"The main character in the film ""Memento"" (2000) suffered from what mental condition?"

The Film Sufi: “Memento” - Christopher Nolan (2000) “Memento” - Christopher Nolan (2000) Memento (2000) was the film that vaulted Christopher Nolan to international attention, and despite subsequent successes, such as the Batman series (2005, 2008 , & 2012) and Inception (2010), it remains his most significant work.  In fact from the outset Memento attracted a cult following because of its bizarre narrative structure.  Some people saw the nonlinear plot structure as a mere gimmick, while others felt it raised profound questions concerning personal identity, paranoia, and the nature of memory. Nolan fashioned the screenplay from a short story, “Memento Mori”, written by his brother Jonathon, and it tells the story of a man’s personal quest to find and kill a man who raped and murdered his wife.  This is classic film noir material, but in an extreme form.  In a typical film noir: The protagonist wishes to forget his past and has no long-term future.   The “truth” is hard to find – the world is dark and obscure. There are few people that the protagonist can trust.  Those with whom he associates may be dissembling and working against him. In Memento these problems are taken to the limit.  The protagonist, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce), suffers from short-term memory loss (anterograde amnesia), so the immediate past is lost to his mind. Consequently he continually must mentally construct his past and arrive at an up-to-date understanding what is “true” in the world.  This is confounded by the fact that since Shelby can’t remember recent things, people can lie to him and he will forget that they are liars. The film’s narrative structure attempts to put the viewer into Shelby’s mental framework by showing much of the story in reverse order. Actually, the plot, which takes place over a couple of days, has a well-ordered structure.  There are 22 short scenes shown in color, each of which is separated by a brief scene shown in black-and-white. Although within each color scene events mostly take place in normal chronological order, the separated color scenes, themselves, are ordered in reverse chronological order – so that the last shots of a particular color scene will match the first shots of the preceding color scene that appeared to the viewer. The intervening black-and-white (b/w) scenes, however, are collectively ordered in normal chronological order.  As with any film, the viewer must construct a fabula (the world model of what has happened) out of the syuzhet (the scenes as presented).  Usually, this involves simple "filling-in-the-blanks" sequences that the viewer assumes must have taken place off screen. But in the case ofMemento, the viewer has a far more arduous task of constructing the fabula.  After awhile, though, it becomes clear to the viewer that all the b/w scenes take place before the events shown in any of the color scenes. Following what now seems to be a convention, we can then label the color scenes as they would be ordered in a chronological sequence with alphabetic characters (A - V) and the b/w scenes similarly with numbers (1 - 22) [1,2]. Since scene 22 is merged with scene A, it is labeled “22/A”.  So the correct fabula ordering should be: (1, 2, . . 21, 22/A, B, C, . . V). However, since the color scenes are presented in the syuzhet in reversed order, then the ordering sequences of the scenes actually presented on film to the viewer is: (1,V,2,U,3,T, . . . 21,B,22/A).  Things are made even more complicated by the fact that within some of the  color and black-and-white scenes there are additional flashbacks (usually associated with periods before the rape incident when Leonard’s memory was intact).  The film’s scene ordering puts the viewer in a position somewhat like that of the protagonist, Leonard Shelby.  With each color episode, neither the viewer nor Leonard has a recollection of what came before and must construct a fabula model based on what is presented here and now.  Leonard tries to deal with his problem of soon forgetting what happens by writing notes to himself and taking Polaroid


The World Games, first held in 1981 to provide a world forum for sports not contested in the Olympic Games, includes which sport - once an Olympic sport but dropped after 1920?

Plunge for distance, tug of war: The Olympics' sad history of defunct medal events - The Washington Post Plunge for distance, tug of war: The Olympics' sad history of defunct medal events The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! By Adam Kilgore By Adam Kilgore August 5, 2016 Follow @adamkilgorewp RIO DE JANEIRO — When Kristian Ipsen won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, he joined an illustrious list of American men who have won diving medals, which includes the curious trio of William Dickey, Edgar Adams and Leo Goodwin. They swept all three medals at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics in plunge for distance. The sport had not been contested before and has not been held in the 112 years since. It has faded into history. Ipsen had not even heard of it. “But I think I’m really intrigued by it,” Ipsen said this week. “I would like to hear more.” Ipsen was informed of the rules of plunge for distance: A diver leaps from an 18-inch platform and has 60 seconds to travel as far across the pool as possible without moving his arms or legs. One way to describe it would be a contest of leg strength, body control and lung capacity. Another would be competitive floating. Upon learning about the plunge for distance, Ipsen burst into uproarious laughter. “That’s amazing,” Ipsen said. “I think they need to bring it back. I would love to do that. Sign me up for another event.” [ From Greece to Rio: A brief history of the Olympic Games ] Kristian Ipsen, left, with diving partner Troy Dumais, doesn’t want to give up synchronized diving — he and Dumais won a bronce in London four years ago — but he’d love to see the Plunge for Distance in the Olympics again. (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images) Plunge for distance is one of dozens of discontinued Olympic sports, relics dropped from the program and into history’s dustbin. At the Rio Games, spectators will see no dueling pistol, standing high jump, underwater swimming or tug of war — all of which are among the sports once included in the Olympics. “A lot of things that were in the early Olympics, the organizing committee could just do whatever they wanted,” Olympic historian David Wallechinsky said. “I like the swimming obstacle race. Are you kidding? I mean, the equestrian high jump? That was a good one. They set a bar, just like humans.” Many discontinued sports made a brief appearance in one of those early Olympics and vanished. Plunge for distance belongs in that group. The Americans swept the event, which was derided as boring for observers — it was not so much different from watching an empty pool — and as an unworthy test of skill. In 1917, a New York Times story mentioned that organizers wanted to eliminate the sport from the Amateur Athletic Union “on the plea that it is a type of contest requiring neither athletic ability, nor especial skill of any kind.” If the plunge for distance required no skill, though, there would have been little separation between competitors. In fact, there was a standard bearer. Britain’s F.W. Parrington owns the world record, set in 1933, of 86 feet 8 inches and also the second- and third-longest plunges for distance. He thrived on the strength of his barrel chest, an important factor in buoyancy. He is in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. F.W.’s grandson, David Parrington, is the head diving coach at the University of Tennessee. Plunging is a point of family pride. Parrington keeps loads of black-and-white photographs of his grandfather, who served in World War I and became a local celebrity in Liverpool, where he worked as a police officer. He died during a World War II bombing of Liverpool in 1941, killed while searching an elevator shaft. [ What’s happening on Day 1? Find out in the Post’s full, sortable schedules ] Parrington recently spoke to Tennessee’s swimmers about plunging and how studying plungers’ streamlining and angle of


J Rock, Flawless, Cherise and Nasia were members of which group?

Where are they now? Randy Jackson from Big Brovaz - FLAVOURMAG Where are they now? Randy Jackson from Big Brovaz Twitter Have you ever wondered what happened to some of your favourite artists? We do and In Where Are They Now? Flavourmag will be tracking down a few long last celebrities from the ’90s and early 2000, to find out where they are and how they’ve been. This week we went in search of a band that was hyped as the softer version to The So Solid Crew , we’re of course talking about the rnb / hip hop group Big Brovaz who shot to fame with ‘Nu Flow’ one of the most successful UK hip hop singles back in 2002. Well we caught up with former member Randy Jackson who tells us about a possible reunion, and a time when he and his band where flying sky high not literally but in the UK charts. This was back then… Big Brovaz was originally formed in 2001 when the girls in the group (Cherise, Nadia and Dion) and the guys (Randy, J-Rock and Flawless) were working on their own solo material creating beats and tunes, but little did they know they would soon be tipped as the UK’s answer to Outkast and The Fugees. It was Randy’s cousin who kicked it all of after he got his hands on music from the various artists which later saw him putting together a mix tape which generated a strong reaction and buzz across the UK scene. And from here Big Brovaz was born! A year later in 2002, the group signed a deal with Sony and began work on their debut ‘Nu Flow’ which spawned 7 singles, 4 of which went in to the top 10, including the number 2 single ‘Favourite Things’, and the album itself also hit the number 1 spot. Big Brovaz was now one of the UK’s hottest groups, as they picked up 2 Mobo awards (Best Newcomer and Best UK Act). ‘Nu Flow’ was without doubt the British sound of 2002 and it seemed like worldwide domination was only moments away… However the band soon experienced what was to be their biggest lesson when member Flawless was caught taking cannabis into the states, the rest of the guys then decided to take a break. The future of Big Brovaz was heavily in doubt especially with Dion also leaving to pursue a solo career. This is now…. Randy, can you look around and tell us exactly where you are right now? I am in my living room, and around me I can see a big TV, my computer and my girlfriend life is going well. How have you been? I’ve been good, we got a new project me and J-Rock from the group we now go by the name of Party Dark. We had a number 1 MTV hit the other day and now we’re preparing for our second single. So early 2000 was pretty much the year when you and the rest of the band where flying sky high in the charts, I know Cherise and Nadia have recently formed their own group Booty Luv but what have you been up to since then? Since then I’ve been working closely with J-Rock, now we’ve both moved from in front of the cameras to the guys behind the scene, Booty Luv were actually signed to our label before they got signed to ministry of sound. We’ve also been setting up our own label helping upcoming acts through. But right now we’re signed to Champion records who bought out a few big artists including Dido, Faithless and Robyn S. So can we expect a possible reunion anytime soon? I wouldn’t count anything out it is possible. And finally what’s next for you and J-Rock? There’s loads of big things in the pipeline but to keep up to date you guys can check out our website www.partydark.co.uk Words and Interview by Noel Phillips TAGS


Basics of Binary Numbers Binary Numbers September 1996, -jr Here's a very simple description of binary arithmetic. For more theory, see the Savitch book at page 545 - 548. Representation Binary numbers and arithmetic let you represent any amount you want using just two digits: 0 and 1. Here are some examples: Decimal 1 is binary 0001 Decimal 3 is binary 0011 Decimal 6 is binary 0110 Decimal 9 is binary 1001 Each digit "1" in a binary number represents a power of two, and each "0" represents zero: 0001 is 2 to the zero power, or 1 0010 is 2 to the 1st power, or 2 0100 is 2 to the 2nd power, or 4 1000 is 2 to the 3rd power, or 8. When you see a number like "0101" you can figure out what it means by adding the powers of 2: 0101 = 0 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 5 1010 = 8 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 10 0111 = 0 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 7 Addition Adding two binary numbers together is like adding decimal numbers, except 1 + 1 = 10 (in binary, that is), so you have to carry the one to the next column: 0001 + 0100  ----  0101 (no carries to get this) 0001 + 0001  ----  0010 (1 plus 1 is 10, carry the 1 to the next column) 0011 + 0011  ----  0110 (1 + 1 = 10, so carry; then 1 + 1 + 1 = 11, so carry again) 0011 + 0101  ----  1000 (carry in every column here) Subtraction is harder. Don't worry about it. Larger Numbers Here are the numbers from 0 to 15, in binary: 0000 = 0 1110 = 14 1111 = 15 To represent bigger whole numbers (integers), you need more bits -- more places in the binary number: 10000101 = 128 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 133. That was 8 bits: 8 bits is usually called a "byte", and it's the size usually used to represent an alphabetic character -- "A" is 65, or 01000001 a "nybble" (a term seldom used) is 4 bits; a "word" depends on the computer but is often 16 or 32 bits. Some other terms you'll hear are: kilobyte, which is 1024 bytes (1024 is 2 to the 10th power) megabyte, which is roughly a million bytes. Typical sizes for personal computer RAM (random access memory) are 4 to 16 megabytes, while hard disks now start around 150 megabytes. Since each byte can represent one character of the alphabet, that means a hard disk might hold something like 150 million characters, or 25 million words of "raw" text. Documents formatted in a word processor take up a lot more space, though, and the operating system and software usually fill at least 100 megabytes. To represent real numbers, fractions, or very large numbers, binary systems use "floating point arithmetic." That's another topic. Why Use 'Em? For computers, binary numbers are great stuff because: They are simple to work with -- no big addition tables and multiplication tables to learn, just do the same things over and over, very fast. They just use two values of voltage, magnetism, or other signal, which makes the hardware easier to design and more noise resistant. Practice Problems For practice, figure out what these numbers stand for, then check your answer in the list above: 1011, 0110, 0010. Now look up these numbers in the list above and try adding them: 5 + 7, 3 + 8, 6 + 11. Check your answers against the list.


What name is primarily used in British English for red wine from the Bordeaux region of France?

Bordeaux Wine Region Essay - 1705 Words • the châteaux of Bordeaux were classified; this classification remains widely used today. 18751892 • almost all Bordeaux vineyards were ruined by Phylloxera infestations. The region's wine industry was rescued by grafting native vines on to pest-resistant American rootstock and all Bordeaux vines that survive to this day are a product of this action. This is not to say that all contemporary Bordeaux wines are truly American wines, as rootstock does not affect the production of grapes. 1936 • the government responded to the appeals from the winemakers and stated that all regions in France had to name their wines by the place in which they had been produced. Labeled with the AOC approved stamp, products were officially confirmed to be from the region that it stated. Terminologies • The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 resulted from the 1855 Exposition Universelle de Paris, when Emperor Napoleon III requested a classification system for France's best Bordeaux wines which were to be on display for visitors from around the world. Brokers from the wine industry ranked the wines according to a château's reputation and trading price, which at that time was directly related to quality. • Crémant - are produced using the traditional method, and have to fulfill strict production criteria. • Grafting – or graftage, is a horticultural technique whereby tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another so that the two sets of vascular tissues may join together. • Rootstock – is a plant, and sometimes just the stump, which already has an established, healthy root system, used for grafting a cutting or budding from another plant. • Phylloxera - is a pest of commercial grapevines worldwide, originally native to eastern North America. These almost microscopic, pale yellow sapsucking insects, related to aphids, feed on the roots and leaves of grapevines (depending on the phylloxera genetic strain). It gradually cutting off the flow... Essay on Malbec wine ...red wine. Malbec has plenty of characteristics. It is dark, blue-black, and purple in color. It has the ripe fruit flavors of plums, black cherry and blackberry. Some other characters include Smokey, earthy, leathery, wild game, tobacco and white/black pepper along with a high profile spices that make for an interesting melody of aromas and flavors. It contains a lot of acid and is higher in tannin and alcohol levels. The layers of complexity and uniqueness makes it a one of the... 1488  Words | 6  Pages 22 High End Wines of Constellation Brand Research Paper ...Mondavi Winery has always been to produce wines that stand in the company of the greatest wines of the world.  Highest price: Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007  $109  Lowest price: Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay 2007  $19.49     Franciscan Estate, It is the signature wines of Napa Valley in CA. Franciscan is one of Napa Valley`s most venerable wineries, with a rich history more than 35 years. In its website,... 1674  Words | 6  Pages A comparative study of the regions ...of the regions --Bordeaux and Burgundy Wine as an alcohol beverage is made by a complex and fascinating process, which includes pressing the fruits or berries, fermentation the juice, then through chemicals composed of certain kinds of alcohols, pigments, vitamins, sugar, several minerals and more than 22 organic acids (Maynard 1965). Bordeaux and Burgundy are two of the most well-known and... 2959  Words | 15  Pages ...|Types of White Wine | |Wine Types           |                                              | |Red Wine |All types of white wine are made by growing and processing white grapes.          | |White Wine |The wine that is the end... 2532  Words | 10  Pages Essay on Wines of France ...Wines of France French wine is produced in throughout France French wine is produced in throughout France, in quantities between 50 and 60 million hectolitres per year, or 7–8 billion bottles. France is the world’


"What is Sarah Fergusson's character called ""Budgie""?"

Sarah Ferguson - Biography - IMDb Sarah Ferguson Biography Showing all 26 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (16) | Personal Quotes  (3) Overview (4) 5' 7½" (1.71 m) Mini Bio (1) Sarah Ferguson was born on October 15, 1959 in Marylebone, London, England as Sarah Margaret Ferguson. She is a writer and actress, known for Budgie the Little Helicopter (1994), The Duchess in Hull (2008) and PJ's Storytime (2004). She was previously married to Prince Andrew . Spouse (1) Red Hair Trivia (16) Has two daughters with Prince Andrew : Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary (b. 8 August 1988) and Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena (b. 23 March 1990). Former wife of Prince Andrew of England. Spokesperson for "Weight Watchers". Came very close to being caught in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, in New York. She was due to be on the 101st floor of one of the towers, for a charity meeting at 8:45am EST, but was running late. Upon her arrival, one of the planes had crashed into one of the towers, and her staff whisked her back into the vehicle and to safety. [September 2001] Signed development deal 12 June 2002 with Universal TV to produce and host a syndicated hour-long talk show, to debut September 2003. Former sister-in-law of Prince Charles , Princess Anne and Edward Wessex (Prince Edward). Was close to the late Princess Diana of Wales, as their husbands were brothers. Former daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip . Graduated from London's Queen's Secretarial College and worked at a London public relations firm, an art gallery and a publishing company before meeting Prince Andrew . Daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Ferguson (née Wright). They split in 1972. During her marriage she was officially known as 'Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York', following her divorce she is styled as 'Her Grace Sarah, Duchess of York' Aunt of Seamus (b. 1981), Ayesha (b. 1986) and Heidi Olivia (b. 1996), Jane Ferguson's children. Sister of Jane Louisa Ferguson (b. 1957) and half-sister of Andrew Frederick Ferguson (b. 1978), Alice Victoria Ferguson (b. 1980) and Eliza Ferguson (b. 1986).


Daisy Ridley and John Boyega achieved world-wide recognition as the two young stars in what film released December 2015?

Cele|bitchy | Harrison Ford got paid 66 times more than costars Daisy Ridley & John Boyega Harrison Ford got paid 66 times more than costars Daisy Ridley & John Boyega Daisy Ridley , Harrison Ford , Money , Star Wars SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I heard this rumor before I even saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but I didn’t really know what to make of it. Now that I’ve seen the film … I understand. I “get” it. Apparently, Harrison Ford agreed to do The Force Awakens because Disney agreed to cut him a monster check. He reportedly earned $10-20 million for The Force Awakens, at least 66-times the paychecks given to Daisy Ridley and John Boyega. To be fair, Harrison’s involvement was key, and he has the biggest part in the film of all the “original” cast members. Plus, I felt like Harrison was the actor least interested in coming back to the franchise, which meant he got to name his price. Here’s more from Variety: With its global bow now at a record $529 million, “Star Wars’” box office success will undoubtedly afford its cast members heftier pay cuts on their next projects. But just how much money did “The Force Awakens” actors earn to join a galaxy far, far away? Sources tell Variety Harrison Ford came away the big winner on Disney and Lucasfilm’s sequel with a paycheck upwards of $10 million and as high as $20 million to reprise his role of Han Solo. On Monday, the Daily Mail issued a report saying that Ford earned a staggering $25 million to return to the “Star Wars” franchise. A Disney insider tells Variety the story is completely false and way too high but other sources did confirm that the 73-year-old actor earned a substantially larger cut than his co-stars. Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher took home salaries in the low-seven-figure range, according to sources. Newcomers John Boyega and Daisy Ridley were paid in the low-six-figure range ($100k-$300k). Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac, meanwhile, received offers of mid- to high-six figures. Because Driver and Isaac had fixed quotes from previous film and TV work, sources say their deals were negotiated higher compared to Boyega and Ridley, who, for the most part, had never appeared in a large-scale film before. Insiders tell Variety that Disney made a decision in 2014 prior to casting the new roles to create a “legacy pay scale” intended for talent like Ford, Fisher and Hamill, who had previously been a part of the “Star Wars” universe, and general pay scale for actors that would be appearing for the first time. Hamill and Fisher’s salaries are expected to rise in upcoming installments as their parts grow with each film. The salaries don’t include back-end bonuses from the pic’s box office haul that in a rare case doesn’t even kick in till the film crosses $1 billion worldwide, and following the success of “The Force Awakens,” deals are expected to be renegotiated before the next films get underway. [From Variety] Yes, I bet Harrison got closer to $20 million PLUS a backend, which would mean he will likely be taking home much more than $25 million when all is said and done. SPOILER: Variety also says that basically the whole reason Harrison signed on to do The Force Awakens was because it would be a one-and-done thing for him. His monster paycheck is basically his going-away present. The size of his paycheck also goes a long way to explaining why Harrison has been uncharacteristically happy, pleasant and playful during the promotional tour – he was being paid to shill and have fun with it (one last time). I am surprised by the other paychecks though – even though Boyega and Ridley weren’t household names when they were cast, it really does seem like the studio low-balled them to the extreme. But I believe they’ll probably be able to renegotiate for the sequels, so there’s that. And Mark Hamill got low seven-figures for THAT? And how much did Peter Mayhew/Chewbacca get?! Photos courtesy of WENN.


The most successful tennis player to date, with 8 singles titles and 12 doubles titles, in the WTA Tour Championships was originally a citizen of which country?

Tennis / Useful Notes - TV Tropes     open/close all folders      Current ATP Players  Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) 1995-present: Twin brothers who were the No. 1 men's doubles team for practically the whole period from 2005 to early 2016, and hold virtually every record in the book for men's doubles teams. Their most notable team records are Grand Slam titles (16), tournaments won (109), most weeks at No. 1 (nearing 440), and most year-end No. 1 rankings (10). Named by ATP fans as their favorite team in each year since that award was created in 2006. They have a career Golden Slam in doubles after winning Olympic gold in London in 2012, and their win at Wimbledon in 2013 made them the first men's doubles team in the Open era to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. Finally, they are the only men's doubles team in history to win every major title in the sportï¿½all four Grand Slam events, Olympic gold, every Masters 1000 event,note There have been 10 Masters 1000 events, but only nine in any given season. The former Hamburg event moved to Shanghai in 2009; the Bryans won in Hamburg in 2007 and Shanghai in 2014. the YEC, and Davis Cup. Marin Čilić (Croatia) 2005-present: Won the 2014 US Open in his first-ever Grand Slam final, taking down Federer along the way. While long a solidly competitive player, he had previously made it to the semifinals in only one Slam and the quarterfinals in three more. It remains to be seen whether his first Slam win is the start of bigger things. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 2003-present: Has held No. 1 for 223 weeks and won 12 Grand Slams and an Olympic bronze medal in singles. Was constantly overshadowed by Federer and Nadal early on in his career despite being World No. 3 , until he went on a spectacular 43-0 game winning streak in 2011. Is also known as " Djoker " for his sense of humor and impersonations of other players. In 2016, he became the first men's singles tennis player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four consecutive Slams, also earning the career Slam in the process. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 1998-present: Has held No. 1 for 302 weeks (longer than any other ATP player) and won an Open Era ATP record of 17 Grand Slams including a record-tying 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open and 4 Australian Open titles (and 1 French Open, but that's not a record). Also has an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles with Stan Wawrinka (below) and a silver in singles. Is often cited as the greatest tennis player of all time. If one were to look up ATP tennis records on the Other Wiki , one would find his name on 90% .note Unless we're talking doubles records, in which case one would find the Bryans' names on about 99.9%. During his 2012 Wimbledon run he broke a record in every match he played after the second round. Andy Murray (UK) 2005-present: Current No. 1, beginning in November 2016. Has won 3 Grand Slams. In his earlier years, he was constantly known as "the best tennis player to never win a Grand Slam" because he did well enough in Slams to reach four finals yet wasn't able to win any of them. He broke a 76-year national hoodoo in 2012 by becoming the first male Brit to win a major — the US Open — since Fred Perry in 1936. He then broke a similar national drought the very next year by becoming the first male Brit to win Wimbledon since — you guessed it — Fred Perry in 1936, and then won it the second time in 2016. He's won not only one Olympic silver medal in mixed doubles, but two back-to-back gold medals in singles, making him the first tennis player to win two singles gold medals in a row. He also led Great Britain to a Davis Cup title in 2015, breaking a 79-year drought in that event. Guess who was Britain's leading player back then... Rafael Nadal (Spain) 2001-present: Has held No. 1 for 141 weeks, and also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 2 . He has won 14 Grand Slams. One of only four people to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam, which entails winning all four Grand Slam championships and the Olympic gold medal. Known as the "King of Clay", he has won a record nine French Open championship


What did Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, achieve from 1577 to 1580 ?

The life of Sir Francis Drake By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments Sir Francis Drake – to the Spanish, a wayward pirate; to the English, a hero. He could be considered a morally dubious hero in many ways, perhaps even a villain, but was still incredibly influential in Tudor times . Drake (c. 1540 - 1596) was born the eldest of 12 sons, in Tavistock, Devon . His father, Edmund Drake, was a farmer and preacher. The family later moved to Kent , where they lived in an old ship and it was there that his fascination with sailing began. The reason for the move is not entirely certain: the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549 angered Catholics, who could have then made it difficult for Drake’s Protestant family, or it may be that Edmund was involved in petty crime. Francis had a trading ship left to him by his apprenticeship boss at the age of 20, which was perhaps the catalyst for his historic naval achievements. During the Elizabethan period (1558-1603) of Tudor England, the country’s population was growing, and the desire for power and to explore was increasing. Religion and politics were dominant forces. Queen Elizabeth I was eager to follow in Spain and Portugal’s explorative footsteps - they were travelling the globe, to the Americas, benefitting from slavery and setting up important trade routes. Francis Drake was key to gaining much of England’s riches and naval successes, however morally corrupt his actions were! He would attack Spanish vessels, taking the treasure that they had brought back from abroad, and would raid Spanish and Portuguese ports. Walter Raleigh/Ralegh was a distant relative of Drake, famous for many things including writing and expedition. He contributed to the colonisation of the New World. Exploration was obviously in their genes! To the Spanish, ‘El Draque’ (The Dragon) was a wayward pirate, a threat to their voyages. The king of Spain and Portugal, King Philip II was said to have offered the huge sum of 20,000 ducats (£4 million) for Drake’s life. Drake was definitely not popular! Although vital to the British government and the Queen herself, even the English people were somewhat divided in their view of Drake. Some admired his achievements and courage, whilst others resented him. Drake and his second cousin, Richard Hawkins, led one of the first slavery trips to West Africa in 1567. It was illegal in English law to capture people and transport them, but in those days it was perceived as ok if they were slaves, non-protestants or criminals! They were attacked by Spanish vessels and only two of the six British ships survived (those led by Drake and Hawkins themselves). This, as well as other factors, contributed to fuelling the animosity between Spain and England, leading up to the war in 1585 and subsequent Armada. Queen Elizabeth I had obvious faith in Drake – in 1572 she enlisted Drake as a privateer (pirate working for the head of a country) to sail to the Americas. Her minister, Lord Burghley, was not at all fond of Drake’s villainous behaviour, but did concede that he was a good weapon against the Spanish. Queen Elizabeth had to maintain a public attitude of disapproval for his unlawful methods, to try and prevent hostile relations with Spain. She did approve of the treasure he returned with though! Magellan led the first voyage round the world, but Drake was next, the first Englishman to achieve this. The trip lasted 3 years from 1577-1580. He led the trip alongside Jon Winter and Thomas Doughty, the latter secretly appointed by Queen Elizabeth I. In 1578, though, Drake would accuse poor Doughty of witchcraft! This led to his beheading on 2nd July for mutiny and treason. Drake left Plymouth on 13th December, 1577 on board the Pelican, after a delay due to bad weather. There were six ships in total heading for the Pacific coast of America. On arrival in America, Drake feared the fleet splitting up, so ordered two ships to be destroyed. A replica of Drake's ship 'Golden Hind' in Brixham harbour They then sailed to Brazil, and successfully navigated the notoriously difficult Strait of Magellan in 1578. He


"""La Donna e Mobile"" is an aria from which opera?"

Rigoletto La Dona e mobile - YouTube Rigoletto La Dona e mobile Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr 11, 2006 Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's classic film of Verdi's dark tragedy features the legendary Luciano Pavarotti as the dashing Duke of Mantua Category


"Which Austrian performed the winning song, ""Rise Like a Phoenix"", at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014?"

Winner - Conchita Wurst - Rise Like A Phoenix - Austria - Live at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest - YouTube Winner - Conchita Wurst - Rise Like A Phoenix - Austria - Live at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 12, 2014 Powered by http://www.eurovision.tv The winning performance of the Austrian contestant, Rise Like A Phoenix by Conchita Wurst. Category


BCG is a vaccine, the only one currently recognised by the World Health Organisation, for what disease?

WHO | BCG vaccine About BCG vaccine The formulation of international requirements for the manufacture and control of BCG vaccine was first considered by the WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization in its thirteenth report. In its fourteenth report, the Committee requested WHO to make arrangements as soon as possible for the formulation of such requirements. These requirements were approved by the WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization at its eighteenth meeting and appeared as Annex 1 to its report. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the ethiological agent of tuberculosis (TB), is a leading cause of human disease and death, particularly in developing countries. In the global context, TB in intimately linked to poverty, and control of TB is ultimately a question of justice and human rights. In some areas with a high burden of TB, existing strategies for TB control are currently overwhelmed by the rising numbers of cases of TB occurring in parallel with or the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Emerging mycobacterial drug resistance is further complicating the situation. After decades of steady decline, the incidence of TB is also increasing in industralized countries, mainly as the result of outbreaks in particularly vulnerable groups. The bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has existed for 80 years and is one of the most widely used of all current vaccines, reading >80%of neonates and infants in countries where it is part of the national childhood immunization programme. BCG vaccine has a documented protective effect against meningitis and disseminated TB in children. It does not prevent primary infection and, more importantly, does not prevent reactivation of latent pulmonary infection, the principal source of bacillary spread in the community. The impact of BCG vaccination on transmission of Mtb is therefore limited. The biological interaction between Mtb and the human host is complex and only partially understood. Recent advances in areas such as mycobacterial immunology and genomics have stimulated research on numerous new experimental vaccines, but it is unlikely that any of these urgently need vaccines will be available for routine use within the next few years. In the meantime, optimal utilization of BCG is encouraged.


Which book broke the record for book sales in July 2007, selling 15 million copies in the 24 hours following its release?

Harry Potter - History of the Books Harry Potter Harry Potter – History of the Books Series Overview Collectively, the seven Harry Potter books have sold nearly 500 million copies since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997, making Harry Potter the bestselling book series of all time. Some estimates suggest that only The Bible and The Red Book have sold more copies than the series. The books have been translated into more than 70 languages, making them some of the most translated works of literature in history. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone J.K. Rowling finished the manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1995. Represented by Christopher Little, the manuscript was rejected by dozens of publishers. Editors cited the story’s length and politically incorrect focus on boarding school as reasons for rejection. Bloomsbury eventually acquired the manuscript and ordered an initial print run of 500 hardback copies. Two hundred copies hit store shelves in June of 1997 with the remaining 300 sent to libraries. Later that year, the book earned the UK’s National Book Award and a gold medal in the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. These awards, along with positive reviews and word of mouth, made the book well-known in a matter of months – ensuring it would receive larger additional printings. Within two years of its publication, Philosopher’s Stone had sold more than 300,000 copies in the UK alone. Before Philosopher’s Stone even began to appear in bookshops, several U.S. publishers engaged in a bidding war for its American publishing rights. In April of 1997, Arthur A. Levine from the Scholastic Corporation won the rights for $105,000 – more than Levine had ever paid any author, let alone a first-time novelist. Scholastic replaced the word “philosopher” to “sorcerer” in the title, fearing that American children might be put off by the former. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone debuted in the United States in October of 1998. In December, the book appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for the first time. It remained there, generally in one of the top three slots for 79 consecutive weeks, until the Times created a separate list for children’s book list in 2000. The novel garnered numerous honors in the U.S. including Publisher’s Weekly’s Best Book of 1998 award. As of 2012, Philosopher’s Stone has been translated into 74 languages, including Latin and Ancient Greek. More than 107 million copies of the novel have been sold worldwide. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets The second installment in the Harry Potter series was published on July 2, 1998 in the United Kingdom and June 2, 1999 in the United States. It quickly rose to the top of bestseller lists in both countries and has since been translated into 65 languages. Like its predecessor, Chamber of Secrets won the Nestle Smarties book prize as well as several other honors including the American Library Association’s Best Book for Young Adults, and the first-ever children’s book award from the Scottish Arts Council. As of 2012, the book has sold 77 million copies worldwide and been translated into 72 languages. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Prisoner of Azkaban was published in July of 1999 in the United Kingdom, and three months later in the United States. After the book sold more than 68,000 copies on the first day of its release in the U.K., American publisher Scholastic ordered an initial print run of half a million copies. The novel quickly took the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. This accomplishment meant that, for the first time, a third of the prestigious list consisted of children’s books, with Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets finishing out the top three slots. Along with other honors, Prisoner of Azkaban was named the Whitbread Book of the Year for 1999. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Goblet of Fire was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 8, 2000. J.K. Rowling originally intended to call the book “Harry Potter and the Doomsp


What is the prevailing climate in Uruguay?

Climate in Uruguay Live Better - for Less - Overseas Get My Free Report No Spam Pledge. We Value Your Privacy Each day we uncover some of the most desirable -- and cheapest -- retirement havens on earth. Sign up for our free daily Postcard e-letter and we’ll immediately send you a FREE research report to help you find your perfect place to live better, for less, overseas. Climate in Uruguay Best months to go: December through February.   Uruguay has a warm temperate climate with almost unknown freezing temperatures. The countries mild climate is due to the fact that the whole country is located within a temperate zone. Situated in the temperate zone of the tropic of Capricorn, Uruguay boasts warm summers (from December to February) and crisp winters (from June to August). The weather remains quite uniform from one region to another and there are no extremes of temperatures. The average temperature for the mid-winter month of July varies from 54 °F to 48 °F while the midsummer month of January varies from 79 °F to 72 °F. There is a big swing difference in temperatures and sunshine between winter and summer but things never get too extreme in either direction—so things are never too hot or too cold. The lack of major mountain ranges, to stabilize the weather, may explain why there can be substantial shifts in any season from one day to the next. Uruguay has the perfect climate for a variety of crops and there’s a wide range of locally-grown foods available. Because of its mild climate, the country can be enjoyed throughout the year. Uruguay has four distinct seasons, but does not have ice or snow. It does however, get 41 inches of rainfall per year. It can reach the mid-90s (34° C) during the summer, and in the winter most days hit 60° F. It is safe to say that you can put away your snow shove for good if retiring in Uruguay.   Get Your Free Uruguay Report Here   Learn more about Uruguay and other countries in our daily postcard e-letter. Simply sign up in the box below for these free daily postcards and we’ll send you a FREE REPORT – Live in First World Comfort in Uruguay. This special guide covers real estate, retirement and more in Uruguay and is yours free when you sign up for our IL postcards below. Get Your Free Report Here Sign Up


What is used to remove creases from clothing?

How to Remove Wrinkles Without an Iron | StyleCaster 2 years ago Photo: Getty Newsflash: Ironing sucks. We all do it, but man, is it a snoozefest. Of course, walking outside in clothes that look as if they’ve been balled up, stuffed in a small envelope, and shipped overseas probably isn’t the message we want to send to the world, but it just so happens that sometimes, we simply don’t have the time or the patience to bust out the iron and all its accoutrements. To that end—since we’re all about tips, tricks and hacks that make our daily lives a little easier —we’ve compiled 10 ways to remove wrinkles out of clothes—without an iron! 1. Use a flat iron. Yes ladies, the same device that straightens your hair can also smooth out your clothes—women in the ’60s used to straighten their hair with an actual iron, so this is flipping the script. While a flat iron won’t fully smooth a large garment, it’s perfect for getting wrinkles out of a small section, like the collar, the cuffs, or a hem. Just make sure you clean it first: You probably don’t want your thermal heat-protectant spray to rub off on your favorite blouse. MORE: How To Remove Stains: 20 Tricks That Really Work 2. Use the dryer. Another great way to remove wrinkles without an iron? The dryer! Here’s how: Dampen a very small thing—like the toe of a sock, or a small handkerchief—and set your dryer to medium. Toss in the dry creased garments and let ’em spin for about 15 mintes. Voila, NMW (no more wrinkles.) 3. Use a pot. One of the oldest tricks in the book to remove wrinkles sans iron is to use a regular metal pot that you’d make pasta in. Boil water in the pot, then spill it out. From there, use the bottom of the pot as your iron. Brilliant! MORE: 30 Fashion Uses For Common Household Products 4. Use your mattress. Another effective trick: Take a wrinkled garment and roll it as if you were rolling a burrito. Once it’s all wrapped up (wrapped, not folded), put it under your mattress for an hour. Once you take it out, most of the wrinkles should be gone. MORE: 101 Fashion Tips and Tricks Every Girl Should Know 5. Use dryer sheets. Some people swear by tossing one wrinkled item into the dryer by itself, and throwing in a few damp dryer sheets. Set to medium and let it spin for about 15 minutes. 6. Use a professional spray. There’s been an influx of wrinkle-removing sprays hitting the market recently, designed to smooth out pesky creases without using anything else. Most feature fiber-relaxing technology and are safe for almost any type of fabric. We like Downy Wrinkle Releaser . MORE: 101 Genius Ways To Save Money Right Now 7. Use vinegar. Did you know that standard white vinegar can eradicate wrinkles from your clothes? It’s true! Mist garments with 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, and let it air-dry. (A bonus: It’s super-gentle on your threads!) 8. Use a damp towel. Place your wrinkled clothing underneath some damp towels and gently press down and smooth out the creases. MORE: 50 Fashion Rules To Break Right Now 9. Use your shower. This one is fairly obvious, but it works: While you’re showering, hang up wrinkled garments inside your bathroom (and close the door.) In about 10 minutes, the steam will smooth out the wrinkles. It’s not the most effective method out there, but it’s great in a pinch, which is why it’s so common among travelers in hotels. 10. Use a kettle. If you can boil water for tea, you can steam the wrinkles right out of your clothes. Just hold a steaming tea kettle about a foot away from the wrinkles in your clothes, and you can steam the creases right out. (This is essentially using the same methodology as the shower technique, but you don’t have to steam up a whole room.)


What were the Quebec Nordiques known for?

· December 2, 1963 · · Ronald T. Sutter (born December 2, 1963) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is the brother of Brian, Brent, Darryl, Duane and Rich Sutter,... all of whom played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is the twin brother of Rich and was the last Sutter brother to retire from the NHL. Playing career Ron Sutter was drafted 4th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, the same draft that saw his twin brother, Rich, get drafted 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ron and Rich both played on the Lethbridge Broncos in the WHL, and together they led that team to the Memorial Cup in 1983. Rich would only play 9 games for the Penguins after Junior, before being traded to Ron's Flyers. The three seasons that the pair played on the same team in Philadelphia were three of the best years of Ron's career. Ron played with the Flyers until the 1991–92 season, when he was traded to the St. Louis Blues along with Murray Baron, for Dan Quinn and Rod Brind'Amour. Moreover, Rich was playing on the Blues at that time, and the two played two more seasons together. After that, Ron became somewhat of a journeyman in the NHL, playing for St. Louis, the Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and San Jose Sharks within 4 seasons. Sutter played 4 seasons with the Sharks, being coached by older brother Darryl Sutter, but most of his offensive skills had eroded, and he primarily became a defensive centre. Sutter only averaged 10 points a season in San Jose. Sutter would finish off his career with the Calgary Flames, and retired in 2001. After retiring, Sutter worked for several seasons as a scout for the Calgary Flames. Born: December 2, 1963 (age 52) in Viking, AB, CAN Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Weight: 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) Position: Centre


"The film ""Spectre"" (2015) is centred on what?"

Spectre (2015) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error With Prime Video WATCH NOW A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Director: Annabelle Is Back With This Creepy Photo For The Horror Sequel 18 January 2017 6:10 AM, -08:00 | LRMonline.com a list of 39 titles created 29 Jan 2015 a list of 24 titles created 15 Feb 2015 a list of 30 titles created 20 Dec 2015 a list of 23 titles created 1 month ago a list of 24 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Spectre " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    7 wins & 30 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Director: Sam Mendes James Bond descends into mystery as he tries to stop a mysterious organization from eliminating a country's most valuable resource. All the while, he still tries to seek revenge over the death of his love. Director: Marc Forster     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X   Armed with a licence to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007 and must defeat a weapons dealer in a high stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, but things are not what they seem. Director: Martin Campbell Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Director: Christopher McQuarrie A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. Director: Colin Trevorrow A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program, just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Director: Matthew Vaughn The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. Director: Brad Bird An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Director: Ridley Scott     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X   Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Director: Peyton Reed James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul who is funding the development of an international space weapon. Director: Lee Tamahori Agent Ethan Hunt comes into conflict with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer who threatens his life and his fianceé in response . Director: J.J. Abrams James Bond teams up with the lone survivor of a destroyed Russian research center to stop the hijacking of a nuclear space weapon by a fellow agent formerly believed to be dead. Director: Martin Campbell Edit Storyline A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre of National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6 led by M. Bond cover


Three weeks after the USSR launched the first man into space what craft did the USA launch, with its first manned space flight?

Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space | The Greatest Moments in Flight By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | July 24, 2012 02:00pm ET MORE On 12 April 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space when he launched into orbit on the Vostok 3KA-3 spacecraft (Vostok 1). Credit: ESA This is part of a SPACE.com series of articles on the Greatest Moments in Flight, the breakthrough events that paved the way for human spaceflight and its next steps: asteroid mining and bases on the moon and Mars. The United States and the Soviet Union vigorously competed to push the boundaries of mankind's exploration of space. The Russians scored a victory when they launched a small craft carrying cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to new heights. His 108-minute flight gave him a permanent place in the history books as the first man in space. The race to the stars With the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first manmade satellite, the Russians took an early lead in the space race. The next step was to send a human off the planet. The American plan to send a man into space by 1961 created a deadline that the Russian team worked hard to beat. The development of the Vostok spacecraft became paramount. Prior to Gagarin’s historic flight, the Soviets sent a prototype of his spaceship, along with a life-size dummy called Ivan Ivanovich and a dog called Zvezdochka. With these successes, the vessel was considered ready to take a living, breathing human into space. [ INFOGRAPHIC: How the First Human Spaceflight Worked ] The right stuff More than 200 Russian Air Force fighter pilots were selected as cosmonaut candidates. Such pilots were considered optimum because they had exposure to the forces of acceleration and the ejection process, as well as experience with high-stress situations. Among the pilots was 27-year-old Senior Lieutenant Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin. The third of four children, Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934, in a small village a hundred miles from Moscow. As a teenager, Gagarin witnessed a Russian Yak fighter plane make an emergency landing near his home. When offered a chance years later to join a flying club, he eagerly accepted, making his first solo flight in 1955. Only a few years later, he submitted his request to be considered as a cosmonaut. [ PHOTOS: Yuri Gagarin & 50 Years of Human Spaceflight ] First in (space) flight On April 12, 1961, at 9:07 a.m. Moscow time, the Vostok 1 spacecraft blasted off from the Soviets' launch site. Because no one was certain how weightlessness would affect a pilot, the spherical capsule had little in the way of onboard controls; the work was done either automatically or from the ground. If an emergency arose, Gagarin was supposed to receive an override code that would allow him to take manual control, but Sergei Korolov, chief designer of the Soviet space program, disregarded protocol and gave it to the pilot prior to the flight. Over the course of 108 minutes, Vostok 1 traveled around the Earth once, reaching a maximum height of 203 miles (327 kilometers). Over Africa, the engines fired to bring Gagarin back to Earth. The craft carried ten days worth of provisions in case the engines failed and Gagarin was required to wait for the orbit to naturally decay, but they were unnecessary. Gagarin re-entered Earth's atmosphere, experiencing forces up to eight times the pull of gravity, but remained consciousness. Vostok 1 had no engines to slow its re-entry or a way to land safely. About four miles up (seven kilometers), Gagarin ejected and parachuted to Earth. In order for the mission to be counted as an official spaceflight, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the governing body for aerospace records, had determined that the pilot must land with the spacecraft. Soviet leaders indicated that Gagarin had touched down with the Vostok 1, and did not reveal that he had ejected until 1971. Regardless, Gagarin still set the record as the first man to leave Earth's orbit and travel into space. [ Milestones in Human Spaceflight: Pictur


Who is the next in this series: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry ... ?

Vice-Presidents of the United States - YouTube Vice-Presidents of the United States Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 10, 2007 Vice-Presidents of the United States: John Adams (1789-1797), Thomas Jefferson (1797-1801), Aaron Burr (1801-1805), George Clinton (1805-1812), Elbridge Gerry (1813-1814), Daniel D. Tompkins (1817-1825), John C. Calhoun (1825-1832), Martin Van Buren (1833-1837), Richard M. Johnson (1837-1841), John Tyler (1841), George Dallas (1845-1849), Millard Fillmore (1849-1850), William R. King (1853), John C. Breckinridge (1857-1861), Hannibal Hamlin (1861-1865), Andrew Johnson (1865), Schuyler Colfax (1869-1873), Henry Wilson (1873-1875), William A. Wheeler (1877-1881), Chester A. Arthur (1881), Thomas A. Hendricks (1885), Levi P. Morton (1889-1893), Adlai E. Stevenson (1893-1897), Garret Hobart (1897-1899), Theodore Roosevelt (1901), Charles W. Fairbanks (1905-1909), James S. Sherman (1909-1912), Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921), Calvin Coolidge (1921-1923), Charles G. Dawes (1925-1929), Charles Curtis (1929-1933), John N. Garner (1933-1941), Henry A. Wallace (1941-1945), Harry S. Truman (1945), Alben W. Berkley (1949-1953), Richard Nixon (1953-1961), Lyndon B. Johnson (1961-1963), Hubert Humphrey (1965-1969), Spiro Agnew (1969-1973), Gerald Ford (1973-1974), Nelson Rockefeller (1974-1977), Walter Mondale (1977-1981), George H. W. Bush (1981-1989), Dan Quayle (1989-1993), Al Gore (1993-2001), Dick Cheney (2001-(current)). Category


The French bank and financial services company, BNP Paribas, holds an annual event giving awards in what field?

BNP Paribas Wealth Management publishes its first qualitative study on Wealth and Philanthropy in Continental Europe - BNP Paribas BNP Paribas Wealth Management publishes its first qualitative study on Wealth and Philanthropy in Continental Europe BNP Paribas Wealth Management publishes its first qualitative study on Wealth and Philanthropy in Continental Europe 18.06.2009 Show more BNP Paribas Wealth Management is the Eurozone's leading Private Bank committed to philanthropy's awareness, offering philanthropic services to its clients and stimulating discussion on the topic. Since 2007, the bank has held an international conference on Philanthropy and Sustainable Development, and in 2008 it launched the first “BNP Paribas Prize for Philanthropy” in recognition of outstanding initiatives by individual philanthropists. BNP Paribas Wealth Management also funds research and studies designed to better understand the determining factors behind philanthropists' actions and offer insights into their behaviour and motivations. BNP Paribas Wealth Management commissioned its first qualitative research study on Wealth and Philanthropy in order to gain a better understanding of European philanthropy. Although there have been previous qualitative and quantitative studies of philanthropy in the Anglo-Saxon countries, knowledge of the subject in continental Europe remains limited due to insufficient data and to the absence of information on profiles and motivations of large donors. Existing analyses tend to be based on interpretations by those indirectly involved (e.g. philanthropy consultants, foundation directors, family offices etc.). For BNP Paribas' study, academic researchers carried out 63 face-to-face interviews with wealthy philanthropists (i.e. with at least €5 million of assets available) in four countries: France, Spain, Italy and Belgium. The primary objective was to identify the behaviours, recurrences and values considered decisive for philanthropic action, as well as the trigger factor(s), so as to highlight the salient features of European philanthropy and the values that inspire philanthropists. The aim was also to try and define a typology of philanthropic behaviour. The scope of this research therefore makes this the first such study to be carried out in continental Europe. It pinpoints the specificities of continental Europe's wealthiest philanthropists' practices, which are different from those of Anglo-Saxon philanthropists, especially Americans. The Results: The study shows, there are two co-existing approaches to philanthropy: the passionate approach – defined as the philanthropic initiative being triggered by an event, an encounter with an individual or an organisation – and the reasoned approach whereby the philanthropist analyses a societal issue, develops a cause (helping street children, the unemployed etc.), before researching the organisations in the sector likely to contribute in the most efficient way. The study also shows that the desire to commit oneself revolves around core values such as the family, religion, emotion and intimacy. Family values are pre-eminent in Europe and in France. Philanthropy is sometimes a legacy; it is always seen as the consolidation for family cohesion and as a moral value that is passed on. Religious values are also strongly evident, as a fundamental driver of giving. Donations do not necessarily go to religious causes or charities, but religious virtues influence the ethos behind the donations and play a structuring role in them. Conceived as a spiritual adventure more than a rational undertaking, the European philanthropist's approach is typically an individual journey prompted by personal motives. Philanthropic activity becomes a means of individual expression. Another characteristic of European philanthropists is that they do not seek self-promotion, preferring discretion. They see over-emphasis on their personal involvement as antithetical to the values they believe in. And lastly, the study categorised the key characteristics motivating philanthropic initiatives, res


Boris Godunov ruled, first as de facto regent and then as ruler, in which country?

Boris Godunov (1551 - 1605) - Find A Grave Memorial Death:  Apr. 23, 1605 Russian Czar. He was the de facto regent of Russia from about 1585 to 1598 and czar of Russia from 1598 until his death in 1605. He was probably the most noted member of an ancient, now extinct Russian family of Tartar origin. His career began in the court of Russian Czar Ivan the Terrible and is mentioned in 1570 for taking an active part in the Serpeisk campaign as an archer of the guard. The following year he became a member of Ivan's personal guard and secret police, or oprichnik. He increased his position a court by marrying the daughter of oprichnik's chief, Makyuta Skuratov-Belskiy. In 1580 Ivan chose his sister Irina Godunova, to become the wife of his second son and eventual heir, Feodor Ivanovich and on that occasion he was promoted to the rank of boyar, or noble. In November 1581 he was present at the scene of Ivan's murder of his oldest son, Crown Prince Ivan Czarevich. He tried to intervene but was struck by Ivan's scepter, who quickly repented and Czarevich died four days later before Godunov was able to summon help. On Ivan's deathbed, he appointed a council, which included Godunov, to guide his son Feodor, who was feeble in both mind and body and lacked the capacity to effectively rule the country on his own. When Feodor was crowned as Czar Feodor I, Godunov was given honor and wealth as a member of the regency council, in which he held the second place during the life of Feodor's uncle, Nikita Romanovich. Upon Nikita's death in 1586 he was left without any serious opposition for the regency. A group of nobles, along with Dionysius II, the ecclesiastical leader of Moscow, conspired to break his powers by divorcing Feodor from his childless wife, which did not succeed and the conspirators were banished or sent to monasteries, leaving him supreme uncontested ruler in Russia to deal with other foreign heads of state as their equal. His overall policy was generally conciliatory and prudent and in 1595 he recovered from Sweden some land lost during the previous reign. He also encouraged English merchants to trade with Russia by exempting them from paying duties on their goods. He built towns and fortresses along the northeastern and southeastern borders of Russia in order to control the Tartar and Finnic tribes and colonized the Siberia region with new settlements, including Tobolsk. His most important domestic reform was the 1597 decree forbidding the peasants to go from one landowner to another. While the object of the decree was to secure revenue, it would eventually lead to the institution of serfdom in its most oppressive form. Also during this time, the Russian Orthodox Church received its own patriarchate which placed it on equal footing with the Eastern Orthodox churches, freeing it from the influence of the Patriarch of Constantinople. When Feodor died on January 7, 1598 without any heirs, Godunov seized the throne and he was unanimously elected by the national assembly on February 21, 1598 and was then crowned as Czar on September 1, 1598. His reign was prosperous and he ruled well and sought to bring about educational and social reforms. Recognizing the need for Russia to catch up with the intellectual progress of the West, he was the first czar to import foreign teachers on a large scale and to send young Russians abroad to be educated. He was also the first czar to allow the establishment of Lutheran churches in Russia. He died after a lengthy illness and a stroke in Moscow at the age of 54. His only surviving son, Feodor II succeeded him as czar but he and his wife were murdered in Moscow two months later by enemies of the Godunovs. (bio by: William Bjornstad)


What is one of the fictional languages spoken by the Elves in the fantasy works of J R R Tolkien?

quenya - assaadyar quenya   Overview Quenya is one of the languages spoken by the Elves (the Quendi) in the fantasy works of J. R. R. Tolkien. It was the language developed by those non-Telerin Elves who reached Valinor (the "High Elves") from an earlier language called Common Eldarin, which also evolved from the original Primitive Quendian. Of the Three Houses of the Elves, the Noldor and the Vanyar spoke slightly different, though mutually intelligible, dialects of Quenya (Quenya [also Noldorin Quenya and later when they followed Fëanor in Arda Exilic Quenya] and Vanyarin Quenya [also Quendya], respectively). The language was also adopted by the Valar, who made some new introductions into it from their own original language, though these are more numerous in the Vanyarin dialect than the Noldorin one. This is probably the case because of the enduringly close relationship the Vanyar had with the Valar. The part of the Third House, the Teleri, that succeeded to arrive in Aman and founded the city of Alqualondë, spoke a different, closely related language, (Amanya) Telerin, although this was by some seen as a dialect of Quenya, which is untrue in a historic perspective but plausible in a linguistic one; the languages do not share a common history, but are very much alike, and later grew very close due to contact. During the Third Age Quenya was no longer a living language in Middle-earth: most Elves spoke Sindarin, and Men mostly spoke Westron. Quenya was mainly used in official names and writings, much like the Latin language was in mediaeval Europe. Cp. the name Elf-Latin for Quenya. In Tolkien's fictional world, Quenya is usually written in Tengwar, although it was earlier written in Sarati. The language can also be written in other alphabets: modes for Cirth exist. In the real world Tengwar is not uncommon, but it is usually written in the Latin alphabet. Quenya was made more popular in 2001 when the first installment of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy was released in theaters.   Fictional history As told in the Silmarillion (chapter 3), the Elves devised the language at Cuiviénen, before they encountered the Vala Oromë: "they began to make speech and give names to all things that they perceived. Themselves they named the Quendi, signifying those that speak with voices; for as yet they had met no other living things that spoke or sang." Since the stars were the first thing seen by the Elves as they awoke, the word el "star" was the first invented, originally an exclamation of adoration, and Oromë named the elves Eldar "people of the stars" in their own language. Similarly, according to the Cuivienyarna, Imin, Tata and Enel awoke before their spouses, and the first thing that they saw was the stars, for they woke in the early twilight before dawn. And the next thing they saw was their destined spouses lying asleep on the green sward beside them. Then they were so enamoured of their beauty that their desire for speech was immediately quickened and they began to ‘think of words' to speak and sing in. (HoME 11, p. 421) Over time, however, the Eldar changed the language, adding to it words of their liking and softening it from its origins in Valarin speech. The Valar adopted this language in order to converse with the Eldar in Valinor. The Noldor who fled to Middle-earth following the Darkening of Valinor spoke Quenya among themselves. However, when Elu Thingol of Doriath, who was the king of the Sindar (Elves of the Telerin line who remained in Beleriand instead of journeying to Valinor) learned about their slaying of the Teleri, he forbade the use of Quenya in his realm. The Sindar, however, had been slow to learn Quenya, while the Noldor at this time had fully mastered Sindarin. (See The Silmarillion). The Quenya used in Middle-earth of the Third Age (the time of the setting of The Lord of the Rings) had come to be a scholarly pursuit — something akin to Latin in our time. (Indeed, Tolkien occasionally refers to Quenya as "Elven-Latin".) Quenya was used as a formal language and for writing; Sindarin was the vernacula


At the end of the 8th century the Emperor of Japan moved his capital to which city?

World History Timeline: 8th Century (701 to 800) home | timeline index | timeline 601-700 | timeline 801-900 8th Century, 701 to 800 702  Drawing  from the Chinese and Confucianism, the Japanese have established new laws – the Taiho Code. The emperor is seen as having supreme moral authority and as a benevolent ruler. His ministers and bureaucrats are viewed as agents of morality. It is believed that without this moral authority the immorality of feuding  local lords would reign. Local lords, it is believed, should submit to the emperor's rule for the sake of peace. Accompanying this centralized  authority, a national tax system is devised. 705  Empress Wu has proclaimed a new  dynasty of her own family line. She has lowered taxes for farmers, and agricultural  production has risen. She has strengthened public works. But by 705 she is in  her old age and has lost control at court. Officials at court force her to  resign in favor of a member of the Tang family – the return of the Tang Dynasty. 708  In China, boiled water is safer to  drink than untreated water, and tea becomes popular accompanied by the belief  that tea has medicinal properties. 710  Japan's emperor moves the capital  from Osaka to the city of Nara in order to avoid  the pollution of his predecessor's death. 711  A Muslim army crosses the Strait  of Gibraltar and begins a conquest of Spain. Jews welcome them as liberators.  An Arab ship is plundered by pirates near the mouth of the Indus River, and  the Arab governor in Mesopotamia retaliates, sending an expedition, said to  include 6,000 horses and 6,000 camels, to conquer the rajas of Sind . 712  The new Tang emperor, Zhongzong,  has died and his wife, Empress Wei, is suspected of having poisoned him. She  has tried to rule as had Empress Wu. She has sold offices and Buddhist monkhoods.  She has created enemies whom she has failed to exterminate, and they oust her  from power. 717  Arabs have conquered eastward across  land to the western border of China. They have conquered Lisbon and in the Caucasus,  including Armenia. Caliph Omar II grants tax exemption to all believers. Wealth  has been gathered from looting the wealthy during conquests and by taxing non-Muslims. 718  Constantinople, ably led by a general  called Leo the Isaurian, has held off Muslim attacks by land and sea for more  than a year. Leo is now Emperor Leo III. South-Central Europe is to remain Christian. 722  Emperor Leo III forces conversion  of Constantinople's Jews. 726  Emperor Leo III issues an edict  against the worship of icons, seeing it as the main reason Jews and Muslims  cannot be won to Christ. The cross is to be maintained as the symbol for Christianity,  but worship with other images, including those of Jesus, are not permitted. 731  English historian and theologian,  Bede, writes his Ecclesiastical History. He beings numbering the years  from the time of Christ rather than from the reign of kings – his numbering  to be divided between BC and AD (or BCE and CE). 732  Muslims were making piratical raids  from Spain northward across the Pyrenees into territory of the Franks. Charles  Martel leads an army that defeats a Muslim army led by Abd-er-Rahman – who was  not on a mission to conquer all of Christendom. 737  For two years Japan has been suffering  from a small pox epidemic. Perhaps as much as one-third of the population has  perished. 745  China has accomplishments in poetry,  painting, printing and is a vast empire, but its monarchical system tends toward  failure. The Tang emperor since 712, Xuanzong, has fallen under the spell of  his son's wife, Yang Guifei, a Taoist priestess. Emperor Xuanzong is ignoring  the economy and China is again declining. 750  Sometime around this year Mexico's  great city of Teotihuacan (Teotihuacán) is among  those cities destroyed and left in ruins, its great palaces burned to the ground.  The city's population is reduced to a few people living in hovels in a few sections  of the city. 750  The Umayyad caliphs have lost people  willing


Britain's second-longest-running TV serial has been running, as at the end of 2015, for how many years?

Know It All: What is the Longest Running American Television Show in History? | Primer A Guy's Guide To Growing Up Affordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY for the aspiring gentleman. Know It All: What is the Longest Running American Television Show in History? You watch it everyday but do you have any idea which programs have earned plaques in the Television Longevity Hall of Fame? 31 August,2009By Justin Brown / Photos By Life Everybody has that moment when they realize they don’t know about something that they should probably know about. Whether it’s history, language, science, or cultural phenomena, you’ve felt the stinging personal embarrassment of a moment wherein you realize there’s some common knowledge that isn’t so common. Don’t feel bad; nobody knows everything. Nobody, that is, except me and my sidekick, The Internet! Somewhere in the world, a confused soul begs the question… What is the longest running American television show in history? Like so many common knowledge questions, this one is loaded and appropriately has an extremely multi-faceted answer. The information you seek depends on several factors: does “longest-running” refer simply to the number of years between the airdates of the first and final episodes? Or is it a question of the total number of episodes? (Truthfully, the most empirical measurement would probably be to tally the cumulative amount of overall programming, in terms of days/hours/minutes but… that’s just ridiculous so, we won’t even go there.) Further, what is the definition of “a television show”? Does that apply to any program at all? A daily show? Weekly? Talk show? News program? Soap opera? Recurring characters? Scripted sitcom/drama? Animated? Game show? Children’s program? Syndicated? How specific does one need to be, in categorizing? Clearly, there are a lot of variables at play and so, the answer cannot be as succinct as one would hope. However, in the interest of time, I will cover only the major bases. Total years in existence: NBC’s weekly Meet the Press has been on the air longer than any show in history, with nearly 62 years of programming (and counting); the first broadcast took place on November 6, 1947. Honorable mention goes to the CBS Evening News, which started nine months after Meet the Press, making it the second longest-running show of all-time, in terms of years, and the longest-running nightly newscast ever (16,000+ episodes). Total episodes aired: NBC’s daily morning show Today has been on the air since 1952 and has amassed an astounding total of over 20,000 episodes, with no end in sight. Soap opera: Like Today, the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light has been on the air since 1952, with a total episode figure around 15,000. The show is scheduled to go off the air in September 2009. (CBS’s As the World Turns sits in second place, with a track record that goes back to 1956. Thus, the answer to the question of “longest-running soap” could very well change by 2013.) Late night variety/talk show: The Tonight Show was unveiled in 1954 and 8300+ episodes later, continues its run on NBC with its fifth host, Conan O’Brien. Scripted comedy: The Simpsons debuted on Fox in late 1989. 20 seasons and 441 episodes later, it’s still going (Season 21 begins Fall 2009). Scripted drama: The western serial Gunsmoke ran on CBS from 1955 to 1975, with 635 episodes on its resume. The original Law & Order will tie this mark as it enters its twentieth season this fall (in terms of total episodes at this point, however, Law & Order still sits over 200 episodes behind Gunsmoke). Scripted comedy, live-action: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet entertained audiences for 435 episodes during its immensely successful fourteen-year run on ABC (1952-1966). Now you know. Honorable mention… one of my favorites… Bonanza (Sep 12, 1959 – Jan 16, 1973)


Pink Gin - Drink Recipe – How to Make the Perfect Pink Gin Pink Gin 3 drops Bitters -- Angostura bitters 2 ounces gin -- Plymouth gin old-fashioned glass Instructions: Splash a generous few drops of Angostura bitters into an Old-Fashioned glass, roll them around until the inside is coated, pour out the excess, and pour in the Plymouth gin, if you can find it (not the Navy Strength, which is as one would suspect from the name), or London dry gin. Stir. Americans and other utterly wet types may add an ice cube or two, but then you'll never stiffen that upper lip. The Wondrich Take: Along with the Brandy and Soda, one of the foundational beverages of the British Empire. If you really, really like gin, this staple of the officers' wardroom (that, by the way, is navy talk) is as good a way as any to have it. Almost as good, anyway. And it certainly goes a ways toward explaining how an island off the coast of Europe ended up ruling one-fourth of the earth's land surface. Let's just say it's not for the fainthearted -- although, if made with Plymouth gin, as is traditional (the Royal Navy and Plymouth go way back), it's considerably smoother than one has any right to expect. To be a truly insufferable twit, step up to the bar and loudly order a Gin Pahit ("pa-heet," that being the Malay word for "bitter"), feigning surprise at your bartender's inevitable ignorance and explaining to all and sundry that that's what everybody was drinking when you were "out East." Then again, asking for a Pink Gin's probably bad enough. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below


Which European country overthrew its monarchy and underwent a revolution 1789 to 1799?

SparkNotes: The French Revolution (1789–1799): Summary of Events The French Revolution (1789–1799) History SparkNotes Key People & Terms Feudalism and Unfair Taxation No one factor was directly responsible for the French Revolution. Years of feudal oppression and fiscal mismanagement contributed to a French society that was ripe for revolt. Noting a downward economic spiral in the late 1700s, King Louis XVI brought in a number of financial advisors to review the weakened French treasury. Each advisor reached the same conclusion—that France needed a radical change in the way it taxed the public—and each advisor was, in turn, kicked out. Finally, the king realized that this taxation problem really did need to be addressed, so he appointed a new controller general of finance, Charles de Calonne, in 1783. Calonne suggested that, among other things, France begin taxing the previously exempt nobility. The nobility refused, even after Calonne pleaded with them during the Assembly of Notables in 1787. Financial ruin thus seemed imminent. The Estates-General In a final act of desperation, Louis XVI decided in 1789 to convene the Estates-General, an ancient assembly consisting of three different estates that each represented a portion of the French population. If the Estates-General could agree on a tax solution, it would be implemented. However, since two of the three estates—the clergy and the nobility—were tax-exempt, the attainment of any such solution was unlikely. Moreover, the outdated rules of order for the Estates-General gave each estate a single vote, despite the fact that the Third Estate—consisting of the general French public—was many times larger than either of the first two. Feuds quickly broke out over this disparity and would prove to be irreconcilable. Realizing that its numbers gave it an automatic advantage, the Third Estate declared itself the sovereign National Assembly. Within days of the announcement, many members of the other two estates had switched allegiances over to this revolutionary new assembly. The Bastille and the Great Fear Shortly after the National Assembly formed, its members took the Tennis Court Oath, swearing that they would not relent in their efforts until a new constitution had been agreed upon. The National Assembly’s revolutionary spirit galvanized France, manifesting in a number of different ways. In Paris, citizens stormed the city’s largest prison, the Bastille, in pursuit of arms. In the countryside, peasants and farmers revolted against their feudal contracts by attacking the manors and estates of their landlords. Dubbed the “Great Fear,” these rural attacks continued until the early August issuing of the August Decrees, which freed those peasants from their oppressive contracts. Shortly thereafter, the assembly released the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, which established a proper judicial code and the autonomy of the French people. Rifts in the Assembly Though the National Assembly did succeed in drafting a constitution, the relative peace of the moment was short-lived. A rift slowly grew between the radical and moderate assembly members, while the common laborers and workers began to feel overlooked. When Louis XVI was caught in a foiled escape plot, the assembly became especially divided. The moderate Girondins took a stance in favor of retaining the constitutional monarchy, while the radical Jacobins wanted the king completely out of the picture. Outside of France, some neighboring countries feared that France’s revolutionary spirit would spread beyond French land. In response, they issued the Declaration of Pillnitz, which insisted that the French return Louis XVI to the throne. French leaders interpreted the declaration as hostile, so the Girondin-led assembly declared war on Austria and Prussia. The Reign of Terror The first acts of the newly named National Convention were the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of France as a republic. In January 1793, the convention tried and executed Louis XVI on the grounds of treason. Despite the creat


"The 2010 release ""Plundered My Soul"" was an extra track on a re-released album by which artist(s)?"

Green Day News of 2010 Archive | GreenDay.net The Official Fansite Spin's Top Photos of 2010: here . Vote Billie Joe as hottest male in music at NME: here Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 Jeanna de Waal Replaces Mary Faber in Broadway's American Idiot @ TheaterMania.com : Green Day wear many hats and go by many names. Foxboro Hot Tubs. The Network. Pinhead Gunpowder. The Frustrators. And now, you can add Rodeo Queens to that list. In March 2009, Green Day and New York punk stalwart Jesse Malin hit NYC's Stratosphere Studios and recorded the song "Depression Times" under the name Rodeo Queens.  Full article at: http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/dec/re07Green_Day_Rodeo_Queens.shtml Tuesday, December 8th, 2010 Shop the Green Day Store! Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 Mike and Brittney wanted all of you in the Green Day family to see her and know her name first! Ryan Ruby Mae Pritchard - - - - - - - - - Billie Joe Armstrong returns to American Idiot! Billie Joe Armstrong returns to the cast of American Idiot for 50 performances only as St. Jimmy, starting January 1, 2011 through February 27, 2011. See list below for specific dates: January 1 - 2 - Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm & 7:30pm January 4 - 9 - Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday - Friday @ 8pm, Wednesday @ 2pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm January 18 - 30 - Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday - Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm & 7:30pm February 10 - 13 - Thursday - Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm & 7:30pm February 15 - 27 - Tuesday @ 7pm, Wednesday - Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm & 7:30pm Please note that Billie Joe Armstrong will not appear as St. Jimmy from January 11 to January 16 and from February 1 to February 9. For more information please visit www.americanidiotonbroadway.com/billiejoe Sunday, November 28th, 2010 Billie Joe to attend 2010 Winter Gala Each winter, New York Stage and Film celebrates its artists and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to theater, film, television and the cultural life of New York City. The Gala features a cocktail reception, live and silent auction, seated dinner, and Broadway entertainment.  For more information about tables and tickets, please call (212) 736-4240 or email More info: newyorkstageandfilm.org/support-us/ Thursday, November 25th, 2010 American Idiot Cast performs at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Exclusive Look Inside BC/EFA's "Carols for a Cure" Recording Session The casts of American Idiot, The Addams Family, Next to Normal, A Little Night Music and more join with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to help make the holiday season more festive with Volume 12 of "Carols for a Cure." Playbill was at the recording session, capturing the sights and songs. Visit broadwaycares.org or playbillstore.com to order your copy today. To see Part 1, click here . Happy Thanksgiving! Shop the Greenday online store for special holiday gifts! Sunday, November 21st, 2010 The Broadway productions of American Idiot, Memphis, Million Dollar Quartet and Elf: The Musical will strut their stuff at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 25. The 84th annual parade, which will feature 27 floats and 12 student marching bands from across the country, begins at 77th Street and Central Park West and concludes at Herald Square at 7th Ave and 34th Street. The signature stop in front of Macy's department store in Herald Square will feature performances by the casts of American Idiot, Memphis and Elf: The Musical. Various floats will include performances and/or appearances by the students of Stage Door Manor; Tony winner Betty Buckley; Joan and Melissa Rivers; Jessica Simpson (singing "My Only Wish for Christmas"); Gladys Knight on the Apollo Theater's "Top Hat!" float; Ann Hampton Callaway (performing "Yes, Virginia (There's A Santa Claus)"); and the cast of Million Dollar Quartet (performing "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" on board the Marion-Carol "Showboat" float). The 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast live 9 AM-noon on NBC. Monday, November 15th, 201


March Bread is made or flavoured primarily by what?

🍲bread gulab jamun recipe, how to make bread gulab jamun Bread gulab jamun by Sailu · March 24, 2016 Bread gulab jamun, an instant Indian sweet where deep fried bread balls are soaked in a cardamom flavored sugar syrup that’s perfect for festivals like Holi and Diwali bread gulab jamun Bread gulab jamun is an instant and easy version of the classic Indian dessert, gulab jamun. They are delicately soft, delicious, melt in the mouth, deep fried bread balls dunked in a cardamom infused sugar syrup. Each bite into a succulent, pillowy, sugar syrup soaked bread ball is pure bliss, especially when slightly warm. It takes some effort and experience to master the art of making the perfect gulab jamuns from scratch using khoya. Since many lack the experience and time, they resort to the store-bought instant gulab jamun mix like mtr or gits gulab jamun mix. To make it easy for beginner cooks or those who are pressed for time, I’m sharing bread gulab jamun recipe, a close cousin to the authentic Indian sweet, gulab jamun. An extremely easy sweet dish to make which is instant, visually appealing and a flavor which is very very close to the traditional gulab jamun made with khoya . In fact, it will take some time for anyone to realize that it is gulab jamun made with bread. These deep fried bread balls absorb the warm sugar syrup to yield incredibly soft and melt in the mouth texture and flavor. A great way to use up your left-over bread when those sweet cravings set in. bread gulab jamun recipe A few tips for making the best bread gulab jamun. To attain a flavorful gulab jamun use milk instead of water to knead the bread. Adding a quarter cup of reduced milk solids or khoya to the soft bread dough will yield a rich flavor that is close to the authentic gulab jamun flavor. This particular recipe of bread gulab jamun does not require any leavening agent like baking powder. Add a pinch of cardamom powder to the bread dough as well as the sugar syrup. Ensure that the bread balls are smooth without any cracks and cover with a damp cloth so that they do not dry. Always, always deep fry the bread balls on low-medium heat only for even cooking. Follow these step by step pictures to make bread gulab jamun. You will require 8 white bread slices with the sides cut off and a quarter cup of mawa or khoya (reduced milk solids). Make a fine powder of the bread. bread gulab jamun ingredients – powdered bread and mawa Make a smooth and soft pliable consistency dough of the bread powder, mawa and 1/4 tsp of cardamom powder by adding a tbsp of milk at a time. Add a tbsp of milk at a time and keep mixing till you achieve a smooth soft dough. Pinch out dough to make gooseberry sized smooth balls and cover with a damp cloth till the oil turns hot for deep frying. bread gulab jamun mix rolled into small balls Heat enough oil for deep frying the bread balls. Once the oil turns hot, reduce heat to low and very gently, place few bread balls. Do not add too many bread balls in the vessel and do not touch the balls for at least a min. Leave them undisturbed and gently use a flat slotted ladle to move the balls around for even cooking. bread mawa balls deep frying in oil Once the bread balls turn golden brown, remove them and immediately place them in the sugar syrup and allow to simmer on low heat for a min. Turn off heat and allow the balls to soak in the sugar syrup for a few mins or an hour. Once the gulab jamun swells in size and is heavy, you know it’s done. Pop one into your mouth to check if it has absorbed the sugar syrup and you won’t stop with one for sure. To make sugar syrup, heat 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3 cups water and allow the sugar to dissolve. Add 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and simmer the sugar syrup on low-medium heat for at least 10 mins or till it thickens slightly. fried bread gulabjamun soaking in sugar syrup Serve the bread gulab jamun along with some of the sugar syrup drizzled over them and garnish with nuts of your choice or rabri . They stay good at room temperature up to 2 days. You can refrigerate the bread gulab jamuns up to a week. ho


Which is the closest to an alternative name for a cyclone?

Tropical Cyclone Names Tropical Cyclone Names Notes Introduction This page provides a listing of 104 names that are used for tropical cyclones in the Australian Region. There is a single list of names that are used by all of the Bureau of Meteorology Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWC). This single list was introduced for the start of the 2008/09 season, replacing the three lists that existed previously. The name of a new tropical cyclone is usually selected from this list of names. If a named cyclone moves into the Australian region from another country's zone of responsibility, the name assigned by that other country will be retained. The names are normally chosen in sequence, when the list is exhausted, we return to the start of the list. Names First name for the 2016-17 season is highlighted   Australian Region Names (Pronunciation in brackets) A * Cyclone names marked for replacement Guide to vowel sounds in this table: ei - "rain", ai - "bite", ee - "sheep", oh - "flow", ah - "bar", aw - "more", oi - "joy", a - "bat", oo - "zoo", uh - "cup", e - "net", i - "hill", o - "hot", ie - "ear", ahng - "hung", ur - "turn". US-based site with listings of names from regions elsewhere in the world. Requests by the public for tropical cyclone names Important Note: All cyclone names are submitted to the World Meteorological Organization Regional Tropical Cyclone Committee for the SE Pacific for final approval. This committee can (and often does) reject or adjust names that are submitted to it and may substitute their own name. The reason for this decision may be: Ambiguity or difficulty of pronunciation Preference of a more common spelling Similarity to other names on the Australian or other country’s list Similarity to the name of a recent cyclones Inappropriate meaning of the name as a word in another language of the Region The Bureau of Meteorology receives many requests from the public to name Tropical Cyclones after themselves, friends, etc. The Bureau is unable to grant all these requests as they far out-number the number of Tropical Cyclones that occur in the Australian region. The Bureau will only accept requests received in writing (not e-mail). The request cannot be immediately granted but the name will be added to a supplementary list. When a name is retired of similar gender and initial, a name can be included from this supplementary list (subject to checks to ensure it is not on the Southern Hemisphere retired name list or offensive in any of the languages of our international neighbours.) Due to popular demand some letters in the supplementary list have at least two names listed for a particular gender. The following will therefore be CLOSED to new requests until further notice: Male: A, B, F, J, R, S, T, WXYZ Female: A, B, G, J, K, L, M, N, PQ, R, S, T, WXYZ Note that it can take many decades for a suitable slot to become available, then a further 10-20 years for the names to cycle through, so it is likely to be well over 50 years before your requested name is allocated to a cyclone. Tropical cyclone naming policy Tropical cyclone names in each list alternate male and female Names of cyclones that have already significantly affected the Australian region cannot be used again If two or more cyclones are occurring simultaneously, similar sounding names (eg June & Jane) are avoided to minimise confusion Names should not be capable of being construed to subject the Bureau to criticism or ridicule (eg naming a sequence of cyclones after politicians) Lists of names are coordinated with neighbouring meteorological services to avoid duplication Notes When a significant cyclone affects Australia (like TC Tracy in 1974 or TC Larry in 2006), the name is "retired" and replaced in the list with a name of similar initial and gender. A name may be skipped if it is not deemed appropriate when it is due to be used (eg it is the same as the name of a public figure who is in the news for a sensitive or controversial reason) A name may be skipped if a similarly named cyclone is active in the area. Cyclones may not seem to follo