In the Hebrew calendar, Yom Chamishi corresponds with which day of the week?

Introduction to Jewish Calendar JewishGen Services Days and Weeks The Jewish day begins at sunset.  The status of the period between sunset (the disappearance of the sun behind the horizon) and nightfall (the emergence of three medium-sized stars) is doubtful.  For some purposes, it is treated as part of the previous day, e.g. at the end of Shabbat, when the prohibition of creative activities (melacha) remains in force until nightfall. Books and computer programs for conversions between the Jewish and Gregorian (civil) calendars are based on the daylight portion of the Jewish day.  For instance, if you know that one of your ancestors was born on 26 Nissan 5580, you will find that this corresponds to 10 April 1820 — but the actual birthday may have been the previous day, 9 April 1820, in the evening. With the exception of the Shabbat, the weekdays have no names.  They are simply numbered: yom rishon = "first day" = (Sunday) yom sheni = "second day" = (Monday) yom sh'lishi = "third day" = (Tuesday) yom revi'i = "fourth day" = (Wednesday) yom chamishi = "fifth day" = (Thursday) yom shishi = "sixth day" = (Friday) The week culminates in the seventh day, the Holy Shabbat (shabbat kodesh, abbreviated ). Back to contents Months The Jewish month is based on the lunar or synodic month, the time it takes for the moon to circle the earth.  Since the exact duration of one revolution is a little over 29.5 days, the length of the months normally alternates between 29 and 30 days.  A month of 30 days is called male ('full'), one of 29 days is chaser ('defective').  There are two months which are male in some years and chaser in others. The month begins with the appearance of the new moon.  In the time of the Temple, the Sanhedrin (the highest court) sanctified the new month when two witnesses had actually sighted the moon.  In the middle of the fourth century C.E., a fixed calendar was introduced. In the Torah, the months are numbered; the first is the one in which the Exodus from Egypt occurred (Yetziat Mitzrayim; cf. Shemot [Exodus] 12:2).  Later, names of Babylonian origin were adopted: ניסן — Nisan — (30 days) שבט — Sh'vat — (30 days) אדר — Adar — (29 days) The first day of each month (with the exception of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year) is Rosh Chodesh (lit. 'head of the month', abbreviated ) — and so is the thirtieth day of the preceding month, if there is one.  For example, if a gravestone inscription mentions the first day of Rosh Chodesh Elul, the calendar date "30 Av" is meant. Back to contents Years An ordinary year consists of twelve months.  When Cheshvan has 29 days and Kislev 30, it is "regular" (kesidra); if both have 30 days, it is "complete" (sh'lema) or "excessive"; and if both have 29 days it is "defective" (chasera).  Thus, an ordinary year can have 353, 354 or 355 days. A lunar year of 354 days is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, i.e. one revolution of the earth around the sun, which corresponds to the cycle of the seasons.  If the Jewish calendar were based exclusively on the lunar year, Pesach (15 Nisan) would fall in the spring in one year, in the winter a few years later, then in the autumn, then in the summer and – after about 33 years – in the spring again.  But the Torah says that Pesach must be celebrated in the spring (be-chodesh ha-aviv, Shemot [Exodus] 13:4), and so the average length of the Jewish year must be adjusted to the solar year.  This is achieved by adding an entire month about every three years: In each cycle of 19 years, the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th and 19th years are leap years, the others are common years.  For example, 5755 was a leap year because it was the 17th year in the 303rd cycle of 19 years: 5755/19 = 302 + 17/19.  (This is something that you can calculate online .) The extra month in a leap year has 30 days, so that the year lasts for 383, 384 or 385 days.  It is added after the month of Sh'vat and is called Adar I, whereas the original Adar (of 29 days) becomes Adar II.  Purim, which is on 14 Adar, is celebrated in Adar II in a leap year.  Someone who was bo


‘Have it your way’ was an advertising slogan for which fast-food outlet?

Fast Food Slogans Submit Slogans Fast Food Slogans Here is a list of a variety of Fast Food slogans. Whether you like McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys or more you will find many slogans from fast food restaurants. Be sure to vote for your favorite Fast Food Slogans. Sub-Categories:


Bonnie Brae, Eureka and Ponderosa are all varieties of which fruit?

The Different Types of Lemon Trees Technology The Different Types of Lemon Trees Lemons are a versatile fruit mostly used as flavoring in food and even as a garnish for alcoholic beverages. It’s powerful citrus flavor is generally considered too strong to eat the fruit by itself which is why it finds its way into other foods as an ingredient. Lemon trees are actually part of the evergreen family that originated in Asia and are considered a citrus tree hybrid. There are a bunch of lemon tree types that produce their own variety of lemon which its own characteristics. Below is a list of the different types of lemon trees. Bonnie Brae The Bonnie Brae lemon tree is most often seen in the San Diego County area. It’s most prominent characteristics are that it is seedless, is an oblong shape, and has very thin smooth skin. Bush Lemon The bush lemon tree can grow in extreme heat and has been known to reach a height of 10 feet or more. This thorny, brush-like tree is native to Australia, and produces lemons that are thick skinned and filled with seeds. Eureka Eureka lemon trees produce the fruit that is most often seen in grocery stores. Their lemons are known as the “four seasons” lemons because the Eureka tree blooms and yields fruit year round. Originating in California, the Eureka is one of the most popular and abundant varieties on landscapes. Femminello St. Teresa Sometimes referred to as the Sorrento, the Femminello St. Teresa lemon tree is native to Italy and produces extremely fragrant lemons that are used most often to flavor limoncello, the lemon liqueur. Fino Fino lemon trees are slightly thorny and are similar to Verna lemon trees. Although the Fino lemons contain less juice than Verna lemons, their juice is highly more acidic. Jhambiri The Jhambiri tree’s lemons are rough-skinned and bright yellow. Although the tree yields lemons with extremely sour pulp, they are popular in South Asia. Libson Libson lemon trees are native to Australia and yield fruit from summer until fall. The tree is covered in thorns and produces bitter lemons that have a very high seed count. Meyer The Meyer lemon tree grows to about 8 feet in height and produces thin-skinned round lemons that are typically more of a yellow-orange color. They are a more frost-resistant tree that can be kept indoors since they have a more compact shape. Ponderosa Producing very bumpy thick-skinned lemons, the Ponderosa lemon tree is considered a lemon-citron hybrid. Ponderosa lemon trees are thorny and can reach heights of 15 feet or more. They are highly frost intolerant and as such, only grow in warm or hot climates. Variegated Pink The Variegated Pink lemon tree grows young fruit that are green and striped. Once the fruit has matured they turn a deep yellow and have an inner pink flesh. These trees can grow as tall as 15 feet if planted outdoors, and have fragrant white blooms. Villafranca The Villafranca is known to yield lemons all year long. The lemons that the Villafranca lemon tree produces are low in seeds and high in quality juice. Verna A Spanish variety, the Verna lemon tree produces florescent yellow fruit that are large and thick-skinned. The tree itself has few thorns and usually yields fruit at least twice a year. The lemons have very few seeds and a high quantity of juice. Yen Ben Popular in New Zealand, the Yen Ben lemon tree yields smooth, thin-skinned fruit. It can produce fruit several times a year, but is usually harvested during fall and winter. With warm weather and maximum sunlight exposure these trees can reach heights of over 10 feet. And there you have all of the different types of lemon trees. If I’ve forgotten any or you just want to let everyone know your favorite, go ahead and leave a comment down below. [Explore: All Different Types of Trees ]


The names of how many US states begin with the letter ‘L’?

How many American states begin with the letter "A"? | Reference.com How many American states begin with the letter "A"? A: Quick Answer The names of four U.S. states begin with the letter "A." The states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Arkansas. In addition to the states, the U.S. territory of American Samoa also begins with the letter "A." Full Answer Of the four states beginning with the letter "A," Alabama has been in the union the longest, becoming a state in 1819. Alaska is the youngest state on the list, with a statehood admission date of 1959. Arkansas became a state in 1836, and Arizona joined the union in 1912. More state names start with the letters "M" and "N" than any other letters in the alphabet.


Spoon Curve, Casio Triangle and Dunlop Curve are all sections of the Formula One Grand Prix circuit in which country?

Every Little Boy's Scalextric: Japanese Grand Prix — The Austin Grand Prix Every Little Boy's Scalextric: Japanese Grand Prix September 30, 2012 by Iain Robertson Suzuka Circuit, 2011 (image courtesy of Mercedes GP) The rivalry between two of Japan’s leading carmakers, Toyota and Honda, is renowned, states Iain Robertson. Both are world players. Both have, at times, lead the new car sales charts in North America. Both are serious employers and manufacturers possessing important North American plants. Interestingly, both have experienced varying degrees of success in Formula One, although only Honda can lay claim to greater ‘ownership’ than its key competitor and the fact that it is the Honda Test Track at Suzuka, which plays host, solely, to the annual Japanese GP. // Every Little Boy's Scalextric The great invention of Freddie Francis, a British toy innovator of the 1950s, was a guided track-based model car racing system. Initially produced from pressed tin-plate, with wind-up clockwork motors, the racing cars and their rubberised track were marketed as ‘Scalex’. Of course, it was essentially a simple system running on a limited number of track sections that clipped together to produce an oval circuit. Yet, within a couple of years, Francis had harnessed electricity, running through a step-down transformer, which would introduce power to the in-track guides, now set into plastic moulded sections. The electric motors built into the plastic 1/32-scale cars were tiny and unsophisticated but the system had legs and the demand grew, even though it was far from inexpensive, even in its early days. Strangely, it always managed to bridge a gap between being a toy for children, yet something that older people (parents, usually the male of the house) wanted to play with. The new electrified product was called ‘Scalextric’. Through various ownership transformations, usually as a result of demand outstripping supply potential, Scalextric survived and it remains one of the most popular of track-based racing systems. One of the earliest, most popular and least costly toy track layouts was a ‘figure-of-eight’, which coincidentally is the primary layout of Suzuka Circuit, the only racing circuit in the modern F1 calendar possessing a crossover element. Scalextric has been used to recreate model circuit layouts worldwide for many years now. Technology has advanced its development to such a level that racing on the plastic tracks can be exceptionally realistic and innumerable slot-racing clubs exist around the world. Even the wide range of cars is now digitised, can be tuned and gain various tyre compounds to enhance the traction, just like the real thing. Sadly, the original Scalextric USA shop in Tacoma, Washington, was closed in 2007. However, another shop front in Auburn, Washington, is now the North American showcase for Scalextric slot cars, tracks and accessories, of which there are many. // ORIENTAL ENTHUSIASM While motor racing fans worldwide can be exceptionally ardent, demonstrating their enthusiastic support for drivers, teams and the entire circus in various ways, the Formula One lot are almost as ‘prestigious’ as the sport of Grand Prix racing itself. They will deign to show up at lesser formulae meetings but their true fascination is directed at F1 predominantly. In Japan, they assume a level of racked-up support that verges on hysteria. If you had always believed that the Italian ‘tifosi’ were the ultimate supporters, sleeping, eating and working hard to enjoy their vocal and physical hyperactivity, then you would scarcely be able to comprehend the fanaticism that exists in Japan. While a degree of partisan support has always been reserved for Japanese racing stars over the years, were Messrs Hamilton, Vettel, Raikkonen, Alonso and the rest to wander along Japanese streets unaccompanied, they would soon be surrounded, nay, swamped by ever-so-polite Japanese people of all ages and all social backgrounds, bowing deferentially, requesting autographs respectfully and wanting to be touched simply, by these gods of the circuit


What is the surname of US television courtroom show host Judge Judy?

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Caviglia is Italian for which part of the body?

How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock.  Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small talk, the necessity of knowing body part vocabulary pops at the most unexpected times. Besides the typical doctor situation, it comes up in many Italian proverbs, when describing physical characteristics of a person, and in famous children’s songs . Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Below you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in the singular form along with examples to demonstrate the various ways to use your newfound vocabulary in real life. ankle continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge When you change some of the body parts from the singular into the plural form, they might seem strange at first because they don’t follow the regular rules of the ending of a feminine, plural word ending in the letter -e or a masculine, plural word ending in the letter -i. Per esempio: –  L’orecchio (ear) becomes le orecchie (ears) – Il braccio (arm) becomes le braccia (arms) – Il dito (finger) becomes le dita (fingers) – Il ginocchio (knee) becomes le ginocchia (knees) Esempi: Mi fa male lo stomaco. - My stomach hurts. Ho mal di testa. - I have a headache. Ho la testa altrove. - My head is somewhere else; I’m not focused. Siamo nelle tue mani. - We’re in your hands; We’re trusting you. L’hai visto? Ha gli addominali a tartaruga! - Did you see him? He has six-pack abs! Devo farmi le unghie. - I need to do my nails; I need to get a manicure. Sei così rosso in viso! - You’re so red in the face!; You’re blushing. Ho un ginocchio messo male. - I have a bad knee. Finally, here are a few of my favorite proverbs with body parts: Alzarsi con il piede sbagliato – To get up with the wrong foot; idiomatic meaning: to get up on the wrong side of the bed Stamattina, mi sono svegliato/a con il piede sbagliato e finora ho avuto una giornataccia! - This morning I got up with the wrong foot and since then I’ve had such a bad day! Non avere peli sulla lingua – To have no hairs on the tongue; idiomatic meaning: to speak frankly Lui sempre dice cose sprezzanti, non ha davvero peli sulla lingua! - He always says rude things, he truly doesn’t have any hair on the tongue! Essere una persona in gamba/essere in gamba – To be a person in leg; idiomatic meaning: to be a really great, upstanding person Lei mi ha sempre aiutato, è veramente una persona in gamba. – She’s always helped me, she’s really a good person.


Mintonette was the original name of which ball game?

Mintonette - definition of Mintonette by The Free Dictionary Mintonette - definition of Mintonette by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mintonette Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . vol·ley·ball  (vŏl′ē-bôl′) n. 1. A game played by two teams on a rectangular court divided by a high net, in which each team, using up to three hits per effort to return the ball, tries to drive the ball over the net onto the ground on the opposing team's side. 2. The inflated, spherical ball used in this game. vol′ley·ball′er n. volleyball (ˈvɒlɪˌbɔːl) n 1. (Team Sports, other than specified) a game in which two teams hit a large ball back and forth over a high net with their hands 2. (General Sporting Terms) the ball used in this game vol•ley•ball (ˈvɒl iˌbɔl) n. 1. a game for two teams in which the object is to keep a large ball in motion, from side to side over a high net, by striking it with the hands before it touches the ground. 2. the ball used in this game. [1895–1900, Amer.] Noun 1. volleyball - a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands court game - an athletic game played on a court 2. volleyball - an inflated ball used in playing volleyball ball - round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket" Translations الكُرَةُ الطَّائِرَة كُرة الشَّبَكَه، الكُرَة الطّائِرَهكرة اليد volejbal відбиванкаволейболволейбольний м’ячм’яч до відбиванки bóng chuyền [ˈvɒlɪbɔːl] N → balonvolea m, voleibol m, volibol m (LAm), balón volea m volleyball to play volleyball → jouer au volley-ball modif [court, game] → de volley-ball volleyball player n → volleyeur/euse m/f volleyball volley (ˈvoli) noun 1. in tennis, the hitting of a ball before it bounces. vlughou ضَرْب كُرَة التِّنِس قبل أن تَلْمَس الأرْض воле vôlei volej der Flugschlag flugter βολέ (στο τένις) volea lendpall والی lentolyönti volée חֲבָטַת יְעָף गोलियों की बौछार volej levegőből ütés, röpte pukulan voli það að slá bolta áður en hann lendir volée ボレー (테니스의) 발리 smūgis į lekiantį kamuolį bumbas atsišana lidojumā voli volley fluktslag wolej, odbicie w locie volley voleu удар с лёта volej odboj žoge, preden pade na tla udarac lopte volley (เทนนิส) การตีลูกก่อนลงดิน vole (網球，在球落地反彈前)截擊 удар на льоту وولي، باڑھ quả vô lê （网球运动中）截击 2. a burst of firing etc. a volley of shots; a volley of questions/curses. sarsie وابِلٌ من الطَّلَقات أو الأسْئِلَه залп saraivada salva; palba die Salve salve ομοβροντία, καταιγισμός descarga , aluvión , avalancha valing رگبار ryöppy volée מטח झडी़ salva sortűz berondongan (skot)hríð scarica , raffica 一斉射撃 일제 사격 salvė, kruša zalve; krusa; straume menghujani salvo salve , strøm salwa saraivada torent, potop залп ; поток paľba salva ispala salva, skur การยิงอย่างรวดเร็ว yaylım ateş , salvo 齊射 град, потік بوچھاڑ loạt , tràng ,chuỗi 齐射 verb 1. to hit (a ball etc) before it bounces. He volleyed the ball back to his opponent. in die vlug slaan يَضْرِبُ الطّابَة قَبْل أن تَلْمَس الأرْض изстрелвам rebater zahrát volejem einen Flugball spielen flugte κάνω βολέ (στο τένις) hacer una volea lendpalli lööma زدن توپ قبل از اینکه به زمین بخورد lyödä lentolyönti attraper à la volée לִשלוחַ כַּדוּר יְעָף टप्पा लगाने से पहले उडती गेंद मारना udariti levegőből üt, röptéz memukul slá á lofti (fare una volée), (colpire al volo) ボレーで打ち返す 발리로 되받아 치다 atmušti ore atsist bumbu lidojumā memukul sangga volleren flukte uderzyć z woleja ter o volley a prelua din voleu ударить с лёта zahrať volejom odbiti žogo preden pade na tla udariti loptu volejom slå [till] på volley ตีลูก vole vurmak 截擊 бити на льоту باڑھ مارنا، وولي مارنا vô lê 截击 2. to fire a rapid burst of (bullets, questions etc). peper يُطْلِقُ وابِلا من الرَّصاص أو الأسْئِلَه стрелям disparar vypálit salvu Salve abfeuern affyre en salve εξαπολύω lanzar una descarga, lanzar un aluvión valangut andma بصورت رگبار فرستادن ampua sarjatulella tirer une volée, lâcher un torrent de לִירוֹת מַטָח बौछार करना ispaliti salvu zúdít memberondongkan dri


Who plays the role of Lieutenant Aldo Raine in the 2009 film ‘Inglorious Basterds’?

View All Critic Reviews (306) Audience Reviews for Inglourious Basterds Quentin Tarantino returns with the story of the Basterds, a group of Jewish soldiers performing guerilla warfare and terror tactics behind enemy lines to strike fear into the hearts of German soldiers during World War II. Inglourious Basterds is a very difficult film to pigeonhole. It's part Jewish revenge fantasy, part gung ho war film, part knowing parody of patriotic flag wavers and 100% Tarantino. His trademark patchwork of styles and references is as evident as ever; the opening scenes are pure Leone, turns into The Dirty Dozen and then zig zags off on tangents all over the place. It's impossible not to enjoy a film with this premise (unless you are a closet Fourth Reicher or member of the BNP) and Brad Pitt's hilarious send up of a hick war hero is almost as good as Christoph Waltz's high camp evil Sherlock Holmes (complete with pipe). But I'd have to say much of the film that does not feature these two could've stood for some judicious pruning and very oddly for a Tarantino film, the soundtrack sometimes just did not work. Unlike the likes of Lucas and Cameron though, Tarantino is a pure film fan's film maker so when he gets too self indulgent, it is with the direction, dialogue and characters rather than visual bullshit and so even at their worst his films are always interesting and of merit. xGary Xx Super Reviewer I'll be honest this was the first Tarantino film I've ever watched. However, if this is good, I can't wait to see his better films, like Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs. With a superb opening with such an intense pace, from these 20 minutes, it's very clear of how powerful a performance Christoph Waltz gave, especially the fact he won the Oscar he surely deserved. The rest of the film is packed with violence, some good laughs and some intense moments in which hell breaks loose within seconds. To top this off, Christoph Waltz is backed up with Brad Pitt (Fight Club), Michael Fassbender (Prometheus) and even Director Eli Roth (Hostel). Overall, Inglorious is a superb feature, that is compared way too much with Tarantino's earlier work, which has a nice twist within its WWII setting. A must watch for action and Tarantino fans. Samuel Riley Super Reviewer So fucking great. It's tied with Django Django and Pulp Fiction as my favorite QT film. Suspenseful, funny, and very well-acted. Matt Goodman Super Reviewer Nice little Tarantino flick of revenge set against the backdrop of WWII. The actors are top notch and the carnage is just right. John Manard


Fictional superhero Batman is known as ‘The Caped ‘what’?

'Batman Day' Marks Caped Crusader's 75th Anniversary 'Batman Day' Marks Caped Crusader's 75th Anniversary July 23, 2014 4:10 PM VOA News A man takes a photo of a Batman comic book during Batman Day at a comics store in New York July 23, 2014. Share Email to a Friend Print In Gotham City and everywhere else Batman is known and loved, fans are celebrating "Batman Day," honoring the Caped Crusader's comic-book debut 75 years ago. The publisher of Batman comics, DC Entertainment, is handing out thousands of free copies of "Detective Comics #27," where Batman first appeared in 1939. Although the fictional superhero was "born" in American comics, Batman has moved on through the years, appearing in many parts of the world on television, animated films and in the movies. Batman is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, as well as in a multitude of movies, television shows, and video games. He was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger in 1939 to capitalize on the superhero craze that began with Superman. Batman is one of DC Comics' most recognizable and profitable characters. Batman is a wealthy vigilante, a freelance crime-fighter who operates in fictional Gotham City (a town much like New York). He wears a bat-like costume and is a brilliant detective and expert practitioner of martial arts. Bruce Wayne - Batman's "real" identity when he is not in costume - says he pursues criminals to avenge his parents, who were murdered by thugs when he was a child. To mark Wednesday's anniversary, DC Entertainment also is selling Batman "collectibles," ranging from a special-edition bat-cape to four Batman masks spotlighting the Dark Knight's iconic looks as artists interpreted them over the past 75 years. If you are a fan who cannot make it to a U.S. retailer to pick up a free copy of Detective Comics #27, fear not. It is available for download Wednesday at www.readDCentertainment.com. "Batman Day" coincides with the start of this year's Comic-Con, the California festival that celebrates comic books and other popular arts. Like Batman responding to a bat-signal, pop-culture fans are streaming to San Diego for this year's meeting.


Succotash is a dish of mainly maize and usually what type of beans boiled together?

Beans Click here to email us. Beans (which includes a lot of vegetable species!)   Sponsored link/s:   Sponsored link/s: Some Sorting Out Before one can rationally discuss cultivars or gardening details, one has to address the remarkably broad spectrum of what is traditionally lumped together as "beans". Beans fall into many different classes, and the matter is complicated by the fact that the culinary classes do not necessarily align with the biological ones, nor the gardening types with either of the other two. Gardeners' Bean Categories Even just from the gardener's perspective, beans can be classed in several ways: pole beans versus bush beans, cool-weather beans versus warm-weather beans, and fresh versus shelling versus drying beans. Let's look at those classes one by one. Pole versus bush is mainly a matter of the particular cultivar's growth habit, and it is common for there to be both a pole version and a bush version of the same bean kind, as any seedsman's catalogue will amply illustrate; but that is not to say that the growth height of the plant is the whole of the matter. As one source says: Bush beans were bred for commercial harvesting which is exactly opposite what a family garden is designed for. Bush beans can be mechanically harvested and they produce their crop all at once allowing maximum  yield in that one-time mechanical picking. Pole beans, on the other hand, are much easier to pick by hand since you can stand up rather than stoop over, and they are much easier to see among the leaves than bush beans. Pole  beans produce continuously from the time they first start producing until the first frost--not good for commercial operations, but exactly what you want for fresh beans for the table (generally you pick them every 3 or 4 days).   Pole beans are generally regarded as having a superior taste to bush beans. Now, if you are planting beans with the sole purpose of canning them, it may be that the traits desired for commercially grown beans would be exactly  what you want. For the most part though, pole beans are far superior to bush beans. Even a State Extension Service, writing for commercial bean growers, says Trellised [pole] beans are easy to harvest, less liable to disease and produce more attractive fruit compared to bush beans. But, they go on to add, Unfortunately, pole beans often command little more in price than bush beans to make up for the additional costs of trellising and hand harvesting. We could easily pile up lots more such quotations; but, more to the point, we have never, ever seen or heard of anyone claiming the opposite--that bush beans were in any way superior in any way meaningful to a home gardener, to pole beans. 'Nuff said, then, on that. (There is also a type usually called "half-runner" beans, which is sort of half-way between pole and bush--think of it as a bush bean that wanted to be a pole bean when it grew up but couldn't quite make it.   These are most conveniently just thought of as unusually short pole beans, because that's pretty much how you have to deal with them when growing.) Most beans are warmth-loving crops (though not necessarily heat-loving), but there are exceptions. One is that most useful sort called "fava beans" (or occasionally "faba beans"); favas sneer at cold, even frost, and are a northern bean-lover's best friend--indeed, they dislike heat. (Notice that the whole biological bean class has recently been renamed to Fabaceae.) Chick peas (garbanzos) also get along well in cool weather. In trying to estimate bean-plant suitability for a short-season climate, take some care in reading the seedsmen's "days to harvest" datum. For most vegetables, including beans grown for eating fresh, that datum means pretty much what it says (though you need to know if they're measuring from initial seeding or from transplanting to outdoors after growing seedlings under shelter--for beans, rarely transplanted, it'll be from seeding). But if you want shelly or drying beans, have a care: if the catalogue says "65 days", that'll be to fresh, gr


Which are the only two planets in our solar system that have no moons?

How Many Moons Does Each Planet Have? | eNotes How Many Moons Does Each Planet Have? like 9 dislike 1 Answer Mercury and Venus have no moons. Earth, of course, has just one moon, Luna. Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Jupiter has a total of 67 moons, including the famous “Galilean moons” Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto; Saturn has 62, of which Titan is the most massive and the most famous; Uranus has 27, all named after Shakespeare and Alexander Pope characters; and Neptune has 14, of which Triton is the most massive. Pluto, which is considered a dwarf planet, has five moons. caledon | High School Teacher | (Level 3) Senior Educator Posted on Our data has improved considerably in the last 20 years. Mercury: no moons Earth: 1 moon Mars: 2 moons, Phobos, Deimos Jupiter: 67 moons, some of which do not yet have proper names. The most famous are the Galilean moons, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. Saturn: 62 moons, some of which do not yet have proper names. The most famous, by far, is Titan, which is significantly more massive than any other Saturnian moon. Uranus: 27 moons, all of which are named after characters in the works of Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. Five are well known; Titania, Oberon, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel Neptune: 14 moons, the most massive by far being Triton. While Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Orcus and Quaoar are considered dwarf planets, they nevertheless have moons. Pluto: 5 moons, Charon, Nix, Hydra, Kerberos, Styx Eris: 1 moon, Dysnomia Haumea: 2 moons, Hi'iaka, Namaka Orcus: 1 moon, Vanth


During which year did Switzerland become a full member of the United Nations?

History - All About Switzerland HISTORY History Prehistory, Celts and Romans Covered by glaciers during the Ice Age, Switzerland was colonized only some 15,000 years ago. Celtic tribes, among them the Helvetians are the first inhabitants of Switzerland we have written reports of, however not by themselves but by their rivals, the Greeks and Romans. Roman commander Julius Cesar defeated the Helvetians in 58 B.C. and made Helvetia a Roman territory with fortified borders. Middle Ages After 400 A.D. Germanic tribes wandered southwards and westwards. The Burgundians settled in western Switzerland and western France (today known as Burgundy). Like the Francs in northern France they assimilated to the gallo-roman culture, so Latin became the base for the French language. In contrast, the Alamannen infiltrated northern Switzerland and built small villages outside the Roman cities, stuck to the German language and customs while the Romans retreated. This is the origin of the border between German and French languages in Switzerland. Charlemagne united all Germanic tribes in western Europe around A.D. 800, but after his death his sons split the empire into three parts: France, Burgundy-Lorraine and Germany-Italy. Therefore Switzerland was part of the Holy Roman Empire together with Germany, Austria and Italy during the Middle Ages. The counts of Habsburg, later to become famous as German and then Austrian emperors, originated from northern Switzerland. Federal Charter (1291) About 1230 a new technology allowed to suspend catwalks in steep rocks, so the Schöllenen canyon in Uri (central Switzerland), a major obstacle on the direct way between Germany and Italy, could be overcome and the route between western Germany - Basel - Lucerne and Milan - Italy could be opened. Now central Switzerland raised the interest of the counts of Habsburg (then still residing in northern Switzerland). The counts tried to extend their rights while the local population defended their autonomy. This is the background of the first 1291 league by the cantons of Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden. Conflicts with Habsburg As the counts of Habsburg sought a military solution, the conflict escalated and the young Swiss confederation was able to defeat the army of knights, which was a sensation at the time. In 1332, 1351 and 1353 the cities of Lucerne, Zurich and Bern joined the confederation. A period of military expansion to the south (canton Ticino), the northeast (cantons Aargau and Thurgau, homelands of Habsburg) and to the west (canton Vaud) followed. The new territories were not granted equal rights, however, but treated as subjects. De facto Independence (1499) In 1499 an attempt of the German emperor to bind the diverging territories of the empire more tightly to the crown resulted in the so-called Swabian War, the emperor was defeated and Switzerland became de facto independent. Basel and Schaffhausen were admitted as members of the confederation in 1501 as a consequence. Switzerland was on the summit of its military power when in 1515 the inconsistent strategies of the members of the loose confederation caused a bitter defeat at Marignano (northern Italy) which stopped the period of expansion. Some historians see this event as a key factor for Switzerland's neutrality. Swiss Reformation: Zwingli (1523), Calvin (1536) The Reformation (1523-1525 in Zurich by Zwingli, 1536 in Geneva by Calvin) split the country in two parts: while the he northern and western cities converted to the new creed, the rural areas of central Switzerland remained Roman Catholic. Four civil wars in 1529, 1531, 1656 and 1712 were waged because of religion. Formal Independence (1648) Switzerland remained neutral as a country in the Thirty Years' War, but private mercenary troops recruited in Switzerland played some role. In 1648 the Treaty of Westphalia finally officialised Switzerland's independence from the Holy Roman Empire. Revolution and Helvetic Republic (1798) Though the major cities and the free cantons in central Switzerland were formally republics, inegality and aut


Lois Maxwell played which part in the first 14 James Bond films?

Lois Maxwell, 80, an Actress Who Played in 14 ‘Bond’ Films, Dies - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |Lois Maxwell, 80, an Actress Who Played in 14 ‘Bond’ Films, Dies Search Lois Maxwell, 80, an Actress Who Played in 14 ‘Bond’ Films, Dies By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Continue reading the main story Lois Maxwell, the actress who played Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, died on Sept. 29, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported. She was 80. She died near her home in Perth, Australia, the BBC said, citing a hospital official. Roger Moore, one of the Bond stars, told BBC Radio that Ms. Maxwell had been suffering from cancer. Photo Lois Maxwell in 2000 with a James Bond gun. Credit Odd Andersen/Getty Images Born Lois Hooker in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1927, Ms. Maxwell began acting on the radio before moving to Britain with the Entertainment Corps of the Canadian Army at the age of 15, the BBC said. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where Mr. Moore was a fellow student. In the late 1940s, she moved to Hollywood and won a Golden Globe for her part in a Shirley Temple comedy, “That Hagen Girl.” After returning to Britain in the mid-1950s, she acted opposite Sean Connery in the first James Bond movie, “Dr. No,” in 1962 as the secretary to M, the head of the secret service. She was 58 when she appeared in her final Bond film, “A View to a Kill” (1985). In addition to her appearances as Miss Moneypenny, she also acted in Stanley Kubrick’s “Lolita” and in “The Saint” and other shows on television. In her last film, the 2001 thriller “The Fourth Angel,” she played alongside Jeremy Irons. A version of this article appears in print on , on Page A23 of the New York edition with the headline: Lois Maxwell, 80, an Actress Who Played in 14 ‘Bond’ Films. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe


On a standard dartboard, what number lies opposite 10?

The Dartboard Sequence The Dartboard Sequence The arrangement of the numbers around the circumference of a standard dart board is as shown below     20 1 18 4 13 6 10 15 2 17 3 19 7 16 8 11 14 9 12 5  Oddly enough, no one seems to know for sure how this particular arrangement was selected. It evidently dates back at least 100 years. Some say the pattern was devised by a carpenter named Brian Gamlin in 1896, while others attribute it to someone named Thomas William Buckle in 1913, but both of these attributions are relatively recent, and neither can be traced back to a contemporary source. Also, although it's clear that the numbers are ordered to mix the large and small together, and possibly to separate numerically close values as far as possible (e.g., 20 is far from 19), no one seems to know of any simple criterion that uniquely singles out this particular arrangement as the best possible in any quantitative sense.  It may be just an accident of history that this particular arrangement has been adopted as the standard dart board format.  It's interesting to consider various possible criteria for choosing a circular arrangement of the first n positive integers. In order to get as "flat" a distribution as possible, we might try to minimize the sum of the squares of each k consecutive terms. For example, setting k = 3, the standard dard board sequence gives  (20+1+18)^2 + (1+18+4)^2 + (18+4+13)^2 + ... + (5+20+1)^2 = 20478  Apparently the standard board layout described above is called the "London" dart board, and there is another, less common, version called the "Manchester" dart board, which has the sequence    20 1 16 6 17 8 12 9 14 5 19 2 15 3 18 7 11 10 13 4 for which the sum of squares of each set of three consecutive numbers is 20454, just slightly less than the London arrangement. In contrast, if we were to arrange the numbers by just inter-weaving the largest and smallest numbers like this     20 1 19 2 18 3 17 4 16 5 15 6 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 10   the resulting sum of squares of each 3 consecutive elements is 20510, so the standard dart boards are, in this sense, more flat distributions.  Needless to say, all of these arrangements are much more flat than the natural monotonic sequence     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  which has a sum of 24350.  By the way, note that if the sum of the squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers for a given arrangement is S, then we can form another arrangement with the same sum simply by taking the "21-complement", i.e., subtracting each number from 21. For example, the complement of the standard London arrangement is    1 20 3 17 8 15 11 6 19 4 18 2 14 5 13 10 7 12 9 16 which has the same sum (20478) as the London arrangement. This works because if we begin with an arrangement a,b,c,d,... having the sum   S = (a+b+c)^2 + (b+c+d)^2 + (c+d+e)^2 + ... and replace each of the numbers a,b,c,... with 21-a, 21-b, 21-c,... respectively, the sum S' of this complementary arrangement is   S' = [(21-a)+(21-b)+(21-c)]^2 + [(21-b)+(21-c)+(21-d)]^2 + ...    = [63-(a+b+c)]^2 + [63-(b+c+d)]^2 + ...    = S + 20(63)^2 - 2(63)[(a+b+c)+(b+c+d)+...] Each of the numbers from 1 to 20 appears three times in the summation inside the square brackets in the last term, so that summation equals 630, and hence S' = S. (The same identity applies to the N+1 complement for sums of squares of every sum of k consecutive terms of a circular arrangement of the first N integers.) How would we go about finding the circular arrangement of the integers 1 to 20 that gives the smallest sum of squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers? One possible approach would be to begin with the monotonic arrangement and then check each possible transposition of two numbers to see which one gives the lowest result. Then make that change and repeat the process, at each stage always choosing the transposition that gives the steepest reduction in the sum. This "greedy algorithm" produces arrangements with the following sum


Who was elected leader of the British Labour Party in October 1983?

Email Address I warn you … Neil Kinnock’s speech in Bridgend, Glamorgan, on 7 June 1983, rates as one of the finest speeches ever made in British politics. It was two days before the General Election. He scribbled the notes from which he delivered the speech in the car on the way to the rally, and his voice was hoarse from campaigning.   He was elected leader of the Labour Party at the party conference in October 1983, after Labour’s resounding defeat. He went on to transform the party to make it fit for government. Here is the full text of what he said. If Margaret Thatcher is re-elected as prime minister on Thursday, I warn you. I warn you that you will have pain–when healing and relief depend upon payment. I warn you that you will have ignorance–when talents are untended and wits are wasted, when learning is a privilege and not a right. I warn you that you will have poverty–when pensions slip and benefits are whittled away by a government that won’t pay in an economy that can’t pay. I warn you that you will be cold–when fuel charges are used as a tax system that the rich don’t notice and the poor can’t afford. I warn you that you must not expect work–when many cannot spend, more will not be able to earn. When they don’t earn, they don’t spend. When they don’t spend, work dies. I warn you not to go into the streets alone after dark or into the streets in large crowds of protest in the light. I warn you that you will be quiet–when the curfew of fear and the gibbet of unemployment make you obedient. I warn you that you will have defence of a sort–with a risk and at a price that passes all understanding. I warn you that you will be home-bound–when fares and transport bills kill leisure and lock you up. I warn you that you will borrow less–when credit, loans, mortgages and easy payments are refused to people on your melting income. If Margaret Thatcher wins on Thursday– – I warn you not to be ordinary – I warn you not to be young – I warn you not to fall ill – I warn you not to get old.


Martial arts actor Lee Yuen Kam was better known by what name?

Biao Yuen - IMDb IMDb 31 December 2016 3:54 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Stunts | Miscellaneous Crew Yuen Biao is regarded as one of the most acrobatic martial artists ever. Unfortunately, he is still underrated and not as popular as other contemporaries such as Jackie Chan , Sammo Kam-Bo Hung , and Jet Li even though he is the most critically acclaimed out of all of them and the most talented as well. And now he is receiving a cult following due ... See full bio » Born: a list of 21 people created 16 Jan 2011 a list of 111 people created 02 Mar 2011 a list of 23 people created 11 Mar 2011 a list of 10 people created 02 Mar 2014 a list of 29 people created 28 Jun 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Biao Yuen's work have you seen? User Polls 1 win & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  1998 Righteous Guards (TV Series) Sima Bu Ping  1988 Dragons Forever (stunts - uncredited)  1987 Eastern Condors (stunt coordinator) / (stunt performer - uncredited)  1986 Above the Law (stunt coordinator) / (stunt performer)  1986 Rosa (stunt coordinator)  1985 My Lucky Stars (stunt coordinator)  1984 Wheels on Meals (fencing double: José Sancho - uncredited) / (stunt double)  1981 The Prodigal Son (stunt coordinator)  1981 Game of Death II (assistant stunt coordinator) / (stunt double: Bruce Lee) / (stunt double: Tai Chung Kim) / (stunts)  1980 The Victim (martial arts and acrobatics double: Wilson Tong) / (stunts)  1980 The Young Master (martial arts and acrobatics double - uncredited)  1978 Drunken Master (additional stunt double: Jackie Chan - uncredited)  1978 Game of Death (stunt double: Bruce Lee - as Bill Yuen)  1976 Shao Lin men (stunt double)  1973 Enter the Dragon (stunt double: Bruce Lee - uncredited) / (stunts - uncredited)  1972 Hapkido (stunts - uncredited)  1983 Winners & Sinners (action choreographer)  1982 Ren xia ren (action choreographer - as Bill Yuen) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1982 Tai fong siu sau (action director) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1981 Game of Death II (assistant action director) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1980 Spooky Encounters (action choreographer) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1980 Two Toothless Tigers (action director) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1980 The Victim (action choreographer)  1979 Odd Couple (assistant action director) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1978 Lao hu tian ji (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1978 Warriors Two (double: martial arts and acrobatics)  1978 Game of Death (action choreographer - uncredited) / (double: martial arts and acrobatics - uncredited)  1977 Snuff Bottle Connection (double: martial arts and acrobatics) / (martial arts choreographer)  1977 Death Duel (martial arts and acrobatic double)


Who played Cardinal Wolsey in the 1971 film ‘Carry On Henry’?

Carry on Henry VIII (1971) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 Carry on Henry VIII ( 1971 ) Carry on Henry (original title) GP | Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of ... See full summary  » Director: a list of 36 titles created 30 May 2012 a list of 33 titles created 04 Jan 2013 a list of 31 titles created 28 Jun 2014 a list of 30 titles created 25 Jan 2015 a list of 30 titles created 8 months ago Title: Carry on Henry VIII (1971) 6.2/10 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. Dick Turpin is terrorising the countryside around Upper Dencher. Captain Fancey and Sergeant Jock Strapp plan to put an end to his escapades, and enlist the help of the Reverend Flasher. ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Dr Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The Wedded Bliss computer dating agency aims to bring together the lonely hearts of Much-Snoggin-in-the-Green. Its owner, Sidney Bliss, has enough complications in his own love life, but ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The time of the French revolution, and Citizen Robespierre is beheading the French aristocracy. When word gets to England, two noblemen, Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy take it upon ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises and infiltrate the hospital, but ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas A group of holidaymakers head for the Spanish resort of Elsbels for a 4-day visit. When they get there, they find the Hotel still hasn't been finished being built, and the weather is awful.... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas This is the tale of industrial strife at WC Boggs' Lavatory factory. Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat; eventually everyone has to get fed up ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The popular Dr Kilmore is sacked after being discovered in a compromising position on the roof of the nurses' home. The patients are determined not to lose him, and so take on the might of ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe. But the Khazi of Kalabar... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas The Carry On team send up the Tarzan tradition in great style. Lady Evelyn Bagley mounts an expedition to find her long-lost baby. Bill Boosey is the fearless hunter and guide. Prof. Tinkle... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas A bogus legionnaire proves his mettle during an Arab attack. Director: Gerald Thomas Sid and Bernie keep having their amorous intentions snubbed by their girlfriends Joan and Anthea. The boys suggest a camping holiday, secretly intending to take them to a nudist camp. Of ... See full summary  » Director: Gerald Thomas Edit Storyline Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair... Written by Simon N. McIntosh-Smith <Simon.N.Smith@cs.cf.ac.uk> A Great Guy with his Chopper Genres: March 1972 (U


The first Winter Youth Olympic Games were held in which European country in January 2012?

Youth Olympic Games inspire Sochi successes - Olympic News Youth Olympic Games inspire Sochi successes twitter Share Many of the athletes competing at Sochi 2014 gained their first taste of intense international competition in their mid-to-late teens at the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games, held in Innsbruck (AUT) in 2012. Immersed in an Olympic adventure, they learned crucial values, rubbed shoulders with participants from all over the globe, and experienced the joy of appearing on podiums in a unique environment. A significant proportion of these young prodigies went on to shine brightly in Sochi. One such example is Greta Small , one of the great hopes of Australian Alpine skiing , who at just 18 competed in all five events at Rosa Khutor, finishing 15th in the super combined . “The Youth Olympic Games were a special experience in my life; they really helped me,” she says. “The positive and negative experiences I had there changed my mindset in terms of Sochi and my career in general. If I hadn’t gone through the bad times, I would never have obtained the great results I’m enjoying at the moment.” Japan’s Sara Takanashi is another young athlete who used the Youth Olympic Games as a springboard to success. At 15 years of age, she claimed a gold medal in the competition’s first event, the women’s ski jump . Like ski halfpipe and slopestyle , women’s ski jump appeared for the first time on the Olympic programme in Innsbruck , before making its Winter Olympic Games debut two years later in Sochi. “I’m so happy,” exclaimed the talented teenager after her 2012 victory. “I’m very proud to obtain the first gold medal on offer here at the Youth Olympic Games. It’s an honour to be here and to win this event.”   Springboard to success Following that success, Takanashi went from strength to strength, rising to the top of the world rankings, emerging victorious at three successive World Junior Championships, triumphing in the FIS World Cups of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, and racking up 19 individual wins and 32 top-three finishes. In Sochi, however, the odds-on favourite missed out on a podium spot, ending up in fourth spot. “I came here with the intention of doing my very best. I’m dreadfully disappointed to have not performed either jump as I’d intended,” she admitted. “I realised that I didn’t have enough mental strength. Deep down, I’m a fighter, though, and I’ll be back at the next Games even better than ever, determined to make my fans back home very proud.”   Golden girl Russian figure skater Adelina Sotnikova , meanwhile, earned a silver medal in Innsbruck behind compatriot Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, after benefitting from invaluable advice from the then reigning Olympic champion and Winter YOG ambassador Yuna Kim . Sotnikova, who said at the time that the key to success was “all in the mind”, was already completely focused on the Sochi Games , and had resolved to use the two intervening years to make significant technical, physical and mental improvements. On 20 February 2014, in front of an enraptured crowd in Sochi’s Iceberg Skating Palace, Sotnikova finished ahead of Kim to secure gold. “It’s a dream, an absolute dream!” she exclaimed. “The Games are being held in my own country and I’ve won a gold medal – it’s a very special feeling that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”  Japanese snowboarder Taku Hiraoka was just 16 when he collected a bronze medal in the halfpipe in Innsbruck. He subsequently made his FIS Snowboard World Cup debut, clinched a silver at the 2013 FIS World Championships in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury ( CAN ), and won a pre-Olympic halfpipe event staged in Sochi in February 2013. One year later, Hiraoka was beaming with pride from the Olympic podium, after finishing third behind his 15-year-old countryman, Ayumu Hirano, and Swiss winner Iouri Podladtchikov, courtesy of a skilfully executed second run which enabled him to relegate American superstar Shaun White to fourth place. “All the hard work that I’d put in came through in my performance,” he explained. “I wasn’t nervous at all. It was fantastic!”


The medical condition dysphoria is a commonly known as what?

Gender Dysphoria: What It Is and How It's Treated Read the Melissa Rivers Advocates for Suicide Prevention article > > Feeling that your body does not reflect your true gender can cause severe distress, anxiety , and depression . "Dysphoria" is a feeling of dissatisfaction, anxiety , and restlessness. With gender dysphoria, the discomfort with your male or female body can be so intense that it can interfere with the way you function in normal life, for instance at school or work or during social activities. Gender dysphoria used to be called “gender identity disorder.” But the mismatch between body and internal sense of gender is not a mental illness . Instead, what need to be addressed are the stress, anxiety, and depression that go along with it. The condition has also been called “transsexualism.” But this term is outdated. Some consider it offensive. Now “ transgender ” is often used to describe someone who feels his or her body and gender do not match. Gender nonconforming (GNC) is a broader term that can include people with gender dysphoria. But it can also describe people who feel that they are neither only male or only female. Informally, people who identify with both genders or with neither gender might call themselves "genderqueer." Gender dysphoria is not homosexuality. Your internal sense of your gender is not the same as your sexual orientation .


Which actor played the title role in the 1960’s UK television series ‘Adam Adamant’?

Cult TV: Adam Adamant Lives! | CULT FACTION Cult TV: Adam Adamant Lives! Brett Summers 1 Comment Adam Adamant Lives! is a British television series which ran from 1966 to 1967 on the BBC. It stared Gerald Harper as Adam Adamant – an adventurer born in 1867 but revived from hibernation in 1966, the show was a comedy adventure that took a satirical look at life in the 1960’s through the eyes of an Edwardian (Adamant vanished in 1902 when Edward VII had been on the throne just one year). Adam was  frozen in a block of ice by his nemesis “The Face” and awoke in the 1960’s to thwart evil, overcomes temptation, and buy a Mini. It’s very much “What Doctor Who did next”, as the timelord’s creator Sydney Newman and his first producer Verity Lambert joined forces again to come up with a BBC version of The Avengers. Adam is a Reithian version of Steed – all the suits and gentility, but with all rakishness removed. Adam is a very proper hero, who belongs to all the right clubs, and even has a butler. The clash between Adam’s terribly strict morals and the permissive society of the Sixties was the main source of humour in the series. This meant severely limited opportunities for sexual chemistry between Harper and his co-star Juliet Harmer, who played reluctant side-kick Miss Jones. A nicely brought-up modern woman, her role was mostly to mope around after Adam, flirting mournfully and getting into scrapes. The show ran for two seasons of incredibly Avengers-esque adventures, as Adam thwarts sinister ladies’ charities, terribly well-brought-up Satanists, killer dresses, and cigar-chomping female crime lords. Reasons for the cancellation of Adam Adamant Lives! vary according to the source. Television critic Paul Stump opines in “The Cult of … Adam Adamant!” that the programme ended because The Avengers was a “sexier, slicker, better-funded” version of the same concept. The programme’s largest fan website counters by saying that Sydney Newman, as the BBC’s Head of Television Drama, cancelled the show “due to a difference of opinion between himself and his star”. An Avengers fansite agrees with both assessments. It says that the production values didn’t match The Avengers and that despite good ratings “Newman wasn’t happy with the show overall, and the star in particular.” Adam Adamant was one of several shows disowned by the BBC despite their popularity: other examples include the highly popular Paul Temple with Francis Matthews and Ros Drinkwater , and Verity Lambert’s later series Virtual Murder with Nicholas Clay and Kim Thomson . There were originally 29 black and white episodes composing two series, plus one unbroadcast pilot titled Adam Adamant Lives (without exclamation mark). The 1902 sequence is now all that is known to survive of this unseen debut episode of the series, and only exists because it was later reused in “A Vintage Year for Scoundrels”. No script of Adam Adamant Lives is known to exist, and the only documentation that remains is the description given in the Drama Early Warning Synopsis issued on Thursday 10 March 1966; this is included in the booklet Adam Adamant Lives!: Viewing Notes accompanying the DVD boxed set Adam Adamant Lives!: The Complete Collection released by 2entertain Ltd in July 2006. The first series, with the exception of “Ticket to Terror”, was made as a mixture of 16mm film for the location sequences, and multi-camera in the studio using 625-line electronic cameras. Instead of being edited on video tape, as was the usual BBC procedure, the series was edited entirely on film, with the output of the studio cameras being telerecorded, for ease of editing. The pre-shot external location footage for each episode was inserted into the programme via telecine during the studio recording sessions. “Ticket to Terror” from the first series, and all of the second series, were made with the usual BBC mix of tape and film, with the second series being edited on 405-line tape. Wiping by the BBC in the 1970s has resulted in no master videotapes having survived. Film recordings haven’t all survived either as, in


Yankee Stadium is located in which borough of New York City?

Yankee Stadium - New York City, New York World / USA / New York / Inwood World              / United States              / New York  baseball -to be removed cleaned, baseball stadium Yankee Stadium is a stadium located in the New York City borough of The Bronx. It serves as the home ballpark for the New York Yankees professional baseball team, replacing the previous Yankee Stadium, built in 1923. The new ballpark was constructed across the street from the 1923 Yankee Stadium, on the former site of Macombs Dam Park. Construction began in August 2006, and it opened April 2, 2009, with a final cost of around $1.5 billion. It combines elements of the old Yankee Stadium, as well as modern amenities that have been included in most other new ballparks. Designed by Populous, the stadium's exterior is of Indiana Limestone, and it seats 51,000 (52,325 including standing room), compared to the old stadiums' 57,000. Monument Park was transported to the new stadium and a copy of the famous white-painted copper frieze was constructed atop the grandstand. The new stadium features wider open concourses like the Great Hall, restaurants NYY Steak, Mohegan Sun Sports Bar, a branch of Hard Rock Cafe, Audi Club, and 56 luxury suites. The Yankees Museum is at Gate 6. The dimensions of the field were kept approximately the same as the old Yankee Stadium, although the outfield fence is lower (about 8' vs. 10') and the right field fence is on average about 5 feet closer. However, the distance markers are identical to the old stadium.


Candlemas Day is celebrated during which month of the year?

Candlemas Day (the Christian festival of lights ) A month by month of forgotten       legends and pastimes from Britain's folk history Candlemas Day (the Christian festival of lights )   2nd February is Candlemas Day. This ancient festival marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring equinox. Candlemas is a traditional Christian festival that commemorates the ritual purification of Mary forty days after the birth of her son Jesus. On this day, Christians remember the presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple. Forty days after the birth of a Jewish boy, it was the custom to take him to the temple in Jerusalem to be presented to God by his thankful parents. In pre-Christian times, this day was known as the 'Feast of Lights' and celebrated the increase strength of the life-giving sun as winter gave way to spring. How did the 2nd February come to be called Candlemas? It was the day of the year when all the candles, that were used in the church during the coming year, were brought into church and a blessing was said over them - so it was the Festival Day (or 'mass') of the Candles. Candles were important in those days not only because there was no electric lights. Some people thought they gave protection against plague and illness and famine. For Christians, they were (and still are) a reminder of something even more important. Before Jesus came to earth, it was as if everyone was 'in the dark'. People often felt lost and lonely. Afraid. As if they were on their own, with no one to help them. Then came Jesus with his message that he is with his followers always ready to help and comfort them. As if he is a guiding light to them in the darkness. Christians often talk of Jesus as 'the light of the World' - and candles are lit during church services to remind Christians of this. Candlemas is a day which holds many different customs. The Romans had a custom of lighting candles to scare away evil spirits in the winter. One of the most interesting custom took place in Scotland. In the olden days, Candlemas was the day when children brought candles to school so that the classrooms could have light on dull days. As time went on, gas lighting took over from candle light. The children took money to the teacher who was suppose to spend it on sweets and cakes for the children to eat. The boy or girl taking in the most money were declared Candlemas King and Queen and they 'ruled' for six weeks. They had the power to make one whole afternoon a week a playtime and they could also let anyone they wished off punishment. Other names for Candlemas Day Candlemas's Day also has two other names. One is the 'Presentation of Christ in the Temple'. The other is the 'Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary'. Both these names come from special events in the life of baby Jesus. Candlemas Day Weather-lore, beliefs and sayings People believe that Candlemas Day predicted the weather for the rest of the winter. The weather proverbs express the idea that a fine bright sunny Candlemas day means that there is more winter to come, whereas a cloudy wet stormy Candlemas day means that the worst of winter is over. Weather Proverbs


What is the title of the third ‘Road’ film starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby?

Bing Crosby - IMDb IMDb Soundtrack | Actor | Producer Bing Crosby was born Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr. in Tacoma, Washington, the fourth of seven children of Catherine Helen "Kate" (Harrigan) and Harry Lowe Crosby, a brewery bookkeeper. He was of English and Irish descent. Crosby studied law at Gonzaga University in Spokane but was more interested in playing the drums and singing with a local band. Bing... See full bio » Born: Chewbacca Sings Silent Night in New Star Wars Holiday Video 22 December 2016 10:41 AM, -08:00 | MovieWeb a list of 25 people created 28 Jul 2011 a list of 42 people created 05 Oct 2011 a list of 34 people created 20 Oct 2011 a list of 28 people created 16 Dec 2013 a list of 32 people created 7 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Bing Crosby's work have you seen? User Polls Won     1     Oscar. Another    12 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Going My Way Father Chuck O'Malley (1944) Road to Utopia Duke Johnson / Junior Hooton (1945)  2017 Moon Rock City (performer: "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?") ( completed )  2016 12 Monkeys (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - One Hundred Years (2016) ... (performer: "Pistol Packin' Mama")  2016 Bates Motel (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Goodnight, Mother (2016) ... (performer: "Chicago Style" - uncredited)  2015-2016 Agent Carter (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes) - The Atomic Job (2016) ... (performer: "Pistol Packin' Mama" - uncredited) - Valediction (2015) ... (performer: "The Way You Look Tonight" (uncredited), "The Way You Look Tonight")  2016 Deadpool (performer: "I'll Be Home For Christmas")  2013-2015 Mike & Mike (TV Series) (performer - 7 episodes)  2015 Dolezal Backstage (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode) - Das Weihnachts-Special (2015) ... (performer: "White Christmas", "Little Drummer Boy") - 2015 Christmas Special with Kim Wilde (2015) ... (performer: "Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy")  2015 iZombie (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Cape Town (2015) ... (performer: "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas")  2015/I Krampus (performer: "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town")  2015 Fallout 4 (Video Game) (performer: "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive", "Pistol Packin' Mama")  2015 Brooklyn (performer: "Zing a Little Zong")  2014 The Wrong Mans (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - X-Mans (2014) ... (performer: "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" - uncredited)  2014 Tidsrejsen (TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes) - Se dig aldrig tilbage (2014) ... (performer: "Mele Kalikimaka") - Askesky (2014) ... (performer: "It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas" - as Crosby) - Hvem er Dixie? (2014) ... (performer: "Silent Night") - Blind Date (2014) ... (performer: "Here Comes Santa Claus")  2014 Eggnog (Short) (performer: "Here Comes Santa Claus")  2014 Get Santa (performer: "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Deck The Halls", "Away In A Manager", "I Saw Three Ships")  2014 Gotham (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Spirit of the Goat (2014) ... (performer: "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" - uncredited)  2014 Boardwalk Empire (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes) - Eldorado (2014) ... (performer: "It Must Be True" - uncredited) - Cuanto (2014) ... (performer: "I'm Through With Love", "Dancing in the Dark" - uncredited) - What Jesus Said (2014) ... (performer: "The Little Things In Life" - uncredited)  2014/I Serena ("There Ain't No Sweet Man That's Worth the Salt of My Tears")  2014 Manhattan (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The Prisoner's Dilemma (2014) ... (performer: "Don't Fence Me In" - uncredited)  2014 Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "I'll Be Home for Christmas")  2014 The Normal Heart (TV Movie) (performer: "I Love You Samantha")  2013/II The Butcher (Short) (performer: "Santa Claus is Coming to Town")  2013 Call the Midwife (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Christmas Special (2013) ... (performer: "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" - uncredited)  2013 Breaking Bad


Which political figure was best man at the 1927 second wedding of Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi?

Guglielmo Marconi - New World Encyclopedia Guglielmo Marconi Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. Ltd. Alma mater Roman Catholic Guglielmo Marconi (April 25, 1874 – July 20, 1937) was an Italian inventor, best known for his pioneering work in the use of radio wave transmissions for communication. He shared the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics with Karl Ferdinand Braun for his contribution to the development of wireless telegraphy. Marconi's mastery of long-distance signal transmission by radio waves ahead of several competitors in the field owed much to his integration of selected technologies developed by his competitors into one system and his success in securing funding. He was involved in several patent disputes with his competitors, with some decisions in his favor and some against him. Marconi's adult life had essentially two phases: The British period followed by the Italian period. Working from Britain starting in 1896 because he could secure funding there, Marconi proved his technology and established his company, the Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company (later Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company). He also married an Irish woman in 1906 and together they would have four children. Contents 9 Credits The beginning of the shift to his Italian period may be marked by his service as director of the Italian military's radio service during World War I when Italy joined the United Kingdom and France on the Allied side of the conflict. Following the war, he joined the Fascists in 1923. He divorced his first wife in 1924, and married his second wife, an Italian, in 1927. The best man at their wedding was Benito Mussolini , who by then had assumed dictatorial powers. Until his death in 1937, Marconi remained a strong supporter of Fascism and Mussolini. Birth and personal life Marconi was born on April 25, 1874 near Bologna, Italy, the second son of Giuseppe Marconi, an Italian landowner, and his Irish wife, Annie Jameson, granddaughter of the founder of the Jameson Whiskey distillery. Marconi was educated in Bologna, Florence , and Livorno. Baptized as a Catholic , he was brought up Protestant by his mother and was a member of the Anglican Church . On March 16, 1905, Marconi married Beatrice O'Brien (1882–1976), daughter of Edward Donough O'Brien, 14th Baron Inchiquin, Ireland. They had three daughters—one of whom lived only a few weeks and Degna (1908-1998) and Gioia (1916-1996)—and a son, Giulio (1910-1971). The couple divorced in 1924 and the marriage was annulled in 1927. Marconi remarried on June 15, 1927, to Maria Cristina Bezzi-Scali; Benito Mussolini was Marconi's best man. [1] [2] The couple had a single daughter, Elettra (b. 1930). He formally converted to Catholicism after his second marriage. Marconi's Italian military service consisted of serving in the Italian Army (commissioned 1914 as lieutenant) and the Italian Navy (commander). Radio work During his early years, Marconi had an interest in science and electricity . One of the scientific developments during this era came from Heinrich Hertz , who, beginning in 1888, demonstrated that one could produce and detect electromagnetic radiation —now generally known as "radio waves"—as had been predicted by James Clerk Maxwell on theoretical grounds in 1864. Hertz's death in 1894 brought published reviews of his earlier discoveries, and a renewed interest on the part of Marconi. He was permitted to briefly study the subject under Augusto Righi, a University of Bologna physicist who had done research on Hertz's work. Early experimental devices Marconi began to conduct experiments, building much of his own equipment in the attic of his home at the Villa Griffone in Pontecchio, Italy. His goal became to find a way to use radio waves to create a practical system of "wireless telegraphy"—i.e. the transmission of telegraph messages without the need for the connecting wires used by the electric telegraph. This was not a new idea—numerous investigators had been exploring various wireless telegraph technologies for over 50 years, but none had yet proven commercially successful. Marcon


Marke Rutte became Prime Minister of which European country in 2010?

Ukraine should never join EU – Dutch Prime Minister — RT News Trends Ukraine turmoil The Netherlands, which is holding the EU rotating presidency till July, is against Ukraine’s membership in the bloc because “we believe that Ukraine should have good relationships with both with Europe and Russia,” Rutte told  NU.nl, stressing that “it cannot be the case if [Ukraine] is in the European Union.” He also stressed that, “in the long term,” Ukraine should develop good and stable relations with Russia, although he admitted that it is not possible right now “due to the developments in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.” Read more Dutch vote against EU-Ukraine deal would pressure govt to ‘reconsider’ position – FM However, “it is the long-run period that matters,” he emphasized at the same time. Rutte also drew attention to the fact that Ukraine and Russia historically have close ties. “It is also about the history of Ukraine. If you look at history, Russia also originated in Kiev and other parts of Ukraine,” he said in the interview. The prime minister also admitted that Russia’s attitude towards Ukraine is at least partly understandable. “You cannot deny that Russia has a right to ask Ukraine to have good relationship [with Russia.] Russia only goes too far when it says that Ukraine may maintain good relationship only with Russia.” At the same time, he said that, if the Dutch reject the association agreement between the EU and Ukraine, Russia can regard it as a support for its own position that Ukraine should follow a policy focused solely on Russia. “We should not reward such aspiration of Russia,” he said. Earlier in March, Jean-Claude Juncker also said that Ukraine is unlikely to join the EU and NATO in the near future. “Ukraine will definitely not be able to become a member of the EU in the next 20-25 years, and not of NATO either,” he said in his speech in the Hague on March 3, urging the Dutch citizens to vote for the association agreement at the referendum at the same time. Association agreement ‘is not about’ Ukraine’s accession to EU At the same time, Rutte stressed that he supports the association agreement between the EU and Ukraine by saying that it could “greatly benefit” his country as it could provide “stability on the borders of Europe in an unstable world.” Read more 3 in 4 Dutch voters oppose EU association agreement with Ukraine – poll “Europe is prosperous but there is instability on its borders. There are large migration flows, there is terrorism. Stability on the [EU] borders is important,” he told NU.nl adding that the agreement could help to foster “rule of law, development” and fight corruption. He also stressed that free trade between the EU and Ukraine could strengthen the Dutch economy. Addressing some concerns of the people opposing the agreement, Rutte said that this treaty is not “a step towards [Ukraine’s] accession to the European Union.” Kiev’s association agreement with the bloc provisionally came into effect on January 1. In order for it to become permanent, the document has to be ratified by all EU’s 28 member states. In the meantime, a poll conducted by the Dutch television program EenVandaag in January demonstrated that 75 percent of the Dutch voters were against the ratification of the association agreement. Over 50 percent of voters said they would “definitely” vote against it, while another 25 percent of the respondents said they were “likely” to reject it. Another opinion poll conducted by the Dutch Volkskrant newspaper on March 13, demonstrated that 57 percent of the Dutch still oppose the association agreement. Read more Ukraine-EU agreement a ‘George Soros road to nowhere’ - Keiser The referendum, which will be held on April 6, is advisory, thus its results will be non-binding for the government. At the same time, a 30 percent voter turnout is enough for its results to be taken into consideration by the authorities, Dutch media report. According to the EenVandaag poll, more than half of the voters will certainly go to the polls in April, with another 17 percent saying they will “most like


Dydd Gwener is Welsh for which day of the week?

Dydd gwener - Welsh - English Translation and Examples Reference: Translated.net Welsh Ann Jones : A gytunwch fod cyfarfod dydd Gwener ar dai o fudd i bawb yn y cyfarfod hwnnw a dorrodd record a fynychwyd gan dros 200 o bobl ac yr ystyriwyd y materion a godwyd ac y cânt eu gweld o ran sut yr ydym yn cydlynu polisïau , nid yn unig ar hyd gogledd Cymru ond Cymru gyfan ? ### &nbs ; English Ann Jones : Do you agree that Friday's meeting on housing benefited everybody in that record-breaking meeting attended by over 200 people and that the issues raised were taken on board and are being seen in terms of how we are co-ordinating policies , not only across north Wales but the whole of Wales ? Last Update: 2009-11-19


The bride and groom are known as Kallah and Chatan in which religion?

Guide to the Jewish Wedding: Ceremony, Traditions, Chuppah, Ketubah   »  Marriage Guide to the Jewish Wedding Learn the deeper significance of a Jewish wedding, and print out a copy for the wedding guests, too! A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The following guide explains the beauty and joy of these the Jewish wedding traditions. The Wedding Day The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day of one's life. This day is considered a personal Yom Kippur for the chatan (Hebrew for groom) and kallah (bride), for on this day all their past mistakes are forgiven as they merge into a new, complete soul. As on Yom Kippur, both the chatan and kallah fast (in this case, from dawn until after the completion of the marriage ceremony). And at the ceremony, the chatan wears a kittel, the traditional white robe worn on Yom Kippur. [Sefardim do not have the custom to fast and wear a kittel.] Kabbalat Panim It is customary for the chatan and kallah not to see each other for one week preceding the wedding. This increases the anticipation and excitement of the event. Therefore, prior to the wedding ceremony, the chatan and kallah greet guests separately. This is called "Kabbalat Panim." Jewish tradition likens the couple to a queen and king. The kallah will be seated on a "throne" to receive her guests, while the chatan is surrounded by guests who sing and toast him. At this time there is an Ashkenazi tradition for the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom to stand together and break a plate. The reason is to show the seriousness of the commitment ― just as a plate can never be fully repaired, so too a broken relationship can never be fully repaired. Badeken Next comes the badeken, the veiling of the kallah by the chatan. The veil symbolizes the idea of modesty and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount. It is reminiscent of Rebecca covering her face before marrying Isaac (Genesis ch. 24). The Ashkenazi custom is that the chatan, accompanied by family and friends, proceeds to where the kallah is seated and places the veil over her face. This signals the groom's commitment to clothe and protect his wife. Chuppah The wedding ceremony takes place under the chuppah (canopy), a symbol of the home that the new couple will build together. It is open on all sides, just as Abraham and Sarah had their tent open all sides to welcome people in unconditional hospitality. The Ashkenazi custom is to have the chuppah ceremony outside under the stars, as a sign of the blessing given by God to the patriarch Abraham, that his children shall be "as the stars of the heavens" (Genesis 15:5). Sefardim generally have the chuppah indoors. The Ashkenazi custom is that the chatan and kallah wear no jewelry under the chuppah (marriage canopy). Their mutual commitment is based on who they are as people, not on any material possessions. The kallah follows the chatan, and both are usually escorted to the chuppah by their respective sets of parents. Under the chuppah, the Ashkenazi custom is that the kallah circles the chatan seven times. Just as the world was built in seven days, the kallah is figuratively building the walls of the couple's new world together. The number seven also symbolizes the wholeness and completeness that they cannot attain separately. The kallah then settles at the chatan's right-hand side. [At this point, the Sefardic custom is that the chatan says the blessing She'hecheyanu over a new tallit, and has in mind that the blessing also goes on the marriage. The tallit is then held by four young men over the head of the chatan and kallah.] Blessings of Betrothal (Kiddushin) Two cups of wine are used in the wedding ceremony. The first cup accompanies the betrothal blessings, recited by the rabbi. After these are recited, the couple drinks from the cup. Wine, a symbol of joy in Jewish tradition, is assoc


What is the title of director Ridley Scott’s first feature film, released in 1977?

Ridley Scott | Ridley Scott Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Born in South Shields, in Tyne and Wear, England, Scott grew up in an Army family, meaning that for most of his early life his father — an officer in the Royal Engineers — was absent. Ridley's older brother, Frank, joined the Merchant Navy when he was still young and the pair had little contact. During this time the family moved around, living in (amongst other areas) Cumbria, Wales and Germany. After the Second World War the Scott family moved back to their native north-east England, eventually settling in Teesside (whose industrial landscape would later inspire similar scenes in Blade Runner ). He enjoyed watching films, and his favourites include Lawrence of Arabia, Citizen Kane and Seven Samurai. Scott studied in Teesside from 1954 to 1958, at Grangefield Grammar School and later in West Hartlepool College of Art, graduating with a Diploma in Design. He progressed to an M.A. in graphic design at the Royal College of Art from 1960 to 1962. At the RCA he contributed to the college magazine, 'ARK' and helped to establish its film department. For his final show he made a black and white short film, 'Boy and Bicycle', starring his younger brother, Tony Scott, and his father. The film's main visual elements would become features of Scott's later work; it was issued on the 'Extras' section of 'The Duellists' DVD. After graduation in 1963 he secured a job as a trainee set designer with the BBC, leading to work on the popular television police series 'Z-Cars' and the science fiction series 'Out of the Unknown'. Scott was an admirer of Stanley Kubrick early in his development as a director. For his entry to the BBC traineeship Scott remade 'Paths of Glory' as a short film. He was assigned to design the second Doctor Who serial, The Daleks, which would have entailed realising the famous alien creatures. However, shortly before he was due to start work a schedule conflict meant that he was replaced on the serial by Raymond Cusick. At the BBC, Scott was placed into a director training programme and, before he left the corporation, had directed episodes of Z-Cars, its spin-off, Softly, Softly, and adventure series Adam Adamant Lives!. In 1968 Ridley Scott and his brother Tony Scott founded Ridley Scott Associates (RSA), a film and commercial production company. Early Career Edit Scott left the BBC in 1968 and established a production company, Ridley Scott Associates (RSA), working with Alan Parker, Hugh Hudson, Hugh Johnson and employing his younger brother, Tony. After making television commercials in the UK during the 1970s, including most notably the 1974 Hovis advert, "Bike Round" (New World Symphony), which was filmed in Shaftesbury, Dorset, he moved to Hollywood, where he produced and directed a number of top box office films. The Duelist Edit Ridley Scott's first feature film was The Duellists which opened in 1977 to critical acclaim. The Duellists of 1977 was Ridley Scott's first feature film. It was produced in Europe and won a Best Debut Film medal at the Cannes Film Festival but made limited commercial impact in the US. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it featured two French Hussar officers, D'Hubert and Feraud (played by Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel ). Their quarrel over an initially minor incident turns into a bitter, long-drawn out feud over the following fifteen years, interwoven with the larger conflict that provides its backdrop. The film is lauded for its historically authentic portrayal of Napoleonic uniforms and military conduct, as well as its accurate early-nineteenth-century fencing techniques recreated by fight choreographer William Hobbs. Alien Edit Scott's box office disappointment with The Duellists was compounded by the success being enjoyed by Alan Parker with American-backed films — Scott admitted he was "ill for a week" with envy. Scott had originally planned to next adapt an opera, Tristan and Isolde, but after seeing Star Wars, he became convinced of the potential of large scale, effects-driven films. He therefore accepted the job


Who won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland?

Winners of the 1970s - What happened to them? | News | Eurovision Song Contest Winners of the 1970s - What happened to them? ABBA in Brighton after their victory in 1974 Published 18 Aug 2011 at 23:06 Written by Tweet We've looked at the winners of the 50s and 60s to see what happened to them and now we take a peek at another iconic era in Eurovision Song Contest history - The 1970s! The 1970s was a very iconic decade for Europe's favourite TV show. It is a decade that produced some of the contest's most memorable winners, some of whom are still household names today. Take a look below at the ten winners who took Europe by storm in the 70s.... And maybe, just maybe you will recognise a few of them! 1970 - Dana (Ireland) Born Rosemary Brown in 1951, Dana began her life in a musical family. She walked in the footsteps of her mother and father and won talent competitions, subsequently catching the eye of a producer in 1965 after winning a folk music competition. Dana made an attempt enter the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969, coming second in the Irish National Song Contest with the song Look Around. The next year she was invited to compete again with the song All Kinds Of Everything, which went on to win the competition on the 21st of March 1970 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was Ireland's first ever win at the competition and her song was a hit all over the world. After the competition, Dana went on to have mixed success, releasing various singles and albums. She also tried out a bit of acting and released an autobiography. Outside of music, Dana went on to have a formiddable career as a politician, coming third in the Irish presidential election in 1997. In 1999 she was elected to the European Parliament and tried to enter local politics in the early 2000s. Most recently Dana has put her political career on hold and returned to showbusiness, appearing on a celebrity dancing competition and released her own record label. 1971 - Séverine (Monaco) Séverine appeared under a number of stage names before entering Europe's favourite TV show. Early in her career she was known as "Celine" when performing with various bands and then in 1968 she appeared as "Robbie Lorr" performing at the Golf Drouot music club in Paris. In 1969 the stagename "Séverine" appeared and she signed a record contract. Her success came when she represented Monaco at the Eurovision Contest held at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, Ireland on the 3rd of April 1971. Her song, Un banc, un arbre, une rue became an instant hit all over Europe. Following her win, Séverine had success in her native France but most notably in Germany where a number of her songs were big schlager hits. She also appeared on the coveted programme, ZDF-Hitparade a number of times and appeared in the German national final in 1975 and 1982 where she came 7th and 10th respectively. Most recently Séverine has released further material as well as performing back in France and in 2006 she accompanied the Monaco's delegation to Athens. She has also been working as a singing teacher in Paris. 1972 - Vicky Leandros (Luxembourg) Vicky Leandros was born in 1949 on the island of Corfu in Greece, into a musical family. Her father Leo Leandros was already an established artist and composer. Vicky grew up in Germany and started singing at a young age, releasing her first single in 1965. In 1967, Vicky represented Luxembourg in Vienna with the song, L'amour est bleu, which came 4th. It was a however, a huge hit all over world and has been covered by many artists. Vicky continued to release singles and appeared on a number of TV shows, including hosting a show on the BBC in the UK called Music My Way, before once again representing Luxembourg in 1972 with the song Après Toi. This was again a huge hit for Vicky and paved the way for a long career, which saw her have success in Europe, Canada, the USA and Japan inparticular. Throughout the 80s and 90s Vicky's success continued and she notably recorded the German version of the Titanic sound track, My Heart Will Go On in the late 90s. Most recently, Vicky


In 2006, which 19th Century American novelist was finally reunited with his wife, Sophia, when her remains were taken from London to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Massachusetts, and buried with him?

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Which football team won the English FA Cup in 1971?

Charlie George vs Liverpool: FA Cup Final 1971 - YouTube Charlie George vs Liverpool: FA Cup Final 1971 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 Jul 14, 2012 Video description: Charlie George's famous performance in the 1971 FA Cup final against Bill Shankly's Liverpool at Wembley. Just days before, Arsenal had secured the league title at White Hart Lane and were on the verge of completing the first ever 'double' in Arsenal history, and the first FA Cup win for over 20 years. Music is by Saxon Shore: Isolated by the Secrets of Your Fellow Man. Charlie George profile: 157 starts, 49 goals. That was the sum of Charlie George's time at Arsenal - hardly mindblowing - Kevin Campbell scored more goals for Arsenal than Charlie.So why was he voted the 9th greatest player in Arsenal's history? Part of the reason is because Charlie did what every fan dreamed of; he grew up watching Arsenal on the terraces, and ended up scoring the winning goal in an FA Cup final. He was Arsenal through and through. And, as this video demonstrates, on his day Charlie George was a fantastic player - a good passer of the ball, fantastic shooting technique and with the frame of a traditional centre forward. However Charlie also possessed some bad luck with injuries (sound familiar?) as well as having an outspoken personality - which under authoritarian managers, often caused friction. He only ever won 1 England cap (on being subbed off, he told the England manager to 'fuck off') and probably never fulfilled his amazing potential. However he still had a great career, the pinnacle of which was this performance. Category Standard YouTube License Music