What was the name of the character played by Jodie Foster in the 1991 film “Silence of the Lambs”?

The Silence Of The Lambs (1991 Film) | The Silence Of The Lambs Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Silence Of The Lambs Wiki The Silence Of The Lambs (1991 Film) 7pages on Share The Silence Of The Lambs 1991 Theatrical Release Poster The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American thriller film that blends elements of the crime and horror genres.[3] Directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Scott Glenn, the film is based on Thomas Harris' 1988 novel of the same name, his second to feature Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer.In the film, Clarice Starling, a young U.S. FBI trainee, seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr. Lecter to apprehend another serial killer, known only as "Buffalo Bill".The Silence of the Lambs was released on February 14, 1991, and grossed $272.7 million worldwide against its $19 million budget. It was only the third film, the other two being It Happened One Night and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, to win Academy Awards in all the top five categories: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay). It is also the first Best Picture winner widely considered to be a horror film, and only the second such film to be nominated in the category, after The Exorcist in 1973.[4][5] The film is considered "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant by the U.S. Library of Congress and was selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry in 2011.[6]Contents  [hide] 1 Plot2 Cast3 Production3.1 Development3.2 Casting3.3 Filming3.4 Music4 Release4.1 Critical reception4.2 Accolades5 Accusations of homophobia and sexism6 See also7 References8 External linksPlot Clarice Starling is pulled from her training at the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia by Jack Crawford of the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit. He tasks her with interviewing Hannibal Lecter, a former psychiatrist and incarcerated cannibalistic serial killer, believing Lecter's insight might be useful in the pursuit of a serial killer nicknamed "Buffalo Bill", who skins his female victims' corpses.Starling travels to the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, where she is led by Frederick Chilton to Lecter's solitary quarters. Although initially pleasant and courteous, Lecter grows impatient with Starling's attempts at "dissecting" him and rebuffs her. As she is leaving, one of the prisoners flicks semen at her. Lecter, who considers this act "unspeakably ugly", calls Starling back and tells her to seek out an old patient of his. This leads her to a storage shed where she discovers a man's severed head. She returns to Lecter, who tells her that the man is linked to Buffalo Bill. He offers to profile Buffalo Bill on the condition that he be transferred away from Chilton, whom he detests.When Buffalo Bill kidnaps a U.S. Senator's daughter, Catherine Martin, Crawford authorizes Starling to offer Lecter a fake deal promising a prison transfer if he provides information that helps find Buffalo Bill and rescue the abductee. Instead, Lecter begins a game of quid pro quo with Starling, offering comprehensive clues and insights about Buffalo Bill if Starling will give him information about her own past, something she was advised not to do. Chilton secretly records the conversation and reveals Starling's deal as a sham before offering to transfer Lecter in exchange for a deal of Chilton's own making. Lecter agrees and is flown to Memphis, Tennessee, where he reveals personal information on Buffalo Bill to federal agents.As the manhunt begins, Starling visits Lecter at his special cell in a Tennessee courthouse and confronts him with her decryption of the name he provided ("Louis Friend", an anagram of "iron sulfide", also known as fool's gold). Lecter refuses Starling's pleas for the truth and forces her to recount her traumatic childhood. She tells him how she was orphaned and relocated to a relative's farm in Montana, where she discovered a lamb slaughterhouse and even made a failed attempt to rescue one of them. Lecter gives


Which premiership Football team have the nickname “The Cherries”?

Bournemouth's rise to Premier League football - CNN.com — AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) May 3, 2015 5. The club were on the verge of oblivion — twice While the club is finding its way onto the back pages for footballing reasons, it was financial troubles that nearly put Bournemouth out of existence twice in the last 20 years. It became Europe's first community-owned club when a supporter's trust was set up in 1997. Players had to host a bucket collection in the town to help raise the funds. In the 2007-08 season, Bournemouth went into administration once more and were seconds away from liquidation until chairman Jeff Mostyn wrote a check for £100,000 ($153,000) to stave off the debt collectors. After starting the 2008-09 campaign with a 17-point deduction, they were saved from relegation in the final home game of the season when club legend Steve Fletcher scored the winning goal to stop the team falling out of the bottom division of the Football League. 6. They are coached by the 'Manager of the Decade' Former player Eddie Howe was tasked with rescuing the team from what looked like certain relegation, following a 17-point deduction, from League Two on New Year's Eve 2008. At the time, he was England's youngest ever league manager at the age of 31. In six years, and over two spells, he's taken the club he supported as child from the bottom of the ladder to within one game of playing in front of an estimated worldwide audience of four billion people. He is only one of a handful of managers ever to lead their team through all three divisions to Premier League promotion. This has all been enough to earn him the first Football League Manager of the Decade award at a ceremony held in April. The achievements of Eddie Howe at Bournemouth make me wonder whether we've possibly found the English 'special one'. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 27, 2015 7. It'll be worth at least £120 million ($183,500,000 dollars) to a team that has never spent big The club is owned by enigmatic Russian Maxim Demin. Not much is known about the media-shy petro-chemical magnate who's based in Switzerland. His interest in the club came after having a house built by former chairman and owner Eddie Mitchell in the upmarket Sandbanks -- once the fourth most expensive place to buy property in the world. After buying out the property developer of his home, he has bankrolled the club of late, investing around $15 million by most reports. But the team's promotion will earn them unprecedented sums in Europe's most profitable league. The figure is a minimum -- if Bournemouth stay up, they will benefit from the new TV rights deal worth $7.8 billion to the Premier League, banking them a further $153 million. The team's biggest transfer has been the purchase of top scorer Callum Wilson for $4.6 million. 8. Bournemouth won't be the only team you've never heard of in a top European league. Carpi, a team who play in front of crowds of around 4,000 people, earned their place in Italy's Serie A on Wednesday. They have made the rise from the fifth tier of Italian football, one better than Bournemouth. CNN also wrote about the ascent of tiny Eibar who represented themselves well in a first season in Spain's La Liga. Eibar only has a population of 22,000 people compared to Bournemouth being home to nearly 200,000 people. 9. The club changed their name to top the league The team changed its name from Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club to AFC Bournemouth so they could top the league alphabetically while at the same time sounding similar to the names of great teams in Europe. The Cherries nickname comes from playing on the site of the Cooper-Dean estate which was home to a number of cherry orchards. The team also play in red and black stripes. A photo posted by AFC Bournemouth (@officialafcb) on Mar 3, 2015 at 1:45pm PST 10. The town has the best beaches in the Premier League The town grew in popularity back in the 18th century as a pleasant place to escape London's smog and relax on the golden sands of its 11 kilometer coastline. Manager Eddie Howe beli


In which City is the Musical “The Flower Drum Song” set ?

Flower Drum Song | Tickets | Broadway | Broadway.com Flower Drum Song Browse more shows you may also be interested in. Duration In this new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, a young lady named Mei-li flees to America in the late 1950's when her father, a Chinese opera master, ... Story Read More In this new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, a young lady named Mei-li flees to America in the late 1950's when her father, a Chinese opera master, falls under persecution from the Communist government. Arriving in San Francisco, she finds work in a run-down Chinese opera house where the patriarch, Master Wang, struggles to keep old traditions alive, while his American-born son Ta dreams of converting the space into a Western-style nightclub. With the help of a leggy showgirl and her fast-talking agent, Ta's wish comes true; they discover success by turning the old theatre into a popular new nightspot, Club Chop Suey.


Which composer’s music is featured in the 1979 Woody Allen “Manhattan”?

Manhattan: Music from the Woody Allen Film - Zubin Mehta,New York Philharmonic | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Manhattan: Music from the Woody Allen Film AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review               by James Leonard The soundtrack to Woody Allen 's 1979 film Manhattan works supremely well with the film and is equally effective without the film. Allen 's choices of music from the Gershwin songbook enhance and illuminate the action on-screen. The stylish adaptations and arrangements create a wonderful set of orchestral transcriptions of some of Gershwin 's best-known and least-known songs, and the inclusion of a full-length performance of Rhapsody in Blue only enhances the soundtrack's attractiveness. Played with panache by the New York Philharmonic under a surprisingly relaxed Zubin Mehta , the song arrangements are bright and snappy, with a strong undercurrent of sentimentality, and pianist Gary Graffman 's star turn in the Rhapsody is a knockout. Perhaps the single most affecting performance here is violinist Lewis Eley and pianist Dick Hyman 's delicious chamber jazz version of Love Is Here to Stay. Recorded in crisp, clear stereo, this disc deserves to be heard by anyone who loves the movie or the music. Track Listing


Of which Canadian Province is Winnipeg the capital city?

Winnipeg, the Capital of Manitoba, Canada Updated: 10/29/2014 About the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg is the capital city of the province of Manitoba , Canada. Located at the geographical centre of Canada, Winnipeg is a transportation centre, with extensive rail and air links, as well as the head offices of several major Canadian trucking firms. Winnipeg has a diverse economy and is also a multicultural city where more than 100 languages are spoken. While Winnipeg is an eminently affordable city, it is host to world-class ballet, theatre, visual arts, music and festivals. Location of Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg is located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, near the centre of North America. 464.08 sq km (179.18 square miles) (Statistics Canada, 2011 Census) Population 663,617 (Statistics Canada, 2011 Census) Date Winnipeg Became the Capital of Manitoba 1870 Date Winnipeg Incorporated as a City 1873. Reincorporated in 1972. Government of the City of Winnipeg A Winnipeg general municipal election is held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. This includes elections for the Mayor and city councillors, as well as elections for school trustees. Date of the last Winnipeg municipal election: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Date of the next Winnipeg municipal election: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Winnipeg's city council is made up of 16 elected representatives: one mayor and 15 city councillors.


In which town or city is the oldest purpose built casino, being built in 1638?

240 Hotels in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Hotel - Hotels.com Singapore Pay now or later on most rooms Free cancellation on most rooms Price Guarantee Hotels in Las Vegas, United States of America Exploring Las VegasFantasy, exotica, romance, extravagance, luxury and glorious self-indulgence – Las Vegas offers visitors all this and more from its incongruous setting in the wastes of the Nevada Desert. Created purely for pleasure and entertainment, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience unequalled anywhere in the world, with its sparkling Strip featured in movies and TV dramas for decades. Spectacular themed casino resorts line the Strip, all competing to offer the most unique attractions, the best performances by giants of the entertainment world and the latest gambling fads. Massive indoor theme parks with adrenaline-rush rides, resort reconstructions of ancient Rome, Venice and Paris, aquariums, botanical displays and zoological parks, attract millions of visitors every year to this neon-lit city. Sights nearbyIt’s not all casinos in Las Vegas, though most attractions are connected with them. There are many side attractions to take in, both on and off the Strip. Visit the Eiffel Tower, parts of the Titanic, even erupting volcanoes and super-high rollercoasters. Fremont Street Experience It all began at this buzzing street where some of the most iconic neon signs remain in the 'Glitter Gulch', including Vegas Vic. As for casinos, this is where the famed Golden Nugget resides, complete with huge gold nugget, and a large number of clubs and shows. Stratosphere This huge tower is an unmissable Vegas icon—and has been for decades now—because of its size more than anything. As well as being home to the Stratosphere Hotel, it also boasts fun rides, including a high-up rollercoaster and zero gravity tower ride. Amazing views are de rigueur. Titanic See bits of the actual Titanic at the Luxor’s Artifact Exhibition, including part of its hull, some luggage and even an ancient bottle of champagne. They’ve even redone the Grand Staircase, from where people can have their picture taken, and there’s a fine mock up of the Promenade Deck, too. Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park The original Mormon settlers set up camp at this spot to the north of downtown. The old fort was built in 1885, though most of what you see today is reconstructed; only a shed remains. In spite of this, it makes for a welcome break from the glitz and non-stop din of the casinos. Eating and drinking and shopping nearbyEvery cuisine is found in Vegas, with well over a dozen restaurants sporting a Michelin-star listing alone, including Joel Rabuchon’s at the MGM Grand. The most-loved treats here, however, are steaks and ribs served in myriad steakhouses and hotels. One of the best is The Strip House at Planet Hollywood. Free drinks are served to gamblers—be sure to tip the waitress—and there are lounges, clubs and shows in most casinos. Shopaholics have everything from top designer boutiques to quirky off-Strip fashion stores. The Forum at Caesar’s, Venetian’s Grand Canal and Paris’ Boulevard are first class. Public transportGetting in and getting around Vegas is straightforward, with the city’s international airport hosting flights from major European cities and a plethora of domestic destinations. Aussie visitors will probably have to connect via Los Angeles. Once in Vegas, transportation between hotels and the dozens of attractions along the Strip can be done by monorail, which runs every 10 minutes from early morning until 03:00, with stations actually within a number of the resorts. For late revellers, the 24-7 RTC Deuce bus service takes in downtown as well as the Strip, stopping outside every casino. Free hotel shuttle buses link most attractions, and off-Strip gambling joints offer shuttles to their other Vegas properties. Cabs cram the streets and, for the ultimate luxury ride, stretch limos can be hired.


Which Shakespeare play is set in Illyria?

Why is the play Twelfth Night set in Illyria? | eNotes Why is the play Twelfth Night set in Illyria? shaketeach | High School Teacher | (Level 2) Associate Educator Posted on July 28, 2010 at 1:52 AM I agree that it is an exotic and romantic place but I would also contend that Shakepeare used it because the place name begins with Ill.  There is an illness in Illyria. Orsino is lovesick.  He thinks he is in love with Olivia who does not return his love.  Olivia's illness is her self indulgence in rejecting life while mourning her dead brother.  Feste points this out.  Malvolio's illness is self love while Toby's illness in his feelings of uselessness.  The world has passed him by and he spends his time in idle pleasures.  Viola is the cure so to speak.  Olivia falls in love with the disguised Viola who falls in love with Orsino who finds this new "young man" intriguing and quite knowledgeable about women.      By the end of the play, there is real love between Viola and Orsino.  The relationship between Sebastian and Olivia is another matter since it is based totally on appearance. Is everybody cured in Illyria?  Not really.  Malvolio storms off swearing revenge on everybody, but at least the Duke has been cured or perhaps more correctly he discovers what love really is. like 2 dislike 0 November 20, 2007 at 7:59 AM Illryia is an actual location, found in the Adriatic coast of Italy. (For Shakespeare, the placement of his romantic comedy  in this exotic locale had much to do with the audiences of his day.  Those theatre-goers "liked to project themselves into the world of romance" as well as  indulge in a "nostaglia for by-gone days."  Not much has changed about human nature, has it?  We still long for unfamiliar beauty, still pine for a the "good old days."  If you think about it, the warm Italian breezes must have been quite appealing to those in the comparatively dim, rainy, and grey weather of England.  And chivalry? That most by-gone of by-gone eras, even by the 1500s?  Well, many then, as now, cherish the thought of its renewal, at least for a few hours of escapism.  Citation:


With which sport is Dan Topolski (1945-2015) associated?

Dan Topolski, 1945 – 2015 – Hear The Boat Sing Dan in 2011. Tim Koch writes: In a world where conformity is increasingly preferred to character and where fame is routinely bestowed on those who achieve little and contribute less, the recent loss of Dan Topolski is something it can ill afford. As far as 75 words can summarise a very full life, the Daily Telegraph does it well: Daniel Topolski, who has died aged 69, had a lifelong passion for rowing and, as Oxford’s coach, led the Dark Blues to an unprecedented 10 straight wins in the Boat Race between 1976 and 1985. In 1987 he was involved in one of the greatest controversies in rowing history, the rebellion by American crew-members that became known as the “Oxford mutiny”. He was also a journalist, travel writer, broadcaster, motivational guru, raconteur, photographer and art curator. The Guardian  also carries a fine tribute to a man who gained one of Hear The Boat Sing’s favourite distinctions, a Fourth from Oxford – an ‘oarsman’s degree’. The rowing journalist and historian Chris Dodd has kindly given permission for us to reproduce a speech that he gave in 2012 when presenting Topolski with the ‘Rowing Journalist of the Year Award’. Written for a happy event, the speech now serves as a fitting tribute at a very sad time: The recipient of the BARJ Journalist of the Year award for 2012 goes to someone who has enjoyed several careers in our sport, and you will soon work out who it is when I say that he has had a lifetime obsession with the Boat Race, or at any rate the darker side of the Boat Race. ‘I first became aware of the Boat Race in the 1950s when my parents took me to a Boat Race party at the painter Julian Trevelyan’s studio  hard by Chiswick Eyot,’ he wrote several years ago. ‘It was a gathering of the most unlikely sporting enthusiasts – architects, actors, writers like A P Herbert, the Empsons, the Redgraves (that’s the arty-farty Redgraves), Stanley Spencer, Hugh Casson, Elizabeth Frink and other odd Fabians – a wonderfully eccentric typically British affair. ‘The crews swept by and were gone in a moment and we all cheered and rushed back inside to see them finish on the telly,  and I decided to support Oxford because they always seemed to lose.’ Trevelyan’s studio, incidentally, is the blue window which more or less marks the half-way point of the Championship course. Dan (on the right) observing Oxford, 2014. The young Daniel, for it is he, was taught the rudiments of rowing on Regent’s Park lake by his father, the artist Felix Topolski.  From the age of 11 he worked at the boathouse on the lake, tending to boaters and varnishing boats and rowing himself in an old single whenever he could. Rowing at Westminster and Oxford followed, and we all know what happened after that. Dan was completely hooked. In answer to a journalist as to what is the best bit about coaching, his reply was:  ‘Making them believe in themselves. Giving them an atmosphere in which motivation can take root, bringing out the hunger, the competitiveness within.’ This reply led…….. the questioner, to wonder what a man with ‘this will, this hunger, this competitiveness  might have achieved in real professional sport, but then you might as well wonder what prototype renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci would have done with twentieth century technology.’  Topolski needed contradiction, and the Boat Race gave it to him, ungrudgingly, and still does, concluded (the questioner) who also pointed out that Dan was ‘four stone too light to row in the boat race. But he did it. Twice.’ Towards the end of his time as Oxford’s finishing coach, Dan confesses to trying to extricate himself from the sport altogether. It was, he said, time to do something more serious. ‘But the harder I squirm the more deeply embedded I become. Physically and emotionally I am helplessly trapped.‘ Which brings us to this award, which is not for coaching, but for journalism. Dan has written on rowing for newspapers and magazines, but he has also become a knowledgeable and fluent commentator on rowing for the BBC, bringing a coa


Who plays the title character in Foyle’s War?

Foyle's War - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT Welcome to the Foyle's War guide at TV.com. Touted as the new Inspector Morse, this ITV detective show stars Michael Kitchen as a police inspector frustrated at being stuck at home investigating provincial crimes during the second world war. Honeysuckle Weeks is an inspired choice as Foyle's sidekick, a clergyman's daughter posted from the Women's Royal Army Corps to serve as his driver, and she plays the part with an admirable period charm. Foyle's War opened in southern England in the year 1940 - which may seem a strangely remote period in which to place a new detective, but the setting turned out to be a means of adding moral and dramatic depth to the storylines. The series covered the war years, and eventually saw Foyle recruited by MI5 in the aftermath of the war. Foyle's War was a Greenlit production for ITV. The eighth series was an Eleventh Hour production for ITV. Video


The Aviator (2004) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes ' career from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s. Director: From $7.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 17 Mar 2011 a list of 47 titles created 20 Feb 2012 a list of 28 titles created 16 May 2012 a list of 38 titles created 09 Sep 2013 a list of 41 titles created 15 Jun 2014 Search for " The Aviator " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     5     Oscars. Another    74 wins & 119 nominations. See more awards  » Videos In 1863, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer. Director: Martin Scorsese A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. Director: Edward Zwick A writer and wall street trader, Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Director: Baz Luhrmann Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it. Director: Danny Boyle A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence. Director: Ridley Scott The cruel King Louis XIV of France has a secret twin brother who he keeps imprisoned. Can the twin be substituted for the real king? Director: Randall Wallace A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Director: Sam Mendes Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. Director: Baz Luhrmann J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years, looks back on his professional and personal life. Director: Clint Eastwood     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X   The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles , from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Director: Taylor Hackford The true story of Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars' worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. Director: Steven Spielberg Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district. Directors: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman Stars: Kochi, Avijit Halder, Shanti Das Edit Storyline Biopic of billionaire Howard Hughes , starting with his early filmmaking years as owner of RKO studios but mostly focusing on his role in designing and promoting new aircraft. Hughes was a risk-taker spending several fortunes on designing experimental aircraft and eventually founding TWA as a rival to Pan AM airlines owned by his great rival Juan Trippe. When Trippe's politico Senator Ralph Owen Brewster accuses Hughes of being a war profiteer, it's Hughes who gains the upper hand. Hughes also had many women in his life including a long relationship with actress Katharine Hepburn . From an early age however, Hughes was also germophobic and would have severe bouts of mental illness. Written by garykmcd Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner the passion he couldn't resist. See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual content, nudity, language and a crash sequence | See all certificat


Name the oil tanker which ran aground off the Cornish Coast in 1967.

Oil Tanker Disasters - National Geographic Oil Tanker Disasters Video highlights from Salvage Code Red From the Sea Empress disaster to Torrey Canyon, five of the worst oiltanker disasters revealed. Comment When super-tankers heavily loaded with oil crash, the environmental cost is always high and the global media spotlight bright. We take a look at five of the worst oil tanker disasters to take place close to the British Isles in recent decades As Salvage Code Red illustrates, emergency marine salvage is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Because of their sheer size and highly toxic cargo, supertankers can be great liabilities at sea. When they are involved in an accident, the environmental cost can be high and the media spotlight bright. We take a look at five of the worst oil tanker disasters that occurred close to the British Isles in recent decades. The Amoco Cadiz March, 1978 One of the single worst oil tanker disasters close to the British Isles occurred when super-tanker Amoco Cadiz ran aground off the coast of France in bad weather in March 1978, en route from the Persian Gulf to Le Havre. The environmental impact was catastrophic. Attempts to save the ship’s cargo and oil were waylaid when storms caused the Amoco Cadiz to split in two, releasing all the oil on board into the Atlantic Ocean, just off the Brittany coast. The isolated location of the ship and the rough sea restricted the cleanup efforts for the first two weeks after the incident. As much as 220,000 tonnes of oil flooded the sea – the entire 1,619,048 barrels on board the ship - creating an oil slick 30 km. wide and 130 kms. long and polluting 320 kms. of coastline in the process. More than 30 ships tried to contain the oil slick, including Royal Navy tugs and a special vessel from Holland equipped with mechanical shovels. Although the clean-up operation did manage to collect as much as 100,000 tonnes of oil and water, less than 20,000 tonnes of oil were recovered from this liquid after treatment in refining plants. The oil slick was responsible for killing or injuring an estimated 300,000 sea birds. Torrey Canyon March 1967: The Torrey Canyon supertanker crashes near Land’s End, Cornwall In March 1967, the Torrey Canyon supertanker struck Pollard’s Rock and spilt 31 million gallons of oil into the Cornish sea. Desperate rescuers, in a bid to minimise the oil slick and the environmental impact, used napalm and petrol to try and burn off the oil on the sea’s surface. The ship’s entire cargo, approximately 860,000 barrels, either ended up in the sea or were burnt off over the next twelve days. Salvage crews worked hard to save the vessel, but several attempts to float the ship off the rock failed; one member of the Dutch salvage team involved was killed in the process. In the end, to try and stop as much oil as possible from leaking into the ocean, the RAF bombed the vessel so that the ship would sink and the remaining oil would burn. It is believed that as much as 190 miles of Cornish coast and 80 kilometres of the French coast were contaminated by the spill, killing more than 15,000 sea birds and marine animals. A later inquiry into the cause of the crash, held in Liberia, where the ship was registered, pinned the blame on the captain of the ship who had been hoping to take a ‘short cut’ en route to Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. January 1993: The Braer runs aground off Shetland, Scotland Travelling from Norway to Canada in January 1993, the Liberian-registered supertanker Braer encountered hurricane-force winds off the Shetland Islands and ran aground. Though all the crew were evacuated via rescue helicopter, 85,000 tonnes of crude oil spilled. The North Sea is fierce in January and the clean-up operation was severely hampered by a month-long storm that made access to the ship and the site difficult. However, the bad weather did have one positive effect in that it helped to disperse the massive oil slick caused by the incident. However, more than 6,500 sea birds are believed to have been oiled as a result.


Which European Politician was associated with “Ruby the Heart Stealer”?

Berlusconi 'paid Ruby the Heart Stealer 5million euros to commit perjury at sex trial', prosecutors believe | Daily Mail Online Berlusconi 'paid Ruby the Heart Stealer 5million euros to commit perjury at sex trial', prosecutors believe Silvio Berlusconi paid for sex with Ruby when she was just 17 Prosecutors now believe Karima 'Ruby' el Mahrough was bribed She allegedly told a friend she was expecting €5m from Berlusconi comments Silvio Berlusconi paid underage exotic dancer Ruby-the-Heart-stealer five million Euros to commit perjury at his sex trial, prosecutors believe. The former Italian premier was last year convicted of paying for sex with Ruby, real name Karima el Mahroug when she was just 17, during notorious burlesque orgies at his mansion. It is illegal to have sex with a prostitute under the age of 18 in Italy. An entire troupe of ‘bunga bunga’ girls are also accused of perjury in the Milan prosecutor’s probe into an alleged attempt to pervert the course of justice during the trial. Money talks: Prosecutors believe Karima 'Ruby' el Mahrough was promised €5million by Silvio Berlusconi to keep quiet during his trial Underage sex: Silvio Berlusconi was convicted of paying for sex with Ruby, real name Karima el Mahroug when she was just 17, at trial last year In court seven of the showgirls and starlets admitted receiving a salary of €2,500 a month, but prosecutors now believe as many as 30 received payments. Some were also living rent-free in apartments on Berlusconi’s vast property development adjacent to Milan, Milan 2. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Berlusconi has always said that he maintained them because ‘their lives were ruined by the trial’. Forty five people are named in the prosecutor's investigation into judicial corruption, including Berlusconi’s two lawyers, an aged pop star and a journalist on Berlusconi's Mediaset channels, who allegedly received payments totalling €800,000 from the former premier, as well as several cars. Giorgia Iafrate, the policewoman who authorised Ruby’s release from jail, because Berlusconi claimed she was the niece of former Egyptian despot Hosni Mubarak, is also named in the writ. Tapped: Karima 'Ruby the Heart Stealer' El Mahrough told a friend that she was expecting ¿5million from Berlusconi A Milan-based group of bunga bunga girls were allegedly summoned to Berlusconi’s mansion on the night of January 15, 2011 to finalise the defensive strategy. ‘Ruby in particular was promised a huge reward if she kept quiet and if not Berlusconi would go ballistic, judicial sources told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. The former nightclub dancer later told a friend that she was expecting €5million from Berlusconi, police phone taps have revealed. Prosecutor Edmondo Bruti Liberati of the Court of Milan confirmed the probe and said that his investigations were ongoing. Disgraced politician: Prosecutors have indicted an entire troupe of ¿bunga bunga¿ girls in an alleged attempt to pervert the course of justice during Berlusconi's trial Berlusconi denies the allegations and vowed today to remain in politics ‘until the end.’ He said: 'I feel the responsibility of the trust given to me and of the votes of the public. 'I will stay in the field, more convinced than ever that I have to fight till the end to see what I deeply believe in prevail.' The media mogul is currently appealing his seven year sentence in the Ruby trial and faces a court ruling in April on his one year sentence for tax fraud. Berlusconi has applied to serve his sentence performing community service but could ace house arrest which would hinder his party’s chances in the May European elections.


Name the first French Formula One World Champion in 1985.

Alain Prost - 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993 Alain Prost - 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993 Share His place in Formula One history as one of the sport's greatest drivers is secure, though a career full of conflict and controversy detracted somewhat from his considerable achievements. He won four championships but also left teams acrimoniously on four occasions. He made winning races - 51 times - look easy but was less successful at the politics in which he was invariably embroiled. His bitter feud with Ayrton Senna brought out the best and worst in them both. And yet among the champions only Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio won more than Alain Prost. Next Previous 1 / 6 Dijon, July 1981: After retirements in six of the season’s opening seven rounds, Alain Prost then took his maiden Formula One win, with Renault, at the French Grand Prix. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. Osterreichring, August 1981: Alain Prost qualified second for the Austrian Grand Prix alongside team mate Rene Arnoux, making for an all-Renault front row. He went on to retire his RE30 with suspension problems. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. Paul Ricard, April 1983: Alain Prost won his home race, the French Grand Prix, from championship rival Nelson Piquet, who would eventually beat him to the title by just two points. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. Monte Carlo, June 1984: McLaren's Alain Prost leads the opening stages of the Monaco Grand Prix. Prost went on to win from a charging Ayrton Senna when the race was stopped after 31 laps due to the wet conditions. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. Monte Carlo, May 1985: Alain Prost during his Monaco Grand Prix win. It was one of the five victories that season that would make him France’s first Formula One world champion. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. Hockenheim, July 1986: Alain Prost's McLaren ran out of fuel on the penultimate lap of the German Grand Prix. He was classified sixth. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. Alain Prost was born on February 24, 1955, near Saint Chamond in the Loire region of central France, where his father Andre manufactured kitchen furnishings. Alain was a busy little boy with a boundless energy that more than made up for any shortcomings he might have in terms of physical height. He threw himself into wrestling, roller skating and playing football with such vigour that his prominent nose was broken several times. Athletically inclined, he thought about becoming a gym instructor or parlaying his proficiency at soccer into a professional career. Instead, his passion turned to kart racing which he discovered at 14 while on a family holiday in the south of France. What began as fun quickly became an obsession and he won several karting championships. In 1974 he left school to become a full-time racer, supporting himself by tuning engines and a becoming a kart distributor. His prize for winning the 1975 French senior karting championship was a season in Formula Renault, a category in which he went on to win two driving titles before moving to Formula Three. In 1978 and 1979 he won both the French and European F3 championships, by which time he was on the shopping lists of several Formula One teams. After carefully considering his options he chose to sign with McLaren for 1980.  In his first Formula One season he finished in the points four times but also had several accidents, breaking his wrist in one of them and suffering a concussion in another. Some of his crashes were caused by worrying mechanical failures and Alain also had misgivings about the way the McLaren team was run. Amidst some acrimony he chose to break his two-year contract and signed with Renault. His first Formula One victory came at home: a French driver in a French car in the 1981 French Grand Prix at Dijon. For Alain the momentous occasion that marked the beginning of his winning ways was memorable mostly for the change it made in his mindset. "Before, you thought you could do it," he said. "Now you know you can." The victories kep


Of which country did Christina Kirchner become President in 2007?

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Biography (President of Argentina) Birthplace: La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina Best known as: The second First Lady to became president of Argentina Name at birth: Cristina Fernández   Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was elected president of Argentina in 2007. Her candidacy was boosted by the fact that her husband, Néstor Kirchner, was at the time Argentina's sitting president. Cristina Fernández was born in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina, and met her husband at law school in La Plata in 1975. She embraced the political life and became a force in the center-left Justicialist (or Peronist) party. Her husband did the same; by 1995 Cristina Kirchner was a senator and her husband was governor of Santa Cruz province. After his election as president in 2003, they were often compared with Bill and Hillary Clinton . Christina was also called "The New Evita" after Eva Peron , the glamorous Argentine First Lady of the 1950s. Néstor Kirchner chose not to run for reelection in 2007, and his wife replaced him as the candidate of the Justicialist party. She won with 45% of the vote in general elections of October 2007, and took office in December of that year. Néstor Kirchner's decision to step down in favor of his wife in 2007 was widely seen as a way to stretch family control of the presidency, since Argentine law would allow him to run again after being out of office for four years. However, Néstor Kirchner died of a heart attack on 28 October 2010, and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was reelected in 2011 for another four-year term. Extra credit: The Justicialist Party is called in Spanish the Partido Justicialista, or PJ. It is commonly called the Peronist party after its founder, President Juan Peron... Kirchner is not the first First Lady of Argentina to become president. Isabel Peron, the third wife of Juan Peron, served as president from 1974-76 after her husband's death. He was the founder of the Peronist party that Kirchner represents; Eva Peron was his second wife. Copyright © 1998-2017  by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. Advertisement Advertisement


In Greek Mythology who was the son of Thetis?

Thetis | Greek mythology | Britannica.com Greek mythology Odin Thetis, in Greek mythology , a Nereid loved by Zeus and Poseidon . When Themis (goddess of Justice), however, revealed that Thetis was destined to bear a son who would be mightier than his father, the two gods gave her to Peleus , king of the Myrmidons of Thessaly. Thetis, unwilling to wed a mortal, resisted Peleus’s advances by changing herself into various shapes. But, assisted by the wise centaur Chiron , Peleus finally captured her. “Peleus Taming Thetis,” pelike by the Marsyas Painter, c. 340–330 bc; in … Courtesy of the trustees of the British Museum All the gods brought gifts to their wedding. The child of their union was the warrior Achilles , but, according to some authorities, Thetis bore seven children, all of whom perished either when she attempted to render them immortal by fire or when she destroyed them as the tokens of an unwilling alliance. According to one story, Peleus stymied Thetis’s attempt to make Achilles immortal by appearing at the wrong moment, and she deserted him. She saved Zeus when Poseidon, Hera , and Athena revolted against him, and she rescued both Hephaestus and Dionysus from the sea. She had a sanctuary at Sparta . Learn More in these related articles:


Who wrote the 1987 Booker Prize Winner “Tiger Moon”?

The Boston Bibliophile: REVIEW: Moon Tiger, by Penelope Lively Wednesday, May 11, 2011 REVIEW: Moon Tiger, by Penelope Lively Moon Tiger, by Penelope Lively. This edition published 1989 by Harper Perennial. Booker Prize. Literary Fiction. Winner of the Man Booker Prize in 1987, Moon Tiger is the bedside confession and life story of Claudia Hampton, writer of popular histories now on her deathbed. She says she will write the history of the world so she tells her own story and that of her family- her brother Gordon and his wife, who knows Claudia to be the most important woman in his life; her daughter Lisa, the doggedly average daughter of the larger-than-life Claudia; Lisa's father, distant and aristocratic; and her lover, Tom, who she meets in Egypt during World War 2 and loses almost as soon as she finds him. First of all, Lively's writing is incredible. Her descriptions of characters and her eye for detail bring the most everyday situations to life. You know these people; you can feel Lisa's pain especially at growing up in the shadow of her flamboyant mother, a woman who doesn't want her daughter to call her mother because it's just too ordinary, and ordinary is what Claudia can never be. Although Tom is the lover of her life, the man for whom she pines to her dying breath, the real love of her life is her brother Gordon, the only relationship that lasts.  The segments of the book taking place in Egypt are the most colorful; Lively makes you feel the heat, the crush of crowds, the empty and yet seductive power of the desert. It's also where Claudia experiences the only real love she ever feels and her passion for Tom bring the landscape alive. England, Europe and America feel duller, flat, because she has no emotional ties there- no connective tissue. Tom's journals, which she reads at the end of her life, have about them a quiet tenderness that ease her final days. At heart Moon Tiger is a character study of a strong and difficult woman; Claudia is a wonderfully, vividly drawn character- as are all the characters in the book. She's not perfect, but the book is, in its way, a perfect, gentle, subtle portrait of an unusual woman and her unusual life. I relished every drop of Lively's beautiful writing and thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic, moving novel.


Jay McGuiness who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 was a member of which Pop Group that took a “hiatus” in 2014?

Strictly Come Dancing viewers distracted by Jay McGuiness' likeness to Mick Hucknall | Daily Mail Online comments While the launch show was supposed to make Strictly Come Dancing viewers giddy for the new pairings, the audience appeared to be a little distracted by Jay McGuinness' hair. Drawing the unlikely comparison between Simply Red's frontman and the former The Wanted boyband star, Strictly fans took to Twitter in their droves to question his bouncy locks. Singer Jay was teamed with Russian-Kazakhstani professional dancer Aliona Vilani as the series kicked off on Saturday night, though his footwork was less of an interest to some. Scroll down for video  New hair: Strictly Come Dancing's Jay McGuinness showed off new hair on Saturday night as he hit the dance floor for the launch show 'Who's the young Mick hucknall?' questioned one concerned fan. While another wrote: 'The guy from The wanted could be mick Hucknalls love child.' RELATED ARTICLES Share 77 shares The fans began to ask what prompted the retro permed look as one said: 'Why on earth would someone who's not Mick Hucknall go round looking like Mick Hucknall?' Jay is one of the five heartthrobs who made up pop band The Wanted, who decided to go their separate ways in January 2014. Seeing the resemblance: Jay (left) sported a fuller bodied hairstyle when he returned to the limelight on Saturday, and it slightly resembled Mick Hucknall (right) Concerned: One fan pointed out the similarity Making jokes: While another was concerned that they might be related He's previously sported a barnet of lustrous curls, but his reappearance signalled a newer, fuller bodied hairstyle, which may come to life as he's spun around the dancefloor by Aliona.  Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes and Jay were formed in 2009 and enjoyed great British success, but fell just short of cracking America like their rivals One Direction. The boyband member looked nervous on Saturday night as he made his return to the limelight with his first dance. He confessed: ‘At the minute I’m a total bag of nerves but I’m going to take it one dance step at a time.'  Tied back: His curls are no doubt going to get more out of control as he hits the dancefloor Why? One fan questioned why anyone would want to try the curly 'do Cheeky: The fans insinuated that Jay was trying his best with the look Loving it: Another The Wanted fan seemed to fall for the singer The singer said in his VT before meeting his partner, though it looked like his nerves were still yet to fade when he was united with Vilani. Looking a little bit frightened, The All Time Low hitmake told his new partner: ‘I know you’ll look after me right.’ In awe of all of the beautiful professional dancer during dance rehearsals, he said he was in a good position as he’s a single man. Back in the limelight: Jay reflected on his chart success with boyband The Wanted Previous image: He's previously sported a barnet of lustrous curls (here in July 2012), but his reappearance signalled a newer, fuller bodied hairstyle Boyband fame: Jay is known for his part in 2009 boyband The Wanted with (from left) Tom Parker, Max George, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswara


Who held the Government Post of Chancellor of the Exchequer during the 1926 General Strike?

Britain 1926 General Strike: On the Verge of Revolution Britain 1926 General Strike: On the Verge of Revolution +1 Eighty years ago an earthquake shook the very foundations of British capitalism. In the greatest display of militant power in its history, the British working class moved into action in the General Strike of 1926. For 9 days, from May 3, not a wheel turned nor a light shone without the permission of the working class. In such a moment, with such power, surely it ought to have been possible to have transformed society? How can such a position have ended in defeat? (by Phil Mitchinson, originally published in May 2001) "It is a conflict which, if it is fought out to a conclusion can only end in the overthrow of parliamentary government or its decisive victory." Winston Churchill, Tory Chancellor of the Exchequer "I have never disguised that in a challenge to the constitution, God help us unless the government won." Jimmy Thomas, Labour MP and Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen "There's never been anything like it. If the blighters o' leaders here... dinna let us down we'll hae the capitalists crawlin' on their bellies in a week. Oh boy, it's the revolution at last!" ILP activist quoted in John Paton's 'Left Turn' 75 years ago an earthquake shook the very foundations of British capitalism. In the greatest display of militant power in its history the British working class moved into action in the General Strike of 1926. For 9 days, from May 3, not a wheel turned nor a light shone without the permission of the working class. In such a moment, with such power, surely it ought to have been possible to have transformed society? How can such a position have ended in defeat? The 1926 General Strike did not fall from a clear blue sky. During the first world war the miners, railway workers and dockers had formed the Triple Alliance of nearly a million and a half workers. At the height of the upsurge in class struggle in 1919 only the deception of the government and the vacillation of the leaders of these unions prevented an all out confrontation. In the summer of 1920 the Labour and TUC leaders for the first time threatened a general strike in the event of any renewed intervention by Britain against the young workers state in Russia. Months later in 1921 the confrontation was to come to a head when the government announced that it was relinquishing control of the mines. The coal owners immediately announced drastic wage cuts. The Miners Federation rejected their attack and the miners were locked out on March 31. The movement in 1921 was like the prologue of the events to follow just five years later. Troops were dispatched to the coalfields. The Triple Alliance pledged to join the miners fight on April 15. On the eve, however, The Miners' Federation (The Fed) secretary Frank Hodges announced that a compromise was possible on the basis of local bargaining. This was decisively rejected by his own executive, but was seized upon by the other union leaders as an excuse to bow out. Strike notices were withdrawn and April 15 is remembered as Black Friday. The miners were left isolated. After a courageous struggle lasting three months they were defeated. Wages were scythed down by 10-40 % almost everywhere. Not for the last time, the defeat of the miners had a big impact on other workers. Amongst the miners themselves, anger with the government was matched by anger at the betrayal of Jimmy Thomas, the leader of the railway workers union. This betrayal was to be repeated on a far grander scale in 1926. There followed a certain respite for the miners. After the crippling conditions imposed in 1921, a boom in mining in 1923, following the French occupation of the Ruhr, meant an increase in wages and a fall in unemployment. A new militancy saw a shift left in the unions. The key to this swing left was the work of the National Minority Movement. This rank and file body had taken off in 1924 under the leadership of the young Communist Party (CP). The task of the Minority Movement was declared to be "not to organise


What kind of creature is a Kentish Glory?

California Lilac, Ceanothus Ceanothus California Lilacs (Ceanothus spp.) California Lilacs, or Ceanothus, are some of our most fragrant and colorful shrubs here in California. They are also evergreen and very drought tolerant. The myth of Ceanothus being short-lived is primarily spread by incompetent gardeners that insist on drip irrigation , summer water and soil amendments. Drought tolerant California native plants hate all three (except irrigation the first summer). Expect a 20-25 year life from your Ceanothus in most gardens. We have many Mountain Lilacs in the ground here that still look good after thirty years. Ceanothus are notorious for being loved by deer. However, this is not entirely true. Without water or fertilizing a Ceanothus looks much less appetizing to a deer. Some species are still viewed as candy in areas where deer populations are high. But many are OK in low or Ceanothus Concha, California Mountain Lilac medium deer areas. If you have high deer problems stick with your local Ceanothus species and whatever you do, don't water (except for the first summer)! For more information on deer problems see the Deer Page. A note about yellow leaves on Ceanothus. One of the 'bugs' on Ceanothus is the Silk Moth . Blue Jeans has small holly-like leaves and blueish purple flowers. It is a rounded shrub with arching branches. It grows about 6 ft tall. Blue Jeans likes full sun, but tolerates shade. Deer don't like it much; people seem to like it. A short video of Ceanothus Blue Jeans Ceanothus Celestial Blue Celestial Blue is a gorgeous Ceanothus. This large bush is loaded down with huge deep blue fragrant flower clusters in spring. The buds are reddish. This Ceanothus hybrid can have a very long flowering season. On good years it seems to only stop flowering in the coldest part of winter. A short Video about Ceanothus Celestial Blue Ceanothus Joyce Coulter, Creeping Mountain Lilac With a little pruning, this floriferous Ceanothus grows to only about 2 ft high but about 8 ft wide. Prune the sides and you have a hedge plant. It is OK in mild deer areas, grows well in hot areas, is drought tolerant and fast. A short video about Ceanothus Joyce Coulter L.T. Blue is a hybrid between C. leucodermis (L.) and C. thyrsiflorus (T.), has white bark, smooth shiny green leaves, and blue flowers. L.T. Blue is very drought tolerant and  grows about 6 to 8 ft tall. Ceanothus L.T. Blue is one of our Ceanothus introductions. Ceanothus Mills Glory, Holly-Leaved California Mountain Lilac Mills Glory is a low sprawling Ceanothus reaching only 2 to 4 ft tall. It has small crinkly holy leaves and blue puffball flowers. It likes full sun on the coast and a little shade in the interior, and is believed to be a hybrid between Ceanothus purpureus and Ceanothus gloriosus. Deer don't like it much. Part of a short movie about Ceanothus Mill's Glory. This is the part in full shade. The full sun one was missed. Maybe Next year? It's impressive that it even flowered in full shade, as most Ceanothus do not. A 30 year old Ceanothus Mills Glory slammed against a fence, no water, no care, not even weed control. Remote blue grows 4 to 6 ft tall, with very shiny foliage and light blue flowers. This hybrid makes an excellent lush-looking hedge without water. However, it can also tolerate a little indirect water. A short movie about Ceanothus Remote Blue. Ceanothus Ray Hartman, Mountain Lilac Ray Hartman has huge shiny leaves and large blue flowers. This tall hybrid of Ceanothus arboreus and Ceanothus griseus grows about 20 ft tall, with very straight erect flower clusters. Deer like it. So, don't plant it in high deer areas without a fence. A short video of Ceanothus Ray Hartman. It may need to fully load before it plays. Ceanothus Wheeler Canyon, Blue Mountain Lilac A short video about Ceanothus Wheeler Canyon. Wheeler Canyon is a sprawling shrub 6 ft tall but 8 to 10 ft wide, has small crinkly leaves and small abundant blue flower clusters, and likes full sun. A short video about Ceanothus Wheeler Canyon Blue Mtn. Lilac. Ceanothus Tassajara B


Who was the first female President of the Irish Republic in 1990?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1990: Ireland elects first woman president 1990: Ireland elects first woman president Voters in the Republic of Ireland have chosen their first female president. Unofficial returns suggest that Mary Robinson, who is standing as an independent, took nearly 40% of the vote in the first round. Ireland's system of proportional representation means the result will not be confirmed until tomorrow. But Mrs Robinson's performance in the first round means it is now impossible for anybody else to win. Senior sources in the camp of her main opponent, former deputy prime minister, Brian Lenihan, have already conceded victory to Mrs Robinson. It is the first time in 70 years that a presidential candidate put up by Mr Lenihan's party, Fianna Fail, has been defeated. Mrs Robinson, a Dublin barrister, is considered radical by Irish terms. A civil and human rights lawyer, she has campaigned for the liberalisation of laws prohibiting divorce and abortion for more than 20 years. However, she not only won the support of women countrywide but also polled well in traditionally conservative rural areas. The mother-of-three has been a member of the Irish Senate for more than 20 years. She twice ran unsuccessfully for parliament as a Labour candidate. But five years ago she resigned from the Irish Labour party over the Anglo-Irish agreement because she felt unionists in Northern Ireland had not been consulted.


What was the nickname of Major Houlihan in the film and TV series MASH?

Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan | Monster M*A*S*H | Fandom powered by Wikia Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan Loretta Swit as Major "Hot Lips" Houlihan M*A*S*H character Vital information Head Nurse at the 4077th M*A*S*H Home an Unnnamed sister who was a captain Appearances Sally Kellerman in MASH film Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H TV series Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan was a fictional character first created in the book M*A*S*H: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker . Actress Sally Kellerman portrayed her in the Robert Altman film adaptation (where the character was renamed "O'Houlihan"; however, like many of the M*A*S*H* characters, Hot Lips is probably best known from the television series, where her part was played by actress Loretta Swit . Having the advantage of an 11-year run on television, Swit's Houlihan became a significantly more developed character than originally portrayed in the film by actress Sally Kellerman , in many ways demonstrating characteristics that would have been almost antithetical to the cinematic Hot Lips. Contents Main article: Prototypes for Margaret Houlihan Several real-life Korean War MASH nurses are said to be the prototypes for the character of "Hotlips Houlihan". Most notable among them is Capt. Ruth Dickson, Chief Nurse of the 8055th MASH. Also mentioned is one "Hotlips Hammerly," said to be a very attractive blonde, of the same disposition, and also from El Paso, Texas. A third name found in some internet resources is Capt. Jane Thurness. All of them were career Army nurses who eventually rose to high rank. Position Edit Major Houlihan is a member of the Army Nurse Corps and in charge of all the nurses at the MASH 4077 unit. She is devoted to her army career, having been born into the tradition. Her father, Colonel Alvin "Howitzer Al" Houlihan, was her role model for her career. {An inconsistent later episode shows that he was in the cavalry instead of the artillery and that he is alive-although in a early epsiode she refers to him as dead} (Season 3 when asking Frank for money, she refers to her father being dead and her mother being a drunk and kleptomaniac.) As an army brat, she was born in an army hospital and grew up on army posts, most notably Fort Ord. Personal life Edit On their wedding night her parents gave each other gifts-her father received a .25 pistol about as big as a cigarette lighter and her mother received a whiskey flask. Both her parents are divorced. Her mother is an alcoholic kleptomaniac whose antics of either being dried out or being bonded from jail take up nearly all of Houlihan's salary. In one early episode Margaret remarks that her younger sister, who is only a Captain, is getting married. In one episode on her birthday and she is lost in Korea with Klinger she confesses that she envies him for having something she never had, a hometown, because as an army brat she never had one. One episode "The Gun" has a goof in which has Houlihan remarking over a pistol Burns had stolen from a patient is that of an 1873 Colt's Single Action Army revolver, sometimes referenced as the "Peacemaker"; in fact it is a model 1921 US Army revolver. She has a knack for winning MASH 4077 betting pools; her favorite song is When the Caissons Go Rolling Along and her greatest fear is loud noises. Although she acts tough, she can be a emotionally vulnerable person (coming from a broken home with a distant father and an alcoholic mother) she devotes most of her energies to caring for her nursing staff and her Army career, although not only does she have to put up with Major Burns-who dashes her hopes of leaving his wife to marry her, an unfaithful husband {Penobscot}, and a Sgt front line lover {Scully} who also do not give her the emotional caring that she secretly craves; she has to equally put up with civilians in uniform who deeply offended her upbringing of military duty-such as a drunken commanding officer Henry Blake who exercises no discipline at all and Hawkeye Pierce and Trapper John and later B.J. Hunnicut to whom the Army is one big joke which deeply offends an "


The River Tigris rises in which country ?

Map of Middle East Rivers - Indus River Map, Tigris River Map, Euphrates River Map - World Atlas Map of Middle East Rivers - Indus River Map, Tigris River Map, Euphrates River Map Dozens of rivers are found in the Middle East (Asia). Most are small, so here we highlight the four major ones, and offer a brief description. Amu Darya: This river flows from a high plateau in the Pamir Mountains of central Asia, across southern Tajikistan, forming its border with Afghanistan, then northwest, forming parts of the borders between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and on into the Aral Sea. It's (1,578 miles) (2,539 km) in length. In ancient times the Amu Darya was called the Oxus. It was part of Persia, and played a significant role in the military campaigns of Alexander the Great. Euphrates: From the Caucasus Mtns of Armenia, it flows southwesterly across east-central Turkey, then generally southeast through Syria and Iraq, ending in the waters of the Persian Gulf. It joins with the Tigris in southern Iraq, and from that junction continues on as the Shatt al Arab. Overall it's (2,235 miles) (3,596 km) in length, and is certainly the longest river in the Middle East. Historically important in ancient history, the once great city of Babylon stood on its banks. Indus: It begins in the high mountains of Tibet (southwestern China), flowing northwest through the Jammu & Kashmir region of India and Pakistan, then generally south through Pakistan, ending in the Arabian Sea. The Indus, through a series of dams and canals, provides much of the irrigation and power for central Pakistan. It's (1,800 miles) (2,896 km) in length. Tigris: Rising in the mountains of southern Turkey, the Tigris flows southeast through Iraq, where in the southern part of that country it merges with the Euphrates to become the Shatt al Arab, which then flows to the Persian Gulf. The river has numerous small tributaries running from its eastern bank, and is (1,180 miles) (1,899 km) in length.


Which stage musical based on a 1950 Oscar winning film was first staged in 1993?

Musicals On Stage: A Capsule History Musicals On Stage: by John Kenrick (Copyright 1996-2003) The ancient Greeks had plays with songs, and Roman comedies included   song and dance routines. But the music of these eras disappeared long ago,   so they had no real influence on the development of modern musical theatre   and film. The Middle Ages brought traveling minstrels and musical morality plays   staged by churches, but these had little if any influence on the development of   musicals as an art form. Although there were many musical stage entertainments in the 1700s ,   none of them were called "musicals." The first lasting   English-language work of this period was John Gay's The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera that reset popular tunes of the day to lyrics that   fit a satirical spoof of respectable citizens who are no better than common   thieves. This, and other British ballad operas, burlettas and pantomimes,   formed the majority of musicals offered on American stages right into the   early 1800s. The musical as we know it has some of its roots in the French and Viennese Operettas of the   1800s. The satiric works of Jacques Offenbach (Paris) and the romantic comedies of Johann   Strauss II (Vienna) were the first musicals to achieve international popularity.   Continental operettas were well received in England, but audiences there preferred   the looser variety format of the Music Hall . While the contemporary Broadway musical took its form from operetta, it got its comic soul from   the variety entertainments that delighted America from the mid-1800s onward. Crude American Variety and Minstrel Shows eventually gave way to the more refined   pleasures of Vaudeville -- and the rowdy spirit of Burlesque . The success of The Black Crook (1860) opened the way for the development of American musicals in the   1860s , including extravaganzas, pantomimes, and the musical farces of   Harrigan & Hart. The comic operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan (1871-1896) were witty, tuneful and exquisitely produced  leading to new standards of theatrical production. After Gilbert   and Sullivan , the theatre in Britain and the United States was re-defined  first by imitation, then by innovation. During the early 1900s ,   imports like Franz Lehars The Merry Widow (1907) had enormous influence on   the Broadway musical, but American composers George M. Cohan and Victor Herbert gave the   American musical comedy a distinctive sound and style. Then ( 1910s ) Jerome Kern, Guy Boulton and P.G. Wodehouse took   this a step further with the Princess Theatre shows, putting believable people and   situations on the musical stage. During the same years, Florenz Ziegfeld introduced   his Follies, the ultimate stage revue. In the 1920s ,   the American musical comedy gained worldwide influence. Broadway saw the composing debuts   of Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, the Gershwins and many others. The British contributed   several intimate reviews and introduced the multi-talented Noel Coward. Kern and Oscar   Hammerstein II wrote the innovative Showboat (1927) the most lasting hit of the   1920s. The Great Depression did not stop Broadway  in fact,   the 1930s saw the lighthearted musical comedy   reach its creative zenith. The Gershwins Of Thee I Sing (1931) was the first   musical ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Rodgers & Hart (On Your Toes - 1936) and Cole Porter (Anything Goes  1934) contributed their share of   lasting hit shows and songs. The 1940s started out with business-as-usual   musical comedy, but Rodgers & Harts Pal   Joey and Weill and Gershwins Lady in the Dark opened the way for more   realistic musicals. Rodgers and Hammersteins Oklahoma (1943) was the first   fully integrated musical play, using every song and dance to develop the characters or the   plot. After Oklahoma , the musical would never   be the same  but composers Irving Berlin (Annie Get Your Gun - 1946) and Cole   Porter (Kiss Me Kate  1947) soon pro


Which is the largest coffeehouse chain in Britain?

UK coffee: market grows and to grow strongly - Hospitality & Catering News Hospitality & Catering News UK coffee: market grows and to grow strongly January 4, 2013 After more than a decade of rapid growth, the UK branded coffee shop market is defying all previous expectations as coffee wins the hearts and wallets of many British consumers. There appears to be no end to the trend to café culture which began more than a decade ago, with coffee achieving a current growth rate 7 to 8 times that of the British economy. Allegra’s latest and very comprehensive report is summarised below, and indicates clearly that ALL hospitality businesses need to ensure that their ‘coffee offering’ at least meets customer expectations – or they will lose business as a result. 7.5% growth in 2012 to £5.8 billion turnover The latest annual report – Project Cafe 12 – by management consultants Allegra Strategies, which includes a national survey of 25,000 consumers, reveals that the total UK coffee shop market grew by 7.5% in 2012 to reach £5.8 billion in turnover. The market which includes branded coffee chains, independent coffee shops and non-specialist operators, grew to 15,723 outlets. The total number of coffee shop outlets grew by 4% over the past year alone. Strong resilience of coffee chains In particular, branded coffee chains such as Costa Coffee, Starbucks Coffee Company, Caffè Nero, Pret A Manger and EAT, have shown strong resilience in the face of a very challenging UK economy. Consumers are gravitating to brands they enjoy and trust and this has added pressure on weak mid-sized chains and low quality independent shops who are slowly fading out of the market. Good artisan independents, however, are thriving also. Branded coffee chain segment still growing The UK branded coffee chain segment now stands at 5,225 outlets. Sales were very robust in 2012, growing by 10% to an estimated turnover of £2.3 billion. The market has doubled in the past six years and is now 10 times the size it was 15 years ago, at a time many thought it was already saturated. The three leading chains in the UK are Costa Coffee (1,552 outlets), Starbucks Coffee Company (757) and Caffè Nero (530). These three now command a 54% combined share of the branded coffee chain market. The branded coffee shop segment still has room to grow. Allegra analysts believe that successful brands of the future have to tune into consumer lives to stay relevant as increasingly savvy and choosy consumers seek authentic and original experiences. New consumers The sales growth is being underpinned this year by widening consumer participation and further embedding of coffee culture into UK lifestyles. With limited price increases by major chains, industry like-for-like sales growth of 3.5% has been achieved by new consumers enjoying coffee houses, better operating standards and menu innovation. UK consumers are clearly embracing the growing coffee culture trend and demonstrating their love of coffee, enabling the sector to substantially outperform the wider retail market, which in contrast, has grown at a sluggish pace of 1-2% over the past 4-5 years. Jeffrey Young, Managing Director, Allegra Strategies said: “The UK coffee shop market continues to astound even the most optimistic of forecasters, by growing significantly in value, in outlet numbers and also in the social psyche of the nation. As consumers gain more opportunity to consume quality coffee through more outlets, they are making it part of their lifestyle. Britain has become a ‘new nation of coffee drinkers’. Long live the cup of tea, but more and more consumers seek and enjoy quality coffee.” “High quality ‘artisan’ independent coffee shops are also fuelling consumer demand and driving the branded coffee shop sector to increase focus on authentic interiors, barista technique and to introduce a wider range of crafted coffees such as flat white and cortado.” “This focus on quality in all areas can only continue to drive a thriving industry over the next 3-5 years and beyond. The entry of Tesco into the market this year with it


In which town or City' is the Worlds oldest Zoo?

The World´s oldest zoo – Tiergarten Schönbrunn Foto:  Walter Wodal Part of the imperial summer residence of Schönbrunn, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world's oldest zoo is indeed an unforgettable experience, and one that no visitor to Vienna should miss. Along with the historic complexes of the former "menagerie" of Emperor Francis Stephen of  Lorraine, visitors discover what is perhaps the world's most beautiful zoo in a unique setting where culture and nature blend. More than 700 animal species, some of them threatened, have found a home here and a chance for survival as a species. From A as in anteater to Z as in zebra: A visit to the Schönbrunn Zoo is a tour through every continent in the fascinating world of animals. See giant pandas, Siberian tigers, orangutans, and elephants, or immerse yourself in the Amazon and experience the tropical rain forest. A visit to the zoo offers young and old alike an enjoyable vacation in an incomparable setting and interesting insights into our nature and species conservation work. Modern zoos such as the Schönbrunn Zoo have become educational centers; they are showcases for teaching and research, and valuable partners for many nature and species conservation projects. Not only are the knowledge and experience of zoologists, veterinarians, and keepers available for such projects, but so are the threatened animal species that have been carefully bred in the scope of the international zoo network. With your admission fee, and more especially through your interest in the animals and the work of the zoo, you are supporting our efforts in nature and species conservation!


Who was the architect of the United Nations Building in New York City?

United Nations Headquarters, New York City United Nations Headquarters The headquarters of the United Nations in New York were developed by an international team of architects. The main building, the Secretariat, was one of the city's first skyscrapers in International Style. The Plot UN Secretariat In 1946, the United Nations (UN) were looking for a location for their new headquarters in New York. The original plan was to use the grounds of the 1939 World Fair in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens. But when a project known as X-City on Manhattan's eastern border failed to materialize, John D. Rockefeller Jr. bought the 18 acre (7 ha) plot and donated it to the United Nations. This site was then used to build the UN's headquarters. The whole area was converted into international territory and officially does not belong to the United States. Design The United Nations' Secretary Generals The design for the United Nations complex was drawn by an international committee of architects, the United Nations Board of Design. The most notable of the architects were Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Wallace K. Harrison, who headed the board. Some renowned architects including Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius were excluded due to their historical links with Germany, the instigator of the Second World War. View from Roosevelt Island Inside the UN HQ The international style was chosen by the board members as it symbolized a new start after the war. A plan by Le Corbusier, known as project 23A, was taken as the basis for the design. After many months of heated discussions, mainly between Le Curbusier and the other architects, the final plan 23W, drawn up by Oscar Niemeyer, was adopted by all members of the board. It consists of a complex with four buildings: the Secretariat building, the General Assembly building, the Conference building and the Dag Hammarskjöld Library. UN Secretariat The largest of the four buildings is the Secretariat building, home of the UN's administration. The large, 39 story, 544 ft (166m) tall slab has become a worldwide symbol of the United Nations. The green glass-curtain tower, the first of its kind in New York, contrasts starkly with the 1920s buildings of Tudor City nearby. Construction of the Secretariat started in september 1949 and was completed in 1950. The complex as a whole was only finished two years later. The Secretariat building dwarfs the adjacent five story General Assembly building, actually the most important part of the complex. Non-violence In the General assembly hall, which has a seating capacity of 1,800, meetings between representatives of all UN members take place. The conference building behind the Secretariat and General assembly buildings houses the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. The Park Let us Beat Swords into Plowshares Adjacent to the United Nations complex is a small public park bordering the East River. It is littered with artwork donated by many countries, including 'Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares' by Evgeniy Vuchetich, donated by the Soviet Union in 1959 and a section of the Berlin Wall . Along First Avenue in front of the United Nations Headquarters is a display of flags from each member of the UN. It starts with Afghanistan at 48th street and ends with Zimbabwe at 42nd street.


The Forest of Arden is the setting for which Shakespeare Play?

SparkNotes Readers' Notes for As You Like It: What is to Shakespeare 'The Forest of Arden' in his play 'As You Like It'? What is to Shakespeare 'The Forest of Arden' in his play 'As You Like It'? by Shehanaz , December 09, 2013 9 out of 10 people found this helpful ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ************************************************************* AS YOU LIKE IT IS A SHAKESPEARE'S ROMANTIC COMEDY, BLENDING WITH LOVE-HEROISM-SENTIMENT-ADVENTURE-AND PURE FUN. THE FOREST IS MERELY A GOLDEN WORLD, BUT ITS CONTENTMENT HAS DEALT OF THE BITTER LESSONS OF LIFE. (DR.S.SEN) PRONOUNCE THE WORD 'ARDEN'-PERHAPS A PUN BY PRONOUNCING IT A-DEN-- A FOLIAGE OF MATERIALISTIC WORLD. ****************************************************** “The Forest of Arden, according to the play reflects the different -state -of -mind of the various characters of the play itself”-Discuss. “There are more things in heaven and earth Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Every story narrated or dramatized has an artistic structure which may be called its architectural design. The different elements of the story, technically known as the plot, are characters, incidents and the atmosphere born out of the union of these two. Characters unfolding themselves through incidents which often mould them,or incidents revealing characters through narration and dialogue, are so skillfully adapted to each other and vitally connected as ultimately to conceal the parts in the symmetrical beauty or realized harmony of the whole. Every interesting story arises out of a conflict, absence of which will make it dull and unexciting. There are, generally speaking, two main movements required to achieve this artistic result- a movement of Complication and a movement of Resolution. Between these two movements the plot will develop through many ups and downs which follow a well-regulated course. Structurally the natural divisions of a drama are fivefold, roughly corresponding to its five acts in the Elizabethan play. “Truths that wake, Which neither listlessness, nor mad endeavour, Nor Man nor Boy, Nor all that is at enmity with joy, Can utterly abolish or destroy.” While Romance admits the comic spirit within a corner of the field, the area is strictly limited. Romance and the comic spirit cannot well live together on terms of equality. In Shakespearean comedy, the comic spirit has to minister to the purposes of Romance and not the other way about. The truth of this observation can be seen in how the characters of Benedick and Beatrice, though seen in a comic setting in the beginning, emerge finally as Romantic characters, with both of them acting as the Champions of hero  who is subjected to such ill merited suffering. On a lower plane it is true of Dogberry and Verges also. As Peter Quennell says: “Dogberry like Bottom was intended to raise a cultured laughter.” Shakespeare’s Forest of Arden is an imaginary setting in As you Like it and it is futile and unnecessary to try and find its actual counterpart in the world- whether in France or in England. What matters is that the Forest of Arden has a significant role in As You like It. “Pythagoras said, that this world, was like a stage Where many play their parts: the lookers on, the stage Philosophers are, saith he, whose part is to learn The manneres of all nations.” In such a place, in such an atmosphere, Love is the central light, the infallible intelligence, the chief source of life and happiness. And this love is identified primarily with a young woman. She is the Shakti of this universe; she is beauty, truth and rarity and inspires similar virtues (or values) in her lover. “For, boy, however we do praise ourselves, Our fancies are more giddy and unfirm, More longing, wavering, sooner lost and worn Than women’s are.’’ In Shakespeare’s mature comedy-it is worth remembering that in comedy Ben Jonson put him above the classics- he presents ‘a harmonious society in which each person’s individuality is fully developed and yet is in perfect tune with all others’. While keeping to the old principle t


Major Walter Wingfield is associated with which sport?

tennis: History History History Origins Unlike most other sports, lawn tennis has precise origins. An Englishman, Major Walter C. Wingfield, invented lawn tennis (1873) and first played it at a garden party in Wales. Called "Sphairistiké" [Gr., = ball playing] by its inventor, the early game was played on an hourglass-shaped court, widest at the baselines and narrowest at the net. In creating the new sport, Wingfield borrowed heavily from the older games of court tennis and squash racquets and probably even from the Indian game of badminton . Court tennis is also known as royal tennis. It originated in France during the Middle Ages and became a favorite of British royalty, including Henry VIII. The progression from court tennis, which used an unresilient sheepskin ball filled with sawdust, sand, or wool, to lawn tennis depended upon invention of a ball that would bounce. Lawn tennis caught on quickly in Great Britain, and soon the All England Croquet Club at Wimbledon held the first world tennis championship (1877). Restricted to male players, that event became the famous Wimbledon Tournament for the British National Championship, still the most prestigious event in tennis. In 1884 Wimbledon inaugurated a women's championship. Soon the game became popular in many parts of the British Empire, especially in Australia. Tennis spread to the United States by way of Bermuda. While vacationing there, Mary Ewing Outerbridge of New York was introduced (1874) to the game by a friend of Wingfield. She returned to the United States with a net, balls, and rackets, and with the help of her brother, set up a tennis court in Staten Island, N.Y. The first National Championship, for men only, was held (1881) at Newport, R.I. A women's championship was begun six years later, and in 1915 the National Championship moved to Forest Hills, N.Y. Since 1978 what is now the United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., has hosted the event (known as the U.S. Open). The Tennis Hall of Fame is in Newport, R.I. The Professionalization of Tournament Tennis In 1900 the international team competition known as the Davis Cup tournament began. Along with the Wightman Cup (begun 1923), an annual tournament between British and American women's teams, the Davis Cup helped to focus international attention on tennis. In 1963, a women's Davis Cup equivalent, the Federation Cup, usurped the prestige of the Wightman Cup. In the first decades of the 1900s tennis was primarily a sport of the country club set. The widespread construction of courts on school and community playgrounds in the 1930s (many built by the federal government's New Deal agencies) helped to make tennis more accessible to the public. When the professional game showed itself to be profitable in the late 1920s, a number of amateur players joined the tour. One of the first to do so was William Tilden , perhaps the greatest player in the history of tennis. Before Tilden turned pro (1931), he won a total of seven United States singles championships and three Wimbledon championships. The continued defection of amateur players into the professional ranks was one of the factors that led amateur tennis's world governing body, the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF, founded 1913), to open its tournaments to both professionals and amateurs in 1968. For many years the major ILTF-sponsored tournaments, including Wimbledon and the U.S. National Championship, had been restricted to amateurs. With the advent of open tennis, however, the great professionals were allowed to compete for the major titles. Eventually, the Davis Cup also allowed professionals. The four major annual tournaments in international tennis are Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open, and the U.S. Open. Winning all four in the same year is called a grand slam. Only Don Budge (1938), Rod Laver (1962, 1969), Maureen Connolly (1953), Margaret Court (1970), and Steffi Graf (1988) have won grand slams. In 1971, the establishment of a women-only professional tour gave female pros finan


Andy Street is the Managing Director of which major retailer?

Andy Street: Humble MD who is never knowingly underpaid | Business | The Guardian Humble MD who is never knowingly underpaid Share on Messenger Close At 9.25am yesterday more than 1,000 shop staff at John Lewis in Oxford Street drifted towards the vast atrium at the centre of the store and peered over the balconies on each floor. Two minutes later they were jumping, clapping and cheering loudly. The retail group's annual bonus, payable to all of them, had just been announced and at 10 weeks' pay it was the biggest for a decade. By 9.35 normal department-store decorum had been restored. The doors were open and there were shoppers to be served. Among the crowd was Andy Street, managing director of the 26 John Lewis department stores; yesterday's bonus announcement ceremony marked the end of his first year at the helm of middle England's favourite shop. It was a vintage year, and Street declares himself "jolly pleased". The first weeks of this year, however, have been rather more challenging. Fashion sales are still well ahead and electronics are also still selling. But homewares, which Street calls the store chain's "point of fame", are well down as a result of fewer people moving house and therefore not popping in to John Lewis to order big-ticket items such as carpets, curtains and furniture. In all, 21 stores are lagging behind last year's sales numbers and one of the worst performers has been the prestige Peter Jones in Sloane Square. Street says its problems are directly linked to the City. "PJ is hugely related to the success of the City, and City bonus payouts are not what they were last year. So we are not really surprised at what is happening there. We've seen it before and we will see it again." Despite the tougher trading conditions, the chain is planning an unprecedented period of expansion. John Lewis has opened in just one new location this century - Trafford Park in Manchester - but Street is working on plans for up to 24 stores in the coming decade, more than doubling the size of the business. He insists the plan makes sense. "We are here for the long term," he says. "These investments have a 50-year time horizon. Short-term trade is difficult, but am I worried about it? No." The JohnLewis.com website is going strong (it now accounts for 10% of sales) and online sales are greatest where shoppers are familiar with the stores. So the idea behind the expansion is to fill in geographical gaps. Leicester will be the first, this summer. The chain is also considering a store in Dublin. Street, brought up in Birmingham and the son of two scientists, is a slight and neat man. He walks fast, turns sharply and is bursting with nervous energy. It is hard to imagine him ever being aggressive, but easy to see him as a demanding detail man. He has worked for John Lewis since leaving Oxford with a degree in politics, philosophy and economics in 1985. He considered a career as a social worker, but Birmingham city council turned him down. So did Marks & Spencer. "They probably did the right thing," he says. He started "on the front line, at Brent Cross", and recalls people being far from impressed. "I remember being on the till that first Christmas and friends from university coming in and saying 'God, Andy, what happened? Has everything gone wrong for you?' But I was right and they were wrong." His career, he reckons, "has worked out OK". His salary, around £500,000 plus yesterday's £100,000 bonus, certainly looks OK. By 1993 he was a store manager in Milton Keynes. "I didn't join with the intention of being here for 20 years, but you really do get the bug," he says. "The fact is, if you stay for three years you are unlikely to ever get out ... Every year over 700 people celebrate their 25th anniversary here." Street is just back from Japan. Japanese department stores "are the best in the world, no doubt about it". He also admires Crate & Barrel in the US, but reckons there isn't a single inspirational British retailer. When pushed, he manages a few good words for the Apple Store and online fashion retailer Asos. Like many


Who played Nessa in the TV Series Gavin and Stacey?

James Corden reveals new series of Gavin and Stacey is on its way | Daily Mail Online comments It was a smash hit, with its finale leaving viewers as glum as Stacey's mum with a wasted omelette. But a generation can rest easy as James Corden has confirmed hit TV comedy favourite Gavin & Stacey is set to make a comeback. James, who wrote the show with actress and friend Ruth Jones, said the show was just 'too good' not to return to our screens.  Back in the day: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Smithy (James Corden) became household names after the first series of the show in May 2007 He said: 'It would be a crime not to, it’s a great show. Writing with Ruth is a gift, I definitely plan on doing some more.' However on Monday night James left fans disappointed by revealing that plans are not in the pipeline just yet. He tweeted: 'Getting loads of messages about a Gavin and Stacey special. Im sorry to say there are no plans right now im afraid,but maybe one day! X(sic)' James, who went on to star in hit theatre show One Man Two Guvnors, played Smithy in the award-winning BBC series which ended in 2010. In the final episode thousands of viewers watched Smithy finally get together with Nessa, played by Ruth. It also saw Gavin and Stacey - played by Mathew Horne and Joanna Page - reveal they were expecting a baby. Bafta winning: James Corden and Ruth Jones with the Programme of The Year award received for Gavin And Stacey in 2008 I don't believe it! The premise of the series was when Essex by Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, met loveable Welsh girl Stacey, and they fell in love After the show went off air 14,000 people signed an online petition begging for its return. There were fears the show would end for good because of Corden’s success in the stage play, he went on to win a Tony Award, and Ruth’s busy working schedule - she started her own production company Tidy Productions. Ruth previously said she would like to reunite the characters in some specials, as well as a possible musical episode of the show. Devastated: When the show ended viewers were devastated and 14,000 people signed a petition to bring it back Close to our hearts: Larry Lamb (Mick) and Alison Steadman (Pam) played Gavin's loveable Essex parents But James said he can’t wait to get together with Ruth to start writing more episodes of the comedy based in Barry Island in South Wales. James added he is on good terms with the rest of the cast including Horne whom he stopped working with after their film Lesbian Vampire Killers flopped. He added: 'He’s still a really good mate, He's coming to my wedding later this year.' WHAT'S OCCURING? GAVIN & STACEY FACTFILE David Cameron confessed to using the show's catchphrases, such as Nessa's 'What's Occurring?' and 'Tidy'. James Corden met Ruth Jones - Nessa and his co-writer on Gavin & Stacey - when they both starred in Fat Friends, an ITV drama about the members of a slimming group. James told her about a wedding he had just been to where the bride was Welsh and the groom English. Corden based his own character, Smithy, on a friend of his cousin. Others are based on people the co-writers met in the hotel bar during the filming of Fat Friends. The writers hoped to make Gavin & Stacey a one-off TV film. Jones says, 'When the BBC got our proposal they said, 'We don't have a slot for a one-hour special. Why don't you chart their relationship and go back to when they met and culminate the end of the series in their wedding?" The re-written proposal for the first series was so good that when the BBC commissioning editor was reading it on the train, she completely missed her stop.


Who directed the 1948 film Oliver Twist?

Oliver Twist (1948) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An orphan named Oliver Twist meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 09 Mar 2012 a list of 23 titles created 18 Dec 2012 a list of 43 titles created 19 Jul 2014 a list of 48 titles created 15 Dec 2014 a list of 30 titles created 2 months ago Search for " Oliver Twist " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     BAFTA Film Award. Another    1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor. Director: David Lean The Passionate Friends were in love when young, but separated, and she married an older man. Then Mary Justin meets Steven Stratton again and they have one last fling together in the Alps. Director: David Lean Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator. Director: David Lean Henry Hobson is a successful bootmaker and tyrannical widower of three daughters. The girls each want to leave their father by getting married, but Henry refuses as marriage traditions require him to pay out settlements. Director: David Lean An adaptation of the classic Dickens tale, where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master. Director: Roman Polanski This "story of a ship," the British destroyer HMS Torrin, is told in flash backs by survivors as they cling to a life raft. Directors: Noël Coward, David Lean Stars: Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles A lonely American woman unexpectedly finds romance in Venice, Italy. Director: David Lean Oliver Twist I (TV Movie 1982) Crime | Drama The classic Dickens tale of an orphan boy who escapes the horrors of the orphanage only to be taken in by a band of thieves and pickpockets. Director: Clive Donner The middle-class family of a young woman cannot understand why she delays in marrying a respectable young man. They know nothing about her long-standing affair with a Frenchman. Director: David Lean Set in the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married woman in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer. Director: David Lean Adapted from a play by Noel Coward, Charles and his second wife Ruth, are haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Medium Madame Arcati tries to help things out by contacting the ghost. Director: David Lean Noel Coward's attempt to show how the ordinary people lived between the wars. Just after WWI the Gibbons family moves to a nice house in the suburbs. An ordinary sort of life is led by the ... See full summary  » Director: David Lean Edit Storyline Based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist is about an orphan boy who runs away from a workhouse and meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. Oliver is taken in by the pickpocket and he joins a household of young boys who are trained to steal for their master. This version of Oliver Twist is topped by Alec Guinness's masterly performance of arch-thug Fagin. Written by Jenny Evans <J.Evans@uts.edu.au> A Screen Event To Be Remembered For All Time ! Genres: 30 July 1951 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: As Aventuras de Oliver Twist See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The company that trained and supplied animals for film and television supplied the Staffordshire Bull Terrier for the role of 'Bullseye' and also the Bull Terrier who played the role of 'Bullseye' in the film adaptation of Lionel Bart's mus