Which African country has coastlines on both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean?

Africa Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African state. With a total border length of 3,192 kilometers (1,984 miles), Burkina Faso is bordered by Mali to the north and west; Niger to the east; and Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d'Ivoire to the south. Cameroon Located on the west coast of Central Africa, Cameroon covers an area of 475,400 square kilometers (183,695 square miles), slightly more than California. Land boundaries extend for a total of 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles) between Nigeria to the northwest, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) to the east, and the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea to the south. Cape Verde Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 islands and 5 islets situated 483 kilometers (300 miles) due west of Dakar, Senegal, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Cape Verde's total land area is 4,033 square kilometers (1,557 square miles), which makes it slightly larger than the U.S. Central African Republic The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari, now the Central African Republic (CAR), is well named; it is a landlocked country in the center of the African continent. Land boundaries extend for 5,203 kilometers (3,233 miles) connecting Cameroon to the west, Chad and Sudan to the north, and the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the south. Chad The former French colony of Chad, a landlocked country located in northern Central Africa, is more than 3 times the size of California. The country has an area of 1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 square miles), with a land boundary length of 5,968 kilometers (3,708 miles). Congo, Republic of The; The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is located in Western Africa and has an area of 342,000 square kilometers (132,000 square miles). It has a modest coastline of 169 kilometers (105 miles) along the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest and shares land borders with Gabon, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic on the west and north. Côte D'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire (which means "Ivory Coast") is a West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Ghana and Liberia. It has an area of 322,460 square kilometers (124,502 square miles) of which 318,000 square kilometers (122,780 square miles) are occupied by land while water occupies the remaining 4,460 square kilometers (1,722 square miles). Djibouti Djibouti is situated in the Horn of Africa, at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, bordering the Gulf of Aden. To the north lies Eritrea with a shared border of 113 kilometers (70 miles); to the north, west, and southwest lies Ethiopia, with a border length of 337 kilometers (209 miles); and to the southeast lies Somalia, with a border length of 58 kilometers (36 miles). Egypt The Arab Republic of Egypt is located in North Africa, bordering on the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Libya to the west, the Gaza Strip to the east, and Sudan to the south. With an area of 1,001,450 square kilometers (386,659 square miles) and a coastline of 2,450 kilometers (1,522 miles), Egypt is slightly more than 3 times the size of New Mexico. Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea is a small West African nation of 28,051 square kilometers (10,830 square miles), roughly the same size as Maryland. It consists of a mainland enclave called Río Muni, on the west coast of Africa bordering Cameroon and Gabon, and 5 small islands off the coast of Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra: Bioko, Annobón, Corisco, and the 2 small islands known together as Islas Elobey. Eritrea Eritrea is an eastern African country occupying an area of 121,320 square kilometers (46,841 square miles), which makes it slightly larger than the state of Pennsylvania. It borders Sudan to the north and west, Ethiopia and Djibouti to the south, and the Red Sea to the east. Ethiopia Located in the Horn of Africa— the pointy peninsula-like landmass that emanates out of the eastern part of the continent—Ethiopia has a total area of 1,127,127 square kilometers (935,183 square miles), rendering it slightly less than twice the size of Texas. A landlocked country complet


Which ice hockey team defeated the 'Pittsburgh Penguins' to win their 11th Stanley Cup in June 2008?

Detroit Red Wings win their 11th Stanley Cup Detroit Red Wings win their 11th Stanley Cup By Cynthia Trowbridge     Jun 5, 2008      in Sports The Detroit Red Wings have won their 11th Stanley Cup. They beat the Penguins tonight at their home ice in Pittsburgh. Final score 3 to 2. Way to go Wings!!! The Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight 3-2 to win their 11th Stanley Cup. The game was played in the enemy's arena which many thought the Wings could not win there. The hockey world is now seeing Red again. Nicklas Lidstrom, who according to GM Ken Holland, is the best player on the team, was able to capture his fourth Stanley Cup ring as the Wings defeated the Penguins in six games. Lidstorm also became the first European captain to ever hold the Cup above his head. Wings head coach Mike Babcock said, Lidstrom, I think just with his everyday professionalism and the modelling he does for the rest of us and how he carries himself, how he handles himself, how well he plays, how hard he practices, how good of fitness he maintains, is an example to everybody. "And I think that's the key to leadership. Leadership is you can say some things sometime, but it's more about what you do. And to me, that's what he does for us." Lidstorm is known as the leagues best defenceman and is expected to capture his sixth career Norris Trophy at the NHL awards in Toronto on June 12. According to Babcock. "Obviously he's a gifted, gifted athlete who reads the game as good as anybody and plays in all situations. So he's real important for us, and when your best defensive defenceman is your best offensive defenceman, I think it helps, because you get the puck going." He is a 38-year-old Swedish superstar who finished fourth in the scoring in the playoffs among defencemen with 13 points in 22 games. But another Swede, forward Henrik Zetterberg, scored the third goal to give Detroit the win and the Stanley Cup. With 12 minutes 24 seconds remaining in the game Zetterberg shot the into the crease and Fleury fell backward, pushing it into the net. Zetterberg’s third-period goal signaled the end of Pittsburgh’s magical ride. Goaltender Marc-André Fleury, who had been outstanding in Game 5 with 55 saves, was helpless on Zetterberg’s wrist shot, which trickled though his pads with 12 minutes 24 seconds remaining. The puck sat loose in the crease behind him until Fleury fell backward, pushing it into the net.


Which Welsh Indie group's 1996 hit 'The Man Don't Give A ..' contained, with 49 examples, the most expletives of any charting song?

Shakethrus: 2005 - Shaking Through.net: Music: Reviews Shaking Through.net Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Howl Red Ink, 2005 Rating: 3.4 It's a terrible box we put rock 'n' roll bands in. We want them to     continually update their sound, to stay fresh, to reinvent themselves.     But the minute they actually do that, we flinch as if we've been     struck. That's an over-simplification, of course, and in the case of     Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, one could argue that fans were eager for     the trio to refine its signature, hard-edged drone-rock, not     abandon it. But the band takes a hard right turn with Howl, and     it's a smart move. BRMC's past two albums each sported a handful of     moments where everything clicked just so -- clearly, a recharging     of the batteries was in order. On Howl, the group strips back the     layered atmosphere of feedback, noisy guitar and swirling rock     psychedelia that earned it endless comparisons to the Jesus & Mary     Chain, revealing a surprisingly traditional, rootsy songwriting     foundation. Back-porch boot-stomps, slide guitars and dollops of     old-time religion (gospel-tinged choruses, lots of references to the     devil, restless sinners and so on) owe much more to, say, The     Basement Tapes than the Velvet Underground. Yes, there are some more     familiar rock moments here, like the title track, but even those take a     step back from the endearingly derivative echoes that defined the     group's best moments on previous efforts. It's a startling change at     first, but one that gradually feels relaxed and right (although some     songs, notably "Ain't No Easy Way," lack a certain necessary urgency,     and the album as a whole feels about four songs too long). Whether the     shift is a reaction to recent troubles -- since 2003's Take Them On, On Your Own , the band was dropped by Virgin and nearly     torn apart by internal squabbles -- it's certainly a refreshing and     revelatory palate-cleanser. Fall Out Boy: From Under the Cork Tree Island, 2005 Rating: 3.5 At its best, Fall Out Boy's second full-length effort winningly     synthesizes elements of punk-pop and that hard-to-define ethos (as much     lyrical worldview as musical genre) some call "emo" into a hyperactive     tangle of self-aware quips, smartly executed time changes and random     blasts of pop-cultural trivia. Although the end result can feel a bit     forced (with song titles like "Of All the Gin Joints in All the World" and "Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner"), when the quartet scores -- as on     the ubiquitous single "Sugar We're Goin Down" -- it scores big, with     grappling hooks, soaring background vocals and meaty mouthfuls of     verbose lyricism that stop short of drowning the melodies. It's a busy     record, occasionally ambitious, with whiplash-inducing breaks that dip     into heavy metal and show-tune aesthetics. But lyricist/bassist Peter     Wentz can get bogged down in the kind of trite teen-journal-entry     poetics that he succinctly punctures elsewhere with lyrics like "I'm the     first kid to write of hearts, lies and friends" (from the laboriously     titled "I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This     Stupid Song Written About Me"). That's even more disappointing given his brief winks at the self-importance of so many similar bands -- "Yeah     we're friends/ Just because we move units," singer/guitarist Patrick     Stump sneers on "Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham     Friends." During the opening "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This     Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued," Stump issues the following warning: "Take     my advice 'cause we are bad news / We will leave you high and dry / It's     not worth the hearing you'll lose." Cork Tree (mostly) gives the     lie to that assertion, and holds


Commonly used by the Zulu and Nguni tribes, what name is given to the short, broad-bladed spear that has a name deriving from the Berber word for 'spear'?

Difaqane | Project Gutenberg Self-Publishing - eBooks | Read eBooks online Zulu :  [m̩fɛˈkǀaːne] , [note 1] crushing or scattering), also known by the Sesotho name Difaqane or Lifaqane, was a period of widespread chaos and warfare among indigenous ethnic communities in southern Africa during the period between 1815 to about 1840. As king Shaka created the militaristic Zulu Kingdom in the territory between the Tugela River and Pongola River , his forces caused a wave of warfare and disruption to sweep to other peoples. This was the prelude of the Mfecane, which spread from there. The movement of peoples caused many tribes to try to dominate those in new territories, leading to widespread warfare; consolidation of other groups, such as the Matabele , the Mfengu and the Makololo ; and the creation of states such as the modern Lesotho . Mfecane is used primarily to refer to the period when Mzilikazi , a king of the Matabele, dominated the Transvaal . During his reign, roughly from 1826 to 1836, he ordered widespread killings and devastation to remove all opposition. He reorganised the territory to establish the new Ndebele order. The death toll has never been satisfactorily determined, but the whole region became nearly depopulated. Normal estimates for the death toll range from 1 million to 2 million. These numbers are however controversial. [1] [2] [3] [4] Contents 7 Further reading Causes Theories vary as to the causes of the catastrophic warfare and migration of many tribes in the area. Supposedly, populations had increased greatly in Zululand following the Portuguese introduction of maize (corn) in Mozambique from the Americas . While corn was more productive than the grains from native grasses, it required more water during cultivation. The agricultural surpluses and increased population enabled Shaka to raise a standing army of Zulus. By the end of the 18th century, the Zulus occupied much of their arable land . Declining rainfall and a ten-year drought in the early 19th century set off a competition for land and water resources among the peoples of the area. Other possible causes were the Zulus' adoption of new tactics and weapons during this period. Instead of using throwing spears, the Zulus used broad-bladed, stabbing spears known as iklwa , which were deadly in close combat. The Zulus also instituted a form of conscription, in which every man had to serve the king as soldier in special age regiments, known in English as impis . Many of the Nguni peoples adopted the same practice, putting most of their men under arms. This greatly expanded the scale of regional warfare. It is worth noting that there were three major tribes which occupied the areas now known as Nquthu, Babanango , Empangeni , Mtubatuba , Hlabisa, Nongoma , Pongola , Vryheid , Melmoth and Mahlabathini – those tribes were the Buthelezis , the Ndwandwes and the Mthethwas . They were respectively led by Phungashe of Ngwane , Zwide, and Dingiswayo and were the most powerful tribes. The language now known as Zulu was spoken by the Ndwandwes. At that time the Zulus were a very weak tribe under the leadership of Senzangakhona . They spoke a thsefuya language in which "l" is pronounced as "y", so that 'suka lapha', meaning 'go from here', would be expressed as 'suya yapha'. These three tribes are to this day found in the same areas. The Zulus were a weak minority occupying a small piece of land in the area now known as Makhosini near Babanango . Oral history tells us that after the death of Mvulane, the younger brother of Phungashe, Mvulane's sons Khoboyela and Ngqengelele escaped being killed by Phungashe over their father Mvulane's estate and went to live with Senzangakhona and Ngqengelele, introducing contact combat and the use of short spears in Zululand. Most of the members of the Buthelezi Tribe had left with Khoboyela and Ngqengelele. When Shaka attacked the Buthelezis, Phungashe's men were outnumbered by the combination of the Mthethwas , the Buthelezis under Ngqengelele and the Zulus. Rise of the Zulu In about 1817, Chief Dingiswayo of the Mthethwa


Which German author wrote the novels 'The Glass Bead Game' and 'Siddharta'?

Hermann Hesse | German writer | Britannica.com Hermann Hesse Nelly Sachs Hermann Hesse, (born July 2, 1877, Calw, Ger.—died Aug. 9, 1962, Montagnola, Switz.), German novelist, poet, and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, whose main theme deals with man’s breaking out of the established modes of civilization to find his essential spirit. With his appeal for self-realization and his celebration of Eastern mysticism, Hesse posthumously became a cult figure to young people in the English-speaking world. Hermann Hesse, 1957. Wide World Photos At the behest of his father, Hesse entered the Maulbronn seminary. Though a model student, he was unable to adapt, so he was apprenticed in a Calw tower-clock factory and later in a Tübingen bookstore. His disgust with conventional schooling was expressed in the novel Unterm Rad (1906; Beneath the Wheel), in which an overly diligent student is driven to self-destruction. Hesse remained in the bookselling business until 1904, when he became a freelance writer and brought out his first novel, Peter Camenzind, about a failed and dissipated writer. The inward and outward search of the artist is further explored in Gertrud (1910) and Rosshalde (1914). A visit to India in these years was later reflected in Siddhartha (1922), a poetic novel, set in India at the time of the Buddha , about the search for enlightenment. During World War I , Hesse lived in neutral Switzerland , wrote denunciations of militarism and nationalism , and edited a journal for German war prisoners and internees. He became a permanent resident of Switzerland in 1919 and a citizen in 1923, settling in Montagnola. A deepening sense of personal crisis led Hesse to psychoanalysis with J.B. Lang, a disciple of Carl Gustav Jung . The influence of analysis appears in Demian (1919), an examination of the achievement of self-awareness by a troubled adolescent. This novel had a pervasive effect on a troubled Germany and made its author famous. Hesse’s later work shows his interest in Jungian concepts of introversion and extraversion, the collective unconscious, idealism, and symbols. The duality of man’s nature preoccupied Hesse throughout the rest of his career. Der Steppenwolf (1927; Steppenwolf ) describes the conflict between bourgeois acceptance and spiritual self-realization in a middle-aged man. In Narziss und Goldmund (1930; Narcissus and Goldmund), an intellectual ascetic who is content with established religious faith is contrasted with an artistic sensualist pursuing his own form of salvation. In his last and longest novel, Das Glasperlenspiel (1943; English titles The Glass Bead Game and Magister Ludi), Hesse again explores the dualism of the contemplative and the active life, this time through the figure of a supremely gifted intellectual. Learn More in these related articles:


Deriving from the Italian for 'trouse leg', what name is givento a folded pizza?

Calzone - definition of calzone by The Free Dictionary Calzone - definition of calzone by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/calzone  (kăl-zō′nē, -zōn′, käl-sō′nĕ) n. A baked or fried Italian turnover of pizza dough filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese. [Italian, pant leg, calzone, from calza, sock, from Vulgar Latin *calcea, from Latin calceus, shoe; see calceolate.] calzone (kælˈtsəʊnɪ) n (Cookery) a dish of Italian origin consisting of pizza dough folded over a filling of cheese and tomatoes, herbs, ham, etc [C20: Italian, literally: trouser leg, from calzoni trousers] cal•zo•ne


Who did William the Conqueror appoint as his first Archbishop of Canterbury in 1070?

Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of Canterbury ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Archbishop of Canterbury In about 575 a monk called Gregory saw some young men in the Rome slave-market. He spoke to them and discovered that these men were from England. After talking to these slaves he was shocked to discover that there were very few Christians living in England. Gregory was determined to change this situation and when he became Pope he sent his friend Augustine and forty monks to England to convert the inhabitants to Christianity. Augustine arrived in England in 596. He made his way to Canterbury, the home of King Ethelbert. Within a few weeks Augustine had converted Ethelbert and most of his household to Christianity. Pleased by his success, the following year Pope Gregory appointed Augustine as Bishop of Canterbury, and Archbishop of the English people. William the Conqueror was a devout Christian. After he conquered the country he did what he could to spread the Christian religion in England. William accepted that the Archbishop of Canterbury was the leader of the Christian Church in England, but was determined that this post should come under his control. In 1070 Lanfranc , a monk from Caen in Normandy, and one of William's friends, replaced Stigand as Archbishop of Canterbury. Over the next few years he rebuilt Canterbury Cathedral on the model of St. Stephen's in Caen. Lanfranc was unimpressed with the quality of the English clergy and during William's reign supported his policy of promoting foreigners to high office in the Church. Lanfranc also ordered that in future no married man was to be ordained as a priest. However, he allowed existing priests to keep their wives. When Henry II became king in 1154, he asked Archbishop Theobald for advice on choosing his government ministers. On the suggestion of Theobald, Henry appointed Thomas Becket as his chancellor. Becket's job was an important one as it involved the distribution of royal charters, writs and letters. The king and Becket soon became close friends. Becket carried out many tasks for Henry II including leading the English army into battle. In 1162, Henry II chose Thomas Becket as his next Archbishop of Canterbury. The decision angered many leading churchmen. They pointed out that Becket had never been a priest, had a reputation as a cruel military commander and was very materialistic (Becket loved expensive food, wine and clothes). They also feared that as Becket was a close friend of Henry II, he would not be an independent leader of the church. After being appointed Thomas Becket began to show a concern for the poor. Every morning thirteen poor people were brought to his home. After washing their feet Becket served them a meal. He also gave each one of them four silver pennies. Instead of wearing expensive clothes, Becket now wore a simple monastic habit. As a penance (punishment for previous sins) he slept on a cold stone floor, wore a tight-fitting hairshirt that was infested with fleas and was scourged (whipped) daily by his monks. In 1163, after a long spell in France, Henry II arrived back in England. Henry was told that, while he had been away, there had been a dramatic increase in serious crime. The king's officials claimed that over a hundred murderers had escaped their proper punishment because they had claimed their right to be tried in church courts. Those that had sought the privilege of a trial in a Church court were not exclusively clergymen. Any man who had been trained by the church could choose to be tried by a church court. Even clerks who had been taught to read and write by the Church but had not gone on to become priests had a right to a Church court trial. This was to an offender's advantage, as church courts could not impose punishments that involved violence such as execution or mutilation. There were several examples of clergy found guilty of murder or robbery who only received "spiritual" punishments, such as suspension from office or banishment from the altar. The king decided that clergymen found guilty of serious crimes should be handed o


The American television series 'Angel' was a spin-off of which other hugely popular show?

Angel (TV Series 1999–2004) - 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 The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. Creators: In the series finale, Angel reveals that his questionable moral behavior has been part of a bigger plan: to destroy The Circle of the Black Thorn and show the Senior Partners that the power of good ... 9.6 Cordelia awakens from her magically induced coma and returns to help Angel fight an old enemy who has reappeared even more powerful than ever. 9.5 When an ancient sarcophagus arrives in the laboratory at Wolfram & Hart, Fred opens a small compartment and is infected by an ancient disease that slowly begins to kill her. As Angel and Spike travel... 9.4 a list of 39 titles created 05 May 2012 a list of 49 titles created 15 Jul 2012 a list of 26 titles created 31 Dec 2012 a list of 31 titles created 02 Jul 2013 a list of 38 titles created 08 Jan 2015 Search for " Angel " 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     Primetime Emmy. Another    12 wins & 46 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A young woman is forced to fulfill her destiny of fighting vampires and demons with the help of her friends all the while struggling to live a normal teenage life of heart break and drama. Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan Three sisters discover their destiny - to battle against the forces of evil, using their witchcraft. They are the Charmed Ones. Stars: Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Brian Krause A group of genetically-enhanced children escape from a lab project. Years later we meet Max, one of the escapees who now works for a messenger service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Richard Gunn A futuristic laboratory assigns different tasks to its various residents, who then have their memories erased upon the completion of their assignments. Stars: Eliza Dushku, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods. Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi The lives of three young alien/human hybrids with extraordinary gifts in Roswell. Stars: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented. Stars: Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia A university graduate working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders or other disasters. Stars: Eliza Dushku, Shawn Reaves, Zach Galifianakis A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville. Stars: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college and trained for espionage and self-defense. Stars: Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly A newlywed with the ability to communicate with the earthbound spirits of the recently deceased overcomes skepticism and doubt to help send their important messages to the living and allow the dead to pass on to the other side. Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire. Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell Edit Storyline The vampire Angelus, now known as Angel, has a human s


Which type of bread takes its name from the Italian for 'slipper'?

What is Ciabatta Bread? (with pictures) What is Ciabatta Bread? Last Modified Date: 18 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations Ciabatta bread is an Italian bread which is also popular in other parts of the world, thanks to its versatility and distinct flavor. Around Italy, numerous regions lay claim to the invention of the bread, and slightly different versions of it are baked in different areas. Many bakeries both inside and outside of Italy carry a version of the bread, since it is highly popular. It is also possible to make ciabatta bread at home, although it can be difficult to wade through warring recipes, and only experienced bakers should attempt it, with the aid of a good bread book. There are a number of different ways to make ciabatta bread. The most simple uses a basic yeast and white flour recipe, although it tends to be lacking in complexity. Most bakers use a biga or sourdough starter to make a bread with an open crumb and slightly soured flavor. For cooks who are not familiar with making rustic or artisan breads, attempting ciabatta can be very frustrating, and it may take multiple tries. It is generally considered to be a poor choice of bread for beginners. When made well, this bread has a moist crumb and a crackly, crisp crust. Ad In Italian, ciabatta means “slipper,” leading some people to call the bread “slipper bread.” The name is a reference to the shape, which does sort of resemble a slipper. Ciabatta bread tends to be short, wide, and long, which makes it ideally suited to sandwiches. It is also offered with olive oils and other dips, since the crumb absorbs dips and liquids very well, and it may be toasted when served for this purpose. Dried ciabatta bread can also be turned into excellent croutons . Some bakers add herbs, oil, or olives to their ciabatta bread before baking it, turning out a bread which slightly resembles focaccia , although it has a less dense crumb. Others may make it with milk, producing ciabatta al latte , and a whole wheat version is also available. Panini, the classic grilled Italian sandwiches on hearty breads, are often made with ciabatta. Like many artisan breads, ciabatta bread tastes best when it is fresh. People should try and purchase it freshly baked on the day they intend to use it, although wrapping it in plastic can help it to last longer. However, plastic wrapping will tend to make the bread slightly soggy, which can be an undesirable or unacceptable trade-off. To refresh ciabatta bread which is slightly stale or soggy, it can be sprinkled with water and toasted in an oven immediately before serving. Otherwise, stale ciabbata bread can be allowed to go truly stale and turned into croutons. Ad anon991881 Post 20 Our local Winn-Dixie had the best genuine ciabatta rolls, crackly, crispy crust, firm but airy crumb, heavenly taste and smell when toasted, reasonably priced. Then, some corporate accountant must have found a way to save a few pennies by screwing up ingredients and baking process. Now their ciabattas (and the Tuscan boules) have the texture and the taste of all the usual American sponge bread: stale, tasteless and probably no nutritional value. But I am sure the shareholders like it! anon325162 Post 19 Ciabatta is one of the easiest breads to make as it is essentially a "no knead bread" with a very wet dough. Doubt me, just look up no knead bread, make it and you'll have a wonderful huge crumb-crunchy crust ciabatta loaf with very little effort. anon252902 Very tasty bread. Love it. anon91593 Pronunciation: "cha-bah-Tah". Emphasis on the two T's. Sono Italiano! anon72038 Post 14 Don't buy Ciabatta rolls from Marks & Spencer. They put chilli pepper in it and it burns the mouth! anon60764 Post 13 I have heard several pronunciations of ciabatta. What is the correct one for english speaking people? anon60064 Post 12 The nice crumb as stated before is from a number of things the dough must be quite wet. almost too wet to handle. You need good fresh yeast of the instant (rapid rise) variety. Use all purpose flour as oppos


Who was the Archbishop of York who crowned William theConqueror, King of England?

William "The Conqueror" FitzRobert, I (1024 - 1087) - Genealogy William "The Conqueror" FitzRobert, I French: Guillaume FitzRobert, le Conquérant Also Known As: "William I of England", "William the Conqueror", "Guillaume le Conquérant", "Guillaume le Bâtard", "FitzRobert", "the Duke of Normandy", "William II", "William the Bastard", "William II Duke of Normandy", "William FitzRobert", "William Beauclerc", "William of Normandy", "Gui....." Birthdate: Château de Falaise, Falaise, Basse-Normandie, France Death: in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France Cause of death: Wounds suffered at the siege of Mantes Place of Burial: Caen, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France Immediate Family: Half brother of Earl of Cornwall Robert de Mortagne, Earl of Cornwall ; Jeanne de Conteville ; Rohesia de Conteville ; Muriel De Copello ; Isabella de Conteville and 1 other ; and Odo, Bishop of Bayeux « less Occupation: King of England, Duke of Normandy, The Conqueror of England, Duqye de Normandía, Rey de Inglaterra, William the Conqueror, King Wiliam I of England, William II, Norman Conqueror, Comte de Normandie, fought in the Norman Conquest, King of the English, Kun Managed by: son About William "The Conqueror", King of England Guillaume 'le Conquérant' FitzRobert, Duc de Normandie, Roi d'Angleterre, in English: William the Conqueror, King of England Parents Robert 'le Diable', Duc de Normandie & his mistress Herlève de Falaise Spouse Matilde (Maud) de Flandre Children Robert Curthose (1054–1134), Duke of Normandy, married Sybil of Conversano, daughter of Geoffrey of Conversano. Richard (c. 1055 – c. 1081), Duke of Bernay, killed by a stag in New Forest. Adeliza (or Alice) (c. 1055 – c. 1065), reportedly betrothed to Harold II of England. Cecilia (or Cecily) (c. 1056 – 1126), Abbess of Holy Trinity, Caen. William "Rufus" (c. 1056 – 1100), King of England. Agatha (c. 1064 – 1079), betrothed to Alfonso VI of Castile. Constance (c. 1066 – 1090), married Alan IV Fergent, Duke of Brittany; poisoned, possibly by her own servants. Adela (c. 1067 – 1137), married Stephen, Count of Blois. Henry "Beauclerc" (1068–1135), King of England, married Edith of Scotland, daughter of Malcolm III, King of the Scots. His second wife was Adeliza of Leuven. (Matilda) Despite rumours to the contrary (such as claims that William Peverel was a bastard of William)[21] there is no evidence that he had any illegitimate children.[22] Links and Resources http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/NORMANDY.htm#GuillaumeIIdied1087B http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLAND,%20Kings%201066-1603.htm#WilliamIdied1087 Medieval Lands GUILLAUME de Normandie, illegitimate son of ROBERT II “le Diable” Duke of Normandy & his mistress Herlève --- (Château de Falaise, Normandy [1027/28]-Rouen, Prioré de Saint-Gervais 9 Sep 1087, bur Caen, Abbé de Saint-Etienne). His birth date is estimated from William of Malmesbury, according to whom Guillaume was born of a concubine and was seven years old when his father left for Jerusalem[237], and Orderic Vitalis, who states that he was eight years old at the time[238]. According to Orderic Vitalis, Alain III Duke of Brittany was appointed his guardian during his father's absence in 1035[239]. Deville suggests that Guillaume´s birthdate can be fixed more precisely to [mid-1027], taking into account that his father Robert occupied Falaise immediately after the death of his father Duke Richard II (23 Aug 1026), not wishing to accept the authority of his older brother Duke Richard III, but that Robert´s stay was short as the two brothers were reconciled soon after, it being reasonable to suppose that Robert´s relationship with Guillaume´s mother occurred soon after his arrival at Falaise[240]. He succeeded his father in 1035 as GUILLAUME II Duke of Normandy. After Duke Alan was poisoned, Gilbert Comte d'Eu was appointed guardian but was himself murdered[241]. Duke Guillaume helped Henri I King of France defeat Geoffroy II "Martel" Comte d'Anjou at Mouliherne in [1045/55][242]. Edward "the Confessor" King of England may have acknowledged Guillaume's


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The Counterfeiters by André Gide — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Aug 18, 2016 qwerty rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition Τα 4* για έναν επίλογο ΣΥΓΚΛΟΝΙΣΤΙΚΟ!!!!!! Το τελείωσα με δάκρυα στα μάτια. Είναι αναμφισβήτητα ένα σπουδαίο βίβλίο με πολλά κρυμμένα σοφά μηνύματα περί παιδείας, πατρικών, μητρικών και αδελφικών σχέσεων και φιλίας. Προσωπικά, το βρήκα πολύ ενδιαφέρον στην αρχή, κάπου στη μέση με έκανε να ψιλοβαρεθώ και στο τέλος η αγωνία κορυφώθηκε. Αξίζει, επίσης το γεγονός ότι είναι ενα μυθιστόρημα περί μυθιστορήματος, έμπνευσης και συγγραφέα. Παρακολουθούμε έναν συγγραφέα να εμπνέεται το μυθιστόρημά του από γ Τα 4* για έναν επίλογο ΣΥΓΚΛΟΝΙΣΤΙΚΟ!!!!!! Το τελείωσα με δάκρυα στα μάτια. Είναι αναμφισβήτητα ένα σπουδαίο βίβλίο με πολλά κρυμμένα σοφά μηνύματα περί παιδείας, πατρικών, μητρικών και αδελφικών σχέσεων και φιλίας. Προσωπικά, το βρήκα πολύ ενδιαφέρον στην αρχή, κάπου στη μέση με έκανε να ψιλοβαρεθώ και στο τέλος η αγωνία κορυφώθηκε. Αξίζει, επίσης το γεγονός ότι είναι ενα μυθιστόρημα περί μυθιστορήματος, έμπνευσης και συγγραφέα. Παρακολουθούμε έναν συγγραφέα να εμπνέεται το μυθιστόρημά του από γεγονότα της πραγματικής ζωής του και στην ουσία η ζωή να διαμορφώνει το βιβλίο που γράφει και γίνεται ένα ωραίο μπέρδεμα όπου ένα μυθιστόρημα κρύβεται μέσα στο μυθιστόρημα που διαβάζεις. (κάτι σαν το inception :P ) Πρώτη φορά που διάβασα André Gide και σίγουρα όχι τελευταία! Shelves: classic , novel , fiction , culture , 20th-century , france , pdf Les faux - monnayeurs = The Counterfeiters, André Gide (André Paul Guillaume Gide) عنوان: سکه سازان؛ نویسنده: آندره ژید (آندره پل گیوم ژید؛ حسن فرهمندی؛ تهران، امیرکبیر، 1335؛ در 400 ص، عکس، چاپ سوم 1349؛ ویرایشهای دیگر با مقدمه و حواشی در 667 ص؛ چاپ دیگر: تهران، کتابفروشی زوار، 1359، در 546 ص؛ چاپ پنجم چاپ دیگر: تهران، ماهی، 1386، در 479 ص؛ چاپ دوم ماهی 1388؛ چاپ سوم 1392؛ شابک: 9789649971223؛ سکه سازان از سه بخش شکل گرفته؛ بخش نخست در 232 ص است وقایع این بخش در پاریس و در کوچه های کودکی نویسنده م Les faux - monnayeurs = The Counterfeiters, André Gide (André Paul Guillaume Gide) عنوان: سکه سازان؛ نویسنده: آندره ژید (آندره پل گیوم ژید؛ حسن فرهمندی؛ تهران، امیرکبیر، 1335؛ در 400 ص، عکس، چاپ سوم 1349؛ ویرایشهای دیگر با مقدمه و حواشی در 667 ص؛ چاپ دیگر: تهران، کتابفروشی زوار، 1359، در 546 ص؛ چاپ پنجم چاپ دیگر: تهران، ماهی، 1386، در 479 ص؛ چاپ دوم ماهی 1388؛ چاپ سوم 1392؛ شابک: 9789649971223؛ سکه سازان از سه بخش شکل گرفته؛ بخش نخست در 232 ص است وقایع این بخش در پاریس و در کوچه های کودکی نویسنده میگذرد؛ بخش دوم 76 ص است، در یکی از دهکده های سویس روی میدهد و اتفاق مبافتد. بخش سوم در 236 ص، باز هم در پاریس روی میدهد؛ زمان داستان بیش از پنج ماه نیست؛ از پایان بهار تا پایان پائیز؛ و تاریخ رخداد داستان پیش از جنگ جهانگیر نخست است؛ سکه سازان یک رمان انتقادی ست؛ اشخاص داستان سی و پنج تن هستند از هرگونه آدمی در بین آنها هست؛ برنار مضطرب؛ آرمان منحرف؛ ونسان مردد؛ کشیشان، معلمان، پدران و مادران فرمانبر شیوه های کهن؛ و یک زن استثنایی، شیک پوش، زیبا، ثروتمند و لیدی گریفیث (لیلیان)؛ ایشان به خدا و شیطان به هر دو اعتنا ندارد؛ و موجب نومیدی نویسنده نیز هست. ادوار، هم بازیگر ست هم تماشاگر؛ و هم داستان نویس؛ ... در طول رمان دو داستان ادامه مییابد، یکی واقعی و رئال و دیگری ایده آل و سمبولیک. بدینگونه ژید دوگانی انسان را میبیندو ....؛ ...more Shelves: premio-nobel , french-literature Este libro es literatura sobre literatura. Es metatexto, es anti-novela, es provocación hecha novela. Eduardo es un hombre que escribe una novela y nosotros (los lectores) leemos el borrador de esa novela. Nos encontramos con fragmentos que no le salen y que él dice que no va a publicarlos, nos encontramos con personajes que aparecen y desaparecen como fantasmas (un ejemplo es Vicente, de quien perdemos el rastro en África). El texto tiene estructura de notas del borrador. ¿Por qué André Gide esc Este libro es literatura sobre literatura. Es metatexto, es anti-novela, es provocación hecha novela. Eduardo es un hombre que escribe una novela y nosotros (los lectores) leemos el borrador de esa novela. Nos encontramos con fragmentos que no le salen y que él dice que no va a publicarlos, nos encon


Which famous fictional character was first introduced in the 1887 edition of 'Beeton's Christmas Annual'?

Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887 - the first Sherlock Holmes publication: A Checklist by R. Stock Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887: By Randall Stock , November 24, 2012   Sherlock Holmes first appeared in the 1887 issue of Beeton's Christmas Annual.ï¿½ It is now a rare collectible and considered the most expensive magazine in the world, with a Beeton's 1887 selling for $156,000 at Sotheby's in 2007.ï¿½ This checklist provides a description of the 1887 issue, some historical sale prices, a list of extant copies and their owners, and information on facsimiles.ï¿½ It serves as an annotated guide to additional sources of information on the magazine in general and on specific known copies.   News: 125 Years of Sherlock with Beeton's 1887 Celebrated in Portsmouth   If you know of other copies or have additional information about the ones listed here, please contact me .   Index of Copies:ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Confirmed ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Excluded   Beeton's 1887 Issue Description   Beeton's Christmas Annual was a paperback magazine  published from 1860 (volume 1) through 1898 (volume 39).ï¿½ Each issue also  carried a distinctive title reflecting that season's contents.ï¿½ The 1887  edition, entitled "A Study in Scarlet," was approximately 8.5" x 5.5" and had color pictorial wrappers (cover).ï¿½ It was issued in  November at a price of one shilling and sold out before Christmas.ï¿½ Besides  the adjacent image of an original copy at Occidental College, there are photographs of many other copies online .ï¿½ The magazine  included three works:   "A Study in Scarlet" by A. Conan Doyle, pp. 1 ï¿½  95. "Food for Powder" by R. Andrï¿½, pp. 96 ï¿½ 114. "The Four-Leaved Shamrock" by C. J. Hamilton,  pp. 115 ï¿½ 138.   Pagination: [i-ii] cover;ï¿½ [1-12] ads;ï¿½ [13] Title;ï¿½ [14] ad;ï¿½ [15]  CONTENTS;ï¿½ [16-32] ads; [33] blank;ï¿½ [34] frontispiece;ï¿½ [1]-138 text;  139-168 ads;ï¿½ [iii-iv] back cover.ï¿½     Notes: 1) The inside front cover and back cover contained advertisements.ï¿½ The outer covers were in color. 2) Arabic numerals are used above for simplicity in describing the preliminaries (front matter) but these pages did not show page numbers.ï¿½ 3) The back matter advertisements did show page numbers.ï¿½ 4) This pagination matches the Edgar W. Smith copy (R15) and its associated Baker Street Irregulars facsimile edition .ï¿½ William S. Hall reported copy R20 with eight fewer pages of front-matter advertising before the title page.   Binding Notes: Beeton's Christmas Annual was issued as a paperback-style magazine although of course it did not use the modern paperback binding process.ï¿½ Some collectors had their copy bound.ï¿½ These bound copies typically contain the literary text portion of the magazine, but frequently do not include the original pictorial cover (wrappers), preliminaries or back matter advertising sections.ï¿½ Pages were usually trimmed along the edges as part of the binding process.   Variants: On page 90, line 23 (second paragraph, fourth line): Some copies are lacking the "I" of "I fancy that he suspected..." In his 2011 BSJ article , Constantine Rossakis says copies lacking the "I" are the true first edition, first issue of this magazine.   D. H. Friston (engravings by W.M.R. Quick) for "A Study in Scarlet." R. Andrï¿½ for "Food for Powder." Matt Stretch for "The Four-Leaved Shamrock."   Title page: BEETON'S CHRISTMAS ANNUAL. | TWENTY-EIGHTH SEASON. | [short rule] | A | STUDY IN SCARLET | By A. CONAN DOYLE. | CONTAINING ALSO | Two Original Plays for Home Performance. |ï¿½ I. | "FOOD FOR POWDER." | By R. ANDRï¿½. | II. | "THE FOUR-LEAVED SHAMROCK." | By C. J. HAMILTON. || With Numerous Original Engravings | BY | D. H. FRISTON, R. ANDRï¿½, AND MATT STRETCH || WARD, LOCK AND CO. | LONDON: WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. | NEW YORK: BOND STREET. | [All rights reserved.]   Prices for the Beeton's 1887 Issue   The Antique Trader Vintage Magazines Price Guide describes Beeton's 1887 as "the most expensive magazine in the world."ï¿½ As with any rare collectible, prices vary based on factors such as condition, inscrip


In which city in Texas is the fortress known as 'The Alamo', to be found?

Alamo Treasure | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit History: Professional fortune hunter and historical researcher Frank Buschbacher believes that a fortune in gold remains hidden at the Alamo. According to legend, a treasure remains buried in the shadow of the Alamo's old mission, a secret which dates back to 1836, the year of the famous battle. It's believed that men led by Colonel Jim Bowie led a group of rugged frontiersmen across southern Texas to the Alamo. By some accounts, they were loaded down with a fortune in silver and gold called the "San Saba Treasure," said to be worth millions of dollars. The treasure was intended to finance the Texas revolution for independence from Mexico, but two months later, Bowie and 188 other men with Davy Crockett made a courageous stand at the Alamo against 6,000 well-trained Mexican troops. Not one of the defenders survived to tell the tale, but the legend of the treasure lived on. Along with a team of archaeologists and researchers, Frank excavated the street in front of the Alamo. He first heard about the mysterious treasure at the Alamo during a trip to Mexico, where was introduced to Maria Gomez, a respected museum curator who also had a reputation as a psychic. Bushbacker had never heard of any treasure surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, but she went on to describe the treasure as gold coins, silver and religious artifacts. Some of the treasure had been removed by Mexican soldiers, but that most of it still remained hidden at the Alamo. Maria would later draw him a map placing the treasure at the bottom of an old well. Even though Maria said she had never been to the Alamo, she had indicated the spot where a well was dug just before the siege. Alamo Treasure At the time, the chapel was located in the rear of the fort. The well was in the plaza surrounded by twelve-foot tall stone walls. It was within these walls that the Texans held out for a full thirteen days. Frank believes that in a final desperate act, Jim Bowie ordered that the treasure be hidden at the bottom of the well, but no one survived to retrieve it. Gail Loving-Barnes of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas doesn't believe in the treasure: "The people of the Alamo, I don't think they were guarding a treasure. When your life is on the line, like it was in the Battle with Juno Santiana, I don't think you're thinking about silver or gold bullion. I think you're thinking about your life. And I don't think you would be polluting your water well because you don't know how long your siege is going to be." Despite the controversy, Frank was determined to prove his point. He obtained permission to survey the area with ground penetrating radar, yielding some intriguing results. To their trained eyes, the radar display showed several irregularities beneath the surface. The largest was believed to be the site of the well and in the exact location where Maria Gomez predicted the treasure would be found. "It kind of brought all my research to fruition at that point, because I knew that with the map, her story, and then plugging it in to Texas history that I was on a hot trail and any dissention that I had within my own mind about whether I should follow this any further was gone." Frank adds. "The anomalies could be caused by many things." Gail counters. "I think it could be debris, equipment left by the Texans... I think it could be something several years later that was deposited there. As time marches on, dust and dirt accumulate and cover very gradually so that could be part of what they're picking up out there." Frank believes that this treasure is located beneath the road in front of the chapel, but to many native Texans, his theory doesn't hold up. Project Director Thomas Guderjanhe of the Archaeology Department at St. Mary's University agreed to oversee the project in case anything that turned up had any historical value. It took Frank three and a half years to acquire the necessary permits and financing to excavate the site. A 15 x 15 foot area was excavated above the well. A work crew need


Which famousfictional character was first introduced in a December 1927 edition of 'The Royal Magazine'?

Jane Marple | Agatha Christie Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Miss Jane Marple is an elderly lady who lives in the little English village of St. Mary Mead. She looks like an ordinary old lady, dressed neatly in tweed and is frequently seen knitting or pulling weeds in her garden. Miss Marple sometimes comes across as confused or "fluffy", but when it comes to solving mysteries, she has a sharp logical mind, and an almost unmatched understanding of human nature with all its weaknesses, strengths, quirks and foibles. In the detective story tradition, she often embarrasses the local "professional" police by solving mysteries that have them stumped. The name Miss Marple was derived from the name of the railway station in Marple, on the Manchester to Sheffield Hope Valley line, at which Agatha Christie was once delayed long enough to have actually noticed the sign. The character of Jane Marple in the first Miss Marple book, The Murder at the Vicarage , is markedly different from how she appears in later books. This early version of Miss Marple is a gleeful gossip and not an especially nice woman. The citizens of St. Mary Mead like her but are often tired by her nosy nature and how she seems to expect the worst of everyone. In later books she becomes more modern and a kinder person. Miss Marple never married and has no close living relatives. Vicarage introduced Miss Marple's nephew, the "well-known author" Raymond West . His wife Joan (initially called Joyce), a modern artist, was introduced in 1933 in The Thirteen Problems. Raymond tends to be overconfident in himself and underestimates Miss Marple's mental powers. In her later years, Miss Marple has a live-in companion named Cherry Baker , who was first introduced in The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side. Miss Marple is able to solve difficult crimes not only because of her shrewd intelligence, but because St. Mary Mead, over her lifetime, has given her seemingly infinite examples of the negative side of human nature. No crime can arise without reminding Miss Marple of some parallel incident in the history of her time. Miss Marple's acquaintances are sometimes bored by her frequent analogies to people and events from St. Mary Mead, but these analogies often lead Miss Marple to a deeper realization about the true nature of a crime. Miss Marple also had a remarkably thorough education, including some art courses that involved study of human anatomy through the study of human cadavers. Although she looks like a sweet, frail old woman, Miss Marple is not afraid of dead bodies and is not easily intimidated. She also has a remarkable ability to latch onto a casual comment and connect it to the case at hand. This education, history, and experience are hinted at in the Margaret Rutherford films, in which Miss Marple mentions her awards at marksmanship and fencing (although these hints are played for comedic value). Christie wrote a concluding novel to her Marple series, Sleeping Murder , in 1940. She locked it away in a bank vault so it would be safe should she be killed in The Blitz. The novel was not published until shortly after Christie's death in 1976, some thirty-six years after it was originally written. While Miss Marple is described as 'an old lady' in many of the stories, her age is never mentioned. Excluding "Sleeping Murder", forty-one years passed between the first and last-written novels, and many characters grow and age. An example would be the Vicar's son. At the end of The Murder at the Vicarage, the Vicar's wife is pregnant. In The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side, it is mentioned that the son is now grown, successful and has a career. The effects of aging are seen on Miss Marple, such as needing vacation after illness in A Caribbean Mystery or finding she can no longer knit due to poor eyesight in The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side. Novels featuring Miss Marple Edit Although popular from her first appearance in 1930, Jane Marple had to wait thirty-two years for her first big-screen appearance. When she made it, the results were found disappointing to Christi


In which Europeancity would you find the giant monument called 'The Atomium'?

· July 22, 2016 · We launched a brand new special 360 panorama today! In november 1939, the belgian army built an ambush line for the allies of 60 kilometers, from Waver over Halle to Ninove . They deployed 600 workers for this defense line in the bare cold winter. The meaning was stopping the German army in World War 2. In Halle there are 4 WW2-bunkers left and from the rooftop of this one, you have a clear view over the skyline of Stad Brussel . Also the Norkring tower of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw is... very close visible. In the near future, this bunker will be transformed into a home for bats with the help of Natuurpunt View the high resolution version with clickthrough hotspots to the other rooftops of Brussels and VR mode for Google Cardboard here: http://brusselsfromabove.be/#s=pano19882


Which village on the Wirral Penisula was built in 1888 to house workers at the Lever Brothers factory?

Port Sunlight Village, England - The Fabulous Times- Lifestyle BlogThe Fabulous Times- Lifestyle Blog Port Sunlight Village, England Published April 12, 2015 | By Christine Port Sunlight is a model village suburb on the Wirral Peninsula near Cheshire. We spent a day exploring the picturesque village and taking in some culture at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Port Sunlight was built in 1888 by the Lever Brothers to house the workers of their thriving soap factory, some of you may be familiar with Sunlight Soap? Port Sunlight contains an incredible 900 Grade II listed buildings, walking around it’s like walking into a classic English period drama.  Port Sunlight is perfectly maintained with razor sharp manicured lawns, two bowling greens, fabulous flowerbeds and lots of green communal space for the residents to enjoy such a pretty village. William Lever personally supervised the planning of the village, including allotments, a cottage hospital, the Lady Lever Art Gallery, schools, concert hall, an open air swimming pool, church and temperance hotel as well as 800 houses were built to house 3,500 residents.  Lever championed education and entertainment among his workforce and encouraged recreational organisations that promoted art, science, literature and music. Walking around it’s impressive to see such a unique array of properties that sit together so beautifully. Each block of houses was designed by a different architect. The back of the houses cannot be seen from the road and each house is unique in terms of architectural features, so different to the identikit Victorian workers terraces in Yorkshire and Lancashire! Opened by Princess Beatrice in 1922 The Lady Lever Art Gallery was designed to house Lever’s art collection. Today the art gallery has a brilliant selection from the traditional collection right through to the modern-day pieces including furniture, paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Walking up to the huge art gallery it reminded me of some of the buildings in Washington, America with the large columns and grand scale. Following our jaunt around the Lady Lever Art Gallery we headed to the only pub in the village and enjoyed the sunshine. Walking around the village I couldn’t help but feel like I was featuring in an episode of Mid Sommer Murders and half expected to bump in to Detective Inspector Barnaby. If you’re a history lover looking for a fascinating step back in time I’d recommend a day out in Port Sunlight, if you’re into art then the Lady Lever Gallery is well worth a visit too. Happy travels


Which King of England was imprisoned by the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry VI, and held for a ransom of 150,000 marks?

King Richard's Return, Imprisonment and Ransom - Angus DonaldAngus Donald RSS King Richard’s Return, Imprisonment and Ransom Richard the Lionheart left the Holy Land in the second week of October 1192. The Third Crusade had been only a partial success and, after three years of fighting the Saracens, the Christian warriors were exhausted and their numbers much depleted by disease, desertion and death in battle. Richard finally agreed a three-year truce with Saladin, the great Muslim general, under which the Christians were to keep a thin strip of land on the Mediterranean coast and several important strongholds, and pilgrims were to be allowed to visit Jerusalem unmolested. This face-saving temporary agreement allowed King Richard to make plans for his return home, something that he badly needed to do. In his absence, King Philip Augustus of France had been encroaching on his lands in Normandy, and his ambitious younger brother Prince John had been steadily increasing his power in England, illegally taking and garrisoning castles with his own men and constantly undermining the authority of the officials put in place by King Richard to govern the country in his absence. King Richard fully intended to return to the Holy Land, once he had settled matters in Europe and seen off the threat to his throne from his brother, but events were to conspire against him. Unfortunately, the Lionheart’s forthright character meant that he had made many powerful enemies during the course of the Crusade. He had fallen out with Philip of France, a close boyhood friend, and had insulted Duke Leopold of Austria, the leader of the German contingent of the crusaders. He had even alienated Henry VI, the Holy Roman Emperor, by supporting King Tancred of Sicily against him. The Emperor controlled most of Germany and much of the Italian peninsula, southern Spain was in Muslim hands, corsairs infested the North African coast, and France was barred to him by King Philip – so Richard knew that he would have a problem getting home by land. Furthermore, the naval technology of the day did not allow ships to overcome the powerful currents flowing through the straits of Gibraltar and pass westward into the Atlantic, thus preventing Richard from taking the long way back to England by sea. The whole story of Richard’s return is not entirely clear; the facts are fragmentary, and sometimes seem contradictory, but most scholars agree that Richard decided to attempt a clandestine eastern land route homeward. After sending his wife Berengaria by fast ship to Rome where she would be protected by the Pope, he made a feint westward towards Sicily, then doubled back, entered the Adriatic and sailed north. It was the end of the shipping season, the weather was stormy, and after a couple of stops Richard ultimately landed on the northern Adriatic coast at Aquileia, near Trieste in north-eastern Italy – although some scholars suggest that this landing wasn’t planned and he was shipwrecked there after bad weather. Either way that’s where the King found himself, on or about the 10th December 1192, ashore, with only a few companions, and hundreds of miles from friendly lands. Disguised as a Templar knight, or possibly as a merchant, Richard headed north into the heart of Europe, making for safe territory controlled by his brother-in-law Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony. However, after an icy, gruelling, dangerous journey on poor roads, the King was apprehended by Duke Leopold of Austria’s men. It was only a few days before Christmas, the weather was awful and the King was apparently sheltering in a ‘disreputable house’ or brothel in the outskirts of Vienna. Some stories suggest that it was his aristocratic habit of demanding roast chicken for dinner, rather than humbler fare, that led to his discovery; other tales say that it was his companions’ practice of calling him ‘Sire’ that somehow gave away his royal identity. Duke Leopold must have been delighted to have his great enemy the King of England in his clutches, and he promptly locked up Richard in Durnstein Castle, a stro


Andros, Naxos, and Syros all belong to which Greek island group?

Best Beaches in Cyclades islands - Greeka.com Tweet List with the best 10 beaches in Cyclades In any case, all Cyclades beaches have its own special charm. Either organized like the beaches of Mykonos and Paros, or secluded like the fantastic beaches in Amorgos and Folegandros, they provide fantastic location for relaxing and enjoying the Greek sun. Discover the best beaches in Cyclades: Super Paradise in Mykonos, Plaka in Naxos, Kolymbithres in Paros, Tsigrado in Milos, and more. 1. Super Paradise beach in Mykonos island Super Paradise beach in Mykonos island is among the most beautiful beaches in Cyclades and generally in Greece. This is a large bay on the south eastern side of Mykonos. One side is organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, taverns and watersports, and this is the most popular part of the beach. There is also a more secluded side with fewer tourists. The soft golden sand and the crystal water makes Super Paradise among the most fantastic beaches in Cyclades islands. Super Paradise beach 2. Plaka beach in Naxos island Plaka beach in Naxos island is among the largest beaches in Cyclades. With soft white sand and exotic waters, it attracts many visitors but it never gets packed due to its large size. Some parts of Plaka beach are organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, taverns and watersports, but the largest part of the beach is not organized and ideal for total relaxation and privacy. Plaka beach 3. Tsigrado beach in Milos island Located on the southern side of Milos island , Tsigrado beach is difficult to reach but totally worth the effort. The soft white sand and the amazing water of Tsigrado make a fantastic place to swim. This beach is totally unorganized and visitors should take their own supplies with them. In order to reach this stunning place, people have to get down to the beach through a short cliff. Tsigrado beach 4. Mylopotas beach in Ios island Located in close distance to the port and main capital of Ios , Mylopotas is the most popular beach on the island. Due to the many watersports centres and the beach bars that line up the sandy coast, Mylopotas is a great place for young visitors. Many beach parties are organized in summer nights, creating a cheerful atmosphere. The soft golden sand and the crystal waters of Mylopotas attract many tourists. Mylopotas beach 5. Elia beach in Mykonos island Elia is among the largest beaches of Mykonos island. Located on the south eastern side of Mykonos, this is the last stop of the boats that depart from Mykonos Town and go to the southern beaches of the island. Elia is organized with many umbrellas, sunbeds, restaurants and bars but it is more quiet than other Mykonos beaches. It distinguishes for the fantastic water and the soft sand. Elia beach 6. Kolymbithres beach in Paros island Kolymbithres beach in Paros island is located right opposite the bay of Naoussa, on the northern side of the island. This is not actually a large beach but small coves with soft sand and crystal waters. The most impressive thing about Kolymbithres are the white rocks that separate the coves and which are frequently used for sunbathing. This place can be reached by bus or boat from the port of Naoussa. Kolymbithres beach 7. Red beach in Santorini island Red beach is the most famous beach in Santorini island . Although the seabed can be pretty unconvenient due to the pebbles, it offers an impressive landscape with red cliffs and evident volcanic background. Red beach gets very popular, especially in high season. Part of the beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas. Next to the Red beach is the White beach, with white cliffs and nudism-friendly. Red beach 8. Agia Anna beach in Amorgos island Agia Anna beach is among the most beautiful spots of Amorgos island . It became famous since scemes from the movie The Big Blue were shot there. This is a small pebbled bay with fantastic waters and can be reached by climbing down a hiking path from the Monastery of Hozoviotissa, the most important landmark of Amorgos. The beach of Agia Anna and other pebbled bays around are secluded


In which 1978 horror movie does the killer wear a William Shatner mask that has been painted white?

Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2017 Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2017 By  Shrey Sankalp Look, there's something about Halloween that brings out the scary element in people. Yes, admittedly that scary element has been getting lost over the years as Halloween becomes more of a miniature Comic Con with all the superhero costumes on display, but Halloween is still traditionally associated with horror. You think Halloween, and you immediately think of trick or treating, people with their elaborate decorations  and over the top grisly costumes designed to put the fear of God into you. We at Wonder Costumes cherish that version of Halloween dearly, so as we were brainstorming for the best of 2017's Halloween costumes , we figured why not take a look at scary costumes with the lens of cinema? Over the last few years, there have been some tremendous horror movies (and the odd TV show) featuring some truly terrifying characters which kept us up for weeks, and we just decided that we'll list out some of those costumes for you, so you can get an early start on your scary costumes for 2017! Ready? Here we go. 1. 25th Anniversary Ghost Face Boys Costume Ah, decades gone and it still scares us every time. It's impossible for you to not have heard of Scream. It's impossible. Written by Ken Williamson and directed by horror legend Wes Craven, 1996's Scream is the poster child of slasher films - with its innovative and satirical script, wonderful score and scarily suspenseful direction, it's no wonder Scream managed to be a cult classic. But that's just one of the reasons. Of course, Scream wouldn't have been half the film it is without Ghostface, the killer terrorizing the town of Woodsboro. As terrifying as the character and his acts might be, the real selling point is the Ghostface costume, which was influenced by the painting The Scream, and features a similar design for the Ghostface mask. The costume is one of the best in the sense it's been used to establish an atmosphere of dread and fright, and as such remains one of the scariest and best costumes you can buy. The MTV series has a similar design with subtle differences here and there, but they've got nothing on the original costume. 2. Frankenstein Costume As far as reanimated creatures go, Frank's as handsome as they come. Yes, it's true that Frankenstein is a literary character, but he's been adapted for the screen so many times that he's practically a product of the silver screen! An adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, every screen iteration of the story deals with how Victor Frankenstein creates life using a vague mix of alchemy and good old fashioned chemistry, with the result being an eight foot tall grotesque monster with a surprising emotional depth. This monster - retroactively dubbed Frankesntein - tries to fit into human society, but after being ostracized, seeks revenge upon his creator. This relatability and emotional depth made the character such a fan favorite, and when he was adapted for the screen and stage, his monster aspect was played up via costumes and makeup, resulting in a truly terrifying creature. Frankenstein may firmly be a classic, but his is the most ubiquitous monster costume for a reason - it just works. Pick up a Frankenstein costume this Halloween and show that the classics have enough life left in them! 3. Freddy Krueger Costume Hoo boy, that's not a face you're forgetting anytime soon. Another one of the late Wes Cravens' creations, Freddy Krueger first appeared in 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street and since then has never let go of childrens' nightmares. A burnt serial killer with a razor glove on one hand, Freddy can manifest himself in people's dreams, and as he kills them in the dream world, they die in the real world too. What makes him scary (apart from his costume and general demeanor, of course) is the fact that he's near invincible in the dream world! Freddy's terrifying appearance and dastardly acts consistently rank him high on multiple villain lists, and his costume, comprised of a striped sweater and fedora alongside the trade


In which novel by George du Maurier does the character

Trilby: A Novel by George Du Maurier (eBook) - Lulu Preview Price: $3.99 Trilby is a novel by George du Maurier and one of the most popular novels of its time, perhaps the second best selling novel of the Fin de siècle after Bram Stoker's Dracula. Published serially in Harper's Monthly in 1894, it was published in book form in 1895 and sold 200,000 copies in the United States alone Trilby is set in the 1850s in an idyllic bohemian Paris. Though it features the stories of two English artists and a Scottish artist, one of the most memorable characters is Svengali a Jewish rogue, masterful musician and hypnotist. Trilby O'Ferrall, the novel's heroine, is a half-Irish girl working in Paris as an artists' model and laundress; all the men in the novel are in love with her. The relationship between Trilby and Svengali forms only a small portion of the novel, which is mainly an evocation of a milieu but it is a crucial one. Available in PDF Format Signature * Signature is required. (Your digital signature is as legally binding as a physical signature. If you use a digital signature, your signature must exactly match the First and Last names that you specified earlier in this form) This form does not constitute legal advice and nothing that you read or are provided on this web site should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel. I wish to be contacted with the results of the investigation. * required field Submit Lulu abides by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), which governs how we are to treat claims of copyright infringement. If someone believes in good faith that a Lulu Account Holder has infringed their copyright, they can request that we take down the infringing material by filing a DMCA Notice. To file a DMCA Notice with Lulu, click on the button "Continue". We reserve the right to ignore a Notice that is not in compliance with the DMCA. When a clear and valid Notice is received pursuant to the guidelines, we will respond by either taking down the allegedly infringing content or blocking access to it, and we may also contact you for more information. If you are not the copyright holder or its agent and if the content is clearly infringing the copyright of a well-known work, please select "Infringes a well-known work" from the dropdown menu. Continue Your notification has been sent Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed. Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation. OK We were unable to complete your request. We were unable to complete your request. OK


Which Channel 4 sit-com is set in the offices of 'Reynholm Industries', a fictitious British corporation in central London?

Watch British Comedy TV Shows, Series Online | SideReel The IT Crowd Status: Concluded The IT Crowd is a BAFTA-nominated British sitcom written by Irish director Graham Linehan and produced by Ash Atalla for Channel 4. Currently, one series of six episodes has been produced and a second series of six episodes. The IT Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictitious British corporation in central London. It focuses on the shenanigans of the three-strong IT support team located in a dingy, untidy and unkempt basement - a stark contrast to the shining modern architecture and stunning London views enjoyed by the rest of the organisation. The Inbetweeners Status: Concluded The Inbetweeners is a British comedy series about a group of teenagers struggling at sixth form school, currently shown on E4 in the UK. The series follows Will (Simon Bird), who left a private school to go to Rudge Park Comprehensive (set in Borehamwood) due to his recently divorced mother's financial troubles.[1] It gets its name, The Inbetweeners, from a social class of teenagers - people who are not cool enough to be popular and not geeky enough to be a nerd, therefore leaving a group of people inbetween, known as The Inbetweeners.


In which country did the 'Boxer Rebellion' occur?

Boxer Rebellion - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Boxer Rebellion: Background By the end of the 19th century, the Western powers and Japan had forced China’s ruling Qing dynasty to accept wide foreign control over the country’s economic affairs. In the Opium Wars (1839-42, 1856-60), popular rebellions and the Sino-Japanese War (1894-95), China had fought to resist the foreigners, but it lacked a modernized military and suffered millions of casualties. Did You Know? America returned the money it received from China after the Boxer Rebellion, on the condition it be used to fund the creation of a university in Beijing. Other nations involved later remitted their shares of the Boxer indemnity as well. By the late 1890s, a Chinese secret group, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (“I-ho-ch’uan” or “Yihequan”), had begun carrying out regular attacks on foreigners and Chinese Christians. (The rebels performed calisthenics rituals and martial arts that they believed would give them the ability to withstand bullets and other forms of attack. Westerners referred to these rituals as shadow boxing, leading to the Boxers nickname.) Although the Boxers came from various parts of society, many were peasants, particularly from Shandong province, which had been struck by natural disasters such as famine and flooding. In the 1890s, China had given territorial and commercial concessions in this area to several European nations, and the Boxers blamed their poor standard of living on foreigners who were colonizing their country. Boxer Rebellion: 1900 In 1900, the Boxer movement spread to the Beijing area, where the Boxers killed Chinese Christians and Christian missionaries and destroyed churches and railroad stations and other property. On June 20, 1900, the Boxers began a siege of Beijing’s foreign legation district (where the official quarters of foreign diplomats were located.) The following day, Qing Empress Dowager Tzu’u Hzi (or Cixi, 1835-1908) declared a war on all foreign nations with diplomatic ties in China. As the Western powers and Japan organized a multinational force to crush the rebellion, the siege stretched into weeks, and the diplomats, their families and guards suffered through hunger and degrading conditions as they fought to keep the Boxers at bay. By some estimates, several hundred foreigners and several thousand Chinese Christians were killed during this time. On August 14, after fighting its way through northern China, an international force of approximately 20,000 troops from eight nations (Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) arrived to take Beijing and rescue the foreigners and Chinese Christians. Boxer Rebellion: Aftermath The Boxer Rebellion formally ended with the signing of the Boxer Protocol on September 7, 1901. By terms of the agreement, forts protecting Beijing were to be destroyed, Boxer and Chinese government officials involved in the uprising were to be punished, foreign legations were permitted to station troops in Beijing for their defense, China was prohibited from importing arms for two years and it agreed to pay more than $330 million in reparations to the foreign nations involved. The Qing dynasty, established in 1644, was weakened by the Boxer Rebellion. Following an uprising in 1911, the dynasty came to an end and China became a republic in 1912. Tags


Dance at Le Moulin de la Gazette and Umberellas are famous works by which painter?

Dance at le Moulin de la Galette | artble.com Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Date of Creation: Bal du moulin de la Galette Height (cm): Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Story / Theme Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Pierre-Auguste Renoir Dance at le Moulin de la Galette is also known as Bal du moulin de la Galette and it is hailed as one of Renoir's most important works of the mid 1870s. The Moulin de la Galette was an open-air dancehall and café that was frequented by many artists living in Paris. Renoir attended Sunday afternoon dances and enjoyed watching the happy couples. For him, it provided the perfect setting for a painting. Most of the figures featured in Dance at le Moulin de la Galette were Renoir's friends, but he also used a few professional models. Thus, it can be said that the scene he depicts is not a realistic representation of the Moulin's clientele, but rather an organized set of portraits. This painting was first shown at the Impressionist exhibition of 1877 and demonstrated the original technique developed by Renoir. This canvas shows Renoir's friends, Frank Lamy, Norbert Goeneutte, and Georges Rivière gathered around the central table. Rivière, a writer who knew Renoir well at this time, wrote a review of Dance at le Moulin de la Galette in the journal L'Iimpressionniste which accompanied its exhibition. The writer referred to Dance at le Moulin de la Galette as a "page of history, a precious and strictly accurate portrayal of Parisian life. " Yet, others were not so kind. Many contemporary critics regarded this canvas as merely a blurred impression of the scene. Known for his pleasant paintings, Dance at le Moulin de la Galette is regarded as one of the happiest compositions in Renoir's oeuvre. Today, it is on display at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris and is one the most celebrated works in the history of Impressionism. Charenton Renoir quote: " Shall I tell you what I think are the two qualities of a work of art? First, it must be indescribable, and second, it must be inimitable." Renoir was an artist famed for creating joyful paintings that were essentially snapshots of real life, and captured the true spirit of particular scenes. Dance at le Moulin de la Galette was a great example of this. Dance scenes were among Renoirs favorites as they were full of people enjoying themselves. The Moulin de la Galette was one café that the Renoir frequented as it was close to his home and it provided a great theme for his work. Much of Renoirs early work was inspired by his peers and other artists. In 1869 Renoir worked very closely with Monet and both were focused on painting light and water. It was during this time that they developed the technique that became central to Impressionism. They discovered that shadows are not brown or black but are colored by the objects around them, and that the 'local color' of objects is modified by the light and reflections of surrounding objects. At this time, the styles of Renoir and Monet were almost identical but in the 1870s they explored their own methods and worked alone more frequently. As well as similarities to Monets works, Dance at le Moulin de la Galette shows influences from a range of other artists. In his early career Renoir was greatly inspired by the artistry of Eugene Delacroix, a fellow French man whose work typified 19th-century romanticism. Renoir and the other impressionists were also greatly influenced by Delacroixs technique, which saw him use contrasting colors with small brushstrokes to produce a very vivid effect. Dance at le Moulin de la Galette also emulates the luminosity of Camille Corot. Corot was a key figure in landscape painting and his works referenced Neo-classicalism as well as anticipating the plein-air modernism of Impressionism. Additionally, Renoir admired the realism of Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet . He was also a great admirer of Degas perception of movement. Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Analysis Dance at le Moulin de la Galette Pierre-Auguste Renoir Dance a


Which Scotch whisky is named after the man who started to sell it in his grocer's shop in Ayreshire in 1820?

Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) 365A Packet Scotch Whisky It is a matter of conjecture as to who were the first to distill whisky, the Scots or the Irish; both claim the honor. The Scots may however, have been the first to practice aging, and it was their discovery and use of blending spirits that transformed Scotch whisky from a somewhat earthy, highly distinctive product to the lighter product known today as blended Scotch whisky, or more simply, Scotch whisky. The British description of Scotch does not offer many clues as to why it is the distinctive and highly regarded product it is - "Spirits described as Scotch Whisky shall not be deemed to correspond to that description unless they have been obtained by distillation in Scotland from a mash of cereal grain saccharified by the diastase of malt and have been matured in warehouse in cask for a period of at least three years." Neither does the U.S. Standard of Identity which requires only that it be a distinctive product of Scotland, manufactured in Scotland in compliance with the laws of Great Britain regulating the manufacture of Scotch whisky for consumption in Great Britain and containing no distilled spirits less than three years old. In addition, if it is a mixture of whiskies, it must be labeled blended Scotch whisky or Scotch whisky - a blend. Blended Scotch is unique because its processing is quite different from the whiskies we have described. To begin with, it is a blend of two types of whisky; one type is made entirely from malted barley, the other from mixtures of grain similar to American and Canadian whiskies. With Scotch, it is the malt whiskies which provide its distinctive characteristics and an understanding of how the malts are produced is necessary to fully appreciate Scotch whisky. History of Scotch Distillation When, exactly, distilling first reached Scotland is uncertain. It is known that the Ancient Celts practiced the art and called their high-proof liquid "uisge beatha" - the water of life. They used this spirit in clan rituals, before and after battles, and to aid the tired and revive falling spirits. Initially lauded for its medicinal qualities, whisky eventually became part of everyday life. The first recorded mention of the distillation industry dates back to 1494 when a Scottish tax document noted the "delivery of eight bolls [approx. 1� tons] of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aquavitae..." Initially, distillation was an alternate activity for farmers. They grew barley and during the winter months it was a profitable and useful activity to distill the barley into a spirit. Many farmers were also distillers and many of the present distilleries were once working farms. The increasing popularity of whisky eventually attracted the attention of the Scottish Parliament who sensed an opportunity to generate revenue. In 1707, after The Act of Union with England, newly instituted taxation on malt and whisky drove most of the distillers underground. Smuggling became standard practice for some 130 years; without any apparent disrepute. The result was that, by 1777, there were only eight licensed distilleries in the City of Edinburgh while nearly 400 unregistered stills were producing half again as much whisky. By the 1820's more than half the whisky consumed in Scotland was produced in illicit stills even though the government was confiscating up to 14,000 illegal stills each year. Finally the government realized that it was fighting a senseless battle and in 1823 set reasonable licensing and production fees per gallon of spirit distilled. This made legal distillation profitable and smuggling died out almost completely. Thus, the earliest founding date given for any of the distilleries is 1824 because that is when the government began taxing spirits and issued distilling licenses. Glenlivet was the first to obtain one and they, consequently, date from 1824. However, distilling had been going on there for many years prior to that. There were two significant occurrences in the last century which helped advance the S


In which country did the 'Mau Mau Uprising' occur?

Mau Mau Uprising - definition of Mau Mau Uprising by The Free Dictionary Mau Mau Uprising - definition of Mau Mau Uprising by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mau+Mau+Uprising Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Mau Mau (ˈmaʊ ˌmaʊ) n, pl Mau Maus or Mau Mau 1. (Historical Terms) a secret political society consisting chiefly of Kikuyu tribesmen that was founded in 1952 to drive European settlers from Kenya by acts of terrorism 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a secret political society consisting chiefly of Kikuyu tribesmen that was founded in 1952 to drive European settlers from Kenya by acts of terrorism 3. slang E African a Ugandan motorcycle policeman who directs traffic Mau Mau A Kenyan black militant and terrorist movement 1952–60.


The Dance Class and Absinthe are famous works by which painter?

Edgar Degas - The complete works Self portrait Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917), born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (pronounced [ilɛʀ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡɑʀ dœˈɡɑ]), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. A superb draughtsman, he is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half his works depict dancers. These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are considered to be among the finest in the history of art. Early in his career, his ambition was to be a history painter, a calling for which he was well prepared by his rigorous academic training and close study of classic art. In his early thirties he changed course, and by bringing the traditional methods of a history painter to bear on contemporary subject matter, he became a classical painter of modern life.


Which automotive engineer designed the Volkswagen 'Beetle'?

Volkswagen | automobile | Britannica.com Volkswagen THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Title: KDF-Wagen 1968 Volkswagen Beetle The idea of an inexpensive Volkswagen, or “Peoples’ Car,” was given by Adolf Hitler to Ferdinand Porsche in 1933. In 1936 Porsche produced the first prototypes of what would later be known as the Beetle and would eventually become the world’s best-selling automobile. In later decades, Beetles were often customized by their owners, such as this vehicle from Germany painted with flowers, trees, and butterflies. Todd Gipstein/Corbis Flower-covered Volkswagen Beetle at the Montreal Botanical Garden. GarrettRock Camshaft in a Volkswagon engine. Andreas Frank Carburetor from a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle. Willdre Newsreel from the 1950s describing postwar economic recovery in West Germany and providing a British perspective on the prospect of European free trade. Stock footage courtesy The WPA Film Library Learn about this topic in these articles:   in automotive industry: Europe after World War II The post-World War II revival of the German automobile industry from almost total destruction was a spectacular feat, with most emphasis centring on the Volkswagen. At the end of the war the Volkswagen factory and the city of Wolfsburg were in ruins. Restored to production, in a little more than a decade the plant was producing one-half of West Germany’s motor vehicles and had established a... in automobile: European postwar designs ...of short domestic supply, made them attractive, and the importation of European-made models into the United States increased rapidly. At first, most of these were British, but by the mid-1950s the Volkswagen, originally envisioned by Adolf Hitler as a “people’s car” for Germany, had a firm grip on the American market, accounting for half the import sales. in Volkswagen AG Volkswagen production expanded rapidly in the 1950s. The company introduced the Transporter van in 1950 and the Karmann Ghia coupe in 1955. Sales abroad were generally strong in most countries of export, but, because of the car’s small size, unusual rounded appearance, and historical connection to Nazi Germany, sales in the United States were initially sluggish. The car began to gain acceptance... in automobile: Japanese cars ...in 1955, but both firms began exporting to the United States in 1958. The first such car to sell in any quantity was the Toyota Corona, introduced in 1967. While $100 more expensive than the Volkswagen Beetle, it was slightly larger, better-appointed, and offered an optional automatic transmission.


'Dr. Robotnik' and 'Knuckles the Echidna' are characters in which video game series?

Knuckles the Echidna | Fictional Characters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Concept and creation During conception of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , the development team wanted to create a new rival for Sonic. [1] The final design of Knuckles was the result of dozens of possible designs inspired by numerous different animals. [1] [2] The emphasis of the character was to break walls. [3] Ever since the character appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, he has been thought of as an "intimidator" because of his powerful abilities. The character was given a headlining role in the next game, Sonic & Knuckles, [4] where fans had the opportunity to play as Knuckles for the very first time. History Knuckles was born and lives on Angel Island, which hovers in the sky due to the power of the Master Emerald . His duty is to guard the Master Emerald, and he is the last surviving member of the Echidna people who once inhabited the island. In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , Knuckles thought Sonic was attempting to steal the Master Emerald, and that the mad scientist, Doctor Eggman, was trying to protect it. However, Dr. Eggman had lied to Knuckles, and was planning to use the Emerald to repair his space station, the Death Egg. In Sonic & Knuckles , in the Hidden Palace Zone, Eggman's betrayal was revealed when the doctor stole the Master Emerald with a modified Egg-O-Matic and attacked Knuckles. Since then, Knuckles has repeatedly joined Sonic and Tails throughout their many adventures to help stop Dr. Eggman . He also can be played in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when that game is plugged into the Sonic & Knuckles lock-on cartridge. Aside from appearances in the main Sonic series, Knuckles featured prominently in Knuckles' Chaotix , a relatively unknown spin-off title developed for Sega 32X . The game also introduced Team Chaotix , a group of detectives. In Sonic Adventure , the Master Emerald shatters when Dr. Eggman frees Chaos and Tikal's spirit from within it, causing Angel Island to fall. Knuckles' goal is to reassemble the Master Emerald from its shards. These levels are large, explorable areas in which players must hunt various Action Stages for three shards per stage. In Sonic Adventure 2 , Knuckles the Echidna is guarding the Master Emerald when Rouge the Bat attempts to steal it. In the middle of their argument, Dr. Eggman snatches the emerald. Knuckles then shatters it in order to prevent Dr. Eggman from using its power. Knuckles then sets off to find the pieces and restore the Master Emerald before Rouge the Bat . The gameplay is similar to the first Adventure title. In other Sonic titles, he has been seen away from the Master Emerald at times, such as in Sonic Heroes , where Knuckles joins forces with Sonic and Tails, becoming the power member of Team Sonic. Knuckles has appeared either as a playable character or in a supporting role in almost all Sonic titles, although not always with a particularly major role in the storyline. He did, however, have an important part to play in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood ; a portion of the game's story centers around Knuckles being kidnapped by the Nocturnus Clan, as well as the story making connections to both his clan and the Nocturne. He makes a cameo appearance in Sega Superstars Tennis in the Green Hill court, and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (in the unlockable Green Hill Zone stage where he, Tails, and Silver run/fly through the shuttle loop in the background). Knuckles was confirmed to appear in the game Sonic Unleashed . However, he never made it to the final version. [5] He is also a playable character in the Wii game Sonic & the Black Knight ; portrayed as Sir Gawain of the Knights of the Round Table , where he brandishes two swords. He also appears in Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing . He rides a red quad bike and his All-Star move is using the power of the Master Emerald to beat his opponents. [6] He's also appeared in the DS version in Sonic Colors . [7] Comics Sonic the Comic In Sonic the Comic, Knuckles is depicted as (at first) being the last of his kind, and bears the burden of guarding