Cold Comfort Farm is a British comedy movie from 1995. It was directed by John Schlesinger. It is based on Stella Gibbons' book of the same name. The movie stars Kate Beckinsale, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellen and Rufus Sewell. It was first shown on the BBC on 1 January 1995.
Claude Gagnière
Claude Gagnière (January 20, 1928 – September 12, 2003) was a French writer. He was born in Alès.
He died in Paris. After he died he was awarded the prize of the Bouquinistes for all his work in 2004.
Gay bar
Gay bars are drinking establishments that cater to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people. The term "gay" is used as an inclusive concept for LGBT communities. Gay bars once served as the centre of gay culture. They were one of the few places people with same-sex orientations and gender-variant identities could openly socialize. Other names include "boy bar", "girl bar", "lesbian bar" or "dyke bar".
The Stonewall Inn in New York City is one example of a gay/lesbian bar. The gay rights movement was born there.
Stonewall Inn
The Stonewall Inn (or just Stonewall) is a gay/lesbian tavern and recreational bar in New York City. It was also the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots. The original inn closed in 1969. In 1990, a bar named "Stonewall" opened in the western half of the original location.
In June 2015, the Stonewall received an official landmark status from New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for its role as the catalyst of the LGBT movement. It is the first landmark in New York City that has been recognized due to its status in LGBT history.
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Dow Chemical
Dow Chemical is a company which has its headquarters in the United States. It is the second-largest producer of chemicals in the world, after BASF.
German Academic Exchange Service
The German Academic Exchange Service (, or DAAD) is an organisation in Germany. It is the largest German support organisation in the field of international academic co-operation. It was founded on 1 January 1925. It closed in 1945, but was refounded in 1950.
The DAAD headquarters are in Bonn. There are 15 international regional branch offices. They provide information and advice on study and research opportunities and available grants. The German Academic Exchange Service is mainly funded by the Foreign Office of Germany and the European Union. In 2012, the DAAD received 407.4 million Euro.
Jorge Lepra
Jorge Alberto Lepra Loiodice (4 September 1942 – 4 January 2016) was a Uruguayan diplomat and politician. He was Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining from 2005 to 2008. He was also Ambassador to France from 2008 to 2010. He was born in Montevideo.
Lepra died from heart failure on 4 January 2016 in Montevideo. He was 73.
Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival is a festival held in Venice, Italy. It is held every year. It is the world's oldest movie festival. It dates back to 1932.
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an animated children's television show. It was shown on the Disney Channel from 1988 to 1991. In the opening theme and 1989 and 1991 ending theme (that sounds similar to the opening theme), the Korg DSS-1 patch "Fantasia" (that sounds like the Roland D-50 patch "Fantasia") was heard. This show is on Spacetoon in other countries.
Golden Bear
The Golden Bear is the highest prize given at the Berlin International Film Festival (often known as Berlinale).
International standard
International standard is a guidance made by international organizations to be considered and used around the world. The standard can be used directly or with small changes to suit the local conditions. International standard is used as one of the way to ease technical differences and barriers for international trading which caused by different regulations about technical aspects by each country.
Gandaki Zone
Gandaki zone (), is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal. It is located in the Western Development Region.
Gandaki zone is divided into 6 districts. They are
Autotransformer
An Autotransformer (sometimes called autostep down transformer) is a transformer which has only one winding. The "auto" (Greek for "self") prefix refers to the single coil acting on itself and not to any kind of automatic mechanism. The winding acts as both primary winding and secondary winding in a normal transformer. Since part of the winding does "double duty", autotransformers have the advantages of often being smaller, lighter, and cheaper than typical dual-winding transformers. The disadvantage of an autotransformer include not providing electrical isolation between the primary winding and the secondary winding. There is also a higher possibility of short circuits due to low impedance.
Autotransformers are used in power transmission, power distribution, audio, rail transport, etc. Autotransformers are often used to step up (increase) or step down (decrease) voltages in the 110–120 V range and in the 220–240 V range.
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Silvana Pampanini
Silvana Pampanini (25 September 1925 – 6 January 2016) was an Italian actress. She was Miss Italy in 1946. She began her acting career in 1947. She appeared in over sixty movies, mostly comedies. Her final acting role was in 1999.
Pampanini was born in Rome. She was never married and had no children. She was the niece of Rosetta Pampanini.
Pampanini died on 6 January 2016 in Rome, aged 90.
National Archive Department of Azerbaijan
The National Archive Department of the Republic Azerbaijan () is the national archive of Azerbaijan. It is a governmental agency within the government of Azerbaijan in charge of managing, maintaining, protecting and updating national archives of the Azerbaijani nation state. The archive houses documents, maps, stamps, audio tapes, video clips, photographs and special publications. It was established on December 2, 2002. It is in the capital city Baku.
Antonio Carrizo
Antonio Carrozzi Abasca (15 September 1926 – 1 January 2016), better known as Antonio Carrizo, was an Argentine radio host, actor and television presenter. He worked for the radio station Radio El Mundo and Radio Rivadavia. He hosted shows on many channels including Canal 7. He appeared in the movies "El barro humano" (1955), "El noveno mandamiento" (1963) and "Muchachos impacientes" (1966).
Carrizo was born in General Villegas, Buenos Aires Province. He had a stoke in 2008. He died on 1 January 2016 in Buenos Aires, aged 89.
Tommy Sale (rugby league)
Tommy Sale (21 July 1918 – 3 January 2016) was an English rugby league player. He played for Leigh Centurions and Widnes Vikings. He later coached Leigh.
Amby Fogarty
Ambrose Gerald "Amby" Fogarty (11 September 1933 – 3 January 2016) was an Irish football player and manager. He played as a midfielder from 1953 to 1975. He played for Bohemians, Glentoran, Sunderland, Hartlepool United, Cork Celtic, Cork Hibernian and the national team. He also managed Cork Hibernians, Cork Celtic, Drumcondra, Limerick and Athlone Town.
Fogarty was born in Dublin. He died on 3 January 2016 at the age of 82.
John Roberts (Welsh footballer)
John Griffiths Roberts (11 September 1946 – 4 January 2016) was an Welsh football player and manager. He played as a defender from 1964 to 1983. He played for Swansea Town, Northampton Town, Arsenal, Birmingham City, Wrexham, Hull City and the national team. He was a player manager of Oswestry Town from 1982 to 1983.
Roberts was born in Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff. He died on 4 January 2016 at the age of 69.
S. H. Kapadia
Sarosh Homi Kapadia (29 September 1947 – 4 January 2016) was an Indian politician and lawyer. He served as the 38th Chief Justice of India from 12 May 2010 until 28 September 2012. He was born in Mumbai and was Parsi.
Kapadia died from cardiac arrest on 4 January 2016 in Mumbai, aged 68.
Christy O'Connor Jnr
Christy O'Connor Jnr (19 August 1948 – 6 January 2016) was an Irish golfer. He turned professional in 1967. He played in the Ryder Cup twice.