In “Keeping Up Appearances”, who played Onslow?

Coronation Street actor Geoffrey Hughes dies - Telegraph TV and Radio Coronation Street actor Geoffrey Hughes dies Geoffrey Hughes, who played Eddie Yeats in Coronation Street and Onslow  in Keeping Up Appearances, has died from prostate cancer aged 68. By Adam Lusher Hughes, who grew up in Liverpool, died on Friday night. He joined Coronation Street in 1974 as Eddie Yeats, a character with a criminal past. Geoffrey Hughes as Eddie Yeats in Coronation Street in 1977 In between further brushes with the law, Yeats went into partnership with Stan Ogden in his window cleaning business, and had a short-lived curtain-making venture with Hilda Ogden. He also tried to sell shoddy goods to his neighbours on numerous occasions. Related Articles The Nativity as an asylum seekers' tale 17 Nov 2007 Hughes ceased to be a Coronation Street regular in 1983, but made a brief final appearance as Yeats in 1987. He first appeared on Keeping Up Appearances in 1990, playing Onslow, the lovable slob and brother-in-law of Hyacinth Bucket. To the dismay of the socially climbing Bucket, Onslow lived in a scruffy council house with a rusting Hillman Avenger in in the front garden Geoffrey Hughes as Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances PA In real life, however, Hughes enjoyed sailing, golf and cricket, and in 2009 he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for the Isle of Wight. In 2010 Hughes was rushed to hospital for intense radiotherapy after collapsing at his Isle of Wight home. Hughes had thought he had beaten prostate cancer the previous year, but the actor and his wife Sue were given the news the disease had returned. Hughes, who publicly supported cancer charities, first appeared in 1960s classics such as Z-Cars and The Likely Lads and was the voice of Paul McCartney in the Beatles film The Yellow Submarine. Other roles included Vernon in Heartbeat and Uncle Keith in teen drama Skins. Hughes also guest-starred in episodes of Doctor Who, Casualty, Boon and The Upper Hand. William Roache, the long-serving Coronation Street star who plays Ken Barlow in the soap, said: "I am so sorry to hear about Geoffrey. He was a warm, lovable actor, with great comedy timing. "He will be greatly missed, one of the Street's memorable characters." A Coronation Street spokeswoman said: "We are very sad to hear of the death of Geoffrey Hughes. "He created a legendary and iconic character who will always be part of Coronation Street. "Everyone connected with the programme send our sincerest condolences to his family." Anne Kirkbride, who plays Deirdre Barlow, said: "The rainbow must have been for him. RIP Geoff. Really sad xx" Charlie Condou, who plays Marcus Dent in the soap wrote: "The wonderful Geoffrey Hughes has lost his battle with cancer. RIP and thanks for all the laughs x". Mathew Horne, the star of the sitcom Gavin and Stacey, also paid tribute to Hughes, tweeting: "Sad to hear of Geoffrey Hughes passing. Onslow was the original LAD."


On TV what did Dilithium crystals power?

Dilithium | Memory Alpha | Fandom powered by Wikia Atomic Weight: 87 Dilithium, also known as radan, was an element , a member of the hypersonic series , mostly occurring as crystalline mineral . It was used to control the power of the warp drive systems of many starships by regulating the matter / antimatter reaction in a ship's warp core because of its ability to be rendered porous to light-element antimatter when exposed to high temperatures and electromagnetic pressures. It controlled the amount of power generated in the reaction chamber, channeling the energy released by mutual annihilation into a stream of electro-plasma . Under certain rare circumstances, dilithium deposits can form in such a way that the crystals grow into perfectly aligned lattices. If enough dilithium is present, it begins to form "generator strata". A piezoelectric effect occurs when the crystals take the radiant heat of the planet and convert it into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy can increase tectonic stresses in a planet's crust to the point where the planet literally tears itself apart. This phenomenon was responsible for the destruction of a number of planets in the Selcundi Drema sector . A Federation dilithium processing facility One method of detecting the potential presence of dilithium deposits during a geological survey is by studying UV absorption patterns. Certain characteristic patterns tend to indicate the presence of traker deposits , which are commonly formed along with the dilithium ore. An ico-spectrogram could then be run to confirm the ore's presence. ( TNG : " Pen Pals ") The number of planets destroyed in the Selcundi Drema sector by the process described above in that episode suggests that for some reason the region had a much higher "population" of dilithium bearing planets than would otherwise be expected. Contents Edit A radan necklace Dilithium could be found on only a few planets in the galaxy , and was therefore a rare and valuable substance. On Troyius , where dilithium was known as radan, it had a variety of different uses, including jewelry. ( TOS : " Elaan of Troyius ") In 2267 , the Federation attempted to open negotiations with the Halkans to allow the Federation to mine dilithium from their planet, but they refused out of fear that the Federation would one day use their materials for acts of violence. That same year, in the mirror universe , the Halkans refused an explicit demand from the crew of the ISS Enterprise for their dilithium crystals. Standard procedure dictated a phaser barrage on their cities, but Captain James T. Kirk , accidentally sent to the mirror universe, would not allow this. ( TOS : " Mirror, Mirror ") Dilithium crystal diagram as seen in one of USS Voyager 's shuttlecraft computer core A damaged dilithium crystal in 2268 Re-amplifying dilithium crystals in 2267 While the early Earth starships of the NX class utilized dilithium matrices in their warp cores, ( ENT : " Affliction ") Constitution-class starships used crystallized lithium until the mid- 2260s , before switching to dilithium. Housed in a dilithium crystal converter assembly , the crystals were used as a power source as well as a regulator. Dependency on that power meant the starships risked losing the ability to maintain an orbit , let alone use of their warp drive, when a number of dilithium crystals were drained of their power or became fused in their assembly. In some circumstances, crystals could be re-amplified to provide continued service, rather than replaced. ( TOS : " Where No Man Has Gone Before ", " Mudd's Women ", " The Alternative Factor ", " Elaan of Troyius ") One of the reasons why dilithium was so valuable before the late 23rd century was because dilithium gradually decrystalizes during use, and there existed no practical means of inducing recrystallization. However, during a time travel mission to 1986 , Spock and Scotty developed a method of recrystallizing dilithium through exposure to gamma radiation . By the 2360s , it was possible to recrystallize dilithium while it was still enclosed in the


Which writer published “Public Confessions of a middle aged woman aged 55 ¾?

Sue Townsend - Literature Literature Biography Sue Townsend was born in Leicester in 1946 and left school at 15 years of age. She worked in a variety of jobs including factory worker and shop assistant, joining a writers' group at the Phoenix Theatre, Leicester in her thirties. At the age of 35, she won the Thames Television Playwright Award for her play Womberang (published in Bazaar and Rummage, 1984) and started her writing career.  Other plays followed including The Great Celestial Cow (1984), Ten Tiny Fingers, Nine Tiny Toes (1990), and most recently Are You Sitting Comfortably? but she has become most well-known for her series of books about Adrian Mole. The first of these, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 3/4 was published in 1982 and was followed by The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1984). These two books made her the best-selling novelist of the 1980s. They have been followed by several more in the same series including Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years (1993); Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004); and most recently The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole, 1999-2001 (2008).  The books have been adapted for radio, television and theatre, the first book being broadcast on radio in 1982, and Adrian Mole:The Wilderness Years (1993) and Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (1999) also being serialised for radio. Sue Townsend also wrote the screenplays for television adaptations of the first and second books.  Several books have been adapted for the stage, including The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 3/4: the Play (1985), and The Queen and I: a Play with Songs (1994) which was performed by the Out of Joint Touring Company at the Vaudeville Theatre and toured Australia. The latter play is based on another of her books, in which the Royal Family become deposed and take up residence on a council estate in Leicester.  Other books include Rebuilding Coventry (1988) and Ghost Children (1997). In 2001, Sue Townsend published The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman aged 55 3/4 (2001), a collection of monthly columns written for Sainsbury's magazine from 1993-2001. Leicester University awarded her an Honorary MA in 1991. Awards Critical perspective Sue Townsend has written a variety of novels and plays, but will always be most well-known for her character Adrian Mole, who quickly became a national treasure, along with his author and creator. In The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (1982) and The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1984), Adrian’s diaries detail, with delightful humour, the excruciating pains of teenage angst, while the later books chronicle the angst of young adulthood and, even later, approaching middle age. Adrian is neurotic, self-obsessed and takes himself far too seriously, yet he is also incredibly endearing and kind-hearted, and embodies the image of the classic British underdog, continually disappointed and frustrated, and feeling that others do not appreciate his unique and special qualities. His love life is disastrous and he never quite gets the girl of his dreams - Pandora Braithwaite, his classmate at school who comes from a more affluent family and later carves out a political career for herself. Above all, from adolescence to middle age, Adrian’s angst is about his self-identity, his purpose in life and the state of the society in which he lives - this is something everyone can relate to and, as such, makes him the ‘Everyman’ of modern Britain. Adrian, like Townsend, is sharply observant, though his trains of thought often descend into the comically absurd (such as logically analysing why he thinks William Hague is the son of Margaret Thatcher). The author affectionately mocks her character’s sense of self-importance - he notices and analyses everything about himself and the world around him, has an opinion on everything and likes to consider himself an intellectual. He is acutely pre-occupied with himself and records every detail of his own thoughts and experiences, which enables Townsend to combine the trivial, the comic and the absurd with sections which are serious an


Which breed of dog’s name translates as “badger hound”?

Which Canine Breeds Are Brindle? | Dog Care - The Daily Puppy The Daily Puppy Which Canine Breeds Are Brindle? by Scott Morgan Brindled dogs often have a natural tiger-stripe camouflage. Ryan McVay/Digital Vision/Getty Images Brindled dogs are those whose coats have a tricolor tiger-stripe or patchy pattern, often in the brown, gold or earth tones range. Many breeds can be brindled, but only one is bred to be brindled across the board. Brindle patterns usually are reserved for dogs with very short coats, though brindled dogs come in various sizes. Treeing Tennessee Brindle The treeing Tennessee brindle is the only dog expected to always have a brindled coat. As his name implies, he's a hunting dog who sniffs out game and sends it up a tree until the hunter arrives. Also as the name implies, the treeing Tennessee brindle hails from the Ozark Mountains and is a descendant of the brindle cur. His brindled coat is so prized, the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Breeders Association was formed just to preserve it. Treeing Tennessee brindles are intelligent, courageous and easy-going companions. Pit Bull Pit bull terriers come in a wide array of colors, from solid white to brindled -- and even their brindle patterns come in a wide palette. Pit bulls are naturally good-natured around people and are extremely loyal companions. Their much-discussed aggressive tendencies usually are aimed at other dogs, but if properly trained, pit bulls usually are benevolent creatures. Cardigan Welsh Corgi The Cardigan Welsh corgi is the corgi with the tail and is the older of the two corgi breeds -- the Pembroke Welsh corgi being the other breed. Cardigans are low-riders with squat bodies who can adapt as easily to country life as they can to a city apartment. They are loyal, affectionate and even-tempered and tend to love the family. Cardigans' coats come in red, sable, black, blue merle and brindle, though white markings are common. Plott Hound Plott hounds are named for the German brothers who brought curs and hounds to the United States in the 1750s. Though mainly hunting dogs, Plotts are loyal, intelligent companions who quickly learn new things. They are exceedingly courageous and even have been known to take on bears while hunting. Their coats are short and shiny and may be any shade of brindle, solid black, black and brindle trimmed or buckskin. Boston Terrier The dapper Boston terrier often sports a tuxedo-like black-and-white coat. But "the American gentleman" of dog breeds also may sport a seal coat with white markings or a brindle coat. The Boston terrier is gentle, loyal and easy to train. He also requires only a moderate amount of exercise and minimal grooming. Boxer Like middleweight fighters, boxer terriers are toned, well-muscled and athletic. While boxers typically are white with faun coloring, they can sport brindle coats over their white bellies. Intelligent and deeply affectionate, boxers make excellent guard dogs and top-notch protectors of children. They require little grooming, but need daily exercise, just as any boxer would. Dachshund Dachshunds are playful, spirited and fearless companions who were bred to ferret out badgers -- their name actually translates to "badger hound" in German. Dachshunds may sport long, short or wiry fur, but they come in an array of colors, from chocolate brown to brindle. References


Which sea bird found around the shores of Britain is a larger relative of the Shag?

New Zealand Sea and Shore Birds     There are so many unusual and beautiful birds in New Zealand that we've separated them by where they are most likely to be found, land or water, and made a page for each.  Those that are found on lakes, rivers, estuaries, saltmarshes, swamps, along the shore and at sea are shown on this page.   Yellow-Eyed Penguin - Curio Bay Native, found only in New Zealand.   Endangered and one of the rarest penguins in the world.  Unlike most penguins that live in colonies, among rocks or on snow and ice, pairs of yellow-eyed penguins prefer secluded forest and scrub to nest.  They leave each morning at dawn to fish and return to the shore in late afternoon.  Their yellow eyes enable them to see as they dive 40-90 meters in search of squid, red and blue cod.  Can live 25 years.   Fiordland Crested Penguin - Ulva Island (moulting), Breaksea Sound (swimming) Rare.  Found only in New Zealand.  Smaller than yellow-eyed penguin.  Breeds and moults in dense coastal forest or in caves on rocky shores of southern NZ.    Blue Penguin - outside Whangaroa Harbour Native.  Common.  Named for the blue-black color on the bird's back.  The world's smallest penguin and NZ's most common penguin.  The only penguin to breed on the North Island coasts.  Hunts small squid, fish and octopus.  Spends most of the year at sea but often comes ashore at night to rest.  In August they come ashore to breed in burrows, caves, under driftwood and even under beach cottages.  They usually nest near the coast but can travel a kilometer or more inland.  Road signs warn motorists to watch out at night for birds crossing the road to reach their nests. Our books say they are usually spotted swimming on their own or in small groups.  We've seen them many times and they are usually in pairs except at Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island where they swam in groups of a dozen or more birds.   Royal Spoonbill - Golden Bay Native.  Rare.  Seen during the summer at tidal mudflats around the country.  Feeds by sweeping its odd bill from side to side in the water gathering insects, fish and frogs.   Reef Heron - Dusky Sound, Fiordland Uncommon.  Native.  Relatively short, yellow-green legs and a long heavy yellowish bill.  Usually solitary or in pairs.  Found in mangrove inlets, rocky shores, wave platforms and intertidal mudflats.  Most common in Northland, uncommon in the south.   White-Faced Heron - Haruru River Native. Very common.  Flew to NZ from Australia but did not breed here until 1941.  NZ's most common heron.  Found in estuaries, rivers, lakes and farmland.   White Heron - Golden Bay Native.  Not common.  Nests in trees only near Okarito on the West Coast of the South Island.  During summer they spread to coasts and freshwater wetlands throughout the country but return to Okarito in August.  Maori kept caged birds for plucking, the larger white wing feathers were worn by men in their hair and bunches of smaller wing feathers were worn in their ears.  Can live 22 years   Pied Stilt - Dunedin Native.  Common.  It feeds mostly at low tide standing on wet ground or shallow water in noisy flocks eating insects, worms and shellfish.  If a person gets too close to a nest a parent bird may try to lure him away by pretending to be injured.  Can live about 12 years.   New Zealand Pipit - Stewart Island Native.  Uncommon.  Runs and walks jerkily, often flies a short distance ahead.  Found mainly near coast on shingle riverbeds, gravel roads and scree slopes.  Frequently flicks its long tail up and down.   Banded Dotterel - Stewart Island New Zealand Dotterel - Roberton Island Native, found only in New Zealand.  Not common.  Makes its nest on a sandy beach in a shallow dip in the sand just above high tide next to a small landmark like a plant or piece of wood. Walks or runs, then stops and pecks to feed. Declining numbers mean some breeding sites are fenced off to protect them from people and animals.  Can live more than 30 years.   Kingfisher - Paihia Native.  Very common.  More common on the North Island, it is often seen perched on wires, branche


Specific areas of Britain, e.g. the Broads, are designated as ESA's. For what does the S stand?


"Who painted ""Girl with a white dog"" found in the Tate London?"

Tate Britain | One Stop Arts | London Visual arts review See listing details Note: As of May 13, 2013, Tate Britain has entirely rehung its permanent collection. Our contributor Frances Wilson's article on the current galleries can be found here:  http://onestoparts.com/article-tate-britain-rehang-may-2013-500-years-british-art The focus of Tate Britain is on British art from 1500 onwards. There is a remarkable section on the Romantics and in particular J M W Turner (the Tate holds the largest collection of his work in the world). In addition, the BP British Art Displays ensure that a wide range of 20th century artists are also on display. A Walk through the Twentieth Century forms part of the BP British Art Displays and features an impression collection of world renowned artists such as Lucian Freud, Gilbert & George, David Hockney and Henry Moore. The works from the 20th century are arranged in roughly chronological order and generally feature one, two or three pieces of work from each artist. The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery features key works from the historic collection including several paintings by William Hogarth, who painted during the 18th century. Hogarth is known for his satirical and frequently subversive style, depicting subjects and themes such as the city, social integration, political corruption and patriotism. A past exhibition held at the Tate Britain put forward the idea that Hogarth was “Britain’s first truly modern artist.” The highlight of Tate Britain has to be their extensive Romantics collection, containing works by William Blake, John Constable and others as well as Turner. Romanticism, which emerged at the end of the 18th century, was a re-thinking of art and literature away from the classical tradition: it was a time when great emphasis was put on personalised responses to the natural world. Constable is renowned for sketching in oils in the open air (a technique which sets him apart from his predecessors who tended to paint in a studio) and several of his vibrant landscapes are on display.  The paintings from Turner’s later work are fantastic. Featuring scenes of nature and the sea, they are characterised by an expressive use of colour, by indistinct, unresolved forms and above all by his depiction of light. An interactive part of the exhibition is dedicated to the study of Turner’s artistic techniques. Inspired by the idea that copying was a vital part of an artist’s education in the 18th & 19th century, visitors are encouraged to draw in the style of Turner by copying one of his sketches. Tate Britain is a celebration of British art over the past five hundred years; its Turner collection is outstanding and there are always exciting temporary exhibitions on display. Tate BritainSarah Brooks' review of Tate Britain in London.5 Date reviewed: Thursday 22nd September 2011 Share this


Which company introduced the first water proof watch in 1927?

The History of Rolex - The Vintage Watch Company The History of Rolex 1905 Hans Wilsdorf founds London branch In 1905, at the age of 24, Hans Wilsdorf founded a company in London specialising in the distribution of timepieces. 1908 The Name Rolex was born Hans Wilsdorf wanted his watches to bear a name that was short, easy to say and remember in any language, and which looked good on watch movements and dials. The Name Rolex was born. 1920 1920s Deco Diamond Rolex During the 1920s and 1930s Rolex made some Exceptionally Beautiful Diamond pieces, hand wound and fitted with Silk Moiré straps for the evening. These pieces are very special and Rare and evoke all the glamour and craftsmanship of the Deco Period. 1927 Mercedes Gleitze Swims The Channel 1927 a Rolex Oyster crossed the English Channel, worn by a young English swimmer named Mercedes Gleitze. The swim lasted over 10 hours and the watch remained in perfect working order at the end of it. 1931 The First Self-Winding Automatic Mechanism In 1931, Rolex invented and patented the world's first self-winding Automatic mechanism with a Perpetual rotor. 1945 The First Datejust The year 1945 saw the birth of the Datejust, the first self-winding wrist to indicate the date in a window on the dial. 1952 Elizabeth II Became Queen In 1952 Queen Elizabeth II became Queen in 1952 at the age of 21, she is recognised as the longest reigning monarch in English history. Vintage Watch Company wishes to congratulate the Queen on this auspicious occasion. 1953 Everest In 1953, Sir John Hunt’s expedition, in which Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest, was equipped with Oyster Perpetuals. 1953 The Explorer 1953 The Submariner Launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ watch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).  Its rotatable bezel allows divers to read their immersion time. 1955 The GMT-Master The GMT-Master was developed to meet the specific needs of airline pilots. It became the official watch of several airlines, among them the famous Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am. Its most distinguishing visual feature was the two-tone bezel which marked daytime from nighttime hours. 1956 The Day-Date In 1956, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date made its debut. It was the first wristwatch to display the date and day of the week. 1956 Milgauss The Milgauss, introduced in 1956, was designed to meet the demands of the scientific community and is capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss. 1963 The Cosmograph Daytona Launched in 1963 as a new-generation chronograph, the Cosmograph soon gained the name that became the mark of an icon: Daytona. Designed as the ultimate tool for endurance racing drivers, the Cosmograph Daytona was robust, waterproof and featured a tachymetric scale on the bezel for calculating average speed. The 1st Submariner With Date 1967 The Sea-Dweller 1967 saw the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, waterproof to a depth of 610 metres. To meet the needs of professional deep-sea divers, the case was equipped with a helium escape valve. 1971 The Explorer II Rolex presented the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II. The watch featured a distinctive 24-hour hand, an invaluable aid around the poles and beneath ground when you can't tell night from day. 1970s Stella Dial Rolex In the 1970s Rolex Introduced a Collection of Day Date and Datejust Models with Highly Unusual Lacquer and Stone Dials. Originally designed for the Middle East Market they have now grown in popularity the World Over. We showcase a Unique Collection of these so called "Stella" Dial Rolexes. We match them to their identical coloured Alligator Skin Strap enhancing the wearability of these Unique Pieces. Late 1970s Rolex Crown Collection Each Highly jewelled piece was made with Unique Reference Numbers relating to the Precious Stones used. Most pieces were made to order allowing the client to experiment with choice of Unique Dial, Bezel and Bracelet culminating in truly unique and Now highly sort after pieces. To own a RolexCrownCol


"Which American President used the slogan: ""It's morning again in America"" for his presidential campaign?"

Presidential-Project - Ronald Reagan Presidential-Project President Ronald Reagan was a member of the Republican Party. Path to President Reagan became the Governor of California in 1967. He also was re-elected Governor in 1970. Reagan's ran for the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1976, but lost to incumbent President Gerald Ford. Then in 1980, Reagan made a successful bid for Republican nomination and was subsequently re-elected President for a second term. He was President from 1981-1989. Campaign Slogan/Platform Ronald Reagan had two different campaign slogans. His first one, which he used during his campaign in 1980, was, "are you better off than you were four years ago?" His second campaign slogan, "It's morning again in America," was used in his 1984 campaign. Reagan's campaign platform was to stimulate the economy by lowering taxes, have government interfere less with people's lives, states’ rights, and a strong national defense. Election Results Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1981 and then a second time in 1985. The results after his election were considered a "landslide election" in 1981 and were as follows: He received 50.8% of the popular vote with Jimmy Carter having 41%. His number of Electoral College votes was 489 out of 538. Carter took the other 69 votes. Reagan's results after his 1985 election were: He had 58.8% of the popular vote with Walter Mondale having 40.5%. His number of Electoral College votes was 525 out of 538. This election was another, even larger, landslide for Reagan. 1981 electoral votes Country Issues Reagan faced many international issues during his presidency. Here are two: President Ronald Reagan, citing the threat posed to American nationals on the Caribbean nation of Grenada by that nation’s Marxist regime, orders the Marines to invade and secure their safety. There were nearly 1,000 Americans in Grenada at the time, many of them students at the island’s medical school. In little more than a week, Grenada’s government was overthrown. The situation on Grenada had been of concern to American officials since 1979, when the leftist Maurice Bishop seized power and began to develop close relations with Cuba. In 1983, another Marxist, Bernard Coard, had Bishop assassinated and took control of the government. Protesters clashed with the new government and violence escalated. Citing the danger to the U.S. citizens in Grenada, Reagan ordered nearly 2,000 U.S. troops into the island, where they soon found themselves facing opposition from Grenadan armed forces and groups of Cuban military engineers, in Grenada to repair and expand the island’s airport. Matters were not helped by the fact that U.S. forces had to rely on minimal intelligence about the situation. (The maps used by many of them were, in fact, old tourist maps of the island.) Reagan ordered in more troops, and by the time the fighting was done, nearly 6,000 U.S. troops were in Grenada. Nearly 20 of these troops were killed and over a hundred wounded; over 60 Grenadan and Cuban troops were killed. Coard’s government collapsed and was replaced by one acceptable to the United States. Afterwards, Reagan withdrew American forces. In 1986, the U.S. launched several airstrikes on a number of targets in Libya. The attacks were supposed to stop Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of Libya, from aiding terrorists. Intel found showed Qdoba as providing a bomb that terrorists used in Milan injuring 63 U.S. citizens. After the attacks were carried out, Reagan addressed the nation from the oval office. He said, "When our citizens are attacked or abused anywhere in the world on the direct orders of hostile regimes, we will respond so long as I'm in this office." Domestic Issues Reagan also faced numerous domestic issues during his presidency. Here are two: In August of 1981, U.S. Air Traffic Controllers went on strike. By going on strike they violated a federal regulation prohibiting government unions from striking as well as became a threat to America's economy by bringing air travel to a halt. Reagan gave the air traffic contro


Who received the best actor Oscar for the 1934 film ' It Happened One Night'?

It Happened One Night - Awards - IMDb Clark Gable In 1996, Steven Spielberg anonymously purchased Clark Gable's Oscar to protect it from further ... More In 1996, Steven Spielberg anonymously purchased Clark Gable's Oscar to protect it from further commercial exploitation, gave it back to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, commenting that he could think of "no better sanctuary for Gable's only Oscar than the Motion Picture Academy". Best Actress in a Leading Role Claudette Colbert Claudette Colbert was so convinced that she would lose the Oscar to write-in nominee Bette Davis ... More Claudette Colbert was so convinced that she would lose the Oscar to write-in nominee Bette Davis that she didn't attended the ceremony originally. She was summoned from a train station to pick up her Academy Award. Best Director


What was Elvis's last No 1 record in the UK in his lifetime?

ElvisNews.com: For The Billionth And The Last Time - Lifting The Lid On The King's Record Sales - Misc. For The Billionth And The Last Time - Lifting The Lid On The King's Record Sales By Elvis Australia - Nick Keene, Aug 3, 2007 How many records has Elvis actually sold? Did he really sell One Billion records as has been claimed. Nick Keene has researched this subject in depth with help from Ernst Jorgensen at Sony BMG and has compiled the following report. Some might say spin and hype did not start with politics, but in the entertainment world way back at the time of the Roman circuses. And nowhere will you find the air more thick with spin or hype than in the record industry. It seems that pretty well everybody in the business exaggerates the achievements of their clients perhaps because they assume that everyone else is doing the same. Bing Crosby's disc sales were once upon a time estimated by his record company on the basis of a somewhat quirky analysis of his sheet music sales and those of the Beatles were for years inflated on the rather spurious grounds that the sale of each one of their albums should be considered as equivalent to six singles. It is, however, going to come as rather a shock when fans begin to realise that the Presley figures have also not been immune to the odd spot of massaging over the years. Elvis did not sell 1 billion records by 1982 which claim first appeared via an article in the 'Washington Post' dated 12 July of that year and quoted RCA as its source, nor is there any validity in the current claim of 1.5 billion – whatever RCA/BMG may say in the liner notes on the back of one or two recent DVD releases. Rest assured my investigations reveal that Elvis is still by a distance the greatest record seller of all time, but even some 25 years later it is no easy task trying to establish whether or not his sales have actually exceeded one billion copies. So what happened? Well it seems that around five years after Elvis died a former Radio Luxembourg DJ by the name of Don Wardell took over from Joan Deary as the product manager in charge of the Elvis catalogue at RCA. And it was during his watch that the 'Washington Post' claim first began to appear on the back of Elvis albums and in press releases. Somebody else in the old RCA backroom may have initially dreamt up the figures, but it was Don Wardell who publicised them and thus must bear the responsibility. When some time later after BMG took over RCA the new team tried and failed to elicit any kind of rational explanation from Don Wardell it swiftly became apparent to them that he hadn’t got one. Unfortunately it would appear that those in the company who knew this to be the case kept quiet, presumably because they felt stuck with a claim that over the years had come to be largely accepted by much of the media and regarded as beyond dispute by the fans. Inexplicably, about a year or so ago one or two folk in BMG probably in the publicity department proceeded to take this discredited claim a stage further – which strikes me as a patently senseless and daft approach to take since if there is one artist whose achievements require little hype it surely has to be Elvis Presley.  Elvis Presley 1969 So how many records has Elvis actually sold? The truth is that nobody really knows or will ever know, because whilst it is possible, as I will demonstrate, to establish his likely American sales within what I deem to be an acceptable margin of error, Presley's international sales-like those of many other if not all artists- are much more difficult to ascertain. Nevertheless it is certainly possible to put forward a broad based estimate once a figure for his domestic sales has been determined. The previous 'finger in the wind' guesses by persons unknown in his record company to the effect that Elvis' US sales accounted for about 60% of the total are simply not borne out by the market evidence nor for that matter by the wealth of gold or silver disc awards from other countries which Elvis himself had hung up on the walls of Graceland during his lifetime.


When Labour came to power in 1997, which woman became Secretary of State for Social Security?

BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | The 'Blair babes': Where are they now? Printable version The 'Blair babes': Where are they now? The 101 women Labour MPs - or Blair Babes as they were called - were all smiles and waves in 1997, flanking the newly-elected Tony Blair. Never before had there been so many women in Parliament, let alone from one party. They arrived full of hope. What became of them? 1 Christine McCafferty (Calder Valley) - Still an MP, active in areas such as women's issues, she has been a Labour rebel at times, most recently about renewing the nuclear submarine system. 2 Helen Liddell (Airdrie & Shotts) - First elected in 1994 to the Scottish seat previously held by Labour leader John Smith. She began her ministerial career in 1997, holding various posts including with the Treasury, education and transport portfolios. She joined the Cabinet in 2001 when she became the first female Secretary of State for Scotland. She left the Cabinet in 2003, did not stand for re-election in 2005, becoming the British High Commissioner to Australia in July 2005. 3 Bridget Prentice (Lewisham East) - Ms Prentice went from being an opposition whip to taking up the same role for the Labour government in 1997. She has had stints as Parliamentary Private Secretary first to Brian Wilson, and subsequently to Lord Irvine and is now a constitutional affairs minister. 4 Alice Mahon (Halifax) - retired at the 2005 election 5 Judith Church (Dagenham) - stood down at the 2001 election, saying she wanted to spend more time with her young sons. 6 Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire) - was secretary of the Welsh Parliamentary Labour Party but stood down at 2005 election. 7 Joan Ruddock (Lewisham Deptford) - A high-profile Greenham Common protester, Ms Ruddock was elected to Parliament in 1987 and was on the frontbench until Labour came to power in 1997 when she was shifted to the unpaid post of minister for women, and then dropped in Blair's first reshuffle. She remains an active backbencher. Ann Clwyd 8 Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley) - In December 2006 she became the first sitting chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party to be voted out of the post - losing by 13 votes. She was Blair's special envoy on human rights in Iraq from 2003 to 2005 - possibly leading some backbenchers to regard her as being too close to Tony Blair. 9 Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby) - won Crosby on a huge swing in 1997 to become the first ever Labour MP for the seat. Did not make an immediate impact in the Commons because she gave birth to her third child soon after the election and took six months off from Parliament. She remains an MP. Estelle Morris 10 Estelle Morris (Birmingham Yardley) - When Labour came to power in 1997, Ms Morris had been an MP for five years and was appointed as an under secretary to the Department for Education and Employment. She became the first secretary of state for the new Department for Education and Skills after the 2001 election. But in October 2002, after a series of fiascos she surprisingly quit, saying she was not up to the job. After a backbench stint, she returned as a junior arts minister in 2003 but finally stood down as an MP at the 2005 election. She was made a life peer in 2005 and is pro-vice chancellor of Sunderland University. 11 Ann Coffey (Stockport) - Despite being a whip and a health spokeswoman in her first term in Parliament before Labour came to power, she was not promoted to minister, instead serving as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Tony Blair. She is currently in the same role for Trade Secretary Alistair Darling. 12 Lynda Clark (Edinburgh Pentlands) - Did not stand for re-election in 2005 and was appointed a life peer in July 2005. 13 Diane Abbott (Hackney North & Stoke Newington) - She was Britain's first black woman MP when elected in 1987. She has been a vocal critic of her own party, and managed to ride out the storm caused by her sending her son to a fee-paying school. Is now a political pundit on the BBC's late night This Week show. 14 Maria Eagle (Liverpool Garston) - Junior minister at the Northe


Murray Gell-Mann developed a theory in 1964 that the smallest particle in the universe was called what?

Part of the Computing fundamentals glossary: A quark is one of two currently recognized groups of fundamental particles, which are subatomic, indivisible (at least as far as we know today) particles that represent the smallest known units of matter . Twelve fundamental particles - six quarks and six leptons (the other type) - are the basic building blocks for everything in the universe. Both quarks and leptons are distinguished in terms of flavors . as a way to distinguish them from each other. The six quark flavors are: up, down, top, bottom, strange, and charm. Everything in our readily observable world seems to be made up of just the up quark, the down quark, and the electron (which is the most famous flavor of lepton). Murray Gell-Mann named the quark in 1964. Independently of each other, Gell-Mann and another physicist, George Zweig, theorized that the differences between protons, neutrons, and newly discovered particles could be explained by the existence of these still smaller particles. Gell-Mann won the 1969 Nobel Prize in physics for his work with fundamental particles. It is entirely possible that quarks and leptons may turn out to be made up of smaller particles. The atom , after all, was once thought to be the smallest possible unit of matter. However, as we now know, the nuclei of atoms are made up of protons and neutrons which are, in turn, made up of quarks and leptons. This was last updated in September 2005 Contributor(s): Vincent Martinez


"Which word for a place of noise and confusion comes from the Greek, literally meaning ""all demons""?"

Pandemonium - definition of pandemonium by The Free Dictionary Pandemonium - definition of pandemonium by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pandemonium pan·de·mo·ni·um  (păn′də-mō′nē-əm) n. A condition or scene of noisy confusion: "The whole lobby was a perfect pandemonium, and the din was terrific" (Jerome K. Jerome). See Synonyms at noise . [From Pandæmonium, capital of Hell in Paradise Lost, an epic poem by John Milton : Greek pan-, pan- + Greek daimōn, lesser god, demon; see demon + New Latin -ium, neuter n. suffix; see -ium.] pan′de·mo′ni·ac (-nē-ăk′) adj. pandemonium 1. wild confusion; uproar 2. a place of uproar and chaos [C17: coined by Milton to designate the capital of hell in Paradise Lost, from pan- + Greek daimōn demon] ˌpandeˈmoniˌac, pandemoniacal, pandemonic adj pan•de•mo•ni•um (ˌpæn dəˈmoʊ ni əm) 1. wild uproar or disorder; tumult. 2. a place or scene of turmoil or utter chaos. 3. (often cap.) the abode of all the demons. [1667; after Pandaemonium, Milton's name in Paradise Lost for the capital of hell] pandemonium - Literally means abode of all demons (or hell), from Greek pan-, "all," and daimon, "demon(s)." See also related terms for hell . Pandemonium 1. the abode of all demons; Heil. 2. any scène of wild confusion or disorder. 1. the abode of all demons; Hell. 2. (l.c.) any scene of wild confusion or disorder.  a place or gathering of wild persons; originally denoted hell [from Paradise Lost]. Examples: pandemonium of dancing and whooping, 1865; of devils; of iniquity, 1800. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: bedlam , chaos , topsy-turvydom , topsy-turvyness confusion - disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion" balagan - a word for chaos or fiasco borrowed from modern Hebrew (where it is a loan word from Russian); "it was utter and complete balagan!" pandemonium pandemonium [ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm] N (= chaos) → jaleo m, desmadre m at this there was pandemonium → en esto se armó un tremendo jaleo , en esto se armó las de Caín it's sheer pandemonium! → ¡es un desmadre ! pandemonium Pandemonium broke out → Un vacarme infernal éclata . It's pandemonium! BUT C'est la confusion!. pandemonium n → Chaos nt; at this there was pandemonium or pandemonium broke out → daraufhin brach ein Chaos aus or die Hölle los ; scenes of pandemonium → chaotische Szenen pl; judging by the pandemonium coming from the classroom → dem Höllenlärm in der Klasse nach zu urteilen pandemonium pandemonium (pӕndiˈmouniəm) noun a state of noise and confusion. There was pandemonium in the classroom before the teacher arrived. pandemonium ضَجَّه، صَخَب безредие pandemônio vřava der Höllenlärm vild forvirring πανδαιμόνιο pandemonio , estruendo infernal korralagedus ja põrgulärm جنجال؛ غوغا sekasorto vacarme מהומה कोलाहल, हो-हल्ला urnebes, metež zűrzavar kekalutan ringlulreið pandemonio 大騒ぎ 아수라장 tikras pragaras, maišatis šausmīgs troksnis; kņada; jandāliņš hiruk-pikuk tumult vilt kaos , forvirring zamieszanie , piekło غرغړې، شوراوزوږ، دشيطانانو اوديوانوماڼۍ pandemónio vacarm шум ; столпотворение vrava; blázinec peklenski hrup halabuka tumult, kaos, oväsen ความโกลาหล kargaşa 極端混亂嘈雜的 справжнє пекло; сум'яття شوروغوغا sự huyên náo 大混乱的场面，嘈杂 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Order and Disorder References in classic literature ? There were days when she was unhappy, she did not know why,--when it did not seem worth while to be glad or sorry, to be alive or dead; when life appeared to her like a grotesque pandemonium and humanity like worms struggling blindly toward inevitable annihilation. View in context Round went the busily revolving machinery, kept in motion by the scissor-grinder's foot, and wore away the hard steel against the hard stone, whence issued an intense and spiteful prolongation of a hiss as fierce as those emitted by Satan and his compeers in Pandemonium, though squeezed into smaller compass. View in context Th' other way SATAN went d


"From which 1950 film musical does the song ""I Got the Sun in the Morning"" come?"

"Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your Gun (1950) - YouTube "Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your Gun (1950) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 6, 2015 "Anything You Can Do" is a song composed by Irving Berlin for the 1946 Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun. The song is a spirited duet, with one male singer and one female singer attempting to outdo each other in increasingly complex tasks. In the musical, the song sets the scene for the climactic sharpshooting contest between Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. Its most memorable lines are, "Anything you can do I can do better; I can do anything better than you." The song was first performed in the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun (1946), by Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton. This is the original musical film version from Annie Get Your Gun (1950), sung by Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. Category


For which film did Gary Cooper win Best Actor Oscar in 1941?

Sergeant York (1941) - 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 A hillbilly sharpshooter drafted in WW1 despite his claim to be a pacifist, who ends up becoming a war hero. Director: Abem Finkel (original screen play), Harry Chandlee (original screen play) | 4 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 40 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 21 titles created 08 Dec 2011 a list of 38 titles created 29 Dec 2015 a list of 47 titles created 6 months ago a list of 47 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Sergeant York " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     2     Oscars. Another    2 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The story of the life and career of the famed baseball player, Lou Gehrig. Director: Sam Wood A man needing money agrees to impersonate a nonexistent person who said he'd be committing suicide as a protest, and a political movement begins. Director: Frank Capra Longfellow Deeds, a simple-hearted Vermont tuba player, inherits a fortune and has to contend with opportunist city slickers. Director: Frank Capra A group of ivory-tower lexicographers realize they need to hear how real people talk, and end up helping a beautiful singer avoid police and escape from the Mob. Director: Howard Hawks The pacifist attitude of a Quaker family is tested as a result of the American Civil War. Director: William Wyler The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan . Director: Michael Curtiz Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson Stars: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru Directors: John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell At a remote South American trading port, the manager of an air freight company is forced to risk his pilots' lives in order to win an important contract. Director: Howard Hawks After being released from prison, notorious thief Roy Earle is hired by his old boss to help a group of inexperienced criminals plan and carry out the robbery of a California resort. Director: Raoul Walsh During World War II, American expatriate Harry Morgan helps transport a French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while romancing a sensuous lounge singer. Director: Howard Hawks Directors: Lloyd Bacon, Byron Haskin, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Raymond Massey, Alan Hale Edit Storyline A hillbilly sharpshooter becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI when he single-handedly attacks and captures a German position using the same strategy as in turkey shoot. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca> See All (96)  » Taglines: America's Greatest Modern Hero! Timelier today than ever . . thrilling and inspiring story of the kind of men that America is made of! See more  » Genres: 27 September 1941 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: The Amazing Life of Sergeant York See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The actual firearm used by Alvin C. York to dispose of a line of seven Germans was not a Luger as depicted in the film, but rather a 1911 .45 ACP automatic. The Luger was preferred for the filmmaking, however, purely on the basis that they couldn't get the .45 to fire blanks. See more » Goofs When Private York returns from contemplating his exemption back in Tennessee, the clerk permits York into the major's office with, "All right, Sergeant," rather than, "All right, Private," but his promotion to the rank of Corporal has not yet been approved. See more » Quotes My Country 'tis of Thee (uncredited) Music from "God Save the


Which national radio station broadcasts on either 693 or 909 kHz Medium Wave?

London Radio Stations - AM Stations London Radio Stations - AM Stations All frequencies on this page are in kHz unless otherwise stated. There are two AM broadcast bands - long wave and medium wave. All AM stations in the UK broadcast in mono only. Long Wave The long wave band stretches from 145 to 290 kHz. 198     BBC Radio 4 Broadcasting House, LONDON, W1A 1AA Tel +44 20 7580 4468, Fax +44 20 7636 9786 Broadcasts the same programme as the FM version, with one or some minor exceptions. One of the most notable exceptions is the cricket commentary during test matches - the ever popular Test Match Special. This frequency is (theoretically at least) available throughout the country. For more details, see the 93.5 MHz FM entry. 252     Atlantic 74 Newman Street, LONDON, W1P 3LA Tel +44 20 7637 5252, Fax +44 20 7637 3925 In my opinion, the awful reception that is inherent at this frequency makes the station difficult to listen to. In 1998 Altlantic 252 changed its format from a safe pop mix to a more trendy underground sound featuring new bands. Medium Wave The medium wave band covers 530 to 1610 kHz - channel spacing 9 kHz. 558     Spectrum International Radio International     Radio Centre, 204/206 Queenstown Road, LONDON, SW8 3NR Tel +44 20 7627 4433, Fax +44 20 7627 3409   Multi-ethnic programming. Includes news in different languages (Italian, for one). On air 25 June 1990. 630     BBC Three Counties See 103.8 MHz FM entry. 648     BBC World Service Bush House, Strand, LONDON, WC2B 4PH Tel +44 20 7240 3456, Fax +44 20 7557 1258 World news from the BBC in London. Slight alterations from the standard English language World Service output. Web site has live audio. Also broadcasts on 6.195 and 9.41 MHz on the short wave band in this region, and many other shortwave frequencies world-wide. 720     BBC Radio 4 Broadcasting House, LONDON, W1A 1AA Tel +44 20 7580 4468, Fax +44 20 7636 9786 See the 93.5 MHz FM service for details. This frequency (London only) carries the long wave service. 765     BBC Essex See 103.5 MHz FM entry. 828     Classic Gold Chiltern     Road, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1HQ Tel +44 1582 676200, Fax +44 1582 676251   Not a London station, but from Luton so you will hear it in North London. Golden oldie hits, one of many AM stations owned by GWR which have the same title (Classic Gold) and format. Interesting. Not. 909     BBC Radio 5 Live BBC, national Broadcasting House, LONDON, W1A 1AA Tel +44 20 7580 4468, Fax +44 20 7636 9786 Has developed a very good reputation for sport, news and phone-ins. Great coverage of the Wimbledon tennis championships for example. You might also pick it up on 693. Live audio web link features programmes that do not feature live sport - the BBC do not have rights to web-cast live most sports. Listen live link for slow connections . 963     Liberty Radio 7th Floor, Trevor House, 100 Brompton Road, LONDON, SW3     1ER Tel +44 20 7225 6755, Fax +44 20 7225 6725 "More tunes, more chat, more fun." Adult oriented  music and chat, this station has a friendly and fun sound. "The Tobester" (Toby Anstis) is cheerful genuinely interesting to listen to in the mornings  and Claire Ashford was a great sounding natural entertainer in the evenings,  before she got moved to daytime. London's best AM station we reckon. Certainly  its most original, avoiding a lot of the cliches than AM radio is often saddled  with. Renamed in 1997; used to be Viva. This is the eastern London transmitter.  In 1999(?) they obtained a second transmitter, 972, serving West London. Typical  music - 70's and 80's, e.g. ABBA, Pet Shop Boys. Website currently unavailable  (September 2001). 972     Liberty Radio West London transmitter. See 963 entry above. 1035     Ritz 33-35 Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, HA9 8RT Tel +44 20 8733 1300, Fax +44 20 8733 1393 Country music. On air 1 September 1994. Used to be called RTL Country until early 2000, now owned by Ritz Music Group. 1089     talkSPORT PO Box 1089, LONDON, W1A 1PP Tel +44 20 7636 1089, Fax +44 20


How was Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin better known?

Impromptu Plot and Cast | Movies.com DVD FULL SYNOPSIS Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, better known in the literary world as George Sand, not only took a man's name, but trotted around wearing pants and smoking cigars in public. No great shakes today, but in the 1800s she was perhaps the most famous (or infamous) woman in the world. One of the first original celebrities, aside from her garb and literary output, she was known to inspire many duels and broken hearts among other famous hedonist artists. One character describes her in Impromptu, as "that graveyard." The film engages in a sexual roundelay among Sand's (Judy Davis) many friends -- Eugene Delacroix (Ralph Brown), Alfred DeMusset (Mandy Patinkin), Franz Liszt (Julian Sands), and Frederick Chopin (Hugh Grant). The entire crew heads off to the summer estate of the Duke and Duchess d'Antan (Anton Rodgers and Emma Thompson), invited there by the culture-vulture hosts. Sand takes a bead on the sickly Chopin and spends her time throwing herself at him. Also on hand is Liszt's mistress Marie d'Agoult (Bernadette Peters) and Felicien Mallefille (Georges Corraface), Sand's recently jilted lover. Mallefille is jealous of any of the other guests who glance in Sand's direction and continually challenges them to duels. Marie, on the other hand, is enlisted by Sand to deliver a note to Chopin. But Marie, jealous of Sand, delivers the note substituting her name for Sand's. And as the weekend continues, the sexual merry-go-round continues at full tilt. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi Release date:April 12, 1991


Which musical term is used when the music should be played quickly?

Musical Terms: The Classic FM musical dictionary - classicfm.com - Classic FM Musical Terms: The Classic FM musical dictionary 20th October 2014, 15:29 Your comprehensive guide to musical definitions and terminology. A (Italian: 'getting faster') Adagio -  (Italian: 'slow'). Meaning the music should be played slowly. Barber's 'Adagio' is a fantastic example of this. Allegro -  (Italian: 'lively'). Meaning the music should be played cheerfully. Upbeat and brisk. Try Rossini 's  William Tell overture for size. Andante -  (Italian: 'walking'). Meaning the music should be played at a walking pace. Not too fast or slow. Aria -  (Italian: 'air'). An aria is a song, generally used to describe set-piece songs in Opera . Atonal -  Music in which no key can be established. The technique is heard in a lot of 20th Century music. Composers from the Second Viennese School used atonality as a basis for much of their work. B Ballad -  from the vulgar Latin 'ballare', meaning to dance. A work in dance form imitative of a folk song, with a narrative structure. Bar -  A vertical line through the stave, to mark the music into sections, each with a set amount of beats within. Barcarolle -  A boating song, generally describing the songs sung by gondoliers in Venice. Chopin , Mendelssohn, Fauré and Offenbach all wrote works imitating the form. Baritone -  Male singing voice in the middle range. Gerald Finley is a world class example of a baritone. Baroque -  A period in art and music from around 1600-1750. Composers include Monteverdi , Purcell , Rameau , Bach , Vivaldi and Handel . Basso Continuo -  (Italian: 'continuous bass'). A form of bass line used in music from the Baroque period. It is usually notated with numbers indicating what chords can be used, so the continuo player can embellish the lines. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are a fine example of this. Berceuse -  A lullaby. Generally slow and undulating, Chopin's famous  Berceuse is the most well known example of the form. Bolero -  A Spanish dance. The most famous example is Ravel's Boléro . C Cadence -  Two chords at the end of a piece which provide a type of 'punctuation' at the end of a musical phrase. Cadences can either suggest the sentence isn't over, or provide a type of musical 'full-stop'.  Cantata -  A choral work that uses solo voices with an instrumental (usually orchestral) accompaniment. A cantata is generally a choral work of some length that also uses solo voices, usually with instrumental accompaniment. The texts used may be sacred or secular. Some cantatas use solo voices without chorus or choir. Listen to Bach's Cantata No. 140 (Wachet Auf) for a beautiful example. Capriccio -  (Italian: 'caprice'). A lively piece of music, usually free in its form and short. Tchaikovsky's Capriccio Italien is certainly in high spirits. Chanson -  (French: 'song'). A French song, from the middle ages to the 20th century. Chorale -  A Lutheran hymn. Generally the music moves in block chords. The most famous Chorales of all were written by Bach. Chord -  The sounding of two or more notes at the same time. Chromatic -  Notes which do not belong to the diatonic scale. For example, in the scale of C major (the white notes on the piano ), they black keys (sharps and flats) are the chromatic notes. Rimsky Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee is a particularly exciting example of a work built around the chromatic scale. Clef -  Several symbols drawn at the end of a stave, indicating the pitch of the notes written on that stave.  Coda -  (Italian: 'tail'). The tail end of a piece of music. Usually a section which indicates the end of the piece or section is approaching.  Coloratura -  (Italian: 'colouring'). A type of decoration, usually in singing that is ornate and richly ornamented. Dame Joan Sutherland was one of the greatest coloratura sopranos of all time. Concerto -  A piece of instrumental music for soloist contrasted by an ensemble (either a small group of musicians or a full orchestra). Rachmaninov's epic Piano Concerto No. 2 remains one of the most popular works in the genre. Count


Give a year in the life of Leonardo do Vinci?

Leonardo da Vinci - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Leonardo da Vinci A+E Networks Introduction Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a painter, architect, inventor, and student of all things scientific. His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomized the term “Renaissance man.” Today he remains best known for his art, including two paintings that remain among the world’s most famous and admired, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Art, da Vinci believed, was indisputably connected with science and nature. Largely self-educated, he filled dozens of secret notebooks with inventions, observations and theories about pursuits from aeronautics to anatomy. But the rest of the world was just beginning to share knowledge in books made with moveable type, and the concepts expressed in his notebooks were often difficult to interpret. As a result, though he was lauded in his time as a great artist, his contemporaries often did not fully appreciate his genius—the combination of intellect and imagination that allowed him to create, at least on paper, such inventions as the bicycle, the helicopter and an airplane based on the physiology and flying capability of a bat. Google Leonardo da Vinci: Early Life and Training Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was born in Anchiano, Tuscany (now Italy), close to the town of Vinci that provided the surname we associate with him today. In his own time he was known just as Leonardo or as “Il Florentine,” since he lived near Florence—and was famed as an artist, inventor and thinker. Did You Know? Leonardo da Vinci’s father, an attorney and notary, and his peasant mother were never married to one another, and Leonardo was the only child they had together. With other partners, they had a total of 17 other children, da Vinci’s half-siblings. Da Vinci’s parents weren’t married, and his mother, Caterina, a peasant, wed another man while da Vinci was very young and began a new family. Beginning around age 5, he lived on the estate in Vinci that belonged to the family of his father, Ser Peiro, an attorney and notary. Da Vinci’s uncle, who had a particular appreciation for nature that da Vinci grew to share, also helped raise him. Leonardo da Vinci: Early Career Da Vinci received no formal education beyond basic reading, writing and math, but his father appreciated his artistic talent and apprenticed him at around age 15 to the noted sculptor and painter Andrea del Verrocchio, of Florence. For about a decade, da Vinci refined his painting and sculpting techniques and trained in mechanical arts. When he was 20, in 1472, the painters’ guild of Florence offered da Vinci membership, but he remained with Verrocchio until he became an independent master in 1478. Around 1482, he began to paint his first commissioned work, The Adoration of the Magi, for Florence’s San Donato, a Scopeto monastery. However, da Vinci never completed that piece, because shortly thereafter he relocated to Milan to work for the ruling Sforza clan, serving as an engineer, painter, architect, designer of court festivals and, most notably, a sculptor. The family asked da Vinci to create a magnificent 16-foot-tall equestrian statue, in bronze, to honor dynasty founder Francesco Sforza. Da Vinci worked on the project on and off for 12 years, and in 1493 a clay model was ready to display. Imminent war, however, meant repurposing the bronze earmarked for the sculpture into cannons, and the clay model was destroyed in the conflict after the ruling Sforza duke fell from power in 1499. Leonardo da Vinci: “The Last Supper” and “Mona Lisa” Although relatively few of da Vinci’s paintings and sculptures survive—in part because his total output was quite small—two of his extant works are among the world’s most well-known and admired paintings. The first is da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” painted during his time in Milan, from about 1495 to 1498. A tempera and oil mural on plaster, “The Last Supper” was created for the refectory of the city’s Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Also known as “The Cenacle,” this work measures about 15 by 29 feet and


In 1917 which Frenchman was appointed chief of the General staff and commander in chief of the Allied armies?

Ferdinand Foch - World War I - French Army By Kennedy Hickman Ferdinand Foch - Early Life & Career: Born October 2, 1851, at Tarbez, France, Ferdinand Foch was the son of a civil servant. After attending school locally, he entered the Jesuit College at St. Etienne. Resolving to seek a military career at an early age after being enthralled by stories of the Napoleonic Wars by his elder relatives, Foch enlisted in the French Army in 1870 during Franco-Prussian War. Following the French defeat the follwoing year, he elected to remain in the service and began attending the Ècole Polytechnique. Completing his education three years later, he received a commission as a lieutenant in the 24th Artillery. Promoted to captain in 1885, Foch began taking classes at the Ècole Supérieure de Guerre (War College). Graduating two years later, he proved to be one of the best military minds in his class. Ferdinand Foch - Military Theorist: After moving through various postings over the next decade, Foch was invited to return to the Ècole Supérieure de Guerre as an instructor. In his lectures, he became one of the first to thoroughly analyze operations during the Napoleonic and Franco-Prussian Wars. Recognized as France's "most original military thinker of his generation," Foch was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1898. His lectures were later published as On the Principles of War (1903) and On the Conduct of War (1904). Though his teachings advocated for well-developed offensives and attacks, they were later misinterpreted and used to support those who believed in the cult of the offensive during the early days of World War I . Foch remained at the college until 1900 when political machinations saw him forced to return to a line regiment. Promoted to colonel in 1903, Foch became chief of staff for V Corps two years later. In 1907, Foch was elevated to brigadier general and after brief service with the General Staff of the War Ministry returned to the Ècole Supérieure de Guerre as commandant. Remaining at the school for four years, he received a promotion to major general in 1911 and lieutenant general two years later. This last promotion brought him command of XX Corps which was stationed at Nancy. Foch was in this post when World War I began in August 1914. Part of General Vicomte de Curières de Castelnau's Second Army, XX Corps took part in the Battle of the Frontiers . Performing well despite the French defeat, Foch was selected by the French Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Joffre , to lead the newly-formed Ninth Army. Ferdinand Foch - The Marne & Race to the Sea: Assuming command, Foch moved his men into a gap between the Fourth and Fifth Armies. Taking part in the First Battle of the Marne , Foch's troops halted several German attacks. During the fighting, he famously reported, "Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I attack." Counterattacking, Foch pushed the Germans back across the Marne and liberated Châlons on September 12. With the Germans establishing a new position behind the Aisne River, both sides began the Race to the Sea with the hope of turning the other's flank. To aid in coordinating French actions during this phase of the war, Joffre named Foch Assistant Commander-in-Chief on October 4 with responsibility for overseeing the northern French armies and working with the British. Ferdinand Foch - Northern Army Group: In this role, Foch directed French forces during the First Battle of Ypres later that month. For his efforts, he received an honorary knighthood from King George V. As fighting continued into 1915, he oversaw French efforts during the Artois Offensive that fall. A failure, it gained little ground in exchange for a large number of casualties. In July 1916, Foch commanded French troops during the Battle of the Somme . Severely criticized for the severe losses sustained by French forces during the course of the battle, Foch was removed from command in December. Sent to Senlis, he was charged with leading a planning group. With the ascent of General Philipp


Which French playwright's real name was Jean Baptiste Poquelin?

Biography of Moliere - French Dramatist and more! MOLIERE - French Dramatist La Comédie Française or le Théâtre      Français -- the French national theater -- was founded in 1680      in Paris by merging three existing companies: the Hôtel de Bourgogne,      the Théâtre du Marais, and the troupe of Molière. It is      organized cooperatively, according to the original charter granted by Louis      XIV and revised by Napoleon. From its inception the company has had a      tumultuous existence. During the French Revolution the Comédie      Française split into two rival factions. In 1803 it was reconstituted.      As recently as 1945 and 1959 internal problems necessitated reforms in its      charter. It is still noted for its productions of classical French drama. Alvin Goldfarb. Bibliography: A. Houssaye, Behind      the Scenes of the Comédie Française (1889);      H.C. Lancaster, The Comédie Française,      2 vols (1941; 1951). Molière {mohl-yair'}, whose real name was Jean Baptiste Poquelin, composed 12 of the most durable and penetratingly satirical full-length comedies of all time, some in rhyming verse, some in prose, as well as six shorter farces and comedies. As a comic dramatist he ranks with such other distinctive masters of the genre as Aristophanes, Plautus, and George Bernard Shaw. He was also the leading French comic actor, stage director, and dramatic theoretician of the 17th century. In a theatrical period, the early baroque, dominated by the formal neoclassical tragedies of Mairet, Rotrou, du Ryer, Pierre and Thomas Corneille, and Racine, Molière affirmed the potency of comedy as a serious, flexible art form. He also wrote a number of pastorals and other indoor and outdoor divertissements, such as his popular comedy-ballets, that depended on a formidable array of stage machinery (mostly imported from Italy) capable of providing swift and startling changes of sumptuous scenic effects. He was born on Jan. 15, 1622, to Marie and Jean Poquelin; his father was a Parisian furniture merchant and upholsterer to the king. Jean Baptiste received his early education at the College de Clermont, a Jesuit school, becoming a promising scholar of Latin and Greek. Although he proceeded to study law and was awarded his law degree in 1642, he turned away from both the legal profession and his father's business. Instead, he incorporated (1643) an acting troupe, the Illustre Theatre, in collaboration with the Bejart family, probably because he had fallen in love with their oldest daughter, Madeleine Bejart, who became his mistress. At roughly the same time he also acquired the pseudonym Molière. With this company, Molière played an unsuccessful season in Paris and went bankrupt, then left to tour the provinces, primarily in southern and southwestern France, from about 1646 to 1658. During these 12 years he polished his skills as actor, director, administrator, and playwright. In 1658 the troupe returned to Paris and played before Louis XIV. The king's brother became Molière's patron; later Molière and his colleagues were appointed official providers of entertainment to the Sun King himself. In the following 24 years, starting with The Precious Maidens Ridiculed (1659), which established him as the most popular comic playwright of the day, and ending with The Imaginary Invalid (1673), Molière advanced from being a gifted adapter of Italian-derived sketches and a showman who put on extravaganzas to a writer whose best plays had the lasting impact of tragedies. Unwittingly, he made many enemies. The clergy mistakenly believed that certain of his plays were attacks on the church. Other playwrights resented his continual experiments with comic forms (as in The School for Wives) and with verse (as in Amphitryon). Famous tragedians such as Montfleury and Hauteroche envied his success with the public and the royal protection he enjoyed. Molière responded by incorporating some of his detractors into his comedies as buffoons and ineffectuals. In 1662 he married Armande Béjart


"From which 1950 film musical does the song ""Honey Bun"" come?"

South Pacific - Songs South Pacific - Songs Synopsis DVD Cast The songs for "South Pacific" were written in 1949 for the Broadway play. The score contains some of the most beautiful and powerful songs written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The lyrics of "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" are particularly strong, as they deal with the issue of prejudice and hatred that is too often instilled in young children by their parents and communities. The film also has wonderful comic and upbeat songs, such as "Honey Bun." "South Pacific" has one of the longest scores for a movie musical, with 16 songs. All of the songs from the original Broadway play were retained and one song, "My Girl Back Home," that was cut from the Broadway production was added back into the film. The soundtrack album of "South Pacific" was a huge hit in England where it remained the number one album for the entire year of 1959. Some Enchanted Evening When Nellie and Emile discover that they are in love with each other, they sing about “Some Enchanted Evening” when you meet a stranger and fall in love with him/her. "Some Enchanted Evening" has been a hit for several artists and it has been recorded many times by a wide range of artists, including pop artists (Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand), opera singers (Ezio Pinza, Jose Carreras, Kiri Te Kanawa) and even country artists (Willie Nelson). I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy Nellie tells her friends how happy she is because “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy.” "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy" was written for both the character of Nellie Forbush and to match the personality of the original star of the Broadway play, Mary Martin. Bali Ha'i Bloody Mary tries to lure Lieutenant Cable to her beautiful, mysterious home on “Bali Ha’i.” "Bali Ha'i," although not the real name of an island, was based on the island of Aoba or Ambae in Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides), the place where James Michener, the author of the book, "Tales of the South Pacific," was stationed during World War II. In the movie version, Bloody Mary was on Hanalei Bay, Kauai, when she sang "Bali Ha'i." Bloody Mary The sailors sing about “Bloody Mary.” There is Nothin' Like a Dame The lonely sailors lament about being without women and they say that “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.” Happy Talk After Bloody Mary introduces Lieutenant Cable to her daughter, Liat, she tells them to make “Happy Talk” with their hands and hearts. A Cock-Eyed Optimist Nellie explains to Emile her positive outlook on life and why she is “A Cock-Eyed Optimist.” Twin Soliloquies (Wonder How it Feels) When Nellie and Emile realize that they have feelings for each other, they “Wonder How It Feels” to be in love with each other. Dites Moi Emile’s two young children sing a French song, “Dites Moi,” to Nellie. I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa my Hair Nellie tells her friends that she will stop seeing Emile and that “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair” and send him on his way. Younger than Springtime When Lieutenant Cable starts to fall in love with Liat, he tells her that she is “Younger than Springtime.” Honey Bun Nellie performs “Honey Bun” for the sailors. “Honey Bun” is the only song in “South Pacific” that is not directly connected to the plot of the movie. My Girl Back Home Joe Cable tells Nellie about “My Girl Back Home” in Philadelphia. You've Got to be Carefully Taught When Nellie wonders why she and Joe are so prejudiced, he tells her that it’s not something you’re born with but something “You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught.” This Nearly was Mine


"Which group has released the albums ""Fear Of Music"", 'True Stories"" and ""Remain In Light""?"

True Stories - Talking Heads | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Talking Heads google+ AllMusic Review               by Michael Hastings Time hasn't been kind to Talking Heads ' ancillary soundtrack to David Byrne 's oddball directorial debut. Though it generated one of the band's biggest radio hits ("Wild Wild Life"), both the film and its songs were dismissed as self-consciously quirky retreads of other, better material; and it's well-known the quartet was beginning to splinter apart around the time of the sessions. Byrne himself has said that he regretted the whole notion of releasing True Stories with his own vocals, a decision made at the behest of the film's financial backers: All along, he intended for the lyrics to be sung, in character, by Pops Staples, John Goodman , and the rest of the cast. (Some of these alternate-vocal versions were eventually released as B-sides.) Despite its perfunctory nature, however, True Stories is not without its charms. Though an obvious swipe at consumerism, "Love for Sale" boasts one of the band's best hooks, and it's easily their hardest-rocking tune since the Fear of Music days. "Radio Head" is a successful continuation of some of the regional-American motifs Byrne explored on Little Creatures (and bears the distinction of inspiring Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood , and company to name their band after it). Free from the movie's weird patina of irony, "Dream Operator" is one of the most affecting tunes Talking Heads ever recorded; the closing-credits theme "City of Dreams" is similarly touching. Elsewhere, there is filler -- touching upon gospel, country-western, zydeco, and sundry other Byrne influences -- but the band's skill at arranging an album and maintaining a mood remains intact. So while True Stories may remain a regrettable chapter in the band's history, it's certainly not an embarrassing one. Track Listing


Which national radio station broadcasts between 99.9 and 101.9 Mhz?

The Audience | Global The Audience Classic FM: The UK's favourite classical music station. Classic FM has a mission, to make classical music accessible and relevant to a modern audience through its engaging style. And as one of the top three commercial radio stations in the UK, with 5.3 million listeners tuning in every week, and with its truly national FM coverage, Classic FM’s fresh approach to classical music does exactly that. Map With coverage right across the UK, wherever you are you'll always be able to tune in to hear your favourite classical pieces. Find out more Stats The figures don't lie, take a look at the stats and find out who listens to and loves Classic FM. Find out more Rajar If you're looking for the latest RAJAR figures for Classic FM this quarter then you can find them right here. The Map Coverage For over 20 years, listeners have been able to tune in to Classic FM on FM radio across the UK on frequencies between 99.9 MHz and 101.9 MHz FM. You can listen to Classic FM in crystal clear clarity on your Digital Radio or catch Classic FM on digital TV... Classic FM is available on Sky Digital channel 106 and Virgin Media channel 922 and Freesat 721. Who does Classic FM appeal to? Classic FM’s audience is predominantly made up of 2 main target groups. Firstly the ‘discoverers’ who are generally aged between 35 and 50, who often have kids at home, and who tune in primarily to listen to music. And secondly the ‘enthusiasts’ who are generally aged 50+, upmarket and career-focused, and who tune in for inspiration. 47% male 53%female 66% of Classic FM's audience are ABC1, most are interested in the arts and finer things in life, constantly seeking out aspirational lifestyles, new experiences and ethical choices. Fact: more people listen to classical music every week on Classic FM than through any other broadcast medium in the UK. Every week 5.3 million people tune in to Classic FM across the UK Classic has a total of 5.3 million listeners and 35.9 million hours this quarter. Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau now reaches 1.8 million listeners (up 6% year on year) for a total of 4,146,000 hours. John Suchet’s Hall of Fame hour and mid morning show now reaches nearly 2.6 million people for a total of 8,146,000 hours (up 3% quarter on quarter). Source: RAJAR Q3 2016, all stations and groups results are reported on their specified reporting period and TSA. Go back to the top Global jobs If you want to work for a company where your job isn't just your job, it's an experience, a company where working hard and playing even harder is encouraged, and a company that's fast becoming the watchword for talent in the entertainment industry, then look no further. Find out more Global updates On Monday (January 9th) Gordon Smart will become the new host of the Radio X Evening Show every weekday from 7-10pm. Smart’s brand new show will feature interviews and live sessions with Radio X’s most loved bands and artis… About us & get in touch London,


Which religion celebrates the festival of Dewali?

BBC - Schools - Religion - Hinduism Religion Festival of Lights Diwali is perhaps the most well-known of the Hindu festivals. The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small earthenware oil lamps called diyas Celebrating Diwali For many Indians this five day festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. People start the new business year at Diwali, and some Hindus will say prayers to the goddess for a successful year. Lamps are lit to help Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, find her way into people's homes. They also celebrate one of the Diwali legends, which tells of the return of Rama and Sita to Rama's kingdom after fourteen years of exile. In Britain, as in India, the festival is a time for: spring-cleaning the home, exchanging gifts (often sweets and dried fruits) and preparing festive meals decorating buildings with fancy lights. huge firework displays often celebrate Divali. In India Hindus will leave the windows and doors of their houses open so that Lakshmi can come in. Rangoli are drawn on the floors - rangoli are patterns and the most popular subject is the lotus flower. The meaning of Diwali The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance, although the actual legends that go with the festival are different in different parts of India: In northern India and elsewhere, Diwali celebrates Rama's return from fourteen years of exile to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana and his subsequent coronation as king; In Gujarat, the festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; In Nepal Diwali commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king Narakaasura; In Bengal, it is associated with the goddess Kali.


The musical term to play at a slow and dignified pace is what?

Musical Terms All Piano Players Should Know Musical Terms All Piano Players Should Know allegro - lively, rather quick. andante - rather slow, a walking pace. arpeggio - to play notes of a chord consecutively. a tempo - in time. cantabile - in a singing style. capo - the beginning, the top, a device which bars across the strings. da capo - return to the beginning. da capo al fine - return to the beginning and play to the word "fine". dal segno - repeat from the sign. eight note - receives one half of a beat in 4/4 time. fermata - a pause. glissando - in a gliding manner, slurred, to slide. grazioso - gracefully. hammer - to produce a new note by forcefully striking the string with the left hand. harmonic - a chime like tone. half note - receives 2 beats in 4/4 time. largo - slow and broad. opus - a work or composition. piano - soft. poco a poco - little by little. ponticello - the bridge of a stringed instrument. prestissimo - as fast as possible. presto - quickly. pull-off - to produce a new note by forcefully removing a finger from the string. quarter note - receives one beat in 4/4 time. ritardando - gradually slow down. segue - go on with what follows. sforzando - strongly accented. tremolo - rapid repetition of a note. vibrato - to vary the pitch of a note with rapid movement of the left hand. whole note - receives four beats in 4/4 time.   Accelerando - Increase of speed in music   Accent - Stress of one tone over others, making it stand out; often it is the first beat of a measure   Accompaniment Music that goes along with a more important part; often harmony or rhythmic patterns accompanying a melody. Adagio Moderately fast, lively. Faster than Andante, slower than allegro Allegro Moderately slow, a walking speed Baroque Relating to the period from about 1600-1750, characterized by grandeur and heavy elaboration of design in music. Binary form Two-part form; the structure of a musical composition consisting of two main sections. Cadence Closing of a phrase or section of music Cantata A short lyric form dealing with either secular or sacred subjects Chord Three or more tones combined and sounded simultaneously Classical Referring to that period from approximately 1750-1800, characterized musically by objectivity of the composer, emotional restraint, and simple harmonies. Consonance A simultaneious sounding of tones that produces a feeling of rest, i.e., a feeling that there is no need for further resolution. Crescendo Gradually growing louder Da Capo From the beginning. A direction to repeat the entire compositon from the beginning to the place where the word "fine" appears or to the end. Diminuendo Gradually growing softer Dissonance A simultaneous sounding of tones that produces a feeling of tension or unrest and a feeling that further resolution is needed. Dolce A form of contrapuntal imitation in which the melody is played backwards. Romantic Relating to the nineteenth-century musical period characterized by subjectivity on the part of the composer, emotionalism in music, longer musical forms, and richer harmonies. Root The tone of the scale upon which a chord is built Root Position The postion of a chord in which the root appears as the lowest tone. Rubato From the Italian "robbed". Used to indicate a modification of the strict rhythmical flow. Scale A graduated series of tones arranged in a specified order Scherzo Joke, jest. A sprightly movement, light and humorous in nature Sforzando Explosively Slur A curved line drawn over two or more notes of different pitches, indicating that they are to be executed in a smoothly connected manner without a break. Sostenuto


Which record went to No 1 after his (Elvis's) death in 1977?

The History of Most Number Ones - everyHit.com Search | About everyHit | Record breakers | Chart archive | Award / Poll Winners | Number 1s | FAQs | Contact us The 'Battle' For Most Number 1s In September 1968, the Beatles achieved their fifteenth no. 1 single, equalling the record held by Elvis since 1965. In April 1969 The Fab 4 went one better, clocking up an amazing sixteenth no. 1. And in June of the same year 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko' gave them a staggering seventeenth no. 1. And there they stalled. In August 1970 Elvis fought back, getting his sixteenth no. 1 with "Wonder Of You". Following his death in 1977 "Way Down" shot to the top. Thus, the greatest of acts were neck and neck again, The Beatles and Elvis sharing joint honours for most No. 1 Singles. And it remained that way for 25 years. In June 2002, Elvis topped the chart again. Dutch DJ, JXL remixed Elvis' 1968 B-Side "A Little Less Conversation" and, after being used in a Nike World Cup-based ad campaign, it flew out in record stores, selling close to a quarter of a millon in its first week alone. Elvis had regained the lead. But should it to count? The precise credit is "Elvis vs JXL". Well the answer would appear to be "yes". If it's disqualified from counting towards the King's overall tally The Beatles' chart-topper "Get Back" would also have to be over-ruled as it was a shared credit with Billy Preston. So, in short, Elvis does hold the record. Here's how records for most Number 1s have been made and broken over the past fifty years: Nov 1952 First number 1: Al Martino: Here In My Heart (Nov 1952) June 1953 First artist to have two number 1s - Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra & Chorus Outside Of Heaven (Jan 1953) I'm Walking Behind You (Jun 1953) [record equalled by Guy Mitchell in Sept 1953 / Frankie Laine in Oct 1953] Nov 1953 First artist to have three number 1s - Frankie Laine I Believe (Apr 1953) First artist to have four number 1s - Frankie Laine See above plus... [record equalled by Guy Mitchell in May 1957 / Elvis Presley in May 1959] Nov 1960 First act to have five number ones - Elvis Presley All Shook Up (July 1957) Jailhouse Rock (Jan 1958) I Got Stung / One Night (Jan 1959) A Fool Such As I (May 1959) It's Now Or Never (Nov 1960) Jan 1961 First act to have six number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have seven number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have eight number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have nine number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have ten number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby May 1962 First act to have eleven number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have twelve number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have thirteen number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have fourteen number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... First act to have fifteen number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... [equalled by The Beatles in Sep 1968] Apr 1969 First act to have sixteen number ones - The Beatles From Me To You (May 1963) She Loves You (Sep 1963) I Want To Hold Your Hand (Dec 1963) Can't Buy Me Love (Apr 1964) A Hard Day's Night (Jul 1964) I Feel Fine (Dec 1964) Ticket To Ride (Apr 1965) Help! (Aug 1965) Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out (Dec 1965) Paperback Writer (Jun 1966) Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby (Aug 1966) All You Need Is Love (Jul 1967) Hello Goodbye (Dec 1967) Get Back (Apr 1969) with Billy Preston Jun 1969 First act to have seventeen number ones - The Beatles The above plus... The Ballad Of John & Yoko [equalled by Elvis Presley in Sep 1977; The Wonder Of You (Aug 1970) / Way Down (Sep 1977)] Jun 2002 First act to have eighteen number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... A Little Less Conversation [as Elvis vs JXL] Jan 2005 First act to have nineteen number ones - Elvis Presley The above plus... Jailhouse Rock (re-issue); therefore, eighteen different songs. Jan 2005 First act to have twenty number ones - Elvis Presl


Which island's capital is Flying Fish Cove?

Flying Fish Cove, capital city of Christmas Island All... Flying Fish Cove, capital city of Christmas Island Christmas Island is an impressive feat of nature full of natural wonders including red crab migrations, exotic birds and wonderfully deserted beaches who are only disturbed by nesting sea turtles. The island is only 52 square-miles in area, and staying in the capital city of Flying Fish Cove makes it easy to explore all the abundant beauty, nature and culture that makes Christmas Island a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. The island is home to some of the world's best scuba diving sites and longest drop-offs. Christmas Island rises from the edge of the Indian Ocean's deepest point, the Java Trench, which contributes to the seemingly never-ending miles of drop-off diving. Most of the spectacular walls are just 20 yards off the shoreline. While diving the warm, clear waters, you will discover an abundance of sea life that includes dolphins, tropical fish, whale sharks and more. The narrow tropical reef that surrounds the island is laced with unspoiled corals and schools of colorful fish like anemones, butterfly fish, wrasse, surgeon and more. Larger locals often spotted by divers include trevally, rainbow runners and tuna. Occasionally, even sharks come up to divers to take a curious look. The island is also the perfect destination for bird watching. Over 60 percent of the island is covered with national parklands, and its proximity to the equator and South East Asia has created a diverse range of bird species. One of the most prized species is the Christmas Island Thrush, an inquisitive endemic bird whose melodious evening song echoes provides the soundtrack for the tropical, palm-fringed sunsets. Fourteen species of land crab call Christmas Island home, but the red crab is by far the most famous. The large and brightly-colored creatures migrate to the ocean by the thousands in October and November to breed and release their eggs. For up to 18 days, masses of the crabs travel in waves to the coast, following the same routes every year. In many parts of the island, the roads are closed to protect the critters as they move toward the shore. Walking through the rainforests that surround Flying Fish Cove is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore Christmas Island. Trails ranging from easy to difficult take hikers past magnificent waterfalls, across undisturbed beaches and through mysterious caves and thick mangroves. Twenty-five tree species dominate the island, and vines, ferns and orchids grow densely throughout the humid atmosphere under the canopy. Of the 135 species of plants on the island, 16 cannot be found anywhere else. Treacherous limestone shoreline Flying Fish Cove Geographical Location Flying Fish Cove, commonly referred to as “The Settlement” on maps, is located on the northern end of Christmas Island. Approximately one third of the island’s population lives in Flying Fish Cove, an estimated 550 people. Flying Fish Cove Language English is the official language of Christmas Island however many inhabitants, especially from older generations, speak Chinese or Malay as their primary language. Flying Fish Cove Predominant Religion 36% Buddhist


"In ""Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"", which is the mystery cat and Napoleon of Crime?"

"Macavity: The Mystery Cat" by T.S. Eliot (read by Tom O'Bedlam) - YouTube "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" by T.S. Eliot (read by Tom O'Bedlam) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 14, 2008 from Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Macavity. "The Napoleon of Crime" Category When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next Gus The Theatre Cat by T S Eliot (read by Tom O'Bedlam) - Duration: 3:41. SpokenVerse 7,515 views 3:41 "The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock" by T S Eliot (read by Tom O'Bedlam) - Duration: 7:52. SpokenVerse 51,901 views 7:52


Mikhail Fokine was the chief choreographer to which ballet company from 1909 -1914?

Mikhail Fokine (1880-1942) Home / Andros / Biographies Mikhail Fokine (1880-1942) Mikhail Fokine is probably the best known choreographer of the 20th century. His ballets are still in the repertoire of most ballet companies. His staging of his Les Sylphides has been restored to American Ballet Theatre by Sallie Wilson. In my opinion it is a perfect ballet. Fokine originally choreographed Chopiniana (later renamed Les Sylphides) for a performance outside the Maryinsky in 1907, while still a dancer with the Maryinsky company. Mikhail was born in St. Petersburg April 25, 1880 and studied at the Imperial School, graduated at the age of 18 and entered the Maryinsky Theatre. He was promoted to soloist in 1904. He started teaching at the Imperial School in 1902, and choreographed his first ballet Acia and Galatea in 1905, for a student performance. A year earlier he had submitted a scenario for Daphnis and Chloe to the authorities, expressing his ideas that more attention should be paid to the integration of story, music, scenic design and choreography. In 1907 he created The Dying Swan for Anna Pavlova , which became her most famous solo. The first ballet Fokine choreographed for the Maryinsky Theatre was Le Pavillon d'Armide, and this ballet was also in the repertoire of the first season of the Diaghlev's Ballets Russes, in Paris in 1909. He became Diaghlev's chief choreographer, although, he continued to dance in Russia until 1918. Fokine was a strong dancer, but he will be remembered most for his great contribution in changing ballet. His ideas and changes were comparable to those of Jean-Georges Noverre and Salvatore Viganò, and he paved the way for Antony Tudor. Fokine left the Ballets Russes in 1912 because he was jealous that Diaghilev was favoring Vaslav Nijinsky 's choreography. He pursued a career as a freelance artist, working mostly in Scandinavia until he settled in the United States in 1923. He took many trips to revive the successes he had created for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. Mikhail restaged his Les Sylphides for Ballet Theatre's first performance in 1940 at New York's Center Theatre. Fokine married Vera Antonovna, and their son Vitale, became a teacher in New York City. Many members of his family are still involved with dance in America. Some of the most famous of his 60 ballets are: Le Pavillon d'Armide Not to make combinations of ready made steps Dancing serves as an expression of its dramatic action Dancers can and should be expressive from head to foot All the arts should have complete equality (First published January 1995)