Whose wife was Queen Adelaide after whom the Australian city is named?

Adelaide Name Meaning & Origin | Baby Name Wizard Adelaide Name Meaning & Origin Facebook Twitter Google+ Email Origin of the name Adelaide: Variant of the Germanic Adelheid (nobility), a compound name composed of the elements adal (noble) and heit (kind, sort): hence, "nobility." From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Related Names: US Popularity of Adelaide Over Time Sister & Brother Names Know an Adelaide? What are her siblings named? Enter Sibling Name F Age Report inappropriate content Comments and insights on the name Adelaide: | Edit Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth-largest city in Australia, with a population of more than 1.1 million. Adelaide is so gorgeous and so regal! I love how it is a city, named after a princess as well! No nicknames needed! Beautiful and elegant as it is! Love it!!! Personal experiences with the name Adelaide: | Edit My paternal grandmother is an Adelaide - she's exceptionally creative and witty. My daughter's name is Adelaida as she was born in Mexico and we used the spanish version. It is beautiful when pronouned in spanish Ah-day-lie-dah. She goes by Ade, pronounced Ah-Day and she loves it. She is 14, creative, spunky, athletic (a level 7 gymnast) and is very sweet. It is an unusual name that suits her perfectly as an aspiring artist and fits her personality. She has liked having an unusual name and being the only one in school with that name all the way through to 8th grade and on through high school. She also likes Adele, but goes by Ade. I would reccommend Adelaida or Adelaide as I think it is lovely, usual and elegant. My sister, Adelaide, doesn't go by any nicknames. She was named after our grandma, who I hear was very funny and kind. My name is Adelaide and I'm 18. For so long I didn't know any other Adelaide's (which was good because I like having a unique name) but just recently a lot of people have started calling their babies Adelaide. I love my name! I think my parents have very good taste, it's sophisticated and old fashioned. My background is German and my parents tell me I was named after a German princess called Adelaide. Apparently the city in Australia was named Adelaide because Germans used to frequent there. My niece who was born last spring is named Adelaide. Nicknames for Adelaide: | Edit Addie, Ladie, Della, Ada, Adel, Heidi (Heidi comes from Adelheid, the German form of Adelaide), Lay, Adele, Adelie, Leni (lay-nee), DD, Ads Meanings and history of the name Adelaide : | Edit Adelaide is the English form of the German name "Adelheid". It means "nobility", and "kind". The French form is Adélaïde, while the Spanish, Russian, and Hungarian form is Adelaida. The Polish form is Adelajda. The Icelandic form is Adalheidur (Aðalheiður). Popularized by Queen Adelaide, (wife of England's King William IV) for whom the Australian city is named. She was a German princess, born Princess Adelheid of Saxe-Meiningen. From the French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and heid "kind, sort, type". It was borne in the 10th century by Saint Adelaide, the wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great. The name became common in Britain in the 19th century due to the popularity of the German-born wife of King William IV, for whom the city of Adelaide in Australia was named in 1836. Famous real-life people named Adelaide: | Edit Queen Adelaide


"Who was the ""quiet"" man bass player with Queen?"

John Deacon John Deacon Date Of Birth August 19, 1951 Birthplace Leicester, England Instruments Bass guitar, double bass, keyboards John Deacon’s first guitar was a red plastic "Tommy Steele" special, which his parents bought for him when he was seven. John’s father, Arthur, however, led him in a different direction, encouraging John to tinker with electronics, a hobby that Arthur himself loved. One of John's early projects included adapting an old reel-to-reel tape deck to record music from the radio - usually The Beatles and Alan Freeman's Hit Parade. John’s interest in electronics developed into a passion, and in his younger years at least, he thought of turning his hobby into a career. But side by side with his interest in electronics, John's interest in music was also growing, particularly triggered when he bought The Beatles first two albums. Becoming a huge fan of the band, John took the decision to learn how to play the guitar. Diligently saving the money from his early morning paper round, John was able to buy a ‘proper’ guitar. He then threw himself into practising, and was soon jamming in a friend's garage. By the age of fourteen John was well practised enough to form his first band, The Opposition. Over the next few years, The Opposition went through numerous line-up changes and played many gigs. By the end of 1966, the band had a strong following throughout John’s home turf of Leicester. But when, later that year, the Opposition's bassist left the band, it fell to John to fill the gap. So, he bought his first bass guitar, an Eko, for £22, and with the change of line-up, the band changed their name to The New Opposition, with John now playing the bass. Several band name changes later (they were now called Art), 1969 saw John leaving the band for London, taking up studies in electronics at Chelsea College, University of London. For the moment, music took second place to electronics, but John had of course brought along his old acoustic guitar just in case an opportunity came up. John went on to achieve a First Class Honours Degree in Electronics that same year. In October of 1970, John went to see a performance by a new band called Queen. He recalls, "They were all dressed in black, and the lights were very dim too, so all I could see were four shadowy figures. They didn't make a lasting impression on me at the time.” But several months later, in early 1971, John again encountered Queen, when he was introduced to Brian May and Roger Taylor. For their part, they had not been impressed by the bass players they’d encountered and had just lost their seventh. They asked John if he was interested in auditioning and days later John found himself at a lecture hall at Imperial College where the band was rehearsing. He brought along his trusty bass guitar and his own custom- adapted amp, now known as the legendary ‘Deacy Amp’. He began to learn ‘Son And Daughter’ and a few other songs the group had been playing. Not long after, on 1 March 1971, John Richard Deacon became the fourth and final member of Queen, largely, as history recounts it, not only because he was a brilliant bass player, but he was also quiet and didn’t try to upstage the others, particularly the band’s lead singer, the very larger than life Freddie Mercury. At just 19, John was the youngest member to join the band. That home-made amp, the ‘Deacy’, which helped John take his place in Queen and is also now used by Brian May, is shortly to become commercially available. John’s image as ‘the quiet one’ in Queen extended to their early recording sessions, in London, which focused on songs written by Freddie, Brian and Roger. John’s standing as the ‘invisible man’ of the group was humorously marked by the band on their first album, Queen, where they changed his name in the sleeve credits to Deacon John, rather than the other way around, to “make him sound more interesting”. This returned to normal for Queen II. It wasn’t until the band’s third album, Sheer Heart Attack, that John’s first composition for Queen appeared, with the rather catchy ‘Misfire’. More


National, Native and Popular Flower of Belgium - The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia National, Native and Popular Flowers of Belgium National Flower of Belgium The Common Red Poppy is the national flower of Belgium. Growing in fields and waste places, these beautiful flowers are mildly analgesic and sedative, and have long been used in European herbal medicine, particularly for ailments in children and the elderly. Used chiefly as a mild pain reliever and as a treatment for irritable coughs, Red Poppy also reduces nervous over activity. Other Native and Famous Flowers of Belgium Having mild and humid climate, horticulture is the highest value sector for Belgian Agriculture with the turn over of $1.6 billion whereas flower and potted plant industry valued $240 million annually. Being the world's largest producer of Azaleas and Bagonia, Belgium also grows the flowers like, Roses, Flowers Grown from Bulbs, Chrysanthemums, Freesias, Gerberas, Bluebells, Clivia and Delhaize. Lilies, Colorful Roses, Sunflowers, Orchids, Gerberas, Chrysanthemums and Daisy are some of the flowers which are passionately liked by Belgians for the gift purposes on various occasions. from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Online Florists Belgium A few of the major online florists who cater to Belgium are Pickupflowers, Belgium Flowers is an extension of Euro Florists, who started delivering flowers all over Europe in 1982. For a list of Belgium florists who do business online, please visit our page on Online Florists in Belgium . Send Flowers to Belgium The Flower Expert has arrived at a few parameters on which florists can be compared so that the customers can select a good florist who suits their needs. You can go through the comparative analysis of the top florists presented in this table. This comprehensive table will help you decide which florist gives the best service when you want to send flowers to Belgium. Facts about Belgium The Kingdom of Belgium is a small country in northwest Europe bordered by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and France, with a short coastline on the North Sea. Belgium is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with the population density similar to that of Japan, India, England or the neighboring Netherlands. Antwerp, being the second largest city, is called the diamond capital of the world for it is the largest producer of Diamonds in the World. In Belgium music education is very popular and supported by the state following which Belgian Capital Brussels holds annually the Queen Elizabeth of Belgium International Music Contest, which is one of the greatest musical contests in the world. Subscribe Get 10% off on pickupflowers.com explore


Which fashion designer received a Royal Warrant in 1940 as the Queen's dressmaker?

Great British Fashion stamps | johnson banks | thought for the week Thought for the Week 15.05.12 Great British Fashion stamps These Great British Fashion stamps are launched today in the UK. Following the success of the Great British Design stamps of 2009 (which looked at a cross-section of design and featured Mary Quant’s mini-dress), the brief was to find a way to sum up 60-odd years of fashion alone. The main challenge with this subject matter is that it’s hard to make clothes look interesting if no one’s wearing them – on a tailor’s dummy they seem flat and lifeless. On the other hand, we didn’t want models or celebrities to distract from the designs. For example, there’s a great photo of Ringo Starr wearing a classic Tommy Nutter suit in the 1970s, but you just think, ‘there’s a great photo of Ringo’ and don’t look at the suit. The compromise was to shoot the clothes being modelled for real, but then digitally remove the faces and hands. First, we had to get hold of the precious artefacts, which meant a long process of persuading the designers or their estates to loan them out for a few days or sourcing them from obliging vintage specailsts (a task that took over three months). A two-day photo shoot took place at photographer Sølve Sundsbø’s London studio, then judicious cropping and retouching was used to bring out the lines, textures and movement of the garments. Here are the 10 ten stamps in more detail. Hardy Amies Sir Edwin Hardy Amies KCVO (1909-2003) was born in Maida Vale. He became Managing Director of Mayfair couture house Lachesse in 1934. After World War II he opened his own fashion business in Savile Row. Amies was the first major European fashion designer to venture into ready-to-wear and in 1955 received a royal warrant as dressmaker to the Queen. Other commissions have included clothing for the 1966 England World Cup squad and the 1972 GB Olympic squad and the film 2001: a space odyssey. The outfit shown on the stamp dates from the late 1940s. Norman Hartnell Sir Norman Hartnell KCVO (1901-1979) was born in Streatham. He opened his first couture house at 10 Bruton Street, Mayfair in 1923. In 1940 he received a royal warrant as dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth, subsequently royal warrant as dressmaker to HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. A royal warrant as dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II was issued in 1957.   The stamp shows an outfit created by Hartnell in the 1950s. Granny Takes a Trip Granny Takes a Trip was a boutique opened in February 1965 at 488 Kings Road in London’s Chelsea, by Nigel Waymouth, his girlfriend Sheila Cohen and John Pearse. The shop, which was acquired by Freddie Hornik in 1969, remained open until the mid-70s and has been called the ‘first psychedelic boutique in groovy London of the 1960s.’ The jacket shown on the stamp was designed by John Pearse using a Morris & Co. furniture fabric print called Golden Lily (1899). Ossie Clark (print by Celia Birtwell) Raymond ‘Ossie’ Clark (1942-1996) was born in Warrington, Lancashire. He was a major figure in the swinging sixties scene in London and the fashion industry in that era. Clark is now renowned for his vintage designs by present-day designers and compared to the 1960s fashion greats Mary Quant and Biba. He has influenced many other designers, including Yves Saint Laurent, Anna Sui and Tom Ford. The outfit shown on the stamp here dates from the late 1960s and features a print by Celia Birtwell. Tommy Nutter Tommy Nutter (1943-1992) was born in Barmouth, Merionethshire. He recreated the Savile Row suit in the 1960s. In 1969, he joined up with Edward Sexton, to open Nutters of Saville Row. Nutter combined traditional tailoring skills with innovative design. His clients included Mick Jagger and Elton John. Nutter was most proud of the fact that he dressed three out of the four Beatles on the cover of the LP Abbey Road. The suit featured on the stamp was originally designed for Ringo Starr and has been recreated especially for the photo shoot. Jean Muir Jean Muir, CBE, FCSD (1928-1995) was born in London. She worked briefly in a so


"Who played Arthur Seaton in the 1960 film ""Saturday Night and Sunday Morning""?"

Saturday Night And Sunday Morning (1960) - YouTube Saturday Night And Sunday Morning (1960) 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 Mar 8, 2012 Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This is a video of the British film that is often regarded as the first "kitchen sink" and "angry young man" drama that came out of Britain in the 60s. Albert Finney, in his first starring role is Arthur Seaton, a young man in working-class Nottingham. By day, he slaves away in a dreary job at a local factory, while by night and weekend he drinks at the local pub, and womanizes, claiming to be anti-establishment. His reckless actions (he is having an affair with the factory foreman's wife Brenda, played by Rachel Roberts, but he takes a genuine interest in Doreen, played by Shirley Anne Field, who represents conformity), come back to haunt him when Brenda announces that she is pregnant with his child. After a beating by Brenda's brother and a fellow army cadet, Arthur has to decide what path he wants to take in life. While it's easy to think of Albert Finney as a shout, flush-faced character actor (my first memory of him was as Daddy Warbucks in "Annie" (1982)), it has often been overlooked that he was and is one of the most talented performers both on stage and on screen in the 1960s. This, along with "Tom Jones" (1963) ranks as one of his best early performances. The movie's theme also predates "Alfie!" (1966) by six years. The dreary, realistic life of the British working-class is excellently presented. The actual movie soundtrack is filmed with great jazz music, but I felt that "Pleasant Valley Sunday" by the Monkees (and written by Carole King) suited the footage. Enjoy! Category One True Media video creation and editing Music


What cake derives its name from the French word for lightning?

Eclair | Define Eclair at Dictionary.com a finger-shaped cake of choux pastry, usually filled with cream and covered with chocolate Word Origin C19: from French, literally: lightning (probably so called because it does not last long), from éclairer, from Latin clārāre to make bright, from clārus bright Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for eclair Expand n. 1861, from French éclair, literally "lightning," from Old French esclair "light, daylight, flash of light," from esclairare "to light up, make shine" (12c.), ultimately from Latin exclarare "light up, illumine," from ex- "out" (see ex- ) + clarus "clear" (see clear (adj.)). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What is the first name of the character Ironside played by Raymond Burr?

Ironside (TV Series 1967–1975) - 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 Wheelchair-bound detective Robert T. Ironside battles the bad guys on the streets of San Francisco. Creator: Ironside's Aunt Victoria suspects foul play when one of her card-playing friends vanishes. Despite her nephew's admonitions, Victoria and her bridge partners shadow their missing friend's husband, ... 8.5 Mark finally graduates from law school. He takes an interest in a janitor from the school who finds himself in jail accused of grand theft. Meanwhile Ironside struggles with the reality that Mark may... 8.4 Jerry, an adolescent boy, goes into shock after his mother is murdered. Ironside looks after him and tries to convince his vengeful father not to escape from prison. 8.4 Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 22 titles created 03 Feb 2013 a list of 21 titles created 09 Aug 2014 a list of 49 titles created 05 Mar 2015 a list of 35 titles created 6 months ago a list of 24 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Ironside " 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. Nominated for     2     Golden Globes. Another    2 wins & 17 nominations. See more awards  » Videos     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X   Sam McCloud is a Marshal from a Taos, New Mexico, who takes a temporary assignment in the New York City Police. His keen sense of detail and detecting subtle clues, learned from his experience, enable him to nab unsuspecting criminals despite his unbelieving boss. Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator. Stars: William Conrad, Patrick Culliton, Tom Pittman The investigations of Hawaii Five-0, an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart Steve McGarrett. Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong The exploits of milk-swilling, geriatric private eye Barnaby Jones. Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera The cases of maverick undercover New York City detective Tony Baretta. Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Michael D. Roberts Mannix worked originally for Wickersham at Intertect and then struck out on his own, assisted by Peggy Fair (whose cop-husband had been killed) and police department contact Tobias. Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Ward Wood A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city. Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson The cases of a coroner who investigates suspicious deaths that usually suggest murder. Stars: Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito A veteran cop with more than 20 years of experience is teamed with a young Inspector to solve crimes in San Francisco. Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Reuben Collins San Francisco Police Commissioner Stewart "Mac" McMillan and his amateur detective wife keep their marriage unpredictable while solving the city's most baffling crimes. Stars: Rock Hudson, John Schuck, Susan Saint James A pair of intelligence agents posing as a tennis pro and his coach go on secret missions around the world. Stars: Robert Culp, Bill Cosby, Kenneth Tobey An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture. Stars: Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris Edit Storyline Ironside is confined to a wheel chair (an attempted assassination left him pa


"Which British dress designer popularised the ""mini skirt"" in 1960's?"

1960s Fashion - The Mini, Skirts and Dresses 1960s Fashion 1960s Fashion – Mini Skirt and Dresses 1960s Fashion – Mini Skirt and Dresses The 1960s marked a very important stage in the evolution of twentieth-century fashion for two reasons: because the youth market demanded and got their own styles; and because the notion of anything goes in fashion became the norm. The mini skirt or dress was at the epicenter of this evolution. Mini’s created a revolution and turned 1960’s fashion on its head. By the late sixties no boundaries remained for the designers as to what could be done with the mini. Click for more Twiggy photos Women were liberating themselves from the uncomfortable and matronly apparel of the fifties. Armed with synthetic materials, new female designers and ready to wear affordable designs the mini was ready to explode onto the sixties market. Aided by the invention and commercialization of pantyhose or tights, women were proudly showing off not only their legs but their freedom as well. Although French designer Courreges claims to have invented the mini, there’s no question that Mary Quant working out of her small King’s Road, London boutique popularized and gave mass market appeal to the mini. Mary’s designs were simple usually using a basic A-line design for many of her mini-dresses. at left: Mary Quant design mini dress           After the successes of Quant, Betsy Johnson, Barbara Hulanicki and other young female 1960’s designers, all of the major Fashion Houses followed suit. The likes of Chanel, Dior and Y’ves Saint Laurent were soon offering the shorter mini styles in their couture lines. Not as risque as what was coming out of swinging London it definitely emphasized the importance of the mini skirt as a new style icon. Although the even more liberating pants suit style of clothing would gain popularity in the early 1970’s and eventually edge the mini skirt out of vogue, the remnants of that 1960’s fashion revolution are still visible in today’s clothing.                       They’re Back in Stock! ModCloth Styles Are Back for an Encore! Find Faves You Missed the First Time. Fashion 60s


How many different political parties are there now in Parliament as a result of the General Election of May 2010?

BBC News - Q&A: Election results Printable version Q&A: Election results Key questions about how the general election results work, and how the BBC treats them, are answered below. Why do postcode searches not give the result I expect? HOW DO YOU WIN AN ELECTION? The simple answer is by winning more seats in the House of Commons than all the other parties put together. At the moment there are 650 seats up for grabs, which means 326 seats are needed to win an overall majority. Back to top WHAT IS A CONSTITUENCY? Also called a "seat", in a general election, this is where the political battles are fought. Voters in each constituency choose just one MP. The constituencies are towns or areas all of roughly the same size. Back to top WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE 2005? In the 2005 general election there were 646 constituencies in the Commons, this time there are 650. This is because there have been changes to 512 constituency boundaries across the country (although none in Scotland) and four new ones created. This is a regular exercise aimed at taking into account population movements and ensuring every seat has roughly the same number of voters. These changes make it difficult to compare the last election result with this one. To overcome this problem, independent polling experts have created a list of how these changed constituencies would have voted if the last general election had been fought using these new boundaries. These results are called "notional" results. The BBC - as well as other media organisations, including ITN and Sky News - use these "notional" results when assessing how the parties perform at the 2010 general election, at every level: constituency, regional and national. In 10 seats, the "notional" results mean that a different party would have won last time than actually did. Back to top WHAT ABOUT BY-ELECTIONS? There have been 14 by-elections since 2005 (that is, one-off elections in seats where, for example, the sitting MP has stood down or died). But, for the purposes of tallying up the results and allowing a straightforward comparison with previous general elections, all by-elections are ignored. For example, at the 2005 election Labour held Dunfermline and West Fife but in a February 2006 by-election in the same seat (caused by the death of Rachel Squire), the Liberal Democrats gained it from Labour. If Labour were to win this seat back at this general election, the BBC will describe it as a Labour "win", not a Labour "hold" or "gain". This policy has been adopted because very different circumstances often pertain to a by-election. For instance, the first by-election of the new parliament was held in Cheadle, following the death of the Lib Dem MP, Patsy Calton. The campaign proved a very bitter and personalised contest between the Lib Dems and their Conservative challengers which helped secure the biggest turnout in a by-election for five years. Third placed Labour lost its deposit, as its vote was squeezed by both the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Defections of MPs from one party to another are treated in the same way. Back to top WHAT HAPPENS IN THE SPEAKER'S SEAT? The Speaker of the House of Commons is an MP and has to stand for re-election in his or her constituency at every general election. Traditionally the biggest parties in the House of Commons do not stand against the Speaker, although other parties do. The current Speaker, John Bercow, is standing for election in Buckingham. The Speaker is a neutral figure in Parliament, so Mr Bercow is no longer a member of the Conservative Party as he was before his election to the role (by all the other MPs). However, for the purposes of calculating the number of seats belonging to each party - and calculating those held, gained or lost by each party - Mr Bercow is regarded as a Conservative MP and the seat is regarded as being held by the Conservatives in 2005. Back to top WHAT IS MEANT WHEN A PARTY WINS, HOLDS OR GAINS A SEAT? What matters most is how many "seats" each party wins, and for things to change political parties need to win seats from each other


National, Native and Popular Flowers of Turkey - The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia National, Native and Popular Flowers of Turkey Istanbul of Turkey is the only city in the world built on two continents. National Flower of Turkey Tulip or in Botany Tulipa, derived from the Turkish word tulbend or turban, which the flower resembles, is the national flower of Turkey. Available in a huge variety of bright colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, black, purple, orange, bi-colors, and multi-colors, Tulips are also considered as the King of Bulbs. In Turkey Tulips became and important style of life within the arts and folklore, many embroidery and textile clothing handmade by women, carpets, tiles and miniatures had tulip designs or shapes. Other Native and Popular Flowers of Turkey Turkey has almost as many species of wild flowers as the rest of Europe combined; of the over 9000 species so far identified more than one third are native to the country, many found nowhere else on earth. Some of the famous native flowers of Turkey are Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)Herbaceous, Snowdrop (Galanthus), Wind Flower (Anemone blanda), Lenten Rose (Hellebores orientalis), Cyclamen Coum, Opium and Crocus, the crocus are one of the best loved and best known flower native to Turkey. The use of flowers in Turkey as an expression, started during 1600's when flowers were used for sending coded messages for an array of purposes. The popular flowers used as gifts in Turkey, are White Callas, Orchids, Roses, Spring Flowers and at the top most darling flower Crocus. from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Online Florists Turkey A few of the major online florists who cater to Turkey are PickupFlowers and Turkey Florist Online is one of the Florist Network company with Flowers-Link, founded in 1998. For a list of Turkey florists who do business online, please visit our page on Online Florists in Turkey . Send Flowers to Turkey The Flower Expert has arrived at a few parameters on which florists can be compared so that the customers can select a good florist who suits their needs. You can go through the comparative analysis of the top florists presented in this table. This comprehensive table will help you decide which florist gives the best service when you want to send flowers to Turkey. Facts about Turkey Turkey officially known as The Republic of Turkey (TÃ¼rkiye Cumhuriyeti), located on two continents Europe and Asia and surrounded by sea on three sides, by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west, has 80 administrative provinces and seven geographical regions. Istanbul of Turkey is the only city in the world built on two continents. Turkey is noted for having one of the three most famous and distinctive traditional cuisines in the world. Turkey is the 16th largest economy,6th cement producer, 2nd flat glass producer and 6th clothing exporter in the World. Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum of Halicarnasus in Bodrum, stood in Turkey. Subscribe Get 10% off on pickupflowers.com explore


Which chart topping band is made up of the Followill brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared and their cousin Matthew?

Kings of Leon | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates | Yallwire Kings of Leon From Discogs : Kings of Leon are a rock band made up of three brothers and their first cousin (Matthew) from Tennessee, USA. The band performs a mix of southern rock, garage rock, hard rock, country and blues. The group's name is derived from Nathan, Caleb, and Jared's father and grandfather, both named Leon. From Discogs : Kings of Leon are a rock band made up of three brothers and their first cousin (Matthew) from Tennessee, USA. The band performs a mix of southern rock, garage rock, hard rock, country and blues. The group's name is derived from Nathan, Caleb, and Jared's father and grandfather, both named Leon. From Lastfm : Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, United States in 1999, consisting of brothers Anthony "Caleb" Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan "Nathan" Followill (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael "Jared" Followill (bass guitar, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron "Matthew" Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals). Each member of the family group is known by his middle name (second given name) as opposed to their first given name. From Wikipedia : Kings of Leon is a Grammy winning American rock band that originated in Talihina, Oklahoma but formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill (b. January 14, 1982, lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan Nathan Followill (b. June 26, 1979, drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael Jared Followill (b. November 20, 1986, bass guitar, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron Matthew Followill (b. September 10, 1984, lead guitar, backing vocals). The group is named for their grandfather Leon from Talihina, Oklahoma. The band's early music was an upbeat blend of Southern rock and blues influences, but it has gradually expanded over the years to include a variety of genres and a more alternative, arena rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with a total of nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band's albums at the time peaking in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album, Because of the Times, also reached the No. 1 spot. After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008 the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album itself was their first ever Platinum-selling album in the United States, and was also the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified Platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010.


What is the real first name of the character Jack Frost, played by David Jason

David Jason - Biography - IMDb David Jason Biography Showing all 601 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trivia  (140) | Personal Quotes  (454) | Salary  (2) Overview (3) 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Bio (1) Sir David Jason was born in Edmonton, London, in 1940. He has become one of Britain's most famous and respected actors. He is a versatile actor who is most famously known for his role in Only Fools and Horses.... (1981) as Del Boy. He made his debut as DelBoy back in 1981 and was still playing the same role up to the Christmas special in 2002. His big break came in the 1967 children's comedy show Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967) starring alongside members of the Monty Python team: Terry Jones ; Eric Idle , and Michael Palin . Sadly, in 1990, he spent time away from work to nurse Myfanwy Talog , the Welsh actress who was his long time partner, before she died of cancer at the age of 49. He has come a long way from his days as an electrician and has won numerous awards for his work. He has managed to combine the comedy aspect of his career with rather more serious roles, such as that of Jack Frost in the highly-rated detective Series A Touch of Frost (1992) and has proved that he is a man of many talents. In the mid 1970s, he was convincingly made up as Blanco, an elderly prisoner, in episodes of Porridge (1974) with Ronnie Barker . He has also done voice work in children's TV. He has not really concentrated on films, although he was very impressive in the TV film, All the King's Men (1999) in 1999, playing Frank Beck, the Commander of the Sandringham Company who mysteriously disappeared whilst in action in The Great War campaign in Gallipoli in 1915. He lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife, Gill Hinchcliffe and their daughter, Sophie Mae, who was born in 2001. His hobbies are a little DIY and gardening. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hasselbaink007 Spouse (1) ( 30 November  2005      - present) (1 child) Trivia (140) Younger brother of actor Arthur White , who appears in many episodes of A Touch of Frost (1992) with him. Became a father for the 1st time at age 61 when his partner Gill Hinchcliffe gave birth to their daughter Sophie Mae White on 26 February 2001. Worked as a self-employed electrician before becoming an actor, initially in the theatre and later moving to television. Did not find out until age 14 that he had a twin brother who had died at birth. He was considered for the role of Corporal Jones in the BBC series Dad's Army (1968), which eventually went to Clive Dunn . Received two awards at the British Television Awards. He got the awards for "Britain's Best Actor" and "Britain's Best Comedy Actor". After discovering that there was already a "David White" registered with Equity, he took the name "David Jason". It has long and popularly been rumoured that the name "Jason" came from his twin brother who had died in infancy. This is incorrect. His twin brother died without being named, and he chose "David Jason" as his stage name from his favourite book at school Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Knighted in the Queen Elizabeth II 's Birthday Honours. He collected the award from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 1 December 2005, having secretly married his long-term partner Gill Hinchcliffe at the Dorchester Hotel in London the day before. [2005] He was awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of British Empire) for his services to drama. Bob Monkhouse was enthusiastic about David Jason's comic potential and attempted to put together a pilot film for him called "Jason" in the late 1960s-early 1970s. A qualified dive master, he was taught to dive in the Cayman Islands. Appeared in juvenile court at the age of 14 for stealing lead. Ironically, in the Season 1 finale of Only Fools and Horses.... (1981), Del Boy steals three tons of lead, but for use as a fallout shelter. He then appeared in court when he was 18 for riding a motorbike without L-plates; he was fined 10 shillings. Has worked as a teaboy and a grease monkey in a garage. He lost his enthusiasm for being a mechanic when during


In gastronomy the name of which popular dish stems from the Portuguese for wine and garlic?

Kitchen Window: Travel The World Through Portuguese Cooking : NPR Travel The World Through Portuguese Cooking August 15, 20122:38 AM ET Eve Turow Get recipes for Caldo Verde (Collard Green Soup) , Grilled Sardines , Mozambique Shrimp With Tomato Rice , Alentejo-Style Chickpea Soup and African Chicken With Baked Plantains . It was day 12 of our trip through Spain and Portugal, and my friend and I were ready for some traditional Portuguese cooking when we arrived in the quaint, cobblestoned city of Lisbon. Walking along the tiered and winding roads, the Atlantic Ocean horizon would greet us and then disappear again behind the hilltops. Above, clothes hung out to dry along white, curved iron balconies, a rainbow of clips holding the waving pants or undergarments in place. Portugal ... was once the leader of colonial exploration. With docks in South America, Africa and Asia, the Portuguese left a culinary trail behind them, easily observed today. We settled on a recommended authentic Portuguese restaurant at the corner of one of the many small Bairro Alto roads. Inside were red-and-white-checkered tablecloths, rickety and worn wooden chairs and waitresses who paused to eat their own dinners, a pile of rice cooked with meat and tomatoes, alongside us. On that day's list of specials were the usual contenders: a nice cut of meat served with potatoes, grilled fish and then, tucked into the mix, shrimp curry. Assuming I was ordering the least authentically Portuguese dish, I battled my inner desire to live the local life and my craving for a pinch of curry spice. I ordered the shrimp. A plate of white rice arrived covered in a light orange curry sauce over plump shrimp. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, tender and light. The curry was mild, the ideal mix of sweet coconut milk and heat of the spice blend. I learned that Asian spices are not uncommon in Portugal. The Portuguese have integrated many of the traditions of their colonial territories into their cooking. I saw more the next night when we ate at a Cape Verdean restaurant, the menu a relic of Portuguese colonial history. Article continues after sponsorship About The Author Eve Turow is a freelance writer in New York with a passion for travel, cooking, eating and writing about food. You can find more information on Eve and her culinary adventures at her website . Miso: An Ancient Solution For Modern Meals April 20, 2011 Portugal, now struggling economically, was once the leader of colonial exploration. With docks in South America, Africa and Asia, the Portuguese left a culinary trail behind them, easily observed today. Eating in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Goa or Macau, it is likely you will have a dish influenced by traditional Portuguese ingredients such as chourico sausage, or ingredients introduced by the Portuguese from another colonial territory. African chicken in Macau (the first European colony in Asia) includes the piri piri pepper from Mozambique (or, as some argue, Brazil), and "Macanese" cooking often incorporates the Portuguese staple of salt cod. Vindaloo, a common Goan dish, is derived from a Portuguese dish carne de vinha d'alhos, red-wine-and-garlic-marinated pork, combining the Portuguese words vinho for wine and alhos for garlic. Vindaloo did not exhibit its current level of spice until the recipe was boosted by several colonial discoveries: peppers, cumin, cinnamon, coriander and cloves among them, and adding an additional kick by replacing the wine with vinegar. Sope de grao, a popular Portuguese soup made from chickpeas, greens and the smoky chourico sausage, has similar iterations in nearly every Portuguese colonial territory. Cape Verde's national dish, cachupa (or manchup) is a blend of beans, this time hominy, kidney beans and lima beans, along with hearty meats including chourico, blood sausage and spare ribs, with extra vegetables thrown in the mix. Feijoada, translated as bean soup, appears in Brazil and Mozambique, again melding beans, greens and chourico. Pastel de nata, a custard pastry touted along every main drag in Lisbon, is also avai


In which month of the year is the Super Bowl final played in the USA?

Super Bowl Sunday 2015  - Calendar-12.com Feb. 2024 4 The dates the holiday is observed are marked with a dotted line (applies to federal holidays). Date calculations are based on your computer's date and time. Super Bowl Sunday 2015 Tweet Super Bowl Sunday is the day on which the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) is played. NFL is the highest level of professional American football in the United States. The game was created as a result of the agreement between NFL and American Football League (AFL). The two were merged in 1970. Super Bowl Sunday is considered national holiday by most fans. It is the second-largest day for food consumption in the U.S. after Thanksgiving Day. The Super Bowl is also one of the most watched American broadcasts attracting more than a hundred million viewers. Roman numerals are used to identify successive games, instead of the year in which it is held. The first, i.e. Super Bowl I was played on January 15, 1967. In 2015 Super Bowl XLIX (49th) was held. Put a link to this page on your blog or website Use Ctrl+C to copy the link 2015 Super Bowl Sunday If you have found this website useful and would like to let other people     know about it, simply copy the link shown above and paste to     your blog post or a website. Thank you. © Calendar-12.com 2011 — 2017 We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to provide social functions and analyze traffic on our site. By continuing using our site, you accept our cookie policy and consent to the use of cookies. Read more


Trades Union Congress - TUC chooses new General Secretary Home › About the TUC › TUC chooses new General Secretary TUC chooses new General Secretary Share this page date: Tuesday 10 July 2012 embargo: For immediate release Frances O'Grady is to take over from Brendan Barber as TUC General Secretary when he retires at the end of the year. Ms O'Grady, who is the TUC's current Deputy General Secretary, was the only candidate nominated by unions and will become General Secretary Designate at the 144th Congress in Brighton this September. Frances O'Grady said: 'This is a great honour. Never has a strong responsible trade union movement been so needed. With austerity policies biting hard and with no evidence that they are working, people at work need the TUC to speak up for them. 'We must be the advocates of the growth and jobs alternative. And with the policy prescriptions of the last thirty years increasingly discredited, we have the best opportunity in a generation to help build a fair, productive and green economy that works for ordinary people. 'Brendan has been a great servant of the TUC, well-respected both within and beyond our ranks. He leaves a firm foundation on which to build.' NOTES TO EDITORS: - Frances O'Grady will be the first woman General Secretary of the TUC. She has been an active trade unionist and campaigner all her working life. She has been employed in a range of jobs from shop work to the voluntary sector. - Before the TUC, Frances worked for the Transport and General Workers Union where she worked on successful campaigns to stop the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board and for the introduction of a national minimum wage, equal pay for women, and on a range of industrial wage claims. - In 1994 Frances was appointed as TUC Campaigns Officer and ran campaigns for equal rights for part-timers and against low pay. In 1997, she was appointed to head up the New Unionism campaign and launched the TUC's Organising Academy. As well as driving new recruitment campaigns in call centres, supermarkets and new media, the Academy set out to attract a generation of new 'young guns' into the trade union movement and shift the 'male, pale and stale' stereotype to a profile that better fits a six million plus membership that is now 50:50 men and women. - Frances went on to head up the TUC's organisation department in 1999 and reorganised local bargaining for skills projects into the unified national brand of unionlearn which has grown to help a quarter of a million workers into learning every year - a track record of success that continues to attract the support of hundreds of employers and public funding from the government. - As Deputy General Secretary since 2003, Frances led on winning the 2012 Principles of Co-operation Agreement with the Olympic Authorities, guaranteeing on-site minimum standards for local jobs, health and safety and the London living wage. Frances has also led on industrial policy, arguing the case for a strategic approach to rebalancing the economy in the wake of the financial crash. Fair pay remains a core ambition and she represents the TUC on the Low Pay and the High Pay Commissions, and on the Resolution Foundation's Commission on Living Standards. Frances is a strong believer in protecting the public service ethos, opposes privatisation and leads the TUC campaign to save the NHS. - Frances was born in Oxford, has two adult children and lives in North London. - All TUC press releases can be found at www.tuc.org.uk - Follow the TUC on Twitter: @tucnews - Congress 2012 will be held at the Brighton Centre from Sunday 9 September to Wednesday 12 September. Free media passes can be obtained by visiting www.tuc.org.uk/mediacredentials and completing an online form. Applications must be in by noon on Wednesday 29 August. Any received later than that will be processed in Brighton and will cost £50. Please note that the Brighton Centre requires 60 days' notice for telephone line facilities. Details available on the link above. Contacts:


What was the first Christian name of the composer Chopin?

Chopin - Composers - Classic FM Classic FM News Now Playing Schedule Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of French-Polish parentage. He is considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Life and Music Frederic Chopin was born in Poland, west of Warsaw, on either February 22nd or March 1st 1810 - local records differ with when Chopin's parents claimed he was born. Chopin was composing and writing poetry at six, and gave his first public concerto performance at the age of eight. In 1822 Chopin came under the personal supervision of Jozef Elsner, the founder-director of the Warsaw Conservatory. He became a leading advocate of 'absolute music', producing some of the earliest Romantic pieces and arguably the finest body of solo music for the piano. Chopin dedicated his second piano concerto (1830) to Delfina Potocka, with whom he hit the headlines during the 1940s when a sensational series of highly erotic (forged) love letters were discovered. In 1836 Chopin met the novelist George Sand (alias Aurore Dudevant), and so began one of the most famous love affairs in the history of music. The pair split up in 1847. Chopin's Funeral March, one of the piano repertoire's most famous works, was composed in 1837. By 1841, both sets of Chopin's Etudes had been published. They went on to become indispensable tomes for piano students everywhere. Among the most famous of his works was composed late in his life - The Minute Waltz was finished in 1847. Chopin's health began to deteriorate rapidly and he left for England at the invitation of his Scottish piano pupil, Jane Stirling. He returned to Paris, where, despite gifts of money and many kind attempts to comfort him, he died on 17 October 1849. Did you know? Chopin paid for his expensive lifestyle by giving piano lessons to rich people in Paris. He never liked the idea of asking them for money, so would look away while they left the fee on his mantelpiece. The fast and friendly guide to Chopin Classic FM's Fast and Friendly Guide to Chopin 01:53


"Who wrote the book ""The Ghost"" released as a film in 2010?"

The Ghost Writer Movie Review (2010) | Roger Ebert Tweet In Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer," a man without a past rattles around in the life of a man with too much of one. He begins by reading the work of an earlier ghost who mysteriously drowned, and finds it boring and conventional. Hired to pep up the manuscript to justify a $10 million advance, he discovers material to make it exciting, all right, and possibly deadly. Advertisement This movie is the work of a man who knows how to direct a thriller. Smooth, calm, confident, it builds suspense instead of depending on shock and action. The actors create characters who suggest intriguing secrets. The atmosphere -- a rain-swept Martha's Vineyard in winter -- has an ominous, gray chill, and the main interior looks just as cold. This is the beach house being used by Adam Lang ( Pierce Brosnan ), a former British prime minister so inspired by Tony Blair that he might as well be wearing a nametag. Lang has one of those households much beloved by British authors of country house mysteries, in which everyone is a potential suspect -- of something, anyway. Lang's wife Ruth ( Olivia Williams ), smart and bitter, met Lang at Cambridge. His aide Amelia ( Kim Cattrall ), smart and devious, is having an affair with him. The wife knows, and isn't above referring to it in front of the Ghost. Security men lurk about, and a couple of service workers look rather sinister. Just as his new ghost writer starts work, Lang is accused by his former foreign minister of sanctioning the kidnapping and torture of suspects. The World Court prepares an indictment. It would be unwise for Lang to return to Britain, and he flees to Washington for a photo op with the U.S. administration, unnamed, although the Secretary of State looks a whole lot like Condi Rice. Advertisement The PM's story is based on a best-seller by Robert Harris , who co-wrote the screenplay with Polanski. He implies parallels between his story and the Blair and (both) Bush administrations, but uses a light touch and sly footwork so that not every viewer will necessarily connect the dots. There is also a loud clanging alarm inviting comparison between Polanski's Lang, an exile sought by a court, and Polanski himself. This is also the fourth thriller in recent months to make a villain of a corporation obviously modeled on Halliburton. The Ghost is left to his own devices in a house haunted by the unsaid, and Polanski slips into a pure filmmaking mode. I won't describe what the Ghost searches for, but I will tell you that Polanski evokes Hitchcock in a conversation with an elderly local ( Eli Wallach ) and some forbidding beach scenes. And that he is masterful in the way he shows the dead former Ghost providing the new one with directions, so to speak, leading to a possible source. There is also a Hitchcock touch in visuals where an incriminating note is passed from hand to hand; the scene is so well done that it distracts from the fact that the Ghost didn't need the information in the note to arrive at the same inference. Advertisement There are a few other loose ends. The film seems to have a high incidence of black cars designed to be used as murder weapons. It's far from clear what Ruth's emotional state is on one rainy night. The Ghost himself seems too much a lightweight to explain his daring sleuthing. But the performances are so convincing in detail that they distract us from our questions. McGregor's character has no family, little pride and much insouciance, but is very smart and doesn't enjoy his intelligence being insulted. And Olivia Williams projects the air of a wife who is committed to her husband in more than expected ways. "The Ghost Writer" is handsome, smooth and persuasive. It is a Well-Made Film. Polanski at 76 provides a reminder of directors of the past who were raised on craft, not gimmicks, and depended on a deliberate rhythm of editing rather than mindless quick cutting. The film immerses you in its experience. It's a reminder that you can lose yourself in a story because all a film really wants to do is


"Which Liverpool group had a top ten hit in 1964 with the song ""I Think Of You""?"

LIVERPOOL LYRICS: Liverpool folk songs.CD for sale We thought it might be Pat Ayers who has a book on sale with Docklands in its title (ï¿½4.95 via Amazon). Is/was Pat Ayers a folk-singer? ALEX McCUE; please get in touch; my email replies to you get knocked back. The song I have about the "Wallasey Ferry" is a parody (set of different words) on a much earlier song called "The Sloop John B"  - search in Google for this phrase. The original Chorus starts, "So hoist up the anchor chain, see how the mainsail sets, call up the captain ashore, let me go home." BURLINGTON STREET; (March 2006) Jim McDonald is looking for the words to a song called " Its only a dwelling in Burlington Street" to the tune of " Its only a shanty in old shanty town".He writes;" I am not sure of the age, would hazzard a guess its from around the forties. There is a strong connection with Burlington Street and the Scotland Road area, my friends father used to sing it and his son after him." Any older Eldonian got any ideas? MAL BROWN ? Are you there? Please contact me again, especially if you are Mal of 'Lavender Blue' fame, ex-Shrewsbury Folk Club? If so "Jim the Digger" Irvine would love to get in touch. Feb 06; On another point, the Scaffold's "Thank U very much" is unlikely to be definable as a folk-song, but there is one snippet from Radio 4 which might elicit interest or debate; the AINTREE IRON. Generally held to be the triangle of land at Walton Vale holding the Black Bull etc, it is also claimed that those minimalist dockers' urinals along the north dock road, just a couple of bent sheets of cast iron, were made by the "Aintree Iron Company," and it is easy to imagine bursting dockers saying "Thank you very Much" to the Aintree Iron Co. for providing such a vital facility. Feb 06; Anybody got any more info/details for "jmcm" about this one many of us knew from school-days, where you insert the names of a boy and girl you want to pair up;  the tune is almost certainly a variant on "Bless 'em all" There's a ship coming in from Bombay And its bound for Liverpool shore Here comes ---- with tears in her eyes And here comes ---- from out of the skies Singing ---- I love you, I do I'll always be faithful and true He knelt down and kissed her To show how he missed her Oh ---- I love you, I do The "Marmalade Tom with only one eye" has turned up, thanks to Gene Stevenson and Chris Jones,which will please Colin Duncan Hughes, a "2nd hand Scouse", who enquired on 20 Oct 05. Although it looks like a complete story to me, Gene & Chris reckon there are still lots of missing bits, so once again would you all keep your eyes and ears open. Thanks.   I now know this item is a Brian Jacques Monologue, so I have decided to keep it on the Writers page. To see the full text as we have it, and other comments, please click here for the WRITERS page, and look under Question Corner. At last! Some news about this snippet from Everton! (20 Aug 04)THE DAY THAT WE HAD A RABBIT PIE: when the pie was set upon the table - we all made a rush for the door- my old mam - she fainted on the spot - and the cat fell through the floor - with a bish / bang- forgotten what goes here - the dog went mad, the monkey up the chimney done a guy - in all my life, I'll never forget - the day that we had a rabbit pie. August 2009 - after only five years waiting! - we have another version of this song, from Andy Gilligan and family. "The apple pie was placed upon the table We all made a rush for the door My old man fainted in his chair And I fell through the floor Bish bang wallop, And the cat started laughing And the dog fell dead The monkey up the chimney gave a cry As long as I live Iï¿½ll never forget The day we had the Apple pie" Here's a little item some of you may remember ; can you fill in the gaps? "Take me back to dear old Bootle, put me on the train for Liverpool Drop me anywhere ...............or Clayton Square . ................ or Waterloo, I just don't care. How I'd like to see New Brighton, Knotty Ash or Garston by the Sea, Oh, Carry me back to the Dingle, where


In which county is Burghley House venue for the Burghley Horse Trials?

Burghley House, Country Estate in Lincolnshire *Enter the number below * Please double check the location of this venue as we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of this information Country Estate in Lincolnshire Equestrian Facilities at Burghley House British Eventing Venue Burghley House welcomes enquiries about the hire of their facilities Equestrian Events At Burghley House Events We have no events listed Date South West Pony Association Last Updated January 20, 2017, 1:21 pm© 2011–2017 Horse Events UK All content remains the property of Horse Events UK and may not be copied or reproduced without consent. Use of the data for canvassing on a commercial basis without prior consent from HorseEventsUK.com will be liable for court action and deamed an infrimgement of our copyright. IP Addresses are tracked Disclaimer: While we take all possible care to ensure that the infomation on this site is correct we cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the data, or accept any claim for any loss incurred from using the data.


Who is the husband of Harriet Harman who has just been elected as an MP (May 2010)?

Harriet Harman's MP husband Jack Dromey adds gay porn Tweet to his 'favourites' | Daily Mail Online comments Back in September, Mr Dromey also favourited a link to a Tweet on a similar theme Labour frontbencher Jack Dromey was left red-faced after it emerged he added a Twitter link to a gay porn website to his list of ‘favourites’. The shadow policing minister - who is married to Labour deputy leader, Harriet Harman - linked to a tweet about well-endowed black men. The link showed a picture of two men engaged in a sex act. This was the second occasion on which Mr Dromey’s finger had strayed on Twitter. Back in September, Mr Dromey also favourited a link to a Tweet on a similar theme. At the time, the then shadow housing minister dismissed it as a mistake as he and Mrs Harman had been exploring romantic breaks in Paris. According to the Guido Fawkes political gossip website, Mr Dromey said he had accidentally stumbled on the gay porn website - which featured a character called ‘Paris’. Inside Housing covered the story in a diary item, saying: ‘Shadow housing minister Jack Dromey is the latest victim of this murky world after favouriting a tweet that featured a very different type of outstanding member to that normally found in the parliament.’ RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share It is surprisingly easy for Twitter users to publicise embarrassing searches to all their followers by typing key words into the ‘Tweet’ box rather than the search engine. The shadow policing minister - who is married to Labour deputy leader, Harriet Harman - linked to a tweet about well-endowed black men But the revelation could cause tension with his staunchly feminist wife, Mrs Harman, who has called for the Sun newspaper to stop its ‘sexist’ pictures of topless women on page three. The story was retweeted numerous times after being posted by Guido Fawkes yesterday. A Labour source said: ‘This is a technological mix-up and we’re sure Jack will be taking Twitter lessons to work out the difference between block and favourite as soon as possible.’ The Mail understands that no one else has access to Mr Dromey’s account so the tweet cannot be blamed on a junior staff member. ‘It’s all very embarrassing. He is aware of it. It’s more mix up than conspiracy,’ one insider said. Mr Dromey, a 65 year-old former trade union boss, was elected as the MP for Birmingham Erdington in 2010. His selection was controversial as the usual all-woman shortlist championed by his wife, was bypassed. Meanwhile it also emerged that David Cameron’s official twitter account followed an escort agency. The @Number10gov account was following the @carltonslondon, which described itself as an ‘elite London escort agency’. Downing Street blamed the gaffe on the ‘auto-follow’ facility which has been on the account since Gordon Brown was prime minister. A spokesman said: ‘We have stopped following this particular account. Prior to 2010, an auto-follow process was used, meaning that @Number10gov automatically followed anyone who followed the account. ‘This was common practice at the time for many corporate accounts, but was discontinued in 2009. ‘As a result of this legacy, the @Number10gov account follows almost 370,000 accounts and we have taken steps to un-follow as many as possible that are inactive, spam or inappropriate. ‘This work is ongoing.’ Originally, Twitter users had pointed out that perhaps Mr Cameron had mistaken the escort agency for the Carlton Club, an exclusive private members’ club in London. Official records showed that more than 300,000 attempts were made to access pornographic website in the Houses of Parliament last year. About 5,000 people work on the parliamentary estate.


"Which Liverpool Group had a top ten hit in the 1963 with the song ""Hello Little Girl""?"

Hello Little Girl | The Beatles Bible Hello Little Girl Anthology 1 Composed in 1957, Hello Little Girl was the first song written by John Lennon. The Beatles recorded a version of it during their unsuccessful audition for Decca Records on 1 January 1962. A home demo of Hello Little Girl, currently available only on bootleg, was recorded in early 1960 with Lennon, McCartney and Harrison on guitar, and Stuart Sutcliffe on bass. While the sound quality is inevitably inferior to the Decca version, and certain lines were only half-written, this early recording shows the strong influence of Buddy Holly on Lennon's early work. According to Lennon, another influence was Cole Porter's song It's De-Lovely, which first appeared in the 1936 stage musical Red, Hot And Blue. That was me. That was actually my first song. [Singing] 'When I see you every day I say mmm hmm, hello little girl.' I remember some Thirties or Forties song which was [singing] 'You're delightful, you're delicious and da da da. Isn't it a pity that you are such a scatterbrain.' [Laughing] That always fascinated me for some reason or another. It's also connected to my mother. It's all very Freudian. She used to sing that one. So I made Hello Little Girl out of it. John Lennon, 1980 All We Are Saying, David Sheff By the time of the Decca audition, the group had tightened their performance, transforming Hello Little Girl into something approaching a commercially-viable pop song. The vocal harmonies, too, point the way to the sound which would later become a Beatles trademark. The song was performed for Decca in an attempt to demonstrate the quality of the group's original material. While it was unusual in the early 1960s for groups to write their own songs, Lennon and McCartney claimed to have written dozens in their early days. The Beatles performed Hello Little Girl and McCartney's Like Dreamers Do during the Decca audition. That both songs had been a part of The Quarrymen's live set since 1958 suggests that they were still unsure of the quality of their own songs, and were perhaps less prolific writers than they claimed to be. The song didn't remain in The Beatles' repertoire for much longer, and was never recorded for EMI. It was, however, performed at an audition for BBC radio, which took place at Broadcasting House in Manchester on 12 February 1962. Hello Little Girl was later offered to Gerry and the Pacemakers as the follow-up to How Do You Do It . They recorded a demo of the song on 17 July 1963, but opted instead for Mitch Murray's song I Like It. It was then given to another Merseybeat act, The Fourmost. Produced by George Martin at Abbey Road Studios on 3 July 1963, their version was released on 30 August and reached number nine in the UK charts. Unfortunately the words aren't too wonderful. They're a bit average, but the Fourmost were eager to have a hit and they were very good friends of ours. They were more of a comedy group, a really very funny cabaret act, and when it came to making a record and being serious on a TV show, they always laughed and giggled. They were always having such a laugh, it was very difficult for them. They just weren't the kind of guys who were going to get a major hit. I tried a few times. Paul McCartney


"Who introduces the TV Quiz Show ""Pointless""?"

Pointless (TV Series 2009– ) - 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 A game show where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible by guessing the least popular answers given by people in polls on various subjects. Stars: a list of 26 titles created 15 Dec 2011 a list of 22 titles created 13 Jan 2012 a list of 32 titles created 05 Feb 2012 a list of 1188 titles created 08 May 2015 a list of 21 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Pointless " 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. Pointless Celebrities (TV Series 2010) Game-Show Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities. Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Anton du Beke The Chase I (TV Series 2009) Game-Show A Game Show where contestants must compete against 'The Chasers' in a variety of questions in order to win money. Stars: Bradley Walsh, Jenny Ryan, Mark Labbett The long-running words and numbers game. Stars: Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Susie Dent The original British version of the quiz show that's become a worldwide hit. Host Chris Tarrant asks hopeful contestants a series of questions, each more difficult than the last. As the ... See full summary  » Stars: Chris Tarrant, Eamonn Holmes, Stephen Fry You've Been Framed! (TV Series 1990) Comedy | Reality-TV Surreal comedy from the mind of Harry Hill, featuring his unique observations on the world's funniest accidents as captured on smartphones, video cameras, webcams & CCTV. If you've filmed a... See full summary  » Stars: Harry Hill, Jeremy Beadle, Lisa Riley British general knowledge quiz show which spawned imitations around the world, notably in the USA. Stars: Anne Robinson, Jon Briggs, Adam Woodyatt Member of the public go head to head in a series if obstacle courses to win 10,000 Stars: Richard Hammond, Amanda Byram, Joanna Chappell TV Burp (TV Series 2001) Comedy Harry Hill stars in this surreal comedy show, revolving around the previous week's shows on British television. Stars: Harry Hill, Steve Benham, Brian Belo Room 101 (TV Series 1994) Comedy | Talk-Show Comedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101. Stars: Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock A group of five strangers, each an amateur chef, compete to host the best dinner party, each party solely for the competitors and to be held on consecutive evenings. With a set amount of ... See full summary  » Stars: Dave Lamb, Lesley Joseph, Bill Buckley A game show hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances. Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Kirsty Gallacher Game show in which contestants try to guess well-known phrases or sayings from animated picture puzzles. Stars: Roy Walker, Nick Weir, Stephen Mulhern Edit Storyline A game show where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible by guessing the least popular answers given by people in polls on various subjects. 24 August 2009 (UK) See more  » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia During a show, contestants were asked to name what food each type of food was. One option was Parmesan, which two contestants answered correctly as cheese. However, the two still got 100 points, as all the people surveyed knew the correct answer. See more » Quotes (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I am a bit of a saddo, as I really like this show when I catch it. Alexander Armstrong is an excellent front man for it and I really like him as a performer and was surprised to see him doing this. He has a special quality which comes across to the viewer (well this viewer anyway). The premise is that people try to find a pointless answer to the question posed thereby scoring as low as


Distilled in the hills of Kentucky since 1795 which brand of Bourbon takes its name from the man who rebuilt the business following prohibition?

History of Spirits in America | DISCUS History of Spirits in America Forgot Password? Like DISCUS on Facebook Stay updated on the latest issues impacting the spirits industry. The DISCUS Facebook page contains news clips, action alerts and opportunities to get involved. Like us now! read more Understanding Moderation Part of responsible drinking is understanding that a standard drink of beer, distilled spirits and wine each contains the same amount of alcohol. It's not what you drink, it's how much that counts. read more Committed to Responsibility For more than 75 years, the spirits industry has adhered to a rigorous set of standards for beverage alcohol advertising and marketing. Click here to learn more about the Code. History of Spirits in America The Book of Bourbon The below information has been republished with permission of the authors, Gary Regan and Mardee Haidin Regan. The views and opinions expressed in the following book chapters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Distilled Spirits Council or its member companies. For more information, please visit http://www.gazregan.com/ . Whiskey at the Close of the Twentieth Century THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN WHISKEY The origins of whiskey can be traced back to the Medieval monks of both Ireland and Scotland, but now, those two countries make their own distinctive styles of their native spirit. So it is with American whiskey--the original concept may have been imported from far away lands, but some 300 years later, American whiskey, a spirit that can’t be made without corn, an indigenous American grain, is a product unto itself. American whiskey started its life as a raw, unaged spirit that had, as its main attribute, the power to spur the courage of the first colonists. And through the years, whiskey has developed into the complex, big-bodied, distinctively American bourbons, ryes, and Tennessee whiskeys that today, are savored by connoisseurs, sipped by grandmothers, tossed back by barflies, and “discovered” by almost every American as he or she reaches that magical age of twenty-one. American whiskey, itself, has reached maturity in relatively recent years, after spending a 300-year adolescence being molded by every major event that has affected its native country. And at times, the reverse is true--whiskey has affected the nation itself. Whiskey-making was one of the first cottage industries in the land; it was responsible for George Washington mustering federal troops for the first time, and whiskey went with the early pioneers as they traveled westward to explore new territories. Whiskey was a spirit of contention during the Civil War, and was, in part, the reason that Grant never served a third term in the White House. Whiskey spurred the women of America to lead a crusade that led to Prohibition, and has played a part in every major war this nation has seen. In short, where America has been, so has American whiskey--and where whiskey has traveled, so have Americans been influenced by its presence. Bourbon, in fact, is so darned American, that, in 1964, Congress itself recognized it as “a distinctive product of the U.S.A.” And although straight rye, and Tennessee whiskeys haven’t attained such a prestigious honor, they too have traveled the same dusty trails that led to today’s superhighways and are as distinctively American as any bourbon whiskey. When the first immigrants arrived on this continent, their love for alcohol in almost any shape or form led to a chain of events that would culminate in the creation of distinctive American whiskeys. By tracing the thirst the settlers wanted to slake we can plot the development of American whiskey from the early days of the settlers in Virginia and New England all the way through time to today. Furthermore, we can track the creation of bourbon and Tennessee whiskey back to their very roots--a rare opportunity when the subject is food or drink. [back to top] The Settler’s Search for a Decent Drink Beer was probably the first kind of beverage alcohol produced in the early settlements at Jame


Who played The Prisoner in the recent TV remake?

The Prisoner (TV Mini-Series 2009) - IMDb The Prisoner  On Disc at Amazon An update to the cult favorite series from the 1960s about a government agent who is kidnapped and sent to a remote island known as "the Village". Stars: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 41 titles created 07 Jun 2012 a list of 31 images created 07 Jan 2013 a list of 31 titles created 04 Oct 2013 a list of 33 titles created 05 Jan 2014 a list of 33 titles created 05 Oct 2014 Search for " The Prisoner " 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. Nominated for     2     Primetime Emmys. Another    8 nominations. See more awards  » Videos After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape. Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat, Peter Swanwick A vacationing couple in the wilderness learns what happens when they disrespect nature. Director: Jamie Blanks A gang of bank robbers hide their loot in the car of a family going camping. They chase down the family to kill them and get the loot back, but run into a fight. Director: Antonio Negret Rennie Cray (Caviezel) embarks on a bloodthirsty rampage to avenge the death of his wife who was struck down by a serial killer - a man who hunts and kills women using his '72 El Dorado. Director: Robert Harmon Jim Caviezel stars as golf legend Bobby Jones, the icon who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. Director: Rowdy Herrington A story about a man's personal struggle to victory in the 1971 Madison, Indiana hydro-plane regatta. Director: William Bindley Five men wake up in a locked-down warehouse with no memory of who they are. They are forced to figure out who is good and who is bad to stay alive. Director: Simon Brand     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X   During the reign of the Vikings, Kainan, a man from a far-off world, crash lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator known as the Moorwen. Though both man and monster are seeking revenge for violence committed against them, Kainan leads the alliance to kill the Moorwen by fusing his advanced technology with the Viking's Iron Age weaponry. Director: Howard McCain Edit Storyline A New Yorker awakens to find himself in a place called The Village run by a man known as Two. As everyone in The Village is referred to only by a number, everyone in The Village refers to him as Six - despite he himself knowing that he has another name - and seems to know who he is. He is told he lives in The Village and that The Village is the only reality there is. Six's mission becomes to find out where The Village is, who Two is and why he is seemingly keeping him prisoner in The Village (despite Two stating that Six is a free man), and how he can escape to his life back in New York. Six has to learn who among the Villagers he can trust - who include a doctor named 313, a cab driver named 147, and Two's own son named 11-12 - in his quest to escape from The Village. Six also has recurring memories of his life in New York, including an encounter with a woman named Lucy, which may be part of the key to discovering why he's in The Village. Written by Huggo 15 November 2009 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: The Prisoner - Der Gefangene See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia John Lithgow was considered for Number 2, but scheduling conflicts with Season 4 of Dexter (2006), forced him to turn it down. See more » Connections Wow. Can't believe the negative feedback on this one 22 November 2009 | by podmartin (Canada) – See all my reviews Yikes. I don't know what standards The Prisoner is being compared to by othe


Which breed of dog takes its name from the Russian word meaning fast or swift?

Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound Home / All Russian Dogs / Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound The Borzoi Hunting Sighthound is definitely the most aristocratic Russian dog . Having a rising reputation of a glamour pet, this Russian wolfhound often accompanies celebrities and takes part in luxuries commercials. This coverdog  can be easily recognized for its long, narrow head and tall, slender body covered in soft and silky, wavy and a little curly coat of white, tan, bronze and gray combination of colors. In the meantime, the Borzoi is a large, strong and healthy dog with great hunting and sporting abilities.  (Photo Credit: Kim Fleming /Flickr) Translated from Russian, the Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya means a swift dog. For several centuries the Borzois were bred by Russian nobility to hunt wolves. A pair or trio of Russian wolfhounds would strike a sighted wolf, force it down and hold until the hunters arrive. The Borzoi, as its breed standard  states, should have enough muscles and very strong jaws to fulfill this aim. After the Bolshevik revolution this Russian dog, being one of the symbols of the "tsarist past", was ousted from a new communist life. The fate of the Borzois was left in the hands of several breeding kennels outside the Soviet Union, mostly in the Great Britain, and the US. Thanks to Western breeders this top Russian breed has been saved and returned back to people, including Russians themselves. Borzoi Dog Personality The Russian wolfhounds, despite their hunting instincts and speeding powers, have a rather laidback personality. The Borzoi dog doesn't seek the attention of strangers and prefers to share time with its sleeping or reading master rather than with noisy kids. At the same time the Borzoi may get suddenly excited at the sight of a game. It would willingly compete with other dogs in spontaneous or arranged dog racing. The borzois are not suffering from many diseases that are common for large dog breeds. Overweight, heart problems and dysplasia are quite rare. The most dangerous for this Russian dog is bloat. Their life expectancy is up to 8-10 years, or even more. (Photo Credit: Kim Fleming /Flickr) Owning a Borzoi Owning a Borzoi dog is both a pleasure and responsibility. The Russian wolfhound may become your devoted friend and a beautiful showpiece for your home, but it surely needs daily exercise. Besides taking marvelous Borzoi pictures you should find time for long walks with your dog and give it a chance for sprints in a large fenced area. Its silky coat requires careful attention too. Sweet and gentle, the Borzoi represents a well-mannered home dog. It is quite intelligent and can be taught impressive tricks (click for video ). And, of course, the Russian wolfhound is a welcome visitor at any National or World Dog Show. Borzoi Size:


In the J. M. Barrie play who was the resourceful butler to the Earl of Loam?

Admirable Crichton, The Admirable Crichton, The 13m, 12f ISBN: 9780573605093 It is the Earl of Loam's whim to invite his servants once a month to the drawing room where they are treated as social equals. His daughter and friends are forced to serve them much to the distaste of Crichton, the butler, who knows his place. He accompanies the Earl on a yachting party with the thr… More Information Below: This title does not require a licensing fee for performance. Description Fantasy, Theatre for Young Audiences FEATURES / CONTAINS Cutting Approved for Competition, UIL Approved, Competition or audition material Unit Set/Multiple Settings It is the Earl of Loam's whim to invite his servants once a month to the drawing room where they are treated as social equals. His daughter and friends are forced to serve them much to the distaste of Crichton, the butler, who knows his place. He accompanies the Earl on a yachting party with the three daughters, an affected young man and a sporting parson, as well as the lady's maid who is in love with Crichton. They are wrecked on a desert island and Crichton, at first imperceptibly, takes command and wins their devotion by his resourcefulness. The women vie for his favor. He chooses Lady Mary no longer indolent, but intensely vital for his wife. At this point a ship is seen in the offing and, with noble self abnegation, Crichton signals to her. Back in England, all revert to their former positions. Characters


In which year was construction of the Berlin Wall started?

East Germany begins construction of the Berlin Wall - Aug 12, 1961 - HISTORY.com East Germany begins construction of the Berlin Wall Share this: East Germany begins construction of the Berlin Wall Author East Germany begins construction of the Berlin Wall URL Publisher A+E Networks In an effort to stem the tide of refugees attempting to leave East Berlin, the communist government of East Germany begins building the Berlin Wall to divide East and West Berlin. Construction of the wall caused a short-term crisis in U.S.-Soviet bloc relations, and the wall itself came to symbolize the Cold War. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, thousands of people from East Berlin crossed over into West Berlin to reunite with families and escape communist repression. In an effort to stop that outflow, the government of East Germany, on the night of August 12, 1961, began to seal off all points of entrance into West Berlin from East Berlin by stringing barbed wire and posting sentries. In the days and weeks to come, construction of a concrete block wall began, complete with sentry towers and minefields around it. The Berlin Wall succeeded in completely sealing off the two sections of Berlin. The U.S. government responded angrily. Commanders of U.S. troops in West Berlin even began to make plans to bulldoze the wall, but gave up on the idea when the Soviets moved armored units into position to protect it. The West German government was furious with America’s lack of action, but President John F. Kennedy believed that “A wall is a hell of a lot better than a war.” In an attempt to reassure the West Germans that the United States was not abandoning them, Kennedy traveled to the Berlin Wall in June 1963, and famously declared, “Ich bin ein Berliner!” (“I am a Berliner!”). Since the word “Berliner” was commonly referred to as a jelly doughnut throughout most of Germany, Kennedy’s improper use of German grammar was also translated as “I am a jelly doughnut.” However, due to the context of his speech, Kennedy’s intended meaning that he stood together with West Berlin in its rivalry with communist East Berlin and the German Democratic Republic was understood by the German people. In the years to come, the Berlin Wall became a physical symbol of the Cold War. The stark division between communist East Berlin and democratic West Berlin served as the subject for numerous editorials and speeches in the United States, while the Soviet bloc characterized the wall as a necessary protection against the degrading and immoral influences of decadent Western culture and capitalism. During the lifetime of the wall, nearly 80 people were killed trying to escape from East to West Berlin. In late 1989, with communist governments falling throughout Eastern Europe, the Berlin Wall was finally opened and then demolished. For many observers, this action was the signal that the Cold War was finally coming to an end. Related Videos


In 1961 who was enthroned as the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury?

Michael Ramsey, 100th Archbishop of Canterbury Holding an event at Lambeth Palace Michael Ramsey, 100th Archbishop of Canterbury  "He did not think that there was enough quiet in the world. To realise God you need silence. He loved spaces for silence, and places of silence. He encouraged the practice of retreats. He was an inspiring conductor of retreats. He thought of the religious communities as little havens of quiet scattered across society ..." Owen Chadwick - memorial address The 100th Archbishop of Canterbury was born in 1904, the son of Arthur Stanley Ramsey. Educated at Repton School and Magdalene College, Cambridge, he trained at Cuddesdon College Oxford and was ordained deacon in 1928 and priest a year later in 1929. He served in parish and academic appointments until 1952 when he was appointed Bishop of Durham.   He then served as Archbishop of York from 1956 until 1961 when he became Archbishop of Canterbury in succession to Geoffrey Fisher, his former headmaster at Repton.  During his time as Archbishop, the Church of England system of Syndocial Government came into being; a keen ecumenist, Ramsey was bitterly disappointed when the Synod wouldn't endorse a scheme for Anglican-Methodist unity. Ramsey visited Pope Paul VIth in Rome in 1966 and was received in the Sistine chapel, the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern times formally to visit the Vatican. The evening before leaving for London, the Pope took off his own epsicopal ring, presented to him by the people of Milan, and gave it to Ramsey, who wore it until the day he died. The ring is now kept at Lambeth Palace and is worn when Archbishops visit the Vatican. Ramsey had a deep affection for the Orthodox tradition and made a particular study of the Early Fathers and worked to strengthen relationships betwene Anglicans and the Eastern churches.  Ramsey was not afraid of controversy, speaking out on the issues of the day - apartheid, immigration, the death penalty and the legalisation of homosexuality were some of the subjects on which he spoke.  He wrote many books, some listed below. His best known is probably The Christian Priest Today, written in 1972, which is still in print  On retirement, the Ramseys spent time in the USA and in Durham before making their home in Oxford. Michael Rasmey died in 1988 and his ashes are buried in Canterbury Cathedral. His memorial tablet reads:  "The Glory of God is the living man and the life of man is the vision of God."  Research: Jenny Child and Steve Empson Detailed biography (Arthur) Michael Ramsey (b1904  d1988) [Michael Ramsey] Baron Ramsey of Canterbury (created life peer 1974) Son of Arthur Stanley Ramsey, lecturer in mathematics at Cambridge University; fellow & sometime president of Magdalene College. b. 14.11.1904. Repton. Magdalene College Cambridge BA1927 MA1930 BD1950. Cuddesdon 1927. m.1942 Joan (Hamilton) (d. 13.2.95 aged 84). no children. d. 23.4.1988 in Oxford. His ashes are buried in Canterbury Cathedral. Ministry:  Ordained deacon 23.9.1928 to the title of Liverpool parish church. Ordained priest 1929 by the Bishop of Liverpool. Curate of Liverpool St Nicholas 1928-1930; Sub-Warden of Lincoln Theological Coll 1930-1936; Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Chester 1932-1938; Select Preacher, Cambridge University 1934, 1940, 1948, 1959 & 1964 (& 1970 or Hulsean Pr 1969-1970); Lecturer of Boston Parish Church 1936-1938; Vicar of Cambridge St Benedict 1938-1940; Professor of Divinity at Durham Univ, Canon of Durham Cathedral & Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Durham 1940-1950; Select Preacher Oxford University 1945- 1947; Regius Professor of Divinity & Fellow of Magdalene College Cambridge 1950-1952; Prebendary & Canon of Lincoln Cathedral & Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Lincoln 1951-1952; Consecrated Bishop in York Minster by Garbett, Archbishop of York; Bishop of Durham 1952-1956; Archbishop of York 1956-1961; Archbishop of Canterbury 1961-1974 - inducted, installed & enthroned 2.30pm Tue 27.6.1961 in Canterbury Cathedral. resignation announced 11.3.1974, effective 15.11.1974 having se


"Who said ""Claret is the liquor for boys, port for men, but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy?"

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. Died: December 13, 1784 (aged 75) Nationality: English Occupation: Author, essayist, lexicographer, biographer, poet Bio: Samuel Johnson, often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Johnson was a devout Anglican and committed Tory, and has been described as arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history.


Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire form the only British Mainland colony for which bird?

The RSPB: Bempton Cliffs: Recent sightings Recent sightings The most extraordinary week in Bempton Cliffs History! We have never had a week as extraordinary as last week in Bempton Cliffs history! We had sightings of the Eastern-Crowned Warbler, Black-Browed Albatross, Red Breasted Flycatcher, Goldcrest, Arctic Warbler, Siberian Chiffchaff, Short-Eared Owl, Wheatear, Firecrest, Yellow-Browed Warbler, Blackcap, Brambling, Redpoll, Richard's Pipit, Ring Ouzel, Fieldfare and Marsh Harrier. We are all still so excited about the Eastern-Crowned Warbler and the Black-Browed Albatross that visited us last Wednesday, bringing in hundreds of visitors from far and wide. However, things have quietened down this week, as most migrants only stick around for 3 days, having refueled enough to carry on with their journey. A Mealy Redpoll was spotted early yesterday afternoon, but has not been seen yet today. We do however still have some Brambling in our feeding station and luckily the Red Breasted Flycatcher has just been spotted still hanging around, currently on the path at the side of our overflow car park! Juvenile Bluethroat on the path at Bartlett Nab 8th Oct - Image credit: Dave Aitken Red Breasted Flycatcher 8th Oct - Image credit: Wendy Flakes @wendyredrobin   We couldn't resist another couple of photos of the stars of last week. Unfortunately the Eastern-Crowned Warbler has left us now and the Black-Browed Albatross that was said to be making its way back up the East Coast, hasn't been seen here again.  Eastern-Crowned Warbler 5th Oct, Image credit: Paul Leafe Black-Browed Warbler 5th Oct, Image credit: Paul Leafe Eastern-Crowned Warbler and Black-Browed Albatross - WHAT A DAY! The last few days have been SUPER exciting on the reserve. Due to the strong winds blowing the birds off course, we have been lucky enough to confirm sightings of a number of rare birds. The Eastern-Crowned Warbler was one of them, which had bird enthusiasts lining up in hope of catching a glimpse of the very rare bird for themselves. It is only the 4th time this bird has ever been seen in Britain, which as you can imagine was cause for celebration. We have been 'tweeted' some beautiful photos, my favourite taken by visitor  Martin Standley . There is still a buzz in the air this morning on the reserve, although we have not yet had another sighting of the bird today.  Easten-Crowned Warbler taken by Martin Standley @9stan (Twitter) Not only did we have the Eastern-Crowned Warbler yesterday, but the Black-Browed Albatross flew past our Grandstand view point yesterday morning, making it a dream come true for many. The endangered birds are normally only found in the southern hemisphere and we believe it has just traveled in the wrong direction ending up in the northern hemisphere. Sightings this morning confirmed it has been last seen off the Norfolk coast. There is a possibility that it could remain in the area and start nesting. Black-Browed Albatross taken by Kevin Groocock Other sightnings over the last few days include: Siberian Chiffchaff, Greenish Warbler, Blue Throat, Bonxie, Redstart, Barnacle Goose and Ring Ouzel.  Today's most recent sightings are: Yellow-Browed Warbler x3, Chiffchaff x12, Goldcrest 20+, Blackcap, Brambling x11, Greenish Warbler (also said to be an Arctic Warbler) and Redstart x1.  Recent Sightings on the reserve... It's a very blustery day here at Bempton Cliffs! We're into October now and Autumn has most certainly arrived. For the last couple of days we've had a NE wind, making a good migratory passage. Here is what we have recorded in our recent sightings book in the last few days... Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Whinchat, Stonechat, Reed bunting, Blackcap, Blackbird, Dunnock, Song thrush, Rock pipit, Pied wagtail, Peregrine, Great spotted Woodpecker, Snipe, Treecreeper, Long-tailed tit, Pink footed goose (465 flew south on Friday),  And today the most recent sightings include: Yellow-browed warbler, Brambling 4-5, Redwing 1-2, Whinchat, Snow bunting just now flying towards Jubilee viewpoint.  The best places on our reserve to look


Whose portrait was painted by the fictional artist Basil Hallward?

Marvel Illustrated: Picture of Dorian Gray, Part 3 by Sebastian Fiumara · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Comic and Graphic Books Fiction Artist Basil Hallward has heard the vile rumors being spread about Dorian Gray, the man whose portrait he painted years ago. He confronts Gray on a fog-shrouded street and demands to know why so many of those close to him have had careers and reputations ruined—one young man a suicide! Dorian takes the artist to the attic where he keeps his portrait shrouded in canvas and uncovers it to Basil's horror! And the horror is just beginning. Don't read it in the dead of night.