The name of which classic film (starring Audrey Hepburn) was also the title of a 1996 hit record for the group 'Deep Blue Something'?

Ten Songs Inspired by Movies :: Music :: Lists :: Paste Ten Songs Inspired by Movies By Gage Henry  |  October 24, 2009  |  7:00am 1. "Like Lazenby" by Sondre Lerche On his latest album, Hearbeat Radio, Norwegian orchestral popster Sondre Lerche showcases his James Bond knowledge by comparing his best efforts to the talents of actor George Lazenby, the forgotten one-and-done of 007's long legacy. Lazenby played Bond in the 1969 film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, but apparently his believability only went as far as his physical stature. He never returned to the role. 2. "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" by Counting Crows Adam Duritz' lengthy and clangy lullaby features a mysterious "Mrs. Potter," who is thought to be actress Monica Potter. The story goes that Duritz was smitten by her after seeing one of her films. The track was released in 1999 on the Crows' third record, This Desert Life. Around this time, Potter's more popular roles were in Con Air and Patch Adams. 3. "All Over Now" by Eric Hutchinson This number sprouted from one of Hutchinson's favorites, Groundhog Day . There are bits and pieces in the lyrics that pay homage to the Bill Murray classic, the most prominent being the motif of a worn down, monotonous state. 4. "Inaudible Melodies" by Jack Johnson Ultra-chill singer-songwriter/filmmaker/surfer Jack Johnson drew from his early days in film school for the first song on his debut, Brushfire Fairytales. After studying the predicament of Bruce Lee's unfilmably fast kung-fu moves in class, Johnson penned the lyric, "Slow down Bruce, you're moving too fast, frames can't catch you when you're moving like that." After a little tweaking, these words now serve as the chorus to "Inaudible Melodies." 5. "Sink Hole" by Drive-By Truckers Ray McKinnon's critically lauded short film The Accountant was what put the pen to paper for Patterson Hood and Jason Isbell. The movie is a dark comedy about a super-mathematically skilled accountant who tries to save a family farm. It went on to win the 2002 Academy Award for Best Feature Short. Drive-By Truckers recorded the track live and in one take during their first day in the studio. 6. "Carlotta Valdez" by Harvey Danger Harvey Danger's choppy guitar licks were the highlight of the band's 1997 debut record, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone? "Carlotta Valdez" is the opening track, the lyrics of which double as a plot summary for Alfred Hitchcock 's 1958 psycho-thriller Vertigo. 7. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something The film reference here isn't quite as obvious as you might at first think. Todd Pipes' 1996 song originally sparked from watching Roman Holiday, the 1953 romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Pipes instead chose to reference another Hepburn classic. It just had the perfect syllable count. 8. "Clark Gable" by The Postal Service From Ben Gibbard 's 2003 collaboration, this song has more to do with his own home-movie making rather than anything Gable starred in, but the song undeniably points to the actor's Gone with the Wind era. 9. "Blue Magic" by Jay Z This song is from Jay Z's 2007 concept album, American Gangster. Among other things, the record was inspired by Denzel Washington and Russel Crowe's film, which shares the same name and also debuted the same year. 10. "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty told Rolling Stone (in issue 649) that the 1941 film, The Devil and Daniel Webster, inspired his 1969 hit, first released on the album Green River. A town is decimated by a hurricane in the movie, which is what spurred Fogerty's line, "I hear hurricanes ablowing, I know the end is coming soon."


'Take My Breath Away' was the theme to which film?

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In 2010 which city will become Europe's first 'Green Capital'?

European Green Capital 2010 - City of Stockholm Start / City Development / European Green Capital 2010 European Green Capital 2010 European Green Capital Stockholm was the first city to receive the award European Green Capital by the EU Commission in 2010. By presenting good examples and sharing experiences and ideas with other cities, the goal behind the award is to improve the global environment long term. By giving the European Green Capital award to one chosen city each year, the designated city becomes a role model for environmental standards. By presenting good examples and sharing experiences and ideas with other cities, the goal is to improve the environment long term. A healthy city environment “More than half of the world’s population live in cities, and in Europe the figure is no less than 80 per cent. Cities therefore play an important role in improving the living environment for citizens. This award represents an excellent opportunity to inform and inspire others about the good environmental work being undertaken by the City, the residents of Stockholm and companies,” says former Mayor Sten Nordin (Moderate Party). The cities nominated were evaluated on the basis of several environmental indications: climate change, local transport, public green areas, air quality, noise, waste handling, water consumption, waste water treatment, sustainable utilisation of land, biodiversity and environmental management. Why Stockholm? The motivation for presenting the city of Stockholm with the award European Green Capital 2010 included: the City has an integrated administrative system that guarantees that environmental aspects are considered in budgets, operational planning, reporting and monitoring. the City has cut carbon dioxide emissions by 25% per inhabitant since 1990. the City has adopted the objective of beingfossil fuel freeby 2050. Five year evaluation The European Green Capital Award emphasised the change of mindset in policy making that has been going on in the city administration for a long time. Environmental policies have become even more prioritized and are now fully integrated in all city development. Read more about our 5-year evaluation in our report.


Which alloy of copper and zinc, resembling gold, is named after a London clockmaker?

What does pinchbeck mean? Sham; spurious, artificial; being a cheap substitution; only superficially attractive. Origin: Named after Christopher Pinchbeck, an 18th century London watchmaker who developed the alloy. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pinchbeck(noun) an alloy of copper and zinc, resembling gold; a yellow metal, composed of about three ounces of zinc to a pound of copper. It is much used as an imitation of gold in the manufacture of cheap jewelry Pinchbeck(adj) made of pinchbeck; sham; cheap; spurious; unreal Origin: [Said to be from the name of the inventor; cf. It. prencisbecco.] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pinchbeck "Pinchbeck" is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clockmaker. Since gold was only sold in 18-carat quality at that time, the development of pinchbeck allowed ordinary people to buy gold 'effect' jewelry on a budget. The inventor allegedly made pinchbeck jewellery clearly labelled as such. Pinchbeck jewellery was used in places like stagecoaches where there was a risk of theft. Later dishonest jewellers passed pinchbeck off as gold; over the years it came to mean a cheap and tawdry imitation of gold. Pinchbeck typically comprises copper and zinc in ratios between 89% Cu, 11% Zn; and 93% Cu, 7% Zn. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pinchbeck pinsh′bek, n. a yellow alloy of five parts of copper to one of zinc. [From Chris. Pinchbeck, an 18th-century London watchmaker.] Numerology The numerical value of pinchbeck in Chaldean Numerology is: 7 Pythagorean Numerology


What name is given to a short handled farming tool with a semi-circular blade?

The Scythe: Historic Tool on the Modern Homestead The Scythe Historic Tool on the Modern Homestead This article was first published in the March/April 2010 issue of Countryside & Small Stock Journal . It was added to the site November 2, 2011. Table of Contents for This Page Sidebar: Sources and Information The growing and harvesting of grasses and other pasture plants should be at the heart of the homestead/small farm enterprise. The more we clothe our fields with grass, the less we plow, and the more we protect the soil and biological diversity. What we harvest from the sward can be the foundation of livestock feeding (hay) or of gardening (mulches and composts). My own soil care practices become more radically no-till every season, with generous use of heavy mulches the entire growing season. Thus the pasture is not only a resource for my mixed flock of poultry, but a key resource for two large gardens as well. As I, the mower, take the place of grazers in the ecology, I stimulate healthy growth of the sward, prevent succession to forest, and even do my small part to sequester carbon in the soil rather than releasing it to the atmosphere. Too many of us have been conditioned to believe that we need a machine to handle each of the labor intensive chores of the homestead and small farm. Thus we turn to a power mower for managing grass. I find the power mower more unpleasant all the time. More critically, the finely chopped grass clippings from the power mower quickly mat down into a putrid, anaerobic mass that impedes proper decomposition in the compost heap, and as a mulch is unpleasant and even hazardous to walk on. Long-stem grass retains much more oxygen, assisting its breakdown in compost heap or mulch—and makes for a springy surface much more pleasant to walk on. Of course, I could get that long-stem grass using a powered sickle bar mower—but then, there’s still the noise, vibration, and stink. I turn instead to the modern incarnation of a supremely elegant tool, the scythe. History of the Scythe The first tool used by man for cutting grasses was the hand-held sickle, the use of which goes back to even before the Agricultural Revolution—for cutting grass or reeds for matting, bedding, or roofing materials; and for the gathering of wild seed heads. The earliest sickles were made of shaped flint—of hardened clay with inset “teeth” of flint flakes—of wood, with flint flakes set in pitch—and even of sharpened animal shoulder blades or mountain sheep horns, or jaw mandibles of animals like deer, with the teeth replaced by flint flakes. With the advent of metal working, sickle blades were made of edged bronze, and later of iron, attached to wooden handles. The impact of the sickle on the domestication of wild grains was enormous, with the resulting rise of complex cultures based on farming. The Romans developed the earliest scythe, featuring a longer iron blade, attached to a much longer handle, which enabled cutting grasses from a standing position, rather than in the stooped position required by the sickle. Oddly, this design passed from use for about 500 years, then was reintroduced in the medieval period. The development of the scythe was pushed by the need in northerly climes to cut large quantities of grass to store as winter fodder (hay) for livestock. It was not used much in the harvest of grains, since harvesting with the scythe resulted in significant loss of grain. Later, the introduction of the scythe cradle made possible efficient use of the scythe for grain harvesting. (The cradle is a set of wooden tines, or a bent-wood bow with strings, attached to the scythe. The cradle catches the cut grain stems and enables their placement in neat windrows, ready for binding into sheaves.) Parts of the Scythe Blade The pinnacle of scythe-making arrived when blacksmiths (from the seventeenth century on) began forging blades from bars of both iron and mild steel, folding them over each other and hammering them into numerous layers like pages in a book. The steel holds the blade’s shape, and can be honed to a fine cuttin


What was the family name of Lord and Lady Marchmain in 'Brideshead Revisited'?

Brideshead Revisited | Christianity Today Brideshead Revisited Alissa Wilkinson / July 25, 2008 Our Rating PG-13 (for some sexual content) Genre Matthew Goode, Thomas Morrison, David Barrass, Anna Madeley Theatre Release August 15, 2008 by Miramax Guilt, intrigue, lust, nobility, and religion: Brideshead Revisited has it all. To the casual observer, historical epics named for and set in expansive English estates might recall romantic dramas a la Jane Austen, but Brideshead's characters, living between the World Wars, are more concerned with sin, grace, and redemption than class and manners. Adapted from Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel, the film tells the story of Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode), a young painter from a modest background studying history at Oxford. A chance meeting with Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw)—a dandified aesthete of dubious sexuality—blossoms into friendship, and Charles gets an intoxicating glimpse into the lifestyle of the rich and privileged that will alter the course of his life. Sebastian and Charles spend much time eschewing study in favor of wasting time taking day trips around the countryside and holding raucous parties. After an idyllic picnic, Sebastian takes Charles to see the "place where his family lives"—the sumptuous estate of Brideshead Castle. Despite Sebastian's best efforts to exclude his family from their friendship, Charles gradually makes their acquaintance: Lady Marchmain (Emma Thomson), the matriarch of the Flyte family whose religious devotion has taken a detour toward dour guilt-mongering, beloved and witty sister Julia (Hayley Atwell), comically earnest eldest brother Bridey, and devout little sister Cordelia. (As typical with the British aristocracy, the Lord and Lady are called by their title—Marquis of Marchmain—while the family name is Flyte.) But one factor confounds Charles, an avowed atheist, and distances him from the family: they are Catholic, and he is not. To Charles' shock, even Sebastian ...  You have reached the end of this Article Preview To continue reading, subscribe now. Subscribers have full digital access.


Which well known liqueur, usually served in a distinctive manner, is flavoured with elderberry and liquorice?

Italian Liqueurs - Apertivo and Digestivo Italian Liqueurs Aperitif (Apertivo) and Digestif (Digestivo) A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, roots, plants, barks, and sometimes cream. The word liqueur comes from the Latin word liquifacere which means "to dissolve".  This refers to the dissolving of the flavorings used to make the liqueur. Liqueurs are not usually aged for long periods, but may have resting periods during their production to allow flavors to marry.  There are many categories of liqueurs including: fruit liqueur, cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, schnapps liqueur, brandy liqueur, anise liqueur, nut-flavoured liqueur, and herbal liqueur.  At 15-30%, most liqueurs have a lower alcohol content than spirits, but some liqueurs have an alcohol content as high as 55%. Dessert wine, on the other hand, may taste like a liqueur, but contains no additional flavoring. Apéritifs and digestifs are alcoholic drinks that are normally served with meals.  An apériitif  is usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.  An aperitif (the word comes from the Latin aperire, "to open") is a light, most often dry, most often modestly alcoholic beverage meant to spark the appetite without overwhelming the senses. And while an aperitif may be as simple as a glass of dry white wine or Champagne, a true aperitif  has a little more flair, more flavor, more color and a bit more sophistication.  Italians tend to prefer bitter aperitifs like Campari, Aperol, and various herb-based drinks but Spumante is becoming just as popular.  Apéritifs are commonly served with something small to eat, such as crackers, cheese, pâté, or olives. Digestifs are served at the end of a meal to aid digestion.   They typically contain herbs and spices that are believed to have stomach-settling properties.  The first attempts to aid digestion using aromatic herbs and seeds steeped in liquids were made by the Greeks and Romans.  In Italy, these digestifs or digestivos are collectively known as amari.  The word refers to the bitterness that is common to this group of liqueurs.  Digestifs, which are usually taken straight (neat), generally contain more alcohol than apéritifs.  Some fortified wines such as sherry, port, and Madeira are often served after dinner, but should be classified as dessert wines and not digestifs.  See our recipes for Italian Cocktails. AMARO A bitter spirit that ranges in color from gold to dark brown, amaro is likely to appear on the table after a heavy meal.  Recipes vary, but all amari essentially consist of an infusion of various herbs, roots, and vegetables in alcohol, and flavors range from earthy and bitter to sickly sweet.  Some popular brands of amaro include Amaro del Capo, Ramazzotti, Lucana, Averna, and Fernet Branca. ANISEED LIQUEURS Aniseed spread throughout the Italian peninsula after the Arabs brought it to Sicily.  Aniseed liqueur is distilled from the fruit of the green aniseed plant along with other aromatic ingredients.  It can be clear, milky white, or straw yellow and have a 40 to 60% alcohol content.  Aniseed liqueurs may be drunk at room temperature, on ice, or diluted with water.  In Italy today there is a huge variety of aniseed liqueurs.  Aniciono, Sassolino, Anisetta, and Mistra are a few of the varieties, but Sambuca is probably the best known.  Aniseed liqueurs are especially popular in central and southern Italy.  Aniseed liqueur is a traditional ammazza caffe, or coffee killer.   The liqueur is either poured directly into espresso or drunk after strong coffee to get rid of the coffee’s bitter after taste. APEROL Bright orange in color, Aperol has a unique taste, thanks to the secret recipe, which has never been changed, with infusions of selected ingredients including bitter and sweet oranges and many other herbs and roots in perfect proportions. Aperol has a very low-alcohol content of only 11 percent.  Because of this, Aperol is probably the lightest spirit in the world.  It can be served over ice or in a variety of mi


In which town is St Magnus' Cathedral, the most northerly in Britain?

St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney Music in St. Magnus St Magnus Cathedral - Britain’s most northerly Cathedral. St Magnus Cathedral known as the 'Light in the North' was founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus.  The Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to all.  The Cathedral, set in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of the Orkney Islands, is a place of stillness, of inspiration, of warmth, and is steeped in the presence of God.  We invite you to explore this website which contains information about many aspects of the Cathedral's life. The congregation of St Magnus Cathedral is very conscious of its place in a long continuum of worship in this ancient, holy building.  Worship is what draws people to the Cathedral.  Our worship is open to anyone who might wish to participate. The Society of the Friends of St. Magnus Cathedral is a dedicated group of people who contribute to the life of the Cathedral through fund raising to support the maintenance and development of the building.  The Society also seeks to promote increased awareness and knowledge of the Cathedral to the general public.  By joining the Friends you are supporting the Cathedral and helping to secure this magnificent building for future generations.  St. Magnus Centre is not just a church hall - it is a meeting place, a visitor centre, an arts venue and a place for quiet contemplation.  Building on the facilities offered by the 19th century St Magnus Hall, The St Magnus Centre has meeting rooms, a Projector Room where the film "The Saga of St Magnus" is shown and a large hall which can serve as a great venue for events such as receptions, dances, socials  etc..  Visit this site to see what The St Magnus Centre can offer you or your organisation. Kirkwall   St Magnus Cathedral (Church of Scotland) Registered Charity  SC005322


Red Stripe lager was originally brewed in which country?

Judge: Beer Drinkers Can’t Sue Red Stripe For “Jamaican Style” Beer Brewed In The U.S. – Consumerist fun with labels labels red stripe beer lawsuits Just because something is made in another country’s style, does that mean it has to actually be produced in that foreign land? Not necessarily, a judge said recently in dismissing a potential class action lawsuit accusing Red Stripe of false advertising, among other things, because its “Jamaican style lager” has been made right here in the United States since 2012. U.S. District Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz said beer drinkers can’t sue Diageo-Guinness for labeling its Red Stripe brew with terms like “Jamaican Style Lager” and “The Taste of Jamaica,” despite the fact that it’s produced in Latrobe, Pa., by City Brewing Co., reports Courthouse News Service . The two plaintiffs had sued claiming they bought Red Stripe because of those labels, and were seeking class certification and damages for false advertising, unfair competition, business law violations, and negligent and intentional misrepresentation. “(T)he Court finds that a reasonable customer would not be misled by the visible packaging into believing that Red Stripe is brewed in Jamaica with Jamaican ingredients,” Moskowitz wrote in dismissing the complaint without prejudice. “The mere fact that the word ‘Jamaica’ and ‘Jamaican’ appear on the packaging is not sufficient to support a conclusion that consumers would be confused regarding the origin and ingredients of the beer.” In his ruling he cited Forschner Group, Inc. v. Arrow Trading Co. , in which the Second Circuit held that the phrase “Swiss Army knife cannot fairly be read to mean “made in Switzerland.” Moskowitz concluded that although the plaintiffs can’t state a claim for deception or misrepresentation based on the Red Stripe bottle labels or packaging for the 12-packs or 6-packs, they can amend their complaint to assert claims based on other facts, and file it again within 15 days. Red Stripe was first brewed in Jamaica starting in 1938, and was imported to the U.S. starting in 1985. The company that owned the rights before Diageo-Guiness moved production to Pennsylvania in 2012.


Who is the President of the Football Association?

BBC SPORT | Football | Prince William to take on FA role Prince William to take on FA role Prince William is a keen sports fan Prince William has agreed to become president of the Football Association before the World Cup next summer. The 23-year-old Aston Villa fan will replace his uncle, the Duke of York, who gives up the role next May. "I am really excited to be taking up this role. Football is a game I love playing and watching," he said after a meeting with FA officials. "It is also the national sport and generates extraordinary passions among millions of people." Prince William met FA chairman Geoff Thompson, chief executive Brian Barwick and executive director David Davies at Clarence House on Friday. "Everyone at the FA is delighted that Prince William has agreed to be our next president," said Thompson. "In 2000, the FA asked the Duke of York to take the role for five years. He has done a terrific job for which we are enormously grateful. "The appointment of Prince William, initially as president-designate, means that, over the next few months, the Duke can introduce him to the FA, its leadership, its staff and its many programmes and initiatives at home and around the world. "Prince William's enthusiasm for football both as a player and a fan is well known and we believe his presidency will prove a great asset to the national sport."


"Who, in a Shakespeare play, gives his son the advice ""Neither a lender or a borrower be""?"

Neither a borrower nor a lender be - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Neither a borrower nor a lender be Polonius: Neither a borrower nor a lender be, For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Old Polonius counsels his hotheaded son Laertes, who is about to embark for Paris for his gentleman's education [see THE PRIMROSE PATH ]. While he still has the chance, Polonius wholesales a stockroom of aphorisms, the most famous of which is "Neither a borrower nor a lender be." On Polonius's terms, there is little to argue with in his perhaps ungenerous advice. His logic is thus: lending money to friends is risky, because hitching debt onto personal relationships can cause resentment and, in the case of default, loses the lender both his money and his friend. Borrowing invites more private dangers: it supplants domestic thrift ("husbandry")—in Polonius's eyes, an important gentlemanly value. Incidentally, in the days when Hamlet was first staged, borrowing was epidemic among the gentry, who sometimes neglected husbandry to the point where they were selling off their estates piece by piece to maintain an ostentatious lifestyle in London.


Which popular Scottish dessert is made with oats, cream, berries and whisky and often eaten at a Burns Supper?

Cranachan recipes - All recipes UK Cranachan Cranachan recipes End your Burns supper with a deliciously simple cranachan, also known as cream crowdie, or enjoy this lovely Scottish pud any time of year with seasonal fruits. Check out our Burns Night and Scottish collections for more great recipes. 9 recipes   35min This traditional Scottish dessert is quick and easy to put together, and the nutritious combination of cream, fromage frais, oats and fresh fruit makes a superb sweet course for a special occasion meal. The whisky not only adds a taste of Scotland, but gives a fantastic kick to the flavour. Recipe by: Norma MacMillan


Which Asian country's flag consists of three vertical stripes of black, red and green with a picture of a mosque in the centre?

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


The Everett Factory in Washington state, USA is the world's largest building, which company own it?

World’s Biggest Warehouses and Factories - Logistics & Materials Handling Blog | Adaptalift Hyster World’s Biggest Warehouses and Factories 08 July, 2013 Filed under: This week we will take a look at something a little different, the world’s biggest warehouses and factories. The expanse of some of these warehouses is mind blowing and allows us to consider the work that is put in to not only building them, but the products that they produce. Boeing Everett Factory This factory is, by volume, the largest building in the world at a staggering 472,370,319 cubic feet, or 98.3 acres. Located in Washington, USA, it is an aeroplane assembly building owned by Boeing. The warehouse has been in commission since 1966 after Pan American Airlines signed a contract worth $525 million with Boeing to build 25 747s. The Everett Factory has also been home to Boeing 767s, 777s and the newest in the fleet, the 787 Dreamliner. In addition to the construction of Boeing aeroplanes, the factory has several cafes, a theatre and a museum. Aerium The Aerium was initially designed to build enormous airships as a pioneering move for business logistics. Although the company behind this elaborate plan went bankrupt in 2002. The biggest freestanding hall in the world, located in Brandenburg, Germany, is now known as Tropical Islands Resort after the Malaysian Corporation, Tanjong, who spent a reported €78 million, bought the complex. The landmark covers a vast 184 million cubic feet and has several different themed areas. It is home to the world’s biggest indoor rainforest and has a 27-metre high water slide tower amongst many more attractions. The park opened in 2004, attracting close to a million visitors during its first full year, and employs approximately 500 people. Meyer Werft Founded in 1795, this privately held and family-owned business started out by building small wooden vessels. It now constructs some of the world’s biggest luxury passenger ships. Meyer Werft GmbH is one of the major shipyards in the world and approximately 700 ships have been built at the yard since its inception. It gained international recognition through the construction of roll on/roll off ferries, passenger ferries, container ships, livestock ferries and luxury cruise ships. Located in Papenburg, Germany, Meyer Werft occupies 167 million cubic feet, retains some 2500 employees and has the largest roofed dry docks in the world. Constellation Bristol ‘Europe’s biggest booze warehouse’ covers 858,000 square feet with an internal volume the equivalent to 14,000 double decker buses! Situated in Bristol, England the complex can hold 57 million bottles of wine, which, if laid end-to-end, would stretch over 9,000 miles – the distance from London to Perth, Australia. The warehouse accounts for 15 per cent of the UK’s total wine and alcohol market with a staggering 800 bottles of wine bottled each minute. NASA Vehicle Assembly Building The Vehicle Assembly Building or VAB at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre was used from 1968-2011 to assemble American manned launch vehicles and is situated on the coast of Florida, USA. The VAB, which covers 348,000 square feet in over 8 acres of land, was completed in 1966. It was originally built to allow for the vertical assembly of the Saturn V rocket but eventually was used for the shuttle’s external fuel tanks and flight hardware. The VAB is currently the largest single-story building in the world. Target Import Warehouse Unbelievably, this import warehouse has the fourth-largest footprint in the world covering a staggering 159,000 m². As well as the Boeing Everett Factory, this mega-warehouse is located in Washington State, USA and is one of four Target import warehouses across the nation, although the Washington branch is certainly the focal point of the four. The warehouse was built to distribute imported products to internal Target warehouses.


The William Burrell Collection is in which British town or city?

The Burrell Collection | Art UK  Art UK | Visit Venues The Burrell Collection Open to the public The Burrell Collection The Burrell Collection displays objects from Europe and Asia representing five millennia of art and history. The focus is on late medieval and early Renaissance Europe but the collection also contains important examples of Chinese and Islamic art, artefacts from ancient civilisations and collections of fine art. The collection was amassed by Glasgow shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and given by him and his wife to the City of Glasgow in 1944. It is displayed in an award-winning building located in a beautiful woodland setting. The museum includes reconstructions of rooms from Sir William’s former home. William Burrell (1861–1958) was interested in contemporary art. His first purchases were of Scottish, French and Dutch late 19th century art. Particular passions were the Parisian artists Manet and Degas, the sculptor Rodin and the Hague School artists Anton Mauve and Matthijs Maris. His European paintings collection also includes a Bellini ‘Madonna and Child’ and a self-portrait by Rembrandt. Share this page


How many cables make up a nautical mile?

What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer? | HowStuffWorks What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer? NEXT PAGENEXT   A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the planet Earth. If you were to cut the Earth in half at the equator, you could pick up one of the halves and look at the equator as a circle. You could divide that circle into 360 degrees. You could then divide a degree into 60 minutes. A minute of arc on the planet Earth is 1 nautical mile. This unit of measurement is used by all nations for air and sea travel. A knot is a unit of measure for speed. If you are traveling at a speed of 1 nautical mile per hour, you are said to be traveling at a speed of 1 knot. Up Next The Scientific Jargon Quiz A kilometer is also defined using the planet Earth as a standard of distance. If you were to take the Earth and cut it in half along a line passing from the North Pole through Paris, and then measure the distance of the curve running from the North Pole to the equator on that circle, and then divide that distance by 10,000, you would have the traditional unit for the kilometer as defined in 1791 by the French Academy of Sciences. A nautical mile is 1,852 meters, or 1.852 kilometers. In the English measurement system, a nautical mile is 1.1508 miles, or 6,076 feet. To travel around the Earth at the equator, you would have to travel (360 * 60) 21,600 nautical miles, 24,857 miles or 40,003 kilometers.


Who wrote the major choral work 'All Night Vigil', better known as the 'Vespers' which was sung at his funeral in 1943?

Rachmaninov Vespers (All Night Vigil) — Love Your Classics Romantic Period Rachmaninov Vespers (All Night Vigil) This is a "Marmite" moment, a product which is advertised as something you either love or hate.   In my view it is the same with the Rachmaninov Vespers, you will either love or hate them, personally I love them.  They are considered to be one of Rachmaninov's finest musical achievements and one of the greatest musical achievements of the Russian Orthodox Church.  Sergei Rachmaninov 1873-1943 The Vespers are a very challenging acapella choral composition by Sergei Rachmaninov which were written and premiered in 1915.  The work is better known as the Vespers but infact the texts have been taken from the Russian Orthodox All-Night Vigil ceremony. The Vigil was a traditional service celebrated before major feasts.  As well as receiving high praise, they were infact one of Rachmaninov's favourite compositions, the other being his symphonic poem The Bells.  So much so that he wanted the 5th movement of the Vespers to be sung at his funeral. They were composed in less than two weeks in January and February 1915 and are particularly notable because Rachmaninov had stopped going to church.  Their first performance was given in March 1915 partly to benefit Russian war effort.  Nikolay Danilin conducted the all-male Moscow synodal choir.  It was so warmly received that it was performed five more times within a month.  However the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of the Soviet Union led to a government condemnation of religious music in July 1918 and as such the Vigil remained unrecorded until 1965 though some 30 recordings have since been made.  I went to Russia a few years ago and I find it a fascinating country both in past and present and I also worked with a Russian monk choir whilst at EMI.  For me this music is very 'Russian' sounding and encapsulates everything about the country, they sound old and established yet passionate, emotional and beautiful which is all achieved through a kaleidoscope of musical colours.  They are very difficult to sing and make huge demands on intonation and breath control.  Because the Russians tend to form their words in a different part of the mouth to many other western languages, to get the right sound I think you have to be Russian to sing these.  There are many who undoubtedly disagree with me and indeed there is a new recording out by the Kansas City Chorale and I have no doubt it is very good.  But the recording I am going to recommend is by the Latvian Radio Choir, it is breathtakingly beautiful, described in Gramophone Magazine as "a sublimely beautiful yet rapturous recording".  Do give them a go.      Listen to the first movement Come Let us Worship on YouTube


On which Aegean island is the lively resort of Faliraki?

Venezia Resort Hotel in Faliraki, Rhodes | loveholidays.com Restaurants Activities Active holidaymakers who want a break from soaking up the sun on the golden sands can choose from a variety of fun pursuits on offer at the two large watersport centres on the beach, everything from banana-boat rides and pedalos to bungee-jumping. The crystal clear waters are perfect for scuba diving and snorkelling. Faliraki also has one of Europe's biggest and best water parks, offering slides, lazy river rides, rafting, a wave pool, aqua-gym and numerous other thrills and spills. A must for visitors is to take a local bus to explore the sights and sounds of Rhodes Town, with its medieval core, or delve into some archaeology in the pretty town of Lindos with its hill-top acropolis. Restaurants Faliraki is well-supplied with a huge variety of restaurants, from traditional Greek tavernas to Chinese and nearly every nationality in between. Cuisine is geared to the tastes of young British tourists, and there is nothing much in the way of fine dining. Prices range from cheap to reasonable. Fast-food bars abound, staying open until the wee hours when revellers can snack on a souvlaki while they watch the sun rise. Some recommendations are Manolis Taverna, The Desert Rose, and pizzeria Porto Bello. Nightlife Bar Street and Club Street in Faliraki live up to their name and reputation as a paradise for young clubbers and pubbers with cheap bars and clubs offering two-for-one drinks. The choice of dance floors and watering holes is abundant. Arguably the 'best bar' in Faliraki is Ziggy's, home of the famous (or to some infamous) 'Fishbowl', a very large cocktail guaranteed to knock you senseless. For rocking karaoke there is the King's Garden Bar (KGB) or the Bedrock Bar. George's Bar is a favourite with football fans who want to keep up with the action on huge screens, and keep on partying. The most popular club in town is Q Club, which opens from midnight to 5am and is always jam-packed: it features a house/trance room, a chart/cheese room and R&B/Garage room. Top London DJs feature regularly at Bed, a massive club that holds about 2,000 revellers. Shopping Faliraki Square shopping centre provides everything a holidaymaker needs, from an inflatable 'lilo' to local crafts, or even the toothpaste you forgot to pack; shops also stay open very late. Those who enjoy serious shopping can take a trip into Rhodes Old Town and delight in haggling for bargains in the narrow, cobbled streets. Good buys are leather bags and sandals, rugs, gold and silver jewellery and ceramics. Negatives Faliraki has received some bad publicity in recent years because of the rowdy, drunken behaviour of most of the young (mainly British) holidaymakers that flood the resort each summer. Essential Information 15°C Low 13°C Sun 22 Jan Photos of the Faliraki area Panoramio is a photo-sharing network designed for users to upload their own travel photos and place them on the     map, giving you a better idea of what to expect from a location before you visit. We decided to use Panoramio     because we want you to see images that reflect real life, not just the glossy photos that the brochures provide. Photos provided by .     Photos are under the copyright of their owners. Hotel address : Kalythies, Faliraki, Rhodes,  Greek Islands, 85100 Please wait while we load the map  for Venezia Resort Hotel Similar hotels customers looked at:


Which metal is produced by the Mond Process?

Nickel - Extraction and Purification - Mond Process Nickel - Extraction and Purification - Mond Process Mond Process Purification of nickel oxides to obtain the purest metal is performed via the Mond process , which increases the nickel concentrate to greater than 99.99% purity. This process was patented by L. Mond and has been in industrial use since before the beginning of the 20th century. In the process, nickel is reacted with carbon monoxide at around 40–80 °C to form nickel carbonyl in the presence of a sulfur catalyst. Iron gives iron pentacarbonyl too, but this reaction is slow. If necessary, it may be separated by distillation. Dicobalt octacarbonyl is also formed in this process, but it decomposes to tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl at the reaction temperature to give a non-volatile solid. Nickel is re-obtained from the nickel carbonyl by one of two processes. It may be passed through a large chamber at high temperatures in which tens of thousands of nickel spheres, called pellets, are constantly stirred. It then decomposes depositing pure nickel onto the nickel spheres. Alternatively, the nickel carbonyl may be decomposed in a smaller chamber at 230 °C to create fine nickel powder. The resultant carbon monoxide is re-circulated and reused through the process. The highly pure nickel produced by this process is known as " carbonyl nickel ". Read more about this topic:  Nickel , Extraction and Purification Other articles related to "mond process, carbonyl process": Mond Process The Mond process, sometimes known as the carbonyl process is a technique created by Ludwig Mond in 1890 to extract and purify nickel. The process was used commercially before the end of the 19th century. It is done by converting nickel oxides (nickel combined with oxygen) into pure nickel. This process makes use of the fact that carbon monoxide complexes with nickel readily and reversibly to give nickel carbonyl . No other element forms a carbonyl compound under the mild conditions used in the process. This process has three steps: 1. Nickel oxide is reacted with Syngas at 200 °C to remove oxygen, leaving impure nickel. Impurities include iron and cobalt. NiO (s) + H2 (g) → Ni (s) + H2O (g) 2. The impure nickel is reacted with excess carbon monoxide at 50–60 °C to form nickel carbonyl. Ni (s) + 4 CO (g) → Ni(CO)4 (g) 3. The mixture of excess carbon monoxide and nickel carbonyl is heated to 220–250 °C. On heating, nickel tetracarbonyl decomposes to give nickel: Ni(CO)4 (g) → Ni (s) + 4 CO (g) The decomposition may be engineered to produce powder, but more commonly an existing substrate is coated with nickel. For example, nickel pellets are made by dropping small, hot pellets through the carbonyl gas; this deposits a layer of nickel onto the pellets. This process has also been used for plating nickel onto other metals, where a complex shape or sharp corners made good results difficult by electroplating. Although the results are good, the toxicity makes it impractical as an industrial process. Such parts are now plated by electroless nickel plating instead. Famous quotes containing the word process: “Consumer wants can have bizarre, frivolous, or even immoral origins, and an admirable case can still be made for a society that seeks to satisfy them. But the case cannot stand if it is the process of satisfying wants that creates the wants.” Terms related to Mond Process: Related Phrases


Who was the heroine of Jane Austen's novel Northanger Abbey?

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. Introduction Though Northanger Abbey is one of Jane Austen's earliest novels, it was not published until after her death--well after she'd established her reputation with works such as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Of all her novels, this one is the most explicitly literary in that it is primarily concerned with books and with readers. In it, Austen skewers the novelistic excesses of her day made popular in such 18th-century Gothic potboilers as Ann Radcliffe's The Mysteries of Udolpho. Decrepit castles, locked rooms, mysterious chests, cryptic notes, and tyrannical fathers all figure into Northanger Abbey, but with a decidedly satirical twist. Consider Austen's introduction of her heroine: we are told on the very first page that "no one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy, would have supposed her born to be an heroine." The author goes on to explain that Miss Morland's father is a clergyman with "a considerable independence, besides two good livings--and he was not in the least addicted to locking up his daughters." Furthermore, her mother does not die giving birth to her, and Catherine herself, far from engaging in "the more heroic enjoyments of infancy, nursing a dormouse, feeding a canary-bird, or watering a rose-bush" vastly prefers playing cricket with her brothers to any girlish pastimes. Catherine grows up to be a passably pretty girl and is invited to spend a few weeks in Bath with a family friend. While there she meets Henry Tilney and his sister Eleanor, who invite her to visit their family estate, Northanger Abbey. Once there, Austen amuses herself and us as Catherine, a great reader of Gothic romances, allows her imagination to run wild, finding dreadful portents in the most wonderfully prosaic events. But Austen is after something more than mere parody; she uses her rapier wit to mock not only the essential silliness of "horrid" novels, but to expose the even more horrid workings of polite society, for nothing Catherine imagines could possibly rival the hypocrisy she experiences at the hands of her supposed friends. In many respects Northanger Abbey is the most lighthearted of Jane Austen's novels, yet at its core is a serious, unsentimental commentary on love and marriage, 19th-century British style. ~ Northanger Abbey was the first book Austen sent off to the publishers, yet it was to be part of a posthumous edition together with Persuasion. What a contrast that must have been. From a soft, calm, old fire kindling again to the first sparks of life. Catherine Morland, a rather plain girl of eighteen from a big family, a kind of ï¿½tomboyï¿½ we would call her who rather likes to play cricket than gather flowers and do needlework, is taken to Bath by kind Mr and Mrs Allen, a woman whose opinion always is rather similar to the rests opinions, even if those contradict one another grievously. Through Mrs Allen, Catherine gets acquainted with the Thorpes, her brother Jamesï¿½s friends, of whom Isabella will become allegedly her ï¿½best friend in the worldï¿½ and John who will naturally be her very vain future partner. She will also gain the acquaintance of Eleanor and Henry Tilney whom everyone seems to be in awe of. Their father, General Tilney, takes an instant liking to Catherine and at the end of a few weeks she is even invited to their estate Northanger Abbey in Gloucestershire. Catherine who is an avid Radcliff-reader, helped along by Henry himself, instantly fancies it a dark gothic place with corpses, secret passages and no less a wife who has been locked up or even murdered! But can General Tilney, the proprietor, be really so evil? It seems he can be cruel as he throws Catherine out, apparently without any reason, or has he, after a two weeksï¿½ happy stay? Austen and her readers of course ï¿½hasten together to perfect felicityï¿½, though not really for Catherineï¿½s brother who no doubt has learned a great lesson of life. If one has read the famous Mysteries of Udolpho, the novel must eve


Vestiphobia- Fear of clothing | Phobia Source Home » Phobia List Vestiphobia- Fear of clothing This fear seems to be an oddity because one would imagine a person being more scared of being naked than being scared of wearing clothing. For most of us, wearing clothes gives us warmth and comfort but for some this can be scary. Some may think of clothing as something that can smother or choke them especially if they wear tight-fitting clothes, turtle-necked clothes, and ties. They would rather be seen in-the-nude than feel enclosed when they wear clothes. Some might have developed this fear if they were made to wear clothes that did not look presentable or hideous when they were kids that became a subject of ridicule among their peers thus they associate clothes with fear. Some might have developed this fear because they had parents who feared wearing clothes. People who fear clothing may have palpitations, tremors, shortness of breath or even difficulty breathing when wearing clothes, especially tight-fitting clothes.  The vestiphobe will try their best to avoid wearing clothes and would wear almost bare clothing. Those with severe phobia may have full blown panic attacks and avoid social interactions. Treatment could involve behavioral therapy and if anxiety and panic attacks affect quality of life, medications may be given to control symptoms.


Chrometophobia - money fear, money phobia, fear of money, phobia of money, Chrometophobia Websites Welcome to my site for Chrometophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Chrometophobia (money fear, money phobia, fear of money, phobia of money, Chrometophobia). Please note I am not a doctor and only provide this site for informational purposes. I hope you will find some benefit in the site. Best wishes! ~Edd~ In order to provide good information on Chrometophobia it is best to first understand what a phobia is. I will present some information on phobia below. Please use the other links in the navigation bar to find information on Chrometophobia. What is phobia? A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Phobias are believed to be developed by heredity, genetics and brain-chemistry combine with life-experiences. Types of phobias: Social phobias, Specific phobias and Agoraphobia Social phobias are fears that involve other people or social situations such as performance anxiety, fears of embarrassment or humiliation by scrutiny of others. Examples of these phobias would be eating in public, giving a speech, and even sexual activities. People with these phobias tend to avoid the situations they fear. Specific phobias are typically fears of certain objects or situations. Specific phobias usually contain specific panic triggers, such as spiders, snakes, mice, elevators, or flying. These fears develop during childhood and tend to go away, for example, the fear of the dark. If the fear continues through to adulthood, treatment would be the only solution. These fears can keep people from having a normal life, depending on how often they must encounter/avoid the fear. Agoraphobia is a fear of experiencing a panic attack in a place or situation from which escape may be difficult or embarrassing or they cannot obtain help. People with this phobia may fear being alone, being in a crowd, flying, being in an elevator. Agoraphobia is the only phobia regularly treated as a medical condition.   Note: If you are going to do a search, some common Chrometophobia search terms include Chrometophobia, money fear, money phobia, fear of money, phobia of money, Chrometophobia. DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ - By printing, downloading, or using you this information, you agree to the following: 1) I am only providing this material for information and research purposes. 2) The information is "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS". 3) You understand the information was gathered by doing a general search on Internet search engines for the following terms: Chrometophobia, money fear, money phobia, fear of money, phobia of money, Chrometophobia. 4) User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. 5) Information may have errors or be outdated. 6) Some information is from historical sources or represents opinions of the author. 7) You agree that we have no liability for any damages. 8) I are not liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages. Finally, if you do not agree to terms, do not use the information. It is for informational and research purposes only! If you have any questions please contact me edd@ebozman.com


Which is the second largest lake in the Lake District?

The Lakes of the English Lake District, travel information Bassenthwaite Lake The most northerly of the major lakes, Bassenthwaite lies between Keswick       and Cockermouth. The best views of Bassenthwaite lake, indeed, one       of the best views in the Lake District, can be had by taking the       minor road from Braithwaite village that leads up to the Whinlatter       Pass. A pull-by part way up the climb provides wonderful views over       the lake. On the eastern shore is Mirehouse, a quiet Georgian house       with connections to Lord Tennyson and other Victorian literary figures.     Close to Bassenthwaite village is a RSPB bird sanctuary. One of the most secluded and smallest lakes, Brothers Water lies between      Ullswater and Ambleside at the foot of Kirkstone Pass. The water is      shallow and lily pads cover the shallows, creating a green carpet on     the blue waters. Buttermere Buttermere One of most spectacular of the lakes, Buttermere is set in a lovely       basin below Grasmoor, a high Lakeland peaks. There are picnic areas       overlooking the lake and trails leading into the nearby hills. Head       south of Buttermere and you find yourself climbing Honister Pass;     the views from the top are absolutely spectacular. Coniston Water Lying roughly parallel to Lake Windermere, Coniston Water is famous      as the site of Donald Campbell's successful attempts to break the world      speed record. Campbell's final record attempt led to his untimely death,      and the story of Campbell's Bluebird is just one of the fascinating      bits of local history you will learn about if you take one of the steam      gondola trips that leave from Coniston pier. Across the lake from Coniston      village is Brantwood, the home of Victorian author John Ruskin. The      Brantwood estate is full of opportunities to walk and enjoy the outdoors.      Coniston itself caters to those wishing to enjoy outdoor activities     as well, and offers a good range of accommodation. Crummock Water Just north of the smaller Buttermere, Crummock Water lies at the foot       of Grasmoor peak. The road along the shores of the lake provides       wonderful views of the waters and surrounding steep sided hills.       To the west of Crummock Water is Scale Force, one of the most attractive       waterfalls in the region. Derwentwater One of the most 'developed' of the lakes, Derwentwater offers some       of the best boating and water sport opportunities, with numerous       marinas and boat hire companies serving visitors. The major destination       on Derwentwater is Keswick ,       at the north end of the lake. On the eastern shore is the Bowder       Stone, a fascinating natural site, where a huge boulder is tipped       up on one corner in a seemingly precarious state of balance. Take       the Watendlath road to reach a viewpoint giving superb views over       the lake and surrounding hills. To the south, follow the River Derwent       into Borrowdale, a narrow valley with access to some of the best     hill walking routes in the region. Ennerdale Water Located at the extreme western edge of the Lake District National Park,      Ennerdale is one of the most remote lakes but also one of the prettiest.      Take the minor road that leads along the northern shore of Ennerdale      to Ennerdale Head, a good jumping off place for some of the region's     finest walks. Grasmere Grasmere A small lake just west of Rydal Water. Grasmere village is the location      of Town End, the 17th century house where Beatrix Potter wrote many      of her children's stories. A parking lot at the eastern end of the lake      provides access to a lovely walk along the shore. Rydal Water One of the smaller lakes, Rydal Water is located just outside Grasmere      at the foo


The summer Olympic Games of 1912 were held in which city?

Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow On time The Stockholm Games were a model of efficiency. The Swedish hosts introduced the first Olympic use of automatic timing devices for the track events, the photo finish and a public address system. Last man standing If there was an unofficial theme of the 1912 Games, it was endurance. The course for the cycling road race was 320km (199 miles), the longest race of any kind in Olympic history. In Greco-Roman wrestling, the middleweight semi-final match between Russian Martin Klein and Finland’s Alfred Asikainen lasted 11 hours. Debuts and firsts For the first time, competitors in the Games came from all five continents. It was also the first time Japan participated. The modern pentathlon, women’s swimming and women’s diving all made their Olympic debuts. Mighty Jim Jim Thorpe, a Native American from Oklahoma, won the pentathlon and decathlon by huge margins. He was later disqualified when it was discovered that he had accepted a modest sum to play baseball before the Games. But in 1982, the IOC decided to reinstate him and gave his medals back to his daughter. NOCs: 28 Athletes: 2,407 (48 women, 2,359 men) Events: 102 Media: n/a New technology A well-organised edition of the Olympics, the Stockholm Games saw the first Olympic use of automatic timing equipment, the photo finish and a public address system. Swimming open to women Women's swimming events made their entrance. Japan took part Japan participated for the first time The first art and literature competition Under the nom de plume of Georges Hohrod and M. Eschbach, Baron de Coubertin was awarded first place for his "Ode to sport" which "praises sport in both a literary and sporting way". (Illustration: "Les sports d'hiver" of Carlo Pelligrini, winner of the painting competition of the Concours d'Art) The story of Jim Thorpe A native American from Oklahoma, Jim Thorpe, described by King Gustav V of Sweden as "the greatest athlete in the world", won the pentathlon and decathlon. However, he was disqualified in January 1913 when it was discovered that he had accepted a very modest sum of money to play baseball before the Games. In 1982, the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee decided to reinstate Jim Thorpe and to give back to his daughter the medals that were rightfully his. His feat was immortalised in the film "The Bronze Man" by Michael Curtiz, with Burt Lancaster in the role of Thorpe. Representation of the five continents For the first time, competitors in the Games came from all five continents. Long live the Games! With the close of the 1912 Olympics, all eyes turned towards the city of Berlin where the next edition of the Games was scheduled to take place. Although World War I made it impossible for plans to proceed, the Games proved their resilience. The 1916 celebration remained in Olympic history as the Games of the VI Olympiad and in 1920 the Olympics were once again held, with the Belgian city of Antwerp acting as Olympic host. Ceremonies Stockholm 1912, Games of the V Olympiad: the Swedish team of women gymnasts parades in the stadium during the Opening Ceremony. Official opening of the Games by: His Majesty The King Gustav V Lighting the Olympic Flame by: A symbolic fire at an Olympic Summer Games was first lit in 1928 in Amsterdam. Olympic Oath by: The athletes’ oath was first sworn at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp. Official Oath by: The officials' oath at an Olympic Summer Games was first sworn in 1972 in Munich. On the obverse, two female figures placing a laurel crown on the head of young victorious athlete. On the reverse, a herald proclaiming the opening of the Games with, on the left, the statue of Ling, the founder of the institutions and the Swedish gym system. All around, the inscription "OLYMPISKA SPELEN STOCKHOLM 1912". More info It represents the parade of nations, each athlete carrying a twirling flag and all going towards a common goal- the Olympic Games. The nudity of the athletes was a reference to the Games of Antiquity, altho


In which Shakespeare play does the character Mercutio appear?

Introduction to Shakespeare's Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare's Characters: Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet) From Romeo and Juliet. Ed. K. Deighton. London: Macmillan. Mercutio is the very antithesis to Romeo. "The brooding nature of Romeo," says Dowden, "which cherishes emotion, and lives in it, is made salient by contrast with Mercutio, who is all wit, and intellect, and vivacity, an uncontrollable play of gleaming and glancing life. Upon the morning after the betrothal with Juliet, a meeting happens between Romeo and Mercutio. Previously, while a lover of Rosaline, Romeo had cultivated a lover-like melancholy. But now, partly because his blood runs gladly, partly because the union of soul with Juliet has made the whole world more real and substantial, and things have grown too solid and lasting to be disturbed by a laugh, Romeo can contend in jest with Mercutio himself, and stretch his wit of cheveril 'from an inch narrow to an ell broad.' Mercutio and the Nurse are Shakespeare's creations in this play. For the character of the former he had but a slight hint in the poem of Arthur Brooke. There we read of Mercutio as a courtier who was bold among the bashful maidens as a lion among lambs, and we are told that he had an 'ice-cold hand.' Putting together these two suggestions, discovering a significance in them, and animating them with the breath of his own life, Shakespeare created the brilliant figure which lights up the first half of Romeo and Juliet, and disappears when the colours become all too grave and sombre. Romeo has accepted the great bond of love. Mercutio, with his ice-cold hand, the lion among maidens, chooses above all things a defiant liberty of speech, gaily at war with the proprieties, an airy freedom of fancy, a careless and masterful courage in dealing with life, as though it were a matter of slight importance. He will not attach himself to either of the houses. He is invited by Capulet to the banquet; but he goes to the banquet in company with Romeo and the Montagues. He can do generous and disinterested things; but he will not submit to the trammels of being recognized as generous. He dies maintaining his freedom, and defying death with a jest. To be made worm's meat of so stupidly, by a villain that fights by the book of arithmetic, and through Romeo's awkwardness, is enough to make a man impatient. "A plague o' both your houses!" The death of Mercutio is like the removal of a shifting breadth of sunlight which sparkles on the sea; now the clouds close in upon one another and the stress of the gale begins." _________ From The Works of William Shakespeare. Vol. 8. Ed. Evangeline Maria O'Connor. J.D. Morris and Co. These few lines contain all that Arthur Brooke provides in the way of suggestion of the character of Mercutio � effectually nothing � the scene is the hall: � "At the one side of her chair her lover Romeo, And on the other side there sat one called Mercutio; A courtier that each where was highly had in price, For he was courteous of his speech and pleasant of device; Even as a lion would among the lambs be bold, Such was among the bashful maids Mercutio to behold. With friendly gripe he seized fair Juliet's snowish hand � A gift he had that nature gave him in his swathing-band, That frozen mountain ice was never half so cold As were his hands, though near the fire he did them hold." Thus far, however, the contrast with the grasp of Romeo is continued in the play, that Mercutio is the most decided foil to his more refined and delicately gifted spirit. In vivacity and liveliness he may be his equal, and he is endowed with an aptness for excitement and a flow of fantastic associations that, in the absence of sentiment, are the first though insufficient conditions of poetical invention; but his fancy tends to be overborne by fluency as his mirth by boisterousness; he is a gay companion and a ready partisan, but lax not to the verge but to the very limits of coarseness in his talk. It is this very characteristic that renders him indispensable, for such things are,


In which Shakespeare play does the character Goneril appear?

'King Lear': Albany and Cornwall 'King Lear': Albany and Cornwall 'King Lear': Albany and Cornwall King Lear Weeping over the Body of Cordelia.  SuperStock/Getty Images By Lee Jamieson Updated November 30, 2015. You would be forgiven for thinking that in the early scenes of King Lear , Albany and Cornwall appear to be little more than extras. They initially act as consorts to their wives, but they soon come in to their own as the action progresses. Cornwall is ultimately responsible for the blinding of Gloucester - one of the most violent scenes in Shakespeare! Albany in King Lear Goneril’s husband Albany seems oblivious to her cruelty and does not appear to be party to her plans to oust her father; “My lord I am guiltless, as I am ignorant of what hath moved you” (Act 1 Scene 4) In his case I think that love has clearly blinded him to his wife’s despicable nature. Albany appears weak and ineffective but this is essential to the plot; if Albany intervened earlier it would interfere with the deterioration of Lear’s relationship with his daughters. Albany’s warning to Goneril at the beginning of the play does suggest that he might be more interested in peace than in power: “How far your eyes may pierce I cannot tell. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well” (Act 1 Scene 4) He recognizes his wife’s ambition here and there is a hint that he thinks that in her efforts to ‘improve’ things she may damage the status quo – this is a massive understatement but he is currently unaware of the depths she will sink to. Albany becomes wise to Goneril’s evil ways and his character gains momentum and strength as he becomes reproachful of his wife and her actions. In Act 4 Scene 2 he challenges her and makes it known that he is ashamed of her; “O Goneril, You are not worth the dust which the rude wind blows in your face.” She gives back as good as she gets but he holds his own and we now know that he is a trustworthy character. Albany is fully redeemed later in Act 5 Scene 3 when he arrests Edmund denouncing his behavior and presides over a fight between Gloucester’s sons. He has finally gained back his authority and masculinity . He invites Edgar to tell his story which enlightens the audience about Gloucester’s death. Albany’s response to Regan and Goneril’s death shows us he has no sympathy with their evil cause and finally demonstrates that he is on the side of justice; “This judgement of the heavens , that makes us tremble, Touches us not with pity.” (Act 5 Scene 3) Cornwall in King Lear Conversely, Cornwall becomes increasingly ruthless as the plot progresses. In Act 2 Scene 1, Cornwall is drawn to Edmund demonstrating his questionable morality. “For you, Edmund, Whose virtue and obedience doth this instant so much commend itself, you shall be ours. Natures of such deep trust we shall much need” (Act 2 Scene 1) Cornwall is keen to be involved with his wife and sister in law in their plans to usurp Lear’s power. Cornwall announces Kent’s punishment after he investigates the altercation between him and Oswald. He is increasingly authoritarian allowing power to go to his head but harbors contempt for the authority of others. Cornwall’s ambition for ultimate control is clear. “Fetch forth the stocks! As I have life and honour, there shall he sit till noon” (Act 2 Scene 2) Cornwall is responsible for the most repugnant act of the play – the blinding of Gloucester. He does it, having been encouraged to by Goneril. This demonstrates his character; he is easily led and hideously violent. “Turn out that eyeless villain. Throw this slave upon the dunghill.” (Act 3 Scene 7) Poetic justice is realized when Cornwall’s servant turns on him; as Cornwall has turned on his host and his King. Cornwall is no longer needed in the plot and his death allows Regan to pursue Edmund. Lear appears at the end of the play and Albany resigns his rule over the British forces that he has briefly assumed and respectfully defers to Lear. Albany was never a strong contender for a leadership po


The summer Olympic Games of 1988 were held in which city?

Olympic Games Summer and Winter Locations and History of the Games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic History The Olympic Games took their name from the Greek city of Olympia and though there were important athletic competitions held in other Greek cities in ancient times, the Olympic Games were regarded as the most prestigious. The games were held every four years during August and September and the word "Olympiad", which referred to the four year intervals between competitions, was commonly used to measure time. The first documented Olympic champion was a man named Coroebus, a cook from Elis who won the sprint race in 776 BC. Historians believe that the games had already existed for at least 500 years prior to that date. The Olympic Games originally featured only one event: a race called the "stade", equal to a distance of about 210 yards. By 728 BC two additional races had been added, comparable to the 400 meter and 1,500 meter races of the modern games. The Olympics came to include wrestling, boxing and the pentathlon, as well as specialized events for soldiers and heralds. It was only in 472 BC that the events were spread out over a period of four to five days, previously they had all taken place on a single day. Participation in the Olympic Games was originally limited to free born Greeks, but as Greek civilization was spread by the conquests of Alexander the Great, the Games drew entrants from as far away as Antioch, Sidon and Alexandria. While the only official prize was a wreath or garland, successful athletes were supported by the governments of their cities and devoted much time to training. Most of the competitors were, in fact, professionals. After the Roman conquest of Greece in the second century BC, the Olympic Games suffered a decline in popularity and importance, but the Games persisted until AD 393, when the Roman emperor Theodosius I ordered their abolition. The idea of reviving the Olympic Games originated with Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a 29 year old French aristocrat who first publicly raised the issue in 1892. At a conference on international sport held in Paris in 1894, Coubertin managed to convince delegates from 49 organizations representing nine countries to vote in favor of an Olympic revival. His chief allies in this effort were Dimitrios Vikelas of Greece and Professor William M. Sloane of the United States. The organizers had planned the first modern Olympics for 1900 in Paris, but later decided to move the date forward to 1896 and to change the venue to Athens, though the local government of the Greek capital was initially hostile to the idea. Coubertin and his colleagues of the newly formed International Olympic Committee eventually prevailed, and the first Olympic Games of the modern era were inaugurated by the King of Greece in the first week of April 1896. The Games of 1896, 1900 and 1904 were loosely organized and did not feature national teams produced by rigorous selection. The 1908 Games, held in London in a newly built 66,000 seat stadium, were the first where the events were organized by the relevant authorities in each athletic discipline. More than 2,000 athletes from 22 nations competed in 100 events. The 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm drew more then 2,500 competitors from 28countries and featured the first women's swimming events. No Games were held in 1916 due to World War I, but the Games enjoyed strong growth after the war, with 44 nations participating in the 1924 Olympics in Paris. At the1928 Games in Amsterdam there were more than 290 women among the 3,000athletes, more than double the number that took part in 1924. The Olympic Games were suspended again for 12 years because of World War II, resuming in 1948 in London. The post-war era saw steady growth in the number of countries and athletes competing and a dramatic increase in women's events. Politics began to intrude on the Games in a serious way at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, where Palestinian terrorists att


Who was The Times correspondent who reported on location from the Crimean War?

Florence Nightingale: War Correspondents War Correspondents in the Crimean SIR WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL (1821-1907) William Russell was born at Lilyvale, near Tallaght, in the county of Dublin, on the 28th of March 1821, being one of the Russells of Limerick, whose settlement in Ireland dates from the time of Richard II. Raised by a Protestant father and Catholic mother in Ireland, Russell's family moved to Liverpool, England while he was still a child. He entered Trinity College, Dublin, in 1838. Three years later a relative, Mr R. W. Russell , who had been sent to Ireland by the Times, deputed him to report the Irish elections at Lomgford, and his success turned William Russell's attention to journalism. Coming to London in 1842, Russell went to Cambridge, but left before taking a degree. In the following year he was sent by the Times to Ireland to report the O'Connell meetings, and became their special correspondent on Denmark in the war of 1849-50. He was called to the bar at the Middle Temple in 1851. The Crimean War was carried on chiefly in the Crimea, on the part of Turkey aided by Britain and France, in which Sardinia eventually joined them, against the encroachments of Russia in the east and which was proclaimed against Russia on March 24, 1854. Initially sent by John Delane, the editor of the Times, to Malta to cover English support for Russia in 1854, Russell despised the term "war correspondent" -- though his coverage of the conflict brought him international renown. He was described by one of the soldiers on the frontlines thus, "a vulgar low Irishman, who sings a good song, drinks anyone's brandy and water and smokes as many cigars as a Jolly Good Fellow. He is just the sort of chap to get information, particularly out of youngsters." This reputation however, led to Russell being blacklisted some circles, including British commander Lord Raglan, who advised his officers to refuse to speak with the reporter. On the outbreak of the war Russell went out as special correspondent, and, accompanying the light division to Gallipoli, proceeded with the first detachment to Varna. On the embarkation for the Crimea he was attached to the second division, and landed with it on the 14th of September. On September 20, 1854, Russell covered the battle above the Alma River - writing his missive the following day in an account book seized from a Russian corpse. The story, written in the form of a letter to Delane, was supportive of the British troops though paid particular note to the battlefield surgeons' "humane barbarity," and the lack of ambulance care for wounded troops. He later covered the Siege Of Sebastopol where he coined the contemporary phrase "thin red line" in referring to British troops, writing that "The Russians dash on towards that thin red streak topped with a line of steel..." Russell was also at Balaclava on the morning of 25th of October 1854 -- forever remembered as The Charge of the Light Brigade. The battle took place on the morning of October 25, 1854. The first news to reach the British public came in the Times on November 4, via a Foreign Office telegram, but would have remained just one military disaster among many, were it not for the vivid descriptive power of Russell's letter, dispatched on October 26. It took almost 20 days to reach London and was published in on November 14. It was this description of the battle that inspired Alfred Lord Tennyson to compose his �Charge of the Light Brigade,� published in a collection called Maud And Other Poems in 1855. Russell's reports of the plight of the soldiers and his criticism of the medical facilities undoubtedly contributed to Florence Nightingale's determination to help. However, it was a report of the conditions at the military hospital at Scutari by Russell's colleague, Thomas Chenery, that proved the catalyst. Chenery wrote from Constantinople on September 30, 1854, the report appearing in the paper on October 12. In direct response, Sir Robert Peel, son of the former Prime Minister, sent the editor of the Times a cheque for �200 to start a


How many hours did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spend walking on the moon in 1969?

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin - The Greatest Adventures of All Time - TIME The Greatest Adventures of All Time Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Ralph Morse / Time Life Pictures / Getty The risks were otherworldly. If the engine designed to launch the men failed, they would crash. If the engine designed to lift them out of the moon's orbit failed, they would be forever lost in space. If the engine designed to return them to Earth failed, they would burn to death. There were solar and cosmic radiation to worry about, micrometeorites, lunar gravitational fields and whatever surprises the mysterious vacuum that is space might contain. Eight years earlier  many moons ago  the space program had begun in earnest: Alan Shepard chased Gagarin, becoming the first American in space; John Glenn orbited, becoming the first American to do that; President John F. Kennedy made a new promise, that America would put a man on the lunar surface before decade's end; and the Mercury program yielded to Apollo. Twenty Apollo missions were launched between 1960 and '72, and much else had happened along the bumpy road to the moon: In January 1967, three U.S. astronauts perished in a fire while trapped in their command module during an on-ground launch simulation. Three months later, Russian cosmonaut Vladimir M. Komarov plunged to his death during reentry after his parachute lines tangled. By the time veteran American astronauts Neil Alden Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. were in preparation for their 1969 attempt at the moon, it appeared NASA had finally taken the lead over the Soviet Union in the race to conquer this next frontier. Apollo 11, 6.5 million pounds of space-age technology, lifted off on July 16, 1969, thrust toward space from Cape Kennedy, Fla. Three days later, Commander Armstrong, a former U.S. Navy pilot with a degree in aeronautical engineering; Aldrin, a former Air Force pilot with a Ph.D. from M.I.T. in aeronautics and astronautics; and Collins, a former Air Force pilot  each of them born in 1930  were hundreds of thousands of miles from home, circling the moon. The amazing drama was unfolding. Armstrong and Aldrin climbed aboard the lunar module they had named the Eagle. Their compartment was nine feet high, 13 feet wide and 14 feet long and, besides its communication center, contained nothing more than the men, a guidance computer and some food and water. This wasn't really about scientific inquiry, this was about getting there: The Eagle had been designed for lunar landing, lunar liftoff and ultimate rendezvous with the command and service module, manned by Collins during his teammates' absence. On Sunday, July 20, the lunar module broke from the CSM. "The Eagle has wings," Armstrong said as he and Aldrin started to make their way the 69 miles to the landing site. Suddenly, Armstrong saw below him a "football-field-sized crater with a large number of big boulders and rocks." He seized the manual controls and piloted the ship to safety, touching down on the intended target, the promisingly named Sea of Tranquility. After reporting the necessary technical information, Armstrong spoke the second of three phrases that still echo all these years later: "Houston, Tranquility base here, the Eagle has landed." A world watched rapt as shadowy images, beamed back through space, seemed to show a man descending a short ladder and stepping onto the moon. What did he say? Did you hear what he said? What Armstrong said  "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind"  seemed perfect at the time, even if scientists, philosophers and the man in the street would debate in the years ahead how, precisely, getting to the moon represented a leap for mankind. In any event, the Eagle's two-man crew went on to perform each of its duties on the lunar surface without surprise or malfunction. Toddling along in space suits built to withstand temperatures from minus 250i F to 250i above, as well as any micrometeorites that might be zipping about, Armstrong and Aldrin collected 50 pounds of rock and soil s


Who makes or made the model of vehicle the Cresta?

The best and worst Vauxhall cars ever made - Confused.com The best and worst Vauxhall cars ever made Share: Here are some of the best and worst creations that have rolled off Vauxhall's production lines over the past 100 years. The best Vauxhall cars ever made 1. Chevette The Chevette was a supermini made from 1975 to 1984. It was arguably the car that turned everything around for Vauxhall and helped shake off its unenviable reputation for producing rust-prone machines. This is something that had dogged the manufacturer for the best part of two decades. It was introduced to the car buying public with a television add featuring a catchy tune and jingle proclaiming: "It’s whatever you want it to be." This was actually a fair point. Its versatility and stylish good looks made it hugely popular and introduced a new generation of potential buyers to the Vauxhall marque. 2. Astra The Astra name has been around for more than 30 years but the latest model to bear its name is a stunning machine and seen as a viable rival to Ford’s Focus. Top Gear even branded it as "perhaps the best Astra ever". Available in a variety of options, the Vauxhall Astra has sleek, sporty lines and a well-designed interior – in contrast to the rather bare and basic look of the past. With its punchy performance it’s fair to say this Astra is no longer a dull company runaround. 3. Zafira The Zafira may not have been enough to take your breath away when it first arrived around at the tail end of the 1990s. But this family transporter actually warrants its place among the most important Vauxhalls ever made, according to motoring author Giles Chapman. "It was the first seven-seater compact MPV where the seats would properly fold into the floor," he says. "It was also based on the Vauxhall Astra so you knew it was going to be pretty bullet proof." The worst Vauxhall cars ever made 1. 1957 Victor F Type Despite its American styling and lavish amounts of chrome – quite radical as far as affordable British family cars were concerned – this car was a disaster, recalls Chapman, author of The Worst Cars Ever Sold. "It set the Vauxhall cause back enormously through the 1960s because it was such a rust bucket," he says. "The inner body tended to trap a lot of rain water and, as it wasn’t very rust proof, it just rotted." Although thousands were shipped overseas its popularity didn’t last. "Its bad reputation meant it was only an export star for a brief time," adds Chapman. "It was just poorly conceived and poorly designed." 2. 1995 Vectra The Vauxhall Vectra replaced the popular Cavalier in the UK but didn’t get off to the best of starts when it was savaged by Jeremy Clarkson in a six-minute long segment on Top Gear. Clarkson described it as a "box on wheels" and "like road testing a microwave oven". It was the dictionary definition of a boring, functional company car with a pretty cramped and unappealing interior. While there was nothing fundamentally wrong with the Vectra, it did nothing to trigger excitement and was overshadowed by the Ford Mondeo at the time. 3. Belmont It might be hard to believe but the Belmont can actually lay claim to being one of Britain's most regularly stolen cars. In fact, a Home Office commissioned car theft index revealed it to be the car most at risk in 2005 with 76 stolen out of every 1,000. First appearing in the mid-1980s, the Belmont was a saloon with a huge boot at a time when hatchbacks were the shape of choice. Had they called it an Astra Saloon it may have been better received but its name reflected its styling - ugly. Share:


How many years does it take for Halley's Comet to reappear?

Ten Facts About Halley's Comet Previous Facts - Next Facts Ten Facts About Halley's Comet Every 76 years, Halley's Comet makes an appearance  in the night sky. Here are ten facts about Halley's Comet. Fact One Halley's Comet is named after the astronomer Edmund Halley (1656 - 1742). Although the comet is named afer him, he didn't actually discover it. Instead, he believed that a comet that he observed in 1682 could be the same comet that had been observed in 1607 and 1531. He believed that comets actually orbit the Sun just like planets and that the comet he had seen would return in about 76 years later if it was to follow the same pattern. It returned in 1758 as he predicted. Although he had died by the time this happened, the comet became known as Halley's Comet. Fact Two Halley's Comet takes 75 to 76 years to complete an orbit around the Sun. Comets travel in elliptical orbits, usually going from a great distance away from the Sun (hundreds of millions of miles) to relatively close (just a few million miles) to it. As the get closer Sun, they begin glowing is the Sun burns off its particles. This makes them visible from Earth, and every 75 to 76 years, as Halley's Comet approaches the Sun, it becomes visible in the night sky, looking a bit like a smudged star. Fact Three The most distant (aphelion) that Halley's Comet gets from the Sun is 35 Astronomical Units. One Astronomical Unit is the approximate distance that Earth is away from the Sun, which is about 150 million kilometres, or 93 millions miles. So 35 Astronomical Units is 35 times Earth's distance from the Sun. This is almost as far away as Pluto is away from the Sun. The closest Halley's Comet gets from the Sun (perihelion) is 0.57 Astronomical Units, so its gets closer to the Sun than Venus, the second closest planet to the Sun.  Fact Four Because Halley was able to predict the reappearance of his comet, scientists and researchers have been able to go through ancient astronomical records to find other observations of the comet. The oldest record of a comet which is likely to be Halley's Comet is from 240 BC by the Chinese in a chronicle called Records of the Grand Historian. Fact Five Halley's Comet appeared in the Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidery depicting the events of the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. As the comet seemed to appear from nowhere, people believed it to be an omen. The tapestry shows one of King Harold's attendants telling the King of the appearance of the "comet star" stating that it is a bad omen, possible a sign of God's wrath for King Harold unrightfully claiming the English throne. Fact Six It has sometimes been speculated that Halley's Comet is the Star of Bethlehem that the Wise Men saw around the time of the birth of Jesus. Records of Halley's Comet appearances suggest it was observed in 12 BC, but a record of another possible comet was made in 5 BC. This second object appeared in the same place for seventy days with no movement recorded, as if hovering over somewhere, quite possibly Bethlehem. Fact Seven Halley's Comet is darker than coal, and reflects only 4% of the sunlight it receives. It only shines brightly when it is close enough to the Sun for its dust and vapours to be burnt off. Fact Eight Halley's Comet is shaped like a peanut and is about 15 kilometres (9 miles) long, and 8 kilometres (5 miles) wide and thick. Fact Nine American writer Mark Twain was born on November 30th 1835, two weeks after an appearance of Halley's Comet's. In his biography, he stated that he was born with Halley's Comet, and is likely to die with it. Mark Twain died on April 21st 1910 - the day after Halley's Comet reappeared. Fact Ten Halley's Comet's most recent appearance was in 1986 when it was photographed close-up by Europe's Giotti space craft and Russia's Vega 1 and Vega 2 space crafts. Its next appearance will be in 2061.


At the Restoration in 1660, whom did Charles II appoint as Governor of Windsor Castle?

Windsor Castle Windsor Castle Windsor castle. A thousand year old fortress transformed to a royal palace. This well known silhouette of a seemingly medieval castle was not created, however, until the 1820s by Jeffry Wyatville Aerial view of the castle Windsor Castle ( 51°29′02″N, 0°36′16″W), at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, is the largest inhabited castle in the world and, dating back to the time of William the Conqueror , it is the oldest in continuous occupation. Together with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh , it is one of the principal official residences of the British monarch . Queen Elizabeth II spends many weekends of the year at the castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. Most of the kings and queens of England have had a direct influence on the construction and evolution of the castle, which has been their garrison fortress, home, official palace, and sometimes their prison. The castle's history and that of the British monarchy are inextricably linked. Chronologically the history of the castle can be traced through the reigns of the monarchs who have occupied it. When the country has been at peace the castle has been expanded by the additions of large and grand apartments; when the country has been at war the castle has been more heavily fortified. This pattern has continued to the present day. Plan of the castle Over its 1,000-year history, the design of Windsor Castle has changed and evolved according to the times, tastes, requirements and finances of successive Monarchs. Nevertheless, the positions of the main features have remained largely fixed and the modern plan below is a useful guide to locations. The castle today, for example, remains centred on the motte or artificial hill ("A" on the plan) on which William the Conqueror built the first wooden castle. Plan of Windsor Castle. Throughout this article the letters marked in red on this plan will be used to reference locations discussed. Key to plan (right) B: The Upper Ward, The Quadrangle (as this courtyard is known) C: The State Apartments D: Private Apartments, overlooking the East terrace E: South Wing, overlooking The Long Walk F: Lower Ward K: King Henry VIII Gate (principal entrance) M: Norman Gate O: Edward III Tower T: The Curfew Tower The highly visible landmark of the castle, the Round Tower ("A") is in reality far from cylindrical, its shape dictated by the irregular, but seemingly round, man-made hill on which it sits. The castle's layout dates back to the mediaeval fortifications. The Round Tower divides the castle into two distinct sections known as wards. The Lower Ward ("F") is home to St. George's Chapel ("G"), while the upper ward ("B") contains the private Royal Apartments ("D") and the more formal state rooms ("C"), which include St. George's Hall, a vast room which has a ceiling decorated with the coats of arms of past and present knights of the garter. Early history (1070–1350) Windsor Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror , who reigned from 1066 until his death in 1087. His original wooden castle stood on the site of the present Round Tower ("A"). The castle formed part of his defensive ring of castles surrounding London, the site chosen in part because of its easily defendable position. Early in William's reign he had taken possession of a manor in what today is Old Windsor, probably a Saxon royal residence. A short time later between 1070 and 1086, he leased the site of the present castle from the Manor of Clewer and built the first motte-and-bailey castle. The motte is fifty feet high and consists of chalk excavated from a surrounding ditch, which then became a moat. At this time the castle was defended by a wooden palisade rather than the thick stone walls seen today. The original plan of William the Conqueror's castle is unknown, but it was purely a military base and nothing structural survives from this early period. From that time onwards the castle has remained in continuous use and has undergone numerous additions and improvements. His successor Wi