In 1620 the rich merchant Sir Richard Robartes acquired the estate and began building Lanhydrock House, designed to a four-sided layout around a central courtyard. Robartes died in 1624 but work on the building was continued by his son John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor. During the 18th century the east wing of the house was demolished leaving the U-shaped plan seen today. In 1881 a major fire destroyed the south wing and caused much damage to the central section. Of the main house only the north wing, with its 29 metre Long Gallery, and the front porch building survived intact, though the original gatehouse also dates back to the mid 17th century.
Common kestrel
The common kestrel ("Falco tinnunculus") is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the 'European kestrel', 'Eurasian kestrel', or 'Old World kestrel'. The bird lives all over Europe, Asia, and Africa.
In Britain, where no other brown falcon occurs, it is generally just called 'the kestrel'.
Kestrels are 32–39 cm (13–15 in) from head to tail. Their wings are 65–82 cm (26–32 in) when spread out. Females are larger. They are small compared with other birds of prey, but larger than most songbirds. Like the other "Falco" species, they have long wings and a long tail.
Their feathers are mainly light brown with black spots on the top and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside.
When hunting, kestrels hover about 10–20 m (c.30–70 ft) above the ground. They can see the slightest movement. They can see small prey from a distance. Once they see the prey, the bird makes a short, steep dive. Kestrels eat almost any mouse-sized mammals like voles. They also eat shrews and true mice. Small birds are also eaten, mostly in the summer when young birds are born. The bird also eats spiders and beetles when it finds them.
Phoenix Cricket Club
Phoenix Cricket Club is a Dublin-based cricket club. It has five men's teams, one women's team several youth teams and a Tavern team in 2011.
Phoenix Cricket Club was founded in 1830, by John Parnell, the father of Charles Stewart Parnell. It is the oldest cricket club in Ireland.
The club has been based in Dublin's Phoenix Park for nearly its entire history, apart from 1835–1853. During those years, Phoenix played their home games in fields near what is now the Grand Canal.
The Phoenix grounds have a pavilion, a square, full nets facilities, a bar, dressing room areas and car parking.
Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park is a Major League Baseball sporting venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the home of the Major League Baseball team called the Philadelphia Phillies. It opened on May 3rd, 2004 and the first game played there was on April 12th, when the Phillies lost to the Cincinnati Reds. It seats 43,647 people and replaced the now demolished Veterans Stadium. It is part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Janko keyboard
The Jankó keyboard is a musical keyboard layout for a piano designed by Paul von Jankó in 1882.
It is a 6-plus-6-keyboard with six rows. So there is the same fingering in all scales and the thumb has its own rows for a better moving on the keyboard.
For an 88 note (full size) keyboard, there would be 264 keys in total, with each note playable by 3 keys in vertical alignment. In the picture, the white keys have been coloured to show how the keys are interconnected.
Now the Jankó keyboard is used for an electronic keyboard, the Chromatone 312.
Paul von Jankó
Paul von Jankó (June 2, 1856 – March 17, 1919) was a Hungarian pianist and engineer.
He first studied mathematics and music in Vienna, where he was a pupil of H. Schmitt, J. Krenn and Anton Bruckner. He then moved to Berlin where he during the years 1881 and 1882 studied mathematics at the city's University, and piano with H. Erlich. In 1882 Jankó invented the Janko keyboard, a 6-plus-6-keyboard with 6 rows of keys.
Egypt at the Olympics
Egypt was first at the Olympic Games in 1912.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Egypt is EGY.
Egypt has sent athletes to most of the Summer Olympic Games since then. Egypt did was not at the 1976 Summer Olympics because of the African boycott. Egypt was at the Winter Olympic Games with a single alpine skier in 1984.
Egyptian athletes have won a total of 24 medals.
The National Olympic Committee for Egypt was formed in 1910.
Equatorial Guinea at the Olympics
Equatorial Guinea was first at the Olympic Games in 1984. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
As of 2011, no athlete from Equatorial Guinea has ever won an Olympic medal.
The National Olympic Committee for Equatorial Guinea was formed in 1980 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1984.
Eritrea at the Olympics
Eritrea (ERI) was first at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Four years later, four athletes from Eritrea were sent to the 2004 Games in Athens. Zersenay Tadese won the country's first ever medal in the men's 10000 meters.
As of 2010, Eritrea has not been in any Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Eritrea was formed in 1996. They were recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.
Ethiopia at the Olympics
Ethiopia was first at the Olympic Games in 1956.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Ethiopia is ETH.
There have been competitors from Ethiopia in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the 1976, 1984 and 1988 Games. Ethiopia was also in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 2006 Games in Turin.
Ethiopian athletes have won a total of 45 medals, all in athletics.
The National Olympic Committee for Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Olympic Committee. It was formed in 1948.
Gabon at the Olympics
Gabon has been in nine Summer Olympic Games. They have never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
Gambia at the Olympics
Gambia (GAM) has been to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1984. The country has never won an Olympic medal. No athletes from The Gambia have been in any Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Gambia was formed in 1972. The International Olympic Committee recognized them in 1976.
Ghana at the Olympics
The first time that Ghana was at the Olympic Games was in 1952.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Ghana is GHA.
Ghana was known by the colonial name of Gold Coast. The nation has been in most Summer Olympic Games since then, missing the 1956 Summer Olympics, boycotting the 1976 Games and the 1980 Summer Olympics. Ghana was at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The National Olympic Committee for Ghana was formed in 1952 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year.
Guinea at the Olympics
Guinea has been to every Summer Olympic Games since 1968 except for 1972 and 1976. The country has never won an Olympic medal. Guinea has never been in any Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee was formed in 1964 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1965.
Guinea-Bissau at the Olympics
Guinea-Bissau has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1996, although the country has never won a medal. No athletes from Guinea-Bissau have competed in any Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Guinea-Bissau was formed in 1992. It was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1995.
Kenya at the Olympics
Kenya at the Olympics is a history which began in 1956.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Kenya is KEN.
Teams from Kenya have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the boycotted 1976 and 1980 Games. Kenya participated in the Winter Olympic Games in 1998, 2002 and 2006. Kenyan athletes have won a total of 75 medals, all in athletics and boxing.