What is the Japanese word for a martial arts training area?

Training Area (Martial Arts) In Depth Tutorials and Information Training Area (Martial Arts) A training area is a system-specific context in which training in a martial art takes place. The locations considered appropriate for training vary widely across the world’s martial traditions. The choices made may arise from traditional medical beliefs. For example, the masters of some Chinese systems recommend morning practice outdoors in order to promote health. In other instances, historical and political contexts dictated hiding the practice of martial skills from the politically dominant behind closed doors or in secluded areas; it was for that reason that, according to oral tradition, Brazilian capoeira was practiced in slave quarters or in the bush and was disguised as dance. In India, the ethical concerns of the Northern Kalarip-payattu gurus who do not want the dangerous art misused confine teaching to an indoor area at night. Buildings designated as appropriate locations for martial art instruction are common in both European (e.g., the salles de fence [French; fencing halls] of the Renaissance sword master) and Asian (e.g., the guan of some Chinese boxing teachers) arts. In some traditions, such as the Japanese or Korean, a building (referred to in Japanese as a dojo and in Korean as a dojang) whose use is restricted specifically to activities associated with martial arts teaching, practice, testing, or exhibition serves as the location for training. On the other hand, although the location for the instruction in and practice of the Indian martial art of Northern Kalarippayattu is also a building, the kalari (Tamil; battleground), this building also may be utilized by the martial arts master as the clinic in which traditional medicine is practiced. Outdoor areas such as pits or even the shaded area behind the house of a guru are employed as training quarters in the Southern Kalarippayattu system of India, as in some other arts. In yet other arts, the notion of a training area is even more informal. For example, particular parks may provide the training grounds for some of the Chinese arts (e.g., taijiquan [tai chi ch'uan]) in order to allow practitioners to obtain the benefits of fresh air while going through forms, but this is a matter of customary practice rather than the consecration of the site, as is the case with the Japanese or Okinawan dojo, for instance. In the traditional street capoeira of Brazil, certain public areas (most notably the plaza of the Roman Catholic Church of Senhor do Bonfim in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) became traditional areas for practice, although these locations were used for a range of other social interactions, as well. Although this is not universally the case, it is common cross-culturally to make of the training location something in the nature of sacred space, if only temporarily. The space commonly is marked by special behaviors on entering the area. Students bow or perform similar ritual acts when entering. Behavior in the Japanese dojo (place for studying the way [do]) represents the height of formality in this regard. Not only is the building itself entered with such special behaviors, but also an area of even higher intensity is created within the building itself. In a traditional dojo, a kamidana (altar to the spirits) will be found in the front of the room. Photographs of founders of the system, master instructors, or legendary figures are clustered on the front wall—along with national flags in many contemporary training halls. Hierarchy is signaled by positioning within the dojo. The higher ranks line up facing the front of the training hall, with lower-ranking students lined up behind them; teachers stand at the front of the room facing students. The dojo and the behaviors appropriate to it set the model for many other contemporary Asian martial arts and those non-Asian systems influenced by them. Practitioners of kendo, the Japanese Way of the Sword, practice their moves with bamboo swords in a dojo in Japan, ca. 1920. In south India, a dynamic relationship is believed to


Who directed the 2015 film The Man from UNCLE?

4 out of 5 stars Time Out says 4 out of 5 stars Guy Ritchie gives 007 a run for his money with his reboot of the 1960s TV show Guy Ritchie’s reboot of ‘The Man From UNCLE’ – the 1960s spy TV series that no one under 50 will remember – has a sunny, tongue-in-cheek vibe. Its Cold War Europe setting is less about paying homage to its vague influences (including Ian Fleming and John le Carré) and more of an excuse to embrace old-school city-hopping larks and sharply-suited 1960s adventure. It’s all pulp and no politics. This ‘U.N.C.L.E.’ prefers to giggle where the new-school James Bond would grimace, and to deliver a hearty backslap where le Carré would shoot his doomed characters in the back. A familiar story of spies, disloyalty, twists, double-crossing and a nuclear plot to destroy the globe, the movie hops from Berlin to Rome, taking in other scenic European spots along the way. Henry Cavill’s American spy and Armie Hammer’s Eastern Bloc stooge team up, with Alicia Vikander in tow as a fellow traveller and Hugh Grant and Jared Harris playing backroom puppet-masters. It’s not quite teasing or knowing enough to be a spoof, which is lucky, as that old schtick can get tiring very quickly. But it’s not far off. This is a film that’s one step from winking at you mid-scene. All this charm is a little surprising considering that on paper its trio of leads, Cavill, Hammer and Vikander, feel as charismatic as cardboard. As it turns out, the two men have an especially sharp rapport, something Ritchie previously conjured up between Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law in his Sherlock Holmes films. You wonder if this is what Ritchie is best at now: period action bromances set in cartoon-like worlds just enough removed from our own so that he doesn’t have to bother with subtlety (meaning the mangling of accents, for instance, doesn’t matter). He’s still not great with women – Vikander is a fun presence but ultimately pretty marginal, and at worst, marginal and pretty. This is far from perfect. A late scene referencing the Nazi torturer-surgeon Josef Mengele is weirdly distasteful. Also, the movie enters an annoying hyped-up phase late in the game as the action takes over. But ‘U.N.C.L.E.’ has enough style and smarts to make it an amusingly louche summer movie: a cultivated mix of action and wit, suits and cities, that feels refreshingly analogue in a digital world. The confidence of the final scene suggests there’s more to come too – which is more than fine by us. By: Dave Calhoun 4 out of 5 stars Average User Rating


Under which South African based statesman were scholarships founded at Oxford University?

CHANGE IS URGED IN RHODES AWARDS - NYTimes.com CHANGE IS URGED IN RHODES AWARDS By TODD S. PURDUM Published: January 5, 1986 The British trustees who administer the Rhodes Scholarships plan to ask the British Government for permission to change a provision in the founder's will restricting two of the scholarships awarded yearly in South Africa to schools that admit only whites. The decision to ask whether the bequest of Cecil J. Rhodes may be altered represents a shift in the trustees' policy and comes after two years of dispute between them and Rhodes Scholars. In speeches, in a petition drive, and in articles in The American Oxonian, an alumni quarterly, scholarship recipients, mostly Americans and Canadians, have said that the process for awarding the South African scholarships is unfair to blacks, whose labor built the fortune that finances the awards. Since the scholarships were founded at Mr. Rhodes's death in 1902 to provide outstanding youths, mostly from British colonies or former colonies, with two or three years of paid study at Oxford University, nearly 700 South Africans have won. Only about a half dozen have been nonwhites. Reserved for Four Schools In his will, Mr. Rhodes, the South African mining magnate and British imperial statesman who founded Rhodesia, reserved scholarships in South Africa for four secondary schools in Cape Province. Students apply based on their affiliation with these schools, a system unlike that in any of the 17 other countries where the scholarships are given. At the time of Mr. Rhodes's bequest, all four schools were private. Two have since become Government-supported and, under the official policy of apartheid, admit only whites. The two other schools remain private and admit a small number of nonwhites. Rhodes Scholars have sought to have all four scholarships awarded at large, as are four other South African scholarships not included in the will but created by the trustees years ago. A ninth scholarship, established by the will, is reserved for residents of Natal Province. The movement for change has flickered for more than a decade and the current drive gained strength after alumni raised the issue in speeches at the program's 80th anniversary celebration at Oxford in 1983. The protest has been quiet, but it has rattled teacups in the staid Rhodes community at Oxford, and some American scholars say the trustees have viewed the challenge as bad form. Until recently, the trustees had resisted change, partly on the ground that any attempt to circumvent Mr. Rhodes's will would be unsuccessful. The trust is incorporated into British law and changes must be approved by Parliament. Such an attempt failed in the 1970's when Margaret Thatcher headed the Education Department. Last summer, after requests from alumni, the Association of American Rhodes Scholars asked the trustees to consider changing the South African scholarships. In a reply in the current issue of The American Oxonion, the chairman of the Rhodes Trust, Lord Blake, said the trustees faced ''complicated problems'' in administering the will and were not authorized to ''use the scholarships as an instrument to bring about political changes.'' Charity Commission to Rule But at a meeting in November the trustees decided to petition the Charity Commission, a British Government panel responsible for overseeing charitable trusts, as the first step toward change, according to Robin Fletcher, secretary of the trust and warden of Rhodes House at Oxford. He said the trustees' request was expected to be presented to the commission this month. If approved, the matter could then go to Parliament. In a telephone interview from Oxford, Dr. Fletcher said the trustees had made the decision because ''basically they agree that it is most unfortunate to have two of the constituencies which cannot be racially mixed.'' Dr. Fletcher said the trustees had not yet decided whether to create two new at-large scholarships to replace those now awarded to the state-supported schools, which are in Stellenbosch and Cape Town. The two private schools tha


Who was the lead singer with Spandau Ballet ?

Spandau Ballet – The Band www.tonyhadley.com Tony Hadley, the eldest son of Josephine and Patrick, was born at The Royal Free Hospital, Islington, London on 2 June 1960. Tony attended Dame Alice Owen’s Grammar School and thought his future lay in medicine but, after winning a holiday singing competition, decided that his vocation was as a singer … the rest is history … SPANDAU BALLET – THE 80s PHENOMENON Pioneers of the 80s Romantic movement, Spandau Ballet formed in 1978 and had numerous chart topping singles and albums all over the world, some of the most memorable being the singles “Gold”, “Only When You Leave”, “Lifeline”, the epic “Through the Barricades” and of course the international number one “True”; the latter famously sampled by PM Dawn in 1991 and featured on Paul Anka’s Rock Swings in 2005. As lead singer of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has, over the years, earned the accolade of being one of pop music’s greatest vocalists. In addition to all the band’s songs, many will remember his prominent vocal contribution to the Band Aid UK charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas” and subsequent 1985 London appearance at Live Aid. He also performed solo at the Nelson Mandela Concert at Wembley in June 1988. A LIFE IN MUSIC Turning the page on Spandau Ballet (after they disbanded in 1990), Tony has stuck to the same raw instincts that brought him early success. Tony is now a solo artist in his own right who has spent the past twenty years entertaining audiences all over the world with his stunning rich voice that has lost none of it’s power. He has continued to write and record, and to date has released four solo studio albums; ‘State of Play’ on EMI Records, two albums through Universal Records, a self-titled album in 1998, and ‘True Ballads’ in 2003. In 2006, on his own label, Slipstream Records, he released his long-awaited swing album ‘Passing Strangers’. He has also released three live albums, two live DVDs and has had European success with several dance music collaborations. On the live music front Tony is a regular performer, delighting audiences at home and abroad with such events as the ‘Night Of The Proms’ in Holland & Belgium, orchestral tours of Europe and South America, as well as on his own UK & European solo tours. In 2005 Tony’s contribution to the music industry was officially recognised with the award of a Gold Badge from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. Subsequently, in 2007 he won a new legion of fans following his critically acclaimed performance as Billy Flynn in Chicago on the London’s West End Stage. Tony’s appearances in the show gave the musical one of its most successful runs ever and earned him an invitation to perform in the 10th Anniversary Show last year. BOYS ON TOUR As well as the conventional shows Tony has played some extremely unusual venues for British, NATO and UN Troops on active service in Bosnia, Kosovo, Kuwait, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands and Northern Ireland. From aircraft hangers & tank workshops to bombed-out theatres & derelict sports halls to name but a few Tony felt it was a real honour to give something back and be asked to entertain our troops. A PASSION FOR SWING Aside from his own live band, Tony also has a passion for ‘Swing’; Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Jack Jones being just a few of his personal favourites and has performed with some of the greatest jazz orchestras in Europe, including London, Holland, Italy and Spain. In 2006 Tony released his long-awaited swing album ‘Passing Strangers. It was a personal project that had been months in the planning and truly reflects his passion for swing. The album features some of his favourite songs and was released to coincide with Tony’s first UK Swing tour, aptly-named ‘Swinging True’. TV, RADIO AND PUBLISHING Tony’s talents as an artist extend beyond the stage and in recent years his profile has increased dramatically in the UK. His participation in the UK reality TV show ‘Reborn In The USA’, which saw him travelling across The US in a tour bus with eight other British artists, eventually won him th


In which poem by John Masefield does the “dirty British Coaster” appear?

Cargoes Poem by John Masefield - Poem Hunter Cargoes Poem by John Masefield - Poem Hunter Cargoes - Poem by John Masefield Autoplay next video Terence George Craddock (5/31/2010 2:14:00 PM) Cargoes by John Masefield is a wonderful romantic view of ancient cargo in stanza one and two, described as being exotic exciting treasure contrasted with the modern cargo of stanza three, which is practical industrial dirty cheap and boring. Leonard Wilson is correct, a Spanish cargo containing all these jewels at once and gold moidores is extremely unlikely. The moidore is a Portuguese gold coin minted from 1640 to 1732. A Spanish cargo of mostly silver and far less gold ingots or cob coinage would be realistic. The first minted Spanish Gold Doubloons in the new world was in Mexico from 1732 but gold cobs were produced until 1750. The lines ‘QUINQUIREME of Nineveh from distant Ophir, /Rowing home to haven in sunny Palestine, ’ is historically impossible. Nineveh is an ancient Assyrian city and capital from 705 to 612 BCE. Roman Palestine is a term used from around the time of the birth of Jesus, but Palestine first appears as ‘Syria Palaestina’ on Roman maps in 132 CE when the ‘Emperor Hadrian changed the name of the province from Iudaea, Judea as it was called in Herod’s reign. The quinquereme is not a trading ship but a Hellenistic-era warship used extenively by the Carthaginians and Romans from 399 BCE but invented by Dionysius of Syracuse. John Masefield’s description of the cargo of Ophir, is from the earliest time period, in the reign of King Soloman 971-931BCE. Soloman received a cargo of gold, silver, sandalwood, precious stones, ivory, apes and peacocks from Ophir, every three years. At1 Kings 10: 22, it reads ‘The king had a fleet of trading ships at sea along with the ships of Hiram. Once every three years it returned carrying gold, silver and ivory, and apes and baboons.’ The translation of 'baboons' is rare, older translations have 'peacocks' instead. Therefore Masefield uses a mixture of historical periods to create a romantic cargo in stanza one. Soloman’s real trading ships may have included designs like Hatshepsut's Naval Vessels from the 15th Century BCE or may have been modeled after an Egyptian Naval Vessel of 1250 BCE. The early Phoenician trading ships of Soloman’s collaboration with Hiram of Tyre had ‘a keel, not ill shaped, a rounded hull, bulwarks, a beak, and a high seat for the steersman. The oars, apparently, must have been passed through interstices in the bulwark.’ The exports of Phoenicia are more romantic than any description Masefield describes, but it is the contrast of ships and cargoes which is Masefield’s purpose. Yet Phoenician smelting' or 'refining ships', hauling smelted ores from the mining towns in Sardinia and Spain shares a similar purpose to the ‘Dirty British coaster’. (Report) Reply (4/5/2010 8:35:00 PM) First stanza: Nineveh was the capital of the ancient Assyrian Empire, on the Tigris River, actually not in Palestine, although Palestine was included in the empire. Ophir was a land rich in gold, probably in Africa. 'Haven' is a word rich in connotation, suggesting shelter and security and peace, and adding this to 'home, ' another word with highly favorable connotations, multiplies the effect. The last line, 'Sandalwood, cedarwood, and sweet white wine, ' is, in my opinion, one of the most pleasant sounding lines in English poetry. Second stanza: The 'stately Spanish galleon' creates the image of a tall sailing vessel with billowing white sails. It is coming from the central American region, carrying a rich cargo of gold and jewels. Actually it is highly unlikely that it would have had all the different types of jewels, but the Spanish did ship a huge fortune in gold from South America. The line 'dipping through the tropics by the palm-green shores, ' like the use of the word 'sunny' in the first stanza, indicates very favorable sailing weather and gives a picture of serenity. Third stanza: Unlike the other ships, this one is a coaster, that is just sailing from one port to another on


In which town or city is Banksy’s Dismaland?

Banksy Dismaland show revealed at Weston's Tropicana - BBC News BBC News Banksy Dismaland show revealed at Weston's Tropicana 20 August 2015 Media captionLocals were told a "Hollywood company" was filming in town: Andrew Plant reports Graffiti artist Banksy has announced an exhibition at a derelict seafront lido in Weston-super-Mare. The Dismaland show - which will also feature work from Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer and Jimmy Cauty - will take over the Tropicana site for five weeks. "I loved the Tropicana as a kid, so getting to throw these doors open again is a real honour," Banksy said. The show is his first in the UK since 2009's Banksy v Bristol Museum show which drew huge crowds. Banksy described the show as a "family theme park unsuitable for children". Image copyright PA Image caption Banksy said the show "offers an escape from mindless escapism" He said he had been motivated to work on the site which had been "popular with low income holiday makers" after peering through a gap in the fence in January. Image copyright PA Image caption Also on display is Mike Ross' Big Rig Jig Many of the works require "audience participation". "A dead princess is only complete when surrounded by gawping crowds with their cameras out, or the opportunity to photograph yourself pulling an amazed expression when a killer whale leaps from a toilet," he said. Image caption The aerial view taken from the Ferris wheel Image copyright PA Image caption Prime Minister David Cameron is given the Banksy treatment "I guess you'd say it's a theme park whose big theme is 'theme parks should have bigger themes'." Image caption North Somerset Council hopes the show will draw in crowds and boost tourism Analysis - by David Sillito, arts correspondent Dismaland is the official name but it's really Banksyland.  Subversive, darkly comic and cocking a snook at authority there are good reasons why the mysterious Mr Banksy is so popular. His stencils are well known but this is something very different - a pitch black antidote to the 'fun day out'. The Julie Burchill 'Punch and Judy', the riot torn village, the 'magic castle' with a paparazzi and Disney centrepiece and, of course, an exit through the gift shop. Fun for all the family? No. Something Britain's seaside has never seen before? Yes. Weston is bracing itself for crowds. Image caption A preview of the exhibition is being held on Thursday Image caption The show opens to the wider public on Saturday Speculation had been growing that the elusive Bristolian was planning an exhibition after a castle and sculpture made from tanker trucks were spotted above the walls. Locals had been told a Hollywood company was filming there. Nigel Ashton, leader of North Somerset Council, said: "We have been working closely with the organisers for months now and, for obvious reasons, have had to remain tight-lipped about the true nature of the event. "In fact, only four people in the entire council knew what was really happening." Image copyright PA Image caption Banksy said the show was "certainly not street art" Image caption Visitors can see trademark Banksy juxtapositions such as a killer whale jumping out of a loo At the Tropicana: Chris Kelly, BBC News The transformation inside the Tropicana is quite stunning. It's still the run-down lido it has been for the past 15 years, but now there's art everywhere. From the moment you walk through the fake airport-style security you get the dismal tone of Dismaland. Grumpy guards play the part astonishingly well. Inside you see Banksy's Cinderella castle and his Grim Reaper dodgem, which dances to the song Staying Alive. But you also get a heavy dose of other local and international artists. Damien Hirst makes contributions alongside others. And the organisers are keen to point to the show's art credentials rather than it being just street art alone. Image copyright DISMALAND Image caption Dismaland will run at the Tropicana site for six weeks The Tropicana outdoor pool and leisure facility closed in 2000 due to falling visitor numbers. Since then, there has been various a


What is the county town of County Mayo in Ireland?

County Mayo – Ireland | Ireland.com Places to go Mayo County Mayo From brilliant Blue Flag beaches to spectacularly bleak bogland, Mayo musters up one wow-moment after another. But it’s not just a great place to visit… County Mayo Is Mayo the finest place to live in Ireland? The Georgian town of Westport won The Irish Times “Best Place to Live in Ireland” competition in 2012, and the constant stream of visitors enjoying its gourmet restaurants, traditional Irish music, sailing and outdoor adventures in nearby Clew Bay certainly won’t argue with that view. There’s more to Mayo than Westport, of course. Think of cosmopolitan Castlebar town, the colorful weaves at Foxford Wollen Mills, or the National Museum of Country Life nearby.  Think of Ballina, the salmon capital of Ireland perched on the River Moy. Think of the boggy expanse of Ballycroy National Park, or the remote, Irish-speaking Mullet Peninsula in the barony of Erris. The next parish west is Boston, USA. Keem Beach, Achill Island, County Mayo Mayo is also home to Achill Island, at once the largest of Ireland’s offshore islands and the easiest to get to (it’s connected by a short road bridge at Achill Sound). Achill boasts five Blue Flag beaches alone – a voluntary eco-label awarded to beaches that tick all the boxes for quality and cleanliness – wild walking and surfing opportunities, and a deserted village in the foothills of Slievemore Mountain. It’s as desolate and empty as the pubs are cozy and welcoming.  The Atlantic way “Achill... called to me as no other place had ever done,” wrote Belfast-born artist Paul Henry, who set many of his famous paintings on the island. He wasn’t joking. He came for a two-week vacation in 1910, threw his return train ticket into the sea, and stayed on and off for several years.  Beyond Achill, coastal Mayo is home to over a dozen more Blue Flag beaches, Croagh Patrick Mountain – site of an annual pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Patrick every summer – and Clew Bay, staging post of the legendary 16th-century pirate queen, Grace O’Malley. Think a friend might enjoy this article? Click to save and share On your bike Fancy taking to the saddle out west? The Great Western Greenway, a 26 mile off-road cycling trail following the old Westport to Achill railway line is barely a year old, but word of mouth has turned it into a bona fide phenomenon. The beauty of the Greenway is that you don’t have to be a champion cyclist. It’s as suited to leisurely families as fitness freaks, and you can just as easily take one section at a slow pace, or finish the whole route in a couple of hours. Either way, pedaling across the Currane Peninsula, Clew Bay or Mulranny beach will make for a great Mayo memory. Calling Mayo one of the finest places in Ireland? Sounds like an understatement. Save this page to a Scrapbook:


Which of the biblical judges selected his army by how they drank from a stream?

Judges 7:5 So Gideon took the men down to the water. There the LORD told him, "Separate those who lap the water with their tongues as a dog laps from those who kneel down to drink." New Living Translation When Gideon took his warriors down to the water, the LORD told him, "Divide the men into two groups. In one group put all those who cup water in their hands and lap it up with their tongues like dogs. In the other group put all those who kneel down and drink with their mouths in the stream." English Standard Version So he brought the people down to the water. And the LORD said to Gideon, “Every one who laps the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set by himself. Likewise, every one who kneels down to drink.” Jubilee Bible 2000 So he brought the people down unto the water, and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that laps of the water with his tongue as a dog laps, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that bows down upon his knees to drink. King James 2000 Bible So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that laps the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, him shall you set by himself; likewise every one that bows down upon his knees to drink. American King James Version So he brought down the people to the water: and the LORD said to Gideon, Every one that laps of the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, him shall you set by himself; likewise every one that bows down on his knees to drink. American Standard Version So he brought down the people unto the water: and Jehovah said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink. Douay-Rheims Bible And when the people were come down to the waters, the Lord said to Gedeon: They that shall lap the water with their tongues, as dogs are wont to lap, thou shalt set apart by themselves: but they that shall drink bowing down their knees, shall be on the other side. Darby Bible Translation And he brought down the people to the water; and Jehovah said to Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down on his knees to drink. English Revised Version So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink. Webster's Bible Translation So he brought down the people to the water: and the LORD said to Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink. World English Bible So he brought down the people to the water; and Yahweh said to Gideon, "Everyone who laps of the water with his tongue, like a dog laps, you shall set him by himself; likewise everyone who bows down on his knees to drink." Young's Literal Translation And he bringeth down the people unto the water, and Jehovah saith unto Gideon, 'Every one who lappeth with his tongue of the water as the dog lappeth -- thou dost set him apart; also every one who boweth on his knees to drink.' Commentary He will drink from the brook by the wayside; Therefore He will lift up His head. Treasury of Scripture So he brought down the people to the water: and the LORD said to Gideon, Every one that laps of the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, him shall you set by himself; likewise every one that bows down on his knees to drink. lappeth. The original word yalok, is precisely the sound which the dog makes in lapping. It appears that it is not unusual for the Arabs to drink water out of the palms of their hands; and, from this account, we learn that the Israelites did so occasionally. Dr. A. Clarke, in his edition of Harmer, has presented us with the following curious MS note from Dr. Russell. 'When they take water with the palms of their hands, they naturally pl


The town of Bishop Auckland stands on which river?

Bishop Auckland Conservation Area - Durham Bishop Auckland Conservation Area Bishop Auckland Conservation Area Bishop Auckland Conservation Area To ensure the county's conservation areas are properly managed, we produce Conservation Area Character Appraisals that help raise awareness of their special character and interest. This page has details of proposals for Bishop Auckland Conservation Area. About Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland stands in an elevated position above the River Wear on a natural ridge. It is approximately 18 km south west of Durham city. The Conservation Area is centred upon the impressive Grade I listed Auckland Castle and grounds which has been associated with the Bishops of Durham since the 12th century. The town has a strong commercial and retail core and the dominant surrounding development is residential, the majority of which is to the south of the town centre. The Conservation Area was originally designated in 1969 and reviewed and amended in 1990 and 2014. Contact us How can we make it better? Any comments you want to make


With which branch of the arts is Sarah Lucas particularly involved?

The Joke is On You – Humour and Contemporary Art Criticism – CUJAH The Joke is On You – Humour and Contemporary Art Criticism Fiona Duncan Words frequently used to describe Sarah Lucas & her art: Dry, raw, witty, clever, drôle, sly, satirical, conceptual, radical, humourous, hilarious, angry, absurd, obscene, effortless, postmodern, funny, feminist, subtle, poignant, light, in-your-face, offensive, amusing, bemusing, simplistic, sardonic, sophomoric, crude, bawdy, bodily, tragic, comic. THE FIRST TIME, AN OVERTURE You only get one chance to make a first impression. As a tautology, this statement is both true and funny. In my (albeit limited) experience, however, this cliché is usually proffered as a precious piece of insight—you only get one first impression so be sure to make it a good one— rather then what it actually is: a clever witticism. The problem with this mode of presentation is that, in addition to being a waste of a perfectly serviceable joke, it suggests that first impressions are actually significant. First impressions, like first anythings, are memorable, but they aren’t often much more than that. My initial assessments are routinely undermined by a second glance. This is why, when first confronted with the crude reductionism of Sarah Lucas’ Chicken Knickers (1997), I checked my dismissive impulse and wondered if, maybe, there might be something more to it. Having given the work more thought, I am not sure there is; still, the image doesn’t bother me as much as it first did. This is because, thanks to my frustration with Chicken Knickers, I have become familiar with the rest of Sarah Lucas’ uproarious oeuvre. THIS PAPER IS NOT ABOUT SARAH LUCAS I would like to make the nature of my project very clear from the outset: I do not mean to critique, praise, or offer any new insights into Lucas’ work.  I think that most of her work is great—maybe not Great (in the capital-G Genius sense)—but it speaks to me and the ways in which I relate to contemporary culture, and it makes me laugh. I intend, rather, to use Sarah Lucas’ work more as a means than as an end; that is, as a test case against which we can examine the perceived crisis in contemporary art criticism. This so-called ‘crisis’ is based around art criticism’s recent (within the last twenty or thirty years) loss of cultural relevance and identity. Without a recognizable audience or purpose, criticism has become unmoored, fractured and trivialized. At the same time, (as measured by weight) art criticism is at an all time high: there is more writing on art to be found (online, in newspapers, glossy magazines, catalogues, and pamphlets…) than ever before.[1] Attempts have been made to ‘reform’ art criticism. A dialogue has emerged. But these discussions, like the practice itself, are vast and unfocused.[2] This paper will attempt to engage in a productive dialogue about the crisis and purpose of art criticism by isolating one fraction of the problem: how art criticism can engage with art that is intentionally light, outrageous, ironic, and/or comical, as exemplified by the work of Sarah Lucas. UNITY & GRAVITAS The crisis in art criticism is often credited to the multiplicity and diversity of contemporary art. Nostalgic critics of criticism recall an earlier period when art criticism had voice. It is understandable that, compared to previous models such as Greenbergian Modernism—with its universal viewing subject and linear perception of history—today’s art criticism might seem a little aimless. But, as Lawrence Alloway has duly noted, the art critic’s domain is new art, not nostalgia.[3] As art practices have moved away from medium-specific work to broader forms of production and cultural discourse, art criticism has had to follow.[4] What the ‘crisis’ seems to signify is that art criticism—as a genre and as a whole—has yet to acclimatize itself to new art discourses. If art criticism is always secondary to the art it critiques, and if contemporary art lacks the easy–labels of earlier practice, I would suggest that contemporary art criticism needs to be corres


The flower known as the carnation is a member of which plant family?

Carnations - Facts, Types, Plant Growing and Caring Tips Buy From OurStores Carnations According to a Christian legend, Carnations first appeared on earth as Jesus carried the Cross. Carnations sprang up from where the Virgin Mary's tears fell as she cried over her son's plight. Miss. Anna Jarvis (The Founder of Mother's Day) used Carnations at the first Mother's Day celebration because Carnations were her mother's favorite flower. Of the several kinds of Carnations, the three most common are the annual carnations, border carnations and perpetual-flowering carnations. Carnations are also commonly referred to by their scientific name, "Dianthus", the name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. Carnations got the name Dianthus from two Greek Words - "dios", referring to the god Zeus, and "anthos", meaning flower. Carnations are thus known as the "The Flowers of God". Kingdom Dianthus Carnations - Meanings Another reason why carnations have become popular is because they come in numerous colors and each color of carnation has a different meaning. Some of these meanings are listed below. Carnations Deep Love and a Woman's Affection White Carnations Pure Love and Good Luck Striped Carnations Yellow Carnation Disappointment, Dejection It is a good idea to check the meaning of the particular color or type of carnation before you gift them to someone. Some Interesting Facts about Carnations Carnations express love, fascination and distinction. Carnations are native to Eurasia. Historically, Carnations are known to have been used for the first time by Greeks and Romans in garlands. Carnations are exotic to Australia but have been grown commercially as a flower crop since 1954. Carnation blooms last a long time even after they are cut. Carnation flowers have become symbolic of mother's love and also of Mother's Day. Learn why you should select carnations as Mother's day flowers. About the Carnation Flower and Plant The single flowers of the Carnations species, Dianthus caryophyllus have 5 petals and vary from white to pink to purple in color. Border Carnation cultivars may have double flowers with as many as 40 petals. When grown in gardens, Carnations grow to between 6 and 8.5 cm in diameter. Petals on Carnations are generally clawed or serrated. Carnations are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a branched or forked cluster. The stamens on Carnations can occur in one or two whorls, in equal number or twice the number of the petals. The Carnation leaves are narrow and stalk less and their color varies from green to grey-blue or purple. Carnations grow big, full blooms on strong, straight stems. Types of Carnations Carnation cultivars are mainly of three types: Large flowered Carnations - one large flower per stem. Spray Carnations (Mini Carnations) - with lots of smaller flowers. Dwarf flowered Carnations - several small flowers on one stem. Growing Carnations Carnations grow readily from cuttings made from the suckers that form around the base of the stem, the side shoots of the flowering stem, or the main shoots before they show flower-buds. The cuttings from the base make the best plants in most cases. These cuttings may be taken from a plant at any time through fall or winter, rooted in sand and potted up. They may be put in pots until the planting out time in spring, which is usually in April or in any time when the ground is ready to be handled. The soil should be deep, friable and sandy loam. Learn more on Growing Carnations... Carnation Plant Care Carnations need some hours of full sun each day and should be kept moist. Avoid over-watering as this may tend to turn the foliage yellow. Spent flowers should be removed promptly to promote continued blooming. The quality of the bloom depends on the soil and irrigation aspects for growing carnations. Those who grow carnations should know the importance of pinching, stopping and disbudding. At the time of plucking carnations, leave three to four nodes at the base and remove the stem. The plant foliage should not be exposed to the direct heat of a stove or the sun. It is


Who is the Secretary of State for Transport?

The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP - GOV.UK GOV.UK Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP Contents Announcements Biography Sir Patrick McLoughlin was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 14 July 2016. He was elected the Conservative MP for Derbyshire Dales in 2010. Education Patrick studied at Staffordshire College of Agriculture. Political career Before becoming an MP in 1986, Patrick sat on Staffordshire County Council from 1981 to 1987 and Cannock Chase District Council between 1980 and 1987. He has held a number of positions in government, including Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Trade and Industry and Government Whip. In opposition, he served as Chief Whip from 2005 to 2010. He was appointed to the Privy Council in 2005. Patrick served as Chief Whip in the coalition government from May 2010 until September 2012. He served as Secretary of State for Transport from September 2012 until July 2016. Career outside politics He worked for 5 years in agriculture, before becoming a coal miner at Littleton Colliery in Cannock. Personal life Patrick is married with 2 children. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is the Chairman of the Conservative Party. He administers the estates and rents of the Duchy of Lancaster, and is a member of the Cabinet.


Who was principal ballerina of the Royal Ballet from 1989 to 2006?

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Timelime: The Royal Ballet Timelime: The Royal Ballet 15 May, 1931 The VicWells Ballet debuts with The Sleeping Beauty In 1926 Irish dancer choreographer and entrepreneur Dame Ninette de Valois formed a small company of dancers and a dance school calling it the VicWells Ballet. It made the Sadler's Wells Theatre in north London its home and debuted with a performance of The Sleeping Beauty on 15 May 1931. Choreographer Frederick Ashton and musical director Constant Lambert were the founding members of the VicWells ballet along with De Valois. 1934 Margot Fonteyn makes her first solo performance Teenager Peggy Hookham danced her first solo role in De Valois' The Haunted Ballroom under the name of Margot Fontes in 1934. She would soon become known as Margot Fonteyn and go on to become one of the most famous dancers of the 20th century. Her partnership with Rudolph Nureyev which came later in her career remains one of the most revered ballet partnerships.  The company's other leading dancers during the 1930s were Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin. 1939 World War II brings changes to the ballet company LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0In 1939 the VicWells Ballet was renamed The Sadlers Wells Ballet after the theatre where it was based.    LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0The war years were a turning point for the company. The dancers dodged bombs endured rations and military callups to continue performing. The company also toured the UK performing for civilians and soldiers alike firmly establishing themselves as a much loved national company in the process.    LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0 20 February, 1946 The ballet company arrives in Covent Garden LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0At the end of World War II the Sadlers Wells Ballet moved to a permanent home at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden debuting with a new fulllength production of The Sleeping Beauty. A second company The Sadlers Wells Theatre Ballet was formed and remained based at the north London venue. 1946 Frederick Ashtons creative influence Ashtons sensual and lyrical choreographic style had begun to shape Sadlers Wells Ballet during the 1940s and would remain a major influence. Before war broke out he had already created several works such as Faade 1935 and A Wedding Bouquet 1937 while Symphonic Variations 1946 the first new ballet to be created at Covent Garden was considered a masterpiece. October, 1949 Fonteyn and Helpmann wow New York Sadlers Wells Ballets first performance in New York with Fonteyn and Robert Helpmann dancing the lead roles in The Sleeping Beauty created a sensation. The audience was captivated by Fonteyn's luminous stage presence musicality and quality of her lines. The company gained a strong an international reputation with that single show. October, 1956 Royal Charter granted on 25th anniversary To mark the companys 25th Anniversary the Royal Charter was granted in October 1956. The companies were renamed The Royal Ballet and the Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet later renamed Birmingham Royal Ballet following its move there in 1990. The following year HRH The Princess Margaret became president of The Royal Ballet. March, 1962 Fonteyn and Nureyevs sensational debut Talk of Fonteyns retirement was rife by 1960 but her career was rejuvenated with the arrival of the Russian dancer Rudolph Nureyev in 1962. Despite an age gap of almost 20 years their chemistry was unrivalled. Their first public performance in Giselle left audiences hungry for more. Nureyev came to the Royal Ballet as a guest artist and Covent Garden remained his base throughout his career. 1963 Ashton becomes Royal Ballet director Ashton succeeded De Valois as director in 1963 but continued to create his own ballets throughout the 1960s including Monotones 19656 and Enigma Variations 1968. At the same time Kenneth MacMillan who had started his choreographic career with Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet began to make works for the Covent Garden stage scoring a huge success with his first fulllength ballet Romeo and Juliet 1965. His muse was the hugely talented


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What code name was given to the temporary harbours towed to and anchored off the Normandy beachheads?

MULBERRY HARBOURS,MULBERRY HARBORS,MLLBERRY HARBOUR,MULBERRY HARBOUR, Background When it came to ousting the Germans from their entrenched defensive positions along the 'Atlantic Wall,' planners knew that blockading and attack by air would not be sufficient. The Germans would defend their front lines with great vigour and only a large scale landing of men, their equipment and supplies would be up to the task. In the crucial days and weeks following the landing, the Allies could ill afford delays in supplying their advancing forces. Intelligence reports indicated that French seaports would be heavily defended by German forces, and they were liable to be disabled in the event of imminent Allied occupation. Planners also drew on the main lesson learnt from the ill-fated Dieppe Raid that heavily defended ports could not be taken without crippling losses. The plans, therefore, envisaged a need to create secure harbour facilities away from heavily defended ports and close to the landing beaches. Harbour facilities were needed quickly where none existed but conventional construction techniques required detailed ground and seabed survey information, precise building plans and the assembly of a highly skilled construction force of thousands; an impossible task under normal circumstances but particularly so when the time available for the construction phase was measured in days and the construction sites were within easy range of enemy aircraft and long range guns! After Normandy was chosen as the location for the 2nd front, it was decided to design and construct two artificial harbours in the relative safety of the UK mainland but there were misgivings, especially on the part of some high ranking Americans. To address the issue of skill shortages, the design allowed for the transportation and assembly of the many harbour components by a competent workforce under the supervision of engineers. The Concept In 1917 Churchill drafted detailed plans for the capture of two islands, Borkum and Sylt, which lay off the Dutch and Danish coasts. He envisaged using some flat-bottomed barges, or caissons, measuring 37m x 23m x 12m which would form the basis of an artificial harbour when lowered to the seabed and filled with sand. Events moved on and Churchill's proposal was filed away and was never published. In 1941, Hugh Iorys Hughes, a quiet, unassuming Welshman from North Wales, had similar ideas. He was a successful civil engineer living in London when he submitted plans to the War Office. Their potential value was not recognised until Hughes' brother, a Commander in the Royal Navy, drew the plan to the attention of more senior officers. This intervention brought Hughes and his ideas to the fore. It was to be the beginning of a long association with the Mulberry project. Other accounts credit Professor J D Bernal with similar ideas expanded upon by Brigadier Bruce White, who later helped draw up plans for the final design. He was greatly assisted by Allan Beckett whose "whale" design for the roadway was selected in preference to Hamilton's Swiss Roll and Hughes' concrete Hippo (more information below). With a project of this size and complexity, it is not possible to say that the idea was the property of any individual but all of the above were major players in the story of Mulberry Harbours. Both Bruce White and Allan Beckett wrote papers about aspects of Mulberry, details of which can be found at the bottom of this page under Reading Material & Websites . Preparations Early in 1941 a new department within the War Office was set up code named 'Transportation 5' (Tn5) under Major General D J McMullen. It had responsibility for port engineering, repairs and maintenance. The Mulberry project and the need to construct sufficient embarkation points on the shores of the UK soon became its top priorities. Under the command of civil engineer Bruce White, their first project was to construct two military ports in the Clyde estuary, one of which was the Gare Loch. There were many meetings with th


Who beat Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open in 2015?

Australian Open 2015: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win title | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close When Novak Djokovic gets to the final of the Australian Open , he wins it. When he takes the first set against Andy Murray, he wins it. Both of those familiar scenarios played out in the 2015 edition of the season’s first major, and, in a sad denouement, there was little the Scot could do to stop a player who could remain No1 in the world for the rest of the year, perhaps longer. Djokovic won his fifth title on the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night, embarrassing Murray at the end of a match that was always enthralling, mostly terrific but occasionally awful over three hours and 39 minutes. The Serb owns Melbourne and, for now, he owns Murray, who moves from No6 to No4 in the rankings but would have slotted in at No3 had he won. Djokovic won 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-0, but, of the 24 matches and five grand slam deciders they have now played against each other over nearly nine years (Djokovic leads 16-8 overall, 3-2 in slam finals), few can have featured as much simultaneous gold and dross as this final, idiocy following excellence like a lost puppy. Kim Sears wears Explicit Content T-shirt for Andy Murray’s Australian Open final Read more Murray blew more important points than Djokovic, especially in the third set, and at the end, he was beating himself up as much as the Serb was. The Scot was spent and disappointed that the sometimes brilliant tennis he had rediscovered over the past fortnight deserted him at precisely the wrong time. Yet, as is increasingly the case as he comes to terms with the vagaries of his sport, Murray found the right words to put it in context. “Success is being happy,” he said. “It’s not about winning every single tournament you play, because that isn’t possible. You want to win every event, that’s for sure. That’s what you prepare for. But no one in the history of this game has ever done that. You prepare as best as you can. I would rather lose in the final and be happy than win the final and go home and be miserable. So I try to enjoy my tennis more right now than I probably did at the beginning of my career – and everything that goes into it. Pinterest Murray ‘frustrated’ after losing to Djokovic in Australian Open final – video “Obviously I would have liked to have won today, but you can’t win all of them, unfortunately. I’m happy with everything that I put into the event. I couldn’t have done anything more to give myself a better chance to win. So I can’t be disappointed with that because I gave my best effort. That’s all I think you can ask of any athlete: to give themselves the best chance of winning. And I did that. I just wish I could have done a little bit better in the third set.” In some ways, they were statistically close. Djokovic took nine of 16 break opportunities, Murray five of 12; the winner hit eight aces, the loser 10; Djokovic had fewer unforced errors, 40, than Murray, but only by nine. And when the total points were tallied, he had outscored the Scot by 136-118. But this was a match where the numbers were almost secondary to the narrative unfolding before us. Australian Open men's final: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic – in pictures Read more Djokovic fell twice in the first set, hurting his right thumb and then hobbling on an ankle that looked ready at one point to totally collapse – although Murray did not look convinced, especially when the Serb recovered so well each time. The most elastic man in sport briefly moved with all the certainty of a drunk on rollerskates, only to be sprinting like a spring lamb within a few minutes. Drama queens, eh? There was also a brief invasion by a couple of demonstrators during a changeover in the second set which, in the context of a crazy night, faded from memory as quickly as it arrived. It was long, a little bloody (with no recorded expletives of note to report), but the length of the struggle did not reflect the quality of the tennis, as it has in their previous encounters in Melbourne. Pinterest Djokovic on ‘deeper meaning’ of


Which beer is advertised by actor Jean-Claude Van Damme?

Top 12 The Best Coors Light Jean Claude Van Damme Commercials Ever - YouTube Top 12 The Best Coors Light Jean Claude Van Damme Commercials Ever 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 18, 2015 Please watch: "Top 10 Funniest Skittles Taste The Rainbow Commercials Ever" -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Top 12 The Best and Funny Coors Light Jean Claude Van Damme Commercials Ever. Coors Light is a 4.2% ABV light beer brewed in Golden, Colorado and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was first produced in 1978 by the Coors Brewing Company. The beer has a "Cold Certified" label which turns the mountains on the label from white to blue when the beer's temperature is lowered to 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit).Coors Light has a "mountain icon" to represent the beer in place of the logo. The icon is a stylized drawing of a mountain with two peaks. The bottom has a tail that signifies movement. Coors Light-The World's Most Refreshing Beer™ Type - Beer, lager Website - http://www.coorslight.com Jean-Claude Van Damme has a well-earned reputation as a martial arts proficient as well as an actor. With dozens of film roles starting in the mid-1980s through today, Van Damme has become inextricably tied to a particular reputation of flashy fighting and choreography. After last year's great success in the ad world, with a commercial for Volvo trucks showing Van Damme performing a split with each foot perched on a separate truck, Van Damme is bringing his reputation to Coors, who recently released a new commercial featuring the actor and proficient. Coors Light spent $138 million on measured media in 2014, according to Kantar Media. Coors Banquet spent $17 million. Category


In the play of the same name what was the name of the Merchant of Venice?

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Who took over from Ben Miller as the lead in TV’s Death in Paradise in 2014?

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John Cleese still laughing in new autobiography - The Drawing Room - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) John Cleese still laughing in new autobiography First published: Monday 20 October 2014 3:16PM By: Anna Frey Taylor Image: John Cleese, unsurprisingly, says the longevity of Fawlty Towers is due to the fact that it's 'very good'. (Supplied) British comedian and actor John Cleese recently released his autobiography, So, Anyway. Waleed Aly caught up with the entertainment icon to hear stories from his brilliant life in comedy. Anna Frey Taylor reports. British actor and comic superstar John Cleese once held a deep love for Australian cricket. As a boy, Cleese possessed a curious passion for the Australian national team: Woodfull, Ponsford, Bradman, and fast-bowlers McDonald and Gregory were his heroes. Why he fell for the Aussies, rather than follow his own team of England, is a mystery—even to him. [Radio] is always a medium I like because it's more relaxed, there’s a sort of mellowness about it. You don’t have to learn your lines, you can just sit here as I am—in my underpants—and nobody knows. John Cleese ‘It’s absolutely true and I don’t know why,’ says Cleese on his unusual passion. 'When Dad and I played our own version of cricket in the living room, which we played with a small piece of wood and a ping pong ball, I was always Australia.' Such anecdotes are plentiful in Cleese’s new autobiography, So, Anyway. The book recounts tales from Cleese's childhood, his days at Cambridge, and his early involvement with comedy troupe Monty Python. His distinctive comedic voice comes through the writing strongly; his friends say reading the book is like having dinner with the man himself. Incidentally, the autobiography is one of the few times the 74-year-old has written comedy alone. ‘I’ve nearly always written with Graham Chapman, or one of the other Pythons, or with Connie Booth,’ explains Cleese. ‘I wanted to write about my own life because I’m the only person who really knows about it.’ It was while working with Booth that Cleese first developed the award-winning comedy series Fawlty Towers. The cult British sitcom about rude and eccentric hotel owner Basil Fawlty, his demanding hotel guests, bossy wife and hapless Spanish waiter remains popular to this day. Related: The satirical genius of Rob Sitch Neither Booth nor Cleese had any idea the show would become a worldwide phenomenon. Cleese attributes its success to a combination of luck, hard work and a timeless quality. 'I think there's two things about [Fawlty Towers]. One is that it’s not even vaguely topical. Watching it, nobody is thinking, "Is this the 80s or the 90s?", it just doesn’t matter.’ ‘The other thing is—and this is wonderfully arrogant—but I think that it's just good. Connie and I spent six weeks writing each script, and nobody writing sitcoms spends more than about a week writing.'   The pair took their time developing the series, waiting for good ideas to appear before putting them into episodes. Reflecting on the nature of creativity, Cleese has said that all great artists take time with their projects. While Fawlty Towers was well-received abroad, it garnered an unusual reception in Spain. After all, Barcelona was the fictional home of bumbling waiter Manuel. ‘When they first put out Fawlty Towers in Spain, they dubbed it into Spanish,' recounts Cleese. 'The first two shows went out and then it disappeared. It wasn’t seen for about a year and by the time it reappeared, Manuel was Portuguese.’


Who portrays the Kray Twins in the 2015 film Legend?

Tom Hardy Plays Kray Twins in 'Legend' 2015 Movie Trailer [VIDEO] Taron Egerton Costars : MStarsNews Tom Hardy Plays Kray Twins in 'Legend' 2015 Movie Trailer [VIDEO] Taron Egerton Costars By Jon Niles | Apr 30, 2015 06:00 PM EDT Get the Most Popular Mstars News (Photo : facebook.com/LegendFilmUK) In the upcoming film Legend, Tom Hardy portrays the infamous London gangsters Reginald and Ronald Kray. Taking on both roles of the twins in the movie from Oscar winning writer-director Brian Helgeland, Hardy puts on not one, but two top performances of his career. Joined by Kingsman: The Secret Service star Taron Egerton and Hardy's Peaky Blinders costar Paul Anderson, the first trailer for this 2015 film premiered this week, making us hope a U.S. release date is announced soon! Watch this new video below. You can check out more movie news coverage from MStars News right here! Accompanied by Roy Orbison's '60s classic "Running Scared," this first look teaser trailer for Legend has us sold on the edgy British gangster flick. Taking on the film adaptation of the notorious Kray twins' rise to power is one thing, but placing Hardy in both roles is obviously an amazing move. Advertisement We also get a great taste of some deadly action and attitude from this tour de force Hardy performance. Are we looking at an award winning film right now? Check out this great teaser trailer for this new Tom Hardy film right here (via Studiocanal UK ): Let us know what you think of this trailer in the comments section below! Here is the official synopsis of Legend (via Slash Film ): From Academy Award® winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Mystic River) and Working Title (The Theory of Everything) comes the true story of the rise and fall of London's most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in an amazing double performance. Together, the Kray brothers take over the city. But as their reign expands, power-struggles, fierce madness, and a woman weakens their bond - the weak link that could cause their empire to collapse. LEGEND takes us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray twins. © 2017 Mstars News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Advertisement


What state is Mount McKinley in? | Reference.com What state is Mount McKinley in? A: Quick Answer Mount McKinley is the tallest mountain in North America, and it is located in Alaska. It is found in the Denali National Park and Reserve, which is approximately 6 million acres of wild land. Full Answer Mount McKinley is approximately 120 miles south of Fairbanks and 240 miles north of Anchorage. The mountaineering headquarters are located 100 miles north of Anchorage in Talkeetna, which is around 140 miles south of the park entrance. The private road that travels through Denali is open to the general public up to the Savage River Bridge. Shuttle and bus tours are available for visitors who wish to travel further into the park.


In 1981 the single “Girls on Film” was the first top ten entry for which group

Duran Duran | New Music And Songs | Duran Duran About Duran Duran Duran Duran personified new wave for much of the mainstream audience. And for good reason. Duran Duran's reputation was built through music videos, which accentuated their fashion-model looks and glamorous sense of style. Without music videos, it's likely that their pop-funk -- described by the group as the Sex Pistols-meet-Chic -- would never have made them international pop stars. While Duran Duran did have sharper pop sensibilities than their new romantic contemporaries like Spandau Ballet and Ultravox, none of their peers exploited MTV and music videos like the Birmingham-based quintet. Each video the group made was distinctive, incorporating a number of cinematic styles to showcase the band as either part of the jet-setting elite ("Rio") or as worldly adventurers ("Hungry Like the Wolf"). While early videos like "Girls on Film" and "The Chauffeur" sparked controversy in England over their sexual content, their best-known clips were often based on hit contemporary movies. "Hungry Like the Wolf" uncannily recalled Raiders of the Lost Ark, while "Union of the Snake" and "The Wild Boys" brought to mind The Road Warrior. The clever videos helped make Duran Duran's rise to popularity remarkably swift. Between 1982 and 1984, they rocketed from underground British post-punk sensations to teen idols. But their fall from grace was equally fast. By the late '80s, the group's lineup had fragmented, and the remaining members had trouble landing hit singles. Nevertheless, the group pulled off a surprising comeback in the early '90s as a sophisticated soft rock quartet. Inspired by David Bowie and Roxy Music, as well as post-punk and disco, schoolmates Nick Rhodes (keyboards) and John Taylor (guitar) formed Duran Duran in 1978 with their friends Simon Colley (bass, clarinet) and Stephen Duffy (vocals). Taking their name from a character in Roger Vadim's psychedelic sci-fi film Barbarella, the group began playing gigs in the Birmingham club Barbarella, supported by a drum machine. Within a year, Duffy and Colley both left the group -- Duffy would later form the Lilac Time -- and were replaced by former TV Eye vocalist Andy Wickett and drummer Roger Taylor. After recording a demo, John Taylor switched to bass and guitarist Alan Curtis joined the band, only to leave within a matter of months. The group placed an ad in Melody Maker, which drew the attention of Andy Taylor, who became their guitarist. However, Duran Duran were still having trouble finding a vocalist. Following Wickett's departure in 1979, a pair of singers passed through the group before Simon LeBon, a former member of the punk band Dog Days and a drama student at Birmingham University, joined in early 1980. By the end of 1980, Duran Duran had become popular within the burgeoning new romantic circuit in England and had secured a record contract with EMI. "Planet Earth," the band's first single, quickly rose to number 12 upon its spring 1981 release. Immediately, Duran Duran became the leaders of the new romantic movement, and media sensations in the British music and mainstream press. The group's popularity increased through its cutting-edge music videos, especially the bizarre, racy clip for "Girls on Film." Although the BBC banned the Godley & Creme-directed video, the single became the group's first Top Ten hit, setting the stage for the fall release of its eponymous debut album. Duran Duran reached number three upon its release and stayed in the charts for 118 weeks. The band quickly followed the album with Rio in the spring of 1982. Rio entered the charts at number two, and its singles -- "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Save a Prayer" -- became Top Ten hits. By the November release of the remix EP Carnival, the bandmembers were superstars in Europe, but only just beginning to make headway in America. Their exposure in the U.S. was helped greatly by the emergence of MTV, which put the group's stylish videos into heavy rotation. MTV's constant playing of the videos paid off, and "Hungry Like the Wolf" bec


Which bird a common summer visitor to the UK has the Latin name hirundo rustica?

| The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts Philip Precey About Swallows are common summer visitors, arriving in April and leaving in October. They build mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds. How to identify Swallows are glossy, dark blue-black above, white below with a dark red forehead and throat and a black band across the chest. The forked tail is very long. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers. Where to find it


The island of Guadalcanal belongs to which island nation?

Solomon Islands | history - geography - islands and nation, Pacific Ocean | Britannica.com islands and nation, Pacific Ocean Written By: Alternative Title: Islas de Solomón Solomon Islands constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (National Parliament [50]) Head of state British Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II , represented by Governor-General: Sir Frank Kabui Head of government Literacy: percentage of population age 15 and over literate Male: (2009) 88.9% Country Data Overview (PDF) Solomon Islands, country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean . It consists of a double chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in Melanesia. The country comprises most of the Solomons chain, with the exception of Buka and Bougainville , two islands at the northwestern end that form an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea . Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Reef island off Malaita, Solomon Islands. Jim Lounsbury Once a British protectorate , Solomon Islands achieved independence as a republic in 1978. Honiara , on the north coast of Guadalcanal Island, is Solomon Islands’ capital and largest city. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Land The main islands of the group are large and rugged, rising to 7,644 feet (2,330 metres) at Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal . They lie in two parallel chains running northwest-southeast: the southern chain includes Vella Lavella, the New Georgia Islands , Savo, and Guadalcanal; the northern, Choiseul , Santa Isabel , and Malaita . The chains converge on San Cristobal (Makira Island). The Santa Cruz Islands are a group of small islands located some 345 miles (555 km) east of Guadalcanal; the largest island in the group is Nendö (also called Ndeni Island or Santa Cruz Island). Geologically, the Solomon Islands are part of the volcanic arc extending from New Ireland in Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu . Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Islands with fringing coral reefs, New Georgia Islands, Sol.Is. Michael Pitts/Nature Picture Library The climate is tropical oceanic—that is, hot and humid but relieved by cool winds and abundant, year-round rainfall. Temperatures seldom exceed 90 °F (32 °C), and rainfall generally averages 120–140 inches (3,000–3,500 mm) a year. Heavily wooded, mountainous terrain is characteristic, and, although there are extensive plains, only those on the northern side of Guadalcanal have been developed for large-scale agriculture. As in most island groups, animal life is limited. Connect with Britannica Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest There are hot springs on Savo , where a volcano last erupted in the 1840s. Solomon Islands has a number of other volcanoes. For example, Tinakula in the Santa Cruz group and Kavachi, a submarine volcano near New Georgia, have erupted regularly every few years, and Simbo Island has a solfatara (a volcanic area or vent that yields only hot vapours and sulfurous gases). Earthquakes and destructive cyclones also occur regularly. Earthquakes and a subsequent tsunami in April 2007 killed several dozen people and displaced thousands; in January 2010 a less-severe series of earthquakes and the tsunami that followed left more than 1,000 people homeless. People Most of the people live in small rural villages. They engage mainly in subsistence gardening, pig raising, and fishing but are also involved in the cash economy. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The vast majority of the population is ethnically Melanesian . Polynesians , who form a small minority, live mainly on outlying atolls, principally Ontong Java Atoll , Bellona, Rennell Island , the Reef Islands, the Stewart Islands (Sikaiana), Tikopia, and Anuta. There are also small numbers of Chinese and Europeans and of Gilbertese from Micronesia who were resettled on Ghizo and Vaghena islands between 1955 and 1971 by British administrators seeking to alleviate overpopulation in the Gilbert Islands (now Kiribati ). Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Oceania: Fact or Fiction? Almost all Solomon Islanders are Christian; most are Protestant (mainly Church of Melanesia [Anglican]), with smaller numbers of Roman Catholics and membe


In which city in 1906 was the Rotary Club Organisation founded?

Rotary - An Overview By Rotarian John Brenton. Rotary International is the world's oldest service club organisation   and is made up of some 31,000 Clubs in more than 166 countries around   the world. Our members form a global network of business and professional   leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their local community   and the world. Rotary's original motto "Service above Self" exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organisation's more than   1.2 million members. Recently an additional motto of "Humanity in Motion" was introduced. Strong fellowship among   Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects   characterise Rotary worldwide. Rotary enjoys a rich and complex tradition   and organisational structure with many different programmes of local   community and international service and most of these are carried out   at club level. Rotary was formed on the 23rd February, 1905 in Chicago by Paul Harris,   a Chicago attorney who, with five others, founded the Rotary Club of   Chicago. These pioneers decided to hold meetings in each other’s homes   on a rota basis, hence the name ‘Rotary’ was adopted. In 1906 the very   first act of Rotary service was the provision by the Chicago Club of   a public toilet outside the Chicago City Hall; from this small beginning   Rotary Clubs undertake every year practical acts of service in local   communities across the world. In 1917 The Rotary Foundation was established, with a view to ensuring   Rotarians would be able to operate their international service in an   efficient and cost effective way. The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's   own charity, and as such it now operates the largest Educational Scholarship   programme in the world; the Foundation awards more than 1,000 International   Scholarships each year, sending the students to universities around   the world to act as ambassadors of goodwill while studying in a foreign   country. Rotary World Peace Scholarships are awarded to 70 individuals   each year to study for a Master's Degree in International Peace and   Conflict Resolution; the first graduates are already making a fine contribution   working in countries like Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Kosova and   Ethiopia with international organisations on aid programmes. The Rotary Foundation also finances the largest humanitarian programme   in the world, each year more than 1,200 International humanitarian projects   are assisted financially by the Foundation, the Grant programme enables   Rotarians to increase the support they give to international service   projects that provide water wells, medical care, literacy classes and   other essentials to people around the world that are in need. As an   example Rotary set up a literacy programme in Thailand that dramatically   reduced school failure and was adopted by the Thai government for all   the nation’s schools. Since 1947 Rotary foundation has awarded more than £1 billion in   humanitarian and educational grants which are administered at the local   level – thus ensuring that the money really gets to those for whom it   is intended. The Rotary Polio Immunisation Campaign is the largest service project   undertaken by Rotary, and our aim is to eradicate Polio from the world.   Rotary's commitment to global Polio eradication began in 1979 with a   five year project to immunise six million Philippine children against   this devastating disease. In 1985, when more than 350,000 people caught   Polio each year, around 1,000 new cases in the world each day, Rotary   assessed the value of the project in the Philippines and decided that   nothing short of total eradication would do. Rotarians raised more than   US$ 247million in that year to start the project and since that date   Rotary has contributed more than US$600 million and with its partners   including the W.H.O, the Centers for Disease Control and a few other   organisations has immunized over 2 BILLION children around the worl


Amazon.com: The Winds of War: Movies & TV The Winds of War Unlimited Streaming with Amazon Prime Start your 30-day free trial to stream thousands of movies & TV shows included with Prime. Start your free trial See all buying options Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Next Special Offers and Product Promotions By Steve Johnson on August 17, 2016 Format: DVD|Verified Purchase Great movie series. If you purchase the Winds of War, you should also get War and Rememberance, which is the second part. There are a total of 12 DVD's. I have watched this series about 5 times over the past 3 years. There are parts that are so sad, I cry each time I watch it, even though I know beforehand what is going to happen. If you like to know about history of WW11, this is a great informative series. The acting is great. There is a huge cast of well known actors, and the direction is well done. I can't say enough good things about this movie series. When I started watching the series, I could not wait to see the next episode, so I watched it all in 3 days. I am retired, so I can do that. Do yourself a favor, get some Kleenex, lots of treats to snack on, and enjoy every episode start to finish. By Bernadette Koontz on June 1, 2015 Format: DVD|Verified Purchase This TV mini-series based on Herman Wouk's book of the same title takes place prior to the start of WWII. The six-disc DVD set will captivate your attention. Though I am not a war film lover, this film proved instructive and interesting in helping one understand the goings-on in Europe as viewed by the lead U.S. Naval office Victor "Pug" Henry (amiably portrayed by Robert Mitchum) who was an attaché naval observer stationed in Berlin is quick and smooth - and interesting. Very well-done presentation-wide, acting, etc. Jan-Michael Vincent and Ali MacGraw turn in memorable performances along with John Houseman. Yet I was most impressed with the debut performance of British actress Victoria Tennant. Her manner of speaking was elegant. The whole mini-series is worth watching just for her. You have to watch this series first to fully appreciate the sequel mini-series War & Remembrance which is fantastic as well, despite some different cast members. Dan Curtis directed both mini-series and did a splendid masterful job. By Lyn on October 20, 2016 Format: DVD|Verified Purchase I read this book and its sequel, War and Remembrance, years ago and then watched both mini-series. Herman Wouk is a fine writer, and these two books, in my opinion, are his very best. The TV mini-series producers did a good job, I think, of capturing the characters, flavor and flow of the books. I came to really care about the Henry family members, flaws and all, and the historical accuracy of WW II in this work of fiction is impressive. There are some books that one likes to read again from time to time, maybe every two or three years or so, and for me Winds of War and its sequel fall into that category. Now I have both the books and the mini-series - I can take my pick. By Richard The Buying Hearted VINE VOICE on December 7, 2013 Format: DVD|Verified Purchase Superb story telling like you will never see again. Dan Curtis (that's right...the Dark Shadows guy) put together the biggest mini-series of all time (topped only by it's sequel in length and span) and it was a ratings smash. A week long mini-series experience like no other. Headed up by Robert Mitchum in a role he was born to play and populated with some of the most distinquished film and television actors of the time (along with the requisite male and female ingenues of the day) it is a vast and sprawling story of the events leading up to World War II kept intimate and watchable by the focus on a single family that was the genius of Herman Wouk's internationally best selling novel. This is history told with a timeline that is astonishingly a


Tapas were originally an accompaniment to which drink?

Tapas temptations | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis Shares0 Joanna Lobo | Sat, 12 Sep 2009-03:12am , Mumbai , DNA Originally, tapas were meant to be eaten as an accompaniment to drinks, and were generally made of slices of meat like chorizo (sausage) and ham with slices of bread. Fancy some Spanish snacks, appetisers or finger food? Now, you don’t need to undertake a culinary trip to Spain to enjoy these delicious morsels or tapas as they’re popularly called. These bite sized heavenly dishes can be enjoyed right here in the city. Valhalla, south Mumbai’s newest happening address, is a business lounge by day and doubles up as a tapas bar at night, offering gourmands a taste of the traditional Spanish cuisine. “We are trying to introduce a new and relatively unknown eating concept in the city. Tapas style eating is a tasting experience and is all about sharing one’s food with family and friends,” says Tricia Batliwalla, who opened Valhalla in June this year along with her husband and two friends. It is a concept that has taken the city by storm, if the full house every evening is any indication. “The tapas bar attracts a lot of attention. Once people start ordering, they just keep asking for more,” says Batliwalla, adding that usually people come here to have a chilled out and an informal dining experience. Walk into Valhalla and the first thing that catches one’s attention is a majestic throne at the far corner. The throne dedicated to Odin, the Nordic god of food and wine, is meant to be a conversation starter. Valhalla (in Norse mythology, it means a majestic hall ruled over by Odin) pays tribute to Odin by serving widespread world cuisine by day and tapas at night. Originally, tapas were meant to be eaten as an accompaniment to drinks, and were generally made of slices of meat like chorizo (sausage) and ham with slices of bread. “You can eat them with your hands, and one order can be shared by atleast three people,” adds Batliwalla. Valhalla has over 30 varieties of tapas, divided into vegetarian, seafood and meat sections. Each platter comes with accompaniments of cheese, tomato sauce, water chestnuts, garlic rolls, chilli tomato jam, yoghurt and cucumber dips and aioli (garlic and olive oil sauce). Shantanu Gupte, executive chef, has tried and tested the tapas varieties for over three months. Popular sellers are the feta and risotto dumplings, Patata bravas — Spanish baby potatoes served with aioli and romesco sauce; Beet root and goat cheese ravioli — roasted beetroot and goat cheese with pine nuts, Ciabatta and a sherry maple dressing; Jamon Serrano — Spanish ham served with aragula, manchego cheese flakes and warm ciabatta; Spiced chicken wings — oven roasted chicken wings marinated in Spanish spices and served with blue cheese dip and chilli tomato jam; Squids stuffed with shrimps; Crab cakes — lemon grass and kaffir lime scented crab-potato cakes served with wasabi cream and teriyaki glaze. “We serve tapas only in the evenings from 6.30pm onwards. Since there is a demand for it during the day too, we have turned some of them into starters,” adds Gupte. The couscous crumbed Bombay duck, Cajun charcoal grilled prawns, Cajun crusted cottage cheese can be eaten as starters during the day. Sangria or Spanish wines are the preferred accompaniments to the tapas, which can also be enjoyed with juices and non alcoholic fare. Tapas are eaten as starters and go well with purple cabbage cole slaw, potato and cheddar mash or potato chips. Food at Valhalla has a strong Spanish influence. “It is one cuisine that has been underplayed but is very similar to Indian cuisine, since it’s spicy,” adds Batliwalla. The tapas are true to their authentic Spanish roots with a few variations thrown in, like the dips and the ingredients used. So, head to Valhalla, to enjoy small platters of food fit for the gods.


Ethiopian Wife of Moses - All the Women of the Bible - Bible Gateway Ethiopian Wife of Moses Numbers 12:1 We know the name of the first wife of Moses, and the names of his children (see href="/id/31434434-3639-4138-2D34-3843342D3343">Zipporah and Miriam ), but his second wife whom he took after Zipporah’s death is an unnamed Cushite. Many Cushites followed Israel out of Egypt, and marriage with them was not forbidden by the Law ( Exodus 34:16 ). This second marriage caused a rift between Moses and his sister and brother. Not all second marriages turn out happy. © 1988 Zondervan. All Rights Reserved Bible Gateway × Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. The next step is to enter your payment information. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Click the button below to continue. Next × Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your subscription. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate of $3.99/month, click the button below. Next × Already Subscribed It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings . Close this window × Want an ad-free Bible Gateway? Try Bible Gateway Plus, a brand-new service that lets you experience Bible Gateway free of banner ads! It also gives you instant access to over 40 Bible study and inspirational devotional books, including the NIV Study Bible. With Bible Gateway Plus, you can experience and understand God's Word in life-changing new ways, without the distraction of ads. Try it free for 30 days—you can cancel at any time. Following your 30-day free trial, Bible Gateway Plus is only $3.99/month. Try Today


Which common item has the chemical formula NaCl?

Chemicals in the Home : Basic Chemistry Common Chemicals found in the Home This page is intended to help students of basic (school-level) chemistry with questions such as: List the common names together with the chemical names and formulae of 20 household chemicals. OR Identify 20 chemicals in everyday household items (which is a hint to read the "ingredients" labels on packets of cleaning materials, paints and other containers of substances in your home). or other similar questions, which may ask for more or fewer examples. The following table of the chemical names and molecular formulae of common chemicals is arranged in alphabetical order of the common (often "household" or "domestic") name of the chemical. If you are not sure what the molecular formulae mean you can look up the symbols by viewing the list of chemical elements (listed in alphabetical order of chemical symbol) . You can also read more about molecular formulae of organic molecules . Common / Used as a multipurpose cleaner and bleach. Brass alloy of copper and zinc Cu and Zn Used to make fixtures, fittings and ornaments. Examples date from the Roman period (history). Bronze alloy of copper and tin Cu and Sn Other metal elements may also be present. Now used mainly for ornaments, previously various products incl. weapons. Examples date from antiquity, incl. the European "Bronze Age" (approx. 2500BC in Britain). Calgon®* calcium hexametaphosphate¶ (NaPO3)6 ¶ Among other ingredients. Calgon is a brand registered trademark of several corporations. Its name was a combination of the phrase "calcium gone". * Trade name (formula found online - see note below) Caustic soda The "lead" in traditional pencils is a form of graphite. Gypsum calcium sulphate dihydrate CaSO4⋅2H2O Also known as "plasterboard". Used in construction, incl. interior walls in houses. Usually covered in a thin layer of plaster then either paint, wallpaper or tiles. Lime calcium oxide CaO Less common in modern homes than in the past. Glows when heated; was used in theatres before invention of electric lighting. Health risks on skin contact or inhalation. Liquid paper* titanium dioxide¶ TiO2 Generic name: Correction Fluid. ¶ Among other ingredients. The organic solvent 1,1,1-trichloroethane was used as a thinner in the 1980s and later associated with health concerns. Correction fluids were reformulated to remove suspected toxic solvents. * Trade name (formula found online - see note below) Magnesia magnesium oxide MgO Previously used as a home-remedy to treat various ailments, incl. heartburn and sore stomach, as an antacid, magnesium supplement, and as a short-term laxative , also to improve symptoms of indigestion - not without side effects. Marble calcium carbonate CaCO3 Used to make ornaments, bathroom or kitchen tiles, some worksurfaces and even steps e.g. outside a front door. Margarine Used in construction, incl. interior walls in houses. Potash potassium carbonate K2CO3 Potash is the common name for various mined and manufactured salts that contain potassium in water-soluble form. Quartz silicon dioxide SiO2 Used in jewellry and ornamental objects incl. many types of crystals, e.g. rose quartz and citrine . Quicklime calcium oxide CaO Quicklime (also known as slaked lime) is a white, caustic and alkaline crystalline solid at room temperature. Rolaids®* dihydroxyaluminum sodium   carbonate¶ NaAl(OH)2CO3 ¶ Among other ingredients. Rolaids is a brand of antacid previously also used for muscle soreness and stomach aches associated with constipation. * Trade name (formula found online - see note below) Salt (Table Salt) sodium chloride NaCl Used to season food (during food preparation and at the table), also used in the past as a method of food preservation. Sand silicon dioxide SiO2 Various uses incl. building sand, sand for "sand pits" for children to play in, and for use in ornaments e.g. to hold candles upright in suitable containers. Sani-flush®* Sodium bisulphate, with sodium carbonate (and other ingredients)¶ NaHSO4 ¶ Among other ingredients. Brand of toilet bowl cleaner pop