Which organisation was established in London by Eglatine Jebb and her sister Dorothy Buxton in 1919, originally to alleviate starvation in Germany after the war?

The “Other” Child Transports: World War I and the     Temporary Displacement of Needy Children from Central Europe English Français Much has been written and told about the child    transports, the well-known Kindertransporte,    related to the Nazi period and World War II. Yet, astonishingly little    is known about the child transports related to Europe’s First World    War. This article is aiming to fill this research gap on the    historical landscape, telling the history of child transports during    and after WWI from and across Central Europe. These child transports    were originally meant to provide short-term relief, but they sometimes    even resulted in children’s long-term placement abroad. The    organizations’ and birth families’ primary interest in the child    transports was to improve children’s physical well-being, ignoring    their subjectivity to a great extent. The physical appearance of a    child’s body, namely its underweight, sickness, or malnutrition was    conditional for the participation in the child transports of the time.    Visual imagery, including drawings, photography posters and everyday    objects, were essential to justify, illustrate, and document    children’s suffering and their geographic displacement. Paying special    attention to the visual dimension of this particular relief activity,    this article will uncover the transformation of early twentieth    century child transports from the late Austro-Hungarian Empire to    Europe’s humanitarian-internationalist post-WWI era. On a beaucoup écrit sur les transports d’enfants,    les fameux « Kindertransport » associés à la    période nazie et à la seconde guerre mondiale. Pourtant, on sait peu    de choses des déplacements d’enfants durant la première guerre    mondiale. Cet article entend combler ce vide historiographique, en    faisant l’histoire de ces migrations juvéniles pendant et après la    guerre, en Europe centrale. Ce type de migration était originellement    prévu pour offrir une aide temporaire, mais il a parfois résulté dans    le placement de longue durée à l’étranger. L’objectif premier des    associations et des familles était d’améliorer le bien-être physique    des enfants, en ignorant largement leur ressenti. L’apparence physique    d’un corps d’enfant, la maladie ou la malnutrition était une condition    pour être admis au départ. L’iconographie, incluant les dessins, les    affiches photographiques et les objets du quotidien, étaient    essentiels pour justifier, illustrer et documenter la souffrance    enfantine et leur exode. En prêtant une attention particulière aux    sources graphiques de cette activité caritative, cet article entend    dévoiler le passage des pratiques austro-hongroises de déplacement    d’enfants du début du siècle à l’aide humanitaire internationale des    lendemains de guerre. Agrandir Original (jpeg, 921k) 1While during both world wars, fathers often returned   as invalids and mothers became breadwinners for their families, children   suffered most intensely from the silent side- and after-effects of the   wars, mainly from neglect, contagious diseases, and starvation. During   and after the First World War, their disproportionate suffering no   longer fell into complete oblivion. Instead, it yielded new   philanthropic visions and policies of child relief that hoped to counter   children’s extensive pauperization and perishing that had resulted from   the war. This article examines the impact of WWI and the dissolution of   the Austro-Hungarian Empire on children in the Austro-Hungarian monarchy   and its successor states. It focuses particularly on the practice of   children’s temporary displacement as one of the most documented relief   activities during the last years of the war and the early post-war   period. While during the war, children’s displacement was thought of as   an


"Who played Alex Jeffreys, the discoverer of genetic fingerprinting, in the recent ITV drama ""The Code of a Killer"", the story of the first murderer convicted by DNA?"

Code of a Killer (TV Mini-Series 2015) - IMDb Code of a Killer  The story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer. Stars: a list of 37 titles created 16 Jul 2011 a list of 37 titles created 22 Feb 2012 a list of 42 titles created 31 Mar 2014 a list of 28 titles created 09 Sep 2015 a list of 36 titles created 29 Dec 2015 Title: Code of a Killer (2015– ) 7.7/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? On the run accused of a terrible crime, Manchester Detective Marcus Farrow tries to prove his innocence while being hunted by his former friends and colleagues. Stars: Rosie Cavaliero, Daniel Jillings, Darren Whitfield A father and son story, with a thriller motor. It explores a mystery from the past with a brutal and shocking revelation. Stars: John Simm, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman Police start to investigate when the bones of a young man are found under the footings of a demolished house 39 years after his murder. Stars: Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jordan Long Safe House (TV Series 2015) Crime | Drama | Thriller A married ex police couple are asked by a police officer and their close friend to turn their remote Guest House into a Safe House. Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Marsha Thomason, Paterson Joseph A young couple move into an apartment only to find the body of a young woman that had been missing for 2 years but never registered as missing which leads to a deeper investigation into what actually happened. Stars: David Threlfall, Denise Gough, Lisa Millett Black Work (TV Mini-Series 2015) Crime | Drama | Thriller A policewoman sets out to discover who murdered her husband, an undercover officer. Stars: Sheridan Smith, Matthew McNulty, Oliver Woollford Place of Execution (TV Mini-Series 2008) Crime | Drama | Mystery A young girl mysteriously vanishes from her English village home. 45 years later, a journalist's attempts to make a documentary on the case threaten to shatter the lives of all involved. Stars: Lee Ingleby, Emma Cunniffe, Philip Jackson     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X   25 years ago, Jane saw a man killing her mother. Today, she's a well adjusted wife and mother herself. While having a physical, she notices a doctor who looks like the killer and reports him. No one believes her - except one cop. Stars: Claire Goose, Alisha Kelly, Felix Scott Glasgow 1982, a young girl investigates mysterious murders in a world of men. Stars: Matt Costello, Jayd Johnson, Bronagh Gallagher Chasing Shadows I (TV Mini-Series 2014) Crime | Drama | Mystery A missing persons unit investigate serial killers who target the impressionable and vulnerable. Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Alex Kingston, Don Warrington The Secret (TV Mini-Series 2016) Drama | Thriller The Secret is the story of a real-life double murder. James Nesbitt plays Colin Howell, a respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday ... See full summary  » Stars: James Nesbitt, Genevieve O'Reilly, Patrick O'Kane A supernatural drama telling the story of three different families living in the same house in 1968, 1987 and the present day, linked by the spirit of the young daughter of the 1960s family, who drowned in mysterious circumstances. Stars: Alex Kingston, Dean Andrews, Shelley Conn Edit Storyline DCS David Baker headed up the investigation into the brutal murders of two Leicestershire schoolgirls between 1983 and 1987. Only a few miles away, Dr Alec Jeffreys, was a scientist at Leicester University who, on 10 September 1984, invented a remarkable technique to read each individual's unique DNA fingerprint. When a local teenager admitted to one of the murders but not the other, Baker asked Jeffreys to analyze the DNA evidence left at the crime scenes. Both men were shocked to discover that the teenager was innocent, his confession false. DCS Baker then took the extraordin


Henry Fleming is the narrator and hero of which 1894 war novel?

SparkNotes: The Red Badge of Courage: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane Themes, Motifs & Symbols Henry Fleming Throughout the novel, Crane refers to Henry as “the young soldier” and “the youth.” Both the best and worst characteristics of Henry’s youth mark him. Unlike the veteran soldiers whom he encounters during his first battle, Henry is not jaded. He believes, albeit naïvely, in traditional models of courage and honor, and romanticizes the image of dying in battle by invoking the Greek tradition of a dead soldier being laid upon his shield. On the other hand, because he is young, Henry has yet to experience enough to test these abstractions. As a result, his most passionate convictions are based on little else than fantasies, making him seem vain and self-centered. Henry’s reasons for wanting to win glory in battle are far from noble. The philosophical underpinnings of the war do not motivate him; neither does any deeply held, personal sense of right and wrong. Instead, Henry desires a reputation. He hopes that an impressive performance on the battlefield will immortalize him as a hero among men who, because of the domesticating effects of religion and education, rarely distinguish themselves so dramatically. Ironically, after fleeing from battle, Henry feels little guilt about invoking his own intelligence in order to justify his cowardice. He condemns the soldiers who stayed to fight as imbeciles who were not “wise enough to save themselves from the flurry of death.” This is how he restores his fragile self-pride. When Henry returns to camp and lies about the nature of his wound, he doubts neither his manhood nor his right to behave as pompously as a veteran. Henry’s lack of a true moral sense manifests itself in the emptiness of the honor and glory that he seeks. He feels no responsibility to earn these accolades. If others call him a hero, he believes he is one. When Henry finally faces battle, however, he feels a “temporary but sublime absence of selfishness.” A great change occurs within him: as he fights, he loses his sense of self. No longer is he interested in winning the praise and attention of other men; instead, he allows himself to disappear into the commotion and become one component of a great fighting machine. As Henry finds himself deeply immersed in battle, the importance of winning a name for himself fades with the gun smoke, for “it was difficult to think of reputation when others were thinking of skins.” It is ironic, then, that Henry establishes his reputation at these very moments. Officers who witness his fierce fighting regard him as one of the regiment’s best. Henry does not cheat his way to the honor that he so desperately craves when the novel opens; instead, he earns it. This marks a tremendous growth in Henry’s character. He learns to reflect on his mistakes, such as his earlier retreat, without defensiveness or bravado, and abandons the hope of blustery heroism for a quieter, but more satisfying, understanding of what it means to be a man. Jim Conklin Jim contrasts sharply with Henry in the opening pages of the novel. When Henry asks Jim if he would flee from battle, Jim’s answer—that he would run if other soldiers ran, fight if they fought—establishes him as a pragmatist. He is strong and self-reliant, and does not romanticize war or its supposed glories in the manner that Henry does. Unlike Wilson, whose loud complaints characterize his early appearances, Jim marches through his days efficiently and with few grievances. He informs Henry that he can unburden himself of his unnecessary munitions, declaring, “You can now eat and shoot . . . That’s all you want to do.” Jim has little patience for the kind of loud, knee-jerk criticism or vague abstraction that distracts Wilson and Henry. He prefers to do what duty requires of him and finds a quiet, simple pleasure in doing so. He silences Wilson and Henry from discussing the qualifications of their commanding officers while they are eating because he “could not rage in fierce a


Name the year: Nelson Mandela is sworn in as South African President, Tony Blair becomes new leader of the Labour Party and Martina Navratilova is defeated in her last Wimbledon singles final by Conchita Martinez?

Today in History - AccuWeather.com Forums  Today in History Historical events on September 4 422 - St Boniface I ends his reign as Catholic Pope 476 - Romulus Augustulus, last Roman emperor in west, is deposed 1024 - Conrad II the Sailor chosen German king 1260 - Battle at Montaperti-Guelfen vs Ghibellijnen 1282 - King Pedro III of Aragonorth annexes Sicily 1414 - Peace of Atrecht: John the fearless & Armagnacs 1479 - King Alfonso I of Portugal recognizes Isabella as queen of Castile 1571 - Catholic coup in Scotland 1609 - Navigator Henry Hudson discovers island of Manhattan [or Sep 11] 1618 - "Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs Switzerland, 1,500 killed 1682 - English astronomer Edmund Halley sees his namesake comet 1695 - French garrison of castle Names surrenders for Willem III 1778 - City Amsterdam signs trade agreement with US rebels 1781 - Los Angeles founded by 44 in Bahia de las Fumas, (Valley of Smokes) 1786 - -5] Orange troops plunder Hattem/Elburg 1805 - 1st edition of Batavian State-Current published 1807 - Robert Fulton begins operating his steamboat 1813 - 1st US relig newspaper (Religious Remembrancer (Christian Observer)) 1833 - 1st newsboy hired (Barney Flaherty, 10 years old-NY Sun) 1842 - Work on Koln cathedral recommences after 284-year hiatus 1854 - English/French assault on Petropavlovsk Kamchatka 1862 - Gen Lee invades North with 50,000 Confederate troops 1862 - North Beach & Mission Railway Company organized in SF 1862 - Maryland Campaign (Antietam Campaign) 1864 - Bread riots in Mobile, Alabama 1866 - 1st Hawaiian daily newspaper published 1870 - 3rd French republic proclaimed as they overthrow their king 1882 - 1st district lit by electricity (NY's Pearl Street Station) 1884 - Britain ends its policy of penal transportation to New South Wales in Australia. 1885 - 1st cafeteria opens (NYC) 1886 - Apache Chief Geronimo surrenders ending last major US-Indian war 1888 - George Eastman patents 1st roll-film camera & registers "Kodak" 1893 - English author Beatrix Potter 1st tells the story of Peter Rabbit 1894 - In NYC, 12,000 tailors went on strike protesting sweat shops 1894 - Soccer team Veendam 1894 forms 1899 - 8.3 earthquake shakes Yakutat Bay Alaska 1904 - Dali Lama signs treaty allowing British commerce in Tibet 1906 - NY Highlanders win 5th straight doubleheader 1908 - Caledonia & Hillhurst Football Clubs play for Central Alberta Rugby Football League championship 1911 - Garros sets world altitude record of 4,250 m (13,944 ft) 1912 - 1st accident (collision) in Londoner Underground: 22 injured person 1914 - British, French & Russian government sign Pact of London, against Germany 1914 - General von Moltke ceases German advance in France 1916 - Christy Mathewson & Mordecai Brown final baseball game 1918 - Jhr Ch Ruys de Beerenbrouck becomes 1st Dutch Catholic premier 1919 - 39th US Mens Tennis: William M Johnston beats Wm T Tilden (64 64 63) 1919 - British intervene in Petrograd 1919 - Mustafa Kemal Atatï¿½rk, who founded the Republic of Turkey, gathers a congress in Sivas to make decisions as to the future of Anatolia and Thrace. 1920 - Last day of Julian civil calendar (in parts of Bulgaria) 1922 - Paavo Nurmi runs world record 2000m (5:26.3) 1923 - A Charlot & N Cowards revue "London Calling," premieres in London 1923 - NY Yankee Sad Sam Jones no-hits Phila A's, 2-0 1923 - Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah. 1927 - Charles Lindbergh visits Boise, Idaho, on his cross-country tour 1930 - Cambridge Theater opens in London 1932 - 15th PGA Championship: Olin Dutra at Keller GC St Paul Minn 1933 - 1st airplane to exceed 300 mph (483 kph), JR Wendell, Glenview, Il 1933 - Coup on Cuban president De Cespedes by Fulgencio Batista 1934 - Bradman scores 149* Aust v Eng XI, 104 mins, 17 fours 4 sixes 1936 - Franco troops conquer Irun & Talavera de la Reina Spain 1936 - Largo Caballero becomes Spanish premier 1937 - Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4:22.4) 1938 - Vainio Muinonen wins 2nd European marathoner (2:37:28.8) 1939 - Dutch 2nd Chamber affirms Neth's in


Which vegetable has the Latin name Apium graveolens?

Apium graveolens - Herb Information Latin name: Apium graveolens (Linn.) (Apiaceae) Sanskrit/Indian name:  Ajamoda General information: Celery is commonly eaten raw and is low in calories. It is also a rich source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. Celery seeds are credited with stimulant and carminative properties and are prescribed for nervine disorders. The fatty oil from the seeds is used in many medicinal preparations as an antispasmodic and nerve stimulant. The roots have diuretic properties. Therapeutic constituents: Celery contains active compounds called phthalides, which are responsible for lowering blood pressure. It is also a rich source of vitamin C, minerals, sodium and phosphorus. Key therapeutic benefits: Celery regulates fluid balance and acts as a diuretic to flush out toxins. The vegetable is known to lower cholesterol. The active compounds in Celery relax the muscles around the arteries and allow blood vessels to dilate. With more space inside the arteries, blood can flow at a lower pressure. Makali, Bangalore, KA, 562 162, India 1(800) 208-1930


Her best known creation was played by George Baker on TV, she died on the 2nd May 2015 aged 85 - who was she?

Author Ruth Rendell dies aged 85 - BBC News BBC News Author Ruth Rendell dies aged 85 2 May 2015 Media captionDavid Sillito looks back at the life of Ruth Rendell Crime writer Ruth Rendell has died aged 85, her publisher says. She wrote more than 60 novels in a career spanning 50 years, her best-known creation being Inspector Wexford, which was turned into a highly successful TV series. Rendell, one of Britain's best-selling contemporary authors, also wrote under the pen-name Barbara Vine. Born in Essex, she is credited with bringing a social and psychological dimension to crime fiction. Publisher Penguin Random House said Rendell, who suffered a stroke in January, died in London on Saturday morning. "We are devastated by the loss of one of our best-loved authors," the publisher said in a statement. Penguin Random House chair, Baroness Gail Rebuck, said Rendell was admired throughout publishing for her "brilliant body of work". "An insightful and elegant observer of society, many of her award-winning thrillers and psychological murder mysteries highlighted the causes she cared so deeply about." Rendell's first Wexford book, From Doon with Death, was published in 1964, beginning a series of more than 20 starring Inspector Reginald Wexford, played in the TV series by George Baker. Many of her works were translated into more than 20 languages and adapted for cinema and TV, attracting worldwide sales of 60 million. Image copyright ITV Archive Image caption Many enjoyed her Inspector Wexford through the TV adaptation She was the author of more than 20 standalone novels, whose protagonists were often on the margins of society, and was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for excellence in crime writing. Her final novel, Dark Corners, is due to be published in October. Rendell began her writing career as a reporter on an Essex newspaper. However, she was forced to resign after filing a story about a local sports club dinner that she hadn't attended. Her report failed to mention that the after-dinner speaker had died half-way through the speech. Rendell, whose writing brought her considerable wealth, was made a Labour life peer in 1997 and is reputed to have given generously to charity. She was a vocal campaigner against female genital mutilation. Labour leader Ed Miliband tweeted she would be missed greatly by the party. Image copyright Twitter She was born Ruth Barbara Grasemann in 1930 in South Woodford to a Swedish mother and British father. Rendell married Don Rendell, a journalist, in 1953. They divorced 22 years later but remarried each other within two years. She is survived by their son.


"Who composed the orchestral march ""Crown Imperial"", it was used for the coronation of King George VI in 1937?"

William Walton : Crown Imperial - YouTube William Walton : Crown Imperial Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 4, 2010 Crown Imperial is an orchestral march by the English composer William Walton. It was first performed at the coronation of King George VI in 1937, and substantially revised in 1963. Walton composed the march originally for performance at the coronation of King Edward VIII, which was scheduled for 12 May 1937. However, Edward abdicated in 1936. The coronation was held on the scheduled day, with Edward's brother George VI being crowned instead. Category


Which European country's flag is an upside - down version of the Russian flag?

Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the


"Released in 1976, on which album would you find the songs, ""Life in the Fast Lane"", ""New Kid in Town"" and ""Wasted Time""?"

New Kid In Town by Eagles Songfacts New Kid In Town by Eagles Songfacts Songfacts "We were writing about our replacements." That's what J.D. Souther told us about this song, which he wrote with Eagles members Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Souther was part of the flourishing Southern California music scene, and often collaborated with the Eagles, also cowriting their hits " Best Of My Love " and " Heartache Tonight ." Souther explained: "'New Kid' emerged from our whole fascination with gunfire as an analogy. The point was at some point some kid would come riding into town that was much faster than you and he'd say so, and then he'd prove it. That's the story of life. That's the story of aging, especially coming out of your teenage and young man years and as you approach 30, you begin to see that things don't stay the same forever. And that there's a lot other guys like you and gals like you that want the same thing that are coming up, and they want their moment, too, and they're going to get it. And it's fine. It's as it should be." Don Felder, who was the Eagles guitarist at the time, told us that once they came up with the concept of the "Hotel California," some other songs fell into place, including this one. Said Felder: "Once you arrive in LA and you have your first couple of hits, you become the 'New Kid in Town,' and then with greater success, you live ' Life In The Fast Lane ,' and you start wondering if all that time you've spent in the bars was just ' Wasted Time .' So all of these other song ideas kind of came out of that concept once the foundation was laid for ' Hotel California .'" This was the Eagles' third #1 hit in the US. >> Suggestion credit: Bertrand - Paris, France This song is referenced in Don Henley's solo debut " Johnny Can't Read ," which ends with the lyrics "There's a new kid in town..."


Which shipping forecast area lies immediately east of Fair Isle?

Use my current location crosshair Extended Outlook 2100 UTC Friday 20 January to 2100 UTC Monday 23 January 2017 Issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, at 182110 UTC Cullercoats On Friday evening high pressure 1034 will be centred in the North Sea with low pressure 985 to the west of Iceland, and complex area of low pressure in the western Mediterranean Sea. Through Saturday the high centre will migrate eastwards into Europe with a weakening frontal trough approaching to the west of Ireland. High pressure will develop once more over the UK through Sunday, but then slip southwards to southern England on Monday with frontal troughs approaching northwest Scotland. Another low pressure centre 977 will develop to the west of Iceland. Southwesterly winds will become occasionally strong in Viking and Fair Isle on Saturday, and then becoming occasionally strong westerly in these northernmost sea areas through Sunday. On Monday occasionally strong northwesterly winds are expected in the northern half of the North Sea, perhaps also German Bight later, with occasional gales developing later in Fair Isle Niton On Friday evening high pressure 1034 will be centred in the North Sea with low pressure 985 to the west of Iceland, and complex area of low pressure in the western Mediterranean Sea. Through Saturday the high centre will migrate eastwards into Europe with a weakening frontal trough approaching to the west of Ireland. High pressure will develop once more over the UK through Sunday, but then slip southwards to southern England on Monday with frontal troughs approaching northwest Scotland. Another low pressure centre 977 will develop to the west of Iceland. On Friday evening and Saturday southerly winds will be strong at times in West Sole and Shannon, but moderate later Saturday. On Monday strong southerly winds will return to West Sole and Shannon, with near gales or possible gales in Shannon later. Strong northeasterly winds will develop later in Biscay on Monday Portpatrick On Friday evening high pressure 1034 will lie in the North Sea with low pressure 985 to the west of Iceland, and a low pressure area in the western Mediterranean Sea. Through Saturday the high centre will migrate eastwards into Europe with a weakening frontal trough approaching the west of Ireland. High pressure will develop once more over the UK through Sunday, but then slip southwards to southern England on Monday with frontal troughs approaching northwest Scotland. Another low pressure centre 977 will develop to the west of Iceland. Southwesterly winds will be strong at times in Atlantic sea areas through Friday evening and Saturday, with possible gales in Bailey and Southeast Iceland, but winds will moderate in the south later. Saturday. Westerly winds will be occasionally strong in Fair Isle, Faeroes and Southeast Iceland on Sunday, and become strong southerly in Rockall and Bailey later. Strong southwesterly winds will return to Atlantic sea areas on Monday with possible gales Extended outlook overview The extended outlooks are issued once a day, at 2300 GMT and cover the next 3 to 5 days. For the extend outlooks the waters surrounding the British Isles are divided into three areas; Cullercoats, Portpatrick and Niton. These three areas reflect the coverage areas of the UK's Navtex transmitters, which overlap in some areas. The extended outlook forecast contains details of the likelihood of gales or storms, a general synopsis and a general forecast for the area of coverage of each Navtex transmitter. In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA. Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or de


What is the main ingredient of Coulibiac, a type of Russian pie?

Salmon coulibiac | BBC Good Food BBC Good Food Recipes Not sure what to cook? We’ve pulled together our most popular recipes, our latest additions and our editor’s picks, so there’s sure to be something tempting for you to try. Prep: 1 hr Cook: 1 hr, 30 mins Plus cooling and resting More effort This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead Share: butt-err Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an… 700g skinless, boneless lightly smoked raw salmon fillets (available from Waitrose & Sainsbury's - if you can't find them, use non-smoked raw salmon fillets), cut into finger thick slices 2 x 375g blocks all-butter puff pastry 1 egg , beaten, for glazing The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a… For the rice Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia… 1 tsp cumin seeds The small, creamy brown seeds of the coriander plant give dishes a warm, aromatic and slightly… 4 cardamom pods Star anise star an-eese Star anise is one of the central spices in Chinese cooking. It has a strong anise flavour, with… 200g basmati rice 400ml fish stock or water zest 1 lemon , juice ½ Lemon le-mon Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits… large bunch dill Method Launch step-by-step First, get everything prepared. Boil a pan of salted water, add the eggs and cook for 8 mins exactly. Drain and cool under cold water, then peel and set aside. Heat half the butter in a non-stick frying pan and sizzle the slices of salmon for 1 min on each side (Pic 1), just to firm up the fillets but not cook them all the way through. Lift the salmon onto a plate. Now cook the rice. Melt the rest of the butter in the same pan. Add the onion, cumin and coriander seeds, cardamom and star anise, then gently fry for 8 mins until golden. Stir in the rice and add the bay leaf and cinnamon stick (Pic 2), then pour over the stock and season generously. Cover and bring to the boil, then lower the heat to its lowest setting and continue to cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 mins, then stir through the lemon zest and juice. Set aside to cool. This can be done several hrs in advance. Once cool, stir though the chopped dill. To assemble the pie, roll out one of the pieces of pastry to a rectangle as wide but a third longer than this magazine (23 x 40cm), then lay on a baking tray. Pack half the rice along the middle of the pastry, discarding the star anise and cinnamon as you do so, leaving a good 5cm border around the edge. Lay the salmon over the rice, then slice the eggs and lay those over the whole salmon layer (Pic 3). Top the eggs with the remaining rice and use your hands to gently pack everything down to a firm, even shape. Brush any stray grains of rice off the border, then brush the border with beaten egg, Roll the second piece of pastry out to a rectangle slightly larger than the first. Drape over the coulibiac and gently press the edges to seal the 2 pastry sheets together. Trim the edges to neaten and crimp with your fingers or press down with a fork. The uncooked pie can now be chilled, on the baking sheet, for a day or frozen for up to 2 months. To cook, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Brush the pie all over with beaten egg and, if you want, lightly score the pastry with the back of a knife in a criss-cross fashion, making sure you don’t cut all the way through (Pic 4). Bake for 20 mins, then reduce the heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and continue to cook for 20 mins until golden brown. Leave to rest for 10 mins, then serve in thick slices with a bowl of Dill cream or Herb salsa (see recipes, below). Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2010 Tip Herb salsa Snip 2 small bunches chives into a bowl with small bunch parsley, chopped and small bunch dill, chopped. Add juice 1 lemon and enough olive oil to loosen. Tip Make it easier If the idea of layering everything up seems like too much effo


Who makes the car models called Legend and Prelude?

All Honda Models | Full list of Honda Car Models & Vehicles Related Other Japanese Car Company Infiniti a Luxury Division of Nissan Company Since then, the company’s progress has grown to such size, that the brand has been a top choice for both race and common drivers as a trusted name on car performance. It’s slogan, the power of dreams, is quite fitting for its endeavors, whether it be for the motoring scene or its other achievements in engineering. Gorgeous Honda Model Image source: wikimedia.org Honda’s accomplishments can be categorized into these: i-VTEC – the company’s ingenuity on creating high-performance engines can be seen in its i-VTEC (intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control) technology. By having optimum control on the camshafts (on the timing and lifting aspect), higher performance is guaranteed. VSA – the company considers car safety as a high factor. Such is its investment on its crash test technology, where every scenario is considered to avoid fatal accidents. The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) is one such technology that helps correct steering problems that may result from sudden control changes. Tuning – probably one of the reasons why every racer considers cars from this brand as an important part in their careers is the propensity to tuning. Honda cars are known to be tuning-safe, creating stock cars (which in itself are powerful cars altogether) into speedy rides. Here is the full list of Honda models and variants: Honda ZEST (2006-present) Honda Odyssey/Shuttle (international market) (1995-present) Honda Odyssey (North American market) (1995-present) 2.4 EX-V Navi CV/T


Who wrote the plays “Nuts in May” and “Abigail’s Party”?

Abigail's Party (BBC) [1977] [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse, Harriet Reynolds, Mike Leigh, Ron Bowman, Margaret Matheson: DVD & Blu-ray Product Description Product Description Beverly wears low-cut dresses, too much make-up and has a reputation as a man-eating monster. In Mike Leigh's modern classic, Abigail's Party, she turns a social get-together between married couples into a virtual time bomb of emotional tension. Alison Steadman won two best actress awards for her portrayal of the bored, bitchy hostess in this savagely funny study of pretentious middle-class social manners. It also stars Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse and Harriet Reynolds. Running Time: 60 minutes + 6 minutes approx. From Amazon.co.uk Originally screened as part of BBC's Play for Today series in 1977, Abigail's Party is among Mike Leigh's most celebrated pieces, with his then-wife Alison Steadman appallingly brilliant as what Alan Bennett described as the "brutal hostess" at a ghastly suburban soiree. The Abigail of the title never appears--rather, the dull thud of her lively teenage party forms a distant backdrop (and contrast) to an excruciating evening of chilled red wine, olives and the music of Demis Roussos. Steadman plays the overbearing Beverley, an Amazonian mass of frustrated sensuality in a low-cut party frock. Tim Stern is her small, stressed estate-agent husband. The guests are Janice Duvitski as Angela, a nurse whose quite spectacular gormlessness shields her from the stilted social awkwardness quietly raging around her, John Salthouse as Tony, her taciturn husband and Harriet Reynolds as Sue, the gangly and miserably nervous mother of Abigail. Rather than play for gags, Leigh and his actors mercilessly turn the screw of embarrassment through a series of too-true-to-life exchanges of dialogue, the stuff of all our collective worst memories of encounters with neighbours, aunts and office colleagues. Often misread as a satirical parade of suburban grotesques, Abigail's Party probes deeper than that, touching on nerves of anxiety and repression that throb behind the net curtains of modern England, culminating not in farce but tragedy. Decades on, Abigail's Party is as psychologically true and close to home as ever--hard to bear but utterly brilliant. On the DVD: Abigail's Party is perfectly reproduced here in all its 1970s garishness. The one extra is a short featurette, focussing on Alison Steadman's playing of Beverley, with comments from the original actors in the TV series and Peter York marvelling at her "paint-scraping" voice. --David Stubbs Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. DVD Â£3.99 Amazon Prime


The battles of Lutzen 1632 and Rocroi 1643, were fought during which war?

THE BATTLE OF ROCROI (1643) | Delving into History _ Periklis Deligiannis Delving into History _ Periklis Deligiannis THE BATTLE OF ROCROI (1643) 10/04/2013 periklisdeligiannis.wordpress.com Uncategorized Cardinal Richelieu , France , Louis , Louis XIII of France , Louis XIV of France , Military history , pike and shot warfare , Renaissance , Richelieu , Rocroi , Southern Netherlands , Spain , tercio , Thirty Years War 1 Comment Background  to  the  Battle  of  Rocroi,    the  Thirty  Years  War   (1618-1648)  was  the  most  traumatic  event  to  affect  Europe  prior  to  the  Napoleonic  Era  and  the  two  world  wars  of  the  20th  century.  It  was  centered  mainly  in  the  Holy  Roman  Empire   –  which  encompassed  much  of  modern-day  Germany  –  and  its  conflicts  between  Catholic  and  Protestant  rulers.  It  devolved  into  a  general  political  conflict.  Its  several  stages  are  marked  by  which  nation  was  the  chief  antagonist  to  the  Catholic/Imperialist  forces.  Beginning  in  1635,  France  joined  the  war  in  opposition  to  the  Spanish-Imperialist  side.  Though  an  overwhelmingly  Catholic  nation,  France  had  been  fiscally  supporting  Protestant  Sweden  earlier  in  the  war.  In  addition,  France  was  a  longtime  rival  of  Spain  and  the  Holy  Roman  Empire,  the  two  main  allies  opposing  the  Protestant  factions  in  the  war.  The  “man  behind  the  curtains”  of  the  French  kingdom  in  the  early  seventeenth  century  was  Armand  Jean  de  Plessis,  better  known  to  history  as  Cardinal  Richelieu.  He  combined  the  spiritual  power  of  a  cardinal  with  the  temporal  power  of  a  political  boss,  becoming  the  first  modern  prime  minister.  Richelieu  advised  Louis  XIII   in  all  things,  but  was  most  responsible  for  French  moves  to  counterbalance  the  power  of  the  Spanish-Austrian  Hapsburgs,  the  most  powerful  dynasty  in  Europe  at  that  time. Louis  de  Bourbon,  Duc  d’Enghien. – Hapsburg  lands  virtually  ringed  France  on  the  European  continent,  and  “ the  Red  Eminence ”  (one  of  Richelieu’s  many  sobriquets)  strived  for  years  to  ensure  France  did  not  lose  any  territory  to  them.  In  the  beginning,  French  military  plans  did  not  go  well,  as  Spanish  and  Imperialist  forces  invaded  the  country  and  ravaged  Champagne,  Burgundy  and  Picardy  in  northeastern  France.  Paris  was  threatened  in  1636,  but  the  invaders  were  eventually  pushed  back.  French  intervention  in  northern  Italy  –  then  under  the  rule  of  the  Hapsburgs  –  did  not  go  well.  However,  by  1641,  Spain  was  experiencing  problems  of  its  own.  The  Portuguese  and  Catalan  populations  both  revolted  against  their  Spanish  overlords,  requiring  Spanish  troops  be  retained  in  their  own  country.  In  addition,  the  United  Provinces  (the  Dutch)  had  won  two  naval  battles  against  the  supposedly  invincible  Spanish  fleets.  At  the  end  of  1642,  the  fortunes  of  the  French  received  a  major  blow  as  Cardinal  Richelieu  died  from  a  combination  of  malaria,  intestinal  tuberculosis  and  other  complications  from  lung  disease  and  an  inflammation  of  the  bones  in  his  arm.  He  was  replaced  as  prime  minister  by  his  protégé,  Cardinal  Mazarin. Battle  of  Rocroi  in  a  classic  artwork. – Six  months  later,  Louis  XIII  died,  and  was  succeeded  by  his  four-year-old  son  Louis  XIV .  However,  the  actual  affairs  of  the  state  were  handled  by  his  mother  the  queen,  Anne  of  Austria  (Of  course,  young  Louis  would  go  on  to  become  “The  Sun  King”).  Meanwhile,  almost  simultaneously  with  the  death  of  Louis  XIII,  a  Spanish-Imperialist  army  invaded  northern  France  from  the  Spanish  Netherlands  (modern  Belgium),  numbering  some  18,000-19,000  infantry  with  8000-9000  cavalry  and  18  cannon.  The  Spanish  commander,  Don  Francisco  de  Melo  –  who  was  also  the  interim  Gove


"What would you find in a ""Harden's Guild""?"

Best London Restaurants - Reviews & Restaurant Guide | Hardens Logout How the reviews work Ordinary diners who take part in our annual survey each spring review restaurants and leave their feedback, but we also ask them to score restaurants from 1-5 on food, service and ambience. Harden’s then uses an average of these scores and measures them against other establishments in the same price bracket to arrive at the ratings published in the guide and online. Snippets from some of your feedback may end up in the overall Harden’s review, noticeably they appear in “double quotation marks”. The rest of our pithy, bite-sized restaurant summaries are compiled by analysing the survey data and extracting recurring themes, looking at whether or not a venue was nominated in any of our categories – like ‘favourite’ or ‘most overpriced’ – and, of course, looking at the ratings for food, service and ambience. The Harden’s ratings indicate that a restaurant is: exceptional average poor All reviews are compiled from survey comments and ratings, without any regard for our own personal opinions, except in cases where restaurants are too new to have been included in the survey. If you want the editors’ view on new restaurants in London you can find them in our Editors’ Review section. How the reviews work Ordinary diners who take part in our annual survey each spring review restaurants and leave their feedback, but we also ask them to score restaurants from 1-5 on food, service and ambience. Harden’s then uses an average of these scores and measures them against other establishments in the same price bracket to arrive at the ratings published in the guide and online. Snippets from some of your feedback may end up in the overall Harden’s review, noticeably they appear in “double quotation marks”. The rest of our pithy, bite-sized restaurant summaries are compiled by analysing the survey data and extracting recurring themes, looking at whether or not a venue was nominated in any of our categories – like ‘favourite’ or ‘most overpriced’ – and, of course, looking at the ratings for food, service and ambience. The Harden’s ratings indicate that a restaurant is: exceptional average poor All reviews are compiled from survey comments and ratings, without any regard for our own personal opinions, except in cases where restaurants are too new to have been included in the survey. If you want the editors’ view on new restaurants in London you can find them in our Editors’ Review section. How the reviews work Ordinary diners who take part in our annual survey each spring review restaurants and leave their feedback, but we also ask them to score restaurants from 1-5 on food, service and ambience. Harden’s then uses an average of these scores and measures them against other establishments in the same price bracket to arrive at the ratings published in the guide and online. Snippets from some of your feedback may end up in the overall Harden’s review, noticeably they appear in “double quotation marks”. The rest of our pithy, bite-sized restaurant summaries are compiled by analysing the survey data and extracting recurring themes, looking at whether or not a venue was nominated in any of our categories – like ‘favourite’ or ‘most overpriced’ – and, of course, looking at the ratings for food, service and ambience. The Harden’s ratings indicate that a restaurant is: exceptional


Who was Sepp Blatter's opponent for the job of FIFA President on 29th June 2015?

Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president for fifth term | Football | The Guardian Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president for fifth term • Blatter was endorsed by 133 of the 209 voting members • He failed to get two-thirds majority necessary in first round • Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein concedes before second-round vote Sepp Blatter polled 133 votes to Prince Ali’s 73. Link to video Sepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president for fifth term • Blatter was endorsed by 133 of the 209 voting members • He failed to get two-thirds majority necessary in first round • Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein concedes before second-round vote Friday 29 May 2015 13.59 EDT First published on Friday 29 May 2015 13.18 EDT Close This article is 1 year old Despite the chaos and controversy engulfing Fifa, world football’s governing body, its president, Sepp Blatter , has secured a fifth term in charge. The 79-year-old defeated his rival, the Jordanian Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein, to whoops and cheers from his supporters. Blatter polled 133 votes to Prince Ali’s 73, which would have been enough to take the contest to a potential second round but his 39-year-old challenger withdrew. It could yet prove a pyrrhic victory. Blatter has weathered the storm in the short term but the result leaves him presiding over a split Fifa as he faces the biggest self-inflicted crisis in its 111-year history. “For the next four years I will be in command of this boat called Fifa and we will bring it back ashore, we will bring it back to the beach,” he said , again promising to make this four-year term his last. “The age is no problem. You have people that are 50 who look old.” Prince Ali will claim a moral victory but could only land a glancing blow on the incumbent, who appeared giddy after winning his fifth term as president. “I like you, I like my job and I like to be with you. I’m not perfect, nobody’s perfect,” he said. “Trust and confidence, together we go.” As investigations continue in the United States into a web of bribery and corruption that has already led this week to seven arrests in dawn raids and charges against 14 senior executives, European football’s governing body, Uefa, will again loudly demand reform. Its executives meet in Berlin next weekend before the Champions League final and were in militant mood after Blatter triumphed over his younger rival, who had promised to repair Fifa’s battered reputation and serve for only one four-year term. Uefa’s president, Michel Platini, whose 53 members mostly backed Ali, had said that it could withdraw co-operation. The Football Association’s chairman, Greg Dyke, has said that England could boycott the World Cup if other European nations decide to do so. “This is not over by any means. To quote the [US] Attorney General this is the beginning of the process not the end,” said Dyke after the vote. “The idea Blatter could reform Fifa is suspect. I’d be very surprised if Mr Blatter was still in this job in two years’ time. “The events of this week are so traumatic for Fifa that I cannot see Fifa reforming itself under Blatter. He’s had years to reform it and he hasn’t done it.” Luis Figo, who along with the Dutch FA president, Michael van Praag, withdrew from the presidential race in an attempt to coalesce support behind Prince Ali, was scathing in his criticism of Blatter after the result and called on him to quit. “If Mr Blatter were minimally concerned about football, he would have given up of the re-election. If he has a minimal of decency, he will resign in the next few days.” David Gill, the former Manchester United chief executive who on Friday became a Fifa vice-president, confirmed on Friday night he would carry through his threat to resign immediately because Blatter won. Blatter had earlier vowed to fix Fifa “starting tomorrow”, telling delegates: “We don’t need revolutions. We need evolutions. I’m being held accountable for the storm. OK, I will shoulder that responsibility.” Despite the spiralling crisis sparked by the US Department of Justice and Swiss prosecutors, Blatter succeeded with an appeal to the


What links the ship Dr Crippen was caught on in 1910 and a coastal resort town in Scotland?

Gun 'belonging to Edwardian murderer Dr Crippen' handed to police | Daily Mail Online comments A pistol thought to have belonged to famous Edwardian murderer Dr Crippen has been handed in to police during a firearm amnesty.  The owner told police the gun once belonged to Hawley Harvey Crippen, the American medic hanged in Pentonville Prison for the murder of his wife Cora Henrietta Crippen. Crippen rose to infamy by allegedly poisoning and dismembering his wife, hiding her remains under the basement floor, and fleeing for Canada with his lover Ethel Le Neve who had disguised herself as a young boy for the journey.  The handgun was given to police as party of an amnesty held last month which saw 446 weapons and 15,721 rounds of amunition surrendered in two weeks. Crippen is believed to have poisoned his wife Cora at his London home before attempting to flee to Canada The owner told police the small gun once belonged to the notorious murderer Hawley Harvey Crippen Crippen was born in Michigan and his first wife, Charlotte, died of a stroke in 1882.  Having qualified as a homoeopath, he started to practice in New York where in 1894 he married his second wife Corrine 'Cora' Turner. They moved to England three years later.  While in England, he took Le Neve for his mistress after she had been lodging at his house to support his meagre income.  RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share After his wife mysteriously disappeared in January 1910, he fled to Brussels with Le Neve, who was a young typist. The couple then boarded a ferry for Canada but the ship’s Captain Henry George Kendall recognised them and notified police who arrested them when the boat docked in North America. Crippen went on trial in October 1910 and was found guilty by a jury after just 27 minutes of deliberation. He was hanged at Pentonville Prison, London, on November 23, 1910. The handgun was given to police as party of an amnesty held last month which saw 446 weapons and 15,721 rounds of amunition surrendered in two weeks Police found the remains of Crippen's wife's body buried under the brick floor of the basement of their London home after searching it for the fourth time. Large quantities of the toxic compound hyoscine were found in her remains and the court heard Crippen had bought the drug before the murder from a local chemist. Le Neve was acquitted of being an accessory to murder and emigrated to the U.S on the morning of Crippen’s execution.  Other unusual items handed to Devon and Cornwall police in the amnesty include a set of antique duelling pistols and a flare gun used in the trenches of World War One.    The vast majority of the firearms handed in have been destroyed by being cut into small and irreparable pieces which will be used for scrap metal.  DR CRIPPEN, EVIL MURDERER OR VICTIM OF A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE? Investigators recovered  headless corpse from a shallow grave inside Dr Crippen's basement, but DNA evidence has since proved it was a man  American born Dr Harvey Crippen moved to Holloway in north London with his second wife Cora. She disappeared following a party at the couple's house in January 1910. Friends of Mrs Crippen became suspicious after seeing Crippen's mistress, who moved into the house, wearing her clothes and jewellery.   An initial search by Scotland Yard found no evidence of any foul play, however, Dr Crippen fled with his mistress to Canada.  After he disappeared, Scotland Yard conducted three further searches of the property where they recovered human remains.   Crippen and his mistress were travelling on the SS Montrose when the captain of the vessel, who was keeping up-to-date with the news on the newly installed wireless, telegraphed Scotland Yard.  Crippen's mistress, Ethel Le Neve, was travelling disguised as a young boy.  An inspected boarded a faster vessel and raced Crippen across the Atlantic, arresting him upon his arrival in Canada.  Had he boarded a vessel to New York, he would have probably escaped punishment.  Crippen was returned to the Old Bailey where he was found guilty of murder after less than


Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Ring-Tailed Lemur Pictures, Ring-Tailed Lemur Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. Because of its geographic isolation, Madagascar is home to many amazing animals found nowhere else on Earth. Lemurs may have floated there eons ago on "rafts" of vegetation and evolved in isolation over countless centuries. Ring-tailed lemurs are unmistakable because of their long, vividly striped, black-and-white tail. They are familiar residents of many zoos. Lemurs use their hands and feet to move nimbly through the trees, but cannot grip with their tails as some of their primate cousins do. Ring-tailed lemurs also spend a lot of time on the ground, which is unusual among lemur species. They forage for fruit, which makes up the greater part of their diet, but also eat leaves, flowers, tree bark, and sap. Ring-tailed lemurs have powerful scent glands and use their unique odor as a communication tool and even as a kind of weapon. Lemurs mark their territory by scent, serving notice of their presence to all who can smell. During mating season, male lemurs battle for dominance by trying to outstink each other. They cover their long tails with smelly secretions and wave them in the air to determine which animal is more powerful. Ring-tailed lemurs live in groups known as troops. These groups may include 6 to 30 animals, but average about 17. Both sexes live in troops, but a dominant female presides over all. Ring-tailed lemurs are endangered, largely because the sparse, dry forests they love are quickly vanishing.


"Who makes the car models ""Jetta"" and ""Passat""?"

About Volkswagen Email Save Volkswagen is an automaker based in Germany. Its products typically command a higher price than those of competing models, but the return is a more upscale driving and ownership experience. Read more Volkswagen history Volkswagen is an automaker based in Germany. Its products typically command a higher price than those of competing models, but the return is a more upscale driving and ownership experience. In 1934, Ferdinand Porsche was commissioned to build a small, inexpensive car at the request of Adolph Hitler. His answer -- a beetle-shaped sedan that was called a Volkswagen (German for "people's car") -- debuted two years later. Hitler had a town built near the plant for factory workers; he named it Kraft durch Freude Stadt (derived from the Nazi party's motto, "Joy through Strength"), and soon decided that Porsche's creation should be named the KdF-wagen (short for the "Joy through Strength" car). This upset Porsche, who was not political. World War II delayed production of the vehicle; the factory suffered extensive damage during combat, and was ultimately taken over by the British Army. The company was renamed Volkswagen, and the town at the factory was renamed Wolfsburg (after Werner von Schulenberg of Wolfsburg, who had been forced to surrender his land for the construction of the town and factory). By the end of the 1940s, mass production of the Volkswagen Beetle had begun. The model made its first appearance on U.S. shores in 1949. The 1950s saw Volkswagen broadening its product range, adding the Bus (Type 2) to its lineup. The Bus, especially, proved quite popular due to its versatility. And the Beetle, which went on to become the best-selling car of all time, quickly showed signs of being an enduring favorite, with more than 1 million models produced at the Wolfsburg factory by 1955. This decade also saw the debut of the Karmann Ghia sports car, which featured a sleek, Italian-designed two-seater body atop a Beetle platform. Volkswagen's star rose during the 1960s, its success fueled largely by the breakout success of the Beetle. The car benefited from an effective advertising campaign and from an appearance in a popular Disney movie. By the close of the decade, Volkswagen's yearly output of Beetles topped the 1 million mark. In 1972, with more than 15 million units assembled, the Beetle topped the world production record set by Ford's Model T. Mid-decade saw the launch of a new era of Volkswagens that had front-mounted, water-cooled engines driving the front wheels. The Passat (Dasher in the U.S.) was the first of the new breed and was built using standardized components that could be used interchangeably among other models in the manufacturer's lineup. The Passat was soon joined by the Golf (Rabbit in the U.S.), which met with immediate success. By the end of the decade, the manufacturer's lineup had grown to include the Scirocco sport coupe and the performance-oriented Golf/Rabbit GTI. The Beetle, however, was discontinued for the U.S. market. The Golf grew in popularity during the '80s, becoming Volkswagen's most popular model. When a second generation of the car was built in 1983, it was crafted in a mostly automated process using robots -- marking the first time robots had been used in vehicle manufacture. By the mid-'80s, the U.S. version traded the Rabbit name for "Golf." The higher-performance Golf GTI helped the manufacturer make waves on the rally circuit. In 1986, Volkswagen Motorsport nabbed the title of Group A World Rally Champions. Volkswagen saw its sales in the North American market tumble during the early '90s, but by the end of the decade, refocused marketing efforts and an increased emphasis on new products had brought about a turnaround in the company's fortunes. The popular New Beetle helped put the company back on the radar in the United States (though it fared less successfully in European markets). The body style was based on the classic Beetle, and it struck a chord with consumers who still had a place in their hearts for the iconic, cheerful-looking "lo


"""Prince of Wales"", ""Gunpowder"" and ""Russian Caravan"" are all types of what?"

Prince of Wales 1 lb. Home  >  Leaf Speciality Tea  >  ENGLISH FAVOURITES  > Prince of Wales 1 lb. Prince of Wales 1 lb. Brand: Loose Leaf 1/4 lb -2.2 lb Quantity: Country of Origin: Sri Lanka, Taiwan, India Region: Nuwara Eliya, Taiwan, Assam Shipping Port: Colombo, Kaohsiung, Calcutta Grade: Orange Pekoe Gunpowder Altitude: 1500 feet to 7500 feet above sea level Manufacture Type: Orthodox Cup Characteristics: Thick liquor, flavorful with Black Currant accent. Infusion: Bright and golden with reddish tones. Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Luxury green tea, Cornflower and Safflower petals, Natural flavors. Information: This blend of teas is fit for a ‘king-in-waiting’. Element #1: We have used a very rich Indian Assam tea as the dominant component in this blend to honor the role India has played in the British Empire. India throughout the late 1800’s and early 1900’s played an important role in the success of the English and often was the playground of the Royals who would come on cruises or visit the spa’s at Darjeeling. Kings George V, George VI, Edward and Queen Elizabeth all were known to tip a cuppa with the local English gentry and Indian Maharajas. The tea they built their Empire on also helped build a stronger India. Element #2: The tea industry in Sri Lanka - formerly known as Ceylon was started by the British in the mid 1800’s. Tea is now the most important agricultural export product for Sri Lanka and provides jobs for hundreds of thousands on the ‘tear-drop’ shaped island. Viewing tea estates, roads and railways you will see evidence of the British ‘bulldog’ nature - during the 1800’s only the British would have been ‘mad’ enough to push roads through the jungles and steep mountains. Element #3: True to the British national anthem ‘God Save the King’ we added Gunpowder green tea and Lucky Dragon Hyson green tea with their high polyphenol count to try and bring this ideal to the blend. Element #4: The English colonists always tried to keep a little bit of England around them and this is typified by the bungalows and gardens on the tea estates. We have enhanced this blend with a hint of black currants the typical English garden berry - a reminder of home for the ‘expats’. In conclusion, while you are enjoying this wonderful tasting tea you can ‘see’ the current Prince of Wales lifting his teacup from his saucer, taking a sip and exclaiming “Good Show!!” Another afternoon in Sandringham.......... Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk and sugar to taste.


Which fruit has the Latin name Rubus fruiticosis?

medicinal herbs: BLACKBERRY - Rubus fruticosus Rubus fruticosus Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family) Medicinal use of Blackberry: The root-bark and the leaves are strongly astringent, depurative, diuretic, tonic and vulnerary. They make an excellent remedy for dysentery, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, cystitis etc, the root is the more astringent. Externally, they are used as a gargle to treat sore throats, mouth ulcers and gum inflammations. A decoction of the leaves is useful as a gargle in treating thrush and also makes a good general mouthwash. Description of the plant: A very common and adaptable plant, found in hedgerows, woodland, meadows, waste ground etc. Edible parts of Blackberry: Fruit - raw or cooked. The best forms have delicious fruits and, with a range of types, it is possible to obtain ripe fruits from late July to November. The fruit is also made into syrups, jams and other preserves. Some people find that if they eat the fruit before it is very ripe and quite soft then it can give them stomach upsets. Root - cooked. The root should be neither to young nor too old and requires a lot of boiling. A tea is made from the dried leaves - the young leaves are best. The leaves are often used in herbal tea blends. Young shoots - raw. They are harvested as they emerge through the ground in the spring, peeled and then eaten in salads. Other uses of the herb: A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. A fibre is obtained from the stem and used to make twine. Plants are spread by seed deposited in the droppings of birds and mammals. They often spring up in burnt-over, logged or abandoned land and make an excellent pioneer species, creating the right conditions for woodland trees to move in. The trees will often grow in the middle of a clump of blackberries, the prickly stems protecting them from rabbits. Propagation of Blackberry: Seed - requires stratification and is best sown in early autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed requires one month stratification at about 3ďż˝C and is best sown as early as possible in the year. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a cold frame. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Tip layering in July. Plant out in autumn. Division in early spring or just before leaf-fall in the autumn. Cultivation of the herb: A very common and adaptable plant, found in hedgerows, woodland, meadows, waste ground etc. Known hazards of Rubus fruticosus: None known


Peter Kay and Sian Gibson star in which BBC sitcom about two supermarket employees who are forced to commute together?

Peter Kay's Car Share (TV Series 2015– ) - 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 When a supermarket issues a new car share scheme. Assistant Manager John Redmond (Peter Kay) and Promotions Rep Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson) are forced to commute together every day. But will they get along? Stars: It is not John's day. Not only must he take Kayleigh's annoying nephew and niece to school but he slips on the pavement posting a letter and ends up with his arm in a sling, requiring Kayleigh to ... 8.6 Kayleigh tells John this will be her last car share as she is having to move to her sister's out of town. To celebrate they have breakfast in a café where Kayleigh raises eyebrows with her costume to... 8.6 Kayleigh is hung over when John collects her and looks a mess. They reluctantly give a ride to smelly Ray from the wet fish department, who bores them by telling them how he learnt to gut fish in ... 8.5 a list of 21 titles created 03 Jun 2015 a list of 21 titles created 25 Dec 2015 a list of 22 titles created 10 months ago a list of 49 titles created 6 months ago a list of 21 titles created 3 months ago Title: Peter Kay's Car Share (2015– ) 8.2/10 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. 6 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? The misadventures of club owner Brian Potter who is determined to make The Phoenix Club the best working men's club in Greater Manchester. Stars: Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Justin Moorhouse Cradle to Grave (TV Series 2015) Drama A TV show showing the ups and downs of the well known Danny baker and his friends during childhood Stars: Peter Kay, Laurie Kynaston, Lucy Speed Tells the stories of keeping a working man's club open, an under achieving bingo worker, a turf war between two ice cream men, a look behind the scenes at the MEN Arena, meet Britain's ... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Kay, Andrew Sachs, Steve Edge Hopeless doormen Max and Paddy leave clubland and embark on a series of wild and exciting adventures in their prized motorhome, "Easy Rider" style. Stars: Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Lisa Hammond UK funny man Peter Kay wows an audience in this hilarious 2 hours of good British comedy Director: Peter Kay Cat Deely hosts the epic 'live' final of Britain's Got the Pop Factor, where musical acts R Wayne, 2 Up 2 Down and Geraldine battle it out for their own record deal and an automatic entry ... See full summary  » Director: Peter Kay Meet Britain's favourite comedian in his first show at the top of blackpool tower. Laugh along as he talks about family holidays,School and many over events that are turned into hilarious stories Director: Marcus Mortimer U.K. Comedian Peter Kay returns with a record breaking show Director: Peter Kay A British sitcom about a family going through everyday life in the Royle family house. Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne Do Not Disturb (TV Movie 2016) Comedy Anna and John book into the Stratford-on-Avon hotel where they spent their honeymoon ten years earlier - separately, following Anna's extra-marital fling but they had paid for the room ... See full summary  » Director: Nigel Cole Ordinary Lies (TV Series 2015) Drama On the shop floor and in the offices of a motor showroom, desperation can lead to drastic solutions. Stars: Cat Simmons, Jennifer Nicholas, Con O'Neill Edit Storyline A supermarket suggests a company car share scheme for it's workers in order to save on staff parking spaces at the store. Level headed Assistant Manager John is paired with ditsy Promotions Rep Kayleigh and we watch the pair fill awkward silences with laugh out loud comedy as they drive to and from work. Written by Paul I 29 April 2015 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: Peter Kay's Car Share See more  » Company Cr


Paul Baumer is the narrator of which 1929 War Novel?

Example Essays: Soldier Paul Baumer 1. Paul Baumer Paul BaumeraE"All Quiet On The Western FrontThe story of Paul Baumer, the narrator from the novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque, is one of the stories that have a great impact on my life. The story centers on Paul Baumer, who enlists in the German army with glowing enthusiasm. ... The fate of Baumer and the fate of all soldiers depend on their faith in their instincts. ... Baumer and all soldiers are different, changed from when they entered the war. ... A new perspective of the battlefield was presented in which soldiers of opposite forces are in much of the same state: fri... Word Count: 1068 2. All quiet on the western front All Quiet on the Western Front is a book about the life of a soldier during World War I. It focuses on a young German soldier by the name of Paul Baumer and the changes and struggles he faces throughout the war. ... Baumer and his classmates had volunteered for the war and their decision was mainly based upon what their schoolteacher had been telling them. ... Paul talks about how they had all lined up for breakfast and that the cook had only prepared for about 80 of the soldiers. ... Paul had become fairly good friends with this forty-year-old soldier who goes by the name Kat. ... Word Count: 292 3. All Quiet On The Western Front Second, the war begins to move on and while in the battle the soldiers and Paul Baumer capture a prisoner known as the Russian soldier. Paul Baumer begins to connect with the Russian soldier and takes pity on the poor fellow. ... At the end of the tale Paul Baumer is now alone with no one left from the old generation.  Third, Paul Baumer dies at the end of the tale alone and with no one left from the old generation. The classmates of Paul die off one by one throughout the book leaving Paul Baumer alone. ... Word Count: 662 4. All is Quiet Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, a novel set in World War I, centers around the changes wrought by the war on one young German soldier. During his time in the war, Remarque's protagonist, Paul Baumer, changes from a rather innocent Romantic to a hardened and somewhat caustic veteran. ... His new society, then, becomes the Company, his fellow trench soldiers, because that is a group which does understand the truth as Baumer has experienced it. Remarque demonstrates Baumer's disaffiliation from the traditional by emphasizing the language of Baumer's pre-... Word Count: 3268 5. All Quiet On the Western Front This statement portraysPaul Baumer"s true feelings pertaining to the gruesome experiences he encounteredthrough the duration of the war, when he was alive. For Paul Baumer a German soldierin World War II, war was more than hell. ... In All Quiet on the Western Front Paul Expresses this idea by stating, "I amyoung, I am twenty years old; yet I know nothing of life but despair, death, fear, andfatuous superficially cast over an abyss of sorrow...aE Paul went through hell for years. ... He deals with his fellow soldiers dying, and the fact that itcould be him dying at any moment.In a sensi... Word Count: 458 6. SEperate PEACE The novel All Quiet on the Western Front is a war story of the experiences that Paul Baumer encounters while living through the harsh habitat and situations that he and his close friends are put into. The author, Erich Maria Ramarque, makes the reader feel in the action as he describes in depth the countless brushes with death that Baumer goes through while being on the front line in World War 1. It begins when Baumer and a group of his friends and classmates have enlisted in the German Army. ... Especially noted is the effect coming home from battle had on the soldiers The overall major the... Word Count: 332 7. Alienation : All Quiet On The Western Front In Erich Maria Remarques All Quiet On The Western Front, Paul Baumer is forced into war like young adults are forced into college. Such pressure from society creates a feeling of distrust and alienation.Paul Baumer was a German soldier who left for war at 19.


Jean Nidetch who died on 29th April 2015 was the founder of which organisation?

Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers founder - obituary - Telegraph Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers founder - obituary 'Formerly fat housewife' who founded Weight Watchers in 1963 and later sold it  for millions Jean Nidetch Photo: www.splashnews.com Comments Jean Nidetch, who has died aged 91, was a one-time 15-stone New York housewife who turned her own weight problem into a multi-million dollar business as the founder of Weight Watchers. She described herself as an “FFH” – Formerly Fat Housewife – and had tried every fad diet there was. But whatever weight she lost she soon piled back on – with interest – after gorging on the stash of chocolate marshmallow cookies which she kept hidden in a laundry basket. “I was a fat housewife married to an overweight bus driver raising two very overweight kids with a fat group of friends and an overweight poodle,” she recalled later. In 1961 she was more than 15 stone and with a 44 in waist when she ran into a neighbour who told her how marvellous she was looking. “I was feeling very good about the compliment,” she recalled, “and then she said: 'When are you due?’ I didn’t know how to answer her because I wasn’t pregnant.” She had not realised how fat she looked, since she avoided full-length mirrors. Jean Nidetch decided to enlist on a diet programme run by the New York City Board of Health in Manhattan, where further humiliation awaited her: “There was the thin girl at the desk, and I asked where the group was. And she said: 'You want the obesity clinic.’ I had never heard the word obese before. It shocked me. I said: 'I guess I do.’ ” Jean Nidetch with pictures of herself in younger days (Splash News) Sitting in the back row with her arms folded resentfully, Jean Nidetch was prepared to be unimpressed by the pencil-thin nutritionist who took the stage, until the woman revealed that the photograph of the fat woman propped up next to her was of herself before she had lost weight. She gave the participants a diet that recommended, among other things, that they consume fish several times a week, as well as eat two slices of bread and drink two glasses of skimmed milk a day and only try to lose a pound or two a week. “The more I listened to the speaker, the more I thought: 'This makes sense’,” Jean recalled. She followed the plan up to a point, but could not stop herself having the occasional cookie binge and found that she was not losing weight as fast as she should. Feeling that it might help if she could share her struggles with others in the same predicament, she invited six “fat friends” to her Queens apartment to talk. Within a few months, she had 40 people queuing up to join the group she called Jean’s Fats’ Club. They chipped in and bought a weighing machine and, within a year, she had to move the weekly meetings from her flat to the basement of her apartment block. Jean Nidetch with a photograph of her younger, overweight self (Splash News) By October 1962 she had reached her goal of losing 72 lbs and, at 5 ft 7 in, weighed a trim 10 stone. The following year she teamed up with a businessman called Al Lippert, who had joined her group and had been impressed by her flair as a motivational speaker. He suggested that they go into business together. They rented space above a New York cinema and transformed Jean’s Fats’ Club into Weight Watchers International. At her first meeting she was mobbed by a huge crowd of people all wanting to pay their $3 entrance fee to hear her speak. To meet the demand she addressed eight sessions in a row. Business boomed and, within four years, Weight Watchers had established more than 200 branches around the world, licensed to 100 franchisees who paid a modest fee for the right to represent the brand, but remitted 10 per cent of annual gross profits to the founders. They also sold a range of trademarked foods as well as dieting and exercise videos. Jean Nidetch and colleagues in Times Square, New York (Reuters) By the time they sold the enterprise to the Heinz organisation for $71 million in 1978, Weight Watchers had a global reach. “In Israel, the Jews


"Who composed the ""War Requiem"" for the opening of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1962?"

ANNIVERSARIES: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem premieres at reopening of Coventry Cathedral on May 30, 1962 | Dusty Wright's Culture Catch ANNIVERSARIES: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem premieres at reopening of Coventry Cathedral on May 30, 1962 May 29, 2006 - 02:24 — SteveHoltje If you'd like to listen to some appropriate music on Memorial Day (which, before we made most of our holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays because corporations like that better, always came on May 30), try this masterpiece. Sir Benjamin Britten wrote it for the consecration of St. Michael's Cathedral in Coventry and dedicated it to the memories of four servicemen who had been friends of his or of his longtime partner, the tenor Peter Pears, for whom one of the solo parts was written. The original Coventry Cathedral, dating from the 14th century, had been destroyed by a German air raid in 1940. When, over two decades later, a new cathedral was built, the ruined walls of the old one were left standing, a reminder of both its architectural glory and its sad destruction. Britten's War Requiem, Op. 66, offers a complex, multi-layered response to the circumstances. There's no patriotism or "hurrah for our boys" here; instead, we are faced with not only religious texts but also the war poetry of Wilfred Owen (1893-1918), which emphasizes our shared humanity regardless of nationality and decries the cataclysmic loss of life that took place in World War I. It was supposed to be "the war to end all wars"; it didn't, though it did end Owen's life (one week before the Armistice). Britten, an avowed pacifist, weaves starkly emotional settings (for the male soloists) of Owens's poems among the Latin text of the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass for the Dead (sung by an adult choir augmented by a soprano soloist) and selected Latin anthems (sung by a children's choir, usually all boys), sometimes alternately, sometimes within a movement. Accompanying the singers is a massive orchestra (actually two, one a chamber orchestra) and organ. Any performance of this genuinely monumental piece is a major undertaking and a big event. On a personal note, I have sung the War Requiem in the chorus, but my response to it is largely emotional rather than professional. It is a deeply powerful work; exhilarating in its achievement, fascinating in its artistry, but most of all capable of inspiring genuine tears. Tears of sadness at the senseless loss Owen depicts, and tears of rage that we still, even after so many examples of the wastefulness of war, let demagogues promulgate conflict. In some ways, the most unsettling movement is the shortest, Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), a plea for rest/peace after death that Britten juxtaposes with an Owen poem criticizing organized religion for having abandoned Christ, gone over to the dark side so to speak, and having switched allegiance to the State. And when this conflicts with the extreme pacifism that Christ preached, it's the pacifism that's abandoned: "The scribes on all the people shove / And bawl allegiance to the state / But they who love the greater love / Lay down their life; they do not hate." When Owen then adds "Dona nobis pacem" (Grant us peace) from the Ordinary Mass version of the Agnus Dei, there are multiple levels of meaning and perhaps even sarcasm; Britten places it up against the chorus's "Dona eis requiem sempiternam" (Grant them eternal rest) from the Requiem text. All of this is accentuated by Britten's restless music, which moves with a steady tread through an unsettling scale that grants neither rest nor peace. It is followed by the closing movement, Libera me, which mixes the Latin text -- including such fraught lines as the Mass's "Deliver me, O Lord, from death eternal" and "May they rest in peace" and the boys' choir singing "In paradisum deducant te Angeli" (Into Paradise may the Angels lead thee) -- with Owen's "Strange Meeting," which is the crux of the War Requiem's meaning: two soldiers, one English, one German, meet on another plane of existence. The English soldier had killed the German soldier the day


Which chemical element's name is taken from the Latin for flint?

The Parts of the Periodic Table Lr   Group 4A (or IVA) of the periodic table includes the  nonmetal carbon (C), the metalloids silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge), the  metals tin (Sn) and lead (Pb), and the yet-unnamed artificially-produced element  ununquadium (Uuq).  The Group 4A elements have four valence electrons in their  highest-energy orbitals (ns2np2).  Carbon and silicon can form ionic compounds by gaining four electrons,  forming the carbide anion (C4-) and silicide anion (Si4-), but they more frequently form compounds through covalent  bonding.  Tin and lead can lose either their outermost p electrons to form 2+ charges (Sn2+, the stannous ion, and Pb2+,  the plumbous ion) or their outermost s and p electrons to  form 4+ charges (Sn4+, the stannic ion, and Pb4+,  the plumbic ion).   Carbon (C, Z=6). Carbon is most familiar as a black solid is graphite, coal, and  charcoal, or as the hard, crystalline diamond form.  The name is  derived from the Latin word for charcoal, carbo.  It is  found in the Earth's crust at a concentration of 480 ppm, making it the  15th most abundant element.  It is found in form of calcium  carbonate, CaCO3, in minerals such as limestone, marble, and  dolomite (a mixture of calcium and magnesium carbonate); calcium  carbonate also forms the shells of marine organisms and the coral of  coral reefs.  Carbon is also found in coal, petroleum, and natural  gas. Carbon is one of the most important elements on the periodic  table (at least from the perspective of organic chemists!).  Pure  carbon is found in three stable forms at room temperature:  graphite, diamond,  and the fullerene form.  In graphite, the carbon atoms are connected in     sheets, which can slide past each other, which makes graphite able to     act as a lubricant, and why it makes marks on paper in the form of     pencil "lead."  In diamonds, the carbon atoms are held together by     covalent bonds in a rigid, three-dimensional framework, which results in     a extremely hard and rigid structure.  (Contrary to the James Bond  title, diamonds aren't forever, since the graphite form is more  stable; however, diamonds turn into graphite at an incredibly slow  rate.)  Diamonds are so different in their physical characteristics  from graphite or charcoal that it was not recognized the diamond was a  form of carbons; this was shown by Antoine Lavoisier in 1784 when he  demonstrated that both charcoal and diamond could be burned to produce  carbon dioxide.  Smithson Tennant confirmed this relationship in  1796 when he showed that equal amounts of charcoal and diamond produced  equal amounts of carbon dioxide.  In the fullerene form, the     carbon atoms are arranged in hollow balls, or in hollow tubes (called "nanotubes"); these forms of carbon have very interesting chemical     physical properties, and are the subject of intense research by chemists     and chemical engineers.  Carbon is produced in stars by the triple alpha process, in which     three alpha particles are converted into carbon-12.  In this     process, two alpha particles (helium nuclei, 42He)     fuse to form beryllium-8, which then fuses with another alpha particle     to produce carbon-12: 42He  +  42He  ï¿½  84Be 84Be  +  42He  ï¿½  126C  +  g This process takes place in older stars where a lot of hydrogen has     been converted into helium; the star collapses, raising the pressure and     temperature in the core to above 100 million Kelvins, initiating the     process of helium burning. Some ionic compounds of carbon are known, but carbon typically forms compounds  through covalent bonding.  Carbon forms strong, stable covalent bonds to other carbon atoms, and is  capable of forming long chains containing anywhere from a few dozen  carbon atoms to hundred of thousands of carbon atoms.  Carbon can  also form bonds to other elements, such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen,  sulfur, phosphorus, the halogens, etc.  There ar


In the recent general election, who lost his seat to conservative Andrea Jenkins at Morley and Outwood?

Morley & Outwood parliamentary constituency - Election 2015 - BBC News Here's the result for the Morley and Outwood contest. 13:47 Jenkyns says thanks standard Andrea Jenkyns, the new MP, tweets : "Thank you to the people of #Morley & #Outwood - I will work tirelessly to represent you in Westminster." Image copyright Conservative Party The Conservative victory over Labour's Ed Balls in Morley and Outwood was one of the defining moments of the count. 13:19 'I gave up job and house' standard "I gave my job up, I sold my house and moved in with mum so I could afford to be a full-time politician" newly-elected Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns told 5 live . Image copyright PA On taking Ed Balls' Leeds seat of Morley and Outwood by just 422 votes, Ms Jenkyns said "It's the kind of seat you have to put your heart and soul in... I really want to be the strong Yorkshire voice for our area". 12:32 BBC Local Live standard A self-styled "strong, passionate, Yorkshire lass", Andrea Jenkyns has caused arguably the biggest General Election shock in recent contests. The 40-year-old soprano singer who toppled Labour big beast Ed Balls will be hoping for a smoother start to her parliamentary career than her early weeks as a Tory county councillor in Lincolnshire. Image copyright PA Weeks after she defeated the British National Party candidate in Boston North West in 2009, Ms Jenkyns was forced to resign. It was discovered she was not eligible to be a candidate due to her role as a part-time music tutor for the council-run Lincolnshire Music Service. 11:16 Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls loses his seat in the Morley and Outwood constituency in West Yorkshire by 422 votes. 10:59 Greg Mulholland MP, Liberal Democrat Leeds North West standard tweets : "Ed Balls was very dignified in defeat. Every credit to him & best wishes. I am sure he will be back." Ed Balls failed to retain the Morley and Outwood seat for Labour, the seat was taken by Andrea Jenkyns for the Conservatives.leed 09:53 standard All the General Election results have now been counted and announced for the Yorkshire and Humber region. It's been an eventful night with some surprising winners and losers. Image copyright Reuters Ed Balls became the highest-profile casualty of a Labour's General Election performance, losing his seat to the Conservatives in a shock result in Morley and Outwood. The former shadow chancellor lost by just 422 votes after a nail-biting recount. Elsewhere in West Yorkshire, Respect leader George Galloway lost his seat in Bradford West to Labour's Naseem Shah. Earlier, he was reported to police by Bradford Council for allegedly breaking election laws. Image copyright AP In South Yorkshire, the Labour and Liberal Democrat party leaders survived, with Ed Miliband retaining his Doncaster North seat and Nick Clegg keeping hold of Sheffield Hallam with a 2,353 majority. However, question marks remain over the future of both leaders given their parties disappointing performances. Across to Great Grimsby and hopes of a UKIP victory fell flat with the party ranking third, behind a Labour win. iFrame Constituency profile This seat is made up of the town of Morley and a number of former pit villages either side of the border between Leeds and Wakefield. While traditional industries, such as textiles in Morley and mining in Outwood, have all but vanished, the constituency has been buoyed by a diversified economy and its position at the crossroads of the M1 and M62. Now a hub for new housing development, residents are more likely to be homeowners than elsewhere in England and Wales. The seat was created in 2010, based on the old Morley and Rothwell seat, and shadow chancellor Ed Balls` abolished Normanton seat. Though expected to be a safe Labour seat an energetic campaign saw a well above average swing for the Conservatives in 2010. Labour won with 37.6% of votes, with the Conservatives getting 35.3% and the Lib Dems 16.8%.


In which Scottish city is Dalcross Airport?

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"Released in 1977, on which album would you find the songs ""Go Your Own Way"", ""Dreams"" and ""Never Going Back Again""?"

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"Who wrote the poem ""For the Fallen""?"

For The Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon - Famous poems, famous poets. - All Poetry Terry Collett : Best war poem. Peter Cooper : As a New Zealander this Poem means more to me than anything else. My Great Grandfather fought in WW1 My Grandfather in WW2 and Korea My father in Malaysia and Vietnam. At the end of 'We will remember them' we reply 'lest we forget' Marco : Beautiful. Jonathan Bell : I was directed to the commemorative plaque on the clifftop near Polzeath after a chance encounter with two wonderful ladies from New Zealand. It was my late mother's birthday and so I was feeling a bit maudlin, just wandering around the cliffs, and suddenly I was moved almost beyond words by, 'They shall grow not old...' Thank you Amanda, your vivacity and life-affirming spirit will stay with me as a joyful reminder of that place. jayne shaw : Glad i fond this poem my dad died suddenly on the 2nd of January and was always quoting the 4th stanza of this poem to me so im reading this out at his funeral im happy i found out who wrote it      Sonya Katasheva : ....and I always thought the words in bold were word which Winston Churchill said!!   .....I think more effort hsould have been made to give Binyon the credit.   Poet.m.not : This has moved e beyond words. Doug Copeland : For 13 years I have stood with the Normandy Veterans Association on the occasion of DDay (June 6) at the memorials in Normandy France as the 4th stanza is recited in memory of these men's comrades.  It is moveable beyond words. Albert F Bowden : They deserved no less, than to be remembered. AFB stephanie77 : His words cut so precisely to the heart, such a profound embrace of humanity, it leaves one numb. Alexzendar : I love the fact that i'm overwhelmed by your amazing poems MichaelLeeSmyth : It can be difficult to put into words the emotions felt over the valiant fallen.  Many efforts end up maudlin or forced.  There are a some that have become classics, some that perhaps will.  Wilfred Owen's "Dulce Et Decorum" is perhaps the piece that moves me the most.  I would say one well worth reading as well is "1916" by Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, a tale of two childhood friends slain during the years of trench warfare. There are writes that glorify war, there are pieces that glorify the sacrifice, this one simply gives memory and respect to those gone into the annals of the fallen. Swtshypoet : beautiful poem well done venicebard : This superlatively expresses a feeling all too rare these days, the prevailing wind now being to write off the death of heroes as a pure waste (which most of the deaths in WW1 may well have been, since all that war did, thanks to U.S. intervention, was to set the stage for WW2, but still, that does not negate the value of heroism when it does matter, as I hope all sane, rational souls will agree).  The meter is somewhat rough, yet that gives it a sort of conversational tone which allows it to be old-school without being too staid or formal sounding.  Very effective! Kit Hartley : Mournful snd incantationary metre never fails to move me (depends how you read it I  suppose). Why do people repeat the last line of verse four on ceremonial readings? As is often the case pomp detracts from poetic impact. Chameleon Boy : Beautiful piece. greatly written. emotional. overall outstanding. thanks for sharing such a talent, really like the description and imagery it put in my head. Guilha : this is pretty good . really like how you put out the words to bring out many feelings . keep it up, nice. : This means a lot to those of who lost buddies in all the war no matter where they were fought and by whom. It grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. We will see our buddies someday and it will be a great reunion. The fallen have gone before us to blaze the trail for us yet to come to the end. SALUTE! Morag : Whatever you think of war, the fourth verse of this poem, the one everyone repeats, does not glorify it.  Its message is both true and comforting ('They shall grow not old...').  It still brings a tear to my eye whenever I hear it. Alendar : What an amazi