Which are the only two colours to appear on the flags of Bahrain and Indonesia?

Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the


Finishing tied for 4th with a score of 10 under par, who was the highest placed British golfer at this month's US Masters?

News News News Fred Wedel (Pepperdine '16) Holds Off Talented Field to Win 55th Northeast Amateur EAST PROVIDENCE _ When he thinks about the decisions he has made in his life, the one Fred Wedel made to delay turning pro for a few months likely will go down as one of his best ever. Wedel graduated from Pepperdine last month after compiling one of the best careers ever for a Wave golfer. But rather than turn professional as so many of his contemporaries do, he opted to remain an amateur at least until the U.S. Am at the end of the summer. Unlike so many others who compete on the national amateur circuit, he does not come from money. He had to spend a summer caddying after his freshman year at Peppedine to earn enough money to stay in school. His best friend’s family, the Hollingers from The Woodlands, Tex., are paying all his expenses to allow him to travel to different events this summer.  ``I wanted to wait (to turn pro) because I felt like I wanted to play these amateur events one more time. I didn’t want to play mini tour events,’’ he said. ``I love coming to places like this. It really is special.’’ Wedel made it even more special for himself on Saturday when he won the 55th Northeast Amateur at Wannamoisett Country Club. He shot a closing 2-under 67 for a total of 6-under 270 and survived a wild scramble at the finish that saw six players within one stroke of the lead heading down the stretch. All the contenders struggled coming home, including Wedel. He bogeyed both 17, after driving into the water, and 18, after driving into the trees. However even with those problems, he was able to win because of the six birdies he made earlier in the day. He did not have the victory until Southern Cal’s Sean Crocker missed a four-foot putt on 18 for bogey. Crocker, the highest rated player in the field, three-putted each of the last two holes for a 70 and 271 total. Patrick Martin, a Vanderbilt sophomore, also tied for second after a closing 69. Wedel had mixed feelings when he watched Crocker miss the four-footer that could have forced a playoff. Wedel signed his scorecard then headed out to watch Crocker finish. ``I hate to win a tournament that way. We’re very close. We both go to school in Southern California. I actually played with him in his first tournament (for USC) for 36 holes,’’ Wedel said. ``He’s a friend.’’ Those who have followed Wedel’s life and golf career know he was entitled to a good break. When he was 10 years old, his father became ill. It turned out to be an infection of his spinal cord. He became, and still is, a quadriplegic. His dad, also named Fred, had introduced him to golf with a cut down 7-iron. The situation was devastating. Wedel spoke about how he quit playing golf for several years and was never one of the top rated juniors. His father now lives near Sacremento, Cal., and his mother in Portland, Ore. Wedel has gotten better each of his four years at Pepperdine _ ``Paradise,’’ as he called the school on the California coast. His victory at Wannamoisett was his second in a week. He won the Texas Amateur last week. He has been through so much that he has a maturity beyond his years in dealing with pressure. He spoke in detail about what it was like going through the pressure of being in contention at such a big tournament for the first time in his life. ``I’ve never felt this way before. I’ve never been in position to win a tournament of this magnitude,’’ he offered. ``It was difficult for me to handle my emotions. . . It’s hard for you not to get ahead of yourself when you’re just a few shots away from winning an event like this.’’ He was not sure where he stood over the final holes, but he did hear someone in the crowd say he was three strokes ahead as he was playing 17. ``I heard that but I kind of blocked it out,’’ he said. On 17, he drove into the water. ``The nerves got the best of me on that one. I don’t even know what happened there. I let one get away from me there,’’ he said. ``I don’t think anything really prepares you for how you feel on the last four, five six holes in a tournament l


Dilma Rousseff was elected as the first female President of which South American country, in 2011?

Brazil inaugurates first female president - CNN.com Brazil inaugurates first female president By Helena de Moura, CNN Brazil inaugurates first female president STORY HIGHLIGHTS Dilma Rousseff became Brazil's first female president Saturday Thousands line the streets to take part in the ceremonies Her inauguration takes place 41 years after her arrest for subversive activities Rousseff says she was tortured by the military (CNN) -- Brazil's first female president was sworn in Saturday amid cheers and tears from supporters, many of whom followed her rise from freedom fighter brutally persecuted by the country's military junta in the 1960s to head of state. The world watched as Dilma Rousseff announced her new directives as president, drawing attention to the historic weight of her presidency. "This is the first time that the presidential sash hangs over the shoulders of a woman," she said. "I am committed to honoring women, to protecting the most vulnerable and to govern for all." "From now on I am the president of all Brazilians," a tearful Rousseff told the crowd. Rousseff, 63, replaces Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the most popular president in Brazil's recent history. Rousseff served as his chief of staff. Rousseff, who was elected in October in a runoff vote, was sworn in just before 3 p.m. local time, along with her vice president, Michel Temer. Brazil elects first female president RELATED TOPICS Latin American Politics Chanting the song of Rousseff's PT Worker's Party -- "Ole ole ole ole... Lula ...Dilma..." -- crowds gathered in the historic National Congress in support of their new president, a guerrilla fighter-turned politician who will now head one of the world's largest economies. Brazil is still struggling with poverty, crime and corruption, despite the steady optimism projected by the nation's financial institutions. Rousseff's inauguration Saturday was attended by 23 heads of state, nine vice presidents, 76 ambassadors and 24 secretaries of state, including Hillary Clinton, with whom she shared a brief handshake. Rousseff had a somewhat longer encounter with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, signaling a closer relationship with emerging nations and challenging U.S. hegemony. "We will give great attention to emerging nations," Rousseff told members of Congress during her inaugural speech. "We can transform our region into an essential component of a multipolar world that is to come, giving greater consistency to Mercosul and multilateral forums," she said, referring to an alliance of South American nations. "We will not make the smallest concession to the protectionism from rich nations that suffocate any opportunity for so many nations to overcome poverty through the hard work of production," she said. Rousseff also spent time with Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo and Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, both also known as left-wing heads of state. Rhetoric aside, the pragmatist Rousseff included the United States and the European Union in her list of those Brazil would like to maintain strong relationships with, despite disagreements over trade, the environment and the ongoing currency crisis. According to the World Bank, Brazil has quickly become a major player in world politics and one the world's ten largest economies in GDP. According to the International Monetary Fund's 2011 economic outlook, Brazil's economy is expected to grow by more than 5%, faster than many developed nations, including the United States. A major world player in agribusiness, experts claim Brazil has weathered the global financial crisis by benefiting from a hike in commodity prices. In 2010, Brazil's accumulated GDP in the third quarter 2010 grew by 7.5 %, showing growing strength in the industrial sector, followed by the agriculture sector and the services sector, IMF analysts reported. Despite its economic boom, Brazil still struggles with poverty, hunger and an education crisis. But according to studies by Brazil's official statistical survey institute, IBGE, 31 million Brazilians entered the middle class and 24 million left povert


Which Rolf Harris song was the last UK number one hit of the 1960's?

Rolf Harris - UKGameshows Rolf Harris Biography Aussie board-wobbler, painter, singer, animal-discusser and TV host, with a lively taste in shirts. He was one of a number of famous people arrested as part of Operation Yewtree, the investigation into sexual offences in the entertainment industry set up following the posthumous revelations about Jimmy Savile , and in 2014 he was convicted of twelve counts of indecent assault on four girls aged between 7 and 19. Trivia His hit singles included Two Little Boys, which was the very last UK number one of the (ahem) swinging sixties, and an eccentric cover version of Stairway to Heaven. He claims that he performed his interpretation of the latter based solely on the sheet music, having never heard Led Zeppelin's original version. And you know what, we believe him. Another highly memorable song of his is "Jake The Peg" (with his extra leg) - Harris has often performed this live, complete with the aforementioned additional limb. He presented his own series, "Rolf Harris Cartoon Time", for some years, in which he drew the cartoon characters before showing the cartoons - and guess what? He'd constantly use his catchphrase, "Can you tell what it is yet?" throughout the programme. One episode of "The Goodies", entitled 'Scatty Safari', showed the trio running a safari park that contained celebrities rather than animals and introducing Rolf Harris to the park, only to find that they were soon very worryingly overrun with Rolf Harrises all over the country. The Goodies therefore piped (or rather didgereedoo'd), Pied Piper-style, the umpteen Rolfs off the scene (ie to ITV) except for one, who was lame (Jake The Peg, of course). Apparently, Rolf would have been more than happy to have appeared as himself in this episode, except that he was never asked, because the Goodies and their production team didn't think that he would, so instead we had actors playing his part. What a shame. He made a cameo appearance as himself alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst in the BBC's long-running 1990's comedy series "Goodnight Sweetheart". His career was suddenly revived in the mid-1990's, when he started hosting and narrating "Animal Hospital" for the BBC (apparently on the personal recommendation of executive producer Lorraine Heggessey, a long-time Harris fan). His natural charm and personality and real interest in and empathy for the animals involved shone through at all times and proved a major hit with viewers. As a result, he went on to make a number of other animal-based series. Alongside "Animal Hospital", he also presented two series of a show entitled "Rolf's Amazing World of Animals", in which he and the show's roving reporter, Rosemarie Ford , met a number of animals and their owners (including some celebrities like John Cleese and Toyah Willcox ) with intriguing stories, most of them acts of heroism. He also narrated a 2010 BBC wildlife documentary, "Penguin Island", focusing on the lives of the Little Penguins found in Australia. He famously painted a portrait of the Queen for her 80th birthday. In 2009 he was seen advertising a certain insurance company (complete with his trademark wobble-board, artwork, catchphrase and singing) alongside that nodding bulldog who usually likes to say, "Oh, yes!" (though not in this case). He also famously advertised the Stylophone in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and appeared in a public information film promoting the idea that children should learn to swim. The Fellowship of the British Academy of Film and Televisual Arts (BAFTA, to everyone else) was bestowed on Rolf in 2012 but rescinded following his conviction in 2014. Web links


Named after a French author and statesman, what name is given to a thick steak, cut from a grilled fillet of beef that is regularly served with mushrooms and potatoes?

Food Glossary & Classic French Garnishes | Chefsopinion Food Glossary & Classic French Garnishes Food Glossary & Classic French Garnishes > 2) Classic French Garnishes / Descriptions —————————————————————— À emporter (adj) to go (as opposed to sur place, for here). À l’ancienne old-fashioned, as in une baguette à l’ancienne. À point (adj) medium rare. Abats (m. pl.) offal. Aiguillette (f) in a bird (mostly duck or chicken), the tip of the breast meat. Ail (m) garlic. Aligot (m) potatoes mashed with fresh mountain cheese; a specialty from Auvergne. Amande (f) almond. Amuse-bouche (m) or amuse-gueule. Savory nibbles served before the meal, to arouse the appetite. Ananas (m) pineapple. Andouillette (f) chitterlings sausage. Aneth (m) dill. AOC (f) Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée. A certification granted to certain food items (such as varieties of cheese or produce) made in a specific area, according to a specific production process. Apéritif (m) or apéro. A pre-dinner drink. Also: a general term for the drinks and savory nibbles served before dinner. It is also a widespread custom to invite people over just for l’apéro, which is a more casual way to entertain than a full-blown dinner invitation. Arachide (f) peanut. Avoine (m) oat. B Baba au rhum (m) a spongy yeast cake soaked with rum syrup, often served with whipped cream. Badiane (f) star anise. Bar (m) bar, or sea bass. Basilic (m) basil. Beaufort (m) firm cow  cheese  from the area of Beaufort, in the French Alps. Beignet (m) fritter, donut. Berceuse (f) mezza-luna; a chopping tool with two handles and two half-moon blades. Literally: lullaby, because of the rocking movement made while using it. Betterave (f) beetroot. Beurre (m) butter. Beurre doux is unsalted, beurre salé is salted. Bien cuit (adj) well done. Bière (f) beer. Bio (adj) (short for biologique) organic. Biscotte (f) rusk. Biscuit (m) cookie. Biscuit rose de Reims (m) a pink, rectangular ladyfinger and a specialty from Reims, it was designed for dipping in a glass of Champagne. It keeps its shape when moistened, which makes it perfect for charlottes. Blanc (adj) white. Blanc-manger (m) a set pudding made with almond milk. Blanquette (f) a creamy stew, generally of veal, cooked with carrots, onions, and mushrooms. Blé (m) wheat. Blettes (f. pl.) also: bettes. Swiss chard. Bleu (adj) very rare. Literally: blue. Boeuf (m) beef. Boeuf bourguignon (m) a stew of beef, red wine, and vegetables; a specialty from Burgundy. Bonbon (m) candy. Bouchon (m) cork. Boudin antillais (m) spicy blood sausage. A twist on boudin noir and a specialty from the Antilles, the French Carribeans. Boudin blanc (m) a soft white sausage. Boudin noir (m) blood sausage. Bouteille (f) bottle. Brandade de morue (f) salt cod mashed with olive oil and milk until smooth; sometimes made with potatoes, too; a specialty from Provence. Brasserie (f) originally, a restaurant that served beer (the literal meaning of brasserie is brewery) and a simple hearty fare, often of Alsatian inspiration. The term is now used, more broadly, for traditional restaurants that are larger than bistros and offer a longer menu served around the clock (choucroute, grilled meat, shellfish platters, etc.). Bresaola (f) air-dried Italian beef. Brick (f) (alternate spelling: brik) a very thin wheat dough used in North African cuisine, similar to phyllo dough but slightly thicker and grainier. Brioche (f) a lightly sweet yeast pastry, made with eggs and butter. Brochet (m) pike. Brochette (f) skewer. Brousse (f) a type of fresh cheese from Provence. It is called brocciu when made in Corsica. Brut (adj) crude, rough. Café (m) coffee; when ordered in a café or restaurant: espresso. Café allongé (m) espresso with added water. Café crème (m) coffee with milk. Cake (m) a cake baked in a loaf pan. Calamar (m) squid. Calisson (m) an almond shaped confection from Aix-en-Provence, made with almond paste, sugar, and crystallized melons, with wafer paper at the bottom and a crisp sugar glaze on top. Canard (m) duck. Canelé (m) (alternate spelling: cannelé) a small cake from the city


Sold for $106.5 million in 2010, 'Nude, Green Leaves and Bust' is which artist's most expensive painting?

Most Expensive Painting - Top 10 Most Expensive Auction Items - TIME Top 10 Most Expensive Auction Items Auction house Sotheby's announced Sept. 9 that it will sell a rare John James Audubon tome, Birds of America, and expect it to fetch between $6.2 million and $9.2 million  making it the world's most expensive book. Only 119 copies of the bird book  most of which exist in museums and libraries  remain. Here's a look at some other pricey auction items Item: Pablo Picasso's Nude, Green Leaves and Bust Winning Bid: $106.5 million Sold: 2010 All it took was a little over 8 minutes to set the record price for a piece of art sold at auction. On May 4, Christie's sold Pablo Picasso's Nude, Green Leaves and Bust, a painting created in the span of a single day in 1932, for $106.5 million dollars. The painting, which is of Picasso's lover Marie-Therese Walter, was previously owned by a California philanthropist. The price beats the previous record for a piece of art, set this past February, of $104.3 million, for Giacometti's sculpture "Walking Man I." This is not nearly the first time a Picasso has sold for a record price, however. In 2004, the painting Boy with a Pipe (The Young Apprentice), sold for a then astounding $104.1 million.


Sold for $100 million in 2008, 'Eight Elvises' is which artist's most expensive painting?

11. "Eight Elvises" - $100M | The World's 15 Most Expensive Paintings | XFINITY The World's 15 Most Expensive Paintings 6 of 17 11. "Eight Elvises" - $100M Artist: Andy Warhol Pop artist Andy Warhol's "Eight Elvises" was sold for $100 million in 2008 in a private sale. More from this Slideshow 15. "Triptych, 1... Artist: Francis Bacon Russian businessman Roman Abramovich purchased Francis Bacon's "Triptych, 1976" for $86.3 million in 2008. (Photo/Sothebys) 14. "Massacre of... Artist: Peter Paul Rubens Canadian businessman and art collector Kenneth Thomson purchased Peter Paul Rubens's 1611 painting, titled "Massacre of the Innocents," for $76.7 million in 2002. 13. "Adele Bloch... Artist: Gustav Klimt Klimt's second portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, the wife of wealthy industrialist Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer, sold at Christie's for almost $88 million in 2006. 12. "Portrait de... Artist: Vincent Van Gogh One of Van Gogh's self portraits, "Portrait de l'artiste sans barbe," sold in 1998 for $71.5 million. 11. "Eight Elvis... Artist: Andy Warhol Pop artist Andy Warhol's "Eight Elvises" was sold for $100 million in 2008 in a private sale. 10. "Irises" - $... Artist: Vincent Van Gogh Vincent van Gogh painted "Irises" a year before his death while living at the asylum at Saint Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-RÃ©my-de-Provence in France. The painting was sold to Austrailian businessman Alan Bond in a Sotheby's auction. Pablo Picasso's "Dora Maar au Chat" is the first of several by the Spanish artist to make this list. This particular painting sold for $95.2 million in 2006 during a private sale. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) 8. "Joseph Rouli... Artist: Vincent Van Gogh The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York purchased Vincent van Gogh's portrait of Joseph Roulin for $58 million plus the exchange of other various works. van Gogh painted a series of portraits of the Roulin family in 1888 and 1889. 7) "Nude, Green ... Artist: Pablo Picasso "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" is a 1932 painting by Pablo Picasso that features the artist's mistress, Marie-ThÃ©rÃ¨se Walter. For almost 60 years, the painting was a staple in the personal collection of art Sidney and Frances Brody. They sold "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" in 2010 at an auction at Christie's. 4. "Dr. Gachet" ... Artist: Vincent van Gogh During the same auction that the previous Renoir sold, Ryoei Saito also purchsed Van Gogh's 1890 portrait of Dr. Paul Gachet for a then-record price of $82.5 million. Gachet worked as the artist's personal doctor. (AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz) 3. "Adele Bloch-... Artist: Gustav Klimt Ronald Lauder, the son of the founders of EstÃ©e Lauder Companies, purchased Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I for his Neue Galerie in New York City in June 2006. At $135 million, it was the most expensive painting ever purchased at the time. (AP Photo/Ric Francis) 2. "Woman III" -... Artist: Willem de Kooning The founder of Geffen Records and Dreamworks, David Geffen, sold de Kooning's painting, "Woman III," for $137.5 million in a private Sotheby's auction. 1) "No. 5, 1948"... Artist: Jackson Pollock David Geffen also sold Jackson Pollock's "No. 5, 1948" for $140 million through a Sotheby's auction in 2006. The painting features Pollocks usual style. He used brown and yellow paint on fiberboard to create the masterpiece. It is estimated to be worth around $151.8 million today.


In which US city do the American Football team known as the 'Browns' play their home games?

Cleveland Browns Should Not Lose Home Games To London Cleveland Browns Should Not Lose Home Games To London Comment Tottenham Hotspur made international headlines on July 8 with an announcement that had been coming for roughly four years once it was learned that the London Olympic Stadium would be the future home of West Ham United and not Spurs: The north London outfit is teaming up with the National Football League for the creation of a multipurpose sporting venue that will host Tottenham home matches and also a minimum of a pair of regular season NFL games per year. Cleveland Browns: Senior Bowl rosters finalized More headlines around FanSided: More News at Dawg Pound Daily This news should not have come as much of a surprise to those who follow the Premier League side known as Spurs and who are also fans of American football. Tottenham have taken numerous steps during the current decade to expand the brand of the club in North America, including making multiple visits to the United States and Canada and also embracing relationships with Major League Soccer clubs such as LA Galaxy and Toronto FC. Spurs needed a new state-of-the-art stadium, and the NFL wanted a home in England for games other than Wembley Stadium. This marriage was written in the stars long before it went public. Fans of the Cleveland Browns understandably do not care that Tottenham and the NFL have become business partners. Those paying customers merely want to know how all of this will affect their lives in the future. While it is early days into the Tottenham-NFL relationship, the writing is seemingly on the wall that no fewer than five regular season NFL games – three at Wembley and two at the unnamed Tottenham ground – will occur in England every year beginning around 2018-19. That means that at least ten NFL teams will have to make treks overseas to play meaningful games at some point during the fall months. Nov 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine, owner Jimmy Haslam and general manager Ray Farmer before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports The Browns will be playing a regular season game in England before 2020 rolls around. It is happening, Cleveland fans, so just embrace that reality and accept it for what it is. Over half of the league’s franchises have played in London since these games became schedule mainstays in 2007. The Browns have been fortunate to avoid those match-ups, but the odds along with the math suggest that such good luck is about to run out for Cleveland. That reality on its own is not all that worrisome for fans of the Browns. So you may have to wake up a little bit earlier on one October Sunday morning to watch the Browns on television. Big deal. Heck, a Browns game that kicks off at 9 am Cleveland time means that local viewers who cannot get enough NFL on a fall Sunday could theoretically watch live football for over 12 hours on that particular day. That’s not a nuisance. That’s called “Football Christmas.” The concern had by some within the fan base of the Browns is that the team could lose a home game to either the Tottenham ground or to Wembley in the future. It appeared that those worries were put to bed when  92.3 The Fan Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter explained in a post uploaded to the radio station’s official website on Wednesday that the Browns are contractually obligated per the franchise’s lease with the city of Cleveland to play all regular season home games at the venue currently known as FirstEnergy Stadium. Done and dusted then, right? More from Cleveland Browns 1/8 - Cleveland Browns: Defensive Shake Up Raises Questions Not quite. The official explanation for what could occur is somewhat complicated, but the summarized version is that the NFL front office, most notably Czar Commissioner Roger Goodell, runs the show regarding every franchise. It is not at all difficult to imagine a situation where Goodell and company create a new rule down the road as part of this Tottenham relationship that every t


In which American state are the headquarters of the fast- food chain McDonalds located?

McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) Closes Headquarters Again As Workers Protest Wages At Fast-Food Company’s Annual Meeting McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) Closes Headquarters Again As Workers Protest Wages At Fast-Food Company’s Annual Meeting 05/25/16 AT 4:17 PM Close McDonald's Corp. temporarily closed its headquarters for the third year in a row Wednesday as wage protests targeted the giant fast-food chain's annual meeting. McDonald's has encouraged headquarters employees to work from home this week, spokeswoman Lisa McComb said in an email. The company will host the annual shareholder meeting at its campus in Oak Brook, Illinois, on Thursday, with security personnel in attendance as usual, McComb said. Workers from McDonald's and other restaurant chains are pushing for $15 hourly wages and the right to form a union. Last week, the union-backed Fight for $15 campaign said this year's protest at McDonald's annual meeting will be the biggest yet and run from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | FindTheCompany The campaign, begun in 2012, has had a key role in convincing some lawmakers and major employers to boost long-stagnant minimum wages and explore other ways to improve working conditions for the many low-paid Americans whose jobs range from flipping hamburgers to caring for the elderly. McDonald's in July raised its average pay and began offering paid vacations and other benefits for the roughly 90,000 workers in the U.S. restaurants it operates. Most McDonald's workers, however, are employed by franchisees. Related Stories


What is the medical name for the allergy of the skin known commonly as nettle rash or hives?

What are hives (nettle rash)? Symptoms and treatment Email What is nettle rash (hives)? Nettle rash (also known as urticaria or hives) is composed of reddish itchy weals or swellings in the skin similar to those resulting from contact with stinging nettle. Urtica is the Latin word for nettle. The rash can vary in shape and size. It can be very itchy and usually goes away within 24 hours. Nettle rash may occur repeatedly or as a single episode. What causes nettle rash? In about 90 per cent of cases there's no apparent cause. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Sometimes, however, it's possible to identify the cause of the nettle rash. It most commonly appears to be because of an allergic reaction. Any of the following may trigger symptoms: a particular kind of food that causes an allergy . Eggs, nuts, strawberries and seafood are some of the common culprits contact with pollen or fungal spores infections, which may be caused by viruses, parasites or bacteria contact with plants, such as stinging nettles contact with animals or creatures, such as stinging jellyfish physical stimuli, such as feeling cold or warm, sunlight, water, sweating or pressure substances, such as perfumes, preservatives, colourings, nickel or tar. During an allergic reaction, a chemical called histamine is released by cells in the skin. Histamine makes the blood vessels dilate and become more permeable (leaky) so that fluid seeps out into the skin. The rash itself is due to a local build up of an excessive amount of fluid in the skin (oedema). In severe cases this may be followed by swelling in other parts of the body as well. MOST POPULAR If swelling occurs around the eyes, lips, tongue, larynx, hands or genitalia – it's called angioneurotic oedema. What are the symptoms of nettle rash? Nettle rash usually starts out as an itchy spot on the skin. After a few minutes the weals develop into areas of reddish blisters of varying sizes. The rash usually lasts for about two to three hours and can then disappear only to return in a different place. How do you differentiate between the different types of nettle rash? Nettle rash is differentiated according to the cause of the rash and whether it has appeared suddenly or represents a chronic condition, such as attacks that last for more than a month. Acute nettle rash In cases of acute nettle rash, the attack begins within an hour of exposure to the allergen, so it's often possible to work out what has caused it. Symptoms will appear every time the individual is exposed to that particular allergen. The majority of acute cases last just 24 to 48 hours and certainly not more than 6 weeks. There's usually no need to call the doctor for acute cases of nettle rash. The patient is able to find the cause of the rash and follow it up with home treatment. In more severe cases, however, it may be necessary to consult a doctor. Children and young adults are particularly prone to repeated attacks of nettle rash. Acute nettle rash can be divided into allergic and non-allergic (physical) nettle rash. Both types present immunological reactions. It is important to know that very rarely, acute nettle rash can be the first symptom of a more serious and potentially life threatening reaction, known as anaphylaxis. This may lead to swelling of the face, hands and feet. Swelling may also affect the mouth, tongue, throat and breathing tubes, leading to wheezing and breathlessness and difficulty speaking or swaollowing. The individual affected may also feel faint and sick and complain of stomach pains and develop vomiting. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW The overall shock to the body may cause the individual to collapse and become unconscious. Aanaphylaxis is a medical emergency and one should call 999 and request an ambulance if you think you or someone else is suffering from this condition. The ambulance control will ask you about your (or their) symptoms. Chronic nettle rash Chronic cases are, by definition, more difficult to treat and often need long-term treatment. With chronic nettle rash (when the rash lasts for mo


Which author's works feature 'Blandings Castle' and 'The Drones Club'?

The Drones Club series by P.G. Wodehouse The Drones Club series 22 works, 7 primary works The Drones Club is in Mayfair, London, located in Dover Street, off Piccadilly. A drone being a male bee that does no work, living off the labour of others, it aptly describes the contemporary Edwardian stereotype of rich, idle young club members. At the same time, though, it should be pointed out that many prominent members do have useful occupations. Pongo Twistleton, for example, is reading for the Bar, and other members are mentioned as holding down jobs. Wodehouse based the Drones Club on a The Drones Club is in Mayfair, London, located in Dover Street, off Piccadilly. A drone being a male bee that does no work, living off the labour of others, it aptly describes the contemporary Edwardian stereotype of rich, idle young club members. At the same time, though, it should be pointed out that many prominent members do have useful occupations. Pongo Twistleton, for example, is reading for the Bar, and other members are mentioned as holding down jobs. Wodehouse based the Drones Club on a combination of three real London clubs: the Bachelors' Club (existed around the turn of the century), then mostly Buck's Club (established 1919), and a dash of the Bath Club for its swimming pool's ropes and rings. The fictional Drones barman, McGarry, has the same surname as the Buck's first bartender, a Mr McGarry (Buck's barman from 1919 to 1941, credited with creating the Buck's Fizz and Sidecar cocktails). However Evelyn Waugh declared that the Drones did not resemble any real club in 1920s London.[1][2] A real club has been based at 40 Dover Street since 1893, The Arts Club. Other gentlemen's clubs which have existed on Dover Street, but are now dissolved, include the Bath Club, the Junior Naval and Military Club, and the Scottish Club, as well as two mixed-sex clubs, the Albemarle Club and the Empress Club. None of these were ever considered among London's 'premier' clubs of the kind found on St James' Street and Pall Mall, and so their ambience often had something of the raucous informality of the fictional Drones Club. About a dozen club members are major or secondary recurring characters in the Wodehouse stories. In addition to Bertie Wooster (Jeeves stories), Pongo Twistleton (Uncle Fred stories), Rupert Psmith (Psmith stories), and Freddie Threepwood (Blandings stories), prominent recurring drones include Bingo Little and Freddie Widgeon, plus Monty Bodkin, Barmy Fotheringay-Phipps, Tuppy Glossop, Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright, Archibald Mulliner, and the club millionaire Oofy Prosser. ...more


Who was President of France between Valery Giscard d'Estaing and Jacques Chirac?

Valery Giscard d'Estaing | president of France | Britannica.com Valery Giscard d'Estaing Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, (born February 2, 1926, Koblenz , Germany ), French political leader, who served as the third president of the Fifth Republic of France (1974–81). Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 1985. © 1985 Thierry Boccon-Gibod/Black Star Giscard was the eldest son of a prominent French financier and economist and member of a patrician family. He attended the École Polytechnique (interrupting his schooling in 1944–45 to serve in the French army) and the École Nationale d’Administration in Paris. In the early 1950s he worked in the Finance Ministry. Giscard was elected to the French National Assembly in 1956 and was a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly (1956–58). He served as the secretary of state for finance (1959–62) and was appointed finance minister (1962–66) by President Charles de Gaulle . During his first term of office as finance minister, France attained a balanced budget for the first time in 30 years. His international economic policies—among them his attempt to limit American economic influence in France—and his other conservative financial measures helped cause a recession and brought him discredit in the business and labour sectors; he was dismissed. In 1966 Giscard founded and served as first president of the Independent Republicans, a conservative party that worked in coalition with the Gaullists . From 1969 to 1974 he was again finance minister under President Georges Pompidou . Giscard was elected to the presidency in a runoff election against the leftist candidate François Mitterrand on May 19, 1974. One of the notable achievements of his presidency was France’s role in the strengthening of the European Economic Community . He was defeated in another runoff with Mitterrand on May 10, 1981. Giscard returned to politics in 1982, serving as conseiller général of Puy-de-Dôme département until 1988. He was elected to the National Assembly , serving from 1984 to 1989, and was influential in uniting France’s rightist parties. From 1989 to 1993 he served as a member of the European Parliament . In 2001 Giscard was appointed by the European Union to chair a convention charged with drafting a constitution for the organization. He was elected to the French Academy in 2003. Among his several published works are Démocratie française (1976; French Democracy) and two volumes of memoirs. Learn More in these related articles:


Formerly the capital, which is the largest city in Tanzania?

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's capital city, East Africa Work and Volunteering in Africa - Finding a Job in Africa Updated February 16, 2016. Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's capital city and the largest city in the country. Located in southern Tanzania on coast of the Indian Ocean, Dar is a bustling, chaotic place, filled with life and color. Get your facts and information about Dar es Salaam below the image. Dar es Salaam is primarily a port city in southern Tanzania , located on a huge natural harbor. "Dar es Salaam" means "haven of peace", but you'll find with almost 3 million people calling the city home, it's not exactly tranquil. Dar es Salaam it is the economic heart of the country, the high rise business district buzzes with activity throughout the day. The government was officially moved to Dodoma in the center of Tanzania in the 1970's, but Dar es Salaam is the true capital and the central government by and large still operates from here. Visitors to Dar es Salaam are usually en route to Tanzania's fantastic southern national parks including the Selous and Ruaha, or catching a ferry to the exotic Zanzibar archipelago. The best time to visit Dar es Salaam is during the dry season from June - October, otherwise temperatures can get very hot and humid (but you can always dip in the Ocean). Dar es Salaam's Top Attractions The easiest way to see Dar es Salaam's attractions is by taxi, unless you've been in the country a while and know how to figure out the mini-bus taxi system which is cheaper. There aren't a lot of major attractions, but if you've been on the road for a while, Dar offers the chance to get some good food, stock up on supplies and swim in a nice hotel pool. Take a walk in the older parts of town to check out the German and British colonial buildings. Shopping for cloth and t-shirts is fun in the Asian district northwest of the main drag Samora Avenue. Arts and craft shops are plentiful too, check out Nyumba ya sanaa (the Mwalimu Nyerere Cultural Center). For some original Tingatinga paintings, head to the Tingatinga Center on Haile Selassie Road. The Mwenge Carver's Market is great if you like wood carvings. The National Museum - From fossils to cars, this museum has a little bit of everything that touches upon Tanzania's history. Some of the early hominid findings courtesy of the Leakeys are on display here (some from the Olduvai site in Northern Tanzania). There are also cultural displays from the various tribes that make up modern Tanzania. Kariakoo market - Lively central market that takes up several city blocks, with people selling everything from vegetables to school bags. Fish Market - Guaranteed to be a lively morning when you head to the fish market and watch the daily catch come in. If you'd like to escape town and snorkel in the Ocean, check out Bongoyo Island, part of a marine reserve. You can catch a boat out to the island (30 minutes) from the Mashua Waterfront Bar & Grill at Slipway, north of the city center in the Msasani Peninsula. It's wonderful for snorkeling and chilling on the beach. Where To Stay in Dar es Salaam There are plenty of hotels in the city center to choose from. If you'd prefer to be out of the urban hubbub, check out the luxurious Ras Kutani just south of the city on the coast, or the Amani Beach Hotel . Just north of the city, have a peek at The Retreat , a very nice boutique hotel on the beach.


'One O'Clock Jump' was the theme song fro which jazz musician and his orchestra?

Count Basie One O'Clock Jump From film "Reveille with Beverly" Advertisement �One O'Clock Jump� � written by Count Basie in 1937 � would become his orchestra's theme song, and for five decades the band would use it as a closer. Fascinatingly, its original � and quite blue � title was �Blue Ball,� but in order to get radio play they acquiesced to a watered-down name. Also appearing in this film were Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Duke Ellington. Please share your favorite JazzontheTube.com videos with your friends and colleagues That's how we grow.


Which band are photographed outside Salford Lads Club on the inside cover of their album 'The Queen Is Dead'?

1000+ images about Salford Lads Club on Pinterest | Salford, The smiths and Manchester The Smiths - Lyrical perfection. If they ever reformed (which they won't) I would sell vital organs and limbs to see them See More


The name of which former US Treasury Secretary completes this banking corporation 'J P Morgan ......'?

Brian O'Neill | Lazard Ltd | ZoomInfo.com Brian O'Neill ... Brian O'Neill Brian D. O'Neill joined Lazard International as a Vice Chairman in 2009 and is currently a Senior Advisor, at the Lazard. Prior to that Mr. O'Neill, served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary with the U.S. Treasury Department, is a former Head of Investment Banking for Latin America and Canada at J.P. Morgan Chase where his He has extensive experience working with governments, financial institutions and corporate clients globally. Mr. O'Neill lived and worked in South America for 12 years, and was based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, São Paulo, Brazil and Santiago, Chile. MBA Lazard Brian O'Neill joins Lazard as vice chairman of Lazard Dec 01, 2009 MBA Lazard Brian O'Neill joins Lazard as vice chairman of Lazard Dec 01, 2009 Lexington Partners Team | Brian D. Oâ€™Neill Senior Advisor ... Brian D. O'Neill was named a Lexington Senior Advisor focusing on the Latin America region in 2010. Mr. O'Neill, currently a Senior Advisor with Lazard, joined Lazard in 2009 as Vice Chairman of Lazard International. Prior to joining Lazard, Mr. O'Neill was a Deputy Assistant Secretary with the U.S. Treasury Department from 2007-2009 after an accomplished 30-year tenure with JPMorgan Chase, where he held multiple leadership roles including Head of Investment Banking for Latin America and Canada. During his career, Mr. O'Neill has lived and worked in Latin America for 12 years and has been based in Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. O'Neill holds an undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego, a master's degree in business administration from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and completed the Executive Education Program at the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College. Mr. O'Neill has extensive experience working with governments, local and multinational corporations, and financial institutions. He


Which actor, most famous for the TV series 'Spooks' was the first to play the 17-year-old 'Alan Strang' in the play 'Equus' in 1973?

Peter Firth - TV.com Peter Firth 10/27/1953,       Bradford Yorkshire England, UK Birth Name EDIT Born in Pudsey, near Bradford in 1953, his parents ran a pub and he attended a local grammar school. He has one sister. As a youth, he took weekend classes at the Bradford Playhouse near his Pudsey home and he left school at the age of 16 to… more Credits S 1:   Ep 5 Episode 5 3/7/13 S 1:   Ep 3 Episode 3 3/5/13 S 1:   Ep 2 Episode 2 3/4/13 S 1:   Ep 1 Episode 1 3/3/13 S 1:   Ep 8 Checkmate 10/23/12 S 1:   Ep 7 Queen 10/16/12 S 1:   Ep 6 Rook 10/9/12 S 1:   Ep 5 Pawns 10/2/12 S 1:   Ep 4 Check 9/25/12 S 10:   Ep 6 Episode 6 10/23/11 S 10:   Ep 5 Episode 5 10/16/11 S 10:   Ep 4 Episode 4 10/9/11 S 10:   Ep 3 Episode 3 10/2/11 S 10:   Ep 2 Episode 2 9/25/11 S 2:   Ep 13 Momento 1/26/02 S 2:   Ep 11 All About Lydia 1/11/02 S 2:   Ep 10 Sex in the Suburbs 12/21/01 S 2:   Ep 9 Oh, Baby 12/7/01 S 1:   Ep 19 No Good Deed 4/7/01 S 1:   Ep 18 Miracle at the Cucina 3/10/01 S 1:   Ep 17 Banister Head 2/24/01 S 1:   Ep 16 Or What's a Heaven For? 2/17/01 S 1:   Ep 15 Mr. Wrong 2/10/01 S 2:   Ep 6 Swansong 8/27/98 S 2:   Ep 5 Keyman 8/20/98 S 2:   Ep 4 Kith and Kin 8/13/98 S 2:   Ep 3 Playback 8/6/98 S 2:   Ep 2 Horses for Courses 7/30/98 S 6:   Ep 17 Charity Begins at Home 12/29/96 S 6:   Ep 16 Old Friends 12/22/96 S 6:   Ep 15 Bygones Be Bygones 12/15/96 S 4:   Ep 15 A Bird in the Hand 12/13/94 S 4:   Ep 11 Treading Carefully 11/13/94 S 1:   Ep 17 A Hit for a Miss 1/2/71 S 1:   Ep 16 Up to Scratch 12/26/70 S 1:   Ep 15 United We Stand 12/19/70 S 1:   Ep 14 Man's Best Friend 12/12/70 S 1:   Ep 13 Barney 12/5/70 S 11:   Ep 2 Series 11 Episode 2 6/29/08 S 6:   Ep 12 Identity 1/18/05 S 4:   Ep 2 No Man's Land 2/25/02 S 2:   Ep 1 Larva 9/28/01 S 1:   Ep 16 Restitution 4/27/99 S 1:   Ep 6 Infiltration 2/16/99 S 1:   Ep 3 Nothing Like the Real Thing 1/19/99 S 2:   Ep 1 The New Law 1/8/99 S 2:   Ep 12 The Ripper 11/27/98 S 3:   Ep 3 Ancient History 3/17/97 S 2:   Ep 17 Warmonger 3/12/94 S 1:   Ep 2 Stalker 3/6/94 S 3:   Ep 13 Leaving 11/30/93 S 2:   Ep 20 Istanbul, September 1918 7/17/93 S 13:   Ep 8 Another Flip for Dominick 12/14/82 S 11:   Ep 8 The Flipside of Dominick Hyde 12/9/80 S 2:   Ep 16 The Man at the Top 6/14/80 S 3:   Ep 148 March 29, 1978 3/29/78 S 12:   Ep 1 The Picture of Dorian Gray 9/19/76 S 4:   Ep 13 Film '75 Episode 13 10/3/75 S 2:   Ep 10 Implicado 11/23/73 S 4:   Ep 2 Her Majesty's Pleasure 10/25/73 S 1:   Ep 7 The Pupil 1/17/73 S 8:   Ep 4 The Magistrate 12/20/72 Become a contributor Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background:


Who plays 'Ian Fletcher' 'Head of Deliverance of the Olympic Deliverance Commission' in the BBC TV comedy 'Twenty Twelve'?

BBC - W1A - Media Centre Media Centre W1A Date: 03.03.2014     Last updated: 24.06.2014 at 13.18 With the London Games of Twenty Twelve successfully delivered, W1A follows former Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), at the start of a new chapter of his life as Head of Values at the BBC, a key and very specific new senior post, which has been created in the light of recent learning opportunities at the Corporation. Ian’s task as Head of Values is to clarify, define, or re-define the core purpose of the BBC across all its functions and to position it confidently for the future. Upon arrival, Ian feels that there is something very exciting about the BBC and that he is now at the centre of something genuinely important. The really exciting thing is to think that part of his job is to try to establish where that centre is and also exactly what it is in the centre of. However, Ian will not be alone, as he is joined by a number of other BBC colleagues who are also already there and will ultimately join him on the journey towards Licence Fee Renegotiation and Charter Renewal. Reith was then, this is now. Hugh Bonneville plays Ian Fletcher, Jessica Hynes plays Siobhan Sharpe, Sarah Parish plays Anna Rampton, Jason Watkins plays Simon Harwood, Monica Dolan plays Tracey Pritchard, David Westhead plays Neil Reid, Nina Sosanya plays Lucy Freeman, Rufus Jones plays David Wilkes, Hugh Skinner plays Will Humphries, Ophelia Lovibond plays Izzy Gould, Jonathan Bailey plays Jack Patterson, and Max Olesker and Iván Gonzalez play Ben Rosenstern and Jerry Guildencrantz. CM2


Which US Senator who ran for the White House in 2008 was born in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936?

McCain: Citizenship issue put to rest long ago - politics - Decision '08 - John McCain News | NBC News McCain: Citizenship issue put to rest long ago GOP candidate born on military base when Panama Canal was U.S. territory Below: x + - RICHARDSON, Texas  — Republican presidential hopeful John McCain says the question of whether he can run for president, despite being born in the Panama Canal Zone, was put to rest 44 years ago in Barry Goldwater's run for the White House. McCain added that he doesn't know why his campaign sought legal analysis of whether his birth outside the continental United States might disqualify him from the presidency. The Constitution says only a "natural-born citizen" may serve as president. McCain's campaign asked former Solicitor General Ted Olson for a legal interpretation of the issue. Territorial dispute McCain himself insists the issue was put to rest when fellow Arizonan, Barry Goldwater, ran for president in 1964. "Barry Goldwater was born in Arizona when it was a territory, Arizona was a territory, and it went all the way to the Supreme Court," McCain told reporters Thursday on his campaign plane. "And there's no doubt about that. And it was researched again in 2000." The Panama Canal Zone was a U.S. territory when McCain was born on Aug. 29, 1936. Advertise As for the reason for seeking Olson's opinion: "I don't know," McCain said. "Maybe my staff talked to him, but I didn't. But I have absolutely no concern about that." "It's very clear that (the idea that) an American born in a territory of the United States whose father is serving in the military would not be eligible for the presidency of the United States is certainly not something our founding fathers envisioned." McCain's father was stationed in the Canal Zone by the Navy at the time of his birth. McCain spokeswoman Jill Hazelbaker said the request for Olson's help was routine, and it wasn't necessary to bring it to the attention of the senator. Constitutional research Olson said he is still researching the issue but is certain McCain is qualified. The plain meaning of "natural-born citizen" includes those born to parents who are citizens, particularly when they are born on a U.S. military base as McCain was, Olson said. Other political news of note Fluke files to run in California "I am confident that the United States Supreme Court, should it ever address the issue, would agree," Olson said in a statement. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, people are born U.S. citizens if they are born in the U.S. or their parents are U.S. citizens. The question arises because Article II of the Constitution limits the office of president to a "natural-born citizen," a term on which the Founding Fathers did not elaborate. Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, a prominent backer of Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama , introduced legislation Thursday that would define a "natural-born citizen" as anyone born to any U.S. citizen while serving in the active or reserve components of the U.S. armed forces. Obama's campaign announced late Thursday that he will co-sponsor the bill. "Those who serve and sacrifice for their country, like John McCain and his father, deserve every honor and privilege that our nation can possibly provide, and that includes the ability to run for the highest office in the land," Obama said in a statement. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


Moving to Australia when he was 4, in which country was Russell Crowe born?

Russell Crowe - Biography - IMDb Russell Crowe Biography Showing all 137 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (5) | Trivia  (72) | Personal Quotes  (47) | Salary  (7) Overview (4) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Russell Ira Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Jocelyn Yvonne (Wemyss) and John Alexander Crowe, both of whom catered movie sets. His maternal grandfather, Stanley Wemyss, was a cinematographer. Crowe's recent ancestry includes Welsh (where his paternal grandfather was born, in Wrexham), English, Irish, Scottish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Maori (one of Crowe's maternal great-grandmothers, Erana Putiputi Hayes Heihi, was Maori). Crowe's family moved to Australia when he was a small child, and Russell got the acting bug early in life. Beginning as a child star on a local Australian TV show, Russell's first big break came with two films ... the first, Romper Stomper (1992), gained him a name throughout the film community in Australia and the neighboring countries. The second, The Sum of Us (1994), helped put him on the American map, so to speak. Sharon Stone heard of him from Romper Stomper (1992) and wanted him for her film, The Quick and the Dead (1995). But filming on The Sum of Us (1994) had already begun. Sharon is reported to have held up shooting until she had her gunslinger-Crowe, for her film. With The Quick and the Dead (1995) under his belt as his first American film, the second was offered to him soon after. Virtuosity (1995), starring Denzel Washington , put Russell in the body of a Virtual Serial Killer, Sid6.7 ... a role unlike any he had played so far. Virtuosity (1995), a Sci-Fi extravaganza, was a fun film and, again, opened the door to even more American offers. L.A. Confidential (1997), Russell's third American film, brought him the US fame and attention that his fans have felt he deserved all along. Missing the Oscar nod this time around, he didn't seem deterred and signed to do his first film with The Walt Disney Company, Mystery, Alaska (1999). He achieved even more success and awards for his performances in Gladiator (2000) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gustaf Molin <gumo@hem2.passagen.se> Spouse (1) ( 7 April  2003      - present) (separated) (2 children) Trade Mark (5) Often works with directors Ron Howard and Ridley Scott . Often plays characters based on real individuals Frequently plays fathers or family who have usually suffered a loss Trivia (72) Cousin of former New Zealand international cricketers Jeff Crowe and Martin Crowe . Lost his front tooth playing rugby when he was ten. Never got it fixed until, at the insistence of the director for The Crossing (1990), who paid for it out of his own pocket. First lead role when he was 25. Tried a music career as a rockabilly singer sporting a large pompadour hairdo, playing under the name Russ Le Roq. Titled his first single, "I Want to Be Like Marlon Brando ". Later admitted that he had never even seen a Brando movie when he wrote and recorded the song. Ironically, he went on later to play Jor-El in Man of Steel (2013), the same character that Brando iconically performed in Superman (1978). After filming Gladiator (2000), he and some friends took a 4,000 mile motorcycle trip around Australia. Owns a 560-acre farm in 7.5 hours North-West from Sydney. Dropped out of high school. Russell's rock group is named 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. They played their first American concert following Russell's success in Gladiator (2000) in Austin, Texas in August 2000. The tickets for the concert were selling for over $500 on e-bay.com. (September 5, 2000) Suffered a shoulder injury, which will require surgery, while filming Jodie Foster 's Flora Plum . It is uncertain if the film will have to be recast. Has starred in three films based on articles from Vanity Fair magazine. The Insider (1999) was based on a story by Marie Brenner named "The Man Who Knew Too Much". Proof of Life (2000) was based on the article "Adventures in the Ransom Trade" by William Prochnau . A Beautiful Mind (2001)


Which team won the FA Cup in 1975 - Alan Taylor scoring two goals in the final, as he had in the quarter- final and semi-final replay?

West Ham 1975 FA Cup replica shirt - Hand signed by Billy Bonds & Alan Taylor - A1 Sporting Memorabilia West Ham 1975 FA Cup replica shirt - Hand signed by Billy Bonds & Alan Taylor Iconic Wembley 1975 West Ham FA Cup replica shirt hand signed in black marker pen by captain Billy Bonds and scorer of both goals Alan Taylor. Product code: A3392 Hologram Certificate of Authenticity supplied with all items 100% authentic hand signed autographs guaranteed Registered UK Ltd company with 15 years history in memorabilia Have a question? Call customer services on 01202 475600 Product Description Details About Billy Bonds Born in south east London in 1946, Billy Bonds came through the ranks at his local club Charlton Athletic but it was in the famous claret and blue of West Ham United that he made his name over three decades of loyal service. Signed by Hammers manager Ron Greenwood for £50,000 in the summer of 1967 and he made his first team debut against Sheffield Wednesday in the opening game of the 1967-68 season. It was to be the first of a phenomenal 793 appearances for West Ham and Bonds soon became a firm favourite with the Upton Park faithful. Athletic, whole-heartedly committed and tough tackling, Bonds started out at right back but moved to midfield and finally centre half later in his career. A natural leader on the pitch, Bonds was appointed club captain in 1974 in succession to Bobby Moore and a little over a year later, he led the team out at Wembley for the FA Cup final against Fulham, which the Hammers won 2-0. West Ham went onto to reach the final of the 1976 European Cup Winners' Cup and although they were beaten by Anderlecht, the team bounced back from the disappointment to lift the 1980 FA Cup after beating London neighbours Arsenal, making Bonds the only Hammers captain to lift the famous old trophy twice. His last game for the club came against Southampton in April 1988 at the age of 41. He was awarded the MBE in the same year and went to manage the club between 1990 and 1994. About Alan Taylor Although he played less than a 100 league games for the club, Alan Taylor's place in West Ham folklore is forever assured after his sensational contribution to the Hammers' 1975 FA Cup triumph which culminated in a Man of the Match performance against Fulham in the final at Wembley. Signed on his 21st birthday by Hammers boss John Lyall from lowly Rochdale in 1974, the striker announced his arrival in the top-flight with two goals in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Arsenal. The semi-final against Ipswich finished goalless but Taylor was back to his best in the replay with another brace to take West Ham to the final and a clash with London rivals Fulham. The game at Wembley remained goalless until the second-half and it was Taylor who broke the deadlock with a 61st-minute strike and three minutes later he doubled the Hammers' advantage. The Cottagers had no reply and West Ham lifted the cup. Although Taylor was to appear as a substitute in the club's appearance in the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup the following season, his heroics at Wembley was the highlight of his Upton Park career and what he will always be remembered fondly for by the Hammers faithful. Own a piece of sporting history Each signed shirt comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by our managing director. Additional Information Only registered users can write reviews. Please, log in or register Authenticity Certificate of Authenticity Every signed product is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by our Managing Director, which guarantees that every item has been hand-signed. The certificate includes many security features to avoid duplication and protect your investment. Security Features 1. Quality of printing & paper The printed lines and colours of the many intricate patterns on our Certificate of Authenticity are sharp, clear and free of smudges or blurred edges. The paper is high quality, textured and of a heavier weight than normal paper. 2. Integrated image Each Certificate of Authenticity also includes either an exam


"Who said in a 1981 speech ""I grew up in the 30's with an unemployed father. He didn't riot. He got on his bike and looked for work""?"

Companies hire foreigners as British workers 'unwilling to move', says Chris Bryant - Telegraph Immigration Companies hire foreigners as British workers 'unwilling to move', says Chris Bryant Employers have had to hire more foreigners because British workers are “less  physically mobile”, according to Labour’s immigration spokesman. By Christopher Hope , Senior Political Correspondent 1:41PM BST 12 Aug 2013 Follow Chris Bryant MP was forced to deny he had been “nobbled by Tesco” after having to change parts of his speech following protests by the supermarket giant. In a speech on immigration, Mr Bryant criticised employers for bringing in foreigners to work in areas in Britain with high unemployment rates. He said: “I want to see the Government to take action - working with companies - to make sure they can recruit more local young people, qualified to the job.” Later Mr Bryant was asked whether he accepted that employers were forced to go overseas because Britons were too lazy. He said: “A lot of employers have said this to me but I think that is far too easy a get out. It is true that immigration is affected by welfare policies and a whole range of other things. Related Articles Immigration backlog is the size of Iceland 08 Nov 2012 “And it may well be that people in the UK are physically less mobile than people elsewhere in the European Union. But I don’t think that is good enough. “If we are going to prosper as a country we have got to get in particular in those areas which have high levels of unemployment and long term economic decline, we have got to make it possible for more of those people into the labour market.” Mr Bryant’s comments have echoes of the famous remarks from Norman Tebbit who said in the 1980s that the unemployed should get on their bikes and find a job. In the aftermath of the 1981 riots, Lord Tebbit responded to a suggestion by a Conservative that rioting was the natural reaction to unemployment by saying: "I grew up in the '30s with an unemployed father. He didn't riot. He got on his bike and looked for work, and he kept looking till he found it." In his speech, Mr Bryant also went further than other Labour politicians to apologise for Labour’s mistakes over immigration policy in the past. He said: “True, Labour made mistakes on immigration. When we came to power in 1997 we had to tackle the complete chaos in the Asylum system, when just fifty members of staff were dealing with 71,000 asylum applications every year. “Labour created the position of Immigration Minister to bring real focus to these issues right across government. But although we were right to introduce the points based system in 2008, we should have done that far earlier. “And when the new A8 countries joined the EU we were so focused on economic growth that when Germany, France and Italy all put in transitional controls on new EU workers, we went it alone. The result? A far higher number of people came to work here.” During his speech Mr Bryant was forced into an embarrassing climbdown over criticism of high street store chains Tesco and Next for using foreign workers. The shadow immigration minister dropped key passages from a speech after advance extracts briefed to newspapers over the weekend drew a furious response from the companies. He had been due to suggest that the supermarket giant deliberately drafted in cheap foreign staff when it moved distribution centres, and that Next employed Polish workers to avoid agency workers' regulations. But the accusations were scrapped from the final text, and Mr Bryant also made clear he did not regard the firms as “unscrupulous” employers. The controversy reinforced concerns about Labour’s failure to use Westminster's summer lull to garner positive coverage. The row erupted after the Sunday Telegraph reported that Mr Bryant would condemn companies that brought over large numbers of workers to the UK from low-wage EU countries, putting them up in substandard accommodation without paying the national minimum wage and undercutting local workers. He had been due to highlight a new Tesco


Which logistics company is the 2012 sponsor of the Rugby League Super League?

The Super League concludes new sponsorship deal with Stobart group | Sport | The Guardian The Super League concludes new sponsorship deal with Stobart group • No cash payment but three-year deal worth up to £2.5m a year • Stobart Super League branding will be displayed on trucks I like trucking: Stobart has concluded a sponsorship deal with the Super League. Photograph: Eddie Stobart/PA Press Association Wednesday 25 January 2012 11.00 EST First published on Wednesday 25 January 2012 11.00 EST Close This article is 4 years old The Rugby Football League has concluded a three-year sponsorship deal with the Stobart Group it believes could be worth up to £2.5m a year that was described by RFL chief executive Nigel Wood as: "too good to turn down". The nationwide logistics company, which already sponsors Widnes, has not paid any cash to secure the naming rights of the Stobart Super League but will instead freely advertise the game on their famous trucks and the RFL insist the sport will not lose out financially. Engage Mutual Assurance, which ended its seven-year sponsorship at the end of last season, paid £1m-plus a year for exclusivity and the RFL says the agreement with Stobart enables it to bring on board additional commercial partners. Wood told a news conference at Stobart's training centre in Widnes that the 14 clubs rejected cash offers in favour of Stobart, who will display the Super League artwork on 100 of their 2,250 40ft-trucks as they travel across the country. He said nine of the clubs voted for the Stobart deal, which he claimed was "too good to turn down". "The title sponsorship in previous years was all-encompassing, in effect a lock-out of other brands," Wood said. "This is the exact opposite. This has freed up inventory that is available which has a commercial value for other blue-chip brands to come in and support the Super League. "You will see over the course of the next couple of months partnership packages supporting the Stobart sponsorship so that you will find that the sport as a whole is financially in the same position. "We set ourselves the challenge of getting all the benefits of this enhanced visibility of profile without hurting the profit-loss account. "We had lots of interest and there was more than one offer on the table but, without a shadow of doubt, the offer from Stobart was one the RFL and the clubs themselves thought was too good to turn down. "It's a positive, progressive partnership which will move the sport forward. This is a fantastic deal for the sport. "We think, and more importantly, the clubs believe we have an obligation to promote the Super League competition as aggressively as possible and at the same time retain the commercial value. "It's always difficult to nail it down to a notional figure but we've had estimates ranging from £1m to £2.5m a year in terms of the marketing value of this association." Stobart chief executive Andrew Tinkler insisted his company were ready to become fully involved in rugby league, even going as far as to suggest players could be offered jobs as truck drivers at the end of their careers. "This partnership is a great opportunity for us to help promote Super League and enhance our own status as a superbrand which is defined by quality, reliability and distinction," he said. "There is a cash investment because there is always costs involved in dealing with something like this. There might be cash involved further down the line." The Stobart Super League kicks off on Friday 3 February when Widnes host Wakefield and champions Leeds meet Hull KR at Headingley.


Which river flows through Worcester and Gloucester?

Cycling at River Severn | Cycle Route | Worcester|Worcestershire Cycling at River Severn Canoeing Details Cycling is a great way of seeing the network of canals and rivers and getting some exercise at the same time. The canals and rivers attract over 21 million visits from cyclists each year and with thousands of miles of towpaths, which by their nature tend to be fairly level, it’s easy to see why. Where else can you take in such a diverse range of wildlife and the country’s finest heritage structures while you’re out on your bike? Providing green corridors through the cities and linking the towns and villages together, canal towpaths are used by a range of cyclists from boaters running errands on their bike to experienced cyclists on week-long tours and families taking an afternoon ride together. The Canal & River Trust welcomes considerate cyclists to its towpaths and you don't need a permit to use your bike on any of the towpaths. However, we would ask that you take a look at the Greenways Code for Towpaths before you take to the towpaths. Lots of people visit the waterways, for many different reasons, and everyone is entitled to feel happy and safe while they're visiting. The mighty River Severn is Britain's longest river. It runs from the Welsh mountains, through the beautiful Shropshire and Worcestershire countryside and down to the flatlands of the Severn estuary. The course of the river is mostly rural, but it does flow through the ancient cities of Worcester and Gloucester. At Worcester, it is overlooked by the magnificent red sandstone cathedral. At Gloucester, the historic docks are a link to its freight-carrying heritage. It is famous for its tidal bore, the second highest tide anywhere in the world. At very high tides, the water is forced from the wide estuary into the narrower channel upstream, forming a wave or bore that travels inland as far as Gloucester and beyond. The different sections of the River Severn are very different in character, offering something for everyone. The Canal & River Trust looks after the River Severn from Stourport to Gloucester. This section of the river is ideal for pleasure-boating, and is busy with narrowboats, motor cruisers and inland waterway boats. Above Stourport, it is suitable for canoes and rowing boats. The section from Gloucester to Sharpness is dangerous for boats, and is bypassed by the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. The section below Sharpness is not recommended for inland craft, unless they are equipped for a short sea voyage and have experienced crews, or else with the help of a licensed River Severn pilot.


Viola Strings, Viola String, Viola String Set | JustStrings.com Viola Strings Complete sets and a selection of individual viola strings are listed in the following sections: The viola is tuned a fifth lower than the violin.� Viola strings are tuned C, G, D, & A.�The lower tuning is why the viola has a larger body than that of the violin. Our viola string selection includes one of three tensions: light, medium and heavy, with medium being the standard. Many high quality bowed instrument strings come from Germany and Austria, and are labeled in German. The German equivalents to the English tension terms are: weich/light, mittel/medium and stark/heavy. Most players find that medium tension strings work well for their needs.�If you need strings that are easier to finger, and are willing to accept less volume, a light tension viola string set might be a good choice for you.�If instead, you are not concerned with ease of playability, and are mainly interested in getting the maximum possible projection and volume from your instrument, you may wish to try heavy tension strings. Viola strings are also available in several lengths. Standard violas are "full" or 4/4 size, which is about 16 inches.�Student model viola strings are available for smaller violas in ½ and ¾ sizes. Violas are available in many more sizes than the violin. There are 11, 12, 13, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5 and 17 inch violas (measured as the length of the back of the body, not including the neck).�As such, many different sizes of viola strings are available to fit both student and extra long models. It is possible to buy a single viola string; we carry single strings from most manufacturers. Early viola strings were all made of gut.�Sometime in the 18th century, viola string makers started winding the C strings with metal wire to improve the tone. This was followed by a wound G string in the 19th century. A modern viola string set has all four strings wound, which improves their tone and response as well as to cut down on string breakage.�Occasionally, players will opt for an unwound plain steel A, but gut is almost never used in modern applications. Quick Links


The SI unit of Inductance is named after which American who lived from 1797 to 1878?

Henry (unit) - YouTube Henry (unit) 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 Nov 16, 2014 In physics, and electronics, the henry (symbol H) is the SI derived unit of inductance. It is named after Joseph Henry (1797–1878), the American scientist who discovered electromagnetic induction independently of and at about the same time as Michael Faraday (1791–1867) in England. The magnetic permeability of a vacuum is 4π×10−7 H/m (henry per meter). The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides guidance for American users of SI to write the plural as henries. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Creative Commons image source in video Category


In music, which note is equal to two crotchets?

Crotchets - definition of crotchets by The Free Dictionary Crotchets - definition of crotchets by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crotchets Also found in: Thesaurus , Legal , Encyclopedia . crotch·et 2. Music See quarter note . 3. A small hook or hooklike structure. [Middle English crochet, hook, quarter note, from Old French, hook; see crochet.] crotchet (ˈkrɒtʃɪt) n 1. (Music, other) music a note having the time value of a quarter of a semibreve. Usual US and Canadian name: quarter note 2. a small hook or hooklike device 3. a perverse notion 4. (Zoology) zoology a small notched or hooked process, as in an insect [C14: from Old French crochet, literally: little hook, from croche hook; see crocket] crotch•et 1. an odd fancy or whimsical notion. 2. a small hook. [1350–1400; Middle English crochet hook, staff with hook at end < Middle French] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: curve , curved shape - the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes uncus - (biology) any hook-shaped process or part 2. musical note , note , tone - a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; "the singer held the note too long" 3. strangeness , unfamiliarity - unusualness as a consequence of not being well known 4. crotchet - a small tool or hooklike implement hook - a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something Translations [ˈkrɒtʃɪt] N (Brit) (Mus) → negra f crotchet [ˈkrɒtʃɪt] n (MUSIC) → noire f crotchet (Brit Mus) → Viertelnote f; crotchet rest → Viertelpause f (inf: = cross person) → Miesepeter m (inf) crotchet [ˈkrɒtʃɪt] n (Brit) (Mus) → semiminima crotchet (ˈkrotʃit) noun in music, a note equal to half a minim. kwartnoot عَلامَة موسيقيّـة نِصْف سَوداء муз. четвъртина нота semínima čtvrťová nota die Viertelnote fjerdedelsnode τέταρτο negra veerandnoot یک چهارم نت neljäsosanuotti noire רֶבַע תָּו संगीत में पाद स्वर četvrtinka negyed hangjegy setengah nada fjórðungsnóta semiminima 四分音符 4분 음표 ketvirtinė gaida ceturtdaļnots krocet kwartnoot firedelsnote , kvartnote ćwierćnuta یو ډول اشاره یا نښه ، چنګ semínima четвертная нота štvrťová nota četrtinka četvrt note fjärdedelsnot โน้ตเพลงมีค่า ¼ ของโน้ต dörtlük (音樂) 四分音符 чверть, четвертна нота ربع سُر كى علامت nốt đen （音乐中）四分音符 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: punctuation References in classic literature ? I mean, sir, the same ancient Catholic Church to which you and I, and Captain Peleg there, and Queequeg here, and all of us, and every mother's son and soul of us belong; the great and everlasting First Congregation of this whole worshipping world; we all belong to that; only some of us cherish some queer crotchets noways touching the grand belief; in that we all join hands. View in context Deane were less stern in their views, but they both of them thought Tulliver had done enough harm by his hot-tempered crotchets and ought to put them out of the question when a livelihood was offered him; Wakem showed a right feeling about the matter,-- View in context She will not remain orbed in a thought, but rushes into persons; and when each person, inflamed to a fury of personality, would conquer all things to his poor crotchet, she raises up against him another person, and by many persons incarnates again a sort of whole. View in context In Eliza Carthy's version of the song, the fourth bar is followed by one in 3/4, where the lyrics also have an elongated 'oh' tied for three crotchets: the last crotchet of bar 4 and the first two of bar 5 (Figure 7). No room for sleaze on Broad Street; INSIDE VIEW 43) The shape of the melody is largely the same, but the note lengths have been halved within the same 3/4 time signature, and Leveridge's regular beats have been replaced, at least in the first half of the tune, with alternating dotted crotchets and groups of three quavers, over a clear 3/4 accompaniment. The life and times of Black-EY'd Susan: the story of an english ballad The words are much longer than


Which sign of the zodiac comes between Leo and Libra?

Libra zodiac sign traits and compatibility with other signs Libra traits Libra is the second zodiac sign. Libra-born individuals are born in the dates between September 23 and October 22. Libra is symbolized by the Scales, the only nonliving object in the zodiac circle. The symbolism of the scales of balance also plays a major role in the overall Libra zodiac personality. Libra is a seeker of balance and has a very strong sense of justice. Among the twelve zodiac signs, Libra is believed to be the most trustworthy. Zodiac signs are very important in astrology. The zodiac signs are assigned their own ruling planets. Some zodiac signs may have the same ruling planet. In the case of Libra, the ruling planet is Venus. Venus is associated with fertility, warmth, loyalty, and enthusiasm. In addition, zodiac signs are also believed to carry one of the four elements which make up the universe. These four elements are water, fire, air, and earth. The element gives the general temperament of a person under a given birth sign. Libra is under the air sign which bestows the Libra zodiac sign with an extrovert temperament. The Venus-ruled air sign of Libra also has a very big influence when it comes to predicting Libra compatible signs and Libra personality traits. The term “zodiac sign” is also called a sun sign, star sign, birth sign, astrological sign, or a planet sign. Every zodiac sign will have its own sets of personality traits. The personality traits are all based on the combination of the ruling element, planet, and modality of each zodiac sign. The key personality traits of every zodiac sign are then used to come up with astrological compatibility cusps or charts. These compatibility charts will give the most likely outcomes of relationships between two different astrological sign pairings. The most popular astrological tool, the horoscope, is also related to birth signs. The horoscope is used to predict the future.  In compatibility love matches, horoscopes take into consideration the twelve zodiac signs and the key personality traits inherent in each of the zodiac signs. Libra Zodiac traits Tracking and charting the movement of the sun in relation to the stars will produce the figure of an “elliptic.” If this elliptic is tracked and charted for a full year, then the unique layer of sky on the elliptic zone yields the “zodiac.” Any thirty-degree arc measured from the zodiac circle is a specific zodiac sign. Therefore, the zodiac sign of an individual is the specific position of the sun (with respect to the stars) during the time of year when that person was born. The Libra zodiac sign is summarized by the following key details and statistics: Constellation: Libra Favorable traits of a Libra: Diplomatic, romantic, charming, easygoing, sociable, and idealistic Dark traits of a Libra: Indecisive, gullible, flirtatious, and self-indulgent Body part ruled by the Libra: Kidneys, lower back, and loins Best zodiac sign compatibility of a Libra: Gemini and Aquarius Worst zodiac sign compatibility of a Libra: Virgo and Scorpio Famous personalities who were born under the Libra sun sign: Richard Gere, Whitney Houston, Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, Charlton Heston, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John Lennon, Julie Andrews, Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Wolfe, Truman Capote, Niels Bohr, Jeff Goldblum, Matt Damon, Walter Lippmann, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Monica Bellucci. The Libra element The Libra personality traits are associated with the element of air in Western astrology. This element gives rise to the characteristic openness, intellect-driven, and expressiveness exhibited by a typical Libra. Symbolized by the Scales, the Libra zodiac sign is characterized by an extroverted personality who values commitments and the opinions of other people. By nature, the Libra is a true arbiter who will always lean towards whatever he or she thinks is right. The Libra has a very keen sense of justice. Moreover, a Libra possesses a vibrant and magnetic personality coupled with an air of diplomacy. The Libra is a


"Whose resignation speech to the House of Commons in 1988 included ""It is rather like sending your opening batsman to the crease, only for them to find, as the first balls are being bowled, that their bats have been broken before the game by the team captain""?"

Print He fired a rhetorical missile that destroyed the leadership of his party boss and three-term British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Nine days later her party bundled her out of office. Not a bad accomplishment for a long-time Thatcher ally whose soporific speaking style had given him the cruel nickname of "Mogadon Man" (Mogadon is a sleeping pill). Explaining why he was resigning from a government in which he had held the great ministerial offices, Howe characterised Thatcher's white-anting of her ministers' negotiations in Europe with a cricketing metaphor. "It is rather like sending your opening batsmen to the crease," Howe told a hushed parliament, "only for them to find, as the first balls are being bowled, that their bats have been broken before the game by the team captain." South Africa has no record at all of any minister ever resigning on a point of principle. So the concept of a "resignation speech" remains alien to our political culture. More's the pity. But one minister we absolutely do not need to resign right now or in the foreseeable future is Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. We must hope like hell that he clings to office, despite the forces trying to remove or discredit him with far more vehemence and energy than anything the long-suffering Geoffrey Howe spoke about nearly 30 years ago. But it must be easy for Gordhan and the other Team SA members who journeyed across the financial markets of the UK and US to save our credit rating, to fully identify with the concept of a team captain breaking their bats before sending them out to score. Instead of Jacob Zuma and his inner cabal backing the finance minister to the hilt, he is undermined at every turn. The weekend revelations in the Sunday Times of the infamous Guptas of Saxonwold shopping around for a new finance minister, might never be fully explained. Don't hold your breath on Zuma giving a clear and frank answer in parliament about it this afternoon. But we know that the Gupta family has succeeded in effectively appointing the ministers of mineral resources and sport. So why not go for the big one? The term in vogue is "state capture" - but that's a little ambiguous. After all, who has captured what for whom? I rather think the extraordinary and dangerous goings-on here are best expressed in a phrase used to describe how the ruling Dos Santos family in nearby Angola consolidates both political and economic power under one roof. Ricardo Soares de Oliveira, an Angola expert at Oxford University penned the phrase "The Privatisation of Power". By this he means a model that fuses personal power and state interests in the hands of a small ruling class that brooks no dissent. We have banned the idea of privatisation from our much needed economic recovery menu, but have indeed allowed power to be privatised. The paradox here is that it is split between two families, the Zumas and the Guptas, helped along by one of the sons of the former enjoying close business interests in the latter. And profiting mightily from his proximity to both of them. As to tamping down on dissent, you only have to look at the targeting of Gordhan by the Hawks. This is another of the ironies at play. I don't know, and we will never know, what went through Zuma's mind a few months ago when he chose Major-General Berning Ntlemeza, of all people, as the head of South Africa's answer to the FBI. But he must have been aware at the time of the judicial pronouncement on Ntlemeza's fitness for office. Except on the basis that it takes a liar to find another one, the appointment was, on the face of it, irrational. After all, Justice Elias Matojane described the head of the premier special crimes unit as "Biased and dishonest ... lacks integrity and honour ... and made false statements under oath." Only in the bizarre hall of mirrors in the Union Buildings, where virtue becomes vice and vice versa, could this be regarded as a recommendation. But so ethically hobbled is the head of the Hawks that he will do the bidding of those who appointed him, doubtless the idea behind it all in the


Which drinks company is the sponsor of the Grand National at Aintree?

Grand National: Crabbies to sponsor Aintree classic - BBC Sport BBC Sport Grand National: Crabbies to sponsor Aintree classic By Cornelius Lysaght From the section Horse Racing Share this page Read more about sharing. The Aintree Grand National is to have a new sponsor in drinks company Crabbies. Crabbies, part of a company founded by John Halewood, owner of 2004 Grand National winner Amberleigh House, has signed a three-year-deal worth an undisclosed seven-figure sum. It replaces John Smiths, which pulled out earlier this year after nine runnings of the famous steeplechase. Auroras Encore won this year's race, while the 2014 Grand National is set for 5 April at the Liverpool course. Share this page


Which is the largest country in Africa, by area?

Map of Top Ten Largest African Countries by Area Largest Countries in the World by Area Countries in Africa Africa is made up of over fifty sovereign nations, and several more territories and dependencies. Of the countries in Africa, Algeria is the largest country by area, with an area of 2,381,740 square kilometers. Algeria is situated in northwestern Africa, and its capital is in Algiers. Algeria has a population of over 33 million. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa, falling just behind Algeria, with an area of 2,344,858 square miles. The DRC is located in Central Africa, and its capital is in Kinshasa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of almost 72 million. The Republic of the Sudan is the third largest nation, with 1,861,484 square kilometers in area. Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, and its capital is located in Khartoum. The population of Sudan is about 67 million. The fourth largest country in Africa is Libya, with an area of 1,759,540. Libya is situated in the far north of Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, and its capital is Tripoli. The population of Libya is just over 6 million people. Chad is in fifth place for largest African countries by area, with a total area of about 1,284,000 square kilometers. Chad is centrally located in Africa, and its capital is N'Djamena. The population of Chad is about 10.1 million. Niger has the sixth largest area in Africa, with its area measuring about 1,267,000 square kilometers. Niger is a central African country, with its capital in Niamey. The population of Niger is almost 14 millions. Angola has an area of 1,246,700 square kilometers, making it seventh largest in the African continent. Angola is a southwestern nation, with its capital in Lunda, and its population numbers under 16 million. Mali takes eighth place in terms of largest countries in Africa, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. Mali is located in West Africa, and its capital is in Bamako. The population of Mali is about 13.5 million. South Africa is the ninth largest country in Africa. Located in the far south of the African continent, South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers. The capital of South Africa is in three cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Pretoria, and the population of the country is about 47.5 million. The tenth largest country in Africa by area is Ethiopia, which is located in eastern Africa. The area of Ethiopia is 1,104,300 square kilometers, and its population is about 85.2 million. The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Adaba. Top 10 Largest African Countries by Area Country


Which sign of the zodiac comes between Scorpio and Capricorn?

Scorpio and Capricorn Jan 1 - Jan 19 = Capricorn Jan 20 - Feb 18 = Aquarius Feb 19 - Mar 20 = Pisces Mar 21 - Apr 19 = Aries Apr 20 - May 20 = Taurus May 21 - Jun 21 = Gemini Jun 22 - Jul 22 = Cancer Jul 23 - Aug 22 = Leo Aug 23 - Sep 22 = Virgo Sep 23 - Oct 22 = Libra Oct 23 - Nov 21 = Scorpio Nov 22 - Dec 21 = Sagittarius Dec 22 - Dec 31 = Capricorn Note these dates can vary slightly each year Scorpio and Capricorn Scorpio and Capricorn compatibility in relationships Scorpio and Capricorn is a great match, and one which will bring out the best in each other. Scorpio and Capricorn Compatibility scores Scorpio and Capricorn Compatibility Scorpio and Capricorn Sex Scorpio and Capricorn Communication These scores show the averages for data collected from my clients over the past 20 years. It's important to note however that individual relationships vary enormously. This is a summarized picture, a real compatibility reading is needed to judge a real relationship. It's also worth noting that Soulmates can be found in any sun sign match, even those which are statistically likely to have low compatibility. Scorpio and Capricorn compatibility This article is in two halves, the first is written from the viewpoint of the Scorpio man or Scorpio woman, and the second is written from the viewpoint of the Capricorn man or Capricorn woman. From the Scorpio viewpoint You have much in common with this partner, and very similar values and goals. You'll each come to have a high level of respect for the other. You're both hard workers, who value security. You're both reserved, and appreciate a nice home environment. You'll come to respect your partners ambition, determination and sense of purpose, while they'll admire your fantastic intuition, insight and passion. You'll like how down to earth and responsible your Capricorn is - this is a reliable partner who will ground you, while you inspire them. A perfect match in this area. You may find your Capricorn less emotional than you would like - this is typically a fairly unemotional partner, but you have the ability to bring out their feelings and help them experience life on a deeper and more romantic level than they would with many other signs. You certainly both have the staying power to reach that point. You're both very loyal, and will weather relationships through thick and thin - neither of you has a problem with commitment. You're definitely on the same page financially; both preferring to be sensible with money, and both prepared to work hard to improve your long term security. You both can be fairly stubborn in your own ways. Overall your partner is slightly more flexible than you are, however the areas of friction in this relationship will be so minimal that this isn't a major issue in this match. Overall a very complimentary relationship, where you'll appreciate each others strengths, and truly feel that you're a team. Scorpio Capricorn sex There's certainly no shortage of chemistry here! Your partner may be somewhat of a workaholic, but you'll have the ability to distract them reliably, and they'll appreciate you for it. This is a partner who likes lusty sex, and you're just the person to provide it! It's important to note however that we're looking only at sun signs here. There are many other planets which can have an equal or greater effect on someone's personality. Makes sense, as ultimately everyone is of course unique. Generalizing too far based just on sun signs can therefore be misleading. To fully understand someone or how compatible you are with them we need to calculate those other planet placements from their date of birth, and compare them to your own, and then interpret the results. This unlocks the real power of astrology, and gives much more useful and specific information: everything from how they view you, how to turn them on, how to avoid arguments with them etc. If you would like to explore this further please see the compatibility readings page. From the Capricorn viewpoint Capricorn and Scorpio Compatibility Often you come across as reserved or aloof, howeve