Who is the regular appointed captain of the England Twenty20 cricket team as at September 2012?

World Twenty20: Team-by-team guide | Sport | The Guardian World Twenty20 World Twenty20: Team-by-team guide The fourth edition of the tournament kicks off in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, when the host country take on Zimbabwe. Twelve nations will contest the three-week competition A Sri Lankan drives past a banner promoting the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo. The opening fixture takes place in the southern port town of Hambantota on Tuesday. Photograph: Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/Getty Images Andy Wilson and Mike Butcher Monday 17 September 2012 06.09 EDT First published on Monday 17 September 2012 06.09 EDT This article is 4 years old Group A Twenty20 World Cup Ranking: 10th Twenty20 World Cup record: 2007 dnq; 2009 dnq; 2010 1st rd Squad: Nawroz Mangal, Asghar Stanikzai, Dawlat Zadran, Gulbodin Naib, Hamid Hassan, Izatullah Dawlatzai, Javed Ahmadi, Karim Sadiq, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Shahzad, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nasim Baras, Samiullah Shenwari, Shafi qullah Shafiq, Shapoor Zadran Prospects: Their presence still seems novel but this is their second appearance, and after being crushed by India then roughed up by Morne Morkel in the Caribbean in 2010, they may feel that facing England in subcontinental conditions offers them a best opportunity yet of a shock. Player to watch: Hamid Hassan, the distinctly slippery quick bowler. Such a shame no English county has given him a crack. ENGLAND Twenty20 World Cup Ranking: 2nd Twenty20 World Cup record: 2007 Super 8; 2009 Super 8; 2010 winner Squad: Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Jos Buttler, Jade Dernbach, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Craig Kieswetter, Michael Lumb, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel, Graeme Swann, Luke Wright Prospects: Holders and favourites, according to their position at the top of the ICC's world T20 rankings, but it doesn't quite feel that way, given general unease in subcontinental conditions, and the absence of the man of the 2010 tournament. Player to watch: Eoin Morgan becomes the key batsman in the absence of Kevin Pietersen, and the scalp that opponents will most prize. INDIA Twenty20 World Cup Ranking: 7th Twenty20 World Cup record: 2007 winner; 2009 Super 8, 2010 Super 8 Squad: MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Ravichandran Ashwin, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Piyush Chawla, Ashok Dinda, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Manoj Tiwary, Yuvraj Singh Prospects: The winners of the first World T20 in South Africa in 2007 have not even made the semi-finals in two tournaments since, and certainly have the potential to do better than that. Might still be questions over their athleticism in the field. Player to watch: Yuvraj Singh's presence is a terrific story, after he underwent chemotherapy this year for a rare form of cancer, and he might bring Stuart Broad out in a cold sweat after that famous over in 2007 which cost the new England captain 36. Group B Twenty20 World Cup Ranking: 9th Twenty20 World Cup record: 2007 semi-final; 2009 first round; 2010 runner-up Squad: George Bailey, Shane Watson, Daniel Christian, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, Brad Hogg, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Clint McKay, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Cameron White Prospects: Sadly, the line about them going into the tournament below Ireland in the official world T20 rankings no longer holds true. They have sneaked above the Irish to ninth, and are breathing down the necks of Bangladesh. But they will field brilliantly, and the rest of the tournament will be wary of the Aussie underdogs. Player to watch: Dan Christian. Probably still Dan Who? to a fair proportion of cricket followers, but he is an explosive all-rounder who is proud of his Aboriginal roots . IRELAND Twenty20 World Cup Ranking: 11th Twenty20 World Cup record: 2007 dnq; 2009 super 8; 2010 1st round Squad: William Porterfield, Alex Cusack, George Dockrell, Trent Johnson, Nigel Jones, Ed Joyce, Tim Murtagh, Kevin O'Brien. Niall O'Brien, Boyd Rankin, Max Sorensen, Paul Stirling, Stuart Thomp


Which actor's roles include the 'Man from Atlantis' and Bobby Ewing in 'Dallas'?

Patrick Duffy - IMDb IMDb Actor | Director | Producer Youngest of 2 children, and only son born to Terrence and Marie Duffy. He is NOT related to Julia Duffy , of Newhart (1982) fame. Patrick was born in Montana, where his parents owned local taverns, and raised in Seattle since age 12. He wanted to become a professional athlete, and became a certified scuba diver while in his teens. However, his ... See full bio » Born: a list of 27 images created 05 Sep 2012 a list of 35 people created 07 Mar 2015 a list of 44 people created 15 Mar 2015 a list of 35 images created 31 Oct 2015 a list of 43 people created 27 Nov 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Patrick Duffy's work have you seen? User Polls 5 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Step by Step Frank Lambert / Yo-Yo (1991-1998)  2015 The Fosters (TV Series) Robert Quinn Sr. - The End of the Beginning (2015) ... Robert Quinn Sr.  2012-2014 Dallas (TV Series)  2010 30 for 30 (TV Series documentary) Narrator  2010 Party Down (TV Series) Patrick Duffy  2010 Healing Hands (TV Movie) Uncle Norman  2009 Love Takes Wing (TV Movie) Mayor Evans  2006 Desolation Canyon (TV Movie) Sheriff Tomas 'Swede' Lundstrom  1999 Dead Man's Gun (TV Series) Lyman Gage  1998 Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) Wayde Garrett  1997 Heart of Fire (TV Movie) Max Tucker  1992 Goof Troop (TV Series) Harold Hatchback - Buddy Building (1992) ... Harold Hatchback (voice)  1991 Daddy (TV Movie)  1990 Murder C.O.D. (TV Movie) Steve Murtaugh  1990 ABC TGIF (TV Series) Frank  1988 Unholy Matrimony (TV Movie) John Dillman  1987 Our House (TV Series) Johnny Witherspoon  1986 Strong Medicine (TV Movie) Dr. Andrew Jordan  1981 The Love Boat (TV Series) Ralph Sutton - The Walking Bomb (1976) ... Sgt. Musial  1974 Hurricane (TV Movie) - Hindsight, Part 3 (2016) ... (as Patrick G. Duffy)  2014 Dallas (TV Series) (1 episode)  2016 The Eighties (TV Mini-Series documentary) Actor, 'Dallas'  2014 The Insider (TV Series) Himself  2004-2014 The View (TV Series) Himself  2014 The Talk (TV Series) Himself  1990-2014 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Guest  2013 Pioneers of Television (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  2012 This Morning (TV Series) Himself  2012 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV Series) Himself  2006-2011 Loose Women (TV Series) Himself  2011 Inside TNT's Dallas (TV Short) Himself  2009 TV Land Moguls (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  2008 Bingo America (TV Series) Himself - Host  2007 TV Land Confidential (TV Series documentary) Himself - Interviewee  2007 Bring Back... Dallas (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006 A Hero's Welcome (TV Special) Host  2005 All-Star Cup 2005 (TV Series) Himself  2004 Good Day Live (TV Series) Himself  2004 Biography (TV Series documentary) Himself  2003 CBS at 75 (TV Special documentary) Himself  2002 After They Were Famous (TV Series documentary) Himself  2002 TVography: Suzanne Somers - Mastering Success (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2002 Top Ten (TV Series documentary) Himself  2000-2002 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) Himself  1998-2002 Intimate Portrait (TV Series documentary) Himself  2000 So Graham Norton (TV Series) Himself  2000 Dale's All Stars (TV Series) Himself  1998 Late Lunch (TV Series) Himself  1996 Talk Soup (TV Series) Himself  1995 The Ultimate TV Trivia Challenge (TV Movie documentary) Himself  1991 Showbiz Today (TV Series) Himself  1988 Your Alcohol I.Q. (Video documentary short) Himself  1986-1987 Hour Magazine (TV Series) Himself  1987 The Morning Program (TV Series) Himself  1983 exclusiv (TV Series documentary) Himself  1983 Formule 1 (TV Series) Himself  1982 Estudio abierto (TV Series) Himself - Guest  1977-1979 The Hollywood Squares (TV Series) Himself  2016 Geschichten aus der Salzburger Altstadt (TV Movie documentary) Himself (uncredited)  2012 The Wright Stuff (TV Series) Himself - Actor - Episode #17.174 (2012) ... Himself - Actor  2011 Breakfast (TV Series) TV commercial: Miracle-Ear Digital Hearing Aids See more » Publicity Listings: 3 Interviews | 2 Articles | 4 Magazine Co


KING IDRIS, OUSTED IN '69 BY QADDAFI, DIES IN CAIRO - NYTimes.com KING IDRIS, OUSTED IN '69 BY QADDAFI, DIES IN CAIRO AP Published: May 26, 1983 CAIRO, May 25— Qaddafi and other army officers overthrew him in 1969, died today in a Cairo hospital. He was 93 years old. He entered Misr International Hospital on May 16 because of complications resulting from his advanced age. At his death, he had spent nearly a third of his 93 years in Egypt, living here for about 14 years after he was deposed and for 22 years after Mussolini extended control over Libya in the 1920's. ---- Libya's First and Last King By ALBIN KREBS Idris I was Libya's first and last king. A frail ascetic Moslem scholar, he was mild and soft-spoken, but his pale blue eyes behind steel-rimmed spectacles could mask an autocratic iron-willed determination. He was coldly uncompromising in actions against his enemies, at one point even stripping 30 members of his royal family of their rights and titles, exiling seven princes and ordering the execution of a nephew who had killed one of the most trusted royal advisers. He came to power on Dec. 24, 1951, when the United Kingdom of Libya was created under United Nations auspices. He ruled until Sept. 1, 1969, when his Government was overthrown by a military coup led by Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, then only 27 years old. The King, already 79 years old, was out of the country, being treated for a leg ailment at the Turkish spa Bursa. He went from there to Greece, and then to Egypt. The Discovery of Oil The end of his rule came only a decade after the discovery of oil in Libya, a development that changed the mostly barren desert nation from one of the poorest of countries into one of the most potentially prosperous. Idris, who described himself as a direct descendant of Mohammed, was born in the oasis of Jarabub, in the Province of Cyrenaica, on March 13, 1890, when Libya was still under Ottoman rule. He was the grandson of the founder of the austere Senussi Moslem sect, and, under the guidance of his father and grandfather, he was trained for the sect's leadership, which he assumed in 1917. By that time the Libyan territories were conquered by Italy, which was trying to colonize them when World War I began. In 1920 the Italians, who defeated the Turks in fighting in Libya during the war, named Idris, whose full name was Mohammed Idris el-Mahdi es-Senussi, Emir of Cyrenaica. He had absolute authority over five oases. Loathed the Fascists But with Mussolini's rise to power, Idris, who loathed the Fascists, fled in 1922 with his family to Egypt, using his exile headquarters to direct Libyan nationalist guerrilla warfare. During World War II he supported the British Eighth Army, forming a small force of desert fighters and scouts, drawn chiefly from the Senussi sect. Idris's forces ''fought with a vengeance'' in the battle for Cyrenaica and another province, Tripolitania, according to contemporary accounts. After the war, those two provinces, plus the inland, oasis-dotted province of Fezzan, were united as a Libyan nation. Idris returned to Benghazi, capital of his native Cyrenaica, after the Italians surrendered. Britain, which held the upper hand in deciding the fate of much of North Africa, recognized Idris as Emir, and in 1949 installed him as leader of the self-governing territory. A Benign Autocracy Later, after the federation of the Libyan provinces was formed and a provisional assembly drafted a Constitution and proclaimed Idris King, many Tripolitanians protested that this ''shepherd ruler'' had been imposed on them by Britain. But after a riotous first election in 1952, the Libyans seemed to settle down under a benign autocracy. The King steered his country to a close alliance with Britain and the United States, which pumped vast financial aid into Libya in exchange for air bases there. Idris I, whose first two marriages ended in divorce because no child was born, married his cousin Emira Fatima in 1933. But she did not bear a son until 1952, and the infant died within 24 hours. Intent on having a hereditary succes


Which National Trust property in Northumberland was the home of inventor and engineer William Armstrong?

Cragside | National Trust National Trust Cragside house tucked up for the winter National Trust / Susie Important notice - Please be aware that the estate is now closed until 18 February 2017. Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland - the wonder of its age Stretch your legs  With over 1000 acres to explore there's plenty of walking to enjoy at Cragside. From a gentle stroll through the Pinetum to a challenging hike through the heart of the estate, you’ll find a perfect walk to suit all abilities. Family adventures   There are plenty of family adventures to be had at Cragside. Have fun with 50 things, explore the woodland, get lost in the Labyrinth, head out on a family walk, visit the Young Engineer’s zone and whizz down the slide in the Adventure Play Area! Explore the gardens  Lord Armstrong was a landscape genius - Cragside is his imagination in physical form. Visit the Formal Gardens, Pinetum and Rock Garden and see how he experimented with plants, trees and water on a gigantic scale to create the gardens here at Cragside. Join our team  We've many roles to tempt you to join our team including; becoming a room guide or a member of our behind the scenes team. You can also become a learning assistant and help deliver our educational program or get active and help manage out vast landscape. Cragside Learning Children sitting on a tree stump beside the tree sculpture known as Douglas National Trust Images / Arnhel de Serra From an over-night school visit to a relaxing family holiday Cragside has it all, set in the beautiful surroundings of the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. Places nearby Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer Give Limited car parking for campervans Free shuttle bus service Dogs welcome in all outdoor areas, on leads at all times Toilets located at the Visitor Centre, near to the House and Crozier car park ( near play area) Browse for gifts and treats in our Shop Locally sourced food and drink served in our tea-rooms Groups welcome - please contact us before you visit School groups welcome, please call 01669 622003 Family Baby changing and feeding facilities For anyone wishing to carry their children in the house, please use either a front carrying baby sling or a hip carrying infant seat. We have a selection available for loan if required Children's adventure play area, labyrinth, trim trail for older children and adults Children's menu available Pocket money toys, books, games and sweets for sale in the shop Fun family events throughout the year Microwave and bottle warmer available for use in the tea-rooms Picnic areas Some challenging terrain and distances Mobility parking in main car park,120 yards from visitor centre Wheelchairs available to borrow in the house and grounds – please book in advance Assistance dogs welcome in all areas Level access to shop and tea-rooms Adapted toilets at Visitor Centre, House and Crozier car park (near to play area) Free shuttle bus service between main areas There is more information available on our homepage, take a look at our leaflet for disabled visitors Please contact us if you would like any more information Close Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and woodland - the wonder of its age Enter the world of Lord Armstrong - Victorian inventor, innovator and landscape genius. Cragside house was truly a wonder of its age. Discover the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. It is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden. Children will love our adventure play area and exploring Nelly's Labyrinth, a network of paths and tunnels cut out of a vast area of rhododendron forest. Telephone Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX By cycle Cycle route information By bus To nearby Rothbury, Arriva X14 bus from Newcastle Haymarket, Monday to Saturday. Spirit Buses Monday to Sundays. See websites for more details. Find a timetable Spirit Buses web


Who is the father of James, Viscount Severn?

James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor (Windsor), Viscount Lord of Severn - Genealogy James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor (Windsor), Viscount Lord of Severn Also Known As: "James Viscount Severn", "His Royal Highness Prince James of Wessex" Current Location:: Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey, England Immediate Family: Viscount, 8th in Line of Succession to the British throne, Viscount Severn Managed by: sister About James, Viscount Severn James Alexander Philip Theo, Viscount Severn Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn and His Royal Highness Prince James of Wessex. (b. 17 December 2007) James, Viscount Severn, is a member of the British Royal Family. He is the second child and only son of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. He is also the youngest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. Viscount Severn is eighth in line to the throne. Early life Lord Severn was born by caesarean section at 16:20 UTC on 17 December 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital. At birth he weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces (2.8 kg).[2] Prince Edward, who was present for the birth of his second child, remarked that the birth was "a lot calmer than last time" (a reference to the emergency delivery of their first child, Lady Louise), that his wife was "doing very well," and that his son was "like most babies, rather small, very cute and very cuddly."[2] The baby and his mother were released from hospital on 20 December, and the following day his names were announced as James Alexander Philip Theo.[3] His sister, Lady Louise Windsor, is four years his senior. The siblings live with their parents at Bagshot Park in Surrey. Lord Severn was admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London on 24 January 2008 with what Buckingham Palace called a "minor allergic reaction."[4] He was released from hospital within days. Lord Severn was christened on 19 April 2008 in the private chapel of Windsor Castle by the Dean of Windsor, Bishop David Conner.[5][6] His christening gown was a newly made replica of the gown originally used by his great-great-great-grandaunt Princess Victoria, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, in 1840. It has been worn for most royal christenings since then, and the old gown has now been preserved.[5] Severn's godparents are Denise Poulton, Jeanye Irwin, Alastair Bruce, Duncan Bullivant and Tom Hill.[6] Titles, styles, honours and arms Titles and styles 17 December 2007-present: Viscount Severn Legally: His Royal Highness Prince James of Wessex Letters patent issued in 1917 (and still in force today) assign a princely status and the style of 'Royal Highness' to all male-line grandchildren of a monarch. The baby is thus entitled to all of these, and as such would be referred to as His Royal Highness Prince James of Wessex.[7] However, when his parents married, it was announced that, in accordance with their wishes, their children would not be styled as Princes or Princesses with the style Royal Highness, but rather as the children of an Earl.[8] The eldest son of an earl is customarily accorded one of his father's subsidiary titles by courtesy, so James is referred to as Viscount Severn, despite his legal status as a prince. Honours In June 2008, to recognise a visit by his father to the province of Manitoba, the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba-in-Council named a lake in the north of the province after Viscount Severn.[9] Notes ans Sources ^ Given his proper title under the 1917 Letters Patent, HRH Prince James of Wessex holds no surname. ^ a b "Countess gives birth to baby boy". BBC. 17 December 2007. ^ "Edward and Sophie name baby James". BBC. 21 December 2007. ^ "Royal baby has allergic reaction". BBC. 25 January 2008. ^ a b "Announcement of the Arrangement for the Christening of Viscount Severn". royal.gov.uk. 15 April 2008. ^ a b "Queen sees grandson's christening". BBC News. 19 April 2008. ^ Francois Velde. "Royal Styles and Titles – 1917 Letters Patent". Heraldica.org. Retrieved 2010-10-30. ^ "Special Report | 1999 | 06/99 | royal wedding | Wessex titles for Edward and Sophie".


What is the English name for plants of the Erica genus?

All About Growing Heathers and Heaths in the Garden CLOSE Heather and Heath Basics When people mention heather, they are almost always talking about two different genera of plants: heaths and heathers. Although both belong to the Ericaceae family, they are botanically different and are divided into the Calluna genus and the Erica genus. For practical purposes, however, they are nearly identical, sharing color, form, and growth habits. They are all evergreen, well-mannered, and low-maintenance plants that thrive in similar conditions of sunlight, water, and soil. Winter hardiness is the only major difference between species. continue reading below Must-Know Facts About Heather All true heathers are cultivars of just one species, Calluna vulgaris (which some botanists erroneously classify as Erica vulgaris), and there are easily more than 500 varieties available. Most are summer-blooming, ranging from white to rose to deep purple, and their foliage is green to fire orange; their leaves are small and scalelike. Most form low-growing mounds or spreading mats. For the heather lover in the North, these are the plants of choice, as opposed to the true heaths, which offer more colors but are generally less hardy. Calluna are typically hardy in Zones 5-7 but may thrive as far north as Zone 3 with adequate winter protection or snow cover. These low, mounding shrubs are the ling of Scotland, the famous heather of the Highlands. The true heaths belong to the Erica genus and include more than 700 species and countless cultivars, such as winter heath (Erica carnea), bell heath (Erica cinerea), Darley Dale heath (Erica x darleyensis), Cornish heath (Erica vagans), and cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix). Hardiness ranges widely; for instance, Erica carnea will bloom under snow, but many of the South African varieties, such as blood-red heath (Erica cruenta), are best left to the greenhouse and florist trades. The true heaths offer an amazing range of foliage and bloom color, well beyond the pinks of the heathers; they also come in taller shrub forms and even some small trees. With hundreds of species and cultivars suitable for hardiness Zones 7-9 or 10 (and a few, such as Erica carnea, even hardier), the heaths provide a wide variety of colors and bloom times to fill Southern gardens . Other than heaths' greater susceptibility to cold weather, the main difference between heaths and heathers is that heaths have needlelike leaves rather than flat leaves. The scalelike leaves of heather, in fact, feature tiny hairs, which give the foliage a grayish cast. Calluna cultivars also produce blooms where the corolla (or whorl of petals) is completely encased by the calyx (the usually green "leaves" directly beneath a bloom); the Erica species and varieties feature prominent corollas and small calyxes, which often create a two-tone effect to the blooms. However, the bloom shapes are so nearly the same, says Kate Herrick of Rock Spray Nursery in Truro, Massachusetts, "that only a botanist or a true fanatic will know the difference." Of course, the real reason to plant heath or heather is the colorful bloom and foliage. Imagine Monet's palette loaded with hues of blue, yellow, gold, rose, and green. Imagine a painting built from brush strokes of tall shrubs, lush mounds, and spreading mats. Plant different types of heathers and heaths, and you can have a steady play of form and color as new plants come into bloom when others fade. Plant several varieties en masse on a slope, and an Impressionist's landscape bursts into vivid life. As heather fans know, selecting plants by color isn't as simple as deciding you like pink blooms; selection by bloom color is actually secondary to the foliage display. A heather's evergreen foliage changes and intensifies in hue during cold weather. For example, Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly' has copper foliage in summer that changes to brick red in winter; Erica x watsonii 'Dawn' (a Watson's heath) has red spring growth that turns to gold later in the year. It is this variability that makes heaths and heathers such arrestin


How many fluid ounces are there in an American pint?

Pints to Ounces - How many ounces in a pint? Pints to Fluid Ounces Conversion How many ounces in a pint? Volume units pints to fluid ounces conversion factors are listed below. To find out how many ounces in pints, multiply by the right conversion factor or simply use the converter below. 1 Pint [Fluid, US] = 16 Ounces [Fluid, US] 1 Pint [UK] = 20 Ounces [Fluid, UK] For fluid oz to pints converter, please go to fluid oz to pints For other volume unit conversions, please go to Volume Conversion Converter Enter a value that you want to convert into US fluid ounces and click on the "convert" button. Pint is an imperial and U.S. customary volume unit. There is one type of pint in imperial system and 2 types (liquid and dry) in united states customary system. It is widely used in daily life, such as measuring beer, milk. The abbreviation is "pt". Fluid ounce is an imperial and U.S. customary volume unit. Fluid ounces are volume units and should not be mistaken with ounces which is mass (weight) unit. The abbreviation is "fl oz".


In which classic novel does Bathsheba Everdene appear?

Far From The Madding Crowd – Review | F*** Magazine Far From The Madding Crowd – Review 2 July, 2015 12:01 am | Shawne Wang Director : Thomas Vinterberg Cast : Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge Genre : Drama/Romance Opens : 2 July 2015 Rating : PG A decent adaptation of a problematic novel, which awkwardly tries to find a feminist angle where there isn’t much of one to begin with.   How do you solve a problem like Bathsheba Everdene? It’s a question that has plagued literary enthusiasts since 1874, when Thomas Hardy first introduced her to the world in one of his classic novels, Far From The Madding Crowd. Today, 141 years later, that same question haunts Thomas Vinterberg’s sumptuous, smart adaptation – one that tries valiantly, but doesn’t wholly succeed, in celebrating the strength of a character that was always somewhat illusory to begin with. In a time ruled and defined exclusively by men, Bathsheba Everdene (Mulligan) stands apart as a free-spirited, independent young lass who refuses to bow to convention. When she inherits the farm belonging to her late uncle, she insists on running it herself – working in the fields and sacking the male workers who disrespect her authority. Small wonder, then, that Bathsheba draws the attention of three suitors, each one representing a different social class and a unique brand of manhood: stoic farmer Gabriel Oak (Schoenaerts); stern, serious-minded landowner William Boldwood (Sheen); and sexy, emotionally scarred sergeant Francis Troy (Sturridge). The main problem with Hardy’s novel, which is largely replicated in Vinterberg’s faithful adaptation, is its awkward attitude towards its lead female character. To be sure, Hardy gives Bathsheba a modern voice that still rings true today: “It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in a language chiefly made by men to express theirs,” she declares. It’s a line so delicious that screenwriter David Nicholls nicked it wholesale for the film. And yet, on a deeper reading of the novel, it becomes far harder to tell whether Hardy is celebrating Bathsheba’s independence, or punishing her for it. To their credit, Vinterberg and Nicholls do try a little harder to add a truly feminist bent to their version of Bathsheba’s story. More care is taken to forge a genuine emotional connection between Bathsheba and Gabriel, even as her seduction of William Boldwood is made less purposeful. Bathsheba still finds herself approaching Sergeant Troy with lust rather than caution, but she does so in a more clear-eyed manner. In effect, Mulligan’s Bathsheba seems bemused at and somewhat resigned to the sillier decisions she makes in her romantic pursuits. The trouble is that, while these little changes do add up to a stronger character, they also result in thematic and tonal confusion. The truth of the matter is that Hardy was not always concerned with celebrating Bathsheba as a character in her own right – he was frequently more interested in commenting on the ideal romantic suitor, the kind of man to whom Bathsheba should give her heart. There’s never any doubt, in Hardy’s mind at least, what her choice should be. After a point, then, Vinterberg’s film flounders because there is, truthfully, no real tension in the romantic dilemma that stares Bathsheba in the face. It’s a shame, because Vinterberg has brought Hardy’s world to life with a very good cast indeed. Mulligan plays the fire and spirit of Bathsheba well, although she’s trapped as much by the script as her character is by Hardy’s words and ideas in the novel. As the sturdy Gabriel Oak (his surname says it all), Schoenaerts turns a rather dull but handy lump of a man into a semi-credible romantic prospect. The ever-reliable Sheen doesn’t have quite enough screen-time, but nevertheless packs a great deal of depth and despair into the loss of William Boldwood’s heart (and, perhaps, mind) to the charms of Ms. Everdene. There’s almost more to be enjoyed in the semi-confessional scene shared by these two very different men as they sheepishly dance around their feeli


What is the medical study of trichology concerned with?

Trichology Trichology Trichology Why this is an important field of study and practice in the hair restoratrion industry… I recently interviewed Dr. David Kingsley of British Science Corporation. As a result of this interview I became extremely interested in this topic. I also determined that this practice would greatly benefit every member of the hair restoration industry; from salon owner to surgeons who perform hair transplants. What is Trichology: According to Wikipedia the definition of Trichology is: “Trichology (from Greek θρίξ, gen.: τριχός, “hair”) is the branch of dermatology that deals with the scientific study of the health of hair and scalp. Trichologists themselves are not normally licensed healthcare workers, although members of the medical profession can undertake courses and/or careers within trichology. Trichology can be used in forensic studies of hairs to find suspects. Forensic trichology can determine the approximate age, body mass, race, and other important traits of the hair’s owner. (Wikipedia) Trichologists are hair and scalp specialists (one type a skin specialist) who diagnose the causes of hair fall, hair breakage, hair thinning, miniaturization of hairs ; diseases of the scalp and treat according to cause.” Practitioners of Trichology study the entire patient. They want to know every aspect of that patient/clients lifestyle and health. They believe that everything about that patient/ client factors into the reasons for their need for hair restoration treatment. It is a holistic approach to hair loss treatment and restoration. Whether it be hair loss due to disease, medication, genetics or any other factor, a trichologist wants to factor everything into the eventual diagnosis and treatment that will best suit their patient/client. If you own a Hair Salon that offers hair restoration treatments wouldn’t it benefit both you and your client to know as much about this person as possible? If you are a surgeon or a medical doctor who treats patients with hair loss wouldn’t it be a benefit to all concerned? There are several associations and groups associated with trichology such as The World Trichology Society and The International Association of Trichologists. To me, the more informed a person is about their patient/client the better the end result and that’s why I believe that studying trichology is important. It isn’t just having some extra letters after you name, it’s having a deeper understanding of exactly who and what you are treating and being equipped to offer the best possible solution to whatever the problem may be. Take the time to look into this fascinating and important practice and I think that you will want to delve deeper into what it represents. Everything you do to enhance your knowledge will also enhance your business and therefore, your clients as well.


Friendship with unofficial advisor Adam Werrity led to the resignation of which Cabinet Minister in October 2011?

October « 2011 « David Wooding Oct26 By DAVID WOODING REMEMBRANCE Sunday is 17 days away and already politicians seem to be racing each other to be first to wear a poppy. A host of MPs were proudly – and perhaps a little ostentatiously – sporting one in their lapels during Prime Minister’s question time in the Commons today. They are sold to honour brave troops killed in action since the First World War – and raise millions for the Royal British Legion’s charitable work. But in recent years, the well-observed tradition seems to have taken on an unfortunate political edge. Etiquette dictates that the poppy should be worn in the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday – on November 13 this year. But Labour MPs today stole a march on the Tories with nothing short of a sea poppies on Opposition benches during Prime Minister’s questions in the Commons. Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham chided: “Not a Tory on the front bench with a poppy.” He tweeted: “They have been on sale in Parliament for days and large numbers have them. Surely wearing them encourages others.” Isn’t this all a little unseemly? Nobody is forced to wear a poppy yet 26 million are sold every year raising an estimated £35 million for ex-servicemen, women and their families. I’m sure that David Cameron and his MPs will all have bought and worn one before he lays a wreath at the Cenotaph next month. Demanding the PM pins one to his jacket now is a bit like complaining he hasn’t sent his Christmas cards out by mid November. No doubt nervous TV presenters will be pinning on a poppy fast lest they get a dressing down from righteous MPs. Twisted Channel 4 News man Jon Snow fiercely refuses to give in to what he calls the “poppy fascists” and appears on screen with bare lapels all year round. While some may find his stance a little extreme, many believe it is unfair to criticise MPs for being poppy-free in October. Mr Cunningham’s followers accused him of a “petty partisan attack” and “twisted point-scoring”. Amy Jackson declared: “My father spent 37 years in the Army and always taught me to start wearing poppies on November 1.” Blogger Harry Cole added: “You used the war dead to try to score a point against the government.” So what is poppy etiquette? A quick check in Debrett’s guide to good manners says poppies can be worn from the end of October to Remembrance Sunday – but adds it is acceptable to wear them from November 1 or just the week leading up to that day. The Royal British Legion would probably settle for that – and scowl at the blatant politicisation of the biggest event in their calendar. Besides, the vets’ organization hasn’t even launched this year’s poppy appeal yet. What is your view on the “poppy police” and “poppy etiquette?” Please leave your comments below. Oct24 By DAVID WOODING DAVID Cameron faced the biggest Tory revolt in modern history tonight in a row that looks set to dog the rest of his Premiership. Mr Cameron crushed the rebellion thanks to support from Labour and Lib Dem MPs but it left wounded and festering backbenchers vowing never to surrender on the issue. Up to 80 of Mr Cameron’s own troops opposed him in the Commons tonight and voted in favour of a referendum on Britain’s EU membership. It was biggest revolt suffered by a Conservative Prime Minister since 41 defied Sir John Major to oppose the Maastricht Treaty in 1993. Labour leader Ed Miliband taunted: “This massive Tory rebellion is a humiliation for the Prime Minister.” Some 111 MPs of all parties backed the referendum call, not enough to clinch victory on the issue. Early estimates suggest that about 80 of them were Tories. Resentment is now mounting not only over the result, but his handling of the issue, with some claiming they were threatened by heavy-handed government whips. Costly mistake Two ministerial aides have quit and one private parliamentary secretary is said to have needed medical attention after he fainted during a stern showdown with the PM. The rebels were given a further boost by two polls tonight which show voters are overwhelmingly on their side Two-thirds


Dodger, Oxford and Cobalt are shades of which colour?

Cobalt RGB Color Code: #0047AB Cobalt RGB Color Code: #0047AB   The hexadecimal RGB code of Cobalt color is #0047AB. This code is composed of a hexadecimal 00 red (0/256), a 47 green (71/256) and a AB blue component (171/256). The decimal RGB color code is rgb(0,71,171). RGB Click and Copy the codes below for quick quick use.   Complimentary color   There are many ways to mix/generate a color. Computer screens mix the required color mixing tiny red, green and blue lights (RGB). Turning off all the tree components result a black pixel, while if all components are lit up on full brightness that results a white light. In print we use cyan, yellow, magenta and black (CMYK) inks because usually we print on a white paper. In this case the lack of the ink will result white paper, and we get a dark shade if more colours are mixed together. We can also define a color by hue, saturation and value (HSV) Start typing here:


What was the pen name of the short story writer H H Munro?

H. H. Munro : About the Author @ Classic Reader Member Login About the Author Scottish-born writer whose stories satirize the Edwardian social scene, often in a macabre and cruel way. Munro's columns and short stories were published under the pen name 'Saki', who was the cupbearer in The Rubayat of Omar Khayyam, an ancient Persian poem. Saki's stories were full of witty sayings - such as "The cook was a good cook, as cooks go; and as cooks go she went." Sometimes they also included coded references to homosexuality. "A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanations." (from The Square Egg, 1924) Saki was born Hector Hugh Munro in Akyab, Burma (now Myanmar), the son of Charles Augustus Munro, an inspector-general in the Burma police. Munro's mother, the former Mary Frances Mercer, died in 1872 - she was killed by a runaway cow in an English country lane. Munro was brought up in England with his brother and sister by aunts who frequently used the birch and whip. He was educated at Pencarwick School in Exmouth and Bedford Grammar School. From 1887 he traveled with his family in France, Germany and Switzerland. In 1891 his father settled in Devon, where he worked as a teacher. In 1893 Munro joined the Burma police. Three years later he was back in England and started his career as a journalist, writing for the Westminster Gazette. In 1900 Munro's first book, The Rise of the Russian Empire, appeared. It is a historical study modelled upon Gibbon's famous The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The book was received with hostile reviews in America. It was followed in 1902 with a collection of short stories, Not-so-Stories. From 1902 to 1908 Munro worked as a foreign correspondent for The Morning Post in the Balkans, Russia and Paris, and then returned to London. In 1914 his novel When William Came appeared, in which he portrayed what might happen if the German emperor conquered England.� "Only the old and the clergy of Established churches know how to be   flippant gracefully,'' commented Reginald; "which reminds me that in   the Anglican Church in a certain foreign capital, which shall be   nameless, I was present the other day when one of the junior   chaplains was preaching in aid of distressed somethings or other,   and he brought a really eloquent passage to a close with the remark,   'The tears of the afflicted, to what shall I liken them---to   diamonds?' The other junior chaplain, who had been dozing out of   professional jealousy, awoke with a start and asked hurriedly,   'Shall I play to diamonds, partner?' (from Reginald in Russia, 1910) After the outbreak of World War I, although officially too old, Munro volunteered for the army as an ordinary soldier. He was killed by a sniper's bullet on November 14, 1916 in France, near Beaumont-Hamel. Munro was sheltering in a shell crater. His last words, according to several sources, were: "Put that damned cigarette out!" After his death, his sister Ethel destroyed most of his papers and wrote her own account of their childhood. Like her brother, Ethel never married. Saki's best fables are often more macabre than Kipling's. In his early stories Saki often portrayed eccentric characters, familiar from Oscar Wilde's plays. Among Saki's most frequently anthologized short stories is 'Tobermory', in which a cat, who has seen too much scandal through country house windows, learns to talk and starts to repeat the guests' vicious comments about each other. 'The Open Window' was a tale-within-a-tale. In the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' from The Chronicles of Clovis (1911) a young boy makes an idol of his illicit pet ferret. It kills his oppressive cousin and guardian, Mrs. De Ropp, modelled on Saki's aunt Agnes. "Sredni Vashtar went forth, His thoughts were red thoughts and his teeth / were white. / His enemies called to peace, but he brought / them death. Sredni Vashtar the Beautiful." Saki was a misogynist, anti-Semite, and reactionary, who also did not take himself too serious. His stories, "true enough to be interesting and not true enough to be tiresom


Apart from 1966 when was the only other year when England reached the semi-final of the FIFA world Cup?

England in the World Cup - History   England's World Cup     History This competition,      begun in 1930, has become the world's largest sporting event.  It      has been staged every four years since then with the exception of 1942      and 1946, when the Second World War forced its suspension.   England did not      enter the first three competitions of 1930, 1934 and 1938.  Although FIFA assiduously sought England's participation, the Football      Association declined all invitations.  Not until the      fourth tournament in 1950 did England take part. England      have entered all 16 post-war competitions.  They reached the      final tournament 13 times. They qualified through play in the      preliminary competition on 11 occasions (1950, 1954,      1958, 1962, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010), as host country once      (1966) and as reigning champions once (1970).  They failed to      qualify for the final tournaments on three occasions (1974, 1978 and      1994). England      have had only moderate success in the World Cup, and that is perhaps a      fair indication of their standing in the world game.  They won      the tournament once, in 1966, when it was held on their own soil and      they played all their matches at their home ground, Wembley Stadium, an advantage extended to no other team in World Cup      history.  Their 4-2 extra-time victory against West Germany in      the only final match they have reached has remained clouded by the controversy over      whether their third goal, the first of extra-time, actually crossed      the goal line, and, at least in the view prevailing in Latin nations,      by the furore surrounding the expulsion of Argentina captain Antonio      Rattin in the quarterfinal.   England      reached the semi-finals on only one other occasion, at the 1990      tournament in Italy, where, following extra-time victories over      Belgium and Cameroon, they went down to West Germany on penalty      kicks after a 1-1 extra-time draw.  They then lost the      third-place match to the host nation, 2-1. England      have reached the quarterfinals on six other occasions, at the 1954, 1962,      1970, 1986, 2002 and 2006 tournaments.  At the 1982 competition in      Spain, where the final tournament was conducted through two group      stages with the teams topping the four second-round groups      proceeding directly to the semi-finals, England finished the second      group stage unbeaten but were eliminated anyway. Their second-place      finish in the second-round group was tantamount to a quarter-final      appearance. England      have been eliminated in the round of 16 teams stage on two occasions      since the final tournament was expanded to more than 16 teams in      1982--at the 1998 final tournament in France and the 2010 final      tournament in South Africa. England      have been eliminated at the first round group stage on two occasions      1950 and 1958, when they finished level in group play with the      USSR but lost a playoff match. The      World Cup has been a frustrating odyssey for England, particularly      since 1966.  At several tournaments, their performances have      filled their fans with justified hope, but in the end, they have just      not had enough to overcome the world's most powerful teams in crucial      knockout matches.  Consolation-seekers      like to point out that it has been England's misfortune to meet the eventual World Cup winners      in the knockout stages of four tournaments.  They went out to      Brazil, 3-1, in the quarterfinals of the 1962 tournament, to      Argentina, 2-1 by way of Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, in      the quarterfinals of the 1986 tournament, to West Germany, on penalty      kicks after a 1-1 extra-time draw, in the sem


In 1983 Jenny Pitman became the first woman to train the winner of the Grand National. What was the name of the horse?

1983 Grand National Results 1983 Grand National Results /in Past Race Results /by Simone Wright The 1983 Grand National was won by Corbiere in a time of nine minutes and 47.4 seconds. His trainer Jenny Pitman has the distinction of being the first woman ever to train a Grand National winner. He was owned by Mr S Burrough and ridden by Ben de Haan. From a field of 41 competitors only 10 completed the course with the winner collecting a prize of £52,949. The favourite in 1983 was Grittar the previous years winner, at odds of 7/1, with the popular Greasepaint at 14/1 and Corbiere well fancied starting at 13/1. Jenny Pitman had trained the horse from 3 years of age and had noted his courage early on when he was the only horse on the gallops to battle through a hailstorm. A top class hurdler, the chestnut gelding soon made his mark over fences and following his impressive win of the Welsh National, became a leading contender for the Grand National. Corbiere held a prominent position from the start of the race jumping the early fences with Delmoss and by Valentine’s he was in joint lead with Hallo Dandy. Hallo Dandy faltered soon after leaving Corbiere and Greasepaint to fight it out. Corbiere jumped the last better than Greasepaint and gained two lengths but Greasepaint wasn’t finished and began to eat into the lead only to be beaten to the post by three quarters of a length with Yer Man in third place and the 60/1 shot Hallo Dandy in 4th. Corbiere ran in four more Grand Nationals, finishing third twice, falling once and finishing 12th in his final appearance in 1987. He was retired from racing but appeared in the show jumping ring and helped in tutoring a quartet of unbroken, and at the time unknown, Irish horses consisting of Royal Athlete, Esha Ness, Willsford and Garrison Savannah. Finishing order


In chemistry, the measure of acidity and alkalinity is the pH. For what does the letter H stand?

Chemistry and the Aquarium: What is Alkalinity? — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog H3PO4 H2PO4- HPO4-- PO4--- Alkalinity using Test Kits Of course, most reefkeepers measure alkalinity with a test  kit, not with a pH titration. How does that work? Well, in effect test kits do a pH endpoint titration. They all  include pH indicating dyes (providing a color change) and an acid  (frequently dilute sulfuric acid) to lower the pH. You typically  add acid until the dyes turn color. Since these dyes are selected  to have a color change in the pH = 4 to 5 range, what you get is  a measurement of how much acid it takes to lower the pH to that  range. This color change is used to approximate the endpoint of  the titration. Interestingly, many test kits use more than one pH indicating  dye. Using more than one dye at the same time permits the  endpoint to be sharper. For example, bromcresol green has a broad  color transition between pH 3.8 (yellow) and 5.4 (blue-green) and  methyl red has a broad transition between pH 4.4 (red) and 6.2  (yellow). A mixture of the two (used in the Hach alkalinity kit)  has a sharp transition (orange to blue-green) around pH 5.1 in  fresh water (which may be slightly different in salt water). Five point 1 you say? Based on the discussion above, is that  low enough? Well, the Hach kit was designed for use in fresh  water where the pKa of the bicarbonate is much higher than in  seawater, and in that situation, it is appropriate. In seawater,  however, it is marginal. My tank water took 3.4 meq/L to get down  to pH = 5.03, and then an additional 0.4 meq/L to get down to pH  4.00. Consequently, this kit (and others with a similar dye mix)  may be missing out on 10% of the alkalinity simply because it  isn't titrating low enough. This difference obviously  isn't significant to most reef keepers, but is something to  keep in mind when doing such things as comparing test kits to  standards (in seawater) or to each other. Some test kits also provide a different dye for a different  measure of alkalinity. Frequently, this other dye is  phenolphthalein. This dye has a color change between pH 8.2 and  pH 9.8. In fresh water, carbonate is almost completely converted  into bicarbonate at pH 8.3, and that is the purpose of phenolphthalein titrations : to determine  alkalinity in freshwater due to carbonate only (discussed in  detail below). This test serves no purpose in a reef tank or  seawater for two reasons: 1) the water is probably already more  acidic than the endpoint of this dye, and 2) the carbonate in  seawater is not completely converted into bicarbonate at this pH  anyway. That is, even if the pH were higher than 8.3 (say, 8.6),  titrating down to the phenolphthalein endpoint will not  effectively "count" all of the carbonate because in  saltwater there will still be substantial carbonate present at  the phenolphthalein endpoint. Why is Alkalinity Important? Now that we know what alkalinity is, we can understand why it  is an important measure for reef tanks. Corals and other  organisms deposit calcium carbonate in their skeletons and other  body parts. In order to do this they must generate calcium and  carbonate at the surface of the growing calcium carbonate  crystal. While it is far beyond the scope of this paper to  describe this process, it is readily apparent that if corals  deposit these chemicals, they are using them up from the water  that they inhabit. So, if that's the case, why not just  measure carbonate as we do calcium? Well, there are two answers. The first is that there is no  simply way to measure carbonate with a kit without doing a pH  titration as an alkalinity test kit does. Second, corals may  actually use bicarbonate instead of carbonate as their ultimate  source of carbonate (which they split into H+ and  CO3--). If we could easily measure  bicarbonate, we'd probably be doing just that. Unfortunately,  we can't do either of those things easily. So what we are doing is using a very simple alkalinity test as a


Which days child 'works hard for a living'?

Monday’s Child Poem: Your Child's Personality by Day of the Week - Famlii Pin Will your child be fair, graceful, or woeful? Is your baby a Monday’s child? Tradition holds that you can predict your child’s temperament based on the day of the week they were born. Enter the Monday’s Child Poem. Fortune telling rhymes based on the weekday of birth originated in England around the 1500s. Many superstitions existed regarding the days of the week. The fortunes, personalities, and temperaments of children were considered regulated by their weekday of birth. What Day of the Week was your Child Born? Find your child’s weekday of birth with our handy online calculator. Monday’s Child Nursery Rhyme Monday’s Child poem is an old English nursery rhyme poem first recorded in 1838 Traditions of Devonshire . Numerous versions of the poem exist, with both positive and negative connotations associated with each day. Rather than a literal interpretation, the Monday’s Child poem is best used as a song to help young children learn the days of the week. Various Interpretations and Meanings of Monday’s Child The Woodcutter Family in the 2002 book Enchanted  by Alethea Kontis centers around sisters named for each day of the week based on the poem. Monday’s Child is Fair of Face. Monday children are associated with pleasing beauty, although modern interpretations sometimes depict Monday’s children as shallow, vain, and flighty.  It’s a popular name for children’s clothing boutiques. Tuesday’s Child is Full of Grace. Tuesday children are associated with manners, elegance, and refinement. Modern interpretations associate Tuesday’s children with faith and purity, as in Contemporary Christian Musician Stephen Curtis Chapman’s Song, Tuesday’s Child, which is also based on the poem. Wednesday’s Child is Full of Woe. Wednesday children are associated with emotional empathy. They feel the weight of the world, with a caring and compassionate outlook, often to the point of sadness for others. Grim and gloomy Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family Television Series optimizes a Wednesday’s child. Modern uses associate with the term with children in foster care and from broken homes. Thursday’s Child has Far to Go. Thursday children have a long, successful life ahead of them. Sometimes, “far to go” is interpreted as meaning a difficult path, such as children with special needs. However, traditional versions focus on the concept of positive abilities and talents that will take them far in life, rather than attributes to overcome. Friday’s Child is Loving and Giving. Friday children are big-hearted and generous. However, in many traditional versions, anything on a Friday was held as bad luck. In the 1887 version of Monday’s Child published in Harper’s Weekly, it is Friday, not Wednesday, associated with the child “full of woe.” This most likely reflects the Christian association with Friday as the day of the Crucifixion. In the original Star Trek series, the episode “Friday’s Child” involves Captain Kirk on a mission to save the life of an unborn child. Saturday’s Child works Hard for a Living. Saturday children are hardworking, responsible, and dedicated. Sometimes “hard” is interpreted as difficult or struggling. However, traditional versions view hard work as a positive trait, as opposed to “lazy”, indicating Saturday’s children are passionate about their work and make lasting contributions to the world. And the child that is born on the Sabbath day is Bonny and Blithe, and Good and Gay. Numerous versions exist for the Sabbath, or Sunday child. Often Sunday’s children are referred to as ‘happy and wise’, rather than ‘bonny and blithe.’ The original version of the nursery rhyme actually refers to Christmas Day, rather than Sunday. Christmas (December 25th) was traditionally the luckiest day of birth. READ MORE…


Only two out of twelve countries in South America fail to share a land border with Brazil. Chile is one, what is the other?

continent - National Geographic Society continent This map beautifully illustrates the continent of Australia. Map by Sean O'Connor Microcontinents In addition to the seven major continents, Earth is home to microcontinents, or pieces of land that are not geologically identified with a continent. Major microcontinents include: Zealandia, in the South Pacific Ocean, whose land includes New Zealand and New Caledonia Madagascar, in the South Indian Ocean the Mascarene Plateau, in the South Indian Ocean, whose lands include the Seychelles and Reunion islands the Kerguelen Plateau, in the South Indian Ocean, whose lands include the Kerguelen Islands, a territory of France Jan Mayen, in the North Atlantic Ocean, a Norwegian island A continent is one of Earth’s seven main divisions of land. The continents are, from largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. When geographer s identify a continent, they usually include all the island s associated with it. Japan, for instance, is part of the continent of Asia. Greenland and all the islands in the Caribbean Sea are usually considered part of North America. Together, the continents add up to about 148 million square kilometers (57 million square miles) of land. Continents make up most—but not all—of the Earth’s land surface. A very small portion of the total land area is made up of islands that are not considered physical parts of continents. New Zealand, French Polynesia, and the Hawaiian Islands are examples of land areas that are considered microcontinent s. These areas are usually grouped with culturally similar continents, but are geologic ally distinct . The ocean , divided into four major bodies of water, covers almost three-fourths of the Earth. The area of the ocean is more than double the area of all the continents combined. All continents border at least two oceans. Asia, the largest continent, has the longest series of coastline s.< Coastlines, however, do not indicate the actual boundaries of the continents. Continents are defined by their continental shelves. A continental shelf is a gently sloping area that extends outward from the beach far into the ocean. A continental shelf is part of the ocean, but also part of the continent. If continental shelves were included in the total land area, continents would make up more than one-third of the Earth’s surface. “Continent” has more than just a physical definition. To human geographers, the term is about culture . The continents of Europe and Asia, for example, are actually part of a single, enormous piece of land called Eurasia. But linguistic ally and ethnically, the areas of Asia and Europe are distinct. The various cultural groups of Europe have more in common with one another than they do with cultural groups in Asia. Because of this, most geographers divide Eurasia into Europe and Asia. An imaginary line, running from the northern Ural Mountains in Russia south to the Caspian and Black Seas, separates Europe, to the west, from Asia, to the east. Building the Continents The Earth formed 4.6 billion years ago from a great, swirling cloud of dust and gas . The continuous smashing of space debris and the pull of gravity made the inside of the Earth heat up. As the heat increased, some of the Earth’s rocky materials melted and rose to the surface, where they cooled and formed a crust. Heavier material sank toward the Earth’s center. Eventually, the Earth came to have three main layers: the core , the mantle , and the crust . The crust and the top portion of the mantle form a rigid shell around the Earth that is broken up into huge sections called tectonic plate s. The heat from inside the Earth causes the plates to slide around on the molten mantle. Today, tectonic plates continue to slowly slide around the surface, just as they have been doing for hundreds of millions of years. Geologist s believe the interaction of the plates, a process called plate tectonics , contributed to the creation of continents. Studies of rocks found in ancient areas of North America have


Name the musical composer of 'The Mother Goose Suite'?

Ravel's Mother Goose Suite - Delicate Childhood Stories Ravel's Mother Goose Suite Delicate Childhood Stories The Ravel Mother Goose suite (Ma Mere l'Oye) is a charmingly delicate and imaginative little suite of fairytale pieces. At first a four-hand piano suite, Maurice Ravel's orchestral ballet version made it well-known and popular. Although it's whimsical, the music also has a hint of sadness throughout, which I think hints at Ravel's attachment to childhood. I really like the cozy feeling of the suite. It's full of the warmth of childhood fantasies, and of course has Ravel's twin signatures of a luxurious sound and elegance. Ravel first wrote the Mother Goose Suite in 1908 for two children whose parents he was friends with, in a four-hand suite for solo piano. The children, Mimi and Jean Godebski, were extremely fond of him since he told them fairytales, some of which he made up on the spot! The Movements The original five movements of the suite each illustrate fairytales, most of them written by French authors... Sleeping Beauty's Pavane (Slow). This movement describes a procession of mourning for Sleeping Beauty. In the original piano version it was quite a simple piece, but in the orchestral version Ravel uses this simplicity to create a very delicate and moving scene. Little Tom Thumb (Moderate speed). A rather sad little story, in which Tom Thumb leaves a trail of breadcrumbs to find his way back through the forest. But the birds eat the crumbs, leaving Tom lost. Ravel's music has a limping and ungainly rhythm, imitating Tom Thumb wandering around in circles in the forest. Laideronnette ("Little Ugly Girl"), Empress of the Pagodas (March). This is my favorite movement. Inspired by the Orient, this piece describes how little statues on pagodas come to life and play music as their Empress enters the water to bathe. The music is dazzling and glorious, full of oriental harmonies and exciting colors. The conversations of Beauty and the Beast (Waltz). A charming little waltz, full of the nostalgia of awkward love. Beauty sees through the Beast's horrible appearance to his kindness and courage, and eventually he transforms into a handsome prince. The Fairy Garden (Slowly and solemnly). A poetically magical happy ending, but still with a slight tinge of sadness. The orchestral version is much more powerful, since Ravel finally turns to the string section, and gives them the main sweeping and flowering melody. Three years later arranged it for orchestra, and then in 1912 he went even further and transformed it into a ballet. Ravel fleshed out the music for the ballet version, adding in a prelude, a final section, swapping the movements around a bit, and putting in little interludes to connect everything. Since Ravel's sense of sound was so fine and precise, the orchestral versions don't sound like boring rehashes of the piano music. To me they're like re-imaginations of the piano music, inspired by original but with a magical flourish of orchestral color. Ravel's orchestration of the Mother Goose suite actually more depth to the pieces. For instance in the "Beauty and the Beast" movement we get an idea of Beauty's perfect princess character through the low flute and floating strings. In the ballet version, there's one musical theme which ties the whole work together. It's taken from the very end of the piano version - but Ravel starts the ballet version with it: After this "once-upon-a-time" theme starts off the ballet, we gradually hear distant horn sounds and other orchestral images. Each time the little motif appears between the separate movements, it's like we're hearing Ravel say to the children "which story would you like to hear?". This is a great touch! In the finale, this little theme returns triumphantly to celebrate the storyteller's art and the happy ending of this musical storybook... Ravel's music here is, like usual, injected with a lushness and refinement which makes it sound slightly jazz-like. Fittingly, the orchestrated version has no heavy brass intruments (bye bye tubas and trombones!), to keep the


Which poem contains the line 'If winter comes can spring be far behind'?

If Winter Comes Can Spring Be Far Behind Free Essays If Winter Comes Can Spring Be Far Behind If Winter Comes Can Spring be far behind? – Essay Day is followed by... night and night by day. Similarly, in life every period of sorrow and despair has at last to come to end. It is followed by a period of peace, comfort and joy. We must have a firm belief in the goodness of things and have a strong self-confidence. There is no occasion for feeling dismayed. “If hopes are dupes, fears may be liars.” Life is full of tears and smiles, tears predominate. Sufferings and misfortunes may loom large... Hope, Life, Meaning of life 1085  Words | 3  Pages If Winter Comes Can Spring Be Far Behind. , [pic]    The quotation referred to is the last line of Shelley’s famous poem, "Ode to the West Wind". As winter is sure to be followed... by spring, in the same way, dark and unhappy days of life are bound to be followed by a period of happiness and joy. Winter is the symbol of desolation and barrenness whereas spring stands for joyousness and fruitfulness.    The quotation assumes significant application to the present state of affairs. The man  today is passing through a period of miserable... Good and evil, Hope, Meaning of life 762  Words | 2  Pages if winter comes can spring be far away Short essay on the meaning of If winter comes can spring be far behind... The quotation referred to is the last line of shelley's famous poem, "Ode to the West Wind". In the poem, the poet identifies himself with West Wind, which, to him, is both the destroyer and the preserver. The poet has dead thoughts which he would like to be scattered by the West Wind like dead leaves. In place of these dead thoughts, he wants new and fresh thoughts to be born in him. As from an extinguished hearth, ashes and... Good and evil, Life, Meaning of life 581  Words | 2  Pages Can Man Be Far Behind the room to roam and populate has it's limits. For example, deer populations need to be restricted by the available food limits of their respective habitats.... Without hunting, the deer population would grow to the point of encroaching into human areas far worse than now, causing safety issues for humans and animals (many more vehicle/deer collision), and human crops being overrun by a deer population explosion; more deer require more food.<<< The true facts are... what you will find for all those who... Deer, Elephant, Endangered species 1510  Words | 6  Pages Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,...and Spring Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, . . .and Spring After weeks of studying and learning about the Buddhist religion,... it is easy to see the Buddhist ideals in the movie Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, . . . and Spring.  One of the main points that was stressed in the movie was some of the Buddhist precepts. One of the Buddhist precepts specifically says “To Refrain From Causing Harm To Other Living Beings” (Pauling 21). Another point that the movie focused on with the Buddhist precept involved “To... Boy, Buddhism, Dukkha 935  Words | 3  Pages Winter and Season beasts, men and angels eagerly wait for it. It is a time when the nature is at its best. It is a time to pray to God. Sunrise is a time when there is calm... and quiet, the atmosphere is pure and fresh and there is no dust, no smoke, and no noise. We can inhale a lot of pure oxygen. A man who goes out for a long walk at sunrise never falls ill. The rising sun gives us light and warmth. It gives new life to withering plants and a new lease of life .to all living creatures. That is why even the gods worship... Autumn, Bird, Holi 2016  Words | 5  Pages Winter Dreams exploring the characterization of Fitzgerald “Winter Dreams”, I am going to show the use of seasonal changes of his protagonist, Dexter, from... his story. I believe that it is his every intention for us explore Dexter as a man by showing us where and how he developed to be such a man from his decisions in the past starting from his caddy days to college and finally as an establish businessman. His successes were completely self-made yet; he had issues wh


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South Dorset The South Dorset has a massive variety of coastal scenery, and is probably the most photographed part of the path. From the flat sands at Studland, past the famous old Harry Rocks and to probably the best part of this section of the coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle door. This section of the path goes through the popular resorts of Swanage, Weymouth and Lyme Regis, and has been designated a World heritage site. This area of coast is known as the Jurassic Coast due to the large number of fossils which can be found in the cliffs and rocks here. This walk starts in the pretty village of Beer in Devon, with the White Cliffs, unusual for Devon. The walk then passes through the resort of Seaton before entering the Dowlands Landslip. This area is now a wood, but was the sight of a massive landslip. This part of the path is remote, with very limited views out to sea. The path comes out of the landslip a little to the west of Lyme Regis, crossing the Devon and Dorset border into Lyme Regis. This walk starts from the popular resort of Lyme Regis. Passing the famous fossil cliffs into the village of Charmouth, before climbing Golden Cap, the highest point of the coast path, and the highest cliff in southern England. From here the path descends to the pretty town of Seatown before arriving in West Bay, to the south of Bridport. This walk starts from the beautiful village of Abbotsbury. From Abbotsbury the coast path descends to Chesil Beach and follows a track at the back of the beach until West Bexington. After West Bexington, the path climbs onto the cliffs, which are especially spectacular at Burton Bradstock beach. After Burton Bradstock there is some good cliff walking, with some excellent views, all the way into West Bay. This walk starts from the beautiful village of Abbotsbury, behind Chesil Beach. The walk goes past the famous Swannery, then climbs onto a high path, inland for a while before dropping down back to sea-level behind The Fleet. The path continues behind the Fleet all the way to Ferry Bridge near Weymouth. After Ferry Bridge, the coast path continues along the coast, with good views of Portland, past Nothe Point and into the centre of Weymouth. The official route of the South West Coast path follows the fleet behind Chesil Beach. This walk provides an alternative by following the shingle bank of Chesil Beach along the coast. This is a remote but beautiful walk along this remote and unique beach. Note that this walk is very tough, being almost all on the shingle bank and once on Chesil Beach there is no option to cut the walk short. Also the beach is not accessible to the public between 1st May and 31st August. In addition there is a military firing range at Chickerell. When this is in use no access is possible along the beach (there are huts on the beach which should be manned when firing is taking place). It is therefore advised to check first as you don't want to be turned back part way. This walk, which is not officially part of the South West Coast Path, starts from the well-known Portland Bill Lighthouse on the Isle of Portland and follows the Portland Coast Path round the west side of the island. From Portland there are stunning views over Chesil Beach and The Fleet. The path then follows the edge of Chesil Beach, round the west side of Portland harbour, over ferry bridge, then follows the coast into the centre of Weymouth. This walk, which is not officially part of the South West Coast Path, starts from the well-known Portland Bill Lighthouse on the Isle of Portland and follows the Portland Coast Path round the East side of the island. From Portland there are stunning views over the bay towards Lulworth and you'll also pass working quarries extracting the famous Portland stone. This walk is perhaps the most beautiful on the whole of the coast path. Starting at the beautiful Lulworth Cove, it passes the famous and much photographed St Oswalds Bay and Durdle Door. After Durdle Door, there are some steep climbs, but you're rewarded with stunning views around the coast. After White Nothe cliff, the


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Venice Marco Polo Airport Guide (VCE) Venice Marco Polo Airport Guide (VCE) Book and Go Venice Marco Polo Airport Guide (VCE) Airport info Viale Galileo Galilei 30/1, Tessera-Venezia, 30173, Italy Location: Venice Marco Polo Airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) from Venice by road, 10km (6 miles) by water. No. of terminals: 1 Timezone: GMT ++01:00 Map: The nearest airport to Venice in northeast Italy, Venice Marco Polo Airport is named after Italian explorer Marco Polo, who was born in the city. Our Venice Marco Polo Airport guide includes contact details, as well as information regarding terminal facilities, public transport routes and nearby accommodation options. Information :  The airport and flight information desk (tel: +39 04 1260 9260) in Arrivals can provide information on the airport’s services and facilities. A Venice Tourist Information office (tel: +39 04 1529 8711), also in Arrivals, has details of attractions, tours and accommodation in the city. Website :  A free shuttle runs between the terminal, the docks (for water taxis) and various car parks. Driving directions :  Venice Marco Polo Airport is 15 minutes from the Venice/Mestre A57 motorway exit. If arriving from Venice, take Ponte della Libertà westwards and turn onto the northbound SS14 road towards Trieste. From here, follow signs for the airport. Public Transport Public transport rail :  Rail:Venice-Mestre railway station ( www.rfi.it ) is connected to the airport by the ATVO Fly Bus (tel: +39 04 215 944; www.atvo.it ) and the ACTV bus 15 (tel: +39 04 1272 2111; www.actv.it ). Trains connect to numerous destinations in Italy and further afield. Public transport road :  Bus:There are scheduled ACTV bus services to Padua, Mestre and Venice (tel: +39 04 1272 2111; www.actv.it ). Bus 5 runs to Piazzale Roma square in the city (journey time: 20 minutes; fare: €6). The ATVO Fly Bus (tel: +39 04 215 944; www.atvo.it ) also links the airport to the centre (journey time: 50 minutes; fare: €7). Taxi:Taxis to Venice city centre are available from Radiotaxi (tel: +39 04 15964; www.radiotaxivenezia.com ). Taxis to Padua, and shared taxis are also available. Public transport water :  Water:Alilaguna (tel: +39 04 1240 1715; www.venicelink.com ) operates water taxi services between the airport docks and Venice, Murano and Lido (journey time to Venice: 75 minutes; fare: €15). A 24-hour motorboat service is available from Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia (tel: +39 04 1522 2303; www.motoscafivenezia.it ). Terminal facilities Bureaux de change, banks and 24-hour ATMs are located within the terminal building. Communication :  Paid-for Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Venice Marco Polo Airport, along with a number of fixed internet kiosks. There is a post office, which also provides currency exchange and fax services, in the public area on the ground floor. Food :  There is a small selection of bars, cafés and restaurants at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Among the options are traditional Italian espresso bars and a self-service restaurant. Shopping :  Most of the shops at the airport are located in Departures and include duty-free for travellers leaving the EU. Items on offer include fashion and giftware, along with local food and drink products. Luggage :  Left-luggage facilities (tel: +39 04 1260 5043) are located in the public area. A lost property office (tel: +39 04 1260 9222) can be found in Arrivals. Porters and luggage transport services (tel: +39 04 171 3719) are also available. Other :  Other facilities available at Venice Marco Polo Airport include a first aid service (tel: +39 04 1260 5385), a nursery and a prayer room. Airport facilities Conference and business :  The Travelex Business Centre (tel: +39 04 1269 8191; www.travelex.it ) on the second floor has meeting rooms and conference halls, as well as individual workstations, secretarial support and translation services. There are also VIP lounges on the same floor, with telephone, video, projector and fax facilities. Disabled facilities :  The terminal is equipped with ramps and lifts that provide ac


What was the name of Britain's last battleship, broken up in 1960?

1000+ images about HMS VANGUARD on Pinterest | King george, Portsmouth and To the HMS Vanguard, Britain's last battleship, launched in 1944 and broken up for scrap in 1960. See More


Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia All... Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia Once nothing more than a dusty, desert outpost, Riyadh has blossomed into one of the most influential and intriguing cities in the Middle East. The Saudi Arabian capital is home to soaring modern towers, high-rise hotels, fabulous fine dining and considerable culture. Although luxury cars speed down the boulevards and sparkling office buildings are added to the cityscape seemingly every day, Riyadh still maintains a conservative, slightly somber atmosphere. This juxtaposition only makes the capital even more interesting. The National Museum is hands-down one of the Middle East's best museums. The state-of-the-art space contains eight floors of galleries dedicated to Arabia's art, history and culture. Highlights include original rock carvings, a full-scale replica of a Nabataean tomb and the 180-degree screens that show films complementing the exhibits. Visitors leave the museum with a better understanding of Saudi Arabia and a context for appreciating Riyadh even more. Remnants of Riyadh's simple past still survive, although oil money has launched massive building projects in the last three decades. The most significant historic sight in the city is the imposing Masmak Fortress, once the heart of the old town. Built in the late 19th-century and stormed by King Abdul Aziz just years later, the fort was renovated in 2008 and today contains a museum filled with fascinating photos of old Riyadh. The museum's second half is dedicated to extolling all the virtues of Saudi education, architecture, art and agriculture. Permits were once required to explore the Murabba Palace, but visitors are now free to roam the mud-brick palace constructed by King Abdul Aziz following his conquest of the Masmak Fortress. The intimidating exterior gives way to two stories of marvelous objects, including the first royal Rolls-Royce. After getting a taste of the city's past, fast-forward to the present day by visiting the Al-Faisaliah Tower, built in 2000 by architect Norman Foster and the Bin Laden construction company. Marked by an enormous shining glass globe made of more than 650 panels, the stunning structure was one of the first to tower above the city's skyline. The 34 floors are filled with some of Saudi Arabia's most luxurious restaurants, apartments, shops and a five-star deluxe hotel. From the viewing platform, visitors can see nearly the entire city. The capital's newest landmark is the Kingdom Tower, rising 302 meters above the ground. The incredible example of modern architecture is especially breathtaking at night, when constantly-changing colored lights illuminate its steel and glass design. High-speed elevators fly visitors to the 99th-floor Sky Bridge at 180 kilometers per hour, offering unbelievable views of the city. Riyadh is a shopper's paradise, and the main roads are lined with one mall after another. Women can shop on the third floor Ladies Kingdom at Al Mamlaka without being disturbed by men, designer stores are abundant and most malls contain at least one Western-style department store. For a more traditional shopping experience, head to the Souq al-Thumairi. The maze of shops selling Arabic coffees, spices, carpets, jewelry and more is positively enthralling. Riyadh Geographical Location Riyadh is located to the east of the center of Saudi Arabia on a plateau. It is its largest city and has a population of approximately 6,800,000 within the metropolitan area. Riyadh Language Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Predominant Religion 100% Muslim Islam is the official religion of Saudi Arabia. Muslims who convert to another religion are subject to the death penalty. Riyadh Currency The Saudi Riyal is the official currency of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Climate There is very little precipitation in Riyadh and the summer temperatures are extremely hot. The winters cool down to warm temperatures and usually experience marginally more rainfall. Riyadh Main Attractions


In Canterbury Tales, who is the first pilgrim to tell their story?

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Lord Roy Jenkins chose which part of Glasgow as his title?

Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, OM - Telegraph Politics Obituaries Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, OM Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, formerly Mr Roy Jenkins, who has died aged 82, was  one of the most successful politicians of the post-war years - a notably  effective Labour minister, President of the European Commission and the  principal begetter of the Social Democratic Party. Photo: REX Comments Although the SDP did not last, it effectively brought about a realignment of British politics by forcing the Labour Party to change. The other most enduring parts of Jenkins's legacy are the reforms which he introduced, or to which he gave fair wind, in his first spell at the Home Office, from 1965 to 1967. Such measures as the abolition of censorship in the theatre, the legalisation of abortion, and the decriminalisation of homosexuality have become - for better or for worse - staple elements of British society. On the other hand, his virtuous achievement, as Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1967 and 1970, in staving off a second devaluation and restoring the balance of payments, and his honourable refusal to reflate just before the 1970 election, were reckoned (though not by Jenkins) among the causes of Labour's defeat in 1970. Equally, his success, as President of the European Commission between 1977 and 1981, in creating the European Monetary System, attracted as much criticism as praise. And while his bold attempt to create a third force in British politics did not (in his own phrase) "finish up a few fields from the end of the runway", it failed to soar into the Elysium. Jenkins himself, with his keen worldly sense, could not forget that the highest office of all had eluded him. Indeed, in his memoirs he suggested that he possessed "more sensible views about how to lead a government than many of those who have actually done it". Related Articles Christopher Price, Labour MP 24 Feb 2015 Between 1968 and 1972 he was the favourite to succeed Harold Wilson. By his own account, he might have done so in 1968 if he had been more ruthless in undermining an unpopular Prime Minister. His failure to achieve the prize at a later date was chiefly due to the consistency, force and integrity with which he maintained his pro-European convictions in a party whose members were divided on the issue. He was also handicapped in the Labour Party by his tendency to treat the words "liberal" and "civilised" as interchangeable. He was never a puritan, nor did he disdain a title. He enjoyed the company of Sir Ian and Lady Caroline Gilmour and of Princess Lee Radziwill, Jackie Kennedy's sister; and his essentially mondaine outlook was well caught by Marie-Alice de Beaumarchais, wife of the French ambassador in London in the 1950s. Jenkins, she said, "told me once he could never have been in love with anybody who was not very fond of Jennifer [his wife]". Such attitudes had little appeal to the more rugged Labour stalwarts. The aura of radical chic that clung to Jenkins was encapsulated in the sobriquet "Smoothiechops" which Private Eye bestowed upon him. His spiritual ancestors were the Liberal politicians of the early part of the 20th century, in particular Asquith, of whom he published an first-rate biography in 1964, and whose grandson Mark Bonham Carter became a close friend. His voice, with its drawling emphases and rhotic defects, only added to the upper-class impression, as did his legendary taste for claret (or "clawet" as he rendered it). It did not help, either, that he was so obviously clever - and witty too. The virtues which served him so well as an author - clear exposition, broad knowledge, balanced judgment and elegant phrasing - did not always win the same esteem in the political cockpit. Yet Jenkins's style was deceptive. If his relish for good living was immense, so were the energy and self-discipline which he brought to his work. If he seemed a cold and remote figure to strangers, as a political patron he was remarkable for the loyalty and consideration which he showed to intimates. And if he appeared to be more of a Whig than a radic


What word was used by Billy Batson to change into Captain Marvel?

Billy Batson (Character) - Comic Vine Billy Batson Character » Billy Batson appears in 1747 issues . Deemed worthy of becoming the champion of the ancient Wizard Mamaragan, whenever he utters the word "Shazam" young Billy Batson is struck by a magical thunderbolt and gains vast divine powers and abilities. In wake of Darksied war these capacities now stem from S'ivaa, H'ronmeer, Anapel, Zonuz; Yuga Khan, Atë, and Mamaragan e.i. The Wizard, as well as transforming him into Magic's Champion, the World's Mightiest Mortal, Shazam! The Billy Batson wiki last edited by Symlen on 12/30/16 07:08PM View full history Current Events Justice League - Death of Darkseid caused Billy to lose connection to the old gods, who gave him his powers, but the Wizard found new gods, who would replace Billy's old pantheon, and now the all - new "God of Gods" Shazam possesses: The Strength of S'ivaa, The Fires of H'ronmeer, The Compassion of Anapel, The Source Manipulation of Zonuz, Yuga Khan(Darkseid's and Highfather's father), The Boldness of Ate, The Lightning of Mamaragan, the Wizard. He also defeated Zonuz, and left the Source with the Wizard Mamaragan. Origin The World's Mightiest Mortal: Captain Marvel When young William Joseph (Billy) Batson's parents were killed by their treacherous assistant Theo Adam (who was revealed to be the ancient villain Teth-Adam - better known as the nefarious Black Adam ), he was separated from his sister Mary and sent to live with their Uncle . Unfortunately, his uncle soon kicked Billy out and stole his inheritance. Living on the streets, Billy survived by selling newspapers until one day a strange cloaked man lead him to a part of the subway which he had never seen before. A marvelous train awaited them, covered in hieroglyphs and runes. Billy and the stranger boarded and rode the train deep into the bowels of the Earth eventually stopping in a long cavern which housed statues of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man . There Billy met the ancient wizard Shazam who had protected mankind from the Seven Deadly Enemies for thousands of years. Shazam had observed Billy as he dealt with and endured the trials and hardships of his young life. Shazam was impressed with Billy's irrepressible altruism and optimism. He determined Billy was the worthy and proper recipient of the power of the Elders, and it was thus that Billy was chosen to become Shazam's latest champion and granted the powers the Elders; Solomon , Hercules , Atlas , Zeus , Achilles and Mercury whenever he spoke the wizard's name (SHAZAM!) aloud. Billy Batson: Captain Marvel's Adolescent Form Billy Batson is a bright young man with a warm and light-hearted personality. He is kind, optimistic, courageous and altruistic. Although he will usually try to avoid physical confrontation, he will always stand up for what is right no matter the personal risks or cost. Billy idolizes Superman and, despite their many clashes, has tried to follow the Man of Steel's heroic example. Billy is quite protective of his twin sister Mary, both before and after she was also given the power of the elders and became Mary Marvel . Billy's altruistic and protective side was also evident when he defended Freddy Freeman against Captain Nazi and even persuaded the wizard SHAZAM to give the injured/crippled Freddy a share of the elders' power transforming him into Captain Marvel, Jr . In this new super-powered identity, Freddy used his powers to fight crime, injustice and evil as a member of the Marvel Family . Throughout the super-human community Billy is generally perceived as Boy Scout, perhaps even more so than his idol Superman. Captain Marvel's pure heart, good nature and irrepressible good nature have made him extremely hard to dislike, thus, appropriately, he gets along with the vast majority of people he meets. Creation The Classic versions of Captain Marvel and Billy Batson Noticing the success of Superman at National Comics ( DC 's forerunner), Fawcett Publications decided to publish their own comic book stories. In 1939, artist C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created " Capta


Which Turner Prize-winning sculptor designed the ArcelorMittal Orbit, a 22m. sculpture, for the London 2012 Olympic Park?

London 2012 Olympics: ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture opened on Olympic Park but concerns over price - Telegraph Advertisement London 2012 Olympics: ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture opened on Olympic Park but concerns over price Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor has called for the entrance costs to  the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture he designed on the Olympic Park to be as  low as possible.   Launched: the Orbit has been officially completed Photo: AFP   Bottoms up: a view from below the main area of the Orbit    Image 1 of 9 Bird's eye view: the Orbit overlooks the Olympic Stadium and offers a wonderful view of the track    Image 1 of 9 Not a bad view: workmen chatter on the Orbit while the London skyline stretches out on the horizon    Image 1 of 9 Long way down: Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, the chairman of ArcelorMittal, invested £19.6 million in the sculpture    Roped up: three workers discuss their next move    Sitting pretty: Looking over the Olympic Park the Orbit is now complete Photo: GETTY IMAGES   Image 1 of 9 Completed: Anish Kapoor said that the £15 entry free the Orbit during Games-time was a "lot of money for people" Photo: GETTY IMAGES   Image 1 of 9 By Jacquelin Magnay , Olympics Editor 11:49AM BST 11 May 2012 Follow The twisting red tower, situated next to the Olympic Stadium by the entrance of the Park, was declared officially complete on Friday but Kapoor, who designed it in conjunction with structural designer Cecil Balmond, said the £15 entry free during Games-time was a "lot of money for people". Legacy bosses told Telegraph Sport they shared his concerns and would be doing all they could to get the price down after the Games. Sir Keith Mills, the London 2012 vice-chairman said Locog made a decision to not use the Orbit as a hospitality centre as they wanted the public to be able to have access. "To have taken this for the corporates would have been wrong," he said. "We did look at it as a hospitality venue but we believe this is a very special place and we wanted as many people as possible to be able to enjoy it. "The £15 is what it costs us to operate it. We set the price to offset that cost." Related Articles Anish Kapoor's Arcelor Mittal Orbit: review 11 May 2012 Tickets to visit the tower during the Olympic Games go on sale from May 29. Tickets will only be available to those individuals who already have tickets to watch sporting events on the Park or who hold general admission passes. The Orbit has two observation floors, a 455-step spiral staircase a lift and even a restaurant, with the objective being that visitors go up to the top in a lift before walking down the spiral staircase to take in both the views and Kapoor's artistic detail. Review by Mark Hudson **** As you approach the Orbit across the Olympic Park, it doesn’t appear as gigantic as you might expect. Here you’re in a kind of fairground of extraordinary structures, from the great white crown of the main stadium to the ergonomic ellipse of the velodrome, where gigantism rules. You’ve come here to be overwhelmed and entertained, and on that level the Orbit doesn’t disappoint. The viewing platforms at the top afford spectacular views over the City, with two distorting concave mirrors that are designed to change our sense of space, as though, in Kapoor’s words, 'you’re in an instrument for looking’. That is a rather elevated description of the mirrors’ rippling, distorting effect. Yet overall the Orbit provides a challenging twist on the idea of the tower as viewing point and visitor attraction that is inspiring and uplifting. I loved it. Those involved in the project hope that the tower, which is 22 metres taller than the Statue of Liberty, will remain a must-see attraction long after the Games have finished. Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, the chairman of ArcelorMittal, invested £19.6 million, while the remaining £3.1 million is coming from the Greater London Authority. The Orbit's unique design has divided opinion but Kapoor said in time it would end up being considered a beautiful structure. "It is beautiful but it's awkwar


What is the former name of the element Potassium, from which it takes its chemical symbol?

Chemistry A Flashcards What happens to an atom of nitrogen when it forms an ion? Definition It becomes a nitride anion with a 3- charge. Term The charges for polyatomic ions can be found by looking at the Periodic Table. Definition False. Term A good clue when trying to recognize polyatomic ions is that they often end in -ite or -ate. Definition True. Term What is the total number of atoms in the formula unit for the compound composed of potassium and sulfur? Definition