Which actor wrote the book The Moon's a Balloon?

Hallucinations!: The Moon's a Balloon Sunday, February 22, 2009 The Moon's a Balloon The Moon's a Balloon is the hilarious, honest and tremendously entertaining autobiography of that impressive actor, David Niven. Ok, since I've used so many adjectives in the first sentence, I don't have to tell you how much I loved the book. Sometimes, I wonder how it is that so many things can happen to one person. If Niven had written his autobiography at ten years of age, it would have been many times longer than my autobiography if I wrote one now, at 30. My autobiography would finish in one page. But I am digressing. Niven writes with panache and ease, and has the most wonderful way of describing funny incidents. He also has the knack of laughing at himself, which makes him very endearing. He writes about his rebellious childhood, how he was expelled from school, how he joined the army, how he left (After a General finished a long lecture and asked, "Any questions?", Niven said, "May I know the time, I have a train to catch."). After he left the army, he floated here and there for a while, after which he drifted to Hollywood to try his luck. The going was difficult at first, but only until he signed a contract with Samuel Goldwyn. He then did some good work, and he was just tasting success when World War II broke out. He dropped a promising career in Hollywood against the advice of all his friends, and sailed back home to join the British Army. Six months away from the industry, he says, is suicidal for an actor, but Niven came back after six years (the duration of the war), was accepted, and he went on to star in some memorable roles and picked up an Oscar on the way. And oh, the Oscar story is wonderful! He writes candidly about his personal life, the various women who came in and out of his life, some named, some unnamed. He writes about his love for his first wife, her tragic death, his second wife, all his friends in Hollywood, the army, and elsewhere. He has apologized right at the beginning for name dropping - and does he do it with panache! I will never look at some of the Hollywood greats in the same way again - having got just that minute insight into their lives, through the eyes of Niven!  No, no, he has only good words for most of them - and those few that he doesn't speak so well of, are unnamed. Some of the passages in the book had me clutching my stomach and rolling about, laughing. The advantage of reading a book by an actor you have seen and liked, is that you kind of imagine him saying it all aloud. And when I imagine that upright bearing, and that stiff upper lip rattling off all that he says, it makes it all the funnier. I highly recommend this book. Especially if you like David Niven.


Which South American country's national airline is called Varig?

Gol-Airlines | Book Our Flights Online & Save | Low-Fares, Offers & More   Book Flights with Gol Airlines   Make a Gol Airlines reservation and find some amazing deals with discounted Gol Airlines tickets at Alternative Airlines. Gol Airlines flies to destinations, offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers. Let Alternative Airlines help find you cheap Gol Airlines tickets and make international and domestic flight reservations on Gol Airlines today.     Browse the most popular Gol Airlines flight routes to destinations. Alternative Airlines can help you make reservations on Gol Airlines for international flights to lots of destinations. Use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight. Book Gol Airlines on Alternative Airlines to save big! Alternative Airlines is an online travel agency which focuses on booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations. Find Out More   Gol Airlines - New ticketing arrangement finalised Alternative Airlines can now sell tickets on Brazilian airline, Gol, which is the country’s second largest airline and has used a low fare model to grow rapidly since its launch in 2001. From early 2007, Gol has been the owner of the long established Varig airlines which currently continues to fly under its own name. Need Flights in Brazil - Why not try Gol Airlines? Born in the dynamic Brazilian city of Sao Paulo in 2001, GOL has grown over 10 years into a giant low cost airline with over 100 aircraft flying to more than 60 destinations. This in real success story and more than most low-cost airlines sticks to the formula of a one-type of aircraft fleet to keep its costs low which enables it to keep its ticket prices to a very competitive level. Since its launch 160 Million passengers have enjoyed its services and its 2010 financial results out Gol amongst the most profitable airlines in the world. Gol continues to focus on growth and is benefiting from the booking Brazilian economy which has enabled more and more middle class Brazilians to take to the skies. The local rivalry with the also fast growing TAM Airlines, keeps Gol on their toes and both are pushing for a 40% share of the entire Brazilian domestic market. Where does GOL fly? Flights in Brazil Gol flies to the following cities within Brazil: Aracaju, Arealva, Belém, Belo Horizonte, Boa Vista, Brasília, Campinas, Campina Grande, Campo Grande, Caxias do Sul, Chapecó, Cuiabá, Curitiba, , Fernando de Noronha, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, Foz do Iguaçu, Goiânia, Ilhéus, Imperatriz, João Pessoa, Joinville, Juazeiro do Norte, Londrina, Macapá, Maceió, Manaus, Marabá, Maringá, Natal, Navegantes, Palmas, Petrolina, Porto Alegre, Porto Seguro, Porto Velho, Presidente Prudente,Recife, Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, Santarém, São Luís, São Paulo, Teresina, Uberlândia and Vitória. International destinations International services are flown to Asunción, Bridgetown, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Córdoba, Lima, Montevideo, Punta Cana, Rosario, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Wilhelmstadt and Santiago. Gol has also has a codeshare agreement with TACA Airlines for flights to San Salvador and Copa Airlines to Panama City. Why choose Gol Airlines? and what to expect: GOL Airlines calls itself GOL "intelligent" Airlines and this is no empty marketing slogan. It is a well focussed carrier which promises and delivers the South American equivalent of the global low cost airline service. The airline grew out of a bigger transportation company which was already a market leader in Bus transportation within Brazil and the lessons learnt in this competitive market place it has applied rigorously to the airline. The simplified on-board service is part of Gol’s strategy. On short haul flights, Gol offers snacks and cereal, that are both healthy and nutritious. The cabin staff uniforms are very stylish and were designed by the most famous designers in Brazil: Gloria Coelho and Ricardo Almeida. Our staff are on the whole young, energetic, eager to please and well-trained. There is no alcohol carried on board but the on-time r


"Which former British boxer is known as 'Champagne Charlie""?"

Boxing legend Charlie Magri backs Charlie Edwards for title glory | Boxing News | Sky Sports Boxing legend Charlie Magri backs Charlie Edwards for title glory Last Updated: 28/01/15 3:36pm Charlie Magri and Charlie Edwards Former British champion Charlie Magri has backed young boxer Charlie Edwards to go all the way to the top of the professional game. Magri famously won the British Flyweight title in just his third fight when he was 21, the same age as Edwards who makes his pro debut against Craig Derbyshire at the O2 on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. He's got a great chance to become a World champion, he looks the part and you can feel it just talking to him Charlie Magri ‘Champagne Charlie’ went on to win World and European titles after a fine amateur background himself, and with Edwards carrying an impressive CV from Team GB into the paid ranks, Magri believes he can follow in his footsteps. "He's got a great chance to become a world champion, he looks the part and you can feel it just talking to him,” he said. “He's got a wise head on young shoulders. I used to know if I was going to have a hard fight or it just by talking to a fighter and looking at how they carried themselves, and Charlie has that confidence already.  "He looks like a he loves to train and you can see that he wants it, he's got everything.” Magri met up with Edwards ahead of Saturday night’s action and gave the Croydon youngster a few pointers. “Charlie looked at me and said he could tell I was a fighter just by the look and shape of me,” said Edwards.  “He gave me some good tips, telling me not to headhunt, telling me not to kill myself at the weight and look at moving  up if the weight is becoming an issue. "He said he felt strong in sparring bigger guys but always had in his head that he was a flyweight. It was great to see him and hold his WBC world title belt, that was a thrill and that's the belt everyone wants.” Edwards’ professional debut is on the same bill as Kevin Mitchell's fight with Daniel Estrada for the vacant WBC Silver Lightweight title and World title eliminator. John Ryder also defends his WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title against Billi Godoy. There’s a tasty pair of light welterweight bouts as John Wayne Hibbert and Tyler Goodjohn meet for Hibbert’s WBC  International strap and Tommy Martin and Ricky Boylan square up for the vacant English title.


What is the name of the virus that frequently occurs on cruise ships?

Norovirus - What You Need to Know - Cruise Critic Norovirus - What You Need to Know Norovirus - What You Need to Know Subscribe By Cruise Critic staff With cruise ship "outbreaks" regularly appearing in the news, awareness of Norovirus -- an extremely common and highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis -- has been significantly raised. But before you reconsider that long-awaited cruise vacation because of gloom-and-doom reports on television and in your daily paper, know these facts: Norovirus is not a "cruise ship" virus, nor does it limit itself to sea-going vessels. Norovirus spreads swiftly wherever there are many people in a small area, including nursing homes, restaurants, hotels, dormitories ... and cruise ships. The common cold is the only illness more common, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta estimates that there are more than 20 million cases of Norovirus annually. Norovirus is associated with cruise travel simply because health officials are required to track illnesses on ships (and are not at hotels and resorts); therefore, outbreaks are found and reported more quickly at sea than on land. What are the symptoms? What are the cruise lines doing to combat germs? In the following Q&A, we tell you everything you need to know about Norovirus -- and how to avoid getting sick on your next cruise vacation. Question: What is Norovirus and how is it spread? Answer: Norovirus is named after an outbreak that occurred in Norwalk, Ohio, some 35 years ago. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program, "Noroviruses are a group of viruses (previously known as Norwalk-like viruses) that can affect the stomach and intestines. These viruses can cause people to have gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and the large intestines. Gastroenteritis is sometimes called a calicivirus infection or food poisoning, even though it may not always be related to food." Though Norovirus can be passed via contaminated food and water, when it comes to cruise ships it is typically spread through physical contact with ill people or surfaces/objects they may have touched. This includes shaking hands, caring for a sick friend or family member, sharing food or eating from the same utensils, and not washing hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers (the highly transmittable fecal-oral spread). Bottom line? For the most part, Norovirus outbreaks are the results of guests setting sail sick ... and passing it around. Q: What are the symptoms? A: Though generally moderate, symptoms are often flu-like (in fact, Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," even though it is not related to influenza). Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps; children often vomit more than adults. A low-grade fever and headache are also possible. Q: What preventative measures should I take to avoid coming down with Norovirus? A: First and foremost, wash your hands often with hot water and soap; the CDC recommends hitting the sink before and after eating and smoking, after touching your face, after using the restroom, and whenever your hands are dirty. Limit person-to-person contact as much as possible (we're not saying you absolutely must refuse the captain a handshake at his cocktail party ... just use your judgment throughout the cruise). Cruise Critic members advise packing extra soap, a supply of Lysol and a bottle of Pepto-Bismol (just in case). Beyond that, avoid uncooked food as much as possible. Stick to bottled water, and don't share drinking glasses and eating utensils. Q: What happens if I come down with Norovirus while on a cruise ship? A: Beyond a visit to the ship's doctor, be sure to drink plenty of water as dehydration is a common side-effect. If they report symptoms, passengers are typically quarantined to their cabins to prevent spreading the illness to others -- not an ideal situation, but necessary. Q: How long will it take me to recover? A: Once you have been exposed to Norovirus, it takes anywhere from one to three days for its sy


Give a year in the life of the Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Diego Rivera Introduction   Diego María Rivera (1886-1957) is one of the most prominent Mexican artists of the twentieth century. He gained international acclaim as a leader of the Mexican mural movement that sought to bring art to the masses through large-scale works on public walls. In his murals of the 1920s and 1930s Rivera developed a new, modern imagery to express Mexican national identity, which featured stylized representations of the working classes and indigenous cultures and espoused revolutionary ideals. This exhibition highlights Rivera's early foray into cubism, a less known but profoundly important aspect of the artist's development, in which his interest in themes of nationalism and politics first emerges. Featuring twenty-one works created in France and Spain between 1913 and 1915, the selection celebrates the National Gallery's No. 9, Spanish Still Life, 1915, recently bequeathed by Katharine Graham.   During his time abroad, Rivera drew upon the radical innovations of cubism, inaugurated a few years earlier by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Rivera adopted their dramatic fracturing of form, use of multiple perspective points, and flattening of the picture plane, and also borrowed favorite cubist motifs, such as liqueur bottles, musical instruments, and painted wood grain. Yet Rivera's cubism is formally and thematically distinctive. Characterized by brighter colors and a larger scale than many early cubist pictures, his work also features highly textured surfaces executed in a variety of techniques. The paintings on view, produced during a period that coincided with both the Mexican Revolution and World War I, reflect Rivera's expatriate role and explore issues of national identity. Many incorporate souvenirs of Mexico from afar and are infused with revolutionary sympathy and nostalgia. But these references to his native land are often embedded within canvases that refer to new Spanish, French, or Russian allegiances.   Images © 2004 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Av. Cinco de Mayo No. 2, Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtémoc 06059, México, D.F. No. 9, Nature Morte Espagnole, 1915, oil on canvas, Gift of Katharine Graham, 2002.19.1 1 of 13 Rivera's Early Life   Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, in December 1886, and moved with his family to Mexico City in the early 1890s. Rivera's parents, both educators, were part of the Europeanized professional classes that emerged under the Porfiriato, the lengthy dictatorial regime of President Porfirio Díaz. His prodigious talent was recognized at an early age, and by twelve he was enrolled in the national school of fine arts. Upon completion of his degree, Rivera was awarded a governmental stipend to further his career in art by traveling to Europe. With these funds, he sailed for Spain in January 1907. Remaining in Madrid for more than two years, Rivera studied with the Spanish academic painter Eduardo Chicharro, while assiduously copying from the collections of the Museo del Prado, and over time becoming part of the city's bohemian avant-garde.   In 1909 Rivera embarked on an itinerary of art study in Europe that included visits to Paris, London, and Belgium. In Bruges he met the Russian painter Angelina Beloff, who soon became his companion and common-law wife, and together they moved to Paris. (The two remained a couple until Rivera departed for Mexico in 1921. He married the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in 1929.) Rivera returned to Mexico for a one-man exhibition of his work that opened on November 20, 1910, a date notorious for its association with the start of the Mexican Revolution. Shortly after the December 20 close of his exhibition, Rivera again departed for Europe; it would be more than a decade--and following the end of the Revolution--before he returned to Mexico. Years later, embarrassed by his lack of revolutionary credentials, the artist claimed to have participated in the fighting, boasting that he had joined Emiliano Zapata's peasant forces and even plotted to kill President Díaz. In truth, Rivera and Beloff spen


George de Mestral invented what type of fastener in 1948?

Who Invented Velcro? Who Invented Velcro? By Mary Bellis Updated April 01, 2016. Before the middle of 20th century, people lived in a Velcro-less world where zippers were the fjfhf and shoes had to be laced. That was until one lovely summer day in 1941 when an amateur-mountaineer and inventor decided to take his dog for a nature hike. The man and his faithful companion both returned home covered with burrs, the plant seed-sacs that cling to animal fur in order to travel to fertile new planting grounds. He noticed his dog was covered in the stuff. He was Swiss engineer and naturally curious so he took a sample of the many burrs stuck to his pants and placed them under his microscope to observe the curious properties of the burdock plant that made it stick to certain surfaces. Perhaps, he thought, they can be used for something useful. Upon closer examination, it was the small hooks that enabled the seed-bearing burr to cling so stubbornly to the tiny loops in the fabric of his pants. George de Mestral raised his head from the microscope and smiled thinking something along the lines of "I will design a unique, two-sided fastener, one side with stiff hooks like the burrs and the other side with soft loops like the fabric of my pants. continue reading below our video Should I Buy my House or Continue to Rent? I will call my invention 'velcro' a combination of the word velour and crochet. It will rival the  zipper  in its ability to fasten." Mestral's idea met with resistance and even laughter, but the inventor was undeterred. He worked with a weaver from a textile plant in France to perfect a fastener that worked by experimenting with materials that would hook and loop in a similar manner. Through trial and error, he realized that nylon when sewn under infrared light, formed tough hooks for the burr side of the fastener. The discovery led to a finished design that he patented in 1955. He would eventually form Velcro Industries to manufacture and distribute his invention. In the 1960s, Velcro fasteners made its way to space as Apollo astronauts were them to keep items like pens and equipment from floating away while in zero-gravity and in time the product became kind of a household name. Companies like Puma used them in shoes to replace laces. Adidas and Reebok would soon follow. During Mastral’s lifetime, his company sold an average of over sixty million yards of Velcro per year during his lifetime. Not bad for an invention inspired by Mother Nature. Today you can’t technically buy velcro because the name is the registered trademark for the Velcro Industries' product, but you can have all of the VELCRO brand hook and loop fasteners you need. This distinction was done on purpose and illustrates a problem inventors often face. Names can become generic terms. Many words used frequently in everyday language were once trademarks, for example: escalator, thermos, cellophane and nylon. All were once trademarked names and only the trademark owners could use the name with a product. When names becomes commonplace enough, the U.S. Courts can deny exclusive rights to the trademark.


JockeySite.com Other The Epsom Derby   It is know as The Derby, and there is not need more words to know to which race we refer. There is nothing similar, there are many Derbys, probably one for each country of horse racing tradition, but The Derby there is only one that may called so. But The Derby is not only a race, it is a feast day, it is The Derby Day and I believe that nobody better than Fernando Savater describes The Derby in his book "The Play of the Horses" writing: "When I find myself in the tribune of Epsom on the first Wednesday of June, a few seconds before the start of the two minutes and a half , the longest and most tense of the year, I know with certainty that I would not like to be in that moment in any other part of the world; this is something that one may assure in very few occasions and it is worthwhile to live three hundred and sixty five days to enjoy again such plenitude". The origin of The Derby dates from 1780, exactly on a 4 of May, when the first edition of this singular race was run, winning by Diomed, in a race over a mile, even though we have to look something backwards in time to see his history. There was a race called Oaks instituted by Lord Derby, reserved exclusively for mares, which was disputed for the first time in 1779, what made that one year later Lord Derby and following the initiative of his friend Sir Charles Bunbury, created the version for the males, over the distance of one mile, not having been disputed over a mile and a half until the year 1784 when Serjeant was the winner. The Derby of 1839 deserves a special charter, not only because the race was carried out under a copious snowfall but also due to a curious case, the winner Bloomsbury, who was suspected of having run and won The Derby with an age which did not correspond to the race conditions, for three years old exclusively, but it was not demonstrated that the horse were four years as the rumors indicated.     In 1853, took place the victory of West Australian, the first who would obtain the Triple British Corona, winning the 2000 Guineas , The Derby and the St. Leger a deed which only 15 horses have achieved in the whole history, the last of them in getting it was Nijinsky in 1970. The first time that The Derby was televised was in 1931, the winner of that year being Cameronian, horse who also would win in the 2,000 Guineas, but who was not able to do the same in the St. Leger, establishing two years later Hyperion the time record of the trial with 2:34 though little would last his happiness, because three years later, in 1936, the horse of the Aga Khan, Mahmoud won in a record time, getting the second place another horse of Aga Khan, Taj Akbar. From 1780 up to our times, The Derby has been celebrated in the Epsom Down Racecourse, except in the period of the II World War, between 1940 and 1945 when it was run in Newmarket, returning to Epsom in 1946, with the victory of Airborne. Advancing in the time, there is a historic date which was in 1954 when Never Say Die won The Derby, name that probably to many of us may not tell anything special, but surely if we say that the jockey was Lester Piggott , our senses would change completely. It was the beginning of an unstoppable Lester in The Derby, winning nothing less than nine Derbys.   Never Say Die   The edition of 1981 must have a special mention. It was a race in which there was a horse who ran two races before The Derby, winning the first by ten lengths and the second race by twelve, and his definitive trial arrived with The Derby. It was Shergar , a wonderful horse property of the Aga Khan, with a very young Walter Swimburn on the saddle, who left to second horse to ten lengths, being the longest distance by which The Derby has been won. We were before a special horse, he twisted your rivals each to his own, with an overwhelming superiority, but the great fatality arrived. Shergar was syndicated for ten million pounds, and in 1983, was kidnapped and possibly murdered by the IRA. The Derby of 1984 was the last to be disputed the first Wednesday of June due to th


Capone goes to prison - Oct 17, 1931 - HISTORY.com Capone goes to prison Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion and fined $80,000, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and 1930s. Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1899 to Italian immigrants. He was expelled from school at 14, joined a gang and earned his nickname “Scarface” after being sliced across the cheek during a fight. By 1920, Capone had moved to Chicago, where he was soon helping to run crime boss Johnny Torrio’s illegal enterprises, which included alcohol-smuggling, gambling and prostitution. Torrio retired in 1925 after an attempt on his life and Capone, known for his cunning and brutality, was put in charge of the organization. Prohibition, which outlawed the brewing and distribution of alcohol and lasted from 1920 to 1933, proved extremely lucrative for bootleggers and gangsters like Capone, who raked in millions from his underworld activities. Capone was at the top of the F.B.I.’s “Most Wanted” list by 1930, but he avoided long stints in jail until 1931 by bribing city officials, intimidating witnesses and maintaining various hideouts. He became Chicago’s crime kingpin by wiping out his competitors through a series of gangland battles and slayings, including the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929, when Capone’s men gunned down seven rivals. This event helped raise Capone’s notoriety to a national level. Among Capone’s enemies was federal agent Elliot Ness, who led a team of officers known as “The Untouchables” because they couldn’t be corrupted. Ness and his men routinely broke up Capone’s bootlegging businesses, but it was tax-evasion charges that finally stuck and landed Capone in prison in 1931. Capone began serving his time at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta, but amid accusations that he was manipulating the system and receiving cushy treatment, he was transferred to the maximum-security lockup at Alcatraz Island, in California’s San Francisco Bay. He got out early in 1939 for good behavior, after spending his final year in prison in a hospital, suffering from syphilis. Plagued by health problems for the rest of his life, Capone died in 1947 at age 48 at his home in Palm Island, Florida. Related Videos


The Ainu are an aboriginal people from which country?

Japan Japan The two indigenous peoples of Japan, the Ainu and the Okinawans, live on the northernmost and southernmost islands of the country’s archipelago. The Ainu The Ainu territory stretches from Sakhalin and the Kurile Islands (now both Russian territories) to the northern part of present-day Japan, including the entire island of Hokkaido. Hokkaido was unilaterally incorporated into the Japanese state in 1869. Although most Ainu still live in Hokkaido, over the second half of the 20th century, tens of thousands migrated to Japan’s urban centers for work and to escape the more prevalent discrimination on Hokkaido. Since June 2008, the Ainu have been officially recognized as an indigenous people of Japan. Most recent government surveys put the Ainu population in Hokkaido at 16,786 and in the rest of Japan at 210. See the government's survey of  Ainu population in Hokkaido (2013)  and the rest of Japan (2011) . Many with Ainu ancestry do not publicly identify as Ainu due to discrimination and stigma in Japanese society. Ainu observers estimate the actual population of those with Ainu ancestry to be between 100-300,000, with 5,000 in the greater Kanto region alone. The Okinawans Okinawans, or Ryūkyūans, live in the Ryūkyū Islands, which make up Japan’s present-day Okinawa prefecture. They comprise several indigenous language groups with distinct cultural traits. Although there has been some migration of ethnic Japanese to the islands, the population is largely indigenous Ryūkyūans. Japan forcibly annexed the Ryūkyūs in 1879 but later relinquished the islands to the US in exchange for its own independence after World War Two. In 1972, the islands were reincorporated into the Japanese state and Okinawans became Japanese citizens although the US military remained. Today 75% of US forces in Japan are in Okinawa prefecture, which constitutes only 0.6% of Japan’s territory. 50,000 US military personnel, their dependents and civilian contractors occupy 34 military installations on Okinawa Island, the largest and most populated of the archipelago. The island is home to 1.1 million of the 1.4 million people living throughout the Ryūkyūs. Socio-economically, Okinawa remains Japan’s poorest prefecture, with income levels roughly 70% of the national average and unemployment at double the national average. Legislation concerning indigenous people  The Japanese government has adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) , although it does not recognize the unconditional right to self-determination. Japan has alsoratified the:


What do you call the bat in a game of shuttlecock?

Battledore | Define Battledore at Dictionary.com battledore [bat-l-dawr, -dohr] /ˈbæt lˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr/ Spell noun 1. Also called battledore and shuttlecock. a game from which badminton was developed, played since ancient times in India and other Asian countries. 2. a light racket for striking the shuttlecock in this game. 3. a 17th- and 18th-century hornbook of wood or cardboard, used as a child's primer. verb (used with or without object), battledored, battledoring. 4. to toss or fly back and forth: to battledore the plan among one's colleagues. Origin of battledore late Middle English 1400-1450 1400-50; late Middle English batyldo(u)re washing beetle, equivalent to batyl to beat (clothes) in washing (frequentative of bat 1) + -dore dung beetle ( beetle 1 for beetle 2 by way of pun, with allusion to filth on clothes). See dor 1 Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for battledore Expand Little Men Louisa May Alcott Why do we hear a noise when we strike the shuttlecock with the battledore? Intimate China Mrs. Archibald Little Beginning with the New Year there came the great game with the girls of battledore and shuttlecock. Alas! Rhoda Broughton Do you not feel that the girls should not be chucked about like balls from a battledore? British Dictionary definitions for battledore Expand Also called battledore and shuttlecock. an ancient racket game 2. a light racket, smaller than a tennis racket, used for striking the shuttlecock in this game 3. (formerly) a wooden utensil used for beating clothes, in baking, etc Word Origin C15 batyldoure, perhaps from Old Provençal batedor a beater, from Old French battre to beat, batter1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for battledore Expand n. mid-15c., "bat-like implement used in washing clothes," of unknown origin, perhaps from Old Provençal batedor, Spanish batidor "beater, bat," from batir "to beat;" perhaps blended with Middle English betel "hammer, mallet." As a trype of racket used in a game, from 1590s. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What is the state capital of New Mexico?

TOURISM Santa Fe New Mexico State Capitol New Mexico State Capitol History New Mexico became America's 47th state on Jan. 6, 1912, signed into statehood by Pres. William Howard Taft. It took more than half a century for New Mexico to achieve statehood. The U.S. government established the Territory of New Mexico in 1850, two years after Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo at the end of the Mexican-American War. The terms of the treaty required Mexico to cede its northern land holdings in what is now the American Southwest and California. In 1851, Santa Fe became the capital of this new territory, which sprawled across lands that eventually would  become the states of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Santa Fe's history as a capital city dates to 1610, when conquistador Don Pedro de Peralta established it as the capital for the Spanish "Kingdom of New Mexico." The Palace of the Governors, built in 1610, served as Spain's seat of government. When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, the Mexican government designated Santa Fe as the capital of the Mexican province of Nuevo Mexico, and the Palace continued to serve as the seat of government. In 1846, when the U.S. declared New Mexico an American territory, the Palace became New Mexico's first territorial capitol. Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the U.S. The Palace of the Governors , which now houses the state's history museum, is the oldest public building in the country. The Roundhouse Today's New Mexico State Capitol, known as the Roundhouse, is the only round capitol building in the country. It was built by Robert E. McKee with a design by W.C. Kruger that combined elements of New Mexico Territorial style, Pueblo adobe architecture and Greek Revival adaptations. The 232,000 square-foot Roundhouse was dedicated on Dec. 8, 1966. From a bird's-eye view, the Roundhouse resembles the Zia sun symbol, which is also emblazoned on the New Mexico state flag. The image, which originated at Zia Pueblo, incorporates elements representing the sun's rays, the four directions, the four seasons, and the four phases of life. The State Seal of New Mexico, carved in stone, hangs above each of the Roundhouse's four entrance wings. The four-story Roundhouse includes a subterranean story and a central interior Rotunda that rises 60 feet through the top three stories. The Rotunda's design elements include New Mexico Travertine marble featuring a turquoise and brass mosaic depicting the New Mexico State Seal. The ceiling skylight of stained glass is patterned after a Native American basket weave symbolizing the sky and the earth. The Governor's Gallery , located on the fourth floor, was founded by Clare Apodaca, who served as New Mexico's First Lady from 1975 to 1978. The gallery, an outreach facility of the New Mexico Museum of Art and the Department of Cultural Affairs, presents approximately six exhibits per year, including the annual Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts. The New Mexico Capitol Art Collection was created in 1991 when the New Mexico Legislature founded the Capitol Art Foundation. The Collection consists of nearly 600 artworks, exhibited in the interior public spaces of the State Capitol Complex, as well as on the Capitol grounds. The Collection includes paintings, photography, works on paper, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, ceramic and glass works, as well as furniture. In all there are over 600 New Mexico artists represented. The collection is currently valued at over ＄5.6 million dollars. Former Legislative Counsel Service Director Paula Tackett discusses the history of the Capitol Art Foundation and Collection in this 2010 interview . The Clay Buchanan Memorial Gardens on the Roundhouse's 6.5 acre grounds display sequoias, Russian olive trees, roses and more than 100 other kinds of New Mexico flora as well as abstract and figurative sculptures from the Capitol Art Collection. For information about guided tours of the New Mexico State Capitol by appointment, call (505) 986-4589 during business hours Monday through Friday. Visitors can t


Who created the sculpture of a bird on a pole outside Liverpool Cathedral?

Tracey Emin bird artwork in Liverpool feared stolen - Telegraph Tracey Emin bird artwork in Liverpool feared stolen A £60,000 sculpture by Tracey Emin has been stolen from outside a cathedral. Roman Standard sits on a four-metre pole Photo: PA By Urmee Khan 5:14PM BST 02 Jul 2008 The £60,000 artwork entitled Roman Standard is a bird which sits on a four-metre pole outside the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool. The bronze bird, which is the size of a sparrow, was created to disappear when viewed from the front and only reappear as the viewer moves left to right. However, it has disappeared completely. Concerned cathedral staff contacted police this week, but no theft has been officially reported by Emin who owns the art. A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We haven't had an official report yet but we will go to the cathedral this afternoon to investigate if it has been stolen or not. Related Articles Tracey Emin's new artwork inspired by teenage pregnancy 13 Jun 2008 The Roman Standard, which is refered to by locals as Bird on a Pole, was commissioned by the BBC in 2005 for the city's art05 festival and Capital of Culture 2008. A spokesman said: "The bird is a unique work of art and we hope its whereabouts are discovered as soon as possible for the people of, and visitors to, Liverpool." Emin, regarded as one of the enfants terrible of the Britart world said the sculpture was a symbol of "faith, hope and spirituality". June Lorie, director of the Liverpool Academy of Arts, said: "Just because the owner has not reported it missing the police are not searching for it. It is a complete farce - as everyone can see it is not there. "I thought the thing was a waste of tax payers money in the first place and now more of our cash will be wasted in getting the police to search for it." However White Cube in London, who represent Emin, said she wasn't available for comment and could not comment at all on the subject.


NATO established - Apr 04, 1949 - HISTORY.com NATO established Publisher A+E Networks The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is established by 12 Western nations: the United States, Great Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Portugal. The military alliance, which provided for a collective self-defense against Soviet aggression, greatly increased American influence in Europe. Greece, Turkey, and West Germany later joined NATO, but in 1966 France withdrew, citing American violations of the 1949 treaty. In 1955, the Warsaw Pact, a Soviet-led Eastern European alliance, was established to counter NATO. In 1994, three years after the end of the Cold War, NATO engaged in its first military action as part of an international effort to end two years of fighting in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, which all left the Warsaw Pact upon its dissolution in 1991, joined NATO in 1999. Today, there are twenty-six member states in total. Related Videos


What was the name of the bank that rogue trader Nick Leeson worked for?

Twenty years on, is Nick Leeson really sorry for breaking the bank? - Telegraph Banks and Finance Twenty years on, is Nick Leeson really sorry for breaking the bank? Nick Leeson was the original rogue trader, bringing down Britain's oldest  bank, Barings, and going on the run. Twenty years on, his actions are hard  to forgive, say some who remember him Nick Leeson on his release from jail in Singapore in 1999 Photo: MURRAY/Rex Features Follow In the mid-1990s, urgent messages were sent by fax. And almost exactly 20 years ago one landed in the London office of Peter Baring, the chairman of Barings Bank, from a junior colleague based in Singapore. It was sent by Nick Leeson, who said he was ill and wanted to resign. It was the last of a long string of lies he had told to his bosses. He wasn’t ill. He was on the run, holed up in a luxury hotel in Malaysia, after racking up an astonishing £832 million of losses. The fax was sent on February 23. By February 26th administrators had been called in to manage the collapse of Britain’s oldest merchant bank, which had been trading continuously since 1762 – one of the greatest names in the City wiped out by one “rogue trader”. Twenty years on, the name Nick Leeson and Barings still resonates, even for those that have lived through the run at Northern Rock, the collapse of Lehman Brothers and numerous banking scandals that have incurred losses of far greater magnitude. In part, it was the drama of a man in hiding – captured and exaggerated (but only slightly) by a Hollywood film starring Ewan McGregor. In part, it was the staggering ignorance of Leeson’s bosses, who were clueless there was a vast black hole hidden in their accounts. Related Articles The fall of Barings: a collapse that made nothing improbable 23 Feb 2015 But mostly, it was the character of Leeson himself, not a master criminal, but a 28-year-old in a backwards baseball cap, a D in A-level Maths, a pretty wife, and an remarkable ability to hide a secret. Nicholas Edwards worked as a senior investment banker in the London office of Barings. He remembers meeting Leeson in Singapore: “He was an ordinary fellow, from an ordinary background, doing an ordinary job.” Stephen Pollard was his lawyer, who represented him for many years. “I remember reading all the press cuttings on the way out to Frankfurt [where he was finally arrested] when I was due to meet him for the first time, and I remember thinking am I going to meet an arch-villain or some sort of spiv? And I just met a very quiet, calm and straightforward boy from Watford.” In the frenetic week while he was on the run, and failed attempts were made to shore up the bank, wild rumours circulated that he must have had an accomplice, and that there was bound to be have salted away millions of pounds. But neither proved correct. His crime started back in 1992, soon after he was sent to Singapore by Barings, as an up and coming trader to run the derivatives trading desk. He maintains initially he was covering up for a junior colleague who lost £20,000 on the trading floor one day. Leeson set up the error account 88888 to hide the bad trade, but then he started using it himself. Any bad trade he could hide in this account, which bizarrely was never checked by a compliance officer or senior management, mostly because Leeson was in charge of the Singapore back office himself. He was mostly trading futures on the Nikkei 250, the main Tokyo index, on behalf of clients. In theory most his business should have been “cash neutral”; if money was made or lost it would have been client money – Barings was just meant to be taking a commission. Only a small amount of the trades were meant to be proprietary – on behalf of the bank itself. But Leeson was using the bank’s money to bet on the market, hoping that he would eventually claw back the losses in the 88888 account and no one would be any the wiser. Dominic Lindley, a financial markets consultant, says: “Barings should have worked out something was out of the ordinary, because he was requesting vast funding to be transferred to


What is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman?

Oman Facts, Facts about Oman capital city, currency, language, flag, population, symbols Online Quiz Oman Facts Find here all unearthed facts about Oman , including capital city, currency, flag, language, tradition, population, symbols, largest cities, goverment, history , economey and the like. Where is Oman? The Sultanate of Oman is located in Southwest Asia. It is situated on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It shares borders with United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Yemen to the southwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, Arabian Sea on the southeast, and Gulf of Oman to the northeast. What is the capital of Oman? Muscat is the capital of Oman. The etymology of the name is disputed. The city is situated in northeast Oman, along the Gulf of Oman. It used to be an important trading port between the eastern and the western world. Today, it is the seat of the government. How big is Oman? Oman covers an area of 119,498 square miles and has an estimated population of 3,608,545. What is the currency of Oman? The currency of Oman is rial. Its ISO 4217 code is OMR. One rial is divided into 1000 baisa. Which is the largest city of Oman? The capital of Oman, Muscat, is the largest city of Oman. Muscat metropolitan area stretches over approximately 580 square miles and has an estimated population of 1,090,797. What is the official language of Oman? Arabic is the official language of Oman. Other languages in Oman are English, Urdu, and other Indian dialects spoken by Indian immigrants and tourists. What is the religion of Oman? Majority of the people in Oman are Muslims. Non-Muslim religious communities comprise less than 5% of the population. Almost 67% of the population comprises Ibadhi, a distinct form of Islam, while 32% of the population is Sunni Muslim. What is the literacy rate of Oman? The adult literacy rate of Oman is 87%. Who is the political leader of Oman? Oman has no legal political parties and is an absolute monarchy. The hereditary sultan appoints a cabinet. The cabinet thus appointed is called "Diwans". Legislative powers are exercised by the "Diwans". Qaboos bin Said Al Said is the 14th and the current Sultan of Oman. He came to power after overthrowing his father in a palace coup in 1970. Fahd Bin Mahmoud al Said is the current deputy prime minister of the Sultanate of Oman. He assumed office on June 23, 1970. When is the National Day of Oman celebrated? November 18 is celebrated as the National Day of Oman. It is the longest continually independent Arab state in modern history. November 18 marks the beginning of Sultan Qaboos bin Said's rule in 1970 and also coincides with his birthday. What is the economy of Oman like? The GDP of Oman in 2008 was $67.45 billion, while its per capita income was $20,400. Unemployment rate stands at 15%. Services sector dominates the economy and accounts 60.7% to the GDP. It is followed by industry (37.2%) and agriculture (2.1%). Major industries comprise crude oil production and refining, natural and liquefied natural gas production, construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals, and optic fiber. Major trade flows are with China, South Korea, India, Iran, UAE, US, Germany, Japan. Export goods include petroleum, re-exports, fish, metals, and textiles.


What is the largest species of tree, in terms of height and trunk girth?

Trees | Wondermondo Here are selected some of the most impressive and interesting separate trees of the the world. Circumference and diameter, if not stated otherwise, is measured at the narrowest place of trunk up to the 1.3 - 1.4 m height. Africa Bois dentelle - Mauritius. Elaeocarpus bojeri (R.E. Vaughan) represented in the wild by just two trees. Tree has beautiful bell-formed white flowers. Café marron - Rodrigues. The only specimen of Ramosmania rodriguesii (Tirveng. & Verdc.) in the wild, discovered in 1980. Drago Milenario - Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife. Most famous dragon tree (Dracaena draco (L.) L.), a giant tree with a girth of 17.4 m and height of 16.4 m. Encephalartos aemulans - South Africa, Natal. Just two trees 10 km away from each other, on a single hill in northern Natal. Encephalartos woodii (Sander) - South Africa, Natal. This treelike cycad does not exist in the wild anymore. Just few male specimens were seen in the late 19th century - early 20th century. Since then this plant grows in several plant nurseries. Glencoe Baobab - South Africa, Limpopo Province. Up to recent time - the stoutest baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) and stoutest tree in world. Diameter was 15.9 m, circumference - 46.6 m, height 16 m. In November 2009 split into two parts. Encephalartos woodii in Santa Barbara, USA / sarcozona , Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 Reakaly baobab (Ampanihy baobab) - Madagascar, Atsimo-Andrefana. Stoutest baobab Adansonia za (Baill.), girth 23 m (plaque at the tree says that 27 m). Largest tree in Madagascar. Sagole Tree - South Africa, Limpopo Province. The largest tree in South Africa. This giant Adansonia digitata has a circumference of 33.72 m and height - 22 m. The Cotton Tree - Sierra Leone, Freetown. Ceiba pentandra, symbol of the city, found growing in the town centre in 1792 when here came freed slaves from United States. Girth over 12 m. Site for offering prayers for peace and prosperity. Asia / crwjdt , Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Fig Tree) - Sri Lanka, North Central Province. Oldest known human planted tree (Ficus religiosa L.), planted 288 BC from a sapling of Bodhi tree where Buddha became enlightened. Girth of tree changed due to additional trunks grown together with the original one. Kamou no Ohkusu - Japan, Kyushu. Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl.) with a circumference of 24.2 m. Tree is some 30 m high, with estimated age of 1,5 thousand years. Pakari Brikshya (Pakad, Falakasha, Devdaha banyan) - Nepal, Lumbini. Enormous, beautiful weeping fig (Ficus benjamina). Circumference of its trunk is approximately 25 m, height - approximately 30 m but the width of crown - some 150 m. Sarv-e-Abarqu - Iran, Yazd. Oldest known individual tree in Asia, second oldest species of tree in world - more than 4,000 years old cypress (most likely Cupressus sempervirens L.). Age not proved. Beautiful, proportional tree, with a height of 25 m, circumference of trunk is 11.5 m. The Great Banyan - India, West Bengal, Kolkata. Belongs to trees with largest canopy. This Ficus benghalensis L. is considered to be some 200 - 250 years old, area of canopy - 1.5 hectares, circumference of canopy - 1 kilometre. Height up to 25 metres, contains some 2,880 aerial roots rooted in soil. Thimmamma Marrimanu - India, Andhra Pradesh. World's largest known single tree if measured by the area of its crown. Canopy of this banyan (Ficus benghalensis L.) covers 19,107 m². Tnjri (Skhtorashen Tree) - Azerbaijan, Yukhari-Karabakh. Giant Platanus orientalis tree, more than 2,000 years old, with a circumference of 27 m, 54 m tall. Tree of Life - Bahrain. Approximately 400 years old mesquite (Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce) growing in a place devoid of water. Australia and Oceania / Amanda Slater , Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 Other parts of Australia Giant Tingle Tree ("Hollow trunk") - Australia, Western Australia. Stoutest red tingle (Eucalyptus jacksonii), girth 22.3 m, 30 m high. Moreton Bay Fig in Bellingen - Australia, New South Wales. (Ficus macrophylla Desf. ex Pers.), girth 29 m, 50 m high. Whitelaw Tree -


The Kookaburra belongs to which family of birds?

kookaburra | bird | Britannica.com Kookaburra See Article History Alternative Titles: bushman’s clock, Dacelo gigas, laughing jackass, laughing kookaburra Kookaburra, also called laughing kookaburra or laughing jackass, (species Dacelo novaeguineae), eastern Australian bird of the kingfisher family (Alcedinidae), whose call sounds like fiendish laughter. This gray-brown, woodland-dwelling bird reaches a length of 43 cm (17 inches), with an 8- to 10-cm (3.2- to 4-inch) beak. In its native habitat it eats invertebrates and small vertebrates, including venomous snakes. In western Australia and New Zealand , where it has been introduced, the kookaburra has been known to attack chickens and ducklings. Defending their territory year-round, a monogamous pair of these birds lays two clutches of two to four white eggs in its nest in a tree hole. The young often remain with the parents and help raise the next year’s brood. Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas) Bucky Reeves—The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers Listen: kookaburra Audio clip of a laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). Also sometimes called the “bushman’s clock,” the kookaburra is heard very early in the morning and just after sunset. The related blue-winged kookaburra (D. leachii), which does not “laugh,” is found across northern Australia. Learn More in these related articles: in kingfisher Stretching 43 cm (17 inches) long and weighing 465 grams (16 ounces), the largest of all kingfishers is the kookaburra, known throughout Australia for its laughing call. The kookaburra’s white head has a brown eye stripe, the back and wings are dark brown, and the underparts are white. Often found in urban and suburban areas, it can become quite tame and may be fed by hand. A member of the... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference kookaburra - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The loud call of the kookaburra, a woodland bird of Australia, sounds like maniacal laughter. The bird and its distinctive call have become a symbol of the Australian bush. Native to eastern Australia, it has also been introduced into western Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. It is also known as the laughing kookaburra. Its species name is Dacelo gigas. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: May 25, 2010 URL: https://www.britannica.com/animal/kookaburra Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Phobias dictionary definition | Phobias defined See also attitudes ; behavior ; fear ; manias ; -phile, -philia, -phily ; psychology . N.B.: noun forms end in -phobe and adjective forms end in -phobic, unless otherwise noted. acarophobia a fear of skin infestation by mites or ticks. achluophobia scotophobia. acidophobia an inability to accommodate to acid soils, as certain plants. acousticophobia an abnormal fear of noise. acrophobia an abnormal fear of heights. Also called altophobia, batophobia, hypsophobia. aelurophobia ailurophobia. aerophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of drafts. Cf. ancraophobia, anemophobia. agoraphobia an abnormal fear of being in crowded, public places, like markets. Cf. demophobia. agyrophobia an abnormal fear of crossing streets. Also dromophobia. aichmophobia an abnormal fear of pointed objects. ailurophobia an abnormal fear of cats. Also called gatophobia, felinophobia. albuminurophobia a fear of albumin in one’s urine as a sign of kidney disease. algophobia an extreme fear of pain. Cf. odynophobia. altophobia acrophobia. amathophobia an abnormal fear of dust. amaxophobia an abnormal fear of being or riding in vehicles. ancraophobia an abnormal fear of wind. Cf. aerophobia, anemophobia. androphobia 1. an abnormal fear of men. 2. a hatred of males. Cf. gynephobia. anemophobia an abnormal fear of drafts or winds. Cf. aerophobia, ancraophobia. anginophobia an abnormal fear of quinsy or other forms of sore throat. Anglophobia a hatred or fear of England and things English. anthophobia an abnormal fear of flowers. anthropophobia an abnormal fear of people, especially in groups. antlophobia an abnormal fear of floods. apeirophobia an abnormal fear of infinity. aphephobia an abnormal fear of touching or being touched. Also called haphephobia, haptephobia, thixophobia. apiphobia, apiophobia an intense fear of bees. Also called melissophobia. arachnephobia an abnormal fear of spiders. asthenophobia an abnormal fear of weakness. astraphobia an abnormal fear of lightning. Cf. brontophobia, keraunophobia. astrophobia siderophobia. ataxiophobia, ataxophobia an abnormal fear of disorder. atelophobia an abnormal fear of imperfection. atephobia an abnormal fear of ruin. aulophobia an abnormal fear of flutes. aurophobia an abnormal dislike of gold. automysophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of being dirty. Cf. misophobia. autophobia, autophoby an abnormal fear of being by oneself. Also called eremiophobia, eremophobia, monophobia. bacillophobia an abnormal fear of germs. Also called bacteriophobia. ballistophobia an abnormal fear of missiles. barophobia an abnormal fear of gravity. basiphobia in plants, an inability to accommodate to alkaline soils. bathmophobia an abnormal dislike or fear of walking. bathophobia 1. an abnormal fear of depth. 2. an intense dislike of bathing. batophobia 1. acrophobia. 2. an abnormal fear of passing high buildings. batrachophobia an abnormal fear of frogs and toads. belonephobia an abnormal fear of pins and needles. bibliophobia an abnormal dislike for books. blennophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of slime. Also called myxophobia. bogyphobia a dread of demons and goblins. bromidrosiphobia an abnormal fear of having an unpleasant body odor. brontophobia an abnormal fear of thunder and thunderstorms. Also called tonitrophobia. Cf. astraphobia, keraunophobia. cainophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of novelty. Also called cainotophobia, neophobia. carcinophobia an abnormal fear of cancer. Also called cancerophobia. cardiophobia an abnormal fear of heart disease. cathisophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of sitting down. catoptrophobia an abnormal fear of mirrors. Celtophobia an intense dislike of Celts. cenophobia, kenophobia an abnormal fear of a void or of open spaces. ceraunophobia keraunophobia. chaetophobia an abnormal fear of hair. cheimaphobia, cheimatophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of cold. Cf. cryophobia, psychrophobia. cherophobia an abnormal fear of gaiety. chinophobia an abnormal fear or dislike of snow. cholerophobia an intense fear of cholera. chrematophobia


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What were the American militiamen called during the War of Independence?

Militia in the Revolutionary War, Yorktown Victory Center Militia in the Revolutionary War Militia in the Revolutionary War If I was called upon to declare upon Oath, whether the Militia have been most serviceable or hurtful upon the whole; I should subscribe to the latter. – George Washington, September 1776 The role of the militia in the American Revolution is interpreted at The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown special events. Militia re-enactors present a musket firing demonstration at an October Yorktown Victory Celebration event. Even before the struggle for American independence ended, two contrasting views of the role of the Revolutionary militia had emerged. Popular opinion, remembering the gallant stand of the Minutemen at Concord and Lexington, held fast to the ideal of the brave citizen soldier as the mainstay of defense. Other Americans however, including many Continental Army veterans, derided the militia’s reputation for fleeing in the face of the enemy. The early histories of the Revolution also tended to minimize the contributions of the militia, and one acclaimed account of the war, written as late as 1929, even referred to “the utter failure of the militia system.” More recent studies however have gone a long way toward revising this predominantly negative assessment of the role played by the militia during the war for independence. Although the relative effectiveness of the Revolutionary militia varied from state to state and year to year, this newer scholarship has explored and described some of the crucial achievements of the militia that had been previously unexamined. These historians note that the role of the militia is easily misunderstood and that it has to be judged by different standards than those applied to a professional military force. As part of its long-term exhibit planning process, the The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown has begun researching the role played by the militia during the Revolution, with a special emphasis on Virginia as a test case. From the earliest years of English settlement, colonists had depended on local groups of part-time citizen soldiers to defend themselves from the Indians or at times to maintain law and order. By the time of the French and Indian War, American colonists had come to rely more on British troops and volunteer provincial units for protection, but even though the militia system had deteriorated, Americans held fast to their faith in the concept of the citizen soldier. Beginning with the Stamp Act crisis and extending throughout the Revolution, the Americans’ experience with the British Army only strengthened their hatred of standing armies as implements of monarchy and tyranny and a threat to civilian government. More than 3,000 militiamen, under the command of Governor Thomas Nelson, were present at the Siege at Yorktownin October 1781. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Collection Although George Washington and others frequently complained about the shortcomings of the militia, some Continental Army officers like Nathanael Greene had come to a more realistic appraisal of the value of these part-time soldiers by the end of the war. While the militia could not be counted on to stand up to trained, regular forces, it could and often did perform other important roles that were less obvious but crucial elements in the winning of independence. The roots of the various militia systems that developed in the North American English colonies reached far back to Anglo-Saxon Britain. All able-bodied freemen could, in theory, be called up for temporary service by the king to defend their community and the kingdom from invasion. As the earliest successful English settlement in North America, the Virginia colony immediately faced the problem of how to defend itself from possible Spanish attack as well as from the native inhabitants. The first quarter of the 17th century was a period of experimentation and improvisation as the settlers struggled to gain a foothold in the New World. During the succeeding decades, the colony’s evolving militia system was re


In which city did Roger Bannister become the first man to break the four minute barrier for the mile?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 6 | 1954: Bannister breaks four-minute mile About This Site | Text Only 1954: Bannister breaks four-minute mile Roger Bannister, a 25-year-old British medical student, has become the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes. His time was 3mins 59.4 seconds, achieved at the Iffley Road track in Oxford and watched by about 3,000 spectators. Bannister, once president of the Oxford club, was running for the Amateur Athletic Association against his old university during their annual match. The race was carefully planned and he was aided by two pacemakers, Chris Brasher and Chris Chataway. Brasher took the lead as the first pacemaker, Bannister slotted in behind, with Chataway in third place. When Brasher began to feel the strain, Bannister signalled for Chataway to take over. Just over 200 yards from the finish, Bannister took the lead with a final burst of energy. He sprinted to the line in record time and fell exhausted into the arms of a friend, the Rev Nicholas Stacey. Pandemonium broke out when spectators heard news that Bannister had officially beaten the four-minute mile. He had prepared for the race the previous week at Paddington Green in London in high winds. The weather at Iffley Road was not ideal for record-breaking - a 15mph crosswind with gusts of up to 25mph meant that Bannister nearly called off the attempt. Bannister has beaten his main rival to the record - Australian athlete John Landy. Both had run quite close to the time but the magic number four had proved elusive until now.


Which newspaper group owns the Liverpool Echo?

Liverpool Echo owners report rise in revenue thanks to leaflet printing | Minuteman Press Print Services Liverpool Echo owners report rise in revenue thanks to leaflet printing May 28, 2011 by Michael   Trinity Mirror, the group that owns the Liverpool Echo, has been combatting falling circulation figures by boosting their revenue thanks to contract publishing and flyer printing . Liverpool Echo, Daily Post and Manchester Evening News are all owned by Trinity Mirror Group. The Group reported an overall fall in revenue when compared to last year and this is largely being attributed to a drop in advertising sales. The Trinity Mirror Group has seen advertising sales and classified ad payments drop by up to 22% and this, in combination with a challenging trading environment, has forced the Group to look into other ways to make money. Trinity Mirror has been able to generate an 18% rise in advertising revenue from different sources and have seen success by focusing on contract printing , football club publishing and flyer printing. Liverpool Echo and Manchester Evening News have traditionally been channels of communication for the public sector, but the advertising revenue generated by this fell by 47%. As well as focusing on flyer printing and other more effective forms of advertising, Trinity Mirror look set to weather the current economic storm that is affecting the publishing and printing industry as a whole. This investment in flyer printing sets Liverpool printing companies in good stead to brave the tough times in the industry as it shows a real faith in tried and tested methods of communication. As well as this investment, Trinity Mirror is also embarking on a strict cost-saving programme and has set objectives to save £15m by the end of the year.


The Lambeth Walk is a dance from which musical?

Instructions On Dancing The Lambeth Walk Instructions On Dancing The Lambeth Walk Largest Date : 1937 The Lambeth Walk, a popular dance from the late thirties to music by Noel Gay entitled 'Lambeth Walk', from the Lupino Lane and Jack Eggar production of 'Me and My Girl'. Part of the rear cover of the 'Lambeth Walk' music sheet, artist unknown. Details


Muster - definition of muster by The Free Dictionary Muster - definition of muster by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/muster v. mus·tered, mus·ter·ing, mus·ters v.tr. 1. To call (troops) together, as for inspection. 2. To cause to come together; gather: Bring all the volunteers you can muster. 3. To bring into existence or readiness; summon up: mustering up her strength for the ordeal. See Synonyms at call . v.intr. To assemble or gather: mustering for inspection. n. a. A gathering, especially of troops, for service, inspection, review, or roll call. b. The persons assembled for such a gathering. 2. A muster roll. 3. A gathering or collection: a muster of business leaders at a luncheon. 4. A flock of peacocks. Phrasal Verbs: muster in To enlist or be enlisted in military service: She mustered in at the age of 18. muster out To discharge or be discharged from military service: He was mustered out when the war ended. Idiom: pass muster To be judged as acceptable. [Middle English mustren, from Old French moustrer, from Latin mōnstrāre, to show, from mōnstrum, sign, portent, from monēre, to warn; see men-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] muster (ˈmʌstə) vb 1. (Military) to call together (numbers of men) for duty, inspection, etc, or (of men) to assemble in this way 2. (Military) a. muster in to enlist into military service b. muster out to discharge from military service 3. (Agriculture) (tr) Austral and NZ to round up (livestock) 4. (sometimes foll by: up) to summon or gather: to muster one's arguments; to muster up courage. n 5. (Military) an assembly of military personnel for duty, inspection, etc 6. a collection, assembly, or gathering 7. (Agriculture) Austral and NZ the rounding up of livestock 8. (Zoology) a flock of peacocks 9. pass muster to be acceptable [C14: from old French moustrer, from Latin monstrāre to show, from monstrum portent, omen] mus•ter 1. to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle or inspection. 2. to gather or summon (often fol. by up): He mustered all his courage. v.i. 3. to assemble for inspection, service, etc. 4. to come together; collect; assemble; gather. 5. muster out, to discharge from military service. n. 6. an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes. 7. an assemblage or collection. 8. Also called mus′ter roll`. (formerly) a list of the persons in a military or naval unit. Idioms: pass muster, to be judged as acceptable in appearance or performance. [1300–50; (n.) < Old French mostre < Latin mōnstrum portent; (v.) < Old French mostrer < Latin mōnstrāre, derivative of mōnstrum; compare monster ] syn: See gather. Muster, Mustering  a number of things or persons assembled on a particular occasion; a collection, as a muster of peacocks—Johnson, 1755. See also levy . Examples: mustering of horses, 1835; muster of peacocks, 1470; mustering of storks; muster of troops. muster I will have been mustering you will have been mustering he/she/it will have been mustering we will have been mustering you will have been mustering they will have been mustering Past Perfect Continuous Noun 1. muster - a gathering of military personnel for duty; "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster" assemblage , gathering - a group of persons together in one place armed forces , armed services , military , military machine , war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" 2. levy en masse , levy - the act of drafting into military service armed forces , armed services , military , military machine , war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" Verb 1. muster - gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage" gather , pull together , collect , garner - assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together" 2


Easter Island (Rapa Nui) & Moai Statues Easter Island (Rapa Nui) & Moai Statues By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor | October 16, 2012 02:14pm ET MORE Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island (a name given to it by Europeans), is located in the southeast Pacific and is famous for its approximately 1,000 carvings of moai, human-faced statues. The island measures about 14 miles (22 km) by 7 miles (11 km) at its furthest points and it is often said that it can be traversed by foot in a single day. The volcanic island is the most isolated inhabited landmass on Earth. The closest inhabited land is the Pitcairn Islands, located about 1,200 miles (1,900 km) to the west. Chile, the closest South American country, is located about 2,300 miles (3,700 km) to the east. Easter Island "heads" on the slope of Rano Raraku volcano. Credit: Image via Shutterstock The famous carvings are massive, up to 40 feet (12 meters) tall and 75 tons in weight. They were decorated on top with “Pukao,” a soft red stone in the shape of a hat. The statues also have torsos buried beneath the heads . Recent analysis of radiocarbon dating from the island indicate that Rapa Nui was first settled around A.D. 1200 , a period in which Polynesians voyaged to the east Pacific and perhaps also to South America and California. According to legend, a chief named Hotu Matu’a, having learned of Rapa Nui from an advance party of explorers, led a small group of colonists, perhaps no more than 100 people, to the island. Their place of origin is a mystery and may have been the Marquesas Islands, located 2,300 miles (3,700 km) to the northwest of Rapa Nui. Another suggestion is Rarotonga, located 3,200 miles (5,200 km) to the southwest of the island. In any case, the voyage would have been an arduous one that may have involved tacking against the wind. A deforested environment When people first came to Rapa Nui, around 800 years ago, they would have found the island overgrown with palm trees, among other vegetation. In the centuries that followed Rapa Nui was deforested until, by the 19th century, the landscape was utterly barren. How this occurred is a matter of debate. When people arrived at Rapa Nui they brought with them (whether intentionally or not) the Polynesian rat, a creature that reproduces rapidly and which the Polynesians sometimes consumed. This species had no natural enemies on the island and may have played a major role in deforestation . The popular claim that the island’s palm trees were felled to create devices to move the moai statues is probably incorrect. According to ancient stories the statues “walked” from the quarries to their place on stone platforms (known as ahu) and, indeed, research has shown that two small teams using ropes can move the statues vertically. A recent demonstration of this was recorded on a YouTube video (below) by Terry Hunt, a University of Hawaii professor, and Carl Lipo, a professor at California State University Long Beach. It is also noted by Hunt and Lipo that the deforestation of the island may not have led to a food crisis. They point out in their book, "The Statues that Walked" (Free Press, 2011) that abundant rocks on the island allowed for the construction of stone-protected gardens known as “manavai.” These stone gardens would have been supported by lithic mulching, a process by which minerals from rocks fertilize the soil. The people of the island, it appears, had enough food not only to build and move statues, but also to develop a written script, today known as Rongorongo, which researchers are still trying to decipher. Moai mystery In their book, Hunt and Lipo provide more evidence for the idea that the statues were moved vertically. They note the presence of pathways or “roads” that lead from quarry sites to moai locations in the southeast, northwest and southwest parts of the island. Some of Easter Island's famous stone Moai statues stood more than 30 feet high and weighed up to 82 tons. Credit: Terry Hunt/University of Hawaii, Manoa “The evidence on the ground revealed that roads were not part of some over


In which year was the International Garden Festival held in Liverpool?

Liverpool Festival Gardens - 30 years of Liverpool Festival Gardens 30 years of Liverpool Festival Gardens 01 May 2014 30 years ago this Friday, 2nd May was the start of the celebratory International Garden Festival in Liverpool. It was the first of its kind in Britain, was a great success and attracted over 3 million visitors during the summer of 1984. The Garden Festival was built on the old south docks - much of it was derelict and industrial waste needed to be cleared before any landscaping could commence. But the results were outstanding - over 60 individual ornamental gardens, a Festival Hall, public pavilions and floral displays. It formed a major part of the City's regeneration project, initiated by former 'Minister for Merseyside', Lord Michael Heseltine, in the wake of the Toxteth riots and was a real boost for Liverpool. Millions of pounds were spent transforming the derelict dock and the legacy of the Festival was for it to be a special riverside park for Liverpool and all to enjoy.   But sadly, without adequate long-term funding arrangements in place to maintain the complex Gardens, the subsequent 20 years led to a slow decline; the site fell into disrepair and became a focal point for anti-social behaviour. It became a liability rather than an asset for the City. In 2004, after many false starts and aborted plans, there was a beacon of hope for the Gardens. Merseyside based developers; Langtree acquired the site and with an agreement in place with Liverpool City Council, and funding from the Northwest Development Agency, were able to restore the site. The Land Trust; the national charity with expertise in long-term management and funding solutions for open spaces, was brought in to manage the park and it was given a bright new life.  The park reopened in 2012 and nearly 2 years on, it is thriving. The Land Trust appointed The Conservation Volunteers to manage the Gardens on a daily basis and they provide a regular presence on site, run events, recruit volunteers and maintain the gardens. In addition, The Land Trust has successfully secured Big Lottery funding to run the Green Angels programme at the Gardens – a unique scheme for the local community to learn new skills, attend training courses and contribute towards caring for this Liverpool landmark. This has generated great interest and the first two courses; 'Countryside Management & Parks Maintenance' and 'Horticulture' which have 15 participants on each are starting in May. All these activities are having a positive impact on the local community.  The anti-social behaviour around the site has greatly reduced, making the area a much safer, pleasant place to live and visit. The creation of Ranger jobs and volunteer opportunities have helped to restore a sense of ownership and pride in the Gardens, and events such as 'Bird box building' and Tai Chi classes are bringing more and more people onto the site each week, with nearly 200,000 having visited since the re-opening in 2012. Euan Hall, Chief Executive of the Land Trust comments “We are very proud to be involved with this iconic site. This site really demonstrates the importance of securing long-term funding at the outset of creating a green open space and what can happen to a site and the local community, if this is not managed. We have been able to bring a lot of benefits to the area in the time we have been managing the site and are working hard alongside our partners; Langtree, to secure a permanent source of funding for Liverpool Festival Gardens, so that it continues be a great place to be enjoyed by people and nature for many years to come.” Lord Heseltine said “The Festival Gardens have been through quite a journey. 30 years ago, the International Garden Festival played a vital part in regenerating Liverpool and that summer in 1984 was fantastic. Although, sadly, the Gardens went through a difficult period in the 1990s, Liverpool has continued to prosper and it is wonderful that the Gardens are now restored and flourishing along with the City. The transformation of the Gardens has been realised t


Which National Trust property is located adjacent to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

Beatles Childhood Homes | National Trust Beatles Childhood Homes Take a tour to see inside the childhood home of John Lennon National Trust Images / Dennis Gilbert A combined tour of 'Mendips' and 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool Step inside  Want to book tickets? Tours will be running from 1 March-26 Nov 2017 and 2017 tickets will be on sale from 1 February. Unfortunately it isn't possible to book any tickets until the new booking system is launched but in the meantime, click through to read our tour FAQs. Don't forget to pick up a souvenir inspired by these special places. Take a look at where you can get postcards, guidebooks and Beatles books. Places nearby An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped Gardens, 1000 acres of deer Park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall. Book a tour If you'd like to take the tour to visit inside the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, book your tickets now. A combined tour of both properties Guide books for sale at both houses and Speke Hall Local produce served at Speke Hall's Home Farm restaurant Pay and display parking available near Jurys Inn hotel. Free parking available at Speke Hall There is no direct access to either house - you must book on one of our tours to see the properties Passengers are required to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the tour departure time and the bus cannot wait for late arrivals For security reasons, bags and cameras are left in secure facilities at both houses and internal photography is not permitted There are no storage facilities for suitcases on the bus or at either house If you wish to visit the houses on the day of departure please call +44 (0) 151 707 0729 for city centre departures and +44 (0) 151 427 7231 for Speke Hall departures School groups should call +44 (0) 151 427 7231 to make a booking Family Children's quiz containing Beatles related trivia Children's trail Please call +44 (0) 151 427 7231 in advance of booking if you want to reserve a space for a child under 5 or will need a child seat Accessibility Close A combined tour of 'Mendips' and 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool Book your tour online now and enjoy the unique experience of a visit to the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney. This is your only opportunity to see inside the places where the Beatles met, composed and rehearsed many of their earliest songs. Imagine walking through the back door into the kitchen where John's Aunt Mimi would have cooked him his tea, or standing in the spot where Lennon and McCartney composed 'I Saw Her Standing There'. Join our custodians on a fascinating trip down memory lane, and take a moment to reflect on these incredible individuals. Visiting the Beatles' childhood homes in Liverpool is an absolute must for fans of any ages. The tours provide a real insight into Lennon and McCartney's humble beginnings.


The azalea is a member of which genus of plants?

Azalea 'Stewartstonian' Azalea from Historyland Nursery Showy clusters of small flowers. Easy to grow, dense growth habit. Good color interest all season long. Wine red color in winter. Interesting Notes: Developed in Stewartstown, PA by Joseph Gable for its cold hardness and later flowering time.  Mr. Michael Dirr list this Azalea as Stewartstown in his 'Manual of Woody Landscape Plants'. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in the spring after blooming with a food for acid loving plants.  For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended.  When a natural hedge is prefered space 4 to 5 feet apart.   Click on the "About Us" tab to find planting instructions. Height: Genus Overview: Azalea Common Name: Azalea The Azalea is among the showiest of all shrubs when in flower. Being evergreen to semi-evergreen it gives your garden a well finished appearance even in winter. The azalea is a member of the rhododendron family and requires basically the same care as the rhododendron. They begin blooming from mid-March to early May and are prized for their vibrant colors and fine textured foliage. Azaleas can be planted in full sun or partial shade; however, it is best not to plant them where temperatures get too hot. This versatile shrub can be used in many aspects of the landscape. All require slightly acid loamy soil with adequate drainage. When planting be sure to plant 1/2” above the ground level, amend the soil only when necessary and mulched to help retain water and insure their survival. Growth habit varies from 2’ to 8’ with equal spread depending on the variety. 11500 Newland Rd. Warsaw, VA 22572 | 804.493.8442 | 800.852.5461 | Fax: 804.493.0003 | historyland@historyland.com


Which town is the administrative HQ of Flintshire?

Flintshire Genealogy Resources & Parish Registers Historical Description Direct link to this description Flintshire is the smallest in the principality, and is bounded on the north by the Irish Sea, on the north-east by the river Dee, on the east by Cheshire, and on the south-west by Denbighshire. It consists of a narrow slip of land, running southeast, about twenty-seven miles in length, and only ten broad, being in many places much less. A detached part belongs to it, at some miles distance from the rest, separated by the interposition of Denbighshire, and almost encircled by Shropshire and Cheshire; this part is about eight miles long, and ten broad; and the whole of the county comprises 160, 000 acres of land, of which 110, 000 acres are pasturage, and only 20, 000 acres arable. The county, including the detached part, is divided into five hundreds, viz. Coleshill, Maelor, Mold, Prestatyn, and Rhyddlan; and contains one city, St. Asaph; four market-towns, viz. Caerwys, Flint, Holywell, and Mold; and 28 parishes, which are partly in the diocese of St. Asaph and partly in that of Chester. It consists of 8816 houses, and 46, 500 inhabitants. The air is cold, yet generally healthful; but, like other parts of the Cambrian territories, Flintshire is full of hills, particularly near the shore of the Dee, where the land rises rapidly, forming a ridge of hills, running a considerable way parallel to that river, intermixed with a few vallies, generally fruitful, producing great plenty of wheat and rye, while the low parts, though of a clayey soil, produce sufficient grass for numerous cattle. Here is likewise an abundance of honey, from which a pleasant liquor is made, called Medd, or mead. The mountains contain coal, lead, freestone, and a vast strata of limestone. The commercial importance of Flintshire is almost solely derived from its mineral productions, particularly the lead ore, which is smelted upon the spot, and the metal exported from Chester. Some kinds of the ore contain silver enough to repay, with profit, the expence of separating it from the lead; and several ounces of silver have been annually extracted in this county, which is chiefly used by the manufacturers of Birmingham and Sheffield. The calamine is partly exported, and some used in a brass foundry at Holywell. From the coalpits, in the south part of the county, the city of Chester is chiefly supplied. To these may be added some considerable potteries, established near Northop, from whence large quantities of coarse earthenware are exported to the Welsh coast and Ireland. The most remarkable river in this county is the Alun, which near Mold sinks under ground, and is lost for a considerable space. The rivers of the vale of Clwyd have likewise their exit in Flintshire, including the Elwy and Wheeler, which supply the epicure with delicious fish. This county returns two representatives to the British Senate, viz. one for the county, and one for the town of Flint. — Topography of Great Britain, written: 1802-29 by George Alexander Cooke Direct link to this description FLINTSHIRE is a maritime county of North Wales, bounded on the south and west by Denbighshire, on the north by the Irish Sea, on the north-east by the estuary of the Dee, except that portion called Sealand, on the opposite side of the river, which is bounded by Cheshire, which county is also the boundary of the eastern side; the detached portion of the shire is about 8 miles to the south-east and is placed amidst the counties of Denbigh, Salop, and Cheshire. The county of Flint has always been regarded as an appendage of the County Palatine of Chester, and has in consequence formed part of that earldom, and several of the princes of Wales, from Edward of Carnarvon (afterwards Edward II.) downwards, were styled “Earls of Chester and Flint”; but it does not appear that any were so created, or that they were summoned to Parliament under these titles, nor was there ever any earldom of Flint as distinct from that of Chester; the title seems to have been assumed simply because the princes using it ha


Whose first novel was Buddenbrooks, published in 1901?

Buddenbrooks | novel by Mann | Britannica.com novel by Mann Alternative Title: “Buddenbrooks, Verfall einer Familie” Similar Topics Pride and Prejudice Buddenbrooks, novel by Thomas Mann , published in 1901 in two volumes in German as Buddenbrooks, Verfall einer Familie (“Buddenbrooks, the Decline of a Family”). The work was Mann’s first novel, and it expressed the ambivalence of his feelings about the value of the life of the artist as opposed to ordinary, bourgeois life. The novel is the saga of the fall of the Buddenbrooks, a family of merchants, from the pinnacle of their material wealth in 1835 to their extinction in 1877. Learn More in these related articles: Thomas Mann June 6, 1875 Lübeck, Ger. Aug. 12, 1955 near Zürich, Switz. German novelist and essayist whose early novels— Buddenbrooks (1900), Der Tod in Venedig (1912; Death in Venice), and Der Zauberberg (1924; The Magic Mountain)—earned him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1929. in German literature: Aestheticism ...A novel by Thomas Mann, Buddenbrooks (1901; subtitled Verfall einer Famille, or “The Decline of a Family,” Eng. trans. Buddenbrooks), links aesthetic decadence with social and moral decline. Arthur Schopenhauer’s philosophy of the will and Nietzsche’s cultural pessimism are important ingredients in Mann’s... in Thomas Mann: Early literary endeavours This ambivalence found full expression in his first novel, Buddenbrooks, which Mann had at first intended to be a novella in which the experience of the transcendental realities of Wagner’s music would extinguish the will to live in the son of a bourgeois family. On this beginning, the novel builds the story of the family and its business house over four generations, showing how an... 2 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References place in German literature  (in German literature: Aestheticism ) Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: March 16, 2011 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Buddenbrooks-novel-by-Mann Access Date: January 02, 2017 Share


Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum Visit the first home of Charles Dickens Temporary exhibition of Artists' Books Artists’ books inspired by Dickens Weddings at Dickens' Birthplace A magnificent historic setting for your wedding Welcome to Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum Charles Dickens – Portsmouth’s most famous son Portsmouth, the Home of Great Writing, has touched the lives and works of Britain’s most famous writers - from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Michelle Magorian, from H.G. Wells to Neil Gaiman. But the city’s most famous son is Charles Dickens – novelist, journalist, and social commentator.  Although homes in London and Chatham would later claim him, Dickens’ early life was spent in Portsmouth. Charles Dickens was born at 1 Mile End Terrace (now re-named 393 Old Commercial Road) on 7th February 1812 - the first married home of his parents, John and Elizabeth Dickens. Here you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the comfortable Regency home which would have greeted the new-born Dickens. Much of Victorian Portsmouth still remains in the city’s streets and heritage, drawn upon by Dickens himself in Nicholas Nickleby. The Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum is the perfect place to start exploring and experiencing the work of one of England’s most famous and best-loved writers. About the displays The displays bring the birthplace to life, perfectly presenting the furnishings and style of the Dickens family. A fully-furnished parlour, dining room and bedroom feature genuine Regency furniture and household items, allowing you to step into the world of the 19th century Dickens family. See exhibits belonging to the man himself, including personal possessions such as his snuff box and even the very couch on which he died. Charles Dickens Guided Walks Discover the area where the Dickens family lived and worked! These walks are led by Portsmouth Tourist Guides and take place on various dates over the year. They all start at the Victory Gate (the entrance to the Historic Dockyard) and finish at the Portsmouth Museum, Museum Road. This also provides an opportunity for you to see the "A Study in Sherlock" exhibition at the Portsmouth Museum, which showcases the largest collection pertaining to Doyle and his creation Sherlock Holmes in the world, making Portsmouth the home of great writing.  Come and hear readings of Charles Dickens' work On the first Sunday of each month (April to September), come and hear readings from a selection of Charles Dickens' works, by members of the Dickens Fellowship. The readings are 'in the style of Dickens', and take place at 3.00pm, lasting around 45 minutes. Included in the usual admission price, no booking required. Please contact Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum on the day to confirm that the readings will be taking place. For details of other events and special opening days at Charles Dickens Birthplace, see our Visitor Information page, or head to the Visit Portsmouth website. Find us on Facebook... Follow us on Facebook for more from the world of Dickens and what's happening at Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum.


Retinol is another name for which vitamin?

Retinol for Anti-Aging: Anti-Aging/Wrinkles: Skincare Advice: Cosmetics Cop Expert Advice User Rating: Retinol's Anti-Aging Benefits for Skin Vitamin A is an extremely effective skin-transforming ingredient that seems to know just what your skin needs to help diminish visible signs of aging. Over 40 years of established research shows it can help visibly increase the appearance of firmness, diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, significantly improve uneven skin tone, smooth and refine the surface of skin (yes, that includes pores), and much, much more. When skin's appearance is affected by environmental assault (and everyone's skin is) or you have signs of aging, uneven skin tone, wrinkles, or an apparent loss of firmness, retinol steps in to minimize those concerns. Studies have clearly shown that retinol naturally turns around how skin appears—which makes it one of the most exciting skincare ingredients in use today! Even better, a retinol product, be it in the form of a serum , moisturizer , or targeted solution , is easy to work into your daily skincare routine. But before you start shopping, read on for some essential retinol tips! What You Need to Know Before Buying and Using Retinol All forms of vitamin A break down and deteriorate when exposed to air and light. Only buy a retinol product if it's packaged in an opaque container that eliminates or minimizes exposure to air and light (that is, no jars!). If you are new to using retinol, start slowly. Instead of daily application, apply your retinol product every other day and/or mix it with your usual moisturizer or serum to see how your skin does. Some people need to use a retinol product more frequently, while others only need to use it every other day. And be sure to apply it around your eyes, too, and follow with an eye cream , if preferred. Make sure the rest of your skincare routine is soothing and gentle. Use a gentle cleanser, soothing toner, well-formulated moisturizers, and serums loaded with antioxidants and skin-restoring ingredients to help your skin get maximum benefits from the retinol. Don't know where to start? Check out the Paula's Choice Skincare CALM Skincare Collections . Dry skin? Try pairing a retinol product with our RESIST Moisture Renewal Oil Booster . Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater. If you aren't diligent about sun protection, even the most effective, proven anti-aging ingredients won't be able to deliver the results you want. Unprotected sun exposure and getting a tan (indoors or outside) is just bad for skin. Daily use of sunscreen can help prevent premature signs of aging. Avoid retinol products that only give your skin retinol. As great as retinol is for all skin types, everyone's skin needs more than just one brilliant ingredient to look and feel better. Think of it like your diet: If you only ate carrots, you'd soon become malnourished, even though carrots and the vitamin A they contain are good for you. The same is true for your skin: It needs a mix of beneficial ingredients to thrive and look younger, longer!  The Best Skin of Your Life Starts Here: The same type of in-depth scientific research used to create this article is also used to formulate Paula's Choice Skincare products. You'll find products for all skin types and a range of concerns, from acne and sensitive skin to wrinkles, pores, and sun damage. With Paula's Choice Skincare, you can get (and keep) the best skin of your life! See Paula's Choice Skincare retinol products . References for this information: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, February 2013, pages 55–60 Archives of Dermatology, May 2007, pages 606–612 Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2006, , pages 327–348 International Journal of Pharmaceutics, June 2002, pages 85-94 Do you want to see more articles like this? Get exclusive beauty advice delivered twice a month. Unsubscribe at any time.