‘The Merryman and His Maid’ is the subtitle of which Gilbert and Sullivan opera?

The Yeomen of the Guard (The… | Details | AllMusic google+ Description               by John Palmer Gilbert and Sullivan followed their "dark" comedy, Ruddigore, with a work that is equally grim. Sentimental and realistic, Yeomen of the Guard has less room for Gilbert's instinctive wit and cynicism; Sullivan, however, was pleased to work on a "story of human interest" with a serious undertone, a long-time desire he would ultimately fulfill with his 1891 opera, Ivanhoe. In 1888, Gilbert and Sullivan began their new project under the working title, "The Tower Warders." Their collaboration was not the most pleasant: Sullivan infuriated Gilbert by insisting that he re-construct the second act when portions of the work were already in rehearsal. Perhaps this strained collaboration took its toll on the end product, since it never attained great popularity; although Yeomen eventually ran for 453 performances, Sullivan wrote to Gilbert: "I must confess that the indifference of the public to The Yeomen of the Guard has disappointed me greatly." The Yeomen of the Guard, or The Merryman and his Maid opened at the Savoy Theatre in London on October 3, 1888. Critics immediately recognized the differences between the new work and Gilbert and Sullivan's earlier, "topsy-turvy" operettas. One reviewer commented on "...the new departure they have made, exchanging the grotesque fancies and wild extravagances of the past...for an altogether soberer style of opera, approaching more closely than they have done before the old school of English opera." No doubt the sixteenth century setting prompted both this approach and people's perception of it. Sullivan's score abounds with elements drawn from earlier music and "serious" opera. The overture to The Yeomen of the Guard is one of Sullivan's two best, the other being Iolanthe. Both of these are tightly constructed and capable of being performed apart from the rest of the score. Immediately following the overture is one of Sullivan's best descriptive pieces, Phoebe Meryll's, "When maiden loves" (often referred to as her "spinning song"). This makes The Yeomen of the Guard the only of Gilbert and Sullivan's works to begin without a chorus. Ever-popular is the duet, "I have a song to sing, Oh!" introducing us to the strolling musicians, Jack Point and Elsie Mayard. Here, in which a drone accompaniment and modal flavor evoke older music. Gems from the Act Two include, Colonel Fairfax's "Free from his fetters grim," showcasing Gilbert's alliterative ability, and the trio, "A man who would woo a fair maid," a contrapuntal tour de force. The bittersweet finale of the second act is very effective, culminating in a reprise of "I have a song to sing!" Particularly ingenious and subtle is the accompaniment during Sergeant Meryll's "Is this Phoebe?" during which he looks for his daughter. The orchestra links the segments of the hesitant voice part by continuing the melody when the voice drops out. Throughout The Yeomen of the Guard, the instrumentation is subtle, and Sullivan calls upon the full orchestra only for the tower music. Parts/Movements No. 2, When maiden loves, she sits and sighs No. 3, Tower warders, Under orders No. 4, When our gallant Norman foes No. 5, Alas! I waver to and fro No. 6, Is life a boon? No. 7, Here's a man of jollity No. 8, I have a song to sing, O! No. 9, Here's a man, maiden No. 10a, I've jibe and joke and quip and crank No. 10b, I've wisdom from the East No. 11a, 'Tis done! I am a bride! No. 11b, Though tear and long-drawn sigh No. 12, Were I thy bride No. 13a, Oh, Sergeant Meryll, it is true No. 13b, Dids't thou not, oh Leonard Meryll No. 13c, To thy fraternal care No. 13d, The prisoner comes to meet his doom No. 14a, Night has spread her pall once more No. 14b, Warders are ye? No. 15, Oh! a private buffoon No. 16, Hereupon we're both agreed No. 17, Free from his fetters grim No. 18, Strange adventure No. 19, Hark! what was that, sir? No. 20, A man who would woo a fair maid No. 21, When a wooer goes a-wooing No. 22, Rapture, rapture


Which Victorian author is credited with introducing the pillar box into the UK?

Letter boxes: The red heart of the British streetscape - BBC News BBC News Letter boxes: The red heart of the British streetscape By Kathryn Westcott BBC News Magazine 18 January 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel One of the UK's rarest postboxes is celebrating its 150th anniversary. But what is the future for the red emblem of the British streetscape? Of the 115,000 or so postboxes dotted around the country, only a single "Liverpool Special" still graces a public space, in the city's Albert Dock. It is a rare example of a piece of street furniture that perhaps more than any other object helps create a quintessentially British landscape. The red phone box is (largely) gone. The red postbox remains. The denizens of conservation areas still jealously hang on to their heritage phone boxes. But will the red postbox face the same fate, reduced to a pleasant rarity? Many of us still give directions to our own homes using the cast-iron box as a landmark. Its design has changed little since 1879. Not so celebrated British-designed letter boxes can be found throughout the UK, the Republic of Ireland and in many former nations of the British Empire and members of the Commonwealth. In some cases, they chart the political developments in the governance of a nation. In 1954, the royal cipher on Scottish postboxes was replaced with the Scottish crown (pictured). Campaigners said the inscription EIIR was unacceptable because Elizabeth I had not reigned over Scotland. In Ireland postboxes document the transition from British to Irish administration. Red boxes were painted green after the Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified in 1922. Today you will find "hybrid" postboxes with Edwardian surrounds and replacement doors bearing the insignia of the Irish Free State (1922-1937). In 2009, young Republicans in parts of Northern Ireland launched a campaign to paint letter boxes green. In Malta's capital Valletta in the 1980s, some of the royal ciphers on postboxes in Valletta were ground off on government orders. For many communities, they are a reassuring presence - a cheerful, red splash that has stood out on British streets for a more than a century and a half. But with privatisation looming - possibly this year - are other colours set to usurp the familiar red? There is now an inexorable shift to email from the traditional letter. The peak for Royal Mail deliveries was in 2005-06 when some 84 million items were delivered every working day. Today it's roughly 58 million, according to Royal Mail. Much of that is business mail that never plops through a traditional postbox. The first pillar boxes were erected at St Helier in Jersey in 1852, at the recommendation of novelist Anthony Trollope - who was an employee of the General Post Office at the time. The first boxes were erected in Britain a year later. Designs varied but in 1859 an improved cylindrical design was adopted for standard use nationwide. A Liverpool postmaster decided to rebel, and after a waging a long battle with London, the Liverpool Special letter box - with its increased capacity and chunkily cast crown on top - was born. The Letter Box Study Group (LBSG), which maps sites across the UK, is not just concerned with this postal oddity today, but with the fate of all the boxes. In 2002, Royal Mail undertook to repaint each of its letter boxes every three years. But, according to Andrew Young, chairman of the LBSG, many are not being properly maintained. "There was a massive amount of publicity about the painting of the gold boxes during the Olympics and Paralympics," he says. "Walk into any tourist shop and you will see post boxes replicated in miniature as souvenirs. But look at some of them on the street, they are poorly painted, collection plates are missing. They should be doing more to maintain them - there is lack of pride in their presentation. "In some rural areas and towns, the letter boxes look like they haven't been painted for 10 or 20 years." But the Royal Mail denies it has been neglecting its letter boxes, saying a great deal of effort goes into maintain


Soccer. Who became manager of West Ham in June 2015?

West Ham appoint Slaven Bilic as their new manager to replace Sam Allardyce | Football | The Guardian West Ham appoint Slaven Bilic as their new manager to replace Sam Allardyce • Former Croatia and Besiktas manager signs three-year deal • Bilic: I’m really glad to be back with West Ham United Slaven Bilic takes charge of West Ham on a three-year deal. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Tuesday 9 June 2015 07.28 EDT Last modified on Monday 4 April 2016 08.55 EDT Close This article is 1 year old West Ham United have confirmed Slaven Bilic as their new manager to replace Sam Allardyce on a three-year deal. The former defender spent 18 months as a player at Upton Park and has previous managerial experience with Hajduk Split, Croatia and Besiktas, who he left last month having guided them to third place in the Turkish Super Lig. Slaven Bilic must show West Ham he is more than a rock star manager | Aleksandar Holiga Read more “West Ham United are delighted to announce the appointment of Slaven Bilic as the club’s new manager,” read a statement on their official website. “The 46-year-old will become the 15th full-time manager in the Hammers’ 120-year history, returning to the club he played for 54 times, on a three-year contract. “A law graduate and multilinguist who takes a meticulous approach to management, the new boss will arrive in London later this month following a family holiday, but has already begun preparations for West Ham’s maiden Uefa Europa League campaign.” Bilic added: “I’m really glad to be back with West Ham United. It’s in the Premier League, which is among the best in the world. It’s a big challenge and you are competing with the best and what better club to do it with than West Ham. “I remember West Ham as a special club. I love these kinds of special clubs. My last club, Besiktas, was that kind of club. It’s not about the size – West Ham is a big club – there is something special about them. They are a cult club. “It is a great place to play and I felt like I was at home. It is a big privilege and a big responsibility to now be manager and I hope that I will prove it to the board, players and fans.” Pinterest Slaven Bilic playing for West Ham against Leicester in 1996. Photograph: Chris Boyd/PA The club’s co-owners, David Gold and David Sullivan, and the vice-chairman, Karren Brady, interviewed Bilic over the weekend, with the 46-year-old having made clear his desire to return to east London. They had explored numerous options since the departure of Allardyce and had hoped to lure Rafael Benítez until the former Liverpool manager was unveiled by Real Madrid. David Moyes and Carlo Ancelotti were also sounded out, while Sevilla’s Unai Emery and Lekhwiya’s Michael Laudrup have opted instead to extend respective contracts at their current clubs.


In the Hindu and Jain religions, what is a mandir?

BBC - Religions - Jainism: Jain temples Jain temples Last updated 2009-09-14 This articles takes a look at Jain temples, which can range from the immense and elaborate to the very plainest of worship rooms. On this page Jain temples Svetambara Jain images are always decorated © There are some beautiful Jain temples in India, although the majority of Jain temples are much plainer structures. Jain temples contain images of tirthankaras ; either in seated meditation, or standing. A seated image or images is usually the focus of a temple interior. Jains make offerings to the images as part of their worship. Jain temples range from the immense and elaborate to the very plainest of worship rooms. The two largest Jain sects decorate their temples in different ways. Digambara Jain temples have tirthankara statues that are undecorated and unpainted. In Svetambara Jain temples the images are always decorated - with painted or glass eyes and sometimes ornaments of gold, silver, and jewels on the forehead. Further decoration is common. Digambara Jain tirthankara statues are undecorated and unpainted © Svetambara Jains decorate images richly for festivals using flowers, paints, and jewels, and make decorative offerings of flowers, leaves, sandalwood, saffron, camphor, gold or silver leaf, pearls, precious stones or costume jewellery. These offerings are renewed daily as a gesture of devotion. Visit to a Jain temple A visit to a Jain temple Dom Peter Bowe visited one of the 37 Jain temples in Bangalore. He describes his visit below. The Jain temple was at a busy city cross-roads; the faithful were coming, as they do each day, for morning prayers and puja, having specially bathed and dressed in clean white clothes, some with the masks which Jains, out of respect for their sacred principle of ahimsa (non-violence), wear to prevent harming living beings in the air with their breath. Jain temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India © In the compact, exquisitely carved, marble temple, with a perambulatory outer raised section and an inner domed shrine open on three sides, a most devotional atmosphere prevailed. A small group of youths was singing bhajans accompanied by tabela (finger drums) and small harmonium. The Jains were most hospitable: we were led around the shrines and into the inner sanctum, and Jain beliefs were meticulously explained. For Jains, like Buddhists   agnostic , the gods and idols are not real in themselves, rather symbols of human attitudes, aspirations and fears, so that worship is really about one's own integration in oneself and with the world around. Purity, right living and service of others are hallmarks of their faith. © Dom Peter Bowe


In the Bible, who visited Solomon in Kings 1, chapter 10?

1 Kings 10 NIV - The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon - Bible Gateway 1 Kings 10New International Version (NIV) The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10 When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship to the Lord, she came to test Solomon with hard questions. 2 Arriving at Jerusalem with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she came to Solomon and talked with him about all that she had on her mind. 3 Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too hard for the king to explain to her. 4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the palace he had built, 5 the food on his table, the seating of his officials, the attending servants in their robes, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he made at[ a ] the temple of the Lord, she was overwhelmed. 6 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. 7 But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me; in wisdom and wealth you have far exceeded the report I heard. 8 How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! 9 Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice and righteousness.” 10 And she gave the king 120 talents[ b ] of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. Never again were so many spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 11 (Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir; and from there they brought great cargoes of almugwood[ c ] and precious stones. 12 The king used the almugwood to make supports[ d ] for the temple of the Lord and for the royal palace, and to make harps and lyres for the musicians. So much almugwood has never been imported or seen since that day.) 13 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned with her retinue to her own country. Solomon’s Splendor 14 The weight of the gold that Solomon received yearly was 666 talents,[ e ] 15 not including the revenues from merchants and traders and from all the Arabian kings and the governors of the territories. 16 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels[ f ] of gold went into each shield. 17 He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold, with three minas[ g ] of gold in each shield. The king put them in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon. 18 Then the king made a great throne covered with ivory and overlaid with fine gold. 19 The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. On both sides of the seat were armrests, with a lion standing beside each of them. 20 Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom. 21 All King Solomon’s goblets were gold, and all the household articles in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Nothing was made of silver, because silver was considered of little value in Solomon’s days. 22 The king had a fleet of trading ships[ h ] at sea along with the ships of Hiram. Once every three years it returned, carrying gold, silver and ivory, and apes and baboons. 23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. 24 The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. 25 Year after year, everyone who came brought a gift—articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons and spices, and horses and mules. 26 Solomon accumulated chariots and horses; he had fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses,[ i ] which he kept in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. 28 Solomon’s horses were imported f


The English rock band Beady Eye were formed in 2009 after the break-up of which group?

Liam Gallagher's Band Beady Eye Splits Up Weather Liam Gallagher's Band Beady Eye Splits Up One of the most successful rock stars of the last 20 years announces on Twitter the end of the band he formed after leaving Oasis. 03:37, UK, Sunday 26 October 2014 Image Caption: Liam Gallagher made the announcement on his Twitter account Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has announced the split of his band Beady Eye - the project he started after leaving the group he founded with his brother Noel. The rock star posted the news on Twitter, but did not explain the reason. Gallagher formed Beady Eye in 2009 with former Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock. He left his previous band after a series of fallouts with Noel, who then went on to have a successful solo career with his band High Flying Birds. Gallagher tweeted: "Beady Eye are no longer. Thanks for all your support. LGx" Video: Noel Gallagher in Kiev Bell wrote on Twitter: "Thanks to all the Beady Eye fans. I had a blast. See you on the other side. Big Love Andy B X" The split is likely to prompt speculation that Liam and Noel might be able to bury the hatchet and consider reforming. Beady Eye released a debut album in 2011 called Different Gear, Still Speeding, which reached number three on the UK album chart. A second release, BE, made number two in 2013. One of the band's high points was playing at the London Olympics in 2012, in a celebration of British music. But, despite the relatively high chart positions of the albums, most of the singles failed to make the Top 40 and the second album sold less than a third of the copies of its predecessor. In February the band cancelled an appearance at the Coachella festival in California and later that month announced they had parted with manager Scott Rodger. The band has posted no news on its website since February this year. Several posters reacting to the news on Twitter said they hoped the news would mean Oasis would reunite. The band were one of the most successful rock acts of the last 20 years, selling millions of albums and seen by millions of fans live. Q magazine reported in its December issue that the brothers were talking to each other again after their estrangement, with Noel saying: "We're on good terms, as good as we can be." But he has given no impression a reunion is likely, and has several live performances lined up in the coming six months. Top Stories


Whose eyes feature in the title of a 1978 film, directed by Irvin Kershner?

Irvin Kershner obituary | Film | The Guardian Star Wars Irvin Kershner obituary Chosen to direct The Empire Strikes Back, he turned in one of the best sequels – and highest box-office earners – of all time Irvin Kershner's The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Photograph: Allstar/Cinetext/ Lucasfilm Monday 29 November 2010 12.25 EST First published on Monday 29 November 2010 12.25 EST Share on Messenger Close The film director Irvin Kershner, who has died aged 87, was known in the trade as a hired gun. His most famous film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the fifth episode in the Star Wars saga, is most commonly linked to its executive producer, George Lucas . Never Say Never Again (1983) is celebrated as the film in which Sean Connery made his comeback as James Bond after 12 years away from the role, the director merely providing the vehicle. Kershner's first feature, Stakeout On Dope Street (1958), was made under the aegis of Roger Corman, who usually gained the main credit for the films he produced. Yet, eclectic as Kershner seemed, his best films reveal a visual flair, with an eye for the telling detail and a sympathy for the rebel. The Philadelphia-born Kershner's background was in painting, photography and design. He took a degree at Temple University's Tyler School of Art in his home town. He studied painting under Hans Hoffman in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and photography at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. During the second world war, he served in the US air force as a flight engineer on B-24 bombers. After the war, Kershner began his film career at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television, teaching photography and taking film courses under Slavko Vorkapich, the great montage artist. Kershner next accepted a job as still photographer for the US state department in the Middle East, which eventually led to an assignment as a director and cinematographer of documentaries in Iran, Greece and Turkey with the United States Information Agency, including titles such as Malaria, Locust Plague and Childbirth. When he returned to the US, he worked as writer, director, cinematographer and editor on Confidential File (1953-55), a documentary television series that recreated the events behind contemporary news headlines. Kershner on the set of RoboCop 2. Photograph: Deana Newcomb/AP Kershner and his cameraman Haskell Wexler experimented with a mixture of cinéma vérité and narrative conventions in Stakeout On Dope Street, about a trio of youths who discover a cache of uncut heroin and try to sell it. Despite the heavy warning against the evils of drug peddling, the film, shot on location using handheld cameras and a cast of unknowns, was a lively feature debut. Kershner followed it with another taut low-budget crime story, The Young Captives (1959), whose publicity shrieked "Teenage elopers' love turns to terror as they battle crazed killer!" The plot concerned a couple who pick up a psychopathic hitchhiker. The Hoodlum Priest (1961) was, despite its mildly provocative title, a mostly routine crime melodrama based on a true story about a Jesuit priest known for his work among ex-cons. Well photographed by Wexler, Kershner's restrained documentary approach counteracted Don Murray's movie-star good looks and the dollops of do-good philosophy. Kershner's use of locations, such as a wintry Montreal in The Luck of Ginger Coffey (1964), which starred Robert Shaw and Mary Ure as an Irish immigrant couple coping with unemployment and separation, and New York in A Fine Madness (1966), was particularly effective. In the latter, a sour screwball comedy, Sean Connery rants and raves as a radical poet, telling a group of women: "Open your corsets and bloom, let the metaphors creep above your knees." Kershner continued to get fine performances from stars such as George C Scott, turning on the charm in The Flim-Flam Man (1967), and George Segal in Loving (1970), a touching and sharp drama of a commercial artist rebelling against the routine of marriage and career. In Up the Sandbox (1972), Barbra Streisan


What is the first name of the Mr. Campbell who is a Crystal Palace striker?

Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace - BBC Sport Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace By Steve Canavan Mohamed Diame scored his third goal since joining from West Ham on transfer deadline day Hull win for the first time since beating QPR on opening day Neil Warnock's four-game unbeaten run as Palace boss ended Mohamed Diame scores third goal in four Palace games Nikica Jelavic is on target for the fourth time this season Hull picked up three points for the first time since the opening day of the season with a hard-fought win over Crystal Palace. Tigers' midfielder Mohamed Diame powered a header past Julian Speroni on the hour-mark to break the deadlock. Nikica Jelavic's fourth goal of the season late on secured a much-needed 2-0 victory for Steve Bruce's side. Media playback is not supported on this device Hull resilience is back - Bruce Defender Damien Delaney came closest for Palace but his header was cleared off the line by Liam Rosenior. It was just about deserved for the home side, who came to life at the end of a lacklustre first half and were the better side after the interval. Palace are something of a bogey team for Hull - the Tigers had beaten them only once in their previous 15 meetings. And for the opening 40 minutes it looked like that run would continue as Hull struggled to break down a well-organised Eagles side unbeaten in four league games since Neil Warnock took over at the end of August. Analysis "Mohamed Diame is playing brilliantly. Steve Bruce is giving him more licence to get forward and get into the box. "It takes time to build and establish yourselves in the Premier League but Hull have done that." Despite Palace defender Scott Dann having to be carried off on a stretcher with suspected medial ligament damage after 11 minutes, the visitors played the better football early on and looked dangerous on the break. The one thing they failed to do, though, was trouble Steve Harper, the 39-year-old making his first league start of the season because of an injury to Hull number one Allan McGregor. The home side, reverting to their tried and trusted 3-5-2 formation, sparked into life on 38 minutes when Abel Hernandez exchanged passes with Diame inside the box and slid a shot inches wide. The striker, signed on transfer deadline day for a club record £10m from Palermo, had scored in his previous two home games but could not repeat the trick, missing another decent opening on the stroke of half time. Hull City's Nikica Jelavic has also scored against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Stoke this season But it set the tone for the second half with Hull's tails up and sensing a breakthrough. That duly came on the hour when impressive Scottish international wing-back Andrew Robertson, one of several Hull summer signings, whipped in a left-wing cross and Diame gave Speroni no chance from 10 yards with a bullet header. It was Diame's third goal in four games since joining from West Ham. Hull's Mohamed Diame on his scoring run "I am happy about scoring another goal. I am a midfielder and all midfielders need to score. It is important for my confidence. I am happy and hopeful I can score more." Harper was called into action when he acrobatically tipped over Yannick Bolasie's blistering long range drive. Nevertheless, Hull were in control and made sure of victory when Jelavic struck, firing a low shot past Speroni from Tom Huddlestone's pass. Media playback is not supported on this device Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace: Warnock questions referee consistency Palace almost grabbed a consolation in stoppage time but Delaney's header from a corner was cleared off the line. It was Hull's first win on home soil since April and Palace's first league away defeat since a 2-1 reverse at Arsenal on the opening day when Keith Millen was caretaker boss. Hull City manager Steve Bruce: "It was an important result for us because it has been so unlike us in recent weeks to let leads slip and concede goals. "We've had success by being resolute and difficult to beat. So the clean sheet pleased me because we have worked hard and gone back to a tried and tested


In which sport is the Swaythling Cup a major trophy?

CUPS & TROPHIES ASSOCIATED WITH SPORTS Saturday, 19 May 2012 CUPS & TROPHIES ASSOCIATED WITH SPORTS Given below is the list of some of the important CUPS & TROPHIES ASSOCIATED WITH SPORTS. These are very important from IBPS Bank PO exam point of view. Go through the same at your leisure. INTERNATIONAL Corbitton Cup : Table     Tennis (Women) Davis Cup : Lawn     Tennis Grand National : Horse     Streple Chase Race Jules Rimet Trophy : World Soccer Cup King's Cup : Air     Races Swaythling Cup : Table     Tennis (Men) Thomas Cup : Badminton C. K. Naydu Trophy : Cricket Chakoia Gold Trophy : Football D. C. M. Cup : Football Durand Cup : Football Dr. B. C. Roy Trophy : Football (Junior) G. D. Birla Trophy : Cricket Ghulam Ahmed Trophy : Cricket I. F. A. Shield : Football lndira Gold Cup : Hockey Jaswant Singh Trophy : Best Services Sportsman Kuppuswamy Naidu Trophy : Lady Rattan Tata Trophy : Hockey MCC Trophy : Hockey Obaid Ullah Gold Cup : Hockey Prithi Singh Cup : Polo Ranjit Singh Gold Cup : Hockey Rajendra Prasad Cup : Tennis Tommy Eman Gold Cup : Hockey Vittal Trophy : Football How many questions did you attempt in NIACL AO Mains? how many questions did you attempt in IPPB PO Prelims 2016-17 How many questions did you attempt in IDBI Executive 2016-17? How many questions did you attempt in IBPS Clerk Mains 2016? How many questions did you attempt in RBI Assistant Prelims 2016? How many questions did you attempt in IBPS RRB CLERK MAINS? How many questions did you attempt in NIACL AO Phase-I 2016? How many questions did you attempt in RRB PO Mains 2016? How many Questions did you attempt in Quant SSC CGL Tier-2? Share your Attempts in IBPS Clerk Prelims 2016 Share your Attempts in IBPS PO Mains 2016 Share your Attempts in IBPS RRB Clerk Pre 2016 What's Your Reaction after Trump's Win? What was your reaction after the PM's Decision to withdraw Old High Denomination Notes? Number of attempts in IBPS PO Preliminary 2016? How Much You Scored In All India Memory Based Mock based on 16 October Exam? BA Study Room How Much Is Your Score According To The Response Sheet Released? Number of attempts in SSC CGL 2016? How Much Did You Attempt In SBI PO Preliminary Exam? adda247forum.com Do You Like The New Pattern Introduced For SBI PO Mains? Are you happy with budget proposals? BA's Study Rooms How much you attempted in LIC AAO 2016 out of 120? How Much You Attempted In IBPS Clerk Mains How Much You Scored In IBPS Clerks Preliminary Exam 2015 How many you have attempted in IBPS PO MAINS 2015? Bankers Adda Old Logo


What sort of passports were internationally-recognised travel documents given to stateless refugees?

passports - How to travel if you are stateless? - Travel Stack Exchange How to travel if you are stateless? up vote 17 down vote favorite 3 After reading this question few questions popped up in my head. I know what a stateless person is after I read this wikipedia page but I could not find how do stateless people travel? if stateless people have no nationality then logically they have no passport.. if they do not have passport how do stateless people travel?      There are a few solutions detailed in the answers but generally speaking being stateless creates many problems, which is why there many rules in place (in national law and in treaties) to avoid it as much as possible. –  Relaxed Oct 6 '13 at 20:46 1   It could be argued that it is the treaties and national laws create the problems. For Touaregs in Sahara, being in Marocco or in Algeria does not make any sense... –  Taladris Nov 19 '14 at 5:48      On the history of travel documents for stateless persons, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nansen_passport –  Andrew Lazarus Dec 9 '14 at 1:47      In Kuwait, stateless persons are given a special passport (which they have to surrender upon arrival) that allows them to travel. –  Burhan Khalid Dec 10 '14 at 4:35 The UK Border Agency has a page describing just this, including how to apply for travel documents if one was stateless. They note that: A stateless persons' document issued to an adult will usually be valid  for 10 years if you have permission to stay in the United Kingdom  permanently (known as 'indefinite leave to remain'). If you have  temporary permission to stay in the United Kingdom (known as 'limited  leave to remain'), your stateless persons' document will usually be  valid for the same period as your permission to stay here, up to a  maximum of five years. In addition they point out that if granted, a stateless persons' document is normally valid for travel to all countries. Indeed, since 1954, you've been able to obtain a ' 1954 Convention Travel Document ' which for all intents and purpose, acts as a travel document, like a passport. Indeed, it says 'travel document' on the front cover. This arose from the 1954 Convention on Stateless Persons . 2   How does one apply for a visa then? Visa requirements are different depending where you come from, and rules would be hard to apply if there's no country which claims you as its citizen. –  mindcorrosive♦ Aug 4 '12 at 8:55 1   @mindcorrosive that's why laissez-passer holders are required to have visa to any country, see my answer. –  littleadv Aug 4 '12 at 9:13      @mindcorrosive - Presumably it's still up to individual companies to grant you visas, but given they're usually on a nationality basis in your passport, this still allows a stateless person to have a travel document. –  Mark Mayo♦ Aug 4 '12 at 9:23      @mindcorrosive if the country is a member of the UN 1954 conventions, they must process a Visa with the same principles of any other class of "Alien" applying. They should not specialize for statelessness.  Most, but not all countries do require a Visa for a stateless person to travel there. Although this changes depending on treaties with neighbouring countries where residency or a national document may allow travel regardless. –  Jayson Minard Jan 18 '16 at 13:14      When I travel (as stateless), I find that some countries are very straight forward (Mexico, 6 months visa processed in an hour; Argentina a visa for every trip, but always granted; Brasil doesn't seem to know what to do; Ecuador no visa, they accept my travel doc as-is; Peru is almost impossible to go to, not because stateless, but because of the type of travel doc I have isn't in the treaties with the country that issued it; Schengen gives all members a chance to reject a Visa in cases like this, none have, but it isn't always granted [50% success so far]; ...) –  Jayson Minard Jan 18 '16 at 13:15      A laissez-passer can also (mostly?) be issued to people who are not stateless but for some reason have no passport to return to their country. In this case, as in your exampl


The peace treaty was signed at Versailles, but where in France was the armistice signed?

Armistice Day Treaty of World War I | SikhNet Please give generously today! Donate Now SikhNet thanks you. Armistice Day Treaty of World War I On 11 November 1921, a Belgium 'Unknown Soldier' was buried in Brussels, and it became the national monument o... Armistice Day Treaty of World War I Most of the First World War was a non-moving trench war, which seemed endless. However, in the spring of 1918, the German Army tried to overpower the Allied Forces on the Western Front, and indeed, for the first time in more than three years, the front-line moved significantly. But soon the German soldiers were exhausted, and in the summer of 1918, the Allied troops launched a counter-attack in Belgium and France. Everywhere, the Germans were driven back. The German army disintegrated and its soldiers were demoralized, notwithstanding the situation in Germany (food shortages, etc) which was very bad. Following a mutiny by its sailors (November 3, 1918) and soldiers, the German government of Max von Baden asked President Woodrow Wilson of USA to negotiate for a ceasefire. Wilson had some difficulties persuading the French and the British. However, after Wilson agreed to accept changes concerning reparations, the Armistice was signed at Compiegne in France, on 11 November, 1918 (The real Peace Treaty was signed much later, on the 28 June 1919 in Versailles). Meanwhile, the German government and Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated on November 9th. Wilhelm fled to Holland, where he obtained asylum. On November 11, the Austrian Emperor Karl I also abdicated. In Germany, a republic was installed on November 9. On November 11, the Belgium Army had come close to the city of Gent, and the British had captured the city of Mons. In France the front-line, everywhere, was close to the Belgium border and then went further south close to Metz. In any case, most of Belgium (including the cities of Antwerp, Brussels and Liege) were still occupied by the Germans on Armistice Day. The time and desperation for Armistice day had come. In a forest near Compiègne (France), early in the morning of November 7, a train carrying Marshal Foch of France, his staff and British officers arrived; and another train arrived on a track close to it, with a delegation from the German government seeking an armistice. For three days the two parties discussed the terms of an armistice until 05:05 hours on 11 November 1918. Matthias Erzberger, the leader of the German delegation, and one of the new German leaders, signed The Armistice document. Within 6 hours the war would be over. The Armistice was to take effect at 11 o'clock, on the 11th day, of the 11th month. The conditions of the armistice were put down in thirty-four articles. They were tough and uncompromising. The German army would give up all the territory it had occupied and this would include Alsace and Lorraine (which were part of France before 1870, but became a part of Germany after that). Furthermore the Allies would occupy the west of Germany up to the left bank of the Rhine. Other articles accounted for their submarine and High Seas fleets, and the provision of reparations for France and Belgium. On 11 November 1918, most of Belgium was still occupied by (fleeing) German troops. That is, only some cities and villages (like Bruges, Mons, etc.) had really been liberated by Belgium or British troops. But of course, on the November 11, people of Belgium celebrated the end of war, and that they were in fact free again. Even so, the military regime and the presence of soldiers did not really and suddenly end on November 11. In Belgium, November 11 is called Wapenstilstandsdag (Armistice Day'), and not something like 'Freedom Day' or 'Liberation Day'. I don't know if the Armistice was celebrated already in 1919 in Belgium (it was in Britain and France); I suppose so, but I am not sure. Certainly, it was celebrated on November 11 from then on. On 11 November 1921, a Belgium 'Unknown Soldier' (an unidentified body) was buried in Brussels, and it became the national monument of WW1. On the Armistice Day, there is a


Which country shares its western border with Romania and its eastern border with Ukraine?

Political Map of Ukraine - Nations Online Project ___ Political Map of Ukraine About Ukraine Map is showing Ukraine, the country in eastern Europe, north of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia.  This fertile country is known as the breadbasket of Europe. With an area of 600,000 km² it is the second largest country in Europe after Russia, twice the size of Italy or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Texas . Ukraine is bordered by Belarus , Hungary , Moldova , Poland , Romania , Russia , and Slovakia , its capital is Kiev . Topographically, Ukraine consists mainly of plains and plateaus, but the Carpathian mountains in the west reach 2,061 m (6,760 ft.) at Mount Hoverla (Hora Hoverla), which is the highest mountain in Ukraine. Ukraine's major rivers are: Dniester, The Western and the Southern Bug (Pivdennyi Buh), Desna, Seversky Donets and the Dnieper (Dnipro) an important waterway and the longest river in Ukraine with its large water reservoirs the Kremenchuk Reservoir and the Kakhovka Reservoir. Depicted on the map are Ukraine with surrounding countries, international borders, main rivers, major cities, main roads, railroads, and major airports, as well as the Russian occupied Crimean peninsula and the region in eastern Ukraine under the control of pro-Russian activists. You are free to use this map for educational, or informational purposes, please refer to Nations Online Project.   Cities and towns in Ukraine: The map shows the location of following Ukrainian cities: Largest cities (with a population of over 1 million): Kyiv (Kiev), Kharkiv (Kharkov), Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa (Odessa), and Donetsk (not to be confused with the Russian town of Donets'k at the Ukrainian border near Luhansk). Other Cities and towns: Alchevsk, Berdyansk, Berdychiv, Bila Tserkva, Brovary, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Chornobyl (Chernobyl), Dniprodzerzhynsk, Drohobych, Dzhankoy, Feodosiya, HorlivkaIzmayil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kalush, Kerch, Kherson, Khmelnytskyi, Kirovohrad, Kolomyya, Konotop, Korosten, Kostyantynivka, Kovel, Kramatorsk, Krasnyi Luch, Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, LozovaIzyum, Lubny, Luhansk, Lutsk, Lviv, Makiyivka, Marhanets, Mariupol, Melitopol, Mukacheve, Mykolayiv, Nikopol, Nizhyn, Nova Kakhovka, Novohrad-Kamianets-Podilskyi, Pavlohrad, Pervomaysk, Poltava, Pryluky, Reni, Rivne, Romny, Sevastopol , Shostka, Simferopol, Sloviansk, Smila, Stakhanov, Starobilsk, Stryi, Sumy, Ternopil, Uman, Uzhhorod, Vinnytsia, Volynskyi, Yalta, Yenakiieve, Yevpatoriya, Zaporizhzhia, Zhovti Vody, Zhytomyr.


Summary of �ｿｽgCarmen�ｿｽh in 3 Minutes - Opera Synopsis First performed March 3, 1875. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy (in French), after Merimee. A Summary of �ｿｽgCarmen�ｿｽh Act 1 Around 1820, in Seville, Spain, the most provocative gypsy, Carmen, is of all the girls at a place near a cigarette factory. There are a lot of men and women. She sings �ｿｽeHabanera�ｿｽf and, she fascinates the young men there. But, only a soldier of the guard, Don Jose isn�ｿｽft interested in her. Carmen provocatively throws a flower to him, and leaves. The girls who went back to the cigarette factory, cause a quarrel. Carmen is to blame, and she is arrested. However, Carmen seduces the guard, Jose, and runs away. Act 2 A month later, Jose who was imprisoned for letting Carmen slip away, has just been released, and he goes to meet her at a tavern. With that flower in his hand, He tells her his feelings. Carmen requires Jose not to report for roll call, but to stay with her. Jose is worried. He can�ｿｽft help himself to join the smugglers with her. Act 3 Carmen�ｿｽfs group members are smugglers. Jose later regrets his choice. Carmen is already in love another man, Escamillo who is a bullfighter. Then, Jose�ｿｽfs childhood friend, Micaela, visits him. She informs him that his mother is seriously ill. Jose decides to go home. The following month, at the square in front of the bullfight arena, Escamillo who is Carmen�ｿｽfs lover, is welcomed by spectators. He enters the arena. Carmen remains at the square, then, Jose appears. He demands she leave with him, but she refuses to. In rejection to his persistence, Carmen throws away the ring that Jose once gave her. Jose stabs her to death with a dagger, and he is then dumbfounded by his actions. A Comment on �ｿｽgCarmen�ｿｽh �ｿｽgCarmen�ｿｽh is one of the most famous operas in the world. But, for Georges       Bizet who composed this opera, �ｿｽgCarmen�ｿｽh is his only hit opera. Bizet       was successful through his own orchestral work, �ｿｽgL'Arlesienne.�ｿｽh He concentrated       his attention on composing this opera. The world premiere of this opera failed because of trouble with the staff in the theater. After three months, Bizet died suddenly at the age of 37. One of Bizet�ｿｽfs friends, Ernest Guiraud, rearranged Bizet�ｿｽfs opera a little over the  three months after Bizet�ｿｽfs death, and everyone appreciated this version of  the opera. There are a lot of reasons why Carmen gained popularity. One of them is the fascinating music by Bizet. And, this opera was composed using the �ｿｽgrealism�ｿｽh method. Carmen blazed the path to �ｿｽgverismo opera�ｿｽh which is a kind of realism opera. This opera is the most important in opera history. There are a lot of famous melodies in this opera, for example, the famous prelude, �ｿｽgHabanera�ｿｽh sung by title role, Carmen, and other songs. You would never be bored by this opera, though operas generally are long. �ｿｽgToreador Song�ｿｽh sung by Escamillo who is a bullfighter in Act 2 is outstanding, and the Aria sung by Micaela in Act 3 is lyrical and beautiful. Many first time opera-goers would enjoy seeing this opera. Recommended Recordings and Videos [CD] Karajan; Berlin Philharmoniker, Choeur de l�ｿｽfOpera de Paris; Baltsa,       Carreras, van Dam, Ricciarelli. (1983, Deutsche Grammophon) [CD] Sinopoli; Bavarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus; Larmore, Moser,       Ramey, Gheorghiu. (1996, Teldec) [DVD] Kleiber; Zeffirelli; Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Vienna State Opera       Choir; Obraztsova, Domingo, Masurok, Buchanan. (1978, TDK) [DVD] Pappano; Zambello; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, The Royal       Opera Chorus; Antonacci, Kaufmann, d'Arcangelo, Amsellem. (2007, Decca) Gluck, C. W. (1714-1787)


What traditional name for a badger comes originally from an Irish Gaelic word?

Folklore Folklore See our Finding Evidence of Badgers booklet Folklore about Badgers Many years ago, people believed all sorts of weird and wacky things about badgers. These old sayings and stories (folklore) seem very strange today! That said, some of the stories do persist, so we will try and correct some of the modern silliness too. Names for Badgers The badger has had a series of names over the centuries. In a few areas it was called a "grey" - this being because it exhibits a generally grey appearance when viewed in a dim light. In other times it has been known as a "black and white", or even, one suspects in more modern times, as "stripey". More commonly, it has been known simply, and affectionately, as simply Brock (sometimes written as brox or as the Celtic broc). People and places who have "brock" in their name have at least some connection with badgers of old. It's modern "scientific" name is Meles meles - this meaning that it is a member of the mustelid class of carnivores (and therefore not a rodent). Names in other languages include: English = Brock The name of the Rangers football ground ("Ibrox") means home of the badger! Types of Badgers? Back in the 16th Century one writer called Turberville stated that there were two types of badger in Britain. He stated that there was one breed known as "badgerwhelps", these had taller legs, yellow ears and lived in sandy areas. The other breed were known as "badgerpigs", and these were less yellow, shorter, more fierce and had a terrible stink about them! Of course with our modern knowledge, we can see that Turberville's "theory" has absolutely no basis in zoological or anatomical reality. We suspect that Turberville had been looking at too few badgers and had been reading rather too many books on witchcraft. Talking of which... Witchcraft Other people believed that badgers could help to protect you against witchcraft! All you needed was some badger hair, and a bag made from the skin of a black cat. You also needed to be a bit of a star gazer . . . "A tuft of hair gotten from the head of a full-grown Brock is powerful enough to ward off all manner of witchcraft; these must be worn in a little bag made of cat's skin - a black cat - and tied about the neck when the moon be not more than seven days old, and under that aspect when the planet Jupiter be mid-heaven at midnight." That's not an "excuse" I'd want to give to a modern-day Magistrate! Badgers Luck Some people thought that badgers could bring bad luck. This rhyme dates from about 200 years ago: Should one hear a badger call, And then an ullot cry, Make thy peace with God, good soul, For thou shall shortly die. So, according to this bit of folklore, if you hear a badger call, then hear an "Ullot" (an owl) hoot, you are not long for this world! Badgers and their Legs Some people used to say that badgers had legs that were shorter on one side than the other. This was supposed to be because badgers often walked on sloping ground on the sides of hills! More Bad Luck Another 200-year-old story says that badgers - like black cats - can bring bad luck or good luck. If the badger walks across the path that you have just walked on, you are in for very good luck. However, if the badger walks across the path in front of you, and if it happens to scrape up a bit of earth as it goes, then it is time for you to choose your coffin! The old rhyme goes like this: Should a badger cross the path Which thou hast taken, then Good luck is thine, so it be said Beyond the luck of men. But if it cross in front of thee, Beyond where thou shalt tread, And if by chance doth turn the mould, Thou art numbered with the dead. Monster Badgers? Some people used to believe that some badgers grew into     such monstrous beasts that they could cause terror and mayhem and     destroy sheep, cattle and horses. And, no, a badger can't "bring     down a horse at a gallop" or "break a leg of a Holstein-Friesian     heifer". Badgers can dig through Reinforced Concrete? Whilst badgers can dig into soft soil (and even quite


Which liqueur is named after the Carthusian monastery where it was first made in 1737?

Chartreuse Liqueur Vintage   Chartreuse Liqueur Vintage 750 ML with tax seal. Chartreuse is a French liqueur made by the Carthusian Monks since the 1740s. It is composed of distilled alcohol aged with 130 herbal extracts. The liqueur is named after the Monks' Grande Chartreuse monastery, located in the Chartreuse Mountains in the general region of Grenoble in France. The liqueur is produced in a factory in the nearby town of Voiron Isère. Chartreuse gives its name to the color chartreuse. It is one of the handful of liquors that continues to age and improve in the bottle. The two types of Chartreuse are: Green Chartreuse (110 proof or 55%) is a naturally green liqueur flavored with extracts from 132 plants with its coloring coming from chlorophyll. Yellow Chartreuse (40%), which has a milder and sweeter flavor and aroma. The Chartreuse Order of the Carthusian monks was founded in 1084, which makes it one of the oldest religious orders in Christianity. The Order was more than 500 years old when, in 1605, they received a special gift: a manuscript titled "An Elixir of Long Life". A long and complex recipe, it was not fully studied until 1737 by the monastery's apothecary. After intensely studying the manuscript and performing a series of test runs, the Chartreuse Elixir was finally created! This "liqueur of health" was distributed into small villages in the area. People were so fond of it that they drank it as a beverage, rather than taking it as medicine. Realizing this, the monks made a milder beverage, which we know today as "Green Chartreuse". Presently, only two monks have been entrusted by the Order with the production secrets of this unique spirit. Chartreuse Green Liqueur is created by macerating over 130 herbs, plants, roots and leaves into a base of wine alcohol, creating a complex, flavorful liqueur with a natural green color. Although typically served as a digestif, Chartreuse is also an essential ingredient in cocktails such as The Last Word and Amber Dream. Related Items Sign Up For Our Newsletter: Company


What is the first name of Mr. Maldonado, the Venezuelan Formula 1 driver?

Pastor Maldonado and the worst drivers in F1 history | GiveMeSport Pastor Maldonado and the worst drivers in F1 history Published 24/7 Following another eventful race weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, Pastor Maldonado has faced heavy criticism from the racing world. Not only did the Venezuelan have a disastrous qualifying session on Saturday in which he was knocked out of Q1, Maldonado had another fruitless race in which he collided with both rookie Max Verstappen's Toro Rosso, and the Williams of Felipe Massa. Bizarrely in Bahrain, the Lotus man was also found to be out of position on the grid starting in 18th, two places behind his allocated grid slot. Article continues below 2015 has seen Maldonado fail to finish three of the first four races and although he managed to complete the sundown race in Bahrain in 15th, the one-time Grand Prix winner's lack of points is largely down to collisions with other cars. In Australia, Maldonado crashed out of the race on the second corner of the first lap. A week later in Kuala Lumpur suffered a puncture after a collision with Valtteri Bottas also in the opening exchanges, and in China he went off in the entrance to the pit lane, followed by another spin and a collision with McLaren's Jenson Button on Lap 49. Article continues below The question remains then, is Maldonado a bad driver? Maldonado's Record When it comes to controversy, Maldonado is certainly no stranger to the spotlight. Over the course of the last three seasons, he has consistently claimed the unappealing crown of the most reprimanded driver on the grid and never finished above 15th in the Drivers' Championship. In 2012, he racked up a full five penalty points ahead of anyone else, failing to complete five of the twenty races with two DNF's classified as over the 90% race distance. In this season he sparked heated post-race interviews from Sergio Perez following the Monaco and British Grand Prix's, calling for tougher action on Maldonado for his mistakes. Maldonado also had an intense ongoing battle with Lewis Hamilton where in Valencia he crashed into the Brit after a close quarter dual which resulted in a penalty for the then Williams driver. In 2013, he failed to finish three races but was involved in five racing incidents from speeding to causing collisions across the course the season. Last year was perhaps the Venezuelan's worst in Formula One. As well as crashing into the pit wall on one bizarre occasion, he crashed out in practice and qualifying on numerous outings. In Hungary, Maldonado span heading to the grid. At Silverstone and Bahrain he collided with Sauber driver Esteban Gutierrez, the latter of which causing the Mexican to roll his car spectacularly. He failed to complete five races, with one where he did not start, and one where he was classified but failed to cross the line. Some of Maldonado's retirements have been due to technical issues, but many have been due to collisions on track and bizarre incidents which seem to be a characteristic of his driving these days. Despite this, in 2012 he won the Spanish Grand Prix becoming the first Venezuelan to achieve the feat in F1, and in 2011 despite not finishing seven of the nineteen races, his incident record was relatively average. In 2010, he also won the coveted GP2 trophy ahead of fellow Formula One racers Sergio Perez, Marcus Ericsson, Romain Grosjean and Suzuki victim Jules Bianchi. Worst Driver Ever? Maldonado's CV is less than flattering and his record speaks for itself. Despite evidence of the 30-year Old's undoubted pace and financial backing from his home land, there are major questions about his competence in close wheel-to-wheel action. He is not the first driver to suffer heavy criticism for his eventful races however, so to label Maldonado one of the worst in history is perhaps a little premature. Japanese drivers Taki Inoue and Yuji Ide are two names the average Formula One fan could easily forget. Famous for exactly that; largely forgettable racing careers. Inoue only had one full season in the sport, of the 18 races he c


If a ship has been turned onto its side for cleaning, it is said to be what? (Eight letters.)

Hooligan Days: A Coast Guard Memoir by Sam Smith H   O O L I G A N D A Y S The Unauthorized Memoirs of Sam Smith Copyright 1998   Sam Smith   The Greyhound bus rolled   the 180 miles towards Yorktown, passing weathered, weary places   where nothing seemed new, nothing shone, nothing smiled. As I   sat alone in the dark of tidewater Virginia in the winter of   1961, my own past seemed to fade as irretrievably as the deep,   distant line of shadows where the fields and the woods met. When   I stepped off the bus, I would, for the first time in my life,   be without a story. The only thing that would matter would be   what I did next. For four hours I felt empty, stripped and scared. Thus I arrived at the   Coast Guard Reserve Training Center completely unprepared for   its normalcy and even subdued hospitality. The classroom and   dormitory buildings were standard Coast Guard architecture --   antiseptic white clapboards topped by dull green or red shingles,   a sight that has meant home, progress, or security to generations   of mariners. Our rooms were basic gray without brutality: a couple   of government-issue gray desks, a gray bunk bed and two gray   metal wardrobes. My one hundred classmates were either much like   myself, apprehensive young college graduates, or somewhat less   apprehensive enlisted men attempting to become officers. Unthreatened   confidence was restricted to our instructors and to a small group   of warrant officers attempting to leave the purgatory of that   specialized rank in which they were considered officers but not   quite gentlemen and in which they lacked the prospect of promotion.   The warrant officers would attend our classes but were not subjected   to demerits, marching in formation and other such annoyances.   And if they failed, they were still warrant officers, which in   the Coast Guard wasn't bad. My roommate was a journalist   first class, also surnamed Smith. I called him Bill and he called   me Smitty. Some years older than I, Bill was married, had been   in the Guard for some ten years and took a avuncular interest   in his seaman apprentice roomie. Bill, it turned out, was one   of what I would soon learn was a familiar Coastie prototype,   a competent, enjoyable and decent man without a trace of guile.   He showed me the proper mix of spit and polish to make the toes   of my black shoes glisten; he instructed me in how to make hospital   corners on my bunk and how to clean the white piping on my seaman's   uniform with a toothbrush and then to suck the dirt and water   out with my lips and teeth. In return I helped Bill with his   math and together we quizzed each other for the endless multiple   choice exams that popped up almost daily. o Because of the massive   amount of information the Guard intended to pour into our brains   within thirteen weeks, there was little time for harassment or   pointless exercises. Between reveille at 6 am and the first class   at eight, we did calisthenics, ate breakfast, cleaned our rooms,   and were inspected in our fresh-never-sat-down-in whites. The   rest of the day was mostly filled with classes and studying,   with a little pro forma drilling thrown in. Our training vessel   was a 125' patrol vessel, the Cuyahoga, which had been built   in 1927 to catch rum runners. In 1978, she would sink in minutes   following a collision with a freighter in Chesapeake Bay. Like   many of the Coast Guard vessels of the era, the Cuyahoga would   never have passed Coast Guard inspection. Every major Coast Guard   vessel of that time had seen service during World War II. On   a few vessels it was said that the crews wore lifejackets to   bed and wagered on whether the ship would make it back to port. THE CUYAHOGA   BEFORE AND AFTER ITS COLLISION The Coastguardsman's Manual   we were given included this description of our training vessel: These 125-footers were built between   1927 and 1929, primarily as anti-smuggling vessels . . .By


The three largest towns in ‘The English Riviera’ are Torquay, Paignton, and … what?

English Riviera – Torquay – A Local Guide The English Riviera! Confused? Are you visiting Torquay, Paignton or Brixham, Torbay or the English Riviera? The individual towns are clear. Brixham, furthest South, a fishing port, Paignton at the centre of the three and known for its great beaches and Torquay, the largest and best known protected by Thatcher, the Orestone and Shag Rock from the East and Lyme Bay. Torbay is recognised as natural harbour and was made a unitary authority on 1 April 1998. The local tourism authorities call it the “English Riviera” and align it with its French counterparts, on account of its beaches and mild climate. Why and what is the English Riviera? Its location is actually Torbay, which is the combination of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. 2 miles of coastline, a UNESCO-recognised Global Geopark and replete with coves, beaches, walks, spectacular views and many things for locals and visitors to do. With rapid regeneration, restaurants, shopping, trips, great local towns such as Dartmouth then the English Riviera is a great place to be! Trip Advisor, the well known online customer authority named Torquay in Devon as 4th in their Travelers’ Choice Top 10 Destinations in the United Kingdom. The first three. Its Mediterranean feel and attractions added to the position recognising the marine aviary, Kents Cavern and Agatha Christie. The other top rated attractions were Bygones, Babbacombe Theatre and the pleasure Cruises. So whether its Torquay, Paignton or Brixham its all the Engish Riviera. Move in land a little and its a great base to visit Dartmoor, the South Hams and the great small villages and towns that abound in Devon.


Where in southern England would you find the Aubrey Holes?

Stonehenge - British History - HISTORY.com Google Stonehenge’s Multiphase Construction Archaeologists believe England most iconic prehistoric ruin was built in several stages, with the earliest constructed 5,000 or more years ago. First, Neolithic Britons used primitive tools—possibly made from deer antlers—to dig a massive circular ditch and bank, or henge, on Salisbury Plain. Deep pits dating back to that era and located within the circle—known as Aubrey holes after John Aubrey, the 17th-century antiquarian who discovered them—may have once held a ring of timber posts, according to some scholars. Did You Know? In 1620, George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, dug a large hole in the ground at the center of Stonehenge looking for buried treasure. Several hundred years later, it is thought, Stonehenge’s builders hoisted an estimated 80 non-indigenous bluestones, 43 of which remain today, into standing positions and placed them in either a horseshoe or circular formation. During the third phase of construction, which took place around 2000 B.C., sarsen sandstone slabs were arranged into an outer crescent or ring; some were assembled into the iconic three-pieced structures called trilithons that stand tall in the center of Stonehenge. Some 50 sarsen stones are now visible on the site, which may once have contained many more. Radiocarbon dating suggests that work continued at Stonehenge until roughly 1600 B.C., with the bluestones in particularly being repositioned multiple times. The Megaliths of Stonehenge Stonehenge’s sarsens, of which the largest weighs more than 40 tons and rises 24 feet, were likely sourced from quarries 25 miles north of Salisbury Plain and transported with the help of sledges and ropes; they may even have already been scattered in the immediate vicinity when the monument’s Neolithic architects first broke ground there. The smaller bluestones, on the other hand, have been traced all the way to the Preseli Hills in Wales, some 200 miles away from Stonehenge. How, then, did prehistoric builders without sophisticated tools or engineering haul these boulders, which weigh up to 4 tons, over such a great distance? According to one longstanding theory, Stonehenge’s builders fashioned sledges and rollers out of tree trunks to lug the bluestones from the Preseli Hills. They then transferred the boulders onto rafts and floated them first along the Welsh coast and then up the River Avon toward Salisbury Plain; alternatively, they may have towed each stone with a fleet of vessels. More recent hypotheses have them transporting the bluestones with supersized wicker baskets or a combination of ball bearings, long grooved planks and teams of oxen. As early as the 1970s, geologists have been adding their voices to the debate over how Stonehenge came into being. Challenging the classic image of industrious Neolithic builders pushing, carting, rolling or hauling the craggy bluestones from faraway Wales, some scientists have suggested that glaciers, not humans, did most of the heavy lifting. The globe is dotted with giant rocks known as glacial erratics that were carried over long distances by moving ice floes. Perhaps Stonehenge’s mammoth slabs were snatched from the Preseli Hills by glaciers during one of the Ice Ages and deposited a stone’s throw away—at least comparatively—from Salisbury Plain. Most archaeologists have remained cool toward the glacial theory, however, wondering how the forces of nature could possibly have delivered the exact number of stones needed to complete the circle. Who Built Stonehenge? According to the 12th-century writer Geoffrey of Monmouth, whose tale of King Arthur and mythical account of English history were considered factual well into the Middle Ages , Stonehenge is the handiwork of the wizard Merlin. In the mid-fifth century, the story goes, hundreds of British nobles were slaughtered by the Saxons and buried on Salisbury Plain. Hoping to erect a memorial to his fallen subjects, King Aureoles Ambrosias sent an army to Ireland to retrieve a stone circle known as the Giants’ Ring, whic


What river converges with the River Test at Southampton?

Rivers & Canals in Hampshire - VisitHampshire.co.uk Rivers & Canals in Hampshire Following the St Swithun's Way Nigel Rigden Hampshire's matrix of rivers and canals provide the perfect haven for a relaxing walk or cycle along tow paths and river banks that boast rare and exciting flora and fauna. From the sites of special scientific interest (SSSI) along the Basingstoke Canal to the chalky streams the River Itchen , which is very popular with anglers and the internationally famous River Hamble amongst sailors - there is something for everyone to relax and enjoy.


Which English magician and tv host was born on this day in 1938?

Paul Daniels - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 2:03 PM, UTC NEWS Paul Daniels was born on April 6, 1938 in South Bank, Middlesbrough, England as Newton Edward Daniels. He was an actor and producer, known for The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979), When Louis Met Paul and Debbie (2001) and Paul Daniels in a Black Hole (2001). He was married to Debbie McGee and Jacqueline Skipworth. He died on March 17, 2016 in ... See full bio » Born:


Which legend of the British pop world died on March the 8th 2016?

People we lost in 2016 People we lost in 2016 Updated 7:21 AM ET, Mon October 24, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: People we lost in 2016 Hide Caption 1 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Debbie Reynolds , one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1950s and 1960s, died December 28, one day after her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher, passed away. She was 84. Hide Caption 2 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Actress Carrie Fisher , best known for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchises, died December 27, according to her daughter's publicist. Fisher had suffered a cardiac event on December 23. She was 60 years old. Hide Caption 3 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Actor and comedian Ricky Harris , who was a regular on the TV sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" and first gained attention on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," died December 26, according to his publicist. He was 54. Hide Caption 4 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Singer George Michael , who shot to fame with the '80s band Wham!, died on Christmas Day, according to Britain's Press Association. He was 53 years old. Hide Caption 5 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 English novelist Richard Adams , author of the famous children's book "Watership Down," died at the age of 96 on December 24. Hide Caption 6 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Zsa Zsa Gabor , the Hungarian beauty whose many marriages, gossipy adventures and occasional legal scuffles kept her in tabloid headlines for decades, died December 18, said her former longtime publicist Ed Lozzi. She was 99. Hide Caption 7 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Craig Sager , the longtime Turner Sports sideline reporter best known for his colorful -- and at times fluorescent -- wardrobe, died December 15 after battling acute myeloid leukemia, the network said. He was 65. Hide Caption 8 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Actor Alan Thicke , known for his role as the father in the sitcom "Growing Pains," died on December 13, according to his agent, Tracy Mapes. He was 69. Thicke's career spanned five decades -- one in which he played various roles on and off screen, from actor to writer to composer to author. Hide Caption 9 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, died December 8, according to the Ohio State University. He was 95. Hide Caption 10 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Joseph Mascolo , the actor who portrayed archvillain Stefano DiMera in the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives," died December 7 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, the network said. He was 87. Hide Caption 11 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Greg Lake , a founding member of influential progressive rock group Emerson, Lake & Palmer, died December 7 after a bout with cancer, his manager said. He's seen here at left with bandmates Keith Emerson, center, and Carl Palmer in 1972. Hide Caption 12 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Actor Ron Glass , known for his role on the police sitcom "Barney Miller," died November 25, his agent said. Glass also starred in "Firefly" and its film sequel "Serenity." Hide Caption 13 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Florence Henderson , whose "Brady Bunch" character Carol Brady was one of television's most famous mothers, died November 24 at the age of 82, her manager, Kayla Pressman, said. Hide Caption 14 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Sharon Jones , the powerful lead singer of the Dap-Kings, died November 18 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, manager Alex Kadvan told CNN. She was 60. Hide Caption 15 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Gwen Ifill , the veteran journalist and newscaster who co-anchored "PBS NewsHour," died after a battle with endometrial cancer, according to PBS on November 14. She was 61. Hide Caption 16 of 119 Photos: People we lost in 2016 Leon Russell , who emerged as a rock 'n' roll star in the 1970s after working behind the scenes as a session pianist for other musicians, died November 13, his wife told CNN. He was 74. Hi


General Motors, commonly known as GM, is based in which Michigan city?

Computer Science Engineering Internship in Bangalore at General Motors Technical Center | Internshala Computer Science Engineering Internship in Bangalore at General Motors Technical Center Computer Science Engineering   About General Motors Technical Center ( http://www.gm.com/index.html ): General Motors Company, commonly known as GM, is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services About the Internship: The selected intern(s) will work on following during the internship: 1. Selected interns will be working on some specific projects based on their skills 2. Selected interns will be working under mentors to solve some specific problem # of Internships available: 1 Only those candidates can apply who: are available for full time (in-office) internship. can start the internship between 5th Jul'16 and 4th Aug'16. are available for minimum 6 months duration. have/ are pursuing UG/PG degrees in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E/MCA & Similar ). have year of UG/PG degree completion as 2016 or earlier, 2017. Other requirements: Skill(s) required: C Programming and C++ Programming You can also share meaningful internship that you know and join the movement to build a Wikipedia of internships and win exciting prizes. Check out the Share an Internship Contest for more details. Don't miss any internship!


What is the surname of the pop twins known as ‘Jedward’?

Jedward —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm x factor John & Edward (born John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes on 16 October 1991 in Dublin), artistically known as Jedward are an Irish pop singing duo. Known for their distinctive blond quiffs and unique performances, the identical twins have risen to fame since appearing in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, in a phenomenon described as the "Jedward paradox". They released their debut song " Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby… read more


Which top tennis player became father to two sets of twins in less than five years?

Roger Federer and wife welcome ‘miracle’ second set of twins - Telegraph Roger Federer and wife welcome ‘miracle’ second set of twins Tennis champion Roger Federer and wife Mirka describe birth of twins Leo and  Lenny as 'miracle' Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka in 2006 Photo: Getty By Reuters - Roger Federer v Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon final live! Roger Federer has defied the odds to become a father to twins for the second time in less than five years. The Swiss tennis ace disclosed the news on his Twitter account just hours after he announced he was pulling out of the Madrid Masters to be at the birth: "Mirka and I are so incredibly happy to share that Leo and Lenny were born this evening! #TwinsAgain#Miracle." The two boys were born almost five years after the arrival of their twin sisters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva in July 2009. Roger Federer and his wife Mirka Vavrinec hold their twin daughters Charlene Riva and Myla Rose in 2009 (AP) Related Articles Roger Federer and his wife can’t practise for this mixed doubles 08 May 2014 Their birth led to a flurry of good-natured jokes about future doubles champions, with bookmakers even offering odds of 100-1 of the sisters emulating their famous father by teaming up to win at Wimbledon but those odds paled into comparison with the chances of another set of twins. While there is no conclusive agreement on the exact odds, the Internet provided a wide variety on the chances of parents having two sets of twins, ranging from 3,000-1 to 700,000-1. Congratulations for the latest twins flooded in as soon as Federer, who has a record 17 grand slam victories, posted his tweet. Former world number one Boris Becker tweeted: "Congrats to Mirka and @rogerfederer on the new addition to the #family ! #Leo and #Lenny will partner perfectly their older sisters in mixed". Former American tennis professional Justin Gimelstob added: "congrats to @rogerfederer #Mirka on the birth of #LEO and #Lenny the @Bryanbros @Bryanbrothers records could be in jeopardy! Bob Bryan, who has won 15 grand slam doubles titles with his twin brother Mike, responded: "Leo & Lenny! #the future #twinsrule." Tennis coach Darren Cahill posted: "Fed works in multiples! Congrats to the Federer family. Very cool. 2 sets of twins." Federer is not the first famous sportsman to have twins – Michael Jordan and Pele did as well – but two sets is a rarity. Federer's older sister Diana also has twins and there had been some speculation earlier that his wife Mirka, a former pro tennis player herself, was expecting twins again but the couple managed to keep it a well-guarded secret. Even on Tuesday, Federer was keeping his cards close to his chest, posting a simple note on his Facebook page that offered no clues about the arrival of the twins. "I've decided to withdraw from Madrid to be with my wife Mirka during these next few exciting weeks for our family," he wrote. "I apologise to my fans and hope to be back in Madrid next year. "I'll be training near my home, and am excited to rejoin the Tour soon." Edited by Rosa Prince


What is the four-word name of the 1951 play on which ‘Cabaret’ is based?

CABARET Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite SLEEPY HOLLOW THEATRE AND ARTS PARK Event description Description Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood , music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb . The 1966 Broadway production became a hit, inspiring numerous subsequent productions in London and New York, as well as the 1972 film by the same name. It is based on John Van Druten 's 1951 play I Am a Camera , which was adapted from the short novel Goodbye to Berlin (1939) by Christopher Isherwood . Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, it is based in nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub, and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with the young American writer Cliff Bradshaw. A sub-plot involves the doomed romance between German boarding house owner Fräulein Schneider and her elderly suitor Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Overseeing the action is the Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub. The club serves as a metaphor for ominous political developments in late Weimar Germany .


Following the overture, what is the opening number in ‘Oliver’ (1968)?

Oliver!, musical | Details | AllMusic AllMusic google+ Description               by Jeremy Grimshaw During the decades since its premiere, Lionel Bart 's Oliver! has become one of the most beloved and familiar shows in the musical theater canon. When it first appeared, however, it was rather idiosyncratic on several counts. First, the lyrics, music, and book were all penned by Bart. Furthermore, it had originated in England, while since the 1920s the genre had been overwhelmingly dominated by American musicals. Finally, flying in the face of tradition, when the show landed on Yankee shores in 1962 (two years after the London premiere), it landed on the west coast instead of the east, playing first to audiences in Los Angeles before proceeding on to New York City the following year. Oliver! is a rather curious combination of optimism and pathos, and its memorable and singable tunes shed a light of hope onto an otherwise bleak scene. In fact, one of the first criticisms lodged against the production was that in adapting Charles Dickens's classic to the musical stage, Bart did to the story something similar to what he did to the title--lopping off the last name from Oliver Twist and replacing it with an enthusiastic exclamation point--certainly, there is something a little odd about the pep with which, in the opening number, the undernourished orphans march onto the stage singing "Food Glorious Food." Of course, this culinary fantasy inspires the eponymous character's admirable audacity in asking for an unprecedented second bowl of gruel--the act that sets in motion Oliver's eventual and circuitous escape from a life of hopeless poverty. The story is not impalpably cheerful, however, and Oliver's inspiring ascent is set in counterpoint to a more tragic plot line--that of Nancy. A rather worldly woman of the bar-brawl class, she meets Oliver after his initiation into a scrappy band of pickpockets, and takes a special liking to the boy. As Oliver's lot changes and his former "associates" fear incrimination, Nancy is sent to snatch Oliver home from the comfortable home where he has been taken in. She is eventually torn between her compassion for Oliver and her loyalty to her thuggish outlaw boyfriend, Bill Sikes; when she frees Oliver, Sikes murders her. Thus Oliver's continual strokes of luck and eventual happy end, are set against Nancy's heroic demise. Perhaps because of his dual role as wordster and songster, Lionel Bart is able to string into his plot some of the most memorable tunes in musical theater. Fagin, the leader of the pickpockets, tutors his young charges in the fine art of pilfery to the sneaky strains of "You've got to pick a pocket or two"; later, he questions (but only momentarily) his line of work in "Reviewing the situation." One of Bart's cleverest creations is the melodious street-vendor canon of "Who will buy?": Oliver, finding himself miraculously invited into the home of a magnanimous stranger, wonders thankfully at his new life, while outside the cries of the knife-grinder, milkmaid, and strawberry girl provide harmonious accompaniment. Perhaps the most poignant tunes, however, are to be found in those moments when the main characters find themselves in deepest crisis. For Oliver, this comes after he his sold into indentured servitude to an undertaker; sitting among the coffins, Oliver intones the plaintive "Where is love?" Nancy's defining moment comes when she debates whether to stay faithful to Sikes or to help the boy, in "As long as he needs me." These two pivotal songs outline the tragic impasse that brings the work to its moving conclusion. Parts/Movements Pick a Pocket or Two It's a Fine Life As Long as He Needs Me Where Is Love? (Reprise) It's a Fine Life (Reprise) I'm Reviewing the Situation As Long as He Needs Me (Reprise) I'm Reviewing the Situation (Reprise) Finale


In heraldry, the colour green is known as what?

Heraldic Colours (or Tinctures) | Patrick Baty – Historical paint consultant Heraldic Colours (or Tinctures) Tinctures One of the main aims of heraldry is to provide easily recognisable symbols and this is achieved by using clear colours and by following strict rules. However, not all of these are colours in the true sense – some are metals, furs, “stains” and “proper”, hence the more correct use of the word tincture.1 As one might expect with a system of coded symbols the tinctures themselves have meaning attached and one can often begin to read more into the message conveyed by the original bearer of the arms. Over time many of these meanings have changed, but there are still certain themes that can be picked up and I outline below the commonly accepted ones. The principal heraldic tinctures have changed little over the years. These are: Metals Ermine – White covered with black spots Vair – White and blue pattern (A number of variations of both of these furs are found.) What are these Tinctures? The exact colours employed in heraldry are usually left to the heraldic artist, whilst remaining within loose bounds. In 1934 the British Colour Council published a Dictionary of Colour Standards in two volumes, one showing 220 colours presented on pure silk ribbon, named, numbered, and coded, and the other giving the history of each colour, the various names by which each had previously been known and the authority for standardisation. Amongst these were seven of the above colours, the purpose of which was to provide a guide to selecting appropriate shades. As the British Colour Council developed its services to industry it became apparent that the bias in the dictionary towards colours for textiles made it less relevant as a standard reference work for Interior Decoration. In 1949 it published the Dictionary of Colours for Interior Decoration , which is discussed in another post. Volume 3 of that work listed the colours and provided a brief history of those illustrated in the other two volumes of colour samples. Under the heading Heraldic Colours it provided details which had been supplied by Somerset Herald 2 at the College of Arms . The following page is from Volume 2 of the Dictionary of Colours for Interior Decoration: Sample page from Dictionary of Colours for Interior Decoration showing Murrey Volume 3 tells us that: “These heraldic terms date from the early thirteenth century, when heraldry became established as a science. The heraldic colour names are mainly of French derivation, or influenced by Latin. The names are still used in heraldry today. It goes on to list the colours and provides examples of most of them: This metal is often represented by yellow. Gold represents glory, generosity, constancy and elevation of the mind. A version was offered in the Dictionary: Gold (CC 72) Azure Blue from Old French azur. Azure signifies piety, sincerity, loyalty and chastity. This was not illustrated in the 1949 edition, but it appeared as Larkspur (BCC 196) in the Dictionary of Colour Standards of 1934. A recent project of mine saw me researching the heraldic Beasts of King Henry VIII for a recreation of a Tudor garden at Hampton Court Palace . As well as identifying which beasts were relevant, I also had to establish how they were to be painted and where each of the tinctures were to be applied. Jane Seymour’s Heraldic Panther. Tudor Garden, Hampton Court Palace. The heraldic panther resembles a leopard. However, it is silver and covered with spots of blue and red and has flames issuing from its ears and mouth. Jane’s panther, which is collared with a coronet and chained, was the dexter supporter of her arms. A panther had been counted among the number of royal beasts since the time of Henry IV and possibly earlier. In this example one can see the following heraldic tinctures: Argent; Or; Gules; Azure and Vert. The latter is shown in its sixteenth century form, for at that stage there was only one satisfactory pigment to achieve a green colour in oil paint – Verdigris . Experiments carried out with it show tha


In the tv programme ‘Dad’s Army’, what is Private Pike’s first name?

Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic - Mirror Online TV Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic It has been 35 years since Dad's Army finished its original telly run - check out our essential need to know facts about the comedy favourite  Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Despite its original run ending 35 yesterday, Dad’s Army still has a prominent pride of place in British TV history. More than just a comedy, few other shows have contributed as many immediately recognisable moments that are remembered so fondly across all ages. So are the show's stars - Clive Dunn's recent sad passing evidenced one again how Dad's Army has stayed with viewers across the years. Think you know everything there is to know about this national telly treasure? Think you’re dooooooooooomed? Well don’t panic! Here are 35 facts on the adventure of the Home Guard during Britain’s finest hour! 1. Television and beyond! Dad’s Army ran for an epic 80 television episodes across nine series from 1968 to 1977 as well as a number of short sketches. But it wasn’t all about television: the Captain Mainwaring and his men also crossed radio and stage on their way to becoming national treasures. 2. Almost Mainwarings Arthur Lowe is most famous for his role as bumbling Captain George Mainwaring, a character some of his co-stars thought resembled him! But he wasn’t the first choice. Some BBC bosses, including Head of Comedy Michael Mills, were against his casting and the role was offered to Thorley Walters and even future Doctor Who Jon Pertwee before Lowe took on his most famous part.  3. They don’t like it down ‘em! Arthur Lowe certainly knew what comedy he liked and knew what he didn’t. In one episode he refused to film a scene where Private Frazer tries to free a bomb from Captain Mainwaring’s trousers. After a few rewrites, as you may remember, Corporal Jones ended up taking the bomb for the team. But Arthur Lowe insisted on something a bit more permanent: he had a clause written into his contract that he would never have his trousers removed! 4. War veterans View gallery   Corporal Jones may always be the first of the platoon to want to ‘stick it up ‘em’ but the late Clive Dunn , who served four years in prisons and prisoner of war camps in Austria during WW2, was a pacifist. Other members of the cast and crew had fought not only in the Second World War, but also the First such as Arnold Ridley (Private Godfrey). During WWII, Arthur Lowe served as a Sergeant Major and John Le Mesurier a Captain, while director/producer David Croft rose to the rank of major after joining the Royal Artillery in 1942. 5. Real Home Guard Of the television Home Guard platoon only John Laurie (Frazer) and Arnold Ridley (Godfrey) had actually served in the real Home Guard during the Second World War. Ridley had joined the Home Guard’s forerunner, the Local Defence Volunteers in 1940, narrowly escaping injury or death when his cottage was hit by a bomb in 1944. Laurie  was also a veteran of the First World War, as a member of the Honourable Artillery Company. 6. Permission to sing, sir! Video Loading Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now   The late Clive Dunn achieved fame as one of the most quotable characters in Dad’s army, Corporal ‘Don’t Panic’ Jones. But at the same time he was playing the role, he also managed to score a number one hit single with 1971’s ‘Grandad’ – a song that featured none other than Rick Wakeman on keyboards. It certainly wasn’t the end of Dunn’s musical career - he even released his own album, ‘Permission to Sing Sir!’ 7. Private Perry! One of the show’s most popular characters, Private Pike (played by Ian Lavender ) was based on writer Jimmy Perry’s real life experience as a teenager being molly-coddled by his mum. "She didn't go so far as making me wear a scarf, but she came pretty near" he said. Shouldn’t have told us that, Pike! 8. Almost W


‘Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less’ (1976) was whose debut novel?

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