"Who directed the 2005 film ""Munich""?"

Users say Time Out says Why did I have to marry a sentimentalist?’ Daphna (Ayelet Zurer) indulgently moans at the husband (Eric Bana) who has dashed across a continent to her bedside for their firstborn’s arrival. It’s an odd question to hear in a Spielberg film, and an even odder context given the apparently compulsive idolatry of the family that runs through his films. Yet in ‘Munich’ he acknowledges that the defence of the family and home can yield destruction, perhaps evil. Following Palestinian terrorists’ massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Bana’s Avner is recruited to head up a Mossad assassination squad (including Ciaran Hinds, Daniel Craig and Mathieu Kassovitz) targeting those deemed responsible. But as they kill their way around Europe in a series of meticulously executed set-pieces, he begins to question whether such retribution can really promote catharsis, let alone peace. The unobjectionable moral – violence begets violence – is illustrated by ‘geddit?’ dramatic ironies (hunter becomes hunted) and gross violence (one target’s limbs are left dangling from hotel furnishings); if the squad ape the terrorists’ unaccountability and invisibility, Spielberg recognises the appeal of homicidal spectaculars. The idea of Munich as the dawn of media terrorism plays into the intriguing, ambiguous context in which the film locates its action. It posits the siege and Israel’s response (personified in Lynn Cohen’s steely Golda Meir) as a geopolitical bridge between Holocaust and jihad while giving space to a young Palestinian’s insistence that ‘home is everything’ and that the struggle will continue through children yet unborn – a motif mirrored in Avner’s own family life. Who could have expected Spielberg, of all directors, to twin the reproductive cycle with the cycle of violence? Posted:


Which British boxer lost the heavyweight title in 1972?

THE 10 GREATEST BRITISH BOXERS OF ALL TIME|| FIGHTHYPE.COM THE 10 GREATEST BRITISH BOXERS OF ALL TIME By Sean Malone | December 19, 2007 As I sat in my living room this past Saturday night enjoying a frosty brewed ale while viewing HBO's replay of Floyd Mayweather's domination of Ricky Hatton, it got me thinking about some of the top pugilists hailing from across the pond. Perhaps it was Hatton's "never say die" attitude or maybe it was the raucous crowd of Brits who migrated from the UK to rabidly cheer on their countryman, but either way, the inspiration for this list hit me. Boxing as we know it today owes its creation to its London practitioners of the sweet science who, in 1867, drafted what is commonly known as the Marquess of Queensberry rules.  The core of these rules are still the basis for boxing in its contemporary form and with such roots entrenched in English history, it is only right that we examine some of the best pugilists to hail from the British Isle. For the purpose of this list, I am defining "British" as the combination of the following countries: England, Scotland and Wales. So without further ado, below is one scribe's list, in no particular order, of the top 10 British fighters of all time. Jimmy "The Mighty Atom" Wilde (137-5-2, 99KOs) Won the British flyweight title with a 12 round TKO of Joe Symonds in February of 1916 Two months later, Wilde would go on to stop Johnny Rosner in 11 rounds for what was considered the first international flyweight championship That same year, Wilde would be crowned world flyweight champion, the first of such title, by stopping Young Zulu Kid in 11 rounds Fought in the United States for a year before returning home on 1920 Was stopped by Pete Herman in his first fight back in the UK Lost his final fight to Pancho Villa when he was knocked out in the seventh round Elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990 Ted "Kid" Lewis (228-44-33, 80 KOs) Won British featherweight title with a 17th round TKO of Alec Lambert in October of 1913 Claimed the vacant European featherweight title over Paul Til when Til was disqualified for a foul in the 12th round Won the world welterweight title in a 12-round decision over Jack Britton in August of 1915 Lost the same title to Britton a year later in a 10-round decision Lewis would later regain the world welterweight title from Britton with a 20-round decision over Britton All in all, Lewis and Britton faced each other 20 different times Knocked out Johnny Bee to win the vacant British middleweight title Stopped Johnny Basham in 12th round to win the European middleweight title In the very next fight, he stopped Boy McCormick in 14 rounds to win the British light heavyweight title Was knocked out in the first round by Georges Carpentier in a failed bid to win the world light heavyweight title Elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992 Lennox "The Lion" Lewis (41-2-1, 32 KOs) Won the Super Heavyweight Gold Medal at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea; though he represented Canada at the games Stopped Jean Chanet to win the European heavyweight title In very next bout, stopped undefeated Gary Mason in the 7th round to win the British heavyweight title Scored a 12-round unanimous decision over Tony Tucker to win the WBC heavyweight title in 1993 Lost the title a year later when he was upset by Oliver McCall and knocked out in 2 rounds Regained the title and exacted revenge on McCall by stopping him in 5 in February 1997 Became the recognized World Heavyweight Champion with a 12-round unanimous decision over Evander Holyfield in November of 1999 Lost title when he was knocked out by Hasim Rahman in South Africa on April 22, 2001; Ring Magazine awarded it Upset of the Year Won back the title by again exacting revenge and knocking out Rahman in the immediate rematch Knocked out Mike Tyson in June 2002 in what was, until this year, the highest grossing fight ever Last recognized consensus world heavyweight champion Has the distinct honor of being only one of three heavyweight world champions to have defeated e


Which country occupies the islands called Euboea, Kefalonia, Khos, Zakynthos, Thassos, Lefkada, Karpathos and Kythira?

Chalkidiki All Locations Halkidiki is located in northern Greece, Macedonia, and is composed of three arms - Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos. With a coastline that stretches over a distance of 522 km, of which both beaches vary in size as well as forms, the long fine sandy beaches (46 of them are awarded with the Blue Flag), small beaches to picturesque bays, small ports, fishermen's traditional villages. The most beautiful area in northern Greece, the peninsula has always maintained the same charm. Forests, beaches with fine sand, hidden golfuletele, picturesque historic towns and small villages are the delight of tourists. Chalkidiki Kallithea Situated 51 km south of Poligiros, about 90 km from Thessaloniki and currently with some 500 inhabitants, the community was established in 1922 with the influx of refugees from Asia Minor.  Kallithea is a pole of attraction for thousands of tourists, who come to enjoy splendid beaches and great archaeological discoveries. Highlights include the remains of the Doric sanctuary to Zeus Ammon, the sanctuary to Dionysous and the Nymphs, and the small chapel of Agios Panteleimon with interesting murals. One of the most sought - after destinations in the beautiful peninsula of Kassandra (Halkidiki), where pine trees fringe a unique sandy coastline, Kallithea is a modern commercial and cosmopolitan resort that boasts large hotel complexes and traditional lodgings. Chalkidiki Kassandra Hanioti Hanioti is a small and very picturesque village in Halkidiki, situated on the peninsula's first prong, only a 60 minute drive from Greece's northern capital, Thessaloniki. Upon arrival, every visitor will be captivated by this small picturesque paradise, that has been designed to cater for the needs of even the most discerning traveller and guarantee a relaxing and memorable stay. The village features hotels with all the necessary facilities, numerous restaurants and traditional taverns that will satisfy every family, as well as modern bars and dance-clubs geared to providing evening entertainment to all age-groups. Kassandra Kriopigi Kriopigi is located on the peninsula Kassandra of Halkidiki at a distance of 90 km from Thessaloniki. It is built amphitheatrical on the slopes of the green hills and has a wonderful view towards the Gulf of Kassandra. The area has been inhabited since ancient times and Kriopigi is built in the place of the ancient towns Neapolis and Flegra. The excellent climate, the combination of green mountains and the clear sea (two blue flags award in 1991) together with highly qualified service and hospitality establish Kriopigi as the most distinguished resort of the area. Kassandra Pefkohori Pefkohori is situated on the peninsula of Kassandra, just before its last cape, in an area which could be an ecologist's paradise. Its temperature climate, the magnificent natural surroundings, the beautiful beaches and the inhabitants' distinctive spirit of hospitality, excited the first groups of tourists who arrives here in the early 70s. Since then it has been established as one of the most remarkable holiday resorts in Europe. For your accommodation, there are organized hotel complexes, studios and villas. Its market consists of a great variety of shops, providing for everyone's needs, while the typical taverns or the luxurious restaurants with their tasty creations and the exceptional local wines tempt you to indulge in gastronomic excess. Sithonia Metamorfosis The village of Metamorfosi, situated on the western side of the entrance to the Sithonia Peninsula Halkidiki, is an area full of fragrant pine trees, lovely beaches and small coves with turquoise waters that create an exotic setting. The village has about 400 inhabitants, and is located at a distance of 98km from Thessaloniki. The habitants of Metamorfosi are refugees from the Near East. They are very hospitable, willing to offer their precious services to local and foreign tourists.  Nature has given the area wonderful beaches, starting from the point where the pine-tree forests stop and is ideal for swimming and sunb


"Who adopted the surname ""Mountbatten"" in 1947?"

BIOGRAPHY: Prince Phillip Lifetime twitter BIOGRAPHY He was born in his parents' house on the island of Corfu, the son of Prince Andrew of Greece, and named Philippos. Following the first abolition of the Greek monarchy, Philip was forced into exile with his poverty-stricken parents; he was famously carried in a makeshift cot made from an orange box. Most of Philip's early life was spent moving from home to home. In adulthood, he became an officer in the Royal Navy, when he married the then-Princess Elizabeth, in 1947. Although he was born a prince of Greece and Denmark, he renounced those titles when he became a British citizen in 1947, and adopted the surname Mountbatten, an Anglicized version of Battenberg which came from his mother's side of the family. On that occasion he was also created Duke of Edinburgh by his new father-in-law, King George VI. In 1957, he was given the title Prince Philip. His full title is now HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich. Unlike Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, Philip was not given the title of Prince Consort. His children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, all share a surname of Mountbatten-Windsor, given to the children in honour of their father, by Queen Elizabeth, by an Order-in-Council in 1960. However, the Royal House name remains Windsor. As consort to the Queen, Philip's responsibilities include supporting his queen in her duties as sovereign, and he is normally seen accompanying her to ceremonies including the State Opening of Parliament and overseas state visits. Philip is not only the longest-serving consort, but also the oldest serving spouse of a reigning monarch. He holds a number of royal titles, including Prince of the United Kingdom, which was bestowed upon him by the Queen in 1957. Like other members of the royal family, Philip is linked to a number of charitable ventures through his patronage. He is either patron or president of 800 organisations covering a wide range of areas, including science, technological research and development, sport, welfare of young people and conservation and the environment. Over the course of his public life, Prince Philip has visited research stations and laboratories across the UK, as well as coalmines, factories, engineering works and industrial plants. He was the first president of World Wildlife Fund - UK from its formation in 1961 to 1982, and international president of the organisation, which later changed to the World Wide Fund for Nature, from 1981 to 1996. His links with the body continue to date in his capacity as president emeritus. The Duke of Edinburgh is also associated with the UK higher education sector, having served as chancellor of the universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh, Salford and Wales in the past. He is a life governor of King's College, London and patron of London Guildhall University. Being an airman, Prince Philip boasts nearly 6,000 flying hours as a pilot through experience accumulated from 1952 to 1997. He is also patron of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators of the British Empire and has been Master of Trinity House since 1969. His successful career, role beside the Queen and commendable public engagements notwithstanding, Prince Philip is also famous for his knack for providing unsavoury gaffes. He is particularly known in Britain for regularly causing offence with bigoted comments whilst on public visits. For example, when visiting China in 1986, he told a group of British students that they had better not stay there too long or they would get "slitty-eyed". Many more have been uttered over the years and one cannot rule out another mistake during any future engagements!


"The satellite ""Aryabhata"", launched on 19 April 1975, to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics, was built by which country?"

The Aryabhata satellite Full resolution image Mission Overview Aryabhata was India's first satellite, named after a ancient Indian mathematician (5th century AD). It was launched by the Russians on 19 April 1975 from Kapustin Yar. The 96.3 minute orbit had an apogee of 619 km and a perigee of 563 km, at an inclination of 50.7 degrees. Aryabhata was built by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics. The spacecraft was a 26-sided polygon 1.4 m in diameter. All faces (except the top and bottom) were covered with solar cells. A power failure halted experiments after 4 days in orbit. All signals from the spacecraft were lost after 5 days of operation. The satellite reentered the Earth's atmosphere on 11 February 1992.


In 1958, the Dodgers baseball team moved to Los Angeles from where?

The Dodgers of 1958: Roy Campanella | MLB.com The Dodgers of 1958: Roy Campanella The Dodgers of 1958: LA honors Campanella By Mark Langill / Los Angeles Dodgers | + 0 COMMENTS Roy Campanella's debut in front of Los Angeles fans was May 7, 1959, when a record crowd of 93,103 packed the Coliseum to pay tribute to the catcher paralyzed a year earlier in an auto accident. The most vivid image came when former teammate Pee Wee Reese pushed the wheelchair of the three-time National League Most Valuable Player toward the pitcher's mound as the stadium lights were dimmed. Patrons struck matches in silent prayer and Campanella later called the night his most memorable in baseball as Southern California fans saluted someone most had never seen perform in person. Gate receipts from the exhibition game with the New York Yankees would help defray Campanella's medical bills. "I had no idea in the world there could be that many sparkles in the dark, and it was beautiful," Campanella told broadcaster Vin Scully after the game. "It's something you'll always remember. I thank God that I was able to be living and be here to see it myself." Although he never played on the West Coast, Campanella still took part in the early festivities associated with the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles following the 1957 season. In November 1957, Campanella attended a "Welcome to Los Angeles" luncheon along with teammates Reese, Duke Snider and Gil Hodges. He returned in January to resume house hunting for his family, along with signing his 1958 contract with the Dodgers. Campanella appeared on a television special honoring actress Ethel Barrymore. He presented a season pass for Dodgers home games to Barrymore and an autographed ball signed by the Dodgers team to her nephew. Just a few months earlier, Campanella never anticipated the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn, even when a stalemate between team president Walter O'Malley and New York City officials over land for a proposed new ballpark meant the beloved "Bums" might be moving elsewhere. During Spring Training in 1957, Los Angeles politicians descended on the team's Vero Beach training camp when it became apparent the Dodgers might move to the West Coast. In his autobiography, "It's Good to Be Alive," Campanella recalled posing for a photo with Los Angeles mayor Norris Poulson. "The photographers rigged up a Dodgers cap with the letters LA on it and asked me to pose with the Los Angeles mayor, Norris Poulson, wearing the cap," he wrote. "I went along with it, but to me it was a big joke. The Dodgers leave Ebbets Field? Maybe. But the Dodgers leave Brooklyn? Never. "After we shook hands, Mayor Poulson put one arm around me and said: 'Campy, next year you'll no longer be a Brooklyn Bum; you'll be a Los Angeles Bum.' " Campanella grinned and said, "That'll sure be the day." Campanella batted just .242 with 13 home runs in 103 games with the Dodgers in 1957. Bone chips and other injuries to Campanella's hands caused pain and numbness. He was going to be 36 years old in 1958 and likely would have shared time in Los Angeles with rookie catcher John Roseboro. On January 28, 1958, Campanella was traveling home to Long Island from work in Harlem, N.Y., when his rented automobile slipped on the ice road and crashed into a light pole. The accident left him paralyzed from the chest down, although he did have some use of his arms and hands after extensive physical therapy. When the Dodgers staged a banquet the night before their April 18, 1958 home opener, Campanella wished his teammates well in a telephone call on a speakerphone from his New York hospital room. It was the first time many had heard Campanella's voice since the accident. Some of his first visitors to the hospital that summer were O'Malley, who promised he would always be on the Dodgers payroll; broadcaster Red Barber; and then-Pirates president Branch Rickey, the former Dodgers executive who integrated the Brooklyn organization by signing infielder Jackie Robinson, pitcher Don Newcombe and Campanella to Minor League contracts prior to the 1946 season. Campane


At which city was Kai Tak airport replaced by Chek Lap Kok in 1998?

The Last Hurrah for Plane Spotters at Kai Tak Hong Kong Airport Airplanes - YouTube The Last Hurrah for Plane Spotters at Kai Tak Hong Kong Airport Airplanes Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 1, 2013 A look at Kai Tak Airport and how airplanes must make a breathtaking approach or take-off over Hong Kong's Kowloon City . This report also examines how this unique aspect of Hong Kong's airport has drawn plane spotters from around the world to flock to the famous "Checkerboard Hill". It also catches up with an international airline pilot who says he'll miss the approach and take-off from Kai Tak Airport once it shuts down and moves to Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island. Air date: June 1998


On the buttons of a tape, VCR or DVD player, what does the sign in the shape of a single right pointing arrow mean?

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Edward Elgar's March no 1 in D contains the tune of what song?

Arts and Music 101: Edward Elgar's Works Saturday, June 2, 2012 Edward Elgar's Works Sir Edward William Elgar was born on June 2, 1857 and died on February 23, 1934.  He was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including The Dream of Gerontius, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924. Selected Words Froissart, concert overture, Op. 19 (1890) Serenade for Strings, Op. 20 (1888 1892) Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma), Op. 36 (1899) includes Variation 9 Nimrod Cockaigne (In London Town), concert overture, Op. 40 (1900 1901) Pomp and Circumstance, five marches, all Op. 39 (1901 1930) March No. 1 in D (1901) (The trio contains the tune known as Land of Hope and Glory) In the South (Alassio), concert overture, Op. 50 (1903 1904) Introduction and Allegro for strings (quartet and orchestra), Op. 47 (1904 05) The Wand of Youth, suites Nos. 1 and 2, Opp. 1a/b (1867 71, rev. 1907/8) Symphony No. 1 in A-flat, Op. 55 (1907 1908) Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 (1909 1910) Romance for bassoon and orchestra, Op. 62 (1910) Symphony No. 2 in E-flat, Op. 63 (1909 1911) Falstaff, symphonic study, Op. 68 (1913) Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 (1918 1919) The Severn Suite, Op. 87 (1930) (for brass band, trans. for orchestra 1932) Cantatas and Oratorios The Black Knight, symphony/cantata for chorus and orchestra, Op. 25 (1889 1892) The Light of Life (Lux Christi), oratorio for soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 29 (1896) Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf, cantata for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 30 (1896) Caractacus, cantata for soprano, tenor, baritone and bass soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 35 (1897 1898) The Dream of Gerontius, for mezzo-soprano, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 38 (1899 1900) The Apostles, oratorio for soprano, contralto, tenor and three bass soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 49 (1902 1903) The Kingdom, oratorio for soprano, contralto, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 51 (1901 1906) The Music Makers, ode for contralto or mezzo-soprano soloist, chorus and orchestra, Op. 69 (1912) Songs "The Wind at Dawn", poem by C. Alice Roberts (1888) Sea Pictures, (Sea Pictures: A Cycle of Five Songs for Contralto), Op. 37. (1897 1899) "Land of Hope and Glory", words by Arthur Christopher Benson (1902) Seven Lieder of Edward Elgar (1907) Partsongs "O Happy Eyes", SATB unacc., words by C. Alice Elgar, Op. 18 No.1 (1890) "My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land", SATB unacc., words by Andrew Lang, dedicated to Rev. J. Hampton (1890) "The Snow", SSA acc. 2 violins and piano, words by C. Alice Elgar, dedicated to Mrs. E. B. Fitton, Op. 26 No.1 (1894) (also with orchestral accompaniment, 1903, and various other combinations of voices SATB etc.) "Go, Song of Mine", SSAATB unacc., words by Cavalcanti, tr. D. G. Rossetti, dedicated to Alfred H. Littleton, Op. 57 (1909) "The Shower" and "The Fountain", SATB unacc., words by Henry Vaughan, Op. 71 Nos.1 and 2 (1914) Sacred Music Three motets: "Ave verum corpus", "Ave Maria" and "Ave Maris Stella", Op. 2 (1887) Te Deum and Benedictus, Op. 34 (1897) Chamber Music Romance, violin and piano, Op. 1 (1878) Salut d'Amour (Liebesgruss), violin and piano, Op. 12 (1888) Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin, violin and piano, Op. 15 Nos. 1 and 2 (1897/1899). Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 (1918) String Quartet in E minor, Op. 83 (1918) Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 84 (1918 1919) Keyboard Organ Sonata in G, Op. 28 Concert Allegro, piano, Op. 46 (1901; unpublished) Arrangements J. S. Bach, Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 537, tr. for orchestra, Op. 86 (1921 1922) Handel, Overture in D minor (Overture to Chandos Anthem "In the Lord put I my Trust", HWV247), tr. for orchestra (1923)


What was the name given to the line of German defences that ran across Italy from east to west just north of Florence?

Italian Campaigns in World War 2 510                           USN 715                           RN Axis submarines                       had fewer successes than the                       attacking                       aircraft in and around Sicily. Two                       British cruisers were                       damaged, but in return 12 of their                       number were lost over                       the next four weeks into early                       August: 11th - "FLUTTO" off                       the southern end of the Strait                       of Messina in a running battle with                       MTBs 640, 651 and                       670. 12th - "U-561"                       torpedoed in the Strait of Messina                       by                       MTB-81; Italian "BRONZO" captured                       off Syracuse by minesweepers                       "Boston", "Cromarty",                       "Poole" and "Seaham"; "U-409" sunk                       off Algeria by escorting                       destroyer "Inconstant" as she                       attacked a                       returning empty convoy. 13th - Italian "NEREIDE" was                       lost                       off Augusta to destroyers                       "Echo" and "llex"; and north of the                       Strait of Messina "ACCIAIO" was torpedoed by patrolling submarine                       "Unruly". 15th - Transport                       submarine "REMO" on passage through                       the Gulf of                       Taranto during the invasion was lost                       to submarine                       "United". 16th - Cruiser                       "Cleopatra" was torpedoed                       and badly damaged off                       Sicily by submarine "Dandolo". 18th -                       "Remo's" sister-boat "ROMOLO" was sunk off Augusta by the RAF. 23rd - Cruiser "Newfoundland" was                       damaged                       off Syracuse by a torpedo                       from "U-407", and as Italian                       "ASCIANGHI" attacked a cruiser force                       off the                       south coast of Sicily she was sunk                       by destroyers                       "Eclipse" and "Laforey". 29th - "PIETRO                       MICCA" was torpedoed by                       submarine "Trooper" at the entrance                       to the                       Adriatic in the Strait of Otranto. 30th - "U-375" was lost                       off southern Sicily to an                       American sub-chaser. AUGUST                  1943 Sicily - As the Germans and Italians prepared to                 evacuate Sicily                 across the Strait of Messina, the Allies started                 the                 final


"In the musical ""West Side Story"", where have about half of the characters (including ""Maria"" and her family) emigrated from?"

West Side Story (Theatre) - TV Tropes West Side Story You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share "There's a place for us, A time and place for us. Hold my hand and we're halfway there. Hold my hand and I'll take you there Somehow, someday, somewhere!" A 1957 Broadway musical with music composed by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim , and its 1961 film adaptation . A Setting Update adaptation of William Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet . It may seem Older Than Steam , with more than a few elements that you may recognize from other works . It is also a great example of Seinfeld Is Unfunny , with many modern audiences not understanding why it was such a groundbreaking musical in its time. It is recognized as the leader in using dance to further the plot , thanks to Jerome Robbins' choreography, and is also recognized for portraying minority characters (relatively) positively, using vulgar language and slang, and not being a particularly feel-good musical . Two gangs, one Polish-American (Jets) and the other Puerto Rican (Sharks), are fighting over territory on Manhattan's West Side when Tony, a member of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the younger sister of the Sharks' leader Bernardo. Unfortunately for the young couple, they happen to fall in love on the very night the two gangs decide to end their feud in one final battle. Tony manages to persuade the two gangs to reduce it to a one-on-one "fair fight", but when Maria tells Tony to stop the fight altogether, his attempt to intervene results in the leader of the Jets, his best friend Riff, getting knifed to death by Bernardo. In a fit of rage, Tony then kills Bernardo in return. Act Two begins with Maria finding out about Bernardo's death from her arranged fiance, Chino, who then vows to kill Tony. Tony turns up and they spend the night together. After we find out what happened to the Jets, we meet up with the lovers. Bernardo's girlfriend Anita shows up, and Tony escapes, with a plan to escape to the country. Anita, despite hating Tony for killing Bernardo, agrees to tell Tony to stay at the drugstore he works at until Maria arrives. When she gets there however, she is nearly raped by the Jets that have gathered there. In a fit of rage, she says that Maria is dead, killed by Chino. Tony's boss tells Tony this, and he runs out into the street, calling for Chino to 'kill him, too.' Maria and Tony meet each other in the street, but before they can embrace, Chino steps from the shadows and kills Tony. Maria denounces both sides of the conflict for their part in Tony's death, and for how " we all killed him ," not with guns, not with knives, but with hate. Thoroughly heartbroken, the Jets and Sharks together carry out Tony's body. The End . Notable for some of the most famous songs in musical theater, such as "Tonight," "America" and "I Feel Pretty", with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim . The movie adaptation, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and starring Natalie Wood as Maria, won a whopping 10 Academy Awards , including Best Picture. This production contains examples of: Accidental Murder : In the fistfight-that-wasn't. Actually Pretty Funny : Riff laughs at Bernardo's request for Lieutenant Shrank to translate his dressing-down into Spanish. Adults Are Useless : It's lampshaded by the stage directions at the end: The adults — DOC, SHRANK, KRUPKE, and GLAD HAND — stand alone, useless. All There in the Manual : The Pocket Books novelization from 1961 gives almost all of the characters last names that were not provided in the play or movie (for example, Maria's last name is Nunez and Tony's is Wyzek). Ambiguously Gay : Anybodys. Although some of her lines could imply she is attracted to men she can be played as a tomboyish young woman, a Butch Lesbian , or a trans boy depending on the production. Angry Mob Song : "Tonight" and the latter half of the "Jet Song". Artistic Title : For the film. A set of abstract graphics, created by Saul Bass, eventually fade into a shot of the Lower Manh


Who is the protagonist in the Tomb Raider series of computer games?

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness | PS2 Games | PlayStation Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness   OVERVIEW GAME FEATURES The world's most celebrated gaming character finally arrives on PS2 for what promises to be her most epic adventure to date. With an altogether darker tone compared previous games in the TR series, a second playable character and all new gameplay elements, Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness sees the well loved series truly coming of age. While the classic Tomb Raider trappings - huge, expansive environments, tricky timed jumps and fiendish puzzles - are all present and correct, they're supplemented with interaction with non-player characters, RPG-style character development and all new stealth moves. The game's storyline is laced with intrigue and mystery, and sees Lara on the wrong side of law as she trawls across Paris and Prague in search of five 14th Century artworks known as the Obscura Paintings. In the struggle to clear her name and prevent the paintings falling into the wrong hands, Lara uncovers a trail of underworld dealings and grotesque murders, and a history of blood, betrayal and vengeance that spans hundreds of years... Lara's latest epic adventure begins in Paris, where she meets her former mentor Werner Von Croy, who has been tasked by a mysterious client named Eckhardt to track down five 14th century Obscura paintings. Following a furious argument between the two, Lara discovers her mentor murdered and, as the prime suspect, flees the scene. On the run from the police, Lara follows Eckhardt's trail from the back streets of Paris to Prague, where a dastardly plan to resurrect the mysterious Nephilim race is underway. Lara must track down the paintings and prevent Eckhardt and a cultish group of individuals known as the Cabal from unleashing ancient alchemic powers on the world. On her travels, Lara encounters a fellow adventurer, Kurtis Trent, who's also hot on Eckhardt's trail. This latest adventure for gaming's first lady is stunningly realised, with hugely detailed envirnoments and spectacular lighting and weather effects. Lara is easier on the eye than ever; she's now comprised of 5,000 polygons (compared to just 500 in previous TS games), and has over 250 animations at her disposal, which is just as well, really, given her astonishing range of abilities. As well as her existing range of moves (climbing, monkey-swinging and somersaulting, to name but a few), Lara can now engage enemies in hand-to-hand combat, perform stealth manouevres and more besides. For many hardened PlayStation adventurers, the words 'Tomb Raider' are reason enough to check out this latest offering from Core Design. For those less familiar with Lara's running, shooting and jumping antics, Angel of Darkness is the perfect opportunity to see what all the fuss is about.   All new gameplay elements; build up Lara's upper body strength and jumping abilities by solving puzzles and exploring New moves and abilities include hand-to-hand combat and stealth manoeuvres Play as Kurtis Trent, a new character with his own distinctive moves and gameplay mechanics, including the terrifying Chirugai blade Cutting edge graphics that utilise the power of PS2, including stunning real-time lighting and weather effects


"Who is the author of the fiction books ""Lace"" (published in 1982), ""Lace 2"" (1985), ""Savages"" (1987), ""Crimson"" (1992), ""Tiger Eyes"" (1994), ""Revenge of Mimi Quinn"" (1998) and ""The Amazing Umbrella Shop"" (1990)?"

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The minting of which English gold coin began in 1663, and ceased in 1817?

English Coins - Discussion British Silver Coinage: Introduction English Coins What follows is a brief discussion for each coin denomination minted in England during the American colonial period from James I through George III. The denominations are categorized from largest to smallest. Five Guineas valued at 105 shillings was the largest denomination of the milled gold coins. It was first produced in 1668 under Charles II and continued until 1753 when it was stopped by George II. The Triple Unite was the highest denomination gold coin produced during the hammer strike era with a value of sixty shillings. It was produced under Charles I from 1642-1644. The gold Two Guineas valued at forty two shillings was first minted in 1664 under Charles II and ended in 1753 under George II. The gold Guinea with a value of twenty one shillings was first minted by Charles II in 1663 replacing the Unite Laurel Pound. It continued through 1813 under George III. Interestingly in 1817 George III replaced the Guinea with a new version of the Unite Laurel Pound known as the milled gold sovereign. The Ryal was a gold coin with a value of ten shillings introduced by Henry VII (1485-1509) to replace the Noble (which had been valued at 6s8d). The coin was unpopular and was replaced by the Angel. Mary (1553-1554) and Elizabeth I (1558 1603) struck a fifteen shilling ryal. James I produced a Rose Ryal, which was actually a two ryal piece valued at twenty or twenty two shillings and a Spur Ryal valued at fifteen shillings but in 1612 increased to 16s6d as the price of gold increased. The Unite Laurel Pound, also called the Sovereign or the Double Ryal, was a gold coin with a value of twenty shillings. The Unite was first produced by Henry VIII (1485-1509) and continued through 1662 when the last of these hammered coins was produced by Charles II. The coin was reintroduced as the milled gold sovereign by George III in 1817 and continues to be minted as a proof coin. The Mark. Althouth never minted as a coin, the British used a Mark as a unit of account. It was equal to 13s4d (160d) or two-thirds of a pound. The gold Half Guinea valued at 10s6d was first produced by Charles II in 1669 and continued through 1813 under George III. The Half Laurel, Half Sovereign or Double Crown had a value of ten shillings. The double crown was first produced by Henry VIII (1485-1509) and continued through 1662 when the last of these hammered coins was produced by Charles II. Some larger sized silver double crowns were produced under Charles I. The Angel was a gold coin introduced by Edward IV (1461-1470) with a value of 6s8d to replace the unpopular ten shilling ryal. The name for the coin comes from the obverse design showing St. Michael spearing a dragon. Under Edward VI (1547 1553) the value of the coin was increased to ten shillings. Angels continued to be produced under James I with the final issue minted under Charles I in 1643. In the colonies the Massachusetts ten shilling paper currency note from the October 14, 1713 emission was designated as an angel; this plate was reused several times for emissions up to 1740. The Crown,valued at five shillings, dates back to Henry VII (1485-1509), when it was made of gold. Edward VI (1547-1553) struck the first silver crowns in 1551-1553, which were over twice the size of his gold crowns. Both gold and silver issues continued to be produced through the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell struck the last hammered gold crowns (1649-1657) as well as silver crowns (1649-1656) and the first milled crown (in silver) in 1658. The regular series of milled silver crowns began in 1662 under Charles II. At that time no more gold crowns were minted; the crown became the highest denomination silver coin. The crown continued to be minted throughout the American colonial period. The series continued until 1960 when the last crown was produced portraying an English monarch, namely Elizabeth II. The final crown issue was minted in 1965 bearing a portrait of Winston Churchill. The Half Angel was a gold coin introduced during the restorat


"What was the first name of the ""Rambo"" character created by Sylvester Stallone?"

First Blood (1982) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL Former Green Beret John Rambo is pursued into the mountains surrounding a small town by a tyrannical sheriff and his deputies, forcing him to survive using his combat skills. Director: a list of 25 titles created 05 May 2011 a list of 42 titles created 10 Feb 2014 a list of 28 titles created 16 Oct 2014 a list of 23 titles created 9 months ago a list of 25 titles created 9 months ago Search for " First Blood " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards  » Videos John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam. Director: George P. Cosmatos When his friend Colonel Trautman is captured by Soviets during a mission in Afghanistan, John Rambo sets out to rescue him while taking on the brutal tyrant and his army who rule that region. Director: Peter MacDonald In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of missionaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit. Director: Sylvester Stallone Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Director: Sylvester Stallone After iron man Drago, a highly intimidating 6-foot-5, 261-pound Soviet athlete, kills Apollo Creed in an exhibition match, Rocky comes to the heart of Russia for 15 pile-driving boxing rounds of revenge. Director: Sylvester Stallone After winning the ultimate title and being the world champion, Rocky falls into a hole and finds himself picked up by a former enemy. Director: Sylvester Stallone Two cops are framed and must clear their names. Directors: Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains. Director: Renny Harlin Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight; against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon. Director: Sylvester Stallone A police officer is brought out of suspended animation in prison to pursue an old ultra-violent nemesis who is loose in a non-violent future society. Director: Marco Brambilla Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Director: John G. Avildsen Reluctantly retired from boxing and back from riches to rags, Rocky takes on a new protege who betrays him; As the champ's son must adjust to his family's new life after bankruptcy. Director: John G. Avildsen Edit Storyline John J. Rambo is a former United States Special Forces soldier who fought in Vietnam and won the Congressional Medal of Honor, but his time in Vietnam still haunts him. As he came to Hope, Washington to visit a friend, he was guided out of town by the Sheriff William Teasel who insults Rambo, but what Teasel does not know that his insult angered Rambo to the point where Rambo became violent and was arrested. As he was at the county jail being cleaned, he escapes and goes on a rampage through the forest to try to escape from the sheriffs who want to kill him. Then, as Rambo's commanding officer, Colonel Samuel Trautman tries to save both the Sheriff's department and Rambo before the situation gets out of hand. Written by John Wiggins He never fought a battle he couldn't win. See more  » Genres: 22 October 1982 (USA) See more  » Also Known


What is the word in music for any set of different notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously?

MUSIC APPRECIATION - GLOSSARY for MUSIC APPRECIATION Absolute        music  Instrumental music with no explicit pictorial or        literal associations. As opposed to program music. a        cappella   Music for voices alone, without instrumental        accompaniment. accelerando  Getting faster. accent  A conspicuous, sudden emphasis given to a particular sound,        usually by an increase in volume. accidental  A notational sign in a score indicating that a specific        note is to be played as a flat, sharp, or natural. The most common        accidentals (flats and sharps) correspond to the five black notes        in each octave of the keyboard. accompaniment  The subordinate material or voices that support a melody. acoustics  (1) the science of sound; (2) the art of optimizing sound        in an enclosed space. adagio  Quite slow tempo. allegro;        allegretto  Fast tempo; slightly fast tempo alto  (1) The lowest adult female voice; (2) the second-highest        voice in a four-part texture. andante;        andantino  Moderately slow (walking) tempo; a little faster        than andante. antiphon  Originally, a plainchant that framed the singing of a psalm.  The term derives from the early practice of singing psalms        "antiphonally"- that is, with two or more alternating choirs. appoggiatura  A strong-beat dissonance that resolves to a consonance; used        as an expressive device in much tonal music. aria  In opera or oratorio, a set piece, usually for a single performer,        that expresses a character's emotion about a particular situation. arioso  A singing style between aria and recitative. arpeggio  A chord whose individual notes are played successively rather        than simultaneously. arrangement  An orchestration of a skeletal score or a reorchestration        of a finished composition. ars        nova  The "new art" of fourteenth-century France; refers        to the stylistic innovations, especially rhythmic, of composers        around 1320. articulation  The manner in which adjacent notes of a melody are connected        or separated. art        song  A song focusing on artistic rather than popular expression. a        tempo  At the original tempo. atonality;        atonal  The absence of any sense of tonality. augmentation  The restatement of a theme in longer note values, often twice        as long (and therefore twice as slow) as the original. avant        garde  In the art, on the leading edge of a change in style. B ballade  (1) One of several types of medieval secular songs, usually        in A-A-B form; (2) a type of nineteenth-century character piece        for piano. ballad        opera  A popular eighteenth-century English dramatic form        characterized by spoken dialogue on topical themes interspersed        with popular folk songs. ballata  A type of fourteenth-century italian secular song, similar        to the French virelai. ballet  The theatrical presentation of group or solo dancing of great        precision to a musical accompaniment, usually with costumes and        scenery and conveying a story or theme. bar  Same as measure. baritone  Adult male voice of moderately low range. basic        set  The underlying tone row in a serial composition. bass  (1) The lowest adult male voice; (2) the lowest voice in a        polyphonic texture. bass        clef  The clef in the upper staff that shows pitches mostly        below middle C basse        danse  A popular Renaissance court dance for couples. blue        note In blues singing or jazz, the deliberate offpitch lowering        of certain pitches. blues (I)A form of African-American folk music, characterized by simple,        repetitive structures and a highly flexible vocal delivery


The Oscar statuettes are made of gold-plated britannium. During World War II, they were made of what material?

What's an Oscar Statuette Really Made Of? | Fox News What's an Oscar Statuette Really Made Of? Published        February 20, 2009 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print On Sunday, nominated movie stars will show up at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre hoping to walk away clutching one of those glowing statuettes. But there's more to that golden guy than meets the eye. When they pick up their trophies, the winning celebs are toting around 8.5 pounds of metal. Oscar is 13.5 inches (34 centimeters) tall. The Oscar statuettes, officially dubbed the Academy Award of Merit, have a 24-karat gold plating on their surface. Beneath the gold , the statuette's interior is a metal mixture called Britannium, also called Britannia metal. It is an alloy of tin (93 percent), antimony (5 percent), and copper (2 percent). It's known for its smooth texture and silvery appearance. Though this mixture of metals has been the standard for the shiny trophies for several decades, it hasn't always been the composition of choice. The statuettes presented at the first Academy awards ceremonies, a private dinner on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, were gold-plated solid bronze. During World War II, when metals and other materials were scarce, the Oscars were made of plaster. After the war, the plaster statues were then turned in for the normal gold-plated versions, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. Since the first Academy awards banquet, 2,701 statuettes have been presented. New statuettes are cast each January, then molded, polished and buffed by workers at R.S. Owens & Company, which has made the awards since 1982. Advertisement


What programme run by the US Government since 1961 involves volunteers who work abroad for 24 months in the areas of education, business, information technology, agriculture & the environment?

The Philippines facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about The Philippines CAPITAL: Manila FLAG: The national flag consists of a white equilateral triangle at the hoist, with a blue stripe extending from its upper side and a red stripe extending from its lower side. Inside each angle of the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star, and in its center is a yellow sun with eight rays. ANTHEM: Lupang Hinirang (also known as Bayang Magiliw [Nation Beloved] ). MONETARY UNIT: The peso (p) is divided into 100 centavos. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos and 1 and 2 pesos, and notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 500 pesos. p1 = $0.01815 (or $1 = p55.1) as of 2005. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system is the legal standard, but some local measures also are used. HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, 1 January; Freedom Day, 25 February; Labor Day, 1 May; Heroes' Day, 6 May; Independence Day (from Spain ), 12 June; Thanksgiving, 21 September; All Saints' Day, 1 November; Bonifacio Day, 30 November; Christmas , 25 December; Rizal Day, 30 December; Last Day of the Year, 31 December. Movable religious holidays include Holy Thursday and Good Friday. TIME: 8 pm = noon GMT. LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT The Republic of the Philippines consists of an archipelago of 7,107 islands situated se of mainland Asia and separated from it by the South China Sea. The total land area is approximately 300,000 sq km (115,831 sq mi), 67% of which is contained within the two largest islands: Luzon , 108,171 sq km (41,765 sq mi) and Mindanao, 99,078 sq km (38,254 sq mi). Other large islands include Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, and Masbate. Comparatively, the area occupied by the Philippines is slightly larger than the state of Arizona . The Philippines' length is 1,851 km (1,150 mi) sse–nnw, and its width is 1,062 km (660 mi) ene–wsw. The Philippines is separated from Taiwan on the n by the Bashi Channel (forming part of the Luzon Strait) and from Sabah , Malaysia (northern Borneo ), on the sw by the Balabac Strait (off Palawan) and the Sibutu Passage (off the Sulu Archipelago). Bordering seas include the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean on the e, the Celebes Sea on the S, the Sulu Sea on the sw, and the South China Sea on the w. The Philippines has a total coastline of 36,289 km (22,549 mi). The Philippines claims the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea, as do China , Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam . About 1,000 Philippine marines were stationed in the Spratlys in 1983. The Philippines also has a claim on Sabah, dating back to 1670. The Philippines' capital city, Manila, is located on the island of Luzon. TOPOGRAPHY The topography is extremely varied, with volcanic mountain masses forming the cores of most of the larger islands. The range culminates in Mt. Pulog (elevation 2,928 m/9,606 ft) in northern Luzon and in Mt. Apo, the highest point in the Philippines (elevation 2,954 m/9,692 ft), in Mindanao. A number of volcanoes are active, and the islands have been subject to destructive earthquakes. On 16 July 1990, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred on Luzon causing the death of 1,621 people; it was recorded as the strongest earthquake that year worldwide. A 6.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Samar on 18 November 2003, causing structural damage to buildings and roads, but few injuries. Another 6.5 magnitude tremor occurred in Mindoro on 8 October 2004. Lowlands are generally narrow coastal strips except for larger plains in Luzon (Cagayan Valley and Central Plains), Mindanao (Cotabato and Davao-Agusan valleys), and others in Negros and Panay. Rivers are short and generally seasonal in flow. Important ones are the Cagayan, Agno, Abra, Bicol, and Pampanga in Luzon and the Cotabato and Agusan in Mindanao. Flooding is a frequent hazard. The shores of many of the islands are embayed (Manila Bay is one of the finest harbors in East Asia); however, several islands lack adequate harbors and require offshore lightering for sea transport. The only two inland water bodies of significant size are Laguna de Bay i


What was Ellis Island, in New York harbour, used for from 1892 to 1954?

h2g2 - Ellis Island Immigration Centre, New York, USA - Edited Entry To The Galaxy Earth Edition Ellis Island Immigration Centre, New York, USA Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything Ellis Island Immigration Centre, New York, USA Created 2 Conversations To millions of today's Americans the term 'Ellis Island' refers not so much to the island itself (a small and otherwise uninteresting island in New York harbour) as to the immigration station which opened there in 1892. In the aftermath of the American Revolution there was a large influx of immigrants into the USA - perhaps as many as 5,000 people every year. But by the early 1900s there were 5,000 people arriving every day. Immigration to the USA had begun to increase quite substantially during the 1830s, mostly from Ireland, Great Britain and Germany. Passengers simply disembarked at the wharves of Manhattan, New York. But as the immigrants kept arriving and their numbers were increasing, it was decided to establish a receiving centre for them. This would have a dual purpose. It would be a screening centre, to filter out anyone arriving with a contagious disease and prevent them from entering the country. And it would act as a help centre for the new immigrants, particularly in respect of protection from the robberies, fraud and scams to which new arrivals were particularly vulnerable. Castle Garden The first centre for processing immigrants to the USA opened in 1855 at Castle Garden (since renamed Castle Clinton), administered by the authorities of New York State. But a remarkable piece of legislation, which had all sorts of far-reaching effects, affected immigration, too. This was the Homestead Act, signed into law by Abraham Lincoln in 1862, under which private citizens were able to lay claim to a sizeable plot of land on payment of just a few dollars. This Act remained in force until 1976 (1986 in Alaska). Free Land The offer of virtually free land in the land of the free naturally attracted even more immigrants, especially, in the 1860s, from Scandinavia. Then in the 1870s large numbers of immigrants began to arrive from Italy, Russia and Austria-Hungary. The 1870s also saw the first restrictions on immigration enacted by Congress. Steamships During the 1880s there was an exponential increase in immigration, as millions streamed in from all around the world. The advent of the steamship had reduced the journey time enormously. During that decade some nine per cent of the entire population of Norway emigrated to the USA. Whole families arrived as a unit, but often a young man would come on his own to find work first. Some of them later sent for their family members to come and join them; others worked hard for a while before returning to their homeland with their savings. Federal Immigration Centre In 1890 the federal government took control of immigration in New York harbour, to the great annoyance of the State authorities, who retaliated by refusing to allow the government to use the immigration centre at Castle Garden. So the government set up a temporary processing centre at the Old Barge Office near the US Customs House at the south-eastern foot of Manhattan Island. Then they set about converting a small island in the harbour, on which Fort Gibson stood, into the first US federal immigrant reception and processing centre. The island was Ellis Island. The new centre on Ellis Island opened on 1 January, 1892. It was a timber building, three storeys high, designed to deal with up to 10,000 immigrants per day. The very first immigrant to be processed here was named Annie Moore, a 15-year-old girl from Ireland. In 1897 a fire broke out. The whole structure burned to the ground, and all the administrative records for this five-year period were lost. A new Ellis Island centre, costing $1 million, was built from brick and stone and steel. It was designed in the French Renaissance style and opened in December, 1900. It dealt with 'steerage' passengers (those with the cheapest tickets). In its first full year of operation it processed 389,000 immigran


What German engineer led the design teams for the V2 rocket that blitzed London and the Saturn V rocket for the US space programme?

1000+ images about WW II Operation Paperclip on Pinterest | Huntsville alabama, Manufacturing engineering and Engineers Forward Ernst Stuhlinger. He was drafted as a private in 1941 and sent to the Russian front where he was wounded during the Battle of Moscow. He was in the Battle of Stalingrad and was one of the few to survive. In 1943, he was ordered to the rocket development center in Peenemunde where he joined Dr. Wernher von Braun's team. For the remainder of the war, he worked in the field of guidance systems. Here he holds a model of the Juno rocket used to launch the first U.S. satellite,Explorer I. See More


"Who was the female lead in the film ""Leprechaun""?"

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Leprechauns 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Leprechauns By Danny Gallagher March 13, 2012 1:17 PM REDDIT William Thomas Cain, Getty Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. Stories of their rare appearances and coveted pot of gold have permeated almost every aspect of popular culture. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture that the streets are filled with tall green hats and green coats every St. Patrick’s Day. Their history, however, is far different from the traditional leprechauns that endlessly wander into bars and fight hangovers one weekend in March. Take a look at a few things you probably didn’t know about leprechauns. 1. The early leprechaun looked nothing like he does today Kevork Djansezian, Getty These days, it seems that even a toddler with a very loose grasp on the English language can identify a leprechaun thanks to its green clothes, red beard and short derby hat. Early Irish folklore, however, describes this mischievous being quite differently. According to the 1831 book ‘Legends and Stories of Ireland’ by Irish novelist Samuel Lover , Ireland’s ancestors described leprechauns as short beings dressed in red who wore a “cocked hat” or a tri-cornered hat. So really you should be pinching your pals for not wearing a red sweater. 2. There are no female leprechauns Tim Boyle, Getty There seems to be a hole in the narrative of the leprechaun, besides the fact that the laws of biology, physics and tailoring prevent such creatures from even existing. According to the book ‘A History of Irish Fairies ,’ there is no record in Irish folklore of leprechauns having a female counterpart in their ranks or even a solid record of how they procreate or reproduce. (Try to erase that image from your mind.) The book speculates that leprechauns are the offspring of fairies who were deemed “defective children…because of their shape and disposition.” 3. Leprechauns aren’t just native to Ireland Jeremy O’Donnell, Getty The Irish isle may have popularized the legend of leprechaun, but they weren’t the first to create stories about small people . Holland, for instance, has the “Kabouter,” a small “gnome-like” creature that cobbles shoes (better known today as a “gnome”). The Isle of Man off the coast of the United Kingdom has the “fenodyree,” a small, hairy, clumsy creature who would help farmers drive sheep and harvest crops. 4. The earliest leprechaun legend is only 20 years old Subscribe to TheFW on Since leprechauns are embedded in Irish folklore and thousands of years old, it’s hard to imagine someone in modern times or even in this century claiming to have seen one of the little buggers. The last legend, however, dates back to the year 1989. Pub owner P.J. O’Hare claimed to have seen one in the Irish town of Carlingford. According to the legend, he was selling some land when he heard a scream in a nearby well. He found a leprechaun’s clothes and the bony remains of the creature and put them on display in his pub. The event has become so famous that it inspired an annual leprechaun hunt in the town. Of course, the townsfolk hunt for fake plastic leprechauns. 5. Portland has the nation’s only dedicated leprechaun colony Atlas Obscura Of course, leprechaun legends and sightings aren’t just limited to Ireland’s shores (and no, we’re not talking about the Alabama leprechaun ). A small patch of carefully landscaped land sits in the middle of a road in Portland, Oregon, but it’s not just roadside greenery to perk up a neighborhood street. It’s actually a park dedicated to leprechauns. Local legend says that a reporter wrote a series of columns about the country’s only leprechaun colony in 1947. The reporter, Dick Fagan, spotted one of the leprechauns digging a hole in the spot outside his window and captured it. He used his wish to get a park of his own, but the leprechaun tricked him and gave him the hole in the ground instead. The two-foot long patch of ground became an official city park in 1976 and serves as the ep


Charon, largest moon of Pluto - Windows to the Universe Charon - Pluto's biggest moon Charon is a moon of Pluto. Pluto has moons . Charon is much larger than Pluto's other moons. James Christy discovered Charon on June 22, 1978. Charon is nearly as big as Pluto. Some astronomers call Pluto and Charon a  " double planet ". Charon is also  very close to Pluto. Because Charon is so close, it goes around Pluto fast.  It only takes Charon a little more than six days to orbit Pluto. Did you know that we can only see one side of our Moon from Earth ? That's  because the Moon spins around in exactly the same amount of time it takes it  to orbit Earth. The same thing is true for Charon and Pluto. Someone on Pluto  could only ever see one side of Charon. Now here's the really strange part.  Pluto also spins exactly as fast as Charon. So on one side of Pluto, Charon  is always up in the sky. A person on the other side of Pluto would never see  Charon at all! Charon is made of rock and ice , like Pluto. Some astronomers think Charon  formed when a large object  crashed into Pluto. That is a lot like how scientists  think Earth's moon formed . Other scientists aren't quite so sure that Charon  was formed that way. Charon is named after a character from Greek mythology . Charon was the ferryman of the dead. He took people who had just died across a river in a boat. He took them to Hades, the underworld. Hades was also the name of the god of the underworld.  In Roman mythology, Hades was called Pluto . Last modified January 23, 2006 by Randy Russell . Shop Windows to the Universe Science Store! Learn about Earth and space science, and have fun while doing it! The games section of our online store includes a climate change card game and the Traveling Nitrogen game ! Windows to the Universe Community News


"In the British TV series ""Til Death Do Us Part"", who played Alf Garnett's wife?"

Till Death Us Do Part (TV Series 1965–1975) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Till Death Us Do Part  40min A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and expirienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and almost carelessly. Creator: In line with his Tory leader Heath's declaration Alf is now working a three day week but is appalled to find Else is doing the same and she has not cooked him a dinner. This leads to her commenting ... 8.1 While boozing in the pub racist Alf makes Gran laugh by ridiculing the Pakistani, 'Paki-Paddy' who is drinking at the bar, but the laughter ceases when she tells him the strangely half-Irish, ... 8.0 Gran is very ill and Else is very concerned, while Alf is uncaring, they both visit the sick old lady. Alf believing Gran is not long for this world takes her dead husbands pocket-watch for himself, ... 7.7 a list of 24 titles created 15 May 2012 a list of 31 titles created 12 Jun 2015 a list of 45 titles created 05 Jul 2015 a list of 34 titles created 10 Aug 2015 a list of 34 titles created 10 months ago Title: Till Death Us Do Part (1965–1975) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 2 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos Alf and Elsie are getting old, Rita's left home, Elsie's confined to a wheelchair. Alf must now do battle with the Social Security system. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Arthur English Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. But Harold, who likes the ... See full summary  » Director: Cliff Owen BBC Television comedy detailing the fortunes of Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own ... See full summary  » Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Pauline Yates, John Barron Terry is divorced from his German wife and has a Finnish girlfriend Christina. At Thelma's suggestion they join her and Bob on a caravan holiday but due to a mishap the men get separated ... See full summary  » Director: Michael Tuchner Bless This House centres on life in Birch Avenue, Putney, where travelling stationery salesman Sid Abbott (Sidney James) and his wife Jean (Diana Coupland) live with their teenagers: Mike (... See full summary  » Stars: Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson The adventures of two "likely lads" ostensibly set in the North East of England (but filmed in Willesden Junction, London). Terry and Bob have been friends since childhood. Bob is the ... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Don McKillop Terry and Bob from The Likely Lads (1964) continue their life after Terry arrives home from serving in the Army to discover that Bob is about to marry his girlfriend Thelma. Can Thelma lead... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth Classic 1960s British comedy series about a middle aged man and his elderly father who run an unsuccessful 'rag and bone' business (collecting and selling junk). Harold (the son) wants to ... See full summary  » Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Frank Thornton Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour Ken Boon and Harry Crawford are two middle-aged ex-firemen who start out in business together, initially in Birmingham and later in Nottingham. During the seven series (1986-1992), Ken ... See full summary  » Stars: Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also t


Scrumpy Jack 24x 500ml Cans : TheDrinkShop.com 6 Comments found Ray Kerstetter 2010-06-23 13:34:23 I just came back from a 2 week stay in London. My best friend whom I stayed with knew I loved Scrumpy Jack' so I had a few whilst over there. I wish they would import it to America. I agree with a few other comments made that there IS a difference btw. Scrumpy's and Woodpecker or Strongbow which we can get in the States. After all, we do import Guinness, so why not cider as well? Robert Livsey 2008-07-05 18:35:19 This is the dogs of all ciders and makes Magners taste like the dirty dish water it is. Get some of this here or down at your local in the summer, drink a few of the stuff and then try to play football afterwards. Dagmar Hoffmann 2008-02-13 07:21:19 Sparkling, refreshing, greatest taste on earth. Excellent with any meal or just on its own. Must have at least one can per day. Rich MacKinnon 2006-10-29 03:48:12 I actually enjoyed both SCRUMPY JACK and STRONGBOW. Found both side by side at a place called GLOBAL FOODS in Kirkwood, Missouri, USA. Each has a wonderfully addictive cider taste, and each has their own follow-on aftertaste- neither of which was unpleasant. Like I said- I loved them both! Better than the US ciders! N. Abraham 2006-08-08 02:29:20 Strongbow must now have the Canadian market completely locked up -- more's the pity. I can't find my beloved Scrumpy Jack anywhere. And oh! how I miss it. There's nothing like the sweet-tart flavour of Scrumpy Jack. Beside it, Strongbow tastes like carbonated vinegar. Yet wherever in Toronto cider is on the menu, Strongbow is the only one offered. I always make a point of asking for it, however. Sweeter than beer but nothing like the syrupy taste of soda pop, Scrumpy Jack satisfies thirst, delivers a polite kick and stands alone or goes with any kind of pub food or snacks. I think it could even present itself honourably with fancier fare too. But it truly shines as a pub drink on a hot day, at the end of a long work day, or with lunch on a lazy weekend. Please somebody, bring Scrumpy Jack back to Toronto pubs! More Richard Barela 2005-09-24 18:29:33 I absolutely love this beverage. I was introduced to hard cider drinks while my serrvice in the United States Marine Corps. I was stationed in San Diego California and my first taste of a hard cider was a "George Hornsby's". I immediately gave up beer. During my first tour to the Persian Gulf in '99 I tasted two new ciders. The first was in Singapore and it was a cider called "Strongbow". It was very strong and I liked it except for the very harsh aftertaste - which to me is very important. The second one I found during my travels was in Australia - Perth, Western Australia to be exact. I was in the company of two very attractive older Australian lasses. They were basically seeing that I had a good time while visiting the land down under for my first time. I relayed that I preferred hard cider to beer and the closest of my companions suggested Scrumpy Jack. I loved it so much I talked the bar tender at the pub into allowing me to buy a mug. I've been looking for it in the USA and have had no luck. I will continue to look in desperation. 6 from Bulmers


What are Gray's Inn, Lincoln's Inn, The Inner Temple and The Middle Temple, all in London?

Professional Education in London: Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Cass Business School book by LLC Books (Creator) | edition available edition | Alibris Books Professional Education in London: Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Cass Business School Professional Education in London: Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Cass Business School + Add to Wishlist Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 26. Chapters: Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Cass Business School, Architectural Association School of Architecture, London School of Business and Finance, City Law School, Council of Legal Education, General Council of the Bar. Excerpt: The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, commonly known as Gray's Inn, is one of the four Inns of Court (professional associations for ... Read More Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 26. Chapters: Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, Cass Business School, Architectural Association School of Architecture, London School of Business and Finance, City Law School, Council of Legal Education, General Council of the Bar. Excerpt: The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, commonly known as Gray's Inn, is one of the four Inns of Court (professional associations for barristers and judges) in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns. Located at the intersection of High Holborn and Gray's Inn Road, the Inn is both a professional body and a provider of office accommodation (chambers) for many barristers. It is ruled by a governing council called "Pension," made up of the Masters of the Bench (or "Benchers"), and led by the Treasurer, who is elected to serve a one-year term. The Inn is known for its gardens, or Walks, which have existed since at least 1597. Gray's Inn does not claim a specific foundation date; there is a tradition that none of the Inns of Court claims to be any older than the others. Law clerks and their apprentices have been established on the present site since at least 1370, with records dating from 1391. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Inn grew steadily, reaching its pinnacle during the reign of Elizabeth I. The Inn was home to many important barristers and politicians, most notably Francis Bacon, and counted Elizabeth herself as a patron. Thanks to the efforts of prominent members such as William Cecil and Gilbert Gerard, Gray's Inn became the largest of the four by number, with over 200 barristers recorded as members. During this period, the Inn became noted for the masques and revels that it threw, and William Shakespeare is believed to have performed there at least once. The Inn continued ... Read Less High Rated Sellers Only (Above 4 stars) Highest Rated Sellers Only (5 stars only) Shipping Attribute


Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall are mentioned in what 1982 hit song?

Lauren Bacall Dies: Her Top 5 Pop Song References | Billboard Lauren Bacall Dies: Her Top 5 Pop Song References COMMENTS Lauren Bacall With Lauren Bacall's death Tuesday, she leaves behind a pop culture legacy spanning film and the stage, and even into pop music, with an influence marked in numerous hit song lyrics. From Madonna to Bon Jovi to The Clash, here are music's top five Bacall references.  5 "Just Like Lauren Bacall (Margo)" by Kevin Roth Folk singer Kevin Roth delivers an ode to a Bacall-like love, highlighting the actress' beauty and finest moments on film. 4 "Key Largo" by Bertie Higgins Bertie Higgins may have been a 1980s one hit wonder but he did service to Bacall and her Key Largo co-star and real life romance Humphrey Bogart, referencing the couple in the hook, "We had it all / Just like Bogie and Bacall / Starring in our own late late show / Sailing away to Key Largo."  3 "Freeze Tag" by Suzanne Vega On the second song of Suzanne Vega’s self-titled 1985 debut, the singer-songwriter weaves through playground metaphors, singing, "You stand with your hand in your pocket and lean against the wall / You will be Bogart and I will be Bacall." 2 "Car Jamming" by The Clash The Clash frontman Joe Strummer leads listeners through his stream of conscious lyrics on "Car Jamming" from 1982's Combat Rock, halucinating seeing Bacall in a car jam. "Yeah, I don't believe it," he mutters.  1 "Vogue" by Madonna Bacall had the honor of not just being mentioned in Madonna's classic "Vogue" but also being the last living person included in list of icons named in the track's rap section.


"Who plays Mark Sloan in the US TV series ""Grey's Anatomy""?"

Grey's Anatomy and beyond: which TV doctor should we lust after next? | Television & radio | The Guardian US television Grey's Anatomy and beyond: which TV doctor should we lust after next? After Thursday’s events on Grey’s Anatomy we suggest some other camera-ready physicians who still get hearts racing (and still have a pulse) Spoiler alert: this blog was published after Grey’s Anatomy aired in the US on ABC on 23 April. Do not read if you haven’t watched the latest episode Still causing palpitations: George Clooney as Dr Doug Ross in ER in the 1990s. Photograph: Allstar/Cinetext/Warner Brothers TV Friday 24 April 2015 16.17 EDT Last modified on Friday 11 November 2016 15.46 EST April 24, 2015 Last night Derek Shepherd ran out of luck. McDreamy, played by Patrick Dempsey for the last 10 years, had previously survived a plane crash and a shooting. But just as he was on his way to quit his White House job in order to begin his happily ever after with Meredith Grey, his wife, he met his end in the form of a semi-truck. He is not the first beloved TV doctor to be killed off. He isn’t the first to go on Grey’s either. Remember when George O’Malley enlisted only to be killed by a bus while saving a young woman from that very same fate? Then there was that plane crash that left Derek with a mangled hand and claimed the life of his best friend Mark Sloan (also known as McSteamy). And – while he wasn’t exactly a doctor – Dennison “Denny” Duquette perished in a very dramatic heart failure early on in the show. Perhaps unsurprisingly for a hospital drama, beloved characters have been dying on Grey’s Anatomy since the show started. But that is not to say that there are no more hot doctors left on TV. Here are five TV doctors who can fill the shoes of the likes of McDreamy and Dr Doug Ross. Jackson Avery, McSteamy 2.0 Kevin McKidd. Photograph: Jesse Grant/Getty Images Show: Grey’s Anatomy Relationship status: Sleeping with Amelia Shepherd Played by: Kevin McKidd Hunt is exactly who you want in your corner when shit hits the fan. Having recently served in Afghanistan as a trauma surgeon, Hunt is usually cool under pressure. He serves as the chief of surgery and head of trauma. Oh, and he wants babies and plays guitar. Swoon. Kenny Fournette Show: The Night Shift Played by: JR Lemon Technically, Kenny is a male nurse, not a doctor. He is a pro at keeping doctors at the San Antonio Memorial in line and stars alongside the equally eligible TC Callahan (played by Eoin Macken). Danny Castellano Chris Messina. Photograph: Amy Sussman/AP Show: The Mindy Project Relationship status: Dating Mindy Lahiri, who is currently pregnant with his child Played by: Chris Messina Portrayed as grumpy mama’s boy from Staten Island, Castellano is more of an acquired taste. Here is at least one thing that will endear him to you: he worked as a male stripper to pay for medical school.


The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, D.C. in 1949 by Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, UK, US, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Canada and which other country?

NATO - Topic: The founding treaty The founding treaty Last updated: 10 May. 2016 15:16 English The foundations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) were officially laid down on 4 April 1949 with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty, more popularly known as the Washington Treaty. Highlights The Washington Treaty – or North Atlantic Treaty – forms the basis of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization – or NATO. The Treaty was signed in Washington D.C. on 4 April 1949 by 12 founding members. The Treaty derives its authority from Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which reaffirms the inherent right of independent states to individual or collective defence. Collective defence is at the heart of the Treaty and is enshrined in Article 5. It commits members to protect each other and sets a spirit of solidarity within the Alliance. The Treaty is short – containing only 14 articles – and provides for in-built flexibility on all fronts. Despite the changing security environment, the original Treaty has never had to be modified and each Ally has the possibility to implement the text in accordance with its capabilities and circumstances. More background information The Treaty and its fundamental values and principles Only 14 articles long, the Treaty is one of the shortest documents of its kind. The carefully crafted articles were the subject of several months of discussion and negotiations before the Treaty could actually be signed. However, once Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States had discussed these issues, they agreed on a document that would establish the North Atlantic Alliance. On 4 April 1949, the 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty at the Departmental Auditorium in Washington D.C., the city which lends its name to the Treaty The Treaty committed each member to share the risk, responsibilities and benefits of collective defence – a concept at the very heart of the Alliance. In 1949, the primary aim of the Treaty was to create a pact of mutual assistance to counter the risk that the Soviet Union would seek to extend its control of Eastern Europe to other parts of the continent. The Treaty also required members not to enter into any international commitments that conflicted with the Treaty and committed them to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations (UN).  Moreover, it stated that NATO members formed a unique community of values committed to the principles of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. In addition to collective defence and key values, the principle of consensus decision-making and the importance of consultation define the spirit of the Organization, together with its defensive nature and its flexibility. The signing of the Treaty led to the creation of the Alliance and, only later, did a fully-fledged organisation develop. Strictly speaking, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) provides the structure which enables the goals of the Alliance to be implemented. To date, those goals have not fundamentally changed nor the Treaty been rewritten. The only so-called “amendments” made so far stem from the series of accession protocols which have been added as new members join, illustrating the foresight of its drafters and their ability to marry international concerns and objectives with national interests. Political context of the Alliance’s birth The hostilities that had characterised relations between Soviet and Western powers since 1917 gradually re-emerged at the end of the Second World War. This “East-West” divide was fuelled by conflicting interests and political ideologies. There were clashes over peace agreements and reparations, and tensions were exacerbated by events such as the Berlin blockade in April 1948, the June 1948 coup in Czechoslovakia and direct threats to the sovereignty of Norway, Greece and Turkey. As the power of the Soviet Union spread to several Eastern European countries, there was concern among W


Which artist was the architect for the dome of St Peter's Basilica, Rome?

BUILDING BIG: Databank: St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Basilica Materials: Concrete Architect: Donato Bramante, Michelangelo By 1506, St. Peter's Basilica, the main church at the Vatican, was too small and decrepit to impress anyone. Following the examples set by emperors and sultans, Pope Julius II decided to crown the old church with a dome. He hired Italian architect Donato Bramante to do the job. Bramante's vision for the Basilica was simple: a Greek cross with equal-sized arms around a central dome. But Bramante and the Pope died before much could be built. In 1546, a young artist from Florence named Michelangelo gained total control of the construction of St. Peter's, the largest church in Christendom. Click photo for larger image. Michelangelo designed a dome that would actually dwarf the nearby Pantheon . It would be smaller than the Pantheon in diameter, but stand much, much higher. Made almost entirely of heavy masonry , the dome stretches 138 feet in diameter and rises 452 feet above the street. To support such a giant dome, builders placed three iron rings within the masonry of the dome. But even the rings couldn't hold back the outward thrust of tension ; significant cracks eventually developed around the dome's base. By the early 18th century, the cracks became serious enough for Vatican engineers to add several more tension rings as an emergency fix. Fortunately, this solution has stood the test of time. Here's how this dome stacks up against some of the biggest domes in the world. (diameter, in feet) 138' Fast Facts: Despite designing the majority of St. Peter's Basilica, the 71-year-old Michelangelo refused to be paid for his work on the church. Before his death, Bramante persuaded the Pope to order Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel. Bramante expected Michelangelo, a sculptor and not a painter, to botch the job. He was wrong. The frescoes on the Sistene Chapel ceiling are considered some of the greatest achievements in Western art.


The Super Bowl, the championship game of the premier association of professional American football, was first held in what year?

Super Bowl | Family Guy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the premier association of professional American football. It was first played on January 15, 1967, as part of a merger agreement between the NFL and its then-rival league, the American Football League (AFL). It was agreed that the two leagues' champion teams would play in an AFL–NFL World Championship Game until the merger was consummated in 1970. After the merger, each league became a "conference", and the game was then played between conference champions. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than the year in which it is held. For example, Super Bowl I was played in 1967 to determine the championship of the regular season played in 1966. Following Apple Computer's 1984 commercial introducing the Macintosh computer, directed by Ridley Scott, the broadcast of the Super Bowl became the premier showcase for high concept and expensive commercials. A Stewie Griffin parade float appears in a Coca-Cola commercial that aired during Super Bowl XLII, which was between the New York Giants and New England Patriots . The network that airs the Super Bowl typically takes advantage of the large audience to air an episode of a hit series, or to premiere the pilot of a promising new series in the lead-out slot, which immediately follows the Super Bowl and post-game coverage. When FOX aired Super Bowls XXXIII in 1999 and XXXIX in 2005, they aired the pilots of Family Guy and American Dad! , respectively, pairing them with episodes of The Simpsons . Thus, the early success of Seth MacFarlane can largely be attributed to his shows' post-Super Bowl premiere. Since then, when the game airs on FOX, episodes of Family Guy and American Dad! are pre-empted, and do not air on those Sundays. Because the Super Bowl is one of the most watched programs every year, only reruns of Family Guy air on Super Bowl Sunday when the game airs on CBS, NBC, or, until 2006, ABC. However, a Super Bowl commercial features a clip of Family Guy which the NFL subtly branded with Patriots and Cleveland Browns (the latter on the character of the same name) jerseys, with them watching the game between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers , and gamecallers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are seen.. Other shows involved include Happy Days , The Simpsons , Seinfeld and The Brady Bunch . Peter Griffin's actions in the pilot, " Death Has a Shadow ", leads him to Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida, site of Super Bowl XXXIII, between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Accompanied by his dog Brian , he uses a blimp to hover over the stadium to return the money he acquired through welfare fraud to the taxpayers. Commentators John Madden and Pat Summerall , who called the game for FOX, appeared in the episode doing their jobs. Summerall even retrieved some of the money on the field.


Marie Curie named which element in homage to her homeland?

Marie Curie - Biography, Facts and Pictures Blog Marie Curie Marie Curie discovered two new chemical elements – radium and polonium. She carried out the first research into the treatment of tumors with radiation, and she was the founder of the Curie Institutes, which are important medical research centers. She is the only person who has ever won Nobel Prizes in both physics and chemistry. Advertisements Marie Curie’s Early Life and Education Maria Salomea Sklodowska was born in Warsaw, Poland on November 7, 1867. At that time, Warsaw lay within the borders of the Russian Empire. Maria’s family wanted Poland to be an independent country. We shall refer to Maria as Marie Curie – her name after marriage – because that is how she is best known. Marie Curie’s mother and father – Bronislawa and Wladyslaw – were both teachers and encouraged her interest in science. When Marie was aged 10, her mother died and she started attending a boarding school. She then moved to a gymnasium – a selective school for children who were strong academically. Aged 15, Marie graduated from her high school with a gold medal as top student and a burning interest in science. Problems Two obstacles now stood in Marie’s way: her father had too little money to support her ambition to go to university higher education was not available for girls in Poland Marie’s sister Bronya faced exactly the same problems. Two Polish Girls in Paris (Eventually) Marie Curie, aged 16. To overcome the obstacles they faced, Marie agreed to work as a tutor and children’s governess to support Bronya financially. This allowed Bronya to go to France and study medicine in Paris. And so, for the next few years of her life, Marie worked to earn money for herself and Bronya. In the evenings, if she had time, she read chemistry, physics and mathematics textbooks. She also attended lectures and laboratory practicals at an illegal free “university” where Poles learned about Polish culture and practical science, both of which had been suppressed by the Russian Tsarist authorities. In November 1891, aged 24, Marie followed Bronya to Paris. There she studied chemistry, mathematics and physics at the Sorbonne, Paris’s most prestigious university. The course was, of course, taught in French, which Marie had to reach top speed in very quickly. At first she shared an apartment with Bronya and Bronya’s husband, but the apartment lay an hour away from the university. Marie decided to rent a room in the Latin Quarter, closer to the Sorbonne. This was a time of some hardship for the young scientist; winters in her unheated apartment chilled her to the bone. Top Student Again In summer 1893, aged 26, Marie finished as top student in her masters physics degree course. She was then awarded industrial funding to investigate how the composition of steel affected its magnetic properties. The idea was to find ways of making stronger magnets. Her thirst for knowledge also pushed her to continue with her education, and she completed a masters degree in chemistry in 1894, aged 27. Homesick For a long time, Marie had been homesick. She dearly wished to return to live in Poland. After working in Paris on steel magnets for a year, she vacationed in Poland, hoping to find work. She found out that there were no jobs for her. A few years earlier she had been unable to study for a degree in her homeland because she was a woman. Now, for the same reason, she found she could not get a position at a university. Back to Paris and Pierre Marie decided to return to Paris and begin a Ph.D. degree in physics. Back in Paris, in the year 1895, aged 28, she married Pierre Curie. Pierre had proposed to her before her journey back to Poland. Aged 36, he had only recently completed a Ph.D. in physics himself and had become a professor. He had written his Ph.D. thesis after years of delay, because Marie had encouraged him to. Pierre was already a highly respected industrial scientist and inventor who, at the age of 21, had discovered piezoelectricity with his brother Jacques. Pierre was also an expert in magnetism: he discov


Which US president declared the first national Mother's Day in the USA?

Today's Document from the National Archives Larger Version President Woodrow Wilson's Mother's Day Proclamation of May 9, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson's Mother's Day Proclamation of May 9, 1914 (Presidential Proclamation 1268)., 05/09/1914 ; General Records of the United States Government, 1778 - 1992; Record Group 11; National Archives. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day "as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our country."