The Zlín Z-37 Čmelák (Czech: "Bumblebee") is an agricultural aircraft. It was built in Czechoslovakia between 1965 and 1987.
Hero of the Soviet Union
The Hero of the Soviet Union was a medal awarded to members of the Soviet Union Red Army during World War II for men who drastically changed the outcome of a battle. 12,775 were awarded. Title of Hero of the Soviet Union was introduced by the Decree of the CEC of the USSR on 16 April 1934. After WW2 many other socialist countries established similar award. There were a lot of persons who was awarded more that one time.
Virginia Water
Virginia Water is a wealthy village in the Borough of Runnymede in Surrey.
A report from October 2015 said Virginia Water as the most expensive town for property in the UK. The average house price is over £1m.
Edith Evans
Dame Edith Mary Evans (8 February 188814 October 1976) was a British actress. She was famous for playing haughty aristocratic ladies. Evans was born in London to Edward Evans, a civil servant, and his wife, Caroline Ellen Foster. She was educated at St Michael's Church of England School, Pimlico.
She first appeared on stage as Viola in "Twelfth Night" in October 1910. Her stage career lasted 60 years during which time she played over 150 different roles in classic theater works such as those of William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde. She also appeared in works by her contemporaries, George Bernard Shaw and Noël Coward.
Evans began her movie career in 1915. In 1952, she played Lady Bracknell in the movie "The Importance of Being Earnest". She continued to make some movie appearances, usually in supporting roles. Her movies included "The Nun's Story" (1959), "Tom Jones" (1963) and "Scrooge" (1970). She won a BAFTA award and a Golden Globe award. Evans made her American television debut in 1961.
She had a heart attack in the 1970s, but continued to appear in television programs in the U.S. and the U.K. until shortly before her death. In 1925, Evans married George (Guy) Booth. They had no children. When her husband died in 1935, Evans never remarried.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (June 7, 1868 – December 10, 1928) was a Scottish designer who worked around the turn of the 19th/20th century. He was based in the city of Glasgow. His style is still much in demand and examples of his work are sought after and command high prices. At an auction recently a single small teaspoon was bought for £180.
Dust
Dust is very small pieces of matter in the air or on surfaces. Dust particles are made of different things including dirt, material from volcanic eruptions, and pollution. Dust can also contain small amounts of plant pollen, hair from people or animals, skin cells, and many other things. Dust in outer space makes nebulas. Items can get dust if they are not used for a while.
Dolphin Browser
Dolphin Browser is a mobile web browser for Android, iOS and Bada operating systems. The developer of this application is MoboTap.
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11 is the eleventh season of "America's Next Top Model". This cycle includes 14 contestants. The winner was 19-year-old McKey Sullivan.
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Zbyněk Michálek
Zbyněk Michálek (born 23 December 1982, in Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech NHL ice hockey defenceman that currently plays for the Arizona Coyotes.
He was undrafted but started his career in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild. He played for the Wild for a season and mainly stayed with their farm team, Houston Aeros whom he won the Calder Cup with in 2003. He was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Erik Westrum and Dustin Wood in 2005. He played 5 seasons with the Coyotes and lead the league in blocked shots during the 2008–09 NHL season. He signed a 5-year, $20 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1, 2010. He played 2 seasons with them and was traded back to the Coyotes during Draft Day 2012 for Harrison Ruopp, Marc Cheverie and a 2012 third-round draft pick (81st overall).
His younger brother Milan plays in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators.
Peregrine White
Peregrine White (16201704) was a child of William and Susanne White and the brother of Resolved White. Peregrine was born in 1620 aboard the ship "Mayflower". He died in what is now known as Marshfield, Massachusetts on July 20, 1704 at the age of 83 years and 8 months. White was the first baby born on the "Mayflower" as it was docked ouside Plymouth Colony.
White's parents came to America to be able to practice their religious beliefs. The name Peregrine name means: "one who journeys to foreign lands", "traveler", or "pilgrim." White's father, William White, died in 1621 and his mother Susanna, married Edward Winslow, another "Mayflower" passenger. The family grew and White had five step-brothers and sisters. One of his step-brothers became Plymouth Colony Governor Josiah Winslow.
In 1636, the family, now numbering 6 - Edward and Susanna White Winslow, Resolved and Peregrine White, and the two children born to Edward and Susanna, Josias and Elizabeth Winslow - moved to the new settlement of Marshfield.
White served in the militia at age 16. White became a lieutenant and then a captain. He was also a farmer. At some point he became a representative to the General Court. In 1637 and 1642 it is written "Miles Standish shall lead those forces and among the names of who will serve is Mr. Prince and Peregrine White"
In 1651, Lt. Peregrine White was elected surveyor of highways for Marshfield. In 1652 William Bassett Sr. of Duxburrow gave his son-in-law Lt. Peregrine White forty acres of land. On the same day, June 3, 1652, Peregrine White became a freeman which meant he had the right to vote.
On October 2, 1658 White was chosen to the council of war. In 1659 Peregrine went to Kennebec Trading Post. Peregrine White (was) one of the deputies able to supervise the trading at Kennebecke. There was some troubles with the Indians
On June 16, 1662 William Bassett Sr. gave his lands to his two sons, Peregrine White and Nathaniel Bassett.
On 3 June 1662 Peregrine was chosen deputy for Marshfield. On October 3, 1665 Lt. Peregrine White was granted 200 acres because he was the first Englishman born in these parts. and on March 4, 1673/4 Lt. Peregrine White was granted another 100 acres.
On May 22, 1696 Captain Peregrine White was admitted into the Marshfield Church. He was 78. White traveled to England with Winslow, but returned to Massachusetts before his death.
Peregrine married Sarah Bassett. They had seven children together. The names of their children are:
Daniel, an unnamed child who died young, Jonathan, Peregrine, Sarah, Sylvanus and Mercy.
Sarah, the mother, died in 1711.
Peregrine White died in 1704, dying at what is now known as Marshfield, Massachusetts.
Hazel Grove
Hazel Grove is a suburb of Stockport in Greater Manchester, England. 15,265 people live there.
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 is the sixth season of "America's Next Top Model". This cycle includes 13 contestants. The winner was 18-year-old Danielle Evans.
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is an historical novel by Lew Wallace. It was published on November 12, 1880 by Harper & Brothers. The novel was the first work of fiction to receive a blessing from a pope. This happened during the reign of Pope Leo XIII.
The novel is set in Ancient Rome and Ancient Judea. It tells the story of two men - one a Jewish prince (Ben-Hur) and the other a Roman tribune - whose lifelong friendship turns to bitter hatred. At the end, Ben-Hur witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. He becomes a Christian.