Which 1965 Bob Dylan album features the songs `Mr Tambourine Man', 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' and 'Maggie's Farm'?

Home | The Official Bob Dylan Site Amazon | iTunes | Bob Dylan Store Bob Dylan on Muhammad Ali “If the measure of greatness is to gladden the heart of every human being on the face of the earth, then he truly was the greatest. In every way he was the bravest, the kindest and the most excellent of men.” Hear “All the Way” off ‘Fallen Angels’ “All the Way” is the second song released off the album Fallen Angels out May 20. Both “All the Way” and “Melancholy Mood” are available instantly with all digital pre-orders of the album. The track can also be streamed here and on Apple Music. ‘Fallen Angels’ is Now Available! Order your copy today. Bob Dylan’s new album, Fallen Angels, is available now for instant download, on CD, or on limited edition vinyl. Visit the Bob Dylan Music Store “The Cutting Edge” Exclusive Premieres See and hear all the exclusive premieres from Bob Dylan’s The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12 Introducing the Bob Dylan Studio A Revisited Micro-site Put yourself in the studio during the 1965-66 sessions by visiting the Studio A Revisited microsite, which gives you an opportunity to play with the four studio “stems” that make up “Like A Rolling Stone” and more. Bob Dylan Wins a 2016 Grammy Award Can You Sing As Well As Bob Dylan? Singing Session on Studio A Revisited has launched and allows fans around the globe to step up to the microphone in an attempt to match Bob Dylan’s unique phrasing and timbre. Bob Dylan – The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12 BOB DYLAN – THE CUTTING EDGE 1965-1966: THE BOOTLEG SERIES VOL. 12, A DELUXE 6CD ANTHOLOGY, TO BE RELEASED BY COLUMBIA RECORDS/LEGACY RECORDINGS ON NOVEMBER 6 Latest Volume in Acclaimed Dylan Bootleg Series Premieres Previously Unreleased Studio Recordings–including Never-Before-Heard Songs, Outtakes, Rehearsal Tracks, and Alternate Versions–from the Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde On Blonde Sessions “The Lyrics: Since 1962” Available Now! Visit the Bob Dylan Store Apparel, posters and more at the Bob Dylan Store . Run your fingers down my spine; Bring me a touch of bliss The Story of “The Cutting Edge” WATCH THE VIDEO


Which 1984 Bruce Springsteen album features the songs 'Dancing In The Dark', 'Glory Days' and 'My Hometown'?

Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Tour Album Released « Radio.com Related: Watch Bruce Springsteen Dance with His Mom to ‘Dancing in the Dark’ Now, for the first time ever, Springsteen will be officially releasing a complete recording from this tour. The album will be from the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., recorded on August 5th of that year, roughly two months after the iconic Born in the U.S.A. album had been released. Check out the track list for the live album below. Bruce Springsteen’s Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 1984 is out now . Bruce Springsteen’s Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 1984 Track List “Born in the U.S.A.”


What is the county town of County Kerry?

County Kerry – Aran Sweaters Direct Aran Sweaters Direct on Jul 08, 2016 On the southwestern portion of Ireland, County Kerry is home to some of the most widely recognized locations in Ireland. Killarney , the Dingle Peninsula , and the County Town of Tralee make "The Kingdom" well known all around the world. The geography of County Kerry includes mountain and sea, with peaks that number among the highest in the country. Mount Brandon and Mount Carrauntoohill grace the coastal peninsulas. Rainfall is abundant here, and the proximity of the Gulf Stream just off the Kerry coast adds warm water temperatures to the mix, making Kerry the perfect environment for a wide variety of greenery and exotic plant life.  Highlights of County Kerry The Ring of Kerry is the premier path of visitors who want to experience a comprehensive collection of the best examples of Ireland's culture and scenery, and meet and interact with local residents. Beginning at the Village of Cahirciveen , the birthplace of the "Liberator" Daniel O'Connell, the Dingle Peninsula contains some of the most breathtaking and unusual coastal scenery on the entire island, in fact, in the entire world. You will hear the rhythm of the Gaelic language here, in an area where it is spoken freely and studied in schools throughout this Gaeltacht region. A trip to the Blasket Islands is a visit into Ireland's past, where life was difficult and primitive. Some of the country's great literary classics emerged from the hardship and isolation of this beautiful place. The "Jewel of Killarney" shines brightly at Muckross Estate and Traditional Farms , where the manor museum holds relics of the traditional past in furniture, art and design. Its working farms keep the agricultural past of the region alive, with a dairy, blacksmith shop, cloth weaving and live animals. The attractive gardens blend into the natural woodlands at the edge of Killarney National Park . The complete history of County Kerry, The Kingdom, can be vividly experienced at the heritage centre of the same name in the Kerry County Museum at Tralee . A variety of exhibits, presented with the use of a variety of interpretative methods accurately represent events and people of the region reaching nearly 8,000 years into the past. History of County Kerry On the Dingle Peninsula itself, evidence of human inhabitants extends back in time nearly 6,000 years to the Mesolithic period. The peninsula is dotted with interesting archeological finds from this period, as well as the Stone and Bronze Ages, on into Viking and Medieval Times. Located in the western part of Munster Province, County Kerry once belonged to now defunct County Desmond, ruled by the family of the same name. It was called "the Kingdom", or Kingdom of Ciar, who was the forefather of the clan O'Connor. This is just one written explanation - there are several schools of thought as to where the name originated. Modern history began with Henry II taking over rule from the clans of the region, and continues on through centuries marked by the valiant but failed rebellions of the locals against the English. The Penal Laws were strictly enforced here, persecuting those of the Catholic faith - preventing them from owning land, running for public office, and practicing their religion. A well-known event in the local history of County Kerry was The Dingle Massacre. It took place in June of 1793, when a crowd of locals assembled to ascertain the future of the ongoing policy of the tithe--10% tariff. Rumors had been circulated that the policy was on the verge of being abolished. The gathering was deemed illegal and British soldiers stationed at a nearby post fired upon the crowd, killing fourteen local residents and wounding many more. The eventful centuries that followed in County Kerry history were filled with struggle and persecution, and also by encouraging milestones such as the Catholic Emancipation, engineered in large part by County Kerry's own Daniel O' Connell, known as "The Liberator". The Famine impacted the region severely in the 1850s. The rural nature o


County Mayo Travel guide: Tourist info&things to do Golf   Mayo is Ireland's third biggest county and an exciting blend of rugged mountain trails and beautiful beaches set in the Western coastline. With a host of small villages dotted about the coastal area Mayo is suited to people trying to indulge themselves away from civilisation. But with large towns like Ballina and Westport it's modern and vibrant enough to boats a great nightlife. Mayo also includes Ireland's largest island. Achill Island is accessible from the mainland by bridge. Its magnificent sandy beaches, sea cliffs and warm hospitality bring visitors back again and again for holidays. The famous Atlantic Drive takes you on a journey of scenic splendour, a must for all visitors to Achill. For the more adventurous Achill boasts no less than two adventure centres which offer the best in windsurfing, sailing, abseiling, diving and many other activities. This is an overview of Mayo. Below are a few cities and towns of interest. Ballina | Ballinrobe | Ballintubber | Ballycastle | Belmullet | Castlebar | Charlestown | Claremorris | Cong | Foxford | Killala | Kiltimagh | Murrisk | Swinford | Westport Watersports are popular all over the county. Whether on the coast or by the idyllic shores of Loughs Corrib, Carra, and Mask, freshwater fishing and angling are hugely popular. And whole those who like to fish do so there is a wealth of wildlife on the coast or in the lakes. Tours are available of favourite haunts of everything from otters to dolphins. The town of Westport is especially suitable for those with a love of fishing no matter what style or type you prefer. Mayo also contains one of the world's most famous sites of religious pilgrimage in Knock. The Marian Shrine there is visited every year by hundreds of thousands of people and an airport was built to cater to the increasing number of visitors. The remnants of early Christian settlements and colonies are to be found all over the county and the experience of visiting these sites of ancient Irish heritage is fascinating. Ballina is Mayo's largest town and has a rich variety of pubs and nightclubs with a range of suitable accommodation to suit anyone's budget. Ballina is also host to one of Ireland's major summer festivals, the Ballina Salmon Festival held in second week of July every year and it's certainly a reason to visit if you're in the country at the time. The west of Ireland is a place of serene unspoilt beauty. Mayo's crystal clear lakes and rivers are a prime example of the beauty that awaits you in one of the garden spots of Ireland. Features on Places to visit in Mayo


In which city did the final of the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League take place?

Champions League draw live: Arsenal vs Barcelona; Europa League draw - who will Man Utd get? - Telegraph 16:56 A final thought from Paul Hayward... The form book is not on Arsenal’s side. They lost the 2006 final to Barcelona and were also on the wrong end of Catalonian brilliance in the 2009-10 quarter-finals and 2010-11 round of 16. Five times in a row Wenger’s European adventure has ended before the quarter-finals. Last season’s reverse to Monaco on away goals was the worst of those let-downs. Pure negligence. The imagination glows brightest for the majesty of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez on the Arsenal pitch, where Mesut Ozil now seems to understand that dominating English football with his skills is within his range. But his day job – the Premier League – comes first. 16:36 Man City to cruise through City cannot complain about this. Manuel Pellegrini reaps the rewards of topping the group by drawing a side that hasn’t reached the knockout stage in 16 years. In Andriy Yarmolenko, Kiev boast a talented talisman. But the Ukraine team’s cause isn’t helped by their home leg being played behind closed doors. With Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero fit, City should cruise into the quarter-finals. 16:20 Alan Smith: Chelsea to edge PSG Far from ideal for either club having met in the knockout stages in the previous two seasons. But with the score at 1-1, the French giants may fancy taking the lead if Chelsea continue their mysteriously poor form. Yet an awful lot can happen between now and February. This looks set to be a very close contest. As always, keeping Zlatan Ibrahimovich quiet will play a central part in Jose Mourinho’s plans. Diego Costa clashed with Thiago Silva last season 16:02 Alan Smith on Arsenal v Barcelona The worst possible outcome for Arsene Wenger’s side who must play out of their skins to stand a chance of reaching the quarter finals. The obvious conundrum is how can an Arsenal back four presumably featuring the less than nippy Per Mertesacker possibly contain the mighty threat of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi? The Gunners will need luck and every ounce of their quality to find a way past the reigning champions. 15:51 Dynamo Kiev game will be 'farcical' The editor of Manchester City fanzine, King of the Kippax, has had his say on the prospect of City's first leg Champions League tie being played in front of an empty stadium in Kiev. Fans will be barred from attending the first leg in Kiev Dynamo Kiev have been told by Uefa that they must play European ties in front of an empty stadium after racist attacks on fans during a Champions League tie with Chelsea. Editor, Dave Wallace, told the BBC that the decision not to move the tie to a neutral venue, thus allowing fans to watch the game, was "farcical". "Maybe it should be played at a neutral venue, that would make more sense. "The ground won't be empty - there'll be a few hundred Kiev fans allowed in, but no City fans. It's totally disappointing. Some of our fans will go over but probably watch it in a local bar," said Wallace. 15:33 Draw conspiracy? There have been a few Twitter rumblings amongst some disgruntled Arsenal fans that Javier Zanetti put in a less than professional performance as chief ball drawer this afternoon. We have the footage here: make your own mind up. 15:16 Dreams do come true in the Europa League... This is lovely. Tim Sparv of Midtjylland, Manchester United's Europa League opponents, has just heard the news about the draw and he could not be happier... Unreal! I'm actually going to play against Manchester United. The club I've supported since I was a boy. @EuropaLeague @ManUtd 15:02 Kluivert's still got it Afternoon all. Callum Davis here to bring you any more Champions League draw reaction, as well as any general trolling of Arsenal. With all the draw drama this morning you might have missed this outrageous 45-yard chip from former Champions League winner, Patrick Kluivert. Watch it. It's absurd. Patrick Kluivert is still REALLY good at football. pic.twitter.com/7L8D0jvvIK 14:30 Sam Wallace on the draw t will be 10


Which character in Eastenders is played by the actress Cheryl Fergison?

Cheryl Fergison - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack Cheryl Fergison was born on August 27, 1964 in Sidcup, Kent, England as Cheryl Ann Campbell. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Cold Enough for Snow (1997) and Genghis Cohn (1993). She has been married to Yassine Al-Jermoni since April 28, 2011. She was previously married to Jamshed Saddiqi. See full bio » Born: a list of 660 people created 01 Jan 2013 a list of 2498 people created 20 Apr 2013 a list of 8 people created 18 Dec 2013 a list of 12 people created 16 Dec 2015 a list of 4135 people created 4 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Cheryl Fergison's work have you seen? User Polls EastEnders Heather / Heather Trott / Meg (2005-2016) Genghis Cohn Frau Langer, Schatz's Housekeeper (1993)  2014 Big School (TV Series) Jo  2013 The Spa (TV Series) Ms Wylde  2006 Bad Girls (TV Series) Latoya  2006 The IT Crowd (TV Series) Judy  2004-2005 Little Britain (TV Series) Joanna Harding  1997 A Royal Scandal (TV Movie) Cleaning Maid  1992 'Allo 'Allo (TV Series) Desiree  1992 Covington Cross (TV Series) Maid 1 - The Persecution (1992) ... Maid 1 - Outlaws (1992) ... Maid 1 - Episode dated 22 December 2008 (2008) ... (performer: "Last Christmas" - uncredited) Hide   2015 Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) Herself - Contestant  2014 Famous, Rich & Hungry (TV Series documentary) Herself  2012-2013 Celebrity Big Brother (TV Series) Herself  2010-2013 This Morning (TV Series) Herself  2013 Celebrity Juice (TV Series) Herself  2008-2013 Loose Women (TV Series) Herself / Herself - Presenter  2012 EastEnders Revealed (TV Series documentary) Herself  2011 Children in Need (TV Series) Herself  2010 Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) Herself - Audience Member  2010 Shooting Stars (TV Series) Herself  2008 The Weakest Link (TV Series) Herself  2009 The Birth of the Hom-Com (Video documentary short) Red Team Woman (uncredited) Played Jenny in Strinderg's "The Dance of Death" - Almeida Theatre, London (1995). See more » Official Sites: Did You Know? Trivia: Her EastEnders (1985) character Heather Trott was one of 3 women to get married, give birth and die on the show. The other characters are Laura Beale ( Hannah Waterman ) and Pauline Fowler ( Wendy Richard ). Heather was the 3rd character to do this; she married Minty Peterson ( Cliff Parisi ) on the episode dated 24 April 2008, gave birth to her son George ( Joshua Jacobs ) on the episode dated 20 ... See more » Star Sign:


Which character in Coronation Street is played by the actress Katherine Kelly?

Katherine Kelly: Coronation Street star back on stage - BBC News BBC News Katherine Kelly: Coronation Street star back on stage By Tim Masters Entertainment and arts correspondent, BBC News 23 January 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel For five years, Katherine Kelly has played Coronation Street's mouthy, stroppy Becky McDonald. Now she is adjusting to life away from the cobbles on stage at the National Theatre. "I've been at the National now for six weeks now and I still don't know where I'm going! It really is the rabbit warren of all rabbit warrens, I tell you." We are in a small studio in the depths of the National Theatre, where Katherine Kelly is in final rehearsals for Oliver Goldsmith's 18th Century comedy She Stoops To Conquer. She finished filming the final scenes for her blonde alter-ego, Becky McDonald, in mid-December. But her final episode airs this week on ITV1, just as previews for her new play begin at the NT's Olivier Theatre. She was like seven characters in one Katherine Kelly on her character Becky McDonald "I never thought that one character would keep me interested for five years, but she really did," says Kelly of the TV role that has brought her national fame. "She was like seven characters in one. We got to see the young and fun Becky, we got to see her first proper love affair, we got to see her maternal side, it really was a massive journey. She was so rich and deep." 'Twitch of an eye' For the Rada-trained actress, her role as Kate Hardcastle marks the resumption of a stage career that included several productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). It means the rediscovery of some old skills. "I guess it's turning up the volume on everything. When I first started in Corrie I'd been at the RSC for 18 months and I had to train myself to take everything down." Kelly adds: "It's using completely different muscles to television, where your most emotional moments are done in a close-up - even just a twitch of an eye. "That won't hold on a stage this big - it's one of the biggest stages in the country. I don't do things by halves!" She Stoops to Conquer, directed by Jamie Lloyd, is a comedy of mistaken identities involving Hardcastle (Steve Pemberton), a wealthy man who seeks to marry off his daughter Kate (Kelly). Image caption David Fynn (Tony Lumpkin) and Cush Jumbo (Miss Neville) in She Stoops To Conquer rehearsals "She's the heroine of the piece and she's very feisty," says Kelly. "She spins the events of the night to work in her favour, and for 1773 that was very forward-thinking of Oliver Goldsmith." Kelly won the role in the "corsets and wigs" production several months after deciding to quit Coronation Street. It was, she points out, her first audition in five years. But when did the Barnsley-born actress first catch the acting bug? "My mum and dad's hobby was amateur dramatics," she explains. "One of my first memories is running up and down the theatre at Wakefield Opera House. "Whenever there was a show like Calamity Jane, me and my siblings would be plonked on stage in a costume because it was easier to have us in it rather than sort out babysitters." Kelly took on the role of Becky McDonald in Coronation Street in 2006. The character went on to become the 50th barmaid to serve at the Rovers Return. When she exits the show on Monday night, it will be the climax to a storyline involving ex-husband Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow. Image caption Monday's Coronation Street sees the exit of Katherine Kelly as mouthy Becky In true soap style, there's a big showdown at Steve and Tracy's wedding. Kelly reveals that the "Becky" necklace she's worn throughout the show is one of her keepsakes. "I bought it in the first place," she laughs. "When I went back as a regular after the first three months, I thought 'let's get some bling on the scene' - so I bought this 'Becky' necklace from the Arndale Centre and four sovereign rings from Argos. "Those are the five things that I've taken away and I've got them in a little box on my dressing table at home." Does the actress envisage Bec


Which Egyptian president was toppled from power due to popular unrest in 2011?

Egypt Revolution 2011: A Complete Guide To The Unrest | The Huffington Post Egypt Revolution 2011: A Complete Guide To The Unrest 01/30/2011 07:21 pm ET | Updated May 25, 2011 5k Craig Kanalley Senior Editor, Big News & Live Events, The Huffington Post Having trouble digesting the Egypt revolution? Not sure about the latest events and why they matter? Or just curious to learn more about Egypt in general? You've come to the right place. The Huffington Post is aggregating our comprehensive coverage into easily-digestible nuggets below to help those who feel overwhelmed. This page is 100% human-curated. It will be fluid and changing as major developments happen, so please keep checking back. And please share it with your friends, family and colleagues. You can find our latest live blog here and get all the context you need below! Have a tip to share? Call 00-1-315-636-0962 or email us at egypt@huffingtonpost.com. THE BASICS What's Going On In Egypt? : Protests started on Tuesday, January 25, when -- inspired by the successful revolution in Tunisia -- thousands began taking to the streets to protest poverty, rampant unemployment, government corruption and autocratic governance of President Hosni Mubarak, who has ruled the country for 30 years. These were the first protests on such a large scale in Egypt since the 1970s. Read more here. Why Egypt Matters : Why is the story gaining traction? There are a number of factors that make Egypt's unrest important, in both that country, the Middle East, and the world. Click here to see the top reasons why Egypt should matter to you. What It's Being Called : The Egyptian revolution is also referred to as the Egyptian Protests, Days of Rage, the Papyrus Revolution and the Lotus Revolution. Quick Facts About Egypt : Established in 3100 B.C., Egypt today has a population of approximately 79 million. Its people speak Arabic and 99% are Egyptian. The country staged its first modern revolution in 1919 and established independence in 1922. Continued instability due to remaining British influence led to a second revolution in 1952 and the creation of the Egyptian Republic in 1953. TIMELINE OF KEY DEVELOPMENTS


Which American authoress wrote the novels 'Ethan Frome' and 'The Age of Innocence'?

Writings Edith Wharton | Video | C-SPAN.org Supreme Court July 30, 2001 Writings of Edith Wharton Guests examined the history of the Gilded Age through the writings of Edith Wharton, author of The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, The Custom of the Country and Ethan Frome. Wharton wrote The… read more Writings of Edith Wharton Guests examined the history of the Gilded Age through the writings of Edith Wharton, author of The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, The Custom of the Country and Ethan Frome. Wharton wrote The Age of Innocence in 1920, with the story taking place in the late 1800s in “Old New York.” Among the topics addressed were the U.S. during the turn of the century, life among “elite” society, how “old money families” of New York dealt with the “newly rich,” and America’s growing role internationally. The program was telecast from Mrs. Wharton’s home, The Mount, which she designed and built in Massachusetts and which featured several items relating to her life and career. close Transcript type


Which American author wrote the novels 'Sophie's Choice' and 'The Confessions of Nat Turner'?

William Styron | About William Styron | American Masters | PBS About William Styron William Styron: The Way of The Writer About William Styron Comments The work of William Styron, which includes novels such as SOPHIE’S CHOICE and THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER, has generated both praise and controversy over the past fifty years. Grounded in history and epic in sweep, his fiction has grappled with some of the most harrowing events and unresolved moral questions of our time. He combines a concern for history and the fundamental needs of a healthy society with personal exploration to consistently create writing of intense depth. William Styron was born on June 11, 1925 in Newport News, Virginia. His father was a shipyard engineer who suffered from depression and his mother passed away when he was only thirteen. A rebellious child, Styron was sent to a boys’ preparatory school soon after his mother’s death. Moving from school to school, he eventually ended up at Duke University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts. The next year he enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he became a first lieutenant during World War II. After leaving the service, he moved to New York, where he supported his fledgling writing career working at McGraw-Hill Publishing. He also began taking classes with Hiram Haydn at the New School for Social Research. With guidance and encouragement from Haydn, Styron made his stunning debut at the age of twenty-six with LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS (1951). This novel launched his career and earned him the American Academy’s Prix de Rome. Told under the shadow of the Hiroshima bombing, LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS charts the tragic descent into suicide of a young woman raised in a troubled Virginia family. He followed LIE DOWN IN DARKNESS with THE LONG MARCH (1957), SET THIS HOUSE ON FIRE (1960), and one of his most famous novels, THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER (1967). Published at the height of the civil rights movement, THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER is told from the point of view of the historical figure who led a disastrous and bloody slave insurrection which set the stage for the Civil War. Winning a Pulitzer Prize, THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER was both praised as a brave look into a rarely represented life, and maligned for what many saw as a clichéd conception of a black man. Styron’s next novel did not appear for more than ten years. The tragedy of SOPHIE’S CHOICE (1979) is played out between a young Virginia writer and a Polish Holocaust survivor in an urban Jewish enclave of Brooklyn. It takes place during the aftermath of World War II, an era Styron describes as “a nightmarish Sargasso Sea of guilt and apprehensions.” In SOPHIE’S CHOICE, Styron weaves a fictional tale, profound in its engagement, with major recent historical events. Made into a popular movie starring Meryl Streep, SOPHIE’S CHOICE returned Styron to the popular eye as both a controversial personality and a major writer. The same year as the movie SOPHIE’S CHOICE appeared, Styron produced a book of essays entitled THE QUIET DUST & OTHER WRITINGS. His next great work, however, was not until his 1990 book, DARKNESS VISIBLE: A MEMOIR OF MADNESS. Addressing questions of depression, suicide, and alcoholism, DARKNESS VISIBLE is a beautiful and personal account of the effects of depression. In a sense it is the continuation of his social and political concerns manifested in an investigation of the personal core of our lives in society. Throughout the 1990s, Styron continued to write, publish, edit, and receive numerous awards for his contributions to American literature. Authoring A TIDEWATER MORNING: THREE TALES FROM YOUTH (1993) and FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS: IN THEIR OWN WORDS (1994, with Mariana Ruth Cook) and winning the National Medal of Arts and the Common Wealth Award, Styron has secured his place in the history of literature. His thought-provoking work will long remain important to readers interested in the serious workings of the mind and heart of contemporary society. William Styron died on November 1st, 2006. He was 81 years old. What did you think?


In which 1973 Terence Malick film did Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek play a couple of psychotic murderers?

Badlands (1973) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An impressionable teenage girl from a dead-end town and her older greaser boyfriend embark on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 17 Mar 2011 a list of 39 titles created 12 Sep 2011 a list of 29 titles created 11 Sep 2013 a list of 22 titles created 21 Sep 2013 a list of 37 titles created 22 Mar 2015 Search for " Badlands " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. Show HTML View more styles User Polls Nominated for     1     BAFTA Film Award. Another    3 wins. See more awards  » Videos A hot-tempered farm laborer convinces the woman he loves to marry their rich but dying boss so that they can have a claim to his fortune. Director: Terrence Malick Terrence Malick 's adaptation of James Jones ' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War. Director: Terrence Malick The story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents' conflicting teachings. Director: Terrence Malick The story of the English exploration of Virginia, and of the changing world and loves of Pocahontas. Director: Terrence Malick After falling in love in Paris, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Their church's Spanish-born pastor struggles with his faith, while Neil encounters a woman from his childhood. Director: Terrence Malick Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family. Director: Wim Wenders In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied West Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically. Director: Peter Bogdanovich A writer indulging in all that Los Angeles and Las Vegas has to offer undertakes a search for love and self via a series of adventures with six different women. Director: Terrence Malick A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered. Director: Francis Ford Coppola A dropout from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest. Director: Bob Rafelson The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child. Director: David Lynch A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he reunites with a hip American journalism student and attempts to persuade her to run away with him to Italy. Director: Jean-Luc Godard Edit Storyline It's the late 1950s. Mid-twenty-something Kit is a restless and unfocused young man with a James Dean vibe and swagger which he has heard mentioned about him more than once. Fifteen year old Holly has a somewhat cold relationship with her sign painter father, if only because she is the primary reminder of his wife, who died of pneumonia when Holly was a child. The two meet when Holly and her father move from Texas to the small town where Kit lives, Fort Dupree, South Dakota. They slowly fall in love, something about which she cannot tell her father because of their age difference and Kit coming from the wrong side of the tracks. When he tries to take Holly away with him, Kit, on an impulse, shoots her father dead. After letting the initial emotions of the situation settle down, Holly decides voluntarily to go with Kit, they trying to make it look like the


In Arthurian legend, who returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake?

Lady of the Lake (Camelot, Arthurian Legend) LADY of the LAKE Identity/Class: Celtic Goddess ( Camelot and modern eras) Occupation: Goddess, guardian of Excalibur Affiliations: Loosely connected to Celtic Gods ;     uncertain connection to Nimue/Vivienne (see comments)     Avengers West Coast, Black Knight (Dane Whitman), Captain Britain (Brian Braddock), Adam Crown , Excalibur, Green Knight, Iron Man (Tony Stark), Lancelot , Merlin , Arthur Pendragon Enemies: Bane, Hela, Iweret, Leah, Loki, Manchester Gods, Master Wilson, Red Lord , Sir Accalon;     possibly Sir Balin Known Relatives: Dyonas (father), Llew-Llaw-Gyffes (uncle), Gwydion (grandfather), Arianrhod (grandmother), Dagda , Leir , Amaethon (granduncles); Mabuz (possible son?) Aliases: Nimue, Nineve, the Maiden of the Lake; see comments Base of Operations: An undersea kingdom or castle possibly beneath Lake Benoye, Benoye, France; First Appearance: Uncertain, possibly Morte D' Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory (15th century);         (Marvel Universe): (Marvel UK) Hulk Comic#18 (July 4, 1979)   Powers/Abilities: Uncertain. She is apparently immune to the effects of aging and conventional disease. She apparently can survive underwater, although it may be that she uses the lake or other sources of water as a portal to another realm. She may be able to travel to Otherworld/Avalon, and possibly to other dimensions as well. She has long held the sword Excalibur, which she bestows unto only the most worthy swordsmen. In one appearance, she was a green woman, able to transform into (or composed of) a watery substance. She could transport herself to anywhere in which a large pool of water was present. She also may be able to travel through time, or at least view future events. She demonstrated a few other, unspecified magical powers. In another appearance, she had certain powers of vegetation, able to extend vines and branches from her body. The Lady of the Lake is typically described as being clad in shimmering, white robes of the purest samite. History: The Lady of The Lake was a mysterious female credited with giving King Arthur the legendary sword Excalibur and the mystic scabbard which protected the wearer from dying. She was also credited with abducting Lancelot to her underwater dwelling to be her ward, training him to be the greatest of all knights.     Other stories attribute Lancelot du Lac's ("of the Lake") prowess to the Lady of the Lake (with shades of the Achilles myth) baptizing him in a magic pool as a child . In some of the tales, she stole the child Lancelot and cured his madness. This was done so Lancelot could become guard to her weak son Mabuz who was tormented by Iweret. (Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition#9: Morgan le Fay) - Morgan le Fay stole the enchanted sword Excalibur and its magic scabbard (the wearer of the scabbard would lose no blood, no matter how seriously he were wounded). Morgan had the sword and scabbard replaced with non-magical replicas and then presented her lover, Sir Accolon, with the real Excalibur and scabbard. She then duped Accolon into attacking a knight, with him not knowing that knight was Arthur. Despite his skill and courage, Arthur might have perished at Accolon's hands had not Nimue used her magic to force Accolon to drop Excalibur. Arthur then seized Excalibur and defeated Accolon, revealing Morgan's plot in the process. (New Excalibur#10) - After Camelot fell under the onslaught of "dragons" (actually Makluans), Percy followed the call of the Lady of the Lake, who pulled him into her waters and sent him forward in time to possess the body of Dane Whitman (the Black Knight of the modern era). With the Ebony Blade, the Percy-possessed Whitman slashed into Percy's own corpse and retrieved a scroll (presumably placed there by the Lady). He fought the arriving Excalibur (Captain Britain, Dazzler (Alison Blaire), Juggernaut, Nocturne (TJ Wagner), Sage, Pete Wisdom) and was knocked out by the Juggernaut. Sage read the scroll, learning that only Excalibur could save Camelot. (New Excalibur#11)


In Arthurian legend, who was the father of King Arthur?

Uther Pendragon ~ Other Characters in Arthurian Legend | King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table     Uther Pendragon King Uther Pendragon was the father of Arthur. He was the brother of Ambrosius    whom he succeeded as King of Britain. Falling in love with Igraine, he went    to war Uther Pendragon vows to       deliver the child to Merlin. with her husband, Gorlois. During the war, Merlin    magically made Uther assume the likeness of Gorlois and in this guise he    visited Igraine and became the father of Arthur. When Gorlois died, Uther    married Igraine. He died in battle and was supposedly buried at Stonehenge. The Prose Tristan says Uther was once in love with the wife of Argan who    defeated him and made him build a castle. The Petit Brut tells how    he fought a dragon-serpent in Westmorland (now part of Cumbria). Henry of    Huntingdon calls him Arthur's brother while a Cumbrian legend makes him    a giant. In Cumbria, he is said to have founded his kingdom in Mallerstang    and to have tried to divert the River Eden to make a moat around his castle. It has been suggested that Uther is a chimerical character created by a    misunderstanding of the Welsh phrase: Arthur mab Uther, which was taken    to mean 'Arthur son of Uther' but actually means 'Arthur, terrible son'.    However, there is evidence for independent tradition regarding Uther.


Which surname connects a current cabinet minister, a Formula 1 World Champion of the 1970s and a former Liverpool striker?

They Think It's All Over (Series) - TV Tropes They Think It's All Over You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / They Think It's All Over × "This isn't like A Question of Sport , is it?" —Stephen Hendry on the 1980s special. They Think It's All Over was a sport-themed Panel Show which began airing on BBC Radio 5 in 1992. It was chaired by sport broadcaster Des Lynam and featured two teams of two panellists each, captained by comedians Rory Bremner and Rory McGrath, with guests from the world of sport. After two series and a Christmas Episode in 1992 and 1993, the format made the jump to television in 1995, airing on BBC1 for 155 episodes across nineteen series and several specials. The TV series was initially presented by comedian and Room 101 presenter Nick Hancock, and featured two teams of three panellists captained by former England cricketer David Gower (who made several appearances on the radio version) and former England footballer Gary Lineker, with regular spots taken by comedians Lee Hurst on Gower's team and Rory McGrath on Lineker's. The third members of each team were generally either athletes, commentators, or comedians, although occasionally politicians (such as Alastair Campbell or Jeffrey Archer) or broadcasters in other areas (such as Chris Tarrant or Richard Hammond ) would appear. Hurst left the series in 1998 to concentrate on running his comedy club in Bethnal Green, and after two series of rotating guest comedians, his place was permanently taken by radio and TV presenter Jonathan Ross. The series was to sport what Have I Got News for You is to current events and Never Mind the Buzzcocks was to pop music: ostensibly a quiz about the people and events in sport, but really a showcase for the comedic talents of the regulars and an excuse to poke fun at the world of sport. Each episode featured between four and six rounds, some of the more frequently played of which were: Excuses: The teams would be shown footage of sporting failure or controversy (or, occasionally, success) and asked to identify the excuse the people involved gave when asked to explain themselves. Celebrations: The teams would be shown footage of an unusual goal celebration in a football match (or similar celebratory moment) and asked to explain the bizarre antics of the people involved. Sing When You're Winning: The teams would hear the first part of a song sung on the terraces of a particular football ground as rendered by a group of fans, and have to guess what the next lines were. Sporting Bluff: The teams would hear three possible explanations for a sport-related story, and have to guess which one is correct. What's Going On?: The teams would be shown an unusual piece of sporting footage, and have to answer the question in the round's title: what's going on? Handbags: The teams would be asked to explain the reason behind two sporting figures or a player and his/her team feuding with each other. Author, Author: The teams would hear an excerpt from a sporting figure's autobiography and be tasked with identifying the book's subject. Photo-fit: The teams would be shown a bizarre composite picture of three sports personalities, and have to identify the three people whose faces/bodies had been cut and assembled into the picture. (For the first few series, Rory McGrath would invariably claim to have slept with the "subject".) Injury Board: The teams would be shown a grid of twelve numbers, and behind each number would be an athlete and an item that had injured him/her in an unusual way; they would then have to explain how the injury happened. The Double/The Treble: The teams would be shown either two or three sporting figures or teams and asked to match them with their unusual inspirations, sidelines, explanations of their success, etc. Physical Challenge: The panellists would engage in a physical activity such as pedalling an exercise bike, their efforts in which would cause pictures of sporting figures or equipment to be revealed piece by piece; they had to identify the subject of as many pict


Which surname connects a current member of the cabinet, an Open Golf Champion and a former Leeds United striker?

London's 1000 Most Influential People London’s 1000 Most Influential People - 2010 Evening Standard , Prime Minister  It is no longer “Yes, Dave” but “Yes, Prime Minister” among the Conservative leader's devotedstaff. Works diligently and without tantrums and has restored calm and good manners toDowning Street. Wife Samantha adds glamour. And the public like it — Cameron's approvalratings have risen since the election. He may be in coalition, but he is the unrivalled boss — andconfident enough to handle “Brokeback” gags. Nick Clegg , Deputy Prime Minister  Two dazzling displays of leadership made Clegg the first Liberal in 80 years to taste real power.First was his electrifying live TV election debate that shifted the polls. Then came the coalitionnegotiations and the task of herding his troops behind a deal. Clegg's reward is the right to seeand influence everything that matters in Whitehall. Yet his party is riven with tensions, posing thequestion: how long can it last? Ed Miliband , Leader of the Opposition  With nerve and ruthlessness, he saw off his older brother David to seize the Labour crown andbegin mapping a new political direction for a “new generation”. But the narrow victory left Labourdivided and his shadow cabinet contains several old rivals and critics. The son of Marxist theoristRalph Miliband denies he is Red Ed, but his union backers seem happy. George Osborne , Chancellor  His stature grows by the day and with an emergency Budget and a comprehensive spendingreview already under his belt, the “Boy George” jibe has long been forgotten. No one is closer toDavid Cameron and they talk endlessly. Officials praise his working habits — and he mixes withbackbenchers in the Commons canteen. However, Labour still thinks he is a “weak” link in theTory frontline. Sir Gus O'Donnell , Cabinet Secretary  Persuaded to delay his retirement, the well-liked mandarin stayed on to brief Cameron on how topress the nuclear button. GOD, as he is known, shaped the coalition agreement, advising theparties to make it comprehensive. Unstuffy and never vain, he works in an open plan office.Described as the most influential Roman Catholic in Britain.  Vince Cable , Business Secretary   After Nick Clegg, the best-known and respected Lib-Dem. But he loathes being in coalition withthe Tories — and other ministers tread carefully around the beekeeper and ballroom dancer. William Hague , Foreign Secretary  Razor-sharp and witty, Cameron hailed him “deputy leader in all but name”, reflecting hisimportance to Tory unity. Ex-McKinsey, Hague is a born executive. Alas, he proved a dreadfulspin doctor when gay smears were made.  Andy Coulson Director of Communications, No  10   Despite the phone-hacking furore, the ex-News of the World editor is consulted on every bigdecision at No 10. A rival to Steve Hilt on for Dave's ear, he honed policies that won old bossRupert Murdoch's support. Rumour suggests he has had offers from top City PR firms. Steve Hilton , Culture Secretary  Is he the next Tory premier? Lots of MPs think so, which is why the dashing blade grabsattention in Whitehall. He proved an enthusiastic cutter in the spending round, axing his own HQ.Shocked the BBC by forcing it to take a 16 per cent cut to its overall budget. Theresa May , Home Secretary  The late Alan Clark, on meeting her, drooled at having discovered “the next Margaret”. May'sstanding among Tories has been variable but she packs more punch than any other woman inpolitics. Famed for leopard-print heels. Danny Alexander , Treasury Chief Secretary  Badly underrated before his surprise promotion, Clegg's former chief of staff sliced through thebudgets of Whitehall departments in the spending review. One to watch. Michael Gove , Education Secretary   Articulate and brainy, the ex-Times journalist and Moral Maze panellist has found Governmentharder than his time in Opposition. Came under fire for over-promising on academy schools.Once spurned by Tory HQ for being “insufficiently Conservative”, he is close to the Cameronproject. Ed Llewellyn , Prime Minister's chief of


Who composed the 1830 work `Symphonie Fantastique'?

Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique     See also Texts and Documents ; Berlioz and his music: self-borrowings     The Symphonie Fantastique was initially composed in 1830 and first performed in December of the same year under the direction of Habeneck. Berlioz however revised the work extensively during his trip to Italy in 1831-2 and in subsequent years and did not publish it until 1845. The work as we now know it is thus substantially different from the original of 1830, which can no longer be reconstructed in full detail.     The Symphonie Fantastique has always been the work with which Berlioz’s name is most closely associated. The composition of this revolutionary masterpiece marked a breakthrough in the composer’s career, at once the culmination of his years of apprenticeship, and the starting point of his mature work as a symphonic composer. The impact that Beethoven had on Berlioz is evident in the work, but no less evident is Berlioz’s originality in opening up new paths that Beethoven had not explored, and the sound world of Berlioz is entirely his own.     The programme on which the symphony was initially based went through a number of changes between 1830 and 1855. It does not need to be repeated at length here (the full text of the two principal versions, those of 1845 and 1855, is given in Texts and Documents ). Under the influence of opium (in the 1855 version), a young and sensitive artist (Berlioz himself), experiences a series of visions – the different movements of the symphony – in which his beloved figures as a theme, the idée fixe, which recurs in every movement, though each time in a different form (cf. the Memoirs chapter 45 in relation to Harold in Italy ). The theme had already been used by Berlioz in his cantata Herminie written for the Prix de Rome of 1828 (H 29), though it is much more fully developed in the symphony than in the cantata.     The idée fixe pervades the volatile and tempestuous first movement. The opening melody of the slow introduction (itself taken from an early song composed by Berlioz, cf. his Memoirs chapter 4 ) alludes to it, and prepares the listener for the first full statement of the theme at the start of the allegro (bar 71 and following). The allegro is in sonata form, but hardly has a second subject. After a series of long and stormy developments the end of the movement alludes retrospectively to the introduction.     The second movement, an elegant waltz rather like a rondo in form, makes a complete contrast with the first. The movement is notable for its scoring, at once delicate and brilliant, and the use of two harps gives the music a festive glitter that is characteristic of Berlioz – compare the harps in Part II of Romeo and Juliet , the last movement of the Te Deum , the Trojan March , and Berlioz’s orchestration of Weber ’s Invitation to the Dance . The idée fixe is heard twice, in bars 120-162 in its complete form, then more briefly in bars 302-319 before being swept away by the whirlwind which brings the waltz to a brilliant close.     The autograph score of the symphony contains a part for solo cornet added by Berlioz at a later date, but not reproduced by him in the full score of the work published in his lifetime. Performances and recordings of the symphony sometimes include this part for cornet. The movement is presented here in two versions, the first without and the second with the cornet part.     The long third movement is the musical heart of the symphony, as well as the pivotal point in the drama: from the world of imagined reality in the first three movements the music moves to the world of imagined nightmare in the last two. The origins of the movement are complex, though Berlioz fuses the different elements together to form a seamless whole. The main subject (bar 20 and following), briefly hinted at in the first movement (bars 4-5), is now known to have been used previously in the Gratias of his early Messe Solennelle of 1824-5 (rediscovered in 1991), though as well as a change of key from E major to F major, the treatment of the theme in the sympho


Which American state's flag contains an image of a bear?

Historical Flags of Our Ancestors - California Flag Picture Gallery Note: If an image ever fails to appear - refresh your page, it really is there California Flag Picture Gallery These are actual photographs taken of existing California historical flags 1. Flags from the Early Period 1836-1855         Beginnings of the Bear Flag Republic and Annexation       Alvarado's "Lone Star" California Flag 1836 Oldest Remaining Flag in California (Original - Autry National Center) The Todd Bear Flag Republic 1846 (Flag Center replica) The General Fr�mont Flag 1841 (Original - Autry National Center) The General Fr�mont Flag 1841 (Obverse - Sewn on backside of the flag)       (modern student replica)       All the "modern student replicas" shown in this section were hand-made for a school presentation. They were all made 3'x5' except the California Battalion Guidon which was smaller and only 24" long. Mexican Civil Flag 1846   2. Flags from the Antebellum Pre-Civil War Period of 1855-1861         Bear flags used in statehood Parades to represent California, but they are not "state flags" because the State         of California did not adopt them.       John Fr�mont Campaign Parade Flag 31-Star Republican Party (replica) California Evergreen Home Guards Number 2 Santa Clara County - U.S. National Miliia Flag 1860 3. Flags from the Civil War Period 1861-1865         Bears on flags used to indicate "California," i.e. California Hundred and California Battalion, and Bear flags         thought to have been used by southern sympathizers.       The Major J. P. Gillis Confederate Flag 1861 Flag seized on Independence Day by Jack Biderman       California Battalion Colors, 2nd Massachusetts (California Volunteers during Civil War c1861 to 1865)       Company A Guidon, 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry (Guidon of the "California 100" Volunteers c1861 to 1865)       Company M Guidon, 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry (California Volunteers during Civil War c1861 to 1865)       Company E Guidon, 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry (California Volunteers during Civil War c1861 to 1865)       Battalion Standard, California Cavalry Battalion 1865       Company D Guidon, 2nd California Cavalry Volunteers (California Volunteers during Civil War c1861 to 1865)       Company I Guidon, 2nd California Cavalry Volunteers (California Volunteers during Civil War c1861 to 1865)       4th Infantry Regiment Standard, California Volunteers California Volunteers during the Civil War c1861 to 1865       8th Infantry Regiment Colors, California Volunteers California Volunteers during the Civil War c1861 to 1865


Which American state's flag contains an image of a bison?

Wyoming State Flag Wyoming State Flag Wyoming State Flag   A bison on a blue field bordered in white and red. The state seal branded on the bison. The woman represents the state motto "Equal Rights" and the two men represent cattle ranchers and miners. The words "Livestock", "Mines", "Grains" and "Oil" represent Wyoming's wealth. The eagle and shield show support for the United States. The dates 1869 and 1890 tell when Wyoming organized as a territory of the United States and when it became a state. Detail: Wyoming


Who created the Ancient Roman detective Marcus Didius Falco?

Age of Treason (TV Movie 1993) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Marcus Didius Falco must solve a murder set in Ancient Rome. Director: a list of 215 titles created 08 Feb 2013 a list of 187 titles created 29 Dec 2013 a list of 10 titles created 9 months ago Title: Age of Treason (TV Movie 1993) 6.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Storyline It's 69AD in Rome and streetwise hustler Marcus Didius Falco gets caught up in the death of the son of a man close to the new emperor, Vespasian. Hired by the victim's sister to discover the truth, Falco and his newly acquired slave, the gladiator Justus, uncover plots involving a cult which reaches into the Imperial household. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com> Una de romanos See more  » Filming Locations: (London, England) – See all my reviews It was inevitable that someone should try to make a movie out of Lindsay Davis's Falco novel, which is one of the most original and witty comic-thriller series around currently, but it is a shame that this one fails so badly to convey the humourous detective-noir cynicism of Falco, or the rich supporting cast of characters that Davis employs so well. The visual effects are very good, and Rome looks great, and Brown - accent aside is a suitable Falco, hardbitten, yet softhearted, but the plot is a mish-mash, drawing elements from the first three Davis novels, and combining them with a new subplot involving Falco owning a gladiator slave, who is forced into a duel to the death with his she-gladiator lover, and another involving a religious cult, resulting in a badly garbled story and a feeble ending. Davis's books would make an excellent series of films, or even a TV series, but the writers will need to do better than this. 5 of 6 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Who is the current manager of West Bromwich Albion football club?

Next West Bromwich Albion Manager Betting | Odds on Tony Pulis To Be Sacked | The Sack Race Won: 28, Drawn: 29, Lost: 33 Rob Kelly * 29 Dec 2014 - 01 Jan 2015 Won: 0, Drawn: 1, Lost: 0 Alan Irvine 14 Jun 2014 - 29 Dec 2014 Won: 5, Drawn: 6, Lost: 11 Pepe Mel 13 Jan 2014 - 12 May 2014 Won: 3, Drawn: 6, Lost: 8 Steve Clarke 25 Jun 2012 - 15 Dec 2013 Won: 19, Drawn: 15, Lost: 26 Roy Hodgson 14 Feb 2011 - 15 May 2012 Won: 20, Drawn: 13, Lost: 21 Michael Appleton * 06 Feb 2011 - 12 Feb 2011 Won: 0, Drawn: 1, Lost: 0 Roberto Di Matteo 30 Jun 2009 - 06 Feb 2011 Won: 40, Drawn: 19, Lost: 24 Tony Mowbray 18 Oct 2006 - 16 Jun 2009 Won: 57, Drawn: 32, Lost: 51 Craig Shakespeare * 17 Oct 2006 - 18 Oct 2006 Won: 1, Drawn: 0, Lost: 0 Nigel Pearson * 18 Sep 2006 - 16 Oct 2006 Won: 3, Drawn: 1, Lost: 0 Bryan Robson 09 Nov 2004 - 18 Sep 2006 Won: 19, Drawn: 24, Lost: 38 Frank Burrows * 26 Oct 2004 - 09 Nov 2004 Won: 0, Drawn: 1, Lost: 1 Gary Megson 09 Mar 2000 - 26 Oct 2004 Won: 94, Drawn: 50, Lost: 77 Cyrille Regis * 07 Mar 2000 - 09 Mar 2000 Won: 1, Drawn: 0, Lost: 0 Allan Evans * 07 Mar 2000 - 09 Mar 2000 Won: 1, Drawn: 0, Lost: 0 Brian Little 03 Aug 1999 - 06 Mar 2000 Won: 8, Drawn: 18, Lost: 15 John Gorman * 27 Jul 1999 - 03 May 1999 Unknown 01 Jan 1998 - 27 Jul 1999 Won: 22, Drawn: 19, Lost: 31 Ray Harford 06 Feb 1997 - 04 Dec 1997 Won: 19, Drawn: 7, Lost: 14 Alan Buckley 20 Oct 1994 - 22 Jan 1997 Won: 39, Drawn: 34, Lost: 45 Keith Burkinshaw 19 Jun 1993 - 17 Oct 1994 Won: 15, Drawn: 19, Lost: 30 Ossie Ardiles 08 May 1992 - 19 Jun 1993 Won: 30, Drawn: 11, Lost: 14 Bobby Gould 25 Feb 1991 - 05 May 1992 Won: 22, Drawn: 23, Lost: 21 Brian Talbot 02 Nov 1988 - 08 Jan 1991 Won: 34, Drawn: 39, Lost: 41 Ron Atkinson 03 Sep 1987 - 12 Oct 1988 Won: 15, Drawn: 15, Lost: 23 Ron Saunders 14 Feb 1986 - 02 Sep 1987 Won: 14, Drawn: 19, Lost: 31 Nobby Stiles 29 Sep 1985 - 01 Feb 1986 Won: 3, Drawn: 10, Lost: 12 Johnny Giles 14 Feb 1984 - 29 Sep 1985 Won: 24, Drawn: 15, Lost: 35 Ron Wylie 27 Jul 1982 - 13 Feb 1984 Won: 30, Drawn: 17, Lost: 34 Ronnie Allen 01 Jul 1981 - 01 May 1982 Won: 17, Drawn: 15, Lost: 20 Ron Atkinson 12 Jan 1978 - 30 Jun 1981 Won: 83, Drawn: 61, Lost: 44 John Wile * 22 Dec 1977 - 12 Jan 1978 Won: 1, Drawn: 1, Lost: 2 Ronnie Allen 21 Jun 1977 - 22 Dec 1977 Won: 9, Drawn: 7, Lost: 4 Johnny Giles 05 Jul 1975 - 21 May 1977 Won: 39, Drawn: 30, Lost: 25 Don Howe 08 Jul 1971 - 07 Apr 1975 Won: 59, Drawn: 52, Lost: 75 Louis Ford 01 Jan 1970 - 01 Jan 1970 Won: 18, Drawn: 10, Lost: 30 Henry Jackson 01 Jan 1970 - 01 Jan 1970 Won: 26, Drawn: 9, Lost: 27 Edward Stephenson 01 Jan 1970 - 01 Jan 1970 Won: 14, Drawn: 5, Lost: 17 Clement Keys 01 Jan 1970 - 01 Jan 1970 Won: 10, Drawn: 9, Lost: 19 Frank Heaven 01 Jan 1970 - 01 Aug 1902 Won: 86, Drawn: 45, Lost: 83 Alan Ashman 01 Jun 1967 - 01 Jun 1971 Won: 78, Drawn: 57, Lost: 75 Jimmy Hagan 01 Apr 1963 - 31 May 1967 Won: 84, Drawn: 50, Lost: 75 Archie Macaulay 01 Oct 1961 - 01 Apr 1963 Won: 26, Drawn: 18, Lost: 23 Gordon Clark 01 Jun 1959 - 01 Oct 1961 Won: 42, Drawn: 18, Lost: 39 Vic Buckingham 01 Feb 1953 - 31 May 1959 Won: 130, Drawn: 78, Lost: 93 Jesse Carver 01 May 1952 - 01 Feb 1953 Won: 16, Drawn: 4, Lost: 9 Jack Smith 01 Jul 1948 - 30 Apr 1952 Won: 70, Drawn: 46, Lost: 63 Fred Everiss


Who is the current coach of the English national cricket team?

Cricket: Peter Moores unveiled as England cricket coach for second time | Sport | The Guardian Peter Moores unveiled as England cricket coach for second time • Lancashire coach previously held job between 2007 and 2009 • New man 'can't wait to get stuck into' England role again • ECB chief Paul Downton says Moores was unanimous choice Peter Moores has left Lancashire to take up the England head coach role for the second time. Photograph: Simon Cooper/PA Press Association Saturday 19 April 2014 06.11 EDT First published on Saturday 19 April 2014 06.11 EDT Close This article is 2 years old Peter Moores has been given a second opportunity to coach England after his appointment was confirmed this morning. The 51-year-old Lancashire coach previously held the job between 2007 and 2009 but was dismissed after disappointing on-field results and a damaging personality clash with then captain Kevin Pietersen, who was also deposed. With Pietersen's international career now over, however controversially, the way was clear for Moores to return. He succeeds Andy Flower, who stepped down after a disastrous Ashes series last winter, and replaces Ashley Giles as the man responsible for leading England in limited-overs competitions after it was decided that the head coach must have oversight of all three formats. Moores said in a statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board: "I am very excited about the prospect of returning to a role I have done before and to building a strong relationship with [captain] Alastair Cook and the rest of the players and staff. In any time of change there comes opportunity and this is one I can't wait to get stuck into." England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Paul Downton added: "Peter has a great reputation around the world as an outstanding coach and he will return to the role as England head coach with a great deal more experience and understanding of the challenges that the role presents. There is no doubt that he is the leading English coach of his generation and I believe that this is his time. "His domestic credentials are beyond reproach having won the County Championship at Sussex and then repeating the feat at Lancashire, whose 2011 triumph was their first for 77 years. He was also the lead at the National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough between 2005 and his appointment as England coach in 2007. "In his time with England he gave Test debuts to Stuart Broad, Matt Prior and Graeme Swann as well as helping to further the international careers of players like the current England captain Alastair Cook and James Anderson. He also brought Andy Flower into the England set-up as well as influential individuals like Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach. "I was hugely impressed by his vision for the future of the England team and I am looking forward to working with him in the years to come. "I would personally like to thank Ashley Giles for the job he did with the limited-overs squads in the last 18 months. It was a really difficult decision to make as we had an outstanding field but the panel were unanimous in the choice of Peter and I know that support will be echoed around the counties." Moores told a press conference at Lord's: "It's great to be back. I feel very excited, very proud to get this opportunity - it's a great chance to work with Alastair, an outstanding player and person and try to build something. There's an opportunity and to be part of that opportunity is very exciting. I'm very enthusiastic and want to get stuck into the challenge ahead." Moores also feels his spell as Lancashire coach since last holding the England job has helped him immeasurably, and he is now in a better position to take charge of the national team. "No one has a right to the job at all," he said. "You have to earn that right. Since being England coach first time I've had five years at Lancashire. Coaches have to develop and I think I've done that, and I'm looking forward to bringing that back here. "You learn from mistakes. You develop. I look back at last time and I'm proud of some of


Who was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for the US Presidency in the 1996 Presidential Election?

United States presidential election of 1996 | United States government | Britannica.com United States presidential election of 1996 United States government United States presidential election of 1996, American presidential election held on Nov. 5, 1996, in which Democrat Bill Clinton was elected to a second term, defeating Republican Bob Dole , a former U.S. senator from Kansas . Results of the American presidential election, 1996… Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The campaign Clinton had won his first term in 1992 against incumbent Republican George Bush with only 43 percent of the vote, as independent Ross Perot had won nearly 19 percent. Two years into Clinton’s term the Democrats lost their majority in the House of Representatives for the first time since the 1950s, and many pundits believed that Clinton, whose public support had dwindled because of some early missteps—particularly on health care and on his proposal for allowing gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the military (the “ Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ” compromise was eventually secured)—would be a one-term president. However, the Republicans in Congress, led by House speaker Newt Gingrich , often pursued policies in an uncompromising and confrontational manner. In particular, after a budget impasse between the Republicans and Clinton in 1995 and 1996—which forced two partial government shutdowns, including one for 22 days (the longest closure of government operations to date)—Clinton won considerable public support for his more moderate approach. Clinton, facing little serious opposition, was easily renominated by the Democrats with his vice president, Al Gore . On the Republican side, however, Dole faced a stiff challenge from several contenders , including conservative commentator Pat Buchanan , businessman Steve Forbes , former Tennessee governor and U.S. secretary of education Lamar Alexander , and conservative commentator and former diplomat Alan Keyes . In the first two Republican contests, Dole narrowly defeated Buchanan in the Iowa caucuses (February 12) and Buchanan defeated Dole in New Hampshire’s primary (February 20). Over the next week, Forbes picked up victories in Delaware and Arizona , while Dole notched victories in North Dakota and South Dakota . On the next two biggest primary days, March 5 and March 12, however, Dole swept the contests, and he went on to win every contest throughout the remainder of the primary season, capturing the Republican nomination. In June Dole, who had spent more than three decades in Congress, resigned from the U.S. Senate , where he served as majority leader, to concentrate on his presidential bid. He selected Jack Kemp to be his vice presidential running mate. Bob Dole speaking at the Republican National Convention in San Diego, California, August 1996. AP Button from Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.


Who was the unsuccessful Democrat nominee for the US Presidency in the 1984 Presidential Election?

Presidential Election of 1984 Change History! Try out the 1984 interactive map 1984 Election Facts Mondale's running mate, Geraldine A. Ferraro is first woman on a major party Presidential ticket Reagan received 525 Electoral Votes and over 54 million popular votes. The Electoral Vote total is a record that stands to this day Issues of the Day: Recession and Subsequent Recovery (start of bull market for stocks), Defense Spending Margin of Victory Map This map is shaded by how large the popular vote difference was between the two nominees. It is a way to view the relative competitiveness of each state. These maps are also available as a timeline for each election from 1972-2016 . X Content Display Issues A few people have reported problems viewing certain 270toWin election maps and/or polls. If you have an Ad Blocker in place, please disable it. Separately, you may not be able to view our maps in the new IE10 browser due to some changes Microsoft has made regarding the display of Flash content. This issue will not be fixed prior to the election, so you may want to visit 270toWin using a different web browser. Sorry for any inconvenience. Copyright © 2004-2017 270towin.com All Rights Reserved


What is the Christian name of the female singer Duffy?

Duffy —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm singer-songwriter There are several artists who go by the name Duffy . The most notable of these is Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy (born Aimée Ann Duffy ). 1) ’60s-sounding Welsh blues singer Aimee Anne Duffy - known professionally as Duffy - released her debut single Rockferry in December 2007. After relocating to London in 2006, she came to the attention of Rough Trade. She is often compared to late ’60s soul diva Dusty Springfield and has experienced significant mainstream success with the single Mercy reaching #1… read more


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Culture of Estonia - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family Culture of Estonia Estonian Alternative Names Republic of Estonia; Estonians refer to themselves as eestlased and to the country as Eesti or Eesti Vabariik. Orientation Identification. "Eesti" can be traced to a first-century mention by the    Roman historian Tacitus of a people or place called Aestii or Aestui. The    name may derive from a German word referring to the east. Place names have    been traced to this period, suggesting a link between language and    homeland. The first written evidence of Estonian is in the Chronican Livoniae (1180–1227), which includes descriptions of the society and a    selection of words and phrases. Estonians have strong connections to local traditions related primarily to    different dialects and reinforced by variations in customs and dress.    Islands, including Saaremaa, have their own traditions, and people speak    distinctive dialects. Other local cultures with different dialects include    the mulgid (in southern Viljandimaa), the vorukad (from Voru), and the setud (from Setumaa, currently divided by the border between Estonia and    Russia). Despite local attachments, people feel that they share a common    culture. The country has a sizable community of ethnic Russians whose    connections to Estonia have begun to develop only recently. Location and Geography. The country is bordered to the west and north by the Baltic Sea, with    Lake Peipsi forming a border with Russia to the east. Most of the country    is at or near sea level. The lowest areas, encompassing the islands,    western Estonia, and the northern coast and extending along Lake Peipsi,    traditionally have been associated with maritime trade and fishing. A single state is of recent origin. Estonia was divided into two    provinces—Estland to the north and Livland (including part of    modern Latvia) to the south—during Polish-Swedish rule from the    1560s to 1710 and later under imperial Russia. Demography. In 1999, the population was about 1.45 million. Estonians account for 65    percent of the population, Russians 28 percent, and Ukrainians 2 percent.    Before World War II, the population was about 88 percent Estonian. After    the war, the percentage of Estonians steadily declined, reaching a low of    61 percent in 1989, with the Russian population increasing to 30 percent.    The percentage of Estonians has increased since that time. Approximately    fifty thousand Estonians live in the former Soviet Union, and another    fifty thousand to seventy thousand reside in North America, Europe, and    Australia. Linguistic Affiliation. Estonian belongs to the Finno-Ugric linguistic group, related closely to    Finnish and more distantly to Hungarian and various languages spoken in    Siberia. Speakers of the language probably arrived in the region between    2000 and 3000 B.C.E. Until the nineteenth century, Estonian was spoken by the peasantry, and thus it is central to the national identity. Until the nation regained    independence, Estonians were more likely than Russians to speak both    Estonian and Russian. This is changing as citizenship and job    opportunities push Russians toward learning Estonian. English is gaining    popularity as a second or third language. Symbolism. There is a strong attachment to the mother tongue ( emakeel ) and the fatherland ( isamaa ). The metaphor of the family is common, with a sense of belonging    reinforced by a shared understanding of history and roots in rural,    peasant values. These values connect Estonians to nature. The cornflower    and the barn swallow are common     national symbols, and stone and wood have an organic meaning for peasants    struggling against nature. The national struggle against foreign    occupation is an extension of this historical fight for survival. The most    important political symbols are the horizontally str


What 3-word Latin phrase means an indispensable condition or action?

Hi guys, Indeed, the problem, Hi Clive, What about these, Thanks, Paco. Thanks, Paco. Yes, I know, it's the same as in Spanish. But I wasn't entirely sure that it sounded ok with "denying". Sextus Sextus Hurm… I don't know whether "sine qua non" can go with "denying". In [url=http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:BIkd8X2aNk8J:www.jurisearch.com/newroot/caselink.asp%3Fseries%3DF.2d%26citationno%3D468%2BF.2d%2B769+%22sine+qua+non+for+denying%22&hl=ja] the google[/url] I found an example that uses the combination. "A showing of such prejudice, however, is not a sine qua non for denying a motion where, as here, the court properly has found that the defendant has failed to present and support a plausible reason for withdrawal of the plea." paco paco2004 Hi guys, Indeed, the problem seems to be that sine qua non does not fit comfortably with deny. The phrase literally means 'without which not' and deny involves a negative, so essentially it's a problem of understanding a sentence with two negatives. I can easily understand the example if we say 'approving a motion' instead of 'denying a motion', but I find I have to think about it more carefully to catch the meaning of the two negatives together. Perhaps lawyers prefer this kind of language, because then we have to pay them for their understanding of it? Best wishes, Clive Hi Clive, What about these cases: "A has maintained that being non-skeptical about some view of the world is not a sine qua non for rejecting moral realism." "As already indicated, A opposes the view that ethical skepticism’s being local is a sine qua non for holding that there are no objective moral values." ? Sextus Sextus Hi Sextus, Well, they both make my head hurt a bit, but the second version makes my head hurt a little less! However, not to be facetious, I think that with this type of subject, the author can reasonably expect his reader to make an active effort to weigh the words and find the meaning. You could always say, instead, something like an indispensable condition, but sine qua non is a standard academic phrase so I wouldn't really worry about using it. Clive Clive So, I think I will change the first one, using "indispensable condition": "A, on the contrary, has maintained that being non-skeptical about some view of the world is not an indispensable condition for rejecting moral realism." Anyway, there's still "indispensable", and hence several negative expressions. And I'll keep the second one: "As already indicated, A opposes the view that ethical skepticism’s being local is a sine qua non for holding that there are no objective moral values." Sextus


Who owned the Rolls Razor washing machine company which crashed in 1963?

John Bloom (Businessperson) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News The Fuel That Starts The Fire How We Can Transform The Economy Huffington Post - 7 days ago 'The New Year is a traditional time for reflection and renewing commitments to core purposes. To many, these actions feel especially critical at the dawn of 2017. For those of us who are dedicated to moving the economy toward greater equity for people and the earth, the need for innovative approaches seems more pressing than ever. \n \nCan the actions of individuals or small enterprises really create movement toward fundamental economic change? Our experience at RSF Social Finance shows that... The City Wants Love Field To Be A Good Neighbor. And Itâs Working On A Development Plan To Do Just That. Dallas News - City Hall Blog - Jun 23, 2012 ' Click to enlarge the Love Field-area land-use map included in Monday\'s \"Good Neighbor Plan\" briefing. \n Used to be a time when the area surrounding Love Field Airport was happeninâ, even after Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportâs 1974 grand opening led to the so-wrong-it-must-be-the Wright Amendment in â79. There were shiny new hotels, rows of decent eateries and, of course, the late, great European Crossroads â that wonderful âsymbol of foolhardiness,â as John Bloom... Councilman Tennell Atkins Pitches D Magazine D Magazine - Jun 13, 2012 ' Hereâs a picture taken of Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins at todayâs Council meeting. Hereâs what he said: âYouâve read this issue of D Magazine? This is one of my favorite issues. Iâm telling you, John Bloomâs story about the TV show Dallas is the best thing I ever read in, like, two years. And that back-page essay by Tim Rogers, the one about Craig James eating a panda steak, that nearly made me fall out of my chair, it was so funny. Iâm just sayinâ, if you donât subscr... North Bank Crash Driver Fights For Life The Evening Telegraph - Apr 30, 2012 ' 8pm: A motorist is fighting for his life after a collision along North Bank in Whittlesey where his car rolled over on Friday (27 April). The 28-year-old man was driving when he collided with another car two miles west of the junction with the B1040 at 7.20pm. The man, who was in a Toyota Picnic GS, was travelling towards Peterborough when he collided with a Subaru Impreza. The driver of the Impreza was not injured in the collision. The 28-year-old suffered multiple injuries in the crash... Show Less In early 1962 he formed an alliance with the Colston company, expanding into dishwashers. In September 1962 he took over sales of the Prestcold Refrigerator business and immediately the newly named Rolls Prestcold cut prices to half of those sold by retail outlets. … Read More In retaliation in October 1962 the Retail Trade Retailers association launched a Â£100,000 campaign to combat direct selling. Hotpoint immediately pledged Â£10,000 towards the campaign and other manufacturers followed suit. This was known in the media as the Washing Machine War. A Rolls washing machine is featured in the Science Museum London in the 'Birth Of High-Tech Britain' Section.

 He then moved into holidays with an exclusive deal to market the country of Bulgaria in the UK. He sold a two-week all-in holiday at Â£59, once again cutting out travel agent retailers and reducing the price by more than half. The Bulgarian Black Sea coast was warm and sunny and littered with modern functional hotels. Bulgaria was a communist country and part of the Soviet bloc. It needed western currency and was prepared to sell Bloom cheap hotel accommodation and food in return. Later, after the washing machine collapse, the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society formed Balkan Holidays with the Bulgarian state-owned tourist organisation. Read Less


Who became the first Chancellor of West Germany in 1949 and was a founder of The Christian Democrats?

The Chancellors of Germany / Useful Notes - TV Tropes YMMV Titles called "Chancellor" (Kanzler) go way back. The Carolingian Empire and the Holy Roman Empire had positions called "Archchancellor" (Erzkanzler). After the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Prussia and Austria had State Chancellors (Staatskanzler). The North German Confederation (which was the prototype of the empire ; it even had the same flag) had a Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) between 1867 and 1871, who was, of course, Otto von Bismarck. German Empire (1871-1918) In the German Empire, the Imperial Chancellor (Reichskanzler) was appointed by the Emperor. The parliament (Reichstag) could do jack shit about it and was mostly there to argue about the budget or wait for the chancellor to initiate a bill (which they couldn't do themselves). The Reichskanzler was technically a one-man administration, who appointed secretaries to assist him. Otto von Bismarck (1871-1890) — Proud owner of a Badass Moustache and a Bald of Awesome . Nicknamed "Der eiserne Kanzler" ("The Iron Chancellor"). Most famous for his Realpolitik that led to the unification of Germany (minus Austria), the creation of the welfare statenote Despite being a staunch conservative, Bismarck essentially invented the welfare state... as a way of undercutting any attempts of Marxists and other socialists to appeal to the German populace. and his complex system of alliances to keep the peace in Europe by isolating France and being allies or neutral with all other powers. Most infamous for his attacks on neighboring nations manipulating neighboring nations into starting wars with him so he could have them trounced without being seen as the aggressor , censorship laws, anti-socialist law, and weakening the democratic organs of the German Empire via the constitution he wrote, blunders against the Catholic church (Kulturkampf - struggle about culture), and his complex system of alliances to keep the peace in Europe . He opposed German colonialism, but ended up getting colonies for Germany anyway. Emperor Wilhelm I mostly let Bismarck do whatever he wanted. Wilhelm II however, wanted to govern the country himself and forced Bismarck to resign after several disagreements over social reforms and anti-socialist laws. During his retirement, Bismarck warned the Emperor several times that his foreign policy would lead to war—and not the "good" kind where Germany wins quickly with minimal losses. He famously predicted both the trigger of World War I ("some damned silly thing in the Balkans") as well as the year it broke out. In 2003, he was voted 9th greatest German of all time. Leo von Caprivi (1890-1894) — Or, to give his full name, Georg Leo von Caprivi de Caprera de Montecuccoli , who was made a count in 1891. This former general, who also had been the head of the German navy from 1883 to 1888, had the thankless job of being Bismarck's successor, against whom almost anyone would've compared unfavorably. He began the implementation of Wilhelm II's "New Course" into German policy: Social reforms, more free trade and a pro-British foreign policy. The latter included giving up the good relations with Russia, since he himself admitted that he wasn't Magnificent Bastard enough to maintain Bismarck's complex foreign policy based on secret treaties. He finished the negotiations for the Zanzibar treaty, which traded land between Germany and the British Empire. The widely believed interpretation that Germany traded Zanzibar for Heligoland is only half true. In fact, Germany let the British have free reign in Zanzibar (Germany had never owned or claimed it) and Britain gave Heligoland to Germany - overall no bad deal as Heligoland is still German and Zanzibar is not British any more. A strip of land in Namibia is still named after him. Prince Chlodwig zu Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (1894-1900) — Elderly (he was already 75 in 1894) former prime minister of Bavaria and diplomat. He finished the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB), the first civil code for all of Germany, which is still in force today. The BGB is widely regarded as


In 1994 who was the last Formula One driver to be killed in a racing accident on the track?

Death Formula 1 Drivers Carbon -cased gearbox (2004, BAR 006) V-keel front suspension (2005, Renault R25) Down is the list of drivers who died during some racing event. All drivers on this list raced at least once in an unofficial Formula One race or in official Formula One World Championship race. Drivers with their names marked in red died at an official Formula One Championship race. The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. On this list are only the drivers who competed on Indianapolis 500 plus at least one FIA World Championship race. The modern era of safety in Formula One began with the death of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at the San Marino GP in 1994. The tragic loss of one of the F1's greatest driver was a wake up call for the Formula One community. Sorted by the year:     As addition to my list, there is a list made by London-based data visualization agency infogr8. They researched and visualized the trends in driver fatalities and subsequent safety features in Formula One since the championship began in 1950. infogr8 manager Richard Silvester said: "The sport and the levels of safety have changed unrecognizably in the recent decades. Just three drivers have died in the last 32 years, however there were occasions in the past where multiple deaths occurred on a yearly basis. By visualizing a range of data sets including previous race results, the team they were racing for, the track that they were racing on and the percentage of the races they completed, we can see some fascinating trends and are reminded how much these drivers were willing to risk to be crowned champion." There are some interesting details hidden in the list. Despite being a round on the F1 calendar for only a decade, it is the Indy 500 that has claimed the most F1 lives, with seven fatalities since 1950. The legendary "Green Hell" of the Nurburgring, in contrast, has claimed five, while three F1 drivers lost their lives at Monza and two died at Spa-Francorchamps. But here are limits on infrogr8 data set. Data set used only includes those F1 drivers who died in practice, qualifying, or while racing in a Formula One event. As a result, some big names are excluded from the list. For example, Jim Clark is one of notable omissions from the analysis.   Click here for the full image as a PDF All together 81 drivers died in 65 years of Formula 1 World Championship To know more about safety in Formula 1, development in safety after incidents and tragedies, check article about general safety.     Formula 1 is now in its seventh decade and it was only when reflecting on Webber's accident at European GP at Valencia 2010 race that I realized that the 2000s decade was the first decade in which no-one died in an F1 car, which is a massive achievement in Formula 1 safety. The Red Bull driver somersaulted and landed upside down after running into the back of Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus . Webber said: "I'm happy. After accident I was just having a shower and thinking, 'Mate, you're lucky to be in one piece.' "It was a nasty incident. I was surprised by what happened. I'm a little bit tender here and there but the car did a great job."    Sadness in Formula 1 Part 1    Sadness in Formula 1 Part 2   FATAL CRASHES IN F1 PART 1 FATAL CRASHES IN F1 PART 2   Books to read Some useful links: - f1technical.net , a great site with a lot of technical information’s and explanations. Site is updated daily with news from F1 word.  - autosport.com , This site is a legend. A bible for racing lovers. News from all around the word. Unfortunately, to get access to all news, interviews and to open the site completely you should be subscribed to Autosport magazine. Anyway, great read. - JA.F1 site (or blog) ovned by ITV Sport’s lead commentator on Formula 1 James Allen - joesaward is the Joe Saward official blog about Formula 1 world. Joe is an journalist, who write primarily about politics in and around mo


Who directed the Oscar winning film, The Kings Speech?

OSCARS 2011: The King's Speech, Colin Firth and Black Swan's Natalie Portman win | Daily Mail Online The King's Speech wins Best Film and Best Director Christian Bale named Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter Melissa Leo apologises after using F-word as she accepts Best Supporting Actress for The Fighter For once Oscars night belonged to a small budget, independent movie that was a labour of love. The King’s Speech and its star Colin Firth were the toast of Hollywood last night, winning Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. And while Natalie Portman wiped tears from her eyes as she celebrated her Best Actress win, and Melissa Leo and Christian Bale both won for The Fighter, there was no doubting the night belonged to the British film. The Oscar winners: Best supporting actor Christian Bale, best actress Natalie Portman, best supporting actress Melissa Leo and best actor Colin Firth celebrate backstage at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood Few in the UK wanted to back The King's Speech, but a band of producers and film-makers slashed their usual rates to get it made. With Film 4 and BBC Films both refusing funding, the UK Film Council put up a large part of the money, along with London-based Momentum Pictures and Harvey Weinstein's Weinstein film company. As Academy Awards host James Franco noted ‘The King’s Speech has now become part of Oscar history’. 'My career has peaked': Colin Firth had the audience laughing as he picked up his Oscar for best actor Kiss for the wife: Firth is congratulated by Livia, who he thanked for putting up 'with my delusions of royalty' It's all mine: Best Actor winner Colin First holds up his award after getting it engraved at the Governors Ball following the awards ceremony Firth was nominated last year for Tom Ford’s film A Single Man but lost to Jeff Bridges. But now it was Firth’s turn to triumph over his once-again nominated rival. 'I’ve a feeling my career’s just peaked,' he joked. Firth thanked, 'all the people who have been routing for me back home,' and his wife, 'Livia, for putting up with my fleeting delusions of royalty'. The cast and crew of The King's Speech: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, and the producers, celebrate their trophy for Best Picture The crowd of Oscar nominees and winners watch as Firth gives his thank you speech Although it was pretty much a given that Firth was going to collect an Oscar for his powerful portrait of  King George VI, and that David Seidler would win for best original screenplay,  the wins for best director and best film weren’t as assured as people believed. Seidler dedicated his award to 'all the stutterers around the world,' and thanked 'Her Majesty The Queen for not putting me in the Tower for using the F word.' Halfway through the ceremony when The Social Network won for best editing, one of the King’s Speech team exclaimed, ’well that’s it, we’ve lost it’. Group effort: Geoffrey Rush congratulates Tom Hooper as he accepts the Oscar for best director Great night for British film: Tom Hooper accepts his Oscar for best director as David Seidler accepts best original screenplay; both for The King's Speech That’s because the Best Editing win is often, but clearly not always, seen as a signal to which film will win Best Film. But as the evening wore on Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech’s 38-year-old director, beat rival David Fincher for best director. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share He dedicated the prestigious gong to his mother. It was she, he revealed, who first suggested he make the movie, after watching a script read-through of the stage version. Accepting the gold statuette from last year's Best Director winner Kathryn Bigelow, he said: 'She said, "Tom, I think I've found your next film." With this tonight I honour you and the moral of the story is: Listen to your mother.' Tearful: Dancer Benjamin Millepied embraces his fiancé Natalie as her win is announced I did it! Natalie accepts her Oscar for best actress for her role in Black Swan at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles Hooper said backst


Howard Hughes designed the underwired bra for Jane Russell for which film?

The Outlaw: Jane Russell's Breasts and Howard Hughes Quest to Build a Better Bra Comment Jane Russell’s breasts—mad billionaire Howard Hughes was absolutely fascinated by them. The film, The Outlaw, was a testament to his fascination. It featured taglines like “What are the two great reasons for Jane Russell’s rise to stardom?”, which angered the MPAA for obvious reasons. The film was made in 1943, smack dab in the middle of the production code, which was administered by the MPAA appointed Wil Hayes, and was one of the most erotically-charged film in quite a long time. Hughes had experience making films, or, more appropriately, throwing money at people to get films made. Starting in 1927 with the film Everybody’s Acting, Hughes strung together decent success with Hell’s Angels, The Front Page and Scarface. The problem was, for some of them, the films were Hughes’ play toys and he wasn’t going to let them go until he was satisfied. Several times, Hughes took over control of a picture and tinkered with them, sometimes for years on end. Hell’s Angels was a prime example. Principal photography began in 1927, but it wasn’t until 193o that the film was finally released. One reason was the oncoming of sound. Hell’s Angels was originally conceived as a silent film, but Hughes made the decision to jump on the talkie bandwagon and incorporate some scenes with sound. Combined with the endless tinkering of the aerial scenes, the budget ballooned to a gaudy $3.5 million, this being in the late 1920s. The funny thing about The Outlaw is that it is not a very good movie. In fact, it is decidedly boring and would be relegated to the cinematic junk pile had it not been for Jane Russell’s breasts and Howard Hughes fascination with them. Scenes were specifically staged to show off what Howard Hughes wanted to show off:  Jane Russell’s assets. Of course, Hughes was of the opinion that the camera was not doing Russell’s assets justice, so, being the engineer he was, Hughes designed what would essentially become the underwire bra. More from Movies 1/14 - Review: ‘Patriots Day’ Should Be This Weekend’s Top Choice Wikipedia says about the bra – “He employed his engineering skills to design a new cantilevered underwire bra to emphasize her assets. Hughes added curved structural steel rods that were sewn into the brassiere under each breast cup. The rods were connected to the bra’s shoulder straps. The arrangement allowed the breasts to be pulled upward and made it possible to move the shoulder straps away from the neck. The design allowed for a larger amount of bosom to be freely exposed.” Jane Russell didn’t like the outcome of Hughes work and used her own bra, with padding, to satisfy Hughes and never wore the bra he designed. The film was completed in 1941, but Hughes ran into a brick wall:  The production code. Cleavage was a big no-no as far as the production code was concerned and Russell’s breasts probably should have had their own agent they were featured so much in the movie. The Hays office demanded cuts of scenes where Russell’s breasts were most featured and Hughes reluctantly complied. Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox wanted no part of the controversy and cancelled their distribution deal with Hughes to release The Outlaw. Hughes stood to lose a lot of money. Ever the resourceful businessman, Hughes schemed to create a public outcry for HIS FILM TO BE BANNED. He had his people call ministers, women’s clubs and housewives telling them about the ‘lewd picture’ Hughes was about to release starring Russell. The public played into Hughes’ hands and a play to have the film banned was made. It created a buzz for the film to get released for a week in 1943, but it was pulled due to production code violations. The film was finally widely release in 1946, when it became a box office hit. Top Stories