Which Hungarian born Modernist was the architect of 2, Willow Road in Hampstead?

Willow Road, Hampstead - Rodic Davidson Architects London Willow Road, Hampstead Ernö Goldfinger and the Hampstead Architects Ernö Goldfinger settled in Hampstead, London in the late 1920’s and joined an increasingly large community of Hampstead architects, artists and intellectuals. Along with other well-known architects such as Water Gropius, Marcel Breuer and Bertold Lubetkin, he was instrumental in bringing Modern Architecture to London. Goldfinger was born in Budapest in 1902, moved westward with his family in the years following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, finally settling in Paris in the early 1920’s. During this period the young architect was influenced by the work of Le Corbuiser, Walter Gropius, and Adolf Loos. Goldfinger was one of the first of the ‘Hampstead Architects’ – in 1933, he moved to Highpoint, the modernist apartments designed by Bertold Lubetkin and Tecton that had just been completed. Shortly afterwards, Goldfinger and his wife bought a beautiful site in a neighbourhood of Georgian residences that overlooked Hampstead Heath. His position as one of the most prominent Hampstead architects came with his acclaimed design of a three-story block of terraced apartments that contained three dwellings. The Goldfingers lived here in the middle apartment, No. 2 Willow Road, until he died in 1987. Goldfinger was a leading figure in the English Modern Movement and, on a more local level, became the heart of a leftist community of Hampstead architects, planners and intellectuals. While Willow Road established Goldfinger as an important figure in the Modern movement in London, and his office building on Albemarle St, built in 1953-58, continued that early tradition, he is better known for several very large Modernist/Brutalist high-rise buildings built in the 1970’s, most notably, Trellick Tower in 1972. Willow Road was influential as a prototype of a modern version of the London terraced type and was an important source for certain later projects, especially the housing designed in the 1960’s and 70’s by Camden Council Architect’s office and other London and Hampstead architects. In 1995, the National Trust purchased No. 2 Willow Road and it was opened to the public the following year.


In which subject did Margaret Thatcher obtain a B.Sc. at Oxford?

Margaret Thatcher - Oxford Reference Oxford Reference Ancient history (non-classical to 500 CE) Early history (500 CE to 1500) Early Modern History (1500 to 1700) modern history (1700 to 1945) Contemporary History (post 1945) Literary studies (early and medieval) Literary studies (19th century) Literary studies (20th century onwards) Literary studies - fiction, novelists, and prose writers Literary studies - plays and playwrights Literary studies - poetry and poets Literary theory and cultural studies Shakespeare studies and criticism Social Welfare and Social Services Sociology Show all results sharing these subjects: History (b. 1925) British Conservative stateswoman, Prime Minister 1979–90 Quick Reference British Prime Minister 1979–90 Early career Born in Grantham (Lincolnshire), she was educated at Kesteven and Grantham Girls School, and at Oxford, where she studied chemistry. She was then a research chemist, and stood unsuccessfully for parliament as Conservative candidate for Dartford in 1950 and 1951. She married Denis Thatcher, a wealthy businessman, in 1951, and having studied law, was called to the Bar in 1954. In 1959, she was elected to parliament for Finchley and, in 1961, became Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance. After taking a prominent role in opposition (1964–70), she served under Heath as Secretary of State for Education. By late 1974, when Heath had lost his third election, she was still relatively unknown. In the leadership contest of 1975 she was the only serious challenger to Heath and, after a surprising success in the first ballot, gathered so much momentum as to achieve an overall majority in the second. The manner of her election meant that she had to be careful in her first years of opposition to conciliate many leading figures in the party who had been her seniors before 1975. However, her increasing conviction that Britain needed a radical policy overhaul to establish free and private enterprise liberated from government and trade‐union interference struck a chord during the strike waves of 1978–9, which became known in popular memory as the ‘winter of discontent’. Economic policies Thatcher won the 1979 elections through her uncompromising twin message that the Labour Party was the party of government intervention, and that it had become a hostage to trade union power. In office, she broke with postwar Conservative policy to realize economic policies of monetarism. The effects of the prevalent world depression caused by the 1979 oil price shock were exacerbated through drastic reductions in state spending, and a policy of high interest rates to reduce inflation, the new number one target of economic policy. The record of her economic achievements was mixed. She did drastically reduce inflation, as well as public debt. During the 1980s, economic fortunes improved, and unemployment recovered from its high levels of 1979–81. However, inflation decreased not only in Britain, but in all industrialized countries, and Britain's inflation rate remained among the highest in Western Europe. It is also unclear to what extent the economic recovery of the 1980s was the result of her policies, and to what extent it was the consequence of a decline in commodity prices which affected all other countries as well. At any rate, her claim to have improved long‐term British economic prospects was belied by the recession which set in in 1989, which caused a sharp decline in house prices, and which underpinned her eventual fall from power. Thatcher lost little time in pursuing her second major preoccupation, the reduction of trade‐union power. She exploited the unions' inevitable weakness during the 1979–82 depression to pass legislation making trade unions more democratic in their decision‐making, and more responsive to their members' wishes. Her battle against the trade unions climaxed in 1984–5, when she stood firm and eventually overcame the eleven‐month‐long miners' strike. It was a decisive victory over the trade‐union movement and its hitherto excessive power, albei


Which Rugby League club has been coached by Brian McClennan and Brian McDermott?

BBC Sport - Rugby League - Brian McClennan resigns as Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McClennan resigns as Leeds Rhinos boss Advertisement McDermott 'humbled' by Rhinos role Brian McClennan has resigned as head coach of Leeds Rhinos, with assistant Brian McDermott replacing him. McClennan, 48, took over at Headingley in 2007 and led them to the Super League title in 2008 and 2009 but they lost in the 2010 semi-finals to Wigan. McDermott agreed to leave his role as Harlequins head coach earlier this season to join the Rhinos, with a view to replacing McClennan in 2012. The 40-year-old from Wakefield has signed a three-year deal as head coach. McClennan, who only signed a new one-year deal in May, said: "Since the conclusion of last season, I have had time to reflect. I have also spent time with Brian McDermott assessing the future. Therefore, I think the time is right to hand over the reins now rather than later. "I just feel if I continued it would be for selfish reasons only. Brian is ready now and will do a great job. McClennan thankful for 'three brilliant years' "I would also like to acknowledge and thank all the wonderful players and staff who have been terrific these past three years. The fans have been great too." McDermott, who was assistant coach at Leeds in 2004 and 2005, said: "I feel very humbled and honoured to take over from Brian McClennan and I'm also very determined to help improve again a top-class bunch of players and men. "Super League is a tough competition to win and we'll all have to step up another level if we are challenge for honours next year." GEORGE RILEY'S BLOG


The Hoover Dam is on the border of Arizona and which other state?

Hoover Dam | Bureau of Reclamation Hoover Tour Information Hoover Dam Driving Directions and Parking Information Hoover Dam is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-Arizona border. The Dam does not have a street address, so directions are provided below. Also, visitors with GPS navigators can use the coordinates: N 36.016222, W -114.737245 to locate the site. Those who want to use an Internet map service should try one that allows input of landmark names instead of a street address. Driving Directions To Hoover Dam from Las Vegas -- About 30 miles/45 minutes Take US Highway 93 South and continue about 20 miles to Boulder City In Boulder City, take a left at the second stoplight in town (there are only 2 of them) Continue on US 93 for about 5 miles (just past the Hacienda Hotel) to the turn-off to Nevada State Route 172 - the Hoover Dam Access Road Take NV SR 172 for about 2 miles to the Dam on the Nevada/Arizona border (Note: Visitors who wish to continue travel into Arizona must re-enter Nevada and access Highway 93 to cross the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge; the roadway across Hoover Dam is no longer open to through-traffic.) Traffic Advisory: Motorists can expect periodic delays on Highway 93, especially during holiday travel times. Also, all vehicles are required to undergo a security inspection prior to crossing the dam. See our publication " Visiting Hoover Dam: A Traveler's Guide " (Adobe Acrobat file - 45 KB) for more information. Parking at the Dam A 459-space parking garage is located on the Nevada side of the dam set into a canyon across the road from the Visitor Center. The parking garage charges a $10.00 fee. Access to the Visitor Center is most convenient from this parking garage. However, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles, and vehicles with trailers must use the parking lots on the Arizona side of the dam. In Arizona, the closest lot to the dam (to the left of the roadway as you enter Arizona) requires a $10.00 fee. The other 4 parking areas further up the canyon have no fees, but require a lengthy walk to access the Visitor Center on the Nevada side. (The crest of the dam is nearly a quarter-mile long.) Upon Arrival at the Visitor Center From the parking garage, walk toward the dam. A short distance from the garage you will find both an escalator and elevator that will take you down to a reception lobby where you can purchase your tickets. From the Arizona side, cross the dam, continue past the Winged Figures, and as you head toward the Gift Shop concession, you'll see a sign to access the escalators and elevator to enter the Visitor Center. All visitors are required to go through security screening when entering the Visitor Center. For reservation information about Hoover Dam tours, contact us during operating hours at: Tel: (702) 494-2517


Which fishing boat, which sank in 2000 off the Isle of Man, was salvaged and is now moored in Douglas?

BBC NEWS | Europe | Isle of Man | Trawler 'break-in' investigated Trawler 'break-in' investigated The Solway Harvester sank off the Isle of Man in January 2000 Police are investigating a break-in on the Solway Harvester, which is moored in an Isle of Man harbour. The Manx Constabulary was called in after evidence of a forced entry was found on Sunday evening. Scenes of crime officers are on the vessel and an investigation is continuing, police said. The fishing boat sank off the Isle of Man in 2000, killing seven Scottish fishermen on board. It is currently moored at Douglas Outer Harbour. Director of harbours, Captain Michael Brew, said: "Evidence of a possible break-in was reported to the police on Monday morning. "However, the extent of the break-in isn't clear, nor is the reason behind it," he added. "Although we are not directly involved, we will continue to liaise with Isle of Man Constabulary."


Who did Henry Cooper fight in his last bout?

Henry Cooper dies aged 76: British boxing legend once felled Muhammad Ali | Daily Mail Online Former British heavyweight champion has died at the age of 76 'He was a champion of the people,' says Chris Eubank Henry Cooper smiles after being knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace on February 22, 2000 Boxer Sir Henry Cooper OBE, who once famously felled boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has died aged 76. Cooper, a former British heavyweight champion, died just two days before his 77th birthday at his son’s house at Oxted in Surrey The man was affectionately known as ‘Our Enry’ and collected a host of honours thanks to his fierce left hook called ‘Enry’s Ammer’. The retired English heavyweight famously fought Ali - then known by his birth name Cassius Clay - twice, firstly in 1963 at Wembley Stadium. In the final seconds of the fourth round Cooper felled firm favourite Ali with a jab of his left hook, but his head hit the ropes - not the floor - so it did not count. Ali said several decades later that Cooper ‘had hit him so hard that his ancestors in Africa felt it’. The photograph became an iconic image of boxing. Ali then asked for a spare pair of gloves, giving him time to recover from the blow. Cooper claimed this lasted several minutes and after that day, a spare pair of gloves was always required at ringside. A blood bath ensued and the referee was forced to stop the fight in Ali’s favour, despite Cooper being up on the scorecards. In 1966 Cooper fought Ali, and the reigning world heavyweight champion, for a second time. Cooper lost on a technical knockout - despite being up on the scorecards for a second time - because he was bleeding badly from his eye. Pride of Britain: The bout with Muhammed Ali, then Cassius Clay, was one of Sir Henry's finest moments The Greatest? Sir Henry is fondly remembered for putting Ali on his backside during their London bout in 1963 Three-time world heavyweight champion Ali spoke of his sadness at Cooper's death: 'I am at a loss for words over the death of my friend, Henry Cooper. I was not aware he was ill. 'I visited with him two summers ago during a brief visit to Windsor as part of the Equestrian Games being held there. He was in good humour and looked quite fit. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 'Henry always had a smile for me; a warm and embracing smile. It was always a pleasure being in Henry's company. I will miss my old friend. He was a great fighter and a gentleman. My family and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and loved ones.' Sir Henry was at one time the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion. He was the first to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award twice (in 1967 and 1970) and one of only three two-time winners in the award’s history, along with Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill. Muhammad Ali and Henry Cooper, pictured in 1992, retained a mutual respect throughout their lives Infamous bout: Sir Henry Cooper and Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) weigh in ahead of their bout at Wembley By Royal appointment: Prince William is joined by Sir Henry Cooper in 2006 He became a familiar face on television following his retirement and became one of the team captains on the BBC quiz show A Question of Sport for a number of years. He lived in Hildenborough, in Kent, with his beloved Italian-born wife Albina, 71, until her death in 2008, when she died suddenly of a heart attack. They had been married 47 years. Famous face: Cooper advertised Brut aftershave in the 1980s Chairman of Nizels Golf Club in the town, he was knighted in 2000 for services to charity as well as boxing. Sir Henry also famously advertised Brut aftershave and breakfast cereal on television in the 1980s. and was very active in charity work. Brought up on a south east London council estate, he was relocated as evacuees to Lancing on the Sussex coast suring the second World War. George Cooper, Henry’s twin, died on 11 April 2010, aged 76. In 2006 Sir Henry was taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and fitted with a pacemaker. It happened on


"""It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of good fortune, must be in want of a wife"", is the first line of which Jane Austen novel?"

SparkNotes: Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 1–4 Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1–4, page 2 page 1 of 2 Summary: Chapters 1–2 It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. (See Important Quotations Explained ) The news that a wealthy young gentleman named Charles Bingley has rented the manor known as Netherfield Park causes a great stir in the neighboring village of Longbourn, especially in the Bennet household. The Bennets have five unmarried daughters, and Mrs. Bennet, a foolish and fussy gossip, is the sort who agrees with the novel’s opening words: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” She sees Bingley’s arrival as an opportunity for one of the girls to obtain a wealthy spouse, and she therefore insists that her husband call on the new arrival immediately. Mr. Bennet torments his family by pretending to have no interest in doing so, but he eventually meets with Mr. Bingley without their knowing. When he reveals to Mrs. Bennet and his daughters that he has made their new neighbor’s acquaintance, they are overjoyed and excited. Summary: Chapters 3–4 (See Important Quotations Explained ) Eager to learn more, Mrs. Bennet and the girls question Mr. Bennet incessantly. A few days later, Mr. Bingley returns the visit, though he does not meet Mr. Bennet’s daughters. The Bennets invite him to dinner shortly afterward, but he is called away to London. Soon, however, he returns to Netherfield Park with his two sisters, his brother-in-law, and a friend named Darcy. Mr. Bingley and his guests go to a ball in the nearby town of Meryton. The Bennet sisters attend the ball with their mother. The eldest daughter, Jane, dances twice with Bingley. Within Elizabeth’s hearing, Bingley exclaims to Darcy that Jane is “the most beautiful creature” he has ever beheld. Bingley suggests that Darcy dance with Elizabeth, but Darcy refuses, saying, “she is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.” He proceeds to declare that he has no interest in women who are “slighted by other men.” Elizabeth takes an immediate and understandable disliking to Darcy. Because of Darcy’s comments and refusal to dance with anyone not rich and well bred, the neighborhood takes a similar dislike; it declares Bingley, on the other hand, to be quite “amiable.” At the end of the evening, the Bennet women return to their house, where Mrs. Bennet regales her husband with stories from the evening until he insists that she be silent. Upstairs, Jane relates to Elizabeth her surprise that Bingley danced with her twice, and Elizabeth replies that Jane is unaware of her own beauty. Both girls agree that Bingley’s sisters are not well-mannered, but whereas Jane insists that they are charming in close conversation, Elizabeth continues to harbor a dislike for them. The narrator then provides the reader with Bingley’s background: he inherited a hundred thousand pounds from his father, but for now, in spite of his sisters’ complaints, he lives as a tenant. His friendship with Darcy is “steady,” despite the contrast in their characters, illustrated in their respective reactions to the Meryton ball. Bingley, cheerful and sociable, has an excellent time and is taken with Jane; Darcy, more clever but less tactful, finds the people dull and even criticizes Jane for smiling too often (Bingley’s sisters, on the other hand, find Jane to be “a sweet girl,” and Bingley therefore feels secure in his good opinion of her). Analysis: Chapters 1–4 The opening sentence of Pride and Prejudice—“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife”—establishes the centrality of advantageous marriage, a fundamental social value of Regency England. The arrival of Mr. Bingley (and news of his fortune) is the event that sets the novel in motion. He delivers the prospect of a marriage of wealth and good connections for the eager Bennet girls. The opening sentence has a subtle, unstated sign


Which man, who is credited with being the first 'white- faced clown', died on May 31st. in 1837?

The Last Laugh: Why Clowns Will Never Die | Collectors Weekly The Last Laugh: Why Clowns Will Never Die By Lisa Hix — April 3rd, 2014 It’s no secret that clowns make people uncomfortable. Believe it or not, that’s the point: Clowns were created to test social conventions and speak truth to power, wagging their gloved fingers at institutional tomfoolery. When they’re right, we cheer them on—and when they’re wrong, usually in the most familiar, human way possible, they get their comeuppance in the form of painful or embarrassing pratfalls. To top it all it all off, clowns put many people on edge with their suspiciously cheerful costumes, exaggerated facial features, and seeming lack of impulse control. “In many cultures, clowns would do things that were considered forbidden.” Over the past 30 years, this general unease has blossomed into full-on clown hate in the United States, to the point where we have violent web games , popular Facebook pages , frequent Tweets, and blog rants dedicated to ridiculing clowns as creeps and monsters with phony, fixed smiles. You would think that, as the New York Daily News erroneously assumed, since clowns are more reviled than ever, no one in their right mind would want the job, and the tradition would be dying out in the United States and Canada. But the truth is North America still has more clowns than it knows what do to with. In the same article in which the Daily News asserted a shortage, it also reported that 531 clowns applied to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus last year, and “The Greatest Show on Earth” only hired 11. That’s 520 out-of-work clowns—quite the opposite of a shortage. Top: A detail of a 1955 poster advertising Geo. W. Cole’s Famous 3-Ring Circus. Above: In 2010, Daigo Mizutani, Fukue Mizutani, Misa Koya, and Yoshifumi Ogura won a skit competition at the annual World Clown Association Convention. (Via WorldClown.com) “If there were a clown shortage up here in Winnipeg, I’d be happy because I’d be getting a lot more shows,” says Deanna “Dee Dee” Hartmier , president of the World Clown Association , who says she was misquoted by the Daily News. “We’ve got about 40 clowns in the city, and those 40 clowns are still vying for the same large corporate gigs and birthday parties.” Making it as a professional clown is pretty much as hard as it is in any entertainment field, she explains. Prestigious jobs at Ringling Bros. or Cirque du Soleil are rare achievements. Today, trained clowns are more likely to find part-time work at hospitals and schools or as freelance entertainers for private children’s birthday parties or corporate family picnics. “Clowning is not an easy business,” Hartmier says, “and it’s not necessarily a steady income. Most clowns end up doing it part-time unless they get into one of the circuses or they get full-time corporate gigs. If you’re looking at the younger clowns who want to get into it, they can’t survive. They’ve got to have other jobs.” Today, diverse subcultures have embraced traditional clowning, from Christian ministries in small-town and suburban America, who use the foolish behavior to communicate moral lessons to children, to expressive arts therapists in urban areas, who encourage clients of all ages to try the exaggerated emotions of clowning to convey their mental states. Still other aspiring clowns have adapted clowning into a more modern and even adult art form, and are often dismissed by professional-clown organizations like the WCA, which train clowns as politically correct, child-friendly entertainers and educators more along the lines of Bozo or Clarabell; they never sexualize their performances or riff on controversial politics. Instead, these registered clowns are well-versed in how to approach children without frightening them, how to behave in traumatic hospital situations, and what the child safety concerns are. Sister Innocenta of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at Gay Pride Paris in 2007. (Via WikiCommons) For their part, so-called adult clowns are also students of the comedic form. Harkening back to court j


Which part does Matt Damon play in the film 'Invictus'?

Invictus (2009) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Director: a list of 30 titles created 27 Sep 2011 a list of 30 titles created 28 May 2012 a list of 49 titles created 09 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 14 Jan 2014 a list of 33 titles created 01 May 2014 Search for " Invictus " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    10 wins & 33 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A drama centered on three people -- a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy -- who are touched by death in different ways. Director: Clint Eastwood The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it. Director: Clint Eastwood Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players. Director: Bennett Miller The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in WWII. Director: Clint Eastwood The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. Director: Boaz Yakin A grief-stricken mother takes on the LAPD to her own detriment when it stubbornly tries to pass off an obvious impostor as her missing child, while also refusing to give up hope that she will find him one day. Director: Clint Eastwood The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Director: John Lee Hancock Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him. Director: Thomas Carter Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region. Director: Paul Greengrass J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years, looks back on his professional and personal life. Director: Clint Eastwood An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. Director: George Clooney The story of Jackie Robinson from his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1945 to his historic 1947 rookie season when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Director: Brian Helgeland Edit Storyline The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. Written by alfiehitchie His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion. See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 11 December 2009 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: The Human Factor See more  » Filming Locations: $8,611,147        (USA) (11 December 2009) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Jonah Lomu is portrayed by Zak Feaunati , who was once a player of the Bath Rugby team and is (2009) head of Rugby at Bishop Vesey'


Which 'Beatle' had a hit single with 'Photograph'?

The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) How do you pick, let alone rank, the 12 best tracks recorded by the most beloved and influential pop band of all time? Elysa Gardner offers USA TODAY's purely subjective list of Beatles favorites. Post to Facebook The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) How do you pick, let alone rank, the 12 best tracks recorded by the most beloved and influential pop band of all time? Elysa Gardner offers USA TODAY's purely subjective list of Beatles favorites. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1aU6lG3 CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 53 To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs The 12 best Beatles songs (yes, we dared to go there) Elysa Gardner , @elysagardner, USA TODAY 9:36 p.m. EST February 2, 2014 We're still madly in love with The Beatles, 50 years after Pan Am Flight 101 brought the Fab Four to our shores on Feb. 7, 1964. USA TODAY marks that magical week with five days of special coverage. Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon of The Beatles, in a rehearsal studio in 1965. (Photo: Robert Whitaker, Getty Images) How do you pick, let alone rank, the 12 best tracks recorded by the most beloved and influential pop band of all time? The premise is ridiculous, the task impossible. But just for fun (and with apologies to inevitable dissenters), Elysa Gardner offers USA TODAY's purely subjective list of Beatles favorites. 1) Ticket to Ride No single better reflects the mix of ambition, tension and pure pop genius that made The Beatles unique than Ticket to Ride. John Lennon and Paul McCartney have disputed the authorship of this chart-topping, spine-tingling hit from 1965's Help! Lennon maintained that McCartney's contribution was essentially Ringo Starr's propulsive drum part, a key element in the production, which prefigures a heavier, more muscular rock sound. The bridge is just as brilliant: The band suddenly, frantically picks up the pace, and the tune becomes precociously groovy even as it reflects the nervous desperation lurking beneath that soaring melody and majestic arrangement. The first Beatles song that ran over three minutes long, Ticket to Ride is perfection all the way through. 2) I Want to Hold Your Hand There are few things as blissful, or as hard to pull off, as a happy pop song, free of sentimentality or snark. No rock group is responsible for more such treasures than The Beatles; a number of them are on this list, none more effervescent than 1963's I Want to Hold Your Hand, the band's first No.1 hit in the USA. Fittingly, the song that allowed The Beatles to conquer America was a joint effort between Lennon and McCartney, who wrote it sitting together in the basement of McCartney's then-girlfriend Jane Asher's parents. I Want to Hold Your Hand's joyful simplicity is deceptive; there are tricky chord shifts and syncopated (hand-clapped) rhythms within rhythms. But the effect is unfussy exuberance — just try listening to it without grinning. 3) A Day in the Life Had The Beatles split up after the 1967 release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, this closing track would have been the ideal coda to an amazing career. Instead, A Day in the Life was at once a summation of the band's distinctive strengths — Lennon and McCartney's songcraft, at another collaborative peak; the intuition and invention that enabled the four musicians and their studio colleagues to push the experimental envelope — and a sign that The Beatles' creative juices were still flowing in full force. The gorgeous apocalyptic meltdown that concludes Sgt. Pepper's psychedelic trip begins through Lennon's eyes and voice. He adapted the creepy opening scenarios from real-life incidents. McCartney conceived the middle section that interrupts the disturbing dream and introduces classical elements — preparing the listener, almost, for


Which Middle East airline has an in-flight magazine called 'Oryx', the antelope which is on its logo?

Learn and talk about Qatar Airways, 1993 establishments in Qatar, Airlines established in 1993, Airlines of Qatar, Arab Air Carriers Organization members .com Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. ( Arabic : القطرية, Al Qatariyah), [4] operating as Qatar Airways, is the state-owned flag carrier [5] [6] of Qatar . Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha , [7] the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, linking over 150 international destinations across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania from its base at Hamad International Airport , using a fleet of more than 180 aircraft. Qatar Airways Group employs more than 40,000 people, of whom 24,000 work directly for Qatar Airways. The carrier has been a member of the Oneworld alliance since October 2013 (2013-10), the first Gulf carrier to sign with one of the three airline alliances. Contents Qatar Airways was established on November 22, 1993 (1993-11-22); [8] operations started on January 20, 1994 (1994-01-20). [9] Amman was first served in May 1994 (1994-05). [10] In April 1995 (1995-04), the airline's CEO was the Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani who employed a staff of 75. By this time the fleet consisted of two Airbus A310s that served a route network including Abu Dhabi , Bangkok , Cairo , Dubai , Khartoum , Kuwait , London , Madras , Manila , Muscat , Osaka ,[ contradictory ] Sharjah , Taipei , Tokyo and Trivandrum . [9] During 1995, two ex- All Nippon Airways Boeing 747s were bought from Boeing . [11] [12] The airline acquired a second-hand Boeing 747SP from Air Mauritius in 1996. [13] [14] A Qatar Airways Airbus A320-200 in old livery on short final to Domodedovo International Airport in 2005. Services to Athens , Istanbul , Madras and Tunis were suspended in late 1996, whereas Calcutta and Muscat were removed from the route network in January and September 1997 (1997-09), respectively. [15] Flights to London were launched during 1997. [16] The airline also took delivery of two second-hand 231-seater Airbus A300-600R aircraft on lease from Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services (AWAS) during the year; they replaced two Boeing 747s. The entering of these two A300s into the fleet also marked the introduction of a new logo. [17] A third A300-600R joined the fleet shortly afterwards, also on lease from AWAS. [18] In July 1998 (1998-07) the carrier placed a firm order with Airbus for six Airbus A320s , slated for delivery between 2001 and 2005; it also took options for five more aircraft of the type. [19] [20] Also in 1998, the carrier struck a deal with Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE) for the lease of four Airbus A320s, with deliveries scheduled between February and April 1999 (1999-04); [21] these latter four aircraft were aimed at replacing the Boeing 727-200 Advanced fleet and to fill the capacity gap before the hand over of the first A320 from Airbus. [20] The airline took delivery of the first A320 powered by Aero Engines V2500 on lease from SALE in February 1999 (1999-02). [22] A Qatar Airways Airbus A340-600 departing from London Heathrow Airport in 2014. The airline became a customer for the type in 2003. [23] A fourth A300-600R on lease from AWAS joined the fleet in April 2000 (2000-04). [24] In October 2000 (2000-10), Qatar Airways ordered an International Aero Engines V2500-powered Airbus A319CJ and took an option for another aircraft of the type. [25] The airline became the Airbus A380 's ninth customer in 2001 when two aircraft of the type were ordered, plus two options. [26] Also that year, the airline resumed services to Jakarta . [27] In 2002, the government of Qatar withdrew from Gulf Air . [28] [29] In June 2003 (2003-06), a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 was the first aircraft that resumed the international services to Iraq when it flew the Doha– Basra route. [30] Also that month, Qatar Airways incorporated its first dedicated cargo aircraft to the fleet. It was an Airbus A300-600R that was converted to freighter in Germany for US$10 million. [31] Also in June 2003 (2003


'CL' is the international vehicle code for which country?

Country codes Warning! This page is no longer updated regularly. Please see the Country Codes page of Russ Rowlett's "How Many?" dictionary. There you find a list with six types of country codes. Country codes ISO 3166 and car codes I had difficulties finding the car country codes so I made this page. Please note that the car codes are also sometimes used as international postal codes, at least in Europe (CEPT codes). Most of this page is stolen from this FTP document . NEW! Ken Bagnall sent me these sportive country codes which are use by the International Olympic Committee and others. Certainly, these codes are different from the three-letter ISO codes below. After I made this list I have become aware that the car country codes are officially known (in English) as international Distinguishing Signs. I have also found other pages with the codes on them: An     updated one (with flags that take a long time to download) Auto World Symbols' info page gives facts of different kinds. The distinguishing signs were introduced by the UN at the Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 1968 November 8th) . Warning: The convention is in GIF image format!) Status of this convention including distingtive letters of some 54 distinguishing signs can be found in the database of UN treaties, chapter XI, B, 19. (You should really register to get the to UN documents linked above.) NEW! There is a new page with ISO and olympic coutry codes: Country Codes , in "How Many?" by Russ Rowlett. ISO 3166 codes                        -----------------------    Car                        /            \  country Country                     A 2   A 3   Number    code ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AFGHANISTAN                   AF   AFG   004    � (AFG) ALBANIA                     AL   ALB   008    � (AL ) ALGERIA                     DZ   DZA   012    � (DZ ) AMERICAN SAMOA                 AS   ASM   016    �  ANDORRA                     AD   AND   020    � (AND) ANGOLA                     AO   AGO   024    �  ANGUILLA                    AI   AIA   660    �  ANTARCTICA                   AQ   ATA   010    �  ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA               AG   ATG   028    �  ARGENTINA                    AR   ARG   032    � (RA ) ARMENIA                     AM   ARM   051    � (ARM) ARUBA                      AW   ABW   533    �  AUSTRALIA                    AU   AUS   036    � (AUS) AUSTRIA                     AT   AUT   040    � (A ) AZERBAIJAN                   AZ   AZE   031    � (AZ )  BAHAMAS                     BS   BHS   044    � (BS ) BAHRAIN                     BH   BHR   048    � (BRN) BANGLADESH                   BD   BGD   050    � (BD ) BARBADOS                    BB   BRB   052    � (BDS) BELARUS                     BY   BLR   112    � (BY ) [obsolescent (SU )] BELGIUM                     BE   BEL   056    � (B ) BELIZE                     BZ   BLZ   084    � (BH ) BENIN                      BJ   BEN   204    � (DY ) BERMUDA                     BM   BMU   060    �  BHUTAN                     BT   BTN   064    �  BOLIVIA                     BO   BOL   068    � (BOL) BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA             BA   BIH   070    � (BIH) BOTSWANA                    BW


Which Roman Emperor came between Claudius and Galba?

Roman Emperors - DIR Galba [Additional entry on this emperor's life is available in DIR Archives] John Donahue College of William and Mary Introduction The evidence for the principate of Galba is unsatisfactory. The sources either concentrate on the personality of the man, thereby failing to offer a balanced account of his policies and a firm chronological base for his actions; or, they focus on the final two weeks of his life at the expense of the earlier part of his reign. [[1]] As a result, a detailed account of his principate is difficult to write. Even so, Galba is noteworthy because he was neither related to nor adopted by his predecessor Nero . Thus, his accession marked the end of the nearly century-long control of the Principate by the Julio-Claudians. Additionally, Galba's declaration as emperor by his troops abroad set a precedent for the further political upheavals of 68-69. Although these events worked to Galba's favor initially, they soon came back to haunt him, ending his tumultuous rule after only seven months. Early Life and Rise to Power Born 24 December 3 BC in Tarracina, a town on the Appian Way 65 miles south of Rome, Servius Galba was the son of C. Sulpicius Galba and Mummia Achaica. [[2]] Galba's connection with the noble house of the Servii gave him great prestige and assured his acceptance among the highest levels of Julio-Claudian society.  Adopted in his youth by Livia, the mother of the emperor Tiberius , he is said to have owed much of his early advancement to her. [[3]] Upon her death, Livia made Galba her chief legatee, bequeathing him some 50 million sesterces. Tiberius , Livia's heir, reduced the amount, however, and then never paid it. Galba's marriage proved to be a further source of disappointment, as he outlived both his wife Lepida and their two sons. Nothing else is known of Galba's immediate family, other than that he remained a widower for the rest of his life. Although the details of Galba's early political career are incomplete, the surviving record is one of an ambitious Roman making his way in the Emperor's service. Suetonius records that as praetor Galba put on a new kind of exhibition for the people - elephants walking on a rope. [[4]] Later, he served as governor of the province of Aquitania, followed by a six-month term as consul at the beginning of 33. [[5]] Ironically, as consul he was succeeded by Salvius Otho, whose own son would succeed Galba as emperor. Over the years three more governorships followed - Upper Germany (date unknown), North Africa (45) and Hispania Tarraconensis, the largest of Spain's three provinces (61). He was selected as a proconsul of Africa by the emperor Claudius himself instead of by the usual method of drawing lots. During his two-year tenure in the province he successfully restored internal order and quelled a revolt by the barbarians. As an imperial legate he was a governor in Spain for eight years under Nero , even though he was already in his early sixties when he assumed his duties. The appointment showed that Galba was still considered efficient and loyal. [[6]] In all of these posts Galba generally displayed an enthusiasm for old-fashioned disciplina, a trait consistent with the traditional characterization of the man as a hard-bitten aristocrat of the old Republican type. Such service did not go unnoticed, as he was honored with triumphal insignia and three priesthoods during his career. On the basis of his ancestry, family tradition and service to the state Galba was the most distinguished Roman alive (with the exception of the houses of the Julii and Claudii) at the time of Nero's demise in 68. The complex chain of events that would lead him to the Principate later that year began in March with the rebellion of Gaius Iulius Vindex, the governor of Gallia Lugdunensis. Vindex had begun to sound out provincial governors about support for a rebellion perhaps in late 67 or early 68. Galba did not respond but, because of his displeasure with Neronian misgovernment, neither did he inform the emperor of these treasonous s


Which sport uses the terms 'Set', 'Spike' and 'Block'?

Complete List of Volleyball Terms | Defense | Hitting Terms Mintonette: The original name given to the game we now call Volleyball. Nectar: A perfect and sweet set. Paintbrush: When a hitter swings but then barely touches the bottom of the ball, dropping it over the opposing blocker.  Lollipop: A lollipop is an easy serve that flies high into the sky and over the net. It is not the most sophisticated serve. Volleyball Lingo: "That's a Lollipop!" Chester: When a player is hit hard in the chest by a serve or spike. Ouch! Swipe or Wipe: When a ball is pushed off an opposing block by a hitter and lands out of bounds Coach Kill: When an opponent serves the ball into the net or out of the court just after there was a substitution or a time out. Deep Dish: A very soft set where the ball rests in a players hands for a bit too long. Pepper: A drill where two players partner to warm up by passing, setting and hitting the ball back and forth. Rainbow: A soft shot over the blockers with an arc that resembles a rainbow. Six Pack: Sometimes known as facial, this term is used when a blocker gets hit in the head or the face by a spiked ball. Some Common Volleyball Terms: Bump: When the ball hits the forearms and is passed on. Spike: A ball hit with force by an offensive player trying to hit so that the defense cannot recover the ball. Dig: When a player passes a strongly spiked ball that is close to the floor.  Ace: An outstanding serve which is not passable by the opposing team and results in a point for the serving team.  Kill: An attack that earns the offensive team an immediate point. Block: When one, two or three players jump in front of the opposing spiker with their arms raised to prevent the ball from coming over to their side of the court. Volleyball Lingo: "Kong Block" Assist: This is when a player sets up a teammate with a pass, set or dig so that the teammate can spike the ball and earn a point for the team. Free Ball: An easy ball for the opposing team to play. Joust: When two players from opposite teams meet above the net to contact the ball. Line Shot: A ball that is spiked right down the opposing team's sideline.,/ Shank: A bad pass that flies into the audience or anywhere that it is not supposed to. Side-Out: When the receiving team earns the right to serve after winning a rally. Strong Side: When a left handed hitter is hitting from the right front position or when a right handed hitter is hitting from the left front position. Cut Shot: When a ball travels at a very sharp angle across the net from a spike at the hitter's strong side. Dink: A push of the ball around or over the blocker. This is totally legal. Volleyball Lingo: "Have the been overlapping?" Overlap: This term refers to the positions of the players before contact with the ball while serving.  Forearm Pass: When a player bumps the ball with the fleshy part of their forearms. Key: To predict a team's next play by watching how they have played so far. Overhand Pass: A pass that is controlled by the fingers and thumbs with both hands open taking place just above the forehead. Doubles: A game with four players involved, two on each side. We see this mostly played outdoors, on the sand or grass. Rotation: The movement of the players clockwise around the court and through the serving position. Tagged: A player gets tagged when they cannot move fast enough out of the way of a hard hit ball. Volleyball Lingo: "Tagged, Facial or Six Pack" Approach: A fast run toward the net before he jumps into the air to spike the ball. Beach Dig: Also called a "deep dish" this is when the ball is received with open hands. Dump: When an opponent uses a soft hit by the net instead of a spike so as to throw off the other team. Power Alley: A cross court spike that reaches the farthest end of the court. To read more common volleyball terms - or more terms in hitting and defense, check the other sections below. Volleyball Terms Related Pages


Shrewsbury School | Home Shrewsbury School Moser Library Centenary Forthcoming Events These are just some of our events from our Calendar - Clicking on an event title will show the event in more detail. Saturday 14 January 2017 11:00 Music Scholars' Recital at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury Shrewsbury School musicians are looking forward to returning to the wonderful Emmanuel Church in Didsbury near Manchester for the seventh successive year. This concert is part of an established series of Saturday morning 'Coffee Concerts' at Emmanuel Church, attracting a sizeable local audience. Please come along and join them. FREE admission 19:30 An Evening of Music in aid of OnTrack (Maidment Auditorium) OnTrack is a charitable organisation aiming to deliver free tuition in music to young persons who are not in a position to pay in order that they may develop confidence and communication skills and thrive in society.  They provide instruments, rehearsal venues and recording facilities too. OnTrack's founder members are Mick Allport and Colin Green who have extensive experience as successful professional musicians and educators, and we are looking forward to an evening of music by Mick, Colin and guests in aid of the charity. Mick Allport started playing in the Household Cavalry Military Band as a clarinettist. He then became a detective in Thames Valley Police for 13 years before returning to music and becoming a professional Saxophonist and Clarinettist, being a prominent figure at the Marlborough Jazz festival.  Colin Green’s career began with Rock singer Billy Fury and was subsequently Musical Director for Eddie Calvert, Georgie Fame and Alan Price.  Since 1959 he has performed as a guitarist for recordings on disc with many of the leading acts of recent years including Elton John, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Tom Jones, Kiri Te Kanawa, Gene Vincent, Jose Carreras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Bjork.  Musical Director for Dame Shirley Bassey from June 1995 to August 2003, conducting orchestras all over the world and her rendition of 'Goldfinger' at the 'Party at the Palace' celebration at Buckingham Palace; this was seen worldwide by an estimated audience of 200 million! Please do join us for a wonderful evening of Jazz music in aid of a fantastic charity, the concert has been organised by Upper Sixth-Former Ben Higgins and admission is FREE- with a retiring collection in aid of OnTrack. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or 01743 280812 Sunday 15 January 2017 11.00 am - 90-minute guided walk of Owen's Shrewsbury 2.00 pm - Lectures by Dr Guy Cuthbertson, Dr Martin Deahl and Dr Adrian Barlow 7.30pm - Recital of readings and chamber works Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/stchadsshrewsbury or telephone 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply), by post or in person from St Chad's Office, 1 St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX (cheques payable to: The Friends of St Chad's Shrewsbury) For more inforamtion, please email friends@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com or jyoung@shrewsbury.org.uk . Monday 30 January 2017 19:30 'Persuasion Lecture Series: The Holocaust': Freddy Naftel (Hodgson Hall) Freddy Naftel describes himself as ‘a Holocaust Enrichment Educator.’ He is the son and grandson of German refugees; his great-grandmother survived the camps, but his great-aunt and uncle perished in Auschwitz. He has spoken at over 150 schools throughout the UK, and in his presentations he usually concentrates on the issue of rising anti-Semitism, its causes and arguments. In his talk he will consider the theme of Persuasion in relation to prejudice, discrimination and the Holocaust. This talk takes place in the Haining Auditorium in Hodgson Hall and is open to members of the public. There is no charge for admission. Thursday 2 February 2017 19:30 An Evening of Chamber Music performed by Music Scholars and Musicians of Shrewsbury School (Barber Institute, Birmingham) Following last year's very successful concert in the Holywell Room in Oxford, do join us for what promises to be another wonderful evening of music-maki


Who is the husband of Dutch model Lara Stone?

Lara Stone 'cried the whole day' on son's first birthday Lara Stone admits she 'cried the whole day' on son Alfred's first birthday July 15, 2014 by hellomagazine.com Lara Stone admits she 'cried the whole day' on her son Alfred's first birthday as she talks candidly about motherhood and learning to love her 'arm flab' With her usual charm and candour, Lara Stone has opened up about motherhood – and learning to love her imperfections. The 30-year-old supermodel, mum to one-year-old Alfred with husband David Walliams , spoke to The EDIT about life since becoming a mummy. CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE Lara Stone has opened up on motherhood in a candid new interview "On his (Alfred's) birthday, I cried the whole day," the star admitted to Net-A-Porter's digital magazine. "When they're born and just a helpless little blob laid on your chest, they're so vulnerable and little. And now he's this huge monster – in the loveliest way. "He doesn't really say words, but he can make himself understood," she added with a smile. "He's very strong-minded and he knows exactly what he wants to do, and if it's not right he'll have a huge tantrum. He's completely hilarious – this little boy, stamping his little foot." Asked if she recognises parts of herself in her son, Lara replied, "Yeah, the tantrums, but I don't look as cute as him when I do it." That refreshingly down-to-earth attitude was something that Lara employed when it came to giving birth. Lara Stone and her husband David Walliams welcomed Alfred on 6 May 2013 Speaking about the pressure put on women to give birth as naturally as possible, the Dutch model noted, "The only thing that should matter is that you and your baby are both healthy – alive, even, by the end of giving birth. "I had friends who said they were going to have a water birth, music and candles. I was like, 'Who gives a s*** if you had an epidural or a C-section or you just breathed through it?' "The reward at the end of it isn't that you can say to your friends 'I had a natural birth'. Your reward is that you have a beautiful healthy baby." Lara returned to work four months after giving birth to Alfred, and she has admitted that struggling with her changing body during pregnancy meant she was nervous to get back in front of the camera. Lara Stone pictured at seven months pregnant "If it wasn't for my job, I'm not sure how worried I would have been about the whole thing," she admitted. "During my pregnancy I wasn't exercising a lot…. I was huge." The star, who has been working out with Bodyism Gym founder James Duigan since her son was six weeks old, has finally learnt to embrace her post-baby shape. "I'm just trying to accept it right now. And it's ok, because the things women can do with their bodies are amazing. "You have to sit there and really think about it: 'Oh, I grew this little person's fingernails in my tummy.' After that, do you really give a s*** about arm flab? Because I don't."


Which Spanish city is the home of football club 'Hercules'?

Official: Hercules Complete Signing Of Netherlands International Piet Velthuizen - Goal.com Official: Hercules Complete Signing Of Netherlands International Piet Velthuizen Featured Aug 24, 2010 16:28:00 The former Vitesse shot-stopper moves to the Liga new boys... La Liga new boys Hercules have pulled off a major coup by securing the signature of Dutch international goalkeeper Piet Velthuizen from Eredivisie side Vitesse . The 23-year-old broke into the first team of the Arnhem club in 2007, and his performances were good enough to ensure a contract extension through to 2011. In addition Velthuizen was a member of the Netherlands squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and he has received one full international cap from Oranje. Now the big-spending promoted club have taken him to Spain for an undisclosed fee. The shot-stopper will complete a medical tomorrow morning at the home of the Blanquiazules, and subject to there being no fitness concerns, he will be unveiled in a mass media press conference tomorrow afternoon. Velthuizen becomes the eighth summer addition of Hercules, following other high-profile purchases such as Nelson Valdez from Borussia Dortmund and Mohammed Sarr from Belgian side Standard Liege. Former French international striker David Trezeguet is also thought to be mulling over a move to the men from Alicante. Follow Goal.com on


Which newspaper was re-branded as 'The Sun' in 1964?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 15 | 1964: The Sun newspaper is born 1964: The Sun newspaper is born The Sun newspaper is published today for the first time. It is replacing the Mirror Group's Daily Herald, which has been losing readers and advertising revenue for several years. The newest arrival on Fleet Street is promising to follow a "radical" and "independent" agenda - unlike its predecessor which had strong ties to the Labour party. The TUC sold its 49% stake in the paper in 1960. Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) and the International Press Corporation (IPC) took over ownership of the Herald in 1961. It was previously owned by Odhams Press, which had seen it reach a circulation of two million in 1933, the highest in the world at the time. The Sun is a radical newspaper Sydney Jacobson, Editor In a bid to broaden the Herald's appeal once more, MGN, is relaunching the paper as the Sun, with the slogan "A paper born of the age we live in". Editor Sydney Jacobson said his new paper would be "totally independent, no ties with any party or movement... totally free to make up its own mind." The paper's launch coincides with the announcement of a general election next month. Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home, whose Conservative party has been in power for 13 years, will be up against the man described as Labour's thrusting new grammar school boy, Harold Wilson. Asked where his party's loyalties would lie in the coming election battle, Mr Jacobson replied: "The Sun is a radical newspaper. Can a radical newspaper support the present government?" It is a competitive time for newspapers. Faced with rising costs, the Daily Sketch was the first to raise its cover price from 3d to 4d in June, but others are expected to follow suit. The Daily Mirror - The Sun's stablemate - has a current circulation of five million but even so it is not expected to be able to resist the price increase beyond the end of the year. The Mirror Group is splashing out on free beer and christening mugs for new babies to promote the Sun's arrival and Herald's demise.


On which island is the resort of Ayia Napa?

Christofinia Hotel – Luxury Resort, Ayia Napa, Cyprus - Home Home Postal Address: Nissi Avenue 112,P.O. Box 30281 5342 Ayia Napa Check In Date: Christofinia Hotel - Ayia Napa, Cyprus   Christofinia Hotel is situated in the islands leading cosmopolitan resort of Ayia Napa, 3km from the town centre and only 150 meters from the picturesque, white sands and crystal clear waters of Nissi Beach and Macronisos Beach. The hotel offers a great opportunity for couples and families who wish to combine the best of what Ayia Napa has to offer, in the setting of a friendly, modern and relaxing atmosphere. Hotel Overview Cyprus may seem like a small island, but it is an island steeped in historical and natural beauty. Our Cyprus travel information pages and our hotel website will tell you everything you need to know in advance about Cyprus and Christofinia Hotel. Christofinia Hotel, in Agia Napa, Cyprus occupies a superb location overlooking the golden sandy beaches and sparkling waters of Agia Napa. Christofinia Hotel is the perfect destination in Cyprus for vacations from March to October. Christofinia hotel has ensured that you can enjoy all that Cyprus has to offer. Christofinia Hotel’s guests are encouraged to try some of the amazing water sports offered. Facilities for diving and swimming are available close to the hotel. For a much more exciting Cyprus leisure activity the guests can experience scuba diving in the beautiful waters near the national park Cape Greko. Historical and religious sights’ such as Ayia Napa Monastery are situated in the centre of Agia Napa. Or there’s the naturally beautiful Cape Greko where you can go walking or cycling through the beautiful nature. Christofinia Hotel offers everything, from class, prestige, fine dining, swimming pools, gym but above all the best service with warmth that makes everyone feel at home. Experience, relax, play and be entertained at Christofinia Hotel. Christofinia Hotel is the excellent choice for holiday-makers, couples and families, offering high standards of accommodation and impressive range of facilities in exclusive surroundings. Cyprus is an island of spectacular beauty; a living mosaic of cultures, cuisine and undiscovered riches, Cyprus is a romantic place with something for everyone. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome from this fascinating island, with its wonderful beaches and clear blue seas. With the country surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea there are more than enough beaches for you to experience. Agia Napa has the most beautiful sandy beaches in Cyprus and most of them are blue flag awarded. Not the only the sunny Mediterranean beaches enclosed by rugged cliffs can be found, but also cool cedar forests, scented orange groves and gentle meadows blanketed in wildflowers, charming villages, ruins of ancient civilisations and distinctive local cultures: there are whole worlds to discover in this exceptionally accessible island, where the service is extraordinary and the people are as warm as the Mediterranean sun. As the sun sets and nightlife begins, you will find everything, from traditional taverns to lively bars and clubs. Take time to discover the breath-taking Troodos Mountains and the raw beauty of Akamas peninsula, or explore some of the island's rich history, from pre-historic tombs to Crusader castles. The Agia Napa monastery is another major historical site and is located in the middle of the village of Ayia Napa surrounded by a high wall. It has extensive links to the history of Cyprus, as the name of the village is taken from the ancient Greek word for wooded valley, “Napa”. It was built in 1500 AD and is a well-known landmark close to Christofinia Hotel. Another Cyprus attraction is the naturally beautiful Cape Greko, which lies close to Ayia Napa on the way to Protaras. It is a protected natural park and has some beautiful and stunning sea caves, making it a popular choice for scuba divers. Cyprus can really please everyone: couples, families and groups can choose between lively resorts and quieter settings with plenty of sp


Who partnered Bill Medley on the hit single '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life'?

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - Time Of My Life - YouTube Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - Time Of My Life Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr 5, 2008 Dirty Dancing is a 1987 romance film credited as being one of the most watched films of all time, particularly among women. Written by Eleanor Bergstein, the film features Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes, and Jerry Orbach. The story details the moment of time that a teenaged girl crosses over into womanhood both physically and emotionally, through a relationship with a dance instructor during a family summer vacation. Approximately one third of the movie involves dancing scenes, and the finale is considered by many to be "the most goosebump-inducing dance scene in movie history. Originally a low-budget film by a new studio and with no major stars (at the time), Dirty Dancing became a massive hit. It has earned $US300 million worldwide, and was the first film to sell over one million copies on home video. The Dirty Dancing soundtrack is one of the bestselling soundtracks of all time, generating two multi-platinum albums and multiple singles, including, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", which won both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as a Grammy Award for best duet. In 2004, the film spawned a sequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, as well as a stage version in 2005 which has had sellout performances in Australia, Germany, and the UK, and is scheduled to play in its first North American city, Toronto, in October 2007. The 20th anniversary of the film's release was on August 21, 2007, and was marked with increased press attention, a 20th-anniversary DVD, and a new Dirty Dancing computer game Category


What is the name of the Neurosurgeon played by James Nesbitt in a recent ITV drama series?

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Which member of the Royal Family married Katharine Worsley in 1961?

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Who commanded the 'USS Bonhomme Richard' which sank after the 'Battle of Flamborough Head' in 1779?

History of the USS Bonhomme Richard History The Frigate BonHomme Richard In 1765, a 900-ton merchant vessel, DUC DE DURAS, was built in France for the East India Company. The ship was used for trading between France and the Orient. Ten years later, the ship would play a historic role in America's fight for independence. As the Revolutionary War raged on in the Colonies, the newly founded Continental Congress began gathering a small navy. By cutting down the English war efforts in North America this became immediate success. Those successes prompted the Continental Congress to send Benjamin Franklin, as an Ambassador in 1777, to advise the French Court and garner more European support efforts for the American war. In 1779, the King of France donated to the American cause the DUC DE DURAS, On February 4, 1779, the Continental Congress placed this fleet under the command of the Captain John Paul Jones. Swiftly, Jones refitted the DUC DE DURAS increasing her firepower to 20 guns a side, and renamed her BONHOMME RICHARD; in honor of both America and France. Captain John Paul Jones chose the Pen Name of Benjamin Franklin, the Ambassador to France, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanac." This early 18th century journal urged men to seek out roles in the public sphere and shape their own destinies. Clearly, his journal helped forge the will that resulted in the American Revolution. The Battle against HMS Serapis On June 19, 1779, Jones sailed BONHOMME RICHARD from L' Orient, France accompanied by ALLIANCE, PALLAS, VEGEANCE, and CERF. Their mission was to escort troop transports and merchant vessels under the convoy to Bordeaux, France, and cruise against the British in the Bay of Biscay. Forced to return to port for repairs, Jones' squadron sailed again on August 14, 1779. Going northwest around the British Isles into the Northern Sea and down the eastern seaboard of Great Britain, the squadron swiftly took 16 merchant vessels as prizes. On the evening of September 23, 1779, they encountered the Baltic Fleet of 41 near the English shore of Flamborough Head. Sailing for England, the Fleet was under the fleet of the newly built frigate, HMS SERAPIS (50 guns) and the small sloop of COUNTESS OF SCARBOROUGH (20 GUNS). Before the British fleet could respond, BON HOMME RICHARD lashed out at SERAPIS igniting a bitter struggle that would last the entire night. Early in the battle, the guns of Jones' main battery exploded, temporarily disabling his ship. To offset the SERAPIS' speed, Jones lashed his flagship alongside and continued the fight long after his subordinates regarded the situation as hopeless. Burning, sinking, and scattered with the dead and wounded, BONHOMME RICHARD lit up the darkness with a constant barrage. Jones struggled to keep his vessel afloat and, in one instance, an overwhelming number of prisoners in hold threatened to rush the deck to save from drowning. Jones defied all odds and continued the fight against Captain Pearson's SERAPIS. In the final hour, BONHOMME RICHARD'S mast was hit above the top-sail. Along with her Colors, a large section of the mast came crashing to the deck near Jones’s feet. In response to the downfallen colors, SERAPIS called out, "Have you struck your Colors?" Resoundingly, John Paul Jones exclaimed, "Struck Sir? I have not yet begun to fight!" With newfound will, his crew delivered decisive blows from all sides and aloft. Jones' sent 40 Marines and Sailors into the rigging with grenades and muskets. Decimated, SERAPIS could not avoid defeat and at 2230 she struck her Colors. Victorious, John Paul Jones commandeered SERAPIS and sailed her to Holland for repairs. Sadly, on September 24, 1779 at 1100, BONHOMME RICHARD sank never to rise from her watery grave. This epic battle was the American Navy's first-ever defeat of an English ship in English waters! Rallying colonial hope for freedom, Jones' victory established him to many as "The Father of the American Navy." CV/CVA-31 Bon Homme Richard (CV 31), the second ship to bear the name after John Paul Jones’s Revolutionary War Frigate was lau


"""Proud Edward's army. And sent him homeward. To think again."" are lines from the song 'Flower Of Scotland'. Who is the Edward?"

Battles involving England - Wars of Scottish Independence Battles involving England - Wars of Scottish Independence Songs about the Wars of Scottish Independence There were frequent border raids between the English and the Scots. In fact, the border fluctuated as one side or the other gained control. The dynasty of David I finally came to an end when Margaret of Norway died. There were two claimants to the throne, John of Balliol and Robert the Bruce . They asked Edward I of England to decide between them, and Edward chose John of Balliol. However, Edward undermined John's authority, as he wanted to become king of Scotland himself. John's advisors made a treaty of mutual assistance with France, which became known as the Auld Alliance. In retaliation, Edward invaded Scotland. John abdicated in 1296 and Edward gained control of Scotland. This caused Scotland to rise in revolt. Battle of Stirling Bridge 1297 (location) The English army was led by John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey and Hugh de Cressingham. The Scottish army was led by Andrew Moray and William Wallace. There were Scots fighting in the English army, as well. They met near Stirling, on the River Forth. The Scottish army defeated the English army. Andrew Moray died afterwards from his injuries. William Wallace became Guardian of Scotland. Battle of Falkirk 1298 (location) Edward I had been abroad when the Battle of Stirling Bridge happened. He returned to Britain, and led an army against William Wallace and his forces near Falkirk. He defeated William Wallace, and went on to take Scotland. Finally William Wallace was captured and executed in 1305. Battle of Bannockburn 1314 (location) Robert the Bruce had always had a claim to the throne of Scotland. At the start of the War of Scottish Independence, Robert the Bruce varied between supporting Edward I or the Scottish. However, in 1306, he decided to rebel against the English. Edward I died in 1307, and Edward II became king. He was not such a good soldier. Through a series of battles, Robert the Bruce gradually won back Scotland, with the final battle south of Stirling, at Bannockburn. The Scots decisively beat the English army and Scotland became independent again. Wallace Monument, where William Wallace watched the English army cross Stirling Bridge, before descending to defeat them The Flower of Scotland


What is 'Emma's' surname in the Jane Austen novel 'Emma'?

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Which cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his drawings of eccentric machines, was born on May 31st. 1872?

1000+ images about W Heath Robinson on Pinterest | Peeling potatoes, Drawing board and Pulley Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas W Heath Robinson William Heath Robinson (signed as W. Heath Robinson, 31 May 1872 – 13 September 1944) was an English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of eccentric machines. In the UK, the term "Heath Robinson" has entered the language as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contraption, similar to "Rube Goldberg" in the U.S. "Heath Robinson" is perhaps more often used in relation to temporary fixes using ingenuity and whatever is to hand. 51 Pins797 Followers


Who designed 'The Willow Tearooms' at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow?

The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow. Design by Charles Rennie MackintosWillow Tea Rooms, Glasgow — Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh   Welcome to the world-famous Willow Tea Rooms A visit to The Willow Tea Rooms is a must for anyone interested in enjoying tasty traditional food and drinks in an atmospheric setting. Owned by Anne Mulhern for over 30 years, the Willow Tea Rooms are very much part of the history of Glasgow, a go to place for many people, where our visitors enjoy seeing some of the recreated features from the partnership of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Kate Cranston in the early 1900s. Situated in the heart of Glasgow’s style mile, The Willow Tea Rooms at 97 Buchanan Street, are a recreation of the White Dining Room and Chinese Room, which were originally part of Miss Cranston’s Ingram Street Tea Rooms. The use of colour has probably never been more evident than in the contrast in these two rooms. And we have more good news…..The Willow Tea Rooms at Watt Brothers Store is now open!  Situated on the 3rd floor, the Tea Rooms are in our signature monochrome with colour pops of dove grey, lilac and purple.  The Tea Rooms continue to have a hint of Mackintosh and a focus on Miss Cranston, including a screen with recreated glass panels from the original Ingram Street Tea Rooms to complete the look. At both our Tea Rooms, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, morning coffee or afternoon tea – the choice is yours – all available all day. For that special day-out or celebration, Afternoon Tea is the perfect choice.


What was the title of the 1991 Channel 4 drama in which Robert Lindsay played 'Michael Murray' the militant Labour leader of a city council?

BFI Screenonline: G.B.H. (1991) (BBC, 1986), writer Alan Bleasdale continued his exploration of the roots of social conflict in Britain with G.B.H., a topical, highly ambitious work that remains his longest, most complex and expansive project to date. The intricate story is set in an unnamed northern town (it was mostly filmed in and around Manchester), now under the leadership of venal and corrupt Labour politician Michael Murray. Most viewers found Murray reminiscent of Derek Hatton , whose election to Liverpool City Council in the 1980s sparked great controversy for his affiliations with the Trotskyist group Militant Tendency, which eventually led to his expulsion from the Labour Party. The role of Murray was originally offered to Michael Palin , who eventually played Nelson, the headmaster who inadvertently sabotages a day of industrial action. The flashier role of his nemesis went to Robert Lindsay , who is enormously impressive as the philandering, massively egocentric but psychologically haunted and ultimately pitiable politician. Although almost ten hours long, G.B.H. never feels bloated despite many of the individual scenes being told at great length, a style that may perhaps have been more appropriate for a studio drama shot on video rather than a filmed series. In keeping with the narrative's split focus between the two central characters, the serial frequently surprises and impresses by veering from tense drama to hilarious farce. The use of extended sequences pays considerable dividends in several extraordinarily well executed episodes, most notably the terrifying picketing of Nelson's school; and the hilariously extended sequence which culminates in Murray succumbing to a whole range of involuntary tics, spasms and gestures while trying to keep a low profile at a hotel hosting a Doctor Who convention (an in-joke aimed at G.B.H.'s executive producer Verity Lambert, who had also produced that science fiction series in the 1960s). Through a series of interlocking flashbacks, guided by the actions of Lindsay Duncan's mysterious femme fatale, we eventually learn Murray's dark secret, but the serial is better when avoiding pat resolutions. When the plot to destabilise his Council is explained as an Establishment dirty tricks campaign to discredit the Labour Party, this seems facile, convoluted and somewhat unconvincing. Much better is the conclusion, which leaves Murray a glimmer of hope and shows Nelson conquering his fear of bridges while rioting in the city continues. Sergio Angelini