Extinct volcano Hallasan is the highest point in which Asian country?

Peanuts Travels: Mount Hallasan, Jeju, South Korea Peanuts Travels About Peanuts Travels This blog shares my travel experiences esp in mountain trekking which I have developed a great interest since my 1st climb in Taiwan. Since then I have been trying to climb more mountains whenever I can. And to couple my climbs with leisure travelling to places of adventure. The freedom of doing what you want and where you want, is the true meaning of travelling. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Mount Hallasan, Jeju, South Korea Just About Mt Hallasan Mt Hallasan summit, crater Mt Hallasan, being an extinct volcano, is the highest mountain in South Korea. Located right in the centre of Jeju Island, standing at a height of 1950m.  Mt Hallasan was designated as a National Park on 24 March 1970 and as an area under the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in December 2002. There are 4 trails to trek at Mt Hallasan, namely Eorimok Trail, Yeongsil Trail, Seongpanak Trail, and Gwaneumsa Trail. Only 2 trails will lead to the summit which is a crater named Baeknokdam. All the trails start at different locations with some locations having inter-city bus service stopping at these start points. For the Seongpanak Trail, taking the road 1131 to the east will bring you to the start point. Gwaneumsa Trail, it will be road 1117 to the north. Eorimok and Yeongsil Trail, it will be the road 1139 to the west of Mt Hallasan. Mt Hallasan offers different spectacular scenery for each individual season.  In winter, snow will cover the trail from the start point all the way to the summit. Our trek to Mt Hallasan was at the beginning of the winter months in early December 2009, and snow was already present even at the start point at an altitude of just 600m. The climb to the summit takes about 4~5hrs, depending which trail to take. Some prefer to take different routes for the ascent and descend. For us, we returned the same we came as our rental car was parked at the Seongpanak entrance. Gimpo Airport, Flight to Jeju Getting There We took a night flight from Singapore and arrived at Incheon International airport the next morning at 6:30am. The entire airport looked deserted with very few planes on the tarmac. Temperature was cold at 0 degree Celsius on the outside. After clearing immigration and getting our bags, we made out way to the underground airport express train (AREX) to the Gimpo domestic airport. This AREX is a new train line linked to Gimpo airport and some stations in between. Plans are in placed to have this AREX extend all the way to the heart of Seoul. But as of now, to get to central Seoul using trains, you will need to change to a local subway at Gimpo airport which is linked to Seoul city. Of course there are always the buses and taxis at Incheon airport. Taxis will cost much more and so bus will be a better option for budget travelers. When we reached Gimpo airport, we immediately checked in our luggage and went for some Dunkin Donuts. Flights between Gimpo and Jeju are very frequent, almost in hourly interval. We boarded our flight at 10:25am and landed in the warmer Jeju Island around 12 noon.  Once we entered the arrival halls, we made our way to our pre-booked rental car. English is still a problem for Koreans even serving in the tourism industry. But of course those that could speak very fluent will be those staffs stationed at the airport information counter. After so sign language and finger pointing here and there. We got the car number and proceeded to the outside car park to get our car. The rental car park lot is an actual airport car park. I had to pay for the parking fee when I tried to leave the car park area. I paid about 2000 won as the parking fee for the rental car.  Our rental car in Jeju Driving on the right side was uncomfortable and stressful initially. But after some practice, I got the hang of it and the entire driving experience in Jeju wasn’t too bad. Jeju is considered to be a less traffic island, so the number of cars in the road is less. We took the scenic west bound route as recommended by the KTO (Korea tourism office) gui


The 1992 Summer Olympic Games were hosted by which European city?

1992 Barcelona Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1992 Barcelona Summer Games Host City: Barcelona, Spain (July 24, 1992 to August 9, 1992) Opening Ceremony: July 25, 1992 (opened by King Juan Carlos I) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: (used arrow) Taker of the Olympic Oath: Luis Doreste (athlete) Closing Ceremony: August 9, 1992 Events: 257 in 29 sports Participants: 9,386 (6,659 men and 2,721 women) from 169 countries Youngest Participant:   Carlos Front (11 years, 251 days) Oldest Participant:   Carl Eiríksson (62 years, 213 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Unified Team (112 medals) Overview Barcelona had bid to host the Olympic Games in [1924], [1936], and [1940], without success. In 1986, when the IOC awarded the 1992 Olympic Games to Barcelona, it was considered by many to be in honor of IOC President [Juan Antonio Samaranch], as he was a native of Barcelona. But the Barcelona Olympics became the Games of the New World Order, and they were the most highly attended Olympics in history, both in terms of countries and athletes attending. After four consecutive Olympics with some form of protest or boycott, the Barcelona Olympics were boycott-free. » Click to show/hide rest of overview Since [Seoul in 1988], the world had taken on a new face. The Soviet Union no longer existed but the Commonwealth of Independent States did. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were once again free countries. East and West Germany were no more, replaced again by a unified Germany. Yugoslavia was now split into several republics, and only a few days before the Olympics began, the IOC granted Bosnia and Herzegovina provisional recognition to allow that new nation to compete. North and South Yemen had merged into one. All of these new national groupings appeared at Barcelona. South Africa had eliminated, at least constitutionally, apartheid, and competed at Olympia for the first time since 1960. The Commonwealth of Independent States competed as a )Unified Team) for the only time, representing all the former republics of the Soviet Union, save for the Baltic States. In the future, the separate former republics of the Soviet Union would compete as independent nations. The Games were opened beautifully and dramatically as archer Antônio Rebollo lit the Olympic flame via bow and arrow. The drama and beauty of Catalunya continued on stage throughout the 16 days of the Olympics. There was concern about terrorist activity because the area was home to some terrorist groups. The terrorist group Basque Liberty and Homeland (ETA) had killed more than 700 people during the past 20 years. Shortly before the Games, French police forces captured most of the ETA leaders, and it was discovered that plans were already in force to disrupt the Olympics. But the fears were unfounded and no major incidents occurred. The competition was excellent. For the first time since 1972, all the major nations of the world attended. The most publicized athletes were the American basketball players. The U.S. was allowed to use professional players from the NBA (National Basketball Association), since all the other nations were by now using professionals. The NBA All-Star team, nicknamed "The Dream Team", did not disappoint, putting on a clinic for all nations and winning the gold medal unchallenged. They were led by professional greats [Magic Johnson], [Michael Jordan], and [Larry Bird], among others. Many East European countries and the former Soviets continued to dominate certain sports, such as gymnastics and weightlifting. But with the changing economic picture in those countries, the future of their sports programs was in doubt. With the coming [Games in Atlanta], the status of those programs was a matter of great conjecture. There were many great athletic performances but, other than the Dream Team, it seemed no one athlete seemed to capture these Games like so many had in the past. It was probably fitting as then no athlete seemed larger than the Olympic Games themselves; fitting for Barcelona was possibly the finest manifestation yet seen o


In the US animated television show ‘The Simpsons’ which actress voiced Maggie’s first word, which was ‘Daddy’?

Maggie Simpson | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Personality Despite being the only member of the Simpson Family who can't speak, Maggie is in no way one-dimensional and has many different layers of personality. She appears to be somewhat detached from the rest of the Simpson Family and is described as "the forgotten Simpson" by Homer . When she, Bart and Lisa were shipped to a foster home (the Flanders) Maggie was the quickest to adapt and almost joined them until she noticed Marge . Perhaps Maggie's most strained relationship was with her father, Homer but due to his incredible laziness he neglected Maggie and when they do try to bond, Maggie sees her father as a kind of monster and actually tries to run away, she also developed a father-daughter relationship with Moe the bartender but the two still love each other and Maggie has more than once saved Homer's life. Not to mention she said her first word, "Daddy" after Homer tucked her in and kissed her goodnight meaning it's clear that she loves him as much as he does her. Maggie's strongest relationship was with Marge after being transported to a foster family. Maggie almost joined the Flanders until she saw Marge once again "and became a Simpson again." At the beginning Maggie seemed to rely on Marge and the likewise but eventually she became fiercely independent as she was able to plan a Great Escape-style breakout from a daycare center to get her pacifier back, she was able to save her father from drowning and rescue Homer from a mad tow truck driver. Despite being a baby, Maggie is likely to be the most mature member of the Simpson family . However, she keeps her intelligence a secret in order to be babied. This is first revealed when Marge gives her a new pacifier, and when Marge isn't looking she smokes it like a cigarette. Even for a child her age, showed extremely violent mannerisms and a surprising amount of physical strength. She was able to lift up a mallet and bludgeon her father with it and accidentally shot Mr. Burns after he blocked out the sun. Maggie showed to be incredibly strong, able to drag a fully-grown man back to the shore and able lift up a shotgun. Biography When Marge became pregnant with Lisa, she and Homer bought their first home. Seven years later, Homer felt financially secure enough to quit his job at the power plant and take his dream job at Barney's Bowlarama . Soon after, Marge became pregnant with Maggie, and unable to support his new family member, Homer reapplied for his job at the power plant. Homer fell into a deep depression as a result, but when he held Maggie for the first time after she was born he loved her at first sight. He keeps all of Maggie's baby photos in his office to cheer him up at his work place. Like average toddlers, Maggie is impressionable and easily influenced by what she sees around her. She once hit Homer on the head with a mallet, (Born 2010) shot a suction dart at his picture and brandished a pencil in imitation of Itchy and Scratchy . Despite her age, Maggie is a formidable sniper [10] and she shot the firearms off a group of mobsters in rapid succession with a rifle. [11] She was behind the attempted murder of Mr. Burns [12] and she fought Gerald during the St. Patrick’s Day riot, participating the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. [13] When the family's house was being raided by an angry mob, she was able to smash her baby bottle and use it as a makeshift weapon, and she knocked out Russ Cargill , the head of the EPA with a rock when he was about to shoot Homer with a shotgun. [14] Maggie is often frightened of her father's attempts to bond with her, even though she does love him. Instead, Maggie shows a much stronger devotion to her mother instead, possibly because Marge is always at home with her while Homer is mostly at work or at Moe's . She is keenly aware of her surroundings, and can usually be seen imitating the flow of action around her. Like Bart , Lisa and Homer , she is not fond of spending time with her aunts Patty and Selma . It is also known that she dislikes Baby


Which British monarch founded The Order of Merit?

Order of Merit (O.M.) | British honour | Britannica.com Order of Merit (O.M.) Pour le Mérite Order of Merit (O.M.), British honorary institution founded by Edward VII in 1902 to reward those who provided especially eminent service in the armed forces or particularly distinguished themselves in science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture . The order is limited to only 24 members, although the British monarch can appoint foreigners as “honorary members.” The order carries no title of knighthood, but a member is entitled to add “O.M.” after his name. It has a civilian and a military division. Both men and women are admitted into the order; Florence Nightingale was the first woman awarded the honour (1907), and not another woman received the order until the induction of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin in 1965. The badge of the order portrays a crown with the motto “For Merit.” An Indian Order of Merit (no longer in existence) was established in 1837. Learn More in these related articles: Florence Nightingale May 12, 1820 Florence [Italy] August 13, 1910 London, England foundational philosopher of modern nursing, statistician, and social reformer. Nightingale was put in charge of nursing British and allied soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War. She spent many hours in the wards, and her night rounds... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Article Title: Order of Merit (O.M.) Website Name: Encyclopædia Britannica Date Published: May 14, 2009 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Order-of-Merit Access Date: January 20, 2017 Share


What is the name of the boy in Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’?

The Jungle Book (1994) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of Mowgli, the orphaned jungle boy raised by wolves, and how he becomes king of the jungle. Director: Rudyard Kipling (characters from novel "The Jungle Book"), Ron Yanover (story) (as Ronald Yanover) | 4 more credits  » Stars: a list of 23 titles created 01 Oct 2010 a list of 30 titles created 15 Jan 2013 a list of 35 titles created 11 Oct 2014 a list of 27 titles created 6 months ago a list of 27 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Jungle Book (1994) 6/10 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. Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. Director: Wolfgang Reitherman Mowgli, missing the jungle and his old friends, runs away from the man village unaware of the danger he's in by going back to the wild. Director: Steve Trenbirth A boy raised by wolves tries to adapt to human village life. Director: Zoltan Korda Pre-teen jungle boy Mowgli gets to human world and is pursued by P.T.Barnum circus scout Harrison who wants to take him to circus as curiosity. Harrison hires local grandee Buldeo for help ... See full summary  » Director: Dee McLachlan Now your whole family can relive Disney's 'The Jungle Book', from Mowgli's point of view. Director: Nick Marck After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo. Director: Jon Favreau In Missouri, during the 1840s, young Huck Finn fearful of his drunkard father and yearning for adventure, leaves his foster family and joins with runaway slave Jim in a voyage down the Mississippi River toward slavery free states. Director: Stephen Sommers Edit Storyline An adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of Mowgli the jungle boy who is raised by wolves after being lost when a tiger attacked an encampment and killed his father. Years later he finds himself re-united with his childhood love Kitty and back in the "civilization" of Colonial India which he finds far less civilized then his jungle haunts. The search for a lost treasure shows who the truly civilized members of society are. Written by Susan Southall <stobchatay@aol.com> Taglines: From one of the greatest novels ever written comes a thrilling new motion picture classic. See more  » Genres: Rated PG for action/violence and some mild language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 30 December 1994 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: El libro de la selva See more  » Filming Locations: The animals do not speak in this film adaptation. See more » Goofs When the doctor talks to several girls at the river, lemurs are visible. Lemurs occur naturally only in Madagascar. See more » Quotes [first lines] Colonel Brydon : [narrating] Life is a spinning wheel, it has been said. With each spoke, a tale to be told. So keep silence along the banks, and I will tell you one of these tales; a story as enchanting as the jungle itself. It is about pride, and power, and treasure... and about fangs, and claws, and talons... but mostly, it is about love. My new command was at the edge of the world, surrounded by a million miles of jungle. With me was my daughter Katherine, whom everyone called Kitty. Leading us ... User Reviews   Lusciously filmed, with slick pacing, good performances and terrific music; while just lacking the 1967 film's charm, it is truer to the book, worthwhile and very underrated 30 January 2010 | by TheLittleSongbird (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I'd better start off saying how much I love the 1967 animated film. I just loved how original, funny and light-hearted it all was. This film doe


Who was the first female US Attorney General?

Lynch becomes US attorney general, first black woman in post Lynch becomes US attorney general, first black woman in post Michael Mathes Pin it Share Washington (AFP) - The US Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as the nation's first black female attorney general Thursday, installing an aggressive counter-terrorism prosecutor as the top law enforcement official for President Barack Obama's final 21 months in office. Lynch was confirmed in a 56-43 vote -- with 10 Republicans crossing the political aisle to lend their support -- following weeks of gridlock after her confirmation process was dragged into a bitter partisan battle over abortion. She takes over from outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder, whom Republicans had criticized as being a rubber stamp for Obama's policies. Lynch's confirmation brought to an end a months-long process that Democrats noted took longer than the confirmation of the seven previous attorneys general combined. "Today, the Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch to be America's next attorney general -– and America will be better off for it," Obama said in a statement. "Loretta has spent her life fighting for the fair and equal justice that is the foundation of our democracy." Lynch, 55, has served twice as US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, where she thrived as a relentless federal prosecutor putting mobsters and terror suspects behind bars. Her office has prosecuted more terrorism cases since the 9/11 attacks of 2001 than any other office, noted Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar, who described Lynch as "exactly the type of tough and tested leader" Americans need in the job. With her confirmation dragging on, Lynch dived into her work as US attorney. Just this Monday, she announced a 25-year prison sentence for an American from New York who admitted he tried to join an Al-Qaeda group. In previous years, she successfully prosecuted the terrorists who plotted to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank and the New York subway. She also went after corrupt public servants and politicians in both parties, and won billions of dollars in settlements in fraud cases involving major banks. And she oversaw the civil rights prosecution of several New York Police Department officers involved in the brutal 1997 assault of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima, which could provide key perspective as she investigates a series of recent cases involving the use of deadly police force against Americans. With Republicans seething over what they argue is White House overreach, many expressed hope that Lynch, who would be only the second woman to hold the post after Janet Reno (1993-2001), would strike a less overtly political and combative tone than Holder. - 'Embodiment of American Dream' - At her confirmation hearing in January, Lynch said she would act independently and aimed to build a "new and improved relationship" with Congress, where Republicans who control both chambers are incensed with Obama's unilateral actions last year on immigration. Hours before the vote, Senator Ted Cruz attacked Lynch as unfit for the position and "unwilling to impose any limits whatsoever on the authority of the president of the United States." Despite urging colleagues to stop Lynch, Cruz, a candidate for president in 2016, was the lone senator not to vote on Lynch's confirmation. Lynch is the daughter of a North Carolina Baptist minister father and a librarian mother. Fascinated with the legal system since she was a child, Lynch attended Harvard College and then Harvard Law School. "This woman is the embodiment of the American Dream in action," Senator Claire McCaskill said. Lynch's father was seen in the Senate gallery and several House members in the Congressional Black Caucus were invited to the Senate floor for the historic vote. Reblog


Who directed the 2001 remake of the film ‘Planet of the Apes’?

Planet of the Apes (2001) - 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 Planet of the Apes ( 2001 ) PG-13 | An Air Force astronaut crash lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 23 titles created 21 Jan 2012 a list of 48 titles created 03 Feb 2013 a list of 46 titles created 14 May 2013 a list of 41 titles created 28 Apr 2014 a list of 29 titles created 22 Jun 2014 Title: Planet of the Apes (2001) 5.7/10 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. Nominated for     2     BAFTA Film Awards. Another    10 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards  » Videos An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved. Director: Franklin J. Schaffner A substance, designed to help the brain repair itself, gives rise to a super-intelligent chimp who leads an ape uprising. Director: Rupert Wyatt The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission searches for the only survivor of the previous expedition. He discovers a planet ruled by apes and an underground city run by telepathic humans. Director: Ted Post Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Director: Tim Burton A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. Director: Matt Reeves In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, Caesar, the son of the late simians Cornelius and Zira, surfaces after almost twenty years of hiding out from the authorities, and prepares for a slave revolt against humanity. Director: J. Lee Thompson The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a U.S. spacecraft. They become the toast of society; but one man believes them to be a threat to the human race. Director: Don Taylor Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the ruling apes and enslaved humans to live in peace. But warring factions of apes led by a militant gorilla general as well as various human groups threaten the stability. Director: J. Lee Thompson When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda. Director: Tim Burton Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. Director: Tim Burton The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: Tim Burton A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life. Director: Tim Burton Edit Storyline It is the year 2029: Astronaut Leo Davidson boards a pod cruiser on a Space Station for a "routine" reconnaissance mission. But an abrupt detour through a space time wormhole lands him on a strange planet where talking apes rule over the human race. With the help of a sympathetic chimpanzee activist named Ari and a small band of human rebels, Leo leads the effort to evade the advancing Gorilla Army led by General Thade and his most trusted warrior Attar. Now the race is on to reach a sacred temple within the planet's Forbidden Zone to discover the shocking secrets of mankind's past - and the key to its future. Written by Tim1370 You'll be sorry you were ever born human See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for some sequences of action/violence | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 27 July 2001 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Return of the Apes See more  » Filming Locations: $68,532,960        (USA) (27 July 2001) Gross


In 2012, who became the first German driver, since Hermann Lang in 1939, to win a Formula One Grand Prix in a German car?

A NEW CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF THE SILVER ARROWS(en) A NEW CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF THE SILVER ARROWS   Sunday in Shanghai was one of those days. Nico Rosberg won his first Grand Prix at his 111th attempt – 111 years (and three weeks) after the first ever Mercedes took victory at the 1901 Nice Speed Weeks. What’s more, this year marks exactly three decades since Nico’s father Keke became world champion – in a season that, just like 2012, saw three different winners of the first three races (on the road, at least, before the first two finishers in Brazil were disqualified for technical irregularities…) Yesterday, Nico also became a member of a very select club: drivers who have won a Grand Prix in a Silver Arrow. The story of the silver Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix cars stretches back to June 1934, and the debut of the Mercedes-Benz W 25 at the Eifelrennen, held on the Nürburgring. The winner that day was Manfred von Brauchitsch, and Nico has now written a new chapter in that proud 78-year tradition. In total, eight drivers have now won Grands Prix at the wheel of a works Mercedes-Benz: Manfred von Brauchitsch, Rudolf Caracciola, Luigi Fagioli, Juan Manuel Fangio, Hermann Lang, Stirling Moss and Richard Seaman. Since Formula One began in 1950, just three men have this honour: Fangio, Moss and Rosberg. Nico’s win was the 10th for a works Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow in F1. What’s more, it was the first victory for a German driver at the wheel of a Silver Arrow since Hermann Lang triumphed in the 1939 Swiss Grand Prix – with the two successes separated by 26,537 days. Indeed, as Nico became a winning Mercedes-Benz works driver – and one of just two men still living to have this distinction – so, too, the Mercedes AMG F1 W03 joined an even smaller club, becoming the sixth Silver Arrow car to take Grand Prix victory. It follows the tradition of the W 25 (used through 1934, 35 and 36), the W 125 (1937), W 154 (1938, 39), the W 165 voiturette (1939 Tripolis Grand Prix) and the W 196 (1954, 55). However, the success on Sunday was not just limited to the top step of the podium. With McLaren-Mercedes drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton finishing second and third, it was the second time in three years that Mercedes power had filled the podium in China – and just the third time in Formula One history. Indeed, Nico’s win was the 90th for Mercedes-Benz engines in Formula One and made him the 12th driver to win in Formula One with Mercedes-Benz power. Since David Coulthard took the company’s first victory of the modern era at the 1997 Australian GP with McLaren-Mercedes, Mercedes has won 81 times from 264 starts – a winning percentage of just over 30%. With three all-Mercedes front rows in three races this season, the Brixworth-built V8 is justifying its status as the sport’s unofficial world champion engine, having scored more points than any other in the past three seasons.   Q&A with Norbert Haug, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport   Yesterday’s victory was an historic moment, and the first for a works Silver Arrow in 57 years. What does it mean? “It’s a reward for all our colleagues who have put in so much work and who never let themselves be distracted from their dream of winning races in Formula One. It’s also the perfect example that you can achieve what you want to when the right conditions are put in place and you are totally committed to the direction you are heading in. Nico showed great class yesterday: it was a composed win, with an advantage of more than 20 seconds.”   What were your emotions during the race and when Nico crossed the line? “I was actually pretty calm – I had a good feeling and after a few laps, I was already thinking that we could get the job done. It was unfortunate that Michael retired because of an incorrectly attached wheel nut after his pit-stop – he had been running second and we could maybe even have scored a one-two. It was a great feeling as Nico took the flag – just pure joy for all the people who have worked so hard for this win.”


On 1st April 1977, bookseller Richard Booth declared which Welsh town to be an independent kingdom, with himself as monarch?

erickbonnier-pictures - Wales - Hye on Wye books Wales - Hay on Wye Hay-on-Wye (Welsh: Y Gelli Gandryll), is a small market town and community in Powys, Wales, situated on the English border. Often described as "the town of books", it is the National Book Town of Wales.   The town lies on the east bank of the River Wye and is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, just north of the Black Mountains. The town is situated just within the Welsh side of the border with Herefordshire, England, which is defined by the Dulas Brook at this stretch. Where the brook joins the River Wye just to the north of the town, the border continues north along the river. Hay has approximately 1,900 inhabitants. The village of Cusop lies on the other side of the Dulas Brook and is in England. The nearest city is Hereford, county town of Herefordshire, some 22 miles (35 km) to the east. The town was formerly served by Hay-on-Wye railway station by the train services known as the Canney Creeper, which closed in 1963 under the infamous Beeching Axe.   Hay-on-Wye, like Builth Wells, has two Norman castles within a short distance of each other. It seems likely that Hay was fortified by William Fitz Osbern during his penetration of south-east Wales in the summer of 1070 when he defeated three Welsh kings. The history of the site then continues through the lordships of the de Neufmarchés, which was confirmed at the Battle of Brecon in 1093, and also the Gloucester/Hereford families until 1165, when the district of Brycheiniog passed into the hands of the de Braose dynasty of Marcher Lords. In 1230 Hay Castle passed to the de Bohuns and the local history, including the battle near Hay in 1231, is continued through the Mortimer Wars of the 1260s and the battle near Brecon in 1266 down to the death of Earl Humphrey de Bohun in 1298. Lying close to St. Mary’s Church on the western edge of Hay-on-Wye is a small but well-preserved motte. The site overlooks a gorge and small stream, locally known as The Loggin Brook, that flows into the River Wye, which was undoubtedly one reason for the construction of a motte and bailey castle there. A recently levelled platform under the car park to the north east may have once have housed the castle's bailey. This little fortress was probably the work of William Revel, a knight of Bernard de Neufmarché who is usually referred to as Bernard Newmarch, and may later have been the seat for the manor or commote of Melinog. Other than this, the motte has no further recorded history. The main fortress within Hay-on-Wye was situated on the great site commanding the town and river under the current ruins of the castle and mansion. This was undoubtedly the 'castello de haia' handed to Miles of Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford, in 1121 with Sibyl de Neufmarché, the daughter of Bernard de Neufmarché. It is most likely that the keep stood by this time. It is therefore possible that this is the oldest Norman tower in Wales, dating to the onslaught of William Fitz Osbern in 1070. During the anarchy (1136–54) in the reign of King Stephen a series of charters were passed by the Gloucesters concerning the castle. In 1165 the last of Miles of Gloucester's male descendants was killed at nearby Bronllys Castle and Hay-on-Wye Castle passed into the hands of William de Braose, 3rd Lord of Bramber and of New Radnor and Buellt. The de Braose dynasty were energetic lords and probably built the core of the gatehouse which now stands besides the keep. In the summer of 1198 a major English army formed here before marching off to victory at the Battle of Painscastle some four miles to the north. In 1230 the last de Braose of Brecon, William de Braose was hanged by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth and Brecon lordship with Hay-on-Wye passed into the hands of the de Bohuns. Taking advantage of this in 1231, Prince Llywelyn ravaged the lands of his de Bohun in-laws during which Hay-on-Wye town was burnt, although the castle survived the onslaught. The castle saw service in the Barons' War of 1263 to 1266, changing hands three times, once being surrendered t


What is the surname of brother and sister Samson and Sally in the novel ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ by Charles Dickens?

The Old Curiosity Shop, or Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness | The East Room The Old Curiosity Shop, or Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness Posted on October 5, 2012 by Miss Sneyd The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in Charles Dickens’s weekly serial Master Humphrey’s Clock. Dickens originally intended the story to be narrated by the character Master Humphrey, but quickly changed his mind, and only the first three chapters are written in that form, with the narrator never being named. The main, or, rather, the focal, character of the story is Nell Trent. At the beginning of the story, her grandfather keeps the Old Curiosity Shop of the title. They leave it early on, but the shop with its miscellaneous old-fashioned wares, serves as a symbol for the rest of the story. Dickens wrote in his preface to the novel, “[I]n writing the book, I had it always in my fancy to surround the lonely child with grotesque and wild, but not impossible, companions, and to gather about her innocent face and pure intentions, associates as strange and uncongenial as the grim objects that are about her bed when her history is first foreshadowed.” As suggested by this, character rather than story is the highlight of The Old Curiosity Shop. Though Nell is the focal character, she is absent from a great deal of the story, and is by no means the most interesting character. Nell is a saintly child, about fourteen years old. When her grandfather loses their home by gambling away all of his money (and more), she first nurses him through his subsequent illness and then leads him away from the shop and through all their travels. She is used to taking care of him, but after his illness leaves him enfeebled in body and mind, she must take complete charge. She selflessly supports and guides him. Eventually she finds good employment with the cheerful Mrs. Jarley — the “genuine and only Jarley” of Jarley’s Wax-Works. Unfortunately, Nell’s grandfather finds opportunities to gamble and she unwisely gives him her money when he demands it, instead of saving it to care for him with. Her fear of being separated from her grandfather must account for this imprudence, as she is afraid he will take to stealing if she does not supply him with money for his addiction. When Nell accidentally learns that her grandfather intends to rob Mrs. Jarley to get more money to gamble with, she forces him to flee with her. Because she gave her money to her grandfather, they are now penniless, and she has nothing to care for him with. This final flight is too much for Nell’s delicate health, and after travelling for some time, and being wet through and destitute of shelter, she collapses. By a remarkable coincidence, she faints at the feet of a schoolmaster who had befriended her earlier in her travels. He causes her to be nursed and cared for. Touched by his care for her, Nell tells him what she has never been induced to tell anyone else — the reasons for her flight. “She told him all—that they had no friend or relative—that she had fled with the old man, to save him from a madhouse and all the miseries he dreaded—that she was flying now, to save him from himself—and that she sought an asylum in some remote and primitive place, where the temptation before which he fell would never enter, and her late sorrows and distresses could have no place.” (Ch. 46) Why she tells the schoolmaster her troubles while withholding them from her other friends, such as Mrs. Jarley, is unclear. However, he considerately finds her a new position where the work is easy and there are no temptations for her grandfather. Despite this respite, and though she initially recovers, Nell’s health begins to sink further and further. The chapters where Dickens foreshadows her death are moving and very atmospheric — if rather dull. Half the story is spent with the people Nell and her grandfather leave behind them in London. These characters include honest Kit Nubbles, the moneylender Quilp, and my favorite character, the incomparable Dick Swiveller. Kit was Nell’s former servant. He was devoted to her, and con


Who became Vice-President of the USA in December 1973?

Vice President Agnew resigns - Oct 10, 1973 - HISTORY.com Vice President Agnew resigns Publisher A+E Networks Less than a year before Richard M. Nixon’s resignation as president of the United States, Spiro Agnew becomes the first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace. The same day, he pleaded no contest to a charge of federal income tax evasion in exchange for the dropping of charges of political corruption. He was subsequently fined $10,000, sentenced to three years probation, and disbarred by the Maryland court of appeals. Agnew, a Republican, was elected chief executive of Baltimore County in 1961. In 1967, he became governor of Maryland, an office he held until his nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1968. During Nixon’s successful campaign, Agnew ran on a tough law-and-order platform, and as vice president he frequently attacked opponents of the Vietnam War and liberals as being disloyal and un-American. Reelected with Nixon in 1972, Agnew resigned on October 10, 1973, after the U.S. Justice Department uncovered widespread evidence of his political corruption, including allegations that his practice of accepting bribes had continued into his tenure as U.S. vice president. He died at the age of 77 on September 17, 1996. Under the process decreed by the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, President Nixon was instructed to the fill vacant office of vice president by nominating a candidate who then had to be approved by both houses of Congress. Nixon’s appointment of Representative Gerald Ford of Michigan was approved by Congress and, on December 6, Ford was sworn in. He became the 38th president of the United States on August 9, 1974, after the escalating Watergate affair caused Nixon to resign. Related Videos


If something is ‘aestival’ it belongs to or appears in which season of the year?

Summer (season) - definition of Summer (season) by The Free Dictionary Summer (season) - definition of Summer (season) by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Summer+(season) n. 1. a. In the Northern Hemisphere, the usually warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn and constituting June, July, and August. In the Southern Hemisphere, it constitutes December, January, and February. b. The season extending from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox. 2. A period of fruition, fulfillment, happiness, or beauty. 3. A year: a girl of 13 summers. v. sum·mered, sum·mer·ing, sum·mers v.tr. To lodge or keep during the summer: summered the herd in the south meadow. v.intr. To pass the summer: They summered at a beach resort. adj. 1. Relating to or occurring in summer: summer heat; summer attire. 2. Grown during the season of summer: summer crops. [Middle English sumer, from Old English sumor; see sem-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] sum′mer·ly adv. & adj. sum·mer 2  (sŭm′ər) n. 1. A heavy horizontal timber that serves as a supporting beam, especially for the floor above. 2. A lintel. 3. A large, heavy stone usually set on the top of a column or pilaster to support an arch or lintel. [Middle English, beam, pack animal, from Anglo-Norman sumer, from Vulgar Latin *saumārius, from Late Latin sagmārius, pertaining to a packsaddle, packhorse, from sagma, packsaddle; see sumpter.] summer n 1. (Physical Geography) (sometimes capital) a. the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn, astronomically from the June solstice to the September equinox in the N hemisphere and at the opposite time of year in the S hemisphere b. (as modifier): summer flowers; a summer dress. aestival 2. (Physical Geography) the period of hot weather associated with the summer 3. a time of blossoming, greatest happiness, etc 4. chiefly poetic a year represented by this season: a child of nine summers. vb 5. (intr) to spend the summer (at a place) 6. (Agriculture) (tr) to keep or feed (farm animals) during the summer: they summered their cattle on the mountain slopes. [Old English sumor; related to Old Frisian sumur, Old Norse sumar, Old High German sumar, Sanskrit samā season] ˈsummerless adj (ˈsʌmə) n 1. (Architecture) Also called: summer tree a large horizontal beam or girder, esp one that supports floor joists 2. (Architecture) another name for lintel 3. (Architecture) a stone on the top of a column, pier, or wall that supports an arch or lintel [C14: from Anglo-Norman somer, from Old French somier beam, packhorse, from Late Latin sagmārius (equus) pack(horse), from sagma a packsaddle, from Greek] sum•mer1 (ˈsʌm ər) n. 1. the warm season between spring and autumn, in the Northern Hemisphere from the June solstice to the September equinox, and in the Southern Hemisphere from the December solstice to the March equinox. 2. hot, usu. sunny weather. 3. the hotter half of the year (opposed to winter ). 4. the period of greatest development, perfection, beauty, etc.: the summer of life. 5. a year: a girl of fifteen summers. adj. 6. of or characteristic of summer. 7. suitable for or done during the summer: summer sports. v.i. 8. to spend or pass the summer. v.t. 9. to keep, feed, or manage during the summer: to summer sheep in high pastures. [before 900; Middle English sumer, Old English sumor, c. Old Frisian sumur, Old Saxon, Old High German, Old Norse sumar; akin to Skt samā half-year, year, Old Irish sam-, Welsh haf summer] sum′mer•less, adj. sum′mer•like, sum′mer•ly, adj. sum•mer2 n. 1. a principal beam or girder, as one used to support joists. 2. a stone laid upon a pier, column, or wall, from which one or more arches spring. 3. a beam or lintel. [1275–1325; Middle English somer < Anglo-French; Old French somier packhorse, beam] sum·mer (sŭm′ər) The usually warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn. In the Northern Hemisphere, it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox. summer Summer is the season between spring and autumn. If you want to say that something happens


The towns od Grimsby and Cleethorpes are in which English county?

Grimsby | English Towns Street Map Our Photos Grimsby (or archaically Great Grimsby) is a seaport on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire, England. It has been the administrative centre of the unitary authority area of North East Lincolnshire since 1996. According to legend, Grimsby was first founded by Grim, a Danish fisherman, ‘By’ means ‘village’ in Old Norse and ‘city’ or ‘town’ in the modern Danish language and Norwegian language. The town was previously titled “Great Grimsby” to distinguish it from Little Grimsby, a village about 14 miles (22 km) to the south, near Louth. People from Grimsby are called Grimbarians. The town itself has a population of 87,574. It is physically linked to the adjoining town of Cleethorpes, and 11,000 of its inhabitants live in the village of Scartho which was absorbed into Grimsby before laws on the green belt were put in place. All three areas come under the jurisdiction of the same council, North East Lincolnshire. It is close to the main terminus of the A180, which ends in Cleethorpes. 22 January is Great Grimsby Day. The River Freshney passes to the west of the town, towards the A46. The A46 terminates near Grimsby in Cleethorpes at the junction with the A16 just north of Oasis Academy Wintringham. Grimsby was founded by the Danes in the 9th century AD, although there is some evidence of a small town of Roman workers sited in the area some seven centuries earlier. Located on The Haven, which flowed into the Humber, Grimsby would have provided an ideal location for ships to shelter from approaching storms. It was also well situated for the rich fishing grounds in the North Sea. The name Grimsby probably originated from the Grim’s by, or “Grim’s Village”. This is based on Grim the Danish Viking, supposedly the founder of the town, with the suffix -by being the Old Norse word for village. For more on the legendary founding of Grimsby see the Lay of Havelock the Dane. This is only one explanation of the founding of Grimsby, and is completely unsupported, being a legend. There is however a Grim and Havelock Association which has produced evidence to back up the legend. In Norse Mythology, ‘Grim’ (Mask) and ‘Grimnir’ (Masked One) are names adopted by the deity Odin (Anglo-Saxon ‘Woden’) when traveling incognito amongst mortals, as in the short poem known as ‘Grimnir’s Sayings’ (Grimnismal) in the Poetic Edda, so the intended audience of the Havelock tale (recorded much later in the form of The Lay of Havelock the Dane) may have implicitly understood the fisherman Grim to be Odin in disguise. The Odinic name ‘Grimr/Grim’ occurs in many English placenames within the historical Danelaw and elsewhere in Britain, examples being the numerous earthworks named Grimsdyke. Every other British placename containing the element Grim- is explained as a reference to Woden/Odin (e.g. Grimsbury, Grimspound, Grime’s Graves, Grimsditch, Grimsworne), so one may argue that ‘Grimsby’ is unlikely to have a different derivation. Grimsby is listed in the Domesday Book, having a population of around 200, a priest, a mill and a ferry (probably to take people across the Humber, to Hull). It also appears in the Orkneyinga Saga in this Dróttkvætt stanza by the Viking Rǫgnvald Kali (in translation): We have waded in mire for five terrible weeks; there was no lack of mud where we were, in the middle of Grimsby. But now away we let our beaked moose [= ship] resound merrily on the waves over the seagull’s swamp [= sea] to Bergen. During the 12th century, Grimsby developed into a fishing and trading port, at one point ranking twelfth in importance to the Crown in terms of tax revenue. The town was granted its charter by King John in 1201 The first mayor was installed in 1218. Grimsby does not have town walls. It was too small and was protected by the marshy land around it. However, the town did have a ditch. In medieval times, Grimsby had two parish churches, St Mary’s and St James’. Only St James’, now known as Grimsby Minster, remains. St James’ shares with Lincoln Cathedral the folk tale of an Imp who played tricks in th


Venerdi is Italian for which day of week?

Italian Vocabulary - Days of the Week Italian Vocabulary - Days of the Week Italian Vocabulary - Days of the Week Learn the words for Monday - Sunday Close up of pen and calendar.  Tetra Images By Cher Hale Updated September 13, 2016. What day is the market open? And what day does the post office close early? What day of the week do you want to go to Chianti ? Besides being able to tell the time , in order to figure out when to go to events and hang out with friends , you’ll need to know the days of the week in Italian. Whether you’re reviewing the vocabulary or you’re learning it for the first time, below you’ll find useful examples for everyday conversations along with cocktail party facts so you can better understand the culture. DAYS OF THE WEEK - I GIORNI DELLA SETTIMANA Monday - lunedì Saturday - sabato Sunday - domenica Cocktail party fact: Notice how the first letter of the day of the week isn’t capitalized. In Italian, days of the week, months and seasons are all lowercase. Weekend - il fine settimana Pronunciation Notice how there is a grave accent mark (`) on the vocabulary words for Monday through Friday. That accent mark lets you know where to put the stress in the word , so in this case, the stress falls on the last syllable “di.” Esempi: A: Che giorno è oggi? - What day is it today? B: Oggi è mercoledì. - Today is Wednesday. Ieri era (è stato) martedì. - Yesterday was Tuesday. Domani è giovedì. - Tomorrow is Thursday. Il lunedì la maggior parte dei ristoranti sono chiusi. - On Mondays the majority of restaurants are closed. Il weekend il mercato è aperto. - The market is open on the weekends. Frequento le lezioni da lunedì a venerdì. - I attend lessons from Monday to Friday. Parto per l’Italia sabato. - I’m leaving for Italy on Saturday. Perché non è ancora venerdì!? - Why isn’t it Friday yet!? Sono libero venerdì sera. Ti va di andare al cinema? - I’m free Friday. Want to go to the movies? Il giorno più bello della settimana è lunedì perché è l’inizio di una nuova settimana. - The greatest day of the week is Monday because it’s the start of a new week. A: Qual è il vostro giorno di riposo (di chiusura)? - When is your day off? B: Siamo chiusi tutte le domeniche mattina. -  Our day off is every Sunday morning. Cocktail party fact: Lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì are INVARIABLE, so they don’t change in their plural form. Sabato e domenica, however, have a plural form when needed. (e.g.: ...i sabati; ...le domeniche.) Vado a danza tutti i lunedì. - I take my dance class every Monday. La mensa rimane aperta più a lungo le domeniche. - Dining hall stays open longer on Sundays. Ogni martedì raccolgono la carta. - Each Tuesday is paper garbage collection. Make Your Bridges for Tuesdays & Thursdays When a religious festival or holiday, like Festa della Repubblica or Ognissanti , falls on a Tuesday (martedì) or a Thursday (giovedì), Italians oftentimes fare il ponte, which literally means to make the bridge, and figuratively means to make a four-day holiday. That means they taken off the intervening Monday or Friday.


‘Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Other Things I’ve Learned’ is a 2005 autobiography by which US actor?

Summary/Reviews: Never have your dog stuffed : Staff View SUMMARY He's one of America's most recognizable and acclaimed actors-a star on Broadway, an Oscar nominee for The Aviator, and the only person to ever win Emmys for acting, writing, and directing, during his eleven years on M*A*S*H. Now Alan Alda has written a memoir as elegant, funny, and affecting as his greatest performances. "My mother didn't try to stab my father until I was six," begins Alda's irresistible story. The son of a popular actor and a loving but mentally ill mother, he spent his early childhood backstage in the erotic and comic world of burlesque and went on, after early struggles, to achieve extraordinary success in his profession. Yet Never Have Your Dog Stuffed is not a memoir of show-business ups and downs. It is a moving and funny story of a boy growing into a man who then realizes he has only just begun to grow. It is the story of turning points in Alda's life, events that would make him what he is-if only he could survive them. From the moment as a boy when his dead dog is returned from the taxidermist's shop with a hideous expression on his face, and he learns that death can't be undone, to the decades-long effort to find compassion for the mother he lived with but never knew, to his acceptance of his father, both personally and professionally, Alda learns the hard way that change, uncertainty, and transformation are what life is made of, and true happiness is found in embracing them. Never Have Your Dog Stuffed , filled with curiosity about nature, good humor, and honesty, is the crowning achievement of an actor, author, and director, but surprisingly, it is the story of a life more filled with turbulence and laughter than any Alda has ever played on the stage or screen. Review by  Booklist Review Alda, Emmy winning star of television's M*A*S*H 0 as well as a writer and director, candidly details his turbulent childhood and the lessons he learned during his event-filled life in this breezy collection of remembrances and anecdotes. His father, Robert, was a fairly famous actor, and this led to a somewhat unconventional lifestyle (for the 1940s and 1950s anyway) for young Alan. Fondly, he remembers traveling around the country following his father's career and hanging out with unusual characters from his father's burlesque shows, while at the same time dealing with real adolescent troubles, such as encounters with bullies at the various schools where he never really fit in. He also shares details of the family's struggles with his mother's undiagnosed schizophrenia. Alda shows how he not only coped with these hurdles but also learned from them, as stories from his successful adult life round out the book. Refreshingly, this collection of biographical sketches is written in a good-natured and compassionate way. A large publicity effort is under way for this release, and Alda is a well-liked and well-known celebrity, so librarians should stock up. --Kathleen Hughes Copyright 2005 Booklist From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission. Review by  Publisher's Weekly Review ?My mother didn?t try to stab my father until I was six,? actor and author Alan Alda writes at the beginning of his autobiography. The child of a well-known actor, Alda (born Alphonso D?Abruzzo) spent his early years on the road with a burlesque troupe. The time spent on the stage wings, watching his father perform, made a profound impact on the youngster, igniting a desire to entertain others that has stayed with him his entire life. Just as profound was his mother?s losing battle with mental illness; Alda spent much of his adult life attempting to reconcile his resentment of her outbursts and unmanageable behavior coupled with her unbridled enthusiasm for life and encouragement. Fueled by a desire to learn and constantly question, Alda carves out his own path; he marries and starts a family while continuing to act and write. His enthusiasm for new experiences?improv, musical theater, television, film?enabled him to grow as an artist, re


What is the US state capital of Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Government State Capital Oklahoma City Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Motto ( Get closer ) STATEHOOD:The land called Oklahoma was purchased from France, in 1803, as part of the  Louisiana Purchase. From 1803 to 1819, Oklahoma was part of several territorial districts as the United  States reorganized its land holdings due to boundary disputes and treaties. By 1819, Oklahoma, minus  the panhandle, was part of the Arkansas Territory. In the early 1800's, there was intense pressure to remove Indians from the settled  east. In response, the U.S. Government reserved Oklahoma for Native Americans and, in 1828, required  all settlers to withdrawn from the area. Between 1830 and 1842, a sad chapter of U.S. history, the  Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Indians  ( The Five Civilized Tribes )  were compelled to give up their homelands and move to Oklahoma. The Cherokee people referred to this  migration as the " Trail  of Tears ." Oklahoma / Indian Territory ( Get closer ) Soon, settlers looking for more property and the railroads looking for revenue coveted the  reserved Indian Territory. By the late 1880s, Native Americans were pressured again as Indian Territory  was divided into two parts. In 1889, the western half of Indian Territory, including the panhandle,  was opened for settlement. On March 2, 1890 this land, plus an additional 3,681,000 acres, was established as  Oklahoma Territory by the U.S. Congress and Guthrie was designated as the Territorial Capital. Demands for Indian land continued and the Dawes Commission was formed to bargain with the  Indians for their land and to dissolve the Indian nations. In 1905, leaders of the Five Civilized Tribes formed a constitutional convention in Muskogee,  inviting settlers to participate. The convention adopted a constitution for a state, called Sequoyah,  and voters approved it. The United States Congress was unwilling to accept Indian Territory as a  separate state however. Congress wanted Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory combined into one state. In 1906, representatives from Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory met in  Guthrie to draw up a new constitution that would combine the two territories as one new state. On November 16, 1907, Oklahoma was admitted to the union. The state capital, Guthrie, was   moved to Oklahoma City in 1910.   STATE CONSTITUTION: A constitution sets out the rules by which we play the game  of government. Like the rules for any other game, it limits the moves available to players. It describes how  the various players interact with each other, and who has more power in various situations. A constitutional convention assembled in Guthrie, Oklahoma on November 20, 1906 and worked  until July 6, 1907 developing the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma. It was approved by Oklahoma  voters on September 17,1907 and went into effect on November 16, 1907 when Oklahoma became the 46th state to be  admitted to the Union. Amendments (changes) to the Oklahoma Constitution may be proposed in either the House of Representatives  or the Senate. If an amendment is agreed to by a majority of the member of each house of the Legislature,  the amendment is presented to the citizens of Oklahoma for their vote. If a majority of voters approve  an amendment, it becomes part of the Oklahoma Constitution. The Legislature may also propose that a constitutional convention be held to amend the Oklahoma  Constitution. But a proposal for a convention must be approved by a majority of the voters before  it may be held. As designated by the Oklahoma Bill of Rights, voters may also petition (make a formal written  request) the government to begin formal proceedings on a proposed amendment. PREAMBLE:Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and  perpetuate the blessing of liberty; to secure just and rightful government; to promote our mutual welfare  and happiness, we, the people of the State of Oklahoma, do ordain and establish this Constitution.


In September 1990, Geoffrey Palmer resigned as Prime Minister of which country?

Sir Geoffrey Palmer | prime minister of New Zealand | Britannica.com prime minister of New Zealand Written By: Prime minister of New Zealand born Sir Geoffrey Palmer, in full Sir Geoffrey Winston Russell Palmer (born April 21, 1942, Nelson , N.Z.), New Zealand Labour Party leader and prime minister of New Zealand for a year in 1989–90. Sir Geoffrey Palmer, 2009. Wolfgang K Palmer was educated at the Victoria University of Wellington (B.A., LL.B.) and at the University of Chicago (U.S.). He worked as a solicitor for a Wellington law firm (1964–66) before turning to teaching, becoming a lecturer in political science at Victoria University of Wellington (1968–69), professor of law at the universities of Iowa and of Virginia (1969–73), and professor of English and New Zealand law at Victoria again (1974–79). After joining the New Zealand Labour Party in 1975, he was elected to Parliament in a by-election in 1979. He became personal assistant to the prime minister Wallace Edward Rowling and soon was deputy leader of the party (1983–89) and deputy prime minister and minister of justice and attorney general (1984–89). When Prime Minister David Russell Lange , suffering serious setbacks in party loyalties and public opinion, resigned in August 1989, he nominated Palmer as his successor, and party leaders confirmed the choice. One year later, in September 1990, Palmer resigned for virtually the same reasons. Palmer subsequently taught law at Victoria University and the University of Iowa , and in 1994 he cofounded a law firm. In 2005 he became president of New Zealand’s Law Commission, a government-funded organization that reviewed areas of laws and then made recommendations for changes to Parliament. Palmer was knighted in 1991. Learn More in these related articles:


‘The Motherland Calls’ which commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad, is a statue in which Russian city?

The Motherland Calls (Mother Motherland), Russia - Map, Facts, Location, Guide The Motherland Calls, Russia PDF The Motherland Calls, Statue in Russia Mother Motherland or the Motherland Calls or the Mamayev monument in Russia is a statue of a woman raising her sword to the sky commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad. The statue also serves as a symbol of the Soviet victory during World War II, in which the Red Army defeated the German troops. The statue’s name more literally translates to ‘the Motherland that gave birth to me is calling,’ referring to the allegorical Mother Russia. At the time of construction, the monument was the tallest sculpture in the world, at 85 meters (279 feet) tall, weighing a hefty 8,000 tons. The sculptor, Yevgeny Vuchetich, used local model Valentina Izotova as the basis for the sculpture. Pre-stressed concrete with wire ropes was used in the construction of the monument. The statue features a serious expression of a call by the mother to her sons to stand up and fight for the motherland. The strong hands, open-mouthed (as if calling) expression, and the statue’s appearance create a feeling of power. The statue looks the best in all the seasons. Surrounding the statue is the memorial complex which includes the tombstone of Marshal Vasily Chuikov. The sculpture’s hasty construction and the site’s rising water levels have caused the statue to lean considerably over time, prompting concerns that it may collapse. The city is now working to restore it to its upright position. The Motherland Calls Map Facts about The Motherland Calls Yevgeny Vuchetich and Nikolai Nikitin designed the statue. The statue was unveiled on October 15, 1967. In 1967, the Mamayev Monument was designated as the largest statue in the world. The 200 steps to the base of the statue symbolize the 200 days that the battle of Stalingrad endured. Where is The Motherland Calls? The Mother Motherland monument sits above Volgograd (Stalingrad) city, on a height called Mamayev Kurgan, marking the battleground of the fight that it commemorates. The city of Volograd, formerly called Stalingrad, is situated along the Volga River in Southern Russia. From Volgograd International Airport you can take a taxi to the statue. Best time to visit The Motherland Calls May, September, and October are good months to visit Volgograd in terms of warmer, milder weather and less rainfall. More on The Motherland Calls Nearby attractions: Panorama Museum, Volga River SB20150813


Rivella is a soft drink which originated in which European country?

International - Englisch International General request Rivella International Rivella beyond Switzerland's borders We not only aspire to consolidate our position as one of Switzerland's strongest growing beverage manufacturers, but also set our sights on establishing ourselves in selected markets abroad. Our company currently generates around 25 percent of its sales outside of Switzerland. The gradual development of our export business is one of our strategic growth drivers. We currently export Rivella to the following international markets:  Netherlands We have been exporting Rivella to the Netherlands since 1957: consequently, not only is this country the oldest in the export market for the Rivella brand, it is also the largest and most important. Holland and its people have made a strong contribution to the growth of the soft drink brand: for example, Rivella Blau originated in Holland. Germany As for the Germans, they like Switzerland – and, of course, Rivella. Our beverages are popular as a high-value niche product, especially in Germany's state of Baden-Württemberg. We even have our own team working in this region, with its 10.5 million inhabitants. Luxembourg Since 1977, Rivella has been firmly established in Luxembourg's retail trade, catering sector, schools and at events where Rivella is a welcome and popular partner. We can thank the founder of Luxembourg's Cactus retail company for that much. He came across Rivella in Switzerland and wanted to be able to drink it back home. Since then, Luxembourg has become the country with the largest consumption per capita next to Switzerland. France The border regions, particularly Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comté, have been Rivella territory for many years. The Swiss soft drinks brand has a loyal and regular customer base, which should continue to increase in future. Austria Rivella enjoys a high profile and loyal fans in Austria, predominantly in the Vorarlberg region, which borders Switzerland. Finland


Basking sharks, Bonxies and Boats! - All creatures.... - Wildlife - The RSPB Community Basking sharks, Bonxies and Boats! Wildlife on 20 Jun 2013 7:41 PM Went across to Oban to take a trip out to see in search of Basking Sharks with Basking Shark Scotland - a new company that specialises in boat trip to find basking sharks.  We headed out to Coll in search of the sharks spotting porpoise, manx shearwaters, gannets and puffins and a pair of red throated divers (thank you for the ID Aiki!) along the way.  The sharks at first were being very elusive but a Bonxie came over and kept me entertained for a bit!  I do like the Bonxies!  He seemed to be using the boat as a bit of cover for his piratical activities flying off in pursuit of one gull which looked as if it surrendered some of its catch before returning to the boat and then taking off after another gull.  But no sharks so we continued round Coll to a bay and there was a shark!  And another, and another...there were at least 5 swimming around the bay and I saw something breaching in the distance also.  Some were pretty big too!  The other people on the boat were there to snorkle with the sharks (or rather, float on the surface of the water ahead of the shark and hope it swims passed them) so they got in the water but I kept my feet firmly on the boat, though I may opt to try the snorkling next year if I improve my swimming ability!  On the return trip I spotted a storm petrel at a rather apt time as the weather was changing and dark clouds were coming across, along with more manx shearwaters. Red throated diver And the target species, the sharks! And a tern Oban bay You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. on 20 Jun 2013 7:49 PM And some boats: You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. on 20 Jun 2013 8:35 PM thanks for posting KatKai, fantastic opportunity to see those peaceful sharks that grow so huge, wonderful photos and the scenery too is amazing, very atmospheric.   You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. There's a great little poem about Caledonian MacBrayne and their boats: The Earth belongs unto the Lord And all that it contains Except the Kyles and the Western Isles And they are all MacBrayne's You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. on 21 Jun 2013 10:58 AM I'm just back from up that way. I used to watch the Dolphins and Basking Sharks from the lawn of Glengorm Castle on calm evenings. You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. on 21 Jun 2013 11:17 AM Great shots, Kat. Quite thrill to see the basking sharks I should think. Cracking shots of the Skua. It's a wonderful area. The last time I was in Oban was setting sail for Outer Hebrides more years ago than I care to remember. You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. on 21 Jun 2013 2:12 PM Thanks all :D Alan - the low numbers of sharks thing is a bit of a lie, there are just late this year there aren't less off them, won't know the numbers until the end of the year when all the data on sightings is collated.  The original report was about fewer than normal for the time of year in Cornwall and apparently some reports decided Cornwall is equivelent to the entire UK rather than just a small part of it!  It may also have been a bit of a publicity stunt to get people to report sightings of them. You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. © The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Charity registered in England and Wales no 207076, in Scotland no SC037654. Contact us Terms & conditions


Eddie Valiant, Judge Doom and Dolores are all characters in which Disney film?

Eddie Valiant | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Eddie Valiant is a Californian private investigator and the protagonist of Disney / Touchstone 's 1988 hybrid film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit . Contents Background Development In Who Censored Roger Rabbit?, Eddie is a fictional Californian private detective hired by comic-book star Roger Rabbit to investigate the workings of Roger's corrupt employers, the DeGreasey Brothers. When Roger is found dead, and his final words having been censored out, Eddie is soon sent on the case of tracking Roger's murderers. This first incarnation of Eddie is a heavy smoker, has a beard and is active when the book is set ( 1981 ), rather than the later, more accepted incarnation of the character. The 1988 film gave more insight into the character of Eddie, who was played by Bob Hoskins . He also does not smoke but is an alcoholic. He does not like Toons since Teddy was killed by one years ago. Before Bob Hoskins was cast, many A-list actors were up for the role including Eddie Murphy and Harrison Ford who was Spielberg's choice but demanded too high a price. Bill Murray was also in consideration for the role, but ended up not having the opportunity to participate. This regret would lead him to participate in another animation/live-action hybrid film: Warner Brothers' Space Jam. Personality Eddie has a hard-boiled disposition, coming across as stubborn and cynical. He initially harbors a general distaste for Toons , since his brother, Teddy, was killed by one; since his death, Eddie stopped taking cases for Toons and began drinking heavily. Despite this, he retains his street smarts as well as his knowledge of Toon rules and culture. Prior to Teddy's death, both brothers were (as shown in pictures) to be extremely fun-loving, and would do anything for a laugh. They were the only known humans who could ever out-funny a Toon. Underneath his gruff exterior, Eddie proves to be a loyal comrade (aiding Roger in his time of need despite his own reservations), and harbors a soft spot for his girlfriend, Dolores . By the film's end, he gives up drinking, is finally at peace with Teddy's death when he defeats the evil Judge Doom , and has reconciled with the Toons. Biography Eddie and his brother, Teddy, were sons of a Barnum and Bailey circus clown (shown by the pictures on their desk in the film), who joined the police force; they graduated from the LAPD in 1925. They eventually started their own private investigation service, Valiant & Valiant , in 1934 , working largely on Toon cases such as the kidnapping of Donald Duck 's nephews in 1937 , and clearing Goofy of accusations of espionage in 1940 (both seen as newspaper clippings in Eddie's office). However, during another investigation in the early 1940s, he and Teddy were chasing the unknown Toon form of Judge Doom who was robbing the First National Bank of Toontown (the home of all the Toons), during the chase, Doom dropped a large grand piano on them from 15 stories up, Eddie survived, only with a broken arm, but Teddy was killed. After his death, Eddie showed a great dislike for Toons, turned to the bottle, and disappeared from the public eye. Since turning to alcohol, Eddie became a subject of ridicule among the police force. Appearances Who Framed Roger Rabbit In 1947, R.K. Maroon of Maroon Cartoons paid Eddie $100 to photograph Jessica Rabbit , Roger Rabbit 's wife, quite literally "playing pattycake" with Marvin Acme , owner of Toontown and founder of the Acme Corporation . When Acme is murdered and Roger becomes the prime suspect of the case, Eddie teams up with Roger to find the killer, and, after a long search, he finds not only Acme's murderer, but the murderer of R.K. Maroon, and his own brother who turns out to be Judge Doom who is a Toon wearing a human mask, attempting to destroy all of Toontown to make a freeway for him to profit retirement from. After defeating Doom and the Toon Patrol at Acme Warehouse, Eddie makes peace with Toons, avenging the death of Teddy at the hands of Doom and walks home with Roger, Jessica, and Dolore


Where are the ossicones situated on the body of a giraffe?

Giraffe Facts for Kids Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis At an average height of around 5 m (16-18 ft.), the giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world. Characterized by its long legs, long neck, and distinctive spotted pattern, many people first believed the giraffe was a cross between a leopard and a camel, which is reflected in its scientific name, Giraffa camelopardalis . Giraffes live primarily in savanna areas in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Their extreme height allows them to eat leaves and shoots located much higher than other animals can reach. In particular, they seek out acacia trees. Their long tongues are helpful in eating because they help pull leaves from the trees. Spending most of the day eating, a full-grown giraffe consumes over 45 kg (100 lb.) of leaves and twigs a day. The male giraffe is both taller and heavier than the female. Both sexes have skin-covered knobs, called ossicones, on the top of their heads. Female ossicones are smaller and have a small tuft of fur on top, while male ossicones are bald on the top. These knobs are used to protect the head when males fight, which involves swinging their necks at each other in a show of strength called “necking.” When giraffes walk, they move both legs on one side of their body and then both legs on the other side; this is unique to giraffes. However, they run in a similar style to other mammals, swinging their rear legs and front legs in unison. They can reach 55 km/h (35 mph) at full speed but only in brief spurts. Giraffes sleep less than two hours a day. In general, they sleep with their feet tucked under them and their head resting on their hindquarters, but they can also sleep for short periods of time standing up. Female giraffes can become pregnant at 5 years old. They carry a baby for 15 months and give birth while standing up. Newborns are about 2 m (6 ft.) tall and weigh 70 kg (150 lb.). They live up to 25 years in the wild. Conservation Status Giraffes are classified by IUCN’s Red List as vulnerable of extinction. After researchers surveyed the population in trucks, by foot, by aircraft, and by remote cameras, they confirmed the number of giraffes has plummeted 40% since 1985. With some subspecies, such as the reticulated giraffe, the situation is even more dire, with their population declining by nearly 80%. Giraffes face several threats, including loss of habitat due to logging for firewood. They are also hunted for their meat, hides, and tails, which are valued by many African tribes. What You Can Do to Help To help preserve giraffe populations, boycott products made with giraffe body parts and encourage others to do the same. Giraffe Distribution Giraffes live primarily in savanna areas in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Giraffe Resources


The Oahe Dam is located in which US state?

Oahe Dam Oahe Dam by Katlyn Richter on March 28, 2012 · 1 comment There is a Great Place in South Dakota that is located north of the Pierre and Fort Pierre communities. It creates the fourth largest artificial reservoir in the United States and one of the largest earth-rolled dams in the world. It’s the Oahe Dam.  Lake Oahe extends 231 miles from Pierre to Bismarck, N.D. Along Lake Oahe are 51 recreation areas which offer camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, skiing, boating, birding, hiking, biking and other activities. Walleye, smallmouth bass, white bass, northern pike and perch are all common catches for anglers fishing on Lake Oahe.    Not only does the Oahe Dam provide great recreation along Lake Oahe, but it also supplies irrigation, conservation, and electric power to many Midwestern states.  The Missouri River today is much different than the muddy, winding waterway that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark once traveled some 200 years ago. Today, four massive dams, completed in the early 1960s, mitigated the river and created more than 900 miles of open water and 3,000 miles of shoreline. In addition, the dams have created a world-class freshwater fishery.  The Oahe Dam was authorized in 1944 by the Flood Control Act. Work began on the dam in 1948 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. By 1962, the Oahe Dam was functioning and producing hydoelectic power. The dam was dedicated on August 17, 1962, by President John F. Kennedy. Visitors can view the Oahe Dam and Lake Oahe by following Highway 1804 seven miles north of Pierre. The Oahe Dam Visitor Center provides a complete history of Lake Oahe and the surrounding area. Exhibits feature the history of the construction of the dam and power plant and the natural history of Lake Oahe and the Missouri River.  The Oahe Dam Visitor Center, located above the dam, is open year-round with summer hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and winter hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Visitor Center features interactive displays and information about the Oahe Dam and the Missouri River. Tours of the power plant are available. Visitors can also tour the Oahe Chapel which was built in 1877, and relocated to its current location in 1964, after the dam was built. For more information call 888-386-4617 or go to http://www.sdgreatlakes.org/thelakes/lakeoahe/ .


In which English city was singer Robbie Williams born in February 1974?

Robbie Williams - Biography - IMDb Robbie Williams Biography Showing all 86 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (60) | Personal Quotes  (17) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Robbie Williams was born in Stoke On Trent, England on February 13th, 1974. Having played in school productions of "Oliver" and, obviously showing a flair for entertaining, Williams' mother saw an advert for auditions to be in a new boy band which he applied for and, at age 16, was a member of Take That . After the incredible success of Take That and countless number one hits, Robbie Williams departed from the band in July, 1995. He started his solo career slowly with modest sales for his debut album "Life Thru A Lens" on Chrysalis Records. Record sales exploded after the single "Angels" was released for Christmas 1997 - a beautiful ballad, written within 20 minutes, which recently got voted the second best song of all times by British voters. Since then, Robbie has released 4 more original albums: "I've Been Expecting You", containing the hit singles "Millennium", "Strong", "No Regrets" and "She's the One", the follow up "Sing When Your Winning", where he dueted with Kylie Minogue , the million seller "Escapology" and the live album "What We Did Last Summer", which was recorded in front of 375,000 people at his legendary Knebworth performances. Additionally to his original albums, Williams also released an extremely successful cover album of classic swing songs ("Swing When Your Winning"), on which he dueted with actress Nicole Kidman on the Frank Sinatra cover "Something Stupid", which charted in at Number 1 in the UK, and with digitally added Frank Sinatra himself doing a duet. In 2002, Robbie Williams signed a new contract with EMI worth £80 Million. His "Greatest Hits" album was released in 2004 and his 6th album titled "Intensive Care" was released in 2005, which attracted healthy sales and good reception. His 7th album, "Rudebox", was released in 2006 receiving mixed reviews and average sales but was still Number 1 in 14 countries. He released the single "She's Madonna" in 2007. Williams spent 2008 and 2009 writing his next album, working with producer Trevor Horn . In October, 2009, his latest single "Bodies" was released, receiving positive reviews and good sales. The much expected comeback album "Reality Killed the Video Star" was released in November, 2009. - IMDb Mini Biography By: aleisterw Spouse (1) ( 7 August  2010      - present) (2 children) Trade Mark (3) Was engaged to Nicole Appleton Singer Exited Take That in 1995 due to his struggle with drugs. The band broke-up in 1996, but reunited in 2005, with Williams joining them in 2010. The band's first album after reuniting with Williams, Progress, became the fastest-selling album of the century on its first day of release, selling 235,000 copies in just one day, and the second fastest-selling album in history with 520,000 copies sold in its first week. Had a UK #1 at the end of 2001 with "Somethin' Stupid" recorded as a duet with Nicole Kidman . He recorded duets with Jane Horrocks ('That Old Black Magic', 'Things'), Rupert Everett ('They Can't Take That Away From Me'), Jonathan Wilkes ('Me And My Shadow'), Nicole Kidman ('Somethin' Stupid'), Kylie Minogue ( Rose Stone ('Revolution') and Jon Lovitz (Well Did You Evah?). Voted the 17th worst Briton in Channel Four's poll of the 100 Worst Britons. [May 2003] He is a fan of the rock band Queen . He worked with the band in 2001, when they re-recorded "We Are The Champions" for A Knight's Tale (2001). Furthermore, "Let Me Entertain You" was also the title of a Queen song (from their 1978 "Jazz" album), he does gigs in lots of places where Queen also performed (for instance Knebworth, Slane Castle and the Royal Albert Hall) and he performs Queen songs in his own shows. Has won the award for Best British Male Solo Artist in Britain in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003. He has won 13 Brit Awards all together (including three while being member of Take That ). Doesn't drive. Parents: Janet


‘Through Thick and Thin’ is a 2011 autobiography by which UK television presenter?

Through Thick and Thin: My Autobiography: Amazon.co.uk: Gok Wan: 9780091938383: Books By starryeyed on 10 Nov. 2010 Format: Hardcover As a regular viewer of Gok's various television adventures I was always struck by how confident and full of beans this guy was, often envying his seeming endless ability to talk to anyone and everyone, without forgetting his championing of feeling comfortable in ourselves no matter what our shape or size. It must be said then, that reading his autobiography was a real eye-opener for me. Not knowing anything about Gok's life off-screen, I was very surprised to learn about all the struggles he faced as a child and as a young man. Gok's story is truly inspirational, breaking through the controversial lid that so often covers issues such as childhood obesity, mixed-raced families, eating disorders, and the isolation that we all feel at some point whilst growing up. I commend Gok Wan on his brutal honesty and open-heartedness in writing this book and allowing us all to share in his experiences. It is a lesson to us all that the life of a celebrity is not as perfect as it appears on the glossy exterior, and that even when you feel you can sink no lower there is always hope that things will get better. An added bonus to Gok's wonderful account of his life is the personal recipes and letters that he scatters throughout the pages, which serve to let us into his heart just that little bit more. An absolute triumph of a book, Auntie Gok! By Posy on 18 Oct. 2010 Format: Hardcover The most heart-warming story of Gok's personal journey battling with confidence, overweight and eating disorder to become the man he is today, giving confidence to so many women as they worry about their own body shape and clothes choices. He has been strengthened by his loving family and their care for him shines through. He talks openly about his difficulties `coming out' and the acceptance of his family. I couldn't put the book down and had tears in my eyes more than once. Wish he had been next to me to give him a huge hug! Keep on doing what you do so well Gok - speaking from the heart. Comment 55 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By SarahB on 26 Oct. 2010 Format: Hardcover I could not put this book down. Gok tells his story with such honesty and I shed many tears while reading his story. I forgot I was reading about a 'celebrity' I just wanted to read about the person. Gok's story about his problems with food and poor self esteem is one so many people can relate to and is told so frankly and honestly without ever being too self pitying. His love for his family is a constant in his life and comes across so strongly in the book. They sound such remarkable people. There are some lovely touches in the book such as the recipes at the beginning of some chapters. Then there are the powerful and moving letters to family and friends. I sobbed as I read the letter at the end to his father. This book is REMARKABLE and I strongly urge people to read it. Comment 35 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Laura on 25 Oct. 2010 Format: Hardcover A friend gave me this book and although I am a fan I wasnt sure how I would fare reading a whole book about him, but it was fabulous. It tells Gok's story from the overweight, bullied young boy in Leicester to the star he is today, interspersed with some delicous family recipes! It was moving and inspirational and I would recommend it to anyone who has suffered at the hands of bullies or battled with their weight and anyone that wants a damn good read. Comment 16 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Elizabeth Hanna on 16 Nov. 2010 Format: Hardcover I have noticed that in the last couple of years t


In March 1977, India’s Missionaries of Charity chose Sister Nirmala to succeed who as its leader?

Historical Event in March Choose a day: March 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 March 1, 1780 Pennsylvania becomes the first U.S. state to abolish slavery (for new-bom only). It is followed by Connecticut and Rhode Island in 1784, New York in 1785, and New Jersey in 1786. Massachusetts abolished slavery through a judicial decision in 1783. March 1, 1864 Rebecca Lee (1831-1895) becomes the first black woman to receive an American medical degree, from the New England Female Medical College in Boston. March 1, 1872 Yellowstone National Park is established as the world’s first national park. March 1, 1896 Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity. March 1, 1912 Captain Albert Berry of the Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO made the first parachute jump from a moving airplane. He jumped from an altitude of 1, 500 feet at a speed of 50 mpn. March 1, 1947 International Monetary Fund begins operation. March 1, 1949 Joe Louis retires as heavyweight boxing champion. March 1, 1953 Francis Crick (d.2004) and James Watson discover the structure of DNA- molecule. March 2, 1776 The United States Congress bans slave trade effective in January 1, 1808. March 2, 1898 Australia complete a 4-1 series annihilation of England. March 2, 1944 A train stops in a tunnel near Salerno in the Apennine Mountains, and more than 500 people on board suffocate and die due to toxic carbon monoxide fumes. March 2, 1955 King Norodom Sihanukh of Cambodia’s succeeded by his father. March 2, 1956 Morocco tears up the Treaty of Fez, declares independence from France. March 2, 1969 The two greatest communist powers of the world open fire against each other. The climax of this “clash” occurred in the eastern portion of the U.S.S.R., on the Ussur River between Soviet and Chinese Troops. March 2, 1970 English king Charles II declares war on Netherlands. March 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson is the first president inaugurated in Washington D.C. March 4, 1809 Madison become the 1st president inaugurated in American-made clothes March 4, 1849 U.S. had no president, Polks, terra ends on a Sunday, Taylor couldn’t be inaugurated, Senator David Atchison’s (President pro-tempore) term ended March 3rd. March 4, 1972 Libya and U.S.S.R. Signs cooperation treaty March 4, 1980 Robert Mugabe wins election to become Zimbabwe’s first black prime minister. March 4, 1681 King Charles II of England granted a huge tract of land in the New Vlforld to William Penn to settle an outstanding debt. The area later became Pennsylvania. March 5, 1624 Class-based legislation was passed in the colony of Virginia, exempting the upper class from punishment by whipping. March 5, 1770 British troops taunted by a crowd of colonists fired on an unruly mob in Boston and killed five citizens in what came to be known as the Boston Massacre. March 5, 1836 Samuel Colt manufactures 1 st pistol, 34-caliber ‘Texas” model March 5, 1868 The U.S. Senate convened as a court to hear charges against President Andrew Johnson during impeachment proceedings. However, the effort to remove him failed in the Senate by just one vote and he remained in office. March 5, 1868 Stapler patented in England by C. H. Gould. March 5, 1900 American Hall of Fame found. March 5, 1912 The Italians became the first to use dirigibles (An airship) for military purposes, using them for reconnaissance flights behind Turkish lines west of Tripoli. Go to the Top March 10, 1876 Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call by saying “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” March 10, 1893 New Mexico State University cancels its first graduation ceremony; its only graduate Sam Steele was robbed and killed the night before. March 10, 1959 Tibetan uprising: Fearing an abduction attempt by China, 300,000 Tibetans surround the Dalai Lama’s palace to prevent his removal. March 10, 1964 A new party called the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was formed in Western Region. March 10, 1969 James Earl Ray was sentenced in Memphis


Who was US Secretary of State between 1997 and 2001?

US Secretary Of State legal definition of US Secretary Of State US Secretary Of State legal definition of US Secretary Of State http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/US+Secretary+Of+State Related to US Secretary Of State: US Department of State , Hillary Clinton Secretary of State Holding one of the ranking positions in the president's cabinet, the secretary of state is the president's principal foreign policy adviser. In this pivotal role, the secretary undertakes the overall direction, coordination, and supervision of relations between the United States and foreign nations. The position is fourth in line of presidential succession. Like other cabinet members who implement the president's policies, the secretary heads a federal department: the State Department . As its director, the secretary oversees a vast network of U.S. offices and agencies, conducts negotiations with foreign governments, and often travels in the role of chief U.S. representative abroad. In 1997 then-president bill clinton named madeleine k. albright as the first female secretary of state. Four years later, President george w. bush named Colin L. Powell as the first black person to hold the office. The position of secretary of state developed shortly after the founding of the nation in the late eighteenth century. In 1781 Congress created the Department of Foreign Affairs but abolished it and replaced it with the Department of State in 1789. Lawmakers designated the secretary of state as head of the State Department with two principal responsibilities: to assist the president in foreign policy matters and to be the chief representative of the United States abroad. Nomination of the secretary was left to the president, but the appointment was made contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Senate. The first secretary of state, Thomas Jefferson , served under President George Washington from 1790 to 1793. Since the end of World War II , the U.S. foreign policy apparatus has greatly expanded, and its principal body is the State Department. The United States maintains diplomatic relations with some 180 countries worldwide as well as ties to many international organizations, and most of this diplomatic business flows through the State Department. The secretary is aided by a deputy secretary and five undersecretaries who serve as key advisers in political affairs; economic, business, and agricultural affairs; arms control and international security affairs; management; and global affairs. Additionally, the secretary has general responsibility for the U.S. Information Agency , the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and the Agency for International Development. The secretary is very important. Under the U.S. Constitution, the president has most of the power to set foreign policy; some of this power is shared by the U.S. Senate, which approves treaties as well as diplomatic and consular appointments. In practical terms the secretary of state generally becomes the architect of U.S. foreign policy by implementing the president's objectives. Not all foreign policy advice is given by the secretary, however. In 1947 the creation of the National Security Council provided the president with an additional advisory board (National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C.A. §§ 401–412 [1982]). Some secretaries have exerted enormous influence on U.S. policy—largely as a reflection of the president under whom they served. henry kissinger, who served as secretary of state from 1973 to 1976 under presidents richard m. nixon and gerald r. ford, had a leading role in shaping the nation's participation in nuclear arms treaties and in the Vietnam War . By contrast, Secretary of State George Schultz found his influence eclipsed by that of the National Security Council during the iran-contra scandal that rocked the presidency of ronald reagan in the mid-1980s. Powell has maintained a particularly high profile during his tenure. Nine months after taking office, on September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked targets within the United States, causing the destruction of the World Trade