Whose first solo number one single was 'When You Say Nothing At All'?

when you say nothing at all- Ronan Keating - YouTube when you say nothing at all- Ronan Keating Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 20, 2006 Category


Which member of the 'Archer' family was killed on the night that ITV opened in 1955?

60 things you never knew you wanted to know about The Archers | The Independent Features 60 things you never knew you wanted to know about The Archers As Britain's longest-running soap celebrates its 60th birthday, Rebecca Gonsalves gives an everyday guide to its country folk Saturday 1 January 2011 00:00 BST Click to follow 60 things you never knew you wanted to know about The Archers 1/7 7/7 Giles Park/BBC 1.The pilot episode of The Archers, set in the village of Ambridge, was broadcast on the Midlands Home Service on 29 May 1950, going nationwide on 1 January 1951. 2. The opening lines were: Dan: "And a happy new year to you all." Doris: "A very happy new year, Dan." Dan: "Thanks, mother. If it's as good as the last 'un I'll be satisfied." And thus a broadcasting legend was born. 3. It is the world's longest-running drama. American soap Guiding Light ran for 72 years but was taken off the air after only 15,762 episodes, whereas The Archers will broadcast its 16,300th episode tomorrow. 4. The Archers' theme tune, "Barwick Green", composed in 1924 by Arthur Wood, has been played over 76,800 times. In 1972, the Somerset folk group The Yetties recorded a version which now accompanies the Sunday omnibus edition. The tune is so reminiscent of quaint English village life that Billy Connolly called for it to replace the national anthem. 5. 1952 saw the village's first major disaster when a jet crashed into a lower field of the Archer family's Brookfield Farm. 6. Phil Archer became a household name on 22 September 1955, when his wife, Grace, died in his arms after trying to save her horses from a stable fire. BBC executives claimed the occurrence of the first death in The Archers on the night ITV was launched was a mere coincidence. 7. The BBC switchboard was jammed for 48 hours after the landmark episode, which reached an audience of 20 million. 8. For many, the late Norman Painting's portrayal of patriarch Phil Archer was the embodiment of the perfect rural Englishman. Originally involved as an agricultural storyline researcher for "The Archers of Wimberton Farm", Painting went on to be celebrated in the Guinness Book of Records for playing the same role, without a break, for more than 50 years. He died in October 2009. 9. Writing under the pen name Bruno Milna, Painting wrote 1,198 Archers scripts between 1966 and 1982, frequently trying to write out his own character so that he could have a break. 10. Phil Archer's favourite hymn, "Waiting for a Wonder", was composed by Painting, a keen musician who was often responsible for the organ playing attributed to his character. 11. The first Archers birth was on 16 February 1951, when Peggy Archer (now Woolley) gave birth to her son Tony. Tony Archer went on to marry and have three children of his own, one of whom is currently pregnant by artificial insemination. 12. Memorable Scene I: Tony's elder son John died in a tractor accident in 1998. His father found his body, already cold. 13. Memorable Scene II: in 2000, listeners heard married publican Sid Perks, then married to Kathy, get steamy in the shower with country singer Jolene Rogers. 14. Historic First I: the first illegitimate Ambridge baby was Adam Macy, born on 22 June 1967 to Tony's sister Jennifer. 15. Historic first II: Adam and partner Ian, the chef at local posh hotel Grey Gables, were joined in the village's first civil partnership in December 2006. 16. Homophobia: Sid resigned the captaincy of the local cricket team when he discovered team-mate Adam was gay. The late landlord also had various run-ins with the gay couple who ran rival drinking establishment The Cat and Fiddle. 17. Racism: in 1995, Ugandan Asian lawyer Usha Gupta was the victim of a prolonged series of racially motivated attacks by a local gang. Fellow villager Roy Tucker was revealed to be a member, a fact of which he is still ashamed. 18. Sex discrimination: In 1996 some residents were appalled by the appointment of the parish's first female vicar, Janet Fisher. Peggy, played by June Spencer, now the sole remaining member of the original cast, ref


Which is the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia?

√ Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia crossword - US Solutions √ Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia crossword   √ Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia crossword puzzle clue? This answer has 4 letters and comes to us from the NY, N.Y, or New York Times crossword puzzle. Here is the correct answer for the "Third-largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia " crossword clue. After searching the internet using the following sites, www.google.com, and www.ask.com here is what I found.   If this is the correct answer, please click on like button!  - ELBA Vote If need help with another clue, just use our  search  at the top! Answer Rating √ It's capped and often slapped crossword I love to solve crosswords!  Tired of finding sites that had outdated crossword puzzle answers, I decided to make my own site!  Being a computer programmer experienced in Java and Python, I keep my database updated with the latest solutions on a daily basis.  You will be in crossword heaven with easy to use crossword solver tools.  Solutions to the major newspaper crosswords such as the L.A. Times, N.Y. Times, USA Today, Washington Post, The Guardian, The Times and Metro daily newspapers are right here.  If you would like any additional answers, just use our search at the top of the page, enjoy! US Solutions Review By US Solutions users Rating: 4.5 out of 5. This answer is rated very strong by the community. You can be reasonably sure it is what you are have been searching for. Copyright © 2008 - 2016 USSolutions.net. All rights reserved.


Which French city was known to the Romans as

Roman Sites in France Roman Sites in France View Roman sites in France on an interactive map The nation we know today as modern France has seen the rise and fall of many cultures and civilisations. Once such empire that left its mark on the culture, landscape and society of France was that of Ancient Rome. Today, there’s a wealth of Roman sites, ruins and remains in France and a great number of interesting historic sites to explore. From ancient amphitheatres to aqueducts, temples, forums and more, France is full of interesting Roman ruins. We’ve put together a selection of Roman ruins in France below as well as our top picks, which include some of the most interesting and captivating Roman sites in France. We've also put together a list of other key Roman remains that are worth a look as well as a number of excellent museum's which deal with Roman-era France.   La Maison Carrée Nîmes: La Maison Carrée is an extremely well preserved Roman temple in Nîmes, France. It is one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world. It managed to survive the turbulant times that followed the fall of the Roman Empire as it was converted to a church. For those interested in seeing Roman sites and remains in France, La Maison Carrée is a must.   Grand Roman Theatre of Lyon Lyon: The Grand Roman Theatre of Lyon dates back to the late first century BC and was able to seat up to around 10,000 people. It formed part of the ancient Roman settlement of Lugdunum, the city which would eventually come to be known as Lyon. It is one of the most impressive Roman sites of France.   Glanum Glanum is an extensive archaeological site of a former Roman settlement near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The site itself is thought to pre-date the coming of the Romans, though most of the remains that you can see today are Roman ruins from the first and second centuries AD. While Glanum is slightly lesser-known amongst the Roman sites in France, it is well worth a visit.   Arles Amphitheatre Arles: Arles Amphitheatre is a brilliantly preserved Roman site in France which was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. The amphitheatre could hold over 20,000 people and survived exceptionally well through the ages. This UNESCO listed Roman-built sports arena is still in use today. One of the best Roman sites in France.


"Which Salford born comedian and sausage maker used the catchphrase ""Right Monkey""?"

Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) - YouTube Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 29, 2012 The Al Read Show ran on BBC radio between 1950 and 1966. This is a rare appearance of Al Read on another show, Variety Bandbox, in December 1951. Al Read (3 March 1909 -- 9 September 1987) was a British radio comedian active throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Read was born in Broughton, Salford, Lancashire and was a sausage maker in his father's business. He became known as a popular after-dinner speaker with wry and well-observed humour in clubs. In 1950 Read made his radio début on the BBC. His comedy was based around the monologue form, but he also became known for dialogues in which he played both voices. His humour was observational and was about northern English working class people, often in a domestic situation. The Al Read Show was one of the most popular radio comedy shows in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s. Up to 35 million people listened to it each week. His catchphrases "Right Monkey" and "You'll be lucky, I say you'll be lucky!" were well known. In 1963 he headed a variety format for ITV called Life and Al Read which was apparently unscripted and was broadcast live. In 1966 another ITV series called Al Read Says What a Life! was broadcast. He also worked extensively on the variety stage. It was generally considered that sound radio was his best medium. In 1954 he appeared high on the bill at the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium. In 1959 he appeared with comedian Jimmy Clitheroe in the Royal Northern Variety Performance, in the presence of the Queen Mother, at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. The introduction to his radio show was usually "Al Read: introducing us to ourselves"; and he himself described his work as "pictures of life". His monologues were perceptive about the human condition, and many monologue recordings are still available from the BBC. Variety Bandbox was a British radio variety show transmitted by BBC Radio on the Light Programme. Featuring a mixture of comic performances and music, the show helped to launch the careers of a number of leading British performers. Variety Bandbox was first broadcast in 1941 and, presented by Philip Slessor, became a feature of Sunday evenings until the early 1950s. Hosting duties would later be taken over by Derek Roy. Amongst those who launched their careers on the show was Frankie Howerd, who first appeared on Variety Bandbox in 1947 following a provincial tour. Howerd was to become a fixture of the show and honed his catch phrase-driven comedic style in these appearances. Tony Hancock also featured on the show early in his career. March 1950 saw the debut of a fortnightly series within the show called Blessem Hall which featured several characters vocied by a young Peter Sellers in one of his earliest performances, alongside Miriam Karlin. Arthur English, who debuted on the show in 1949, also gained fame through his broadcasts and was for a time 'resident comedian' on the show, despite his tendency to upset the producers by also including visual gags in his act. The show also provided Bill Kerr with his first break in the UK whilst Max Wall was a regular performer on the show. Although not a performer on Variety Bandbox, Eric Sykes cut his comedy teeth as a scriptwriter on the show. As well as comedy Variety Bandbox also featured big band music with the likes of Ted Heath, Geraldo, Ambrose, Woolf Phillips and Joe Loss all leading their orchestras. Category


What was the nickname of Ethiopian athlete Miruts Yifter?

Miruts Yifter | Ethiopian athlete | Britannica.com Ethiopian athlete THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Title: Yifter the Shifter Learn about this topic in these articles:   in Miruts Yifter: Yifter the Shifter Distance runner Miruts Yifter, a captain in the Ethiopian air force, became as famous for his quirks and setbacks as he did for his tenacity and victories. His introduction to the international track-and-field scene came at a meet in North Carolina, U.S., in 1971. Unfamiliar with Arabic numbers, Yifter miscalculated the lap count and, leading the 5,000 metres, began his final kick too early....


In which art form are compositions made up of objects juxtaposed, and pasted on a dry ground?

collage | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary C20: French, from coller to stick, from colle glue, from Greek kolla collage in American English (kəˈlɑʒ ; kəläzhˈ) Definitions noun 1.  an art form in which, variously, small objects, bits of newspaper , cloth, pressed flowers, etc. are pasted together on a surface in incongruous relationship for their symbolic or suggestive effect 2.  a composition so made 3.  any collection of seemingly unrelated bits and parts, as in a photomontage verb transitiveWord forms: colˈlaged or colˈlaging 4.  to arrange (material) in a collage Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition, compiled by the editors of Webster’s New World Dictionaries. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Derived forms


Which English king was married to Anne of Bohemia?

Anne of Bohemia and her contribution to Richard II's treasure Larger image (96KB) On 20 January 1382 Richard II married Anne of Bohemia (1366-94), daughter of the Emperor Charles IV and sister of Wenceslas IV of Bohemia, 'this tiny scrap of humanity', as the Westminster chronicler described her. Two days later she was crowned. One of the royal crowns had been recovered from pawn in London for her coronation. Contemporaries criticised the marriage on two grounds: Anne had no dowry, and she was escorted by a large and expensive suite of Bohemian ladies and gentlemen, to some of whom Richard granted annuities. Although the union was childless, this seems to have been a marriage of true affection. Anne nearly always accompanied Richard as he travelled about England. Little is known of her character, but she fulfilled the traditional role of a queen in acting as intercessor for those who had incurred the king's anger. Richard was deeply grieved at her death in 1394. He ordered the manor at Sheen where she had died to be torn down. Anne was buried in the Confessor's chapel behind the high altar in Westminster Abbey. The double tomb Anne of Bohemia and Richard II. Detail from the double tomb (London, Westminster Abbey) In 1395 Richard sealed contracts for a monument for himself and for Anne. This was an innovation, the first time a double tomb was ordered for an English royal burial. Contracts for the base of Purbeck marble were sealed with two London masons, Henry Yevele and Stephen Lote, and for the two life size effigies with Nicholas Broker and Godfrey Prest, both coppersmiths of London. Designs, now lost, were supplied to both sets of craftsmen. The coppersmiths' contract stipulated that the effigies were to be made of gilded copper and latten and to lie under canopies. They were to be crowned, their right hands were to be joined, and they were to hold sceptres in their left hands. Although the crowns and other attributes are lost, as are the small images of saints and angels, the beautiful decoration on the effigies depicting the badges of the king and queen in pointillé pointillé - pattern formed of dots incised with a fine point  still survives. After his deposition and murder in 1400, Richard was buried at Langley in Buckinghamshire. His body was moved to lie beside Anne only on Henry V's accession in 1413. Jewels and plate of Anne of Bohemia We do not know what valuables Anne brought with her from Bohemia, but five jewelled collars with one or both of her badges of the fern and the ostrich are described in the treasure roll. Ostrich badge in pointillé. Detail from the double tomb (London, Westminster Abbey). Larger image (38KB) R 63 Item, un coler de la livere la roigne que dieu assoille, garnis' ove rubis en hostrich', xvij gross' perlez , xxxv autres plus petitz perlez, pois' vij unc', et vaut outre vj li., donnt la somme, Cxiij li. xviijs. iiijd. [Item, a collar of the livery of the late queen, may God have mercy on her soul, set with rubies in an ostrich, seventeen great pearls, thirty-five other smaller pearls, weighing 7 oz., additional value £6, total value, £113 18s. 4d.] R 80 Item, un coler d'or de la ferne de la livere la roigne ove un ostrich enaymelle blanc et j diamant, pois' xj unc', summa, xxxiiij li. xiijs. iiijd. [Item, a gold collar of the fern of the livery of the queen with an ostrich enamelled white and a diamond, weighing 11 oz., total, £34 13s. 4d.] Also listed in the roll are basins, bottles and spiceplates, all large, all in pairs and of silver-gilt, marked with the impaled arms impaled arms - two coats of arms set side by side on a shield  of 'the Emperor' (presumably Anne's arms, derived from her father, Charles IV, 1316-78), and of 'the king'. Some of these could perhaps have come from Anne's trousseau, but at least one pair of basins marked in this way seems to postdate her arrival in England and to have been a gift. It had a livery collar of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, Richard's uncle, around the arms. Among the chapel goods a pax pax - tablet of precious metal, ivory, etc., dec


Who directed the 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction'?

Pulp Fiction (1994) - Trailer (HD) - YouTube Pulp Fiction (1994) - Trailer (HD) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 29, 2013 Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, who co-wrote its screenplay with Roger Avary. The film is known for its eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and a host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references. The film was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture; Tarantino and Avary won for Best Original Screenplay. It was also awarded the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. A major critical and commercial success, it revitalized the career of its leading man, John Travolta, who received an Academy Award nomination, as did costars Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. Directed in a highly stylized manner, Pulp Fiction connects the intersecting storylines of Los Angeles mobsters, fringe players, small-time criminals, and a mysterious briefcase. Considerable screen time is devoted to conversations and monologues that reveal the characters' senses of humor and perspectives on life. The film's title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue. Pulp Fiction is self-referential from its opening moments, beginning with a title card that gives two dictionary definitions of "pulp." The plot, as in many of Tarantino's other works, is presented out of chronological sequence. The picture's self-reflexivity, unconventional structure, and extensive use of homage and pastiche have led critics to describe it as a prime example of postmodern film. Considered by some critics a black comedy, the film is also frequently labeled a "neo-noir." Critic Geoffrey O'Brien argues otherwise: "The old-time noir passions, the brooding melancholy and operatic death scenes, would be altogether out of place in the crisp and brightly lit wonderland that Tarantino conjures up. [It is] neither neo-noir nor a parody of noir." Similarly, Nicholas Christopher calls it "more gangland camp than neo-noir," and Foster Hirsch suggests that its "trippy fantasy landscape" characterizes it more definitively than any genre label. Pulp Fiction is viewed as the inspiration for many later movies that adopted various elements of its style. The nature of its development, marketing, and distribution and its consequent profitability had a sweeping effect on the field of independent cinema. Considered a cultural watershed, Pulp Fiction's influence has been felt in several other media, and it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.


Which town is the administrative centre of Derbyshire?

Guide to Matlock 2017 For information on food and drink in Matlock and Matlock Bath see Where to eat and drink in the Matlock area The 2017 Illuminations season at Matlock Bath details not available yet. Hall Leys Park is in the centre of the town and provides many recreational facilities, including tennis, miniture golf,a miniature railway, bowls, a childrens play area complete with paddling pool and a small boating lake.It's lovely setting also makes it a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of Matlock's busy shopping streets. High Tor, situated between Matlock and Matlock Bath is dominated by a great limestone outcrop which towers almost 400 feet above the river Derwent. High Tor Grounds offer a network of paths enabling visitors to explore the area and experience the spectacular panoramic views from the top of the tor. In 1933 High Tor Grounds were listed as grade11 on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. They were restored by the Derbyshire Dales District Council after falling into disrepair and are maintained by them. St Giles Church stands on a hill overlooking the town, with some fine views of the Derwent Valley, Riber Castle and the town below. It has a Perp west tower with diagonal buttresses but the rest was rebuilt in the 19th century. It contains a Norman font, some fine stained glass windows and memorials to the Wolley family who lived at Old Riber Hall. In 1968 the railway between Matlock and Buxton, through the Peak District National Park, was closed leaving only a branch line to Derby. It had been part of the Midland Railways Line from Manchester to London. In 1975 a group of railway enthusiasts formed the Peak Railway Society with the aim of re-opening the line, which it did, between Matlock and Daley Dale in 1991. In 1997 the railway was further extended to a new station at Rowsley South, which now gives passengers a scenic round trip of 8 miles alongside the river Derwent. The railway runs most Sundays throughout the year, Saturdays as well, from April to October and mid week during the summer holidays. For eating out with a difference, the Peak Rail operates the Palative Dining Car Service on selected dates, for Saturday evening meals and Sunday lunches. There are also many other special events throughout the year. For details contact them on 01629 580381, or contact the Matlock Tourist Information Centre. Until the 1830's Matlock was a hamlet whose principal industry was agriculture with lead mining and quarrying as subsidiary activities. The building of the mills at Cromford, by Richard Arkwrighrt in the late 18th century provided some employment for Matlock people but it was John Smedley, born 1803, who established Hydrotheraphy in Matlock and made it one of the most celebrated centres for the treatment of ailments with water theraphy, in the country. Smedley built the large building in Matlock Bank, home of the Derbyshire County Council since 1955, and with the arrival of the railway in 1849, Matlock's development as a spa town flourished for the next 100 years. At the turn of the 20th century more than 20 hydro's were operating. Trams use to ferry the visitors up to the hydro's, and Matlock had one of the steepest tramways in the country. The tram lines were taken up in 1927. Smedley also built Riber Castle, which dominates the hillside above the town as a home for himself. It is now in ruins but until recently, housed a remarkable wildlife centre which specialized in rare and endangered species. Interest in hydrotheraphy took a down turn with the development of the National Health Service, which never really approved or prescribed to 'fanciful treatments'. Matlock Tourist Information How to get to Matlock By Train Trains from Derby operate along the scenic Derwent Valley Line to Matlock. Journey time from Derby is just 32 minutes. Rail Times and fare enquiries National Rail Enquiries (24 hours) 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk By Bus Main bus services to Matlock include the hourly Transpeak service from Nottingham, Derby, Belper, Bakewell and Buxton, with s


In which city are the headquarters of the Fiat car company?

Fiat History | Italy Fiat History Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 00:00 The logo of FIAT, one of Italy's best known companies    Fiat has held a leading role in the automotive industry since its inception in 1899, at the dawn of Italian industrialization. From the moment they first appeared on the market, Fiat products, today ranging well beyond automobiles, have been extensively developed and recognized worldwide. Its logo has become a great status symbol due to a history of superior cars, prestige, history and tradition.    Fiat 1899 to 1911   The charter of Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino or Fiat, was signed on July 11, 1899. Giovanni Agnelli was on the Board of Directors, but quickly distinguished himself as the Company's innovator. He was determined Fiat would be highly successful and had great strategic vision. Because of these qualities, he became Managing Director of Fiat in 1902.   Fiat's First Factories and Races In 1900, the first Fiat factory opened in corso Dante, in Turin, with a workforce of 150 people. Fiat saw 24 cars roll off the assembly line that first year, including the company's first model, the 3 ½ CV. By 1904, a Fiat logo had been designed as an oval with a blue background. When Italy hosted the first Car Tour of the country, nine Fiats crossed the finish line. By 1902, driver Vincenzo Lancia won the Sassi-Superga uphill race, in the famous Fiat 24 hp model. Giovanni Agnelli, President of Fiat, represented the company on the racetrack, driving an 8 hp Fiat in the second Italian Car Tour and set a record in that race.   In 1908, Fiat opened the Fiat Automobile Company in the US. The Company grew in leaps and bounds: at that time, a Fiat was a luxury item in America, costing thousands more than the average domestic car of the period. Fiat continued to grow at a swift rate and it wasn't long before the company expanded its product line with trucks, trams, marine engines and commercial vehicles.   Towards the end of Fiat's early production period, the company was to undergo some changes, and overhaul its production. Fiat began fitting its cars with electrical accumulators, and also patented the cardan transmission.    The Lingotto is a cornerstone of Fiat's history (by Alessadro at flickr.com)   Under the new leadership of Giacomo Malle Trucco, construction of the famous Lingotto factory began in 1916. It was to be the largest factory in Europe, with a unique five floors assembly line that finished with a futuristic test track constructed on the building's roof. The factory was completed in 1922 and became the symbol of the automotive industry in Italy for decades to come. During WWI Fiat devoted itself to supplying the Allied Forces with weapons, aircraft and vehicles.   New Sectors Fiat began to explore new sectors before and after WWI, becoming active in electricity, public transportation lines, railways and the steel industry. A subsidiary was established in Russia and Fiat Lubrificanti was founded.   Crisis and Recovery When the war ended, a time of crisis hit Fiat and the company's factories were briefly held by workers of the Italian Socialist Party in 1921. Fortunately recovery came quickly and, by 1923, Fiat was already showing signs of growth, due in part to some very effective cost-cutting policies. At this time, Giovanni Agnelli was promoted to the position of CEO of Fiat. Several new car models were released, including the four-seat 509. Fiat set a goal to create industrial mass production in order to decrease the cost of their cars. A holding company was established to enable purchasers to pay for Fiats through installments. As the company grew worldwide, Fiat also grew internally between 1912 and 1925. They were quick to recognize their employees' needs and established a health care plan, sports clubs and specialized schools.   Fiat Topolino: a piece of Fiat History (by argentum nitricum at flickr.com)   When Mussolini's come to power in Italy, Fiat had to abandon many of its plans for an international presence. Fiat would now concentrate on producing the ne


Give the more common name for the plant, the Cranesbill?

How to Plant, Grow and Purchase Geranium (cranesbill) You have not viewed any items, or you have cookies disabled.     Geranium (Cranesbill) Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens and with over 400 species it wasn't long before cultivars developed popularity with gardeners world wide. Buyers beware however as perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums which are actually in the genus Pelargonium. A true geranium is a cold hardy perennial that will prove to be long-lived and add years of beauty and graceful charm to any garden. Plant Highlight: Geranium (Cranesbill) Botanical and Common Name: Perennial Geranium is also called Cranesbill because of the shape of the seed pods once the petals have faded. Seed heads snap open like bird beaks to release the seeds. Hardiness Zones: Geranium is hardy in zones 4 - 9. Bloom Time & Color: Most hardy geraniums bloom for months beginning around May and continuing until October or November. If the cup shaped flowers fade in the summer heat trim the plant back and water deeply to encourage repeat blooming. Plant Category: A true geranium is a hardy perennial. Originally cultivated from native alpine plants they are very cold hardy. Foliage: The foliage of most geraniums is finely divided or lobed. Growth Habit: Many cranesbill geraniums have slightly sprawling growth habits that become lanky with over fertilizing. Dimensions: Geraniums come in sizes ranging from 6-8" all the way to 3' or taller. Check specific cultivar information for details. Preferred Conditions: Geraniums prefer light shade to full sun except in hot humid areas where part shade is best. Well-drained soil is best. Maintenance: Easy to keep, geraniums seldom require any extra care at all except some fertilizing at the beginning of the growing season. Sometimes if blooms fade in the heat of summer trim the plant back, snip off the spent blooms and water deeply to encourage a new flush of blooms that will last until winter frost. Fertilize once at the beginning of the growth season to prevent lanky growth that will result with too-frequent fertilizing. Pests or Diseases: No real pests or diseases cause problems for cranesbills. Propagation Methods: Many Geraniums set seed and it is the seedpods that give cranesbill the common name. Some hybrids are sterile or do not come true from seed so divisions can be taken or cuttings grown for propagation that holds true. Cuttings can be difficult to root so division is easier for propagation reasons, but seldom necessary for plant heath. Companion Plants: Geraniums do well planted under and through other small shrubs and one particularly nice arrangement I noticed was a purple flowering geranium ('Victor Reiter') planted under an Azalea with apricot blooms. The combined plants looked stunning intertwined together. Consider other summer blooming plants such as garden phlox, Coreopsis, , or Gaillardia . Seasons of Interest: Spring foliage and buds emerge early and the plants grow quickly to allow the geraniums to be in bloom around May. Flowers last until fall, and some until winter frosts. Most species are not evergreen but a few are as noted below. Uses in the Garden: Great for mixed borders, under shrubs and small woody trees, or in containers. Varieties & Cultivars Geranium 'Brookside': This geranium is hardy and has a better blue than the previous 'Johnson's blue' cultivar. Lacy fine foliage is a beautiful mound of grey-green color that offsets the large bowl-shaped Geranium blossoms that are true blue with white eyes. Divide 'Brookside' every 4 or 5 years as needed. For more info on purchasing this item click here. Geranium 'Tiny Monster': A sterile hybrid, the 'Tiny Monster' must be propagated through division or cuttings, which can be difficult to root. Bright, warm magenta-purple flowers cover this hardy ground cover from June through early fall. The 'Tiny Monster' Geranium grows 12" high but will spread out 24-26". For more info on purchasing this item click here. Geranium cinereum 'Carol': Another amazing Geranium ground cove


With which heavy metal pop group is Angus Young associated?

Though Unbankable In Top 40, Ac/dc Still Cashes In With The Heavy Metal Set - tribunedigital-chicagotribune Though Unbankable In Top 40, Ac/dc Still Cashes In With The Heavy Metal Set August 17, 1986|By Lynn Van Matre, Pop music critic. Rock band AC/DC, a group whose members have always considered themselves to be ``at the other end of the Earth from the world of movies and movie stars,`` as guitarist Angus Young puts it, recently took the soundtrack plunge --that`s them wailing away throughout ``Maximum Overdrive,`` horrormeister Stephen King`s latest effort. The film, a technology-gone-berserk thriller in which machines run amok, hasn`t exactly thrilled critics, though Young notes that doing the soundtrack was a nice break for the veteran Australian hard rock/heavy metal band. Still, AC/DC fans shouldn`t hold their collective breath waiting for the headbanger quintet`s next foray into film. ``I don`t think you`ll see us doing too many of those in the future,`` says Young, taking time out recently from a brief vacation in Holland to talk about the film and the band`s current tour, which brings them to Alpine Valley on Aug. 30 and Poplar Creek on Sept. 4. ``As far as we`re concerned, this soundtrack was probably a one-off (a one-shot deal). ``Why? Because somebody`s really got to like your music before they ask you to do one. With `Maximum Overdrive,` Stephen King had been a fan of ours for a long time. Whenever we would play shows in Massachusetts--he lives somewhere around there, I think--he would come and see us, and he really wanted us. ``He even wanted us after we told him that we weren`t exactly the most commercial band in the world,`` adds Young with a laugh. ``Yeah, we`ve sold a lot of albums, but Hollywood is looking for what they call `bankable` groups, and we`ve never been a hit singles-oriented band.`` They may not be ``bankable`` by Hollywood`s Top 40 standards, but in hard rock/heavy metal circles, AC/DC has been a bankable band in the record album bins and concert hall box offices for more than a decade. Formed in Sydney in 1974 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, the group soon built a reputation for powerful, high-decibel rock and a high-intensity stage show built around the youthful Angus` lead guitar work and ``deranged schoolboy`` persona. Even the 1980 alcohol-related death of the band`s lead singer, Bon Scott, failed to stop the group. After signing up a new lead singer, Brian Johnson, the band returned to the scene with a new album, ``Back in Black,`` which sold more than 8 million copies worldwide; the follow-up album, ``For Those About to Rock We Salute You,`` spent three weeks in the No. 1 spot on Billboard`s best-selling album chart and also sold in the millions. While AC/DC has yet to repeat its ``For Those About to Rock`` success (``Who Made Who,`` featuring the music from ``Maximum Overdrive,`` is currently No. 37 and rising on Billboard`s album chart), they have remained a steadily selling band and a popular concert draw--though Young isn`t exactly sure why. ``What do people like about us?`` he repeats, when asked to comment on the band`s enduring appeal. ``Hmmmm. Gee, I don`t know. . . . Well, it`s probably the way that we come out there on stage and try to be with the audience. We don`t try to outshine them and outdress them and look pretty and steal their girlfriends. We`re not threatening to an audience. They see us as a powerful rock band, and we`ll always try to live up to their expectations. I think that`s what kids see in us.`` Young, now 27, was just a kid himself when he dropped out of school at age 15 to hit the road with AC/DC. ``At the time, I didn`t think that I wanted to go any further with school,`` he says. ``I never liked it, anyway.`` But he decided to keep one vestige of his schoolboy days--his school uniform--and incorporate it into the show. To this day, Young invariably performs in a white shirt, conservative-looking tie, jacket and short pants (which he has been known to drop on stage, to the delight of the band`s largely teenage following). ``My siste


Which of Shakespeare's plays is set in Navarre?

The Settings of Shakespeare's Plays   Shakespeare Hits the Big Time Bard Bites Dramatist and Shakespearean scholar Nicholas Rowe was the first to write a critical (annotated) edition of Shakespeare's works. ___ The average length of a play in Elizabethan England was 3000 lines. With 4,042 lines and 29,551 words, Hamlet is the longest Shakespearean play (based on the first edition of The Riverside Shakespeare (1974)). With 1,787 lines and 14,369 words, The Comedy of Errors is the shortest Shakespearean play (also based on the first edition of The Riverside Shakespeare). ___ Shakespeare's late comedies are considered romances: The Winter's Tale, The Tempest, Cymbeline, and Pericles. The Two Noble Kinsman is also sometimes mentioned along side these other plays as a romantic comedy. ___ Love's Labour's Lost has the highest percentage of rhyming lines of all of Shakespeare's plays. According to Shakespearean scholar Tucker Brooke, 62.2% of the lines in Love's Labour's Lost rhyme. The closest competitor is A Midsummer Night's Dream, with 43.4% rhyming lines. ___ The historical time of King Lear is roughly 800 BC, making it the second-earliest setting of any of Shakespeare's plays. Click here to find out the first.


Which of Shakespeare's plays is set in Ephesus?

Map Of Shakespeare's Play Locations Timon of Athens: Athens, Greece Timon of Athens The Tempest: An unnamed island in the Mediterranean The Tempest The Taming of the Shrew: England The Taming of the Shrew England The Taming of the Shrew: Padua, Italy The Taming of the Shrew Padua The Taming of the Shrew: Verona, Italy The Taming of the Shrew Verona Romeo and Juliet: Mantua, Italy Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet: Verona, Italy Romeo and Juliet Richard III: Banyards Castle, England Richard III Addle Hill, London Baynard's Castle refers to buildings on two neighbouring London sites, between current-day Blackfriars station and St Paul's Cathedral. Richard III: Camp near Tamworth, England Richard III Henry VIII: London, The Palace, England Henry VIII Henry VIII: Street in Westminster, England Henry VIII Henry VI, Part III: A forest in the north of England Henry VI, Part III A forest in the north of England Henry VI, Part III: Before York, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Between Sandal Castle and Wakefield, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Coventry, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Field between Towton and Saxton, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Field of battle near Barnet, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Lewis XI palace, France Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: London, Houses of Parliament, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: London, The Tower, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Park near Middleham Castle in Yorkshire, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Plain in Warwickshire, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Plain near mortimers cross in Herefordshire, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part III: Sandal Castle, England Henry VI, Part III Henry VI, Part II: Blackheath, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Bury St Edmunds, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Fields between Dartford and Blackheath, England Henry VI, Part II London, Fields between Dartford and Blackheath Henry VI, Part II: Fields near St Albans, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Kenilworth Castle, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Kent Coast, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Kent, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, Canon Street, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, Smithfield, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, The Palace, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: London, The Tower, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: Southwark, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: St Albans, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part II: The Abbey at Bury St Edmunds, England Henry VI, Part II Henry VI, Part I: Anjou, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Auvergne, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Before Angiers, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Before Bordeaux, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Before Orleans, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, before The Tower, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, Houses of Parliament, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, Temple Garden, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, The Palace, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: London, Tower of London, England Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Paris, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Plains before Rouen, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Plains in Anjou, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Plains in Gascony, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Rouen, France Henry VI, Part I Henry VI, Part I: Westminster Abbey, England Henry VI, Part I Henry V: Before Harfleur, France Henry V Comedy of Errors: Ephesus, Turkey The Comedy of Errors Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, current-day Turkey As You Like It: Forest of Arden, England As You Like It Antony and Cleopatra: A plain in Syria Antony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra: Alexandria, Egypt Antony and Cleopatra Anton


With which heavy metal pop group is Rick Allen associated?

Def Leppard | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography               by Stephen Thomas Erlewine In many ways, Def Leppard were the definitive hard rock band of the '80s. There were many bands that rocked harder (and were more dangerous) than the Sheffield-based quintet, but few others captured the spirit of the times quite as well. Emerging in the late '70s as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Def Leppard actually owed more to the glam rock and metal of the early '70s, as their sound was equal parts T. Rex , Mott the Hoople , Queen , and Led Zeppelin . By toning down their heavy riffs and emphasizing melody, Def Leppard were poised for crossover success by the time of 1983's Pyromania , and skillfully used the fledgling MTV network to their advantage. The musicians were already blessed with photogenic good looks, but they also crafted a series of innovative, exciting videos that made them into stars. They intended a quick follow-up to Pyromania , but were derailed when their drummer lost an arm in a car accident, the first of many problems that plagued the group's career. They managed to pull through such tragedies, and even expanded their large audience with 1987's blockbuster Hysteria . As the '90s began, mainstream hard rock shifted away from their signature pop-metal and toward edgier, louder bands, yet they maintained a sizable audience into the late '90s and were one of only a handful of '80s metal groups to survive the decade more or less intact. Def Leppard had their origins in a Sheffield-based group that teenagers Rick Savage (bass) and Pete Willis (guitar) formed in 1977. Vocalist Joe Elliott , a fanatical follower of Mott the Hoople and T. Rex , joined the band several months later, bringing the name Deaf Leopard with him. After a spelling change, the trio, augmented by a now-forgotten drummer, began playing local Sheffield pubs, and within a year the band had added guitarist Steve Clark to the lineup, as well as a new drummer. Later in 1978, they recorded their debut EP, Getcha Rocks Off , and released it on their own label, Bludgeon Riffola. The EP became a word-of-mouth success, earning airplay on the BBC. The group members were still in their teens. Following the release of Getcha Rocks Off , Rick Allen was added as the band's permanent drummer, and Def Leppard quickly became the subject of the British music weeklies. They soon signed with AC/DC 's manager Peter Mensch , who helped them secure a contract with Mercury Records. On Through the Night , the band's full-length debut, was released in 1980 and instantly became a hit in the U.K., also earning significant airplay in the U.S., where it reached number 51 on the charts. Over the course of the year, Def Leppard relentlessly toured Britain and America, playing their own shows while also opening concerts for Ozzy Osbourne , Sammy Hagar , and Judas Priest . High 'n' Dry followed in 1981 and became the group's first platinum album in the U.S., thanks to MTV's strong rotation of "Bringin' on the Heartbreak." MTV would be vital to the band's success in the '80s. As the band recorded the follow-up to High 'n' Dry with producer Mutt Lange , Pete Willis was fired from the band for alcoholism, and Phil Collen , a former guitarist for Girl , was hired to replace him. The resulting album, 1983's Pyromania , became an unexpected blockbuster, due not only to Def Leppard 's skillful, melodic metal, but also to MTV's relentless airing of "Photograph" and "Rock of Ages." Pyromania went on to sell ten-million copies, establishing Def Leppard as one of the most popular bands in the world. Despite their success, they were about to enter a trying time in their career. Following an extensive international tour, the group reentered the studio to record the follow-up, but producer Lange was unavailable, so they began sessions with Jim Steinman , the man responsible for Meat Loaf 's Bat Out of Hell . The pairing turned out to be ill-advised, so the bandmembers turned to their former engineer, Nigel Green . One month into recording, Allen


What is the popular name for the plant Convallaria majalis?

Convallaria majalis - Plant Finder Plant Finder Tried and Trouble-free Recommended by 8 Professionals Common Name: lily of the valley Type: Herbaceous perennial Native Range: Northern temperate regions Zone: 3 to 8 Height: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Spread: 0.75 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: April Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Medium Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy, Fragrant, Good Cut Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Heavy Shade, Erosion, Clay Soil Garden locations Culture Easily grown in moist, fertile, organically rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Performs well in sun-dappled shade. In optimum growing conditions, it will spread rapidly by rhizomes, almost to the point of being weedy, to form dense colonies in the landscape. This is a long-lived plant which naturalizes easily in woodland areas and may be left undisturbed for many years. Flowering may decrease over time, however, at which point dividing the plants may become appropriate. This is a cool weather perennial which is not recommended for growing in hot and humid summer climates south of USDA Zone 7a where it will perform poorly. May easily be propagated in spring or fall by root division. Noteworthy Characteristics Convallaria majalis, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial that that typically forms an indefinitely-spreading ground cover to 8-12” tall. It is native to Europe, but has escaped cultivation and naturalized over time throughout much of temperate eastern and central North America plus parts of the Northwestern U.S. Foliage and flowers make this an attractive and beloved shade garden wildflower. Each plant has 2 to 3 parallel-veined lanceolate-ovate to elliptic green leaves (to 5-10” long and to 1-3” wide). In spring, an erect to slightly arching flowering stem rises from the center of each leaf clump bearing a one-sided raceme (to 4-9” long) of nodding, bell-shaped, sweetly fragrant, white flowers (corollas to 1/3” long) which bloom in early to mid-spring. Each raceme typically contains 5-10 flowers. Globoid orange-red berries may appear in fall, each berry containing 1-6 seeds. All parts of this plant are very poisonous because they contain cardiac glycosides. Genus name comes from the Latin word convallis meaning a valley. Specific epithet means of or belonging to May in reference to the month of flowering. Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Stem rot, leaf spot, leaf blotch and anthracnose may appear but usually are not significant deterrents to growing this plant. Foliage decline will occur in hot summers. Garden Uses Best as a ground cover for shady areas where aggressive spread is desired. May be too rambunctious for shady areas of rock gardens or borders. Popular cut flower. Performs well under the shade of trees and shrubs.


What is the capital of the Southern African country of Botswana?

Botswana Country Profile - Southern Africa - Nations Online Project Location map of Botswana   A virtual guide to Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia , South    Africa , and Zimbabwe . With an area of 582,000 sq km the country is slightly larger than France , or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Texas . Approximately two-thirds of the country lies within the Tropics. Botswana is well known for having some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas on the African continent. 38% of its total land area are devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas. The country is sparsely populated because up to 70% of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert, the vast arid to semi-arid landscape in Southern Africa covering much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Botswana's population of 2.2 million people (in 2016) is concentrated in the eastern part of the country. keywords: Botswana information, Botswana news papers, tourist information for Botswana, Botswana map   Capital City: Gaborone (pronounced ha-bo-ro-neh), pop. 213,000 Other Cities: Francistown (101,805 ), Selebi-Phikwe (49,017), Molepolole (47,094), Kanye (36,877),    Serowe (33,335), Mahalapye (32,407), Lobatse (32,075), Maun (31,260), Mochudi    (30,671). Government: Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK). Geography: Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa. Area : 582,000 km² (224,710 sq. mi.) Terrain: Desert and savanna, predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari    Desert in southwest. Climate: Mostly subtropical, warm winters and hot summers. People: Nationality: Motswana (sing.), Batswana (pl.). Population : 2.2 million (2016) Ethnic groups: Tswana (or Setswana) 79%; Kalanga 11%; Kgalagadi, Herero, Bayeyi,    Himbukush, Basarwa ("Bushmen"), Khoi ("Hottentots"), whites 10%. Religions: Christianity 60%, indigenous beliefs 40%. Languages : English    (official), Setswana, Ikalanga. Literacy: 68.9%. Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver. Agriculture products: Livestock, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers,    groundnuts. Industries: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash; livestock    processing; textiles. Exports - commodities: diamonds, copper, nickel, soda ash, meat, textiles Imports partners: United Kingdom 4.4%, Zimbabwe 3.1%, USA 1.7%, South Korea (2001) (Source: Central Statistics Office CSO Botswana) Imports - commodities: foodstuffs, machinery, electrical goods, transport equipment, textiles, fuel and petroleum products, wood and paper products, metal and metal products


What was the first name of politician Harold Macmillan?

Harold Macmillan (Politician) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Harold Macmillan Male Born Feb 10, 1894 Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC, FRS was Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 10 January 1957 to 18 October 1963. Nicknamed 'Supermac' and known for his pragmatism, wit and unflappability, Macmillan achieved notoriety before the Second World War as a Tory radical and critic of appeasement.…  Read More related links Sailing Through Summer Squalls  Financial Times Google News - Aug 26, 2011 'Every government has to contend with what Harold Macmillan once allegedly referred to as âevents, dear boy, eventsâ. It is in the manner of its response that its governing mettle is defined. In its first 15 months, boldness has been the hallmark of' Radio Review: The Day The Wall Went Up  The Guardian Google News - Aug 23, 2011 'Harold Macmillan was out shooting grouse when he heard what was happening in Berlin: "He carried on shooting grouse." Today's programme looked at lives suddenly altered. A boy died on his fifth birthday, having fallen into a river' America's Lost Ally  Frontier Post Google News - Aug 19, 2011 'During the Second World War, a future prime minister, Harold Macmillan, said America is âthe new Roman empire and we Britons, like the Greeks of old, must teach them how to make it go.â How goes the tutoring of Rome by Athens?' America's Lost Ally  Washington Post Google News - Aug 17, 2011 'During the Second World War, a future prime minister, Harold Macmillan, said America is âthe new Roman empire and we Britons, like the Greeks of old, must teach them how to make it go.â How goes the tutoring of Rome by Athens?' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Harold Macmillan. CHILDHOOD 1894 Birth Born in 1894. 1897 3 Years Old Macmillan claimed to remember Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, which occurred in 1897, but his memory seems to his biographer suspiciously similar to Philip Guedalla's account. … Read More He remembered Queen Victoriaâs funeral, the Relief of Mafeking and the victory of the âgallant little Japsâ against the Russians at Tsushima.

 Macmillan received an intensive early education, closely guided by his American mother. He learned French at home every morning from a succession of nursery maids, and exercised daily at Mr Macpherson's Gymnasium and Dancing Academy, around the corner from the family home. From the age of six or seven he received introductory lessons in classical Latin and Greek at Mr Gladstone's day school, close by in Sloane Square.

 Macmillan attended Summer Fields School, Oxford (1903â06). He was Third Scholar at Eton College, but his time there (1906â10) was blighted by recurrent illness, starting with a near-fatal attack of pneumonia in his first half; he missed his final year after being invalided out, and was taught at home by private tutors (1910â11), notably Ronald Knox, who did much to instil his High church Anglicanism. He won an exhibition to Balliol, but was less of a scholar than his older brother Dan. Read Less TEENAGE 1905 11 Years Old As a child, teenager and later young man, he was an admirer of the policies and leadership of a succession of Liberal Prime Ministers, starting with Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who came to power near the end of 1905 when Macmillan was only 11 years old, and then H. H. Asquith, whom he later described as having "intellectual sincerity and moral nobility", and particularly of Asquith's successor, David Lloyd George, whom he regarded as a "man of action", likely to accomplish his goals. … Read More He went up to Balliol College, Oxford (1912â14), where he joined many political societies. His political opinions at this stage were an eclectic mix of moderate Conservatism, moderate Liberalism and Fabian Socialism. Read Less 1913 19 Years Old He read avidly about Disraeli, but was also particularly impressed by a speech by Lloyd George at the Oxford Union Society in 1913, where he had


Who wrote the song 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone'?

Pete Seeger's story behind "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" Lydia Hutchinson | May 3, 2013 | 25 Comments “He’s had one of the most perfect lives of anybody I know.” That was filmmaker Jim Brown’s response when asked why he profiled Pete Seeger in a PBS “American Masters” documentary. Few would disagree with Brown’s assessment. In a career that’s spanned over 70 years, the 94-year-old Seeger has embodied the idealism that once defined the American spirit. A tireless crusader for social justice, world harmony and environmental causes, Seeger was even called, at the height of his activism, “America’s tuning fork.” The trajectory of Seeger’s life is dazzling. Born May 3, 1919, he first wanted to become a journalist. Music beckoned, however, and following a period where he assisted folk-song archivist Alan Lomax, he teamed with legendary songwriter Woody Guthrie to form the politically oriented Almanac Singers. Drafted into the Army in 1942, Seeger served out his duty and then co-founded the folk group, the Weavers. In addition to popularizing the Guthrie classic “This Land Is Your Land,” the Weavers topped the charts in 1950 with their version of Leadbelly’s “Goodnight, Irene.” Blacklisted during the McCarthy era, the Weavers disbanded in 1953. Informally banned from TV programs and radio shows—as well as from many concert stages—Seeger began performing at high schools and on college campuses. Concurrent with the folk revival of the early ’60s, his songs became better known to the public at large. Thanks to hit versions by the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, and the Byrds, the Seeger-written songs “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” have become part of the American lexicon. These days Seeger remains vibrant, creative and deeply attuned to social and environmental issues. He and his wife, Toshi, continue to live on a wooded hillside in New York overlooking the Hudson River, in a cabin they built with their own hands decades ago. Since 1969, Seeger has worked closely with the Clearwater organization, an environmental group that seeks to protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related waters. Each year he invites more than 10,000 children and adults onto his sailboat, where they sing and discuss the history of the Hudson. To celebrate his birthday today, here is Pete’s story behind his timeless “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.” “I had been reading a long novel—”And Quiet Flows the Don”—about the Don River in Russia and the Cossacks who lived along it in the 19th century. It describes the Cossack soldiers galloping off to join the Czar’s army, singing as they go. Three lines from a song are quoted in the book: ‘Where are the flowers? The girls plucked them / Where are the girls? They’re all married / Where are the men? They’re all in the army.’ I never got around to looking up the song, but I wrote down those three lines. “Later, in an airplane, I was dozing, and it occurred to me that the line ‘long time passing’—which I had also written in a notebook—would sing well. Then I thought, ‘When will we ever learn.’ Suddenly, within 20 minutes, I had a song. There were just three verses. I Scotch-taped the song to a microphone and sang it at Oberlin College. This was in 1955. “One of the students there had a summer job as a camp counselor. He took the song to the camp and sang it to the kids. It was very short. He gave it rhythm, which I hadn’t done. The kids played around with it, singing ‘Where have all the counselors gone? / Open curfew, everyone.’ “The counselor added two actual verses: ‘Where have all the soldiers gone? / Gone to graveyards every one / Where have all the graveyards gone? / Covered with flowers every one.’ Joe Hickerson is his name, and I give him 20 percent of the royalties. That song still brings in thousands of dollars from all around the world.” —  By Russell Hall


Who directed the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire'?

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: a list of 44 titles created 01 Jan 2012 a list of 21 titles created 24 Mar 2013 a list of 45 titles created 28 Aug 2014 a list of 36 titles created 12 Nov 2014 a list of 34 titles created 24 Feb 2015 Search for " Slumdog Millionaire " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     8     Oscars. Another    143 wins & 120 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director: James Cameron Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Director: Ben Affleck Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. Director: David Fincher During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work. Director: Kathryn Bigelow Illustrated upon the progress of his latest Broadway play, a former popular actor's struggle to cope with his current life as a wasted actor is shown. Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: Darren Aronofsky In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup , a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Director: Steve McQueen A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. Director: Clint Eastwood Edit Storyline The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000) (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with


Who was the last King of England not to succeed either father or brother?

Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years.   SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots


In which city are the headquarters of the Mercedes car company?

About Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz CONTACT US In 2015, MBUSA achieved the highest annual sales volume in its history with 343,088 units sold for the Mercedes-Benz brand, representing a 3.8% increase over 2014 sales. Sprinter Vans achieved an annual sales total of 29,889 gaining 16.1%. Adding 7,484 units from smart, MBUSA's year-end-sales total hit an all-time record 380,461 vehicles, increasing 3.8% from the previous year. Although MBUSA was founded in 1965, importation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles actually began in 1952 under Max Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a driving force behind the car that cemented the identity of Mercedes-Benz in America: the iconic 300SL Gullwing. By 1957, Mercedes-Benz was in a position to expand its reach in the United States and entered into a distribution agreement with Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Eight years later, the company struck out on its own, forming Mercedes-Benz USA. Over the following years, MBUSA grew into a nationwide organization, now employing over 1,600 people. The company also has 368 associated dealerships that employ over 22,000 people themselves. Working at the Best Mercedes-Benz was founded by Karl Benz, Emil Jellinek (daughter Mercedes), Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach Daimler Corporate headquarters is located in Stuttgart, Germany 93 locations worldwide Production facilities in 17 countries on 5 continents Many pioneering technical innovations that are standard automotive features today were first seen in a Mercedes-Benz car, including the crumple zone (1959), ABS (1978), airbags (1980), belt pretensioners (1980), ESP (1995), PRE-SAFEÂ® (2002) and many other milestones in passenger vehicle technology. /mercedes aboutmb [           ] [C63, C63P, C63C, CLA45C4, CLS63, CLS63P, CLS63C4S, E63, E63P, E63SP, E63W4S, E63S4S, GLA45W4, GLE450C4, GLE63C4S, GLE63W4, GLE63W4S, G63, GTS, S63V4, S65V, S63C4, S65C, SL63, SL65, C450W4, C63W, C63WS, G63W4, G65W4, GLS63W4, C63C, C63CS, SLC43R, S63A4, SL63R, SL65R, GT, GLE43C4, S65A, C43C4, GLC43W4, C43W4, C63A, C63AS, C43A4, E43W4, GLE43W4] true


Which actress, who died in 2002, played the part of 'Madame Edith Artois' in the TV series 'Allo, Allo'?

Cafe Rene - 'Allo 'Allo: The Characters "You stupid woman!" Edith Melba Artois The wife of cafe owner and reluctant resistor Rene Artois, Edith is tone-deaf and cannot hold a tune in a bucket - but she still believes she is a musical star and insists on singing songs in the cafe's "cabaret" each night. Most customers either block their ears with cheese, or simply leave. Upon her husband's supposed "death", she became the owner of Cafe Rene, and as a "rich widow", she was then courted aggressively by both Monsieur Alphonse the undertaker and Capt. Bertorelli. Played by Carmen Silvera . Yvette Carte-Blanche The lead waitress at Cafe Rene, Yvette has had an affair with Rene since before the show began. She often begs him to run away with her to some remote place like Switzerland where they can live together in bliss, but Rene feels he must regain his Cafe first -- and that means remarrying Edith now that his original self is "dead". Played by Vicki Michelle . Catchphrases: "Ohhh... Rene!" Maria Recamier Another waitress at Cafe Rene, Maria's last name is tricky to find. In only one episode, she mentions it, and if not for subtitling we wouldn't know how it's spelled at all (see episode 3.3, Secret Passages). Just like Yvette, Maria has also been carrying on an affair with Rene through the years. She has no idea that Rene also loves Yvette, and also believes that Rene should run away with her. She speaks French with an unfortunate tendency to spit when she gargles her "r"s, leaving most listeners damp when she gets excited. She is also very short, so Rene has her stand on a chair in order to hug and caress her. When the cafe staff was imprisoned in the Prisoner of War camp (episode 4.1, Stalag Luft 4), Maria attempted to escape by making a large Red Cross parcel, addressing it to the Cafe, and boxing herself inside it (she is small enough that this would work). Unfortunately, she did not put enough postage on it, and the parcel was returned to Switzerland. We have never heard from her again. Played by Francesca Gonshaw . Mimi Labonq After Maria accidentally posted herself to Switzerland, Rene advertised to hire a replacement waitress. Mimi answered the ad, and due to the fact that she was planted as a secret agent for the resistance, she was hired. She is a vicious, bloodthirsty, revenge-seeking killer who wants nothing more than to poison and kill all the "German swine", but she falls instantly in love with Rene and begins an affair with him. Rene handles the situation well - and after all, Mimi is about the same size as Maria. But Mimi sings and dances incredibly well, and even made a bid to replace Madame Edith in the Cafe's cabaret. Played by Sue Hodge . Fanny La Fan Madame Edith's frail mother Fanny was once a dancer for the Folie Bergere, and had a beautiful singing voice. Her beauty and voice lured many a young man to her, including a brash young artist named Vincent who gave her paintings and in a fit of jealousy cut off his ear and mailed it to her. But though men sought her hand for many years, her heart belonged to a pair of brothers - Roger & Ernest Leclerc. Unfortunately, the brothers were thieves and forgers and were soon arrested and thrown in jail, and Fanny pined for her lost loves. Years later, as a nearly-bedridden old lady living above her son-in-law's cafe, she was shocked to find that one of her lost loves, Roger Leclerc, had broken out of prison and made his way to the cafe as part of a Resistance plan. Though very old and generally frail, and preferring to keep to her now-motorized wheelchair, she can still wow a crowd on occasion with a song and "dance". Due to her constant presence, the Resistance chose to hide the radio beneath her bed; the speaker is in the chamber pot. When a message is coming in on the radio, the Resistance have wired her bed so the bedknobs flash - but Fanny doesn't understand this and is constantly shocked and scared by the "flashing knobs." Played by Rose Hill . Catchphrases: "The flashing knobs!" Michelle Dubois Leader of the Nouvion branch of the French


If micro is the S.I. prefix for '10 to the power of minus 6', which is the prefix for '10 to the 6th'?

SI Prefixes List SI Prefixes List An SI prefix (also known as a metric prefix) is a name or associated symbol that precedes a unit of measure (or its symbol) to form a decimal multiple or submultiple. The abbreviation SI is from the French language name Système International d’Unités (also known as International System of Units). SI prefixes are used to reduce the quantity of zeroes in numerical equivalencies. Twenty SI prefixes are available to combine with units of measure. On this page you can see SI Prefix Chart Info from wikipedia.org News & Info If you have found any bugs please report it to: bugs [AT] unitarium.com We will appreciate any comments and suggestions for improving this site. Send them please to: admin [AT] unitarium.com     Below, you can find the chart of 24 prefixes introduced and governed by Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (eng. International Bureau of Weights and Measures ) .The abbreviation SI is from the French language name Système International d’Unités (eng: International System of Units ) SI Prefixes List Quadrillionth/Septillionth Short And Long Scale In most English-speaking countries short scale is used. In short scale Billion prefix (109) is giga, Trillion prefix (1012) is tera, Billionth prefix (10-9) is nano, Trillionth prefix (10-12 is pico, and so on. In most European countries long scale is used. In long scale Billion prefix (1012) is tera, Trillion prefix (1018) is eksa, Billionth prefix (10-12) is pico, Trillionth prefix (10-18) is atto, and so on. Prefixes In Computing Prefixes k,M,G,T,P (kilo,mega,giga,tera,peta) are commonly used in computing, where they are applied to information and storage units. Since informational systems are based on power of 2, this led to following meaning of prefixes in computer science: Prefix


In Egyptian mythology who was the 'Earth God'?

Egyptian Creation Myths Introduction   . . . . . As is the case with most ancient mythologies, the Egyptians created myths to try to explain their place in the cosmos. Their understanding of the cosmic order was from direct observation of nature. Therefore their creation myths concern themselves with gods of nature; the earth, the sky, the sun, the moon, the stars, and of course, the Nile river. . . . . .Since the Nile river, with its annual floods played a critical role in this cosmic order. It should come as no surprise to find water the fundamental element in the Egyptians ideas of creation. For the Egyptians to watch the inundation of their land would have been like watching a earthly model of their ideas of a watery creation. Allow me to explain. . . . . .In the beginning there was only water, a chaos of churning, bubbling water, this the Egyptians called Nu or Nun. It was out of Nu that everything began. As with the Nile, each year the inundation no doubt caused chaos to all creatures living on the land, so this represents Nu. eventually the floods would recede and out of the chaos of water would emerge a hill of dry land, one at first, then more. On this first dry hilltop, on the first day came the first sunrise. So that is how the Egyptians explain the beginning of all things. . . . . .Not surprisingly, the sun was also among the most important elements in the Egyptians lives and therefore had an important role as a creator god. His names and attributes varied greatly. As the rising sun his name was Khepri , the great scarab beetle, or Ra-Harakhte who was seen as a winged solar-disk or as the youthful sun of the eastern horizon. As the sun climbed toward mid-day it was called Ra, great and strong. When the sun set in the west it was known as Atum the old man, or Horus on the horizon. As a solar-disk he was known as Aten . The sun was also said to be an egg laid daily by Geb , the 'Great Cackler' when he took the form of a goose. . . . . .To the Egyptians the moon was any one of a number of gods. As an attribute of the god Horus the moon represented his left eye while his right was the sun. Seth was a lunar god, in his struggles with the solar god Horus, Seth is seen as a god of darkness doing constant battle with the god of light. We often find the ibis-headed god Thoth wearing a lunar creseant on his head. . . . . .To the Egyptians the sky was a goddess called Nut . She was often shown as a cow standing over the earth her eyes being the sun and the moon. She is kept from falling to earth by Shu, who was the god of air and wind, or by a circle of high mountains. As this heavenly cow, she gave birth to the sun daily. The sun would ride in the 'Solar Barque' across Nut's star covered belly, which was a great cosmic ocean. Then as evening fell, Nut would swallow the sun creating darkness. She is also pictured as a giant sow, suckling many piglets. These piglets represented the stars, which she swallowed each morning before dawn.Nut was also represented as an elongated woman bending over the earth and touching the horizons with her toes and finger tips. Beneath her stretched the ocean, in the center of which lay her husband Geb , the earth-god.He is often seen leaning on one elbow, with a knee bent toward the sky, this is representive of the mountains and valleys of the earth. Green vegetation would sprout from Geb's brown or red body. .


Which town was the birthplace of the actor David Garrick?

David Garrick – Inspira Wiki Associated Dates: February 19, 1717 – Born David Garrick is one of the eminent spirits who appeared to President Wilford Woodruff in the St. George Temple on August 21, 1877. This interesting story is detailed in the  Eminent Spirits Appear to Wilford Woodruff  wiki. “David Garrick has gone down in history as perhaps the greatest English actor of his age. And excellent playwright his acting talents lay equally in tragedy and comedy. His performances of Shakespeare helped to revive the influence of this great master. In 1769, Garrick organized the first Shakespearean festival of Stratford-on-Avon. Born in a time in which acting and actors were at the lowest point of social acceptability since the 1400s, Garrick lifted the progression to a new respectability.” 1 “Let others hail the rising sun, I bow to that whose race is ruin.” – David Garrick 1.8 Death Life Sketch from The Other Eminent Men of Wilford Woodruff Copyright © Taken from the book:  The Other Eminent Men of Wilford Woodruff . Special thanks to Vicki Jo Anderson. Please do not copy. English Actor and Director 1717-1779 Early Life David Garrick was born in the rural town of Lichfield, England, the birthplace of Samuel Johnson , who was at one time his schoolmaster. Although these men were both born in poverty and obscurity, they were to become the most commanding personalities of the eighteenth century in the world of literature and drama. Garrick’s reputation was not limited to England. Garrick toured France just before his retirement, where he created an admiration for Shakespeare’s works that burst into the greatest awakening of the French to an appreciation for Shakespeare. Garrick’s fame still echoes in the literature of France. It was perhaps in the creation of this bond between England and France that Garrick performed the work for which he was born. He is considered as one of those who did the most to dispel the clouds of prejudice which kept France and England separated. Ancestry Considering Garrick’s role in bringing France and England together, and it will perhaps seem no coincidence that the nationality of Garrick’s grandparents was French and the nationality of his birth was English. Garrick’s paternal grandparents were French Huguenots, who were driven to seek shelter in England after the repeal of the Edict of Nantes. The Edict of Nantes had granted religious freedom to Protestants in France in 1598, but it was revoked in 1685. Thousands fled France. The Garrick family (whose name at this time was De La Garrique) escaped to England from Bordeaux separately and with great difficulty. Eventually the family, including a brother and a sister was reunited. A fragment of a journal kept by his grandfather, also named David Garrick, lists the births and deaths of the family recognizing the hand of the Lord in all things. David Garrick To this first David Garrick was born Peter Garrick. In 1707, Peter married Arabella Clough who was of Irish descent. This couple had ten children, seven of whom lived. David Garrick was their third child. Peter Garrick became a captain in the king’s army. His wife was greatly devoted to her husband. Personality Clever and bright, with an engaging personality, David was an observer of people. He often entertained his friends with his imitations. He did not find school much to his liking for he had a restless spirit. When Garrick was about ten years old, he watched a company of strolling players and decided to put on a play. The play he chose was ‘’The Recruiting Officer’’. The cast consisted of his friends and a little sister. It was not long after this that he received an invitation from his Uncle David, his namesake, to come and live with him in Portugal. Uncle David was a prosperous wine merchant and was willing to train young Garrick in the business. Garrick’s stay in Portugal seems to have been more a success in the social aspect of his life than in the comerical aspect. He entertained the English community at their evening events with his imitations and his ability to give from memory long s


Which English king was married to Anne of Denmark?

Anne of Denmark: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Dunfermline    Palace, where Anne Spent Much of Her Time in Scotland   Anne of Denmark lived from 12 December 1574 to 2 March 1619. Born,   as her usually used name suggests, as a member of the Danish Royal Family, she   became queen consort of King James I of   England and VI of Scotland. The wider   picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. Anne was born at Skanderborg Castle in Denmark, the daughter of   Frederick II of Denmark & Norway, and Sophia of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. In   August 1589 and still only 14 years old, Anne was married by proxy to the 23   year old James VI of Scotland. From James's point of view Anne was the ideal   wife. Young and attractive, she was also a Protestant, which would go down well   in post- Reformation Scotland; she was Scandinavian, which would help Scottish trade; and she came   with a vast dowry of £150,000. On 1 September 1589 a Danish fleet was   dispatched to carry Anne to Scotland. A storm struck which was so violent that   the Danish Admiral commanding the fleet said he felt it must have been summoned   by witchcraft, and he turned back for shelter in Norway. In late October, James left   Scotland to bring his bride home himself. James and Anne were married in person in   Oslo on 23 November 1589, and again, in January 1590, in the Danish royal   family's traditional seat at Kronenberg Castle. They then spent several months   honeymooning in Norway. The happy couple arrived back in Leith on 1 May 1690, albeit   after another very stormy crossing of the North Sea. Anne was crowned Queen of   Scotland in the Abbey Church at Holyrood on 17 May 1590. The belief that the   storms that had beset both of Anne's voyages across the north sea were the   result of witchcraft led James VI to   start a major witch-hunt across Scotland in which, over the century that   followed, over a thousand witches would be "discovered" and executed. James and Anne had seven   children together, born at roughly two year intervals from 1594 until 1606.   Only the first three would survive childhood. These were their eldest son,   Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales; their eldest daughter Elizabeth who was to   become Queen of Bohemia (and whose grandson would later become George I of Great Britain); and Charles,   who would go on to become Charles I. In the mid 1590s Anne converted to Catholicism, causing James severe problems in strongly   Presbyterian Scotland and putting considerable strain on their marriage.   Thereafter they drifted apart, and from the late 1590s Anne spent much of her   time at a restored Dunfermline Palace, living   apart from James. Anne did, however,   accompany James to London in 1603, and   they were crowned King and Queen of England together on 25 July in Windsor   Castle: though during the ceremony Anne again caused considerable disquiet by   refusing to take Anglican Communion. Anne found London society very much to her taste, and when not   actively producing children, devoted herself to court entertainments and   functions. She also demonstrated a great liking for very expensive clothing and   building projects, all of which did little to assist the already strained royal   treasury: or her relationship with James. In November 1612, Henry Frederick,   Prince of Wales, died of typhoid. Anne was devastated. In February 1613, Anne's   second child, Elizabeth, married Frederick, Elector Palatine, in London, en   route to becoming the Queen of Bohemia. Anne died on 2 March 1619 at Hampton   Court Palace, and was later buried in Westminster Abbey.


Which Lerner & Loewe musical of 1958 features the songs 'The Night They Invented Champagne' and 'I Remeber It Well'?

Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well title details and video sharing options now playing Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) at the beach, recalling their younger days with Lerner and Loewe's "I Remember It Well," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958. View the TCMDb entry for Gigi (1958) share video Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) at the beach, recalling their younger days with Lerner and Loewe's "I Remember It Well," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised... Gigi (1958) -- (Original Trailer) A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised to be a kept woman but dreams of love and marriage in Gigi (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Parisians Leslie Caron (title character) after her session training as... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Parisians Leslie Caron (title character) after her session training as a courtesan, launching into Lerner and Loewe's "The Parisians," tripping about the city in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night They... Leslie Caron (title character) defeats Gaston (Louis... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night They Invented Champagne Leslie Caron (title character) defeats Gaston (Louis Jourdan) at cards, whereupon he honors his bet, and they, with Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) launch Lerner and Loewe's "The Night They Invented Champagne," in Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven For... After the elaborate overture and opening, Lachaille (Maurice... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven For Little Girls After the elaborate overture and opening, Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) with the famous Lerner and Loewe number "Thank Heaven For Little Girls," from Vincente Minnelli's best picture winner Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not Thinking Of... First Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) in person, then Gaston... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not Thinking Of Me First Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) in person, then Gaston (Louis Jourdan), voiced-over, with the Lerner and Loewe songs "Gossip," then "She Is Not Thinking Of Me," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.>


Which town is the administrative centre of Northumberland?

Things to do in Northumberland | Days Out | Places to Visit You are here:  Counties -> Things to do in Northumberland Things to do in Northumberland Page Contents Northumberland, the most northerly county in north east England, has a long coastline with many fine beaches and coastal walks. The county is largely unspoiled and encompasses Northumberland National Park . There are many Roman remains here, the most notable being Hadrian's Wall. In Northumberland more castles are open to the public than in any other county. The village of Seaton Sluice on the southern coast of Northumberland has an interesting harbour and manmade island. It was created by the Delaval family in 1770s. The Delaval family home is Seaton Delaval Hall . Lying a short distance inland, this is a masterpiece designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, is well worth seeing. Set in the Blyth Valley, the town of Blyth is a busy seaport and the largest market town in Northumberland. South of the harbour, the sandy beach is ideal for windsurfing. The town is home to Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, offering sailing tuition at the County's premier harbour. Cramlington is the newest town in Northumberland. It's a centre for modern industry. It's well laid out with an attractive shopping centre, leisure facilities, footpaths and a cycleway network. East Cramlington is the site of Project 2000 Botanic Gardens - a botanic garden and arboretum conserving beautiful trees and flowering plants. The site is open daily, year round. Plessey Woods Country Park, beside the River Blyth, contains 100 acres of mature woodland, meadow and riverside with picnic areas and an information centre. Wansbeck The Wansbeck district takes its name from the local river. Newbiggin by the Sea has the oldest operational the RNLI lifeboat station in the country. It was established in 1851. Bedlington lies inland, and it's a town whose name dog lovers may be familiar with. The locally bred 'Bedlington Terriers' resemble young lambs and are a popular breed. Bedlington Country Park on the banks of the River Blyth, encompasses nature trails and woodland walks. In Ashington, Woodhorn Colliery Museum gives a fascinating insight into the areas past history of coal mining. Ashington is developing new industries and has good shopping and leisure amenities. QEII Country Park has a large lake enjoyed by windsurfers and fishermen. It's set in parkland, and is complete with walks and nature trails. Wansbeck Riverside Country Park contains, children's play areas, boating and fishing facilities and a four mile walk to the mouth of the River Wansbeck. The Chantry, in Bridge Street Morpeth is home to Chantry Bagpipe Museum. Northumberland is unique in having its own musical instrument - the Northumberland pipes. Morpeth Morpeth is an attractive market town, the administrative centre for the County. Sir John Vanbrugh designed The Town Hall in 1714. A rare 15th century clock tower in the town centre still strikes the curfew at 8.00pm each evening. Several bridges cross the River Wansbeck, leading to pleasant riverside walks. Morpeth is ideally situated for exploring the large area reaching from the coast of Druridge Bay, inland through moors, wooded valleys and historic villages. One of these is Cambo, the birthplace of Capability Brown the landscape architect. Nearby is the 17th century Wallington Hall. It's set in 100 beautiful acres of gardens and parkland and is well worth a visit. Hexham In the Tynedale district, tourist information is available in the ancient market town of Hexham. Hexham Abbey dates from the 12th century, but the remains of the crypt of the Saxon church can still be seen. The Border History Museum featuring the history of the Border Reivers is located in the Old Gaol. The town is home to Northumberland's only racecourse, Hexham Racecourse . Hexham is a good base for visitors to Hadrians Wall, part of which runs through Tynedale. Kielder Tynedale also encompasses Kielder Water and Forest. This is Britain's largest man made forest covering some 230 square miles. I


What name is given to a picture or pattern made up of several small pieces of glass, stone etc., of various colours?

Mosaic | Define Mosaic at Dictionary.com mosaic a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc. 2. the process of producing such a picture or decoration. 3. something resembling such a picture or decoration in composition, especially in being made up of diverse elements: a mosaic of borrowed ideas. 4. Also called aerial mosaic, photomosaic . Surveying. an assembly of aerial photographs matched in such a way as to show a continuous photographic representation of an area (mosaic map) 5. Architecture. (in an architectural plan) a system of patterns for differentiating the areas of a building or the like, sometimes consisting of purely arbitrary patterns used to separate areas according to function but often consisting of plans of flooring, reflected ceiling plans, overhead views of furnishings and equipment, or other items really included in the building or building plan. 6. Also called mosaic disease. Plant Pathology. any of several diseases of plants, characterized by mottled green or green and yellow areas on the leaves, caused by certain viruses. 7. Biology. an organism exhibiting mosaicism . 8. Television. a light-sensitive surface in a television camera tube, consisting of a thin mica sheet coated on one side with a large number of small globules of silver and cesium insulated from each other. The image to be televised is focused on this surface and the resulting charges on the globules are scanned by an electron beam. adjective a design or decoration made up of small pieces of coloured glass, stone, etc 2. the process of making a mosaic 3. a mottled yellowing that occurs in the leaves of plants affected with any of various virus diseases Also called mosaic disease. any of the diseases, such as tobacco mosaic, that produce this discoloration 4. (genetics) another name for chimera (sense 4) 5. an assembly of aerial photographs forming a composite picture of a large area on the ground 6. a light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube, consisting of a large number of granules of photoemissive material deposited on an insulating medium Derived Forms