"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare in which the quote: ""If music be the food of love, play on"" appears?"

William Shakespeare (Character) - Quotes William Shakespeare (Character) Christopher Marlowe :  What is the story? William Shakespeare :  Well, there's this pirate. - In truth I have not written a word. Christopher Marlowe :  I thought your play was for Burbage. William Shakespeare :  This is a different one. Christopher Marlowe :  A different one you haven't written? [after sex] William Shakespeare :  Hmm? Viola De Lesseps :  And that was only my first try. Lord Wessex :  I cannot shed blood in her house, but I will cut your throat anon. Do you have a name? William Shakespeare :  Christopher Marlowe, at your service. Viola de Lesseps : [as Thomas Kent] Tell me how you love her, Will. William Shakespeare :  Like a sickness and its cure together. William Shakespeare :  His name is Mercutio. Ned Alleyn :  What's the name of the play? William Shakespeare : [prompting him] Go on! William Shakespeare :  I'm done with theater. The playhouse is for dreamers. Look what the dream brought us. Viola De Lesseps :  It was we ourselves did that. And for my life to come, I would not have it otherwise. Viola De Lesseps :  I loved a writer and gave up the prize for a sonnet. William Shakespeare :  I was the more deceived. Viola De Lesseps :  Yes, you were deceived, for I did not know how much I loved you. [Saying their goodbyes] William Shakespeare :  You will never age for me, nor fade, nor die. William Shakespeare :  It is not a comedy I'm writing now. William Shakespeare :  Love knows nothing of rank or river bank. William Shakespeare :  Love denied blights the soul we owe to God. William Shakespeare :  A broad river divides my lovers: family, duty, fate. As unchangeable as nature. William Shakespeare :  You see? The comsumptives plot against me. "Will Shakespeare has a play, let us go and cough through it." William Shakespeare :  A lowly player. Viola De Lesseps :  Alas indeed, for I thought you the highest poet of my esteem and writer of plays that capture my heart. William Shakespeare :  Oh - I am him too! [last lines] William Shakespeare :  My story starts at sea, a perilous voyage to an unknown land. A shipwreck. The wild waters roar and heave. The brave vessel is dashed all to pieces. And all the helpless souls within her drowned. All save one. A lady. Whose soul is greater than the ocean, and her spirit stronger than the sea's embrace. Not for her a watery end, but a new life beginning on a stranger shore. It will be a love story. For she will be my heroine for all time. And her name will be Viola. William Shakespeare :  Can you love a fool? William Shakespeare :  Follow that boat! First Boatman :  Right you are, guv'nor!... I know your face. Are you an actor? William Shakespeare : [oh God, here we go again] Yes. First Boatman :  Yes, I've seen you in something. That one about a king. First Boatman :  I had that Christopher Marlowe in my boat once. Viola De Lesseps :  I have never undressed a man before. William Shakespeare :  It is strange to me, too. Viola De Lesseps :  You have never spoken so well of him before. William Shakespeare :  He was not dead before. William Shakespeare :  You still owe me for One Gentleman of Verona. William Shakespeare :  My muse, as always, is Aphrodite. Philip Henslowe :  Aphrodite Baggett, who does it behind the Dog and Crumpet? William Shakespeare :  You, sir, are a gentleman. Ned Alleyn :  And you, sir, are a Warwickshire shithouse. William Shakespeare :  I have a wife, yes, and I cannot marry the daughter of Sir Robert De Lesseps. You needed no wife come from Stratford to tell you that, and yet, you let me come to your bed. Viola De Lesseps :  Calf-love. I loved the writer and gave up the prize for a sonnet. Viola De Lesseps :  It is a house of ill repute! William Shakespeare :  It is, Thomas, but of good reputation. Come, there's no harm in a drink! Philip Henslowe :  Will! Where is my play? Tell me you have it nearly done! Tell me you have it started. [desperately] "The Twilight Zone: The Bard (#4.18)" (1963) William Shakespeare : [In resp


What is the largest land-locked country in Africa?

How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? And Why Does It Matter? A map of the landlocked countries in Africa.  Updated July 01, 2016. How Many African Countries Are Landlocked? Out of Africa’s 47 countries, 15 of them are landlocked . This means that about a third of the continent is made up of countries that have no access to the ocean or sea. Which Countries in Africa Are Landlocked? The landlocked countries in Africa are: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Why Does This Matter? A country’s level of access to water can have an enormous impact on its economy. It is not a coincidence that Africa, the continent with the largest number of landlocked countries, is also the poorest continent.  Of Africa’s 15 landlocked countries, 13 of them are ranked “low” or “least developed” on the Human Development Index (HDI), a statistic  that takes into account factors such as life expectancy, education, and income per capita. The six countries ranked "least developed" on the HDI are all landlocked African countries. So how does a country’s access to water affect its economy? Here are just a few factors:  Less Access to Trade: It is much cheaper to transport products over water than over land, making it more difficult for landlocked countries to participate in the global economy. High Transit Costs: Because of decreased access to trade, landlocked countries are often cut off from selling and purchasing goods, leading to higher fuel prices. It is also difficult for them to build infrastructure that would allow easy border passage. As a result, landlocked nations can’t benefit from tourism to the extent that coastal states can, which can be an increased detriment to their economies. But the lack of access to easy transit in and out of the country can have even worse effects; in times of natural disaster or violent regional conflict, it is much more difficult for residents of landlocked nations to escape. Increased dependence on neighbors: In theory, international treaties should guarantee access to oceans, but it is not always this easy. “Transit states”  -- those with access to coasts -- determine how to implement these treaties. These nations can be corrupt or simply lack incentives to invest in infrastructure that would allow easier access for landlocked nations.


"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare i which the quote; ""Cowards die many times before their deaths"" comes from?"

Cowards die many times before their deaths - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Cowards die many times before their deaths Caesar: "Cowards die many times before their deaths, The valiant never taste of death but once." Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, has had dreams in which her husband was murdered. At Caesar's request, the priests have sacrificed an animal which, upon being cut open, was discovered to have no heart. And so they sent word to Caesar that he should stay home on this fateful day, the ides of March, which the Soothsayer had already warned him about earlier in the play. Caesar muses, ""What can be avoided /Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?" In other words, if the gods are predicting that he is going to die, then how will he get around it? He goes on to encourage his wife with the now-famous lines, finding it strange that men fear death so much, when death is inevitable in every man's life. He has been a strong and brave man, and has not wasted precious hours of his life anticipating tragedy.


Aston Merrigold first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band?

JLS - Music on Google Play JLS About the artist JLS were an English pop/R&B boy band consisting of members Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, originally formed by Oritsé Williams. They initially signed to Tracklacers production company New Track City and then went on to become runners-up of the fifth series of the ITV reality talent show The X Factor in 2008, coming second to Alexandra Burke. Following their appearance on The X Factor, JLS signed to Epic Records. Their first two singles "Beat Again" and "Everybody in Love" both went to number one on the UK Singles Chart. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 9 November 2009, and has since sold over 1 million copies in the UK. JLS won the awards for British Breakthrough and British Single at the 2010 BRIT Awards. They also won several awards at the MOBO Awards for Best song for "Beat Again" in 2009 and also Best Newcomer in the same year. In 2010 they won the MOBO Awards for Best UK act and Best Album. They also went on to win their fifth MOBO in 2012 by winning Best Video for "Do You Feel What I Feel?". They won the title of the UK's hardest-working band for two constitutive years, in 2011 and 2012. The Saturdays 0 The Saturdays are a British-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group formed during the summer of 2007. The line up consists of Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King and... 0 Alexandra Burke 0 Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British singer-songwriter and voice actor. Burke rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008, becoming one... 0 Cheryl Cole 0 Cheryl Ann Fernandez-Versini is an English singer, dancer, and television personality. Born and raised in Tyne and Wear, she rose to fame in late 2002 as a member of girl group Girls Aloud, which w... 0 Pixie Lott 0 Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer, songwriter and actress. Her debut single, "Mama Do", was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second... 0 Cover Drive 0 Cover Drive are a four-piece band from Barbados consisting of Amanda Reifer, T-Ray Armstrong, Barry "Bar-Man" Hill and Jamar Harding. They have gained commercial success in the United Kingdom. They... 0 Lawson 0 Lawson are an English pop rock band, consisting of Andy Brown, Ryan Fletcher, Joel Peat and Adam Pitts. The band's debut album, Chapman Square, was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number th... 0 Stooshe 0 Stooshe are a British girl group from London, consisting of members Alexandra Buggs, Karis Anderson and Courtney Rumbold. Under Warner Music they broke onto the UK music scene in 2012, with the rel... 0 Olly Murs 0 Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer, songwriter, television presenter and actor. He rose to fame after finishing as the runner up in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. He is curr... 0 The Wanted 0 The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band consisting of members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. They formed in 2009 and were signed worldwide to Universal Mus... 0 N-Dubz 0 N-Dubz were a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consisted of members Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer. N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the ... 0 Tulisa 0 Tula Paulina "Tulisa" Contostavlos is an English singer-songwriter, The X Factor judge, actress, and television personality. Tulisa is known for her role in Demons Never Die, for her debut single a... 0 Matt Cardle 0 Matthew "Matt" Sheridan Cardle is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Cardle was born in Southampton, England and grew up in Halstead, Essex, England. Cardle has been involved in music sinc... 0 Alesha Dixon 0 Having won over the hearts of the nation as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, Alesha Dixon returns to her first love, music, and unveils her brand new single “The Way We Are”. With over 15 years i... 0 Union J 0 Union J are an English boy band consisting of members Josh Cuthbert, JJ Hamb


What is the largest land-locked country in the world?

Landlocked Countries: 44 Countries Have No Ocean Access By Matt Rosenberg Updated November 15, 2016. Approximately one-fifth of the world's countries are landlocked, meaning they have no access to the oceans. There are 44 landlocked countries that do not have direct access to an ocean or ocean-accessible sea (such as the Mediterranean Sea).  Why Is Being Landlocked an Issue? While a country such as Switzerland has thrived despite its lack of access to the world's oceans, being landlocked has many disadvantages. Some landlocked countries rank among the poorest in the world. Some of the issues of being landlocked include: Lack of access to fishing and oceanic food sources High transportation and transit costs because of a lack of access to ports and world shipping operations Geopolitical vulnerabilities from dependence on neighboring countries for access to world markets and natural resources Military limitations because of the lack of naval options What Continents Have No Landlocked-Countries? North America has no landlocked countries, and Australia is rather obviously not landlocked. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Within the United States, over half of the 50 states are landlocked with no direct access to the world's oceans. Many states, however, do have water access to the oceans via the Hudson Bay, Chesapeake Bay, or Mississippi River.  Landlocked Countries in South America: South America has just two landlocked countries: Bolivia and Paraguay. Landlocked Countries in Europe: Europe has 14 landlocked countries: Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vatican City. Landlocked Countries in Africa: Africa has 16 landlocked countries: Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho,  Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, South Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Lesotho is unusual in that it is landlocked by just one country (South Africa). Landlocked Countries in Asia: Asia has 12 landlocked countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Laos, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Note that several of the countries in western Asia border the landlocked Caspian Sea, a feature that does open some transit and trade opportunities. Disputed Regions that Are Landlocked: Four regions that are not fully recognized as independent countries are landlocked: Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia, and Transnistria.  What Are the Two Doubly-Landlocked Countries? There are two, special, landlocked countries that are known as doubly-landlocked countries, completely surrounded by other landlocked countries. The two doubly-landlocked countries are Uzbekistan (surrounded by Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and, Turkmenistan) and Liechtenstein (surrounded by Austria and Switzerland). What Is the Largest Landlocked Country? Kazakhstan is the world's ninth largest country but is the world's largest landlocked country. It's 1.03 million square miles (2.67 million km2) and is bordered by Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan , Turkmenistan, and the landlocked Caspian Sea . What Are the Most Recently Added Landlocked Countries? The most recent addition to the list of landlocked countries is South Sudan which gained independence in 2011. Serbia is also a recent addition to the list of landlocked countries. The country formerly had access to the Adriatic Sea, but when Montenegro became an independent country in 2006, Serbia lost its ocean access. This article was edited and expanded significantly by Allen Grove in November 2016.


In which year was the £1.00 coin introduced into circulation?

New pound coin designed to combat counterfeiting - BBC News BBC News New pound coin designed to combat counterfeiting 19 March 2014 From the section UK Politics comments Close share panel Image copyright PA Image caption The Royal Mint is introducing the new coin as it believes 3% of existing £1 coins are fake A new £1 coin, billed by the Royal Mint as the "most secure coin in the world", is to be introduced in 2017. The move comes amid concerns about the 30-year old coin's vulnerability to counterfeiting, with an estimated 45 million forgeries in circulation. The new coin is based on the design of the old threepenny bit, a 12-sided coin in circulation between 1937 and 1971. A competition will be held to decide what image to put on the "tails" side of the coin. 'More resilient' In his Budget statement to the Commons, Chancellor George Osborne said: "The prerequisite of sound money is a sound currency." Media captionThe Royal Mint's Andrew Mills says introducing the £1 coin could cost £20m He said the £1 coin was one of the oldest coins in circulation and had become "increasingly vulnerable to forgery". "One in 30 pound coins is counterfeit, and that costs businesses and the taxpayer millions each year," Mr Osborne continued. "So I can announce that we will move to a new, highly secure, £1 coin. It will take three years. "Our new pound coin will blend the security features of the future with inspiration from our past. "In honour of our Queen, the coin will take the shape of one of the first coins she appeared on - the threepenny bit. "A more resilient pound for a more resilient economy." 'High-speed authentication' The government said it would hold a detailed consultation on the impact of the change on businesses, which may face costs from having to change vending machines, supermarket trolleys and lockers at gyms and leisure centres. Some commentators have raised fears the new piece will not work smoothly in vending machines but the Royal Mint said the coin "will be expressly designed to fit existing mechanisms". It said the move would increase public confidence in the UK's currency and reduce costs for banks and other businesses. Earlier, the chancellor tweeted this picture of the £1 coin next to the Budget box , captioned: "Today I will deliver a Budget for a resilient economy - starting with a resilient pound coin." Image copyright George Osborne/Twitter Image caption Mr Osborne posted this picture on Twitter on Wednesday morning The current £1 coin was introduced in 1983 as part of the phasing-out of the Bank of England £1 note, which was withdrawn five years later. Of the 1.5 billion estimated to be in circulation, as many as two million counterfeit ones are removed every year. Image copyright PA Image caption The new coin has been modelled on the old threepenny bit The proposed new coin will be roughly the same size as the current one and will be based on the threepenny piece that disappeared after decimalisation in the early 1970s. The new coin will be made in two colours and will incorporate state-of-the-art technology to ensure it can be "authenticated via high-speed automated detection at all points within the cash cycle", the government added. While the Queen's head will be on the obverse side of the coin, as it is on all legal tender in the UK, the Treasury has said there will be a public competition to decide the image on the other side. 'Pioneering' HISTORY OF THREE PENCE PIECE Image copyright PA The threepenny bit was in circulation between 1937 and 1971 It was the first coin to use a 12-sided shape, and was worth one 80th of a pound It replaced the older silver threepenny bit, often used as a prize in Christmas puddings A silver threepence is still manufactured in very small numbers by the Royal Mint for inclusion in sets of Maundy Money. A Treasury spokesman said the time was right to "retire" the existing £1 coin and using the threepenny bit as inspiration for its replacement was a "fitting tribute" to such an iconic design. "With advances in technology making high-value coins like the £1 ever more vul


Nick Carter first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band?

Nick Carter Nick Carter (Singer - Backstreet Boys Actor - DEAD 7) **Please check your city’s home page for guest appearance days!** More Views Description Sparking his career at the tender age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Known for his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 22-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, and as a philanthropist and author. Most recently Carter paired up with Jordan Knight, fellow boy band member from 90’s sensation New Kids on the Block, for a new collaborative album project, Nick & Knight. Nick also returned to television in 2014 for a new love story reality series on VH1, I Heart Nick Carter, which documented his journey to the alter with fiancé Lauren Kitt. As a standout member of the Backstreet Boys, Carter was named one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World,” dubbed the “most gorgeous celebrity on the planet” by E! Online, and named “The Biggest Teen Idol” by Teen People Magazine. To date, the Backstreet Boys are the best-selling boy band in history and are one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time. The group also solidified one of the largest record deals ever, signing a $60 million deal with Jive Records in 1999. Since taking the world by storm in 1995, the band has sold over 130 million records worldwide and has earned five Grammy nominations and countless Billboard Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, RIAA Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and, most recently, an honorary star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. To date, the Backstreet Boys have toured around the globe several times over, released eight studio albums and have broken several records, including the U.S. record for most albums sold in one year, selling over 11 millions copies of their third studio album, Millennium, in 1999. In 2002 Nick released his debut solo album through Jive Records, Now or Never, which debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold in the U.S., Japan and Canada. In 2004 Carter starred in his first horror film, The Hollow, which was a remake of the horror classic Sleepy Hollow. The film’s producer, Dan Levin, touted Carter as a natural, and cast him in the lead role alongside Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco. Nick also appeared in a number of other film roles, sharing the screen with the likes of Tom Arnold, and has made cameos on television series like the CW Network’s reprised 90210. In 2005 Carter and his Backstreet brothers returned with their fifth studio album, Never Gone, which was certified Gold in six countries, went Platinum in America and Canada, and 2x Platinum in Japan. The album featured the smash hit single, ‘Incomplete,’ and hit the Top 10 in 15 countries. In December of 2011, Nick appeared on The Dr. Phil Show’s Second Changes special to talk about his own personal struggle with drugs and alcohol and how he managed to successfully transform his life for the better. The inspiring segment lead to a book deal with Dr. Phil’s Bird Street Books publishing company. The self-help memoir, Facing The Music And Living To Talk About It, released in the spring of 2013 and delves into Carter’s life changing moments, which he hopes will serve as a valuable and inspirational resource for other people in similar situations. Nick released his second solo album, I’m Taking Off, in 2012 and supported the project with a tour across America. The album’s producers include some notable names that reinforce its diversity: Muckala (Backstreet Boys), Toby Gad (Beyonce), Brent Kutzle (One Republic), Noel Zancanella (Rashaan Ahmad), Carl Falk (Gavin DeGraw), Rami (Celine Dion), Matthew Gerrard (Jesse McCartney) and MIDI Mafia (50 Cent). In 2014, Carter recorded and released a collaborative album with Jordan Knight from News Kids On The Block and the duo announced their nation-wide tour on Good Morning America. Their album, Nick & Knight, debu


Which chain store founded by John Hargreaves opened its 200th outlet in Croydon in September 2006?

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Which unit of distance in navigation is equal to one tenth of a sea mile?

cable seal definition | English definition dictionary | Reverso 1    a strong thick rope, usually of twisted hemp or steel wire   2      (Nautical)   an anchor chain or rope   3    a    a unit of distance in navigation, equal to one tenth of a sea mile (about 600 feet)   b      (Also called)    cable length, cables length   a unit of length in nautical use that has various values, including 100 fathoms (600 feet).   4    a wire or bundle of wires that conducts electricity   a submarine cable         See also     →   coaxial cable   5      (Also called)    overseas, international telegram, cablegram   a telegram sent abroad by submarine cable, radio, communications satellite, or by telephone line   6       See     →   cable stitch


In the animated television cartoons who was the partner of the 'Morocco Mole'?

Secret Squirrel @ The Cartoon Scrapbook     Secret            Squirrel, Agent 000, was the James Bond of the rodent            kingdom. Wearing a trenchcoat and laden with gadgets, the            agent and his fez-wearing sidekick, Morocco Mole (who            sounded a lot like Peter Lorre), worked for Double-Q            Agency in England. Together they eluded such villains as            Yellow Pinky, whose name somehow didn't instill as much            fear as Goldfinger. But after all, this was Saturday            morning. Secret Squirrel first appeared as half of The Atom            Ant/Secret Squirrel Show in 1965. After just over one            season together, the two title heroes parted ways to star            in their own self-titled shows. But less than a year            later, ant and squirrel realized they worked better as a            team, and The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show was reborn for            a final season. The show would only last until 1967, but Secret            Squirrel wasn't done gracing the small screen. He was            later part of the cast of Yogi's Gang , one of several '70s            shows Hanna-Barbera did to keep its trademarks from falling into disuse. And in 1993, the nutty agent was            revived in all-new episodes, as a back segment on            Hanna-Barberaï¿½s Two Stupid Dogs, this time accompanied by            Morocco Mole and a bull superior.


Which country issues a 10 Euro cents coin showing St. Stephens cathedral?

10 cent 10 cent Emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) and monetary policy Monetary policy Read about the ECB’s monetary policy instruments and see the latest data on its open market operations. Public consultations Payments & Markets Find out how the ECB promotes safe and efficient payment and settlement systems, and helps to integrate the infrastructure for European markets. 10 cent Andorra Andorra signed a Monetary Agreement with the European Union on 30 June 2011. As a result, Andorra can use the euro as its official currency and issue its own euro coins. All the coins feature the 12 stars of the European flag. The 10, 20 and 50 cent coins show the Romanesque church of Santa Coloma. Andorra Austria Austria chose to produce a series of coins illustrating flowers, architecture and famous people from its history. The designs were chosen by a national panel and public opinion poll. Austrian artist Josef Kaiser created the designs. St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the jewels of Viennese Gothic architecture and a popular tourist venue, is depicted on this coin. Austria Belgium Belgium's euro coins were designed by Jan Alfons Keustermans, Director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts of Turnhout. There are three series of coins in circulation. All are valid. The first series depicts King Albert II in the inner part of the coin, while the royal monogram - a capital "A" underneath a crown - among 12 stars, symbolising Europe, as well as the year of issuance appear in the outer part. In 2008, Belgium slightly modified the design in order to comply with the European Commission's guidelines. The coins of the second series also show King Albert II, but the royal monogram and the year of issuance now appear in the inner part of the coin, as do the mint marks and the country code for Belgium, "BE". In 2014, Belgium introduced the third series of euro coins, which show King Philippe, his royal monogram "FP" and the country code for Belgium, "BE". The mint marks appear on either side of the year of issuance. Belgium Cyprus Featured on the 10, 20 and 50-cent coins is the Kyrenia ship, a trading vessel which dates back to the fourth century BC and a symbol of Cyprus's seafaring history and its importance as a centre of trade. Cyprus Estonia The design for the national side of Estonia’s coins is the same for all denominations. It features a geographical image of Estonia and the word "Eesti", which means "Estonia". Estonia Finland Finland chose three designs based upon motifs similar to those used before on national coins. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50-cent coins: these show the Finnish heraldic lion in a reproduction of a design by the sculptor Heikki Häiväoja. The heraldic lion in a variety of designs has been used on several Finnish coins over the years, for example on the 1 markka coins between 1964 and 2001. Finland France Over 1,200 designs were considered for the national side of the French coins. A panel chaired by the Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance chose three designs, each for certain specific denominations. The panel consisted of experts in numismatics, artists, a former Member of the European Commission (Christine Scrivener), Members of Parliament, the French Mint Director Emmanuel Constans, the General Engraver Pierre Rodier and the actress Irène Jacob, along with members of professional bodies. They selected the following designs: 10, 20 and 50-cent coins: the theme of the sower is a constant in the history of the French franc. Designed by Laurent Jorlo, "this modern, timeless graphic represents France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe". France Germany German officials and experts in numismatics chose three different designs for their euro coins. 10, 20 and 50-cent coins: the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the division of Germany and its subsequent reunification, is the motif used on these coins. The perspective of the design, by Reinhard Heinsdorff, emphasises the opening of the gate, stressing the unification of Germany and Europe. Germany Greece The Minister for the National Economy and the Gov


Which motor manufacturer produced the 'Scimitar' sports car?

Reliant Scimitar | Classic Cars Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Scimitar GT SE4 (1964–70) Reliant's first Scimitar was a coupé based upon the styling of a Daimler SP250 prototype (renamed the SX250) and the chassis of a Reliant Sabre. It was first displayed in 1964. It was powered by a 2.6 L Ford straight six from the Ford Zephyr / Ford Zodiac. In order to keep cost down, many components in addition to the engine were existing ones originally designed for competitor models, a point emphasized for buyers of the early Scimitars in which unfolding the sun visor involved knocking the drivers' mirror out of adjustment. In 1966 the SE4A was replaced by the SE4B, with a V6 3.0 L Ford "Essex" engine. A year later, in September 1967 the cheaper SE4C was introduced with a 2.5 L version of the same engine and a reduction of £105 on the 'recommended retail price'. The engine differed from the one fitted on the Ford Zephyr 6 in that the Reliant engine came with an alternator whereas Ford buyers had to be content with a dynamo. Just over 1000 SE4s were produced. 1964 - Reliant Scimitar GT - (SE4) Scimitar Coupe with 2.6 litre straight six engine As the Sabre 6 began looking a bit dated, then Managing Director Ray Wiggin, started looking for a new design. While at the 1962 Motorshow, Ray Wiggin saw a car called an OGLE SX250. It had been designed by David Ogle (of David Ogle Associates, later known as Ogle Design) and it was based on the Daimler Dart SP250 chassis and running gear. The car had been privately commissioned by a managing director of the Helena Rubenstein Company (UK) called Boris Forter, who later had another one built for his girlfriend. Daimler didn't use the design, so Reliant approached Ogle Design and asked to buy the rights for the design. As well as some subtle changes, the body shell of Ogle SX250 was further modified to fit the existing Reliant Sabre chassis and running gear. It retained the same straight six engine from the Sabre, but included triple SU carburettors as standard, which now produced 120 bhp and propelled the car to a top speed of 117 mph. It was 1964 when Reliant launched their new Scimitar GT at the Earls Court Motor Show. The Scimitar GT was praised for its elegant lines and performance figures for a price of £1,292. The price included wire wheels, a luxurious interior with comprehensive instrumentation. Optional extras included a choice of De Normanville overdrive unit, electric sunroof and ZF gearbox. Reliant produced approximately 296 straight six Scimitar GT's. 1966 - Reliant Scimitar GT - (SE4a/b) Scimitar Coupe with 3 Litre V6 Essex engine (approx 591 built) In late 1966 Ford dropped the 2.6 litre engine and replaced it with the new 3 litre Essex engine (as used in the latest MK IV Ford Zodiac). This meant that Reliant had to do a good deal of development work to existing the Scimitar GT to enable the new more powerful engine to fit and obtain best performance and handling. As the Essex engine was shorter, it was mounted further back in the bulkhead to help improve weight distribution. The lower wishbones were re-positioned, the tower structures and cross members were re-inforced and an anti roll bar was fitted. Other modifications included replacing the wire wheels with wider steel wheels as standard, fitting a higher ratio rear axle (3.58 :1 replaced the 3.875). The interior was updated to move with the times. There was now an all anti-dazzle black interior (including black instrument dial bezels instead of the previous chrome versions). The padded facia board had crash pads at the top and bottom and improvements were made with the ventilation by fitting directional variable ventilator jets, as used by Ford. This is what Autocar said about the new 3 litre Scimitar GT on 12 January 1967: "At a Glance - High performance 2+2 coupe. Lusty, low revving engine in conjunction with high gearing gives effortless cruising at three-figure speeds. Good gear change, but rather wide ratios. Smooth, light clutch. Ride and handling very good, and much improved over the earlier car. Light, accura


cran cran In Great Britain, at least as early as the 18th century – 20th century, a unit of capacity for fresh herring before cleaning, since 1852 the quantity needed to fill 37½ imperial gallons (about 6.03 cubic feet, or 170.5 liters).  From the Gaelic crann, a measure for herring. Sometimes spelled crane. Under the Herring Industry Board's rules, and Weights and Measures Regulations, any herring not sold by the cran must be sold by weight.  A cran typically contains about 1200 fish, but can vary from 700 to 2500.¹ The cran originated in Scotland as a heaped measure. A standard but bottomless 30-gallon herring barrel was filled to overflowing with fish, and then the barrel was lifted off. Because the fish were heaped, the resulting pile contained more than 30 gallons of herring – observers estimated around 34 wine gallons² (others say 35 to 36). An Act of 18153 allowed the Commissioners of the Fishery Board to define the size of the cran, which they did in 1816, setting it at 42 wine gallons. In 1832 it was legally redefined as 45 wine gallons. The 1852 redefinition was simply a restatement of 45 wine gallons in imperial gallons.¹   In 1908 the cran was made a legal measure in England and Wales,4, having previously been legal only in Scotland. In the United States, the size of the cran was fixed “from and after the first day of June, 1816, the cran to be used for the purchase and sale of fresh herrings...shall be of the content or capacity of forty-two gallons English wine measure.”5 1. J. J. Waterman. Measures, Stowage Rates and Yields of Fishery Products. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Torry Advisory Note No, 17. London: HMSO. Available on the web at www.fao.org/wairdocs/tan/x5989e/x5898e00.htm 2. Second Report of the Commissioners appointed by his Majesty to consider the subject of weights and measures. (1820). Appendix A, page 14. Cites 41 George III. 3. Herring Fishery (Scotland) Act of 1815. 55 George III c 94, par XIII. Statutes at Large, Volume XX. Some say the commissioners didn't get around to setting a value until 1832, and 42 wine gallons was simply a holdover. 4. Cran Measures Act. 8 Edward VII c 17. (1908) Public General Statutes, Volume XLVI. Page 30. 5. Report of the Commissioners for the herring industry. 22nd Congress, 2nd Session, House Document No. 99. (1832) sources 1 At a Tynwald Court holden at Castle Rushen, the 11th Day of June, in the fifty-seventh Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventeen, before the Honourable CORNELIUS SMELT, Lieutenant Governor, the Council, Deemsters, and Keys of the said Isle: An Act for the better Regulation of the Herring Fishery, and the Prevention of Frauds in the Purchase and Sale of Herrings in the Isle of Man, and on the Coasts thereof. [section on tarred nets omitted] And whereas, in Consequence of the Frauds practised by the present Mode of buying and, selling Fresh Herrings in the Isle of Man and on the Coasts thereof, by Tale, it is become expedient that Rules aud Regulations should be established for the future Purchase and Sale of the said Fish by Measure commonly called a Cran: Be it therefore further enacted, that from and after the Expiration of one Calendar Month from the Promulgation of this Act, all Fresh Herrings which shall be bought and sold in the said Island, or on the Coasts thereof, (whereof the Quantity of such Purchase or Sale shall exceed a Half-cran) shall be by the Measure commonly called the Cran or Half-Cran ; and that the Cran to be used for the Purchase and Sale of Fresh Herrings as aforesaid, shall be of the Contents or Capacity of forty-two Gallons English Wine Measure, reckoning from the outermost Extremities of the Staves, and that it shall be made of Oak Staves completely seasoned; the Staves not to be under two Inches, nor to exceed four Inches in Breadth, and no Croze allowed ; and the Length of the Cran shall


Her Roman equivalent was Diana, but who was the Greek goddess who was the virgin goddess of hunting?

Artemis | Greek Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Weapons Silver Bow and Arrows Artemis (Ancient Greek: Ἄρτεμις) was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana. Some scholars believe that the name, and indeed the goddess herself, was originally pre-Greek. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals". The Arcadians believed she was the daughter of Demeter . In the classical period of Greek mythology, Artemis was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto , and the twin sister of Apollo . She was the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often depicted as a huntress carrying a Bow & Arrows . The deer, wolves , and the cypress were sacred to her. In later Hellenistic times she also assumed the ancient role of Eileithyia in aiding childbirth. Ancient Greek writers linked Artemis (Doric Artamis) by way of folk etymology to artemes (ἀρτεμής) "safe" or artamos (ἄρταμος) "butcher". However, the name Artemis (variants Arktemis, Arktemisa) is most likely related to Greek árktos "bear" (from PIE *h₂ŕ̥tḱos), supported by the bear cult that the goddess had in Attica (Brauronia) and the Neolithic remains at the Arkoudiotissa Cave, as well as the story about Callisto, which was originally about Artemis (Arcadian epithet kallisto). This cult was a survival of very old totemic and shamanistic rituals and formed part of a larger bear cult found further afield in other Indo-European cultures (e.g., Gaulish Artio). It is believed that a precursor of Artemis was worshiped in Minoan Crete as the goddess of mountains and hunting, Britomartis. While connection with Anatolian names has been suggested, the earliest attested forms of the name Artemis are the Mycenaean Greek a-te-mi-to and a-ti-mi-te, written in Linear B at Pylos. Artemis was venerated in Lydia as Artimus. Contents [ show ] Birth Various conflicting accounts are given in Classical Greek mythology of the birth of Artemis and her twin brother, Apollo. All accounts agree, however, that she was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and that she was the twin sister of Apollo . An account by Callimachus has it that Hera forbade Leto to give birth on either terra firma (the mainland) or on an island. Hera was angry with Zeus , her husband, because he had impregnated Leto. But the island of Delos (or Ortygia in the Homeric Hymn to Artemis) disobeyed Hera, and Leto gave birth there. Once, Artemis was tricked into having a child. Artemis had offended Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. She told Athena and Hera that they were not true virgin goddess. After all, Athena had children, and Hera was the goddess of marriage. She then told Aphrodite that love was worthless, since you would most likely have a broken heart in the end. She showed the example of Orpheus and Eurydice. They still had broken hearts. Of course, these goddess did not take offense easily. They plotted to get revenge. With the help of Dionysus, they made every young man look like a golden stag. But really, they were the men of Athens. Soon she was in childbirth, which was very painful. Hera (who was also the goddess of childbirth), made sure that the birth would not come easily for Artemis. People are not sure who her daughter was. Some say it is Haley's comet. Others say that she is the shadows of night. Most most people believe that it was moon that was her daughter, always shining down upon us. In ancient Cretan history Leto was worshiped at Phaistos and in Cretan mythology Leto gave birth to Apollo and Artemis at the islands known today as the Paximadia. A scholium of Servius on Aeneid iii. 72 accounts for the island's archaic name Ortygia by asserting that Zeus transformed Leto into a quail (ortux) in order to prevent Hera from finding out his infidelity, and Kenneth McLeish suggested further that in quail form Leto would have given birth with as few birth-pains as a mother quail suffers when it lays an e


Which 'A-road' connects London and Portsmouth?

Surrey LondonA3 takes a trip down the A3 road from London, England, to Portsmouth. The road starts north of London Bridge and ends at Portsmouth Point. It is a road with dozens of interesting stopping points, a road that has been travelled by many fascinating characters. The route, about 75 miles long, connects two of the most important stretches of water in England: the Pool of London and Portsmouth Harbour. It has a key role in the history of London, London docks, commercial shipping and the Royal Navy. It is expected by 2012, to run between two iconic pieces of twenty-first century architecture, the Shard and the Spinnaker, via Hindhead Tunnel, the longest non-estuarial road tunnel in the United Kingdom. The route starts at Bank, runs down King William Street and over London Bridge to Borough High Street. It exits the city via Elephant & Castle, Wandsworth, Putney and Wimbledon, down beside Cobham, over the M25, then past Guildford and Godalming. It then travels west of Haslemere over, but soon to be under, Hindhead, and on past Liss, Liphook and Petersfield. It splits off as the A3(M) motorway north of Havant, while the old A3 takes traffic through Waterlooville, and the Portsmouth districts of Cosham, North End, Landport, Southsea, Old Portsmouth, ending at Portsmouth Point. The A3(M) meanwhile joins the A27 (the south coast road to Brighton) and the M275 to carry traffic into Old Portsmouth via Landport. Scores of interesting characters have travelled the route: Samuel Pepys, William Cobbett, Daniel Defoe, Lord Nelson, Jane Austen, HG Wells, Sir Josiah Child, heroes and villains, and both at once (Harry Redknapp). And many more. Just off the road, with varying degrees of just-offness, there are dozens of interesting places and sites, such as Winchester, Fareham, Alton, Chichester, Isle of Wight, Hayling Island, Ripley, Farnham, etc. This site will look at people and places entirely according to the whim, eccentricity, prejudice and leisure of the LondonA3 editor and anyone else who chooses to contribute, correct errors, or write in. (The editorï¿½s decision on publishing such matters will be as generous as possible, inevitably arbitrary, probably unfair, always undemocratic, and final.)


The 'Inter City Firm' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which London club?

7 Most Dangerous British Soccer 'Hooligan Firms' - PopCrunch 15 Movies That Would Make Terrible Video Games Aston Villa Hardcore The other notorious Birmingham based firm, the Aston Villa Hardcore are affiliated with the club otherwise known as The Villains. Although, like other firms, they have found themselves marginalized today, the Hardcore have a fierce reputation built on a foundation of causing major carnage. The “Battle of Rocky Lane” in 2002 witnessed some serious disorder in the Aston area after a match between Villa and Birmingham City which led to 15 arrests. Then in 2005, firm member, Steven Fowler, who had already been jailed for six months in the 2002 fight, was sent down for a further twelve for his part in organized bit of aggro between the Villa Hardcore and Chelsea’s Headhunters at London’s King’s Cross in 2004. Also in 2004, several Villa firms were involved in a running battle with QPR fans outside Villa Park in which a steward died. Dangerous to know; even more dangerous to cross. Inter City Firm A gang of hooligans mainly active from the 1970s to the 1990s, the feared Inter City Firm was tied to well known London club West Ham United. Named after the trains they traveled on for away matches, the Inter City Firm became identified by their habit of leaving a card on the prone bodies of those they attacked, reading: “Congratulations, you’ve just met the ICF.” Despite such practices, Cass Pennant, a black Londoner and former general of the Inter City Firm, maintains that, unlike many other groups of its kind, the ICF was neither racist nor neo-Nazi. Still, nice folks they most certainly were not. Numerous instances of their extreme violent behavior have been documented, often against rival London firms such as Millwall’s Bushwackers, with tear ups and attacks on pubs being the disorder of the day. Vicious thugs not to be crossed by anyone unless they happen to like hospitals. 6.57 Crew Linked with English Premier League team Portsmouth F.C., and named after the 6.57am train they would take to London’s Waterloo Station on a Saturday, the 6.57 Crew were one of the major firms during the 1980s, causing mayhem across the country. Spoiling for fights has remained high on the agenda for this squad of south coast louts. In 2001, they fought with Coventry City fans at an away game, ripping up seats and throwing missiles at their rivals. In 2004, 93 were arrested – including a 10-year-old boy who became the UK’s youngest-ever convicted football hooligan – for their part in mass riots before and after a match against rivals Southampton, where police were attacked and shops looted. Over one hundred Portsmouth hooligans were banned from traveling to the 2006 World Cup in Germany because of convictions for football-related crime. Firm but far from friendly. 10 Best Natural Hooters in Hollywood The Red Army Just as Manchester United is one of the biggest football clubs in the beautiful game, so their fanatical firm, the Red Army, is said to have had the largest numbers at the height of Britain’s hooligan problem. While the name the Red Army is also used to refer to Man U’s fans in general, in the mid-’70s the name became synonymous with some of the defining incidents in British hooliganism, notoriously in 1974-75 when United had been relegated from the top flight of English football for one season and hordes of thugs wreaked havoc at stadiums up and down the country, sometimes outnumbering the home support. Their activities led to the introduction of crowd segregation and fencing at football grounds in England. Mass tear ups with other firms are well documented, with the 1985 documentary ‘Hooligan’ showing the Red Army clashing with West Ham’s Inter City Firm around Manchester. Mob rules. Chelsea Headhunters With a name like the Headhunters you know this gang of thugs mean business. Linked to famous London club Chelsea, these mean geezers are notorious for their racism, with links to far right groups like the National Front and the paramilitary Combat 18. In 1999 the Headhunters were infiltrated by an undercover BBC


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What is the name of 'Gandalf's' horse in the 'Lord Of The Rings' trilogy?

Gandalf | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia The Fellowship of the Ring , " A Long-expected Party " Gandalf (Norse; IPA : [gand:alf] - "Elf of the Wand" or "Wand-elf") the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, also named originally Olórin ( Quenya ; IPA : [oˈloːrin] - "Dreamer" or "Of Dreams"), Tharkûn ( Khuzdul - "Gray-Man" or "Staff-Man"), and Mithrandir ( Sindarin IPA: [miˈθrandir] - "White Pilgrim" or "Gray Wanderer"), was a wizard , or Istar , sent by the West in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron . He joined Thorin and his company to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from Smaug , convoked the Fellowship of the Ring to destroy the One Ring , and led the Free Peoples in the final campaign of the War of the Ring . Contents Origin Gandalf was a Maia named Olórin before leaving the Undying Lands Accounted the wisest of the Maiar , Gandalf was originally a Maia of Manwë the Wind-King, Varda the Star-Queen, Irmo the Dream-Master and Nienna the Weeper named Olórin. When the Valar decided to send the order of the Istari (also known as Wizards ) to Middle-earth, to counsel and assist all those in Middle-earth who opposed the Dark Lord Sauron , Manwë and Varda decided to include Olórin among the five who were sent. At first, Olórin was nervous and described himself as too weak and too afraid of Sauron. Manwë understood, and told him that that was one main reason why he should go, to overcome that fear. Thus, he insisted that Olórin should go as the third, but Varda convinced him not to include Olórin as the third, but as the second. Olórin agreed, and prepared for his departure from the Undying Lands with the other four wizards. Arrival in Middle-Earth When he arrived to Middle Earth, he received Narya , the ring of fire, from Círdan the Shipwright . Olórin, renamed Gandalf (name "translated" from Westron to Norse by Tolkien), spent many centuries walking among the elves as a stranger, learning from them and teaching them. He later revealed himself as one of the Istari, and eventually became known as the wisest of and most powerful of that order. He joined the White Council , which was formed to investigate a dark power in Dol Guldur , of which Galadriel wanted him to become the leader, yet Saruman came to lead the Council instead of him. [1] Although Saruman was at first more powerful, was more knowledgeable about many matters regarding Sauron and the Rings of Power , and was head of the White Council before the War of the Ring, he later grew jealous and afraid of Gandalf, [2] which was the reason of his betrayal. Quest to Erebor Gandalf invites Bilbo on an adventure Gandalf wandered for many years amongst the Free People of Middle-earth, but spent most of that time amongst the Elves, where he learned much and taught much. He also continued to gather such information about Sauron and his ilk as he could, and to that end, he began to suspect that the Necromancer of Dol Guldur was in fact Sauron taking shape once again. He entered Dol Guldur, but Sauron, still greatly weakened, fled from him and for a short time, the evil of Mirkwood was greatly reduced. However, Sauron quickly returned to Dol Guldur, and by 2850 of the Third Age, had rebuilt his forces there. In that year, Gandalf again entered the fortress and encountered Thráin II , father of Thorin Oakenshield, who was dying after having been horribly tormented. Before his death, the old Dwarf king entrusted Gandalf with a map and key to the Lonely Mountain . In the year 2941, Gandalf became troubled by his knowledge of Sauron's resurgent strength. He knew that Sauron was already plotting war from Dol Guldur, and that as soon as he felt strong enough, he would attack Rivendell. Unfortunately, the only power left besides Rivendell to resist an attempt from Mirkwood to regain the lands of Angmar was the Dwarves of the Iron Hills. Even worse, Gandalf knew that Smaug to Golden resided still in the Lonely Mountain, and that Sauron could and would use the dragon to devastating effect once he became strong enough to influence Smaug. However, Saruman see


What word is used to describe the rearrangement of voting districts in the interests of a particular party or candidate?

SparkNotes: U.S. Government and Politics Glossary: Glossary of Terms in U.S. Government & Politics Glossary of Terms in U.S. Government & Politics U.S. Government and Politics Glossary ← Glossary of Terms in U.S. Government & Politics → Table of Contents How to Cite This SparkNote absentee ballot -  A ballot, usually sent in the mail, that allows those who cannot go to their       precinct on election day to vote. absolutism -  The belief that the government should have all the power and be able to do       whatever it wants. acquisitive model -  A view of bureaucracies that argues agency heads seek to expand the size,       budget, and power of their agency. actual malice -  Knowingly printing falsehoods in order to harm a person’s       reputation. administrative adjudication -  The bureaucratic function of settling disputes by relying on rules and       precedents. affirm -  An action by the Supreme Court to uphold a ruling by a lower court; that ruling       is now the legally binding one. affirmative action -  Measures to give minorities special consideration for hiring, school admission,       and so on, designed to overcome past discrimination. agency capture -  The gaining of control (direct or indirect) over a government regulatory agency       by the industry it regulates. agency representation -  A type of representation in which the representative is seen as an agent,       acting on behalf of the district, who is held accountable if he or she does not do as the constituents wish. agenda-setting -  The power of the media to determine which issues will be discussed and       debated. amendment -  A change to the Constitution. American conservatism -  The belief that freedom trumps all other political considerations; the       government should play a small role in people’s lives. American exceptionalism -  The view that the United States is different from other countries. American liberalism -  The belief that the government should promote equality in politics and       economics. Americans with Disabilities Act -  The major law banning discrimination against the disabled, it requires       employers to make all reasonable accommodations to disabled workers; it passed in       1990. amicus curiae brief -  Literally, a “friend of the court” brief. A brief submitted to the court by a       group not involved in the case; it presents further arguments for one side in the       case. anarchism -  The belief that all governments are repressive and should be       destroyed. appellate jurisdiction -  The authority to review cases heard by lower courts. appointment power -  The president’s power to appoint people to key federal offices. appropriation -  The act of Congress formally specifying the amount of authorized money that an       agency can spend. Articles of Confederation -  America’s first national constitution, which loosely bound the states under a       weak national Congress. attack journalism -  Journalism that aims to undermine political leaders. Australian ballot -  A ballot printed by the government that allows voting to be       secret. authoritarian regime -  A government that can do whatever it wants, without limits. authority -  The ability of the government to exercise power without resorting to       violence. authorization -  A formal declaration by a congressional committee that a certain amount of       money is available to an agency. autocracy -  A regime in which the government holds all the power. bad-tendency rule -  A rule to judge if speech can be limited: If the speech could lead to some sort       of “evil,” it can be prohibited. Bakke case -  This Supreme Court Case decided in 1978 that affirmative action is legal as       long as race is not the only factor considered. balanced budget -  When a government spends exactly as much as it takes in. bicameral legislature -  A legislature with two houses. bilateral -  A state acting in cooperatio


Sidney James - Biography - IMDb Sidney James Biography Showing all 54 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (24) | Salary  (18) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Joel Cohen, James arrived in England in 1946, second wife in tow, having served with the South African Army during World War 2. By now an aspiring actor, James claimed to have boxed in his youth, perhaps to explain his craggy features, but was certainly a well respected hairdresser in his native country. Known in the trade as "one take James", he became a very talented and professional actor, constantly in demand for small parts in British post-war cinema. In 1960 James debuted in the fourth of the Carry On films, taking the lead role in Carry on Constable (1960) and went on to appear in a further 18 Carry On films as well as various stage and television spin-offs. Reputed not to have got on with Carry On co-star Kenneth Williams , the two often played adversaries on-screen, notably in the historical parodies Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968) and Carry on Pimpernel (1967). James however was respected and revered by almost everyone he worked with and contrary to popular myth, a true gentleman. An addiction to gambling played a large part in James' workaholic schedule and subsequent heart attack in 1967. He was soon back in action however, playing a hospital patient in Carry on Doctor (1967), able to spend most of the film in bed. He suffered a second and fatal heart attack on stage in Sunderland, England on April 26 1976, leaving behind 3 children and his third wife Valerie who had stuck by him despite his affair with Carry On co-star Barbara Windsor , saying, "He always came home to me". - IMDb Mini Biography By: lyndseychris Spouse (3) ( 12 August  1936      - 1940) (divorced) (1 child) Trade Mark (3) The dirtiest laugh in film Playing lecherous comedy characters The adulterous characters he portrayed were inspired by events in his life. Trivia (24) Arrived in Britain on Dec 25th 1946, spending his army demob money on one-way tickets. Once described as "The man with a face like an unmade bed!". Voted (some time ago) to have the world's dirtiest laugh. Career prior to acting was as a top ladies' hairdresser in South Africa. Sid and Meg had a daughter Reine (named after Sid's mother) Frequently remembered as a former boxer, but he never actually was! People got that impression that he had been a boxer from his craggy features and bulbous nose. He is the father of Stephen James, a musician and sound technician who appeared on Fortran 5's debut album "Blues", in October 1991. The song "Bike" heavily sampled Sid's voice and distinctive laugh. Also, Sidney James' portrait appears on the album cover. Collapsed and died on-stage of a heart attack while appearing in "The Mating Game" at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland. Was the regular sidekick-cum-bête noir of Tony Hancock throughout the six series of the radio series "Hancock's Half Hour". Likewise, became Hancock's regular pal in the TV series Hancock's Half Hour (1956), until the final series when Hancock decided it was getting too much like a double act. Sid was nicknamed "One take James" because he nearly always did it right first time. He was also earning the highest daily rate of any British character actor. In late 1960s, he attended a showbusiness houseparty near the Thames and, according to a TV news bulletin, was the hero of the hour because fire broke out and Sid kept dashing back indoors to help others to safety. Apparently, the emergency services had to eventually restrain him from re-entering the fire. Was infamous for using branded products in the Carry On films and advertising them. In one particular film he opened a cupboard to reveal a cupboard full of Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky. Had an affair w


In which novel is 'Nick Carroway' the narrator?

IGEngGreatGatsby - Nick as Narrator Nick as Narrator Nick Carraway A Transparent Character or an Unreliable narrator? In his classic novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses a powerful story-telling technique rarely seen elsewhere - he uses Nick Carraway, a character within the novel, to serve as its narrator from the inside! This remarkable motif allows readers to personally (as it were) witness the events of the plot as if they are actually inside story. Yet this same motif also raises some questions. Can Nick be trusted to report events as they actually happened? Is he biased by his own prejudices and emotional responses to the events he narrates? Overall, is Nick a good narrator? 1. Nick as a Character2. Reliable vs. Unreliable3. Arguments About Nick 1. Nick as a Character Carraway is a young man of about thirty, born and raised in the Middle West. Some time after returning from service in the first World War, he went out east to New York to seek his fortune in the bond selling business. While there he gets caught up in an extramarital affair between his second cousin Daisy Buchanan and his wealthy neighbour Jay Gatsby and even enters into a romantic relationship with Jordan Baker, a woman of questionable moral character. After experiencing all the depravity in the East Coast (orgies, adultery, and murder), he discovers that the lifestyle he really wanted to live was that of Minnesota with its traditional morality. Thus Nick plays not only the role of a narrator but of a character as well, as he intera Nick's internal conflict cts with other people in the text and even changes over the course of the story. In the beginning of The Great Gatsby Nick seems to be one of the main characters in the story, but as the novel progresses and the actual main characters enter on stage, Nick is seen as having more of a secondary role instead of the primary role with which he started. Nick is split between what he really likes and what he dislikes. He likes the fast-paced movement of New York and the East Coast but he finds the life style harsh and damaging to himself along with others. This conflict is symbolized by Nick's relationship with Jordan Baker. He is attracted to her sophistication, but her lack of honesty unsettles him. Nick enjoys New York for the most part until he sees first hand the unraveling of Jay Gatsby's dream, which leads to catastrophe and sudden death as a reward for the deceptive and adulterous sin by which he attained that dream. In the end, Nick realizes that the fast-paced life of New York is a facade for its lack of morality. 2. Nick as a Narrator: How reliable a narrator is Nick Carraway? Nick Carraway is not a reliable narrator because:  1. He cannot give an accurate account of what has happened between Gatsby and Daisy before he met them. To make up for his lack of information, he turns to other sources such as Jordan Baker and even Gatsby himself. At various points in the novel, Nick's conversations with other characters serve to inform the reader about events that took place before Nick's involvement in the story. In Chapter IV, Nick listens to Jordan Baker describe the history of the romance between Jay Gatsby and Daisy. There is a disadvantage to hearing this story through Jordan's voice: she is not a very honest character. As a matter of fact, she is “incurably dishonest” (p.58) according to Nick. Is Jordan a reliable source for this information? One can't be sure, as Nick merely states what has been told without knowing whether or not it is the truth. 2. His feelings towards Jay Gatsby change throughout the novel. He is first interested in his neighbor because of the mysterious atmosphere he receives. Then, he disapproves of Gatsby as Gatsby’s true character is revealed. By the end of the novel, Nick is fascinated with him. Nick's opinion of Gatsby may colour his narration and therefore disort the reader's view of him. Yet one cannot be sure whether this distorted view leads him or her to view Gatsby as better or as worse than he really is. 3. He is too deeply involved in even


The first two speakers in which Shakespeare play are Aegeon, a merchant of Syracuse, and Solinus, Duke of Ephesus?

The Comedy of Errors, by William Shakespeare : Characters of the Play The Comedy of Errors, by William Shakespeare Characters of the Play Aegeon, a merchant of Syracuse. Aemelia, wife to Aegeon; an abbess at Ephesus. Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, twin brothers and sons to Aegeon and Aemelia. Dromio of Ephesus and Dromio of Syracuse, twin brothers, and attendants on the two Antipholuses. Balthazar, a merchant. First Merchant, friend to Antipholus of Syracuse. Second Merchant, to whom Angelo is a debtor. Pinch, a schoolmaster. Adriana, wife to Antipholus of Ephesus. Luciana, her sister.


Who composed the orchestral work “Danse Macabre”?

Camille Saint-Saëns | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography               by Robert Cummings Camille Saint-Saëns was something of an anomaly among French composers of the nineteenth century in that he wrote in virtually all genres, including opera, symphonies, concertos, songs, sacred and secular choral music, solo piano, and chamber music. He was generally not a pioneer, though he did help to revive some earlier and largely forgotten dance forms, like the bourée and gavotte. He was a conservative who wrote many popular scores scattered throughout the various genres: the Piano Concerto No. 2, Symphony No. 3 ("Organ"), the symphonic poem Danse macabre, the opera Samson et Dalila, and probably his most widely performed work, The Carnival of The Animals. While he remained a composer closely tied to tradition and traditional forms in his later years, he did develop a more arid style, less colorful and, in the end, less appealing. He was also a poet and playwright of some distinction. Saint-Saëns was born in Paris on October 9, 1835. He was one of the most precocious musicians ever, beginning piano lessons with his aunt at two-and-a-half and composing his first work at three. At age seven he studied composition with Pierre Maledin. When he was ten, he gave a concert that included Beethoven 's Third Piano Concerto, Mozart 's B flat Concerto, K. 460, along with works by Bach , Handel , and Hummel. In his academic studies, he displayed the same genius, learning languages and advanced mathematics with ease and celerity. He would also develop keen, lifelong interests in geology and astronomy. In 1848, he entered the Paris Conservatory and studied organ and composition, the latter with Halévy. By his early twenties, following the composition of two symphonies, he had won the admiration and support of Berlioz , Liszt , Gounod , Rossini , and other notable figures. From 1853 to 1876, he held church organist posts; he also taught at the École Niedermeyer (1861-1865). He composed much throughout his early years, turning out the 1853 Symphony in F ("Urbs Roma"), a Mass (1855) and several concertos, including the popular second, for piano (1868). In 1875, Saint-Saëns married the 19-year-old Marie Truffot, bringing on perhaps the saddest chapter in his life. The union produced two children who died within six weeks of each other, one from a four-story fall. The marriage ended in 1881. Oddly, this dark period in his life produced some of his most popular works, including Danse macabre (1875) and Samson et Dalila (1878). After the tragic events of his marriage, Saint-Saëns developed a fondness for Fauré and his family, acting as a second father to Fauré 's children. But he also remained very close to his mother, who had opposed his marriage. When she died in 1888, the composer fell into a deep depression, even contemplating suicide for a time. He did much travel in the years that followed and developed an interest in Algeria and Egypt, which eventually inspired him to write Africa (1891) and his Piano Concerto No. 5, the "Egyptian". He also turned out works unrelated to exotic places, such as his popular and most enduring serious composition, the Symphony No. 3. Curiously, after 1890, Saint-Saëns ' music was regarded with some condescension in his homeland, while in England and the United States he was hailed as France's greatest living composer well into the twentieth century. Saint-Saëns experienced an especially triumphant concert tour when he visited the U.S. in 1915. In the last two decades of his life, he remained attached to his dogs and was largely a loner. He died in Algeria on December 16, 1921.


What was the first name of Rigsby in Rising Damp?

LeonardRossiter.com: Rigsby Online - Main Cast Biographies Leonard Rossiter ~ Richard Beckinsale ~ Frances de la Tour ~ Don Warrington Leonard  Rossiter played boarding house landlord Rooksby in the original play The Banana Box and Rupert Rigsby in all 28 episodes of the TV series and The Movie . Leonard Rossiter was born on October 21st, 1926 in Liverpool. Unable to afford to go to university, he worked in an insurance office until he was 27, when he joined Preston repertory company and made his professional stage debut in The Gay Dog. After Preston, he starred in productions at Wolverhampton, Salisbury and The Old Vic Company at Bristol's Theatre Royal. In 1962 he made his first big-screen appearance in A Kind of Loving, followed by other films throughout the 1960s, including Billy Liar, King Rat and 2001: A Space Odyssey, and TV appearances such as Z Cars, The Avengers and Steptoe and Son. His portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the 1969 play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui made him a West End star. His roles as Rigsby in Rising Damp and the title role in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin made him a household name, and his Cinzano commercials with Joan Collins were comic masterpieces. A keen sportsman, he excelled in squash, tennis and football. He was also a connoisseur of fine wines. His busy career came to a tragically premature end on October 5th 1984, just sixteen days short of his 58th birthday. During a performance of Joe Orton's play Loot, Leonard suffered a heart attack in his dressing room. He was married to actress Gillian Raine and had a daughter, Camilla. See Leonard Rossiter.com for a vastly-expanded biography and a complete, illustrated career guide. Remembering Rising Damp: - "...Very, very rarely - only on about two occasions - have I thought 'Ah, this gives me all the things that I can do really well'. One of them was Rising Damp..." - "I recognised a lot of things Eric [Chappell] wrote, coming from the North - I come from Liverpool. Of being very jealous about the young people of today regarding sex and so on. That's very Rigsby, but I recognise it from when I grew up." - "Of course, the difficulty with comedy series, as I think most people realise, is that the first two are often quite good and then they begin to tail off afterwards. And I reckon that Eric was capable of writing at least six good scripts, so I did the first series without any qualms. The difficulty came afterwards in doing the second series, as to whether Eric could keep up the standard he had set himself, and I asked him before we did them if he would be able to write them, and he said "I didn't know I could write the first six!"." - "I knew people like this [Rigsby]. I've sat in pubs with them." - (On The Movie) "I was approached and was delighted to play Rigsby again. It is the funniest character I have everplayed. Eric Chappell is a marvellous writer. Anyhow, as we will never make another series, generations will be able to enjoy it. It's not the sot of film to date." Notable Credits: Theatre - Semi-Detached (Fred Midway), The Banana Box (Rupert Rigsby), The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Arturo Ui), The Immortal Haydon (Haydon), The Strange Case of Martin Richter (Martin Richter), The Rules of the Game (Leone Gala). TV - Rising Damp (Rupert Rigsby), The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin (Reginald Iolanthe Perrin), BBC3, I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds (Leonard), The Losers (Sydney Foskett), Z Cars (Det. Insp. Bamber), Tripper's Day (Norman Tripper), Play For Today, Pygmalion Smith (Smithy). Film - A Kind Of Loving (Whymper), Billy Liar (Mr. Shadrack), This Sporting Life (Phillips), Oliver! (Mr. Sowerberry), King Rat (Col. McCoy), 2001:A Space Odyssey (Andre Smyslov), Water (Sir Malcolm Leveridge), Barry Lyndon (Capt. Quin), Le Petomane (Monsieur Pujol). Frances de la Tour played spinster college administrator Ruth Jones in the London performances of the original play The Banana Box , 24 of the 28 episodes of the TV series and The Movie . A delay in the writing of episodes caused conflict with theatre commitments for Frances, resultin


For which party did Lan “Howling Laud” Hope receive 197 votes in the recent South Shields by-election?

Jug | Search Results | The Official Monster Raving Loony Party The Official Monster Raving Loony Party 27th May 12 Another election has reared it head so soon after the recent round on May 3rd. There is a vacant seat apparently for the Earith Ward of the Huntindon District Council,which is in Cambridgeshire on Thurs 21st June 2012. Who’s standing? none other than our Valiant Soldier, ‘Lord Toby Jug’ . He who polled 118 votes in the St Ives East Ward for Distrct and 354 for the St Ives Town Council He has informed us that the going will be tough, the opposition includes the usual ‘lot’ Con-Lab-Libdem-Ukip, although a Tory stronghold, Ukip is doing well and control the local Ramsey Town Council. But its well chronicled,that when the going gets tough the Loonies come last. Toby will go in the Loony Book of Records, if this happens, to come last in three elections in such a short time is unheard of until now. The party wish him, and his entourage all the best and we look forward to him gaining that seat or record,whichever ! ! ! Witney By-election roundup 21st October 16 This by-election was caused by mysterious disappearance of No. 10’s Cheshire Cat David Cameron.  So who better to replace him than Alisdair De Voil from Oxford, ‘The Mad Hatter’, who shouted “this is my tea party”, checked his watch, and made a dash for the nomination. Our party leader Howling Laud arrived in Witney to support him a couple of days before the election, and was caught up in a film about ‘Political Party Leaders of Great Britain.’ ‘The Mad Hatter’, Howling and Mark Stokes, a party activist from Shrivenham, toured the constituency mostly talking in French when they couldn’t remember what they were meant to be saying in English and supping from bottles that said “drink me!”. They ended up in a very nice public house called The New Inn, where they did seven impossible things just before breakfast. Congratulations to The Mad Hatter for increasing his vote by 100% and coming 8th out of 14 candidates. We always knew it would be a tough Constituency, but it seems we are catching up fast with the Greens and Ukip who despite all their media attention, still only have one more M.P than us. The night of the Count saw the arrival of the party faithful, ‘Nick the Flying Brick’, RU Seerius, Lady Helenbak, Chinners, and local supporters, George, Tom & Jerry. As usual cameras were snapping. There was a great atmosphere at the Counting Hall with very friendly banter between candidates and all supporters. Back to our candidate, didn’t he do well, 129 votes, coming 8th out of fourteen, and a big round of applause for all his efforts was heard around the hall. We all agreed afterwards that it was a great success, and we’re quite looking forward to whenever and wherever the next one may be. Once again plaudits to ‘The Mad Hatter’ he did us proud, and thanks to Julian Bones the landlord of The Old Court Hotel for all his help and everybody else who voted for us. Howling ‘Laud’ Hope BIRD, Kendrick Simon George commonly known as BIRD, Dickie UKIP DE VOIL, Alasdair Iain commonly known as HATTER, Mad The Official Monster Raving Loony Party 129 WARD, Charles John Nicholas commonly known as WARD, Nicholas Independent The Eccentric Party of Great Britain 59 English Democrats – “Putting England First!” 52 Full list for Witney By-election 3rd October 16 Here is a full list of the candidates for the Witney by election including our own Mad Hatter. By-election 2016: Witney The Co-ALE-ition story so far by Derrill Carr Derrill Carr at The Fox in North Waltham In late June 2013 Alan Hope and Derrill Carr (CAMRA member with good contacts at micro breweries) attended a Meet The Brewer event held at Alan’s local pub the Prince Arthur in Fleet where they met Gary Winslade who was in charge of Sales and Marketing at the Itchen Valley micro brewery in New Alresford (Hampshire).  In what turned out to be a very long night drinking free samples of Itchen Valley ale they discussed with Gary the opportunity of the Itchen Valley brewery proving an ale to celebrate the 30 year anniversary


Which golfer won the 2013 US Master after a playoff?

2013 Masters Golf Tournament By Brent Kelley Adam Scott erased his name from those "best golfers without a major" lists by winning the 2013 Masters in a playoff over Angel Cabrera. Scott also became the first Australian golfer to win The Masters , improving on his own second-place finish in 2011, and upending the history of Greg Norman 's near-misses and collapses at Augusta National Golf Club . For Scott, it was his ninth career PGA Tour victory, and his first major in his 49th time playing in one of the four professional majors. Cabrera had only two PGA Tour wins entering the tournament - but both of them were majors, including the 2009 Masters that he won in a playoff. But here, Cabrera was a playoff loser. Scott and Cabrera were tied at 8-under as both played the 72nd hole, Scott on the green and Cabrera in the fairway. So Cabrera had a great view of Scott's 20-foot birdie putt to finish at 9-under 279, and knew he had to birdie himself to force a playoff. Cabrera played a fantastic approach to a couple feet from the pin and knocked in the short putt to tie Scott. continue reading below our video Understanding Baseball The two golfers proceeded to a sudden-death playoff, starting on Augusta's 18th hole. Both parred. They moved on to a second extra hole (Augusta's No. 10). Both hit great approach shots. Cabrera's 15-foot putt just missed, stopping about an inch from dropping into the cup. Scott then putted from 12 feet, and his putt was pure. When it dropped in the cup, he threw his arms in the air in celebration as the 2013 Masters champion. Two other things will be well-remembered about this Masters. First, a 14-year-old amateur not only played in the tournament, but made the cut , the youngest to accomplish both feats. Tianlang Guan, from China, opened with a 73 and added a 75 to make the cut on the number. Then he added weekend rounds of 77 and 75, finishing at 12-over 300, in 58th place. Did we mention that he was 14 years old? He lowered the record for youngest to make the cut in a major by almost two years. And second: The Tiger Woods ruling. Woods was in contention, three behind midway leader Jason Day, after two rounds. He signed for a 71 in the second round. But a rules incident arose around his actions on the 15th hole in the second round. Woods' approach into the par-5 green hit the flagstick and bounced back into the water. He walked back to the spot of the shot and dropped to re-play the shot with a 1-stroke penalty. But Woods later revealed in a post-round interview that he dropped about two yards behind the original spot, rather than "as nearly as possible" the original spot as called for by Rule 26-1. That meant Woods played from a wrong spot, and a 2-stroke penalty. But Woods didn't realize his mistake on Friday, and nobody from The Masters' rules committee notified him of the problem until Saturday morning - long after he had signed what was, in retrospect, an incorrect scorecard. A controvery arose over whether Woods would be disqualified , but in the end he was assessed the 2-stroke penalty and allowed to continue playing under Rule 33-7 (committee's discretion to waive disqualification). The penalty dropped Woods from three behind the leaders to five back. And although he shot two sub-par rounds on the weekend, he never threatened the leaders over the final two rounds. Cabrera and Brandt Snedeker were the third-round co-leaders, one stroke ahead of Scott. Cabrera shot 70 in the final round, Scott 69, but Snedeker faded with a 75. 2013 Masters Scores Results from the 2013 Masters golf tournament played at the par-72 Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia (p-won playoff; a-amateur): p-Adam Scott


Which English king was crowned king of France in 1431?

BBC - History - King Henry VI z Henry VI    © King from 1422 to 1461 and from 1470 to 1471 and the last Lancastrian ruler of England, Henry's reign was dominated by the Wars of the Roses. Henry was born on 6 December 1421 at Windsor Castle. He was only nine months old when he succeeded his father, Henry V. He was crowned king of England in 1429 and, as result of his father's successes against the French, king of France in 1431. A regency council ran England until Henry was considered old enough to rule in 1437. In 1445, he married Margaret of Anjou. Henry was a pious man whose interest in government was sporadic, who picked the wrong advisors and who was unable to prevent the power struggles that began to develop at court. Meanwhile, the dual monarchy proved too difficult to maintain; the successes of the Dauphin and Joan of Arc began to weaken England's grip on its French possessions and Normandy was lost in 1450. This only contributed to the erosion of Henry's prestige and authority. In 1453, the king had a mental breakdown and Richard, Duke of York, was made protector. The king recovered in 1455, but civil war broke out between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions. The ensuing struggle came to be known as the Wars of the Roses. While the Duke of York was the main figure on the Yorkist side, Margaret, Henry's queen, took charge of the Lancastrian cause. In 1460, York was killed at the Battle of Wakefield but his son took up the fight, defeating the Lancastrians at Towton in 1461 and crowning himself Edward IV. Henry fled into exile, but returned and was captured by Edward in 1465. The Earl of Warwick - previously an ally of Edward - now switched sides and restored Henry to the throne in 1470. Edward returned from exile and destroyed the Lancastrian forces at Tewkesbury in May 1471. Henry and Margaret's only son was among the Lancastrian dead. Henry VI, who had been imprisoned in the Tower of London, was murdered shortly afterwards.


Which Nobel Prize has been won by William Ramsay, Fritz Haber and Otto Hahn?

Otto Hahn - Biographical Otto Hahn The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1944 Otto Hahn Share this: Otto Hahn - Biographical Otto Hahn was born on 8th March,  1879, at Frankfurt-on-Main. He attended the secondary high school  there until he matriculated. From 1897 Hahn studied chemistry at Marburg and  Munich, taking his doctorate examination in 1901 at  Marburg and submitting to Professor Theodor Zincke a thesis on  organic chemistry. He obtained a post as assistant in the Chemical Institute at  Marburg, staying there two years, after which he worked under Sir William Ramsay at University College,  London, from the autumn of 1904 to the following summer. His  work here was rewarded by the discovery of a new radioactive  substance, radiothorium, while working on the preparation of pure  radium salts. From the autumn of 1905 to the summer of the following year Hahn  was at the Physical Institute of McGill University, Montreal (Canada) working  under Professor Ernest  Rutherford. Here he discovered radioactinium and conducted  investigations with Rutherford on alpha-rays of radiothorium and  radioactinium. On his return to Europe Hahn moved to Berlin, to the Chemical  Institute ( Emil Fischer ) of the  University and there he qualified as a university lecturer in the  spring of 1907, which year also saw his discovery of  mesothorium. At the end of 1907, Dr. Lise Meitner came to Berlin from Vienna  and then began more than thirty years' collaboration. Their joint  work embraced: investigations on beta-rays, their absorbability,  magnetic spectra, etc.; use of the radioactive recoil, discovered  shortly before by Hahn, to obtain new radioactive transformation  products. Between 1914 and 1918 Hahn's work was interrupted by his service  in the First World War, but he resumed his research with  Professor Meitner in 1918, and discovered protactinium, the  long-lived mother substance of the actinium series. Hahn's own  particular sphere was chemistry and he further discovered uranium  Z, the first case of a nuclear isomerism of radioactive kinds of  atoms. Using radioactive methods he investigated the absorption  and precipitation of the smallest quantities of substances,  normal and abnormal formation of crystals, etc. Hahn used the  emanation method to test substances superficially rich or poor,  and he elaborated the strontium method to determine the age of  geological periods. Following the discovery of artificial radioactivity by M and Mme. Joliot-Curie and the use of  neutrons by Fermi for atomic nuclear  processes, Hahn again collaborated with Professor Meitner and  afterwards with Dr. Strassmann on the processes of irradiating  uranium and thorium with neutrons. Hahn and Prof. Meitner had also worked together on the discovery  of an artificially active uranium isotope, which represents the  basic substance of the elements neptunium and plutonium, first  revealed later in America. Hahn's work has won recognition in many learned circles. In 1912  he became scientific member of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for  Chemistry and has been Director of this Institute since 1928.  1933 saw his appointment as Visiting Professor at Cornell University,  Ithaca, New York. From 1st April, 1946, he has officiated as  President of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society and from 28th February,  1948, has served as President of the Max Planck Society in  Western Germany, being created Honorary President of the same  Society in May, 1960. His most spectacular discovery came at the end of 1938. While  working jointly with Dr. Strassmann, Hahn discovered the fission  of uranium and thorium in medium heavy atomic nuclei and his  first work on these subjects appeared on 6th January and 10th  February, 1939, in Naturwissenschaften. Since that time  and until 1944 Hahn continued investigation on the proof and  separation of many elements and kinds of atoms which arise  through fission. Hahn has been granted membership of the Academies of Berlin,  Göttingen, Munich, Halle, Stockholm, Vienna, Boston, Madrid,  Hel


The badge of West Bromwich Albion FC contains a bird together with the fruit and leaves of which shrub or small tree?

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