Which horse racecourse hosts only one of the Classics?

The English Classic Races | UK Flat Horse Racing Guide | HorseRacing.co.uk Want your site listed here? Contact Us . Classic Races British flat racing - meaning the races are run on 'the flat', without jumps - are the most traditional form of horse racing. The Classics, or Classic Races, are a series of five flat races, held annually and restricted to horses which are three years of age. The five races, which are subdivided into two separate competitions, the Triple Crown and the Fillies' Triple crown, are held at three different race courses; Newmarket , Epsom Downs and Doncaster . The Classic Races are so popular that bookmakers all across the UK offer year-round antepost betting on the events; allowing punting professionals to benefit from excellent early odds. The five Classic Races in the United Kingdom are: 2,000 Guineas Stakes This race is held at the famous Newmarket Racecourse , on the Rowley Mile, in late April or early May, and is run over a distance of one mile. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes was first held on 18th April 1809. It is open to fillies and colts, female and male three-year-olds, and is the first race of the Classics season. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes is also part of the Triple Crown, a separate cup comprised of the three classic races which allow horses of either sex to enter. 1,000 Guineas Stakes The second race of the Classics also takes place at Newmarket 's Rowley Mile at the same time as the 2,000 Guineas Stakes (late April or early March). The 1,000 Guineas Stakes was first introduced on 28th April 1814, five years after the 2,000 Guineas Stakes was established. It is open to fillies only, female horses of three years, which makes it part of the Fillies' Triple Crown, the fillies-only version of the Triple Crown mentioned above. As the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, it is run over the course of one mile. Epsom Oaks The race, conducted at Epsom Downs racecourse in Surrey, is the third of the Classics races, as well as the second event in the Fillies' Triple Crown. Like the 1,000 Guineas Stakes it is a contest for female three-year-olds only. The Epsom Oaks race was established in 1779, one year before the Derby Stakes premiered. It takes its name from 'The Oaks' a home rented by the 12th Earl of Derby in the Epsom area. The race takes place over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and ten yards. Epsom Derby Also known as simply The Derby to locals and as the Epsom Derby to the international audience, is the fourth race of the Classics series. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and ten yards - as the Epsom Oaks -; a meeting taking place annually in early June. As it is open to colts and fillies, it is also the second leg of the Triple Crown. The very first Epsom Derby was held on 4th May 1780, with Diomed, a colt from the stables of Lord Bunbury taking first place. St. Leger Stakes The last race of the Classics, the Triple Crown and- strangely - the Fillies' Triple Crown is hosted at Doncaster , and run over a distance of one mile, six furlongs and 132 yards every September. The St Leger Stakes is the longest of the Classic races and was introduced in 1777, named in honour of local army officer and politician Anthony St. Leger.


Richard Addinsell's most famous piece of music was used in the 1941 film 'Dangerous Moonlight', what is its title?

Warsaw Concerto - Richard Addinsell - YouTube Warsaw Concerto - Richard Addinsell 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 Oct 20, 2012 Richard Addinsell (1904-1977), born in London, was a prolific British composer of theater and film music, best known for his Warsaw Concerto, composed for the 1941 film 'Dangerous Moonlight' (also known under the later title 'Suicide Squadron'). Addinsell studied law at Oxford and, briefly music at the Royal College of Music in London. He wrote his first theater score in 1928 for the English novelist and playwright Clemence Dane (pseudonym of Winifred Ashton). Addinsell continued collaborating with Dane until her death in 1965. After a break in 1929 for study in Berlin and Vienna, Addinsell returned to London and the theater. Eva La Gallienne, actress, producer, director, writer and teacher who was for many decades one of the grand figures of the American stage, asked him to score her production of Alice in Wonderland (another Dane project) in 1933. After that, Addinsell continued to write off and on for the stage, but he focused more on film music, scoring such classics as Goodbye Mr. Chips, A Tale of Two Cities, Blithe Spirit, Fire Over England, and Dark Journey, as well as a number of patriotic English documentaries during World War II. Richard Addinsell's most enduring contribution to the repertory, the Warsaw Concerto, was embedded in his score for Dangerous Moonlight (released in the United States as Suicide Squadron). From 1942 Addinsell took occasional time out from his movie work to collaborate with Joyce Grenfell, who was considered in many ways the pioneer of British female comedy, on songs for such London West End revues as Tuppence Colored and Penny Plain, and later for Grenfell's one-woman shows. Warsaw Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Sometimes a piece of music appears at just the right time and in just the right context to become an indelible part of peoples' experience and memories. So it was with Richard Addinsell's Warsaw Concerto for piano and orchestra—a pastiche of the quintessential romantic piano concerto, composed for use in the 1941 British film Dangerous Moonlight, in which a Polish pianist finds himself caught up in the Battle of Britain. The original idea of the filmmakers (one of whom, Terence Young, would go on to direct three out of the first four James Bond films) was reportedly to use Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2, Op. 18 as the musical centerpiece of the film, but that idea was ultimately dropped in favor of commissioning a new, Rachmaninov-like piece from Addinsell and orchestrator Roy Douglas. The music of the Warsaw Concerto is used in the film both as incidental music and as the subject of a performance in the film (a concert worked into the plot); it fills and surrounds each moment, its passion and nostalgia (it was modeled on Rachmaninov, after all) movingly at odds with the horrific reality of life in Britain in 1941. Not at all surprisingly, audiences embraced the Concerto, which soon appeared on record and in sheet music adaptations and arrangements. The Warsaw Concerto is not a full concerto in the usual sense of the word; it is in one movement only. The opening is certainly dramatic enough; the piano enters with a gusto matched perhaps only by the Grieg Piano Concerto's opening plunge; tympani alone supports this first gasp. The second theme, a melody once famous and instantly recognized around the globe, is pure Rachmaninov (its cadence-moment is borrowed straight from the Piano Concerto No.2), but one should not think any less of Addinsell's effort for its unabashed stylistic borrowings. The effort is supremely skillful, the music graceful, and not overly self-indulgent. It is worth noting that many similar pastiches that appeared in films and on discs over the course of the next two decades have all been b


The currency units of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates share which name?

Dirhams - definition of dirhams by The Free Dictionary Dirhams - definition of dirhams by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dirhams n. 1. See Table at currency . 2. A unit of currency equal to one one-thousandth of the dinar in Libya and Sudan. [Arabic, from Greek drakhmē, drachma; see drachma.] dirham n 1. (Currencies) the standard monetary unit of Morocco, divided into 100 centimes 2. (Currencies) the standard monetary unit of the United Arab Emirates, divided into 10 dinars and 100 fils 3. (Currencies) a. a Kuwaiti monetary unit worth one tenth of a dinar and 100 fils b. a Tunisian monetary unit worth one tenth of a dinar and 100 millimes c. a Qatari monetary unit worth one hundredth of a riyal d. a Libyan monetary unit worth one thousandth of a dinar 4. (Currencies) any of various silver coins minted in North African countries at different periods [C18: from Arabic, from Latin: drachma] dir•ham


In physics, which letter is used to represent Planck's Constant?

Planck's constant | physics | Britannica.com gamma ray Planck’s constant, (symbol h), fundamental physical constant characteristic of the mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics , which describes the behaviour of particles and waves on the atomic scale, including the particle aspect of light . The German physicist Max Planck introduced the constant in 1900 in his accurate formulation of the distribution of the radiation emitted by a blackbody , or perfect absorber of radiant energy (see Planck’s radiation law ). The significance of Planck’s constant in this context is that radiation , such as light , is emitted, transmitted, and absorbed in discrete energy packets, or quanta , determined by the frequency of the radiation and the value of Planck’s constant. The energy E of each quantum , or each photon , equals Planck’s constant h times the radiation frequency symbolized by the Greek letter nu, ν, or simply E = hν. A modified form of Planck’s constant called h-bar (ℏ), or the reduced Planck’s constant, in which ℏ equals h divided by 2π, is the quantization of angular momentum . For example, the angular momentum of an electron bound to an atomic nucleus is quantized and can only be a multiple of h-bar. Overview of Planck’s constant, including its discovery by Max Planck. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz The dimension of Planck’s constant is the product of energy multiplied by time, a quantity called action . Planck’s constant is often defined, therefore, as the elementary quantum of action. Its value in metre-kilogram-second units is 6.62607004 × 10−34 joule∙second, with a standard uncertainty of 0.000000081 × 10−34 joule∙second. Learn More in these related articles:


Which group recorded the 2008 album 'Perfect Symmetry'?

Perfect Symmetry by Keane on Apple Music 12 Songs iTunes Review All hail the 1980s? Well, the UK’s Keane have plugged in their retro synthesizers and written a handful of tunes (“Spiralling,” “The Lovers Are Losing,” “You Haven’t Told Me Anything”) that recall the pure synth-pop bliss of that era with lots of exaggerated productions. Keane keep a tighter grip on the production end, never allowing a reverb to swallow them. Their third album, 2008’s Perfect Symmetry, was recorded in Paris, London, and Berlin, with a variety of producers stopping by for input (Jon Brion, Stuart Price) on this self-produced excursion into a new Keane. This “new” Keane revel in the upbeat propulsion of “Better Than This” that allows singer Tom Chaplin to shriek in mock falsetto and generally play up the festive atmosphere where once brooding might have taken hold. And this all-keyboard band even adds some guitars in spots; they temper the mood a tad. The title track still swoons with a gravitas and a sense of personal mission: “I shake through the wreckage for signs of life.” The closing ballad, “Love is the End,” puts a gripping final nail into love’s endless cycle of hope and defeat. Customer Reviews       by          windy2165 This is just so different from their previous albums and i'm not really feeing it. Hopes and Fears and Under the Iron Sea were two GREAT albums and it really worked for them. I think they're better than Coldplay in that sense. I'm just curious as to why they would change directions when they had something working SO WELL for them. A New Keane-A Brighter Keane.       by          TelsescopeHF Keane's last album, Under The Iron Sea, was an exercise in all things slightly darker and more melancholic, and it makes sense: the band nearly broke up after their first tour and album Hopes and Fears, because they could hardly stand each other. Here, we have the antithesis of that album: a bright, cheery, poppy, electrifying tour of all sorts. There is certainly a more synth sound that sounds foreign when compared to Hopes and Fears, but the band has no doubt put out some excellent material here. Worth the Wait!!       by          Keanefan78 Keane just can't make a bad record. They just can't. Once again they have delivered an album that can be listened to from start to finish, over and over again. If you are a true fan of Keane, or just a fan of good music in general, don't listen to the few reviews on here that negatively compare "Perfect Symmetry" to "Hopes and Fears" or "Under the Iron Sea". Those records had their own distinct sounds and feelings, so it should come as no surprise that the new album is a somewhat different theme as well. There are songs on the record like "The Lovers Are Losing", "Again and Again", and "Love Is the End" which are more reminiscent of songs found on "Hopes and Fears". However, with tracks like "Spiralling", "Better Than This", and "Playing Along", Keane proves that their brilliance can also be heard in a newer "retro" style with synthesizers and different drum beats. Tim has once again written a collection of songs that are both melodically pleasing and lyrically inspiring. The whole album has a message of hope that builds from start to finish. "The Lovers Are Losing" talks about how in the current state of the world, the people on the side of goodness and love seem to be losing out to the negative and hateful ones. "Playing Along" then talks about how despite all the conflict going on around the world, we all manage to somehow get by from day to day by playing along, or distracting ourselves in any way we can. The album ends with "Love Is the End", which basically says that in the end, love and goodness will prevail. And only Tom's voice could do the songs justice the way he does. If you're expecting old-school Keane, you might be somewhat disappointed on the first listen-through. However, after about the second or third time you've heard the songs, you'll be hooked too. Oh, and if you're a fan of Keane's slower, underplayed songs like "Bedshaped" an


In 2013 who became the first Englishman since Tony Jacklin in 1970, to win The US Open Golf Championship?

US Open 2013: Justin Rose becomes first Englishman to win in 43 years | Daily Mail Online comments Justin Rose became the first Englishman to win golf's US Open since 1970 with victory at Merion yesterday. Rose followed in the footsteps of Tony Jacklin 43 years ago by dramatically winning the championship in Pennsylvania last night. He also ended the long wait for a major winner since Sir Nick Faldo won the Masters championship in 1996. An emotional Rose paid tribute to his father as he spoke of his victory. Pure delight: Justin Rose kisses the US Open Trophy and celebrates with it (below) Joy: Justin Rose celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club Wonderful moment: Rose embraces his wife Kate after his victory at Merion was sealed Rose scored 70 in his final round to finish one over par and condemn Phil Mickelson to his sixth runners-up finish in the event on his 43rd birthday, finishing two shots behind alongside Australian Jason Day. Although he is the first Englishman to triumph since Tony Jacklin ten years before he was even born, Rose is the third European winner of the US Open in the last four years. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Fellow golfer Rory McIlroy was among the first to pay tribute to Rose's victory last night. Ulsterman McIlroy, who bent a club in frustration during the contest, wrote on Twitter: 'So happy for @JustinRose99! Couldn't happen to a better lad!' Impressive: Rose hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round as he battled for top spot Close run thing: Phil Mickelson was around the top all day and suffered some terrible edges Golfer Graeme McDowell, also from Northern Ireland, added: 'Congratulations to @JustinRose99. Best player in the world the last few years. Major much deserved. #respect.' Rose began the day two shots off the lead held by Mickelson but soon caught him. But he was pushed all the way by his rivals in a dramatic finish. As he sunk his winning putt, an emotional Rose looked to the heavens in tribute to his father Ken who introduced him to the sport, but died of leukemia in 2002. He told reporters afterwards: 'You saw me look to the heavens with it being Father's Day - I was just trying to remember my dad. 'My coach Sean Foley sent me a text this morning which said "Go out there and be the man that your dad taught you to be and that your kids can look up to".' Strong day: Rose tees off at the ninth on a day he showed both consistency and skill Rose, who finished fourth in the Open as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998 and  turned professional the next day, added: 'It feels fantastic, absolutely amazing. 'Going forward it gives me a lot of confidence. 'I don't know if it takes pressure off, but it's a moment where you can look back and think childhood dreams have come true.' His previous best finish was joint third place in last year's Open which was won by Ulsterman Rory McIlroy. The last Englishman to lift the US Open was Tony Jacklin, who won by seven shots at Hazeltine, Minnesota, in 1970. Five other Englishmen won the US Open pre-war, while a host of Scotsmen won early editions of the event. World number one Tiger Woods was well off the pace and his challenge was ended even before the final round. Whoops: Tiger Woods had a bad day at the office as he ran double digits over par Wandering: Spectators follow Woods to see if his fortunes have changed Fist bump: Mickelson celebrates making a shot for eagle on the tenth hole with caddie Jim Mackay


The Battle of the Boyne, the Glencoe Massacre and the Salem Witch Trials all took place in which decade?

Tim Hodkinson Tim Hodkinson This is the blog of writer Tim Hodkinson, author of Lions of the Grail , The Waste Land , The Spear of Crom and other works Pages A Medieval Christmas My novels Lions of the Grail and The Waste land take place in medieval Ireland and, as Christmas time approaches, sometimes I'm asked what Christmas would have been like for Richard Savage and the other characters from the books in their time.  Most people are aware that Christmas would have been different in medieval times. However a lot of our modern traditions reach right back to at least seven hundred years ago, perhaps even further. However, as is often said, “the past is a different country”, and they can appear in slightly different guises. I’ve written before about the rather frightening Nordic Christmas traditions but this post will concentrate on what was going on seven centuries ago in British Isles at this time of year. We are lucky enough to have a picture of what Christmas was like, at least for the elite of society, the lords and ladies in their castles, as a unique piece of writing that includes these details has survived. The poem now known as “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” is an interesting piece of writing in itself. It’s written in an ancient English metre and rhyme scheme that even in the 1300s was considered old fashioned. It contains curious elements of folk tales, Christianity, what looks like magic and what may be a portrayal of an old pagan spirit of the forest. It’s one of my favourite pieces of medieval writing and it takes place during Christmastime. To be specific, it spans a year and covers two Christmases. One at the court of King Arthur and one at the castle of a mysterious nobleman, Bertilak de Hautdessert, somewhere in the north of England. While full of legendary and mythical elements and set in the Arthurian world, like most medieval writers the now-unknown poet portrayed all these events very much as they appeared in his own time. The castles, the armour and the fashions both of hair and dress are very much of the later Fourteenth Century, as opposed to the dark ages when Arthur (if he really did exist) would have ruled. Presents From the poem, it seems that people in the 1300s gave each other presents at this time of the year too. The interesting thing is that they seem to have exchanged them on New Year’s Day, rather than Christmas Day. These gifts, delivered by hand, were called handsels and it seems to have been a tradition that may go all the way back to anglo-saxon times and survived in Scotland and the north of England until relatively recently .  Feasting (and drinking) Like in modern times, it seems that Christmas was also a time for over-indulgence. As you would expect of medieval barons, there is lots of feasting in the poem. The feasting at Arthur’s Court in Camelot lasts “ful fiften dayes,” (15 days). This reflects the old tradition of feasting and merry making (“alle þe mete and þe mirþe”) right through the twelve days of Christmas, culminating in Twelfth Night (5th January) which was still a night of festivities in Shakespeare’s day.  Being from hundreds of years before the arrival of turkey or potatoes on these shores from the New World, what is eaten in Gawain and the Green Knight is different to what we have now. There is venison and the ancestor of our Christmas ham, wild boar, hunted during the day by the lords and feasted on in the evening. These were accompanied by potages and stews, all heavily seasoned. Generally, they were eating very well: “Dayntés dryuen þerwyth of ful dere metes, Foysoun of þe fresche, and on so fele disches Þat pine to fynde þe place þe peple biforne For to sette þe sylueren þat sere sewes halden on clothe.” [Roughly translated: Dainties of delicious meats, an abundance of freshest foods in so many dishes that there was no room to set them on the table]. Christmas Eve is supposed to be a fast, so no meat. However as fish were not regarded as meat, Gawain finds himself offered an abundance of fish at Bertilak’s castle on Christmas Eve, some baked in bread, some


Which US President authorised the dropping of atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Atomic Bomb-Truman Press Release-August 6, 1945 Truman     Library Educational Programs Introduction In the early morning hours of     July 16, 1945, great anticipation and fear ran rampant at White Sands     Missile Range near Alamogordo, New Mexico. Robert Oppenheimer, director     of the Manhattan Project, could hardly breathe. Years of secrecy, research,     and tests were riding on this moment. "For the last few seconds, he stared     directly ahead and when the announcer shouted Now!' and there came this     tremendous burst of light followed abruptly there after by the deep growling     of the explosion, his face relaxed into an expression of tremendous relief," recalled General L. R. Groves of Oppenheimer, in a memorandum for Secretary     of War George Marshall. The explosion carrying more power than 20,000     tons of TNT and visible for more than 200 miles succeeded. The world's     first atomic bomb had been detonated. With the advent of the nuclear     age, new dilemmas in the art of warfare arose. The war in Europe had concluded     in May. The Pacific war would receive full attention from the United States     War Department. As late as May 1945, the U.S. was engaged in heavy fighting     with the Japanese at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. In these most bloody conflicts,     the United States had sustained more than 75,000 casualties. These victories     insured the United States was within air striking distance of the Japanese     mainland. The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese to initiate United     States entrance into the war, just four years before, was still fresh     on the minds of many Americans. A feeling of vindication and a desire     to end the war strengthened the resolve of the United States to quickly     and decisively conclude it. President Harry Truman had many alternatives     at his disposal for ending the war: invade the Japanese mainland, hold     a demonstration of the destructive power of the atomic bomb for Japanese     dignitaries, drop an atomic bomb on selected industrial Japanese cities,     bomb and blockade the islands, wait for Soviet entry into the war on August     15, or mediate a compromised peace. Operation Olympia, a full scale landing     of United States armed forces, was already planned for Kyushu on November     1, 1945 and a bomb and blockade plan had already been instituted over     the Japanese mainland for several months. The Japanese resolve to fight     had been seriously hampered in the preceding months. Their losses at Iwo     Jima and Okinawa had been staggering. Their navy had ceased to exist as     an effective fighting force and the air corps had been decimated. American     B-29's made bombing runs over military targets on the Japanese mainland     an integral part of their air campaign. Japan's lack of air power hindered     their ability to fight. The imprecision of bombing and the use of devastating     city bombing in Europe eventually swayed United States Pacific theater     military leaders to authorize bombing of Japanese mainland cities. Tokyo,     Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe all were decimated by incendiary and other bombs.     In all, hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed in these air strikes     meant to deter the resolve of the Japanese people. Yet, Japanese resolve     stayed strong and the idea of a bloody "house to house" invasion of the     Japanese mainland would produce thousands more American and Allied casualties.     The Allies in late July 1945 declared at Potsdam that the Japanese must     unconditionally surrender. After Japanese leaders flatly rejected the Potsdam Declaration, President     Truman authorized use of the atomic bomb anytime after August 3, 1945.     On the clear morning of August 6, the first atomic bomb, nicknamed Little     Boy, was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. Leveli


Talisker whisky is produced on which island?

Talisker Whisky - Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Talisker Whisky Whisky the single malt made by the sea Talisker is the only Single Malt Whisky made on the Isle of Skye, one of the most remote, rugged, yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland. Few whiskies tell the story of their origins better than those crafted at this distillery. Talisker’s smell and taste instantly connect you with the wild and stormy Isle. discover more AT HOME BY THE SEA It’s because of Talisker’s relationship with the sea that we’re proud to be behind the world’s toughest row – The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. THE FAMILY Since 1830, Talisker has been celebrated worldwide for its uncompromising flavours. Invitingly briny on the nose, darkly smoky with a peppery finish. The family has several expressions, each with a unique maritime character. Earlier this year a new whisky was added – Talisker Skye. Crafted to reflect the beautiful landscape of the distillery’s island home, Skye has a smoky, sweet opening combined with the maritime intensity and chilli pepper finish familiar to Talisker drinkers.


Inspector Japp is found in some novels featuring which detective?

Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV Series 1989–2013) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error on Amazon Video ON DISC From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions. Stars: An ailing Poirot returns to Styles with Hastings nearly three decades after solving their first mystery there in order to prevent a serial killer from claiming more victims. 8.7 Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer who appears to choose his victims and crime scenes alphabetically. 8.5 Lucy Crale enlists Poirot to investigate the 14-year-old murder in which her mother was hanged for poisoning her artist father. 8.4 Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 43 titles created 18 Sep 2012 a list of 23 titles created 17 Apr 2014 a list of 38 titles created 13 Apr 2015 a list of 48 titles created 6 months ago a list of 35 images created 3 months ago Title: Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989–2013) 8.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Primetime Emmy. Another    6 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Agatha Christie's Marple (TV Series 2004) Crime | Drama | Mystery An elderly spinster living in the village of St Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders. Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem. Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997) Crime | Drama | Mystery A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X   As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war. Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devil's foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans. Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes. Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout After 25 years of playing Hercule Poirot, British actor David Suchet explores the enduring appeal of his most legendary character. Director: Chris Malone Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes. Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, Thor Bridge, Shoscombe Old Place, the Bos


Which Poet Laureate became a member of the Order of Merit in 1998 but died only two months later?

Poet Laureate | The Naked Truth continues... The Naked Truth continues... Posted in: Artistic Creation , Historical Commenting , Life & Times .     Tagged: Assia Wevill , Humphrey Spender , Poet , Poet Laureate , Stephen Spender , Suicide , Sylvia Plath , Ted Hughes , Tragic Tale . Leave a comment Its strange how knowledge of one thing can lead you to interests and knowledge of another. About a month or so ago I went out with my camera determined to grab the last few summer shots before the year and conditions turned all wet and mushy. The photos and the weather turned out fine and the knowledge I researched afterwards became the post called….”The sugar beet is long gone”. In that post I met and mentioned for the first time a photographer called Humphrey Spender,who happened to live near where I was shooting. Fast forward to today and I find myself watching a programme about the poet laureate Ted Hughes and heard about his traumatised life and also the fact he hung around with Stephen Spender,brother of the previously mentioned Humphrey. The programme about Hughes was called: Ted Hughes Stronger than death and told the moving story of the tormented poet.He was British Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death in 1998.Ted Hughes, also known as Edward James Hughes, was one of the best English poets and children’s writers of his generation. Hughes wrote several important works which included, The Hawk in the Rain (1957), Crow (1970), Flowers and Insects (1986), and Birthday Letters (1998). Ted Hughes was born on August 17, 1930 in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, England. His parents were William Henry and Edith Hughes. When he was seven, his family moved to Mexborough, South Yorkshire. As a kid, Hughes had fascination over animals and had the habit of collecting and drawing toy lead creatures. He attended the Mexborough Grammar School, where he received encouragement from his teachers to write. This helped him to develop his poetic skills. One of his earliest poems, “Wild West” and a short story was published in the grammar school magazine, The Don and Dearne in 1946. Hughes whilst doing National Service was posted to an isolated three-man station in east Yorkshire as a ground wireless mechanic in the RAF. During this time, he had ample amount of free time to read books. In 1951, Hughes enrolled at Pembroke College to study English. He was mentored by M. J. C. Hodhart, who encouraged and supported him. But Hughes attended very few lectures during this period and wrote no more poetry. He transferred to anthropology and archaeology in the third year but didn’t excel as a scholar. During this time, Hughes published a poem in Chequer. Another poem, “The Little Boys and the Seasons” was published in Granta, under the pseudonym Daniel Hearing. After graduating from the university, Hughes worked a variety of jobs including working as a rose gardener, a night watchman and a reader for the British film company J. Arthur Rank. He also worked in a local zoo which gave him ample opportunities to watch animals closely, fulfilling his childhood fascinations for animals. Hughes and his friends held a party to launch St. Botolph’s Review on February 26, 1956. This student-made poetry journal had Hughes’s four poems in it. At the party, he met for the first time American poet Sylvia Plath, who was studying at Cambridge on a Fulbright scholarship. Sylvia Plath had already published several poems and had won numerous awards. The two started dating and after duration of four months, they married at St George the Martyr Holborn, on June 16, 1956. When the couple spent their honeymoon to Benidorm on the Spanish coast, Plath’s mother accompanied them. The first few years of their married life went happily. They supported each other along with avidly pursuing their writing careers. Their poems were published in The Nation, Poetry and The Atlantic.    Plath typed the manuscript of Hughes’s collection, collection “Hawk in the Rain” which won the poetry competition run by the Poetry centre of the young men and young women’s Hebrew association of New


The words 'I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading' are to appear on a new £10 note, who wrote them?

Jane Austen to be face of the Bank of England £10 note - BBC News BBC News Jane Austen to be face of the Bank of England £10 note 24 July 2013 Close share panel Media captionPeople from Jane Austen's hometown of Alton give their views on the note Author Jane Austen is to feature on the next £10 note, the Bank of England says, avoiding a long-term absence of women represented on banknotes. The Pride and Prejudice author will be the next face of the note, replacing Charles Darwin, probably in 2017. Chancellor George Osborne tweeted the move showed "sense and sensibility". In April, the Bank prompted a high-profile campaign against the prospect of having no female characters, besides the Queen, on the UK's currency. It had announced that Sir Winston Churchill would be put on the £5 note from 2016, replacing social reformer Elizabeth Fry. The latest announcement means that women could be absent from newly issued banknotes for up to a year, although the Elizabeth Fry £5 note will still be in circulation. 'In the wings' On Twitter, Mr Osborne wrote: "[Incoming Bank of England governor] Mark Carney's choice of Jane Austen as face of £10 note is great. After understandable row over lack of women, shows sense and sensibility." Banknotes are regularly redesigned, in order to maintain security and prevent forgeries. Banknotes around the world Denmark has six different note denominations, half of which showed famous Danish women (Karen Blixen, Anna Ancher and Johanne Luise Heiberg) US banknotes mostly celebrate former presidents and signatories to 1776 declaration of independence, all of whom are men The Queen appears on more denominations than anyone else - she features on currency in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK The most recent new design from the Bank of England to enter circulation was the £50 note. This features Matthew Boulton and James Watt, who were most celebrated for bringing the steam engine into the textile manufacturing process. The decision to replace Elizabeth Fry on the £5 note prompted protests and discussions about female representation on banknotes, but Jane Austen was thought to have already been part of the Bank's plans for the next new note. Sir Mervyn King, in his last public appearance as governor of the Bank, said the author was "quietly waiting in the wings" to replace Darwin. Mr Carney started discussions about female representation on banknotes on his first day in office. Media captionMark Carney discusses women on banknotes and in the Bank of England The Bank said in a statement that it was "never the Bank's intention" that none of the four characters on banknotes would be a woman. "Jane Austen certainly merits a place in the select group of historical figures to appear on our banknotes. Her novels have an enduring and universal appeal and she is recognised as one of the greatest writers in English literature," Mr Carney said. He also announced a review of the selection process for future banknote characters. Jane Austen will be the 17th historical figure to appear on Bank of England notes. The review will be completed by the end of the year. Campaign The pressure was increased on the new governor through protests, an online petition - signed by 35,000 people, and a threat of legal action. Image caption Caroline Criado-Perez led a campaign for more female representation on banknotes The campaign was led by Caroline Criado-Perez, from Rutland, who was invited to speak to Bank officials about the situation earlier in July. She described the expected announcement as "a brilliant day for women and a fantastic one for people power". "We warmly welcome this move from the Bank and thank them for listening to us and taking such positive and emphatic steps to address our concerns," she said. "To hear Jane Austen confirmed is fantastic, but to hear the process will be comprehensively reviewed is even better. The money raised for a legal challenge will now be donated to women's charities the Fawcett Society, Women's Aid and Rape Crisis. Banknote features Jane Austen, who lived from 1775 to 1817, became


Richard Chamberlain played which composer in a 1970 film?

The Music Lovers Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 45 out of 48 people found the following review useful: The Music Lovers (1970) from America 21 October 2005 Ken Russell's "The Music Lovers" might be the one of, if not the best film ever made on the subject of classical music. I emphasize this, because as a historical biography it could be described as merely sensational. Russell portrays Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky (Richard Chamberlain) as a closet homosexual who is haunted by the past and present. In order to obtain social acceptance, he marries a sexually ravenous young woman (Glenda Jackson). Their marriage, of course, proves to be disastrous, and Peter flees from his wife, isolating himself in the countryside to compose music for Madame Von Meck (Isabella Telezynska), a rich aristocrat and widow. But Tchaikovsky's past comes back to haunt him several times before the film's manic and grotesque conclusion. Russell has constructed images that are beautiful and disgusting (often in the same scene) and the film is a perfect accompaniment to the inspiration and ambiance felt in the composer's music. The best scenes involve the seamless meld between sound and image. A concert at the beginning of the film beautifully transposes images of audience members listening to Tchaikovsky's latest piece, with the fantasies that the music inspires in them. Numerous fantasy sequences throughout the film teeter on the edge of insanity, highlighting the composer's feelings and fears. Which brings us to the film's astonishing and loony climax: an excessive montage set to the "War of 1812 Overture" that must rival any other sequence in the history of film for its inappropriateness. The piece is no doubt Tchaikovsky's most well known work, which brought him wealth and fame. But Russell presents his transition from composer to "star" entirely in fantasy. I could try to describe this sequence for you, but it would be futile. It must be seen to be believed. Let's just say that the climatic cannons from the "Overture" are put to violent and hilarious use. The components of the film come together perfectly. Everyone seems to have been in their element while filming. The cinematography by Douglas Slocombe is absolutely beautiful, and proves to be the best feature of the film. This is possibly the best "looking" Russell film. Glenda Jackson's performance as the nymphomaniac wife is perfectly in tune with Russell's histrionic presentation. And though Richard Chamberlain does not fair as well, he shows some emotional depth that has hardly been seen in his other work. Russell's pyrotechnic camera-work is so breathtaking that it is a wonder why the man cannot find work these days. "The Music Lovers" is an exercise in the pure joy of film-making and the emotions it can invoke within us. Perhaps Russell's career slipped through his fingers in the late 1970's (along with his budget), but this film, like Tchaikovsky's greatest compositions, is a work of genius. Was the above review useful to you? 19 out of 20 people found the following review useful: A Tribute to a Composer Genius from San Fernando, Ca. U.S.A. 6 November 2004 I've always enjoyed watching this movie, so much because the music alone stands out for its exhilarating beauty. ( Possible Spoilers! ) Though not historically accurate, it captures the psychological emotions and passions, especially during the seven minute portion when the composer is playing the piano and imagining what the complete second movement of his Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23 "visually" represents to himself, and what Antonina's amorous delusions would of wished it meant! In totality, the performance of this concerto and the visual interactions between Tchaikovsky, Sasha, Antonina, Madame von Meck, and the others in the concert hall are extremely intense concerning one of Russia's most famous composers. The director Ken Russell does an excellent job at directing his actors and actresses to portray the required emotional intensity, though somewhat comical over exaggerated script of the story based on th


Which former British colony stands on the delta of the Pearl River?

Pearl River Delta – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Prefectures of the PRD The region has eight prefectures named for their main cities which we list below. Guangzhou (or Canton) is the provincial capital and the economic and cultural center of the region. It is a few hours up the Pearl River, is thousands of years old and has been a trading city since the days of the Maritime Silk Road . Dongguan - center for the garment trade, between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Foshan - industrial city near Guangzhou to the southwest that includes the Shunde district, which is famous for its many criss-crossing waterways. Huizhou - a pretty and rapidly-developing town on the Northeast edge of the region Jiangmen - port city in the western part of the Delta; the prefecture includes the county-level cities of Kaiping , Enping , Heshan and Taishan . Shenzhen - is on the mainland next to Hong Kong . It was basically a group of fishing villages until the late 1970s. Then it was made a Special Economic Zone and developed incredibly rapidly; today it is a boom town of around ten million. Zhongshan - center for furniture trade, just inland of Zhuhai. Zhuhai - is on the mainland next to Macau , also a fishing village turned SEZ, is home to about 1.5 million and is somewhat less rich and less brash than Shenzhen. Shenzhen and Zhuhai are Special Economic Zones (SEZs) where various government programs encourage investment. Other destinations[ edit ] Kaiping - A small town famous for its castle-like dwellings built by overseas Chinese in a mixture of western and eastern styles. Also the setting for the popular Chinese film "Let the Bullets Fly" 《让子弹飞》. Understand[ edit ] This region has always been one of China's major centers for foreign trade, from the days of the Maritime Silk Road through the era of tea clippers and into recent times. Guangdong province produces about a third of China's total exports; most of these are from the Delta. The region is often referred to as "the world's workshop." The largest product groups are clothing and electronics but the industrial base is extremely diverse and the range of products manufactured is enormous. In 1978, a small processing workshop making handbags for export to Hong Kong opened in Dongguan. This was the first export processing business in China. From then on, as Deng Xiaoping's "reform and opening up" policies went into effect the Delta underwent absolutely frenzied development, partly fueled by heavy Hong Kong, Taiwanese and foreign investment. There was also significant investment and massive migration from other parts of China. During these decades, GDP growth in industrialized countries was generally 0 to 4% a year. China managed 8 or 9% overall national growth every year for decades. The Delta was the fastest-growing region at around 15% a year! That is, GDP doubled every five years from sometime in the 80s until 2008. Shenzhen, the showcase city of the Pearl River Delta, likes to brag it is "the fastest growing city in the fastest growing region of the fastest growing province of the fastest growing country in the world." Part of the "opening up" was creating Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to encourage investment. Two of these — Shenzhen and Zhuhai — are in the Delta. Both have undergone phenomenal growth, from fishing villages in the 70s to bustling modern cities today. Shenzhen is now well over 10 million people, Zhuhai about two million. The Delta was hit hard by the world economic slowdown and the collapse in exports around 2008, but has mostly recovered. Costs[ edit ] The traveler on a really tight budget should get out of this area altogether and seek the real bargains in China's hinterland. The cost-is-no-object traveler can stay in Hong Kong, or go to up-market places in other cities, and have a wonderful time either way. Residents of Hong Kong or Macau routinely cross to Shenzhen or Zhuhai for cheaper shopping, services and entertainment; travellers can do the same. Talk[ edit ] The main language of the region is Cantonese . However Mandarin has been the language of education and government


What is the common name of the flowering plant Delphinium?

Delphinium Flowers Contact The Delphinium Flower Delphinium is the genus name for a group of approximately three hundred flowering perrennials in the Ranunculaceae, or Buttercup family. Also known as Larkspurs, the various members of this garden favorite are native to all parts of the northern hemisphere. The entire genus is highly toxic. Where the plant grows wild on rangelands, it is known to poison cattle.  Scientific Name Delphinium the scientific designation for the genus. The Latin word following it refers to one of the member species. D. occidentale, for instance, is the Sub-alpine Larkspur. Delphinium comes from the Greek delphis, or delphin, which means "dolphin." The name likely refers to the delphinium flower's curving, dolphin-like shape. The common name "larkspur" refers to the sharp claws, or spurs, of the lark's foot. Another legend says that the name originates from Delphi in ancient Greece, the famous city of the oracle. The flower was originally called "Delphinium Apollo" for the god of that city.  Geographic Origin Members of the delphinium family are found everywhere above the equator and in some of the high mountain ranges of Africa. Three species under threat of extinction - Delphinium leucophaeum, D. oreganum, and D. pavonaceum - are known to grow wild only in the Willamette Valley of Oregon in the United States. Delphinium andersonii, or Anderson's Larkspur, is found wild only in the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Great Basin region to the east of them. Delphinium exaltatum, or Tall Larkspur, is native to the Appalachian Mountains in eastern North America. Delphinium dasycaulon is one of the sub-species native to Africa, found in the wild primarily in Mozambique.  Description and Characteristics Widely cultivated for its tall spikes of florets, delphinium cultivars range in size from four inches to well over six feet in height. Each plant terminates in a raceme containing many florets. The leaves of the plant are deeply divided, with anywhere from three to seven lobes that are palm-shaped. A delphinium flower has five sepals. They form a hollow pouch or pocket with the characteristic "spur" at one end. Just inside the pouch are the plant's four true petals. An unusual looking subspecies is Delphinium nuttallianum. One of the shorter members of the family, its flowers don't grow on a stalk but rather appear at the ends of widely spaced stems, or pedicels at the top of the plant stalk. Blue delphiniums are the most well-known, but there are other colors, too. Delphinium cardinale is an unusual sub-species in that its flowers are always a deep, rich red. D. luteum, appearing wild only in California, has bright yellow blooms. D. elatum is a popular garden cultivar with brilliant white blooms.  Meaning The birth flower for July, larkspur flowers symbolize an open heart and ardent attachment. Older traditions state that delphiniums offer protection against lightning, eye disease, and witches. A delphinium wedding bouquet is more suitable for a tabletop centerpiece than carried by the bride, but they remain popular flowers for weddings. Cultivation and Care Delphinium is easy to sow from seed, though they won't flower until their second year. The seeds should be sown about 3/4-inch apart in well-drained soil, barely dusted over with dirt, and kept damp. Seedlings should sprout in two to three weeks. Transplant the seedlings into their own small pots when they've grown their first four true leaves. Give them full sunlight to avoid them gaining a "leggy" appearance. They can be placed out of doors, three feet apart, after the last hard freeze. Larkspur in bloom likes plenty of water and fertilizer. Wet the leaves and flowers encourage mildew, so keep the flow of water as close to the ground as possible. Trim old or fading flower stalks, about a foot above the foliage, then water lightly for a few weeks afterward to let the plant rest. After new growth appears, cut away the old stem, re-fertilize, and water generously again. Taller cultivars should be staked for support. Stakes should be about four feet ta


Kronos (or Cronus) was the Greek equivalent of which Roman god?

Kronos - Greek Mythology - Ancinet-Mythology.com Kronos | Greek Mythology (also Cronos, Cronus, Chronos) Kronos is the son of Ouranos and Gaea, the youngest of the Titans. Cronos overthrew his father, with the help of his mother, and became the supreme ruler of the universe. He then married Rhea, his sister, who gave birth to the great Gods. To prevent the reocurrence of his father's fate, he swallowed each of his children as they were born. However, when his last son, Zeus, was born, Rhea hid the infant on the island of Crete, and instead gave Kronos a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes. When Zeus became old enough, he challenged his father, and forced him to vomit up his siblings Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Hera and Hestia. The Cyclopse, who were freed by Zeus, fashioned the famous thunderbolts and lightning for Zeus as a sign of gratitude. These weapons were instrumental in the defeat of the Titans (in a battle known as teh Titanomachy) by Zeus and his siblings. Kronos is associated with the Roman god Saturn .


The new £5 note due to be issued in 2016 will feature whose portrait (other than the monarch)?

Money making: A brief history of currency from the British Museum - BBC News BBC News Money making: A brief history of currency from the British Museum By Kevin Peachey Personal Finance reporter, BBC News 22 April 2016 Close share panel Media captionA history of money in five objects Debate has begun over the choice of JMW Turner to be commemorated on a Bank of England banknote. The public was included in the choice of nominations for the honour of appearing on the next £20 note, to enter circulation in 2020. As with the new £5 and £10 notes from the Bank of England, being introduced this year and next, the £20 note will be made of plastic. This extends a rich history of changing currency in the UK and worldwide. Image copyright Bank of England Image caption The new £20 banknote will feature a self-portrait of JMW Turner and one of his best works The plastic notes - starting with the new £5 note featuring Sir Winston Churchill due to be issued in September - will eventually replace cotton paper notes, which have been used for more than 100 years. In many ways, this is a significant change in the way money is produced, not least because a Bank of England banknote will survive a spin in the washing machine for the first time. However, there are many other revolutionary developments in the way money has been made over many centuries. Ben Alsop, curator of the Citi Money Gallery at the British Museum, and Mieka Harris, education manager for the gallery, offer a snapshot of this rich history - with the help of five objects from the gallery's collection. Coins, as we know them Image copyright Trustees of the British Museum Image caption Although irregular in size and shape, these early Lydian coins were minted to a strict weight-standard This coin made from electrum - a natural alloy of gold and silver found in riverbeds - is one of the earliest examples of coins, and the beginnings of the Western tradition of coinage that is still going strong. It was minted in Lydia, in modern day western Turkey, in the 7th Century BC, making it more than 2,500 years old. These coins, featuring a lion's head, were of a consistent weight and purity. As a result, they held a value that allowed them to be used in cross-border trade - replacing the idea of two commodities effectively being swapped between traders. The tiny coin was of significant value, so was used in high-level trade, as gifts between rulers, and as payment to mercenary soldiers. The vast majority of the population would never see one, and continued to trade without coins - as had been the case for cities and empires for more than 2,000 years. Bartering, for example, still ran in parallel with trading using coins. Spade or money? Image caption Chinese spade money alongside a 10p coin Throughout history, coins have looked very different to the money we recognise today. This hollow-handled spade money was used in China in the early 6th Century BC, when the country was made up of a number of separate states In order to inspire confidence among the merchant classes to use this abstract concept of bronze money, it was shaped as an agricultural tool - an item recognised by these people, rather than an alien, round coin. Coins shaped as knives were also produced in China around 200 years later, as this was a shape recognised by those involved in warfare. Weight was much more important that shape in terms of value. Although its use was more widespread than the Lydian coins, the use of coins as currency did not filter down to the population at large until Roman times. The birth of banknotes Image caption This Chinese "paper" bank note is actually made from the bark of a tree The earliest banknote in the British Museum's collection is this grandly named Great Ming circulating treasure note from the 14th Century. It is an early example of "paper" money carrying a value. In this case, the one guan note is worth 1,000 coins, as can be seen from the illustration on the 34cm by 22cm note. It is actually made of mulberry bark. "People started to call it 'flying cash', partly because of its con


In which US state are the cities of Billings, Great Falls and Missoula?

Great Falls, MT - Great Falls, Montana Map & Directions - MapQuest {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The population was 58,505 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cascade County. Great Falls takes its name from the series of five waterfalls in close proximity along the upper Missouri River basin that the Lewis and Clark Expedition had to portage around over a ten mile stretch; the effort required 31 days of arduous labor during the westward leg of their 1805-06 exploration of the Louisiana Purchase and to the Pacific Northwest Coast of the Oregon Country. Each falls sports a hydroelectric dam today. Two undeveloped parts of their portage route are included within the Great Falls Portage, a National Historic Landmark. The city is home to the C. M. Russell Museum Complex, the University of Great Falls, Giant Springs, the Roe River (claimed to be the world's shortest river), and the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind, as well as the Great Falls Voyagers minor league baseball (formerly known as the Great Falls White Sox and before that as the Dodgers and Giants respectively) team. The local newspaper is the Great Falls Tribune. Great Falls is known as the "Electric City" due to the five hydroelectric dams that are in the nearby vicinity along the Missouri River. Great Falls was the largest city in Montana from 1950 to 1970 when Billings surpassed Great Falls to become Montana's largest City. Great Falls remained the second largest city in Montana until 2000. In 2000 with the zoning of some surrounding neighborhoods Missoula became the second largest city in Montana by a margin of 363 people. Great Falls remains the third largest City in the state with a metropolitan area of 81,327.


A 'shiver' is a collective noun for a group of which sea creatures?

South Wales Literature » A Paradox of Platypus Collective Nouns Project A Paradox of Platypus Collective Nouns Project Projects A Paradox of Platypus Collective Nouns Project Whether it’s a Murder of Crows, a Labour of Moles, a Smack of Jellyfish, or indeed an Exaltation of Larks, imaginative, funny and simply wondrous, animal collective nouns can delight children and adults alike. This creative project set the young people of Rhondda Cynon Taff a unique challenge: to take an existing animal collective noun or invent a new one and write a poem based on it. Many of the earth’s creatures have them but thousands do not, and the art of creating them is the game of ‘Venery’. The key to a good animal collective noun, is that the noun should not only be a good description of the group of creatures being named but it should also reveal something about the character of the animal too; a Skulk of Foxes, a Shiver of Sharks, a Parliament of Owls and a Crash of Rhinos for example. During June and July 2009 poetry workshops lead by Peter Read provided 10 pupils from Treorchy Comprehensive School with the necessary skills to give them the best chance of writing their first or best poem to date. The pupils then worked with artist, Keith Baylis to produce three colourful murals inspired by the poems, which are now permanently displayed in the new purpose built teenage section of Treorchy Library. The project was funded by Treorchy Comprehensive’s E3+ Project and run in partnership with Academi, Alan Golding (project creator) and RCT Libraries. Alan Golding, Project Creator said: “I can’t thank Academi, E3+ and Treorchy Library Service enough for being the first to pilot this project. It has been truly wonderful to read the brilliant poems and see the fantastic artwork created by the young people who took part. And to top it all, a new collective noun was created. The key to a good collective noun for a species of animal, bird, insect or sea creature (the game of ‘Venery’), is that the noun should not only be a good description of the group but it should also reveal something about the particular character, behaviour or individuality of the species. A perfect example was created during this project – ‘A Paradox of Platypus’ A Parliament of Owls


Which US President was a former World War 2 supreme commander?

President Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces (WWII) - United Colleges of Martial Arts™ President Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces (WWII) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Eisenhower approach to leadership: Although Eisenhower resented claims that he was a weak leader, his very approach to leadership furthered this impression, at least on the part of those who had access only to the contemporary public record. The impression that he was a passive chief executive president who reigned rather than ruled was engendered both by his approach to organizing the presidency and by the tactics he used to resolve the built-in conflict between what Americans expect from their president in his dual capacity as head of state and principal national political leader. As head of state, the American president is a symbol of unity. Like a constitutional monarch, he is expected to be an uncontroversial representative of the entire nation. As the nation's chief political leader, however, he must engage in the intrinsically divisive prime-ministerial task of political problem solving. The seeming impossibility of resolving the tension between these contradictory expectations undoubtedly has contributed to the regularity with which Americans become disillusioned with the performance of their presidents. Eisenhower resolved this contradiction by maintaining the public stance of an uncontroversial chief of state, while concealing or playing down his political leadership, especially those machinations that are essential to effective leadership but that foster animosities and lead the president to be viewed as "just another politician." He carried out this leadership strategy through a number of tactics: In seeking to downplay the political side of his role, he frequently exercised political influence through intermediaries rather than directly or otherwise concealed his part in the cut and thrust of leadership. Similarly, he was studiously artful in employing language. His private communications to close associates are models of analytic clarity and contain informed, realistic accounts of his political strategies. But in press conferences he often was evasive or professed ignorance of matters that he felt were best not discussed, doing so in a homely, idiomatic way that enhanced public affection for and confidence in him. And in his public addresses, he worked with his speechwriters seeking to find language that was dignified yet, as he once put it, simple enough "to sound good to the fellow digging a ditch in Kansas." Eisenhower also took pains never to criticize an adversary by name, lest he demean his own role and arouse underdog sympathies for the opponent. By refusing to (as he put it) "engage in personalities," he also acted on the premise that impugning the motives of others engenders ill feeling that undermines the basic leadership task of welding political cooperation. Although he did not discuss personality publicly, much of his private reasoning and discourse involved sizing up what he called the "personal equation" of other political actors. He did this in order to use aides where they would be most effective and to anticipate how best to exercise influence. His preoccupation with personality analysis helped him to keep the political side of his leadership inconspicuous. He was a vocal proponent of generous delegation of authority, but he varied the magnitude of delegation according to his sense of his associates' capacities and of the likelihood that their actions would be consistent with his desires. Thus, his much publicized commitment to delegation did not lead to abdicating presidential power to subordinates. Nevertheless, by emphasizing this commitment he was able to reward associates by giving them credit for popular administration politics and, more important in terms of protecting himself from controversy, to allow them to take the blame for unpopular administration policies. For scholars, most of whom equated effective political leadership with the visible displays of political pulling and hauling of F


Which South Korean car company was bought by General Motors in 2001, its cars then being produced under the Chevrolet badge?

Chevrolet Aveo Parts & Accessories, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 | CarParts.com Continue Reading View Less Fun Facts about the Chevrolet Aveo The Chevrolet Aveo was manufactured in 2002 by the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors (GM). It was originally called Daewoo Kalos in its home market South Korea but was later rebranded as Daewoo Gentra. The First generation of Chevrolet Aveo was offered in different names in different markets. It was called the Holden Barina in Australasia and Pontiac G3 in the United States and Canada. I has also been called Pontiac Wave and Suzuki Swift+ in Canada. The Chevrolet Aveo was known for being a small car that can only accommodate few passengers. In May 2012, when the rugby season was about to kick off, the British Division of the American automaker held a competition in which the rugby team that can fit as many players a possible inside a Chevrolet Aveo will win a complete set of new rugby equipment. The 2011 model of the Chevrolet Aveo hatchback was able to receive a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) for its safety features. With a score of 85 out of 100 points, the Chevrolet Aveo was one of the top performers in the supermini segment of the NCAP. The Chevrolet Aveo got scores of 95 and 87 percent for its adult and child occupant protection, respectively. Although it scored only 54 percent for pedestrian safety, the Chevrolet Aveo was still able to lead the segment when it scored 93 percent from the tests. In December 2010, the Chevrolet Aveo was renamed to Sonic in the United States. The name 'Sonic' was used only in the US, Canada, and Mexico while the other cars produced for other markets remained Chevrolet Aveo models. According to the automaker, the new name 'Sonic' represents youth and energy. In 2008, the popular TV advertisement for the Chevrolet Aveo featured a dancing robot that has transformed from a car. This advertisement won as Best European Creative at the 17th International Car Advertising Film Festival. The advertisement was a part of Chevrolet's 'Get Real' campaign that encourages consumers to focus on the reality of everyday life and have a 'realistic' approach to buying a car. Continue Reading View Less Chevrolet Aveo Common Issues The Chevrolet Aveo is a popular vehicle that was manufactured by Daewoo and developed by GM. Since 2002, this car has been speeding down the road and gives the passengers and owners their desired comfort and style. Although it's a great automobile, it's inevitable for it to experience problems. That's why owners of the Chevrolet Aveo should take note of these common problems so that they'd know what to do when they encounter them. Instrument issues A usual problem with the Chevrolet Aveo is its defective instrumentation. If there's an inexact reading on the fuel gauge, the fuel level sender unit is corroded. This suggests that the driver needs to get new Chevrolet Aveo parts, like a sender unit. Before cleaning the sender, the gas tank must be drained. Minor problems can also lead to a blinking check engine light, which must be reset by the technician. Another common problem with the Aveo is the oil pressure gauge; hence, a regular check up must be done. Engine issues Most vehicles experience engine problems and the Chevrolet Aveo is not an exception to that. The early models of the vehicle were built with 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines and these experienced misfire because of issues with the placement of the valves. To solve this problem, the defective valves must be replaced with new ones in order to maintain the good performance of the car. The leaking oil problem is caused by a worn-out drain plug. But, this kind of problem can just be easily solved by having it replaced with a new one. Take note that if the Aveo runs out of oil, it could lead to crucial engine damage. Other minor issues Though these are considered minor issues, they could still jeopardize the performance of the Chevrolet Aveo. The defective wheel bearings that are located in the rear axle can lead to loud


The currency units of Iran, Oman and Yemen share which name?

Rials - definition of rials by The Free Dictionary Rials - definition of rials by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/rials [Persian, from Arabic riyāl, from Spanish real; see real2.] ri·al 2 1. (Currencies) the standard monetary unit of Iran 2. (Currencies) the standard monetary unit of Oman, divided into 1000 baizas 3. (Currencies) another name for riyal [C14: from Persian, from Arabic riyāl riyal] ri•al1 the basic monetary unit of Iran, Oman, and the Republic of Yemen. [1930–35; (< Persian) < Arabic riyāl riyal ] ri•al3 Yemeni monetary unit - monetary unit in Yemen 2. Omani monetary unit - monetary unit in Oman baisa , baiza - 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman 3. Iranian monetary unit - monetary unit in Iran dinar , Iranian dinar - 100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran Translations rial 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: International Standard Serial Number References in classic literature ? I found in this seaman's chest about fifty pieces of eight, in rials, but no gold: I supposed this belonged to a poorer man than the other, which seemed to belong to some officer. Bank Muscat profits soar as fees double At the same time that it boosted gasoline prices, the government also raised the price of rationed diesel by 67 percent from 1,500 rials a liter to 2,500 rials, and the price of unrationed diesel by 43 percent from, 3,500 rials to 5,000 rials per liter. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


Tony Stark is the alter ego of which comic book (and film) superhero?

Horny superhero Robert Downey Jr - Boston.com Horny superhero Robert Downey Jr Horny superhero Robert Downey Jr BANG Showbiz / July 20, 2009 Text size – + Robert Downey Jr. says 'Iron Man 2' is "horny". The actor - who plays inventor Tony Stark and his title character alter ego in the comic book film franchise - revealed the sequel has been 'sexed up' but insists it is still family friendly. He said: "We're horny. Not, like, can't-bring-your-kids horny. Just... horny." Mickey Rourke - who has joined the cast to play Iron Man's new nemesis Ivan Vanko, a.k.a. 'Whiplash' - admits director John Favreau amended some details about his Russian ex-prisoner character, who invents his own suit while incarcerated. He explained to Entertainment Weekly magazine: "I told Favreau I didn't want to just play him as a one-dimensional p***k. He let me have a cockatoo, who I talk to and get drunk with while I'm making my suit." Despite the changes, Robert admits the cast are under pressure to match the success of the first movie but is confident they can succeed. He said: "There are a lot more invisible eyes on us now. People are going to be more critical. That's their prerogative. In a way, there's no way to win, except to win. Big." LOG IN TO COMMENT


Tendring District Council is in which English county? -

TENDRING: The District of Tendring in England. Advertising opportunities like the one above Population and area summary of the District of Tendring   (The external website above will open in a new window)   The District of Tendring is    located in the County of Essex in The Eastern Counties of England, it covers an administrative area    of 338Km² and in 2001 was home to a population    of    141,500 persons, that represents 0.29%    of that of England    and 0.24% of the population of the entire United    Kingdom.   Follow this link for Visitor Attractions or Event Venues in Tendring ,    this link for Public Events in Tendring , or this link for hotel or B&B accommodation in Tendring or for    more detailed information about places in Tendring    follow the links below to its Towns, Parishes and other communities.


Which of the traditional Scotch whisky producing areas is on the Kintyre peninsula although only three distilleries survive, Glen Scotia, Glengyle and Springbank?

whisky regions map      whisky university:     whisky A-Z     Scotch whisky regions     how whisky is made    Scotch malt whiskies tend to be grouped within a number of regional categories, usually Speyside, Highland, Campbeltown, Islay, Islands and Lowland, though sub-divisions are frequently made within these categories. Such classifications really exist for geographical convenience rather than stylistic similarity. Within each there will be major variations of character, which is one of the factors that make Scotch malt whisky so fascinating. Speyside More than half of Scotland's 89 operational malt whisky distilleries are located within the Speyside region of the north-east. For many aficionados, Speyside is the whisky region. It is to malt, as Cognac is to brandy.    Speyside boomed during the late 19th century, when blended whiskies began to take the world by storm. The smooth, comparatively subtle character of many Speyside malts was ideally suited for blends destined to be assaulted by soda siphons in gentlemen's clubs and officers' messes around the British Empire. No fewer than 21 distilleries were built on Speyside during the 1890s alone. Today, Speyside remains home to many of the greatest names in Scotch whisky, such as Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, Glen Grant, The Glenlivet and The Macallan. Stylistically, Speysides vary from the light, soft, floral nature of whiskies like Knockando and Cardhu to weighty, more complex and heavily sherried malts such as Mortlach and The Macallan. Highland According to historic excise legislation, Highland malt whiskies are distilled north of a line stretching between Greenock on the Firth of Clyde in the west and Dundee on the Firth of Tay in the east. Whisky commentators often sub-divide the vast Highland region into a number of smaller areas, within which there may be stylistic similarities. References to Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Highland areas of production are common. Geographically, the Highland region of malt whiskies embraces Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery of Pulteney, in the Caithness port of Wick, and its most westerly in the shape of Oban. Interestingly, although so far apart, these two whiskies share similar characteristics, in that both are comparatively dry, with a whiff of sea salt about them. Some of the leading - though incredibly diverse - Highland single malts are the complex Clynelish spirit from the east coast of Sutherland, Dalwhinnie, Royal Lochnagar, Glengoyne, Aberfeldy and Edradour. Edradour has long prided itself on being Scotland's smallest distillery, and is situated near the popular Perthshire holiday town of Pitlochry. Campbeltown Once the 'whisky capital' of Scotland, with no fewer than 21 working distilleries during the 1880s, Campbeltown lies near the southern tip of the remote Kintyre peninsula in Argyllshire. When Campbeltown was at its distilling height, stylistically, its whiskies tended to be big-bodied, heavy, peaty beasts, eventually even referred to as 'stinking fish' when quality was sacrificed for quality during the 1920s. Today, Campbeltown's whisky- making industry is a shadow of its former self, with just Springbank, Glen Scotia and Glengyle in operation, though Springbank remains a classic malt with a worldwide reputation for excellence. Distilling recommenced at Glengyle in 2004, after almost eight decades of silence, and the Scotch Whisky Association subsequently reinstated Campbeltown as a separate whisky region, having previously included its whiskies in the Highland category for a number of years. Islay If Campbeltown was formerly Scotland's 'whisky capital', then Islay is most certainly the country's 'whisky island.' It is home to eight working distilleries, the most recently established being Kilchoman, a 'boutique,' farm-based operation which commenced production in 2005. Once principally used for blending purposes, Islay single malts have become extremely fashionable during the past couple of decades, with Ardbeg, Bowmore, Lagavulin and Laphroaig all gaining something approaching cult status wi


Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Demeter?

Demeter (Ceres) - Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Demeter (Ceres) Greek Mythology Pantheon > Demeter (Ceres) – Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture Demeter (Ceres) – Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture Demeter (Roman equivalent is Ceres) is one of the largest and oldest goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades (Roman equivalent is Pluto), Hera and Hestia. Known as the Goddess of harvest, fertility, agriculture and vegetation soil, protector of the land and its products, mother of cereals (hence her name) and mainly wheat. The birth of Demeter as the sister-dates goes back to the early years of theogony and accurately to the time when Cronus, son of Uranus, claimed and occupied by force the authority of the world. The fate of the blonde and beautiful daughter of Rhea, exactly after she came to the world, was harsh. The small Demeter, like her brothers, ended up to the stomach of the heartless father, and was liberated only when her younger brother Zeus with his trick (magic potion from Metis) managed to fool him. Demeter as goddess differed significantly from the other goddesses. Smart and attractive, had renounced from the beginning her divine abode. She never lived on Mount Olympus, but to the temples specially dedicated to her, close to those who believed and worshiped her. Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by Howard David Johnson Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by Howard David Johnson The goddess of agriculture, discreet, modest and timid enough, had gained very early the sympathy and favor of the other Olympian gods. Her capabilities, skills and value had been recognized by all, while her personality and character demanded a special approach, special understanding and respect. Demeter, in the sentimental area, was one of the hardest and snobbish goddesses. Although she was not very strong and rigid to her beliefs, she did not succumb easily in “love attacks”, even when the candidate lovers were very remarkable. Poseidon and Zeus were two of the small number of known and aspiring conquerors of her. They both persistently persecuted her and finally managed to seduce her applying various misleading tricks. Zeus was the first of the two brothers who tried to win. Although he suddenly fell in love with Demeter, he did not crave and besiege her as much as he did to Hera. The conscious and constant resistances of his sister made him think of cheats to trick her. Zeus transformed into a bull and managed to outwit her and from their union Persephone was born, the one and only beloved daughter of Demeter. Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by jjlovely Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by jjlovely Poseidon was the second of two brothers who attacked Demeter with sexual purposes. The goddess in order to avoid it morphed into mare and hid in the flock of Apollo Onkiou’s son. Poseidon, being brilliant, did not waste any time to perceive the trick. Without losing any time, he morphed into a horse, chased her and mated with her. A daughter (who was not allowed to pronounce her name) and a horse with black mane (Arion) were the fruit of their love. Demeter after her brother’s behavior, felt betrayed and cheated. Unable to drown her anger, she became vengeful goddess until she flushed her hatred and fury in the river Ladon and renamed herself to Lucia. The Olympian goddess, beyond the erotic match with her two brothers, accepted and loved passionately a young mortal. At the wedding of Cadmus and Harmony, Demeter met the handsome Jason and immediately fell in love with him. Without inhibitions and shyness, she left the wedding with him and in a well plowed field she delivered herself in his arms. After their sexual union, Demeter and Jason returned to the wedding with obvious signs of their act. Sludge in the arms and legs, made all the wedding guests to unders


The first council meeting of the League of Nations was held in January 1920, in which city?

Milestones: 1914–1920 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1914–1920 The League of Nations, 1920 The League of Nations was an international organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created after the First World           War to provide a forum for resolving international disputes. Though first           proposed by President Woodrow Wilson as part of his           Fourteen Points plan for an equitable peace in Europe, the United States never           became a member. Cartoon critizing U.S. lack of participation in the League of             Nations Speaking before the U.S. Congress on January 8, 1918, President Woodrow             Wilson enumerated the last of his Fourteen Points , which           called for a “general association of nations…formed under specific covenants for           the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and           territorial integrity to great and small states alike.” Many of Wilson’s           previous points would require regulation or enforcement. In calling for the           formation of a "general association of nations," Wilson voiced the wartime opinions of           many diplomats and intellectuals on both sides of the Atlantic who believed there was a need for           a new type of standing international organization dedicated to fostering           international cooperation, providing security for its members, and ensuring a           lasting peace. With Europe’s population exhausted by four years of total war,           and with many in the United States optimistic that a new           organization would be able to solve the international disputes that had led to           war in 1914, Wilson’s articulation of a League of Nations was wildly popular.           However, it proved exceptionally difficult to create, and Wilson left office           never having convinced the United States to join it. David Lloyd George of the United Kingdom The idea of the League was grounded in the broad, international revulsion           against the unprecedented destruction of the First World War and the contemporary understanding of its origins. This was reflected in all of Wilson’s           Fourteen Points, which were themselves based on theories of collective security           and international organization debated amongst academics, jurists, socialists           and utopians before and during the war. After adopting many of these ideas,           Wilson took up the cause with evangelical fervor, whipping up mass enthusiasm           for the organization as he traveled to the Paris Peace Conference in January           1919, the first President to travel abroad in an official capacity. Wilson used his tremendous influence to attach the Covenant of the League, its           charter, to the Treaty of Versailles . An effective League, he believed, would           mitigate any inequities in the peace terms. He and the other members of the “Big           Three,” Georges Clemenceau of France and David             Lloyd George of the United Kingdom, drafted the Covenant as Part I of the           Treaty of Versailles. The League’s main organs were an Assembly of all members,           a Council made up of five permanent members and four rotating members,           and an International Court of Justice. Most important for Wilson, the           League would guarantee the territorial integrity and political independence of           member states, authorize the League to take “any action…to safeguard the peace,”           establish procedures for arbitration, and create the mechanisms for economic and           military sanctions. Georges Clemenceau of France The struggle to ratify the


How are the lovers Vrechen and Sali described in the title of a 1906 opera by Delius?

Full text of "Frederick Delius" See other formats LIBRARY OF WELLESLEY COLLEGE   PURCHASED FROM   Parents Library Fund   FREDERICK DELIUS   Digitized by the Internet Archive  in 2011 with funding from  Boston Library Consortium IVIember Libraries   http://www.archive.org/details/frederickdeliusOOwarl   J   k   H   r   -A    kfi'FK > ^'\,   FREDERICK DELIUS AT SEVENTY From the brush drawing by Edmond Kapp In the collection of Mr. Felix Aprahamian   FREDERICK DELIUS  by  PETER WARLOCK  (Philip Heseltine)   REPRINTED WITH ADDITIONS ANNOTATIONS AND COMMENTS BY  HUBERT FOSS   New York  OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 1952   First published 1923 Revised edition 1952   This book is copyright under the Berne Con- vention. No portion of it may be reproduced by any process without written permission. Inquiries should be addressed to the publisher.   //Z /9SX   Printed in Great Britain by  THE BRISTOL TYPESETTING CO., BRISTOL, for OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, INC.,  114 Fifth Avenue, New York 11, N.Y.   CONTENTS    Preliminary Note  7   Introduction  9   FREDERICK DELius by Peter Warlock  27  I  Delius' Life  29  2  His Operas  74  3  His Choral and Orchestral Works  99  4  His Music Viewed as a Whole  120   Additions, Annotations, and Comments  137   Postscript  191   Appendix : A List of Frederick Delius'    Compositions  196   Index  217   PRELIMINARY NOTE   '"T'HE text of the main pages of this volume have been -■- reset (on pp. 29-136) from a copy of the original book, Frederick Delius by Philip Heseltine, as printed by the Mayflower Press, Plymouth, for John Lane the Bodley Head, Ltd., and published by the latter firm in 1923. The reprint is, so far, exact; no alteration or editing has been done, save the correction of an occasional misprint in the original text, the minor adjustment of commas to suit the present house-style of the publishers, and the spelling of the possessive case of the composer's name in the form ' Delius',' not ' Delius's.' Pagination is of course changed, but the run- ning headlines have been retained. It was judged best to omit the preface, which was general and not special in its intention, and in style better suited to 1922 than 1952. Heseltine's own list of the composer's works has been used with additions and alterations explained on p. 187. Even his own full and pleasant index has been preserved as far as possible, with the page-numbers suitably changed and additions in a similar style made to refer to the new pages. Towards the preparation of this book many people have given me valuable and willing aid. My gratitude is first of all due to Mr. Roger Quilter, Mr. Charles Kennedy Scott, and Mr. Percy Aldridge Grainger for the rich personal reminiscences they have contributed on pages 155-7, ^57" 170, and 170-180 respectively. I offer them my sincere thanks in the sure knowledge that in so doing I write on behalf of all their readers. Next, I would wish to thank the  7   8 PRE LIMINARY NOTE  composer's sister, Mrs. Glare Delius Black, and Mr. Felix Aprahamian for valuable help and guidance; but I should add that all responsibility for facts and opinion found in my pages rests solely upon me. To Mr. Edmond Kapp I am indebted for his splendid autolithograph of 1932, re- produced as the frontispiece; also to Mr. James McKay Martin for his criticisms and encouragement. Finally, Miss Margaret Pace and Miss Patricia Flanders have read through my proofs for me and in other ways helped me, and my thanks are offered to them.  H. F.   INTRODU CTIO N  by Hubert Foss  AFTER careful and loving consideration, it has been decided to reprint, in its pristine state, Philip Heseltine's study of Frederick Delius. I think it is a wise and proper decision, and I have attempted" to amplify what is patently an incomplete record of the composer's life and works — was it not published eleven years before his death? The argu- ments in favour and against this (a


Makassar (the source of hair oil) is an alternative name of the port Ujung Pandang, in which country is it?

Makassar wikipedia - wiki Makassar map - wiki articles about Makassar on the map | Gulliway Nickname(s): "City of Daeng" Motto: Sekali Layar Terkembang Pantang Biduk Surut Ke Pantai Makassar Location of Makassar in Sulawesi Coordinates: 5°8′S 119°25′E / 5.133°S 119.417°E / -5.133; 119.417 Country Indonesia Province South Sulawesi Founded 9 November 1607 Government  • Mayor Ir. H. Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto  • Deputy Mayor Syamsu Rizal Area  • City 199,3 km (770 sq mi)  • Metro 1,145.9 km (442.4 sq mi) Elevation 0–25 m (0–82 ft) Population (2010 census)  • City 1,338,633  • Density 670/km (1,700/sq mi)  • Metro 1,976,168  • Metro density 1,700/km (4,500/sq mi)   2010 decennial census Demonym(s) Makassarian Time zone WITA (UTC+8)  • Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+8) Area code(s) +62 411 Website www.makassarkota.go.id www.visitmakassar.net Makassar (Buginese-Makassar language: ᨀᨚᨈ ᨆᨀᨔᨑ) – sometimes spelled Macassar, Mangkasara' – is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi , Indonesia. It is the largest city on Sulawesi Island in terms of population, and the fifth largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta , Surabaya , Bandung , and Medan . From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably. The city is located on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait. The city's area is 19,926 square kilometres (7,693 sq mi) and it had a population of around 1.6 million in 2013. Its built-up (or metro) area has 1,976,168 inhabitants covering Makassar City and 15 districts. Its official metropolitan area, known as Mamminasata, with 17 additional districts, covers an area of 2,548 square kilometres (984 sq mi) and had a population of around 2.4 million according to 2010 Census. History Fort Rotterdam in 2010 Beginning in the sixteenth century, Makassar was the dominant trading center of eastern Indonesia, and soon became one of the largest cities in island Southeast Asia. The Makassar kings maintained a policy of free trade, insisting on the right of any visitor to do business in the city, and rejecting the attempts of the Dutch to establish a monopoly. The trade in spices figured prominently in the history of Sulawesi, which involved frequent struggles between rival native and foreign powers for control of the lucrative trade during the pre-colonial and colonial period, when spices from the region were in high demand in the West. Much of South Sulawesi's early history was written in old texts that can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Tolerant religious attitudes meant that even as Islam became the dominant faith in the region, Christians and others were still able to trade in the city. With these attractions, Makassar was a key center for Malays working in the spice trade, as well as a valuable base for European and Arab traders from much further afield. The first European settlers were Portuguese sailors. When the Portuguese reached Sulawesi in 1511, they found Makassar a thriving cosmopolitan Entrepôt, where Chinese, Arabs, Indians, Siamese, Javanese, and Malays came to trade their manufactured metal goods and textiles for pearls, gold, copper, camphor and spices – nutmeg, cloves and mace imported from the interior and the neighbouring Spice Islands of Maluku . By the 16th century, Makassar had become Sulawesi 's major port and centre of the powerful Gowa and Tallo sultanates which between them had a series of 11 fortresses and strongholds and a fortified sea wall that extended along the coast. Portuguese rulers called the city Macáçar. The arrival of the Dutch in the early 17th century altered events dramatically. They finally replaced the Portuguese as colonial masters in 1667. Their first objective was to create a hegemony over the spice trade and their first move was to capture the fort of Makassar in 1667, which they rebuilt and renamed Fort Rotterdam. From this base they managed to destroy the strongholds of the Sultan of Gowa who was then forced to live on the outskirts of Makassar. Following the


Who wrote the 1914 poem Tor The Fallen'?

For the Fallen Poem by Laurence Binyon Robert Laurence Binyon, by artist William Strang. Poem by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), published in The Times newspaper on 21st September 1914. With proud thanksgiving,     a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres. There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England's foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain, As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain. Inspiration for “For the Fallen” Plaque unveiled in 2003 at Polzeath to commemorate the place where For the Fallen is believed to have been composed. Laurence Binyon composed his best known poem while sitting on the cliff-top looking out to sea from the dramatic scenery of the north Cornish   coastline. A plaque marks the location at Pentire Point, north of Polzeath. However, there is also a small plaque on the East Cliff north of   Portreath, further south on the same north Cornwall coast, which also claims to be the place where the poem was written. The poem was written in mid September 1914, a few weeks after the outbreak of the First World War. During these weeks the British Expeditionary   Force had suffered casualties   following its first encounter with the Imperial German Army at the Battle of Mons on 23rd August, its rearguard action during the retreat   from Mons in late August and the Battle of Le Cateau on 26th August, and its participation with the French Army in holding up the Imperial   German Army at the First Battle of the Marne between 5th and 9th September 1914. Laurence said in 1939 that the four lines of the fourth stanza came to him first. These words of the fourth stanza have become especially familiar   and famous, having been adopted by the Royal British Legion as an Exhortation for ceremonies of Remembrance to commemorate fallen Servicemen and women. Laurence Binyon was too old to enlist in the military forces but he went to work for the Red Cross as a medical orderly in 1916. He lost several close   friends and his brother-in-law in the war. Related Topics Daily Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres At the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial the words of Binyon's fourth stanza are spoken as an Exhortation during the extended Last Post ceremony.