World War I soldiers were called Tommies from which longer name did it originate?

Slang terms at the Front - The British Library Slang terms at the Front Julian Walker explores the growth of slang used by soldiers in the trenches from describing food to alternate names for allies and enemies. Food The limited diet of the British soldier in the front line included Tickler’s Plum and Apple Jam, known as ‘pozzy’ (possibly from a South African word for ‘preserved food’), ‘biscuit’, a hard-baked bread that had seen service for many years in Britain’s armies and navies, and ‘bully beef’, whose name may have come from the French boeuf bouillé (boiled beef) or possibly from the picture of a bull’s head on many tin designs. ‘Gippo’, stew or thick gravy, probably derived from a term used in the 17th and 18th centuries to denote a kitchen servant. Rum was delivered to the front in jars labelled SRD, interpreted as ‘seldom reaches destination’. Available behind the lines in French bars were ‘Bombardier Fritz’ (pommes de terre frites – chips) with ‘oofs’ and ‘pang’, and ‘plonk’ (vin blanc – white wine). Experiences common to European armies at the time – poor food and the logistics of transport – provided similar terms for poor quality butter or margarine: ‘axlegrease’ and the German Wagenschmiere (wagongrease). Soldiers grew adept at getting hold of food by various means; terms included ‘mumping’, ‘winning’, ‘cadging’, ‘humming’, ‘making’, ‘boning’, ‘souveniring’ and ‘hot-stuffing’. Some of these terms were invented at the time while others dated back centuries. Cook book for the trenches Cookbook for soldiers in the trenches published in 1915 giving simple recipes that could be made with few ingredients. Free from known copyright restrictions Materiel Many of the terms for weapons and artillery were remarkably similar on both sides of no man’s land, indicating a similarity of attitude, that the soldier had two enemies, the opposing forces and the war itself. Germans and British used the same terms for the German stick-grenade – a potato-masher – both sides had a ‘Black Maria’, and both sides used a German name for an aeroplane – a ‘Taube’. Some of these terms became indelibly associated with the war: ‘whizz-bangs’ speaks explicitly of the soldier’s experience of knowing how to identify a particular kind of incoming shell, and what action might be worth taking. ‘Jack Johnson’, referencing the black heavyweight champion boxer, was for a shell which created a large amount of black smoke. ‘Moaning Minnie’ referred to the German trench mortar or Minenwerfer, the term carrying overtones of familiarity and humour. Names for troops: ‘Tommy’ and ‘Foot Slogger’ Documentation of ‘Tommy Atkins’, the archetypical name for the British soldier, dates back to 1815. ‘Tommy’ became immortalised in the first of Rudyard Kipling’s Barrack Room Ballads, published in 1892: O it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' “Tommy, go away”; But it's “Thank you, Mister Atkins," when the band begins to play, The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play, O it's “Thank you, Mr. Atkins," when the band begins to play. The name ‘Tommy’ was used universally throughout the First World War, by both sides. Some correspondence to The Times in 1914 indicates that not everyone felt well-disposed towards the name. ‘An Ensign of 1848’ wrote on 23 October: ‘May I ... suggest that the time has now come ... to put a period to the use of the nickname ‘Tommies’? ... To hear these British soldiers referred to in depreciatory patronage as ‘Tommies’ by those who stay at home ... is unseemly and exasperating.’ Three days later another reader wrote that if you were to ask ‘a company of Garrison Artillery what they think of the name and of the verses in which it was first enshrined the reply was startling and anything but complimentary to the author of the verses.’ It is possible that this was a matter of opinion which differed between individuals, regiments, platoons, and any groupings of soldiers. Certainly there are clear indications of its being used by soldiers: the trench paper The Salient for Christmas 1915 advertises The Buzzer, the paper of the 49th


Who played David Vincent in the TV series The Invaders?

The Invaders, starring Roy Thinnes as David Vincent THE INVADERS & ROY THINNES The Invaders - A Quinn Martin Production. Starring Roy Thinnes as architect David Vincent. The Invaders - Alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination - The Earth. Their purpose - To make it their world. David Vincent has seen them - For him it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a short-cut that he never found. It began with a closed deserted diner...and a man too long without sleep to continue his journey. It began with the landing of a craft from another galaxy. Now, David Vincent knows the Invaders are here, that they have taken human form. Somehow he must convince a disbelieving world that the nightmare has already begun. Roy Thinnes proved to be the perfect leading man for this late Sixties sci-fi series that has grown in stature since its untimely demise in March 1968. His good versus evil battle was played out in forty-three episodes but without a conclusion, when the series ended abruptly as low rating figures convinced ABC to axe the show. However, the series was the first of its kind to deal with alien invasion and acted as the forerunner of future tv series such as V, War of the Worlds and The X-Files (in which Roy Thinnes guested). Initially, no-one believed Thinnes' character, David Vincent, of the existence of aliens from another planet who masked themselves in human form and were virtually undetectable (apart from their crooked fourth finger, lack of a pulse and emotion and their incineration upon death), until he meets 'The Believers' headed by industrialist Edgar Scoville (Kent Smith), who too are aware of the aliens and enlist his help to expose and destroy them. Vincent's efforts to obtain evidence of the alien's existence invariably ended in failure or would incite the aliens to attempt to silence him forever. It's classic sci-fi from the Sixties with entertaining though predictable storylines mixed in with a few cheesy plots that has developed a cult following in later years. Thinnes played a sympathetic hero, though single-minded and intense in his one-man crusade to unmask the evil aliens to a disbelieving public and the authorities. The series enjoyed special guest appearances from some top names at the time including Roddy McDowall, Jack Lord, Gene Hackman and the gorgeous Suzanne Pleshette, my personal favourite. Pleshette, much in-demand for film and tv roles including teacher Annie Hayworth in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds in 1963, played an alien-stripper Vikki in the fourth episode, The Mutation and Anne Gibbs in the penultimate episode, the Pursued. The series creator was Larry Cohen and Dominic Frontiere composed the haunting theme music. The Invaders is re-played on British television from time to time - make sure you catch it next time around. THE INVADERS - EPISODE LISTING Season 1 [January - June 1967] Episode Number : Title : special guest stars 1 Beachead* 2 The Experiment* - Roddy McDowall 3 The Mutation* - Suzanne Pleshette 4 The Leeches*


In which language was the book Babar The Elephant originally written?

Language Trainers :: Foreign Books Reviews from Jean de Brunhoff :: Babar's Travels Published by: French and European Publications Level: Beginner First Published in: The Babar series is well-known throughout the world as a French classic in children’s illustrated literature. In this particular tale, Babar the king of the elephants goes on a honeymoon with his wife, Céleste. Share this book: REVIEW BY Sarah de Latte Book EXPERT Review posted: 26/03/2014 The Babar series is well-known throughout the world as a French classic in children’s illustrated literature. In this particular tale, Le Voyage de Babar, the second installment in the series, Babar the king of the elephants goes on a honeymoon with his wife, Céleste. The book was written in 1932, and the effects of World War I and neocolonialism can be felt throughout. As Babar and Céleste leave elephant land, their hot air balloon “glisse dans le ciel” (glides in the sky), and their surroundings are “doux” (soft) and “leger” (light). The word choice in this first part uses jargon specifically relevant to hot air balloons, and the tranquility described contrasts with the “violent tempéte” (violent storm) with which the hot air balloon is “surprise brusquement” (abruptly surprised). The protagonists have to brave the weather in the basket of the balloon. "The book was written in 1932, and the effects of World War I and neocolonialism can be felt throughout." When they crash-land – luckily, on an island – the balloon itself “s’aplatit, dégonflé” (flattens, deflates). They dry out their clothes and cook themselves a “soupe au riz,” a recipe that could be considered a North African specialty. As Céleste is napping alone, “feroces sauvages cannibals” (fierce savage cannibals) attack her. What follows is quite a racist depiction of African natives, as Babar saves his wife in the nick of time, vanquishing the cannibals. Later, they encounter a whale, who very politely says, “Je suis enchantée de faire cotre connaissance” (I’m delighted to make your acquaintance). This is a very correct way of saying, “Nice to meet you.” If meeting someone today, one could easily get by with “enchantée” alone. The whale then gives the couple a lift, but promptly forgets them, as he is “étourdie” (quite forgetful). A boat picks up Babar and Céleste, and they are placed in “l’écurie” (the stables), where they are outraged at being given “foin” (hay) like donkeys. This scene is quite poignant, as we side with the protagonists and question our personal treatment of animals. The captain then hands Babar and Céleste over to “un dompteur” (a ringmaster), and the elephants become students at a circus against their will. Luckily, they break out and hide at an old lady’s place, who very kindly serves them croissants and coffee the next morning, a typical French breakfast at the time. Meanwhile, the clowns look everywhere for the missing elephants, saying: “Petits, eh! Petits! Où vous cachez vous?” This is very silly and emphasizes that the speakers are clowns. While this is happening, back in the elephant kingdom, Babar’s cousin, Arthur, is up to no good. He sets off a “petard” (a stick of dynamite) on a rhino’s tail, and this rhino, named Rataxès, calls his aggressor a “galopin” after being attacked, branding him as a badly-raised boy. Arthur’s prank ends up motivating the rhinos to declare war on the elephants. When Babar, Céleste, and the old lady return to the elephant kingdom, they find the trees all destroyed. A lot of sadness is conveyed through word choice: “muets de surprise,” “tristes,” and “chagrin” all mirror the main characters’ shock at finding their home ruined. As it happens, the trees have been casualties in the first battle of the war. Rataxès promises to “tirer les oreilles de ce jeune roi Babar” (pinch the ears of young king Babar), hoping to treat him like a naughty child as well. Happily, thanks to a “stratagème” by “grand general” Babar, the elephants are saved. Though Le Voyage de Babar could be considered racist on some levels, it does challenge readers to consider 1930s presumpti


Where would you find the Aqueduct Racecourse?

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By what nickname was DJ Alan Freeman known?

Alan Freeman - Biography - IMDb Alan Freeman Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (5) | Personal Quotes  (1) Overview (4) Fluff Mini Bio (1) Alan Freeman was born on July 6, 1927 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia as Alan Leslie Freeman. He was an actor and producer, known for All Systems Freeman (1968), Here Come the Girls (1963) and Top Beat (1964). He died on November 27, 2006 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. Trade Mark (1) Was a DJ on BBC Radio 1 and 2. He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the British Empire) in 1998. Presented with the Music Industry Trusts' Award in 1996 for his outstanding contribution to the British music industry. He was nicknamed "Fluff" because of a favourite jumper which he wore until it was covered in fluff balls and made him look like a sheep. Received a lifetime award at the Sony Radio Awards in 2000. Personal Quotes (1) [on Gary Glitter ] I've got to tell you above all this guy is still and will always be a great star, that's for sure. See also


For which country did Daniel Vettori play cricket?

Daniel Vettori | New Zealand Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo January 18-21, 1997 First sightings At the age of 17, makes his first-class debut for Northern Districts against the touring England side in Hamilton, and snares Nasser Hussain as his first wicket, caught at slip attempting a drive. February 6-10, 1997 Test cricketer at 18 Makes Test debut barely three weeks later, against the same opposition. Despite having turned 18 in the meantime, is still the youngest man to play Test cricket for New Zealand. Takes 2 for 98 and his first victim is, once again, Hussain. March 25, 1997 Youngest in ODIs Becomes New Zealand's youngest ODI player when he lines up against Sri Lanka . Is only given two overs, which cost 21 runs. « Prev Showing 2 of 9 Next » September, 2000 Too much work? Heavy bowling workload starts to take its toll, and he succumbs to stress fractures in his back which sideline him for several months. December 19-23, 2003 Scores his maiden Test century, an unbeaten 137 against Pakistan . October, 2004 Back in form After a lean patch of form, returns to his dangerous self in a two-Test series against Bangladesh. Takes 20 wickets in the series at a cost of just 11.20 per victim. « Prev Showing 3 of 9 Next » November 2, 2004 First-time captain Captains New Zealand for the first time in an ODI. They enjoy a comfortable 138-run win over Bangladesh . February, 2005 Opening up in domestic cricket Used as an opener by Northern Districts in limited-overs cricket, rewards them with two consecutive centuries. The first is a hefty 109 in a big win over Auckland, but three days later crushes that record with 138 from 111 balls in a semi-final against Canterbury. March, 2005 Recognition at home Is named New Zealand's Player of the Year, just reward for a season that includes 42 Test wickets at 27 and 22 ODI victims at 20. « Prev Showing 4 of 9 Next » August 7-8, 2005 And then there were three Traps Heath Streak lbw in the Harare Test to become the third New Zealand bowler to reach 200 Test wickets, joining Chris Cairns and Richard Hadlee. Also has a match to remember for his blistering 82-ball century, the fastest by a New Zealander in Test cricket. October, 2005 One of the best Is recognised with a place in the World XI side for the Super Series against Australia, and is the only New Zealander in the squad. Troubles Australia with 4 for 33 in the first ODI, and is one of six World XI stars to play in all three limited-overs games and the Super Test. December, 2005 Succession plan? With Stephen Fleming incapacitated, Vettori takes over the captaincy for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series, which New Zealand lose 2-1. « Prev Showing 5 of 9 Next » March, 2006 For the second year running, is named New Zealand's Player of the Year. August, 2007 New format, new captain Is handed the captaincy for the ICC World Twenty20 after Fleming, who quit the ODI leadership following the World Cup, is not selected. New Zealand make it to the semi-final, losing to Pakistan. November, 2007 Full-time captain Is named the leader of the side for a long term, starting with a two-Test series in South Africa, which New Zealand lose 2-0. « Prev Showing 6 of 9 Next » August 23, 2009 Power? Responsibility? I'll take it Is appointed a national selector, with a formalised voting right in the selection committee. Says he is objective enough and equipped enough to do the job. August 26, 2009 Excellent eight Gets Kumar Sangakkara caught at midwicket, in the SSC Test , to complete the double 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs. Only seven others have managed that. July 25, 2012 Age catches up Lugged through 51 overs in an innings against West Indies in North Sound before his chronic back and Achilles problems threatened to derail his career. « Prev Showing 7 of 9 Next » September 28, 2014 The end? A Test sabbatical for over two years. At 35 years old, his body was not keeping up and Vettori admitted his five-day career may be over. November 26, 2014 One more time New Zealand were trailing Pakistan in the UAE and Brendon McCullum wanted an ace


Who provided the voice of Master Po in the film King Fu Panda?

Kung Fu Panda (2008) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, 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 The Dragon Warrior has to clash against the savage Tai Lung as China's fate hangs in the balance: However, the Dragon Warrior mantle is supposedly mistaken to be bestowed upon an obese panda who is a tyro in martial arts. Directors: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 27 titles created 24 Nov 2011 a list of 41 titles created 12 Aug 2014 a list of 40 titles created 30 May 2015 a list of 30 titles created 18 Oct 2015 a list of 35 titles created 16 Nov 2015 Title: Kung Fu Panda (2008) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    14 wins & 38 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past. Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson Spoiled by their upbringing and unaware of what wildlife really is, four animals from the New York Central Zoo escape, unwittingly assisted by four absconding penguins, and find themselves in Madagascar. Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath Stars: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer Set during the Ice Age, a sabertooth tiger, a sloth, and a wooly mammoth find a lost human infant, and they try to return him to his tribe. Directors: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha Stars: Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better. Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Stars: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for a villainous lord in order to get his land back. Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant. Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava Stars: Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt Directors: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz The animals try to fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African wildlife refuge, where Alex is reunited with his parents. Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath Stars: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. Directors: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft Stars: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Director: Brad Bird When Gru, the world's most super-bad turned super-dad has been recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru's own, He has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness. Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home. Directors: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson Stars: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman Edit Storyline It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the


The mastodon, which was similar to the mammoth, was found on which continent?

Mastodon                                                 The Mastodon was a relative of the prehistoric Mammoth, although similar in appearance there was a numerous amount of difference between the two.  Appearance      The mammoth and mastodon are often misconceived to be much larger than what they really are. They are, in fact, very similar in size to the modern day Asian elephant, which grows up to 3 meters high at the shoulder. The coat of a mammoth was similar to that of musk oxen, growing up to 90 centimeters in length.  Other physical characteristics of the mammoth included a high-peaked forehead, and a high hump that resulted from their long spines and neck vertebrae and possibly accentuated by fat deposits and thick hair. They had a shorter trunk than the modern day Asian or African elephants that we are used to seeing today. The Mammoth and The Mastodon      There is a number of different Mammoth and Mastodon species that diverged from the Asian elephant after the latter group split from the African elephant. They are all mammals and belong to a species called Proboscideans. From the Mastodon two Asian and African elephants evolved.  Probably the most recognized/symbolic species of the four would be the woolly mammoth, or mammuthus primigenius, this is because of their broad geographic distribution, adaptation to cold environments, and relative abundance during the last ice age.        The mastodon roamed the open spruce woodlands, usually in areas such as valleys and swamps. They inhabited almost all the world living in every continent except for Antarctica and Australia. The oldest known mastodon fossil is about twenty-eight millions years old and are they are thought to have gone extinct eight thousand years ago.       Many types of mammoths lived in northern climates, and their remains can be found in most northern regions of the world including: Europe, Northern Asia and North America. The oldest known mammoth fossil is four million years old and it is believed that the mammoths migrated to North America one and a half million years ago. The last mammoth species was a dwarf species and went extinct around 2000 b.c.; it lived near the coast of Siberia.   Mammoth vs. Mastodon Tusk                               The Mammoth tusk is curved and can be almost long as the mammoth is tall.  The tusks could reach lengths up to 4.2 meters.                                                                     The Mastodon tusk was much shorter than the mammoth tusk at 2.5 meters in length.  Grazer vs. Browser                     Mammoth Jaw and Teeth                                          Complete Mastodon Molar                                                                     Comparison        The mastodon had the same number of teeth as the mammoth did throughout their lifetimes, but the mastodons had more teeth in their jaw at any one time. Their teeth could get five inches in diameter and two and half inches thick. The mastodons had simple and low crowned teeth showing that the animal had a tendency to eat softer vegetation such as twigs and leaves.  Their teeth are very distinctive.  They're coated with enamel and have 6-8 cone-shaped cusps and are similar to that of a pigï¿½s molar.  The roots of their teeth can be in singular form or can be attached to themselves.          The mammothï¿½s teeth are typical for a grazer, an herbivore. Their teeth could get up to eight inches tall and twelve inches wide. The tall plates of the tooth act as grinding stones and the mammoths would probably chew grass the same way a cow would. Mammoth teeth grew similar to the process of a conveyor belt.  Once a set of teeth was being completely worn down, a new set would be ready to grow in its place. This process would take place six times in a mammothï¿½s lifetime.  In the final set, when the teeth wore down, the mammoth would slowly starve to death. The Size Difference      The  American mastodon was estimated to weigh between four and six tons. They stood 2-3 meters tall which


Which mythical creature is on the flag of Bhutan?

dragon | mythological creature | Britannica.com mythological creature long Dragon, legendary monster usually conceived as a huge, bat-winged, fire-breathing, scaly lizard or snake with a barbed tail. The belief in these creatures apparently arose without the slightest knowledge on the part of the ancients of the gigantic, prehistoric, dragon-like reptiles. In Greece the word drakōn, from which the English word was derived, was used originally for any large serpent (see sea serpent ), and the dragon of mythology, whatever shape it later assumed, remained essentially a snake. Detail of a dragon from the Nine Dragon Wall, relief in glazed tile, 1756; in Bei Hai Park, Beijing. © Hung Chung Chih/Shutterstock.com In general, in the Middle Eastern world, where snakes are large and deadly, the serpent or dragon was symbolic of the principle of evil. Thus, the Egyptian god Apepi , for example, was the great serpent of the world of darkness. But the Greeks and Romans, though accepting the Middle Eastern idea of the serpent as an evil power, also at times conceived the drakontes as beneficent powers—sharp-eyed dwellers in the inner parts of the Earth. On the whole, however, the evil reputation of dragons was the stronger, and in Europe it outlived the other. Christianity confused the ancient benevolent and malevolent serpent deities in a common condemnation. In Christian art the dragon came to be symbolic of sin and paganism and, as such, was depicted prostrate beneath the heels of saints and martyrs . The dragon’s form varied from the earliest times. The Chaldean dragon Tiamat had four legs, a scaly body, and wings, whereas the biblical dragon of Revelation, “the old serpent,” was many-headed like the Greek Hydra. Because they not only possessed both protective and terror-inspiring qualities but also had decorative effigies, dragons were early used as warlike emblems. Thus, in the Iliad, King Agamemnon had on his shield a blue three-headed snake, just as the Norse warriors in later times painted dragons on their shields and carved dragons’ heads on the prows of their ships. In England before the Norman Conquest , the dragon was chief among the royal ensigns in war, having been instituted as such by Uther Pendragon , father of King Arthur. In the 20th century the dragon was officially incorporated in the armorial bearings of the prince of Wales. Similar Topics


'God's Bank' and Its New Boss - ABC News ABC News 'God's Bank' and Its New Boss February 15, 2013 Follow @WrightUps Ernst von Freyberg (Image credit: DC Advisory/SP Photo ROME - Today it was more than just a routine personnel matter for Pope Benedict XVI to name a new president of the Vatican Bank: German lawyer Ernst von Freyberg. The appointment may well be the last of the pope's papacy, filling a vacancy created a year ago in the midst of a money laundering investigation. The job of "God's Banker" has long been a tricky one. Conspiracy theorists have always been fond of the Vatican Bank. And with good reason. The Institute for Works of Religion (as it's officially called) has been linked to plenty of bad guys over the years, including mobsters, Nazis and Freedom Fighters. "God's Bank" (as it's long been known) has been so fraught with scandal that last month, citing concerns about possible money laundering, Italy's Central Bank stopped all bankcard payments at the Vatican. That meant tourists could no longer swipe their debit cards to pay the entrance fee at the Vatican Museum or buy a rosary at the gift shop. No Visa. No Mastercard. No American Express. The Vatican was forced into "cash only." Only this week did Italian authorities allow those electronic transactions to resume. The Institute for Works of Religion is a private bank within the Vatican that functions something like a credit union. It is believed to have $4 billion in assets and nearly 34,000 accounts. But its accounting system falls short of the transparency required under European banking laws. The bank's assets are not owned by the Holy See, but the pope is effectively the chairman of the board. He oversees a committee of cardinals who act as a board of directors. The cardinals, in turn, oversee the bank's president. The bank has a checkered past. In the 1970s and '80s, there was the massive money laundering scandal involving Sicilian mafia drug money. The Vatican Bank was the main shareholder in Banco Ambrosiano, a multi-billion dollar private bank that collapsed amid accusations it was laundering the Gambino crime family's heroin profits. Banco Ambrosiano's Chairman Roberto Calvi - nicknamed "God's banker" because of his close ties to the Vatican - was eventually found hanging by a noose from Blackfriar's Bridge in central London. Whether it was suicide or murder remains a mystery. The scandal inspired part of the plot of "The Godfather III." In the 1990s, Holocaust survivors sued the Vatican bank, alleging it housed large deposits of gold looted by Nazis. Declassified U.S. documents from the 1940s appeared to corroborate that those truckloads of gold from Croatia ended up in the hands of the church. But the case was ultimately dismissed because of "sovereign immunity." Conspiracy theorists later accused the Vatican of minting gold euro coins with the pope's face using gold looted from Nazi concentration camps. The Vatican has repeatedly denied any involvement with Nazi gold. The bank's latest scandal comes in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2008. The pope appointed Ettore Gotti Tedeschi to reform the Vatican bank. But in 2012 the bank's board fired him for dereliction of duty and erratic personal behavior. An independent audit in 2012 by Moneyval, Europe's anti-money laundering agency, found that the Vatican Bank had made significant progress in achieving greater transparency, but there was still much work to be done. It will be up to Ernst von Freyberg to do it. Who is he? He's the head of the Blohm & Voss group, a German shipbuilding and engineering company. He's also a prominent member of Knights of Malta, the ancient chivalric order composed of wealthy European aristocrats who support the papacy - the so-called Black Nobility. Financial regulators - and conspiracy theorists - will be extremely interested in his work. Join the Discussion


In which TV series does Jo Frost appear?

Jo Frost - TV.com Jo Frost EDIT Released by ABC Jo Frost, the star of ABC's new reality show, Supernanny, says that children have been a big part of her life from the beginning. She's always had a gift for connecting with kids on their own level, and began babysitting as a teenager. After… more Credits S 7:   Ep 15 Evans Family 3/18/11 S 7:   Ep 14 Federico Family 3/11/11 S 7:   Ep 12 Demott Family 2/25/11 S 7:   Ep 11 Merrill Family 2/18/11 S 7:   Ep 10 Potter Family 2/4/11 S 7:   Ep 13 Froebrich Family 3/4/11 S 1:   Ep 1 Jeans Family 9/1/04 S 39:   Ep 140 GMA 3/14, 2014 3/14/14 S 39:   Ep 135 GMA 3/7 3/7/14 S 1:   Ep 52 Episode 52 1/13/11 S 1:   Ep 35 Episode 35 12/7/10 S 7:   Ep 84 David Duchovny/Jo Frost 1/12/11 S 4:   Ep 53 Episode #4.053 11/5/10 S 2:   Ep 131 Episode #2.131 2/6/09 S 23:   Ep 44 November 5, 2010 11/5/10 S 22:   Ep 14 September 25, 2009 9/25/09 S 21:   Ep 24 October 2, 2008 10/2/08 S 19:   Ep 23 October 5, 2006 10/5/06 S 18:   Ep 120 March 7, 2006 3/7/06 S 3:   Ep 5 Episode 5 3/4/10 S 10:   Ep 127 Tuesday 2nd March 3/2/10 S 14:   Ep 123 Monday 1st March 3/1/10 S 4:   Ep 0 Episode 563 9/30/09 S 6:   Ep 20 Bell Family 3/22/09 S 2:   Ep 180 Season 2, Episode 180 5/9/08 S 5:   Ep 193 Lauren Conrad, Jo Frost 3/10/08 S 6:   Ep 3 Wednesday 21st June 6/21/06 S 2:   Ep 88 Episode 263 1/25/06 S 2:   Ep 40 Episode 215 11/4/05 S 1:   Ep 131 Episode 131 4/18/05 S 14:   Ep 103 Show #3047 11/25/05 S 6:   Ep 211 Monday 24th October 10/24/05 S 6:   Ep 77 Tuesday 19th April 4/19/05 S 12:   Ep 135 Show #2354 4/28/05 S 1:   Ep 246 Tuesday 19th April 4/19/05 S 8:   Ep 146 Astin/Frost 4/4/05 Become a contributor Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background:


Which African Nations football team are nicknames The Elephants?

| Arts & Culture , Sport , Football , Africa Nigerian fans, meanwhile, are missing from this tournament [Getty Images] Team nicknames stand for an awful lot in African football – it not only gives a sense of identity to the fans but also motivates and gives players an air of superiority over their opponents. In Europe, teams prefer to keep it simple - the Italians have gone with Azurri (the sky blue) while the Germans are known as Die Mannschaft (the team). Africa, however, is a fertile ground for nicknames. Teams' nicknames Algeria - Les Fennecs (The Foxes) Burkina Faso - Les Etalons (The Stallions) Cameroon - Les Lions (The Indomitable Lions) Cape Verde islands - Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks) Congo Brazzaville - Diables Rouges (Red Devils) DR Congo - Les Léopards (The Leopards) Eq Guinea - Nzalang Nacional (National Thunder) Gabon - Les Panthères (The Panthers) Ghana - Black Stars (The Black Stars) Guinea - Syli Nationale (National Elephants) Ivory Coast - Les Éléphants (The Elephants) Mali - Les Aigles (The Eagles) Senegal -Les Lions de la Teranga (The Lions of Teranga) South Africa - Bafana Bafana (Boys Boys or Go Boys, Go Boys) Tunisia - Les Aigles de Carthage (The Carthage Eagles) Zambia - Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets) They form a big part of football culture in the continent and is evident at the on-going Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Equatorial Guinea that it is intended to imbue players and fans alike with a sense of identity and pride in characteristics associated with those labels. Algeria, the continent's top-ranked team, goes by Les Fennecs - homage to the small nocturnal fox native to northern Africa. As hosts, the foxes outfoxed all at the 1990 tournament – their only success – and they are still waiting to win the trophy away from home. Currency and animal The 1976 runners-up Guinea are known as Syli Nationale. Syli is a word in Sousou, a Guinean language, which means Elephant. Elephants are found in the north-eastern part of the West African country. The name also holds huge significance because it was once the name of the country's currency from 1971 to 1985. However, despite the massive size of this Elephant, Guinea are yet to intimidate, trumpet or rumble their way to a continental title. Zambia's nickname – Chipolopolo – means copper bullets, the word coming from the copper mines in Kitwe. Formerly known as the KK 11, after the founding president Kenneth Kaunda, the team opted for the frightening bullet nickname in 1993 to reflect an area of commerce in the country. The copper bullets pierced through the hearts of Lions, Falcons of Jediane (Sudan) and Ivory Coast as they conquered the continent in 2012. Motivation For South Africa's Bafana Bafana – which means 'Boys Boys' – was coined by journalist Sibusiso Mseleku in 1992 after the country was re-admitted into the international fold. Stepping out of apartheid, chants of ‘go boys, go boys' duly motivated fans from the rainbow nation to have 'pride in the new boys' and it inspired the team to success on home soil in 1996. The name is good for nation building but it appears the boys from down south are struggling to catch up with the top men of African football. Four-time African champions Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo, both Central African nations, have their nicknames derived from animals that exist in their different countries. The name Indomitable Lions is quite fitting for Cameroon who always parades a strong, burly and physical team. They are aptly named after an animal highly revered as the king of the jungle, a strong reminder of the country's lion-preservation efforts. Back in the day, they were known as the Lions until they finished in third place at the 1972 Cup on home soil. In a bid to revive national pride, then-president Ahmadou Ahidjo swiftly renamed the team Indomitable Lions - a psychological reawakening. It works whenever they face the likes of Atlas Lions of Morocco or Teranga Lions of Senegal, they tend to maintain their supremacy. On the pitch, the Cameroon Lions are indomitable - African titles in 1984, 1988, 200


Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe Books in Chronological Order By Robert Wilde Updated March 25, 2016. Bernard Cornwell's books about the adventures of British soldier Richard Sharpe during the Napoleonic Wars have been enjoyed by millions, mixing – as they do – a combination of action, combat and historical research. However, readers can have difficulty putting the many volumes into chronological order, especially as the author has written many prequels and sequels. The following is the correct 'historical' order, although they all stand alone. As you'll see by scanning below, the Sharpe series now begins with adventures in India, before moving on to the Napoleonic setting that made Cornwell's name; there's also a post-Napoleonic book at the end. All of which begs the question, where do I recommend you start? If you intend to read the whole series, then starting with Sharpe's Tiger is a good idea because you can then go through in order as Sharpe grows. But if you want to see if you like the books, or if you want to jump into the Napoleonic Wars, then I actually recommend Sharpe's Eagle. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge It's a strong story, it's quintessential Cornwell, and I am slightly bias as I started there when I was recommended the series and suffered no ill effects! It's also worth pointing out that the main volumes were all filmed for television in the 1990s. Although the signs of a modest budget are present, these visual adaptions are very good, and the boxset is also highly recommended by me. What might confuse people is there were later television shows using the now older actor, but drawing on the prequel books - none of which are essential.


Which prototype drink recipe was formulated at Pemberton's Eagle Drug and Chemical House?

Secret of Coca Cola - YouTube Secret of Coca Cola Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 20, 2014 The secret of Coca-Cola and other applications for everyday use, Colonel John Pemberton was wounded in the Civil War, became addicted to morphine, and began a quest to find a substitute for the dangerous opiate. The prototype Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at Pemberton's Eagle Drug and Chemical House, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia, originally as a coca wine. He may have been inspired by the formidable success of Vin Mariani, a European coca wine. Category


Which car model had the same name as a ship used by pirates or privateers?

Pirate - TV Tropes Pirate You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Not those ones. Not these, either. Dashing villains who lived free on the open sea, with a parrot on each shoulder and a chest full o' gold. Fond o' drinking and prone ta fights, out to live "a short life and a merry one." The pirates we know and love were greatly influenced by those of Peter Pan and Treasure Island . Brutes: Some pirates are major threats whenever they appear. Seeing the Jolly Roger on the horizon is bad news for the dashing, clean-cut heroes, who will soon have to deal with a wave of unwashed brutes intent on looting as much as they can, killing the crew after prolonged torture to ensure they aren't holding back treasure and pure cruelty as well, andï¿½ ahemï¿½ "abducting" the women. Generally the easy go-to bad guys for anything in The Cavalier Years . These pirates are pure evil. They have, in fact, thoroughly earned their Real Life designation hostes humani generis or in literal Latin, "enemies of the human race". Rogues: Pirates featured as dashing romantic heroes and rebels, ranging from the rather goofy to the totally rebellious ; generally, they follow a code of honor . Frequently featured as The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything to prevent their romantic aura being tainted by them harming innocents. The Romantics were fond of this trope, as in Lord Byron 's The Corsair. It appeared in Gilbert and Sullivan 's The Pirates of Penzance with pirates who can not oppress an orphan (and swallow any and all claims to be an orphan) and are easily overcome by appealing to their loyalty to Queen Victoria. In Real Life , this type of pirate tended to overlap with Privateers (people commissioned by a government during wartime to capture enemy vessels or otherwise cause problems for enemy ships, and paid with the prizes they took). The Spanish viewed Sir Francis Drake as a pirate, and the British, John Paul Jones (not remotely that one ). Many fictional pirates demonstrate some principles by preying only on their nation's enemies, or only the Evil Overlord 's, etc., despite the lack of official letters of marque. Both types are among The Oldest Ones in the Book , and can, indeed, be found in the same works. Pirate tropes include: An accent from The West Country . Lots of nautical slang. Swearing "like a sailor" to the degree that can be gotten away with —which mostly consists of lots of "Son of a Dutchman!" or in extreme cases, "Son of a double-Dutchman!" Wreaking havoc on coastal towns Chronic Backstabbing Disorder : pirate crews are prone to mutiny once the captain kicks the dog too hard , or doesn't give them a satisfying part of the loot. The leader of the mutiny may end up being betrayed himself. Treasure maps , to find it with. The skull-and-crossbones Jolly Roger. Captains elected by their crew (although real sailors that mutinied and became pirates actually did this) Keeping your buckler shield swashed at all times Buxom female pirates , as well as pirate wenches working as slaves. And, of course, a Pirate Parrot . Or even a monkey . Or any kind of animal that normally don't associate with pirates. Mostly, the pirates can be found in the Caribbean , a few hundred years ago , but they pop up anywhere and everywhere—any sea-faring hero can expect to meet pirates at least once. Elizabethan-era privateers (such as the aforementioned Sir Francis Drake) used to be quite popular but have fallen out of favour in recent decades. Space Pirates occur in the far future , sailing the ocean of space . They usually throw people out of the airlock rather than making them Walk the Plank , and may substitute some alien flier for the parrot. Sky Pirates have flying vehicles but otherwise resemble the standard Pirate. If the pirates are mixed up with the occult, expect voodoo, zombies and/or skeletons (sometimes including the pirates themselves ), and cursed treasure. Not to be confused with real pirates. Were you attacked by pirates around the 1700s, the "nicest" you could hope for would probably lean towards Chaotic Good —t


The Wilhelm Gustloft which sank in the Baltic in 1945 was compared to which other ship because of the loss of lives?

Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff Dr. William Pierce What's said to be the most expensive motion picture ever made was released a few weeks ago and has been earning record money at the box office. The film, of course, is Titanic, and it's about the sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, with the loss of 1,513 lives, after the ship struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. There are many superlatives in the film. The Titanic was the largest ship ever built at the time. It also was the most luxurious ship, intended to provide high-speed trans-Atlantic transportation in comfort for the rich and pampered. The implication of the film is that the sinking of the Titanic was the greatest maritime disaster of all time. I'm sure that the great majority of the American public believes that to be the case, but it isn't. Everyone has heard about the sinking of the Titanic, and very few have heard about the sinking of the S.S. Wilhelm Gustloff, which was the greatest maritime disaster.    Wilhelm Gustloff: The ship was named in honor of the Landesleiter of the NSDAP in Switzerland, murdered by a Jewish assassin, David Frankfurter, in 1936. It is easy to understand why everyone has heard about the Titanic: it was a very big, very expensive ship, claimed to be virtually "unsinkable," which went down on its maiden voyage with a record number of celebrities and tycoons aboard. The irony of the sinking helped generate public interest and an enormous media coverage. When the Wilhelm Gustloff went down, on the other hand, with the loss of more than 6,000 lives, the controlled media adopted the deliberate policy that it was a non-event, not to be commented on or even reported. The Wilhelm Gustloff, like the Titanic, was a big passenger liner and was reasonably new and luxurious. But it was a German passenger liner. It was sunk in the Baltic Sea on the night of January 30, 1945, by a Soviet submarine. It was packed with nearly 8,000 Germans, most of them women and children escaping from the advancing Soviet Army. Many of these German refugees lived in East Prussia, a part of Germany that the Communist and democratic Allies had agreed would be taken from Germany and given to the Soviet Union at the end of the Second World War. Others lived in Danzig and the surrounding area, which the democrats and Communists had decided would be taken from Germany and given to Poland. All of these refugees were fleeing in terror from the Reds, who already had demonstrated in East Prussia what was in store for any German unfortunate enough to fall into their hands. As Soviet military units overtook columns of German civilian refugees fleeing to the west, they behaved in a way which has not been seen in Europe since the Mongol invasions of the Middle Ages. Often the men, most of them farmers or Germans who had been engaged in other essential occupations and thus exempted from military service, were simply murdered on the spot. The women were, almost without exception, gang-raped. This was the fate of girls as young as eight years old and old women in their eighties, as well as women in the advanced stages of pregnancy. Women who resisted rape had their throats cut or were shot. Very often women were murdered after being gang-raped. Many women and girls were raped so often and so brutally that they died from this abuse alone. [Image: German officers examine the bodies of civilians murdered by the Red Army, October 1944.] Sometimes Soviet tank columns simply rolled right over the fleeing refugees, grinding them into the mud with their tank treads. When Soviet Army units occupied East Prussian villages, they engaged in orgies of torture, rape, and murder so bestial that they cannot be described fully on this program. Sometimes they castrated the men and boys before killing them. Sometimes they gouged their eyes out. Sometimes they burned them alive. Some women after being gang-raped were crucified by being nailed to barn doors while still alive and then used for target practice. This atrocious behavior on the part


In which country are the headquarters of Amazon.com?

Amazon Corporate Office Headquarters Amazon Corporate Office Headquarters Amazon Corporate Office Headquarters HQ Address: 1200 12th Avenue South, Suite 1200 Seattle, WA 98144 USA Corporate Email: info@amazon.com Corporate Stock Symbol: AMZN Amazon is famous for their retail website, Amazon.com. Amazon is the largest internet retailer in the USA. The company sells a wide range of products online from electronics to home goods. Amazon's Customer Service Phone Number is 1-800-201-7575. The company does encourage users to use their technical support system and help forums on their website. SHARE:


In which year were the Liberal Democrats formed?

Where we come from Where we come from Prepared by the Liberal Democrat History Group  The Liberal Democrats are the successors to two great reformist traditions in British politics – those of liberalism and of social democracy, which became separated from each other in the early part of the twentieth century, but are now reunited, in the shape of the Liberal Democrats. This page provides a concise history of the Liberal Party, SDP and Liberal Democrats; for a longer version, see the website of the Liberal Democrat History Group at www.liberalhistory.org.uk .  Origins Whilst the history of the Liberal Democrats stretches back 150 years to the formation of the Liberal Party in 1859, Liberal political thought goes back a further 200 years to the ferment of the English Civil War and the struggles with the monarchy over the power of Parliament. The following century saw the gradual establishment of two parliamentary groupings, the Whigs and the Tories. Broadly speaking, the Tories were defenders of the Crown and the established Anglican Church, while the Whigs drew their inspiration from the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which established the supremacy of parliament over the monarchy. In the late eighteenth century the revolt of the American Colonies and the French Revolution opened up a renewed debate about the ideological basis of government. Under Charles James Fox, the Whigs resisted Pitt’s authoritarian measures during the Napoleonic Wars and a prolonged period in opposition also encouraged them to embrace a more popular agenda, in the form of religious toleration and electoral reform. A Whig government under Lord Grey passed the Great Reform Act of 1832, which began the process of extending the franchise and, also, the need for politicians to engage with both ordinary electors and radical elements outside Parliament. Out of this process grew the political parties that we recognise today. The Conservative Party came into existence in 1835 but it took longer for a cohesive liberal party to emerge. Uneasy alliances between the aristocratic Whigs and the middle-class liberals, elected after 1832 to represent the newly enfranchised industrial regions, could not be relied upon. There was also the problem of how to accommodate radical opinion, barely represented in the Commons. The glue to bind the various factions together was provided by the Peelites, a small but influential band of free-trade Conservatives who broke with their party in 1846 over the abolition of the Corn Laws (duties on the imports of grain). Free trade, which appealed both to the radicals and the working classes (because it kept food cheap) and the industrial manufacturers (because it made it easier for them to export) became a pre-eminent Liberal cause well into the twentieth century. The Liberal ascendancy The Liberal Party finally came together on 6 June 1859, when Whigs, Peelites and Radicals met at Willis’ Rooms in St. James, London, to agree to overthrow a minority Conservative government. The Liberals governed Britain for most of the following thirty years, benefiting from further extensions of the franchise in 1867 and 1885. Liberal leader and four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone dominated British politics. In the 1850s he established his reputation for prudent financial innovation by sweeping away tariffs in the interests of free trade, replacing taxes on goods and customs duties with income tax, and by establishing parliamentary accountability for government spending. Gladstone won strong support from Nonconformists for his attitude to religious questions, which at that time deeply affected basic liberties and education. After victory in the 1868 general election, Gladstone’s government disestablished the Church of Ireland, passed the first Education Act and established the secret ballot. Gladstone returned to power in 1880, partly because of the renown he had won for defending the rights of oppressed minorities in the Balkans. The Liberal government became increasingly concerned with bringing peace to Ireland, where sectarian differe


In which year was Breakfast TV first broadcast on the BBC?

BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: 25 years of Breakfast E-mail this to a friend In pictures: 25 years of Breakfast The BBC's Breakfast Time was the UK's first early morning television show, launching on 17 January 1983 with its famous sunshine logo and cosy approach. The programme had a homely feel with its red sofas, steaming coffee pots and main hosts Frank Bough and Selina Scott, who had friendly, relaxed chats with their audience. The BBC's approach to breakfast TV was a mix of news and lifestyle features, with fitness guru Diana Moran (The Green Goddess) a regular guest. The programme, which went on air two weeks ahead of ITV rival TV-am, did occasionally leave the confines of its first studios at Lime Grove in west London. Jeremy Paxman, who went on to become Newsnight's legendary interrogator, had a stint on Breakfast Time starting in 1985. Paxman's fellow Newsnight host Kirsty Wark also has a connection with the programme, along with the late Jill Dando and John Stapleton, now a GMTV presenter. In 1989, the comfy sofas and lifestyle slots were replaced by the harder-edged Breakfast News, where regular newscasters sat soberly behind a desk. The sofa and studio guests made a return in 2000 when another relaunch saw the birth of Breakfast. The format remains 25 years after the original programme launched. 25 years on - Breakfast presenters past and present broadcast a special birthday edition of the programme.


Which club team is regarded as the first to have pioneered the concept of total football?

Ajax: the early years and the birth of Total Football - World Soccer World Soccer TAGS: Ajax Jack Reynolds Total Football Known in the Netherlands as ‘de Godenzonen’, a name that translates into English as ‘the sons of the Gods,’Ajax Amsterdam has, for the majority of their 112 year history, carried with them an almost messianic status, not only in their home nation, but across the world football spectrum. Venerated for their impact on football, Ajax’s influence on the game has far reaching roots that have grown over many decades. Widely recognised for producing some of the greatest Dutch talent to have played football, de Amsterdammers are fondly remembered for their great team of the 1970s, a side that achieved multiple success both domestically and in Europe, and, through their propagation of ‘Total Football,’ subsequently left a perpetual impression on the game. The history of FC Ajax is one that requires attention and respect. A hugely important club for many decades now, here is a side that has reached the highest summit possible in Holland and Europe, but also descended to such lows that one of football’s powers faced the possibility of being smothered by a cloud of obscurity. Last season’s title win was their first since 2004, and this week’s repeat triumph confirmed their return as Holland’s foremost club. Along with much of Ajax’s history, the present and future looks a bright shade of rosy for this great side. And football is better off with a healthy Ajax Amsterdam. The club’s establishment came in 1900, and is credited to three men – Floris Stempel, Carel Reeser and Johan Dade. This was the second time the club had been founded, as six years earlier ‘Footh-Ball club Ajax’ ceased to exist. The second incarnation brought with it a change of name, and the club was now simply known as ‘Ajax,’ named after the Greek mythological hero. Following the club’s formation, another ten years passed by before it would reach Holland’s top league. The club had spent much of this period of time playing in the country’s second tier, before achieving promotion to the first division in 1911. It was in this year that the now iconic white and red kit was first used, a change brought about due to a kit clash with rivals Sparta Rotterdam.  Three years later the club would suffer it’s first, and to date only, relegation. In 1915, Englishman Jack Reynolds was hired to steer the side back up to the top flight. This decision would soon turn out to be one of the most judicious in the club’s history, as under his leadership, Ajax would achieve their first taste of domestic success, and along with it, the concept of ‘ Total Football ’ would be witnessed in Europe for the first time. Often cited as being pioneered by the great team of the 1970s, it was in fact this early Ajax side, under the guidance of a manager rich in tactical and technical knowledge, that introduced the European game to ‘totaalvoetbal.’ Following cup success in 1917, the club’s very first league title arrived in 1918, and in 1919, they secured their second successive crown, remarkably going the entire league campaign unbeaten. Expectations ascended following successive title victories, but the two league wins of ’18 and ’19 would prove to be a false storm, as Ajax’s escalation to the top of Dutch football would soon wane. The club’s first period of decline arrived with the 1920s. Five baron years would pass, before the club would receive a huge blow, with news that Jack Reynolds was to leave to take over as manager at city rivals Blauw-Wit. Although a few regional titles were won, the national championship evaded them throughout this decade. The promise shown in the latter part of the previous decade was now long gone; and Ajax faced a fight against a plunge into obscurity. In 1928 however, Reynolds returned. With their adroit master now back in control, the future looked bright. The significance of his return was evident with the level of success the 1930s brought for Ajax. With players such as Wim Anderiesen and prolific goal scorer Piet van Reenen, Ajax dominated the


In which field of the arts would you find Mario Testino?

Alta Moda by Mario Testino Alta Moda by Mario Testino 12.20.13 I am THRILLED that I had the opportunity to view the ALTA MODA exhibit by Mario Testino. It did not disappoint. I HIGHLY recommend a trip to Peru via New York through the eyes of the famed fashion photographer’s eyes. ALTA MODA by Mario Testino November 20, 2013−March 29, 2014 The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, under the chairmanship of Oscar de la Renta, will be the first American venue to present ALTA MODA, a series of photographic portraits by acclaimed photographer Mario Testino. Known primarily for his work in fashion magazines, Testino makes a bold departure with this series. Alta Moda—literally “high fashion” in Spanish—documents Peruvians in their vibrantly colored and ornately adorned traditional and festive dress from Cusco, one of the highest mountainous regions of Peru. To create Alta Moda, Testino made several trips to Cusco city over a five-year period after discovering an archive of costumes from the region. He was equally inspired by the history of Peruvian photography, and in particular by the work of Martin Chambi, one of the first indigenous Latin American photographers. Testino worked closely with Chambi’s grandchildren and used recreated backdrops from the archive of the late Peruvian photographer. While Alta Moda appears to reference the tradition of ethnographic photography, Testino has, in fact, captured several stories within each photograph. “I usually try to capture the moment,” says Testino. “But with this series, I wanted to do something very different—not just with my own work, but also with the practice of photography. I tried to fit as much time and history into each frame as possible—from the traditional and festive clothing to the Chambi backdrops to the Peruvian people in them. Alta Moda is quite different from the portraits I am perhaps best known for.” The accompanying catalogue—lavishly illustrated with full color plates—features essays by Mario Testino and Hamish Bowles and will be sold exclusively at Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. ALTA MODA by Mario Testino will be accompanied by a series of related public programs that will additionally serve to reinforce the Institute’s mission of promoting greater awareness and understanding of the culture of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world in the United States through a steadfast dedication to advancing scholarship in the humanities and the arts. Please check the website www.qssi.org for a schedule of events. This exhibition is partially supported by PromPeru. Press inquiries and image requests: press@qssi.org or 212-628-0420. QUEEN SOFÍA SPANISH INSTITUTE | 684 Park Avenue | New York, New York 10065 | T 212 628 0420 | F 212 734 4177 www.queensofiaspanishinstitute.org Queen Sofía Spanish Institute was founded as The Spanish Institute in 1954 to promote greater awareness and understanding of the culture of the Spanish-speaking world in the United States, and was renamed in November 2003 to recognize the support given to the Institute through the years by Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain. Since its foundation, the Institute has sought to further its mission through a variety of programs in public affairs, science, and the performing and visual arts. The activities focus on particular aspects of Spanish culture, past and present, and the remarkable influence this culture has in the Americas. Throughout its 59 years, the Institute has maintained an especially strong commitment to the fine arts by exhibiting major masters and newly emerging artists from Spain, Latin America and Europe. Queen Sofía Spanish Institute


In World War II, the German radar Freya was named after a god from which mythology?

NightfightingPart6-1 NightfightingPart6-1 Nightfighting in World War Two By Lee Brimmicombe-Wood Part 6-1. Confound and Destroy I: The Electronics War THE STORY SO FAR: As the RAF adopts the bomber stream as a means of overwhelming the night defences, the Luftwaffe perfect Wild Boar and Tame Boar fighting and begin to inflict serious casualties on the British. Air warfare in World War Two was revolutionized by radio. Radio provided communications, grids of radio beams to navigate by, and radar to find and fix approaching enemies. As radio began to dominate the night battles, a new form of warfare appeared. This black art, known as Radio Countermeasures (or RCM), had the aim of throwing a spanner into the works of the enemy's radio systems and of concealing friendly radio efforts. Early attempts by the British in 1940 to negate German radio navigation beams such as Knickebein, X-Gerät and Y-Gerät had mixed success. They could not, for example, prevent the blitz of Coventry in November 1940. These systems worked by barrage jamming (broadcasting radio interference on the same frequency as the enemy beam in an effort to overwhelm it) or deception (rebroadcasting and repeating the signal, slightly out of phase with the original, to create false signals). German night bomber crews had little trouble determining the jammers from the real beams, but came to believe (on the basis of little evidence) that British knowledge of the beams permitted the defences to concentrate. So the Germans relied on their beams less and less, a morale effect out of proportion to the actual effects of jamming. As the Night Blitz slackened and the British Bomber Command increasingly began to take the war to the Germans, the RCM war began to focus on the German radar chain. The first phase of any RCM campaign was the gathering of intelligence. In the 'Battle of the Beams' over Britain, equipment from shot-down bombers and the interrogation of aircrews gave the British insight into the beam systems. But over Germany there was no equivalent information source. The existence of the carefully hidden Freya early warning radar was not believed for many months and its discovery in early 1941 by the British was an mix of guesswork, spycraft and radio reconnaissance. PHOTO: Taken in February 1941, this photo of two Freyas at Auderville in France was conclusive proof that the Germans had early warning radar. The existence of Freya was betrayed, in part, by its name--an oblique reference in Norse mythology to Heimdal, the watchmen of the gods who could see a hundred miles in all directions. The British took no chances with their codenames for the new radar and electronic warfare systems, picking monickers that gave no clues about their function. Thus the profusion of bizarre titles such as 'Airborne Cigar', 'Airborne Grocer', 'Mandrel' and 'Boozer'. The jamming system that became known as 'Window' was so named because the program director was looking at a window when he was asked what to call it. Soon after Freya had been photographed for the first time by a reconnaissance Spitfire, the smaller Würzburg radar was discovered. This set in motion one of the most daring operations of the war, the Bruneval Raid of February 1942, in which a company of British paratroopers dropped onto a coastal Würzburg station in France, successfully stole the radar set and took its operator captive. Now armed with an understanding of the systems and their frequencies, Britain launched a 'Great Radar Hunt' to plot all the German radar sites. Radio listening, photo reconnaissance and secret agents identified many radar locations. The British even dropped caged carrier pigeons into Occupied Europe with labels on their legs asking the finder to write in details of any 'dish like' structures they saw before releasing the pigeon, a scheme that helped locate three previously unknown radars. The resulting radar map revealed the lines of controlled night fighting zones. In July 1942, another radio threat was uncovered by the British. Radio calls by German nightfighter pilots referred to some


Who was the original presenter of Mastermind?

BBC Two - Mastermind - The history of Mastermind Read more about sharing. The history of Mastermind 'Mastermind' is widely regarded as the most rigorous and intellectual British quiz show, and, after 40 years, has become one of television's most enduring successes. Magnus Magnusson with the black chair in 1972. 'Mastermind' was the brainchild of TV producer Bill Wright, a former RAF gunner, who drew on his wartime experience as a Prisoner of War in Germany of answering three questions - name, rank and number - to create the “Mastermind” ritual of contestants being asked their name, occupation and specialist subject. The first ever edition of “Mastermind” was recorded at Liverpool University and aired on BBC One in 1972. The show was hosted by former journalist Magnus Magnusson, a formidable Scot of Icelandic parentage who was billed as the show’s “Interrogator”. The series was initially thought too 'high-brow' and was aired in a late night slot. When it was brought to peak hours it clocked up such a huge audience that it remained there. The premise of the game is simple. Four contestants drawn from the British public, compete against each other and the clock to earn the most points. They do this by answering genuinely difficult questions. Each is quizzed firstly for two minutes on the Specialist Subject of his or her choice, and then - in Round Two - for a further two minutes on their General Knowledge. From the very first show the contenders’ interrogation took place in the famous 'black leather chair', which in the first 25 year run of the quiz travelled the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, as shows were recorded in universities, churches, and other imposing venues. The show became a national institution, spawning catchphrases including “Pass” and "I've started so I'll finish". Unlike more recent quizzes such as “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” or 'The Weakest Link' there are no cash prizes to be won. Instead, contenders compete for a Caithness Glass bowl – each one unique and decorated by engraver Denis Mann at his studio in Wick – and the honour of being crowned Britain’s “Mastermind”. Even though there is no money at stake the tension is built from the first bar of the programme’s theme tune, the aptly titled “Approaching Menace” (composed by Neil Richardson) and the studio lighting, which isolates the contender and the question master in an almost gladiatorial fashion. The programme made minor celebrities out of some of its winners. The most famous is probably London cabbie Fred Housego, who won in 1980. There's also a Mastermind club for past contenders, founded in 1978 by contestant Charles Key. The series created a winner every year (except in 1982 – when a Champion of Champions Special featuring the previous ten winners was won by Sir David Hunt) until, after more than 57,000 questions, “Mastermind” left BBC TV in 1997. The final episode of the original run was recorded, appropriately, at St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney. At the end of the programme the famous black chair was given to Magnus Magnusson. In 2001, the television series was revived on The Discovery Channel, with well-known chat show host Clive Anderson in the role of the interrogator. The new series was a hit, and former BBC host Magnus Magnusson even appeared to spring a surprise on the finalists by handing over the season trophy to winner Michael Penrice. 'Mastermind' soon returned to the BBC, this time on BBC Two, for a Celebrity Special broadcast in 2002. July 2003 saw the first full series of Mastermind in six years, with a new question master, John Humphrys, best known as presenter of Radio Four’s 'Today' programme. The original format remained unchanged with four contenders, two rounds of questions and the unrelenting pressure of that spotlight and a new black chair. Since its return in 2003 the series has expanded to twenty four heats, six semi finals and the Grand Final. The Final of the 2011/ 12 series marked the 40th Anniversary of the first series and was won by Gary Grant, a GP from Bury. “Mastermind” returned to BBC Two


Who was the author of the book The Winds of War?

The Winds of War: Herman Wouk: 9780316955164: Amazon.com: Books The Winds of War Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Next Special Offers and Product Promotions Editorial Reviews About the Author Herman Wouk (born May 27, 1915) is an bestselling American author, with a number of notable novels to his credit, including The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance. He was born in New York City, into a Jewish family that had immigrated from Russia, and received an A.B. from Columbia University. He was first a radio scriptwriter, and worked with Fred Allen, then in 1941 worked for the US government on radio spots selling war bonds. Wouk then joined the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater, an experience he later characterized as educational; "I learned about machinery, I learned how men behaved under pressure, and I learned about Americans." His first ship was the USS Zane, then he was second-in-command on the Southard. He started his writing career onboard, working on a novel during his off-duty hours. He married Betty Sarah Brown in 1945, with whom he had three sons, became a fulltime writer in 1946, and published his debut novel, Aurora Dawn in 1947. In 1952, The Caine Mutiny received the Pulitzer Prize. In 1998, he received the Guardian of Zion Award. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . Ignite your imagination with these editor's picks from Kindle books. See more Product Details Mass Market Paperback: 1056 pages Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (June 1, 1992) Language: English Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds By Ms C on December 30, 2010 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Let me start with saying that the book itself deserves 5 stars, easily. It's awesome, amazing, wonderful. Thank God I read it in print format first. Now, on to the Kindle edition ... I do think that if you decide to offer a book in a Kindle edition, someone really has to -- I don't know -- READ IT! Not just scan in the original and trust that your software is up to the task of rendering the original perfectly in the new medium. YOU HAVE TO CHECK YOUR WORK. Why am I sure this didn't happen? The section heading in big bold print reading "Bearl Barbour" sort of gives it away. Seriously, the Kindle edition is riddled with errors like this, and no, I'm not particularly looking for them. Someone needs to go back and fix this. Seriously. It's just jarringly bad. I love my Kindle, and I've never encountered anything like this shoddy editing job in any of my other Kindle books, not even the free ones. This one I paid for, and I'm very, very offended that it was transcribed into the new format without someone proofreading it to make sure that everything came out all right. It's discourteous to a great book, a great author, and to readers.


Which order of monks inhabited Bolton Priory?

The Priory in History - Bolton Priory The Priory in History The Priory in History Black robed Augustinian canons In about 1120 a group of black-robed Augustinian canons and their Prior set up a small religious community in the nearby village of Embsay, two miles from Skipton. Some thirty five years later, in 1154 or 1155, they decided to move and make a fresh start in the more accessible and sheltered pastures by the village of Bolton.  It was Lady Alice de Rumilly of Skipton Castle who gave them the land on which to build the Priory, ‘for’, as she put it, ‘the salvation of my soul and those of my predecessors and successors’. The Augustinian canons soon became accepted by the villagers and the people of the surrounding area.  They not only lived together like monks but were also ordained priests, and so were very much involved in village life.  They preached, taught, ran a hospital, sheltered travellers and ministered to the local community who came to worship in the Priory. However, their prime duty was a continuous round of prayer and worship, seven times a day, seven days a week, starting with Matins for which they left their beds at 2 a.m.  Their priorities were summed up by their guidance ’Before all things, dearest brethren, let God be loved, then your neighbour, for these be the commandments that are chiefly given to us’. As the reputation of the community grew, it attracted donations from other wealthy patrons who asked the canons to pray for their own souls. This money was wisely invested in a number of farms, mills, lead mines and other enterprises, which in turn brought in extra income from tithes, rents, and the sale of produce.  With some of the proceeds, the canons paid groups of travelling masons to extend their living quarters and to construct a great church, as impressive and beautiful as any being built in England at that time. The Priory’s walls still bear masons’ marks, these being the so-called ‘sign manual’ (or in modern language, the ‘signature’ or ‘logo’), of each particular craftsman. Henry VIII Over the centuries the Priory grew and prospered, despite occasional setbacks caused by raiding Scots, severe winters, agricultural disasters and the Black Death from to 1348 to 1350. Yet gradually, the developing commerce and markets of the local towns offered more and more employment to young men who might otherwise have taken vows and entered the religious life. As a result, and in common with most other monasteries, the numbers of canons dwindled, eventually being outnumbered by the lay brothers who were paid to do the manual and clerical work within the Priory and its outlying properties. Bolton Priory, with its great wealth but tiny religious community, was, like many similar monasteries and nunneries, increasingly the target of a monarchy whose finances were under great strain. Henry VIII’s desire for a divorce led to a political rift with the Papacy; the influx of New World gold and silver into Spanish and Portuguese coffers caused a global financial inflation that reduced the value of the deposits in England’s own Treasury; these two factors, plus the revolt against the Catholic Church led by Martin Luther on the Continent, led to Henry VIII’s 1539 Dissolution of the Monasteries.  Their commercial assets were seized and sold in order to replenish the royal coffers; the furnishings and fittings from the monastery buildings were likewise disposed of. Even lead stripped from the monastic roofs was sold, which, with the help of the English weather, ultimately caused the buildings to disintegrate. This could have been the end of the story for Bolton Priory. Like most other English monasteries, it could have become one more of the many picturesque ruins that adorn our countryside. However, what saved the Priory was its status as an Augustinian institution. Because its canons were not merely monks but also priests, with pastoral responsibilities in the surrounding community, and because it was the only church in the area, the Priory was allowed to keep half of the church intact as the parish church for


From which country does the singer Bjork come?

Artists who make a difference: Bjork | Virgin Artists who make a difference: Bjork Wait a Sec! Need a last minute gift? We've got the perfect idea for you! Take a look x In the mainstream world, Icelandic sensation Bjork is often called many things: quirky, kooky, bizarre. But over a flourishing career that has spanned three decades, the off-beat singer has proved on many occasions that it's certainly okay to be different... From her recent foray into virtual reality music videos, to her unrelenting love of technology in her work - this is the story of how Bjork embraced the futuristic side of music. Often praised as one of the most unique voices in music, Bjork is a lady of many palettes: a multi-instrumentalist, inventor,  actress, producer, and a figure of gargantuan influence, often inspiring new artists to walk in her footsteps.  Always a fan of innovative ways of making her music both visually and audibly, Bjork's three decade long career has always challenged the norms: from her love of experimental electronica, to her philanthrophy, voiced by her war cry: "Declare Independence."  She was only 11 when she released her first, self-titled album in 1977, and it would be decades later, after a spell in Icelandic trio The Sugarcubes, that the singer would truly come into her own.  After all, Bjork had hardly ever been conventional.  Image from gettyimages Embracing the joys of not fitting in  Growing up, Bjork was influenced by sci-fi, Scandinavian punk and fairytales: and was never afraid to embed her interests into her work. As such,  when her ascent into mainstream pop music culture began, critics were quick to call her up on her quirks. One particularly famous incident (that we're sure you all remember) had the artist appearing at the 73rd Academy Awards dressed as a swan; now an iconic moment in red carpet history. Why? Well, for one, she was nominated in her heartbreaking role in the 2000 drama Dancer in the Dark (A film so devastating, that Bjork vowed never to act again) - and as for the swan? Bjork admitted she wanted to take such a hugely watched pedestal and make a statement.  In an interview with Spin , Bjork explained it was a reaction to the oddness of the film & fashion industry : "It was a joke. I find Hollywood dress sense very alienating. Obviously, I was sticking my tongue out at it. The weirdest thing is that everybody actually thought I was trying to fit in, but had got it wrong. Does it look like I am trying to fit in with you? No. I didn't realise how sacred Hollywood is."  Getting things down to a science  Swan dresses aside, fashion wasn't the only area where Bjork enjoyed experimenting. From her first (adult) album Debut back in 2003, the singer often embraced technology in her music: evident from her songs which have dipped into trip-hop, to alternative beats, to of course a deep, unrelenting love of electronica, which would shape her musical shadow for the future records to come. Bjork has always confessed to be 'nerdy' with her work - and often fused themes of nature and science simultaneously. Bjork's love of science fiction has also bled into her music videos, with the likes of Michel Gondry (director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) to Chris Cunningham (known for his abstract visual work with Aphex Twin) working with her to achieve her visions of the future.  In an interview with Dazed Digital , Bjork was keen to discuss the innovations of science, and her passion for environmental technology, and a greener future.   "Solar power, wind power, the way forward is to collaborate with nature - it's the only way we are going to get to the other end of the 21st century." Image from gettyimages Technology has always enhanced Bjork's musical journey - and the singer often infuses new inventions into her work. One of her videos with Michel Gondry (Human Nature) influenced the director so much, he ended up making a full feature-length sci-fi based on the ideas from the video. Music is being abused so much. There are so many things with no emotion, no feeling, and without craft - it’s a to


Who wrote and starred in the TV series Q7 and Q8?

The Q Series - Startseite The Q Series Mail me! Hello and welcome to my little site about a great show from a great man. And that's what Spike Milligan was. He scripted over 200 episodes of the radio Goon Show. He wrote novels, children's books, war memoirs and his ...according to Spike Milligan books. His play The Bed Sitting Room was made into one of the best and bizzare movies of all time. And his pet project The Great McGonagall, a film about the worst poet in the world, is  fantastic, sad, hysterical and beautiful. Sad to say, that one of his greatest pieces of art ist largely forgotten. I think this is a shame and have therefore constructed this marvellous site. Here you can find everything you always wanted to know about the wonders of the Q. © 2015 Q Fan


Name either of the original stars of the western series Alias Smith and Jones?

Alias Smith and Jones Fan Reviews & Ratings - TV.com Permalink I love this show, I watched it from the very first episode to his (Duel's)last, but couldn't make myself watch more than a couple with Roger Davis. Pete Duel was a great actor, and to this day has many fans, many new ones after the DVD came out in 2007. 10 By deuelFAN ,    May 13, 2009 Watching this show with my family was the greatest joy and I for one have not seen many shows on TV today that had the same quality as this one did. It had comedy, drama and action, without having to screen your children from watching. With the death of Pete Duel the show had to scramble to do something with the series and made the decision of using Roger Davis in the coming seasons but Pete's fans didn't really take to the change. We felt sorry for Davis because he is a very good actor himself but Pete had such a following that no one gave him much of a chance. The series ended but fans for years kept Pete alive by having meetings (alot online) and writing the networks until they put the series back on, on such sites as TV Land and then finally in 2007 put it on DVD. I hope everyone has a chance to see this great show. DO YOU AGREE? The show I remember insisting thefamily watch. 9.2 By FlyGiT ,    Jun 28, 2007 I have very fond memories of this show, along with my brother. As young boys, sat in front of the fire drying off on bath-night, eating crisps and bread'n'butter, glued to whatever was in store for the intrepid duo. I cannot recall any individual show, but I do remember that they were all enjoyable to watch. The whole series for me was excellent - hard to explain why. So without viewing each episode on this website, I look forward to the release of the DVDs - in the knowledge that I shall be 'glued' to the tv again in later life. DO YOU AGREE? To waste your time, watch it. 5.0 By da_dunker ,    May 03, 2007 "Alias Smith and Jones" debuted on ABC in January 1971, little more than a year after the release of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and that's hardly coincidental. The series was undoubtedly an attempt by Universal to cash-in on the success of the Paul Newman-Robert Redford megahit. The resemblance series co-star Ben Murphy had to the man with the blue eyes wasn't coincidental either. But "Alias Smith and Jones" was created by Roy Huggins, the man who gave us "Maverick," which one could say inspired "Butch..." so if anyone had the right to pattern a series on that movie, it was Huggins. Besides, this series achieved what the overrated "Butch" only aspired to. It had wit and style, was well-written, and had a first-rate cast. There was a solid chemisty between Pete Duel and Murphy, and the guest stars were also well chosen. I have fond memories of this show, although its quality deteriorated somewhat in February 1972 when Roger Davis took over for Duel (who died on New Year's Eve 1971 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound). It would be nice to see it released on video or at least added to the lineup on TV Land. DO YOU AGREE? Last of the Great American Western tv shows. But not the least of what is probably the best ever made. 10 By Inapendents ,    Jan 06, 2007 In the end of the Classic American Western tv shows during the early '70s came this gem. In the history of wild west tv shows this could rate along with Cimarron Strip as the best ever made. Cimarron Strip more action drama this show had style and humor. A very hip show for young people at the time. It brought the long hair generation back to westerns. I was a little grasshopper at the time but could watch this with my big sister in high school. Mom and dad had Gunsmoke we had Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry. Two outlaws of the ole west trying to set things right but to no evail. A laugh every week with the adventure they are on you can't wait for next time to bring them into your home. Very slick comedy with action and well written plots. I have never believed that Pete Duel killed himself. The chemistry between the two really made the show click. Now in Feb 2007 1st season dvds will be rel


The Mallens (TV Series 1979– ) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, 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 a list of 16 titles created 13 Aug 2012 a list of 55 titles created 17 Jan 2014 a list of 164 titles created 14 Aug 2014 a list of 110 titles created 9 months ago a list of 75 titles created 9 months ago Search for " The Mallens " 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. The Black Candle (TV Movie 1991) Drama Yorkshire in the 1880's: Joe Skinner marries Lily Whitmore, the woman he has long admired, to give a name to her illegitimate child by Lionel Fillmore, the opportunistic son of an ... See full summary  » Director: Roy Battersby In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a ... See full summary  » Director: Norman Stone In mid-19th century Northumberland , Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive ... See full summary  » Director: David Wheatley A new pastor arrives in a stark Vermont village and is intrigued by crippled, misshapen Ethan Frome living on an isolated, hardscrabble farm with his sickly wife Zeena. Director: John Madden Seperated from her prostitute mother as the woman flees on foot down the filthy mid-19th century streets of Newcastle from the police, ten year old Millie is taken under the wing of rag ... See full summary  » Stars: Val McLane, Alec Newman, Christine Anderson The Fifteen Streets (TV Movie 1989) Drama | History | Romance In northern England around 1900, the worker John O'Brien lives near poverty in a small house in the worker's district. He falls in love with Mary, the teacher of his highly intelligent ... See full summary  » Director: David Wheatley The Glass Virgin (TV Mini-Series 1995) Drama | Romance Set in 1870s England, the story tells of Annabella Lagrange and the terrible secret her wealthy parents have kept from her. When she finally learns the truth, she runs away and eventually ... See full summary  » Stars: Jan Graveson, Christine Kavanagh, Brendan Coyle In this lighthearted romance from Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy, the beautiful new village school teacher is pursued by three suitors: a working-class man, a landowner, and the vicar. Director: Nicholas Laughland The Cinder Path (TV Mini-Series 1994) Drama | Romance | War Tale of a farmer's son who gets involved with two sisters, then goes to fight in the trenches in WW1. Stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lloyd Owen, Polly Adams The Dwelling Place (TV Mini-Series 1994) Drama Set in the 1830's, the film tells the story of 16-year-old Cissie Brodie after the death of parents, and the repossession of the family home. She finds a barren place to live and care for ... See full summary  » Stars: Tracy Whitwell, Lucy Cohu, Ray Stevenson A virtuous young woman is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who's becomes obsessed with her. Stars: Sean Bean, Saskia Wickham, Jonny Phillips 29 May 1980 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Early Cookson Adaptation Filled With Melodrama 18 June 2007 | by theprovinces (Los Angeles, CA) – See all my reviews well, even more melodrama than is in a Catherine Cookson adaptation. I got this DVD box set awhile ago and tried to watch it and found it so over the top I put it aside. I've been on a Cookson kick (rewatching all my DVDs and videos) so I pulled the Mallen set out and started watching it and still cringed through the first two episodes -- the acting, especially by David Rintoul (under much better direction and control in the 80s BBC Pride and Prejudice), is ridiculous. His acting is really quite like an old SNL skit -- picture Dan


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During Spain's 5-1 defeat in the 2014 World Cup, who scored the Spanish goal?

Spain suffer not just a defeat but a World Cup disaster against Holland | Sid Lowe | Football | The Guardian Sportblog Spain suffer not just a defeat but a World Cup disaster against Holland Spain’s game has been about control for six years but here they lost it. The questions will be relentless, just like the Dutch Friday 13 June 2014 19.36 EDT Last modified on Monday 4 April 2016 11.18 EDT Share on Messenger Close This time it probably was worth saying. A minute after the final whistle went, the stadium announcer at the Arena Fonte Nova followed a new trend from this World Cup and declared: “The final score was Netherlands 5, Spain 1.” Normally it is redundant message but here it seemed meaningful somehow: Yes, five. Holland had got what the Spanish describe as a manita, a little hand: a goal for each finger. This was the worst defeat a defending champion had ever suffered at the World Cup and it was the first time Spain had conceded five at the tournament since they were last in Brazil, 64 years ago. At the final whistle Daryl Janmaat fell to the turf and kissed it, lying there in disbelief. This was astonishing, barely believable. Four years ago, Holland had lost the World Cup final to Spain . Now, they had humiliated them. They had scored five; they could have scored more. The Spanish goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, made two stunning saves in the dying minutes that will not bring redemption for what went before and Robin Van Persie smashed another shot against the bar. By the end, they had taken 13 shots. Towards the finish, the Dutch were an unstoppable tide; the blue shirts just kept coming forward for more. Olés were their sound track but they were not satisfied to simply pass the ball, to keep it: they wanted to go on plunging the knife in, insatiable, almost sadistic. There was something about the goals, especially the fifth from Arjen Robben, that spoke of an immense superiority. Holland were enjoying this. “Often you go quiet after two or three goals but we went on, and on, and on,” Van Persie said. It was no exaggeration: chances were wasted and more chances were made, more and more of them. Spain offered virtually no resistance. They looked broken, powerless, unable to do anything to palliate the beating, just look forlornly at the clock and will it to run down. They had lost and they were lost. And that may be the point. Spain were defeated in the opening game four years ago and still won the tournament, having topped their group. But this was different: that day Spain were unfortunate against Switzerland, here they could not blame bad luck. A defeat need not have been the end of the World Cup – Spain could have reasonably expected to go through anyway, maybe even to win the group and thus avoid Brazil – but a defeat like this must surely be damaging. Next up, Chile. Spain must recover physically and emotionally. There will be tactical and technical questions to address too, and many of them. As Janmaat hit the floor, Spain’s players turned and headed down the tunnel in silence. Casillas’s face said it all, a picture of impotence to accompany each goal. The Spain captain knew that his culpability was inescapable too. Van Persie’s superb header caught Casillas off his line. The third was a delivery from Wesley Sneijder that, however much Spain appealed for a foul, he misjudged. The fourth came when he failed to control a back pass, allowing the ball to slip into the space between him and Van Persie. As he flung himself at it to clear, all he did was send the ball into Van Persie’s legs, who sent it into Spain’s net. Before this game Casillas and Xavi Hernández appeared before the media, captain and vice-captain, symbols of the most successful era in Spain’s history, men with 286 caps between them, but they will be in the firing line now. Casillas spent most of the season on the bench in Madrid and for the first time Xavi was doubted in Catalonia, aged 34 and in need of careful handling. Both started here; there will be many saying that they should not have done. The Spain coach, Vicente del Bosque, will probably


Which former Royal Navy ship, launched in 1938, is now moored in London and is a now a museum ship operated by the Imperial War Museum?

HMS Belfast | HMS Belfast (C35) is a museum ship, originally… | Flickr Iain By: Iain HMS Belfast HMS Belfast (C35) is a museum ship, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, now permanently moored in London on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum.   Construction of Belfast, named after the capital city of Northern Ireland and one of 10 Town class cruisers, began in December 1936. She was launched on St Patrick's Day, 17 March 1938. Commissioned in early August 1939 shortly before the outbreak of WWII, Belfast was initially part of the British naval blockade against Germany. In November she was extensively damaged by a German magnetic mine and spent more than two years undergoing repairs.   Returning to action in November 1942 with improved firepower, radar equipment and armour, she was the largest and arguably most powerful cruiser in the Royal Navy at the time. Belfast saw action escorting Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union during 1943 and in December 1943 played an important role in the Battle of North Cape, assisting in the destruction of the German warship Scharnhorst. In June 1944 she took part in Operation Overlord supporting the Normandy landings. In June 1945 Belfast was redeployed to the Far East to join the British Pacific Fleet, arriving shortly before the end of war. Belfast saw further combat action in 1950-52 during the Korean War and underwent an extensive modernisation between 1956 and 1959   A number of further overseas commissions followed before she was placed in reserve in 1963. Expected to be disposed of as scrap, in 1967 efforts were initiated to preserve her. A joint committee of the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum and the Ministry of Defence was established, and reported in June 1968 that preservation was practical. In 1971 the government decided against preservation, prompting the formation of the private HMS Belfast Trust to campaign for her preservation. The Trust was successful in its efforts, and the government transferred the ship to the Trust in July 1971. Brought to London, she was moored on the River Thames near Tower Bridge in the Pool of London.   Opened to the public in October 1971 Belfast became a branch of the Imperial War Museum in 1978. A popular tourist attraction, Belfast receives around 250,000 visitors per year. Earlier this year she was equipped with new masts replacing the older, heavily corroded ones. The masts were donated and installed by Russia in recognition of her participation in Arctic convoy duties in WWII. Seen from atop Tower Bridge. Done