For which cricket county does former England test batsman Mark Ramprakash play?

Former England batsman Mark Ramprakash retires having failed to realise his full potential - Telegraph Cricket Former England batsman Mark Ramprakash retires having failed to realise his full potential Mark Ramprakash made 114 first-class centuries over 25 years, a feat that  marries incredible consistency with admirable longevity. Yet, the overriding  tone of his career is one of failure of not doing his enormous talent  justice. Under the cosh: Mark Ramprakash always seemed under pressure for England, despite playing in 52 Test matches Photo: GETTY IMAGES Follow Only the man himself will know whether or not his achievements have fulfilled him, though knowing Ramprakash and his unrealistic search for perfection, I suspect they have not. Cricketers blessed with his gifts are judged in the Test arena not county cricket and in that he sits among the middle rank, his Test batting average of 27.32 being roughly half the 53.14 he achieved in first-class cricket for Middlesex and Surrey. But did Ramprakash fail or did he just fail our expectations of him? His teenage years saw him marked out as a precocious talent, though that in itself is no guarantee of greatness. Many battles must be fought before that is achieved, most of them within wild territory you feel he never quite tamed. Whether the pressures were entirely self-inflicted is arguable, but he gave the fear of failure too much prominence until it became, in his England career at least, his main foe. In his formative years as a professional cricketer, during the late 1980s, he and Nasser Hussain were eerily similar. Both had mixed race upbringings (and the confusion that can entail), ambitious fathers, and the burning desire to succeed at all costs (the last perhaps not unrelated to the first two). Related Articles Lord’s hits bull's-eye with archery 04 Jul 2012 The upshot is that it left both with a self-centred outlook not always viewed sympathetically in a cricket dressing-room where such behaviour is seen, often mistakenly, as selfishness. Unsurprisingly, they were nicknamed the Tantrum Twins, a moniker both lived up to until the responsibility of captaincy forced Hussain to broaden his world view and consider others. Ramprakash, though, continued to seethe when things didn’t go his way, oblivious to those he alienated. One memorable outburst came during an England tour of New Zealand before the 1992 World Cup. Ramprakash had, along with Graeme Hick, recently made his Test debut against the West Indies and had fared better than Hick against their formidable pace attack. Here, though, there was place for just one of them in the three Tests against New Zealand and the pair were competing for it during a warm-up match in Napier. The opposition was not strong and Hick made a hundred which left Ramprakash, after a modest score in the first innings, needing runs in the second if he was to challenge him. He made five, unluckily dragging a wide ball onto his stumps. When he reached the dressing-room Ramprakash went berserk, yelling loudly and thrashing his bat against a concrete pillar until it lay in bits on the floor. Most of us were appalled and Graham Gooch, the England captain, told Ramprakash, in no uncertain terms, that if he behaved like that again he’d never play while Gooch remained in charge. It should have served as the early warning that set him on right path but it didn’t, Ramprakash’s red mists continuing to dog him until the early Noughties when England finally stopped calling. As a batsman, though, Ramprakash was a joy to watch being both beautifully balanced (in footwork if not temperament) and an elegant technician. Those qualities, along with a passionate self-pride, allowed him to knock out 35,659 first-class runs That he rarely reproduced that sort of class for his country could be seen as much a failure of management as anything else, and today’s micromanaged England teams may have seen him thrive. And yet he still played 52 Tests over 10 years, under different captains and regimes, so his chances in international cricket were not exactly limit


Which North African dish consists of crushed semolina, which can be steamed and served with vegetables, chicken or fish?

Cous cous - definition of Cous cous by The Free Dictionary Cous cous - definition of Cous cous by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Cous+cous Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . cous·cous  (ko͞os′ko͞os′) n. 1. A pasta of North African origin made of semolina or other grains, formed into small pellets and usually steamed. 2. A North African dish consisting of this pasta served with stewed vegetables or meat. [French, from Arabic kuskus, from kaskasa, to pulverize; see kšš in the Appendix of Semitic roots.] couscous couscousou n 1. (Cookery) a type of semolina originating from North Africa, consisting of granules of crushed durum wheat 2. (Cookery) a spicy North African dish consisting of steamed semolina with meat, vegetables, or fruit C17: via French from Arabic kouskous, from kaskasa to pound until fine cous•cous 1. a North African dish of steamed semolina served usu. with a spicy stew. 2. the granular semolina used in this dish. [1590–1600; < French < Arabic kuskus,kuskusū < Berber seksu] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. couscous - a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" 2. couscous - a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina alimentary paste , pasta - shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg Translations [ˈkuːskuːs] n (= grain) → couscous m (= dish) → couscous m couscous couscous [ˈkuːskuːs] n (Culin) → cuscus m inv Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: rice References in periodicals archive ? Traditional cous cous is cooked in a metal pot called a "couscoussier", but if you don't have one if these to hand, the boiling water poured over the grain method will suffice. Quay cafe is quite a catch; Food: Service: Ambience: Overall: Bring 500ml of water to the boil and pour over the cous cous in a bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rest. A matter of taste TASTE I; Springtime lamb is one of Wales' best dishes, but how do you make yours? Top Welsh chefs show you two ways to make it two ways Set aside Take beetroot and scatter ricotta and millet together Top with olive oil and balsamic to serve Chef's top tip: Millet is available at all good health stores, but you can always replace it in this recipe with cous cous. Chef dishes up a winner; Enda Mullen Business Staff enda.mullen@trinitymirror.com I selected the slow braised belly of Cornish lamb served with spiced cous cous and mint yoghurt dressing (PS9.


Grand-mal and petit-mal are terms used in connection with which medical condition?

Absence seizure: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Most absence seizures last only a few seconds. They often involve staring episodes. The episodes may: Occur many times a day Occur for weeks to months before being noticed Interfere with school and learning Be mistaken for lack of attention, daydreaming or other misbehavior Unexplained difficulties in school and learning difficulties may be the first sign of absence seizures. During the seizure, the person may: Stop walking and start again a few seconds later Stop talking in mid-sentence and start again a few seconds later The person usually does not fall during the seizure. Right after the seizure, the person is usually: Wide awake Specific symptoms of typical absence seizures may include: Changes in muscle activity, such as no movement, hand fumbling , fluttering eyelids, lip smacking, chewing Changes in alertness (consciousness) , such as staring episodes, lack of awareness of surroundings, sudden halt in movement, talking, and other awake activities Some absence seizures begin slower and last longer. These are called atypical absence seizures. Symptoms are similar to regular absence seizures, but muscle activity changes may be more noticeable. Exams and Tests The doctor will perform a physical exam. This will include a detailed look at the brain and nervous system. An EEG (electroencephalogram) will be done to check the electrical activity in the brain. People with seizures often have abnormal electrical activity seen on this test. In some cases, the test shows the area in the brain where the seizures start. The brain may appear normal after a seizure or between seizures. Blood tests may also be ordered to check for other health problems that may be causing the seizures. Head CT or MRI scan may be done to find the cause and location of the problem in the brain. Treatment Treatment for absence seizures includes medicines, changes in lifestyle for adults and children , such as activity and diet, and sometimes surgery. Your doctor can tell you more about these options. Alternative Names Seizure - petit mal; Seizure - absence; Petit mal seizure; Epilepsy - absence seizure Images Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system References Abou-Khalil BW, Gallagher MJ, Macdonald RL. Epilepsies. In: Daroff RB, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SK, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 101. Marcdante KJ, Kliegman RM. Seizures (paroxysmal disorders). In: Marcdante KJ, Kliegman RM, eds. Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 181. Wiebe S. The epilepsies. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 403. Read More


The adjective cervine relates to which animals?

DaveKoelle.com | Animal Adjectives   Animal Adjectives Animal Adjectives Perhaps you've come across terms like aquiline nose, hircine visage, or pierine grace in something you've read, or maybe you've seen aedine disease or ovine embryology in scientific or medical writing. Here's a list of as many animal-related -ine (or -ian) words that I can find! What are these -ine words? Words like feline, leonine, and porcine are adjectives used to describe animal-like characteristics. They've made plenty of appearances in literature—not to mention quite a few appearances in word puzzles! It is known that in the Prince de Conde, the aquiline nose rose out sharply and incisively from a brow slightly retreating, rather low than high, and according to the railers of the court, - a pitiless race even for genius, - constituted rather an eagle's beak than a human nose, in the heir of the illustrious princes of the house of Conde. - Alexandre Dumas, Ten Years Later, Chapter 42 The whole scene was a unutterable mixture of comedy and pathos. The wicked wolf that for a half a day had paralyzed London and set all the children in town shivering in their shoes, was there in a sort of penitent mood, and was received and petted like a sort of vulpine prodigal son. - Bram Stoker, Dracula, Chapter 11 This innocent vast lubber did not see any particular difference between the two facts. I liked him, for he was earnest in his work, and very valuable. And he was so fine to look at, with his broad mailed shoulders, and the grand leonine set of his plumed head, and his big shield with its quaint device of a gauntleted hand clutching a prophylactic tooth-brush, with motto: "Try Noyoudont." This was a tooth-wash that I was introducing. - Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Chapter 20 You can search for any of the words below at Literature.org to find occurrences in literature, or at Wordie.org to see how other logophiles have used these words.       I have found these words most commonly used to describe       physical features, particularly of the face (e.g., vulpine face). The second-most common usage is as metaphor (e.g., leonine strength). It seems that many of the words below       might only be used in a scientific or medical context (e.g., acarine disease, bovine myology, anatidaephobia [ 1 ]). Most of these words are based on the scientific names of the animals (e.g., cows belong to the Bovinae subfamily),       although some are based on Greek words for an animal (e.g., arietine for ram, after Aries ). In general, these words are pronounced with an "INE" ending, not a "EEN" ending - they rhyme with tine, not teen.       If you remember how to pronounce the more common words here, like feline and canine, you won't have any trouble with alcelaphine and cervine. The list of animal adjectives I have collected the words in this list from a variety of sources, including my own reading, word puzzles, and other websites. I question how many of the words       have really made an appearance in literature, or have been created by somone adding an -ine ending to a scientific name. I mean, really - tolypeutine ? I will gladly accept additions to, or comments on, this list. Please contact me at dmkoelle@gmail.com . The list below is sortable. To sort a column, click its header. Columns can be sorted in ascending and descending order. Word


"""Christ in the House of his Parents"" is one of the best known paintings of which artist?"

Artwork of Events in Jesus' Life Artwork of Events in Jesus' Life by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson See John the Baptist artwork and paintings Christ Walking on the Water Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), The Disciples See Christ Walking on the Water (1907), oil on canvas, 51 1/2 x 42 in. (130.8 x 106.7 cm.), Des Moines Art Center Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), The Adulteress (1873), Oil on canvas, 250 x 499 cm Nicodemus Henry Ossawa Tanner, Christ Appearing to Nicodemus (1899), oil on canvas, 33 11/16 x 39 1/2 in. Boyhood of Jesus John Rogers Herbert (1810-1890), Our Saviour Subject to His Parents at Nazareth (1847), Oil on canvas, 32 x 51 inches, Guildhall Art Gallery, London. Quite striking in color. Botticelli, Virgin and Child with an Angel (1475-1785). Art Institute of Chicago Albert Roberti, detail of Christ carrying the cross , Brussels, dated 1851. Museum of Ancient Art, Brussels. Mikhail Nesterov (1862-1942), Bearing the Cross (1912), Oil on canvas, 143 x 143 cm Alexei Yegorov (1776-1851), The Scourging of the Saviour (1814), Oil on canvas, 260 x 207 cm Andrei Ivanov (1775-1848), The Baptism (1810-11), Oil on pressed cardboard, 50.5 x 109 cm Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896), Christ in the House of His Parents (1849-50) Jesus washing the disciples' feet (John 13) Ford Madox Brown (British Pre-Raphaelite painter, (1821-93), Jesus Washing Peter's Feet (1865), oil on canvas, Tate Gallery, London Good Samaritan Vincent van Gogh, "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" (1890, Der gute Samariter, nach  Delacroix), �l auf Leinwand, 73 x 60 cm,  Kr�ller-M�ller Museum, Otterlo. Good Samaritan at Wikipedia Commons Piet Esser, sculpture: "Barmhartige Samaritaan" (1976, Good Samaritan), placed at  the Troosterlaan / Zwaardemakerlaan, Utrecht. James J. Tissot, The  Good Samaritan (1884-1896), opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove  paper, 25.4 x 13.2 cm, Brooklyn Museum Vasily Polenov (Russian painter, 1844-1927) Returned to Galilee in Strength of Spirit (1890s-1900s), Oil on canvas,  131 x 76 cm Jezus  en de zondares Jesus and the Sinner Woman (1886-87), oil on canvas,  Russian Museum, St. Petersburg (John 8:4). Another . Larger Among the Teachers (1896), Tretjakov Gallery, Moscow Baptism (), Tretjakov Gallery, Moscow Healing  the Blind Man , oil on copper plate Come Unto  Me , with hands outstretched, begger, cripple at his feet. Consolator ,  similar to above, but with people taking comfort. Large Raising  Lazarus , oil on copper plate Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda, The Museum of Art, Brigham Young  University, Provo, Utah Rebellion . Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902) Christ  at the Home of Martha and Mary (1886), Oil on canvas, 191 x 303 cm,  Gemeente Museum den Haag The  Adulteress (1873), Oil on canvas, 250 x 499 cm Harry Anderson (American Illustrator, 1906-1996). Seventh Day Adventist painter and illustrator. Several of his paintings are available from the LDS Distribution Services site. Paintings of the Life of Jesus Christ , LDS North Visitors' Center, Salt  Lake City, Utah Prince of Peace. Jesus knocking on the UN building in New York City. Another . Prodigal Son looking at pig Love  Welcomes the Prodigal , Reproduced in 'Christ's Object Lessons', Signs  Publishing. Date unknown.  Divine Counselor .  Jesus conversing in an office with a businessman dressed ca. 1950. The Consultation .  Jesus next to a physician at the bedside of a sick woman. What Happened to Your  Hand? (little girl on Jesus' lap questions the scar in his hand) Go Ye Therefore (Matthew 28:19-20). Great Commission. Harold Copping (1863-1932, British Illustrator), produced The Copping Bible (1910), The Bible Story Book (1923), and My Bible Book (1931). Illustrations and paintings . the Parable of the Sower The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant The Parable of the Fig Tree The Parable of the Great Supper The Parable of the Draw-Net Pieter Breugel the Elder, Peasant Wedding Banquet (1568), Kunsthistorisches Museum at Vienna Fractio Panis Fresco ("the breaking of bread), Greek Chapel, Catacomb of St. Priscilla,


What is the rank of a British Army officer who wears a crown and two pips on his epaulettes?

German Colonial Uniforms Major von Kessinger (of the III. Seebataillon at Tsingtao) Hauptmann Georg Pfï¿½hler   (Togo) Rittmeister von Klewitz (New Guinea) Samoa had no active military officers Pre-1899 Lieutenant Titles Prior to 1st January 1899, the rank of     Leutnant was called "Sekonde-Lieutenant", while Oberleutnant was     known as "Premier-Lieutenant" in the Imperial army and also     the Schutztruppe (see Axis History Forum ).  The Wissmantruppe had never made a difference between grades of  Leutnant. Rittmeister Cavalry Captain Title The rank of Hauptmann was called a "Rittmeister" in cavalry units. While this did not apply to the Schutztruppe in     Africa where no true cavalry units existed, it did apply to the East     Asian cavalry in China and to the Asienkorps cavalry in Palestine. Also     army officers were sometimes seconded to the colonies, keeping their  original rank title, for example the commander of the German forces in New Guinea in the First World War,     Carl von Klewitz, was a cavalry captain and bore the title Rittmeister von     Klewitz. Marine Infantry Insignia Officer shoulder straps for the     Seebataillon were similar to those of the Schutztruppe but had a yellow  metal Imperial crown on the shoulder    strap above any pips. Overseas Imperial Army Officers Rank Insignia The same system of shoulder straps with pips was used by the  Schutztruppe was used by units of the Imperial army overseas including  the East Asian Expeditionary Corps, Pascha Expeditions in the Ottoman  Empire and army officers seconded overseas and to the colonies. The differences being  that the army had state coloured threads in their shoulder straps  (Prussia- black and white, Bavaria- blue and white, Saxony- green and  white etc) and that they wore a yellow or white metal numeral or  monogram of their unit above any pips. First World War Variations During the First World War white metallic  lace shoulder straps were replaced in army (and naval) units with dull  grey lace. This of course did not apply to officers in the colonies who  were cut off from Germany throughout the war. Privately Purchased Uniforms Officers almost always had privately  purchased uniforms. These were made by tailors in Germany following the  regulations issued by the Colonial Office. This meant that they were  usually of better quality than other ranks uniforms but also that they  often varied slightly in cut and manufacture. The same principles were  applied to footwear and weaponry. Other Officers Uniform Distinctions Officers were distinguished by  having metallic insignia such as collar ands cuff Litzen while other  ranks had plain white or yellow cloth. Small details such as more  elaborate cockades and silver cords around the tropical helmet  distinguished them though most uniforms were essentially the same cut as  for other ranks. Officers Weapons and Equipment Officers carried swords with sword  knots on parade with silk belts. On campaign they usually had pistols  and Sam Brown belts. These were sometimes replaced with other ranks  rifles so as not to make the officers so easy for enemy snipers to spot.   Schutztruppe   Oberleutnant Shoulder Strap Shown on a Schutztruppe 1897 officers grey home tunic. Note the single pip of an Oberleutnant on the white metallic lace  shoulder strap with threads of red and black with blue (for South West Africa) as the underlay.


Who was the daughter of Zeus and Hera, cupbearer to the gods?

Hebe, Cup-bearer of the gods Hebe, Cup-bearer of the Gods After Hercules died, became a god, and ascended to Mount Olympus, he married yet again, to the goddess Hebe, who was the daughter of Zeus and Hera. Hebe had the honor of being the gods' cup-bearer, pouring and bringing them wine. London 1971.11-1.1, Attic black figure dinos, c. 580 B.C. Hebe, wearing a fancy embroidered tunic, sandals, and jewelry, with the god Dionysos. Note the inscription of her name next to her. Photograph courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum, London Now the gods, seated by the side of Zeus, were holding assembly on the golden floor, and in their midst the queenly Hebe poured them nectar, and they with golden goblets pledged one the other... Homer, Iliad 4.1 Hebe was worshipped as a goddess of pardons or forgiveness; freed prisoners would hang their chains in the sacred grove of her sanctuary at Phlius. Philadelphia MS5462, Attic red figure pyxis, c. 350 B.C. Hercules with his bride, Hebe Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania Museum And mighty Heracles, the valiant son of neat-ankled Alcmena, when he had finished his grievous toils, made Hebe the child of great Zeus and goldshod Hera his shy wife in snowy Olympus. Happy he! For he has finished his great work and lives amongst the undying gods, untroubled and unaging all his days. Hesiod, Theogony 950


What name is given to the hymn of praise by Mary, the Mother of Jesus, found in Luke's gospel?

The Magnificat: Mary’s Hymn of Praise for Our Lord Privacy Policy THE MAGNIFICAT The Magnificat, taken from Luke’s Gospel (1:46-55), is the Blessed Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise to the Lord. It is also known as the Canticle of Mary in the Liturgy of the Hours, a special collection of scripture readings, psalms, and hymns that constitute what is known as the prayer of the church. (Priests and other religious are required to pray sections from the Liturgy of the Hours each day.) Although the Magnificat has had numerous musical settings from such composers as Palestrina, Bach and Mozart, it can be recited as well as sung. Its name comes from the first line of its text in Latin (“Magnificat anima mea Dominum”) translated in the first line below. Mary proclaims the Lord’s greatness with characteristic humility and grace here. My soul magnifies the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name; And His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. He has shown might with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has given help to Israel, his servant, mindful of His mercy Even as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever. The Magnificat provides great material for meditation on the Visitation, the second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, pictured above. When the angel Gabriel informs Mary that she is to be the Mother of God, he also tells her of her relative Elizabeth’s pregnancy with John the Baptist. After Mary gives her famous consent to becoming the Mother of God, -- “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38) -- she goes “with haste” (1:39) to help Elizabeth, who is delighted to see her. Our Lady then expresses her joy in the Magnificat. Clearly Mary, in hastening to help her cousin, is focused on service to others. In this way she glorifies the Lord in reflecting (and “magnifying”) His goodness and love. And, of course by becoming the Mother of God she will help Him redeem us for our salvation in His Passion! Speaking of magnifying, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once referred to our Blessed Mother as being like “a magnifying glass that intensifies our love of her Son.” Note that Mary’s joyful claim that “all generations shall call me blessed” in no way takes away from her humility. If she seems to boast here, it is much as St. Paul does later on in scripture when he says “whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord” (2 Cor 10:17), that is to say, in God’s work being done through us. In this regard, the Magnificat is more than a prayer of praise. It also reminds us about the essential link between humility and holiness. Just as God has “regarded the lowliness of his handmaid” and “has done great things” for Mary in making her the Mother of his Son, so too “he has put down the mighty from their thrones (with his own might!) and has exalted the lowly.” (Note also our Blessed Mother’s humility in referring to herself in this prayer, as she does in giving her consent to Gabriel mentioned earlier, as the Lord’s handmaid, his servant!) As her Divine Son later stressed “Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted” (Matt 23:12, also in slightly different words in Luke 18:14 and Luke 14:11). Jesus wasn’t saying anything new here, either! We read similar thoughts in throughout the Old Testament such as in the Psalms and in this example from the book of Sirach “Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God.” (Sirach 3:19) The line about God filling “the hungry with good things” resonates later in the Gospels as well, when our Lord says “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after


During which monarch's reign did the Act of Union with Scotland take place?

Queen Anne Stuart of England Queen Anne of England Anne Stuart was an unlikely person to become queen of England. She was born on February 6, 1665 to the Duke and Duchess of York and was their second daughter out of three children. Shortly before her birth, her uncle, King Charles II,  had married and seemed destined to have a large family after fathering several illegitimate children.  But he had no more children. As Anne grew older she would be plagued by numerous health problems, but she survived to adulthood. She only received a limited education, yet Anne would reign during a critically important period in her nation's history. During her reign she would oversee two major events in English history, one domestic and one foreign. The first being the Act of Union that united England and Scotland. The second was a major international war, the War of Spanish Succession. Best remembered as the last of the Stuart dynasty Anne had no heirs. The events of her reign would pave the way for Britain to become an international world power. Although born into royalty, her education was similar to that of other aristocratic girls:  languages and music. Her knowledge of history was limited and she received no instruction in civil law or military matters that most male monarchs were expected to have. She was also a sickly child, and may have suffered from the blood disease porphyria, as well as having poor vision and  a serious case of smallpox at the age of twelve. Poor health would plague Anne her entire life, probably contributing to her many miscarriages. Anne grew up in an atmosphere of controversy. Her father James, the Duke of York, and both her mother and later her stepmother were Roman Catholic. They would have preferred to raise Anne and Mary (their only children to survive early childhood)  as Roman Catholics. Nevertheless, prominent Protestants, such as Henry Compton, later bishop of London, interceded and ensured the girls would not only be required to attend Protestant services but that they also receive Protestant religious instruction. Anne's life dramatically changed when the Lord Treasurer and Earl of Danby, in an attempt to strengthen his influence with King Charles II, arranged the marriage of Anne's sister, Mary, to William of Orange. Their father, the Duke of York, had wanted to wed Mary to the heir to the French throne, a Roman Catholic. Danby persuaded by the King to allow the marriage to William, a Dutch Protestant and an enemy of France, thus straining the close relationship between Anne and Mary. Anne married Prince George of Denmark. This was an arrangement Anne's father negotiated in secret with sponsorship by King Louis XIV of France, who hoped for a Anglo-Danish alliance against William of Orange and the Dutch. No such alliance would ever materialize.   Her husband did not affect Anne's position as he remained politically weak and inactive, suffering from a drinking problem. Prince George's influence in matters of state would remain small throughout their marriage. The relationship he had with Anne was a close one and she loved him deeply, however, their marriage was saddened by Anne's twelve miscarriages and the fact that none of their other five children reached adulthood. When King Charles II died in 1686, Anne's father became King James II. His Roman Catholicism and his desire to rule without Parliament's input caused Parliament to call on William of Orange and Mary to take the throne, in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This revolution created a constitutional, limited monarchy in England, where elected representatives, not a dynastic monarch, truly ruled.  Interestingly, later Queen Anne became the last British monarch to veto an act of Parliament.  Anne supported the revolution and opposed her father.  Mary allowed her husband to rule, and neither got along with Anne during their reign.  But since they never had children, after Mary died, followed by William, in 1702, the throne then passed to Anne. The Settlement Act of 1701 paved the way for Anne's reign. It stated that if Anne died without chi


Which horse won the 2008 Aintree Grand National?

Grand National: Aintree runners and riders - BBC Sport BBC Sport Grand National: Aintree runners and riders By Frank Keogh From the section Horse Racing Share this page Live BBC TV and website (UK users): Thursday 1340-1630, Friday 1345-1630, Saturday 1300-1710 BST BBC Radio: Big-race commentaries. Preview Thursday 1930-2100 BST Frank Keogh's Verdict: 1 Treacle 2 West End Rocker 3 Cappa Bleu 4 Synchronised 5 Calgary Bay. I'm sweet on the chances of Treacle, who has been aimed at this race for an awful long time. Trainer's grandfather saddled a National winner, and his father rode two. Synchronised is respected while Calgary Bay was my selection last year. (Number, form, name, age, weight, trainer, jockey) 1 13-P0311 SYNCHRONISED 9-11-10 Jonjo O'Neill AP McCoy Winner of last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Top weight bidding to become the first horse to do the double in the same season since Golden Miller in 1934. Former Welsh National victor has ability and stamina. Champion jockey, trainer and wealthy owner JP McManus combined to win National for first time with Don't Push It in 2010. Rating: 7/10 Approximate odds: 7-1 2 11/1121-4 BALLABRIGGS 11-11-09 Donald McCain Jason Maguire Triumphed in the 2011 race, but has more weight to carry this time. First Grand National since the death in September of trainer's father Ginger, who saddled Red Rum to a record three wins. No horse has landed consecutive runnings since the legendary Rummy in the 1970s. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 12-1 3 1/10P-13P WEIRD AL 9-11-08 Donald McCain Timmy Murphy Second runner in the 2012 contest for last year's winning trainer. Lightly raced, he took the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby earlier in the season, but burst a blood vessel and was pulled up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jockey won National on Comply Or Die four years ago. Rating: 6/10 Odds: 40-1 4 106-P422 NEPTUNE COLLONGES 11-11-06 Paul Nicholls Daryl Jacob Grey boasts some smart form, including a third in 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup behind stablemates Denman and Kauto Star. Was second in National trial at Haydock in February. Champion trainer has never won the big race despite 52 previous attempts. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 25-1 5 2F-0511 CALGARY BAY 9-11-06 Henrietta Knight Dominic Elsworth My selection for last year's race after training legend Jenny Pitman told me in late 2009 he was an ideal Grand National contender. Fell at the fourth. Despite being allotted more weight this time, still looks the type that could run well. Has won last two races for trainer who guided Best Mate to three victories in Cheltenham Gold Cup. Rating: 8/10 Odds: 25-1 6 F-6041UP ALFA BEAT 8-11-05 John Hanlon IRE Davy Russell Twice a winner of the Kerry National for Irish trainer, whose nickname 'Shark' dates back to his imposing size when playing hurling as a teenager. The grey gelding, who is a first Grand National runner for the former cattle trader, unseated his rider and was pulled up on his last two starts. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 33-1 7 F01/35-23 PLANET OF SOUND 10-11-05 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson Understood to have been thriving at his Somerset stables. Trainer had 2002 runner-up Whats Up Boys. Based on fine second in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November and 2010 Punchestown Gold Cup victory, is an interesting contender if he takes to the track. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 25-1 8 51U/022/2 BLACK APALACHI 13-11-03 Dessie Hughes IRE Denis O'Regan Runner-up in 2010 National, this will be his fourth appearance after falling and unseating his rider the previous years. Familiar surroundings, but age against him - no 13-year-old has been placed for more than 40 years and the last equine teenager to win was Sergeant Murphy in 1924. Jockey reluctantly turned down Giles Cross as he would have struggled to make the low weight. Rating: 6/10 Odds: 33-1 9 6/3U34-1F DEEP PURPLE 11-11-03 Evan Williams Jamie Moore Showed his stamina at Sandown in December when winning after being stepped up to the three-and-a-half mile trip for the first time. Fall last time out was first in 19 starts over fences. Regular jockey prefers stablemate Cappa Bleu, but


Energy Units Energy Units More Introduction Many sorts of units are used in energy discussions. They fall into two broad categories: (a) those whose definition is not related to a particular fuel, which we here term "basic" units; and (b) those whose definition is related to idealized properties of a specific fuel, which we here term "source-based" units. These units, along with special topics related to electricity, are discussed in succeeding sections. Table 1 gives conversion factors between units, as well as the energy content of specific fuels. Basic Units Joule (J). This is the basic energy unit of the metric system, or in a later more comprehensive formulation, the International System of Units (SI). It is ultimately defined in terms of the meter, kilogram, and second. Calorie (cal). Historically the calorie was defined in terms of the heating of water. Thus, in a traditional definition, one calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, from 14.5 °C to 15.5 °C. (This is sometimes referred to as the 15 °C calorie, and differs slightly from the "calorie" measured for other temperature intervals.) More recently the calorie has been defined in terms of the joule; the equivalence between the calorie and joule is historically known as the mechanical equivalent of heat. Several definitions of the calorie are now in common use, including (2): thermochemical calorie 1 cal = 4.1900 J The International Table (IT) calorie has been adopted in the publications of the Energy Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE/EIA) (3) and of the International Energy Agency of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD/IEA) (4). In view of the importance of these publications, it is reasonable to view the IT calorie as being the preferred unit for discussions of energy production and use, but there is no universally adopted practice (see also the discussion of Btu, below). Sometimes a capitalized version, Calorie, is used to denoted the kilocalorie (kcal). In discussing food, the "calorie," capitalized or not, is always the kilocalorie. British thermal unit (Btu). This is the English system analog of the calorie. For specific heat capacities to be the same, whether expressed in Btu/lb-°F or in cal/gm-°C: 1 Btu = 251.9958 cal. As for the calorie, there is a family of "Btu's" in relatively common use, including: thermochemical Btu 59 °F (15 °C) Btu 1 Btu = 1054.80 Again, the IT unit is the one used in DOE/EIA publications. Kilowatt-hour (kWh). The kilowatt-hour is a standard unit of electricity production and consumption. By definition, noting that 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts: 1 kWh = 3.6 x 10 6 J (exact). The relationship between the kWh and the Btu depends upon which "Btu" is used. It is common, although not universal, to use the equivalence: 1 kWh = 3412 Btu. This corresponds to the International Table Btu. [More precisely, 1 kWh = 3412.14 Btu (IT).] Large-scale units. In describing national or global energy budgets, it is common practice to use large-scale units based upon the joule, Btu, and kWh: Exajoule (EJ): 1 quad = 1015 Btu = 1.055 EJ Terawatt-year (TWyr): 1 TWyr = 8.76 x 1012 kWh = 31.54 EJ = 29.89 quad Source based conversion factors and units Actual energy content and nominal equivalents. In discussing the production and use of energy it is often convenient to speak in terms of the bulk amount of fuel, e.g. a barrel of oil or a ton of coal. These terms are sometimes used not only to denote a volume or mass, but also to represent an amount of energy. While useful in putting a primary focus on the fuel of interest, there is an intrinsic imprecision in such an approach because "oil" and "coal" embrace a variety of products, with different energy contents per unit mass. The differences can be large. The heat content for several common fuels, as well as the weighted averages for petroleum, coal and natural gas consumed in the U.S. in 1995, are listed in Table 1, using data from Ref. (3). Given the wide variations in the actual heat content of fuels,


Which car company makes a model called the Verso?

Verso Overview & Features | Diesel - Toyota Europe Key features The stylish MPV The Verso stands out with its sharp lines and smooth curves. Fine details such as the piano-black finish on the number plate surround, elegant chrome strips on the upper and lower grille and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights accentuate its dynamic character. Who says practical can’t look great? Model shown with multi-reflector halogen headlamps and daytime running lights. Innovation at your fingertips Experience Verso's innovative technology. Building on the 6.1" Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia base unit, Toyota Touch® 2 with Go includes a full map navigation system with online local search function, SMS on-screen send/receive, USB-based photo viewing and several optional applications such as Twitter, fuel price, weather and parking information. Maximum Verso-tility Verso offers true user-friendly flexibility with the best in class Toyota Easy Flat system. This easy-to-change seating system provides multiple configurations for maximum versatility. Smarter storage solutions Reasons to own a Toyota Environment By reducing engine weight, fuel consumption & emissions, our green thinking benefits all our cars. But it’s not just our vehicles that lead the way in green motoring, we’re also committed to reducing the environmental impact of all our operations, bringing us closer to a true zero emissions vehicle. Quality At Toyota, quality is a way of life. That’s why your Toyota has been rigorously tested to ensure it meets our highest quality standards. Warranty We want our customers to be as confident in their Toyota as we are. Our comprehensive warranty means you can be. Service Because we know your car better than anyone, we’ll make sure your car is running the way it should be. Finance We take the hassle out of financing your car with affordable and flexible ways to get into the driving seat of your new Toyota.


Who composed the opera 'Albert Herring' in 1947?

Albert Herring Albert Herring By Benjamin Britten   Albert Herring, Op. 39, is a chamber opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten. Composed in the winter of 1946 and the spring of 1947, this comic opera was a successor to his serious opera The Rape of Lucretia. The libretto, by Eric Crozier, was based on Guy de Maupassant’s novella Le Rosier de Madame Husson, but it was transposed entirely to an English setting.[1]   Composition History After having composed and staged The Rape of Lucretia, Britten decided he should attempt a comedy, preferably set in England.[2] Eric Crozier suggested adapting the Maupassant short story Le rosier de Madame Husson and transplanting it to the Suffolk landscape already familiar to Britten from his home in Snape.[2] Britten composed Albert Herring at his home, The Old Mill at Snape, in the winter of 1946 and the spring of 1947.[2] He scored the opera for the same instrumental forces as he had used in his first chamber opera The Rape of Lucretia, intending it like the earlier opera for performance by the English Opera Group.[2]   Performance History and Reception   The opera was premiered on 20 June 1947 at Glyndebourne, conducted by the composer. According to one writer the owner and founder of Glyndebourne, John Christie, “disliked it intensely and is said to have greeted members of the first night audience with the words: ‘This isn’t our kind of thing, you know’.”[3] Just 38 years later Glyndebourne’s 1985 production was “one of the most successful the opera has had”.[3] The opera was given its US premiere on 8 August 1949 as part of the Tanglewood Music Festival.[3] In 1949, Britten’s English Opera Group toured with both Rape of Lucretia and Albert Herring, giving ten performances between 12–23 September in Copenhagen and Oslo:[4] an almost complete recording of one of their Copenhagen performances has been commercially released. Sviatoslav Richter called it “the greatest comic opera of the century”,[5] and in 1983 staged Albert Herring as part of the December Nights Festival at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum.[6] The opera was performed at Buenos Aires’s Teatro Colón in 1972. In 2008–2010, over 55 performances were given by companies such as those at Glyndebourne and the Portland Opera in Oregon (2008 season); the Opéra-Comique in Paris and the Opéra de Normandie in Rouen (2009); and, for 2010, at the Landestheater in Linz, the Finnish National Opera in Helsinki and the Santa Fe Opera.[7] The Santa Fe production was given by the Los Angeles Opera in 2011. Vancouver Opera presented the work, in a co-production with Pacific Opera Victoria, in 2013.   Time: April and May 1900Place: Loxford, a small market town in East Suffolk, England Act 1 Housekeeper Florence Pike is run ragged. Her mistress Lady Billows is organising the annual May Day festival, and has gathered all the important people of the village to vet nominees for the coveted position of Queen of the May. But Florence has dug up dirt on every single girl nominated, proving that none is worthy to wear the May Queen’s crown. Lady Billows is depressed. Superintendent Budd suggests that the solution may be to select, this year, a May King instead of a May Queen. He knows of a young man in town who is as certainly virginal as the girls are not: Albert Herring. At the greengrocer’s, Albert is teased for his timidity by the easygoing Sid. Sid’s girlfriend Nancy comes in to do some shopping, and the couple shares a tender moment while Albert eats his heart out. The lovers leave, and Albert reflects on his miserable existence under his mother’s thumb. The Festival Committee arrives with the news of his selection as May King. Mrs. Herring is thrilled, Albert less so. Mother and son quarrel, to the mocking commentary of the village children. Act 2 It is the day of the festival. Sid and Nancy are preparing the banquet tent, and they take the chance to slip some rum into Albert’s lemonade glass. Albert is tongue-tied at the feast in his honour, but drinks his lemonade greedily (which Britten satirically illustrates with a quote from Richard Wagner’s T


In which town or city is the Fitzwilliam Museum?

Fitzwilliam Museum - Museum in Cambridge, Cambridge - Visit Cambridge With over half a million incredible artworks in its collection, the Fitzwilliam Museum is one of the most impressive regional museums in Europe, presenting world history and art from as far back as 2500 BC to the present day. Book an Official Guided Tour of the Fitzwilliam Museum - Tours run on Saturdays only Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Museum is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cambridge cityscape, its monumental neo-classic facade and columns just a short walk away from the central colleges and the River Cam. The Museum was founded in 1816 by the 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion who bequeathed his vast collections of art, music and books to the University of Cambridge. Viscount Fitzwilliam felt strongly that the University should have its own museum, not only for the display of works of art, but also with its own library.  A grand sum of £100,000 was provided to build an “unforgettable monument”, a university museum which would be a place of learning as well as one of the most magnificent galleries of its day. Viscount Fitzwilliam was an alumnus of Trinity Hall College in Cambridge.  A keen collector throughout his life, his passion for art began at home in his family’s collections; amongst his bequest of 144 pictures were fine Dutch paintings inherited from his maternal grandfather.  To this he added exceptional Renaissance masterpieces he had purchased by Titian, Veronese and Palma Vecchio which form the basis of the Museum’s fine art collection today. During a lifetime of collecting he filled more than 500 folio albums with engravings forming a vast collection of prints by the most celebrated artists, including a series of etchings by Rembrandt that was unsurpassed in England at that time. His particular passion was for literary and musical manuscripts.  His library held 130 medieval manuscripts and a collection of autographed music by Handel, Purcell and other composers which has guaranteed the Museum a place among the great music libraries of the world. The Museum building was opened to the public in 1848 and since then the Fitzwilliam has continued to grow both in size and collections. Today the Museum has one of the finest collections of paintings, drawings and prints in Britain, with famous works by Rubens, Breughel, Constable, Monet and Picasso to name but a few. It is also known for its remarkable collections from the ancient world, with artefacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Cyprus and the ancient near east. Throughout the museum there are significant collections of oriental art, illuminated manuscripts, and outstanding collections of applied arts, pottery, porcelain and medieval coins. Most importantly, the Museum is still very much a part of the University and, as well as playing a big part for the University’s research for the arts, remains free for anyone to visit and enjoy. Further Information


Which British monarch was incarcerated in Pontefract Castle where he died of starvation in January 1400?

Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years.   SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots


Who sang the theme tune to the James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me' in 1977?

The Spy Who Loved Me Theme Song - James Bond - YouTube The Spy Who Loved Me Theme Song - James Bond Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Oct 13, 2012 The theme tune to 007, The Man with the Golden Gun, performed by Carly Simon. For entertainment purposes only, I do not claim ownership or rights of this production. Copyright is held by its respective owners, including EMI and MGM. Category


Which element, atomic number 47, has the highest electrical thermal conductivity of any metal?

What does atomic number 47 mean? definition and meaning (Free English Language Dictionary) Ag ; atomic number 47; silver Hypernyms ("atomic number 47" is a kind of...): noble metal (any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation) conductor (a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "atomic number 47"): coin silver (a silver of the degree of purity established for making legal silver coins) Holonyms ("atomic number 47" is a substance of...): silver (coins made of silver) argentite (a valuable silver ore consisting of silver sulfide (Ag2S)) sterling silver (a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper)  Learn English with... Proverbs of the week  "He who laughs last laughs best." (English proverb) "One finger cannot lift a pebble." (Native American proverb, Hopi) "Seek education even if it takes you to China." (Arabic proverb) "What can a cat do if its master is crazy." (Corsican proverb)  ATOMIC NUMBER 47: related words searches


In which constellation is the star Rigel?

Rigel: Orion's Brightest Star Rigel: Orion's Brightest Star By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | September 19, 2013 06:16pm ET MORE Light from the star Rigel reflects off the dust composing the Witch Head Nebula. Credit: Rogelio Bernal Andreo / NASA Rigel is a blue supergiant that is the brightest star in the constellation Orion (the Hunter). The star is only 10 million years old, compared to the sun's 4.5 billion, and due to its measured size and brightness it is expected to end in a supernova one day. It also has two known companions, Rigel B and Rigel C. The star is variable and is considered an Alpha Cygni-type star. (Alpha Cygni is the scientific name for Deneb, the prototype star for this kind of variability.) Its luminosity is so bright that it shines and scatters in an adjacent nebula, called the Witch Head Nebula,which is about 40 Earth-sun distances or astronomical units away. In science fiction, Rigel's name is on a a number of planets in the Star Trek universe, is mentioned in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and also features in a number of novels, computer games and comic books. Rigel before modern astronomy Rigel's name comes from an Arabic phrase, Rijl Jauzah al Yusrāʽ. It means "the left leg of the Jauzah," according to Richard Hinckley Allen's "Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning." It is also sometimes translated as "the left leg of the giant," reportedly referring to the constellation Orion , of which Rigel forms a part. Rigel is more properly known as Beta Orionis. Scandinavian folklore said that Rigel indicated one of the large toes of Orwandil; the thunder god Thor broke off the other toe when it was frost-bitten, according to a report recorded by Allen. In Japanese culture, Rigel is sometimes called Genji Boshi and a bright red star in Orion — Betelgeuse — has the name of Heike Boshi. Those names hearken back to the Heian era (794-1192) in Japan, according to an online account by Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara . (A later version of the account was published in the "Kyoto Journal" in 2000.) "The legendary war that brought the somewhat artistic and gentle Heian era to a close took place between the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto (Genji) families," the authors wrote. "The colors of Taira were red, and the colors of the Minamoto family were white. Ultimately, the Minamoto (Rigel) family won the war and moved the capital to Kamakura, ushering in an era of Samurai warriors and leading to centuries of little true peace ... These two bright stars of red and white still do battle with the steepes of the belt holding them apart." Though they look serene and silent from our vantage on Earth, stars are actually roiling balls of violent plasma. Test your stellar smarts with this quiz. 0 of 10 questions complete Star Quiz: Test Your Stellar Smarts Though they look serene and silent from our vantage on Earth, stars are actually roiling balls of violent plasma. Test your stellar smarts with this quiz. 0 of Start Over | More Quizzes Locating Rigel Rigel is today known as a class B supergiant. It's close to zero magnitude in Earth's sky, making it a bright star . But Rigel is also intrinsically luminous, shining with the equivalent light of 85,000 suns, according to astronomer Jim Kaler . Its radius is 73 times that of the sun. Rigel's location is: Right ascension: 5 hours 14 minute 32.3 seconds Declination: -8 degrees 12 minutes 6 seconds Rigel to astronomers Astronomers believe the star is about 10 million years old and that later in its life, it will likely transform into a red supergiant (just like Betelgeuse) and eventually explode into a supernova, Kaler added. "If and when it does go, it would appear to us as bright as a quarter moon," Kaler wrote. Rigel also has two distant stellar companions, Rigel B and Rigel C – a binary system. At the ninth magnitude, the combined light of these stars would usually be enough for most telescopes to pick up, but they are too close to the bright Rigel to be easily visible. Rigel's bright starlight also bounces off a nebula some 40 light-years away, as shown in a pict


What is the highest point in the Peak District?

The Highest Hills in the Peak District Height: 636m 2,087 feet Kinder Scout is a moorland plateau in the Dark Peak. Most famous for the famous mass trespass by ramblers who had previously been denied access to to open country this highest point in the Peak District is still a major draw to walkers. The most popular way to Kinder Scout is from Edale. When on top and in clear weather conditions Manchester can be seen as well as the highest mountains of Snowdonia. Try this walk . Bleaklow Height: 633m 2,077 feet Bleaklow Head, the high point at the western side of an extensive gritstone moor is a Hewitt and is crossed by the Pennine Way. It is one of three summits on this plateau above 2,000 feet, the others being Bleaklow Stones, some 1.9 miles to the east along an indefinite ridge, and Higher Shelf Stones, 0.9 miles south of Bleaklow Head. Bleaklow includes the most easterly point in the British Isles over 2,000 feet. Try this walk . Grindslow Knoll Height: 601m 1,972 feet Grindslow Knoll is the high point at the western side of Grindsbrook Clough that looks across to the Nab on the east. As with Kinder Scout the most popular way to get to Grindslow Knoll is from Edale via Grindslow House. To complete a good round walk continue to Fox Holes, Upper Tor and Ringing Roger before descenbding from the moor via the Nab back to Edale. Try this walk . Black Hill Height: 582m 1,909 feet Black Hill is peaty and boggy after rain. The area had virtually no vegetation and was dark, giving the hill its name but recent plant regeneration has improved things. Black Hill is on the Pennine Way and its paved surface allows walkers to reach the top dry-shod even in wet weather. The hill can be visited by several routes, including from Crowden with a return which can be made over Westend Moss to create a pleasant circular walk. Try this walk . Shining Tor Height: 559m 1,834 feet Shining Tor between Buxton and Macclesfield, lies on the border between Derbyshire and Cheshire. The summit is the highest point in Cheshire. The hill can be climbed by many routes, perhaps most commonly from the Goyt valley by Errwood reservoir, perhaps combined with a walk along the ridge north from Shining Tor over Cats Tor. It can also be gained with less climbing from the Cat and Fiddle Inn. (Image courtesy of Wikipedia ) Axe Edge Moor Height: 551m 1,808 feet Axe Edge Moor is the major moorland, west of Buxton in the Peak District. It is mainly gritstone. The moor is the source of the River Dove, River Manifold, River Dane, River Wye and River Goyt. It boasts England's second highest public house (the Cat and Fiddle Inn). The moor is shared between the counties of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire, which meet on its south-western flank at the Three Shire's Head on the Dane. (Image courtesy of Wikipedia ) High Stones Height: 548m 1,798 feet High Stones is the highest point within the boundaries of Sheffield City Council. It lies on the Howden Moors in South Yorkshire, England towards the northern boundary of the Peak District National Park, between Langsett Reservoir to the north east and Howden Reservoir to the south west. The cairn at High Stones being something over two feet tall means that the top of the cairn is just over 1800ft above sea level. Margery Hill Height: 546m 1,791 feet Margery Hill lies between Langsett Reservoir to the northeast and Howden Reservoir to the southwest. The summit cairn has been identified as a Bronze Age burial mound aqnd thus the area has been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by English Heritage. Margery Hill is the highest marked point within the boundaries of Sheffield. The land rises slightly to 548 metres to the south, near High Stones. Lord's Seat Height: 546m 1,791 feet Lord's Seat is the highest point on Rushup Edge, a ridge in the Derbyshire Peak District of England that forms the natural barrier between the Hope and Edale valleys. The ridge forms the western end of the longer ridge to Mam Tor and Lose Hill. Lord's Seat is an ideal viewpoint for looking across the Upper Edale valley to Kinder Scout. Back Tor


What was the name of the Cyclops blinded by Odysseus?

Odysseus and the Cyclops After 10 years of fighting against Troy , Odysseus, one of the victorious Greek leaders and known for his cleverness, sailed for home with his men and ships.ï¿½ After many adventures, they came to an island.ï¿½ Unbeknownst to them, the island was inhabited by the Cylops people, a race of giants with only one eye in the middle of their forehead. The Cylops were lawless, without culture, and ate humans when available.   The Story:   On finding a large cave, Odysseus and his men entered the cave, where they helped themselves to the food and drink they found there, and fell asleep.ï¿½ After a time, a Cyclops, whose name was Polyphemus, returned to the cave.ï¿½ Leading his flock of giant sheep into the cave, he rolled a huge stone against the mouth of the cave to close the entrance.ï¿½ On finding Odysseus and his men in the cave, the Cyclops became enraged, grabbed two of the men, smashed their heads against the rocks, ate them, and fell asleep.ï¿½ Odysseus dared do nothing to the Cyclops, since only the Cyclops was strong enough to move the stone away from the mouth of the cave.   The next morning, the Cyclops grabbed two more men, smashed their heads against the rocks, and ate them for his breakfast.ï¿½ He then rolled away the stone, led out his herd of sheep, and rolled the stone back to close the cave.ï¿½ Odysseus devised a plan.ï¿½ He and his men took a large timber, carved the end to a sharp point, and hid it.   When the Cyclops returned in the evening, he again led his sheep in, rolled the stone to close the mouth of the cave, and proceeded to bash in the heads of two more men and eat them.ï¿½ This time Odysseus spoke up, and offered the Cyclops some strong wine he had brought with him.ï¿½ Polyphemus, who had never drunk wine before, drank his fill and became very drunk.ï¿½ Thanking Odyssesus, Polyphemus asked him his name.ï¿½ Odysseus told him his name was ï¿½No manï¿½.ï¿½ The Cyclops then fell fast asleep in a drunken sleep.   Odysseus and his men then took the timber and heated the sharpened end in the fire until it glowed red.ï¿½ Then, with all their strength, they pushed the red-hot point into the eye of Polyphemus.ï¿½ The Cyclops howled and woke up flailing, but he was now blind.ï¿½ The other Cyclops who lived on the island came running, but when they asked Polyphemus who had done this to him, he replied ï¿½No man!ï¿½ and the other Cyclops all returned home laughing.   Early the next morning, Odysseus tied each of his men to the belly of one of the giant sheep. When Polyphemus awoke and led the sheep out of the cave, he felt the back of each sheep to make sure no one was on them.ï¿½ Feeling nothing, Polyphemus allowed each sheep to pass out of the cave, carrying with it one of Odysseusï¿½ crew tied to its belly.ï¿½ Odysseus himself grabbed onto the fleece of the last sheepï¿½s belly, and escaped through the mouth of the cave.   Odysseus and his men ran back to their ship and hurriedlyï¿½ pushed out to sea.ï¿½ As they sailed away from the harbor, Odysseus called out to Polyphemus, laughing at him and telling him that it was not "No Man", but he, Odysseus, who had blinded him and fooled him.


Which musical features the son's 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Be Back Soon'?

Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Do Anything Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Do... The Dodger (Jack Wild), title character (Mark Lester), Nancy... Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Do Anything The Dodger (Jack Wild), title character (Mark Lester), Nancy (Shani Wallis)and Fagin (Ron Moody) perform Lionel Bart's hit "I'd Do Anything" in Carol Reed's musical version of the Dickens tale, Oliver!, 1968.> Six Academy Awards, including Best... Oliver! -- (Re-issue Trailer) Six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, went to Oliver! (1968), the musical version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.> Original theatrical trailer for "Oliver Twist," (1948) Original theatrical trailer for... Oliver Twist - (Original Trailer) Charles Dickens' classic tale Oliver Twist (1948) brought to the screen by director David Lean. Starring Alec Guinness as Fagin.> Sons of the Desert - (Movie Clip) Oliver pleads... Sons of the Desert (Oliver pleads with his wife to attend a... Sons of the Desert - (Movie Clip) Oliver pleads with his wife to attend a convention Oliver (Oliver Hardy) tries to convince his wife to let him attend a men-only convention with his pal Stan (Stan Laurel) in this scene from Sons of the Desert (1933).> Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) Consider Yourself Just the front-end of the mammoth production number from... Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) Consider Yourself Just the front-end of the mammoth production number from Lionel Bart's "Consider Yourself," featuring Jack Wild (The Artful Dodger) and Mark Lester (title character), from Carol Reed's Dickens-based musical Oliver!, 1968.> Tiffany Vazquez Intro -- Oliver! (1968) TCM's Saturday afternoon host Tiffany Vazquez introduces... Tiffany Vazquez Intro -- Oliver!...


Synovial fluid is a lubricant for which parts of the body?

Hyaluronic Acid - The Body's Natural Grease - Healthy Beginnings Hyaluronic Acid – The Body’s Natural Grease July 10, 2008 Categories: Healthy Living , Natural Health By Kurt Grange, ND, PhD In some ways your body and your car have similar characteristics. One of these similarities is the fact that when parts move, they need to be greased. Moving parts need to be stopped from rubbing together in order to eliminate friction and heat build up which contributes to deterioration and destruction. To protect your car you use motor oil. In your body you use synovial fluid (body grease). The basic ingredient in the creation of synovial fluid is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid (HA) may very well be the single most important compound in the structure of the human body. Hyaluronic acid is one type of glycosaminoglycan (GAG). GAGs contain sulfur, chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride (in cartilage and ligaments), keratin sulfate (in cartilage, bone, and cornea), dermatan sulfate (in skin, tendons, lungs, blood vessels and heart valves), and heparin sulfate (in cell membranes). The largest concentration of HA is found in the vitreous humor (interior fluid) of the eye, the synovial fluid around articulating joints and in between the cells of the body. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound made by all cells. Present in every tissue, it performs many important functions. HA helps deliver nutrients to cells and carry toxins from cells that do not have a blood supply, such as those found in cartilage. HA not only keeps the cartilage that cushions joints strong and flexible, but also helps increase supplies of joint-lubricating synovial fluid. Without adequate amounts of HA, the joints will become brittle and deteriorate. Joints are lubricated by synovial fluid. Hyaluronic acid is a primary component of synovial fluid. It functions as a lubricant, much like oil is used to lubricate moving parts in a machine. In the human body, hyaluronic acid helps to grease all membranes (the membranes around the heart, lungs, muscles and eyes) and the cartilage of joints. Not only does it keep joints lubricated, but hyaluronic acid also encourages water retention in other bodily tissues to prevent dehydration. It is found in large concentrations in the extracellular matrix, the fluid-filled space between cells. HA locks moisture into the matrix, keeping collagen and elastin moist, promoting a youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid is a primary component of healthy skin, with about 50% of the HA contained in the skin matrix. Declining skin levels of hyaluronic acid are associated with dryness, reduced flexibility, and wrinkles. Clinical studies have shown that HA also helps wounds heal more quickly, and can reduce the appearance of both old and new scars. Injectible hyaluronic acid, such as Restylane, is being used to lessen the appearance of lines, wrinkles, sagging and depressions in the skin caused by acne scars or injury, though some people have reactions to the injectable form. Hyaluronic acid is now believed to play a functional role in the formation of new body tissue, providing the organizing matrix around which new connective tissue is built. In essence, hyaluronic acid acts as a template upon which new tissue can be formed. A single molecule of HA, which may be quite long, can attach to hundreds of other structural protein molecules (amino acids), thereby assisting in the body’s building, replacement and repair functions. Hyaluronic acid does not replace other structural support nutrients such as dietary protein, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, sulfur, vitamin C, omega 3 fatty acid, cetyl myristoleate or bioflavonoids. These and other structural nutrients are very important because they attach to HA to produce the finished product. The stimulus for cells to make hyaluronic acid can come from a variety of metabolic signals such as the body responding to an increased need for structural support due to physical stress. Thus, exercise is one way to help stimulate HA production. Cells throughout the body make H


What name is given to a male guinea pig?

Guinea Pig Click on an image to view larger version & data in a new window Cavia porcellus. Author's pet guinea pigs. Left: Shadow. Right: Chiquita. Both images © 2008 Introduction Humans have kept and used the domestic guinea pig for thousands of years.  In Western societies, these social rodents are kept as pets, bred for show, and used in scientific research. In some societies, guinea pigs are a source of food, and the Andean culture uses them in religious ceremonies and traditional medicine. Classification   Guinea pigs belong to the family Caviidae, which is a family of South American rodents. This group sometimes is referred to as Caviomorpha, or guinea-pig-like rodents (D'Erchia et al. 1996; Wagner 1976). Rodentia contains three sub-orders: Sciuromorpha, Myomorpha, and Hystricomorpha. Caviidae usually is placed within Hystricomorpha (Graur, Hide and Li 1991; D'Erchia et al. 1996). However, in the early 1990s a debate arose over whether or not guinea pigs and Caviomorpha should be classified in Rodentia. Graur, Hide, and Li (1991) performed phylogenetic analyses of amino acid sequences of various taxa. Their interpretation of the results suggested that Caviomorpha should be considered a separate order from Rodentia. In 1996, D'Erchia et al. analyzed the complete guinea pig mitochondrial genome and concluded that guinea pigs should be classed in an order distinct from Rodentia. In other words, Rodentia is paraphyletic. However, Luckett and Hartenberger (1993), Sullivan and Swofford (1997), and others argued for keeping Caviomorpha in Rodentia based on morphological data and criticisms of the methods used by Graur, Hide, and Li (1991), and D'Erchia et al. (1996). Currently, some data supports the paraphyletic side of the debate, but guinea pigs are generally considered part of Rodentia.  Evolution and Domestication Ancestral caviomorphs probably descended from paramyid rodents found in North America, Eurasia, and North Africa. Members of Caviidae first appeared during the Late Miocene period, 26 to seven million years ago, and the family diversified in that period as well (Alderton 1999; Wagner 1976).   The domestic guinea pig originates in the mountains and grasslands of the Altiplano region in South America. Domestication may have begun around 5,000 BCE (CFHS; Morales, 1995). Nowak (1999) asserts that Cavia porcellus probably derived from C. aparea, C. tschudii, or C. fulgida, and is now distinct from all of these. According to Alderton (1999), it was once thought that C. aparea (the Brazilian cavy) was the wild ancestor, but it is now thought that C. tschudii (the Peruvian cavy) is probably the ancestral form.  Today, guinea pigs live all over the world. They can adapt to a wide range of altitudes, from sea level to higher than 4,000 m (NRC 1991). In South America, where people keep them for food, they are allowed to run free on the floor in kitchens or outdoors (Morales 1995). Sometimes pet guinea pigs are allowed to "free range", too, but oftentimes their caregivers will keep them in cages. Guinea pigs thrive at room temperature; colder weather can be deadly (CFHS). However, guinea pigs can be surprisingly hardy. The BBC reports that a guinea pig was abandoned outdoors in Cornwall, England, and survived there for five years. Names The species name porcellus means "little pig" in Latin (Wagner 1976). Although guinea pigs are not members of the pig family, they do resemble suckling pigs  when they are skinned and dressed for cooking. Also, some of their vocalizations sound somewhat like pig vocalizations (Wagner 1976; Alderton 1999). C. porcellus has several common English names, including "guinea pig", "cavy", and "cuy". The origins of "guinea pig" are not clear. The "pig" part of their name probably shares the same origins as their species name.  Europeans first encountered the animals in the mid-sixteenth century, after the Spanish Conquest of South America. It is possible that guinea pigs were sold for a guinea (a type of English coin) at that time and were thus named for their price. Or, Europeans might have


For which cricket county does England test cricketer Ian Bell play?

Ian Bell | England Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo FC Profile Once described by Dayle Hadlee as the best 16-year old he had ever seen, Ian Bell had been earmarked for greatness long before he was drafted onto the England tour of New Zealand in 2001-02, as cover for the injured Mark Butcher. Technically sound, Bell is an elegant top-order batsman, who was once likened to Michael Atherton and was immediately burdened with similar expectations when he made his England debut. Unlike Atherton, who invariably produced his best when his back was firmly against the wall, Bell's most fluent early efforts tended to come about in a pressure vacuum, a trait that belied an average above 40 and a record of a century every five or so Tests. However, on the tour of South Africa in 2009-10, Bell set about changing those perceptions. A perfectly paced century while batting at No. 6 in Durban set England up for an innings victory that ranked, at the time, among their finest overseas performances for a generation, but he surpassed that effort in the very next Test in Cape Town, with a backs-to-the-wall 78 that saved the match and ensured a share of the series. On the subsequent tour of Australia, he continued to save his best for when the chips were down, particularly during England's first-innings struggles at Brisbane and Perth. He finished the tour on a high with his maiden Ashes hundred at Sydney, and a reputation transformed. When in form, Bell has always been adept at leaving the ball outside off stump, and he received glowing reviews from coaches at every stage of his development, not least from Rod Marsh at the England Academy, a man not given to hyperbole. A former England U19 captain, Bell had played just 13 first-class games when called into the England squad, though in 2001 he scored 836 runs for Warwickshire at an average of over 64, including three centuries. He didn't immediately translate that success and talent into runs at the international stage - he was found out by Australia's champions, McGrath and Warne, and mustered just 171 runs in ten innings - but he gradually found his feet and his form at the top level. In 2010 and 2011, he averaged more than 65 in five successive series, including the 2010-11 Ashes. But obviously that run wasn't going to last forever: he was brought back to earth by Pakistan's offspinner Saaed Ajmal in the three-Test series in 2012, managing only 51 runs in six innings. The year was a largely forgettable one in Tests, for Bell and England, though pride was salvaged in India. A first series win in the country since 1984-85 was sealed in Nagpur, where Bell's second-innings hundred made certain of the requisite draw. A reminder of Bell's class came in 50-over cricket, where he made an immaculate transition to opener. That continued into 2013, with his third ODI hundred in lofty Dharamsala, although England were eventually thwarted in their attempts to win global silverware in the Champions Trophy final. He was a casualty of England's grim World Cup campaign in 2015, however, when he seemed unable to translate his talent into the bold stroke-play required and, having been dropped after the tournament, announced his retirement from the format later in the year. His reputation for producing when England needed him in Test cricket, meanwhile, had been all but banished by a series defining performance in the Ashes of 2013. Bell scored centuries in each of England's three victories, becoming the first man to reach triple figures in three successive Ashes Tests since Chris Broad in 1986 in the process. He was rewarded with the player of the series award and a place on the shortlist for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year. He struggled to maintain his form in the return Ashes series in 2013-14 - he averaged just 26.11 compared to 62.44 in England - and then endured a run where he passed 1 only three times in 10 Test innings and averaged 26.87 in the 2015 Ashes. He was dropped from the ODI side after the 2015 World Cup and from the Test side after the year-end tour to the UAE.


In the US sitcom 'Frasier' what was Frasier's surname?

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Who composed the musical work 'Harold In Italy' in 1834?

Harold in Italy, Op. 16 | symphony by Berlioz | Britannica.com Harold in Italy, Op. 16 symphony by Berlioz Alternative Title: “Harold en Italie” Related Topics Madama Butterfly Harold in Italy, Op. 16, symphony in four movements with viola solo composed by Hector Berlioz in 1834. Berlioz wrote the piece on commission from the virtuoso violinist Niccolò Paganini , who had just purchased a Stradivarius viola. Upon seeing Berlioz’s first movement, however, Paganini found the piece to be insufficiently flashy for his own performance, and he never played it, though he confessed to admiring it and readily paid the agreed fee. Berlioz later explained his inspiration for the work in this way: My idea was to write a series of scenes for the orchestra in which the solo viola would be involved as a more or less active character, always retaining its own individuality. By placing the viola in the midst of poetic recollections of my wanderings in the [Italian] Abruzzi , I wished to make of it a sort of melancholy dreamer after the manner of Byron ’s Childe Harold . Thus the title: Harold in Italy. Hector Berlioz. The composition is structured in four long movements. The first, titled “ Harold in the Mountains, ” carries the subtitle “Scenes of Sadness, Happiness, and Joy.” It is an introspective introduction to the protagonist, a subtle theme, first played by the solo viola, that echoes throughout the work. The second movement, “ The March of the Pilgrims Singing Their Evening Prayer, ” contrasts Harold’s lush romantic perspective with the pilgrims’ gentle religious fervour. The “ Serenade ” of the third movement depicts a mountaineer of the rugged Abruzzi region singing to his beloved. The English horn serves as the voice of the singer, yet Harold is there too, in the solo viola, observing the intimate scene. For the final movement, Berlioz turns to a more-animated episode, “ The Orgy of the Brigands, ” but, even amid the tumultuous action, he recalls the earlier scenes, with musical echoes of the previous movements.


Which strait separates Greenland from Canada?

Davis Strait | strait, Canada and Greenland | Britannica.com strait, Canada and Greenland Davis Strait, bay of the northern Atlantic Ocean , lying between southeastern Baffin Island ( Canada ) and southwestern Greenland . Sisimiut, Greenland, on the Davis Strait. © alvidia/Fotolia The strait separates the depths of Baffin Bay (north) from those of the Labrador Sea (south) and forms part of the Northwest Passage , a route through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is approximately 400 miles (650 km) north to south and 200 to 400 miles wide. Along the shore of Greenland, the West Greenland Current carries relatively warm water northward, while the cold Labrador Current transports masses of ice southward along Baffin Island’s eastern shore into the Labrador Sea and the Atlantic. Icebergs are discharged into the waters by glacial action from the vast interior Greenland Ice Sheet . The Baffin Island coast has few permanent settlements because the main shipping routes are in the warmer waters near the Greenland coast. The navigation season for the principal Greenland ports (including Paamiut , Nuuk , and Sisimiut ) extends from midsummer to late fall but with great annual variations. The strait is named for John Davis , an English navigator who explored the region over three voyages (1585–87) that were undertaken in an effort to establish a northern sea route to the Pacific. A successful sea transit of the Northwest Passage did not occur until 1906, but Davis’s voyages did much to inform later expeditions, such as those launched by William Baffin and Henry Hudson . Inuit fishermen had long plied the shallow waters of the strait for Arctic char or marine mammals, and American and European whalers hunted the highly sought bowhead whale there into the 19th century. Widespread commercial development of the area did not take hold, however, until the late 20th century. Deep-sea trawlers exploited the rich fisheries that extended from the Davis Strait into Baffin Bay, where valuable turbot , shrimp , and crabs were found. Declining stocks and the threat of overfishing led both Canada and Greenland to more closely regulate fishing in the area, and environmental groups worked to preserve the deepwater coral communities that were sometimes damaged by trawling nets. Deep-sea oil exploration in the strait began in earnest in the 21st century, but a series of dry wells, as well as heightened environmental concerns in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon spill of 2010 , dampened excitement about its prospects. Tourism was a growing industry in the region, and cruise ships carried passengers through the strait to destinations such as Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, and an assortment of coastal Inuit communities. Learn More in these related articles:


Which musical features the songs 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' and 'From This Moment On'?

Kiss Me, Kate - Brush Up Your Shakespeare - YouTube Kiss Me, Kate - Brush Up Your Shakespeare Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 16, 2007 The 2001 Broadway revival of "Kiss Me, Kate". The number Brush Up Your Shakespeare Category


Which British monarch was murdered at Berkeley Castle in September 1327?

Great Castles - Legends - The Ghost of King Edward II of Berkeley Castle Search The Ghost of King Edward II of Berkeley Castle Located in Gloucestershire England, Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 by William FitzOsbern after Henry II granted permission to construct a castle of stone. Over the centuries, Berkeley Castle served an important role in English history with its Earls participating in many famous wars. The castle was damaged after being battered by Lord Oliver Cromwell. For approximately 850 years, the castle has been inhabited by the Berkeley Family and resides as the oldest inhabited castle in England. The castle is best known for the royal figure who was imprisoned and murdered there. As Richard Jones tells the story ... "Visitors to the castle can still see a deep dungeon in the old keep, into which were once thrown the rotting carcasses of animals, accompanied every so often, it is said, by the corpses of common people who had offended the powerful Lord Berkeley. The stench rising from this disease-ridden and malodorous pit must have been unbearable, but it also provided an exquisitely horrific way to punish those of noble birth who had incurred the wrath of the Berkeley family. A windowless cell can be seen close by. Here, unfortunate nobles would be locked away, with only the stinking air from the nearby dungeon to breathe. It provided a convenient method by which to dispose of those who could not be seen to have been murdered, since few people could survive long in the dreadful and fetid atmosphere. It was this living hell that Edward II found himself confined in 1327, after he was deposed by his wife, Queen Isabella, and her lover, Roger Mortimer. It was their intention that a few days in the dreadful chamber would bring about the king’s death. But his constitution surprised them. He did become ill, but he recovered and managed to survive five months in the loathsome cell. Clearly a more direct approach was required, and so the queen instructed Edward’s jailers, Sir John Maltravers and Sir Thomas Gurney, to dispose of her husband as they saw fit. And so on September 21, 1327, Edward II suffered the most horrible death of any British monarch. The two men seized Edward and pinned him face down to the bed, whereupon 'a kind of horn or funnel was thrust into his fundament through which a red-hot spit was run up his bowels'. Such was the king’s agony that his screams are said to have been heard far beyond the castle walls, and have echoed down the centuries on the anniversary of his death ever since." This ghost story was taken from the book "Haunted Castles of Britain and Ireland" by Richard Jones. We would like to thank Richard for graciously allowing us to use his text on Great Castles for some of the ghost stories presented on this site. You can find other stories by Mr. Jones on his web site, Haunted Britain , or you can buy one of his fantastic books, which he has written over twenty on the paranormal and Jack the Ripper. To order a book directly from Richard himself, click the image of the book to the left. About the Haunted Castles of Britain and Ireland book: Region by region, ghost-seeker Richard Jones reveals, explains and delights in the tales of tortured phantoms eager to restage their dark and turbulent pasts. The cast of characters ranges from ghostly queens that hurl themselves from the ramparts to malevolent monks that wander the corridors. This authoritative and accessible guide to haunted sites is illustrated throughout and includes extracts from original documents.


Who sang the theme tune to the James Bond film 'Goldeneye'?

Tina Turner - Goldeneye Theme Song (James bond : Goldeneye) HD - YouTube Tina Turner - Goldeneye Theme Song (James bond : Goldeneye) HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 13, 2010 Official theme of the movie "James Bond : Goldeneye". performed by Tina Turner. High Definition.


Which poisonous element can be either grey, yellow or black and combines with sulphur as realgar?

Arsenic Minerals,Arsenic Ores,Arsenic Information,Arsenic   Properties,Arsenic Poisoning Let us help you find the right suppliers! Free, Easy, Simple way to find Suppliers. Elemental      Arsenic As Atomic Number - 33 During the Bronze Age, arsenic was often included in the bronze,      mostly as an impurity, to make the alloy harder. The History Says Arsenic has been known and used in Persia and elsewhere since ancient      times. The symptoms of arsenic poisoning were not defined, hence it      was frequently used for murder until the advent of the Marsh test, a      sensitive chemical test for its presence. The Present Scenario Recent years have seen fatal animal poisonings, and serious human      poisonings resulting from the ingestion of wood ash either directly or      indirectly from copper arsenate (CCA) timber (the lethal human dose is approximately 20 grams of ash - roughly a tablespoon). Scrap CCA      construction timber continues to be widely burnt through ignorance, in      both commercial, and domestic fires. ARSENIC      IS a chemical element in the peridic table with an atomic number 33.      It is notoriously poisonous metalloid having three allotropic forms      i.e. yellow, black and grey, and is similar to phosphorus. It oxidizes      to arsenic trioxide when heated rapidly and have a garlic odor. Arsenic and some of its compounds also sublimes upon heating. It gets      converted to a gaseous form. Elemental arsenic occurs in two solid      forms, yellow and gray/metallic, but it do not always form in its      elemental state. It is more common in sulfides and sulfosalts, like      arsenopyrite, realgar, orpiment, lollingiten and tennantite. Since the arsenic bearing ores are abundant and native arsenic is      rare, it makes one of the important ore of itself. Native arsenic is      found in silver ore veins and is processed along with the silver ore.      It forms a minor source of arsenic. Physical Properties of Arsenic Arizona and New Jersey, USA Precautions with Arsenic Arsenic and many compounds of arsenic are especially potent poisons.      It disrupts the digestive system which can lead to death from shock.      Both, arsenic and its compound inhibit the enzyme lipothiamide      pyrophosphate, an important enzyme of metabolism. The toxicity is manifested a severe gastro enteritis and diarrhoea in      animals. This is also described as rice gruel type. Post mortems      reveal brick red colored mucosa because of the sever haemorrhage. The symptoms of arsenic poisoning are as follows: Violent       stomach pains, vomiting and delirium. Mild       headaches progressing towards usual light headedness if it goes       untreated. At the time of ingestion of arsenic, it is suggested to immediately      ingest 5 charcoal tablets, so that it helps soak up the arsenic and      then pass it through the system naturally. Eating food with sulphur      like eggs and onions neutralizes arsenic in a natural, nonchemical      way. Presently, there are many chemical and synthetic methods being      used to treat its poisoning. Note:- Seek medical advice immediately if arsenic      poisoning is suspected. Never treat presumed arsenic poisoning by      yourself. Still Searching for Suppliers?


"What name meaning ""to hide away"" is given to the books that provide an appendix to the Old Testament in some versions of the Bible?"

Apocryphal literature - definition of Apocryphal literature by The Free Dictionary Apocryphal literature - definition of Apocryphal literature by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Apocryphal+literature Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . A·poc·ry·pha  (ə-pŏk′rə-fə) n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. The biblical books included in the Septuagint and accepted in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox canon but considered noncanonical by Protestants because they are not part of the Hebrew Scriptures. See Table at Bible . 2. Various early Christian writings proposed as additions to the New Testament but rejected by the major canons. 3. apocrypha Writings or statements of questionable authorship or authenticity. [Middle English apocripha, not authentic, from Late Latin Apocrypha, the Apocrypha, from Greek Apokrupha, neuter pl. of apokruphos, secret, hidden, from apokruptein, to hide away : apo-, apo- + kruptein, kruph-, to hide.] Apocrypha (əˈpɒkrɪfə) n (functioning as singular or plural) 1. (Bible) the 14 books included as an appendix to the Old Testament in the Septuagint and the Vulgate but not included in the Hebrew canon. They are not printed in Protestant versions of the Bible 2. (Bible) RC Church another name for the Pseudepigrapha [C14: via Late Latin apocrypha (scripta) hidden (writings), from Greek, from apokruptein to hide away] a•poc•ry•pha (əˈpɒk rə fə) n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) 1. (cap.) a group of books not found in Jewish or Protestant versions of the Old Testament but included in the Septuagint and in Roman Catholic editions of the Bible. 2. various religious writings of uncertain origin. 3. writings or statements of doubtful authenticity. Ben Sira , Ecclesiasticus , Sirach , Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach - an Apocryphal book mainly of maxims (resembling Proverbs in that respect) Wisdom of Solomon , Wisdom - an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC 1 Maccabees , I Maccabees - an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus 2 Maccabees , II Maccabees - an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus Judith - Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes Holofernes - (Apocrypha) the Assyrian general who was decapitated by the biblical heroine Judith Translations