What is the name of the track cycling event, originating in Japan, in which the racers sprint for victory after having been paced for several laps?

News, Views & Results - Page 3 of 6 - Momnium Earlier I wrote about endurance gearing  where I explained that although the standard gearing formula produces a convenient number for standardising gear ratios, it leaves out the impact of crank length on the final ratio at the pedal. To recap, standard gear inch formula is defined as: This gives a quick way to compare ratios and for riders to express their gearing setup. It’s a simplified model that works. However, this model is only partially correct as it does not take into consideration how crank length impacts the real ratio between how far the pedals move in order to turn the wheel. Let’s take a brief quantitative look at the real impact of crank length on the standard gear chart. Crank Length Changes Everything As Victorian Institute of Sport  sprint coach Carl Brewer  explained, “crank length is part of a system of leverage that covers everything from wheel circumference, gear ratio (chainring & sprocket) and crank length. The distance the pedal moves as a ratio of how far the bike moves is the true gear, and it’s called a gain ratio .  Riders get very confused when they change crank length because they’re not factoring in the change in this ratio. If you put on longer cranks you are reducing the gain, so it feels easier – it’s not the longer lever doing this, it’s the change in gain ratio and you can get exactly the same effect from using smaller tyres or changing gears. A ratio is a ratio.” What Carl was saying is that the gear inch model is only partially correct as it does not take crank length into account. What is important is the distance traveled by the bike divided by the distance traveled by the pedals during one turn of the crank. The fact is that a first bike with a 50×14 (93.1 inches) has the same gear as a second bike with a 50×14 only if they have the same length cranks. If the first bike has 175’s and the second bike 170’s, the gear on the first bike is approximately 3% lower. To achieve the equivalent gear ratio you will now need 3% more gear inches. It’s a zero sum game. As Carl put it, there is “no free lunch” provided by crank length. As an example, let’s take two almost identical bikes both running a 50×14 (93.1 inches) gear. The only difference is that the first bike has 175mm cranks and the second bike 170mm cranks. How does this impact the gearing? The best way to explain it is with numbers. Firstly, think of the crank diameter of the two bikes as a ratio of the wheel radius. That is: 170mm Cranks & 175mm cranks 700c wheel with a constant radius of 340mm. (lets assume a wheel diameter of 680mm to keep it simple – reality will probably differ) This will give a constant “radius ratio” for the 170mm cranks of 2. (340 ÷ 170 = 2). For 175mm cranks the radius ratio will be 1.943 (340 ÷ 175 =1.943). Once known, we don’t need to calculate these ratios for the two bikes again. From here we can calculate out “gain ratio” This is the standard gear inch forma with the radius ratio factored in. Gain Ratio = Radius ratio × Chainring teeth ÷ Rear Sprocket Teet In relation to our example a above the actual relative gearing is: Gain Ratio for 170mm cranks = 2 × 50 ÷ 14 = 7.143 Gain Ratio for 175mm cranks = 1.943 × 50 ÷ 14 = 6.939 The difference here expressed as a percentage is simply: (7.143 ÷ 6.939)-1 = 3% Note that this will be further complicated when we factor in different tyre heights across bikes because changes here will impact the radius ratio. What this demonstrates is that exactly the same gear inches, yet with 5mm longer cranks, produces a 3% lower gear at the pedal. Why does this matter? By now you’re probably asking what this means for your riding? On a daily basis it shouldn’t concern you too much. My reason for explaining this is to try and debunk a few of the myths that surround crank length. By starting to understand the relationship between your gear ratio and the leverage provided by your chosen crank length you will hopefully have a bit more information to help you make more informed choices. As I mentioned, there is no free lunch provided


What are known as The Devil's Picture Book'?

Full text of "The devil's picture-books. A history of playing cards" See other formats 'CORNELL UNIVERSITY  LIBRARIES  ITHACA, N. Y. 14853   JOHN M. CLIN LIBRARY   Cornell University Library GV1233 .V269 Devil's picture-books. A.,history of P'ay   olin   3 1924 029 917 576    DATE  DUE       ■nw^T'B^'  immmif    jjlkfis "rV"  EHUJ                                               j                     GAYLOBD    PRINTED IN U.S.A.   Cornell University Library   The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library.  There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text.   http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924029917576   Plate 1.      THE   DEVIL'S PICTURE-BOOKS   ^ i^ijitot;^ of plaving'€atn^   BY MRS. JOHN KING VAN RENSSELAER  AUTHOR OF CROCHET LACE, ETC.   ILLUSTRATED   NEW YORK DODD, MEAD, AND COMPANY  PUBLISHERS   . )   fi\0>oQ   I  Copyright, 1890 By DoDD, Mead, and Company   All rights reserved   JEntoetsita Press  John Wilson and Son, Cambridge   PREFACE.   ' I "HE "Devil's Books" was the name bestowed upon Playing-cards by the Puritans and other pious souls who were probably in hopes that this name would alarm timid persons and so prevent their use. Whether or not his Sa- tanic Majesty originated Playing-cards, we have no means of discovering; but it is more probable that he only inspired their invention, and placed them in the hands of mankind, who have eagerly adopted this simple means of amusing themselves, and have used it according to the good or evil which predominated in their own breasts. Many learned men have written books or treatises on Playing-cards, and I am indebted for a large part of the information contained in this history to " Les Cartes ^ Jouer," by M. Paul la Croix ; " Facts and Speculations about Playing-cards," by Mr. Chatto ; " The History of Playing-cards," by the Rev. Edward Taylor; and "The History of Playing-cards," by Mr. Singer.   iv Preface.  These books are now out of print, and some- what difficult to obtain ; and I hope, by bringing into a small compass the principal features set forth in them, I shall be able to place before a number of readers interesting facts that would be otherwise unobtainable.  Hearty thanks are due to the custodians of the National Museum in Washington, who have aided me in every way in their power, and also to the many kind friends who have sought far and wide for unique and uncommon packs of cards, and helped materially by gathering facts relating to them for me.  That many nations have cards peculiar to their own country and almost unknown beyond its boun- daries may be a matter of surprise to some; that such ordinary and familiar objects as Playing-cards should have a history, will astonish others. My hope is that the subject will interest my readers as it has done me. Any facts concerning Playing- cards or any communications relating to rare or curious packs will be gladly received by the author, who would like to add to her collection.  M. K. VAN RENSSELAER. New York, 1890.   CONTENTS.   PAGE  The Tarots, or the First Cards ii  Chess 21  Engraving 33  Materials 41  Name 49  Classificatton of Packs of Cards into Suits .... 55 Cards of Different Countries, viz. : —  China 65  Egypt 69  India , 70  Cashmere 74  Persia 77  Italy 80  Germany 83  Spain 88  France 90  England 102  America 112  Japan 131  The King 139  The Queen 151  The Knave 161  Aces and Other Cards 171  Use and Abuse 179  Pips, Suits, and Colours 191  Odds and Ends 201   LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.   PLATE  Persian i  Tarot 2  Tarot 3  Chinese 4  Cashmere. Cards owned by Lockwood de Forest, Esq. • ■ 5,6 Italian Cards showing the Suits of Swords, Maces,  Money, and Cups. Owned by Mrs. J. K. Van Rensselaer 7 German Cards showing the Aces of Grun, Roth, Schel-  len, and Herzen. Owned by Mrs. J. K. Van Rensselaer 8 Rem


On a staircase, what is the vertical part of the step called?

Staircase Glossary Staircase Glossary Staircases - A Glossary of Terms Staircase terminology This glossary of staircase related terminology is by no means exhaustive but does detail the most common and basic terms used in staircase construction and balustrading installation. Baluster/Spindle – The vertical member, plain or decorative, that acts as the infill between the handrail and baserail (or tread if cut string). Baluster -  An American word for Spindle. If you would like to find out more about the baluster, please take a look at our page  here .     To purchase Spindles click this button. Balustrade – Collective name for the complete assembly of handrails, baserails, newels, spindles, infill and newel caps. For more information about balustrades, please see our balustrades page  here .   Baserail - The Baserail sits on top of the string and holds the spindles in place.   To purchase Baserails click this button. Bullnose Step – Sits at the bottom of the stairs with one or both ends of the step having a quarter circle design.   Circular Stair – Alternate name for a curved or helical or part curved staircase.   Closed String – A string with the face housed/trenched to accommodate treads and risers, so their profile cannot be seen. (See Cut or Open String).       Continuous Handrail – Using straight lengths of handrail connected to handrail fittings and ramps, the handrail flows over the tops of newel turnings creating a continuous run of handrail.       Cover Moulding -  A moulding that covers the ceiling line between the plasterboard and the staircase apron.     To purchase Cover Moulding click this button. Curtail Step – A decorative shaped step at the bottom of the stairs usually accommodating the volute and volute newel turning of the Continuous Handrail System.       Cut or Open String – A string with the upper edge cut away to the shape of the treads and risers so that their profile can be seen from the side.       Cut String with Bracket - A String with the upper part of the string cut away to follow the shape of the treads, but a bracket, of various designs, can be seen from a side profile.       Cut String Nosing – Tread nosing applied to the outside of a tread to cover end grain.       D-End Step - Which means that the tread passes the newel post and returns back into the side of the newel.     To purchase Fillets/Infill Strips click this button. Flights of Stairs – An uninterrupted series of steps reaching from one landing to the next. Flights may be straight or curved. Floor to Floor Height – The total rise of a staircase, measured from the top of the finished lower floor to the top of the finished upper floor.   Flutes – Decorative vertical grooves sometimes routed into the wood surface of spindles or newel posts.     Freestanding – Staircase which is not supported by walls. Open underneath. Glue Blocks – Blocks of wood attached to the underside of the stair at the junction of the riser and tread. These secure the risers and treads together and are used to prevent movement and so minimise squeaks.   Going – the going of a flight of stairs is the horizontal distance between the face of the first and last risers. The individual going of a step is measured from face of riser to face of riser and for domestic use should be a minimum of 220mm.       Gooseneck – A handrail fitting consisting of an up-ramp, and a vertical turn. It is used at a landing or balcony to raise the rake handrail to the height of the balcony handrail.     To purchase a Vertical Turn or Up-Ramp click this button. Gradient of a staircase – The ratio between the going (horizontal) and the rise (vertical); the angle of inclination.     Guardrail – Otherwise known as the handrail. Handrail – A protective rail designed to prevent people or objects from falling into open stairwell. A moulded rail following the pitch, or rake of the staircase – which also forms the top/upper edge of the balustrading.   To purchase Handrails click this button. Headroom – The vertical distance from the lowest point of the ceiling above the stair to the tread nosin


Whose Symphony No. 1 in D Major is sometimes known as The Titan'?

Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 1 in D major "Titan" 2/2 - YouTube Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 1 in D major "Titan" 2/2 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 2, 2013 Symphony No. 1 in D major "Titan", third movement: Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen; four movement: Stürmisch bewegt - Energisch. Author: Gustav Mahler (1860 - 1911). The third movement acts as the slow movement in the four-movement plan. The extra-musical idea behind it is that of a hunter's funeral and a procession of animals that follows. The initial and recurring melodic material is based on the popular round "Bruder Martin" more commonly known as "Frère Jacques"; however, Mahler places the melody in a minor mode. The subject is first presented by a solo double bass, followed by bassoon, tuba and, eventually, the entire orchestra. A counter-melody is played over top of the canon in the oboe. The mood changes, and one of the most distinctive portions of this symphony follows. Mahler uses cymbal, bass drum, oboes, clarinets and a trumpet duo to produce the sound of a small klezmer band; Mahler's use of klezmer is sometimes accredited to his Jewish roots. After a brief return to the opening round, a third, more contemplative section ensues, featuring material from Mahler's "Die zwei blauen Augen". Finally, Mahler incorporates all three thematic elements on top of each other. However, the components and motifs gradually fall apart, and the movement ends with simple alternating fourths in the lower strings, notably the key motif from the first movement. The fourth movement is by far the most involved, and expansive. It brings back several elements from the first movement, unifying the symphony as a whole. The movement begins with an abrupt cymbal crash, a loud chord in the upper woodwinds, string and brass, and a bass drum hit, all in succession. This contrasts greatly with the end of the third movement. The movement continues frantically until an expansive lyrical theme is presented in the strings. Eventually, the opening fragments in the brass emerge, and the energy picks up once more. Mahler then presents the initial motive, in the brass, this time in D major, and the horns play a full-forced altered version of the descending fourth pattern from the beginning of the symphony, as if heading to a climax. However, this climax is not realized, and the momentum sinks to another lyrical section, bringing back other quotes from the first movement, including fanfares, and "Ging heut Morgen übers Feld". Also included is material from the original second movement Blumine, before the above theme returns in minor one last time in the strings, leading to its repetition in D major by the brass and reaching a true climax. The symphony concludes with fanfare material from the beginning. Conductor: Mariss Jansons & Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Category


Which word means a fortified palace in Spain?

castle - definition of castle in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of castle in English: castle noun 1A large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat: ‘Edinburgh Castle’ ‘the crumbling stonework of a ruined castle’ More example sentences ‘Medieval castles were also designed to be as inaccessible as possible, so look for angles that reveal the inhospitable surroundings and the drama of their location.’ ‘I sat in the guard barracks in the outer wall of the castle battlements.’ ‘In the heart of the state - the lands around Sofia and in Macedonia - fortified castles were erected to repel Byzantine attacks.’ ‘At the heart of the inner ward was a large mound, which this year's dig has revealed covers the remains of a tower house - the castle's main building.’ ‘He had heard tales of labyrinthine passages built into the walls of noble castles, and knew that the Princess must know a secret control to open his room into such a passage.’ ‘In medieval tower houses and castles, the gentry and their servants often slept in the same room, separated only by curtains.’ ‘Some time ago, in a country that does not really exist anymore, a man once stood upon the battlements of a castle and surveyed his handiwork.’ ‘They were inside what was left of the walls of the castle, but the tower was some way distant.’ ‘One of the most familiar forms of fortification, the castle still symbolizes the entire medieval world and seems to define its military outlook.’ ‘Equally important is establishing the supply lines of wood and stone essential for more sophisticated buildings and stronger castle fortifications.’ ‘Here, you can see stone cannon balls built into the castle walls, defensive battlements and interior living quarters.’ ‘THE 5ft-thick walls of a medieval castle have seen the light of day again after centuries buried underground.’ ‘Maura was sitting at his desk, reading from a book that was thicker than a wall of the castle.’ ‘Founded by William the Conqueror, the fine motte and bailey castle was popular with medieval monarchs, some of whom used it as a royal hunting lodge.’ ‘Some very strongly fortified castles of this class have an additional wall set a short distance out from the main enceinte and concentric with it, the area between the two walls being termed the outer ward.’ ‘The castle has six towers and some twenty distinct roof forms.’ ‘If they attacked the castle, she would most likely die in the battle.’ ‘You will encounter large mountains, a factory complex, and the large ruins of a medieval castle.’ ‘Later, he began building model castles, surrounded by fortified emplacements, and he spent hours studying the virtually impregnable fortifications of Vauban.’ ‘Defensive walls and ditches were found from the medieval castle, as well as arch and window mouldings and numerous rubbish pits full of food remains and pottery.’ Synonyms fortress, fort, stronghold, fortification, keep, citadel, fastness, tower, peel, palace, chateau, donjon alcazar


By winning the 2009 PGA Championship who became the first Asian to win a major golf tournament?

The 2009 PGA Championship - Yang stuns Woods, and golf world, to win PGA Championship Yang achieves a major moment in authoritative fashion Y.E. Yang's victory will go down in... Y.E. Yang sealed his first major victory with an amazing approach shot to the final green on Sunday. (Greenwood/Getty Images) Yang stuns Woods, and golf world, to win PGA Championship In a year of spoilers at the majors, Y.E. Yang was the biggest of all. Yang became the first Asian-born player to win a major Sunday with a steely performance in the PGA Championship. CHASKA, Minn. (AP) -- Y.E. Yang shook his fists and shouted with joy over a victory felt around the world. Equally stunning was the sight of Tiger Woods, standing over the final putt of the PGA Championship with nothing at stake. The final major of the year delivered a pair of shocking developments Sunday. Yang, a 37-year-old from South Korea who was in PGA Tour qualifying school nine months ago, became the first Asian-born player to capture a major title with a series of spectacular shots on the back nine of Hazeltine. Even more memorable was the guy he beat. Woods was 14-0 when he was atop the leaderboard going into the final round of a major. He had never lost any tournament on American soil when leading by more than one shot. Yang showed everyone how to beat him, from the stars who had failed so many times over the last dozen years, and perhaps to an emerging generation of golfers in Asia, the fastest-growing golf market in the world. “It’s not like you’re in an octagon where you’re fighting against Tiger and he’s going to bite you, or swing at you with his 9-iron,” Yang said through an interpreter. “The worst that I could do was just lose to Tiger. So I really had nothing much at stake.” When he saw Woods in birdie range at the 14th, Yang chipped in from 60 feet for eagle to take the lead. Clinging to a one-shot lead, a tree slightly blocking his view of the flag on the 18th hole and Woods in the fairway, Yang hit the shot of his life. His 3-iron hybrid cleared a bunker and settled 12 feet away. And with that, Yang slew golf’s giant. Yang made the final birdie to close with a 2-under 70, giving him a three-shot victory when Woods missed yet another short par putt and had a 75, his worst score ever in the final round of the major when he was in the last group. “All the other 14 major championships I’ve won, I’ve putted well for the entire week,” Woods said. “And today, that didn’t happen.” Instead, it was Yang posing with the trophy and giving the longest press conference of his life. When he finally left Hazeltine, another celebration awaited. He has been eating every night at the Hoban Korean Restaurant, and the owners kept the doors open. “They were supposed to be closed,” said Michael Yim, an IMG agent who works with Yang. “All the staff and the owner’s family were outside the store, giving us a standing ovation. They said, ‘If you can come at 3 in the morning, we would have kept it open.’ Their eyes were teary. What just happened is huge.” For Woods, it was the second time he has finished runner-up in the PGA Championship at Hazeltine, both times to a surprise winner. Seven years ago, he birdied the last four holes and came up one short of Rich Beem. This time, Woods made one mistake after another over the last four holes, mostly with his putter. “I did everything I needed to do, except for getting the ball in the hole,” Woods said. “Just didn’t make the putts when I needed to make them.” Yang’s victory is massive for Asia. Perhaps even more significant is the way he stood up to Woods, the world’s No. 1 player whose heritage is half-Asian through his Thai-born mother. Yang and K.J. Choi are the only PGA Tour players who learned golf in South Korea before coming to America. South Koreans have had far more success on the LPGA Tour, with seven players combining to win 11 majors. “Golf in Asia has been growing steadily, so to have the guy who finally found a way to beat Tiger on Sunday is so big for the region,” Geoff Ogilvy said. “It’s hard for us here in the U.S. to imagine the


Billy Elliot - The Musical (Original Cast Recording) by Billy Elliot & Elton John on Apple Music Billy Elliot 15 Songs iTunes Review Billy Elliot, a 2000 film adapted as a 2008 Tony award-winning Broadway musical with the help of writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry and musical legend Elton John, features an original cast recording that’s a striking collection of musical theater. It pulls together the story of an 11-year old British boy from a working class family who discovers he prefers ballet over boxing and especially over a predestined future as a coalminer. The cast handles the shifting emotional tides, such as the swelling, epic opener, “The Stars Look Down,” the jazzy stage number (“Shine”), the confrontational, rock-based instrumental “Angry Dance,” and the mercurial mood piece “Grandma’s Song” with equal grace and ease. Dialogue knits its way through the melodies. (Elton John fans should be forewarned that this is John immersing himself in the conventions of musical theater — very successfully so — and not his usual singer-songwriter fare.) Customer Reviews       by          fshepinc A fan of the film, I haven't yet seen the musical version, but the cast album is a treasure -lively, emotional, and just plain fun. Reviews were mixed on Elton John's score, but in my opinion it's a complete success: tuneful and always appropriate. Lee Hall's lyrics (he wrote the original film) are the best I've heard in a British musical in years. This recording will have you alternately reaching for the Kleenix and tapping your toes. What more could you ask for? If you can't buy the whole thing at once, start with Electricity, The Letter, Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher, Expressing Yourself, and Grandma's Song. You'll be back for the rest... A beautiful musical from a beautiful mind!!       by          DaviesDC Elton John has really found a new genre that he also excels in... Musical Theatre!! I loved this show and the soundtrack brings very excellent representation of what you see on stage. The true magic of John's talent is that he has captured the essence of the original movie that so many of us fell in love with. I don't think there is one song on this album that I don't like. Truly a touching musical and a must have for any Elton John fan or musical theatre buff. 5 stars!! Excellent       by          MavNF This is a testament to how good this is album/show is: I bought the recording/saw the show when I was in London last year, and then when I came down to school this semester I forgot the CD at home...and it's so good I just bought it again on iTunes. My iPod isn't complete without it. SEE THIS SHOW. I thought I'd hate it before seeing it. By the end I was in tears (NEVER happened to me before at a show). If you can't make it to England, at least buy this album. Top Albums and Songs by Billy Elliot 1.


Who was the first President of Tanzania? (1961-1985)

Julius Nyerere, first president of Tanzania | African American Registry Julius Nyerere, first president of Tanzania Julius Nyerere Date:  Thu, 1922-04-13 On this date, we observe the birth of Julius Kambarage Nyerere in 1922. He was the first president of Tanzania in 1964. Born the son of a minor chief in Butiama, in what was then British-ruled Tanganyika, Nyerere was educated as a teacher. He entered politics in 1954 and founded the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU). He became the colony's chief minister when TANU won the elections of 1960 and the country became independent a year later. Nyerere continued as Prime Minister, until early in 1962 when he resigned to concentrate on restructuring TANU for its post independence role. In 1964, following a revolution on the Arab-dominated island of Zanzibar and a mutiny in his army, Nyerere formed a union of the two countries, with himself as president. Committed to African liberation, he offered sanctuary in Tanzania to members of the African National Congress and numerous other rebel groups from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, and Uganda. In 1978, under Nyerere's leadership, Tanzanian troops entered Uganda, deposing Dictator Idi Amin. A strong supporter of indigenous African culture, Nyerere promoted the use of Swahili, even translating the works of Shakespeare into his native tongue. Under his leadership Tanzania became the only country on the continent with a native African official language. He stepped down as president in 1985, but continued as head of the ruling party until 1990. At the time of Nyerere's retirement from TANU party leadership, Tanzania faced major economic problems arising from his attempt to build an agrarian socialist economy. Nevertheless, the country maintained an expanding educational system and a strong sense of national unity unmarked by ethnic unrest. Still active in international politics, Nyerere’s style of governing emphasized ujamaa ("familyhood"), a unique form of rural socialism. Nyerere was addressed throughout Africa as Mwalimu, Swahili for "teacher.” He died in October 1999. Reference: The Encyclopedia Britannica, Fifteenth Edition. Copyright 1996 Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. ISBN 0-85229-633-0


The Turing Test (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy The Turing Test First published Wed Apr 9, 2003; substantive revision Mon Feb 8, 2016 The phrase “The Turing Test” is most properly used to refer to a proposal made by Turing (1950) as a way of dealing with the question whether machines can think. According to Turing, the question whether machines can think is itself “too meaningless” to deserve discussion (442). However, if we consider the more precise—and somehow related—question whether a digital computer can do well in a certain kind of game that Turing describes (“The Imitation Game”), then—at least in Turing's eyes—we do have a question that admits of precise discussion. Moreover, as we shall see, Turing himself thought that it would not be too long before we did have digital computers that could “do well” in the Imitation Game. The phrase “The Turing Test” is sometimes used more generally to refer to some kinds of behavioural tests for the presence of mind, or thought, or intelligence in putatively minded entities. So, for example, it is sometimes suggested that The Turing Test is prefigured in Descartes' Discourse on the Method. (Copeland (2000:527) finds an anticipation of the test in the 1668 writings of the Cartesian de Cordemoy. Gunderson (1964) provides an early instance of those who find that Turing's work is foreshadowed in the work of Descartes.) In the Discourse, Descartes says: If there were machines which bore a resemblance to our bodies and imitated our actions as closely as possible for all practical purposes, we should still have two very certain means of recognizing that they were not real men. The first is that they could never use words, or put together signs, as we do in order to declare our thoughts to others. For we can certainly conceive of a machine so constructed that it utters words, and even utters words that correspond to bodily actions causing a change in its organs. … But it is not conceivable that such a machine should produce different arrangements of words so as to give an appropriately meaningful answer to whatever is said in its presence, as the dullest of men can do. Secondly, even though some machines might do some things as well as we do them, or perhaps even better, they would inevitably fail in others, which would reveal that they are acting not from understanding, but only from the disposition of their organs. For whereas reason is a universal instrument, which can be used in all kinds of situations, these organs need some particular action; hence it is for all practical purposes impossible for a machine to have enough different organs to make it act in all the contingencies of life in the way in which our reason makes us act. (Translation by Robert Stoothoff) Although not everything about this passage is perfectly clear, it does seem that Descartes gives a negative answer to the question whether machines can think; and, moreover, it seems that his giving this negative answer is tied to his confidence that no mere machine could pass The Turing Test: no mere machine could talk and act in the way in which adult human beings do. Since Descartes explicitly says that there are “two very certain means” by which we can rule out that something is a machine—it is, according to Descartes, inconceivable that a mere machine could produce different arrangements of words so as to give an appropriately meaningful answer to whatever is said in its presence; and it is for all practical purposes impossible for a machine to have enough different organs to make it act in all the contingencies of life in the way in which our reason makes us act—it seems that he must agree with the further claim that nothing that can produce different arrangements of words so as to give an appropriately meaningful answer to whatever is said in its presence can be a machine. Given the further assumption—which one suspects that Descartes would have been prepared to grant—that only things that think can produce different arrangements of words so as to give an appropriately mean


Sifakas, Sifaka Pictures, Sifaka Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Sifakas are lemurs. Local Malagasy people named them for the unique call they send echoing through Madagascar's forests, which sounds like shif-auk. These primates spend most of their time in the trees, but don't get around in the same way that other lemurs do. Sifakas remain upright, and they leap quickly from tree to tree by jumping with their powerful hind legs. In this way, they clear distances of over 30 feet (9 meters). They can also move quickly on the ground, which they do using a two-legged sideways hop. Sifakas are beautifully colored. They may have different colored limbs and bodies, and often their heads are multicolored with patches of black, white, gray, or golden-colored fur. These vegetarian primates eat leaves, flowers, fruit, buds, and tree bark—sifakas have been known to eat about a hundred different plants. They forage during daylight hours and go to sleep aloft before sunset. Sifakas live in small family groups of three to ten animals. It is believed that only one female from each group breeds, while males may move from group to group. There are three species of sifaka: Coquerel's sifaka, the diademed sifaka, and the golden-crowned sifaka. The golden-crowned sifaka wasn't photographed until 1982 and wasn't known to be a separate species until 1988. They are the smallest of the sifakas and among the most endangered. There may be fewer than 10,000 living in the wild. All sifakas are threatened by the destruction of their forest habitats. Some species are hunted for meat, though others are protected by Malagasy tradition that forbids eating their flesh.


In 'Bob the Builder' what is the name of the cat?

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What is the name of the new group, founded in 2010 by Liam Gallagher and other members of Oasis?

Oasis | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography               by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Oasis shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, becoming one of Britain's most popular and critically acclaimed bands of the decade in the process. Along with Blur and Suede , they were responsible for returning British guitar pop to the top of the charts. Led by guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher , the Manchester quintet adopted the rough, thuggish image of the Stones and the Who , crossed it with " Beatlesque " melodies and hooks, injected distinctly British lyrical themes and song structures like the Jam and the Kinks , and tied it all together with a massive guitar roar, as well as a defiant sneer that drew equally from the Sex Pistols ' rebelliousness and the Stone Roses ' cocksure arrogance. Gallagher 's songs frequently reworked previous hits from T. Rex ("Cigarettes and Alcohol" borrows the riff from "Bang a Gong") to Wham! ("Fade Away" takes the melody from "Freedom"), yet the group always put the hooks in different settings, updating past hits for a new era. Originally, the group was formed by schoolmates Liam Gallagher (vocals), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass), and Tony McCaroll (drums). After spending several years as the guitar technician for a Stone Roses -inspired group named the Inspiral Carpets , Noel Gallagher returned to Manchester to find that his brother had formed a band. Noel agreed to join if he could have complete control of the group, including contributing all the songs; the rest of the band agreed and adopted a new name, Oasis , before launching a year of intensive rehearsals. After playing a handful of small club gigs, the band cornered Alan McGee , the head of Creation Records, and forced him to listen to their demo. Impressed, he signed the band and helped them ready their debut album. The group released their first single, "Supersonic," in the spring of 1994; it edged its way into the charts on the back of positive reviews. With a melody adapted from "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing," "Shakermaker" became a bigger hit in the early summer. Released a month before their debut album's arrival, the soaring ballad "Live Forever" became a major hit in England and helped make Definitely Maybe the fastest-selling debut in British history. The record entered the charts at number one and eventually sold over seven million copies. Oasis mania continued throughout 1994, as the group began playing larger theaters and watched each new single outperform the last. However, tensions in the group began to build -- Liam and Noel refused to do joint interviews because they always fought -- and Noel Gallagher briefly left the band at the end of a difficult fall American tour. However, he quickly re-joined and the band headed back to England. As "Supersonic" began to climb the U.S. album rock and modern rock charts, the string-laden "Whatever" (a non-album single) hit number two over the British Christmas season. At the beginning of 1995, the group set their sights on America by promoting the single "Live Forever." The song became a major hit on MTV and modern rock radio stations, peaking at number two, and Definitely Maybe soon climbed to gold status in the U.S. Returning to England after a sold-out American tour, the group recorded a new single, "Some Might Say." Drummer Tony McCaroll parted ways with the band on the eve of the single's May release, with Alan White taking his place. "Some Might Say" entered the charts at number one, and its success led to all of Oasis ' previous singles reentering the indie charts. Oasis spent the rest of the summer completing their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? , which was released in October of 1995. Upon its release, the album shot to number one in England, becoming the fastest-selling album in the U.K. since Michael Jackson 's Bad . The band continued to set records during the following years. Over the course of 1996, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? became the second-biggest British album in history. On the st


In medicine, how was a tincture of opium known?

Opium tincture: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com Know what to ask with our GIST Doctor Discussion Guide Opium tincture Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available. Overview Opium tincture is used for: Treating diarrhea. Opium tincture is an opiate. It works by decreasing intestinal muscle contractions, which helps to reduce diarrhea. Do NOT use opium tincture if: you are allergic to any ingredient in opium tincture or any other opium- or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine) you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) you have severe bowel motility problems (eg, paralytic ileus), diarrhea due to poisoning, or severe diarrhea associated with antibiotic use (pseudomembranous colitis) you have severely slow or difficult breathing or severe asthma, or you are having an asthma attack Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Slideshow Prescription Drug Addiction - Top 18 Facts for You and Your Family Before using opium tincture: Some medical conditions may interact with opium tincture. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines or other substances if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung or breathing problems if you have a history of recent head injury, increased pressure in the brain, brain blood vessel problems, growths in the brain (eg, tumors), or seizures if you have a history of heart problems, low blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, an underactive thyroid, adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease), stomach or bowel problems, gallbladder problems, inflammation of the pancreas, a blockage of the bladder or bowel, an enlarged prostate, or the blood disease porphyria if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, mood or mental problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with opium tincture. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Cimetidine, furazolidone, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of side effects such as severe drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, confusion, and seizures may be increased Buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, naltrexone, or pentazocine because the effectiveness of opium tincture may be decreased This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if opium tincture may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How to use opium tincture: Use opium tincture as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Opium tincture may be taken with or without food. Use the dropper that comes with opium tincture to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose. If you miss a dose of opium tincture and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use opium tincture. Important safety information: Opium tincture may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to opium tincture. Using opium tincture alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking opium tincture. Opium tincture will add to the effects of alcoho


Who benefits from the royalties from 'Peter Pan'?

Copyright  | Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity J M Barrie’s gift of the rights to Peter Pan has provided a significant source of income to Great Ormond Street Hospital ever since they were given to the hospital in 1929. Copyright Designs and Patents Act The copyright first expired in the UK (and the rest of Europe) in 1987, 50 years after Barrie’s death. However, former Prime Minister Lord Callaghan successfully proposed an amendment to the  Copyright Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) of 1988 , giving Great Ormond Street Hospital the unique right to royalties from stage performances of Peter Pan (and any adaptation of the play) as well as from publications, audio books, ebooks,radio broadcasts and films of the story of Peter Pan, in perpetuity. Copyright in UK and Europe In 1996, the copyright term was extended to 70 years after the author’s death throughout the European Union, which meant Peter Pan enjoyed revived copyright until 31 December 2007, after which it entered the public domain in Europe (except in Spain where the copyright will endure until the end of 2017, thanks to previous legislation). In the UK, the CDPA therefore prevails so that the hospital will continue enjoying the benefit of Barrie’s gift in perpetuity. US copyright Although the novel Peter Pan (also known as Peter and Wendy) is in the public domain in the US, the play (and stage adaptations) is in copyright there until 2023. This is because the novel was published in 1911, but the play itself was only published in 1928, so its copyright was extended by the new term of first date of publication plus 95 years (set by the Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act of 1998 for works published between 1923 and 1977). Royalties A royalty means a percentage of the ticket price or book price payable to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity for performances, published books or films based on Peter Pan wherever applicable. Credits We are indebted to the inspirational and talented people who created the words and imagery of Peter Pan.  The quotes and illustrations used throughout this site are covered by copyright. More information If you would like to find out more about publishing Peter Pan in the UK please contact the team at  peterpan@gosh.org .


In architecture, what name is given to a supporting figure in the form of a draped female figure?

Caryatid - definition of caryatid by The Free Dictionary Caryatid - definition of caryatid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/caryatid Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . car·y·at·id n. pl. car·y·at·ids or car·y·at·i·des (-ĭ-dēz′) Architecture A supporting column sculptured in the form of a draped female figure. [From Latin Caryātides, caryatids, from Greek Karuātides, priestesses of Artemis at Caryae, caryatids, from Karuai, Caryae, a village of Laconia in southern Greece with a famous temple to Artemis.] car′y·at′i·dal (-ĭ-dəl), car′y·at′i·de′an (-ĭ-dē′ən), car′y·a·tid′ic (-ə-tĭd′ĭk) adj. caryatid (ˌkærɪˈætɪd) n, pl -ids or -ides (-ɪˌdiːz) (Architecture) a column, used to support an entablature, in the form of a draped female figure. Compare telamon [C16: from Latin Caryātides, from Greek Karuatides priestesses of Artemis at Karuai (Caryae), village in Laconia] ˌcaryˈatidal, ˌcaryˌatiˈdean, ˌcaryˈatic, caryatidic adj car•y•at•id n., pl. -ids, -i•des (-ɪˌdiz) a sculptured female figure used as a column. Compare atlas (def. 4). [1555–65; < Latin Caryātides] car`y•at′i•dal, adj. caryatid A female statue used as a column, as in an ancient Greek temple. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. caryatid - a supporting column carved in the shape of a person pillar , column - (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure Translations [ˌkærɪˈætɪd] N (caryatids or caryatides (pl)) [ˌkærɪˈætɪdiːz] → cariátide f caryatid Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: telamon References in periodicals archive ? The domed pavilion theme combined with caryatid sculptures was realised in Mestrovic's first post-war building, the mausoleum for the Racic family in Cavtat, otherwise known as the church of Our Lady of the Angels (see Apollo, February 2014). Palestine under Assyrian rule a new look at the Assyrian imperial policy in the West The camera then glides past a much more distant view of the orchestra and audience before curving upward to halt on a caryatid that has been placed near the ceiling, continuing to skim across the first layer of the picture plane. The mise-en-scene of Aufbruch: Final Chord and the "New World" The drum, illustrated left, is known as a caryatid drum--as it is supported 1), figures, in this instance two women and a horse. Treasures of the Musee Barbier-Mueller Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the Vieille Ville, the name given to Geneva's old town district, is the Barbier-Mueller Museum. It is home to an extraordinary collection of African treasures. Baba Chenzira reports Bought with tile aid of the Art Fund and the Caryatid Fund. Building an inheritance: Dyfri Williams, research keeper of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum, selects highlights of the department's acquisitions over the past 15 years, which range from a monumental Geometric Greek vase from Lord Elgin's collection to a masterpiece of Roman erotic art--and a great marble hound The Caryatid from the Erechtheion stood in the centre, while most pieces from the east and west pediments were evenly displayed in a semi-circle around it. Casts & connoisseurs: the early reception of the Elgin Marbles: this month is the 200th anniversary of the Elgin Marbles going on public view in London. The response they received was at first mixed, yet, for reasons that Marc Fehlmann explains, by the 1830s they had become integral to western art history and students everywhere were copying casts of them The work is Ernst Kirchner's Standing Girl, Caryatid, a painted wooden sculpture made in 1909-10.


Michael Schumacher had his first F1 win in 1992, for which team was he driving?

Michael Schumacher F1 driver biography | F1 Fanatic Michael Schumacher won more world championship and races than any other driver in a career which spanned 19 seasons. At times his unparalleled success raised questions over how it had been achieved. He first retired from the sport in 2006 while driving for Ferrari. He returned four years later with Mercedes, only to retire again at the end of 2012. Jordan His debut drive for Jordan at Spa in 1991 rocked the F1 establishment. Here was a little-known driver from the Mercedes sports car team qualifying seventh on the grid at one of the most respected circuits on the calendar. We quickly learned that Schumacher’s driving genius and controversy were never far apart. Flavio Briatore pounced to prise Schumacher out of his Jordan deal and got him into a Benetton for the next race. Benetton 1992-3 The following year Schumacher successfully interrupted the dominant Williams team’s stranglehold on success with an opportunistic win at the track where he made his debut. An off-track excursion gave him the opportunity to observe the state of his team mate’s tyres as the damp track dried. Schumacher made a plucky call to switch to slick tyres earlier than his rivals, and his driving skill took care of the rest. That was the first of what would eventually be a record-smashing 91 wins. A further win followed in 1993, again snatched from the Williams juggernaut, this time thwarting Alain Prost at Portugal. 1994 But in 1994 the way became clear for Schumacher to lay waste to the F1 history books. Most of the recent champions had retired or were retiring. Three races into the season Ayrton Senna was killed at Imola. By the end of the year Schumacher had won nine of the 16 races. But his Benetton team were repeatedly accused of cheating. The FIA found evidence of an illegal traction control system on the car. After Schumacher’s team mate Jos Verstappen suffered an horrendous fire during the German Grand Prix an investigation discovered a filter had been removed from the fuel rig. Years later, Verstappen insisted Schumacher’s car had not been legal. Schumacher was disqualified from the British Grand Prix after overtaking Damon Hill on the formation lap, and was banned from a further two races for failing to heed the black flag to begin with. And at Spa he was stripped of a win for a technical infringement. This left him with a scant one-point lead heading into the season finale at Adelaide. Under intense pressure from Hill, Schumacher went off and damaged his car. Seeing his promised title slip into away he swung into the side of Hill’s car as the Williams driver moved to pass him, taking both out and securing the title for himself. 1995 His second title in 1995 was achieved with less controversy and more displays of driving greatness. The season got off to a slow start but once Schumacher got into his stride the wins came thick and fast, Hill was simply out-classed – the pair clashed twice on-track at Silverstone and Monza. In wet conditions at Spa and the Nurburgring Schumacher produced virtuouso drivers, leading many to conclude that in Schumacher a new F1 great had been found. Ferrari 1996 Having conquered F1 with Benetton, Schumacher resolved to do it all over again with Ferrari . It took five years to bring the drivers’ title home to the Scuderia, with a few near-misses on the way. It was clear from the outset that little would be achieved with the F310. But when the teams assembled at a near-flooded Catalunya circuit for the seventh round of the season, Schumacher battled through the field and disappeared off to a dominant victory. He added two more by the end of the year, at Belgium and Italy. 1997 With Benetton ally Ross Brawn rejoining him for 1997 Schumacher was ready for another crack at the title. He persistently took points off rival Jacques Villeneuve despite his Williams often enjoying a considerable performance advantage. When rain fell at Monaco and Spa Schumacher was untouchable. The season took a controversial twist at the penultimate race in Suzuka, where Villeneuve coll


The 2002 film The Road to Perdition' was the last film appearance of which actor?

Road To Perdition Movie Review (2002) | Roger Ebert Tweet "Road to Perdition" is like a Greek tragedy, dealing out remorseless fates for all the characters. Some tragedies, like "Hamlet," are exhilarating, because we have little idea how quirks of character will bring about the final doom. But the impact of Greek tragedy seems muted to me, because it's preordained. Since "Road to Perdition" is in that tradition, it loses something. It has been compared to " The Godfather ," but "The Godfather" was about characters with free will, and here the characters seem to be performing actions already long since inscribed in the books of their lives. Advertisement Yet the movie has other strengths to compensate for the implacable progress of its plot. It is wonderfully acted. And no movie this year will be more praised for its cinematography; Conrad L. Hall's work seems certain to win the Academy Award. He creates a limbo of darkness, shadow, night, fearful faces half-seen, cold and snow. His characters stand in downpours, the rain running off the brims of their fedoras and soaking the shoulders of their thick wool overcoats. Their feet must always be cold. The photography creates a visceral chill. The story involves three sets of fathers and sons--two biological, the third emotional--and shows how the lives they lead make ordinary love between them impossible. Tom Hanks plays Michael Sullivan, an enforcer for the Rock Island branch of the Chicago mob, circa 1931. Tyler Hoechlin plays his son Michael Jr., a solemn-eyed 12-year-old. After his brother Peter asks "What does dad do for a job?" Michael Jr. decides to find out for himself. One night he hides in a car, goes along for the ride, and sees a man killed. Not by his father, but what difference does it make? Sullivan works for John Rooney ( Paul Newman ), the mob boss, who is trim and focused and uses few words. John's son Connor ( Daniel Craig ) is a member of the mob. Sullivan finds out that Connor has been stealing from his father, and that sets up the movie's emotional showdown, because Sullivan thinks of John like his own father, and John speaks of Sullivan as a son. "Your mother knows I love Mr. Rooney," Michael Sr. tells his son. "When we had nothing, he gave us a home." Men who name their sons after themselves presumably hope the child will turn out a little like them. This is not the case with Michael Sr., who has made a pact with evil in order to support his wife ( Jennifer Jason Leigh ) and two boys in comfort. Unlike Rooney, he doesn't want his son in the business. The movie's plot asks whether it is possible for fathers to spare their sons from the costs of their sins. It also involves sons who feel they are not the favorite. "Did you like Peter better than me?" Michael Jr. asks his father, after his little brother has been killed. And later Sullivan goes to see Mr. Rooney, and cannot understand why Rooney would protect his son Connor, who betrayed and stole from him, to his loyal employee who is "like a son." The movie is directed by Sam Mendes , from a graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner , much revised by screenwriter David Self . This is only Mendes' second film, but recall that his first, " American Beauty ," won Oscars in 1999 for best picture, director, actor, screenplay--and cinematography, by Conrad Hall . Both films involve men in family situations of unbearable pain, although the first is a comedy (of sorts) and this one certainly is not. Both involve a father who, by leading the life he chooses, betrays his family and even endangers them. Both involve men who hate their work. Advertisement The key relationships are between Hanks and Newman, and Hanks and Hoechlin, the newcomer who plays his son. Newman plays Rooney as a man who would prefer that as few people be harmed as necessary, but he has an implacable definition of "necessary." He is capable of colorful Corleone-style sayings, as when he declares that his mob will not get involved in labor unions: "What men do after work is what made us rich. No need to screw them at work." A


The horseshoe shaped fault in the Pacific which contains many volcanoes is known by which name, which is also the title of a 1963 US no.1 hit record?

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In 1970, who had a UK no.1 hit with An the Summertime'?

MUNGO JERRY - In The Summertime (1970) *** HD *** - YouTube MUNGO JERRY - In The Summertime (1970) *** HD *** Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 24, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/anthony.hold... The song most associated with MUNGO JERRY is the global hit IN THE SUMMERTIME, it sold over six million copies worldwide in the first six months of release and that total is now estimated to be over a staggering thirty million units, and it is now officially recognised as the most played summer song of all time. Winning for itself and its writer RAY DORSET, prestigious Sony / ATV and Ivor Novello awards. In describing the music of MUNGO JERRY as pure pop would be an insult to the varying styles of rock, blues, boogie and skiffle that has graced the stages of concerts and festivals which have seen MUNGO JERRY sharing and indeed at times topping the bill with the likes of JIMI HENDRIX, ELTON JOHN, ROD STEWART & THE FACES, GENESIS, STATUS QUO, CANNED HEAT, FREE. Just after the single's release, the band turned in a breathtaking performance at the Hollywood Music Festival, near Newcastle Under-Lyme with acts including BLACK SABBATH, TRAFFIC, JOSE FELICIANO and making their first UK appearance, GRATEFUL DEAD. Soon after, the music press screamed their approval with headlines of - MUNGOMANIA! and MUNGO JERRY FEVER! The long awaited follow-up to 'In the SUMMERTIME' was 'BABY JUMP', which also made No 1, it was a Hard rocking Ray Dorset composition much influenced by his Rock a Billy connections, then another of his compositions, Lady Rose, became the third Mungo maxi single and made No 3 in the charts, only failing to make the No 1 spot because of the fact that a track on the maxi, "Have A Whiff On Me", Was banned by the BBC because of it's drug connotations, and had to be re-pressed at the request of the Director of Public Prosecutions. 1973 saw one of MUNGO JERRY's biggest hits, 'ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT' race up the charts to No.3 with the follow-up WILD LOVE charting and LONG LEGGED WOMAN DRESSED IN BLACK' continuing the hit making sequence along with songs like 'HELLO NADINE' , 'IT'S A SECRET'. FORGOTTEN LAND and LET'S GET STARTED etc. 1980 saw RAY DORSET back at No.1, when Scottish singer KELLY MARIE hit the top spot with his composition Feels Like I'm In Love. During the 80's, Ray Dorset turned his talents towards writing the music for two popular television shows -PAUL DANIELS children's TV show, 'WIZBIT', and the Thames comedy/drama serial, 'PROSPECTS'. No history of MUNGO JERRY would be complete without mention of the project in which, Ray invited rock legends, PETER GREEN, formerly of FLEETWOOD MAC and VINCENT CRANE of ATOMICROOSTER, to a jam at his home studio which resulted in the KATMANDU album, 'A CASE FOR THE BLUES'. In 1995 Shaggy released a new reggae version of 'IN THE SUMMERTIME' complete with samples of Ray's voice and guitar, it reached number 5 in the UK singles chart, but more importantly topped the charts in theUSA, meaning that the song had now hit the top spot in every major territory in the world. Instead of simply resting on his laurels and living off the success of the world's biggest selling Summer song In The Summertime. Ray Dorset aka Mungo Jerry has in this new millennium maintained his reputation as the King of the Groove by releasing some of his best and strongest work and Mungo Jerry's live stage performance has been much acclaimed at Blues, Jazz and Rock Festivals throughout the world. Category


Simoon, haboob and tramontane are types of what?

sandstorm Encyclopedia  >  Earth and the Environment  >  Atmosphere and Weather  >  Weather and Climate: Terms and Concepts sandstorm sandstorm, strong dry wind blowing over the desert that raises and carries along clouds of sand or dust often so dense as to obscure the sun and reduce visibility almost to zero; also known as a duststorm. Such a wind is usually the result of convection currents created by intense heating of the ground. The wind is strong enough to move dunes, and it often interferes with travel, sometimes obliterating roads in flat dry regions such as those of the W United States. The simoom (or simoon) is the dust- and sand-laden desert wind of N Africa and Arabia that contributes largely to the atmospheric dust over Europe; evidence of the dust from simoon winds has also been found on the seafloor at considerable distances from shore. The haboob is a sandstorm prevalent in the region of Sudan around Khartoum. Sandstorms, the leading edges of which often appear as solid walls of dust as much as 5,000 ft (1,525 m) high, also occur, although less frequently, in the SW United States. One that occurred near Tucson, Arizona, on July 16, 1971, was extensively documented by meteorologists. Similar duststorms from windborne particles are evident on the planet Mars and are thought to be seasonal. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.


Who is the architect of the new Turner Margate Gallery?

Turner Contemporary by David Chipperfield | Dezeen Turner Contemporary by David Chipperfield 12 comments Architect David Chipperfield has released images of the completed seafront Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate composed of six identical volumes with an acid-etched glass skin. The gallery, which Dezeen showed designs for back in October , is intended to withstand the corrosive effects of the seaside environment, including the occasional high wave. The ground floor accommodates a reception area, event space and cafe while the exhibition spaces are on the first floor, benefitting from natural north light. The gallery will have no permanent collection, but will feature temporary exhibitions combining historic and contemporary works, with a focus on the work of artist JMW Turner (1775-1851). Here are some more details from the gallery: Turner Contemporary opens 16 April 2011 Margate’s new Turner Contemporary gallery, one of the largest and most important spaces for art outside London, opens to the public on Saturday 16 April 2011. The gallery will be opened by one of Margate’s most famous residents, Tracey Emin, with the musician Jools Holland and a group of local schoolchildren. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect, David Chipperfield, winner of 2007 RIBA Stirling Prize and RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture, the opening of the new gallery is one of the most anticipated cultural events of 2011. Victoria Pomery, Director, Turner Contemporary said: “I am thrilled to be opening the gallery on 16 April. It will be a momentous day for both Turner Contemporary and Margate and the moment we open the doors and see visitors entering this fantastic new building will be very special.” Taking inspiration from Britain’s best-known painter, JMW Turner who was a regular visitor to Margate throughout his life, the gallery is situated on the sea front on the site of a guesthouse frequented by the artist. To mark this connection there will always be works by Turner on display in the gallery. John Kampfner, Chair, Turner Contemporary said: “The opening of Turner Contemporary marks the start of an extraordinary opportunity for Margate and Thanet to become one of the UK’s most compelling culture and tourism destinations. I would like to pay tribute to Kent County Council and our other partners for delivering this outstanding building on time and on budget.” Turner Contemporary’s exhibitions programme shows a unique combination of contemporary art alongside historical work, demonstrating a particular focus on the art, thought and the legacy of JMW Turner. The opening show Revealed: Turner Contemporary Opens explores the themes of imagination, discovery, wonder and the creative spirit. Centred on JMW Turner’s extraordinary but little-known painting The Eruption of the Souffrier Mountains, in the Island of St Vincent, at Midnight, on the 30th of April, 1812, from a Sketch Taken at the Time by Hugh P. Keane, Esqre 1815, on loan from Victoria Gallery and Museum, University of Liverpool, the exhibition will feature new commissions by Daniel Buren, Russell Crotty, Ellen Harvey and Conrad Shawcross, together with selected works by Teresita Fernández and Douglas Gordon. The opening exhibition will be followed by: Nothing in the World but Youth (17 Sep 2011 - 8 Jan 2012) An exhibition exploring how youth experience has been reflected in art, culture and the media from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Hamish Fulton: Walk (17 Jan - 6 May 2012) Hamish Fulton's first one-person show in the UK since 2002, will include new work made as the result of the group walks in Kent that we commissioned in the lead up to the opening of Turner Contemporary. Turner and the Elements (28 Jan - 13 May 2012) The gallery’s first major exhibition of works by JMW Turner a collaboration with Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburg and National Museum, Cracow, exploring the important role that the depiction of the elements played in Turner’s landscapes, watercolours and late paintings. Mike Hill, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: "I have been


What was the name of the human powered aircraft which crossed the Channel in 1979?

French cyclist to attempt channel crossing on pedal-powered airship French cyclist to attempt channel crossing on pedal-powered airship View gallery - 12 images May 1, 2008 Those magnificent men in their flying machines. This European summer, Frenchman Stephane Rousson will attempt to cycle across the English Channel, pedalling a twin- tilting-rotor helium airship. It's the first pedal-powered airship of its kind, complete with very delicate aerodynamics that mean Rousson will need to chance upon one of the three windless days of the year if he hopes to stay up-diddly-up-up and not go crashing down-diddly-own-down. The English Channel, its narrowest point only a tantalizing 21 miles wide, has for centuries inspired ingenious and often ill-fated inventors to try their luck at crossing in a variety of contraptions - usually more for glory than practicality. The first air crossing was more than 300 years ago, as balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard floated from Dover to Calais. 90 years later, in 1875, Matthew Webb became the first swimmer to make it from one side to the other. The first aircraft heavier than air to cross the channel made it over in 1909, and the first hovercraft in 1959. The first purely human-powered aircraft, the Gossamer Albatross, crossed the channel in 1979, its pilot Bryan Allen pedaling the feather-light winged plane across in two hours to collect the UKP100,000 Kremer prize, and it was this attempt that caught the imagination of French cyclist Stephane Rousson. "Crossing the English Channel with a pedal-powered airship is both totally unnecessary and a very eloquent statement on human nature" says Rousson's website . His craft, Zeppy, is a helium-filled balloon airship that's just heavier than air. The pilot pedal-powers two propellers that operate on a tilting axis; take-off is achieved with the propellers in a horizontal alignment like small helicopters, and the pilot can then rotate them forward to produce forward thrust in the same was as this is achieved in a tilt-rotor aircraft, or move the propellers independently to achieve steering. Zeppy, which Rousson believes is the world's first pedal-powered airship, was originally designed and built by Luc Geiser and his father Jean-Marc, but the duo never managed to make it fly. Rousson acquired Zeppy from the pair and made repairs and upgrades to get it in the air - but Jean-Marc died just a few days before Zeppy made its maiden flight. The delicate nature of Zeppy's aerodynamics means that conditions will have to be just about perfect for Rousson to mount his Channel crossing attempt. Winds of as little as 10km/h pose a genuine threat that Rousson will end up wet and sorry instead of triumphant - and seeing as perfect, windless days happen about three times a year across the channel, the attempt will be as much about waiting and hoping as it is about pedaling. Rousson hopes he'll find the right window of weather sometime this June. Our best wishes go with him, good luck sir!


In 1978, who created the poster 'Labour isn't working'?

The 10 best British political posters | Art and design | The Guardian The 10 best British political posters With the general election officially under way, we celebrate the finest pre-election propaganda Sam Delaney’s Mad Men & Bad Men: What Happened When British Politics Met Advertising is published by Faber (£14.99). Click here to buy it for £11.99 Friday 3 April 2015 07.00 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 19 July 2016 09.55 EDT You Know Labour Government Works 1966 Pinterest Strategically, this is an absolute car crash of a poster. It neither makes any promises nor stirs up any fear of the opponents. But the bold, quirky design was something else. Labour leader Harold Wilson had set about revolutionising the party’s communications with the appointment of his “Three Wise Men” – Denis Lyons, Peter Lovell-Davis and ad man David Kingsley. They brought a bit of panache to the tatty, flat-cap image. Two decades later, when Peter Mandelson was appointed the party’s communications chief, he plundered the Three Wise Men archive for inspiration: “I loved it,” he said. “It became the basis of the changes I eventually made to the party image.” Labour Isn’t Working Pinterest Photograph: Saatchi & Saatchi Margaret Thatcher initially rejected this famous poster, telling Saatchi & Saatchi chairman Tim Bell: “You know perfectly well that you should never have the other side’s name in your own poster!” Bell politely explained that it was a double entendre. “Well, it can’t be very good because I don’t get it!” snorted Thatcher. Labour’s Denis Healey called it a “fraud” when he learned that the people in the dole queue were in fact members of Hendon Young Conservatives. The controversy ran for weeks – Bell estimated that the furore earned the equivalent of £5m in free publicity. It was the start of a long and largely fruitful marriage between the Tories and the Saatchis, helping the party win the next four elections and the agency grow into a global behemoth. The Real Fight Is for Britain 1979 Pinterest Political advertising, much like political cartoons, has a tendency to veer off into incomprehensible visual analogies. Complex issues are shoehorned into posters, leaving voters neither convinced nor repelled, just a bit confused. The Lib Dems have always struggled to produce great ads, due largely to budget limitations. I stumbled across this effort while researching my recent book about British politics and advertising and I was utterly fascinated. What is it trying to say? And why is David Steel looking so scarily enigmatic? It’s impossible to tell. But there is something so brilliantly strange about this poster that I think it warrants a place in the hall of fame. If You Want Me Out, You Should Have the Right to Vote Me Out 1984 Pinterest Photograph: The Advertising Archives John Webster was the ad man who, among other things, invented the Smash Martians, the Sugar Puffs Honey Monster and George the Hofmeister Bear. Ken Livingstone hired him and his agency BMP to create a campaign to fight the abolition of the Greater London Council in 1984. It didn’t save Livingstone but it did turn a local issue into a national talking point. It also shifted perceptions of advertising, showing that it could be a force for social change. BMP went on to become the Labour party’s main agency for over a decade. Labour’s Policy On Arms 1987 Pinterest Photograph: The Conservative Party Archive/Getty Images By 1987, Tim Bell had left Saatchi & Saatchi but still had the prime minister’s ear. The Tory campaign machine spiralled into chaos as chairman Norman Tebbit worked with Saatchi & Saatchi at Central Office while Thatcher and her consigliere David Young consulted with Bell (now with new agency Lowe Howard-Spink & Bell) at Number 10. Tebbit and Young would eventually engage in a shoving match in Downing Street over whose posters should run. The best of the lot was this Saatchi effort. Neil Kinnock had slipped up in a television interview by suggesting that, in the event of a Soviet invasion, he would encourage Brits to wage resistance through guerrilla warfa


The Wire - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT In chronicling a multi-generational family business dealing illegal drugs and the efforts of the Baltimore police to curb their trade, this series draws parallels between these organizations and the men and women on either side of the battle. The words of Gary W. Potter, Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky University, in writing about the savings and loan scandals of the 1980s, can also be used to illuminate some of the central premises of the show: "There is precious little difference between those people who society designates as respectable and law abiding and those people society castigates as hoodlums and thugs. The world of corporate finance and corporate capital is as criminogenic and probably more criminogenic than any poverty-wracked slum neighborhood. The distinctions drawn between business, politics, and organized crime are at best artificial and in reality irrelevant. Rather than being dysfunctions, corporate crime, white-collar crime, organized crime, and political corruption are mainstays of American political-economic life." Tim Goodman, the television critic for The San Francisco Chronicle, summed the show up perfectly when he wrote: "This show is precisely the reason you pay for HBO." In New York's Newsday, Diane Werts says: "Most TV crime series aspire to John Grisham's level. 'The Wire' aspires to Dostoevsky's." Season Themes Season One centers around a family of drug dealers and the innerworkings of their empire. It also follows the detectives who are trying to catch the high members of the empire. Season Two steps away from the drug trade (while still mentioning characters from the previous season) to a case of dead prostitutes which turns into a look at the corruption surrounding the Port. Season Three investigates politics and finishes the main stories that were left open in season one. Season Four focuses on four middle school students and their journeys through the public school system and continues to address the politics of an inner-city and the issues of an election. Season Five is rumored to be about the media's role in Baltimore. Season Five will be the show's final season. Theme Music In the Season One opening credits, the Blind Boys of Alabama did Tom Waits's "Way Down in the Hole". The Season Two opening credits feature Waits's version of the song. According to creator David Simon, "It was our way of saying: This is the same show (song) but this year, the tale itself (singer, tonality) will be different." The Neville Brothers's version of the song opens Season Three. The theme which plays over the end credits was composed by the show's music supervisor, Blake Leyh. International Airings Australia -- Monday at 12:00 p.m. on Ch.9. Currently airing Season 3. New Zealand -- Wednesday at 11:40 p.m. on TV2, beginning December 15, 2004. moreless By fish1413 Aug 16, 2013 Story By Kaitlin Thomas Oct 10, 2013 Story


Guitarist David Evans uses which stage name?

U2 guitarist makes history as he rocks the Sistine Chapel – Religion News Service Subscribe to Culture U2 guitarist David Evans, also known by his stage name The Edge, poses with Irish bishop Paul Tighe before listening to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at the Vatican on April 29, 2016. Photo via REUTERS/Max Rossi. VATICAN CITY (Reuters) The Edge, lead guitarist with the Irish band U2, has become the first rock star to play in the Sistine Chapel, a venue he described as “the most beautiful parish hall in the world.” The performer, whose real name is David Evans, sang four songs on Saturday night (April 30) for about 200 doctors, researchers and philanthropists who attended a conference at the Vatican on regenerative medicine called Cellular Horizons. Backed by a choir of seven Irish teenagers, and wearing his trademark black beanie cap, he played acoustic guitar and sang a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “If it be your will,” and versions of U2 songs “Yahweh,” “Ordinary love” and “Walk on.” The Edge, whose father died last month from cancer and whose daughter overcame leukemia, is on the board of foundations working for cancer prevention. He joked with his audience, telling them he was stunned when asked to play in the chapel which was painted by Renaissance master Michelangelo in the 16th century. “When they asked me if I wanted to become the first contemporary artist to play in the Sistine Chapel, I didn’t know what to say because usually there’s this other guy who sings,” the musician said, referring to U2 front man Bono. “Being Irish you learn very early that if you want to be asked to come back it’s very important to thank the local parish priest for the loan of the hall,” he said. He then thanked Pope Francis and other Vatican officials “for allowing us to use the most beautiful parish hall in the world.” The Edge dedicated his performance of “Walk on,” written in 2000 for Myanmar democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi when she was under house arrest, to Pope Francis, who he described as “the people’s pope.” “He’s doing an amazing job and long may he continue,” he added. The rock star sprinkled his address with technical terms such as bio markers and angiogenesis. RELATED STORY: Joe Biden, Pope Francis meet, talk cancer care “I can tell this is a really cool audience because normally when I say angiogenesis eyes glaze over,” he said. Angiogenesis is the process through which new blood vessels, which tumors need to grow, are formed. Scientists are seeking ways to block tumor angiogenesis. The Vatican conference, which was addressed by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Friday, was organized by the U.S.-based Stem for Life Foundation to share ideas and treatments on the use of adult stem cells to cure rare diseases. News Wire Subscribers: This article is not available for republication. Questions? Email wendy@religionnews.com .


John Fogerty was lead singer for which group from 1967 until 1972 when the group disbanded?

Biography - Creedence Clearwater Revival (Bio 1087)      Creedence Clearwater Revival Formed: 1967 in El Cerrito, CA Disbanded: 1972 Group Members: John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook Genres: Rock Styles: Rock & Roll At a time when rock was evolving further and further away from the forces that had made the music possible in the first place, Creedence Clearwater Revival brought things back to their roots with their concise synthesis of rockabilly, swamp pop, R&B, and country. Though CCR was very much a group in their tight, punchy arrangements, their vision was very much singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader John Fogerty's. Fogerty's classic compositions for Creedence both evoked enduring images of Americana and reflected burning social issues of the day. The band's genius was their ability to accomplish this with the economic, primal power of a classic rockabilly ensemble. The key elements of Creedence had been woodshedding in bar bands for about a decade before their breakthrough to national success in the late '60s. John's older brother Tom formed the Blue Velvets in the late '50s in El Cerrito, CA, a tiny suburb across the bay from San Francisco. By the mid-'60s, with a few hopelessly obscure recordings under their belt, they'd signed to Fantasy, releasing several singles as the Golliwogs that went nowhere. In fact, there's little promise to be found on those early efforts, primarily because Tom, not John, was doing most of the singing. The group only found themselves when John took firm reigns over the band's direction, singing and writing virtually all of their material. On their first album as Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1968, the group played it both ways, offering extended, quasi-psychedelic workouts of the '50s classics "I Put a Spell on You" and "Suzie Q." The latter song became their first big hit, but the band didn't really bloom until "Proud Mary," a number-two single in early 1969 that demonstrated John's talent at tapping into Southern roots music and imagery with a natural ease. It was the start of a torrent of classic hits from the gritty, Little Richard-inspired singer over the next two years, including "Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," "Down on the Corner," "Travelin' Band," "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Up Around the Bend," and "Lookin' Out My Back Door ." Creedence also made good albums, but their true forte was as a singles band - their LPs contained some filler, both in the forms of average original material and straightforward covers of rock & roll chestnuts. When the Beatles broke up in early 1970, CCR was the only other act that provided any competition in the fine art of crafting bold, super-catchy artistic statements that soared to the upper reaches of the charts every three or four months. Although they hailed from the San Francisco area, they rarely succumbed to the psychedelic indulgences of the era. John Fogerty also proved adept at voicing the concerns of the working class in songs like "Fortunate Son," as well as partying with as much funk as any white rock band would muster on "Travelin' Band" and "Down on the Corner." With John Fogerty holding such a strong upper hand, Creedence couldn't be said to have been a democratic unit, and Fogerty's dominance was to sow the seeds of the group's quick dissolution. Tom Fogerty left in 1971 (recording a few unremarkable solo albums of his own), reducing the band to a trio. John allowed drummer Doug Clifford and bassist Stu Cook equal shares of songwriting and vocal time on the group's final album, Mardi Gras (1972), which proved conclusively that Fogerty's songs and singing were necessary to raise CCR above journeyman status. It was John Fogerty, of course, who produced the only notable work after the quartet broke up. Even his solo outings, though, were erratic and, for nearly ten years, nonexistent as he became embroiled in a web of business disputes with Fantasy Records. His 1984 album Centerfield proved he could still rock in the vintage Creedence mode when the spirit moved him, but Tom Fogerty's death in 1990 ended any hop


Who launched The Big Issue' in 1991 to help the homeless?

Big Issue magazine to be sold by the jobless - BBC News BBC News Big Issue magazine to be sold by the jobless 4 June 2011 Close share panel The Big Issue magazine is to be sold by the unemployed and not just the homeless. The weekly publication, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in September, has changed the rules due to the tough economic climate. Founder John Bird said the point of the magazine was to help people in a crisis which included some of the unemployed. But some vendors have raised concerns the change will dilute the charity's message. "We're now meeting people that would never have come to the Big Issue, professional people, former solicitors for example," Mr Bird told BBC London. 'Here to help' "And we're saying we're here to help people, anybody in a crisis. "We don't want to see people slip into long-term unemployment and homelessness." London vender Mahesh Pherwani, said: "I do not see it as competition - we are all in the same boat. "But it will have an impact on people's perception of how the Big Issue operates and what it exactly represents." We've given dignity back to the victim, so the victim can stop being a victim John Bird, Big Issue founder The Big Issue was launched in London in 1991 with the aim of helping the homeless help themselves, and the slogan of 'offering a hand up, not a hand out'. It operates by selling the magazine to vendors for half the cover price. They then get to keep the difference when they sell the magazine on. Back in 1991 it cost just 50p, now it is £2. There also are now editions in the North, the South West as well as Wales and Scotland. The charitable organisation currently supports 2,900 people and the magazine is read by nearly 700,000 people every week. Speaking on its impact Mr Bird said: "I think the greatest thing we've done is we've changed the way people look upon the homeless. "We've given dignity back to the victim, so the victim can stop being a victim."


The film '1984' was the last screen appearance of which actor?

Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) );      two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were      consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)); nominations were from 1995-2008 The Most Best Actor Nominations: Actors with the highest number of Best Actor acting      nominations (in parentheses) include: Spencer Tracy (9) - with two wins Laurence Olivier (9) - with one win (Hamlet (1948)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1939-1940) Jack Nicholson (8) - with two wins Paul Newman (8) - with one win (The Color of Money (1986)); two were       consecutive nominations (from 1981-1982) Peter O'Toole (8) - with no wins; two were consecutive      nominations (from 1968-1969); nominations from 1962-2006 Marlon Brando (7) - with two wins Dustin Hoffman (7) - with two wins Jack Lemmon (7) - with one win (Save the Tiger (1973)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1959-1960, and from 1979-1980) Paul Muni (6) - with one win (The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)); three were consecutive      nominations (from 1935-1937) Richard Burton (6) - with no wins; three were consecutive      nominations (from 1964-1966) Gary Cooper (5) - with two wins Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins Fredric March (5) - with two wins Sean Penn (5) - with two wins Daniel Day-Lewis (5) - with three wins James Stewart (5) - with one win ( Anthony Hopkins (3) - with one win ( The Silence of the Lambs (1991) ); nominations from 1991-1995 Russell Crowe (3) - with one win (Gladiator (2000)); three were      consecutive nominations (from 1999-2001) Jeff Bridges (3) - with one win (Crazy Heart (2009)); nominations from 1984-2010 George Clooney (3) - with no wins; nominations from        2007-2011 Consecutive Best Actor-Winning Performers: There are only two actresses       (Luise Rainer and Katharine Hepburn) who have received two consecutive Best Actress awards, as there are only two actors who have received     two consecutive Best Actor statuette wins: Spencer Tracy (Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys Town (1938)) Tom Hanks (Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994)) [Note: Jason Robards won two consecutive Best Supporting         Actor Oscars in 1976 and 1977.] Winners of Both a Lead and Supporting Actor Oscar: In 1997, Jack Nicholson tied Walter Brennan for the      most wins (3) for a male performer (Brennan has three Best Supporting      Actor trophies, Nicholson has two for Best Actor and one for Best Supporting     Actor). The only stars to win both a Best Actor and a Best Supporting Actor (BSA) Oscar are the following: Jack Nicholson (BA for Gene Hackman (BA for The French Connection (1971) , BSA for Unforgiven (1992) ) Kevin Spacey (BA for American Beauty (1999), BSA for The Usual Suspects (1995)) Denzel Washington (BA for Training Day (2001), BSA for Glory (1989)) The Only Best Actor Tie: In the Best Actor category, an unusual tie (the only      occurrence among male acting performances) occurred in 1931/32 between      Wallace Beery and Fredric March, for their respective performances in The Champ (1931/32) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931/32). The Most Best Actor Oscar Nominations - Without Winning: Peter O'Toole is the only star with eight Best Actor       Oscar nominations without a single win. His record extends 44 years,       from 1962 to 2006. Richard Burton was nominated seven times (and never won), although his first nomination was as Best Supporting Actor for My Cousin Rachel (1952) -- his last six nominations were as Best Actor. Oscar-Winning Actor Roles and Trends: Biographies of remarkable, real-life individuals (military      figures or soldiers, law-and-order enforcers, historical figures) and      portrayals of the mentally ill are heavily represented among male Oscar      winners, particularly in the acting awards. It helps an


What is the highest mountain on the island of Crete?

Mountains Crete - Cretan Mountains | The island of Crete CLOSE THE WHITE MOUNTAINS, OR LEFKA ORI, IS THE LARGEST MASSIF ON THE ISLAND AND ITS HIGHEST SUMMIT IS PAHNES (2.453 M). The heart of this imposing range includes the Mountain Desert, where more than fifty peaks named Sori (piles), reminding of cones, exceed the altitude of 2.000 m. Dolines, reminding of upturned cones are formed at the foot of Sori peaks. This creepy and haunting landscape is a unique geological formation in the entire northern hemisphere. Hiking in the White Mountains requires fitness, experience and a good sense of orientation. There are several mountain shelters where mountaineers can spend their night. The highest mountain areas are covered by snow till late June. There are numerous caves, precipices, sinkholes and canyons. The most famous gorge is Samaria in the White Mountains National Reserve, but there are many more: to the south, the gorges of Aradena, Tripiti, Klados, Agia Irini, Imbros and Kallikratis, and to the north, the gorge of Vrissi, Therisso, Cyclamen, Boriano, Dittany, Kidoni and more. The White Mountains are home to the deepest caves in Greece. These include the dark sinkholes of Gourgouthakas and Leon. The most well-known plateaus include Omalos, Anopolis, Askyfou, Tavri and Niato. The White Mountains host a great variety of flora and fauna species, which are exclusively endemic (stenoendemic), not to be found anywhere else –not even in other parts of Crete. The areas on the southern side of the mountain range are covered with cypress, oak and pine trees, whereas humid areas favour the development of chestnuts, planes and other aquatic plants. The Psiloritis Range CLOSE THE IDA RANGE, WIDELY KNOWN AS PSILORITIS, DOMINATES AT THE CENTRE OF CRETE. The chapel of Timios Stavros marks the island’s highest summit (2.456 m). Areas with high altitude preserve snow till late June. The rough beauty of this mountain astounds its visitors. Magnificent caves, impressive karst formations, deep gorges, small plateaus, woods, small villages hanging over precipices and bare alpine areas compose this awesome scenery. Psiloritis was the sacred mountain of the Minoans and there are many myths related to it. The upbringing of the god of the Gods, Zeus, was associated to the Idaean Cave. In the past, Psiloritis was covered by dense forests, residues of which are still visible. The most important of those areas is the oak wood of Rouvas by Zaros. Travellers can experience the authentic Cretan tradition in Anogia, the major town of the mountainous part of the province Milopotamos. The plateau of Nida and the primitive domed buildings, called mitata, made solely of dry stone are worth visiting. Mitata provided shelter to shepherds and they were used for milking goats and cheese-making. Around Nida you can visit the Idaean Cave, ancient Zominthos and the observatory of Skinakas. The Psiloritis range hosts many caves, two of which are open to visitors; caves Sfendoni by Zoniana and Gerontospilios by Melidoni. Apart from them, Kamares cave has is of utmost archaeological importance. The Dikti Range CLOSE THIS RANGE LIES BETWEEN HERAKLION AND LASSITHI. Its highest summit is Spathi (2.148 m) and there are two more peaks at an altitude of more than 2000m. Lassithi Plateau, the largest in Crete, lies at the heart of the range at an altitude of 850 m. It is surrounded by a series of smaller plateaus such as Katharo, Limnakaro, Mari, Lapathos, Omalos, Erganos and Nisimos. There is a mountain shelter at Limnakaro from where hikers ascend to Spathi. Several gorges are found in the range of Lassithi. Apart from the two gorges named Havgas at Katharo and Kalamafka, there are more canyons such as Sarakina, Adrianos, Ambelos, Roza and Kritsa. The Dikti range has shows a significant diversity in flora and fauna. The lower mountain sides are covered by olive, carob and pine trees. To the south-east, Selakano is the largest pine wood of Crete and close to the village Krasi lies the holm oak wood of Azilakodasos. The fertile plateaus and valleys of the Dikti range prod