The English band Oasis is from which city?

Top 10 Best English Bands - TheTopTens® Top 10 Best English Bands InsertNameHere The Top Ten 1 The Beatles The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The members consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were soon known as the foremost and most influential act of rock era. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented ... read more . I have to agree the Beatles are the most successful english band of all time I love some of their songs and they are from Liverpool which in my opinion is the best part of the country they are also probably the most iconic group of english people and to top this list so long after they was in their prime is remarkable It kills me when people trash them. I was born in the wrong time period. There is nobody have achieved what the Beatles have done. They were the first British band to break America, a lot of British bands are still not known in America. And there music still stands the test of time. Please, please never compare one direction. With the Beatles. X Please this band shouldn't be on the list.Their music is liked by no one.Non of by friend even like more than 2 or 3 of their song.Mostly say they were famous by their luck. V 38 Comments 2 One Direction One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) are an British-Irish pop boy band based in London, composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously, Zayn Malik until his departure from the band on 25 March 2015 . The group signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records ... read more . If you really don't like one direction just don't hear to their music. But please don't insult them by writing rubbish comments cause their are many one direction fans around the world who really like them. Seriously you guys are writing like they are your enemy. I r What an insult to music. all they do is make teenage girls feel beautiful and take advantage of their insecurities. Sorry 1D fans, but maybe you should try listening to actual music. Peoples opinions on this band seem to be based on 2011/2 one direction-5 teenage boys who have no idea about the music industry and care more about their hair than their records and of course their fans who everyone still seems to think are 12 years old? We age too people. Maybe if you updated yourself and listened to their more recent albums and took a look at how much they do for people and mean to people you would see how genuine these boys are and how much they care about what they are producing and about their fans. They create great music which fair enough may not be to your taste but isn't all simply 'girly pop music'. So please stop insulting them and their fans for no reason. They all guys are really amazing V 263 Comments 3 Take That Take That are an English pop group from Manchester, formed in 1989. The group currently consists of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen. Every time the boys tour I think that was the best, then they something else that tops that, loved their music and them for 25 years, and will continue to love them for the next 25, there is a take that song for every moment of my life, meeting Mark Owen was the best day, the boys are so lovely to every one of their fans, and they are so grateful for every opportunity. Great music, great concerts great British band, need I say any more,? They just deserve to win, the amount of effort they put into their fans in amazing I had waited 5.5 hours to meet Gary and Mark and as they were leaving Mark said "Gaz this poor girls been here ages" and they spent at least ten minutes with me just chatting and asking about life. Their concerts have always been amazing! Never once fail to wow the audiences, if you've never been to their show, try to come, I'll guarantee, even if you don't fancy them, they'll entertain you fully and you'll go back home with a huge smile on your face! And yes, I agree how much they respect their fans, no matter how tired they are, they always put a big effort to make us all happy, they alwa


US actor Ed Harris directed and starred in which 2000 film about an American artist?

Pollock (2000) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A film about the life and career of the American painter, Jackson Pollock. Director: a list of 29 titles created 27 Jun 2011 a list of 44 titles created 02 Jan 2012 a list of 40 titles created 24 Feb 2014 a list of 33 titles created 6 months ago a list of 33 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Pollock " 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. Won     1     Oscar. Another    2 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline At the end of the 1940's, abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) is featured in Life magazine. Flashback to 1941, he's living with his brother in a tiny apartment in New York City, drinking too much, and exhibiting an occasional painting in group shows. That's when he meets artist Lee Krasner, who puts her career on hold to be his companion, lover, champion, wife, and, in essence, caretaker. To get him away from booze, insecurity, and the stress of city life, they move to the Hamptons where nature and sobriety help Pollock achieve a breakthrough in style: a critic praises, then Life magazine calls. But so do old demons: the end is nasty, brutish, and short. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com> A True Portrait of Life and Art. Genres: Rated R for language and brief sexuality | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 23 March 2001 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Pollock, o asymvivastos See more  » Filming Locations: $44,244        (USA) (15 December 2000) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Second film that Marcia Gay Harden and Jeffrey Tambor appear in together. The first being Meet Joe Black (1998) See more » Goofs Camera shadow on Jackson's face as he starts the mural. See more » Quotes Performed by The Port of Harlem Jazzmen Courtesy of Blue Note Records By Arrangement with EMI Capitol Music Special Markets Art versus Life...and Life Magazine 26 December 2003 | by ThurstonHunger (Palo Alto, CA, USA) – See all my reviews I think it is very hard in general to make a "based on a true story" sort of film, that alone can clamp a pretty heavy anchor to your ankles. Moreso when that true story is one that means a lot to you as Ed Harris has said about Jackson Pollock's biography. Based upon those precepts, I feel Harris succeeded, however I cannot say this film is an unqualified success. It is sprawling, but unlike Pollock...for cinema circulation, Harris could not stretch his canvas so wide. He gets over two hours here...but I suspect he could have filled six easily. Based upon early buzz when this came out, including the snippet shown at the Oscars for Marcia Gay Harden, I had trepidation that this would be reduced to a shout and spittle film; that the rage and angst of Pollock and Krasner would be the story. Certainly this is one aspect presented, but not the sole one. Interestingly to me, it seemed that the more halcyon Pollock's life was, the better his exploration of his art. I went in expecting that alcohol-oiled turmoil would be presented as the key to complicated creation. An artist must suffer and so on. This shows that while I was familiar with Pollock, I was not that familiar. I could recognize his later chaotic, laced and dripped paintings...but I did not know anything about his personal life. But in the course of two hours, I did enjoy... 1) Seeing a progression in Pollock's paintings. I had not seen many of his earlier works that had more blocks to them, that were more easily seen as assemblages of images. The way these were filmed, in the act of creation was well done here. Same is true for the latter works. 2) The importance of Pollock's family. I loved seeing his Mother come to the openings. I did not know that two other brothers also painted; Sand


Bovidae Ovis is the scientific name for which animal?

bighorn sheep Bighorn Sheep photo M. Noonan Bighorn Taxonomy/Description Bighorn sheep belong to the    Mammalian Order Artiodactyla, in the family Bovidae.    Bovidae also includes goats, bison, cattle, and    antelope. The bighorn's scientific name is Ovis    canadensis, which means "sheep belonging to Canada".    However, the bighorn sheep's range is not limited to    only Canada. photo    M. Noonan One of the most important features    of the bighorn sheep is the unique structure of its    hooves. Rather than being hard like those of a horse or    cow, the sheep have rubber-like hooves that allow    excellent mobility on steep rock faces. The males,    called rams, have massive spiral horns that can weigh up    to 40 lbs. A ram itself can weigh as much as 400 Lbs.    Females (or ewes) have short, spike-like horns and weigh    about 150 lbs. The pelage (its coat) is typically    chocolate brown with white areas on the rump and on the    underside. These amazing animals live as long as 15-20    years in the wild, and even longer in captivity. photo    M. Noonan Bighorn Habitat/Diet Different subspecies of the    bighorn sheep can be found throughout the mountainous    areas of the western United States. We studied the Rocky    Mountain bighorn sheep in both South Dakota and    Colorado. Their habitat can range from desert cliffs    through arid mountain ranges to alpine tundra. The    animals usually stay within a limited home range which    gives them access to food, water and rest areas. A    critical element of Bighorn habitat is the requirement    for escape terrain. Sheep always stay close to an area    that will allow them to climb up or down a steep    hillside quickly if danger is present. photo    M. Noonan Bighorn sheep live mostly on    grasses, but they will also eat many other plant species    when they are available. After feeding in the morning,    sheep characteristically take a mid-day nap to rest and    digest their food. Sheep are ruminants, which means that    they have a four chambered stomach. Bacteria in these    compartments aid in digestion of plant material and    provide nutrients that sheep need to live. photo    M. Noonan Bighorn Behavior/Reproduction "Brooming" is a behavior in which    males break off the tips of their horns by wedging them    in rocks or trees. It is suspected they do this to    prevent their horns from blocking their vision.    Subordinate males will perform "horning" where they will    rub their heads on the scent glands on the dominant    male's head. It is suspected that this allows the lower    ranked males to pick up the scent of the higher ranked    ones. Males are sexually mature by their fourth year but    donï¿½t usually manage to breed until their seventh or    eighth year because the older rams are much bigger and    stronger. Females breed for first time in their third    year. photo    M. Noonan Breeding season is from November    to January with its peak in December. During this time,    males fight by head butting with their massive horns.    Fighting is not the only way to secure a mate however.    Sometimes a third ram comes in and mates with the female    while the first two are occupied in a fight. The    gestation period is 174 days. Lambing peaks in June.    Ewes ordinarily give birth to only one lamb at a time.    The young are precocial at birth. photo    M. Noonan Our Experiences with Bighorn While in South Dakota, we were    privileged to study with wildlife biologist Michelle    Bourassa. She allowed us to accompany her in Badlands    National Park while she tracked radio-collared bighorn    sheep that were part of re-introduction program there.    After using radio telemetry to triangulate on their    position, we spent hours hiking across the rugged    terrain in search of th


Stink 182 is a tribute band to which band?

Stink 182 | tribute-band.com - tribute band directory for tribute bands Stink 182 Can Drums Stink 182 is New York City's number One Blink 182 Tribute band! Stink 182 also plays tons of great tunes from the 90's! www.stink182.com


What is the title of the 1985 film sequel to ‘Romancing the Stone’ starring Michael Douglas?

The Jewel of the Nile (1985) - 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 Jewel of the Nile ( 1985 ) PG | This is the sequel to "Romancing the Stone" where Jack and Joan have their yacht and easy life, but are gradually getting bored with each other and this way of life. Joan accepts an ... See full summary  » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 49 titles created 29 Jan 2011 a list of 25 titles created 11 Mar 2013 a list of 40 titles created 20 Feb 2014 a list of 26 titles created 10 months ago a list of 23 titles created 10 months ago Title: The Jewel of the Nile (1985) 6.1/10 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. A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure. Director: Robert Zemeckis A married couple try everything to get each other to leave the house in a vicious divorce battle. Director: Danny DeVito An American reporter goes to the Australian outback to meet an eccentric crocodile poacher and invites him to New York City. Director: Peter Faiman Two NYC cops arrest a Yakuza member and must escort him when he's extradited to Japan. Director: Ridley Scott A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Director: Adrian Lyne Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under. Director: John Cornell A borderline personality disordered defense worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. Director: Joel Schumacher A computer specialist is sued for sexual harassment by a former lover turned boss who initiated the act forcefully, which threatens both his career and his personal life. Director: Barry Levinson A violent, suspended police detective investigates a brutal murder, in which a manipulative and seductive woman could be involved. Director: Paul Verhoeven When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigour. Director: Ron Howard A remake of the Alfred Hitchcock classic Dial M for Murder (1954). Director: Andrew Davis Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart and Rosewood investigate Chief Bogomil's near-fatal shooting and the series of "alphabet crimes" associated with it. Director: Tony Scott Edit Storyline This is the sequel to "Romancing the Stone" where Jack and Joan have their yacht and easy life, but are gradually getting bored with each other and this way of life. Joan accepts an invitation to go to some middle eastern country as a guest of the sheik, but there she is abducted and finds her- self involved with the "jewel". Jack decides to rescue her with his new partner Ralph. They all go from one adventure to another... What is the story of this "jewel"? Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com> When the going gets tough, the tough get going. See more  » Genres: 11 December 1985 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Auf der Jagd nach dem Juwel vom Nil See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The "Nubian" man Jack wrestles is a traditional Senegalese wrestler. The talisman that he wears on his chest and around his waste were made by a religious leader and are believed to hold mystical powers to protect him and help him win his wrestling matches. See more » Goofs At the beginning of the movie, the amount of zinc oxide on Joan's nose changes with each camera angle. See more » Quotes [Jack, Joan, and the Jewel are being shot at] Jewel : Do not worry. I'm sure it's not my destiny to die on this mountain. Joan : What about us? Performed by Nubians (as The Nubians) Written by Pete Q. Harris and Richard Jon Smith Produced


Which English football club play their home games at the Reebok Stadium?

A Beginner's Guide To Picking an EPL Team | Bleacher Report A Beginner's Guide To Picking an EPL Team Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories 8.2K 0 Comments When the United States got knocked out of the World Cup, most Americans were resigned to the fact that they will not watch another soccer match until June, 2014. That is when the next World Cup kicks off in Brazil. For those Americans who want to continue watching the beautiful game at its best, this post is for you. This post will help beginners dive into the wonderful world of English Premier League Football. It is a team by team breakdown of sorts. It will help you to find the club that suits you best as a fan.  The Recently Promoted: Blackpool F.C. Briefing: The Seasiders are the biggest surprise of the three newly promoted teams. Despite finishing sixth in The Championship (the second highest league in England), Blackpool won the play-off in dramatic fashion to find themselves in the EPL. Blackpool plays their home matches at Bloomfield Road, a small stadium that has a capacity of 12,555.  Redeeming Quality: They are going to come into this season as one of the biggest underdogs in recent history, could make for a nice story. Buyer Beware: Becoming a fan of any newly-promoted club is a risky call. Especially with Blackpool, who are not expected to have a very long shelf life in the Premiership. However, if one does choose 'Pool as the team of his or her liking, they can look at Stoke City for an example of a team that has stayed in the Premiership after most thought they'd go right back down. West Bromwich Albion Briefing: Since 2000, the Baggies have been back and forth between the Premier League and The Championship several times. They are having trouble finding their place in top flight football. Under former Italian international, Roberto Di Matteo, Albion hope to finally find that elusive niche.  Redeeming Qualities: Besides having a great nickname, Albion also have an intense rivalry with two Premiership sides, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton.  Buyer Beware: Cannot find a way to stay in top flight football.  Newcastle United Briefing: Newcastle had never been relegated from the Premier League until 2009. After a debacle of a season that was filled with ownership issues, managerial problems, and terrible play, the Magpies found themselves in The Championship in 2010. They showed why they had never been there before though, and earned automatic promotion in record time.  Redeeming Qualities: One of only a few teams in the North of England, the Toon Army is a great fan base with few bandwagoners. They have a great rivalry with Sunderland, and were spotlighted in a movie called Goal: The Dream Begins . Buyer Beware: Definitely not the most stable of clubs at the moment.  The Pack: West Ham United Briefing: West Ham is one of five teams that play their home matches in London. They also have one of the great developmental academies in all of the EPL. Because of this they are known as the "Academy of Football." They have been in the Premiership since gaining promotion in 2005, but have not finished above Ninth since.  Redeeming Qualities: The developmental academy is definitely something to brag about. Like Newcastle, the Hammers also have been featured in a motion picture. The movie Green Street Hooligans  focused on the club's notorious hooligans. Playing in London can't hurt either. Buyer Beware: West Ham finished one spot above the relegation zone in the '09-'10 campaign. Also, Robert Green —the goalie now known for his gaffe against the USA —is the goalkeeper for West Ham.  Wigan Athletic Briefing: The youngest club in the Premier League (formed in 1932), Wigan Athletic have been in the top flight since 2005. While this is their only spell in the top division, they have shown that they can hang and have not really shown any signs of letting up.  Redeeming Qualities: Their nickname, The Latics, is pretty fly. They have an intense rivalry with Bolton, and play in Manchester.  Buyer Beware: Wigan had the lowest average attendance in the EPL. They also l


What is the dot over a lower case ‘i’ called?

Word Fact: What’s the Name for the Dot Over the i and j? | Dictionary.com Blog Home  »  Symbols and Punctuation  »  Word Facts  » Word Fact: What’s the Name for the Dot Over the i and j? Word Fact: What’s the Name for the Dot Over the i and j? January 5, 2015 by:  Dictionary.com 110 Comments While many languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, add specific accents to the letters or characters throughout their alphabet, the English alphabet has only two letters that include a diacritic dot. This mark is added to a letter to signal a change in either the sound or meaning of a character. What is the additional name of this curious dot that hovers over the ninth and tenth lowercase letters of the English alphabet, and how did it get there? The small distinguishing mark you see over a lowercase i and a lowercase j is called a tittle – an interesting name that seems like a portmanteau (combination) of “tiny” and “little,” and refers to a small point or stroke in writing and printing. Generally, a diacritic dot such as a tittle is also referred to as a glyph . However, in regards to i and j, the removal of the mark is still likely to be read as I or J; as such, these are not examples of a glyph. Derived from the Latin word titulus, meaning “inscription, heading,” the tittle initially appeared in Latin manuscripts beginning in the 11th century as a way of individualizing the neighboring letters i and j in the thicket of handwriting. With the introduction of the Roman-style typeface in the late 1400′s, the original large mark was reduced to the small dot we use today. Many alphabets use a tittle specifically in the case of the letter i. For example, the absence or presence of a tittle over the i in the modern Turkish alphabet, also Latin-based, helps to differentiate two unique letters that represent distinct phonemes . The phrase “To a T” is believed to be derived from the word tittle and the following passage from Edward Hall’s Chronicles circa 1548: “I then… began to dispute with my selfe, little considerynge that thus my earnest was turned euen to a tittyl not so good as, estamen.” Now that you’ve satisfied your desire to know the source of that little dot, consider this: Why does the letter Q almost never appear without a U right next to it? Find your answer, here . What other mysteries of the alphabet would like us to explore? Let us know.


In the game of Shove Ha’penny, what is the term for placing three coins in a ‘Bed’ in a single go?

Shove Ha'penny - Online Guide History Shove Ha'penny is the smaller offspring of a game called Shovel  Board Earlier  versions, which were played in Taverns at least as early as the fifteenth century,  have been known as Shoffe-grote (when the coins used were Edward IV groats),  Slype Groat and Slide-thrift and these were all played in a similar fashion  to Shove Ha'penny but with different coins of the period during the sixteenth  and seventeenth centuries. The two pictures show a beautiful antique wooden Shove Ha'penny board from  the collection of John Rushby-Smith, Ledbury, England.  The hinged brass  lifts are clearly seen demonstrating how they can be raised out of the slot  to determine whether a coin lies fully in a bed or not.  In the game, players take turns to push coins up a board with horizontal lines  across it.   The areas between each pair of horizontal lines are called  a "beds" and the objective is to push the coins so that they land  squarely in the beds without touching the horizontal lines.  To win, a  player needs to get a coin in each bed 3 times which is no easy task for the  beds furthest away from the front of the board.   If a player manages to  score three coins in one bed in a single turn, he is said to have scored a "sergeant" and if all five coins should score in a single turn, it is a "sergeant  major" or a "gold watch". Shoving  is most commonly done with the heel of the hand although other techniques include  the palm, the side of the thumb or the tips of the fingers are all used.  A variety of substances can be used to make the board sufficiently slippery  - French chalk, black lead, beer, paraffin and petrol are all used.  Each  coin has one side smoothed down flat and in theory this should be the tails  side of the coin since it is illegal to deface an image of the monarch in England.  However, many leagues maintain a contrary view in respect of this and smooth  away the head side instead. This mark of disrespect also serves to leave the  date of the coin visible and an ideal set of coins would have the same date  on each coin... Shove Ha'penny came into existence around 1840 and would originally have been  played on any flat surface that could have the requisite lines inscribed on  it but the official board these days should be made of slate or hardwood with  indented lines defining the beds.  The more expensive boards have rails  embedded in the dents which can be lifted out of the slots in order to determine  whether or not a coin is completely within a bed or not.  If the coin moves  it does not score. Around  the Oxford area, a variant called Progressive is played in which a player is  allowed to retrieve and re-play any coins that score.   In this way, a  lengthy turn of numerous continuation shots would occur for skilled players  in a manner akin to a break in Billiards, Snooker or Croquet.  Skilled  players can apparently regularly win in a single turn which must be a bit depressing  for an opponent who is unfortunate enough to lose the toss against such a player. The slate board shown is a commercial board together with it's original wrapping,  purchased approximately during the 1930's. From the author's parent's collection. Push-penny is still being played around Stamford, Lincolnshire and uses three  old English pennies, somewhat larger than a ha'penny.  Boards are made  from Mahogany or Oak and each one has its different idiosyncracies.  The  game is much the same as Shove Ha'penny and the locals organise a "world  championship" which is played during the Stamford festival at the end of  June/beginning of July each year. The author was contacted in August 2001 from Swaziland where apparently there  is a burgeoning Shove Ha'penny group. Started originally in the early 1980s  by Peter Thorne, the owner of the Malandela pub in Malkerns, Swaziland, the  game is apparently increasing in popularity around that country. In 1995 and  1996, teams from Swaziland were sent to The Wheatsheaf,


Spartacus (1960) directed by Stanley Kubrick • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 7 After having recently watched Kubrick’s weak debut, Fear and Desire, and a solid but forgettable film (Killer’s Kiss), I was pretty impressed by Spartacus, which is one hell of an epic journey. I felt that some scenes dragged, making the watch a little exhausting at times, but nothing that affected my overall experience. The score was great but a bit repetitive, which is fine as it’s a very long film. The battle scenes were outstanding and Kirk Douglas amazed me as Spartacus, a gladiator and leader of the slave’s rebellion. I could totally see resemblances to his character in Paths of Glory as they both share a strong sense of humanity and perseverance. The message by the end is that hope is alive and Spartacus’s dream can actually prosper and be concreted, despite all the destruction that happens in the final battle with the Romans and its horrible consequences. A strong and fitting finale to another terrific film by Kubrick! Review by Charly Díaz ★★★★ Spartacus cuenta con una historia épica, actuaciones románticas, gran diseño de producción, excelentes actuaciones, diálogos memorables y un poderoso score que Stanley Kubrick consigue amoldar gracias al buen guión de Dalton Trumbo. El único aspecto negativo que considero que la cinta tiene un exceso de duración. ¡Un clásico! Review by Robert Dixon ★★★½ After watching Trumbo, I find it difficult not to just see Bryan Cranston writing this movie in his bath. Riddled with Kubrickisms, but honestly I found the runtime pretty grating at times. For an epic, it's solid enough, with a fantastic opening quarter. It's definitely a film that is pleasing on the eye, with enough substance of plot to be passable. But really the film is made in the performances. Peter Ustinov in particular is somebody who stuck out to me, of course alongside Douglas and Olivier. 1 Stanley Kubrick takes us back to a time where a man could rock socks with sandals without fear of being called douche bag. There would however be the fear of getting enslaved much like our hero Spartacus was before he arose to be a great leader. It's a very impressive film from a technical stand point. Some scenes featuring thousands of extras and I would bet that some stunt people got seriously injured during those battle scenes. This movie is very much a product of it's time, it's a big classic Hollywood epic. It barley even seems like a Kubrick movie, feels very much like a studio film to me, but I enjoyed it overall. I would recommend this to fans of movies like Gladiator and Braveheart, those flicks no doubt took inspiration from good ole Spartacus here. Review by Andy Patterson ★★★★ All studio and no creative control makes Kubrick a very dull boy. The above sentence rings true in the talky scenes in this somewhat bloated sword and sandals epic but it's reputation as a towering genre entry is earned in the spectacular second half, with a terrific massive scale battle sequence and the emotional, iconic "I am Spartacus!" scene as well as a visceral climax. The dazzling production values make for sumptuous, jaw dropping action and Dalton Trumbo's screenplay is punctuated with remarkably literate dialogue, which rivals the iron jawed Kirk Douglas as the picture's star.


In January 1977, which French President officially opened the Pompidou Centre in Paris?

Centre Georges Pompidou Paris - YouTube Centre Georges Pompidou Paris 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. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on May 18, 2009 Centre Georges Pompidou (constructed 19711977 and known as the Pompidou Centre in English) is a complex in the Beaubourg area of the 4th arrondissement of Paris, near Les Halles, rue Montorgueil and the Marais. It was designed in the style of high-tech architecture. It houses the Bibliothèque publique d'information, a vast public library, the Musée National d'Art Moderne, and IRCAM, a centre for music and acoustic research. Because of its location, the Centre is known locally as Beaubourg. It is named after Georges Pompidou, who was President of France from 1969 to 1974, and was officially opened on 31 January 1977 by the then-French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. The Centre Pompidou has had over 150 million visitors since 1977[1]. Le Centre national dart et de culture Georges Pompidou est né de la volonté du Président Georges Pompidou de créer au cœur de Paris une institution culturelle originale entièrement vouée à la création moderne et contemporaine où les arts plastiques voisineraient avec le théâtre, la musique, le cinéma, les livres, les activités de parole... Installé au coeur de Paris, dans un bâtiment à larchitecture emblématique du XXe siècle conçue par Renzo Piano et Richard Rogers, le Centre Pompidou a ouvert au public en 1977. Rénové de 1997 à décembre 1999, il a réouvert au public le 1er janvier 2000, en lui offrant des espaces muséaux agrandis, des surfaces daccueil enrichies. Il est redevenu dès lors lun des monuments les plus fréquentés de France. Recevant près de 6 millions de visiteurs par an, le Centre Pompidou aura ainsi accueilli, en 30 ans, près de 190 millions de visiteurs. Category Standard YouTube License Music


The colour sepia is named after the pigment from the ink sac of which marine creature?

Creature Feature Creature Feature Creature Feature - Hooded Cuttlefish Hooded Cuttlefish, Sepia prashadi This intelligent mollusc has almost incredible powers of mimicry. It can control the colour, patterning and texture of its skin to perfectly match its surroundings. And not just from above, the camouflage works from whichever angle it is observed. From birth, cuttlefish can display at least 13 type of body pattern, made up from over 30 different components. A recent study suggested that the military can learn from the cuttlefish and create "invisible suits". Hooded Cuttlefish showing courtship colouration taken in Oman by David Collins In addition to avoiding predators, pattern control is also used in courtship by male cuttlefish. This impresses females and warns off competitors. After mating the male will often defend the female while she lays clumps of eggs. These hatch in two to three months to reveal minature cuttlefish. Females only breed once and die soon after laying. Eye of the cuttlefish, by Tim Nicholson With its flattened body skirted each side with fins, the cuttlefish moves with a pretty rippling motion. Like the closely related octopus, it can also escape by powerful jet propulsion whilst simultaneously ejecting a cloud of black ink to distract its foe. This ink is called sepia and was once used by artists. The cuttlefish's beak-like mouth is surrounded by eight arms each with two rows of suckers. It also has two long extendable tentacles with suckered, club-like ends for catching fast-moving prey like crustaceans and fish. In this photo the cuttlefish is raising its tentacles in an aggressive posture, by Captain Victor Oram To change colour, the cuttlefish has a central sac (chromatophore) containing granules of pigment. This is surrounded by a series of muscles. When the brain sends a signal to the cell, the contracting muscles make the central sacs expand, dispersing pigment and generating the optical effect. Their skin can change colour and pattern in just a second to match their environment. Scientists have recently also discovered that cuttlefish possess luminescent protein structures that allow them to actively emit light, not just reflect and filter the ambient light from their environment. Additionally, they also discovered the presence of reflectin in the chromatophores, a high-refractive-index protein that, they suggest, allows the chromatophores, when highly stretched out, to more effectively absorb light than if they contained color pigments alone. According to Helmut Debelius, the hooded cuttlefish can grow to 30 cm but is usually only half that size.You find these cuttlefish in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Animalia (Kingdom) > Mollusca (Phylum) > Cephalopoda (Class) > Coleoidea (Subclass) > Decapodiformes (Superorder) > Sepiida (Order)


A gastrectomy is the removal of which part of the human body?

Gastrectomy - Stomach Removal - Healthgrades.com ADVERTISEMENT What is a gastrectomy? A gastrectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of the stomach. Your doctor may recommend a gastrectomy to treat cancer, benign tumors, severe ulcers, and other conditions that damage the stomach. Your doctor may perform a gastrectomy for some ulcers of the small intestine just after your stomach. Some types of bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) include a gastrectomy. Gastrectomy is a major surgery with significant risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options. Consider getting a second opinion about all of your treatment choices before having a gastrectomy. Types of gastrectomy The types of gastrectomy procedures include: Partial gastrectomy is the removal of part of the stomach. Your doctor attaches your small intestine to the remaining healthy part of the stomach. Total gastrectomy is the removal of the entire stomach. Your doctor attaches the small intestine to the esophagus. Sleeve gastrectomy (also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy and stomach stapling) is the removal of a large part of the stomach to help with weight loss. Your doctor uses staples to create a smaller stomach and attaches the small intestine to the remaining stomach.


The US Ramstein Air Base is in which European country?

Ramstein Air Base Tour - Business Insider print Jeremy Bender/Business Insider With its staggering scope and scale, Ramstein Air Base in Germany is one of America's most important and fascinating military facilities. Located in southwestern Germany, it serves not only as the headquarters of the US Air Force in Europe and a NATO installation but also as a gateway to American military operations around the globe. The base is part of a conglomeration of 12 Army and Air Force installations that make up the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC). This community, also known as K-Town, hosts almost 54,000 Americans across 300 neighboring German towns and cities, turning the Rhineland-Palatinate state of Germany into a tiny slice of America. The area has the largest concentration of Americans outside of the US, though it's also notably multicultural, including personnel from many countries. Over two days in September, Business Insider was given an extensive and breathtaking tour of the base and its operations.


What are the names of the leather boxes, sometimes called phylacteries, worn by orthodox Jewish men on their head and arm during weekday morning prayers?

BBC - Religions - Judaism: Tefillin Religions Tefillin Last updated 2009-06-23 This article looks at Tefillin, the cubic black leather boxes with leather straps that Orthodox Jewish men wear on their head and their arm during weekday morning prayer. On this page Tefillin Tefillin © Tefillin (sometimes called phylacteries) are cubic black leather boxes with leather straps that Orthodox Jewish men wear on their head and their arm during weekday morning prayer. Observant Jews consider wearing tefillin to be a very great mitzvah (command). The boxes contain four hand-written texts from the Bible, in which believers are commanded to wear certain words on the hand and between the eyes. The texts are Exodus 13:1-10, 13:11-16; Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:12-21. The hand tefillin has all four texts written on a single parchment strip but the head tefillin has four separate compartments, with a single text in each. Jewish men start wearing tefillin just before their Bar Mitzvah. As with all ritual objects there are very specific rules about how to make tefillin, and how to wear them. Making tefillin Tefillin can only be made by specialists and often come with a certificate from a rabbi to prove that they've been made properly. The rules do not exist for their own sake, but to ensure that an article of such enormous religious significance is perfect in every way. Tefillin © The texts have to be written with halachically acceptable (acceptable according to Jewish law) ink on halachically acceptable parchment. There are precise rules for writing the texts and any error invalidates it. For example, the letters of the text must be written in order - if a mistake is found later, it can't be corrected as the replacement letter would have been written out of sequence. There are 3188 letters on the parchments, and it can take a scribe as long as 15 hours to write a complete set. The scribe is required to purify himself in the mikvah (ritual bath) before he starts work. The leather boxes and straps must be completely black. The boxes must be perfectly square seen from above. The stitches must also be perfectly square, and both thread and leather must be halachically acceptable. Wearing tefillin The arm tefillin is put on first, on the upper part of the weaker arm. A blessing is recited and the strap wrapped round the arm seven times. Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to put on Tefillin. The head tefillin is loosely fastened on the head about one centimetre above a person's original hairline (the fact that a man's hair has receded is ignored). A blessing is recited and the strap is tightened with the knot at the back of the head. The strap of the hand tefillin is then wound three times round the middle finger while reciting Hosea 2:21-2.


In the Scottish nursery rhyme who runs through the town in his nightgown?

Wee Willie Winkie | Nursery Rhymes & Kids' Songs | BusSongs.com "Are the children all in bed? For it's now eight o'clock". The Scottish Poetry Version Wee Willie Winkie rins through the toun, Up stairs and doon stairs in his nicht-goun, Tirlin' at the window, cryin' at the lock, 'Are the weans in their bed, for it's noo ten o'clock?'. 'Hey, Willie Winkie, are ye comin' ben? The cat's singin' grey thrums to the sleepin' hen, The dog's spelder'd on the floor, and disna gi'e a cheep, But here's a waukrife laddie that winna fa' asleep!'. Onything but sleep, you rogue! glow'ring like the mune, Rattlin' in an airn jug wi' an airn spune, Rumblin', tumblin' round about, crawin' like a cock, Skirlin' like a kenna-what, wauk'nin' sleepin' fock. 'Hey, Willie Winkie - the wean's in a creel! Wambling aff a bodie's knee like a verra eel, Ruggin' at the cat's lug, and ravelin' a' her thrums Hey, Willie Winkie - see, there he comes!'. Wearit is the mither that has a stoorie wean, A wee stumple stoussie, that canna rin his lane, That has a battle aye wi' sleep before he'll close an ee But a kiss frae aff his rosy lips gies strength anew to me. This song was originally posted at: http://bussongs.com/songs/wee-willie-winkie.php


Who married Captain Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey in November 1973?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 14 | 1973: Crowds cheer marriage of Princess Anne 1973: Crowds cheer marriage of Princess Anne The wedding of the Queen's only daughter, Princess Anne, has taken place at Westminster Abbey. Princess Anne, 23, married Mark Phillips, a lieutenant in the Army. An estimated 500 million television viewers around the world are believed to have watched the ceremony. Princess Anne wore an embroidered Tudor-style wedding dress with a high collar and mediaeval sleeves. Lieutenant Phillips was in the full scarlet and blue uniform of his regiment, the Queen's Dragoon Guards. The princess' bridesmaid was her nine-year-old cousin, Lady Sarah-Armstrong Jones, daughter of Princess Margaret. Her youngest brother, nine-year-old Prince Edward, was her pageboy. The wedding day had been declared a national holiday and crowds lined the streets to watch the newly married couple on their way back to Buckingham Palace. Many well-wishers had spent the night sleeping in the Mall to guarantee a good view of the pair who travelled in a horse-drawn carriage. Later they appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and waved to the crowd below. After a wedding lunch, the Princess and her new husband left to stay overnight at White House Lodge in Richmond Park. They are due to travel to Barbados tomorrow where they will board the royal yacht Britannia for 18 days sailing in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The couple met through their mutual interest in horse riding and their engagement was announced in May. It is only the second time in more than 200 years that a member of the British royal family has married a commoner. The last commoner to marry into the royal family was the Queen Mother in 1923.


Pitkin County, CO 1. Why is there an address ordinance? The purpose of the ordinance is to provide a system of address standards that will be used to name roadways and assign addresses to properties along such roadways. The intent of the ordinance is to assign addresses with an orderly system while accomplishing the following objectives: -Ensure that visitors, delivery and other services are able to find their way in a timely fashion -Provide logic and order in the assigning of roadway names and addresses -A guide for staff in ensuring consistency in addressing -Ensure that emergency services are able to locate and respond quickly All roads that serve three (3) or more addressable structures shall be named regardless of whether the ownership is public or private. A “Road” refers to any highway, road, street, avenue, lane, private way or similar paved, gravel, or dirt thoroughfare. A road name assigned by Pitkin County shall not constitute or imply acceptance of the road as a public way. 3. What is an Addressable Structure? Any structure that has been deemed addressable by Pitkin County as described in the Address Ordinance. Generally only buildings normally occupied by human beings will be assigned addresses; provided, however, that other sites or structures, (barns, outbuildings, service areas) may be addressed where it may be helpful in emergencies. Such sites may be assigned addresses at the discretion of Pitkin County. 4. How are addresses assigned? Typically, Pitkin County addresses are assigned using the Century System where address numbers are based on fractions of a mile starting from the origin of a roadway to the start of a property’s driveway. The theory behind this is that anyone in a vehicle could find their destination based from an odometer reading. Parity (Even/Odd determination) is normally based on compass direction from the center of the street, with addresses on the North or East sides receiving even numbers and those on the South or West receiving odd numbers. However, many streets in the county have been assigned using the Left/Odd and Right/Even methodology. Address Services makes the Even/Odd determination based on Public Safety requirements. For more information please see the Titled Address Standards 9.08.080: ADDRESS/NUMBERING SYSTEM 5. Can I choose my own Road Name? Pitkin County encourages Property Owners to make suggestions for the naming of the new road, as it affects them directly. Please see the Street Naming Resources section for further information. 6. My construction company is building a subdivision in the county. How do the roads being built get assigned names? Please contact Address Services by email, phone, or New Address Assignment Form to begin the process of address assignment. 7. I am having a house built on my lot. How do I receive an address for my house? Please fill out a New Address Assignment Request which can be found on the Pitkin County Address Services site. 9. Does my barn/workshop/garage need an address? Outbuildings are not typically considered addressable structures, but will be reviewed per ordinance and policy to determine if public safety, telephone, utilities, or other reasons cause the outbuilding to require a physical address. Generally only buildings normally occupied by human beings will be assigned addresses. Owners of structures shall display and maintain assigned numbers in a conspicuous place on said structure, in the following manner: 1. Address Number on the Structure or Residence: When the residence or structure is within 50(fifty) feet of the edge of the road right-of-way, the assigned address number shall be displayed at a location on the residence or structure that is easily visible from the roadway. 2. Number at the Road Line: Where the residence or structure is over 50 (fifty) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way, the assigned address number shall be displayed on a noncombustible structure (post, fence, wall, mailbox, etc) at the property line adjacent to the walk or access drive to the residence or structure, in addition to being displa


Lady Day (The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin) falls in which month of the year?

Feast of the Annunciation (Lady Day) ``Where the Bishop is, there let the multitude of believers be; even as where Jesus is, there is the Catholic Church'' Ignatius of Antioch, 1st c. A.D Feast of the Annunciation     Exactly nine months to the day before the Feast of the Nativity, we celebrate the annunciation that the angel -- the archangel -- Gabriel makes to Mary. Mystical significance is given to this date by Jacobus de Voragine, Archbishop of Genoa in his "Golden Legend" written in 1275: This blessed Annunciation happened the twentyfifth day of the month of March, on which day happened also, as well tofore as after, these things that hereafter be named. On that same day Adam, the first man, was created and fell into original sin by inobedience, and was put out of paradise terrestrial. After, the angel showed the conception of our Lord to the glorious Virgin Mary. Also that same day of the month Cain slew Abel his brother. Also Melchisedech made offering to God of bread and wine in the presence of Abraham. Also on the same day Abraham offered Isaac his son. That same day St. John Baptist was beheaded, and St. Peter was that day delivered out of prison, and St. James the more, that day beheaded of Herod. And our Lord Jesu Christ was on that day crucified, wherefore that is a day of great reverence. It was this day on which Our Lord entered the world, and on this day, thirty-three years later, that He left it. It must be remembered that it was on this day, not Christmas, that Christ came to the world, as a baby inside Mary's womb; today is the feast of the Incarnation! The Gospel reading today is that of Luke: Luke 1:26-38: And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Who having heard, was troubled at his saying and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father: and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. And of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren: Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Our Lady uttered her fiat -- her words "Let it be done to me according to thy word" -- and the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity condescended to take on a human nature and become man. God became man! Father Alban Butler writes in his "Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principle Saints" (1864) these beautiful words to indicate the import of Mary's "yes": The world, as heaven had decreed, was not to have a Saviour till she had given her consent to the angel's proposal; she gives it, and behold the power and efficacy of her submissive fiat! That moment, the mystery of love and mercy promised to mankind four thousand years before, foretold by so many Prophets, desired by so many Saints, is wrought on earth. That moment, the Word of God is for ever united to humanity; the Soul of Jesus Christ, produced from nothing, begins to enjoy God, and to know all things past, present, and to come: that moment, God begins to have an adorer who is infinite, and the world a mediator who


Which US cartoon series first appeared on The Tracey Ullman Show in April 1987?

The Tracey Ullman Show | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Tracey Ullman Show ► The Tracey Ullman Show logo The Tracey Ullman Show was a weekly American television variety show, hosted by British comedian and one-time pop singer Tracey Ullman . It debuted on April 5, 1987 as the FOX network's second primetime series and ran until May 26, 1990. The show featured sketch comedy along with many musical numbers, featuring Emmy Award-winning choreography by Paula Abdul. The Simpsons The Simpsons as they originally appeared on The Tracey Ullman Show The Simpsons first appeared as short vignettes on the Tracey Ullman Show. These cartoon shorts acted as bumpers that are shown before and after commercials. The shorts were written by Matt Groening and animated at Klasky-Csupo by a team consisting of David Silverman , Bill Kopp and Wes Archer (in the later seasons, the shorts were animated by Silverman and Archer) Dan Castellaneta , Nancy Cartwright , Yeardley Smith and Julie Kavner provided the voices of characters Homer Simpson , Bart Simpson , Lisa Simpson , and Marge Simpson . The characters were crudely drawn because Matt Groening assumed that the animators would clean them up after he submitted the rough sketches to them. Instead, the animators simply traced over the sketches. The first short, Good Night , was aired on April 19, 1987. Later, the shorts were given their own segment on the show before the cartoon was developed into a 30 minute TV animated spin-off in 1989.


Swiss author Johanna Spyri wrote which famous children’s book about a young orphan girl in her grandfather’s care?

1000+ images about Heidi on Pinterest | Heidi heidi, Shirley temples and Swiss alps Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Heidi Heidi is a work of children's fiction published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, originally published in two parts as Heidi's years of learning and travel) and Heidi makes use of what she has learned. It is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather's care, in the Swiss Alps.Heidi is one of the best-selling books ever written and is among the best-known works of Swiss literature. 113 Pins119 Followers


Which British Merseybeat singer was born William Howard Ashton in 1943?

Billy J. Kramer’s Biography —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Billy J. Kramer (born William Howard Ashton, on August 19, 1943, in Bootle, Liverpool, England) was a British Invasion / Merseybeat singer. He is known today primarily as the singer of various Lennon-McCartney compositions that The Beatles did not use. Early career The performing name Kramer was chosen at random from a telephone directory. It was John Lennon's suggestion that the "J" be added to the name to further distinguish him by adding a 'tougher edge'. Billy soon came to the attention of Brian Epstein, ever on the look-out for new talent to add to his expanding roster of local artists. Kramer turned professional but his then backing band, The Coasters, were less keen, so Epstein sought out the services of a Manchester based band, The Dakotas, a well-respected combo then backing Pete MacLaine. Even then, The Dakotas would not join Kramer without a recording deal of their own. Once in place, the deal was set and both acts signed to Parlophone under George Martin. Collectively, they were named Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas to keep their own identities within the act. Once the Beatles broke through, the way was paved for a tide of "Merseybeat" and Kramer was offered the chance to cover a song first released by the Beatles on their own debut album, Please Please Me. The track had been allegedly turned down by Shane Fenton (later Alvin Stardust) who was looking for a career reviving hit. Success With record producer George Martin, the song "Do You Want to Know a Secret?" was a number two UK Singles Chart hit in 1963, and was backed by another tune otherwise unreleased by The Beatles, "I'll Be on My Way". After this impressive breakthrough another Lennon/McCartney pairing "Bad to Me" c/w "I Call Your Name" reached number one. "I'll Keep You Satisfied" ended the year with a respectable number four placing. Billy was given a series of songs specially written for him by John Lennon and Paul McCartney which launched him into stardom and a proper place in the history of Rock and Roll. I'll Keep You Satisfied, From A Window, I Call Your Name and Bad to Me all became international million sellers for Billy, and won him appearances on the TV shows Shindig!, Hullabaloo and The Ed Sullivan Show. The Dakotas , meanwhile, enjoyed Top 20 success in 1963 on their own with Mike Maxfield's composition "The Cruel Sea", an instrumental retitled "The Cruel Surf" in the U.S., which was subsequently covered by The Ventures. This was followed by a George Martin creation, "Magic Carpet", evoking a dreamy atmosphere with a subtle echo laden piano, playing the melody alongside Maxfield's guitar. But it missed out altogether and it was a year before their next release. All four tracks appeared on a highly-collectable EP later that year. The three big hits penned by Lennon and McCartney meant that Kramer was always seemingly in the Beatles' shadow, unless he did tried something different. Despite being advised against it, he insisted on recording the Stateside chart hit "Little Children" - the lyrics were allegedly about getting his girlfriend's brothers and sisters out of the way so they could make love. It became his second chart topper and biggest hit. It was Kramer's only major hit outside of the UK. In the U.S., this was followed up with "Bad to Me" which reached number nine. Despite this success Kramer went backwards with his second and last UK single of 1964; another Lennon/McCartney cast-off "From A Window", which only just became a Top Ten hit. After the peak The year 1965 saw the end for the Merseybeat boom, and the next Kramer single was "It's Gotta Last Forever", which harked back to a ballad approach. In a year where mod-related music from the likes of The Who prevailed, the single missed completely. Kramer's cover of "Trains and Boats and Planes" saw off Anita Harris' cover version only to find itself in direct competition with its composer, Burt Bacharach's effort, which won the day. Kramer's effort still reached a


Which chemical compound has the formula H2S?

hydrogen sulfide | chemical compound | Britannica.com Hydrogen sulfide chemical compound THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. You can learn more about this topic in the related articles below. Alternative Titles: stinkdamp, sulfureted hydrogen, sulphuretted hydrogen Similar Topics Hydrogen sulfide, colourless, extremely poisonous, gaseous compound formed by sulfur with hydrogen (see sulfur ). Learn More in these related articles: sulfur (S) nonmetallic chemical element belonging to the oxygen group (Group 16 [VIa] of the periodic table), one of the most reactive of the elements. Pure sulfur is a tasteless, odourless, brittle solid that is pale yellow in colour, a poor conductor of electricity, and insoluble in water. It reacts with... in lake (physical feature): Chemical precipitates ...Lake Eyre, Australia, is estimated to contain more than four billion tons of gypsum. For gypsum to be deposited, sulfate, calcium, and hydrogen sulfide must be present in particular concentrations. Hydrogen sulfide occurs in deoxygenated portions of lakes, usually following the depletion of oxygen resulting from decomposition of biological material. Bottom-dwelling organisms are usually... in volcano: Gas clouds The most common volcanic gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Small quantities of other volatile elements and compounds also are present, such as hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, and mercury. The specific gaseous compounds released from magma depend on the temperature, pressure, and overall composition of the volatile... Hydrogen treatment The sulfur in the oil is converted to hydrogen sulfide and the nitrogen to ammonia. The hydrogen sulfide is removed from the circulating hydrogen stream by absorption in a solution such as diethanolamine. The solution can then be heated to remove the sulfide and reused. The hydrogen sulfide recovered is useful for manufacturing elemental sulfur of high purity. The ammonia is recovered and... Purification Most crude oils contain small amounts of hydrogen sulfide, but these levels may be increased by the decomposition of heavier sulfur compounds (such as the mercaptans) during refinery processing. The bulk of the hydrogen sulfide is contained in process-unit overhead gases, which are ultimately consumed in the refinery fuel system. In order to minimize noxious emissions, most refinery fuel gases... in photosynthesis: Overall reaction of photosynthesis ...comparisons between photosynthetic processes in green plants and in certain photosynthetic sulfur bacteria provided important information about the photosynthetic mechanism. Sulfur bacteria use hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as a source of hydrogen atoms and produce sulfur instead of oxygen during photosynthesis. The overall reaction is in Saturn (planet): Composition and structure Other major molecules observed in Saturn’s atmosphere are methane and ammonia, which are two to seven times more abundant relative to hydrogen than in the Sun. Hydrogen sulfide and water are also suspected to be present in the deeper atmosphere but have not yet been detected. Minor molecules that have been detected spectroscopically from Earth include phosphine, carbon monoxide, and germane.... in Jupiter (planet): Cloud composition ...may be caused by other ammonia-sulfur compounds such as ammonium polysulfides. Sulfur compounds are invoked as the likely colouring agents because sulfur is relatively abundant in the cosmos and hydrogen sulfide is notably absent from Jupiter’s atmosphere above the clouds. in Uranus (planet): The atmosphere ...carbon-to-hydrogen ratio suggests that the elements oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur also are enriched relative to solar values. These elements, however, are tied up in molecules of water, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide, which are thought to condense into clouds at levels below the part of the atmosphere that can be seen. Earth-based radio observations reveal a curious depletion of ammonia molecules... in natural gas: Nonhydrocarbon content Often natural gases contain substantial quant


In the board game Monopoly, what is the highest denomination banknote in ‘pounds’ sterling?

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Since 1992, what type of boat is the logo of aftershave ‘Old Spice’?

Reviews of Old Spice by Procter & Gamble — Basenotes.net Show all reviews When I was a kid my grandfather had Old Spice and Skin Original beside the bathroom sink.Whenever he splashed some Old Spice on it smelled very good.As an adult and wearing it though...opposite feelings. From an old bottle by Shulton circa 1993 this stuff is just rough.Bitter cinnamon with a character that feels like someone mixed black pepper in it and shoved it up my nose.A creamy vanilla but strangely smells like popcorn dipped in vanilla.The anise can smell pleasant but the heat amplifies the hell out of it...smells like a whole anise star constantly under my nose.Wearing it is a dare to me,but to others around me it smells good.On a pleasant note I do like that burn of the cinnamon in the aftershave.But yes as much as I like the old-school scents?Old Spice was hard to enjoy. 10th January, 2017 Show all reviews The stuff is classic... What else is there to say? The original Shulton is what I'm talkin about here people! I work as a firefighter in a busy city so needless to see if I'm going to smell like something other than smoke it better be masculine. I'm a younger guy so I don't overdo it but the senior men appreciate the classic vibe as it relates to a strong physical work ethic and overall masculine nostalgia. Some things never die. 20th August, 2016 Show all reviews I respect everyone's views on this fragrance ..if you don't like it then fair enough but for me to give this fragrance a bad review I'd feel pretty evil ..I can't begin to imagine the good times men have had while wearing this through the ages ..it's like critisising a Swiss army knife or a nice pair of levis..old spice has been a man's best friend and has kept the population growing for decades. 24th July, 2016 I love it, fresh clean not overpowering, and perfect. It takes a certain individual to wear this scent and pull it off. The drydown is where the magic happens in this scent. One of the best scents ever made 11th July, 2016 Show all reviews United States I have to give it a thumbs up just for its staying power. I wouldn't wear it now unless I was really nostalgic. It was spicy, cinnamon, oak moss, a real man's fragrance. Everyone's grandfather and father smelled of this in the 50s-80s. Make fun of it if you want, but it has been around longer than most of us have. 28th June, 2016 United States (This review is for the original formula by Shulton) Wow, what a spicy/creamy scent! I recently acquired a NOS set of Old Spice aftershave and cologne from the late 1950's - early 1960's. The original formula is such a treat, nothing like the Old Spice sold today from Procter & Gamble! I highly recommend the vintage version, but if that is not an option for you then I would suggest the version made in India. Though the Indian formula is not identical to the stuff sold once upon a time, it remains pretty close. I just cannot understand why P&G hacked up the formula of this classic (as if ruining the bottle and logo wasn't enough). 01st December, 2015 (last edited: 20th April, 2016) Show all reviews United States I'm not quite a "young man" anymore, but I'm not "old" either. I've loved Old Spice since I was a little boy, and I can remember sniffing at my dad's bottle in my parents' bathroom and thinking that the name suited the smell very well -- to me it smelled "older" and it was definitely "spiced." My dad wore it and the smell made its way into the favorable part of my brain. By that measure, I've never worried about smelling "old" or whatever wearing it because I wear it for me, not for anybody else. The smell that got etched into my memory was whatever formulation was going around in the late 80s and early 90s. You know, the one that others moan about. I love this scent, and it was my first aftershave. I will say that this formulation, which came in a glass bottle, was different from the one in the plastic bottle you can find today. The plastic one smells good initially but then turns very cloying and synthetic, so I just threw it away. The glass one I grew up with didn't d


Who wrote the 1924 musical composition ‘Rhapsody in Blue’?

Rhapsody In Blue, by George Gershwin, performed for first time - Feb 12, 1924 - HISTORY.com Rhapsody In Blue, by George Gershwin, performed for first time Share this: Rhapsody In Blue, by George Gershwin, performed for first time Author Rhapsody In Blue, by George Gershwin, performed for first time URL Publisher A+E Networks “The audience packed a house that could have been sold out at twice the size,” wrote New York Times critic Olin Downes on February 13, 1924, of a concert staged the previous afternoon at the Aeolian Hall in New York City. Billed as an educational event, the “Experiment In Modern Music” concert was organized by Paul Whiteman, the immensely popular leader of the Palais Royal Orchestra, to demonstrate that the relatively new form of music called jazz deserved to be regarded as a serious and sophisticated art form. The program featured didactic segments intended to make this case—segments with titles like “Contrast: Legitimate Scoring vs. Jazzing.” After 24 such stem-winders, the house was growing restless. Then a young man named George Gershwin, then known only as a composer of Broadway songs, seated himself at the piano to accompany the orchestra in the performance of a brand new piece of his own composition, called Rhapsody In Blue. “It starts with an outrageous cadenza of the clarinet,” wrote Downes of the now-famous two-and-a-half-octave glissando that makes Rhapsody in Blue as instantly recognizable as Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. “It has subsidiary phrases, logically growing out of it…often metamorphosed by devices of rhythm and instrumentation.” The music critic of the New York Times was in agreement with Whiteman’s basic premise: “This is no mere dance-tune set for piano and other instruments,” he judged. “This composition shows extraordinary talent, just as it also shows a young composer with aims that go far beyond those of his ilk.” It may be true that George Gershwin had always hoped to transcend the category of popular music, but the piece he used to accomplish that feat was put together very hastily. Just five weeks prior to the “Experiment in Modern Music” concert, Gershwin had not committed to writing a piece for it, when his brother Ira read a report in the New York Tribune stating that George was “at work on a jazz concerto” for the program. Thus painted into a corner, George Gershwin pieced Rhapsody In Blue together as best he could in the time available, leaving his own piano part to be improvised during the world premiere. Rhapsody would, of course, come to be regarded as one of the most important American musical works of the 20th century. It would also open the door for a whole generation of “serious” composers—from Copland to Brecht—to draw on jazz elements in their own important works. Related Videos


Which UK supermarket chain has an in-store section called ‘Market Street’?

TESCO SUPERMARKET CHAIN UK FOOD SHOPS SHOPPING 24 HOUR ONLINE CONSUMER PROTECTION HOME DELIVERY     A                 number of supermarket chains produce their own     brands which they display with some                 prominence.  They also stock the leading                 brands.  However, do they stock smaller                 label brands in the spirit of fair                 competition?  Do they have a fair trade                 policy? And are they packaging their foods in     ocean friendly plastic?   Supermarkets     have developed over the years to become a driving force on the way that     food is grown, sorted and packaged. They also either     sell, or give away plastic carrier bags that are designed for single     use. In the old days these would have been paper, a much more     sustainable product and also biodegradable.      TESCO                 PLANS FIRST U.S. STORE FOR 2007 Tim                  Mason to Head American Operation   LONDON (AdAge.com) -- Tesco, the U.K.ï¿½s                 largest grocery chain and one of its most                 successful brands, will open its first stores in                 the U.S. next year, and one of the regionï¿½s                 most powerful marketers, Tescoï¿½s U.K.                 Marketing Director Tim Mason, will head the U.S.                 operation.       Tesco                 PLC (LSE: TSCO)                 is a United                 Kingdom -based international supermarket chain. It is the largest British retailer,                 both by global sales and by domestic market                 share. Originally specialising in food, it has                 moved into areas such as clothes, consumer                 electronics, consumer financial                 services,  service and consumer telecoms.                 In the year ended 26                 February 2005                 Tesco made a pre-tax profit of ï¿½1.962 billion                 on turnover of ï¿½33.974 billion (the widely                 publicised headline profit of "over ï¿½2                 billion" was "underlying profit" before certain accounting adjustments).   According                 to TNS                 Superpanel Tesco's share of the UK grocery                 market in the 12 weeks to 4 December 2005 was                 30.6%. Across all categories, over ï¿½1 in every                 ï¿½8 of UK retail sales is spent at Tesco. Tesco                 also operates overseas, and non-UK sales for the                 year to 26                 February 2005                 were 20% of total sales.   History   Tesco                 was founded by Jack                 Cohen, who sold groceries in the markets of                 the London                 East End from 1919.                 The Tesco brand first appeared in 1924.                 After Jack Cohen bought a large shipment of tea                 from T.E.                 Stockwell, he made new labels by using                 the first three letters of the supplier's name                 and the first two letters of his surname forming                 the word "TESCO". This information was                 verified by the TESCO press relations on BBC                 Radio in the South on December 10th. In th


Isle of Man Facts, Facts about Isle of Man Know Facts about World Countries Afghanistan Facts Where is Isle of Man? The Isle of Man, also called Mann is a British Crown Dependency, located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. What is the capital of Isle of Man? Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man. With a population of 26,218, it is also the largest town of the Isle of Man. Located at the mouth of the River Douglas, Douglas is the main business, financial, transport, and entertainment hub of the island. The River Douglas forms part of the town's harbor and is the main commercial port. The town is also home to the High Courts and other government buildings of the Isle of Man. How big is Isle of Man? The Isle of Man covers a total area of 221 square miles. The British Crown Dependency has an estimated population of over 80,085. Who are the political leaders of Isle of Man? The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency. The island is a parliamentary democracy and a Constitutional monarchy. Lord of Mann - Elizabeth II Lieutenant Governor - Adam Wood Chief Minister - Allan Bell What currency is used in Isle of Man? The pound sterling denoted by the ISO 4217 code GBP is the official currency of the Isle of Man. It is commonly called the pound, and is the official currency of the United Kingdom, its Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. It is subdivided into 100 pence. What is the official language of Isle of Man? English is the official language of the Isle of Man. Manx Gaelic was also given official status in 1985. Manx is Goidelic Celtic language; it used to be spoken earlier by the majority of the population, but in recent times it is considered "critically endangered". What is the religion of Isle of Man? Christianity is the predominant religion of the Isle of Man. The diocese church is the main Christian denomination followed by the Methodist Church, Pentecostal church. The island also has a small Muslim and Jewish community. What is the economy of Isle of Man like? The Isle of Man has a low-tax economy. The island does not levy any capital gains tax, wealth tax, stamp duty, or inheritance tax. Manufacturing, offshore banking, and tourism are the key sectors of the economy. Agriculture and fishing are also important. In 2003, the gross domestic product (PPP) of the island was estimated at $2.113 billion, while the per capita was $35,000. What is the national symbol of the Isle of Man? The Tree Cassyn Vannin or "three legs of Mann" is the national symbol of the Isle of Man. The Manx triskelion dates back to the late thirteenth century and is believed to have originated in Sicily. The symbol is found in the official flag and official coat of arms of the island.


What animal is a zorro? - Quora Quora British fox Notice the difference in color and how much cuter the British fox is. Cute means that the evolution of the animal has been influenced in some way by humans. Britain has a great many anti-fox hunting groups. Zorro is the Spanish word for “fox.” The inclusion of the “Foxes” topic with this question appears to make it rhetorical. Written Jul 4, 2016 Please give me the oversized chicken A chicken’s body is designed to carry a small 2 pound ball of feathers. If a chicken is scaled up to a 200+ pound bear, it’s going to see its volume and therefore weight increase cubically while it’s little feet will struggle to grow accordingly. By the time we get to our bear sized chicken, it’s going to be so fat that it’ll probably just crush itself. Like t...


How many lanes does an Olympic swimming pool have?

How many lanes does an olympic swimming pool have | Poll Everywhere That's an interesting question! Looks like a Poll Everywhere user asked an audience that very same question. You can crowdsource answers, too! We'll walk you through the steps to turn this question into a live poll. After that, you can ask any crowd, anywhere, anytime. Much more fun than asking Google. How many lanes does an olympic swimming pool have Poll responses are kept private 6 8 10 Ask your audience a question with the Poll Everywhere app Step 2 Audience answers in real time using mobile phones, Twitter, or web browsers Step 3 See your response live on the web or in a PowerPoint presentation Still have questions? Is Poll Everywhere free? Yes! Free plans for K12 and Higher Ed educators include 40 responses per question, and the free business plan allows 25 responses per question. Paid plans allow more responses per question, along with premium features like moderation, post-event reporting, and a custom URL for your audience response page. Is this legit? Yup. We invented this live text/web polling bonanza back in 2007. Now over 60% of the Fortune 500 and 100,000 educators use Poll Everywhere to engage everyone. We process millions of audience responses every month.


In 2003, who became the oldest woman to win FHM’s ‘Sexiest Woman in the World ‘ award?

FHM’s Sexiest Woman In The World | 20 Year Retrospective | MTV UK By Jennifer Lynn When FHM’s Sexiest Woman In The World poll began back in 1995, this year’s winner Jennifer Lawrence was just five years old, and The Hunger Games probably wasn’t even a twinkle in author Suzanne Collins’ eye. In the decade where supermodels reigned supreme, it’s no surprise that Claudia Schiffer was voted the first ever Sexiest Woman In The World, but would you have expected 20 years of the poll to look like this? See all 20 of FHM’s Sexiest Woman In The World winners in the gallery FHM’s Sexiest Woman In The World | 20 Year Retrospective 1995: German supermodel Claudia Schiffer was FHM’s first-ever Sexiest Woman in the World and we can totally see why. 1 of 20 1996: The X-Files star Gillian Anderson was the stuff dreams are made of as FBI agent Dana Scully and she’s still bringing sexy back 20 years later in BBC drama The Fall. 2 of 20 1997: She’s best known to our generation as Susan in Desperate Housewives, but we reckon it was Teri Hatcher’s specs appeal in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman that bagged her the Sexiest Woman in the World title in 1997. 3 of 20 1998: Funny IS sexy, but we’re sure it helped that comedic actress Jenny McCarthy was also a former Playboy pin-up when she was voted Sexiest Woman in the World in 1998. 4 of 20 1999: Not only was she super hot as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, but Sarah Michelle Gellar also spent 1999 playing twisted sexpot Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions, which we’re sure didn’t hurt her votes one bit. 5 of 20 2000: Before she was the mother of twins, back when she had only been divorced once, Jennifer Lopez was ruling the airways with dancefloor classic Waiting For Tonight. We’ve all seen her getting wet in the video – the Sexiest Woman in the World title was 6 of 20 2001: Marrying backing dancer Cris Judd didn’t hurt J-Lo’s appeal and she was crowned Sexiest Woman in the World for the second year running in 2001. 7 of 20 2002: Her ball control might not have been up to much, but Anna Kournikova bagged the Sexiest Woman in the World title in 2002, after an appearance in long-term boyf Enrique Iglesias’ Escape video. 8 of 20 2003: Halle Berry is still the oldest lady on record to have won FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World – believe it or not she was 37 at the time of awarding and went on to rock Catwoman’s signature latex a year later. Me-owww. 9 of 20 2004: Queen of the Midriff and Princess of Pop, Britney Spears was a deserving winner back in 2004, when she famously writhed around wearing nothing but Swarovski crystals in her Toxic video. 10 of 20 2005: Kelly Brook spent the summer of 2005 hosting Celebrity Love Island, but it seems that the male population fell more in lust with her than any of the contestants. Isabella who? 11 of 20 2006: Youngest winner on record Keira Knightley was just 21 when she took the Sexiest Woman in the World crown in 2006. Cougars clearly weren’t a ‘thing’ then, eh boys? 12 of 20 2007: Jessica Alba. No explanation necessary. 13 of 20 2008: Megan Fox has come a long way since playing Sydney in Hope & Faith and we’re sure her 2008 role as Mikaela Banes in Transformers didn’t hurt her… well, transformation. 14 of 20 2009: Everyone’s favourite X Factor judge Cheryl Cole was FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World in 2009 and, after spending a lot of time on her Instagram, we can confirm she’s still got it. 15 of 20 2010: In fact, the former Girls Aloud star is so hot that she matched J-Lo’s two-in-a-row feat. Why aye, pet. 16 of 20 2011: She replaced Megan Fox as the female lead in Transformers in 2011, so it makes sense that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley would also get a nod from FHM, and we’re sure her work with Victoria’s Secret didn’t hurt either. 17 of 20 2012: Whether it was her stint as an X Factor judge or her bad girl reputation that got everyone voting for her we don’t know, but Tulisa Contostavlos sizzled as FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World in 2012. 18 of 20 2013: The ultimate friend with benefits (except maybe Justin Timberlake), Mila Kunis was last year’s


The Calcutta Cup is played for in which sport?

The History of the Calcutta Cup By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments The Calcutta Cup is the trophy presented to the winner of the England versus Scotland rugby union match which takes place during the annual Six Nations Championship – also currently known as the RBS 6 Nations – between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy. The Six Nations Championships date back to 1883 in its original guise as the Home Nations Championships, when it was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. More recently, trophies have been awarded for a number of individual competitions during the Six Nations including the Millennium Trophy which is awarded to the winner of the game between England and Ireland; the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy which is awarded to the winner of the game between France and Italy and the Centenary Quaich which is awarded to the winner of the game between Scotland and Ireland. However, the Calcutta Cup pre-dates all of the other Six Nations trophies and indeed the competition itself. England v. Scotland, 1901 Following the popular introduction of rugby to India in 1872, the Calcutta (Rugby) Football Club was established by former students of Rugby School in January 1873, joining the Rugby Football Union in 1874. However, with the departure of a local British army regiment (and perhaps more crucially the cancellation of the free bar at the club!), interest in rugby diminished in the area and sports such as cricket , tennis and polo began to thrive as they were better suited to the Indian climate. Whilst the Calcutta (Rugby) Football Club was disbanded in 1878, members decided to keep the memory of the club alive by having the remaining 270 silver rupees in their bank account melted down to be made into a trophy. The trophy was then presented to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be used as “the best means of doing some lasting good for the cause of Rugby Football.” The trophy, which stands at approximately 18 inches (45 cm) high, sits on a wooden base whose plates hold the date of each match played; the winning country and the names of both team captains. The silver cup is delicately etched and decorated with three king cobras who form the handles of the cup and sitting atop the circular lid is an Indian elephant. The Calcutta Cup on display at Twickenham, 2007 The original trophy is still in existence but years of mistreatment (including a drunken kick about in 1988 on Princes Street in Edinburgh by the England player Dean Richards and the Scottish player John Jeffry in which the trophy was used as the ball) have left it too fragile to be moved from its permanent home at the Museum of Rugby in Twickenham. Instead both England and Scotland have full size models of the cup to be displayed by the winning team and when England are the victors the original trophy is displayed by the Museum of Rugby in a purpose built trophy cabinet with revolving stand. The Calcutta Club had thought that the trophy would be used as an annual prize for club competitions, similarly to the Football FA Cup which was introduced around the same time. Indeed in 1884 the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club re-established rugby in Calcutta in 1884 and a club trophy called the Calcutta Rugby Union Challenge Cup - which also became known as the Calcutta Cup - was introduced in 1890. However, the RFU preferred to keep the competition at international level to retain the ‘gentlemanly’ rather than competitive nature of the sport and run the risk of a move to professionalism. England rugby captain Martin Johnson signing autographs on the Close at the birthplace of rugby football, Rugby School As Wales didn’t have a national team and Ireland’s team lagged far behind the English and Scottish sides, the Calcutta Cup became the victor’s trophy in the annual England versus Scotland game following its arrival in the UK in 1878. Since the first game in 1879 (which was declared a draw) England has won 54% of the 118 matches played and Scotland 39%, with 13% of matches ending in a draw between the two sides. Annual matches between the two sides have


In which year was Scotland united with England by the Acts of Union?

Act of Union | Great Britain [1707] | Britannica.com Great Britain [1707] Act of Union, (May 1, 1707), treaty that effected the union of England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain . Examining England’s Act of Union with Scotland (1707) and the Articles of Union with Scotland … © UK Parliament Education Service (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Since 1603 England and Scotland had been under the same monarchs. After revolutions in 1688–89 (see Glorious Revolution ) and 1702–03, projects for a closer union miscarried, and in 1703–04 international tension provoked a dangerous legislative warfare between the separate parliaments of England and Scotland. On both sides of the border, however, statesmen were beginning to realize that an incorporating union offered the only mutually acceptable solution to a problem that had suddenly become urgent: Scotland’s need for economic security and material assistance and England’s need for political safeguards against French attacks and a possible Jacobite restoration, for which Scotland might serve as a conveniently open back door. England’s bargaining card was freedom of trade; Scotland’s was acquiescence in the Hanoverian succession. Both points were quickly accepted by the commissioners appointed by Queen Anne to discuss union, and within three months they had agreed on a detailed treaty (April–July 1706). The two kingdoms were to be united, the Protestant succession was adopted, and trade was to be free and equal throughout Great Britain and its dominions. Subject to certain temporary concessions , taxation, direct and indirect, would also be uniform; and England compensated Scotland for undertaking to share responsibility for England’s national debt by payment of an equivalent of £398,085 10 shillings. Scots law and the law courts were to be preserved. In the united Parliament, Scotland, because of its relative poverty, was given the inadequate representation of 45 commoners and 16 lords. By separate statutes annexed to the treaty, the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and the Episcopal Church of England were secured against change. With only minor amendments the Scottish Parliament passed the treaty in January 1707, and the English passed it soon after. The royal assent was given on March 6, and the union went into effect on May 1, 1707. Learn More in these related articles:


George Clooney, Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer have all played which fictional character on film?

Number One Guy: Why Michael Keaton Is Cinema's Best Batman REDDIT There have been five men to portray Batman in the character’s eight live-action feature-length films, from Adam West in Batman ’66 to Christain Bale in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. All five actors came with their strengths and weaknesses, but the best was Michael Keaton, who played the DC Comics superhero in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns. In the first major scene of Batman ’89 , Keaton famously grabs a terrified mugger by the collar, holds him off the side of a building, pulls him close to his face and hisses, “I’m Batman.” As a 12-year old watching that moment on a VHS tape in my living room, I believed Michael Keaton. And I still believe him as a grown man watching it on DVD in my office 25 years later, even after having seen a half-dozen different Batman movies since. I realize declaring Michael Keaton’s performance as Batman to be not only my favorite Batman but the best Batman is a somewhat controversial statement, even (especially?) among my fellow writers at ComicsAlliance , but allow me to make my case. Playing Batman is a dual role. An actor has to portray both a fabulously wealthy socialite-with-a secret Bruce Wayne and the caped crime fighter Batman. The latter necessitates a strong chin, a good set of expressive lips with a range of smirks, smiles and grimaces, and the ability to act with one’s eyeballs alone (unlike comic book Batman, all the movie Batmen have had visible eyeballs, unobscured by the stylized white triangle eyes the drawn Batmen almost always have). All of the movie Batmen have cleared those hurdles: West, Keaton, Bale, Val Kilmer and George Clooney. But of them, Keaton seems to have been the best at playing the characters as separate people aware of one another’s existence, and of playing his own, unique version of the Batman. Let’s look at his competition.   Adam West   As the guy who played the title role in the first live-action, feature-length Batman film, which was of course based on the television show that ran from 1966-1968 (the influence of which on America’s understanding of comics is hard to overstate), West was the Batman for multiple generations, even lending his voice to many of the character’s cartoon appearances. I don’t think it’s possible to knock his performance in any way. Did West look good in the tights and satin cape, with a cowl that looks like it as made by a fourth-grader’s mother the night before the talent show? No. Did he differentiate the characters of Batman from Bruce Wayne in the slightest? No. Did he have the physical presence of a guy who could beat up a room full of thugs. No, of course not. All of that was, of course, part and parcel to the gag of what was an innovative television and, later, film comedy. “Campy” is the word most often used to describe Batman ’66, but I’m not entirely sure that’s the right word, as camp in film generally necessitates a lack of self-awareness, and West and everyone else knew exactly what they were doing. The trick was to say and do stupid things very earnestly, and to convince the audience that he  was 100% committed to every line and action. And West did so wonderfully. But as presented, West’s Batman  is a very one-dimensional part with no complexity or nuance. As flawlessly executed a vision as it was, West’s Batman was nevertheless a limited vision.   Val Kilmer and George Clooney   Kilmer’s Batman Forever and Clooney’s Batman and Robin completed the tonal circle back to Batman ’66, with the much-maligned Batman and Robin essentially being a 1990s makeover with expensive special effects. As such, it can be difficult to separate the good from the bad in either film, and even harder to sift out what was terrible on purpose and what was terrible by accident. That includes the acting. Kilmer was handsomer and buffer than Keaton, but Keaton’s success had established that a believable Bruce Wayne/Batman didn’t need to be impossibly comic book gorgeous or particularly imposing physically. But as a blond man his casting was somewhat sacrilegious to Ba


Which English comedian was born Frederick Fowell in 1943?

Freddie Starr, Comedian • Biography & Facts Freddie Starr Comedian Freddie Starr (born Frederick Leslie Fowell, 9 January 1943) is an English comedian, impressionist, singer and actor. Starr was the lead singer of Merseybeat pop group The Midniters during the early 1960s, and came to prominence in the early 1970s after appearing on Opportunity Knocks and the Royal Variety Performance.


In the Shakespeare play ‘The Merchant of Venice’, who is Jessica’s father?

Jessica's character and conduct in the Merchant of Venice   Examination Questions on The Merchant of Venice Question: Jessica's character and conduct, particularly with reference to Shylock's influence and training; in contrast with Portia's home-influence? Answer: Jessica had in her all the rudiments of a very lovely womanhood; but a deal of cultivation was needed to develop them to anything like perfection. It is highly improbable that Shylock had ever consciously given her any training whatever, save such as might be conveyed to her through numerous injunctions to "fast bind" in order that she might "fast find." Though his evil influence had failed to injure to a really dangerous extent her innate truth and purity, yet it had had such an effect upon her character as to make it perfectly easy and natural to her to deceive and desert her unloving father, who made her home a hell, and to cling in preference to her Christian lover. True to the precepts which had been dinged in her ears through her whole life, she did not make her escape without a fair supply of the needful gold. But though this general principle has been imparted to her by Shylock, she has failed to learn the lesson of the value of money; and she spends his hard-earned ducats with a freedom and recklessness that is positive torture to her grasping father. To me, one of the most pitiful evidences of Jessica's lack of proper home training is the way in which she speaks of her father after her arrival at Belmont. That she should have lost all respect and love for him, and that she should have voluntarily deserted him without apparently feeling the slightest compunction, is perhaps no more than natural; but when she listens to, and even joins in, the accusations of wickedness and cruelty made against him, we cannot but deplore the blemish which ignorance of the good and the beautiful has left upon her character. Had she had the refining influences thrown around her which Portia enjoyed in her home life, though she might never have been the force which the latter was, she might have been, as she doubtless afterwards became, as true, beautiful, and loyal as her instincts would direct.