. Senate and his clash with Stephen Douglas over the slavery issue; self-published. Robert Barclay, The Widow’s Walk (2014), about a man of the present day who, while renovating an old house on the Massachusetts coast, falls in love with a woman who lived there in 1840. Andrea Barrett, Ship Fever (1996), a collection including a novella about a doctor who volunteers to work with sick immigrants at the overwhelmed Canadian detention center on Grosse Isle, and seven short stories set in the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Review Melanie Benjamin, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb (2011), about Lavinia Warren Stratton, a 32-inch-tall woman who won fame as a member of P.T. Barnum's touring show. Review April Bernard, Miss Fuller , (2012), about the American journalist Margaret Fuller and the efforts of Henry David Thoreau to salvage her last book manuscript after she and her family are drowned in a shipwreck. Marlen Bodden, The Wedding Gift (2013), about a woman whose father presents her with a slave girl, his own daughter by a slave, as a wedding present. Joanna Brady, The Woman at the Light (2012), about a woman who must take over her husband's duties as lighthouse keeper on an island off Key West after he vanishes in 1839, and the runaway slave who appears on the island. Debra Brenegan, Shame the Devil (2011), a novel based on the life of feminist journalist and novelist Sara Payson Willis, who wrote under the pen name Fanny Fern. Amy Brill


Which planet has the biggest moon in our solar system?

Jupiter's Moon Ganymede - Universe Today   Universe Today by Matt Williams In 1610, Galileo Galilei looked up at the night sky through a telescope of his own design . Spotting Jupiter, he noted the presence of several “luminous objects” surrounding it, which he initially took for stars. In time, he would notice that these “stars” were orbiting the planet, and realized that they were in fact Jupiter’s moons – which would come to be named Io , Europa , Ganymede and Callisto . Of these, Ganymede is the largest, and boasts many fascinating characteristics. In addition to being the largest moon in the Solar System, it is also larger than even the planet Mercury. It is the only satellite in the Solar System known to possess a magnetosphere, has a thin oxygen atmosphere, and (much like its fellow-moons, Europa and Callisto) is believed to have an interior ocean. Discovery and Naming: Though Chinese astronomical records claim that astronomer Gan De may have spotted a moon of Jupiter (probably Ganymede) with the naked eye as early as 365 BCE, Galileo Galilei is credited with making the first recorded observation of Ganymede on January 7th, 1610 using his telescope. Together with Io, Europa and Callisto, he named them the “Medicean Stars” at the time – after his patron, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo de’ Medici. Simon Marius, a German astronomer and contemporary of Galileo’s who claimed to have independently discovered Ganymede, suggested alternative names at the behest of Johannes Kepler. However, the names of Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto – which were all taken from classical mythology – would not come to formally be adopted until the 20th century. Illustration of Jupiter and the Galilean satellites. Credit: NASA Prior to this, the Galilean Moons were named Jupiter I through IV based on their proximity to the planet (with Ganymede designated as Jupiter III). Following the discovery of the moons of Saturn, a naming system based on that of Kepler and Marius was used for Jupiter’s moons. In Greek mythology, Ganymede was the son of King Tros (aka. Ilion), the namesake of the city of Troy (Ilium). Size, Mass and Orbit: With a mean radius of 2634.1 ± 0.3 kilometers (the equivalent of 0.413 Earths), Ganymede is the largest moon in the Solar System and is even larger than the planet Mercury. However, with a mass of 1.4819 x 10²³ kg (the equivalent of 0.025 Earths), it is only half as massive. This is due to Ganymede’s composition, which consists of water ice and silicate rock (see below). Ganymede’s orbit has a minor eccentricity of 0.0013, with an average distance (semi-major axis) of 1,070,400 km – varying from 1,069,200 km at periapsis to at 1,071,600 km apoapsis. Ganymede takes seven days and three hours to completes a single revolution. Like most known moons, Ganymede is tidally locked, with one side always facing toward the planet. Its orbit is inclined to the Jovian equator, with the eccentricity and inclination changing quasi-periodically due to solar and planetary gravitational perturbations on a timescale of centuries. These orbital variations cause the axial tilt to vary between 0 and 0.33°. Ganymede has a 4:1 orbital resonance with Io and a 2:1 resonance with Europa. Ganymede is the largest satellite in our solar system, larger than Mercury and Pluto, and three-quarters the size of Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL Essentially, this means that Io orbits Jupiter four times (and Europa twice) for every orbit made by Ganymede. The superior conjunction between Io and Europa occurs when Io is at periapsis and Europa is at apoapsis, and the superior conjunction between Europa and Ganymede occurs when Europa is at periapsis. Such a complicated resonance (a 4:2:1 resonance) is called the Laplace Resonance . Composition and Surface Features: With an average density of 1.936 g/cm3, Ganymede is most likely composed of equal parts rocky material and water ice. It is estimated that water ice constitutes 46–50% of the moon’s mass (slightly lower than that of Callisto) with the possibility of some additional volatile ices such as ammonia being


Equus quagga is the scientific name for which animal?

Zebra (Equus zebra, Equus quagga, Equus grevyi) - Animals - A-Z Animals - Animal Facts, Information, Pictures, Videos, Resources and Links   Listen Zebra Classification and Evolution The Zebra is a large species of equine that is natively found roaming the grassy plains of sub-Saharan Africa. They are the largest and most distinctive wild horses with bodies that are patterned with white and black stripes, the exact placement of which is unique to each individual. There are three different species of Zebra that are found in Africa which are the Common Zebra (also known as the Plains Zebra and the Burchell's Zebra), the Grevy's Zebra (also known as the Imperial Zebra) and the Mountain Zebra. They are incredibly sociable animals that can travel vast distances in search of fresh grass and water but are severely threatened throughout much of their natural range due to increasing levels of human activity. Today, both the Grevy's Zebra and the Mountain Zebra are considered to be endangered species and although the Common Zebra is more widespread and numerous, there have been sharp population declines in certain areas. Zebra Anatomy and Appearance Zebras are heavy bodied animals that are perfectly designed for speed with their long and slender legs and narrow hooves helping them to reach speeds of 40kph when running. In the same way as horses, they only have a single toe on each foot which they walk on the tip of and is protected by their tough hooves. Their black and white stripes are unique to each individual and help them to identify each other when in the herd. Zebras have long necks and heads that mean they can easily reach the grass on the ground and a mane that extends from their forehead and along their back to the tail. The pattern of their stripes varies between the species with Grevy's and Mountain Zebras having narrower stripes and white undersides, while the Common Zebra has broad stripes that cover it's entire body. The Grevy's Zebra is not only the largest of the Zebra species but is also easily identifiable by it's large, rounded ears. Zebra Distribution and Habitat Zebras are found inhabiting the open grasslands and plains of East and Southern Africa where they spend almost of their time grazing on the grasses. The Common Zebra is the most numerous and has the widest natural range throughout East Africa where they are found roaming the grassy plains. The Mountain Zebra can be found grazing on the mountain grasslands of South-West Africa, while the Grevy's Zebra is confined to the arid grasslands and sub-desert steppe throughout Ethiopia, Somalia and in northern Kenya. Zebras have evolved to run incredibly fast so they are able to escape from dangerous predators and so rely heavily on the open plains for their survival. Although the Common Zebra has been least affected, all three species are at risk from population declines due to the loss of their natural habitats caused by by increasing levels of human activity. Zebra Behaviour and Lifestyle Zebras are highly sociable animals that roam the savanna in herds for protection from predators. The Grevy's Zebra occupies herds more loosely than the other species with a stallion (male) patrolling enormous territories of up to 10 square kilometres, with mares (females) and their foals grazing freely and occasionally forming small groups that feed together. Both the Common Zebra and the Mountain Zebra inhabit their native regions in long-term herds that split into smaller family groups which are led by a dominant stallion and contain between one and six mares with their young. Their strong social bonds can make them very affectionate towards one another, often grooming each other using their teeth. During the mating season, males will fight fiercely for the right to breed with the females and do so by rearing up on their back legs whilst kicking and biting one another. Zebra Reproduction and Life Cycles The Zebra is a relatively slow-developing mammal with females not being able to first breed until they are at least a few years old. After a gestation period that can last


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US jazz Musician Thelonious Monk played which instrument?

Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk Jazz On The Tube Radio   Subscribe to Jazz on the Tube Navigation: Advertisement Thelonious Monk Thelonious Sphere Monk was born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and moved with his family to New York City at the age of four. His father wasn�t around the family much but did play a few musical instruments including harmonica and piano which may have influenced Monk�s interest in music at an early age. Thelonious studied trumpet briefly and began on piano at the age of nine. He was a musical prodigy from the beginning and in his early teens would play organ with a local church and won �amateur hour� competitions at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. His early influences on the piano included James P Johnson and Willie �The Lion� Smith. Monk dropped out of high school after his sophomore year to take a gig playing piano for a traveling evangelist and faith healer. After a few years he returned to New York and gigged with his own group until 1941, when he was hired by Kenny Clarke to be the house piano player at Minton�s Playhouse in Harlem. It was here bebop began at late night jam sessions with Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Oscar Pettiford, Bud Powell and others. Thelonious was known as �The High Priest of Bebop� for his role in its creation. Despite this, Monk had a style so unique and ahead of his time that the critics and even many jazz musicians didn�t know what to think about him. In 1944, Coleman Hawkins hired Monk for his first steady gig and first recording. It wasn�t until Monk was thirty years old, a seasoned veteran and great innovator of jazz, that he was signed to his first record deal with Blue Note in 1947. Monk recorded several records on the Blue Note label into the early �50s which at the time did not do very well and are considered classics today. It wasn�t until 1955, after recordings with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Milt Jackson, that Monk finally began to receive the appreciation he deserved. Also helping was the release of �Thelonious Monk play Duke Ellington�, designed to help audiences grasp the brilliance of Monk�s playing. By the 1960s, Monk was touring the world playing with his quartet featuring Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone, John Ore or Larry Gales on bass, and Frankie Dunlop or Ben Riley on drums. In 1964, Monk became only the third jazz musician ever to be featured on the cover of Time magazine. In �68 Thelonious recorded his last album with the Columbia label, with Oliver Nelson�s orchestra, and due to its lack of success was dropped from the record label. After this, Monk played publically more sparingly and made his last public appearance in 1976. In 1982, Thelonious Monk had a stroke and went into a coma and passed away twelve days later. In 1993 Monk was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and in �96 a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation. The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz was also created in his honor in addition to many television and musical tributes. "I don't know what other people are doing - I just know about me." � Thelonious Monk Please share your favorite JazzontheTube.com videos with your friends and colleagues That's how we grow.


What is the main ingredient of the dish falafel?

What is falafel? | From the Grapevine From The Grapevine Falafel balls on a bed of lettuce. (Photo: Piccia Neri /Shutterstock) What is falafel? Explore the ingredients of the delicious and popular dish, and learn how to make falafel at home. by Chanie Kirschner  |  Friday, June 20, 2014 by Chanie Kirschner Friday, June 20, 2014 Long before hamburgers, pizza and French fries , there was falafel – a traditional Mediterranean dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. A popular street food in Israel, falafel has also made a name for itself in America. Why? Simply put, it tastes good, and it's pretty good for you, too – a winning combination. But what’s in falafel ? The name “falafel” can refer to the entire dish, but it more accurately describes the main ingredient – falafel balls. Originally falafel balls were made out of fava beans , chickpeas or some combination of both. These days, falafel balls are usually made out of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), but you can still find other variations depending on where you buy your falafel . The chickpeas are soaked, then ground up, and seasoned with onions, scallions and spices like parsley, garlic , cumin and coriander. Then, the mixture is shaped into balls and deep-fried in a large vat. The oil has to be hot enough so that when you drop the balls in, the outside gets nice and crispy and the inside doesn’t get too oily – a delicate balance that the best falafel makers have achieved. Falafel and accompanying dips. (Photo: Margouillat Photo/ Shutterstock ) The falafel balls are often served wrapped in a hollow pita shell and garnished with fixings like tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles and sometimes even French fries. Falafel restaurants offer other garnishes as well, such as eggplant salad , shredded beets or pickled vegetables . The whole sandwich is coated with hummus , drizzled with tahini and, if you’re so inclined, topped with a spicy sauce as well. Many falafel restaurants also serve a meat counterpart to the falafel known as shawarma , which is usually lamb (but can be chicken or turkey) roasted on a spit and shaved off for sandwiches . What’s great about falafel is that it’s a meatless option for vegetarians that is chock-full of nutrients like fiber, protein and folate. Chickpeas are also low in sodium and saturated fat. That’s not to say it’s as healthy as a green salad. Some falafel pitas can have as many as 750 calories, 30 grams of fat and a whopping 1500 milligrams of sodium. So it’s important to eat your falafel in moderation – and be aware of what toppings you're choosing and how they impact your calorie count. A falafel wrap is a low-calorie alternative. (Photo: Keko64/ Shutterstock ) Falafel has always been a mainstay on the menu in the Mediterranean, but it also made its way onto the menu in many other countries’ restaurants as well. In particular, the street vendors in New York City are now known for their take on the dish. One of the most popular Manhattan restaurants to serve falafel is Taim , started by Israeli couple Einat Admony and Stefan Nafziger. They serve three varieties out of their tiny storefront and food truck – green (mixed with parsley, mint and cilantro), red (mixed with red peppers) and harissa (mixed with Tunisian spices). If you don’t happen to live near a falafel joint, you can definitely try your hand at making some at home. This way, you can have more control of the ingredients and how healthy you make it. (You can even bake the balls in the oven instead of deep-frying them, though they won’t be as crispy.) This traditional falafel recipe is excerpted from Joan Nathan’s cookbook The Foods of Israel Today. It takes some patience, and quite possibly some trial and error. The falafel balls can fall apart in the oil if it’s not the right temperature or the falafel balls themselves don’t have enough flour in the mixture for binding. But once you get them right, they are worth the wait. As for the type of oil, Alton Brown recommends using peanut oil for frying falafel, but most online recipes leave it up to your individual preference. For a


What is the first name of Captain Mainwaring in the UK television series ‘Dad’s Army’?

Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic - Mirror Online TV Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic It has been 35 years since Dad's Army finished its original telly run - check out our essential need to know facts about the comedy favourite  Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Despite its original run ending 35 yesterday, Dad’s Army still has a prominent pride of place in British TV history. More than just a comedy, few other shows have contributed as many immediately recognisable moments that are remembered so fondly across all ages. So are the show's stars - Clive Dunn's recent sad passing evidenced one again how Dad's Army has stayed with viewers across the years. Think you know everything there is to know about this national telly treasure? Think you’re dooooooooooomed? Well don’t panic! Here are 35 facts on the adventure of the Home Guard during Britain’s finest hour! 1. Television and beyond! Dad’s Army ran for an epic 80 television episodes across nine series from 1968 to 1977 as well as a number of short sketches. But it wasn’t all about television: the Captain Mainwaring and his men also crossed radio and stage on their way to becoming national treasures. 2. Almost Mainwarings Arthur Lowe is most famous for his role as bumbling Captain George Mainwaring, a character some of his co-stars thought resembled him! But he wasn’t the first choice. Some BBC bosses, including Head of Comedy Michael Mills, were against his casting and the role was offered to Thorley Walters and even future Doctor Who Jon Pertwee before Lowe took on his most famous part.  3. They don’t like it down ‘em! Arthur Lowe certainly knew what comedy he liked and knew what he didn’t. In one episode he refused to film a scene where Private Frazer tries to free a bomb from Captain Mainwaring’s trousers. After a few rewrites, as you may remember, Corporal Jones ended up taking the bomb for the team. But Arthur Lowe insisted on something a bit more permanent: he had a clause written into his contract that he would never have his trousers removed! 4. War veterans View gallery   Corporal Jones may always be the first of the platoon to want to ‘stick it up ‘em’ but the late Clive Dunn , who served four years in prisons and prisoner of war camps in Austria during WW2, was a pacifist. Other members of the cast and crew had fought not only in the Second World War, but also the First such as Arnold Ridley (Private Godfrey). During WWII, Arthur Lowe served as a Sergeant Major and John Le Mesurier a Captain, while director/producer David Croft rose to the rank of major after joining the Royal Artillery in 1942. 5. Real Home Guard Of the television Home Guard platoon only John Laurie (Frazer) and Arnold Ridley (Godfrey) had actually served in the real Home Guard during the Second World War. Ridley had joined the Home Guard’s forerunner, the Local Defence Volunteers in 1940, narrowly escaping injury or death when his cottage was hit by a bomb in 1944. Laurie  was also a veteran of the First World War, as a member of the Honourable Artillery Company. 6. Permission to sing, sir! Video Loading Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now   The late Clive Dunn achieved fame as one of the most quotable characters in Dad’s army, Corporal ‘Don’t Panic’ Jones. But at the same time he was playing the role, he also managed to score a number one hit single with 1971’s ‘Grandad’ – a song that featured none other than Rick Wakeman on keyboards. It certainly wasn’t the end of Dunn’s musical career - he even released his own album, ‘Permission to Sing Sir!’ 7. Private Perry! One of the show’s most popular characters, Private Pike (played by Ian Lavender ) was based on writer Jimmy Perry’s real life experience as a teenager being molly-coddled by his mum. "She didn't go so far as making me wear a scarf, but she came pretty near" he said. Shouldn’t have told us that, Pike! 8. Almost W


Sharon Stone plays Ginger McKenna Rothstein in which 1995 film?

Casino (1995) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends, a mafia underboss and a casino owner, for a trophy wife over a gambling empire. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 23 titles created 18 Jun 2011 a list of 25 titles created 14 Aug 2011 a list of 23 titles created 19 Jul 2012 a list of 33 titles created 01 Jul 2013 a list of 37 titles created 10 months ago Search for " Casino " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    3 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy. Director: Martin Scorsese A group of professional bank robbers start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. Director: Michael Mann In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process. Director: Martin Scorsese An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring destroys his life outside it. Director: Martin Scorsese A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. Director: Stanley Kubrick As corruption grows in 1950s LA, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. Director: Curtis Hanson After a simple jewelry heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. Director: Quentin Tarantino Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond. Director: Guy Ritchie A botched card game in London triggers four friends, thugs, weed-growers, hard gangsters, loan sharks and debt collectors to collide with each other in a series of unexpected events, all for the sake of weed, cash and two antique shotguns. Director: Guy Ritchie An in-depth examination of the ways in which the U.S. Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania. Director: Michael Cimino The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York is portrayed while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. Director: Francis Ford Coppola Edit Storyline This Martin Scorsese film depicts the Janus-like quality of Las Vegas--it has a glittering, glamorous face, as well as a brutal, cruel one. Ace Rothstein and Nicky Santoro, mobsters who move to Las Vegas to make their mark, live and work in this paradoxical world. Seen through their eyes, each as a foil to the other, the details of mob involvement in the casinos of the 1970's and '80's are revealed. Ace is the smooth operator of the Tangiers casino, while Nicky is his boyhood friend and tough strongman, robbing and shaking down the locals. However, they each have a tragic flaw--Ace falls in love with a hustler, Ginger, and Nicky falls into an ever-deepening spiral of drugs and violence. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu> You don't stay at the top forever See more  » Genres: Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive strong language, drug use and some sexuality | See all c


The tragus is found in which part of the human body?

Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body. Page 1034 Henry Gray (18251861).  Anatomy of the Human Body.  1918.   this divides above into two crura, between which is a triangular depression, the fossa triangularis. The narrow-curved depression between the helix and the antihelix is called the scapha; the antihelix describes a curve around a deep, capacious cavity, the concha, which is partially divided into two parts by the crus or commencement of the helix; the upper part is termed the cymba conchæ, the lower part the cavum conchæ. In front of the concha, and projecting backward over the meatus, is a small pointed eminence, the tragus, so called from its being generally covered on its under surface with a tuft of hair, resembling a goats beard. Opposite the tragus, and separated from it by the intertragic notch, is a small tubercle, the antitragus. Below this is the lobule, composed of tough areolar and adipose tissues, and wanting the firmness and elasticity of the rest of the auricula.   The cranial surface of the auricula presents elevations which correspond to the depressions on its lateral surface and after which they are named, e. g., eminentia conchæ, eminentia triangularis, etc. FIG. 904 The auricula. Lateral surface. ( See enlarged image ) Structure.The auricula is composed of a thin plate of yellow fibrocartilage, covered with integument, and connected to the surrounding parts by ligaments and muscles; and to the commencement of the external acoustic meatus by fibrous tissue.   The skin is thin, closely adherent to the cartilage, and covered with fine hairs furnished with sebaceous glands, which are most numerous in the concha and scaphoid fossa. On the tragus and antitragus the hairs are strong and numerous. The skin of the auricula is continuous with that lining the external acoustic meatus. FIG. 905 Cranial surface of cartilage of right auricula. ( See enlarged image )   The cartilage of the auricula (cartilago auriculæ; cartilage of the pinna) ( Figs. 905, 906 ) consists of a single piece; it gives form to this part of the ear, and upon its surface are found the eminences and depressions above described. It is absent from the lobule; it is deficient, also, between the tragus and beginning of the helix, the gap being filled up by dense fibrous tissue. At the front part of the auricula, where the helix bends upward, is a small projection of cartilage, called the spina helicis, while in the lower part of the helix the cartilage is prolonged downward as a tail-like process, the cauda helicis; this is separated from the antihelix by a fissure, the fissura antitragohelicina. The cranial aspect of the cartilage exhibits a transverse furrow, the sulcus antihelicis transversus, which corresponds with the inferior crus of the antihelix and separates the eminentia conchæ from the eminentia triangularis. The eminentia conchæ is crossed by a vertical ridge (ponticulus), which gives attachment to the Auricularis posterior


In the children’s nursery rhyme, where was ‘The Cock Horse’ ridden to?

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Which European band released the album ‘The Joshua Tree’ in 1987?

The Joshua Tree album - the seventh U2 LP The Joshua Tree Album Joshua Tree album cover Track list: Where The Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, With Or Without You, Bullet The Blue Sky, Running To Stand Still, Red Hill Mining Town, In God's Country, Trip Through Your Wires, One Tree Hill, Exit, Mothers Of The Disappeared. In the Autumn of 1986 U2 began work on their seventh LP in Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois had been retained to produce this latest album, but Steve Lillywhite was brought in to mix a few tracks in January 1987 after the recording had been completed. Originally the LP was to be called 'The Enduring Chill', but the name 'The Joshua Tree' was chosen after the band took a trip to the Death Valley area of California where Joshua trees are common. The whole desert image was consciously chosen for its spiritual and mysterious qualities, which it was felt would complement the album perfectly. Bono actually compared the desert landscape to many European town centres which are becoming ghost-towns in the present day. The photography that accompanied the album added to the already widely held impression that U2 were a humourless bunch of individuals who took themselves far too seriously. Stern facial expressions and barren desert landscapes served to reinforce this belief. However, as Bono is fond of pointing out, U2 don't take themselves seriously, but they do take their music seriously. The initial sessions for the LP took place in a large house on the outskirts of south Dublin. Some songs such as With or Without You were finished fairly quickly, but others such as Where The Streets Have No Name took an age to get right. The main problem with 'Streets' was that it was actually written for live performance, and it proved difficult to record a satisfactory version of it in the studio. At one point brian Eno even considered wiping the entire backing track in an effort to make the band start again from scratch. After the first month or so of working on the album, Bono traveled to El Salvador where he met the 'madres'. These were women whose children had been imprisoned or murdered by the military regime in the country, but who continued to campaign for information about them. Bono's experiences there provided the inspiration for Mothers Of The Disappeared and also Bullet The Blue Sky. The music for 'Bullet' came from a jam session with Edge, Adam and Larry, and when Bono returned from his trip, the aggressive nature of the piece was exactly what he was looking for to go with his newly written lyrics about what he had seen.Since the Conspiracy of Hope tour in 1986, U2 had been strong supporters of Amnesty International who are heavily involved in working to free political prisoners. The Joshua Tree tour programme was the first to carry an article on the work of Amnesty, and an invitation from the band to join. The last three songs on the album form what Edge has called a 'suite about death'. One Tree Hill was written about Greg Carroll who had been a member of U2's tour crew for 2 years when he was killed in a motorcycle accident in Dublin in 1986. The band had first met him on a hill outside Auckland, New Zealand which was known as One Tree Hill. On its release, Bono actually dedicated The Joshua Tree to Greg's memory. Sadly the tree on this particular hill has since been the victim of several acts of vandalism. The second part of this 'suite' is Exit, which had a working title of The Executioner's Song. A dark and intense piece, it was cited in the trial of John Robert Bardo who was accused of murdering a young TV actress named Rebecca Schaeffer in July 1989. He blamed the song (unsuccessfully) for driving him to commit the murder. Bono's reaction to this was to suggest that it sounded like a clever lawyer trying to create a novel defence. The 'suite' and the album finish with 'Mothers', a haunting piece about the madres Bono had met in El Salvador. The Joshua Tree was released on 9th March 1987. It was the fastest selling album in UK


US President Bill Clinton belonged to which political party?

Bill Clinton: Life Before the Presidency—Miller Center About the Administration William Jefferson Clinton spent the first six years of his life in Hope, Arkansas, where he was born on August 19, 1946. His father, William Jefferson Blythe, had died in an auto accident several months before his mother, Virginia Cassidy Blythe, gave birth to the future President. Raised in the home of his grandmother, Edith Cassidy, Bill's early years were dominated by two strong women, who often competed for his attention. His mother, a vivacious and fun-loving free spirit, was often away from home taking nursing classes in New Orleans. It was during those periods that his grandmother, a temperamental and strong-willed disciplinarian, tried to shape her grandson's character—and taught him to be a very early reader. Bill later remembered loving both women during that time of his life but feeling torn between them as a young mediator of their arguments. In 1950, Bill's mother married Roger Clinton, a car dealer and abusive alcoholic. The family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, a bustling resort town an hour away. (She later divorced Roger Clinton when Bill was fifteen, only to remarry him quickly thereafter.) Again, Clinton had to intervene between two adults engaged in violent arguments. As a teenager, Bill excelled in school and showed a passion for politics. He played saxophone in a high school band and especially loved the gospel music of his Baptist faith. The fun of gambling dens and mineral spas competed for Bill's attention with Baptist churches and politics. But while his mother went to the racetracks on Sunday, Bill attended church, principally to hear the music he loved. In this small community, Bill was widely recognized as a young man of rare talent and ambition. An Education for Leadership Hot Springs High School, although a segregated all-white school, stood heads above most public schools in Arkansas. School Principal Johnnie Mae Mackey—another strong woman in Clinton's life—recruited staff committed to producing leaders who thought of personal success in terms of public service. Clinton became her brightest protégé. It was under her mentoring that Clinton was sent to Washington, D.C., as one of two Arkansas delegates to Boy's Nation, an imitation political convention sponsored by the American Legion. While there, the seventeen-year-old Clinton was captured in a historic photograph shaking hands with his political idol, President John F. Kennedy, in the White House Rose Garden. That July 1963 handshake later symbolized the continuity between the Kennedy 1960s and the Clinton 1990s. Ever since he was child, Clinton's mother had told him that he would some day be President of the United States. The Kennedy handshake left Clinton determined to fulfill her prediction. (Virginia Clinton lived to see her son become President, dying in 1994 of cancer.) Upon graduation from high school in 1964, Clinton left Little Rock to attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. An international affairs major, he managed to cover his expenses through scholarships and by working part-time jobs. At this Catholic-sponsored, well-heeled institution, the student body clearly looked upon Clinton as an outsider from backwoods Arkansas. Although a clique of students running the newspaper discouraged Clinton's efforts to contribute to the school, his energy, dashing good looks, and personal charm pushed him to the top in student government. He won the presidency of his freshman and sophomore classes. In his junior year, Clinton ran for president of the student council, but lost in a stunning defeat. In attempting to please everybody, Clinton had miscalculated. He looked too political to his peers, and they elected his lesser-known opponent. Rhodes Scholar and Vietnam Draftee Beginning in his junior year, Clinton worked as a clerk for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. At that time, the powerful committee was headed by Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, a leading critic of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. The experience greatly shap


During which year where same-sex marriages legalised in New York City?

City Clerk's Office - Marriage Bureau Thank you for visiting the Marriage Bureau section of our web site. Here you will find instructions on how to obtain a Marriage License, register a Domestic Partnership, have a civil Marriage Ceremony in our offices, or have a private religious or civil Marriage Ceremony elsewhere.  You can also find directions to obtain or amend Marriage Records, to register as a Marriage Officiant, to obtain a Certificate of Non-Impediment (necessary to obtain a Marriage License in other countries), and to appeal a denial of a Marriage License. Same Sex Marriage Information On June 24, 2011, the New York State Legislature passed the Marriage Equality Act which was signed into law by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo the same day. This new law took effect on July 24, 2011. Since that date the New York City Clerk has been issuing marriage licenses and providing civil marriage ceremonies to same-sex couples. State law generally requires couples to wait 24 hours after receiving a license before they can be married.


Who wrote the 1881 novel ‘The Prince and the Pauper’?

The Prince and the Pauper | Literawiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Prince and the Pauper 1,306pages on Share Illustration from an 1882 edition of The Prince and the Pauper. The Prince and the Pauper is a historical fiction novel by the American author Mark Twain . It was first published in Canada in 1881 and in the United States in 1882. The story takes place in England in the year 1547. The main characters are Tom Canty, a beggar child who has known nothing but poverty his entire life, and Edward the Prince of Wales, the only son of King Henry VIII who later becomes King Edward VI of England. The two boys change places by accident. They are both considered mad at first, Edward for claiming that he is the Prince of Wales, although he is dressed in rags, and Tom for claiming that he is not the Prince of Wales. Tom quickly adapts to life as a prince. Edward has much more difficulty adapting to his new life but is profoundly influenced by the injustices that he sees in his father's kingdom. Plot In a preface, Twain says that the story that he is writing was passed down from father to son for three hundred years. He does not know if it is history or legend, saying, "It may have happened. It may not have happened but it COULD have happened." The novel begins by saying that Tom Canty and Prince Edward are born on the same day. Tom grows up in a slum called Offal Court with his two sisters, his parents and his grandmother. His parents are both beggars and thieves. His father and his grandmother are frequently drunk and both beat Tom regularly. Tom and his sisters agree to become beggars but refuse to steal. Tom is taught to read and write and to speak a little Latin by a kindly priest. He reads fairy tales and longs to meet a real prince. Page from an 1882 edition of The Prince and the Pauper. One day, Tom walks farther than he has ever walked before and arrives at the royal palace. He tries to go inside its grounds but a guard roughly pushes him away. Prince Edward sees this and orders the soldier to let the boy enter. The two boys talk. They change clothes because Tom admires the prince's fine garments and Edward believes that it will make Tom happy to wear them for a short while. At that point, they notice how remarkably similar they look. Edward sees a bruise on Tom's head. He goes to reprimand the soldier who beat his new friend but, being dressed as a beggar, he is beaten and thrown out of the palace. When he protests that he is the Prince of Wales, the guards merely think that he is crazy. Edward struggles to survive amongst England's poor. He is taken home by Tom's abusive family and later escapes from them. He comes under the protection of Miles Hendon, a man from a noble family. Hendon initially thinks that the boy is mad and is suffering from the delusion that he is the Prince of Wales. When Hendon's younger brother Hugh, who has replaced him as master of Hendon Hall, pretends not to know him and insists that Miles Hendon is dead, Hendon begins to see that the boy's story is plausible. Although Tom initially protests that he is not the Prince of Wales, and is considered mad for doing so, he comes to enjoy life as a royal. When King Henry VIII dies, Tom is proclaimed the king of England. Edward knows that he has to prevent Tom from being crowned. He arrives at Westminster Abbey at the moment that the crown is about to be placed on Tom's head. Tom admits that he is not the true king and that Edward is. Edward is forced to prove that he is the true king by saying where the Great Seal of England can be found. When the seal is not found where Edward says it is, Tom explains that he took it and used it as a nutcracker. At that point, there is no longer any doubt amongst the laughing courtiers that Tom is not the rightful king. Tom Canty and Miles Hendon remain at the Court as favorites of the king. The novel concludes by saying that, as a result of the injustices that he suffered during his time as a pauper, the brief "reign of Edward VI was a singularly merciful one for those times." Adaptations Issue #29 of Classic Com


Chinstrap, Macaroni, Humboldt and Gentoo are all species of which creature?

Chinstrap Penguins Disclosure Chinstrap Penguins The Chinstrap penguins hold the distinction of being perhaps the boldest of all penguin species. The second largest group of penguin species, the Chinstraps are known for their aggressive pursuit of prey. Penguin name: Chinstrap penguins Size: About 27 inches tall Location: Southern Islands and Antarctic Peninsula What Do They Eat? Chinstrap penguins love to eat fish, krill and small crustaceans. Main Enemies: Leopard seals, Sheathbills and Brown Skua (foraging birds) photo by Martha de Jong-Lantink Did you know that Chinstrap penguins move on land like toboggans, sliding here and there on their stomachs? What a sight that must be, and very funny! They move themselves forward and in different directions with their feet and flippers. Another interesting thing about Chinstraps is that they can leap large distances, using their powerful flippers and “wings”. Are you wondering why they are called “Chinstraps”? They got the name because they have a band of black feathers that reaches from under their chin to each of their ears. This black-on-white stripe is quite noticeable when they lift their heads. Chinstrap penguins live in the Antarctic, but are also found in small groups south of New Zealand (near Australia) on the Balleny Islands. They not only eat what’s found in the water, but what they find on shore. They can dive up to 200 feet and swim nearly 20 miles per hour, then “climb” out of the water and up the steep, rocky slopes where they live. Chinstraps are rather unusual as parents. This is because in most penguin cultures, the penguin parents feed the strongest baby first. This is to ensure that the strong survive. However, Chinstrap penguins feed their babies equal amounts of food, no matter which baby is stronger than the other. Because the Chinstraps don’t always live in snow or ice covered land, their babies have a strong survival rate. If you ever find yourself near New Zealand, keep a close watch on the shore for signs of Chinstrap penguins. They will delight and amuse you for hours!


Pediophobia is the irrational fear of which playthings?

Fear of Dolls Phobia – Pediophobia You are here: Home / Phobias / Fear of Dolls Phobia – Pediophobia Fear of Dolls Phobia – Pediophobia Pediophobia is the unwarranted, irrational and persistent fear or worry of dolls. It is a specific phobia belonging to the category of ‘automatonphobia’. This is a type of phobia where the individual is afraid of all humanoid or “human-like-but-not-quite” objects including mannequins, marionettes, ventriloquist’s dummies, wax figures, animatrix or robotic figures etc. The word Pediophobia originates from ‘Paidion’ which means ‘little child’ in Greek and ‘Phobos’ meaning fear or deep dread. Many adult sufferers of Pediophobia are also known to fear little children. Some Pediophobes are afraid of all kinds of dolls while others are known to be afraid of only specific kinds like the talking/walking dolls, Chinese porcelain dolls, stuffed dolls etc. Dolls are, in reality, child’s playthings. Little girls are especially known to love dolls and pretend play with them which can help in fostering imagination and creativity. Naturally, it is a matter of great worry for parents when their little daughter starts screaming at the sight of dolls. While most childhood cases of Pediophobia disappear once the child has grown, in some cases though, this fear can persist even in adulthood. Causes of Pediophobia or fear of dolls Like any other phobia, Pediophobia is also possibly triggered by an intensely negative or traumatic incident in one’s past/childhood that is remotely connected to dolls. The young mind then forever associates dolls with the trauma and recalls the negative feelings experienced then. Dolls, especially voodoo dolls are associated with witch craft. Burning voodoo dolls to bring misfortune to an individual was a common practice in the past. To an individual already suffering from nervous or anxiety disorders, all dolls represent evil. Dolls have fixed staring eyes. Some dolls also have button eyes that appear “soulless pools devoid of any emotion akin to those of a corpse”. This can make younger children especially afraid of them. Dolls have been shown in a negative light in pop culture. Many horror movies (Chucky in Child’s Play) and novels (Althea, Stone Dead etc) have portrayed dolls as evil or villainous characters that come to life to cause harm to humans. This can induce fear in young or overly-nervous minds. Mischievous older siblings or friends etc can also unknowingly instill a fear of dolls in the minds of younger kids by telling stories of dolls coming to life at night. Symptoms of Pediophobia Whatever the cause of fear of dolls phobia, there can be intense emotional upheaval and turmoil in the mind of the sufferer. Some people might experience a full blown panic attack upon sighting a doll. Still others live in constant fear of dolls. The following physical and psychological symptoms may be present in the phobic: Rapid breathing Dry mouth. Feeling like being choked to death Shivering, trembling


Which number Amendment to the United States Constitution outlaws slavery?

The Thirteenth Amendment: Slavery and the Constitution The Thirteenth Amendment: The Abolition of Slavery The Issue:  What is the history behind the 13th Amendment?  Is it "self-enacting"?  What sorts of private activities might Congress regulate under its enforcement provision? Introduction Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 hotly debated the issue of slavery.  George Mason of Virginia argued eloquently against slavery, warning his fellow delegates:  "Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant.  They bring the judgment of heaven on a country.  As nations cannot be rewarded or punished in the next world, they must be in this.  By an inevitable chain of causes and effects, providence punishes national sins by national calamities." Southern delegates, on the other hand, argued strenuously that the new government should not be allowed to interfere with the institution of slavery.  Delegate John Rutledge of South Carolina, for example, told delegates that "religion and humanity have nothing to do with the questions" of whether the Constitution should protect slavery--it was simply a question of property rights. The Constitution that the delegates proposed included several provisions that explicity recognized and protected slavery.  Without these provisions, southern delegates would not support the new Constitution--and without the southern states on board, the Constitution had no chance of being ratified.  Provisions allowed southern states to count slaves as 3/5 persons for purposes of apportionment in Congress (even though the slaves could not, of course, vote), expressly denied to Congress the power to prohibit importation of new slaves until 1808, and prevented free states from enacting laws protecting fugitive slaves. Slavery, as all students of history know, continued to be a divisive issue up through the Civil War.  Southern states worried that the balance in Congress might tip against slavery, and so were anxious to extend slavery to new territories and states.  The Missouri Compromise of 1820 (enacted at a time when slave states and non-slave states had equal representation in the Senate) permitted slavery in Missouri, but prohibited slavery in portions of the Louisiana purchase north of 36°30'. The Supreme Court, in its infamous decision in Dred Scott v Sandford (1857), ruled that Congress lacked the power to prohibit slavery in its territories.  In so doing, Scott v Sandford invited slave owners to pour into the territories and pass pro-slavery constitutions.  The decision made the Civil War inevitable.  Chief Justice Roger Taney, writing for the majority in Scott, also concluded that people of African ancestry (whether free or a slave, including Scott) could never become "citizens" within the meaning of the Constitution, and hence lacked the ability to bring suit in federal court.  Dred Scott Before the Civil War ended, Congress passed, and sent to the states for ratification, the Thirteenth Amendment which abolished "slavery" and "involuntary servitude" and authorized Congress to enact "appropriate legislation" implementing the abolition.  The Amendment was understood to also make blacks citizens of the United States (overruling Dred Scott on that point).  The House vote to propose the Thirteenth Amendment followed the Senate vote, and barely made the 2/3 majority requirement.  When the vote was announced the galleries cheered, congressmen embraced and wept, and Capitol cannons boomed a 100-gun salute.  Congressmena George Julian of Indiana wrote in his diary, "I have felt, ever since the vote, as if I were in a new country."  Ratification by the states quickly followed, and Secretary of State Seward proclaimed the Amendment adopted on December 18, 1865. Less than a year after ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, Congress used its newly conferred power to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1866, giving black citizens "the same right in every state...to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, ...to inherit, purchase, sell, and convey real and personal property; and to the full and equal