Who received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song from the film Live and Let Die?

Live and Let Die | The Beatles Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Live and Let Die This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia ( view authors) . As there are far too many pages of this type, this page must be edited to be original at the earliest possible moment. This tag must not be removed until the rewrite is done — doing so is a (possibly criminal) violation of Wikipedia's copyright. "Live and Let Die" is the main theme song of the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die and was performed by Paul McCartney and Wings on the movie soundtrack and on the soundtrack album. The song was one of Wings' most successful singles, and the most successful Bond theme to that point. [1] Commissioned specifically for the movie and credited to Paul McCartney and his wife Linda , it reunited McCartney with Beatles producer George Martin , who both produced the song and arranged the orchestral break. Contents Edit After George Martin was hired to score the new James Bond film, Paul McCartney offered to compose the theme song, and Wings recorded a demo of "Live and Let Die". However, Bond producer Harry Saltzman was interested in having an African American female artist perform it instead of Wings. Martin said that McCartney would only allow the song to be used in the movie if Wings were able to perform the song in the opening credits. Saltzman, who had previously rejected the chance to produce A Hard Day's Night , decided not to make the same mistake twice and agreed. A second version of the song, performed by B.J. Arnau , also appears in the film. The Arnau version of the song appears on the soundtrack album as a component in a medley that also contains two George Martin-composed instrumental pieces, "Fillet of Soul - New Orleans" and "Fillet of Soul - Harlem". Wings recorded "Live and Let Die" during the sessions for the Red Rose Speedway album. The single reached #2 in the U.S. and #7 in the U.K. Although McCartney's previous single, " My Love ", had been credited to "Paul McCartney & Wings", the label of the "Live and Let Die" single credited the performing artist simply as "Wings." This is because the B-side of the single, " I Lie Around ", was not sung by Paul McCartney but instead sung by Wings guitarist Denny Laine . When the song made its first album appearance on the soundtrack album , however, the song was credited to "Paul McCartney & Wings". "Live and Let Die" was the last Paul McCartney single on Apple Records that was credited only to "Wings". The single and the soundtrack album also disagree on the composer credit. The single giving sole authorship to Paul McCartney, while the soundtrack album credits Paul & Linda McCartney as the composer. In the 2001 documentary Wingspan, Paul revealed that Linda wrote the bridge section "What Does It Matter To You...". Despite its first LP appearance on the 1973 soundtrack album, "Live And Let Die" was not featured on a Paul McCartney album until the Wings Greatest compilation in 1978. "Live and Let Die" was the first James Bond theme song to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song (which gave Paul his second Academy Award nomination and Linda her first), but it lost to the theme song from " The Way We Were ". In Wings' live performances, the song's instrumental break featured flashpots and a laser light show that became a highlight. Paul has continued to play the song on his solo tours, often using pyrotechnics when playing outdoor venues. "Live And Let Die" is the only song to appear on all of McCartney's live albums (barring the acoustic-based 'Unplugged.') Although the most famous version of the song remains Wings ' original recording, it was covered by the Stan Kenton big band in 1973 and later by Guns N' Roses in 1991. Due to its status as a Bond theme it was also covered by The Pretenders (released exclusively on the album Shaken and Stirred: The David Arnold James Bond Project ), and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas performed the song on Movies Rock 2007, a CBS] special celebrating music in movies. Geri Halliwell , of the Spice Girls , released the


Who starred in the title role in the 1968 Film The Boston Strangler?

The Boston Strangler (1968) - 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 series of brutal murders in Boston sparks a seemingly endless and increasingly complex manhunt. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 41 titles created 07 Jan 2012 a list of 32 titles created 01 Jan 2016 a list of 26 titles created 03 Jan 2016 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago a list of 22 titles created 4 days ago Title: The Boston Strangler (1968) 7.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    2 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Based on the real-life case of the British serial killer John Christie, and what happened to his neighbours Tim and Beryl Evans. Director: Richard Fleischer Two wealthy law-school students go on trial for murder in this version of the Leopold-Loeb case. Director: Richard Fleischer During the Korean War, Italian nurse Virna Lisi falls in love with two American fliers, Tony Curtis and George C. Scott. Lisi marries Curtis after he convinces her that Scott has been ... See full summary  » Director: Norman Panama In 1943, in the wake of the Allied amphibious landing on the Japanese held Bougainville Island, four Marines are sent to scout the location of Japanese minefields. Director: Stuart Heisler Tony Curtis plays an Indian (Nicknamed "Chief" by other soldiers) who fights in WWII and helps to raise the flag at Iwo Jima. Director: Delbert Mann In November 1941, American news photographer Johnny 'Bugsy' Williams manages to escape from the Japanese and finds himself back in Burma where he meets the beautiful Miss Haoli Young. ... See full summary  » Director: Henry Hathaway In New York City's Spanish Harlem, detectives Madigan and Bonaro are given 72 hours by their superior to capture a hoodlum wanted for homicide in Brooklyn. Director: Don Siegel Two escaped convicts chained together, white and black, must learn to get along in order to elude capture. Director: Stanley Kramer Studio publicist (Power) discovers Minnesota skating teacher (Henie) and takes her to Hollywood. She goes back to Minnesota but he follows her. Director: Sidney Lanfield In 13th-century Tangiers, regent Mustapha hires a paid assassin to kill baby Prince Hussein in order to usurp his throne but the assassin has second thoughts and steals the baby for himself. Director: Rudolph Maté Ronald Quayle escapes from prison. He was sent there for murdering his father, based on the testimony of his stepmother, Caroline. An explosion disfigures him, but plastic surgery gives him... See full summary  » Director: Roy William Neill A young, determined sheriff and his posse chase a gang of murderous train robbers, and a kidnapped woman into New Mexico. Director: Earl Bellamy Edit Storyline Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net> See All (42)  » Taglines: This is the true story of Albert DeSalvo, the self-confessed Boston Strangler, and of what he did to thirteen women and one city. See more  » Genres: 16 October 1968 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Der Frauenmörder von Boston See more  » Filming Locations: 4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System) Color: Robert Shaw was first choice for the George Kennedy part. See more » Goofs In the film it is assumed DeSalvo was guilty, and it portrays him as suffering from multiple personality disorder and committing the murders while in a psychotic state. DeSalvo was never diagnosed with, or even suspected of having that disorder. See m


Who received $3.7 million for two weeks work for his part in the 1978 film Superman?

The Superman Curse - Biography.com Celebrity The Superman Curse This year marks the 75th anniversary of Superman’s debut as a comic book superhero. For most of us, 75 would seem to be just about the right age to cash in the retirement fund and decamp to Florida, but not Superman. No, he’s a character who... Avatar: Social count: 82 This year marks the 75th anniversary of Superman’s debut as a comic book superhero. For most of us, 75 would seem to be just about the right age to cash in the retirement fund and decamp to Florida, but not Superman. No, he’s a character who... 82 0 This year marks the 75th anniversary of Superman’s debut as a comic book superhero. For most of us, 75 would seem to be just about the right age to cash in the retirement fund and decamp to Florida, but not Superman. No, he’s a character who never really ages – not in the world he inhabits, and especially not for the audiences that love him. He has a long legacy of newspaper, radio, and on-screen adventures under his super belt, and the latest addition to his lengthy resume, the new film Man of Steel, which has set box office records this past opening weekend. For most fans, a new Superman movie is cause for celebration. There are a delicate few, however, who may regard the event with some trepidation. This can be attributed to a notion, almost as old as Superman himself, that the Man of Steel – particularly in his TV and motion picture incarnations – is somehow cursed. With the same level of superstition that theater people feel for “that Scottish play,” some Superman enthusiasts grimly assert that the helpful fellow with the red cape and spit curl is something of a jinx. Although the idea of a “Superman curse” seems slightly silly upon first glance, there’s no denying that Superman has been Kryptonite to the personal lives or careers of some of the people associated with the franchise. In the same way that Superman loses his strength after an encounter with that otherworldly substance, more folks than you might expect (particularly unlucky actors) have been damaged, confused, or set adrift after consorting with the caped one. With fingers crossed for the cast of Man of Steel, let’s take a look at some of the more notorious instances of the “Superman curse” below. All coincidence? Probably. But steering clear of gents in tights who play with trains and are regularly mistaken for birds may not be a bad idea, anyway. George Reeves Even though Superman had been a presence on radio for years before his television debut, it was The Adventures of Superman in 1951 that consolidated his position as the über-superhero. Largely responsible for the success of the series was the actor George Reeves , who played the “S”-emblazoned crime fighter with a mix of wholesome charm and beefy physicality. Although other actors had portrayed Superman before (notably Kirk Alyn in two sets of 1948 theatrical serials), Reeves became the definitive face of Superman during the six-year run of the series. Unfortunately for George Reeves, being Superman wasn’t all happy flying. He became so closely identified with the role that it became difficult for him to land other parts. The series never paid well in the first place, and when an attempt to produce his own shows fell flat, Reeves found himself struggling financially. Dissatisfied with his career path and smarting from a break-up with his long-time companion Toni Mannix, Reeves looked to be at a dead end. Reeves’ dead end became less metaphorical on June 16, 1959, when the actor, annoyed by a loud party in his house, apparently went upstairs and shot himself in the head with a 9 mm pistol. Some controversy surrounds his death, as the testimonies of drunken guests and the inconclusiveness of physical evidence leave some doubt as to whether Reeves really committed suicide or was killed, accidentally or with malice, by other parties. In any event, the “death of Superman” was a shock to the American public, and the TV show ended quietly. Christopher Reeve For the most part, Superman lived on in animated form through television


Who, having been an Olympic swimming champion achieved fame in a second career and was famous for his ululating yell?

Top 20 Olympic legends - The Hindu Top 20 Olympic legends August 03, 2016 16:14 IST Updated: October 18, 2016 14:21 IST Share Article August 03, 2016 16:14 IST Updated: October 18, 2016 14:21 IST more-in Rio Olympics 2016 Top 20 athletes who went on to attain legendary status, thanks to their performances at the Games Players have started trickling in to Rio, the host of the 2016 Olympics that will begin in less than three day's time. Every edition of the Olympics gives the athletes a chance to rewrite history and this time, it will be no different. Over the years, many have used the platform to announce their arrival or establish their supremacy. Here'a a look at the some of the athletes who went on to attain legendary status, thanks to their performances at the Games: Steve Redgrave, the awesome oarsman The message couldn't have been any clearer when, at Lake Lanier outside Atlanta in 1996, Britain's Redgrave declared: Photo: Reuters "Anybody who sees me in a boat has my permission to shoot me." Redgrave had, at the age of 34, just won rowing gold for the fourth Games in a row and on live TV, he announced his retirement in unequivocal fashion. Yet four years later -- after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1997, and suffering with debilitating ulcerative colitis since before the 1992 Barcelona Games -- he put his ailing, 38-year-old body through a punishing training regime one last time and achieved another Olympic triumph, as a member of the coxless fours. In doing so Redgrave became the only endurance sport athlete to win five golds in five consecutive Games: 1984 (coxed fours), 1988, 1992, 1996 (coxless pairs) and 2000 (coxless fours). His secret? "I decided that diabetes had to live with me, not me live with it," he said. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian A hyperactive child, Phelps was encouraged into swimming aged seven to give his boundless energy an outlet, and became the most decorated Olympian of all time. Photo: Reuters The "Baltimore Bullet" came home empty-handed from his first Games at Sydney 2000 when just 15. But a slew of world records over the next three years led to a dominant display at Athens 2004 as Phelps took six gold and two bronze medals, the second-best performance at an Olympic Games after fellow US swimmer Mark Spitz's seven golds in 1972. At Beijing four years later, Phelps claimed the all-time record when in the 4x100m medley relay he completed a haul of eight golds in one Games -- seven of them with world record times. Australian arch-rival Ian Thorpe had prior to Athens said it would be "impossible" to win eight golds -- a statement which Phelps kept on his locker as a motivation. At London four years later he became the most decorated Olympian of all time, taking his total to 18 golds, two silvers and two bronzes. Having just turned 31, he is aiming to extend his record in his fifth Games this year, having qualified for three individual events at the recent US trials by winning the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley. Ian Thorpe, the freestyle king "Thorpedo" won five gold medals, the most by an Australian, with three in his home Sydney 2000 Games (400m free, 4x200m and 4x100m freestyle relays) and two more in Athens (400m free, 200m free) four years later. Photo: AP At the 2004 Games, Michael Phelps opted to compete in the 200m freestyle in a quest to win a record eight gold medals, which Thorpe called "impossible". The 200m final was dubbed the "Race of the Century" as Thorpe and Phelps lined up against two former world record-holders, Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australia's Grant Hackett. It proved Thorpe's greatest victory. Van den Hoogenband turned more than a second ahead of world record pace at 100 metres but Thorpe was never more than a body length away and chased the Dutchman down in the final 50 metres to take gold in an Olympic record 1min 44.71sec, with Phelps third. Thorpe could not contain his emotion at his victory as he tore off his cap, punched the air wildly and screamed at the top of his lungs. Thorpe also wo


Whose scandalous affair with Lord Alfred Douglas eventually led to imprisonment?

Lord Alfred Douglas Lord Alfred Douglas ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Lord Alfred Douglas Alfred Bruce Douglas, the third son of John Sholto Douglas , 9th Marquess of Queensberry (1844–1900), and his wife, Sybil Montgomery (1845–1935), was born on 22nd October 1870 at Ham Hill near Worcester . His mother called him Bosie, a name that stuck to him for the rest of his life. Douglas attended Winchester College (1884–8). Although only an average student he did establish the magazine, the Winchester College Pentagram, which gave him an outlet for his poetry. In 1889 he entered Magdalen College . According to his biographer, G. A. Cevasco : "Athletic and handsome, popular with his classmates, he applied himself more to writing verse than his studies (he did not take a degree), but while at Oxford he contributed to the Oxford Magazine and edited the Spirit Lamp." In June 1891, Douglas was introduced to Oscar Wilde . The two men entered into a sexual relationship. They also worked together and in 1892 Douglas was involved in the French production of Wilde's play, Salomé . They attempted to get it produced in London with Sarah Bernhardt taking the star role but it was banned by the Lord Chamberlain as being blasphemous. It was decided that Salomé should be published in book form and the Pall Mall Budget asked Aubrey Beardsley for a drawing to illustrate the review. The editor rejected the drawing as being obscene. However, in April, 1893, it appeared in the first number of The Studio magazine. Wilde liked the drawing, and his publisher, John Lane , the founder of The Bodley Head , suggested that Beardsley do an illustrated edition of the play. Wilde and Lane were both very pleased with the illustrations Beardsley produced. One of the drawings was considered by Lane as indecent and was not used in the book. Beardsley reacted by writing a short poem: Because one figure was undressed. This little drawing was suppressed. It was unkind. But never mind, Perhaps it was all for the best. In October 1893 a dispute broke out between Douglas, Oscar Wilde , Aubrey Beardsley and John Lane over the French translation of Salomé . Wilde's biographer, Richard Ellmann , has argued: "Beardsley read the translation and said it would not do; he offered to make one of his own. Wilde, fortunately for Douglas, did not like this either. There ensued an acrimonious fourway controversy among Lane, Wilde, Douglas, and Beardsley. Lane said that Douglas had shown disrespect for Wilde, but backed down when Douglas accused him of stirring up trouble between them. Beardsley declared that it would be dishonest to put Douglas's name on the title page, when the translation had been so much altered by Wilde." Max Beerbohm was an old friend of Wilde and Douglas. He argued that Douglas could be "very charming" and "nearly brilliant" but was "obviously mad (like all his family)". Douglas also had a sexual relationship with Robert Ross , one of Wilde's former lovers. While he was staying with Ross they had sex with two young boys, aged 14 and 15. Both boys confessed to their parents about what happened. After meetings with solicitors, the parents were persuaded not to go to the police, since, at that time, their sons might be seen not as victims but as equally guilty and so face the possibility of going to prison. In June 1894 Alfred Douglas received a letter from his father on the subject of his friend, Oscar Wilde : "I now hear on good authority, but this may be false, that his wife is petitioning to divorce him for sodomy and other crimes. Is this true, or do you know of it? If I thought the actual thing was true, and it became public property I should be quite justified in shooting him in sight." Douglas replied with a brief telegram: "What a funny little man you are." This enraged Queensberry who decided to carry out more research into the behaviour of Wilde. Queensberry arrived at the home of Oscar Wilde at the end of June. Wilde said to Queensberry: "I suppose you have come to apologize for the statement you made about my wife and myself in letters you wrote to your son. I


Pirate Edward Teach was better known by what nickname?

Biography of Edward "Blackbeard" Teach Biography of Edward "Blackbeard" Teach The Ultimate Pirate Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! What I Learned About Today You might also enjoy: Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Blackbeard.  Updated October 31, 2015. Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard," was the most feared pirate of his day and perhaps the figure most often associated with the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean (or piracy in general for that matter). Blackbeard was a skilled pirate and businessman, who knew how to recruit and keep men, intimidate his enemies and use his fearsome reputation to his best advantage. Blackbeard preferred to avoid fighting if he could, but he and his men were deadly fighters when they needed to be. He was killed on November 22, 1718, by English sailors and soldiers sent to find him. Early Life of Blackbeard Little is known of Edward Teach's early life, including his exact name: other spellings of his last name include Thatch, Theach and Thach. He was born in Bristol sometime around 1680. Like many young men of Bristol, he took to sea, and saw some action in English privateers during Queen Anne's War (1702-1713). continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge According to Captain Charles Johnson, one of the most important sources for information on Blackbeard, Teach distinguished himself during the war but did not receive any significant command. Association With Hornigold Sometime in 1716, Teach joined the crew of Benjamin Hornigold, at that time one of the most feared pirates in the Caribbean. Hornigold saw great potential in Teach, and soon promoted him to his own command. With Hornigold in command of one ship and Teach in command of another, they could capture or corner more victims and from 1716-1717 they were greatly feared by local merchants and sailors. Hornigold retired from piracy and accepted the King's pardon in early 1717. Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet Stede Bonnet was a most unlikely pirate: he was a gentleman from the Barbados with a large estate and family who decided he would rather be a pirate captain . He ordered a ship built, the Revenge, and fitted her out as if he were going to be a pirate hunter , but the minute he was out of port he hoisted the black flag and began looking for prizes. Bonnet did not know one end of a ship from the other and was a terrible captain. After a major engagement with a superior ship, the Revenge was in bad shape when they limped into Nassau sometime between August and October of 1717. Bonnet was wounded, and the pirates on board begged Blackbeard, who was also in port there, to take command. The Revenge was a fine ship, and Blackbeard agreed. The eccentric Bonnet stayed on board, reading his books and walking the deck in his dressing-gown. Blackbeard on His Own Blackbeard, now in charge of two good ships, continued to prowl the waters of the Caribbean and North America. On November 17, 1717, he captured La Concorde, a large French slaving ship. He kept the ship, mounting 40 guns on it and naming it Queen Anne's Revenge . The Queen Anne's Revenge became his flagship, and before long he had a fleet of three ships and 150 pirates. Soon the name of Blackbeard was feared on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout the Caribbean. Fearsome and Deadly Blackbeard was much more intelligent than your average pirate. He preferred to avoid fighting if he could, and so cultivated a very fearsome reputation. He wore his hair long and had a long black beard. He was tall and broad-shouldered. During battle, he put lengths of slow-burning fuse in his beard and hair. This would sputter and smoke, giving him an altogether demonic look. He also dressed the part: wearing a fur cap or wide hat, high leather boots and a long black coat. He also wore a modified sling with six pistols into combat. No one who ever saw him in action forgot it, and soon Blackbeard had an air of supernatural terror abo


What nickname was given to the 7th Armoured Division in 1940?

Armour Regiments Page Tel: 01929 403 463 Service History 1st RTR: When war was declared on 3rd September 1939, 1st RTR was one of the original units that formed what was then called The Heavy Brigade which was then to become 4th Armoured Brigade in December 1939. It took part in the British offensive in late 1940, which re-captured Sidi Barrani from the Italians, moving to 7th Armoured Brigade in November 1940. When Rommel counter-attacked in April 1941 it was part of 3rd Armoured Brigade and along with 5th and 6th RTR it fell back on Tobruk. 1st RTR was hastily moved to the forward areas with 'B' and 'C' Squadrons, together with 'A' Squadron 7th RTR arriving in Tobruk just before the Germans encircled the town in their advance towards the Egyptian border.  Meanwhile A Squadron 1st RTR joined with 7th RTR and fought with them.  As soon as the German offensive was halted, the two Battalions 'A' Squadrons were exchanged, by a destroyer making the return trip in one night. The regiment now formed part of the Tobruk garrison initially as part of 3rd Armoured Brigade and then as part of 32nd Army Tank Brigade, when the formers Brigade HQ, and regiments, were evacuated. It broke out of Tobruk with the rest of 32nd Army Tank Brigade and 70th Infantry Division, in November 1941 during the 'Operation Crusader' battles. In mid February 1942 1st RTR joined 1st Armoured Brigade and was re-equipped with Honey and Grant Tanks ready for the Gazala battles of than year, at one time being amalgamated with 6th RTR due to losses. It fought near the 'Knightsbridge Box' before withdrawing with the rest of the 8th Army to El Alamein, briefly serving under the command of 4th Armoured Brigade in June 1942. Then as part of the re-organisation of the 8th Army prior to the coming offensive, it was  re-equipped, (A Squadron with Crusaders and B and C Squadrons with Grants and Shermans) and then joined 22nd Armoured Brigade, with which was to served for the rest of the war. The Brigade then joined 7th Armoured Division in October 1942. 2nd RTR: 3rd September 1939 found 2nd RTR stationed at Farnborough, Hampshire as part of 1st Heavy Armoured Brigade, 1st Armoured Division. It fought as part of the BEF during the Fall of France in May 1940 serving with 3rd and 5th RTR in 1st Heavy Armoured Brigade. After being evacuated at Dunkirk it was re-equipped and sailed to the Middle East and joined 4th Armoured Brigade in November 1940, taking part in the British offensive in late 1940 which re-captured Sidi Barrani from the Italians in late 1940. Along with the rest of 7th Armoured Division it was re-equipping in the Nile Delta when Rommel attached in April 1941 and in November 1941 it was part of 7th Armoured Brigade ready for 'Operation Crusader' battles. When 7th Armoured Brigade left the desert to serve in India 2nd RTR was part of it serving along with 7th Queen's Own Hussars, arriving in Burma on 21st February 1942. It took part in the retreat from Burma and then returned to Iraq in 1943 with 7th Armoured Brigade, before moving to Italy in May 1944 where it finished the war. 3rd RTR: When war was declared on 3rd September 1939, 3rd RTR was stationed at Warminster, Wiltshire as part of 1st Heavy Armoured Brigade, 1st Armoured Division, along with 2nd and 5th RTR. After landing at Calais on 21st/22nd May 1940, it fought in the ten day defence of the vital town and port, witch delayed the Germans final assaults on Dunkirk. Many of the unit were evacuated while other fought a significant engagement at Gravelines in defence of Calais. A detach from the Regiment, also made it toe Cherbourg in time to be evacuated from there, too. Before being evacuated 3rd RTR destroyed all its tanks to prevent them falling readily into German hands. After being evacuated at the Regiment was reinforced from survivors from other units and re-equipped with A9 and A10 tanks, serving briefly in 22nd Armoured Brigade before joining 2nd Armoured Brigade. In October 1940 it joined 3rd Armoured Brigade, along with 5th RTR, then sailed to the Middle East, arriving in Suez on 24th Dec


US outlaw Henry McCarty was better known by what nickname?

Henry McCarty | Article about Henry McCarty by The Free Dictionary Henry McCarty | Article about Henry McCarty by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Henry+McCarty Related to Henry McCarty: William Bonney Billy the Kid Livestock Rustler (Horses only) Cowboy Outlaw Murderer Billy the Kid, 1859–81, American outlaw, b. New York City. His real name was probably Henry McCarty; he was known as William H. Bonney. His family moved to Kansas and then to New Mexico when he was a child. He frequented saloons and gambling halls and killed several men during his teens. In 1878 he led a gang in the Lincoln co. cattle war, killed two deputies, and engaged in large-scale cattle rustling. John S. Chisum Chisum, John Simpson , 1824–84, American cattleman, b. Tennessee. In 1837 he moved with his family to Texas. He had no formal education but worked as a builder and contractor, building the first courthouse in Paris, Tex. ..... Click the link for more information.  and other cattlemen secured (1880) the election of a new sheriff sworn to rid the country of the cattle thieves. Billy the Kid was captured, tried, and sentenced to death. He escaped but was again trapped and was shot by Sheriff Pat F. Garrett. Bibliography See biographies by P. F. Garrett (1882, repr. 1967), R. N. Mullin (1967), C. A. Siringo (1967), and C. W. Breihan (1970). Billy the Kid


Which US State is known as "Mount Rushmore State".

South Dakota State News Home Little-Known Mount Rushmore Story Lands Award for State Historical Society FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sept. 15, 2014 CONTACT:  Jeff Mammenga, Media Coordinator, (605) 773-6000, jeff.mammenga@state.sd.us   Little-Known Mount Rushmore Story Lands Award for State Historical Society   PIERRE, S.D.—“Love Letters from Mount Rushmore: The Story of a Marriage, a Monument, and a Moment in History” by Richard Cerasani has won the Gold Award for Non-Fiction, Adult Books, from Mom’s Choice Awards®.   Focusing on the story of Arthur Cerasani, a sculptor on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial from March to September of 1940, the book was published earlier this year by the South Dakota State Historical Society.     An artist from Rochester, New York, Arthur Cerasani lived in the Black Hills, while his family remained over 1,500 miles away in Avon, N.Y. Over this vast distance, he and his wife Mary stayed connected through daily letters. Their correspondence, presented in “Love Letters from Mount Rushmore” with never-before-seen photographs, brings to light the everyday trials of working on the Mount Rushmore Memorial and the strength of the human spirit. Despite isolation, spring blizzards, summer heat, and the unpredictable moods and fortunes of master sculptor Gutzon Borglum, Arthur Cerasani managed to grow as an artist and connect with Luigi Del Bianco, Hugo Villa and other carvers of the great monument.   “‘Love Letters from Mount Rushmore’ is an engaging account about a little-known worker on the mountain,” said Nancy Tystad Koupal, director of the South Dakota State Historical Society Press. “We are pleased that Mom’s Choice Awards recognizes the importance of what is essentially the story of many Mount Rushmore workers and their significance to the American story.”   The book’s author, Richard Cerasani, is the middle son of Arthur and Mary Cerasani. Using letters, photographs, art and personal memories, he shares the story of his parents and other workers on the national monument and puts them into the context of their time. A professional actor made famous by his role as the villain Bill Watson on “General Hospital,” Richard Cerasani has acted under the stage name Richard Caine for over 50 years.   Mom’s Choice Awards® evaluates products from around the world created for children and families. Judges come from a variety of backgrounds and appraise a book’s quality, educational value, originality and appeal. “Love Letters from Mount Rushmore” is the first adult book from the SDSHS Press to receive an award from Mom’s Choice. In August, “Tasunka: A Lakota Horse Legend” received the Gold Award for Children’s Picture Books.   “Love Letters from Mount Rushmore” is available in hardcover for $29.95 plus shipping and tax and can be purchased from most bookstores or ordered directly from the South Dakota Historical Society Press. Visit www.sdshspress.com, call (605) 773-6009 or email orders@sdshspress.com.   -30-   The South Dakota State Historical Society is a division of the Department of Tourism. The Department of Tourism is comprised of Tourism, the South Dakota Arts Council, and the State Historical Society. The Department is led by Secretary James D. Hagen. The State Historical Society, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is headquartered at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. The center houses the society’s world-class museum, the archives, and the historic preservation, publishing and administrative/development offices. Call (605) 773-3458 or visit www.history.sd.gov for more information. The society also has an archaeology office in Rapid City; call (605) 394-1936 for more information.


Which Chelsea footballer of the 60s and 70s was given the nickname Chopper?

Football's Hard Men: A Who's Who of the Hardest Men in Soccer | Bleacher Report Football's Hard Men: A Who's Who of the Hardest Men in Soccer By Willie Gannon , Senior Writer Mar 8, 2009 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow 19.2K 52 Comments The beautiful game...Over the years football has had its fair share of memorable characters. Great players, great managers, legends...One can remember moments that seem to stick in the recesses of the mind. Diego Maradona dribbling from the half way line against England. Marco Tardelli wheeling away with tears in his eyes after he scored in the World Cup final. Pele and Moore swapping jerseys. There are many moments in the sport we love. But one thing that is as remembered as a great goal is a great tackle, and sometimes a bad tackle. Here is a celebration of some of the hardest, dirtiest, and toughest players ever to play the game. First up is Terry Butcher as pictured above. Next » Nobby Stiles (Manchester United & England) Little Nobby was one of the greatest man markers ever to play in England. A consummate professional who was as loved by his own team as he was feared by opponents. The ultimate team player who was utilised to his full ability by both Alf Ramsay and Matt Busby. It's fair to say that neither of their great teams would have operated without the hardest Norbert in the world. Next » Joe Jordan (Leeds United & Scotland) One of the most feared strikers in his day. The toothless Joe Jordan struck fear into the hearts of defenders all over the world. In a career that also took in Manchester United and AC Milan, this hard man had the skills to back up his ferocious reputation. He is one of only two Scottish players to have scored in three World Cups, Kenny Dalglish being the other. Next » Bert Trautmann (Manchester City) The German war hero was captured by British forces during the war and was sent to a prisoner of war camp in Lancashire. When the war ended, he decided to stay in England and it was not long before Manchester City took notice of the German's impressive goalkeeping skills. Rated as one of the best 'keepers ever to play in Britain, Trautmann is probably most famous for playing on with a broken neck in the 1956 FA Cup final. The above photo shows his team mates helping him to the famous Wembley steps where he collected his winners medal, in a man of the match performance. Next » Ron "Chopper" Harris (Chelsea & England) For almost 20 years Ron Harris made the Chelsea back line one of the most feared in English football. This tough tackling captain was the youngest ever captain to lead his team out in an FA Cup Final in 1967 at 22 years of age. Famous for his scything late tackles, Ron led Chelsea into the Battle of Wembley in 1970, where they faced an uncompromising Leeds United. Still loved at Chelsea for his exploits the Chopper also holds the record for the most amount of matches at the club, an impressive 655 games. Not bad for someone who played through the '60s and '70s. Next » Tommy Smith (Liverpool) The player known as "Anfield Iron" was so hard that Bill Shankly once said, "Tommy Smith wasn't born; he was quarried." One of the prime reasons for Liverpool's dominance in the '70s was Tommy Smith. In an era where fire was fought with fire Smith epitomises the image of a hard man. He was as tough as they came. Next » Norman Hunter (Leeds United & England) Norman "Bite Yer Legs" Hunter was of the "Thou shalt not past" school of football. Don Revie built a team in the early '70's that still give players nightmares today. Hunter wasn't even the toughest or dirtiest player at Leeds during this period, so it really tells you something if that was his nickname. Next » Antonio Rattin (Boca Juniors & Argentina) The Argentinian captain is most famous on this side of the water for being sent off for his constant interfering with the referee during their war of attrition with England in the 1966 World Cup. A player once described as being "as violent with his tongue as he is with his boots," Rattin is a tough tackling South American with the flair to c


What nickname has been given to Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh?

Harbhajan Singh, Harbhajan Singh Plaha, Harbhajan Singh Photos, Harbhajan Singh Wallpapers, Indian Cricketer, Harbhajan Singh Profile HARBHAJAN SINGH PLAHA Harbhajan Singh Plaha Harbhajan Singh full name Harbhajan Singh Plaha was intuitive on 3 July 1980 in Jalandhar; Punjab, India in a Ramgarhia Sikh family is an Indian cricketer. A professional bowler, he has the second-highest figure of Test wickets by an off spinner following Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan. Harbhajan made his Test and One Day International entrances in early on 1998. His job was at the start inundated by analysis into the legality of his bowling act and corrective incidents that heaved the bile of cricket establishment. Still in 2001, with foremost leg spinner Anil Kumble wounded, Harbhajan's job was revived after Indian Skipper Sourav Ganguly called for his insertion in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy side. In that sequence triumph over Australia, Harbhajan recognized himself as the squad's foremost spinner by taking 32 wickets, becoming the first Indian bowler to take a hat trick in Test cricket. A finger injury in mid 2003 sidelined him for much of the subsequent year; allocate Kumble to salvage his place as the first option spinner. Harbhajan domesticated a standard point in the side upon his return in behind 2004, but over and over again found him watching from the sidelines in Test games outer the Indian subcontinent with usually only one spinner, Kumble, being used. All the way through 2006 and into early on 2007, Harbhajan's accretion of wickets fell and his bowling normal improved, and he was ever more censured for bowling defensively with fewer loops. Successive India's first-round eradication from the 2007 Cricket World Cup, Harbhajan was changed by other spinners in the national team for both systems. He recaptured a standard position in the squad in late 2007, but became the theme of further argument. In early on 2008, he was given an excluded by the International Cricket Council for ethnically defamatory Andrew Symonds. The ban was retracted upon request, but in April, Harbhajan was excluded from the 2008 Indian Premier League and perched from the ODI side by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for slapping Sreesanth after a game. He was granted the Padma Shri, India's fourth maximum civilian honor, in 2009. Early years and personal life Harbhajan was born into a center class Punjabi Ramgarhia Sikh folks. He is the only son of Sardar Sardev Singh, a manufacturer who possessed a ball bearing and valve factory. Increasing up with five sisters, Harbhajan was in line to come into the family business, but his father persisted that he concentrates on his cricket job and symbolized India. Harbhajan was skilled as a batsman by his first Coach Charanjit Singh Bhullar, but renewed to twist bowling after his coach's premature death saw him turn to the protection of Davinder Arora. Arora acclaims Harbhajan's triumph to a work ethic that included a three hour training conference in the sunrise, pursued by an afternoon conference eternal from 3 pm in anticipation of after sunset. Next the demise of his father in 2000, Harbhajan became the family head, and as of 2001, had planned marriages for three of his sisters. In 2002, he feint out his own marriage until at least 2008.In 2005, he yet again fended off marriage rumours involving him to a Bangalore based bride, stating that he would only make a verdict "after a couple of years", and that he would be seeking a Punjabi bride elected by his folks. In a realm where cricketers are admired, Harbhajan's performances have brought him control tributes and profitable sponsorships. Subsequent his performance in opposition to Australia in 2001, the Government of Punjab awarded him Rs 5 lakhs, a contrive of land, and a tender to become a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab Police, which he received. One of his common nicknames, external India, is The Turbanator, obtaining from his talent as a bowler in ceasing the innings of the opposing squad, and the truth that, as a Sikh, he bears a black turban on


Which British Prime Minister was nicknamed The Grocer in Private Eye?

Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female PM, dead at 87 - CNN.com Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female PM, dead at 87 By Richard Allen Greene, CNN Updated 9:49 PM ET, Mon April 8, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED The life and legacy of the 'Iron Lady' 03:40 Story highlights Thatcher, Britain's "Iron Lady," died after suffering a stroke Monday, her spokeswoman said She retired from public life in 2002 after a stroke As British PM from 1975 to 1990, she played a key role in ending the Cold War But Thatcher opposed reunification of Germany Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a towering figure in postwar British and world politics and the only woman to become British prime minister, has died at the age of 87. She suffered a stroke Monday, her spokeswoman said. A British government source said she died at the Ritz Hotel in London. Thatcher's funeral will be at St. Paul's Cathedral, with full military honors, followed by a private cremation, the British prime minister's office announced. Thatcher served from 1975 to 1990 as leader of the Conservative Party. She was called the "Iron Lady" for her personal and political toughness. She retired from public life after a stroke in 2002 and suffered several strokes after that. Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Margaret Thatcher , the first woman to become British prime minister, has died at 87 after a stroke, a spokeswoman said Monday, April 8. Known as the "Iron Lady," Thatcher, as Conservative Party leader, was prime minister from 1979 to 1990. Here she visits British Prime Minister David Cameron at 10 Downing Street in London in June 2010. Hide Caption 1 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher with her parents and sister Muriel in 1945. Thatcher, born Margaret Hilda Roberts in 1925, studied chemistry at Oxford University and worked as a research chemist before becoming a barrister in 1954. Hide Caption 2 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Conservative Party candidate Margaret Roberts, the youngest candidate for any party in the 1950 general election, works in a laboratory where she was a research chemist. Hide Caption 3 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – The Conservative Party candidate for Dartford in Kent, England, meets some potential constituents in January 1950. Hide Caption 4 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher chats with a police officer outside the House of Commons, where she took a seat as a member of Parliament for Finchley in October 1959. Hide Caption Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher addresses a Conservative Party conference in October 1967. Hide Caption 6 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher in 1970. Within five years, she would become leader of the Conservatives. Hide Caption 7 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Prime Minister Edward Heath with 13 of 15 newly elected Conservative women members of Parliament outside the House of Commons in June 1970. Thatcher became secretary of state for education and science under Heath. Hide Caption 8 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher plays the piano for her husband, Denis, and their twins, Mark and Carol, then 17, in September 1970. Hide Caption 9 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher takes over from Edward Heath as leader of the Conservative Party in 1975. Hide Caption 10 of 36 Photos: Photos: Thatcher through the years Margaret Thatcher through the years – Thatcher addresses Conservatives at the start of the 1979 election campaign. William Whitelaw,


Which American golfer is affectionately called The Walrus for his portly build and his ample moustache?

Craig Stadler Speaker | Contact Booking Agent For Fees & Appearances Contact Craig Stadler Booking Agent Craig Stadler Biography Craig Stadler was born June 2, 1953 and is a professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level. Stadler was born in San Diego, California and attended La Jolla High School. He displayed a talent for golf early in life. He won the 1973 U.S. Amateur, while attending the University of Southern California where he was an All-American all four years - first-team his sophomore and junior years; second-team his freshman and senior years. He turned professional in 1976. Stadler won his first two PGA Tour events in 1980, at the Bob Hope Desert Classic and the Greater Greensboro Open. His career year was 1982 when he won four PGA Tour events including The Masters after a playoff with Dan Pohl. Stadler won the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in 1984, and the 1991 Tour Championship. He won the NEC World Series of Golf again in 1992, and the Buick Invitational of California in 1994. He also won the Nissan Open in 1996 and the B.C. Open in 2003, becoming the first player over age 50 to win a PGA Tour event in 28 years. He won 13 PGA Tour events in all. He played on the 1983 and 1985 Ryder Cup teams. Stadler began playing on the Champions Tour upon becoming eligible in June 2003; he was the leading money winner in his first full year on that tour in 2004. Very popular with the galleries, Stadler is affectionately called "The Walrus" for his portly build and his ample moustache. He currently lives in Denver, Colorado. His son Kevin is also a professional golfer. His brother Gary Stadler is a Billboard-charting recording artist. Craig Stadler Hiring and Booking Information Golf is the one of the few sports where the pressure is focused on one athlete, which is why corporations choose to have a golfer like Craig Stadler deliver a keynote speech. The booking agents at AthletePromotions can assist with Craig Stadler speaking engagements, corporate appearances and VIP Meet & Greets. We have years of experience in booking the top golfers for speaking appearances, autograph signings and endorsements. Booking a golfer like Craig Stadler is not a hard process. Our agents can provide availability, fees and all costs associated in bringing out a popular golfer to your next corporate event.  Allow us to find Craig Stadler’s agent to make this appearance the best it can be.  A Craig Stadler appearance will be sure to add the needed excitement to your upcoming event, rewarding valuable employees, clients and customers. Most likely, golf fans and corporations can find Craig Stadler's official website, charity involvement, Twitter account, representation, publicist and management info at www.Craig Stadler.com.


Linseed Oil is generated from which plant?

flax | plant | Britannica.com plant Alternative Titles: common flax, Linum usitatissimum Related Topics flaxseed Flax (Linum usitatissimum), plant of the family Linaceae , cultivated both for its fibre , from which linen yarn and fabric are made, and for its nutritious seeds, called flaxseed or linseed, from which linseed oil is obtained. Though flax has lost some of its value as a commercial fibre crop owing to the availability of synthetic fibres, it has grown in popularity as a health food and remains economically significant in a number of countries around the world, including China , Russia , and Canada . (For additional information on the nutrition and uses of the seeds, see flaxseed ). Harvesting flax near Hrodna, in western Belarus. A. Perekhod/Tass from Sovfoto Flaxseed, or linseed, harvested from flax (Linum usitatissimum). AdstockRF Flax is an herbaceous annual . When densely planted for fibre, plants average 0.9 to 1.2 metres (3 to 4 feet) in height, with slender stalks 2.5 to 4 mm (about 0.10 to 0.15 inch) in diameter and with branches concentrated at the top. Plants cultivated for seed are shorter and many-branched. The leaves , alternating on the stalk, are small and lance-shaped. The flowers , borne on stems growing from the branch tips, have five petals, usually blue in colour but sometimes white or pink. The fruits are small dry capsules composed of five lobes. Flax (Linum usitatissimum) in bloom. The plant is grown for its useful fibres as well as for … © Mykola Ivashchenko/Shutterstock.com A bast fibre , flax is one of the oldest textile fibres. Evidence of its use has been found in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland . Fine linen fabrics, indicating a high degree of skill, have been discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs. Phoenician traders apparently brought linen from the Mediterranean area to Gaul and Britain , and the Romans introduced linen manufacture throughout their empire. In the 17th century the German states and Russia were major sources of raw material, and the linen industry was established in the Netherlands, Ireland, England , and Scotland. In North America the expansion of the cotton industry reduced the importance of linen. Similar Topics


The transportation of what is performed with an Archimedes Screw?

Pump It Up & Out | Storm Water Solutions Pump It Up & Out Share: Facebook Twitter Google Plus LinkedIn A Maryland county utilizes three Archimedes screw pumps to solve severe flooding problems The Edmonston Storm Water Pump Station is located in the town of Edmonston, Md., in Prince George’s County. For years, the existing pump station had been unable to keep up with high-intensity storm flows reaching the station’s retention pond and transfer them to the Anacostia River. As a result, nearby homes and properties had been subjected to flooding caused by pond overflow. Following severe flooding in 2004, the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) commenced the Edmonston Storm Water Pump Station improvements project. The station upgrade included three new Archimedes screw pumps, each 46 ft long and 10 ft in diameter and capable of pumping 133 cu ft of water per second. Watershed Characteristics The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is subject to more than 40 in. of rainfall per year. The Maryland Stormwater Design Manual tabulates the 24-hour rainfall depths associated with the one-, two-, 10- and 100-year storm events as 2.7, 3.3, 5.3 and 7.4 in., respectively, for Prince George’s County. Rainfall intensities are relatively high. For example, intensity duration frequency curves for Arlington County, Va., just across the Potomac River from Prince George’s County, show that a 10-year storm event has an intensity of 5 in. per hour for a duration of 15 minutes. The Edmonston Storm Water Pump Station is located on the northwest side of the northeast branch of the Anacostia River and serves a drainage area of 0.72 sq miles. The drainage area is essentially built out with commercial, industrial and urban single-family residences. The river has a drainage area of approximately 175 sq miles, though much of this is located downstream of the pump station. The pump station has a 52,000-sq-ft retention pond which provides approximately 365,000 cu ft of storage. Influent culverts include 66- and 27-in.-diameter circular culverts, a 5-by-11-ft box culvert and a 4-ft-9-in.-by-10-ft box culvert. There are two 5-by-8-ft effluent box culverts with an invert out elevation of 6.8 ft. The original pump station, built in the late 1950s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has two 75-hp pumps, each capable of pumping 50 cu ft per second through the levee to the Anacostia River. These pumps are set to turn on when the water in the retention pond is at an elevation of 12 ft, when the pond is approximately two-thirds full. Station Design & Pump Selection In 2005, the DPW&T retained Waste Water Management Inc., Falls Church, Va., to design the upgrade. Working closely with the DPW&T, the company determined that Archimedes screw pumps would be ideal. Advantages of Archimedes screw pumps include capability of pumping debris, relatively slow speed and thus less wear and abrasion, no net positive suction head required (NPSHreq)—providing a capability of running dry—and the cost savings associated with not having piping and valving. On this project, the fact that the pumps could run dry was the most important consideration; it allows the pumps to turn on when the retention pond water surface elevation (adjustable setpoint) is only inches above the box culvert invert elevation, rather than 5 ft above it as was required by the original axial flow pumps due to their NPSHreq. While other types of pumps could have been used, a deep wet well would have been required, which would have been problematic due to the proximity of the levee, the presence of groundwater and low- quality subsurface materials. The “touch point” of each screw pump is at an elevation below the effluent culvert invert elevation, allowing the pumps to drain the pond completely. Older screw pumps utilize grease pumps and piping systems to lubricate the lower bearings, which are often submerged. The Edmonston screw pumps, manufactured by Spaans Babcock, are equipped with lifetime- lubricated lower bearings. This feature eliminates the possibility of greas


What was the maiden name of Jane Austen's heroine Emma?

Project MUSE - Emma: Jane Austen's Errant Heroine Jane Austen's Errant Heroine Eugene Goodheart (bio) Jane Austen warned her readers that "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." It is easier to say why the reader may dislike Emma than why her creator likes her. Emma is willful, manipulative, an arranger or rather a misarranger of other people's lives. Much of the time she fails to see things clearly and truly, and her self-knowledge is uncertain. At the end of the novel she acknowledges that she has learned from experience, but not every reader is persuaded. In the beginning we find admiration for Emma and her situation: "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." There is perhaps a qualification in the word seemed. Three paragraphs down, the qualification is confirmed. "The real evils indeed of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself; these were the disadvantages which threatened alloy to her many enjoyments. The danger, however, was at present so unperceived, that they did not by any means rank as misfortunes with her." An absent mother (who died when she was very young), a valetudinarian father, and an indulgent governess combine to give her rule of the household. What follows are the promised "evils," "disadvantages," and "misfortunes" that create a dissonance between Austen's stated affection for her heroine and the reader's unease with Emma, if not outright dislike of her. Part of the drama for the reader will be discovering the source of Austen's affection, whether or not the reader ultimately shares it. The case against Emma is clear enough. In trying to arrange a marriage between the vain and pompous Mr. Elton (not her first impression of him) and the young and naïve Harriet Smith, Emma ignores both the temperamental disaffinity and the social distance between them—and more grievously she misunderstands the desires of Mr. Elton. He is a vicar from a good family with [End Page 589] social ambitions; Harriet, an illegitimate young girl of seventeen, wholly in thrall to Emma's matchmaking machinations. Emma callously dismisses Robert Martin's affection for Harriet. Martin, a yeoman farmer, is a solid and admirable character ultimately deserving of the title gentleman, but Emma's snobbery prevents her from appreciating his virtues. Her intervention delays what turns out to be the right outcome, a marriage between Robert Martin and Harriet. But she seems to have learned nothing from her failure and proceeds to plot a marriage between Harriet and Frank Churchill that is again based on a total misunderstanding of their respective natures and desires. Emma takes her cues for her behavior from observing external circumstances that she invariably misinterprets. She reads Elton as interested in Harriet when in fact she herself is the object of his interest. She fantasizes a match between Frank Churchill and Harriet on the basis of an event in which Churchill rescues Harriet from an assault by gypsies. If the capacity for accurate interpretation is a sign of intelligence, Emma seems to fail the intelligence test again and again, despite the "cleverness" that Austen attributes to her. Emma in fact is a perfect illustration of how will or desire or preconception may determine interpretation. And then there is a failure of another kind: inconsideration in her behavior toward the kindly but drearily garrulous Miss Bates at the Box Hill outing. Emma cannot resist agreeing with Miss Bates's admission that in the game about to be played she is "sure to say . . . dull things." Her friend, mentor, and husband-to-be, Knightley, observing the event, later rebukes the "unfeeling[ness]" and "insolence" of her response to Miss Bates. Tact is a mark of social intelligence, and again Emma fails the test. What then can possibly red


Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer sang together in which band?

Early Career Early Career The Mandrakes Robert went to art school at Scarborough Technical College. His first band was The Mandrakes which were formed in 1965. This band had nothing to do with The Mandrake Paddle Steamer contrary to previous press reports. The Mandrakes supported many renowned acts during this period at local venues and appeared from a live festival appearance on the television programme "Six Five"       Robert sang, but did not recordwith Dada, who also featured Elkie Brooks on vocals. Dada metamorphosed into Vinegar Joe who recorded 3 albums for Island records:   Vinegar Joe   Robert's writing increased apace and he had sole or shared writing credits on 8 of the tracks across the 3 Vinegar Joe albums, including the single "Never Met A Dog" The album Six Star General included a cover of an Andy Fraser (Free and ex John Mayall's Bluesbreakers bass player) song "Talkin' Bout My Baby". This marked an early admiration by Robert for Andy Fraser which later became apparent in his faithful and warm cover of Andy's "Every Kinda People", one of Robert's biggest early commercial successes The line up of Vinegar Joe was Elkie Brooks (vocals and percussion), Robert Palmer (vocals and rhythm guitar), Pete Gage (guitars and effects), Steve York (bass guitar), Tim Hinkley (piano and organ), Rob Tait (drums and percussion).Vinegar Joe toured heavily and made TV appearances on "The Old Grey Whistle Test", "Music Unlimited ("Ride Me Easy Rider)" and Best Of The Beat Club ("Proud To Be (A Honky Woman))" but the albums failed to achieve any significant sales figures and the band split up in March 1974. The idea was mooted at the time of Robert joining Little Feat (he allegedly sang backing vocals on a little Feat US tour), as a replacement for Lowell George, but Robert stayed with Chris Blackwell's Island records as a solo artist. .


Italians and Race (Race and Nationality) Dr. Orville Boyd Jenkins Question: Italians consider themselves to be White or Caucasians. Why are they darker in shade and their features vary? Answer: The variations in skin colour and other physical features make a fascinating focus. I have travelled and lived in the Mediterranean region, and find that the whole region tends to predominate with darker complexioned, dark-haired people.  However, there is an obvious visible difference in the sprinkling of blond-haired individuals all through the area, including Northern Africa (Berbers), Turkey and Greece. Like peoples in most all of Europe, the people in the peninsula we now know as the country of Italy, are of greatly mixed background.  Racial categories or terms depend on the choices available.  Caucasian is a common term, but not precisely defined or consistently used. Caucasian and Colour The categories and terms Caucasian or Caucasoid to denote certain general physical features is a very broad term, with no precise technical meaning.  Usages vary quite widely. In recent western history, the term has been used in a general way to refer to the lighter-skinned race(s) of European origin, also sometimes referred to as "White people."  That is a very general term, and total relative in use, even used among black peoples to distinguish lighter and darker individuals in their own tribes. Terms used to designate "races" are only relative, or comparative, words with usages depending on the social or ethnic setting in which they are used. There is no defined racial grouping for whom the term is used.  The term is used in some countries in somewhat official ways, such as a choice for ethnicity in censuses or other demographic information.  But people with the physical features normally associated with the term Caucasoid include a full range of skin colours, including the Arabs, Somalis, Dravidian groups (Southern India and Southeast Asia)  and other black or brown peoples. There seems to be a full range or continuum of genetic or physiological features across a quite wide range of cultures, language groups and geographical areas.  Thus it is a matter of relative contrast.  It depends who you are comparing a particular group to. Relative Colour In contrast to black Africans, sometimes called "Negroid" in features or race, the Italians, along with other darker southern Europeans, are indeed white.  In comparison to blond Scandinavians, they don't look so white.  But in general they still fit in the category of humans the term Caucasian normally refers to. Geographical Origin In origin the term "Caucasian" is an adjective referring to the Caucasus mountains.  This is thought to be the original dispersal point of peoples speaking forms of speech now identified as Indo-European. Thus it references the general history traceable through language information back to the Caucasus mountains.  The language history is not correlated in any way to ethnicity or physical features.  Today peoples of all "races" speak Indo-European languages. In the migrations over just the past 2000 years, peoples of Asian origin have come into Europe in various waves of military or other migration.  These peoples, related to Mongols and Turks, mixed with peoples of Germanic and other Indo-European backgrounds. Others were Arabs and Berbers from Northern Africa, as well as earlier Phoenicians.  These peoples would also fit into the grouping commonly called Caucasian also today, but they spoke Semitic languages. Variety in Ancient "Italy" From pre-Roman times, it appears there was already a clear distinction of short, darker-skinned, dark-haired peoples from pre-history being overlayed and mixed with taller, sometimes larger built, blond and blue-eyed groups.  For instance, the Etruscans , in what is now Northern Italy, did not speak an Indo-European language. The Etruscans may have been there before the Indo-Europeans arrived.  Some scholars suggest they were thought to have been a blond, blue-eyed people.  On a mural in an Etruscan tomb, a banquet scene portrays the


geometry - How many sides does a circle have? - Mathematics Stack Exchange How many sides does a circle have? up vote 143 down vote favorite 30 My son is in 2nd grade. His math teacher gave the class a quiz, and one question was this: If a triangle has 3 sides, and a rectangle has 4 sides,  how many sides does a circle have? My first reaction was "0" or "undefined". But my son wrote "$\infty$" which I think is a reasonable answer. However, it was marked wrong with the comment, "the answer is 1". Is there an accepted correct answer in geometry? edit: I ran into this teacher recently and mentioned this quiz problem. She said she thought my son had written "8" and didn't know that a sideways "8" means infinity. Ridiculous teacher, IMO. –  Aryabhata Apr 8 '11 at 19:30 30   It sounds very likely that the teacher did not make clear what they considered a "side" to be and whether or not the term is applicable to circles. –  Ryan Budney Apr 8 '11 at 19:34 21   The question is incomplete as stated. Saying that a triangle has 3 sides and a rectangle has 4 sides is not a good definition of "sides." This is quite a ridiculous question for 2nd grade students. The question can only confuse, and has no definite answer based on this definition. –  fdart17 Apr 8 '11 at 19:42 86   Clearly the teacher thinks that $lim_{n \to +\infty}n = 1$. Does the teacher have an account somewhere that I can downvote? –  knucklebumpler Apr 8 '11 at 20:28 38   What a retarded teacher. Infinity, regardless of it being "right", clearly demonstrates a pretty advanced grasp of math for a 2nd grader; it definitively doesn't deserve to be marked wrong. –  houbysoft Apr 9 '11 at 1:40 up vote 107 down vote accepted The answer depends on the definition of the word "side." I think this is a terrible question (edit: to put on a quiz) and is the kind of thing that will make children hate math. "Side" is a term that should really be reserved for polygons. 54   I don't think the question is terrible in itself, but asking it without realizing that there are arguments in favour of $0$, $1$ and $\infty$ and marking $\infty$ as wrong is catastrophic. –  joriki Apr 8 '11 at 19:35 61   Or the more common interpretation of the question, "2 sides, inside and outside" –  picakhu Apr 8 '11 at 19:39 3   @Donotalo: again, it really depends on the definitions. In my opinion "side" should be restricted to polygons. One should define a polygon as a simple closed piecewise-linear curve in the plane with finitely many linear pieces and the number of sides of a polygon as the number of linear pieces. I don't really see the point of extending this definition beyond the piecewise-linear case. –  Qiaochu Yuan Apr 9 '11 at 4:35 12   I don't think that this is a terrible question. The terrible thing is to pretend there is a unique answer. Instead, this kind of thing can be a motivation to explain the (non-unique) nature of generalizations and the nature of precise definitions. –  Phira May 20 '11 at 10:09 13   @Asaf: I really do not think there is a need to be so incredibly precise about what I mean by "quiz." –  Qiaochu Yuan May 20 '11 at 10:55 My third-grade son came home a few weeks ago with similar homework questions: How many faces, edges and vertices do the following  have? cube cone sphere Like most mathematicians, my first reaction was that for the latter objects the question would need a precise definition of face, edge and vertex, and isn't really sensible without such definitions. But after talking about the problem with numerous people, conducting a kind of social/mathematical experiment, I observed something intriguing. What I observed was that none of my non-mathematical friends and acquaintances had any problem with using an intuitive geometric concept here, and they all agreed completely that the answers should be cube: 6 faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices cylinder: 3 faces, 2 edges, 0 vertices cone: 2 faces, 1 edge, 1 vertex sphere: 1 face, 0 edges, 0 vertices Indeed, these were also the answers desired by my son's teacher (who is a truly outstanding teacher). Meanwhile,


Which fruit is distilled to make Calvados?

Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink)  Using Potatoes  Methods for Using Fruits If tempted to try some of the European use of fruits, the following is somewhat of a guide. Apple brandy is usually 60% apple, 30% pear, and 10% your choice. Run the fruit through a juice extractor or similar, no pips unless you enjoy cyanide ,and no pith if possible. Put the skins through the food processor/juice extractor as that's where the enzymes are that the yeast require. Achieve a specific gravity of about 1.050, dilute with water if necessary. Pitch a rehydrated yeast at a temp. of 25/30 C. It is very important to then hold the fermentation at that temperature. It will achieve that pretty much itself ,but just be prepared to help it keep that way. Any dry white wine ,champagne or sherry yeast is good. An excellent French brand is Lallemand (Uvaferm bc or Lalvin ec-1118), but you will also need to use a yeast nutrient (eg Fermaid, or try your local home brew shop). Fermentation will take no more than 8 days (the reason the traditional fermentation takes so long is they use wild yeasts). Don't add sugar if you want this to be "kosher "and a fair dinkum brew. Sugar will raise the ethanol production but at the expense of taste/quality etc. Don't do any additions after fermentation has started - it can stop a brew in it's tracks. Jack adds ... the majority of flavor compounds in whiskey come from the yeast that is used. The aldehydes that the yeast contributes turn into esters on long aging. These halp to provide a better flavor for the whisky. In a fruit brandy (like plums)- this would mar the flavor of the fruit- It may make it more complex if it were aged on oak for a while- but for those attempting to make a clear slivovitz/schnaps type of spirit- the yeast would give flavors that prevent the pure plum flavor from coming through. I guess another rule for fruit brandy/schnaps has got to be: Let the wine clarify fully before distilling- no distilling on the lees !. A less traditional approach would be.. 2 kg Granny Smith apples or Nashi pears 1 Campden tablet (for basic sterilisation) 6 tsp yeast nutrient 5 kg sugar/glucose Peel & grate fruit, add to fermenter with Campden tablets , and 3L water. Cover and leave for 24-36 hours. Dissolve sugar & nutrient in some hot water, then add to fermentor. Top up with cold water to 24L. Add yeast when below 24C.  SG should drop from 1.03 to 0.99 over 12-14 days. Don't overdo the Campden tablets. They are sodium metabisulphite, and can kill they yeast if not fully dissipated by the time the yeast is added. The best fruit to use is windfall fruit (the stuff brown & lying on the ground), as these are higher in sugar. Sometimes when trying to make schnapps, you can reserve a little of the fermented stock, and add this back to the distilled liquor, to enhance the flavour. For schnapps, Jack explains ... Schnapps may be made by fermenting 4.5 pounds of fruit in a gallon of water, in addition to 2 pounds of sugar and a heaping tablespoon of winemaker's acid blend (per gallon). After fermenting, this may be distilled (I filtered out the fruit pulp, but didn't clarify beyond that) in a potstill to produce a nice dram. The problem most people get (myself included) when making a fruit wine into a brandy is the fact that not enough fruit is used in the mash. Most wines use 2 to 3 pounds of fruit per gallon- when distilled they taste like unrefined sugar spirit with no fruit flavor- if you up the fruit to 4 to 4.5 pounds per gallon and ferment out to 10 to 15%abv you'll get something worth distilling. So far I've tested this on cherries (sour and black), raspberries, blackberries, peaches, and plums- all have worked wonderfully. Tips for apple schnaps: DON'T use any sulfite- use a large amount of yeast with competative factors (lalvin K1V-1116 is the best choice) Ferment the juice in a cool area (to aid with a mellow flavor and to help slow up any contaminating bacteria) If you do the above, and stick to basic sanitary wine making practices, you'll be


Which large fleshy fruit of the far east has been banned from some public areas because of it's distinctive odour?

Glossary : SBS Food (top) Acacia seed A small, oval, black variety of the wattle seed. It is roasted and milled to be used in a wide variety of foods including soups, meat rubs, ice-creams and baked goods. Acetic Acid An organic acid better known as vinegar. Acidulated Water Water to which an acid substance such as lemon juice or wine vinegar is added. Once peeled, vegetables such as celery and artichokes can be immersed in it to stop them from going brown. Agar-Agar Based on seaweed and used as a stabiliser or thickener in many food products, agar-agar is a vegetarian alternative to gelatine. It is sold in many of the large supermarkets in powder form, as flakes and as bars. Ajowan Also known as ajwain, ajowan caraway, carom seeds or mistakenly as bishop's weed, it is a plant of Indian and the Near East whose seeds are often used as a spice. It has an intense thyme-like flavour and a zesty kick. Ajvar A relish made from grilled red capsicum, eggplant, garlic and olive oil. Available in hot and mild variations, it is often served with grilled and roasted meat in Croatian cuisine. Akara Fritters made from black eyed-peas that are eaten as snacks either at home or as street food. Akudjura Also known as bush tomatoes or desert raisins, these tiny tomato-like berries are yellow when ripe but are mostly available commercially in dried form - whole or ground - as a brownish-red fruit with a taste similar to sun-dried tomatoes. Al Dente An Italian phrase used to describe the texture of pasta, rice and vegetables as tender or soft on the outside but still firm 'to the bite'. Albumen The white of an egg. Alicha A mild Ethiopian curry sauce featuring garlic and ginger, turmeric and pungent spices. Allspice The pea-sized berry of the evergreen Pimiento tree, native to the West Indies and South America. In Jamaica, it is also known as Jamaica pepper. Tastes like a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and is used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Almonds The kernel of the fruit of the almond tree. There are two main types of almonds - sweet and bitter. The sweet almond is delicate and slightly sweet. Bitter almonds are more strongly flavoured and contain traces of lethal prussic acid when raw. Processed bitter almonds are used to flavour extracts and liqueurs. Amaranth Amaranth was a sacred food of the Aztecs. In Asia, varieties have been grown as a green vegetable since the beginning of time. It is a tall plant with broad leaves that produces many thousands of tiny seeds. Both leaves and seeds are edible. The greens have a good, slightly sweet flavour and can be used both cooked and raw. The seeds are used as a cereal or can be ground into flour. Amaranth seeds and flour can be found in health food, Caribbean and Asian shops. Amaretti Crisp, airy macaroon biscuits that are made with bitter-almond paste or apricot-kernel paste. Anaheim Chillies Mild, long green chillies named after the area near Los Angeles where they were once grown. Available canned (whole or chopped) or fresh. Mexican cooks also like to dice or purée them, and then add them to sauces, soups, and casseroles. Ancho Chillies Dried poblano peppers that are very commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They're brownish-black and wrinkled wrinkled and large and green when fresh. A mild, slightly sweet . Anchovy Sauce Anchovy Sauce (Mam nem) is widely used in Central and Southern Vietnamese food. It's a mixture of fermented salted anchovies and sold in a bottle as a condiment. It is very strong in taste and smell and is normally diluted when used to make the sauce of the same name. Angelica A biennial herb used mainly in dessert cooking. It is often used to add to fruit when cooking to reduce the need for sugar, such as in jams and preserves. Candied angelica is commonly used in cake and dessert decoration. It can also be steamed and eaten as a vegetable. Anise A small, annual plant that is a member of the parsley family. The leaves and seed have a distinctive, sweet liquorice flavour. The anise seed flavours a variety of confections, savoury dishes and drinks. Annatto A


Which fruit shares a name with a 1969 short film by Eric Sykes, and an animated television show for children?

Comedy « The Bioscope July 5, 2012 By urbanora in Comedy , Modern silents , Obituaries , Television and radio Tags: Silent films 2 Comments Poster for The Plank (1967 version), from bbc.co.uk So farewell then to Eric Sykes , one of Britain’s best loved funny men. He was a natural comic performer, generally playing someone confident that he knew what he was doing while demonstrating time and again that he had no reason to be so, best exemplified by the long-running TV sitcom Sykes. He was also one of the most talented comic writers of his time, writing for Educating Archie, Tony Hancock, The Goons, Frankie Howerd and his own shows. Like many of his generation of comedians, he had an immense affection and respect for the great silent comedians. Some, such as Bob Monkhouse and Michel Bentine, presented compilations of silent comedies on television to bring them to new audiences. Others, such as Ronnie Barker (with A Home of Your Own, Futtock’s End, The Picnic, By the Sea), Benny Hill (The Waiters, Eddie in August), and in recent years Paul Merton, David Schneider (Uncle Max) and Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) have continued the tradition, with varying degrees of homage to the past – and with varying success. Eric Sykes made a number of silent, or near-silent slapstick comedies, of which the most famous and still fondly loved is The Plank, of which three versions were made. It started out as a wordless, black-and-white episode of his BBC TV series Sykes and a …, the episode being Sykes and a Plank (tx. 3 March 1964), in which the two protganists were Sykes and regular co-star Hattie Jacques. In 1967 Sykes remade it as a 54-minute colour cinema release, co-starring himself and Tommy Cooper. This was then re-released in 1974 cut to 45 minutes, before a third version (30mins) was made for Thames Television in 1979, with Arthur Lowe replacing Cooper. It is the 1967 film that is the most familiar. Sykes (who lived in a silent world himself – he was almost completely deaf) made other silent shorts for cinema and television: Rhubarb (1969, remade as Rhubarb, Rhubarb in 1980) in which the characters utter just the one word (guess what it is), It’s Your Move (1969, remade in 1982), Mr H is Late (1988) and The Big Freeze (1993) among them. But it is The Plank that has retained a classic status of a kind. The story is simple – two builders purchase a floorboard for the house they are working on, and encounter all manner of hazards trying to transport it across town. Judged by the standards of the comedy greats of the 1920s, it is average stuff, but Sykes and Cooper have the right deadpan delivery in the face of absurdity, and in its scenario of an inanimate object geting the better of two men it merits some comparison with Laurel and Hardy’s travails with a piano in The Music Box. The simple plank (much like the large plane of glass) is a silent comedy staple in any case. The twist is that here the plank gets star billing (literally so in the 1967 film’s opening credits). The Plank and its creator show a continuity of laughter down the years. Slapstick itself no longer has the popular appeal that it once enjoyed, but Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd et al (themselves inspired by an earlier generation of theatre comics) inspired the next generation of comedians such as Eric Sykes who flourished on radio and television, whose works then made the next generation laugh when young and inspired them to make others laugh in their own time (as the many affectionate tributes to Sykes from today’s comedians has demonstrate). It’s a continuous process of inheritance and gratitude. Comedy dates, but laughter is eternal. Thank you Eric. May 27, 2012 By urbanora in Comedy , Modern silents Tags: Silent films 6 Comments This you have to see. Leonard Maltin, on his Movie Crazy blog , has drawn our attention to a thirty-minute 1996 silent film (in part), Heavenzapoppin’!, which its producer and star Robert Watzke has recently made available on YouTube. The film is a head-spinningly ingenious delight. It starts off looking like a reasonably conventional silent film past


What is the name of Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter?

Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter, Apple, Looks Just Like Her Mama?See the Pic! | E! News Scott Roth/WireImage Apple Martin is one lucky little girl. Not only is the adorable 9-year-old the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin , but she's also growing up to be the spitting image of her stunning mother, who just happens to be the World's Most Beautiful Woman . While Paltrow typically keeps her two children out of the spotlight, the 40-year-old blond beauty brought her mini-me along to the 9th Annual Authors Night at the East Hampton Library, where the Goop goddess signed copies of her latest cookbook, It's All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great. PHOTOS: Gwyneth's famous friends Paltrow's 7-year-old son, Moses, was also in tow for her appearance as well as hubby Chris Martin. Gwyneth looked gorgeous in a short white dress, showing off her enviable gams and her summer glow as she held on to her daughter's hand. She wore minimal makeup and pulled her hair back in a ponytail, pairing the fitted mini dress with flat yellow sandals. Her daughter looked just like her beautiful mama, sharing the same bright blond hair, blue eyes and dewy skin. She kept close to her parent and appeared well-behaved as ever, while flaunting her own fashion sense in bright purple Ugg boots and a striped T-shirt. The Iron Man star and her family are currently rumored to be moving to Los Angeles after over a decade of living across the pond in London. Which means we could soon be seeing more shots of the stunning star and her sweet children. Fingers crossed! Brazil E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our US edition? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Canadian edition? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our UK edition? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Australian edition? E! ist überall Dieser Inhalt ist für internationale Besucher verfügbar. Möchtest du ihn in der deutschen Version anschauen? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our German edition? E! est partout Une version adaptée de ce contenu est disponible pour notre public international. Souhaitez-vous voir ça dans notre édition française ? E! Is Everywhere This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our French edition? Yes!


A cantaloupe belongs to which family of fruits?

Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae) Assorted Melons & Squash Assorted melons & squash: A. Pumpkin, B. Watermelon, C. Crenshaw Melon, D. Cantaloupe, E. Honeydew Melon, F. Spaghetti Squash. The squash and pumpkin are varieties of Cucurbita pepo, while the melons & canteloupe are varieties of Cucumis melo. The watermelon is a variety of Citrullus lanatus (var. lanatus). Volunteer Spaghetti Squash at Wayne's Word Cucumis: Cucumbers, Teasel Gourd & Horned Cucumber Ripe pickle cucumbers (Cucumis sativus). Pickles are made from cucumber varieties such as the "gherkin" which have smaller fruits, a thin flesh and numerous seeds. The fruits are soaked in a brine soltion. Depending on the type of pickles, a boiling water-vinegar solution (containing other spices) is poured over the pickles. [Lactic acid fermentation by bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum) is also responsible for the acidity and flavor of some pickles as well as sauerkraut.] In dill pickles, the spice dill (Anethum graveolens, Apiaceae) is also added to give them a special flavor. Sugar is added to the boiling water-vinegar solution in sweet pickles. Teasel cucumber or teasel gourd (Cucumis dipsaceus), another curious species of Cucumis with yellowish fruits covered with a dense layer of soft spines. The common name is derived from its superficial resemblance to the spiny fruit bur of the teasel plant (Dipsacus sativus), a member of the teasel family (Dipsacaceae) shown in next photo.  The teasel gourd is native to northeastern tropical Africa and is cultivated throught the world as an ornamental. It is naturalized in the Hawaiian islands and in the Cape region of Baja California. The spiny African horned cucumber or hedgehog gourd (C. metuliferus) is another species of Cucumis grown as an ornamental and as food. The numerous varieties of delicious melons also belong to the genus Cucumis. Most melons are considered to be varieties of Cucumis melo. Teasel burs (Dipsacus sativus). In real life they do not hatch from eggs. This plant does not belong to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) and is not related to the teasel cucumber. The spiny African horned cucumber or hedgehog gourd (Cucumis metuliferus) is also grown as a decorative ornamental gourd and as food. The exocarp is covered with distinctive spiny protuberances. It is often sold in supermarkets in the United States. It supposedly has a banana-lime flavor and is used in fruit salads, sundaes and drinks.


Which football league club are known as the Cherries?

AFC Bournemouth history AFC Bournemouth history Posted: Thu 24 May 2012 Author: afcb.co.uk Image by: The Early Years  The present football club can trace its roots as far back as 1890 when Boscombe St. Johns Institute Football Club were playing in local football. They disbanded in 1899 and from the remains of that club, Boscombe FC were formed at a meeting under the streetlights in Gladstone Road, Boscombe.  The Club competed in the Bournemouth and District Junior League playing at a ground in Castlemain Avenue, Pokesdown. They moved to Kings Park, adjacent to the current stadium in 1902 and were soon emerging as the top team in the town.  After enjoying many local successes, they joined the Hampshire League and were attracting large crowds. In 1910, Mr. J.E. Cooper-Dean granted the club on a long lease some wasteland next to Kings Park.  With their own ground, named Dean Court after the benefactor, the club continued to thrive and dominated the local football scene.  It was around this time that the club gained the nickname, 'The Cherries'. There are two main stories on to why the club would be called such a name. Firstly the Cherry Red striped shirts the side wore and secondly, Dean Court was built next to the Cooper-Dean estate which included many Cherry Orchards.  The club signed their first professional player in 1910, B.Penton, who signed from Southampton for a £10 fee. The club then moved in to the South Eastern League but this proved to be a big leap and the side finished bottom of the table.  With the outbreak of war in 1914, the progress of the club was halted and they returned to the Hampshire league in 1919. The club was ambitious and when the Third Division was formed in 1920, they moved up to the highly competitive Southern League as many clubs in that league went on to form the Third Division.  After three years in the Southern League, the club applied for membership of the Football League. The application was accepted and Boscombe would be playing in the Third Division (South) in the 1923-24 season.  Bournemouth and Boscombe  At the public house where the side used to change before matches, The Portman Hotel, a meeting decided that the club would change its name to 'Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club'. The first ever league match was at Swindon on 25 August 1923 at Swindon where Bournemouth lost 3-1. The first ever league game at Dean Court was also against Swindon and it was against these opponents that Bournemouth gained their first ever league point in a 0-0 draw.  Bournemouth struggled initially in the Football League, but firmly established themselves as a Third Division side and they still hold the record for the longest continuous membership of the Division.  As a league club, they had to wait until after the war for their first trophy. That came when Walsall were beaten at Stamford Bridge in the Third Division (South) Cup.  The Cup Run of 1956-57  The Cherries finally hit the headlines in the 1956-57 season after a fabulous run in the FA Cup despite being handed some of the hardest draws imaginable. After beating Burton Albion, Swindon and Accrington Stanley, they were drawn away to Wolves, then third in the top flight. An amazing 1-0 win saw Bournemouth earn a home tie against Spurs, then the second side in the First Division.  A stunning performance saw Bournemouth win through 3-1 and were then handed a home tie against Manchester United - the top side in the country! The dream ended there in controversial circumstances. United won 2-1 in front of a record 28,799 crowd at Dean Court through a goal that looked offside and a questionable penalty. Despite the defeat, Bournemouth grabbed the nations imaginations and were awarded 'The Giant Killers Cup'.  The 1970s & The Bond Years  Hopes were high for success but the cup run was not built on and in 1970, the side slipped to Division Four. Relegation proved to be a blessing in disguise and the club entered an exciting few years. Under John Bond, the side won promotion for the first time and he built up a side that were a joy to watch.  T


Native to India, what is the largest treeborne fruit in the world?

10 of the World's Largest Vegetables and Fruits (biggest pumpkin, biggest watermelon) - ODDEE 10 of the World's Largest Vegetables and Fruits 4/24/2009 World's Biggest Sweet Potato (24.9 Lbs or 11.2 Kg) Lebanese farmer Khalil Semhat, from the southern city of Tyre, couldn't believe his peeled eyes when he discovered he had grown a massive potato weighing 11.3 kilos (24.9 pounds), setting a record for the world's largest potato . 2 Worlds Largest Marrow (113 Lbs or 65 Kg) Grown by Ken Dade in Norfolk, the 65kg (113lbs) vegetable needed two men to carry it to a stand at the National Amateur Gardening Show in Somerset. The voluptuous vegetable has entered the Guinness World Records book, beating the previous world title holder by 3kg. 3 World’s Heaviest Jackfruit (76 Lbs or 34.4 Kg) The sweet tasting fruit weighed 34.6kg (76lb 4.4oz), measured 57.46 cm (22.625in) long and had a circumference of 121.28 cm on 8 August 2003. It was grown by George and Margaret Schattauer of Captai Cook, Hawaii, USA. Native to Western India, the fruit spread throughout South East Asia and first came to Hawaii in 1888. 4 World's Largest Watermelon (268.8 Lbs or 122 Kg) Weighting 268.8 pounds, this watermelon made the cut as the world's largest watermelon . Grown at the Hope Farm Store by Lloyd Bright, his family has a long history with watermelons: they set world records in melon size in 1979 with a 200 pound melon and again in 1985 with one that weighed 260 pounds. 6 World's Heaviest Carrot (18.9 Lbs or 8.5 Kg) Presented by John Evans in 1998, this 18.985 pound (8.61 kg) carrot is the heaviest ever. 7 World’s Largest Pumpkin (1689 Lbs or 766 Kg) Grown in Rhode Island, the world’s biggest pumpkin was shown at the Topsfield Fair of Massachusetts in 2007, weighing 1689 lbs. 8 World’s Longest Cucumber (36.1 in or 0.9 mts) The 36.1in cucumber was grown by Alf Cobb who beat his own record of 35.1in at the National Amateur Gardening Show, from the Bath and West Showground in south-west England. 9 World's Largest Cauliflower (31.25 Lbs or 14.1 Kg) Also grown by Evans, this Cauliflower weighted 31.25 lb, making it Alaska's largest one in 1997. 10 World's Heaviest Broccoli (35 Lbs or 15.8 Kg) In what was John Evans' first World record in 1993, this Broccoli weighted over 35 lb, making it a world record. From the Web


Which member of Take That shares his name with a fruit?

Take That's Jason Orange quits; bandmates say it's a huge loss 25/09/14 Jason Orange has announced he has left Take That and will not be recording a new album with the band. He said there had been "no fallings out" and he had "spent some of the best years" of his life with them. The 44-year-old has issued a statement to say he did not want to "commit" to making and promoting a new album. His bandmates, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, said his departure was "a huge loss". Image caption The band were rejoined by Robbie Williams in 2010. The band formed in 1990, split up in 1996 but four of the five members re-formed for a successful comeback in 2005. In a statement Orange said: "I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved together over the years. "I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my band mates, who I feel are like brothers to me. "Most especially my gratitude goes to all of the good and kind, beautiful and ever-loyal fans of the band, without whom none of this could have been possible. Thank-you." Orange said he was "proud" of what the band had achieved since forming in 1990, including a hugely successful comeback in 2005. Image caption Take That performed at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony. "At the end of The Progress Tour I began to question whether it might be the right time for me to not continue on with Take That," he said. "At the start of this year and with my full knowledge and blessing the guys began writing new material. "There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this. "I know how much Mark, Gary and Howard enjoy writing and making music, and they know that they have my full support and encouragement to continue on with what is to be another chapter for the band." Image caption Founding member Robbie Williams, left the band in 1995 but rejoined for an album in 2010 A joint statement from the remaining bandmates said: "We first became aware of Jason's reservations a couple of years ago but had hoped that by giving him the desired time and space he may begin to feel differently. "This has not been the case and we now have to accept and fully respect his decision which we know hasn't been an easy one." After the band got back together in 2005, they were were briefly rejoined by fifth founder member Robbie Williams for the 2010 album Progress. The singer famously left the band in 1995 after many disagreements with the management and group members. Williams went on to launch a hugely successful solo career, which saw his first seven albums each reach number one in the UK. Image caption Jason Orange, along with Robbie Williams, were the only members not to face accusations of tax avoidance Jason Orange and Robbie Williams were the only members of Take That not to face accusations of tax avoidance after Barlow, Donald, Owen and their manager Jonathan Wild reportedly invested £66m into two partnerships styled as music industry investment schemes. Barlow finally broke months of silence on the controversy earlier this month and apologised on Twitter for the "tax stories", before telling fans the band were working on a new studio album. In the early 1990s, Take That had a string of number one hits including Back For Good, Pray and Relight My Fire. After spending nearly a decade apart the band launched their come back with Take That's Ultimate tour in 2006. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube